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Founders who walk away from funds

Why a dozen-odd Indian start-ups handed back to investors the cash that remained after winding up non-starters




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Yolk-shelled MoS2/C@Void@C@MoS2 nanospheres as a stable and high-rate anode in sodium/potassium ion batteries

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05088F, Communication
Mang Niu, Zongfan Zhu, Zhenkai Mou, Wenpei Kang
Yolk-shelled MoS2/C@Void@C@MoS2 exhibits superior high-rate sodium/potassium sodium storage capability, owing to the large inner void and ingenious shell.
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Alkenylation of unactivated alkanes: synthesis of Z-alkenes via dual Co-TBADT catalysis

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04651J, Communication
Vetrivelan Murugesan, Anagha Syam, Guru Vigknesh Anantharaj, Ramesh Rasappan
Hydroalkylation of terminal alkynes using unactivated alkanes under dual Co-TBADT catalysts is reported. Our cobalt-HAT catalysis achieves the desired Z alkene with excellent regio- and diastereoselectivity via C–H activation.
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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
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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Direct alkene functionalization via photocatalytic hydrogen atom transfer from C(sp3)–H compounds: a route to pharmaceutically important molecules

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05026F, Highlight
Hangqian Fan, Yuxin Fang, Jingbo Yu
Direct functionalization of alkenes with C(sp3)–H substrates offers unique opportunities for the rapid construction of pharmaceuticals and natural products.
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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
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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Base-Promoted Cascade 5-exo-dig Annulation/Carboxylation of o-(1-Alkynyl)benzenesulfonamides with CO2: Divergent Synthesis of Mono- or Gem-dicarboxylic Esters

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05239K, Communication
Yang Yao, Junxue Bai, Peidong Cheng, Han Yang, Jianwei Sun, Song Sun
A base-promoted cascade 5-exo-dig cyclization/carboxylation of o-alkynylsulfamides with CO2 has been accomplished, furnishing a variety of benzosultams-containing acrylates in good yields by using CO2 as the carboxylic source. Notably, in...
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Synthesis of Aryl Fluorocyclopropanes from Aryl Fluorodiazirines and Alkenes in Continuous Flow

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC01881H, Communication
Hoang-Minh To, Shima Mirakhorli, Thierry Ollevier
Photochemically induced generation of aryl fluorocarbene from arylfluorodiazirines and their subsequent [2 + 1] cycloaddition with alkenes was developed in continuous flow. The in situ generated electrophilic aryl fluorocarbene reacted...
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Iron-catalysed intramolecular C(sp3)–H amination of alkyl azides

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04169K, Feature Article
Open Access
Kai Wu, Chi-Ming Che
This review summarizes recent major advances in iron-catalysed C–H aminations of alkyl azides through iron–alkylnitrene/alkylimido intermediates to access various N-heterocycles.
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Wok the talk

How an unassuming eatery in Kolkata, Ah Leung, and its iconic dish is the inspiration behind filmmaker-musician Jaimin Rajani’s latest documentary Singhara Chow




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How to talk to your company about sponsoring an open source project

Open source sustainability is a topic that is just starting to get the attention that it deserves. So much of the technology sector is run on software that can be used for free without any further obligation. However, as companies profit from using this software for free, the maintainers of the software often struggle to...




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Magnesium(II) complexes supported by indole- and pyrrole-containing Schiff-base ligands: syntheses, structures, and applications as precatalysts in the hydroboration of nitriles and alkynes

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7125-7133
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00492B, Paper
Mengxiang Wu, Ling Chen, Xiaohan Yang, Yahong Li
Five magnesium compounds were synthesized. They are active precatalysts for the hydroboration of nitriles and alkynes. The catalytic reactions feature mild reaction conditions, excellent functional group tolerance, and high yields.
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Rhodium-catalysed homo-coupling of terminal alkynes: divergent synthesis of bioactive 1,3-diynes and conjugated enediynes

