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Raghavendran’s peace mission flags off

A collector and a singer, Raghavendran V’s message is to not let disability stop you from achieving your dreams




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Sister, friend, mother, and colleague all rolled into one

When a friend, sibling or parent doubles up as a colleague or business partner, work gets merrier




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International dance day 2023: Senior women from Kochi are falling in love with dance all over again

More older women are now learning to dance, gathering together at apartment complexes and signing up for online classes, as they discover the benefits of movement




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Vizag Reads: A silent book-reading community in Visakhapatnam

Vizag Reads, a quiet reading community, meets every Sunday at VMRDA Central Park. It is the Visakhapatnam chapter of Cubbon Reads in Bengaluru, an initiative that has turned into a worldwide silent reading movement with more than 30 chapters across India and around 15 internationally




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Watch | Did you know Vizag has a silent reading community?

A weekend book reading initiative - Vizag reads - at the VMRDA Central Park in Visakhapatnam, is giving an opportunity for book-lovers to come together and read in peace.




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Still ticking: HMT watches are trending again with Varchas, a limited edition series

Amidst rumours of shutting shop, the watches of HMT, which started over 60 years ago, are still ticking as collectors vie for their new Tiffany blue launch




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Magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-involving processes for organic pollutant removal from wastewater: current status and perspectives

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00906H, Critical Review
Open Access
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Zexiao Zheng, Juhua He, Zuyao Zhang, Ashutosh Kumar, Musharib Khan, Cheuk Wai Lung, Irene M. C. Lo
The critical review covers the applications, associated mechanisms, challenges, and prospects of magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-related processes.
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A novel CuAl2O4/MoS2/BaFe12O19 magnetic photocatalyst simultaneously coupling type I and Z-scheme heterojunctions for the sunlight-driven removal of tetracycline hydrochloride

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00970J, Paper
Mengjun Han, Shifa Wang, Xinmiao Yu, Xianlun Yu, Huajing Gao, Xianju Zhou, Dengfeng Li, Leiming Fang, Jagadeesha Angadi V., Mohd Ubaidullah, Bidhan Pandit
A novel CuAl2O4/MoS2/BaFe12O19 photocatalyst is synthesized that simultaneously couples type I and Z-scheme heterojunctions and exhibits high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of TC under simulated sunlight irradiation.
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Construction of a nontoxic nano-pesticide and its co-application with natural predators for perfect cooperative pest management: an innovative strategy for pesticide reduction

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00060A, Paper
Shangyuan Wu, Qinhong Jiang, Chunyang Huang, Hailin Yang, Changhua Zhang, Meizhen Yin, Jie Shen, Shuo Yan, Hu Li
The current study develops a nano-pesticide that is nontoxic toward the predatory stinkbug but with enhanced bioactivity toward the common cutworm, which proposes to co-apply the nano-pesticide with predator as an innovative pest control technique.
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What are the effects of environmental factors on Co speciation at the magnetite surface?

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00962A, Paper
Laura Fablet, Fadi Choueikani, Mathieu Pédrot, Rémi Marsac
Magnetite nanoparticles are abundant in the environment and are notably used for environmental applications due to their unique magnetic, adsorption and redox properties.
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Comparative analysis of the insecticidal activity against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) and agro-morphological characteristics of maize using non-biogenic and biogenic ZnO nanoparticles

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00839H, Paper
S. Aisvarya, M. Kalyanasundaram, M. Kannan, P. Arunkumar, S. Preetha, K. Elango, K. Govindaraju
Utilizing environmentally friendly nanomaterials to address insect pests and promote plant growth is imperative.
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Alleviation of Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Damage through Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Strigolactones in Solanum lycopersicum L.

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00796K, Paper
Vaseem Raja, Karanpal Singh, Sami Ullah Qadir, Jagpreet Singh, Ki-Hyun Kim
In this research, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are bio-synthesized using Mangifera indica leaf extract as a sustainable capping and stabilizing source. The spherical morphology, crystallinity, and average size (17.97...
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Real-time assessment of the impacts of polystyrene and silver nanoparticles on the hatching process and early-stage development of Artemia using a microfluidic platform

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00116H, Paper
Preyojon Dey, Terence M. Bradley, Alicia Boymelgreen
Development of real-time in situ monitoring techniques is crucial for a mechanistic understanding of the impacts of pollution on the marine environment.
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Carbon NPs seize the accumulation of storage proteins and check the generation advancement of polyphagous insect pest tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura (Fabricius)

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00939D, Paper
Manisha Mishra, Rashmi Pandey, Ranjana Chauhan, Sharad Saurabh, Anoop Shukla, Sheelendra Pratap Singh, Pradhyumna Kumar Singh, Farrukh Jamal
Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is considered one of the most important agricultural pests, globally. It is a highly prevalent and very damaging insect pest to several vegetables and crops like...
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Green Chemistry: Advancing Planetary Phosphorus Sustainability through the Synergy of Graphene Oxide Modified with Magnetic Nanoparticles (M@GO) for Extracting Tertiary Effluent Phosphorus in Sewage Treatment Plants.

