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Weep for Afghanistan’s Women

In every statement made by anybody of any consequence, the main concern is about the fate of Afghan women under Taliban rule




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The dramatic siege of US-occupied Afghanistan

A tale of betrayal and tragedy brought about by the mess of wars, accidental guerillas and political miscalculation




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The impact of gas purity on observed reactivity with NO using inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01227E, Paper
Open Access
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Amanda D. French, Kirby P. Hobbs, Richard M Cox, Isaac J. Arnquist
Interference removal in inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) is strongly dependent on the gas selected for use within the collision/reaction cell.
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Detection of several volatile organic compounds through Ar+ induced chemical ionisation using inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)

Analyst, 2024, 149,5174-5183
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00996G, Paper
Takafumi Hirata, Kyoko Kobayashi, Hui Hsin Khoo, Osamu Shikino, Hisashi Asanuma
A new analytical technique for detection of organic compounds using inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS) is described.
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A sulphide resistant Ag|AgCl reference electrode for long-term monitoring

Analyst, 2024, 149,5225-5231
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01076K, Paper
Open Access
David S. Macedo, Mikko Vepsäläinen, Theo Rodopoulos, Stephen Peacock, Conor F. Hogan
Solid state reference electrodes (SSREs) with suspended AgCl are resistant to sulphide poisoning. Sulphide species are precipitated as Ag2S, inhibiting their diffusion through the polymer composite.
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Phenoxy-1,2-dioxetane-Based Activatable Chemiluminescent Probes: Tuning of Photophysical Properties for Tracing Enzymatic Activities in Living Cells

Analyst, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01082E, Critical Review
Open Access
Jagpreet Singh Sidhu, Gurjot Kaur, Atharva Rajesh Chavan, Mandeep Chahal, Rajeev Taliyan
The use of chemiluminophores for tracing enzymatic activities in live-cell imaging has gained significant attention, making them valuable tools for diagnostic applications. Among various chemiluminophores, the phenoxy-1,2-dioxetane scaffold exhibits significant...
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In situ study of the interactions between metal surfaces and cationic surfactant corrosion inhibitors by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy coupled with visible spectroscopy

Analyst, 2024, 149,5372-5380
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00861H, Paper
Open Access
Felix Frank, Daniela Tomasetig, Peter Nahringbauer, Wolfgang Ipsmiller, Gerd Mauschitz, Karin Wieland, Bernhard Lendl
Coupling Raman and VIS spectroscopy enables the study of AgNP aggregations induced by surfactants.
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Designing a novel paper-based microfluidic disc for rapid and simultaneous determination of multiple nutrient salts in water

Analyst, 2024, 149,5563-5571
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01127A, Paper
Zhentao Sun, Youquan Zhao, Yameng Liu, Chen Chen, Hao Chen
A paper-based microfluidic disc is used for the rapid determination of various nutrients in water.
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A gold nanomaterial-integrated distance-based analytical device for uric acid quantification in human urine samples

Analyst, 2024, 149,5518-5526
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01139B, Paper
Tapparath Leelasattarathkul, Thithawat Trakoolwilaiwan, Kawin Khachornsakkul
A simple and low-cost distance-based paper analytical device (dPAD) was combined with gold nanomaterials for uric acid quantification.
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Impact of blue light on cutaneous barrier structures and properties: NPLC/HR-MSn and Raman analyses

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN01244E, Paper
Léa Habib, Rime Michael-Jubeli, Marie Abboud, Roger Lteif, Ali Tfayli
Blue light alters lipids and proteins in the reconstructed human epidermis.
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Structural determination of fructooligosaccharides and raffinose family oligosaccharides using logically derived sequence tandem mass spectrometry

Analyst, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4AN00872C, Paper
Chia Yen Liew, Wun-Long Li, Chi-Kung Ni
Logical procedures for structural determination of fructooligosaccharides and raffinose family oligosaccharides.
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Behind the glow: unveiling the nature of NanoLuc reactants and products

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27447-27458
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02551B, Paper
Alessandro Bonardi, Michele Turelli, Giorgio Moro, Claudio Greco, Ugo Cosentino, Carlo Adamo
Among all the possible candidates involved in the NanoLuc bioluminiescnce, this computational analysis identifies the enol tautomer of furimazine as a probable reactive species and the zwitterionic forms of furimamide as the luminescent product.
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Diffracting molecular matter-waves at deep-ultraviolet standing-light waves

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27617-27623
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03059A, Paper
Open Access
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Ksenija Simonović, Richard Ferstl, Alfredo Di Silvestro, Marcel Mayor, Lukas Martinetz, Klaus Hornberger, Benjamin A. Stickler, Christian Brand, Markus Arndt
We demonstrate an optical 266 nm beamsplitter for molecular matter-waves, observing effects of optical molecular properties in the gas phase such as absorption cross section and polarisability.
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Deciphering the spectroscopic and thermodynamic aspects of binding of biologically important antioxidants with the alkali induced state of human serum albumin

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03636K, Paper
Anjali Maheshwari, Nand Kishore
Protein–ligand interactions are crucial for developing and identifying novel therapeutic targets.
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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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Magnetic field enhanced discharge and water activation of atmospheric pressure plasma jet: effect of assistance region and underlying physico-chemical mechanism

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03938F, Paper
Xiongfeng Zhou, Bin Chen, Hua Liao, Kun Liu
Magnetic field-assistance holds the promise of becoming a new or complementary approach to enhance the efficiency of atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ), but there is currently a lack of research...
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A documentary, new launches mark Hindustan Trading Company’s 50th anniversary

Hindustan Trading Company turns 50 this week with new products, and a documentary on late founder PN Venketakrishnan



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Dress up tangerines for Diwali

Red and white combinations are big this season, say the founders of Iris Lane as they share tablescaping hacks for Diwali



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Understanding the encumbrance certificate

All the details of any transaction on the property will be listed in it. It is important for you to get this certificate if you plan to buy the property or take a home loan, says Preenand P.



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Q & A: What is the standard car park stall size as per CMDA norms?

Your construction-related queries answered by Green Evolution, a Chennai-based architectural service firm



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Water concerns and inheritance

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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The Importance of Title Tags: Tips and Tricks to Optimize for SEO

When it comes to on-page SEO, there’s one element that plays a pivotal role in both search engine rankings and user engagement: the HTML title tag. Often overlooked, this small but mighty piece of code can have a significant impact on how your website is perceived by search engines like Google and by potential visitors browsing the search engine results pages.




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Paris Olympics: Bronze medal is important for better future of Indian hockey, says Dilip Tirkey

For its rich history and the folklore stuff Indian hockey has provided for 96 years in the Olympics, it is not surprising when the countrymen react emotionally to an Olympic high.




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Asian Champions Trophy hockey: Favourites India look to continue supremacy over Pakistan

With four wins out of as many games, defending champions India are leading the points table, followed closely by Pakistan.




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Asian Champions Trophy: India beats Pakistan 2-1, ends league campaign on unbeaten note

India is the only team to remain unbeaten in the Asian Champions Trophy.




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Pakistan hockey’s long and arduous journey towards redemption and past glory

Among the many factors that point towards the downward spiral since the Asian Games gold in 2010, the structural changes in the feeder system and frequent changes in coaching staff stand out, the ACT bronze might be the first step of a nation trying to dominate a sport it once had




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What will I discover? / by Tanya Lloyd Kyi ; art by Rachel Qiuqi

Kyi, Tanya Lloyd, 1973- author




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Composition tunable and stable spontaneous emission and lasing in Cd-alloyed perovskite microdisks

Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04488F, Communication
Dmitry A. Tatarinov, Elizaveta V. Sapozhnikova, Daria Khmelevskaia, Yangyang Ju, Dmitriy M. Dolgintsev, Elena V. Bodyago, Alexandr A. Marunchenko, Alexey E. Zhukov, Haizheng Zhong, Ivan G. Scheblykin, Anatoly P. Pushkarev
All-inorganic Cd-alloyed perovskite microdisks were synthesized by pressure-assisted high temperature recrystallization. The microdisks showed composition tunable and temporally stable photoluminescence.
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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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Recent Advances in Photochemical Strain-Release Reactions of Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes

Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05108D, Highlight
Xiang Zhou, Ye Hu, Yao Huang, Yang Xiong
Bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes (BCBs) are attractive compounds for their beautiful “butterfly” conformations, distinctive properties, and novel reactivities. As soon as the first example had been synthesized, a wide range of strain-release reactions...
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Pivotal role of starch in restoring the photocatalytic performance of chitosan films for eliminating water pollutants

Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13364-13367
DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04759A, Communication
Aman Chauhan, Archana Negi, Kirti, Moondeep Chauhan, Ajeet Kaushik, Ganga Ram Chaudhary
The enhanced adsorption properties of chitosan films after starch impregnation combined with the excellent charge-transfer traits of the CdS@CuS catalyst restore the reduced photocatalytic activity towards ciprofloxacin degradation.
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How Pune is becoming a dining destination, drawing cosmopolitan bar hoppers

With a heady mix of craft beer, high energy spaces and unique cocktail programmes, Pune cracks the cocktail code




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Design strategy and molecular level understanding: hole transport materials with suitable transition dipole orientation for OLEDs

Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, 9,1116-1129
DOI: 10.1039/D3ME00127J, Paper
Krishan Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Anirban Karmakar, Dipanshu Sharma, Feng-Rong Chen, Mangey Ram Nagar, Jwo-Huei Jou, Subrata Banik, Subrata Ghosh
A combined experimental and theoretical study on a group of phenothiazine-substituted pyridine is reported.
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Philosophical stance




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Ashtanga yoga




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Substance and modes




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Importance of laughter




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Exogenous analogues of substance P trigger pseudo-allergic reactions through activation of MRGPRX2

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ04581A, Paper
Yi Shan, Jiayu Lu, Na Li, Xiaoxue Mo, Cheng Wang, Huaizhen He
This article reports that exogenous analogues of the neuropeptide substance P can activate MRGPRX2 to trigger pseudo-allergic reactions.
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A heat-resistant explosive featuring an N,N'-ethylene bridged 1,2,4-1H-triazole fused ring

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00898G, Communication
Shaoqing Wang, Congcong Li, Shaojia Li, Hongquan Yin, Qing Ma, Fu-Xue Chen
A high thermal stability explosive with a fused-ring structure was formed by N,N'-ethylene bridging, exhibiting decomposition temperatures comparable to traditional HNS.
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Exploring the impact of a cetyltrimethylammonium bromide surfactant on the electrochemical performance of tungsten oxide thin films

New J. Chem., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05635J, Paper
Munazza Razzaq, Muhammad Saifullah, Ramzan Akhtar, Muhammad Jawad Khan, Zahid Imran, Muhammad Rehan, Ahsan Jamal, Sajid Iqbal, Mohsin Ali Raza Anjum, Sheeraz Mehboob
A WO3 thin film prepared with a CTAB/Na2WO4·2H2O molar ratio of 2.451 exhibits considerably improved current density, charge storage capacity, and diffusion kinetics.
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SnS2 decorated biochar: a robust platform for the photocatalytic degradation and electrochemical sensing of pollutants

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7111-7124
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00231H, Paper
Firdous Ahmad Ganaie, Zia ul-Haq, Arshid Bashir, Aaliya Qureashi, Irfan Nazir, Kaniz Fatima, Altaf Hussain Pandith, Mohsin Ahmad Bhat
We report the decoration of biochar with self-assembled SnS2 nanoflakes for methylene blue degradation and electrochemical sensing of Hg2+ and Pb2+ ions.
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Gram-scale synthesis of aggregation-caused quenching-resistant red-emissive carbon dots for potential applications

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7265-7276
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00321G, Paper
Ashok Kumar, Kanchan Negi, Sumanta Kumar Sahu
This work describes the gram-scale synthesis of N/S-doped carbon dots for red emissive properties. The developed carbon dots can be used in WLEDs, fingerprinting, bioimaging, fluorescent ink, and room-temperature phosphorescence.
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Ambient temperature-prepared BiOBr-supported zero-pretreatment coal gasification fine slag for organic pollutant removal

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7256-7264
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ05906E, Paper
Hele Hua, Jing Yang, Rui Li, Yunfang Wang, Caimei Fan, Jianxin Liu, Yawen Wang
The BiOBr/CGFS photocatalysts were synthesized at ambient temperature by a simple hydrolysis method with zero pre-treatment of CGFS. CGFS led to the improvement of the quantum efficiency of BiOBr and further promoted the photocatalytic performance.
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Tannic acid induced in situ growth of an underwater superoleophobic ZIF-8 composite membrane for emulsion separation

New J. Chem., 2024, 48,7384-7393
DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ00623B, Paper
Wanyu Lu, Qijin Tang, Huajing Cheng, Shudi Li, Cailong Zhou, Hao Yang
Tannic acid induced in situ growth of ZIF-8 crystals on a nylon membrane, creating a multifunctional composite membrane that exhibits remarkable underwater superhydrophobicity and resistance to oil adhesion.
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Towards Global Understanding – Advancing Multilingual AI with Gemma 2 and a $150K Challenge

Google is building AI models, focusing on Gemma, to bridge communication gaps across languages.




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Supercharging AI Coding Assistants with Gemini Models' Long Context

Sourcegraph's Cody AI assistant, integrated with Google's Gemini 1.5 Flash, can evaluate the advantages of using long-context windows in AI models for code generation and understanding.




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Shark Tank India’s Aman Gupta, Peyush Bansal on what to expect in season two of the reality show

‘Shark Tank India’ is back for season two with “smarter entrepreneurs and smarter sharks,” say the sharks Peyush Bansal and Aman Gupta




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Constructing a core–shell Pt@MnOx/SiO2 catalyst for benzene catalytic combustion with excellent SO2 resistance: new insights into active sites

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00071D, Paper
Dan Yang, Fang Dong, Jie Wang, Zhicheng Tang, Jiyi Zhang
The construction of a core–shell Pt@MnOx/SiO2 protective structure catalyst can protect the active Pt site well from SO2 toxicity.
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Magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-involving processes for organic pollutant removal from wastewater: current status and perspectives

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00906H, Critical Review
Open Access
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Zexiao Zheng, Juhua He, Zuyao Zhang, Ashutosh Kumar, Musharib Khan, Cheuk Wai Lung, Irene M. C. Lo
The critical review covers the applications, associated mechanisms, challenges, and prospects of magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-related processes.
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A novel CuAl2O4/MoS2/BaFe12O19 magnetic photocatalyst simultaneously coupling type I and Z-scheme heterojunctions for the sunlight-driven removal of tetracycline hydrochloride

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00970J, Paper
Mengjun Han, Shifa Wang, Xinmiao Yu, Xianlun Yu, Huajing Gao, Xianju Zhou, Dengfeng Li, Leiming Fang, Jagadeesha Angadi V., Mohd Ubaidullah, Bidhan Pandit
A novel CuAl2O4/MoS2/BaFe12O19 photocatalyst is synthesized that simultaneously couples type I and Z-scheme heterojunctions and exhibits high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of TC under simulated sunlight irradiation.
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