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Heteroatom-assisted oxygen vacancies in cerium oxide catalysts for efficient synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from CO2 and methanol

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6513-6523
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00702F, Paper
Niladri Maity, Samiyah A. Al-Jendan, Samir Barman, Nagendra Kulal, E. A. Jaseer
Heteroatom (N, S) assisted CeO2 nanorod materials exhibited enhanced catalytic efficiency in the synthesis of dimethyl carbonate from CO2 and methanol, attributed to their superior surface acidity, basicity, Ce3+ concentration, and oxygen vacancies.
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Highly effective solar CO2 fixation via photocatalytic carboxylation of aromatic amines with carbon dioxide over a covalent organic framework (COF) as a photocatalyst

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14,6670-6677
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00949E, Paper
Chandani Singh, Jae Young Kim, No-Joong Park, Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Jin-Ook Baeg
Facile synthesis of the Tp-DAMS COF as a photocatalyst for efficient solar carboxylation of aromatic amines with CO2. The CO2 conversion efficiency into carboxylic acid is 99.9% without the necessity of using stoichiometric metallic reductants.
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Phenol Hydroxyl-Modified Imine-Based Covalent organic framework for enhanced solar-driven generation of H2O2 via Hydrogen Bonds

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01096E, Paper
Lang Chen, Song Qin, Jiahui Hang, Bo Chen, Jinyang Kang, yang zhao, Shan-Yong Chen, Yongdong Jin, Hongjian Yan, Yuanhua Wang, Xia Chuanqin
Photosynthesis of H2O2 have been considered an eco-friendly strategy. However, the concentration of H2O2 in reported studies is far from industrial requirement. Herein, we present a strategy by employing phenolic...
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Anthracene-based covalent organic framework supported palladium nanoparticles for visible-light-mediated Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01083C, Paper
Lei Li, Qiujie Shan, Jiyuan Zang, Lei Yu, David James Young, Zhi-Gang Ren, Hong-Xi Li
An anthracene-based covalent organic framework (COF) anchoring Pd(0) nanoparticles (Pd/AntCOF) photocatalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling of arylbromides and arylboronic acids in water under blue LED irradiation at ambient temperature. The AntCOF both...
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IBzH (IBenzhydryl): Sterically-Flexible N-Aliphatic N-Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHC) for Iron-Catalyzed C(sp3)–C(sp2) Cross-Coupling of Unactivated Haloalkanes

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY01315H, Communication
Marlena Kardela, Błażej Dziuk, Roman Szostak, Michal Szostak, Elwira Bisz
Iron-catalyzed cross-coupling has emerged as a pivotal concept for the synthesis of valuable products across various facets of chemical research, including pharmaceuticals, organic materials and biological probes. In this respect,...
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Unlocking new possibilities: application of MXenes in 3D bioprinting for advanced therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20037-20047
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02906B, Minireview
Yusuf Olatunji Waidi, Nipun Jain
This article presents MXenes' potential in 3D bioprinting, discussing their benefits for bio-printed scaffolds, 3D bioprinting techniques, bio-ink criteria, applications of MXene-incorporated constructs, current challenges, and future directions.
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Active site engineering of intermetallic nanoparticles by the vapour–solid synthesis: carbon black supported nickel tellurides for hydrogen evolution

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20168-20181
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03397C, Paper
Open Access
Daniel Garstenauer, Patrick Guggenberger, Ondřej Zobač, Franz Jirsa, Klaus W. Richter
The intermetallic phases Ni3Te2, NiTe, NiTe2−x & NiTe2 were synthesized as carbon-black supported nanoparticles using the vapour–solid synthesis approach and were characterized for their performance in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
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Retraction: Enhanced activity of vancomycin by encapsulation in hybrid magnetic nanoparticles conjugated to a cell-penetrating peptide

