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Defect-engineered WSxSe2−x nanocrystals anchored on selenized polyacrylonitrile fibers toward high-performance sodium/potassium-ion batteries with a wide working temperature range

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2164-2177
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02640J, Research Article
Fuyu Xiao, Jingran Zhang, Weiming Zhou, Yixing Fang, Xiaotong He, Wenbin Lai, Chuyuan Lin, Mingyang Ge, Haosen Fan, Qingrong Qian, Mingdeng Wei, Qinghua Chen, Lingxing Zeng
WSSe-Se@PAN was fabricated by the electrospinning route combined with selenization treatment. It exhibited a wide working temperature range for SIB/PIB applications.
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Correction: In situ construction of a continuous ionic conductive coating for a high-performance Li3VO4 anode

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2187-2187
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI90020K, Correction
Open Access
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Lulu Wang, Cheng Zeng, Jianing Liang, Chun Zhai, Hao Liu, Tianyou Zhai, Huiqiao Li
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An unusual reaction in nitromethane solution: use of the Cp*Rh moiety to form Prussian blue analogues

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00343H, Research Article
Huirong Ma, Liangchen Liu, Yuluan Liao, Huatian Shi, Po Sun, Weibin Yu
The direct decomposition of nitromethane into nitrile compounds is a significant challenge due to the occurrence of severe side-reactions.
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Selenium doping induced phase transformation and interlayer expansion boost the zinc storage performance of molybdenum disulfide

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2272-2280
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00344F, Research Article
Mengfan Niu, Wenli Xin, Lei Zhang, Min Yang, Yaheng Geng, Xilin Xiao, Hui Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhu
This work synthesized Se-doped MoS2 nanosheets as a cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and they exhibited largely improved electrochemical performance owing to their high content of the 1T phase (64%) and expanded interlayer spacing (0.65 nm).
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Regulation of polyaniline thickness and substitution position on Cu foams to optimize hydrogen evolution and ethanol oxidation performance

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2373-2383
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00085D, Research Article
Haiqiang Mu, Pengyue Shan, Min Zhu, Zhenli Lv, Guorui Ma, Jiaxing Guo, Junzhuo Fang, Jin Zhang, Feng Li, Jing Li
The Cu foam decorated with integrated polyaniline (PANI/CF-210) based on direct electro-grafting technique has been successfully designed to develop for efficient hydrogen evolution and ethanol oxidation reaction.
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Isostructural chiral metal–organic frameworks with metal-regulated performances for electrochemical enantiomeric recognition of tyrosine and tryptophan

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2402-2412
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02662K, Research Article
Ran An, Qiu-Yan Hu, Liu-Yang Song, Xu Zhang, Rui-Xuan Li, En-Qing Gao, Qi Yue
Two isostructural homochiral MOFs exhibit significantly different enantioselective recognition performances closely associated with the different coordination habits of the metal centers in the MOFs.
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sp2–sp cross-carbanion coupling at a rare-earth center leading to the formation of carbon–carbon double bonds

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2312-2318
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00178H, Research Article
Zhengqi Chai, Ze-Jie Lv, Wei Liu, Jinxiao Yang, Junnian Wei, Wen-Xiong Zhang
The reaction of rare-earth azametallacyclopentadienes with terminal alkynes provides rare-earth metallacycles with cumulated double bonds in three steps: alkynyl C–H bond activation, sp2–sp cross-carbanion coupling and subsequent isomerization.
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Recent progress in aluminum anodes for high-performance rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2246-2259
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00468J, Review Article
Le Li, Shaofeng Jia, Yue Shi, Conghui Wang, Hengwei Qiu, Yongqiang Ji, Minghui Cao, Dan Zhang
This review discusses the recent advances in the aluminum metal anodes, alloy anodes, and intercalated anodes used for rechargeable aqueous Al-ion batteries.
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Stable Calcium Ellagate Metal-Organic Framework as High Performance Green Memorizer Bearing High Working Temperature

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00038B, Research Article
Ting-Bo Liu, Jing-Wen Deng, Li Yi, Hai-Ying Fu, Liang-Wen Shi, Shi-Ying Lin, Yue Liu, Hao-Hong Li, Jing-Bo Liu, Jian-Zhi Liu
The development of green memorizers with distinct mechanism is significant. In this work, renewable polyphenol ellagic acid (EA) and environmentally friendly calcium were used to construct a unique 3D interpenetrated...
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Solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation by graphene-porous foam-supported tungsten nitride nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00590B, Research Article
Jiarong Chang, Tianhua Hao, Cuncai Lv, Maoyu Xu, Deyi Zhang, Linjie Gao, Shangbo Ning, Yaguang Li, Jinhua Ye
WN/Gr PF exhibits significant solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation and the rate exceeds those of other reported photocatalysts.
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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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AWS launches Amazon Digital Suite to enable digital transformation for Indian SMBs

Provides a broad selection of business software for B2C and B2B customers




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A captivating Bharatanatyam performance on the shores of Visakhapatnam

Aayana Dance Company’s hour-long Bharatanatyam dance presentation captivates the audience in Visakhapatnam. The event was an initiative of Paramparaa Foundation




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Ludo platform Zupee hits record 100 million users, 6.6 billion gameplays




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Ludo platform Zupee hits record 100 million users, 6.6 billion gameplays




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Donor-modified asymmetric N/B/O multi-resonance TADF emitters for high-performance deep-blue OLEDs with the BT.2020 color gamut

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18135-18145
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04896B, Edge Article
Open Access
Jing Jin, Zhaolong He, Di Liu, Yongqiang Mei, Jiahui Wang, Huihui Wan, Jiuyan Li
Spiro-acridine modified N/B/O type MR-TADF emitters realized deep blue fluorescence with an EQEmax of 20.5% and CIE (0.147, 0.048), which is state-of-the-art efficiency for N/B/O type deep-blue MR emitters with CIEy approaching the BT.2020 standard.
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Visible-light-responsive hybrid photocatalysts for quantitative conversion of CO2 to highly concentrated formate solutions

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18146-18160
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05289G, Edge Article
Open Access
Ewan McQueen, Noritaka Sakakibara, Kei Kamogawa, Martijn A. Zwijnenburg, Yusuke Tamaki, Osamu Ishitani, Reiner Sebastian Sprick
This highly efficient hybrid photocatalytic system can quantitatively convert CO2 to formate and produce 0.4 M of formate solution without additional concentration enrichment.
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Enhancing the performance of molecule-based piezoelectric sensors by optimizing their microstructures

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18060-18066
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05442C, Edge Article
Open Access
Zheng-Xiao Tang, Bin Wang, Zhi-Rui Li, Zhuo Huang, Hai-Xia Zhao, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng
A molecule-based ferroelectric [(CH3)3NCH2CH2Br][GaBr4] (1), with a d33 value of 331 pC N−1, was synthesized. The power density of the 1@S-PDMS piezoelectric sensor, featuring optimized microstructures, is up to 490 μW cm−2.
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Chemoenzymatic multistep retrosynthesis with transformer loops

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18031-18047
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC02408G, Edge Article
Open Access
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David Kreutter, Jean-Louis Reymond
Integrating enzymatic reactions into computer-aided synthesis planning (CASP) should help devise more selective, economical, and greener synthetic routes.
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Porous liquids: an integrated platform for gas storage and catalysis

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17720-17738
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04288C, Perspective
Open Access
Errui Li, Kevin M. Siniard, Zhenzhen Yang, Sheng Dai
In this perspective, recent discoveries in the integration of gas storage and catalysis by leveraging PL platforms have been summarized, highlighting the unique features different from those of traditional homogeneous or heterogeneous procedures.
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Double coordination shell modulation of nitrogen-free atomic manganese sites for enhancing oxygen reduction performance

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05998K, Edge Article
Open Access
Xue Bai, Yin Wang, Jingyi Han, Siyu Chen, Xiaodi Niu, Jingqi Guan
Utilizing double coordination shell modulation, we construct a novel nitrogen-free single-atom manganese coordination configuration catalyst on graphene oxide (Mn–S1O4G), which exhibits excellent ORR and zinc–air battery performances.
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The Effect of gem-Difluorination on the Conformation and Properties of a Model Macrocyclic System

