Themed collection 2020 Green Chemistry Hot Articles
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Photocatalytic hydrogen atom transfer: the philosopher's stone for late-stage functionalization?
Applications of photocatalytic Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) methodologies for the Late-Stage Functionalization (LSF) of complex molecules have been discussed in this perspective.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3376-3396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01035A
Hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolics – a review on the active sites of supported metal catalysts
This article mainly reviews the state-of-the-art achievements of supported metal catalysts and the characteristics and actions of their active sites, working in the reactions involved in HDO of lignin-derived phenolic compounds.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8140-8168
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02610G
Biocompatible ionic liquids and their applications in pharmaceutics
This critical review highlights the recent advancements of using biocompatible ionic liquids as “green” designer solvents and/or materials to overcome the limitations caused by conventional organic solvents/materials in pharmaceutics and medicine.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8116-8139
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02387F
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Recent advances in eco-friendly and cost-effective materials towards sustainable dye-sensitized solar cells
Main DSSC components, along with their most critical materials and related issues are reviewed and feasible alternatives are envisaged.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7168-7218
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01148G
Accelerated ageing reactions: towards simpler, solvent-free, low energy chemistry
Accelerated ageing reactions proceed spontaneously in mixtures of solid reactants, and provide a route towards developing solvent- and energy-free chemistry.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5881-5901
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02264K
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Catalytic C(sp3)–F bond formation: recent achievements and pertaining challenges
Catalytic C(sp3)–F formation processes are critically reviewed, highlighting recent achievements and pertaining challenges still present in the field.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5195-5209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02067B
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Advances in the green chemistry of coordination polymer materials
A perspective on the development of coordination polymers based on sustainable benign ligands and metals, and green synthesis.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3693-3715
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01074J
Metal-catalysed selective transfer hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to allylic alcohols
This review describes the state-of-the-art of metal-catalyzed selective transfer hydrogenation of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones to the allylic alcohols, covering the literature of the last 30 years.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3323-3357
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00855A
LiBr-promoted photoredox neutral Minisci hydroxyalkylations of quinolines with aldehydes
A bromide additive is found to be the key for the success of atom-economical photoredox neutral Minisci hydroxyalkylations.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8233-8237
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01872D
Highly efficient production of lactic acid from xylose using Sn-beta catalysts
The pathway, glycolaldehyde (C2) → erythrose (C4) → lactic acid (C3) was exploited over the Sn-beta catalyst from xylose.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7333-7336
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02596H
Rh(I)-Catalyzed regioselective arylcarboxylation of acrylamides with arylboronic acids and CO2
The first Rh(I)-catalyzed regioselective arylcarboxylation of electron-deficient acrylamides with arylboronic acids under atmospheric pressure of CO2 has been developed.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7328-7332
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02667K
An effective combination catalyst of CeO2 and zeolite for the direct synthesis of diethyl carbonate from CO2 and ethanol with 2,2-diethoxypropane as a dehydrating agent
The combination of CeO2 and H-FAU zeolite acted as an effective heterogeneous catalyst for the direct synthesis of diethyl carbonate from CO2 and ethanol with 2,2-diethoxypropane as a dehydrating agent.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7321-7327
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02717K
Biaryl and atropisomeric biaryl aldehyde synthesis by one-step, metal-free benzannulation of aryl enals and propiolates
The metal-free benzannulation reactions of alkyl propiolates and aryl enals have been developed for biaryl and atropisomeric biaryl aldehyde synthesis.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6773-6777
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02806A
Efficient and selective catalytic hydrogenation of furanic aldehydes using well defined Ru and Ir pincer complexes
Homogeneous catalyzed hydrogenation of furanic aldehydes to their corresponding alcohols using PNP complexes.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6767-6772
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01543A
Photoinduced catalyst-free deborylation–deuteration of arylboronic acids with D2O
Novel photoinduced catalyst-free deborylation–deuteration of arylboronic acids with D2O under mild conditions is reported. A wide range of deuterated products were obtained in good yields with a high level of deuteration.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6323-6327
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01649G
Sustainable electroorganic synthesis of lignin-derived dicarboxylic acids
Electrosynthesis provides access to substituted adipic acids using lignin-derived cyclohexanols.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5956-5960
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02210A
Photoredox-catalyzed dicarbofunctionalization of styrenes with amines and CO2: a convenient access to γ-amino acids
Visible-light-mediated regioselective carbocarboxylation of styrenes using CO2 and amines to generate important γ-amino acids has been realized by photocatalysis.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5961-5965
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02254C
Ethyl lactate-involved three-component dehydrogenative reactions: biomass feedstock in diversity-oriented quinoline synthesis
The biomass feedstock ethyl lactate has been utilized for quinoline synthesis via three-component reactions with anilines and aldehydes. The reactions take place efficiently via oxidant-/solvent-free EL dehydrogenation, and provide only water and hydrogen by-products.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3074-3078
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00738B
Concise synthesis of α-amino cyclic boronates via multicomponent coupling of salicylaldehydes, amines, and B2(OH)4
α-Amino cyclic boronates were synthesized from readily available salicylaldehydes, amines, and B2(OH)4. The process can be run at room temperature in ethanol, does not require catalysts or additives, and scale up and purification are easy.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 2184-2190
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00346H
Introducing the Tishchenko reaction into sustainable polymer chemistry
The combination of the Williamson and Tishchenko reactions produced a series of new α,ω-diene functionalized carboxylic ester, by which serials of polyesters have been prepared successfully.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 1542-1547
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC03926K
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A facile method for the simultaneous recovery of rare-earth elements and transition metals from Nd–Fe–B magnets
A closed loop of recovering rare-earth elements and transition metals from Nd–Fe–B magnets with the total re-use of the electrolyte using a facile electrolysis-selective precipitation procedure.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 1105-1112
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC03325D
Photocatalyst- and transition-metal-free α-allylation of N-aryl tetrahydroisoquinolines mediated by visible light
A convenient and efficient α-allylation of N-aryl tetrahydroisoquinolines has been achieved. This transformation can be realized under only visible light irradiation without the aid of transition metals or photocatalysts.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 646-650
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC04191E
Synthesis and self-assembly of aminyl and alkynyl substituted sophorolipids
Sophorolipids are one of the most important microbial biosurfactants, because of their large-scale production and applications developed so far in the fields of detergency, microbiology, cosmetics or environmental science.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8323-8336
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC03053H
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High elasticity, chemically recyclable, thermoplastics from bio-based monomers: carbon dioxide, limonene oxide and ε-decalactone
Efficient polymerization catalyses transform bio-sourced monomers into thermoplastics with high elasticity and strength, which can be degraded to allow for chemical recycling. The plastics utilize carbon dioxide, limonene oxide and ε-decalactone.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8298-8307
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02295K
Nitromethane as a surrogate cyanating agent: 7-N,N-dimethylamino-4-hydroxycoumarin-catalyzed, metal-free synthesis of α-iminonitriles
An alkali and cyanide free approach for the synthesis of α-iminonitriles via a base-mediated and 1,3-diketone-catalyzed reaction is reported. The preparation of target compounds was realized by use of nitromethane as solvent and cyanating agent, offering a greener process.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8316-8322
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC03411H
A water-based process for the surface functionalisation of ceramic fibres
This research work applied the hydrothermal process for the surface treatment of ceramic fibres in replacement of conventional process using strong acids.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8308-8315
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02987D
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A green route to polyurethanes: oxidative carbonylation of industrially relevant aromatic diamines by CO2-based methyl formate
