The historical evolution and research trends of life cycle assessment
December 2024
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a widely used tool for environmental decision-making; however, it still has theoretical and practical limitations. Through a comprehensive review of traditional LCA development...
The key role of catalyst structure adjustment and optimization in the reverse water-gas shift reaction
June 2026
The reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction is a key step in converting large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) into chemical or hydrocarbon fuels. It has received extensive attention as a renewable system...
Collaborative biodegradation of wheat straw by insect-derived cellulolytic enzymes and lignin-degrading bacteria in the gut of Zophobas morio
June 2026
Superworms (Zophobas morio) are edible insects that hold promise for sustainable bioconversion of agricultural waste. However, its ability to degrade recalcitrant lignocelluloses, such as straw, remains...
Recent advances and applications of soft-ionization mass spectrometry in electrochemical transformations
June 2026
Electrochemical transformations play a vital role in various fields such as chemistry, energy conversion and storage, and environmental protection. These processes are complex and involve multiple reaction...
Toward a defossilized chemical industry – trends in Europe
Available online 3 August 2026
The chemical sector is th e 4th largest manufacturer in Europe in terms of sales. It employs over 1.2 million people directly, and 3.4 million, if the pharmaceutical sector is included. Chemicals are...
The AI Revolution in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Available online 16 June 2026
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a suite of technologies designed to separate CO2 from industrial sources or the atmosphere, convert it into value-added products, or permanently sequester...
Biotechnology for plastic production, degradation, and upcycling
September 2026
Plastics are essential to modern life, but their predominantly linear use, low recycling rates, and slow breakdown generate persistent pollution. Bio-based production and biodegradation are promising;...
From AM0 to GW: Technological leap and stellar voyage of space photovoltaics
September 2026
The field of space photovoltaics (PVs) is on the verge of considerable growth. Unlike terrestrial PVs, space-based solar cells operate in the AM0 environment that involve harsh conditions, such as high-energy...
Current and future paradigms in engineering keratinases and microbial chassis for biocatalytic conversion of keratin into high-value peptides
Available online 9 July 2026
The accelerating pace of urbanization, along with the expansion of food processing and textile industries, is driving the generation of a significant amount of keratinaceous waste. Over 8.5 billion...
Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria drive transformation and release of phosphorus in phosphorus-enriched sludge biochar: Efficacy validation and multifaceted mechanisms
June 2026
Phosphorus (P) is an essential non-renewable nutrient; however, its inefficient recovery from sewage sludge leads to considerable losses. Although phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) can convert insoluble...
Zeolites for the environment
March 2024
Zeolites are characterized by their microporous, crystalline structures with a four-connected framework with variable compositions, predominantly aluminosilicates. They are extensively utilized as adsorbents,...
All-perovskite tandem solar cells with certified efficiency exceeding 30%
Available online 15 April 2026
Advancing synthetic biology for sustainable one-carbon biomanufacturing
March 2026
Synthetic biology presents a promising pathway for transforming abundant one-carbon (C1) compounds, such as CO2, CH4, and methanol, into value-added products using engineered microbes, providing a sustainable...
Microbial L-malic acid production: History, current progress, and perspectives
December 2023
L-malic acid (L-MA) is an important intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and a crucial bulk chemical with various applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. With the...
Recycling is not enough to make the world a greener place: Prospects for the circular economy
December 2023
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Thermal conductivity of carbon-based nanomaterials: Deep understanding of the structural effects
September 2023
The thermal conductivity of carbon-based nanomaterials (e.g. carbon nanotubes, graphene, graphene aerogels, and carbon fibers) is a physical property of great scientific and engineering importance....
Calcium carbonate formation in coastal macroalgal ecosystems via multiple pathways
September 2026
Macroalgae are dominant primary producers that drive carbon sequestration in coastal ecosystems. Macroalgal carbon sequestration primarily refers to the long-term storage of macroalgae-derived organic...
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C3+ products: A review
March 2026
A possible pathway to achieve carbon neutrality is the production of high-value-added multicarbon chemicals via electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). This review highlights recent advances...
State-of-the-art advances in biotechnology for polyethylene terephthalate bio-depolymerization
September 2025
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used thermoplastic material that contributes significantly to global plastic pollution. To address the pressing need to recycle fossil-derived PET and the...
Bimetallic Cu-Zn/SiO2 catalyst for selective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan
September 2026
A high-performance Cu-Zn/SiO2 catalyst was synthesized using a urea-assisted deposition-precipitation strategy and employed in the chemoselective hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan...
Komagataella phaffii: A versatile platform for the production of value-added chemicals
December 2025
The development of green biomanufacturing technologies centered around advanced microbial cells has emerged as a hot research field in synthetic biology. As known, Komagataella phaffii is an unconventional...
Single-atom catalysis for plastic upcycling to high-value compounds
September 2026
Plastic waste has caused severe environmental pollution. Plastic upcycling through heterogeneous catalysis has emerged as a promising approach for producing high-value compounds. This perspective summarizes...
Perovskite-driven artificial photosynthesis: A perspective
September 2026
Recent trends have shown that artificial photosynthesis is moving from proof-of-concept demonstrations to integrated solar-to-chemical systems. This places new demand on photovoltaic absorbers, catalysts,...
Cross–coupling of alkenes with photocatalytic fluorination
June 2026
The advances in pharmaceutical and material science rely on the development of sustainable techniques for selective C–F bond formation, in which the unique properties of fluorine enhance metabolic stability...
Recent advances in microalgae-driven carbon capture, utilization, and storage: Strain engineering through adaptive laboratory evolution and microbiome optimization
March 2025
The potential of microalgae as a biological resource for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has been extensively discussed. Although genetic engineering methods have been employed to improve...