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Multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system based on transparent ITO electrodes for simultaneous optical measurement and electrical signal monitoring

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,1903-1917
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00908D, Paper
Zhangjie Li, Kai Niu, Chenyang Zhou, Feifan Wang, Kangyi Lu, Yijun Liu, Lian Xuan, Xiaolin Wang
We developed a multifunctional cardiac microphysiological system on transparent electrodes, enabling simultaneous electrical signal monitoring and optical observations of cardiac tissue, holding promise for applications in cardiac drug development.
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Microphysiological pancreas-on-chip platform with integrated sensors to model endocrine function and metabolism

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2080-2093
DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00838J, Paper
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Katharina Schlünder, Madalena Cipriano, Aline Zbinden, Stefanie Fuchs, Torsten Mayr, Katja Schenke-Layland, Peter Loskill
Pancreatic in vitro models are crucial for research on diseases such as diabetes mellitus. A novel thermoplastic organ-on-chip with integrated real-time read-outs models the complex microphysiological structure and function of the endocrine pancreas.
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Correction: Integrated biosensors for monitoring microphysiological systems

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,2358-2359
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC90026J, Correction
Open Access
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Lei Mou, Kalpana Mandal, Marvin Magan Mecwan, Ana Lopez Hernandez, Surjendu Maity, Saurabh Sharma, Rondinelli Donizetti Herculano, Satoru Kawakita, Vadim Jucaud, Mehmet Remzi Dokmeci, Ali Khademhosseini
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A point-of-care testing platform for on-site identification of genetically modified crops

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00040D, Paper
Yangyang Wang, Furui Yang, Yingyi Fu, Xin He, Haowei Tian, Lili Yang, Mengxi Wu, Jijuan Cao, Junshan Liu
To fulfil the urgent needs of on-site testing, we develop a point-of-care testing platform that is able to identify 12 types of GM crops in less than 40 minutes without using laboratory settings.
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Bioinspired nanovesicles derived from macrophage accelerate wound healing by promoting angiogenesis and collagen deposition

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TB02158K, Paper
Tingrui Zhang, Zongguang Tai, Fengze Miao, Yingchao Zhao, Weifan Wang, Quangang Zhu, Zhongjian Chen
We prepared bioinspired nanovesicles by gradient extrusion to replace exosomes for wound healing. The nanovesicles have potential for transformation.
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Nordihydroguaiaretic acid microparticles are effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11172-11186
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01342E, Paper
Kaamini M. Dhanabalan, Bhagyashree Padhan, Ameya A. Dravid, Smriti Agarwal, Nicholas M. Pancheri, Angela Lin, Nick J. Willet, Ashok Kumar Padmanabhan, Rachit Agarwal
Sustained delivery of NDGA via polymeric microparticles maintains therapeutic levels in joints, reduces cartilage damage, and alleviates post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in mice through ROS modulation and autophagy induction.
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Nanomaterial-mediated photothermal therapy modulates tumor-associated macrophages: applications in cancer therapy

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01928H, Review Article
Yan Li, Yuhao Si, Heng Yin
Nanomaterials for modulating tumor-associated macrophages in photothermal therapy.
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Bipyridine-based conjugated microporous polymers for boosted photocatalytic U(VI) separation

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13348-13351
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04456H, Communication
Yun Xie, Zifan Li, Chenchen Liu, Qiming Song, Yunhai Liu, Zhibin Zhang, Bin Han
Incorporating bipyridine (BPY) units into conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) boosts exciton dissociation, charge separation, and oxidation capacity, thereby exhibiting an admired U(VI) separation rate under sacrificial agent-free conditions.
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Interaction of disposable face mask (nano)microplastics with antibiotics: performance and mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00775H, Paper
Ting Zhang, Xi Chen, Angrui Jiang, Jingfan Qi, Zhaoyang You, Kinjal J. Shah
The adsorption of ciprofloxacin (CIP), sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and tetracycline (TC) on disposable face mask (nano-)microplastics occurs in the order SMX > CIP > TC, which correlates with the octanol–water partition coefficient of antibiotics.
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Classification, uptake, translocation, and detection methods of nanoparticles in crop plants: a review

