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As the demand for environmentally friendly materials continues to rise, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional plastics. The present review offers a comprehensive analysis of the biodegradation behavior of PLA i...

This paper discusses the historical beginnings and the current state of knowledge of the synthesis of organosilicon compounds and chlorine derivatives of silicon. The key importance of these compounds for modern industry, including the semiconductor...

Nickel nanoparticles have wide-ranging applications in diverse fields, including electronics, catalysis, and biomedicine. The unique properties of these nanoparticles depend on their physical and chemical attributes. Consequently, there is a growing...

Nuts are dry, single-seeded fruits with a combination of beneficial compounds that aid in disease prevention and treatment. The aims of this research are to evaluate the total antioxidant activity (AI) by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assa...

Fruits undergo numerous chemical, physical, and microbiological changes during storage that shorten their postharvest life, reducing shelf-life and boosting food loss. Food quality and safety are seriously threatened by postharvest infections, one of...

The study of the surface thermodynamic properties of solid materials is primordial for the determination of the dispersive surface energy, polar enthalpy of adsorption and Lewis’s acid base properties of solid particles. The inverse gas chromat...

When two or more surfactants are mixed, the critical micelle concentration and solubilization capability are changed, and a careful selection of the combination promotes the micelle formation and enhances the solubilizing capability. Thus, understand...

In this study, a purification route was applied to crude glycerol and its valorization via etherification was evaluated. Crude glycerol samples were obtained through transesterification reactions of soybean oil with methanol using potassium hydroxide...

Increasing prospective phytochemical investigations and biological activities on Pueraria lobata and Trifolium pratense flowers exhibited their nutritional (food industry) pharmaceutical (anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, etc.) potential...

The food industry produces substantial amounts of waste, which can cause a lot of environmental issues. However, such waste is also a valuable source of bioactive substances that can potentially be used either by the food industry or other types of i...

In order to enhance the efficiency of heavy metal ion extraction from aqueous medium, new nanocomposite magnetic sorbents were synthesized on the base of natural zeolite (Zt) and nanoparticles of ZnFe₂O₄ (F). The composition, structure and physical&n...

The aim of this paper was to evaluate the effect of two different matrices (e.g., starch base flour vs. protein base flour) on the ability of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to classify binary mixtures of chickpea (protein), corn and tapioca (starch...

Metal corrosion poses a significant challenge for industries by decreasing the lifespan of materials and escalating maintenance and replacement costs. This study is critically important, as it assesses the corrosion resistance properties of annealed...

Novel SF₅-bearing maleimide and acrylamide derivatives were synthesised as potential [¹⁸F]radio-prosthetic groups for radiolabelling peptides and proteins. The efficacy of selected prosthetic groups was first assessed through bioconjugation with prot...

Dietary nucleotides and nucleosides, primarily inosine monophosphate (IMP) and the adenine nucleotide pool (ANP), are widely considered as essential nutrients responsible for multiple biological functions. Food prepared from meat and fish is the main...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is recognized as the primary cause of global warming due to its greenhouse potential. It plays a significant role in contributing to the emissions arising from a variety of anthropogenic activities, such as energy production, tra...

Wine exerts a fundamental influence on the global market, and its aroma remains a crucial attribute contributing to its commercial value. The market could benefit significantly if a simple and cheap method of analyzing a wine’s aromatic profile...

Recycling olive waste, a major by-product of the olive oil industry, presents significant environmental and economic benefits. This study explores the potential of olive waste (OW) by-products, specifically their individual components such as olive s...

In the search of sustainable energy solutions, proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs) have emerged as a promising alternative for sustainable clean hydrogen production. This study focuses on synthesis and characterization of Ruthenium...

Biopolymers and bio-based plastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polybutylene succinate (PBS), are recognized as environmentally friendly materials and are widely used, especially in the packaging industry. The purpose of this study was to asses...

The Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe addresses the environmental implications at all stages of the life cycle of pharmaceuticals, from design and production through use to disposal. In the last decade, “green chemistry” has transformed...

Residual solvents in pharmaceutical excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and finished products are usually analyzed using gas chromatography (GC)-based techniques according to a pharmacopeial monograph, such as the United States Phar...

In this study, a new type of highly efficient and recyclable magnetic-fluorine-containing polyether composite demulsifier (Fe₃O₄@G-F) was synthesized by the solvothermal method to solve the demulsification problem of oil–water emulsion. Fe₃O₄@G...

Climate change has been associated with intensified harmful algal blooms (HABs). Some harmful microalgae produce toxins that accumulate in food webs, adversely affecting the environment, public health and economy. Ocean acidification (OA) is a major...

Cannabis sativa L. is an ancient cultivar that has found applications in various fields, e.g., medicine, due to its beneficial effects. However, due to its psychotropic effects, the regulation of this cultivar has increased throughout the decades. In...

Nitrogen (N) is highly reactive and prone to being easily lost into the air and soil water. Biochar–N composites have proven effective in nourishing and improving maize growth. The aim of this study was to synthesize and assess the properties o...

Lignin, a renewable and widely available biopolymer, has been explored as an additive in polyolefins to develop high value-added materials. However, its low compatibility with polymers like polypropylene (PP) often causes poor particle dispersion and...

Since the initial 2018 recall of angiotensin receptor blockers due to unacceptable levels of mutagenic N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity, numerous drug products delivering diverse active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have been recalled. Regu...

The aim of this study was to quantify the total extraction yield (GEY) of polyphenols from pomegranate peels using a solid–liquid extraction process without evaporation but with UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Extraction kinetics models were tested t...

Among bryophytes, the Plagiochila genus represents a large group of leafy liverworts with over 500 species. Plagiochilins A to X are sesquiterpenoids isolated from Plagiochila species. The lead compound plagiochilin A (Plg-A), endowed with anticancer...

An Fe-based amorphous coating, with the composition Fe₄₈Cr₁₅Mo₁₄C₁₅B₆Y₂, was synthesized by the high-velocity oxygen fuel spray (HVOF) process on a substrate of AISI 1035. The effect of crystallization on the electrochemical and tribological properti...

This article explores the use of olive pit powder (OPP) as a promising resource for enhancing the thermal insulation properties of epoxy mortars. A comprehensive analysis of the chemical and physical characteristics of OPP was conducted, employing an...

The hydroxyalkyl amination of agarose gels was studied as an approach to improve adsorption of polyphenols and pharmaceuticals from water. Three commercially available agarose gels, Zetarose FlashFlow4, ZetaCell-CL6B and Sepharose 4B were chemically...

Carrier oils are used with essential oils to dilute and enhance skin penetration. They are composed of fatty acids, triglycerides, monoterpenes, and sesquiterpenes and are added to reduce potency and odor. Carrier oils have pharmaceutical application...

This work evaluated the green extraction of oleoresin from pink pepper fruits (OR_PPF) using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and ethanol as a solvent. The effects of temperature, ultrasound power intensity, sample to solvent ratio and time on the...

The multifaceted health benefits of curcumin (Curcuma longa), attributed to its antioxidant, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory activities, have drawn significant scientific attention. Curcumin shows promise as a potential modulator of macrophage polar...

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that is mainly characterized by hyperglycemia. Chalcones and their derivatives have demonstrated promising pharmacological potential for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of the study was to evaluate...

The annually wasted amount of food has surpassed 1 billion metric tons. Food waste is considered as an important source for the recovery of bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids. There is a demand for antioxidants, nutraceuticals and natural color...

This study investigated the effectiveness of a ligand known as (2-Mercapyo-phenylimino)-1,3-dihydro-indol-2-one-based ligand, in removing stable/radioactive cesium and cobalt from contaminated wastewater. Several parameters, such as contact duration,...

Ionic liquids based on imidazolium cations have attracted attention due to their high safety and exceptional ionic conductivity. However, imidazole-based ionic liquids exhibit poor electrochemical stability due to the strong reactivity of hydrogen at...

Through the Lilly Open Innovation Drug Discovery program (OIDD), we discovered five cationic bis(aryltriazol-4-yl)methyl)-6,7-dimethoxytetrahydroisoquinolinium derivatives that effectively inhibit human nicotinamide N-methyltransferase. Compound...

The photochemical production of tropospheric ozone (O₃) is very closely linked to seasonal cycles and peaks in solar radiation occurring during warm seasons. In the Mediterranean Basin, which is a hotspot for climate and air mass transport mechanisms...

The awareness of the origin of meat that people consume is rapidly increasing today and with that increases the demand for fast and accurate methods for its distinction. In this work, we present for the first time the application of Raman spectroscop...

The processes of the sublimation and thermal decomposition of the 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ionic liquid (EMImPF₆) were studied by a complex approach including Knudsen effusion mass spectrometry, IR and NMR spectroscopy, and qua...

A promising carrier for the development of polymer systems with controlled release of biologically active compounds is the aminopolysaccharide chitosan. In the present work, we studied the possibility of using chitosan films as a matrix for the N⁶-be...

By investigating the hydrophobic properties and functional components including ethyl caproate (EC), caproic acid (CA), isoamyl acetate (IA), isoamyl alcohol (IAA), isovaleraldehyde (IVA), and procyanidin B2 (PB2) in beverages, one can incorporate th...

Living systems, whether healthy or diseased, must obey the laws of chemistry. The purpose of this review is to identify the interpretive limits of cellular biochemistry using, largely, the tools of physical chemistry. We illustrate this approach usin...

The CO₂ reduction by solar means has been discussed as an alternative to emission abatement, a fundamental topic for sustainable, carbon-free production in the future. However, the choice of efficient systems, starting with the catalysts, is still a...

This work is concerned with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) saponification by different potassium compounds in various polyols as well as biodiesel’s main by-product, crude glycerol. It was established that reaction conditions (initial PET/K+...

The escalating levels of atmospheric CO₂, primarily attributed to human activities, underscore the urgent need for innovative solutions to mitigate environmental challenges. This study delves into the electrochemical reduction of CO₂ as a promising a...