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Dioxygen atom co-doping g-C3N4 for boosted photoreduction activity of CO2 and mechanistic investigation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00156G, Paper
Zhang Jiang, Mingnv Guo, Zhongqing Yang, Ruiming Fang, Ziqi Wang, Jingyu Ran
Visible-light photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide with the help of photocatalysts has become an important means to mitigate the greenhouse effect.
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Enhanced photocatalytic activity in Mn-doped multiferroic BiFeO3

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00886C, Paper
Jafar Hussain Shah, Zhi Huaqian, Rashid Mehmood, Ali Imran Channa, Jamal Kazmi, Liang Zhang, Federico Rosei, Zhiming Wang
Mn doping in ferroelectric BiFeO3 enhanced photocatalytic activity through the synergistic effect of the enhanced band bending on the surface as a result of internal screening of polarization bound charges and formation of inter-band energy levels while shifting the energy bands closer together.
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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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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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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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Highly stable photovoltaic effects in A2+–Zr4+ (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) co-doped BiFeO3 films with self-polarization

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00649F, Paper
Lei Shi, Wenyue Zhao, Zhao Wang, Wenjing Hua, Xiaoxia Yang, Weidong Fei, Yu Zhao
The photovoltaic responses and temperature stabilities of A2+–Zr4+ (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) composite doped BiFeO3 films with self-polarization were enhanced in the R to MA phase transition.
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Lightweight, elastic and conductive pure PEDOT:PSS foam for dual-mode sensing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01631A, Paper
Haibin Li, Rubai Luo, Jingbo Hu, Shisheng Zhou, Xing Zhou, Bin Du
Pure PEDOT:PSS foam with a multi-scale porous structure and dual-mode sensing characteristics.
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Molecular-polaron-coupling-enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction on copper phthalocyanine/NiMgFe layered double hydroxide nanocomposites

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07538A, Paper
Yuexian Li, Wenli Su, Xiaoyan Wang, Jun Lu, Wenkai Zhang, Shuo Wei
We built CuPcS/NiMgFe-LDHs composites and probed the unique photogenerated-carrier transfer mechanism. A series of long-range Forster energy transfers prolonged the lifetime of photogenerated carriers to match the timescale of surface reaction.
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S-doped TiN supported N, P, S-tridoped TiO2 with hetero-phase junctions for fuel cell startup/shutdown durability

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01475H, Paper
Mitsuharu Chisaka, Jubair A. Shamim, Wei-Lun Hsu, Hirofumi Daiguji
A platinum group metal-free S-doped TiN-supported N, P, S-tridoped TiO2 catalyst with anatase/rutile TiO2 hetero-phase junctions is revealed to display a high durability against fuel cell startup/shutdown cycles not to lose its anion dopants.
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Insight into piezoelectricity modulation mechanism of ZnO doped with Y ions

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01317D, Paper
Zihan Wang, Yue Sun, Shenglong Wang, Da Xiong, Guo Tian, Longchao Huang, Boling Lan, Long Jin, Weiqing Yang, Weili Deng
ZnO is a performance-rich material due to its unique coupling of piezoelectricity and semiconductor properties. However, the intrinsic piezoelectric screening effect of ZnO weakens the electromechanical conversion efficiency and greatly...
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The Role of Mn in Boosting Wide Potential Window on Solid Solution Derived Electrodes for Aqueous Supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00979G, Paper
Ziying Shi, Enzuo Liu, Biao Chen, Junwei Sha, Lihua Qian, Zhijia Zhang, Xiaopeng Han, Wenbin Hu, Chunnian He, Naiqin Zhao, Jianli Kang
The interaction mechanism of the multi-element oxide electrodes remains a challenge, despite the fact that their synergy can not only improve the electronic structure, but also broaden the working potential...
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Enhanced surface reconstruction of V-Doped Ni3N driven by strong OH adsorption to boost 5-hydroxymethylfurfural electrooxidation for energy-saving H2 production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01543F, Paper
Qi Zhou, Juan Wang, Ga Jin, Huiling Liu, Cheng Wang
Coupling biomass electrooxidation with hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) provides an alternative approach for simultaneously increasing the energy efficiency of H2 production and producing high value-added chemicals. Here, a V-doped Ni3N...
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Broncos open WR Josh Reynolds' 21-day practice window

The Broncos designated wide receiver Josh Reynolds for return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.




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Tua Tagovailoa on his post-interception tackle: "I wouldn't do anything differently"

Dolphins QB has no regrets about risking another concussion.




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Dopant-free Tert-butyl Zn (II) Phthalocyanines: Impact of Substitution on Photo-Physical Properties in Their Role in Perovskite Solar Cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04013A, Paper
Mahdi Gassara, Jose Garcés-Garcés, Luis Lezama, Javier Ortiz, Fernando Fernandez-Lazaro, Samrana Kazim, Angela Sastre-Santos, Shahzada Ahmad
We synthesized molecular hole-transporting materials (HTMs) featuring a zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) central core and modulated the non-perypheral position with different numbers of tert-butyl groups. The synthesized molecules were also integrated...
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Giant Magnetocaloric Effect in Fe doped Rare earth Orthochromite GdCr0.5Fe0.5O3

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03873H, Paper
Abinash Prusty, Sudipta Mahana, B. Sheetal Priyadarshini, Andrei Gloskovskii, Dinesh Topwal, Unnikrishnan Manju
In this manuscript we present the magnetic and magnetocaloric property investigations of Fe doped orthochromite system GdCr0.5Fe0.5O3, along with the structural, electronic and thermal properties. Manifestations of orbital mediated electron-phonon...
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Stray dog kills calf at Sugavaneswarar temple’s goshala in Salem




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Supreme Court verdict on bulldozer demolitions: Jamiat hails verdict, victims seek compensation

It is a significant step towards safeguarding the rule of law and fundamental rights of citizens, say Jamiat leaders




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An Efficient All-Visible Light-Activated Photoswitches Based on Diarylethenes and CdS Quantum Dots

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06110A, Edge Article
Open Access
Kezhou Chen, Jiayi Liu, Joakim Andréasson, Bo Albinsson, Tiegen Liu, Lili Hou
All-visible light-activated diarylethene (DAE) photoswitches are highly attractive for applications in smart photoresponsive materials. Photocyclization of DAE via the low-lying excited triplet state through triplet energy transfer (TET) from a...
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DRDO conducts maiden flight test of Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)




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Fifth storm in a month bears down on the Philippines

The local government also reported knee-high floods across Santiago, a city of 1,50,000 people along an upper bank of the Cagayan river




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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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Indonesia and Australia hold joint military drills after signing a new defense agreement

The Indonesian and Australian militaries are holding joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations




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In vitro identification of oridonin hybrids as potential anti-TNBC agents inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3674-3694
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00580E, Research Article
Jinhua Ning, Nini Zhan, Zhanpan Wu, Yuzhe Li, Die Zhang, Yadian Shi, Yingxun Zhou, Chuan-Huizi Chen, Wenbin Jin
Oridonin analogue 11a showed significant antitumor efficacy in vitro via cell cycle arrest and apoptosis by regulation of p21, γH2AX and cleaved PARP accumulation, meanwhile, displayed much more stable than oridonin in human plasma.
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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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Design and synthesis of novel 8-(azaindolyl)-benzoazepinones as potent and selective ROCK inhibitors

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3862-3879
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00313F, Research Article
Daniele Pala, David Clark, Christine Edwards, Elisa Pasqua, Laura Tigli, Barbara Pioselli, Piotr Malysa, Fabrizio Facchinetti, Fabio Rancati, Alessandro Accetta
This study reports a novel, potent and selective series of ROCK inhibitors based on 8-(azaindolyl)-benzoazepinones identified through a core-hopping strategy.
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Hydrophobic CPP/HDO conjugates: a new frontier in oligonucleotide-warheaded PROTAC delivery

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3695-3703
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00546E, Research Article
Miyako Naganuma, Nobumichi Ohoka, Motoharu Hirano, Daishi Watanabe, Genichiro Tsuji, Takao Inoue, Yosuke Demizu
A novel hydrophobic cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) and heteroduplex oligonucleotide (HDO)-conjugated PROTAC, CPP/HDO-PROTAC, was designed to enhance its intracellular delivery and degradation efficiency.
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Leaders of various parties condemn attack on govt. doctor




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Four Swedish companies, including IKEA, looking to set up base in Tamil Nadu: Swedish Ambassador to India

There are 70 Swedish companies in Tamil Nadu, employing about 25,000 people. But we want to do more, says Jan Thesleff




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SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank figure in RBI’s 2024 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

Higher D-SIB surcharge fixed for SBI and HDFC Bank, will be applicable from April 01, 2025




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Andhra Pradesh High Court strikes down PIL seeking to restrain police from taking action on ‘abusive content on social media’




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Supreme Court sets pan-India guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice,’ calls demolitions without due process unconstitutional

The Apex court maintains that these guidelines do not apply in cases of unauthorized public land construction or where demolition is mandated by a court ruling




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Doctor stabbed at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai; one arrested

The oncologist who was attacked has been identified as Balaji Jagannath. He has been admitted in the ICU, and his condition is said to be critical




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Uncontrolled diabetes increases risk of hearing loss; doctors call for more awareness, screening

Hearing loss occurs twice as frequently in patients with uncontrolled diabetes as compared to the non-diabetic population, doctors say, calling for screening to be included in routine diabetes care




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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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After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by U.N. rights body for labour law reforms but urged to do more

In Qatar, better labour law protections have been passed in recent years relating to a minimum wage, freedom to change employers and combating forced labor and trafficking




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I've found ways and means to break it down: Ashwin on Smith's batting

The two seasoned campaigners would face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth




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Ranji Trophy | Tamil Nadu has Railways under the cosh with dominant show

CRICKET | Skipper Jagadeesan’s decision to field pays off handsomely as Ajith Ram and Gurjapneet take quick wickets; Ahuja, Saif and Merai hold out with half centuries




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Allison Transmission to double Chennai facility with $100 mn+ investment amid rising global demand

The expansion aims to double the facility’s size, creating 167 new jobs, and enhance production capacity for automatic transmissions in response to growing global demand




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Death of woman after delivery at private hospital in Dharmapuri sparks row; RDO holds inquiry




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Daylight assault on doctor inside Chennai hospital leaves medical fraternity in shock

The attacker, Vignesh, was reportedly frustrated over the treatment given to his mother, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in an advanced stage




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Residents raise concerns over water quality and odour from Vellalore dump yard




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Yet another incident of doctor being attacked 




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Donald Trump meets Joe Biden in White House; both pledge smooth transition

In a brief meeting, the two leaders assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power on January 20, 2025.




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Stray dog menace grips Vijayawada

Up to 100 dog bite cases reported in city every day, claims Coporators; shortage of kennels hits street dog sterilisation programme, says VMC official




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Don’t follow self-healing methods to control diabetes, says diabetologists




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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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‘Welcome’ that ‘drink’ with caution, say doctors as hepatitis A cases go up in Kozhikode

At least five to six cases of the infection being reported every day at the Government Medical College Hospital in recent weeks




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U-shaped flyover on IT corridor nearing completion




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Police arrest man for employing, abusing 11-year-old domestic help in Noida society