Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102848
Khurram Shehzad , Yuanguo Xu , Sarmad Ali , Shudong Zhang , Cui Li , Min Xi , Khalid I. Anojaidi , Waleed A. Alsuwaylih , Mohammed A. Alsuwaylih , Abdullah H. Almubarak , Yongfeng Wang , Nian Li , Zhenyang Wang
Herein, waste orange peel (OP) biomass residues were upcycled with iron oxide (Fe2O3) and calcination, and assessed for their adsorption efficiency for arsenite (As(III)) using a series of batch adsorption experiments that took into account different operational parameters, including contact time, starting concentration of arsenite, starting pH, and the impact of other ions in the solution. In addition, optimization of As(III) removal by OPFC was achieved by the use of RSM and BBD analysis. The OPFC exhibited an As(III) adsorption capacity of 23.6 mg/g at neutral pH, superior to many reported adsorbents, attributed to its high surface area (81.47 m2/g), pore volume (0.18 cm3/g), pore radius (21.14 nm), and abundant surface-active sites. Adsorption equilibrium data conformed to the Freundlich model, while the kinetic data were best described by the pseudo-second-order model. The OPFC also demonstrated strong resistance to coexisting ions, excellent regeneration-ability, and high efficacy in treating simulated As(III)-contaminated water. In addition, response surface methodology (RSM) with Box Behnken Design (BBD) optimization demonstrated that at pH 5.25, with 500 μg/L of initial As(III) concentration, OPFC could reach to a maximum adsorption capacity of 472.38 μg/g in 720 min. These results indicate OPFC's strong potential as a sustainable mesoporous adsorbent for practical As(III) remediation.
{"title":"Iron-modified orange peel biochar for highly efficient arsenic(III) removal: Adsorption performance and process optimization via box-Behnken design","authors":"Khurram Shehzad , Yuanguo Xu , Sarmad Ali , Shudong Zhang , Cui Li , Min Xi , Khalid I. Anojaidi , Waleed A. Alsuwaylih , Mohammed A. Alsuwaylih , Abdullah H. Almubarak , Yongfeng Wang , Nian Li , Zhenyang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102848","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102848","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Herein, waste orange peel (OP) biomass residues were upcycled with iron oxide (Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) and calcination, and assessed for their adsorption efficiency for arsenite (As(III)) using a series of batch adsorption experiments that took into account different operational parameters, including contact time, starting concentration of arsenite, starting pH, and the impact of other ions in the solution. In addition, optimization of As(III) removal by OPFC was achieved by the use of RSM and BBD analysis. The OPFC exhibited an As(III) adsorption capacity of 23.6 mg/g at neutral pH, superior to many reported adsorbents, attributed to its high surface area (81.47 m<sup>2</sup>/g), pore volume (0.18 cm<sup>3</sup>/g), pore radius (21.14 nm), and abundant surface-active sites. Adsorption equilibrium data conformed to the Freundlich model, while the kinetic data were best described by the pseudo-second-order model. The OPFC also demonstrated strong resistance to coexisting ions, excellent regeneration-ability, and high efficacy in treating simulated As(III)-contaminated water. In addition, response surface methodology (RSM) with Box Behnken Design (BBD) optimization demonstrated that at pH 5.25, with 500 μg/L of initial As(III) concentration, OPFC could reach to a maximum adsorption capacity of 472.38 μg/g in 720 min. These results indicate OPFC's strong potential as a sustainable mesoporous adsorbent for practical As(III) remediation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102848"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145412818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
As part of optimizing leachate treatment, this study evaluates the efficiency of the Fenton-like photo-oxidation process (Fe3+/H2O2/UV) for the degradation of organic contaminants in highly loaded synthetic leachate. The process relies on the in situ generation of hydroxyl radicals from hydrogen peroxide activated by ferric iron (Fe3+) under UV irradiation. Experiments were conducted using a photoreactor equipped with UV-A lamps (210 W and 113 W) and a UV-C lamp (75 W). The influence of several operating parameters, such as reagent concentrations, contact time, and light intensity, was investigated. Results showed that the highest treatment efficiency was achieved with UV-C irradiation, reaching an 80 % reduction in COD at optimal concentrations of 1.5 mmol/L Fe3+ and 0.2 mol/L H2O2. The process was also successfully tested on real leachate from the controlled landfill of Al Hoceima, achieving a 67.9 % COD removal after 24 h. These findings confirm the potential of the Fenton-like photo-oxidation process as an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for leachate treatment.
