01 Review 

From biomass to wealth: biomass-derived carbon dots for green synthesis, photoluminescence mechanisms, and multifunctional applications

Fu Qin, Lili Ren*

❖ We summarized the fluorescence mechanism of biomass-derived carbon dots (BCDs).

❖ A framework linking biomass types to properties and the application of BCDs.

❖ The classification criteria for synthesis methods of BCDs were reconstructed.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gce.2025.10.004

02 Article

Size-controlled flexible ionic polymer catalysts with enhanced mass transfer for sustainable ethyl methyl carbonate production

Rongkai Cui, Miaomiao Cui, Fuying Zhang, Xiaoyan Chen, Ting Qiu*, Jie Chen*

❖ A directly shaped flexible ionic polymer (PVD-x) was developed for EMC synthesis.

❖ Shaped PVD-x could be directly applied in industrial continuous catalytic units.

❖ PVD-x provided recyclable, sustainable alternative to sodium methoxide in industry.

❖ PVD-x delivered excellent performance with EMC 50.83% yield, 96.25% selectivity.

❖ PVD-x maintained stability for over 2400 h in continuous fixed-bed operation.

❖ DFT revealed the mechanism by which adsorption enhances catalytic activity.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gce.2025.11.001

03 Article

External intensifications for ionic liquids-based biorefinery in highly viscous systems

Yichen Liu, Weidong Zhao*, Jian Sun*

❖ Strong IL-biomass interactions result in high viscosity and hinder mass/heat transfer.

❖ External intensifications enhance transfer efficiency without altering IL chemical structures.

❖ Co-solvents lower viscosity, facilitating improved heat and mass transfer in IL systems.

❖ Microwave enhances heat transfer via dipole relaxation and ionic polarization in ILs.

❖ Ultrasound boosts mass transfer mainly through cavitation and microjet formation.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gce.2025.10.003

04 Article

Study on core-shell ionic liquid@metal-organic framework composites for direct oxidative carboxylation of CO₂ and olefins under cocatalyst and solvent- free conditions

Huidong Wang, Jiaxing Wen, Jianmin Sun*

❖ A core-shell structured composite catalyst (1-C-3-M@Ni-BDC-NH₂) with multiple active sites comprising metal-organic framework and ionic liquid was designed and synthesized.

❖ Ionic liquid shell of 1-C-3-M@Ni-BDC-NH₂ exhibited good affinity for both CO₂ and ST.

❖ Due to synergistic effects of multiple active sites, 1-C-3-M@Ni-BDC-NH₂ demonstrated excellent catalytic activity for direct oxidative carboxylation of CO₂ and styrene under mild reaction conditions.

❖ As a heterogeneous catalyst, 1-C-3-M@Ni-BDC-NH₂ is easy to separate from the product and has good thermal stability and cycle stability. 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gce.2025.10.002

05 Article 

Precise capacity fade modeling of NCA/graphite lithium-ion batteries across a wide-temperature range using a pseudo-two-dimensional approach

Xuecheng Qian, Shiyi Wang, Xiaoyun Zhan, Jilei Ye, Lijun Fu, Lili Liu, Zhaogen Wang*, Yuhui Chen, Tao Wang*, Yuping Wu*

❖ The P2D model is established based on SEI, CEI, and lithium deposition over a wide-temperature rang.

❖ The MAPE of capacity fade simulation is only 1.24%.

❖ The contribution proportion of SEI film and CEI film to the side reaction film resistance is quantified.

❖ The characteristics of voltage change rate in the aging process are compared.

❖ The R² of the charge/discharge curve is 0.94.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gce.2025.10.001

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