Themed collection 2023 Green Chemistry Hot Articles
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On the role of surfactants: rethinking “aqueous” chemistry
Some of the latest technological developments involving chemistry in water are discussed.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 739-752
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03875K
Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility
Rethinking nitration: sustainable electrochemical C-N functionalization. This work reviews diverse inorganic nitrogen sources for fine chemical production, with a perspective on innovative pathways to harness alternative nitrogen sources' potential.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 7508-7517
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02084C
Status check: biocatalysis; its use with and without chemocatalysis. How does the fine chemicals industry view this area?
Stages of the penetration of catalytic technology and the necessity for fruitful collaboration.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6092-6107
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01931D
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What does it mean that “something is green”? The fundamentals of a Unified Greenness Theory
Proposal of a general theory of greenness, connecting all chemical disciplines and not only; the description of basic concepts and relationships.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 4625-4640
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00800B
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Using earth abundant materials for long duration energy storage: electro-chemical and thermo-chemical cycling of bicarbonate/formate
The HCO3−-HCO2− cycle, where aqueous solutions of formate salts are hydrogen and energy carriers, offers the opportunity of combining electrochemical and thermochemical operations, and of coupling CO2 capture with energy/hydrogen storage.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 4222-4233
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00219E
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Recycling of polyurethanes: where we are and where we are going
Polyurethanes (PUs) represent a family of useful synthetic polymers (thermoplastic or thermosetting) obtained from diisocyanates and diols/polyols via polycondensation reactions.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 1132-1152
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02091F
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Adsorptive separation of saccharides and polyols over materials functionalized with boronate groups
The Tutorial review critically considers the application of materials bearing boronate groups for separation and recovery of saccharides and polyols via affinity adsorption processes.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 720-738
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC04049F
Deep eutectic solvents as a versatile platform toward CO2 capture and utilization
Deep eutectic solvents provide a versatile platform for CO2 capture and subsequent conversion into value-added chemicals.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8328-8348
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02468G
Research progress in electrochemical/photochemical utilization of methanol as a C1 source
This review highlights the recent advances in various electrochemical and photochemical reactions using methanol as a sustainable C1 source.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8313-8327
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02106H
Research status, opportunities, and challenges of cobalt phosphate based materials as OER electrocatalysts
Cobalt phosphate (CoPi) based material has attracted great attention due to its low cost, good stability, high catalytic activity, and redox properties. This review presents the recent advances of CoPi in OER process.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 7883-7903
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02416D
Recent advances in plastic recycling and upgrading under mild conditions
This review summarizes the emerging advanced technologies including bio-, photo-, electro-, and low-temperature thermocatalysis for recycling and upgrading of waste plastics under mild conditions.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6949-6970
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01872E
A review of water splitting via mixed ionic–electronic conducting (MIEC) membrane reactors
Coupling catalytic water splitting with a mixed ionic–electronic conducting (MIEC) membrane reactor has been demonstrated as a very promising approach to enhance the hydrogen production rate by extracting the oxygen produced.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6930-6948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01925J
Ionic liquids membranes for liquid separation: status and challenges
The exciting research activities in the fields of ionic liquid membranes (ILMs) for liquid separation are reviewed, covering the preparation strategy, applicability, transport mechanism, and future perspectives.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 5813-5835
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01533E
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Ionic liquids as a new cornerstone to support hydrogen energy
This work reviewed how ionic liquids support hydrogen energy technologies for production, storage and utilization.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 4981-4994
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01003A
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Biocatalytic amide bond formation
The state-of-the-art of biocatalytic amide bond formation is discussed with the help of a manually curated database of enzymatic amidation reactions.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 2958-2970
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00456B
High-value utilization of lignin: construction of an intelligent release system for targeting the delivery of pesticides
Lignin, as an intelligent material, holds significant potential for the development of pesticide smart delivery systems, thereby promoting the green and sustainable development of agriculture.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 42-56
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03434H
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Sustainable valorisation of renewables through dialkyl carbonates and isopropenyl esters
This review showcases the most recent application of commercially relevant linear and alkylene organic carbonates and a representative enol ester, isopropenyl acetate (iPAc), for the chemical upgrading of renewable-based compounds and biopolymers.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 4878-4911
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC04145F
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From green innovations in oligopeptide to oligonucleotide sustainable synthesis: differences and synergies in TIDES chemistry
Can the green innovations introduced in peptide synthesis be transferred to oligonucleotide manufacturing? A critical analysis to disclose the green potential of TIDES.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 1217-1236
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC04547H
Chemical transformations of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into highly added value products: present and future
HMF has excellent potential to be converted into a wide range of high added value products.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 871-892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC03444A
An environmentally benign and atom-economical protocol for the regioselective synthesis of isoquinolones from o-alkynylaldehydes
An environmentally benign, transition metal- and base-free, atom-economical protocol for the synthesis of the privileged isoquinolone scaffold via regioselective intramolecular iodoamidation of alkynes under mild conditions has been developed.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 1297-1301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC04096H
Hydrodeoxygenation of condensed lignins followed by acid-mediated methylolation enables preparation of lignin-based wood adhesives
A biobased lignin–formaldehyde (LF) adhesive was synthesized from industrially available technical lignins through hydrodeoxygenation followed by acid-mediated methylolation of aromatic C2/C6 positions.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 753-759
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03935H
Unexpected stereoselective CuBr2-catalyzed cascade reaction of 2-ethynylanilines with silylynamides: facile and atom-economical access to N-vinylsilylindoles
A stereoselective, ligand-free, and cost-effective CuBr2-catalyzed cascade reaction of 2-ethynylanilines with silylynamides toward valuable N-vinylsilylindoles is developed under air conditions.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 259-263
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC04244H
Synthesis of functionalized sulfilimines via iron-catalyzed sulfur alkylation of sulfenamides with diazo compounds
An efficient iron-catalyzed sulfur alkylation of sulfenamides with diazo compounds for the synthesis of functionalized sulfilimines is developed under air conditions.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9092-9096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03528J
A cell-free artificial anabolic pathway for direct conversion of CO2 to ethanol
A cell-free anabolic pathway for direct conversion of CO2 to ethanol in a carbon-conserved and ATP-independent manner is proposed by constructing and assembling CO2 activation, formaldehyde → acetyl-CoA, and ethanol synthesis modules.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9069-9074
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03159D
Restoration of triphenylphosphine using the “sulfur method”: two valuable chemicals from waste products
Ph3P is found to be inert to sodium in toluene even on heating.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9063-9068
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03071G
Design and synthesis of covalently tethered “isoG-star” as a recyclable host for selective cesium separation
By employing well-defined isoguanosine self-assembled pentamer formation and post-assembly modification, covalently tethered isoG-star through olefin metathesis was prepared as a recyclable receptor for selective cesium separation.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8494-8499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02932H
Precious metal catalyst recycling through photocatalytic dissolution
By utilizing photocatalytic dissolution techniques and traditional deposition–precipitation procedures, we can recycle and regenerate precious metal catalysts in an environmentally friendly manner, which displays a high activity recovery level.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 7518-7523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02518G
Synthesis of α-cyanato-α′-carbonyl sulfoxonium ylides in water
A new catalyst-, metal- and additive-free green strategy to synthesize bis-substituted sulfoxonium ylides is reported, which has good compatibility with various substituents and generally excellent yields.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 7068-7072
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02683C
A rapid electrochemical method to recycle carbon fiber composites using methyl radicals
We report an electrochemical system for selective deconstruction and re-manufacture of epoxy-carbon fiber composite using a Kolbe-like mechanism for generating methyl radicals from CH3COOH. These cleave C–N bonds via hydrogen atom abstraction.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 7058-7061
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01765F
Improved environmental chemistry property prediction of molecules with graph machine learning
Rapid prediction of environmental chemistry properties is critical for the green and sustainable development of the chemical industry and drug discovery.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6612-6617
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01920A
Renewable and water-degradable polyimide-esters from citric acid
Polyimide-esters derived from sustainable citric acid and glycine exhibit commercially-relevant glass transition temperatures and environmentally-relevant water-degradability.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6200-6206
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01779F
Transition metal-free photocatalytic radical annulation of 2-cyanoaryl acrylamides with difluoromethyl radicals to assemble 4-amino-quinolinone derivatives
