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RSC Advances Outstanding Student Paper Awards 2021
In 2021, RSC Advances launched an award series to recognise the hard work of students. These awards recognise outstanding work published in the journal, for which a substantial component of the research was conducted by a student.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 26206-26210
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA90082C
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Conversion of N-acyl amidines to amidoximes: a convenient synthetic approach to molnupiravir (EIDD-2801) from ribose
A method for the preparation of molnupiravir (EIDD-2801) via regioselective conversion of an N-acyl-nucleoside intermediate, generated through stereoselective glycosylation of protected ribose and N4-acetyl cytosine, to an amidoxime.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 36143-36147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA06912H
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Evaluation of P-bridged biaryl phosphine ligands in palladium-catalysed Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions
Efficient palladium catalyst systems consisting of bench-stable biaryl phosphacycles and Pd(OAc)2 are described for Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions of a diverse array of aryl halides and arylboronic acids.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 26883-26891
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA04947J
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A “one pot” mass spectrometry technique for characterizing solution- and gas-phase photochemical reactions by electrospray mass spectrometry
The solution and gas-phase dissociative photochemistry of two ruthenium half-sandwich complexes are analysed with electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry in a novel instrument.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 19500-19507
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA02581C
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Modelling drug adsorption in metal–organic frameworks: the role of solvent
Solvent plays a key role in drug loading in metal–organic frameworks.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 17064-17071
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA01746B
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Supramolecular self-associating amphiphiles (SSAs) as nanoscale enhancers of cisplatin anticancer activity
Herein we show the potential SSA technology towards the development of synergistic next-generation anticancer treatments.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 14213-14217
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA02281D
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Efficient removal of heavy metals from polluted water with high selectivity for Hg(II) and Pb(II) by a 2-imino-4-thiobiuret chemically modified MIL-125 metal–organic framework
A highly porous adsorbent based on a metal–organic framework was successfully designed and applied as an innovative adsorbent in the solid phase for the heavy metal removal.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 13940-13950
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA00927C
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Promotion effects of flavonoids on browning induced by enzymatic oxidation of tyrosinase: structure–activity relationship
Browning promotion by the enzymatic oxidation of flavonoids and ʟ-dopa.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 13769-13779
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA01369F
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Aqueous-soluble bipyridine cobalt(II/III) complexes act as direct redox mediators in photosystem I-based biophotovoltaic devices
Sustainable energy production is critical for meeting growing worldwide energy demands.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 10434-10450
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA10221K
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Catalytically active nanosized Pd9Te4 (telluropalladinite) and PdTe (kotulskite) alloys: first precursor-architecture controlled synthesis using palladium complexes of organotellurium compounds as single source precursors
First precursor-architecture controlled synthesis of Pd9Te4 and PdTe nanostructures that have potential applications in Suzuki coupling of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde and catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 7214-7224
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA08732G
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The enhancement of treatment capacity and the performance of phytoremediation system by fed batch and periodic harvesting
Spirodela polyrhiza FBH system had 150% more treatment capacity, up to 5.2× higher removal in NH3–N, PO43−, TSS and COD.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 6049-6059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA08088H
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Designing high energy density flow batteries by tuning active-material thermodynamics
With the cost of renewable energy near parity with fossil fuels, energy storage is paramount. We report a breakthrough on a bioinspired NRFB active-material, with greatly improved solubility, and place it in a predictive theoretical framework.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 5432-5443
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA10913D
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Enhanced performance of pencil-drawn paper-based electrodes by laser-scribing treatment
This study demonstrates a fast and simple method to fabricate enhanced ePADs using pencil-drawing with a CO2 laser treatment of the carbon surface deposited on paper. The sensor was applied to the detection of furosemide in a synthetic urine sample.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 1644-1653
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA08874A
About this collection
We are delighted to highlight the winning contributions for the RSC Advances Outstanding Student Paper awards 2021. These awards recognise outstanding work published in the journal across our 12 subject categories, for which a substantial component of the research was conducted by a student. Winning papers were selected by the Editorial Board and our Associate Editors.
To nominate a research paper published in the journal for the 2022 awards, please contact the Editorial office.