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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Poonam Siwatch, Kriti Sharma, Nirmal Manyani, Ravneet Kaur, S. K. Tripathi
Summary: Nanocomposites of transition metal sulphides, such as NiCoS, ZnCoS, CuCoS, and NiZnCuCoS, have been prepared by hydrothermal synthesis method and used as supercapacitor electrode materials. The nanocomposites exhibit the formation of quantum dots with crystallite sizes ranging from 3.5 nm to 6.0 nm. Among the prepared nanocomposites, CuCoS nanocomposites showed the highest specific capacitance, while NiZnCuCoS nanocomposites exhibited the highest potential window and energy density. The multi-metal doping improved the supercapacitive behavior of transition metal sulphides.
CURRENT APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Geyong Guo, Qing Xu, Chongzun Zhu, Jinlong Yu, Qiaojie Wang, Jin Tang, Zhiguang Huan, Hao Shen, Jiang Chang, Xianlong Zhang
Summary: A sequential immunomodulatory strategy using Cu-Zn bi-layer nanofibrous membranes was proposed to address implant-related infections and implant osseointegration disorders, based on the immunological characteristics of these complications. The biomaterial exhibited controlled release of Cu2+ and Zn2+, regulating macrophage phenotype shift and demonstrating anti-infection and osteogenic abilities in vitro and in vivo.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thomas Dippong, Oana Cadar, Firuta Goga, Dana Toloman, Erika Andrea Levei
Summary: This study investigated the structure, morphology, and sonophotocatalytic activity of Ni-Zn-Co ferrite nanoparticles embedded in a SiO2 matrix. The nanoparticles were synthesized using a modified sol-gel method and were characterized using thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that the particle sizes ranged between 34 and 40 nm and exhibited optical responses in the visible range. The best sonophotocatalytic activity was observed for Ni0.3Zn0.3Co0.4Fe2O4@SiO2.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yingying Luo, Jiaqi Wang, Xue Ding, Rui Ni, Minghang Li, Ting Yang, Jing Wang, Changling Jing, Zhonglu You
Summary: A series of new cobalt, nickel, and zinc complexes, including trinuclear and tetranuclear compounds, were synthesized and characterized by various methods. These compounds exhibited antibacterial and antifungal activities against a range of bacterial and fungal strains, suggesting their potential as antimicrobial agents.
INORGANICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Nelli, El Yakout El Koraychy, Manuella Cerbelaud, Benoit Crespin, Arnaud Videcoq, Alberto Giacomello, Riccardo Ferrando
Summary: The solidification of AgCo, AgNi, and AgCu nanodroplets in the size range of 2-8 nm was studied using molecular dynamics simulations. Despite the surface segregation of Ag in the bulk solid, the simulations revealed clear differences in the solidification pathways. AgCo and AgNi separate in the liquid phase and solidify close to equilibrium, while AgCu remains in a kinetically trapped state and solidifies in one step. An analytical model was used to rationalize these differences and analyze the size dependence of solidification temperatures.
Article
Geology
S. Horn, A. G. Gunn, E. Petavratzi, R. A. Shaw, P. Eilu, T. Tormanen, T. Bjerkgard, J. S. Sandstad, E. Jonsson, S. Kountourelis, F. Wall
Summary: The study examines the cobalt resources in Europe and reveals a wide distribution of various types of cobalt-bearing deposits across the continent. Current cobalt production in Europe is mainly concentrated in Finland, with three mines being the primary sources. The Fennoscandian Shield and the Caledonian Belt in Finland, Norway, and Sweden are high priority exploration areas for cobalt-bearing deposits.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elzbieta Radzyminska-Lenarcik, Kamila Maslowska, Wlodzimierz Urbaniak
Summary: This study focuses on the use of 2-alkylimidazoles as ion carriers in polymer inclusion membranes for the separation of copper, zinc, cobalt, and nickel from aqueous solutions. By analyzing transport parameters and characterizing the membrane, the research provides valuable insights for metal ion separation technology.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manohar Patil, Su Jeong Park, Gyu Seong Yeom, Ratnamala Bendre, Anil Kuwar, Satish Balasaheb Nimse
Summary: A Schiff base ligand FHE was synthesized and showed specific complex formation with Zn2+ ions, resulting in enhanced fluorescence. FHE demonstrated high sensitivity for detecting Zn2+ ions in living cells and environmental samples.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Subbukalai Vijayakumar, Ganesh Dhakal, Soo-Hyun Kim, Jintae Lee, Yong Rok Lee, Jae-Jin Shim
Summary: In this study, Zn-Co-S nanostrip cluster arrays were successfully synthesized on Ni foam through a two-step hydrothermal process. These arrays exhibited higher specific capacity and electrochemical performance compared to ZnCo2O4, showcasing their potential for hybrid supercapacitor applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liang Yuan, Jiancheng Xu, Zhanhong Yang, Qingsong Su, Jianyi Li
Summary: By modifying zinc oxide with zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZnO@ZIF-8) in methanol solution, a zinc anode with a rough surface is created, showcasing improved cycling properties. The insulating properties of ZIF-8 increase corrosion potential and reduce corrosion current, while its nanochannels and N species provide zincophilic sites for homogeneous deposition, inhibiting dendrite formation. After 1150 cycles, the ZnO@ZIF-8 anode retains 90% of its initial capacity, highlighting excellent cycle performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Hao Wu, Bo Qu, Thach Nguyen, Jon C. Lorenz, Frederic Buono, Nizar Haddad
Summary: This review provides a summary of recent developments in the field of nonprecious metal catalysis (NPMC) and highlights the synthetic applications covered in published research between July and October 2021. The increase in publications in NPMC indicates a widespread interest among academic and industrial research laboratories in the development and utilization of the catalytic applications of these metals.
ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kyung Ho Kim, Yuya Ishita, Yoshio Abe
Summary: Porous nanosheet-structured nickel oxide (NiO) films were directly prepared on conductive oxide substrates using a one-pot solution method. Cobalt (Co) and zinc (Zn) dopants were found to modify the electrochromic properties of the NiO films, with the Co-NiO film showing improved transmittance modulation and memory durability compared to the NiO and Zn-NiO films.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marco Antonio Ocsachoque, Maria Silvia Leguizamon-Aparicio, Monica Laura Casella, Ileana Daniela Lick
Summary: Palladium-modified Co-ZnAl and Cu-ZnAl materials were found to be active for the catalytic oxidation of propene and propane, with oxide species playing a key role in catalytic activity. The addition of palladium enhanced the reducibility of the system and showed a synergic effect for propene oxidation, but this effect was not observed in propane oxidation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ayman M. Algohary, Mona H. Alhalafi
Summary: In this study, a series of novel compounds were synthesized and their performance towards certain compounds was investigated. The results showed that two compounds exhibited high selectivity and specificity for detecting specific metal ions. Additionally, a new organic chemosensor was established using multiple analysis methods.
JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefan Trapp, Marie Christine Laursen, Frieda Hammershoi Petersen
Summary: The study found that dumping electric scooter batteries in ponds did not release significant amounts of toxic metals nickel, cobalt, and copper, indicating good sealing of the batteries and minimal threat to aquatic organisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Noelia Gonzalez-Ballesteros, Lara Diego-Gonzalez, Mariano Lastra-Valdor, Maria Grimaldi, Antonella Cavazza, Franca Bigi, M. Carmen Rodriguez-Arguelles, Rosana Simon-Vazquez
Summary: This study reports on the green and cost-efficient synthesis of gold nanoparticles from three different red algae extracts. The obtained nanoparticles were characterized and confirmed to have significant potential as immunotherapeutic agents.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Julio Corredoira-Vazquez, Cristina Gonzalez-Barreira, Matilde Fondo, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Silvia Gomez-Coca, Eliseo Ruiz, Enrique Colacio
Summary: A new synthetic method has been developed to isolate a series of fluoride-bridged complexes, which exhibit interesting magnetic properties and provide theoretical insights into the structure-magnetism relationship for this type of compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Pilar Bermejo-Barrera, Manuel Aboal-Somoza, Matilde Fondo, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Julio Corredoira-Vazquez, Yeneva Alves-Iglesias
Summary: Since the discovery of Quantum Dots (QDs) in 1981, research interest in this nanomaterials with unique optical and electrical properties has been increasing. The use of QDs in various fields has led to studies on their potential toxicity. However, there are limited studies on the detection and quantification of QDs, highlighting the need for improvement in analytical techniques and methods. This review focuses on the properties, surface chemistry, and detection of QDs to provide a multidisciplinary perspective.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
R. Rey-Mendez, M. C. Rodriguez-Argueelles, N. Gonzalez-Ballesteros
Summary: This study synthesized gold nanoparticles using different parts of Hypericum perforatum and characterized them using various methods. The nanoparticles showed enhanced antioxidant activity compared to the plant extracts.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Pilar Bermejo-Barrera, Ignacio Perez-Juste, Matilde Fondo, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Yeneva Alves-Iglesias
Summary: In this study, the interaction between Cu2+ ions/CuO nanoparticles and the fluorescent Schiff base ligand H3L was investigated using DFT methods and spectroscopic analysis. The results revealed that H3L exhibits similar affinity towards both Cu2+ ions in solution and Cu2+ ions on the surface of CuO nanoparticles. Fluorescence measurements suggested the presence of multiple binding sites for H3L on the CuO nanoparticles. The findings are important for understanding the binding mechanism and developing detection methods for CuO nanoparticles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Noelia Gonzalez-Ballesteros, Immacolata Maietta, Raquel Rey-Mendez, M. Carmen Rodriguez-Arguelles, Mariano Lastra-Valdor, Antonella Cavazza, Maria Grimaldi, Franca Bigi, Rosana Simon-Vazquez
Summary: Cancer still poses a global threat and current chemotherapeutic drugs have limited efficacy and significant side effects. Marine seaweeds have shown promise as a potential source for new and improved antitumoral agents. In this study, gold nanoparticles synthesized from a Codium tomentosum extract were found to have enhanced antiproliferative activity and synergistic effects with gemcitabine, a commonly used drug for treating tumors.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julio Corredoira-Vazquez, Paula Oreiro-Martinez, Daniel Nieto-Pastoriza, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Matilde Fondo
Summary: The reactivity of the N3O2 aminophenol ligand H4Lr towards different dysprosium salts and holmium(III) nitrate was studied. The reaction outcomes were found to depend on the metal ion and salt used. The resulting complexes were characterized and their magnetic properties were analyzed. One of the complexes showed single molecule magnet behavior with the highest barrier reported to date for peroxide zero field single molecule magnets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Julio Corredoira-Vazquez, Paula Oreiro-Martinez, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Matilde Fondo
