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This research aims to explore the efficiency of Cu(i)-decorated five-membered heterocycles for capturing greenhouse gases.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Molecular blueprints for cleaner air: theoretical insights into Cu( i )-decorated heterocycles for greenhouse gas (CO/CO 2 /CH 4 ) capture

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This research aims to explore the efficiency of Cu(i)-decorated five-membered heterocycles for capturing greenhouse gases.
Used DFT-based analysis to evaluate heterocycles
Examined five-membered structures: imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isoxazole, isothiazole
Focused on capturing CO, CO2, and CH4
Identified effectiveness of various heterocycles in capturing greenhouse gases
Cu(i)-decorated structures showed promising interaction with CO, CO2, and CH4
Chemical properties of heterocycles influence capture efficiency

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This study presents a DFT-based analysis of Cu( i )-decorated five-membered heterocycles—imidazole, pyrazole, thiazole, oxazole, isoxazole, and isothiazole—for capturing CO, CO 2 , and CH 4 .

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893896c1944d70ce04778 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ra08553e

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Abhishek Bag

Haldia Institute of Technology

Gourisankar Roymahapatra

Haldia Institute of Technology

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