Article
Environmental Sciences
Sankar Das, Young-Ho Ahn
Summary: This study focused on the photocatalytic activity of semiconductor CdS nanorods for the degradation of tetracycline antibiotic under blue and white LED light irradiation. The results revealed that CdS nanorods exhibit higher catalytic efficiency under blue light compared to white light, showcasing their potential in wastewater treatment for antibiotics degradation.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chao Li, Zhiqiang Wei, Yuanrui Chen, Long Ma, Shangpan Huang, Ling Li, Jinhuan Ma
Summary: CdS/rGO nanocomposites were prepared via a facile one-pot hydrothermal method with different mass ratios of rGO. The nanocomposites exhibited hexagonal structure with one-dimensional CdS nanorods decorated on the surface of graphene, showing excellent visible light absorption and enhanced photocatalytic activity in degradation of MO under simulated sunlight irradiation. The nanostructure accelerated the separation and migration efficiency of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, inhibited recombination of photogenerated carriers, and enhanced electron transportation in photocatalytic reactions. In addition, ·O-2(-) and ·OH played a key role in the photocatalytic degradation process.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziqun Wang, Zhulin Qi, Xiujun Fan, Dennis Y. C. Leung, Jinlin Long, Zizhong Zhang, Tifang Miao, Sugang Meng, Shifu Chen, Xianliang Fu
Summary: A new phosphidation route based on a solvothermal method is shown to deposit highly crystallized and well contacted Ni2P on CdS nanorods, leading to significantly higher H-2 evolution rate and apparent quantum efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Subramanian Keerthana, Rathinam Yuvakkumar, Ponnnusamy Senthil Kumar, Ganesan Ravi, Dhayalan Velauthapillai, Dai-Viet Nguyen Vo
Summary: In this study, Bi2S3 nanorods, as well as 5 ml EG-Bi2S3 and 10 ml EG-Bi2S3 nanorods with the addition of ethylene glycol, were synthesized using a solvothermal route. The structural, optical, and morphological behaviors were analyzed and the photocatalytic properties were investigated. The results showed that the 10 ml EG-Bi2S3 sample exhibited efficient photocatalytic activity with a high dye degradation efficiency of 86%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Basappa C. Yallur, Vinayak Adimule, Walid Nabgan, M. S. Raghu, Fahad A. Alharthi, Byong-Hun Jeon, L. Parashuram
Summary: Efficient solar energy utilization is achieved through the synthesis of Zr/Cu-based MOF for pollutant mineralization and hydrogen evolution. Optimized Zr composition enhances the photocatalytic degradation efficiency significantly. The prepared Zr/Cu MOF demonstrates high efficiency in the degradation of methylene blue and hydrogen generation.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kexin Li, Xi Chen, Jiale Zhao, Houde She, Jingwei Huang, Lei Wang, Qizhao Wang
Summary: This study successfully prepared a CdS@Ni2P composite material and found that it exhibited excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production performance. The Ni2P cocatalyst effectively extended the lifetime of photogenerated charge carriers and reduced charge recombination rates, resulting in improved photocatalytic H-2 production.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammedsani Mahamud, Abi M. Taddesse, Yiheyis Bogale, Zewdu Bezu
Summary: A novel ternary composite CdS/TiO2/CeO2 and its zeolite-support were synthesized and characterized. The photocatalytic performance of the synthesized nanocomposites was investigated using MB dye and a real sewage sample solution. The zeolite-supported composite exhibited superior photocatalytic activity compared to the naked CdS/TiO2/CeO2, binary, and single counter constituents. The research provides insight into a new and efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst for the degradation of organic dyes in wastewater.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jie Wang, Jing Yang, Hui Yang, Haizan Huang, Xiande Yang, Liang Wei
Summary: CdS microstructures with different morphologies were synthesized by solvothermal method at different solvents. SEM results showed that solvents have a great influence on morphology of CdS. CdS(EN) exhibited micro-flower structures with a large specific surface area and good visible light absorption. PL and EIS results indicated low recombination rate, fast charge transfer rate, and strong light response in CdS(EN). CdS(EN) showed efficient tetracycline degradation and good photocatalytic stability, with H-2 production efficiency reaching 1625 mu mol g(-1). The possible photocatalytic mechanism involving h(+) and .O(2)(-) was described.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Arvind Singh, Divya Singh, Bilal Ahmed, Animesh K. Ojha