{"title":"Advanced oxidation of synthetic leachate: Performance of the photo-Fenton process for COD removal","authors":"Asmae Charki , Oumaima Fraiha , Najlae Zaki , Nouhaila Hadoudi , M'’hamed Ahari , Hossain El Ouarghi","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102827","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102827","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As part of optimizing leachate treatment, this study evaluates the efficiency of the Fenton-like photo-oxidation process (Fe<sup>3+</sup>/H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>/UV) for the degradation of organic contaminants in highly loaded synthetic leachate. The process relies on the in situ generation of hydroxyl radicals from hydrogen peroxide activated by ferric iron (Fe<sup>3+</sup>) under UV irradiation. Experiments were conducted using a photoreactor equipped with UV-A lamps (210 W and 113 W) and a UV-C lamp (75 W). The influence of several operating parameters, such as reagent concentrations, contact time, and light intensity, was investigated. Results showed that the highest treatment efficiency was achieved with UV-C irradiation, reaching an 80 % reduction in COD at optimal concentrations of 1.5 mmol/L Fe<sup>3+</sup> and 0.2 mol/L H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. The process was also successfully tested on real leachate from the controlled landfill of Al Hoceima, achieving a 67.9 % COD removal after 24 h. These findings confirm the potential of the Fenton-like photo-oxidation process as an effective, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for leachate treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102827"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145412915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102875
Xin Wang , Yichan Hu , Bangguo Kou , Xiaolong Zhu , Xinping Wang , Xiping Xing
Luminescence in the second near-infrared window (NIR-IIb, 1500–1700 nm) has garnered significant attention in bioimaging due to its advantages of deep tissue penetration and low autofluorescence. However, luminescent materials in this spectral range, particularly rare-earth nanomaterials, still face the core challenge of small absorption cross-sections leads to limited luminescence efficiency and poor dye sensitization performance. To address these issues, this study proposes a synergistic enhancement strategy. Ce3+and Yb3+ion doping was employed to enhance the downshifting luminescence of NaErF₄-based nanoparticles, while propylene glycol distearate was introduced as a morphology-directing agent to successfully fabricate NaErF₄: Ce3+, Yb3+ nanodisks via reaction-induced self-assembly. Research indicates that these uniquely structured nanodisks effectively shorten the energy transfer distance between dye molecules and rare-earth ions, thereby significantly improving sensitization efficiency. As a result, the downshifting luminescence intensity of the material in the NIRII region was remarkably enhanced by 62.5-fold. Systematic in vivo experiments further confirmed that the as-prepared nanodisks not only exhibit excellent luminescence performance in living organisms but also possess good biocompatibility, offering new insights into material design and fabrication strategies for developing high-performance bioimaging probes.
