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Fund follows product-market fit

Yash Kela, Chief Investment Officer of Singularity Growth, spells out the funding priorities of the equity platform




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Funds in search of bright business plans

Even as start-up investments grind down to a seven-year low, VCs are sitting on mounds of unallocated funds




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Zephyr Peacock: Lending funds... and a hand

VC firm Zephyr Peacock zeroes in on sectors for its fourth fund deployment




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‘Join the funding party... early’

Ninad Karpe, Founder and Partner, 100X.VC, spells out the early mover advantage in venture capital





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Fund thesis: AI is the X-factor 

Why VC firm Good Capital wants to be an early investor in AI-powered businesses




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Funding ventures with vertical takeoffs

Cornerstone Venture Partners on how specialisation can deepen a start-up’s value proposition




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Funding builders of future technology

Why Seafund Venture India Trust focuses on early-stage technology startups




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Flexi funding for unbanked needs

Anicut Capital zeroes in on investment opportunities that banks overlook due to regulatory constraints




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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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Functional metal–organic frameworks derived electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage: a review

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13292-13313
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04086D, Highlight
Basree, Arif Ali, Khusboo Kumari, Musheer Ahmad, Ganesh Chandra Nayak
Pristine MOFs and their derivatives have been proven for supercapacitor as well as energy storage due to their versatile features like huge specific surface area, high porosity, redox active metal centre, high thermal stability, and so on.
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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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Farmlore in Bengaluru sets out to prove that luxury dining can be local, ethical and even fun

Set on 37 acres of farmland, the restaurant seats just 18 guests, serving multi-course menus starring ethically sourced seafood and meat, as well as freshly harvested vegetables and foraged wild greens




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Construction of amide-bonded supramolecular multifunctional fillers towards boosted self-healing, thermal conductivity and dielectric properties

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, 9,1167-1178
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00114A, Paper
Junlong Yao, Zongqiang Fu, Huan Yang, Lin Gao, Xueliang Jiang, Wei Nie, Zhengguang Sun, Haolan Lu, Meiyun Lin, Jinglou Xu
The two modified fillers effectively improved the self-healing efficiency, dielectric properties and thermal conductivity of the supramolecular composites by forming a synergistic effect of amide bonds.
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Functionalized Schiff-base containing phenothiazine and cholic acid as a paper-based fluorescence turn-off sensor for Sn(II) ion detection and its application

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00853G, Paper
Dipakkumar Bariya, Satyendra Mishra
The development of the cholyl hydrazide Schiff base of phenothiazine as a paper-based sensor for the detection of Sn(II) ions with chelation-enhanced fluorescence quenching sensing mechanism and its possible integration into a logic gate system.
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Direct pseudomorphic transformation of silica from rice husk into organo-functionalized MCM-41

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7052-7069
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00715H, Paper
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Lilia Sennoun, Chun-Cheng Lee, Yohan Fretel, Margaux Clavié, Gilles Subra, Yoann Ladner, Alfredo Napoli, Anne Galarneau, Peter Hesemann, Ahmad Mehdi
Highly ordered bio-sourced MCM-41 functionalized with amide derivatives of amino acids (AA) was successfully synthesized and applied for protein separation.
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Synthesis of copper(II) complex-functionalized Fe3O4@ISNA (ISNA = isonicotinic acid) as a magnetically recoverable nanomaterial: catalytic studies in alcohol oxidation and nitrophenol reduction, and TD-DFT studies

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7308-7322
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05440C, Paper
Rimpa Mondal, Aratrika Chakraborty, Ennio Zangrando, Madhulata Shukla, Tanmay Chattopadhyay
The synthesis of a magnetically separable nanocatalyst Fe3O4@ISNA@CuL1 used as a catalyst for oxidation of alcohols and reduction of nitrophenols.
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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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Effect of Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes on Mechanical, Swelling and Viscoelastic Properties on Gum ghatti-cl-poly(NIPAm) Hydrogels

New J. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ01677G, Paper
Pragnesh N Dave, Pradip Macwan
The present work involves the Gum ghatti-cl-poly(NIPAm)/-o-MWCNT (GGNIPACNT) hydrogels via free radical polymerization technique. The synthesized hydrogels were characterized by FTIR analysis which suggested the successful binding of -o-MWCNT in...
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Biowaste valorization: multifunctional hybrid lignin/TiO2 nanostructures for bacterial-biocide disinfection and dye removal

