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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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A four-day Wild Food Festival in the Nilgiris puts the spotlight on sustainability

Climate crisis is real. It’s time to switch the narrative towards seasonal, locally available produce for sustainability, say speakers at the recently-concluded four-day Nilgiris Wild Food Festival




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Millets and mushrooms take the top spot on Godrej’s food trend report

The sixth edition of the report, which was launched in Mumbai with a dinner highlighting millets, predicts more interest in hyper-regional cuisine, vegan diets and mindful snacking



  • Life & Style

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Crafting porous nanoscaled architecture as a potential frontier for drug delivery

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, 9,1085-1106
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00098F, Review Article
Koyeli Girigoswami, Pragya Pallavi, Agnishwar Girigoswami
Porous nanostructures exhibit remarkable nanoplatforms for payload delivery to diseased cells with high loading capacity, favorable release profiles, improved hemocompatibility, biocompatibility, and safe clearance after biodegradation.
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Gram-scale synthesis of aggregation-caused quenching-resistant red-emissive carbon dots for potential applications

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7265-7276
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00321G, Paper
Ashok Kumar, Kanchan Negi, Sumanta Kumar Sahu
This work describes the gram-scale synthesis of N/S-doped carbon dots for red emissive properties. The developed carbon dots can be used in WLEDs, fingerprinting, bioimaging, fluorescent ink, and room-temperature phosphorescence.
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Highly crystalline graphite nanofibers as an anode for high-performance potassium-ion batteries

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7497-7502
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00662C, Paper
Kaixuan Sun, Kun Chang, Jinshuo Tan, Chuan-Fu Sun, Qin Liu
Graphite nanofibres with high crystallinity and low defect levels for potassium-ion batteries with high initial Coulombic efficiency and long cycling stability are reported in this study.
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Unraveling the inhibitory potential of Rosetta designed de novo cyclic peptides on PARP7 through molecular dynamics simulations

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7347-7355
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00016A, Paper
Yuqi Zhu, Aamir Mehmood, Daixi Li
Cyclic peptides have the characteristics of antibodies and small molecules and have better advantages over small molecules.
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Oxazoline amino acid bioconjugates: one-pot synthesis and analysis of supramolecular interactions

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00995A, Paper
Marija Bakija, Berislav Perić, Srećko I. Kirin
Oxazoline amino acid bioconjugates were synthesized; the relative stability of a supramolecular dimer of a tris-derivative was investigated using mean absolute error values (MAE), derived from 1H NMR experiments and DFT calculations.
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Rapid Synthesis of MXenes and Its Potential Risk to Bacterial Communities in Tomato Rhizosphere

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00827D, Communication
cheng chen, Yuchen Liu, Houpu Zhang, Jie Ren, Chao Zhang, Mao Xu, Dan Liu, Yuru Wang, Weiwei Lei, Xiaoli Zhao
As a thriving group of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, MXenes offer tremendous application and development prospects because of their excellent physical and chemical properties. Rhizosphere bacteria colonize the narrow ecosystem region...
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Interfacial catalytic degradation mechanism of n-hexane over polyhedral Co3O4 nanocatalysts derived from topotactic condensation of ZIF-67

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00101J, Paper
Yunlong Guo, Meicheng Wen, Guiying Li, Jiejing Kong, Shengnan Song, Qiuxia Liu, Taicheng An
A progressive transition from the L–H model to MvK model is observed, where a polyhedral Co3O4 nanocatalyst enabled by topotactic condensation of ZIF-67 is synthesized for catalytic degradation of n-hexane.
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Mycogenic silver nanoparticles from Penicillium citrinum IB-CLP11 – their antimicrobial activity and potential toxicity effects on freshwater organisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00002A, Paper
Arthur Pérez Aguiar, Cristiane Angélica Ottoni, Claudia de Lima Ramos Aquaroli, Evelyn Caroline Vicente Mendes, Ana Lúzia de Souza Araújo, Marta Filipa Simões, Edison Barbieri
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are some of the most attractive nanomaterials for commercial applications, but they can also be a very challenging issue from the point of view of cytotoxicity and phytotoxicity as agents that damage genetic information.
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Spotlight on Island of Crows

Kakkathuruthu, 75 km from Kochi airport, went from remote island to world famous, thanks to a Nat Geo feature. PRIYADERSHINI S finds out why




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Putting Indian potato products on world map — the HyFarm way

It took advantage of Covid situation to reach out to buyers abroad, says its CEO




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Researchers identify new potential treatment for cardiac arrhythmias




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Union Minister Kumaraswamy spotlights 'revolutionary changes' in India's health sector




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Nvidia to take Intel’s spot on Dow Jones Industrial Average 




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Indian IT industry confident amid potential Trump return, sees reduced H1B visa dependency

 The U.S. remains the largest market for India’s IT exports, contributing 55% of its $200 billion in IT-BPM exports.




