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The fractal geometry of polymeric materials surfaces: surface area and fractal length scales

Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3082-3096
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01497E, Paper
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H. Eduardo Roman, Federico Cesura, Rabia Maryam, Igor Levchenko, Katia Alexander, Claudia Riccardi
Non-treated (NT) and plasma-treated (PT) polymeric surfaces display self-affine fractal scaling. The plasma increases both the surface area and the fractal length scales, helping the design of PT interfaces with larger surface areas at the nm scale.
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Solid state engineering of Bi2S3/rGO nanostrips: an excellent electrode material for energy storage applications

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12313-12322
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01304B, Paper
Open Access
Vijay B. Autade, Kaustav Bhattacharjee, Ranjit S. Kate, Sudhir S. Arbuj, Ramchandra S. Kalubarme, Sanjay K. Apte, Bharat B. Kale, Sandeep A. Arote
Herein, the study reported unique one-pot and scalable solid-state methodology to prepare bismuth sulphide (Bi2S3)-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites using bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), thiourea and graphene oxide (GO) for energy storage applications.
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Progress of research on the bonding-strength improvement of two-layer adhesive-free flexible copper-clad laminates

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12372-12385
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01408A, Review Article
Open Access
Wanqi Tang, Yuxi Liu, Xianghai Jing, Jinsong Hou, Qianfeng Zhang, Chongguang Jian
Bond strength of two-layer adhesive-free flexible copper-clad laminate is an important factor that directly affects the stability and reliability of electronic devices.
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Quantitative analysis of the illegal addition of Atenolol in Panax notoginseng based on NIR–MIR spectral data fusion and calibration transfer

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12428-12437
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08183D, Paper
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Jie Du, Zhengwei Huang, Chun Li, Ling Jiang
To address the issue of the common illegal addition of Atenolol in Panax notoginseng, we propose an approach that realizes multivariate calibration transfer between different particle sizes based on spectral data fusion.
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Engineering gold nanoworms with tunable longitudinal plasmon peak in the near infrared and their refractive index sensing properties

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12772-12780
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00994K, Paper
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Misbah ul Ain, Asma, Rizwan Ullah, Zanjbeel Fatima, Ahsan Illahi, Waqqar Ahmed
Gold nanoworms (NWs), synthesized in a one-step reaction with size controlled by pH, show tunable plasmon peaks in the near-infrared. Finite element analysis validates their optical properties, and they exhibit sensitive refractive index sensing.
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Superhydrophobic foam combined with biomass-derived TENG based on upcycled coconut husk for efficient oil–water separation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13005-13015
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01841A, Paper
Open Access
Jiaming Liang, Yajuan Zhou, Qian Wu, Zeying Zhu, Keda Lin, Jinsheng He, Haihe Hong, Yuanzheng Luo
Ocean ecological environments are seriously affected by oil spilling and plastic-debris, significantly reducing marine pollution via using biocomposite production from natural fiber reinforcement is a friendly way to deal with marine oil pollution.
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Engineering the interaction of short antimicrobial peptides with bacterial barriers

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00021H, Minireview
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Costanza Montis, Elisa Marelli, Francesco Valle, Francesca Baldelli Bombelli, Claudia Pigliacelli
Designing short antimicrobial peptides and tuning their interaction with bacterial barriers.
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Design and engineering of an artificial disulfide bond in human cytochrome c to regulate the protein structure and function

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3ME00196B, Paper
Yan-Yan Li, Yu Feng, Lu Yu, Shuang-Shuang Long, Shu-Qin Gao, Ying-Wu Lin
An artificial disulfide bond was rationally constructed in human cytochrome c (hCyt c) via double mutations (A51C/G77C), which weakened the coordination of Met80 to the heme iron and enhanced the peroxidase activity of hCyt c.
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Hard carbon derived from Physalis alkekengi L. husks as a stable anode for sodium-ion batteries

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00007B, Paper
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Liying Liu, Henry R. Tinker, Yusheng Wu, Jiaqi Lv, Laishi Li, Yingjiao Fang, Yuhan Wu, Yang Xu
Physalis alkekengi L. husk-derived hard carbon is firstly investigated as the anode of sodium-ion batteries and demonstrates the great possibility of practical application.
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A facile and versatile platform for preparing uniform π-conjugated nanofibers with controlled length and varying shells

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4231-4243
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00979G, Paper
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Bo Xiang, Hongluo Wu, Rang Chen, Xiaoyu Huang, Guolin Lu, Chun Feng
A versatile and facile platform is developed for the generation of uniform π-conjugated nanofibers with controlled length and varying shells by the combination of pentafluorophenyl ester chemistry and a self-seeding strategy.
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Scalable design of uniform oligourethanes for impact study of chain length, sequence and end groups on thermal properties

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4319-4326
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01001A, Paper
Open Access
Jens Van Hoorde, Nezha Badi, Filip E. Du Prez
A bidirectional growth-based protocol is used for the synthesis of a series of sequence-defined oligourethanes in large scale (50 g). The effect of chain length, sequence and end group functionalities on the thermal properties is evaluated.
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A novel amine-first strategy suitable for preparing both functional and engineering bio-polyamides: furfurylamine as the sole furan source for bisfuranic diamine/diacid monomers

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4433-4446
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00567H, Paper
Hong-Hui Shu, Yun Liu, Sheng-Li Han, Xiu-Qin Fang, Chang Wang, Cheng-Mei Liu
Biomass-based polyamides (bioPAs) are renewable materials that are viable alternatives to petroleum-based polyamides in the engineering field.
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Effect of interfacial local conformation of polymer chains on adhesion strength

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4425-4432
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00951G, Paper
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Tatsuki Abe, Satoru Yamamoto, Keiji Tanaka
The aggregation states of polymer chains at solid interfaces are strongly related to their adhesion properties.
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Engineering disease analyte response in peptide self-assembly

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10757-10769
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01860E, Review Article
Open Access
Sihan Yu, Matthew J. Webber
The need to enhance the precision and specificity of therapeutic nanocarriers has led to the development of nanoscale peptide assemblies capable of sensing and responding to disease-related analytes.
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Mitigating intubation stress, mucosa injury, and inflammatory response in nasogastric tube intubation via suppression of the NF-κB signaling pathway by engineering a hydration lubrication coating

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01171F, Paper
Xi Liao, Meng-Han Bai, Yu-Wei Liu, Yu-Qing Wei, Jun-Yang Wang, Zhi-Guo Wang, Rui Hong, Ju-Xiang Gou, Jia-Zhuang Xu, Zhong-Ming Li, Ka Li
The hydrated micelle coating, composed of hyaluronic acid and Pluronic, demonstrated superior hydrophilicity and aqueous lubricity to effectively alleviate mucosal lesions and inflammation caused by NGT insertion.
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Expression of concern: Surface modification engineering of two-dimensional titanium carbide for efficient synergistic multitherapy of breast cancer

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB90175D, Expression of Concern
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Lei Bai, Wenhui Yi, Taiyang Sun, Yilong Tian, Ping Zhang, Jinhai Si, Xun Hou, Jin Hou
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Chemically engineered exogenous organic reactions in living cells for in situ fluorescence imaging and biomedical applications

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01925C, Review Article
Gang Song, Zhiwen Yang, Yiming Huang, Haotian Bai, Fengting Lv, Shu Wang
Key intracellular in situ synthesis processes, including the synthesis of near-infrared fluorescent dyes, intracellular oxidative cross-linking, polymerization, and bioorthogonal reactions, as well as their biomedical applications were summarized.
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Evaluation of Alkyl Chain Length and Photocatalytic Antibacterial Performance of Cation g-C3N4

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01118J, Paper
Junling Leng, Xuanwei Liu, Yin Xu, shien zhu, Yuefei Zhang, Zhongbing Tan, Xiaofei Yang, Jia-En Jin, YuFeng Shi, Fan Hongying, Yi Yang, Hang Yao, Yu Zhang, Hui Chong, Chengyin Wang
Several cation graphite carbon nitrides (g-C3N4-(CH2)n-ImI+) were synthesized by chemically attaching imidazolium appended alkane chains with different lengths (n = 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16) to g-C3N4. Introduction of...
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Structural isomerism engineering regulates molecular AIE behavior and application in visualizing endogenous hydrogen sulfide

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11134-11141
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01617C, Paper
Yaxi Li, Yong-Xiang Wang, Dujuan Liu, Chen-Chieh Ni, Jianming Ni, Jen-Shyang Ni
The isomerization effect on coumarin-based AIEgens was systematically analyzed and further applied to H2S detection.
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Toward a gameic world : new rules of engagement from Japanese video games / Ben Whaley.

Ann Arbor, Michigan : University of Michigan Press, 2023.




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PIX: TV actress Aashka Goradia gets engaged

Congratulations to the couple!





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TVS Srichakra, SASTRA to train engineering grads




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Engineering a green future

Green talents Award winner Shamik Chowdhury on his research and opportunities in Germany.




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The Hindu EducationPlus International Education Fair in Bengaluru




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It’s heartbreak for England

But Italy are worthy winners of a wonderful football spectacle




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‘Gangster State’: How and why the Left fell in Bengal

In his debut book, Sourjya Bhowmick documents the unravelling of the communist experiment in the state




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A Bengali lady’s stark account of colonial England

Nabanita Sengupta’s translation of Krishnabhabini Das’s travelogue, published in 1885, is a hat tip to the pioneers of modern-day feminism




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Tamil poet Subramania Bharati’s English writings and songs find a voice

On his 100th death anniversary on September 11, a new book and a podcast throw light on unknown facets of the literary icon








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Amy Jackson Gets Engaged!

In the images, Ed can be seen proposing to Amy on bended knee in Switzerland.




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Engineering fluorescent NO probes for live-monitoring cellular inflammation and apoptosis

Analyst, 2024, 149,5306-5312
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00747F, Paper
Qun Wu, Chengbin Liu, Yifan Liu, Tao Li
A fluorescent probe for live-cell imaging of nitric oxide (NO) allows for sensitive detection of NO in cancer cells, thereby enabling real-time monitoring of doxorubicin-induced apoptosis and lipopolysaccharide-triggered inflammatory responses.
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Performance of functionalized graphene oxide with organic radical scavengers in proton exchange membranes

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27817-27828
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03151B, Paper
Yu Hu, Jiaxing Wang, Shuai Wang, Yuan Feng
A diazonium salt reaction is used to prepare benzoic acid-functionalized graphene oxide as a bi-functional filler for a Nafion membrane, and the corresponding composite membrane has improved chemical durability and proton conductivity.
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Improved perovskite crystallization by antisolvent engineering in tin-perovskite photovoltaics

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02655A, Paper
Xin Zhang, Yu Liu, Xinyao Chen, Chunqian Zhang, Jigang Wang, Jin Cheng, Junming Li
By adding an appropriate proportion of DMS to the anti-solvent, the DMSO remaining in the tin-based perovskite films can be effectively extracted, resulting in films with better crystallography, and the devices have lower trap densities.
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Bengaluru in shades of grey, green and blue

Jagdish Krishnaswamy, who is working on building a long-term urban ecological observatory in Bengaluru, says that blue, green, and grey infrastructure can be integrated to sustain urban biodiversity




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Indie bands: The challenge of zeroing in on the right mix

Indie musicians fuse genres and tap into social media to capture their audience, but still struggle to record and release an album




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Targeted protein degradation directly engaging lysosomes or proteasomes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3253-3272
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00344B, Tutorial Review
Open Access
Jiseong Kim, Insuk Byun, Do Young Kim, Hyunhi Joh, Hak Joong Kim, Min Jae Lee
This review delineates emerging technologies for targeted protein degradation that directly involve lysosomes or proteasomes. It explores their unique features, advantages, and limitations, offering perspectives on future therapeutic applications.
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Engineered two-dimensional nanomaterials based diagnostics integrated with internet of medical things (IoMT) for COVID-19

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3774-3828
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00719G, Review Article
Mohd. Abubakar Sadique, Shalu Yadav, Raju Khan, Avanish K. Srivastava
Engineered 2D nanomaterials-based smartphone-assisted detection approaches integrated with IoMT, focusing on reliable, sensitive, and rapid diagnostics for COVID-19.
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Nanochemistry of gold: from surface engineering to dental healthcare applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3656-3686
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00894K, Review Article
Shuang Zhang, Na Kong, Zezheng Wang, Yangheng Zhang, Can Ni, Lingjun Li, Hongbin Wang, Min Yang, Wenrong Yang, Fuhua Yan
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest nanochemistry advancements in the design, synthesis, and utilization of engineered gold nanostructures (GNSs) for dental healthcare applications.
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Red Bull braces for its most formidable challenge yet

Led by the irresistible Verstappen, the outfit, over the last three years, has ended Mercedes’ dominance. But amidst an upheaval among its personnel, exits of key strategists, an underperforming driver and increasing competition, Red Bull has its back to the wall. As the F1 circus regroups at Zandvoort on Sunday, can the reigning champion handle the tricky transition phase that has tripped many a successful sporting franchise?




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Leclerc qualifies on pole for the Azerbaijan GP while title challenger Norris 17th

Charles Leclerc has qualified on pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix




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A unique approach to nurturing Indian motorsport engineers — the L.I.M.E. way

United Motorsports Academy — founded by former Red Bull engineer Sangodkar, and Rane — provides a two-week course to qualify for an internship in the IRL and F4 series as part of a scholarship called Launchpad for Indian Motorsports Engineers; students learn about the basics and intricacies of the sport which gives them an opening into the world of fast-paced action




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Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s brace enables India to overcome Ireland challenge

With two wins and a draw, India has gathered seven points from three matches and has almost made it to the quarterfinals.




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HOCKEY | IOC weathers Army’s sustained challenge to make the title clash

MCC-MURUGAPPA GOLD CUP | Defending champion Railways blanks Odisha thanks to Joginder’s hat-trick