A convenient photocatalytic multi-component reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,and diazo compounds has been developed in the presence of water.A number of ester-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones could be efficie...A convenient photocatalytic multi-component reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,and diazo compounds has been developed in the presence of water.A number of ester-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones could be efficiently obtained in moderate to good yields at room temperature.This metal-free visiblelight-driven tandem reaction was conducted through proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)process using water as the hydrogen donor and 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4CzIPN)as the photocatalyst.展开更多
Caffeine was applied as a green and natural catalyst for the one-pot,four-component sequential condensation between 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone,aromatic 1,2-diamines,ammonium thiocyanate and acid chlorides in the pre...Caffeine was applied as a green and natural catalyst for the one-pot,four-component sequential condensation between 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone,aromatic 1,2-diamines,ammonium thiocyanate and acid chlorides in the presence of a basic ionic liquid（l-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydroxide） to afford the corresponding benzo[a][1,3]oxazino[6,5-c]phenazine derivatives.In this one-pot transformation,five bonds and two new rings are efficiently formed.This protocol has the advantages of operational simplicity,high yields,easy workup,avoidance of hazardous or toxic catalysts and organic solvents and high chemo-and regioselectivities.展开更多
An efficient,convenient and environmentally benign procedure for the synthesis of novel 3-oxo-3Hbenzo[a]pyrano[2.3-c]phenazine-l-carboxylate and 3-（5-hydroxybenzo[a]phenazin-6-yl） acrylate derivatives has been devel...An efficient,convenient and environmentally benign procedure for the synthesis of novel 3-oxo-3Hbenzo[a]pyrano[2.3-c]phenazine-l-carboxylate and 3-（5-hydroxybenzo[a]phenazin-6-yl） acrylate derivatives has been developed by domino three-component condensation reaction between 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione,benzene-1,2-diamines and acetylenic esters in the presence of a catalytic amount of DABCO as an expedient,eco-friendly and reusable base catalyst in water.This green process produces biologically and pharmacologically significant heterocycles in a one-pot single operation and offers considerable advantages such as：operational simplicity,short reaction time,high yields,reusability of catalyst,absence of any tedious workup or purification and avoids hazardous reagents/solvents.展开更多
A strategy for the green synthesis of heterocyclicβ-ketosulfides via nucleophilic substitution ofα-halogenated ketone with het-eroaryl thiols in water media is presented.Compared with the available literature report...A strategy for the green synthesis of heterocyclicβ-ketosulfides via nucleophilic substitution ofα-halogenated ketone with het-eroaryl thiols in water media is presented.Compared with the available literature reports,this new method had the advantages of base-free,additives-free,simple operation,mild condition,greenness,high efficiency,tolerance of a broad scope of substrates.Furth-more,the reaction could easily be scaled up in gram scale and the products also could easily transformed to other useful organic compounds.Mechanism investigation indicated that the tautomerism of pyrimidine-2-thiol to pyrimidine-2(1H)-thione and the hy-drogen bonds played important roles in the reaction.展开更多
Green synthesis of drugs is of paramount importance for current public health and a prerequisite to new drugs exploiting.Nowadays,novel strategies of disease diagnosis and therapies are in blooming development as rema...Green synthesis of drugs is of paramount importance for current public health and a prerequisite to new drugs exploiting.Nowadays,novel strategies of disease diagnosis and therapies are in blooming development as remarkable advances have been achieved which are all highly depended on drug development.Under the current requirements to high production capacity and novel synthesis methods of drugs,green synthesis based on strategies with different ways of empowering,advanced catalysts and unique reaction equipment are attracting huge attention and of great challenging.Higher quality products and environmentally friendly synthesis conditions are becoming more and more important for manufacturing process which has new requirements for catalyst materials and synthesis processes.Polyoxometalates(POMs)are class of transition metals-oxygen clusters with precise molecular structures and superior physicochemical properties which have made longstanding and important applications upon research community of functional materials,catalysis and medicine.In this review,the recent advances of polyoxometalates based strategies for green synthesis of drugs are summarized including POMs based catalysts,alternative reaction equipment based novel synthesis protocols.The significance of POMs to pharmaceutical and industrial field is highlighted and the related perspective for future development are well discussed.展开更多
Vicinal diamines are key motifs widely-found in many pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules.An appealing approach for synthesizing these molecules is the amination of enamines,but few examples have been exp...Vicinal diamines are key motifs widely-found in many pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules.An appealing approach for synthesizing these molecules is the amination of enamines,but few examples have been explored.With the utilization of nitrogen-centered radicals(NCRs),here we present the development of a dual bio-/photo-catalytic system for achieving enantioselective hydroamination of enamides,which can give easy access to diverse enantioenriched vicinal diamines.These reactions progress efficiently under green light excitation and exhibit excellent enantioselectivities(up to>99%enantiomeric excess).Mechanistic studies uncovered the synergistic effect of the enzyme and the externally added organophotoredox catalyst Rhodamine B(RhB).This work demonstrates the effectiveness of photobiocatalysis to generate and control high-energy radical intermediates,addressing a long-standing challenge in chemical synthesis.展开更多
