Interfacial negative magnetization in Ni encapsulated layer-tunable nested MoS nanostructure with robust memory applications.

Combining interfacial interactions and layer-number tunability, the evolution of magnetism in low-dimensional diamagnetic systems like MoS is indeed an interesting area of research. To explore this, Ni nanophases with an average size of 12 nm were encapsulated in MoS and the magnetization dynamics were studied over the temperature range of 2-300 K. Surprisingly, the newly formed hybrid nanostructure was found to have a negative magnetization state with giant exchange bias that showed a reversible temperature-induced increase in both spin magnetic moment and coercivity.

A potent cadmium bioaccumulating strain displays phytobeneficial property in Cd-exposed rice seedlings.

In agricultural soil, cadmium (Cd) pollution compromises soil health, reduces crop yield, and produces Cd-contaminated crops. Bio-based approaches are necessary as an eco-friendly and sustainable solution to mitigate Cd-polluted areas. A heavy metal-resistant rhizobacterial strain (AS10) has been isolated from a heavy metal-defiled rice field.

Charge-transfer-induced 2D ferromagnetism and realization of thermo-remnant memory effect in ultrathin-NiOOH-encapsulated graphene.

For graphene-based 2D materials, charge transfer at the interface between graphene and ferromagnetic metal leads to many intriguing phenomena. However, because of the unidirectional spin orientation in ferromagnetic transition metals, interface interaction plays a detrimental role in diminishing the magnetic parameters on 2D surfaces. To overcome this issue, we have synthesized ultrathin 2D weak antiferromagnetic-NiOOH layers on a graphene surface.

Abatement of arsenic-induced phytotoxic effects in rice seedlings by an arsenic-resistant Pantoea dispersa strain.

Population detonation and rapid industrialization are the major factors behind the reduction in cultivable land that affects crop production seriously. This situation is further being deteriorated due to the negative effects of abiotic stresses. Under such conditions, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are found to improve crop production which is essential for sustainable agriculture.