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Cricket shadows them all

All games and their players, except cricket, do not get their due…




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Boy’s own

Eighteen-year-old B. Aparajith, who was part of the victorious U-19 World Cup cricket team speaks to Priyadarshini Paitandy on balancing studies and sports




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Chennai’s own 10-minute theatre festival is back. Here’s what you can expect

The 10-minute theatre festival, Short + Sweet South India, makes a comeback after two years with enthusiastic participation from new faces and young groups




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Bengaluru Comic Con: Meet the creators of War and Peas, Brown Paperbag Comics, Bakarmax and more

The creators of War and Peas, Brown Paperbag Comics, Bakarmax and more talk about the growth of the Indian webcomics scene as the stage is set for Bengaluru Comic Con




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India will ‘commission a nuclear power reactor every year’: NPCIL chief

An interview with B.C. Pathak on India’s nuclear power plans and strategy




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Division in Bengal, Punjab in INDIA bloc not a blow to INDIA bloc: Sitaram Yechury

“As far as INDIA bloc, in Maharashtra, you have the Maharashtra Vikas Agadi, in Bihar you have the Mahagathbandhan and in Tamil Nadu you have DMK-led secular front. So, in each State these talks are already on. And I am sure by the end of this month, the situation will be far clearer,” says CPI(M) general secretary




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‘The cow’s status doesn’t protect her,’ says Yamini Narayanan

Yamini Narayanan argues that the cow and the Ganga have both been harmed, in the name of being sacred




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Muslims are coming to BJP because we don’t discriminate against them: Sarbananda Sonowal

The development agenda of the PM with special focus on the Northeast will help the NDA win most of the 25 LS seats in the region, says former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, while criticising Congress for misinterpreting CAA for political reasons



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Definitely possible to break BJP fortress in South Bengaluru: Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy 

Reddy talks about her constituency, sexism in politics, and her connect with many groups in an interview with The Hindu



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Monica Raymund and Rebecca Cutter on ‘Hightown’ Season 3: ‘We’re going out with a bang’

Monica Raymund, who plays the lead in the crime drama set in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Rebecca Cutter, the creator of the show, say the third and final season will see the characters end up in a place that feels at once shocking and inevitable




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‘Most of us know what it’s like to love someone deeply who also hurts us deeply’

Prachi Gupta’s devastating narrative also raises important questions on mental health and ways to cope




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Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power’

It is the Congress that has diluted reservations for OBCs by giving a quota to Muslims, says Assam CM



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Congress should explain why Rahul is not fighting from Amethi; it is their cowardice: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Mr. Yadav says the BJP’s strength lies in its collective leadership and that Congress leaders have no ideology



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Turnout in Srinagar shows it was right to revoke Article 370: Amit Shah

37% polling in Srinagar ‘greatest testament to rightness of the decision’, the Union Home Minister says; there is no doubt that the NDA is on its way to 400-plus seats, he adds; says that his party has no history of misusing a majority, and it was a Congress government that had imposed the Emergency and made changes to the Constitution



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Modi’s low level attack on Congress is a sign that he knows he is losing the polls, says K.C. Venugopal

The PM is banking on the weapon of polarising and dividing the people of the country, says Congress general secretary (organisation); he says the Congress has conceded many seats to allies to ensure the BJP government is removed and to end the ‘anarchy of misgovernance and dictatorship’




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Young women must know the wider issues impacting their day-to-day lives: Brinda Karat

Author-politician Brinda Karat on violence against women, the rise of Hindu majoritarianism, its link with Manuvadi, and the impact of this combined force on society




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‘There’s no pure European culture,’ says Josephine Quinn, author of How the World Made the West

In an ambitious narrative on history, Josephine Quinn argues that the West is a product of links with a much larger network of societies




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‘Syeda’s life mirrors India,’ says Neha Dixit, author of ‘The Many Lives of Syeda X: The Story of an Unknown Indian’

