Themed collection 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews

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Perspective

The need for hotspot-driven research

Environmental benefit will be greatest if we green the step causing the most harm.

Graphical abstract: The need for hotspot-driven research
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Perspective

Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): translating cell biology to processing

This review examines the possible functional roles of liquid natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) in plants and translating it to the laboratory.

Graphical abstract: Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES): translating cell biology to processing
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical nitration for organic C–N bond formation: a current view on possible N-sources, mechanisms, and technological feasibility
Open Access Perspective

From green to circular chemistry paved by biocatalysis

Biocatalysts raised by the green chemistry and circular chemistry principles can constitute the most important and efficient strategy for achieving many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals launched by the UN.

Graphical abstract: From green to circular chemistry paved by biocatalysis
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Perspective

Energy crisis in Europe enhances the sustainability of green chemicals

Europe's energy crisis has made green routes for ammonia and methanol synthesis economically competitive. This presents an opportunity for Europe to lead the grand transition towards a sustainable chemical industry.

Graphical abstract: Energy crisis in Europe enhances the sustainability of green chemicals
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: Status check: biocatalysis; its use with and without chemocatalysis. How does the fine chemicals industry view this area?
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Perspective

Limonene as a natural product extraction solvent

The use of natural product limonene as natural product extraction solvent offers multiple benefits that go beyond its environmentally benign nature.

Graphical abstract: Limonene as a natural product extraction solvent
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Perspective

Phosphorus sustainability: a case for phytic acid as a biorenewable platform

Phytic acid is a source of biogenic phosphorus that could serve as a key platform chemical in future biorefineries, helping to close the loop on the phosphorus cycle.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorus sustainability: a case for phytic acid as a biorenewable platform
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Perspective

Recent advances in the heterogeneous photochemical synthesis of C–N bonds

Photocatalyst has been developed as an effective tool for C–N coupling due to high selectivity, mild reaction conditions and low energy comsume.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the heterogeneous photochemical synthesis of C–N bonds
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: What does it mean that “something is green”? The fundamentals of a Unified Greenness Theory
Open Access Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: Using earth abundant materials for long duration energy storage: electro-chemical and thermo-chemical cycling of bicarbonate/formate
Open Access Perspective

Natural multi-osmolyte cocktails form deep eutectic systems of unprecedented complexity: discovery, affordances and perspectives

Tracking osmolyte patterns in biological contexts can help design novel multicomponent deep eutectic systems, which mimic the nuanced microenvironment of biomacromolecules operating within these biological contexts.

Graphical abstract: Natural multi-osmolyte cocktails form deep eutectic systems of unprecedented complexity: discovery, affordances and perspectives
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

The advanced applications of ionic liquids in new energy, electronic information materials, and biotechnologies

A comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge applications of ionic liquids in new energy, electronic information chemicals and biotechnologies.

Graphical abstract: The advanced applications of ionic liquids in new energy, electronic information materials, and biotechnologies
From the themed collection: Green Chemistry 25th Anniversary Collection
Tutorial Review

Salt-assisted synthesis of advanced carbon-based materials for energy-related applications

This review provides a comprehensive overview of salt assisted synthesis of carbon based materials based on the role of salts in synthesis systems. Meanwhile, the application in energy related fields is emphasized.

Graphical abstract: Salt-assisted synthesis of advanced carbon-based materials for energy-related applications
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

The dawn of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for lignin extraction

This review addresses recent advancements in lignin extraction using ADES and underlying mechanism. Additionally, the economic and environmental sustainability is evaluated, highlighting the feasibility of industrial-scale applications in future.

Graphical abstract: The dawn of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for lignin extraction
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Advanced nano-bifunctional electrocatalysts in Li–air batteries for high coulombic efficiency

This article focuses on the major obstacle of sluggish ORR and OER kinetics of the cathode in LABs and reviews the main advances of the major designing principles of various nanoscale bifunctional electrocatalysts, and the relation to the enhancing OER/ORR catalytic activity.

Graphical abstract: Advanced nano-bifunctional electrocatalysts in Li–air batteries for high coulombic efficiency
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Molten salt technique for the synthesis of carbon-based materials for supercapacitors

We provide a comprehensive review of the molten salt strategy for the preparation of carbon-based materials by highlighting the roles played by molten salts. The application of these carbons in supercapacitors is also discussed.

Graphical abstract: Molten salt technique for the synthesis of carbon-based materials for supercapacitors
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

Selective demethylation reactions of biomass-derived aromatic ether polymers for bio-based lignin chemicals

Unlocking lignin potential by selective demethylation of its monomers and oligomers.

Graphical abstract: Selective demethylation reactions of biomass-derived aromatic ether polymers for bio-based lignin chemicals
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Electrochemical cascade reactions: an account of recent developments for this modern strategic tool in the arsenal of chemical synthesis

The electrochemical cascade process majorly satisfies the essential criteria of green synthesis. Being an Integrated synthetic strategy it can produce more molecules in a shorter time and thus provides a modern strategic tool in the arsenal of synthetic chemists.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical cascade reactions: an account of recent developments for this modern strategic tool in the arsenal of chemical synthesis
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

CO2-derived non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) and their potential applications

Using CO2 as feedstock to fabricate valuable products has become essential to green and sustainable chemistry and represents a rewarding challenge.

Graphical abstract: CO2-derived non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) and their potential applications
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

Electrochemical hydrogen production: sustainable hydrogen economy

The development of sustainable energy technologies has received considerable attention to meet increasing global energy demands and to realise organisational goals (e.g., United Nations, the Paris Agreement) of carbon neutrality.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical hydrogen production: sustainable hydrogen economy
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Role of fungal enzymes in the synthesis of pharmaceutically important scaffolds: a green approach

Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that play an essential role in the biosphere.

Graphical abstract: Role of fungal enzymes in the synthesis of pharmaceutically important scaffolds: a green approach
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Review and perspectives on carbon-based electrocatalysts for the production of H2O2via two-electron oxygen reduction

As a versatile and environmentally friendly chemical, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is in high demand.

Graphical abstract: Review and perspectives on carbon-based electrocatalysts for the production of H2O2via two-electron oxygen reduction
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Future bioenergy source by microalgae–bacteria consortia: a circular economy approach

Future sustainable approach of bioenergy production that uses microalgae–bacteria consortium to produce bioelectricity and biofuel for industrial and daily activities.

Graphical abstract: Future bioenergy source by microalgae–bacteria consortia: a circular economy approach
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

A review on green and sustainable carbon anodes for lithium ion batteries: utilization of green carbon resources and recycling waste graphite

Sustainable and effective methods for green synthesis of carbon anodes for lithium-ion batteries is reviewed in this work.

Graphical abstract: A review on green and sustainable carbon anodes for lithium ion batteries: utilization of green carbon resources and recycling waste graphite
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Stimuli-cleavable moiety enabled vinyl polymer degradation and emerging applications

This review delves into degradable vinyl polymers with stimuli-cleavable moieties, their chemistry, mechanisms, and applications in environmental remediation, drug delivery, advanced functional materials, and surface modification.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-cleavable moiety enabled vinyl polymer degradation and emerging applications
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Bio-based platform chemicals synthesized from lignin biorefinery

Bio-based chemicals synthesized by lignin offer a promising pathway of bioenergy utilization to achieve the target of the Paris Agreement with <2 °C of climate warming temperature.

Graphical abstract: Bio-based platform chemicals synthesized from lignin biorefinery
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Deep eutectic solvents as a versatile platform toward CO2 capture and utilization
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Research progress in electrochemical/photochemical utilization of methanol as a C1 source
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

When nanocellulose meets hydrogels: the exciting story of nanocellulose hydrogels taking flight

By revealing the intrinsic link between the inherent advantages of nanocellulose and hydrogels, we highlight the applications of nanocellulose hydrogels in medical treatment, electricity, sensor, environmental governance, food, and agriculture.

Graphical abstract: When nanocellulose meets hydrogels: the exciting story of nanocellulose hydrogels taking flight
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

Physico-chemical challenges on the self-assembly of natural and bio-based ingredients on hair surfaces: towards sustainable haircare formulations

Polymers and surfactants are used in many technological and industrial applications such as the manufacture of functional materials and coatings, personal care and pharmaceutical products, food science, paints or tertiary oil recover.