The acceleration of global industrialization and overuse of fossil fuels have caused the release of greenhouse gases and the disruption of the natural nitrogen cycle,leading to numerous energy and environmental proble...The acceleration of global industrialization and overuse of fossil fuels have caused the release of greenhouse gases and the disruption of the natural nitrogen cycle,leading to numerous energy and environmental problems.In response to the worsening situation,currently,achieving carbon neutrality and the nitrogen cycle is the most urgent task.In this case,reforming modern industrial production is of high importance and a great challenge as well.N-integrated carbon dioxide(CO_(2))co-reduction has gained a lot of attention from the scientific community,particularly in recent years,and is considered a promising approach to turn waste into wealth and achieve carbon neutrality and a nitrogen cycle.In this review,a comprehensive review of the catalytic coupling of CO_(2) and nitrogenous small molecules(such as N2,NH3 and NOx)for the green synthesis of high-value chemicals is presented,including representative urea,amines,and amides.In these advances,in-depth discussions of C−N coupling are critically evaluated from the standpoints of catalyst design strategies and possible reaction mechanisms,highlighting the key factors and descriptors that affect the catalytic performance.Finally,the remaining challenges and further prospects are also proposed,with the aim of setting the trajectory for future development of green synthesis of high-value-added chemicals.展开更多
A three component one-pot protocol was investigated for the synthesis of methylene bis isoxazolo[4,5-b]-pyridine-N-oxides from commercially available materials.
This review intends to introduce the application of lignin-derived catalyst for green organic synthesis over latest two decades and aims to present a renewable alternative for conventional catalyst for future industry...This review intends to introduce the application of lignin-derived catalyst for green organic synthesis over latest two decades and aims to present a renewable alternative for conventional catalyst for future industry application. The structure of lignin is initially introduced in this review. Then, various pretreatment and activation technologies of lignin are systematically presented, which includes physical activation for the formation of well-developed porosity and chemical activation to introduce catalytic active sites. Finally, the catalytic performances of various lignin-derived catalysts are rationally assessed and compared with conventional catalysts, which involves lignin-derived solid acids for hydrolysis, hydration, dehydration(trans)esterification, multi-component reaction and condensation, lignin-derived solid base for Knoevenagel reaction, lignin-derived electro-catalysts for electro-oxidation, oxygen reduction reaction, and lignin-derived supported transition metal catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, coupling reaction, tandem reaction, condensation reaction, ring-opening reaction, Friedel-Crafts-type reaction,Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, click reaction, Glaser reaction, cycloaddition and(trans)esterification. The above lignin-derived catalysts thus successfully promote the transformations of organic compounds, carbon dioxide, biomass-based cellulose, saccharide and vegetable oil into valuable chemicals and fuels. At the end of this review, some perspectives are given on the current issues and tendency on the lignin-derived catalysts for green chemistry.展开更多
An important area of research in nanotechnology deals with the synthesis of nanoparticles of different chemical compositions,sizes and controlled monodispersity.Currently,there is a growing need to develop environment...An important area of research in nanotechnology deals with the synthesis of nanoparticles of different chemical compositions,sizes and controlled monodispersity.Currently,there is a growing need to develop environmentally benign nanoparticle synthesis in which no toxic chemicals are used in the synthesis protocol.Palladium nanoparticles(Pd Np) are of interest because of their catalytic properties and affinity for hydrogen.Our protocol for the phyto-synthesis of Pd Np under moderate p H and room temperature offers a new means to develop environmentally benign nanoparticles.Solanum trilobatum is enlightened in our present study as it is enriched with phytochemicals to reduce palladium chloride ions.Poly MVA a dietary supplement based on the nontoxic chemotherapeutic lipoic acid-palladium complex(LA-Pd) is been hypothesized as the new paradigm of cancer therapy.Hence forth we successfully conjugated lipoic acid(S-Pd Np-LA) and vitamins(S-Pd Np-Vitamin-LA) to palladium nanoparticles synthesised from Solanum trilobatum leaf extract.These nanoparticles(S-Pd Np,S-Pd Np-LA,S-Pd Np-Vitamin-LA) were characterized with UV-Vis Spectroscopy,SEM and FTIR analysis,which revealed that S-Pd Np are polydisperse and of different morphologies ranging from 60?70 nm(S-Pd Np),65?80 nm(S-Pd Np-LA) and 75?100 nm(S-Pd Np-Vitamin-LA) in size.展开更多
The nitrogen(N2)-to-ammonia(NH3)fixation driven by renewable energy has an attractive prospect to relieve the global warming and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.Ideally,photocatalytic,electrochemical,and photoe...The nitrogen(N2)-to-ammonia(NH3)fixation driven by renewable energy has an attractive prospect to relieve the global warming and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.Ideally,photocatalytic,electrochemical,and photoelectrochemical approaches are developed as the next-generation NH3 synthesis technologies to substitute the Haber–Bosch method.However,the NH3 yield rate of nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)by green approaches is extremely low,resulting in the current dilemma of NRR and contamination issues.Thus,in this mini review,the past advances on the sustainable NRR are briefly summarized in the three aspects as follows:the selectivity and adjustment of various catalysts,the type of electrolyte/solvent system,and the investigation of reaction conditions.Subsequently,the recent critical activities in the area of sustainable NH3 synthesis are analyzed and discussed deeply,and a perspective for rational and healthy development of this area is provided positively。展开更多
