Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kuljeet Kaur, Patrick Enders, Yumeng Zhu, Abigail F. Bratton, Chadwick R. Powell, Khosrow Kashfi, John B. Matson
Summary: A library of N-thiocarboxyanhydrides (NTAs) derived from natural amino acids with benign byproducts and controlled H2S-release kinetics was reported. Minimal acute in vitro toxicity was observed in multiple cell lines, while longer-term toxicity in cancer cells was observed, with slow-releasing donors exhibiting the greatest cytotoxic effects.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhenpeng Zhang, Chong Li, Yangyang Luo, Yanlei Shang, Jinchun Shi, Hongbo Ning, Sheng-Nian Luo
Summary: This study investigates the kinetics of H-abstraction reactions from n-propylamine and the ignition characteristics of n-propylamine to better understand the combustion chemistry and improve the model performance of aliphatic amines. It identifies the best method for calculating these reactions and analyzes the dominant reaction channels for different radicals. The ignition behavior of n-propylamine is studied under different conditions, and a literature model is updated based on the calculation results.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Honggui Wang, Lang Hu, Huihui Zhou, Ya Zhang
Summary: Various reduced graphene oxide supported CuS composites were prepared via a hydrothermal method, with the optimized 0.1RGO-CuS exhibiting excellent photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance in acidic media under near-infrared light. The introduction of RGO effectively enhanced charge transfer resistance, leading to improved charge transport rate and electron-hole separation ability in the photoelectrochemical process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gabriel Luna-Lopez, Melisa del Barrio, Jennifer Fize, Vincent Artero, Ana Margarida Coito, Ines A. C. Pereira, Jose Carlos Conesa, Ana Iglesias-Juez, Antonio L. De Lacey, Marcos Pita
Summary: Clean energy vectors are required to achieve a fossil fuel-free society, reducing both greenhouse effect and pollution. Electrochemical water splitting provides a clean method to obtain green hydrogen, but efficient electrocatalysts are needed to avoid high overpotentials. The combination of inorganic semiconductors with biocatalysts offers an alternative approach for photoelectrochemical H2 production.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ya Zhang, Huihui Zhou, Honggui Wang, Yongcai Zhang, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
Summary: This study presents an effective approach to enhance the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution of MoS2 with the synergistic effect of rGO and NIR light. The optimized 0.2rGO-MoS2 composite exhibited enhanced activity in a wide pH range under NIR irradiation, without the need for noble metal addition. The electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution by 0.2rGO-MoS2 under NIR irradiation in both acidic and alkaline media was attributed to the Volmer-Heyrovsky mechanism, and the composite showed good reproducibility and durability after repeated cycles and continuous electrolysis.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yuhui Tian, Li Xu, Meng Li, Ding Yuan, Xianhu Liu, Junchao Qian, Yuhai Dou, Jingxia Qiu, Shanqing Zhang
Summary: The interface engineering of heterogeneous CoS/CoO nanocrystals and N-doped graphene composite results in enhanced electrocatalytic performances for oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction. Optimizing the composition, interface structure, and conductivity of the electrocatalyst leads to bifunctional catalytic activity with outstanding efficiency and stability for both ORR and OER. The aqueous ZAB with the bifunctional electrocatalyst displays high power density, specific capacity, and cycling stability, making it promising for flexible and wearable electronic devices.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ozlem Uguz, Ozlem Budak, Atif Koca
Summary: In this study, composite thin films of binary metal chalcogenides (CdxZn1-xS) and electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (RGO) were successfully fabricated via repetitive cyclic voltammetry. The incorporation of RGO enhanced the conductivity and prevented photocorrosion of the chalcogenides, leading to an increase in photocurrent density. The optimized composition of CdxZn1-xS and RGO composites showed significantly enhanced photoelectrochemical performance under solar light irradiation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kanittha Inyawilert, Matawee Punginsang, Anurat Wisitsoraat, Adisorn Tuantranont, Chaikarn Liewhiran
Summary: This study developed and investigated flame-made Rh-doped SnO2/electrochemically exfoliated graphene hybrid materials for gas sensing towards H2S. The results showed that Rh doping and graphene loading significantly enhanced the response and selectivity of the hybrid sensors, and optimizing the Rh doping amount and graphene content improved the H2S-sensing performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Lucie Wohlrabova, Jana Okorocenkova, Eduardo Palao, Erika Kuzmova, Karel Chalupsky, Petr Klan, Tomas Slanina
