Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daisa Hakbart Bonemann, Alexander Ossanes de Souza, Camila Correa Pereira, Eliezer Quadro Oreste, Anderson Schwingel Ribeiro, Mariana Antunes Vieira
Summary: This study describes a sample preparation method using acid decomposition in a reflux system for the determination of Hg on xanthan gum samples by cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry. The optimized conditions proved to be safe and efficient for the quantification of Hg with excellent recoveries. The method is suitable for the wide applicability of xanthan gum in various products.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Forouzan Vakili, Alimorad Rashidi, Lobat Taghavi, Nabiollah Mansouri
Summary: This study focused on optimizing the synthesis conditions of N, S co-doped porous graphene from agricultural waste through a single-step thermal chemical activation process. The response surface method (RSM) was utilized to determine the best parameters for mercury removal performance. Experimental results showed an excellent mercury adsorption capacity, and DFT calculations confirmed the positive impact of N and S co-doping on enhancing mercury adsorption intensity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wontae Jang, Keonwoo Choi, Ji Sung Choi, Do Heung Kim, Kookheon Char, Jeewoo Lim, Sung Gap Im
Summary: This study developed a new high refractive index polymer thin film using sulfur chemical vapor deposition (sCVD) process, which exhibited exceptional properties including high RI, transparency, and low birefringence. This HRIP thin film has the potential to be a key component in various high-end optical device applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Forouzan Vakili, Alimorad Rashidi, Lobat Taghavi, Nabiollah Mansouri
Summary: The study presents the synthesis of a nitrogen and sulfur dual-doped waste-derived graphene-like nanoporous carbon and investigates its capability in removing mercury vapor from gas streams. The doped graphene-like carbon nanosheets showed enhanced activity towards mercury vapor adsorption compared to pristine graphene-like carbon. The best performing sample achieved 94.5% mercury removal, outperforming sulfur-impregnated commercial activated carbon.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chunhai Yu
Summary: This study demonstrated that soluble iron can lead to overestimation of mercury values during analysis using CV-AAS, but the issue can be minimized by using matrix-matching calibration standards prepared in 50 mg L-1 iron solution. It was also found that stannous chloride is not affected by soluble iron in the presence of NaBH4.
ANALYTICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Rajrani Narvariya, Suman Das, Archana Jain, Tarun K. Panda
Summary: We report the synthetic and structural studies of a series of zinc and cadmium metal complexes. The solid-state structures of these complexes were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The zinc and cadmium complexes exhibited variations in coordination features and structures. Among them, the zinc complexes showed excellent catalytic activity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ying Liu, Jiaxin Wang, Tao Wang, Wei-Ping Pan
Summary: This study developed zeolite-templated carbon materials with and without sulfur, and tested their mercury adsorption performance at different temperatures. The results showed that one sample exhibited the highest mercury removal efficiency, and its physical and chemical properties contributed to the mercury capture process.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peng Hu, Fengping Xiao, Yifei Wu, Xuming Yang, Na Li, Hongkang Wang, Jianfeng Jia
Summary: In this study, a novel nitrogen-doped graphene/sulfur cathode material was developed. Sulfur was homogeneously incorporated into the graphene-based host through a vapor-infiltration method, and a polydopamine-derived nitrogen-doped carbon layer was coated to improve the sulfur content. The obtained cathode material showed excellent cycle stability in room temperature sodium-sulfur battery.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ying Liu, Fenghuang Xue, Tao Wang, Qing Wang, Wei-Ping Pan
Summary: Traditional activated carbon with irregular porous structure in coal-fired power plants has a negative effect on the removal of Hg-0. Zeolite-templated carbon samples (ZTC and S-doped ZTC) with a regular porous structure were synthesized using CVD method. ZTC replicated the microporous structure of zeolite and showed potential for industrial applications due to features like regeneration, lower preparation cost, and higher resistance to flue gas components.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Thi Phuong Thao Nguyen, Moon Hyeon Kim, Yoon Ku Kwon, Yong Seok Hong
Summary: Extensive modifications were made to a commercially-available cold-vapor atomic absorption mercury analyzer to enable fast and stable real-time Hg-0 detection under harsh conditions with additional HCl, NO, and NH3. The fully modified analyzer showed similar Hg-0 signals to those based on factory-certified permeation tubes. The oxidation activity of gaseous Hg-0 was found to be associated with the catalyst and influenced by the concentration of HCl in gas streams with NO and NH3.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Masoud Ghanei-Motlagh, Mehdi Baghayeri
Summary: In this study, nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) co-doped carbon/sepiolite clay hybrid nanostructure was synthesized and exhibited excellent electrochemical sensing capabilities for Hg(II) detection. The sensor showed a linear range from 0.4 to 85.0 µg/L with a detection limit of 0.1 µg/L.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sherif M. El-Safty, Mona A. Khorshed, Mahmoud M. Ghuniem
