Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mehdi Shahbakhsh, Hamideh Saravani, Michal Dusek, Morgane Poupon
Summary: In this study, the one-step in situ growth of Cu-Pic coordination polymer (Cu-Pic CP) and Cu-BTC metal-organic framework (MOF) was reported for the first time. The compounds were characterized using various techniques including X-ray diffraction analysis, infrared analysis, electron microscopy, surface area analysis, and thermal gravimetric analysis. The electrocatalytic performances of CPE/Cu-Pic and CPE/Cu-BTC were studied for sensing 4-nitrophenol, and both sensors showed excellent selectivity, repeatability, and recovery values in environmental water samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yajie Chen, Yi Ding, Wei Han, Wei Li, Xinyan Yu, Guohui Tian
Summary: Photothermal catalytic CO2 reduction into fuels using solar energy is a promising strategy for CO2 emission reduction and value-added carbon compounds production. However, the development of cost-effective and efficient photothermal catalysts remains a challenge. In this study, a photothermal hybrid catalyst (Cu-Cu2O-CuS@C) with highly dispersed nanojunctions was designed and fabricated using a simple pyrolysis-oxidation-sulfidation route. The optimized Cu-Cu2O-CuS@C catalyst exhibited significant photothermal conversion effect and demonstrated remarkable catalytic activity for CO2 conversion.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kelin Liu, Xingyue Shen, Haonan Shen, Kun Jiang, Tongming Sun, Miao Wang
Summary: Novel BiVO4 hollow nanotubes were synthesized using L-Aspartic acid (L-Asp) as a structure-directing agent via a hydrothermal method. The morphologies and crystalline structures of the synthesized BiVO4 were influenced by the dosage of L-Asp and the pH value. The photocatalytic performance of the BiVO4 nanotubes showed a high degradation efficiency of about 90% in 50 minutes under UV-light irradiation due to their hollow architectures and higher specific surface areas, which increase reactive sites, shorten carrier transfer paths, and improve light absorption ability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinyang Jiao, Yu Zhang, Yang Yu, Chengyi Xu
Summary: Porous TiAl3 intermetallics with high porosity were synthesized by thermal explosion reaction. It exhibited an open pore structures and uniform pore size distribution, making it suitable for solid-liquid filtration and separation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanjit Saha, Kailash Arole, Miladin Radovic, Jodie L. Lutkenhaus, Micah J. Green
Summary: Titanium carbide/reduced graphene oxide (Ti3C2Tz/rGO) gels were prepared via a one-step hydrothermal process, exhibiting a highly porous structure with a high specific surface area. By adjusting the content of graphene oxide (GO) and Ti3C2Tz nanosheets in the precursor, different microstructures can be achieved. The gel electrodes showed enhanced supercapacitor performance due to the synergistic effect of EDLC from graphene oxide and redox capacitance from titanium carbide.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hira Kausar, Shumaila Razzaque, Azhar Iqbal, Saima Shabbir
Summary: A hierarchically porous polyurea/silica hybrid was fabricated using a facile one pot strategy, showing high thermal stability and promising applications in water treatment and selective CO2 capture.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziyu Zhao, Ali Reza Kamali
Summary: This study proposes a new acid treatment method for converting magnesium silicide into hydrogen-terminated mesoporous silicon nanostructured material, and investigates its performance in photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange. The results show that M-pSi exhibits outstanding photocatalytic ability under acidic conditions, outperforming commercially available Si nanoparticles.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shan Dai, Farid Nouar, Sanjun Zhang, Antoine Tissot, Christian Serre
Summary: Room-temperature synthesis of highly porous M-6-oxocluster-based MOFs including 8- or 12-connected micro/mesoporous solids with different functionalized organic ligands was reported. The compounds showed varying degrees of defects while maintaining the chemical stability of the parent MOFs. The synthesis had a high space-time yield and provided the possibility to tune the particle size for practical use.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ying Li, Honglei Xia, Siwei Song, Kangcai Wang, Qinghua Zhang
Summary: The first trinitromethyl-substituted pyrimidine derivative (3) was synthesized by directly nitration of its 2-methylpyrimidine precursor, and its structure was characterized by various analytical techniques. Compound 3 exhibited high density (1.85 g cm-3) and excellent detonation performances (vD = 8600 m s-1, P = 32.8 GPa), indicating its potential as a high-energy density material. Moreover, this study provides a mild and efficient method for the synthesis of trinitromethyl-substituted pyrimidine derivatives, which may have potential applications in the design and synthesis of other trinitromethyl-based heterocyclic compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiuxiang Wang, Yongdi Dong, Hongpu Huang, Guifen Du, Peng Zhao, Shuifen Xie
Summary: In this study, porous Cu2O hollow nanospheres (Cu2O-HNSs) were synthesized using a template-free one-pot wet-chemical method. It was found that Cu2O-HNSs with multiple cavities on the shell were formed from porous Cu2O nanospheres through Ostwald ripening, with the concentration of NH2OH·HCl and pH value playing critical roles. Compared to Cu powder, Cu2O-HNSs exhibited enhanced current density and Faraday efficiency of C2 products in the electroreduction of CO2 (CER). This work inspires the synthesis of hollow nanostructures for accelerating the formation of C2 products in CER.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Marjoni Imamora Ali Umar, Akrajas Ali Umar
Summary: This study presents a simple and template-less technique for growing ultra-long cadmium oxide nanowires on an ITO surface from an aqueous solution. The diameter of the nanowires ranges from 10 to 30 nm with lengths up to a few tens of micrometers. The concentration of solution precursors is crucial for the growth density of the nanowires on the surface, while structural growth (length and geometry) is less affected by precursor concentration. These nanowires may have unique properties for potential use in photonics and optoelectronics materials.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Song, Junsheng Zhu, Guangzhou Hu
Summary: In this study, a high-performance Cu2O electrode material was successfully prepared, with its three-dimensional structure enhancing the diffusion rate of electrons and electrolytes, leading to excellent stability and capacity retention during cycling.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhichao Shang, Yong Yu, Hang Yang, Zhongxiang Yang, Yang Xiao, Xiaohong Wang
Summary: The Cu/CeO2 nanoporous composite material was prepared using a one-step and energy-saving method known as solution combustion synthesis (SCS). The phase composition, surface morphology, and optical characteristics of Cu/CeO2 were investigated. The study found that the SCS products consisted of cubic fluorite CeO2 and Cu. The CeO2 synthesized via SCS exhibited a porous structure due to the generation and escape of gas during the reaction, with mesopores nested in the walls of large pores. XPS analysis revealed an increase in oxygen vacancy concentration in CeO2 with increasing Cu concentration. The presence of Cu greatly enhanced the catalytic activity of CeO2, and the 30 wt% Cu/CeO2 composite material exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methyl orange (MO), approximately 4.3 times that of pure CeO2. UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy showed a reduction in the semiconductor band gap with the addition of metallic Cu, leading to enhanced photocatalytic activity. Free radical trapping experiments identified $O-2- and h(+) as the main active species in the photocatalytic degradation of MO. Based on the results, a proposed mechanism for the enhanced photocatalysis of Cu/CeO2 nanomaterials was suggested, involving the porous structure providing more reactive sites and channels for mass transfer, and the presence of metallic Cu improving oxygen vacancy concentration in CeO2 and promoting charge-carrier separation, thereby enhancing the photocatalytic performance of Cu/CeO2.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuyu Yao, Xueying Zhan, Chuyun Ding, Feng Wang, Yanrong Wang, Jia Yang, Zhenxing Wang, Jun He
Summary: The study demonstrates a one-step CVD method to simultaneously grow two types of products, which can be completely separated by selecting the deposition region. The as-grown α-GeTe nanosheets and Te nanosheets show high crystal quality and exhibit good electrical performance. This research highlights the potential of the developed one-step CVD method in high-efficiency and high-quality material growth.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhicheng Wu, Jiasheng Fan, Xieyu Yuan, Yuxiao Zhao, Bo Wang, Qiaogen Zhang, Licheng Li
Summary: In this study, PAA films prepared from polycrystalline pure Al foils were used to investigate the relationship between crystallographic orientation and PAA morphology. A spatial mapping relationship was established using a scratch marking method, and it was found that the size of LDG regions in PAA was positively correlated with grain boundary misorientation. The effect of misorientation on LDG was explained using a volume expansion model. This study contributes to a better understanding of the PAA longitudinal growth mechanism.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Huang, Xuanjie Huang, Jia Yan, Yonghui Liu, Hao Jiang, Hongguo Zhang, Jinfeng Tang, Qiang Liu
