{"title":"Ruthenium/Carbon Nanocomposites for Efficient Hydrogen Electrocatalysis: Impacts of Halide Residues.","authors":"Bingzhe Yu, Qiming Liu, Chaochao Dun, Davida Briana DuBois, Bryan Hou, Dingjie Pan, John Tressel, Kiley Mayford, Colton Jones, Xiao Wang, Qingfeng Ge, Frank Bridges, Shaowei Chen","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ruthenium has emerged as a promising substitute for platinum towards the hydrogen evolution/oxidation reaction (HER/HOR). Herein, ruthenium/carbon composites are prepared by magnetic induction heating (300 A, 10 s) of RuCl3, RuBr3 or RuI3 loaded on hollow porous carbon cages (HNC). The HNC-RuCl3-300A sample consists of Ru nanoparticles (dia. 1.96 nm) and abundant Cl residues, HNC-RuBr3-300A possesses a larger nanoparticle size (ca. 19.36 nm) and lower content of Br residues, whereas HNC-RuI3-300A, contains only bulk-like Ru agglomerates with a minimal amount of I residues, due to reduced Ru-halide bonding interactions. Among these, HNC-RuCl3-300A exhibits the best HER activity in alkaline media, with a low overpotential of only -26 mV to reach 10 mA cm-2, even outperforming Pt/C, and can be used as the cathode catalyst for anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (along with commercial RuO2 as the anode catalyst), producing 0.5 A cm-2 at 1.88 V for up to 100 h, a performance markedly better than that with Pt/C. HNC-RuCl3-300A also exhibits the best HOR activity, with a half-wave potential (+18 mV) even lower than that of Pt/C (+35 mV). These activities are ascribed to the combined contributions of small Ru nanoparticles and Ru-to-halide charge transfer that weaken H adsorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500802"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144148722","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 : 2025-05-26DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500693
Hyeondeok Jeong, Dawon Jang, Sung-Soo Kim, Yeong Jae Kim, Sungho Lee
{"title":"Generating Solar Steam Using Waste Cellulose Fabric: Harnessing Synthetic yet Plentiful and Cost-Effective Resources.","authors":"Hyeondeok Jeong, Dawon Jang, Sung-Soo Kim, Yeong Jae Kim, Sungho Lee","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500693","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Numerous studies have been conducted into the reuse of such waste fabric; however, diversity in fiber type and the dyes used limits their potential applications. Therefore, innovative methods for recycling waste fiber need to be developed. This study explored the use of waste fabric as the primary raw material for the development of solar steam generators (SSGs) by harnessing abundant and affordable artificial three-dimensional (3D) structures to deliver an efficient and cost-effective steam-generation solution. The limitations associated with conventional steam-generation methods, such as high costs and the limited availability of suitable materials, were addressed by combining waste fabric with readily available artificial 3D structures. This investigation encompassed the design and fabrication of waste-fabric-based SSGs and evaluated performance, with an emphasis on viability, affordability, and scalability. Cotton fabric heat treated at 400 °C for 1 h exhibited a high light absorbance of 94.7%. In addition, an SSG fabricated using this cotton fabric delivered a high evaporation rate of 2.66 kg/(m2∙h). These findings contribute to the advancement of sustainable and accessible applications in a variety of domains by leveraging the potential of affordable artificial 3D structures for use in SSG applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500693"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144148715","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 : 2025-05-26DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500575
Céline Montanari, Lukas Marcos Celada, Wenhao Zhang, Peter Olsen
{"title":"Exploring Acrylic Acid as an Oxirane Nucleophile - Direct Access to Poly(β-Hydroxy Acrylates).","authors":"Céline Montanari, Lukas Marcos Celada, Wenhao Zhang, Peter Olsen","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500575","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The synthetic freedom to operate is highly dependent on the final application. In polymer science, we rely on scalable reactions, simple purification, and the ideal use of renewable and relevant precursors. This work explores the ring-opening of oxiranes with acrylic acid towards β-hydroxy acrylates; great care is given to the synthetic aspects of the transformation. Besides its simplicity, and high yield (isolated yield 68 - 87%), the methodology is scalable, atom-economic, and associated with simple purification. Dependent on the initial oxirane, we demonstrate access to a wide range of polymeric properties with a modulus ranging from 0.3 to 630 MPa, strength from 0.3 to 19 MPa, and elongation-at-break from 3 to 170%. All four polymers explored are thermally stable above 250 °C and highly transparent. This work emphasizes the potential of acrylic acid as a nucleophile for direct access to monomers for a wide range of polymer applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500575"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144141365","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}
