Molecules, Volume 29, Issue 20

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are gaining prominence in the photovoltaic industry due to their exceptional photoelectric performance and low manufacturing costs, achieving a significant power conversion efficiency of 26.4%, which closely rivals that...

Efficient and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are essential for large-scale hydrogen production, which is a critical step toward reducing carbon emissions and advancing the global transition to sustainable energy. Nicke...

SnTe has emerged as a non-toxic and environmentally friendly alternative to the high-performance thermoelectric material PbTe, attracting significant interest in sustainable energy applications. In our previous work, we successfully synthesized high-...

Human milk comprehensively meets the nutritional needs of a child, providing not only structural and energy components but also various bioactive factors. Among these, neurotrophic factors and hormones involved in metabolic processes deserve special...

Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) has emerged as a rapid, efficient, and highly sensitive method for nucleic acid amplification, thus becoming a focal point of research in the field of virus detection. This paper provides an overview of RPA,...

The solid phase extraction of Au, Ir, Pd, Pt, and Rh on a polymer gel modified with ionic liquid containing methylimidazolium groups (MIA-PG) has been investigated. The positively charged surface of the sorbent is highly suitable for the sorption of...

Organosilicon materials have shown potential as dehydration agents for waterlogged wooden artifacts. These materials can polymerize under normal conditions to form polymers with favorable mechanical strength, antibacterial properties, and aging resis...

Compounds of natural origin found in varying quantities in plant-based products constitute a highly significant category, possessing structural significance as well as the capacity to regulate oxidative processes. The activity of these compounds may...

Lithium–sulfur (Li-S) batteries offer a high theoretical energy density but suffer from poor cycling stability and polysulfide shuttling, which limits their practical application. To address these challenges, we developed a PANI-modified MoS₂-NG comp...

The chemical characterization of natural products is often a complex task that demands powerful analytical techniques. Liquid chromatography with high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry (HRMS/MS) is often employed, yet it can face hard challenges wh...

Gossypol and its derivatives arouse interest due to their broad spectrum of biological activities. Despite its wide potential application, there is no reported example of gossypol derivatives bearing stable radical functional groups. The first gossyp...

Proteins are the foundation of life, and designing functional proteins remains a key challenge in biotechnology. Before the development of AlphaFold2, the focus of design was primarily on structure-centric approaches such as using the well-known open...

Chronic disease inflammation requires safe complementary treatments. The pericarp of Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima (PTM) contains potential anti-inflammatory metabolites. This study aimed to evaluate the bioactive components, antioxidant capa...

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the abundant availability of sodium, lower costs, and comparable electrochemical performance characteristics. A thorough understanding of their...

Three types of coatings (contact-based, release-based, and combined coatings with both contact-based and release-based actions) were prepared and tested for the ability to inactivate SARS-CoV-2. In these coatings, quaternary ammonium surfactants were...

This study was conducted to investigate the differences in chemical composition between red (RGBs) and yellow ginseng berries (YGBs) and their whitening and anti-aging skincare effects. The differences in the chemical composition between RGB and YGB...

To achieve artificial photosynthesis, it is crucial to develop a catalytic system for CO₂ reduction using water as the electron source. However, photochemical CO₂ reduction by homogeneous molecular catalysts has predominantly been conducted in organi...

The lipophilization of polyphenols (phenolipids) may increase their affinity for membranes, leading to better antioxidant protection. Cholesteryl esters of caffeic, dihydrocaffeic, homoprotocatechuic and protocatechuic acids were synthetized in a one...

Snow mountain garlic is traditionally eaten by Himalayan locals for its medicinal properties. Although different species of the genus Allium are known to have other biological effects, such as antiplatelet and antithrombotic activities, little is kno...

To improve the potential of lupeol against cancer cells, a privileged structure, thiazolidinedione, was introduced into its C-3 hydroxy group with ester, piperazine-carbamate, or ethylenediamine as a linker, and three series of thiazolidinedione-conj...

The longitudinal and transverse nuclear magnetic resonance relaxivity dispersion (NMRD) of ¹H in water induced by the paramagnetic relaxation enhancement (PRE) of dissolved lanthanide ions (Ln³⁺) can become very strong. Longitudinal and transverse ¹H...

Simulation of the behavior of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can become a very challenging task considering their complicated shape and large aspect ratio. This study aims to elucidate the role of CNT shape, length, and connectivity during heat transfer in...

Hypoglycin A (HGA) and methylenecyclopropylglycine (MCPrG) are protoxins produced by Sapindaceae plants, particularly Acer pseudoplatanus, and are responsible for causing atypical myopathy (AM) in equids. These protoxins metabolise into toxic compoun...

Ananas comosus leaves were converted to a porous graphitized carbon (GPLC) material via a high-temperature pyrolysis method by employing iron salt as a catalyst. A cobalt molybdate (CoMoO₄)-and-GPLC composite (CoMoO₄/GPLC) was then prepared by engine...

A series of hybrid hydrogels of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) were synthesized using gelatin as a crosslinker and investigated for controlled delivery of the first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, Cefazedone sodium (CFD). A commercially available 4...

