Environmentally sustainable production of biodiesel from low-cost lipid feedstock using a zirconium-based metal-organic framework sulfonated solid catalyst
March 2026
Heterogeneous acidic Zr-MOF (metal-organic framework) catalyst, UiO-66/SO3H was synthesized for palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD)-methanol esterification. The characterizations for catalyst precursor...
Emerging applications of N-heterocyclic carbenes and related materials in environmental decontamination
March 2026
The increasingly environmental pollution have drawn global attentions to the development of new techniques that can effectively deal with the pollutants. With the unique set of electronic properties...
Electro-driven deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of wheat straw with enhancive component fractionation and hydrogen evolution at room temperature
March 2026
Deep eutectic solvent (DES) pretreatment is attractive for the delignification of lignocellulosic biomass, while unable to circumvent the trenchant demand for the higher-temperature operating conditions....
High-performance single crystal Ni-rich cathode with regulated lattice and interface constructed by separated lithiation and crystallization calcination
March 2026
Incorporating high valence dopants, such as W6+ and Mo6+ has been verified to be effective for tuning the microstructure and grain boundary of polycrystal Ni-rich cathode. However, the hindered consolidation...
Prediction of organic sulfur solubility in mixed solvent using feature-based transfer learning and a hybrid Henry's law constant calculation method
March 2026
Machine learning (ML) algorithms are playing increasingly important roles in exploring solvents for wide industrial applications. However, most ML strategies for solvent screening neglect the contributions...
Mini-hydrocyclones in water: state-of-the-art
March 2026
A mini-hydrocyclone (MHC) is known for its higher separation efficiency, particularly for fine or ultra-fine particles. However, the exact mechanism for enhancing the separation efficiency of MHCs has...
A high current density and long cycle life iron-chromium redox flow battery electrolyte
March 2026
The electrolyte in the flow battery is the carrier of energy storage, however, there are few studies on electrolyte for iron-chromium redox flow batteries (ICRFB). The low utilization rate and rapid...
Coupling pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for enzymatic hydrolysis with electrochemical reduction of CO2 for production of formic acid
March 2026
A new coupled electrolysis system has been developed by combining pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass (corn stover) in alkaline anolyte for increasing cellulose digestibility with electrochemical...
Multiple-site absorption of CO2 in 2-hydroxypyridium ionic liquids based task-specific deep eutectic solvents
March 2026
Global warming caused primarily by excessive emissions of CO2 has attracted worldwide attention. Herein, three 2-hydroxypyridium ionic liquids (ILs) based task-specific deep eutectic solvents (DESs)...
Incorporation of Mg/Al metal oxide into ionic liquids for CO2 capture and conversion into cyclic carbonate under solvent-free conditions: effect of coordination ability, recyclability, and catalytic study
March 2026
The direct conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and propylene oxide (PO) into propylene carbonate (PC) offers a green way to utilize anthropogenic CO2. However, this reaction is limited by low conversion...
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March 2026
Molecular-level imaging of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks by cryogenic low-dose electron microscopy
December 2025
The fundamental problems associated with structural inhomogeneities of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), such as surface terminations and host-guest heterostructures that govern their functionalities...
Unique compounds functionalized with three-membered cyclic structures
December 2025
Three-membered cyclic compounds are a fascinating class of compounds: they have the maximum torsional and angular strain (sp3 hybridization but bond angles deviate from 109°28’), and possess unique...
The investigation of the reaction mechanism of CO2 in HMDA/DEEA and EAE/1DMA2P aqueous solution systems
December 2025
Revealing the reaction mechanism of CO2 absorption by mixed amine solutions can provide theoretical guidance for establishing complex kinetic models. This study investigated the CO2 capture mechanisms...
Sustainable hybrid photo/electro-enzyme systems for CO2 conversion
December 2025
Carbon dioxide (CO2), as an abundant and renewable carbon feedstock, holds immense potential for sustainable biomanufacturing. However, natural carbon fixation pathways, such as the Calvin-Benson-Bassham...
A multiscale investigation combining thermodynamic modeling and molecular dynamics study on CO2 capture with [N1111][Triz]-H2O solvent
December 2025
The urgent need to mitigate anthropogenic CO2 emissions has driven the development of energy-efficient carbon capture systems. This study investigated a [N1111][Triz]-H2O hybrid solvent for CO2 capture...
An internal circulation rotating packed bed for green chemical engineering: structure optimization of liquid lifter
December 2025
The internal circulation rotating packed beds (IN-RPBs) have been widely used in multiphase systems. However, its key component's liquid lifter suffers from the liquid lifting rate (QL), limiting the...
Poisoning mechanism of Ti0.8Zr0.2Cr0.75Mn1.25Ce0.01 hydrogen storage alloy by trace H2S, CO, and CH4
December 2025
TiMn2-based alloys hold significant application potential due to their moderate hydrogen storage operating conditions and exceptional volumetric hydrogen storage density. Industrial by-product hydrogen,...
Aqueous polyamine-based deep eutectic solvent: balancing stability, CO2 absorption/desorption performance, and post-absorption viscosity
December 2025
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have gained significant attention as potential absorbents for CO2 capture due to their tunable physicochemical properties and environmental sustainability. However, achieving...
Unlocking deep eutectic solvent knowledge through a large language model-driven framework and an interactive AI agent
December 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an important role in advancing green chemical engineering, while the lack of data remains a primary challenge in many fields. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are...
A perspective on transforming fats, oil, and grease (FOG) into hydrogen: insights on steam reforming catalysts and the case study of Hong Kong using techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment
December 2025
The increasing demand for sustainable energy has intensified interest in hydrogen production from renewable sources. Although catalytic steam reforming of methane and other feedstocks has been extensively...
Smooth pore surface in zeolites for krypton capture under humid conditions
December 2025
Efficient trace radioactive krypton isotopes (85Kr) capture from air under humid conditions is a critical challenge for nuclear safety and environmental protection. Commercial zeolites suffer from low...
Stabilizing the cathode-electrolyte interphase for superior Li-ion batteries
December 2025
The cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) plays a pivotal role in determining the energy density and cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries. However, its complex formation mechanisms, dynamic evolution,...
Thermochemical valorization of alcohol industry residues into biocarbon for energy and environmental applications: a review
December 2025
Alcohol industry residues (AIRs) are protein-rich lignocellulosic biowastes from a major industry, having the dual traits of renewable biomass and organic waste. They mainly consist of Brewer's spent...
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