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05424E, Edge Article
Open Access
Laurent Knerr, Thomas Cogswell, Marie. Ahlqvist, Richard James Lewis, Anneli Nordqvist, Christian Sköld
Conformational control of drug candidates to engineer improved potency and ADME properties is an ongoing area of research. Macrocyclic rings tend to offer a greater degree of rigidity than non-cyclised...
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Enantioselective dearomative formal (3+3) cycloadditions of bicyclobutanes with aromatic azomethine imines: access to fused 2,3-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06334A, Edge Article
Open Access
Xue-Chun Yang, Feng Wu, Wen-Biao Wu, Xu Zhang, Jian-Jun Feng
We present the first enantioselective dearomative (3+3) cycloadditions of bicyclobutanes (BCBs) utilizing a chiral Lewis acid catalyst and bidentate chelating BCB substrates.
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A polymer deposition-mediated surface-charge reformation strategy: reversing the MOF biomineralization behavior

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05935B, Edge Article
Open Access
Yanbin Xu, Huangsheng Yang, Anlian Huang, Linjing Tong, Wei Huang, Guosheng Chen, Wei Yi, Siming Huang, Gangfeng Ouyang
A biocompatible polymer deposition-mediated surface-charge reformation strategy is reported that enables the in-place MOF biomineralization onto different enzyme templates.
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Zinc borylation and reduction by a diborane(4) species via B–O bond formation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06389A, Edge Article
Open Access
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Liam P. Griffin, Simon Aldridge
Zinc boryl and metal–metal bonded Zn(I) complexes can be accessed from a common Zn(II) iodide precursor and bis(pinacolaton)diboron(4).
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Understanding the Formation of Nitrate from Nitrogen at the Interface of Gas-Water Microbubbles

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06989G, Edge Article
Open Access
Sandeep Bose, Yu Xia, Richard N. Zare
Understanding the Formation of Nitrate from Nitrogen at the Interface of Gas-Water MicrobubblesWater microbubbles containing Fe2+ ion has been found to efficiently transform nitrogen (N2) to nitrate (NO3-) by initiating...
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An interactive dual energy storage mechanism boosts high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05710D, Edge Article
Open Access
Shengen Gong, Meihua Zhu, Yan Zhou, Runan Li, Jianhua Zhang, Xiaoteng Jia, Danming Chao, Caiyun Wang
A conductive polymer cathode with high redox potential is realized by pre-doping Mn2+ into PANI, which demonstrates an interactive dual energy storage mechanism of reversible doping of multiple cations and dissolution–deposition of Mn2+.
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Pathway control in metallosupramolecular polymerization of a monoalkynylplatinum(II) terpyridine complex through competitive complex formation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06083K, Edge Article
Open Access
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Minhye Kim, Heekyoung Choi, Minjoo Kim, Seonghan Kim, Seohyeon Yun, Eunji Lee, Jaeheung Cho, Sung Ho Jung, Jong Hwa Jung
The modification of metalloligands based on bis-type amideterpyridine platinum(II) complexes not only induces the formation of helical supramolecular polymers but also introduces a kinetic trapping strategy in competitive conditions.
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Sequence-dependent Conformational Transitions of Disordered Proteins During Condensation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05004E, Edge Article
Open Access
Jiahui Wang, Dinesh Devarajan, Keerthivasan Muthukumar, Youngchan Kim, Arash Nikoubashman, Jeetain Mittal
Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) can form biomolecular condensates through phase separation. It is recognized that the conformation of IDPs in the dense and dilute phases, as well as at the...
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Past performance not a guarantee for future returns

Sectoral funds usually are cyclical, which means their performance can swing significantly




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Markets correlate with economic performance, not political dispensation: Ashish Somaiyaa, CEO, WhiteOak Capital AMC

Ashish Somaiyaa, CEO, WhiteOak Capital AMC, on the impact of elections on the market and more




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How NRIs can make the most of mutual fund platforms

From WhatsApp support to chatbot help, many options are available for those residing abroad




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Understand Information Ratio

The volatility (fluctuation) of alpha is considered as a risk measure; if you divide a fund’s alpha by the volatility of its alpha, you get IR; the ratio could help individuals with their investment choices




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SBI Contra fund: Why this long-term outperformer is a worthy investment

A multi-cap and contrarian approach helps the fund figure among the best across equity categories




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ICICI Prudential Flexicap Fund: A steady outperformer for the long term

ICICI Prudential Flexicap’s performance over the past three years places it in the top-quartile of its category




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Mutual Funds: Does past performance indicate how they’ll perform in the future?

