Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Pouya Ghamari Kargar, Ghodsieh Bagherzade, Hamid Beyzaei, Soheila Arghavani
Summary: In this study, a new Mn-based metal-organic framework [UoB-6] was successfully synthesized, and its structure was confirmed by various analysis methods. The aerobic oxidative domino reaction using UoB-6 catalyst yielded xanthene derivatives in good yields. Molecular docking calculations revealed that the newly synthesized xanthene-based bis-aldehydes showed potent HDAC1 inhibitory activity. Additionally, the inhibitory effects of Mn-MOF nanoparticles on Escherichia coli and Candida albicans were evaluated.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kousar Ghasemi, Mahdieh Darroudi, Marjan Rahimi, Hossein Rouh, Anju R. Gupta, Chun Cheng, Abbas Amini
Summary: A new green magnetic nanocatalyst was developed for the efficient one-pot synthesis of propargylamine and triazole derivatives, offering high yields and easy separation of the catalyst, demonstrating excellent environmental-friendly properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Amol V. Sapkal, Jaysing M. Dinore, Ajeet A. Yelwande, Manoj P. Palve, Balaji R. Madje
Summary: The N-methyl pyridinium tosylate (NMPyTs) ionic liquid serves as an efficient and recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of tetrahydropyridine derivatives through a one-pot multi-component condensation reaction. This protocol demonstrates simplicity, short reaction times, mild conditions, and high yields, with the catalyst retaining its activity for up to three recycle runs.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Tang, Kaifu Zhang, Yuelin Xu, Jinglin Ma, Hanqing Xie, Hongquan Zhang, Yanmin Jiang, Rui Zhao, Lei Wang
Summary: A green and efficient method for the construction of functionalized 2,3-dihydrothiophene derivatives in water was reported. Novozym 435 demonstrated remarkable catalytic activity in the four-component reaction of aldehydes, malonitrile or ethyl cyanoacetate, 1,3-thiazolidinedione, and amines, resulting in excellent product yields. Furthermore, the catalyst could be reused for multiple cycles.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Sankaranarayanan Jayashree, Kalegowda Shivashankar
Summary: The recyclable sulfated copper oxide catalyst in acetonitrile was effective in synthesizing N-fused benzimidazolo/benzothiazolo pyrimidine derivatives from 2-aminobenzimidazole/2-aminobenzothiazole, phenyl acetylene, and benzaldehydes, providing a unified approach to assemble a wide variety of fused pyrmidines.
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Hosein Sayahi, Asma Sepahdar, Farokh Bazrafkan, Farzaneh Dehghani, Mohammad Mahdavi, Saeed Bahadorikhalili
Summary: In this study, chitosan-functionalized ionic liquid modified with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles was successfully synthesized as a novel and reusable catalyst (SPION@CS-IL) using ultrasonic promoted approach. The catalyst was fully characterized by various techniques including TEM, VSM, EDX, FT-IR, XRD, and TGA. The created nanoparticles showed excellent reusability as a heterogeneous superparamagnetic catalyst for the environmentally friendly one-pot synthesis of pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives. The method utilized ultrasonic irradiation and water as the solvent, resulting in short reaction times, low catalyst loadings, and advantageous yields of the synthesized products.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Soraya Rahmatinejad, Hossein Naeimi
Summary: A neodymium oxide@graphitic-carbon nitride nanocomposite was prepared and used as an efficient catalyst for synthesizing diazabenzo[a]anthraceneones under solvent-free conditions. The catalyst showed high efficiency, stability, separability, and recyclability, providing good to high yields of the corresponding products. This method offers advantages such as mild reaction conditions, operational simplicity, low cost, safety, easy work up procedures, low catalyst loading, and catalyst reusability.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohiedin Boroujerdian, Saeed Rahimi, Shefa Mirani Nezhad, Seied Ali Pourmousavi, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare, Fatemeh Salimi, Fatemeh Amirahmadi, Hossein Daneshgar
Summary: In this research, a magnetic nano-composite based on MOF-5 was prepared and investigated as a catalyst. The resulting catalyst showed excellent performance in synthesizing quinazoline derivatives with high yields and short reaction times. It also exhibited good recyclability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Javad Moavi, Foad Buazar, Mohammad Hosein Sayahi
Summary: This research successfully synthesized nickel oxide nanoparticles using marine macroalgae extract as a reducing and coating agent, demonstrating excellent catalytic performance for the efficient preparation of bioactive compounds. The study suggests that the use of biogenic nanoparticles for organic synthesis can achieve environmentally friendly and efficient methods.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Sai Chen, Shuang-Ling Wu, Jia-Yan Liu, Dong-Sheng Chen
Summary: A concise and efficient synthetic approach was developed for the synthesis of functionalized 2,3-disubstituted 1,6-dihydropyrrolo[2,3-g]indazole via a one-pot, three-component reaction promoted by acetic acid in ethanol. The method offers operational simplicity, short reaction time, easy purification, and good to excellent yields.
JOURNAL OF HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mina Keihanfar, Bi Bi Fatemeh Mirjalili
Summary: In this study, a novel catalyst based on natural material was designed and prepared. The properties of the catalyst were characterized using various analytical techniques, and its catalytic activity was evaluated in the synthesis of naphtho-1,3-oxazines. The protocol offers advantages such as solvent-free conditions, simplicity of operation, and the use of an eco-friendly catalyst.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Maryam Ghazvini, Fatemeh Sheikholeslami-Farahani, Shahin Shafiee, Masoomeh Salimifard, Ali Akbar Eslami
Summary: In this study, imidazole derivatives were successfully synthesized using zinc oxide nanoparticles as a catalyst, displaying good antioxidant properties and inhibitory effects on bacterial growth.
COMBINATORIAL CHEMISTRY & HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Javad Safaei-Ghomi, Zahra Elyasi, Pouria Babaei
Summary: This study focused on the synthesis and catalytic performance of N-doped graphene quantum dots modified with CuO/ZnO nanoarrays in a one-pot synthesis of monospiro-2-amino-4H-pyrans. The CuO/ZnO@N-GQDs nanocomposite exhibited the highest catalytic activity compared to pure N-GQDs and CuO/ZnO, facilitating the formation of new sigma bonds in a multicomponent reaction. Additionally, the recoverability of the CuO/ZnO@N-GQDs heterogeneous nanocatalyst was demonstrated after multiple cycles with minimal loss of activity.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatima Hajizadeh, Mohammad M. Mojtahedi, M. Saeed Abaee
Summary: An efficient metal-free four-component approach for synthesizing piperazine derivatives tethered to an isothiourea group via an ethylene link was developed. The method utilizes in situ generated DABCO salts and involves a two parallel nucleophilic paths to achieve the target products. The protocol exhibited good tolerance towards various DABCO salts and secondary amines, yielding the desired isothiourea-ethylene-tethered-piperazine compounds in high yields.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ge Tang, Kuaqian Deng, Panyang Li, Jiali Huang, Fanglin Dao, Hao Jiang, Jing Wang, Jianfang Jiang
Summary: In this study, MNP@CTS is prepared via an improved hydrothermal method combined with ion condensation. Lipase-nanocatalyst is then produced using a one-pot method that combines electrostatic adsorption with chemical crosslinking. The lipase-nanocatalyst exhibits excellent performance, with specific activity increased by 2.9 times compared to free lipase, and improved tolerance to pH, thermal, and organic solvents. It also demonstrates high storage stability and reusability, with approximately 92.3% residual activity after the 10th recycle and a cumulative catalytic activity of 13.4 times than that of free lipase. The findings provide a foundation for lipase-nanocatalyst with easy preparation, excellent catalytic activity, good stability, and reusability.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fatemeh Moghadaskhou, Azadeh Tadjarodi, Afsaneh Mollahosseini, Ali Maleki
Summary: This study presents a general approach to synthesizing MOF thin films (UiO66-Sal-Cu(OH)2) for catalytic applications. The UiO-66-Sal-Cu(OH)2 thin film was successfully prepared using a postsynthesis method and characterized using various techniques. The catalytic performance of UiO-66-Sal-Cu(OH)2 was evaluated for the oxidation of cyclooctene.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jamal Rahimi, Mojtaba Azizi, Maryam Niksefat, Marzieh Heidari, Mehdi Naderi, Ali Maleki
Summary: In this study, a novel magnetic nanocatalyst coated with sulfonic acid-modified poly(ethylene oxide) composite (Fe3O4@PEO-SO3H) was synthesized and characterized using various analytical techniques. The catalyst was used for selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides, utilizing urea-hydrogen peroxide as an eco-friendly oxidizing agent. The procedure demonstrated low cost, rapidity, high yield, recyclability of the catalyst, and environmentally friendly conditions, making it an attractive methodology.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Farhad Esmailzadeh, Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Haniyeh Dogari, Ali Maleki
Summary: In this research study, an eco-friendly polymer nanocomposite with dextrin as matrix and graphene oxide (GO) as reinforcement is developed as a multi-functional catalytic system. The nanocomposite exhibits high thermal stability and catalytic activity in the synthesis of tetrahydropyr-azolopyridine derivatives. It possesses numerous acidic and basic sites, high porous structure, and high surface area, making it an effective and reusable catalyst.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Parvaneh GhaderiShekhiAbadi, Mohammad Irani, Mohammad Noorisepehr, Ali Maleki
Summary: Infectious diseases, such as SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, HIV, and Ebola, continue to cause significant mortality worldwide. The lack of proper vaccines, drugs, therapies, and detection methods for some infectious diseases presents a major challenge. Magnetic materials have emerged as active sensors/biosensors for detecting viral, bacterial, and plasmid agents. This review discusses the recent applications of magnetic materials in biosensors for infectious virus detection and addresses future trends and perspectives.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nima Khaleghi, Mohadeseh Forouzandeh-Malati, Fatemeh Ganjali, Zahra Rashvandi, Simindokht Zarei-Shokat, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Ali Maleki
Summary: In this study, a hybrid magnetic nanocomposite consisting of curcumin, iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles, melamine linker, and silver nanoparticles was introduced. The Fe3O4@Cur/Mel-Ag efficient magnetic catalytic system was prepared through a facile in situ route, and its catalytic performance in reducing nitrobenzene derivatives was evaluated. A high reaction yield of 98% was achieved within a short reaction time of 10 minutes. Additionally, the Fe3O4@Cur/Mel-Ag nanocomposite could be conveniently collected by an external magnet and recycled 5 times without significant decrease in catalytic performance. Therefore, this magnetic nanocomposite is a promising catalyst for reducing nitrobenzene derivatives.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Farhad Esmailzadeh, Golnaz Heidari, Ali Maleki, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare
Summary: The organic/inorganic adsorbent AG-g-HPAN@ZnFe2O4 was synthesized by grafting PAN onto Arabic gum in the presence of ZnFe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles and then hydrolyzing it with alkaline solution. The resulting adsorbent showed good thermal stability and superparamagnetic property. It exhibited uniform dispersion of zinc ferrite nanospheres throughout its smooth surface. The adsorption effectiveness of AG-g-HPAN@ZnFe2O4 for levofloxacin was investigated and it showed high adsorption capacity and good adsorption kinetics.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paria Beigi, Fatemeh Ganjali, Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Ali Maleki
Summary: A magnetic mesoporous hydrogel-based nanoadsorbent was prepared by adding Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and bentonite into a 3D cross-linked pectin hydrogel substrate. The nanoadsorbent showed high adsorption capacity for organophosphorus pesticide and organic dye due to its reactive functional group, porous and cross-linked structure, and interactions with contaminants. The main driving forces for adsorption were electrostatic and hydrogen-bond interactions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatemeh Ganjali, Mostafa Ghafori Gorab, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Saman Rahmati, Reza Ahangari Cohan, Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Ali Maleki, Hossein Ghafuri, Mohammad Mahdavi
Summary: A novel and biologically active nanobiocomposite was synthesized by incorporating carbon nitride nanosheet (g-C3N4) into carboxymethylcellulose hydrogels with embedded zinc ferrite nanoparticles. The physical-chemical properties, morphological properties, and multifunctional biological properties of the synthesized structure were evaluated. The hydrogels exhibited compressive strength and compressive modulus of 1.98 ± 0.03 MPa and 3.46 ± 0.05 MPa, respectively. The nanobiocomposite showed non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and hemocompatibility with Hu02 cells, and also demonstrated suitable antibacterial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Iman Zare, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Farhad Esmailzadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Adibeh Mohammadi, Ali Maleki, Ebrahim Mostafavi
