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Stereoselective access to furan-fused [5.5.0] bicyclic heterocycles enabled by gold-catalyzed asymmetric [8 + 4] cycloaddition

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01841A, Research Article
Xunhua Wang, Jianhua Wang, Xiaoxun Li
A gold-catalyzed asymmetric [8 + 4] cycloaddition was developed to afford highly functionalized furan/pyrrole-fused [5.5.0] polycyclic heterocycles with good diastereo- and enantioselectivity.
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Structure determination of difficult-to-crystallize organic molecules by co-crystallization of a phosphorylated macrocycle

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6358-6366
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01498G, Research Article
Heng Li, Zhijin Li, Juli Jiang, Chen Lin, Leyong Wang
This work reported that 37 different difficult-to-crystallize guest molecules were co-crystallized with the host macrocycle F[3]A1-[P(O)Ph]3 at room temperature, and the molecular structures of the guests could be determined by SCXRD.
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Recent advances in asymmetric synthesis of chiral benzoheterocycles via Earth-abundant metal catalysis

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,6534-6557
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01686F, Review Article
Jinhui Cai, Wenting Zhang, Usman Muhammad, Weishuang Li, Yanjun Xie
This review mainly focus on the assembly of chiral benzoheterocycles, such as dihydrobenzofurans, chromans, indolines, tetrahydroquinolines, etc., via Earth-abundant metal-catalyzed (Cu, Fe, Ni, and Ti) asymmetric synthesis in the last few decades.
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Stereocontrolled synthesis of heterocycles from unactivated alkynes by photoredox/nickel dual-catalyzed cyclization

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01627K, Research Article
Bo-Rong Leng, Feng Yang, Jin-Lian Bai, Yu-Wen Huang, Qing-Quan Liu, Ping Wei, De-Cai Wang, Yi-Long Zhu
We report a nickel/photoredox dual catalysis method for synthesizing heterocyclics from unactivated alkynes and aryl iodides, offering a direct, selective, and green alternative to traditional synthesis with potential in medicinal chemistry.
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Synthesis of oxa-bridged carbocycles via rhodium/Lewis acid catalyzed [3 + 3] and [4 + 3] cycloadditions of carbonyl ylides with donor–acceptor strained carbocycles

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO01831A, Research Article
Jiale Li, Lingfei Wang, Pei-Nian Liu, Xingguang Li
A method for cooperative rhodium/Lewis acid-catalyzed cycloadditions of carbonyl ylides with donor–acceptor (D–A) strained carbocycles is described. It affords structurally diverse oxa-bridged carbocycles with high efficiency and stereoselectivity.
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The building and breaching of Fortress India: chronicling a cycle of cricket dominance

India was invincible at home for 12 years, winning 18 consecutive Test series before New Zealand snapped the record streak in a historic clean sweep. What went into the making of the unbeaten run, what are the consequences of defeat and what does the future look like?




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Effect of mono- and dinuclear thiosemicarbazone platinacycles in the proliferation of a colorectal carcinoma cell line

Dalton Trans., 2024, 53,17803-17818
DOI: 10.1039/D4DT01490A, Paper
Open Access
Francisco Reigosa-Chamorro, Sandra Cordeiro, M. Teresa Pereira, Beatriz Filipe, Pedro V. Baptista, Alexandra R. Fernandes, José M. Vila
The study of the antiproliferative activity of thiosemicarbazone platinacycles puts forward their high selectivity and low IC50 values.
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Freewheeling exploration with a bicycle

The machine was a precious possession, a symbol of hard work and determination




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GoM decides to cut GST on 20-litre water bottles, bicycles to 5%; raise rate on shoes, watches

The Group of Ministers on GST rate on life and health insurance decided to exempt GST on premiums paid for health insurance with coverage of ₹5 lakh for individuals other than senior citizens; final decision to be taken by the GST Council




