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Self-indicating polymers: a pathway to intelligent materials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4045-4085
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00431G, Review Article
Mobina Bayat, Hanieh Mardani, Hossein Roghani-Mamaqani, Richard Hoogenboom
Self-indicating polymers undergo detectable variations in response to stimuli. Important mechanisms of self-indication are aggregation, phase transition, covalent and non-covalent bond cleavage, isomerization, charge transfer, and energy transfer.
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Progress and perspectives on iron-based electrode materials for alkali metal-ion batteries: a critical review

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4154-4229
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00819C, Review Article
Junzhe Li, Chao Wang, Rui Wang, Chaofeng Zhang, Guanjie Li, Kenneth Davey, Shilin Zhang, Zaiping Guo
This review critically evaluates recent advances in iron-based electrode materials and applications in alkali metal ion batteries, covering chemical synthesis, structural design, and modification strategies, with insights into future directions.
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Routes to high-performance layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4230-4301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00929G, Review Article
Jingqiang Wang, Yan-Fang Zhu, Yu Su, Jun-Xu Guo, Shuangqiang Chen, Hua-Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Shu-Lei Chou, Yao Xiao
Various optimization strategies are reviewed and summarized to formulate design principles for layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
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Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries for a sustainable future: recent advancements

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00898C, Review Article
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Basanta Kumar Biswal, Bei Zhang, Phuong Thi Minh Tran, Jingjing Zhang, Rajasekhar Balasubramanian
A critical review of the recent developments in the recycling of spent Li-ion batteries using five major technologies (direct recycling, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, bioleaching and electrometallurgy) and evaluation of their sustainability.
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The mechanism of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01031G, Review Article
Shujiao Yang, Xiaohan Liu, Sisi Li, Wenjie Yuan, Luna Yang, Ting Wang, Haoquan Zheng, Rui Cao, Wei Zhang
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms using transition metal-based electrocatalysts are instrumental in providing novel insights into both natural and artificial energy conversion processes.
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F1’s longest season set to kick off after an eventful off-season

Rain isn't a major concern in Bahrain so problem drains at two corners have simply been filled in with concrete.




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Ferrari buoyed by pace after Australian GP practice

Leclerc's team mate Carlos Sainz was third quickest in FP2 on his return to racing two weeks after appendicitis surgery




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Kush Maini buoyant after maiden Formula One test for Alpine




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Jagan declared the winner after dead-heat in Pro-Stock 165cc Open




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Why the 2024 F1 season has the makings of a blockbuster

The sport’s fans have longed for a situation in which multiple constructors are in contention for victories, and out of nowhere in 2024, this compelling scenario has manifested. Moreover, the four teams that have tasted victory this year have top driver lineups, which allows for great racing




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Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix after George Russell DQ

Hamilton tried to chase down Russell at the end of the race, getting to within a second on the final four laps but couldn’t overtake his teammate.




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Lancaster finishes on top of the podium




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What is Narain Karthikeyan up to after racing?

Narain Karthikeyan, in a free-wheeling chat, reflects on his start-up venture, DriveX, the CoASTT circuit he helped develop, and the future of motorsport




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At the brand new Madras International Karting Arena, drive on the track that Mika Hakkinen, Narain Karthikeyan, and Karun Chandhok raced on

At the brand new Madras International Karting Arena, drive on the track that Mika Hakkinen, Narain Karthikeyan, and Karun Chandhok raced on The 1.2 kilometre track is India’s first karting circuit built to FIA-CIK (Commission Internationale de Karting) specifications



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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

Honda Motorcycle &and Scooter India has launched the new CB300F Flex-Fuel, marking a notable step towards environmentally friendly mobility solutions in India. The motorcycle is India’s first 300cc flex-fuel vehicle and aligns with the country’s broader goals of promoting greener technologies. 




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Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympic Games




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INTERVIEW | India needs to do well in the first three matches in Paris: Herman Kruis

The Dutchman believes that although Indian hockey, in the last eight years, has taken a very big step forward, the bigger need is to develop coaches at the grassroots level so the basics are taught right; the High Performance Director also stresses on the need for better infrastructure




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Paris Olympics hockey: Stern New Zealand test awaits India as it aims to begin campaign with a win

Harmanpreet’s men, who chose to skip the opening ceremony to concentrate on the match at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, will be vying to improve their medal colour in Paris




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Harmanpreet Singh and Craig Fulton interview: ‘As a team we have seen every situation, handled it together’

India hockey captain Harmanpreet and coach Craig Fulton talk about the dynamics within the set-up, the learnings from a poor World Cup, a rise the rankings and what an Olympic medal would mean to them and to the game that once people thronged to watch




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Paris Olympics: Men’s hockey team peaking at right time, faces Great Britain in quarterfinals

Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit has lifted its game steadily in the Olympics and is likely to throw a different challenge against Great Britain




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Men’s hockey: 10-man India beats Great Britain to enter semifinals at Paris Olympics

Harmanpreet, Sukhjeet, Lalit Upadhyay and Raj Kumar Pal scored for India in the shootout, which had more drama in store than one expects in pure action.