{"title":"Dye sensitized NaErF4: Ce3+, Yb3+ nanodisks achieve efficient near-infrared IIb region luminescence","authors":"Xin Wang , Yichan Hu , Bangguo Kou , Xiaolong Zhu , Xinping Wang , Xiping Xing","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102875","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102875","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><strong>Luminescence in the second near-infrared window (NIR-IIb, 1500–1700 nm) has garnered significant attention in bioimaging due to its advantages of deep tissue penetration and low autofluorescence. However, luminescent materials in this spectral range, particularly rare-earth nanomaterials, still face the core challenge of small absorption cross-sections leads to limited luminescence efficiency and poor dye sensitization performance. To address these issues, this study proposes a synergistic enhancement strategy. Ce</strong><sup>3<strong>+</strong></sup> <strong>and Yb</strong><sup>3<strong>+</strong></sup> <strong>ion doping was employed to enhance the</strong> downshifting <strong>luminescence of NaErF₄-based nanoparticles, while propylene glycol distearate was introduced as a morphology-directing agent to successfully fabricate NaErF₄: Ce</strong><sup>3<strong>+</strong></sup><strong>, Yb</strong><sup>3<strong>+</strong></sup> nanodisks <strong>via reaction-induced self-assembly. Research indicates that these uniquely structured</strong> nanodisks <strong>effectively shorten the energy transfer distance between dye molecules and rare-earth ions, thereby significantly improving sensitization efficiency. As a result, the</strong> downshifting <strong>luminescence intensity of the material in the NIR<img>II region was remarkably enhanced by 62.5-fold. Systematic in vivo experiments further confirmed that the as-prepared</strong> nanodisks <strong>not only exhibit excellent luminescence performance in living organisms but also possess good biocompatibility, offering new insights into material design and fabrication strategies for developing high-performance bioimaging probes.</strong></div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102875"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145516982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102854
Foziah A. Al-Saif , Eman H. Ismail , Samir A. Abdel-Latif
In this study, the preparation of novel nanosized Cobalt (II) and Nickel (II) complexes incorporating L-cysteine (Cys) and glutamic acid (Glu) as bidentate ligands are reported. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was used as a capping agent to control nanoparticle size and enhance biological activity. Bulk counterparts were also synthesized for comparative analysis. Comprehensive characterization using FTIR, UV–Vis, magnetic susceptibility, TGA, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, and atomic absorption spectroscopy confirmed distorted octahedral geometries with the formulas [Co(Cys)(Glu)(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O and [Ni(Cys)(Glu)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and FTIR verified nanoscale dimensions. The nanocomplexes exhibited potent antimicrobial activity was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans. Cytotoxicity assays against HepG2 cells revealed IC₅₀ values comparable to 5-fluorouracil, highlighting their promising anticancer potential. DFT and TD-DFT calculations performed using the B3LYP/6-311G** and B3LYP/6-311G**-LANL2DZ methods offered valuable information on the electronic configuration, bonding characteristics, and optical behavior. Remarkably, the nanocomplexes exhibited significant nonlinear optical (NLO) responses, indicating potential for optoelectronic applications. Molecular docking revealed strong binding of the complexes to the nucleocapsid protein of human coronavirus NL63, blocking its active site and suggesting antiviral potential consistent with experimental antimicrobial results. These findings emphasize the novelty and multifunctionality of CTAB-stabilized Co(II) and Ni(II) nanocomplexes, supporting their future use as promising antimicrobial, anticancer, and antiviral agents—particularly relevant in the context of emerging viral threats like COVID-19.
{"title":"Characterization of novel ternary transition metal complexes of Co(II) and Ni(II): Molecular docking and assessment of cytotoxicity and biological activity","authors":"Foziah A. Al-Saif , Eman H. Ismail , Samir A. Abdel-Latif","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102854","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102854","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, the preparation of novel nanosized Cobalt (II) and Nickel (II) complexes incorporating L-cysteine (Cys) and glutamic acid (Glu) as bidentate ligands are reported. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was used as a capping agent to control nanoparticle size and enhance biological activity. Bulk counterparts were also synthesized for comparative analysis. Comprehensive characterization using FTIR, UV–Vis, magnetic susceptibility, TGA, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, and atomic absorption spectroscopy confirmed distorted octahedral geometries with the formulas [Co(Cys)(Glu)(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O and [Ni(Cys)(Glu)(H₂O)₂]·1.5H₂O. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and FTIR verified nanoscale dimensions. The nanocomplexes exhibited potent antimicrobial activity was evaluated against <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>, <em>Escherichia coli</em>, <em>Aspergillus niger</em>, and <em>Candida albicans</em>. Cytotoxicity assays against HepG2 cells revealed IC₅₀ values comparable to 5-fluorouracil, highlighting their promising anticancer potential. DFT and TD-DFT calculations performed using the B3LYP/6-311G** and B3LYP/6-311G**-LANL2DZ methods offered valuable information on the electronic configuration, bonding characteristics, and optical behavior. Remarkably, the nanocomplexes exhibited significant nonlinear optical (NLO) responses, indicating potential for optoelectronic applications. Molecular docking revealed strong binding of the complexes to the nucleocapsid protein of human coronavirus NL63, blocking its active site and suggesting antiviral potential consistent with experimental antimicrobial results. These findings emphasize the novelty and multifunctionality of CTAB-stabilized Co(II) and Ni(II) nanocomplexes, supporting their future use as promising antimicrobial, anticancer, and antiviral agents—particularly relevant in the context of emerging viral threats like COVID-19.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102854"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145517047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102797
Marzie Soltani Alikooyi , Ali Abbasi Surki , Sina Fallah , Mehdi Ghasemi Nafchi
To investigate effects of some plant growth elicitors on rosemary under drought stress, a CRD factorial experiment was conducted at Shahrekord University, Iran. Full irrigation and drought stress (50 % full irrigation) as first factor, and varying concentrations of salicylic acid (SA) (100, 200, and 400 mg/L), L-phenylalanine (80, 160, and 320 mg/L), and lovastatin (40, 80, and 160 mg/L), along with a control as second factor were examined. Drought increased antioxidant activity (5 %), but decreased chlorophyll b (40 %), essential oil yield (12.6 %), and shoot dry weight (16.6 %), while foliar spraying with optimal concentrations of 200 mg/L SA and 320 mg/L L-phenylalanine under these conditions increased chlorophyll a, carotenoids, essential oil content, PAL enzyme activity, phenolic and flavonoid compounds. Main components of rosemary essential oil were α-pinene (11.9 %), camphor (12.9 %), 1,8-cineole (7.6 %), camphene (3.8 %), borneol (10.4 %), verbenone (4.9 %), and bornyl acetate (12.9 %) which reduced under drought, except for borneol and bornyl acetate. SA (100 mg/L) increased α-pinene (116 %), camphene (94 %) and 1,8-cineole (50.6 %), while 200 mg/L SA increased verbenone (58 %) and 320 mg/L L-phenylalanine increased borneol (20.6 %) and bornyl acetate (33.7 %). Higher concentrations of SA and L-phenylalanine decreased hydrocarbon monoterpenes while increased oxygenated monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. However, lovastatin likely redirected the energy towards other pathways, such as carotenoids, which prevent hydrocarbon monoterpenes conversion to oxygenated ones. Overall, it can be stated that SA, L-phenylalanine, and lovastatin improve plant performance especially under drought condition by enhancing specific pathways, thereby alleviating adverse effects of stress might be offers potential for special purposes.
{"title":"Essential oil variations and physiological responses of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) to growth elicitors under drought stress condition","authors":"Marzie Soltani Alikooyi , Ali Abbasi Surki , Sina Fallah , Mehdi Ghasemi Nafchi","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102797","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102797","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To investigate effects of some plant growth elicitors on rosemary under drought stress, a CRD factorial experiment was conducted at Shahrekord University, Iran. Full irrigation and drought stress (50 % full irrigation) as first factor, and varying concentrations of salicylic acid (SA) (100, 200, and 400 mg/L), <em>L</em>-phenylalanine (80, 160, and 320 mg/L), and lovastatin (40, 80, and 160 mg/L), along with a control as second factor were examined. Drought increased antioxidant activity (5 %), but decreased chlorophyll <em>b</em> (40 %), essential oil yield (12.6 %), and shoot dry weight (16.6 %), while foliar spraying with optimal concentrations of 200 mg/L SA and 320 mg/L <em>L</em>-phenylalanine under these conditions increased chlorophyll <em>a</em>, carotenoids, essential oil content, PAL enzyme activity, phenolic and flavonoid compounds. Main components of rosemary essential oil were α-pinene (11.9 %), camphor (12.9 %), 1,8-cineole (7.6 %), camphene (3.8 %), borneol (10.4 %), verbenone (4.9 %), and bornyl acetate (12.9 %) which reduced under drought, except for borneol and bornyl acetate. SA (100 mg/L) increased α-pinene (116 %), camphene (94 %) and 1,8-cineole (50.6 %), while 200 mg/L SA