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Correction: Stereodivergent and enantioselective total syntheses of isochaetominines A–C and four pairs of isochaetominine C enantiomers: a six-step approach

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO90034K, Correction
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Zhong-Yi Mao, Hui Geng, Tian-Tian Zhang, Yuan-Ping Ruan, Jian-Liang Ye, Pei-Qiang Huang
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Dynamic kinetic resolution of α-F-β-ketone amides (esters) via Ir/f-diaphos-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2201-2207
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00125G, Research Article
Pengtao Yang, Dingguo Song, Lingxin Chen, Xianghua Zhao, Yirui Chen, Feiyang Shen, Fei Ling, Weihui Zhong
Highly reactive and highly stereoselective asymmetric hydrogenation of α-F-β-ketone amides (esters) via Ir/f-diaphos-catalyzed dynamic kinetic resolution is reported.
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Visible-light Induced [1, 3]-Brook Rearrangements of α-Ketoacylsilanes and Its Subsequent Trapping in a Tandem Annulation with 1, 3, 5-Triazinanes and Azomethine Imines

Org. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QO00463A, Research Article
Zhong Zhang, Sirui Wu, Yuqiao Zhou, Bao-Lin Li, Siyue Xiao, Xiaohu Zhao, Zhipeng Yu
An unusual visible light-induced [1, 3]-Brook rearrangement of α-ketoacylsilanes for cascade cyclization with 1,3,5-triazinanes and C,N-cyclic azomethine imines has been developed under catalyst-free and mild reaction conditions. The strategy offers...
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A Hierarchical Surrogate Approach to Biomass Ethanolysis Reaction Kinetic Modelling

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00378K, Paper
Ailís O'Shea, Conall McNamara, Prajwal Rao, Mícheál Séamus Howard, Mohammad Reza Ghaani, Stephen Dooley
The reaction mechanism and kinetics of the sulfuric acid catalysed ethanolysis of glucose, cellulose, xylan, and corncob was investigated using a combination of experiments and empirical reaction mechanism modelling. The...
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Efficient Fully Textured Perovskite Silicon Tandems with Thermally Evaporated Hole Transporting Materials

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03899A, Paper
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Bhushan Kore, Oussama Er-raji, Oliver Fischer, Adrian Callies, Oliver Schultz-Wittmann, Patricia Samia Cerian Schulze, Martin Bivour, Stefaan De Wolf, Stefan W Glunz, Juliane Borchert
Fully textured perovskite silicon tandem solar cells effectively minimize the reflection losses and are compatible with industrial silicon production lines. To facilitate scalability and industrial deployment of perovskite silicon tandems...
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Row over CPI(M) leader E.P. Jayarajan’s yet to be published autobiography

Jayarajan clarifies that though he is working on an autobiography, it remains unfinished, and no one has been authorised to publish or distribute it




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CPI(M) Kerala secretary M.V. Govindan backs E.P. Jayarajan amid autobiography controversy

Govindan says CPI(M) does not require members to seek prior permission to write a book, though he emphasised that consultation with the party should occur before publication




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E.P. Jayarajan’s ‘autobiography’ row: publishing house remains tight lipped, refuses to clear the air

Jayarajan claims that circulating excerpts from his ‘autobiography’ are baseless nonsense and asserts that he had not granted publishing rights for his autobiography to any establishment




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Thiruvananthapuram Zoo welcomes new species from Shivamogga

Arrival of hyenas, jackals, marsh crocodiles, and palm civets raise species count to 94




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‘Sea ranching’ launched off Thiruvananthapuram as follow-up to artificial reef project

Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian launches project; 10 lakh pompano, cobia fingerlings to be deposited in 10 selected locations




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Quiz competition on AI in Karunagapally




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Germany to hold snap elections on February 23 as coalition crumbles under economic strain




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S.Korea, US-developed solar coronagraph installed at International Space Station




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Four-day Africa Tech Festival 2024 kicks off in Cape Town




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South Korea, US, Japan to hold 2nd trilateral Freedom Edge exercise this week




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Gujarat CM approves Rs 254 Crore for multiple development projects across 14 towns




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Swiggy-backed Rapido sees net loss at Rs 371 crore in FY24




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AP govt signs MoU worth Rs 65,000 cr with Reliance Industries for investment in CBG projects




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Non-equilibrium defect chemistry in oxygen-rich zinc oxide nano-tetrapods synthesized using atmospheric pressure microplasma

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,9212-9231
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA06821H, Paper
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Dilli babu Padmanaban, Paul Maguire, Davide Mariotti
We demonstrate the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoscale tetrapods (nTPs) using an atmospheric pressure microplasma with a metal wire as a sacrificial electrode.
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Crystal reconstruction and defect healing enabled high-quality Sb2Se3 films for solar cell applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00734D, Paper
Qi Zhao, Bo Che, Haolin Wang, Xiaoqi Peng, Junjie Yang, Rongfeng Tang, Changfei Zhu, Tao Chen
A post-sulfurization technique has been developed to refine Sb2Se3 crystallization. This process enables high-quality Sb2Se3 with a smooth surface, large compact crystal grains and benign [hkl] growth orientation. It also mitigates the device VOC deficit, owing to the healed deep level defects.
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Mussel-mimetic thermal conductive films with solid–solid phase change and shape-adaptive performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00031E, Paper
Donglei Li, Canxia Ding, Sicong Shen, Jun Wang, Limin Wu, Bo You, Guibao Tao
Inspired by mussel structure, a novel thermally conductive phase change film is made using hot pressing, layer-by-layer stacking, cutting, and splicing. It has high thermal conductivity, low thermal resistance, high latent heat, and electrical insulation, suitable as a thermal interface material.
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Retraction: Nickel nanoparticles immobilized on three-dimensional nitrogen-doped graphene as a superb catalyst for the generation of hydrogen from the hydrolysis of ammonia borane

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12,9247-9247
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA90071E, Retraction
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Mojtaba Mahyari, Ahmad Shaabani
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A review of noble metal-free high entropy alloys for water splitting applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00690A, Review Article
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Hamzah Kamaruddin, Zhang Jianghong, Liang Yu, Wei Yuefan, Huang Yizhong
Nano-sized high entropy alloy (HEA) catalysts have attracted much attention as extraordinary electrocatalysts in water-splitting applications, i.e., the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
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Rapid in situ growth of high-entropy oxide nanoparticles with reversible spinel structures for efficient Li storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA08101J, Paper
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Siyu Zhu, Wei Nong, Lim Jun Ji Nicholas, Xun Cao, Peilin Zhang, Yu Lu, Mingzhen Xiu, Kang Huang, Gang Wu, Shuo-Wang Yang, Junsheng Wu, Zheng Liu, Madhavi Srinivasan, Kedar Hippalgaonkar, Yizhong Huang
Using laser radiation, high-entropy nanoparticles were rapidly fabricated on conductive carbon. The high-entropy nanomaterials with reversible spinel structures exhibit better cycling and rate performances in LIBs.
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From scrap metal to highly efficient electrodes: harnessing the nanotextured surface of swarf for effective utilisation of Pt and Co for hydrogen production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00711E, Paper
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Madasamy Thangamuthu, Emerson C. Kohlrausch, Ming Li, Alistair Speidel, Adam T. Clare, Richard Plummer, Paul Geary, James W. Murray, Andrei N. Khlobystov, Jesum Alves Fernandes
Atomically deposited Pt and Co on nano-grooves result in active and stable electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions.
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Deciphering the role of 2D graphene oxide nanofillers in polymer membranes for vanadium redox flow batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00001C, Review Article
Sadhasivam Thangarasu, Shalu, Gowthami Palanisamy, Subramani Sadhasivam, Karuppaiah Selvakumar, Krishna Rao Eswar Neerugatti, Tae Hwan Oh
This comprehensive review article explains the influence of various GO and GO-polymer membrane modifications for VRFB, which range from cation and anion exchange to amphoteric and zwitterionic membranes.
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Investigating the Lithium Plating Triggering Criterion for Graphite Electrode

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00244J, Paper
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Jiani Li, Lubing Wang, Jun Xu
Lithium plating is considered an undesirable side reaction due to its potential to induce capacity fade and pose safety concerns in Li-ion batteries. The timely detection of lithium plating onset...
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Heteroatom-doped Graphene for Marvellous Hydrogen Storage: Unveiling Recent Advances and Future Pathways

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00717D, Review Article
Shankar Ghotia, Tripti Rimza, Shiv Singh, Neeraj Dwivedi, Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Pradip Kumar
Hydrogen energy and storage are gaining significant attention due to their potential to address various energy and environmental challenges. Storage of hydrogen in a solid–state media is an area of...
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Scalable preparation of flexible heterogeneous graphene oxide structures for high performance wet power generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01819B, Paper
Yu Gao, Xiaoming Cai, Yuzhou Zhao, Wentian Huang, Jian Lv, Jie Wang, Zhenliang Hao, Huiming Liang, Honglin Tan, Jinming Cai
Moisture-driven energy generation (MEG) has attracted great attention in recent years, and the interaction of functionalized nanomaterials with water offers the possibility of MEG. However, current MEG devices require specific...
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Structure–property–performance relationship of vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00736K, Review Article
Reza Abazari, Soheila Sanati, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Qiyou Wang, Deepak P. Dubal, Min Liu
The current review discusses on vanadium- and manganese-based metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion applications along with the potential future advancements in these fields.
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Cationic Radical Metal–Organic Framework Enabling Low Water Evaporation Enthalpy and High Photothermal Conversion Efficiency for Solar-Driven Water Purification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01126K, Paper
Zi-Yu Wang, Rui Wang, Hannah M Johnson, Lei Cai, An-An Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Tianfu Liu
Solar vapor generation is a promising and sustainable strategy to purify seawater and contaminated water sources. Yet, efficient integration between solar capture and desalination remains a critical challenge. In this...
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High-performance planar Zn-ion micro-capacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00300D, Paper
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Yujia Fan, Xiaopeng Liu, Nibagani Naresh, Yijia Zhu, Iman Pinnock, Tianlei Wang, Mingqing Wang, Ivan P. Parkin, Buddha Deka Boruah
Proposing a planar zinc-ion micro-capacitor, featuring battery type anode and supercapacitor type cathode to offer intermediate energy storage performance, boasting greater energy density than typical supercapacitors, superior power density compared to batteries, and minimal self-discharge rates.
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Boosting reaction kinetics of polycrystalline phase Fe7S8/FeS2 heterostructures encapsulated in hollow carbon nanofiber for superior fast sodium storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01241K, Paper
Hui Cai, Fei Wang, Huiyan Feng, Zhendong Liu, Chengzhi Zhang, Anbang Lu, Xi Zhao, Qiuhong Lu, Quanbing Liu, Jun Tan
Metal sulfides have been regarded as highly competitive anode materials for fast sodium storage due to the excellent redox reversibility and comparatively great electron properties. Nevertheless, metal sulfides suffer from...
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Melatonin treatment as an anti-aging therapy for UV-related degradation of perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA01332H, Paper
Fei Liu, Agnes Valencia, Yuhua Zhu, Xiangyang Zhang, Weilu Li, Walid A. Daoud
With the ability to absorb UV light and scavenge radicals, the melatonin modified perovskite exhibits enhanced anti-aging and resistance to UV-related degradation.
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Harvesting solar energy with a Ni-MOF-based evaporator for efficient solar thermal storage and steam generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00203B, Paper
You Xu, Zhengyun Wang, Xianbao Wang, Zhenzhen Guo, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, Jiang Gong, Hongfang Liu, Guangfang Li
A hybrid solar evaporator comprising a Ni-based metal–organic framework material and a phase change material composite was fabricated for high performance solar-thermal energy storage and continuous solar vapor generation.
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The Role of Mn in Boosting Wide Potential Window on Solid Solution Derived Electrodes for Aqueous Supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00979G, Paper
Ziying Shi, Enzuo Liu, Biao Chen, Junwei Sha, Lihua Qian, Zhijia Zhang, Xiaopeng Han, Wenbin Hu, Chunnian He, Naiqin Zhao, Jianli Kang
The interaction mechanism of the multi-element oxide electrodes remains a challenge, despite the fact that their synergy can not only improve the electronic structure, but also broaden the working potential...
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Highly selective and high-performance sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)-based hybrid membrane enabled by complexed UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride for vanadium flow battery

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00988F, Paper
Caiyuan Zhao, Haixia Wang, Lang Li, Liping Liu, Xinrui Cui, Haifeng Shi
A series of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) hybrid membranes (SPEEK/NF) with a constant 1 wt% complexed nanofillers (NF) comprising of UiO-66-NH2 and sulfonated graphitic carbon nitride (s-g-C3N4) are prepared...
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Plasticity tunable artificial synapses based on organic electrochemical transistors with aqueous electrolytes

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03569K, Paper
Ruhua Wu, Miao Xie, Yuhua Cheng, Dan Zhao, Liang-Wen Feng, Jianhua Chen, Wei Huang
By regulating ion transporting kinetics and ion diffusion distances in organic mixed ionic–electronic conductor channels, highly tunable short- and long-term plasticity are obtained in vOECTs with aqueous electrolytes.
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Stronger Polar Ferromagnetism and Narrower Optical Band Gaps in Two-Dimensional Hybrid Copper Perovskites Induced by Bromine-Substitution

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03532A, Paper
Ceng Han, Jason Allan McNulty, Alasdair Bradford, Alexandra Slawin, Stephen Lee, Philip Lightfoot
Two-dimensional (2D) organic–inorganic hybrid perovskites are attracting great interest due to their structural tunability and rich functional characteristics. Here, we report a series 2D layered hybrid copper (II) halide perovskites...
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Legal battle over permanent English teacher appointments in high school continues

Govt cites financial problems; PSC rank-holders say posts are being created for other language subjects




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Children’s Day: public meet, rally led by girls to be held in Thiruvananthapuram

25,000 students from 200 schools will be part of the rally




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KTR in Delhi to strike a deal with BJP to escape Formula-E probe: Bhatti

Deputy Chief Minister points to BRS call to Maharashtra voters not to vote for Congress




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AP CM Naidu halts uranium exploration in Kappatralla forest as locals protest

The YSR Congress Party Government led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has given stage - I approvals for conducting explorations in the region to assess the availability of uranium




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India IT spending to reach USD 160 billion in 2025 fueled by application and infrastructure software market growth: Gartner




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Coal import for blending purposes in power generation declines by 8.5% during April-Sept 2024




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Rajnath Singh stresses on adaptive defence to cope with Age of Grey Zone, hybrid warfare




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Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil chairs 13th high-powered review meeting of Brahmaputra Board




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No gaps in management of biodegradable waste, Kerala tells NGT




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Xi leaves China for APEC meeting in Peru: state media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping travels to Peru for APEC summit amid trade tensions with U.S., inaugurates Chinese-funded port




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Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases

Iran’s state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decades