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7517-7523
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00366G, Paper
Yijie Xiao, Lijie Lv, Nanxuan Luo, Peirui Zhao, Yao Chen, Zhangshun Luo, Houhua Yin, Yi He, Shenyou Nie
C(sp)–C(sp) cross-coupling of terminal alkynes represents a robust tool for building biologically active 1,3-diynes although confronted with huge challenges regarding selectivity control.
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Construction of NiCo2S4−xPx nanowire arrays for efficient hydrogen evolution reactions in both acidic and alkaline media

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00361F, Paper
Guanglei Liu, Yutong Feng, Yifan Yang, Yuan Wang, Huixiang Liu, Can Li, Mingxin Ye, Jianfeng Shen
Construction of NiCo2S4−xPx nanowire arrays for improved HER performances in both acidic and alkaline media.
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Enhanced photocatalytic activity of carbon nitride nanosheets with alkali metal ion doping

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01210K, Paper
Xinhang Sun, Gang Zhao, Songyuan Li, Mingju Huang, Junhui Liu
Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants is one of the most promising strategies for addressing environmental issues associated with wastewater from textile and other dyeing industries. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has emerged...
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Guanidine modification improves functions of natural RNA-targeting alkaloids

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05833F, Communication
Open Access
Tamaki Endoh, Sagar Satpathi, Yutong Chen, Saki Matsumoto, Tatsuya Ohyama, Peter Podbevšek, Janez Plavec, Kazumitsu Onizuka, Fumi Nagatsugi, Naoki Sugimoto
Guanidine modification on berberine improved RNA binding affinity and enhanced suppression of protein expression.
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Self-Sacrificial templated-directed synthesis of ultrathin 0D/2D FeNi3-NC/NiFeOx Schottky junction as hydrogen evolution reaction electrode for alkaline seawater electrolysis

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01321B, Paper
Zili Xu, Yuankang Bao, Xun Xu, Ping Li, Hao Zhang, Deliang Li, Shuwang Duo
Seawater, a plentiful natural resource, is promising for hydrogen production compared to traditional electrocatalytic methods based on high-purity freshwater. This strategy shift addresses the challenge of limited freshwater resources and...
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Evolving the Responsible Generative AI Toolkit with new tools for every LLM

The Responsible Generative AI Toolkit is being expanded with new features to support responsible AI development across all LLMs, including SynthID Text for watermarking.




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An all-woman night walk takes over one of Bengaluru’s oldest lanes

The women-led tour through the lanes of Chickpet not just showcased the neighbourhood’s distinctive nightlife, but also aimed to create more safe spaces for women to walk at night, and reclaim the streets




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Mechanistic approaches for crosstalk between nanomaterials and plants: plant immunomodulation, defense, stress resilience, toxicity, and perspectives

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00053F, Paper
Ragini Singh, Pinky Choudhary, Santosh Kumar, Hemant Kumar Daima
Plants are confronted with unexpected and diverse environmental pressures in the era of climate change. Plant development and metabolism are significantly hindered by both abiotic and biotic stress, which leads...
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Zn1−xMgxTe and P:Zn1−xMgxTe (x = 0.06–0.25) bulk crystals grown by travelling Te solution method

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00081A, Paper
Yuchen Song, Tingting Zhang, Jiahui Lv, Guorong Zhang, Changyou Liu, Tao Wang, Gangqiang Zha, Wanqi Jie
Zn1−xMgxTe and P:Zn1−xMgxTe (x = 0.06–0.25) bulk crystals were successfully grown by travelling Te solution method. The segregation of Mg with the growth of crystal is weaken and the as-grown crystal has high homogeneity.
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Synthesis and structural trends in a series of simple tetraalkylphosphonium salts

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00210E, Paper
Jakub Gawraczynski, Piotr J Leszczynski, Michal Ksawery Cyranski, Łukasz Dobrzycki, Wiktor Koźmiński, Karol J. Fijalkowski, Wojciech Grochala, Tomasz Jaroń
A series of sulfates (S) and hydrogen sulfates (HS) containing tetramethylphosphonium (TMP), tetraethylphosphonium (TEP) and tetrabutylphosphonium (TBP) cations have been prepared from the respective bromides using ion metathesis reactions. The...
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Koo, rival to X, to shut down amid failed acquisition talks