increased verbenone (58 %) and 320 mg/L <em>L</em>-phenylalanine increased borneol (20.6 %) and bornyl acetate (33.7 %). Higher concentrations of SA and <em>L</em>-phenylalanine decreased hydrocarbon monoterpenes while increased oxygenated monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. However, lovastatin likely redirected the energy towards other pathways, such as carotenoids, which prevent hydrocarbon monoterpenes conversion to oxygenated ones. Overall, it can be stated that SA, <em>L</em>-phenylalanine, and lovastatin improve plant performance especially under drought condition by enhancing specific pathways, thereby alleviating adverse effects of stress might be offers potential for special purposes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102797"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145412577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A novel core-shell structured magnetic nanocomposite with carbon and mesoporous silica shells supporting guanidine (Fe3O4@C@MCM41-guanidine) was developed to modify a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) for highly sensitive dopamine (DA) detection. The nanocomposite was synthesized through a controlled sol-gel process, featuring a magnetic Fe3O4 core (50 nm diameter), conductive carbon interlayer (8 nm thickness), and functionalized MCM-41 shell (15 nm thickness) with guanidine groups. Comprehensive characterization confirmed the hierarchical structure, superparamagnetic behavior (47 emu/g saturation magnetization), and thermal stability up to 350 °C. Electrochemical studies revealed the modified electrode's superior performance, exhibiting: (i) significant negative shift in oxidation potential at pH 4.0, (ii) 7.3-fold current enhancement versus bare GCE, and (iii) reduction in charge transfer resistance from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis. The sensor demonstrated exceptional analytical parameters, including a wide linear range (0.01–450 μM, R2 = 0.9997), ultra-low detection limit (3.6 nM, S/N = 3), and excellent selectivity against interferences (1000-fold ascorbic acid). Real-sample validation in human serum and urine showed high accuracy (92.4–101.6 % recovery) and precision (RSD < 3.8 %). The Fe3O4@C@MCM41-guanidine/GCE demonstrated superior electrochemical behavior compared to both bare GCE and Fe₃O₄/GCE.
{"title":"Core-shell magnetic MCM-41/guanidine nanocomposite-modified electrode for highly sensitive and selective detection of dopamine in some biological samples","authors":"Fardin Abedi, Hamid Reza Rajabi, Alireza Salimi Beni, Aliyeh Barzkar","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102809","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102809","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A novel core-shell structured magnetic nanocomposite with carbon and mesoporous silica shells supporting guanidine (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@C@MCM41-guanidine) was developed to modify a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) for highly sensitive dopamine (DA) detection. The nanocomposite was synthesized through a controlled sol-gel process, featuring a magnetic Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> core (50 nm diameter), conductive carbon interlayer (8 nm thickness), and functionalized MCM-41 shell (15 nm thickness) with guanidine groups. Comprehensive characterization confirmed the hierarchical structure, superparamagnetic behavior (47 emu/g saturation magnetization), and thermal stability up to 350 °C. Electrochemical studies revealed the modified electrode's superior performance, exhibiting: (i) significant negative shift in oxidation potential at pH 4.0, (ii) 7.3-fold current enhancement versus bare GCE, and (iii) reduction in charge transfer resistance from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis. The sensor demonstrated exceptional analytical parameters, including a wide linear range (0.01–450 μM, R<sup>2</sup> = 0.9997), ultra-low detection limit (3.6 nM, S/N = 3), and excellent selectivity against interferences (1000-fold ascorbic acid). Real-sample validation in human serum and urine showed high accuracy (92.4–101.6 % recovery) and precision (RSD < 3.8 %). The Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@C@MCM41-guanidine/GCE demonstrated superior electrochemical behavior compared to both bare GCE and Fe₃O₄/GCE.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102809"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145412578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In this study, new tetrazole derivatives were synthesized using Ugi-Azide four-component reaction in the presence of 1-aminopyrene, aryl aldehydes, alkyl isocyanide, and trimethylsilyl azide in good yields (74–87 %). The reactions were carried out at room temperature in ethanol as solvent, and the products were purified without the need for chromatography. In addition to characterization of the structure of all products, the fluorescence emission spectroscopy in dilute ethanol solution were also investigated. All of the tetrazole molecules had an emission wavelength of about 420 nm (visible region) with the quantum yields 32–78 %.
