Hierarchical PtCuMnP Nanoalloy for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution and Methanol Oxidation.

The higher amount of Pt usage and its poisoning in methanol oxidation reaction in acidic media is a major setback for methanol fuel cells. Herein, a promising dual application high-performance electrocatalyst has been developed for hydrogen evolution and methanol oxidation. A low Pt-content nanoalloy co-doped with Cu, Mn, and P is synthesized using a modified solvothermal process.

High Entropy Pr-Doped Hollow NiFeP Nanoflowers Inlaid on N-rGO for Efficient and Durable Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells.

The selection and design of new electrode materials for energy conversion and storage are critical for improved performance, cost reduction, and mass manufacturing. A bifunctional anode with high catalytic activity and extended cycle stability is crucial for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and direct borohydride fuel cells. Herein, a high entropy novel three-dimensional structured electrode with Pr-doped hollow NiFeP nanoflowers inlaid on N-rGO was prepared via a simple hydrothermal and self-assembly process.

A comparative study on effect of heat stress on physiological and cellular responses of crossbred cattle and riverine buffalo in subtropical region of India.

The study was carried out to compare the in vitro and in vivo heat shock responses of cattle and buffaloes. The expression of heat responsive genes (HSP70 and HSF family) were studied in vitro in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of cattle and buffalo. In vivo observations on animals were carried out to investigate the physiological responses of cattle and buffalo at different THI over a period of 14 months.

Halogen bonding assisted site-selective C-3 triaryl methylation of indoles and -triaryl methylation of imidazoles.

Halogen bonding triggered by the Lewis basic nature of acetonitrile catalyzes the site-selective C-3 triaryl methylation of indoles and -triaryl methylation of imidazoles with trityl chlorides under catalyst-, metal-, and additive-free conditions at room temperature. This method generates a quaternary carbon centre appended to a heterocyclic moiety. UV-Vis and FT-IR analyses indicate the existence of halogen bonding which is the driving force of the reaction.

Hydrogen storage capacity of Be (NLi) cluster with ultra-short beryllium-beryllium distance.

Quantum chemical calculations have been carried out to investigate the hydrogen storage capacity of Be (NLi) cluster. Calculations reveal that the cluster can take up to eight H molecules reaching a maximum gravimetric density of 21.04 wt%.