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00059E, Critical Review
He-Yi Zhang, Wen-Hao Su
Nanotechnology offers a viable solution to enhancing agricultural sustainability by supporting seed germination and crop growth.
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Highly enhanced cationic dye adsorption from water by nitro-functionalized Zn-MOF nano/microparticles and a biomolecular binder for improving the reusability

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00131A, Paper
Gunasekaran Arunkumar, Mehboobali Pannipara, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Savarimuthu Philip Anthony
Zn-MOF with a nitro-functionalized ligand exhibited enhanced cationic dye adsorption, and binder coating improved the reusability.
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Demonetisation hits PM’s flagship crop insurance scheme

Lakhs of farmers, who are already reeling under drought and crop failure, have missed the deadline to avail of the scheme, which ended on November 9




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Tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh make hay as export demand spikes, seek higher crop cap

Global shortage of 400 million kg of tobacco spurs export demand for the crop; premium leaves fetch farmers in Prakasam and Nellore districts a record ₹210 a kg during e-auctions




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Centre raises minimum support prices for Rabi crops, farmers unhappy

Farmers’ organisations say the MSP did not match the increase in input costs




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Cabinet approves ₹22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Rabi crop season

The decision was informed by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur after the Cabinet meeting




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India’s smaller rice crop paves way for prolonged export curbs

Production in India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is under unusually intense focus after New Delhi banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July, sending global prices surging




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Centre announces ₹24,420 crore subsidy for summer crop fertilizers




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Wheat, rapeseed crops ravaged by rain days before harvesting

A poor harvest could force the Centre to import wheat, palm oil, sunflower oil and soybean oil




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India sugar crop woes create opportunity for Al Khaleej refinery




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Govt. should announce legally backed minimum procurement price for food crops, says Prakash Kammaradi

Karnataka Agriculture Price Commission headed by Prakash Kammaradi submitted a report on the legally backed MSP to the government in 2018




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RBI annual report 2023-2024: MSPs for kharif and rabi crops ensured minimum return of 50% over cost of production

Reserve Bank of India’s annual report highlights MSPs, foodgrain stocks, and challenges faced by agriculture in 2023-24




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Centre increases MSP for wheat, five other rabi crops

The new MSP for a quintal of wheat is ₹2,425 in comparison to ₹2,275 per quintal, which was in place for the previous rabi season




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A miniaturized microplasma excitation source coupled with photochemically induced volatile species generation as a cost-effective tool for in situ mercury pollution analyses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00306C, Technical Note
Open Access
Tymoteusz Klis, Pawel Pohl, Anna Dzimitrowicz, Piotr Jamroz
A portable, miniaturized atmospheric microplasma discharge system coupled with the photochemical vapour generation was developed for the sensitive Hg determination in water samples using OES.
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Microphase-separation-induced polyzwitterionic ionogel with tough, highly conductive, self-healing and shape–memory properties for wearable electrical devices

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30618-30628
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA04228J, Paper
Guang Zeng, Wenshuo Gao, Weicheng Qiu, Guanling Li, Shousen Chen, Xin He, Guoxing Sun, Weijia Yang, Yue Xin
A polyzwitterionic ionogel with a phase separation structure was designed to achieve a balance between mechanical robustness and ionic conductivity. This design holds immense potential for applications in wearable sensors.
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Rational engineering and synthesis of pyrene and thiazolo[5,4-d]thiazole-functionalized conjugated microporous polymers for efficient supercapacitor energy storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,30508-30521
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA05908E, Paper
Abdul Basit, Yang-Chin Kao, Yasser A. El-Ossaily, Shiao-Wei Kuo, Mohamed Gamal Mohamed
The Py-Th-TzTz CMP was synthesized through a Schiff base reaction and exhibited a decomposition temperature (Td10) of 352 °C. In a three-electrode system, it demonstrated a specific capacitance of 652 F g−1.
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Vertical Macroporous Chitosan Aerogel Adsorbents for Simple and Efficient Enhancement of Atmospheric Water Harvesting and Air Dehumidification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA07005D, Paper
Zhiguang Guo, Changhui Fu, Yuxuan He, Anhui Yu, Guangyi Tian, Danyan Zhan, Huimin Zhang
Adsorption-based atmospheric water harvesting (SAWH) has become one of the effective methods to extract water from the air in arid regions due to its high efficiency and low energy consumption....
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IISR’s innovative formulations help address soil pH issues and boost crop yields

