Rigid-strut-containing crown ethers and [2]catenanes for incorporation into metal-organic frameworks by Zhao, Yan-Li, Liu, Lihua, Zhang, Wenyu, Sue, Chi-Hau, Li, Qiaowei, Miljanić, Ognjen Š., Yaghi, Omar M., Stoddart, J. Fraser

“…The crystal structure of the dimethyl ester (BPP34C10DE-CAT⋅4 PF6) of the [2]catenane H2BPP34C10DC-CAT⋅4 PF6 was investigated by X-ray crystallography, which revealed racemic R and S isomers with planar chirality present in the crystal in a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Design, synthesis and activity studies of antifreeze peptide derived from type I shorthorn sculpin by Asmawi, Azren Aida

“…Freezing water is rapidly fatal to most organisms as it deprives biological reactions of the aqueous medium they require due to the formation of ice crystals. However, a number of structurally different classes of antifreeze proteins (AFPs) allow cold-adapted organisms to survive in a sub-zero environment by inhibiting the growth of the ice crystals; phenomenon’s known as Thermal Hysteresis (TH) and Ice Recrystallization Inhibition (IRI). …”
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Large-area atomic layers of the charge-density-wave conductor TiSe2 by Wang, Hong, Chen, Yu, Duchamp, Martial, Zeng, Qingsheng, Wang, Xuewen, Tsang, Siu Hon, Li, Hongling, Jing, Lin, Yu, Ting, Teo, Edwin Hang Tong, Liu, Zheng

“…Atomic resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy indicates the as-grown samples are highly crystalline 1T-phase TiSe2 . Variable-temperature Raman spectroscopy shows a CDW phase transition temperature of 212.5 K in few layer TiSe2 , indicative of high crystal quality. …”
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Performance and microstructure of carbonated MgO samples under high temperatures by Pu, Liyun, Unluer, Cise

“…This performance decline was attributed to the changes in the content and morphology of the strength providing carbonate phases (hydromagnesite). Phase quantification results revealed lower hydromagnesite content with smaller crystal sizes at ≥150°C. …”
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Electrical charge transport and optical properties of iron pyrite by Shukla, Sudhanshu

“…It is concluded that the poor photovoltage generated by pyrite solar devices is due to the intrinsic defects in the material rather than to impurities or secondary phases.…”
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Electronic structure of topological quantum materials probed by angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy by Schröter, N

“…Yet, despite multiple theoretical proposals and experimental reports, "smoking-gun" evidence for the existence of a weak topological phase is still elusive. Here, by performing ARPES measurements for the surface states of two distinct crystal surfaces, we can conclusively confirm the existence of a weak topological phase in the semimetal TaSb2, which may be related to its negative longitudinal magnetoresistance. …”

Structural and magnetic interplay in multiferroic Ho₀.₅Nd₀.₅Fe₃(BO₃)₄ by Tripathy, A., Gautam, K., Dey, K., Sahu, S. R., Ahad, A., Upadhyay, A., Sagdeo, A., Francoual, S., Bereciartua, P. J., Gudim, I., Strempfer, J., Sathe, V. G., Shukla, D. K.

“…By utilizing temperature-dependent synchrotron x-ray powder diffraction, we report here the observation of structural phase transition, i.e., the lowering of crystal symmetry from R32 to P3121 below TN in Ho0.5Nd0.5Fe3(BO3)4, which is further confirmed by single-crystal x-ray diffraction measurements as well as substantiated by dielectric and Raman spectroscopic results. …”
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π-Extended pyrrole-fused heteropine: synthesis, properties, and application in organic field-effect transistors by Wang, Weifan, Hanindita, Fiona, Tanaka, Yusei, Ochiai, Kotaro, Sato, Hiroyasu, Li, Yongxin, Yasuda, Takuma, Ito, Shingo

“…A π-extended pyrrole-fused thiepine exhibited a "pitched π-stacking" structure in the crystal, and exhibited a high charge carrier mobility of up to 1.0 cm2  V-1  s-1 in single-crystal field-effect transistors.…”
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In situ growth of [hk1]-oriented Sb2S3 for solution-processed planar heterojunction solar cell with 6.4% efficiency by Jin, Xin, Fang, Yanan, Salim, Teddy, Feng, Minjun, Hadke, Shreyash, Leow, Shin Woei, Sum, Tze Chien, Wong, Lydia Helena