{"title":"Ugi-Azide reactions for the synthesis of aminopyrene-tetrazole-linked derivatives and the investigation of their emission properties","authors":"Armin Pasha-Milani , Zarrin Ghasemi , Hamideh Haghighat , Somayeh Rashtabad Jadidi","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102843","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102843","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, new tetrazole derivatives were synthesized using Ugi-Azide four-component reaction in the presence of 1-aminopyrene, aryl aldehydes, alkyl isocyanide, and trimethylsilyl azide in good yields (74–87 %). The reactions were carried out at room temperature in ethanol as solvent, and the products were purified without the need for chromatography. In addition to characterization of the structure of all products, the fluorescence emission spectroscopy in dilute ethanol solution were also investigated. All of the tetrazole molecules had an emission wavelength of about 420 nm (visible region) with the quantum yields 32–78 %.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102843"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145462832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102864
Zi-Miao Wu , Meng-Jia Xu , Xiao-Meng Guo , Jian-Ke Ma , Xiu-Ling Gu , Li Cheng , Juan Sun
Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus sparks global crisis and novel fatty acid synthesis enzyme FabH inhibitors could overcome resistance. Through rational design, we developed a series of quinazolinone-benzodioxin FabH inhibitors. The results showed that some of the newly synthesized compounds exhibited good antibacterial effects against the Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Through molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations with the FabH, we explored the potential antibacterial mechanisms of these compounds. Furthermore, we optimized the compound with the best antibacterial activity, compound 4d, and assessed its ability to inhibit and disrupt biofilms using live/dead cell staining techniques. The results indicated that compound 4d had a significant capacity to disrupt biofilms, thereby significantly enhancing its antibacterial efficacy. These findings provide important theoretical basis and valuable clues for the development of novel antibacterial agents.
{"title":"Design, synthesis, and anti-Staphylococcus aureus evaluation of quinazolinone-based FabH inhibitors","authors":"Zi-Miao Wu , Meng-Jia Xu , Xiao-Meng Guo , Jian-Ke Ma , Xiu-Ling Gu , Li Cheng , Juan Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102864","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102864","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Multidrug-resistant <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> sparks global crisis and novel fatty acid synthesis enzyme FabH inhibitors could overcome resistance. Through rational design, we developed a series of quinazolinone-benzodioxin FabH inhibitors. The results showed that some of the newly synthesized compounds exhibited good antibacterial effects against the Gram-positive bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>. Through molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations with the FabH, we explored the potential antibacterial mechanisms of these compounds. Furthermore, we optimized the compound with the best antibacterial activity, compound <strong>4d</strong>, and assessed its ability to inhibit and disrupt biofilms using live/dead cell staining techniques. The results indicated that compound <strong>4d</strong> had a significant capacity to disrupt biofilms, thereby significantly enhancing its antibacterial efficacy. These findings provide important theoretical basis and valuable clues for the development of novel antibacterial agents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102864"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145462738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Environmentally benign hydrogels can be termed as green hydrogels. They can be prepared by utilizing biopolymers, synthetic polymers and semi synthetic polymers as basic materials. These are emerging as sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic hydrogels due to their non toxic nature, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Their eco-friendly nature has made them highly attractive for biomedical applications, including drug delivery, wound healing and tissue engineering as well as in field of agriculture and in environmental remediation. Green hydrogels reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and minimize environmental impact and thus making them an ideal class of materials for future technologies. In spite of eco-friendly nature of green hydrogels they are facing challenges related to their weak mechanical strength, stability under physiological conditions, scalability and cost effective production. Emerging strategies to address these limitations include hybrid hydrogels that blend natural and synthetic polymers, nanotechnology-assisted structural tuning, and advanced fabrication techniques such as 3D and 4D printing. These innovations allow precise control over hydrogel architecture, porosity, and adaptability, enhancing their biomedical potential. Green hydrogels represent a transformative platform for next-generation biomaterials. By integrating sustainability, functionality, and safety, they offer promising pathways for advancing regenerative medicine, personalized drug delivery, and environmentally responsible material design. This review provides their classification, preparation strategies, and a concise overview of recent research, with emphasis on their emerging biomedical and healthcare applications.
