Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mateusz Reczynski, Mitsuru Akaki, Takamitsu Fukuda, Yuya Sawada, Kengo Nishii, Masayuki Hagiwara, Wojciech Nitek, Barbara Sieklucka, Beata Nowicka
Summary: The study synthesized and characterized two mononuclear complexes and a bimetallic CN-bridged trinuclear molecule, revealing differences in structure, magnetic properties, and coordination geometry. High-field EPR and magnetometric studies demonstrated significant anisotropy of the Ni(ii) centers with mainly |M-S = |+/- 1 states in the ground states. No out-of-phase signal was detected in AC magnetic susceptibility measurements.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tianxi Li, Lulu Li, Fangyuan Du, Lei Sun, Jichao Shi, Miao Long, Zeliang Chen
Summary: This review focuses on antifungal peptides isolated from various microorganisms, outlining their antifungal activity, toxic effects, and mechanisms of action, as well as common solutions to mitigate their toxicity. This work serves as a useful reference for further clinical research and the development of safe antifungal drugs with high efficiencies and broad application spectra.
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Microbiology
Ashley L. Cunningham, Orhi Esarte Palomero, Bradley J. Voss, M. Stephen Trent, Bryan W. Davies
Summary: Otilonium bromide, a poorly absorbed oral medication used for irritable bowel syndrome, has been found to have broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity, including against multidrug-resistant strains. This suggests that otilonium bromide could be a new option for intestinal antimicrobial therapy targeting enteric pathogens.
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Raul Colorado-Peralta, Jose Luis Olivares-Romero, Sharon Rosete-Luna, Oscar Garcia-Barradas, Viviana Reyes-Marquez, Delia Hernandez-Romero, David Morales-Morales
Summary: This article summarizes the efficient antimicrobial activity of copper complexes using thiazole and benzothiazole as ligands against different bacteria and fungi.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Neeta Kumari, Sambit Nath Bhattacharya, Shukla Das, Shyama Datt, Taru Singh, Manjeet Jassal, Ashwini K. Agrawal
Summary: This study reported antimicrobial fabrics using zinc pyrithione, which provided adequate protection from microbes and exhibited better durability to washing and antimicrobial activity. The functionalized fabrics may have applications in reducing the repeated use of antibiotic ointments for topical skin diseases.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Elena P. Ivanova, Denver P. Linklater, Arturo Aburto-Medina, Phuc Le, Vladimir A. Baulin, Huu Khuong Duy Nguyen, Roger Curtain, Eric Hanssen, Gediminas Gervinskas, Soon Hock Ng, Vi Khanh Truong, Pere Luque, Georg Ramm, Han A. B. Wosten, Russell J. Crawford, Saulius Juodkazis, Shane Maclaughlin
Summary: The ability of insect wings to resist microbial infestation is a unique feature developed over millions of years of evolution, attributed to nanoscale structures on the wing surface. Experiments revealed the details of how air entrapment on damselfly wing surfaces prevented fungal spores from crossing, while bacterial cells were able to cross and be ruptured upon attachment. Immersion in water for a week demonstrated the robustness of air entrapment and antifungal behavior, confirming a strict Cassie-Baxter wetting regime.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fazlurrahman Khan, Nazia Tabassum, Nilushi Indika Bamunuarachchi, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: Phloroglucinol and its derivatives have been widely used to treat microbial infections and exhibit diverse biological activities. With the increasing resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobial drugs, the synthesis of more phloroglucinol derivatives is crucial to meet the growing demand. This review provides an overview of the application of phloroglucinol and its derivatives in antibacterial action and explores their potential future perspectives.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victor Juno Alencar Fonseca, Ana Lays Braga, Jaime Ribeiro Filho, Claudener Souza Teixeira, Gabriel C. A. da Hora, Maria Flaviana Bezerra Morais-Braga
Summary: Lectins are biologically versatile biomolecules with remarkable antimicrobial effects, they bind to carbohydrates on the surface of pathogens, causing damage to the cell wall and preventing microbial attachment. Plant lectins have shown outstanding antimicrobial effects, inhibiting the development and morphology of various strains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingling Li, Weizheng Li, Xiaoliang Wang, Xiuyang Zou, Sijie Zheng, Ziyang Liu, Qingning Li, Qunmeng Xia, Feng Yan
Summary: A series of ultra-tough ionogels were prepared using a supramolecular solvent, halometallate ionic liquid, resulting in higher strength, toughness, and Young's modulus. These ionogels effectively dispersed stress concentration, exhibited better fatigue resistance and fracture energy. Additionally, the reversible cross-linking enabled green recovery and recycling of the ionogels using water.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bassam Oudh Aljohny, Abdur Rauf, Yasir Anwar, Saima Naz, Abdul Wadood
Summary: The isolated dimeric naphthoquinones and dinaphthodiospyrols demonstrated excellent antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties against a variety of bacterial and fungal strains. Their inhibitory effects were comparable to or in some cases better than standard drugs, highlighting their potential as novel therapeutic agents.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Liudmila A. Alexandrova, Maxim Jasko, Sergey D. Negrya, Pavel N. Solyev, Oleg Shevchenko, Andrei P. Solodinin, Daria P. Kolonitskaya, Inna L. Karpenko, Olga Efremenkova, Alla A. Glukhova, Yuliya Boykova, Tatiana A. Efimenko, Natalya Kost, Darya A. Avdanina, Gulgina K. Nuraeva, Ivan A. Volkov, Sergey N. Kochetkov, Alexander A. Zhgun
Summary: A series of new N-4-cytidine derivatives were synthesized, showing activity against various Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. Among them, N-4-dodecyl-5-methyl-2'-deoxycytidine 4h exhibited high inhibitory activity against Mycobacterium smegmatis, Staphylococcus aureus, and filamentous fungi that can damage artworks.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shabnam Yavari, Kayode Olaifa, Darya Shafiee, Reza Rasuli, Mehdi Shafiee
Summary: Microorganisms are emerging contaminants in the environment and pose significant risks to public health. Conventional disinfection methods are often ineffective and have drawbacks. This study presents a method to synthesize nanomaterials with antimicrobial properties and demonstrates their effectiveness against Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. The synthesized nanomaterials show potential for biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Varish Ahmad, Mohammad Omaish Ansari
Summary: Graphene and its nanocomposites have attracted significant interest due to their efficient antimicrobial properties. Graphene has found applications in tissue engineering and has been successfully conjugated with existing drugs to improve therapeutic efficacy. This review discusses the antimicrobial potential, synthesis, and toxicity of graphene-based nanomaterials in biological systems.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ahmed Abdelhameed, Mei Feng, April C. Joice, Emilia M. Zywot, Yiru Jin, Chris La Rosa, Xiaoping Liao, Heidi L. Meeds, Yena Kim, Junan Li, Craig A. McElroy, Michael Zhuo Wang, Karl A. Werbovetz
Summary: The development of new drugs is crucial for treating visceral leishmaniasis, and the hybridization approach of arylimidamides and antifungal azoles is promising. Some newly synthesized compounds exhibited better antileishmanial properties against intracellular Leishmania, especially when employing an imidazole ring as the terminal group.
ACS INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiating Xu, Jun Wang, Jin Ye, Jiao Jiao, Zhiguo Liu, Chunjian Zhao, Bin Li, Yujie Fu
Summary: Metal-coordinated supramolecular nanoassemblies have unique physicochemical properties that bridge the boundary between traditional inorganic and organic materials, making them promising for cancer theranostics. By tailoring the structural components, multifunctional theranostic nanomedicines can be constructed to modulate the tumor microenvironment and enhance tumor accumulation. The advancements in design and fabrication, as well as the prospects and challenges of metal-coordinated supramolecular self-assemblies for technical advances and clinical translation, are discussed.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Faisal Izhar, Sajid Ali, Mahvish Ponum, Muhammad Tahir Mahmood, Hamida Ilyas, Amna Iqbal
Summary: This study demonstrates promising results in face recognition using features extracted solely from the eyes. It is divided into three parts: face detection, eyes detection, and individual identification. The Local Binary Pattern Histogram method is used for feature extraction, achieving a 98.2% accuracy rate.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rui Liu, Shujat Ali, Dong Huang, Yunlian Zhang, Peng Lu, Quansheng Chen
