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Effect of a phase transfer catalyst structure on the alkaline hydrolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate)

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11125-11131
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05070C, Communication
Open Access
Lee B. Anderson, Conall Molloy, Lorenzo Pedrini, Ian L. Martin, Stephen J. Connon
The evaluation of a library of phase transfer catalysts in the alkaline hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate revealed the key interplay between catalyst structure/properties and the reaction conditions.
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Biomass-derived polyol esters as sustainable phase change materials for renewable energy storage

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11259-11271
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03460K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Magdalena Gwóźdź, Marta Markiewicz, Stefan Stolte, Anna Chrobok, David R. Turner, Karolina Matuszek, Alina Brzęczek-Szafran
Innovative thermal battery technology has the capability to revolutionize the renewable energy storage market.
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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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Utilize rather than create: transforming phthalonitrile resin into N-rich hierarchical porous carbon for supercapacitor materials

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04103H, Paper
Yi Li, Qiancheng Liu, Qian Zhang, Xiaoxiao Li, Yang Yang, Pan Wang, Kui Li, Ying Li, Fei Zhong, Qi Liu, Yun Zheng, Xulin Yang, Peng Zhao
The “utilize rather than create” strategy employs the reaction product (RPH) as the precursor and the by-product (KCl) as the template for the synthesis of N-rich hierarchical porous carbon for high performance supercapacitor materials.
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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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Bio-derived solvent-based automated dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for pretreatment of diamide insecticides in environmental water samples

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04467C, Paper
Jin Liu, Yuxin Wang, Rui Song, Yukun Yang, Li Li, Xu Jing
The automatic dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction based on bio-derived solvents achieved great environmental greenness, high-throughput operation, and low human error compared to the present sample pretreatment methods for diamide insecticides.
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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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CO2 switchable solvents for sustainable dissolution, modification, and processing of cellulose materials: a critical review

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04032E, Critical Review
Open Access
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Peter McNeice, Ben L. Feringa
CO2 switchable solvents provide a convenient and environmental method to dissolve and process cellulose.
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Encounter with a master

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IPL | After ₹48k-crore media rights deal, Ness Wadia pitches for longer seasons

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia congratulated Jay Shah and Co for delivering on an innovative media rights strategy but hoped the IPL would have more games over two halves in a calendar year



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What to watch till winter

With Game of Thrones wrapping up its sixth season, here are four other shows about politics and betrayal to watch till it returns




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The mastermind

Back with a news-based quiz show, Siddhartha Basu says knowledge is a great leveller in Indian society




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‘Only performance matters’: Neil Bhoopalam

Actor Neil Bhoopalam on playing a young prime minister in “24” and how good digital content can change the dynamics of entertainment industry




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Netflix sacks Kevin Spacey after sexual misconduct allegations

It was reported that eight current and former employees of “House of Cards” had alleged sexual misconduct against Spacey.




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‘Better batteries will drive electric car spread’




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Take on new terrain

With the CS 400, Bajaj is looking to bring its performance and value concept into the mid-capacity sport tourer segment




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Monster madness

Nissan’s famed GT-R, popularly known as ‘Godzilla’ among its enthusiast followers, is as bulky as its namesake, but every bit as awe-inspiring




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A sporty scooter!

Aprilia SR 150 is all set to change the sedate image of the two-wheeler




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We take Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350 for spin in Bangkok

As Royal Enfield unveils the Hunter 350 in Bangkok, this biker looks back on his chequered past with The Bullet before taking the newest launch for a spin




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MG Gloster introduced with minor facelift




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Hero’s Vida V1 Plus, Pro e-scooters launched




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Viaterra Claw tail bag: Spacious and sturdy

Travelling light seems to be the only option when you are on a two-wheeler. However, the Viaterra Claw can help you pack on more than the basics




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RCB must focus on bettering bowling department: AB

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'Two games to go, lot of entertainment...': SKY

Suryakumar Yadav lavished praise on spinner Varun Chakravarthy for his magical figures of 5 for 17 during their three-wicket loss to South Africa in the second T20I in Gqeberha




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How Chakravarthy bounced back after 3 tough years

Varun Chakravarthy credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by new head coach Gautam Gambhir as vital in helping regain his lost form.




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Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after...

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan.




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Rupali Ganguly wins big, stepdaughter deletes defamatory posts after Anupamaa star filed Rs 50 crore defamatory case

Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha Verma has deleted the defamatory post about the actress, and her lawyer reacted to the moral victory they secured.




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Ajay Devgn's Singham Again overtakes Hrithik Roshan's Fighter, is now the second biggest Bollywood film of...

The Rohit Shetty-directed Singham Again has crossed the domestic net collections of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Fighter at the box office.




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DNA TV Show: Uddhav Thackeray's helicopter checked by poll authorities in Latur ahead of Maharashtra elections

Shiv Sena (UBT) posted a video of the poll authorities' act on its X handle.




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Bigg Boss 18: Netizens say 'Rajat Dalal is crying in the corner' after Chahat Pandey requests for Vivian Dsena's...

In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 18, arch rivals Vivian Dsena and Chahat Pandey turned 'frenemies' for coffee.




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Koregaon Bhima violence a matter of ‘larger conspiracy’: State tells Inquiry Commission




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5 dead, 6 injured in Maharashtra’s Bhosari as water tank collapses; PCMC says construction illegal




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‘It is so cool to play with my mom and win’: Winning mother-daughter team claims top spot at National Badminton tournament