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Once a physicist: Anna Starkey

Anna Starkey is the creative director of We The Curious – an interactive science centre in Bristol, UK




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Radical reactions enabled by polyfluoroaryl fragments: photocatalysis and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00889D, Review Article
Mikhail O. Zubkov, Alexander D. Dilman
The review summarizes advances in the radical chemistry of polyfluorinated arenes under photocatalytic conditions. The fluoroaryl fragment serves as enabling motif for the reaction design and efficient generation of reactive intermediates.
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Thermally activated structural phase transitions and processes in metal–organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3606-3629
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01105D, Review Article
Open Access
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Celia Castillo-Blas, Ashleigh M. Chester, David A. Keen, Thomas D. Bennett
The structural knowledge of metal–organic frameworks is crucial for understanding and developing new efficient materials for industrial implementation.
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Visible photons as ideal reagents for the activation of coloured organic compounds

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01129A, Review Article
Open Access
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Lorenzo Di Terlizzi, Luca Nicchio, Stefano Protti, Maurizio Fagnoni
In search for the perfect wave(length). This review is dedicated to recent efforts in the development of visible light driven photochemical strategies occurring in coloured organic compounds.
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Protein misfolding and amyloid nucleation through liquid–liquid phase separation

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01065A, Review Article
Semanti Mukherjee, Manisha Poudyal, Kritika Dave, Pradeep Kadu, Samir K. Maji
Protein misfolding and amyloid aggregation, linked to neurodegenerative diseases, can result from liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) and a subsequent liquid-to-solid transition. This represents LLPS as a generic mechanism in amyloid nucleation.
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Advances in morphology-controlled alumina and its supported Pd catalysts: synthesis and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00776F, Review Article
Yanpeng Yang, Chenglin Miao, Ruoyu Wang, Rongxin Zhang, Xiaoyu Li, Jieguang Wang, Xi Wang, Jiannian Yao
This review highlights the preparation and regulation strategies of alumina materials from different dimensions and summarizes the preparation, metal–support interaction, and application of Pd/Al2O3 catalysts on important industrial catalysis.
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Selective C(aryl)–O bond cleavage in biorenewable phenolics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00570D, Review Article
Gilles De Smet, Xingfeng Bai, Bert U. W. Maes
Selective removal of the hydroxy, methoxy or both groups in biorenewable oxygenated arenes (derived from lignin depolymerization) provides, respectively, anisoles, phenols and benzenes.
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Mitochondria-targeted BODIPY dyes for small molecule recognition, bio-imaging and photodynamic therapy

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3976-4019
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00456B, Review Article
Sisi Wang, Lizhi Gai, Yuncong Chen, Xiaobo Ji, Hua Lu, Zijian Guo
This review focuses on the design strategy, spectroscopic characteristics, and functionalization of mitochondrion-targeted BODIPY dyes, providing an overview of these dyes for mitochondrion-targeted bioimaging and photodynamic therapy.
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India thrash Japan 5-1 for their second consecutive win in Asian Champions Trophy

Sukhjeet scored in the second and 60th minutes while Abhishek (3rd), Sanjay (17th) and Uttam Singh (54th) were the other Indian goal getters




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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Raj Kumar on the prowl as India hammers Malaysia

Araijeet scores a brace while Jugraj, Harmanpreet and Uttam find the target once each as Harmanpreet’s men register their third successive win and climb to the top of the table; the Indians will take on Korea in their next match today




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Hero Asian Champions Trophy: India beats Korea; registers fourth consecutive win

Paris Olympics bronze medallist India had already defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0 before thrashing last year's runner-up Malaysia 8-1.




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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Favourites India look to continue supremacy over Pakistan

With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan.




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Asian Champions Trophy: India beats Pakistan 2-1, ends league campaign on unbeaten note

India is the only team to remain unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy.




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Asian Champions Trophy semifinal: In-form India clear favourites against Korea

It has been a commanding performance from the Indians as they excelled in every department — be it forwardline, midfield or defence.




