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Boldly going to a galaxy far, far away

Treknology and The Physics of Star Wars offer a fascinating and entertaining ride through the science and fiction of these two complimentary franchises, writes Andrew Glester




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Empowering ultrathin polyamide membranes at the water–energy nexus: strategies, limitations, and future perspectives

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00803G, Review Article
Open Access
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Pulak Sarkar, Chenyue Wu, Zhe Yang, Chuyang Y. Tang
This review details the design and creation of ultrathin polyamide membranes with significant enhancement in water permeance along with the limitations and potential strategies to empower their efficacy in ionic and molecular separations.
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Oxygen vacancy chemistry in oxide cathodes

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3302-3326
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00872J, Review Article
Yu-Han Zhang, Shu Zhang, Naifang Hu, Yuehui Liu, Jun Ma, Pengxian Han, Zhiwei Hu, Xiaogang Wang, Guanglei Cui
This review focuses on the chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics of intrinsic and anionic redox-mediated oxygen vacancies in oxide cathodes.
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Correlating concerted cations with oxygen redox in rechargeable batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3561-3578
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00550J, Review Article
Shiqi Wang, Lifan Wang, David Sandoval, Tongchao Liu, Chun Zhan, Khalil Amine
This review underscores the critical importance of oxygen redox and elucidates the precise commonalities of cations in regulating oxygen redox.
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Sixty years of electrochemical optical spectroscopy: a retrospective

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3579-3605
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00734K, Review Article
Open Access
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Chao-Yu Li, Zhong-Qun Tian
After sixty years of development, electrochemical optical spectroscopy has evolved from the early phase of proof-of-concept to an advanced phase with various spectroscopic modes and has contributed significantly to the field of electrochemistry.
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Review on strategies for improving the added value and expanding the scope of CO2 electroreduction products

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00857F, Review Article
Minghang Jiang, Huaizhu Wang, Mengfei Zhu, Xiaojun Luo, Yi He, Mengjun Wang, Caijun Wu, Liyun Zhang, Xiao Li, Xuemei Liao, Zhenju Jiang, Zhong Jin
This review summarizes promising strategies including the design of catalysts and the construction of coupled electrocatalytic reaction systems, aimed at achieving the selective production of various products from CO2 electroreduction.
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Low oxidation state and hydrido group 2 complexes: synthesis and applications in the activation of gaseous substrates

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00097H, Review Article
Matthew J. Evans, Cameron Jones
This review summarises advances in the chemistry of low-oxidation state and hydrido group 2 metal complexes, focussing on their use for the reductive activation of feed-stock gaseous small molecules, and their subsequent transformation into value added products.
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The circular economy of water across the six continents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00812F, Tutorial Review
Open Access
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Mohammad Peydayesh, Raffaele Mezzenga
Water is our most valuable and precious resource, yet it is only available in a limited amount.
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Construction of olefinic coordination polymer single crystal platforms: precise organic synthesis, in situ exploration of reaction mechanisms and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01050C, Review Article
Qiaoqiao Zhang, Yong Wang, Pierre Braunstein, Jian-Ping Lang
Olefinic coordination polymers were used as universal single crystal platforms for precise organic synthesis, in situ mechanism exploration and photochemical applications.
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Flexible molecular crystals for optoelectronic applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3687-3713
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00116D, Review Article
Chuanxin Wei, Liang Li, Yingying Zheng, Lizhi Wang, Jingyao Ma, Man Xu, Jinyi Lin, Linghai Xie, Panče Naumov, Xuehua Ding, Quanyou Feng, Wei Huang
This review provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the current flexible molecular crystals, specifically concerning their mechanical properties and optoelectronic performance, intending to advance their flexible optoelectronic applications.
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DNA nanostructures for exploring cell–cell communication

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4020-4044
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00944K, Review Article
Ya Wang, Yamin Xiong, Kangqi Shi, Clement Yaw Effah, Lulu Song, Leiliang He, Jianbo Liu
This review is dedicated to offering a new perspective on using DNA nanostructures to explore the progress of cell–cell communication.
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Squaramide-based receptors in anion supramolecular chemistry: insights into anion binding, sensing, transport and extraction

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3952-3975
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01165H, Review Article
Open Access
Giacomo Picci, Riccardo Montis, Vito Lippolis, Claudia Caltagirone
Squaramides are a class of extremely versatile receptors for anion recognition, sensing, transport and extraction.
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Routes to high-performance layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,4230-4301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00929G, Review Article
Jingqiang Wang, Yan-Fang Zhu, Yu Su, Jun-Xu Guo, Shuangqiang Chen, Hua-Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Shu-Lei Chou, Yao Xiao
Various optimization strategies are reviewed and summarized to formulate design principles for layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
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The mechanism of water oxidation using transition metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01031G, Review Article
Shujiao Yang, Xiaohan Liu, Sisi Li, Wenjie Yuan, Luna Yang, Ting Wang, Haoquan Zheng, Rui Cao, Wei Zhang
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms using transition metal-based electrocatalysts are instrumental in providing novel insights into both natural and artificial energy conversion processes.
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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Verstappen continues winning streak

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season




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Russell says Hamilton exit will give Mercedes fresh start




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Japan Grand Prix | Max Verstappen hopes to use Japan’s high-speed Suzuka circuit to reassert his dominance in Formula 1

Max Verstappen won his second Formula 1 season title at Suzuka in 2022, and he dominated in Japan last season as he won his third straight title.




