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Bifunctional catalysts for the coupling processes of CO2 capture and conversion: a minireview

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00334A, Minireview
Chengxiong Dang, Hao Yu
A bifunctional catalyst for integrated CO2 capture and utilization (ICCU).
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Kinetics of thermal dry reforming of methane for syngas production and solid carbon capture

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2902-2914
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00312H, Paper
Open Access
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Manas Mokashi, Akash Bhimrao Shirsath, Sinan Demir, Ahmet Çelik, Patrick Lott, Steffen Tischer, Olaf Deutschmann
By combining numerical simulations and experiments, catalyst-free thermal dry reforming of biogas for sustainable syngas production and solid carbon capture is investigated under industrially viable conditions.
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Complete kinetic model and process reengineering of glyoxal oxidation by nitric acid in a capillary microreactor

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,3016-3028
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00313F, Paper
Junnan Wang, Wei Zhan, Yating Li, Ting Wang, Chengxiang He, Chunying Zhu, Youguang Ma, Taotao Fu
The oxidation of glyoxal by nitric acid to glyoxylic acid is a complex process with parallel and consecutive side reactions.
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Unveiling the dynamic CO2 capture performance of MgO promoted with molten salts and CaCO3 via fixed bed reactor experiments

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00432A, Paper
Open Access
Theodoros Papalas, Andy N. Antzaras, Angeliki A. Lemonidou
MgO promoted with molten alkali salts and CaCO3 displayed efficient CO2 capture activity in a fixed bed reactor, attaining 75% CO2 removal at 275 °C and stable cyclic performance, with the promoters providing an alternative carbonation mechanism.
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Design and performance evaluation of low-volatility and low-viscosity absorbents for CO2 capture

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00379A, Paper
Ning Ma, Liu Yang, Zhenchang Fang, Kaijia Jiang, Xinling Li, Zhen Huang
This study synthesized a novel homogeneous non-aqueous absorbent and analyzed hydrogen bonds and viscosities, which were rarely studied before.
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Nickel foam supported biochar doped Ni–Mo bimetallic oxide for supercapacitor application

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00471J, Paper
Zhongxin Jin, Kaijia Hu, Feng Lin, Siqi Liu, Ruining Gu, Wei Zhang, Siyu Liu, Caiying Li, Hongyang Liao, Xinping Cai, Haijun Pang, Chunjing Zhang, Huiyuan Ma
A novel C-MoO3-NiO2/NF electrode derived from polyoxometalate and rice is obtained and provides a new strategy for the development of high-performance supercapacitors.
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Can self-propelled objects escape from compression stimulation?

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00288A, Paper
Open Access
Masaki Yoshikai, Muneyuki Matsuo, Nobuhiko J. Suematsu, Hiraku Nishimori, Satoshi Nakata
We studied circular papers impregnated with camphor (CPs) and CPs with magnets (MCPs) as self-propelled objects floating on water under the compression of the water surface as an inanimate system for evacuation in an emergency.
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Deformation-dependent gel surface topography due to the elastocapillary and osmocapillary effects

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00139G, Paper
Open Access
Luochang Wang, Qihan Liu
Elastocapillary and osmocapillary effects can roughen a stretched surface although the elastic Poisson’s effect always flattens a stretched surface.
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Braiding, twisting, and weaving microscale fibers with capillary forces

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3337-3348
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01732J, Paper
Ahmed Sherif, Maya Winters Faaborg, Cheng Zeng, Michael P. Brenner, Vinothan N. Manoharan
We present a 3D-printed machine that uses repulsive capillary forces to programmably braid, twist, and weave micrometer-scale fibers.
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Ligand-dependent folding and unfolding dynamics and free energy landscapes of acylphosphatase

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00131A, Paper
Li Yuan, Hao Sun, Xuening Ma, Yang Wang, Zilong Guo, Xingyu Qi, Shimin Le, Hu Chen
The free energy landscapes of AcP in the absence and presence of Pi are constructed by using stable magnetic tweezers.
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Capillary imbibition of confined monodisperse emulsions in microfluidic channels

Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00179F, Paper
Masoud Norouzi Darabad, Sagnik Singha, Siva A. Vanapalli, Mark W. Vaughn, Jerzy Blawzdziewicz
Emulsion imbibition into flat capillaries is very complex. We show that formation of a clear-fluid or dense-emulsion region behind the meniscus, concentration and velocity fluctuations, and generation of ordered domains are confinement controlled.
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Scalable slot-die coated flexible supercapacitors from upcycled PET face shields

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12781-12795
DOI: 10.1039/D2RA06809E, Paper
Open Access
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Kiran Kumar Reddy Reddygunta, Andrew Callander, Lidija Šiller, Karen Faulds, Leonard Berlouis, Aruna Ivaturi
This study reports fabrication of flexible supercapacitor with slot-die coated activated carbon electrodes derived from upcycled PET face shield, displaying excellent energy and power density of 21.8 W h kg−1 and 20 600 W kg−1 with good flexibility.
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1D hollow tubular/2D nanosheet hybrid dimensional porous carbon prepared by one-step carbonization using natural minerals as templates for supercapacitors

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13190-13199
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01873G, Paper
Open Access
Fangfang Liu, Chao Zhang, Weiwei Huang, Lei Chen, Yuanshuang Wang, Jinan Niu, Xiuyun Chuan
1D hollow tubular/2D nanosheet hybrid dimensional porous carbon was synthesized through one-step carbonization using 1D fibrous brucite and 2D layered magnesium carbonate hydroxide as templates.
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Versatile poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-grafted-hydroxypropyl cellulose polymers with tailored thermo- and pH-responsive properties via sustainable organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4244-4254
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00931B, Paper
Muhammad Asif Iqbal, Asif Mahmood, Waheed Al-Masry, Chan Ho Park, Sadaf Ul Hassan, Toheed Akhter
This study explores the synthesis of dual pH- and thermo-responsive poly(N-vinylcaprolactam)-grafted-hydroxypropyl cellulose (PNVCL-g-HPC) polymers via visible-light-driven, metal-free organocatalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (O-ATRP).
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Acid-labile and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks by aqueous polymerization for in situ encapsulation and release

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4454-4464
DOI: 10.1039/D3PY00677H, Paper
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Gavin Irvine, Stuart Herron, Daniel W. Lester, Efrosyni Themistou
Aqueous RAFT polymerization for the preparation of degradable and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks, in situ dye encapsulation and release.
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Constructing self-healing flexible supercapacitors via graphene oxide synergistic multi-network polymer-supramolecular hydrogel electrolyte

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00809J, Paper
Xiaoyan Li, Xiuting Shi, Anbai Li, Mengmeng Xun, Shuzhen Cui, Kanjun Sun, Hui Peng, Guofu Ma, Yuxi Xu
Hydrogels are increasing interest and have great potential as electrolytes for flexible supercapacitors (FSCs) in wearable and portable electronic devices. However, the hydrogel electrolytes for practical applications are hampered by...
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Reducing Agent Triggered Templated Synthesis of Dynamic Covalent Poly(disulfide)s Nanonetwork: Remarkable Tuning in Noncovalent Encapsulation Stabilities and Cargo Release

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01109K, Paper
Arun Mondal, S. K. Sujauddin, Dhiman Mondal, Soumya Kolay, Shuvajyoti Sarkar, Mijanur Rahaman Molla
Here, we demonstrated a new methodology for the templated synthesis of cross-linked poly(disulfide)s based dynamic covalent nanonetwork as highly stable potential delivery vehicle in the field of chemotherapeutic applications. The...
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Biodegradable pressure sensors with high sensitivity and wide detection range via a piezoresistive/capacitive dual response

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00675E, Paper
Xiaowan Luan, Yanlong Zhu, Yankun Chen, Xiaoxia Gu, Qian Xu, Guoming Liu, Xiu-Qin Zhang, Minxuan Kuang
Eco-friendly strategies are strongly needed to address the issue of e-waste pollution. Green electronics constructed from degradable polymers have attracted widespread attention. In this paper, a piezoresistive/capacitive dual-response pressure sensor...
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Mercaptoimidazole-capped gold nanoparticles as a potent agent against plant pathogenic fungi

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10949-10961
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01032A, Paper
Open Access
Tang Xu, Wenshuai Hao, Ran Du, Dai Dai, Cuixia Wang, Suhua Li, Carol Sze Ki Lin, Ruitao Cha, Jianbin Yan, Chong Li
The first evidence that MI-Au NPs prevent plants from fungal infection is presented.
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Decellularization of caprine forestomach rumen tissue modified with silver nanowires as an antibacterial skin substitute scaffold in wound care therapeutics

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01560F, Paper
Athmana P. A., Asna Jaleel K. I., Sinduja Malarkodi Elangovan, Riza Paul, Naveen Subbaiyan, Parthiban Shanmugam, Gopal Shankar Krishnakumar
Caprine forestomach native collagen (CFNC) modified with silver nanowires (AgNWs) as a new class of biomimetic xenograft for skin regeneration with strong antimicrobial properties.
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Polycyclic aromatic polymer nanoparticles show potent infectious particle adsorption capability

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01793E, Paper
Yudai Oishi, Mako Toyoda, Nanami Hano, Chihiro Motozono, Takamasa Ueno, Makoto Takafuji
Nonspecific viral adsorption by polymer nanoparticles is more economical and superior in terms of operating cost and energy efficiency than viral adsorption using virus-specific antibodies and filtration techniques involving size...
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Exchange of free and capsule conjugated cyanine dyes between cells

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01874E, Paper
Zhanna V. Kozyreva, Polina A. Demina, Olga I. Gusliakova, Gleb B. Sukhorukov, Olga A. Sindeeva
Cells readily exchange free cyanine dyes when their membranes are in close contact. Photoconvertible capsules based on cyanine dyes are internalized into the cytoplasm with a low degree of exchange, allowing individual cell labeling and tracking.
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Bigg Boss 16: Shalin-Nimrat Fight For Captaincy

While Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia retains her captaincy, Gori Nagori wins the entertainment task.




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Bigg Boss 16: Meet the New Captain

Monday's episode was full of drama and fights but still, some adorable moments thanks to Abdu Roziq's antics.




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BB16: Sumbul Wants To Become Captain

Now that there's a new captain, will we see new alliances in Bigg Boss 16?




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Captain America Chris Evans Weds

The wedding was attended by several of the couple's friends including Chris Hemsworth (who plays Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) and his wife Elsa Pataky, Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man in the MCU) and Susan Downey, Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye in the MCU), John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt.




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Automatic detection of fluorescent droplets for droplet digital PCR: a device capable of processing multiple microscope images

Analyst, 2024, 149,5213-5224
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01028K, Paper
Kaihao Mao, Ye Tao, Wenshang Guo, Qisheng Yang, Meiying Zhao, Xiangyu Meng, Yinghao Zhang, Yukun Ren
An automated microscope image detection device (A-MMD) is designed to detect fluorescent droplets in droplet digital PCR images captured by multiple microscopes.
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Capillary-flow driven microfluidic sensor based on tyrosinase for fast user-friendly assessment of pesticide exposures

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01203H, Paper
Open Access
Claire E. Hefner, Prakash Aryal, Eric Brack, Todd Alexander, Charles S. Henry
Assessment of pesticide exposure using a fast-flow capillary device (created with Bio.Render.com).
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An in-depth investigation of lead-free KGeCl3 perovskite solar cells employing optoelectronic, thermomechanical, and photovoltaic properties: DFT and SCAPS-1D frameworks

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27704-27734
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02974G, Paper
Md. Tarekuzzaman, Mohammad Hasin Ishraq, Md. Shahazan Parves, M. A. Rayhan, Sohail Ahmad, Md. Rasheduzzaman, K A Al Mamun, M. Moazzam Hossen, Md. Zahid Hasan
Crystal structure of KGeCl3 and the design configuration of the KGeCl3-based PSC.
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Optimization of preparation conditions and design of device configurations for Cu3AsS4 solar cells: a combined study of first-principles calculations and SCAPS-1D device simulations

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03392B, Paper
Yi Huang, Changqing Lin, Yang Xue, Bingyuan Huang, Dan Huang
Former studies have investigated the band structure and optoelectronic properties of Cu3AsS4 and suggested that it is a promising photovoltaic (PV) absorber. However, its power conversion efficiency (PCE) from experiments...
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Direct capture of the alanine ghost in alanine-doped triglycine sulfate crystals

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03839H, Communication
Open Access
Yukana Terasawa, Toshimichi Shibue, Toru Asahi
15 N-labelled L-alanine in TGS crystals was directly observed by solid 15N-NMR, with two chemical states of alanine doped into GI being reported and a new crystal structure model proposed.
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Self-Healing in Dielectric Capacitors: a Universal Method to Computationally Rate Newly Introduced Energy Storage Designs