{"title":"Mercapto-Functionalized Sacrificial Agents Enable Dual-Electrode Nano-Protection in MnO2||Zn batteries.","authors":"Yuchao Chen, Fangfang Wu, Yulong Chen, Dongshu Liu, Junkang Zhang, Pu Wang, Yancong Feng, Wenxian Liu, Tianqi Deng, Wenhui Shi, Xiehong Cao","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500680","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) offer significant promise for large-scale applications due to their low cost,high safety,and sustainability,prompting researchers to address the key issues of zinc dendrite formation,anode side reactions, and cathode dissolution.Despite most current research focusing on optimizing either the anode or the cathode, achieving coordinated improvements in both electrodes is crucial for fully realizing the potential of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), and remains a significant challenge due to the complexity involved in balancing the performance of both electrodes. Herein, we propose a sacrificial agent-promoted protective strategy that enhances the performance of both the anode and cathode simultaneously. Specifically, the mercapto-containing sacrificial agent adsorbs on the Zn anode, localizing electrons around the thiol group to trigger an in-situ transformation reaction. This reaction forms a modulation layer that optimizes Zn2+ deposition. Concurrently, the agent promotes the formation of a protective MnO2 nanoparticle shell to reduce cathode dissolution. This strategy significantly enhances the cycling stability of both the Zn||Zn and MnO2||Zn cells, achieving 4.5 and 3 times longer performance,respectively,compared to those in ZnSO4 electrolyte.This work presents a simple and efficient dual-function approach that simultaneously stabilizes the Zn anode and suppresses Mn-based cathode dissolution, offering a promising pathway for the practical development of AZIBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500680"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144148718","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 : 2025-05-25DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500777
Marta Delgado-Gómez, Jesús Reategui Illatopa, Lorenzo Gramolini, Richard López Corbalán, Cristina García-Iriepa, Marco Marazzi
{"title":"Designing Molecular Solar-Thermal Systems Based on the Paternò-Büchi Reaction Coupled to Enzymatic Energy Release.","authors":"Marta Delgado-Gómez, Jesús Reategui Illatopa, Lorenzo Gramolini, Richard López Corbalán, Cristina García-Iriepa, Marco Marazzi","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500777","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500777","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Molecular solar thermal systems (MOST) are attracting considerable attention as an alternative to conventional batteries for storing chemical energy, making it possible to use sunlight as external storing input, while releasing the stored energy as heat. Despite such interest, acceptable results were obtained only by modifying the norbornadiene-quadricyclane (NBD-QC) system, still leaving key issues unsolved. Here, we have designed a full storage-release MOST cycle based on the Paternò-Büchi reaction, potentially offering a class of compounds with a significantly higher storage density than NBD-QC. Based on the experimental evidence concerning the viability of their synthesis and photoreactivity, we have repurposed those compounds by computationally elucidating the substitution pattern effects on low-energy isomer's light absorption, followed by high-energy isomer's photoproduction, including singlet and triplet states involved by the Paternò-Büchi type of reactivity. The thermal conversion back to the initial isomer to release the stored energy was also studied, including a sustainable option by taking advantage of enzymatic activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500777"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144141364","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 : 2025-05-25DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500695
Nandalal Girichandran, Lakshmi Mohan, Sanne Buisman, Andrew Morrison, Ruud Kortlever
{"title":"Cascade Electrocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to C3 Products at Elevated Pressures.","authors":"Nandalal Girichandran, Lakshmi Mohan, Sanne Buisman, Andrew Morrison, Ruud Kortlever","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500695","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent progress in the electroreduction of CO2 has led to notable breakthroughs in generating C2 compounds such as ethylene and ethanol. Nevertheless, the direct formation of C3 products encounters significant limitations due to the C2-C1 coupling reaction, posing a considerable challenge to improving their faradaic efficiency. Here, we present a design for an elevated pressure cascade catalytic reactor to convert CO2 to C3 products in a two-step electrochemical process. At 25 bar pressure, by regulating the potential of the cascade system and the electrolyte flow rate we report a 40% selectivity for 2-propanol on a copper electrode placed upstream of a silver electrode that converts CO2 to CO. In cascade mode (with both silver and copper electrodes active), the C3:C2 oxygenate ratio significantly increases to 7 compared to the non-cascade mode (copper only) with a modest ratio of about 0.6. Thereby, our elevated pressure cascade electrolysis approach demonstrates a notable step forward in CO2 electroreduction to oxygenated C3 products.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500695"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144141343","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 : 2025-05-25DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500428
Sihong Yue, Qingde Long, Tianxiang Li, Yu Tong, Jianlin Peng, Honggiang Wang, Kun Wang
{"title":"Recent Progress on Mitigating Open-Circuit Voltage Loss in Inorganic CsPbX3 Perovskite Solar Cells.","authors":"Sihong Yue, Qingde Long, Tianxiang Li, Yu Tong, Jianlin Peng, Honggiang Wang, Kun Wang","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cesium lead halide perovskites (CsPbX₃, X=I, Br or their mixture) have emerged as a type of promising photovoltaic material due to their outstanding optoelectronic properties, thermal stability and low cost. Despite the great progress achieved in the corresponding photovoltaic devices, the power conversion efficiency (PCE) still lags far behind their theoretical limit. Comparing with the obtained high current density and fill factor, it is of great potential for increasing the open-circuit voltage (Voc) value as the Voc loss of the CsPbX3 perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is still quite significant considering their wide bandgap. The primary mechanisms of Voc loss involve non-radiative recombination driven by bulk defects, interfacial defects and energy level mismatching. To address the above issues, numerous strategies have been investigated including additive engineering, interface modification, charge transport layer replacement, etc. Herein, this review summarizes the most recent work on mitigating Voc loss of CsPbX3 PSCs from three aspects, namely bulk film optimization, interface regulation and transport layer optimization, and gives a brief outlook on how to promote the Voc further. With this, a guideline is provided for researchers engaging in developing CsPbX3 PSCs with high photovoltaic performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500428"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144141366","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 : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500683