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A high-entropy cathode catalyst with multiphase catalytic capability of Li2O2 and Li2CO3 enabling ultralong cycle life in Li–air batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8198-8208
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02817A, Paper
Xia Li, Guoliang Zhang, Dongmei Zhang, Ruonan Yang, Han Yu, Xiuqi Zhang, Gang Lian, Hua Hou, Zhanhu Guo, Chuanxin Hou, Xiaoyang Yang, Feng Dang
High entropy design guidance enables a modulated broad d-band of cathode catalyst with efficient d–p coupling for all reactants, realizing multiphasic catalytic capability of Li2O2 and Li2CO3 and ultralong cycle life in Li–air and Li–CO2 batteries.
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Electrocatalytic nitrogen cycle: mechanism, materials, and momentum

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03156C, Review Article
Laiquan Li, Linyuan Xu, Hanyun Wang, Haohong Wei, Cheng Tang, Guisheng Li, Yuhai Dou, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou
As a self-sustaining cycle, the electrocatalytic nitrogen cycle represents an avenue for rectifying the nitrogen imbalance and for synthesizing value-added chemicals, thereby contributing to a sustainable and carbon-neutral society.
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Achieving high performance triboelectric nanogenerators simultaneously with high-voltage and high-charge energy cycle

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8734-8744
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02447H, Paper
Open Access
Yikui Gao, Jiaqi Liu, Linglin Zhou, Lixia He, Di Liu, Peiyuan Yang, Bingzhe Jin, Zhong Lin Wang, Jie Wang
This work achieves a high-voltage and high-charge energy cycle for TENGs, as well as lossless energy transmission between TENGs and PMCs.
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High-efficiency non-thermal plasma synthesis of imine macrocycles

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00061G, Paper
Open Access
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Patrycja Roszkowska, Abbie M. Scholes, James L. Walsh, Timothy L. Easun, Anna G. Slater
Non-thermal plasma synthesis offers efficient access to imine macrocycles.
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Get on the sunshine cycle

Neha Arora had the time of her life while on a holiday abroad and came back with vivid memories of that experience. She decided others must also be gifted such experiences to remember



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Upcycled denim and occasion wear highlight  Lakme Fashion Week 2024

Upcycled denim, and creations with discarded material ruled the runway this year




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Smartphone replacement cycle in India increased from 24 months to almost 36 months

The aspiration to own a good device without paying much is making the used smartphones a very attractive choice for consumers wanting to upgrade or even with first-time smartphone users




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New ventures try again to recycle polystyrene

Start-ups link with plastic makers on new recycling techniques




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Stiff-yet-supple plastic can be reshaped and recycled

Dynamic boron-oxygen networks are key to the new material’s unusual properties




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Nupur Recyclers to enter Lithium-ion battery market 

Nupur Recyclers is currently focused on non-ferrous metal scrap processing. It will establish a state-of-the-art plant dedicated to handling both metal scraps and lithium-ion battery recycling




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Norton Motorcycles announces CEO exit, new dual leadership structure

The company has implemented a new leadership structure, dividing operations between two executive directors




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Postliminary treatment of food-waste digestate via combined hydrothermal carbonization and microbial fuel cell for bio-energy recovery: a comparative life cycle impact assessment

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04081C, Paper
Shraddha Yadav, Manikanta M. Doki, Makarand M. Ghangrekar, Brajesh K. Dubey
Multiple resource recovery from food-waste digestate by deploying hydrothermal carbonisation and microbial fuel cells. A green route for environmental sustainability and economic gains.
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Does enzymatic catalysis lead to more sustainable chemicals production? A life cycle sustainability assessment of isopropyl palmitate

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04514A, Paper
Open Access
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Pieter Nachtergaele, Ozan Kocak, Yblin Roman Escobar, Jordy Motte, Dries Gabriels, Leopold Mottet, Jo Dewulf
A methodology is presented for assessing the life cycle sustainability of enzymatic catalysis for chemicals production. For IPP, lower environmental impacts, but higher costs and social risks were found for switching to enzymatic catalysis.
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Photo-driven reduction/cyclization of nitroarenes via electron donor–acceptor complexes: a novel method for the acquisition of N-heterocycles

Green Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04082A, Communication
Bin Sun, Chun Lv, Xiaohui Zhuang, Yan Xu, Haijing Song, Jiayin Wang, Zhaokang Zhang, Jiayang Wang, Can Jin
An EDA complex-based method for the reduction/cyclization of nitroarenes to obtain N-heterocycles with H2O as a clean by-product is presented.
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Multi-task Rhodium-Catalyzed Remote C(sp3)–H Functionalization Reactions of Acyclic Dienes to Yield Benzene-fused Heterocycles

Green Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC04927F, Paper
Yuta Sato, Momoko Nagafuchi, Masaharu Takatsuki, Tsuyoshi Matsuzaki, Takeyuki Suzuki, Makoto Sako, Mitsuhiro Arisawa
Remote C(sp3)–H bond functionalization reactions are environmentally benign methods for not only acyclic molecules but also cyclic molecules. However, previous reports' products have been limited to aliphatic five-membered ring structures....
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Comparative techno-economic and life cycle assessment of electrocatalytic processes for lignin valorization

Green Chem., 2024, 26,11303-11315
DOI: 10.1039/D4GC01963F, Paper
Open Access
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Zahra Ebrahimpourboura, Manish Mosalpuri, Cheng Yang, Aditya Ponukumati, Corey Stephenson, Marcus Foston, Mark Mba Wright
This study explores the potential of using electrochemical (EC) methods for valorizing lignin, a lignocellulosic biomass cell wall component, into biofuels and high-value compounds.
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Cycle of despair




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Rising food prices are likely to push back beginning of rate cutting cycle




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Senior Executive China Sourcing-Ludhiana (B.Tech with 4+ yr exp, Glass Fitting/Bicycle/Engg Products)

Company: P & I Management Consultants
Experience: 0 to 50
location: India, Ludhiana
Ref: 24593752
Summary: Job Description: Job Description The primary profile of the person is to work in Ludhiana office of the company and facilitate sourcing of light engineering products from China/other countries for exports to our....




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Quality Head (Bicycle Plant)-Ludhiana (Focus on Quality KRA’s/Customers/NPD & Systems)

Company: P & I Management Consultants
Experience: 0 to 50
location: India, Ludhiana
Ref: 24341087
Summary: Job Description: Quality Head/GM-Quality A seasoned professional who can manage all Quality related functions/ tasks/KRA’s pertaining to for a large Bicycles manufacturing plant with production capacity of 200,000....




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Quality Head/DGM (Bicycle Plant)-Ludhiana (QA,Incoming/BOP/in-process KRA’s/Customers complaints)

Company: P & I Management Consultants
Experience: 0 to 50
location: India
Ref: 24341065
Summary: Job Description: Quality Head/DGM-Quality A seasoned professional who can manage all Quality related functions/ tasks/KRA’s pertaining to for a large Bicycles manufacturing plant with production capacity of 200,000 Bicycles p.a.....




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International Marketing Executive-Ludhiana (Fluency in English,Bicycles/Auto Parts/Food & Beverages)

Company: P & I Management Consultants
Experience: 2 to 3
location: India, Ludhiana
Ref: 24593748
Summary: Job Description: Job Description Job Profile: B.E /B.Tech/ MBA with 2 to 3 years of experience. Be a Techno-Commercial Candidate, having good command over English/ French, Good Personality, Good Communication....




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PPC Manager(Bicycles)-Ludhiana (10 yr exp,Planning,Capacity & Material balancing to optimize Pdn.

Company: P & I Management Consultants
Experience: 0 to 50
location: India
Ref: 24341071
Summary: Job Description: Job Profile: The suitable candidate shall be responsible for following: • This job is mainly for Production planning and Control of Bicycle components. • Candidate should have worked in SAP environment for PPC....




