• Atomically Dispersed Cu on Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheets as Catalysts for the Synthesis of Disubstituted Triazoles 

  Suja, P; Rahul, P; Bhasin, V; Bhattacharya, D; Seo, J W; Sree, S P; Rajan, T. P. D; John, J; Hareesh, U S (American Chemical Society, 2025-01-03)

  The regiospecific, high-yield synthesis of 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazole via an azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction is of high practical utility as derivatives of this heterocycle are reported to exhibit diverse biological ...
• Empowering mechanical energy harvesting and intelligent noise detection with 2D fluorine functionalized BN-PVDF nanofibers based high performance piezoelectric nanogenerator 

  Athira, B S; Surendran, K P; Chandran, A (Elsevier, 2025-01-15)

  Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based high performance piezoelectric nanogenerator (PENG) with open-circuit voltage and remarkable short-circuit current density of 55 V and 16 mA/m2 respectively was achieved through an ...
• Spiro-heterocycles: Recent advances in biological applications and synthetic strategies 

  Basavaraja, D; Doddamani, S V; Athira, C S; Siby, A; Sreelakshmi, V; Ancy, A; Sasidhar, B S (Elsevier, 2025-03-01)

  Spiro-heterocycles garner much fascination due to their unique conformational features and vast biological applications than simple heterocycles. The number of spirocyclic scaffolds forms an integral part of drugs and drug ...
• Dimethylamine Bismuth Iodide: A Lead‐Free Perovskite Enabling Ultra‐Sensitive UVC Photodetection with Low Operating Voltage and High Detectivity 

  Ajayakumar, A; Sławek, A; Muthu, C; Dev, A V; Shajan, N K; Ajith, A; Szaciłowski, K; Vijayakumar, C (Wiley, 2025-02-05)

  Ultraviolet (UV) photodetectors (PDs) are essential for various applications, but traditional materials face challenges in cost, fabrication, and performance. This study introduces dimethylamine bismuth iodide (DMABI) as ...
• Biocontrol Activity of New Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolates Against Fusaria and Fusarium Mycotoxins 

  Vipin Krishnan, S; Anaswara, P A; Madhavan Nampoothiri, K; Kovács, S; Adácsi, C; Szarvas, P; Király, S; Pócsi, I; Pusztahelyi, T (MDPI, 2025-02-04)

  As significant fungal pathogens of crops, Fusaria species contaminate various food and feed commodities. Some of the Fusarium spp. secondary metabolites (e.g., trichothecenes, zearalenone, and fumonisins) are widely known ...
• Observation of Molecular Complexes in Oligo-Phenylenevinylene (OPV) Organogels by Neutron Diffraction 

  Guenet, J M; Ajayaghosh, A; Praveen, V K (MDPI, 2025-02-15)

  In an earlier report, we conjectured that oligo-phenylenevinylene (OPV) molecules bearing terminal OH groups may form molecular complexes in organogels prepared in benzyl alcohol. This assumption was based on circumstantial ...
• Nanochitin: Green nanomaterial for sustainable applications in agriculture and environmental remediation 

  Manoj, N; Pradhan, M; Kundu, D; Abhiramy, D S; Balakumaran, P A; Sherpa, K C (Elsevier, 2025-02-15)

  The need for a green and sustainable nanomaterial sourced from biomass in the form of nanochitin has raised interest in paving the way towards incorporating biological resources for the production of functional materials. ...
• Functionalization of Indoles with 1,3,5-Triazinanes: Chemistry of Aminomethylation vs the Hofmann–Martius-Type Rearrangement 

  Omanakuttan, V K; Varghese, E M; Rajalekshmi, A R; Siddharthan, A; Rahul, P; John, J (American Chemical Society, 2025-01-29)

  We have developed efficacious routes toward the selective synthesis of two classes of compounds such as C-3 amino-methylated indoles and 4-indol-3-yl-methylanilines from the same precursors, namely, indoles and 1,3,5-triazinanes. ...
• Anisotropic Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene)/MXene Aerogel-Based Piezoelectric Nanogenerator for Efficient Kinetic Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Force Sensing Applications 

  Suresh, S; Athira, B S; Akhila, N S; Vijaya, L; Chandran, A; Gowd, E B (American Chemical Society, 2025-01-28)

  Lightweight flexible piezoelectric devices have garnered significant interest over the past few decades due to their applications as energy harvesters and wearable sensors. Among different piezoelectrically active polymers, ...
• Silicone Oil-Functionalized Hydrophobic Nano Silica: A Floating Sorbent for Organic Pollutant Removal in Aquatic Systems 

  Francy, A; Ragi, T M; Mohamed, A P; Ananthakumar, S (American Chemical Society, 2025-02-04)

  Meso/microporous nano silica modified with macromolecular polymers produces attractive hybrids that repel water and have a hydrophobic surface, making them highly effective for targeting and eliminating organic contaminants ...
• Synthesis of 2-hydroxy analogues of castanospermine, 1-epi-castanospermine and their iminooctitols from sugar-derived lactam 

