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Structural insights into carboxylic-acid based DES across H-bond donor ratios: impact of CL&Pol refinement

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27486-27497
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03233K, Paper
Jon Zubeltzu, Elixabete Rezabal
Improved force field parameters refine H-bond network and long-range structure in carboxylic-acid-based deep eutectic solvents.
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A theoretical investigation on the OER and ORR activity of graphene-based TM–N3 and TM–N2X (X = B, C, O, P) single atom catalysts by density functional theory calculations

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03779K, Paper
Jiaxiang Wu, Erjun Kan, Cheng Zhan
Promising ORR/OER single atom catalysts have been designed in the form of TM–N2X via DFT simulation.
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Mixed quantum/classical theory for rotationally inelastic scattering of identical collision partners revised

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27567-27582
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02806F, Paper
D. Bostan, B. Mandal, D. Babikov
When the tested system is artificially forced to follow the same collision path in indistinguishable and distinguishable treatments, all the differences between the results of the two treatments disappear.
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Experimental and simulation study of reverse micelles formed by aerosol-OT and water in non-polar solvents

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27772-27782
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03389B, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Angie Mat'usová, Georgina Moody, Peter J. Dowding, Julian Eastoe, Philip J. Camp
Small-angle neutron scattering and molecular dynamics simulations are used to characterise aerosol-OT reverse micelles. Simulations capture spontaneous self-assembly, compare favourably with experiments, and give microscopic information.
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Effects of oxidizer concentration and abrasive type on interfacial bonding and material removal in 4H-SiC polishing processes

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27791-27806
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03544E, Paper
Yuqi Zhou, Kezhong Xu, Yuhan Gao, Ziniu Yu, Fulong Zhu
Two different modes of material removal are defined based on the difference in the mode of atom removal, i.e., mechanical removal and removal associated with interfacial bonding.
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Performance of functionalized graphene oxide with organic radical scavengers in proton exchange membranes

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, 26,27817-27828
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03151B, Paper
Yu Hu, Jiaxing Wang, Shuai Wang, Yuan Feng
A diazonium salt reaction is used to prepare benzoic acid-functionalized graphene oxide as a bi-functional filler for a Nafion membrane, and the corresponding composite membrane has improved chemical durability and proton conductivity.
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Exploring the valleytronic, optical, and piezoelectric properties of Janus MoBXY2 (X = N, P; Y = S, Se, Te) monolayers for multifunctional applications

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03793F, Paper
Luogang Xie, Lingli Wang, YanDong Ma, Hongyan Lu, Yang Yang
Unveiling novel Janus MoBXY2 monolayers with unique valleytronic, optical, and piezoelectric properties for multifunctional applications.
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A combination of experimental and theoretical methods in evaluating triazole derivatives' mild steel corrosion inhibition ability in an acidic solution

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03537B, Paper
Ngo Hong Cat Van, Nguyen Quang Trung, Pham Dinh Tu Tai, Pham Cam Nam, Dinh Quy Huong
The introduction of many nitrogen heteroatoms into inhibitor molecules improves corrosion inhibition efficiency.
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DFT rationalization of the mechanism and selectivity in a gold-catalyzed oxidative cyclization of diynones with alcohols

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP01700E, Paper
Guowei Yan, Ji Ma, Simeng Qi, Alexander M. Kirillov, Lizi Yang, Ran Fang
The mechanism, regioselectivity, and chemoselectivity in a gold-catalyzed oxidative cyclization of diynones with alcohols to give furan-3-carboxylate derivatives were explored by density functional theory (DFT).
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Insight into physico-chemical properties of oxalatoborate-based ionic liquids through combined experimental-theoretical characterization

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02296C, Paper
Open Access
Matteo Palluzzi, Giorgia Mannucci, Akiko Tsurumaki, Matteo Busato, Maria Assunta Navarra, Paola D’Angelo
An anion–anion attraction was inferred from the thermal behavior of oxalate-borate ionic liquids and confirmed through computational methods.
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Exploring the electrochemical properties and lithium insertion mechanisms in akaganeite (β-FeOOH) – a combined DFT/experimental study