Summary: This study aimed to establish a nucleic acid detection platform for sensitive detection of foodborne pathogens. The method combined rapid acquisition of amplification products, crRNA programmability, and collateral cleavage effects of Cas13a. The findings showed that the method could detect target gene as low as 2.4 copies/μL and achieved satisfactory accuracy compared to standard real-time PCR.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yong-Sun Moon, Murtaza Khan, Muhammad Aaqil Khan, Sajid Ali
Summary: This study investigated the role of multi-traits Serratia fonticola (S1T1) in promoting the growth of Cucumis sativus L. under salinity stress (200 mM). The results showed that plants treated with S. fonticola (S1T1) in the root zone had significantly higher fresh and dry biomass, as well as improved chlorophyll content, compared to the control plants. Additionally, the inoculated plants exhibited increased water potential, decreased abscisic acid levels, and lower electrolytic leakage, indicating the beneficial effects of S. fonticola (S1T1) on cucumber plants under salt stress conditions. Antioxidant analysis revealed a decrease in MDA and H2O2 content, as well as an increase in catalase and superoxide dismutase activity. The symbiotic association of S. fonticola (S1T1) was also found to up-regulate the transcript accumulation of ion transporter genes, contributing to salt-stress tolerance in cucumber plants. In conclusion, the use of S. fonticola (S1T1) as a biofertilizer or microbial plant biostimulant could help alleviate the negative effects of salinity stress and improve cucumber plant growth.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Nadir Saleem, Afzal Shah, Naimat Ullah, Jan Nisar, Faiza Jan Iftikhar
Summary: An efficient and reliable electrochemical sensing platform based on COOH-fMWCNTs modified GCE (COOH-fMWCNTs/GCE) was designed for the detection of nanomolar concentration of Nile Blue Sulphate (NBS). The platform showed enhanced peak current response and wide linearity range for NBS, with a detection limit of 1.21 nM. The platform was also found to be reproducible, stable, and selective, and it successfully monitored the photocatalytic degradation of NBS.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sajid Ali, Pierre Gladieux, Sebastien Ravel, Henri Adreit, Isabelle Meusnier, Joelle Milazzo, Sandrine Cros-Arteil, Francois Bonnot, Baihui Jin, Thomas Dumartinet, Florian Charriat, Alexandre Lassagne, Xiahong He, Didier Tharreau, Huichuan Huang, Jean-Benoit Morel, Elisabeth Fournier
Summary: By investigating the genetic and phenotypic relationship between rice landraces and their rice blast pathogen in traditional flooded rice paddies, it was found that specific lineages of rice blast coexisted in the Yuanyang terraces. The study suggests that disease control strategies based on the emergence or maintenance of a generalist lifestyle in pathogens may sustainably reduce the burden of disease in crops.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sajid Ali, Nazma Faqir, Falak Naz, Muhammad Ishtiaq Jan, Naeem Khan, Amal Alotaibi, Riaz Ullah
Summary: The study found that complexes 1 and 2 can effectively inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilms and cause damage to the bacterial membrane. The minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration of complexes 1 and 2 were 46.87 +/- 1.822 and 93.75 +/- 1.345 and 47.87 +/- 1.345 and 94.85 +/- 1.466 mu g/mL, respectively. Both complexes also showed good interactions with E. coli DNA. Therefore, complexes 1 and 2 are good antibiofilm agents that can restrict the development of bacterial biofilms on therapeutic implants by disrupting the bacterial membrane and interacting with bacterial DNA.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Qing Liu, Yang-Ting Ma, Xiao-Yan Huang, Yan-Zhen Li, Fang Yang, Shaukat Ali, Kegong Ji, Zi-Sheng Chen
Summary: A Rh-(II)-catalyzed oxy-alkynylation of acceptor-acceptorcarbenes using EBX reagents has been successfully developed. The key step of alkyne transfer is likely to involve a tandem process including beta-addition, alpha-elimination, and 1,2-shift, supported by the formation of alkylidene carbene. This reaction allows the smooth synthesis of various C2-quaternary alkyne-substituted benzofuran-3-ones and 2,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted 3-(2H)-furanones, depending on the choice of diazo compounds and base additives. Furthermore, this reaction exhibits mild conditions, high functional group compatibility, and a broad substrate scope.
Article
Agronomy
Sajid Ali, Ahmad Sattar Khan, Aamir Nawaz, Safina Naz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sami Ullah
Summary: The study found that 1% glutathione concentration was the most effective treatment to delay browning in fresh-cut lotus root slices during cold storage. The treatment not only delayed the increase in browning index and degree, but also enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced total bacterial colony count.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Muhammad Musa, Farzana Gul Jan, Muhammad Hamayun, Gul Jan, Sumera Afzal Khan, Gauhar Rehman, Sajid Ali, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Heavy metal contamination in soil and accumulation in plants pose a serious threat to crops and human health. Endophytic fungi can enhance the plant's ability to tolerate stressful conditions. The present study found that the endophytic fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus (MRF) isolated from the roots of Justicia adathoda has the capability to alleviate heavy metal stress and improve the growth and physiological characteristics of tomatoes.
Article
Microbiology
Nabeela Nabeela, Sumera Afzal Khan, Saadat Mehmood, Sohaib Bin Shabbir, Sajid Ali, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Muhammad Hamayun
Summary: Industrial effluents cause water pollution and impact aquatic and terrestrial life. This study isolated efficient fungal strains, identified as Aspergillus fumigatus (SN8c) and Aspergillus terreus (SN40b), from the aquatic environment. These isolates were chosen for their ability to efficiently decolorize and detoxify Remazol brilliant blue (RBB) dye, commonly used in various industries. Among 70 different fungal isolates screened, 19 demonstrated dye decolorization capabilities, with SN8c and SN40b showing the highest decolorization capabilities in liquid medium. The study showed the potential of these indigenous aquatic fungi to restore contaminated sites and support aquatic and terrestrial life.
Review
Microbiology
Sajid Ali, Sumera Afzal Khan, Muhammad Hamayun, In-Jung Lee
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application and extraction techniques of microbial lipases in various industries, as well as their role in biosensors, biodiesel production, tea processing, bioremediation, and racemization.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Afshan Asghar, Ali Sharif, Sana Javaid Awan, Bushra Akhtar, Muhammad Furqan Akhtar, Sajid Ali, Shahnaz
Summary: This study investigated the anti-diabetic effects of the ethanolic extract of Ficus johannis leaves and found that it exhibited strong antioxidant and alpha-amylase inhibitory activities. The extract contained high levels of phenolic and flavonoid compounds, with gallic acid being the main constituent. Animal experiments showed that the extract improved insulin sensitivity, glucose transporter 4 translocation, and carbohydrate metabolism, while inhibiting lipogenesis.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rashid Jawad, Aamir Nawaz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Muhammad Shahzad Saleem, Hafiz Mohkum Hammad
Summary: Sewage water (SW) causes heavy metal accumulation in soil, particularly lead contamination, which affects plant growth and produce quality. Pot experiments were conducted to study the effects of zeolite soil amendment on tomato plants grown with SW irrigation. Results showed that the application of 0.75% zeolite improved plant growth attributes and decreased lead accumulation compared to SW-irrigated plants. Zeolite treatment also increased chlorophyll content and physiological traits in the plants. This study highlights the potential of zeolite as a soil amendment to mitigate the negative effects of SW irrigation on crop growth and metal accumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rukhsana Gul, Wajid Munir, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Shaukat Shujah, Muhammad Sirajuddin, Saira Tabassum, Khalil Ur Rehman, Dilfaraz Khan, Sameerah I. Al-Saeedi, Ehab A. Abdelrahman
Summary: Two new Schiff base ligands were synthesized and used to form copper, nickel, and cobalt complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized and screened for various biological activities. The metal complexes showed better activities in antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, and antioxidant assays.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Shujat Ali, Xi Chen, Wen Shi, Guangzao Huang, Lei-ming Yuan, Liuwei Meng, Shiliang Chen, Xie Zhonghao, Xiaojing Chen
Summary: This review discusses the recent advances in silver and gold nanoparticles-based colorimetric sensors for the detection of heavy metals. It covers topics such as morphology-controllable synthesis, shape/size-dependent performance, sensing mechanism, and challenges and prospects.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Guojun Hu, Ziyue Deng, Yanwei Wang, Dan Yuan, Yong Zhang, Yingming Yao
Summary: A series of rare-earth metal complexes were synthesized and used as efficient initiators for the polymerization of trimethylene carbonate (TMC) and (L)-lactide ((L)-LA).
