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Recent advances in N-formylation reaction for the chemical recycling of carbon dioxide

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11106-11124
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04094E, Tutorial Review
Qiang Yuan, Xiao Cai, Weiping Ding, Yan Zhu
The homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyst systems applied in N-formylation reaction of amines and CO2 reaction from both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems are summarized.
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Correction: Continuous production of 1,2-pentanediol from furfuryl alcohol over highly stable bimetallic Ni–Sn alloy catalysts

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11364-11364
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC90117G, Correction
Open Access
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Ajaysing S. Nimbalkar, Kyung-Ryul Oh, Do-Young Hong, Byung Gyu Park, Maeum Lee, Dong Won Hwang, Ali Awad, Pravin P. Upare, Seung Ju Han, Young Kyu Hwang
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Augmentation of Pd-catalysed oxidative C–H/C–H carbonylation through alternating current electrosynthesis

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11177-11181
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04569F, Paper
Haoran Li, Jiaqi Peng, Li Zeng, Linpu Zhou, Muhammad Shabbir, Feiran Xiao, Jiaxin Yuan, Hong Yi, Aiwen Lei
Unsymmetrical-waveform AC electrolysis facilitates Pd-catalysed oxidative C–H/C–H carbonylation. This methodology highlights the substantial benefits conferred by Pd-catalysed conversions in comparison to traditional DC electrolysis.
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Converting waste PET into dimethyl terephthalate and diverse boronic esters under metal-free conditions

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11132-11139
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03358B, Communication
Minghao Zhang, Yunkai Yu, Zhuo Wang, Shaoyu Zhang, Xiong Gao, Jiaming Liu, Jing Li, Weixiang Wu, Qingqing Mei
An ionic liquid-catalyzed metal-free approach was proposed to upcycle waste PET into dimethyl terephthalate and boronic esters, facilitated by multiple hydrogen bonds.
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A green and sustainable multi-enzyme cascade for the biosynthesis of 1,3-propanediamine from crude glycerol in vitro

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03777D, Paper
Daocheng Liao, Shiming Tang, Ying Lin, Suiping Zheng
This paper designs a novel multi-enzyme cascade reaction capable of efficiently synthesizing 1,3-propanediamine from glycerol in vitro.
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Reusable Co-catalysts for general and selective α-alkylation of nitriles with alcohols

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11140-11146
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC04436J, Communication
Open Access
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Zhuang Ma, Zechen Wu, Carsten Kreyenschulte, Stephan Bartling, Henrik Lund, Matthias Beller, Rajenahally V. Jagadeesh
A general cobalt-catalyzed α-alkylation of nitriles with alcohols is reported.
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Development of a highly efficient electrocatalytic hydrogenation and dehalogenation system using a flow cell with a Pd tube cathode

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11328-11333
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04617J, Paper
Hiroaki Tajima, Hideki Ishii, Shinsuke Inagi, Toshio Fuchigami
A novel flow and circulation electrolytic system has been developed for the highly efficient cathodic hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds and dehalogenation of various aromatic halides.
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Economic and environmental sustainability of bio-based HMF production and recovery from lignocellulosic biomass

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11340-11350
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04270K, Paper
Yuyao Jia, Shraddha Maitra, Lavanya Kudli, Jeremy S. Guest, Vijay Singh
Transforming waste stream of biorefinery into high-value bioproducts.
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Formaldehyde dehydrogenase SzFaldDH: an indispensable bridge for relaying CO2 bioactivation and conversion

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03745F, Communication
Boxia Guo, Xiuling Ji, Yaju Xue, Yuhong Huang
A novel formaldehyde dehydrogenase with outstanding reductive activity and kinetic properties was discovered for CO2 bioactivation and conversion.
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Review of carbon-based catalysts for electrochemical nitrate reduction and green ammonia synthesis

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04640D, Tutorial Review
Guanting Liao, Richard L. Smith Jr., Haixin Guo, Xinhua Qi
This work aims to review the latest developments in carbon-based electrocatalysts applied in electrocatalytic nitrate reduction, including pure carbon materials, heteroatom doping or metal-bonding catalysts, and carbon substrate-supported composites.
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Measuring green chemistry: methods, models, and metrics

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11016-11018
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC90118E, Editorial
André Bardow, Javier Pérez-Ramírez, Serenella Sala, Luigi Vaccaro
This themed collection includes selected examples aiming to quantify the benefits and trade-offs of green chemistry by providing assessment methods, models, indicators, and metrics.
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CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide: a versatile heterogeneous photocatalyst for the acylation of indoles with α-keto acids

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05239K, Paper
Jun-Bo Wang, Tong Yue, Ling Xu, Zhi-Qiang Hao, Zhan-Hui Zhang
The composite CdS/Mg–Fe layered double hydroxide was constructed and confirmed as an efficient recyclable heterogeneous photocatalyst for C-3 acylation of indoles with α-keto acids under light irradiation at room temperature.
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Ball milling-promoting difunctionalization of alkynyl sulfonium salts with sulfinic acids towards (Z)-1,2-disulfonylethenes

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04895D, Paper
Li-Hua Yang, Bei Li, Lin Chen, Wen-Shi Yao, Han-Yue Peng, Sha Peng, Long-Yong Xie
A simple ball milling-mediated disulfonylation of alkynyl sulfonium salts with sulfinic acids for the stereoselective synthesis of various (Z)-1,2-disulfonylethenes has been developed under catalyst-, additive- and solvent-free conditions.
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1D/3D hierarchical carbon skeleton confined NiFe nanoparticles with optimized three-phase interfaces as tri-functional electrocatalysts

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04466E, Paper
Yuqing Chen, Binyang Liu, Xuesong Liu, Jiahui Ye, Kuan Deng, Chengjie Wu, Qiang Niu, Tao Yang, Wen Tian, Junyi Ji
Multilevel 1D/3D CNTs/carbon spheres with hydrophilicity can promote the infiltration of an electrolyte into the interior and guide bubble diffusion, thus constructing an optimal gas–solid–liquid interface to enhance the electrocatalytic process.
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EtOH-mediated cascade C(sp3)–H alkylation via aromatization-driven [1,6]-hydride transfer: green and divergent synthesis of spirocyclic azepino[4,3,2-cd]indoles

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04534C, Paper
Yao-Bin Shen, Qian-Hao Zhuang, Xiao-Lin Wang, Xiao-De An, Bin Qiu, Tiesheng Shi, Jian Xiao
Unprecedented EtOH-mediated cascade C(sp3)–H alkylation reactions of 4-dialkylamino-indole-3-carbaldehydes have been realized for the green and divergent synthesis of spirocyclic azepino[4,3,2-cd]indole derivatives.
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High-efficient green catalytic conversion for waste CS2 by non-noble metal cage-based MOFs: An access to high-valued thiazolidine-2-thione

Green Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04541F, Paper
Wenyu Ding, Xinyu Tang, Sheng Jin, Zhao Li, Dongwei Xu, Xiaomin Kang, Zhiliang Liu
Green and effective disposal of Carbon disulfide (CS2) waste into high-valued chemicals under mild conditions is meaningful and challenging. Herein, a novel 3D cluster-based metal-organic framework (MOF) {(Me2NH2)2[Co3(µ3-O)(XN)(BDC)3]∙4DMF∙5MeOH}n (compound 1)...
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Mechanoenzymatic Hydrolysis of Cotton to Cellulose Nanocrystals

Green Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05113K, Paper
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Sandra Kaabel, Inge Schlapp-Hackl, Eero Kontturi, Mauri A. Kostiainen
Solid-state mechanoenzymatic approaches for the production of cellulose nanocrystals from cotton were examined using three commercially available cellulase systems from Trichoderma reesei, Aspergillus niger and a Cellic CTec2 cellulase blend....
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Green Chemistry Startups: Some Lessons Learned

Green Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC05187K, Perspective
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Jason P. Hallett
There has been an explosive growth in environmentally driven startups in recent years. Much of this has included university spin-outs aiming to translate academic research into commercial practice. This activity...
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Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05207B, Paper
Yao Chai, Zirui Pang, Heng Jiang, Chi Chung Tsoi, Liang Wan, Yu Du, Huaping Jia, Yujiao Zhu, Detao Liu, Fengjia Xie, Guangya Zhou, Xuming Zhang
The direct electron transfer mechanism of single-layer Bi2MoO6 ultrathin nanosheets promotes the efficient regeneration of photocatalytic coenzyme NAD(P)H.
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Cycle of despair




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Etcetera: Kollywood snippets




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Idhayakkani (1975)

Star Cast: M.G. Ramachandran, Radha Saluja, Rajasulochana, R.S. Manohar, Pandari Bai, S.V. Ramadas, ‘Vennira Aadai’ Nirmala, V. Gopalakrishnan, V.S. Raghavan, ‘Thengai’ Srinivasan, ‘Isari’ Velan, ‘Kavartchi Villain’ K. Kannan, Rathna, S. Leela S.V. Subbaiah, Vishwaprasad Kanakadurga




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Virtual Kollywood

It may not be long before we see first-person versions of Indian films




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Yes, we Cannes

There’s a lot to look forward to at the film festival this year, especially in the Un Certain Regard section





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No country for small films

Every low-budget film this year has flopped




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Petraalthan Pillaiya (1966)

Star Cast: M.G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki, M.R. Radha, S.A. Asokan, Baby Shakila, M.N. Nambiar, K.A. Thangavelu, Mohana




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week




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New York, New York

The Big Apple forms an important part of one’s cinematic memory




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Spice boy

In this weekly column, the photographer tells us how this photo came to be. This week, we feature singer Haricharan





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Athisaya Thirudan (1958)

Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, T. S. Balaiah, K. A. Thangavelu, T. P. Muthulakshmi, Baby Rajakumari, K. Natarajan, V. N. Elumalai




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week




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Hollywood’s Tamil conquest

The dubbed film market, once dominated by Telugu cinema, is now ruled by English films




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Pillaiyo Pillai (1972)

The film was a box-office success and celebrated 100 days at many centres




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Thyagi (1947)

V.N. Janaki, N. Krishnamurthi, V.S. Mani, ‘Stunt’ Somu, K. Devanarayanan, K.S. Angamuthu, Thodi Kannan, Kolathu Mani, T.V. Sethuraman, C.K. Nagaratnam, V. Saroja




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week

Here are some songs you must listen to this week.




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The piracy nightmare

A look at the losses to the film industry thanks to smartphones, camcorders and hi-tech projectors




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Is Thursday the new Friday?

A look at films being released a day earlier than usual




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How Rang De Basanti created a challenging storyboard for future filmmakers

Rang De Basanti set a trend in filmmaking with its unconventional narrative style




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Daredevils not taking Supergiants lightly

Delhi team to stick to its horses-for-courses policy



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Royal Challengers ride on Kohli’s brilliance

Gayle and de Villiers too join the party in making Kolkata Knight Riders's challenging total seem small




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Virat-AB like Batman-Superman, says Chris Gayle



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‘They are Batman and Superman’



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Hit by a ‘truck-like’ bouncer, Bailey escaped unhurt

George Bailey top-edged a rising ball that dislodged his helmet during the game against Delhi Daredevils.



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Kohli hands Kings a royal thrashing

The RCB captain sets the Chinnaswamy Stadium ablaze, scoring 113 off a mere 50 balls.



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