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Evaluating the Recyclability and Restabilization of Laboratory Plastics Consumables: Impact of Autoclaving and Mechanical Recycling on Polypropylene

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00069J, Paper

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Kim Hao Ng, Leonard D. Süss, Franziska Hirschel, Michael Müller, Bianca Schell, Elke Metzsch-Zilligen, Rudolf Pfaendner, Nico Bruns
Laboratory environments generate substantial amounts of plastic waste primarily consisting of single-use polypropylene (PP) consumables such as pipette tips or test tubes. In this study, the recyclability of such materials...
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Sustainable Chemistry in Pharma: Pfizer Green Chemistry Team’s Perspective

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00761E, Perspective

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Paul Richardson, Christophe Allais, Seda Arat, Juan Colberg, David F. Fernández, Maria Gonzalez-Esguevillas, Rajesh Kumar, Johnny W. Lee, Jovan Livada, Chase E Mack, Jared L Piper, Philipp Roosen, Lauren C Scott
In the last few years, many pharmaceutical companies have shared publicly Net Zero goals aligned with Paris agreement in order to curve climate change and deliver greener medicines to patients....
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Sustainable air plasma regeneration of screen-printed gold electrodes with enhanced electroactive surface area and biosensing performance

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00113K, Paper

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Sina Ardalan, Clara Tran, Stuart Fraser, Marcela Bilek, Anna Ignaszak
Miniaturized electroanalytical devices paired with screen-printed electrodes (SPE) are gaining popularity due to their compact design and minimal analyte requirements. However, their single-use nature and non-degradable polymer substrates with printed...
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Safer aromatic process diluents for solvent extraction of critical metals from spent batteries

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00096G, Paper

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Daniel Keywan Hoffmann, Mark R. StJ. Foreman
Two safer aromatic process diluent candidates for recovery of critical metals from spent batteries in a solvent extraction process.
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India's ammonia industry: balancing growth with sustainability

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00936G, Paper

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Triya Mukherjee, Harishankar Kopperi, Poonam Kumari, Yamini Javvadi, Ranaprathap Katakojwala, S. Venkata Mohan, Swaminathan Sivaram
India's ammonia sector can be decarbonized through CCU, deploying low-carbon intensity H₂ and renewable energy integration. Transitioning from conventional SMR to low-carbon intensity hydrogen pathways could reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 87% by 2070.
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Facile Hydrothermal Assembly of WS₂–RGO Heterostructures Guided by Chemometrics: A Green Electrochemical Strategy for Ceftriaxone Surveillance in Livestock

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00059B, Paper

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Nguyen Minh Quang, Do Mai Nguyen, VO CHAU NGOC Chau Ngoc ANH, Dinh Tuan, Tran Thanh Tam Toan, Anh-Quang Dao
The development of high-performance nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing is critical for ensuring food safety and public health. This work presents the fabrication and optimization of a Tungsten Disulfide–Reduced Graphene Oxide...
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Low-pressure flow-through fractionation of Quercus mongolica for highly selective cellulose and reactive lignin recovery: a lignocellulosic biorefinery approach

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00148C, Paper

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Imam Hidayat Nurwahid, Sarah Keiza Ismail, Vanny Natasya, Jae-Wook Choi, Kyeongsu Kim, Seongmin Jin, Hyunjoo Lee, Chun-Jae Yoo, Jeong-Myeong Ha, Chang Soo Kim
A novel low-pressure flow-through fractionation approach for hardwood to facilitate a sustainable lignocellulosic biorefinery.
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Photoactivated Histidine-Modified ZnO Nanostructures as Esterase Mimics: Calcination-Driven Surface Engineering for Hydrolytic Cleavage of Bioactive Esters

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00100A, Paper

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Swapan Patra, Sounak Roy, Nilanjan Dey
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocatalysts were synthesized via a co-precipitation route and thermally modulated at different calcination temperatures (300 °C and 700 °C) to elucidate the influence of thermal treatment on...
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Electrified, decentralised upcycling of platinum-group metals from spent automotive catalysts into functional electrocatalysts

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00190D, Paper

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Luis F. Leon-Fernandez, Frantisek Kukurugya, Omar Martinez-Mora, Stefanos Mourdikoudis, Lunjie Zeng, Maria M. Parascanu, Aitana Saez, Jan Fransaer, Jeroen Spooren, Xochitl Dominguez-Benetton
Modular MWAL-GDEx enables decentralised PGM recycling: ≥90% leaching and selective conversion to functional Pt–Pd–Rh nanoparticles.
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Leveraging large language models (LLMs) to enhance student inquiry in a nanochemistry teaching laboratory: a Fenton-like oxidation using recyclable ferrite nanoparticle (NP) catalysts.

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00221H, Paper

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Jacob E Daniel, Alex Barnosky, Ethan Crace, Abhinandan Banerjee
3d transition metal ferrite NPs are unique nanostructured materials owing to their tunable magnetic, electrical, and structural properties, which arise from the interplay of different transition metal ions in the...
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Ambient, two-step CO2-to-CaCO3 conversion: alkali-activated H2O2-promoted carbonate CO2 capture and direct calcite mineralization

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00210B, Paper

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Eugene Shirman, Yoel Sasson
We demonstrate an ambient-temperature two-step CO₂-to-CaCO₃ conversion in which alkali-activated H₂O₂ accelerates carbonate CO₂ capture, followed by calcite mineralization upon CaCl₂ addition, without thermal stripping of the capture liquor.
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Research on microencapsulation of polyphenols obtained from Pseuderanthemum palatiferum leaves as promising delivery systems for antioxidant and antibacterial applications

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00123H, Paper

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Dang Huynh Minh Tam, Nguyen Hoang Phung, Tran Nguyen Cam Nhung, Hoang Minh Nam, Mai Thanh Phong, Pham Hung Viet, Nguyen Huu Hieu
Microcapsules of polyphenols from Pseuderanthemum palatiferum extract retained bioactive compounds, demonstrating significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties, making them promising for future food and pharmaceutical applications.
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Recovery of bioactive plant compounds from biomass waste using sustainable methods: a review

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00695C, Tutorial Review

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Edgar I. Juárez-Robles, Rodrigo Barrón-Velázquez, Mariana Macías-Alonso, Rosa Hernández-Soto, Iván Córdova-Guerrero, Joaquin G. Marrero
The circular bioeconomy promotes the sustainable use of renewable biomass to enhance resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.
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A synthetic toolbox for sustainable methods in porphyrin chemistry

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00176A, Paper

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Karolina Urbańska, Liam Cribbin, Brendan Twamley, Fiach O Ceallaigh, Mathias O. Senge
A new flow-assisted method for porphyrin synthesis is presented, covering a library of 40 compounds. Implementing a continuous stirred tank reactor led to the reduction in the demand for chlorinated solvents by up to 90% and improved E-factors.
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Enhanced catalytic turnover and robustness of laccase from Trametes pubescens through carrier-free aggregation

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00142D, Paper

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Afsheen Aman, Muhammad, Faiza Shahid, Asma Ansari, Muhammad Sohail
Green biocatalysis has revolutionized industrial processing by replacing whole-cell systems with robust immobilized biocatalysts, significantly streamlining downstream purification.
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Recycling of solar cells recovered from waste panels into efficient silicon-based composite electrodes for energy-storage applications

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00083E, Paper

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Soumya Ranjan Nayak, Manisha Balkhandia, Imran Chhimpa, Sushil Kumar
The significant increase in solar photovoltaic modules installations has generated volumes of end-of-life (EoL) solar modules waste, emphasizing the need for sustainable recycling and environment friendly waste management strategies.
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Tracing oxygen-atom relocation from carbohydrates to renewable chemicals for redox-economic and waste-minimized syntheses

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00011H, Critical Review

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Saikat Dutta
This review introduces the oxygen-atom relocation as a strategy to design redox-economic, waste-minimized synthesis of renewable chemicals from carbohydrates. Redox economy index (REI) has been introduced as a new green metric to evaluate strategies.
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Correction: Mixture design of experiments to improve fungal degradation of cosmetic pigments

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2431-2431
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU90005D, Correction

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Erika Ribezzi, Fabio Fornari, Nicolo' Riboni, Maria Vittoria Rizzo, Monica Mattarozzi, Maurizio Piergiovanni, Alessandra Mori, Paolo Goi, Corrado Sciancalepore, Daniel Milanese, Giuseppe Vignali, Federica Bianchi, Maria Careri
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Instructional laboratory personnel's views about practices of chemical safety and security: implications for professional learning and global sustainability

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2211-2221
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00857C, Paper

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Francinah Futhane, Kgadi Mathabathe, Rethabile Tekane
Although chemical safety and security fall under chemical risk management, research has shown that knowledge about chemical safety is more prevalent at post-secondary institutions than chemical security knowledge.
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Correction: A facile approach towards recycling of polyurethane coated PET fabrics

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2430-2430
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU90020H, Correction

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Meenakshisundaram Vaishali, Sathyaraj Gopal, Kalarical Janardhanan Sreeram
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Integrating green and sustainable chemistry into high school: contributions of instructional model-based teaching to enhance students' critical reflective thinking

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2185-2197
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00964B, Paper

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Carlos Alberto da Silva Júnior, Leonardo Victor Marcelino, Gildo Girotto Júnior, Dosil Pereira de Jesus, Carlos Alberto Marques
Instructional model-based activities in high school support students' critical reflection on environmental issues. Graphical abstract image generated with Canva.
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Green metrics-guided redesign of cheese whey permeate upcycling via biocatalysis

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2222-2231
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00180G, Paper

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Lorenza Cassano, Lorenzo Pasotti, Michela Casanova, Debora Dallera, Paolo Magni, Andrés R. Alcántara, Daniela Ubiali, Marina S. Robescu
Green metrics were used to pinpoint hot spots in whey permeate biotransformation and to redesign critical steps. Graphical abstract image created with Biorender.
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Mechanistic insights into hydroxynaphthoic acid-based suppression of lignin repolymerization

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2396-2409
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00841G, Paper

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Chenhao Li, Matthias Alexander Ulrich Eckl, Pascal Fitz, Thomas Pielhop, Sergio Vernuccio
Acidic pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass facilitates its conversion into valuable chemicals and fuels. The use of carbocation scavengers to cap lignin reactive sites helps mitigate undesired repolymerization reactions.
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Enhanced plant growth and harvestable yield through fluorescent copper-based composites

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2389-2395
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00947B, Paper

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Konstantinos T. Kotoulas, Thomas Hinton, Ethan Macallister, Jai Ram, John D. Wallis, Yunhong Jiang, Andrew D. Burrows, Gareth W. V. Cave, Ming Xie
Improving crop productivity without increasing land or energy inputs is critical for sustainable agriculture, and spectral conversion materials that convert ultraviolet radiation into photosynthetically active radiation offer a promising solution.
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CO2-mediated conversion of furfuryl alcohol to 4-hydroxycyclopentanone and its toxicological assessment

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2117-2122
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00193A, Communication

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Ana Franco, Marie Garcia, K. De Oliveira Vigier, Julien Vignard, Isabelle P. Oswald, Frédéric Guegan, Gladys Mirey, François Jérôme
Through a combined chemical-toxicological study, this report re-explores the Piancatelli rearrangement of furfuryl alcohol into 4-hydroxycyclopentenone (4-HCP), a key building block for the synthesis of bio-based solvents.
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Integrating physical chemistry and sustainability: an educational study of linear and non-linear adsorption isotherms using chitosan in wastewater remediation

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2175-2184
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00960J, Paper

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Tanishka Chauhan, Santunu Barua, Alexandre H. Pinto
An educational experiment was developed to use chitosan to remove tartrazine from water. The linear and nonlinear versions of isotherms were used to derive the thermodynamics parameters. Correlations with Green Chemistry Principles were made.
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Aerobic titania photocatalysis: selective oxidative dehydrogenation of tetrahydroisoquinoline and related amines

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2232-2249
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00169F, Paper

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Paula Romero-Navarro, Iris Martín-García, Anabel Lanterna, Juan C. Scaiano, Francisco Alonso
Reusable CuNPs/TiO₂-P25 enables near-quantitative, selective photocatalytic aerobic dehydrogenation of tetrahydroisoquinoline and related amines to imines, limiting over-oxidation, outperforming bare TiO₂ and delivering favourable green metrics.
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Large scale valorization of steel slag combined with membrane-based direct air capture for carbon mineralization: a techno-economic evaluation

