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Crocheting to bring comfort to cancer survivors

A campaign by a practising gynaecologist is making a big difference to women being treated for breast cancer




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Where technology yields not microchips but sun-dried chips

The Women’s Technology Park in Salem is turning rural women into entrepreneurs, through sustainable schemes




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Long afterglow epoxidized soybean oil polymer composites with reversible dynamic cross-linking for intelligent coating

Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00857J, Paper
Jiaman Hu, Zihao Wang, Minglin Yang, Chuansong Yu, Siyu Li, Yinggang Miao, Xiangqian Quan, Jize Liu, Shiyang Shao
High-performance coatings with advanced functions such as long afterglow luminescence and self-healing have attracted great interest around the world, however, the integration of these desired multifunctions in a single composite...
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Acid-labile and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks by aqueous polymerization for in situ encapsulation and release

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4454-4464
DOI: 10.1039/D3PY00677H, Paper
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Gavin Irvine, Stuart Herron, Daniel W. Lester, Efrosyni Themistou
Aqueous RAFT polymerization for the preparation of degradable and non-degradable cross-linked star polymer model networks, in situ dye encapsulation and release.
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High-temperature emulsification coupled with low-temperature gelation for fabrication of agarose microsphere implants with well-controlled size for skin tissue enhancement

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10983-10993
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01564A, Paper
Qi Wang, Huiyu Yan, Ying Guo, Bei Tian, Jianxi Xiao
Agarose offers self-gelation, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. We have developed a high-temperature emulsification followed by low-temperature gelation method to create agarose microsphere implants for skin tissue augmentation.
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Cell-specific spatial profiling of targeted protein expression to characterize the impact of intracortical microelectrode implantation on neuronal health

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01628A, Paper
Open Access
Lindsey N. Druschel, Niveda M. Kasthuri, Sydney S. Song, Jaime J. Wang, Allison Hess-Dunning, E. Ricky Chan, Jeffrey R. Capadona
Multiplex immunochemistry for proteins examining neuronal structure or function in NeuN+ regions adjacent intracortical microelectrodes (MEA) more closely matched historic intracortical MEA recording performance than traditional IHC quantification.
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Bioinspired nanovesicles derived from macrophage accelerate wound healing by promoting angiogenesis and collagen deposition

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TB02158K, Paper
Tingrui Zhang, Zongguang Tai, Fengze Miao, Yingchao Zhao, Weifan Wang, Quangang Zhu, Zhongjian Chen
We prepared bioinspired nanovesicles by gradient extrusion to replace exosomes for wound healing. The nanovesicles have potential for transformation.
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Physically crosslinked polyacrylates by quadruple hydrogen bonding side chains

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01702A, Paper
Open Access
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Jente Verjans, Alexis André, Tomáš Sedlačík, Resat Aksakal, Evelyne van Ruymbeke, Richard Hoogenboom
Dynamic polymer materials with improved mechanical properties can be obtained by introducing supramolecular interactions between the polymer chains as demonstrated here by introducing ureidopyrimidinone quadruple hydrogen bonding units in the side chains of polyacrylates.
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Nordihydroguaiaretic acid microparticles are effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11172-11186
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01342E, Paper
Kaamini M. Dhanabalan, Bhagyashree Padhan, Ameya A. Dravid, Smriti Agarwal, Nicholas M. Pancheri, Angela Lin, Nick J. Willet, Ashok Kumar Padmanabhan, Rachit Agarwal
Sustained delivery of NDGA via polymeric microparticles maintains therapeutic levels in joints, reduces cartilage damage, and alleviates post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in mice through ROS modulation and autophagy induction.
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Microfluidic synthesis and accurate immobilization of low-density QD-encoded magnetic microbeads for multiplex immunoassay

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11230-11236
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01585A, Paper
Zhou Sha, Tianyi Ling, Wenqi Yang, Haosu Xie, Chunnan Wang, Shuqing Sun
Accurate immobilization of microbeads in the gap of nickel patterns.
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Nanomaterial-mediated photothermal therapy modulates tumor-associated macrophages: applications in cancer therapy

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01928H, Review Article
Yan Li, Yuhao Si, Heng Yin
Nanomaterials for modulating tumor-associated macrophages in photothermal therapy.
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Development of enzymatically crosslinked natural deep eutectogels: versatile gels for enhanced drug delivery

