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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingzhe Xue, Jinyan Zhao, Xuan Yu, Lei Ding, Xiaosa Wang, Jia Liu, Huaijie Shi, Yufeng Xue, Zihao Yao, Xing Zhong, Jianguo Wang
Summary: The concomitant degradation of organic contaminants using green oxidants, NaClO and O3, shows great potential in reducing the harmful effects of organic pollutants. This study presents the electrochemical ozone production and chlorine evolution reaction using highly active electrocatalysts, Ce-Ni-Sb-SnO2 and Ru-Ir-Ce-Ni-Sb-SnO2, respectively. Ce-Ni-Sb-SnO2 exhibits high selectivity in electrochemical ozone production, while Ru-Ir-Ce-Ni-Sb-SnO2 greatly improves the performance of chlorine evolution reaction. The synergistic effect of O3 and NaClO accelerates the degradation of pesticides and antibiotics.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu Chen, Siheng Wang, Shanshan Wang, Chang Chen, Luhe Qi, Le Yu, Ziyang Lu, Jing Huang, Junqing Chen, Zhen Wang, Xiao-Wen Shi, Zhanqian Song, He Liu, Chaoji Chen
Summary: In this study, a biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable cellulose/bentonite foam material was developed through ambient drying. This material demonstrates high mechanical strength, outstanding thermal stability, and low environmental impact. It has great potential in addressing the issues of white pollution and resource shortage.
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Chemistry, Applied
Julien Annibaletto, Thomas Martzel, Vincent Levacher, Sylvain Oudeyer, Jean-Francois Briere
Summary: The strategy reported involves a multicomponent catalytic enantioselective synthesis of beta-substituted isoxazolidin-5-ones via a KMC process promoted by a suitable bifunctional organocatalyst. The hydroxamic acid component with sterically hindered amide moiety is crucial for the successful formation and transformation of the N-amide isoxazolidin-5-ones obtained.
ADVANCED SYNTHESIS & CATALYSIS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chiara Lambruschini, Ilaria Demori, Zeinab El Rashed, Leila Rovegno, Elena Canessa, Katia Cortese, Elena Grasselli, Lisa Moni
Summary: The Ugi four-component reaction using naturally occurred ferulic acid is a convenient method to synthesize feruloyl tertiary amides with antioxidant properties. The study found that the configuration of the double bond of ferulic acid and feruloyl amide influences antioxidant activity, and these compounds also exhibit lipid-lowering effects. Additionally, the molecules showed protective effects against oxidative damage at the cellular level.
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Chemistry, Physical
Devaneyan Joseph, Muhammad Aliyu Idris, Jiajia Chen, Sunwoo Lee
Summary: This review summarizes arylsulfonylation methodologies developed in the last 5 years, including direct arylsulfonylation and multicomponent arylsulfonylation. Aryl reagents react with various substrates or sulfur dioxide surrogates to generate arylsulfonyl compounds in both methods.
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Polymer Science
Sherif Elbasuney, M. Yehia, Abdelaziz Hamed, Mohamed Mokhtar, Mohamed Gobara, Ahmed Saleh, Eslam Elsaka, Gharieb S. El-Sayyad
Summary: This study presents a facile synthesis of Fe2O3 nanoparticles with an average particle size of 8 nm. When combined with 80 nm aluminum nanoparticles, this nanothermite binary mixture not only induces a catalytic effect, but also a vigorously-exothermic thermite reaction with high heat output. The colloidal thermite mixture Fe2O3/Al was effectively integrated into HMX crystals, offering increased total heat release by 82% and a decrease in activation energy by 25%.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
You Liao, Dongmei Wang, Shuang Zhu, Ruyi Zhou, Fatemeh Rahbarizadeh, Zhanjun Gu
Summary: This study proposed a synergistic oncotherapy strategy using BiOCl-based piezoelectric nanocatalysts to mediate piezo- and radio-catalytic tumor suppression under medical ultrasound and X-rays. The elevated free radicals generated by the synergistic dual-catalysis caused serious damage to tumor cells, demonstrating maximized tumor suppression in vivo.
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Polymer Science
Ruochun Wang, Siwen Sun, Bijia Wang, Zhiping Mao, Hong Xu, Xueling Feng, Xiaofeng Sui
Summary: The Hantzsch reaction is used to give cellulose materials fluorescent properties. Modifications are made on the fabric surface with 1,4-dihydropyridine rings without affecting intrinsic properties of the fabric.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jialin Qi, Fang Wei, Chen-Ho Tung, Zhenghu Xu
Summary: An innovative asymmetric multicomponent, interrupted Kinugasa allylic alkylation (IKAA) reaction has been developed, providing a high-yield and high stereoselective synthesis of alpha-quaternary chiral beta-lactams that cannot be produced with existing methods. A key feature of this reaction is the stereoselective coupling of transient organometallic intermediates formed in situ with two catalytic amounts.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yuqing Chen, Wei Liu, Pan Yin, Minghui Ju, Jie Wang, Weiyao Yang, Yusen Yang, Chun Shen
Summary: In this study, a Ni single atom catalyst anchored to a Mg-Al mixed metal oxide displayed excellent catalytic behavior in the CTH process. The Ni single atoms played a crucial role in the reaction, and the synergistic effect between the metal Ni single atoms and acid-base sites was found to be important for the reaction.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-Dong Liu, Ai -Hui Ye, Zhi-Min Chen
Summary: This work demonstrates the regio- and enantioselective properties of alcohols, phenols, acids, and water as O-nucleophiles, enabled by the cooperative catalysis of chiral sulfide and phosphoric acid. It provides a broad range of useful sulfur-containing allylic ethers, allylic esters, and allylic alcohols with excellent yields and high enantioselectivities and regioselectivities. This protocol offers high chemo-, regio-, and enantioselectivities, along with good functional group compatibility.
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Chemistry, Physical
Umashis Bhoi, Subhasmita Ray, Sujit Bhand, Pranay Ninawe, Debashree Roy, Shammi Rana, Kartick Tarafder, Nirmalya Ballav
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising electro-catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and the bimetallic design strategy can enhance their performance by promoting effective electronic coupling between metal centers.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Fatemeh Kalantari, Sobhan Rezayati, Ali Ramazani, MohammadReza Poor Heravi
Summary: Magnetic nanoparticles have been proven to be a powerful tool in achieving milder organic transformations and have shown potential in biomedical applications. They play a crucial role in human health, environmental protection, and energy resource management. The advantages of these catalysts include excellent reusability, easy separation, and stability, making detailed studies on their synthesis mechanism essential.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zijia Shen, Feipeng Wang, Zhiqing Wang, Jian Li
Summary: As mineral oil faces challenges in environmental friendliness and operational efficiency, the demand for plant-based insulating fluids as a renewable and biodegradable alternative has been increasing. With over 20 years of field experience, plant-based oils have been proven to be both cost-effective and safer than mineral oil for transformers.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
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Biophysics
Dihai Gu, Zhikun Liu, Hongshuai Wu, Peijing An, Xu Zhi, Yujie Yin, Wen Liu, Baiwang Sun
Summary: A new nano-platform PBMO-GH for multi-modal therapy was developed in this study, which effectively inhibited the growth of tumor cells through the synergistic effect of ST/CDT/PTT.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Reza Taheri-Ledari, Saideh Gharibi, Ali Maleki, Seckin Akin, Ahmed Esmail Shalan
Summary: This study presents a novel method to enhance the photovoltaic and photoelectric properties of the Cs/MA/FA PSK layer. By incorporating nanoscale praseodymium and neodymium ions as B-site dopants, the crystallinity is improved, the charge-recombination process is prolonged, and light harvesting is increased, leading to higher efficiency. In addition, the use of inorganic copper indium sulfide as a hole-transport layer instead of spiro-OMeTAD reduces production costs and enhances device stability.