A metal-free photocatalytic radical annulation of 2-cyanoaryl acrylamides with [CF2HPPh3]+Br− to give 4-amino-quinolinones in good yields was developed. An easily obtained organophotocatalyst and green solvent acetone/H2O were utilized in the protocol.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6188-6193
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02132G
Photocatalytic defluorocarboxylation using formate salts as both a reductant and a carbon dioxide source
Herein, we report a photocatalytic defluorocarboxylation of benzylic C(sp3)–F bonds using formate salts as both a reductant and a carbon dioxide source.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 6194-6199
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01299A
Closed-loop recycling of lignin-based sustainable polymers with an all-hydrocarbon backbone
Recyclable lignin-based polymers with an all-hydrocarbon backbone showing excellent thermal stability and mechanical properties are reported. These polyolefins can be depolymerized back to pristine monomers quantitatively under mild conditions.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 5858-5864
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01671D
Self-catalytic photochemical sulfonylation of phenothiazines
Herein, we report a novel self-catalytic photochemical mono- and di-sulfonylation of phenothiazines proceeding without an extra photocatalyst and additives.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 3847-3851
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00889D
Computer-assisted design of metal-free catalysts for highly efficient hydration of epoxides at mild temperatures and atmospheric pressure via multiple hydrogen bonding interactions
A new strategy for developing metal-free catalysts via multiple hydrogen bonding interactions using a computer-assisted method.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 3437-3442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00719G
Metal-free photoinduced hydrogen atom transfer assisted C(sp3)–H thioarylation
A mild metal-free approach for C(sp3)–H thioarylation of organic building blocks.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 3431-3436
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00359K
Copper-catalyzed direct synthesis of 3-methylene-2-arylisoindolin-1-ones with calcium carbide as a surrogate of gaseous acetylene
A novel strategy for the synthesis of 3-methyleneisoindolin-1-ones through Sonogashira reactions using calcium carbide was reported. This is a green and sustainable development of synthesis method.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 3425-3430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC03572C
Visible-light-mediated green synthesis of tertiary alcohols from dicarbonyl compounds and arylamines in water
We have developed a green protocol for the synthesis of tertiary alcohols by merging visible-light and water. This mild strategy enables the late-stage modification of pharmaceuticals efficiently under environmentally benign conditions.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 2274-2278
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC00236E
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Amenamevir by Ugi-4CR
We report a concise, convenient and sustainable multicomponent reaction synthesis of the approved anti-herpes zoster drug, Amenamevir.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 1322-1325
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC04869H
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Mild hydrolysis of chemically stable valerolactams by a biocatalytic ATP-dependent system fueled by metaphosphate
The biocatalytic hydrolysis of valerolactams was achieved with ATP-dependent oxoprolinases OplAB, coupled to an in situ ATP regeneration using metaphosphate.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 4498-4505
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC04434C
Sulfurous zeosils for dehydra-decyclization of tetrahydrofuran to renewable butadiene
Renewable 1,3-butadiene (1,3-BD, C4H6) was synthesized from the tandem decyclization and dehydration of biomass-derived tetrahydrofuran (THF) on weak Brønsted acid zeolite catalysts.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 1430-1442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03090C
Solvent–base mismatch enables the deconstruction of epoxy polymers and bisphenol A recovery
The use of an alkaline base mismatched with an apolar aromatic solvent provides a new route to disassemble thermoset epoxy resins resulting in the recovery of the polymer building block bisphenol A.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 815-824
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03707J
Palladium recovery from acidic solution with phenanthroline-based covalent organic polymers as adsorbents for efficient heterogeneous catalysis
Highly efficient and selective recovery of Pd(II) from high-level liquid waste (HLLW) was realized by new phenanthroline-based organic polymers for subsequent heterogeneous catalysis of Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 804-814
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03851C
Bioinspired notched volvox-like nested Z-scheme heterostructure improves solar-energy utilization for high visible-light-driven hydrogen production
Bioinspired by the nested structure of volvox with multi-subcell, a facile and universal symbiosis hydrothermal strategy is reported to synthesize volvox-like double-core nested hollow materials for efficient visible-light-driven hydrogen production.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 794-803
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03152G
Optimization of analytical method greenness scores: a case study of amino acid enantioseparations with carbonated aqueous systems
Analytical and preparative separation techniques, although perceived as less detrimental compared to industrial manufacturing processes, present a substantial concealed environmental threat.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 760-770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03005A
Eco-friendly conversion between n- and p-type carbon nanotubes based on rationally functionalized lignin biopolymers
We strategically modify lignin as effective p- and n-dopants for nanocarbon materials, offering promising alternatives to chemical dopants from fossil-fuels.
Green Chem., 2024,26, 330-339
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03944G
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A comparative study of palladium-gold and palladium-tin catalysts in the direct synthesis of H2O2
Supported PdSn catalysts are highly effective for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide showing significantly higher selectivity to comparable PdAu catalysts.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 10436-10446
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03706A
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Comparative techno-economic and life-cycle analysis of precious versus non-precious metal electrocatalysts: the case of PEM fuel cell cathodes
Fe–N–C catalyst production outperforms Pt/C from an enviro-economic viewpoint, but further Fe–N–C activity development is required before deployment in PEMFCs.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 10458-10471
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03206J
New conformationally flexible and recyclable aryl iodine catalysts from an inexpensive chiral source for asymmetric oxidations
A concise, scalable and efficient process has been well established to access a new conformationally flexible and recyclable aryl iodine catalyst library, which could be extensively loaded to a series of highly enantioselective oxidative transformations.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 10447-10457
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02429F
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Local reactivity descriptors to decipher the electrochemical hydrogenation of unsaturated carboxylic acids
We explain the intricate interplay between electronic properties and reactivity during the electrochemical hydrogenation of biobased unsaturated (di)acids under acidic and neutral conditions.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 10387-10397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02909C
Synergizing mitigated spatial confinement and chemical stabilization of lignin facilitates full utilization of lignocellulose
A novel concept is introduced for fractionating biomass, specifically softwood, by employing a unique strategy that combines chemical protection and mitigation of lignin spatial confinement during the extraction process.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 10415-10423
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02826G
Techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment of the electrochemical conversion process with captured CO2 in an amine-based solvent
The assessment highlights the promise that direct electrochemical conversion of captured CO2 technology has the potential to be an economically and environmentally effective alternative to the current energy-demanding CO2 capture and utilization systems.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 10398-10414
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02329J
Electrochemical-induced solvent-tuned selective transfer hydrogenation of imidazopyridines with carbazates as hydrogen donors
A solvent-tuned electrochemical protocol for the selective transfer hydrogenation of imidazopyridines using carbazates as hydrogen donors has been developed.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9705-9710
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03389A
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Efficient synthesis of fully renewable, furfural-derived building blocks via formal Diels–Alder cycloaddition of atypical addends
Tethering an unreactive furan diene to a poorly reactive dienophile leads to a 100% biobased substrate for the intramolecular [4 + 2] DA cycloaddition. This novel platform molecule was transformed into a range of valuable, renewable intermediates.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9689-9694
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02357E
A closed-loop process for high-value regeneration of spent LiFePO4 cathodes after selective aluminium precipitation
A recycling process is proposed in which spent cathode materials and Al foil are leached by low-concentration acids, then Al is selectively precipitated, finally the lithium iron phosphate material is synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal synthesis.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9156-9166
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03144F
Conductive metal-covalent organic frameworks as novel catalytic platforms for reduction of nitrate to ammonia
A highly active metal-covalent organic framework is proposed for nitrate reduction to ammonia, which offers a reasonable platform for unveiling the catalytic mechanism of single-metal atoms.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9167-9174
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01914D
Hot Pickering emulsion interfacial catalysis accelerates polyethylene terephthalate (PET) glycolysis
A stable hot Pickering emulsion interfacial catalysis (HPEIC) system was constructed by a kind of asymmetric silica nanonets (M-ANNs). The system achieved 100% depolymerization of PET with a yield of PET monomer more than 90% within 5 min at 170 °C.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9146-9155
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03125J
Molecular transformation and metabolic insights of microbial electrolysis treatment and valorization of post-hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater
Microbial electrochemical cells can effectively treat post-hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater with the synergistic metabolism of fermentative bacteria and electroactive bacteria while producing H2 for biocrude upgrading.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9115-9125
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02252H
Production of functional spherical particles with porous hollow structures in water via oiling-out directional agglomeration
An efficient and green method for the production of porous hollow spherical particles was proposed by designing an oiling-out process, and functional spherical particles of indomethacin and nifedipine were successfully prepared in water.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 9126-9137
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02370B
Developing a green and efficient biosynthesis system for L-aspartic acid by addressing enzyme imbalance and catalysis-extraction circulation processes
A catalysis-extraction circulation process for production of L-aspartic acid is presented, which is significantly improved compared to the state-of-the-art green processes, and is environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8615-8624
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03050D
An alternative reaction pathway triggered by oxygen vacancies for boosting selective hydrodeoxygenation reactions
The Co/CoOx catalyst with rich oxygen vacancies was found to be robust for mild and selective hydrodeoxygenation reactions. The oxygen vacancies promote the activation of substrates, and enable the reactions in direct hydrogenolysis pathway.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8633-8644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02217J
Co(dppbsa)-catalyzed reductive N,N-dimethylation of nitroaromatics with CO2 and hydrosilane
A novel half-sandwich Co(dppbsa) ([Co]) was synthesized and employed for the catalytic N,N-dimethylation of nitroaromatics with CO2 and hydrosilane. The same catalyst also enabled the highly efficient reduction of nitroaromatics to aromatic amines.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8625-8632
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02517A
Modulation of interfacial electronic structure in Ni3P/NiFe LDH p–n junction for efficient oxygen evolution at ampere-level current density
Herein, a Ni3P/NiFe LDH heterostructure is synthesized with remarkable OER activity, and the current density of 1.4 A cm−2 can be achieved with only 304 mV in 1 M KOH.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8606-8614
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02105J
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Ionic liquid-based aqueous biphasic systems as one-step clean-up, microextraction and preconcentration platforms for the improved determination of salivary biomarkers
Ionic liquid-based aqueous biphasic systems succeed in one-step clean-up, microextraction, and preconcentration strategies for biomarkers in saliva. These novel platforms improve the saliva bioanalysis in terms of simplicity and greenness.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8544-8557
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02046K
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A potential alternative to fungicides using actives-free (meth)acrylate polymers for protection of wheat crops from fungal attachment and infection
Fungicide-free (meth)acrylate polymer sprays help protect wheat crops from fungal infection.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8558-8569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01911J
Rapid dissolution of chitin and chitosan with degree of deacetylation less than 80% in KOH/urea aqueous solution
The rapid dissolution of chitin and chitosan with degree of deacetylation less than 80% in the universal solvent KOH/urea aqueous solution were comprehensively investigated. A desolvation–intercalation dissolution mechanism was proposed.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8593-8605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02231E
Densification pretreatment with a limited deep eutectic solvent triggers high-efficiency fractionation and valorization of lignocellulose
A DES was integrated into a novel densification pretreatment technology (DLCA) to realize lignocellulose fractionation and valorization with low DES dosage and high fractionation efficiency.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8026-8039
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02776G
Organophotocatalytic dehydrogenative preparation of amides directly from alcohols
A photocatalytic route to the formation of amide directly from alcohol has been described, where pyrenedione undergoes easy excited-state monoreduction and paves the way for a hydrogen atom transfer reaction.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 8019-8025
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC02526H
Reprogramming the metabolism of oleaginous yeast for sustainably biosynthesizing the anticarcinogen precursor germacrene A
The highest titer of the anticancer precursor sesquiterpene germacrene A was observed in oleaginous yeast using multi-layered systematic metabolic engineering strategies.
Green Chem., 2023,25, 7988-7997
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC01661G
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