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Rajan calls for global coordination to tackle spill-over economic effects

Developed countries’ policies to keep interest rates low impact emerging market economies, says Guv




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Ion effects on minimally hydrated polymers: hydrogen bond populations and dynamics

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8291-8302
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00830H, Paper
Open Access
Eman Alasadi, Carlos R. Baiz
Compared to bulk water, ions in confined environments or heterogeneous solutions can significantly disrupt hydrogen bond networks.
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A macroscopic magneto-optical response resulting from local effects in ferronematic liquid crystals

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8363-8372
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00577E, Paper
Xiangshen Meng, Xiaowei Li, Jian Li, Yueqiang Lin, Xiaodong Liu, Zhenghong He
The dynamic rotational behavior of composite chains under a rotating magnetic field was observed. The birefringence and dichroism variations in FNLCs mainly stem from the magnetic response of the composite chains, indicating local effects.
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Nanoconfinement effects on the dynamics of an ionic liquid-based electrolyte probed by multinuclear NMR

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8436-8445
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM01058B, Paper
Open Access
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Andrei Filippov, Maiia Rudakova, Victor P. Archipov, Faiz Ullah Shah
Diffusivity is controlled by exchange of ions between “narrow” and “large” pores that results in an abnormal temperature variation. Li+ ions are solvated inside the porous glasses and their diffusivity remains slower as compared to the organic ions.
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Effective patchiness from critical points of a coarse-grained protein model with explicit shape and charge anisotropy

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8455-8467
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00867G, Paper
Open Access
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Jens Weimar, Frank Hirschmann, Martin Oettel
Critical points of an anisotropic, coarse-grained protein model are used to detemine an “effective patchiness” by comparison to the Kern–Frenkel patchy model.
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Pickering emulsions for stimuli-responsive transdermal drug delivery: effect of rheology and microstructure on performance

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,8621-8637
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00993B, Paper
Open Access
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Simona Migliozzi, Yiting He, Maryam Parhizkar, Yang Lan, Panagiota Angeli
Elucidating the impact of microgels attributes on the microstructure, rheology and functionality of Pickering emulsions.
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Solvent-Free Confinement of Ordered Microparticle Monolayers: Effect of Host Substrate and Pattern Symmetry

Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM01196A, Paper
Open Access
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Ignaas Jimidar, Mitch de Waard, Gijs Roozendaal, Kai Sotthewes
The self-organisation of individual suspended colloids into ordered structures that can be mediated by confinement has garnered interest recently. Despite the push for solvent reduction for sustainability reasons, the comprehension...
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Coarsening dynamics of aster defects in a model polar active matter

Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00788C, Paper
Soumyadeep Mondal, Pankaj Popli, Sumantra Sarkar
We numerically study the dynamics of topological defects in 2D polar active matter coupled to a conserved density field, which shows anomalous kinetics and defect distribution. The initial many- defect...
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Effects of Hydration Water on Bioresponsiveness of Polymer Interfaces Revealed by Analysis of Linear and Cyclic Polymer–Grafted Substrates

Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00977K, Paper
Open Access
Shin-nosuke Nishimura, Naoya Kurahashi, Shohei Shiomoto, Yoshihisa Harada, Masaru Tanaka
Given that the hydration water of polymer matrices may differ from that of outermost polymer surfaces, processes at biomaterial–biofluid interfaces and role of hydration water therein cannot be adequately examined...
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How to Create a CSS Text Embossing Effect

Embossing is a graphical effect used to give the impression that the surface of an image has been raised or pressed in. In web design, an embossed text effect can give your typography a three-dimensional look and feel, often lending …




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Ripple Button Effect Using Pure CSS

Google’s Material Design guidelines introduced the ripple effect, a subtle animation that indicates user action. The ripple effect rapidly gained popularity in web design as a sophisticated visual feedback form that refines user interaction, particularly on buttons. Today, we’ll show …




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Making an Underwater CSS Text Effect

Web design can serve as a playful exploration ground for learning new techniques. In today’s guide, we’ll dive into the creation of an underwater CSS text effect, not just for the visual outcome, but to deepen our understanding of how …




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Retro CSS Text Effect: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

CSS offers an array of tools that, when used correctly, can improve the visual experience on your website. In this tutorial, we’ll explore a straightforward way to design a retro text effect with pure CSS. The approach, while not overly …




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Building a ‘perfect meal’

Is it possible to have that balanced meal with the right amount of protein, starch and veggies? Read on and find out.




