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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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Theoretical and computational methods for tip- and surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01070H, Review Article
Sai Duan, Guangjun Tian, Yi Luo
The effective field Hamiltonian can rigorously treat the quantum interactions between all components of localized optical fields and molecules, which predicts the breakdown of diverse selection rules and extends the application of optical techniques.
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Innovative, combinatorial and high-throughput approaches to degrader synthesis

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01127E, Tutorial Review
Rebecca Stevens, James D. F. Thompson, Julie C. L. Fournier, Glenn A. Burley, David J. Battersby, Afjal H. Miah
In this review we highlight how the synthesis of degraders has evolved in recent years, in particular the application of high-throughput chemistry and screening approaches such as D2B and DEL technologies to expedite discovery timelines.
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Visible photons as ideal reagents for the activation of coloured organic compounds

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01129A, Review Article
Open Access
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Lorenzo Di Terlizzi, Luca Nicchio, Stefano Protti, Maurizio Fagnoni
In search for the perfect wave(length). This review is dedicated to recent efforts in the development of visible light driven photochemical strategies occurring in coloured organic compounds.
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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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Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC)

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00736G, Review Article
Ziming Wang, Xuanli Dong, Wei Tang, Zhong Lin Wang
Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) is an emerging field that utilizes electron transfer occurring at the liquid–solid and even liquid–liquid interfaces because of the contact-electrification effect to stimulate redox reactions.
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Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial development in advanced all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00439B, Review Article
Jieun Lee, Chen Zhao, Changhong Wang, Anna Chen, Xueliang Sun, Khalil Amine, Gui-Liang Xu
This review builds upon the fundamentals and substantial progress achieved, aiming to inspire the battery community to advance all-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries toward practical applications and accelerate the industrialization process.
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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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Nanochemistry of gold: from surface engineering to dental healthcare applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3656-3686
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00894K, Review Article
Shuang Zhang, Na Kong, Zezheng Wang, Yangheng Zhang, Can Ni, Lingjun Li, Hongbin Wang, Min Yang, Wenrong Yang, Fuhua Yan
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest nanochemistry advancements in the design, synthesis, and utilization of engineered gold nanostructures (GNSs) for dental healthcare applications.
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Formula 4 night street car race | Madras High Court waves green flag

Justices R. Mahadevan and Mohammed Shaffiq refrain from stalling the conduct of the race, they permit TN government to conduct the race with certain conditions




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Motor racing | Verstappen wants more focus on car, not Red Bull drama

Verstappen, who has won the last three world championships with Red Bull, said the internal strife had no impact on his performance or comfort within the team.




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Ferrari buoyed by pace after Australian GP practice

Leclerc's team mate Carlos Sainz was third quickest in FP2 on his return to racing two weeks after appendicitis surgery




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F1 champion Sebastian Vettel gets back behind the wheel with Porsche to test a Le Mans car

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel is getting back behind the wheel




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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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Verstappen aims for another F1 win in Barcelona as Sainz hopes to showcase his talents at home race

Verstappen has won six of the nine races so far this season and recorded his 60th career win in Montreal two weeks ago.




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McLaren’s quest to reclaim its glory days is well on track

After a dismal decade of underperformance, Formula One’s second-most-successful team has begun to turn things around. A runner-up finish this season, which is well within reach, will mark a definite inflection point in its protracted bid to rejoin the grid’s elite




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Unfazed by fire in McLaren’s facility, Norris edges Verstappen for pole at Spanish GP

Lando Norris has snatched pole position from Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix




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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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INRC Rally of Coimbatore | Aditya Thakur leads the pack on day one




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MOTORSPORTS | Young Indian racers excited for Formula 4 Indian championship




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Red Bull braces for its most formidable challenge yet

Led by the irresistible Verstappen, the outfit, over the last three years, has ended Mercedes’ dominance. But amidst an upheaval among its personnel, exits of key strategists, an underperforming driver and increasing competition, Red Bull has its back to the wall. As the F1 circus regroups at Zandvoort on Sunday, can the reigning champion handle the tricky transition phase that has tripped many a successful sporting franchise?




