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Regulatable selective synthesis of benzofurans and coumarins from aryl propargyl ethers via an electrochemical tandem cyclization reaction

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11216-11221
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03842H, Paper
Zhaoyue Feng, Xueyi Guan, Haiyang Ma, Yingsibing Fan, Ping Liu, Peipei Sun
A divergent protocol for the selective synthesis of benzofuran-2-carboxaldehydes and 3-organoselenyl-2H-coumarins from propargylic aryl ethers in the presence of dialkyl(aryl) diselenides under electrochemical reaction conditions was established.
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Photocatalytic acylation of lysine screened using a microfluidic-based chemical robotic system

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11238-11248
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03562C, Paper
Zhanfeng Hou, Chuan Wan, Heming Jiang, Yuena Wang, Yun Xing, Jinpeng Wang, Zhihong Liu, Xiaochun Guo, Yuhao An, Wei Han, Rui Wang, Xinhao Zhang, Feng Yin, Zigang Li
In our work, we contribute to the photoredox catalytic lysine acylation in proteins and peptides. The optimal reaction conditions were obtained using a high-throughput microfluidic-based chemical robotic system and GPR model.
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Catalytic synthesis of renewable lubricant base oils with methyl oleate and aromatics

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11249-11258
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03448A, Paper
Binbin Zhou, Nan Wang, Sibao Liu, Guozhu Liu
Aromatic-ester and cyclo-branched alkane renewable lubricant base oils were produced from methyl oleate and biomass-derived aromatics by alkylation and alkylation followed by hydrodeoxygenation (HDO).
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Visible light-induced strain-release transformations of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11083-11105
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03193H, Tutorial Review
Qing-Bao Zhang, Feng Li, Bin Pan, Shanshan Zhang, Xiang-Guo Yue, Qiang Liu
This review aims to provide an overview on the recent visible light-mediated strain-release transformations of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes. Prospects for future development of (aza)bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes in this fascinating field are outlined.
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Selective electrosynthesis of aldehydes at industrially relevant current densities via tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11290-11302
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04536J, Paper
Ting Lin, Menglu Cai, Huijie Chen, Yiming Mo
A closed-loop tandem electrochemical–chemical catalysis system for aldehyde synthesis was developed, demonstrating a viable approach for the electrosynthesis of valuable intermediates under practical current densities with minimal waste electrolyte.
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Production of nanochitins via a shell biorefinery process for self-assembly applications as photonic films and Pickering emulsions

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11222-11237
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC02680B, Paper
Open Access
Xuhai Zhu, Fuyan Peng, Hui Li, Rongjun Lin, Rui Lu, Fang Lu
A simple, environmentally friendly, and flexible shell biorefinery process for integrated utilization of all NCh products in high-value applications, such as photonic films and Pickering emulsions.
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Comparative techno-economic and life cycle assessment of electrocatalytic processes for lignin valorization

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11303-11315
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC01963F, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Zahra Ebrahimpourboura, Manish Mosalpuri, Cheng Yang, Aditya Ponukumati, Corey Stephenson, Marcus Foston, Mark Mba Wright
This study explores the potential of using electrochemical (EC) methods for valorizing lignin, a lignocellulosic biomass cell wall component, into biofuels and high-value compounds.
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Substrate-controlled regioselective hydrophosphorylation of allenes to enable photocatalytic synthesis of alkenylphosphoryl compounds

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11272-11279
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03588G, Paper
Tian-Ming Yang, Xin-Lu Fan, Wei Shi, Xuefei Zhao, Xu-Hong Hu
A visible-light-induced hydrophosphorylation of allenes with H-phosphine oxides is demonstrated to give a diverse range of alkenylphosphoryl compounds in a highly stereoselective and regioselective manner.
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Thermodynamically stable synthesis of high entropy alloys and efficiently catalyzed oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid under base-free conditions

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11316-11327
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04186K, Paper
Guangqiang Lv, Shan Liu, Xiaoyan Chen, Mengxin Chen, Yanjuan Wu, Yuji Gao, Shuai Wang, Furong Tao, Jingui Wang, Liwei Niu
In a completely non-alkaline aqueous system, a high-entropy alloy catalyst composed of FeCoNiCuGaPt activates O2 and H2O molecules to form hydroxyl radicals (˙OH) and efficiently oxidizes 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.
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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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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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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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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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Comparison of microbial strains as candidate hosts and genetic reservoirs for the valorization of lignin streams

