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Syntheses, structural, photophysical and theoretical studies of heteroleptic cycloplatinated guanidinate(1−) complexes bearing acetylacetonate and picolinate ancillary ligands

[Pt(TAG-κCN)(acac)] (TAG = triarylguanidinate(1−) ligands) were isolated and fully characterized. These complexes are bluish green light emitters and the origin of absorption/emission in selected complexes were studied by TD-DFT calculations.

Graphical abstract: Syntheses, structural, photophysical and theoretical studies of heteroleptic cycloplatinated guanidinate(1−) complexes bearing acetylacetonate and picolinate ancillary ligands
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Supramolecular complexation of phenylephrine by cucurbit[7]uril in aqueous solution

Stable host–guest complexation between phenylephrine and cucurbit[7]uril macrocycle in water is reported.

Graphical abstract: Supramolecular complexation of phenylephrine by cucurbit[7]uril in aqueous solution
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Bishydrazone ligand and its Zn-complex: synthesis, characterization and estimation of scalability inhibition mitigation effectiveness for API 5L X70 carbon steel in 3.5% NaCl solutions

Zn-complex: characterization and estimation of scalability inhibition mitigation effectiveness for API 5L X70 carbon steel in 3.5% NaCl solutions.

Graphical abstract: Bishydrazone ligand and its Zn-complex: synthesis, characterization and estimation of scalability inhibition mitigation effectiveness for API 5L X70 carbon steel in 3.5% NaCl solutions
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A surface-independent bioglue using photo-crosslinkable benzophenone moiety

The UV-crosslinkable benzophenone (BP) “bio-glue” efficiently crosslinks with various surfaces and biomolecules. The beauty of this bio-glue lies in its simplicity and broad applicability, requiring no sophisticated equipment or reaction conditions.

Graphical abstract: A surface-independent bioglue using photo-crosslinkable benzophenone moiety
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Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor

Mutual enhancement of plasmonic photocatalytic reaction by both magnetic field and plasmonic enhancement was presented through Au–TiO2 nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Effects of external light in the magnetic field-modulated photocatalytic reactions in a microfluidic chip reactor
Open Access Review Article

Smart materials for flexible electronics and devices: hydrogel

In recent years, flexible conductive materials have attracted considerable attention for their potential use in flexible energy storage devices, touch panels, sensors, memristors, and other applications.

Graphical abstract: Smart materials for flexible electronics and devices: hydrogel
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Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnO under visible light by co-doping of Ta and C using hydrothermal method

C, Ta-co-doped ZnO nanoparticles (Eg = 2.88 eV), prepared by hydrothermal method, were used as a photocatalyst under visible light to remove organic contaminants in aquatic environments.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced photocatalytic performance of ZnO under visible light by co-doping of Ta and C using hydrothermal method
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Tuning in optoelectronic properties of In/Te bilayer heterostructure upon annealing at different temperatures: surface wettability and photo response study for photonic and solar cell applications

The In/Te bilayer thin film synthesized by thermal evaporation method with 350 nm thickness annealed at different temperatures and their opto-electronic properties change. The films showed a hydrophobic nature, with enhancement of photo current from nA to ∼mA.

Graphical abstract: Tuning in optoelectronic properties of In/Te bilayer heterostructure upon annealing at different temperatures: surface wettability and photo response study for photonic and solar cell applications
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Use of benzothiophene ring to improve the photovoltaic efficacy of cyanopyridinone-based organic chromophores: a DFT study

The benzothiophene based chromophores (A1D1–A1D5) with A–π–A configuration were designed via end-capped tailoring with benzothiophene type acceptors using reference compound (A1R).

Graphical abstract: Use of benzothiophene ring to improve the photovoltaic efficacy of cyanopyridinone-based organic chromophores: a DFT study
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Confined microemulsions: pore diameter induced change of the phase behavior

Possible temperature-dependent structure of the microemulsion within the pores of controlled pore glasses. Small pore sizes seem to affect the temperature-dependent phase behavior of the microemulsion.

Graphical abstract: Confined microemulsions: pore diameter induced change of the phase behavior
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Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell adsorbent for methylene blue sequestration: equilibrium, kinetic, thermodynamic, artificial intelligence, and DFT studies

The quest for an efficient and sustainable adsorbent material that can effectively remove harmful and hazardous dyes from industrial effluent has become more intense. Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell is a new biosorbent for removing methylene blue dye from contaminated wastewater.

