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A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.




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Tension on Central varsity campus after students stage protest

Earlier, three students hailing from Andhra Pradesh were allegedly assaulted




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Painting with the senses

Theatre for Young Audiences is drawing lessons from Picasso’s art to stage plays for children




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Rupee recovers from all-time low level, opens 25 paise higher at 83.84 against US dollar

Meanwhile, the dollar index gained 0.16 per cent to 102.85 points




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Rupee strengthens by 4 paise to close at 83.97 against the dollar

Rupee lifted by weakening of dollar, and drop in crude oil prices




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Zensar Technologies Ltd. - Results For Quarter Ended June 30, 2019




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Exploring catalytic oxidation pathways of furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural into carboxylic acids using Au, Pt, and Pd catalysts: a comprehensive review

Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CY00821A, Review Article
Toyese Oyegoke, Franck Dumeignil, Baba E.-Yakubu Jibril, Carine Michel, Robert Wojcieszak
This review explores the mechanisms and factors influencing the selective oxidation of HMF and furfural into valuable products using gold, platinum, and palladium catalysts.
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Two-dimensional silicene-based technologies in oncology: an emerging avenue

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20048-20059
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03565H, Minireview
Joydip Sengupta, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Silicene-based technologies can be applied in photonic hyperthermia and drug delivery for oncology treatment.
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BP/GaN and BP/GaP core/shell nanowires: theoretical insights into photovoltaic and gas-sensing abilities

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20235-20251
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02602K, Paper
Rishit S. Shukla, Vidit B. Zala, Sanjeev K. Gupta, P. N. Gajjar
BP/GaN and BP/GaP core/shell nanowires (CSNWs) show good sensitivity for some small oxide gases. Also, BP/GaP CSNWs show >33% photovoltaic conversion efficiency.
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High sensing performance flexible nanocomposite sensor with a hybrid nanostructure constructed via nanoscale confined motion of nanofibers and nanoplatelets

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20288-20303
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02541E, Paper
Zhenghui Xie, Feiran Meng, Junlong Yang, Yuhong Wang, Chul B. Park, Pengjian Gong, Guangxian Li
Hybrid 1D nanofiber/2D nanoplatelet nanocomposite foam sensor and Monte-Carlo modelling of complex 1D/2D sensing nanostructure.
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A negative photoconductivity photodetector based on two-dimensional Nb3Cl8

Nanoscale, 2024, 16,20312-20318
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03376K, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Bom Lee, Xiaojie Zhang, Jinsu Kang, Byung Joo Jeong, Sooheon Cho, Kyung Hwan Choi, Jiho Jeon, Sang Hoon Lee, Dahoon Kim, Yeong Hyeop Kim, Ji-Hee Kim, Hak Ki Yu, Jae-Young Choi
We developed a Nb3Cl8-based photodetector with negative photoconductivity from 400 to 1050 nm, featuring high electron mobility, a strong Ion/Ioff ratio, and high responsivity, making it ideal for energy-efficient optoelectronic applications.
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Glycosylated AIE-active Fe (III) photosensitizer activated by tumor microenvironment for synergistic type I photodynamic and chemodynamic therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03871A, Paper
Gai-li Feng, Wei Zhou, Jinping Qiao, Guang-Jian Liu, Guo-Wen Xing
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemodynamic therapy (CDT) are both promising cancer treatments to inhibit tumor cells by generating highly cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Herein, we report a novel tumor...
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Advances in Flexible Ionic Thermal Sensors: Present and Perspectives

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03423F, Review Article
Zehao Zhao, Yun Shen, Run Hu, Dongyan Xu
Ionic thermal sensors (ITSs) represent a promising frontier in sensing technology, offering unique advantages over conventional electronic sensors. Comprising a polymer matrix and electrolyte, these sensors possess inherent flexibility, stretchability,...
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Recent advances in MXene-based composites for piezoelectric sensors

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03233K, Review Article
Long Jin, Yong Ao, Tianpei Xu, Yulin Zou, Weiqing Yang
This review systematically discusses various MXene composites, exploring the impact of incorporating different materials on the piezoelectric properties and the overall efficiency of sensors. Images reproduced with permission, full details in paper.
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Investigation of the temperature effect on the formation of a two-dimensional self-assembled network at the liquid/solid interface

