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Structural and electrochemical properties of Tan+1Cn MXene anode materials for metal-ion batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02335D, Research Article
Jiayi Guo, Danni Hu, Chenqi Bai, Lina Xu, Hongping Xiao, Qian Shi, Xinhua Li, Xi'an Chen, Yingjin Ma, Guoyong Fang
Density functional theory calculations show that Tan+1Cn and Tan+1CnO2 MXenes have excellent open circuit voltages and maximum storage capacities for use in alkali metal-ion batteries.
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UPL recognised as top patent applicant in agro-chemical research

This recognition comes from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, which annually ranks the world’s economies based on their innovation capabilities




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Government to extend UDAN scheme for 10 years, targets 350-400 airports by 2047

Since its launch in October 2016, the scheme has operationalised 601 routes and 71 airports, facilitating travel for over 1.44 crore passengers




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Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod for drug trials to treat chemotherapy-induced anemia




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Spotting d-band centers of single-atom catalysts by oxygen intermediate-boosted electrochemiluminescence

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18085-18092
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC03763D, Edge Article
Open Access
Ruyu Xie, Kaitao Li, Rui Tian, Chao Lu
We have proposed an oxygen intermediate-boosted electrochemiluminescence probe for rapid spotting of the d-band centers of single-atom catalysts: the d-band centers closer to the Fermi level contributed to higher luminol ECL intensities.
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Chemoenzymatic multistep retrosynthesis with transformer loops

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18031-18047
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC02408G, Edge Article
Open Access
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David Kreutter, Jean-Louis Reymond
Integrating enzymatic reactions into computer-aided synthesis planning (CASP) should help devise more selective, economical, and greener synthetic routes.
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A critical factor in reactive oxygen species (ROS) studies: the need to understand the chemistry of the solvent used: the case of DMSO

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17843-17851
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05038J, Edge Article
Open Access
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Shubham Bansal, Binghe Wang
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play critical roles in normal physiological processes including cellular signaling and immune responses.
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Two in one: merging photoactivated chemotherapy and photodynamic therapy to fight cancer

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17760-17780
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04608K, Perspective
Open Access
Kirill M. Kuznetsov, Kevin Cariou, Gilles Gasser
Combining photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photoactivated chemotherapy (PACT) into one single compound allows to achieve more efficient light-induced therapy.
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Electrochemical trifluoromethylation of alkynes: the unique role of DMSO as a masking auxiliary

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06780K, Edge Article
Open Access
Jihoon Jang, Ho Seong Hwang, Haeryeong Jeong, Eun Jin Cho
An electrochemical trifluoromethylation method for terminal alkynes has been developed, facilitating the synthesis of CF3-alkynes with DMSO as a masking auxiliary.
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Light-assisted carbon dioxide reduction in an automated photoreactor system coupled to carbonylation chemistry

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06660J, Edge Article
Open Access
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Jasper Schuurmans, Tom Masson, Stefan Zondag, Simone Pilon, Nicola Bragato, Miguel Claros, Tim den Hartog, Fransesc Sastre Calabuig, Jonathan van den Ham, Pascal Buskens, Giulia Fiorani, Timothy Noel
Continuous-flow methodologies offer promising avenues for sustainable processing due to their precise process control, scalability, and efficient heat and mass transfer. The small dimensions of continuous-flow reactors render them highly...
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M12L24 nanospheres as supramolecular templates for the controlled synthesis of Ir-nanoclusters and their use in the chemo-selective hydrogenation of nitro styrene

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06324D, Edge Article
Open Access
Lotte L. Metz, Rens Ham, Eduard Bobylev, Kelly J. H. Brouwer, Alfons van Blaaderen, Rim van de Poll, Victor Drozhzhin, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Joost N. H. Reek
Controlled preparation of ultrafine metal nanoclusters (<2 nm) is challenging, yet important as the properties of these clusters are inherently linked to their size and local microenvironment. In the present...
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Deep Learning Enabled Ultra-high Quality NMR Chemical Shift Resolved Spectra

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04742G, Edge Article
Open Access
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Zhengxian Yang, Weigang Cai, Wen Zhu, Xiaoxu Zheng, Xiaoqi Shi, Mengjie Qiu, Zhong Chen, Maili Liu, Yanqin Lin
High quality chemical shift resolved spectra have long been pursued in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). In order to obtain chemical shift information with high resolution and sensitivity, a neural network...
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Electrochemical reconstruction of metal–organic gels into crystalline oxy-hydroxide heterostructures for efficient oxygen evolution electrocatalysis

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05799F, Edge Article
Open Access
Kang Liu, Haikuo Lan, Yuting Chen, Weicheng Tang, Zhenyu Xiao, Yunmei Du, Jun Xing, Zexing Wu, Lei Wang
An amorphous MOG electrochemically reconstitutes to a crystalline NiOOH/FeOOH heterostructure with the morphology changed from nanofibers to nanosheets as a high-performance OER electrocatalyst.
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Photochemical carboborylation and three-component difunctionalization of α,β-unsaturated ketones with boronic acids via tosylhydrazones

