Article
Electrochemistry
Saira Ishaq, Mahmoud Moussa, Farah Kanwal, Raheel Ayub, Truc Ngo Van, Umar Azhar, Dusan Losic
Summary: The aim of the study was to fabricate high-energy density supercapacitor electrodes. Binary composite of rGO/CoFe2O4 and ternary composite of rGO/CoFe2O4/PPy were synthesized to improve the capacitance and energy density of the supercapacitors. The results showed a simple fabrication method of binary and ternary nanocomposites and the synergistic influence of participating components on electrode performance for high gravimetric and areal capacitances, as well as high energy and power densities.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
M. Elansary, M. Belaiche, Y. Mouhib, O. M. Lemine, N. Bentarhlia, I. Bsoul
Summary: Assessing the biocompatibility of CoFe(2-x-y-z)GdxSmyHozO4 nanoparticles synthesized by the auto-combustion method was conducted for the first time. The nanoparticles showed a quasi-spherical shape with size distribution of 24-51 nm. The magnetic properties of the nanoparticles can be tuned by doping for various biomedical applications. Sub-chronic toxicity evaluation in rats indicated no significant toxicity at doses below 250 mg/kg (oral) and 40 mg/kg (intraperitoneal), suggesting potential use in biomedical applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Asma Mohammadi Badizi, Hamed Maleki
Summary: In this study, SiO2-CFO nanocomposites were synthesized using the sol-gel autocombustion route, where the SiO2 matrix acted as a physical barrier to control the morphology and size of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles and prevent agglomeration. The optical band-gap of the nanocomposites decreased with increasing cobalt concentration, while the magnetic properties improved with higher cobalt ferrite content. These nanocomposites may find applications as magnetic photo-catalysts.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnes M. Ilosvai, Laszlo Forgach, Noemi Kovacs, Fatemeh Heydari, Krisztian Szigeti, Domokos Mathe, Ferenc Kristaly, Lajos Daroczi, Zoltan Kaleta, Bela Viskolcz, Miklos Nagy, Laszlo Vanyorek
Summary: In this study, amine-functionalized zinc ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using two different solvothermal methods. The nanoparticles exhibited stable magnetic properties and could be easily dispersed in water. They were also found to be effective contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging, with concentrated presence in the hepatic region of the animals. No toxic side effects were observed, making these nanoparticles advantageous for pharmaceutical formulations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yutong Wang, Chunlian Hao, Weidong Fan, Mingyue Fu, Xiaokang Wang, Zhikun Wang, Lei Zhu, Yue Li, Xiaoqing Lu, Fangna Dai, Zixi Kang, Rongming Wang, Wenyue Guo, Songqing Hu, Daofeng Sun
Summary: A new modification method using stable ftw topological Zr-MOF platform has been developed to purify ethylene from a mixture of hydrocarbon gases. The introduction of functional groups in UPC-612 and UPC-613 materials has increased host-guest interactions, leading to efficient separation of C2H2/C2H4/C2H6.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Asma Mohammadi Badizi, Hamed Maleki
Summary: In this study, (ZrO2)(1-x)-(CoFe2O4)(x) (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) nanoceramics were synthesized using the modified sol-gel method, and their structural, morphological, magnetic, optical, and thermal properties were investigated. The results confirmed the formation of zirconium oxide, cobalt ferrite, and nanocomposites, and showed the enhancement of magnetic properties and a significant reduction in optical band-gap. The system has promising application for magnetic photo-catalysts and in biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ashutosh Kumar, Tamal Sarkar, Robin Kumar, Amulya K. Panda, Pratima R. Solanki
Summary: Here, the authors synthesized biocompatible amine-functionalized gadolinium oxide nanoparticles (Gd2O3 NPs) for electrochemical detection of Vibrio cholerae (Vc) cells. The NPs were synthesized using microwave irradiation and amines were introduced using 3(Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES). The NPs were then deposited onto indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass substrate and monoclonal antibodies specific to cholera toxin were immobilized to create an immunoelectrode. The immunoelectrode showed a selective response to Vc cells in the range of 3.125 x 10(6) to 30 x 10(6) CFU.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raji Rama Krishnan, Shine Rama Chandran, Elizabath Johnson, Prema Kakkadath Hariharan
Summary: Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have great potential in the biomedical field for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Functionalization of MNPs with dendrimers enhances their stability and dispersibility, enabling targeted drug delivery, MRI, magnetic hyperthermia treatment, and antimicrobial applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muruganantham Rethinasabapathy, A. T. Ezhil Vilian, Seung Kyu Hwang, Sung-Min Kang, Youngjin Cho, Young-Kyu Han, Jin-Kyu Rhee, Yun Suk Huh
Summary: In this study, spinel cobalt ferrite hierarchical flower-like microspheres were successfully fabricated and utilized as a biocompatible anode in microbial fuel cells, achieving high power output. The unique morphology and charge properties of CoFe2O4-MS promoted efficient interfacial interactions with Escherichia coli, resulting in more effective electron transfer and power generation.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Viktoria Hajdu, Emoke Sikora, Ferenc Kristaly, Gabor Muranszky, Bela Fiser, Bela Viskolcz, Miklos Nagy, Laszlo Vanyorek
Summary: In this study, magnetizable amine functionalized ferrite supported palladium catalysts were developed for the synthesis of 2,4-diaminotoluene. By decorating the supports with palladium, high selectivity and yield were achieved.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia Gomes, Barbara Costa, Joao P. F. Carvalho, Paula I. P. Soares, Tania Vieira, Celia Henriques, Manuel Almeida Valente, Silvia Soreto Teixeira
Summary: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and traditional treatments have limitations and severe side effects. Magnetic hyperthermia is an alternative method that can be used alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The use of cobalt ferrite particles synthesized through an innovative biogenic sol-gel method was evaluated for its suitability in magnetic hyperthermia applications through thermal, structural, magnetic, and cytotoxic analyses.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dmitry Pasyukov, Maxim A. Shevchenko, Konstantin E. Shepelenko, Oleg Khazipov, Julia Burykina, Evgeniy G. Gordeev, Mikhail E. Minyaev, Victor M. Chernyshev, Valentine P. Ananikov
Summary: In this study, a new strategy for the synthesis of imidazolium and imidazolinium salts from easily available compounds was reported. The researchers discovered a family of unprecedented reactions that can achieve nucleophilic addition and cyclization in one step. The synthesized N-heterocyclic carbene precursors can be directly metallated to produce functionalized metal/carbene complexes. The obtained compounds showed good activity in catalytic model reactions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shiyao Wang, Ailin Qin, Li Yin Chau, Eunice W. T. Fok, Mei Yue Choy, Christopher J. Brackman, Gilman K. H. Siu, Chien-Ling Huang, Shea Ping Yip, Thomas M. H. Lee
Summary: Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has received substantial attention for decentralized nucleic acid testing due to its simple temperature control and short assay time. However, the existing amplification result reporter probes have limitations. This study demonstrates a new reporter probe based on CdSeS/ ZnS quantum dots with superior photostability, enabling single-copy sensitivity. The amine-QD-based one-step LAMP assay advances the field of QD-based nucleic acid amplification assays by achieving compatibility and universality.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shiyao Wang, Ailin Qin, Li Yin Chau, Eunice W. T. Fok, Mei Yue Choy, Christopher J. Brackman, Gilman K. H. Siu, Chien-Ling Huang, Shea Ping Yip, Thomas M. H. Lee
Summary: In this study, CdSeS/ZnS quantum dots with surface modification of cysteamine were used as a new reporter probe for LAMP, enabling single-copy sensitivity. The positively charged amine-QDs remained dispersed in negative LAMP samples, while they became precipitated in positive LAMP samples. This method has the advantages of compatibility and universality.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Joao Lucas Nicolini, Edgar Andres Chavarriaga, Alex Lopera, Tiago Bender Wermuth, Claudia Garcia, Javier Alarcon, Alexandre Cas Viegas, Marcos Antonio Zen Vasconcellos, Oscar Rubem Klegues Montedo, Carlos Perez Bergmann, Sabrina Arcaro
Summary: Spinel ferrites, including CoFe2O4, synthesized via gel combustion using tris as an alternative fuel, have shown excellent properties for various applications. The oxidizer-to-fuel molar ratio significantly affects the formation and properties of the spinel ferrites.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Vanishree Rao, Gautam Kumar, R. J. A. Vibhavari, Krishnadas Nandakumar, Nanasaheb D. Thorat, Mallikarjuna Rao Chamallamudi, Nitesh Kumar
Summary: This review summarizes the possible mechanisms of drug resistance to temozolomide in the treatment of glioblastoma, including the O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase-mediated DNA repair system and other potential mediators such as indirect DNA repair systems, efflux mechanisms, epigenetic modulation, microenvironmental influences, and autophagy-apoptosis processes.
CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bekhti Sari Fadia, Nassima Mokhtari-Soulimane, Bensalah Meriem, Nacer Wacila, Badi Zouleykha, Rouigueb Karima, Tewfik Soulimane, Syed A. M. Tofail, Helen Townley, Nanasaheb D. Thorat
Summary: Gold nanoparticles possess various plasmonic properties that can be utilized for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in biomedicine. This study investigates the effects of small size GNPs on the vital organs of rats and reveals their high sensitivity to oxidative stress, with the degree of impact depending on the antioxidant defense system.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satish S. Phalake, Manohar S. Lad, Ketaki V. Kadam, Syed A. M. Tofail, Nanasaheb D. Thorat, Vishwajeet M. Khot
Summary: The optimization of manganese-substituted iron oxide nanoferrites has been successfully achieved using the chemical co-precipitation method. The study found that the crystallite size and magnetization vary with increasing Mn2+ concentration. The self-heating characteristics of the nanoparticles were evaluated using specific absorption rate and intrinsic loss power, and Mn0.75Fe0.25Fe2O4 showed superior induction heating properties, making it a promising candidate for hyperthermia applications.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Quratulain Babar, Ayesha Saeed, Sivasubramanian Murugappan, Dinesh Dhumal, Tanveer Tabish, Nanasaheb D. Thorat
Summary: In recent years, immunotherapy using monoclonal antibodies has shown success in cancer treatment, particularly with PD-1 and PD-L1. Dostarlimab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, has been proven effective in treating dMMR in endometrial cancer patients and has gained approval in 2021. This article provides a comprehensive overview of dostarlimab and its therapeutic ability, highlighting its potential as an alternative cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Sagnik Nag, Bikramjit Bhattacharya, Swagata Dutta, Debashmita Mandal, Sayantanee Mukherjee, Krishnan Anand, Rajalakshmanan Eswaramoorthy, Nanasaheb Thorat, Saurabh Kumar Jha, Sukhamoy Gorai
Summary: Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive cancer with limited treatment options. Recent research on tumor microenvironments (TME) has shown that extracellular vesicles (EVs), specifically exosomes, play a crucial role in GBM progression and carry important biomarkers. Exosome-based GBM examination offers a non-invasive and early diagnostic method, as well as potential therapeutic opportunities for GBM treatment.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sivasubramanian Murugappan, Syed A. M. Tofail, Nanasaheb D. Thorat
Summary: Brain cancer has a high mortality rate and low five-year survival rate. Diagnosing and monitoring the progression of brain tumors noninvasively and in real time is challenging, creating a need for early detection tools. Raman spectroscopy, known for its ability to accurately represent molecular markers, has been used in various studies for brain tumor diagnostics and monitoring.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sayantanee Mukherjee, Sagnik Nag, Nobendu Mukerjee, Swastika Maitra, Raman Muthusamy, Neeraj Kumar Fuloria, Shivkanya Fuloria, Manab Deb Adhikari, Krishnan Anand, Nanasaheb Thorat, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan, Sukhamoy Gorai
Summary: Ovarian cancer is a common gynecological cancer worldwide, and the lack of early detection methods poses a significant health crisis. The discovery of extracellular vesicles, particularly exosomes, has provided new insights into cancer understanding. Tumor-derived exosomes play a crucial role in ovarian cancer progression by influencing cell growth, immune suppression, angiogenesis, metastasis, and resistance development. They also offer potential biomarkers for ovarian cancer diagnosis and show promise in its treatment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Priyanka Singh, Pranav K. Katkar, Tomasz Walski, Raghvendra A. Bohara
Summary: In this study, the synthesis and silica coating of metallic silver nanoparticles were discussed, and their antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activity were investigated. The average size of silver nanoparticles was 50 nm, while the average size of silica-coated silver nanoparticles was 80 nm. The study demonstrates the long-lasting anti-cancerous, antibacterial, and antifungal activities of bare silver nanoparticles and silica-coated silver nanoparticles.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Mohammad Suhaan Dar, Tanveer A. Tabish, Nanasaheb D. Thorat, G. Swati, Niroj Kumar Sahu
Summary: The rapid development of powerful anti-oncology medicines has been made possible by advances in nanomedicine. Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a precise, less hazardous, and easy-to-control treatment that uses nanomaterials to convert laser energy into localized heat, resulting in apoptosis and tumor eradication. Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have received considerable attention in the field of healthcare technologies due to their excellent properties, and this comprehensive review examines their recent progress in PTT applications.