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00091A, Paper
Open Access
Marica Gallo, Virginia Venezia, Marica Muscetta, Rossella Grappa, Mariavittoria Verrillo, Gianluca Landi, Raffaele Marotta, Giuseppina Luciani
Hybrid lignin TiO2 nanoparticles: red-ox activity enables biocide disinfection and dye removal.
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Preparation of UV-responsive hydrogels based on nanocellulose and their utilization in fungicide delivery

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1442-1451
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00910F, Paper
Chaoqun You, Xinyue Ji, Hanchen Lin, Ning Ma, Wei Wei, Lingfeng Long, Like Ning, Fei Wang
A stimuli-responsive hydrogel for fungicide delivery based on UV-sensitive molecular (AZO)-conjunct CNCs is successfully prepared.
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Functionalized molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayer as an efficient nanosensor towards toxic nitrogen containing gases

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1740-1754
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00072B, Paper
Wadha Alfalasi, Tanveer Hussain, Nacir Tit
Selective detection of toxic nitrogen-containing gases (e.g. NO and NO2) is achieved when special transition metal (TM) atoms are selected in doping molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayer. The change of magnetic state is the secret of that selectivity.
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Functional silver-based nanomaterials affecting zebrafish development: the adverse outcomes in relation to the nanoparticle physical and chemical structure

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00813D, Paper
Open Access
Patrizia Bonfanti, Anita Colombo, Rossella Daniela Bengalli, Maurizio Gualtieri, Ilaria Zanoni, Magda Blosi, Anna Costa, Paride Mantecca
The growing demand for effective antimicrobials determined a significant increase of new nanoformulated materials to fight against bacteria and viruses, to be used in many industrial sectors including textiles, cosmetics,...
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Correction: Nano-pelargonidin modulates p53/PARP/HSP 90/XRCC1 signaling axis to combat cypermethrin-induced genotoxicity and metabolic dysfunction in fish: a molecular docking predicted in vivo approach

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN90017K, Correction
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Priyanka Sow, Sudatta Dey, Rishita Dey, Asmita Samadder, Sisir Nandi, Debojyoti Tarafdar, Anisur Rahman Khuda-Bukhsh
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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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Ionic liquid-functionalized metal organic frameworks and their composite membranes for enhanced proton transport

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00186A, Highlight
Jeong Hwa Song, Seyoung Koo, Dong Won Kang
Post-synthetic modification is gaining prominence as a highly effective strategy for enhancing the functionality of porous materials without significant structural changes. Recently, there is growing interest in research focusing on...
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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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Orthogonal stimulation of structural transformations in photo-responsive MOF films through linker functionalization

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00221K, Communication
Open Access
Sumea Klokic, Benedetta Marmiroli, Denys Naumenko, Giovanni Birarda, Simone Dal Zilio, Miriam de J. Velásquez-Hernández, Paolo Falcaro, Lisa Vaccari, Heinz Amenitsch
Controlling the magnitude of structural dynamics in flexible MOF films by an applied stimulus is largely desired for specific applications such as energy storage.
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Bombay High Court directs ED to respond to the arrest Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary in Khichdi scam

Suraj Chavan was arrested on January 17, 2024, for his alleged irregularities in distributing khichdi to migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic




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Honeywell’s not-for-profit arm says it has funded over 40 deeptech start-ups

In FY24, HHSIF supported 13 innovations—eight start-ups and five EIR programs—with a focus on agri-tech, clean-tech, health-tech, and green-tech initiatives




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Kareena, Arjun At Malaika's Father's Funeral

Malaika and Amrita Arora's friends from the film industry came together to offer their condolences, as their father Anil Mehta was laid to rest at the Santa Cruz Hindu Crematorium centre in Mumbai on September 12.




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Kapoors' Fun Sunday With Raha, Jeh, Tim

The different generations of the Kapoors got together to enjoy the Ganpati festival in Mumbai.





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Buy, use, return, and claim a small refund

A scheme that ensures that e-products are recycled hopes for a resurrection




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Indian-origin scientist discovers protein function that may treat age-related diseases




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TiE Global Summit 2024 targets ₹100 crore in funding for start-up initiative

The event will take place in Bangalore from December 9-11, 2024, and on December 12 in Mysore




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Deeptech robotics start-up CynLr raises $10 million series A funding

CynLr will now expand its 60-member core team into a 120-member global team




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BODIPY(aryl)iodonium salts in the efficient synthesis of diversely functionalized BODIPYs and selective detection of serum albumin

