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Combination of dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies for preparing unique {RE9}-cluster-based MOFs: efficient CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2071-2080
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02527F, Research Article
Ying Zhao, Dan Wu, Yidan Qiao, Guo-Ping Yang, Lu-Fang Ma, Yao-Yu Wang
A series of 2D {RE9}-cluster-based rare-earth MOFs were built by dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies. They exhibit excellent catalytic activity in CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation under mild conditions.
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Harnessing nanoscale spatial effects in inner-modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 for enhanced Knoevenagel condensation reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02190D, Research Article
Semi Kim, Seojeong Woo, Cheongwon Bae, Yuri Jeon, Yeeun Seong, Song Li, Juyeong Kim
Precise carving of ZIF nanocrystals generates heterogeneous internal mesoporosity, providing effective mass transport and uncoordinated active sites for enhanced heterogeneous catalysis.
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Effects of weak intramolecular interactions and distortions from trigonal prismatic coordination on the magnetic properties of zero-field Co(II) single-ion magnets

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02507A, Research Article
Ben Zhang, Yang Zhou, Hao-Yi Huang, Xiao-Le Zhang, Yi Xiang, Yanbo Shi, Chennan Zhang, Aihua Yuan, Xingwei Cai, Lei Chen, Yi-Quan Zhang, Zhao-Bo Hu
The change of counter anions significantly affects the environment around Co(II) ions, leading to two zero-field single-ion magnets possessing different uniaxial anisotropies and dynamic magnetic properties.
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Modulating Mn self-reduction and multimodal luminescence in CaSb2O6 through La3+ doping for quadruple-mode dynamic anti-counterfeiting and optical temperature sensing applications

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00493K, Research Article
Fenzhong Long, Lu Xie, Jiawei Fu, Kaian Shan, Huihui Fei, Xinmin Zhang
The co-doping La3+strategy was employed to modulate Mn self-reduction and multimodal luminescence in CaS2O6:Mn. CaS2O6:Mn has potential application in optical anti-counterfeiting and high-sensitivity temperature sensing applications.
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An unusual reaction in nitromethane solution: use of the Cp*Rh moiety to form Prussian blue analogues

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00343H, Research Article
Huirong Ma, Liangchen Liu, Yuluan Liao, Huatian Shi, Po Sun, Weibin Yu
The direct decomposition of nitromethane into nitrile compounds is a significant challenge due to the occurrence of severe side-reactions.
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Integrating multiple regulatory strategies: phase, morphology and interface engineering to construct a hierarchical Ni2P–MoS2/rGO heterostructure catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00262H, Research Article
Xinyi Wang, Jing Jin, Zeyuan Gao, Li Hou, Xiwen Tao, Jing Wang, Yueqi Zhao, Faming Gao
Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with a large surface area and unique electronic properties has emerged as a promising noble metal-free catalyst for electrochemical energy storage/conversion applications.
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Achieving high-sensitivity dual-mode optical thermometry via phonon-assisted cross-relaxation in a double-perovskite structured up-conversion phosphor

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00395K, Research Article
Houhe Dong, Zonghao Lei, Shikun Su, Wenhua Yang, Xuyang Zhang, Wenying Teng, Guangyue Zu, Bing Teng, Degao Zhong
By adjusting the phonon energy of the host crystal (Ca2+/Sr2+/Ba2+) LaLiTeO6:Yb3+, Tm3+ phosphor, combined with the cross-relaxation phenomenon, a high-sensitivity thermometer for dual-mode temperature measurement was constructed.
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Porphyrin-based MOFs for photocatalysis in water: advancements in solar fuels generation and pollutants degradation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2212-2245
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI01996A, Review Article
Open Access
Fangbing Liu, Irene Rincón, Herme G. Baldoví, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Patricia Horcajada, Sara Rojas, Sergio Navalón, Alexandra Fateeva
This review highlights the recent advances in the photocatalytic applications of porphyrin-based MOFs in aqueous environments for solar fuel generation and water remediation.
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Development of In–Cu binary oxide catalysts for hydrogenating CO2via thermocatalytic and electrocatalytic routes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2319-2338
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02499G, Research Article
Open Access
Marco Pietro Mezzapesa, Fabio Salomone, Hilmar Guzmán, Federica Zammillo, Roberto Millini, Letizia Bua, Gianluigi Marra, Alessandra Tacca, Rosamaria Marrazzo, Nunzio Russo, Raffaele Pirone, Simelys Hernández, Samir Bensaid
Carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation to obtain valuable chemicals and fuels via thermocatalysis or electrocatalysis is a promising and sustainable method for CO2 utilization.
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Carboxylate trapping engineering to fabricate monodispersed dual-atom iron sites for efficient oxygen reduction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2260-2271
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00124A, Research Article
Hailiang Chu, Yilong Wu, Shujun Qiu, Chunfeng Shao, Yongpeng Xia, Yongjin Zou, Baitao Li, Kai Dai, Lixian Sun
Atomically dispersed catalysts with dense accessible Fe–Fe binary active sites supported on hierarchically ordered porous N-doped carbon are prepared via a general carboxylate-assisted strategy and they display drastically enhanced ORR activity.
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Selenium doping induced phase transformation and interlayer expansion boost the zinc storage performance of molybdenum disulfide