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01672F, Paper
Liane Meneses, Dimitra Antonia Bagaki, Ana Roda, Alexandre Paiva, Ana Rita C. Duarte
We propose a new injectable eutectogel prepared by enzymatic crosslinking, using NADES, betaine : glycerol (2 : 1), as solvent. The potential of using this material with improved rheological properties as drug delivery system, has also been evaluated.
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Extracellular matrix mimetic supramolecular hydrogels reinforced with covalent crosslinked mesoporous silica nanoparticles

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB00499J, Paper
Open Access
Aygül Zengin, Shahzad Hafeez, Pamela Habibovic, Matthew Baker, Sabine van Rijt
Here we present a promising strategy to create hybrid, biomimetic supramolecular injectable hydrogels reinforced covalent crosslinked mesoporous silica nanoparticles for tissue engineering applications.
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PIX: The Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 9 shoot begins

A look at the first day's pictures.




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Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

'The moment he said my answer was right, I wanted to cry with happiness. But I did not want to cry in front of everyone and spoil my kajal. But I couldn't control my tears' Anamika Majumdar looks back at her winning moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati.






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'If I get paid Rs 1,000 crore...'

'The actual fee is not even one fourth of it.''But there will be a day when I will be paid this amount.'




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The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.'




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Integration of paper-based analytical devices with digital microfluidics for colorimetric detection of creatinine

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00688G, Paper
Larissa G. Velasco, Danielly S. Rocha, Richard P. S. de Campos, Wendell K. T. Coltro
Digital microfluidics (DMF) is a platform that allows the automated manipulation of individual droplets, ranging from nanoliters to microliters, and coupling sensing techniques can be facilitated by paper-based devices (PAD).
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An ultra-sensitive ammonia sensor based on a quartz crystal microbalance using nanofibers overlaid with carboxylic group-functionalized MWCNTs

Analyst, 2024, 149,5191-5205
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01061B, Paper
Ahmad Hasan As'ari, Rizky Aflaha, Laila Katriani, Ahmad Kusumaatmaja, Iman Santoso, Rike Yudianti, Kuwat Triyana
Utilizing the specific interaction between carboxylic groups and ammonia gas has led to the development of an ultra-sensitive ammonia sensor based on a quartz crystal microbalance using nanofibers overlaid with carboxylic group-functionalized MWCNTs.
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Automatic detection of fluorescent droplets for droplet digital PCR: a device capable of processing multiple microscope images

Analyst, 2024, 149,5213-5224
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01028K, Paper
Kaihao Mao, Ye Tao, Wenshang Guo, Qisheng Yang, Meiying Zhao, Xiangyu Meng, Yinghao Zhang, Yukun Ren
An automated microscope image detection device (A-MMD) is designed to detect fluorescent droplets in droplet digital PCR images captured by multiple microscopes.
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Microfluidic methods for the diagnosis of acute respiratory tract infections

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00957F, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Kan-Zhi Liu, Ganghong Tian, Alex C.-T. Ko, Matthias Geissler, Lidija Malic, Byeong-Ui Moon, Liviu Clime, Teodor Veres
We review emerging methods for the detection of acute respiratory tract infections using microfluidic technologies.
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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy with single cell manipulation by microfluidic dielectrophoresis

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00983E, Paper
Kwanhwi Ko, Hajun Yoo, Sangheon Han, Won Seok Chang, Donghyun Kim
The combination of dielectrophoresis and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy provides an effective method for analyzing the Raman characteristics and the dielectrophoretic behavior of polystyrene beads and U-87MG cells in a microfluidic environment.
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Screen printed 3D microfluidic paper-based and modifier-free electroanalytical device for clozapine sensing

Analyst, 2024, 149,5411-5422
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01136H, Paper
Open Access
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Mohammad Hossein Ghanbari, Markus Biesalski, Oliver Friedrich, Bastian J. M. Etzold
Screen printing was employed for the first time to examine the effect of electrode size and arrangement on the performance of a microfluidic paper-based electroanalytical device for clozapine sensing.
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Effects of media composition and light exposure on the electrochemical current response during scanning electrochemical microscopy live cell imaging

Analyst, 2024, 149,5555-5562
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01075B, Paper
Nikita Thomas, Mengzhen Lyu, Jadon Khouv, Dhésmon Lima, Sabine Kuss
The cellular electrochemical current response is impacted by media composition and light exposure during scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM).
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Designing a novel paper-based microfluidic disc for rapid and simultaneous determination of multiple nutrient salts in water

Analyst, 2024, 149,5563-5571
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01127A, Paper
Zhentao Sun, Youquan Zhao, Yameng Liu, Chen Chen, Hao Chen
A paper-based microfluidic disc is used for the rapid determination of various nutrients in water.
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Capillary-flow driven microfluidic sensor based on tyrosinase for fast user-friendly assessment of pesticide exposures

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01203H, Paper
Open Access
Claire E. Hefner, Prakash Aryal, Eric Brack, Todd Alexander, Charles S. Henry
Assessment of pesticide exposure using a fast-flow capillary device (created with Bio.Render.com).
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Generation, manipulation, detection and biomedical applications of magnetic droplets in microfluidic chips

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01175A, Minireview
Chenyang Xu, Huanhuan Shi, Zhongjian Tan, Yun Zheng, Weizheng Xu, Zhengxian Dan, Jiacong Liao, Zhiying Dai, Yali Zhao
This review discusses the formation and manipulation of magnetic droplets on microfluidic chips and classifies related detection techniques. Applications in biomedicine were reviewed. Future development of this emerging field is provided.
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Insights of the peroxychloroformyl radical ClC(O)OO via microwave spectrum

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27669-27676
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03506B, Paper
Ching-Hua Chang, Wen Chao, Cheng-Han Tsai, Mitchio Okumura, Frank A. F. Winiberg, Yasuki Endo
Pure rotational spectra of trans-ClC(O)O2 (left) and cis-ClC(O)O2 (right), and the potential energy curve connecting the two conformers. The energy diagram and the observed transitions for the trans-ClC(O)O2 are also shown.
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Structural insights into carboxylic-acid based DES across H-bond donor ratios: impact of CL&Pol refinement

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27486-27497
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03233K, Paper
Jon Zubeltzu, Elixabete Rezabal
Improved force field parameters refine H-bond network and long-range structure in carboxylic-acid-based deep eutectic solvents.
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Laser-induced fabrication of a supercooled liquid droplet embedded in an ice microcrystal

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03529A, Paper
Shuichi Hashimoto, Takayuki Uwada
Near-IR laser-induced melting of ice microparticles proceeded with formation and growth of liquid domains in the ice lattice, resulting in a liquid droplet encapsulated in a microparticle.
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A Comprehensive Guide for Accurate Conformational Energies of Microsolvated Li+ Clusters with Organic Carbonates

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03487B, Paper
Arseniy A. Otlyotov, Andrey Moshchenkov, Timofey P. Rozov, Anna A. Tuma, Alexander S. Ryzhako, Yury Minenkov
Organic carbonates and their mixtures are frequently used in electrolyte solutions in lithium-ion batteries. Rationalization and tuning of the related Li+ solvation processes are rooted in the proper identification of...
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Multi-scale study on the electrochemical behavior and corrosion mechanism of 5083 aluminum alloy with different microstructures in a NaCl environment

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03380A, Paper
Zhijie Dai, Zhengbing Xiao, Dahong Zhao, Sunhang Xiao, Yuanchun Huang, Qingsong Dai
Multi-scale study on the electrochemical behavior and corrosion mechanism of 5083 aluminum alloy with different microstructures in a NaCl environment.
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Translational diffusion, molecular brightness, and energy transfer analysis of mEGFP-linker-mScarlet–I crowding biosensor using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03850A, Paper
Sarah A. Mersch, Clint McCue, Alexandros Aristidou, Erin D. Sheets, Arnold J. Boersma, Ahmed A. Heikal
Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) is used for molecular brightness, Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET), protein–protein interactions, diffusion, and size analysis of mEGFP-linker-mScarlet–I constructs in crowded environment.
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Children across India to fold origami paper cranes in memory of Sadako Sasaki

The Cuckoo Movement for Children and the Peace of Paper studio invite children to fold origami paper cranes in memory of Sadako Sasaki, whose death anniversary falls on October 25




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Evoke x Kaash | Yoruba crowns in Langford Town  

At London store Evoke’s pop-up in Bengaluru, curated collectibles underline the commonalities between the crafts of India and Africa



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Millenials and Gen Z choose crochet, knitting, and tufting over doomscrolling

Need a break from your electronic devices? An increasing number of millenials and the Gen Z are now taking to fun, crafty hobbies which include knitting, crochet, and tufting



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Microstructures of layered Ni-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00741C, Review Article
Jingyu Lu, Chao Xu, Wesley Dose, Sunita Dey, Xihao Wang, Yehui Wu, Deping Li, Lijie Ci
The microstructural degradation, stabilization, and characterization of layered Ni-rich cathodes for Li-ion batteries are comprehensively reviewed in this paper.
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Intracellular microbial rhodopsin-based optogenetics to control metabolism and cell signaling

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3327-3349
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00699A, Review Article
Anastasiia D. Vlasova, Siarhei M. Bukhalovich, Diana F. Bagaeva, Aleksandra P. Polyakova, Nikolay S. Ilyinsky, Semen V. Nesterov, Fedor M. Tsybrov, Andrey O. Bogorodskiy, Egor V. Zinovev, Anatolii E. Mikhailov, Alexey V. Vlasov, Alexander I. Kuklin, Valentin I. Borshchevskiy, Ernst Bamberg, Vladimir N. Uversky, Valentin I. Gordeliy
Organelle optogenetics is an approach to control cell physiology by targeted expression of microbial rhodopsins in membranes of subcellular organelles.
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SERS-based microdevices for use as in vitro diagnostic biosensors

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01055D, Review Article
Sungwoon Lee, Hajun Dang, Joung-Il Moon, Kihyun Kim, Younju Joung, Sohyun Park, Qian Yu, Jiadong Chen, Mengdan Lu, Lingxin Chen, Sang-Woo Joo, Jaebum Choo
This review explores various microdevices developed for applying SERS technology to in vitro diagnostics and delves into their clinical applications.
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The circular economy of water across the six continents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00812F, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Mohammad Peydayesh, Raffaele Mezzenga
Water is our most valuable and precious resource, yet it is only available in a limited amount.
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Sarthak Chavan clinches maiden National crown




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Volcanoes / written by Nell Cross Beckerman ; illustrated by Kalen Chock

Beckerman, Nell Cross, 1973- author




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The quiet part out loud / Deborah Crossland

Crossland, Deborah, author




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Loss of fluorine during crosslinking by the biarylitide P450Blt proceeds due to restricted peptide orientation

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04092A, Communication
Yongwei Zhao, Jemma Gullick, Mathias H. Hansen, Laura Coe, Maxine Treisman, Ralf B. Schittenhelm, Alasdair McKay, Lauren A. M. Murray, Julien Tailhades, James J. De Voss, Elizabeth H. Krenske, Max J. Cryle
Crosslinking of the ribosomal peptide by Cytochrome P450Blt leads to the formation of a C–N bond with specific loss of fluorine during the reaction.
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Improving macromolecule crowding configurations in nanopores for protein sensing

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05344C, Communication
Fei Zheng, HongLuan Li, Jun Yang, Haiyan Wang, Guangle Qin, Dapeng Chen, Jingjie Sha
We show that PEG-induced macromolecular crowding enhances protein detection in nanopores by increasing capture rate and translocation frequency.
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Composition tunable and stable spontaneous emission and lasing in Cd-alloyed perovskite microdisks

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04488F, Communication
Dmitry A. Tatarinov, Elizaveta V. Sapozhnikova, Daria Khmelevskaia, Yangyang Ju, Dmitriy M. Dolgintsev, Elena V. Bodyago, Alexandr A. Marunchenko, Alexey E. Zhukov, Haizheng Zhong, Ivan G. Scheblykin, Anatoly P. Pushkarev
All-inorganic Cd-alloyed perovskite microdisks were synthesized by pressure-assisted high temperature recrystallization. The microdisks showed composition tunable and temporally stable photoluminescence.
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Fabrication of gelatin hydrogels using pre-coordinated lanthanide complexes via imine crosslinking

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03886J, Communication
Chen-Cheng Yu, Yu Yun Hsu, Yu-Chia Su, Yi-Chen Yang, Tzu-Ying Wang, Yi-Cheun Yeh
Precoordinated lanthanide-containing complexes are used to crosslink polyethyleneimine-modified gelatin to form gelatin hydrogel through imine bond formation.
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Bipyridine-based conjugated microporous polymers for boosted photocatalytic U(VI) separation

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13348-13351
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04456H, Communication
Yun Xie, Zifan Li, Chenchen Liu, Qiming Song, Yunhai Liu, Zhibin Zhang, Bin Han
Incorporating bipyridine (BPY) units into conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) boosts exciton dissociation, charge separation, and oxidation capacity, thereby exhibiting an admired U(VI) separation rate under sacrificial agent-free conditions.
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