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A walk down the queer side of Varanasi | Debashish Paul’s first solo exhibition
The artist explores his identity, and highlights self-doubt, desire and societal dissonance through performance images, sketches and sculptures
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Your housing finance queries answered by R.P. Deshpande, senior mortgage banking professional
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Q & A: What is the standard car park stall size as per CMDA norms?
Your construction-related queries answered by Green Evolution, a Chennai-based architectural service firm
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Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. Raghuram, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm that deals in these matters
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Sewage FAQs
It’s a smelly affair but it’s high time we paid attention. Here are some frequently asked questions about sewage treatment plants, answered by Kannan Pasupathiraj, environmental engineer and MD, Klaro India
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Emerging polymeric materials for treatment of oral diseases: design strategy towards a unique oral environment
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3273-3301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01039B, Review Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01039B, Review Article
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Bo Jia, Beibei Zhang, Jianhua Li, Jinlong Qin, Yisheng Huang, Mingshu Huang, Yue Ming, Jingjing Jiang, Ran Chen, Yufen Xiao, Jianzhong Du
We highlight the recent progress and design strategies of polymeric materials with tailored functions to overcome the highly movable and wet, microbial and inflammatory environment in the oral cavity for treatment of oral diseases.
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We highlight the recent progress and design strategies of polymeric materials with tailored functions to overcome the highly movable and wet, microbial and inflammatory environment in the oral cavity for treatment of oral diseases.
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Advanced cathodes for aqueous Zn batteries beyond Zn2+ intercalation
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00771E, Tutorial Review
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00771E, Tutorial Review
Junnan Hao, Shaojian Zhang, Han Wu, Libei Yuan, Kenneth Davey, Shi-Zhang Qiao
This Review outlines advancements in cathodes beyond Zn2+ intercalation for aqueous Zn batteries, assesses the challenges in transitioning from laboratory research to industrial application, and identifies promising candidates for practical use.
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This Review outlines advancements in cathodes beyond Zn2+ intercalation for aqueous Zn batteries, assesses the challenges in transitioning from laboratory research to industrial application, and identifies promising candidates for practical use.
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Protein misfolding and amyloid nucleation through liquid–liquid phase separation
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01065A, Review Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01065A, Review Article
Semanti Mukherjee, Manisha Poudyal, Kritika Dave, Pradeep Kadu, Samir K. Maji
Protein misfolding and amyloid aggregation, linked to neurodegenerative diseases, can result from liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) and a subsequent liquid-to-solid transition. This represents LLPS as a generic mechanism in amyloid nucleation.
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Protein misfolding and amyloid aggregation, linked to neurodegenerative diseases, can result from liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) and a subsequent liquid-to-solid transition. This represents LLPS as a generic mechanism in amyloid nucleation.
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Squaramide-based receptors in anion supramolecular chemistry: insights into anion binding, sensing, transport and extraction
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3952-3975
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01165H, Review Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01165H, Review Article
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Giacomo Picci, Riccardo Montis, Vito Lippolis, Claudia Caltagirone
Squaramides are a class of extremely versatile receptors for anion recognition, sensing, transport and extraction.
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Squaramides are a class of extremely versatile receptors for anion recognition, sensing, transport and extraction.
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On the fundamentals of quantum rate theory and the long-range electron transport in respiratory chains
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00662J, Tutorial Review
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00662J, Tutorial Review
Paulo Roberto Bueno
The quantum rate concept v = E/h = c*/L implies relativistic electrodynamics, permitting the transport of electrons in long-range paths of length L and explaining the respiration mechanism if a suitable Boltzmannian statistical setting of E is applied.
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The quantum rate concept v = E/h = c*/L implies relativistic electrodynamics, permitting the transport of electrons in long-range paths of length L and explaining the respiration mechanism if a suitable Boltzmannian statistical setting of E is applied.
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Daily Quiz | On history of the World Championships
With the 75th edition of Formula 1 World Championship going to commence from February 29 in Bahrain, here’s a quiz on the history of the World Championships held so far
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Australian GP qualifying | Verstappen takes pole position; Carlos Sainz also in front row
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McLaren’s quest to reclaim its glory days is well on track
After a dismal decade of underperformance, Formula One’s second-most-successful team has begun to turn things around. A runner-up finish this season, which is well within reach, will mark a definite inflection point in its protracted bid to rejoin the grid’s elite
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Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix after George Russell DQ
Hamilton tried to chase down Russell at the end of the race, getting to within a second on the final four laps but couldn’t overtake his teammate.
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Leclerc qualifies on pole for the Azerbaijan GP while title challenger Norris 17th
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Ruhaan, Veer and Aqil drive to victories
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A unique approach to nurturing Indian motorsport engineers — the L.I.M.E. way
United Motorsports Academy — founded by former Red Bull engineer Sangodkar, and Rane — provides a two-week course to qualify for an internship in the IRL and F4 series as part of a scholarship called Launchpad for Indian Motorsports Engineers; students learn about the basics and intricacies of the sport which gives them an opening into the world of fast-paced action
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All you need to know about the all-new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Mercedes-Benz India’s flagship electric car EQS SUV comes with an aerodynamic design and is five metres in length
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McLaren warns of 'massive consequences' if Red Bull broke rules
Red Bull have confirmed the presence of a ride-height device in their cars but said it could not be accessed once the cars were fully assembled
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Paris Olympics: Men’s hockey team peaking at right time, faces Great Britain in quarterfinals
Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit has lifted its game steadily in the Olympics and is likely to throw a different challenge against Great Britain
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India vs Great Britain Olympics quarterfinal: Everyone gathered around and worked on the tactics, says Craig Fulton
“Sreejesh is a legend, he is one of the best we have. He is saving us from day one. But when you ask him, he will say it was a team effort, so team first, then individuals,” said Harmanpreet.
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India vs Great Britain quarterfinal: Sreejesh was God of hockey today, says Dilip Tirkey
Dilip Tirkey, who was present at the stadium to witness the match, praised the Indian team for defending well after Amit Rohidas’ expulsion owing to a foul early in the second quarter.
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Daily Quiz | On Indian men hockey team’s showing in the Olympics over the years
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Shipping FAQ Update!
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The challenge of inequity
The journey of a Teach For India Fellow is demanding and calls for resourcefulness and innovation.
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The Hindu Science Quiz: Of Venus craters and Chinese astronauts
What does China call its astronaut and who predicted communication satellites? For answers, and more questions take this quiz.
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What will I discover? / by Tanya Lloyd Kyi ; art by Rachel Qiuqi
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Mythical monsters of Greenland : a survival guide / by Maria Bach Kreutzmann ; illustrated by Maria Bach Kreutzmann and Coco Apunnguaq Lynge
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Open science : knowledge for everyone / Monique Polak ; illustrated by Catherine Chan
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Pineshish the blue jay : an Algonquin story / written by Michel Noël ; illustrated by Camille Lavoie ; translated by Louis Anctil
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Cool venture! Sunglasses with upcycled style quotient
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A question of quitting
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Carboxylative cyclization of atmospheric CO2 with alkynol catalyzed by a 1-methylhydantoin anion-functionalized ionic liquid via chelative interactions
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03586K, Communication
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03586K, Communication
Yujun Guo, Tingting Chen, Yingjie Xu
[1-MHy]− acts as a “pincer ligand” to form chelative interactions with –OH to enhance MBY activation, thus ensuring efficient [P4442][1-MHy]-catalyzed reaction of atmospheric pressure CO2 with MBY under metal- and solvent-free conditions.
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[1-MHy]− acts as a “pincer ligand” to form chelative interactions with –OH to enhance MBY activation, thus ensuring efficient [P4442][1-MHy]-catalyzed reaction of atmospheric pressure CO2 with MBY under metal- and solvent-free conditions.
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Visible light-activated polyphenol–Al3+ coordination for ambient and quantitative xylose-to-furfural conversion
Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04899G, Communication
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04899G, Communication
Jinshu Huang, Qizhi Luo, Tengyu Liu, Song Yang, Hu Li
Visible light-enhanced coordination of polyphenol–Al3+ is uncovered to switch Lewis/Brønsted acid sites for room-temperature cascade upgrading of xylose to furfural in ultrahigh yields.
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Visible light-enhanced coordination of polyphenol–Al3+ is uncovered to switch Lewis/Brønsted acid sites for room-temperature cascade upgrading of xylose to furfural in ultrahigh yields.
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Nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot-intensified tungsten oxide nanosheets as a SERS substrate for antibiotics detection
Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13360-13363
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05052E, Communication
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05052E, Communication
Lu Tan, Xuanzhao Lu, Shuzhen Yue, Yue Cao, Yang Zhou, Baokang Jin, Jun-Jie Zhu
Tungsten oxide nanosheets loaded with nitrogen-doped graphene oxide quantum dots (NGQDs/WO3 NSs) were fabricated as SERS substrates.
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Tungsten oxide nanosheets loaded with nitrogen-doped graphene oxide quantum dots (NGQDs/WO3 NSs) were fabricated as SERS substrates.
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Catalytic asymmetric Michael and Nef-type sequential reaction of nitroolefin with azlactone to construct oxazole-fused succinimide
Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13384-13387
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04858J, Communication
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04858J, Communication
Rui Weng, Yuqiao Zhou, Yaqin Zhang, Xiaoming Feng, Xiaohua Liu
A series of oxazole-fused succinimides bearing vicinal quaternary carbon centers were synthesized via catalytic asymmetric Michael addition and Nef-type sequential reactions of nitroolefins with azlactones.
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A series of oxazole-fused succinimides bearing vicinal quaternary carbon centers were synthesized via catalytic asymmetric Michael addition and Nef-type sequential reactions of nitroolefins with azlactones.
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Palladium catalyzed C(sp3)-H alkylation of 8-methylquinolines with aziridines: access to functionalized γ-quinolinylpropylamines
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05275G, Communication
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05275G, Communication
Anita Sahoo, Tripti Paul, Shubhajit Basak, Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy
Palladium-catalyzed directed site-selective C(sp3)-H alkylation of 8-methylquinolines has been accomplished using aziridine as an alkylating source via a sequential C-H and C-N bond activation. Site selectivity, funtional group tolerance and...
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Palladium-catalyzed directed site-selective C(sp3)-H alkylation of 8-methylquinolines has been accomplished using aziridine as an alkylating source via a sequential C-H and C-N bond activation. Site selectivity, funtional group tolerance and...
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A liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte enables aqueous zinc batteries
Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04928D, Communication
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04928D, Communication
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Rongyu Deng, Yi Yuan, Zixuan Li, Feixiang Wu, Alex W Robertson
Aqueous zinc-ion battery anodes face the twin challenges of dendrite growth and severe side reactions. Here a liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte (LIAFE) is developed to address these issues and enables...
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Aqueous zinc-ion battery anodes face the twin challenges of dendrite growth and severe side reactions. Here a liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte (LIAFE) is developed to address these issues and enables...
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Dawat-e-Hyderabadi with ladies of Luqma kitchen studio
Traditional Hyderabadi dishes include much more than dum biryani, proves a team of women at Luqma kitchen studio
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Chances of infection: food safety squad continues aggressive checking in eateries
Nearly 70 shops dealing with food-based business inspected; flash inspections conducted considering the crowd turnout for Kerala State School Kalolsavam
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What makes Kongunadu veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru so unique?
Game for some flavourful veeran soru and naatu kozhi saaru? The ongoing Kongunadu food festival at Gokulam Park showcases some most-loved dishes and culinary traditions from the region
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The structural, electronic and thermodynamic properties of the designed p-benzoquinone based dicationic ionic liquids: insight from DFT–GD3 and QTAIM
Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00119B, Paper
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00119B, Paper
Hossein Roohi, Sajedeh Habibipour, Khatereh Ghauri
In this work, physicochemical properties of the dicationic ionic liquids [BTAD][A1–8]2 ([BTAD]2+ = [p-C6O2(N3H2)2]2+ and A1–8 = [CH3CO2]−, [CF3CO2]−, [N(CN)2]−, [CF3SO3]−, [ClO4]−, [BF4]−, [NTf2]− and [PF6]−) were theoretically investigated.
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In this work, physicochemical properties of the dicationic ionic liquids [BTAD][A1–8]2 ([BTAD]2+ = [p-C6O2(N3H2)2]2+ and A1–8 = [CH3CO2]−, [CF3CO2]−, [N(CN)2]−, [CF3SO3]−, [ClO4]−, [BF4]−, [NTf2]− and [PF6]−) were theoretically investigated.
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