{"title":"Outstanding Reviewers for Reaction Chemistry & Engineering in 2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1039/D5RE90026C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE90026C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of <em>Reaction Chemistry & Engineering</em>'s reviewers for helping to preserve quality and integrity in chemical science literature. We would also like to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for <em>Reaction Chemistry & Engineering</em> in 2024.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 1962-1962"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opportunities for automation in continuous dynamic flow separation","authors":"Chetsada Khositanon, Panitan Thakhiew, Charoen Chinwanitcharoen, Kousuke Hiromori and Nopphon Weeranoppanant","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00215J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00215J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Many separation techniques, such as chromatography, adsorption, and filtration, are dynamic by nature, with the profiles of chemical species varying over time. This time-dependent behavior makes dynamic flow separation inherently batchwise. Recently, automation has enabled the transformation of these batchwise processes into continuous operations. Automation devices, including separators, detectors/transmitters, control systems, and control devices, can be implemented for either open-loop or closed-loop control. In this minireview, we provide an overview of recent technologies for automated dynamic flow separation systems. Major automated separation techniques, such as liquid–liquid extraction, counter-current chromatography, flash chromatography, and dead-end filtration, are highlighted to illustrate how automation facilitates their transition to continuous operation. Additional examples of integrated reaction–separation systems and self-optimizing platforms for identifying optimal separation conditions are presented as part of the outlook for automated setups. Challenges related to accurate in-line detection, complex sample matrices, and varying physical properties are also addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 1978-1988"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhuoyu Wen, Weishi Li, Li Li, Xiaoting Li, Dahai Yan and Yang Liao
{"title":"Correction: Optimization of low-temperature pyrolysis of dioxins in fly ash from municipal solid waste incineration: adding catalysts and inhibitors","authors":"Zhuoyu Wen, Weishi Li, Li Li, Xiaoting Li, Dahai Yan and Yang Liao","doi":"10.1039/D5RE90022K","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE90022K","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Correction for ‘Optimization of low-temperature pyrolysis of dioxins in fly ash from municipal solid waste incineration: adding catalysts and inhibitors’ by Zhuoyu Wen <em>et al.</em>, <em>React. Chem. Eng.</em>, 2025, <strong>10</strong>, 1337–1349, https://doi.org/10.1039/d4re00592a.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 8","pages":" 1949-1950"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/re/d5re90022k?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hsin-Mei Kao, Kwangtae Son, Cheng-Hsiao Tsai, Ningmo Cheng, Changqing Pan, Nahal Ghanadi, Somayeh Pasebani, Brian K. Paul and Chih-Hung Chang
{"title":"Continuous flow photochemical synthesis of metal–ceramic composite microparticles†","authors":"Hsin-Mei Kao, Kwangtae Son, Cheng-Hsiao Tsai, Ningmo Cheng, Changqing Pan, Nahal Ghanadi, Somayeh Pasebani, Brian K. Paul and Chih-Hung Chang","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00199D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00199D","url":null,"abstract":"<p >We developed a UV-assisted microfluidic system to synthesize FeCrAl–Al<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>3</sub></small> composite microparticles for additive manufacturing. The system ensures precise particle size, morphology, and elemental distribution control. Increasing the dispensing pressure while keeping the oil flow rate constant resulted in larger microparticles. Laser fusing revealed FeCrAl and Al<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>3</sub></small> phases, showing their potential as feedstocks for 3D printed heterogeneous materials such as FeCrAl/Al<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>3</sub></small> bi-phase materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 8","pages":" 1736-1740"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unraveling the role of ultrasound in hydrothermal interzeolite conversion using a tubular ultrasound-integrated reactor.","authors":"Elena Brozzi, Michiel Dusselier, Simon Kuhn","doi":"10.1039/d5re00149h","DOIUrl":"10.1039/d5re00149h","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the past years, ultrasound has been considered a sustainable process intensification technique for zeolite synthesis. However, understanding the link between ultrasound phenomena and their related effects has remained a challenge due to the limited availability of hydrothermal ultrasonic reactors and parameter standardization among the studies. In this work, a novel ultrasound-integrated tubular coiled reactor is presented, which enables fast and efficient ultrasonic hydrothermal zeolite synthesis. Specifically, the effect of ultrasound irradiation and its underlying mechanisms on high silica FAU-to-MFI