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Chennai gears up for India’s first-ever night street race

The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), will conduct the second round of the Indian Racing Festival on August 31 and September 1 at the 3.5-km Chennai Formula Racing Circuit




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Indian racing festival 2024 hits Chennai with Formula 4 and India’s first night race

Experience the thrill of high-octane racing as the Indian Racing Festival 2024 revs up Chennai 




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All you need to know about Chennai’s night street race

The 3.5-km Chennai Formula Racing Circuit, with 19 corners, goes around the Island Grounds with the start-finish straight on the beach road




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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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Chennai’s night street race a shot in the arm for Indian motorsports

The initiative reflects Tamil Nadu’s commitment to cultivate a vibrant racing culture and inspire the NextGen racing drivers, engineers and race mechanics




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Safety concerns dominate chaotic opening day of Chennai night street race

The opening day of the weekend turned out to be a damp squib for the fans as the organisers couldn’t get the circuit ready in time for the action to start




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Indian Racing Festival | Chennai dazzles under lights with action-packed races

The on-track drama was exciting, and barring a minor incident during the first Indian Racing League race, the event passed off without hiccups.




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A humdinger looms in the three-day Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship

The contenders across all categories are closely bunched as the fourth round of the INMRC gets under way on September 6




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Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship | Chiranth Vishwanath secures two pole positions




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Indian F2 driver Kush Maini survives scary crash in Baku, penalised post race

The rear of Maini's car was totally destroyed by the impact of the crash and fortunately, he came out of it unscathed




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A unique approach to nurturing Indian motorsport engineers — the L.I.M.E. way

United Motorsports Academy — founded by former Red Bull engineer Sangodkar, and Rane — provides a two-week course to qualify for an internship in the IRL and F4 series as part of a scholarship called Launchpad for Indian Motorsports Engineers; students learn about the basics and intricacies of the sport which gives them an opening into the world of fast-paced action




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What is Narain Karthikeyan up to after racing?

Narain Karthikeyan, in a free-wheeling chat, reflects on his start-up venture, DriveX, the CoASTT circuit he helped develop, and the future of motorsport




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At the brand new Madras International Karting Arena, drive on the track that Mika Hakkinen, Narain Karthikeyan, and Karun Chandhok raced on

At the brand new Madras International Karting Arena, drive on the track that Mika Hakkinen, Narain Karthikeyan, and Karun Chandhok raced on The 1.2 kilometre track is India’s first karting circuit built to FIA-CIK (Commission Internationale de Karting) specifications



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Daniel Ricciardo released by Red Bull F1 team; replaced by Liam Lawson for rest of 2024 season

The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race




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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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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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Actor Ajith Kumar to take part in endurance racing

Indian actor Ajith Kumar to compete in endurance racing as team owner and principal driver of Ajith Kumar Racing




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Mahindra Racing cautiously optimistic for 2024-25 season




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Back from the brink: India hockey player Sukhjeet Singh eyes dream Olympic debut

Sukhjeet Singh overcame the "toughest" phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound Indian men's hockey squad and is determined to prove his worth.




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Paris Olympics 2024: Trust, team spirit key to hockey team’s success, says Head Coach Fulton

Since taking over 14 months back, Fulton has stressed on the need to develop a strong team spirit, besides focussing more on defence strategically.




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Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s brace enables India to overcome Ireland challenge

With two wins and a draw, India has gathered seven points from three matches and has almost made it to the quarterfinals.




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Paris Olympics: Men’s hockey team peaking at right time, faces Great Britain in quarterfinals

Harmanpreet Singh-led outfit has lifted its game steadily in the Olympics and is likely to throw a different challenge against Great Britain




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Men’s hockey: Sreejesh’s saves were nothing short of miracle, we can win gold at Paris Olympics, says Dhanraj Pillay

As soon as Rajkumar Pal scored the winning goal in the shoot-off, an emotional Dhanraj, glued to the TV at home, jumped in joy.




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India vs Great Britain Olympics quarterfinal: Everyone gathered around and worked on the tactics, says Craig Fulton

“Sreejesh is a legend, he is one of the best we have. He is saving us from day one. But when you ask him, he will say it was a team effort, so team first, then individuals,” said Harmanpreet.




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Amit Rohidas on red-card incident: I am indebted to teammates for not once letting me feel ostracized

Rohidas was penalised in the 17th minute of the quarterfinals for a swinging stick that inadvertently struck British forward Will Calnan in the face.




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Like Dravid, I want to coach juniors before gradual progression, says P.R. Sreejesh

If he decides to take up coaching, Sreejesh is clear in his mind how to go about in the new role.




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Watch: PR Sreejesh: Like Rahul Dravid, I wanted to start coaching juniors