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High-efficiency ammonia synthesis via electrochemical nitrate reduction over Co3O4 nanoarrays by B doping

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2339-2345
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00310A, Research Article
Zhiqin Deng, Heng Liu, Huiyong Wang, Chaoqun Ma, Juan Du, Baozhan Zheng
B acts as an effective dopant to boost the catalytic activity of Co3O4 for the nitrate reduction reaction towards NH3 synthesis. Such B-Co3O4/TM achieves a high faradaic efficiency of 94.7% and a large NH3 yield rate of 407.3 μmol h−1 cm−2.
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Achieving a near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield and high stability of CsPbI3 nanoplatelets by hydroiodic acid-assisted ligand treatment

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2392-2401
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00168K, Research Article
Zongnan Li, Yusheng Song, Sheng Cao, Ke Xing, Zhentao Du, Bingsuo Zou, Jialong Zhao
We demonstrate a near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield and high stability of CsPbI3 nanoplatelets achieved through a hydroiodic acid-assisted ligand treatment strategy, showcasing their application in perovskite LEDs.
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Isostructural chiral metal–organic frameworks with metal-regulated performances for electrochemical enantiomeric recognition of tyrosine and tryptophan

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2402-2412
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02662K, Research Article
Ran An, Qiu-Yan Hu, Liu-Yang Song, Xu Zhang, Rui-Xuan Li, En-Qing Gao, Qi Yue
Two isostructural homochiral MOFs exhibit significantly different enantioselective recognition performances closely associated with the different coordination habits of the metal centers in the MOFs.
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Ultrathin 2D–2D NiFe LDH/MOF heterojunction nanosheets: an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst for water oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2489-2497
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00090K, Research Article
Haoran Yin, Shibiao Su, Di Yao, Lixia Wang, Xinqiang Liu, Tayirjan Taylor Isimjan, Xiulin Yang, Dandan Cai
An ultrathin NiFe LDH/MOF catalyst is grown on carbon paper by an in situ self-dissociation–assembly strategy. Studies reveal that the strong electronic interaction between Fe and Ni species with rich active sites results in good OER and OWS performance.
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Perovskite photoinitiated RAFT-mediated polymerization-induced self-assembly for organic–inorganic hybrid nanomaterials

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2471-2478
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00233D, Research Article
Bingfeng Shi, Wanchao Hu, Shiyi Li, Zhinan Xia, Changli Lü
An efficient strategy is proposed to construct PQD/polymer organic–inorganic nanohybrids by PET-RAFT polymerization-mediated PISA and the nanohybrid assemblies can maintain excellent luminescence originating from PQDs with enhanced stability.
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Gold nanoparticles cross cell-subcellular barriers for biological regulation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2205-2211
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00316K, Chemistry Frontiers
Xiang Zheng, Guangchao Qing, Yaru Jia, Fangzhou Li, Lanju Xu, Xing-Jie Liang, Jinchao Zhang
Major biological barriers for nanomedicines to cross to reach target sites are the blood barrier, blood–tissue barrier, transmembrane barrier and cell-cellular barrier.
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Nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles to build a high-rate and long-lifespan aqueous Zn2+/Cl− dual-ion battery

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00499J, Research Article
Wenbo Guo, Tianyuan Zhang, Guangchang Shu, Leiyu Fan, Zhouxiang Wu, Lei Yan, Liyuan Zhang, Haoxiang Yu, Ting-Feng Yi, Jie Shu
A high-performance aqueous Zn2+/Cl dual-ion battery is built by using nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles as the cathode, metallic Zn as the anode and ZnCl2 as the electrolyte.
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Effect of -OH on the Thermal Enhancement Properties of NIR-II Lanthanide Doped Nanoparticles in Water

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00147H, Research Article
Yingping Huang, Jie Hu, Yongwei Guo, Zihao Wang, Fulin Lin, Haomiao Zhu
Thermal enhanced nanothermometry has attracted great attention due to its high thermal sensitivity, however, most of studies are focused on the upconversion nanoparticles (NPs) in forms of powder. In the...
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An unprecedented {Y2 ⊂ Y10} type disk-like Y12 nanocluster featuring electroluminescence property in OLED device

