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Business with a heart

Dharti Jute Emporium rides on the twin causes of women empowerment and spreading eco-awareness




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Arty expressions

The old meets the new as city offers options for festive buys





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Traditional Indian art is witnessing a contemporary makeover. And the art market is loving it

Tribal and traditional artists explore novel ways of storytelling, experimenting with colour, techniques and contemporary themes, to connect with younger, mainstream audiences




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Pyrrolylsulfonium salts: stable, accessible and versatile pseudohalides for Stille couplings

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01793E, Research Article
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Jodie L. Hann, Catherine L. Lyall, Gabriele Kociok-Köhn, Simon E. Lewis
Pyrroles functionalised with a thianthrenium or diphenylsulfonium group undergo Stille couplings with aryl or alkynyl stannanes in good yields, avoiding the issues of instability that can hamper the use of the analogous pyrrolyl halides.
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I2-Promoted oxidative annulation of three different amines to access diverse biheteroaryls

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01801J, Research Article
Guangping Fan, Penghui Cao, Fang Bai, Yanyan Yin, Xueyan Hou, Yani Liu, Zhenzhen Xing, Yanhui Wang, Tangqiang Sun, Qinghe Gao
An I2-promoted oxidative annulation of three different amines enables the assembly of nonsymmetrical 2,2'-biquinolines and related bis-azines through a [4π + 2σ] annulation reaction.
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General ppm-level Pd-catalysed asymmetric diarylalkyne hydrosilylation to access structurally diverse Si-stereogenic vinylsilanes

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01698J, Research Article
Heng Xu, Han-Xiao Yu, An-Jiu Wen, Fang-Ying Ling, Fei Ye, Li Li, Fuk Yee Kwong, Li-Wen Xu
The first example of enantioselective Pd-catalyzed hydrosilylation of symmetric and asymmetric diarylalkynes to access novel Si-stereogenic vinylsilanes with excellent ee and a high TON is realized under mild reaction conditions.
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Stereoselective access to furan-fused [5.5.0] bicyclic heterocycles enabled by gold-catalyzed asymmetric [8 + 4] cycloaddition

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01841A, Research Article
Xunhua Wang, Jianhua Wang, Xiaoxun Li
A gold-catalyzed asymmetric [8 + 4] cycloaddition was developed to afford highly functionalized furan/pyrrole-fused [5.5.0] polycyclic heterocycles with good diastereo- and enantioselectivity.
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Visible-light excited copper activating unactivated alkyl iodides for radical addition/cyclization to access oxindole derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6380-6384
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01329H, Research Article
Hang Luo, Fangnian Yu, Luqing Lin
The photocopper catalyst facilitates halogen atom transfer to give unactivated alkyl radicals, which is critical for achieving radical cyclization in the absence of an exogenous photocatalyst.
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Phosphine-controlled divergent reactions of MBH-carbonates with azaheptafulvenes: access to o-anilinyl diene and benzazepine derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6418-6425
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01298D, Research Article
Wei Hao, Yiwen Zhang, Xiao Han, Zhen Wang, Weijun Yao
A phosphine controlled divergent cascade reaction of MBH-carbonates with azaheptafulvenes was disclosed. PPh3 provided o-aminophenyl diene while PCy3 offered benzazepine derivative through formal [8 + 3] annulation/ring contraction cascade.
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Carbonate-assisted selectively deoxygenative cross-coupling reaction between aryl and aliphatic aldehydes: a straightforward route to access α-alkylated aryl ketones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6510-6517
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01517G, Research Article
Yu Sun, Yi Wang, Zhijun Zuo
A novel reductive cross-coupling reaction of two different aldehydes for rapidly assembling α-alkylated aryl ketones has been developed. The inexpensive carbonate served not only as a base but also as an efficient electron donor.
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LiTMP-LiBr complex-induced lateral lithiation and cross ester condensation: direct access to isocoumarins from 2-methoxy o-toluate esters

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01678E, Research Article
Open Access
Mintu Rehman, Sajib Daimary, Rasajna Madhusudhana, Rajendar Goreti
LiTMP-LiBr complex promotes cross-ester coupling of 2-methoxy o-toluate esters to directly yield isocoumarin is demonstrated. Method applied to many natural product precursors including synthesis of (+)- and (−)-lunatinins.
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Copper-catalyzed alkynyldisulfuration of arynes: an efficient access to unsymmetrical disulfides

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01844C, Research Article
Shuai Huang, Yumin Zhang, Yuekai Li, Chen-Ho Tung, Xin Li, Zhenghu Xu
This article investigates a copper-catalyzed alkynyl disulfuration reaction of aryne formed in situ to synthesize o‑alkynyl aryl disulfides. The transformation proceeds through the in situ generation of aryne, followed by...
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DABSO-Mediated Pummerer Reaction Enables One-Pot Synthesis of Pyrroloquinolines for Accessing Marinoquinolines: Mechanistic, Photophysical and Pharmacological Investigations

