ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202580701
Johan H. van de Minkelis, Adrian H. Hergesell, Jan C. van der Waal, Rinke M. Altink, Ina Vollmer, Bert M. Weckhuysen
{"title":"Front Cover: Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polyethylene with Microporous and Mesoporous Materials: Assessing Performance and Mechanistic Understanding (ChemSusChem 7/2025)","authors":"Johan H. van de Minkelis, Adrian H. Hergesell, Jan C. van der Waal, Rinke M. Altink, Ina Vollmer, Bert M. Weckhuysen","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202580701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202580701","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Front Cover</b> shows a mesoporous catalyst for the chemical recycling of polyethylene. The large pores allow full penetration of the catalytic system to effectively utilize its active surface, as opposed to microporous materials whose activity is often limited by the insufficient transport of large macromolecules. A sulfated zirconia on SBA-15 catalyst allowed I. Vollmer, B. M. Weckhuysen and co-workers to investigate the intrinsic catalytic properties without being limited by pore accessibility. More information can be found in their Research Article (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202401141).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":"18 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cssc.202580701","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strain-Modulated Phase Stability in Inorganic Perovskites: Origins, Impacts, and Regulation Strategies.","authors":"Jinping Zhang, Ying Jiang, Jin Wang, Jinzhan Cheng, Xuezheng Liu, Wei Zhang, Xiaoming Zhao","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have drawn wide attention for their high power conversion efficiency, facile deposition process, and low cost. Organic-inorganic hybrid PSCs have reached an astounding power conversion efficiency of >26%, but unfortunately exhibit poor long-term stability, which severely impeded their commercialization. Inorganic perovskite exhibits excellent thermal stability compared to hybrid perovskite. Among inorganic perovskite, cesium lead triiodide (CsPbI3) is an ideal material for constructing tandem solar cells. However, the spontaneous transition of the black phase to a non-perovskite phase hinders their reliable application. These phase transitions are largely correlated with the unexpected strain introduced during fabrication and operation. Strain engineering is an ideal method to address this issue, which directly acts on the crystal lattice and has a straight impact on phase stability. In this review, we outline the characterization and impacts of strain in inorganic perovskite and recent breakthroughs in strain engineering. In addition, we point out the challenges and perspectives for future strain engineering.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500345"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143750650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202580703
Lars Frankenstein, Pascal Jan Glomb, Marvin Mohrhardt, Steffen Böckmann, Leon Focks, Aurora Gomez-Martin, Tobias Placke, Michael Ryan Hansen, Martin Winter, Johannes Kasnatscheew
{"title":"Cover Feature: Elucidating ‘Transfer-Lithiation’ from Graphite to Si within Composite Anodes during Pre-Lithiation and Regular Charging (ChemSusChem 7/2025)","authors":"Lars Frankenstein, Pascal Jan Glomb, Marvin Mohrhardt, Steffen Böckmann, Leon Focks, Aurora Gomez-Martin, Tobias Placke, Michael Ryan Hansen, Martin Winter, Johannes Kasnatscheew","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202580703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202580703","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> illustrates a charged composite anode with both graphite (Gr) and silicon (Si) active materials. The transfer lithiation from Gr to Si, driven by their potential differences, can lead to overlithiation of Si, thus material stress and degradation, even when Si is used in lower ratios. More information can be found in the Research Article by J. Kasnatscheew and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202401290).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":"18 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cssc.202580703","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202580702
Vânia Brissos, Márcia Rénio, Magdalena A. Lejmel, Ricardo Estevinho, M. Paula Robalo, M. Rita Ventura, Lígia O. Martins
{"title":"Cover Feature: Unlocking Lignin′s Potential: Engineered Bacterial Laccases to Produce Biologically Active Molecules (ChemSusChem 7/2025)","authors":"Vânia Brissos, Márcia Rénio, Magdalena A. Lejmel, Ricardo Estevinho, M. Paula Robalo, M. Rita Ventura, Lígia O. Martins","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202580702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202580702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> shows laccases as biocatalysts with high potential in lignocellulose biorefineries. Protein engineering has enhanced their efficiency for valorizing lignin monomers into value-added biologically active molecules. This biocatalytic process is solvent-free, achieves faster reaction times, uses lower amounts of enzyme, and delivers excellent yields (up to 100 %). The work advances lignin combinatory chemistry knowledge and marks a step forward in producing sustainable and eco-friendly natural dimeric compounds for medicinal chemistry and polymer synthesis. More information can be found in the Research Article by M. P. Robalo, M. R. Ventura, L. O. Martins and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202401386). Cover design: Joel Arruda (ITQB-NOVA Science Communication Office).