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Thermal fluctuation-induced selective CO2 uptake of seemingly nonporous N,C-protected dipeptide crystals as elucidated by in situ X-ray crystallographic analysis

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01018J, Paper
Kazuaki Yamanaka, Ryusei Oketani, Yuya Mori, Takashi Sato, Seiji Tsuzuki, Hiroki Takahashi, Hirohito Tsue
A novel N,C-protected dipeptide deposited nonporous but yet CO2-sorbing molecular crystals, of which the CO2 sorption state was disclosed.
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Synthesis and luminescent properties of three excellent yellow emissive Cu(I) complexes based on the diphosphine ligand and the diimine ligand

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00206G, Paper
Wen-Long Mou, Cheng-Jie Gao, Zi-Xi Li, Si-Jie Fan, Chuan-Bin Hou, Jing-Tong Zhao, Shuai Zhang, Zhong-Feng Li, Hong-Liang Han, Chun-Bo Duan, Guo Wang, Qiong-Hua Jin
High quantum yield (72–88%) yellow-emitting Cu(I) complexes obtained by tuning the nitrogen ligands and anions.
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Assessing aspects of solution-based chemical synthesis to convert waste Si solar cells into nanostructured aluminosilicate crystals

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00038B, Paper
Open Access
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Edita Garskaite, Math Bollen, Enock Mulenga, Mathis Warlo, Glenn Bark, Espen Olsen, Dalia Brazinskiene, Denis Sokol, Dietrich Buck, Dick Sandberg
An affordable, scalable, and easily adoptable solution-based processing route provides a potential way of converting waste Si solar cells into aluminosilicate minerals to contribute to sustainability in the solar energy value chain.
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High-performance (Al0.4Ga0.6)2O3/Al0.32Ga0.68N-based UVC/UVB tunable dual-band photodetector

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01297B, Paper
Siyu Wu, Zhengyuan Wu, Peng Fei Tian, Jason Hoo, Shiping Guo, Zhilai Fang
The detection of ultraviolet B (UVB) and UVC radiation is of paramount importance, and has been expanding applications in industrial, scientific, environmental and biomedical fields. In this work, high-Al-content β-(Al0.4Ga0.6)2O3/Al0.32Ga0.68N...
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New 8-hydroxy quinoline-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) conjugates and their sulfonated derivatives: effects of sulfonation and PAH size on their structural, supramolecular and cytotoxic properties

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00105B, Paper
Suman Sehlangia, Surbhi Dogra, Prosenjit Mondal, Chullikkattil P. Pradeep
The ring size of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and sulfonation affect the supramolecular interactions and cytotoxic properties of a new series of 8-hydroxy quinoline-PAH conjugates.
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Advanced MnOx/MnWO4 hetero-nanoflakes with abundant oxygen vacancies for high-performance flexible asymmetric supercapacitors with high energy density

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2087-2095
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00052H, Paper
Yanli Yin, Jingli Wang, Sihao Chen, Nengneng Han, Zhiliang Chen, Yuezhou Jing, Yahui Zhang, Juan Xu, Zhongyang Li
High-performance flexible supercapacitors assembled with MnOx/MnWO4@C-3 hetero-nanoflake anodes, exhibiting a maximum areal energy density of 48.49 mW h cm−2.
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Color-resolved mechanoluminescence of Eu and Mn co-doped SrMg2(PO4)2

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2096-2102
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00070F, Paper
Qingshan He, Yajing Yan, Ting Wang, Longchao Guo, Yang Yue, Nannan Zhu, Weifang Bu, Xin An, Bosong Duan, Xuanyu Zhu, Xue Yu
The linear relationship between the ML intensity ratio (MLIR) and stress of this phosphor leads to a change in ML color, resulting in visualization of ML performance of knee motion via the artificial skin based on SMP:Eu,Mn phosphor.
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The structural evolution of CL-20-based energetic host–guest solvates at decomposition temperature according to the perceptions of THz spectroscopy

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01310C, Paper
Lu Shi, XiaoHui Duan, Hongzhen Li
This work employed variable-temperature THz spectroscopy to analyze the structural evolution of host–guest energetic CL-20/H2O2 and CL-20/H2O solvates, as well as the mechanism of intermolecular interactions using DFT calculation and MD simulation.
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A novel one-dimensional Y2(Zr0.6Ti0.4)2O7:Eu tube-in-tube nanostructure fabricated by a single-nozzle electrospinning technique and its low color drift property at high temperature

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00149D, Paper
Shanshan Cong, Zhuang Tian, Hongquan Yu, Sai Xu, Lihong Cheng, Baojiu Chen, Tianshuo Liu
1D Y2(Zr0.6Ti0.4)2O7:Eu tube-in-tube nanostructures were fabricated by a simple single-nozzle electrospinning method. These materials exhibit excellent luminescent stability and lower color drift performance at high temperatures.
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Degradation of tetracycline by visible light using Ca2Nb2O7 composite oxides with perovskite and pyrochlore sub-crystalline phases

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00044G, Paper
Junwei Xu, Chengxin Lu, Xianfeng Zhang, Rumeng Ouyang, Xiuzhong Fang, Xianglan Xu, Xiang Wang
We synthesized two paramorphs of Ca2Nb2O7 for visible light degradation of tetracycline, and found that pyrochlore phase has better reactivity compared to perovskite phase, which is attributed to the intrinsic oxygen vacancies and lattice disorder of pyrochlore phase.
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Construction of a novel cuboid-shape Mn-Urea nanozyme with arsenic(V)-enhanced oxidase-like activity as a colorimetric probe for the selective detection of inorganic arsenic

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00148F, Paper
Jia-Li Wang, Ling-Xiao Chen, Guo-Ying Chen, Tong-Qing Chai, Jia-Xin Li, Hua Chen, Feng-Qing Yang
Development of a facile and reliable assay for arsenic (As) detection is crucial for its pollution control, which is a well-known heavy-metal pollutant in environment. In this work, an efficient...
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Evolution of fractal patterns in lead-free, zero-dimensional perovskite Cs2InBr5(H2O)

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00204K, Paper
Wanyin Ge, Yang Maohao, Masaki Saruyama, Kenshi Matsumoto, Ryota Sato, Haruka Takekuma , Ryo Takahata, Toshiharu Teranishi
The crystallization behavior of halide perovskites is of great significance. Fractal structures, featured by self-similarity between local morphology and global structures, have consistently captivated scientists’ interest across diverse disciplines. In...
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Enhanced Zn ion storage performance of polypyrrole coated Mn3O4 composites electrode

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00252K, Paper
Shilong Li, Ming Zhao, Weichao Zhang, Xiang Wu
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) possess significant application potential in energy storage field due to their large capacity, low redox potential and high safety. Among various materials, Mn3O4 electrode has...
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S-scheme heterojunction based on CuWO4/WO3 microspheres with improved photocatalytic property under visible light

CrystEngComm, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00301B, Paper
Yangang Sun, Jianhua Ge, jiaqi xu, Jinguo Wang
Dye wastewater green treatment has always been one of the research hotspots in the environmental protection and remediation field. The photocatalytic degradation and mineralization of organic dyes are considered to...
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Structural chemistry of decalins and perfluorodecalins

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01117H, Paper
Bartłomiej Paska, Grzegorz Cichowicz, Patryk Rzepiński, Michał Ksawery Cyrański, Łukasz Dobrzycki, Roland Boese
Crystaline phases of decalins and perfluorodecalins.
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3-(3,5-Dinitrophenyl)-5-amino-1,2,4-oxadiazole: synthesis, structure and properties of a novel insensitive energetic material

CrystEngComm, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00201F, Paper
Binshan Zhao, Baolong Kuang, Mou Sun, Tingwei Wang, Chao Zhang, Meiqi Xu, Cong Li, Zujia Lu, Jian-guo Zhang
A novel heat-resistant energetic compound 3-(3,5-dinitrophenyl)-5-amino-1,2,4-oxadiazole with low mechanical sensitivity on the basis of combining dinitrobenzene and aminooxadiazole was synthesized through a simple method in this work.
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Synthesis and photophysical properties of charge transfer cocrystals based on TCNB and fluorene and its derivatives

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2155-2165
DOI: 10.1039/D3CE01208E, Paper
Wenxiu Yao, Pengfei Wu, Yidan Xie, Xinyu Shen, Shuwei Xia, Liangmin Yu
A series of charge transfer cocrystals with fluorescence properties involving 1,2,4,5-tetracyanobenzene as acceptor, fluorene, 2-bromofluorene, carbazole and 2-bromocarbazole as donor were synthesized via cocrystal design strategies.
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Facile syntheses, structures and photocatalytic properties of 3D iodoargentate frameworks derived from TM-flexible-amino-ligand templates

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2172-2179
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00247D, Paper
Yan Gao, Xiao Yang, Taohong Ren, Dingxian Jia
3D iodoargentates [Co(en)3(Ag2I4)]n (1), [Fe(en)3(Ag2I4)]n (2) and [Co(dien)2(Ag2I4)]n·nH2O (3) were prepared by solvothermal methods. Compounds 1–3 were catalytic activity for photodegradation of crystal violet under visible light irradiation.
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Study on Raman scattering spectroscopy of Mn-doped GaN grown by the ammonothermal method

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2166-2171
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00093E, Paper
Wenhao Lu, Tengkun Li, Guoqiang Ren, Zhenghui Xia, Kaihe Xie, Shaozhe Li, Liangkun Shen, Ke Xu
Mn-doped GaN crystals of a-plane and (11−22) plane were grown by the ammonothermal method.
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In situ P-doping induced Se vacancies enhance the supercapacitor performance of NiCo2Se4

CrystEngComm, 2024, 26,2197-2206
DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00048J, Paper
Miaomiao Wang, Weizhe Liu, Li Zhang, Huanli Liu, Xiao Yang
In this paper, we report the synthesis of P-doped NiCo2Sex nanomaterials with rich Se vacancies induced by P doping, which greatly improves the supercapacitor performance of electrode materials.
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Twitter under Jack Dorsey and team were in repeated, continuous violations of Indian law: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The former Twitter Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder has alleged that the Indian government threatened to shut down Twitter during farmers protest




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WhatsApp private messages to appear on mirrors in restrooms, Anushka Sharma roped in to drive awareness

The messages will appear on special mirrors in restrooms installed at select locations in Delhi and vanish without a trace like disappearing messages, the company said.




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Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?

Many of the features require minors and their parents to opt in, raising questions about how effective the measures are




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YouTube tests 2x playback speed feature

YouTube’s long-press 2x speed playback feature will be available till August 13




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X to offer video, audio calls, as Musk aims for super-app

X users can make video, audio calls without sharing phone number




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India-Pakistan match garnered peak concurrency viewership of 3.5 crore on Disney+Hotstar

India vs Pakistan match during the Asia Cup 2023 garnered 2.8 crore viewers on the platform.




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Industrial production grows at 12.3 per cent in June

IIP grew in double digit for the second month in a row due to strong performance by manufacturing, power and mining sectors




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PE/VC investments record 60% growth sequentially in October

Sequential uptick in October 2022 after facing declining trend in past five months; total investment flows however down 75 per cent y-o-y




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GST payers get communication to first show irreversible ITC and then reverse, experts advise caution in filing Nov GSTR-3B

In August 2022 this year, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) issued a detailed clarification on reporting of information about reversal of ITC as well as ineligible ITC




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Centre to invest over ₹380 crore to deepen draft depth at Cochin port

Eyes Cochin port as an alternative trans-shipment hub to Colombo




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Centre weighs new WFH rules for SEZs to balance needs of units, developers

IT firms units want WHF for more employees for a longer period, developers are concerned about losing customers for office space




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Ease of NPS account opening: PFRDA allows digital onboarding through Central KYC

Central KYC (CKYC) is managed by CERSAI, which is government authorised entity to function as Central KYC Registry




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Q2 GDP growth slows to 6.3%; Centre hopeful of 6.8-7% growth for full fiscal

Providing relief. Softening commodity prices, good rabi crop expectations likely to ease domestic inflation, says CEA




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Cheaper to live in India than US, UK and Germany: SBI report

If the household budget/ cost of living was Rs 100 in September 2021, it has increased by Rs 12 in both the US and India, but it has increased by Rs 20 in Germany and Rs 23 in the UK: Report




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Operating profit margin of 625 listed companies hits multi-year low

This, even as earnings jumped 27 per cent y-on-y, finds an ICRA study




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Civil Aviation Ministry notifies operational guidelines for drone PLI scheme

The PLI scheme will be only for the companies that are involved in the manufacture of drone and drone components in India




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India’s coal bed methane output expected at 759 MSCM in FY23

India’s coal bed methane production is estimated to grow to 1,072 MSCM in FY24 and 1,508 MSCM in FY25




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Global headwinds, a challenge to India’s trade prospects in 2023

Successful implementation of FTAs, rupee trade, export schemes, PLI may provide relief




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ICAI bats for India Inc, pitches for 100% tax deduction for CSR expenses

Currently, CSR expenses made by India Inc are not treated as business expense, hence not allowed for IT deduction purposes




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Economic Survey: Huge gap between expectation and reality, says Amit Mitra

Survey expects India’s GDP growth rate to be 7 per cent while Budget Estimate 2022-23 expects the same to be 9.2 per cent




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Prolonged Persian Gulf crisis can affect India’s economic activity: FinMin

Depending on how the situation develops, crude oil prices may push higher, says Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review




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Five heart-pounding ways to spend your Swiss adventure

The resort town of Interlaken is not just about idyllic lake cruises




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Experimental Indians take the road less travelled by

Waiting for company to travel is passé; solo travellers are having fun by not just exploring beaches but also enrolling in open water scuba diving courses




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My experience, your expense

Fuelled by travel but don’t have the resources to head out? Say hello to crowdfunding




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A market of the people

The writer sets off on an expedition to an old quarter of her city and unearths some gems at the Kumaran market




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Special encounters of the scenic kind

From a Nature trail and lanterns lighting up the sky to museums and temples in the countryside, SUBHA J RAO lists five things to check out in Taiwan




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Since its recent inception in the Olympics, skateboarding is having a moment in India. Have you stepped on the board yet?

There are 30-plus skateparks in the country now and numerous collectives that train and give skateboarders the space and encouragement to pursue the sport



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Curating unique travel experiences in Udhagamandalam

Accidental hoteliers Vijay Prabhu and Meeta Prabhu of Littlearth chain of boutique hotels in Udhagamandalam give a push to unique travel experiences



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Journeymen from Europe visit Coimbatore during their travels in India

Journeymen Wesley and Diana, called Wandergesellen in German, are in India for the last leg of their journey



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Incoming US govt policies may open new doors for India: CEA

Pre-emptive pessimism is premature and unwarranted, says Nageswaran