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An electrically conducting 3D coronene-based metal–organic framework

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07120K, Communication
Open Access
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Marina I. Schönherr, Patricia I. Scheurle, Laura Frey, Marta Martínez-Abadía, Markus Döblinger, Andre Mähringer, Dominik Fehn, Lena Gerhards, Irina Santourian, Alfred Schirmacher, Tatjana Quast, Gunther Wittstock, Thomas Bein, Karsten Meyer, Aurelio Mateo-Alonso, Dana D. Medina
A novel electrically conducting cubic mesoporous metal–organic framework (MOF), consisting of hexahydroxy-cata-hexabenzocoronene (c-HBC) and FeIII ions is presented.
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Oxygen insertion at the cage center: an unconventional tuning strategy for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of atomically precise copper cluster cocatalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07218E, Paper
Yun-Dong Cao, Di Yin, Ming-Liang Wang, Hong Liu, Yi Feng, Lin-Lin Fan, Cai-Li Lv, Guang-Gang Gao
This work not only confirms the long-standing prediction that the Cu8 center can accommodate an oxygen atom but also demonstrates a novel central atom regulation strategy to obtain highly active copper clusters as photocatalysts.
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Melatonin treatment as an anti-aging therapy for UV-related degradation of perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01332H, Paper
Fei Liu, Agnes Valencia, Yuhua Zhu, Xiangyang Zhang, Weilu Li, Walid A. Daoud
With the ability to absorb UV light and scavenge radicals, the melatonin modified perovskite exhibits enhanced anti-aging and resistance to UV-related degradation.
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Closed pore structure engineering from ultra-micropores with the assistance of polypropylene for boosted sodium ion storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01375A, Paper
Xue Li, Ning Sun, Shaohong Zhang, Razium Ali Soomro, Bin Xu
Closed pore architectures with exceptional Na-storage performance have been successfully fabricated from ultra-micropores with the assistance of polypropylene.
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Data-driven discovery of carbonyl organic electrode molecules: machine learning and experiment

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00136B, Paper
Jiayi Du, Jun Guo, Qiqi Sun, Wei Liu, Tong Liu, Gang Huang, Xinbo Zhang
In this work, a universal strategy for the identification of high-performance OEMs for LIBs has been illustrated. The predicted molecule, naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetraone, exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in terms of capacity and lifetime.
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Lightweight, elastic and conductive pure PEDOT:PSS foam for dual-mode sensing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01631A, Paper
Haibin Li, Rubai Luo, Jingbo Hu, Shisheng Zhou, Xing Zhou, Bin Du
Pure PEDOT:PSS foam with a multi-scale porous structure and dual-mode sensing characteristics.
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In situ analysis of the oxygen evolution reaction on the CuO film in alkaline solution by surface interrogation scanning electrochemical microscopy: investigating active sites (CuIII) and kinetics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00628C, Paper
Seokjun Han, Jinoh Yoo, Won Tae Choi
Surface interrogation scanning electrochemical microscopy was employed to assess the electrocatalytic activity of CuO films for the oxygen evolution reaction in an alkaline solution.
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Enhancing CO2 gasification-reforming of municipal solid waste with Ni/CeO2 and Ni/ZrO2 catalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00665H, Paper
Shiyu Zhang, Yibing Peng, Mengna Wu, Qinghai Li, Yanguo Zhang, Hui Zhou
CO2 gasification-reforming facilitates CO2 utilization and yields CO-rich syngas for municipal waste management. Catalysts are essential for enhancing syngas production via catalytic tar reforming.
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Insights into the Enhanced Cycling Stability of Cobalt-Free Single-Crystal Layered Oxide Cathodes at Elevated Voltage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA02135E, Paper
Tiancheng Liu, Ke Fan, Changsheng Chen, Mingxia Dong, Yanping Zhu, Gao Chen, Jiangtong Li, Zezhou Lin, Liuqing Li, Ye Zhu, Huangxu Li, Haitao Huang
Co-free single-crystal cathodes Li(NixMn1-x)O2 have been proposed as promising candidates due to remarkable thermal stability and low cost. Unfortunately, insufficient in-depth understanding on the failure mechanisms hinders the development of...
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Enhanced Hydrogen Production by Assisted Biomass Gasification Using Lithium Manganate as Bifunctional Material

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00224E, Paper
Open Access
Carlos Hernández-Fontes, Nan Wang, Nayeli Gómez-Garduño, Heriberto Pfeiffer
The rising energy demand, among other economic and technological factors, increases the greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is crucial to develop technologies to produce clean energy, such as hydrogen (H2)...
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Green solvents in battery recycling: status and challenges

