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Surfactant-induced alterations in optoelectronic properties of perylene diimide dyes: modulating sensing responses in the aqueous environment

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3044-3052
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01694C, Paper
Animesh Pal, Nilanjan Dey
The compartmentalization effect of microheterogeneous systems, like surfactant aggregates, showcases altered optoelectronic properties of a perylene diimide-based chromogenic dye (PDI-Ala) compared to bulk water.
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Measuring mechanical cues for modeling the stromal matrix in 3D cell cultures

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01425H, Paper
Open Access
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Linda Srbova, Ossi Arasalo, Arttu J. Lehtonen, Juho Pokki
An approach to quantify microscale viscoelasticity in breast-cancer-associated stromal tissues was developed for cell-scale analyses of physiologically stiff 3D cell cultures.
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Deformation-dependent gel surface topography due to the elastocapillary and osmocapillary effects

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00139G, Paper
Open Access
Luochang Wang, Qihan Liu
Elastocapillary and osmocapillary effects can roughen a stretched surface although the elastic Poisson’s effect always flattens a stretched surface.
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Interaction between stabilized droplets of different phases in the same continuous phase of an aqueous three-phase system

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3359-3366
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01688A, Paper
Do-Nhu-Trang Nguyen, Léa Waldmann, Valérie Ravaine, Taco Nicolai, Lazhar Benyahia
Janus-like droplets, covered with microgel, formed after the fusion of gelatin and dextran droplets in a common poly(ethylene oxide) phase.
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Angle-resolved optical spectroscopy of photonic cellulose nanocrystal films reveals the influence of additives on the mechanism of kinetic arrest

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00155A, Paper
Open Access
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Thomas G. Parton, Richard M. Parker, Sonja Osbild, Silvia Vignolini, Bruno Frka-Petesic
Photonic films produced by cellulose nanocrystal self-assembly offer a sustainable source of colouration. Their angular optical response reveals the suspension conditions at kinetic arrest and how common additives affect this liquid–solid transition.
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A viscosity measurement technique for ultra-low sample volumes

Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00050A, Paper
Mahrukh A Mir, Mahesh S. Tirumkudulu
We describe a unique method to measure the viscosity of liquids based on the fluid mechanics of thin films. A drop of sample is spread over a substrate by contacting...
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Synthesis and study of antibiofilm and antivirulence properties of flavonol analogues generated by palladium catalyzed ligand free Suzuki–Miyaura coupling against Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12278-12293
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08617H, Paper
Open Access
Anjitha Theres Benny, Masthan Thamim, Prakhar Srivastava, Sindoora Suresh, Krishnan Thirumoorthy, Loganathan Rangasamy, Karthikeyan S., Nalini Easwaran, Ethiraj Kannatt Radhakrishnan
An overview on the mechanism of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilm inhibition by Suzuki–Miyaura coupled flavonols.
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Selenosalicylate; a little-studied heavy-element analogue of the versatile thiosalicylate ligand

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12323-12336
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00926F, Paper
Open Access
Simeon Atiga, Graham C. Saunders, William Henderson
Selenosalicylic acid was synthesised by reacting 2-carboxybenzenediazonium chloride with Na2Se2 followed by reduction of the resulting diselenide with zinc and acetic acid. The deprotonated acid reacted with metal precursors to form selenosalicylate complexes.
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Fluorinated carbon as high-performance cathode for aqueous zinc primary batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12454-12462
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00835A, Paper
Open Access
Congping Xu, Liang Zhang, Fupeng Liu, Ruding Zhang, Hongjun Yue
Fluorinated carbon was employed as a cathode active substance for aqueous zinc batteries for the first time.
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Influence of potassium doping on the structural, conduction mechanism, and dielectric properties of CaFe2O4