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02600D, Paper
Open Access
Tamara Rinkovec, Eveline Croket, Hai Cao, Jeremy N. Harvey, Steven De Feyter
In this work, we investigate the temperature effect on the formation of self-assembled molecular networks (SAMNs) at the liquid/solid interface, focusing on an alkylated achiral glycine derivative at the 1-phenyloctane/HOPG interface.
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MXene-based Aptasensors: A perspective on recent advances

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03984J, Minireview
Navid Rabiee, Mohammad Rabiee
Recent advancements in science and technology have significantly enhanced public health by integrating novel materials and early diagnostic methods. A key focus is on MXenes, a class of materials known...
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Current progress and frontiers in three-dimensional macroporous carbon-based aerogels for electromagnetic wave absorption: a review

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03738C, Review Article
Han Ding, Bo Hu, Yu Wang, Yunchen Du
This article provides a timely review on the construction of three-dimensional macroporous carbon-based aerogels and their application in the field of electromagnetic absorption.
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Highly stable and ultra-fast vibration-responsive flexible iontronic sensors for accurate acoustic signal recognition

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03370A, Paper
Yan Wang, Weiqiang Liao, Xikai Yang, Kexin Wang, Shengpeng Yuan, Dan Liu, Cheng Liu, Shiman Yang, Li Wang
A wearable acoustic vibration pressure sensor was developed based on an interfacial-enhanced iontronic dielectric and integrated with an acoustic recognition system using a deep learning classifier.
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Unraveling the Ammonia Sensing Behavior and Degradation Pathways of Novel Lead-Free MA2CuBr4 based Ammonia Sensor

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR02943G, Communication
Abinash Tiwari, Arjumand Mir, Aswani Yella
We report a lead-free copper-based halide perovskite gas sensor to detect ammonia gas at ambient temperature. The sensor uses methylammonium copper bromide as the active material and can trace ammonia...
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Recent Progress of Two-dimensional Bi2O2Se and its Heterostructures

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03769C, Review Article
Xiaoyu Hu, Wen He, Dongbo Wang, Lei Chen, Xiangqian Fan, Duoduo Ling, Yanghao Bi, Wei Wu, Shuai Ren, Ping Rong, Yinze Zhang, Yajie Han, Jinzhong Wang
Ever since the identification of graphene, the research on two-dimensional (2D) materials has garnered significant attention. As a typical layered bismuth oxyselenide, Bi2O2Se has attracted growing interest not only due...
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Aptamer-functionalized Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology for Biosensing, Bioimaging and Cancer Therapy

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR04360J, Review Article
Xiaofang Zheng, Zhiyong Huang, Qiang Zhang, Guoli Li, Minghui Song, Ruizi Peng
Nucleic acids have enabled to fabricate self-assemblies and perform dynamic operations. Among different functional nucleic acids, aptamers can specifically bind to wide range of targets including proteins, viral antigens, living...
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Electrical transport phenomena in two-dimensional metallic 2H-NbSe2: an experimental and theoretical study

Nanoscale, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03369H, Paper
Jeongmin Kim, Seonhye Youn, Damin Lee, Chan Woong Kim, Hongjae Moon, Seok-Hwan Chung, Hoyoung Kim, Dong Hwan Kim, Sumin Kim, Jong Wook Roh, Joonho Bang, Wooyoung Lee
Two-dimensional (2D) metallic transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have attracted extensive interest in various fields owing to their unique electronic properties.
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Theoretical Understanding of the In-plane Tensile Strain Effects on Enhancing the Ferroelectric Performance of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 and ZrO2 Thin Films

Nanoscale, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4NR03333G, Paper
Kun Hee Ye, Taeyoung Jeong, Seungjae Yoon, Dohyun Kim, Cheol Seong Hwang, Jung-Hae Choi
The in-plane tensile strain was reported to enhance the ferroelectricity of Hf1-xZrxO2 thin films by promoting the formation of the polar orthorhombic (PO-) phase. However, its origin remains yet to...
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Bi-functional quercetin/copper nanoparticles integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties for preventing the formation of biofilms

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1788-1800
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00034J, Paper
Jingjing Cheng, Haixin Zhang, Kunyan Lu, Yi Zou, Dongxu Jia, Hong Yang, Hong Chen, Yanxia Zhang, Qian Yu
A bi-functional antibiofilm nanoplatform was developed based on a complex of quercetin and copper integrating bactericidal and anti-quorum sensing properties.
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Highly-ordered assembled organic fluorescent materials for high-resolution bio-sensing: a review

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2019-2032
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02070C, Review Article
Zheng Wang, Zilong Chen, Zhenhao Zhang, Hongzhen Wang, Haichang Zhang
Organic fluorescent materials (OFMs) play a crucial role in the development of biosensors, enabling the extraction of biochemical information within cells and organisms, extending to the human body.
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Ultrasmall catechol-PEG-anchored ferrite nanoparticles for highly sensitive magnetic resonance angiography

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM02074F, Paper
Yanzhi Dong, Jiaojiao Wang, Ting Zhou, Jinbing Pan, Xu Wang, Shao-Kai Sun
We developed ultrasmall catechol-PEG-anchored ferrite nanoparticles for highly sensitive MRA. The probe enables the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis and subsequent evaluation of reperfusion through a single injection.
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Keqing it in! OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Review

A tech ode to a video game, that’s taken the mobile gaming world by storm




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Provide more time to submit options for higher PF pension: CITU




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New apprenticeship platform marked by extensive features

The upgraded platform manages the entire apprenticeship lifecycle




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Language, culture remain hurdles as Japan opens its doors to Indian professionals

Even if companies do not insist on knowledge of Japanese, experts say Indians must learn the language and adjust to the country’s culture




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Employees of 104 MMU launch protest in Visakhapatnam; threaten to intensify stir if demands not met in 14 days

Participants said Andhra Pradesh Government has the responsibility to take up the issue with AEMS management and settle the issue







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Narendra Kumar Ahmed launches Tamiska, a new womenswear label

The fashion ‘story tailor’ wants to continue weaving stories with Tamiska




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At Cellsense, bioluminescent algae are used in luxury jewellery and fashion

Aradhita Parasrampuria’s innovation sees bioluminescent algae in luxury jewellery and fashion




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Milan Fashion Week opens with light, ethereal yet grounded looks from Fendi, Ferretti and Marni

As the northern hemisphere started transitioning from summer to fall, Milan Fashion Week invites fashionistas to dream about the next warm weather season




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Creating exotic gardens

Made Wijaya instils artwork and gives a magical touch to the gardens he has designed across the world, says Nandhini Sundar




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Re-creating makes sense

Using materials from old buildings re-connects us to our past, and saves them for posterity. By SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI




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Cape Town Test | Sport, like art, need not make sense; it can be enjoyed still

You can put down the below-par performances in the Cape Town Test to technical deficiencies in batting, yet you come to the philosophical question: Can we really know anything for certain? Also, does everything have to make sense?




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Jimmy Anderson | A great player’s farewell is handled with respect and common sense

James Anderson played for long and reinvented himself periodically, cutting pace for accuracy and bowling with a grace and seeming lack of effort which is one of the game’s great sights.




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Sensex, Nifty slump 1 pc amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak global trends




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India to be among top 4 markets for Siemens globally in 3 years

Expects growth to be driven by the company’s infrastructure vertical




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Hyundai profits slip in Q2 & H1 on weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions

Net profit skids 15.5 per cent to ₹1,375.5 crore in the September quarter; domestic sales drop 5.8% to 149,639 units in the quarter under review




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AT&C loss widens: Centre suggests States to calculate technical & commercial losses separately

The total outstanding debt of Discoms is currently around ₹6.84 lakh crore. Accumulated losses stand at ₹6.46 lakh crore.




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Rare discount on iPhone 15 in China as competition intensifies

The price of some iPhones has been cut by 5 per cent in a Lunar New Year promotion that will last from January 18-January 21




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OnePlus launches specially designed Genshin Impact smartphone 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will be available for purchase in India from March 19




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Indkal Technologies licenses Acer brand to manufacture and sell mobile phones 

The agreement will see Acer designing, manufacturing, and distributing smartphones under its brand, focusing on models priced between ₹15,000 and ₹50,000




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ASUS expands in south India, opens new store in Bengaluru

PC maker has increased its market share from 6 to 18 per cent and plans to capture 25-30 per cent of the consumer PC segment in the country




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Customer sensitivity – begins with appreciation of ourselves

To be effective in a selling profession, whether it be sales or after-sales requires two distinct attributes; the skill or knowledge and the will or willingness.