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06537A, Edge Article
Open Access
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Álvaro Valdés-Maqueda, Manuel Plaza, Carlos Valdés
The photochemical carboborylation of α,β-unsaturated tosylhydrazones with boronic acids gives tertiary allylboronates. A one pot sequence involving an aldehyde allylation provides a powerful three-component method for diversity oriented synthesis.
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Bipolar electrochemiluminescence at the water/organic interface

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06103A, Edge Article
Open Access
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Yuheng Fu, Bingbing Xie, Miaoxia Liu, Shaojuan Hou, Qunyan Zhu, Alexander Kuhn, Lin Zhang, Wensheng Yang, Neso Sojic
A novel bipolar electrochemistry approach for wireless dual-color ECL emission at the water/organic interface is developed. This system overcomes spatial limitations of conventional methods, enabling imaging of complex multiphase environments.
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Synergetic effect of mild hypothermia and antioxidant treatment on ROS-mediated neuron injury under oxygen-glucose deprivation investigated by scanning electrochemical microscopy

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05977H, Edge Article
Open Access
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Junjie Zhang, Yulin Liu, Yuxiang Zhao, Siyu Zhang, Feng Xu, Fei Li
Ischemic stroke and reperfusion injury result in neuronal damage and dysfunction associated with oxidative stress, leading to overproduction of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). In...
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Rapid, Potent, and Persistent Covalent Chemical Probes to Deconvolute PI3Kα Signaling

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05459H, Edge Article
Open Access
Lukas Bissegger, Theodora Alexandra Alexandra Constantin, Erhan Keles, Luka Raguž, Isobel Barlow-Busch, Clara Orbegozo, Thorsten Schaefer, Valentina Borlandelli, Thomas Bohnacker, Rohitha SriRamaratnam, Alexander Schäfer, Matthias Gstaiger, John E. Burke, Chiara Borsari, Matthias Wymann
Chemical probes have gained importance in the elucidation of signal transduction in biology. Insufficient selectivity and potency, lack of cellular activity and inappropriate use of chemical probes has major consequences...
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Discovery of penicillic acid as a chemical probe against tau aggregation in Alzheimer’s Disease

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05469E, Edge Article
Open Access
Jennifer Shyong, Jinliang Wang, Tran Quoc Dung Huynh, Marina Fayzullina, Bo Yuan, Ching-Kuo Lee, Thomas Minehan, Paul M. Seidler, Clay Wang
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder proven to be caused by the aggregation of protein tau into fibrils, resulting in neuronal death. The irreparable neuronal damage leads to irreversible...
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Why this consumption thematic fund is an attractive investment now

Nippon India Consumption fund has been a consistent outperformer across market cycles




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Quant MF under SEBI scrutiny: Deep dive into their mid- & small-cap schemes

A look at the stock positions of Quant Mutual Fund’s Mid- and Small-cap schemes, stress-test results (as of May 2024) and adjusted Net Asset Value (NAV)




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Why this fund is a good option for investors wanting to play the consumption theme

Performance, portfolio composition and downside protection are three reasons that work for Mirae Asset Great Consumer Fund




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43% of equity MF schemes fail to beat benchmark indices

Multi-cap and Focused funds were the best performers with 75 per cent and 64 per cent or 18 each of the 24 and 28 schemes beat their respective benchmark




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This new passive fund tracks the tourism theme: Should you invest?

Kotak Nifty India Tourism Index fund will invest in airlines, airport operators, hotels, restaurants and travel portals




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Surface modification of paper-based microfluidic devices via initiated chemical vapor deposition

Lab Chip, 2024, 24,4940-4947
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00414K, Tutorial Review
Stacey Bacheller, Malancha Gupta
Paper-based microfluidic devices offer a low-cost platform for biological and environmental detection. This tutorial review shows that initiated chemical vapor deposition can be used to modify these devices with functional polymers.
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An imaging scheme to study the flow dynamics of co-flow regimes in microfluidics: implications for nanoprecipitation

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00652F, Paper
Open Access
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Wali Inam, Anton Vladyka, Joanna W. Pylvänäinen, Junel Solis, Dado Tokic, Pasi Kankaanpää, Hongbo Zhang
Herein, by presenting a novel imaging-based scheme for analyzing fluid interactions in co-flow regimes, we identify oscillatory and chaotic flow behaviors to optimize nanoprecipitation through controlled fluid manipulation.
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Hema Committee report: Preliminary inquiry in cases to be completed by December-end, Kerala govt tells HC

Submission made in a progress report filed by Kerala govt in response to public interest litigation in High Court filed in connection with Hema Committee report




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FAME-III scheme unlikely to extend benefits to hybrid vehicles as govt focuses on EVs, cabinet note ready

Maruti Suzuki India, Toyota and Hyundai Motor have been lobbying for tax cuts on hybrid vehicles




