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Synergistically Enhanced Co-Adsorption of HMF and Hydroxyl on Selenium and Oxygen Dual Vacancies in CeO2-CuNiSe2/NF for High-Efficiency HMF Electrooxidation

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC07018J, Paper

Junpu An, Fan Yang, Hongchen Liu, Kexin Wei, Chunhui Yu, Siyuan Sun, Yang Sun, Jiahui Liu, Xinyang Sun, Ruijing Feng, Yongfeng Li
Electrocatalytic conversion of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) represents a sustainable route for value-added chemical production. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics, caused by inadequate adsorption of HMF and...
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Demonstrating a butylamine-based deconstruction method for poplar biomass and conversion by diverse microbial strains

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06335C, Paper

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Jiayuan Jia, Demian Dietrich, Venkataramana R. Pidatala, Emine Akyuz Turumtay, Edward E. K. Baidoo, Carolina A. Barcelos, Joseph Palasz, Md Maksudur Rahman, Chae Won Kang, Valentina E. Garcia, Edward Koleski, Justin Panich, Eric R. Sundstrom, Aymerick Eudes, Hemant Choudhary, Taek Soon Lee, John M. Gladden, Blake A. Simmons, Joonhoon Kim, Alberto Rodriguez
Pretreatment of poplar biomass with butylamine released >100 g L⁻¹ of fermentable sugars and supported the biosynthesis of three different bioproducts.
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Morphology-Controlled Fully Spray-Coated Organic Solar Cells with High Power-to-Weight Ratio

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00940A, Paper

Qin Wang, Kang An, Zhisheng Zhou, Hongyu Zhang, Zhipeng Yin, Jialin Wu, Xingwang Kang, Feiyue Lu, Xujie Hui, Wei Meng, Youyu Jiang, Yinhua Zhou, Keyou Yan, Lei Ying, Ning Li
High power-to-weight photovoltaics are crucial for weight-constrained platforms, including near-Earth satellites, unmanned aerial systems, and portable power. Spray coating offers a particularly attractive deposition route due to its non-contact nature...
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Polymers in Ionic Liquids and Ionic Liquids in Polymers: Critical Factors for Compatibility and Materialization

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01648K, Perspective

Masayoshi Watanabe
Ionic liquids (ILs) are recognized as a third class of solvents, following water and organic solvents. ILs can dissolve gases, inorganic salts, non-ionic organic compounds, and even polymers. In this...
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Improve the Operational Stability and Durability of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell by Using a Novel Lignin-Containing Nanocellulose Fibers Modified Carbon Fiber Paper

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00753H, Paper

Ruyin Ma, Yunfei Zhang, Jinghang Zhu, Daliang Guo, Jianbin Chen, Linxin Zhong, Chengliang Duan, Yinchao Xu, Jing Li, Huifang Zhao, Lizheng Sha
The commercial feasibility of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) is often hindered by the insufficient durability and high cost of carbon fiber paper (CP). Here, we report a sustainable...
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Electronic Engineering of Ni3S2 via Mo/Cl Co-doping for Upcycling Polyethylene Terephthalate into Formate with Concurrent Hydrogen Evolution

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01524G, Paper

Yang Li, Guoen Zhang, Chuanshun Feng, Feng Lin, Huan Ye, Wenqi Wei, Qicheng Zhang, Wenchao Peng, Xiaobin Fan
Electrocatalytic conversion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into formate coupled with hydrogen generation represents a sustainable pathway for plastic upcycling. Herein, a nickel sulfide catalyst (Mo,Cl-Ni3S2) is developed for...
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Deciphering the Concerted PCET/Decarboxylation Pathway in Photocatalyst-Free Acylation of Activated Alkenes to 1,4-Dicarbonyls

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02445A, Communication

Jiangwei Wen, Lulu Zhao, Yue Wang, Yuan-Ye Jiang, Jianjing Yang
4-Dicarbonyl motifs are notoriously difficult to synthesize, yet the mechanistic underpinnings of conventional electron donoracceptor (EDA) strategies remain contentious. Here we unambiguously resolve this debate and disprove the hydrogen-bonding EDA...
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Hydrogel electrolytes for multifunctional zinc ion batteries

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01736C, Tutorial Review

Yuchun Gou, Hengbo Jia, Yuanyuan Yang, Ziyi Cheng, Yaning Zhou, Xin Meng, Qian Li, Le Li
This review discussed the electrochemical performance design methods of hydrogel electrolytes for multifunctional ZIBs in recent years, taking into account the different functionalities of ZIBs.
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Genome-scale reconstruction of lignin-derived aromatic catabolism across Pseudomonas enables a modular chassis design for lignin bioconversion

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01067A, Critical Review

Hafiz Rameez Khalid, Ayesha Muqadass, Huda Ahmad Alghamdi, Muhammad Zohaib Nawaz, Daochen Zhu
Genomic and metabolic symphony: conducting lignin valorization through modular catabolic pathways in Pseudomonas for sustainable biofuels production.
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Safe and sustainable by design: case study of a magnetic torus microreactor and bionanocompounds for wastewater treatment

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06437F, Paper

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Olga P. Fuentes, Amaimen Guillén-Pacheco, Johann F. Osma, Guido Sonnemann
Application of SSbD framework to an emerging wastewater treatment technology involving microreactors and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs).
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Photocatalytic CO₂-Promoted Divergent C(sp³)–H Carboxylation of Benzyl Alcohols

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02235A, Paper

Wenlong Shan, Zeyu Zhang, Jiayuan Li, Chanjuan Xi
While carbon dioxide is extensively utilized as a C1 building block, catalytic strategies that seamlessly merge its roles as both transient promoter and terminal electrophile for direct C–H carboxylation remain...
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Sustainable cathode material screening for sodium-ion batteries using a hesitant fuzzy-intuitionistic MCDM framework

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00637J, Paper

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Sayan Das, Manuel Baumann, Marcel Weil
Na₂FeSiO₄ is the optimal solution when input-related toxicity is not included, while Na_0.61Fe[Fe(CN)₆]_0.94 † becomes a promising option with the inclusion of that factor under given assumptions and limitations of the approach.
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A self-healing hydrogel electrolyte based on carboxymethyl cellulose with synergistic structural reinforcement and ion transport regulation for flexible zinc-ion batteries

