2026 April-2 - 146 articles
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have numerous applications in science and industry. Therefore, their potential phytotoxicity should be investigated. Garden cress (Lepidium sativum L.) is a useful model plant for assessing the effects of chemicals released...
The coexistence of emulsified oil, dissolved organics, and heavy metal ions in industrial oily wastewater makes one-step treatment highly challenging. Herein, an organic-inorganic co-modified PVDF composite membrane (MTSP) was fabricated via nonsolve...
The search for new anticancer agents with improved efficacy and reduced toxicity has intensified interest in metal-based compounds. In this study, two novel palladium(II) complexes, synthesized from Schiff base ligands derived from 5-chloro-salicylal...
Phenol derivatives display a prominent role in many biologically active molecules. Boron-containing molecules are considered valuable precursors for their synthesis. Therefore, the rise of photochemistry has led many researchers to develop novel, sus...
The human gut microbiota represents a complex and dynamic ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms that play a fundamental role in maintaining physiological homeostasis, regulating metabolism, and modulating the immune system. This narrative review e...
Botrytis cinerea and Plasmopara viticola, the causal agents of grey mold and downy mildew, respectively, are two major grapevine pathogens whose control largely relies on synthetic fungicides, raising environmental and health concerns. Plant-derived...
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, like danofloxacin, are considered as crucial veterinary drugs due to their high antibacterial potential, a broad spectrum of activity and good pharmacological properties. However, owing to the widespread use of this group...
Bottom sediments in anthropogenically impacted freshwater systems represent a dynamic and poorly constrained source of secondary pollution, where heavy metal mobility, rather than total concentration, controls the release of contaminants into the wat...
Molecular dynamics simulations were performed on 27 deep eutectic solvents (DESs) composed of various hydrogen bond acceptors (HBAs)—tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBAB), tetrabutylammonium chloride (TBAC), and tetraethylammonium chloride (TEAC)&m...
A polysaccharide from Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. fruit (RTFP-2b) was isolated and purified. RTFP-2b has a molecular weight of 22.995 kDa and consists of nine monosaccharides, with arabinose (38.68%), galactose (21.86%), and galacturonic aci...
A nano-CuO/ZnO desulfurizer was successfully prepared via a homogeneous precipitation method, and the effects of Cu doping on its microstructure, oxygen species, desulfurization performance, and reaction mechanism were systematically investigated. Th...
The decline of fossil fuel resources and the negative impact of fuel combustion on the environment are forcing scientists to develop new technologies for producing functional carbon materials with various useful properties. This work is devoted to a...
Imidazolinone herbicides such as imazethapyr (IMT) pose potential ecological risks due to their high mobility and ecotoxicity. This study synthesized the bismuth-based photocatalyst BiOIO3 via a facile hydrothermal method and systematically character...
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the modulatory actions of plant-derived constituents on membrane ion channels in various cell types. Among their diverse bioactivities, ion channel regulation—governing membrane excitability, sig...
Over the past decades, plastics have been increasingly employed to package foods and beverages. Furthermore, foods, nowadays, are kept in contact with plastics for far longer periods than ever before. A number of conventional polymers, i.e., polyethy...
The Journal retracts the article “Application of Super-Amphiphilic Silica-Nanogel Composites for Fast Removal of Water Pollutants” [...]
In this study, new types of eutectic solvents (ESs) are tested for their ability to remove the eight most common bisphenols (BPA, BPB, BPC, BPE, BPF, BPG, BPS, BPAP), which are environmentally monitored substances, from aqueous matrices. A total of 1...
Leaves from California yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) have been used historically by indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes. Recent research has ascribed potential pharmaceutical effects to leaf polyphenols, without a consideration of othe...
Periplaneta americana extract can promote wound healing and may play an important role in skin wound healing. In this study, we identified a peptide (DL-13) from Periplaneta americana L. and explored its role and mechanisms in skin wound healing. In...
Cs3Cu2I5 single crystals are regarded as promising next-generation scintillators due to their large Stokes shift and low self-absorption characteristics. However, the cost-effective solution growth method faces critical challenges: the instability of...
Fermented foods and probiotics represent complementary yet distinct components of human nutrition. Fermented foods are shaped by biochemical transformations driven by microbial metabolism, whereas probiotics are live microorganisms that may confer he...
Apple pomace, produced by the apple processing industry, is a raw material rich in bioactive compounds with a broad spectrum of biological activity, yet it remains underutilized. Both the method of raw material stabilization and the extraction techni...
Berberine, a natural alkaloid, is a substance widely used in natural medicine. However, there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the potential negative effects of higher environmental concentrations of berberine resulting from its use as a supp...
In the contemporary era, nanotechnology has become a central pillar in numerous domains, particularly in cosmetics, nanoelectronics, nanomedicine, and nanobiotechnology. Defined by its focus on materials with dimensions ranging from 0.1 to 100 nm, na...
Copper flotation tailings are produced in large quantities during ore beneficiation and smelting, yet remain underutilized and can act as persistent sources of potentially toxic elements. Here, we combined XRD-based mineralogical characterization, IC...