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Daruvala scores his first points in Formula E at Misano ePrix




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Another race, another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

The three-time defending champion won the Chinese Grand Prix on April 21 starting from pole, his fourth victory in five races this season and his 23rd in the last 27 extending through last season.




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Why Adrian Newey’s Red Bull exit could redraw F1’s contours

In a highly complex sport, the 65-year-old design genius — F1’s foremost aerodynamicist — is the closest guarantee of success. And so while Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move is seismic, Newey’s departure is much more significant, in terms of its potential effect on the pecking order




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Max Verstappen wins 3rd straight Canadian Grand Prix for 60th Formula 1 victory

Verstappen finished more than three seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in the 70-lap race




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Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Spanish GP and increase F1 lead

Max Verstappen has steered his Red Bull to victory at the Spanish Grand Prix to increase his lead of the Formula 1 drivers championship




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Max Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race

The series leader and three-time world champion delivered a home win at the Red Bull Ring with a fighting response after being passed by McLaren’s Norris in the opening laps.




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Leclerc starts on pole for Belgian Grand Prix

"I definitely did not expect that this weekend but with the tricky conditions we could do something above our expectations," said Leclerc.




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Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix after George Russell DQ

Hamilton tried to chase down Russell at the end of the race, getting to within a second on the final four laps but couldn’t overtake his teammate.




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Bagnaia keeps Martin at bay to win Austrian Grand Prix

Bagnaia's victory moved him up to 275 points, five more than Martin, with Bastianini maintaining his hold on third place on 214.




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MOTORSPORTS | Young Indian racers excited for Formula 4 Indian championship




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Max Verstappen says he’s closer to the end of his F1 career than the start

Max Verstappen celebrates 200 F1 races and hints at retirement before No. 400, keeping future options open




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Lando Norris edges Max Verstappen to take pole for Dutch Grand Prix

The British driver registered the fastest lap in one minute 9.673 seconds, ahead of Verstappen's Red Bull who clocked 1min 10.029sec in windy and damp conditions at the Zandvoort circuit




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Formula 4 race: organisers expect event to boost Chennai’s economy

A report on the economic impact of the race on the city will be submitted after a month, says Abhinandan B., co-founder, Racing Promotions Private Limited; the aim is to put Chennai on a global map, and boost its profileJ. Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary, SDAT




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Oscar Piastri, McLaren big winners at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) started from the pole position but Piastri made his move at the start of lap 20, after the drivers' lone pit stop, with a bold decision to pass Leclerc.




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Lando Norris cruises to victory at Singapore Grand Prix to cut Max Verstappen's F1 lead

Verstappen came in second for Red Bull after a race that was largely uneventful after he held off Lewis Hamilton into the first corner at the start




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Ajith Kumar announces his own racing team; Fabian Duffieux onboard as its official racing driver

The new team is set to participate in various international racing series, starting with the competitive 24H European series in the Porche 992 GT3 cup category




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National Motorcycle Racing Championship set for grand climax at MIC

Over 100 entrants, representing 19 teams, will vie for top honours across 19 races at MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship in Chennai on October 4




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Everything you need to know about the all-new BYD eMAX 7

BYD India, a subsidiary of the global New Energy Vehicles (NEV) giant, has introduced the country’s first electric Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) in six and seven-seater configurations




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Can Lando Norris whiz past Max Verstappen in an ever-tightening F1 title race?

The drivers’ championship appeared a foregone conclusion at one stage this season, but Norris and McLaren have changed the complexion of the title picture. While Verstappen still enjoys a 52-point lead, Norris is the in-form driver — the final run of races could well be the making of him




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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

Honda Motorcycle &and Scooter India has launched the new CB300F Flex-Fuel, marking a notable step towards environmentally friendly mobility solutions in India. The motorcycle is India’s first 300cc flex-fuel vehicle and aligns with the country’s broader goals of promoting greener technologies. 




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Odisha government extends hockey sponsorship till 2036




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Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings

The last time India won back-to-back Olympic medals was in 1968 (bronze) and 1972 editions (bronze).




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P.R. Sreejesh: Man with lightning reflexes

The former Indian hockey team goalkeeper, who has hung up his boots after an illustrious career, takes over as the junior men’s team coach on October 1




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Asian Champions Trophy final: India edges past China 1-0; clinches record-extending fifth title

It was the record-extending fifth Asian Champions Trophy title for India.




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Keen contest expected as an on-the-rise India takes on World No. 2 Germany

The host is struggling with a few injuries; Harmanpreet will have Vivek Sagar Prasad as his deputy while the visiting team will sport a new look




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No excursions, please!

How safe are student outings undertaken by institutions?




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Cambridge exam results out




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Supplementary exam dates announced




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SSLC exam: board invites applications




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Board exam countdown: how to keep the blues away

Study tips, lifestyle tips, checklist and more to handle the challenge.




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Apps to help you prepare for exams




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As exams near, students present, teachers absent

As teachers attend training programme, students in govt. and aided schools are left to fend for themselves