Peptide-based inhibitors represent a promising approach for the treatment of HIV-1, offering a range of potential advantages, including specificity, low toxicity, and the ability to target various stages of the viral lifecycle. This review outlines t...

This work focused on determining the factors that are of key importance in the oxygen barrier properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE). It has been shown that, depending on the type and amount of the low-molecular-weight compound (tetracosane, p...

Covalent drugs can offer significant advantages over non-covalent drugs in terms of pharmacodynamics (i.e., target-binding properties). However, the development of covalent drugs is sometimes hampered by pharmacokinetic limitations (e.g., low bioavai...

Fluorescing proteins emitting in the near-infrared region are of high importance in various fields of biomedicine and applied life sciences. Promising candidates are phytochromes that can be engineered to a small size and genetically attached to a ta...

The worm Caenorhabditis elegans, with its short lifecycle and well-known genetic and metabolic pathways, stands as an exemplary model organism for biological research. Its simplicity and genetic tractability make it an ideal system for investigating...

Tungsten is a crucial strategic metal that plays a significant role in various fields, such as the defense industry, fine chemicals, and the preparation of new materials. During the practice of numerous tungsten smelting processes, a large amount of...

The solubilization behavior of medroxyprogesterone (MP) within gemini surfactant micelles (14-6-14,2Br⁻) was investigated and compared with that of progesterone to uncover distinct solubilization mechanisms. We employed ¹H-NMR and 2D ROESY spec...

Thermochromic textiles possess the capability to indicate ambient temperature through color changes, enabling real-time temperature monitoring and providing temperature warnings for body heat management. In this study, three thermochromic dyes—...

MonoTrap^TM was introduced in 2009 as a novel miniaturized configuration for sorptive sampling. The method for the characterization of volatile organic compound (VOC) emission profiles from hot mix asphalt (HMA) consisted of a two-step procedure: the...

In order to prepare flexible thermal protection aerogel materials, using dimethyldimethoxysilane (DMDMS) and methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) as co-precursors, isocyanate-propyltrimethoxysilane (CFS-006) was added to the co-precursor as a coupling agent...

Activated carbons were prepared from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Carbonization was carried out at 600 °C for 2 h, and activation was performed using air at 600 °C and using CO₂ at 750 °C. The activated carbons obtained were treated wi...

The rise in honey production and imports into the United States necessitates the need for robust methods to authenticate honey origin and ensure consumer safety. This review addresses the scope of honey authentication, with a specific focus on the ex...

Multidrug resistance (MDR) remains a significant challenge in cancer therapy, primarily due to the overexpression of transmembrane drug transporters, with P-glycoprotein (P-gp) being a central focus. Consequently, the development of P-gp inhibitors h...

Background: The issue of renewable energy (RE) source intermittency, such as wind and solar, along with the geographically uneven distribution of the global RE potential, makes it imperative to establish an energy transport medium to balance the ener...

This study focuses on the synthesis and application of glycerol carbonate (GC) as an emulsifier for light crude oil. GC was synthesized from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate via transesterification, achieving a 90% yield. Characterization through ¹H-N...

Panax japonicus C. A. Meyer is renowned for its significant therapeutic effects and is commonly used worldwide. Its active ingredients, triterpenoid saponins, show variation in content among different tissues. The tissue-specific distribution of sapo...

Recent breakthroughs in the determination of atomic resolution 3-D cryo-electron microscopy structures of membrane proteins present an unprecedented opportunity for drug discovery. Structure-based drug discovery utilizing in silico methods enables th...

Porous carbon with a high surface area and controllable pore size is needed for energy storage. It is still a significant challenge to produce porous carbon in an economical way. Nitrogen-doped porous carbon (N-PC) was prepared through carbonization...

This study analyzed the effect of cellulose derivatives, namely methylcellulose (MC) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), on the stability of zeolite in a polymeric solution that would synthesize a three-dimensional network of poly(methacrylic acid)-co-...

Three-body recombination reactions, in which two particles form a bound state while a third one bounces off after the collision, play significant roles in many fields, such as cold and ultracold chemistry, astrochemistry, atmospheric physics, and pla...

Activated carbons can be applied in various areas of our daily life depending on their properties. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of thermal treatment of activated carbon on its properties, considering its future use. The characte...

Flower petals, as byproducts, provide significant health benefits and can be used in food production. In this study, the impact of the micronization process using a ball mill on the properties of micronized powders derived from wild rose petals of th...

Abstract: With the continuous development of science and technology, battery storage systems for clean energy have become crucial for global economic transformation. Among various rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion batteries are widely used, but fac...

The indiscriminate use of synthetic surfactants, despite their desirable properties, poses significant environmental risks to ecosystems. This study explores saponins extracted from quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) residues as a sustainable alternative. S...

An extracellular matrix protein, fibronectin (Fn), was covalently immobilized on 316L stainless steel, L605 cobalt chromium (CoCr), and nickel titanium (NiTi) surfaces through an 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA) self-assembled monolayer (SAM) pre-for...