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A Blautia producta specific gFET-based aptasensor for quantitative monitoring of microbiome quality

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00281D, Communication
Open Access
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Hu Xing, Yiting Zhang, Runliu Li, Hans-Maximilian Ruzicka, Christopher Hain, Jakob Andersson, Anil Bozdogan, Marius Henkel, Uwe Knippschild, Roger Hasler, Christoph Kleber, Wolfgang Knoll, Ann-Kathrin Kissmann, Frank Rosenau
Typical configuration of an rGO-FET (left) with response to the device when there is no target (Blautia producta) applied (green) and when the target analyte is present (red) (right).
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Synthesis of chiral graphene structures and their comprehensive applications: a critical review

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1855-1895
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00021H, Review Article
Animesh Sinha, Hongyun So
Chiral graphene, a “superlattice structure,” effectively engages with target substances. Its superconductivity, tunable electronic structure, and topological states could significantly contribute to advanced materials science technologies.
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Facile preparation of Hf3N4 thin films directly used as electrodes for lithium-ion storage

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2031-2041
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00406J, Communication
Zhengguang Shi, Geng Yu, Jing Li, Zhenggang Jia, Xuexi Zhang, Cheng-Te Lin, Qianru Lin, Zhaoyu Chen, Hsu-Sheng Tsai
Transition-metal nitride thin-film electrodes are potential electrode materials for all-solid-state thin-film lithium-ion batteries.
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Processes to enable hysteresis-free operation of ultrathin ALD Te p-channel field-effect transistors

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1990-1998
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00339J, Communication
Open Access
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Minjae Kim, Yongsu Lee, Kyuheon Kim, Giang-Hoang Pham, Kiyung Kim, Jae Hyeon Jun, Hae-won Lee, Seongbeen Yoon, Hyeon Jun Hwang, Myung Mo Sung, Byoung Hun Lee
This study proposes an ultrathin tellurium (Te) atomic layer deposition process with a TeOx seed layer to overcome large electrical hysteresis. It also identifies causes of defects, aiding high-performance p-type inorganic transistors.
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Double-layered protein nanoparticles conjugated with truncated flagellin induce improved mucosal and systemic immune responses in mice

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2016-2030
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00287C, Communication
Open Access
Joo Kyung Kim, Wandi Zhu, Chunhong Dong, Lai Wei, Yao Ma, Timothy Denning, Sang-Moo Kang, Bao-Zhong Wang
Intranasal immunization with HA3-tFliC/NP SDAD protein nanoparticles enhances both systemic and mucosal immunity, promoting influenza cross-protection. Sequential priming immunization further enhances GC B cells, Tfh cells, and effector T cells.
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The evolution of immune profiling: will there be a role for nanoparticles?

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1896-1924
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00279B, Review Article
Olga E. Eremina, Celine Vazquez, Kimberly N. Larson, Anthony Mouchawar, Augusta Fernando, Cristina Zavaleta
Immune profiling provides insights into functioning of the immune system: distribution, abundance and activity of cells. Nanoparticles can offer a versatile approach to profile the immune system with improved efficiency and multiplexed imaging power.
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A universal synthetic method for preparing nanoassemblies of quantum dots and organic molecules

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,1853-1854
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH90063D, Editorial
Chao Wang
This article highlights the recent work of Biju, Takano et al. (Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9, 1128–1136, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NH00134F) on using a unique bio-catalytic nanoparticle shaping method for preparing mesoscopic particles.
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Correction: Enhancing the chemotherapeutic efficacy of platinum prodrug nanoparticles and inhibiting cancer metastasis by targeting iron homeostasis

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, 9,2067-2068
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH90069C, Correction
Open Access
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Fang Ding, Lingpu Zhang, Hao Chen, Haiqin Song, Shiguo Chen, Haihua Xiao
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Polymer-confined synthesis of gram-scale high-entropy perovskite fluoride nanocubes for improved electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00341A, Communication
Open Access
Guohao Xue, Tianlu Wang, Hele Guo, Nan Zhang, Claire J. Carmalt, Johan Hofkens, Feili Lai, Tianxi Liu
A high-entropy perovskite fluoride with a well-defined nanocubic structure was successfully prepared via a polyvinylpyrrolidone-confined nucleation strategy, demonstrating excellent electrocatalytic activity for nitrate reduction.
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Prediction methods for Phonon Transport Properties of Inorganic Crystals: from Traditional Approaches to Artificial Intelligence

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00487F, Review Article
yi Wei, Zhixiang Liu, Guangzhao Qin
In inorganic crystals, phonons are the elementary excitations describing the collective atomic motions. The study of phonons plays an important role in terms of understanding thermal transport behavior and acoustic...
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Protein corona potentiates recovery of nanoparticle-induced disrupted tight junctions in endothelial cells