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03988B, Paper
Nadezhda Andreeva, Vitaly V. Chaban
Metalized-film dielectric capacitors provide lump portions of energy on demand. While the capacities of various capacitor designs are comparable in magnitude, their stabilities make a difference. Dielectric breakdowns – micro-discharges...
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A composite of pineapple leaf-derived porous carbon integrated with ZnCo-MOF for high-performance supercapacitors

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02882A, Paper
Xiaoxiao Ma, Yunfan Bai, Shuangli Chen, Zhixian He, Pingping Wu, Yabing Qi, Sijing Zhang
Pineapple leaf-derived biochar (PLB) served as a carrier for ZnCo-MOF in the preparation of ZnCo-MOF@PLB-800. The porous structure of PLB reduced ZnCo-MOF aggregation, enhancing electron transfer and the conductivity of the electrode material.
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Bagnaia capitalises on Martin crash in Germany to take championship lead




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With a new coach and captain, Japan hockey hopes to get back to winning ways




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Salima Tete named India captain for women’s Asian Champions Trophy

Navneet Kaur will serve as Tete's deputy. India enter the competition with high expectations, having clinched the title at last year's edition in Ranchi.




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Extreme weather for kids : lessons and activities all about hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and more! / Matthew Cappucci ; illustrated by Stephanie Hathaway

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Venture capital: On the trail of buying power

Why VC firm Elevation Capital chooses to stay invested in consumer brands




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Separation of Rare Earth Elements and Nickel Harnessing Electrochemistry and Reactive CO2 Capture and Mineralization

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04632C, Communication
Open Access
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Akanksha Srivastava, Prarabdh Jain, Greeshma Gadikota, Prince Ochonma, Christopher Noe, Tianhe Yin
The aim is to probe the chemical mechanisms underlying the use of multifunctional solvents to simultaneously capture and convert CO2 into insoluble Rare Earth Element (REE)-carbonates, while forming soluble complexes...
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Helical aromatic foldamers with tubular cavities capable of accommodating multiple halide ions

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05474A, Communication
Seungwon Lee, Byeung Ju Lee, Geunmoo Song, Kyu-Sung Jeong
A series of pyridinium–indolocarbazole oligomers has been synthesized, which fold into helical structures with tubular cavities capable of accommodating up to four iodide ions in a linear arrangement.
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Polymeric antibubbles with strong ultrasound imaging capabilities

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13340-13343
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03572K, Communication
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Roman A. Barmin, Jens Köhler, Michael Pohl, Bea Becker, Fabian Kiessling, Twan Lammers, Albert T. Poortinga, Roger M. Pallares
Antibubbles are liquid droplets encapsulated by a gas film and are proposed for ultrasound-triggered drug release. Here, we develop polymeric microbubbles with greater ultrasound imaging response than conventional Pickering-stabilized antibubbles.
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Ultrafine VN quantum dots modified with a nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide anode material for enhanced rate capability and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00502C, Paper
Dong Wang, Zihan Guo, Zhiwei Wang, Yanfang Gao
The excellent electrochemistry performance is attributed to vanadium nitride quantum dots (VNQDs) offering large capacity and nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (NrGO) acting as a conductive network and buffer skeleton.
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Temperature-dependent structural and optical properties of Sb-doped SnO2 nanoparticles and their electrochemical analysis for supercapacitor application

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00918E, Paper
Towseef Ahmad, Mohd Zubair Ansari
Transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) play an important role in advanced energy harvesting and storage systems, as well as cutting-edge display technology.
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Design and synthesis of few-layer molybdenum oxide selenide encapsulated in a 3D interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon anode toward high-performance sodium storage

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7370-7378
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00389F, Paper
Yonghong Qin, Shahriman Zainal Abidin, Azhari Bin Md Hashim, Oskar Hasdinor Hassan, Xiaojun Zhao
Novel few-layered MoO3–MoSe2 encapsulated in a 3D NC skeleton is constructed to improve the electrochemical performances of SIBs.
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Carbon dots analysis of charge transfer intrinsic capacity based on the analytic calculation of chemical reactivity descriptors

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7244-7255
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01100G, Paper
Jesús A. Lara-Cerón, Roberto Flores-Moreno, José A. Flores-Ramos, Gururaj K. Jayaprakash
Carbon dots analysis of charge transfer intrinsic capacity based on the analytic calculation of chemical reactivity descriptors.
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