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Hysteretic magnetism–dielectricity switching in 2D Hofmann type spin-crossover compounds

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02660D, Research Article
Nian-Tao Yao, Meng-Jia Shang, Han-Han Lu, Qiang Liu, Wen Wen, Shi-Hui Zhang, Liang Zhao, Hiroki Oshio, Yin-Shan Meng, Tao Liu
Two 2D Hofmann type compounds {Fe(3,4-bpt)2[M(CN)4]} were synthesized. They showed reversible switching in magnetism, dielectricity, and thermochromism actuated by the spin transition of Fe(II).
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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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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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Isostructural chiral metal–organic frameworks with metal-regulated performances for electrochemical enantiomeric recognition of tyrosine and tryptophan

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2402-2412
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02662K, Research Article
Ran An, Qiu-Yan Hu, Liu-Yang Song, Xu Zhang, Rui-Xuan Li, En-Qing Gao, Qi Yue
Two isostructural homochiral MOFs exhibit significantly different enantioselective recognition performances closely associated with the different coordination habits of the metal centers in the MOFs.
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Durable dielectric switching and photo-responsivity in a Dion–Jacobson hybrid perovskite semiconductor

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2436-2441
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02685J, Research Article
Peng Wang, Xinling Li, Huang Ye, Qianwen Guan, Yifei Wang, Yaru Geng, Chengshu Zhang, Hang Li, Junhua Luo
D–J phase perovskite (BDA)MA2Pb3Br10 reveals excellent photo-responsivity antifatigue merits and remarkable switching stability.
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A composite electrolyte based on aluminum oxide filler/polyester polymer via in situ thermal polymerization for long-cycle sodium metal batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2300-2311
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00391H, Research Article
Qiujun Wang, Xin He, Di Zhang, Zhaojin Li, Huilan Sun, Qujiang Sun, Bo Wang, Li-Zhen Fan
The introduction of Al2O3 regulates the solvation structure of Na+, which is conducive to the formation of inorganic-rich SEI. Na|THFA-5|Na cell maintains low polarization voltage, indicating that uniform Na depositions was successfully achieved.
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Large enhancement of electrochemical biomass oxidation by optimizing the competitive adsorption of HMF and OH− on doped CoOx

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00519H, Research Article
Tianqi Nie, Guihao Liu, Ziheng Song, Tianyang Shen, Xiaoliang Sun, Tianrui Yu, Sha Bai, Lirong Zheng, Yu-Fei Song
By doping transition metals into CoOx, we can regulate the deintercalation capacity of OH. The CoCuOx with enriched oxygen vacancies allowed the optimization of the competitive adsorption between HMF and OH, and accelerated the kinetics of HMFOR.
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Anisotropic ZSM-5 nanorod assemblies: facile synthesis, epitaxial growth, and strikingly enhanced stability in benzene alkylation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00287C, Research Article
Peng Zhu, Yiren Yu, Guoshu Gao, Yumeng Zhao, Yuting Jiao, Haiou Liu, Guodong Liu, Xiongfu Zhang, Guohui Yang
A novel bundle-like ZSM-5 nanorod assembly was facilely synthesized by adopting a CTAB-aided seed-induced strategy for highly efficient alkylation of benzene with ethanol.
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Solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation by graphene-porous foam-supported tungsten nitride nanoparticles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00590B, Research Article
Jiarong Chang, Tianhua Hao, Cuncai Lv, Maoyu Xu, Deyi Zhang, Linjie Gao, Shangbo Ning, Yaguang Li, Jinhua Ye
WN/Gr PF exhibits significant solar heating catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation and the rate exceeds those of other reported photocatalysts.
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Govt directs major steel players to use iron ore fines also for steel making

The country is heavily dependent on imports for coking coal.




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SEA survey estimates 27% increase in Gujarat groundnut production this season

Good rains this year and the increase in acreage might help Gujarat achieve a record groundnut production of 42.19 lakh tonnes this year, surpassing the previous record of 38.55 lakh tonnes set in 2021-22




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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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Not much relevance of windfall tax on crude now: Advisor to PM

Windfall Tax is to counterbalance the unusually high profits earned by oil and gas companies from high global crude oil prices




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CCI begins purchase of cotton for 2024-25 season at MSP from Telangana

The Centre has declared an MSP of Rs ₹7,121 per quintal for the medium staple and Rs ₹7,521 per quintal for the longer variety for the 2024-25 cropping season, an increase of around 7 per cent over previous year




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Data integrity alarm sounded for CROs, the backbone to pharma industry

USFDA cautions CROs; says such incidents “undermine the reputation of generic industry”




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Maharashtra’s sugar mills warn of potential halt to cane crushing season over MSP and ethanol price stalemate

