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To combat rising air pollution levels, doctors advocate adopting lifestyle changes

Doctors in Delhi are advising residents to wear N95 masks, get vaccinated and opt for work-from-home if possible, if they can’t leave the city, as the national capital battles deteriorating air quality




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Bharat Small Reactors being readied, modification of 220 MW reactors under way, says Atomic Energy Commission’s Grover

Modification minimal, change incremental, says RB Grover




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School Education Department issues safety directives ahead of monsoon

School authorities told to stay alert and ensure that children do not go near the ponds or tanks in the area to play; electrical connections to be checked




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Zonal misclassification: Government waives ₹240 crore property tax penalty levied by BBMP

Penalty was levied for zonal misclassification while paying property tax online




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Why a cruise would be the best option for a memorable vacation?

Post the pandemic, it is smooth sailing for cruising as an increasing number of Indians pack their bags to enjoy vacations on luxury liners




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Holiday bookings up this summer vacation, with some impact from upcoming Lok Sabha elections

There is an increase of 30-40% in domestic travel, and 15% in international travel bookings




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Chasing a sunrise | When you are on vacation without a moment to relax

In an age of social media, bombarded by the glossy feed of travel bloggers, the fear of missing out is far more acute




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The charm of the 80s school vacation

Looking back at a childhood without gadgets and the endless triumph of imagination over possession




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Fancy an AI-powered vacation in Dubai?

From courteous robots to generative AI art; Dubai’s determinedly futuristic landscape makes for a transformative holiday destination 




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Union Budget slashes Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project allocation by ₹100 crore

The Union Budget allocates ₹350 crore for the BSRP, down from last year’s allocation of ₹450 crore




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Stray cattle fitted with reflective collars to curb accidents




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Download 1,600+ Publications from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Books, Guides, Magazines & More

Many of us in these past few generations first heard of the Metropolitan Museum of Art while reading E. L. Konigsburg’s novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. More than a few of us also fantasized about running away to live in that vast cultural institution like the book’s young protagonists Claudia and […]




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How Upside-Down Models Revolutionized Architecture, Making Possible St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sagrada Família & More

For 142 years now, Sagrada Família has been growing toward the sky. Or at least that’s what it seems to be doing, as its ongoing construction realizes ever more fully a host of forms that look and feel not quite of this earth. It makes a kind of sense to learn that, in designing the […]




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Synergistic in situ growth of a MOF on the surface of Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets with different tannic acid (TA) ratios for the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17620-17634
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02771J, Paper
Huanggen Yang, Pei Zhang, Qi Zheng, Asif Hayat, Hisham S. M. Abd-Rabboh, Saleem Raza, Duofu Li, Yan Sui
The integration of a two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide (MXene) with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) presents a promising avenue for addressing the limitations of MXene materials in various applications.
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Visible light mediated efficient photoswitching of dimethyldihydropyrenes in thin films for all-photonic logic gate applications and dynamic encryption/decryption capabilities

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17511-17518
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03321C, Paper
Sariful Molla, Subhajit Bandyopadhyay
Dimethyldihydropyrene (DHP) photoswitches exhibit visible light-induced ring-opening photoisomerization, reversed by UV/visible light or heat in thin films.
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Near fully depleted Pt/Sb2Se3/ZnO hybrid junctions for high-performance polarized detection and encrypted communication

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17490-17499
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03472D, Paper
Zhipeng Sun, Fazhen Zhang, Mengdan Chen, Tao He, Yun Wei, Caixia Kan, Mingming Jiang, Peng Wan
Based on near fully depleted hybrid junctions, a Pt/Sb2Se3/ZnO polarized photodetector shows an overall photodetecting performance, which can be further applied in near-infrared polarization encrypted communication.
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Design of lithium disilicate glass-ceramic based highly thermally stable LuAG:Ce PiG green converter for dynamic laser illumination

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17533-17543
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03186E, Paper
Yusai Xu, Qianxiong Wen, Xidong Wang, Cong Zhao, Enrou Mei, Meilin Fu, Tengfei Tian, Xiaojuan Liang, Wenxia Gao, Weidong Xiang
In this study, a novel lithium disilicate glass-ceramic was developed as a glass matrix for a highly thermally stable LuAG:Ce PiG green converter, enabling efficient dynamic laser illumination.
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In situ preparation of highly luminescent Sb3+/Mn2+ co-doped Cs2KInCl6 lead-free double perovskites in a PVDF matrix and application to white light emitting diodes and anti-counterfeiting

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17458-17468
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03527E, Paper
Yongrun Dong, Wen Li, Tao Huang, Shuaigang Ge, Linghang Kong, Chuang Ning, Zequan Li, Wei Gao, Bingsuo Zou
A strategy for in situ preparation of lead-free double perovskite-based polymer composite film with large area and high efficiency white light emission and its applications.
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Fabrication of effect pigments with full visible photonic crystal colors via the shear-induced assembly of multinary colloidal nanoparticles

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17695-17703
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02761B, Paper
Qilin Guo, Huateng Li, Xiuli Wang, Changchun Wang
An efficient shear-induced co-assembly strategy is provided for creating full-spectrum tunable structural color materials and complex photonic nanostructures by handily manipulating varied relative ratios of multinary colloidal nanoparticles.
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Modulation of photophysical properties in o-carborane derivatives and their application in white organic light-emitting diode devices

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17554-17562
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03085K, Paper
Jina Lee, Yeonju Jeong, Sunhee Lee, Yi Sak Lee, Bubae Park, Taekyung Kim, Won-Sik Han
Two derivatives of o-carborane, CAPCb and CAMCb, were synthesized and utilized in the fabrication of white OLED devices that exhibit cool white emission and specific CIE coordinates.
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In situ construction of surface oxygen vacancies on N/TiO2 for promoting visible light photocatalytic H2 evolution

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17500-17510
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03098B, Paper
Yuandong Shen, Nan Yang, Ke Wang, Bin Xiao, Yijun He, Zhishi Qiu, Tong Zhou, Weijie Zhan, Rui Hu, Genlin Zhang, Jin Zhang, Zhongqi Zhu, Feng Liu, Hao Cui, Qingju Liu
A simple method of mixed sintering of thiourea and NH2-MIL-125(Ti) is adopted to obtain N-doped TiO2 with abundant surface OV, which significantly improves the photocatalytic performance of TiO2 under visible light.
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Synergistic modulation of BiOI by atomic-level vacancies and dominant facets for efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17676-17686
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02536A, Paper
Qicheng He, Zhihao Zhang, Quanxi Zhang, Zhifeng Zhang
BiOI-2 exhibits excellent photocatalytic degradation performance through the synergistic regulation of defects and facets.
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Application of a NADH-modified ZnO electron transport layer in high performance organic solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17429-17438
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03144J, Paper
Hongye Li, Song Yang, Huangzhong Yu
A novel ZnO:NADH composite electron transport layer is constructed, and the efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs) with PM6:L8-BO as the active layer has improved from 17.43% to 18.21%.
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride by hollow nanofiber Ag@ZnGa2O4/ZnO with synergistic effects of LSPR and S-scheme interface engineering

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17448-17457
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02853H, Paper
Zhiyuan Chen, Wenhui Chen, Peipei Han, Jizhou Yang, Zhi Wan, Peng Hu, Feng Teng, Haibo Fan
Compared with traditional photocatalytic materials, hollow nanofibers can show greatly improved photocatalytic efficiency due to their large specific surface area and more surface-active sites.
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Recent advances in plasma etching for micro and nano fabrication of silicon-based materials: a review

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC00612G, Review Article
Chaojiang Li, Yuxin Yang, Rui Qu, Xun Cao, Guodong Liu, Xin Jin, Yuxuan Liu, Shenggui Liu, Wang Jiang, Xianchao Zhang
This review provides the mechanism, simulation, chemistries and processes employed in the plasma etching of silicon-based materials. Current applications and research prospects in plasma etching for micro and nanofabrication are discussed.
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Silver-incorporated NiCo metal–organic frameworks with controlled morphology for enhanced cycling in flexible supercapacitor applications

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02970D, Paper
Chu Chu, Wenjing Zhang, Xuehua Yan, Yingnan Yan, Jianmei Pan, Zohreh Shahnavaz, Jamile Mohammadi Moradian
The specific capacitance of NCA15-MOF/NF was 1317 F g−1, which was significantly higher compared to the NCA0-MOF/NF. After 15 000 charge–discharge cycles, the NCA15-MOF/NF retained 89% of its initial specific capacitance.
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Stimulus-responsive multifunctions in a zinc(II) sulfate complex: photochromism, photoswitching nonlinear optical properties, amine detection and visual film application

