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Energy & Fuels
Jiyuan Fan, Aiping Chen, Saumitra Saxena, Sundaramurthy Vedachalam, Ajay K. Dalai, Wen Zhang, Abdul Hamid Emwas, William L. Roberts
Summary: The study found that Mo/Ti-TUD-1 catalyst showed good oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance for model oil under both mechanical stirring and ultrasound conditions, with ultrasound assistance significantly shortening the reaction time. The oxidative reactivity of sulfur compounds in the model oil followed the same order under mechanical stirring and ultrasound: 4,6-DMDBT > DBT > BT.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dongdong Ge, Shouqiang Huang, Jiehong Cheng, Ying Han, Yuhui Wang, Yanting Dong, Jinwen Hu, Guobiao Li, Haiping Yuan, Nanwen Zhu
Summary: The PFS/O-3 process enhances sludge dewaterability through ozonation and polyferric sulfate catalysis, while also removing heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. It shows great potential and practical value in sludge treatment.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Elodie Logerot, Catherine Perrin, Yoann Ladner, Frederic Aubriet, Vincent Carre, Christine Enjalbal
Summary: Alpha-amidation of peptides is a C-terminal modification that can improve the half-life of therapeutic peptides. However, under certain storage conditions, this modification can be partially hydrolyzed, leading to a decrease in the bioactivity of the peptide. Various analytical technologies such as LC-UV, CE-UV, LC/MS, and LC/MS/MS are used in pharmaceutical laboratories to detect and quantify any trace of the degraded product. Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry, specifically FT-ICR MS, is capable of rapid and direct quantitative analysis, allowing for the detection and relative quantification of both the non-hydrolyzed and hydrolyzed peptides.
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Entomology
Nantipat Chimkhan, Sutticha Na-Ranong Thammasittirong, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Sucheewin Krobthong, Anon Thammasittirong
Summary: This study investigated the molecular responses of Aedes aegypti larvae to green synthesized silver/silver chloride nanoparticles (Ag/AgCl NPs). The results showed that Ag/AgCl NPs could cause mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA and protein damage, inhibition of cell proliferation, and cell apoptosis in A. aegypti larvae. These findings provide insights into the mechanisms of action of Ag/AgCl NPs on the control of A. aegypti larvae.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiyuan Fan, Aiping Chen, Saumitra Saxena, Haidong Li, Pedro Castano, Wen Zhang, William L. Roberts
Summary: In this study, it was proven that Mo supported on Ti-modified dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles is an excellent catalyst for the oxidative desulfurization of model compounds and real crude oils.
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Environmental Sciences
Jiashu Liu, Jianhui Chen, Kangjia Zuo, Huanan Li, Fang Peng, Qiuping Ran, Rui Wang, Zhengbing Jiang, Huiting Song
Summary: The study found that oxidative stress can enhance the expression of laccase in Bacillus pumilus ZB1, leading to improved removal of synthetic dyes, providing a new approach for treating textile effluent.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
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Biology
Esther Moradeke Afolayan, Seniyat Larai Afegbua, Saleh Alhaji Ado
Summary: Alternative antibacterial options and nanotechnology have been explored as solutions to combat antibiotic resistance. This study investigated the ability of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) isolates from different sites to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and evaluated their antibacterial activity against drug-resistant bacteria. The selected Bt isolates produced AgNPs that exhibited antibacterial activity against E. coli, S. aureus, and K. pneumoniae. Further studies are needed to understand the environmental factors influencing AgNP properties, the mechanism of antibacterial activity, and the synergistic effect of AgNP and antibiotics.
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Chemistry, Applied
Jiyuan Fan, Saumitra Saxena, Chengkun Xiao, Jinlin Mei, Gang Wang, Aiping Chen, Wen Zhang, Haidong Li, Aijun Duan, William L. Roberts
Summary: This study investigated the oxidative desulfurization of model oil and heavy fuel oil using H2O2 as an oxidant and acetonitrile as an extractant under mild conditions. The desulfurization rate reached 97.7% for the model oil and 30.7% for the heavy fuel oil under optimized conditions. The molecular characteristics and structures of sulfur compounds were analyzed.
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Engineering, Chemical
Jiyuan Fan, Hassnain Abbas Khan, Tairan Wang, Javier Ruiz-Martinez, Saumitra Saxena, Abdul-Hamid Emwas, Vasileios G. Samaras, William L. Roberts
Summary: The PMoA/G5 catalyst was synthesized and its oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance on model oil was studied. The catalyst was used in the ODS of Arabian Extra light oil (AXL) through an oxidation-extraction-adsorption system. The FT-ICR MS and NMR analysis provided detailed insights into the distribution and selectivity of sulfones extracted using different extractants. The results demonstrated the excellent performance of the PMoA/G5 catalyst and provided guidelines for ODS technology.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Clarisse Gosset-Erard, Frederic Aubriet, Emmanuelle Leize-Wagner, Yannis-Nicolas Francois, Patrick Chaimbault
Summary: This review provides an overview of the online hyphenation of FT-ICR MS with separation methods, highlighting its advantages and challenges. While FT-ICR MS requires time to achieve high resolving power and accuracy, chromatography and electrophoresis offer transient peaks. The combination of these techniques balances their strengths and weaknesses, making it valuable for applications such as untargeted Omics. Although implementing FT-ICR MS with online separation methods can be challenging, it has shown unparalleled results and raises questions about its future with advancing technology.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Amr H. Hashem, Ebrahim Saied, Basma H. Amin, Fatimah O. Alotibi, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Amr A. Arishi, Fathy M. Elkady, Mostafa A. Elbahnasawy
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized using a cell-free extract of Bacillus thuringiensis, and they exhibited low cytotoxicity and promising antifungal activity against Aspergillus species.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Sanaa M. F. Gad El-Rab, Eman M. Halawani, Aly E. Abo-Amer, Nadia H. Mohamed, Ahlam M. Asiri
Summary: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ES beta L) producing E. coli is a significant medical challenge. Recent studies have shown that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have antimicrobial effects, which can be combined with ampicillin to enhance the antibacterial efficiency against ES beta L-producing E. coli.
JOURNAL OF BIOBASED MATERIALS AND BIOENERGY
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Parviz Ghezellou, Vannuruswamy Garikapati, Seyed Mahdi Kazemi, Kerstin Strupat, Alireza Ghassempour, Bernhard Spengler
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2019)
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Polymer Science
Daniela S. Mattes, Bettina Streit, Dhaka R. Bhandari, Juliane Greifenstein, Tobias C. Foertsch, Stephan W. Muench, Barbara Ridder, Clemens Bojnicic-Kninski, Alexander Nesterov-Mueller, Bernhard Spengler, Ute Schepers, Stefan Braese, Felix F. Loeffler, Frank Breitling
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
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Physiology
Sandra Bader, Stefanie Gerbig, Bernhard Spengler, Andreas Schwiertz, Gerhard Breves, Martin Diener
PFLUGERS ARCHIV-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Patrik Kadesch, Thomas Quack, Stefanie Gerbig, Christoph G. Grevelding, Bernhard Spengler
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vannuruswamy Garikapati, Srikanth Karnati, Dhaka Ram Bhandari, Eveline Baumgart-Vogt, Bernhard Spengler
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Hamzelou, Dana Pascovici, Karthik Shantharam Kamath, Ardeshir Amirkhani, Matthew McKay, Mehdi Mirzaei, Brian J. Atwell, Paul A. Haynes
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2020)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Sven Heiles, Mario Kompauer, Max A. Mueller, Bernhard Spengler
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Benedikt Geier, Emilia M. Sogin, Dolma Michellod, Moritz Janda, Mario Kompauer, Bernhard Spengler, Nicole Dubilier, Manuel Liebeke
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Tatsuya Sagara, Dhaka Ram Bhandari, Bernhard Spengler, Johann Vollmann
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Patrik Kadesch, Thomas Quack, Stefanie Gerbig, Christoph G. Grevelding, Bernhard Spengler
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Hamzelou, Karthik Shantharam Kamath, Farhad Masoomi-Aladizgeh, Matthew M. Johnsen, Brian J. Atwell, Paul A. Haynes
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Farhad Masoomi-Aladizgeh, Ullah Najeeb, Sara Hamzelou, Dana Pascovici, Ardeshir Amirkhani, Daniel K. Y. Tan, Mehdi Mirzaei, Paul A. Haynes, Brian J. Atwell
Summary: The development of plant gametes is highly sensitive to heatwaves, even lasting for just a few days, adversely affecting pollen maturation and reproductive success. Exposure to heat at 40 degrees Celsius can significantly reduce pollen size after the tetrad stage and decrease cotton boll production by 65%. Interestingly, levels of sugar in pollen grains increase after exposure to heat, ruling out carbohydrate deficits as a likely cause of poor reproductive capacity.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bernardo Pereira Moreira, Michael H. W. Weber, Simone Haeberlein, Annika S. Mokosch, Bernhard Spengler, Christoph G. Grevelding, Franco H. Falcone
Summary: Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects more than 200 million people worldwide. Currently, there is only one drug, praziquantel, available for chemotherapy, but it is ineffective against the larval stages of the parasite and there are concerns about drug resistance. Therefore, it is necessary to develop new drugs targeting different species of schistosomes. Protein kinases have been identified as potential targets, and this article discusses various approaches for finding protein kinase inhibitors for schistosomiasis, including screening natural and synthetic compounds, drug repurposing, and de novo drug development. The current status of kinase inhibitors targeting schistosomal serine/threonine kinases and protein tyrosine kinases is also discussed.
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Food Science & Technology
Caroline Bull, Damien Belobrajdic, Sara Hamzelou, Darren Jones, Wayne Leifert, Rocio Ponce-Reyes, Netsanet Shiferaw Terefe, Gemma Williams, Michelle Colgrave
Summary: The development of safe and sustainable non-traditional protein foods is crucial for future food security and human health. These foods have diverse nutrients and beneficial effects, such as improving cardiovascular health, muscle synthesis, and glycemic control. However, further research is needed to address knowledge gaps and ensure safety.