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03876B, Paper
Open Access
Rebecca A. Wilkes, Andrew J. Borchert, Valentina E. Garcia, Gina M. Geiselman, Sarah Liu, Adam M. Guss, Joshua K. Michener, Daniel R. Noguera, Eiji Masai, John M. Gladden, John Ralph, Gregg T. Beckham
Comparison of microbial strains for tolerance to and catabolism of lignin stream constituents toward evaluating microbial hosts for lignin bioconversion.
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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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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
Open Access
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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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The sense of an ending

Directors like Woody Allen and Clint Eastwood are showing that age is no restriction for filmmakers




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Release lockjam ahead?

Two months, fifty films. How will it all add up?




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Thedi Vandha Selvam (1958) Tamil

Star cast: S.S. Rajendran, Rajasulochana, B. Saroja Devi, V.K. Ramasami, T.S. Balaiah, T.K. Ramachandran, ‘Kuladeivam’ V. Rajagopal, T.P. Muthulakshmi, P.R. Mangalam, Lakshmiprabha, A. Karunanidhi, D. Balasubramaniam, M.A. Ganapathi, P.S. Seethalakshmi




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Short boundaries surprise Holder



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Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die IPL match

The Sunrisers, on the other hand, are virtually through to the play-offs and they are on top of the table with 16 points from 12 games.



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Sunrisers hit as Nehra ruled out



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Settled SRH takes on unpredictable DD



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Kings wilt in a massive chase under pressure

Kohli and Gayle send the visitors on a leather hunt in a match reduced to 15-overs-a-side by rain.



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Lions win will seal MI’s fate

Raina’s side could opt for a spinner-friendly track to counter the defending champion's strengths.



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Lions pulverise MI, storm into playoffs

GL made short work of MI's 172/8, riding a rollicking 95-run partnership between Raina and McCullum to advance to the next stage with ease.



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Can Sunrisers tame the marauding Knight Riders?

Injuries to key players a concern for both teams; the winner will meet the loser of Qualifier 1 for a place in the final



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Zaheer Abbas wants to see Pakistan players in IPL

Mr. Abbas also called for the revival of bilateral cricket ties between Pakistan and India.



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Sunrisers eliminate Knight Riders

Bowlers do the trick once again for the Hyderabad team, setting up a meeting with Lions



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Warner praises bowlers, fielders for win over KKR

Sunrisers came up with a fine bowling performance and fielding effort to restrict KKR to 140 for eight last night.



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Lions batsmen vs Sunrisers bowlers, the defining contest of Qualifier-2

With the tactical plans mapped out, the emphasis at the Kotla will be on execution under pressure



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Cool Warner catapults Sunrisers to IPL Final

SRH were pegged back by wickets at every stage, but David Warner stayed tenacious, unleashing shots at will to chase down 163 with 4 wickets to spare.



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Warner does it for Sunrisers

Bipul Sharma lends a helping hand, as the Hyderabad team makes Sunday's final



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The rise and rise of David Warner



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Lions not surprised by Bipul’s cameo: Finch



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Sunrisers a cut above RCB, lift IPL 2016 trophy

David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to an 8-run win in Bengaluru, defending 208/7 despite a 114-run opening partnership between Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli.



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Warner’s Sunrisers walk away with the trophy

Third-time disappointment for Royal Challengers as the Hyderabad team weathers a typical Gayle assault in a thrilling finale



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It was a team effort: David Warner of Sunrisers IPL win



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Sunrisers won because of strong bowling attack, says Kohli

Definitely proud of the way we played this season, said the RCB captain.



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Self-belief: the soul of sport

It’s an innate quality, a gift of nature, that often confers greatness on players.




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IPL player retention: Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit, ABD, stay with their franchises

The Indian Premier League player auction is to be held later this month




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Performance of Indians and overseas players in the IPL

Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, David Warner, and Andre Russell have the best numbers, while M.S. Dhoni, K.L. Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are the top Indian performers.




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IPL Auction 2022 updates| Hard day for spinners, but Mega Auction springs a lot of surprises for uncapped players

A total of 590 players are up for new contracts in the IPL auction, with franchises entitled to spend upto ₹561.50 crore