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Aggregation between oligomeric Ir photosensitizers promote efficient and long-lifetime photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07365C, Paper
Yifan Huang, Shihan Liu, Bo Wang, Ying Wang, Yifan Zhang, Pengyang Deng
In this paper, the aggregation effect between oligomeric Ir photosensitizers on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution was first discovered and investigated. Four oligomeric Ir photosensitizers were synthesized by copolymerization of [Ir(ppy)2(dabpy)](PF6) (H1)...
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Rapid in situ growth of high-entropy oxide nanoparticles with reversible spinel structures for efficient Li storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA08101J, Paper
Open Access
Siyu Zhu, Wei Nong, Lim Jun Ji Nicholas, Xun Cao, Peilin Zhang, Yu Lu, Mingzhen Xiu, Kang Huang, Gang Wu, Shuo-Wang Yang, Junsheng Wu, Zheng Liu, Madhavi Srinivasan, Kedar Hippalgaonkar, Yizhong Huang
Using laser radiation, high-entropy nanoparticles were rapidly fabricated on conductive carbon. The high-entropy nanomaterials with reversible spinel structures exhibit better cycling and rate performances in LIBs.
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Oxygen vacancy-induced efficient hydrogen spillover in Ni17W3/WO3−x/MoO3−x for a superior pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00729H, Paper
Open Access
Yiqing Sun, Yiwei Bao, Di Yin, Xiuming Bu, Yuxuan Zhang, Kaihang Yue, Xiaoshuang Qi, Ziyan Cai, Yongqiang Li, Xiulan Hu, Johnny C. Ho, Xianying Wang
By regulating the oxygen vacancy in the WO3−x/MoO3−x support synergistically, the active phase transition can be accomplished at low voltage, resulting in fast intermediate hydrogen uptake/transfer/desorption kinetics on the prepared catalyst surface and interface.
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Atomically Dispersed Ru Sites on MOF-derived NC-ZnO for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acid Media

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00586D, Paper
Sagar Varangane, Ragunath Madhu, Saad Mehmood, Bhavya Jaksani, Vidha Bhasin, Moses Abraham Abraham Bokinala, Ammavasi Nagaraj, Chandra Shobha Vennapoosa, Venkata Subba Reddy Basireddy, Subrata Kundu, Ujjwal Pal
Developing acid-stable oxygen evolution/reduction reaction (OER/ORR) electrocatalysts is essential for high-performance water splitting. Still, the slow kinetics of the ORR and OER during the discharge and charge processes seriously impede...
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Revolutionary SAMs: transforming inverted perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00962B, Highlight
Hongshi Li, ShunChang Liu
Revolutionary self-assembled monolayers, represented by xPACz, have propelled the rapid improvement in the performance of inverted perovskite solar cells.
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Development of diverse aluminium concentration gradient profiles in Ni-rich layered cathodes for enhanced electrochemical and thermal performances

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00433G, Paper
Open Access
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Xinwei Jiao, Junwei Yap, Junbin Choi, Mengyuan Chen, Devendrasinh Darbar, Gongshin Qi, Xiaosong Huang, Jung-Hyun Kim
Nickel (Ni)-rich cathodes with elemental concentration gradients within particles have attracted great interest due to their considerably enhanced interfacial stability and electrochemical performance for advanced Li-ion batteries.
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Achieving giant energy density/efficiency in light-metal-element-rich relaxor ferroelectric ceramic by annihilating the volatile Schottky defects

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00867G, Paper
Kunjie Lou, Yizheng Bao, Jun Chai, Jiyue Wu, Yanshuang Hao, Shaozheng Zhang, Genshui Wang
With the rapid growth of energy storage capacitors in advanced power systems, the pursuit of lightweight is gradually important despite the urgent need for device miniaturization. To reduce the weight...
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Cationic Radical Metal–Organic Framework Enabling Low Water Evaporation Enthalpy and High Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for Solar-Driven Water Purification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01126K, Paper
Zi-Yu Wang, Rui Wang, Hannah M Johnson, Lei Cai, An-An Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Tianfu Liu
Solar vapor generation is a promising and sustainable strategy to purify seawater and contaminated water sources. Yet, efficient integration between solar capture and desalination remains a critical challenge. In this...
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Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution based on Z-scheme 2D OV-LaVO4/Mo-doped SV-ZnIn2S4 heterojunctions

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00754A, Paper
Wei Guan, Lin Zhang, Peng Wang, Ying Wang, Haoyu Wang, Xingchen Dong, Liyan Yu, Zhixing Gan, Lifeng Dong, Lina Sui
The purposeful design and construction of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor heterojunctions offers a promising avenue for achieving efficient photocatalytic activity. However, the challenge of enabling efficient charge migration at the interface...
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NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanoarrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces for highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00772G, Paper
Jing Liu, Da Liu, Xiaoxiao Yan, Peifang Guo, Hongbin Xu, Peng Chen, Renbing Wu
One-dimensional heterostructured NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanorod arrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces have been rationally synthesized, exhibiting an excellent OER electrocatalytic performance.
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In situ analysis of the oxygen evolution reaction on the CuO film in alkaline solution by surface interrogation scanning electrochemical microscopy: investigating active sites (CuIII) and kinetics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00628C, Paper
Seokjun Han, Jinoh Yoo, Won Tae Choi
Surface interrogation scanning electrochemical microscopy was employed to assess the electrocatalytic activity of CuO films for the oxygen evolution reaction in an alkaline solution.
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Insights into the Enhanced Cycling Stability of Cobalt-Free Single-Crystal Layered Oxide Cathodes at Elevated Voltage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA02135E, Paper
Tiancheng Liu, Ke Fan, Changsheng Chen, Mingxia Dong, Yanping Zhu, Gao Chen, Jiangtong Li, Zezhou Lin, Liuqing Li, Ye Zhu, Huangxu Li, Haitao Huang
Co-free single-crystal cathodes Li(NixMn1-x)O2 have been proposed as promising candidates due to remarkable thermal stability and low cost. Unfortunately, insufficient in-depth understanding on the failure mechanisms hinders the development of...
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Harvesting solar energy with a Ni-MOF-based evaporator for efficient solar thermal storage and steam generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00203B, Paper
You Xu, Zhengyun Wang, Xianbao Wang, Zhenzhen Guo, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, Jiang Gong, Hongfang Liu, Guangfang Li
A hybrid solar evaporator comprising a Ni-based metal–organic framework material and a phase change material composite was fabricated for high performance solar-thermal energy storage and continuous solar vapor generation.
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A New 3D Scan, Created from 25,000 High-Resolution Images, Reveals the Remarkably Well-Preserved Wreck of Shackleton’s Endurance

Photos on this page courtesy of the Falklands Maritime Heritage  Few who hear the story of the Endurance could avoid reflecting on the aptness of the ship’s name. A year after setting out on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1914, it got stuck in a mass of drifting ice off Antarctica. There it remained for ten months, […]




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Farmers want baby canal alongside Kalingarayan Canal to be developed

A proposal to set up an effluent treatment plant and to carry out concrete lining of the baby canal, submitted in 2021-22, is under government’s consideration, says a senior official in the Water Resources Department




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Revise OBC creamy layer limit, say MPs at House panel meeting

They say that many OBC candidates have been unable to join the Civil Services despite clearing the exam




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Mamata calls for unity of hills and plains; focuses on development in north Bengal

This is her first official visit to Darjeeling in two years; she did not go to the hills even during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns




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Use fog safety devices to ensure punctuality and safety of trains in winters: SCR GM




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Govt. charges BRS with hatching conspiracies to stall development projects for political gains

Dy CM says involvement of BRS leader in Lagacharla incident exposes the party’s intentions




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Integrated manufacturing cluster to be developed in Bihar's Gaya




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Centre to deliberate on plans to achieve 500 GW green energy target by 2030




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UP: Devotees celebrate 'Tulsi Vivah' at Balua Ghat in Prayagraj, marking sacred union of Lord Vishnu, Vrinda




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Defence Space Agency hosts first ever space exercise 'Antariksha Abhyas - 2024' in Delhi




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Indian Coast Guard evacuates critically ill fisherman off Diu coast




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Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil chairs 13th high-powered review meeting of Brahmaputra Board




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COP29: India, other developing countries demand fair climate finance commitments

India, LMDCs advocate for equitable climate finance at COP29, pushing for transparency, fairness, and flexibility in financial commitments




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New ATP-competitive inhibitors of E. coli GyrB obtained from the mapping of the hydrophobic floor at the binding site: synthesis and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3759-3777
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00498A, Research Article
Lucas Gutierrez, Peter Peršolja, Rodrigo Tosso, Nace Zidar, Danijel Kikelj, Ricardo D. Enriz
A diagram of the active site of E. coli gyrase B, highlighting the hydrophobic subsite, including key residues relevant to ligand binding.
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Furoxan–piplartine hybrids as effective NO donors and ROS inducers in PC3 cancer cells: design, synthesis, and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3778-3794
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00281D, Research Article
Carolyne Brustolin Braga, Julio Cesar Milan, Matheus Andrade Meirelles, Bruno Zavan, Guilherme Álvaro Ferreira-Silva, Ester Siqueira Caixeta, Marisa Ionta, Ronaldo A. Pilli
A novel hybrid integrating piplartine with a furoxan moiety exhibited a sub-micromolar IC50 and extraordinary selectivity for PC3 cells, which was associated with its capacity to release NO, generate ROS, induce DNA damage, and trigger apoptosis.
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Preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection using Fv-antibodies targeting the proprotein convertase (PPC) cleavage site

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3704-3710
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00552J, Research Article
Jaeyong Jung, Jeong Soo Sung, Soonil Kwon, Hyung Eun Bae, Min-Jung Kang, Joachim Jose, Misu Lee, Jae-Chul Pyun
Fv-antibodies targeting the PPC region of SARS-CoV-2 to prevent infection, screened from an Fv-antibody library (displayed on outer membrane of E. coli cell).
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Asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives as SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors: design, synthesis and biological evaluation

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3880-3888
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00414K, Research Article
Phuong Nguyen Hoai Huynh, Phatcharin Khamplong, Minh-Hoang Phan, Thanh-Phuc Nguyen, Phuong Ngoc Lan Vu, Quang-Vinh Tang, Phumin Chamsodsai, Supaphorn Seetaha, Truong Lam Tuong, Thien Y. Vu, Duc-Duy Vo, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Cam-Van T. Vo
Novel asymmetric imidazole-4,5-dicarboxamide derivatives were synthesized, evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 MPro inhibitory activity in vitro, and investigated for binding ability in silico.
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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of genetically engineered probiotic Zbiotics (ZB183) for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) management via modulation of the cGAS-STING pathway

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3817-3836
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00477A, Research Article
Maha Saad, Walaa Ibrahim, Amany Helmy Hasanin, Aya Magdy Elyamany, Marwa Matboli
ZBiotics administration in the NASH model downregulated the RNA panel (MAPK3, EDN1, TNF, miR-6888-5p, lncRNA RABGAP1L-DT-206), restored intestinal barrier integrity, reduced hepatic inflammation, and improved lipid profiles and liver enzymes.
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IIT-M students develop robot for O.P. Jindal university’s Constitution Museum

It is trained to respond to questions from visitors in Hindi and English, IIT-M professor says




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Delhi airport sees seven flight diversions owing to bad weather

The IMD reported that very dense fog began forming at around 5.30 a.m., resulting in a thick haze over various parts of Delhi




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Delhi’s air quality turns ‘severe’ for first time this season: CPCB

According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi’s air quality reaches ‘severe’ levels with AQI of 418




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Developed nations need to triple their contribution to make climate finance credible: Avinash Persaud

Currently, developed nations are expected to pay $100 billion a year but they haven’t stuck to agreed targets, and this system ends next year.




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Target is to to make 30,000 MT of sand available every day in East Godavari district, says Collector

P. Prasanthi warns boatmen associations of stringent action if they attempt to prevent vehicles transporting sand from the sand reaches




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SEIL Energy bags seven awards from QCFI




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Devotees offer special prayers at Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam




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Andhra Pradesh govt. reaffirms commitment to ‘irrigating every acre of farmland’ in State through river-interlinking projects




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Peddapalli goods train derailment: Several trains cancelled or diverted

Three railway lines were affected in the derailment. Some trains skipped stoppages.




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Affordable generics will stay relevant amid a premiumisation trend: Bhushan Akshikar

GSK will keep its existing portfolios while entering areas like oncology, said company officials at its centenary celebrations




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COP29: India, other developing countries demand fair climate finance commitments

India, LMDCs advocate for equitable climate finance at COP29, pushing for transparency, fairness, and flexibility in financial commitments




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Doctors believe continual upskilling is crucial for diabetes management: survey

The survey also found that doctors were interested in using AI tools for early detection and personalised treatment plans to manage diabetes




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Synthesis and evaluation of photoaffinity labeling reagents for identifying binding sites of sulfated neurosteroids on NMDA and GABAA receptors

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36352-36369
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07074G, Paper
Open Access
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Mingxing Qian, Yuanjian Xu, Hong-Jin Shu, Zi-Wei Chen, Lei Wang, Charles F. Zorumski, Alex S. Evers, Steven Mennerick, Douglas F. Covey
Photoaffinity labels (PALs) for sulfated steroid binding sites on GABAA and NMDA receptors. The PALs have varying profiles of positive and negative modulatory (PAM and NAM) actions.
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No dearth of funds for development works: CM




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Gambhir a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli: Ponting

Ponting said that his comments on Kohli were taken out of context




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Why US chess champ Levon Aronian is connecting with the Armenian community in Chennai

Chess champion Levon Aronian, who competed in Chennai Grand Masters recently, on future Indian chess superstars




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Final Call, Trevalius, Densetsu, Once You Go Black and Champions Way catch the eye




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667 UK-owned businesses in India generated over ₹5 lakh crores in revenue: report

According to the report, fifteen UK companies have achieved triple-digit turnover growth rates, with Vedanta leading as the largest UK company in India by revenue, generating over ₹1,50,100 crores in 2023




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Devotees, martial arts, chants fill Hyderabad streets for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary