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Interlayer spacing expansion for V2O5 towards ultra-stable zinc anode-based flexible electrochromic displays in Zn2+/Li+-PC organic electrolyte

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04974H, Communication
Zhe Li, Zhaoyang Song, Linhua Liu, William Yu, Jingwei Chen, Qianqian Zhu, Haizeng Li
To enhance the electrochemical stability and kinetics of V2O5, 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) was in-situ polymerized within V2O5 interlayers, rendering PEDOT@V2O5 with enlarged layer spacing, increased stability in organic electrolyte, superior electrochemical...
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A liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte enables aqueous zinc batteries

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04928D, Communication
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Rongyu Deng, Yi Yuan, Zixuan Li, Feixiang Wu, Alex W Robertson
Aqueous zinc-ion battery anodes face the twin challenges of dendrite growth and severe side reactions. Here a liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte (LIAFE) is developed to address these issues and enables...
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The millet makeover: Nutrihub, ICAR-IIMR’s technology business incubator for millet start-ups is a game changer

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Millet Research are helping start-ups create products, from icecream to beer, with the grain at Nutrihub



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Synergistic effects of vanadium incorporation in cobalt-based LDH on electron and proton transfer during electrocatalytic benzyl alcohol oxidation

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00728J, Paper
Jingjing Bai, Liang Chen, Chenghang Lv, Hongyu Ruo, Yanlong Pan, Shoudong Xu, Jiaqi Chen, Bingchuan Yang, Ding Zhang, Huimin Yang
Electricity-driven water splitting is a promising approach for cost-effective and environment-friendly hydrogen production.
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Effects of silylene ligands on the catalytic activity of [PSiP] pincer cobalt(II) chloride for N2 silylation

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7334-7339
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00883A, Paper
Min Zhang, Yanhong Dong, Qingshuang Li, Xiaoyan Li, Hongjian Sun
Three silyl [PSiP] pincer cobalt(II) chlorides [(2-Ph2PC6H4)2MeSiCo(Cl)(PMe3)] (1), [(2-iPr2PC6H4)2MeSiCo(Cl)(PMe3)] (2) and [(2-Ph2PC6H4)2MeSiCo(Cl)(LSi:)] (LSi: = {PhC(NtBu)2}SiCl) (3) were used as catalysts for dinitrogen silylation was studied.
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A robust dual-network hydrogel electrolyte coupled with a porous carbon material for flexible quasi-solid-state zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00310A, Paper
Chenchen Ji, Xinhong Lin, Yang Hong, Junfeng Liu, Aoteng Liu, Yijia Yao, Sicheng Liu, Hongyu Mi
A hydrogel electrolyte was designed by constructing a multi-crosslinked network. The quasi-solid-state ZHSC based on the hydrogel electrolyte and HSSPC delivers a high specific capacity, high energy/power densities, and good cycle stability.
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Updated production-ready Gemini models, reduced 1.5 Pro pricing, increased rate limits, and more

Learn about the latest updates to Google's Gemini models, including reduced pricing for Gemini 1.5 Pro, increased rate limits, faster performance, enhanced quality, and more.




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Alleviation of Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Damage through Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Strigolactones in Solanum lycopersicum L.

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00796K, Paper
Vaseem Raja, Karanpal Singh, Sami Ullah Qadir, Jagpreet Singh, Ki-Hyun Kim
In this research, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are bio-synthesized using Mangifera indica leaf extract as a sustainable capping and stabilizing source. The spherical morphology, crystallinity, and average size (17.97...
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3D architectured zinc–chromium layered double hydroxide with nickel cobalt sulfide composite for the electrochemical detection of ronidazole

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00804E, Paper
Thangavelu Sakthi Priya, Tse-Wei Chen, Shen-Ming Chen, Thangavelu Kokulnathan, Bih-Show Lou, Riaz Ullah, Wedad A. Al-onazi, Mohamed S. Elshikh
Antibiotic overuse prompts mutation, and ecotoxicity, requiring precise ronidazole (RZ) detection; we developed zinc chromium layered double hydroxide with nickel cobalt sulfide (ZC/NCS) based electrochemical sensor to monitor RZ in diverse matrices.
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Core–shell magnetic zinc-based molecularly imprinted polymer: a robust heterogeneous catalytic nanoreactor toward the CO2 fixation reaction

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1622-1635
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00554B, Paper
Tahereh Nasiriani, Neda Adabi Nigjeh, Ahmad Shaabani
This study deals with the synthesis of a core–shell magnetic zinc-based molecularly imprinted polymer (M-Zn-MIP) as a robust heterogeneous catalytic nanoreactor. The catalytic activity of the M-Zn-MIP was explored in the CO2 fixation reaction.
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Incisive analysis of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular architectures in designer polycyclitols: observation of some interesting self-assembly patterns

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,1952-1961
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00010B, Paper
Showkat Rashid, Ahmad Husain, Bilal A. Bhat, Goverdhan Mehta
This article examines C–H⋯O and O–H⋯O hydrogen-bonded patterns in polyoxygenated decalins, showcasing varied supramolecular architectures influenced by oxyfunctionalisation and surrogate carbonate groups.
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Consequences of twisting of the flexible arms of imidazole-derived urea in zinc-dicarboxylate coordination polymers

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,1976-1985
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00005F, Paper
Satyendra Verma, Rinki Brahma, Jubaraj B. Baruah
A semi-flexible imidazole-based urea ligand, 1-(3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl)-3-phenylurea, and three zinc-dicarboxylate coordination polymers possessing the ligand were synthesized and characterized.
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First-principles prediction of a direct Z-scheme WSe2/HfS2 van der Waals heterostructure for overall photocatalytic water decomposition

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00267A, Paper
Yan Zhang, Zhi-Bo Qiang, Jian-Xin Ding, Kang-Xin Xie, Li Duan, Lei Ni
The direct Z-scheme heterostructures photocatalyst has been validated as an efficacious approach for addressing the energy source issues and environmental challenges. This manuscript employs the first-principles to scrutinize singular-layer WSe2...
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Cabinet approves 50% incentive to manufacture semiconductors

‘The modifications will strengthen the semi-conductor scheme and raise capacities within the country’




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ICAI bats for India Inc, pitches for 100% tax deduction for CSR expenses

Currently, CSR expenses made by India Inc are not treated as business expense, hence not allowed for IT deduction purposes




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In a relief for India Inc, MCA extends virtual AGMs till September 2023

Also, the MCA allowed companies to hold EGMs via video conference until September 30, 2023




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‘Sharp increase in Railway freight traffic indicative of strong revival in economic activity post-Covid’

Revenue-earning freight traffic for April–Nov period was saw an 8.3 per cent higher y-o-y at 976.8 million tonnes




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The children of instinct

As Amish Tripathi launches his latest book, War of Lanka, in Chennai, he confesses to being an accidental writer




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Since its recent inception in the Olympics, skateboarding is having a moment in India. Have you stepped on the board yet?

There are 30-plus skateparks in the country now and numerous collectives that train and give skateboarders the space and encouragement to pursue the sport



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Incoming US govt policies may open new doors for India: CEA

Pre-emptive pessimism is premature and unwarranted, says Nageswaran




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‘Captaincy stint didn’t hold me back as a player’

Two years after stepping downas captain of Mumbai’s Ranji team, Suryakumar Yadav says reported spats with team-mates are a thing of the past, and the future is wide open




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The long-term effects of income for at-risk infants [electronic resource] : evidence from supplemental security income / Amelia A. Hawkins, Christopher A. Hollrah, Sarah Miller, Laura R. Wherry, Gloria Aldana, Mitchell D. Wong

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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How costs limit contraceptive use among low-income women in the U.S [electronic resource] .: a randomized control trial / Martha J. Bailey, Vanessa Wanner Lang, Alexa Prettyman, Iris Vrioni, Lea J. Bart, Daniel Eisenberg, Paula Fomby, Jennifer Barber, Van

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Optimal income taxation and charitable giving [electronic resource] / Louis Kaplow

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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BJP is trying to convince rebel candidates to withdraw in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM admits that there will be friendly fights in some seats, though BJP is trying to help rebel withdraw their names; BJP, Sena wll support Amit Thackeray of the MNS for the Mahim seat




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Fadnavis expresses confidence in convincing rebels to stick to the BJP  

Devendra Fadnavis is contesting from the Nagpur South-West Assembly constituency in the upcoming Maharashtra election




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Modi-Shah inciting Maharashtra on caste and religion for political gains: Nana Patole

The Maharashtra Congress president’s remark is a response to the accusation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Congress divided castes within the OBCs and did not give them reservation.




