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Editorial: Celebrating the work of Prof. C. N. R. Rao: from solid state to materials chemistry [PDF]

Frontiers in Chemistry
Cyril O. Ehi-Eromosele, Yashonath Subramanian   +1 more
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Resolving the nanoparticles' structure-property relationships at the atomic level: a study of Pt-based electrocatalysts

iScience, 2021
Summary: Achieving highly active and stable oxygen reduction reaction performance at low platinum-group-metal loadings remains one of the grand challenges in the proton-exchange membrane fuel cells community.
Leonard Jean Moriau, Armin Hrnjić, Andraž Pavlišič, Ana Rebeka Kamšek, Urša Petek, Francisco Ruiz-Zepeda, Martin Šala, Luka Pavko, Vid Simon Šelih, Marjan Bele, Primož Jovanovič, Matija Gatalo, Nejc Hodnik   +12 more
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Expanding the cryogenic electron microscopy toolbox to reveal diverse classes of battery solid electrolyte interphase

iScience, 2022
Summary: Advancements in energy storage technologies such as Li-based batteries depend on a deep understanding of the chemical and structural aspects of critical interfaces.
Elizabeth Zhang, Matthew Mecklenburg, Xintong Yuan, Chongzhen Wang, Bo Liu, Yuzhang Li   +5 more
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Ice-binding proteins and bioinspired synthetic mimics in non-physiological environments

iScience, 2022
Summary: Ice-binding proteins (IBPs) are produced by a variety of organisms to prevent internal damage caused by ice crystal growth. Synthetic analogs are being designed to mimic beneficial properties of IBPs while mitigating drawbacks related to the use
Elizabeth A. Delesky, Wil V. Srubar, III
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An overview of solid-state electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy for artificial fuel reactions

iScience, 2022
Summary: The use of spectroscopy to characterize electrocatalytic processes is vital to the understanding and continuing the development of new catalysts for clean energy transformations.
Jeremy A. Bau, Abdul-Hamid Emwas, Magnus Rueping   +2 more
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Deep eutectic solvent-assisted fabrication of zirconium phytate thin nanosheets for important biomass transformations

iScience, 2022
Summary: Utilization of naturally occurring resources to construct functional catalytic materials is significantly important, and facile and environmental-benign strategies are highly desired to afford the materials having a specific structure and good ...
Jinliang Song, Yanan Li, Zhimin Xue
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NaNbO3/ZnO piezocatalyst for non-destructive tooth cleaning and antibacterial activity

iScience, 2022
Summary: Tooth discoloration and plaque formation are serious issues for dental healthcare professionals across the world. Although traditional hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning methods are efficient, they can cause enamel demineralization, periodontal ...
Aditi Sharma, Upasana Bhardwaj, Devendra Jain, Himmat Singh Kushwaha   +3 more
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Electrospun rhodamine@MOF/polymer luminescent fibers with a quantum yield of over 90%

iScience, 2021
Summary: Tailored luminescent guest@metal-organic framework (Guest@MOF) materials with outstanding photophysical properties are enabling materials for emergent technologies in smart sensors and optoelectronics. However, the practical utility of Guest@MOF
Yang Zhang, Jin-Chong Tan
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Synthesis and stability of switchable CO2-responsive foaming coupled with nanoparticles

iScience, 2022
Summary: CO2-responsive foaming has been drawing huge attention due to its unique switching characteristics in academic research and industrial practices, whereas its stability remains questionable for further applications.
Songyan Li, Shaopeng Li, Kexin Du, Jianzhong Zhu, Liying Shang, Kaiqiang Zhang   +5 more
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Ultrasound-mediated synthesis of nanoporous fluorite-structured high-entropy oxides toward noble metal stabilization

iScience, 2022
Summary: High-entropy oxides (HEOs) are an emerging class of advanced ceramic materials capable of stabilizing ultrasmall nanoparticle catalysts. However, their fabrication still relies on high-temperature thermal treatment methodologies affording ...
Francis Okejiri, Juntian Fan, Zhennan Huang, Kevin Michael Siniard, Miaofang Chi, Felipe Polo-Garzon, Zhenzhen Yang, Sheng Dai   +7 more
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