Themed collection 2022 Outstanding Student Paper Awards
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RSC Advances Outstanding Student Paper Awards 2022
We are delighted to announce the winners for the RSC Advances Outstanding Student Paper Awards 2022. These awards recognise outstanding work published in the journal, for which a substantial component of the research was conducted by a student.
RSC Adv., 2023,13, 20839-20843
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA90059B
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Preparation of chitosan-coated polystyrene microspheres for the analysis of trace Pb(II) ions in salt by GF-AAS assisted with solid-phase extraction
Chitosan-coated polystyrene solid-phase extraction fillers.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 32526-32533
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04968F
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Efficient fluorescent recognition of ATP/GTP by a water-soluble bisquinolinium pyridine-2,6-dicarboxamide compound. Crystal structures, spectroscopic studies and interaction mode with DNA
A dicationic pyridine-2,6-dicarboxamide-based compound 1 bearing two N-alkylquinolinium units was synthesized, determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and studied as a fluorescent receptor for nucleotides and inorganic phosphorylated anions in pure water.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 27826-27838
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05040D
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The influence of degree of labelling upon cellular internalisation of antibody-cell penetrating peptide conjugates
A systematic investigation into the influence of degree of labelling of antibody-cell penetrating peptide conjugates upon cellular internalisation.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 27716-27722
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05274A
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Sex determination of mummies through multi-elemental analysis of head hair using electrothermal vaporization coupled to inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
Multi-elemental analysis of hair from living humans allows for accurate, non-skeletal sex determination of 500 year-old mummified individuals.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 27064-27071
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA05654B
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First observation on emergence of strong room-temperature ferroelectricity and multiferroicity in 2D-Ti3C2Tx free-standing MXene film
Two-dimensional (2D) multiferroics are key candidate materials towards advancement of smart technology.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 24571-24578
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04428E
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Response of chlorinated hydrocarbon transformation and microbial community structure in an aquifer to joint H2 and O2
The joint H2/O2 can promote the transformation of TCE, tDCE and CF. A specific microbial community with higher diversity forms in the H2/O2 microcosm, and synchronously increases the anaerobic tceA and aerobic phe and soxB genes.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 23252-23262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA04185E
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Highly dispersed ruthenium nanoparticles on nitrogen doped carbon toward efficient hydrogen evolution in both alkaline and acidic electrolytes
Ultrafine ruthenium nanoparticles on nitrogen doped carbon show exceptional activity toward the hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline and acidic electrolytes.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 13932-13937
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA02671F
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Improved electrochemical performance and solid electrolyte interphase properties of electrolytes based on lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide for high content silicon anodes
Lithiation of silicon in an LiFSI electrolyte results in a bilayer SEI, with an inner, inorganic layer, and an outer, organic. This SEI is more conductive, flexible and homogeneous compared to the SEI formed in an LiPF6 electrolyte.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 12517-12530
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA01233B
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Organically tuned white-light emission from two zero-dimensional Cd-based hybrids
Under sub-gap excitation, the materials exhibit white light emission (WLE) that originates from the STE within CdBr4 and the organic phosphorescence (for CdACP) and fluorescence (for CdODA). Under excitation above the gap the WLE is purely organic.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 10431-10442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA08953F
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Pu(III) and Cm(III) in the presence of EDTA: aqueous speciation, redox behavior, and the impact of Ca(II)
Combined advanced spectroscopy and solubility studies provide evidence for the formation of novel calcium-containing and hydrolyzed (Cm,Pu)(III)–EDTA complex(es).
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 9478-9493
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA09010K
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Polar/apolar interfaces modulate the conformational behavior of cyclic peptides with impact on their passive membrane permeability
This study uses molecular dynamics and Markov state models to analyse how interfaces interact with cyclic decapeptides and modulate their dynamic and equilibrium properties.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 5782-5796
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA09025A
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An alginate-based encapsulation system for delivery of therapeutic cells to the CNS
Novel composite cell encapsulation system: dual-layer, micro-scale beads maintain cell survival while releasing immunomodulatory FK506 in a sustained manner. This biotechnology platform could be applicable for treatment of CNS and other disorders.
RSC Adv., 2022,12, 4005-4015
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1RA08563H
About this collection
RSC Advances is proud to highlight the winning contributions for the RSC Advances Outstanding Student Paper Awards 2022. 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.
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