“…The planar heterojunction solar cell using [hk1]-oriented Sb2S3 achieves a power conversion efficiency of 6.4%, performing at almost 20% higher than devices based on a [hk0]-oriented absorber. This work opens up new prospects for pursuing high-performance Sb2S3 thin film solar cells by tailoring the crystal orientation.…”
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Non-newtonian fluids and droplets in microchannels by Huang, Yi

“…A particle free method for flow field visualization was proposed and achieved by analyzing liquid crystal polarization. The proposed concept is implemented by imaging liquid crystal flow under microfluidic environment usmg a polarization based optical interferometric configuration. …”
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Study on the physical properties of printed parts using fresh and recycled polymer powders for additive manufacturing by Chng, Calvin Zuo En

“…Observed trend for re-melting temperatures also points to the presence of at least two crystal phases during crystallisation. Finally, larger crystal size was observed for slower rates of non-isothermal crystallisation. …”
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Electric-field control of magnetism in multiferroic composites by Ding, Hui

“…We aim to understand the magnetoelectric coupling phenomenon in multiferroic composite systems in this project. Single-phase multiferroic materials are scarce in nature. …”
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Novel structured transition metal dichalcogenide nanosheets by Zhang, Xiao, Lai, Zhuangchai, Ma, Qinglang, Zhang, Hua

“…Until now, a lot of new-structured TMD nanosheets, such as vacancy-containing TMDs, heteroatom-doped TMDs, TMD alloys, 1T'/1T phase and in-plane TMD crystal-phase heterostructures, TMD heterostructures and Janus TMD nanosheets, have been prepared. …”
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Acoustic valley edge states in a graphene-like resonator system by Yang, Yahui, Yang, Zhaoju, Zhang, Baile

“…The concept of valley physics, as inspired by the recent development in valleytronic materials, has been extended to acoustic crystals for manipulation of air-borne sound. Many valleytronic materials follow the model of a gapped graphene. …”
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Investigation of binary nanocrystal superlattice by Christine, Kusuma Dewi

“…Binary Nanocrystal Superlattice (BNSL) is the assembly of nanoparticles of two different materials. Based on the fact that atoms and molecules can result in various crystal structures and properties, nanocrystal will definitely give an even wider choices of properties due to its size quantum effect. …”
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Multi-photon interference phenomena by Menssen, A

“…To realise these experiments, I developed a new method based on a spatial light modulator to excite large modes in photonic crystals.…”

The dithiolate-bridged diiron hexacarbonyl complex Na2[(μ-SCH2CH2COO)Fe(CO)3]2 as a water-soluble photoCORM by Fan, Wai Yip, Poh, Hwa Tiong, Sim, Bai Ting, Chwee, Tsz Sian, Leong, Weng Kee

“…The water-soluble dimercaptopropanoate-bridged diiron hexacarbonyl complex Na2[(μ-SCH2CH2COO)Fe(CO)3]2 has been prepared, and the X-ray crystal structure and infrared, UV–visible, and ESI spectra of the complex have been obtained. …”
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Quantum scale biomimicry of low dimensional growth : an unusual complex amorphous precursor route to TiO2 band confinement by shape adaptive biopolymer-like flexibility for energy... by Choi, Dahyun, Sonkaria, Sanjiv, Fox, Stephen John, Poudel, Shivraj, Kim, Sung-yong, Kang, Suhee, Kim, Seheon, Verma, Chandra, Ahn, Sung Hoon, Lee, Caroline Sunyong, Khare, Varsha

“…Here, the amorphous arrest phase of TiO2 is reminiscent of biogenic amorphous crystal growth patterns and polymer coordination has both a chemical and biomimetic significance arising from quantum scale confinement which is atomically challenging. …”
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New structures and materials for next generation photonic technology by Mei, T., Zhang, Dao Hua, Tang, Dingyuan, Yuan, Xiaocong, Chen, Tupei

“…In light source, we have for the first time developed grapheme mode-locked lasers and dark pause lasers as well as nano-crystal Si based light emitting devices with colour tunable. …”
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Water-mediated optical and morphological tuning of highly stable orange-emitting Mn-doped perovskite for white light-emission by Cho, S, Sree, VG, Fulari, AV, Park, S, Mei, M, Kim, M, Jana, A, Das, D, Im, H, Kyhm, K, Taylor, RA

“…In the growth mechanism, Mn2+ dopants affect the crystal structure by promoting stable growth and uniform doping at higher concentrations, while water improves ion dispersion, reaction kinetics, and passivation, facilitating optimal crystal growth and the formation of desired nanostructure morphologies. …”