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Nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles to build a high-rate and long-lifespan aqueous Zn2+/Cl− dual-ion battery

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00499J, Research Article
Wenbo Guo, Tianyuan Zhang, Guangchang Shu, Leiyu Fan, Zhouxiang Wu, Lei Yan, Liyuan Zhang, Haoxiang Yu, Ting-Feng Yi, Jie Shu
A high-performance aqueous Zn2+/Cl dual-ion battery is built by using nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles as the cathode, metallic Zn as the anode and ZnCl2 as the electrolyte.
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Structural and electrochemical properties of Tan+1Cn MXene anode materials for metal-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02335D, Research Article
Jiayi Guo, Danni Hu, Chenqi Bai, Lina Xu, Hongping Xiao, Qian Shi, Xinhua Li, Xi'an Chen, Yingjin Ma, Guoyong Fang
Density functional theory calculations show that Tan+1Cn and Tan+1CnO2 MXenes have excellent open circuit voltages and maximum storage capacities for use in alkali metal-ion batteries.
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Insights into the photoinduced anion translocation of the Donor-π-Acceptor+(ion)- molecules

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04738A, Edge Article
Open Access
Hao-Ting Qu, Iida Partanen, Kai-Hsin Chang, Yan-Ding Lin, Igor O Koshevoy, Andrey Belyaev, Pi-Tai Chou
By strategic design and synthesis of a new series of phosphonium salts (compounds 1–7[OTf]), where [OTf]- stands for the trifluoromethanesulfonate anion, we performed comprehensive spectroscopic and dynamic studies on the...
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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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Simultaneous generation of hydroxyl and hydrogen radicals from H+/OH− pairs caused by water–solid contact electrification

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06227B, Edge Article
Open Access
Fengjie Chen, Jingde Wu, Dou Wang, Yu Xia, Qingyuan Song, Ying Liang, Pu Wang, Bolei Chen, Yong Liang, Yongguang Yin, Yawei Wang, Maoyong Song, Guibin Jiang
Water–solid contact electrification is a common physical phenomenon involving interfacial electron and ion transfer, recently discovered to trigger unique redox reactions.
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Govt brings all citizens aged 70+ under Ayushman Bharat’s ₹5 lakh health scheme

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore




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A portable fluorescence detection device based on a smartphone employing carbon nanodots for Mn2+ sensing

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2101-2110
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00027G, Paper
Pijika Mool-am-kha, Samuch Phetduang, Kessarin Ngamdee, Chayada Surawanitkun, Xiang-Kui Ren, Wittaya Ngeontae
A low-cost, portable, and low-energy consumption fluorescence reader-based smartphone device employing carbon nanodots for detection of Mn2+.
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A novel isophorone-based fluorescent probe for recognizing Al3+ and its bioimaging in plants

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2120-2126
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00023D, Paper
Yanna Zhao, Yuqi Wang, Yingying Zhang, Xiaowei Bai, Wentong Hou, Yuqing Huang
Aluminium ions (Al3+) are widely present in industries and daily life and are closely related to human health and environmental protection.
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Electrochemical aptasensor based on silver-thiolated graphene for high-sensitive detection of Pb2+

Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00322E, Paper
Jie Zhou, Changchun Hu, Shuo Li, Chuanxiang Zhang, Yuan Liu, Zhu Chen, Song Li, Hui Chen, Yan Deng
The presence of lead ions (Pb2+) not only leads to environmental contamination but also poses a significant risk to public health through their migration into food and drinking water. Therefore,...
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A novel ratiometric sensor for fluorimetric and visual dual-mode detection of Al3+ in environmental water based on the target-regulated formation of Eu MOFs

Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00324A, Paper
Tao-Li Chen, Xiang-Juan Kong, Xin-Xin Dong, Zhi-Jie Mao, Fang-Fang Kong, Qiang Xiao
The illustration of the ratiometric sensor for fluorimetric (A) and visual detection (B) of Al3+.
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Dual-functional porphyrinic zirconium-based metal–organic framework for the fluorescent sensing of histidine enantiomers and Hg2+