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Breaking the cycle

OMer Sasha looks for solutions to breaking the downward cycle of poverty, neglect and lack of education plaguing two disadvantaged families in Novosibirsk, Siberia.




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The Great Recycler

OM Team Leader Theo picks up litter during a Transform outreach and thinks about how God deals with the sinful rubbish in our lives.




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4,000 km with a motorcycle and saxophone

Heikki drove the nearly 4,000 km from Finland to Transform in Spain on his motorcycle. A Harley-Davidson and a saxophone were useful instruments in God's hands.




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Royal Enfield Could Introduce Bluetooth & Navigation System For New Motorcycles

Royal Enfield, the legendary two-wheeler brand is working on several products that are currently in the pipeline. This information was confirmed by Simon Warburton, Royal Enfield's Head of Product...




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Design motorcycle graphics at home and win a Hero XPulse 200: Here’s how

In addition to the prizes and rewards, Hero MotoCorp may also make it a memorable experience for the participants by putting some of the entries into production.




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Benda Asura 400: Purely Chinese motorcycle with Indian name and somewhat inspired design

The Benda Asura 400 comes with a single-sided swingarm, which is quite rare to see on a 400cc motorcycle.




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Motorcycle ambulance with sleeping arrangement, medical aids for Covid-19

Hero MotoCorp ambulance comes with sleeping arrangements with all the essential equipment. Read along to find more details.




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Triumph Motorcycles defers BS6 price hike to July 2020, announces warranty extension

Triumph Motorcycles has said that it has no unsold BS-IV inventories and that it will ensure the availability of BS-VI motorcycles. Triumph aims to have “strong representation across all segments with BSVI compliant motorcycles”.




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Big News! Royal Enfield working on 14 new motorcycles: Here’s what all bikes to expect

No, there is no typo in the headline! As many as fourteen new Royal Enfields are currently under consideration. Sounds exciting enough?




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Revolt RV400 Review | The beginning of India’s electric motorcycle segment is a promising one

Revolt RV400 Review: The era of electric mobility may have just begun as now the Indian two-wheeler market has all-electric products. But what is an electric motorcycle to ride like? Is it comparable to a conventional bike? Find out with us.




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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon review: 125cc engine, proven bodywork = Brilliant motorcycle!

A 125cc higher-strung motor in a familiar big bike styling is a genius by Bajaj and one that will ensure that they have a significant market share.




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Suzuki Gixxer 250 review, road test: Why should one buy this motorcycle?

In this story, we aim to explore who exactly is the Suzuki Gixxer 250 aimed at and the good as well as not-so-appealing bits associated with it. This one is a naked street motorcycle and we concentrate first on its good points.




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One dead, four injured as two vehicles crush motorcycle in Minna

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger Sate has said that one person died while four were seriously injured in an accident, which occurred along Minna-Bida road in Bosso Local Government Area, NAN reports. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr. Joel Dagwa, told journalists in Minna on Saturday that the unfortunate incident, which happened at […]

One dead, four injured as two vehicles crush motorcycle in Minna





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AVLC arrests eight 'motorcycle lifters' in raids across city

The Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell on Saturday arrested three suspects allegedly involved in various cases of motorcycle theft in parts of Karachi.According to a spokesperson for the AVLC, the suspects were arrested during a series of raids in the Bin Qasim, Malir and Gulshan-e-Iqbal areas. Officials...




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Britons urged to cycle, walk to work as lockdown eases

Transport Minister Grant Shapps said at the government's daily news briefing on Saturday that more Britons should cycle or walk to work when the country's coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off limited public transport capacity under social distancing requirements.





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The Polaris Slingshot is a car-motorcycle mashup that costs $33,000 and can do 0-60 mph in 5 seconds — on 3 wheels.