Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Micode Mazhani, Melisew Tadele Alula, Davison Murape
Summary: In this study, a facile and eco-friendly method was used to synthesize silver nanoparticles coated magnetic nanoparticles. The nanocomposites showed excellent catalytic performance, effectively degrading various pollutant dyes, while also enabling real-time monitoring and recyclability.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Murugavelu Marimuthu, Huanhuan Li, Quangsheng Chen
Summary: A facile ultrasonically driven Silver based bimetallic nanoparticles (BNPs) were synthesized in high yield by chemical reduction technique and showed excellent catalytic efficiency. The AgPd BNPs exhibited the highest catalytic efficiency, attributed to the synergistic effects of high surface area, porous and hollow structures.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Roberta Manno, Victor Sebastian, Silvia Irusta, Reyes Mallada, Jesus Santamaria
Summary: This study presents approaches to control the synthesis of Ag nanoparticles using unconventional heating techniques like microwave heating, demonstrating the advantages of these methods in achieving uniform particle size distribution. Deposition of ultra-small Ag nanoparticles on a mesoporous substrate reduces Ostwald ripening and facilitates nanoparticle reusability. The high activity of the resulting nanocatalyst in the degradation of 4-nitrophenol is attributed to the high dispersion of ultra-small Ag nanoparticles and the accessibility provided by wide mesoporous channels in SBA-15.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Subodh, Kunal Prakash, Dhanraj T. Masram
Summary: The study presents a scalable and economic synthesis of covalent organic microspheres through a single step process, showing high thermal and chemical stability. The as-prepared Ag@TATF-COM exhibited potent catalytic behavior for the hydrogenation of nitroaromatics and efficient synthesis of substituted imidazoles, with promising performance for organic transformations. The shape-specific properties of COMs provide a spherical morphology with high surface-to-volume ratio for uniform dressing of Ag nanoparticles, showing advantages over previously published work.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kaushik Kumar Bharadwaj, Bijuli Rabha, Siddhartha Pati, Bhabesh Kumar Choudhury, Tanmay Sarkar, Sonit Kumar Gogoi, Nayanjyoti Kakati, Debabrat Baishya, Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Hisham Atan Edinur
Summary: The study involved the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Diospyros malabarica, which exhibited significant antimicrobial and anticancer activity. The nanoparticles were also effective in reducing nitrophenols to less toxic aminophenols, with potential applications in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fei Han, Wenrui Wang, Danyi Li, Siyi Xu, Ying Sun, Lin Lin, Lin Ma, Jihao Li, Linfan Li
Summary: A practical catalyst, AgNCs@CF-g-PAA, loaded with silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) was prepared by radiation technique, which exhibited high catalytic activity. It could effectively convert 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol and catalyze the rapid hydrolysis of sodium borohydride. These characteristics make AgNCs@CF-g-PAA a promising catalyst for the treatment of 4-nitrophenol water pollutant and hydrogen production.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. G. Ramu, Dongjin Choi
Summary: Azo dyes and nitrophenols are widely used in industries but are highly toxic to aquatic organisms. In this study, a low-cost PdO-doped NiO hetero-mixture was synthesized and found to have excellent catalytic activity, high reduction rates, and stable performance in reducing toxic azo compounds. The PdO-NiO catalyst could be a promising solution for the degradation of azo compounds in the environment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paritosh Mahato, Shashi Shekhar, Rahul Yadav, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Summary: This study comprehensively elucidates the role of the core and electrostatic surface of metal nanoclusters in catalytic reduction reactions. The electrostatic surface dramatically modulates the reactivity of metal nanoclusters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Liu, Haijun Zhou, Jinling Wang, Ding Yu, Zhaolei Li, Rui Liu
Summary: Core-shell nanoparticles (Fe3O4@PDA) wrapped with Ag were prepared using a simple and green synthesis method. The obtained nanoparticles showed excellent catalytic activity and selectivity, indicating their potential applications in various fields.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hanan Albalwi, Faten Ismail Abou El Fadl, Mohamed M. Ibrahim, Manal F. Abou Taleb