interzeolite conversion is studied. Unseeded syntheses in the presence of an organic structure-directing agent (OSDA) are performed at 160 °C for residence times up to 2 h. The presence of hydroxyl radicals generated by ultrasound is assessed <i>via</i> terephthalic acid dosimetry at different temperatures and pressures as a measurement of the cavitation activity. The application of 20 W mL<sup>-1</sup> of suspension reveals an enhanced MFI growth rate and faster crystallization completion, resulting in an overall increase in the mean crystal size. Ultrasound is also successful in counteracting solid deposition on the walls of the coiled reactor. Applying hydrothermal conditions to this setup suppresses radical formation, indicating very weak transient cavitation activity. Therefore, these observations are attributed to the enhanced mass transfer <i>via</i> ultrasonic wave propagation, which renders the dissolved material more readily available for crystal growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12223963/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144574514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorvani Cruz Villarreal, Emil Ljungberg, Nilojan Jehanathan, Milap Owens, Anika Li and Chad R. Borges
{"title":"Kinetically tunable, subzero-active, visual time–temperature indicators based on the permanganate–oxalate reaction†","authors":"Jorvani Cruz Villarreal, Emil Ljungberg, Nilojan Jehanathan, Milap Owens, Anika Li and Chad R. Borges","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00192G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00192G","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Biological products and specimens often require consistent ultracold storage to preserve their integrity. Existing time–temperature indicators (TTIs) are inadequate for monitoring ultracold conditions at the individual aliquot level. We adapted the autocatalytic permanganate–oxalate reaction to create visual TTIs functional below 0 °C. Using eutectic compositions of LiClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>, NaClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>, and Mg(ClO<small><sub>4</sub></small>)<small><sub>2</sub></small>, we depressed the melting points of the reaction mixtures to −18 °C, −37 °C, and −67 °C, respectively. The incorporation of perchlorate salts as antifreeze systems did not derail the kinetic behavior of the permanganate–oxalate reaction and allowed the reactions to pause below their melting points. Here, we developed and characterized eight customized TTIs, running from five minutes at 25 °C to 7 days at −20 °C. Temperature sensitivity was consistent with Arrhenius behavior (<em>i.e.</em>, exponential increases in run time with linear decreases in temperature). The TTIs exhibited good accuracy and reproducibility, with within-batch and between-batch run-time precision at the targeted temperatures of ≤4.8% CV and ≤7.5% CV, respectively. The average absorbance <em>vs.</em> time trajectories, expressed as RMSD %CVs, were 4.5% for intra-batch and 10.4% for inter-batch runs. Indicators withstood multiple freeze/thaw cycles or extended pre-freezing periods with minimal impact on reaction kinetics. Once activated and stored below their melting points, TTIs maintained color intensity for at least 12 months. This work establishes the permanganate–oxalate system in eutectic perchlorate-based antifreeze solutions as a simple, inexpensive approach for ultracold-active TTIs, offering customizable kinetics and robust performance. The described TTIs can serve to improve quality monitoring of biologicals and biospecimens during ultracold storage and handling.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 8","pages":" 1741-1757"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neng mei Deng, Yang Liu, Lu lu Tang, Xu cheng Fu and Jun Zhao
{"title":"Gas–solid two-phase flow low-temperature solid-phase method: a novel approach to mechanically synthesize heterometallic–organic frameworks","authors":"Neng mei Deng, Yang Liu, Lu lu Tang, Xu cheng Fu and Jun Zhao","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00177C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00177C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Research has demonstrated that heterometallic–organic frameworks (HMOFs) and their derivatives showcase exceptional application potential across various domains, including gas adsorption, energy storage, and environmental purification, often outperforming their monometallic MOF counterparts. The GSF synthesis protocol detailed in this paper introduces a pioneering mechanochemical approach for the production of manganese-based HMOFs. This technique facilitates the continuous fabrication of HMOFs in the absence of solvents, thereby cutting down on the production costs of MOFs and mitigating the issue of organic solvent pollution. This study provides experimental evidence and theoretical support for the standardization and large-scale application of the GSF method, while also holding significant scientific and practical value for advancing the innovative development of green chemical synthesis technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2170-2177"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Yu, Robert X. Gottlieb, Jeffrey R. Page, Julia A. Valla and Matthew D. Stuber
