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Electrochemical nitrate reduction for ammonia production: amorphous or crystalline oxidized copper catalyst?

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,8689-8693
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07506K, Communication
Quanxiao Peng, Dandan Xing, Liuqi Dong, Yuhan Fu, Jixue Lu, Xiaoyu Wang, Changhong Wang, Chunxian Guo
An amorphous oxidized copper (a-O–Cu) is designed to investigate for electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia. It is found that a-O–Cu has high capability for water dissociation and amorphous structure-enabled high catalytic activity.
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Non-equilibrium defect chemistry in oxygen-rich zinc oxide nano-tetrapods synthesized using atmospheric pressure microplasma

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,9212-9231
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA06821H, Paper
Open Access
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Dilli babu Padmanaban, Paul Maguire, Davide Mariotti
We demonstrate the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoscale tetrapods (nTPs) using an atmospheric pressure microplasma with a metal wire as a sacrificial electrode.
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Rejuvenating manganese-based rechargeable batteries: fundamentals, status and promise

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,8617-8639
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00466C, Review Article
Weizhai Bao, Hao Shen, Yangyang Zhang, Chengfei Qian, Dingyu Cui, Jingjie Xia, He Liu, Cong Guo, Feng Yu, Jingfa Li, Kaiwen Sun
Energy storage devices with advanced rechargeable batteries are highly demanded by our modern society.
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Porous carbon nitride rods as an efficient photoanode for water splitting and benzylamine oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00237G, Paper
Sanjit Mondal, Gabriel Mark, Ayelet Tashakory, Michael Volokh, Menny Shalom
A polymeric carbon nitride layer with controlled directionality, morphology, and nitrogen defects serves as a photoanode to allow photoelectrochemical (PEC) water-splitting and benzylamine oxidation.
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Mussel-mimetic thermal conductive films with solid–solid phase change and shape-adaptive performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00031E, Paper
Donglei Li, Canxia Ding, Sicong Shen, Jun Wang, Limin Wu, Bo You, Guibao Tao
Inspired by mussel structure, a novel thermally conductive phase change film is made using hot pressing, layer-by-layer stacking, cutting, and splicing. It has high thermal conductivity, low thermal resistance, high latent heat, and electrical insulation, suitable as a thermal interface material.
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Correction: Super-adsorbent hydrogel for removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,9242-9246
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA90061H, Correction
Open Access
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Xiao-Sai Hu, Rui Liang, Guoxing Sun
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Soft-oxometalates (SOMs): crafting the pillars of a sustainable future

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07580J, Review Article
Nidhi Kumari, Soumyajit Roy
Soft-oxometalates as a tool of chemical science for designing sustainable solutions.
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Prolonging exciton diffusion length via manipulating molecular stacking enables pseudo-planar heterojunction organic solar cells over 19% efficiency

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00594E, Paper
Wang Ke, Fuwen Zhao, Yufan Zhu, Yi He, Zesheng Liu, Xiao Han, Qi Ai, Xingxing Shen, Bao Li, Jianqi Zhang, Yuze Lin, Chun-Ru Wang, Dan He
The limited exciton diffusion length (LD) of organic semiconductors constraints exciton dissociation in pseudo-planar heterojunction (PPHJ) organic solar cells (OSCs), which is deemed as the bottleneck issue hampering the further...
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Probing the potential of Al2CO/SiC heterostructures for visible light driven photocatalytic water splitting using first-principles strategies

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00885E, Paper
Amina Shehbaz, Abdul Majid, Hira Batool, Mohammad Alkhedher, Sajjad Haider, Kamran Alam
Photocatalytic water splitting is a sustainable and eco-friendly method for renewable energy production. The fabrication of an efficient photocatalyst based on two-dimensional (2D) interfaces with suitable band offsets is at...
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Heteroatom-doped Graphene for Marvellous Hydrogen Storage: Unveiling Recent Advances and Future Pathways

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00717D, Review Article
Shankar Ghotia, Tripti Rimza, Shiv Singh, Neeraj Dwivedi, Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Pradip Kumar
Hydrogen energy and storage are gaining significant attention due to their potential to address various energy and environmental challenges. Storage of hydrogen in a solid–state media is an area of...
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Scalable preparation of flexible heterogeneous graphene oxide structures for high performance wet power generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01819B, Paper
Yu Gao, Xiaoming Cai, Yuzhou Zhao, Wentian Huang, Jian Lv, Jie Wang, Zhenliang Hao, Huiming Liang, Honglin Tan, Jinming Cai
Moisture-driven energy generation (MEG) has attracted great attention in recent years, and the interaction of functionalized nanomaterials with water offers the possibility of MEG. However, current MEG devices require specific...
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Bi-intercalated vanadium pentoxide synthesized via hydrogen peroxide-induced phase transition for highly stable cathode in aqueous zinc ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07984H, Paper
Jian-an Chen, Xuejun Hou, Xueli Wang, Chunxia Wang, Jiawei Wen, Yongjie Bu, Guoyong Huang, Tiantian Cao, Shengming Xu
Operating principle of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs).
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Co–Co2C catalysts supported on carbon-coated ordered mesoporous silica with promoted CO insertion and C–C coupling for higher alcohol synthesis from syngas

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01179A, Paper
Zhuoshi Li, Siqi Fan, Zhuang Zeng, Shaoxia Guo, Xiaofeng Pei, Shouying Huang, Yong Wang, Yue Wang, Xinbin Ma
Co–Co2C catalysts supported on carbon-coated ordered mesoporous silica showed superior performance for HAS than catalysts with uncoated and amorphous supports.
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Size and orientation of polar nanoregions characterized by PDF analysis and using a statistical model in a Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3–PbTiO3 ferroelectric re-entrant relaxor

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00240G, Paper
Laijun Liu, Kaiyuan Chen, Dawei Wang, Manuel Hinterstein, Anna-Lena Hansen, Michael Knapp, Biaolin Peng, Xianran Xing, Yuanpeng Zhang, Jing Kong, Abhijit Pramanick, Mads Ry Vogel Jørgensen, Frederick Marlton
Local structure information of relaxor ferroelectrics is key to a clear understanding of their structure–property relationships. The size of polar nanoregions is determined based on the local atomic displacement and dielectric response.
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Regulating the local microenvironment on porous Cu nanosheets for enhancing electrocatalytic CO2 reduction selectivity to ethylene

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01198H, Paper
Dan Wang, Qingqing Song, Kaibin Li, Yuwei Zhou, Junjun Mao, Chenchen Zhang, Yang Lou, Chengsi Pan, Jiawei Zhang, Yongfa Zhu, Ying Zhang
Local microenvironments of the ECO2RR play an important role in tuning the adsorption energy of crucial intermediates, which helps enhance ECO2RR selectivity.
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Oxygen insertion at the cage center: an unconventional tuning strategy for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of atomically precise copper cluster cocatalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07218E, Paper
Yun-Dong Cao, Di Yin, Ming-Liang Wang, Hong Liu, Yi Feng, Lin-Lin Fan, Cai-Li Lv, Guang-Gang Gao
This work not only confirms the long-standing prediction that the Cu8 center can accommodate an oxygen atom but also demonstrates a novel central atom regulation strategy to obtain highly active copper clusters as photocatalysts.
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NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanoarrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces for highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00772G, Paper
Jing Liu, Da Liu, Xiaoxiao Yan, Peifang Guo, Hongbin Xu, Peng Chen, Renbing Wu
One-dimensional heterostructured NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanorod arrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces have been rationally synthesized, exhibiting an excellent OER electrocatalytic performance.
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Enhanced Hydrogen Production by Assisted Biomass Gasification Using Lithium Manganate as Bifunctional Material

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00224E, Paper
Open Access
Carlos Hernández-Fontes, Nan Wang, Nayeli Gómez-Garduño, Heriberto Pfeiffer
The rising energy demand, among other economic and technological factors, increases the greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is crucial to develop technologies to produce clean energy, such as hydrogen (H2)...
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Green solvents in battery recycling: status and challenges

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07905H, Review Article
Wenyuan Qiao, Ren Zhang, Yikai Wen, Xinyi Wang, Zheng Wang, Guoqiang Tang, Minghao Liu, Hyokyeong Kang, Zafar Said, Jang-Yeon Hwang, Changhui Liu
A green solvent hybrid system will bring about sustainable development in the battery industry by efficiently and environmentally friendly recycling of valuable resources contained in waste batteries.
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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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Kirk Cousins has right shoulder, right elbow injuries

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has worked hard to fully overcome the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season prematurely.