An analysis on if and how historical outperformance of mutual funds foretell their future returns




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Recent tweaks by SEBI in norms pertaining to nominations

A brief explainer on the amendments pertaining to investors recently brought in




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India warns 'least common denominator' model of UNSC reforms could derail major change




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India warns 'least common denominator' model of UNSC reforms could derail major change




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Placental microphysiological systems: new advances on promising platforms that mimic the microenvironment of the human placenta

Lab Chip, 2025, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00500G, Critical Review
Inês M. Gonçalves, Muhammad Afzal, Nithil Kennedy, Ana Moita, Rui Lima, Serge Ostrovidov, Takeshi Hori, Yuji Nashimoto, Hirokazu Kaji
This review presents new advancements in placental MPS models for toxicological screening, preeclampsia assessment, and embryo uterine implantation and an overview of bioprinting technology and current advances in endometrial MPSs.
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Reversible bonding in thermoplastic elastomer microfluidic platforms for harvestable 3D microvessel networks

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,4948-4961
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00530A, Paper
Open Access
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Byeong-Ui Moon, Kebin Li, Lidija Malic, Keith Morton, Han Shao, Lauren Banh, Sowmya Viswanathan, Edmond W. K. Young, Teodor Veres
An openable, reversibly bonded microfluidic cell culture platform fabricated in thermoplastic elastomer and polystyrene for the generation, recovery, and extraction of engineered-microvessel networks.
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Artificial intelligence performance in testing microfluidics for point-of-care

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,4998-5008
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00671B, Paper
Open Access
Mert Tunca Doganay, Purbali Chakraborty, Sri Moukthika Bommakanti, Soujanya Jammalamadaka, Dheerendranath Battalapalli, Anant Madabhushi, Mohamed S. Draz
AI is revolutionizing medicine by enhancing diagnostics and patient care. Our study showed ML and DL AI models excel in microchip testing, underscoring AI's potential to improve precision medicine and POC diagnostics.
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A microfluidic hanging droplet as a programmable platform for mammalian egg vitrification

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00428K, Paper
Open Access
Haidong Feng, Georgios Katsikis, India D. Napier, Gong Du, Josh Lim, Joseph O. Doyle, Scott R. Manalis, Linda G. Griffith
Programmable microfluidic hanging drop system for motorized, contactless cryoprotectant loading and egg vitrification.
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3D-printed microfluidic–microwave device for droplet network formation and characterisation

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5101-5112
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00387J, Paper
Open Access
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Kai Silver, Jin Li, Adrian Porch, William David Jamieson, Oliver Castell, Pantelitsa Dimitriou, Colin Kallnik, David Barrow
A 3D-printed microwave–microfluidic device using a liquid metal resonator for droplet network formation and characterisation.
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Microstring-engineered tension tissues: a novel platform for replicating tissue mechanics and advancing mechanobiology

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00753K, Paper
Zixing Zhou, Tingting Li, Wei Cai, Xiaobin Zhu, Zuoqi Zhang, Guoyou Huang
A simple, cost-effective approach for fabricating soft microstring chips that enables precise engineering of tension tissues (METTs), advancing research in mechanobiology and biomedical applications.
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Multiple factors remain a hurdle in setting up centralised sewer networks, Kerala govt. informs NGT

Faecal sludge treatment plants proposed in a radius of 15 km on cluster basis in urban and rural local bodies




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HC declines former Chief Secretary’s plea seeking exemption from personal appearance

Court exempts Palakkad Collector from personal appearance on condition that she will appear through virtual mode




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1,000 consumer clubs to be formed on campuses, says Kerala Minister