Summary: This paper discusses the advantages of multi-functional perovskites in simultaneously applying adsorption and photocatalytic removal of water pollutants, as well as the preparation methods, influencing factors, and strategies for performance improvement. It explores the removal mechanisms and behaviors of water pollutants using perovskites, providing insights for designing them as efficient adsorbents and catalysts.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Lei Huang, Yong Wang, K. Pattabiraman, P. Danesh, Muhammad Kamran Siddiqui, Murat Cancan
Summary: The threat of cancer therapy has been present for several decades, affecting nearly 10 million people worldwide each year. There are various types of anticancer medications, including hormones, antimetabolites, and alkalizing agents. This planned research examines the potential of antiviral medications for cancer treatment by analyzing their chemical structure and alkane characteristics. Additionally, topological indices based on status distance are computed using ST-polynomials, which are used to estimate the physicochemical properties of these medications through QSPR models.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Linzhe Huang, Kengqiang Zhong, Yuhua Wu, Yi Wu, Xianjie Liu, Lei Huang, Jia Yan, Hongguo Zhang
Summary: A gas-steamed strategy is utilized to prepare heteroatom dual-doped hierarchical porous hollow carbon catalysts through the carbonization of carbon sphere precursor and ammonium fluoride. The catalyst exhibits admirable electrocatalytic properties with high onset potential and limiting current density in neutral electrolytes. The facile and green synthesis strategy can be extended to design metal-free carbon-based electrocatalysts with superior electrocatalytic performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huijun Wen, Jia Yan, Lingyao Wu, Xiangyang Chang, Weizhuo Ye, Hongguo Zhang, Lei Huang, Tangfu Xiao
Summary: This study found that a bio-scrubber can efficiently remove hydrophilic H2S and hydrophobic CS2, and the removal efficiency is influenced by the S/N ratio and oxygen content.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jikai Bi, Yanpeng Hao, Yashuang Zheng, Xiaoxiang Wu, Haixin Wu, Lei Huang, Yanwen Chen, Lin Yang
Summary: This paper aims to find a method for monitoring droplet appearance and flashover discharge based on interface temperature, in order to explore the electrothermal synergistic mechanism in the process of dynamic deformation and discharge of droplets. Fiber Bragg gratings were embedded to measure interface temperature, and a comprehensive test platform was established to detect droplet appearance, UV photon number, leakage current, and surface infrared temperature. The results show that leakage current cannot reflect droplet appearance, and the sudden increase of droplet elongation is accompanied by a rise in surface temperature. This paper is of great significance for improving the deformation and discharge mechanism of water droplets on the hydrophobic composite insulator surface.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hui Jiang, Guangsong Song, Lei Huang, Cong Zeng
Summary: This paper proposes a novel deformation-amplified self-centering energy dissipation (DA-SCED) device suitable for reducing the seismic response of different engineering structures, which can substantially improve their seismic performance. The device achieves self-centering through a pre-pressed combined steel disc spring, and dissipates earthquake energy through the elastic-plastic hysteretic deformation of the lead rod. Experimental tests and numerical simulations confirm the good self-centering and energy dissipation abilities of the device.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yanpeng Hao, Lei Huang, Jie Wei, Wei Liang, Ruijian Pan, Lin Yang
Summary: In this paper, a method for monitoring icing load on overhead transmission line conductors and insulators simultaneously was proposed and validated. The authors implanted six optical fibers with multiple FBGs into a composite insulator and developed an icing detection system. The results showed that the method accurately measured the icing load with a relative error within a specific range.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Faqiang Liu, Peibei Xia, Xinhua Zhang, Lei Huang, Yongmei Wu
Summary: This study examined the performances and mechanism of photodegradation of tetracycline (TC) using semiconducting polymer microspheres. The as-prepared microspheres showed outstanding photocatalytic ability and stability for TC-derived antibiotics. The adsorption and photocatalytic rates of TC by the microspheres increased significantly, mainly due to the larger specific surface area and longer conjugation length of the spherical structure. The primary active species for efficient photodegradation of TC were identified as superoxide radical, hydrogen peroxide, and hole.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Su Liu, Xin Tong, Lei Huang, Chengchao Xiao, Kaihang Zhang, Yongsheng Chen, John Crittenden
Summary: Utilizing graphene oxide membranes with improved selectivity, lithium-ion extraction and recovery from unconventional aqueous sources can be achieved. By incorporating sulfonate groups into the membrane matrices, the selectivity of lithium over other monovalent ions is enhanced, allowing for concentration and recovery of lithium from solutions containing competing ions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaohua Fu, Qingxing Zheng, Guomin Jiang, Kallol Roy, Lei Huang, Chang Liu, Kun Li, Honglei Chen, Xinyu Song, Jianyu Chen, Zhenxing Wang
Summary: The mining-beneficiation wastewater treatment process is complex and nonlinear, with various factors limiting the effluent effectiveness. Accurate prediction of COD concentration is crucial for stable and compliant discharge. In this study, a novel AI algorithm, PSO-SVR, was proposed for water quality prediction. The PSO-SVR model outperformed BPNN and RBFNN models in terms of performance metrics, making it the best model for COD prediction in mining-beneficiation wastewater.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jiang-Bo Ping, Qi-Kun Feng, Yong-Xin Zhang, Xin-Jie Wang, Lei Huang, Shao-Long Zhong, Zhi-Min Dang
Summary: The improvement of capacitor performance, especially thin-film capacitors, has been a topic of interest due to the increasing electrification in various fields. The challenge is to enhance both breakdown strength and dielectric constant simultaneously. By coating boron nitride nanosheets on the surface of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films, a bilayer polymer film with superior insulation and thermal conductivity is prepared. The nanocoating enhances the bandgap of the polymer films, leading to high breakdown field strength, discharge energy density, and charge-discharge efficiency.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Huang, Fen Zhou, Hui Zhang, Jinting Tan, Mu Pan
Summary: Recently, there has been a shift in focus in fuel cell technologies from light-duty automotive to heavy-duty vehicle applications, necessitating improved stability of membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) at high constant potential. This study investigates the use of the ionic liquid [BMIM][NTF2] to modify Pt catalysts and create a hydrophobic, antioxidant micro-environment in the catalyst layer (CL). The results show that the modified Pt catalyst exhibits enhanced stability and reduced irreversible voltage loss caused by oxide formation at high constant potential.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tangming Guan, Mei Li, Yan Song, Jiayi Chen, Jiaxin Tang, Caishi Zhang, Yalei Wen, Xiao Yang, Lei Huang, Yingjie Zhu, Hongxian Wang, Ke Ding, Junxia Zheng, Haoxing Zhang, Tongzheng Liu
Summary: The study reveals the role of TWIST1 in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and identifies USP29 as a deubiquitinase that stabilizes TWIST1. It is found that CDK1 functions as the activator of USP29 and its phosphorylation is important for TWIST1 deubiquitination. CDK1 and USP29 are highly upregulated in TNBC samples, which correlates with TWIST1 expression. Targeting the CDK1-USP29 axis could be a promising therapeutic strategy for overcoming chemo-resistance and metastasis in TNBC.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Bai, Bolin Jiang, Ke Xiao, Hui He, Lei Huang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of propolis and propolis-loaded poly(lactide)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(lactide) nano-vesicles on a heart failure (HF) model in Wistar rats. The results showed that both propolis and propolis-loaded nano-vesicles improved echocardiographic parameters of HF rats by reducing inflammation and activating the SIRT1-AMPK axis, indicating their cardioprotective effects.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaijing Qu, Lei Huang, Siyu Hu, Chang Liu, Qinyu Yang, Lihong Liu, Kun Li, Zuoping Zhao, Zhenxing Wang
Summary: Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is a widely found antibiotic in various types of wastewater and sediments. It is difficult to decompose and harmful to humans. The development of cheap, environmentally friendly, and efficient biochar materials for removing CIP is practical and applicable.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anjum Afrooze, Dadamiah P. M. D. Shaik
Summary: This study presents a solution combustion approach to produce marigold Co3O4 nanoparticles as potential electrode material for supercapacitors. The effect of vacuum annealing on the microstructural and electrochemical properties is explored, and the prepared nanoparticles exhibit high specific capacitance and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Atta, Nuha Al-Harbi, B. M. Alotaibi, M. A. M. Uosif, E. Abdeltwab
Summary: In this study, PVA/NaI films were prepared by doping polyvinyl alcohol with sodium iodide. The films were then irradiated with argon ions at different fluence levels. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and electrical changes in the films. The results show that the dielectric behavior of the treated PVA/NaI films was significantly modified, making them more suitable for various devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingang Wang, Chao Ma, Fubing Zou, Hai Hu, Jiayu Li, Hongyun Luo
Summary: By hybridizing TiO2 photocatalyst with CaCO3 as the wall material and using linseed oil as the core material, self-cleaning and self-repairing microcapsules were produced using in-situ precipitation. The microcapsules were evaluated for their morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and self-cleaning and self-repairing properties. Results showed that the microcapsules had a rough and spherical surface, along with excellent thermal stability and repeatability. Increasing the dosage of microcapsules significantly increased the degradation rate of methylene blue, while the self-repairing effect of micro-cracks became more evident. The optimal microcapsule dosage was found to be 7.0 wt%.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The development of the textile industry has raised concerns due to the contamination of drinking water by organic dyes, which pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. Nanomaterials, particularly semiconductors, have been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants. Various parameters, such as catalyst dosage, irradiation time, light sources, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH, play significant roles in the degradation process. Different generations of photocatalytic nanomaterials, including single metal nanoparticles, binary and ternary metal oxides, as well as inert solid substrates with photocatalysts, have been employed for dye degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Ramasamy, E. Thenpandiyan, G. Suresh, T. Sathishpriya, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The nano CaCO3 and Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposites were prepared through the biomimetic method. The prepared products were characterized and the electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results showed that the Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposite exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior and could be used as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuxiang Duan, Ping Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Suping Qu
Summary: Panax ginseng, as an ethnomedicinal plant, has therapeutic effects in traditional medicine. This study investigated the potential use of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Panax ginseng leaf extract for the treatment of lung carcinoma and heart protection against mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats. The silver nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with a size range of 12.11 to 43.33 nm. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles significantly improved metabolic parameters, heart rate variability, cardiac function, and cardiac mitochondrial function in the rats. This study suggests that silver nanoparticles derived from Panax ginseng have cardioprotective effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maryam Fayazi, Elham Rezvannejad
Summary: In this study, propolis extract was used as a green reductant to deposit silver nanoparticles on sepiolite clay, creating a nanocomposite called Sep/Ag. The nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques, and its ability to adsorb methylene blue (MB) was examined. The results showed that Sep/Ag could efficiently remove MB from solution, and the adsorbent could be regenerated for multiple cycles. This research demonstrates the potential of Sep/Ag nanocomposite as an effective and environmentally friendly sorbent for environmental cleanup.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Sriramraj, A. R. Balu, S. Chitra Devi, B. Sowmiya Devi, M. Suganya, K. Devendran, M. Karthika, S. Adityan
