Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenshuo Kong, Chao Pan, Ming Li, Lirong Wen, Weisi Guo
Summary: This report introduces a scalable electrochemical reduction of sulfoxides using a substoichiometric amount of Lewis acid AlCl3, which can be regenerated through an inexpensive aluminum anode with chloride anion. The process features a broad substrate scope, including acid-labile substrates and drug molecules.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malik Waseem Abbas, Mazhar Hussain, Saeed Akhtar, Tariq Ismail, Muhammad Qamar, Zahid Shafiq, Tuba Esatbeyoglu
Summary: This study evaluated the phytochemical constituents, antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities of Tribulus terrestris. The methanol extract showed the highest content of active compounds and significant antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory activities. The fraction obtained through liquid-liquid partitioning (Fraction B) exhibited higher bioactivity, with TBTMF3 being the most active subfraction. Analysis identified active compounds such as myricetin, rutin, liquitrigenin, physcion, and protodioscin. The findings support ancient medicinal systems and provide potential candidates for drug discovery.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ali Ghanbari, Nasim Akhshi, Seyed Ershad Nedaei, Adriano Mollica, Ina Yosifova Aneva, Yaping Qi, Pan Liao, Sara Darakhshan, Mohammad Hosein Farzaei, Jianbo Xiao, Javier Echeverria
Summary: This review discussed the beneficial impact of Tribulus terrestris and its secondary metabolites on the female reproductive system, including improvements in polycystic ovary syndrome patients, normal ovaries, postmenopausal syndrome patients' sexual desire, and ovarian and breast cancers. These studies showed that the positive effect of T. terrestris on the female reproductive system was attributed to the presence of a secondary metabolite called protodioscin.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Rasika Gunarathne, Harshani Nadeeshani, Anni Lu, Jinyao Li, Baohong Zhang, Tianlei Ying, Jun Lu
Summary: This article provides an overview of the nutraceutical potential of Tribulus terrestris (T. terrestris) in promoting human health. Studies have shown that this herb has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antidiabetic, testosterone boosting, and cardio, renal and liver protective properties, making it a promising nutraceutical for preventing and managing prevalent human diseases. However, further clinical studies are needed to broaden its potential applications.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yuyan Zhao, Xu Jiang, Shihuan Zhou, Jin Tian, Piao Yang, Yanli Chen, Quan Zhang, Xianlin Xu, Yongzheng Chen, Jiawei Yang
Summary: In this study, a highly enantioselective and broad substrate scope methionine sulfoxide reductase B (MsrB) homologue, named liMsrB, was identified from Limnohabitans sp. 103DPR2. It showed good activity and enantioselectivity towards various sulfoxides. Chiral sulfoxides in the S configuration were efficiently prepared through kinetic resolution, with yields of approximately 50% and enantiomeric excess of 92-99% at a high initial substrate concentration of up to 90 mM (11.2 g L-1).
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Haonan Xiang, Jie Liu, Jieping Wang, Lvqi Jiang, Wenbin Yi
Summary: A method for electrophilic (fluoroalkyl) sulfenylation of nucleophiles through the collaborative use of CTAB and squaric acid to promote deoxygenation of sulfonyl derivatives is reported. Mechanistic studies show that squaric acid significantly reduces the energy barrier in the first step of deoxygenation. This novel method allows for the reduction of a wide range of functionalized sulfonyl chlorides and sulfonic anhydrides and demonstrates a high tolerance to various functional groups.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Laura Adarve-Cardona, Diego Gamba-Sanchez
Summary: In this manuscript, we describe a method for reducing sulfoxides using ethyl vinyl ether/oxalyl chloride. The reaction involves the formation of chlorosulfonium salts, which are highly electrophilic and react with the sulfoxide. The nucleophilic vinyl ether then scavenges the chlorine, resulting in the formation of the corresponding sulfide. This method is suitable for large-scale applications and can be used with highly functionalized sulfoxides. Chromatographic purification is only necessary in special cases, and the final product can usually be obtained by simple evaporation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Claudia Sanfilippo, Federica Cernuto, Angela Patti
Summary: A raw peroxygenase-containing enzymatic preparation from oat flour was tested as a biocatalyst for the enantioselective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides. The enzyme showed high selectivity and optical purity in converting thioanisole into (R)-sulfoxide, with different substituent groups on the sulfur atom affecting the selectivity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiao-Chen Sun, Xiao Song, Fei Guo, Yao-Hui Yuan, Shu-Yue Wang, Shuai Wang, Kun-Lin Liu, Xi-Yu Lv, Bing Han, Chao Zhang, Jiang-Ting Liu
Summary: Terrestrosin D (TED), a major spirostanol saponin isolated from Fructus Tribuli (FT), exhibits potential hepatorenal toxicity, which is reversible after withdrawal. Toxicokinetic study reveals an accumulation phenomenon of TED in rats, while tissue distribution study shows targeted distribution of TED in liver and kidneys.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruxandra Stefanescu, Lenard Farczadi, Adina Hutanu, Binca E. Osz, Marius Marusteri, Ancuta Negroiu, Camil E. Vari
Summary: The study evaluated the mechanisms of action of Tribulus terrestris extracts in diabetes, finding that they can lower blood glucose levels and increase follicle-stimulating hormone and testosterone levels.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Parul Tyagi, Mrinalini Prasad, Shivangi Mathur, Rajiv Ranjan
Summary: This study aimed to identify candidate genes associated with diosgenin biosynthesis in Tribulus terrestris through whole transcriptome profiling. The majority of unigenes related to the biosynthesis of diosgenin exhibited up-regulation in the fruit, leaf, and root tissues. The differential expression of selected genes was validated through qRT-PCR. Additionally, the study discovered a large number of unigenes related to transcription factors and containing simple sequence repeats (SSR).
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Apurva Patel, Mital Bhatt, Anjali Soni, Preeti Sharma
Summary: Tribulus terrestris possesses pharmacological properties with anticancer activities due to its rich steroidal saponins. Nuatigenin saponin, identified in the active fraction of seed extract, shows high binding affinity with multiple cellular targets proteins, indicating its potential as a therapeutic drug for breast cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chunlian Tian, Yu Chang, Ruxia Wang, Zhiruo Kang, Qi Wang, Zhifan Tong, Aohua Zhou, Cancan Cui, Mingchun Liu
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the extraction process, major components, anti-inflammatory action and mechanism of Tribulus terrestris L. leaves saponins. The results showed that the saponins fraction extracted from Tribulus terrestris L. exhibited a strong anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the TLR4-TRAF6-NF-kappa B signaling pathway activation.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wenjun Guo, Jingxuan Yang, Jifeng Wang, Xiaohang Xu, Jinghan Huang, Yue Liu, Shengxu Xie, Yajuan Xu
Summary: This study uncovers the mechanisms behind the therapeutic impact of Tribulus terrestris extract in treating ischemic stroke, expanding its potential medicinal applications and confirming its potential as a dietary supplement.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Michael Andresini, Mauro Spennacchio, Marco Colella, Gianluca Losito, Andrea Aramini, Leonardo Degennaro, Renzo Luisi
Summary: The reactivity of sulfinimidate esters as electrophilic sulfinimidoyl motif source and their reaction with Grignard reagents for preparation of protected sulfilimines were investigated for the first time in this work. Results showed high yields, remarkable structural variability, and environmentally responsible conditions using CPME as a green solvent for this transformation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongqing Wen, Lei Wang, Kareem Morsy, Hamida Hamdi, Ayman E. El-Kenawy, Attalla F. El-kott
Summary: Chloroxine, a chemical used in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, was found to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase and urease enzymes. In addition, chloroxine and methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate also exhibited cytotoxic effects on lung cancer cells.
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Diaa Massoud, Mohamed Abumandour, Hamida Hamdi, Kareem Morsy, Attalla F. El-kott, Amany Attaallah, Fatma Mohsen Shalaby
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the microscopic structure of the oesophagus in southern white-breasted hedgehogs using various methods. The results revealed that the histological properties of the oesophagus in these hedgehogs have slight similarities with rodents, but resemble more closely with dog oesophagus. These findings are important for understanding the histophysiology of the hedgehog gastrointestinal tract and for research on hedgehogs as pets for biologists and veterinarians.
ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meng Fu, Chaofeng Ji, Tao Yang, Fenqin Mao, Ali A. A. Shati, Attala F. F. El-Kott, Mona M. Abd El-Maksoud, Sally Negm, Yanlan Ji
Summary: Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common malignant tumor in females and poses a serious threat to women's reproductive health. Natural sources may provide potential bioactive components for drug discovery and treatment of ovarian cancer and other diseases. This study found that pregnanolone, diethylstilbestrol (DES), flavokawain C, and methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate molecules exhibited good inhibitory effects on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzymes, as well as reduced ovarian cancer cell viability.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yadong Zhou, Bikash Karmakar, Fafu Dou, Attalla F. El-kott, Sally Negm, Eman M. El Nashar, Fatimah A. Al-Saeed, Eman T. Salem
Summary: This report introduces a sustainable method for synthesizing Ag nanoparticles decorated carboxymethyl lignin (CML) functionalized Fe3O4 nanocomposite (Fe3O4@CML/Ag) in situ, and demonstrates its chemical and biological applications. The structural and physicochemical characteristics of this novel material were evaluated using various analytical techniques. The nanomaterial showed excellent catalytic activity for the N-acylation of different amines under solvent-free conditions, and it could be reused multiple times. Additionally, the material exhibited promising antioxidant and anticancer properties, as confirmed by DPPH and MTT assays, respectively. The results suggest that this nanocomposite has potential applications in biomedicine.
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zi, Bikash Karmakar, Attalla F. El-kott, Fatimah A. Al-Saeed, Sally Negm, Eman T. Salem
Summary: A biogenic synthesis of Ag NPs adorned Helleborus niger extract-modified graphene oxide nanohybrid material has been demonstrated. The Helleborus niger extract was functionalized on the surface of graphene oxide, and the polyphenolic groups of plant phytochemicals facilitated the green reduction of Ag ions and GO, resulting in the formation of Ag/H.niger@rGO nanocomposite.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Haney Samir, Ahmed S. Mandour, Faten Radwan, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed, Maha Abdullah Momenah, Nouf Arkan Aldawood, Tomihiko Yoshida, Gen Watanabe, Hossam R. El-Sherbiny
Summary: The study found that exogenous intravenous injection of melatonin can increase testicular artery blood flow and induce changes in most studied hormones. These data are valuable for improving animal productivity under heat-stress environments, as there are close correlations between testicular artery blood flow and potential animal fertility. In addition, peripheral metabolomic analysis revealed important metabolites that can be used for further research on underlying mechanisms.
Article
Biology
Ashwag Shami, Nada K. K. Alharbi, Fatimah A. A. Al-Saeed, Aiman A. A. Alsaegh, Khalid M. M. Al Syaad, Ibrahim H. A. Abd El-Rahim, Yasser Sabry Mostafa, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed
Summary: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram-positive pathogen that asymptomatically exists in the nasopharynx of humans. It causes approximately one million deaths yearly and antibiotic resistance is a significant concern. Subtractive proteomics was used to identify potential drug targets, and three proteins were identified as promising drug candidates.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Navneet Singh, Sukriti Vishwas, Amandeep Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur, Violina Kakoty, Rubiya Khursheed, M. V. N. L. Chaitanya, Molakpogu Ravindra Babu, Ankit Awasthi, Leander Corrie, Vancha Harish, Palakurthi Yanadaiah, Saurabh Gupta, Amany A. Sayed, Amr El-Sayed, Iftikhar Ali, Osama A. Kensara, Nehmat Ghaboura, Gaurav Gupta, Ali M. Dou, Mohammad Algahtani, Attalla F. El-kott, Kamal Dua, Sachin Kumar Singh, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim
Summary: This article summarizes the research on the role of sesamol in various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Due to the limitations of sesamol, researchers are studying novel drug delivery systems to improve its bioavailability and solubility, as well as targeted delivery. Additionally, the formulation strategies and neuroprotective role of sesamol-based nano-formulations are discussed.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rabia Basri, Saeed Ullah, Ajmal Khan, Suraj N. Mali, Oussama Abchir, Samir Chtita, Ahmed El-Gokha, Parham Taslimi, Ammena Y. Binsaleh, Attalla F. El-kott, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Zahid Shafiq
Summary: In this study, the synthesis, alpha-glucosidase inhibition, structure activity relationship, pharmacokinetics, and docking analysis of novel chromone-based thiosemicarbazones were reported. The derivatives exhibited potent activity against alpha-glucosidase, with certain compounds showing higher inhibitory activity than the standard acarbose. Moreover, a statistically significant 2D-QSAR model was developed for further design of potent thiosemicarbazones as alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yanmei Ma, Fuxiang He, Attalla F. El-kott, Ali S. Alshehri, Mohamed Abdellatif Zein, Ali M. Eldib
Summary: In this study, we demonstrated the structural features of gold nanoparticles prepared using a biogenic template on chitosan/gelatin mixed hydrogel, and evaluated their cytotoxicity and anti-leukemia effects on various leukemia cell lines.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Urooj Anwar, Attalla F. El-kott, Muhammad Qamar Bilal, Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Farooq Khalid, Riaz Mustafa, Umar Farooq, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Farhan Ayaz Chisti, Muhammad Aziz ur Rahman
Summary: The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementation of two different xylanase levels on digesta viscosity, blood metabolites and intestinal morphology of broiler chickens fed a low energy wheat-based diet. The results showed that the inclusion of xylanase in diets with 75 Kcal lowered energy performed better than diets with 150 Kcal lowered energy.
PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
K. Morsy, S. B. Dajem, A. Alghamdi, A. El-kott, E. Ibrahim, K. Attia, A. Al-Doaiss, H. El-Mekkawy, N. Sheraba, A. Baiomy, M. Fahmy, F. Shalaby
Summary: In 2020, 52 marine fish specimens were caught from boat landing sites along the Alexandria coast in Egypt. Among them, 30 fish were found to be infected with three different parasitic species, which can negatively impact fish health and lead to consumers rejecting the fish.
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Binfeng Yang, Kaisheng Yuan, Ming Lu, Attalla F. El-Kott, Sally Negm, Qiu Ping Sun, Lu Yang
Summary: The anti-cancer activities of two compounds were evaluated on esophageal cancer cell lines KYSE-150, KYSE-30, and KYSE-270, and a standard line HET 1 A. Both compounds showed neutral impact on cancer cells and had IC50 values lower than 100 mu M, indicating their potential as anticancer drugs. They also exhibited inhibitory effects on collagenase and elastase enzymes.
JOURNAL OF OLEO SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jindong Gao, Yan Li, Qiyun Xie, Mayasar I. Al-zaban, Fatimah A. Al-Saeed, Ali A. Shati, Amin A. Al-Doaiss, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed, Shah Nawaz, Hala Ebrahem, Irfan Irshad, Muhammad Fakhar-e-Alam Kulyar, Jiakui Li
Summary: Feline upper respiratory infection (FURI) is a common disease caused mainly by viruses. Clinical analysis showed that feline calicivirus (FCV) infections were often associated with oral symptoms, while feline herpesvirus (FHV) infections were often linked to sneezing. This study provides important epidemiological results for FURI in cats in the Wuhan region of China and is beneficial for veterinarians.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohamed A. Zein, Basim H. Asghar, Abdulaziz M. Almohyawi, Norah F. Alqahtani, Ahmed Alharbi, J. Alkabli, Reda F. M. Elshaarawy, Lamia A. Ismail
Summary: In this study, new amphiphilic chitosan-thyme extract-nanosilver nanocomposites were prepared, which synergistically inhibited bacterial biofilm formation and bacterial proliferation. The nanocomposites disrupted bacterial cell membranes, causing cell death, and prevented biofilm formation. In addition, the nanocomposites exhibited good biocompatibility, making them potential candidates for biomedical applications.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2024)
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)