Graphical abstract: Physico-chemical challenges on the self-assembly of natural and bio-based ingredients on hair surfaces: towards sustainable haircare formulations
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Research status, opportunities, and challenges of cobalt phosphate based materials as OER electrocatalysts
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Sacrifice and valorization of biomass to realize energy exploitation and transformation in a photoelectrochemical way

The mechanism, substrate transformation, photoelectrodes, and configurations of photoelectrochemistry (PEC) of biomass are reviewed, different from PEC water splitting, photocatalysis, or electrocatalysis.

Graphical abstract: Sacrifice and valorization of biomass to realize energy exploitation and transformation in a photoelectrochemical way
Tutorial Review

Recent progress in the electrochemical selenofunctionalization of alkenes and alkynes

The recent advances on the electrochemical selenofunctionalization of unsaturated C–C bonds were comprehensively summarized in this review.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in the electrochemical selenofunctionalization of alkenes and alkynes
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Carbon materials for hybrid evaporation-induced electricity generation systems

The most recent developments in carbon materials for hybrid evaporation-induced electricity generation systems are discussed in detail and analyzed in depth.

Graphical abstract: Carbon materials for hybrid evaporation-induced electricity generation systems
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Recent advancements in supramolecular macrocycles for two-dimensional membranes for separations

This review summarizes recent advancements of 2D supramolecular membranes for separations. This topic can provide new insights on developing 2D supramolecular membranes with high selectivity, mild flux, good stability and appreciable reversibility.

Graphical abstract: Recent advancements in supramolecular macrocycles for two-dimensional membranes for separations
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in plastic recycling and upgrading under mild conditions
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: A review of water splitting via mixed ionic–electronic conducting (MIEC) membrane reactors
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

An overview on the recycling of waste poly(vinyl chloride)

The environmental threat of waste polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is growing. But the unique chemical structure of PVC makes its recycling itself have the ability to cause environmental harm. More advanced recycling processes are required.

Graphical abstract: An overview on the recycling of waste poly(vinyl chloride)
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Combined pyro-hydrometallurgical technology for recovering valuable metal elements from spent lithium-ion batteries: a review of recent developments

A combined pyro-metallurgical process with green chemistry principles for the recycling of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries is reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Combined pyro-hydrometallurgical technology for recovering valuable metal elements from spent lithium-ion batteries: a review of recent developments
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Functional carbon dots derived from biomass and plastic wastes

The preparation methods, formation mechanism, properties and applications of functional carbon dots derived from biomass and plastic wastes are reported.

Graphical abstract: Functional carbon dots derived from biomass and plastic wastes
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Shining light on layered metal phosphosulphide catalysts for efficient water electrolysis: preparation, promotion strategies, and perspectives

This review summarizes the design, preparation and promotion strategies of layered metal phosphosulphide-based electrocatalysts for water splitting; future perspectives and challenges are also briefly discussed.

Graphical abstract: Shining light on layered metal phosphosulphide catalysts for efficient water electrolysis: preparation, promotion strategies, and perspectives
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

2D layered materials: structures, synthesis, and electrocatalytic applications

We review the synthesis, structure and electrochemical applications of 2D nanomaterials, with particular emphasis on the relationship between their structure and catalytic activity.

Graphical abstract: 2D layered materials: structures, synthesis, and electrocatalytic applications
Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquids membranes for liquid separation: status and challenges
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Progress in the biosynthesis of bio-based PET and PEF polyester monomers

This critical review covers advances in the preparation of the important polyester monomers terephthalic acid (TPA), 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), and ethylene glycol (EG), with particular focus on biocatalytic approaches.

Graphical abstract: Progress in the biosynthesis of bio-based PET and PEF polyester monomers
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

Cellulose processing in ionic liquids from a materials science perspective: turning a versatile biopolymer into the cornerstone of our sustainable future

The past two decades have seen fruitful efforts in shaping cellulose into functional materials using ionic liquids. This Tutorial Review aims at providing guidance from a materials science perspective to stimulate more research in this field.