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12464-12474
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00260A, Paper
Open Access
Mohamed Mounir Bouzayani, Manel Ben Abdessalem, Ibtihel Soudani, Abderrazek Oueslati, Abdelhedi Aydi
The frequency and temperature-related dielectric relaxation and electrical conduction mechanisms in potassium-doped CaFe2O4 oxide ceramic were investigated in this study throughout a temperature range of 313–673 K.
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Correction: 2-cyanopyridine derivatives enable N-terminal cysteine bioconjugation and peptide bond cleavage of glutathione under aqueous and mild conditions

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12416-12416
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA90039A, Correction
Open Access
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Tetsuya Yano, Takahiro Yamada, Hiroaki Ishida, Nami Ohashi, Toshimasa Itoh
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Harnessing the power of natural deep eutectic solvents (choline chloride/sucrose) and polypropylene glycol in the formation of aqueous biphasic systems and the application of these systems in drug extraction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12349-12359
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA07066B, Paper
Open Access
Fariba Ghaffari, Mohammed Taghi Zafarani-Moattar, Hemayat Shekaari
In recent times, there has been considerable interest in utilizing aqueous biphasic systems (ABSs) containing natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) for the extraction of various substances.
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Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell adsorbent for methylene blue sequestration: equilibrium, kinetic, thermodynamic, artificial intelligence, and DFT studies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12703-12719
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01074D, Paper
Open Access
Abisoye Abidemi Adaramaja, Abayomi Bamisaye, Shakirudeen Modupe Abati, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Morenike Oluwabunmi Adesina, Ayodeji Rapheal Ige, Oluwatobi Adeleke, Mopelola Abidemi Idowu, Abel Kolawole Oyebamiji, Olugbenga Solomon Bello
The quest for an efficient and sustainable adsorbent material that can effectively remove harmful and hazardous dyes from industrial effluent has become more intense. Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell is a new biosorbent for removing methylene blue dye from contaminated wastewater.
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Influence of the coagulation bath on the nanostructure of cellulose films regenerated from an ionic liquid solution

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12888-12896
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00971A, Paper
Open Access
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Lassi V. Tiihonen, Gabriel Bernardo, Robert Dalgliesh, Adélio Mendes, Steven R. Parnell
The structure of cellulose films prepared by nonsolvent-induced phase separation in coagulation baths of different mixtures and temperatures. High water volume fractions in the coagulation bath result in a highly reproducible gel-like structure with inhomogeneities.
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The influence of hydrogen bonding on the structure of organic–inorganic hybrid catalysts and its application in the solvent-free epoxidation of α-olefins

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12853-12863
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01399A, Paper
Open Access
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Hong-Bin Ju, Li-Zhi Zhang, De-Bao Li, Tao Geng, Ya-Jie Jiang, Ya-Kui Wang
Different reaction routes with the influence of hydrogen bonding and without hydrogen bonding.
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Regioselective C(sp2)–H halogenation of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines facilitated by hypervalent iodine(III) under aqueous and ambient conditions

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13095-13099
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA02090A, Paper
Open Access
Abhinay S. Chillal, Rajesh T. Bhawale, Umesh A. Kshirsagar
An efficient and mild approach has been developed for the regio-selective direct C3 halogenation of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines employing readily available potassium halide salts and a hypervalent iodine(III) reagent at ambient temperature.
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A surface-independent bioglue using photo-crosslinkable benzophenone moiety

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12966-12976
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01866D, Paper
Open Access
Yue Shi, Xuelian Tao, Ping Du, Paul Pasic, Lars Esser, Hsien-Yeh Chen, Helmut Thissen, Peng-Yuan Wang
The UV-crosslinkable benzophenone (BP) “bio-glue” efficiently crosslinks with various surfaces and biomolecules. The beauty of this bio-glue lies in its simplicity and broad applicability, requiring no sophisticated equipment or reaction conditions.
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Tuning the photophysical properties of ESIPT active unsymmetrical azine dyes by the change in the substituent and solvent: TD-PBE0 and TD-CAM-B3LYP studies