After struggling to secure new funding and exploring mergers with various platforms, Koo faced insurmountable challenges




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Galle Fort: A walk to remember

The seaside town’s star-shaped fort is where southern spices meet salty winds




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A walk in the woods

Comfort for the soul and bliss for the mind: find both in Badheri, says MOHUA MITRA




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Fisherfolk suggest Shivaji statue at racecourse




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Richa's Big Reveal At Kriti-Pulkit's Wedding

Six months after Kriti Kharbanda got married to Pulkit Samrat, their Fukrey co-star Richa Chaddha treats us to even more wedding pictures.





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It’s time to do some serious financial walking

Though the developed world finally loosened its purse strings at COP28, the developing nations need a lot more funding to achieve their climate mitigation goals




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Baku climate talks: India not attending World Leaders Climate Action Summit




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Metal- and light-free decarboxylative direct C–H alkylation of heteroarenes at room temperature

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00187G, Paper
Tong-Bo Zhang, Xi-Dong Guan, Yan Gao, Shi-Chao Lu, Bing-Long Li
This study reports a metal- and light-free decarboxylative C–H alkylation of heteroarenes at room temperature.
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Dehydrative alkynylation of 3-hydroxyisoindolinones with terminal alkynes for the synthesis of 3-alkynylated 3,3-disubstituted isoindolinones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00190G, Paper
Kai-Cheng Yang, Shi-Lu Zheng, Zhong Wen, Yu-Shan Zhang, Hai-Liang Ni, Long Chen
A HOTf or Fe(OTf)3-catalyzed dehydrative alkynylation of 3-hydroxyisoindolinones with terminal alkynes was developed, which represents a brand-new procedure for the synthesis of 3-alkynylated 3,3-disubstituted isoindolinones.
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Copper catalyzed dehydrogenative cyclization, alkenylation towards dihydroquinolinones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00134F, Paper
Pari Keerthana, Fazlur-Rahman Nawaz Khan
An efficient copper-catalysized one-pot sequential synthesis of alkenylated quinolinyldihydroquinolinones is reported utilizing ketones, 1,3-cyclohexanediones, and benzyl alcohols via dehydrogenative cyclisation, followed by alkenylation. This highly straightforward method provides a mild...
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HFIP-mediated C-3-alkylation of indoles and synthesis of indolo[2,3-b]quinolines & related natural products

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00414K, Paper
Auqib Rashid, Waseem I. Lone, Preeti Dogra, Showkat Rashid, Bilal A. Bhat
An expeditious metal free C-3 alkylation of indoles and its NIS-mediated deviation to indolo[2,3-b]quinolines is reported. Applications of these strategies in accessing bioactive natural products have also been demonstrated.
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A copper-catalyzed asymmetric Friedel–Crafts hydroxyalkylation of pyrazole-4,5-diones with 5-aminoisoxazoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00322E, Communication
Siyu Gao, Xiang Sun, Sijie Peng, Zhenggen Zha, Qi Sun, Zhiyong Wang
An asymmetric Friede-Crafts hydroxyalkylation reaction was developed under the catalysis of chiral copper complexes. A variety of pyrazolone derivatives were obtained with excellent yields and enantioselectivities.
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The synthesis of alk-2-ynl Weinreb amides via Pd/Cu-catalysed oxidative carbonylation of terminal alkynes

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00290C, Paper
Bharati Mourya, Sandip T. Gadge, Bhalchandra M. Bhanage
Synthesis of alk-2-ynl-Weinreb amides via Pd-catalyzed oxidative carbonylation of terminal alkynes and N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride at room temperature under low CO/O2 pressure is reported for the first time.
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Synthesis of alkenylphosphine oxides via Tf2O promoted addition–elimination of ketones and secondary phosphine oxides

