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Fabrication of black TiO2 through microwave heating for visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine 6G

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React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,3003-3015
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00202D, Paper
Riska Rachmantyo, Afif Akmal Afkauni, Ricky Reinaldo, Lei Zhang, Arramel Arramel, Muhammad Danang Birowosuto, Arie Wibowo, Hermawan Judawisastra
This study shows that a narrower band gap TiO2, namely black TiO2, can be prepared using NaBH4 as a reducing material and microwave heating, which is a faster, greener, and simpler method than the existing method using furnace heating.
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Kinetic insights into structure sensitivity of Ru catalyzed L-alanine hydrogenation to alaninol

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React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00420E, Paper
Rui Song, Chang Yao, Wenhua Li, Nihong An, Yafeng Shen, Nina Fei, Xiaohu Ge, Yueqiang Cao, Xuezhi Duan, Xinggui Zhou
Ru(101) sites are identified as the dominant active sites for the hydrogenation of L-alanine to alaninol.
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CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins over Fe–Co/K–Al2O3 catalysts prepared via microwave calcination

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React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00428K, Paper
Nutkamaithorn Polsomboon, Thanapha Numpilai, Kulpavee Jitapunkul, Kajornsak Faungnawakij, Metta Chareonpanich, Xingda An, Le He, Günther Rupprechter, Thongthai Witoon
Microwave calcination optimizes the Fe–C/Fe3O4 ratio to 0.34, enhancing CO2 conversion and light olefin yield.
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Analysis of the adhesive secreting cells of Arion subfuscus: insights into the role of microgels in a tough, fast-setting hydrogel glue

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Soft Matter, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00071D, Paper
Andrew M. Smith, Patrick Flammang
A model for the rapid setting of a gastropod hydrogel adhesive. Cross-linked microgels mix with microscopic packets of polysaccharides; these flow onto surfaces until the packets rupture, joining the microgels together.
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A Passive Star Polymer in a Dense Active Bath: Insights from Computer Simulations

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Soft Matter, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00144C, Paper
Ramanand Singh Yadav, Sanaa Sharma, Ralf Metzler, Rajarshi Chakrabarti
Using computer simulations in two dimensions (2D), we explore the structure and dynamics of a star polymer with three arms made of passive monomers immersed in a bath of active...
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Pure elongation flow of an electrorheological fluid: insights on wall slip from electrorheology

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Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3313-3321
DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01448G, Paper
Ishu Chaudhary, Manish Kaushal
We study the pure elongation flow behavior of an electrorheological fluid as a model soft-jammed system, wherein the extent of jamming is controlled by an externally applied electric-field. Additionally, this study offers general insight into how jamming affects slip dynamics.
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Electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer light-emitting diodes

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12294-12302
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00669K, Paper
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Ling-Chuan Meng, Yan-Bing Hou
In this study, we find electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer that has never been reported.
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Investigating Fe-doped Ba0.67Ni0.33Mn1−xFexO3 (x = 0, 0.2) ceramics: insights into electrical and dielectric behaviors

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12561-12573
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA01581A, Paper
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Faouzia Tayari, Kais Iben Nassar, Saja Algessair, Mokhtar Hjiri, Majdi Benamara
This study investigates the characteristics of Ba0.67Ni0.33Mn1–xFexO3 perovskite under varying Fe doping levels at the Mn-site (x = 0, 0.2). X-ray diffraction confirm the material's consistent structure, with Fe3+ ions substituting Mn3+ ions while maintaining identical ionic radius.
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Visible light mediated iron-catalyzed addition of oxamic acids to imines

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12528-12532
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA02258K, Paper
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Margaux Badufle, Frédéric Robert, Yannick Landais
Oxamic acids where shown to add to imines, providing a broad range of α-aminoacid amides in generally good yields.
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Insights into the optoelectronic behaviour of heteroatom doped diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12639-12649
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00603H, Paper
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Yassine El Haddad, Hala Ouarrad, Lalla Btissam Drissi
Investigation of heteroatom (N, B, O, P and S) doping impact on the structural, optoelectronic and photoluminescence properties of diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots for photovoltaics and nanomedical applications, and energy technologies.
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Insight into the probability of ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene (PFPN) as the functional electrolyte additive in lithium–sulfur batteries

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12754-12761
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA08379A, Paper
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Ning Li, Yu Zhang, Shun Zhang, Lu Shi, Jie-Yu Zhang, Ke-Meng Song, Jin-Chun Li, Fang-Lei Zeng
Enhancing the flame retardancy of electrolytes and the stability of lithium anodes is of great significance to improve the safety performance of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries.
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Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnO under visible light by co-doping of Ta and C using hydrothermal method

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,12954-12965
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00579A, Paper
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Thi Viet Ha Luu, Hong Yen Xuan Nguyen, Quoc Thang Nguyen, Quang Bac Nguyen, Thi Ha Chi Nguyen, Ngoc Chuc Pham, Xuan Dung Nguyen, Trung Kien Nguyen, Ngoc Nhiem Dao
C, Ta-co-doped ZnO nanoparticles (Eg = 2.88 eV), prepared by hydrothermal method, were used as a photocatalyst under visible light to remove organic contaminants in aquatic environments.
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Mechanics of biomimetic free-standing lipid membranes: insights into the elasticity of complex lipid compositions

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13044-13052
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00738G, Paper
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Alessandra Griffo, Carola Sparn, Fabio Lolicato, Friederike Nolle, Navid Khangholi, Ralf Seemann, Jean-Baptiste Fleury, Martin Brinkmann, Walter Nickel, Hendrik Hähl
In this study, we prepare pore-spanning membranes that mimic the composition of plasma membranes and perform force spectroscopy indentation measurements to unravel mechanistic insights depending on lipid composition.
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Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor

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RSC Adv., 2024, 14,13053-13061
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA00415A, Paper
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Hung Ji Huang, Yen Han Wang, Xuan-Yu Shih, Sy-Hann Chen, Hai-Pang Chiang, Yuan-Fong Chou Chau, Jeffrey Chi-Sheng Wu
Mutual enhancement of plasmonic photocatalytic reaction by both magnetic field and plasmonic enhancement was presented through Au–TiO2 nanoparticles.
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Tight-binding model describes frontier orbitals of non-fullerene acceptors

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Mol. Syst. Des. Eng., 2024, 9,382-398
DOI: 10.1039/D3ME00195D, Paper
Vishal Jindal, Michael J. Janik, Scott T. Milner
HOMO and LUMO of conjugated molecules as superposition of HOMO and LUMO of individual moieties.
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Light at the end of the tunnel

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Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:21:27 +0530

Now a micro entrepreneur, Ganeshi Meghwal recounts her struggle with child marriage and violence


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Busy hands help fight the pandemic

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:11:29 +0530

SHGs and prisoners in Himachal Pradesh are stitching masks/PPEs, and making sanitisers


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On the margins, but the frequency is right

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:30:00 +0530

Though unrecognised, community radio is playing a key role in spreading awareness about Covid-19


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Attitude makes light of altitude

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:01:04 +0530

Himachal Pradesh postmen delivered pension at doorstep during the lockdown


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Let there be husk and light

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:16:21 +0530

Uninterrupted micro-grid power helped villagers in West Champaran sustain business during Covid-19


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Bio-photo-Fenton-like RAFT polymerization under blue light

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Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4447-4453
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00593G, Paper
James L. Grace, Greg G. Qiao
An oxygen-tolerant bio-photo-Fenton RAFT polymerization method that possesses good livingness and temporal control.
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Axial-phenyl Constrained Bis(imino)acenaphthene-Nickel Precatalysts Enhancing Ethylene Polymerization

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Polym. Chem., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01110D, Paper
Quanchao Wang, Qiuyue Zhang, Yizhou Wang, Song Zou, Yanping Ma, Tongling Liang, Wen Hua Sun
To enhance the performance of the bis(imino)acenaphthene-nickel precatalyst, the axial phenyl group is introduced on the acenaphthenyl backbone forming five analogues, bis(aryl)imino-5-phenylacenaphthene nickel bromides (aryl: 2,6-dimethylphenyl, Ni1; 2,6-diethylphenyl, Ni2; 2,6-diisopropylphenyl,...
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Synthesis of degradable polyester with high molecular weight and excellent mechanical properties through copolymerization modification of poly(butylene succinate)

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Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4570-4579
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY01050G, Paper
Hongji Wang, Xiaojun Ma, Hanyu Yao, Haohao Chang, Yin Lv, Zhong Wei
The degradable copolymer of polybutylene succinate (PBS) modified with tricyclodecane dimethanol (TCD) presented significantly enhanced tensile strength and elongation at break.
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Interpretable machining learning assisted insights into bifunctional squaramide catalyzed ring-opening polymerization of lactide

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Polym. Chem., 2024, 15,4562-4569
DOI: 10.1039/D4PY00866A, Paper
Shaoju Cao, Mengting Hong, Junyuan Hu, Zhenjiang Li, Jin Huang, Kai Guo
A bifunctional squaramide catalyst with tunable activity enables the controlled ring-opening polymerization of lactide. Combining bench experiments and interpretable machine learning offer insights into catalyst structures, promoting catalyst design.
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Sulfur–tetrazine as highly efficient visible-light activatable photo-trigger for designing photoactivatable fluorescence biomolecules

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J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12,10839-10849
DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01817F, Communication
Shudan Yang, Mengxi Zhang, Axel Loredo, David Soares, Yulun Wu, Han Xiao
Light-activated fluorescence represents a potent tool for investigating subcellular structures and dynamics, offering enhanced control over the temporal and spatial aspects of the fluorescence signal.
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Bigg Boss 16: Shalin-Nimrat Fight For Captaincy

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:14:13 +0530

While Nimrat Kaur Ahluwalia retains her captaincy, Gori Nagori wins the entertainment task.


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Bigg Boss 16: The BIG Fight!

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Published On :: Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:18:53 +0530

Nothing is constant in the Bigg Boss house, whether it is friendship or enmity.


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Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:37:30 +0530

Namrata Thakker gives a quick recap.


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Bigg Boss 16: Food Fight Just Got Worse!

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Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:28:32 +0530

Namrata Thakker's quick recap of all the DRAMA from the Bigg Boss house.


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'The kiss was my major highlight'

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:42:42 +0530

'I had to just hold my lips for 30 seconds. But Jad got carried away.'


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NEET nightmare haunts TN

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Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0530

Lack of clarity on the issue puts students, their parents in a quandary


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Bottled laughter

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Published On :: Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:16:45 +0530

A poet finds comfort in memories, like water on a thirsty day


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Sulli deals: Women caught in the tentacles of the dark Web

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:56:16 +0530

Doxxing, or sharing a woman’s picture online without her consent, is a crime that has proliferated during the pandemic — chillingly, against one particular community


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Funeral Nights: Hills that speak

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:17:35 +0530

A group of strangers come together to attend a death ceremony and the event throws up fascinating stories on the Khasi way of life


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Golden Globes 2018: Did the right films win? VOTE!

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:21:48 +0530

Veterans Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks lost out to Frances McDormand and Gary Oldman at the Golden Globes 2018.


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