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Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04514A, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Pieter Nachtergaele, Ozan Kocak, Yblin Roman Escobar, Jordy Motte, Dries Gabriels, Leopold Mottet, Jo Dewulf
A methodology is presented for assessing the life cycle sustainability of enzymatic catalysis for chemicals production. For IPP, lower environmental impacts, but higher costs and social risks were found for switching to enzymatic catalysis.
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Valorization of pomegranate waste through green solvent extraction and biochar production: a zero-waste biorefinery approach

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03707C, Paper
Leonardo M. de Souza Mesquita, Letícia S. Contieri, Bárbara M. C. Vaz, Vitor Sencadas, Filipe H. B. Sosa, João A. P. Coutinho, Maurício A. Rostagno, Sónia P. M. Ventura
This study presents a zero-waste biorefinery for pomegranate waste, extracting anthocyanins and ellagic acid with green solvents and converting leftovers to biochar.
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Single cobalt atom catalysis for the construction of quinazolines and quinazolinones via the aerobic dehydrocyclization of ethanol

Green Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04928D, Paper
Xueping Zhang, Kai Xu, Yi Zhuang, Shihao Yuan, Yamei Lin, Guo-Ping Lu
It is still a significant and challenging for the synthesis of N-heterocycles through the aerobic dehydrocyclization of ethanol since ethanol is the largest renewable small molecule feedstock but with high...
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Biological production and simulated moving bed purification of streptothricin F from food waste digestate

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04026K, Paper
Xiaofang Zhou, Peiyi Li, Yuchen Sun, Zeyang Zhang, Chuanyi Yao, Qingbiao Li, Yuanpeng Wang
Globally, a significant amount of food waste is generated annually, representing a considerable potential resource.
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Active Hydrogen Tuning by Copper-Cobalt Bimetal Catalysts for Boosting Ammonia Electrosynthesis from Simulated Waster Water

Green Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04120H, Paper
Chunqi Yang, Chang Liu, Jingwen Zhuang, Ziyan Yang, Aiping Chen, Yuhang Li, Chunzhong Li
Electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) represents a promising approach to balance the nitrogen cycle, converting environmental pollutant NO3− to valuable ammonia (NH3). However, the whole reaction involves complex protons-coupled electron...
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Continuous production of 1,2-pentanediol from furfuryl alcohol over highly stable bimetallic Ni–Sn alloy catalysts

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11164-11176
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC02757D, Paper
Ajaysing S. Nimbalkar, Kyung-Ryul Oh, Do-Young Hong, Byung Gyu Park, Maeum Lee, Dong Won Hwang, Ali Awad, Pravin P. Upare, Seung Ju Han, Young Kyu Hwang
A bimetallic NiSn/ZnO catalyst converts biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol into 1,2-PDO continuously, yielding 91.0% over 400 hours.
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Toward safer and more sustainable by design biocatalytic amide-bond coupling

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11147-11163
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03665D, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Elisabeth Söderberg, Kerstin von Borries, Ulf Norinder, Mark Petchey, Ganapathy Ranjani, Swapnil Chavan, Hanna Holmquist, Magnus Johansson, Ian Cotgreave, Martin A. Hayes, Peter Fantke, Per-Olof Syrén
We describe an exploratory approach to a concept of safer and more sustainable by design in biocatalytic amide bond synthesis.
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Scaling up clean production of biomass-derived organic acids as a step towards the realization of dual carbon goals: a review

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11061-11082
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03829K, Tutorial Review
Zulfiqar Ali, Jiliang Ma, Runcang Sun
Biomass-derived organic acid for green and sustainable future.
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Shell biorefineries: mixed biofuel production from chitin

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11280-11289
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03761H, Paper
Hao Huang, Guangping Zhou, Xiaolan Cai, Min Zhuang, Shaoqu Xie
Bioenergy is a key strategy for sustainability, yet the potential for biofuel production from chitin is under-exploited.
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Visible light-induced strain-release transformations of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11083-11105
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03193H, Tutorial Review
Qing-Bao Zhang, Feng Li, Bin Pan, Shanshan Zhang, Xiang-Guo Yue, Qiang Liu
This review aims to provide an overview on the recent visible light-mediated strain-release transformations of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes. Prospects for future development of (aza)bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes in this fascinating field are outlined.
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Catalytic C–N bond formation strategies for green amination of biomass-derived molecules

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11019-11060
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03182B, Critical Review
Yan Zhong, Feng Liu, Jingsha Li, Chunxian Guo
Recent advances in the amination of biomass-derived molecules to generate valuable nitrogenous chemicals by employing thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis strategies are reviewed.
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Production of nanochitins via a shell biorefinery process for self-assembly applications as photonic films and Pickering emulsions

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11222-11237
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC02680B, Paper
Open Access
Xuhai Zhu, Fuyan Peng, Hui Li, Rongjun Lin, Rui Lu, Fang Lu
A simple, environmentally friendly, and flexible shell biorefinery process for integrated utilization of all NCh products in high-value applications, such as photonic films and Pickering emulsions.
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Biomass-derived polyol esters as sustainable phase change materials for renewable energy storage

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11259-11271
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03460K, Paper
Open Access
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Magdalena Gwóźdź, Marta Markiewicz, Stefan Stolte, Anna Chrobok, David R. Turner, Karolina Matuszek, Alina Brzęczek-Szafran
Innovative thermal battery technology has the capability to revolutionize the renewable energy storage market.
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Correction: Continuous production of 1,2-pentanediol from furfuryl alcohol over highly stable bimetallic Ni–Sn alloy catalysts

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11364-11364
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC90117G, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Ajaysing S. Nimbalkar, Kyung-Ryul Oh, Do-Young Hong, Byung Gyu Park, Maeum Lee, Dong Won Hwang, Ali Awad, Pravin P. Upare, Seung Ju Han, Young Kyu Hwang
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A green and sustainable multi-enzyme cascade for the biosynthesis of 1,3-propanediamine from crude glycerol in vitro

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03777D, Paper
Daocheng Liao, Shiming Tang, Ying Lin, Suiping Zheng
This paper designs a novel multi-enzyme cascade reaction capable of efficiently synthesizing 1,3-propanediamine from glycerol in vitro.
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Economic and environmental sustainability of bio-based HMF production and recovery from lignocellulosic biomass

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11340-11350
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04270K, Paper
Yuyao Jia, Shraddha Maitra, Lavanya Kudli, Jeremy S. Guest, Vijay Singh
Transforming waste stream of biorefinery into high-value bioproducts.
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Formaldehyde dehydrogenase SzFaldDH: an indispensable bridge for relaying CO2 bioactivation and conversion

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03745F, Communication
Boxia Guo, Xiuling Ji, Yaju Xue, Yuhong Huang
A novel formaldehyde dehydrogenase with outstanding reductive activity and kinetic properties was discovered for CO2 bioactivation and conversion.
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Bio-derived solvent-based automated dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction for pretreatment of diamide insecticides in environmental water samples

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04467C, Paper
Jin Liu, Yuxin Wang, Rui Song, Yukun Yang, Li Li, Xu Jing
The automatic dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction based on bio-derived solvents achieved great environmental greenness, high-throughput operation, and low human error compared to the present sample pretreatment methods for diamide insecticides.
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Comparison of microbial strains as candidate hosts and genetic reservoirs for the valorization of lignin streams

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03876B, Paper
Open Access
Rebecca A. Wilkes, Andrew J. Borchert, Valentina E. Garcia, Gina M. Geiselman, Sarah Liu, Adam M. Guss, Joshua K. Michener, Daniel R. Noguera, Eiji Masai, John M. Gladden, John Ralph, Gregg T. Beckham
Comparison of microbial strains for tolerance to and catabolism of lignin stream constituents toward evaluating microbial hosts for lignin bioconversion.
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Electron-mediator-free efficient photocatalytic regeneration of coenzyme NAD(P)H via direct electron transfer using ultrathin Bi2MoO6 nanosheets

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC05207B, Paper
Yao Chai, Zirui Pang, Heng Jiang, Chi Chung Tsoi, Liang Wan, Yu Du, Huaping Jia, Yujiao Zhu, Detao Liu, Fengjia Xie, Guangya Zhou, Xuming Zhang
The direct electron transfer mechanism of single-layer Bi2MoO6 ultrathin nanosheets promotes the efficient regeneration of photocatalytic coenzyme NAD(P)H.
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The bigger, the better

A look at Kollywood’s love for larger-than-life hoardings and cut-outs




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The big promotion

Remo has shown that even an average film can be turned into a superhit if marketed aggressively enough




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Unglamorous Green Park’s shot at big-ticket cricket



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Lions not surprised by Bipul’s cameo: Finch



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Amazon pulls out of high-stakes bidding battle for IPL telecast rights

Amazon’s decision comes just two days ahead of the bidding for IPL television and digital broadcast rights



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Bigg Boss Kannada OTT: Voot’s aggressive strategy to grow its base in Karnataka

To acquire a large segment of Kannada viewers, Voot has lined up a series of programmes, starting with Bigg Boss Kannada OTT, which will be unveiled soon,




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Introduction to the superbike

The Ducati 959 Panigale looks exotic and packs plenty of punch without being overwhelming




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Are big cars cleaner? Not yet in India

Technology treatments that allow certain big cars to be cleaner than their smaller compatriots aren’t available here.




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Stability is the key

BMW X1 is bigger, stronger and has more features than its earlier version




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Where the motorbike maniacs meet

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Bajaj commences production of 400-cc bike from Chakan plant




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No confirmation yet on Rohit's availability: Gambhir

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Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after...

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




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

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




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

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




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Russia plans to boost birth rate with 'Ministry of Sex', here's how

As per reports, the Ministry of Sex also recommends covering expenses for first dates, up to £40.




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

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




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Why prolonged use of mobile phones while sitting on the toilet can increase the risk of developing haemorrhoids




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Fake CBI officer arrested for demanding Rs 12 lakh from owner of Pimpri Chinchwad company




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After gunshots, probing CCTV visuals | Police bust gang involved in bid to steal sandalwood trees in Pune




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Pune autorickshaw driver arrested for pelting stones on police route march, wife bites woman constable




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Against All Odds: 13-year-old Pune boy with hearing impairment scales new heights in sport climbing




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Pune: Speeding sports bike skids, 2 govt staffers among 5 injured




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After Man City drubbing, Ruben Amorim looking forward to the Premier League




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Sindhu needs more efficiency, Srikkanth more endurance, Lakshya Sen and Rajawat wilt against better players, and Indians need more ambition: Agus Santoso’s prescription




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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid to miss out on $1 million for shoving reporter




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Donald Trump, Elon Musk could unite Saudi Arabia-led LIV and PGA Tour: Rory McIlroy




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Moin-ul-Haq stadium redevelopment: Bihar govt signs 30-year lease with BCA