Molecules, Volume 29, Issue 12

(1) Background: In the quest to accurately model the radiolysis of water in its supercritical state, a detailed understanding of water’s molecular structure, particularly how water molecules are arranged in this unique state, is essential. (2)...

Homogeneous catalysis involving a transition metal agostic interaction (TM^…H^…C) is an attractive strategy for C–H bond activation, in which the transition metal agostic intermediates serve as the critical component. To investigate...

The DEAD-box RNA helicase Ded1 is an essential yeast protein involved in translation initiation that belongs to the DDX3 subfamily. The purified Ded1 protein is an ATP-dependent RNA-binding protein and an RNA-dependent ATPase, but it was previously f...

Flexible and transparent surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates have attracted considerable attention for their ability to enable the direct in situ detection of analytes on curved surfaces. However, the curvature of an object can impact...

A novel coordination polymer [Zn(atyha)₂]_n (1) (Hatyha = 2-(2-aminothiazole-4-yl)-2- hydroxyiminoacetic acid) was constructed by hydrothermal reaction of Zn²⁺ with Hatyha ligand. CP 1 exhibits a 2D (4,4)-connected topological framework with Schlä...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a global health threat. Ribonuclease H (RNase H), part of the virus polymerase protein, cleaves the pgRNA template during viral genome replication. Inhibition of RNase H activity prevents (+) DNA strand synthesis and r...

Nitroxides are stable radicals consisting of a nitroxyl group, >N-O^•, which carries an unpaired electron. This group is responsible for the paramagnetic and antioxidant properties of these compounds. A recent study evaluated the effects of py...

Potassium channels have recently emerged as suitable target for the treatment of epileptic diseases. Among potassium channels, KCNT1 channels are the most widely characterized as responsible for several epileptic and developmental encephalopathies. N...

MnO has attracted much attention as the anode for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to its high specific capacity. However, the low conductivity limited its large application. An effective solution to solve this problem is carbon coating. Biomass carbon...

Chronic wound treatments pose a challenge for healthcare worldwide, particularly for the people in developed countries. Chronic wounds significantly impair quality of life, especially among the elderly. Current research is devoted to novel approaches...

Fuel cells are at the forefront of modern energy research, with graphene-based materials emerging as key enhancers of performance. This overview explores recent advancements in graphene-based cathode materials for fuel cell applications. Graphene&rsq...

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have the potential to directly convert the chemical energy in organic matter into electrical energy, making them a promising technology for achieving sustainable energy production alongside wastewater treatment. However, t...

In this study, the optimal microwave-assisted sol-gel synthesis parameters for achieving TiO₂ nanoparticles with the highest specific surface area and photocatalytic activity were determined. Titanium isopropoxide was used as a precursor to prepare t...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a multifactorial and complicated metabolic disorder, is a growing public health problem. Numerous studies have indicated that bioactive compounds from herbal medicine have beneficial effects on T2DM prevention and tre...

In the development of ultra-deep wells, extremely high temperatures can lead to inefficiency of additives in drilling fluids. Hence, there is a need to prepare additives with a simple preparation process and good effects at ultra-high temperatures to...

The strain Gluconobacter oxydans LMG 1385 was used for the bioconversion of crude glycerol to dihydroxyacetone. The suitability of fed-batch cultures for the production of dihydroxyacetone was determined, and the influence of the pH of the culture me...

Since the discovery of metal-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloadditions, 1,2,3-triazoles have been widely used as linkers for various residues. 1,2,3-Triazole is an aromatic five-membered cyclic compound consisting of three nitrogen and two carbon a...

The tetradentate ligand, merging a carbazole unit with high triplet energy and dimethoxy bipyridine, renowned for its exceptional quantum efficiency in coordination with metals like Pt, is expected to demonstrate remarkable luminescent properties. Ho...

A method was developed to identify and trace the geographic sources of Erigeron breviscapus using high-resolution mass spectrometry and chemometrics. The representative samples were collected from the geographic area of Honghe Dengzhanhua and other a...

In this study, RM (red mud) was acidified with sulfuric acid, and the acidified ARM (acidified red mud) was utilized as an innovative adsorption material for treating antibiotic-containing wastewater. The adsorption conditions, kinetics, isotherms, t...

In this work, core and core–shell microparticles formed by Ni-Mn-Co oxides with controlled composition were fabricated by an oxalate-assisted co-precipitation route, and their properties were analysed by diverse microscopy and spectroscopy tech...

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This article reports a simple hydrothermal method for synthesizing nickel disulfide (NiS₂) on the surface of fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) glass, followed by the deposition of 5 nm Au nanoparticles on the electrode surface by physical vapor depositi...

The crystal structures of two newly synthesized nitrilotriacetate oxidovanadium(IV) salts, namely [QH][VO(nta)(H₂O)](H₂O)₂ (I) and [(acr)H][VO(nta)(H₂O)](H₂O)₂ (II), were determined. Additionally, the cytotoxic effects of four N-heterocyclic nitrilot...

In-depth insights into the oligomers of carbon dots (CDs) prepared from small-molecule precursors are important in the study of the carbonization mechanism of CDs and for our knowledge of their complex structure. Herein, citric acid (CA) and ethylene...

Peanut shells’ adsorption performance in caffeine and triclosan removal was studied. Peanut shells were analyzed for their chemical composition, morphology, and surface functional groups. Batch adsorption and fixed-bed column experiments were c...

