Molecules, Volume 29, Issue 18

Air frying as a new roasting technology has potential for roasted fish production. In this study, the changes in volatile compounds (VCs) during air frying of tilapia were studied by quantitative gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry, fo...

In this work, a MoS₂/C heterostructure was designed and prepared through an in situ composite method. The introduction of carbon during the synthesis process altered the morphology and size of MoS₂, resulting in a reduction in the size of the flower-...

In this study, a new and straightforward process for the preparation of budesonide 21-phosphate (Bud-21P) and its disodium salt (Bud-21P-Na2) is described. The method results in a yield comparable to those obtained by diphosphoryl chloride, but it is...

In recent years, solar energy has become popular because of its clean and renewable properties. Meanwhile, two-dimensional materials have become a new favorite in scientific research due to their unique physicochemical properties. Among them, monolay...

It is a well-established standard to describe ground-state chemical reactions at an ab initio level of multi-electron theory. Fast reactions can be directly simulated. The most widely used approach is density functional theory for the electronic stru...

A new easy protocol to functionalize the middle layer of commercial surgical face masks (FMs) with Zn and Cu oxides is proposed in order to obtain antibacterial personal protective equipment. Zinc and copper oxides were synthesized embedded in a poly...

The hydrophobic reagent 6-hexyl-4-(2-thiazolylazo)resorcinol (HTAR) was investigated as part of a cloud-point extraction (CPE) system for the spectrophotometric determination of Zn(II). In the system, complexes with different stoichiometries, includi...

Emulsion products with natural antimicrobials are becoming increasingly popular for topical application. Mandelic Acid is interesting in cosmetics due to its potent exfoliating properties, which have driven advancements in skincare technologies. Esse...

Carbon dots (CDs) are attracting increasing research attention due to their exceptional attributes, including their biocompatibility, water solubility, minimal toxicity, high photoluminescence, and easy functionalization. Green CDs, derived from natu...

A highly accurate, precise, and simple liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method for ketotifen (KTF) estimation from Beagle dog plasma was developed and validated, with ketotifen-d3 (KTF-d3) as the internal standard (IS)....

Selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides (NO_x) with ammonia (NH₃-SCR) has been implemented in response to the regulation of NO_x emissions from stationary and mobile sources above 300 °C. However, the development of NH₃-SCR catalysts activ...

Anatase titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has emerged as a potential anode material for sodium-ion hybrid capacitors (SICs) in terms of its nontoxicity, high structure stability and cost-effectiveness. However, its inherent poor electrical conductivity and lim...

This study explores the efficient conversion of castor oil to sebacic acid utilizing iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) loaded on activated carbons as catalysts. Through a combination of saponification, acidification, and catalytic cracking, sebacic acid was produce...

Neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) is a highly aggressive cancer that is resistant to hormone therapy and characterized by poor prognosis, as well as limited therapeutic options. Since the natural product lycobetaine was reported to exhibit good a...

Quantum chemical topology addresses the study of the chemical structure by applying the tools of differential topology to scalar and vector fields obtained by quantum mechanics. Here, the magnetically induced isotropically averaged Lorentz force dens...

Trypanosoma cruzi is a protozoan parasite that causes Chagas disease in humans. The current antichagasic drugs nifurtimox and benznidazole have inconveniences of toxicity; therefore, the search for alternative therapeutic strategies is necessary. The...

Despite the fact that doping nanoparticles into insulating transformer oil has proven to be an effective method of enhancing its dielectric and electrical properties, it remains unclear how different types and surface conditions of nanoparticles may...

The impact of degradation on plastics is a critical factor influencing their properties and behavior, particularly evident in polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) and their blends. However, the effect of photoaging and thermal degradation, specif...

The novel antiparkinsonian agent PA-96 is the focus of our research. PA-96 supported the survival of cultured naïve dopamine neurons, alleviated motor deficits in MPTP and haloperidol-based mice models of Parkinson’s disease, and increased...

Bioremediation of acid mine drainage (AMD) was often challenged by poor tolerance of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) to heavy metals and low bioactivity. The highly active immobilized particles with Fe⁰/Fe²⁺ enhanced SRB (Fe^0/2+-SRB) were prepared by...

2-Chloropyridine-3-carbonitrile derivative 1 was utilized as a key precursor to build a series of linear and angular annulated pyridines linked to a 6-hydroxy-4,7-dimethoxybenzofuran moiety. Reaction of substrate 1 with various hydrazines afforded py...

A Dy(III) coordination polymer (CP), [Dy(spasds)(H₂O)₂]_n (1) (Na₂Hspasds = 5-(4-sulfophenylazo)salicylic disodium salt), has been synthesized using a hydrothermal method and characterized. 1 features a 2D layered structure, where the spasda³⁻ a...

The advancement of cost-effective, high-performance catalysts for both electrochemical oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs) and oxygen evolution reactions (OERs) is crucial for the widespread implementation of metal–air batteries. In this research...

Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOECs) can electro-reduce carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, which not only effectively utilizes greenhouse gases, but also converts excess electrical energy into chemical energy. Perovskite-based oxides with exsolved...

While hundreds of complexes of the general formula [Ni(η⁵-C₅H₅)(NHC)(X)] exist (NHC = a N-heterocyclic carbene, X = Cl, Br, I), none is yet known with X = F. We attempted to prepare such a species by reacting nickelocene with imidazolium fluoride...

As a prescription drug, retinoic acid is listed as a banned cosmetic additive in the EU and China regulations. Currently, spectrophotometric methods, including thin-layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and HPLC&n...

In this study, a turn-on fluorescence sensor for the detection of adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) was developed and tested using ATP-DNA2-Ag NCs. The results showed that the fluorescence of ATP-DNA2-Ag NCs was significantly enhanced with the ad...

Drug overuse harms the biosphere, leading to disturbances in ecosystems’ functioning. Consequently, more and more actions are being taken to minimise the harmful impact of xenopharmaceuticals on the environment. One of the innovative solutions...

Herein, we study the London dispersion forces between organic structure directing agents (OSDAs)—here tetraalkyl-ammonium or -phosphonium molecules—and silica zeolite frameworks (FWs). We demonstrate that the interaction energy for these...

Amino acids with unusual types of chirality and their derivatives have recently attracted attention as precursors in the synthesis of chiral catalysts and peptide analogues with unique properties. In this study, we have synthesized a new nido-carbora...

Saponins are an important class of active components in Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), which are present in large quantities in Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Polygonati Rhizoma, etc., and have immune regulation, anti-tumor...

Traditional polyimides have highly conjugated structures, causing significant coloration under visible light. Fluorinated colorless polyimides, known for their light weight and excellent optical properties, are considered ideal for future aerospace o...

Iron oxide nanoparticles are extensively utilized in various fields, particularly in biomedical applications. For such uses, nanoparticles must meet specific criteria, including precise size, morphology, physico-chemical properties, stability, and bi...

The zelkovamycin family is a class of cyclic octapeptides with potent antibacterial and antiviral activity. Due to their unique chemical structures and excellent bioactivity, zelkovamycins have consistently attracted the interest of synthetic chemist...

A highly efficient and sensitive ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) system with laser desorption sampling was applied for rapid explosive detection using different surface materials. This portable IMS detector, powered by a battery, offers mobility and...

Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) offers a promising platform for non-invasive and gentle cell detachment. However, conventional PNIPAM-based substrates often suffer from limitations including limited stability and reduced reusability, which hinde...

High-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) have become one of the important development directions of PEMFCs because of their outstanding features, including fast reaction kinetics, high tolerance against impurities in fuel, and...

Calcium phosphates (CaPs) and their substituted derivatives encompass a large number of compounds with a vast presence in nature that have aroused a great interest for decades. In particular, hydroxyapatite (HAp, Ca₁₀(OH)₂(PO₄)₆) is the most abundant...

Atraphaxis pyrifolia, a native medicinal plant of Central Asia, has a long history of traditional medicinal use; however, scientific research on its phytochemical and biological properties remains scarce. This paper aims to elucidate its chemical pro...

The Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO₂ composites were synthesized using the solvothermal method. XRD, FTIR, and SEM techniques were utilized to characterize the Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO₂ composites employed for simulating levofloxacin hydrochloride in wastewater. The impact of...

Lithium, a natural element, has been employed as a mental stabilizer in psychiatric treatments; however, some reports indicate it has an anticancer effect, prompting the consideration of repurposing lithium for cancer treatment. The potential antican...

Secondary polyphenol metabolites, urolithins (UROs), have anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties. Therefore, their biological activity relies on blood transport via human serum albumin (HSA) and tissue distribution. The main g...

Drug innovation traditionally follows a de novo approach with new molecules through a complex preclinical and clinical pathway. In addition to this strategy, drug repositioning has also become an important complementary approach, which can be shorter...

The synthesis and structural analysis of (Me₃SiC₅H₄)TiCl₂(OAr) [OAr = O-2,6-ⁱPr₂-4-RC₆H₂; R = H, SiEt₃] revealed that it exhibits higher catalytic activities than (^tBuC₅H₄)TiCl₂(OAr), Cp*TiCl₂(OAr), with efficient comonomer incorporation in ethylene/...

Despite advancements in the sensitivity and performance of analytical instruments, sample preparation remains a bottleneck in the analytical process. Currently, solid-phase extraction is more widely used than traditional organic solvent extraction du...

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women, and is characterized by its histological and molecular heterogeneity. Luminal BC is an estrogen receptor-positive subtype, with varied clinical courses. Although BC patients are eligible for horm...

Non-dairy creamer is a class of microencapsulated powdered fats and oils that are widely used in the food industry. However, the oils used in it are hydrogenated vegetable oils, which contain large amounts of saturated fatty acids and are extremely h...

The azomethine TPA-(BTZ)₃-TPA with a donor–acceptor–acceptor–acceptor–donor structure has been synthesized and characterized. Azomethine TPA-(BTZ)₃-TPA exhibited luminescence properties and a positive solvatochromic effect. El...

Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (C. speciosa) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that possesses not only abundant nutritional value but also significant medicinal properties. The extracts of C. speciosa fruits effectively reduce urate levels...

Catechin is one of the representative antioxidants that shows physiological activities such as an anti-cancer effect. We have developed a chemically modified catechin analog possessing a planar structure, which shows an enhanced radical-scavenging ac...