2026 January - 111 articles
To improve the efficiency of CO2 hydrogenation, it is essential to develop new catalysts as well as new methods of producing them. In our work, we propose a new Fe-, Co-, Cu-containing catalyst preparation technique based on depositing the active com...
The extensive consumption of freshwater resources and the continuous discharge of pharmaceutical residues pose serious risks to aquatic ecosystems and public health. In this study, pristine ZnO, TiO2, Zn@TiO2, and Ti@ZnO nanocomposites were synthesiz...
Silica extracted from rice straw was utilized to synthesize nanoscale ZSM-5 zeolite, which was further modified with platinum (Pt) or gold (Au). The structural properties of the materials were examined using XRD, SEM, and BET analysis, while acidity...
A well-defined heterojunction and tailored interface of the photocathode are desired to facilitate the efficient separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers for photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen generation. Herein, optimized Z-scheme...
Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 into value-added chemicals offers a sustainable route to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions while producing renewable fuels. However, conventional TiO2-based systems suffer from limited visible-light activity and ineffi...
The development of efficient spinel oxide catalysts for low-temperature oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) remains an important research objective. In this work, Ru was doped into a CoMn2O4 spinel to enhance its catalytic activity toward...
Catalytic pyrolysis (CP) of biomass is a promising method for producing sustainable hydrogen because lignocellulosic biomass is widely available, renewable, and approximately carbon-neutral. CP of biomass is influenced by complex, interdependent proc...
The non-thermal plasma-driven cascade process for CO2-to-methanol conversion shows significant potential in the field of green methanol synthesis. This process innovatively couples a plasma activation module with a catalytic synthesis module via a mu...
In the present study, glass/ceramic hybrid fibers were chosen as a paper matrix, which effectively balance toughness and high-temperature resistance for soot combustion applications. In order to address the issue of unevenness in the performance of p...
The aim of this study was to investigate the biochemical properties of free and immobilized mushroom tyrosinase (EC 1.14.18.1) entrapped in calcium alginate beads for phenol oxidation in a batch system. Tyrosinase activity was determined spectrophoto...
In recent years, green hydrogen production via water electrolysis driven by renewable energy sources has garnered increasingly significant attention. Among the various water electrolysis technologies, proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMW...
Catalysis plays a key role in advancing sustainable technologies for energy conversion and environmental remediation [...]
In this study, copper–carbon material composites, Cu/CM (where CM is reduced graphene oxide (rGO), graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), their mixture, and N-doped reduced graphene oxide (N-rGO)), were prepared using a simple method of chemical re...
Alkaline water electrolysis remains one of the leading and most mature technologies for large-scale hydrogen production. Its advantages stem from the use of inexpensive, earth-abundant materials and well-established industrial deployment, yet the tec...
Pt-rare earth metal (Pt-RE) alloys are considered to be one of the most promising electrocatalysts for producing oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs) due to their compressively strained Pt overlayer and their exceptional negative-alloy formation energie...
1,4-Dihydropyridines (1,4-DHPs) are privileged heterocycles with broad relevance in medicinal chemistry and redox-related applications. However, conventional Hantzsch syntheses typically require prolonged thermal heating and often suffer from limited...
In this explorative work, molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) and representative doped MoO3 materials, i.e., Cu-doped MoO3 (2% Cu, “Cu-MoO3”) and H-doped MoO3 (H0.31MoO3, “H-MoO3”), have been tested for the first time as photocatalysts...
The synthesis, in particular the industrial production, of pharmaceuticals requires a broad arsenal of synthetic reactions capable of selectively forming specific structural motifs and assembling smaller building blocks into complex molecules. The Ch...
A series of silica-supported, nitrogen-doped carbon-encapsulated cobalt–nickel alloy catalysts (CoxNiy@NC/SiO2) was successfully synthesized and systematically evaluated for the liquid-phase hydrogenation of 1-nitronaphthalene to 1-naphthylamin...
Constructed wetlands (CWs) are signified as green, self-sustaining systems for wastewater treatment. To date, their conventional designs struggle with slow kinetics and poor removal of refractory pollutants. This review redefines CWs as photo-reactiv...
Catalytic dry reforming of ethanol offers a sustainable pathway for syngas and hydrogen production through CO2 utilization, though its efficiency depends heavily on the strategic synthesis of catalysts and the optimization of reaction parameters. Thi...
The study aims to develop a method for obtaining a high-performance catalyst for the synthesis of liquid hydrocarbons using the Fischer–Tropsch method based on ultradisperse cobalt powders obtained by the electric explosion method. To determine...
Direct hydroxylation of benzene to phenol using hydrogen peroxide is a cornerstone of sustainable green chemistry. This paper presents the results of a stability study of an iron-containing mordenite catalyst in the liquid-phase hydroxylation of benz...