Municipal wastewater represents an underutilized secondary biomass resource rich in organic carbon and nutrients that can be valorized through biotechnological conversion. In this study, we developed an integrated multi-microbial biorefinery platform...
The integration of rooted plant flour into traditional noodle matrices, such as rice noodles and qingke noodles, represents a novel approach to enhancing the nutritional and sensory profiles of staple foods. This study investigates the volatile flavo...
Ten substituted quinobenzothiazinium salts were tested for their ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). All the compounds inhibited AChE in the IC50 range of 0.03–0.658 µM, with 5,8,10-trimethyl-1...
Background: Connexins (Cx) are a family of transmembrane proteins that form gap junctions and connexin hemichannels (HCs), enabling direct intercellular communication within the nervous system. Connexin 43 (Cx43), the principal astrocytic connexin, e...
Methanol is the simplest C1 oxygenated compound possessing the highest hydrogen-to-carbon ratio and can therefore be used as an effective hydrogen carrier. Furthermore, it can be easily transported by land and sea because it is liquid at room tempera...
Consumer interest in low-SO2 white wines is increasing; however, such approaches may reduce compositional and sensory predictability. This study evaluates how three fermentation strategies—SO2 addition and Saccharomyces cerevisiae ES181 inocula...
Nitric oxide (NO) is a gaseous biocompatible radical molecule with demonstrated biomedical and antimicrobial benefits. Developing adaptable, long-lasting delivery systems for NO has become an essential goal for both combating resistant bacterial grow...
To elucidate the influence of water on terahertz (THz) spectral responses, terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) was employed to monitor the thermal decomposition of copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate in this study. Continuous dehydration of the...
Tranilast, an anti-allergic drug with well-established anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and antiproliferative properties, suffers from poor water solubility and low bioavailability, which limit its therapeutic potential. To improve its pharmacologica...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage due to limitations of current screening methods. Although surgical resection is the standard treatment, c...
In this paper, to remove the water lock effect in tight gas reservoirs, amphipathic polymer-modified titanium quantum dots (PTQs) were synthesized via in situ polymerization, showing a hyper-branched structure and an excellent synergistic effect with...
Aqueous redox flow batteries (ARFBs) are a promising solution for large-scale energy storage; however, the development of organic posolytes that combine high redox potential with long-term stability remains a significant hurdle. This study introduces...
Ecosystem disruption is a significant challenge of the contemporary age, arising from substantial CO2/CO emissions resulting from dependence on fossil fuels as a primary energy source. Scholars across several fields are striving to mitigate these sev...
Mushroom use dates back to ancient times, and it currently remains significant among indigenous and urban populations as a medicinal option. Psilocybe species are suggested to modify emotions when administered in macro- or microdose form for the trea...
Hydrophobic eutectic solvent systems (ESSs) were prepared and characterized using temperature-dependent thermophysical and transport property measurements, supported by thermal analysis. The investigated systems comprise terpene-based mixtures, menth...
This study evaluates the potential of marc, a by-product of clitoria (Clitoria ternatea L.) and borage (Borago officinalis L.) infusions, as a preliminary step toward their subsequent conversion into functional food ingredients. After infusion, the m...
Pruning residues from medicinal and aromatic plant cultivations represent an under-exploited biomass rich in bioactive metabolites. In this study, pruning by-products from Lavandula angustifolia Mill. ‘Essence Purple’ and Helichrysum ital...
Milk-derived exosomes (MDEs) are bioactive nanocarriers rich in microRNAs (miRNAs) that play critical roles in post-transcriptional regulation during neonatal development and immune adaptation. However, the dynamic changes in miRNA expression across...
This study focuses on the production and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-chitosan (CS)-based nanoparticles loaded with vitamin E (VitE) and ephedrine (Ep) via electrospraying for intranasal drug delivery in narcolepsy treatment. The nanop...
Over the past decade, an increasing number of functional microbial-like terpene synthases (MTPSLs) have been reported in non-seed plants. However, whether the traditional Chinese medicinal plant H. serrata harbors such enzymes and their corresponding...
Gypenoside XLIX is a bioactive saponin with reported diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, regulation of cell growth, immune responses, and metabolic regulatory properties. The increasing global prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver...
In this study, the rank of multifaceted activity of catechin (C), epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) was addressed. Their antioxidant activity was determined by the differential...
Chagas disease affects millions of people worldwide, including those in Latin America. The only drugs available for its treatment are benznidazole and nifurtimox. However, these drugs present high toxicity and limited efficacy. Therefore, the search...
Solid-state studies evaluating intermolecular geometries in methylated nucleobases are not extensively explored. In the course of the present study, we have solved the crystal structures of 1-, 3- and 7-methylated adenines and guanines, including the...
In order to enhance the value and stability of vegetable oils, they may be enriched with essential oils and plant extracts with strong antioxidant activity, yielding innovative formulations with potential applications in skincare. The present researc...
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