Sara Filgueira, Laura Rodríguez-Fernández, Iván Lavandera, Vicente Gotor-Fernández
{"title":"Combining photocatalytic oxidation of β-chlorohydrins with carbonyl bioreduction in a deracemization approach.","authors":"Sara Filgueira, Laura Rodríguez-Fernández, Iván Lavandera, Vicente Gotor-Fernández","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enantiopure β-chlorohydrins are valuable intermediates in organic synthesis, acting as chiral building blocks for obtaining biologically active compounds. This work presents a one-pot two-step linear sequence for the efficient deracemization of β-chlorohydrins by combining a photocatalytic alcohol oxidation with a stereoselective carbonyl bioreduction using alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs). Despite the thermodynamic challenges of the oxidation step for this family of substrates, three efficient photochemical conditions under white light irradiation were found using catalytic 2,4,6-triphenylpyrylium tetrafluoroborate (TPPT) or 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) in this case in stoichiometric or by in situ regeneration of the catalyst. In addition, its sunlight-driven applicability and its implementation in flow chemistry were demonstrated. After testing the scope of these methodologies, 2-chloro-1-arylethanols were found as suitable substrates. For those β-halohydrins oxidized with complete conversion, the deracemization strategy was successfully achieved yielding twelve enantiopure (R)- and (S)-β-halohydrins. Furthermore, 2-chloro-1-phenylethanol enantiomers were subjected to an additional chemical cyclization under basic conditions, providing both (R)- and (S)-styrene oxide in a three-step one-pot process and without loss of the optical activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500683"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144126388","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 : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202500723
Fei Ye, Ziming Su, Lei Sun, Wenrui Tan, WenHui Zhu, Leixin Xiang, Qionghuan Huang, Yang Liu, Xiaopeng Huang, Shiming Zhang
{"title":"Ultra-stable Agrochemical Emulsions Designed by Electrostatic Entanglement of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Partially Cation-substituted Hyaluronate .","authors":"Fei Ye, Ziming Su, Lei Sun, Wenrui Tan, WenHui Zhu, Leixin Xiang, Qionghuan Huang, Yang Liu, Xiaopeng Huang, Shiming Zhang","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202500723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202500723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Global reliance on synthetic surfactants has led to significant environmental challenges, with current management and policy efforts proving to be largely ineffective. Sustainable and environment-friendly surfactants offer a promising solution for mitigating these impacts. This study introduces an emulsifier composed of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and partially cation-substituted hyaluronate (CHA), both of which are derived from abundant and cost-effective natural polysaccharides. The synergistic interplay of electrostatic interactions and controlled molecular entanglement between these macromolecules significantly enhances the stability and ripening resistance of the water-in-oil emulsion. This optimized formulation demonstrates remarkable longevity, maintaining emulsion integrity for over 365 days while exhibiting exceptional salt tolerance and pH stability across various environmental conditions. Additionally, this entangled polysaccharide-based Pickering emulsion demonstrated strong adhesion to leaf surfaces, resisting the effects of strong winds and the water-repellent properties of the lotus leaves. These characteristics associated with microbial compatibility suggest that emulsifiers based on CNCs and CHA provide safer and more sustainable alternatives to conventional surfactants, especially pertinent to the agrochemical sector.</p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":" ","pages":"e202500723"},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144126392","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 : 2025-05-21DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202581003
Yibo Song, Anni Li, Haiyang Cui, Luxuan Wu, Bo Zhou, Xiujuan Li
{"title":"Cover Feature: Ancestral Sequence Reconstruction and Comprehensive Computational Simulations Unmask an Efficient PET Hydrolase with the Wobbled Catalytic Triad (ChemSusChem 10/2025)","authors":"Yibo Song, Anni Li, Haiyang Cui, Luxuan Wu, Bo Zhou, Xiujuan Li","doi":"10.1002/cssc.202581003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202581003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> illustrates how enzymes, originating from ancient harsh environments, possess the ability to hydrolyze bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalate (BHET), a key intermediate in the degradation of PET, prevalent in modern society. The ASR-PETase was constructed by using ancient sequence reconstruction technology, enabling the hydrolysis of BHET into terephthalic acid, which accelerates PET recycling. The highlighted residues within ASR-PETase emphasize the ancient mechanisms with a wobbled catalytic triad that facilitate the hydrolysis. More information can be found in the Research Article by X. Li and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202402614).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":149,"journal":{"name":"ChemSusChem","volume":"18 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cssc.202581003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144100575","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}