Summary: The optical and electronic properties of CdS nanostructures are modified by doping with different concentrations of zinc, improving their absorption and photocatalytic performance for applications under sun light and ultra-violet irradiation.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Lei, Jinlong Wei, Wanzhu He, Xiuqin Ao, Jinqiang Song, Chao Wang, Quanquan Zhang, Hao Xie, Jing Li, Jiamiao Ni
Summary: Alpha-Fe2O3/Bi2O3 nanocomposites with a p-n heterojunction were successfully synthesized by changing the hydrothermal treatment time. The nanocomposites exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance, stability, and recyclability under visible light illumination, attributed to their high light absorption ability, fast separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, and the presence of a p-n heterojunction.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenqian Zhang, Yongzhou Lin, Fang Liu
Summary: The hybrid nanocrystals of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and bismuth tungstate (Bi2WO6) were successfully prepared in nanoreactors, showing excellent photocatalytic performance with superoxide ions and holes identified as the active species during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Waqar Ahmad, Adnan Khan, Nisar Ali, Sana Khan, Salah Uddin, Sumeet Malik, Nauman Ali, Hamayun Khan, Hammad Khan, Muhammad Bilal
Summary: A novel bismuth-iron selenide catalyst was synthesized and showed high efficiency in degrading carcinogenic crystal violet dye under optimized conditions with solar irradiation. The catalyst demonstrated good reusability and followed pseudo-first-order kinetics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yitao Zhao, Yuanjie Zuo, Guangyu He, Qun Chen, Qi Meng, Haiqun Chen
Summary: CdS@CuS/RGO composite material, with a unique nanostructure, demonstrates efficient degradation of ciprofloxacin, superior photocatalytic performance, and excellent cycling stability. It exhibits higher degradation efficiency under different time and dosage conditions compared to other catalysts.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. Velusamy, Xinghui Liu, M. Sathiya, Norah Salem Alsaiari, Fatimah Mohammed Alzahrani, M. Tariq Nazir, Elangovan Elamurugu, M. Senthil Pandian, Fuchun Zhang
Summary: A two-step thermal polymerization and solvothermal approach was used to construct nano heterostructures of FCN and BiOI, both of which are Nobel metal-free materials. The effect of the nano-heterostructure on the microstructural, light absorption capability, PEC properties, and pollutant degradation efficiency of the synthesized heterostructures was investigated. The FCN/BiOI nano-heterostructure showed enhanced solar light absorption, higher photocurrent density, and superior dye degradation efficiency compared to other structures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lalitha Gnanasekaran, Wei-Hsin Chen, Matias Soto-Moscoso
Summary: This study synthesized nanosized NiO and ZnO materials, as well as NiO/ZnO composites, and evaluated their properties and photocatalytic degradation efficiency. The NiO/ZnO (70:30) composite showed the highest efficiency, attributed to the higher NiO content and surface area.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Faisal Hayat, Nabila Rauf, Ziaur Rehman, Francine Belanger-Gariepy
Summary: This study reports the synthesis and characterization of a series of compounds with hydroxyethyl substituents, highlighting their importance in the supramolecular organization. The compounds exhibit different coordination geometries, and H-bonding interactions play a crucial role in the crystal packing.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shahbaz Ahmad, Umer Farooq, Mushtaq Hussain Lashari, Musadiq Idris, Zia Ur-Rehman, Nasrullah Khan, Nouman Sajjad
Summary: This study aimed to develop a portable hematological formula for estimating hemoglobin in Cholistani breed of cattle in the Cholistan desert in Pakistan. The study validated the rule of calculating hemoglobin concentration as one-third of packed cell volume (PCV) used in human medicine. The results showed a positive correlation between hemoglobin and PCV in the Cholistani cattle. The study concluded that the conventional formula used in human medicine cannot be applied to cattle, and a different equation, Hb (g/dL) = 0.13 (PCV) + 6.3, may provide reliable results for hemoglobin estimation from PCV in cattle.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Zhewei Zhang, Ke Xiao, Sheng Wang, Abdur Rahman Ansari, Xiaoyu Niu, Wenjie Yang, Mengqi Lu, Zhi Yang, Zia ur Rehman, Weihua Zou, Weicheng Bei, Hui Song
