Themed collection UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy


Sustainability by defossilization: from global insights to a closer look at Malaysia
The overarching goal of global energy decarbonization, envisioned to combat climate change, should be coupled with material defossilization, which is just as crucial to target waste accumulation and fossil fuel depletion.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00251F

Towards sustainable wood–plastic composites: polymer types, properties, processing and future prospects
Advancing the future of wood plastic composites: a synergy of materials, methods, and sustainability.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2833-2862
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00153F

Advanced catalytic strategies for CO2 to methanol conversion: noble metal-based heterogeneous and electrochemical approaches
Advanced catalytic strategies for CO2 to MeOH conversion focus on approaches utilizing noble metals. These methods leverage noble metal catalysts to facilitate CO2 molecule activation and promote reduction to MeOH under mild conditions.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1303-1332
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00749B

Inventing a secure future: material stewardship as chemistry's mission for sustainability
Chemistry should adopt material stewardship as a central mission in fulfilling its vital role in sustainability for people and planet.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 804-821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00576G

Ultrathin 2D metallenes for energy storage: a myth or reality?
Metallenes are two-dimensional materials that exhibit unique features such as ultrathin structure, large surface area, good electronic conductivity, etc., making them suitable for energy storage applications.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3841-3862
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00085H

A minireview on rubber nanocomposites for sustainable supercapacitors
Rubber nanocomposite-based electrodes are highly promising for supercapacitor applications owing to their high flexibility, high stretchability, and are potential candidates for next-generation electronic wearables.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3358-3383
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00234F

Graphene-based catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction
This review presents a comprehensive review of graphene-based catalysts for eCO2RR, highlighting optimization strategies, characterization techniques, applications, and future challenges.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2779-2805
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00174A

2D transition metal dichalcogenides for photovoltaics, hydrogen production, and CO2 photoreduction
The transition from fossil-based to solar-based energy sources is essential to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00494B

Advances in lead-free perovskite solar cell design via SCAPS-1D simulations
PSCs still face challenges such as lead toxicity. SCAPS-1D stands out as a valuable tool for investigating alternative metals as replacements for lead. This article reviews 54 simulation studies using SCAPS-1D, focusing on lead-free PSCs.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4314-4335
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00526D

A critical review on the sustainability of inverse vulcanised polymers
This review takes a closer look at the life-cycle of inverse vulcanized polymers and if they can be more sustainable alternatives to commodity materials in energy storage, remediation technology, agriculture or construction.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4190-4227
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00387C

Transforming biomass into sustainable biohydrogen: an in-depth analysis
Biohydrogen is a promising alternative fuel for achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions in the future. Biohydrogen, produced from biomass waste, is a sustainable, eco-friendly, economically viable, and socially significant alternative.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4250-4297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00705K

Advancements in ammonia-based pretreatment: key benefits and industry applications
Comprehensive review of ammonia-based biomass pretreatments, examining diverse processes with varying reaction conditions and reactor configurations that modify biomass structure to enhance accessibility for biofuel, feed, and material applications.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4228-4249
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00070J

Electrification in the chemical industry and its role in achieving carbon neutrality: areas, challenges, and opportunities for process intensification
Electrification in the chemical industry is increasingly regarded as a key enabler of carbon neutrality.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00356C

Unlocking the carbon dioxide photoreduction potential of graphene-derived catalysts: mechanisms, product selectivity, and challenges
The article provides a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in graphene-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction, focusing on mechanisms, product selectivity, and the challenges of enhancing efficiency and scalability.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2733-2749
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00033E

Unlocking renewable energy materials in Nigeria: availability, application, and roadmap for sustainability
This study assesses Nigeria's renewable energy materials landscape, highlighting solar, wind, biomass, and hydro resources, challenges, and pathways for enhancing local capacity for a sustainable energy future.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2534-2566
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00121H

Insights into hierarchical porous titanium(IV) phosphonates: synthesis, structure & applications
HPTPs exhibit ordered porosity and tunable coordination environments. This review highlights the synthetic strategies, structural morphology, and multifunctional applications spanning catalysis, adsorption, ion exchange, sensing, and energy storage.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2472-2500
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00074B