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Asian Champions Trophy: India beats South Korea 4-1 to enter final

India will take on hosts China in the final on September 17, 2024.




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Asian Champions Trophy final: India edges past China 1-0; clinches record-extending fifth title

It was the record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy title for India.




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Karnataka gets the better of NCOE; Railways beats Maharashtra; Photo: Velankanni Raj

NCOE came to the tournament with a reputation to defend, having won the Lakshmi Ammal memorial tournament in Kovilpatti in June. It hasn’t done well so far, losing two of its three ties




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Salima Tete named India captain for women’s Asian Champions Trophy

Navneet Kaur will serve as Tete's deputy. India enter the competition with high expectations, having clinched the title at last year's edition in Ranchi.




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Panel for phased implementation of no-detention policy in schools




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Creep, leap, crunch! : a food chain story / words by Jody Jensen Shaffer ; art by Christopher Silas Neal

Shaffer, Jody Jensen, author




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The Great Lakes : our freshwater treasure / by Barb Rosenstock ; illustrated by Jamey Christoph

Rosenstock, Barb, author




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Mind over matter : hard-won battles on the road to hope / Jordin Tootoo with Stephen Brunt

Tootoo, Jordin, 1983- author




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Poe : stories and poems / a graphic novel adaptation by Gareth Hinds

Hinds, Gareth, 1971- author, illustrator




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Extreme weather for kids : lessons and activities all about hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and more! / Matthew Cappucci ; illustrated by Stephanie Hathaway

Cappucci, Matthew, author




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Quand l'éléphant écoute avec ses pieds. English

Grundmann, Emmanuelle, author




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Wild symphony / Dan Brown ; illustrated by Susan Batori

Brown, Dan, 1964- author




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Negative cat / Sophie Blackall

Blackall, Sophie, author, illustrator




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Zephyr Peacock: Lending funds... and a hand

VC firm Zephyr Peacock zeroes in on sectors for its fourth fund deployment




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The synthesis of specifically isotope labelled fluorotryptophan and its use in mammalian cell-based protein expression for 19F-NMR applications

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04789C, Communication
Open Access
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Giorgia Toscano, Martina Rosati, Letizia Barbieri, Katharina Maier, Lucia Banci, Enrico Luchinat, Robert Konrat, Roman J. Lichtenecker
Combining multistep organic synthesis with mammalian cell based protein overexpression leads to isolated 13C–19F spin systems in tryptophan side chains, which represent ideal sensors to probe protein interaction and dynamics using NMR spectroscopy.
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Synthesis of heteroleptic bis-phosphine bis-NHC iron (0) complexes: a strategy to enhance small molecule activation

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05463F, Communication
Open Access
Christian M. Andre, Nathaniel K. Szymczak
We report low-valent iron complexes containing bis-NHC and bis-phosphine donor ligands that coordinate and strongly activate N2 and CO.
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Varied CO2 photoreduction activity over UiO-66-NH2 with different aggregation morphology

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04919E, Communication
Shuran Zhang, Yan-Hong Zou, Hai-Ning Wang, Guangjuan Xu, Wei Xie, Na Xu, Yanhong Xu, Yaqian Lan
UiO-66-NH2 with different aggregation morphology are prepared to verify the morphology of photocatalysts could influence the charge transfer. Among them, UiO-66-NH2 with the poor aggregation exhibits superior performances over CO2...
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Yolk-shelled MoS2/C@Void@C@MoS2 nanospheres as a stable and high-rate anode in sodium/potassium ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05088F, Communication
Mang Niu, Zongfan Zhu, Zhenkai Mou, Wenpei Kang
Yolk-shelled MoS2/C@Void@C@MoS2 exhibits superior high-rate sodium/potassium sodium storage capability, owing to the large inner void and ingenious shell.
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Bidirectional strain release in a thermosalient organic salt crystal induced by anisotropic thermal expansion and phase transformation

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04764H, Communication
Priyasha Harsha, Dinabandhu Das
Two-way release of strain followed by jumping in an organic salt crystal can be attributed to the anisotropic thermal expansion by heating and phase transformation followed by shear deformation of the crystals by cooling.
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Carboxylative cyclization of atmospheric CO2 with alkynol catalyzed by a 1-methylhydantoin anion-functionalized ionic liquid via chelative interactions

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03586K, Communication
Yujun Guo, Tingting Chen, Yingjie Xu
[1-MHy] acts as a “pincer ligand” to form chelative interactions with –OH to enhance MBY activation, thus ensuring efficient [P4442][1-MHy]-catalyzed reaction of atmospheric pressure CO2 with MBY under metal- and solvent-free conditions.
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Direct alkene functionalization via photocatalytic hydrogen atom transfer from C(sp3)–H compounds: a route to pharmaceutically important molecules

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05026F, Highlight
Hangqian Fan, Yuxin Fang, Jingbo Yu
Direct functionalization of alkenes with C(sp3)–H substrates offers unique opportunities for the rapid construction of pharmaceuticals and natural products.
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Visible light-activated polyphenol–Al3+ coordination for ambient and quantitative xylose-to-furfural conversion

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04899G, Communication
Jinshu Huang, Qizhi Luo, Tengyu Liu, Song Yang, Hu Li
Visible light-enhanced coordination of polyphenol–Al3+ is uncovered to switch Lewis/Brønsted acid sites for room-temperature cascade upgrading of xylose to furfural in ultrahigh yields.
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Directed nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04912H, Communication
Yasuyuki Nitta, Takashi Nishikata, Michinori Sumimoto, Yusei Nakashima
In this study, we discovered a directed nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction, "directed SNAr (dSNAr)", in the reaction of ortho-iodobezamides and amine in the presence of pyridine. The reaction proceeded ortho-specifically...
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Recent Advances in Photochemical Strain-Release Reactions of Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05108D, Highlight
Xiang Zhou, Ye Hu, Yao Huang, Yang Xiong
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs) are attractive compounds for their beautiful “butterfly” conformations, distinctive properties, and novel reactivities. As soon as the first example had been synthesized, a wide range of strain-release reactions...
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Zirconium metal–organic framework photocatalysis with TEMPO for blue light-powered aerobic sulfoxidation

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05173D, Communication
Bing Zeng, Yuexin Wang, Kanghui Xiong, Keke Zhang, Siyu Zhang, Xianjun Lang
A catalytic amount of TEMPO, mobile in the reaction medium, enhances the hole transfer of NU-1003 photocatalysis for blue light-powered oxidation of organic sulfides with O2.
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Crystal-Facet Modulated Pathway of CO2 Photoreduction on Bi4NbO8Cl Nanosheets Boosting Production of Value-Added Solar Fuels

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05581K, Communication
Yong Zhou, Haoqiang Chi, Zhengdao Li, Yong Cai Zhang, Zhigang Zou, Yong Yang, Xinxin Lu, Peiting Hao
Two ultrathin nanosheets of Bi4NbO8Cl were successfully synthesized for photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into solar fuel. featuring differently exposed (001) and (201) facets. In contrast to bulk Bi4NbO8Cl, which produced...
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Nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot-intensified tungsten oxide nanosheets as a SERS substrate for antibiotics detection

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13360-13363
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05052E, Communication
Lu Tan, Xuanzhao Lu, Shuzhen Yue, Yue Cao, Yang Zhou, Baokang Jin, Jun-Jie Zhu
Tungsten oxide nanosheets loaded with nitrogen-doped graphene oxide quantum dots (NGQDs/WO3 NSs) were fabricated as SERS substrates.
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Employing a PhI(OAc)2-mediated domino reaction to assemble nitrogen-containing heterocyclic derivatives and assessing their anti-inflammatory activity

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13352-13355
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03245D, Communication
Xinyue Li, Yuhua Fang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Shenshen Luo, Yuhui Xue, Tingting Yong, Bin Wang
Metal-free radical cascade synthesis of substituted pyrazole derivatives was initiated by PhI(OAc)2 at 23 °C.
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Pivotal role of starch in restoring the photocatalytic performance of chitosan films for eliminating water pollutants

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13364-13367
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04759A, Communication
Aman Chauhan, Archana Negi, Kirti, Moondeep Chauhan, Ajeet Kaushik, Ganga Ram Chaudhary
The enhanced adsorption properties of chitosan films after starch impregnation combined with the excellent charge-transfer traits of the CdS@CuS catalyst restore the reduced photocatalytic activity towards ciprofloxacin degradation.
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Polymeric membrane ion-selective electrode based on potential-modulated ion transfer: ultrasensitive measurement of oceanic pH

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13404-13407
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04807E, Communication
Lu Liu, Yuanxin Liu, Tianjia Jiang, Rongning Liang, Wei Qin
A simple approach to improve the precision of potentiometric sensors is proposed based on potential-modulated ion transfer without memory effects.
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Bipyridine-based conjugated microporous polymers for boosted photocatalytic U(VI) separation

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13348-13351
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04456H, Communication
Yun Xie, Zifan Li, Chenchen Liu, Qiming Song, Yunhai Liu, Zhibin Zhang, Bin Han
Incorporating bipyridine (BPY) units into conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) boosts exciton dissociation, charge separation, and oxidation capacity, thereby exhibiting an admired U(VI) separation rate under sacrificial agent-free conditions.
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Universal synthesis of pure-phase IB-group Sn-based alloys with modulable electrocatalytic CO2 reduction products

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13436-13439
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05317F, Communication
Luyao Yang, Wenqing Zhang, Ximei Lv, Qianqian Zhao, Xiaojing Liu, Shulin Zhao, Yuhui Chen
A universal method for synthesizing a range of pure-phase IB-group Sn-based alloy catalysts (Cu3Sn, Ag4Sn, and AuSn) for electrochemical reduction of CO2.
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Constructing efficient organic solar cells by highly volatile solid additives with controlled phase morphology

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13424-13427
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04675G, Communication
Yueheng Liu, Yetai Cheng, Shenbo Zhu, Zhengdong Wei, Chenyi Zhang, Shuyue Song, Xinyue Cui, Ya-Nan Chen, Andong Zhang, Yahui Liu, Hao Lu, Huawei Hu, Zhishan Bo
We synthesized two highly volatile and low-cost solid additives, PT and TFT.
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Atomistic insight into the promising thermoelectric performance of the copper-based ternary phosphide CaCuP

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13400-13403
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04660A, Communication
Un-Gi Jong, Chol Ryu, Ji-Min Hwang, Su-Hyang Kim, Il-Gwang Ju, Chol-Jun Yu
We provide a valuable atomistic insight into the thermoelectric properties of hexagonal CaCuP, revealing that nano-structuring can double the thermoelectric figure of merit by further reducing lattice thermal conductivity.
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Bioinspired hydrogels: polymeric designs towards artificial photosynthesis

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13314-13324
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04033C, Feature Article
Open Access
Reina Hagiwara, Ryo Yoshida, Kosuke Okeyoshi
This Feature Article outlines the design of polymer networks for water splitting induced by visible light to develop artificial chloroplasts. The network serves as a mediator for photoinduced electron transfer among precisely organised molecules.
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Catalytically transforming legacy phthalate esters from plastic waste into benzoic acid and benzoate plasticizers

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05158K, Communication
Open Access
Simon Windels, Dirk E. De Vos
Upcycling of plastic-waste derived phthalate plasticizers into benzoic acid via a one-pot hydrolysis–decarboxylation process using Cu2O and H-beta 75 in water.
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