Graphical abstract: Thermally modified nanocrystalline snail shell adsorbent for methylene blue sequestration: equilibrium, kinetic, thermodynamic, artificial intelligence, and DFT studies
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Insights into the optoelectronic behaviour of heteroatom doped diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots

Investigation of heteroatom (N, B, O, P and S) doping impact on the structural, optoelectronic and photoluminescence properties of diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots for photovoltaics and nanomedical applications, and energy technologies.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the optoelectronic behaviour of heteroatom doped diamond-shaped graphene quantum dots
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Gamma-irradiated stibnite thin films set a remarkable benchmark performance for photoelectrochemical water splitting

The study sets out to show the positive impact of sulfur vacancy engineering on the structural, morphological, optical, electrical, and photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties of Sb2S3 films synthesized using the spin coating technique.

Graphical abstract: Gamma-irradiated stibnite thin films set a remarkable benchmark performance for photoelectrochemical water splitting
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Dual-functional nano-photosensitizers: Eosin-Y decorated gold nanorods for plasmon-enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation

Enhancement factors of 110 and 18 for metal-enhanced fluorescence and metal-enhanced SOG, respectively, are obtained from polymer coated gold nanorod cores adsorbed with Eosin Y.

Graphical abstract: Dual-functional nano-photosensitizers: Eosin-Y decorated gold nanorods for plasmon-enhanced fluorescence and singlet oxygen generation
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Surface modification of halide perovskite using EDTA-complexed SnO2 as electron transport layer in high performance solar cells

The long-term performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be significantly improved by tuning the surface characteristics of the perovskite layers.

Graphical abstract: Surface modification of halide perovskite using EDTA-complexed SnO2 as electron transport layer in high performance solar cells
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Influence of potassium doping on the structural, conduction mechanism, and dielectric properties of CaFe2O4

The frequency and temperature-related dielectric relaxation and electrical conduction mechanisms in potassium-doped CaFe2O4 oxide ceramic were investigated in this study throughout a temperature range of 313–673 K.

Graphical abstract: Influence of potassium doping on the structural, conduction mechanism, and dielectric properties of CaFe2O4
Open Access Review Article

Progress of research on the bonding-strength improvement of two-layer adhesive-free flexible copper-clad laminates

Bond strength of two-layer adhesive-free flexible copper-clad laminate is an important factor that directly affects the stability and reliability of electronic devices.

Graphical abstract: Progress of research on the bonding-strength improvement of two-layer adhesive-free flexible copper-clad laminates
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Reusable magnetic mixture of CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 and TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in water

Mixture of TiO2-P25 and magnetic CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 nanocomposites improves photocatalytic water treatment and enables easy catalyst recovery, effectively degrading pollutants like 2,4-D.

Graphical abstract: Reusable magnetic mixture of CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 and TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in water
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Electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer light-emitting diodes

In this study, we find electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer that has never been reported.

Graphical abstract: Electric-field modulated energy transfer in phosphorescent material- and fluorescent material-codoped polymer light-emitting diodes
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A prediction model for CO2/CO adsorption performance on binary alloys based on machine learning

Machine-learning models were constructed to accurately predict CO2 and CO adsorption affinity on a wide range of binary alloying.

Graphical abstract: A prediction model for CO2/CO adsorption performance on binary alloys based on machine learning
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Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study

Herein, we have utilized agri-waste and amalgamating low Fe3+, to develop an economic iron oxide–carbon hybrid-based electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) with water as a main product following close to 4e transfer process.

Graphical abstract: Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study
Open Access Review Article

Advances in superhydrophobic material research: from preparation to electrified railway protection

Superhydrophobic coatings give a solution for the protection of electrical equipment and some corresponding preparation methods.

Graphical abstract: Advances in superhydrophobic material research: from preparation to electrified railway protection
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High-fidelity synthesis of microhole templates with low-surface-energy-enabled self-releasing photolithography

A self-releasing photolithographic technique is developed to synthesize freestanding polymeric templates with high structural fidelity, smooth surfaces and excellent flexibility.

Graphical abstract: High-fidelity synthesis of microhole templates with low-surface-energy-enabled self-releasing photolithography
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Experimental and theoretical studies of the LiBH4–LiI phase diagram

The hexagonal structure of LiBH4 at room temperature can be stabilised by substituting the BH4 anion with I, leading to high Li-ion conductive materials.

Graphical abstract: Experimental and theoretical studies of the LiBH4–LiI phase diagram
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Keto–enol equilibrium: stable tautomers of ortho-, meta-, and para-hydroquinones in large aromatics

Keto–enol tautomerism of hydroquinones was studied for fused aromatic compounds. For larger fused aromatic compounds the dione tautomer was the stable form. These experimental results were corroborated by calculations.

Graphical abstract: Keto–enol equilibrium: stable tautomers of ortho-, meta-, and para-hydroquinones in large aromatics
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