Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhuzhu Zhang, Rui Ji, Qimeng Sun, Jinghui He, Dongyun Chen, Najun Li, Hua Li, Antonio Marcomini, Qingfeng Xu, Jianmei Lu
Summary: Constructing photocatalysts with excellent visible light utilization efficiency and high-efficiency photo-generated charge transfer rate is crucial for the photodegradation of organic pollutants in wastewater. In this study, oxygen-doped graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was prepared and used as a responsive material for a wide range of visible light. CdS nanoparticles were then anchored onto the g-C3N4 to form a Z-scheme heterojunction, which facilitated interfacial charge separation. The results showed that the oxygen-doped g-C3N4/CdS-3 displayed a significantly higher degradation rate for 2-chlorophenol compared to g-C3N4.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yili Zhang, Yongchun Zhao, Zhuo Xiong, Rihong Xiao, Tian Gao, Pengfei Liu, Jing Liu, Junying Zhang
Summary: Photocatalytic Hg-0 oxidation under visible light radiation is an economic and feasible approach to deal with energy and pollution problems. The introduction of oxygen vacancies and the formation of Z-scheme heterojunction have been shown to significantly improve the mercury removal efficiency. The enhanced photocatalytic efficiency is mainly attributed to the carrier transmission mechanism of Z-scheme heterojunction, which enhances light absorption intensity, facilitates carrier movement and separation, and improves interfacial charge-transfer efficiency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yukuan Duan, Lifen Liu
Summary: The Z-scheme ternary heterojunction of g-C3N4 and BiOI co-modified with Bi2WO6 (BCB) was prepared to enhance photocatalyst activity. The optimized doping ratios of 3 wt% BiOI/10 wt% g-C3N4/Bi2WO6 exhibited excellent catalytic performance in degrading rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light irradiation, achieving almost complete degradation in 30 minutes and a high reaction kinetic constant of 0.245 min(-1). The catalyst showed good stability and removal effect for different concentrations of tetracycline (TC), indicating its potential application in pollution control.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Long-fei Hong, Rui-tang Guo, Ye Yuan, Xiang-yin Ji, Zhi-dong Lin, Xue-feng Yin, Wei-guo Pan
Summary: The newly designed BiOIO3/g-C3N4/Z-scheme Ti3C2 photocatalytic system exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity, and various characterization techniques were utilized to study its physicochemical properties, with the Z-scheme heterojunction and Ti3C2 co-catalyst playing key roles in boosting its performance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Guoli Fang, Mengyue Li, Hongfang Shen, Shaolin Yang, Jahanzaib Israr
Summary: The new Z-scheme TiO2/g-C3N4/Bi2WO6 ternary heterojunction synthesized through a simple hydrothermal method exhibits enhanced photocatalytic activities for organic pollutants under visible light irradiation. This enhancement is mainly attributed to the decrease in recombination of photo excited hole-electron pairs, enhancing the lifetime of photo induced charge carrier, and the combined action of active species promoting the photocatalytic process.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Qiaoyun Wang, Nasiman Tuerxun, Lu Xiao, Yu Wang, Caijin Huang, Hong Du
Summary: Ni3FeN nanosheets were synthesized using urea as a nitrogen source, and a heterostructure of Ni3FeN/g-C3N4 was constructed to enhance the absorption of visible light. The Ni3FeN/g-C3N4 heterojunction demonstrated excellent visible-light photocatalytic activity and bimetallic nitrides as cocatalysts were found to enhance the performance of photocatalysts. The study highlights the feasibility of using Ni3FeN as a cocatalyst in photocatalytic hydrogen production.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen Ge, Kong Liu, Shukang Deng, Peizhi Yang, Lanxian Shen
Summary: The construction of heterojunction photocatalysts is an effective method to solve global environmental issues. In this study, a g-C3N4/ZnO/Au heterojunction was designed and fabricated using a simple chemical method for photocatalytic H2 production. The results showed that the decorated Au nanoparticles enhanced the photocatalytic activity by effectively suppressing the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Juanqin Xue, Long Shi, Peng Wang, Wen Cheng, Mingyang Long, Mengjiao Sheng, Qiang Bi
Summary: By loading high-performance photocatalysts onto porous semi-coke activated carbon (SAC), the study achieved the efficient degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) through the synergistic effects of adsorption and photocatalysis, making use of solid waste. The SAC prepared in the study had a specific surface area of 619.27 m(2).g(-1) and showed effective adsorption of VOCs. The 50 wt% NB/SAC material with a 2D Z-scheme photocatalyst achieved significant degradation of formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene under visible light irradiation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
W. A. Qureshi, S. Najeeb-Uz-Zaman Haider, P. He, R. N. Ali, Q. Q. Liu, J. Yang
