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Size and orientation of polar nanoregions characterized by PDF analysis and using a statistical model in a Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3–PbTiO3 ferroelectric re-entrant relaxor

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00240G, Paper
Laijun Liu, Kaiyuan Chen, Dawei Wang, Manuel Hinterstein, Anna-Lena Hansen, Michael Knapp, Biaolin Peng, Xianran Xing, Yuanpeng Zhang, Jing Kong, Abhijit Pramanick, Mads Ry Vogel Jørgensen, Frederick Marlton
Local structure information of relaxor ferroelectrics is key to a clear understanding of their structure–property relationships. The size of polar nanoregions is determined based on the local atomic displacement and dielectric response.
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Modulation of active metal species in MOF-derived catalysts for Efficient NO reduction by CO

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01075B, Paper
Ning-Rui Zhou, Zhen Yang, Ying Tang, Ming-Qi Zhang, Yun-Peng Zha, Min-Min Liu, Feng Yu, Jiang Liu
Transition metal oxides are usually used as one of the most excellent catalysts for NO selective catalytic reduction by CO (CO-SCR), but their catalytic activity is limited by the content...
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Boosting the electrocatalytic activity of single atom iron catalysts through sulfur-doping engineering for liquid and flexible rechargeable Zn–air batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00524D, Paper
Tianfang Yang, Bingcheng Ge, XuPo Liu, Zunjie Zhang, Ye Chen, Yang Liu
A practical strategy is reported to design single-Fe atom decorated S/N-doped C (Fe SAs@S/N–C) catalysts with a high Fe loading of 5.45 wt%. The prepared catalysts exhibit excellent performances for liquid and all-solid-state Zn–air batteries.
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Boosting reaction kinetics of polycrystalline phase Fe7S8/FeS2 heterostructures encapsulated in hollow carbon nanofiber for superior fast sodium storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01241K, Paper
Hui Cai, Fei Wang, Huiyan Feng, Zhendong Liu, Chengzhi Zhang, Anbang Lu, Xi Zhao, Qiuhong Lu, Quanbing Liu, Jun Tan
Metal sulfides have been regarded as highly competitive anode materials for fast sodium storage due to the excellent redox reversibility and comparatively great electron properties. Nevertheless, metal sulfides suffer from...
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NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanoarrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces for highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00772G, Paper
Jing Liu, Da Liu, Xiaoxiao Yan, Peifang Guo, Hongbin Xu, Peng Chen, Renbing Wu
One-dimensional heterostructured NiFeCo–OH/NiTe nanorod arrays with amorphous/crystalline interfaces have been rationally synthesized, exhibiting an excellent OER electrocatalytic performance.
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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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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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Broncos open WR Josh Reynolds' 21-day practice window

The Broncos designated wide receiver Josh Reynolds for return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.




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DK Metcalf has full participation in Wednesday's practice

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said before practice DK Metcalf would have a limited practice Wednesday, and the receiver said he didn't know if he would return to game action this week.




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Dopant-free Tert-butyl Zn (II) Phthalocyanines: Impact of Substitution on Photo-Physical Properties in Their Role in Perovskite Solar Cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04013A, Paper
Mahdi Gassara, Jose Garcés-Garcés, Luis Lezama, Javier Ortiz, Fernando Fernandez-Lazaro, Samrana Kazim, Angela Sastre-Santos, Shahzada Ahmad
We synthesized molecular hole-transporting materials (HTMs) featuring a zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) central core and modulated the non-perypheral position with different numbers of tert-butyl groups. The synthesized molecules were also integrated...
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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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Integrated manufacturing cluster to be developed in Bihar's Gaya




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An Efficient All-Visible Light-Activated Photoswitches Based on Diarylethenes and CdS Quantum Dots

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06110A, Edge Article
Open Access
Kezhou Chen, Jiayi Liu, Joakim Andréasson, Bo Albinsson, Tiegen Liu, Lili Hou
All-visible light-activated diarylethene (DAE) photoswitches are highly attractive for applications in smart photoresponsive materials. Photocyclization of DAE via the low-lying excited triplet state through triplet energy transfer (TET) from a...
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Guest modulating the photoactivity of a titanium-oxide cage

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04983G, Edge Article
Open Access
Dexin Wang, Yanshu Liu, Guanyun Zhang, Menghui Chu, Fangfang Gao, Guanjie Chen, Guo Wang, Chen-Ho Tung, Yifeng Wang
Ti-oxide salicylate clusters with novel biloculate cages and exchangeable guests are reported. The guests influence the physiochemical properties and photocatalytic CO2/epoxide cycloaddition activities of the complexes.
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Phase transition induced hydrogen activation for enhanced furfural reductive amination over CoCu bimetallic catalyst

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05885B, Edge Article
Open Access
Yilin Wei, Zixu Ma, Beibei Liu, Jialin Yang, Dan Wu, Yongsheng Zhang, Yuexing Zhang, Charles Chunbao Xu, Renfeng Nie
The synthesis of primary amines from renewable biomass and its derivatives through reductive amination has garnered significant attention. How to construct efficient non-noble-metal catalysts that enable low-temperature catalysis still remains...
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Gaining the Molecular Design Principles for Efficient Diarylethene Photoacid and Photohydride Generators Based on Photochemical Reaction Mechanism

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06202G, Edge Article
Open Access
Yifan Su, Dexin Zheng, Lingfeng Ge, Le Yu, David Lee Phillips, Jiani Ma, Yu Fang
Abstract: Photoacid generators (PAGs) and photohydride generators (PHGs) are specific photolabile protecting groups that release acid and hydride, respectively. Over the past decade, great efforts have been devoted to developing...
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Synthesis of highly condensed phospholes by Lewis acid-assisted dehydrogenative Mallory reaction under visible light irradiation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05657D, Edge Article
Open Access
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Ikki Kamiyoshi, Yuki Kojima, Shibo Xu, Kosuke Yasui, Yuji Nishii, Koji Hirano
A photo-promoted oxidative cyclization, that is, Mallory reaction of 2,3-diarylbenzophopholes has been developed. With an assistance of Bi(OTf)3 Lewis acid, the reaction proceeds smoothly under visible light irradiation even without...
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Discovery of hybrid Glypromate conjugates with neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3711-3727
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00584H, Research Article
Sara C. Silva-Reis, Vera M. Costa, Daniela Correia da Silva, David M. Pereira, Xavier Cruz Correia, Xerardo García-Mera, José E. Rodríguez-Borges, Ivo E. Sampaio-Dias
A series of bicyclic-based Glypromate conjugates with reduction of protein aggregation elicited by Aβ25–35 and neuroprotective activity against paraquat-induced toxicity is reported, paving the way for the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics.
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Pyridinyl 4-(2-oxoalkylimidazolidin-1-yl)benzenesulfonates and their hydrochloride salts as novel water soluble antimitotic prodrugs bioactivated by cytochrome P450 1A1 in breast cancer cells

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3728-3745
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD00476K, Research Article
Vincent Ouellette, Chahrazed Bouzriba, Atziri Corin Chavez Alvarez, Quentin Bruxelles, Geneviève Hamel-Côté, Sébastien Fortin
New water soluble antimitotic CYP1A1-activated prodrugs named PYRAIB-SOs and their hydrochlorides targeting breast cancers.
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Correction: computational design, synthesis, and assessment of 3-(4-(4-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives as effective epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: a prospective strategy for anticancer therapy

RSC Med. Chem., 2024, 15,3912-3912
DOI: 10.1039/D4MD90040E, Correction
Open Access
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Nilesh Raghunath Khedkar, Milind Sindkhedkar, Alex Joseph
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Andhra Pradesh High Court strikes down PIL seeking to restrain police from taking action on ‘abusive content on social media’




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29th Climate Conference (COP) tracker | Day 2 LIVE: Key speeches, UK NDC, and India’s reaction at 5 p.m. on November 13

Vibhuti Garg, an Associate and Senior Energy Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, will guide us through the implications of these financial negotiations and the potential impacts on global energy transitions and climate commitments at 5 p.m. on November 13




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Synthesis of MOF-supported Pt catalyst with high electrochemical oxidation activity for methanol oxidation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,36370-36377
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06393G, Paper
Open Access
Merve Akin, Hatice Kars, Muhammed Bekmezci, Aysenur Aygun, Mert Gul, Guray Kaya, Fatih Sen
In this study, Pt and Pt@Ti-MOF NPs catalysts were synthesized by chemical reduction method. Ti-MOF structure was synthesized using the solvothermal method, and the effect of Ti-MOF on methanol oxidation was investigated.
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Karnataka to roll out e-khatas for all properties in GPs, ULBs to avoid fictitious transactions




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Gambhir a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli: Ponting

Ponting said that his comments on Kohli were taken out of context




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MobiKwik sees no business impact due to RBI’s P2P diktat, Co-Founder Taku says

Revenue likely to grow over 50 per cent for many years, Taku says




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Indian gaming sector urged to embrace diversity beyond performative actions

‘Inclusion of female and LGBTQIA+ characters remains limited, underscoring a lack of representation’




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Pact for third ro-ro vessel of Kochi Corporation signed

The third vessel will serve as a standby for the two vessels that are owned by Kochi Corporation




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Comeback man Shami makes a quiet return to action

Aryan and Khejroliya pick up four wickets apiece as Madhya Pradesh bowls out Bengal for 228; host batters build on advantage




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80% of non-executive directors believe existing practices, structures are inadequate to oversee AI: Gartner




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​Manipur’s misery: On the need for the Centre to act  

The Centre must take the initiative in resolving the crisis 




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Year-long action plan to combat diabetes to be launched on World Diabetes Day




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FIR against Hinduvta activist Puneeth Kerehalli




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The impact of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Jammu and Kashmir

Expanding the network of LPG distribution points in rural areas and extending financial support for refills could further increase clean fuel adoption




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‘Unwieldy’ first draft at Baku sets 2030 goal of $5 trillion for climate action

While there are multiple technical issues being deliberated upon at Baku, the headline-moment that the hundreds of negotiators are working upon, is the NCQG.




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Action initiated against apartment for connecting sanitary line to Cauvery pipeline




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Study reveals how 3D environments affect bacterial growth and survival

For over 300 years, scientists have primarily studied bacteria using liquid cultures or flat 2D plates in laboratory settings




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Tax evasion rampant as only 23% of transactions being traced, says Chief Commissioner of IT




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Surge in food prices due to adverse weather conditions impacting crop yields: CareEdge economist Sinha

Import-reliant edible oil sector, heightened vegetable prices continue to exert pressure on the CPI basket, raising concerns over household inflation expectations




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FinMin not keen on inclusion of BIT in free trade pacts: Sources

FTA investment chapters may be limited to investment promotion, facilitation




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CAIT accuses quick commerce players of violating FDI norms and anti-competitive practices

The traders’ body also accused the quick commerce platforms of using “vertical agreements” to control supply, pricing, and distribution, causing significant harm to competition in the market




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AptarGroup expands manufacturing footprint in India

The facility will help the company meet the growing demands of the domestic pharmaceutical industry




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Nifty slumps 10% from peak, Bank Nifty weekly contracts bid adieu

Inflation, firm dollar add to volatility amid FPI selling spree




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Yaariyan Actor Himansh Kohli Marries

Yaariyan Actor Himansh Kohli wed Vini Kohli in Delhi on November 12, and he posted quite a few pictures on his social media feed.




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My Next Act: The First Startup Accelerator for Bootstrappers

When you hear the term startup accelerator you likely think of YCombinator, TechStars or 500 Startups. Accelerators traditionally cater to “unicorns” – companies that have the potential to be worth at least a billion dollars. This focus has made them successful in launching startups like DropBox, AirBnB, Stripe and Instacart. But what about founders whoRead More →

The post My Next Act: The First Startup Accelerator for Bootstrappers first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur.




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Apple 'Distraction Control' Tool May Block Ads

iPhones and iPads could soon let users permanently hide parts of web pages including pop-up windows. The move has proven controversial with suggestions it could also be used as an ad-blocker. The new feature is called Distraction Control and is in the development beta stages (i.e. test version) of the Safari web browser in the upcoming iOS 18 update. It also appears to be on the way in Safari for Mac computers. The feature lets users tap a page menu button marked "Hide Distracting Items". That will bring up a list of elements on a web page such as pop-up windows, autoplay videos and banners ... (view more)




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6 Ways AI Empowers Contact Center Agents

Do you need to improve agent performance at your contact center? Here’s 6 ways AI tools can boost agent productivity, improving customer satisfaction in turn.

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