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01512F, Research Article
Rahimuddin Khan, Dipun Kumar Penthi, Aditi Chatterjee, Chandrakanta Sahoo, Shanti Gopal Patra, Viswanathan Arun Nagaraj, Tabrez Khan
A new one-pot acid- and exogenous oxidant-free synthesis of pyrrolo[2,3-c]quinolines has been developed. The strategy involves chemoselective reduction of the 3-(2-nitrophenyl)-1H-pyrroles (pyrrolnitrin derivatives) and subsequent DABSO-facilitated Pummerer reaction in the...
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Hemilabile P,N-Ligand-Assisted Gold Catalyzed Hiyama Allylation to Access Allylarenes and 1,4-Dienes Derivatives

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01879F, Research Article
Yuanhao He, Wanping Ma, Yu Zhong, Yanfei Hu, Mingou Li, Fen Zhao, Zhonghua Xia, Baomin Fan
Oxidant-free gold-catalyzed reactions are emerging as a novel synthetic tool for organic transformations. Here in, we reported a hemilabile P,N-ligand-assisted gold-catalyzed Hiyama cross coupling reaction of aryl and alkenyl iodides...
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Mechanistic insights into rhodium-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation using vinyl acetate to access cinnolines and cinnolin-4(1H)-ones

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01734J, Research Article
Yuqin Wang, Yiling Zeng, Ya-Nan Tian, Zheng Liu, Jinhua Wang, Shuyou Chen, Shiqing Li
Transition metal-catalyzed C−H activation and annulation involving vinyl acetate remains a significant challenge, and the mechanistic process following vinyl insertion is ambiguous. Herein, we report the Rh(III)-catalyzed two-fold C−H activation...
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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducts digital awareness campaign for senior citizens




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Congress shedding ‘çrocodile tears’ over BCs welfare: BJP leader Laxman




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KTR’s Delhi visit to lobby with BJP to save him in Formula-E race case: Congress




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Australian pacer Boland looks to keep KL Rahul under pressure ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rahul made a hundred on his debut tour to Australia in 2015, a 110 at Sydney, but his overall performance Down Under remains scratchy, evidenced by an average of 20.77 across four Tests.




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The building and breaching of Fortress India: chronicling a cycle of cricket dominance

India was invincible at home for 12 years, winning 18 consecutive Test series before New Zealand snapped the record streak in a historic clean sweep. What went into the making of the unbeaten run, what are the consequences of defeat and what does the future look like?




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Headstart to success

You don’t have to wait till Class XI to start preparing for IIT-JEE. Here’s why.




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The ABC of first impressions

Just out of college and looking for a job? Some tips on professional etiquette.




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Teaching: a work in progress

Do teachers need to have all the right answers? Being a learner ‘again’ might be the biggest blessing.




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Legal process outsourcing as a career

LPO offers diverse avenues for law graduates with strong communication and analytical skills.




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Know both sides of every profession

Do not get enamoured by salary and power. It is important to understand the lifestyle demands that come with the job.




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The calmness of Kamakura

The Kotoku-in temple for Buddha is known for its historical and architectural splendour, writes Lakshmi Venkatraman



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History lessons by Lake Pichola

Get up close with Udaipur’s royal past, its art and architecture at the City Palace museum, writes Chitra Swaminathan




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A comparative study on the thermal runaway process mechanism of a pouch cell based on Li-rich layered oxide cathodes with different activation degrees

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35074-35080
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06355D, Paper
Open Access
Wei Quan, Jinghao Liu, Jinhong Luo, Hangfan Dong, Zhimin Ren, Guohua Li, Xiaopeng Qi, Zilong Su, Jiantao Wang
Li-rich layered oxide (LLO) is regarded as one of the most promising candidates for the next-generation batteries.
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Assessment of optimized FRET substrates as universal corona- and picornavirus main protease substrates for screening assays

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35438-35446
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06573E, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Conrad Fischer, Tayla J. Van Oers, Marco J. van Belkum, Tess Lamer, Aaron Romney, Pu Chen, M. Joanne Lemieux, John C. Vederas
A short FRET peptide was identified as a universal substrate for selected coronavirus Mpros. Kinetic parameters, buffer stability and Z'-assay suggest this substrate as an excellent target for CoV-Mpro HT inhibitor screening assay development.
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Comparing diverse extraction methodologies to infer the performance of 1,8-cineole extraction from Eucalyptus cinerea: process optimization, kinetics, and interaction mechanisms

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35529-35552
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06050D, Paper
Open Access
Divya Baskaran, Madhumitha Sathiamoorthy, Ramasamy Govindarasu, Hun-Soo Byun
Different extraction techniques were used to extract 1,8-cineole from Eucalyptus cinerea leaves, and their performance efficiency was evaluated through optimization and kinetic studies.
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Chronological effects of oxygen on the structural transformations of polyacrylonitrile fibers during the rapid thermal stabilization process

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35560-35567
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06327A, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Shiyang Li, Liang Chen, Jie Liu, Yixin Li, Jian Tang, Rongchao Jiang, Xiaoxu Wang
The effects of oxygen on the structure changes of PAN fibers during the rapid thermal stabilization are chronological, including thermal-driven dehydrogenation, oxidation and cyclization in the shorter, intermediate and longer periods, respectively.
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Reaction of unsymmetrical α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas: regioselective access to 2-(N-arylamino)-5-acyl-4-methylthiazoles and/or rearranged 2-(N-acylimino)-3-N-aryl-4-methylthiazoles