Summary: The influence of the solvent on the reaction between dysprosium(III) chloride hydrate and the N3O2 ligand H2L was investigated. A new mononuclear chloride complex [Dy(L)Cl(H2O)(2)] was isolated in ethanol, indicating no hydrolysis of the ligand. In contrast, a similar reaction in methanol resulted in partial hydrolysis of the Schiff base and the formation of a new hemiacetal donor. The magnetic characterization of the chloride complex showed field-induced single ion magnet behavior with a thermal energy barrier of 113.5 K, the highest reported for dysprosium complexes derived from H2L.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Noelia Gonzalez-Ballesteros, Mario Fernandes, Raul Machado, Paula Sampaio, Andreia C. Gomes, Antonella Cavazza, Franca Bigi, Maria Carmen Rodriguez-Arguelles
Summary: Gold (Au@UP) and silver (Ag@UP) nanoparticles were synthesized using an aqueous extract of Undaria pinnatifida (UP). These nanoparticles exhibited excellent physicochemical properties and demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant microbes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mario Fernandes, Noelia Gonzalez-Ballesteros, Andre da Costa, Raul Machado, Andreia C. Gomes, Maria Carmen Rodriguez-Arguelles
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using green synthesis with the aid of brown algae extracts. These nanoparticles exhibited strong antibacterial activity against antibiotic-resistant strains and prevented the formation of biofilms. This research provides a potential alternative for the treatment of bacterial infections, with the possibility of minimizing the risk of drug resistance.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Julio Corredoira-Vazquez, Cristina Gonzalez-Barreira, Matilde Fondo, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Miguel A. Hernandez-Rodriguez, Luis D. Carlos
Summary: The study successfully synthesized and characterized a Dy-4 SMM complex, which exhibits multiple relaxation pathways and a high anisotropic energy barrier, as well as functioning as a luminescent thermometer.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Julio Corredoira-Vazquez, Cristina Gonzalez-Barreira, Matilde Fondo, Ana M. Garcia-Deibe, Jesus Sanmartin-Matalobos, Silvia Gomez-Coca, Eliseo Ruiz, Enrique Colacio
Summary: A new synthetic method has been developed to isolate dinuclear compounds with fluoride bridging, and the crystal structures and magnetic properties have been studied to explore the relationship between structure and properties.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Masoume Malmir, Majid M. Heravi, Zahra Yekke-Ghasemi, Masoud Mirzaei
Summary: In this study, a tri-component composite consisting of Fe3O4 nanoparticles, Keggin-type polyoxometalate, and graphene oxide was prepared and investigated as a catalyst for the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. The catalyst showed excellent stability, high yields, and recyclability, making it a promising choice for organic-inorganic hybrid catalytic reactions conducted under mild conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Samuel D. Juarez-Escamilla, Sriloy Dey, Bruno Donnadieu, T. Keith Hollis
Summary: In this study, a bidentate Mo complex was synthesized using metalation and transmetalation methodology. The synthesis was optimized to achieve a high yield. The crystal structure of the bidentate complex was determined. Additionally, alternative forms of ligands were discovered in the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mohamed H. Abdel-Rhman, Ghada Samir, Mostafa A. Hussien, Nasser M. Hosny
Summary: This study investigated the dissolution performance of hydrazine carbonate solution on zirconium dibutyl phosphate (Zr-DBP), and found that hydrazine carbonate solution could promote the dissolution of Zr-DBP. The effects of dissolution temperature and hydrogen peroxide concentration on the dissolution efficiency were also explored, and the corrosion effect on stainless steel by hydrazine carbonate solution was studied.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Qiaofang Fu, Fangyu Tan, Wu Ying
Summary: This study successfully prepared vermiculite/g-C3N4/TiO2 composites and found that under specific conditions, the composites exhibited excellent degradation effects, with a high degradation rate for methylene blue. Additionally, the composites were able to enhance surface area, reduce carrier loading rate, improve light energy utilization, and enhance durability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Annabelle G. W. Hodson, Robert T. Mason
Summary: Functionalised polystyrene resins have been found to be efficient catalysts in the synthesis of specific complexes, with the conversion rate controlled by the polymer structure. The addition of amines or amino acids can further yield substituted 13-butadienyl complexes, which have been analyzed by NMR.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
C. Kavitha, S. Anbarasan, P. Subramaniam
Summary: The sulfoxidation of PMAAs by the oxo(salen)chromium(V) complex in aqueous acetonitrile medium was studied. The rate of the reaction is influenced by the polarity of the medium and the substituents on PMAA, with electron donating substituents accelerating the reaction and electron withdrawing substituents retarding the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Qiang-Qiang Liu, Mithun Kumar Ghosh, Shu-Lan Cai, Xiao-Hong Liu, Lu Lu, Mohd. Muddassir, Tanmay Kumar Ghorai, Jun Wang
Summary: Three newly developed coordination polymers (CPs) with semiconducting properties were synthesized using hydrothermal methods. These CPs exhibit superior photocatalytic activity and can degrade organic pollutants effectively.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mehrnaz Aliahmadi, Ali Nemati Kharat, Jan Janczak
Summary: This study proposes a method for synthesizing allyl alcohol using cost-effective and renewable bio-resource glycerol. By utilizing catalysts, alcohol as a solvent, and a reducing agent, allyl alcohol with an efficiency of 100% was obtained. The structures of the newly synthesized complexes were determined using X-ray single crystallography.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ji-Yan Gao, Nan Zhang, Dong-Sheng Huang, Xiang-Rong Liu, Zai-Wen Yang, Shun-Sheng Zhao
Summary: Two new transition metal complexes I and II were synthesized and characterized. The complexes exhibited strong thermal stabilities and showed effective binding to CT-DNA and BSA. Complex II exhibited stronger inhibition activity against P. aeruginosa than gentamicin sulfate. These complexes have potential applications in drug research.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rishabh Ujjval, Hilal Ahmad Khan, Chinnappan Sivasankar, Natesan Thirupathi
Summary: In this study, a rigid 2-aminobenzimidazole type guanidine and its platinum complexes were synthesized through a series of reactions and characterized by various physical and chemical methods. The reaction mechanism was also explained through DFT calculations.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Marcelo Carpes Nunes, Thais Zaboenco, Vinicius Kemper Melara, Gabriel Barros Baptistella, Andre Luiz Barboza Formiga, Andersson Barison, Fabio Souza Nunes
Summary: A new luminescent molecular thermometer has been developed, which uses the spin-crossover equilibrium of a nickelcyclen derivative to measure temperature. The sensor shows high sensitivity and accuracy.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yuyu Shan, Zhenqin Zhao, Xia Zhang, Zhan Wu, Xiu-Ling Li
Summary: In this study, a new bridging ligand was synthesized through refluxing, and two mononuclear Cu(I) complexes and two trinuclear Cu(I)-Eu(III) complexes were obtained through self-assembly. The Cu(I) antenna chromophores successfully transferred energy to the Eu(III) centers, achieving sensitized Eu(III) luminescence.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Gabriela Sanchez-Lecuona, Mayra C. Vazquez-Nunez, Bruno Donnadieu, Miguel A. Munoz-Hernandez, Virginia Montiel-Palma
Summary: The reaction of RuHCl(PPh3)3 with GaMe3 has been studied and the obtained complexes were analyzed in detail. The results indicate the formation of a Ru-Ga bond, suggesting the generation of an in situ formed ambiphilic phosphinogallyl ligand. This is of significance for understanding the interaction between metal-halogen bonds and metal-small molecule bonds.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sevil Sener, Nursel Acar, Fatih Dumludag
Summary: The synthesis, characterization, spectroscopic and bonding features of a new Co (II) phthalocyanine compound containing two thiocarbohydrazone groups were explained. The compound showed semiconductor properties and potential as a temperature sensor.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ledja B. O. Davi, Aryanna S. P. N. Costa, Mariana S. Silva, Adriana S. Ribeiro, Cintya D. A. E. S. Barbosa, Julio C. S. Da Silva, Dimas J. P. Lima, Daniela S. Anunciacao
Summary: In this study, a dansyl derivative sensor called o-PDDS was prepared and used for the detection of Al3+ ions in water. The o-PDDS sensor exhibited high sensitivity and linear response towards Al3+ ions. Experimental and computational studies confirmed a 1:1 stoichiometry ratio between o-PDDS and Al3+ ions. Real sample analysis demonstrated the selectivity and detection performance of the sensor, indicating its potential for field use.