{"title":"Recent advancement and applications of green hydrogels: Revolutionizing biomedicine and environmental sustainability","authors":"Sundaram Khare , Samit Kumar , Priya Urmaliya , Shailendra Yadav","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102857","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102857","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmentally benign hydrogels can be termed as green hydrogels. They can be prepared by utilizing biopolymers, synthetic polymers and semi synthetic polymers as basic materials. These are emerging as sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic hydrogels due to their non toxic nature, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Their eco-friendly nature has made them highly attractive for biomedical applications, including drug delivery, wound healing and tissue engineering as well as in field of agriculture and in environmental remediation. Green hydrogels reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and minimize environmental impact and thus making them an ideal class of materials for future technologies. In spite of eco-friendly nature of green hydrogels they are facing challenges related to their weak mechanical strength, stability under physiological conditions, scalability and cost effective production. Emerging strategies to address these limitations include hybrid hydrogels that blend natural and synthetic polymers, nanotechnology-assisted structural tuning, and advanced fabrication techniques such as 3D and 4D printing. These innovations allow precise control over hydrogel architecture, porosity, and adaptability, enhancing their biomedical potential. Green hydrogels represent a transformative platform for next-generation biomaterials. By integrating sustainability, functionality, and safety, they offer promising pathways for advancing regenerative medicine, personalized drug delivery, and environmentally responsible material design. This review provides their classification, preparation strategies, and a concise overview of recent research, with emphasis on their emerging biomedical and healthcare applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102857"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145462939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leather processing involves a significant operation called retanning, which develops the physical properties of the final leather. It can ensure eco-friendly and sustainable leather production through the utilization of various vegetable tannin reagents, resulting in a reduced impact on hazardous elements, such as chromium. This study focuses on the extraction of tannin from Xylocarpus granatum seed for the potential use in retanning. The presence of tannin in Xylocarpus granatum seed showed about 16.77 % with 3110 mg/L TDS, 10.25 % moisture, and 5.4 pH. The tannin extracted from Xylocarpus granatum seed was characterized through FTIR analysis to identify the presence of essential functional groups in tannin. The Xylocarpus granatum retanned leather revealed superior physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength (292.89 kg/cm2 in parallel and 285.65 kg/cm2 in perpendicular), elongation at break (51.18 % in parallel and 49.8 % in perpendicular), ball burst strength (30.59 kg), distention (7.19 mm), and shrinkage temperature (109.2 °C). Additionally, the crust leather assessment through SEM analysis revealed a compact, well-organized fiber orientation. Hence, these observations suggested that the use of Xylocarpus granatum tannin in leather processing could be a natural, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative.
{"title":"Vegetable tannin from Xylocarpus granatum fruit seeds: extraction, characterization, and application in leather manufacturing","authors":"Md. Abul Hashem, Md. Tanim Hasan, Abid Hassan, Md. Mukimujjaman Miem, Modinatul Maoya, Tanzila Parvin Ame","doi":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102821","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102821","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Leather processing involves a significant operation called retanning, which develops the physical properties of the final leather. It can ensure eco-friendly and sustainable leather production through the utilization of various vegetable tannin reagents, resulting in a reduced impact on hazardous elements, such as chromium. This study focuses on the extraction of tannin from <em>Xylocarpus granatum</em> seed for the potential use in retanning. The presence of tannin in <em>Xylocarpus granatum</em> seed showed about 16.77 % with 3110 mg/L TDS, 10.25 % moisture, and 5.4 pH. The tannin extracted from <em>Xylocarpus granatum</em> seed was characterized through FTIR analysis to identify the presence of essential functional groups in tannin. The <em>Xylocarpus granatum</em> retanned leather revealed superior physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength (292.89 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> in parallel and 285.65 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> in perpendicular), elongation at break (51.18 % in parallel and 49.8 % in perpendicular), ball burst strength (30.59 kg), distention (7.19 mm), and shrinkage temperature (109.2 °C). Additionally, the crust leather assessment through SEM analysis revealed a compact, well-organized fiber orientation. Hence, these observations suggested that the use of <em>Xylocarpus granatum</em> tannin in leather processing could be a natural, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":420,"journal":{"name":"Results in Chemistry","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 102821"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145412731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}