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2272-2280
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00344F, Research Article
Mengfan Niu, Wenli Xin, Lei Zhang, Min Yang, Yaheng Geng, Xilin Xiao, Hui Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhu
This work synthesized Se-doped MoS2 nanosheets as a cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and they exhibited largely improved electrochemical performance owing to their high content of the 1T phase (64%) and expanded interlayer spacing (0.65 nm).
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Solvent-modulated assembly of peptide and cerium functionalized gigantic {Mo120Ce6}2 dimers for high-efficiency photocatalytic oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2355-2364
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00339J, Research Article
Dexiang Zhou, Bingbing Li, Qixin Zhao, Xinyu Tang, Tingya Lan, Heyang Su, Guoping Yang, Weimin Xuan
Two gigantic peptide and cerium functionalized {Mo120Ce6}2 dimers have been constructed via a solvent-modulated assembly and applied for effective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides.
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High-efficiency ammonia synthesis via electrochemical nitrate reduction over Co3O4 nanoarrays by B doping

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2339-2345
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00310A, Research Article
Zhiqin Deng, Heng Liu, Huiyong Wang, Chaoqun Ma, Juan Du, Baozhan Zheng
B acts as an effective dopant to boost the catalytic activity of Co3O4 for the nitrate reduction reaction towards NH3 synthesis. Such B-Co3O4/TM achieves a high faradaic efficiency of 94.7% and a large NH3 yield rate of 407.3 μmol h−1 cm−2.
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Three in one: a cadmium bismuth vanadate NLO crystal exhibiting a large second-harmonic generation response and enhanced birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2384-2391
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00261J, Research Article
Shuya Liu, Conggang Li, Jinmiao Jiao, Yuheng She, Tinghui Zhang, Dianxing Ju, Ning Ye, Zhanggui Hu, Yicheng Wu
A novel vanadate NLO crystal Cd2BiVO6 was synthesized through spontaneous crystallization, exhibiting a large SHG response, an enhanced birefringence and a wide transmittance range.
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Enhancing the separation of C2H4/C2H6 in customized MOR zeolites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2427-2435
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00236A, Research Article
Hongwei Chen, Binyu Wang, Bin Zhang, Yongheng Ren, Jiuhong Chen, Jiabao Gui, Xiufeng Shi, Wenfu Yan, Jinping Li, Libo Li
MOR zeolites synthesized with cost-effective, non-toxic materials enhance ethylene separation without Ag or Cu modification. The customized framework composition improves adsorptive properties economically.
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Selective syntheses of homoleptic Ir(III) complexes bearing di-CF3-functionalized benzoimidazol-2-ylidenes for generation of blue phosphorescence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2413-2426
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00454J, Research Article
Open Access
Jie Yan, Yi Pan, I-Che Peng, Wen-Yi Hung, Bingjie Hu, Guowei Ni, Shek-Man Yiu, Yun Chi, Kai Chung Lau
Di-CF3-functionalized benzo[d]imidazol-3-ium pro-chelates were employed in the selective syntheses of fac-coordinated Ir(III) carbene emitters for efficient blue electroluminescence and hyperphosphorescence.
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Ultrathin 2D–2D NiFe LDH/MOF heterojunction nanosheets: an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst for water oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2489-2497
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00090K, Research Article
Haoran Yin, Shibiao Su, Di Yao, Lixia Wang, Xinqiang Liu, Tayirjan Taylor Isimjan, Xiulin Yang, Dandan Cai
An ultrathin NiFe LDH/MOF catalyst is grown on carbon paper by an in situ self-dissociation–assembly strategy. Studies reveal that the strong electronic interaction between Fe and Ni species with rich active sites results in good OER and OWS performance.
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Nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles to build a high-rate and long-lifespan aqueous Zn2+/Cl− dual-ion battery

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00499J, Research Article
Wenbo Guo, Tianyuan Zhang, Guangchang Shu, Leiyu Fan, Zhouxiang Wu, Lei Yan, Liyuan Zhang, Haoxiang Yu, Ting-Feng Yi, Jie Shu
A high-performance aqueous Zn2+/Cl dual-ion battery is built by using nanocarbon armor reinforced Ag particles as the cathode, metallic Zn as the anode and ZnCl2 as the electrolyte.
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Stable Calcium Ellagate Metal-Organic Framework as High Performance Green Memorizer Bearing High Working Temperature

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00038B, Research Article
Ting-Bo Liu, Jing-Wen Deng, Li Yi, Hai-Ying Fu, Liang-Wen Shi, Shi-Ying Lin, Yue Liu, Hao-Hong Li, Jing-Bo Liu, Jian-Zhi Liu
The development of green memorizers with distinct mechanism is significant. In this work, renewable polyphenol ellagic acid (EA) and environmentally friendly calcium were used to construct a unique 3D interpenetrated...
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Homochiral Dy2 single-molecule magnets with strong magneto-optical Faraday effect and strong third-harmonic generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00691G, Research Article
Cai-Ming Liu, Rong Sun, Xiang Hao, Xi-Li Li, Bingwu Wang
Four pairs of homochiral Dy2 complexes were directionally prepared using homochiral β-diketone ligands {D-Htfc/L-Htfc = (+)/(−)-3-trifluoroacetyl camphor, D-Hpfc/L-Hpfc = 3-(perfluorobutyryl)-(+)/(−)-camphor} and hydrazone Schiff base bridging ligands {H2L1 = (E)-N'-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide, H2L2...
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Chelating Coordination Modulation Method for the Synthesis of Ti-MOF Single Crystals

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00436A, Research Article
Hui-Zi Li, Shangda Li, Fei Wang, Jian Zhang
Despite titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (Ti-MOFs) are promising as efficient photocatalysts, the high reactivity of titanium ions makes the synthesis and structure determination of new Ti-MOFs quite challenging. In this study,...
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Radiochromic Semiconductive MOF with High Sensitivity and Fast Photochromic Response for Dual-mode X-ray Direct Detection

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00771A, Research Article
Xuying Yu, Jia-Rong Mi, Qiu-Pei Qin, Xin-Ping Fang, Yong-Fang Han, Li-Zhen Cai, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
X-ray direct detectors, which may directly convert X-rays into electrical signals through semiconductors, are highly desirable for early cancer screening and other applications. Prevailing commercial amorphous Se detectors still suffer...
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Post-synthetic modification of a covalent organic framework via a thiol–ene reaction for improving fluorescence detection and removal of cationic crystal violet carcinogenic dye

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00419A, Research Article
Ke Li, Bing Yan
Based on a thiol–ene reaction, a covalent organic framework containing olefins (COF-A) is modified with 2-mercaptoacetic acid to prepare COF-S-COOH for the first time, which greatly improves the sensing and adsorption capacity for crystal violet.
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Phase switching and shape-memory effect in a molecular material: revisiting the Werner complex [Ni(4-MePy)4(NCS)2]

