Article
Environmental Sciences
Yandi Rao, Yuxin Zhang, Aoqi Li, Tianhu Zhang, Tifeng Jiao
Summary: The composite photocatalyst G-TiO2@Fe3O4/PS, prepared with TiO2, graphite (G) and Fe3O4, showed excellent photocatalytic activity in degrading ARS under visible light, with superior efficiency and stability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Nirmal Paul Raj, R. Biju Bennie, A. Jerold Antony, C. Joel, S. Hari Kengaram
Summary: This study presents the synthesis and characterization of MoO3 and zirconium doped MoO3 nanoparticles using the hydrothermal method. The results show the successful doping of zirconium into the host lattice of MoO3, with its concentration affecting the band-gap energy. The doped nanoparticles exhibit lower electron-hole recombination rates, which is important for photocatalysis. Additionally, the doping of zirconium enhances the visible light photodegradation of Alizarin red S.
JOURNAL OF CLUSTER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lantian Chang, Noman Ahmad, Ganning Zeng, Ajay Ray, Yan Zhang
Summary: The novel carbon quantum dots (CQDs) sensitized TiO2 composite, N, S-CQDs/TiO2, showed efficient reduction of Cr (VI) under visible light irradiation. Lower pH and initial concentration of Cr (VI) led to higher reduction efficiency, with the composite achieving a four-fold increase in reduction efficiency compared to pure TiO2. Additionally, the composite demonstrated good reusability and stable photocatalytic performance in real water samples. This study confirms that sensitization of TiO2 with CQDs broadens its light absorption range, expanding its application in visible-light-driven photocatalysis.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongfei Shi, Hongwei Zhu, Tao Jin, Li Chen, Jiyuan Zhang, Keyong Qiao, Zhe Chen
Summary: This study developed a series of mesoporous TiO2 doped with polyoxometalates [H3PMo12O40] (PMo12) and loaded with Bi nanoparticles (NPs) composites through electrospinning/calcination and hydrothermal methods. The composites exhibited excellent and persistent photocatalytic activity for removing tetracycline (TC), enrofloxacin (EFA), and methyl orange (MO) under visible-light illumination. The photocatalytic mechanism was revealed, and the possible degradation pathways of TC were established. The design and preparation of low-cost, efficient, stable, and versatile photocatalysts were discussed, providing new insights for future research.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Muhammad Imran, Zohaib Saeed, Muhammad Pervaiz, Kashif Mehmood, Rabia Ejaz, Umer Younas, Hafiz Amir Nadeem, Shah Hussain
Summary: The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 was improved by co-doping with Fe, Co, and S via the sol-gel method. Through a series of experiments and characterization, it was found that under specific conditions, 99.3% of Congo red could be degraded within 70 minutes of irradiation time.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Charu Negi, Pankaj Kandwal, Jyoti Rawat, Mohit Sharma, Himani Sharma, Gautam Dalapati, Charu Dwivedi
Summary: This work involves tuning the band gap of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles through carbon doping during sol-gel synthesis. By using polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PDADMAC) as the carbon source, the band gap energy of TiO2 was reduced significantly. The interaction between carbon, titanium, and oxygen atoms was found to contribute to the reduction in band gap energy, resulting in structural modifications and enhanced photocatalytic activity of the TiO2 nanoparticles, as demonstrated in the detailed investigation of the photodegradation kinetics and thermodynamics of methylene blue.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Liu, Mengying Lv, Wei Jiang, Baihui Gao, Yuxin Li, Shi Zhou, Dandan Wang, Chunbo Liu, Guangbo Che
Summary: In this study, an Ag(i)-organic framework [Ag-3(psa)(4,4 '-bpy)(3)]·OH·2CH(3)OH·2H(2)O (JLNU-91) was synthesized using phenylsuccinic acid and 4,4'-bipyridine at room temperature, showing improved photocatalytic activities for the degradation of methyl orange. The self-reduced Ag-0's surface plasmon resonance effect promoted the separation of photoinduced electron-hole pairs, playing a crucial role in the photodegradation of MO.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria Joao Nunes, Ana Lopes, Maria Jose Pacheco, Lurdes Ciriaco
Summary: In this study, Bi-doped SrTiO3 perovskites were synthesized and tested as visible-light-driven photocatalysts for the degradation of the azo dye AO7. The doped samples showed improved photocatalytic activity, with the best performance observed in Sr0.95Bi0.05TiO3. The photocatalysts demonstrated reusability and showed no toxicity towards D. magna.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiangtao Huang, Aiyun Meng, Zongyan Zhang, Shaolei Xiao, Xuanmeng Guo, Xiaoyuan Wu, Shuqi Huang, Guanjie Ma, Peigang Han, Bin He
Summary: In this study, nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide/boron-doped diamond heterojunction (N-TiO2/BDD) was proposed as an effective approach to improve the catalytic activity. The N-TiO2/BDD heterojunction showed enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) activity compared to TiO2/BDD, with extended absorption spectrum and higher electrical conductivity. The performance of N-TiO2/BDD was influenced by doping concentration and bias potential. Under optimized conditions, the N-TiO2/BDD heterojunction achieved a larger current density and demonstrated promising applications in organic pollutant treatment.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehala Kunnamareddy, Karmegam Natchimuthu, Kavitha Tangavelu, Senthilkumar Palanisamy, Barathi Diravidamani, Priyadharsan Arumugam, Ranjith Rajendran
Summary: In this study, Mg-S co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol-gel method and their photocatalytic activity under simulated visible light was examined. The Mg-S co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles exhibited a pure anatase structure with a decreased band gap energy compared to pristine TiO2. They showed excellent photocatalytic activity and achieved a maximum degradation efficiency of 94.8% for methylene blue dye. Additionally, the antimicrobial activity of Mg-S co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was investigated, and the maximum antibacterial activity was achieved by doping and co-doping with Mg/S.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reem H. Alzard, Lamia A. Siddig, Abdalla S. Abdelhamid, Ahmed Alzamly
Summary: The selective aerobic oxidation of benzylamine to N,N-benzylidenebenzylamine was achieved using Bi-ellagate photocatalyst, which exhibits high photocatalytic activity and recyclability.
Article
Spectroscopy
Jiyong Zhang, Xinru Xu, Wentao Zhang, Yi Huang, Peicong Zhang
Summary: In this study, Co2+-doped ZnO nanoarray photocatalyst was prepared using a hydrothermal process, and the effects of Co2+ doping amount and hydrothermal temperature on the structure and performance of the nanoarray were investigated. The results showed that the 2% Co2+-doped ZnO nanoarray exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity under visible light, and maintained good recyclability after multiple cycles.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lachlan Campbell, Song Ha Nguyen, Hayden K. Webb, Daniel S. Eldridge
Summary: The evolution of antibiotic resistant bacteria poses a significant threat to public health, highlighting the need for effective and persistent disinfection techniques. This study introduces photocatalytic black TiO2-x material, which can be activated by visible light to exhibit disinfecting abilities and degrade organic dyes, as well as sterilizing bacteria.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Saurav Mishra, Nandana Chakinala, Anand G. Chakinala, Praveen K. Surolia
Summary: The photocatalytic performance of TiO2 nanoparticles was improved through bimetallic doping, resulting in significant degradation of the model organic pollutant.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Antonietta Mancuso, Olga Sacco, Vincenzo Vaiano, Barbara Bonelli, Serena Esposito, Francesca Stefania Freyria, Nicola Blangetti, Diana Sannino
Summary: Fe-doped titania photocatalysts showed significant photocatalytic activity under visible light, with optimal Fe content at 2.5%. Physico-chemical characterization and experimental analysis provided detailed descriptions of the catalyst's performance, including the variation of band gap energy and identification of primary reactive species.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ajay Kumar, Subash Chandra Sahoo, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Parmod Soni, Vishal Sharma, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: A luminescent 3D metal-organic framework was synthesized and showed high sensitivity and selectivity in detecting organic explosive substances as well as developing fingerprints.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Shafali Singh, Sushil Kumar Kansal
Summary: The study developed a carbon dots-based fluorescence sensor that can detect Fe3+ and Hg2+ ions simultaneously in the same aqueous solution, with high sensitivity and selectivity.
JOURNAL OF FLUORESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sakshi Walia, Manpreet Kaur, Sushil Kumar Kansal
Summary: This study successfully synthesized an amine functionalized chromium based metal organic framework (NH2-MIL-101(Cr)) using the hydrothermal method. The prepared MOF was characterized for its structural, textural, morphological, and thermal properties. The NH2-MIL-101(Cr) showed a high surface area of 1321 m2/g and exhibited remarkable adsorption capacity for 2,4-dinitrophenol removal. Optimization studies were conducted for various process conditions, and the adsorption mechanism and data were analyzed. The results suggest that the hydrogen bonding interactions between the nitro group of 2,4-dinitrophenol and the amino group of NH2-MIL-101(Cr) contribute to its high adsorption tendency.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hardeep Kaur, Vivek Anand, Ajay Sharma, Meenakshi Verma, Shweta Sareen, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Vishal Mutreja
Summary: Nowadays, greener pathways for the synthesis of nanostructures are being explored, including using plant extracts. In this study, sea buckthorn leaves were serially extracted using the soxhlet apparatus, and highly disperse silver nanoparticles were successfully prepared. The major components of the extract were identified, and their mechanisms in the formation of silver nanoparticles were investigated.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hadi Ali, Tom Vandevyvere, Jeroen Lauwaert, Sushil Kumar Kansal, Maarten K. K. Sabbe, Shunmugavel Saravanamurugan, Joris W. W. Thybaut
Summary: The present study focuses on designing a robust non-noble metal-based niobia-supported catalyst with a high number of oxygen vacancies for efficient HDO activity of anisole. Different synthesis procedures were adopted for the preparation of the Nb2O5 support, followed by Ni impregnation. The catalysts exhibited differences in surface areas, crystallite size, metal-support interaction, active interfacial species, and oxygen vacancies. Ni impregnated on Nb2O5-H had the highest amount of oxygen vacancies and showed the highest HDO activity of anisole.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Namrata Richa, Eshika Kiran, Namrata Kushwaha, Eshika Jaiswal, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Shalini Sharma, Alok K. Jain, Jayant Sindhu, Surinder Mehta, Vikram Saini, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Two novel Cu(II) complexes, [CuL(S-1-amino-2-propanol)] (R1) and [CuL(S-2-amino-1-propanol)] (R2), were synthesized and characterized. The crystal structures of R1 and R2 were analyzed and found to have distorted square pyramidal geometry. R1 exhibited higher stability and stronger antimicrobial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared to R2.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Anjali Tomar, Reeta R. R. Gupta, S. K. Mehta, Shweta Sharma
Summary: This article summarizes a study that focuses on the optical and analytical examinations used for the characterization and detection of chemical profiles of authentic and counterfeited banknotes. It reports the introduction of new anti-counterfeiting materials such as magnetically-responsive photonic anti-counterfeiting watermarks and fluorescent nanoparticles. Furthermore, various analytical techniques including IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, etc., along with chemometrics approaches, are critically discussed for banknote examination.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Meenakshi Dudi, Raj Kumar, Priyanshi Saini, Aashima Sharma, Satish Kumar Pandey, Harjot Kaur, Ravinder Kumar, S. K. Mehta
Summary: In this study, OST-loaded oil in water nano-emulsion (OST-NEm) was prepared using a low-cost and highly effective ultrasonication emulsification method. The NEm showed good storage stability and stability under different salt concentrations and pH conditions. The cell viability studies confirmed the lack of toxicity of OST-NEm up to a concentration of 160 muM. OST and OST-NEm exhibited higher antioxidant potential compared to the control substance BHT.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sangeeta Sharma, Arshpreet Kaur, Sunil Kumar, Khushboo Pathania, Kushvinder Kumar, Abhishek Arora, Surinder K. Mehta, Nikolai Petrovsky, Sangeeta P. Sah, Deepak B. Salunke, Sandip V. Pawar
Summary: In this study, an IMDQ derivative, meta-aminomethyl BBIQ, was encapsulated in biopolymer lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) to develop a slow-release delivery system and enhance its immune activating properties. The formation of spherical shaped LNPs of approximately 150 nm size was confirmed, and the release of meta-aminomethyl BBIQ from LNPs followed sustained release kinetics. The study suggests the potential use of LNPs as a drug delivery system for immune modulators or vaccine adjuvants.
JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Chandrasekhar, Y. Satyanarayana, Ch Ramakrishna, L. Vaikunta Rao, Jaspreet Kaur, Surinder K. Mehta
Summary: This study aims to assess the groundwater quality in the coastal area of Srikakulam district, India. Groundwater is the major source for drinking and irrigation purposes in this area. The study collected groundwater samples from 20 bore wells and analyzed various physicochemical parameters. The findings showed that around 90% of the samples had extremely hard water nature and higher concentrations of sodium and chloride, indicating seawater intrusion in the coastal region.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Indu Sharma, Jaspreet Kaur, Gargi Poonia, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Environmental pollutants pose a significant threat to ecological balance and human health, necessitating their control. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous and highly diverse materials that can be used to adsorb pollutants and detoxify the environment. Nanoscale MOFs (NMOFs) have even greater capabilities in terms of selectivity, sensitivity, detection ability, and portability. This review focuses on the synthesis of MOF nanocomposites and NMOFs, as well as their applications as nanoabsorbents, nanocatalysts, and nanosensors for various pollutants.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Hardeep Kaur, Shweta Sareen, Meenakshi Verma, Aseem Vashisht, Ajay Sharma, Ramesh Kataria, S. K. Mehta, Jeongwon Park, Vishal Mutreja
Summary: The worldwide pollution of water bodies by potential contaminants has drawn attention to the use of carbon dots as low-cost sensing materials for water pollution detection.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nirbhai Singh, Shikha Aery, Smayira Juneja, Laxmi Kumari, Mohd Sajid Lone, Aijaz Ahmad Dar, Sandip Pawar, Surinder K. Mehta, Abhijit Dan
Summary: This study presents a promising strategy for drug delivery using chitosan hydrogels and dual-responsive microgels. The composite materials showed controllable release of the drug and excellent biocompatibility.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sanjay Kumar, S. K. Mehta, Vaishali Thakur, Aseem Vashisht, Kulvinder Singh
Summary: Surfactants have been shown to play a crucial role in stabilizing nanoparticles, preventing their aggregation and controlling their growth. Different surfactants lead to the formation of distinct nanoscale morphologies, and the adsorption capacity of surfactants significantly affects the stability of nanoparticles.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS IMPACT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rekha Yadav, Aditi Sugha, Manpreet S. Bhatti, Sushil K. Kansal, Sudhir K. Sharma, Tuhin K. Mandal
Summary: This study analyzed fog samples collected from the rooftop of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, India, and found that sulfate was the dominant pollutant in the fog, mainly originating from vehicular exhaust emissions from burning fossil fuels. Multiple regression analysis showed that the PM2.5/PM10 ratio and relative humidity have an exponential effect on visibility.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zihan Ma, Lishuang Wang, Tingting Chen, Guangning Wang
Summary: In this study, two kinds of 3D self-doped (N/O) lilac-based and coriander-based porous carbons with high performance have been prepared.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Wang, Yun-Fan Yan, Jiao-Lin Weng, Ying Huang, Fu Yang, Hao-Hui Xie, Fei Tan, Fa-Kun Zheng, Jian-Gang Xu
Summary: Balancing energy and mechanical sensitivities is a challenging issue in the field of energetic materials. This study constructed a 3D energetic metal-organic framework with nitrogen-rich ligand and NO3- anions. The framework demonstrated high stability, energy density, and excellent mechanical sensitivities, making it a potential insensitive energetic material.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marrium Saeed, Urooj Kamran, Amina Khan, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Hasan Jamal, Haq Nawaz Bhatti
Summary: In this study, magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxides (Mg-Al-LDH) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal technique for adsorbing the dye reactive green 5 (RG5). To improve the adsorption capability, composites were prepared by combining Mg-Al-LDH with low-cost Mangifera indica stone biomass (MISB). The results showed that the composites had high adsorption capacities for RG5 dye and could be regenerated.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuanlin Zhan, Xiaojie Li, Yunyan Zeng, Siyan Jiang, Chao Pan, Shiyu Pan, Jiaquan Huang, Heqian Zhang, Zhiwei Qin
Summary: This study reports on the potential prospects of natural products derived from the rhizosphere for the development of antibiotics and herbicides, as well as the advancements in cultivating a mutant strain that produces a substantial quantity of lydicamycins, a potent family for herbicide development.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Zhu, Jiangtao Yu, Linhua Zhu, Xiaoxiao Yu, Jixing Liu, Yanhong Chao, Jingzhou Yin, Peiwen Wu, Jian Liu, Wenshuai Zhu
Summary: This study successfully demonstrates the 3D printing of attapulgite monoliths and investigates the influence of thermal treatment on their properties. The thermal treated monoliths show superior catalytic performance at low temperatures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanzhu Ye, Yixiang Ye, Jiannan Cai, Zhongshui Li, Shen Lin
Summary: In this paper, a novel Pt/CoP/C photo-electro synergistic catalyst was successfully synthesized and its performance was investigated. The catalyst exhibited excellent photo-electro catalytic performance, with significantly higher hydrogen production compared to a commercial catalyst. The introduction of cobalt phosphide and the existence of Co3O4 were identified as key factors for enhancing the catalytic activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Hidayah Abu Bakar, Wan Norfazilah Wan Ismail, Hartina Mohd Yusop, Noreen Farzuhana Mohd Zulkifli
Summary: Hydrophobic coatings inspired by the lotus effect have gained popularity for their ability to solve various problems. The sol-gel method, utilizing silica, alumina, and titania, is explored as an environmentally friendly approach to produce water-based hydrophobic coatings. This study focuses on producing water-based hydrophobic coatings for cotton and polyester fabrics using a one-step sol-gel method. The coated fabrics exhibited improved hydrophobic properties, altered surface morphologies, and lower air permeability compared to uncoated fabrics. TEOS-PDMS coating provides a promising approach for enhancing the hydrophobic and surface properties of cotton and polyester fabrics.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nikita Belko, Hanna Maltanava, Anatol Lugovski, Polina Shabunya, Sviatlana Fatykhava, Evgeny Bondarenko, Pavel Chulkin, Sergey Poznyak, Michael Samtsov
Summary: This study investigates the difference in electrochemical behavior between rhodamine B hydrazide and rhodamine B acylhydrazone, and finds that rhodamine B acylhydrazone exhibits higher reversibility in electrooxidation. These results can be applied for developing new sensors with desired electrochemical properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Showket Ahmad Bhat, Mohd Ikram
Summary: In this study, 0-3 particulate multiferroic composites were synthesized and characterized. The composites exhibited excellent ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, as well as high piezoelectric strain and magnetoelectric coupling effects.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carla Gomes, Mariana Costa, Susana M. M. Lopes, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira, Rui Fausto, Jose A. Paixao, Teresa M. V. D. e Melo, Luisa M. D. R. S. Martins, Marta Pineiro
Summary: The development of sustainable processes requires the integration of green chemistry principles. In this study, a solvent-free synthesis method was developed to prepare new copper catalysts, which efficiently catalyze cycloaddition reactions under solvent-free mechanochemical conditions. Through this process, the principles of atom economy, reduction of solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, and reduction of derivatives and catalysis are combined.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhihua Liu, Jinzhe Li, Jianguo Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhancement of photoelectrochemical activity of BiFeO3 photoelectrodes through ion modification, which increases visible light absorption and active area, leading to improved PEC water splitting performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yisheng Zhang, Wensong Li, Jing Li, Fang Li, Wei Xue, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang
Summary: Pt/C and SO42-/ZrO2 were used as catalysts for the synthesis of p-aminophenol through the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in water with formic acid as the hydrogen source. The optimal Pt loading for PAP selectivity was found to be 1 wt%. The presence of different valence states of Pt affected both the nitrobenzene hydrogenation and formic acid decomposition. Among different solid acid catalysts tested, SO42-/ZrO2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for p-aminophenol formation. Under the optimized reaction conditions, the conversion of nitrobenzene reached 80.0%, with a selectivity of 47.6% for p-aminophenol.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradyota Kumar Behera, Papita Behera, Amlan Swain, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Ajeena Sahoo, Laxmidhar Rout
Summary: We have developed a simple and direct method for the synthesis of diaryl ether using an oxygen bridged bimetallic CuMoO4 nanocatalyst under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst exhibited tolerance towards a wide range of substrates with various functional groups. It is efficient and recyclable. This methodology allows easy access to nitrofen derivatives (herbicides) from unactivated 2,4-dichlorophenol, which are important for agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yihua Fu, Yan Zhang, Changwei Hu, Zhishan Su
Summary: The mechanism of the reaction between CO2 and styrene oxide for cyclic carbonate was revealed using density functional theory calculations. The noncatalytic reaction occurred via a concerted mechanism, while in the presence of guanidine and tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI) co-catalysts, the epoxide ring-opening by nucleophilic attack of an iodide anion was predicted to be the rate-determining step. Guanidine acted as the H-bond donor to activate styrene oxide, facilitating the reaction with a lower activation barrier.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saikat Khamarui, Sirshendu Ghosh
Summary: Copper nanorods (Cu-NRs) exhibit significant plasmonic behavior and can act as efficient catalysts in redox processes and coupling. A benign decarboxylative approach, utilizing localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) assisted catalysis with Cu-NRs, has been developed for the production of alkane analogues from alkyl carboxylic acids under visible light. The catalyst shows a broad substrate scope and high functional group tolerance, without the need for an external oxidant or proton source. A plausible mechanism for this recyclable nano-catalyst has also been proposed based on control experiments.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)