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Photothermal conversion enabled temperature modulation for the growth of complex polymorphic architectures of calcium carbonate

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00802B, Paper
Boning Shi, Lifu Zhang, Zeda Yang, Jiangnan Deng, Shun An, Benwei Fu, Chengyi Song, Peng Tao, Tao Deng, Wen Shang
As a highly efficient and eco-friendly heat generation approach, photothermal conversion process has been applied to many important areas such as desalination and medical treatments. We explored in this work...
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Prolonging exciton diffusion length via manipulating molecular stacking enables pseudo-planar heterojunction organic solar cells over 19% efficiency

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00594E, Paper
Wang Ke, Fuwen Zhao, Yufan Zhu, Yi He, Zesheng Liu, Xiao Han, Qi Ai, Xingxing Shen, Bao Li, Jianqi Zhang, Yuze Lin, Chun-Ru Wang, Dan He
The limited exciton diffusion length (LD) of organic semiconductors constraints exciton dissociation in pseudo-planar heterojunction (PPHJ) organic solar cells (OSCs), which is deemed as the bottleneck issue hampering the further...
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From scrap metal to highly efficient electrodes: harnessing the nanotextured surface of swarf for effective utilisation of Pt and Co for hydrogen production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00711E, Paper
Open Access
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Madasamy Thangamuthu, Emerson C. Kohlrausch, Ming Li, Alistair Speidel, Adam T. Clare, Richard Plummer, Paul Geary, James W. Murray, Andrei N. Khlobystov, Jesum Alves Fernandes
Atomically deposited Pt and Co on nano-grooves result in active and stable electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions.
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Scalable preparation of flexible heterogeneous graphene oxide structures for high performance wet power generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01819B, Paper
Yu Gao, Xiaoming Cai, Yuzhou Zhao, Wentian Huang, Jian Lv, Jie Wang, Zhenliang Hao, Huiming Liang, Honglin Tan, Jinming Cai
Moisture-driven energy generation (MEG) has attracted great attention in recent years, and the interaction of functionalized nanomaterials with water offers the possibility of MEG. However, current MEG devices require specific...
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Boosting the electrocatalytic activity of single atom iron catalysts through sulfur-doping engineering for liquid and flexible rechargeable Zn–air batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00524D, Paper
Tianfang Yang, Bingcheng Ge, XuPo Liu, Zunjie Zhang, Ye Chen, Yang Liu
A practical strategy is reported to design single-Fe atom decorated S/N-doped C (Fe SAs@S/N–C) catalysts with a high Fe loading of 5.45 wt%. The prepared catalysts exhibit excellent performances for liquid and all-solid-state Zn–air batteries.
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A full metal-free flexible ammonium-ion battery with biodegradable hydrogel electrolyte

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00249K, Paper
Abhishek Paudel, Ajalynn N. Crum, Ying Wang
In this work, a full flexible metal-free battery is developed using a QSS hydrogel electrolyte sandwiched between a PANI anode and PPy cathode enabling the battery to operate and maintain its performance while bent or twisted.
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In situ construction of a double perovskite heterostructure with exsolved FeNi3 alloy nanoparticles for CO2 electrolysis in solid oxide electrolysis cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07820E, Paper
Xiaoyu Wang, Haibo Hu, Caiyue Xie, Yifei Wang, Haowei Li, Xifeng Ding
FeNi3 nanoparticles anchored on the (PrBa)0.95Fe1.6Ni0.4O6−δ double perovskite enhance the electrochemical performance and durability in direct CO2 electrolysis.
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Data-driven discovery of carbonyl organic electrode molecules: machine learning and experiment

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00136B, Paper
Jiayi Du, Jun Guo, Qiqi Sun, Wei Liu, Tong Liu, Gang Huang, Xinbo Zhang
In this work, a universal strategy for the identification of high-performance OEMs for LIBs has been illustrated. The predicted molecule, naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetraone, exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in terms of capacity and lifetime.
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Cubic-to-hexagonal Structural Phase Transition in Metal Halide Compounds: A DFT Study

