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Direct alkene functionalization via photocatalytic hydrogen atom transfer from C(sp3)–H compounds: a route to pharmaceutically important molecules

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05026F, Highlight
Hangqian Fan, Yuxin Fang, Jingbo Yu
Direct functionalization of alkenes with C(sp3)–H substrates offers unique opportunities for the rapid construction of pharmaceuticals and natural products.
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Mn and Mo co-doped NiS nanosheets induce abundant Ni3+–O bonds for efficient electro-oxidation of biomass

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13392-13395
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04818K, Communication
Pengfei Ren, Zixuan Wang, Wenchao Zhang, Fang Duan, Shuanglong Lu, Mingliang Du, Han Zhu
MnMo–NiS were synthesized for electro-oxidizing ethylene glycol (EG), glycerol (GLY), and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), achieving faradaic efficiencies of 97.5%, 98.6%, and 99.2%, and yield rates of 615.7, 475.5, and 333.9 μmol h−1 cm−2.
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Rapid identification of P–C bonds in phosphorus–carbon anode materials

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC03317E, Communication
Yadong Ye, Qiang Xiao, Huanyu Xie, Hongchang Jin, Hengxing Ji
This work presents a simple, rapid, and convenient spectroscopic analysis method for characterizing the bonding state in phosphorus-carbon composites.
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Metal–organic frameworks constructed using acid–base mixed ligands, carboxylic acids and N-containing chalcone, and their catalytic performance for Knoevenagel condensation

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05164A, Paper
Limin Cheng, Junyong Zhang, Caihong Zhan, Hao Xu, Chunhua Gong, Jingli Xie
MOF materials constructed using acid–base mixed ligands serve as efficient and economical porous heterogeneous catalysts for Knoevenagel condensation.
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Magnesium(II) complexes supported by indole- and pyrrole-containing Schiff-base ligands: syntheses, structures, and applications as precatalysts in the hydroboration of nitriles and alkynes

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7125-7133
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00492B, Paper
Mengxiang Wu, Ling Chen, Xiaohan Yang, Yahong Li
Five magnesium compounds were synthesized. They are active precatalysts for the hydroboration of nitriles and alkynes. The catalytic reactions feature mild reaction conditions, excellent functional group tolerance, and high yields.
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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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KOH-mediated synthesis of amides from azides and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05813A, Paper
Zhuoran Yang, Yao Xu, Xiaoming Liao, Wenjun Wang, Chang Lyu, Xiaoxiang Zhang
Aryl amides were prepared through KOH-mediated [3+2] cycloaddition/Wolff rearrangement from organic azides and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds.
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Tyres turn into colourful playgrounds in Anganwadis of Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh

Project Play, a brainchild of 29-year-old IAS officer Dhatri Reddy, creates 58 playgrounds in Anganwadi centres of Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh using discarded tyres and galvanized iron pipes




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Watch | Creating playgrounds using recycled tyres and pipes

Villages in Andhra Pradesh are putting discarded tyres and PVC pipes to good use... and the kids are loving it




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Coimbatore Reads: A silent reading community to find new books and friends

Coimbatore Reads is one of the many chapters of Cubbon Reads, which has sparked a silent reading movement in several parts of the world




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Anatase TiO2 nanomaterials are much more effective in enhancing hydrolysis of organophosphorus compounds than their rutile counterparts

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00138A, Paper
Tong Li, Yiting Ju, Tingting Du, Chuanjia Jiang, Tong Zhang, Wei Chen
The crystalline phase significantly affects the efficiency of TiO2 nanomaterials in catalyzing hydrolysis reactions of organophosphates, primarily by modulating the surface Lewis acidity of TiO2.
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Synthesis, structure, and properties of helical bis-Zn(II) complexes of hexapyrrolic ligands

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00019F, Paper
Pinky Chauhan, Poornenth Pushpanandan, Mangalampalli Ravikanth
Bis(3-pyrrolyl BODIPY)s were used to prepare rare examples of hexapyrrolic ligands by demasking BF2 units. The hexapyrrolic ligands, without isolating, were used to prepare novel examples of double-stranded bis-Zn(II) helicate complexes.
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Structural diversity and tetrel bonding significance in lead(II) complexes with pyrazoylisonicotinoylhydrazone and varied anionic co-ligands

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00325J, Paper
Open Access
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Ghodrat Mahmoudi, Isabel Garcia-Santos, Roi Fernández-Vázquez, Rosa Maria Gomila, Alfonso Castineiras, Esmail Doustkhah, Ennio Zangrando, Antonio Frontera
Four lead(II) complexes featuring pyrazoylisonicotinoylhydrazone ligand paired with various anionic co-ligands (azido, thiocyanato, nitrito, and nitrato) were synthesized and thoroughly examined using structural, analytical, and spectroscopic techniques. These ligands, in...
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Synthesis and structural trends in a series of simple tetraalkylphosphonium salts

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00210E, Paper
Jakub Gawraczynski, Piotr J Leszczynski, Michal Ksawery Cyranski, Łukasz Dobrzycki, Wiktor Koźmiński, Karol J. Fijalkowski, Wojciech Grochala, Tomasz Jaroń
A series of sulfates (S) and hydrogen sulfates (HS) containing tetramethylphosphonium (TMP), tetraethylphosphonium (TEP) and tetrabutylphosphonium (TBP) cations have been prepared from the respective bromides using ion metathesis reactions. The...
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Shortening CN⋯Br–Csp3 halogen bonds via π-stacking

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2131-2135
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00307A, Communication
Open Access
Kamil Kupietz, Rosa M. Gomila, Thierry Roisnel, Antonio Frontera, Rafael Gramage-Doria
An extremely short N⋯Br distance between a nitrile group and a Csp3-linked bromine atom was encountered in the solid-state and rationalized by DFT calculations, which emphasized the role of π-stacking for bringing both partners at close proximity.
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Reddit protest: Why are thousands of subreddits going dark?