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":"18 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cssc.202580702","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extracting lignin with superior photothermal performance from wood in molten salt hydrate for preparation of solar-driven gradient evaporator.","authors":"Qizhao Shao, Xuan Zhou, Yiting Li, Xiaopu Dong, Xueqing Qiu, Dafeng Zheng","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing sustainable solar-driven evaporators requires efficient photothermal materials and rational structural design. This study presents a green strategy for extracting lignin with enhanced photothermal performance from wood using molten salt hydrate (MSH) and citric acid under mild conditions. Systematic investigations revealed that elevated reaction temperatures (170°C) promoted lignin depolymerization (Mw=1206) and increased phenolic hydroxyl content (3.5 mmol/g), enhancing π-π stacking interactions to achieve a photothermal conversion efficiency of 36.31%. Structural analyses through 2D-HSQC NMR confirmed β-O-4 bond cleavage and demethylation, while fluorescence quenching validated reduced radiative losses. Leveraging this lignin, a gradient evaporator was fabricated by integrating polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-modified melamine foam (MF) with a hydrophobic lignin-polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) photothermal layer. The evaporator exhibited hierarchical wettability, enabling gravity-guided water transport (2.8 kg m-2 h-1) under 0.1 W/cm²) and environmental heat harvesting. It demonstrated robust performance in hypersaline water (1.85 kg m-2 h-1 for 10.5 wt% brine) and dye removal (>99.98% rejection). Additionally, lignin-coated thermoelectric devices generated stable power (27.69 W/m²) via solar-thermal conversion. This work provides an eco-friendly pathway for lignin valorization and scalable solar evaporation systems, addressing energy-water challenges through biomass resource utilization.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500538"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143750643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202580704
Ziyue Liu, Xiaoli Chen, Mi Luo, Qian Jiang, Xinyue Li, Chengmei Yang, Qi Zhang, Longlong Ma, Long Yan
{"title":"Cover Feature: Selective Hydrogenation of Furfural Under Mild Conditions Over Single-Atom Pd1/α-MoC Catalyst (ChemSusChem 7/2025)","authors":"Ziyue Liu, Xiaoli Chen, Mi Luo, Qian Jiang, Xinyue Li, Chengmei Yang, Qi Zhang, Longlong Ma, Long Yan","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202580704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202580704","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> illustrates how the incorporation of Pd single-atom sites within a Pd<sub>1</sub>/α-MoC catalyst alters the pathway of selective hydrogenation of furfural. Specifically, it facilitates the reaction under milder conditions and enhances its efficiency. The desert, rough road and bicycle symbolize the high reaction temperatures and low efficiency associated with the α-MoC catalyst. Conversely, the lush plant, highway and vehicle represent the mild conditions and high efficiency achieved with the Pd<sub>1</sub>/α-MoC catalyst. Additionally, the models of the catalysts indicate that the Pd single atom effectively activates hydrogen molecules and selectively targets the C=O structure of furfural, enabling the reaction to proceed rapidly through a direct hydrogenation pathway, rather than via the MPV route. More information can be found in the Research Article by Q. Zhang, L. Yan and co-workers.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":"18 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cssc.202580704","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Upcycling Polyoxymethylene via H2O2-mediated Selective Oxidation.","authors":"Mugeng Chen, Kaizhi Wang, Zehui Sun, Wendi Guo, Chen Chen, Jiachen Fei, Ting Yang, Heyong He, Yongmei Liu, Yong Cao","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing challenge of plastic pollution, coupled with the depletion of fossil resources, necessitates innovative solutions for the sustainable management of end-of-life plastics. This issue is particularly pressing for polyoxymethylene (POM), a widely used engineering thermoplastic known for its exceptional mechanical properties and durability, which degrades slowly and releases harmful formaldehyde (HCHO). In this study, we present a straightforward method to convert POM waste into formic acid (FA) using hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as the oxidant. While H2O2 is recognized as a selective and mild oxidation agent, its potential for upcycling plastics into valuable chemicals has been largely uncharted. Our approach utilizes microporous aluminosilicate zeolite H-Beta, known for its Brønsted acidity, to effectively catalyze both the depolymerization of POM into HCHO and its subsequent oxidation to FA. A significant aspect of this method is the incorporation of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol, which enhances depolymerization through strong hydrogen bonding interactions. This catalytic system efficiently transforms a variety of post-consumer POM waste into FA while also facilitating the Baeyer-Villiger-type oxidation of various carbonyl compounds, achieving high yields in both processes. Overall, these findings advance the conversion of plastic waste into value-added chemicals via H2O2-mediated reactions, enhancing sustainable waste management and supporting circular economy principles.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500179"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143750657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-03-30DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500452