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02947J, Paper
Paulo Roberto Garcês Gonçalves, Heitor Avelino De Abreu, Luciano Andrey Montoro, Gabriela Cordeiro Silva, Angela de Mello Ferreira, Hélio Anderson Duarte
Unveiling the unique charge/discharge characteristics of akaganeite offers valuable insights into electron transfer mechanisms through experimental and DFT calculations.
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Effects of oxide platforms on the dynamics and reduction characteristics of hydrogen spillover

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03093A, Paper
Kazuki Shun, Akihito Fujimoto, Kohsuke Mori, Hiromi Yamashita
The interparticle hydrogen spillover can be facilitated over TiO2 and WO3 as a consequence of the interfacial diffusion of H+ and e pairs, while the e diffusion coupled with H+ is inhibited on MgO and CeO2.
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Effects of surface oxygen vacancy on CO2 adsorption and its activation towards C2H4 using metal (Cu, Pd, CuPd) cluster-loaded TiO2 catalysts: A first principles study

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03507K, Paper
Sajjad Hussain, Lina Zhang, Zhengzheng Xie, Jianjun Yang, Qiuye Li
The conversion of the highly selective CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into desired value-added multicarbon compounds, like C2H4, is crucial, but it is mainly constrained by high energy barrier for C-C...
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20-electron exohedral alkaline-earth-metallofullerenes M(C60)3 (M = Ca, Sr, Ba)

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03404J, Paper
Feiyang Huang, Jian Zhou, Tao Yang
Electron counting rules are powerful for determination of chemically stable complexes for various elemental groups. While the 18-electron rule has been established for transition metals, recent experiments have discovered that...
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Density scaling and isodynes in glycerol-water mixtures

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02231A, Paper
David B. Noirat, Bernhard Frick, Bo Jakobsen, Markus Appel, Kristine Niss
This paper presents dielectric and neutron spectroscopy data on two different glycerol-water mixtures at elevated pressures. Glycerol-water liquid mixtures have a high concentration of hydrogen bonds which usually is expected...
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First-principles study on stability, electronic and optical properties of 2D SbXY (X=Se/Te, Y=I/Br)Janus layers

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP04077E, Paper
Anjana E Sudheer , Amrendra Kumar, Tejaswini G, Muthu Vallinayagam, Matthias Posselt, Matthias Zschornak, Chinnathambi Kamal, D. Murali
Motivated by the exceptional optoelectronic properties of 2D Janus layers (JLs), we explore the properties of group Va antimony-based JLs SbXY (X=Se/Te, Y=I/Br). From the Bader charges, the elec-tric dipole...
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Prediction of high-temperature superconductors at ambient pressure with diamond-like structures: B2CX (X = N, P)

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03755C, Paper
Yi Wan, Ying-Jie Chen, Shu-Xiang Qiao, Kai-Yue Jiang, Guo-Hua Liu, Na Jiao, Ping Zhang, Hong-Yan Lu
We predict B2CX (X = N, P) are standard phonon-mediated superconductors with Tc = 44.3–46.1 K, higher than most diamond-like superconductors. Coupling between metallic σ electrons and softened E phonons contributes greatly to their superconductivity.
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Photofragmentation and fragment analysis; Coriolis interactions in excited states of CH3

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03292F, Paper
Meng-Xu Jiang, Ágúst Kvaran
Formation, energetics and fragmentations relevant to the methyl radical, with main emphasis on dramatic effects of Coriolis interaction within its excited states.
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Theoretical Insights into the Vibrational Spectra and Chemical Bonding of Ln(III) Complexes with a Tripodal N4O3 Ligand Along the Lanthanide Series