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Cabinet clears ₹2,254 crore for national forensic infra enhancement scheme

Under this scheme, the MHA will establish campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University and central forensic science laboratories in the country




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Interest subsidy scheme for exporters extended for 2 months for MSMEs

Claims of non-MSME exporters not to be entertained beyond June 30, 2024, says DGFT




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UP’s subsidy policy on strong hybrid cars different from FAME scheme: officials

The policy offers no registration cost for strong hybrid vehicles and provides a subsidy of ₹1 lakh or 15% of the ex-factory cost to customers, with a total outlay of ₹250 crore for 25,000 units




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IT Dept rolls out e-dispute resolution scheme

A DRC may make modification to the variations in the specified order and decide to grant reduction/waiver of penalty and prosecution




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Govt extends interest equalisation scheme for exporters till September 30

This extension aims to promote the country’s outbound shipments and provide exporters with interest benefits.




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Govt brings all citizens aged 70+ under Ayushman Bharat’s ₹5 lakh health scheme

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore




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Ayushman Bharat scheme could see addition of more geriatric care packages: Health Ministry officials

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme




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Legislative bodies should use technology to discuss, shape welfare schemes for the poor, says LS Speaker Birla

By ensuring accountability and transparency of the Executive, democratic institutions make governance more responsible and efficient, says the Lok Sabha Speaker




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Govt to launch another PLI scheme for speciality steel: Steel Secy

Speciality steel is an area where more needs to be done, says Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik




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Aadhaar made mandatory for PM Internship Scheme

Internship opportunities surges to touch 50,000 mark; 130 companies have onboarded the internship portal




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Government schemes catapulting India to become developed nation: Amit Shah

Modi government has ended “policy paralysis” and transformed India into an economic bright spot, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah




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PM E-DRIVE: Government starts disbursal of incentives amounting to ₹320 crore in first month of scheme

Total 28,81,436 units of EVs to be incentivised with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore in the next 2 years




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Shah Rukh Khan feels breathless after quitting smoking: Know withdrawal symptoms, how to manage them

Quitting smoking is a major accomplishment, but it can come with withdrawal symptoms that vary in intensity and duration based on the individual and how long they smoked.




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Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Why did the FCI refuse to supply rice to Karnataka? What are the alternatives that the Karnataka government is exploring? How long will it take for the Congress government to implement the Anna Bhagya scheme?




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In major victory for labourers, Rajasthan extends urban jobs scheme to new municipal bodies

The villagers organised a “victory march” in Bhim on Friday to welcome the State government’s decision




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Will scrap Agnipath scheme when we come to power: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav repeatedly promised to scrap the short-term military recruitment scheme if the INDIA bloc, came to power




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Flood victims of Vijayawada: People of all regions should come forward to support them, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

CM Chandrababu Naidu said moral and financial support for victims of natural calamities would instill confidence among them




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Eluru Government Medical College named after biochemist Yellapragada SubbaRow

SubbaRow, born in 1895 in Bhimavaram, is credited with discovering drugs for Filariasis and the role of ATP in muscular activity




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Construction of one lakh houses under PMAY 1.0 scheme to be completed by December: Kolusu Parthasarathy

During a review of the Housing Department in Chittoor and Tirupati districts, he says that construction work was not completed in certain places due to lack of sand supply or heavy rains




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Games, gambling, and probability [electronic resource] : an introduction to mathematics / David G. Taylor, Roanoke College, Salem, VA

Boca Raton : Chapman & Hall/CRC Press, 2021




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P3MOT-decorated metal-porphyrin-based zirconium-MOF for the efficient electrochemical detection of 4-nitrobenzaldehyde

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2093-2100
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00152D, Paper
Wen-yi Chen, Xin-yu Huang, Qian Sun, En-qing Gao
Developed a novel hybrid P3MOT@PCN-222(Fe) via in situ polymerization for 4-NBA detection. Showcased broad detection range, high sensitivity, selectivity and stability, laying groundwork for environmental monitoring.
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Surface charge-induced electrospray for high-throughput analysis of complex samples and electrochemical reaction intermediates using mass spectrometry

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2002-2008
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00276H, Communication
Yajie Huang, Yajun Zheng, Qianqian Zuo, Zhiming Zhang, Lixuan Zhu, Yun Li, Zhiping Zhang
A novel surface charge induced electrospray ionization is proposed due to its features of no contact between sample solution and metal electrode, fast analytical process (less than 40 s), and high analytical sensitivity.
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An electrochemiluminescence microsensor based on DNA-silver nanoclusters amplification for detecting cellular adenosine triphosphate

Anal. Methods, 2024, 16,2019-2024
DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00212A, Paper
GuanQi Wu, Jian Chen, JinXin Dou, XiangWei He, Hai-Fang Li, Jin-Ming Lin
An ECL microsensor integrating RCA magnification and in situ DNA-templated AgNC generation for sensitive detection of cellular ATP.
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