Article
Biology
Andisheh Etminan, Milad Salimibani, Ali Dahaghin, Mohammad Haghpanahi, Ali Maleki
Summary: In this study, the simulation of magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia on a 3D tumor model constructed based on a CT image of a tumor was conducted. Results showed that temperature profiles near the injection points were not similar due to the presence of blood capillaries. Investigation on the effects of using dissimilar injection parameters revealed that it can achieve a higher damage fraction of tumor cells, but the asynchronous injections strategy does not lead to significant improvements in tumor damage or temperature distribution uniformity.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Rahimi, M. Naderi, M. T. Ijdani, M. Heidari, M. Azizi, A. Maleki
Summary: A recyclable magnetic nanocatalyst, Fe3O4@SiO2@DETA-POP/Pd, was successfully synthesized and its application in the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction was investigated. The catalyst showed remarkable catalytic activity, high yields of the products, simple work-up procedure, and short reaction times under mild conditions in water-ethanol.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vahid Vatanpour, Shadi Paziresh, Amir Hossein Behroozi, Hamid Karimi, Mir Saeed Esmaeili, Sina Parvaz, Siamak Imanian Ghazanlou, Ali Maleki
Summary: The hydrophobicity and low permeability issues of nanofiltration (NF) membranes were addressed by modifying polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes with iron (III) oxide@Gum Arabic (Fe3O4@GA) nanocomposite. The addition of 0.25 wt% Fe3O4@GA/PVC membrane significantly improved the removal of organic contaminants with high rejection rates. Thus, incorporating Fe3O4@GA nanocomposite into the membrane casting solution is an effective approach for modifying NF membranes.
Article
Biophysics
Nooshin Naderi, Farnaz Lalebeigi, Zahra Sadat, Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Ali Maleki, Mohammad Mahdavi
Summary: In this comprehensive review, the application of carbon nanomaterials in hyperthermia therapy of cancer and bacteria is presented from a structure-based view, including optical, magnetic, ultrasonic, and radiofrequency-induced hyperthermia. Carbon-based nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide, carbon nanotube, carbon dot, nanodiamond, fullerene, and carbon fiber, have been extensively studied due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, chemical and physical stability, thermal and electrical conductivity, and photothermal conversion.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Golnaz Heidari, Ali Maleki, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare
Summary: In this research, a novel method of incorporating metal-organic framework (MOF) into carrageenan-grafted- polyacrylamide-Fe3O4 substrate was introduced. The successful synthesis of kC-g-PAAm@Fe3O4-MOF-199 magnetic hydrogel nanocomposite was demonstrated through various analyses. The adsorption effectiveness of kC-g- PAAm@Fe3O4-MOF-199 for removing cephalosporin and quinolones antibiotics from water was evaluated.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, F. Esmailzadeh, R. Taheri-Ledari, A. Maleki
Summary: Efficient methods for removing contaminants from water resources are essential in environmental sciences. In this study, a natural-based adsorbent system was designed for the efficient removal of pesticide and dye. The adsorbent system exhibited high adsorption capacity and stability, making it suitable for industrial applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Samaneh Mahmoudi Qashqay, Jamal Rahimi, Mohammad-Reza Zamani-Meymian, Ali Maleki
Summary: By utilizing the self-supporting binder-free hierarchical Co3O4/VS4/rGO-SDBS@NF composite electrode, a facile and efficient two-step hydrothermal process is employed to maximize the performance of supercapacitors. The composite electrode exhibits a specific capacitance of 2620 F g-1 at 1 A g-1, significantly higher than the VS4/rGO-SDBS@NF composite electrode at 284 F g-1 in a 6 M KOH solution. Furthermore, the as-grown electrode Co3O4/VS4/rGO-SDBS@NF composite demonstrates excellent cycling stability, retaining 97.4% of its initial capacitance after 5000 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nima Khaleghi, Zahrasadat Mojtabapour, Zahra Rashvandi, Adibeh Mohammadi, Mohadeseh Forouzandeh-Malati, Fatemeh Ganjali, Simindokht Zarei-Shokat, Amir Kashtiaray, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Ali Maleki
Summary: In this study, a novel and eco-friendly nanocatalyst system consisting of Arabic gum, iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles, (3-chloropropyl) trimethoxysilane, 2-aminopyridine, and Cu(i) ions was presented for synthesizing compounds via the click reaction. The hydrophilic nature of the nanocomposite made it highly efficient in water as a green solvent. The highest reaction efficiency of 95.0% was achieved in H2O solvent with 50.0 mg of nanocatalyst for 60 min at room temperature, and the stability and effectiveness of the catalyst were demonstrated.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iman Zare, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Farhad Esmailzadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Adibeh Mohammadi, Ali Maleki, Ebrahim Mostafavi
Summary: DNA hydrogels are efficient drug delivery systems that have attracted significant attention in recent years. They can be functionalized to target drug delivery and modify the therapeutic cargoes' half-life. The programmability of these 3D scaffolds allows for fundamental effects, especially in treating cancer diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Zeinab Amiri-Khamakani, Mahdi Saeidirad, Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Ali Maleki
Summary: A novel environmentally friendly silica-based nanocomposite named Alg@SBA-15/Fe3O4 was fabricated as a multifunctional catalytic system for the synthesis of pyrazolopyridine derivatives. The nanocomposite exhibited high catalytic efficiency and good magnetic properties, allowing for convenient separation from the reaction mixture. Overall, the Alg@SBA-15/Fe3O4 nanocomposite has great potential due to its non-toxicity, ease of preparation, recyclability, and high catalytic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Fallah Jelodar, Mojtaba Rouhi, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Zoleikha Hajizadeh, Ali Maleki
Summary: A novel nanocomposite consisting of Fe3O4 NPs, HNTs, and PS was synthesized by in situ polymerization. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent microwave absorption in a bilayer structure, with a microwave absorption value of ca. -26.9 dB and a bandwidth of about 1.27 GHz. Due to its low-cost raw materials and high performance, further investigations are recommended to compare and test this absorbent system for industrial applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reza Taheri-Ledari, Fatemeh Ganjali, Simindokht Zarei-Shokat, Reihane Dinmohammadi, Fereshteh Rasouli Asl, Ali Emami, Zahra Sadat Mojtabapour, Zahra Rashvandi, Amir Kashtiaray, Farinaz Jalali, Ali Maleki
Summary: Photothermal therapy (PTT) has emerged as a relatively safe method for cancer treatment. Gold and silver nanostructures with localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect have been developed for PTT. This review classifies different types of LSPR-active micro- and nano-materials, reviews the preparation routes and bench assessments of Ag/Au-plasmonic porous cargoes, and discusses the requirements and challenges for the clinical application of these cargoes.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Ali Maleki, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare
Summary: A novel environmentally friendly polymer-based catalytic system has been developed for the synthesis of biologically active pyrazolopyridine derivatives. The hydrogel nanocatalyst exhibits high thermal stability and excellent catalytic performance, allowing for the synthesis of target products with high yields and short reaction times. Additionally, the hydrogel catalyst shows superparamagnetic behavior, enabling its recycling for multiple cycles without significant loss of activity.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahsa Saberian, Alireza Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh
Summary: CuO was successfully supported on clinoptilolite nanoparticles (NCP) via ion exchange and calcination, forming CuO-NCP photocatalysts. CuO-NCP exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity towards tetracycline (TC), and the best degradation performance was achieved under optimal conditions (25 ppm TC solution, pH 4.8, and 0.5 g/L catalyst).
SOLID STATE SCIENCES
(2024)
