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Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
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ISSN 2666-0865 · Elsevier · 505 articles in the index
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α-Amino acid; (±)-aspartic acid catalyzed green synthesis of 2-amino-7-hydroxy-4-aryl-4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives in aqueous medium
We have created a sustainable process for the green, efficient, and straightforward synthesis of 2-amino-7-hydroxy-4-aryl-4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives. A domino Knoevenagel-Michael cyclocondensation reaction is used in the procedure. A green, inexpensive, and efficient organocatalyst…
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Engineering high flux 2D titanium MXene incorporated membranes for broad spectrum pollutant rejection
This study presents the successful synthesis of two-dimensional titanium MXene Ti3C2Tx and its incorporation into polyphenylsulfone membranes for enhanced water purification. The titanium MXene-embedded polyphenylsulfone exhibited a significant increase in water permeation, achieving a flux of 244…
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Comparative liquefaction investigation of pine woodchips using water and tetralin as deoxygenation and hydrogenolysis agents
This study investigated the liquefaction of pine woodchips using water and tetralin as solvents to evaluate their effects on product yield and composition. Experiments were conducted at 350 °C and 400 °C with varying solvent/biomass ratios (1–3 mL/g), followed by analysis of the resulting solid…
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Optimization of reactive blue 19 degradation by non-thermal plasma: evaluating the combined influence of conductivity and operational parameters via response surface methodology
This study examines the impact of multiple operational parameters on the degradation efficiency of the reactive blue 19 (RB19) dye during non-thermal plasma treatment. Electrical conductivity was examined simultaneously with other parameters, an aspect rarely addressed in previous plasma-based…
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One-pot synthesis of 2-aminoquinazolinones through sequential microwave irradiation and electrosynthesis
In this work, we present the first sequential microwave-electrosynthesis strategy for the efficient and environmentally friendly synthesis of 2-aminoquinazolinones in a one-pot process. The electrochemical approach employs catalytic amounts of NH4I and NaCl as a recyclable mediator-electrolyte…
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Sustainable synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Justicia schimperiana leaf Extract: Characterization and antibacterial activities investigation
To date, inhibitions of drug resistant microorganisms are a key feature of metal nanomaterial. In this study, ZnO NPs were synthesized using Juticia Schimperiana leaf extract, and zinc acetate (Zn(CH3COO)2) solution. The biosynthesized ZnO NPs were characterized via PXRD, UV-Vis, FT-IR, TGA/DTA and…
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Clove waste-derived green corrosion inhibitor for API 5L Grade B steel in acidic HCl environment
This study investigates the corrosion inhibition performance and dynamic adsorption mechanism of clove waste extract (Syzygium aromaticum) as an eco-friendly organic inhibitor for API 5L Grade B steel in a 0.5 M HCl environment. The primary focus of this work lies in the integrated evaluation of…
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Utilising Dairy and Whisky Manufacture By-products for Microalgal Lipids Production
Microalgae are increasingly recognised as a renewable and sustainable source of both unsaturated and saturated fatty acids (SFAs), offering a viable alternative to traditional animal fats and plant oils. By-products of food production, such as whey from cheese production andDSG obtained from…
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Rapid green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and reusable nanocomposite beads using Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) leaves for environmental remediation
In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were rapidly synthesized by a simple green method using the aqueous extract of Yerba mate (Ym) as a reducing and capping agent. The nanoparticles were characterized by UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy and electron microscopy. A strong surface plasmon…
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Green synthesis and investigation of novel SiC/PZ-rGO nanoheterostructure as promising photocatalyst via empirical analysis
- Nucleophilic substitution-based synthesis is gaining prominence as it imparts unique properties on hybrid organic–inorganic nanomaterials and is playing an increasingly important role in catalysis and solar energy conversion process. Herein, we report a novel, three-steps green synthesis of…
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Dual-phase bio-carbon coatings for mild steel protection: A green approach using sugarcane bagasse and eggshell waste
Corrosion significantly compromises the durability of reinforced concrete structures, leading to progressive strength loss and eventual structural failure. This study aims to develop an eco-friendly, organic carbon-based coating for mild steel using carbon derived from sugarcane bagasse and…
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Optimization and comparative performance of Jatropha Curcas extracts for turbidity removal in water treatment
This study assesses the coagulation potential of Jatropha Curcas leaf, shell, and kernel extracts for removing turbidity from synthetic water. Process optimization was conducted using Response Surface Methodology with a Central Composite Design, focusing on coagulant dosage, pH, and temperature as…
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Co-pyrolysis of pinewood biomass and used engine oil waste: A sustainable approach to diesel-like biofuel production
The growing demand for sustainable energy and the environmental challenges associated with fossil fuel dependence have intensified the search for efficient waste-to-fuel pathways. In this study, the co-pyrolysis of acid-washed pinewood biomass (APW) with used engine oil (UEO) is shown to exhibit a…
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Choline chloride/glycerol/l-arginine (TNADES) as a new sustainable solvent catalyst reaction media in multicomponent synthesis of biological corestones of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones, spiro-2-oxindoles and pyrazole-4-carbonitriles under mild conditions
Ternary natural deep eutectic solvent (TNADES) made of choline chloride, glycerol, and l-arginine was used as an efficient, new reusable solvent/catalyst media for (i) the synthesis of 2-substituted-2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones through eco-friendly one-pot three-component reaction involving…
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Optimizing reaction configurations of sequential batch reactor (SBR) for nitrogen removal from wastewater
Biological nutrient removal in SBRs requires the optimized sequencing of aerobic and anoxic phases to balance nitrification, denitrification and energy use. This study uses GPS-X v8.1 to simulate a 212 m3 SBR treating synthetic domestic wastewater (COD 2,500–3,500 mg L−1; TN ≈ 60 mg N L−1) under a…
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Eco-friendly chromium(VI) cleanup: Guava seed biosorbent performance in equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies
The contamination of water resources by toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) poses significant environmental and health risks. This study explores the potential of guava seed powder (GSP), an agricultural byproduct, as a sustainable biosorbent for Cr(VI) removal. Comprehensive characterization using…
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Green molten salt template–Assisted synthesis of defect-rich carbon aerogels with abundant pyridinic-N sites for enhanced oxygen reduction electrocatalysis
Developing highly efficient metal-free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are pivotal for advancing sustainable fuel cell technology. An approach utilizing a green molten salt template to synthesize pyridinic-nitrogen (N)-enriched carbon aerogels (CA) with precisely engineered…
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Microwave-assisted distillation of ylang-ylang flowers: A sustainable and efficient approach for essential oil extraction
Microwave-assisted distillation (MAD) was compared with wood-heated distillation (WHD) and laboratory-scale distillation (LD) for the production of ylang-ylang essential oil. The yield of total essential oil collected by MAD was 29 % higher than WHD and 23 % higher than LD, while the distillation…