Themed collection 2024 Green Chemistry Hot Articles

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Perspective

A promise to a sustainable future: 10 years of the Green Chemistry Commitment at Beyond Benign

The Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) was founded in 2013 to host a community of practice around green chemistry in higher education. 10 years later, the GCC empowers a worldwide community to use chemistry tools to create a sustainable planet.

Graphical abstract: A promise to a sustainable future: 10 years of the Green Chemistry Commitment at Beyond Benign
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Perspective

Ionic liquid-stabilized metal oxoclusters: from design to catalytic application

This perspective provides the design, stability and unique properties regarding ionic liquid-stabilized metal oxoclusters and their application in catalysis, and also illustrates the future development of ionic liquid-stabilized metal oxoclusters.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquid-stabilized metal oxoclusters: from design to catalytic application
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Perspective

A perspective on renewable production of amino acids from biomass through the chemocatalytic method

This perspective showcases recent advances in amino acid synthesis from biomass through the chemocatalytic method.

Graphical abstract: A perspective on renewable production of amino acids from biomass through the chemocatalytic method
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Tutorial Review

Covalent porous catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2

This article reviews different types of covalent porous catalysts for eCO2RR, including their design principles, the latest progress and their structure–activity relationships reported in recent literature.

Graphical abstract: Covalent porous catalysts for electrochemical reduction of CO2
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Tutorial Review

Electroreductive upgradation of biomass into high-value chemicals and energy-intensive biofuels

Recent advances in electroreductive upgradation of biomass to high-value chemicals and energy-intensive biofuels via various transformation routes are showcased.

Graphical abstract: Electroreductive upgradation of biomass into high-value chemicals and energy-intensive biofuels
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Critical Review

Chemical recycling of polyester textile wastes: shifting towards sustainability

Amongst all synthetic polymers used in the clothing industry, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most widely used polyester, its fibres representing half the total PET global market (in comparison bottle PET being less than a third).

Graphical abstract: Chemical recycling of polyester textile wastes: shifting towards sustainability
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Critical Review

Electrocatalytic C–N coupling for urea synthesis: a critical review

Strategies for building efficient electrocatalytic urea synthesis systems.

Graphical abstract: Electrocatalytic C–N coupling for urea synthesis: a critical review
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Open Access Critical Review

Methionine and its hydroxy analogues: the paths toward their sustainable chemical synthesis

We reviewed the current oil-based and novel renewables pathways for the chemical synthesis of methionine and its hydroxy analogues. Their sustainability advantages and disadvantages were critically assessed.

Graphical abstract: Methionine and its hydroxy analogues: the paths toward their sustainable chemical synthesis
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Communication

Recycling organoiridium waste to [(1,5-cyclooctadiene)IrCl]2

Oxidative degradation of organoiridium waste by bleach enables quantitative iridium recovery without generating the highly inert metal. Based on that, we developed an ideal method for iridium recycling in academic-scale laboratories.

Graphical abstract: Recycling organoiridium waste to [(1,5-cyclooctadiene)IrCl]2
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Open Access Communication

Beyond acceptable limits: intrinsic contamination in commercial 15N2 impedes reliable N2 reduction experiments

The validity of N2 reduction experiments relies on control experiments with isotopically labelled 15N2. Commercially obtained 15N2 contains high amounts of 15NH3 and other activated nitrogen species which are readily reduced to 15NH3.

Graphical abstract: Beyond acceptable limits: intrinsic contamination in commercial 15N2 impedes reliable N2 reduction experiments
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Paper

Environmentally friendly Miyaura Borylations allowing for green, 1-pot borylation/Suzuki–Miyaura couplings

A new method for installing the B(Epin) boronic ester leads to stable, functionalized borylated aromatic products under near-neat conditions, thereby allowing for sustainable Suzuki-Miyaura couplings.

Graphical abstract: Environmentally friendly Miyaura Borylations allowing for green, 1-pot borylation/Suzuki–Miyaura couplings
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Paper

Can post-plasma CH4 injection improve plasma-based dry reforming of methane? A modeling study

Comparison of classical dry reforming of methane (DRM) with DRM based on CO2 plasma with post-plasma CH4 injection.