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India vs Great Britain Olympics quarterfinal: Everyone gathered around and worked on the tactics, says Craig Fulton

“Sreejesh is a legend, he is one of the best we have. He is saving us from day one. But when you ask him, he will say it was a team effort, so team first, then individuals,” said Harmanpreet.




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India vs Great Britain quarterfinal: Sreejesh was God of hockey today, says Dilip Tirkey

Dilip Tirkey, who was present at the stadium to witness the match, praised the Indian team for defending well after Amit Rohidas’ expulsion owing to a foul early in the second quarter.




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Motivated India eye German scalp to script another historic chapter in Olympic men's hockey

India won last of their eight Olympic gold medals way back in the 1980 Moscow Games. Paris provides them a great opportunity to make history.




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Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Germany enters finals; India to fight for bronze

India went down fighting against Germany 3-2 and will be up against Spain in the bronze medal play-off




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Sreejesh urges India to fight for bronze against Spain after semifinal loss to Germany in Paris Olympics

Sreejesh, who would play his last international match in the third place encounter against Spain on Thursday (August 8), said winning a medal should be the team’s priority




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Paris Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

For its rich history and the folklore stuff Indian hockey has provided for 96 years in the Olympics, it is not surprising when the countrymen react emotionally to an Olympic high.




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Tayyab Ikram set to be FIH president for another term




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Hero Asian Champions Trophy: India beats Korea; registers fourth consecutive win

Paris Olympics bronze medallist India had already defeated China 3-0, Japan 5-0 before thrashing last year's runner-up Malaysia 8-1.




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Asian Champions Trophy: India beats South Korea 4-1 to enter final

India will take on hosts China in the final on September 17, 2024.




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Karnataka gets the better of NCOE; Railways beats Maharashtra; Photo: Velankanni Raj

NCOE came to the tournament with a reputation to defend, having won the Lakshmi Ammal memorial tournament in Kovilpatti in June. It hasn’t done well so far, losing two of its three ties




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Railways enters semifinals with a hard-fought win over BPCL




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Railways retains the title after fighting win over IOC




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HIL to return after 7 long years; women's event added for first time

While the men's competition will have eight teams, six sides will feature in women's event which is being held for the first time.




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India eyes Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi

For the last 10 years, the capital's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, once considered the spiritual home of the game, has not hosted any international match.




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Tamil Nadu scripts a 43-0 victory over Andaman & Nicobar, enters quarterfinals




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Dalit girl back in school after The Hindu report




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Master plan for fund utilisation at schools




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The Hindu Science Quiz: Of Venus craters and Chinese astronauts

What does China call its astronaut and who predicted communication satellites? For answers, and more questions take this quiz.




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Data reveal: 819 schools in A.P. have no toilets, 16,159 have no tap water

As many as 30 governemnt schools have not drinking water facility; all schools in Aspirational District Y.S.R. Kadapa have drinking water supply, says data.




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Chennai Corporation Schools register 88.86% pass in Plus Two examination

A total of 5,899 students of 32 Corporation schools appeared for the examination. As many as 2,129 boys and 2,995 girls cleared it. The pass percentage among boys was 81.07 while among the girls it was 91.5.




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Engineering for curious kids : an illustrated introduction to building machines and amazing structures! / [author: Chris Oxlade ; illustrator: Alex Foster]

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The Great Lakes : our freshwater treasure / by Barb Rosenstock ; illustrated by Jamey Christoph

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The lodge that Beaver built / Randi Sonenshine ; illustrated by Anne Hunter

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Mae and Gerty and the matter with matter / by Elaine Vickers ; illustrated by Erica Salcedo

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Matter / Lola M. Schaefer ; illustrated by Druscilla Santiago

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The role of water on Earth / by Christina Earley

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Think like a computer scientist / Cynthia O'Brien

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This book is full of holes : from underground to outer space and everywhere in between / written by Nora Nickum ; illustrated by Robert Meganck

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Water, water everywhere / Julie K. Lundgren

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