Themed collection New Journal of Chemistry Selected Articles in Physical and Materials Chemistry from India
Lysosome-targeting solid state NIR emissive donor–acceptor molecules: a study on photophysical modulation through architectural distinction
The prevalence of the D–A strategy in achieving red-shifted emission has been established through designing D–A molecules of D–A–D and A–D–A constructs.
New J. Chem., 2024,48, 5589-5598
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NJ00295D
Solar energy harvesting by a PtS2/ZrS2 van der Waals heterostructure
First principle calculations of PtS2/ZrS2 van der Waals heterostructure to design efficient photovoltaic devices for promising renewable energy applications.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 15162-15174
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ01820B
Effect of ions on the adsorption of lysozyme protein below its isoelectric point on hydrophilic (OH–Si) and hydrophobic (H–Si) surfaces
Deposition of lysozyme bilayer films on hydrophilic (OH–Si) and hydrophobic (H–Si) surfaces in presence of ions and their enhancement in hydrophobicity compare to the pure lysozyme film.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 12697-12708
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00624G
PAMAM–guanylthiourea conjugates mask furin's substrate binding site: mechanistic insights from molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies assist the design of potential furin inhibitors
PAMAM-guanylthiourea conjugates as potential furin inhibitors.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 12468-12476
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00703K
AIE active cyanostilbenes for live-cell imaging of lipid droplets
Trifluoromethyl-substituted fluorophores with naphthalene and julolidine groups were utilized imaging and quantifying lipid droplets in COS-7 cells.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 10016-10024
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00426K
Graphene oxide promotes aggregation-induced emission in binary solvent mixtures
Graphene oxide promotes aggregation-induced emission (AIE) in NaFlu molecules in binary solvent mixtures. This property of GO will be helpful to create novel GO nanocomposites for device and biosensor applications.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 9186-9202
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00995E
Fluorescent 7-azaindole N-linked 1,2,3-triazole: synthesis and study of antimicrobial, molecular docking, ADME and DFT properties
Two libraries of antimicrobial and fluorescent 7-azaindole N-linked benzyl/phenyl 1,2,3-triazole hybrids have been synthesized via Cu (II) catalyzed click reaction. Molecular docking, ADME, Molinspiration and DFT studies were also carried out.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 9077-9086
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00223C
meso-Carbazole decorated BODIPYs – an electron donor–acceptor system with excellent fluorosolvato/vapochromic behavior, aggregation-induced emission, and antileishmanial activity
meso-Carbazole BODIPY generates an electron donor–acceptor system with multiple photo responses and has excellent anti-leishmanial activity.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 8277-8290
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00747B
Optimization of phosphorus-loaded Ni–ZnO crosslinked carboxy methyl cellulose-based biodegradable nanocomposite hydrogel beads for the slow release of P, Ni and Zn: a kinetic approach
Phosphorus-loaded Ni–ZnO crosslinked carboxy methyl cellulose-based biodegradable nanocomposite hydrogel beads as multinutrient source of slow release fertilizer.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 8200-8213
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00665D
Development of Z-scheme bimetallic tungstate-supported nitrogen deficient g-C3N4 heterojunction for the treatment of refractory pharmaceutical pollutants
The binary BMT/ND-GCN-based heterostructure photocatalyst for pharmaceutical industry wastewater treatment.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 7774-7789
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00660C
Quantitative structural assessments of potential meprin β inhibitors by non-linear QSAR approaches and validation by binding mode of interaction analysis
Identification of key structural features of meprin β inhibitors by ML models and binding mode of interaction analysis.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 7051-7069
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04753E
An effective strategy for CO2 reduction to C1 products using Cu-embedded MoS2 electrocatalyst: DFT study
An MoS2 monolayer with embedded Cu has enhanced CO2 reduction reaction activity with an appreciably low overpotential compared to pristine MoS2.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 6932-6942
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00716B
Design and development of a porous nanorod-based nickel-metal–organic framework (Ni-MOF) for high-performance supercapacitor application
Fabrication of a pristine MOF for the development of an asymmetric supercapacitor device for energy-storage applications.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 6749-6758
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NJ00456B
Exploring the electrochemical characteristics of the nucleobase-template assisted NiCo2O4 electrode for supercapacitors
Morphologically tuned metal (NiCo2O4)–nucleobase nanostructures are considered as an essential electrode material in demonstrating the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors for energy storage applications.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 6235-6245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ05436A
Synthesis, crystal structure, DFT, and photovoltaic studies of BaCeCuS3
Single crystals and a polycrystalline sample of BaCeCuS3 were synthesized and characterized. The semiconducting BaCeCuS3 shows ultralow thermal conductivity (0.32 W m−1 K−1 at 773 K) and is promising for thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 5378-5389
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06301H
Gelation-induced enhanced emission active stimuli-responsive low-molecular-weight organogelator: dual-channel recognition of cyanide from water and food samples with superhydrophobic surface formation
A mechano–thermo-responsive and superhydrophobic GIEEgen for dual-channel cyanide sensing from real-world water and food samples is reported.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 4818-4831
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06220H
Hexagonal cobalt oxide nanosheet-based enzymeless electrochemical uric acid sensor with improved sensitivity
A hexagonal cobalt oxide nanosheet based enzymeless electrochemical sensor showed an ultra-sensitive response for uric acid with excellent selectivity.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 4206-4212
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ06331J
Synthesis of SiO2@MnCo2O4 core–shell nanorattles using layered double hydroxide precursors and studies on their peroxidase-like activity
The current work demonstrates a simple soft chemical approach to synthesize SiO2@MnCo2O4 core–shell nanorattles using SiO2@MnCo-LDH (layered double hydroxide) precursors.
New J. Chem., 2023,47, 3266-3275
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ04901E
Charge transfer excitons in unfunctionalized graphite-wrapped MAPbBr3 nanocrystal composites with different morphologies
Charge transfer from perovskite nanocrystals to graphite sheets.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 8583-8591
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ01116F
Renewable spent mushroom compost-derived carbon for solid-state supercapacitors as a sustainable alternative
The systematic and stepwise formation of spent mushroom compost-derived activated carbon (SMC), electrode assembly, and supercapacitor performance were studied.
New J. Chem., 2022,46, 7433-7441
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NJ00554A
FRET based ratiometric switch for selective sensing of Al3+ with bio-imaging in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells
FRET based ratiometric switch for selective sensing of Al3+ with bio-imaging in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
New J. Chem., 2021,45, 1853-1862
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ05546H
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