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Van Ha Nguyen, John H. K. Yip
Summary: In this study, eight PtII-azulene complexes were synthesized to investigate the effect of metalation on the electronic structures, spectroscopy, and luminescence of organic chromophores. The results showed that the attachment of Pt substituents to azulene affected the HOMOs, LUMOs, and luminescence properties. The study provides insights into the role of metalation in modifying the properties of organic chromophores.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Moon Kedia, Virender Singh, Bhaskaran Shankar, Malaichamy Sathiyendiran
Summary: This study synthesized two types of neutral binuclear metallocycles using a one-pot solvothermal method and characterized their structures. The analysis revealed that these complexes adopt a binuclear heteroleptic cyclic architecture and belong to phosphine oxide donor (P=O)-based supramolecular coordination cyclic complexes.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Radhey S. Srivastava
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of zero-valent elements as reductants for the deoxydehydration reaction of polyols catalyzed by ONO-pincer ligated molybdenum dioxo. The insolubility and easy separability of the reductants and their oxidized products during the reaction are emphasized. Additionally, the choice of ligand has an impact on the catalytic performance of the reaction.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hao Zhou, Yajun Sun, Li Deng, Weiran Yang, Yuehui Li
Summary: Efficient Ru-catalyzed hydrogenation of aldehydes was achieved using carbazole-derived phosphine ligands, with the crucial role of N-H moiety in promoting the catalytic reaction. The method was successfully applied in the Co/Ru-catalyzed hydroformylation process, resulting in the production of long-chain alcohols with excellent yields.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Theodor Danescu, Alexandru Lupan, Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu, R. Bruce King
Summary: The structures and energies of complexes containing (Me2C2N2P)2Ru2(CO)n and (Me2C2N2P)2Fe2(CO)n have been studied. Low-energy structures are characterized by the presence of bridging diazaphospholyl rings, while higher-energy structures involve different ligand structures.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Savannah C. Kapper, Aamani Ponnekanti, Jonas Schaab, Tian-yi Li, Christine L. Chung, Gael Ung, Peter I. Djurovich, Mark E. Thompson
Summary: Organometallic iridium complexes with two cyclometalated ligands and one bis-oxazoline derived ancillary ligand were studied. These complexes have emission spanning across the visible and near-ultraviolet region, with moderate to high photoluminescence quantum yields. The (ppy)2Ir(BOX-CN) complexes were resolved into Delta- and Lambda-diastereomers based on solubility differences.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zahra Karimi Sangari, Hossein Naeimi
Summary: In this research, a nanostructured CoCuFe2O4 catalyst was prepared using a brief and useful synthetic strategy. This catalyst was used for synthesizing 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazole derivatives under ultrasonic irradiation. The approach offers advantages such as high efficiency, short reaction times, simplicity of the reaction medium, accelerated reaction rates, and easier separation and purification of products.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rukhsana Gul, Wajid Munir, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Shaukat Shujah, Muhammad Sirajuddin, Saira Tabassum, Khalil Ur Rehman, Dilfaraz Khan, Sameerah I. Al-Saeedi, Ehab A. Abdelrahman
Summary: Two new Schiff base ligands were synthesized and used to form copper, nickel, and cobalt complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized and screened for various biological activities. The metal complexes showed better activities in antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, and antioxidant assays.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ahsan Nazir, Pengwei Huo, Ameena Tur Rasool
Summary: This review explores the potential of g-C3N4-based S-scheme heterojunctions in addressing environmental issues. It summarizes the mechanism and preparation techniques of S-scheme heterojunctions based on g-C3N4, and presents recent studies on their applications in pollutant removal, CO2 reduction, hydrogen production, and bacterial disinfection. The review concludes with an outlook on future challenges for g-C3N4-based S-scheme heterojunctions.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Francois Mazars, Koffi Senam Etse, Guillermo Zaragoza, Lionel Delaude
Summary: The activity of three Pd-PEPPSI catalyst precursors with N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands derived from caffeine and theophylline in Mizoroki-Heck reactions was tested. The results showed that the catalysts achieved high conversions and yields, especially in the presence of electron-withdrawing substituents.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bo-Han Wu, Xue Zhou, Lin Liu, Zheng-Bo Han
Summary: Researching carbon dioxide removal from flue gas and natural gas is crucial. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are commonly used in adsorption due to their high surface area, porosity, and chemical properties. An ultra-microporous MOF CPM-20(Co) with mixed ligand was synthesized using inexpensive ligands. The material exhibited high selectivities and low regenerative energy, making it a promising option for CO2 separation in industries.
JOURNAL OF ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2024)