APL BIOENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tanima Bhattacharya, Subham Preetam, Basab Ghosh, Tulika Chakrabarti, Prasun Chakrabarti, Shailesh Kumar Samal, Nanasaheb Thorat
Summary: Applications of nanotechnology have revolutionized drug delivery methods for cancer treatment by using nanocarriers like synthetic polymers, nanotubes, micelles, dendrimers, magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, lipid nanoparticles, and nano-biopolymeric substances. These nanocarriers have shown promising results in preclinical and clinical trials by minimizing side effects and delivering drugs to targeted sites. Biopolymeric nanoparticles, in particular, have received attention for their cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, treatment efficacy, and ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Amir M. Alsharabasy, Amal Aljaabary, Raghvendra Bohara, Pau Farras, Sharon A. Glynn, Abhay Pandit
Summary: The study demonstrates that hemin can be used as a potential anticancer agent by scavenging nitric oxide (NO), inhibiting cancer cell migration, and regulating the expression of migration-associated proteins.
ACS PHARMACOLOGY & TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Mangesh Morey, Aitor Larranaga, Sunny Akogwu Abbah, Raghvendra Bohara, Amal Aljaabary, Abhay Pandit
Summary: Nucleic acid therapy has the potential to promote wound healing through gene expression modification, but protecting the nucleic acid payload and achieving efficient bioresponsive delivery remain challenging. In this study, a glucose-responsive gene delivery system was designed using fibrin-coated polymeric microcapsules, which effectively loaded and released multiple nucleic acids with no cytotoxic effects in vitro. When applied to diabetic wounds, the system improved wound healing and upregulated key proteins involved in the process. This hydrogel-based system shows promise for promoting wound healing and can be encapsulated with different therapeutic nucleic acids.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mallikarjun Vasam, Satyanarayana Korutla, Raghvendra Ashok Bohara
Summary: This article reviews the pathophysiology and treatment methods of acne, discussing the diagnosis of acne lesions and common treatments, as well as the issue of acne bacteria's resistance to antibiotics and the need for innovative acne therapies.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satish S. Phalake, Sandeep B. Somvanshi, Syed A. M. Tofail, Nanasaheb D. Thorat, Vishwajeet M. Khot
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of MIONP-based magneto-chemotherapy (MCT) in a 3D breast cancer model, using advanced 3D in vitro tumor models as a promising alternative to replicate the complete range of tumor characteristics. The results demonstrated that MCT using MIONPs reduced the viability of breast cancer cells, with the most promising therapeutic effects observed in the 3D cancer model.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satish S. Phalake, Sandeep B. Somvanshi, Syed A. M. Tofail, Nanasaheb D. Thorat, Vishwajeet M. Khot
Summary: Localized heat generation from manganese iron oxide nanoparticles conjugated with chemotherapeutics under the exposure of an alternating magnetic field can revolutionize targeted breast cancer therapy. Advanced 3D in vitro tumor models are explored as a promising alternative to replicate the complete range of tumor characteristics. The effectiveness of magneto-chemotherapy using chitosan-coated MIONPs is investigated in a 3D breast cancer model, with successful reduction in cancer cell viability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Ma, Lishuang Wang, Tingting Chen, Guangning Wang
Summary: In this study, two kinds of 3D self-doped (N/O) lilac-based and coriander-based porous carbons with high performance have been prepared.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Wang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jiao-Lin Weng, Ying Huang, Fu Yang, Hao-Hui Xie, Fei Tan, Fa-Kun Zheng, Jian-Gang Xu
Summary: Balancing energy and mechanical sensitivities is a challenging issue in the field of energetic materials. This study constructed a 3D energetic metal-organic framework with nitrogen-rich ligand and NO3- anions. The framework demonstrated high stability, energy density, and excellent mechanical sensitivities, making it a potential insensitive energetic material.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marrium Saeed, Urooj Kamran, Amina Khan, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Hasan Jamal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Summary: In this study, magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (Mg-Al-LDH) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal technique for adsorbing the dye reactive green 5 (RG5). To improve the adsorption capability, composites were prepared by combining Mg-Al-LDH with low-cost Mangifera indica stone biomass (MISB). The results showed that the composites had high adsorption capacities for RG5 dye and could be regenerated.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanlin Zhan, Xiaojie Li, Yunyan Zeng, Siyan Jiang, Chao Pan, Shiyu Pan, Jiaquan Huang, Heqian Zhang, Zhiwei Qin
Summary: This study reports on the potential prospects of natural products derived from the rhizosphere for the development of antibiotics and herbicides, as well as the advancements in cultivating a mutant strain that produces a substantial quantity of lydicamycins, a potent family for herbicide development.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhu, Jiangtao Yu, Linhua Zhu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jixing Liu, Yanhong Chao, Jingzhou Yin, Peiwen Wu, Jian Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the 3D printing of attapulgite monoliths and investigates the influence of thermal treatment on their properties. The thermal treated monoliths show superior catalytic performance at low temperatures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanzhu Ye, Yixiang Ye, Jiannan Cai, Zhongshui Li, Shen Lin