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00859B, Paper
Open Access
Andrea Muñoz-Garcia, Pablo Montoro Leal, María Mar López Guerrero, Carlos Vereda-Alonso, Elisa Vereda Alonso
Securing the enduring sustainability of global phosphorus (P) utilization has become a key societal priority. The application of green chemistry and green engineering presents an opportunity to mitigate these challenges...
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Mg–Al LDH nanosheets as a nanotechnological tool in agriculture: an exploratory toxicity evaluation study

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00733B, Paper
Rafael Salinas-Jiménez, Gloria Vera, Mariola Tobar, Jeimy Moscote, Giovana Acha, Ariel Herrera-Vásquez, Diego Rojas-Rivera, Elena A. Vidal, Andrea Miyasaka Almeida, Manuel Ahumada
The possible toxicity effect of Mg–Al LDH nanosheets was evaluated on some agricultural target organisms. Overall, nanoparticle innocuity was observed at the tested concentrations, showing a low risk of toxicity for its agricultural implementation.
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Influence of time and ageing conditions on the properties of ferrihydrite

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1682-1692
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00828B, Paper
Open Access
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Michel Sassi, Odeta Qafoku, Mark E. Bowden, Carolyn I. Pearce, Drew Latta, Quin R. S. Miller, Mavis D. Boamah, Alpha T. N'Diaye, Jade E. Holliman Jr., Elke Arenholz, Kevin M. Rosso
Storage conditions affect the initial tetrahedral iron and hydroxyl populations of ferrihydrite, both are correlated and decrease over time as function of ageing.
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Core–shell magnetic zinc-based molecularly imprinted polymer: a robust heterogeneous catalytic nanoreactor toward the CO2 fixation reaction

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1622-1635
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00554B, Paper
Tahereh Nasiriani, Neda Adabi Nigjeh, Ahmad Shaabani
This study deals with the synthesis of a core–shell magnetic zinc-based molecularly imprinted polymer (M-Zn-MIP) as a robust heterogeneous catalytic nanoreactor. The catalytic activity of the M-Zn-MIP was explored in the CO2 fixation reaction.
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Magnetic and structural characteristics associated with the transformation of As(V)-coprecipitated ferrihydrite to hematite: implications for magnetic enhancement in soils and sediments

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00739A, Paper
Guoqing Zhang, Yixuan Tang, Jinru Lin, Jiaxing Xu, Zidan Yuan, Lingyun Chen, Fei Wu, Chengshuai Liu, Zongmin Zhu, Xiangyang Bi, Wei Zou, Zhiguo Cao, Kai Jiang, Yuanming Pan, Roman Chernikov, Yongfeng Jia, Shaofeng Wang
The transformation of metastable ferrihydrite to stable hematite has been linked to magnetic enhancement in soils and sediments.
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Two multifunctional Dy(III)-based metal–organic frameworks exhibiting proton conduction, magnetic properties and second-harmonic generation

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2033-2042
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00065J, Paper
Ya-Qing Liao, Tian-Zheng Xiong, Kang-Le Xie, Huan Zhang, Jun-Jie Hu, He-Rui Wen
Two novelty Dy-MOFs were synthesized using H4DTTP-2OMe ligand. MOF 1 displays a more superior proton conductivity, field-induced single molecule magnets behavior and obvious second-order nonlinear optical properties.
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Effects of nucleating agents on the II–I transition of iPB-1

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,1940-1951
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01303K, Paper
Zhiqi Li, Jingqing Li, Shichun Jiang
For iPB-1, II–I transition is of industrial importance; whereas, the traditional solid–solid II–I transition mechanism encountered challenges. It is form I formation in amorphous phase that triggers II-I transition with crystal reorganizations.
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Crystallization behaviour and growth mechanisms of spinel crystals in vanadium slag with high MgO content

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00189C, Paper
Jiang Diao, Haoran Tao, Zhiqiu Lai, Yiyu Qiu, Lian Chen, Hongyi Li, Bing Xie
In this study, MgO content and FeO/SiO2 ratio were found to significantly increase the integrated crystallization rate of spinel phase in vanadium slag.
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Co-doped modified LiLuF4:Eu microcrystalline scintillation with flexible film for high resolution X-ray imaging

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00211C, Paper
Xixi Huang, Jinhai Yang, Hao Lu, Xieming Xu, Shuaihua Wang, Shaofan Wu
X-ray detectors based on scintillators are widely used in the fields of medical imaging, high-energy physics, geological exploration, and industrial detection. The development of scintillation materials with different characteristics has...
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Coral-mimetic production of aragonite films from CO2 captured by biogenic polyamines