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00039K, Paper
Hossein Roohi, Tahereh Pouryahya
The photophysical properties of the designed ESIPT active as well as donor–acceptor structured unsymmetrical azine dyes L1L5 were investigated at PBE0/6-31++G(d,p) and CAM-B3LYP/6-31++G(d,p) levels of theory in the gas phase and solvent media.
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A molecular-design approach for selective sulfate separation from competitive acidic and alkaline aqueous media

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00031E, Review Article
Arghya Basu, Sandeep Kumar Dey
Selective and efficient removal of sulfate from aqueous solution having a high concentration of other competing ions is an important aspect of separation science technology and has attracted considerable attention...
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Women in HP are becoming financially independent thanks to pine needles




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Comfort stations to the rescue

Himachal Pradesh is innovating with community sanitary complexes across districts




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On the margins, but the frequency is right

Though unrecognised, community radio is playing a key role in spreading awareness about Covid-19




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A true digital revolution or ‘exclusion through technology’?

Lack of smartphones and poor connectivity have severely cramped internet outreach in Manipur during the ongoing pandemic




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Influence of polyol impurities on the transesterification kinetics, molecular structures and properties of isosorbide polycarbonate

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4204-4220
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00840E, Paper
Mingfa Guo, Yaning Wang, Zhenguang Li, Jielin Xu, Qian Chen, Jing Wu, Huaping Wang
A so-called “reverse-addition” model protocol based on two kinds of polyol impurities (glycerol and 2-deoxy-D-ribose) was established to systematically demonstrate their influence on the polymerization and properties of PIC.
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Scalable design of uniform oligourethanes for impact study of chain length, sequence and end groups on thermal properties

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4319-4326
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01001A, Paper
Open Access
Jens Van Hoorde, Nezha Badi, Filip E. Du Prez
A bidirectional growth-based protocol is used for the synthesis of a series of sequence-defined oligourethanes in large scale (50 g). The effect of chain length, sequence and end group functionalities on the thermal properties is evaluated.
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Bio-photo-Fenton-like RAFT polymerization under blue light

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4447-4453
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00593G, Paper
James L. Grace, Greg G. Qiao
An oxygen-tolerant bio-photo-Fenton RAFT polymerization method that possesses good livingness and temporal control.
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Acid-labile and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks by aqueous polymerization for in situ encapsulation and release

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4454-4464
DOI: 10.1039/D3PY00677H, Paper
Open Access
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Gavin Irvine, Stuart Herron, Daniel W. Lester, Efrosyni Themistou
Aqueous RAFT polymerization for the preparation of degradable and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks, in situ dye encapsulation and release.
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Sequence-defined structural transitions by calcium-responsive proteins

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00907J, Paper
Marina Chang, Winnie Huang, Gatha Shambharkar, Kenny Hernandez, Danielle Jamie Mai
Biopolymer sequences dictate their functions, and protein-based polymers are a promising platform to establish sequence–function relationships for novel biopolymers. To efficiently explore vast sequence spaces of natural proteins, sequence repetition...
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ROS/pH dual-responsive quercetin-loaded guanosine borate supramolecular hydrogel enema in dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10861-10876
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01659A, Paper
Luqing Zhao, Dan Dou, Di Zhang, Xin Deng, Ning Ding, Yun Ma, Xingyu Ji, Shengsheng Zhang, Chao Li
GBQ hydrogel enema for treating DSS-induced colitis in mice.
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High-temperature emulsification coupled with low-temperature gelation for fabrication of agarose microsphere implants with well-controlled size for skin tissue enhancement

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10983-10993
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01564A, Paper
Qi Wang, Huiyu Yan, Ying Guo, Bei Tian, Jianxi Xiao
Agarose offers self-gelation, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. We have developed a high-temperature emulsification followed by low-temperature gelation method to create agarose microsphere implants for skin tissue augmentation.
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Decellularization of caprine forestomach rumen tissue modified with silver nanowires as an antibacterial skin substitute scaffold in wound care therapeutics