Summary: This work presents a plasmonic Pt QDs coupled Z-scheme heterojunction with remarkable solar-light-driven photo catalytic activity and high efficiency for hydrogen production.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xincheng Dou, Qiaoqiao Li, Haifeng Shi
Summary: In this study, 2D/2D S-scheme Agx-g-C3N4-Bi2WO6 (AxC/B) photocatalysts were prepared using a simple hydrothermal method and efficiently degraded tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) under visible-light irradiation. The enhanced TC degradation performance of A3C/B was attributed to the synergistic effect of abundant active sites and efficient photo-generated carrier separation rate. Silver nanoparticles acted as cocatalysts promoting electron migration, and the main reactive species involved in the reaction were superoxide radicals, hydroxyl radicals, and holes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Chen, Jie Yan, Xiaofeng Yang, Tai Yang, Yuzhao Ma, Yanjun Li, Meidan Que
Summary: The construction of heterojunction photocatalysts is an effective strategy to address antibiotic pollution. In this study, a dual Z-scheme heterojunction BiOBr/Bi2O2.33/g-C3N4 was synthesized and exhibited exceptional visible light photocatalytic performance. The well-designed heterojunction broadened the visible light absorption region and enhanced the migration and separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, resulting in high degradation efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xing Wang, Guangtong Hai, Baozhen Li, Qingjie Luan, Wenjun Dong, Ge Wang
Summary: The study achieved a high H2 evolution rate by constructing a dual-Z-scheme heterojunction. The designed WS2-WO3.H2O/g-C3N4 catalyst effectively separated and migrated carriers, increased the exposure of active sites, and efficiently suppressed carrier recombination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Zhang, Jian He, Pan Wu, Wei Jiang
Summary: The proper design of interfacial contact of heterojunction photocatalyst is crucial for the transfer/separation of interfacial charge carriers. In this study, KBiO3/g-C3N4 Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts were successfully synthesized, resulting in significantly improved photocatalytic performance for the degradation of crystal violet and phenol. The enhancement was attributed to the internal electric field formed by the Z-scheme photocatalyst, leading to enhanced visible light absorption and inhibition of electron-hole recombination.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Guo, Siyuan He, Zhe Meng, Yinghui Wang, Yuan Peng
Summary: This study focuses on the construction of a direct Z-scheme heterojunction with Ag@ZIF-8/g-C3N4 for the efficient degradation of multiple antibiotics under visible light irradiation. The results show that the nanocomposite exhibits high adsorptive-photocatalytic activity, making it a promising method for the treatment of multi-residue antibiotics.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peidong Su, Junke Zhang, Yihao Zhou, Zhen Wei, Shen Zhao, Bo Yang, Xu Zhao, Jun Chen
Summary: A Z-scheme heterostructure was successfully prepared between RF resin and g-C3N4 by mechanochemical method, which not only generated C=O group at a lower temperature (180°C), but also produced as high as 72.86 umol H2O2 in 12 h under visible light, 2.37 times higher than that of bare RF resin. This study provides a new approach for low-cost and high-performance H2O2 production under visible light.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lulu Zhang, Xiuping Yue, Jianxin Liu, Junqiang Feng, Xiaochao Zhang, Changming Zhang, Rui Li, Caimei Fan
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Min Li, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Liang Chen, Ding Zhang, Shoudong Xu, Donghong Duan, Chengmeng Chen, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: The newly designed NG/CNTs-SO3- three-dimensional electrode effectively improves the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries by enhancing cycling stability and rate capability through the formation of a continuous ion-electronic conductive network and accelerating redox reaction kinetics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Donghong Duan, Jiarong Feng, Xiu You, Xianxian Zhou, Yunfang Wang, Liang Chen, Shibin Liu
Summary: Carbon-supported Co-Au bimetallic nanoparticles with different Co/Au atomic ratios were prepared and studied as anode electrocatalysts for borohydride electrooxidation. The Co-4-Au-1/C catalyst showed the highest catalytic activity and lowest electrochemical impedance, making it an efficient anode catalyst for direct borohydride-hydrogen peroxide fuel cell with significantly increased power density compared to Au/C catalyst.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Donghong Duan, Jiarong Feng, Shibin Liu, Yunfang Wang, Xianxian Zhou
Summary: In this study, Co-based metal-organic framework was used as the precursor to prepare two types of cobalt phosphide catalysts, which showed good electrochemical performance for hydrogen evolution reactions in acid electrolyte. The Di-CoP/C catalyst exhibited lower overpotential and Tafel slope, as well as excellent stability.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaotao Ma, Huazhao Yang, Yu Li, Xianxian Zhou, Zhonglin Zhang, Donghong Duan, Xiaogang Hao, Shibin Liu
Summary: This study designed a new flowing electrolyte three-electrode system to quantitatively measure the intrinsic kinetics of LiPSs conversion, obtaining kinetic parameters related to the formation of the potential plateaus and the sloping regions in LSBs charge/discharge processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Desheng Guo, Donghong Duan, Jie Gao, Xianxian Zhou, Shibin Liu, Yunfang Wang
Summary: This article presents a method for preparing efficient and stable hydrogen evolution catalysts by two-step electrodeposition of nest-like porous MnCo-P electrocatalysts on nickel foam. The catalyst exhibits excellent hydrogen catalytic activity and stability, making it suitable for addressing the energy crisis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Donghong Duan, Xueli Yin, Jiakai Zhao, Shibin Liu, Yunfang Wang
Summary: Amorphous Ni-B-Mo-x/C alloy catalysts were prepared by chemical reduction and studied for their activity towards borohydride electro-oxidation. The nanoparticles showed improved catalytic activity with increasing Mo content, making them promising catalysts for borohydride oxidation in direct borohydride fuel cells.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Erdong Jing, Liang Chen, Shoudong Xu, Wenzhi Tian, Ding Zhang, Nana Wang, Zhongchao Bai, Xianxian Zhou, Shibin Liu, Donghong Duan, Xiangyun Qiu
Summary: The use of VN/NG composite material to modify separators can effectively improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, such as enhancing rate performance and cycling stability. The research results show that VN/NG has good catalytic effects, which play a key role in improving battery performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Donghong Duan, Jiarong Feng, Desheng Guo, Jie Gao, Shibin Liu, Yunfang Wang, Xianxian Zhou
Summary: Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is an effective and reliable way for sustainable hydrogen production. In this study, peony petal-like CoMnP/NF nanomaterials were synthesized and showed excellent HER activity in both acidic and alkaline media. The materials also exhibited good stability and high electrochemical surface area.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Guo, Xiaoxiao Liu, Xiaotao Ma, Yu Li, Donghong Duan, Xianxian Zhou, Fuxiang Li, Shibin Liu
Summary: Designing electrodes with suitable structures for storing and fixing sulfur is an effective approach to overcome the shortcomings of lithium-sulfur batteries. In this study, a metal-organic frameworks derived nitrogen doped carbon material with core-shell Ni-NiO nanoparticles was fabricated. The electrode demonstrated high specific capacity and maintained good performance after multiple cycles.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Donghong Duan, Desheng Guo, Jie Gao, Shibin Liu, Yunfang Wang
Summary: To solve the environmental pollution and energy crisis, a low-crystallinity and microspherical CoFe-P/NF catalyst was designed and synthesized, which exhibited excellent performance in water splitting. The catalyst showed high activity for both the hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction, leading to efficient production of hydrogen and oxygen. This study provides a new method for developing cost-effective catalysts for green hydrogen production via water splitting.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Donghong Duan, Chongzhi Xing, Kaixin Chen, Xianxian Zhou, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, a novel lithium-sulfur battery cathode substrate material, CoP-CoO heterostructures, was successfully designed. The prepared heterostructures can achieve the capture, diffusion, and transformation of polysulfides, leading to high initial capacity and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Huazhao Yang, Yu Li, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Donghong Duan, Shibin Liu
Summary: This study investigates the mechanism of sodium polysulfides on the kinetics of sodium plating/stripping in room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries. It reveals the specific adsorption of polysulfides on the sodium electrode surface and describes the kinetics using the Marcus model. Higher-order polysulfides exhibit distinct adsorption behaviors that can either accelerate or slow down the kinetics. This competitive relationship allows low concentrations of high-order polysulfides to stimulate the kinetics.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaotao Ma, Yu Li, Guo Qian, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaogang Hao, Donghong Duan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, Ni0.85Se microspheres were successfully synthesized through a simple method and demonstrated excellent capability in trapping polysulfides and catalyzing the conversion of shorter-chain polysulfides in lithium sulfur batteries. The Ni0.85Se/C cathode exhibited high cycling stability and coulombic efficiency in the cycling tests.
Article
Electrochemistry
Min Li, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaoxiao Liu, Liang Chen, Ding Zhang, Shoudong Xu, Donghong Duan, Qinbo Yuan, Lixia Ling, Shibin Liu
Summary: A lightweight and multifunctional multi-walled carbon nanotube/sulfur/lithiated sulfonated CNT electrode has been designed to improve the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries, showing outstanding performance in sulfur species adsorption, LiPS immobilization, and electrolyte electrocatalysis.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anjum Afrooze, Dadamiah P. M. D. Shaik
Summary: This study presents a solution combustion approach to produce marigold Co3O4 nanoparticles as potential electrode material for supercapacitors. The effect of vacuum annealing on the microstructural and electrochemical properties is explored, and the prepared nanoparticles exhibit high specific capacitance and electrochemical stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
A. Atta, Nuha Al-Harbi, B. M. Alotaibi, M. A. M. Uosif, E. Abdeltwab
Summary: In this study, PVA/NaI films were prepared by doping polyvinyl alcohol with sodium iodide. The films were then irradiated with argon ions at different fluence levels. Various characterization techniques were used to study the structural and electrical changes in the films. The results show that the dielectric behavior of the treated PVA/NaI films was significantly modified, making them more suitable for various devices.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xingang Wang, Chao Ma, Fubing Zou, Hai Hu, Jiayu Li, Hongyun Luo
Summary: By hybridizing TiO2 photocatalyst with CaCO3 as the wall material and using linseed oil as the core material, self-cleaning and self-repairing microcapsules were produced using in-situ precipitation. The microcapsules were evaluated for their morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and self-cleaning and self-repairing properties. Results showed that the microcapsules had a rough and spherical surface, along with excellent thermal stability and repeatability. Increasing the dosage of microcapsules significantly increased the degradation rate of methylene blue, while the self-repairing effect of micro-cracks became more evident. The optimal microcapsule dosage was found to be 7.0 wt%.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Farooque Lanjwani, Mustafa Tuzen, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Tawfik A. Saleh
Summary: The development of the textile industry has raised concerns due to the contamination of drinking water by organic dyes, which pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. Nanomaterials, particularly semiconductors, have been utilized for photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants. Various parameters, such as catalyst dosage, irradiation time, light sources, initial dye concentration, temperature, and pH, play significant roles in the degradation process. Different generations of photocatalytic nanomaterials, including single metal nanoparticles, binary and ternary metal oxides, as well as inert solid substrates with photocatalysts, have been employed for dye degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
V. Ramasamy, E. Thenpandiyan, G. Suresh, T. Sathishpriya, Suresh Sagadevan
Summary: The nano CaCO3 and Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposites were prepared through the biomimetic method. The prepared products were characterized and the electrochemical performance was evaluated. The results showed that the Eu3+ doped CaCO3/PEG nanocomposite exhibited superior pseudocapacitive behavior and could be used as an electrode material for supercapacitor applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuxiang Duan, Ping Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Suping Qu
Summary: Panax ginseng, as an ethnomedicinal plant, has therapeutic effects in traditional medicine. This study investigated the potential use of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Panax ginseng leaf extract for the treatment of lung carcinoma and heart protection against mitochondrial dysfunction and cardiac dysfunction in obese insulin-resistant rats. The silver nanoparticles showed spherical morphology with a size range of 12.11 to 43.33 nm. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles significantly improved metabolic parameters, heart rate variability, cardiac function, and cardiac mitochondrial function in the rats. This study suggests that silver nanoparticles derived from Panax ginseng have cardioprotective effects.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Maryam Fayazi, Elham Rezvannejad
Summary: In this study, propolis extract was used as a green reductant to deposit silver nanoparticles on sepiolite clay, creating a nanocomposite called Sep/Ag. The nanocomposite was characterized using various techniques, and its ability to adsorb methylene blue (MB) was examined. The results showed that Sep/Ag could efficiently remove MB from solution, and the adsorbent could be regenerated for multiple cycles. This research demonstrates the potential of Sep/Ag nanocomposite as an effective and environmentally friendly sorbent for environmental cleanup.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
M. Sriramraj, A. R. Balu, S. Chitra Devi, B. Sowmiya Devi, M. Suganya, K. Devendran, M. Karthika, S. Adityan
Summary: One-pot green synthesis was used to prepare rGO decorated MgTiO3 perovskite using Solanum trilobatum leaf extract to reduce graphene oxide. The rGO embedded MgTiO3 nanoparticles showed smaller crystallite size, well-defined particle boundaries, increased photodegradation efficiency and antibacterial activity compared to pure MgTiO3.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhiliang Guo, Qianheng He, Helin Wang, Changgan Lai, Shuai Ji, Jian Sun, Donghuai Zhang, Liu Nie, Lixu Lei
Summary: Waste plastics are causing serious environmental pollution and there is a pressing need for their recycling. This study presents a novel method to completely degrade waste PET into sodium terephthalate and ethylene glycol through a solid-state reaction at high temperature with minimal solvent. The method offers high efficiency, selectivity, and ease of product separation, making it a promising approach for the recycling economy of other ester-based waste polymers.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hanan Alhussain, Nuha Y. Elamin, Laila S. Alqarni, Abuzar Albadri, Kamal K. Taha, A. Modwi
Summary: A CaO-TiO2@g-C3N4 sorbent was constructed using sonication method for the elimination of RhB dye from aqueous medium. The sorbent demonstrated equilibrium for the dye adhesion after 120 minutes, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 778.7 mg/g. The nanocomposite showed satisfactory performance in neutral aquatic conditions.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Wei-Dong Liu, Liu-Qing Chen, Qi-Hao Qiu, Ming-Qiang Qi, Han Xu, Chao-Long Chen, La-Sheng Long, Lan-Sun Zheng, Xiang-Jian Kong
Summary: In this study, a mixed valence cerium-oxo cluster was successfully synthesized through low-temperature crystallization, and the coexistence and distribution of Ce ions in different valence states were determined. The mechanism for the generation of +4 valence state was revealed, and the synthesized cluster exhibited strong ultraviolet absorption and long visible light absorption, as well as clear photocurrent response and high photocurrent intensity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Mahak Dalal, Nidhi Antil, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Sapana Garg
Summary: This research study focuses on the biological efficacy of a newly synthesized Schiff base ligand and its aryltellurium(IV) complexes. The synthesized compounds were characterized using various physical and spectral investigations, and theoretical chemical estimations were also conducted. The results showed that the complexes exhibited mild to strong antimicrobial activity, with higher activity than the Schiff base. Molecular docking experiments revealed the ability of the compounds to bind to receptors. ADMET results indicated favorable drug-like behavior of the synthesized compounds. Overall, these complexes may serve as promising candidates for infection ailments.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Indu Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Jaspreet Kaur, Sanjay Mehra, Arvind Kumar, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Ramesh Kataria
Summary: Nanozyme based sensors have been developed as an effective method for detecting harmful metal ions in water samples. In this study, a Co(II) based coordination polymer nanoparticle (Co-CP NP) was synthesized and utilized as a nanozyme to detect Fe(II) ions selectively. The Co-CP NP exhibited peroxido-reductase mimicking activity, and the detection limit for Fe(II) ions was found to be 0.66 μM. The catalytic action of the Co-CP NP was further analyzed using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and the detection mechanism was elucidated through XPS and zeta potential analysis.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sreenivasulu Venkata Kummari, Vadali Venkata Satya Siva Srikanth
Summary: A simple single-step sonochemical reduction method is used to prepare CoFe2O4-CoFe-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with control of rGO content. The tunable interfacial magnetic proximity-induced magnetization at the interface of CoFe2O4-CoFe and rGO is observed.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Asma Zaka, Muhammad Waqas Iqbal, Amir Muhammad Afzal, Hassabul Hassan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Ahmad M. Saeedi, Hasan B. Albargi, A. Alhadrami, Nawal D. Alqarni, Mohd Zahid Ansari
Summary: The tailoring and rational synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) with versatile nano/microarchitectures are of great academic interest due to their promising applications in advanced energy storage devices. A simple and cost-effective hydrothermal method was used to synthesize the carbon nanotubes (CNT) doped Cu-MOF, exhibiting astonishing power and energy density.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