Summary: DNA hydrogels are efficient drug delivery systems that have attracted significant attention in recent years. They can be functionalized to target drug delivery and modify the therapeutic cargoes' half-life. The programmability of these 3D scaffolds allows for fundamental effects, especially in treating cancer diseases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Zeinab Amiri-Khamakani, Mahdi Saeidirad, Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Ali Maleki
Summary: A novel environmentally friendly silica-based nanocomposite named Alg@SBA-15/Fe3O4 was fabricated as a multifunctional catalytic system for the synthesis of pyrazolopyridine derivatives. The nanocomposite exhibited high catalytic efficiency and good magnetic properties, allowing for convenient separation from the reaction mixture. Overall, the Alg@SBA-15/Fe3O4 nanocomposite has great potential due to its non-toxicity, ease of preparation, recyclability, and high catalytic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Zeinab Pajoum, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Adibeh Mohammadi, Amir Kashtiaray, Milad Salimi Bani, Banafshe Pishva, Ali Maleki, Majid M. M. Heravi, Mohammad Mahdavi, Elaheh Ziaei Ziabari
Summary: A multifunctional nanobiocomposite consisting of chitosan hydrogel, silk fibroin, polyvinyl alcohol, and iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles was designed for biological applications, with a specific focus on hyperthermia cancer therapy. The nanobiocomposite exhibited improved biocompatibility, biodegradability, adhesion, and cell growth properties due to the presence of natural compounds and hydrophilic groups. Characterization analyses confirmed the structure of the hybrid nanobiocomposite, while biological studies demonstrated its hemocompatibility and non-toxicity to healthy cells, along with its ability to induce cancer cell death to some extent. The nanobiocomposite showed great potential as an excellent candidate for hyperthermia cancer therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diana Fallah Jelodar, Mojtaba Rouhi, Reza Taheri-Ledari, Zoleikha Hajizadeh, Ali Maleki
Summary: A novel nanocomposite consisting of Fe3O4 NPs, HNTs, and PS was synthesized by in situ polymerization. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent microwave absorption in a bilayer structure, with a microwave absorption value of ca. -26.9 dB and a bandwidth of about 1.27 GHz. Due to its low-cost raw materials and high performance, further investigations are recommended to compare and test this absorbent system for industrial applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Farhad Esmailzadeh, Golnaz Heidari, Ali Maleki, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare
Summary: The AG-g-HPAN@ZnFe2O4 organic/inorganic adsorbent was synthesized by grafting polyacrylonitrile onto Arabic gum with the addition of ZnFe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles and subsequent hydrolysis. The adsorbent exhibited thermal stability, superparamagnetic property, and improved crystallinity compared to AG-g-HPAN. It effectively adsorbed levofloxacin from aqueous solutions through electrostatic contact and hydrogen bonding, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 1428.57 mg/g. The adsorbent could be easily recovered and reused without significant loss in adsorption performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hanieh Dogari, Mohammad Mehdi Salehi, Fereshte Hassanzadeh-Afruzi, Mahdi Saeidirad, Ali Maleki
Summary: A magnetic polyacrylonitrile-melamine nanoadsorbent has been developed and proven to efficiently adsorb cadmium and lead from water, with good adsorption capacity and recyclability.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Fatemeh Ganjali, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Ali Maleki, Saeedeh Pouri, Mohammad Mahdavi, Ahmed Esmail Shalan, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: A novel multifunctional biocomposite scaffold based on cellulose, beta-cyclodextrin, silk fibroin, and magnetic copper-doped cobalt ferrite nanospheres has been developed. The scaffold shows good core-shell morphology, thermal stability, chemical bonds, and particle distribution. It exhibits high cell viability, low hemolytic effect, and antibacterial property, making it suitable for various biomedical applications.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