Journalist Neha Dixit is shocked at the invisibilisation of the urban poor, the backbone of the nation




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There is some science to swing bowling, somebody has taught Arshdeep that: Fanie de Villiers

A masterful exponent of seam and swing bowling, de Villiers shares his thoughts on the craft and its practitioners, and sheds light on why he was so good at the death and what it was like to be a part of an era when South Africa returned to the international game




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Congress is competent to fight polls on its own in Haryana: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

‘I am satisfied with our performance in the Lok Sabha election because the INDIA bloc vote share was the highest in Haryana among all other States — 47.62%,’ the former Haryana CM said




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Coordination environment-tailored electronic structure of single atomic copper sites for efficient electrochemical nitrate reduction toward ammonia

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8360-8367
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02746A, Paper
Tianchi Huang, Taiyu Liang, Jiao You, Qihua Huo, Shuai Qi, Jingwen Zhao, Na Meng, Jinglian Liao, Chunyan Shang, Hengpan Yang, Qi Hu, Chuanxin He
A robust strategy is developed to finely tune the electronic structure of Cu by employing single atomic Cu–N–C via both first and second coordination shell engineering, thereby boosting the performance for the nitrate reduction reaction.
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Photoelectrochemical nitrate denitrification towards acidic ammonia synthesis on copper-decorated black silicon

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE04438J, Paper
Yuchan Li, Qi Zhang, Huan Dai, Dong He, Zunjian Ke, Xiangheng Xiao
This work highlights the exceptional performance and great potentials of a Cu nanoparticle decorated silicon nanowire arrays (Cu–Si NWs) for photoelectrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia in acidic electrolyte and in realistic wastewater.
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Customized structures of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks towards photocatalysis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03766A, Review Article
Chengdi Ma, Liyang Qin, Tianhua Zhou, Jian Zhang
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the unique structural characteristics of HOFs and their diverse functional properties, while further exploring the potential of HOFs in the field of photocatalysis.
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N-type Ag2S modified CZTSSe solar cell with lowest Voc,def

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03244F, Paper
Jin Yang, Junjie Fu, Weiwei Dong, Shu Ren, Xin Zhang, Jingyi Su, Chaoliang Zhao, Meng Wei, Dandan Zhao, Yange Zhang, Sixin Wu, Zhi Zheng
The Sn, Zn-doped Ag2S plays a triple role in CZTSSe devices: p–n conversion, front-interface bandgap grading, and defect passivation. This strategy achieved an efficiency of 14.25%, with the Voc of 0.584 V and the lowest Voc,def of 0.228 V.
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An electric double layer regulator empowers robust solid-electrolyte interphase for potassium metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03978E, Paper
Xueyu Lian, Liang Xu, Zhijing Ju, Ziang Chen, Xiaopeng Chen, Yuyang Yi, Zhengnan Tian, Tao Cheng, Shi Xue Dou, Xinyong Tao, Jingyu Sun
The electric double layer (EDL) plays a key role in constructing solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) for high-energy metal anodes. Nevertheless, the significance of EDL and its associated influence remain elusive...
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A monolithic Co-FeCo8S8 electrode for stable anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer driven by fluctuating power supply

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE04993D, Communication
Jahangir Khan, Heming Liu, Tianhao Zhang, Xin Kang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Yuxiao Dong, Shanlin Li, Jiarong Liu, Qiangmin Yu, Bilu Liu
Integrating water electrolysis and green electricity offers a promising approach towards sustainable and clean energy. However, such a system demands electrodes that can swiftly and stably adapt to fluctuating power...
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Depressing charge recombination in hybrid perovskites by introducing a dynamic electron/energy relay couple towards enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03864A, Paper
Jiaqi Liu, Yuxin Xie, Yongxin Jiao, Hefeng Zhang, Junhui Wang, Yuying Gao, Xu Zong
Extraordinary photocatalytic hydrogen evolution is achieved on methylammonium lead iodide perovskites by introducing a dynamic Cu/(CuI2) couple as the electron/energy relay station and the Pt co-catalyst as the charge/energy-releasing promotor.
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Ordered grain boundary reconstruction induces high-efficiency thermoelectric power generation in SnTe