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA06604E, Paper
Iván Ornelas-Cruz, Ramiro M. dos Santos, José E. González, Matheus Paes Lima, Juarez L. F. Da Silva
Phase transitions into photo-inactive structural phases have impacted the use of metal halide perovskites as photovoltaic materials. However, the chemical composition has been found to mitigate this issue. This study...
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Highly Boosted Energy Storage Performance of Few-Layered MoS2 Utilized by Improved Electrode Fabrication: Experimental and Theoretical Studies

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01713G, Paper
Zeyad M. Abdulhamid, Abhishek C. Lokhande, Adewale Hammed Pasanaje, Daniel S Choi, Nirpendra Singh, Kyriaki Polychronopoulou, Dalaver H. Anjum
Few-layer two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has great potential in designing high-performance supercapacitors due to its high theoretical specific capacity, tunable bandgap, and fascinating 2D layered structure. However, the lack...
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Machine Learning Enabled Exploration of Multicomponent Metal Oxides for Catalyzing Oxygen Reduction in Alkaline Media

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01884B, Paper
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Xue Jia, Hao Li
Low-cost metal oxides have emerged as promising candidates used as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) due to their remarkable stability under oxidizing conditions, particularly in alkaline media. Recent studies...
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Highly selective and high-performance sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)-based hybrid membrane enabled by complexed UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride for vanadium flow battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00988F, Paper
Caiyuan Zhao, Haixia Wang, Lang Li, Liping Liu, Xinrui Cui, Haifeng Shi
A series of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) hybrid membranes (SPEEK/NF) with a constant 1 wt% complexed nanofillers (NF) comprising of UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride (s-g-C3N4) are prepared...
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Pi-extended hypervalent iodine macrocycles and their supramolecular assembly with Buckminsterfullerene

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04251D, Paper
Krishna Pandey, Samsul Arafin, Grayson Venus, Eli Jones, Yachu Du, Mina Dumre Pandey, Tahir Awais, Lichang Wang, Kyle N. Plunkett
Hypervalent iodine based macrocycles with enlarged aromatic cores can form extended supramolecular assemblies with Buckminsterfullerene.
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The Mushroom Color Atlas: An Interactive Web Site Lets You Explore the Incredible Spectrum of Colors Created from Fungi

Enter the Mushroom Color Atlas, and you can discover the “beautiful and subtle colors derived from dyeing with mushrooms.” Featuring 825 colors, each associated with different types of mushrooms, the interactive atlas lets you appreciate the broad spectrum of colors latent in the fungi kingdom. The shades, tints, and hues will surprise you. Julie Beeler, […]




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Entrepreneurs in Salem undergo training in business and financial excellence




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BJP’s win in recent polls is expression of people’s faith in govt. policies: Haryana Governor




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Hyderabad GPO extends operating hours for mail bookings




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AP CM Naidu halts uranium exploration in Kappatralla forest as locals protest

The YSR Congress Party Government led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has given stage - I approvals for conducting explorations in the region to assess the availability of uranium




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India's index of industrial production shows 3.1 per cent growth in September 2024




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LTIMindtree expands footprint in US with new innovation facility




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




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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges states to support exam reforms for zero-error entrance test




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Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases

Iran’s state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decades




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Fexinidazole optimization: enhancing anti-leishmanial profile, metabolic stability and hERG safety

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3837-3852
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00426D, Research Article
Abdrrahman Shemsu Surur, Chin Fung Chan, Frieda-Marie Bartz, Iris L. K. Wong, Van T. D. Nguyen, Lukas Schulig, Andreas Link, Tak Hang Chan, Larry M. C. Chow, Patrick J. Bednarski
Structure-guided optimization of fexinidazole led to analog (S)-51, a promising lead compound with superior activity, improved metabolic stability, and enhanced hERG safety
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Anticancer potential of copper(I) complexes based on isopropyl ester derivatives of bis(pyrazol-1-yl)acetate ligands

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00610K, Research Article
Open Access
Maura Pellei, Carlo Santini, Miriam Caviglia, Jo' Del Gobbo, Chiara Battocchio, Carlo Meneghini, Simone Amatori, Chiara Donati, Eleonora Zampieri, Valentina Gandin, Cristina Marzano
In this paper, the isopropyl ester derivatives LOiPr and L2OiPr of bis(pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid and bis(3,5-dimethyl-pyrazol-1-yl)acetic acid were used as chelators for the preparation of the new Cu(I) phosphane complexes 1-4....
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Supreme Court stays order for CBI probe into sexual assault of minor in Chennai

Calls for a list of five to seven direct recruit IPS officers, including three women, who hail from other States but are now serving in Tamil Nadu cadre




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IIT Madras to conduct two-day summit on extended reality

The aim is to develop academic partnership programmes to boost research in XR or extended reality




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Delhi High Court upholds ban on two-wheelers on Expressways

Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and other slow-moving vehicles, such as tractors, are prohibited as per the Gazette Notifications dated June 14, 2018, and January 15, 2021




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Sensex, Nifty hit a five-month low

Fifth straight losing session at the bourses; shares in the midcap, small cap segments plunged harder than large companies’ stocks in what some called ‘correction mode’




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Mangaluru Junction - CSMT Superfast Express to get LHB coaches in March 2025

Train No. 12133 Mumbai CSMT-Mangaluru Junction Superfast Express will get an LHB rake from March 1 while its pairing service, Train No. 12134 Mangaluru Junction-Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express, will get an LHB rake from March 2




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Jagan dares govt. to arrest him, says will continue to ‘expose failures’




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Missile Exhibition Centre inaugurated at DRDL




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Metro Rail services to be extended to Medchal and other parts of northern Hyderabad under Phase-III: Telangana CM




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KEA opposes fee reduction for recruitment examinations in Karnataka

Points out that the government does not provide any grant for conducting recruitment examinations




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Experimental Fortification Lab Centre opened at KLE




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Illegal export of iron ore from Belekeri port: Karnataka High Court suspends sentence and grants bail to MLA Satish Sail and five other convicts




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‘Freelance journalist’ held for extortion in Rein Bazaar




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KSRTC invites EoI to ready commercial complex at Ernakulam depot




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Exploring urban ecology through stories, verse and flavours




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Gokaldas Exports posts 19% growth in Q2 net profit




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80% of non-executive directors believe existing practices, structures are inadequate to oversee AI: Gartner




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Centre plans QCO for weaving machines from next year




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​Surprise spike: On the Consumer Price Index

October’s inflation pace surpasses expectations and dashes rate cut hopes for now




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Private college lecturer arrested for sexual assault on job aspirant in Coimbatore




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How the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolition drives | Explained

The top court has issued a slew of guidelines aimed at ensuring institutional accountability to curb retributive demolitions by state authorities




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UPPSC aspirants protest continues for third day over exam format 

The job aspirants protest multiple shifts and score normalisation in exams, demanding a fair and unified testing process




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CMC organises exhibition and poster competition on diabetes




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Temple sets example by introducing ‘mechanical elephant’ to honour tradition and preserve wildlife

Inspired by the Irinjadappilly Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur, the temple trustees collaborated with PETA to bring Sankaranarayan to Kannur




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India’s tea, sugar exports raise sustainability concerns at home | Explained

Exports help strengthen India’s economy by increasing revenue but the rapid surge in exports poses multiple challenges to the sustainability of production, processing, and distribution systems




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Defence Space Agency conducts maiden tabletop exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas’

One of the aims of the exercise was also to identify vulnerabilities in conduct of operations in the event of denial or disruptions of space-based services