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2250-2263
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00924C, Paper

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Vitor Gama, Kyle Shank, Madison Morgan, Owen Gerdes, Savannah Sakhai, Fernando V. Lima, Shang Zhai, Oishi Sanyal
An integrated techno-economic framework linking membrane-based direct air capture with steel slag carbonation and valorization.
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The use of whole Hawaiian macroalgae to engineer bioplastics and adhesives for wood-particleboards

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2410-2429
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00024J, Paper

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Ian R. Campbell, Ty Shitanaka, Hannah M. Egan, Manpreet Kaur, Samir Kumar Khanal, Eleftheria Roumeli
Four species of Hawaiian macroalgae are utilized to make bioplastics and algae-bound wood particleboards without chemical processing or extraction, and their species-specific chemical composition and biomaterial performance are characterized.
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Optical detection of hydrogen gas using organic dyes and metal-based activators: a review

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2099-2116
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00135A, Tutorial Review

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Mark Potter, Marcus W. Drover, Simon Rondeau-Gagné
Dye-based optical hydrogen sensors offer safe, remote detection platforms, enabling sustainable monitoring technologies critical for emerging hydrogen energy needs.
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Mechanochemically engineered ammonium magnesium-sulfate double salts synthesized from ammonium carbonate for improved nitrogen-use efficiency

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2374-2388
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00101G, Paper

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Mohamed Ammar, Julia Farias, Emmanuel Aransiola, Matthew Conley, Kerry A. Hamilton, Clinton Williams, Jonas Baltrusaitis
Ammonium carbonate (AC) represents a concentrated ammonium precursor with potential relevance for nitrogen (N) recovery from anaerobic digestate, but its direct use in soils is limited by chemical instability and rapid N loss. Icons created with Canva.com.
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Life cycle based risk and opportunity mapping: a systematic collaborative procedure to integrate environmental and health aspects into early innovation for scoping and pre-screening for safe and sustainable by design (SSbD) assessments

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2198-2210
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00930H, Paper

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Therese Kärnman, Steffen Schellenberger, Marie Gottfridsson, Maja Halling, Kristin Johansson, Tomas Rydberg, Jutta Hildenbrand
LCBROM enables early-stage innovation assessment by fostering transparency and dialogue, allowing for the early identification of opportunities and hotspots.
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Greener chemistry for a sustainable future: an interdisciplinary course based on systems thinking

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2167-2174
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00154H, Paper

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Anne Marteel-Parrish
An interdisciplinary course based on green chemistry and systems thinking connects chemistry to real-world issues and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, enhancing student learning outcomes.
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An integrated techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of lube oil production from post-use polypropylene and comparison with conventional base oils

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2321-2336
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00910C, Paper

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Sultana Ferdous, Ulises R. Gracida-Alvarez, Pahola Thathiana Benavides, Meltem Urgun-Demirtas
This study presents an integrated analysis of the technical, economic, and environmental performance of upcycling post-use polypropylene (PU-PP) through hydrogenolysis, using a platinum strontium titanate (Pt/SrTiO₃) catalyst.
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Reimagining chemistry education for a sustainable future

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2156-2166
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00963D, Paper

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Rebecca A. Tobias, Ava N. Nemerovski, Mya C. Collins, Steve Bella, Emma G. Louthain, Andrew A. Sojka, Anna Ryu, Jesse B. Morin
In Reimagining Chemistry students are partners in discussing critical issues in chemistry and effecting meaningful change in their communities.
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Catalytic aerobic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid using Co–Mn/N–C catalysts in aqueous media

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2364-2373
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00783F, Paper

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Shuolin Zhou, Sha Wen, Ying Liu, Xianxiang Liu
A novel non-noble metal catalyst (Co–Mn/N–C) was synthesized, and it demonstrated an excellent catalytic performance in the selective oxidation of HMF in aqueous media.
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Electrocatalytic valorization of lignin

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2042-2077
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00803D, Tutorial Review

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Muhammad Bilal, Prashanth W. Menezes, Arne Thomas, Reinhard Schomäcker, Matthias Drieß, Frank Rosowski, Majd Al-Naji
This review discusses the electrochemical lignin valorization, including depolymerization to vanillin, benzoic acid, and quinones through oxidation and upgrading via hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis to produce value-added chemicals.
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Heterogeneous-catalyzed methanolysis for efficient chemical recycling of bio-based PEF

