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Aanandam: a light-hearted, ‘college days’ drama




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'Hannah Gadsby: Douglas' review: After 'Nanette', the extraordinary mind of Gadsby strikes again

The Australian’s charisma lies in her ability to be excruciatingly vulnerable to an audience with a swagger that’s both self-assured and relatable




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‘Dasara’ movie review: Nani, Keerthy Suresh lead this gritty, emotional ride

Srikanth Odela makes an assured directorial debut with the Telugu film ‘Dasara’, exploring caste politics in a mainstream format, backed by good performances from the cast led by Nani and Keerthy Suresh




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Shriram Finance raises $500 million via social bonds

Plans to list insurance arms and focus on retail bad loans




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Across cities, rising residential rents pinch tenants

Home rents have shot up by 26-67 per cent leaving consumers with little money for discretionary spending




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Non-IT services tenants, SEZ conversions aid occupancies in REITs

Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, which was hit by exits by tenants in the IT and IT services segments, has only 26 per cent of its tenant base in the technology sector




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Nickel-catalysed enantioselective cross-electrophile coupling reaction with the retention of the β-fluorine atom

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6459-6469
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01555J, Research Article
Xin-Yi Shi, Xueyuan Yan, Xiaodong Tang, Shi-Jing Zhai, Genping Huang, Jun-An Ma, Fa-Guang Zhang
A nickel-catalysed enantioselective reductive cross-coupling reaction of a new monofluoromethyl building block with acid chlorides is developed to give chiral α-monofluoromethyl acyloin derivatives.
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Cobalt-catalyzed enantioselective reductive addition of ketimine with cyclopropyl chloride to construct chiral amino esters bearing cyclopropyl fragments

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6311-6318
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01474J, Research Article
Jiangtao Hu, Tingting Xia, Xianqing Wu, Hongrui Feng, Jingping Qu, Yifeng Chen
Co-catalyzed asymmetric reductive addition of ketimine with cyclopropyl chloride has been realized to access diverse chiral amino esters bearing cyclopropyl fragments with broad functional group tolerance and excellent enantioselectivities.
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Enantioselective Addition of 3-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-one to Isatin and Pyrazole-4,5-dione Derived Ketimines

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01895H, Research Article
Yue Wei, Guishun Bai, Jiamin Wu, Yi Hua, Tao Zhang, Congyong Yue, Hong Wang, Xiaoze Bao
The enantioselective reactivity of 3-hydroxyquinolin-2(1H)-ones was developed through their addition to isatin and pyrazole-4,5-dione derived ketimines, affording novel architectures featuring multiple natural products scaffolds in high yield with excellent enantioselectivities....
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Iridium-catalyzed asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates: enantioselective construction of chiral benzodioxepinones

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01771D, Research Article
Bendu Pan, Yunru Wu, Yaqi Zhang, Xiaobo He, Long Jiang, Liqin Qiu
An efficient asymmetric cascade allylation/lactonization of methyl salicylates is achieved. The utilization of chiral-bridged biphenyl phosphoramidite ligand resulted in good results for the construction of a wide range of chiral benzodioxepinones.
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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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Guru Nanak’s 555th birth anniversary celebrations to begin in Hyderabad on November 11




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The building and breaching of Fortress India: chronicling a cycle of cricket dominance

India was invincible at home for 12 years, winning 18 consecutive Test series before New Zealand snapped the record streak in a historic clean sweep. What went into the making of the unbeaten run, what are the consequences of defeat and what does the future look like?