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00336E, Paper
Open Access
Bintu Kumar, Anindita Bhatta, Prakriti Saraf, Taur Prakash Pandurang, Krishnan Rangan, Madhushree Sarkar, Sivaprasad Mitra, Dalip Kumar
Using readily available BODIPY and iodoarenes various BODIPY(aryl)iodonium salts were prepared and successfully utilized for the direct syntheses of functionalized BODIPYs, bis-BODIPYs and for the selective detection of serum protein.
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A water mediated multicomponent reaction for the synthesis of novel spirooxindole derivatives and their antifungal activity

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00256C, Paper
Min Zhang, Liang Shi, Li Chen, Zhengyu Liu, Ting Zhao, Chunyin Zhu, Liuqing Yang
A total of 27 novel spirooxindoles were synthesized through a water mediated three-component reaction of isatin, 4-aminocoumarin, and 1,3-cyclodicarbonyl compounds. Several compounds showed excellent antifungal activity against Physalospora piricola.
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Diastereoselective synthesis of functionalized spiroindolines via intramolecular ipso-iodocyclization/nucleophile addition cascade reactions of indole-tethered ynones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00112E, Paper
Debojyoti Bag, Sanghapal D. Sawant
Herein, we describe a highly diastereoselective approach for synthesizing polyfunctionalized spiroindolines from indolyl-ynones involving an ipso-iodocyclization/nucleophile addition cascade.
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An efficient synthesis of mono-, di-, and tri-substituted 1,3-thiazoles employing functionalized thioamides as thiocarbonyl precursors

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00229F, Paper
Kalleshappa Sheela, Chikkappaiahnayaka Santhosh, Krishna Ravi Singh, Kalleshappa Sharath, Maralinganadoddi P. Sadashiva
Herein, we report an efficient strategy to synthesize functionalized 1,3-thiazoles using alkyl 2-amino-2-thioxoacetates.
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Catalyst- and base-free visible light-enabled radical relay trihalomethylation/functional group-migration/carbonylation with CX3SO2Cl

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00292J, Paper
Jinkai Hu, Chenglei Yang, Xiaotao Qin, Hui Liu, Tongtong Ma, Ao-tong Shi, Qing-Long Lv, Xingman Liu, Jinhui Yang, Dianjun Li
A visible light-enabled photocatalyst-free radical trihalomethylation/cyano (or benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl) 1,4-migration/carbonylation reaction of 2-hydroxy-2-hex-5-enenitrile (or (benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-pent-4-enol) with CX3SO2Cl (X = F, Cl) is reported.
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Asymmetric synthesis of the fully functionalized six-membered A-ring of siphonol A

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,2958-2962
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00104D, Communication
Ying Sun, Shaomin Fu, Bo Liu
The asymmetric synthesis of the fully functionalized six-membered A-ring of siphonol A is presented.
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Selective synthesis of an elusive C-functional bis-cyclam and study of its inhibition of the CXCR4 chemokine receptor

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,3059-3067
DOI: 10.1039/D3OB02050A, Paper
Marie M. Le Roy, Sandra Claes, Nathalie Saffon-Merceron, Dominique Schols, Thibault Troadec, Raphaël Tripier
A rare example of C,C'-linked bis-cyclam has been synthesized with controlled manner in mild conditions thanks to the “bis-aminal” tool, and its good CXCR4-recognition properties could be demonstated in vitro.
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Iron-catalyzed selective construction of indole derivatives via oxidative C(sp3)–H functionalization of indolin-2-ones

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,3073-3079
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00133H, Paper
Wei Chen, Lang-Qi Wen, Xiao-Bing Lu, Hui Zhou
We have developed a clean and efficient iron-catalyzed C(sp3)–H functionalization of indolin-2-ones for the chemodivergent synthesis of value-added indole derivatives, including isatins, and symmetrical and non-symmetrical isoindigos.
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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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N-Functionalization of beta-aminophosphonates; Cytotoxic effect of the new derivatives

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00243A, Paper
György Keglevich, Petra Regina Varga, Emőke Dinnyési, Zsuzsanna Szalai, Szilvia Bősze, Rita Oláhné Szabó, Laszlo Drahos, Konstantin Karaghiosoff
Beta-Aminophosponates obtained by the Michael addition of primary amines to the double bond of diethyl vinylphosphonate proved to be suitable starting materials (amine components) in the Kabachnik–Fields reaction with formaldehyde...
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OpenAI chair's AI startup Sierra gets $4.5 billion valuation in latest funding round

One-year-old Sierra focuses on selling artificial intelligence-powered customer service chatbots to enterprises




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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