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Indian IT sector lags in global RPE standards, yet digital shift signals growth potential

The Indian IT sector, while traditionally emphasising cost-effective outsourcing, is gradually evolving to enhance RPE and profitability through investments in upskilling and digital innovation




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Deconstructive annulation mediated one-pot synthesis of xanthene derivatives

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00093E, Paper
Balasubramaniyam Manikandan, Subbiah Thamotharan, Olivier Blacque, Subramaniapillai Selva Ganesan
One-pot, two-step methodology utilized for the sequential C–O/C–N cleavage followed by intramolecular/intermolecular annulation reaction.
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Not exclusively the activity, but the sweet spot: a dehydrogenase point mutation synergistically boosts activity, substrate tolerance, thermal stability and yield

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,3009-3018
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00211C, Paper
Yu-Ke Cen, Lin Zhang, Yue Jiang, Xiang-Fu Meng, Yuan Li, Chao Xiang, Ya-Ping Xue, Yu-Guo Zheng
A single-point mutation of 7α-HSDH achieved the highest activity and synergistically improved substrate tolerance, thermal stability, cofactor affinity, and conversion rate.
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Design, synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking studies of quinoline-anthranilic acid hybrids as potent anti-inflammatory drugs

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00040D, Paper
Sidra Siddique, Khalid Hussain, Naureen Shehzadi, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Nadeem Arshad, Sadaf Iftikhar, Farhat Saghir, Ayisha Shaukat, Muhammad Sarfraz, Nisar Ahmed
Despite the high global prevalence, rheumatoid arthritis lacks a satisfactory treatment.
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Facile synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline containing dithiocarbamate derivatives via one-pot sequential multicomponent reaction

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00490F, Communication
SIDDHARTHA KUMAR SENAPATI, Anit Pal, Animesh Das
An efficient sequential multi-component method for the synthesis of tertrahydroquinoline containing dithiocarbamate has been developed. This reaction involved a boronic acid-catalyzed reduction of quinoline to tertrahydroquinoline, followed by nucleophilic addition...
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A Highly Diastereoselective One-Pot Ugi/Radical Spirocyclization/Aza-Michael Addition Sequence

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00610K, Communication
Chandra Volla, Salman Khan, Abhradeep Chatterjee, Akshay Murali Nair
We hereby report a highly diastereoselective synthesis of chalcogenated azaspirotricycles via a one-pot Ugi/spirocyclization/ aza-Michael addition sequence. The reaction proceeded via a key visible light mediated spirocyclization step under mild,...
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Telemedicine in India: is the government’s eSanjeevani platform living up to its potential?

While the eSanjeevani numbers are impressive, doctors and experts point out that unless a number of systemic issues -- including low doctor numbers on the platform are fixed -- telemedicine in the country will not be able to move past infancy





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A potent display of art

Swift and striking movements marked the depiction of five mythical weapons in “Divya Astra”.




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Engaging and retaining your high potentials

Providing meaningful roles and constant mentoring are essential




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CM exhorts Godrej Agrovet to explore potential in real state, furniture and consumers goods sectors in Telangana

Govt prepared to extend necessary support to the company in expanding its oil palm and dairy businesses 




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Centre estimates dip in onion, potato production this year

Agriculture Ministry releases advance production estimates for 2023-24 and final estimates for the year 2022-23




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Ram Pothineni, Boyapati Sreenu in action mode with ‘Skanda’

Boyapati Sreenu and Ram Pothineni’s Telugu action entertainer titled ‘Skanda - the attacker’




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Gaming PCs emerge as bright spot for laptop makers in a slowing market

India has traditionally been a market for mobile gaming, but now, there is a significant shift from mobile gamers to PC gaming enthusiasts



  • Computers & Laptops

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Nikolaĭ Ilʹin : "U men︠i︡a estʹ koe-kakie mysli otnositelʹno nabornoĭ oblozhki" / kniga Vladimira Krichevskogo o graficheskom oformlenii nizhegorodskoĭ pechati 20-x godov (XX veka) i vkrat︠t︡ce o tom, chto bylo potom.

Moskva : Samolet, 2000.




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Chemical perspectives on heteroanionic compounds: a potential playground for multiferroics

Mater. Chem. Front., 2024, 8,3674-3701
DOI: 10.1039/D4QM00454J, Review Article
Karishma Prasad, Vivian Nguyen, Bingheng Ji, Jasmine Quah, Danielle Goodwin, Jian Wang
This review briefly summarizes the chemical flexibility and physical properties of heteroanionic compounds and their potential applications as multiferroics.
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Researcher Explains Why Humans Can't Spot Real-Life Deepfake Masks

Deepfakes may seem like an internet scourge, but so-called "hyperreal" masks have fooled people in real-life and have even been used in crimes. To learn more about these masks and our ability to spot them, WIRED's Matt Simon talked with researcher Rob Jenkins.