Design for recycle of devices to ensure efficient recovery of technology critical metals
Design for recycle unlocks selective and efficient recycling of technology critical metals.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2455-2471
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00128E

A scientometrics study of advancing sustainable metal recovery from e-waste: processes, challenges, and future directions
The growing generation of electronic waste (e-waste) presents significant environmental and economic challenges while offering opportunities for resource recovery through the extraction of valuable metals.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2434-2454
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00049A

Photocatalytic valorisation of real-world substrates
Photocatalysis, waste valorization, hydrogen, and the circular economy.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2079-2110
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00646A

CO2 conversion to CO by reverse water gas shift and dry reforming using chemical looping
Chemical looping technology provides an efficient means of sustainable CO2 conversion to the important chemical intermediate of CO or syngas by changing conventional co-feeding of reactant into alternating feeding.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1598-1628
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00395K

Fungal pretreatment methods for organic wastes: advances and challenges in biomass valorization
The image displays various biowastes, important constituents, and possible products of the pretreatment process.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1234-1266
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00582A

Cyanobacterial green chemistry: a blue-green approach for a sustainable environment, energy, and chemical production
Increased human activity due to the ever-increasing global population has necessitated the urgent need for a sustainable environment, food, and energy.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 661-675
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00448E

One-step fabrication of mixed matrix metal–organic framework membranes for sustainable catalytic processes
An unprecedented one-step process was developed to prepare catalytic active mixed-matrix membranes with porous metal–organic frameworks.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00231A

Farm to cable: life cycle assessment of carbon electrocatalysts derived from coffee waste
To realize the full potential of biomass waste-derived electrodes, their synthesis must be fully reproducible and their environmental life cycle impact must be assessed quantitatively.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4451-4456
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00618J

Facile hydrothermal synthesis of rare earth hydroxycarbonate phosphors for high-performance warm white LEDs
Europium/terbium hydroxycarbonates were prepared by a hydrothermal method, and WLED devices were constructed with a 365 nm ultraviolet lamp.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3392-3395
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00406C

Spray-coating polystyrene on perovskite solar cells increases thermal stability and moisture tolerance
Hybrid perovskite solar cells spray-coated with polystyrene retain 80% of their original efficiency after 40 hours immersed in water or temperatures of 95 °C.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2192-2197
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00641K

Hydrogen production via water splitting using noble gas plasma-collisional splitting (NgPCS)
Noble gas plasma-collisional splitting (NgPCS) is an emerging hydrogen production technology.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1333-1338
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00697F

Cross-linked carboxymethyl cellulose–polyacrylic acid as a binder for thermally treated silicon–graphite@graphite based anodes: a multipronged approach towards realising silicon–graphite based anodes for lithium-ion cells
Thermally treated silicon–graphite @graphite based anode with cross-linked carboxy methyl cellulose–polyacrylic acid as a binder enable effective mitigation of volume expansion during cycling and stable electrochemical performance.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00186B

Metrics are the key: development of criteria and indicators for measuring sustainability in international chemicals management
Measuring sustainability in international chemicals management: we present 23 indicators as a contribution to the Global Framework on Chemicals. Due to the overarching concept of sustainable chemistry, the indicators are related to several SDGs.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4724-4745
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00135H

Fe(MIL-53) metal–organic framework as a facile and sustainable Lewis acidic catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of xanthene derivatives
To synthesize xanthenes using a greener and environmentally friendly approach, the earth-abundant, iron-based Fe(MIL-53) MOF was established as a sustainable solid Lewis acid catalyst, operating effectively under mild conditions.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4746-4758
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00191A

Recycled electrode-based lithium-ion capacitors: an efficient route for transforming LIB waste into high-performance energy storage devices
A novel method recycles spent LIB electrodes, recovering and re-engineering cathode/anode materials for LIC applications, achieving 206 Wh kg−1 energy density and 7560 W kg−1 power, with the utilization of a carbon fiber current collector.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4677-4687
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00413F

Waving the green flag: incorporating sustainable and green chemistry practices into research and education
The interdisciplinary nature of green chemistry requires innovative approaches for engaging broad audiences, making active learning and gamified learning of interest for exploring green chemistry in classrooms and conference settings.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4492-4503
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00554J

Disaccharides as substrates and mechanistic probes for efficient carbohydrate conversion to formic acid in water near room temperature
Combining reaction tracking, isotope labeling, and quantitative analysis provides mechanistic clarity and improved strategies for biomass valorization aimed at hydrogen storage.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4785-4793
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00588D

Transforming aluminium waste: sustainable conversion to commercial MOFs, hydrogen fuel, and essential aluminium feedstocks
From aluminum dross to MOFs and alumina, this study closes the loop in the upcycling of aluminum dross waste towards a sustainable industrial circircular economy.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 4561-4567
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00631G

A single-material strategy: graphene sponge bioanode and cathode for Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 microbial fuel cells
Graphene sponge enables both cathodic and anodic reactions in microbial fuel cells. This free-standing graphene sponge electrode demonstrates high coulombic efficiency and current density.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00629E

Towards a higher level of circularity in lithium brine mining: CO2 absorption in concentrated brines
Carbonate anions are formed following CO2 absorption in real brines made alkaline via electrolysis. The addition of soda ash is thus fully replaced in the lithium carbonate crystallization process, resulting in a more sustainable mining process.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00552C

Thermoelectrically powered CO2 conversion in a reactive carbon electrolyzer
We demonstrate the conversion of a reactive carbon capture solution into CO using electricity provided by thermoelectric generators. The temperature differences that exist on Mars or at geothermal sites on earth are both capable of driving reactive carbon capture and conversion.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3964-3971
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00826J

Comparison between two different approaches for the deconstruction of lignocellulosic feedstocks using alkanolamine-based solvents
Schematic depiction of the approach used to screen different pretreatment solvents on different biomass feedstocks.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3915-3924
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00266D

Introducing bioderived solvents for safer and more sustainable 19F benchtop NMR analysis of pyrolysis oils
Benchtop NMR analyses of bio-oils are made safer and more sustainable by replacing DMF with bio-derived solvents.
RSC Sustainability, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00388A

Effects of alkanolamines on photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to liquid fuels using a copper-doped dititanate/graphene photocatalyst
CO2 photoreduction is a promising alternative to CCUS technologies. Finding an effective facilitator for photoreduction can be as important as finding an active photocatalyst, which could be the key to advancing the technology.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3520-3529
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00268K

One-pot iron chloride-catalyzed sustainable syntheses of quinolines from amino acids, alkyl lactate and arylamine
An iron(III)- and oxygen-promoted one-pot method for the efficient syntheses of quinolines from amino acids, alkyl lactate, and arylamine was carried out.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3548-3553
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00306G

Sustainable biogas production through anaerobic co-digestion of Ulva lactuca (Chlorophyta) and cow manure: a kinetic and process optimization study
This study explored the anaerobic co-digestion of Ulva lactuca and cow manure to enhance methane yield. A 2 : 1 ratio produced 325.75 mL per g VS methane. The modified Gompertz model best fit the kinetics.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3483-3498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00298B

CO2 hydrogenation on Ni(111): microkinetic modelling vs. kinetic Monte Carlo simulations – choosing the right approach for unravelling reaction kinetics
Illustration of the gaseous production and overall coverage for different conditions using both the MkM and kMC methods.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3499-3512
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00240K

Chemo-enzymatic cascades for the sustainable transformation of canola oil into hydrocarbon fuels
Development of a chemo-enzymatic cascade process for the sustainable conversion of canola oil into hydrocarbon fuels, integrating enzymatic hydrolysis, hydrogenation, and photodecarboxylation under continuous-flow conditions.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3407-3417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00813H

Screen printability assessment of water-based composite electrodes for lithium-ion batteries
This TOC represents the use of sustainable components within the printing process for the manufacture of battery composite electrodes.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3184-3197
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00211G

Designing a micro-cellulose membrane for hydrogen fuel cells
We reported cellulose filter paper, treated with weak acids, and reinforced with resorcinol bis(diphenyl phosphate) (RDP), for incorporation into the membrane electrolyte assembly (MEA) of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3025-3035
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00728J

Probing adsorption interactions of lignin derivatives in industrial zeolite catalysts through combining vibrational spectroscopy and ab initio calculations
Adsorption interactions of lignin derivatives anisole, guaiacol and cresols in industrial zeolite catalysts are studied with a combined vibrational spectroscopy and DFT approach, to enable design of catalysts for biomass-based chemical feedstocks.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2938-2951
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00024F

Bifunctionality of supported metal hydrodeoxygenation catalysts
The transition to sustainable energy relies on innovative methods to convert biomass-derived compounds into viable biofuels.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2984-3001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00773E

Transparent and flexible MXene-chitosan nanocomposite film for effective UV and high-energy blue light shielding applications
CMX-0.04 composite films exhibited high UV (≈100%) and HEBL (≈97.5%) blocking performance with enhanced mechanical properties (303% and 830% increased tensile and Young's modulus, respectively) and excellent film flexibility.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 3036-3048
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00271K

Field effects explain the unintuitive potential response of electrochemical oxygen evolution in acid
We show that the electrostatic destabilization due to the interaction of surface oxygen with the interfacial field on IrO2 reduces Tafel slopes in acidic OER. This creates the erroneous impression of a non-electrochemical rate limiting step.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2659-2668
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00080G

Techno-economic assessment of an integrated sewage treatment system for waste-to-ammonia and electricity generation
Techno-economic assessment was carried out for a hypothetical novel integrated system designed for municipal sewage treatment, with a primary focus on resource recovery including ammonia and power.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2644-2658
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00019J

Deactivation mechanisms of Nb2O5 catalyst for esterification of dimethyl adipate: crystal transformation and acid site coking
Nb2O5 catalyst deactivation in adiponitrile synthesis is caused by carbon deposition and phase transformation. Proper acidity and site control boost selectivity, offering strategies for enhanced catalyst lifespan and efficiency.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2619-2631
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00731J

The impact of co-feeding carbon dioxide in Fischer–Tropsch-to-olefin catalysis: an inelastic neutron scattering study
An investigation into the addition of CO2 to the feedstock for a Fischer–Tropsch-to-olefins catalyst indicates a role for CO2 perturbing the equilibrium between iron carbides and oxides.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2246-2254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00042D

Organocatalyzed aza-Payne-type rearrangement of epoxy amines and carbon dioxide for efficient construction of oxazolidinones
The ion pair organocatalyst is a new type of H-bonding bifunctional catalyst that promotes the construction of oxazolidinones under mild conditions through the aza-Payne-type rearrangement of epoxy amines with carbon dioxide.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2390-2403
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00192G

A biomass-derived nickel-based nanomaterial as a sustainable and reusable catalyst for hydrogenation of arenes and heteroarenes
A waste-biomass derived Ni-nanocatalyst was prepared and applied for the hydrogenation of (hetero)arenes to produce cyclo-aliphatic compounds including tetrahydroquinolines, tetrahydroquinoxalines and dihydrobenzofurans.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2235-2245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00026B

Eco-designed ZSM-5 zeolites: biomass-assisted modifications and catalytic evaluation through model reactions
This study evaluates the impact of biomass addition on the physicochemical properties of ZSM-5 zeolites.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2221-2234
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00072F

Reducing the environmental impact of large-scale photovoltaic systems through technological progress and effective management
Photovoltaics (PVs), the fastest-growing renewable energy source, play a crucial role in decarbonizing global energy systems.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2286-2300
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00778F

Superior proton conductivity and selectivity in sulfonated ionomer biocomposites containing renewably processed and fractionated lignin
Herein, we have synthesized high-performance, low-cost ionomer biocomposites comprised of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) and softwood Kraft lignin with proton selectivities three- to ten-fold higher than that of neat SPEEK.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 2333-2351
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00031A

Production of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as sustainable diesel fuel substitutes: continuous synthesis from dimethyl ether and trioxane and evaluation of catalyst stability
Within the study, synthesis of OME in a continuous, liquid phase process at the kg h−1 scale is demonstrated. Catalyst deactivation is observed and further investigated to understand the underlying mechanism and propose further developments.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1941-1956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00818A