Graphical abstract: Cellulose processing in ionic liquids from a materials science perspective: turning a versatile biopolymer into the cornerstone of our sustainable future
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquids as a new cornerstone to support hydrogen energy
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Lignin-enhanced wet strength of cellulose-based materials: a sustainable approach

Cellulose is the most abundant renewable polymer resource in nature and cellulose-based materials are expected to serve as viable replacements to petroleum-based plastic products.

Graphical abstract: Lignin-enhanced wet strength of cellulose-based materials: a sustainable approach
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Heterogeneity in enzyme/metal–organic framework composites for CO2 transformation reactions

Heterogeneity benefits enzyme/MOF design. In this review, our perspective on the research challenges and future directions for biocatalytic CO2 conversion using MOF-based biocatalysts are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Heterogeneity in enzyme/metal–organic framework composites for CO2 transformation reactions
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Green materials with promising applications: cyclodextrin-based deep eutectic supramolecular polymers

Binary DESPs and ternary DESPs are used for the separation of target compounds and as efficient adhesive materials.

Graphical abstract: Green materials with promising applications: cyclodextrin-based deep eutectic supramolecular polymers
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Waste to wealth: direct utilization of spent materials for electrocatalysis and energy storage

We summarize the direct utilization of versatile waste sources in various electrocatalysis and energy storage systems in view of synthetic strategies, structural properties, electrochemical performance and the challenges and prospects.

Graphical abstract: Waste to wealth: direct utilization of spent materials for electrocatalysis and energy storage
Tutorial Review

Designing electrocatalysts for seawater splitting: surface/interface engineering toward enhanced electrocatalytic performance

Schematic illustration of interface/surface engineering strategies with various effective approaches for high-performance HER/OER electrocatalysts in seawater.

Graphical abstract: Designing electrocatalysts for seawater splitting: surface/interface engineering toward enhanced electrocatalytic performance
Tutorial Review

Sustainable production of active pharmaceutical ingredients from lignin-based benzoic acid derivatives via “demand orientation”

Catalytic production of several representative active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from lignin.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable production of active pharmaceutical ingredients from lignin-based benzoic acid derivatives via “demand orientation”
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Biocatalytic amide bond formation
Tutorial Review

Salt-thermal methods for recycling and regenerating spent lithium-ion batteries: a review

The state-of-the-art salt-thermal method to recycle spent LIBs enables preferential Li recovery, recovery of anode/cathode material, direct regeneration of degraded anode/cathode material, and one-step re-synthesis of advanced functional materials.

Graphical abstract: Salt-thermal methods for recycling and regenerating spent lithium-ion batteries: a review
From the themed collection: 130th Anniversary of Wuhan University
Tutorial Review

Retrosynthesis from transforms to predictive sustainable chemistry and nanotechnology: a brief tutorial review

Retrosynthesis is a tool initially developed to simplify the planning of the synthesis of organic molecules. With the progress of computer-aided synthesis design (CASD), its development will be predictive green and sustainable CASD.

Graphical abstract: Retrosynthesis from transforms to predictive sustainable chemistry and nanotechnology: a brief tutorial review
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

The dialkylcarbonate route to ionic liquids: purer, safer, greener?

The synthesis of ionic liquids can generate large amounts of waste and use toxic or expensive raw materials.

Graphical abstract: The dialkylcarbonate route to ionic liquids: purer, safer, greener?
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Advances in S–N bond formation via electrochemistry: a green route utilizing diverse sulfur and nitrogen sources

This review summarizes recent advances in S–N bond formation via electrochemistry from diverse sulfur and nitrogen sources to valuable sulfur–nitrogen-bond-containing compounds, such as sulfenamides, sulfinamides, sulfonamides, sulfoximines, isothiazoles and thiadiazoles.

Graphical abstract: Advances in S–N bond formation via electrochemistry: a green route utilizing diverse sulfur and nitrogen sources
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Lignin as a green and multifunctional alternative to phenol for resin synthesis

The substitution of phenol by lignin not only reduces the feedstock cost of resin synthesis but also improves the resin's physicochemical properties and endues the resin with new functions.

Graphical abstract: Lignin as a green and multifunctional alternative to phenol for resin synthesis
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

Selective oxidation of biomass-derived carbohydrate monomers

The article discusses the potential production processes for glucaric acid, and the efforts to develop more sustainable oxidation practices for its production, with a focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each method.

Graphical abstract: Selective oxidation of biomass-derived carbohydrate monomers
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Toxicological data bank bridges the gap between environmental risk assessment and green organic chemical design in One Health world

This review aims to introduce the rich applications of chemical toxicological data for environmental risk assessment and green chemical design by illustrating referable examples or cases. Further, we present a comprehensive toxicology databank.

Graphical abstract: Toxicological data bank bridges the gap between environmental risk assessment and green organic chemical design in One Health world
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting

In the application of electrolytic water splitting, MXenes can achieve performance optimization by doping, surface functional group regulation, construction of defect/vacancy, 3D/porous structure, or compounding with other materials.

Graphical abstract: Recent developments of MXene-based catalysts for hydrogen production by water splitting
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Graphitic carbon nitride-based nanostructures as emergent catalysts for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation

This is the first review that emphasizes the engineering of carbon nitride-based catalysts for thermal, electrochemical, and photoelectrochemical CO oxidation reactions experimentally and theoretically.

Graphical abstract: Graphitic carbon nitride-based nanostructures as emergent catalysts for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

The functional and synergetic optimization of the thermal-catalytic system for the selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran: a review

The latest design and development of thermal-catalytic strategies are sorted based on the active species and types of catalysts. The ongoing challenge and opportunities have been concluded.

Graphical abstract: The functional and synergetic optimization of the thermal-catalytic system for the selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran: a review
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Addressing the CO2 challenge through thermocatalytic hydrogenation to carbon monoxide, methanol and methane

Addressing the CO2 challenge is mandatory for the well-being of Earth's ecosystem and humanity. CO2 catalytic hydrogenation is a suitable solution.

Graphical abstract: Addressing the CO2 challenge through thermocatalytic hydrogenation to carbon monoxide, methanol and methane
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

From non-conventional ideas to multifunctional solvents inspired by green chemistry: fancy or sustainable macromolecular chemistry?

The review teach the reader how the use of an unconventional polymerization medium not only as scientific fantasy designed to validate an established concept but also as a viable tool for the sustainable development of macromolecular chemistry.

Graphical abstract: From non-conventional ideas to multifunctional solvents inspired by green chemistry: fancy or sustainable macromolecular chemistry?
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Open Access Tutorial Review

Review of high-performance sustainable polymers in additive manufacturing

This review evaluates the current state of sustainable polymers in additive manufacturing with a focus on higher performance capabilities.

Graphical abstract: Review of high-performance sustainable polymers in additive manufacturing
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Marine chitin upcycling with immobilized chitinolytic enzymes: current state and prospects

Immobilized chitinase, β-N-acetylglucosaminidases, chitin deacetylases and chitosanases enable ecofriendly enzymic conversion of chitin and its derivative, chitosan, into low-molecular weight sugars known as chitooligosaccharides (COSs).

Graphical abstract: Marine chitin upcycling with immobilized chitinolytic enzymes: current state and prospects
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Progress in reaction mechanisms and catalyst development of ceria-based catalysts for low-temperature CO2 methanation

We present a detailed review on the mechanistic understanding and catalyst development of CeO2-based CO2 methanation catalysts. Current challenges for deeper investigations and future perspectives are presented as well.

Graphical abstract: Progress in reaction mechanisms and catalyst development of ceria-based catalysts for low-temperature CO2 methanation
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
Tutorial Review

Renewed interest in biopolymer composites: incorporation of renewable, plant-sourced fibers

Fully-renewable green composites are accessible when natural fibers are dispersed in a non-petroleum sourced polymeric matrix, which show promise for more sustainable composite materials and demand further research to expand their use.

Graphical abstract: Renewed interest in biopolymer composites: incorporation of renewable, plant-sourced fibers
From the themed collection: 2023 Green Chemistry Reviews
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