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Plasticity tunable artificial synapses based on organic electrochemical transistors with aqueous electrolytes

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03569K, Paper
Ruhua Wu, Miao Xie, Yuhua Cheng, Dan Zhao, Liang-Wen Feng, Jianhua Chen, Wei Huang
By regulating ion transporting kinetics and ion diffusion distances in organic mixed ionic–electronic conductor channels, highly tunable short- and long-term plasticity are obtained in vOECTs with aqueous electrolytes.
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Multimodal anti-counterfeiting inks: modern use of an ancient pigment in synergy with a persistent phosphor

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04228J, Paper
ALESSANDRO LO BIANCO, Francesco Armetta, Vitalii Boiko, Dariusz Hreniak, Maria Luisa Saladino
A multi-level luminescent, transparent and not-permanent inks for anti-counterfeiting systems and security was developed. The inks emit a radiation of different wavelength depending on the radiation used to illuminate them,...
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The Mushroom Color Atlas: An Interactive Web Site Lets You Explore the Incredible Spectrum of Colors Created from Fungi

Enter the Mushroom Color Atlas, and you can discover the “beautiful and subtle colors derived from dyeing with mushrooms.” Featuring 825 colors, each associated with different types of mushrooms, the interactive atlas lets you appreciate the broad spectrum of colors latent in the fungi kingdom. The shades, tints, and hues will surprise you. Julie Beeler, […]




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A cafe in Coimbatore pays an ode to the riding community with a nutritious menu




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Two prison staff placed under suspension in Salem




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Entrepreneurs in Salem undergo training in business and financial excellence




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CUSAT to host higher education conclave




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Revise OBC creamy layer limit, say MPs at House panel meeting

They say that many OBC candidates have been unable to join the Civil Services despite clearing the exam




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Try to stand on your own legs, Supreme Court tells NCP led by Ajit Pawar to stop using Sharad Pawar’s pictures, videos

The Bench asked the Ajit Pawar camp to circulate an online message among its leaders, party workers and representatives against using the pictures or video/audio clips of Sharad Pawar, whether old or new




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Omar seeks compensation from Centre over losses due to Indus Water Treaty

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s remarks that the IWT hinders J&K’s power capacity spark row; the focus should be the return of power projects from National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, says former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti




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BJP accuses Congress of releasing election manifesto during “silence” period in Jharkhand

Mr. Patra claimed that the Congress wanted to give 4% reservation to the Muslim organisations and contractors in public tenders




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NIFT’s craft cluster projects enriching J&K’s artisans, crafts: L-G Manoj Sinha

He described J&K as “a repository of Indian creative traditions




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Mamata calls for unity of hills and plains; focuses on development in north Bengal

This is her first official visit to Darjeeling in two years; she did not go to the hills even during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns




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Use fog safety devices to ensure punctuality and safety of trains in winters: SCR GM




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US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to attend inaugural US India Indian Ocean Dialogue in Delhi

During his visit, on November 13-14, Campbell will also participate in the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) Intersessional to further expand cooperation between the United States and India on technological innovation and production




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Indian households accumulated USD 9.7 trillion in wealth over last ten years: Morgan Stanley




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India IT spending to reach USD 160 billion in 2025 fueled by application and infrastructure software market growth: Gartner




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Google.org awards USD 1 mn grant to Karya to boost ai-based economic opportunities for low-income communities




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EU, Belgium, Denmark and Germany envoys visit Adani's Khavda, Mundra businesses, Gautam Adani says It was a privilege




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India's index of industrial production shows 3.1 per cent growth in September 2024




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FSSAI discusses various sets of compliances with e-commerce food operators




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Integrated manufacturing cluster to be developed in Bihar's Gaya




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India among top 10 countries in patents, trademarks, and industrial designs: WIPO 2024 report




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LTIMindtree expands footprint in US with new innovation facility




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India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG




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India set to become 'major producer' of electric vehicles like China: Mark Mobius




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Russia discusses cooperation in pulses trade with India




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A multifunctional “three-in-one” fluorescent theranostic system for hepatic ischemia–reperfusion injury

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04962D, Edge Article
Open Access
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Jihong Liu, Dongni Yin, Wen Zhang, Xin Wang, Tony D. James, Ping Li, Bo Tang
A single-component multifunctional fluorescent theranostic system (MB-Gly) for use during hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI) has been developed.
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There will be census in country but not based on caste: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje