Green Carbon Journal

Dual-functional Fe3O4-decorated porous carbon nanosheets for kinetics-enhanced aqueous zinc–iodine batteries Aqueous rechargeable zinc–iodine batteries (ARZIBs) have been highlighted as a favorable solution for energy storage, in view of their sustainability,…

e3O4 NPs / carbon nanosheets show potential for use as cathodes in aqueous rechargeable zinc–iodine batteries. The Fe3O4 NPs are enhancing the reversible iodine conversion and suppressing the polyiodide shuttle effect. #zinc_iodine_batteries
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Electroenzymatic CO2 reduction using dual enzymes encapsulated in Zn-MOF-74 The capture and conversion of CO2 to valuable products has garnered significant attention. The electroenzymatic reduction of CO2 is of particular inte…

Enhanced electroenzymatic CO2 reduction using dual enzymes (formate dehydrogenase and carbonic anhydrase) encapsulated in Zn-MOF-74 in situ at room temperature #CO2reduction #enzyme_encapsulation #enzymatic_electrosynthesis www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Benzodifuran-based polymer donors for binary all-polymer solar cells with nearly 18% efficiency Owing to the strong intermolecular interactions and high energy levels of benzodifuran (BDF)-based copolymers, their photovoltaic performance has prog…

Find out more about the application of a "strong donor–weak acceptor" design strategy to obtain benzodifuran-based polymer donors for binary all-polymer solar cells with nearly 18% efficiency #solar_cells #benzodifuran
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Recent advances in catalytic hydroprocessing of lignin and plastics for aromatic compound production Lignin and plastics are two of the most extensively used polymeric materials in contemporary industrial systems. As a biomass-derived polymer containi…

Lignin and plastics catalytic conversion to aromatic compounds: this comprehensive review discuses depolymerization strategies, catalysts developed as well as challenges and outlook #lignin #plastics #recycling #biofuel
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Beyond the MOF Nobel: From seeds of science to sustainable future

This #editorial acknowledges the 2025 Noble prize for MOFs research with historical overview of MOFs developments and reflections on China's research and industrial applications contributions. #MOFs #Noble_prize
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Perspective: Roles of rare earth elements in Bacteria Rare earth elements (REEs), particularly those within the lanthanide series, have become known to be crucial for microbial methane and methanol oxidat…

This perspective discusses the role of rare earth elements for bacteria: lanthanide-dependent enzymes, mechanisms of bacterial uptake of lanthanides, and role of lanthanides in bacterial physiology #Lanthanides www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Rational design of d-hydantoinase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa for desymmetric synthesis of chiral intermediate for (S)-pregabalin (S)-Pregabalin (S-PGB) is extensively employed in analgesic therapy. One of the current chemical processes used to produce S-PGB involves the Hofmann …

Find out how the production of (R)-3-isobutyl glutaric acid, which is used to obtain the (S)-Pregabalin, can be dramatically improved via enzyme-catalyzed route #S_pregabalin #sustainable_synthesis www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The "Green Carbon Programme" has been endorsed as a programme of UNESCO's International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD). Congratulations!

State-of-the-art advances in biotechnology for polyethylene terephthalate bio-depolymerization Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used thermoplastic material that contributes significantly to global plastic pollution. To address the pr…

Find out more about polyethylene terephthalate (PET) biodepolymerization strategies in this insightful review, including PET-degrading microorganisms, translating laboratory experiments to industrial conditions and recycling prospects #PET_biodegradation www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

High-temperature carbon dioxide capture in a porous material with terminal zinc hydride sites Carbon capture can mitigate point-source carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but hurdles remain that impede the widespread adoption of amine-based technologies. Capturing CO2 at temperatures closer to tho...