Summary: This study investigated the regulatory mechanisms of visfatin in inflammation and apoptosis in RAW264.7 cells and mice immune organs. The results showed that visfatin can modulate inflammation and apoptosis by regulating various signaling pathways and the expression levels of cytokines.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Emre Usman, Mahsa Barzgar Vishlaghi, Sina Sadigh Akbari, Ferdi Karadas, Sarp Kaya
Summary: The utilization of cocatalysts on the photoelectrode surface is an effective strategy to achieve a high photocurrent density in the photoelectrochemical water oxidation process. In this study, a CuFe-CoFe Prussian blue (PB) catalyst layer was used to enhance the water oxidation activity of the BiVO4 photoanode. The accumulation of photogenerated holes in the CuFe PB layer resulted in higher charge extraction from the BiVO4 surface. The CoFe PB layer on top of the CuFe one facilitated charge transfer through its catalytic activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shaista Ramzan, Shahnaz Rahim, Syed Tasleem Hussain, Katherine B. Holt, Jeremy Karl Cockcroft, Niaz Muhammad, Zia Ur-Rehman, Asif Nawaz, Shaukat Shujah
Summary: In this study, four new diorganotin(IV) complexes were synthesized and their structures were characterized by various techniques including FT-IR, H-1 NMR, C-13 NMR, and mass spectrometry. The results confirmed the formation of tin-oxygen and tin-nitrogen bonds during complex formation, as well as the presence of penta-coordinated structures. The interaction between the complexes and DNA was found to be intercalative in nature, and the binding ability of complex 3 with SS-DNA was the highest. The electrochemical and thermodynamic parameters were also calculated, and complex 2 showed significant antioxidant activity.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tugce Ustunel, Yusuke Ide, Sarp Kaya, Esmail Doustkhah
Summary: Green H2 generation through layered materials, such as layered titanates, plays a significant role in (photo)catalysis due to their high theoretical surface area. In this study, exfoliated few-layer sheets of titanate were successfully obtained by dilute HCl treatment without organic exfoliating agents. Sn single atoms were then loaded onto the exfoliated titanate, resulting in enhanced photocatalytic activity for H2 evolution. The optimized Sn-loaded exfoliated titanate exhibited better performance than conventional TiO2-based photocatalysts.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dilan Aksoy, Cuneyt Karakaya, Timucin Balkan, Umut Savaci, Servet Turan, Onder Metin, Sarp Kaya
Summary: In this study, the effect of Pt shell thickness and Ag content in the surface layer on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activities of Ag@Pt core@shell nanoparticles (NPs) is discussed. The electrochemical activity measurements show a remarkable dependency between the Ag content in the shell and the ORR activity. Further analysis using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction reveals an increase in Pt shell thickness and the correlation between the absence of Pt-H adsorption/desorption peaks in cyclic voltammetry and the presence of Ag in the surface layer.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Syed Niaz Ali Shah, Eman Gul, Faisal Hayat, Ziaur Rehman, Mashooq Khan
Summary: This review provides a detailed summary of sulfite-based chemiluminescence (CL) systems, focusing on the impact of various enhancers. The role of metal ions, solvents, nanomaterials, and carbon dots in the CL system is discussed, along with recent developments and strategies employed to enhance the system. The study highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms and effects of enhancers on the efficiency of the sulfite CL system for designing selective and sensitive detection systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Esmail Doustkhah, Ahmed Kotb, Saeede Tafazoli, Timucin Balkan, Sarp Kaya, Dorian A. H. Hanaor, M. Hussein N. Assadi
