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Medicinal plant species contain a variety of chemical substances with high medical potential, making these plant species valuable as biomedical sources. This plant is a deciduous plant also known as “Yellow Shower”. The plant Cassia fistu...

The evolution of Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents (HDESs) has expanded the applications of the new generation of solvents, known as Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES), to include water-based operations. How stable they are in aqueous media qualifies them...

Bis-heterocyclic compounds containing imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines (IMPs) are privileged heterocyclic drug scaffolds due to their potential applications. The Groebke–Blackburn–Bienaymé reaction (GBBR) is a greener alternative to synthes...

This study focuses on the polyphenol levels and antioxidant activity in the water kefir beverage after 72 and 96 h of fermentation. The exopolysaccharides (dextran) were extracted from water kefir granules and characterized using Fourier-transform in...

Aromatic ketones are important compounds because of their utility as synthetic intermediates and applications as light absorbing compounds and biological activities. Bifonazole (antifungal) and ketoprofen (anti-inflammatory) are commercial drugs with...

This study investigated the combined alkaline and enzymatic hydrolysis of eggshell membranes for obtaining ingredients for food and cosmetic applications. 1.25 N NaOH and Alcalase 2.4 L protease were used for eggshell membrane hydrolysis. The charact...

Fertilizers with nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), and potassium (K) were formulated using a custom-made rotary pan granulator. The granules were characterized by analysis of their composition, specific surface and porosity (Brunauer–Emmett–Te...

Menthol, a cyclic monoterpene alcohol commonly derived from mint essential oils, is widely utilized across the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries due to its cooling, analgesic, and aromatic properties. This study presents a compre...

This paper investigates the acidification of eggshells of different origins with acetic acid. The acidification process was investigated for conventional and organic eggshells generated from the production of liquid eggs in the food industry and hatc...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment. Early and accurate detection of AD is crucial for timely intervention and effective treatment. Biomarkers such as amy...

Highly sensitive electrochemical biosensors for biogenic amine (BA) detection were developed using commercial screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) modified with a nanomaterial based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and redox mediator, Prussian B...

Hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (HDESs) have found applications in water purification in recent years. The extent of their stability in aqueous media determines whether they are suitable materials for water purification or if they end up constitut...

Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines (IMPs) are valuable heterocycles, present in bioactive compounds and drugs. Analogs that incorporate azide moieties are useful intermediates in organic synthesis and can be used as synthetic platforms to access more complex pr...

Breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer in women worldwide, demands effective screening for early identification and improved treatment outcomes. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have resulted in dramatic developments in a variety of...

The reaction of 1,6-diamino-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarbonitriles, which are easily available through the reaction of cyanoacetohydrazide with arylmethylene malononitriles, with ninhydrin leads to the formation of novel dihydroindeno[1,2-e]py...

The formulation of polysaccharide-based beads encapsulating Trichoderma spp. represents an eco-friendly strategy for promoting sustainable and efficient agriculture. Trichoderma, a beneficial fungus, is well known for its ability to enhance plant gro...

Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules produced by various microorganisms, with potential applications in different industries or processes. The present study aimed to investigate the potential of food (whey) and industrial (corn extract) by-produc...

Phthalate esters (PAEs), commonly known as phthalates, are widely used as plasticizers in the textile industry to improve the flexibility, transparency, and durability of various materials. However, the potential adverse health effects associated wit...

In this study, we characterised the pectin extracted from peels of Algerian Citrus sinensis and evaluated its antibacterial action, antioxidant activity and anticoagulant effect. Pectin was extracted under acidic conditions using hydrochloric acid fo...

Phthalate esters are used in colognes and other cosmetics and related products to maintain fragrance. Additionally, phthalates can dissolve and stabilize certain aroma ingredients and essential oils. The results of a five-year study (2016–2020)...

This study proposed an approach for the enhancement of coarse wool from a Romanian sheep breed—Țurcana—for its utilization as a sustainable and efficient thermal insulation material. The process involved washing with a non-polar solv...

Many public health-related problems, such as dengue diseases, are caused by the vector Aedes aegypti. This paper’s objective is to develop larvicidal activities against the larvae of Ae. aegypti. Standard methods were utilized for the collectio...

The current work presents a sustainable, environmentally friendly method for lignin extraction by applying deep eutectic solvents (DES), which are biodegradable. The Solid-DES extraction (SDESE) method of recovering lignin from reeds is presented. DE...

The beneficial health effects of pomegranate have consistently garnered scientific interest. This study delves into the health-promoting qualities of pomegranate seed oil from northwest Algeria, renowned for its nutraceutical benefits. Through Soxhle...

Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) belongs to the family Fabaceae and has a long story in traditional medicines and folk remedies to treat inflammation, arthritis, gastrointestinal problems and dyspepsia, Consequently, there is ongoing research into novel...

One-pot and stepwise reactions of salicylic aldehydes (salicylic, 5-bromsalicylic) and different equivalents of malononitrile and their mutual transformations were investigated. Various derivatives of 2-imino-2H-chromene-3-carbonitrile were isolated....

This study focused on examining five synthesized 2-thiophene carboxylic acid thiourea derivatives that have significant pharmaceutical applications. These compounds exhibit antibacterial properties against both bacterial and fungal strains. In this s...

The starch–PCL blends are important from a practical point of view. Due to the hydrophobic nature of PCL, its blends with starch are immiscible. Therefore, these blends must be compatibilized to control the interface’s properties and the...

This work proposes a process for a bio-based hydrogel suitable for 3D-printing formulation. The components of the hydrogel are sodium alginate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, and calcium sulfate. Changes in the rheology of hydrogels based on alginate cro...

A compatible microbial consortium with a high organic pollutant degradation ability, which includes a gram-positive Brevibacillus parabrevis B50 NCAIM B 001413 bacterial strain and a gram-negative Pseudoxanthomonas mexicana P32 NCAIM (P) B 001414 bac...

The 4th International Online Conference on Crystals (IOCC 2024), Part of the International Electronic Conference on Crystals series, was held online from 18 to 20 September 2024. This is a new and improved initiative based on the experience from the...

The upgrading of fatty alcohols synthesis from natural fatty acid methyl esters’ reduction using alumina-supported NaBH₄ without H₂ supply was investigated. It was possible to synthesize fatty alcohols efficiently with high yields. By using pur...

Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) analytical method was optimized to determine the micronutrient concentrations from the fertilizers used as inputs in organic farming. The calibration curves showed good linearity for...

The imidazo[2,1-b]thiazole scaffold is widely present in natural and synthetic compounds with important properties or biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-tuberculosis, cytotoxic, anthelmintic, anti-hypertensive, or...

Microalgae cultivation is a promising approach for sustainable CO₂ fixation. This work describes the optimization of a laboratory-scale experimental model for microalgae cultivation under CO₂ supplementation. The experimental model was developed usin...

Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines (Hantzsch 1,4-DHP), have been utilized as starting material in organic synthesis. In addition, several 1,4-DHP based drugs (Nifedipine, Niguldipine, Amlodepine besylate) have been recognized for the treatment of cardiova...

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative chronic disorder in older people, caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain, which leads to dopamine depletion. Among its symptoms are resting tremor, rigidity,...

Industrial catalysts are accelerating the global transition toward renewable energy, serving as enablers for innovative technologies that enhance efficiency, lower costs, and improve environmental sustainability. This review explores the pivotal role...

As the usage of nano-sized complexes in biomedical applications has grown significantly over the past ten years, nanoparticles are now playing a significant role in the enhancement and revolution of medical applications. It may be due primarily to th...

The present work focused on the synthesis and characterization of scaffold type biomaterials based on calcium silicate doped with magnesium ions for bone regeneration with potential applications in tissue engineering. Starting from the idea that calc...

Sustainable polymers derived from biomass have the potential to reduce environmental impacts while offering significant performance and cost advantages over petrochemical-derived macromolecules. We present here a facile and efficient approach to the...

Functional polymers, a significant class of compounds with diverse applications, are synthesized by incorporating functional groups into polymer matrices. Poly(epichlorohydrin) (PECH) is a pivotal polymer due to its reactive chloromethyl group, which...

Quince fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and juices, resulting in by-products like seeds, pulp, and skin. These by-products contain bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, which offer potential health benefit...

Topoisomerases play a pivotal role in regulating the topological structure of DNA during fundamental processes such as transcription, DNA repair, or DNA replication; because of this, topoisomerases are biological targets in pathogenic microorganisms...

Parkinson’s disease is an idiopathic neurodegenerative disorder which is characterized by the degeneration of the neurons of substantia nigra, a part of the midbrain, regulating motor movement. It involves a decrease in the levels of dopamine w...

Skin dryness and xerosis are the most common clinical manifestations of different dermatological diseases. At the same time, it was established that the expression of aquaporin 3 (AQP3) is related to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis,...

This paper presents a method for monitoring food freshness and quality through the early detection of biogenic amines, which are indicators of food spoilage/degradation. The urge to monitor food quality has led to a growing interest in the detection...

A series of azo dyes containing eugenol, the major phenolic compound in clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil, was synthesized by coupling reactions of diazonium salts of different amines based on 3-aminobenzoic acid with eugenol. The new eugenol...

Ivermectin (IVM) is a pharmaceutical antiparasitic agent with a broad range of medicinal properties that are comparable in impact to those of penicillin and aspirin. The molecule’s structural composition includes functional groups that indicate...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the majority of people worldwide. To date, there is no cure for the disease, so new therapeutic targets need to be identified and studied. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and buty...