Summary: In this study, it was discovered that sulfonothioated BODIPY can cleave a sulfonylthio group from the meso-methyl position with a 10-fold higher quantum yield than previously studied leaving groups. The photocleavage was observed in both solution and cells, and it led to the controlled release of H2Sn. Therefore, sulfonothioated BODIPY has potential applications in cell signaling, redox homeostasis, and metabolic regulation studies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mengying Li, Guo Wang, Jing Dai, Zhiqiang Zhao, Yadong Zhe, Huan Yang, Yuqing Lin
Summary: This study discovered a carbon nanomaterial CuZn-N/C with an active site structure that can function as an efficient laccase mimic for selectively catalyzing epinephrine oxidation. A sensitive and selective online optical detection platform was also constructed for real-time measurement of epinephrine release in the rat brain following ischemia. This work has implications for designing efficient laccase mimics and understanding the drug action for ischemic cerebrovascular illnesses and brain function exploration.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinlong Zhang, Shuai Mu, Weilin Wang, Huipeng Sun, Shuangqin Li, Xuezhao Shi, Yunbo Liu, Xiaoyan Liu, Haixia Zhang
Summary: In this study, a novel fluorescent probe was developed for the detection of H2S. The probe showed comparable imaging performance to the traditional probe but exhibited lower toxicity to cells and animals.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vahideh Mahdavi, Fatemeh Taghadosi, Fariba Dashtestani, Saeed Bahadorikhalili, Mahdi Moridi Farimani, Leila Ma'mani, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: In this study, a graphene-based nanoadsorbent AGu@mGO(R) was designed and synthesized for efficient removal of chlorpyrifos pesticide. The nanoadsorbent was characterized using various techniques, demonstrating its effectiveness in pesticide removal from agricultural wastewater. This nonabsorbent shows potential for practical application in agricultural settings.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanmuga Sundari Chandraraj, Joseph Raj Xavier
Summary: Supercapacitors, known for their high-power density, long lifespan, and low maintenance requirements, are becoming more common. Cobalt sulphide, nickel sulphide, and graphene oxide (CoS/NiS/GO) nanocomposites were developed for use in supercapacitors due to their low cost and superior electrochemical characteristics. Various analyses including X-ray diffractometry and microscopy were conducted to assess the purity and morphology of the materials. Tests showed that the CoS/NiS/GO electrode had significantly lower impedance and higher electrochemical performance compared to the GO electrode. The CoS/NiS/GO nanocomposite exhibited a high specific capacitance and long cycle life.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Tao Huang, Xiaoqun Tang, Kaixing Luo, Yan Wu, Xiudan Hou, Sheng Tang
Summary: Graphene and its composites have attracted extensive research interests due to their unique properties, making them promising candidates for efficient adsorbents and playing an important role in the development of new extraction methods for environmental analysis. Recent advances in graphene-based extraction materials have shown great potential for detecting trace contaminants in complex environmental matrices, but future challenges in developing graphene-based nanocomposite materials for environmental analysis need to be addressed.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
N. Gnanaseelan, Latha Marasamy, A. Mantilla, S. K. Kamaraj, F. J. Espinosa-Faller, F. Caballero-Briones
Summary: The photocatalytic production of hydrogen was studied in graphene oxide materials doped with nitrogen or/and boron by hydrothermal treatments. The boron-doped graphene oxide exhibited the highest photocatalytic hydrogen generation due to interstitial positioning of boron in the graphene lattice. Nitrogen-doped graphene oxide showed high electrical conductivity, and partially reduced nitrogen and boron co-doped graphene oxide showed the highest electrical conductivity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Farnaz Tabarkhoon, Hossein Abolghasemi, Alimorad Rashidi, Mohammad Bazmi, Masood S. Alivand, Farnoush Tabarkhoon, Mehran Vashaghani Farahani, Mehdi D. Esrafili
Summary: We synthesized dual-pore carbon nitride materials with different ethylenediamine to carbon tetrachloride ratios and potassium hydroxide as a chemical activator, using nanosilica as a hard template to tune the properties of the materials. The prepared carbon nitride adsorbents had a large surface area, great pore volume, and high nitrogen content. They exhibited exceptional adsorption capacity for CO2 and H2S, high selectivity, and excellent cyclic stability. The results suggest that these materials have great potential for various applications in separation processes, catalysis, capacitors, and energy storage.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Davood Mohammady Maklavany, Zahra Rouzitalab, Ali Mohammad Amini, Mojtaba Askarieh, Pier Luigi Silvestrelli, Abdolvahab Seif, Yasin Orooji, Alimorad Rashidi
Summary: This article investigates the characteristics and effects of multi-heteroatoms doped porous carbons in CO2 adsorption applications. The introduction of heteroatoms provides more active sites and develops the porous structure of activated carbons, resulting in diverse CO2 capture performances. The P-doped activated carbon (PAC) with low phosphorus content exhibits high CO2 uptake and selectivity, prominent cyclic regeneration capacity, high turnover frequency (TOF), and turnover number (TON) for commercial scale as well as fast kinetic adsorption. The density functional theory (DFT) method is used to reveal the adsorption mechanisms and electronic properties of the systems.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Saeed Fakhraie, Hamid Reza Rajabi, Alimorad Rashidi
Summary: In this study, novel core-shell MOFs were designed to improve the selective separation of H2S and CO2. The MU nanocrystals exhibited high adsorption capacity and selectivity due to optimized pores diameter and additional open metal sites.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saeed Hasannia, Mohammad Kazemeini, Abdolvahab Seif, Alimorad Rashidi
Summary: In this study, CoW/X materials were used as catalysts for the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) of DBT in a model fuel. The results showed that the CoW (15)/CNT catalyst achieved high desulfurization efficiency under milder operating conditions, outperforming a previously reported catalyst. Experimental and theoretical investigations were conducted to better understand the characteristics and reaction mechanisms of the catalyst.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ziyang Zhou, Abdolvahab Seif, Sepideh Pourhashem, Jizhou Duan, Alimorad Rashidi, Pier Luigi Silvestrelli, Xiaohong Ji, Majid Mirzaee, Baorong Hou
Summary: In this study, a ZIF-8 metal-organic framework decorated with silane moieties was used to enhance the properties of epoxy coatings modified with polydimethylsiloxane. The modified coatings exhibited improved anti-corrosion, anti-bacterial, and anti-fouling properties. The combination of graphene oxide nanosheets and silane-functionalized ZIF-8 resulted in a super-hydrophobic coating with high pull-off adhesion strength and increased impedance modulus. The coating also showed advanced resistance against bacterial attachment and fouling in marine environments.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Reza Nazarpour Kalaei, Amir Heydarinasab, Alimorad Rashidi, Mahshad Alaei
Summary: This study synthesized Mxene and functionalized Mxene nanoparticles, and fabricated Mxene coated stainless steel meshes using dip-coating method to investigate their capability in oil-water emulsion separation. The Mxene fabricated mesh showed good resistance to corrosive solutions and high efficiency in harsh medium condition. Characterization tests confirmed the effectiveness of the Mxene coating and its application as a highly effective mesh for oil-water separation.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raziyeh Ahmadi, Omid Arjmand, Neda Haj Mohammad Hossein Tehrani, Atiyye Ghorbani, Alimorad Rashidi, Mehdi D. Esrafili, Hadi Hamyali
Summary: In this study, amine impregnated activated carbon was synthesized and used as an effective adsorbent for gasoline vapor uptake. The physiochemical characterization of the synthesized sorbents showed high surface area and unique micro-meso pore structure, which significantly influenced the gasoline sorption capacity. The prepared sorbents exhibited high durability and maintained a high uptake capacity after multiple cycles.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hamid Shirkhanloo, Mohsen Habibnia, Alimorad Rashidi, Ali Faghihi Zarandi, Mostafa Dehghani Mobarake
Summary: A rapid and efficient method based on a novel nitrogen-doped porous graphene nanostructure (NDPG) was developed for the speciation of mercury in water and human blood samples. The cloud point assisted dispersive ionic liquid-micro solid-phase extraction method was used to separate mercury in samples, and the UV-microwave accessory was utilized to convert organic mercury to inorganic mercury for determination. Organic mercury content was calculated by subtracting inorganic and total mercury contents.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Amin Rezaei Namin, Mahyar Rajabi-Kochi, Alimorad Rashidi, Elham Yazdi, Mostafa Montazeri, Ali Asghar Gharesheikhlou
Summary: In the past decade, innovative additives have been introduced for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes to improve efficiency under challenging conditions. Nitrogen-doped graphene (NDG) has been utilized as a stable and efficient injection method. Treatments have been applied to enhance the stability and quality of the commonly used nitrogen-doped graphene aqueous solution, involving nano-structure modification and carrier fluid properties. The resulting NDG functionalization and structure enhancement have shown improved emulsion stability and solubility, making it a superior option for EOR process.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ashkan Maleki, Arash Mehdizad, Ebrahim Elyassi, Behnam Sedaee, Alimorad Rashidi, Akbar Cheshomi, Ziba Hosseini, Sajjad Gharechelou
Summary: Most of the oil reserves remain unrecovered, and there is a need for novel and more effective enhanced oil recovery methods. Water injection can be improved by adding polymers for mobility control. Nanoparticle and nanohybrid flooding methods using wettability alteration and IFT reduction mechanisms were studied in this research. Polyacrylamide-based nanohybrids of GO/PAM and CNT/PAM were synthesized and their performance in terms of wettability alteration, IFT reduction, and mobility control were evaluated.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sonia Mir, Abbas Naderifar, Alimorad Rashidi, Hossein Mahdavi, Mehdi D. Esrafili, Somayeh Gholipour, Mahir Gulen
Summary: Efforts are being made to improve the efficiency of water-oil separation by enhancing the performance of g-C3N4 with the help of Zn(OH)(2). This study investigates the effect of porosity and surface defects on the removal of oil from oil-water mixtures using g-C3N4/Zn(OH)(2) nanocomposites with varying amounts of Zn(OH)(2). The results highlight the significant impact of oxygen-containing groups in the nanocomposite on the wettability behavior and water-removing separation performance. The g-C3N4/Zn(OH)(2) coated mesh demonstrates potential as a material for water-oil separation due to its higher adsorption energy for water compared to oil molecules.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maryam Soleymani, Ramin Karimzadeh, Alimorad Rashidi, Ali Eslamimanesh
Summary: The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of various parameters on the synthesis of a Fe-Mo catalyst supported on mesoporous activated carbon. Mesoporous carbon was prepared from grape branches and oil palm trunks, and optimum values of activation time and drying period were determined. The synthesized catalyst with an efficient support exhibited higher sulfur conversion efficiency for heavy naphtha hydrodesulfurization compared to a catalyst with a commercial support.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hosna Hosseinzadeh Beiragh, Mohammad SamipoorGiri, Alimorad Rashidi, Mohammad Reza Ghasemi, Saeed Pakseresht
Summary: In this study, zeolite-template carbons (ZTCs) were synthesized from acetylene using clinoptilolite as a template. The CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity of the ZTCs were evaluated, and the optimal synthesis parameters were determined. The functionalized ZTCs showed increased CO2 adsorption capacity and higher CO2/CH4 selectivity, indicating their potential use in high-pressure CO2 separation.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Neda Haj Mohammad Hossein Tehrani, Masood S. Alivand, Ali Kamali, Mehdi D. Esrafili, Marzieh Shafiei-Alavijeh, Raziyeh Ahmadi, Mohammad Samipoorgiri, Omid Tavakoli, Alimorad Rashidi
Summary: A novel seed-mediated synthesis strategy using a low-cost and heteroatom-rich carbon structure was used to prepare hierarchical micro-mesoporous MIL-101(Cr), which exhibited significantly enhanced adsorption efficiency for benzene and toluene due to its large surface area and high pore volume.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Temurali Kholmurodov, Arash Tajik, Abdolreza Farhadian, Oybek Mirzayev, Pooya Tahay, Alexey V. Vakhin, Alimorad Rashidi
Summary: This study aims to fill the research gap of using aromatic ligands in catalyst synthesis for catalytic aquathermolysis of heavy oil. The developed oil-soluble catalyst (Ni-OSC) using catechol as a novel ligand effectively interacts with heavy oil fractions, reducing the content of resin and asphaltene and increasing the amounts of saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons. GC-MS analysis revealed an increase in low molecular weight hydrocarbons and a higher concentration of alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons in the presence of Ni-OSC, improving the quality and recovery of heavy oil.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Md. Azharul Arafath
Summary: Thiosemicarbazone Schiff base ligands have strong coordination and biological activity, and can form biologically active complexes with transition metals.
JOURNAL OF SULFUR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saeedeh Kamalinahad, Esmail Vessally
Summary: This study utilized DFT calculations to evaluate the interaction between the surface of a B-22 nanocluster decorated with Sc and Ti atoms and SO2 gas as a chemical sensor. The results showed that the decorated M/B-22 structure exhibited promising sensing properties for the detection of SO2 gas.
JOURNAL OF SULFUR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Athandwe M. Paca, Saheed O. Benson, Amos A. Fatokun, Peter A. Ajibade
Summary: Four organoruthenium(II) arene dithiocarbamate complexes were synthesized and characterized. The complexes showed promising cytotoxic effects against human cervical cancer and human lung fibroblast cell lines. Two compounds, C1 and C3, exhibited potent cytotoxicity and demonstrated potential as anticancer agents.
JOURNAL OF SULFUR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emine Ozturk, Elif Subasi, Ece Su Cakmakci, Asli Sahiner, Betuel Sen Yuksel
Summary: A series of thiosemicarbazones containing benzothiophen moiety were synthesized and characterized. These compounds exhibited higher efficacy against gram-positive bacteria and lower antifungal activity against C. albicans.
JOURNAL OF SULFUR CHEMISTRY
(2024)