Graphical abstract: Can post-plasma CH4 injection improve plasma-based dry reforming of methane? A modeling study
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Open Access Paper

Development of a solvent sustainability guide for the paints and coatings industry

A guide has been developed, highlighting various sustainability criteria of solvents used in the paints and coatings industry.

Graphical abstract: Development of a solvent sustainability guide for the paints and coatings industry
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Open Access Paper

Catalyst free PET and PEF polyesters using a new traceless oxalate chain extender

When producing PET the metal catalyst (typically Sb) remains in the polymer. This raises concerns as our food and the air we breathe is contaminated with PET microplastics. Here we report the production of metal-free PET using a small amount of DGO.

Graphical abstract: Catalyst free PET and PEF polyesters using a new traceless oxalate chain extender
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Open Access Paper

Optimization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation via photo-enzymatic cascade process

Trametes versicolor's laccase (LacTV) was efficient catalyst in HMF oxidation to FDCA. Its use in an enzymatic and photocatalytic cascade process permitted a 40-fold increase in FDCA productivity compared to traditional enzymatic batch systems.

Graphical abstract: Optimization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation via photo-enzymatic cascade process
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Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion

A cellulose bioreactor with dual-scale directional channels and a porous inner wall is reported for the continuous catalytic conversion of polydatin into resveratrol, which can achieve a high conversion rate of 98.58% of resveratrol within 2 h.

Graphical abstract: Wood-inspired dual-scale directional channel cellulose bioreactors with high mass transfer efficiency for continuous flow catalytic green conversion
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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
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Open Access Paper

Molecular structure and composition elucidation of an industrial humin and its fractions

The structure of humins, a major side-product of carbohydrate biorefining, is complex and to a large extent unknown. A multitechnique characterization of an industrial humin provides new structural insights.

Graphical abstract: Molecular structure and composition elucidation of an industrial humin and its fractions
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Open Access Paper

Efficient access to hexaaryl-substituted borazines in batch and continuous-flow

Green inspired synthesis of hexaaryl-substituted borazines.

Graphical abstract: Efficient access to hexaaryl-substituted borazines in batch and continuous-flow
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Open Access Paper

Characterization of polymer properties and identification of additives in commercially available research plastics

This work reports the analysis of 59 commercially available polymers from 20 different polymer classes for thermal properties, macrostructure, molecular mass distribution, and inorganic and organic additives, highlighting the need to characterize research polymers prior to recycling studies.

Graphical abstract: Characterization of polymer properties and identification of additives in commercially available research plastics
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Open Access Paper

Integrating climate policies in the sustainability analysis of green chemicals

The grand transition towards green pathways for chemical production, alongside ambitious climate policies, could achieve 90% reduction in climate change impacts by 2050, while fossil routes offer a reduction of 10% in the best case.

Graphical abstract: Integrating climate policies in the sustainability analysis of green chemicals
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Mechanochemical aerobic oxidative Heck coupling by polymer-assisted grinding: cyclodextrin additive facilitating regioselectivity control

A novel approach utilizing the polymer-assisted grinding (POLAG) technique to facilitate the regioselective oxidative Heck coupling of aryl boronic acids with electronically unbiased olefins under solvent-free conditions was presented.

Graphical abstract: Mechanochemical aerobic oxidative Heck coupling by polymer-assisted grinding: cyclodextrin additive facilitating regioselectivity control
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Open Access Paper

A solvent-free mechanochemical electrophilic C–H thiocyanation of indoles and imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines using a cost-effective combination of N-chlorosuccinimide-NaSCN and tandem C–C and C–S bond formation

Herein, we demonstrate a solvent-free and cost-effective mechanochemical electrophilic thiocyanation of indoles and imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and tandem double C–H activation leading to the formation of C-2 aryl and C-3 thiocyano indoles in a mixer-mill.

Graphical abstract: A solvent-free mechanochemical electrophilic C–H thiocyanation of indoles and imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines using a cost-effective combination of N-chlorosuccinimide-NaSCN and tandem C–C and C–S bond formation
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Orthogonal assisted tandem reactions for the upgrading of bio-based aromatic alcohols using chitin derived mono and bimetallic catalysts

The upgrading of a benzyl-type alcohols was explored via an orthogonal tandem sequence comprised of a first oxidative step producing the corresponding aldehydes, and a subsequent reductive amination to achieve both secondary and tertiary amines.

Graphical abstract: Orthogonal assisted tandem reactions for the upgrading of bio-based aromatic alcohols using chitin derived mono and bimetallic catalysts
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Interactions of multiple metrics and environmental indicators to assess processes, detect environmental hotspots, and guide future development

Sustainable development of pharmaceuticals relies on the selection and integration of unified metrics and indicators. Herein, we present a standardized method to assess, report, and communicate environmental sustainability of development processes.

Graphical abstract: Interactions of multiple metrics and environmental indicators to assess processes, detect environmental hotspots, and guide future development
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Synthesis of the dibenzo[b,d]azepine skeleton via a catalyst-free ring expansion domino reaction

A hitherto unreported catalyst-free ring expansion reaction of tetrahydroisoquinolines with o-alkynylarylaldehydes for the construction of the dibenzo[b,d]azepine skeleton is described.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of the dibenzo[b,d]azepine skeleton via a catalyst-free ring expansion domino reaction
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Development of a high-efficiency and environmentally friendly melamine–formaldehyde resin-based solid phase microextraction fiber for enhanced extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from environmental water

A new eco-friendly method was developed to synthesize rough surface, uniform particle size, and high heat-resistant fiber coating materials in water medium, achieving a remarkable enrichment capacity for trace pollutants in environmental water.

Graphical abstract: Development of a high-efficiency and environmentally friendly melamine–formaldehyde resin-based solid phase microextraction fiber for enhanced extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from environmental water
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The effect of lignin molecular weight on the formation and properties of carbon quantum dots

Five different Mw fractionated lignins were used to prepare five types of L-CQDs for general cell imaging and to clarify the effects of lignin Mw on the formation and properties of L-CQDs.

Graphical abstract: The effect of lignin molecular weight on the formation and properties of carbon quantum dots
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Open Access Paper

Upgrading AquaSolv Omni (AqSO) biorefinery: access to highly ethoxylated lignins in high yields through reactive extraction (REx)

Ethanol-mediated reactive extraction is a green and simple process to simultaneously extract and functionalize lignin from wood. Ethoxy groups were incorporated in up to 40.8/100 Ar and the lignins were found suitable for adhesive formulations.

Graphical abstract: Upgrading AquaSolv Omni (AqSO) biorefinery: access to highly ethoxylated lignins in high yields through reactive extraction (REx)
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Open Access Paper

Carbon footprint and mitigation strategies of three chemistry laboratories

Three chemistry laboratories assess their 2019 carbon footprint. Purchases and energy are key emissions. Mitigation aims for a 40–50% global reduction by 2030, addressing all categories.

Graphical abstract: Carbon footprint and mitigation strategies of three chemistry laboratories
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Stabilization of Cu+ sites by amorphous Al2O3 to enhance electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products

The stabilized amorphous Al2O3 phase stabilizes the Cu+ site through oxidation state control, thereby improving the selectivity and activity for the production of the C2+ product.

Graphical abstract: Stabilization of Cu+ sites by amorphous Al2O3 to enhance electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products
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Preparation of reusable copper-based biomass-carbon aerogel catalysts and their application in highly selective reduction of maleimides to succinimides with hydrosilane as a hydrogen source

A novel copper-based biomass-carbon aerogel catalyst was prepared as a highly efficient and selective catalyst for maleimides reduction for the first time with excellent catalytic activity, chemo-selectivity, and recyclability.

Graphical abstract: Preparation of reusable copper-based biomass-carbon aerogel catalysts and their application in highly selective reduction of maleimides to succinimides with hydrosilane as a hydrogen source
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Mechanically accelerated catalytic hydrogenation: correlating physical state, reaction rate, and interface area

This study thoroughly examines the role of mechanochemistry in organic synthesis by analysing the factors affecting the mechanochemical reduction process of unsaturated and oxidized compounds.

Graphical abstract: Mechanically accelerated catalytic hydrogenation: correlating physical state, reaction rate, and interface area
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