{"title":"An integrated reaction model of guaiacol hydrodeoxygenation using activated carbon supports: effects of support properties, metals, and solvents†","authors":"Lei Yu, Robert X. Gottlieb, Jeffrey R. Page, Julia A. Valla and Matthew D. Stuber","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00179J","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00179J","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of guaiacol, a model compound for lignin-derived pyrolysis oils, was investigated using Ru and Ni catalysts supported on activated carbons derived from both commercial and renewable (food waste) sources. Comprehensive characterization of support properties including porosity, surface area, hydrophobicity, and morphology revealed their significant influence on catalyst performance. Liquid-phase HDO reactions were conducted in both aqueous and organic (decane) environments to evaluate solvent effects on reaction pathways and product distributions. Ru-based catalysts demonstrated superior activity compared to Ni-based catalysts, while supports with higher mesoporosity facilitated better metal dispersion and enhanced catalytic performance. Notably, food waste-derived activated carbon supports performed comparably or better than commercial activated carbon when combined with Ru, indicating their potential as sustainable catalyst supports. Mathematical optimization techniques were employed to estimate kinetic parameters and elucidate reaction pathways, revealing notable differences between aqueous and organic media. Specifically, methoxycyclohexanone dominated in organic medium, while cyclohexanol prevailed in aqueous medium. The optimization study identified that cyclohexanol was not an intermediate for cyclohexane production, contrary to conventional understanding. Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) analysis provided insights into adsorption phenomena, explaining carbon balance discrepancies observed particularly in aqueous-phase reactions. This integrated experimental and computational approach advances the understanding of guaiacol HDO reaction mechanisms and provides guidance for the rational design of efficient catalysts for bio-oil upgrading.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2148-2169"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metal and non-metal oxide-supported selenium as potential industrial catalysts","authors":"Meng Ge, Tao Ju, Yiyang Zhang and Daming Yong","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00066A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00066A","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Selenium-based catalysts have emerged as promising tools for industrial application due to their environmentally-friendly features. In the past decade, people have reported a wide variety of selenium-based catalysts, such as organoselenium catalysts, polymer-supported selenium catalysts, carbon-supported selenium catalysts, and metal or non-metal oxide-supported selenium catalysts. These catalysts have been extensively applied in numerous reactions of practical importance. Notably, metal or non-metal oxide-supported inorganic selenium catalysts hold great promise for industrial use owing to the low cost and durability of their supports. This paper aims to comprehensively review the current progress and give a perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 8","pages":" 1730-1735"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144680938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sneha Paul, Thangjam Sanjurani, Anjana Gorai and Pranjit Barman
{"title":"NiFe2O4@SiO2-immobilized copper Schiff base complex as a versatile heterogeneous catalyst for efficient one-pot multicomponent synthesis of bioactive naphthopyran derivatives†","authors":"Sneha Paul, Thangjam Sanjurani, Anjana Gorai and Pranjit Barman","doi":"10.1039/D5RE00146C","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5RE00146C","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Herein, we have presented the synthesis of a Cu(<small>II</small>) Schiff base metal complex immobilized on a silica-coated NiFe<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small> magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) surface, forming a novel heterogeneous and magnetically retrievable nanocatalyst, NiFe<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small>@SiO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@CuSB. Comprehensive characterization through FT-IR, PXRD, SEM, EDS, TEM, SAED, VSM, BET, and XPS confirms the catalyst's structure, surface morphology, elemental composition, and properties. Using a one-pot multicomponent synthesis of naphthopyran derivatives, the catalytic performance of NiFe<small><sub>2</sub></small>O<small><sub>4</sub></small>@SiO<small><sub>2</sub></small>@CuSB was evaluated. This efficient, eco-friendly protocol enables the synthesis of naphthopyran derivatives using a diverse range of aldehydes, malononitrile, and 2-naphthol, exhibiting excellent functional group tolerance. The desired products have been synthesized in high yields without any byproducts. The heterogeneity of the solid nanocatalyst was assessed using a hot filtration test. This innovative catalyst offers a practical way to efficiently produce bioactive compounds, which have applications in medical chemistry.</p>","PeriodicalId":101,"journal":{"name":"Reaction Chemistry & Engineering","volume":" 9","pages":" 2121-2136"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144868534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}