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BJP promises Ladki Bahin aid increase, skill census

Skill census, stipend for students, loan waiver to farmers, food and shelter to all the poor some of the highlights




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Sharvari Wants You To Pinch Her!

Film folk glammed up for the Navbharat Times newspaper's 74th anniversary celebrations at the NBT Utsav 2024 awards.




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Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive weeks from 2005 in the ATP's top 10, 209 of them at number one and at the age of 24 became the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam.




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CMS Info Systems reports 8% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹91 crore

The company said slower consumption, elections and intense rains in the first half (H1) of FY25, which impacted realisations




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Hydrosilylation of nitriles and tertiary amides using a zinc precursor

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22,3053-3058
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00161C, Paper
Ravi Kumar, Rohan Kumar Meher, Himadri Karmakar, Tarun K. Panda
A competent and selective hydrosilylation of nitriles and tertiary amides catalyzed by zinc bis(hexamethyldisilazide) [Zn(HMDS)2] under solvent-free and mild conditions are reported, as a sustainable and desirable alternative to existing methods.
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Charge-transfer inclusion complex formation of the tropylium cation with prism[6]arenes

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00423J, Communication
Guojiao Zhang, Channi Cheng, Zhengxiang Li, Dezhi Zhao, Chengyou Han
We report that charge-transfer (CT) inclusion complexes were formed between prism[6]arenes and tropylium cation. Additionally, the CT complex showed Cl/Ag+ responsiveness which can be easily monitored by the naked eye.
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Out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala is highest in country despite increased State investments

National Health Accounts figures show the per capita out-of-pocket expenditure on health in Kerala stands at ₹7,889. However, Kerala also tops the list when it comes to the per capita government spending on health, at ₹4,338




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As breast cancer incidence rises, doctors raise importance of early detection, need for women to be breast aware

Chennai accounts for highest crude incidence rate of breast cancer in T.N., data shows; a number of factors have led to this, say doctors




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'The Appetite For Horror Has Increased'

'How to hold people's attention is challenging.'




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‘Technology will be the major disruptor for India Inc’




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House panel tells government to ensure fertilizer availability, increase local production

Standing Committee also questions the high GST rate on components of fertilizers




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Restore incentive for cashew exports: Tamil Nadu Cashew Processors and Exporters Association

The association also urged APEDA to exempt imported raw cashew nuts from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) clearance in customs.




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Farmers’ income will be increased with innovative schemes: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

‘We intend to bring a revolutionary change in the agriculture sector with a special focus on promoting animal husbandry,’ Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tells the hill State’s milk producers




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‘MSP guarantee can nudge farmers to diversify beyond paddy and wheat, bolster incomes and consumption’




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Centre increases Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane; will be in force from October 1

Minister Anurag Thakur says the decision will benefit 5 crore farmers, including family members, and lakhs of other persons involved in the sugar sector




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Mango arrivals in Salem market increase to 40 metric tonnes per day




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Will work faster to double income of farmers, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan has also been allocated the Rural Development Ministry in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Cabinet




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Centre increases MSP for wheat, five other rabi crops

The new MSP for a quintal of wheat is ₹2,425 in comparison to ₹2,275 per quintal, which was in place for the previous rabi season




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Can the migrants who make it convince others not to risk it?

How Senegal is trying to involve the diaspora to curb emigration. By Sofia Christensen




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LGBTQ+ educators in Catholic schools: embracing synodality, inclusion, and justice / Ish Ruiz.

Lanham, MD : Rowman and Littlefield, 2024.




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Developing inclusive schools [electronic resource] : pathways to success / Mel Ainscow.

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge , 2024.




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Equity and inclusion in higher education [electronic resource] : strategies for teaching / edited by Rita Kumar and Brenda Refaei.

Cincinnati : University of Cincinnati Press, 2021.