Starting next month, third-party app developers using Reddit's vast troves of data will have to pay a price and the changes could affect players across the spectrum




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YouTube rewinds to top trending content, creators of 2023

Short-form videos, Chandrayaan-3 live telecast among Youtube’s top draws of 2023




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Centre extends deadline for Telangana millers for supply of rice to FCI

Asks State government to adhere to quality norms




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Government amends rules to place online gaming under MeitY

The appointment of MeitY as the central regulatory authority will provide clarity and certainty to investors, industry and consumers, says Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports




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Global headwinds, a challenge to India’s trade prospects in 2023

Successful implementation of FTAs, rupee trade, export schemes, PLI may provide relief




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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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Indian economy is confronting strong global headwinds: RBI

Declining tendency in GNPAs ratio is likely to continue




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Playing it cool in the Highlands

The world is talking about Burning Man, the desert festival in Nevada where art meets music and partying, and the “burners” coexist in peace, fuelled by love... and food of course. Sounds intriguing, but admit it, all that dust and living in basic tents minus the modern amenities isn’t what a lot of us can deal with. Yes, some of us are unabashedly spoilt. So what? Meanwhile, PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY lists the other picks for a fabulous September




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Where happiness finds you

Beyond the unspoilt waters of the Pacific Ocean, lies cheerful Fiji. Get a taste of adventure and soak in its warmth, writes SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO




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ICAI launches new chapters in Florida and Zurich, expands global presence

ICAI’s network now spans 81 cities across 47 countries, comprising 52 chapters, 29 representative offices globally.




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Forest dept. recommends mitigation plan for seaplane service in Mattuppetty

Munnar Assistant Conservator of Forests writes to District Collector, calling for a mitigation plan, approved by the National Board for Wildlife, to manage potential impacts on local wildlife.




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Seaplane lands in Idukki with brighter tourism prospects

Trial run from Kochi to Mattupetty dam completed in 30 minutes. Tourism stakeholders say the service will be a game changer for a district that had no air connectivity hitherto




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Bringing alive the sounds of the Indus Valley




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CM lands in controversy over photo with criminal




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Report finds gaps in State’s criminal tracking network




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Effects of universal and unconditional cash transfers on child abuse and neglect [electronic resource] / Lindsey R. Bullinger, Analisa Packham, Kerri M. Raissian

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




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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Diamonds, other jewellery worth ₹24 crore seized from car in Ahilyanagar toll booth

Election Commission’s SST seizes ₹24 crore worth of diamonds, gold, and silver near toll booth in Maharashtra




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Nana Patole writes to PM Modi, demands immediate ban of cotton import

The decision to import cotton favours traders, the Centre should prioritise farmers’ interests, he said in the letter




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Federal Bank mops up ₹1,500 crore via maiden issue of 10-year infra bonds

Federal Bank’s infrastructure bond issuance comprised a base issue of ₹750 crore and a greenshoe option of similar amount



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Sobhita Sends Us Love

Meet Anushka's partner-in-crime... Lara misses Vasu...Aamna chases sunsets in Santorini...




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Strategic Partners or Fickle Friends? Indonesia’s Perceptions of the US-Australia Defense and Security Relationship

Strategic Partners or Fickle Friends? Indonesia’s Perceptions of the US-Australia Defense and Security Relationship Strategic Partners or Fickle Friends? Indonesia’s Perceptions of the US-Australia Defense and Security Relationship

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Towards the rejuvenation of Himalayan pasturelands

A collaborative model aims to amalgamate local knowledge with global expertise in the fragile region




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K'taka's economy outpaces national growth despite global headwinds: CM Siddaramaiah�




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PM Modi extends wishes as Kerala marks 68 yrs of statehood




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'My most happiest': Priyanka Gandhi ends Wayanad bypoll campaign with Malayalam touch




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PIX: Bellucci attends Buffon wedding in Tuscany

The wedding was held in beautiful Tuscany and was attended by some of Buffon's former Juventus teammates Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.




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Sealy expands global reach with new manufacturing facility in India

The new factory will produce Sealy’s premium mattresses, including the Posturepedic range, for the domestic market




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India’s Satcom landscape expands as global firms seek market entry

These companies have written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India expressing their willingness to launch satcom services in India




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Progress targets $1 billion revenue with acquisition; expands Bangalore team

The ShareFile business the company is acquiring generates approximately $240 million in revenue




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Airtel expands with AI data centres and high-altitude network, shares rise 

Bharti Airtel’s subsidiary, Nxtra, becomes India’s first AI-powered data centre operator, while the company expands mobile connectivity to military outposts along the Indo-China border




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Google Cloud expands support for early-stage AI Startups with new initiatives, partnerships




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Joining hands

With India becoming independent, it was time for the princely states to consolidate and join the Union. On July 1, Travancore and Cochin came together.




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Prank rebounds

YW storyteller contest: We were flooded with stories for the YW Storyteller contest announced on June 24. Here are some of the entries that almost made it. Congratulations!




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Siloxane-containing phosphine (oxide) ligands for enhanced catalytic activity of cobalt complexes for hydrosilylation reactions

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4OB00333K, Paper
Peng Liu, Jiajian Peng, Ying Bai, Jiayun Li
A series of siloxane-containing phosphine (oxide) ligands have been designed and synthesized.
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