Modulating the electronic structure and surface properties of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) by chemically phosphorus doping is an effective strategy for improving its photocatalytic performance. However, in order to benefit from practical applica...
The catalytic removal of toluene, a representative aromatic volatile organic compound (VOC), requires efficient and stable catalysts. This study systematically investigated the effect of B-site doping with transition metals (Fe, Cu, and Ni) on the ca...
The hydrogenation of the biomass platform compound, ethyl levulinate, for the synthesis of γ-valerolactone represents a highly promising pathway for biomass valorization. Transition metal phosphates are extensively utilized in biomass hydrogena...
Pectin-derived oligosaccharides (POS) are emerging as promising functional prebiotics with growing industrial interest. This study reports a synergistic fungal pectinolytic biocatalytic system comprising endopolygalacturonase (EndoPG) and pectin meth...
Ni-based catalysts have been extensively investigated for lignin hydrogenation; however, they often exhibit limited phenol selectivity and poor catalytic stability. To address these challenges, we introduced Cu as a promoter, resulting in the develop...
High-density aviation fuels and diesel-range cycloalkanes are in high demand for the transportation sector, but the development of sustainable and high-efficiency synthesis routes from biomass-derived platform chemicals remains a key challenge. High-...
TiO2 shows improved photocatalytic properties when combined with other oxides, such as ZrO2. Unfortunately, this material does not exhibit a spectral response in the visible range, but this can be improved by adding WO3. Here, the effect of the amoun...
This study investigates the interaction of Ru3 clusters with pristine and defective anatase (101) TiO2 surfaces using density functional theory (DFT) to evaluate their structural stability, electronic modifications, and photocatalytic potential. The...
Photocatalysis driven by the visible light of solar energy has received considerable attention in the field of environmental remediation and clean energy production. In this work, monomeric sulfonated palladium phthalocyanine (PdPcS) was encapsulated...
Advanced ceramics are known for their lightweight, high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. They are crucial in energy conversion, environmental protection, and aerospace fields. This review highlights the recent advan...
The increasing discharge of recalcitrant organic dyes from the textile industry necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. This study reports the successful eco-friendly fabrication of magnetically se...
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Metalloporphyrin-based covalent organic frameworks (MPor-COFs) are emerging porous crystalline materials that combine the optoelectronic properties of metalloporphyrins with the highly ordered structure of COFs. Such a combination not only extends th...
This work is based on our previous research on sulfur-assisted graphitization of biopitch by focusing on catalyst-driven optimization of biomass-derived pitch (BDP) composites as sustainable alternatives to coal tar pitch (CTP). Biomass from eucalypt...
Continuous excessive CO2 emissions have a negative impact on the environment. In order to address the issue of CO2 emission control, its conversion to some valuable commodities is the way forward in dealing with this issue. Additionally, the conversi...
The development of efficient and stable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts based on non-precious metals is pivotal for advancing sustainable energy conversion technologies. We present a facile and green strategy for synthesizing a high-...
This study presents a systematic approach for converting low-grade carbon derived from mining waste into functional carbon–zeolite composites with enhanced adsorption performance. To promote carbon deposition within and around zeolite framework...
UiO-67(Zr), as a member of Zr-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), has attracted much attention owing to its merits, involving large surface area, high pore volume, and good structural stability. However, it is generally inactive in many cata...
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as persistent environmental pollutants with adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. Conventional removal methods, such as filtration and sedimentation, primarily rely on physical separation without addressing...
In recent years, biomass utilization has attracted extensive attention. Herein, hexagonal/cubic ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) heterojunction catalysts were synthesized via a solvothermal method for the selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-difo...
A transition-metal-free strategy for the synthesis of 2,3-dihydrobenzothiazin-4-one derivatives has been established. Using HI as the catalyst, various 2-substituted, N-substituted compounds and variations on the benzamide ring were synthesized in ex...
Energy shortages, environmental pollution, and climate change have become critical global issues, presenting significant challenges to the sustainable development of human society [...]
Zeolites are crystalline aluminosilicates that have been widely used as heterogeneous catalysts in industrial processes, particularly in oil refining and petrochemistry [...]
Nickel boride compounds have attracted considerable attention in the field of electrocatalysis due to their unique electronic structures and excellent chemical stability. However, the difficulty in obtaining single-phase products under traditional ex...
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a widely studied photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants in water, yet its conventional sol–gel synthesis often suffers from low yield and produces materials with low specific surface area. In this study, we...
The ubiquitous presence of tetracycline in water sources due to its prevalent usage in antibiotics poses a potential risk to ecosystems and to human health. There is therefore a dire need for efficient methods of tetracycline removal. To this end, we...
CO2 valorization from real feedstocks through CH4 tri-reforming (CH4-TR), combining steam reforming (SR), dry reforming (DR), and partial oxidation (CPO) of methane in a single process, is a desirable strategy for greenhouse gas mitigation and syngas...
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