Cannabis sativa biochar: characterization and preliminary application in plant growth and adsorption, and as an electrode material
Biochar offers a sustainable use of cannabis residues. Low temperature biochar can be used for contaminant adsorption and in soil amendment, and high temperature biochar as an electrode material in electrochemical and bioelectrochemical applications.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1932-1940
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00829D

A high-performance nanofiltration membrane synthesized by embedding amino acids and ionic liquids in cellulose acetate for heavy metal separation
Cellulose acetate (CA) membranes incorporated with amino acids (AAs) and ionic liquids (ILs) fabricated using phase inversion technique have been proven to be efficient and effective for nanofiltration to treat heavy metal ion solutions.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1966-1981
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00688G

The importance of shape: flakes and spheres in recyclable conductive pastes for printed electronics
Weakly sintered flakes have a higher recycling yield than spheres due to a higher sintered porosity of the printed structures.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1800-1806
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00721B

Recycling silicon photovoltaic cells into silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries using 3D printing
This study demonstrates SLA 3D printing of Li-ion battery anodes using recycled solar cell waste, achieving 400 mA h g−1 capacity with 89% retention after 200 cycles. This sustainable approach surpasses graphite anodes and supports circular economy.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1859-1869
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00808A

General component additivity, reaction engineering, and machine learning models for hydrothermal liquefaction
State-of-the-art machine learning, reaction engineering, and component additivity models for biomass HTL, accurately predicting biocrude yields to optimize reaction conditions for biomass-to-oil yield across diverse feedstocks.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1788-1799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00737A

A MXene-supported single atom catalyst selectively converts CO2 into methanol and methane
Single atom catalysts (SACs) supported on MXene have emerged as new-generation catalysts that exhibit unique properties and catalytic activity due to their tunable coordination environment and uniform catalytic active sites.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1729-1740
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00747F

Co-pyrolysis of low-value wood sawdust and non-recyclable plastics into char: effect of plastic loading on char yield and its properties
Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastics is essential to improve the quality and yield of pyrolytic products, optimise energy recovery, and mitigate plastic waste, providing a sustainable approach to waste valorisation.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1774-1787
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00739E

Deconstructing poplar lignin from ionic liquid pretreatment for biological conversion through sulfonation and Fenton chemistry
We present a method for depolymerization of poplar lignin for microbial conversion via sulfonation and Fenton chemistry.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1721-1728
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00039D

Comparative analysis of Calotropis procera and Ceiba pentandra fibre-based filters used to separate oil from emulsified effluent
This research compared the filters made of kapok and milkweed fibres, which separated 5 μm and 2 μm droplets from oily wastewater with 5% oil concentration.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1751-1761
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00068H

Reusability studies with Lewis and Brønsted acid catalysts for dehydration of the primary alcohol 1-hexanol under energy-saving conditions
An improved process to convert 1-hexanol to hexenes under energy-saving conditions based on re-use of the catalysts Cu(OTf)2, Hf(OTf)4 and TfOH over 20 cycles led to an average alkene yield of 71–77%, and an initial lab scale up gave 1.3 kg product.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1923-1931
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00642A

Sustainable carbon for energy storage applications: investigation on chemical refinements of sorghum biomass for tuneability of carbon structures and supercapacitor performance
This study links sorghum biomass characteristics, such as lignocellulosic composition and morphology, to carbon properties like surface area, porosity, and electrochemical performance. Cellulose enrichment resulted in porous graphitic carbons with enhanced capacitance.
RSC Sustainability, 2025,3, 1691-1704
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00569D
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RSC Sustainability features solutions-focused research dedicated to solving sustainability challenges. We champion chemical science discoveries that support and enable any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing new sustainable technologies and greener chemical solutions that drive real-world impact.
We’ve collated recent articles published in RSC Sustainability that align with each of the UN SDGs.
This collection highlights Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. These articles reflect the intensive work and strategies being developed to tackle the worlds energy needs and the initiatives devised to improve the efficiency of clean sustainable energy sources.
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