Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Hydrationas a Structural Switch: Controlling MagneticCoupling and CO2 Photoreduction in Transition-Metal HalidePerovskites

Abstract Transition-metal halides are of particular interest because their partially filled d-orbitals, containing unpaired electrons, give rise to distinctive magnetic and electronic properties. Notably, hydration can act as a structural switch, inducing substantial modification...

Impact of the Perform, Achieve, and Trade scheme on decarbonizing Indian industrial production: a PSM DiD approach

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India launched the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme in 2012 to improve energy efficiency in key energy-intensive industrial sectors. These efficiency improvements were expected to save between 11% to 16% of industrial energy consumptio...

Geospatial insights into urban heat dynamics from Gurugram’s land use transitions

Gurugram, on the southern fringe of the Indian National Capital Region, has changed in two decades from an agrarian periphery into one of the densest concentrations of corporate-led built-up land in northern India. This study discusses how that transition has reshaped the city’s...

Seismic Stability Analysis of Vertically Expanded Landfills under Different Leachate Buildup Conditions

Abstract Expanding existing landfills offers a more economical and practical solution than constructing new disposal sites, especially in urban regions where land availability is limited. This study investigates the seismic stability of vertically expanded side-hill-type waste la...

Modular Access to α ‐Tertiary Amines: Electrochemical Tandem Di‐Functionalization of Olefins With Ammonia Surrogates and Amino Acids

ABSTRACT Quaternary carbon centers, especially those bearing nitrogen, are highly valued in drug discovery, imparting three‐dimensionality, selectivity, and metabolic stability. Yet, accessing α ‐tertiary, primary amines ( α ‐TPAs) remains challenging due to steric congestion and...

Ruthenium-InducedStrain- and Phase-Polarized MultifacetedNickel for Nitrate-to-Ammonia Electrocatalysis

Abstract Two-phase-engineered bimetallic alloys with tunable crystallographic defects offer a promising platform for proton-coupled electron-transfer in electrocatalytic nitrate reduction (NO3RR) to ammonia, providing a sustainable alternative to the Haber–Bosch process. Alloying...

Probe Sonication-DrivenSynthesis of Nb2C MXene/NiCo2O4 Nanocompositesfor High-PerformanceSymmetric Supercapacitors

Abstract The persistent energy-power density trade-off in supercapacitors necessitates advanced electrode materials with synergistic ion transport and redox capabilities. Herein, we report a sonication-assisted synthesis of Nb2C/NiCo2O4 (NCN) nanocomposites, prepared via selectiv...

Modulating Local Coordination in Single‐Atom Catalysts: From Fundamental Concepts to Emerging Breakthroughs in Electrocatalysis

ABSTRACT Single‐atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted significant interest due to their maximized atom efficiency, structural precision, and unique catalytic properties. While the central metal atom in SACs serves as the primary active site, its catalytic behavior is strongly infl...

Modulating Local Coordination in Single‐Atom Catalysts: From Fundamental Concepts to Emerging Breakthroughs in Electrocatalysis

ABSTRACT Single‐atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted significant interest due to their maximized atom efficiency, structural precision, and unique catalytic properties. While the central metal atom in SACs serves as the primary active site, its catalytic behavior is strongly infl...

Fe(II)-CoordinatedPolymer/Polyaniline Dual Nanocompositeas a Binder-Free pH-Universal Electrocatalyst for Durable HydrogenEvolution Reaction

Abstract A rationally engineered nanocomposite of Fe(II)-coordinated polymer and polyaniline (PANI) was developed for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysis, exhibiting low overpotentials and excellent long-term durability. A discrete Fe(II) coordination complex wa...