This #commentary discusses the Science paper www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... reporting the use of a MOF material with terminal zinc hydride sites for CO2 capture at high temperatures (above 200 degC) #CO2_capture #postcombustion_capture
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Recent advancements and assessments in MXene-based composites stability for efficient solar-heating water evaporation: A systematic and comprehensive review MXenes, an extensive family of two-dimensional (2D) materials, have attracted significant attention across diverse fields owing to their exceptional b…

Learn more about strategies to enhance the oxidation stability of MXenes through preparation of composites, and their performance in photothermal water evaporation systems in this comprehensive review #MXenes #wastewater_treatment #photothermal
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Synchronous recognition of amines in oxidative carbonylation toward unsymmetrical ureas Unsymmetrical ureas are commonly found in pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. However, devising strategies to introduce two distinct amines selectively in the construction of unsymmetrical ureas ...

In this commentary, Prof Zechao Wang discusses the synchronous recognition of amines in oxidative carbonylation toward unsymmetrical urea Science article by Wang et al., and the significance of this work #nsymmetrical_urea (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Polyolefin waste to light olefins with ethylene and base-metal heterogeneous catalysts The selective conversion of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and mixtures of these two polymers to form products with high volume demand is urgently needed because current methods suffer from lo...

This commentary discusses the Science paper by Conk et al. (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) reporting the deconstruction of both PE and PP over a combination of WO3/SiO2 and Na/γ-Al2O3 catalysts and commercialization challenges #polyolefin_waste #conversion
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Solvent-mediated oxide hydrogenation in layered cathodes Self-discharge and chemically induced mechanical effects degrade calendar and cycle life in intercalation-based electrochromic and electrochemical energy storage devices. In rechargeable lithium-ion b...

This commentary discusses the self-discharge mechanism in lithium-ion batteries recently reported in Science by Wan et al. and its impact on future developments #lithium_ion_batteries #discharge_mechanism

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Oct 26 (Sunday), 08:30–12:15 Beijing Time

Join iMAPS-ES—In-situ Metabolic Atlas Project @ Single-cell for Environmental Sustainability Symposium

Online event | No registration required.

Chairs: Prof. XU Jian (QIBEBT, CAS) & Prof. MA Bin (Zhejiang University)

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Adipic acid synthesis from bio-derived 2-furoic acid by reduction-carbonylation Adipic acid (ADA) serves as a crucial monomer for the manufacturing of nylon and polyurethanes. However, current production methods are based on petro…

Find out about the efficient synthesis of adipic acid from biomass-derived 2-furoic acid in one-pot reaction using RhCl3 as catalyst, I2 as promoter, and acetic acid/ water as solvent #adipic_acid #biomass_derived www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Dual piezoelectric catalytic system for efficient CO2 reduction In the pursuit of sustainable carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction strategies, this study explores the potential of a novel dual piezoelectric system compri…

Dual piezoelectric catalytic coatings of K0.5Na0.5NbO3 and polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene, with incorporated acetylene black for enhanced conductivity, significantly enhance CO2 reduction under continuous ultrasonication #CO2reduction www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The 2025 chemistry Nobel goes to MOFs Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi win the prize for developing metal–organic frameworks

The 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi “for the development of metal–organic frameworks.” Stay tuned for the full story to come! cen.acs.org/people/nobel...

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Developments of catalysts for the direct conversion of aqueous ethanol to butadiene 1,3-Butadiene is an important chemical raw material, especially with its large market demand as the main monomer for rubber tires. It is mainly produc…

This review discusses progress, reaction mechanisms, catalyst types, effect of water presence, and challenges related to the direct conversion of ethanol to butadiene #ethanol_conversion #butadiene #sustainability www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Application of nanocellulose in solar photo/thermal energy conversion and electrochemical energy storage devices The recent spate of environmental challenges and increase in global warming have spurred increased focus on renewable biomaterials and the development…

Find out more about the versatile use of nanocellulose-based membranes, aerogels, and fibers in solar cells, solar evaporators, phase-change material encapsulation, batteries, and supercapacitors in this comprehensive review #nanocellulose
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Green Carbon: Towards a greener world

The Editors-in-Chief introduce Green Carbon

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