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Initiative to impart innovative pedagogy to senior teachers in government schools




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Puducherry records ‘very poor’ air quality day after Deepavali

According to a press release, the ambient air quality monitored by the Puducherry Pollution Control Committee (PPCC) at Reddiyarpalayam, Mudaliarpet, and Anna Nagar in the city found PM (10) and PM (2.5) levels to be on the higher side




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CM’s Liberation Day address was mere rhetoric, says CPI




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Drive to clear walkways in Puducherry of encroachments enters fourth day

Following public complaints and newspaper reports highlighting illegal encroachments causing hindrance to free movement of vehicles and pedestrians on thoroughfares and arterial roads, the District Administration launched a month-long drive a few days ago




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How Upside-Down Models Revolutionized Architecture, Making Possible St. Paul’s Cathedral, Sagrada Família & More

For 142 years now, Sagrada Família has been growing toward the sky. Or at least that’s what it seems to be doing, as its ongoing construction realizes ever more fully a host of forms that look and feel not quite of this earth. It makes a kind of sense to learn that, in designing the […]




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Synergistic in situ growth of a MOF on the surface of Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets with different tannic acid (TA) ratios for the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17620-17634
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02771J, Paper
Huanggen Yang, Pei Zhang, Qi Zheng, Asif Hayat, Hisham S. M. Abd-Rabboh, Saleem Raza, Duofu Li, Yan Sui
The integration of a two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide (MXene) with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) presents a promising avenue for addressing the limitations of MXene materials in various applications.
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Fabrication of effect pigments with full visible photonic crystal colors via the shear-induced assembly of multinary colloidal nanoparticles

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17695-17703
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02761B, Paper
Qilin Guo, Huateng Li, Xiuli Wang, Changchun Wang
An efficient shear-induced co-assembly strategy is provided for creating full-spectrum tunable structural color materials and complex photonic nanostructures by handily manipulating varied relative ratios of multinary colloidal nanoparticles.
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Synergistic modulation of BiOI by atomic-level vacancies and dominant facets for efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17676-17686
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02536A, Paper
Qicheng He, Zhihao Zhang, Quanxi Zhang, Zhifeng Zhang
BiOI-2 exhibits excellent photocatalytic degradation performance through the synergistic regulation of defects and facets.
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride by hollow nanofiber Ag@ZnGa2O4/ZnO with synergistic effects of LSPR and S-scheme interface engineering

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, 12,17448-17457
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02853H, Paper
Zhiyuan Chen, Wenhui Chen, Peipei Han, Jizhou Yang, Zhi Wan, Peng Hu, Feng Teng, Haibo Fan
Compared with traditional photocatalytic materials, hollow nanofibers can show greatly improved photocatalytic efficiency due to their large specific surface area and more surface-active sites.
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Facile Synthesis of Silicon Quantum Dots with Photoluminescence in the Near-Ultraviolet to Violet Region via Wet Oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC02095B, Paper
Yizhou He, Qianxi Hao, Chi Zhang, Qi Wang, Wenxin Zeng, Jiamin Yu, Xue Yang, Shaorong Li, Xiaowei Guo, Serguei Lazarouk
To emit blue photoluminescence (PL), the size of silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) must be reduced to below 1.7 nm, which leads to a considerable increase in synthesis difficulty and cost....
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Improving electromagnetic engineering of thermal conductive composites by establishing continuous thermal conductive networks with gradient impedance

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03974B, Paper
Dong An, Hongfeng Chen, Huitao Yu, Jiaqi Chen, Junru Yao, Chingping Wong, Wei Feng
Mechanism schematic of the EM wave absorption and thermal conduction of composites.
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Cu2O/Ga2O3 pn-junction photodetector with low dark current and high detectivity

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04165H, Paper
Mingyang Li, Dayong Jiang, Man Zhao
This article combines Cu2O and a-Ga2O3 to form a heterojunction, achieving low dark current and high detectivity of photodetectors.
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A metal–organic framework enhanced single network organohydrogel with superior low-temperature adaptability and UV-blocking capability towards human-motion sensing

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03148B, Paper
Ying Li, Zhongquan Yu, Jialuo Zhang, Enke Feng, Xiaoqin Li, Linan Cao, Zhiming Yang, Zhiqiang Wu
A UiO-66-NH2 nanoparticle reinforced organohydrogel with anti-freezing and UV-blocking properties was synthesized for sensing complex human movements and transmitting different messages even at subzero temperature.
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Europium ions modulated room temperature phosphorescence in dye-encapsulated MOFs for dual-modal fluorescence-afterglow

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC03221G, Paper
Jiabo Chen, Renrui Sun, Wanjun Yang, Feifei Xing, Xiaolin Yu, Lining Sun
In recent years, room temperature phosphorescent (RTP) materials have attracted widespread attention in the field of material science due to their exceptional optical properties. In this study, we explore a...
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High-performance solar-blind imaging photodetectors based on micrometer-thick β-Ga2O3 films grown by thermal oxidation of gallium

