Themed collection UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger

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Open Access Perspective

Inventing a secure future: material stewardship as chemistry's mission for sustainability

Chemistry should adopt material stewardship as a central mission in fulfilling its vital role in sustainability for people and planet.

Graphical abstract: Inventing a secure future: material stewardship as chemistry's mission for sustainability
Open Access Perspective

Sustainable by (crystal) design: novel materials for agriculture via active ingredient cocrystallization

Novel material design for sustainable development of agriculture is of key importance.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable by (crystal) design: novel materials for agriculture via active ingredient cocrystallization
From the themed collection: RSC Sustainability Recent Review Articles
Open Access Tutorial Review

Electrification of fertilizer production via plasma-based nitrogen fixation: a tutorial on fundamentals

Plasma-based nitrogen fixation, leveraging non-thermal plasma technologies, offers a promising alternative to conventional processes, with the potential to decentralize fertilizer production, reduce CO2 emissions, and employ renewable energy sources.

Graphical abstract: Electrification of fertilizer production via plasma-based nitrogen fixation: a tutorial on fundamentals
Open Access Critical Review

Phosphorus recovery from animal manures through pyrolysis: phosphorus transformations, release mechanisms, and applications of manure biochars in agriculture

Phosphorus recovery from animal manures by pyrolysis can effectively close the agricultural phosphorus cycle.

Graphical abstract: Phosphorus recovery from animal manures through pyrolysis: phosphorus transformations, release mechanisms, and applications of manure biochars in agriculture
Open Access Critical Review

Cyanobacterial green chemistry: a blue-green approach for a sustainable environment, energy, and chemical production

Increased human activity due to the ever-increasing global population has necessitated the urgent need for a sustainable environment, food, and energy.

Graphical abstract: Cyanobacterial green chemistry: a blue-green approach for a sustainable environment, energy, and chemical production
Open Access Paper

A high-performance nanofiltration membrane synthesized by embedding amino acids and ionic liquids in cellulose acetate for heavy metal separation

Cellulose acetate (CA) membranes incorporated with amino acids (AAs) and ionic liquids (ILs) fabricated using phase inversion technique have been proven to be efficient and effective for nanofiltration to treat heavy metal ion solutions.

Graphical abstract: A high-performance nanofiltration membrane synthesized by embedding amino acids and ionic liquids in cellulose acetate for heavy metal separation
Open Access Paper

Eco-biocompatible periphyton-inhabited polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyacrylic acid (PAC) sheets indicate aquaculture bio-sustainability by oxidative stress and steatosis in zebrafish

In vivo toxicity of PVC and PAC sheets with embryonic zebrafish.

Graphical abstract: Eco-biocompatible periphyton-inhabited polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyacrylic acid (PAC) sheets indicate aquaculture bio-sustainability by oxidative stress and steatosis in zebrafish
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About this collection

RSC Sustainability features solutions-focused research dedicated to solving sustainability challenges. We champion chemical science discoveries that support and enable any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing new sustainable technologies and greener chemical solutions that drive real-world impact.

We’ve collated recent articles published in RSC Sustainability that align with each of the UN SDGs.

This collection highlights Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, with articles that explore strategies, practices and technologies to promote sustainable agriculture, which can help address critical challenges in food security and nutrition.

To find out more about the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals visit: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Check out the other UN SDG collections in the series:

UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life below water Home

UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land Home

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