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20356-20356
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR90195A, Retraction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Wenjie Zhang, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Zoleikha Hajizadeh, Ehsan Zolfaghari, Mohammad Reza Ahghari, Ali Maleki, Michael R. Hamblin, Ye Tian
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Glycosylated AIE-active Fe (III) photosensitizer activated by tumor microenvironment for synergistic type I photodynamic and chemodynamic therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03871A, Paper
Gai-li Feng, Wei Zhou, Jinping Qiao, Guang-Jian Liu, Guo-Wen Xing
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) are both promising cancer treatments to inhibit tumor cells by generating highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Herein, we report a novel tumor...
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Advances in Flexible Ionic Thermal Sensors: Present and Perspectives

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03423F, Review Article
Zehao Zhao, Yun Shen, Run Hu, Dongyan Xu
Ionic thermal sensors (ITSs) represent a promising frontier in sensing technology, offering unique advantages over conventional electronic sensors. Comprising a polymer matrix and electrolyte, these sensors possess inherent flexibility, stretchability,...
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Recent advances in MXene-based composites for piezoelectric sensors

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03233K, Review Article
Long Jin, Yong Ao, Tianpei Xu, Yulin Zou, Weiqing Yang
This review systematically discusses various MXene composites, exploring the impact of incorporating different materials on the piezoelectric properties and the overall efficiency of sensors. Images reproduced with permission, full details in paper.
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Oxygen electrode catalysis in N-doped graphene: the role of nitrogen coordination and solvation effects

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03645J, Paper
Junxian Liu, Yun Wang, Yuantong Gu, Liangzhi Kou
The significance of explicit solvents in describing the adsorption behaviors of ORR/OER intermediates is emphasized. A higher HOMO level of active sites enhances binding to oxygen intermediates, thereby improving ORR/OER activity.
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MXene-based Aptasensors: A perspective on recent advances

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03984J, Minireview
Navid Rabiee, Mohammad Rabiee
Recent advancements in science and technology have significantly enhanced public health by integrating novel materials and early diagnostic methods. A key focus is on MXenes, a class of materials known...
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Polylactic acid/chitosan-IKVAV Janus film serving as a dual functional platform for spinal cord injury repair

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02248C, Paper
Liyang Yu, Haoyong Jin, He Xia, Xiaoxiong Wang, Liang Wang, Dezheng Li, Jiangli Zhao, Yuanhua Sang, Jichuan Qiu, Ning Lu, Hong Liu, Ning Yang
Schematic showing the PLA/CS-IKVAV Janus film for promoting neuronal differentiation and SCI repair.
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Particle Surface Engineering at Nano-Micro Scale Interfaces of Metal-Nonmetal Bonded Polymeric Coatings: Experimental and In-Silico Evaluations

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03431G, Paper
Suman Yadav, Sarvesh Kumar Pandey, Shikha Awasthi
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a well-known cost-effective synthetic polymer that offers a variety of applications including medical, aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. However, weak bonding with low mechanical and tribological...
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Photo-Assisted Epitaxial Growth from Nanoparticles to Enhance Multi-Materialization for Advanced Surface Functionalization

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03112A, Paper
Masayuki Fukuda, Yuuki Kitanaka, Tomohiko Nakajima
To meet the requirements of freeform objects, a wide range of highly designable resin-based materials has been created, highlighting the need for low-temperature ceramic deposition methods for surface functionalization. Photo-assisted...
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Extracellular vesicles produced by 3D cultured MSCs promote wound healing by regulating macrophage activation through ANXA1

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1761-1770
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02035E, Paper
Hao Deng, Yuheng Jiang, Junhao Deng, Feifan Chang, Junyu Chen, Xinyu Sun, Dongliang Cheng, Zhongqi Wang, Ran Li, Jiang Liu, Yi Li, Licheng Zhang, Pengbin Yin
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) produced by 3D-cultured MSCs can modulate macrophage activation through ANXA1, thereby promoting wound healing.
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Advanced postoperative tissue antiadhesive membranes enabled with electrospun nanofibers

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1643-1661
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02038J, Review Article
Yanting Zhu, Chenwei Zhang, Ying Liang, Jianyuan Shi, Qiuhao Yu, Shen Liu, Dengguang Yu, Hui Liu
Electrospun nanofibers with fascinating properties provide a versatile platform for postoperative tissue anti-adhesion.
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Self-adjuvanted L-arginine-modified dextran-based nanogels for sustained local antigenic protein delivery to antigen-presenting cells and enhanced cellular and humoral immune responses

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1771-1787
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01150J, Paper
Jin Teng Chung, Mehrnoosh Rafiei, Ying Chau
Antigens are delivered in self-adjuvanted arginine-modified dextran-based nanogels to the dendritic cells in promoting antigen specific cellular immunity.
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Comparison study of surface-initiated hydrogel coatings with distinct side-chains for improving biocompatibility of polymeric heart valves

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00158C, Paper
Yiduo Chen, Yirong Guo, Xinyi Li, Yanchen Chen, Jiarong Wang, Honglin Qian, Jing Wang, Youxiang Wang, Xinyang Hu, Jian'an Wang, Jian Ji
Three surface-initiated hydrogel coatings (pMPC, pAMPS, pHEMA) are constructed on polymeric heart valves. The zwitterionic pMPC coating displays optimal performances, including durable anti-coagulation, anti-inflammation, and anti-calcification.
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Microgels for bioprinting: recent advancements and challenges

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1950-1964
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01733H, Review Article
Mingjun Xie, Ji Wang, Sufan Wu, Sheng Yan, Yong He
This review introduces different methods used to generate microgels and the microgel-based bioink for bioprinting. Besides, the further tendency of microgel development in future is predicted.
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ABCD of IA: A multi-scale agent-based model of T cell activation in inflammatory arthritis

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2041-2056
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01674A, Paper
David A. McBride, James S. Wang, Wade T. Johnson, Nunzio Bottini, Nisarg J. Shah
The study develops a computational framework to model factors that lead to the evolution of autoreactive T cells in inflammatory arthritis. The results provide a tool for planning immunomodulatory strategies focused on new disease-modifying agents.
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Recent advances in shape memory polymeric nanocomposites for biomedical applications and beyond

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2033-2040
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00004H, Review Article
Yifan Zheng, Yudi Du, Ling Chen, Wei Mao, Yuan Pu, Steven Wang, Dan Wang
Shape memory polymers (SMPs), which initiate shape transformation in response to environmental stimuli, have attracted significant attention in both academic research and technological innovation.
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Design, manufacturing and testing of a green non-isocyanate polyurethane prosthetic heart valve

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2149-2164
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01911J, Paper
Open Access
Sofia F. Melo, Alicia Nondonfaz, Abdelhafid Aqil, Anna Pierrard, Alexia Hulin, Céline Delierneux, Bartosz Ditkowski, Maxime Gustin, Maxime Legrand, Bibian M. E. Tullemans, Sanne L. N. Brouns, Alain Nchimi, Raoul Carrus, Astrid Dejosé, Johan W. M. Heemskerk, Marijke J. E. Kuijpers, Jan Ritter, Ulrich Steinseifer, Johanna C. Clauser, Christine Jérôme, Patrizio Lancellotti, Cécile Oury
Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) were developed and tested in vitro. Prosthetic heart valves made of NIPU were designed and manufactured. NIPUs showed low thrombogenicity and the produced valves performed well in terms of hydrodynamics.
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Advances in conductive hydrogels for neural recording and stimulation

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00048J, Review Article
Hewan Dawit, Yuewu Zhao, Jine Wang, Renjun Pei
The brain-computer interface (BCI) allows the human or animal brain to direct interact with the external environment through the neural interfaces, thus playing the role of monitoring, protecting, improving/restoring, enhancing,...
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Porphyrin-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks from Design, Synthesis to Biological Applications

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00214H, Review Article
Open Access
Xin-Gui Li, Junjian Li, Jinfeng Chen, Liangmei Rao, Libin Zheng, Fei Yu, Yijing Tang, Jie Zheng, Jie Ma
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) constitute a class of highly functional porous materials characterized by ordered structures, high crystallinity, and a substantial specific surface area, primarily composed of light atoms such...
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Some give and tech, this Valentine’s Day! 

Here are some fun features you might have missed out on — or not! — this Valentine’s Day! 




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Techno lights hold delight: Tecno Pova 6 Pro review

Interesting design elements and functional lighting-based UI shine bright




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Apple unveils new iPad Pro with advanced M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro

Slimmer than ever, the device features a new Ultra Retina XDR display




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From vacuum cleaners to headphones, Dyson’s legacy of innovation continues

Mark Heard, engineering manager at Dyson on how and why the brand has journeyed from vacuum cleaners towards styling products and now headphones.




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‘Eight out of every 10 organisations face a dearth of relevant tech talent’ 

With technology-based job roles taking on newer complexities, a growing number of organisations are acknowledging the need to work on their talent base, according to a new study




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Centre to recruit private sector specialists as joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries

The number of vacancies, to be filled through this lateral recruitment, will be advertised on May 20.




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Are resumes losing their relevance? 




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UPSC Civil Services 2023 results declared, Aditya Srivastava secures top rank

Animesh Pradhan and Donuru Ananya Reddy secure the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively




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VHP’s ‘Haindava Sankharavam’ in Vijayawada on January 5

Protection of Sanatana Dharma, Hindu temples from violation and temple properties from encroachments are among some of their demands




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Usha Chilukuri Vance’s grandaunt in the spotlight after J.D. Vance becomes U.S. Vice President-elect

The wife of J.D. Vance, who was elected Vice-President as running mate of President-elect Donald Trump, has a connection with Visakhapatnam; the coastal city is home to Usha’s paternal grandaunt Chilukuri Santhamma, 96, a professor of physics




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Artist Moka Vijay Kumar’s 24-foot-long acrylic canvas painting bags a place in Asia Book of Records

Moka Vijay Kumar’s painting celebrates cultural unity across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh




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Actor Venkatesh releases ASR district police’s anti-drug campaign ‘Swachh Sankalpam’ brochure at Araku Valley




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SVU youth fest ‘Yuva Tarang’ begins in Tirupati




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Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan visits Eastern Naval Command to strengthen inter-command coordination 




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Duvvada railway station to sport a new look after redevelopment work

The redevelopment work, launched on August 5, 2023, has picked up pace and is progressing, say officials




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Naval Officer trains A.P. Marine Police and lighthouse personnel for Exercise Sea Vigil 2024




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Three persons, including a juvenile, held for ‘cultivating’ ganja near KGH in Visakhapatnam

Two kg of ganja seized from the accused, say police




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Illegal ganja trade: Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha tells DGP to enhance CCTV surveillance, strengthen inter-State coordination




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Eastern Naval Command Navy Day Operation Demo this year at Puri in Odisha

Annual Navy Day event to be conducted away from the ENC headquarters this year




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Andhra Pradesh Budget: ‘Priority given to law and order,’ says State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha

Vangalapudi Anitha said, “For the past five years, former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy neglected the Home Department and we did not see allocation of huge funds for strengthening”




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‘Punya nadhi harathi’ to be organised at Sri Varaha Pushkarini in Visakhapatnam on November 15




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10 students of private junior college in Visakhapatnam hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning

The District Medical & Health Officer visits the private hospital where the affected students are currently being treated as well as the college hospital; all students are out of danger, informs Collector




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Franz Liszt - Trancendental Etude : Wilde Jadg (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Organ sheet music by Franz Liszt | Trancendental Etude : Wilde Jadg (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Reference: BE01858
Title: Trancendental Etude : Wilde Jadg (arr. by Ivan Ronda)
Composer: Franz Liszt
Instrument: Organ solo
Price: €17.49
Pages: 19
Format: Portrait - 9” x 12” paper-back
Publication Date: 22-Apr-2024
Edition: New
Editor: W. B. Henshaw
EAN/ISMN: 979-0-2067-1858-8




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Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy” (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Organ sheet music by Franz Liszt | Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy” (arr. by Ivan Ronda)

Reference: BE01859
Title: Hungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy” (arr. by Ivan Ronda)
Composer: Franz Liszt
Instrument: Organ solo
Price: €14.49
Pages: 16
Format: Portrait - 9” x 12” paper-back
Publication Date: 24-Apr-2024
Edition: New
Editor: W. B. Henshaw
EAN/ISMN: 979-0-2067-1859-5