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Telangana pharmaceutical industries logged 97 major fire accidents in past decade: Fire Services Director-General Y. Nagi Reddy

The new government would like to decentralise and set up pharma villages, in 10 clusters, Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan said




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Watch: ‘I am prepared to face political repercussions’: Revanth Reddy on HYDRAA

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made it clear that the government is not going to spare encroachers and that HYDRAA has been given full powers 




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KTR’s Delhi visit to lobby with BJP to save him in Formula-E race case: Congress




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Ranji Trophy | Powerful Tamil Nadu holds all the aces against Assam

Sai Kishore’s return boosts the visiting team; Ghadigaonkar & Co. will have to rack up big scores to provide meaningful competition




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Australian pacer Boland looks to keep KL Rahul under pressure ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rahul made a hundred on his debut tour to Australia in 2015, a 110 at Sydney, but his overall performance Down Under remains scratchy, evidenced by an average of 20.77 across four Tests.




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Ranji Trophy | Pacers put Bengal in driver’s seat against Karnataka

Porel’s four-for and Sindhu’s three-wicket haul help the visitor bundle out the host for 221 before reaching 127 for three in its second essay at the end of day three




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History resurfaces

City archaeologists and history students discover fragments of burial urns, ring stands belonging to the megalithic period in Sulapuram Village near Madurai



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Desika's haven of peace on the other side of the cauvery

This year the Vedanta Desika festival will be celebrated on November 13 in Satyagalam, Karnataka.




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Enhanced surface functionalization of 2D molybdenum/tin chalcogenide nanostructures for effective SERS detection of Escherichia coli

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35021-35034
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05315J, Paper
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Zainab Ishfaq, Layla A. Almutairi, M. Yasir Ali, Salhah Hamed Alrefaee, Mohamed Abdelsabour Fahmy, Elsammani Ali Shokralla, Lamiaa G. Alharbe, Adnan Ali, Arslan Ashfaq, A. R. Abd-Elwahed
This study enhances MoS2/SnS2 nanoparticles for SERS, functionalizing them with L-cysteine. Successful detection of E. coli demonstrates their potential as cost-effective SERS substrates for real-world applications.
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Dissolution of simulated nuclear waste glass at high surface area to solution volume, high pH and 70 °C: comparison of international simple glass and SON68 glass

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35114-35127
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04936E, Paper
Open Access
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Felix Brandt, Sébastien Caes, Martina Klinkenberg, Juri Barthel, Sanheng Liu, Karel Lemmens, Dirk Bosbach, Karine Ferrand
Long-term dissolution experiments on two nuclear waste glasses indicate a diffusion-controlled dissolution mechanism including the formation of a porous surface altered layer and secondary phases without a resumption to higher rates.
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Surface science studies of the coverage dependent adsorption of methyl acetate and methyl propanoate on graphite

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35373-35385
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04466E, Paper
Open Access
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Jack E. Fulker, Wendy A. Brown
The adsorption of methyl acetate and methyl propanoate has been studied on a graphite surface at 28 K. TPD data show that the desorption energy of both molecules is highly coverage dependent with repulsive interactions being seen at low coverages.
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Revolutionizing applications: the impact of controlled surface chemistry on marble powder

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35727-35742
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06342B, Review Article
Open Access
Ali Zia Noor, Sadia Bibi, Maryam Asrar, Muhammad Imran, Sadia Afzal, Sadiqa Abdal, Muhammad Atif
A large amount of marble powder is abundantly available as a byproduct and waste in the marble industry, and its reinforcement has been attempted in several applications through surface modification.
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Chitosan supported ionic liquid, a multifaceted catalyst for streamlined and efficient synthesis of carboxylic, amino acid and carbohydrate esters

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36193-36208
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05725B, Paper
Open Access
Praachi Kakati, Satish Kumar Awasthi
Development of a solid heterogeneous catalyst in the form of an ionic liquid incorporated in chitosan which shows high recyclability. This was used in a solvent free esterification reaction of carboxylic acids, amino acids and carbohydrates.
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Improving the catalytic performance of Co/BaCeO3 catalyst for ammonia synthesis by Y-modification of the perovskite-type support

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36281-36294
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06251E, Paper
Open Access
Magdalena Zybert, Hubert Ronduda, Wojciech Patkowski, Andrzej Ostrowski, Kamil Sobczak, Wioletta Raróg-Pilecka
The beneficial effect of Y3+ ions incorporated into BaCeO3 support structure stems from the strengthening of the electron-donating ability, i.e., better charge transfer from the support to the active metal, enhancing N2 dissociation.
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Race walker Suraj loses Paris ticket as World Athletics cancels results of Nationals

World body marks results of Indian meet as ‘invalid’)




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So near yet so far: India’s tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Arjun Babuta missed a medal by finishing fourth in the men’s 10m air rifle event at the Paris Olympics. Here is a look at the instances when Indian athletes came close but ended at just that.




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Developing world faces multi-billion climate adaptation cash gap: U.N. report

How much money richer countries agree to send to developing countries to help them cope is expected to be central to the COP29 talks




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T.N. Health Department takes cancer screening to women at their workplace

To give better access to women for screening of cancer, the Health Department is taking their programmes to work sites and also encouraging women to come in for annual check-ups




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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bombing survivors’ group Nihon Hidankyo

We wish to honour all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace, says Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee




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Trump takes early electoral lead as race with Harris takes shape

Polls have closed in key swing states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan




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As Trump makes historic return, world braces for new era

People hope Trump will address jobs, economy issues; Trump has vowed to crackdown on illegal immigration




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Belfort’s brace sees Calicut down Malappuram

The victory, its first at home, helped Calicut jump over Kannur Warriors and move to the top of the table with 13 points from seven matches.




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ISL: Bengaluru rides on Mendez’s brace against Kerala Blasters, ends two-year wait for a win in Kochi

Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters 3-1 in the Indian Super League match




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab come from behind to beat Chennaiyin

Luka Majcen, donning a mask after fracturing his jaw in its opening game versus Kerala Blasters, scored twice in three minutes while Asmir Suljic put the result beyond doubt with a third goal in the 70th minute




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab comes from behind to beat Chennaiyin




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Design and theoretical analysis of a tunable bifunctional metasurface absorber based on vanadium dioxide and photoconductive silicon

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02563F, Paper
Changfeng Fu, Xinke Wang, Yicheng Zhang, Jiaxin Ju, Wei Fan, Xiaobo Yan, Lianfu Han
A bifunctional metasurface absorber based on vanadium dioxide (VO2) and photoconductive silicon (PSi) is proposed, which can be switched from dual- to single-broadband absorption by VO2, and the absorptivity is tunable by varying σPSi.
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The preparation of CuM/SiO2 (M=Bi, Mg, Mn) catalysts applied in ethynylation of formaldehyde for 1,4‑butynediol synthesis: the positive interface effect of CuO and Bi2O3

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02616K, Paper
Jiali Chen, Guihua Yang, Feng Gao, Rui Wang
The ethynylation of formaldehyde reaction catalyzed by Cu-based catalysts is an important synthesis method for 1,4-butynediol relating to high value-added chemicals. In this work, a series of CuM/SiO2 ( M=Bi,...
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Detailed mechanism of DNA/RNA nucleobase substituting bridging ligand in diruthenium (II,III) and dirhodium (II,II) tetraacetato paddlewheel complexes: Protonation of the leaving acetate is crucial

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02621G, Paper
Open Access
Iogann Tolbatov, Tiziano Marzo, Paolo Umari, Diego La Mendola, Alessandro Marrone
Paddlewheel complexes of bimetallic scaffolds are emerging metallic agents in the bioinorganic chemistry landscape. In the most commonly employed construct, these complexes are decorated by carboxylate moiety, prompting their possible...
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Many facets of intolerance




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Behind the race

Potential sportspersons find government sponsorship hardly enough to sustain a living




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Navigating public spaces as a woman

When public transport is inadequate or absent, it can heighten risks of violence and restrict access




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'Achieved everything I can', says Cavendish ahead of last race

Mark Cavendish, the world's most decorated sprinter, announced his retirement last year before reversing that decision and breaking the all-time record for most stage wins at the Tour de France during this year's race




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End of an era? Man City loses fourth straight game and Guardiola faces some tough questions

Champions City face crisis with four straight losses, while Liverpool shines; Guardiola faces unprecedented challenge in management career.




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Chennai Grandmasters | Chithambaram downs Arjun, throws the title race wide open

With this win, Chithambaram (3.5) has joined Iranian Tabatabaei (3.5) to trail leaders Arjun (4) and Aronian (4) by just half a point




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Morne Morkel, the consummate professional, faces a baptism of fire

India’s bowling coach will have to manage his spearhead Bumrah, who is also likely to lead the side in Perth, along with inexperienced seamers, guiding them to hit the right lengths; Prasidh’s performance for India-A will delight him as he looks to fill the Shami void




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Sprint ace Mark Cavendish ends cycling career in style with Singapore win

Mark Cavendish, one of the best road sprinters in cycling history, retired in style by winning the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore




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Saturday’s Bengaluru races advanced to Friday




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Ranji Trophy | Badoni replaces Himmat as Delhi captain

Badoni’s first game as skipper will be against Jharkhand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium beginning on Wednesday




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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Perth pitch to have really good pace and bounce: Curator cautions India ahead of first Test

India will focus on centre-wicket training at the nearby WACA stadium, where Australia will also polish their skills




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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australian opener McSweeney braces for "unique" Bumrah challenge

McSweeney was drafted into the Australia squad after a slew of impressive performances in the Sheffield Shield tournament and in the recent ‘A’ series against India




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Women’s Asian Champions Trophy: Deepika’s brace hands India 3-2 win over Korea

Thailand held Japan 1-1, while reigning Olympic silver medallists China defeated Malaysia 5-0 to register their second consecutive win in the tournament.




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Effect of extracellular organic matter (EOM) accumulation on algal proliferation and disinfection by-product precursors during cyclic cultivation

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,3024-3034
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00207E, Paper
Open Access
Jr-Lin Lin, Fahrudin Sidik
Algal blooms, driven by nutrient enrichment from nitrogen and phosphorus, pose significant challenges to water treatment processes, particularly due to the accumulation of extracellular organic matter (EOM).
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Different routes of bismuth mineral transformation during pertechnetate and perrhenate uptake for subsurface remediation

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2646-2654
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00496E, Communication
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D. Boglaienko, M. E. Bowden, N. M. Escobedo, Q. M. Collins, A. R. Lawter, T. G. Levitskaia, C. I. Pearce
Removal of pertechnetate 99TcO4 and perrhenate ReO4 during mineral transformation of the non-toxic basic bismuth subnitrate for subsurface remediation.
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Simultaneous removal of acetaminophen, sulfamethoxazole, and iohexol from real wastewater in continuous mode by an immobilized sulfur-doped Bi2O3/MnO2 photocatalyst

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00501E, Paper
Vishal Kumar Parida, Mario Vino Lincy Gnanaguru, Suneel Kumar Srivastava, Shamik Chowdhury, Ashok Kumar Gupta
The photocatalytic potential of the Z-scheme 2S-Bi2O3/MnO2 immobilized photocatalyst for the simultaneous degradation of ACT, SMX, and IOX from MBBR-sand filter treated wastewater is studied for the first time, purely from a practical perspective.
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Sorption and biodegradation of stormwater trace organic contaminants via composite alginate bead geomedia with encapsulated microorganisms

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00600C, Paper
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Debojit S. Tanmoy, Gregory H. LeFevre
We quantified sorption of stormwater relevant trace organic contaminants and dissolved phosphorus to a novel composite-alginate geomedia. We demonstrated coupled sorption and biodegradation of a representative tirewear compound via the geomedia.
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Cabinet approves ₹1,000-crore venture capital fund for space tech firms

The fund will be professionally run and will select approximately 40 firms on the basis of commercialization potential, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said




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U.S. faces shortage of IV fluids, India alerts domestic firms to chip in 

The drug exporters body of India has asked Indian drug makers who have approvalsz, to express their willingness to supply to the U.S., where Hurricane Helene has caused damage to a manufacturing facility




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Technopark-based HEX20 set to fly its maiden satellite with SpaceX




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Flyer bitten by stray dog at Thiruvananthapuram airport; authorities seek help from civic authorities to rein in menace

After being bitten outside the international terminal, the passenger had to cancel his trip to Sharjah




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Fear or knowledge the impact of graphic cigarette warnings on tobacco product choices [electronic resource] / Donald S. Kenkel, Alan D. Mathios, Grace N. Phillips, Revathy Suryanarayana, Hua Wang, Sen Zeng

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023