  Ingaladal, N; Lankalapalli, R S (Elsevier, 2025-04)

  The synthesis of 2-hydroxy analogues of castanospermine from two new iminooctitols via Mitsunobu cyclization is described. The iminooctitols were derived from the dihydroxylation of an allyl alcohol intermediate, obtained ...
• Synthesis of graphene reinforced aluminum nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical and tribological properties by solidification processing 

  Arsha, A G; Aswathy, S N; Ghaderi, O; Kalidoos, J; Rajan, T P D; Rohatgi, P K (Elsevier, 2025-02)

  The present paper introduces a novel synthetic process for A356 Aluminum alloy graphene nanocomposites, involving stir mixing to create a semisolid slurry followed by squeeze casting. The method enhances graphene distribution, ...
• Unveiling the multifaceted bioactivity of copper(ii)–Schiff base complexes: a comprehensive study of antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, enzyme inhibition and cytotoxic potentials with DFT insights 

  Dhanya, T M; Prathapachandra Kurup, M R; Rajimon, K J; Anjali Krishna, G; Varughese, J K; Raghu, K G; Philip, S; Divya, K M; Augustine, M; Mohanan, P V (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2025-01-17)

  The rise of various diseases demands the development of new agents with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, enzyme-inhibiting, and cytotoxic properties. In this study, heterocyclic Schiff base complexes of Cu(II) ...
• Twinning and precipitation strengthening in low stacking fault energy CoCr1.3FeNi0.7MnNb (x = 0.3, 0.367, 0.45) eutectic high entropy alloys upon cold forging and annealing 

  Potnis, G; Jana, P P; Das, J (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  We report the strategy to enhance the mechanical properties of eutectic CoCr1.3FeNi0.7MnNbx (x = 0.3, 0.367, 0.45) high entropy alloy (EHEA) comprising of ultrafine lamellae of low SFE face-centered cubic (FCC) and hard ...
• Tailoring the properties of natural fibre biocomposite using chitosan and silk fibroin coatings for eco-friendly packaging 

  Sruthimol, J J; Haritha, K; Warrier, A S; Nandhu Lal, A M; Harikrishnan, M P; Rahul, C J; Kothakota, A (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  Biocomposite sheets were created by blending taro pulp with rice straw, pineapple fibre, guar gum, and corn starch. The optimal composition, comprising 90 % taro pulp and 10 % corn starch, demonstrated impressive mechanical ...
• Impact of ethynyl linkage on indoor photovoltaic performance of triphenylimidazole-phenothiazine dyes with dual-species copper electrolyte 

  Rajesh, M N; George, A S; Moolakkil, A; Unni, K N N; Prasanthkumar, S; Soman, S; Giribabu, L (Elsevier, 2025-03-01)

  In this work, we have intended and synthesized two innovative dyes, LG-P7 and LG-P8, that significantly improve the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) under outdoor and indoor/ambient illuminations. These dyes ...
• Morphology tuned Ni-WS2 coated stainless steel mesh as an efficient bi-functional electrocatalyst for water splitting 

  Sreekumar, R; Shilpa, R P; Rakhi, R B; Sreejakumari, S S (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  Electrocatalytic water splitting is a sustainable method for hydrogen production, but the high cost of noble metal catalysts limits its practicality. Here, we present a novel electrodeposited Ni-WS₂ coated stainless steel ...
• Dual-acting β-Aminothiochromones: Design, synthesis, and evaluation as antimicrobial and anti-angiogenic agents 

  Ajay Krishna, M S; Ashitha, K T; Bhat, M P; Rudrappa, M; Sandhya, K S; Lima, N C; Basavaraja, D; Varughese, S; Nayaka, S; Sasidhar, B S (Elsevier, 2025-05-01)

  The quest for novel antimicrobials is critical due to emerging resistance by new microorganism strains. In these circumstances, we designed and synthesized a series of β-aminothiochromones by employing an aziridines ...
• Recovery and recycling of silica fabric from waste printed circuit boards to develop epoxy composite for electrical and thermal insulation applications 

  Anjana, E I; Aiswariya, K; Prathish, K P; Sahoo, S K; Jayasankar, K (Elsevier, 2025-05-01)

  Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), a primary component of electronic waste (E-waste), contain silica fabric as a major non-metallic material, which needs to be reutilized for high-performance applications. This study focuses ...
• Thicker vs Thinner: Impact of Photoanode Thickness on Recombination Dynamics and Indoor Photovoltaic Performance in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells 

  George, A S; Hamann, T W; Soman, S (American Chemical Society, 2025-03-03)

  The unique observation of enhanced photovoltaic performance in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) under indoor/ambient illuminations using thinner electrodes devoid of scattering layers led us to undertake a comprehensive ...

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