Access to a wide range of plastic materials has been rationalized by the increased demand
from growing populations and the development of high-throughput production systems …

Carbon dioxide offers an accessible, cheap and renewable carbon feedstock for synthesis.
Current interest in the area of carbon dioxide valorisation aims at new, emerging …

In this work, MXene Ti3C2T x-derived nitrogen-functionalized heterophase TiO2
homojunctions (N-MXene) were prepared via the urea-involved solvothermal treatment with …

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) community has been struggling over the past few
decades to demonstrate the economic feasibility of CO 2 sequestration. Nevertheless, in …

In the current context of sustainable chemistry development and new regulations, research
groups and industries have to replace hazardous chemicals and harsh reaction conditions …

Sustainable routes for the synthesis of polyurethanes with industrial applications are
discussed in this article. Polyurethane is currently one of the most commonly used polymers …

With a global production of around 18 million tons (6th among all polymers) and a wide
range of applications, such as rigid and soft foams, elastomers, coatings, and adhesives …

Conventional polyurethanes are typically obtained from polyisocyanates, polyols, and chain
extenders. The main starting materials—isocyanates used in this process—raise severe …

A solvent is one key component in a chemical transformation. As a reaction medium it
controls the interactions between reaction partners through heat transfer and intermolecular …

Environmentally friendly products and procedures are being developed both in industry and
academia, mainly due to the depletion of fossil resources and the growing global awareness …