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01094F, Paper

Lei Gou, Degong Zhang, Wei Wang, Wenzhuo Ma, Yanjing Wang, Ganlin Yang, Shuyang Luo, Xiaoyong Fan
CMC-B-0.2 electrolyte is formed by borate ester bonds, Zn²⁺ coordination and hydrogen bonding. It delivers high strength and fast self-healing. B–O groups regulate Zn²⁺ solvation sheath, lower desolvation barrier and homogenize interfacial ion flux.
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Enantiocomplementary Synthesis of Chiral 2,3-Dihydroxy Aryl Ketones via ThDP-Dependent Enzymatic Catalysis

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01483F, Paper

Dan Li, Zheng Zhu, Xiaoyu Chen, Xuesi Chen, Liming Ouyang, huangong Li, Li Xin Zhang, Yongtao Xie
A green and enantiocomplementary biocatalytic platform for chiral 2,3-dihydroxy aryl ketones has been developed. This method employs ThDP-dependent enzymes to catalyze the direct coupling of aryl aldehydes with unprotected glycolaldehyde...
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Machine learning to predict plasma-based CO2 conversion in dielectric barrier discharges

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01077F, Paper

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Jiayin Li, Pranav Arun, Sirui Li, Annemie Bogaerts, Fausto Gallucci, Jing Xu, Xinpei Lu
Plasma-based CO 2 conversion is an emerging defossilization technology to combat climate change while producing valuable chemical feedstock, yet its optimization is hampered by complex nonlinear behavior and resource-intensive experimentation....
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Red photon-driven aminomethylation of indoles to access the sterically hindered indolyl tertiary amines

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00269B, Paper

Nand Lal, Sanjay S. Bisht, Manoj V. Mane, Sarang P. Gumfekar, Aslam C. Shaikh
We herein report the development of a sustainable protocol for N-aminomethylation of indoles to generate medically important sterically hindered indolyl tertiary amines utilizing an organic photocatalyst under the irradiation of red photons.
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Warm non-equilibrium plasma-assisted catalysis for sustainable ammonia synthesis

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00480F, Communication

Ananthanarasimhan Jayanarasimhan, Abhishek Umesh Shetty, Dinesh Dhanabal, Sharanya Acharya, K. V. S. S. Bhargavi, Reetesh Kumar Gangwar, Debayan Saha, Shashi Ranjan
Integrating warm plasma with downstream catalysis advances green ammonia synthesis. Vibrationally excited species alter the Sabatier optimum, shifting the potential of the catalyst material and highlighting plasma's role in system design.
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Enhanced cleavage of C–C bonds in polycarbonate plastic wastes to obtain valuable phenolics over a potassium-modified triazine-based strong base catalyst

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01312K, Paper

Xiaoqin Si, Yu Yue, Keke Niu, Hongyan Zhao, Guozhi Zhu, Xin Liu, Zhenfu Wang, Tianliang Lu
An efficient noble metal-free strategy with a K-CTF strong base catalyst was developed to enhance the cleavage of inert C–C bonds in polycarbonate plastic wastes and achieve valuable monophenols.
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Electrochemical ammonia oxidation using nickel copper hydroxide with H2 recovery at high current density and selectivity

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06877K, Paper

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D. D. van Noordenne, P. J. Jungbacker, A. Urakawa, F. M. Mulder
Electrochemical ammonia oxidation to nitrite using a homogeneous nickel copper hydroxide catalyst with H₂ recovery at high current density.
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Efficient preparation of battery-grade Li2CO3 from spent battery leachate via integrated solvent extraction and direct precipitation

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00941G, Paper

Qiyuan Zheng, Yanbin Yang, Wanting Xu, Jun Peng, Guiqing Zhang
Battery-grade Li₂CO₃ is produced from the lithium-containing raffinate of spent lithium-ion batteries through a two-step extraction–precipitation process.
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Solvent recycling in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS): combination of a swellable macroporous polystyrene (SMPS) resin and green binary solvents

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01716A, Paper

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Mani Kaushal, Sikabwe Noki, Yuxing Yang, Chaoyang Wang, Cheng Zhang, Alesandra Basso, Simona Serban, Dan Wu, Yanjun Li, Xiaokang Kou, Ashish Kumar, Anamika Sharma, Beatriz G. de la Torre, Fernando Albericio
Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) relies heavily on hazardous solvents, such as N,N′-dimethylformamide (DMF), whose substitution by green solvents is proving more challenging than expected.
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Advances in Regeneration of Spent Graphite Anodes via Fabricating Artificial Interphase

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC07000G, Tutorial Review

Mengxiao Wu, Shanshan Pan, Xuejiao Dai, Jiateng Shi, Danfeng Jiang, Rulin Hou, Jiajia Li, Jie Yan, Haitao Zhang
The global growth in the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has resulted in the rapid accumulation of spent graphite (SG) anodes, creating substantial environmental pressure. Efficient recycling of SG can...
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Self-healable capacitors with improved thermostability from stereocomplex PLA

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC02427K, Paper

Neha Mulchandani, Bartosz Mikolaj Gackowski, Luciana Tavares, William Greenbank, Thomas Ebel, Anne Ladegaard Skov, Anders Egede Daugaard
Sustainable, thermostable, self-healing capacitors developed using poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as a bio-based dielectric material.
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Asymmetric Synthesis of Alkyl Fluorides via Biocatalytic Reduction of α-Fluoroenones and α-Fluoroenoates

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00545D, Paper

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Helen Allan, Yu Wang, Bethan Winterson, Alexandra King, Abil Aliev, Rachel Szpara, Victor Laserna, Charlotte E. Coomber, John M. Ward, Jack Jeffries, Helen C. Hailes, Tom Sheppard
Here we report the first biocatalytic asymmetric synthesis of alkyl fluorides via reduction of α-fluoroenones and α-fluoroenoates using ene reductase enzymes. The reduction of a wide range of (Z) or...
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Efficient Methanolysis of PET toward High-Purity DMT via Homo-Heterogeneous Mn²⁺/Mn₂O₃ Synergistic Catalysis

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01939K, Paper

Lei Yang, Jiacheng Gao, Min Su, Li Yua, Yuan Wang, Dajun Wang, Heng Zheng, Shaojun Yuan, Like Ouyang
The depolymerization of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has predominantly focused on zinc-based catalysts, benefiting from their stable Lewis acidity derived from unique 3d orbital electronic configurations. In contrast, manganese-based catalytic...
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De novo microbial production of picolinic acid via a short-cut biosynthetic pathway

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00467A, Paper

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Cui Guo, Ashley Tseng, Nguyen N. T. Luu, Yuheng Lin
A green, sustainable, and short-cut biosynthetic pathway is established via metabolic engineering for microbial picolinic acid production.
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Controlled release of chemically diverse small molecules from liquid-core capsules assembled under fully aqueous conditions

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01588C, Paper

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Rita C. Neves, Bárbara S. Neves, Bruno P. Morais, Raquel C. Gonçalves, João F. Mano, Mariana B. Oliveira
Liquid core alginate/ε-poly-L-lysine capsules assembled in aqueous solvent enable controlled release of diverse sub-kDa molecules. Tannic acid post-treatment reduces permeability, allowing tunable transport and sustained release across capsule sizes.
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Green steel production: an overview

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01497F, Critical Review

Nai Shi, Yun Xie, Peter Watson, Zhiliang Wu, Xiaomin Xu, Mark Buntine, Hongwei Wu, Zongping Shao
This review systematically summarizes green steel production methods, including their reaction mechanisms, advantages, bottlenecks, and future outlooks.
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Promoting H2O2 production via a molten-salt-engineered carbon nitride photocatalyst in a triphasic membrane reactor

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01485B, Paper

Zirui You, Chuyue Lu, Jinpeng Hu, Xinxing Li, Jijia Sun, Yucong Huang, Fangrun Jin, Guanwu Lian, Wenguang Tu, Oleksandr Savateev, Jingjing Xiong, Dongxu Ji, Zhigang Zou, Zhongxin Chen
A molten-salt-engineered carbon nitride composite membrane creates a stable gas–liquid–solid interface for continuous photocatalytic H₂O₂ synthesis, delivering a production rate of 50 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ and a robust 20 hours of operation.
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High-rate mass transfer in a mesoporous catalyst with atomically dispersed cobalt sites enables efficient electrochemical synthesis of glycine

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00863A, Paper

Xiaoxia Yu, Ke Chang, Juan Peng
The Co–N–C-700 electrocatalyst achieves efficient glycine electrosynthesis via the C–N coupling pathway: NO₃⁻ → *NO₃⁻ → *NO₂⁻ → *NH₂OH → *oxime → glycine, with a faradaic efficiency of 70.25% and a production rate of 907.1 µmol h⁻¹ cm⁻².
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In situ carbon recovery from refractory organics in wastewater: a critical review

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01352J, Critical Review

Ning Li, Rui Wang, Jianhui Zhao, Xiaoming Peng, Wenchao Peng, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen
This review summarizes in situ carbon recovery technologies, quantifies the economic and environmental performance, and analyzes scale-up challenges.
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One-pot lignocellulosic bioplastic synthesis through in situ deconstruction of deep eutectic solvents

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00042H, Paper

Wang Zhao, Jianbo Shuai, Hao Hu, Nuo Xu, Cheng Xu, Zepeng Lei, Xiaohui Wang
A gas-releasing DES enables protective lignocellulose deconstruction via in situ basic gas generation. It preserves cellulose integrity (DP > 600) and yields homogeneous solutions for fabricating transparent, high-performance films and coatings.
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Towards safe and sustainable ionic liquids: a critical outlook on industrial and pharmaceutical integration

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01231K, Tutorial Review

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Assya Bellaadem, Roland Kalb, Blaž Likozar, Filipa A. Vicente
An integrated assessment combining LCA, TEA, toxicity, and scalability provides a comprehensive evaluation of ionic liquids for industrial implementation.
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One-step supramolecular co-assembly of lignin into micro-/nanospheres for photostable, sustained-release delivery of photosensitive pesticides

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01679K, Paper

Hong-Zhen Sun, Haixiu Bai, Yu-Han Shang, Xinyao Ye, Min Wang, Wei Xu, Jia-Long Wen, Da-xia Zhang, Feng Liu
Conventional pesticide formulations face trade-offs among energy-intensive processing, organic-solvent burdens, and poor photostability. While encapsulation strategies offer a remedy, they are invariably hampered by intricate, multi-step fabrication. Herein, we develop...
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Enabling the carbon loop with economical C1-based medium-chain fatty acid biomanufacturing

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01362G, Paper

Chenyue Zhang, Qiang Fei
An integrated life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis framework for producing medium-chain fatty acids via C1-based biomanufacturing.
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Multi-physical field synergistic driving for Solar-Driven Interfacial Evaporation: mechanisms, strategies and system optimization

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01760F, Critical Review

Chongjia Fang, Haixin Guo, Xinhua Qi
Solar-driven interfacial water evaporation (SDIWE) is a promising technology for seawater desalination and wastewater treatment, as it converts solar energy primarily at the solid-liquid-gas interface. However, its performance depends on...
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Development of sustainable green ink using agricultural biomass-derived green carbon: functional and environmental perspectives

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00729E, Paper

Rupam Bandyopadhyay, Rajarshi Bhar, Prakash Taksal, Jayanta Bhattacharya, Brajesh Kumar Dubey, Chandra Sekhar Tiwary
The development of sustainable green ink (GI) using biomass derived green carbon (GC) as a pigment offers a sustainable alternative to traditional carbon black-based formulations. The developed GI exhibited better...
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Synergistic delignification of corncob with a phenoxyethanol/alkaline hydrogen peroxide biphasic system under mild conditions and mechanistic insights

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01769J, Paper

Yuqiang Liu, Liang Yuan, Junli Ren, Chuanfu Liu, Zengyong Li
Efficient lignin removal under mild conditions remains a critical challenge for sustainable lignocellulosic biorefineries. Herein, a novel biphasic pretreatment system consisting of phenoxyethanol (EPH) and alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP) was...
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Electrocatalytic Valorization of Bio-based 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid: Selective Ring-Opening Hydrogenation to 2-Hydroxyadipic Acid over Nanostructured Bismuth

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00924G, Paper

Ting-Yi Chung, Tzu-Hsuan Wang, Fitri Nur Indah Sari, Jie-You Ke, Chi-cheng Chiu, Chia-Yu Lin
The reductive conversion of biomass-derived 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) offers a sustainable, atom-economical pathway to key platform chemicals, such as 2-hydroxyadipic acid (HAA). While traditional thermocatalytic routes rely on energy-intensive, high-pressure...
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Multi-substrate conversion synchronous cofactor-regeneration for efficient natural product biosynthesis

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01315E, Communication

Chaofeng Li, Yeyun Wu, Fei Gu, Jiawei Wang, Yicheng Xu, Chao Liao, Liangxu Liu, Zhi Lin, Jun Ni
Redox cofactors are pivotal electron mediators in natural product biosynthesis, yet the sacrificial agents required for their regeneration compromise atomic economy and generate unwanted by-products. Herein, we propose a multi-substrate...
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Research Progress on the Synergistic Promotion of Water Splitting Process by Oxyanions

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00582A, Tutorial Review

Wenwen Zi, Jinhua Huang, Xinyue Zhang, Meng Zhang, Junjun Zhang
Hydrogen production via water electrolysis is recognized as one of the most promising strategies for generating renewable hydrogen energy. Facing the current "Dual Carbon" goals, this technology holds significant importance...
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Production of polyols from sugars in biorenewable alcohol: selectivity of hydrogen transfer on metal catalysts

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01028H, Paper

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Qiaozhi Zhang, Zhuoyue Liu, Xuan Li, Iris K. M. Yu
Biogenic isopropanol serves as a liquid H donor for Ru-catalyzed glucose hydrogenation via a chemisorbed-H transfer pathway that competes with H–H combination to H₂.
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Engineering multi-component selenide heterostructures with interfacial electronic interaction for efficient and stable acidic hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysis

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01572G, Paper

Hangtao Fei, Yao Zhu, Long Qian, Yuhao Yin, Yongxia Ao, Ziyu Yuan, Yuting Dai, Tao Zhang, Dongya Yang, Fengxian Qiu
A unique Ru-doped CoSe₂/MoSe₂ heterostructure electrocatalyst synergistically integrated with a highly conductive MXene sheet was synthesized. This work presents a promising pathway for designing advanced transition metal selenide electrocatalysts.
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Boosting energy input and milling efficiency in a mixer mill with 3D-printed milling bodies

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01091A, Paper

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Tim Jansen, Daniel John Schmitz, Jovana Obradović, Carsten Bolm
The geometries of the milling bodies have a significant impact on the milling efficiency as demonstrated by degradations of a triboluminescent copper complex observed by high-speed footage and illustrated in a representative substitution reaction.
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Harnessing electrochemical proton-coupled electron transfer for radical generation from diazo compounds

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01103A, Paper

Yan Min, Lin Wang, Huiying Sun, Hwee Ting Ang, Patrick O'Neill, Srinivas Reddy Dubbaka, Dong Zhang, Jie Wu
Electrochemical PCET activates diazo compounds via reduction to form electrophilic radicals. This protocol enables alkene hydroalkylation, CO₂ carboxylation and Minisci-type alkylations with outstanding functional group tolerance.
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A low-energy and air-stable single-atom copper catalyst for high selectivity in the silaboration of allenes

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00662K, Communication

Zeyu Ren, Liufan Wei, Qi Wu, Song Lin, Yigang Tang, Jin-Yu Chen, Mao-Rui Wang, Hai-Tao Tang, Fei-Hu Cui, Ying-Ming Pan
We developed an air-stable, recyclable Cu(I) single-atom catalyst on low-cost SiC (¥3.5 per kg) for α,β-silaboration of allenes (TOF up to 6.2713 min⁻¹).
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Direct deoxygenative sulfonylation of free alcohols enabled by triphenylphosphine EDA complexes

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01725H, Communication

Haonan Weng, Yahao Wang, Shuo Xu, Yangmin Cao, Mingming Yu, Zhen Wang, Yuan Zhou, Zhaoliang Yang
Visible-light-driven deoxygenative functionalization of unactivated alkyl alcohols via PPh₃-thiosulfonate EDA complex. This mild, base-assisted protocol features high selectivity, broad scope, and direct use of free alcohols without pre-activation.
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Ultrasound-assisted catalytic valorization of nitric acid waste to ammonia using hydrogen nanobubbles

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00304D, Paper

Hee Sun Park, Han-Bok Seo, Heung Bin Lim, Seung-Yop Lee, Nam Hwi Hur
A ultrasound-assisted catalytic process with H_xRuO₂ to convert nitrate waste into ammonia under mild conditions. This synergy establishes a sustainable, low-energy route for simultaneous nitrate remediation and ammonia production.
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Synergistic and autocatalytic proton shuttle with a bifunctional solid acid in low-toxic molten salt hydrate for efficient levulinic acid production from cellulose

Green Chem., 2026, 28,8017-8031
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00488A, Paper

Zhenbang Liu, Shenghui Zhou, Jiangang Wang, Jinghua Wang, Hongyou Cui
Acid-free, pretreatment-free conversion of crystalline cellulose to levulinic acid (85.8% yield) via LiCl·3H₂O/NbP/HZSM-5 synergy. Features self-acceleration, self-circulation, and reduced activation energy (ΔEa = 68.91, 67.68 kJ/mol).
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Revealing sulfur-resistant Pt–CeO2 interfacial sites for water–gas shift catalysts toward waste-to-hydrogen

Green Chem., 2026, 28,8004-8016
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00981F, Paper

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Ga-Ram Hong, Kyoung-Jin Kim, Bong-Gyeong Shin, Hyun-Seog Roh
This study proposes a sulfur-tolerant WGS catalyst design strategy for waste-based hydrogen production by suggesting oxygen mobility at the Pt–O–Ce interface as a key factor in sulfur removal.
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Triacetic acid lactone conversion to methylene-δ-caprolactone: a renewable monomer for bio-based circular polymer synthesis

