w Pivotal role of starch in restoring the photocatalytic performance of chitosan films for eliminating water pollutants By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13364-13367DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04759A, CommunicationAman Chauhan, Archana Negi, Kirti, Moondeep Chauhan, Ajeet Kaushik, Ganga Ram ChaudharyThe 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.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Expedient (3+3)-annulation of carbonyl ylides with azaoxyallyl cations: formal access to oxa-benzo[c]azepin-3-ones By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13368-13371DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04946B, CommunicationKshitiz Verma, Hemanga Bhattacharyya, Sharajit Saha, Tharmalingam PunniyamurthyCascade C–C/C–N bond formation of carbonyl ylides with azaoxyallyl cations generated in situ using Rh-catalysis has been accomplished in the presence of a base at room temperature.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Universal synthesis of pure-phase IB-group Sn-based alloys with modulable electrocatalytic CO2 reduction products By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13436-13439DOI: 10.1039/D4CC05317F, CommunicationLuyao Yang, Wenqing Zhang, Ximei Lv, Qianqian Zhao, Xiaojing Liu, Shulin Zhao, Yuhui ChenA universal method for synthesizing a range of pure-phase IB-group Sn-based alloy catalysts (Cu3Sn, Ag4Sn, and AuSn) for electrochemical reduction of CO2.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Constructing efficient organic solar cells by highly volatile solid additives with controlled phase morphology By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13424-13427DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04675G, CommunicationYueheng Liu, Yetai Cheng, Shenbo Zhu, Zhengdong Wei, Chenyi Zhang, Shuyue Song, Xinyue Cui, Ya-Nan Chen, Andong Zhang, Yahui Liu, Hao Lu, Huawei Hu, Zhishan BoWe synthesized two highly volatile and low-cost solid additives, PT and TFT.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Ultra-high Li+ transfer efficiency of in situ grown membrane for high-performance batteries By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13412-13415DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04546G, CommunicationJian Wang, Kang Ma, Yanbo Zhang, Jiawei Chen, Xin Song, Jianmin ZhangLewis acid effect of in situ grown nano-Al2O3 promotes lithium salt dissociation to improve Li+ transport efficiency.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Functional metal–organic frameworks derived electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage: a review By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13292-13313DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04086D, Highlight Basree, Arif Ali, Khusboo Kumari, Musheer Ahmad, Ganesh Chandra NayakPristine MOFs and their derivatives have been proven for supercapacitor as well as energy storage due to their versatile features like huge specific surface area, high porosity, redox active metal centre, high thermal stability, and so on.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Enhancing the performance of ionic conductivity for solid-state electrolytes: an effective strategy of injecting lithium ions within anionic metal–organic frameworks By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13416-13419DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04515G, CommunicationLu Shi, Xin Wang, Zhiliang LiuAn ionotropic MOF (Li+[Cu-BTC]) with lithium ions in the pores of the lattice was synthesized, which displays outstanding lithium ionic conducting properties over a wide temperature range.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Bioinspired hydrogels: polymeric designs towards artificial photosynthesis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, 60,13314-13324DOI: 10.1039/D4CC04033C, Feature Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Reina Hagiwara, Ryo Yoshida, Kosuke OkeyoshiThis Feature Article outlines the design of polymer networks for water splitting induced by visible light to develop artificial chloroplasts. The network serves as a mediator for photoinduced electron transfer among precisely organised molecules.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Catalytically transforming legacy phthalate esters from plastic waste into benzoic acid and benzoate plasticizers By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CC05158K, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Simon Windels, Dirk E. De VosUpcycling of plastic-waste derived phthalate plasticizers into benzoic acid via a one-pot hydrolysis–decarboxylation process using Cu2O and H-beta 75 in water.