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03677H, Paper
Francielle C Machado, Mateus M Quintano, Carlos Vital dos Santos Junior, Albano Carneiro Neto, Elfi Kraka, Ricardo Luiz Longo, Renaldo Tenorio Moura Jr.
{This study provides new theoretical insights into the vibrational spectra of Ln(III) complexes, along the lanthanide series by utilizing the LModeAGen protocol and integrating cutting-edge topological ideas. It provides a...
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High Chern number quantum anomalous Hall effect in monolayer Co3X3SSe (X = Sn, Pb) kagomes

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03625E, Paper
Xiang Yin, Li Deng, Fei Wang, Yanzhao Wu, Junwei Tong, Xianmin Zhang
Two-dimensional stable kagome ferromagnets Co3Sn3SSe and Co3Pb3SSe can realize the QAHE with a high Chern number of |C| = 3, and present intriguing possibilities for advancing intrinsic high Chern number QAH devices.
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Electronic Relaxation Pathways in Thio-Acridone and Thio-Coumarin: Two Heavy-Atom-Free Photosensitizers Absorbing Visible Light

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03720K, Paper
Open Access
Chris Acquah, Sean J. Hoehn, Sarah E. Krul, Steffen Jockusch, Shudan Yang, Sourav Kanti Seth, Eric Lee, Han Xiao, Carlos E. Crespo-Hernández
Heavy-atom-free photosensitizers (HAF-PSs) have emerged as a new class of photosensitizers aiming to broaden their applicability and versatility across various fields of the photodynamic therapy of cancers. The strategy involves...
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Investigating Ni nanoparticles on CeO2 for methane dissociation: a comparative study of theoretical calculations and experimental insights

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP01324G, Paper
Takaya Fujisaki, Yuta Tsuji, Phuc Hoan Tu, Tin Chanh Duc Doan, David S. Rivera Rocabado, Aleksandar Tsekov Staykov, Keiji Yashiro, Yusuke Shiratori
CeO2 supported with Ni nanoparticles has emerged as a promising catalyst for enhancing the efficiency of dry reforming of methane (DRM) reaction.
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Deciphering the spectroscopic and thermodynamic aspects of binding of biologically important antioxidants with the alkali induced state of human serum albumin

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03636K, Paper
Anjali Maheshwari, Nand Kishore
Protein–ligand interactions are crucial for developing and identifying novel therapeutic targets.
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Radiolytic degradation of selective actinide extractants from the bis-1,2,4-triazine family in cyclohexanone solutions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02623C, Paper
Adrian Sulich, Jan Grodkowski, Krzysztof Bobrowski
Absorption spectra of transients derived from bis-1,2,4-triazine ligands in cyclohexanone solutions mimicking the extraction system studied by pulse radiolysis. The addition of benzophenone and saturation by O2 protect ligands from radiation damage.
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Deciphering nonlinear optical properties in functionalized hexaphyrins via explainable machine learning

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03303E, Paper
Eline Desmedt, Michiel Jacobs, Mercedes Alonso, Freija De Vleeschouwer
The NLO response of hexaphyrins is traced back to its driving forces using kernel ridge regression and explainable machine learning. Orbital and charge-transfer based features play a key role, as opposed to aromaticity and geometrical descriptors.
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Correlating Negative Thermal Expansion and Thermal Conductivity in Two-dimensional Carbon-based Materials

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03776F, Paper
Soumya Mondal, Ayan Datta
Negative thermal expansion (NTE) is a fascinating phenomenon where certain materials contract upon heating. The phonon transport properties of two-dimensional carbon-based allotropes are poorly understood in terms of their NTE...
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Band alignment in CdS-α-Te van der Waals heterostructures for photocatalytic applications: Influence of biaxial strain and electric field

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03368J, Paper
Tejaswini G, Anjana E Sudheer , Muthu Vallinayagam, Matthias Posselt, Matthias Zschornak, Maniprakash S, D. Murali
We present a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the structural and electronic properties of a van der Waals heterostructure composed of CdS and α-Te single layers (SLs). The investigation includes an...
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Uniaxial Tensile Strain Impact on 1T-NbS2 Monolayers as Cathode Material for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03156C, Paper
Shanling Ren, Xiaocong Tan, Xin Huang, zhihong yang, Yunhui Wang
In this work, we report our study on asymmetrical Janus TiSSe monolayers as cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries by first-principles calculations, encompassing adsorption, catalytic, and conductive properties. The results indicate...
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Breaking the Brownian Barrier: Models and Manifestations of Molecular Diffusion in Complex Fluids

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP01813C, Perspective
H. Srinivasan, Veerendra Kumar Sharma, Subhankur Mitra
Over a century ago, Einstein formulated a precise mathematical model for describing Brownian motion. While this model adequately explains the diffusion of micron-sized particles in fluids, its limitations become apparent...
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Extraction mechanism of phenolic compounds by deep eutectic solvents: DFT and molecular dynamics studies

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03453H, Paper
Lan Yi, Jinwen Wang, Jixing Liu, Hao Luo, Xiaoqin Wu, Wen-Ying Li
The mechanism of a deep eutectic solvent consisting of choline chloride and glycerol (ChCl/GLY) for extracting phenolic compounds from coal tar was theoretically studied using density functional theory and molecular...
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A walk down the queer side of Varanasi | Debashish Paul’s first solo exhibition

The artist explores his identity, and highlights self-doubt, desire and societal dissonance through performance images, sketches and sculptures




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OMA: luxury restored

The high-end home and living store opens in a century-old building in Kolkata



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Disney’s new cruise set to sail in Singapore has Marvel and Pixar worlds onboard

Disney Cruise Line’s first ship in Southeast Asia, Disney Adventure, will sail in Singapore from December 2025. Bookings for the same will be open from December 10, 2024



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Hyrox races launch in India with first event scheduled for 2025 in Mumbai

Hyrox, the world series of indoor hybrid fitness racing, launched in India on October 17 this year. The first race is scheduled for May 3, 2025, in Mumbai




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170 Not Out celebrates India Posts, Gandhiji and human existence

170 Not Out is more than an exhibition on stamps — it gives visitors a glimpse into different facets of human existence



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Chennai | Memories and mothers are the centre of this exhibition-performance by Nimi Ravindran

Nimi Ravindran decides to open her Pandora’s box to mediate on memories and mothers at this exhibition-performance 




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Check out Amritsar’s experimental Asian diner with sushi and omakase counters — Shiso




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Chennai’s House of Thinai launches travelling exhibition linking Madras checks and generative art technology

Alongside championing jamakalam and Lambadi embroidery on furniture, House of Thinai’s latest initiative links Madras checks and generative art technology



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Evoke x Kaash | Yoruba crowns in Langford Town  

At London store Evoke’s pop-up in Bengaluru, curated collectibles underline the commonalities between the crafts of India and Africa



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Indie bands: The challenge of zeroing in on the right mix

Indie musicians fuse genres and tap into social media to capture their audience, but still struggle to record and release an album




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It’s fixed: floating rate is the better option

Study the pros and cons well before choosing your home loan. By Balaji Rao




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In the lap of luxury

Mumbai-based Nahar Group has ventured into the Chennai market with an uber luxury project. Manju Yagnik, vice-chairperson talks about the new project.




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Renovating existing property

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. Raghuram, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Executing a sale deed

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm.



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Levying property tax

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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PIX: Palak Weds Mithoon

Singer Palak Muchhal and Composer Mithoon wed in an intimate ceremony.




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PIX: Palak-Mithoon's Wedding Reception

While the wedding was an intimate affair featuring only family and close friends, the couple hosted a grand reception for industry folk.




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PIX: Arjun Rampal Hits 50!

'Went for a white party where the host turns up in green.'




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Pix: Devoleena Marries Her Gym Trainer

Television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee got married to her gym trainer boyfriend Shahnawaz Sheikh in a private ceremony in Mumbai.