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00635F, Research Article
Lin-Ping Shi, Wen-Liang Li, Pu-Yue Wang, Xiaoming Wu, Zhao-Quan Yao, Jiong-Peng Zhao, Fuchen Liu
Although great efforts have been made in exploring the exquisite rare-earth (RE) clusters, the design and construction of planar RE-clusters with disk-like geometrical features are still scarce. Herein, a novel...
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Yolk-Shell type Carbon-Silica Nanoarchitecture Dispersed and Stabilized Ru Nanoparticles for Enhanced Hydrogenation of Aromatic Compounds

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00553H, Research Article
Lu Yan, Yue Shen, Zidan Zou, Xiao Zhang, Zhixin Yu, Guozhong Wang, Chun Chen
Hydrogenation of aromatic rings can be used not only for synthesis fine chemicals, but also for hydrogen storage and transportation using organic hydride. In this paper, yolk-shell structural SiO2@Ru@NC catalyst,...
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Anisotropic ZSM-5 nanorod assemblies: facile synthesis, epitaxial growth, and strikingly enhanced stability in benzene alkylation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00287C, Research Article
Peng Zhu, Yiren Yu, Guoshu Gao, Yumeng Zhao, Yuting Jiao, Haiou Liu, Guodong Liu, Xiongfu Zhang, Guohui Yang
A novel bundle-like ZSM-5 nanorod assembly was facilely synthesized by adopting a CTAB-aided seed-induced strategy for highly efficient alkylation of benzene with ethanol.
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Solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation by graphene-porous foam-supported tungsten nitride nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00590B, Research Article
Jiarong Chang, Tianhua Hao, Cuncai Lv, Maoyu Xu, Deyi Zhang, Linjie Gao, Shangbo Ning, Yaguang Li, Jinhua Ye
WN/Gr PF exhibits significant solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation and the rate exceeds those of other reported photocatalysts.
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Arya.ag bags $19.8 million from US International Development Finance Corporation

These funds will be utilised to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers across the country




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GMR group raises ₹6,300 crore to refinance promoter entity debt

GMR group will use the proceeds to refinance all external debt of GMR Enterprise Private Limited, the promoter of GMR Airports Limited




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GST leviable on AAI-Adani concessionaire pact for Thiruvananthapuram airport: Kerala AAR

Kerala AAR ruling is contrary to the rulings passed by Rajasthan and Gujarat AAAR in the case of transfer of Jaipur and Ahmedabad airports and Uttar Pradesh AAR in the case of Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow




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Double bonanza

The violin duet of siblings Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi enthralled the Capital’s music lovers.




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How T.V. Sankaranarayanan’s music combined style and substance

T.V. Sankaranarayanan, who passed away recently, held aloft the Madurai Mani Iyer bani and great musical values




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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB Board of Directors in Delhi




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Donor-modified asymmetric N/B/O multi-resonance TADF emitters for high-performance deep-blue OLEDs with the BT.2020 color gamut

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18135-18145
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04896B, Edge Article
Open Access
Jing Jin, Zhaolong He, Di Liu, Yongqiang Mei, Jiahui Wang, Huihui Wan, Jiuyan Li
Spiro-acridine modified N/B/O type MR-TADF emitters realized deep blue fluorescence with an EQEmax of 20.5% and CIE (0.147, 0.048), which is state-of-the-art efficiency for N/B/O type deep-blue MR emitters with CIEy approaching the BT.2020 standard.
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Substituent effect in determining the total structure of an all-alkynyl-protected Ag98 nanocluster for methanol tolerant oxygen reduction reaction