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00318G, Communication
Jiangkai Ma, Lianjie Wang, Anjiang Qiao, Zhongxian Li, Fengqian Zhao, Junliang Wu
An efficient method for the synthesis of alkenylphosphine oxides via the addition-elimination of SPOs to ketones has been developed. The reaction exhibits good yields and compatibility. Several conversions have also proven the value of this method.
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Vinylogous and stereoselective domino synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrroles from alkylidene meldrum's acids

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,2948-2952
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00233D, Communication
Mariia Savchuk, Giang Vo-Thanh, Sylvain Oudeyer, Hélène Beucher, Jean-François Brière
An expeditious diatereoselective synthesis of pyrano[2,3-c]pyrroles thanks to a domino Vinylogous aza-Michael-Aldol-Cyclocondensation (aza-VMAC) reaction to alkylidene Meldrum's acid derivatives.
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Photogenerated chlorine radicals activate C(sp3)–H bonds of alkylbenzenes to access quinazolinones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,2968-2973
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00129J, Communication
Xin-Yao Pan, Gui-Xia Sun, Fang-Ping Huang, Wen-Jian Qin, Qing-Hu Teng, Kai Wang
An Fe-catalyzed visible-light induced condensation of alkylbenzenes with anthranilamides has been developed.
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Synthesis of alkynyl sulfides via base-promoted nucleophilic ring-opening of α-bromostyrene sulfonium salt

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,2953-2957
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00203B, Communication
Junqi Zhou, Ziyu Wang, Hanmiao Xu, Mengke Su, Jian Wen
An effective method for synthesizing various alkynyl sulfides has been developed using tetramethylene sulfoxide as a sulfur source through base-promoted nucleophilic ring-opening reactions.
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Nickel-catalysed regio- and stereoselective hydrocyanation of alkynoates and its mechanistic insights proposed by DFT calculations

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00380B, Communication
Shigeru Arai, Koichi Nakazawa, Xiao-Fei Yang, Masaya Nakajima, Shinji Harada, Atsushi Nishida
This work discloses the origin of regio- and stereoselectivity of hydrocyanation of alkynoates.
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Cu(OTf)2/HFIP catalyzed regioselective cycloisomerization of indole-C3-functionalized alkynols to carbazoles

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00421C, Communication
Srinivasarao Yaragorla, Tabassum Khan, Sayonika Chakroborty
We report here a simple and atom economic cycloisomerization reaction of indole-tethered alkynols for constructing diverse carbazoles via 1,2-alkly migration using Cu(OTf)2/HFIP as the excellent promoter system.
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Efficient synthesis of SCF3-containing 3-alkenylquinoxalinones via three-component radical cascade reaction

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00363B, Paper
Si-Yu Wang, Chu Liu, Wei Yang, Zhong-Ying Tian, Lin Yuan, Long-Yong Xie
A three-component cascade reaction of quinoxalinones, alkynes and AgSCF3 toward complete E-selective SCF3-containing 3-alkenylquinoxalinones was developed.
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Walking through a new airport experience

Automation and biometrics will be the norm rather than the exception at leading airports in the pandemic world




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Elon Musk's xAI in talks to raise funding valuing it at $40 billion: Report

Earlier in October, OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in funding from investors which could value the company at $157 billion




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Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

'Every actor's journey is unique.''It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.''So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.'




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What Happened To Alka Yagnik: A Doctor...

'The earlier you get your treatment done, the better the chance of recovery.'




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From soaps to lip balms: How demand for donkey milk has kicked off a farming revolution in Tiruchi district

Once a ubiquitous beast of burden, the donkey is slowly making its way out of oblivion in Tiruchi as the global beauty industry discovers the benefits of its milk




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Boardwalk bistro

With a slew of restaurants to his name Michelin-award winning chef José Avillez is wowing patrons at his new riverside eatery in Lisbon




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How Kalki penned Ponniyin Selvan dipping into archival books in an old steel trunk

For the historical book, the author travelled widely across Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka