Themed collection Topic highlight: Sustainable materials

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Open Access Perspective

The global burden of plastics in oral health: prospects for circularity, sustainable materials development and practice

Plastics in oral healthcare: innovations to move away from landfills to create value and sustainable care.

Graphical abstract: The global burden of plastics in oral health: prospects for circularity, sustainable materials development and practice
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Open Access Perspective

Safe-and-sustainable-by-design chemicals and advanced materials: a paradigm shift towards prevention-based risk governance is needed

We need a paradigm shift towards prevention-based risk governance of chemicals and advanced materials via a transition towards SSbD. Defining SSbD metrics and trade-offs should be a co-creative process and can benefit from applying digital tools.

Graphical abstract: Safe-and-sustainable-by-design chemicals and advanced materials: a paradigm shift towards prevention-based risk governance is needed
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Open Access Perspective

Unlocking the holy grail of sustainable and scalable mesoporous silica using computational modelling

Enabling the design of silica materials with ordered and controllable pore structure using the principles of green and sustainable chemistry.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking the holy grail of sustainable and scalable mesoporous silica using computational modelling
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Hot Papers
Open Access Perspective

Status, implications and challenges of European safe and sustainable by design paradigms applicable to nanomaterials and advanced materials

Current European (EU) policies, such as the Green Deal, envisage safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) practices for the management of chemicals, which cogently entail nanomaterials (NMs) and advanced materials (AdMa).

Graphical abstract: Status, implications and challenges of European safe and sustainable by design paradigms applicable to nanomaterials and advanced materials
From the themed collection: Circular Economy
Open Access Tutorial Review

Bio-based polycarbonates: progress and prospects

The review covers the advancements in bio-based polycarbonates with regards to their raw materials, polymerization techniques, and modification strategies.

Graphical abstract: Bio-based polycarbonates: progress and prospects
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Open Access Tutorial Review

A tutorial mini-review on nanoporous carbons from biosourced compounds: ordered hierarchical nanoarchitectures through benign methodologies

This tutorial mini-review gives critical insight into sustainable strategies to prepare ordered mesoporous hierarchically structured nanoporous carbons from biosourced compounds. Modified soft-templating methods are proposed as promising candidates.

Graphical abstract: A tutorial mini-review on nanoporous carbons from biosourced compounds: ordered hierarchical nanoarchitectures through benign methodologies
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Open Access Tutorial Review

Sustainability applications of rare earths from metallurgy, magnetism, catalysis, luminescence to future electrochemical pseudocapacitance energy storage

Rare Earths (REs) are referred to as ‘industrial vitamins’ and play an indispensable role in a variety of domains.

Graphical abstract: Sustainability applications of rare earths from metallurgy, magnetism, catalysis, luminescence to future electrochemical pseudocapacitance energy storage
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Hot Papers
Open Access Critical Review

A review on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production through the use of lignocellulosic biomass

This work examines the process of using lignocellulosic biomass for cost-effective polyhydroxyalkanoate production, from pre-treatment to extraction.

Graphical abstract: A review on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production through the use of lignocellulosic biomass
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Hot Papers
Open Access Critical Review

A review of past promises, present realities and a vibrant future for wound dressing from naturally occurring to sustainable materials

In the contemporary world, evolution of the scientific field has reached an elevation but has its own intricacies.

Graphical abstract: A review of past promises, present realities and a vibrant future for wound dressing from naturally occurring to sustainable materials
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Hot Papers
Open Access Communication

A one-step facile process for extraction of cellulose from rice husk and its use for mechanical reinforcement of dental glass ionomer cement

The extraction of cellulose was optimized using only hypochlorite and characterized and then utilized as a filler in glass ionomer cement where its strength and elasticity were studied.

Graphical abstract: A one-step facile process for extraction of cellulose from rice husk and its use for mechanical reinforcement of dental glass ionomer cement
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

High degree of silanization of olive wood shell stone and its use in polyester biocomposites

A full optimization of the reaction conditions for the high degree of functionalization of olive wood shell stone (OS) with silanes of different nature has been conducted.

