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Quantitative prediction of the solvent fractionation of lignin

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Green Chem., 2023, 25,7534-7540
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC00948C, Communication
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Stijn H. M. van Leuken, Dannie J. G. P. van Osch, Panos D. Kouris, Yawen Yao, Monika A. Jedrzejczyk, Geert J. W. Cremers, Katrien V. Bernaerts, Rolf A. T. M. van Benthem, Remco Tuinier, Michael D. Boot, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Mark Vis
A combined experimental and theoretical framework was developed that predicts the solvent fractionation of lignin, taking chemical and physical dispersity into account. This paves the way for a broader applicability of lignin in bio-based materials.
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A facile in situ interfacial construction strategy of hierarchically distributed mixed-metal layered hydroxide/cellulose membranes towards efficient wastewater purification

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC02339G, Paper
Shuo Zhang, Liping Shu, Haohang Fang, Weizhi Zhu, Jianping Sun, Fang Yang, Yiqiang Wu, Shaohong Shi, Fangchao Cheng
From material synthesis to functional evaluation, this study provides important insights into the in situ, convenient, and green synthesis of cellulose-based multifunctional catalytic materials towards efficient wastewater purification.
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In situ transformation of Co-MOF nanorods into Co3S4/Ni3S2 nanotube arrays for electrochemical biomass upgrading

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC03151A, Paper
Yixuan Feng, Richard Lee Smith, Junyan Fu, Xinhua Qi
The in situ transformation of one-dimensional (1D) Co-based metal–organic framework (Co-MOF) precursors into Co3S4/Ni3S2 nanotube arrays on nickel foam (NF) was realized by ion exchange and synchronous etching via solvothermal sulfurization.
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Advancements in catalysts for glycerol oxidation via photo-/electrocatalysis: a comprehensive review of recent developments

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC03094F, Critical Review
Mohit Kumar, Bhagatram Meena, Aimin Yu, Chenghua Sun, Subrahmanyam Challapalli
Photoelectrocatalytic and electrocatalytic oxidation of glycerol to valuable products relies on robust, highly active photo-/electrocatalysts. This review emphasizes glycerol conversion significance and recent advancements in its valorization.
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Oxidative destruction of chlorinated persistent organic pollutants by hydroxyl radicals via ozone and UV light irradiation

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC02365F, Paper
Ayyakkannu Ragupathi, Vaibhav Pramod Charpe, Jih Ru Hwu, Kuo Chu Hwang
We demonstrate a simple, and economically feasible method for oxidative degradation of organochlorinated compounds and persistent organic pollutants at room temperature using inexpensive and eco-friendly ozone gas under ultraviolet irradiation.
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Integrating biomass and minerals into photocatalysts for efficient photocatalytic N2 fixation coupled with biomass conversion

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC02888G, Paper
Rongrong Gao, Yuying Zhang, Chaoya Han, Haoguan Gui, Chao Yao, Chaoying Ni, Xiazhang Li
Fe-modified attapulgite clay-supported hydrothermal carbon nanosheets from biomass waste form S-scheme heterostructures mimicking a natural branch-leaf morphology and realize photocatalytic nitrogen reduction coupled with lignin biomass oxidation.
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Photo/electrocatalytic site-selective C–H functionalization of 8-aminoquinolines and their analogues

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC03069E, Critical Review
Huijie Qiao, Kun Zhao, Yuwei Li, Liting Yang, Fan Yang
In this review, 8-aminoquinoline, 8-hydroxyquinoline, and 1-naphthylamine scaffolds are classified, and the constructions of their selective C–H activation systems are reviewed in terms of photocatalytic and electrocatalytic synthesis.
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Visible light-induced organophotoredox-catalyzed difunctionalization of alkenes and alkynes

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Green Chem., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3GC03291D, Critical Review
Subham Gupta, Abhishek Kundu, Sumit Ghosh, Amrita Chakraborty, Alakananda Hajra
This review comprehensively summarizes visible light-induced difunctionalization strategies for alkene and alkyne systems in metal-free conditions with literature coverage up to July 2023.
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