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18161-18169
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04318A, Edge Article
Open Access
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Xiaoqin Cui, Xuehuan Zhang, Ting Li, Sheng Zhu, Gaoyi Han, Huan Li
A sterically demanding ortho-CF3 substituent defines not only the arrangement of ligands on a Ag98(2-CF3PhCC)48Cl4 nanocluster (Ag98) but also the inter-cluster interactions. Ag98 shows excellent methanol tolerance in the oxygen reduction reaction.
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Unified enantiospecific synthesis of drimane meroterpenoids enabled by enzyme catalysis and transition metal catalysis

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06060A, Edge Article
Open Access
Yipeng You, Xue-Jie Zhang, Wen Xiao, Thittaya Kunthic, Zheng Xiang, Chen Xu
A unified synthetic strategy for drimane meroterpenoids was developed by combining heterologous biosynthesis, enzymatic oxidation, and transition metal catalysis. Six drimane meroterpenoids were synthesized in a concise and enantiospecific manner.
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Dilute nanocomposites for capacitive energy storage: progress, challenges and prospects

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05437G, Perspective
Open Access
Li Li, Wenhan Xu, Guanchun Rui, Shixian Zhang, Qiming Zhang, Qing Wang
Electrostatic capacitors (ECs) are critical components in advanced electronics and electric power systems due to their rapid charge-discharge rate and high power density. While polymers are ideal for ECs due...
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Pd(II)-Catalyzed Enantioselective C-H Olefination and Photoregulation of Sterically-Hindered Diarylethenes

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05375C, Edge Article
Open Access
Guanlun Zhang, Xu Wu, Shiyu Mao, Mengqi Li, Honglong Hu, Bing-Feng Shi, Weihong Zhu
Sterically-hindered diarylethenes with intrinsic chirality have shown great potential in chiral signal regulation, light-controlled liquid crystals (LCs), etc. Their unique enantiospecific phototransformation between axial chirality of ring-open isomer and central...
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Enantioselective dearomative formal (3+3) cycloadditions of bicyclobutanes with aromatic azomethine imines: access to fused 2,3-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptanes

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06334A, Edge Article
Open Access
Xue-Chun Yang, Feng Wu, Wen-Biao Wu, Xu Zhang, Jian-Jun Feng
We present the first enantioselective dearomative (3+3) cycloadditions of bicyclobutanes (BCBs) utilizing a chiral Lewis acid catalyst and bidentate chelating BCB substrates.
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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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An ultrasensitive 2,4,6-trinitrophenol nanofluidic sensor inspired by olfactory sensory neurons in sniffer dogs

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05493H, Edge Article
Open Access
Xin Li, Zhanfang Liu, Linsen Yang, Shengyang Zhou, Yongchao Qian, Yuge Wu, Zidi Yan, Zhehua Zhang, Tingyang Li, Qingchen Wang, Congcong Zhu, Xiang-Yu Kong, Liping Wen
Inspired by sniffer dog olfactory sensory neurons, an ultrasensitive TNP detection sensor was developed by in situ growing UiO-66-NH2 layers on AAO. It exhibits a limit of detection with 6.5 × 10−16 g mL−1, offering a new method for rapid detection.
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Resonance Plasmonic Coupling: Selective Enhancement of Band Edge Emission over Trap State Emission of CdSe Quantum Dots

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04960H, Edge Article
Open Access
Livin Paul, Elizabeth Mariam Thomas, Akshaya Chemmangat, Stephen Gray, K. George Thomas
The photoluminescence properties of quantum dots (QDs) are often enhanced by eliminating surface trap states through chemical methods. Alternatively, a physical approach is presented here for improving photoluminescence purity in...
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Tailoring Hierarchical MnO2 Nanostructures on Self-Supporting Cathodes for High-Mass-Loading Zinc-Ion Batteries

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06182A, Edge Article
Open Access
Weijie Zheng, Zhibiao Cui, Cong Liu, Libei Yuan, Shengsong Li, Lilin Lin, Tao Meng, Liangui Yang, Yexiang Tong, Dong Shu
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) with MnO2 cathodes have promising application prospects, however, their performance is hindered by their low efficiency and insufficient life. By leveraging the nanomicellar properties of cetyltrimethylammonium...
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A nanofluidic exchanger for harvesting saline gradient energy