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04169K, Paper
Shuai Liang, Shi-Kun Yan, Yu-Xuan Wen, Yan-Rui Zhao, Jin Zhang, Ji-Xiang Hu
A novel complex combining photo- and amine-induced chromic, switchable photoluminescence, and photomodulated nonlinear optical properties has been prepared using electron-rich sulfate and electron-deficient 2,4,6-tri(4-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine.
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Application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives in the cathode materials of aqueous zinc-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03273J, Review Article
Pingchun Guo, Shisong Ouyang, Hedong Jiang, Jiake Li, Hua Zhu, Yanxiang Wang
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are regarded as potential candidate materials for the cathodes of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. This review presents the applications of MOFs and their derivatives in the cathodes of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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Modification of mixed-halide quasi-2D perovskites by aminophylline towards efficient and spectrally stable blue light-emitting diodes with low efficiency roll-off

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04214J, Paper
Xingxing Duan, Bufan Yu, Guangrong Jin, Dengliang Zhang, Jiangshan Chen, Dongge Ma
Aminophylline modification enables mixed-halide blue quasi-2D perovskite LEDs to achieve low efficiency roll-off and excellent spectral stability.
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Charge transport properties of high-mobility indium–gallium–zinc oxide thin-film transistors fabricated through atomic-layer deposition

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03560G, Paper
Sang-Joon Park, Se-Ryong Park, Jong Mu Na, Woo-Seok Jeon, Youngjin Kang, Sukhun Ham, Yong-Hoon Kim, Yung-Bin Chung, Tae-Jun Ha
Charge transport properties of indium–gallium–zinc oxide thin-film transistors fabricated by atomic-layer deposition are investigated through comparative analyses based on steady-state DC and time-domain transient measurements.
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Synergistic bio-inspired photocatalytic hydrogen production by chlorophyll derivative sensitized Nb2CTx MXene nanosheets

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04074K, Paper
Tianfang Zheng, Lin Yang, Hai Xu, Aijun Li, Shin-ichi Sasaki, Xiao-Feng Wang
A novel bio-inspired composite system consists of chlorophyll (Chl) and Nb2CTx nanosheets is synthesized for synergistic photocatalytic hydeogen production.
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Solution-processed LiGdO solid electrolyte for In2O3 synaptic transistor and its application in neuromorphic computing

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03443K, Paper
Yixiao Du, Wenlan Xiao, Guangtan Miao, Zezhong Yin, Ranran Ci, Guoxia Liu, Fukai Shan
Emulating biological synaptic behavior using the electrolyte-gated synaptic transistor (EGST) is promising for neuromorphic applications. The EGSTs based on solid electrolytes exhibit excellent stability and compatibility with semiconductor manufacturing processes....
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Greenish yellow-emitting carbon dot-based films for luminescent solar concentrator applications

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04133J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Yunxiang Liu, Yoshiki Iso, Tetsuhiko Isobe
The CDs@EVA #3 film in LSC enhances short-circuit current by 1.17 times, primarily through conversion of UV and short visible light into longer wavelengths.
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PIX: Elli AvrRam's HOT Maldives vacation

Maldives is certainly Bollywood's FAVOURITE destination, especially this time of the year.




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Visible change in health indicators, says Nadda



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H1N1 cases to come under 3 categories



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Molecular recognition of peptides and proteins by cucurbit[n]urils: systems and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00569D, Review Article
Open Access
Lilyanna Armstrong, Sarah L. Chang, Nia Clements, Zoheb Hirani, Lauren B. Kimberly, Keturah Odoi-Adams, Paolo Suating, Hailey F. Taylor, Sara A. Trauth, Adam R. Urbach
The molecular recognition of peptides and proteins by cucurbit[n]uril synthetic receptors in aqueous solution occurs with high affinity and with selectivity that is predictive from the sequence of amino acids and has enabled many applications.
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Progress and challenges in structural, in situ and operando characterization of single-atom catalysts by X-ray based synchrotron radiation techniques

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00967J, Review Article
Yuhang Liu, Xiaozhi Su, Jie Ding, Jing Zhou, Zhen Liu, Xiangjun Wei, Hong Bin Yang, Bin Liu
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) represent the ultimate size limit of nanoscale catalysts, combining the advantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.
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Design and regulation of defective electrocatalysts

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10620-10659
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00217B, Review Article
Yiqiong Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Yangfan Xu, Chao Xie, Shuangyin Wang, Xiangdong Yao
This review focuses on the synthesis and characterization of defective electrocatalysts, the internal correlation between defects and catalytic activity, and the development and application of defective electrocatalysts in various catalytic fields.
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Black titanium oxide: synthesis, modification, characterization, physiochemical properties, and emerging applications for energy conversion and storage, and environmental sustainability

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10660-10708
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00420E, Review Article
Open Access
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Xuelan Hou, Yiyang Li, Hang Zhang, Peter D. Lund, James Kwan, Shik Chi Edman Tsang
The current synthesis methods, modifications, and characterizations of black titanium oxide (B-TiOx) as well as a nuanced understanding of its physicochemical properties and applications in green energy and environment are reviewed.
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Stability of electrocatalytic OER: from principle to application

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10709-10740
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00010A, Review Article
HuangJingWei Li, Yu Lin, Junyuan Duan, Qunlei Wen, Youwen Liu, Tianyou Zhai
A comprehensive summary of the stability of electrocatalytic OER will provide insight into electrocatalyst design and device optimization for industrial applications.
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Metal–support interactions in metal oxide-supported atomic, cluster, and nanoparticle catalysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10450-10490
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00527A, Review Article
Open Access
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Denis Leybo, Ubong J. Etim, Matteo Monai, Simon R. Bare, Ziyi Zhong, Charlotte Vogt
Metal–support interactions (MSI) impact catalyst activity, stability, and selectivity. This review critically evaluates recent findings, theoretical advances, and MSI tuning strategies, offering new perspectives for future research in the field.
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From cyclotrons to chromatography and beyond: a guide to the production and purification of theranostic radiometals

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10409-10449
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00802B, Tutorial Review
Brooke L. McNeil, Caterina F. Ramogida
This tutorial review explores the fundamentals and applications behind the production and purification of radiometals in the burgeoning field of radio-theranostics.
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Multidimensionally ordered mesoporous intermetallics: Frontier nanoarchitectonics for advanced catalysis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00484A, Tutorial Review
Hao Lv, Ben Liu
This perspective summarizes recent progress in rational design and synthesis of multidimensionally ordered mesoporous intermetallics, and propose new frontier nanoarchitectonics for designing high-performance functional nanocatalysts.
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Harnessing DNA computing and nanopore decoding for practical applications: from informatics to microRNA-targeting diagnostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00396E, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Sotaro Takiguchi, Nanami Takeuchi, Vasily Shenshin, Guillaume Gines, Anthony J. Genot, Jeff Nivala, Yannick Rondelez, Ryuji Kawano
This tutorial review provides fundamentals on DNA computing and nanopore-based decoding, highlighting recent advances towards microRNA-targeting diagnostic applications.
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A new era of cancer phototherapy: mechanisms and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00708E, Review Article
Yuanwei Wang, Ke Ma, Miaomiao Kang, Dingyuan Yan, Niu Niu, Saisai Yan, Panpan Sun, Luzhi Zhang, Lijie Sun, Dong Wang, Hui Tan, Ben Zhong Tang
The past decades have witnessed great strides in phototherapy as an experimental option or regulation-approved treatment in numerous cancer indications.
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Liquid–liquid and gas–liquid dispersions in electrochemistry: concepts, applications and perspectives

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00535F, Tutorial Review
Open Access
Kang Wang, Yucheng Wang, Marc Pera-Titus
This tutorial review provides a taxonomy of liquid–liquid and gas–liquid dispersions for applications in electrochemistry, with emphasis on their assets and challenges in industrially relevant reactions for fine chemistry and depollution.
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Electrodegradation of nitrogenous pollutants in sewage: from reaction fundamentals to energy valorization applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00517A, Review Article
Ming-Lei Sun, Hao-Yu Wang, Yi Feng, Jin-Tao Ren, Lei Wang, Zhong-Yong Yuan
This review provides a comprehensive insight into the electrodegradation processes of nitrogenous pollutants in sewage, highlighting the reaction mechanisms, theoretical descriptors, catalyst design, and energy valorization strategies.
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Carbon encapsulated nanoparticles: materials science and energy applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11100-11164
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01122D, Review Article
Kun Guo, Lipiao Bao, Zhixin Yu, Xing Lu
This systematic and comprehensive review summarizes the synthetic strategies, structural/compositional features, physicochemical properties, and energy applications of carbon encapsulated nanoparticles as efficient electrocatalysts and electrodes.
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Metal–phenolic network composites: from fundamentals to applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10800-10826
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00273J, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Zhixing Lin, Hai Liu, Joseph J. Richardson, Wanjun Xu, Jingqu Chen, Jiajing Zhou, Frank Caruso
This review provides a guideline for the rational design of metal–phenolic network (MPN) composites—which are fabricated from MPN and one or more functional components (e.g., drugs, proteins)—for various applications across diverse disciplines.
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