Summary: In this paper, a novel Pt/CoP/C photo-electro synergistic catalyst was successfully synthesized and its performance was investigated. The catalyst exhibited excellent photo-electro catalytic performance, with significantly higher hydrogen production compared to a commercial catalyst. The introduction of cobalt phosphide and the existence of Co3O4 were identified as key factors for enhancing the catalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Summary: Hydrophobic coatings inspired by the lotus effect have gained popularity for their ability to solve various problems. The sol-gel method, utilizing silica, alumina, and titania, is explored as an environmentally friendly approach to produce water-based hydrophobic coatings. This study focuses on producing water-based hydrophobic coatings for cotton and polyester fabrics using a one-step sol-gel method. The coated fabrics exhibited improved hydrophobic properties, altered surface morphologies, and lower air permeability compared to uncoated fabrics. TEOS-PDMS coating provides a promising approach for enhancing the hydrophobic and surface properties of cotton and polyester fabrics.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Belko, Hanna Maltanava, Anatol Lugovski, Polina Shabunya, Sviatlana Fatykhava, Evgeny Bondarenko, Pavel Chulkin, Sergey Poznyak, Michael Samtsov
Summary: This study investigates the difference in electrochemical behavior between rhodamine B hydrazide and rhodamine B acylhydrazone, and finds that rhodamine B acylhydrazone exhibits higher reversibility in electrooxidation. These results can be applied for developing new sensors with desired electrochemical properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Showket Ahmad Bhat, Mohd Ikram
Summary: In this study, 0-3 particulate multiferroic composites were synthesized and characterized. The composites exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as high piezoelectric strain and magnetoelectric coupling effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Gomes, Mariana Costa, Susana M. M. Lopes, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira, Rui Fausto, Jose A. Paixao, Teresa M. V. D. e Melo, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, Marta Pineiro
Summary: The development of sustainable processes requires the integration of green chemistry principles. In this study, a solvent-free synthesis method was developed to prepare new copper catalysts, which efficiently catalyze cycloaddition reactions under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions. Through this process, the principles of atom economy, reduction of solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, and reduction of derivatives and catalysis are combined.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua Liu, Jinzhe Li, Jianguo Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhancement of photoelectrochemical activity of BiFeO3 photoelectrodes through ion modification, which increases visible light absorption and active area, leading to improved PEC water splitting performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yisheng Zhang, Wensong Li, Jing Li, Fang Li, Wei Xue, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang
Summary: Pt/C and SO42-/ZrO2 were used as catalysts for the synthesis of p-aminophenol through the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in water with formic acid as the hydrogen source. The optimal Pt loading for PAP selectivity was found to be 1 wt%. The presence of different valence states of Pt affected both the nitrobenzene hydrogenation and formic acid decomposition. Among different solid acid catalysts tested, SO42-/ZrO2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for p-aminophenol formation. Under the optimized reaction conditions, the conversion of nitrobenzene reached 80.0%, with a selectivity of 47.6% for p-aminophenol.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradyota Kumar Behera, Papita Behera, Amlan Swain, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Ajeena Sahoo, Laxmidhar Rout
Summary: We have developed a simple and direct method for the synthesis of diaryl ether using an oxygen bridged bimetallic CuMoO4 nanocatalyst under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst exhibited tolerance towards a wide range of substrates with various functional groups. It is efficient and recyclable. This methodology allows easy access to nitrofen derivatives (herbicides) from unactivated 2,4-dichlorophenol, which are important for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Fu, Yan Zhang, Changwei Hu, Zhishan Su
Summary: The mechanism of the reaction between CO2 and styrene oxide for cyclic carbonate was revealed using density functional theory calculations. The noncatalytic reaction occurred via a concerted mechanism, while in the presence of guanidine and tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) co-catalysts, the epoxide ring-opening by nucleophilic attack of an iodide anion was predicted to be the rate-determining step. Guanidine acted as the H-bond donor to activate styrene oxide, facilitating the reaction with a lower activation barrier.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Khamarui, Sirshendu Ghosh
Summary: Copper nanorods (Cu-NRs) exhibit significant plasmonic behavior and can act as efficient catalysts in redox processes and coupling. A benign decarboxylative approach, utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) assisted catalysis with Cu-NRs, has been developed for the production of alkane analogues from alkyl carboxylic acids under visible light. The catalyst shows a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance, without the need for an external oxidant or proton source. A plausible mechanism for this recyclable nano-catalyst has also been proposed based on control experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)