The formulations, based on granular lime and gypsum, address soil pH issues and deliver beneficial microorganisms




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Govt to constitute high-level committee to monitor implementation of crop loan waiver, says Harish Rao

CM announced unconditional crop loan waiver twice unlike other States, he said 




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Easter Island seeks to irrigate crops using solar energy

Due to the summer drought, Islanders have to get 52% of their fruits and vegetables from the mainland because local production cannot meet domestic demand.



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Farmers asked to insure paddy crops




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Impacts of rainfall and lakeshore soil properties on microplastics in inland freshwater: A case study in Donghu Lake, China

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EM00500C, Paper
Yan Jiang, Yinuo Yang, Chenxi Zhan, Bo Cheng
Microplastic (MP) pollution has garnered global attention in recent years.
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Microplastics encapsulation in aragonite: efficiency, detection and insight into potential environmental impacts

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00004H, Paper
Open Access
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Nives Matijaković Mlinarić, Katarina Marušić, Antun Lovro Brkić, Marijan Marciuš, Tamara Aleksandrov Fabijanić, Nenad Tomašić, Atiđa Selmani, Eva Roblegg, Damir Kralj, Ivana Stanić, Branka Njegić Džakula, Jasminka Kontrec
This study confirms encapsulation of nontreated and humic acid treated polystyrene and polyethylene microplastics into aragonite, main building block of coral skeleton.
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Characteristics and adsorption behavior of typical microplastics in long-term accelerated weathering simulation

Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EM00062E, Paper
Open Access
Fei Yu, Qiyu Qin, Xiaochen Zhang, Jie Ma
Microplastics can function as carriers in the environment, absorbing various toxins and spreading to diverse ecosystems. Toxins accumulated in microplastics have the potential to be re-released, posing a threat. In...
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Oil Crop Science = 中国油料作物学报(英文) [electronic journal].

中国农业科学院油料作为研究所




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Monetary Policy and Macroprudential Policy: Different and Separate? [electronic journal].




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Monetary and Macroprudential Policy with Endogenous Risk [electronic journal].




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A Macroprudential Theory of Foreign Reserve Accumulation [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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Macroprudential Policy with Leakages [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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Macroprudential Policy and Household Debt: What is Wrong with Swedish Macroprudential Policy? [electronic journal].




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Macroprudential FX Regulations: Shifting the Snowbanks of FX Vulnerability? [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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Macroprudential and monetary policy: loan-level evidence from reserve requirements [electronic journal].




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Fiscal distress and banking performance: The role of macroprudential regulation [electronic journal].




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The Costs of Macroprudential Policy [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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The Costs of Macroprudential Deleveraging in a Liquidity Trap [electronic journal].

International Monetary Fund,




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Cash Crops, Print Technologies and the Politicization of Ethnicity in Africa [electronic journal].




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Can Technology Undermine Macroprudential Regulation? Evidence from Peer-to-Peer Credit in China [electronic journal].




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The Anatomy of the Transmission of Macroprudential Policies [electronic journal].

International Monetary Fund,




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Syngenta signs MoUs with CSSRI and HAU on crop productivity, sustainable agriculture

MoUs aim to implement projects related to capacity building of rural youth in agriculture and allied sciences, safe use of crop protection chemicals and adoption of new technologies, among other things




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Maharashtra cashew board plans to expand area under the crop, promote organic farming

Plans promoting the State’s produce as unique brand, says director Patil




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Crystal Crop Protection acquires I&B Seeds

Diversifies into flower and vegetable seeds with the latest buyout