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Investigations of the interactions between ZnO nanorods and H2 with 17O NMR spectroscopy By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CC05371K, CommunicationBenteng Song, Fang Wang, Qin Zhu, Ling-Hai Xie, Luming PengSchematic diagram for the interaction of H2 with ZnO nanorods under different conditions.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w A MOF-derived CuO/TiO2 photocatalyst for methanol production from CO2 reduction in an AI-assisted continuous flow reactor By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CC05008H, CommunicationBhavya Jaksani, Ruchi Chauhan, Switi Dattatraya Kshirsagar, Abhilash Rana, Ujjwal Pal, Ajay K. SinghAn AI-assisted continuous flow reactor for CO2 reduction to methanol using a MOF-derived CuO/TiO2 photocatalyst.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Palladium catalyzed C(sp3)-H alkylation of 8-methylquinolines with aziridines: access to functionalized γ-quinolinylpropylamines By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC05275G, CommunicationAnita Sahoo, Tripti Paul, Shubhajit Basak, Tharmalingam PunniyamurthyPalladium-catalyzed directed site-selective C(sp3)-H alkylation of 8-methylquinolines has been accomplished using aziridine as an alkylating source via a sequential C-H and C-N bond activation. Site selectivity, funtional group tolerance and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Metal-free photocatalysts with charge-transfer excited states enable visible light-driven atom transfer radical polymerization By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC04470C, CommunicationYuchen Huang, Yangxin Liu, Yingde Yan, Yanjun Gong, Yifan Zhang, Yanke Che, Jincai ZhaoPhotoredox-catalyzed atom transfer radical polymerization (O-ATRP) offers powerful tools for the precise control of polymer synthesis. Metal-free photocatalysts are particularly desirable due to their high level of control in O-ATRP...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Ceria-based supported metal catalysts for the low-temperature water-gas shift reaction By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC04072D, Feature ArticleXin-Pu Fu, hui zhao, Chun-Jiang JiaWater-gas shift (WGS) reaction is a crucial step for the industrial production of hydrogen or upgrading hydrogen generated from fossil or biomass sources by removing the residual CO. However, current...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Base-Promoted Cascade 5-exo-dig Annulation/Carboxylation of o-(1-Alkynyl)benzenesulfonamides with CO2: Divergent Synthesis of Mono- or Gem-dicarboxylic Esters By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC05239K, CommunicationYang Yao, Junxue Bai, Peidong Cheng, Han Yang, Jianwei Sun, Song SunA base-promoted cascade 5-exo-dig cyclization/carboxylation of o-alkynylsulfamides with CO2 has been accomplished, furnishing a variety of benzosultams-containing acrylates in good yields by using CO2 as the carboxylic source. Notably, in...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Sandwich structured Fe3O4@C@MoSe2 architecture for efficient lithium-ion storage By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC04631E, CommunicationLinan Yang, Chengjie Zhang, Liuyang Cao, Rong Xu, Hongbo Li, Zhanjun Yang, Juan LiA unique sandwich structure Fe3O4@C@MoSe2 architecture is proposed for high-performance lithium storage. Carbon shell as the connection of in/external structures can not only improve the overall conductivity, but also alleviate...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Synthesis of Aryl Fluorocyclopropanes from Aryl Fluorodiazirines and Alkenes in Continuous Flow By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC01881H, CommunicationHoang-Minh To, Shima Mirakhorli, Thierry OllevierPhotochemically induced generation of aryl fluorocarbene from arylfluorodiazirines and their subsequent [2 + 1] cycloaddition with alkenes was developed in continuous flow. The in situ generated electrophilic aryl fluorocarbene reacted...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w A liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte enables aqueous zinc batteries By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC04928D, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Rongyu Deng, Yi Yuan, Zixuan Li, Feixiang Wu, Alex W RobertsonAqueous zinc-ion battery anodes face the twin challenges of dendrite growth and severe side reactions. Here a liquid-infiltrated Al2O3 framework electrolyte (LIAFE) is developed to address these issues and enables...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Li2NbHO2: a new transition-metal oxyhydride with rock-salt-type structure By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC05503A, CommunicationF Takeiri, Keiko KUSUMOTO, Kosuke Kawai, Hiroshi Yaguchi, Takashi Saito, Kazuhiro Mori, Saburo Hosokawa, Masashi Okubo, Genki KobayashiTransition-metal oxyhydrides are an emerging class of functional materials; however, the known compounds have mostly been limited to perovskite-type structures. Here, we successfully synthesized Li2NbHO2, the first example of a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Nickel-catalyzed stereospecific reductive cross-coupling of vinyl chlorosilanes with axially chiral biaryl electrophiles By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CC04293J, CommunicationTiantian Yin, Shiyuan Sui, Shuqi Li, Junbiao Chang, Dachang BaiNickel-catalyzed stereospecific reductive cross-coupling of vinyl chlorosilanes with chiral biaryl electrophiles for the synthesis of axially chiral organosilanes.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Laccase-catalyzed tyrosine click reaction with 1-methyl-4-arylurazole: rapid labeling on protein surfaces By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4CC03802A, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Keita Nakane, Chizu Fujimura, Shogo Miyano, Zhengyi Liu, Tatsuya Niwa, Hafumi Nishi, Tetsuya Kadonosono, Hideki Taguchi, Shusuke Tomoshige, Minoru Ishikawa, Shinichi SatoOur study shows efficient tyrosine labeling using 1-methyl-4-arylurazole (MAUra) with laccase under mild conditions. This method achieves a high efficiency (kcat/Km = 7.88 × 104 M−1 s−1), selectively targeting exposed tyrosine sites on proteins.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w Positional effects of electron-donating and withdrawing groups on the photophysical properties of single benzene fluorophores By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Chem. Commun., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4CC04451G, CommunicationDopil Kim, Jun Yeong Kim, Haein Kim, Eunjin Jeong, Minhyuk Lee, Dongwook Kim, JunWoo Kim, Myung Hwan Park, Min KimWe investigated how the positional arrangement of electron-donating (amino) and electron-withdrawing (ester) groups in single benzene-based fluorophores influences their emission properties. By synthesizing 26 regioisomeric fluorophores, we achieved wavelength modulation...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
w The wonders of veganism By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:27:50 +0530 The latest trend in the food space is going off milk and meat. Read on and find out where Bengaluru stands on this Full Article Metroplus
w Home-grown luxury By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:08:06 +0530 This year, Chennai has seen two staunchly-local five-star hotels spring up. ELIZABETH MATHEW meets the men behind the ambitious projects Full Article Metroplus
w Jingle all the way By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:55:14 +0530 City hotels hold traditional cake mixing ceremonies, ushering in the spirit of Christmas Full Article Metroplus
w The takeaway is taste By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 18:40:56 +0530 RAHUL VERMA finds a cold weather friend in Mayur Vihar! Full Article Metroplus
w A blend of old and new By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 15:52:54 +0530 Karen Anand discusses the idea behind her Farmers’ Markets and memories of Hyderabad Full Article Metroplus
w Moringa honey: How Italian bees are helping farmers in sweet enterprise By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:16:21 +0530 Moringa honey is among the most popular varieties of floral nectar in the food sector. Farmer and beekeeper N Dhandayuthapani is one of those in the Cauvery delta reaping the benefit of combining apiary with agriculture Full Article Food
w When Kashmiri kehwa sells out in Canada By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:03:53 +0530 Niche regional spices and foods are seeing a surge in popularity, both within India and abroad, in a movement spearheaded by a homesick diaspora, curious lockdown cooks and innovative entrepreneurs Full Article Life & Style
w Reconsider decision to distribute fortified rice through PDS in Wayanad: Shreyams Kumar By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:55:35 +0530 Health issues, social impact not considered, says LJD State president Full Article Kerala
w When Parle G said ‘Oh, fudge’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Aug 2022 15:38:19 +0530 What do you get when a 93-year-old and a two-year-old get together? Bombay Sweet Shop’s desserts steeped in nostalgia with a hint of the modern Full Article Society
w Coimbatore’s Kaapi 2.0 offers healthy snacks with strong filter coffee By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:04:22 +0530 Kaapi 2.0, a new chain of minimalist cafes in the city, offers healthy snack options to munch on along with filter coffee Full Article Life & Style
w The 2022 sadya fix: what Chennai’s restaurants have in store By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:36:46 +0530 Festive fundraisers, takeaway menus, and payasam gift boxes. There’s a lot to choose from for this year’s Onam sadya Full Article Food
w With pop-up restaurants, chefs discover the joys of cooking flexible, seasonal menus By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 19:47:26 +0530 A pandemic-prompted wave of pop-up kitchens has now become a creative way for independent chefs and edgy restaurants to travel, experiment and connect with diners Full Article Life & Style
w Watch | Payasam cakes and Mahabali cookies for Onam By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:31:39 +0530 Bakers and chefs are innovating with the traditional flavours of Onam Full Article Food
w Pesticide residues above limits detected in curry powders sold in Kerala By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:02:21 +0530 Eight samples had no manufacturer details, while the rest were from leading brands Full Article Kochi
w Dawat-e-Hyderabadi with ladies of Luqma kitchen studio By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:14:53 +0530 Traditional Hyderabadi dishes include much more than dum biryani, proves a team of women at Luqma kitchen studio Full Article Life & Style
w Watch | Masterchef Australia 2018 winner Sashi Cheliah opens restaurant in Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:31:53 +0530 A video on Pandan Club, a new restaurant in Chennai with a unique Peranakan Malaysian menu Full Article Food
w Cloud kitchens make a mark in Thiruvananthapuram with pocket-friendly food and a wide range of cuisines By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:12:55 +0530 Still ordering in, though lockdowns are over? You are not alone. As cloud kitchens juggle cuisines and experiment with new dishes from a single space, takeaway in Thiruvananthapuram gets more interesting every day Full Article Food
w Wake up and hit the breakfast in a bottle By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:58:09 +0530 Taste and health may seem paradoxical until you experience Breakfast in a Bottle Full Article Life & Style
w Take home a piece of heritage at this Visakhapatnam sweet store By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:10:47 +0530 Sarvani Sweets launches its series sweet boxes featuring some iconic heritage spots of Visakhapatnam Full Article Society
w Networking over dinner By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:01:08 +0530 A small Facebook group, launched in 2015 by four gourmands, has grown into a vibrant community of over 1,67,000 people, all passionate about food Full Article Food
w Bengaluru hosts Indian Cacao & Craft Chocolate Festival this weekend By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:10:17 +0530 The upcoming craft chocolate fest promises to be an eye-opener on the entire bean-to-bar experience Full Article Food
w Guardians of the galaxy, with fries By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:12:45 +0530 Ciclo Café’s new venture, Big Burger Theory, introduces hampers of hefty space-themed burgers with unexpected frills from guacamole to Japanese curry Full Article Food
w Kozhikode’s iconic sharbat shop downs shutters By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:22:27 +0530 The shop, near the C.H. Flyover junction, often has around twenty people waiting outside at any time of the day Full Article Kerala
w Visiting Abu Dhabi this holiday season? Get a sense of the city’s growing luxury dining scene By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:48:16 +0530 Abu Dhabi is rising as a culinary destination with an emphasis on luxury dining offering cuisine from across the globe Full Article Food
w Goa’s latest fine dining restaurant White Plate serves familiar flavours with a modern twist By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:36:45 +0530 Chef Jason DeSouza’s White Plate serves glocal food with the theatrics of molecular gastronomy wrapped in marble and crystal chandeliers Full Article Food
w Predictions for 2023: AI, VR boom in hospitality, wellness and gaming, and Balenciaga in India By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:44:30 +0530 This is the time of year when that we draw up the Best Of 2022 lists, and trend forecasts for 2023. And But how do you predict the unpredictable? We start with gains from the past. Full Article Life & Style
w Wok the talk By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:51:09 +0530 How an unassuming eatery in Kolkata, Ah Leung, and its iconic dish is the inspiration behind filmmaker-musician Jaimin Rajani’s latest documentary Singhara Chow Full Article Travel
w A four-day Wild Food Festival in the Nilgiris puts the spotlight on sustainability By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:45:14 +0530 Climate crisis is real. It’s time to switch the narrative towards seasonal, locally available produce for sustainability, say speakers at the recently-concluded four-day Nilgiris Wild Food Festival Full Article Food