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Small animals with unique chemistry – the natural product chemistry of Collembola

Nat. Prod. Rep., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NP00049H, Highlight
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Anton Möllerke, Stefan Schulz
The secondary metabolites of springtails (Collembola) include defensive compounds, cuticular lipids, and semiochemicals, many of which are not known from other natural sources. The springtail chemistry differs largely from that of insects.
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Structural isomerism-tuned magnetisation relaxation dynamics in lanthanide coordination complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2116-2127
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00161C, Research Article
Steen H. Hansen, Christian D. Buch, Stergios Piligkos
Control of the composition of molecular magnetic materials by chemical modification leads to tuning of their magnetization dynamics. We show that two structural isomers display such differences with respect to each other and to their parent complex.
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Effects of weak intramolecular interactions and distortions from trigonal prismatic coordination on the magnetic properties of zero-field Co(II) single-ion magnets

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02507A, Research Article
Ben Zhang, Yang Zhou, Hao-Yi Huang, Xiao-Le Zhang, Yi Xiang, Yanbo Shi, Chennan Zhang, Aihua Yuan, Xingwei Cai, Lei Chen, Yi-Quan Zhang, Zhao-Bo Hu
The change of counter anions significantly affects the environment around Co(II) ions, leading to two zero-field single-ion magnets possessing different uniaxial anisotropies and dynamic magnetic properties.
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NH3 plasma-etching-derived porous N-doped carbon nanotubes with FeP nanoparticles and intrinsic carbon defects for boosting oxygen reduction in rechargeable Zn–air batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00182F, Research Article
Bing Chen, Minjie Zhou, Na Zhang, Xianglin Deng, HaiHua Yang
The formation of intrinsic carbon defects and phase engineered FeP nanoparticles regulated by NH3 plasma etching significantly enhanced the oxygen reduction reaction performance of N-doped carbon nanotubes.
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The smallest endohedral borafullerene: structural isomerization, electronic properties, aromaticity and reactivity of U@C27B

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00186A, Research Article
Xinde Li, Lei Lou, Peng Jin
U@C27B has three interconvertible isomers with the highest metal oxidation state and strong covalency, obeying the 32-electron principle and Hirsch's aromaticity rule.
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Hysteretic magnetism–dielectricity switching in 2D Hofmann type spin-crossover compounds

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02660D, Research Article
Nian-Tao Yao, Meng-Jia Shang, Han-Han Lu, Qiang Liu, Wen Wen, Shi-Hui Zhang, Liang Zhao, Hiroki Oshio, Yin-Shan Meng, Tao Liu
Two 2D Hofmann type compounds {Fe(3,4-bpt)2[M(CN)4]} were synthesized. They showed reversible switching in magnetism, dielectricity, and thermochromism actuated by the spin transition of Fe(II).
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Understanding the synthesis mechanism, chemical structures and optical properties of aromatic carbon nitride

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2346-2354
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00355A, Research Article
Yunhu Wang, Fangxu Dai, Yafei Tao, Kai Zhang, Bingjie Li, Mingming Zhang, Kang Liu, Jixiang Xu, Lei Wang, Jun Xing
The chemical structures and optical properties of aromatic carbon nitride and intermediates have been systematically studied; hereby the detailed synthesis mechanism of aromatic carbon nitride is explicitly proposed.
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Deciphering the active species and reaction mechanism in water oxidation catalyzed by a copper complex with redox-active ligands

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2365-2372
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00163J, Research Article
Qing Fan, Cong Yang, Mengdi Li, Chen Wang, Guixia Wang, Xiangfei Kong, Qiping Zhu
This theoretical study unveils active species and the reaction mechanism in electrochemical water oxidation catalyzed by a copper complex with redox-active ligands.
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Three in one: a cadmium bismuth vanadate NLO crystal exhibiting a large second-harmonic generation response and enhanced birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2384-2391
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00261J, Research Article
Shuya Liu, Conggang Li, Jinmiao Jiao, Yuheng She, Tinghui Zhang, Dianxing Ju, Ning Ye, Zhanggui Hu, Yicheng Wu
A novel vanadate NLO crystal Cd2BiVO6 was synthesized through spontaneous crystallization, exhibiting a large SHG response, an enhanced birefringence and a wide transmittance range.
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Competition mechanism of self-trapped excitons and Te4+ ions emission in the Te4+ doped vacancy-ordered double perovskite Rb2HfCl6 and its excellent properties

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2457-2470
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00109E, Research Article
Ruxin Liu, Kaishun Zou, Guanglu Zhang, Min Feng, Mingxuan Li, Juncheng Liu
The luminescence mechanism of Te4+-doped VODPs is reported. Te4+-doped Hf-based VODPs exhibit luminescence characteristics that are more in line with those of Te4+ ions, while Te4+-doped Sn- and Zr-based VODPs have STEs emission characteristics.
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Disruption of lipid metabolism to induce ferroptosis using multifunctional fibrate-Pt(IV) prodrugs for cancer treatment

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00386A, Research Article
Peng Sun, Jia-Qian Wang, Qiang Xie, Xuan-Lin Ren, Xin Qiao, Jing-Yuan Xu
Two multifunctional fibrate-Pt(IV) prodrugs, 1 and 3, bearing lipid-modulating agents, exhibited impressive anticancer activity by triggering ferroptosis and apoptosis.
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Insights into the modulation mechanisms of multiple active sites in a conjugated small molecule towards organic cathode capacity from first-principles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00547C, Research Article
Zhaopeng Sun, Hao Tian, Meng Zhang, Yi Zhang, Zhiping Li, Weiwei Huang
The modulation mechanisms of Na+ within the redox-active sites of the two-dimensional conjugated organic small-molecule 3BQ, and their impact on the initial capacity of a 3BQ cathode for Na-ion batteries, were investigated using first-principles calculations.
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Anisotropic ZSM-5 nanorod assemblies: facile synthesis, epitaxial growth, and strikingly enhanced stability in benzene alkylation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00287C, Research Article
Peng Zhu, Yiren Yu, Guoshu Gao, Yumeng Zhao, Yuting Jiao, Haiou Liu, Guodong Liu, Xiongfu Zhang, Guohui Yang
A novel bundle-like ZSM-5 nanorod assembly was facilely synthesized by adopting a CTAB-aided seed-induced strategy for highly efficient alkylation of benzene with ethanol.
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Optimism in global commodities market over Chinese measures may be short-lived, say analysts

Subdued demand, struggling property sector may exert downward pressure on metals




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Row over ISMA’s suggestion to regulate khandsari units

Opposing curbs, traditional sweeteners body BHAKTI says Centre should not be swayed by false narratives




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Breaking down ‘patent thickets’ without smothering innovation

With recent patent-linked rejections, governments push back on big pharma’s strategy




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Pranayam, veggie smoothies and adventure sports

Dr Sanjay Katkar on staying active, healthy eating and meditation for a balanced lifestyle




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WISMA warns of losses to sugar mills if crushing season is delayed further

“We had requested the government to allow mills to begin crushing as early as November 5. However, the ministerial committee has decided to start the season on November 15”: WISMA President




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ISMA pegs India’s 2024-25 sugar production at 33.3 million tonnes

India’s sugar availability looks comfortable on previous year stock amid likely fall in production




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‘Lifting of MEP on non-Basmati rice helps India compete globally’

The Food Ministry has announced another tender for 50,000 tonnes set to open on November 18




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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Air India sets up war room for a smooth merger with Vistara

Vistara chief commercial officer Deepak Rajawat named AI Express CFO in a management rejig, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan will continue to hold the role of chief integration officer




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Kerala set to start its seaplane service from Kochi, looks forward to boost in tourism

Kerala Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas will flag off the trial run on Monday




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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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Airtel rolls out Covid support initiative for medium, small size companies

Businesses will be able to set up a cloud communication platform with a Covid SOS feature




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Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India




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A facile self-saturation process enabling the stable cycling of a small molecule menaquinone cathode in aqueous zinc batteries

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17971-17978
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04685D, Edge Article
Open Access
Shuo Li, Guoli Zhang, Qianrui Li, Tianshun He, Xiaoqi Sun
A facile self-saturation strategy, realized by the introduction of a hydrophobic methyl group on naphthoquinone, is demonstrated to suppress the dissolution of small molecule cathode materials and achieve stable cycling in aqueous zinc cells.
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From small changes to big gains: pyridinium-based tetralactam macrocycle for enhanced sugar recognition in water

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06190J, Edge Article
Open Access
Canjia Zhai, Ethan Cross Zulueta, Alexander Mariscal, Chengkai Xu, Yunpeng Cui, Xudong Wang, Huang Wu, Carson Doan, Lukasz Wojtas, Haixin Zhang, Jianfeng Cai, Libin Ye, Kun Wang, Wenqi Liu
Incorporating pyridinium into an anthracene-based macrocycle significantly enhances its sugar binding affinity by increasing hydrogen bonding and expanding the contact surface area.
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Structural constraint at a P–P bond: phosphinophosphination of alkenes, alkynes, and carbonyls by a concerted mechanism

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06581F, Edge Article
Open Access
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Lijun You, Daniel Roth, Lutz Greb
A structural constraint approach at a P–P bond is presented that enables the phosphinophosphination of alkynes, alkenes, and carbonyls with high regio- and diastereoselectivity. The apolar nature of the P–P bond facilitates a concerted mechanism.
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Resonance Plasmonic Coupling: Selective Enhancement of Band Edge Emission over Trap State Emission of CdSe Quantum Dots