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01560F, Paper
Athmana P. A., Asna Jaleel K. I., Sinduja Malarkodi Elangovan, Riza Paul, Naveen Subbaiyan, Parthiban Shanmugam, Gopal Shankar Krishnakumar
Caprine forestomach native collagen (CFNC) modified with silver nanowires (AgNWs) as a new class of biomimetic xenograft for skin regeneration with strong antimicrobial properties.
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Long-term leaching kinetics and solution chemistry of aqueous BaTiO3 powder suspensions: a numerical model supported experiment

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01708K, Paper
Marcus Bentzen, Vojtěch Lindauer, Pavel Mokrý, Ragnhild Elizabeth Aune, Julia Glaum
The advent of lead-free perovskite materials with favorable toxicity profiles has made them candidates for in vivo and environmental applications.
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Nanocrystalline alloy-mediated delivery of mosaic epitope peptides for universal influenza vaccine

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB00742E, Paper
Hongyu Wang, Han Fu, Liyan Zhai, Jiaqing Le, Bohan Guo, Yuyang Zhou, Chenlin Ji, Dapeng Li, Yue Zhang
Mosaic influenza antimicrobial peptide-like epitopes (Ampitopes) co-crystalize with poly(I:C), a TLR3 agonist, into nanocrystalline vaccine, which boosts immunogenicity via multivalent toll like receptor 3 (TLR3) binding and immune activation.
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Fluorescence sensing techniques for quality evaluation of traditional Chinese medicines: a review

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01886A, Review Article
Yanyu Xiao, Hui Wang, Chenxia Gao, Xinyi Ye, Yuting Lai, Meiling Chen, Xiaoliang Ren
We summarized the advantages and advanced applications of fluorescence sensing technology compared with other analytical techniques, as well as the challenges and prospects of current application in the field of TCM quality evaluation.
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'It's a dream come true to win Indian idol'

'When I started my journey in Indian Idol, a lot of people laughed at me for not knowing Hindi well. I did feel bad but I did not let anything negative affect me and took it as a challenge.' Meet Indian Idol 9 winner V Revanth.




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Bigg Boss 11: 'It is 100% true. I love Puneesh'

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Bigg Boss 16: Guess Who Is NOMINATED?

Day 3 inside the Bigg Boss house has the contestants at loggerheads even as they take part in the first nomination task.




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Tackle those exam blues

Students of Delhi University talk about how they will face the semester exams.




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‘Main aisa kyon hoon’: Exploring the unique factor

David J Linden investigates what makes us human and what makes us distinctly, immutably ourselves




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Worried about post-Olympics blues? These podcasts promise to keep the flame alive

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The past and the present are in constant dialogue at the Ramappa Temple

World Heritage Site tag brings droves of tourists to sleepy Palampet, where the shrine is located




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Making all at work feel wanted and valued

When every member of the support function in a company is recognised and respected, it becomes a visible indicator of the culture and happiness quotient of an organisation




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Machan at the Taj takes its guests for a safari — inside its kitchens!

The iconic hotel at the heart of Delhi is reimagining and re-inventing the business of hospitality in creative ways




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Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved

Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up scale the highest summit in the world




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Reference-free quantitative mass spectrometry in the presence of nonlinear distortion caused by in situ chemical reactions among constituents

Analyst, 2024, 149,5320-5328
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00961D, Paper
Yusuke Hibi
Nonlinear reference-free analysis in pyrolysis-MS enables accurate compositional analysis even in reactive and interactive systems.
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Analysis of blue and green REACH compliant tattoo inks

Analyst, 2024, 149,5329-5335
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00793J, Paper
Kelli Moseman, Sasha Noble, Sage Sanders, Huiyuan Guo, John R. Swierk
REACH legislation in Europe has banned the use of Pigment Blue 15:3 and Pigment Green 7 in tattoo inks and permanent makeups and requires all labels include an accurate list of ingredients.
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