In this study, hybrid skeleton material ZIF-8@ZIF-67 was synthesized by the epitaxial growth method and then was utilized as a carrier for encapsulating Pseudomonas fluorescens lipase (PFL) through the co-precipitation method, resulting in the prepar...

The abuse and irrational use of tetracyclines (TCs) in human medicine and animal husbandry has become a serious concern, affecting the ecological environment and human health. The aim of this study was to develop a sensitive and selective method usin...

Halogenated boroxine K₂[B₃O₃F₄OH] (HB), an inorganic derivative of cyclic anhydride of boronic acid, is patented as a boron-containing compound with potential for the treatment of both benign and malignant skin changes. HB has effectively inhibited t...

The Lichen moth, Lyclene dharma dharma (Arctiidae, Lithosiinae), plays a significant role in forest ecosystem dynamics. A concise and novel method to synthesize the active sex pheromone components, (S)-14-methyloctadecan-2-one ((S)-1), (S)-6-methyloc...

1,2-Dihydroisoquinolines are important compounds due to their biological and medicinal activities, and numerous approaches to their synthesis have been reported. Recently, we reported a facile synthesis of trisubstituted allenamides via N-acetylation...

ZnO nanorod nonwoven fabrics (ZNRN) were developed through hydrothermal synthesis to facilitate the prevention of the transmission of respiratory pathogens. The superhydrophobicity and antibacterial properties of ZNRN were improved through the respon...

Two-dimensional MXenes have become an important material for electrochemical sensing of biomolecules due to their excellent electric properties, large surface area and hydrophilicity. However, the simultaneous detection of multiple biomolecules using...

Secondary metabolites, bioactive compounds produced by living organisms, can unveil symbiotic relationships in nature. In this study, soilborne entomopathogenic nematodes associated with symbiotic bacteria (Xenorhabdus stockiae and Photorhabdus lumin...

Developing a low-cost and highly efficient semiconductor photocatalyst for the decomposition of organic pollutants and antibiotics is highly desirable. Herein, FeOOH nanosheets were prepared using a liquid-phase stirring technique and combined with Z...

Specialized chemicals are used for intensifying food production, including boosting meat and crop yields. Among the applied formulations, antibiotics and pesticides pose a severe threat to the natural balance of the ecosystem, as they either contribu...

Accurately predicting drug–target interactions is a critical yet challenging task in drug discovery. Traditionally, pocket detection and drug–target affinity prediction have been treated as separate aspects of drug–target interactio...

As a toxic Volatile Organic Pollutant (TVOC), formaldehyde has a toxic effect on microorganisms, consequently inhibiting the biochemical process of formaldehyde wastewater treatment. Therefore, the selective degradation of formaldehyde is of great si...

Conformations in the solid state are typically fixed during crystallization. Transference of “frozen” C=C conformations in 3,5-bis((E)-2-(pyridin-4-yl)vinyl)methylbenzene (CH₃-3,5-bpeb) by photodimerization selectively yielded cyclobutane...

The efficient segregation of radioactive nuclides from low-level radioactive liquid waste (LLRW) is paramount for nuclear emergency protocols and waste minimization. Here, we synthesized Na₃FePO₄CO₃ (NFPC) via a one-pot hydrothermal method and applie...

Copper (II), a vital fungicide in organic viticulture, also acts as a wine oxidation catalyst. However, limited data are currently available on the impact that maximum allowed copper (II) ion doses in wine grapes at harvest can have on aged wine qual...

The direct 1,6-nucleophilic difluoromethylation, trifluoromethylation, and difluoroalkylation of para-quinone methides (p-QMs) with Me₃SiRf (Rf = CF₂H, CF₃, CF₂CF₃, CF₂COOEt, and CF₂SPh) under mild conditions are described. Although Me₃SiCF₂H shows l...

A highly sensitive, selective and recyclable histidine detection method based on magnetic Fe₃O₄@mTiO₂ (M-TiO₂) nanocomposites with SERRS was developed. Mesoporous M-TiO₂ nanoparticles were functionalized with 4-aminothiophenol and then coupled with h...

The Ecuadorian Amazon harbors numerous wild and cultivated species used as food, many of which are underutilized. This review explores the bioactive potential of five such fruits—Borojó (Alibertia patinoi); Chonta (Bactris gasipaes); Ara...

This work reviews the progression of chemical analysis via Cherenkov emissions, i.e., Cherenkov Photometry and Cherenkov Emission Spectroscopy, from its introduction in the literature up to modern developments. In presenting the history of this field...

The integration of two-dimensional Ti₃C₂T_x nanosheets and other materials offers broader application options in the antibacterial field. Ti₃C₂T_x-based composites demonstrate synergistic physical, chemical, and photodynamic antibacterial activity. In...

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as promising renewable electrode materials for LIBs and gained significant attention, but their capacity has been limited by the densely packed 2D layer structures, low active site availability, and poo...

The distinctive electron structures of luminescent radicals offer considerable potential for a diverse array of applications. Up to now, the luminescent properties of radicals have been modulated through the introduction of electron-donating substitu...

Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable, optically isotropic, transparent, or semi-transparent mixed solutions composed of two immiscible solvents stabilized by amphiphilic solutes. This comprehensive review explores state-of-the-art techniques f...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is difficult to cure and easy to relapse, leading to poor quality of life for patients. Oxymatrine (OMT) is one of the main alkaloids of Sophora flavescens Aiton, which has many effects, such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidati...