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Emergency Medicine
Mai Inada, Hisaaki Kato, Hirohito Maruyama, Eriko Okada, Fuminobu Imai, Shinji Inada
Summary: This report presents a case of a patient whose inhalation exposure to benzyl alcohol resulted in clinical manifestations similar to toluene intoxication. The patient experienced sudden altered mental status, metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, and hyperammonemia. Toxicity from benzyl alcohol inhalation is rare, and the occurrence of hyperammonemia associated with renal tubular dysfunction in cases of poisoning has not been previously reported.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Punniyakotti Elumalai, Xiaohui Yi, Tingting Cai, Wei Xiang, Chaoguang Huang, Mingzhi Huang, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: This study identified three bacteria capable of photo-biodegradation of neonicotinoids from agricultural field soils. Under different colors of LED lights, blue LEDs showed the highest efficiency in supporting the biodegradation of IMI. The intermediate metabolites of IMI under photo-biodegradation conditions were found to be non-toxic to the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Aleksandra Nesic, Sladjana Meseldzija, Antonije Onjia, Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas
Summary: In this study, pectin monoliths with tailored properties were prepared using different crosslinking and freeze-drying methods. The resulting pectin monoliths exhibited macroporous structures, limited surface area, moderate mechanical stability, and biodegradability. The presence of alcohol in the crosslinking solution significantly affected the morphology of the monoliths, resulting in reduced pore size. The pectin monoliths obtained through a calcium-water-alcohol route showed specific surface area of 25.7 m(2)/g, Young compressive modulus of 0.52 MPa, and biodegradation rate of 45% after 30 days of immersion in compost media. The pectin monoliths have great potential for applications in pharmaceutical, agricultural, medical, and food industries, contributing to sustainable development concepts.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zisheng Du, Kexin Gong, Zhiruo Yu, Yang Yang, Peixian Wang, Xiuzhen Zheng, Zhongliao Wang, Sujuan Zhang, Shifu Chen, Sugang Meng
Summary: This study integrates photocatalytic CO2 reduction with selective benzyl alcohol oxidation in one photoredox reaction system, achieving efficient synthesis of high-value products and CO2 reduction by controlling the material composition and photoredox ability. The relationship between the structure and properties of ZnmIn2S3+m layered crystals is unveiled, which is important for environmental and energy applications.
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Chemistry, Physical
Yuanyuan Dong, Yeqin Feng, Zheng Li, Hui Zhou, Hongjin Lv, Guo-Yu Yang
Summary: Selective oxidation of benzyl alcohols to carbonyl compounds is crucial for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. In this study, a CsPbBr3/Ni4P2 composite was constructed for efficient photocatalytic conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde with high selectivity. Mechanistic studies revealed the crucial role of Ni4P2 in charge separation/migration and utilization.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenhui Zhang, Ran Liu, Xueyan Lv, Lirong Jiang, Silu Tang, Gang Liu, Guodong Shen, Xianqiang Huang, Chen Ma, Bingchuan Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel catalyst for the electrocatalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol was fabricated using 3D printing technology. The catalyst achieved high efficiency without the need for external oxidants or reducing agents, and demonstrated good yields and functional group toleration. This research is of great significance for reducing pollution.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Alex O. Okaru, Dirk W. Lachenmeier
Summary: Reducing the alcoholic strength in beverages is a strategy to reduce harmful alcohol use, and it requires regulations and compliance monitoring. There is currently confusion regarding the definitions of no and low alcohol products, highlighting the need for global harmonization.
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Chemistry, Organic
Shujian Ren, Dongping Cheng, Xiaonian Li, Xiaoliang Xu
Summary: A mild oxidation condition for preparing benzyl aldehydes or ketones has been developed with bromotrichloromethane as the photochemical oxidant, induced by visible light. This method only requires visible light as the green driving force, avoiding high temperature, pressure, and peroxidation.
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mingchuang Shen, Yingzhang Shi, Zhiwen Wang, Taikang Wu, Ling Hu, Ling Wu
Summary: Ultrathin Bi4Ti3O12 nanosheets with a thickness of about 3.9 nm were successfully synthesized and used as a photocatalyst for the oxidation of benzyl alcohol. The nanosheets exhibited a photocatalytic performance about 8 times higher than that of bulk Bi4Ti3O12. The enhanced performance was attributed to the presence of more surface Lewis acid sites for adsorption and activation of benzyl alcohol, as well as the efficient utilization of photogenerated electrons and holes to produce radicals.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dang Thanh Trong, Dang Van Long, Pham Quoc Khanh, Vu Anh Tuan, Phan Hoang Nhat, Nguyen Tien Thao
Summary: Two copper phyllosilicates were prepared through co-precipitation and hydrothermal treatment. The materials exhibited a layered structure, high surface area, and good reducibility. The intra-lattice Cu2+ ions were found to be more active in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol than the extra-lattice ones. The overall conversion of benzyl alcohol reached approximately 45-50%, with benzaldehyde as the major product.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE-ADVANCED MATERIALS AND DEVICES
(2023)
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Engineering, Chemical
Rafal Madaj, Witold Sroczynski, Michal Sojka, Tomasz P. Olejnik, Elzbieta Sobiecka
Summary: A new batch mode reactor was constructed for the continuous biodegradation of 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid. Through parameter optimization and statistical calculations, the results showed a significant correlation between initial pH, medium composition, and process time on the degradation effectiveness of the substrate.
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Engineering, Environmental
Amber M. White, Sydney R. Van Frost, Josie M. Jauquet, Angela M. Magness, Katherine D. McMahon, Christina K. Remucal
Summary: This study used field and laboratory studies to quantify the transformation products and identify the dominant degradation pathways of the herbicide florpyrauxifen-benzyl. The results showed that simultaneous and interacting pathways play a crucial role in the fate of organic compounds in lakes. Additionally, laboratory studies can effectively replicate the transformation process under field conditions, providing valuable insights for predicting the fate of organic compounds in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Genki Horiguchi, Hidehiro Kamiya, Kazuhiro Chiba, Yohei Okada
Summary: Electrochemical transformation offers a green and sustainable process in water treatment, energy conversion, and chemical synthesis. In the case of paired electrolysis route, the oxidation of benzyl alcohols to benzaldehyde can be efficiently achieved by utilizing both anodic oxidation and cathodic oxidation, resulting in high yields and current efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jian Zhong, Yongli Shen, Pei Zhu, Shuang Yao, Changhua An
Summary: In this study, different-sized Ni nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped carbon were synthesized by controlling the pyrolysis temperature. The electrooxidation of benzyl alcohol over these nanocatalysts showed varying performance, which was attributed to the difference in adsorption strength of reactant molecules.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Youcheng Yin, Ru Wang, Jing Zhang, Zhiyuan Luo, Qinjie Xiao, Tian Xie, Xiaolin Pei, Peng Gao, Anming Wang
Summary: By utilizing a biohybrid photocatalytic system based on artificial cross-linked enzymes (CLEs)-TiO2-Cp*Rh(bpy) photoenzyme, a successful synthesis of chiral alcohol intermediates is achieved, with hydrogen and electrons provided by water and photocatalytic systems reducing NADP+ to NADPH. The photoenzyme-catalyzed combined reductive synthesis has a yield of 41.2% and a very high enantiomeric excess value (>99.99%), showcasing excellent reusability and environmental friendliness.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
