Naphthalimide interlayer materials with different cores were synthesized and the effect of the size and electron-donating ability of the cores on the electron mobility and surface contact was determined #organic_solar_cells www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This work shows how mechanochemically assisted ligand-exchange approach can be applied to quickly (within 15 min) functionalize ZIF-8 with polar linkers for improved CO2 adsorption #mechanochemistry #MOF_functionalization #CO2_capture www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Learn more about recent developments in the electrochemical CO2 reduction to C3+ products in this comprehensive #review, including the use of tandem CO2RR and CORR electrocatalysts #CO2_reduction #CO_reduction #high_value_added_multicarbon_chemicals www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Find out more how a transport membrane condenser-based rich solvent-split process can be coupled with gas-assisted stripping to achieve a reboiler duty saving of up to 26.8 % #CO2_regeneration #carbon_capture #gas_assisted_stripping #reboiler_duty www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This #editorial reflects on the achievements of the journal Green Carbon and their recognition by the UNESCO's Science Decade #green_carbon_programme #SDG Bridging science and global goals: The UN endorsement of China’s Green... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Find out more how machine learning can be used to predict the life-cycle environmental impacts of chemicals in this #review #ML #AI #LCA Machine learning models for rapid prediction of chemicals’ life-cycle ... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Can self-biodegradable plastics be commercially viable? This #commentary discusses the Guicherd et al. Nature paper on embedding a thermally stable PLA hydrolase in polylactide to accelerate biodegradation #PLA #recycle #enzyme #biodegradable www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This #commentary discusses the Science paper "Landscape profiling of PET depolymerases using a natural sequence cluster framework" #PETases #machine_learning #PET_depolymerization Landscape profiling method for mining novel PET hydrolases: Advances a... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Learn more about the application of protein language modelling approaches in enzyme engineering and potential to depolymerize PET and address global plastic waste challenges #PET Protein language model empowered the robust ASR-driven PET hydrolase f... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Find out more about the production of high-value chemicals such as organic acids, fatty acids, terpenoids, polyketides, and proteins, from Komagataella phaffii #biomanufacturing Komagataella phaffii: A versatile platform for the production of value... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This #review discusses the potential of hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria to sustainability via CO2 utilization, pollutant removal, ammonia synthesis, food sources #HOB #sustaiability Hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria: A promising contributor to environmental ... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

This #commentary discusses the work by O. Yaghi and co-workers on the preparation of multi-functional COF-material for CO2 capture from open air #DAC #COF #CO2 COF-999: A high-performance CO2 adsorbent for direct air capture techn... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Jean-Pierre Gilson and Ulrich Müller discuss in this #commentary the impact of the discovery of the first mesoporous zeolite on the future of zeolite research and suggest ZMQ-1 applications #ZMQ_1 ZMQ-1 breakthrough: A new milestone in zeolite science www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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 sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

We are pleased to announce that @greencarbon.bsky.social has been selected for inclusion in the Web of Science and Emerging Sources Citation Index. Another recognition of the journal's achievements! @clarivate.com

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...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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...

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!

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...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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) #MicrobialEcology #Sustainability

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 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 #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... #ChemNobel #Chem #Chemistry #chemsky 🧪

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...

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 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Editors-in-Chief introduce Green Carbon Green Carbon: Towards a greener world sciencedirect.com/science/arti...