Gamin Kim, Hyunjin Kim, Minhui Kim, Nayeong Kim, Byeongho Lee, Seonghwan Kim, Xiao Su, Choonsoo Kim
{"title":"Scale-up Strategies for Redox-mediated Electrodialysis for Desalination: the Role of Electrode and Channel Stacks.","authors":"Gamin Kim, Hyunjin Kim, Minhui Kim, Nayeong Kim, Byeongho Lee, Seonghwan Kim, Xiao Su, Choonsoo Kim","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Redox-mediated electrodialysis (redox-ED) enhances the economic and energy feasibility of conventional electrodialysis by substituting water splitting and costly metal-based electrodes with reversible redox reactions and porous carbon electrodes. Despite growing interest, the development of scale-up strategies for redox-ED remains limited, delaying its industrial implementation. This study proposes a scale-up strategy by examining the impact of stacking electrodes and channels on the desalination performance of the system, aiming to enable economically viable desalination. The results show that electrode and channel stacking (up to three stacks) significantly enhances desalination performance, resulting in a 6.8-fold increase in the salt removal rate, 30% improvement in productivity. These enhancements can be attributed to synergistic effects of electrode and channel stacking, which improve the redox reaction rate by increasing the surface area and enhancing the system capacity by increasing the volumetric flow rate. Techno-economic analysis underscored the economic viability of the scale-up strategy proposed in this study, which showed reductions of 18% in capital costs and 32% in operating costs compared with multiple unit cell systems. Overall, incorporating multiple stacks of electrodes and channels offers an effective strategy for scaling up redox-ED systems with high economic viability, thereby providing a pathway for their industrial utilization.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500452"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143750647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-03-28DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402378
Martí Molera, Kevin Fernández-Caso, Mohamed Amazian, Guillermo Díaz-Sainz, José Solla-Gullón, Manuel Álvarez-Guerra, Maria Sarret, Teresa Andreu
{"title":"Gold-Indium Electrocatalysts for the Selective Oxidation of Glycerol Coupled with CO2 Reduction.","authors":"Martí Molera, Kevin Fernández-Caso, Mohamed Amazian, Guillermo Díaz-Sainz, José Solla-Gullón, Manuel Álvarez-Guerra, Maria Sarret, Teresa Andreu","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202402378","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202402378","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glycerol electrooxidation is a promising alternative to the oxygen evolution reaction in carbon dioxide electroreduction processes. It has the potential to both reduce the overall cell voltage and enable the commercialization of anodic oxidation products. Gold is a material that exhibits a high performance for glycerol oxidation but has a high manufacturing cost. In this work we have synthesized a gold indium alloy that exhibits enhanced electrocatalytically properties, as evidenced by a reduction in the glycerol oxidation onset potential by 210 mV while reducing the electrode cost by 28%. This electrocatalyst has been evaluated in a flow cell configuration coupled with the cathodic reduction of carbon dioxide, and high faradaic efficiencies up to 90% have been achieved for both the anodic and cathodic products.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202402378"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143735571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemSusChemPub Date : 2025-03-28DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500123
Tom Wirtanen, Valtteri Oksanen, Kiia Malinen, Tao Hu, Alexander Reznichenko
{"title":"TEMPO-Mediated Paired Electrosynthesis of Ethylene Glycol from Formaldehyde and Methanol at High Current Densities.","authors":"Tom Wirtanen, Valtteri Oksanen, Kiia Malinen, Tao Hu, Alexander Reznichenko","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herein, we report a paired electrosynthesis of ethylene glycol from formaldehyde and methanol facilitated by TEMPO. The use of TEMPO accentuates formaldehyde production at the anode, providing additional formaldehyde for pinacol coupling at the cathode. The reaction is performed in water/methanol solution in a simple undivided cell using sulfuric acid treated graphite electrodes with industrially feasible current densities between 300 to 350 mA cm-2. Other components of the reaction are sodium chloride which is used as a supporting electrolyte and tributylmethylammonium chloride which raises the current efficiency. With a slight modification in the reaction temperature and current density, the outcome can be tuned from high current efficiency towards higher chemical yields. The conditions of the batch reaction were successfully transferred to a continuous flow-cell arrangement. Mechanistic studies indicate the involvement of hydroxymethyl radicals in the electrolysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500123"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}