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Banks’ NIM falls in Q2 as RBI penal charge diktat takes effect, deposit cost rises

Bankers expect pressure on NIM to continue in Q3



  • Money & Banking

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Canada ends fast-track visa programme for international students, Indians to be affected

From now on, students need to apply through the regular study permit stream, which accepts Guaranteed Investment Certificates as proof of financial support




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Doctor Strange: special effects and a great story

‘Doctor Strange’ is a subverted superhero film with plenty to look and laugh at.




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‘Aavasavyuham’ movie review: Fantasy and realism find a perfect balance in this surreal mockumentary

Krishand RK’s award-winning ‘Aavasavyuham’ is on the environment and man’s innate link with nature




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Moulded with clay, perfected by art

A group of artisans from West Bengal have been making Ganesh idols for the past 10 months at Indira Park for the SAVE group. Here’s a look at the art of making clay idols




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Yarns spun to perfection

Orissa’s vibrant Sambalpuri saris are on show till Nov 12.




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Theoretical insights into Pd-catalyzed dual γ-1,1-C(sp3)–H activation of aliphatic carboxylic acids: mechanistic pathways, substituent influence on product selectivity, diastereoselectivity, and additive effects

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6393-6410
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01451K, Research Article
Jiaoyang Liu, Li-juan Huang, Zeang Sun, Juan Li
DFT calculations were employed to explore the detailed reaction mechanism and the origins of the experimentally observed product, regio-, and diastereoselectivities in the Pd-catalyzed dual-γ-1,1-C(sp3)–H activation of aliphatic carboxylic acids.
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Magic effect of diphenylprolinol silyl ether for the enantioselective allenation of 2-alkynals

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00984C, Research Article
Guolin Wu, Zhen Liu, Shiwen Fan, Wenyao Li, Xue Zhang, Hui Qian, Shengming Ma
Chiral diphenylprolinol silyl ethers have been successfully identified for the enantioselective allenation reaction of terminal alkynes and 2-alkynals, delivering a diverse set of chiral allenynes with high efficiency.
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π-extended regioisomeric dithienoacenes fused pyrenes: structures, properties, and application in field-effect transistors

Org. Chem. Front., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01592D, Research Article
Bin Lu, Shiqian Zhang, Dong Liu, Wendong Jin, Dalin Li, Zhiqiang Liu, Tao He
The development of π-conjugated semiconducting molecules with fused rings has been a focus of research in organic electronics. In this study, optoelectronic and field-effect transistors (FET) properties of two novel...
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Charitable trust donates furniture to flood-affected residential school in Khammam




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Enhanced surface functionalization of 2D molybdenum/tin chalcogenide nanostructures for effective SERS detection of Escherichia coli

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35021-35034
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05315J, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Zainab Ishfaq, Layla A. Almutairi, M. Yasir Ali, Salhah Hamed Alrefaee, Mohamed Abdelsabour Fahmy, Elsammani Ali Shokralla, Lamiaa G. Alharbe, Adnan Ali, Arslan Ashfaq, A. R. Abd-Elwahed
This study enhances MoS2/SnS2 nanoparticles for SERS, functionalizing them with L-cysteine. Successful detection of E. coli demonstrates their potential as cost-effective SERS substrates for real-world applications.
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Strain-affected ferroelastic domain walls in RbMnFe charge-transfer materials undergoing collective Jahn–Teller distortion

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35081-35089
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06397J, Paper
Open Access
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Marius Hervé, Shintaro Akagi, Laurent Guérin, Leland B. Gee, Ryan D. Ribson, Matthieu Chollet, Marco Cammarata, Shuntaro Nagashima, Shin-ichi Ohkoshi, Hiroko Tokoro, Eric Collet
This X-ray diffraction study of RbMnFe materials reveals the ferroelastic domains walls resulting from collective Jahn–Teller distortion coupled to intermetallic charge-transfer and the spatial extension of the strain around the walls.
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Effective BPA degradation in water: the integration of bimetallic UiO-66 Ce–Zr