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Chess Pro Explains How to Spot Cheaters

"Only a bot would play that!" Sacrificing a Queen in chess is a move you're much more likely to see a bot make as opposed to a human, as humans want to protect the game's most valuable piece. In the wake of the recent chess cheating scandal, Levy Rozman from GothamChess explains how you actually cheat at chess. Using artificial intelligence, see how people use everything from bathroom cell phones to ear pieces to try to skirt the rules and gain an edge.




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Sweet MOFs: Exploring the Potential and Restraints of Integrating Carbohydrates with Metal-Organic Frameworks for Biomedical Applications

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00525B, Review Article
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Alessio Zuliani, Victor Ramos, Alberto Escudero, Noureddine Khiar
The unique features of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) such as biodegradability, reduced toxicity and high surface area offer the possibility of developing smart nanosystems for biomedical applications through the simultaneous functionalization...
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Protein corona potentiates recovery of nanoparticle-induced disrupted tight junctions in endothelial cells

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00178H, Communication
Muhammad Daniyal Ghouri, Ayesha Tariq, Jabran Saleem, Abdul Muhaymin, Rong Cai, Chunying Chen
Nanoparticle interactions with biological systems are intricate processes influenced by various factors, among which the formation of a protein corona plays a pivotal role. This research investigates a novel aspect...
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Tamil Nadu projects a potential for 1.4 GW in wind repowering in the near term

The Tamil Nadu government has recently introduced its Repowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024




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A tale of two brands reviving our grandma’s pots and pans

Reviving traditional Indian cookware for modern kitchens, P-Tal and Green Heirloom cater to conscious consumers seeking heritage products




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A Gaussian Spot Overlap Ablation Model for Prediction of Aluminium Alloy Spectral Peak Intensity in High Pulse Repetition Frequency LIBS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00298A, Paper
Dongming Qu, Bohao Su, Zhongshu Bai, Biye Liu, Xueying Jin, Guanyu Chen, Yuting Fu, Tingwen Gu, Guang Yang, Qingkai Li
The use of microjoule high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) lasers as excitation sources is an important direction in the miniaturisation of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments. However, high PRF LIBS...
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Industrial hub to residential hotspot

Skyrocketing land prices in adjoining neighbourhoods has given Guindy a new lease of life as a residential market.




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Biocon Foundation announces Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders Atlas project

The Atlas Project aims to evaluate and accurately deploy point-of-care (PoC) diagnosis systems in the national healthcare system for accurate screening, detection and prognosis of oral potentially malignant disorders




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Promoting fast potassium storage in CoSe2/VSe2 non-layered/layered heterostructured nanofibers

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30289-30297
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06049K, Paper
Shuhao Xiao, Ying Zhu, Ximeng Liu, Ruichuan Zhang, Jiaqian Qin, Haiyuan Chen, Xiaobin Niu, John Wang, Jinxia Jiang, Jun Song Chen
A heterostructure of non-layered CoSe2 and layered VSe2 was designed to enhance K storage. The lattice mismatch created significant distortion at phase boundaries, facilitating K diffusion and improving electrochemical performance in PIBs.
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One-pot spatial engineering of multi-enzymes in metal–organic frameworks for enhanced cascade activity

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30318-30328
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06211F, Paper
Wenqing Fan, Kang Liang, Jieying Liang
A one-pot strategy was developed for the first time to achieve the precise spatial arrangement of multiple enzymes in MOFs, improving multi-enzyme cascade efficiency.
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Pre-lithiation carbon anodes mitigating potassium loss toward for high-performance potassium-ion energy storage devices

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA06451H, Paper
Danni Du, Qingyuan Liu, Jing Gao, Yuying Qin, Xiaobo Jiang, Yuanchang Shi, Minghao Hua, Xiaohang Lin, Zhiwei Zhang, Chengxiang Wang, Long-Wei Yin, Rutao Wang
Pre-potassiation technologies with the functions of providing additional potassium sources and/or mitigating potassium loss during cycling, make them capable of enhancing the energy density and cycling life of potassium-ion capacitors...
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Kyle Hamilton, Isaiah Likely not spotted at Tuesday practice

After defeating the Bengals last Thursday, the Ravens got back on the field for an extra practice on Tuesday in advance of their Week 11 matchup with the Steelers.




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Bears pivot to another potential location for Chicago stadium

The Bears can't get their effort to muster political support — and taxpayer money — for a new stadium off the ground.




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TCS Chennai’s Jayakanthan retains top spot at businessline Cerebration Quiz 2024

The event, sponsored by Title Partner JK Tyre and powered by Indian Oil, in association with BSE and University partner Amity University, Mumbai, saw participation from over 3,600 individuals across the country.




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Ayodhya Deepotsav sets two Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas and mass aarti

Held along the Saryu River’s 55 ghats, including Ram ki Paidi, over 25.12 lakh diyas were lit, with 1,121 participants performing ‘aarti’ in unison




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Trump’s call to Modi on Covid-related drug spotlights two Indian drugmakers

This, even as DGFT bans export of hydroxychloroquine