Toluene-2,4-diamine, 4,4′-methylenedianiline and 2,4-diaminomesitylene were converted directly into the corresponding dicarbamates via the CO2-based intermediate methyl formate (MF) which can be regarded as a liquid source for CO/MeOH mixtures.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 8260-8270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02412K
Selective defunctionalization of citric acid to tricarballylic acid as a precursor for the production of high-value plasticizers
In presence of a solid acid H-Beta zeolite and Pd/C catalyst, citric acid was converted to tricarballylic acid via a one-pot sequential dehydration-hydrogenation process with a yield up to 85% and a selectivity exceeding 90%.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7812-7822
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02298E
Highly effective capture and subsequent catalytic transformation of low-concentration CO2 by superbasic guanidines
We have developed a novel N,N′-bis(imidazolyl)guanidine-based system, which shows high performance in low-concentration CO2 capture and subsequent catalytic transformation to functionalized (4E,5Z)-4-imino-5-benzylideneoxazolidine-2-ones.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7832-7838
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC03009K
Near neutral waterborne cationic polyurethane from CO2-polyol, a compatible binder to aqueous conducting polyaniline for eco-friendly anti-corrosion purposes
A near-neutral waterborne cationic polyurethane from CO2-polyol was synthesized using BDE as an internal emulsifier. Its compatibility with an aqueous cPANI dispersion and strong adhesion to CS plates mean it could be used for corrosion protection.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7823-7831
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02592E
Bioconversion of methane to cadaverine and lysine using an engineered type II methanotroph, Methylosinus trichosporium OB3b
Cadaverine is an important monomer used for the production of bio-polyamides. Based on the genome-scale metabolic model of type II methanotroph, iMsOB3b1_cadaverine, we engineered Methylosinus trichosporium OB3b to produce cadaverine from methane.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7803-7811
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02232B
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Martini coarse-grained models of imidazolium-based ionic liquids: from nanostructural organization to liquid–liquid extraction
New coarse-grained models for imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) were developed using the Martini force field. They were able to not only reproduce the structural properties but also allow simulations of liquid–liquid extraction experiments.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 7376-7386
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01823F
One-step processing of shrimp shell waste with a chitinase fused to a carbohydrate-binding module
A sustainable, economical and convenient one-step process to produce high-value chitin oligomers and digestible shell residue from shrimp shell waste by a chitinase fused to a carbohydrate-binding module.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6862-6873
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02611E
A renewable co-solvent promoting the selective removal of lignin by increasing the total number of hydrogen bonds
Four renewable HBS were chosen as co-solvents to promote the selective removal of lignin by increasing the total number of hydrogen bonds.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6393-6403
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02319A
Functional B@mCN-assisted photocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived pentoses and hexoses to lactic acid
The integration of biorefining and photocatalysis is the most promising approach to enable green and efficient synthesis of biomass-based high value chemicals.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6384-6392
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01896A
Environmentally responsible, safe, and chemoselective catalytic hydrogenation of olefins: ppm level Pd catalysis in recyclable water at room temperature
Textbook catalytic hydrogenations are typically presented as reactions done in organic solvents and oftentimes under varying pressures of hydrogen using specialized equipment.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6055-6061
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02087G
In situ electrosynthesis of anthraquinone electrolytes in aqueous flow batteries
We demonstrate the electrochemical oxidation of an anthracene derivative to a redox-active anthraquinone at room temperature in a flow cell without the use of hazardous oxidants or noble metal catalysts.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6084-6092
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02236E
Design and synthesis of florylpicoxamid, a fungicide derived from renewable raw materials
The holistic application of Green Chemistry principles in the design and synthesis of the new broad-spectrum fungicide, florylpicoxamid, is described.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6047-6054
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02063J
“Revitalizing” degraded solid oxide fuel cells in sour fuels for bifunctional oxygen catalysis in zinc–air batteries
“Trash to treasure”: degraded solid oxide fuel cells can be “revitalized” as high-performance bifunctional catalysts.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6075-6083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01699C
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Using iron sulphate to form both n-type and p-type pseudo-thermoelectrics: non-hazardous and ‘second life’ thermogalvanic cells