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04116J, Paper
Haitao Zhou, Hongbin Wang, Jiangang Ma, Bingsheng Li, Haiyang Xu, Yichun Liu
A preparation method for micrometer-sized β-Ga2O3 films was developed. The MSM device has a responsivity greater than 1.7 A W−1 and has good solar-blind ultraviolet imaging performance.
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Robust Dihydroxyacetone Production via Photoelectrochemical Glycerol Oxidation using Oxygen Vacant BiVO4 Photoanode

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4TC04085F, Paper
Yeji Lee, Yeseul Jo, Youn Jeong Jang
Photoelectrochemical conversion of glycerol into high-value dihydroxyacetone offers a sustainable approach via BiVO4 semiconductor materials, which manifest highly photoactive properties. However, dihydroxyacetone production poses a limitation due to poor charge...
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Today’s heat will result in tomorrow’s crisis

The obvious good weather and extreme temperatures are accompanied by a boom in travelers, but climate change, if nothing remedies it, signals a bleak future for the tourism industry



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From protester tearing down the boundaries, to successful entrepreneur today

The nuclear power phase-out, the energy transition and the fight against climate change have resulted in the emergence of new business models in Germany. This is the success story of Klaus Meier.



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Big data, small energy bills

Using algorithms and analytics (as well as smart glasses), a French startup identifies potential energy savings for industries from cheese manufacturers to particle accelerators



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Kareena celebrates Saif's 50th birthday with a kiss!

Kareena Kapoor planned a birthday bash for husband Saif Ali Khan's 50th birthday on August 16, and the guests included Karisma Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu.





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Bollywood Celebrates their Daughters!

Film folk are celebrating their daughters on social media, and the pictures are adorable!





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Varun Dhawan's lovely Maldives holiday

After Taapsee Pannu, Neha Dhupia, Mandira Bedi and badminton star Saina Nehwal, it is Varun Dhawan's turn to head out to the Maldives.




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PIX: Sophie Choudry's bikini holiday

Yes, it's that time of the day to peep into yet another Maldives holiday!




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What's a pretty Daisy doing in the Maldives?

Like other Bollywood stars, Daisy Shah took a trip to the Maldives.




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Step Inside Aditi Rao Hydari's Home

In the fifth season of Asian Paints' Where the Heart Is, we take you inside Aditi Rao Hydari's home.




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WATCH! Guru Randhawa's Dating Tips

'I haven't tried Tinder yet because itne saare swipe right ko main kaise handle karoonga?'







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When Varun, Kiara Decide To Dance

The duo promote their film JugJugg Jeeyo.




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'Alia is the dal-chawal with tadka'

'One thing I really lack as an actor is angst. I'm not an angry person. I'm a very fun-loving, happy, detached guy.'




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What Vijay Deverakonda's Mom Calls Him

'=I love telling stories, and I love telling them to huger audiences and big auditoriums.;'And what better auditorium than India?'




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#IndianIdol: Painter Who Dares To Dream

'I am a very poor man. My family has nothing to eat sometimes.'




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The Day Akshay Became A Puppet

Whatever the fate of his movie may be at the box office, Akshay Kumar sure knows how to entertain his audiences.




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Meet The Kamini Of Monica O My Darling!

Directed by Vasan Bala, the murder mystery will stream on Netflix from November 11.




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The Shehzada Arrives!

Kartik Aaryan is Bollywood's newest Shehzada, and his entry at the trailer launch of his latest film is proof of that.




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SEE: Disco Dancer Comes Alive On Stage

'The music was so good that I felt that it would be a great way to bring it back to life.'




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Watch Shilpa Shetty Dance!

After celebrating the Ganpati festival with her family and friends, Shilpa Shetty said goodbye to the Lord with a lot of fanfare.




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Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Birthday

As Rajinikanth turned 73 on December 12, fans gathered outside his residence in Chennai to celebrate his birthday.




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WATCH: Fans Celebrate Salman's Birthday

Fans have been queuing up outside Salman Khan's home from Tuesday night to catch a glimpse of the superstar, who celebrates his 58th birthday on December 27.




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Watch: Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan wed Nupur Shikhare on Wednesday, January 3, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel.




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'Veer Savarkar is anti-propaganda film'

"I owe it to Veer Savarkar, to his spirit, to his legacy and to his untold story so that I tell it well and it reaches people, and people absorb it and feel what he went through and all the sacrifices that he made, which have been brushed under the carpet."




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Janhvi Is Not A 'Damsel In Distress'

'In my earlier films, I played meek, very innocent, kind of roles but Suhana (her character's name in the film) is not like that. She is not an abla naari (damsel in distress) and that was very exciting for me.'





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Look Who's Dancing To Tauba Tauba!

Everyone is in the Diwali spirit, from our dear readers to Bollywood, to the White House!




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Medicine wheels of the Plains and Rocky Mountains / an update[d] compendium (Reeves and Kennedy) and edited collection of works by John Brumley, Ted Birmie, Rebecca Kallevig, Barry Dau, Trevor Peck, and Dean Wetzel ; overall editors, Brian O. K. Reeves, M

xxv, 359 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. + 1 folded map




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Affordable swine flu vaccine that never made it




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Visible change in health indicators, says Nadda



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