Summary: Mercury emissions from human activities in industrialized regions can range from 60% to 90% of total mercury content. Urban dust, known to have adverse health effects, has been studied for mercury levels using the CV ICP OES method in Egyptian cement plants, showing satisfactory accuracy and precision.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shunsuke Uchiyama, Ryosuke Sato, Ryoji Katsube, Muhammad Monirul Islam, Hideaki Adachi, Takeaki Sakurai, Yoshitaro Nose, Yasuaki Ishikawa
Summary: Iron pyrite, as an earth-abundant and low-cost photovoltaic material, shows limited conversion efficiency in solar cells. Optical and electrical characteristics of iron pyrite single crystals were evaluated, revealing the influence of an oxide layer on the surface and the presence of indirect and direct transitions. The high defect density and disordered phase in iron pyrite bulk lead to a hopping conduction mechanism.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dini Kesuma, Galih S. Putra, Tegar A. Yuniarta, Farida Suhud, I. G. A. Sumartha, Sawitri Boengas, Melanny I. Sulistyowaty, Tjie Kok
Summary: This study aims to investigate the MIF inhibitory activity of N-benzoyl-N'-phenylthiourea derivatives. The molecular docking study predicted better bioactivity against MIF protein, but the in vitro assay showed only low inhibitory activity for two of the designed compounds.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY & PHARMACOGNOSY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jun Zhou, Chengyue Zou, Danqun Huo, Chengxiang Chu, Shasha Liu, Mei Yang, Suyi Zhang, Xianfeng Wang, Changjun Hou
Summary: In this study, a novel carbon dot probe was successfully developed for the detection of mercury ions, demonstrating high sensitivity and practical applications. The integration of the probe into a sensing strip allowed for specific detection and quantitative measurement of Hg(II).
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Sara Hosseini, Ali Reza Kiasat, Asadollah Farhadi
Summary: A magnetically separable catalyst was prepared for the synthesis of multi-substituted imidazoles, which can be efficiently produced in a short time. The catalyst can be easily recovered and recycled using a simple method.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Samaneh Rezaee, Khalil Ranjbar, A. R. Kiasat
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Fatemeh Moheiseni, Ali Reza Kiasat, Rashid Badri
Summary: This study introduces a novel eco-friendly microvessel and host ionic liquid system for the synthesis of 1,4-dihydropyridine and polyhydroquinoline derivatives. The method offers mild reaction conditions, high catalytic activity, good reusability, and simple work-up procedure, making it an interesting option for facile and efficient synthesis.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Narges Safakhah, Kamal Ghanemi, Yadollah Nikpour, Ziba Batvandi
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nima Safari, Kamal Ghanemi, Foad Buazar
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mojgan Moslemzadeh, Arash Larki, Kamal Ghanemi
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Gholamreza Goudarzi, Zeynab Baboli, Maliheh Moslemnia, Meimanat Tobekhak, Yaser Tahmasebi Birgani, Abdolkazem Neisi, Kamal Ghanemi, Ali Akbar Babaei, Bayram Hashemzadeh, Kambiz Ahmadi Angali, Sina Dobaradaran, Zahra Ramezani, Mahammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Hassan Dehdari Rad, Neda Kayedi
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of PM10-bound PAHs and their seasonal variations in three cities in Iran. The results showed higher concentrations in warm seasons and lower concentrations in cold seasons. High molecular weight PAHs were the most predominant components, derived mainly from industrial activities, vehicular exhaust, and energy production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehdi Bolouki Kourandeh, Seyed Mohammad Bagher Nabavi, Mohammad Reza Shokri, Kamal Ghanemi, Yuexing Feng
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations of trace metals in skeleton growth bands of the dominant scleractinian coral 'Porites lobata' in Kharg and Hebourabi islands in the Persian Gulf. Results showed that trace metal contamination in Kharg is higher than in Hebourabi, with different factors influencing the levels of trace metals in each location.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fahimeh Shajarat, Kamal Ghanemi, Mohammad Alimoradi, Majid Ramezani
Summary: This study successfully synthesised a polydopamine-functionalised biosilica for efficient adsorption of heavy metal ions in different types of water matrices. The method showed good extraction and determination performance, and demonstrated comparable capability in industrial and environmental water samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Tamoradi Babaei, Arash Larki, Kamal Ghanemi
Summary: In this study, two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide nanosheets were synthesized and utilized as an effective adsorbent for preconcentration of heavy metal ions. Various analytical parameters were investigated to optimize the recovery of target ions, resulting in satisfactory recoveries and low detection limits. The kinetics and adsorption isotherms studies showed good fitting with the experimental data, indicating the potential application of the suggested procedure in environmental water sample analysis.