Graphical abstract: High degree of silanization of olive wood shell stone and its use in polyester biocomposites
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Sustainable low temperature carrier gas-free growth of graphene on non-catalytic substrates

Sustainable vertically aligned graphene is grown on soda lime with an orange oil precursor, then utilized as a humidity sensor.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable low temperature carrier gas-free growth of graphene on non-catalytic substrates
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Castor-oil biobased foam: the effect of the composition on the physical and mechanical properties via a statistical mixture design

Optical microscope image of castor oil biobased foam.

Graphical abstract: Castor-oil biobased foam: the effect of the composition on the physical and mechanical properties via a statistical mixture design
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Self-assembled lignin nanoparticles produced from elephant grass leaves enable selective inactivation of Gram-positive microorganisms

Plant-derived lignin nanoparticles produced through a self-assembly method show selective toxicity against Gram-positive bacteria.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembled lignin nanoparticles produced from elephant grass leaves enable selective inactivation of Gram-positive microorganisms
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Elucidating multiple reaction pathways for the degradation of antibiotics in water by a self-active single-atom zinc catalyst on biochar

Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have gained notable attention for the degradation of organic contaminants in water.

Graphical abstract: Elucidating multiple reaction pathways for the degradation of antibiotics in water by a self-active single-atom zinc catalyst on biochar
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Highly efficient synthesis of sustainable bisphenols from hydroxycinnamic acids

A series of bisphenols were efficiently prepared from bio-based hydroxycinnamic acids via thermal decarboxylation followed by [Ru]-catalyzed olefin metathesis.

Graphical abstract: Highly efficient synthesis of sustainable bisphenols from hydroxycinnamic acids
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Isolation of hydroxyapatite from Atlantic salmon processing waste using a protease and lipase mixture

An endoprotease and a lipase were used together for enzymatic treatment of waste salmon frames to produce hydroxyapatite. This environmentally friendly treatment uses mild conditions readily employable in seafood processing plants.

Graphical abstract: Isolation of hydroxyapatite from Atlantic salmon processing waste using a protease and lipase mixture
Open Access Paper

Spent-coffee grounds-derived biochar-supported heterogeneous photocatalyst: a performance evaluation and mechanistic approach for the degradation of pentachlorophenol

A detailed description of the CGBT nanocomposite synthesis and photocatalytic mechanism for pentachlorophenol.

Graphical abstract: Spent-coffee grounds-derived biochar-supported heterogeneous photocatalyst: a performance evaluation and mechanistic approach for the degradation of pentachlorophenol
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Substituting fossil-based with bio-based chemicals: the case of limonene as a greener pore expander for micellar templated silica

Limonene from citrus peel waste is applied as a renewable expander molecule for the synthesis of large-mesopore templated silica. Comparative life cycle assessment with the conventional expander TMB demonstrates the lower environmental impact.

Graphical abstract: Substituting fossil-based with bio-based chemicals: the case of limonene as a greener pore expander for micellar templated silica
From the themed collection: Topic Highlight: Life Cycle Assessment
Open Access Paper

A pyridinium-modified chitosan-based adsorbent for arsenic removal via a coagulation-like methodology

Green chemistry afforded modification of chitosan to afford solid phase extraction of arsenic with unique adsorbent properties and sustainability.

Graphical abstract: A pyridinium-modified chitosan-based adsorbent for arsenic removal via a coagulation-like methodology
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Deep eutectic solvent assisted preparation of cellulose nanofibers and graphene composite films for supercapacitors

Cellulose nanofibers have been prepared directly from rice biomass with green solvent DES for graphene/CNF composite electrodes of high-performance supercapacitors.

Graphical abstract: Deep eutectic solvent assisted preparation of cellulose nanofibers and graphene composite films for supercapacitors
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

The effect of size and delignification on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites reinforced with wood fibres via extrusion

Raw short wood fibres generally showed better mechanical performance than long ones. Alkaline treatment did not improve the mechanical properties of the composites after reactive extrusion and injection moulding.