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00636D, Research Article
Open Access
Shi-Qiang Wang, Shaza Darwish, Catiucia Matos, Zicong Marvin Wong, Anjaiah Nalaparaju, Yifei Luo, Jun Zhu, Xiaofei Zhang, Zhengtao Xu, Michael Zaworotko
Shape-memory effects and stimuli-induced phase transformations are observed across many types of materials but remain understudied in molecular materials. In this contribution, we revisit the Werner complex, [Ni(4-MePy)4(NCS)2] (4-MePy =...
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Insights into the modulation mechanisms of multiple active sites in a conjugated small molecule towards organic cathode capacity from first-principles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00547C, Research Article
Zhaopeng Sun, Hao Tian, Meng Zhang, Yi Zhang, Zhiping Li, Weiwei Huang
The modulation mechanisms of Na+ within the redox-active sites of the two-dimensional conjugated organic small-molecule 3BQ, and their impact on the initial capacity of a 3BQ cathode for Na-ion batteries, were investigated using first-principles calculations.
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Advances in technical strategies for monitoring the reduction of platinum(IV) complexes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00459K, Review Article
Open Access
Shu Chen, Qiyuan Zhou, Ka-Yan Ng, Zoufeng Xu, Weikang Xu, Guangyu Zhu
The reduction of Pt(IV) complexes can be monitored by various analytical techniques. These techniques hold significant promise in elucidating the mechanisms of Pt(IV) prodrug activation, aiding in the rational design of novel Pt(IV) prodrugs.
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Trifluoroacetic acid molecules confined into/onto metal–organic frameworks using H2btzip for efficiently improving proton conductivity using a synergistic effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00605D, Research Article
Xiaoxue Ma, Xin Li, Xueke Han, Lu Zhang, Ronghua Liu, Hongguo Hao, Hui Yan, Xin Zhao, Xiangjin Kong, Huawei Zhou, Xia Li, Hongjie Zhu, Suna Wang, Yunwu Li, Dichang Zhong, Fangna Dai
Two outstanding proton conducting materials have been obtained by loading TFA molecules onto/into the surface or pores of MOFs. After post-treatment, their proton conductivity values are greatly increased under the same conditions.
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Crude Check: More gains projected

Retain the futures buy position




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Optimism in global commodities market over Chinese measures may be short-lived, say analysts

Subdued demand, struggling property sector may exert downward pressure on metals




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Edible oil import down by 6% in 11 months

India imported 145.35 lakh tonnes (lt) of edible oil during the first 11 months of the oil year 2023-24, against 154.68 lt in the corresponding period of the previous oil year




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SEBI panel mulls new category of commodity funds

MF investment in ETCDs is estimated to be under ₹10,000 crore




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Your cuppa to cost more as coffee roasters set to hike prices

Auction prices have more than doubled since the beginning of the year as domestic prices tail global trend




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MCX to launch monthly gold option contract

MCX reduces gold option expiry to monthly, improving liquidity and attracting more participants, benefiting jewellers and increasing revenue




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Stronger monsoon winds bringing more rainfall to arid regions of north-west India: Southampton varsity study

The study reports 40% increase in south-west monsoon rainfall over north-west India in recent years  




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Crude oil trades higher as market monitors developments in West Asia 

At 9.56 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $74.50, up by 0.16 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $70.28, up by 0.13 per cent




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Festivals, agriculture, elections set to boost India's oil demand: S&P Global Commodity Insights

According to the commodities information services provider, India's oil demand decreased in September on a yearly basis, due to above normal rainfall, which affected road movement, construction, and mining activities




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Manufacturing method of lab grown diamonds should be declared before export and import: CBIC

The new norms, which will help in quick processing and inspection of consignments, are to be effective from December 1




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Golden morning, balanced diet & tennis




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Mountain rides, mindfulness and insightful reading

Start your day with InsuranceDekho CTO Ish Babbar’s morning mindfulness routine: deep breathing, stretching, running & more




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Crystal-ball gazing: Diagnostics, faster & more precise

Comprehensive remote monitoring has the potential to revolutionise healthcare




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Morning run, nutritious meals and unwinding

Prioritise mornings with running, balanced diet, revitalizing workouts and meditation for mental health, says Nishant Pitti, CEO and Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip




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PLI, plugging chinks in the country’s manufacturing armour for drugs and devices

 Call for simplification of licencing regimes gets louder even as benefits become tangible 




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More than just a number: A call to improve adverse event reporting

Heal the hurt: Redressal and support are critical to keep the faith in the system from breaking down




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Mountain hikes, for fitness and zen

Uma R Krishnan, MD, Optum India, on her exercise routine, favourite cuisines and tips to manage stress




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Breaking down ‘patent thickets’ without smothering innovation

With recent patent-linked rejections, governments push back on big pharma’s strategy




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Pranayam, veggie smoothies and adventure sports

Dr Sanjay Katkar on staying active, healthy eating and meditation for a balanced lifestyle




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World Mosquito Day

The World Mosquito Day (August 20) raises awareness on mosquito-borne diseases.




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Centre launches mobile app for grievance redressal of rice millers

Move to enchance transparency, accountability




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High moisture content leaves cotton growers worried in some Indian States

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content




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6 weather models point to La Nina not emerging during Nov-Feb, says Australia’s BoM

IOD negative conditions likely by November, but may turn neutral by December