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Optimizing methanol synthesis from CO2 using graphene-based heterogeneous photocatalyst under RSM and ANN-driven parametric optimization for achieving better suitability

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12496-12512
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00578C, Paper
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Ramesh Kumar, Jayato Nayak, Somnath Chowdhury, Sashikant Nayak, Shirsendu Banerjee, Bikram Basak, Masoom Raza Siddiqui, Moonis Ali Khan, Rishya Prava Chatterjee, Prashant Kumar Singh, WooJin Chung, Byong-Hun Jeon, Sankha Chakrabortty, Suraj K. Tripathy
Assessment of the performance of linear and nonlinear regression-based methods for estimating in situ catalytic CO2 transformations employing TiO2/Cu coupled with hydrogen exfoliation graphene (HEG) has been investigated.
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Scalable slot-die coated flexible supercapacitors from upcycled PET face shields

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12781-12795
DOI: 10.1039/D2RA06809E, Paper
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Kiran Kumar Reddy Reddygunta, Andrew Callander, Lidija Šiller, Karen Faulds, Leonard Berlouis, Aruna Ivaturi
This study reports fabrication of flexible supercapacitor with slot-die coated activated carbon electrodes derived from upcycled PET face shield, displaying excellent energy and power density of 21.8 W h kg−1 and 20 600 W kg−1 with good flexibility.
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Influence of the coagulation bath on the nanostructure of cellulose films regenerated from an ionic liquid solution

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12888-12896
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00971A, Paper
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Lassi V. Tiihonen, Gabriel Bernardo, Robert Dalgliesh, Adélio Mendes, Steven R. Parnell
The structure of cellulose films prepared by nonsolvent-induced phase separation in coagulation baths of different mixtures and temperatures. High water volume fractions in the coagulation bath result in a highly reproducible gel-like structure with inhomogeneities.
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Efficient dye adsorption of mesoporous activated carbon from bamboo parenchyma cells by phosphoric acid activation

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12873-12882
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01652A, Paper
Open Access
Yuxuan Yao, Haifeng Zuo, Yijing Liu, Shenghua Pang, Liuqian Lan, Futi Yao, Yongyi Wu, Zhigao Liu
In this study, mesoporous activated carbon was prepared from bamboo parenchyma cells for MB removal from water.
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Dispersive micro solid phase extraction of glibenclamide from plasma, urine, and wastewater using a magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer followed by its determination by a high-performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13168-13179
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00452C, Paper
Open Access
Najmeh Sabbaghi, Shayessteh Dadfarnia, Ali Mohammad Haji Shabani, Majid Farsadrooh
The present study describes the development of a simple and selective analytical method for dispersive micro solid phase extraction and determination of glibenclamide (GLB) using magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer (MMIP) as a sorbent.
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A molecular-design approach for selective sulfate separation from competitive acidic and alkaline aqueous media

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4ME00031E, Review Article
Arghya Basu, Sandeep Kumar Dey
Selective and efficient removal of sulfate from aqueous solution having a high concentration of other competing ions is an important aspect of separation science technology and has attracted considerable attention...
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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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Freed from an inhuman practice

No more carrying night soil on the head. Nai Disha uplifts women through training in livelihood skills




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Where apron strings secure freedom from society’s curbs

An NGO makes aprons innovative tools to educate the young on reproductive health




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From fields of green to the markets

Women in Manipur are plugging the gaps in food supply during the current coronavirus crisis




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Reaping profits from perishables

Through innovation, two start-ups help tribal and marginal farmers in Chhattisgarh and Bihar preserve and market their produce




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From village fairs to the Internet

The pandemic has made traditional performers and artisans take to digital platforms




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Lewis acid ionic liquid catalysed synthesis of bioderived surfactants from β-pinene

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4327-4338
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00925H, Paper
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Philippa L. Jacob, Fabricio Machado, Graham A. Rance, Gary Walker, Vincenzo Taresco, Daniel J. Keddie, Steven M. Howdle
Earth abundant catalysis and more sustainable post-polymerisation functionalisation have been applied in the synthesis of β-pinene derived polymeric surfactants.
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Polyols from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL): corner-stone building blocks for cutting-edge bio-based additives and polymers

Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4375-4415
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00851K, Review Article
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Emilie Rojtman, Maxinne Denis, Camille Sirvent, Vincent Lapinte, Sylvain Caillol, Benoit Briou
From CNSL to polyols.
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Retraction: Biologically responsive, sustainable release from metallo-drug coordinated 1D nanostructures

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11042-11042
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB90170C, Retraction
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Naohiro Kameta, Soo Jin Lee, Mitsutoshi Masuda, Toshimi Shimizu
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Bioinspired nanovesicles derived from macrophage accelerate wound healing by promoting angiogenesis and collagen deposition

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TB02158K, Paper
Tingrui Zhang, Zongguang Tai, Fengze Miao, Yingchao Zhao, Weifan Wang, Quangang Zhu, Zhongjian Chen
We prepared bioinspired nanovesicles by gradient extrusion to replace exosomes for wound healing. The nanovesicles have potential for transformation.
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Drug-delivery and biological activity in colorectal cancer of a supramolecular porous material assembled from heptameric chromium-copper-adenine entities

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,11156-11164
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01521E, Paper
Sandra Mena-Gutiérrez, Ekain Maiza-Razkin, Jon Pascual-Colino, Marcos J. Araúzo-Bravo, Garikoitz Beobide, Oscar Castillo, Ainara Castellanos-Rubio, Daniela Gerovska, Antonio Luque, Sonia Pérez-Yáñez
Supramolecular metal-organic porous materials as drug delivery systems, modulation of the release kinetics using cholesterol as pore blocking agent and its impact on colorectal cancer cell cultures: cytotoxicity and RNA-seq transcriptomics studies.
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Research Progress of Nitroxide Radical-Based MRI Contrast Agents: From Structure Design to Application

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB02272F, Review Article
Tao Luo, Bo Wang, Runxin Chen, Qi Qi, Ruodai Wu, Shunzi Xie, Hanbing Chen, Jialei Han, Dalin Wu, Shuaishuai Cao
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains a cornerstone of diagnostic imaging, offering unparalleled insights into anatomical structures and pathological conditions. Gadolinium-based contrast agents have long been the standard in MRI enhancement,...
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A water playground for peptide re-assembly from fibrils to plates

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01727G, Paper
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Simone Adorinni, Marina Kurbasic, Ana M. Garcia, Slavko Kralj, Ottavia Bellotto, Erica Scarel, Paolo Pengo, Rita De Zorzi, Michele Melchionna, Attilivio V. Vargiu, Silvia Marchesan
Water plays a key role in the irreversible transition from peptide fibrils to plates.
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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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Sajid Khan To Be Evicted From Bigg Boss?

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What To Expect From Khatron Ke Khiladi

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From Steel City to Sheffield

From exploring thermodynamics to designing anti-poaching systems for elephants, ABHINAV PAUL KONGARI shares his exciting experience at the University of Sheffield.




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“With ‘Sherni’, I wanted to move away from the hero archetype”

A unique environmental drama, the recently released ‘Sherni’ is earning accolades from leading Indian conservationists for its accurate portrayal of the modern wildlife crisis




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The big takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics

Mental health issues, representation of women, and sustainability practices came to the fore at the biggest sporting event






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10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

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Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

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Structural and sorption characteristics of an aerogel composite material loaded with flufenamic acid: insights from MAS NMR and high-pressure NOESY studies

