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Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Recent research
- Materials & Energy
ABSTRACT Quaternary Heusler alloys have emerged as a versatile class of multifunctional materials owing to their highly tunable electronic structures and magnetic properties. Their crystal architecture provides exceptional compositional flexibility, enabling systematic control of...
- Materials & Energy
Reversible Oxidation of a Nonathia[42]Nonaphyrin(1.1.0.1.1.0.1.1.0) to a 40π Dication Diradicaloid
Abstract A one-pot condensation of bithiophene with thiophene diol under acidic conditions yields 28π, 42π, and 56π expanded porphyrinoids. X-ray crystallographic studies revealed a planar topology for both 28π and 42π macrocycles. Spectroscopic and quantum chemical calculations...
- Materials & Energy
Clinical oncology faces a critical technological bottleneck driven by the rapid emergence of therapy-resistant tumors. Melanoma, in particular, remains a highly aggressive malignancy with pronounced metastatic potential and poor responsiveness to traditional therapy, signify the...
- Materials & Energy
Abstract Two mononuclear Cu(II) complexes, [(L1)Cu](ClO4)2 (1), containing the pentadentate BnTPEN (L1 = N-benzyl-N,N′,N′-tris(2-pyridylmethyl)-1,2-diaminoethane), and [(L2)Cu(ClO4)](ClO4) (2), supported by the tetradentate BnBPEN (L2 = N,N'-dibenzyl-N,N'-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-1,2...
- Materials & Energy
Abstract A simple one-step route for designing three covalently bonded porous organosilica polymers via tandem condensation, bearing an adjustable triazine moiety and N–Si cooperative microenvironments, has been reported for the first time. In contrast to the traditional methods...
- Materials & Energy
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...
- Materials & Energy
Abstract The direct α-oxygenation of arylmethanamines to amides is a cornerstone transformation in organic synthesis; however, traditional methods suffer from harsh conditions, reactive reagents, and expensive transition metal catalysts. This study introduces a novel approach usi...
- BiologyOpen access
Heme-Catalyzed Dityrosine Formation and Serotonin Oxidation in the Presence of Insulin
Abstract Insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency are considered central features in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Accumulating evidence suggests that heme contributes to the pathogenesis of this disease. Supporting this view is linking of higher i...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
MOFs are considered as frontline support materials for obtaining high proton conduction under humid conditions. This study deals with a 3D and a 2D single-crystal Ni-MOFs. The open-network 3D Ni-MOF (Ni-NDC-BPYH), constructed from 2,6-napthalenedicarboxylic acid (2,6-NDC) and 1,2...
- Biology
Charge of Nanoconfinement Modulates i-Motif Formation at Physiological pH
Abstract The role of nanoconfinement in regulating the folding of cytosine-rich DNA into i-motif structures under physiological pH conditions remains poorly understood. Here, we investigate the effect of confinement charge on i-motif formation and stability by using positively an...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Small Molecule Modulation of TERRA RNA Quadruplex Reprograms ALT‐Telomere Maintenance
ABSTRACT Telomeric repeat–containing RNA (TERRA) plays a central role in telomere maintenance in telomerase‐negative cancers that employ the alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT) pathway; however, its RNA G‐quadruplex (rG4) structures remain underexplored as chemical targets...
- Materials & Energy
Abstract Antimicrobial resistance involving opportunistic bacterial and fungal pathogens along with persistent biofilm-associated infections possess a critical global healthcare challenge. In this study, we have reported a cationic amphiphilic peptide-based hydrogelator with a di...
- Engineering & Technology
ABSTRACT Solution‐processed memristors offer a scalable, cost‐effective pathway for next‐generation computing. The Rb 4 Ag 2 BiBr 9 (RABB) based resistive random‐access memory exhibits stable non‐volatile memristive behavior with low operating voltage (∼1.7 V), robust endurance o...
- Engineering & Technology
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) chiral hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) have emerged as promising materials for optoelectronic and spintronic applications owing to their tunable electronic structures and chiroptical properties. Here, we investigate the effects of organi...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Intra-cluster receptor density (IRD): A molecular switch for TNFR1 clusters’ signaling
Abstract Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 1 (TNFR1) signaling regulates cell fate in inflammation, immune responses, and tumorigenesis. While TNF-α–mediated TNFR1 pathways are well known, the role of receptor clustering remains unclear. Utilizing homo-FRET using fluorescence anisot...
- Materials & Energy
Abstract Precise modulation of charge transfer (CT) characteristics in the excited state of aggregation-induced emission (AIE)-active organic emitters is essential for optimizing their performance mainly in optoelectronic applications such as organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs)...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Symmetry-Broken Biphasic WS2 NanowhiskeredHeterostructures Enable Field-Induced NO2 Sensing
Abstract Van der Waals (vdW) materials have garnered ample interest as next-generation sensors and catalysts, owing to high surface-to-volume ratio, defect tunability, easy modulation of active sites, and convenience in device fabrication. However, one major drawback delimiting s...