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Intermolecular interaction potential maps from energy decomposition for interpreting reactivity and intermolecular interactions

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03237C, Paper
Amin Kiani, Wentong Zhou, Lawrence M. Wolf
The development and application of intermolecular interaction potential maps to rationalize a range of interactions at the DFT level using suitable probes is described.
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Simulation study of the conformation and dynamics of substrate-supported ring and linear polymer films

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02794A, Paper
Jianhua Huang, Hongzhu Ji, Jin Zhang, Zhunpeng Wang
Ring polymers in substrate-supported films exhibit stronger adsorbability, less deformation, and similar dynamics suppression compared to linear polymers.
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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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Magnetic field enhanced discharge and water activation of atmospheric pressure plasma jet: effect of assistance region and underlying physico-chemical mechanism

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP03938F, Paper
Xiongfeng Zhou, Bin Chen, Hua Liao, Kun Liu
Magnetic field-assistance holds the promise of becoming a new or complementary approach to enhance the efficiency of atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ), but there is currently a lack of research...
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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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Structure and dynamics of aqueous VOSO4 solutions in conventional flow through cell design: a molecular dynamics simulation study

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02934H, Paper
Open Access
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Anwesa Karmakar
A theoretical model has been proposed to study the structure and dynamics of aqueous vanadyl sulfate (VOSO4) solution used in the conventional flow (CF) through cell design operating under varying thermodynamic conditions.
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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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A composite of pineapple leaf-derived porous carbon integrated with ZnCo-MOF for high-performance supercapacitors

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CP02882A, Paper
Xiaoxiao Ma, Yunfan Bai, Shuangli Chen, Zhixian He, Pingping Wu, Yabing Qi, Sijing Zhang
Pineapple leaf-derived biochar (PLB) served as a carrier for ZnCo-MOF in the preparation of ZnCo-MOF@PLB-800. The porous structure of PLB reduced ZnCo-MOF aggregation, enhancing electron transfer and the conductivity of the electrode material.
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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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Curiosity shop in the present

With a fusion of vintage and sustainable decor, Rare Lily opens in RA Puram 



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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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For Cyrus Broacha, choosing a therapist is same as choosing a shampoo

He goes for the cheapest and closest one



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Riyadh Season 2024: As part of cultural diplomacy, Saudi Arabia celebrates Indian diversity in mega tourism event

The Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia has grown over the years and with 2.4 million expat workers it has the second largest number of foreign workers in Saudi Arabia



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Hyderabad’s physician-musician Dr Bunty has composed for 100 Telugu serials

As a new serial Abhinandana airs on Gemini, Dr Bunty talks about navigating dual vocations




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How Jodhpur RIFF has shrunk the music world

The annual festival held at Mehrangarh Fort presents music beyond classifications and divides.




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Singer Dana Razik and her family feature in an original musical production, Rooh-E-Mardem

Dana Razik and her family unite for an original music video Rooh-E-Mardem



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




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Musician Jassie Gift on his two-decade-long career, his latest collaboration ‘Thakthom’ and more 

The Afro hip-hop song ‘Thakthom’ is a collaboration with Ireland-based Malayali musicians and influencers Reyan and Melvin




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From Lollapalooza to the Cherry Blossom festival, here is a list of India’s top music festivals to look forward to

Missed out on the Coldplay tickets? There’s lots more coming up, starting with Maroon 5 in December. Plan for the months ahead with our line-up of the top festivals that promise thrilling performances and immersive experiences




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Rapper Iykki Berry’s new single celebrates Tamil pride and Thanjavur

Rapper and singer-songwriter Iykki Berry’s new single is a nod to Thanjavur, her hometown




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Of brothers and sisters




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Q & A: What is the standard car park stall size as per CMDA norms?

Your construction-related queries answered by Green Evolution, a Chennai-based architectural service firm



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What is your design philosophy?

City-based Neeras Design Studio completes a year in the elite interiors segment.Sadhana Srinivasan, CEO, who studied design at the Inchbald School of Design talks to Lakshmi Krupa about the luxury market, international brands and more…



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Applying for a succession certificate

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




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Banjara Hills is much sought after for commercial and residential spaces

Your property-related queries answered by Karan Rathod of ‘K Valuations’, Begumpet



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A Beginner’s Guide to Using BlueSky for Business Success

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are always on the lookout for new ways to connect with their audience. BlueSky, a decentralized social media platform, is quickly gaining attention as a fresh alternative to traditional platforms like Twitter and Instagram. While it's still early days for BlueSky, its unique structure offers a big opportunity for businesses to build communities and engage with users in a more transparent, user-focused way.