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27301-27313
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03217A, Paper
Valentina V. Sobornova, Valeriya V. Mulloyarova, Konstantin V. Belov, Alexey A. Dyshin, Peter M. Tolstoy, Mikhail G. Kiselev, Ilya A. Khodov
The structural and sorption characteristics of a composite material consisting of a silica aerogel loaded with flufenamic acid were investigated using a variety of nuclear magnetic resonance techniques.
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Influence of symmetry breaking on the absorption spectrum of crystal violet: from isolated cations at 5 K to room temperature solutions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03825H, Paper
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Alexander Schäfer, Samuele Giannini, Dmitry Strelnikov, Theresa Mohr, Fabrizio Santoro, Javier Cerezo, Manfred M. Kappes
Theoretical and experimental spectroscopy of crystal violet resolves the influence of temperature and symmetry breaking on absorption properties in different environments.
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Synthesis and modification of boron nitride nanomaterials for gas sensors: from theory to application

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02137A, Review Article
Yan Zhang, Yan Wang, Cong Qin, Jianliang Cao
The synthesis and modification of BN based nanomaterials for gas sensors is summarized from theory to application.
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Crystallographic models of ribbons and ribbon-based J-aggregate nanotubes from the geometry of tube ends

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03559C, Paper
Valery V. Prokhorov, Kirill A. Prusakov, Sergey I. Pozin, Olga M. Perelygina, Eugene I. Mal’tsev, Alexander A. Nekrasov
We propose the procedure of establishing the crystal structure of ribbons and ribbon-based tubes on the basis of crystallographic analysis of the tube-end geometry.
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Intermolecular interaction potential maps from energy decomposition for interpreting reactivity and intermolecular interactions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03237C, Paper
Amin Kiani, Wentong Zhou, Lawrence M. Wolf
The development and application of intermolecular interaction potential maps to rationalize a range of interactions at the DFT level using suitable probes is described.
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Radiolytic degradation of selective actinide extractants from the bis-1,2,4-triazine family in cyclohexanone solutions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02623C, Paper
Adrian Sulich, Jan Grodkowski, Krzysztof Bobrowski
Absorption spectra of transients derived from bis-1,2,4-triazine ligands in cyclohexanone solutions mimicking the extraction system studied by pulse radiolysis. The addition of benzophenone and saturation by O2 protect ligands from radiation damage.
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Annealing approach to form a nanotube from graphdiyne ribbon: A theoretical prediction

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03573A, Paper
Bo Song, Kun Cai, Jiao Shi, Qinghua Qin
A precisely controllable heat treatment process is critical for nanofabrication. We developed a two-step method to fabricate a graphdiyne nanotube (GNT) through heat treatment in an argon environment. Initially, we...
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‘A Song From Where I Live’: Visual narrative dipped in nostalgia

Architects and authors Smrithi Devakumar and Anusha Veluswamy on ‘A Song From Where I Live’ and their idea of picture books for all ages




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From Lollapalooza to the Cherry Blossom festival, here is a list of India’s top music festivals to look forward to

Missed out on the Coldplay tickets? There’s lots more coming up, starting with Maroon 5 in December. Plan for the months ahead with our line-up of the top festivals that promise thrilling performances and immersive experiences




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From balanced meal bowls to DIY kits for parties, these Chennai brands are putting a spin on eating healthy




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Made of Chennai: From poems to collages, readers share their love for Chennai

The entries received for the ‘Dear Chennai, with love’ initiative by The Hindu Made of Chennai, captured the city in all its glory




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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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From being hapless victim of a TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit Upadhyay's journey to stardom

Indian men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.




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Back from the brink: India hockey player Sukhjeet Singh eyes dream Olympic debut

Sukhjeet Singh overcame the "toughest" phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound Indian men's hockey squad and is determined to prove his worth.




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Sreejesh withdraws from the HIL player auction to focus on coaching and mentorship instead

In an exclusive interaction with The Hindu, Sreejesh confirms that he had written to Hockey India indicating his desire to step away from the field and groom the next generation of players.




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70 p.c. of out-of-school children are from SC, ST, minorities

This includes children who have never enrolled in schools and dropouts.




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Eggs vanish from the plate as allocation is cut

Puducherry government’s reduced outlay for nutrition casts a shadow over the mid-day meal scheme




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CBSE Class X, XII exams from March 9

Class X exams will end on April 10; Class XII exams will end on April 29