Despite annual hikes in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, the MSP of sugar has remained unchanged since 2019




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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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Mustard sown in 18.76 lakh ha in Rajasthan till Oct-end

Over 46 per cent of the targetted area of 40.50 lakh ha has been covered in the largest producing state




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CMFRI develops eco-friendly fish feed from black soldier fly larvae 

CMFRI transferred the technology to Amala Ecoclean, a start-up focusing on sustainable waste management and environmental solutions, for large-scale commercial production




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Heavy rains lash Southern India; IMD forecasts more downpour for Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Reports indicate that this rainfall is expected to continue for the next 2-3 days,




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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Mandi prices indicate higher production in soyabean, groundnut

Production of rice, maize, bajra, ragi may be around last year’s levels




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South Peninsula records 7% above normal rainfall so far, poised to get even more from later this week

Easterly to north-easterly flows starting to rebuild after being scattered by severe cyclone Dana over the Bay




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WISMA warns of losses to sugar mills if crushing season is delayed further

“We had requested the government to allow mills to begin crushing as early as November 5. However, the ministerial committee has decided to start the season on November 15”: WISMA President




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Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu, coastal AP as IMD hints at fresh low-pressure area

Satellite pictures show rain clouds spreading out from west coast of Sri Lanka into coastal and interior Tamil Nadu 




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Indian Tea Association calls for creating rating system based on quality of retail packets

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur




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Chana prices crash as imports from Australia begin and sowing starts

Huge imports of yellow peas also weigh on prices




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Sowing seeds of trust: How blockchain is cultivating a new era of digital farming

Realising its full potential in digital farming requires addressing certain critical challenges




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Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years




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Gujarat launches procurement of soyabean, urad & moong from farmers

Under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), purchases will be conducted over 90 days from 3.7 lakh farmers who have registered for this scheme




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Indian crop input firms upbeat on rabi season prospects on higher reservoir levels, soil moisture

Sector witnessing good demand for commodity and speciality fertilizers




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Roadway Solutions India secures LOA for ring road and expressway projects

The Pune Ring Road project aims to enhance connectivity within the Pune metropolitan area, addressing the increasing traffic demands and contributing to regional economic development




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Vistara's Delhi-London flight diverted to Frankfurt after bomb threat on social media

Nearly 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past few days which later turned out to be hoaxes




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Gujarat HC issued another ‘arrest’ warrant against merchant vessel SW South Wind I

Farm Fresh petitions against hold up of its cargo in the organic rice export irregularities case




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Escorts Kubota to divest railway equipment business to Sona Comstar for ₹1,600 crore

The transaction, structured as a slump sale, is expected to close by September 30, 2025. 




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Schneider Electric to provide energy management solutions to Noida International Airport

The technologies will help optimise energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and minimise environmental impact




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Gujarat HC orders release of SW South Wind I after pact with exporting firm

Two more arrest orders are pending against the vessel




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IAF to outsource some MRO facilities to industry for the first time

About 80 cases of outsourcing certain MRO facilities are at various stages of approvals




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Southwest Airlines names IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal as Chairman

His appointment as the board chair comes a little over a week after Southwest settled issues with Elliott Investment Management, one of the airline's largest shareholders, that had sought sweeping changes at the carrier




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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Air India prepares for Vistara merger, adds extra resources at airports

The routes, schedules, and crew operations will remain unchanged for Vistara customers




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Recaro to commence India sourcing to support mega orders; IndiGo among major clients

Recaro, the global aircraft seat manufacturer, has bagged mega orders from India-based airlines, including IndiGo




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Truck rentals ease in October after seasonal surge

Commercial tractor sales grew by 39% month-on-month, while agricultural trailer sales rose by 67%




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Lacklustre response to VOC Port Project: High cost the reason?

Only two bidders showed interest in the RFQ, and both were rejected and the entire process needs to start afresh in the project




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Procter & Gamble commissions its first in-house solar plant in India at its Hyderabad site

Spread over 16,000 sq. mt, it has a capacity of 1MW




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Message in a song

Sharanya, daughter of singer Srinivas, has come up with her debut music video titled ‘Kozhai’




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Sober instrument, pristine voice

Ustad Irshad Khan and Vidushi Kishori Amonkar lived up to their reputation at a concert in New Delhi




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The sound of tomorrow

A three-day festival organised by Pracheen Kala Kendra in Chandigarh saw fine vocal and sitar recitals.




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The sound of success

Tabla artist Pt. Subhankar Banerjee talks about what spurs his rhythm journey.




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A bit of rhythm, a bit of soul

Brazilian guitarist Ahmed El-Salamouny on how his life revolves around music