Anionic Vacancy Rich Bi-MOF Derived Ternary Biocompatible Nanocomposite For Enhanced Photocatalytic Application See

In this study, a one-step method was developed for construction of MOF derived Ag/Sr6Bi2O9- -Bi2O3 ternary photocatalyst for comprehensive water remediation applications. The synthesized ternary heterostructure exhibited a high surface area oxygen defect rich hierarchical nanostructure consisting of plasmonic Ag quantum dots (3-5 nm) embedded in ultrathinSr6Bi2O9 nanosheets that are epitaxially grafted over porous BO nanorods. The oxygen vacancies, tight heterojunction between SBO/BO and pla...

Snowflake Like Cu-BDC-NH2/Cu58S32 Nanocomposite for Photocatalytic H2 Evolution and O2 Reduction See

This work presents the synthesis of unique binary Cu-BDC-NH2/Cu58S32 (CSM) heterostructure which is synthesized via one-pot solvothermal route. The nonstoichiometric pure roxbyite (Cu58S32) phase was synthesized and evolution of distinct morphologies like nanoplate (np) and snowflake (sf) was achieved by varying the sulfur sources. To construct the heterostructure, Cu58S32 (CS) is used as host matrix as well as copper source to fabricate CuBDC-NH2 MOF (CM) nano plate over it. A substantial in...

Hub Genes in Driving Colon Cancer Progression: Plasma Membrane Lipid Raft Signaling Regulates the Hub Genes by Epigenetic Modulation See

Colon adenocarcinoma (COAD) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors, yet there remains a significant lack of comprehensive epigenetic data concerning this condition. This study uses various intelligent computational algorithm-based high-throughput data analysis tools to initially identify crucial hub genes through comparative analysis of gene-expression datasets, including GSE44076, GSE20916, and GSE37364. This study presents a novel streamlined approach for systematically screening a...

Exploring GB1 Dimerization Pathway Markov State Models See

Markov state model (MSM) is a suitable method of studying the intermediate states and pathways during the binding/dimerization process of proteins. The dimerization structure of GB1 can have two distinct shapes; domain swapped (DS) and side-by-side (SS) where the former is more stable as conformed by both simulation1 and experiment2 . Here we employ a 20 microsecond long molecular dynamics trajectory1 of GB1 dimerization starting from monomer states to construct a MSM. To identify the slow co...

A Reliable and Soft Error Tolerant 12T Radiation Hardened SRAM Cell for Aerospace Applications See

In today’s state-of-the-art VLSI circuits, the SRAMs covers a greater part of the chip area. As technology scales down and moves into the nanometer regime, memory storage elements like SRAM cells are mostly affected by the impact of radiation. Therefore, the rate of soft error generation is enhanced with technology scaling. In this work, a reliable soft error tolerant 12 transistor RTSC-12T SRAM cell is proposed that provides good radiation tolerant capability and is completely immune to SEU ...

Malachite Green Dye Degradation by Adsorption-Assisted Photocatalysis Employing Nano ZnO impregnated on GAC Derived from Unused Coconut Shells (nZnO/CSGAC) See

Wastewater containing malachite green (MG) dye has the potential to destroy the aquatic ecology and endanger human health. Therefore, an integrated adsorption and photocatalytic degradation technique was established to eliminate its presence in wastewater. In this study, ZnO photocatalytic nanoparticles (nZnO) supported on an adsorbent granular activated carbon (GAC) derived from waste coconut shells (nZnO/CSGAC) composite was used as an integrated photocatalytic adsorbent (IPCA). Various tec...

Land Surface Processes at Urban Scale Resolution on Thunderstorms Prediction See

The study highlights the need of land surface process at an urban resolving scale to improve the thunderstorm representation and the rainfall characterization, particularly over the cities. The eastern states, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, show increasing trends in thunderstorm activity. The rainfall characterisation of urban thunderstorms is sensitive to Land Use Land cover (LULC) representation which has been understood from observational and modeling studies. For ex...

Understanding the Language Environment: Looking into the Language Policy of Corporate India See

The importance of multilingualism for cognitive development cannot be overemphasised. India, with its multiple languages, has always been at the forefront of this ‘cultural and social capital’ that has sustained its identity through generations. Likewise, on the economic front, the World Bank forecasts a robust 7% growth for India for fiscal year 2024 ‘despite a challenging global environment’. India’s corporate sector has always played a pivotal role, with employees from all over the country...

Berberine-Induced Apoptosis in Glioblastoma Cell Lines: Involvement of ROS-Mediated Mitochondrial Disruption Through Epigenetic Reprogramming of Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Dynamics See

Glioblastoma is the most severe form of malignant brain tumor with a mean survival rate of 12–15 months, attributed to its poor prognosis and scarce treatment alternatives. Also, the poor response and resistance to conventional radiotherapy and chemotherapy of GBM demand for the development of innovative and effective treatment modalities. Nature-derived compounds have grasped significant attention as a promising alternative for the development of novel anti-cancer drugs. Berberine is a natur...

Investigating the Role of Crown Ethers in Enhancing Metal Cation Solvation and Diffusion in Lithium and Sodium-Based Electrolytes See

The use of electrolyte additive in battery chemistry is emerging field of research towards the improvement of ion transport and solid-electrolyte-interface formation. The crown ethers are an important class of macrocyclic ligands which display a conspicuous selectivity to metal ions based on the host-guest interaction. Crown ethers are cyclic compounds with a cavity that can selectively bind metal cations like lithium and sodium. This ability to encapsulate specific cations helps in controlli...

Synergic Effects of Glucose and Trehalose on Hydrated Lipid Bilayer Properties See

The lipid bilayer is a crucial component of biological cell membranes, and proper hydration is essential for maintaining its normal functions within cells. It is hypothesized that saccharides such as glucose, sucrose, and trehalose offer protection to membranes, preventing cell rupture and stabilizing lipid membranes in aqueous environments.1-3 However, this protective effect is influenced by the concentration of saccharides, and the detailed molecular interactions between saccharides and lip...

Application of Cold Plasma Technology on Functional Properties of Millet Flour See

Millets, ancient grains valued for their nutrition and drought tolerance, include little millet (Panicum sumatrense), domesticated in India over 5,000 years ago. Despite its agroeconomic and nutritional potential, little millet remains underutilized due to its coarse nature and limited research. This study evaluates the impact of cold plasma, a non-thermal technology for improving food quality, on the functional properties of little millet flour. Key properties such as water absorption capaci...

Recent Advances in Metal-Based Theranostic Agents: Anticancer and Cellular Localization See

Today, metal-based drugs that are luminescent are crucial to diagnosis and therapeutics. In anticancer research, a fluorescent compound possessing low cytotoxicity, high fluorescence properties, and organelle specificity would prove useful for diagnosing physiological disorders related to that organelle. In short, it can act as a real-time tracking bioimaging agent. Similarly, fluorescent compounds with high cytotoxic properties help in evaluating the cell death mechanism more accurately. So,...

A Reliable and Soft Error Tolerant 12T Radiation Hardened SRAM Cell for Aerospace Applications See

In today’s state-of-the-art VLSI circuits, the SRAMs covers a greater part of the chip area. As technology scales down and moves into the nanometer regime, memory storage elements like SRAM cells are mostly affected by the impact of radiation. Therefore, the rate of soft error generation is enhanced with technology scaling. In this work, a reliable soft error tolerant 12 transistor RTSC-12T SRAM cell is proposed that provides good radiation tolerant capability and is completely immune to SEU ...

Clusterin and Mitophagy: A Potential Avenue for Targeting Oral Cancer See

Clusterin (CLU) is an evolutionary conserved molecular chaperone present in different human tissues and fluids and established to be a significant cancer regulator. Here, we showed that CLU (clusterin) is localized to mitochondria to induce mitophagy controlling mitochondrial damage in oral cancer cells. CLU acts as an adaptor protein that coordinately interacts with BAX and LC3 recruiting autophagic machinery around damaged mitochondria in response to cisplatin treatment. Interestingly, CLU ...

Assessing Efficiency of Base Metals Futures: A Transfer Entropy Approach See

Base metals like aluminium, lead, and copper are vital in global industrial manufacturing and economic activities, driven by rising demand. Industrial metal prices fluctuate due to supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions, production costs, demand efficiency, etc. (Todorova et al.,2014). The advent of base metals futures has provided market participants with an advanced means for mitigating price volatility, providing them with the ability to actively manage their risk exposure. (Rout et al....

An Investigation of the Impact of Atmospheric Cold Plasma Treatment On the Extraction of Curcumin and The Analysis of Phytochemicals, Antioxidants, Physical and Morphological Characteristics of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) powder See

Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.,), a member of the Zingiberaceae family is a natural antioxidant found in tropical climates like China and India, is extracted using various processes, including conventional and contemporary technologies. Curcuminoids, consisting of curcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and demethoxycurcumin, are essential for scavenging reactive oxygen species. Researchers are exploring combinations of extraction procedures and pre-treatments for better curcumin recovery. Cold pl...

Examining the Relationship: A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of the Present Situation and Prospects for Fintech and Sustainability See

Fintech role in sustainability is the use of financial technology to promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The ability to fulfil current requirements without compromising the ability of future generations to cover their own requirements is sustainability. It is an idea that takes into account social, cultural, and economic aspects. This bibliometric research explores the dynamic relationship between sustainability and financial technology (fintech), assessing the current...

Predicting Financial Distress for Organizational Sustainability in India: A Comparative Study of Logistic Regression, LDA, and ANN Approaches See

Predicting corporate financial distress remains crucial for the growth and stability of the global economic and financial landscape. Accurately forecasting a company's financial health is essential for business leaders, policymakers, shareholders, and regulatory bodies to make timely and informed decisions that promote sustainable growth. This study evaluates the likelihood of insolvency among Indian non-financial service sector firms from 2012 to 2022, examining the predictive accuracy of ar...