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00544A, Paper
Saranath Sripriya, Cyril Picard, Vincent Larrey, Frank Fournel, Elisabeth Charlaix
Optimising, by tailored flows, the coupled ion transport in the proximity of selective nanopores multiplies by 300 the recovered osmotic power.
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Dual-drive acoustic micromixer for rapid nucleation and ultrafast growth of perovskite nanoparticles

Lab Chip, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4LC00721B, Paper
Zhifang Liu, Yuwen Lu, Wei Tan, Guorui Zhu
An acoustic micromixer driven by bubbles and sharp edges, controlling the nucleation and growth of perovskite nanoparticles.
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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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Ananda Bose to inaugurate festival of Bengali diaspora




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HC flays police inaction in clearing blockade to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office




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HC allows medical termination of pregnancy of minor rape survivor

Division Bench passed the order while allowing an appeal filed against a single judge’s order declining permission. Medical board said that termination of pregnancy was most appropriate




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India steps up critical mineral acquisition plans in Africa, challenging China’s dominance

Race for critical minerals primarily focuses on cobalt and copper – key EV battery making metals, apart from lithium.




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Finance Minister is now final authority to grade CPSEs

Proposals for upgrade or downgrade CPSEs need no longer be referred to Cabinet Secretariat and Public Enterprises Service Board




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Entering a decade of financial inclusion: PMJDY reaches 53 crore beneficiaries and ₹2.28 lakh crore in deposits

The scheme has largely been women-centric with 29.48 crore beneficiaries while 35.27 crore of total accounts are from rural and semi-urban branches




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Govt to provide financial assistance to North Eastern States for hydro power development

This scheme has an outlay of ₹4,136 crore to be implemented from FY25 to FY32




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Centre Notifies NaBFID as a ‘Public Financial Institution’

NaBFID expects its total sanctions loan book to touch ₹2 lakh crore by March 2025, while disbursements are likely to be around ₹ 1 lakh crore



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Finance Ministry notifies new rules for compounding under FEMA

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment




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No merger of 50% DA into basic, as finance ministry issues order payment for 53% DA

DA to central government employees was enhanced from 50 per cent to 53 per cent of the basic pay with effect from July 1, 2024




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Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to focus on research, developing AI-driven governance




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‘Father of Indian chess boom’: The Anand effect that’s shaping a ‘golden generation’

The country swept both the men's and women's gold at the 45th Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary




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Heroes’ Homecoming: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali, and Srinath’s touchdown amid fanfare

Both the Indian men's and women's teams scripted history on Sunday (September 22, 2024), winning their maiden gold medals in the Chess Olympiad in Hungary.




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India’s dominance at Chess Olympiad, a pleasant surprise, says Praggnanandhaa

“I knew if we gave our best we would be the favourites to win the gold, but I didn’t think we would win 10 out of 11 matches”




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New National champion Nandhidhaa sets sights on becoming a GM




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Shooting | Vivaan Kapoor and Anantjeet Singh Naruka provide a sparkling finish for India in World Cup Final




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We have to go all the way back to Karpov and Kasparov on the top two boards to find something like India’s dominance: Peter Svidler

In this chat, Russian GM Svidler talks about India’s historic Olympiad, his experience of coaching Praggnanandhaa, his love affair with Test cricket and his assessment of the Global Chess League, not just as a chess player but also as a cricket fan who follows the IPL




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India to push for accountability, fair financing, green credit at COP29: Delegates

The 29th session of the climate change conference of parties (COP29) is being held from November 11-22 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan Baku




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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to lead high-level meeting with State officials on streamlining Governance

The CM Chandrababu Naidu’s agenda includes setting priorities for development goals, guiding the administrative machinery on the state government’s objectives, and outlining a strategic framework titled “Ten Principles for Development.”