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7836-7846
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01148A, Paper

Camilo A. Ortega-Vega, Bowei Liu, Francesca D. Eckstrom, Eswara Rao Chokkapu, Eugene Y.-X. Chen, Yuriy Román-Leshkov, Yomaira J. Pagán-Torres
We report a multistep catalytic strategy for converting bio-derived triacetic acid lactone (TAL) into poly(α-methylene-δ-caprolactone) (PMCL), a sustainable PMMA analogue with higher heat resistance and demonstrated chemical recyclability.
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Efficient chemical recycling of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) to crotonic acid via a sodium crotonate/stearyl alcohol catalytic system

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7950-7960
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01185C, Paper

Yankai Zhang, Chenxi Zhu, Haoyi Wang, Yunbiao Qi, Ping Sun, Quanxing Zhang, Wei Jiang
Efficient depolymerization of waste PHB to crotonic acid, enabled by NaCA/StOH catalysis, facilitates the closed-loop recycling of bio-based polyesters.
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Facet-engineered Fe- and Co-decorated Cu2O (111) for highly efficient concurrent electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis and methanol oxidation

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7907-7918
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC07075A, Paper

Chaofan Guo, Yan Zhang, Suyi Yang, Sheng Yang, Jinzhan Su, Liejin Guo
Fe/Co-doped Cu₂O(111) enabled efficient NRR through synergistic dual-site catalysis on active (111) facets. When used as the cathode in a Zn–N₂ battery, it delivered a power density of 14.17 mW cm⁻² and excellent cycling stability.
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Influence of the cathodic binder on CO2 electroreduction to formic acid in a three-compartment electrolyzer

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7993-8003
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06974B, Paper

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Konstantin von Foerster, Sergio Sanz, Krzysztof Dzięcioł, Urbain Nzotcha, Bastian Rutjens, Bernhard Schmid, Hermann Tempel, Rüdiger-A. Eichel
In the eCO₂R-to-HCOOH with a three-compartment electrolyzer, the choice of a suitable cathodic binder, together with observed catalyst migration and accumulation, may contribute to improving selectivity at higher current densities.
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Sustainable conversion of lignocellulose hydrolysates without detoxification treatment to biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) by a Halomonas venusta DSM4743 cell factory

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7847-7858
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00055J, Paper

Yutian Zhang, Fen Yin, Yingying Zheng, Xiaojun Ma, Jianing Li, Fumeng Yang, Dongna Li, Yachao Li
The use of lignocellulosic biomass resources as substrate feedstock has become an effective way to reduce polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production costs.
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Optimized green extraction of multifunctional aliphatic and aromatic compounds from suberin-rich agro-industrial potato peel waste

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7793-7805
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00954A, Paper

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Pedro Florido-Moreno, Diego Rodríguez-Rodríguez, José J. Benítez, Jorge Rencoret, Ekram Wassel, Ruth E. Stark, Susana Guzmán-Puyol, José A. Heredia-Guerrero, José C. del Río
This study presents a sustainable alternative to transform potato peel waste into useful compounds through a green chemical process.
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Electroreductive deconstruction and oxygenation of cyclic amines

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7982-7992
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01030J, Paper

Shiv Dutt, Neelam Duhan, Vikas Kale, Prabal Banerjee
We report a greener and sustainable strategy for selective C–N bond cleavage of unstrained cyclic amines via a direct electricity-induced reduction, without using any redox mediator, to deliver δ-substituted amides and ketoamides.
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Domino photoreduction of CO2 to CH4/C2H6 by steering catalyst amounts

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7925-7939
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC04570C, Paper

Minzhi Ma, Mengge Jia, Shichu Zhao, Zhiqiang Jiang, Kangle Lv, Tongqing Li, Helei Chai, Yan Lei, Jingjing Si, Zhi Zheng, Wenjun Fa
Photocharge density-triggered domino (PDTD) synthesis of CH₄/C₂H₆ from CO₂ in photo-/photothermal catalysis.
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Synchronous recognition of P-intermediates and nucleophiles empowers diversified trivalent phosphorus synthesis

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7974-7981
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00555A, Paper

Xue Liu, Jingcheng Hu, Chengbiao Zhu, Dake Wang, Jia Yan, Jinyu Wang, Zhenwei Wei, Yong Yuan, Hong Yi, Aiwen Lei
Electrochemical P–H/X–H coupling: mechanism-guided synchronous recognition enables the programmable construction of P–N, P–S, and P–O bonds to access complex multidentate trivalent phosphine ligands.
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CO2-enabled electrochemical selective deuterodefluorination of β,γ-unsaturated α,α-difluoroesters with tunable alkene deuteration

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7940-7949
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01929C, Paper

Yuhang Dong, Ping Lv, Yingying Chen, Yanni Yue, Xiaoli Bu, Hongping Deng, Mengtao Ma, Fei Xue
Recent advances in deuteration, including C–F bond deuterodefluorination and alkene reductive deuteration, have enabled site-selective isotope labeling of bioactive molecules and functional materials.
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Non-decarboxylative functionalization of free carboxylic acids: strategies for C–O bond formation via photo- and electrochemical approaches

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7586-7658
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00661B, Critical Review

Binbin Huang
This review focuses on advances in photo- and electrochemically mediated C–O bond-forming reactions between non-prefunctionalized carboxylic acids and various intermolecular carbon-based partners, encompassing studies published from 2010 to 2025.
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Electrochemical nitrate-to-ammonia conversion over a broad concentration range via a hollow Co3O4/CuO catalyst

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7827-7835
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00484A, Paper

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Li Yao, Shao Ye, Zhe Li, Mingjie Tuo, Yibin Cui, Zhenbin Wang, Zhenhua Xie, Wenlei Zhu, Bo Shen
Hollow Co₃O₄–CuO heterostructures enable efficient nitrate-to-ammonia conversion across a broad concentration range in neutral solution.
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Hydrogen isotope exchange of multisubstituted alkenes catalyzed by zeolite

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7919-7924
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00499G, Paper

