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.

Compositional features and pattern of codon usage for mitochondrial CO genes among reptiles.

The phenomenon of non-random occurrence of synonymous nucleotide triplets (codons) in the coding sequences of genes is the codon usage bias (CUB). In this study, we used bioinformatic tool kit to analyze the compositional pattern and CUB of mitogenes namely COI, COII and COIII across different orders of reptiles. Estimation of overall base composition in the protein-coding sequences of COI, COII and COIII genes of the reptilian orders revealed an uneven usage of nucleotides.

First record of the genus Vailimia Kammerer, 2006 from India, with the description of two new species (Araneae: Salticidae: Plexippina).

The genus Vailimia Kammerer, 2006 is recorded for the first time from India. Two new species, Vailimia ajmerensis Caleb Jangid sp. nov.

Endotheliotropic herpesvirus infection in Asian elephants () of Assam, India.

Background And Aim: Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is an emerging disease of elephant. Therefore, a study was conducted to know the actual status of the disease in Assam State of India.

Materials And Methods: A total of 289 Asian elephants of Assam were screened during 2 years of study from April 2017 to March 2019.