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2355-2363
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00905G, Paper

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Beatriz Agostinho, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Shanmugam Thiyagarajan, Andreia F. Sousa
The promising bio-based PEF is expected to be produced on a large scale due to its promising properties, although its end-of-life management remains challenging due to its persistent nature. Here, we report an alternative end-of-life approach.
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Ultrasonic decoating of solid oxide cell particles for raw material recycling

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2277-2287
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00025H, Paper

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Carlo Kaiser, Urs Alexander Peuker
Crushing and sieving of solid oxide cells separates perovskites into the fine fraction. Ultrasonic decoating further purifies coarse particles, enabling an efficient recycling route that supports recovery of valuable raw materials for direct reuse.
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Alkaline mineral residues from pulp mills as a sustainable and economical alternative to lime fertilizers

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2308-2320
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00814J, Paper

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Ethan Woods, Andrew Trlica, Perry Berlin, Sean Bloszies, Alex Woodley, Rachel Cook, William Joe Sagues
Pulp mill dregs and grits (DGs) raised soil pH as effectively as calcite, increased carbon, and emitted less CO₂ in acidic Southeastern U.S. soils, indicating a lower-cost, lower-emission alternative to agricultural lime.
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Emerging and persistent challenges of transitioning to solid-state electrolytes for hydrogen production from water splitting

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2078-2098
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00689A, Tutorial Review

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Adrian P. Dowling, Ioana M. Popa, Yagya N. Regmi, Leila Negahdar
We highlight material-inspired strategies to overcome SSE limitations, enabling efficient, durable, and scalable green hydrogen systems.
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Green synthesis of a water-stable thiol-decorated Zr-MOF for selective heavy metal removal

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2264-2276
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00859J, Paper

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Hager G. Abdel-Mohey, Worood A. El-Mehalmey, Mohamed A. Seleem, Abdelrahman S. Mayhoub, Hany I. Mohmed, Wagdy I. El-Dougdoug, Ahmad Baraka, Mohamed H. Alkordi
A thiol-decorated MOF demonstrated excellent water stability and selectivity toward heavy metal uptake.
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The plastics problem: a qualitative life cycle analysis case study for green and sustainable chemistry education

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2147-2155
DOI: 10.1039/D6SU00001K, Paper

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Hunter McFall-Boegeman, Mengqi Zhang, Melanie M. Cooper, Elizabeth L. Day
Emergent efforts to incorporate green chemistry into the undergraduate curriculum has led to the development and testing of a case study focusing on the decision-making process around single-use plastics. Graphical abstract image generated with Biorender.
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A case study in green chemistry higher education and sustainable innovation in Colombia

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2134-2146
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00965K, Paper

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Claudia Herrera-Herrera, Beatriz Ferreira-Tilano, Fabio Fuentes-Gandara
Green chemistry has emerged as a key driver of sustainable innovation by redesigning chemical products and processes to reduce environmental and human health impacts while supporting economic development.
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Eichhornia crassipes-derived biochar via slow pyrolysis for the removal of Reactive Yellow 176 dye from aqueous media: adsorption isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2288-2307
DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00918A, Paper

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Nawshin Farzana, Rayhan Bin Masud, Tahzib Rayhan Himadry, Md. Shahinoor Islam
This research undertakes an integrated dual solution approach for controlling water hyacinth population and dye removal, providing a significant step towards adapting scalable adsorption systems for addressing environmental challenges.
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From fossil to biobased: a life cycle assessment of commercial-scale polyol ester lubricant base oils

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2337-2354
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Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Zachary Hunt, Hao Chen, Michael Carbajales-Dale
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of biobased ester lubricants shows up to 41% GHG reduction versus fossil-based base oil, highlighting the importance of feedstock optimization and electricity decarbonization for sustainable lubrication.
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Life cycle assessment of seaweed-based biorefineries: environmental impacts, hotspots, and pathways for a circular bioeconomy

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SantanKumar Chaurasiya, Nathan Preuss, Fengqi You
This study reviews life cycle assessments of seaweed-based biorefineries, identifying environmental hotspots, mitigation levers, and the potential of seaweed-derived products to support low-carbon and circular bioeconomy transitions.
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Sustainable conductive ink for printing high performance wearable sensors

