Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Temperature-Resolved Electrical Transport Response of ZrO x N y Thin Films under Alternating Electrical Perturbation

Abstract Cryogenic thermometry based on DC resistance measurements in polycrystalline thin films can be influenced by extrinsic grain-boundary contributions, limiting reproducibility and interchangeability. Here, we investigate zirconium oxynitride (ZrOxNy) thin films using tempe...

Probing the Synthetic Landscape of Thorium 2-Aminoterephthalic Acid MOFs: Implications for MOF Characteristics and Iodine Adsorption

Abstract A systematic multiparametric investigation was performed to elucidate the synthesis−structure−property relationship of a UiO-66-type thorium-based 2-aminoterephthalate metal−organic framework (Th-ABDC) for iodine capture. The effects of synthesis temperature (100, 125, 1...

Structure and Property Evaluation of Various Glass Matrices for Containment of Nuclear Waste

Abstract Borosilicate glass is used for the immobilization of high-level liquid waste (HLW). HLW originates in a reprocessing plant during the extraction of U and Pu from spent nuclear fuel. This waste contains high levels of α , β , and γ radioactivity, a wide range of elements,...

Combinatorial Treatment Strategy of 177Lu-PSMA-617 and Docetaxel Chemotherapy in Highly PSMA- and FDG-Avid (Pro-PET Score 3) Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer While Considering Pre-taxane PRLT

Abstract 177Lu-PSMA-617 targeted radioligand therapy (RLT) received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 2022 for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients progressing after androgen receptor pathway inhibitors and taxane chemotherapy. Despite its...

Realization of a Robust High-Efficiency n-Type Mg3(Sb, Bi)2/p-Type MgAgSb-Based Thermoelectric Power Generator for Harvesting Low-Grade Waste Heat

Abstract Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) enable direct conversion of waste heat into electrical energy. Although Bi2Te3-based alloys have long been the conventional thermoelectric materials, concerns over their toxicity and limited availability have encouraged the development of...

Magneto‐Photoactivated Gold Plasmonic Nano‐Islands and Quantum Dot Assemblies for ppt‐Level NO 2 Detection

ABSTRACT The intrinsic instability and limited chemical reactivity of metal nanoparticles have long restricted their direct integration in chemiresistive gas sensing. Here, we present a highly selective, tunable, ultra‐stable, and ultra‐sensitive NO 2 sensor derived from gold nan...

Ligand Field Induced Electronic Structure Modulation Enables Triple Redox Activity in Prussian Blue Analogue Molecular Magnet for Advanced Potassium Ion Battery

ABSTRACT Ligand field induced electronic structure modulation provides an effective pathway to tune the electrochemical functionality of Prussian Blue Analogue molecular magnets. Partial substitution of Fe by Co 2+ in Fe–C≡N–Fe framework forms cobalt iron hexacyanoferrate (KCoFeH...

Uptake of Ethylene Glycol by Sodium Nitrate Aerosols and Its Degradation in Mixed Particles Mediated via Nitrate Photolysis

Abstract Organic components constitute a substantial fraction of atmospheric particulate matter mostly incorporated via gas–particle partitioning and thereafter undergo extensive chemical processing, such as formation of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) with elevated O/C ratios vi...

Free electron mediated conversion of toluene into acetylene

Toluene, a prevalent aromatic volatile organic compound (VOC), is an important target for simultaneous pollutant abatement and chemical valorization. Its selective conversion to acetylene is of particular interest because acetylene is a versatile industrial feedstock. Here, we de...

Enhancing Piezoresistive Bending Strain-Sensing Performance of MoS2 Films through a Composite with Cobalt Phthalocyanine

Abstract The growing demand for flexible, wearable strain sensors for smart electronics, human physiological monitoring applications, etc. necessitates development of sensors with high sensitivity and with simple fabrication methods suitable for large-scale production. In this st...

Tunable Morphologies of Dried Colloidal Deposits in Graphene Oxide-Laden Aqueous Sessile Droplets Mediated by Mesophase Characteristics

Abstract We experimentally report tunability in the colloidal deposit morphologies of Graphene Oxide (GO) from desiccating sessile droplets, governed by characteristic mesophases driven by spontaneous self-assembly in aqueous media. Observations revealed mesophase-directed regime...

Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma Arising in the Metastatic Lesion of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Comparative 18 F FDG and 68 Ga Ga-FAPI-04 PET-CT Imaging for Disease Staging & Exploratory Theranostics

An 86-year-old gentleman, case of treated classical papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) developed scar site recurrence, which revealed focal anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) arising in the background of PTC. 18 F-FDG PET-CT done for staging revealed metastatic disease in the bila...

Probing of Strategic Disorder to Tune Thermoelectric Properties in Sb, Zn Co-doped Mg2Si0.3Sn0.7 through Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure Spectroscopy

Abstract Defect engineering in thermoelectric materials is a key approach for controlling lattice vibrations. Introducing defects in the lattice brings disorder, which facilitates scattering of phonons and suppresses heat transport. Although this can be beneficial for enhancing t...

Does low dose radiation induced adaptive response influence initial DNA-DSB formation? Evidence from γH2AX foci analysis in human lymphocytes

Abstract Purpose Low-dose radiation-induced adaptive response (LDRIAR) is well documented, but its role in early DNA damage signalling remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether adaptive response influences initial DNA double-strand break (DSB) recognition, as refle...

A Descriptor and Tool for Guiding Composition Design toward Developing Single- or Mixed/Hybrid-Phase “Layered” Transition Metal Oxide Cathode Materials for Na-Ion Batteries

Abstract The structure type and phase assemblage of “layered” Na-transition metal (TM) oxides dictate their performance as cathode materials, resulting in an impetus toward developing biphasic or hybrid Na-TM-oxides. However, a fundamental understanding as to what drives the form...

Extraction of Hexavalent and Trivalent F-Block Elements Using Metal–Organic Framework-303: An Experimental and Theoretical Investigation

Abstract In this study, the adsorption behavior of uranium, U(VI), and neodymium, Nd(III), onto metal–organic framework (MOF)-303, exhibiting a high surface area and tunable functional groups, was systematically investigated. Batch adsorption experiments were performed to evaluat...

NanostructuredSilver Microparticles from MicrodropletReduction and Evaporative Assembly for Plasmon-Driven Photocatalysisand SERS

Abstract Plasmonic nanoparticle aggregates are excellent plasmonic photocatalysts and substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) due to localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) coupling and hot-spot generation. Yet facile but scalable synthesis methods for such m...

Phase II Non-Randomised Trial of Oral Chlorophyllin in Haemorrhagic Cystitis from Radiation Therapy (CLARITY Trial): clinical and quality-of-life outcomes with exploratory proteomics

Abstract Chronic Haemorrhagic Cystitis (cHC) affects 5–15% of patients after pelvic radiotherapy. Sodium-copper-chlorophyllin, a semi-synthetic chlorophyll derivative, has shown promise in preclinical models. The phase II CLARITY trial evaluated oral chlorophyllin for radiation-i...

Lighting Hidden Traces: Rapid Green Synthesis of Zero‐Dimensional Manganese Halide Perovskite for X‐Ray and Fingerprint Imaging

ABSTRACT Lead‐free, eco‐friendly organic–inorganic manganese halides (OIMnHs) have attracted considerable attention for optoelectronic applications, owing to their outstanding optical properties and facile solution processability. Here, we present a novel zero‐dimensional (0D) OI...

Tailoring Pluronic® F127-Gelucire® 48/16 mixed micellar nanostructures for efficient solubilization of petroleum-derived hydrocarbon contaminants

Benzene (a representative monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, MAH) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are persistent hydrophobic pollutants frequently present in petroleum-related waste streams, produced waters, and contaminated aquatic environments. The low solubility of a...