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2065-2071
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00126E, Paper
Open Access
Kohei Takashina, Hiroto Watanabe, Yuya Oaki, Yoshikazu Ohno, Ko Yasumoto, Hiroaki Imai
We designed CaCO3 films comprised of aragonite nanorods by mimicking the microstructure and the formation process of the calcareous skeleton of a stony coral in the sea.
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Red-emitting Cs2NaScCl6:Sm flexible films for high-resolution X-ray imaging

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00018H, Paper
Yuxia Li, Qi Luo, Xin Huang, Hao Lu, Yazhou Yuan, Xieming Xu, Shuaihua Wang, Shaofan Wu
A study of the radiation detection properties of Cs2NaScCl6:Sm and imaging of flexible scintillation films.
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Enhanced Zn ion storage performance of polypyrrole coated Mn3O4 composites electrode

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00252K, Paper
Shilong Li, Ming Zhao, Weichao Zhang, Xiang Wu
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) possess significant application potential in energy storage field due to their large capacity, low redox potential and high safety. Among various materials, Mn3O4 electrode has...
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The development of an approach for the precision determination of thermal strain tensor elements for single crystals using the example of t-Ag0.8Li0.2InSe2

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2207-2218
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01186K, Paper
Polina S. Serebrennikova, Sergey I. Lobanov, Alexander S. Sukhikh, Lyudmila I. Isaenko, Sergey A. Gromilov
A new approach to the precision determination of single-crystal unit cell parameters is proposed and demonstrated using tetragonal Ag0.8Li0.2InSe2.
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A highly stable hydrogen-bonded organic framework for hydrogen storage

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00245H, Communication
Jeong Hwa Song, Byeong Hak Jeon, Dong Won Kang
Multiple hydrogen bonds construct a porous crystalline network, known as a hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF), which can store a moderate amount of hydrogen gas.
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WhatsApp to launch usernames for accounts like Instagram

WhatsApp is working to launch ‘usernames’ for users on Android.




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Elon Musk apologises as Twitter takes more storage space on phone

Musk pointed out that the Twitter app occupies 9.52 GB of phone storage




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Twitter is testing Community Notes for images, videos

Twitter feature will soon expand to support multiple images, GIFs and videos.




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Instagram tests new ‘Interested’ feature for more user control

Instagram also plans to roll out transparency tools for creators




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Instagram adds music option to Notes

Instagram limits music support to 30-seconds




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Instagram rolls out broadcast channel globally

Instagram started testing broadcast channels in February.




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WhatsApp private messages to appear on mirrors in restrooms, Anushka Sharma roped in to drive awareness

The messages will appear on special mirrors in restrooms installed at select locations in Delhi and vanish without a trace like disappearing messages, the company said.




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After Youtuber's arrest, Kerala govt warns stern legal action against misleading social media content

Kerala Police arrested controversial Youtuber 'Thoppi' who had been accused of making allegedly objectionable remarks and creating a traffic block in Malappuram district




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Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?

Many of the features require minors and their parents to opt in, raising questions about how effective the measures are




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Meta explains how AI influences Facebook and Instagram feeds

Meta is also expanding ‘Why Am I Seeing This?’ feature in Instagram and Facebook Reels.




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Twitter threatens legal action against “copy cat” Meta for launching Threads

In a letter to Mark Zuckerburg, Alex Spiro, an attorney representing Twitter, accused Meta of unlawfully using Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property by hiring former Twitter employees to create a “copycat” app




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Meta's social media apps back up after brief outage - Downdetector.com

At the peak of the outage, lasting over an hour, over 14,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram, while around 7,000 and 2,700 users faced issues with Facebook and WhatsApp, respectively




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Twitter steps to reduce spam messages in DM

Twitter also announced to pay part of its advertising revenue to select content creators on the platform




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TRAI red flags concerns around Metaverse

Must take proper steps to save the next generation from predators, says TRAI




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Microblogging giant X and X Pro hit by global outage, users unable to access platforms

Reports from Downdetector.com revealed access issues, with X users unable to view posts and encountering a “Welcome to X!” message, while X Pro (previously TweetDeck) experienced loading problems displaying a “Waiting for posts” pop-up.




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Global outage hits Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram users

The problem, reported around 9 p.m., affected users in India and beyond




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WhatsApp’s latest update: Undo feature empowers users with message deletion flexibility

This new functionality complements the existing “Delete for Everyone” option, allowing users to undo message deletions within a brief window of five seconds




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Govt launches Agri Census, to use technology for accuracy

Digital land records, mobile data apps to be used for data collection




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Inflation manageable; job creation, wealth distribution priority over inflation now: Finance Minister

India and the US will become the engines of global growth, says Nirmala Sitharaman




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India may see another farmer agitation over legal guarantee of MSP

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide march to Raj Bhawans on November 26, to mark the two years of the farmer protest




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CAG stresses need to strengthen audits of local bodies

Audit needs to verify whether crucial fiscal steps recommended by Finance Commission have been met




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CAGs of India, Chile sign MoU to support capacity building

Murmu is currently on an official visit to Chile