Summary: One-pot green synthesis was used to prepare rGO decorated MgTiO3 perovskite using Solanum trilobatum leaf extract to reduce graphene oxide. The rGO embedded MgTiO3 nanoparticles showed smaller crystallite size, well-defined particle boundaries, increased photodegradation efficiency and antibacterial activity compared to pure MgTiO3.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiliang Guo, Qianheng He, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Shuai Ji, Jian Sun, Donghuai Zhang, Liu Nie, Lixu Lei
Summary: Waste plastics are causing serious environmental pollution and there is a pressing need for their recycling. This study presents a novel method to completely degrade waste PET into sodium terephthalate and ethylene glycol through a solid-state reaction at high temperature with minimal solvent. The method offers high efficiency, selectivity, and ease of product separation, making it a promising approach for the recycling economy of other ester-based waste polymers.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hanan Alhussain, Nuha Y. Elamin, Laila S. Alqarni, Abuzar Albadri, Kamal K. Taha, A. Modwi
Summary: A CaO-TiO2@g-C3N4 sorbent was constructed using sonication method for the elimination of RhB dye from aqueous medium. The sorbent demonstrated equilibrium for the dye adhesion after 120 minutes, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 778.7 mg/g. The nanocomposite showed satisfactory performance in neutral aquatic conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei-Dong Liu, Liu-Qing Chen, Qi-Hao Qiu, Ming-Qiang Qi, Han Xu, Chao-Long Chen, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, a mixed valence cerium-oxo cluster was successfully synthesized through low-temperature crystallization, and the coexistence and distribution of Ce ions in different valence states were determined. The mechanism for the generation of +4 valence state was revealed, and the synthesized cluster exhibited strong ultraviolet absorption and long visible light absorption, as well as clear photocurrent response and high photocurrent intensity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahak Dalal, Nidhi Antil, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Sapana Garg
Summary: This research study focuses on the biological efficacy of a newly synthesized Schiff base ligand and its aryltellurium(IV) complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various physical and spectral investigations, and theoretical chemical estimations were also conducted. The results showed that the complexes exhibited mild to strong antimicrobial activity, with higher activity than the Schiff base. Molecular docking experiments revealed the ability of the compounds to bind to receptors. ADMET results indicated favorable drug-like behavior of the synthesized compounds. Overall, these complexes may serve as promising candidates for infection ailments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Indu Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Nanozyme based sensors have been developed as an effective method for detecting harmful metal ions in water samples. In this study, a Co(II) based coordination polymer nanoparticle (Co-CP NP) was synthesized and utilized as a nanozyme to detect Fe(II) ions selectively. The Co-CP NP exhibited peroxido-reductase mimicking activity, and the detection limit for Fe(II) ions was found to be 0.66 μM. The catalytic action of the Co-CP NP was further analyzed using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and the detection mechanism was elucidated through XPS and zeta potential analysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sreenivasulu Venkata Kummari, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth
Summary: A simple single-step sonochemical reduction method is used to prepare CoFe2O4-CoFe-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with control of rGO content. The tunable interfacial magnetic proximity-induced magnetization at the interface of CoFe2O4-CoFe and rGO is observed.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Asma Zaka, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, Amir Muhammad Afzal, Hassabul Hassan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Ahmad M. Saeedi, Hasan B. Albargi, A. Alhadrami, Nawal D. Alqarni, Mohd Zahid Ansari
Summary: The tailoring and rational synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) with versatile nano/microarchitectures are of great academic interest due to their promising applications in advanced energy storage devices. A simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the carbon nanotubes (CNT) doped Cu-MOF, exhibiting astonishing power and energy density.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