Rare-earth doped upconversion nanophosphors(UCNPs), which convert low energy near-infrared(NIR) photons into high energy photons such as ultraviolet, visible light and NIR light, have found various applications in opt...Rare-earth doped upconversion nanophosphors(UCNPs), which convert low energy near-infrared(NIR) photons into high energy photons such as ultraviolet, visible light and NIR light, have found various applications in optical bioimaging. In this review article, we summarize recent advances in the synthesis and applications of UCNPs achieved by us and other groups in the past few years. The approaches for the synthesis of UCNPs are presented,with an emphasis on the role of green chemistry in the advancement of this field, followed by a focused overview on their latest applications in optical bioimaging from subcellular structures through cells to living animals. Challenges and opportunities for the use of UCNPs in biomedical diagnosis and therapy are discussed.展开更多
The present paper summarises the synthesis of La3+doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using Aloe vera gel by solution combustion method and the characterization using a powder X-ray diffractometer(PXRD),a transmission elec...The present paper summarises the synthesis of La3+doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using Aloe vera gel by solution combustion method and the characterization using a powder X-ray diffractometer(PXRD),a transmission electron microscope(TEM),an X-ray photometric spectrometer(XPS),a Raman spectrometer and their applications in optical devices and latent fingerprinting.PXRD pattern confirms the crystallite size of La3+doped ZnO varies from 13 to 20 nm.Crystallite size varies inversely with doping concentration.Photoluminescence properties are found to be the maximum for 2 mol% doping concentration.PL spectra extends the use of ZnO:La3+nanoparticles in blue green LED.These nanoparticles also have superior property as a fluorescent labels in fingerprints.展开更多
During the past three decades, metal selenide and telluride quantum dots (QDs) have been deemed one of the most vital nanomaterials in virtue of their extensive applications, including lighting, solar harvesting,photo...During the past three decades, metal selenide and telluride quantum dots (QDs) have been deemed one of the most vital nanomaterials in virtue of their extensive applications, including lighting, solar harvesting,photocatalysis, biolabelling, quantum computing and so forth. With the growing demands for the QDrelated products, environmental friendly, energy-efficient and timesaving approaches to synthesize functional metal selenide and telluride QDs are greatly welcome. On the basis of the development in synthesis of chalcogen precursors, this mini review summarizes the recent progress in the green methods for synthesizing metal selenide and telluride QDs. At first, the panorama of basic synthetic methodology of metal chalcogenide QDs is briefly introduced. Then, numerous evolving colloidal synthetic methods are discussed, highlighting the phosphine-free precursors and the aqueous ionic precursors. Finally, this review ends with remaining challenges and future prospects in synthetic schemes. We hope this review will provide some stimulating information to promote further advancement in this area.展开更多
Zeolite synthesis in contemporary chemical industries is predominantly conducted using organic structure‐directing agents(OSDAs),which are chronically hazardous to humans and the environment.It is a growing trend to ...Zeolite synthesis in contemporary chemical industries is predominantly conducted using organic structure‐directing agents(OSDAs),which are chronically hazardous to humans and the environment.It is a growing trend to develop an eco‐friendly and nuisanceless OSDA for zeolite synthesis.Herein,choline is employed as a non‐toxic and green OSDA to synthesize high silica Y zeolite with SiO2/Al2O3 ratios of 6.5–6.8.The prepared Y zeolite samples exhibited outstanding(hydro)thermal stability at ultrahigh temperature owing to the higher SiO2/Al2O3 ratio.The XRF,SEM,29Si‐NMR and 13Na+results suggested that choline plays a structure‐directing role in the synthesis of Y zeolite,while the feed molar fraction of Na+is a crucial determinant for the framework SiO2/Al2O3 ratio and the crystal morphology.展开更多
Porous carbon materials have attracted much attention in the field of organic synthesis in recent years,due to their tunable properties,excellent catalytic activity and stability.Biomass-based carbohydrates emerge as ...Porous carbon materials have attracted much attention in the field of organic synthesis in recent years,due to their tunable properties,excellent catalytic activity and stability.Biomass-based carbohydrates emerge as an ideal precursor for the generation of these materials owing to their renewability,low cost,non-toxicity and high content of functional groups.Thus,carbon materials prepared from carbohydrates is of considerable importance for the sustainable development of organic chemistry.The present review not only summarizes recent examples of carbohydrate-derived porous carbon material-catalyzed organic reactions including the oxidation,hydrogenation,cross-coupling,esterification and condensation reactions,but also introduces the preparation and functionalization strategies of these materials.Furthermore,the challenges and opportunities of organic synthesis over these sustainable materials have also been addressed.This review will stimulate further research on exploring novel carbohydrate-derived porous carbon materials and new sustainable organic synthetic processes over these materials.展开更多
Spherical Ag nanoparticles(AgNPs) with a diameter of 20 nm or smaller were biologically synthesized using algae Parachlorella kessleri. The effect of storage conditions on the long-term stability of AgNPs was investig...Spherical Ag nanoparticles(AgNPs) with a diameter of 20 nm or smaller were biologically synthesized using algae Parachlorella kessleri. The effect of storage conditions on the long-term stability of AgNPs was investigated. UV/Vis spectrophotometry, transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering measurements revealed that the long-term stability of AgNPs was influenced by light and temperature conditions. The most significant loss of stability was observed for the AgNPs stored in daylight at room temperature. The AgNPs stored under these conditions began to lose their stability after approximately 30 d; after 100 d, a substantial amount of agglomerated particles settled to the bottom of the Erlenmeyer flask. The AgNPs stored in the dark at room temperature exhibited better long-term stability. Weak particle agglomeration began at approximately the 100 th day. The AgNPs stored in the dark at about 5℃ exhibited the best long-term stability; the AgNPs stored under such conditions remained spherical, with a narrow size distribution, and stable(no agglomeration) even after 6 months. Zeta-potential measurements confirmed better dispersity and stability of AgNPs stored under these conditions.展开更多
This paper reports a facile environmentally safe green combustion synthesis method of La3+doped CdO nanoparticles(NPs)using different concentrations of Aloe vera(A.V)gel as combustible material.The crystallite size ob...This paper reports a facile environmentally safe green combustion synthesis method of La3+doped CdO nanoparticles(NPs)using different concentrations of Aloe vera(A.V)gel as combustible material.The crystallite size obtained using PXRD pattern is found to be 12-22 nm.The structural analysis was further analysed by Rietveld refinement technique.The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis reveals the presence of two electronic states of CdO around 400 and 411 eV attributed to Cd 3 d3/2 and 3 d3/2,respectively.The photoluminescence(PL)studies were carried upon 350 nm excitation wavelength.The PL emission spectra are found to have two prominent peaks centered at 410 and 510 nm and are attributed to 5D3→7F1 and 5D1→7F0 transitions,respectively.The Commission International de l’Eclairage(CIE)chromaticity diagram reveals blue-green color emission.The correlation color temperature(CCT)value is found to be around^9793 K.The obtained results suggest that the product is quite useful for cool light emitting diode applications when doping concentration is 2 mol%.展开更多
Semiconductor-noble metal composite has become a research focus due to its superior performance compared with its respective component.Although various methods have been developed to synthesize semiconductor-noble met...Semiconductor-noble metal composite has become a research focus due to its superior performance compared with its respective component.Although various methods have been developed to synthesize semiconductor-noble metal heterostructures,most of them are relatively complex multistep and use toxic reactants of high cost and risk.In this work,a series of Cu_(2)O/Ag heterojunctions were quickly prepared in one step via simple microwave-assisted green route.XRD,SEM,TEM,EDS,XPS,etc.were used to characterize obtained products,and the results indicate a Cu_(2)O/Ag metal-semiconductor heterojunction in micro-nano size was fabricated successfully.In addition,antibacterial behavior of Cu_(2)O/Ag heterojunctions against E.coli and S.aureus were investigated.Owing to the synergistic effect of Cu_(2)O and Ag,the heterojunction exhibits much better antibacterial performance than the pristine Cu_(2)O does.This work provides new insights into the green design and fabrication of surface-modified Cu_(2)O hybrid multifunctional materials for antibacterial applications.展开更多
The bio-molecules from various plant components and microbial species have been used as potential agents for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). In spite of a wide range of bio-molecules assisting in the pr...The bio-molecules from various plant components and microbial species have been used as potential agents for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). In spite of a wide range of bio-molecules assisting in the process, synthesizing stable and widely applicable AgNPs by many researchers still poses a considerable challenge to the researchers. The biological agents for synthesizing AgNPs cover compounds produced naturally in microbes and plants. More than 100 different biological sources for synthesizing AgNPs are reported in the past decade by various authors. Reaction parameters under which the AgNPs were being synthesized hold prominent impact on their size, shape and application. Available published information on AgNPs synthesis, effects of various parameters, characterization techniques, properties and their application are summarised and critically discussed in this review.展开更多
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023NSFSC0101)the 2024 Provincial platform project of Chengdu Normal University(No.GNFZ202404)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021MB065)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22101237)。
文摘A convenient photocatalytic multi-component reaction of alkenes,quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones,and diazo compounds has been developed in the presence of water.A number of ester-containing quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones could be efficiently obtained in moderate to good yields at room temperature.This metal-free visiblelight-driven tandem reaction was conducted through proton-coupled electron transfer(PCET)process using water as the hydrogen donor and 1,2,3,5-tetrakis(carbazol-9-yl)-4,6-dicyanobenzene(4CzIPN)as the photocatalyst.
基金financial support from the Research Council of Young Researchers and Elite Club,Yazd Branch,Islamic Azad University,Yazd,Iran and University of Science and Arts of Yazd,Iran
文摘Caffeine was applied as a green and natural catalyst for the one-pot,four-component sequential condensation between 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone,aromatic 1,2-diamines,ammonium thiocyanate and acid chlorides in the presence of a basic ionic liquid（l-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydroxide） to afford the corresponding benzo[a][1,3]oxazino[6,5-c]phenazine derivatives.In this one-pot transformation,five bonds and two new rings are efficiently formed.This protocol has the advantages of operational simplicity,high yields,easy workup,avoidance of hazardous or toxic catalysts and organic solvents and high chemo-and regioselectivities.
基金financial support from the Research Council of Young ResearchersElite Club of the Islamic Azad University of YazdUniversity of Sistan and Baluchestan
文摘An efficient,convenient and environmentally benign procedure for the synthesis of novel 3-oxo-3Hbenzo[a]pyrano[2.3-c]phenazine-l-carboxylate and 3-（5-hydroxybenzo[a]phenazin-6-yl） acrylate derivatives has been developed by domino three-component condensation reaction between 2-hydroxynaphthalene-1,4-dione,benzene-1,2-diamines and acetylenic esters in the presence of a catalytic amount of DABCO as an expedient,eco-friendly and reusable base catalyst in water.This green process produces biologically and pharmacologically significant heterocycles in a one-pot single operation and offers considerable advantages such as：operational simplicity,short reaction time,high yields,reusability of catalyst,absence of any tedious workup or purification and avoids hazardous reagents/solvents.
文摘A strategy for the green synthesis of heterocyclicβ-ketosulfides via nucleophilic substitution ofα-halogenated ketone with het-eroaryl thiols in water media is presented.Compared with the available literature reports,this new method had the advantages of base-free,additives-free,simple operation,mild condition,greenness,high efficiency,tolerance of a broad scope of substrates.Furth-more,the reaction could easily be scaled up in gram scale and the products also could easily transformed to other useful organic compounds.Mechanism investigation indicated that the tautomerism of pyrimidine-2-thiol to pyrimidine-2(1H)-thione and the hy-drogen bonds played important roles in the reaction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21801153)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2023MB065)+1 种基金Academic promotion program of Shandong First Medical University(No.2019LJ003)High-level Overseas Talent Workstation of Shandong Province.
文摘Green synthesis of drugs is of paramount importance for current public health and a prerequisite to new drugs exploiting.Nowadays,novel strategies of disease diagnosis and therapies are in blooming development as remarkable advances have been achieved which are all highly depended on drug development.Under the current requirements to high production capacity and novel synthesis methods of drugs,green synthesis based on strategies with different ways of empowering,advanced catalysts and unique reaction equipment are attracting huge attention and of great challenging.Higher quality products and environmentally friendly synthesis conditions are becoming more and more important for manufacturing process which has new requirements for catalyst materials and synthesis processes.Polyoxometalates(POMs)are class of transition metals-oxygen clusters with precise molecular structures and superior physicochemical properties which have made longstanding and important applications upon research community of functional materials,catalysis and medicine.In this review,the recent advances of polyoxometalates based strategies for green synthesis of drugs are summarized including POMs based catalysts,alternative reaction equipment based novel synthesis protocols.The significance of POMs to pharmaceutical and industrial field is highlighted and the related perspective for future development are well discussed.
文摘Vicinal diamines are key motifs widely-found in many pharmaceuticals and biologically active molecules.An appealing approach for synthesizing these molecules is the amination of enamines,but few examples have been explored.With the utilization of nitrogen-centered radicals(NCRs),here we present the development of a dual bio-/photo-catalytic system for achieving enantioselective hydroamination of enamides,which can give easy access to diverse enantioenriched vicinal diamines.These reactions progress efficiently under green light excitation and exhibit excellent enantioselectivities(up to>99%enantiomeric excess).Mechanistic studies uncovered the synergistic effect of the enzyme and the externally added organophotoredox catalyst Rhodamine B(RhB).This work demonstrates the effectiveness of photobiocatalysis to generate and control high-energy radical intermediates,addressing a long-standing challenge in chemical synthesis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A20332,52103226,52202275,52203314 and 12204253)the Distinguished Young Scholars Fund of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20220061).
文摘The acceleration of global industrialization and overuse of fossil fuels have caused the release of greenhouse gases and the disruption of the natural nitrogen cycle,leading to numerous energy and environmental problems.In response to the worsening situation,currently,achieving carbon neutrality and the nitrogen cycle is the most urgent task.In this case,reforming modern industrial production is of high importance and a great challenge as well.N-integrated carbon dioxide(CO_(2))co-reduction has gained a lot of attention from the scientific community,particularly in recent years,and is considered a promising approach to turn waste into wealth and achieve carbon neutrality and a nitrogen cycle.In this review,a comprehensive review of the catalytic coupling of CO_(2) and nitrogenous small molecules(such as N2,NH3 and NOx)for the green synthesis of high-value chemicals is presented,including representative urea,amines,and amides.In these advances,in-depth discussions of C−N coupling are critically evaluated from the standpoints of catalyst design strategies and possible reaction mechanisms,highlighting the key factors and descriptors that affect the catalytic performance.Finally,the remaining challenges and further prospects are also proposed,with the aim of setting the trajectory for future development of green synthesis of high-value-added chemicals.
文摘A three component one-pot protocol was investigated for the synthesis of methylene bis isoxazolo[4,5-b]-pyridine-N-oxides from commercially available materials.
基金financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1810111)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (2018B030311010)+1 种基金Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University (2018BCE002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (21617431)
文摘This review intends to introduce the application of lignin-derived catalyst for green organic synthesis over latest two decades and aims to present a renewable alternative for conventional catalyst for future industry application. The structure of lignin is initially introduced in this review. Then, various pretreatment and activation technologies of lignin are systematically presented, which includes physical activation for the formation of well-developed porosity and chemical activation to introduce catalytic active sites. Finally, the catalytic performances of various lignin-derived catalysts are rationally assessed and compared with conventional catalysts, which involves lignin-derived solid acids for hydrolysis, hydration, dehydration(trans)esterification, multi-component reaction and condensation, lignin-derived solid base for Knoevenagel reaction, lignin-derived electro-catalysts for electro-oxidation, oxygen reduction reaction, and lignin-derived supported transition metal catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, coupling reaction, tandem reaction, condensation reaction, ring-opening reaction, Friedel-Crafts-type reaction,Fischer–Tropsch synthesis, click reaction, Glaser reaction, cycloaddition and(trans)esterification. The above lignin-derived catalysts thus successfully promote the transformations of organic compounds, carbon dioxide, biomass-based cellulose, saccharide and vegetable oil into valuable chemicals and fuels. At the end of this review, some perspectives are given on the current issues and tendency on the lignin-derived catalysts for green chemistry.
文摘An important area of research in nanotechnology deals with the synthesis of nanoparticles of different chemical compositions,sizes and controlled monodispersity.Currently,there is a growing need to develop environmentally benign nanoparticle synthesis in which no toxic chemicals are used in the synthesis protocol.Palladium nanoparticles(Pd Np) are of interest because of their catalytic properties and affinity for hydrogen.Our protocol for the phyto-synthesis of Pd Np under moderate p H and room temperature offers a new means to develop environmentally benign nanoparticles.Solanum trilobatum is enlightened in our present study as it is enriched with phytochemicals to reduce palladium chloride ions.Poly MVA a dietary supplement based on the nontoxic chemotherapeutic lipoic acid-palladium complex(LA-Pd) is been hypothesized as the new paradigm of cancer therapy.Hence forth we successfully conjugated lipoic acid(S-Pd Np-LA) and vitamins(S-Pd Np-Vitamin-LA) to palladium nanoparticles synthesised from Solanum trilobatum leaf extract.These nanoparticles(S-Pd Np,S-Pd Np-LA,S-Pd Np-Vitamin-LA) were characterized with UV-Vis Spectroscopy,SEM and FTIR analysis,which revealed that S-Pd Np are polydisperse and of different morphologies ranging from 60?70 nm(S-Pd Np),65?80 nm(S-Pd Np-LA) and 75?100 nm(S-Pd Np-Vitamin-LA) in size.
基金The authors are grateful to the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51402100,21573066,21825201,22075075,21805080,and U19A2017)the Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Hunan(2016JJ1006,2020JJ5044,and 2016TP1009)Australian Research Council(DP180100568 and DP180100731)for financial support of this research.
文摘The nitrogen(N2)-to-ammonia(NH3)fixation driven by renewable energy has an attractive prospect to relieve the global warming and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.Ideally,photocatalytic,electrochemical,and photoelectrochemical approaches are developed as the next-generation NH3 synthesis technologies to substitute the Haber–Bosch method.However,the NH3 yield rate of nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR)by green approaches is extremely low,resulting in the current dilemma of NRR and contamination issues.Thus,in this mini review,the past advances on the sustainable NRR are briefly summarized in the three aspects as follows:the selectivity and adjustment of various catalysts,the type of electrolyte/solvent system,and the investigation of reaction conditions.Subsequently,the recent critical activities in the area of sustainable NH3 synthesis are analyzed and discussed deeply,and a perspective for rational and healthy development of this area is provided positively。
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0201701/2016YFA0201700)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2182051)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21622601)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(BUCTRC201601)the "111" project of China(B14004)
文摘Rare-earth doped upconversion nanophosphors(UCNPs), which convert low energy near-infrared(NIR) photons into high energy photons such as ultraviolet, visible light and NIR light, have found various applications in optical bioimaging. In this review article, we summarize recent advances in the synthesis and applications of UCNPs achieved by us and other groups in the past few years. The approaches for the synthesis of UCNPs are presented,with an emphasis on the role of green chemistry in the advancement of this field, followed by a focused overview on their latest applications in optical bioimaging from subcellular structures through cells to living animals. Challenges and opportunities for the use of UCNPs in biomedical diagnosis and therapy are discussed.
文摘The present paper summarises the synthesis of La3+doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using Aloe vera gel by solution combustion method and the characterization using a powder X-ray diffractometer(PXRD),a transmission electron microscope(TEM),an X-ray photometric spectrometer(XPS),a Raman spectrometer and their applications in optical devices and latent fingerprinting.PXRD pattern confirms the crystallite size of La3+doped ZnO varies from 13 to 20 nm.Crystallite size varies inversely with doping concentration.Photoluminescence properties are found to be the maximum for 2 mol% doping concentration.PL spectra extends the use of ZnO:La3+nanoparticles in blue green LED.These nanoparticles also have superior property as a fluorescent labels in fingerprints.
基金supported by the National Key research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFB0401701)the 973 Program of China (No. 2014CB643503)+4 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC, Nos. 21773088, 51425303)JLU Science and Technology Innovative Research Team (No. 2017TD06)National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No. BX201700099)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No. 2017M621207)the Special Project from Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China
文摘During the past three decades, metal selenide and telluride quantum dots (QDs) have been deemed one of the most vital nanomaterials in virtue of their extensive applications, including lighting, solar harvesting,photocatalysis, biolabelling, quantum computing and so forth. With the growing demands for the QDrelated products, environmental friendly, energy-efficient and timesaving approaches to synthesize functional metal selenide and telluride QDs are greatly welcome. On the basis of the development in synthesis of chalcogen precursors, this mini review summarizes the recent progress in the green methods for synthesizing metal selenide and telluride QDs. At first, the panorama of basic synthetic methodology of metal chalcogenide QDs is briefly introduced. Then, numerous evolving colloidal synthetic methods are discussed, highlighting the phosphine-free precursors and the aqueous ionic precursors. Finally, this review ends with remaining challenges and future prospects in synthetic schemes. We hope this review will provide some stimulating information to promote further advancement in this area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.21802136)~~
文摘Zeolite synthesis in contemporary chemical industries is predominantly conducted using organic structure‐directing agents(OSDAs),which are chronically hazardous to humans and the environment.It is a growing trend to develop an eco‐friendly and nuisanceless OSDA for zeolite synthesis.Herein,choline is employed as a non‐toxic and green OSDA to synthesize high silica Y zeolite with SiO2/Al2O3 ratios of 6.5–6.8.The prepared Y zeolite samples exhibited outstanding(hydro)thermal stability at ultrahigh temperature owing to the higher SiO2/Al2O3 ratio.The XRF,SEM,29Si‐NMR and 13Na+results suggested that choline plays a structure‐directing role in the synthesis of Y zeolite,while the feed molar fraction of Na+is a crucial determinant for the framework SiO2/Al2O3 ratio and the crystal morphology.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(No.2021YFC2100100)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32001266,22007049)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20200728)。
文摘Porous carbon materials have attracted much attention in the field of organic synthesis in recent years,due to their tunable properties,excellent catalytic activity and stability.Biomass-based carbohydrates emerge as an ideal precursor for the generation of these materials owing to their renewability,low cost,non-toxicity and high content of functional groups.Thus,carbon materials prepared from carbohydrates is of considerable importance for the sustainable development of organic chemistry.The present review not only summarizes recent examples of carbohydrate-derived porous carbon material-catalyzed organic reactions including the oxidation,hydrogenation,cross-coupling,esterification and condensation reactions,but also introduces the preparation and functionalization strategies of these materials.Furthermore,the challenges and opportunities of organic synthesis over these sustainable materials have also been addressed.This review will stimulate further research on exploring novel carbohydrate-derived porous carbon materials and new sustainable organic synthetic processes over these materials.
基金supported by Slovak Grant Agency (VEGA 1/0197/15)the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic within the scope of project No.LO1207 of the program NPU1
文摘Spherical Ag nanoparticles(AgNPs) with a diameter of 20 nm or smaller were biologically synthesized using algae Parachlorella kessleri. The effect of storage conditions on the long-term stability of AgNPs was investigated. UV/Vis spectrophotometry, transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering measurements revealed that the long-term stability of AgNPs was influenced by light and temperature conditions. The most significant loss of stability was observed for the AgNPs stored in daylight at room temperature. The AgNPs stored under these conditions began to lose their stability after approximately 30 d; after 100 d, a substantial amount of agglomerated particles settled to the bottom of the Erlenmeyer flask. The AgNPs stored in the dark at room temperature exhibited better long-term stability. Weak particle agglomeration began at approximately the 100 th day. The AgNPs stored in the dark at about 5℃ exhibited the best long-term stability; the AgNPs stored under such conditions remained spherical, with a narrow size distribution, and stable(no agglomeration) even after 6 months. Zeta-potential measurements confirmed better dispersity and stability of AgNPs stored under these conditions.
文摘This paper reports a facile environmentally safe green combustion synthesis method of La3+doped CdO nanoparticles(NPs)using different concentrations of Aloe vera(A.V)gel as combustible material.The crystallite size obtained using PXRD pattern is found to be 12-22 nm.The structural analysis was further analysed by Rietveld refinement technique.The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis reveals the presence of two electronic states of CdO around 400 and 411 eV attributed to Cd 3 d3/2 and 3 d3/2,respectively.The photoluminescence(PL)studies were carried upon 350 nm excitation wavelength.The PL emission spectra are found to have two prominent peaks centered at 410 and 510 nm and are attributed to 5D3→7F1 and 5D1→7F0 transitions,respectively.The Commission International de l’Eclairage(CIE)chromaticity diagram reveals blue-green color emission.The correlation color temperature(CCT)value is found to be around^9793 K.The obtained results suggest that the product is quite useful for cool light emitting diode applications when doping concentration is 2 mol%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2004177 and 21504082)Zhongyuan Thousand Talents Plan Project,Outstanding Youth Fund of Henan Province(No.212300410081)Natural Science Research Project of Henan Educational Committee(No.20A43001)。
文摘Semiconductor-noble metal composite has become a research focus due to its superior performance compared with its respective component.Although various methods have been developed to synthesize semiconductor-noble metal heterostructures,most of them are relatively complex multistep and use toxic reactants of high cost and risk.In this work,a series of Cu_(2)O/Ag heterojunctions were quickly prepared in one step via simple microwave-assisted green route.XRD,SEM,TEM,EDS,XPS,etc.were used to characterize obtained products,and the results indicate a Cu_(2)O/Ag metal-semiconductor heterojunction in micro-nano size was fabricated successfully.In addition,antibacterial behavior of Cu_(2)O/Ag heterojunctions against E.coli and S.aureus were investigated.Owing to the synergistic effect of Cu_(2)O and Ag,the heterojunction exhibits much better antibacterial performance than the pristine Cu_(2)O does.This work provides new insights into the green design and fabrication of surface-modified Cu_(2)O hybrid multifunctional materials for antibacterial applications.
文摘The bio-molecules from various plant components and microbial species have been used as potential agents for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). In spite of a wide range of bio-molecules assisting in the process, synthesizing stable and widely applicable AgNPs by many researchers still poses a considerable challenge to the researchers. The biological agents for synthesizing AgNPs cover compounds produced naturally in microbes and plants. More than 100 different biological sources for synthesizing AgNPs are reported in the past decade by various authors. Reaction parameters under which the AgNPs were being synthesized hold prominent impact on their size, shape and application. Available published information on AgNPs synthesis, effects of various parameters, characterization techniques, properties and their application are summarised and critically discussed in this review.
