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The graph automorphism group of the dissociation microequilibrium of polyprotic acids

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2925-2937
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00271G, Paper
Nicolás Salas, Justin López, Carlos A. Arango
Effect of permutations σ12,0 and σ21 on graph G2.
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Two-temperature model of the non-thermal chemical dissociation of CO2

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00300D, Paper
Q. Shen, A. Pikalev, F. J. J. Peeters, J. Gans, M. C. M. van de Sanden
A two-temperature model with a vibrational temperature different from the gas temperature is presented for the decomposition of CO2.
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Self-adhesion of uncrosslinked poly(butadiene-co-acrylonitrile), i.e. nitrile rubber, an inhomogeneous and associative polymer

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2978-2985
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01630G, Paper
Valentine Hervio, Annie Brûlet, Costantino Creton, Gabriel E. Sanoja
The precursor of NBR, poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene), experiences thermodynamic forces for self-assembly and kinetic barriers for processing. We introduce three strategies to overcome such barriers and enable polymer self-adhesion in the bulk.
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Interfacial energy as an approach to designing amphipathic surfaces during photopolymerization curing

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01528A, Paper
Open Access
Sabrina J. Curley, Caroline R. Szczepanski
Photopolymerization induced phase separation (PIPS) is utilized to develop materials in a single step that are hydrophobic on one face and hydrophilic on the other.
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Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell adsorbent for methylene blue sequestration: equilibrium, kinetic, thermodynamic, artificial intelligence, and DFT studies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12703-12719
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01074D, Paper
Open Access
Abisoye Abidemi Adaramaja, Abayomi Bamisaye, Shakirudeen Modupe Abati, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Morenike Oluwabunmi Adesina, Ayodeji Rapheal Ige, Oluwatobi Adeleke, Mopelola Abidemi Idowu, Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji, Olugbenga Solomon Bello
The quest for an efficient and sustainable adsorbent material that can effectively remove harmful and hazardous dyes from industrial effluent has become more intense. Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell is a new biosorbent for removing methylene blue dye from contaminated wastewater.
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Expression of concern: Facile route to synthesize Fe3O4@acacia–SO3H nanocomposite as a heterogeneous magnetic system for catalytic applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13016-13016
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90043J, Expression of Concern
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Reza Taheri-Ledari, Mir Saeed Esmaeili, Zahra Varzi, Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Ali Maleki, Ahmed Esmail Shalan
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Design and engineering of an artificial disulfide bond in human cytochrome c to regulate the protein structure and function

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3ME00196B, Paper
Yan-Yan Li, Yu Feng, Lu Yu, Shuang-Shuang Long, Shu-Qin Gao, Ying-Wu Lin
An artificial disulfide bond was rationally constructed in human cytochrome c (hCyt c) via double mutations (A51C/G77C), which weakened the coordination of Met80 to the heme iron and enhanced the peroxidase activity of hCyt c.
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Social service starts at school in Shimla

Sarbjeet Singh helps provide food, free, to attendants of patients — through chapati donations by school students




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Meet Oinam, Imphal’s only woman commercial driver

Her life is a drive off the beaten track, and it has not been easy




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Effect of interfacial local conformation of polymer chains on adhesion strength

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4425-4432
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00951G, Paper
Open Access
Tatsuki Abe, Satoru Yamamoto, Keiji Tanaka
The aggregation states of polymer chains at solid interfaces are strongly related to their adhesion properties.
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A unimolecular artificial cation channel based on cascaded hydrated acid groups

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10835-10838
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01508H, Communication
Pengyang Xin, Hailong Yuan, Long Zhang, Qiuhui Zhu, Xunpeng Ning, Yufei Song, Yuqing Shu, Yonghui Sun
Based on the cascade dehydration concept, an amphiphilic unimolecular cation channel was synthesized by attaching multiple carboxyl groups to both sides of hybrid molecule, resulting in excellent cation transport activity and pH-modulated properties.
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Nanomaterial-mediated photothermal therapy modulates tumor-associated macrophages: applications in cancer therapy

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01928H, Review Article
Yan Li, Yuhao Si, Heng Yin
Nanomaterials for modulating tumor-associated macrophages in photothermal therapy.
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Teaching children about the social construction of gender roles

The school is pivotal for identity evolution in young minds and given the space to explore it can shape inclusiveness among students





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A time-independent, variational method for studying the photodissociation of triatomic molecules

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27519-27529
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02771J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Marco Pezzella, Georgi Mitev, Sergei N. Yurchenko, Jonathan Tennyson, Alexander O. Mitrushchenkov
The photodissociation of molecules is becoming an increasingly important factor to consider in the evolution of exoplanets' atmospheres orbiting around UV-rich stars, as it leads to the enrichment of atmospheric complexity.
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Modeling interfacial electric fields and the ethanol oxidation reaction at electrode surfaces

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27544-27560
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02765E, Paper
Open Access
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Yuhan Mei, Fanglin Che, N. Aaron Deskins
The electrochemical environment present at surfaces can have a large effect on surface reactivity.
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Effects of oxidizer concentration and abrasive type on interfacial bonding and material removal in 4H-SiC polishing processes

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27791-27806
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03544E, Paper
Yuqi Zhou, Kezhong Xu, Yuhan Gao, Ziniu Yu, Fulong Zhu
Two different modes of material removal are defined based on the difference in the mode of atom removal, i.e., mechanical removal and removal associated with interfacial bonding.
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Investigating Ni nanoparticles on CeO2 for methane dissociation: a comparative study of theoretical calculations and experimental insights

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP01324G, Paper
Takaya Fujisaki, Yuta Tsuji, Phuc Hoan Tu, Tin Chanh Duc Doan, David S. Rivera Rocabado, Aleksandar Tsekov Staykov, Keiji Yashiro, Yusuke Shiratori
CeO2 supported with Ni nanoparticles has emerged as a promising catalyst for enhancing the efficiency of dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction.
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Hyderabad’s physician-musician Dr Bunty has composed for 100 Telugu serials

As a new serial Abhinandana airs on Gemini, Dr Bunty talks about navigating dual vocations




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Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

The Afro hip-hop song ‘Thakthom’ is a collaboration with Ireland-based Malayali musicians and influencers Reyan and Melvin




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Why is Art Mumbai special?

A personalised approach, sold out showcases, and an intersection of fashion and films made the first edition a success, raising hopes for the fair next week




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Owner’s associations

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm



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Owner’s Association rights




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Banjara Hills is much sought after for commercial and residential spaces

Your property-related queries answered by Karan Rathod of ‘K Valuations’, Begumpet



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Financial planning crucial for first-time buyers



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Daniel Ricciardo released by Red Bull F1 team; replaced by Liam Lawson for rest of 2024 season

The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race




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Ajith Kumar announces his own racing team; Fabian Duffieux onboard as its official racing driver

The new team is set to participate in various international racing series, starting with the competitive 24H European series in the Porche 992 GT3 cup category




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‘Olympics is special’: Former hockey stars recall sporting tales

With Olympics 2024 around the corner, three former hockey champs weigh in on the sporting extravaganza




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A star in the making — the story of Abhishek, a special talent

Striker shares his struggles during 16 years of grind before finally breaking into the national side, becoming an indispensable member and the hunger for an Olympic medal




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Special children at their creative best

French artist Matthieu Charbonneau guides Satya Special School children to express themselves




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Our amazing Earth / Patricia Armentrout

Armentrout, Patricia, 1960- author




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This facial scan can unlock health secrets 

Startup deploys machine learning on a mobile app to pinpoint potential disease risks




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Mild boroxazolidone formation and dissociation: Application toward target identification of bioactive molecules

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05370B, Communication
Toya Tabei, Kyoko Nagasawa-Goto, Yohei Saito
We successfully found that boroxazolidone can dissociate under aqueous conditions, which were applicable to a solution containing proteins. The immobilization of a newly synthesized diarylborinic acid on beads enabled the...
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Bioinspired hydrogels: polymeric designs towards artificial photosynthesis

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13314-13324
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04033C, Feature Article
Open Access
Reina Hagiwara, Ryo Yoshida, Kosuke Okeyoshi
This Feature Article outlines the design of polymer networks for water splitting induced by visible light to develop artificial chloroplasts. The network serves as a mediator for photoinduced electron transfer among precisely organised molecules.
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Predictions for 2023: AI, VR boom in hospitality, wellness and gaming, and Balenciaga in India

This is the time of year when that we draw up the Best Of 2022 lists, and trend forecasts for 2023. And But how do you predict the unpredictable? We start with gains from the past.



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What is special about the Travancore biryani? Follow the trail

The long-grained biryani, once popular in southern Kerala, is intertwined with the story of Travancore and its residents




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Import of true renunciation




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Beneficial samskaras




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Solvent and Stoichiometry-dependent Versatile Organogelation and Robust Crystallization from Supramolecular Association of Adipic Acid and Triethanolamine

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00559G, Paper
Gerald Lepcha, Indrajit Pal, Santanu Majumdar, Yogesh Dhasmana, Sanjay Mondal, Ennio Zangrando, Deepak Chopra, Biswajit Dey
Supramolecular self-assembly directed two unique organogels were achieved through varying gel-immobilized solvents. One gel is comprised of adipic acid (ADP) and triethanolamine (TEA) in pure dimethylformamide medium (i.e., ADP-TEA-DMF), while...
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Self-Sacrificial templated-directed synthesis of ultrathin 0D/2D FeNi3-NC/NiFeOx Schottky junction as hydrogen evolution reaction electrode for alkaline seawater electrolysis

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01321B, Paper
Zili Xu, Yuankang Bao, Xun Xu, Ping Li, Hao Zhang, Deliang Li, Shuwang Duo
Seawater, a plentiful natural resource, is promising for hydrogen production compared to traditional electrocatalytic methods based on high-purity freshwater. This strategy shift addresses the challenge of limited freshwater resources and...
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Journal of the International Arthur Schnitzler Research Association [electronic resource]

Binghamton, NY : State University of New York at Binghamton, 1961-1967




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Journal of the New Zealand Slavists' Association [electronic resource]

Wellington, N.Z. : New Zealand Slavonic Journal, 1967




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What are the effects of environmental factors on Co speciation at the magnetite surface?

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00962A, Paper
Laura Fablet, Fadi Choueikani, Mathieu Pédrot, Rémi Marsac
Magnetite nanoparticles are abundant in the environment and are notably used for environmental applications due to their unique magnetic, adsorption and redox properties.
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Interfacial catalytic degradation mechanism of n-hexane over polyhedral Co3O4 nanocatalysts derived from topotactic condensation of ZIF-67

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00101J, Paper
Yunlong Guo, Meicheng Wen, Guiying Li, Jiejing Kong, Shengnan Song, Qiuxia Liu, Taicheng An
A progressive transition from the L–H model to MvK model is observed, where a polyhedral Co3O4 nanocatalyst enabled by topotactic condensation of ZIF-67 is synthesized for catalytic degradation of n-hexane.
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Understanding the active sites and associated reaction pathways of metal-free carbocatalysts in persulfate activation and pollutant degradation

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1368-1393
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00988B, Critical Review
Huawen Hu, Dongchu Chen, Yaoheng Liang, Wenyi Wang, Yinlei Lin, Xuejun Xu, Xiaowen Wang, Kun Wang, Yuyuan Zhang, Jian Zhen Ou
Environmental remediation based on peroxomonosulfate- and peroxydisulfate-activation-enabled radical/non-radical oxidation has gained growing interest due to the strong oxidation power, long life of reactive oxygen species, and wide pH adaptability.
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Doped carbon dots affect heavy metal speciation in mining soil: changes of dissimilated iron reduction processes and microbial communities

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1724-1739
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00823A, Paper
Xinyi Huang, Shaobo Liu, Xuanming Liu, Xiaofei Tan, Shuai Guo, Mingyang Dai, Qiang Chen, Gaobin Chen, Chenzhi Feng
Carbon dots (CDs) inevitably accumulate in soils due to their widespread use, affecting soil enzyme activities and microbial community structure.
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Magnetic and structural characteristics associated with the transformation of As(V)-coprecipitated ferrihydrite to hematite: implications for magnetic enhancement in soils and sediments

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00739A, Paper
Guoqing Zhang, Yixuan Tang, Jinru Lin, Jiaxing Xu, Zidan Yuan, Lingyun Chen, Fei Wu, Chengshuai Liu, Zongmin Zhu, Xiangyang Bi, Wei Zou, Zhiguo Cao, Kai Jiang, Yuanming Pan, Roman Chernikov, Yongfeng Jia, Shaofeng Wang
The transformation of metastable ferrihydrite to stable hematite has been linked to magnetic enhancement in soils and sediments.
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After Youtuber's arrest, Kerala govt warns stern legal action against misleading social media content

Kerala Police arrested controversial Youtuber 'Thoppi' who had been accused of making allegedly objectionable remarks and creating a traffic block in Malappuram district




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Meta's social media apps back up after brief outage - Downdetector.com

At the peak of the outage, lasting over an hour, over 14,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram, while around 7,000 and 2,700 users faced issues with Facebook and WhatsApp, respectively