RSC Sustainability, 2026, 4,2123-2133
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Cephas Amoah, Ngoc Duc Trinh, Chloé Bois, W. G. Skene
Printing combined temperature and relative humidity sensors on fabrics and other surfaces by flexography and screen printing with a sustainable conductive organic ink.
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Correction: Enhanced plant growth and harvestable yield through fluorescent copper-based composites

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
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Konstantinos T. Kotoulas, Thomas Hinton, Ethan Macallister, Jai Ram, John D. Wallis, Yunhong Jiang, Andrew D. Burrows, Gareth W. V. Cave, Ming Xie
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Biodiesel production under a microwave-assisted approach using a glycerol-derived Zn bifunctional catalyst

RSC Sustainability, 2026, Advance Article
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Michelle Pains Duarte, Luis Páramo, Tashiah Roper-Mungal, Rafik Naccache
A bifunctional catalyst derived from glycerol has proven effective in converting oil containing up to 10% free fatty acids, highlighting a promising approach for recycling crude glycerol and rendering biodiesel synthesis more sustainable.
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A model for evaluating programs to promote pro-environmental attitudes and behavior

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Ayshi Sindiani-Bsoul, Sherman Rosenfeld, Shelley Rap, Ron Blonder
Many educational programs seek to promote students' pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors, yet few are explicitly designed or examined in light of evidence-based design features known to support such change.
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Mechanical, morphological and interfacial characterization of peanut shell powder modified milkweed–Aristida hystrix hybrid fiber reinforced epoxy composites

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Manickaraj Karuppusamy, Sivasubramanian Palanisamy, Silambarasan Balakrishnamoorthi, Ashok Raj Rajendran, Subbiah Parvathy Velmurugan, Kumar Sureshkumar, Syed Kashif Ali, Subramanian Lakshmi Sankar, Karthikayan Sundararajan, Aravindhan Alagarsamy, Mezigebu Belay
Milkweed–Aristida hystrix fiber reinforced epoxy composites with peanut shell powder were fabricated and evaluated. Hybridization enhanced mechanical strength, interfacial adhesion, and sustainability for lightweight engineering applications
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Immobilized and recyclable catalysts for deuterium labelling: recent developments and emerging strategies

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Liju Raju, Luka Jedlovčnik, Janez Košmrlj, Ross D. Jansen-van Vuuren
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Analysis of carbon capture strategies for refineries considering extraordinary future economic and policy uncertainties

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DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00853K, Paper

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Fang Li, Liang Jing, Sean McCoy, Sara Hastings-Simon, Joule Bergerson
Disruptions to traditional fuel markets mean that refineries face a future defined by profound uncertainty. Navigation requires rigorous systems analysis of carbon capture strategies to understand its competitiveness in an evolving energy landscape.
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Towards globally conscious chemistry: perspectives on educators' responsibilities, entrepreneurship and a framework for practice

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Nikki Y. T. Man
Perspectives on chemistry education as ethical practice embedded in wider systems, highlighting educators' responsibilities in framing sustainability and entrepreneurship, and a reflexive curriculum checklist to support globally conscious teaching.
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Improving 3D printing sustainability in academic research: a PLA recycling initiative

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DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00959F, Paper

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Tristan Perodeau, Nazim Boudjerada, Maxime Goulet, Stéphanie Poirier, Audrey Laventure
A 3D printing sustainability initiative is presented highlighting how to transform a laboratory-based effort to a campus-wide adaptable framework.
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A VR-assisted hybrid teaching model for sustainable mechanochemical synthesis: educational overview and case study of a Cu–N-heterocyclic carbene undergraduate laboratory

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Abeer Shunnar, Abdulrahman Aoudi, Suleiman Musa, Mohamed Aslam, Safaa Mohamad Al Yousif, Aya Shanti, Gihan Daw El Bait, Amin Ahmed Babiker Ali, Meriem Bildsten, Emilia Oueis, Andrew B. Lowe, Janah Shaya
A hybrid VR-mechanochemistry laboratory model modernizes undergraduate chemistry teaching while reducing waste, energy use, and access barriers. Graphical abstract image generated with BioRender.
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