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How Madhusudanan Kalaichelvan’s passion for heritage is opening new doors to the past

Apart from researching into temple history, Madhusudhanan Kalaichelvan has been creating awareness about heritage and architecture through specially-curated trips



  • History & Culture

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Synthesis of F127-GA@ZnO nanogel as a cisplatin drug delivery pH-sensitive system

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35005-35020
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06514J, Paper
Open Access
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Nguyen Ngoc Son, Vu Minh Thanh, Nguyen Thi Huong
In this study, a novel drug delivery system based on zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) was developed for the enhanced delivery of cisplatin (CPT) to improve cancer treatment.
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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
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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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Investigation of the titanium-mediated catalytic enantioselective oxidation of aryl benzyl sulfides containing heterocyclic groups

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35105-35113
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07088G, Paper
Open Access
Maria Annunziata M. Capozzi, Angel Alvarez-Larena, Joan F. Piniella Febrer, Cosimo Cardellicchio
Enantiopure benzyl heteroaryl sulfoxides were obtained by asymmetric oxidation. However, two benzimidazolyl sulfoxides were found to be conglomerates.
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Morphological analysis of Pd/C nanoparticles using SEM imaging and advanced deep learning

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35172-35183
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06113F, Paper
Open Access
Nguyen Duc Thuan, Hoang Manh Cuong, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Hoang Si Hong
In this study, we present a comprehensive approach for the morphological analysis of palladium on carbon (Pd/C) nanoparticles utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging and advanced deep learning techniques.
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Visible light driven degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films using GO/SCN nanocomposite

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35336-35347
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06055E, Paper
Open Access
Ankoor Sura, Sonia Nain
Proposed mechanism of graphene oxide (GO)/sulfur doped carbon nitride (SCN) nanocomposite demonstrating photocatalytic degradation of BPA and LDPE microplastic films under visible light irradiation.
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Enhanced thermomechanical properties of epoxy-multiwalled CNT nano-composites

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35360-35372
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06831A, Paper
Open Access
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Abdullah Alhendal
(A) Preparation of (GPTS-APTS) modified MWCNT solution/GA-CNT, (B) preparation of sol–gel active and partially cured polymer matrix and (C) preparation of ECB-CNT composite.
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N-doped carbon quantum dots for the selective detection of OCl− ions, bioimaging, and the production of Fe3O4 nanoparticles utilized in the synthesis of substituted imidazole

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35448-35459
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06474G, Paper
Open Access
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Namrata Priyadarshini Hota, Sathiyanarayanan Kulathu Iyer
Nitrogen-doped quantum dots (NCQD) were synthesized by solvothermal means using o-phenylenediamine and L-tartaric acid.
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Low temperature synthesis of franklinite stabilized cefixime as a multifunctional nanoformulation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,34156-34164
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06435F, Paper
Open Access
Amna Munsaf, Muhammad Naeem Ahmed, Aroosa Zafar, Bilal Akram, Mahmoud A. A. Ibrahim
Cefixime, an antibiotic with low solubility, stability, bioavailability and therapeutic effectiveness, needs to be administered in larger doses for effective treatment.
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Self-immolative polydisulfides and their use as nanoparticles for drug delivery systems

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35568-35577
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07228F, Paper
Open Access
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Katharina Völlmecke, Maurice Kramer, Corinna Horky, Oliver Dückmann, Dennis Mulac, Klaus Langer, Dirk Kuckling
Polydisulfide based nanoparticles can be degraded by glutathione (GSH) to deliver hydrophobic drugs.
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High-performance, high energy density symmetric supercapacitors based on δ-MnO2 nanoflower electrodes incorporated with an ion-conducting polymer

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35657-35670
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05670A, Paper
Open Access
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Shrishti Sharma, Gurpreet Kaur, Bhargab Sharma, Buddu Nagasiva Saiteja, Anshuman Dalvi
The present work investigates liquid-based and liquid-free supercapacitors assembled using δ-MnO2-nanoflower-based electrodes.
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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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Piezoresistivity and strain-sensing behaviour of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35715-35726
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04826A, Paper
Open Access
Kedar Nath Dhakal, Ralf Lach, Wolfgang Grellmann, Beate Krause, Jürgen Pionteck, Rameshwar Adhikari
The interconnectedness of the exfoliated multi-walled carbon nanotubes well dispersed in the PBAT matrix (TEM image; left) leads to strain-sensing properties at lower strains as illustrated by the variation of ΔR/R0 as a function of mechanical strain with time (right).
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Synthesis and in vitro assessment of gold nanoparticles conjugated with extracts, sterols and pure compounds derived from marine sponges from the Indian and Pacific Oceans