Yuan Gao, Feiyu Qiu, Yi Chen, Huize Li, Zhanhong Zheng, Xinhao Tang, Andi Zou, Aiwen Lei, Wu Li
We report an efficient zeolite-catalyzed hydrogen isotope exchange reaction of multisubstituted olefins via reversible addition of protons to alkenes in D₂O, affording deuterated drugs and natural products through a simple separation operation.
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Photothermal catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to methanol

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7745-7759
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00690F, Tutorial Review

Jie Lin, Chunxue Jiao, Zhenjie Wang, Haihua Yin, Xingchao Dai
The latest advances in catalysts for photothermal catalytic CO₂ hydrogenation to methanol and typical reaction mechanisms were reviewed.
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Plastic waste boosted the plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis process from N2 and H2O

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7760-7767
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00740F, Communication

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Hangtian Hu, Wenping Li, Hui Zheng, Zheng Li, Aiguo Wang, Zhangxin Chen, Jinguang Hu
HDPE boosts plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis from N₂ and H₂O by functioning as both a hydrogen donor and an oxygen scavenger, leading to a 78.9-fold increase in NH₃ yield.
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Unlocking vanadium diboride as a high-performance cathode for zinc-ion batteries

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7806-7815
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01404F, Paper

Yilei He, Lehuan Huang, Zining Li, Yang Li, Liubing Dong
Structure-reorganized vanadium diboride materials to realize advanced high-capacity and stable cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries are proposed.
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Sustainable organic electrochemistry: Earth-abundant metals (EAMs) in organic electrocatalysis

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7692-7744
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00988C, Tutorial Review

Najoua Sbei, Seyfeddine Rahali, Nisar Ahmed
Earth-abundant metals are transforming organic electrosynthesis. This review highlights key mechanistic concepts and recent advances in Fe, Ni, Co, Mn and Cu-catalyzed electrochemical transformations for sustainable bond-forming reactions.
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Low-temperature photothermal CO2-to-CO conversion from flue gas using a g-C3N4/TiO2/MXene heterojunction with 100% selectivity

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7885-7895
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00125D, Paper

Yang Meng, Wen Li, Silvia Zamponi, Yongpeng Ma, Weifeng Zhou, Hongxia Chao, Shi Tang, Mario Berrettoni, Hongzhong Zhang
A g-C₃N₄/TiO₂/MXene heterojunction harnesses industrial waste heat (80 °C) and sunlight to selectively convert flue-gas CO₂ to CO with 100% selectivity, achieving a rate of 349.3 μmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹via pronounced photothermal synergy.
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Catalyst-free lignin photothermal valorization via light-promoted aromatic C–H cleavage

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7896-7906
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06859B, Paper

Zipeng Chen, Yifei Sun, Yunjie Zou, Sanli Tang, Jingjing Tian, Chengliang Mao, Zhihui Ai
Sustainable photochemical conversion offers a promising way to valorize waste lignin to replace petroleum-derived carbon and hydrogen sources.
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Promotion of protein utilization from corn by-product via calcium-dependent growth stimulation of Streptomyces sp. SCUT-3

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7871-7884
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00587J, Paper

Fu-Gen Zhang, Chu-Yan Liang, Ming-Shu Zhang, Lei Wu, Can Qin, Zhi-Wei Li, Jun Dai, Wei Huang, Jun-Jin Deng, Xiao-Chun Luo
Calcium carbonate triggers Ca²⁺-associated responses to enhance Streptomyces sp. SCUT-3 growth, enabling efficient bioconversion of corn gluten meal into highly digestible proteins and bioactive peptides.
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Emerging electrocatalysts and electrolyzers for high-current-density direct seawater electrolysis

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7552-7585
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00859C, Critical Review

Qian Wu, Qingping Gao, Chenggong Zhang, Jiayi Wang, Junlong Li, Fan Yang, Shengjun Sun, Mohamed S. Hamdy, Asmaa Farouk, Xuping Sun
This review summarizes electrocatalysts design strategies for direct seawater electrolysis (DSE) to improve the chloride resistance, activity and selectivity. Operation mechanisms, challenges, and recent advances of electrolyzers are also discussed.
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Computation-aided redesign of C-glycosyltransferases facilitates sustainable biosynthesis of C-glycosides

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7961-7973
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00247A, Paper

Xinhe Liu, Jialin Li, Wenrui Zhao, Xuesong Gong, Qiuyan Sun, Xudong Feng, Chun Li
The CASMDS workflow is presented and applied to construct a hyperstable C-glycosyltransferase (CGT). The molecular mechanism underlying its stability is elucidated, and a high-temperature biosynthetic route for C-glycosides is established.
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From poison to promoter: high-entropy alloy-enabled water activation for robust furfural hydrogenation in a water-containing system

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7816-7826
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00493H, Paper

Qiuxia Wang, Xun Dong, Yu Tian, Xiaoyu Song, Chuao Ma, Hongliang Liu, Sidi Li, Shen Diao, Mingjun Zhou, Honglei Fan
The FeCo₃NiCu_0.5Zr HEA catalyst dissociates water molecules and forms oxygen vacancies to promote hydrogenation of furfural in the presence of water, achieving near-complete conversion of furfural and up to 98% selectivity toward furfuryl alcohol.
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Rethinking hydrothermal carbonization: development of lignin-focused biorefinery for generation of high-value hydrochar and lignin spheres

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7659-7691
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00543H, Tutorial Review

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Valeria Pierpaoli, Giorgio Tofani, Edita Jasiukaitytė-Grojzdek, Blaž Likozar, Miha Grilc, Marco Barbanera, Manuela Romagnoli
This tutorial review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) as a unified platform for biomass valorisation including the most recent developments and future challenges.
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Interfacially engineered MXene hydrogels with dual-conductive networks for high-performance multifunctional sensing via a green and sustainable strategy

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7782-7792
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06447C, Paper

Runfeng Zhang, Yan Zhang, Zongmao Lv, Hai Yu, Jie Liu, Xuejing Zheng, Keyong Tang
The development of high-performance conductive hydrogels through green and sustainable strategies remains a pivotal challenge in flexible electronics.
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Lithium leaching–induced activation of spent LFP composites for enhanced water oxidation with concurrent lithium recovery

