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Rationalizing polymorphism with local correlation-based methods: a case study of pnictogen molecular crystals

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03697B, Paper
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Ahmet Altun, Eduardo Schiavo, Michael Mehring, Stephan Schulz, Giovanni Bistoni, Alexander A. Auer
Combined Hartree–Fock plus London Dispersion (HFLD) and fragment-pairwise Local Energy Decomposition (fp-LED) enables computation of lattice energies, their breakdown into pairwise terms, and assessment of relative stability sources in polymorphs.
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Simulation study of the conformation and dynamics of substrate-supported ring and linear polymer films

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02794A, Paper
Jianhua Huang, Hongzhu Ji, Jin Zhang, Zhunpeng Wang
Ring polymers in substrate-supported films exhibit stronger adsorbability, less deformation, and similar dynamics suppression compared to linear polymers.
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A composite of pineapple leaf-derived porous carbon integrated with ZnCo-MOF for high-performance supercapacitors

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02882A, Paper
Xiaoxiao Ma, Yunfan Bai, Shuangli Chen, Zhixian He, Pingping Wu, Yabing Qi, Sijing Zhang
Pineapple leaf-derived biochar (PLB) served as a carrier for ZnCo-MOF in the preparation of ZnCo-MOF@PLB-800. The porous structure of PLB reduced ZnCo-MOF aggregation, enhancing electron transfer and the conductivity of the electrode material.
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‘A Song From Where I Live’: Visual narrative dipped in nostalgia

Architects and authors Smrithi Devakumar and Anusha Veluswamy on ‘A Song From Where I Live’ and their idea of picture books for all ages




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Riyadh Season 2024: As part of cultural diplomacy, Saudi Arabia celebrates Indian diversity in mega tourism event

The Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia has grown over the years and with 2.4 million expat workers it has the second largest number of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia



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170 Not Out celebrates India Posts, Gandhiji and human existence

170 Not Out is more than an exhibition on stamps — it gives visitors a glimpse into different facets of human existence



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Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam

These Visakhapatnam-based enterprises have curated sustainable Deepavali hampers spreading festive joy with handmade gifts



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Sula Vineyards celebrates 25 years with new Merlot and a focus on sustainability

As Nashik’s Sula Vineyards celebrates 25 years with the launch of a merlot, the winery is eager to explore the evolving Indian wine market



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Chennai’s House of Thinai launches travelling exhibition linking Madras checks and generative art technology

Alongside championing jamakalam and Lambadi embroidery on furniture, House of Thinai’s latest initiative links Madras checks and generative art technology



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Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

The Afro hip-hop song ‘Thakthom’ is a collaboration with Ireland-based Malayali musicians and influencers Reyan and Melvin




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Why Generation Now must know Charles Correa

Architect Charles Correa’s work, his larger social vision, and his commitment to a modern India with housing is always relevant



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World Kindness Day celebration brings community art to Chennai

Chennai celebrates kindness through a 20-feet-wide canvas decorated and painted over three days by more than 1,200 people A celebration of kindness brings Chennai together through community art, shared traditions and meaningful gestures



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Rapper Iykki Berry’s new single celebrates Tamil pride and Thanjavur

Rapper and singer-songwriter Iykki Berry’s new single is a nod to Thanjavur, her hometown




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It’s fixed: floating rate is the better option

Study the pros and cons well before choosing your home loan. By Balaji Rao




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High triboelectrification and charge collection efficiency of direct current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by tri-synergistic enhancement strategy

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03784G, Paper
Shuyan Xu, Jian Wang, Chuncai Shan, Kaixian Li, Huiyuan Wu, Gui Li, Shaoke Fu, Qionghua Zhao, Yi Xi, Chenguo Hu
Direct current triboelectric nanogenerator (DC-TENG) utilized air-breakdown effect to collect triboelectrification charges from dielectric tribo-layers, providing a new type of mechanical energy harvesting mode for TENGs, which has demonstrated its...
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Empowering ultrathin polyamide membranes at the water–energy nexus: strategies, limitations, and future perspectives

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00803G, Review Article
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Pulak Sarkar, Chenyue Wu, Zhe Yang, Chuyang Y. Tang
This review details the design and creation of ultrathin polyamide membranes with significant enhancement in water permeance along with the limitations and potential strategies to empower their efficacy in ionic and molecular separations.
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Unlocking the potential of metal ligand cooperation for enantioselective transformations

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3216-3223
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00998J, Viewpoint
Open Access
Tizian-Frank Ramspoth, Johanan Kootstra, Syuzanna R. Harutyunyan
Metal–ligand cooperation, (MLC) is a versatile catalysis concept. Herein, we discuss the historical context, mechanisms, and applications, suggesting exploring MLC for enantioselective transformations beyond (de)hydrogenative processes.
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Emerging polymeric materials for treatment of oral diseases: design strategy towards a unique oral environment

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3273-3301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01039B, Review Article
Open Access
Bo Jia, Beibei Zhang, Jianhua Li, Jinlong Qin, Yisheng Huang, Mingshu Huang, Yue Ming, Jingjing Jiang, Ran Chen, Yufen Xiao, Jianzhong Du
We highlight the recent progress and design strategies of polymeric materials with tailored functions to overcome the highly movable and wet, microbial and inflammatory environment in the oral cavity for treatment of oral diseases.
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Review on strategies for improving the added value and expanding the scope of CO2 electroreduction products

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00857F, Review Article
Minghang Jiang, Huaizhu Wang, Mengfei Zhu, Xiaojun Luo, Yi He, Mengjun Wang, Caijun Wu, Liyun Zhang, Xiao Li, Xuemei Liao, Zhenju Jiang, Zhong Jin
This review summarizes promising strategies including the design of catalysts and the construction of coupled electrocatalytic reaction systems, aimed at achieving the selective production of various products from CO2 electroreduction.
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Zn-based batteries for sustainable energy storage: strategies and mechanisms

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00295K, Review Article
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Lei Tang, Haojia Peng, Jiarui Kang, Han Chen, Mingyue Zhang, Yan Liu, Dong Ha Kim, Yijiang Liu, Zhiqun Lin
This review systematically summarizes various redox mechanisms in Zn-based batteries and design strategies to improve their electrochemical performance, which provides a reference for future development of high-performance Zn-based batteries.
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Low oxidation state and hydrido group 2 complexes: synthesis and applications in the activation of gaseous substrates

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00097H, Review Article
Matthew J. Evans, Cameron Jones
This review summarises advances in the chemistry of low-oxidation state and hydrido group 2 metal complexes, focussing on their use for the reductive activation of feed-stock gaseous small molecules, and their subsequent transformation into value added products.
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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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Construction of olefinic coordination polymer single crystal platforms: precise organic synthesis, in situ exploration of reaction mechanisms and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01050C, Review Article
Qiaoqiao Zhang, Yong Wang, Pierre Braunstein, Jian-Ping Lang
Olefinic coordination polymers were used as universal single crystal platforms for precise organic synthesis, in situ mechanism exploration and photochemical applications.
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Mechanistic studies on single-electron transfer in frustrated Lewis pairs and its application to main-group chemistry

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00185K, Tutorial Review
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Lars J. C. van der Zee, Jelle Hofman, Joost M. van Gaalen, J. Chris Slootweg
Here, we discuss predicting thermal and photoinduced single-electron transfer (SET) in frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs) and characterizing the resulting radical pair. We then extend these methods' application to main-group chemistry.
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Gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00551H, Review Article
Open Access
Xiaoyan Zhou, Yifang Zhou, Le Yu, Luhe Qi, Kyeong-Seok Oh, Pei Hu, Sang-Young Lee, Chaoji Chen
Design principles, engineering strategies, challenges, and opportunities of gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications are thoroughly reviewed.
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Engineered two-dimensional nanomaterials based diagnostics integrated with internet of medical things (IoMT) for COVID-19

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3774-3828
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00719G, Review Article
Mohd. Abubakar Sadique, Shalu Yadav, Raju Khan, Avanish K. Srivastava
Engineered 2D nanomaterials-based smartphone-assisted detection approaches integrated with IoMT, focusing on reliable, sensitive, and rapid diagnostics for COVID-19.
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Degradable biomedical elastomers: paving the future of tissue repair and regenerative medicine

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4086-4153
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00923H, Review Article
Ben Jia, Heyuan Huang, Zhicheng Dong, Xiaoyang Ren, Yanyan Lu, Wenzhi Wang, Shaowen Zhou, Xin Zhao, Baolin Guo
This review critically analyzes degradable biomedical elastomers, focusing on their degradation, synthesis, microstructure, and role in tissue repair. It guides experts in balancing degradation with tissue repair for improved applications.
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On the fundamentals of quantum rate theory and the long-range electron transport in respiratory chains

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00662J, Tutorial Review
Paulo Roberto Bueno
The quantum rate concept v = E/h = c*/L implies relativistic electrodynamics, permitting the transport of electrons in long-range paths of length L and explaining the respiration mechanism if a suitable Boltzmannian statistical setting of E is applied.
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Carlos Sainz — the smooth operator with a hard edge

The 29-year-old returned from emergency appendix surgery to win the Australian GP, remaining the only driver outside Red Bull to triumph since 2022. Out of contract at the end of the season, the Spaniard’s analytical approach and aggressive driving style are set to attract top suitors




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Uncertainty surrounds MotoGP Bharat




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Haryana wins its opening match; Maharashtra scores a huge win over Gujarat




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The Hindu Science Quiz: Of Venus craters and Chinese astronauts

What does China call its astronaut and who predicted communication satellites? For answers, and more questions take this quiz.




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Chennai Corporation Schools register 88.86% pass in Plus Two examination

A total of 5,899 students of 32 Corporation schools appeared for the examination. As many as 2,129 boys and 2,995 girls cleared it. The pass percentage among boys was 81.07 while among the girls it was 91.5.




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Astronomy for curious kids : an illustrated introduction to the Solar System, our galaxy, space travel--and more! / [Giles Sparrow ; illustrated by Nik Neves]

Sparrow, Giles, 1970- author




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Biindigen! : Amik says welcome / Nancy Cooper ; illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

Cooper, Nancy, 1967- author




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Change is in the air : carbon, climate, Earth, and us / Debbie Levy ; illustrated by Alex Boersma

Levy, Debbie, author




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Engineering for curious kids : an illustrated introduction to building machines and amazing structures! / [author: Chris Oxlade ; illustrator: Alex Foster]

Oxlade, Chris, author




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The forest keeper : the true story of Jadav Payeng / by Rina Singh ; illustrated by Ishita Jain

Singh, Rina, 1955- author




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A girl can build anything / written by e.E. Charlton-Trujillo and Pat Zietlow Miller ; illustrated by Keisha Morris

Charlton-Trujillo, e. E., author




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The girl who planted trees / written by Caryl Hart ; illustrated by Anastasia Suvorova

Hart, Caryl, author




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Gravity is bringing me down / by Wendelin Van Draanen ; illustrated by Cornelia Li

Van Draanen, Wendelin, 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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How to spacewalk : step-by-step with shuttle astronauts / created by Kathryn D. Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, and Michael J. Rosen ; illustrated with images from NASA and drawings by Michael J. Rosen

Sullivan, Kathy, 1951- author




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Isabel and the invisible world / Alan Lightman ; illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki

Lightman, Alan P., 1948- author




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The leaf detective : how Margaret Lowman uncovered secrets in the rainforest / Heather Lang ; illustrated by Jana Christy

Lang, Heather, 1966- author




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Let's build a dam! / written and translated by Daniel Fehr ; illustrated by Mariachiara Di Giorgio

Fehr, Daniel, author, translator




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Life / written by Cynthia Rylant ; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

Rylant, Cynthia, author




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The lodge that Beaver built / Randi Sonenshine ; illustrated by Anne Hunter

Sonenshine, Randi, 1968- author




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Mae and Gerty and the matter with matter / by Elaine Vickers ; illustrated by Erica Salcedo

Vickers, Elaine, author




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Matter / Lola M. Schaefer ; illustrated by Druscilla Santiago

Schaefer, Lola M., 1950- author