Direct conversion of CO2 into alcohols using Cu-containing mordenite zeolite catalysts
Available online 1 July 2026
Encapsulating metal nanoparticles inside microporous support materials, such as zeolites, effectively mitigates catalytic deactivation caused by sintering. However, different encapsulation methods may...
Microbiomes for a stable planet: Embedding microbial processes in global climate action
June 2026
Microorganisms regulate key biogeochemical processes and ecosystem feedbacks to climate change, yet they remain underrepresented in global environmental policy and implementation frameworks. The World...
Cross–coupling of alkenes with photocatalytic fluorination
June 2026
The advances in pharmaceutical and material science rely on the development of sustainable techniques for selective C–F bond formation, in which the unique properties of fluorine enhance metabolic stability...
Group recognition as a new design methodology for selective hydrogenation
June 2026
Selective hydrogenation is a core reaction in heterogeneous catalysis and is employed in over one-quarter of industrial chemical processes involving fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy conversion....
Designing an intracellular biohybrid system for malate and bioelectricity production in Escherichia coli
June 2026
The production of bioelectricity and chemicals from low-cost raw materials using photosynthetic biohybrid systems is a promising approach for sustainable development. However, the practical application...
Towards a green future: Advances in biological carbon fixation strategies
June 2026
Increased global carbon emissions have heightened the urgency to address climate change, necessitating innovative strategies for carbon sequestration. Biological carbon fixation has emerged as a promising...
Collaborative biodegradation of wheat straw by insect-derived cellulolytic enzymes and lignin-degrading bacteria in the gut of Zophobas morio
June 2026
Superworms (Zophobas morio) are edible insects that hold promise for sustainable bioconversion of agricultural waste. However, its ability to degrade recalcitrant lignocelluloses, such as straw, remains...
Recent advances and applications of soft-ionization mass spectrometry in electrochemical transformations
June 2026
Electrochemical transformations play a vital role in various fields such as chemistry, energy conversion and storage, and environmental protection. These processes are complex and involve multiple reaction...
In situ study of Ni-Fe nanoparticle exsolution on La0.4Sr0.6Fe0.85Ni0.1Nb0.05O3-δ perovskite for oxygen separation and methane conversion
June 2026
Ni-doped La0.4Sr0.6Fe0.95Nb0.05O3-δ (LSFNb) oxide was successfully synthesized via the ceramic method. The influence of Ni doping on the structural and oxygen-transport properties of LSFNb was investigated....
Low-temperature aqueous-phase hydrogenation of dimethyl adipate to 1,6-hexanediol enabled by highly selective RuSn/SiO2 catalysts
June 2026
1,6-Hexanediol (1,6-HDO) can be synthesized via aqueous-phase hydrogenation of dimethyl adipate (DMA). However, this process requires high temperatures (> 200 °C) over Ru catalysts and suffers from...
Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria drive transformation and release of phosphorus in phosphorus-enriched sludge biochar: Efficacy validation and multifaceted mechanisms
June 2026
Phosphorus (P) is an essential non-renewable nutrient; however, its inefficient recovery from sewage sludge leads to considerable losses. Although phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can convert insoluble...
In-insect synthesis: A novel approach for selective functionalization of molecular nanocarbons
June 2026
Photoinduced α-C(sp3)–H functionalization of cyclic ethers via synergistic photocatalysis and HAT for efficient C–C bond formation
June 2026
The selective transformation of inert C(sp3)–H bonds remains a significant challenge in modern organic synthesis. Herein, we report a photocatalytic strategy for achieving the efficient and selective...
The key role of catalyst structure adjustment and optimization in the reverse water-gas shift reaction
June 2026
The reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction is a key step in converting large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) into chemical or hydrocarbon fuels. It has received extensive attention as a renewable system...
Tuning metal encapsulation in zeolites: Impact of crystal downsizing on liquid-phase hydrogenation reactions
June 2026
Pt- and Pd-encapsulated pure-silica MFI zeolites with tunable crystal sizes (80–350 nm) were synthesized by controlling the hydrothermal process temperature (80–175 °C). This approach enabled the systematic...
Molten salt-assisted passivation of IrMo bimetallic nanoparticles for CO-tolerant hydrogen oxidation reaction
Available online 27 June 2026
Carbon-supported platinum group metal (PGM)-based bimetallic nanoparticles are among the most efficient catalysts for the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) in anion-exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs)....
Facile calcination method to prepare nanostructured Ni/CeO2 heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 methanation
Available online 24 June 2026
Methanation is an effective method for converting CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels. Consequently, demand for more active and selective heterogeneous catalysts has increased. Herein, a simple and...
Planar lithium evolution paving the way for practical anode-free pouch cells
Available online 24 June 2026
Emerging role of an electrode-dependent extracellular respiratory system in Escherichia coli
Available online 24 June 2026
Shifting the paradigm: Hydrophilic promotion for efficient syngas-to-olefins catalysis
Available online 23 June 2026
C1/C5 bi-substrate strategy boosts single-cell protein production in the methylotrophic yeast Komagataella phaffii (Pichia pastoris)
Available online 18 June 2026
Lignocellulosic biomass and, more recently, C1 resources such as methanol have emerged as promising alternative feedstocks for sustainable biomanufacturing owing to their non-food competition, wide...
Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Oxidation for Nitric Acid Synthesis: Progress in Catalyst Design and Reaction Systems
Available online 18 June 2026
Nitric acid is an indispensable chemical feedstock for industrial applications and the production of artificial fertilizers. Conventional production of this vital chemical is highly energy intensive...
Comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of Chlorella vulgaris bio-oil production: assessing the environmental performance of sulfated zirconia vs. zeolite Y catalysts
Available online 17 June 2026
The environmental performance of bio-oil production from Chlorella vulgaris was comprehensively assessed using non-catalytic pyrolysis and catalytic cracking processes, employing sulfated zirconia and...
Electrolyte breakthrough: State-independent ionic conductivity in an organic electrolyte
Available online 17 June 2026