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00178H, Communication
Muhammad Daniyal Ghouri, Ayesha Tariq, Jabran Saleem, Abdul Muhaymin, Rong Cai, Chunying Chen
Nanoparticle interactions with biological systems are intricate processes influenced by various factors, among which the formation of a protein corona plays a pivotal role. This research investigates a novel aspect...
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The well-defined three-dimensional matrix of a micro-sized silicon/carbon composite promoting lithium-ion transportation

Nanoscale Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NH00349G, Communication
Denghui Wang, Minghao Ma, Wenqiang Xu, Yingjie Ma, Lidong Li, Xianglong Li
We constructed a well-defined three-dimensional micro-sized silicon/carbon matrix to achieve efficient omnidirectional ionic and electronic conductivity within micro-sized silicon.
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Telangana government to work with ISB; “we may not offer big salaries, but will provide opportunities”, CM

Reddy said that his aim is to make Telangana a “Trillion Dollar” economy




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Musi River revival project triggers political row

Sensing swelling anger against demolitions, CM, Ministers attempt to douse the fire




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Aspiring MLAs play ‘Bank Heist’ over delayed scheme payments; bank employees demand protection 

Bank employees in Maharashtra face attacks as political hopefuls demand release of funds under ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ to woo voters




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REPL to prepare GIS-based master plan for 12 ULBs of Tamil Nadu

REPL will conduct a thorough assessment of the existing conditions and identify development trends at the regional level




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AP govt to provide 3 LPG cylinders free of cost every year from Deepavali

The estimated cost of the scheme is ₹2,700 cr per annum




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Tamil Nadu projects a potential for 1.4 GW in wind repowering in the near term

The Tamil Nadu government has recently introduced its Repowering, Refurbishment, and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects – 2024




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PM internship program to become key CSR theme for FY25

This will be in addition to the previous theme, ‘Health & Nutrition’, announced earlier




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Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport suspends flight operations, Railways takes proactive measures

Due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall, airport authorities decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday to 9 am on Friday




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Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati to get new railway line with ₹2,245 crore

A multi-modal logistics hub to come up at Paritala, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw




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Serentica Global plans to set up 10 GW renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh

“This was disclosed in a meeting of AP Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh with representatives of the Vedanta Group subsidiary at the company’s office in Mumbai on Thursday” 




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Gujarat govt approves new rules for boating & water sports

The District Magistrate has been appointed as the Registrar for water sports and boating registration




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Andhra Pradesh joins hand with EESL for powering 1.5 lakh houses with energy efficient appliances

Naidu reviewed the ongoing projects in the department of Energy, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Housing, Municipal & Urban Development and Women & Child Development




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First phase of Maharashtra’s new emergency ambulance project to be operationalised by Sept 2025

Plans afoot to bid for TN and UP, next year




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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu rolls out free cooking gas cylinder supply scheme

Three LPG cylinders per year will be supplied free of cost under the scheme which was formally launched under `Deepam 2 in Eedupuram in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh today




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Amit Shah unveils Gujarat’s largest waste-to-energy project in Ahmedabad

The ₹375 crore plant in Piplaj is set up by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) under the PPP model with Jindal Urban Waste Management Limited




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Andhra Pradesh Assembly to present full Budget for FY25 on November 11

Notably, this marks the first time in the state’s history that two vote-on-account budgets were introduced for the initial eight months of the current fiscal year. 




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Retail chemists association red-flags Swiggy-Pharmeasy pilot project to deliver medicines

Association writes to DCGI to review impact of such partnerships




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Andhra Pradesh to call fresh tenders for Amaravati Capital Project soon: Minister Narayana

“A technical committee comprising the chief engineers has been constituted on July 24 only to formulate the norms to resolve such issues with regard to pending bills of the past tenders and close the matter permanently”




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Kerala hotel owners protest 18% GST on rented buildings, warn of industry crisis

Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Association leaders warn the tax will severely impact small and medium establishments lacking input tax benefits




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Rare diseases patient representatives seek govt intervention to access treatment

Monopoly could hinder Union Health Ministry’s efforts “to benefit from domestic production and competitive pricing through pooled procurement strategies”




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Bullet train project: Three die after under-construction bridge collapses in Anand

The fire department rescued two labourers and two dead bodies during the rescue operation, however, one of the rescued labourers died in the hospital taking the death toll to three




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Abhay Prabhavana Museum, India’s largest Museum of Ideas, inaugurated 

Abhay Prabhavana Museum covers a vast 3.5 lakh square feet of curated, climate-controlled space, on the banks of the Indrayani River, offering an immersive exploration of Indian values through the lens of Jain teachings




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Have not received any government notice on Wikipedia’s editorial practices: Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia articles are required by its editorial policies to maintain a neutral point of view, says Wikimedia Foundation




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Medical mystery solved: One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients




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Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer




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This common heart drug may be unnecessary, lead to depression in some patients: Study




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New antibody could be promising cancer treatment: Study




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The mall makeover: Driving footfalls through promotions, pop ups and fests

Consumption is back but what consumers are spending on is changing with entertainment and experiences becoming big




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P is for Pressure cooker: The quintessential icon of the great Indian kitchen

The appliance holds prime place in every middle class Indian kitchen as the housewife’s trusted, go-to, kitchen device




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Aligning people, purpose, passions and profit

Driving the Four Ps: VML India’s new chief Babita Baruah has spent the first month observing, learning and actioning the agency’s new remit




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Dark patterns and digitally conscious products

To gain and retain customer trust, brands have to focus on ethical online design in their apps




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Enhancing soil geographic recognition through LIBS technology: integrating the joint skewness algorithm with back-propagation neural networks

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00251B, Paper
Weinan Zheng, Xun Gao, Kaishan Song, Hailong Yu, Qiuyun Wang, Lianbo Guo, Jingquan Lin
The meticulous task of soil region classification is fundamental to the effective management of soil resources and the development of accurate soil classification systems.
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A Pb-free Sn–Bi alloy mount preparation method for secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) analyses

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00252K, Technical Note
Wan-Feng Zhang, Qing Yang, Xiao-Ping Xia, De-Wen Zheng, Ze-Xian Cui, Yan-Qiang Zhang, Yi-Gang Xu
Sample preparation is a critical step for in situ analysis. In this study, we proposed an easy-to-prepare Pb-free alloy for sample mount preparation, which is suitable for SIMS water content and isotope analyses.
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Improvements in low-level radionuclide measurement capability through use of the Apex Q sample introduction system combined with ICP-MS/MS

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2929-2936
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00216D, Paper
Ben Russell, Frankie Falksohn, Alexandre Tribolet, Hibaaq Mohamud, Olivia Pearson, Emma Braysher, Saskia Burke, Anu Bhaisare
Improvement in sensitivity and interface removal capability for radionuclide measurement using desolvating sample introduction combined with ICP-MS/MS.
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High-precision, mass dependent Si isotope measurements via the critical mixture double-spiking technique

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2799-2808
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00152D, Paper
Open Access
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Xiao-Ning Liu, Martijn Klaver, Remco C. Hin, Christopher D. Coath, Hong Chin Ng, Tim Elliott
We developed critical mixture double-spiking Si isotope measurement, achieving an enhanced long-term reproducibility of ±0.03‰ (δ30Si, 2 s.d.), which is ∼4 times better than the current methods' long-term reproducibility over ±0.1‰ (δ30Si, 2 s.d.).
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Bimodal data fusion of LIBS spectroscopy and plasma acoustic emission signals: improving the accuracy of machining process identification for low roughness samples

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2737-2747
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00225C, Paper
Shilei Xiong, Minchao Cui, Nan Yang, Guangyuan Shi, Yuxin Pi, Yuyang Mu, Yuntao Zhang, Yue Zhao
The fusion of LIBS spectral data with PAES data improves machining process classification identification accuracy.
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Development and application of reference and routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results for the determination of technology-critical elements in PCB from WEEE

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2809-2823
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00235K, Paper
Open Access
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Giancarlo D'Agostino, Marcus Oelze, Jochen Vogl, Jean-Philippe Ghestem, Nicolas Lafaurie, Ole Klein, Daniel Pröfrock, Marco Di Luzio, Luigi Bergamaschi, Radojko Jaćimović, Caroline Oster, Johanna Irrgeher, Shaun T. Lancaster, Anna Walch, Anita Röthke, Lena Michaliszyn, Axel Pramann, Olaf Rienitz, Timo Sara-Aho, Oktay Cankur, Derya Kutan, Johanna Noireaux
Development and test of five reference analytical methods and six routine analytical methods providing SI-traceable results of twenty technology-critical elements in end-of-life PCB materials.
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A simplified instrumental protocol for trace Nd and Hf isotope measurements (<10 ng) using a MC-ICP-MS and an Apex Omega de-solvating system

J. Anal. At. Spectrom., 2024, 39,2694-2702
DOI: 10.1039/D4JA00276H, Technical Note
Ting Zhou, Liang Qi, Sheng-hua Liu, Bo Zhou
Accurate and precise Nd and Hf isotope measurements of samples with low contents by simple adjustments of an Apex Omega membrane de-solvating system.
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