Indian Institute of Technology Indore

About: Indian Institute of Technology Indore is a education organization based out in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Computer science & Chemistry. The organization has 1606 authors who have published 4803 publications receiving 66500 citations.

Measurement of the $\overrightarrow{n} p\rightarrow d\pi^{0}\pi^{0}$ reaction with polarized beam in the region of the d$^{*}$(2380) resonance

Abstract: We report on a high-statistics measurement of the most basic double-pionic fusion reaction $\overrightarrow{n} p\rightarrow d\pi^{0}\pi^{0}$ over the energy region of the d *(2380) resonance by use of a polarized deuteron beam and observing the double fusion reaction in the quasifree scattering mode. The measurements were performed with the WASA detector setup at COSY. The data reveal substantial analyzing powers and confirm conclusions about the d* resonance obtained from unpolarized measurements. We also confirm the previous unpolarized data obtained under complementary kinematic conditions.

Sanitization During and After COVID-19 Pandemic: A Short Review

Abstract: Sanitization is a preventive and strategic method to contain the spread of SARS-CoV2. Since there is no foolproof method to tackle the present COVID-19 pandemic, sanitization has a central role to play. The present article briefly reviews various methods of sanitization for individuals, surfaces and ambience. The article reviews different approaches toward sanitization and examines the historicity of the methods employed.

A Three-Dimensional Cu(II)-MOF with Lewis acid−base dual functional sites for Chemical Fixation of CO2 via Cyclic Carbonate Synthesis

Abstract: A 3D porous Cu(II)-MOF (1), having Lewis acid−base dual-functional sites, has been utilized, whose frameworks have two types of 1D channels decorated with both axially water-bound metal sites and weak base, i.e., tertiary amine groups in the crystallographic c-axis. Upon activation under a high vacuum at 120 °C, the axial water molecule is removed and affords a solvent-free and unsaturated Lewis acidic Cu(II) containing framework (1′). The piperazine functionalities from the linkers enhance the selective adsorption of CO2 which, in turn, facilitate the further interaction with the open Cu(II) metal centres, leading to catalytic chemical fixation of CO2 into five-membered cyclic carbonates, in the presence of epoxides and co-catalyst TBAB, under mild and solvent-free reaction conditions. The significance of dual functionalization and the synergy with TBAB on adeptly catalyzed CO2 fixation are explored using several epoxides, and substantial conversion is achieved. Moreover, the catalyst 1′ displays satisfactory stability and easy recyclability for five consecutive cycles without any appreciable loss in its catalytic activity. The results are compared with various MOFs based catalysts at the closest reaction conditions and, based on literature and experimental inferences, a possible mechanism of chemical fixation of CO2 with epoxide catalyzed by 1′ has been proposed.