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fahimeh Shajarat, Kamal Ghanemi, Mohammad Alimoradi, Majid Ramezani
Summary: This study successfully synthesized a nanostructured composite of diatomite-based biosilica/polydopamine for extraction and preconcentration of five important phthalic acid esters from aqueous samples. Through optimization of key parameters, effective analysis and detection of the samples were achieved, resulting in favorable outcomes.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Monireh Shahvalinia, Arash Larki, Kamal Ghanemi
Summary: In this study, a simple and cost-effective method based on UA-DLLME and smartphone colorimetric measurement was introduced for the separation and determination of TCS in contaminated waters. By optimizing various experimental parameters and considering their effects, this method can accurately measure TCS in a wide concentration range and provides satisfactory results in multiple water and wastewater samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maryam Shahzad Shirazi, Mahdi Moridi Farimani, Alireza Foroumadi, Kamal Ghanemi, Maurizio Benaglia, Pooyan Makvandi
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver oxide quantum dots using ultrasonic irradiation and plant extract, demonstrating their potential applications in the biomedical field with properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. The method presented in this study can be used to develop eco-friendly silver oxide nanoparticles for various biomedical applications.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Saied Daghaghele, Ali Reza Kiasat, Seyed Mohammad Safieddin Ardebili, Roya Mirzajani
Summary: The study aimed to predict the optimal conditions for ultrasound extraction of Moringa oleifera leaves using the response surface method. A 15-minute extraction time, 100% ultrasonic amplitude, and 80% solid to solvent ratio were found to be the optimal values, resulting in increased extraction yield and phenolic/flavonoid content. This is the first study to assess the impact of US power, extraction time, and solid to solvent ratio on Moringa oleifera leaves in Iran.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FRUIT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nadia Basadi, Kamal Ghanemi, Yadollah Nikpour
Summary: In this study, graphene oxide nanosheets functionalized with l-cystine were successfully synthesized and used as an efficient adsorbent for selective extraction and concentration of mercury ions from aqueous solutions. The method showed a high efficiency in extracting and measuring mercury ions, with excellent linear calibration curve and accuracy achieved through optimization of key parameters.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Li Tian, Xiangyu Shan, Huiling Li, Chao Li, Juan Lu
Summary: A novel ECL sensor was developed by modifying Fe3CuO4-Ru(bpy)3+ and GO-CdS@ZnS on the electrode for the detection of permethrin. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a wide detection range.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Gong, Lei Liao, Bingying Jiang, Ruo Yuan, Yun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent biosensing system for high sensitivity detection of MT was established using a new Ag+-stabilized DNA triplex probe (Ag+-SDTP) combined with catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and CRISPR/Cas12a signal enhancements. The sensing method is able to selectively detect MT from other non-specific molecules and can achieve low level detection of MT in diluted human serums, demonstrating its potential for monitoring disease-specific MT biomarker at trace levels.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Estrella Sanz Rodriguez, Kyra Wood, Paul R. Haddad, Brett Paull
Summary: This study presents a simple, rapid, and reliable method for determining boron in aqueous solutions using suppressed ion chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. The method achieved a low limit of detection and demonstrated excellent analytical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aline Cournut, Paul Moustiez, Yannick Coffinier, Christine Enjalbal, Claudia Bich
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of senile dementia and is characterized by the aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain. The A beta 1-42 peptide is considered the primary cause of neurotoxicity due to its insolubility and subsequent aggregation. A beta 1-42 and A beta 1-40 have been identified as relevant biomarkers for AD diagnosis, and SurfaceAssisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-MS) was used to monitor the A beta 1-42/A beta 1-40 ratio without prior sample treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dotse Selali Chormey, Buse Tugba Zaman, Tulay Borahan Kustanto, Sezin Erarpat Bodur, Suleyman Bodur, Elif Ozturk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere
Summary: This review provides an overview of the harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human health and introduces the methods for analyzing EDCs. Recent research has focused on using green chemicals, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), for microextraction to ensure environmental safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Zhang, Renfeng Xu, Jingjing Wu, Zhenghong Zhang, Yuhuang Wang, Hongqin Yang, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study visualized the pore-like structures in prostate cancer cell membranes after treatment with the anticancer drug paclitaxel, demonstrating its mechanism of action related to oxidative damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chihong Ma, Qin Zhou, Jinjin Shi, Hua Gao, Di Huang, Huimin Xue, Han Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Sen Yang, Junli Zhang, Kaixiang Zhang
Summary: We developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor, named PER-E-CRISPR, for amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. The biosensor combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER) for target amplification. Under optimized conditions, the PER-E-CRISPR assay exhibits a linear range from 10-13 to 10-7 M and a limit of detection of 30.2 fM. The biosensor shows excellent performance in actual plasma, indicating promising prospects for miRNA detection in molecular diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang Liang, Jie Zhao, Yufei Gao, Tao Xie, Jianhui Zhen, Ligang Pan, Wenwen Gong
Summary: Molecular docking (MD) analysis is widely used for studying the interaction between aptamers and small molecules. This study established steady-state aptamers of tertiary structures (SATS) using specific aptamers of tetracycline antibiotics as docking models. Molecular docking results revealed multiple binding sites in the SATS of aptamers, with significant variations in binding free energy (BFE) and docking score (DS). The study also proposed a method for MD analysis based on SATS, providing insights into binding mode and predicting binding sites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Su, Dandan Yang, Yanjie Wang, Jie Ding, Lan Ding, Daqian Song
Summary: In this study, a highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer Cu-MIPs@CS was designed and synthesized for bisphenol A (BPA). Cu-MIPs@CS showed significantly enhanced imprinting factor and selective factor towards BPA compared to MIPs@CS. It also exhibited superior discrimination ability between BPA and its structural analogue. Additionally, Cu-MIPs@CS were successfully applied as a solid phase extraction adsorbent for the determination of BPA in drinking water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Qiao, Qiongdan Zhang, Yukun He, Tianguang Cheng, Jing Tu
Summary: Single cell heterogeneity plays an important role in many biological phenomena, and distinguishing cells with specific mutations is beneficial for clinical diagnosis and drug screening. This study introduces a gel plate platform that can distinguish cell types based on their phenotypes, with low equipment requirement. The gel platform has potential in point-of-care circumstances and single-cell stimulation responses that prioritize efficiency and simplicity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chengke Wang, Shuyang Sun, Ping Wang, Huawei Zhao, Wenling Li
Summary: The food safety of aquatic products is a global concern. Nanotechnology-based analyses have advantages in the detection of bacteria, metal ions, and small molecule contaminants. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosensing strategies for aquatic products and highlights the application of nanomaterials, lateral flow-based biosensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, microfluidic chips, and molecular imprinting technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liping Zhu, Zeng Tang, Xuemei Zhang, Li Zhu, Tian Meng, Linying Yu, Ting Xiao, Shasha Lu, Xiaoli Xiong, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A sensitive off-on electrochemiluminescence DNA sensor was developed using Exo III-assisted cascade amplification system. The sensor achieved high selectivity and ultra-high sensitivity in detecting target DNA by utilizing ECL and SPR effects. This study provides a new perspective for designing highly sensitive and programmable ECL biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Li, Mengxu Sun, Suping Xia, Ting Huang, Rong-Tian Li, Chunrong Li, Zong Dai, Jin-Xiang Chen, Jun Chen, Nuan Jia
Summary: Here, we developed a binary system based on DNA tetrahedron and fluorogenic RNA aptamers for highly specific and label-free mRNA imaging in living cells. This system achieved high specificity label-free detection of nucleic acids with a detection limit of 1.34 nM. The method has potential applications in early disease diagnosis and new drug development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Zhao, Shu Zhang, Wang Yao, Yuxuan Zhu, Jing Qian, Juan Yang, Nianjun Yang
Summary: A new hierarchical nanostructured composite with high conductivity and catalytic activity is synthesized. The sensor exhibits significant catalytic effect and high sensitivity for monitoring the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).