Summary: We propose a new method for synthesizing nitrogen-doped porous graphitic carbon (g-NC) using layered silicate as a sacrificial template. Melamine and cetyltrimethylammonium (C16TMA) induce micro- and meso-porosity. The dominant nitrogen configuration in g-NC is found to be graphitic based on density functional calculations and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) observations. The synthesized g-NC contains H and O groups on the surface termination of pores, resulting in the presence of H and O in its composition. Electrocatalytic and supercapacitance activities of g-NC are evaluated, showing a specific capacitance of ca. 202 F g-1 at 1 A g-1 and retaining 90% of initial capacitance after 10,000 cycles.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Haseeb Ullah, Zahid Haneef, Abrar Ahmad, Ian S. Butler, Rebwar Nasir Dara, Ziaur Rehman
Summary: Semiconductor photocatalytic technology driven by solar energy is an attractive strategy to address environmental pollution issues. MoS2 and CdS, as semiconductor-based photocatalysts, have unique properties such as tunable bandgap, high absorption of visible light, and efficient charge transfer, making them ideal for water decontamination. This review covers the mechanism of semiconductor photocatalysis, synthesis strategies for MoS2 and CdS nanostructured photocatalysts, and their applications in wastewater treatment. It also discusses potential approaches to enhance their photocatalytic performance, including morphology modification, heteroatom doping, and nanocomposite formation with metal sulfides, metal oxides, or carbon compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Saeede Tafazoli, Muhammed Yusufoglu, Timucin Balkan, Sarp Kaya
Summary: We investigated the catalytic activity and C2 selectivity in electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) on two electrodeposited Cu oxides with distinct morphologies and structures. The compact electrode exhibited higher faradaic efficiencies of C2 products (40%). A metastable phase (malachite) formed on electrode surfaces by consuming HCO3- was found to cause a shift in local pH, as observed through electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The presence of the malachite phase was strongly correlated with strongly-adsorbed CO on electrode surfaces, inhibiting dimerization and further reduction.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammed Yusufoglu, Saeede Tafazoli, Timucin Balkan, Sarp Kaya
Summary: In this study, an oxide-derived Cu-Zn electrocatalyst with an optimized CuxO layer was reported to exhibit high selectivity for CO production with a faradic efficiency of 75% at a low overpotential. Various characterizations and tests revealed that the addition of CuxO increased the double-layer capacitance and decreased the charge transfer resistance. The reconstruction process of the electrodes and the formation of CuZn4 alloy during the reduction reaction were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Navid Solati, Mehmet Cankaya, Abdullah Kahraman, Kaan Simsek, Charles James Titus, Sang Jun Lee, Dennis Nordlund, Hirohito Ogasawara, Adem Tekin, Sarp Kaya
Summary: In this study, the effect of nitrogen doping on the oxygen reduction activity of bilayer graphene was investigated. Among different nitrogen species, pyridinic nitrogen was found to significantly improve the electrochemical activity of bilayer graphene, followed by graphitic nitrogen. The nitrogen-doped bilayer graphene with pyridinic nitrogen as the dominant dopant exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction, as indicated by the lowest overpotential and Tafel slope. The improved activity was attributed to the enhanced interaction of graphene bilayers doped with pyridinic nitrogen.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mahsa Barzgar Vishlaghi, Abdullah Kahraman, Nicklas Osterbacka, Emre Usman, Emre Erdem, Alphan Sennaroglu, Julia Wiktor, Sarp Kaya
Summary: In this study, diffusion of Co2+ ions into the subsurface region of BiVO4 was found to significantly enhance water oxidation activity and charge injection efficiency. It was shown that the incorporation of cobalt ions increased the concentration of oxygen vacancies. DFT calculations revealed that cobalt ions preferentially substituted vanadium sites in the subsurface region, reducing charge localization at surface oxygen vacancies and suppressing surface recombination.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Timucin Balkan, Huseyin Kucukkececi, Dilan Aksoy, Messaoud Harfouche, Onder Metin, Sarp Kaya
Summary: The activity of bimetallic AgCu alloy nanoparticles towards the oxygen reduction reaction can be enhanced by dealloying Cu. The composition and formation of AgCl on Ag surfaces play a significant role in the activity of the catalyst, and Ag+ stabilized in the presence of sub-stoichiometric Cl- contributes to its superior performance.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(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)