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36115-36131
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA04068F, Paper
Open Access
Avin Ramanjooloo, Devesh Bekah, Samson A. Adeyemi, Philemon Ubanako, Lindokuhle Ngema, Yahya E. Choonara, David E. Williams, Elena A. Polishchuk, Raymond J. Andersen, Archana Bhaw-Luximon
The synthesis of gold nanoparticles using extracts, sterols and pure compounds from marine sponges.
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Preparation and antioxidant properties of tannic acid/copper ion nanozyme hybrid nanofibrous membranes

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35743-35753
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05314A, Paper
Open Access
Qiao Wu, Jingshu Xiao, Hu Zhuang, Fenghai Zhao, Ruoxi Li, Duntie Zhang
A Cu/TA nanosheet was prepared by Cu2+ -mediated oxidative coupling inducing the self-assembly of a Cu-TA coordination complex network, which exhibits multienzyme like activity and enables the preparation of antioxidant membranes by electrospinning.
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A facile synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles as a nano-sensor to detect levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin in human blood and evaluation of their biological activities

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36093-36100
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA05024J, Paper
Open Access
Erum Hasan, Ziana Manzar, Nabeel Haroon, Ali Raza, Syed Nawazish Ali, Mehreen Lateef, Sabira Begum
New bioactive magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized and stabilized by 3-aminobenzoic acid (3-ABA) utilized in detection of levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
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Upconversion nanoparticles incorporated with three-dimensional graphene composites for electrochemical sensing of baicalin from natural plants

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36084-36092
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06540A, Paper
Open Access
Na Zhang, Yilin Wu, Tian Liang, Yongxiang Su, Xusheng Xie, Tianren Zhang, Hongyan Wang, Keying Zhang, Rongli Jiang
The fabrication of UCNP-3DG and its application in electrochemical detection of Bn in natural plant samples.
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In silico molecular docking and ADMET prediction of biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles: characterization, and in vitro antimicrobial and photocatalytic activity

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36209-36225
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06890D, Paper
Open Access
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Hajara Akhter, Susmita Sarker Ritu, Shahariar Siddique, Fariha Chowdhury, Rehnuma Tasmiyah Chowdhury, Samina Akhter, Mahmuda Hakim
A facile green route to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles using watermelon rind extract with antimicrobial and photocatalytic potential.
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Applications and interventions of polymers and nanomaterials in alveolar bone regeneration and tooth dentistry

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36226-36245
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06092J, Review Article
Open Access
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Prashish Sharma, Sushmita Saurav, Zeba Tabassum, Bhawana Sood, Anil Kumar, Tabarak Malik, Anand Mohan, Madhuri Girdhar
Inflammatory diseases exert a significant influence on the periodontium, serving as a primary contributor to the development of periodontitis and alveolar bone loss.
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Now, ‘Balika Panchayat’ in Maharashtra’s Nanded district fights alcoholism and child marriage




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Nana Patole hints on more BJP leaders to join Congress, small parties to go solo

Shishupal Patle’s entry ahead of the Assembly election is being seen as a way to strengthen Congress’s influence in the constituency, which falls under the Vidharbha region of Maharashtra




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Ahead of COP29, India to emphasise Paris Agreement red lines on climate finance

India is expected to stick to its stance of getting developed countries to increase climate finance, with a highly placed official saying, “We are flexible and open to different kinds of finance.” The official told The Hindu, “A key concern is that developed countries are trying to include developing countries (China and India) using new terms such as ‘major economies’ in a bid to get them to be part of NCQG.”




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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India’s COP29 strategy emphasises climate finance, accountability, and protection for vulnerable communities, urging developed nations to fulfill climate pledges




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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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China's finance minister says room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan

Lan's remarks left the door open for such a plan in the future but he did not divulge what is under consideration




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World Bank in talks to help finance $28 billion Turkish energy upgrade, Anadolu reports

Humberto Lopez was quoted on Saturday as saying the World Bank was in talks with Turkey's ministry of energy about the matter



  • Money & Banking

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Super League Kerala | Dorielton sizzles as Forca Kochi downs Thiruvananthapuram Kombans




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Man United draws at Porto in Europa League as Bruno Fernandes gets sent off again

Substitute Harry Maguire came from the bench late to salvage a 3-3 draw for 10-man Manchester United at Porto in the Europa League




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The role of bullion in the event of a financial crisis 

Precious metals offer liquidity and act as hedges against economic instability, while real estate provides tangible assets with income-generating potentia



  • Gold & Silver

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Fe/Fe3C particles encapsulated in hollow carbon nanoboxes for high performance zinc–air batteries

Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02396J, Paper
Chuyun Huang, Wenyuan Zhang, Xuezhi Hu, Shiliang Fei, Fhulufhelo Nemangwele, Nnditshedzeni Eric Maluta, Yangsen Hu, Hui Lv, Pei Hu, Zhuo Peng
Zinc–air batteries are recognized for their environmental friendliness and high energy density; however, the slow kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the air electrode hinder their commercial viability.
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A grain-like cerium oxide nanostructure: synthesis and uric acid sensing application

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17794-17802
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02056A, Paper
Rafiq Ahmad, Sakeena Masrat, Md. Tabish Rehman, Mohamed F. AlAjmi, Shamshad Alam, Prabhash Mishra, Byeong-Il Lee
Hydrothermally prepared grain-like CeO2 nanostructures were useful for creating a high-performance and non-enzymatic sensor for uric acid detection.
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BODIPY dyes for optical limiting applications on the nanosecond timescale

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17766-17771
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02505A, Frontier
John Mack, Gugu Kubheka, Aviwe May, Bokolombe P. Ngoy, Tebello Nyokong
Recent research at the Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation at Rhodes University exploring the utility of BODIPY and azaBODIPY dyes for optical limiting of incident nanosecond laser pulses in the visible region is described.
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Asymmetric magnetic nanosnowman loaded with AgPd nanocage toward NIR-enhanced catalytic activity

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17864-17879
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02425G, Paper
Jie Jin, Haoran Li, Hongfa Wang, Qunling Fang, Yunqi Xu, Weili Kong, Xia Chen, Ken Cham-Fai Leung, Hailong Wang, Shouhu Xuan
An asymmetric Fe3O4@AgPd/PDA nanosnowman embedded with an AgPd nanocage shows significantly enhanced catalytic activity under near-infrared (NIR) light.
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Coinage metal(I) clusters supported by a 1,10-phenanthroline-phosphine: orange-to-NIR phosphorescence, metallophilic interactions and enhanced cytotoxicity

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,18027-18036
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02642J, Paper
Alexander V. Artem'ev, Maria P. Davydova, Lyubov S. Klyushova, Evgeniy H. Sadykov, Mariana I. Rakhmanova, Taisiya S. Sukhikh
Based on 2-(diphenylphosphino)-1,10-phenanthroline, a series of small metal(I) clusters, exhibiting orange to NIR phosphorescence and strong dose-dependent cytotoxicity.
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Tunability of triplet excited states and photophysical behaviour of bis-cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes with imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17934-17947
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01996B, Paper
Open Access
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Katarzyna Choroba, Joanna Palion-Gazda, Mateusz Penkala, Patrycja Rawicka, Barbara Machura
The impact of cyclometalating ligands on the photophysical behaviour of heteroleptic Ir(III) complexes with imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline. [Ir(ppy)2(imphen)]+ is a 3MLLCT emitter, while [Ir(pybzth)2(imphen)]+ has a predominant 3LCN∩C character.
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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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Gold nanoparticle-decorated amorphous carbon for oxidative cyclization of anthranilamide and aryl alcohols

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17976-17988
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT02355B, Paper
The Thai Nguyen, Huyen-Tran Thi Nguyen, Thu Anh Nguyen, Khuong Quoc Vo, Phuong Hoang Tran
Various 2-phenylquinazolin-4(3H)-ones were produced in moderate-to-good yields (44–80%) via the oxidative cyclization of anthranilamide and benzyl alcohols using gold nanoparticle-decorated amorphous carbon as an efficient catalyst.
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