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2386-2399
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02241B, Paper
Shili Qin, Fanshu Meng, Fenglong Jin, Xidi Xu, Ming Zhao, Hongtao Chu, Lidi Gao, Shuren Liu
L-Cys/PCN-222 as a novel and dual-functional fluorescent sensor was developed. It not only showed a higher chiral fluorescent recognition of L-histidine but also performed as a visual sensor for Hg2+ in actual surface water.
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Fe3+-induced luminescence quenching in carbon dots – mechanism unveiled

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2349-2358
DOI: 10.1039/D3AY02202A, Paper
Varsha Raveendran P.T., Anjali C., Renuka Neeroli Kizhakayil
Luminescence quenching in carbon dots with an increase in Fe3+ concentration and the quantitative variation in luminescence intensity with added ferric ions.
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Anti-aggregation colorimetric sensing of cysteine using silver nanoparticles in the presence of Pb2+

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2378-2385
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00351A, Paper
Lihui Mao, Yi Zhang, Huan Zhang, Huili Liu, Yong-ping Gao
In this study, an unmodified AgNPs was synthesized to prepare AgNPs-Pb2+ as a probe for colorimetric sensing of cysteine. We developed a AgNPs colorimetric method for the determination of cysteine in urine, utilizing the anti-aggregation principle.
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548: Infinite Canvas, Luro + Figma, and Scraping or Crawling

What's going to happen to homework with AI? Thoughts on infinite canvas which leads into Luro and Sigma integration, and Chris gets nerdsniped and tries to scrap (or should he crawl?) websites for data.




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601: Brad Frost on A Global Design System + Frostapalooza

Brad Frost has got design systems on his mind—at a global scale. What is a global design system? Are two design systems ever the same? How would this slot inside atomic design? What has been the response from the web community to global design system as an idea? And what's Frostapalooza?




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605: Jim Nielsen on Subversive URLs, Blogging + AI, and Design Engineers

Jim Nielsen joins us to about URLs and linking as the new subversive way to maintain the web, paying for news in Canada, should content creators be worried about AI, the case for design engineers, RSS in HTML, and the state of state and UI.




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629: The Great Divide, Global Design + Web Components, and Job Titles

A bit of follow-up on vibe driven development and JavaScript not causing The Great Divide, writing testing automation, global design systems and web components, could PHP be used for web components, what if view transitions are going to be everywhere, and frontend engineer vs design systems engineer job titles and descriptions.




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Stereoselective access to furan-fused [5.5.0] bicyclic heterocycles enabled by gold-catalyzed asymmetric [8 + 4] cycloaddition

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01841A, Research Article
Xunhua Wang, Jianhua Wang, Xiaoxun Li
A gold-catalyzed asymmetric [8 + 4] cycloaddition was developed to afford highly functionalized furan/pyrrole-fused [5.5.0] polycyclic heterocycles with good diastereo- and enantioselectivity.
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Synthesis of oxa-bridged carbocycles via rhodium/Lewis acid catalyzed [3 + 3] and [4 + 3] cycloadditions of carbonyl ylides with donor–acceptor strained carbocycles

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01831A, Research Article
Jiale Li, Lingfei Wang, Pei-Nian Liu, Xingguang Li
A method for cooperative rhodium/Lewis acid-catalyzed cycloadditions of carbonyl ylides with donor–acceptor (D–A) strained carbocycles is described. It affords structurally diverse oxa-bridged carbocycles with high efficiency and stereoselectivity.
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Correction: Luminescence properties of Bi3+/Sm3+ co-doped K3Gd5(PO4)6 phosphors for self-referencing optical thermometry

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35447-35447
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90130D, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Jing Wang, Mingjun Song, Junpeng Xue, Shala Bi, Hyo Jin Seo
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Synthesis, structure, and superconductivity of La7+2xSr1−4xKxNaxCu4O16−δ

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35391-35399
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06045H, Paper
Open Access
Deyang Xu, Guohong Cai, Peiliang Huang, Xi Wu, Yan Wang, Jinling Geng, Jing Ju, Xiaoge Wang, Congling Yin, Guobao Li
T zero c for the equivalent doping La7+2xSr1−4xKxNaxCu4O16−δ system does not remain constant with an increase in x but first increases from 14.8 K for x = 0.00 to 33.9 K for x = 0.10 and then decreases to 18.5 K for x = 0.175.
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DFT investigation of the mechanism and role of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) in constructing asymmetric organosilanes using NHC-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35475-35489
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03676J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Batoul Alipour
The mechanism and origin of stereoselectivity for the synthesis of asymmetric organosilanes using NHC are theoretically investigated.
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BRICS+ group could surpass G7 in global trade by 2026: EY India

While the BRICS+ group’s share in global merchandise exports has increased to 23.3% in 2023 from 10.7% in 2000, the G7’s share has fallen by 16.2 percentage points




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Morphology-dependent Li+ ion dynamics in X-ray amorphous and crystalline Li3PS4 prepared by solvent-assisted synthesis

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02636E, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Jonas Spychala, Christoph Mandl, Katharina Hogrefe, H. Martin R. Wilkening, Bernhard Gadermaier
Ionic conductivity of Li3PS4 if synthesized by a solvent-assisted method strongly depends on overall and surface morphology. Amorphous Li3PS4 shows a rather high conductivity which is only slightly enhanced when going to the (nano-)crystalline form.
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A highly sensitive ratiometric optical thermometer based on Sr2MgWO6 double perovskite doped with Dy3+ exploiting thermally coupled and uncoupled levels

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02940B, Paper
Thi Hong Quan Vu, Bartosz Bondzior, Dagmara Stefanska, Shovan Dan, Przemysław Jacek Dereń
The increasing demand for highly sensitive optical thermometers operating within a wide temperature range necessitates the development of new phosphors. In this work, the potential of temperature sensing performance of...
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Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) active interwoven polycatenated coordination polymer for selective detection of Al3+ and Ag+ ions along with water detection in less polar solvents

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18003-18012
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02285H, Paper
Anupam Maiti, Rakesh Kumar, Bidyadhar Mahato, Debajyoti Ghoshal
An ESIPT active coordination polymer is successfully synthesized, exhibiting ESIPT induced blue shift for Al3+ ions and ESIPT-off for Ag+ ions. The material can also detect polar water, dimethylformamide and methanol in less polar organic solvents.
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Structure modification and luminescence regulation in new violet light excitable Sr(2−y)BayY4La4(SiO4)6O2:xEu2+ phosphors via cation substitution

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17989-18002
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02195A, Paper
Jie Zhang, Langping Dong, Feng Wang, Jingshan Hou, Yongzheng Fang
A series of violet light excitable Sr(2−y)BayY4La4(SiO4)6O2:xEu2+ phosphors with tunable luminescence for high-quality white LEDs was developed through cation regulation.
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Synthesis of organo-uranium(II) species in the gas-phase using reactions between [UH]+ and nitriles

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02508C, Paper
Justin G. Terhorst, Theodore A. Corcovilos, Samuel J. Lenze, Michael J. van Stipdonk
A series of gas-phase, σ-bonded [U–R]+ species (R = CH3, C2H3, C2H5, C3H7, or C5H6) can be generated by using preparative tandem mass spectrometry (PTMSn) via ion-molecule reactions between [UH]+ and neutral nitriles.
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Lead ion (Pb2+) electrochemical sensors based on novel Schiff base ligands

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2997-3006
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00485J, Paper
Open Access
Zahra Akbari, Khouloud Abid, Daniela Iannazzo, Morteza Montazerozohori, Enza Fazio, Fortunato Neri, Carmelo Corsaro, Giovanni Neri
The work reports the development of an AuNPs-L1/SPCE sensor based on a novel L1 Schiff base, with enhanced Pb2+ sensitivity and LOD of 0.298 μM. The sensor is suitable for Pb2+ detection in seawater with no sample treatment.
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Fe3+ and H2O2 assisted dopamine rapid polymerization on melamine foam to activate PMS for organic pollutant degradation

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2698-2708
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00596A, Paper
Haoxiang Yan, Jianzheng Zhen, Yuyuan Yao
A bulk sponge catalytic material was prepared by rapid polymerization of DA and utilized for PMS activation to degrade BPA. The coexistence of HCO3 enhanced 1O2 generation, accelerating BPA degradation.
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Removal of Cu2+ from AMD by goethite modified biochar combined with sodium alginate: characterization, performance and mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00664J, Paper
Hong Yang, Ruixue Zhang, Li An, Pan Wu, Yuran Fu, Jiajun Zou, Min Yu
An innovative method for resource utilization of agricultural waste crops.
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OPEC+ could cushion Iran oil shock but not a broader disruption

OPEC and the U.S. can help ease oil prices in case there is disruption in supply due to a full-blown conflict between Israel and Iran; while OPEC has enough spare capacity to compensate for the loss of Iranian supplies, much of that capacity is in the Gulf region and potentially vulnerable to attack




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Theoretical insights into Pt–Rh alloy nanoparticles: stability, elemental distribution, and catalytic mechanisms for NO + CO reactions

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6286-6297
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00755G, Paper
Yuzheng Li, Xianbao Duan, Zhang Liu, Caoran Li, Fangwen Ye, Zhihong Zhang, Liuqing Chen, Chun Du, Qingbo Wang, Bin Shan
Pt–Rh alloy nanoparticles featuring surfaces with both Pt and Rh atoms are poised to demonstrate bifunctional catalytic prowess in the NO + CO reaction.
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Mixed phase Ti3+-rich TiO2 thin films by oxide defect engineered crystallization

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03545C, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Lauri Palmolahti, Harri Ali-Löytty, Markku Hannula, Tuomas Tinus, Kalle Lehtola, Antti Tukiainen, Jarno Reuna, Mika Valden
Amorphous TiO2 has insufficient chemical stability that can be enhanced with annealing induced crystallization. However, the crystalline structure is already predetermined by the defect composition of the amorphous phase. In...
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Enhancing antioxidant properties of CeO2 nanoparticles with Nd3+ doping: structural, biological, and machine learning insights

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2108-2120
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02107F, Paper
Oscar Ceballos-Sanchez, Diego E. Navarro-López, Jorge L. Mejía-Méndez, Gildardo Sanchez-Ante, Vicente Rodríguez-González, Angélica Lizeth Sánchez-López, Araceli Sanchez-Martinez, Sergio M. Duron-Torres, Karla Juarez-Moreno, Naveen Tiwari, Edgar R. López-Mena
The antioxidant capabilities of nanoparticles are contingent upon various factors, including their shape, size, and chemical composition.
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realme 12 Pro+ review: A touch of luxury on an affordable flagship

The new smartphone shines bright in places, literally and figuratively




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Bringing in that flagship flair! Samsung Galaxy S24+ review

Does this flagship have what it takes to charm its way into our hearts?




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Pride Month | Fashion takes the centrestage for LGBTQIA+ community at Chennai’s Pride parade

DIY dresses, rainbow-themed make up, and metallic bomber jackets took over Egmore at the 16th edition of the Chennai’s Self-Respect Rainbow Pride March, taking the fashion game up a notch



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Column | Workplace friction and Disney+Hotstar’s ‘Hardly Working’

The newest comedy special to drop on OTT trains its scathing jokes on bosses and discontent at the office




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Shooting for the stars: Samsung Galaxy S23+ review

What do you really get in the kitted-up version of the S23 flagship smartphone? 




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OPPO Reno10 Pro+ review: A picture perfect prodigy? 

The latest photography-focused flagship promises to bring in both style and substance




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Infinix launches Inbook AirPro+ with 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Copilot button

The Infinix Inbook AirPro+ comes with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD




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Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen 1 launched in India

The U.K. based company aims new buyers with the increasing air pollution and the onset of winters in India




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Electrochemistry-enabled Rh-catalyzed regioselective [4 + 1] and [4 + 2] cycloaddition of benzoic acid with alkynyl esters/amides

Green Chem., 2024, 26,10996-11002
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC03753G, Paper
Wei-Jung Chiu, Chung-Ming Sun
The reaction of benzoic acids with alkynyl esters/amides in the presence of a Rh-catalyst and AcOH as an additive to give phthalides by [4 + 1] annulation. In contrast, the additive NaOAc exclusively affords isocoumarins through the [4 + 2] pathway.
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Amazing CHAT process with pckg till 30K + inc | YERWADA- 8237076805

Company: Sky Scrapper Consulting
Experience: 1 to 8
location: Pune
Ref: 24828471
Summary: Kick Start Your Career In Top International Bpos For Insurance/ TRAVEL/ B2B / Semi-voice / voice process / Chat .




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Senior Executive China Sourcing-Ludhiana (B.Tech with 4+ yr exp, Glass Fitting/Bicycle/Engg Products)

Company: P & I Management Consultants
Experience: 0 to 50
location: India, Ludhiana
Ref: 24593752
Summary: Job Description: Job Description The primary profile of the person is to work in Ludhiana office of the company and facilitate sourcing of light engineering products from China/other countries for exports to our....




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Encapsulation of Cu nanoparticles in nanovoids of plate-like silica sodalite through interlayer condensation of Cu2+ ion-exchanged layered silicate RUB-15

Dalton Trans., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0DT01083A, Paper
Masakazu Koike, Rika Sakai, Shimpei Enomoto, Takeshi Mino, Natsuhiko Sugimura, Takahiro Gotoh, Hiroaki Wada, Atsushi Shimojima, Kazuyuki Kuroda
Cu nanoparticles were encapsulated in the nanovoids of plate-like silica sodalite through the interlayer condensation of Cu2+ ion-exchanged layered silicate RUB-15.
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У Беларусі 22 973 (+921) выпадкі каранавіруса — афіцыйная статыстыка




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Wanderfly + People.com team up for the Summer Olympics!

Wanderfly is excited to work with People.com to help users discover great travel recommendations in and around London!

Check out the widget now and get ready to cheer your team on at the 2012 Summer Olympics!

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The Escherichia coli cellulose synthase subunit G (BcsG) is a Zn2+-dependent phosphoethanolamine transferase [Glycobiology and Extracellular Matrices]

Bacterial biofilms are cellular communities that produce an adherent matrix. Exopolysaccharides are key structural components of this matrix and are required for the assembly and architecture of biofilms produced by a wide variety of microorganisms. The human bacterial pathogens Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica produce a biofilm matrix composed primarily of the exopolysaccharide phosphoethanolamine (pEtN) cellulose. Once thought to be composed of only underivatized cellulose, the pEtN modification present in these matrices has been implicated in the overall architecture and integrity of the biofilm. However, an understanding of the mechanism underlying pEtN derivatization of the cellulose exopolysaccharide remains elusive. The bacterial cellulose synthase subunit G (BcsG) is a predicted inner membrane–localized metalloenzyme that has been proposed to catalyze the transfer of the pEtN group from membrane phospholipids to cellulose. Here we present evidence that the C-terminal domain of BcsG from E. coli (EcBcsGΔN) functions as a phosphoethanolamine transferase in vitro with substrate preference for cellulosic materials. Structural characterization of EcBcsGΔN revealed that it belongs to the alkaline phosphatase superfamily, contains a Zn2+ ion at its active center, and is structurally similar to characterized enzymes that confer colistin resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. Informed by our structural studies, we present a functional complementation experiment in E. coli AR3110, indicating that the activity of the BcsG C-terminal domain is essential for integrity of the pellicular biofilm. Furthermore, our results established a similar but distinct active-site architecture and catalytic mechanism shared between BcsG and the colistin resistance enzymes.