Conventional electrically in-series thermogalvanic cells are proven options to chemically convert waste heat into electricity, but often utilise incompatible chemicals. This work reports significantly safer and more robust cell chemistry.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6062-6074
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01878C
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Life cycle based alternatives assessment (LCAA) for chemical substitution
We developed a Life Cycle based Alternatives Assessment (LCAA) framework for efficiently including quantitative exposure and life cycle impacts in chemical substitution studies.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 6008-6024
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01544J
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Mechanochemical synthesis of (hetero)aryl Au(I) complexes
Shake, Rattle and Gold! Mechanochemistry enables the efficient and selective synthesis of organo-Au(I) complexes.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5648-5655
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC02263B
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Cell-free biocatalytic syntheses of L-pipecolic acid: a dual strategy approach and process intensification in flow
As an alternative to the traditional chemical synthesis or in vivo production of L-pipecolic acid, we have developed two ex vivo strategies using purified and immobilised enzymes for the production of this key building block.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5310-5316
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01817A
Direct synthesis of phosphorotrithioites and phosphorotrithioates from white phosphorus and thiols
General and high-yielding synthesis of phosphorotrithioites and phosphorotrithioates involving white phosphorus (P4) and thiols under air conditions is presented.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 5303-5309
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC04452C
Selective hydrogenation of aromatic furfurals into aliphatic tetrahydrofurfural derivatives
Efficient selective hydrogenation of furfural to tetrahydrofurfural or 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 5-hydroxymethyltetrahydro-2-furaldehyde have been realized over Pd/LDH-MgAl-NO3, and the selectivities could reach 92.6% and 83.7%, respectively.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4937-4942
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01587C
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Biocatalytic asymmetric ring-opening of dihydroisoxazoles: a cyanide-free route to complementary enantiomers of β-hydroxy nitriles from olefins
From alkenes and nitromethane, a cyanide-free pathway to synthesize chiral β-hydroxy nitriles via the enantioselective ring-opening of 5-sub-4,5-dihydroisoxazoles catalyzed by aldoxime dehydratases has been developed.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4930-4936
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01445A
Upcycling of biowaste carbon and nutrients in line with consumer confidence: the “full gas” route to single cell protein
Coupling biowaste gas recovery with single cell protein production could foster future food safety and sustainability on a global scale.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4912-4929
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01382J
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When sonochemistry meets heterogeneous photocatalysis: designing a sonophotoreactor towards sustainable selective oxidation
Proof of concept to interpret the effect of ultrasonication when applied to improve the selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols through heterogeneous photocatalysis.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4896-4905
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00329H
One-pot synthesis of 2-hydroxymethylindoles via photoredox-catalyzed ketyl–ynamide coupling/1,3-allylic alcohol transposition
An efficient photoredox-catalyzed ketyl–ynamide coupling of alkyl sulfonyl substituted ynamides followed by 1,3-allylic alcohol transposition in one-pot has been developed, affording 2-hydroxymethylindoles in generally moderate to good yields.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4483-4488
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01522A
Application of multifunctional silylenes and siliranes as universal crosslinkers for metal-free curing of silicones
Multifunctional silacyclopropanes act as universal crosslinkers for PDMS-elastomers, which can react via ring-opening or silylene insertion.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4489-4497
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00272K
Degradable and recyclable bio-based thermoset epoxy resins
A degradable and recyclable thermoset hyperbranched epoxy resin was synthesized from bio-based 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4187-4198
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01250E
Maximizing the sustainability of a macroalgae biorefinery: a superstructure optimization of a volatile fatty acid platform
Macroalgae are a valuable energy source that can be transformed into numerous products most notably fuels and chemicals due to their high content of carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4174-4186
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00430H
Dehydra-decyclization of 2-methyltetrahydrofuran to pentadienes on boron-containing zeolites
1,3-Pentadiene (piperylene) is an important monomer in the manufacturing of adhesives, plastics, and resins. This study utilizes fundamental insights gained from the dehydra-decyclization of biomass-derived 2-methyltetrahydrofuran to achieve high piperylene yields.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 4147-4160
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00136H
Ambient reductive synthesis of N-heterocyclic compounds over cellulose-derived carbon supported Pt nanocatalyst under H2 atmosphere
Cellulose-derived carbon supported Pt nanocatalyst can realize the reductive heterocyclization of 2-nitroacylarenes to 2,1-benzisoxazoles and the amination of levulinic acid to pyrrolidones in the presence of H2 under ambient conditions.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3820-3826
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01177K
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Combined lignin defunctionalisation and synthesis gas formation by acceptorless dehydrogenative decarbonylation
Iridium catalysed acceptorless dehydrogenative decarbonylation of organosolv lignin is exemplified for the combined lignin defunctionalisation and liberation of synthesis gas.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3791-3801
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01209B
Photocatalytic transfer hydrogenolysis of aromatic ketones using alcohols
Photocatalytic deoxygenation of aromatic ketones to alkyl arenes was developed on Pd/TiO2 using alcohols as green hydrogen donors.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3802-3808
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00732C
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Mechanism of selective gold extraction from multi-metal chloride solutions by electrodeposition-redox replacement
The electrochemical method for gold extraction from multi-metal industrial solutions in an environmentally benign and energy efficient manner is explained in detail.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3615-3625
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00985G
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Photochemical synthesis of acetals utilizing Schreiner's thiourea as the catalyst
Schreiner's thiourea activating aldehydes in photochemical reactions.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3539-3545
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC01135E
Highly efficient oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids using a polyoxometalate-supported chromium(III) catalyst and CO2
A green and highly efficient oxidation of alcohols to carboxylic acids using a polyoxometalate-supported chromium(III) catalyst and CO2.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 3150-3154
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00388C
Conversion of ethanol to 1,3-butadiene over high-performance Mg–ZrOx/MFI nanosheet catalysts via the two-step method
High stability and outstanding catalytic performance of Mg–Zr/MFI(NS) for the conversion of ethanol and acetaldehyde to butadiene.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 2852-2861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00290A
Ga/ZSM-5 catalyst improves hydrocarbon yields and increases alkene selectivity during catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass with co-fed hydrogen
An integrated experimental and computational study to understand the catalytic upgrading of biomass vapors into high yield of alkenes.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 2403-2418
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC03408K
Recycling lithium-ion batteries: adding value with multiple lives
A mixed metal compound from separation and processing of spent batteries is demonstrated to be feasible as a “second-life” anode.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 2244-2254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0GC00269K
Hybrid alginate–protein cryogel beads: efficient and sustainable bio-based materials to purify immunoglobulin G antibodies
Bio-based and low-cost hybrid alginate–protein cryogel beads, which can be regenerated and reused, are efficient adsorbent materials for the purification of IgG from human serum.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 2225-2233
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC04449C
Recycling non-food-grade tree gum wastes into nanoporous carbon for sustainable energy harvesting
Nanoporous carbon (nC), as electricity source, is prepared from low-grade tree-gum wastes via carbonization and exfoliation.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 1198-1208
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC04310A
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A more sustainable and highly practicable synthesis of aliphatic isocyanides
A more sustainable and easier applicable synthesis of aliphatic isocyanides in DMC is introduced using non-hazardous p-toluenesulfonyl chloride as dehydration reagent.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 933-941
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC04070F
Electroactivated alkylation of amines with alcohols via both direct and indirect borrowing hydrogen mechanisms
Aqueous electrocatalytic alkylation of amines with alcohol; water is the only byproduct.
Green Chem., 2020,22, 860-869
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9GC03747K
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Welcome to our online rolling collection of the hottest work published in Green Chemistry. Here we feature all the 2020 Green Chemistry articles highlighted as HOT by the handling editor or our referees. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured.