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Reliance Jio Platforms’ ARPU in March quarter remains flat QoQ

Reliance Jio reported a net profit of ₹4,716 crore on revenue of ₹23,394 crore




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Shining a light on methane dry reforming – exploring the impact of visible light on carbon formation over Co/xCeO2–Al2O3

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00925H, Paper
George E. P. O'Connell, Richard F. Webster, Elise Elkington, Rose Amal, Jason Scott, Emma C. Lovell
Introducing light to thermal DRM may be an effective strategy to improve catalyst stability, but light's role in the stability mechanism is not well understood.
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Enhanced catalytic performance of single-atom Cu on Mo2C toward CO2/CO hydrogenation to methanol: a first-principles study

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00703D, Paper
Open Access
Anna Vidal-López, Estefanía Díaz López, Aleix Comas-Vives
First-principles calculations show the crucial role of the Cu/Mo2COx interface in enabling low-energy pathways for CO2/CO hydrogenation to methanol via successive heterolytic H2 cleavages.
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First-principles investigation of an efficient non-noble single-atom catalyst Fe1/Ti2CO2 for formaldehyde oxidation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6233-6246
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00809J, Paper
Yongkang Zhang, Yuting Fu, Kaibin Su, Yuhang Wang, Fengping Wang
Indoor formaldehyde (HCHO) removal holds paramount significance for human health, particularly in mild conditions. Fe1/Ti2CO2 is an efficient catalyst that can remove indoor formaldehyde.
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Reducing meso-lactide formation from racemic lactic acid using shape-selective H-Beta zeolite

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6331-6337
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01046A, Paper
Ling Ding, Lou Gao, Di Pan, Ke Du, Jiayu Yu, Wanyi Li, Yahong Zhang, Yi Tang
Efficiently reduce the formation of meso-lactide from racemic lactic acid by utilizing H-Beta zeolite shape selectivity towards lactic acid dimers.
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Synthesis of Co3O4 catalysts with different morphologies and their excellent catalytic performance for soot combustion

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01115E, Paper
Xinyu Zhang, Chunlei Zhang, Siyu Gao, Xinyu Chen, Siyuan Chen, Shengran Zhou, Di Yu, Lanyi Wang, Xiaoqiang Fan, Xuehua Yu, Zhen Zhao
A series of Co3O4 catalysts with different morphologies were prepared by a hydrothermal method. Among them, the sea urchin shaped Co3O4 catalyst exhibits the best catalytic performance for soot combustion.
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Investigation on heterogeneous Rh Catalysts for the Hydroformylation of 1,3-Butadiene to adipic aldehyde

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00745J, Paper
Lijin Gan, Zekun Liu, Lei Feng, Yi Duan, Guangyuan Xu, Si Chen, Huan Yan
Adipic aldehyde, as a precursor for polymers, has significant industrial applications, where the hydroformylation of 1,3-butadiene is a promising routine to fabricate adipic aldehyde. However, the heterogeneous hydroformylation of 1,3-butadiene...
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Oxygen vacancy-dependent low-temperature performance of Ni/CeO2 in CO2 methanation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6537-6549
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00679H, Paper
Luliang Liao, Kunlei Wang, Guangfu Liao, Muhammad Asif Nawaz, Kun Liu
The transformative power of CO2 methanation can efficiently transform greenhouse gases into high-value products, aligning with the carbon neutrality goals.
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Copper cluster complex-catalyzed C–S bond formation

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6609-6620
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00968A, Paper
Nien-Chi Chang Liao, R. Sidick Basha, Bo-Hao Shih, Chia-Chun Liu, Miao-Han Wang, Po-Heng Lin, Chin-Fa Lee
Three distinct copper cluster complexes (A–C) were synthesized and their bonding was investigated by XRD studies. These complexes effectively catalyze the C–S coupling reaction of less reactive aliphatic thiols to synthesize thioether derivatives.
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In situ preparation and performance of iron-based electro-magnetic synergistic electrochemical nitrogen fixation catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6592-6599
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01008F, Paper
Kaidi Chen, Run Deng, Chen Zhao, Qikun Zhang
An iron-based catalyst was prepared in situ in FeSO4 solution by electrochemical technology to catalyze the reduction of N2 to NH3. It was found that the applied magnetic field can significantly increase the current density.
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Recyclable copper(I)-catalyzed cascade C–S and C–N bond formation between 2-iodoanilines and 2-bromobenzenethiols towards functionalized phenothiazines

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6561-6572
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00888J, Paper
Yan Wang, Chengkai Luo, Li Wei, Mingzhong Cai
Heterogeneous copper-catalyzed heterocyclization between 2-iodoanilines and 2-bromothiophenols has been developed for the assembly of substituted phenothiazines.
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Study on the effect and mechanism of Ag and Bi2MoO6 modification on the CO2 photo-thermal reduction performance of g-C3N4 catalysts with localized surface plasmon resonance

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6621-6640
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00930D, Paper
Bin Guan, Junyan Chen, Zhongqi Zhuang, Zhan Gao, Zeren Ma, Xuehan Hu, Chenyu Zhu, Sikai Zhao, Kaiyou Shu, Hongtao Dang, Tiankui Zhu, Zhen Huang
As a promising future energy material, g-C3N4 as a CO2 photo-thermal-reduction catalyst can effectively convert CO2 to renewable fuel, but the low yield and low product selectivity significantly limit its further development and application.
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Unspecific peroxygenase immobilization in 3D-printed microfluidics: towards tailor-made screening platforms

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6496-6502
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00869C, Communication
Elena Gkantzou, Theofilia Koulopoulou, Hannah Brass, David Schönauer, Anton Glieder, Selin Kara
In the context of empowering biocatalysis, an easy-to-develop, reproducible, and easy-to-scale biocatalytic system is demonstrated as a microfluidic screening platform.
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Enhancing coking resistance of nickel-based catalysts for dry reforming of methane via nitric oxide abatement: a support study

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6678-6691
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00936C, Paper
Open Access
Beatrice Senoner, Andrea Osti, Antonella Glisenti
How to enhance DRM and NO carbon-assisted coupling using a support?
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Elucidation of Ce/Zr ratio effects on the physical properties and catalytic performance of CuOx/CeyZr1−yO2 catalysts

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01012D, Paper
Mohammed Sifat, Michal Luchowski, Amol Pophali, Wenhui Jiang, Yunfan Lu, Byeongseok Kim, Gihan Kwon, Kwangsuk Yoon, Jihun Kim, Kwangjin An, Sang Eun Shim, Hocheol Song, Taejin Kim
Although cerium oxide (CeO2) is widely used as a catalyst support, its limited defect sites and surface oxygen vacancy/mobility should be improved.
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Electrostatic interactions and structural transformations in viral shells

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20182-20193
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02612H, Paper
Open Access
Ivan Yu. Golushko, Daria S. Roshal, Olga V. Konevtsova, Sergei B. Rochal, Rudolf Podgornik
Considering the simplest energy of electrostatic interactions between proteins together with the mechanical energy of the continuum shell, one can model various structural transformations possible in viral capsids.
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An eco-friendly polycaprolactone/graphite composite as a robust freestanding electrode platform for supercapacitive energy storage

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20155-20167
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03113J, Paper
Rajeev Gupta, Monika Singhal
A novel eco-friendly composite electrode/current collector made from polycaprolactone and graphite filler offers bulk conductivity, is freestanding, cost-effective, and shows supercapacitive energy storage potential with electrodeposited polyaniline.
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Size effect on the structural and magnetic phase transformations of iron nanoparticles

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20304-20311
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02488E, Paper
Alexis Front, Georg Daniel Förster, Chu Chun Fu, Cyrille Barreteau, Hakim Amara
(a) Magnetic (top) and structural (bottom) phase transformation of an iron nanoparticle. (b) Size dependence on magnetic and structural transition temperatures on iron nanoparticles.
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High sensing performance flexible nanocomposite sensor with a hybrid nanostructure constructed via nanoscale confined motion of nanofibers and nanoplatelets

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20288-20303
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02541E, Paper
Zhenghui Xie, Feiran Meng, Junlong Yang, Yuhong Wang, Chul B. Park, Pengjian Gong, Guangxian Li
Hybrid 1D nanofiber/2D nanoplatelet nanocomposite foam sensor and Monte-Carlo modelling of complex 1D/2D sensing nanostructure.
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Liquid exfoliation of a series of expanded layered Cu(II)-paddlewheel metal–organic frameworks to form nanosheets

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02663B, Paper
Open Access
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Joshua Nicks, Thomas M. Roseveare, Michael S. Harris, David J. Ashworth, George Danczuk, Lee Brammer, Jonathan A. Foster
The effects of linker length on nanosheet dimensions and properties are investigated through the ultrasonic liquid exfoliation of an isoreticular series of layered metal–organic frameworks.
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Minimizing defect states through multidentate coordination and morphology regulation for enhancing the performance of inverted perovskite solar cells

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03140G, Paper
Himangshu Baishya, Mayur Jagdishbhai Patel, Ramkrishna Das Adhikari, Deepak Yadav, Parameswar Krishnan Iyer
The interaction between CO and Pb2+ regulated grain growth, enhanced crystallinity that effectively passivated non-radiative recombination centres and CF3 group stabilizes the perovskite structure by interacting with FA and Pb cationic defects.
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Investigation of the temperature effect on the formation of a two-dimensional self-assembled network at the liquid/solid interface

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02600D, Paper
Open Access
Tamara Rinkovec, Eveline Croket, Hai Cao, Jeremy N. Harvey, Steven De Feyter
In this work, we investigate the temperature effect on the formation of self-assembled molecular networks (SAMNs) at the liquid/solid interface, focusing on an alkylated achiral glycine derivative at the 1-phenyloctane/HOPG interface.
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Polylactic acid/chitosan-IKVAV Janus film serving as a dual functional platform for spinal cord injury repair

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02248C, Paper
Liyang Yu, Haoyong Jin, He Xia, Xiaoxiong Wang, Liang Wang, Dezheng Li, Jiangli Zhao, Yuanhua Sang, Jichuan Qiu, Ning Lu, Hong Liu, Ning Yang
Schematic showing the PLA/CS-IKVAV Janus film for promoting neuronal differentiation and SCI repair.
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Conduction band photonic trapping via band gap reversal of brookite quantum dots using controlled graphitization for tuning a multi-exciton photoswitchable high-performance semiconductor

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03616F, Paper
Sanjiv Sonkaria, Tae Woo Lee, Aniket Kumar, Soo-Kyung Hwang, Piotr Jablonski, Versha Khare
The photocatalytic competence of brookite relative to polymorphs anatase and rutile has generally been considered structurally and energetically unfavourable for reasons that remain largely unknown and unchallenged. Here, we demonstrate...
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Electrode Informatics Accelerated Optimization for Catalyst Layer Key Parameters in Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03026E, Paper
Lishou Ban, Danyang Huang, Yanyi Liu, Pengcheng Liu, Xihui Bian, Kaili Wang, Yifan Liu, Xijun Liu, Jia He
As the core component of direct methanol fuel cell, the catalyst layer plays the key role of material, proton and electron transport channels. However, due to the complexity of its...
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Effect of number ratio and size ratio on the formation of binary superlattices assembled by two-sized polymer-tethered spherical nanoparticles

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR04032E, Communication
Open Access
Jinlan Li, Xin Yu, Jianing Zhang, Jing Jin, Yanxiong Pan, Xiangling Ji, Wei Jiang
Binary superlattices (BNSLs) with unique configurations are of great interest, attributing to the interaction between two kinds of nanoparticles, providing potential applications in sensing, electronic and optical fields. Here, polystyrene...
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Theoretical Understanding of the In-plane Tensile Strain Effects on Enhancing the Ferroelectric Performance of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 and ZrO2 Thin Films

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03333G, Paper
Kun Hee Ye, Taeyoung Jeong, Seungjae Yoon, Dohyun Kim, Cheol Seong Hwang, Jung-Hae Choi
The in-plane tensile strain was reported to enhance the ferroelectricity of Hf1-xZrxO2 thin films by promoting the formation of the polar orthorhombic (PO-) phase. However, its origin remains yet to...
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Bi-functional quercetin/copper nanoparticles integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties for preventing the formation of biofilms

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1788-1800
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00034J, Paper
Jingjing Cheng, Haixin Zhang, Kunyan Lu, Yi Zou, Dongxu Jia, Hong Yang, Hong Chen, Yanxia Zhang, Qian Yu
A bi-functional antibiofilm nanoplatform was developed based on a complex of quercetin and copper integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties.
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A mitochondria-targeting heptamethine cyanine-chlorambucil formulated polymeric nanoparticle to potentiate native tumor chemotherapeutic efficacy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00003J, Paper
Jing Liu, Jie Zhang, Yongteng Zhang, Wei Wei, Meixiao Zhan, Zhiren Zhang, Bing Liu, Xianglong Hu, Weiling He
Facile conjugation of chlorambucil with IR775 chloride can afford IR775-Cbl with mitochondria-targeting potency for tumor cells, exhibiting distinct “1 + 1 > 2” tumor inhibition.
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Lipid sulfoxide polymers as potential inhalable drug delivery platforms with differential albumin binding affinity

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02020G, Paper
Gayathri Ediriweera, Neville Butcher, Ashok Kothapalli, Jiacheng Zhao, Joanne Therese Blanchfield, Christopher N. Subasic, James Lynden Grace, Changkui Fu, Xiao Tan, John F. Quinn, David Ascher, Michael R Whittaker, Andrew Whittaker, Lisa Kaminskas
Inhalable nanomedicines are increasingly being developed to optimise the pharmaceutical treatment of respiratory diseases. Large lipid-based nanosystems at the forefront of the inhalable nanomedicines development pipeline, though, have a number...
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Exploring therapy transport from implantable medical devices using experimentally informed computational methods

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00107A, Paper
Open Access
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Lesley Trask, Niamh A. Ward, Ruth Tarpey, Rachel Beatty, Eimear Wallace, Joanne O'Dwyer, William Ronan, Garry P. Duffy, Eimear B. Dolan
Implantable medical devices that can facilitate therapy transport to localized sites are being developed for a number of diverse applications, including the treatment of diseases such as diabetes and cancer,...
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POCO X6 Pro review: Performance prowess and a smudge of quirks 

The POCO X6 Pro delivers on multiple fronts which include great performance, a nice display and decent battery life. It makes for an interesting value-for-money choice for those looking for a gaming-forward device




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Players, periods and performance!

A freewheeling chat about how the Apple Watch keeps the Gujarat Giants team healthy and on its toes, and healthy!




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OnePlus Pad 2 review: Padding up for performance

With a powerful processor and new AI-capabilities, this tablet is off to a great start




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New apprenticeship platform marked by extensive features

The upgraded platform manages the entire apprenticeship lifecycle




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Former Minister, five-time MLA Reddy Satyanarayana dies at 99

He had won from Madugula Assembly constituency in 1983 and served as Animal Husbandry Minister in NTR’s Cabinet





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London : Gay & Hancock, Ltd., 12 & 13, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, W.C., and New York, MCMX. [1910]




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Uniforms take the spotlight as Olympics arrives to capital of fashion

Olympic jersey is beyond just a matter of appearance for the designers




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Dressed to represent India | Debating ceremonial and corporate uniforms

With National Handloom Day approaching, and in light of Team India’s official Olympic outfits attracting flak, designers weigh in on the challenges of creating ceremonial and corporate uniforms




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Asymmetry is the formula

The designs of an architect who is unconventional and passionate about sustainable elements and green spaces.




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A place of transformation

Sujatha Shankar Kumar on how a derelict building became the new InKo centre.




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Sportsmen have a platform — some use it well, others waste it

In a country of a billion and a half, you can’t make a statement without millions finding fault with it. Social media trolls are a menace, so players keep out of their way.




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Ind vs Eng Tests | India’s home record is formidable; Bazball is England’s best chance

Will Bazball work in India? Theoretically, there is no reason why it shouldn’t, but in practical terms, there are two reasons. One of them is Ravichandran Ashwin and the other Ravindra Jadeja.




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Budget 2024 | An action-oriented Budget, with the mantra of reforming, performing and transforming India

The continued focus on increased capital investments will result in generation of employment opportunities while MSME-centric initiatives will help them compete globally; the Budget also promotes sustainable growth  




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Kohli and Rohit know the formula to earn one final hurrah

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the progress made by India’s two best batters will be followed even more keenly as the IPL unfolds




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IPL-17 | What the heck – more humour, less uniformity, please!

Surely in the thousands of spectators across the country, there is someone with a sense of humour, someone who can raise a heckle without raising a hackle.




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IPL | When players go beyond cliches and illuminate the format

Occasionally a line emerges that causes the kind of surprise a maiden over might.




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With non-performing loans easing, ARCs brace for tough FY25

As the asset under management of private ARCs is expected to contract by 7-10%, redemptions are predicted to remain robust. 



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Low-pressure area forms over Bay, draws in clouds over many parts of south-east peninsula 

Isolated heavy rain may break out over Tamil Nadu until Saturday, and for five days over Kerala & Mahe