Graphical abstract: The effect of size and delignification on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites reinforced with wood fibres via extrusion
Open Access Paper

Degradable copper(II)-doped starch-based biopolymeric films with antibacterial activity

New copper(II) coordination compounds bearing ammonia and carboxylate ligands were assembled, fully characterized, and applied as antimicrobial dopants for producing sustainable starch-based biopolymeric films with remarkable antibacterial activity.

Graphical abstract: Degradable copper(ii)-doped starch-based biopolymeric films with antibacterial activity
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Detoxification of bisphenol A via sulfur-mediated carbon–carbon σ-bond scission

Environmental contamination with bisphenol A (BPA), produced via degradation of plastic waste, can be disintegrated to monoaryls by its reaction with elemental sulfur.

Graphical abstract: Detoxification of bisphenol A via sulfur-mediated carbon–carbon σ-bond scission
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Formulation of biobased soap gels from waste-derived feedstocks

Novel thermoresponsive biobased soap gels are formulated from waste fats and oils to prevent their disposal and mitigate their environmental impacts.

Graphical abstract: Formulation of biobased soap gels from waste-derived feedstocks
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Sustainable materials for renewable energy storage in the thermal battery

This work demonstrates the feasibility of aliphatic dicarbamate PCMs as inexpensive, stable and sustainable materials for the storage of renewable energy in the “Thermal Battery”.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable materials for renewable energy storage in the thermal battery
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Platinum–tin as a superior catalyst for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Upon alloy Pt with tin significant improvement in fuel cell performance is achieved.

Graphical abstract: Platinum–tin as a superior catalyst for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
From the themed collection: Topic highlight: Sustainable materials
Open Access Paper

Upcycling of textile waste into high added value cellulose porous materials, aerogels and cryogels

Aerogels and cryogels were obtained from cellulose-based textile waste.

Graphical abstract: Upcycling of textile waste into high added value cellulose porous materials, aerogels and cryogels
From the themed collection: Sustainable fashion
Open Access Paper

From waste to wearable: an alternative waste stream for unusable textiles turned into piezoelectric textiles

A new recyclability path for unusable textiles are processed into electronic textiles. These materials can be implemented into such applications as energy harvesting or sensing devices that can be worn as demonstrated by our smart mask.

Graphical abstract: From waste to wearable: an alternative waste stream for unusable textiles turned into piezoelectric textiles
From the themed collection: Sustainable fashion
Open Access Paper

Sustainable and efficient production of furoic acid from furfural through amine assisted oxidation with hydrogen peroxide and its implementation for the synthesis of alkyl furoate

Furan based building blocks have potential of introducing new commodity chemicals at low cost with low carbon impact.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable and efficient production of furoic acid from furfural through amine assisted oxidation with hydrogen peroxide and its implementation for the synthesis of alkyl furoate
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Hot Papers
Open Access Paper

Unlimited recyclable wearable sensors based on a homogeneous ionic liquid and polyvinyl alcohol network

Smart wearable electronics are now of great significance in the fields of biomedical applications and environmental sensors.

Graphical abstract: Unlimited recyclable wearable sensors based on a homogeneous ionic liquid and polyvinyl alcohol network
Open Access Paper

Color stability of blue aluminates obtained from recycling and applied as pigments

Aluminates have been used as synthetic inorganic pigments due to their structural stability.

Graphical abstract: Color stability of blue aluminates obtained from recycling and applied as pigments
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Hot Papers
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About this collection

RSC Sustainability welcomes all solutions-focused research dedicated to solving sustainability challenges. Sustainable materials have a key part to play, from their roles in efficient energy conversion and storage technologies and pollution control, to their material properties themselves – are they produced in a way that reduces resource consumption and waste generation?

This selection of our recent publications in this area includes contributions on biocomposites, fuel cell catalysts, and supercapacitor materials.

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