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04960H, Edge Article
Open Access
Livin Paul, Elizabeth Mariam Thomas, Akshaya Chemmangat, Stephen Gray, K. George Thomas
The photoluminescence properties of quantum dots (QDs) are often enhanced by eliminating surface trap states through chemical methods. Alternatively, a physical approach is presented here for improving photoluminescence purity in...
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Differentiating carrier protein interactions in biosynthetic pathways using dapoxyl solvatochromism

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05499G, Edge Article
Open Access
Matthew G. Miyada, Yuran Choi, Kyle Rich, James J. La Clair, Michael D. Burkart
A highly sensitive solvatochromic system was developed to monitor the loading and interactivity of carrier proteins associated with fatty acid, polyketide and non-ribosomal peptide biosynthesis.
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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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Mechanism of action and evaluation of ratiometric probes for uric acid using lanthanide complexes with tetraazatriphenylene sensitisers

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05743K, Edge Article
Open Access
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Xinyi Wen, Huishan Li, Zhijie Ju, Renren Deng, David Parker
Six Eu(III) and Tb(III) complexes are evaluated for the rapid ratiometric analysis of urate in diluted serum, together with mechanistic studies probing the intermediate exciplex and the excited state dynamics by transient absorption spectroscopy.
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Feminism in four tales

Known for her humour columns, actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna springs a surprise with a collection of short stories about female emancipation




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Should you invest in the Mirae Asset’s new mid and small cap factor ETF

Mirae Asset Nifty MidSmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100 ETF offers a blend of passive and smart-beta investing




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Quant MF under SEBI scrutiny: Deep dive into their mid- & small-cap schemes

A look at the stock positions of Quant Mutual Fund’s Mid- and Small-cap schemes, stress-test results (as of May 2024) and adjusted Net Asset Value (NAV)




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This new passive fund tracks the tourism theme: Should you invest?

Kotak Nifty India Tourism Index fund will invest in airlines, airport operators, hotels, restaurants and travel portals




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Amid volatile markets, this dividend yield fund is a smart investment

With geopolitical tensions, US elections and crude prices weighing on sentiments, it may be a good time to take the safer option of dividend yield investing




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Dynamic sampling from ex vivo adipose tissue using droplet-based microfluidics supports separate mechanisms for glycerol and fatty acid secretion

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5020-5031
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00664J, Paper
Md Moniruzzaman, Andresa B. Bezerra, Md Mohibullah, Robert L. Judd, James G. Granneman, Christopher J. Easley
Droplet-based microfluidic sampling of adipose tissue reveals unique information on lipolytic dynamics.
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Correction: Deciphering hepatoma cell resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors: insights from a Liver-on-a-Chip model unveiling tumor endothelial cell mechanisms

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90093F, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Madhu Shree Poddar, Yu-De Chu, Chau-Ting Yeh, Cheng-Hsien Liu
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Integrated device for plasma separation and nucleic acid extraction from whole blood toward point-of-care detection of bloodborne pathogens

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,5124-5136
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00571F, Paper
Open Access
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Abigail G. Ayers, Christia M. Victoriano, Samuel K. Sia
This work presents PRECISE, a device that integrates plasma separation and nucleic acid extraction, enabling streamlined sample preparation of whole blood for point-of-care diagnostics without external equipment or electricity.
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Two youngsters from Kochi determined to smash their disabilities on the badminton court

Atul Krishna and Jyothish Kumar defy physical limitations to excel in badminton, inspiring with their determination and talent.




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Seeking The Stars, Pink Jasmine, Still I Rise and Multiflora catch the eye




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Field Of Dreams, Irish Gold and Champagne Smile catch the eye




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Interest subsidy scheme for exporters extended for 2 months for MSMEs

Claims of non-MSME exporters not to be entertained beyond June 30, 2024, says DGFT




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Modi pivots to welfarism, free private sector growth

PM’s replies to the debate in Parliament with aggressive rebuttal of the Opposition’s barbs and a vision for the economy




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A dozen industrial smart cities worth ₹28,602 cr get CCEA approval

Projects to be completed by 2027, attract investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore, general 10 lakh direct jobs, says Piyush Goyal




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Shah Rukh Khan feels breathless after quitting smoking: Know withdrawal symptoms, how to manage them

Quitting smoking is a major accomplishment, but it can come with withdrawal symptoms that vary in intensity and duration based on the individual and how long they smoked.




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Data | The risk of small States’ heavy reliance on the Union government

Small States must prioritise raising their own revenue to reduce their vulnerabilities in the future




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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The idea of simultaneous elections is untenable if its impact on existing Assemblies and the three-tier system is considered.