Themed collection Celebrating 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry

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Open Access Communication

Turning Pd-catalysed direct C–H arylation of thiophene derivatives into green : industrial wastewater as an effective reaction medium

The Pd-catalysed direct C–H arylation of thiophene derivatives, appealing for technological application, is performed under green conditions using low-purity grade industrial waste water as the sole reaction medium.

Graphical abstract: Turning Pd-catalysed direct C–H arylation of thiophene derivatives into green : industrial wastewater as an effective reaction medium
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A miniaturized ozonolysis flow platform for expeditious sulfur mustard warfare simulant neutralization

DFT-guided development of a compact flow ozone platform for the neutralization of sulfur mustard simulants.

Graphical abstract: A miniaturized ozonolysis flow platform for expeditious sulfur mustard warfare simulant neutralization
Open Access Paper

Lipase-catalysed esterification in a reactive natural deep eutectic solvent leads to lauroylcholine chloride rather than glucose ester

Lauroylcholine chloride is the product of lipase catalysed esterification of a choline chloride/glucose/water (2 : 1 : 1) reactive natural deep eutectic solvent (R-NADES).

Graphical abstract: Lipase-catalysed esterification in a reactive natural deep eutectic solvent leads to lauroylcholine chloride rather than glucose ester
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Highly (regio)selective hydroformylation of olefins using self-assembling phosphines

New phosphines with self-assembling 6-pyridinone moities were prepared, characterized, and examined in the industrially relevant hydroformylation of diverse olefins.

Graphical abstract: Highly (regio)selective hydroformylation of olefins using self-assembling phosphines
Open Access Paper

A waste-minimized approach for the synthesis of iodinated organic borazines

We herein report a waste-minimized process for the synthesis of iodinated hexa-aryl borazines in different iodination patterns and amounts.

Graphical abstract: A waste-minimized approach for the synthesis of iodinated organic borazines
From the themed collection: 2024 Green Chemistry Hot Articles
Open Access Paper

Introducing the use of a recyclable solid electrolyte for waste minimization in electrosynthesis: preparation of 2-aryl-benzoxazoles under flow conditions

The use of large amounts of a homogeneous electrolyte represents a major sustainability issue in electrosynthesis. Herein, we report the use of a solid and reusable electrolyte with excellent performance in the representative electrosynthesis of 2-arylbenzoxazoles.

Graphical abstract: Introducing the use of a recyclable solid electrolyte for waste minimization in electrosynthesis: preparation of 2-aryl-benzoxazoles under flow conditions
Open Access Paper

Microwave assisted batch and continuous flow Suzuki–Miyaura reactions in GVL using a Pd/PiNe biowaste-derived heterogeneous catalyst

Aiming at the development of low-impact synthetic pathways, we herein report the simultaneous employment of different tools to improve the overall sustainability of the Suzuki–Miyaura (SM) cross-coupling with a circular economy approach.

Graphical abstract: Microwave assisted batch and continuous flow Suzuki–Miyaura reactions in GVL using a Pd/PiNe biowaste-derived heterogeneous catalyst
Open Access Paper

Carbon nanodots from orange peel waste as fluorescent probes for detecting nitrobenzene

An integrated approach combining thermal and electrochemical technologies for the valorization of agro-industrial waste. The resulting carbon dots (CDs) show fascinating optical properties, enabling their application as fluorescent chemical probes.

Graphical abstract: Carbon nanodots from orange peel waste as fluorescent probes for detecting nitrobenzene
Open Access Paper

Cellulose modification for sustainable polymers: overcoming problems of solubility and processing

A flexible methodology to prepare water-soluble cellulose derivatives for easy processing is presented. The properties of the cellulose analogues are controllable, and the methodology enables further functionality to be added.

Graphical abstract: Cellulose modification for sustainable polymers: overcoming problems of solubility and processing
Open Access Paper

Bi-functional and mono-component organocatalysts for the ring-opening alternating co-polymerisation of anhydride and epoxide

The polyester synthesis from anhydrides and epoxides requires their strictly alternating incorporation achieved by a catalyst that is capable of mediating the reactivity of carboxylate and alcohol chain ends.

Graphical abstract: Bi-functional and mono-component organocatalysts for the ring-opening alternating co-polymerisation of anhydride and epoxide
Open Access Paper

N-Alkylation of aromatic amines with alcohols by using a commercially available Ru complex under mild conditions

An N-alkylation procedure has been developed under very mild conditions using a known commercially available Ru-based catalyst.

Graphical abstract: N-Alkylation of aromatic amines with alcohols by using a commercially available Ru complex under mild conditions
Open Access Paper

Catalytic synthesis of renewable phenol derivatives from biobased furanic derivatives

Here, we study a sequence Diels–Alder/aromatization reaction between biobased furanic derivatives and alkynes, paving the way to renewable phenols.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic synthesis of renewable phenol derivatives from biobased furanic derivatives
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About this collection

In celebration of the 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, a series of journals across the Royal Society of Chemistry are hosting a themed collection to celebrate research in this area. As a global society publisher, the RSC positions itself as a leading voice for the chemical sciences, which puts sustainability in the spotlight. We recognise the potential of the chemical sciences to provide innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges – and the importance of giving a platform to scientists whose discoveries catalyse global change.

This collection will feature work across a series of our journals, including Chemical Science, Catalysis Science & TechnologyGreen ChemistryRSC AdvancesReaction Chemistry & Engineering and RSC Sustainability.

This collection celebrates both the vibrant and collaborative spirit of the conference, and the contribution green & sustainable chemistry makes to solving global challenges.

This series is Guest Edited by Professor Luigi Vaccaro (Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italia), Professor Arjan W. Kleij (ICIQ, Spain), Professor Ana Aguiar-Ricardo (FCT NOVA, Portugal) and Professor Paolo Melchiorre (University of Bologna, Italy).

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