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7859-7870
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00526H, Paper

Zhihan Xu, Lun Li, Jingwen Wei, Haojing Zhang, Chao Wu, Yilin Dong, Shibo Xi, Tianze Wu, Kangkang Tong, Xia Long, Bora Karasulu, Zhichuan J. Xu, Ye Zhou
This research transforms a previously ignored phenomenon—lithium leaching—into a powerful design tool, turning an environmental liability (spent LFP) into a high-performance OER catalyst while recovering a critical resource (lithium).
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Ru/TiO2 catalysts for selective formation of ring hydrogenation or ring-opening products from biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

Green Chem., 2026, 28,7768-7781
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06439B, Paper

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Preeti Kashyap, Marcin Jędrzejczyk, Mingjun Gu, Stephan N. Steinmann, David Kubička, Nicolas Keller, Carine Michel, Agnieszka M. Ruppert
A novel catalytic strategy using Ru/TiO₂ enables selective ring hydrogenation or ring-opening of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Combined experimental and theoretical studies elucidate structure–activity relationships and reaction pathways.
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Integrating Mechanochemical Synthesis of a Pyridinium-Based Graphitic Ionic Framework into an Eco-Friendly Gold Recycling Process

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06936J, Paper

Zhi-Wei Liu, Zhizhuo Yang, Zhaoying Zhang, Xilin Gao, Chuanying Liu, Chengliang Xiao
Most gold extraction and electronic waste (e-waste) recycling rely on highly toxic lixiviants, resulting in substantial environmental harm. The use of volatile organic solvents in the synthesis of adsorbents for...
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Life cycle assessment of a layered metal–organic framework for supercapacitor applications

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00912C, Paper

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Chloe J. Balhatchet, Alexander C. Forse, Taylor Uekert
A conductive layered metal–organic framework has environmental impacts 3–4 orders of magnitude higher than activated carbon in supercapacitors, but green chemistry synthesis modifications could substantially improve future sustainability.
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Sustainable photoelectrochemical activation of acetonitrile via transient alkynylnitrile intermediates

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01583B, Paper

Hung-Li Li, Kung-Jui Ho, Pei-Chi Kuo, Ci-Yang Sun, Hung-Chi Chen, Ting-Jun Lin, Yu-Lin Hung, Chien-Wei Chiang
A photoelectrochemical strategy enables de-ammoniative activation of acetonitrile, generating a transient alkynylnitrile intermediate that can be intercepted by amines, amino acids, and peptides.
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Solvent-free/scalable mechanochemical-assisted addition of phosphine oxides to aldehydes: sustainable protocol for one-pot tandem P–C bond formation

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06683B, Paper

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Marcos López-Aguilar, Javier F. Reynes, Luciana Cicco, Alba Suárez-Fernández, Vito Capriati, Alejandro Presa Soto, Felipe García, Joaquín García-Álvarez
Solvent-free mechanochemistry provides a sustainable and scalable route to α-hydroxyphosphine oxides via chemoselective P–C bond formation under air and at room temperature.
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Synergistic Au–Pd catalysis of Sonogashira couplings of terminal alkynes with aryl iodides in water

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00513F, Communication

Yilin Zhao, Zhangrong Lou, Zhenhua Fan, Masahiko Yamaguchi, Sheng Zhang, Ming Bao
The first synergistic Pd/Au catalysis of Sonogashira couplings in water is described. Using 0.01 mol% Pd and 2 mol% Au cocatalysts, various terminal alkynes react with aryl iodides, furnishing aryl alkynes in up to 99% yield within 30 minutes.
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Temperature-controlled divergent reactions of bicyclo[1.1.0] butanes with thiocyanate-based protic ionic liquids

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01320A, Paper

Palash Roy, Rohan Chandra Das, Akkattu T. Biju
A protic ionic liquid (HMimNCS) serves simultaneously as solvent, Brønsted acid, and nucleophile for the temperature-controlled divergent reactions of BCBs allowing the synthesis of (iso)thiocyanatocyclobutanes or heterobicyclic scaffolds.
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Engineering a thermally localized Janus membrane for solar-assisted CO2 desorption

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01331G, Paper

Wenqiang Xu, Qiuhui Xie, Yiran Wu, Yang Ma, Tingting Shu, Ruizhe Wu, Jianjia Yu, Lusi Zou
A solar-assisted Janus photothermal membrane reactor enables low-temperature CO₂ stripping from amine solvents, drastically reducing regeneration energy consumption while maintaining high desorption efficiency and excellent long-term operational stability.
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Photothermal catalytic CO2 oxidative propane dehydrogenation over an oxygen-vacancy-rich perovskite-type CeNiO3 catalyst

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01194B, Paper

Chun-Fei Li, Zhen-Hong He, Mei-Xia Yang, Yu-Xuan Ji, Sen-Wang Wang, Meng-Nan Liu, Weitao Wang, Kuan Wang, Huan Wang, Zhao-Tie Liu
Carbon dioxide oxidative dehydrogenation of propane (CO2-ODHP) offers a promising route for the simultaneous production of propylene and the utilization of CO2. To overcome the dual challenges in activating the...
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PHA Biocomposites from Lignocellulose: Scalability and Sustainability Analyses through Dynamic Simulation, LCA, and TEA

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00337K, Paper

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Jhuma Sadhukhan, Xiaoyan Hu, Ritam Sen, James Bowbrick Smith, Kathleen Louise Dunbar, Angela Bywater, Chang Geun Yoo, Jeong Jae Wie, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Lignocellulosic residues are underutilized carbon resources for circular, inherently climate-negative biopolymer manufacturing. This study presents the first integrated dynamic simulation, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysis (DS-LCA-TEA) of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)...
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Electrochemical site-selective C(sp3)–H heteroarylation of proline-containing peptides

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00995F, Paper

Gaochen Liu, Hui Zhou, Xing Liu, Bingchuan Hong, Jing Zhou
External redox agent-free electrochemical HAT enables precise heteroarylation of inert proline C5–H bonds in peptides.
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Mechanochemically activating lepidolite to allow easier lithium extraction and safer thallium handling through alunite formation

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06951C, Paper

Chao Wang, Xueyan He, Junwei Huang, Ting Jiang, Huimin Hu, Qiwu Zhang
Green lithium extraction and thallium immobilization via mechanochemical activation and alunite coprecipitation.
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Photocatalytic hydrogenolysis of C–O bonds in lignin model compounds and lignin bio-oil over Ru-supported holey g-C3N4 exfoliated nanosheets

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06461A, Paper

Himanshu Dhiman, Arjun Manal, Rajendra Srivastava
Lignin valorization into fuel-range hydrocarbons and value-added chemicals remains hindered by the intrinsic complexity of the ether linkage and strong C–O bond in lignin. Among various ether linkages, the 4–O–5...
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PFAS-free quasi-solid polymer electrolytes with enhanced performance for sustainable lithium-ion batteries

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00553E, Paper

Wei-Chi Lai, Li-En Chen, Shen-Jhen Tseng, Chun-Wai Chang, Zhenxing Feng
PFAS-free PES/PEO quasi-solid polymer electrolytes with tunable porosity show enhanced ionic conductivity and Li⁺ transport, enabling stable, high-performance batteries via easily fabricated green processing. Image partly created using Google Gemini.
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Sustainable production of densified wood as advanced structural materials through oxygen delignification

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00841K, Paper

Naycari Forfora, Xiaoxue Zhang, Carl J. Houtman, Roland Gleisner, Peter Kitin, Sara J Fishwild, Marshall Begel, Xuejun Pan, Hoon Kim, Ronalds Gonzalez, JunYong Zhu
This study demonstrated a sustainable and commercially scalable low temperature (~100°C) oxygen delignification (O2-delig) technology for delignifying pristine wood boards to produce advanced superstrong wood structural materials through subsequent densification....
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Soil to society: Red-mud-derived iron oxide electrocatalysts for circular nitrogen upcycling via green ammonia production

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01096B, Paper

Kanhai Kumar, Karuna Kar Nanda
Red mud waste valorisation via tannic-acid chelation yields a Catalyst Portfolio of Fe-based electrocatalysts, enabling dual upcycling — waste iron recovery and electrochemical nitrogen upcycling via selective nitrate-to-ammonia conversion.
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Sustainable and green ultrasound-assisted zinc cementation for efficient removal of Cu2+ and Cd2+ from zinc sulfate electrolytes: mechanism, kinetics, and environmental benefits

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00246C, Paper

Jianqiang Ye, Rong Zhu, Shixing Wang, Yihui Wu, Jiaxing Luo, Xiyan Ding, Hong Liu, Likang Fu, Jingxiang Ma, Gengwei Zhang
This study introduces ultrasonic assistance to replace toxic additives, offering a cleaner hydrometallurgical purification pathway.
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Heterogeneous Photocatalysis Divergent Bifunctionalization of Unactivated β-Bromoethylarenes via Base‑Controlled Selectivity

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC01375A, Paper

Lihua Wu, Jianjing Yang, Bingwen Li, Kelu Yan, Lirong Xu, Jiangwei Wen
The difunctionalization of alkenes and alkynes offers an efficient route to access two functional groups, making it a cornerstone of modern synthetic methodology. Translating this concept to unactivated β-bromoethylarenes, however,...
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Simultaneous Sulfide Remediation and Low-Voltage Hydrogen Production Enabled by Ru-Doped CoNi Sulfide Catalysts

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00977H, Paper

Zhiqiang Peng, Hao Zhou, Kun Wang, Zhang-Hui Lu
Replacing the kinetically sluggish oxygen evolution reaction with sulfide oxidation provides an energy-efficient route for alkaline hydrogen production while enabling the simultaneous upgrading of sulfur-rich wastewater streams. Here we report...
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Structure-Guided Engineering of an Aromatic Dioxygenase from Coniochaeta pulveracea for Improved Catalysis of Lignin-Related Aromatic Olefins

Green Chem., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00126B, Paper

Lei Yu, Yunjian Ma, Chenhao Feng, Frank Hollmann, Wei Ren, Fanghua Wang, Shengjie Guo, Bin Wu, Yonghua Wang
Aromatic dioxygenases (ADOs) catalyse the oxidative cleavage of C=C bonds in aromatic olefins, producing valuable aldehydes or ketones. Due to their coenzyme independence, ADOs are attractive catalysts. However, the limited...
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A multi-enzyme cascade with internal cofactor cycling for the green conversion of inert n-alkanes to α,ω-dicarboxylic acids

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00241B, Paper

Zhijun Kong, Weihan Sun, Wenjin Dong, Su Song, Li Ma, Shengying Li, Hui Chen
A multi-enzyme cascade driven by internal cofactor cycling enables the green, one-pot deep oxidation of inert linear alkanes to α,ω-dicarboxylic acids.
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Metal-free ionic liquids serve as integrated catalyst–solvent systems for green H2S oxidation to sulfur by O2

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC00285D, Paper

Mingzhen Shi, Hongchao Lan, Hailong Ning, Xiaomin Zhang, Xingbang Hu, Youting Wu
This work pioneers a metal-free integrated catalyst–solvent system that employs O₂ as a green oxidant, which efficiently catalyzes H₂S oxidation under mild conditions.
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Optimization of pre-commercial enzyme dosage for a potential lignocellulosic biorefinery

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC07076G, Paper

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Narendra Naik Deshavath, Mounika Durga Nenavath, Vijay Singh
Optimized enzyme dosage has significant implications for improving process economics and could help re-enable sustainable, large-scale second generation (2G) bioethanol production.
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Hydrogen bond regulation to enhance catalytic C–C bond cleavage of polylactic acid wastes in H2O to produce H2

Green Chem., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5GC06247K, Paper

Jianfeng Wang, Zirui Peng, Ziyue Hou, Shuaijun Huang, Tianliang Lu, Yuxuan Liu, Xin Liu, Xiaoqin Si
A hydrogen bond regulation strategy with a Ni–Fe catalyst was developed to enhance cleavage of C–C bonds for the nearly complete transformation of polylactic acid plastic wastes in water into CO₂ and H₂.
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