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3 Essential Design Trends, October 2024

You have to get creative when you lack a strong visual. This month's design trends roundup focuses on this concept.





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Top 11 WordPress Themes for Web Designers in 2024

A WordPress theme that doesn’t look modern, doesn’t come with built-in flexibility, and with a developer that doesn’t support it can spell trouble for you down the line. Your website’s design needs to adapt and evolve alongside the business it represents.




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20 Best New Websites, October 2024

Welcome to October’s collection of sites we like - we hope you’ll like them too.




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3 Essential Design Trends, November 2024

Touchable texture, distinct grids, and two-column designs are some of the most trending website design elements of November 2024.




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The business of physics

In this new series of columns, James McKenzie explores the value and relevance of physicists to industry




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Once a physicist: Anna Starkey

Anna Starkey is the creative director of We The Curious – an interactive science centre in Bristol, UK




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Radical reactions enabled by polyfluoroaryl fragments: photocatalysis and beyond

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00889D, Review Article
Mikhail O. Zubkov, Alexander D. Dilman
The review summarizes advances in the radical chemistry of polyfluorinated arenes under photocatalytic conditions. The fluoroaryl fragment serves as enabling motif for the reaction design and efficient generation of reactive intermediates.
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Intracellular microbial rhodopsin-based optogenetics to control metabolism and cell signaling

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3327-3349
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00699A, Review Article
Anastasiia D. Vlasova, Siarhei M. Bukhalovich, Diana F. Bagaeva, Aleksandra P. Polyakova, Nikolay S. Ilyinsky, Semen V. Nesterov, Fedor M. Tsybrov, Andrey O. Bogorodskiy, Egor V. Zinovev, Anatolii E. Mikhailov, Alexey V. Vlasov, Alexander I. Kuklin, Valentin I. Borshchevskiy, Ernst Bamberg, Vladimir N. Uversky, Valentin I. Gordeliy
Organelle optogenetics is an approach to control cell physiology by targeted expression of microbial rhodopsins in membranes of subcellular organelles.
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Recent advances in super-resolution optical imaging based on aggregation-induced emission

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3350-3383
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00698K, Review Article
Feng-Yu Zhu, Li-Jun Mei, Rui Tian, Chong Li, Ya-Long Wang, Shi-Li Xiang, Ming-Qiang Zhu, Ben Zhong Tang
From aggregation-induced emission to super-resolution imaging: the significance of reversible dynamic interaction.
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Double-cavity cucurbiturils: synthesis, structures, properties, and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3536-3560
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00961K, Review Article
Qing Li, Zhengwei Yu, Carl Redshaw, Xin Xiao, Zhu Tao
This review article presents the structures, properties, and the emerging applications of a subset of cucurbit[n]uril-type receptors that have two cavities.
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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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Thermally activated structural phase transitions and processes in metal–organic frameworks

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3606-3629
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01105D, Review Article
Open Access
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Celia Castillo-Blas, Ashleigh M. Chester, David A. Keen, Thomas D. Bennett
The structural knowledge of metal–organic frameworks is crucial for understanding and developing new efficient materials for industrial implementation.
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Emerging polymeric materials for treatment of oral diseases: design strategy towards a unique oral environment

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,3273-3301
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS01039B, Review Article
Open Access
Bo Jia, Beibei Zhang, Jianhua Li, Jinlong Qin, Yisheng Huang, Mingshu Huang, Yue Ming, Jingjing Jiang, Ran Chen, Yufen Xiao, Jianzhong Du
We highlight the recent progress and design strategies of polymeric materials with tailored functions to overcome the highly movable and wet, microbial and inflammatory environment in the oral cavity for treatment of oral diseases.
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Layer-by-layer thinning of two-dimensional materials

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00817G, Review Article
Open Access
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Phuong V. Pham, The-Hung Mai, Huy-Binh Do, M. Vasundhara, Van-Huy Nguyen, Trieu Nguyen, Hao Van Bui, Van-Duong Dao, Ram K. Gupta, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy, Jin-Hong Park
Etching technology – one of the representative modern semiconductor device makers – serves as a broad descriptor for the process of removing material from the surfaces of various materials, whether partially or entirely.
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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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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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Advances in morphology-controlled alumina and its supported Pd catalysts: synthesis and applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00776F, Review Article
Yanpeng Yang, Chenglin Miao, Ruoyu Wang, Rongxin Zhang, Xiaoyu Li, Jieguang Wang, Xi Wang, Jiannian Yao
This review highlights the preparation and regulation strategies of alumina materials from different dimensions and summarizes the preparation, metal–support interaction, and application of Pd/Al2O3 catalysts on important industrial catalysis.
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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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