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Molecules, Volume 25, Issue 1

January-1 2020 - 238 articles

Cover Story: Nitroaromatics are widely used compounds in industrial processes, and as a result are among the most common anthropogenic pollutants. Their catalytic reduction to less toxic and synthetically useful aminophenols may be a viable remediation strategy. To date, the majority of work focuses on precisely tailored noble metal-based nanocatalysts. The cost of such systems hampers practical application. We report a facile route to bulk cobalt oxide-based materials, via a combined mechanochemical and calcination approach. Vibratory ball milling of CoCl2(H2O)6 with KOH, and subsequent calcination, afforded three cobalt oxide-based materials with different combinations of CoO(OH), Co(OH)2, and Co3O4. All three proved active for the reduction of 4-nitrophenol and related aminonitrophenols. View this paper.
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  • Review
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30 Citations
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Bioplatform Fabrication Approaches Affecting Chitosan-Based Interpolymer Complex Properties and Performance as Wound Dressings

  • Hillary Mndlovu,
  • Lisa C. du Toit,
  • Pradeep Kumar,
  • Yahya E. Choonara,
  • Thashree Marimuthu,
  • Pierre P. D. Kondiah and
  • Viness Pillay
Molecules2020, 25(1), 222;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010222

6 January 2020

Chitosan can form interpolymer complexes (IPCs) with anionic polymers to form biomedical platforms (BMPs) for wound dressing/healing applications. This has resulted in its application in various BMPs such as gauze, nano/microparticles, hydrogels, sca...

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Hierarchical Structure of the Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Endocarp: Functional Morphology and its Influence on Fracture Toughness

  • Stefanie Schmier,
  • Naoe Hosoda and
  • Thomas Speck
Molecules2020, 25(1), 223;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010223

6 January 2020

In recent years, the biomimetic potential of lignified or partially lignified fruit pericarps has moved into focus. For the transfer of functional principles into biomimetic applications, a profound understanding of the structural composition of the...

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Chelerythrine Chloride Downregulates β-Catenin and Inhibits Stem Cell Properties of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

  • Win Sen Heng and
  • Shiau-Chuen Cheah
Molecules2020, 25(1), 224;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010224

6 January 2020

Plant secondary metabolites have been seen as alternatives to seeking new medicines for treating various diseases. Phytochemical scientists remain hopeful that compounds isolated from natural sources could help alleviate the leading problem in oncolo...

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The Link between Polyphenol Structure, Antioxidant Capacity and Shelf-Life Stability in the Presence of Fructose and Ascorbic Acid

  • Inbal Hanuka Katz,
  • Eden Eran Nagar,
  • Zoya Okun and
  • Avi Shpigelman
Molecules2020, 25(1), 225;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010225

6 January 2020

Polyphenols play an important role in the sensorial and health-promoting properties of fruits and vegetables and display varying structure-dependent stability during processing and shelf-life. The current work aimed to increase the fundamental unders...

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Chitosan-Based Bio-Composite Modified with Thiocarbamate Moiety for Decontamination of Cations from the Aqueous Media

  • Nisar Ali,
  • Adnan Khan,
  • Muhammad Bilal,
  • Sumeet Malik,
  • Syed Badshah and
  • Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Molecules2020, 25(1), 226;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010226

6 January 2020

Herein, we report the development of chitosan (CH)-based bio-composite modified with acrylonitrile (AN) in the presence of carbon disulfide. The current work aimed to increase the Lewis basic centers on the polymeric backbone using single-step three-...

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Screening of Nanocellulose from Different Biomass Resources and Its Integration for Hydrophobic Transparent Nanopaper

  • Yanran Qi,
  • Hao Zhang,
  • Dandan Xu,
  • Zaixin He,
  • Xiya Pan,
  • Shihan Gui,
  • Xiaohan Dai,
  • Jilong Fan,
  • Xiaoying Dong and
  • Yongfeng Li
Molecules2020, 25(1), 227;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010227

6 January 2020

Petroleum-based plastics, such as PP, PE, PVC, etc., have become an important source of environmental pollution due to their hard degradation, posing a serious threat to the human health. Isolating nanocellulose from abundant biomass waste resources...

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Biocompatible Organic Coatings Based on Bisphosphonic Acid RGD-Derivatives for PEO-Modified Titanium Implants

  • Lyudmila V. Parfenova,
  • Elena S. Lukina,
  • Zulfia R. Galimshina,
  • Guzel U. Gil’fanova,
  • Veta R. Mukaeva,
  • Ruzil G. Farrakhov,
  • Ksenia V. Danilko,
  • Grigory S. Dyakonov and
  • Evgeny V. Parfenov
Molecules2020, 25(1), 229;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010229

6 January 2020

Currently, significant attention is attracted to the problem of the development of the specific architecture and composition of the surface layer in order to control the biocompatibility of implants made of titanium and its alloys. The titanium surfa...

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Iron-Catalyzed C(sp2)–C(sp3) Cross-Coupling of Aryl Chlorobenzoates with Alkyl Grignard Reagents

  • Elwira Bisz and
  • Michal Szostak
Molecules2020, 25(1), 230;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010230

6 January 2020

Aryl benzoates are compounds of high importance in organic synthesis. Herein, we report the iron-catalyzed C(sp2)–C(sp3) Kumada cross-coupling of aryl chlorobenzoates with alkyl Grignard reagents. The method is characterized by the use of envir...

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Correction: Zhao, X.W., et al. Dioscin Induces the Apoptosis of Human Cervical Carcinoma HeLa and SiHa Cells Through ROS-mediated DNA Damage, Cell Cycle Arrest and Mitochondrial Signaling Pathways. Molecules 2016, 21, 730

  • Xinwei Zhao,
  • Xufeng Tao,
  • Lina Xu,
  • Lianhong Yin,
  • Yan Qi,
  • Youwei Xu,
  • Xu Han and
  • Jinyong Peng
Molecules2020, 25(1), 232;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010232

6 January 2020

During the course of a review of our publications, an error in the title paper [...]

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Comparative Phytochemical Characterization, Genetic Profile, and Antiproliferative Activity of Polyphenol-Rich Extracts from Pigmented Tubers of Different Solanum tuberosum Varieties

  • Luigi De Masi,
  • Paola Bontempo,
  • Daniela Rigano,
  • Paola Stiuso,
  • Vincenzo Carafa,
  • Angela Nebbioso,
  • Sonia Piacente,
  • Paola Montoro,
  • Riccardo Aversano and
  • Vincenzo D’Amelia
  • + 2 authors
Molecules2020, 25(1), 233;https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25010233

6 January 2020

Plants produce a vast array of biomolecules with beneficial effects for human health. In this study, polyphenol and anthocyanin-rich extracts (PAE) from pigmented tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. varieties “Blue Star”, “Magenta Love&r...

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