Summary: This study successfully degraded the model anionic dye Basic Blue 3 using prepared Ca-alginate/silver (Ca-ALG/Ag) nanocomposite beads as catalyst. The physicochemical properties of the nanocomposite beads were characterized using various techniques, confirming their effectiveness in dye degradation. Different kinetic and isothermal models revealed that the degradation process using Ca-ALG/Ag nanocomposite beads as catalyst best fit the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rui Zhang, Jiyuan Yu, Xiaoyu Guo, Weidong Li, Yunhan Xing, Yurong Wang
Summary: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were rapidly synthesized with the assistance of Monascus pigments under simulated sunlight. Various analytical tools were used to characterize the prepared AgNPs, confirming their stability and potential antibacterial, antioxidant, and extraordinary catalytic activity. The biosynthesized AgNPs have shown significant antibacterial activity, antioxidant capacity, and the ability to catalyze the degradation of various dyes, indicating their potential applications in biomedical, food packaging, pathogen mitigation, and industrial wastewater management.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eman A. Mwafy, Ayman M. Mostafa, Nasser S. Awwad, Hala A. Ibrahium
Summary: This study enhances catalytic reduction activity by utilizing multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with tungsten trioxide nanoparticles. The one-step preparation of the nanocomposite structure through infrared pulsed laser ablation demonstrates its potential large-scale applications in organic catalytic oxidation and wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhijie Ren, Huanhuan Li, Jin Li, Jun Cai, Lian Zhong, Yingqi Ma, Yajie Pang
Summary: This study investigates the preparation of reduced graphene oxide/chitosan/gold nanoparticles (rGO/CHS/AuNPs) composites using chitosan with different molecular weights as reducing agent and stabilizer, and examines their composition, structure, and catalytic performance. The results indicate that rGO/CHS/AuNPs prepared using low molecular weight chitosan exhibit the best catalytic activity. This research is of significance for the development of efficient catalysts for the reduction of aromatic nitro compounds.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. Ebrahimian, M. Mohsennia, M. Khayatkashani
Summary: Plant-mediated synthesis routes have been increasingly used for preparing nanomaterials, such as Ud-ZnO NPs in this study, which showed high photocatalytic activity for degrading dyes and catalytic reduction of toxic compounds. The chemical structure, surface morphology, crystalline structure, elemental composition, and optical properties of Ud-ZnO NPs were characterized using various techniques, demonstrating their effectiveness in environmental remediation applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dambarudhar Parida, Eva Moreau, Rashid Nazir, A. Khalifah Salmeia, Ruggero Frison, Ruohan Zhao, Sandro Lehner, Milijana Jovic, Sabyasachi Gaan
Summary: A simple method is used to prepare a hydrogel microparticle catalyst embedded with silver nanoparticles, which can efficiently reduce specific pollutants and deactivate under basic conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Izadiyan, Kamyar Shameli, Mikio Miyake, Hirofumi Hara, Shaza Eva Binti Mohamad, Katayoon Kalantari, Siti Husnaa Mohd Taib, Elisa Rasouli
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Katayoon Kalantari, Amalina M. Afifi, Mona Moniri, Amin Boroumand Moghaddam, Alireza Kalantari, Zahra Izadiyan
IET NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hossein Jahangirian, Roshanak Rafiee-Moghaddam, Narges Jahangirian, Bahareh Nikpey, Siavash Jahangirian, Nicole Bassous, Bahram Saleh, Katayoon Kalantari, Thomas J. - Webster
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hossein Jahangirian, Bahram Saleh, Katayoon Kalantari, Roshanak Rafiee-Moghaddam, Bahareh Nikpey, Siavash Jahangirian, Thomas J. Webster
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Katayoon Kalantari, Ebrahim Mostafavi, Bahram Saleh, Pooneh Soltantabar, Thomas J. Webster
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ehsan Zeimaran, Sara Pourshahrestani, Hui Yin Nam, Nasrul Anuar bin Abd Razak, Katayoon Kalantari, Tunku Kamarul, Babak Salamatinia, Nahrizul Adib Kadri
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Khairunisa Md Nasir, Nor Hafizah Ramli Sulong, Mohd Rafie Johan, Amalina M. Afifi
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Hanna S. SalehHudin, N. Mohamad, Wan N. L. Mahadi, Amalina M. Afifi
Summary: This study found that using unequally-spaced nozzles can improve the uniformity of fiber yield and quality in the electrospinning process, thereby enhancing electrospinnability. Adjusting the distance between adjacent nozzles can improve the electric field distribution and the distribution of nanofibers.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Saif Wakeel, A. S. M. A. Haseeb, M. A. Afifi, Sedat Bingol, Khoo Ly Hoon
Summary: Corrosion reliability related to no-clean flux residue is a severe concern, with the composition and performance of NCF being crucial factors in cleaning efficiency.
MICROELECTRONICS RELIABILITY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Intan Najwa Humaira Mohamed Haneef, Yose Fachmi Buys, Norhashimah Mohd Shaffiar, Sharifah Imihezri Syed Shaharuddin, Abdul Malek Abdul Hamid, Mohd Faizul Mohd Sabri, Amalina Muhammad Afifi
Summary: The mechanical properties of the PLA/PPC blend were successfully improved by adding 2-6 wt % HNT, while the elongation at break decreased. The addition of HNT did not affect the compatibility between PLA and PPC.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Saif Wakeel, A. S. M. A. Haseeb, M. A. Amalina, Khoo Ly Hoon
Summary: This study investigates the chemistry and performance of two commercial no-clean fluxes (NCFs) and one water-soluble (WS) flux. The results show that NCFs have less residue and better wettability, resulting in higher die pull strength.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPONENTS PACKAGING AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Norhashidah Talip, Amalina Muhammad Afifi, Mohd Yusof Hamzah, Maznah Mahmud, Sarada Idris
Summary: The study found that the tensile strength of chitosan/PVA films coated with 1% PVP can increase by up to 31%, with an improvement in elongation at break. Gamma radiation did not affect the CS/PVA Removal Efficiency, and the best setting for enhancing tensile strength for Cu adsorption application was 1% PVP coating at 5 kGy.
PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nur Areisman Bin Mohd Salleh, Amalina M. Afifi, Fathiah Binti Mohamed Zuki, Norazilawati Muhammad Sarih, Katayoon Kalantari, E. Niza Mohamad
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katayoon Kalantari, Ebrahim Mostafavi, Amalina M. Afifi, Zahra Izadiyan, Hossein Jahangirian, Roshanak Rafiee-Moghaddam, Thomas J. Webster
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wafa A. Bawazir, Maymoona A. Al-Mahmood, Rawan S. Almalki, Ghadi F. Alofi, Raghad S. Alharbi, Zoya Zaheer
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between sulfathiazole and three types of surfactants using UV-visible spectroscopy and conductivity measurements. The results show that the critical micelle concentration of cationic and anionic surfactants decreases with increasing sulfathiazole concentration, while the interaction with non-ionic surfactant is weak.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Musaad K. Aleid, Khalid N. Alharbi, Mona A. Aljufareen, Areej S. Aloliwi, Alhanouf K. Almutairi, Rahaf S. Alsaif, Nada K. Alshayeb, Mohammed S. Almoiqli
Summary: This study assessed the levels of trihalomethane compounds in the water network of Riyadh city and identified the factors influencing their formation. The concentrations of trihalomethane compounds were within the permissible limits, indicating the water's safety for human consumption. The presence of bromide ions, organic carbon, free chlorine, and pH values were found to affect trihalomethane formation.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Said Arhzaf, Jamal Houssaini, Mohammed Naciri Bennani, Marwa Alaqarbeh, Mohammed Bouachrine
Summary: The study shows that Mg-Al hydrotalcite catalysts intercalated with acetate and carbonate anions exhibit superior catalytic activity in the aldol condensation reaction between furfural and acetone. The optimal reaction conditions are at 90 degrees C for 2 hours, achieving conversion rates of over 98% with high selectivity towards F2A for the acetate catalyst.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Uyen-Chi Nguyen Le, Ngoc Xuan Dat Mai, Kieu-Minh Le, Hoang Anh Vu, Huynh-Nhu Thi Tran, Tan Le Hoang Doan
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the bioavailability of rosmarinic acid, a bioactive compound with high anticancer activity, by encapsulating it in tetrasulfide-based porous organosilica nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were small in size and had a high surface area and an average pore diameter. The nanoparticles showed effective accumulation in cancer cells without toxicity to normal cells. Treatment with rosmarinic acid-containing nanoparticles resulted in significant cell death in cancer cells. Overall, these findings suggest that the synthesized nanoparticles can enhance the pharmacological effects of rosmarinic acid.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiamin Qi, Hengxi Zhu, Tianyu Yang, Xingyuan Wang, Zixuan Wang, Xiaoli Lei, Bin Li, Wenmin Qian
Summary: This study synthesized a novel iron-biochar adsorbent using the iron content in red mud to remove heavy metals from wastewater. The adsorbent showed excellent removal efficiency and sustainability. This method addresses both industrial waste recovery and heavy metal adsorption issues.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Yi, Li Zhang, Haiyang Zhou
Summary: Plasma protein binding plays a crucial role in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of therapeutic bioactive materials. In this study, the interaction of nordentatin, a member of coumarins, with human alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) was investigated, and the anticancer potency of nordentatin against human colorectal cancer cells was evaluated. The results showed that nordentatin binds to AGP through a static quenching mechanism and exhibits inhibitory effects on the growth of HCT-116 cells by increasing intracellular ROS and [Ca2+] levels and triggering apoptosis-related gene overexpression. Therefore, nordentatin could be a promising plant-based therapy for colorectal cancer.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiming Pang, Cui Wang, Bangtao Li, Suli Zhang, Jiaoyang Li, Shuo Gu, Xueyu Shi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of resveratrol loaded in copolymer nanoparticles on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. The results showed that RES.CP.NPs could have neuroprotective effects through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, leading to improved neurological disability scores and decreased oxidative stress levels.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Rachmawati Sumitra, Lung-Ching Chen, Wei-Chen Tsai, Muhamad Ansar, Bashir Lawal, Ntlotlang Mokgautsi, Jih-Hwa Guh, Alexander T. H. Wu, Hsu-Shan Huang
Summary: Tetraheterocyclic compounds derived from natural sources and contemporary pharmaceuticals have shown promise as multitarget therapeutic agents. In this study, a series of synthesized compounds were evaluated for their potential in breast cancer treatment. Compounds 18 and 20 demonstrated significant antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cell lines and their mode of action was revealed through molecular docking simulations.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Khosravani, Mohsen Dehghani Ghanatghestani, Farid Moeinpour, Hossein Parvaresh
Summary: The aim of removing Pb(II) from water is to minimize the potential harm posed by toxic metals to both human health and the environment. A covalent organic framework adsorbent called TFPOTDB-SO3H was developed with excellent properties such as high repeatability, selectivity, and easy solid-liquid separation. The adsorbent showed impressive capability of adsorbing Pb(II) and effective removal of it from a solution with various ions, suggesting its potential for effectively adsorbing and removing Pb(II) heavy metal ions from wastewater.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashraf H. Farha, Mohamed S. Shams, Hasna A. Alali, Zakia H. Alhashem, Shehab A. Mansour, Shrouq H. Aleithan, Ragab A. Elsad
Summary: The current study examines the dielectric and thermal properties of transformer oil incorporated with Mn0.5 Zn0.5 Fe2O4 nanoparticles. The results show that the addition of Mn-Zn ferrite NPs improves the dielectric constant, dissipation factor, AC breakdown voltage, and convective heat transfer of the nanofluid.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Limin Hou, Zongpei Jiang, Minqi Ye, Xueyan Sun, Kexin Liu, Yifan Zhu, Xiaoyu Wang, Liangzhu Chen, Ruiheng Gu, Binghu Fang
Summary: The excessive accumulation of antibiotic residue in animal-derived foods poses a threat to health. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a rapid, simple, effective, safe, and highly sensitive method for detecting lincomycin residues. By using a pre-column derivatization method on high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with ultraviolet, the UV absorption of lincomycin is improved, allowing for detection and quantification.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kun Tang, Xin-Xin Wang, Jin-Jin Zhao, Ning Ren, Jian-Jun Zhang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis, crystal structures, and thermal degradation properties of three new rare earth coordination compounds. Compounds 1-3 exhibit binuclear structures which can form chain-like structures via hydrogen bonding. Compound 2 shows potential application value in the orange-red luminescence region.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seoyoun Yang, Eunbi Yu, See-Hyoung Park, Sae Woong Oh, Kitae Kwon, Su Bin Han, Soo Hyun Kang, Jung Hyun Lee, Heejun Ha, Minkyung Song, Jae Youl Cho, Jongsung Lee
Summary: This study investigated the effects of blue light on the hypodermis and found that it has antiadipogenic properties by reducing lipid accumulation and downregulating the expression of adipogenic genes. Blue light also increased the phosphorylation of PPAR gamma and TRPV1, suggesting its anti-adipogenic effect through these signaling pathways.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdul Nasir, Abdul Waheed Khan, Hamid Rafiq Khattak, Abdus Samad, Sami Ullah, Haroon Khan, Muhammad Faheem, Qian Bai
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of isoxazolone derivatives on cisplatin-induced neuropathy in a rat model. The results showed that isoxazolone derivatives effectively reversed mechanical allodynia, similar to the known therapeutic agent pregabalin. Molecular docking analysis indicated that isoxazolone derivatives have strong binding affinity for relevant receptors and potential inhibitory activity against relevant signaling pathways. This study has innovative implications for the treatment of cisplatin-induced neuropathic pain.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Wahab, Haroon Muhammad Ali, Maham Khan, Tariq Khan, Chandran Krishnaraj, Soon-Il Yun
Summary: In this study, we synthesized chitosan nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, and chitosan/silver nanocomposites using aqueous ginger extract as a green approach. These nanomaterials showed significant antibacterial properties and low toxicity. Furthermore, the nanomaterials conjugated with tobramycin demonstrated enhanced antibacterial efficacy and exhibited interactions with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)