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35090-35096
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06460G, Paper
Open Access
Leidy Marcela Gallo, Juan L. Obeso, Nora S. Portillo-Vélez, Carlos E. Garduño-Albino, Catalina V. Flores, Leonardo Herrera-Zuñiga, Alejandro Islas-Jácome, Ricardo A. Peralta, Carolina Leyva
In this work, a bimetallic MOF UiO-66 Ce–Zr to degrade bisphenol A (BPA) in water was synthesised. The material exhibited a remarkable degradation efficiency of 84.3% under UV irradiation for 240 minutes.
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Probing intrinsic defects of aluminium-doped CuO thin films for solar cell applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35184-35197
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06413E, Paper
Open Access
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Adithya Prakash, Vikash Mishra, Mahesha M. G.
Defect-engineered Al-doped CuO thin films deposited via chemical spray pyrolysis find application in solar cell absorbers.
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Chronological effects of oxygen on the structural transformations of polyacrylonitrile fibers during the rapid thermal stabilization process

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35560-35567
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06327A, Paper
Open Access
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Shiyang Li, Liang Chen, Jie Liu, Yixin Li, Jian Tang, Rongchao Jiang, Xiaoxu Wang
The effects of oxygen on the structure changes of PAN fibers during the rapid thermal stabilization are chronological, including thermal-driven dehydrogenation, oxidation and cyclization in the shorter, intermediate and longer periods, respectively.
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Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 in chitosan-grafted hydrogel as an effective catalyst for peroxymonosulfate activation to degrade antibiotics and dyes

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35628-35637
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06537A, Paper
Open Access
Atipong Nachaichot, Kunlarat Phonlakan, Supinya Nijpanich, Soraya Pornsuwan, Surangkhana Budsombat
Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) was synthesized in situ in the hydrogel of chitosan-grafted poly(acrylic acid) (chitosan-g-PAA) to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and degrade tetracycline (TC).
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Electromagnetic wave effects on Mn-doped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanofluids: applications in enhanced oil recovery

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35671-35678
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04500A, Paper
Open Access
Mohamad Amin Bin Hamid, Beh Hoe Guan, Chan Kar Tim, Hassan Soleimani
This study reveals that both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electromagnetic fields can effectively reduce the interfacial tension (IFT) of Mn-doped Fe3O4 nanofluids, with AC fields showing more predictable and pronounced effects.
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Synthesis of new-type, cost-effective and insensitive energetic materials via nitration of solid bituminous hydrocarbons

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35971-35979
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06329E, Paper
Open Access
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Sahar Abdolahi, Mohammad Soleiman-Beigi
A global trend for the development of energetic materials using various sources is promoted by researchers annually.
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Effect of magnetic field on the rate performance of a Fe2O3/LiFePO4 composite cathode for Li-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36005-36015
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06707J, Paper
Open Access
Emmanuel Iheonu Nduka, Nazgul Assan, Mukagali Yegamkulov, Aliya Mukanova, Zhumabay Bakenov
Application of magnetic field upon drying of LiFePO4 cathode enhances its electrochemical performance. It is further enhanced with Fe2O3 nanoparticle additives, thereby reducing polarization and improving conductivity and lithium-ion diffusion.
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Porous CaMnO3-promoted g-C3N4 as an effective photocatalyst for tetracycline degradation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36181-36192
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06407K, Paper
Open Access
Bo Zhang, Chaoqi Li, Shasha Liu, Lixuan Zhuang, Weiqi Zhang, Limei Huang, Zhenzhen Jia, Dongdong Chen, Xiang Li
Non-expensive CaMnO3 perovskite oxide can assist in developing efficient g-C3N4-based photocatalysts aimed at removing antibiotics from wastewater.
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Assam floods: Six more dead as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected

At least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh cut off due to landslides; eight persons, including two children, killed in rain-induced landslides and floods in Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura




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Lahore air pollution: UNICEF warns of ‘devastating effects’ on children, pregnant women

Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore and 17 other districts in Punjab since October 2024.