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07905H, Review Article
Wenyuan Qiao, Ren Zhang, Yikai Wen, Xinyi Wang, Zheng Wang, Guoqiang Tang, Minghao Liu, Hyokyeong Kang, Zafar Said, Jang-Yeon Hwang, Changhui Liu
A green solvent hybrid system will bring about sustainable development in the battery industry by efficiently and environmentally friendly recycling of valuable resources contained in waste batteries.
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Molecular-polaron-coupling-enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction on copper phthalocyanine/NiMgFe layered double hydroxide nanocomposites

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07538A, Paper
Yuexian Li, Wenli Su, Xiaoyan Wang, Jun Lu, Wenkai Zhang, Shuo Wei
We built CuPcS/NiMgFe-LDHs composites and probed the unique photogenerated-carrier transfer mechanism. A series of long-range Forster energy transfers prolonged the lifetime of photogenerated carriers to match the timescale of surface reaction.
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Constructing vacancy-rich metal phosphates by the spatial effect of ionic oligomers for enhanced OER activity

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01706D, Paper
Yida Zhao, Xinyu He, Xiaoming Ma, Zhengxi Guo, Menghui Qi, Zhaoming Liu, Ruikang Tang
By rationally selecting ionic oligomers as building blocks, sub-nano-sized gaps can be constructed in the solid structure of catalysts. This can overcome the inherent limitations associated with vacancy formation of the traditional nucleation pathway.
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Harvesting solar energy with a Ni-MOF-based evaporator for efficient solar thermal storage and steam generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00203B, Paper
You Xu, Zhengyun Wang, Xianbao Wang, Zhenzhen Guo, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, Jiang Gong, Hongfang Liu, Guangfang Li
A hybrid solar evaporator comprising a Ni-based metal–organic framework material and a phase change material composite was fabricated for high performance solar-thermal energy storage and continuous solar vapor generation.
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Fluorophore branching boosted photo-induced energy transfer in UiO-66 for ultrasensitive and instant hydrazine sensing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01549E, Paper
Ying Luo, Da Lei, Maohua Li, Yuansheng Ge, Jiguang Li, Baiyi Zu, Jun Yao, Xincun Dou
Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have made great progress in the field of fluorescent sensing; however, whether the electronic structure and recognized sites can be adjusted by external functionalization still remains challenging.
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Efficient first principles based modeling via machine learning: from simple representations to high entropy materials

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00982G, Paper
Kangming Li, Kamal Choudhary, Brian DeCost, Michael Greenwood, Jason Hattrick-Simpers
Generalization performance of machine learning models: (upper panel) generalization from small ordered to large disordered structures (SQS); (lower panel) generalization from low-order to high-order systems.
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Machine Learning Enabled Exploration of Multicomponent Metal Oxides for Catalyzing Oxygen Reduction in Alkaline Media

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01884B, Paper
Open Access
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Xue Jia, Hao Li
Low-cost metal oxides have emerged as promising candidates used as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) due to their remarkable stability under oxidizing conditions, particularly in alkaline media. Recent studies...
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The Role of Mn in Boosting Wide Potential Window on Solid Solution Derived Electrodes for Aqueous Supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00979G, Paper
Ziying Shi, Enzuo Liu, Biao Chen, Junwei Sha, Lihua Qian, Zhijia Zhang, Xiaopeng Han, Wenbin Hu, Chunnian He, Naiqin Zhao, Jianli Kang
The interaction mechanism of the multi-element oxide electrodes remains a challenge, despite the fact that their synergy can not only improve the electronic structure, but also broaden the working potential...
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Enhanced surface reconstruction of V-Doped Ni3N driven by strong OH adsorption to boost 5-hydroxymethylfurfural electrooxidation for energy-saving H2 production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01543F, Paper
Qi Zhou, Juan Wang, Ga Jin, Huiling Liu, Cheng Wang
Coupling biomass electrooxidation with hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) provides an alternative approach for simultaneously increasing the energy efficiency of H2 production and producing high value-added chemicals. Here, a V-doped Ni3N...
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Toward record high Zn2+ storage in carbon electrodes via pore confinement engineering

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01191K, Paper
Xiubo Zhang, Chang Yu, Yuanyang Xie, Jinhe Yu, Yingbin Liu, Yi Yang, Jianjian Wang, Shuqin Lan, Siyi Hou, Kunlun Liu, Jieshan Qiu
The effective specific surface area is proposed and well correlated with Zn2+ storage, guiding maximum Zn2+ storage within carbon. Multiple in situ spectroscopy techniques clarify the co-adsorption mechanism of hydrated Zn2+, SO42−, and H+.
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Jack Stoll finds a new home one day after being released by the Eagles

The Eagles former tight end was quickly picked up off waivers this week, now heading to play for the Dolphins.




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Dak Prescott underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful surgery in New York on Wednesday, Clarence Hill of alldlls.com reports.




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Tua Tagovailoa on his post-interception tackle: "I wouldn't do anything differently"

Dolphins QB has no regrets about risking another concussion.




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Breaking the Trade-off Between ∆EST and Oscillator Strength in Hybrid LR/SR-CT Compounds for Enhanced TADF Performance

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04549A, Paper
Nikhitha R., Anirban Mondal
Achieving an ideal thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitter requires balancing a minimal singlet-triplet energy gap (∆EST) with a considerable oscillator strength (f), which are typically mutually exclusive. By strategically...
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Multimodal anti-counterfeiting inks: modern use of an ancient pigment in synergy with a persistent phosphor

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04228J, Paper
ALESSANDRO LO BIANCO, Francesco Armetta, Vitalii Boiko, Dariusz Hreniak, Maria Luisa Saladino
A multi-level luminescent, transparent and not-permanent inks for anti-counterfeiting systems and security was developed. The inks emit a radiation of different wavelength depending on the radiation used to illuminate them,...
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Stronger Polar Ferromagnetism and Narrower Optical Band Gaps in Two-Dimensional Hybrid Copper Perovskites Induced by Bromine-Substitution

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03532A, Paper
Ceng Han, Jason Allan McNulty, Alasdair Bradford, Alexandra Slawin, Stephen Lee, Philip Lightfoot
Two-dimensional (2D) organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites are attracting great interest due to their structural tunability and rich functional characteristics. Here, we report a series 2D layered hybrid copper (II) halide perovskites...
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The Mushroom Color Atlas: An Interactive Web Site Lets You Explore the Incredible Spectrum of Colors Created from Fungi

Enter the Mushroom Color Atlas, and you can discover the “beautiful and subtle colors derived from dyeing with mushrooms.” Featuring 825 colors, each associated with different types of mushrooms, the interactive atlas lets you appreciate the broad spectrum of colors latent in the fungi kingdom. The shades, tints, and hues will surprise you. Julie Beeler, […]




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A cafe in Coimbatore pays an ode to the riding community with a nutritious menu




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Three held in Coimbatore for pledging fake gold




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Farmers want baby canal alongside Kalingarayan Canal to be developed

A proposal to set up an effluent treatment plant and to carry out concrete lining of the baby canal, submitted in 2021-22, is under government’s consideration, says a senior official in the Water Resources Department




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Two held for smuggling tobacco products in Erode




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Entrepreneurs in Salem undergo training in business and financial excellence




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Coimbatore District Police arrest two men for robbing Kerala jeweller of ₹54 lakh




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Legal battle over permanent English teacher appointments in high school continues

Govt cites financial problems; PSC rank-holders say posts are being created for other language subjects




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Food prices rising due to failed policies of Modi govt., says Congress

Tomatoes, onions, and potatoes disappearing from common man’s plate, says Jairam Ramesh




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Pilgrims visiting Sabarimala to get nowcast from Nov. 15

Hygrometers to measure humidity and thermometers will be installed on the shrine premises soon to provide weather services to pilgrims, says IMD Director




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Revise OBC creamy layer limit, say MPs at House panel meeting

They say that many OBC candidates have been unable to join the Civil Services despite clearing the exam




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Try to stand on your own legs, Supreme Court tells NCP led by Ajit Pawar to stop using Sharad Pawar’s pictures, videos

The Bench asked the Ajit Pawar camp to circulate an online message among its leaders, party workers and representatives against using the pictures or video/audio clips of Sharad Pawar, whether old or new




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BJP accuses Congress of releasing election manifesto during “silence” period in Jharkhand

Mr. Patra claimed that the Congress wanted to give 4% reservation to the Muslim organisations and contractors in public tenders




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NIFT’s craft cluster projects enriching J&K’s artisans, crafts: L-G Manoj Sinha

He described J&K as “a repository of Indian creative traditions




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ED arrests four, including two Bangladeshi nationals, in human trafficking case




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Mamata calls for unity of hills and plains; focuses on development in north Bengal

This is her first official visit to Darjeeling in two years; she did not go to the hills even during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaigns




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Telangana BJP seeks judicial probe into Vikarabad incident




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Govt. charges BRS with hatching conspiracies to stall development projects for political gains

Dy CM says involvement of BRS leader in Lagacharla incident exposes the party’s intentions




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Hyderabad GPO extends operating hours for mail bookings




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India IT spending to reach USD 160 billion in 2025 fueled by application and infrastructure software market growth: Gartner




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Public Sector Banks records strong performance in 1st half of FY25




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Integrated manufacturing cluster to be developed in Bihar's Gaya




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India among top 10 countries in patents, trademarks, and industrial designs: WIPO 2024 report




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India's infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG