Tutorial Review
Fundamental, technical and environmental overviews of plastic chemical recycling
We review the fundamental knowledge and research advancements in chemically recycling different types of plastic, and highlight the current challenges and future opportunities in implementing these technologies to meet climate-neutral targets.
Rational modulation of cellulose for zinc ion-based energy storage devices
Covalent organic frameworks as heterogeneous photocatalysts for cross-coupling reactions
This review focuses on advances in covalent organic framework (COF) photocatalysts for cross-coupling reactions, which provide a greener catalytic route for organic transformations.
The development of lignin towards a natural and sustainable platform for optical materials
An overview and perspectives on the development of lignin as a raw material for optical materials are provided with the objective of opening up a new avenue for lignin valorization.
Critical Review
CO2 switchable solvents for sustainable dissolution, modification, and processing of cellulose materials: a critical review
CO2 switchable solvents provide a convenient and environmental method to dissolve and process cellulose.
A facile, general, and modular synthetic approach to biomass-based diols
A modular synthetic route to prepare biomass-based diols (BDOs) is demonstrated. This method offers a convenient and efficient way for accessing structurally diverse BDOs without the need for catalysts and under mild reaction conditions.
Ultrafast, in situ transformation of a protective layer on lithium-rich manganese-based layered oxides for high-performance Li-ion batteries
We successfully used ultrafast high-temperature heating to create a homogeneous surface layer with a mixed-phase oxygen-vacancy composition on the cathode material, preserving the inherent layered structure within the cathode particles.
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Rational bottom-up synthesis of sulphur-rich porous carbons for single-atomic platinum catalyst supports
S-rich microporous carbon materials are fabricated by the carbonization of rationally designed precursor molecules, which in turn function as catalyst supports for single-atomic Pt species for the electrochemical hydrogen oxidation reaction.
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Reactive direct air capture of CO2 to C–C coupled products using multifunctional materials
A single sorbent-catalytic (non-noble metal) material has been developed for the integrated direct air capture and catalytic conversion of captured CO2 into C-C coupled products.
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.
Constructing a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of the plant-derived diterpenoid sclareol
This study provides a green oleaginous yeast cell factory for sustainable production of sclareol, a significant precursor of fragrance molecules.
Fe-based “electron pump” involving NiCo-LDH enables robust and highly-selective electrocatalytic methanol oxidation to formic acid
Nucleophile oxidation reactions, represented by the incomplete methanol oxidation reaction (i-MOR) to formic acid, can effectively lower the potential of electrolytic hydrogen production while generating high-value products.
About this collection
Green Chemistry is proud to present this series, showcasing work being conducted by Emerging Investigators. This collection aims to highlight the excellent research being carried out by researchers in the early stages of their independent career from across the breadth of green chemistry.
This collection will be updated when new Emerging Investigator Series papers are published – so keep checking this page and watch the collection grow.