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Ancelotti says Mbappé ''not affected'' by reports of investigation in Sweden

I do not pay attention to speculations that come from outside the team. The player is not affected in the least, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti amid allegations of rape against Kylian Mbappé




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Gold prices hit record highs, affecting demand during festival season

Gold jewellery demand this Dhanteras is expected to be subdued due to a 5% surge in bullion prices, now at ₹77,410 per 10 grams



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Bulk photovoltaic effect in a zero-dimensional room-temperature molecular ferroelectric [C8N2H22]1.5[Bi2I9]

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02698E, Paper
Zhibo Chen, Tianhong Luo, Jinrong Wen, Zhanqiang Liu, Jingshan Hou, Yongzheng Fang, Ganghua Zhang
Non-toxic molecular ferroelectrics have attracted significant interest due to their unique flexibility, low costs, and environmental friendliness. However, the variety of such materials with narrow bandgaps and above room temperature...
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What is the key factor affecting the cathodoluminescence intensity of europium complexes?

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02501F, Communication
Rongdeng Lu, Tinghui Huang, Alexander Goloveshkin, Dmitry Kopytov, Kseniya Orekhova, Ivan Khanbekov, Valentina V. Utochnikova
Cathodoluminescence of lanthanide coordination compounds correlates with PLQY/τ in the saturation regime and with PLQY when saturation is not reached. Understanding this, a brightly cathodoluminescent europium complex was obtained.
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Accelerating the reaction kinetics of Ni1−xO/Ni(OH)2/NF by defect engineering for urea-assisted water splitting

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02871F, Paper
Yuan Rui, Zong Li, Miaohui Wang, Yunxia Liu, Haiping Lin, Peipei Huang, Qing Li
The reaction kinetics of Ni1-xO/Ni(OH)2/NF are accelerated through a defect engineering strategy by combining Zn doping and acid etching, leading to improved intrinsic activities for UOR.
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The preparation of CuM/SiO2 (M=Bi, Mg, Mn) catalysts applied in ethynylation of formaldehyde for 1,4‑butynediol synthesis: the positive interface effect of CuO and Bi2O3

Dalton Trans., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02616K, Paper
Jiali Chen, Guihua Yang, Feng Gao, Rui Wang
The ethynylation of formaldehyde reaction catalyzed by Cu-based catalysts is an important synthesis method for 1,4-butynediol relating to high value-added chemicals. In this work, a series of CuM/SiO2 ( M=Bi,...
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Effect of mono- and dinuclear thiosemicarbazone platinacycles in the proliferation of a colorectal carcinoma cell line

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17803-17818
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01490A, Paper
Open Access
Francisco Reigosa-Chamorro, Sandra Cordeiro, M. Teresa Pereira, Beatriz Filipe, Pedro V. Baptista, Alexandra R. Fernandes, José M. Vila
The study of the antiproliferative activity of thiosemicarbazone platinacycles puts forward their high selectivity and low IC50 values.
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Optimizing synergistic effects: creating oxygen vacancies in NiCoWO4via a solid-state grinding method for improved energy storage performance

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17948-17962
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02118E, Paper
Anandhavalli Jeevarathinam, Arun Annamalai, Ramya Ravichandran, Kumaresan Annamalai, Sundaravadivel Elumalai
We disclose, for the first time we report the synthesis of an oxygen vacancy-enriched NiCoWO4 electrode by a simple solid state grinding method using NaBH4 as a mild reducing agent without any solvents.
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An acidity-triggered aggregation nanoplatform based on degradable mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles for precise drug delivery and phototherapy of focal bacterial infection

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17893-17901
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02111H, Paper
Yunhan Huang, Wei Guo, Xinyu Wang, Jingrui Chang, Bo Lu
An acidity-triggered aggregation antibacterial nanoplatform based on biodegradable mesoporous organic silica nanoparticles, is reported. It enables precise drug release and spatial accuracy for photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy.
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The effect of second coordination sphere interactions on the magnetic anisotropy of transition metals

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02873B, Paper
Sofie S. Leiszner, Mauro Perfetti, Emil Damgaard-Møller, Yu-Sheng Chen, Bo B. Iversen
By investigating second coordination sphere effects on the magnetic anisotropy of a Co(II) single molecule magnet (SMM), we aim to clarify their role in magneto-structural correlations to enhance the performance of transition metal SMMs.
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A lie and its deleterious effects

Lying often results in guilt, anxiety, or the fear of being caught




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Modelling the thermoelectric effect

Register now: 28 February 2018
A webinar sponsored by COMSOL




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Heavy fog affects 21 flights at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli in Bengaluru

There were more than 15 delays, and six flights diverted