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35585-35600
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05436A, Paper
Open Access
Ranjana Aggarwal, Shilpa Sharma, Naman Jain, Dionisia Sanz, Rosa M. Claramunt, Patricia Delgado, M. Carmen Torralba
Hantzsch's [3 + 2] cyclic condensation of α-bromo-1,3-diketones with N-substituted thioureas.
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Harnessing the UiO-67 metal–organic framework for advanced detection of cadmium ions in water bodies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35618-35627
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06811D, Paper
Open Access
Bhuvaneswari Selvaraj, Lakshmi Priya G., Selva Balasubramanian
Heavy metal ions are hazardous pollutants that pose serious threats to ecosystems and human health, making it imperative to detect and monitor their presence in water for environmental protection.
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Synthesis and in vitro assessment of gold nanoparticles conjugated with extracts, sterols and pure compounds derived from marine sponges from the Indian and Pacific Oceans

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36115-36131
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04068F, Paper
Open Access
Avin Ramanjooloo, Devesh Bekah, Samson A. Adeyemi, Philemon Ubanako, Lindokuhle Ngema, Yahya E. Choonara, David E. Williams, Elena A. Polishchuk, Raymond J. Andersen, Archana Bhaw-Luximon
The synthesis of gold nanoparticles using extracts, sterols and pure compounds from marine sponges.
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Bisphenol A (BPA) toxicity assessment and insights into current remediation strategies

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35128-35162
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05628K, Review Article
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Joshua O. Ighalo, Setyo Budi Kurniawan, Banlambhabok Khongthaw, Junaidah Buhari, P. K. Chauhan, Jordana Georgin, Dison Stracke Pfingsten Franco
To mitigate the toxic effects of BPA, there is a need to utilize hybrid remediation strategies for its removal from the aqueous environment.
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Developing Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 ferrite with controlled particle size and morphology through optimized processing conditions of low energy solid state reaction

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36264-36272
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07076C, Paper
Open Access
Sarah Baayyad, Fatima-Zahra Semlali, El Kébir Hlil, Tarik Mahfoud, Hassan El Moussaoui, Mounir El Achaby
Soft magnetic materials, like Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4, require high temperatures and regulated environments for their manufacture and processing, which can be highly energy intensive.
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Haryana Congress again urges Speaker to disqualify MLA Kiran Choudhry from State Assembly

Since the senior leader had joined the BJP, according to the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, ‘any member of a House who voluntarily gives up their membership of a political party is liable to be disqualified,’ the Congress said




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Congress flays Rajasthan Government over lack of clarity on Minister’s resignation during heavy rains

The BJP Government in Rajasthan is yet to take a decision on Disaster Relief Minister Kirodi Lal Meena’s resignation




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Surat’s diamond factories lose sparkle as global recession hits sector

Since 95% of polished diamonds are exported, global factors always affect the sale of the precious stones, said experts from Surat




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Nana Patole hints on more BJP leaders to join Congress, small parties to go solo

Shishupal Patle’s entry ahead of the Assembly election is being seen as a way to strengthen Congress’s influence in the constituency, which falls under the Vidharbha region of Maharashtra




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Congress’s Rajasthan chief whip attacked outside residence in Jaipur

People present at Rafeek Khan’s house overpowered the attacker, thrashed him and handed him over to police. The accused is a former CRPF assistant commandant and a Shaurya Chakra awardee




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Depression likely to bring heavy rain in most parts of Odisha

It is likely to move nearly northwards and intensify into a depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha-Gangetic West Bengal coasts on September 8




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Empowerment campaign enhances access of differently-abled persons in Barmer

The initiative has ensured a hassle-free process of obtaining disability certificates and saved the time of differently abled persons to travel all the way to the district headquarters to appear before the Medical Board




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Web address for Science Portal in progress

The URL for the mock-up Leila showed last Tuesday is:
lnadams.org/msl.htm

Please remember that this is just a design layout, the links do not work, and it is subject to extreme change.

Comments are highly encouraged! Please post to this blog or email Sara or Joe.




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‘Sweet’ sacrifice and sleepless nights: Sumit Antil on defending Paralympic gold despite back injury

On the advice of his physio, Sumit Antil grudgingly gave up sweets, followed a strict training regimen and shed around 12 kilograms in just two months.




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High-flying Unnathi and her progression into a new challenge

Having won many medals in the 200m sprint and 100m hurdles, Unnathi’s move to the 400m hurdles — considered the toughest in track and field — has been encouraged by her father and coach Aiyappa




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PIX: India's home fortress crumbles, NZ win series

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday.




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Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

Products sold by companies including Nestle, Pepsico and Unilever were assessed as part of a global index published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative




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Assessing India’s tuberculosis burden: Data

India accounted for 26% of global TB cases and 26% of global TB deaths in 2023