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE04639K, Paper
Qian Deng, Fujie Zhang, Xiaoyu Yang, Ruiheng Li, Chengliang Xia, Pengfei Nan, Yue Chen, Binghui Ge, Ran Ang, Jiaqing He
The “ordered grain boundary reconstruction” significantly improved the thermoelectric performance of SnTe, achieving a record conversion efficiency of ∼10.5%.
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A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8545-8556
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02450H, Paper
Dongbo Wei, Lyuming Pan, Jing Sun, Meisheng Han, Manrong Song, Jincong Guo, Qing Zhang, Cailin Xiao, Zheng Li, Shuaibin Wan, Yubai Li, Lin Zeng, Lei Wei, Tianshou Zhao
This work presents an all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell using degraded redox flow battery electrolyte as the cathode fuel. This approach efficiently generates power while regenerating the electrolyte, advancing energy conversion and storage.
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A wearable DC tribovoltaic power textile woven by P/N-type organic semiconductor fibers

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8621-8632
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02662D, Paper
Open Access
Beibei Fan, Guoxu Liu, Yiming Dai, Zefang Dong, Ruifei Luan, Likun Gong, Zhi Zhang, Zhong Lin Wang, Chi Zhang
A high-performance, wearable tribovoltaic DC power supply textile was prepared using a traditional weaving process. The WDPs have high flexibility, excellent environmental robustness, lower internal resistance, and washability.
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Faster decarbonization of heavy industries in low-carbon power grids: using process flexibility for handling grid congestions

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8838-8854
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03888F, Paper
Sverre Stefanussen Foslie, Brage Rugstad Knudsen, Sigurd Bjarghov, Magnus Korpås
This work highlights the importance of process flexibility in industry decarbonization, showing it can enhance transmission grid capacity at costs comparable to other grid reinforcement measures, thereby enabling faster electrification of demand.
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A techno-economic study of photovoltaic-solid oxide electrolysis cell coupled magnesium hydride-based hydrogen storage and transportation toward large-scale applications of green hydrogen

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8429-8456
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE04224G, Analysis
Xusheng Wang, Longfei Shao, Shouyi Hu, Zi Li, Hangzuo Guo, Jiaqi Zhang, Yingyan Zhao, Xi Lin, Binjian Nie, Zhigang Hu, Jianxin Zou
Integrating PV-SOEC for hydrogen production with MgH2-based storage and transportation holds significant potential in advancing the hydrogen supply chain.
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Microenvironment engineering of covalent organic framework based single/dual-atom catalysts toward sustainable energy conversion and storage

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8482-8528
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03704A, Review Article
Ligang Wang, Jialu Li, Shufang Ji, Yuli Xiong, Dingsheng Wang
The recent advances in design principles, synthetic strategies, advanced characterization techniques and promising applications of state-of-the-art COF-based SACs/DACs were comprehensively discussed and explored.
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Harnessing enhanced lithium-ion storage in self-assembled organic nanowires for batteries and metal-ion supercapacitors

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8874-8884
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02777A, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Ievgen Obraztsov, Rostislav Langer, Jean G. A. Ruthes, Volker Presser, Michal Otyepka, Radek Zbořil, Aristides Bakandritsos
Mesoscale engineering of small organic molecules towards a 3D nanowire network offers a potent toolkit for improved energy storage performance.
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Towards efficient and stable organic solar cells: fixing the morphology problem in block copolymer active layers with synergistic strategies supported by interpretable machine learning

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8954-8965
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE03168G, Paper
Yu Cui, Qunping Fan, Hao Feng, Tao Li, Dmitry Yu. Paraschuk, Wei Ma, Han Yan
Interpretable machine learning identifies the causal structure–property relationships and key control factors in block copolymer organic solar cells with excellent power conversion efficiency and thermal stability.
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Bicontinuous-phase electrolyte for a highly reversible Zn metal anode working at ultralow temperature

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,8966-8977
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE02815E, Paper
Mi Xu, Beinuo Zhang, Yudong Sang, Dan Luo, Rui Gao, Qianyi Ma, Haozhen Dou, Zhongwei Chen
A bicontinuous-phase electrolyte with a well-balanced solvation sheath is proposed, which delivers fast desolvation kinetics and generates a uniform in situ solid electrolyte interface, thus achieving a long-lasting Zn anode at low temperatures.
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Self-assembled porous salt crystals for solar-powered crystallization

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE04741A, Paper
Jie Yu, Lenan Zhang, Jintong Gao, Wenyu Han, Ruzhu Wang, Zhenyuan Xu
Thermally localized solar evaporation has been recognized as an efficient and suitable pathway for desalination and brine treatment. However, the annoying salt crystallization inside the porous evaporator brings challenges for...
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HC directive to ensure proper crowd management at Sabarimala

The Bench also allows on an experimental basis parking of cars carrying pilgrims at Chakkupallam-II and Hilltop in a regulated manner




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Thowheed Jamaath members stage demonstration against Bill




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Knowledge centres to facilitate coaching classes for TNPSC exam




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University rankings and academic metrics that raise eyebrows

The 2025 ranking of India’s top research institution and the assessment of other institutions raise questions about the objectivity and the credibility of the agency’s ranking system




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Lakshmi Swaminathan on how legendary architect Didi Contractor imagined spaces

‘Didi evocatively narrated her designs as stories as she drew. By living her ideals in day-to-day life, she introduced me to an elegantly simple lifestyle,’ says Didi’s student Lakshmi Swaminathan




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Crowd of confusion: On the Maharashtra political scene, polls  

The polls may settle the churn in Maharashtra politics 




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States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’

The Centre’s NBC step and, subsequently, Kerala’s move to approach the higher judiciary on the issue, highlight the need to revisit Article 293 of the Constitution




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The Waqf row and the BJP’s goals

The timing of the party’s campaign in Karnataka is opportune




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Can India get rich before growing old?

To reap its demographic dividend before it becomes too late, India must create jobs in manufacturing




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​Political meltdown: On the crisis in Germany

Germany seems set for an economic crisis amid political instability




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TiO2 nanopowder and nanofilm catalysts in the disinfection and mineralization of S. aureus with solar-simulated radiation

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00540B, Paper
Raed Shqier, Ahed Zyoud, Muath H. S. Helal, Heba Nassar, Raed Alkowni, Mohyeddin Assali, Shaher Zyoud, Naser Qamhieh, Abdul Razack Hajamohideen, Shadi Sawalha, Samer H. Zyoud, Hikmat S. Hilal
TiO2 films photo-catalyze S. aureus rupture and mineralization of resulting organic materials.
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Mediated electron transfer in a photo-bioreactor: continuous flow hydroxylation using cytochrome P450 BM3 in NADPH-free conditions

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,803-815
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00569K, Paper
Ali Fendri, Donya Valikhani, Joelle N. Pelletier
We designed a proof-of-concept photo-bioreactor enabling continuous flow NADPH-free activation of cytochrome P450 BM3 via mediated electron transfer.
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Synthesis of hollow sphere structured TiO2 loaded with Ag2O and its photocatalytic activity

React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,861-871
DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00473B, Paper
Hejin Liu, Ying Liu, Xueqin Wang, Peng Qiao, Wenyi Wang, Mei Zhang, Yanxiu Liu, Hua Song
Owing to its high stability and catalytic activity, TiO2 has been widely used as a photocatalyst where its photocatalytic performance can be significantly improved by microstructure regulation and semiconductor loading.
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