Research Articles (Chemistry): Recent submissions
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New palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes based on pyrrole Schiff bases: synthesis, characterization, X-ray structure, and anticancer activity
(American Chemical Society, 2020)New palladium (Pd)II and platinum (Pt)II complexes (C1−C5) from the Schiff base ligands, R-(phenyl)methanamine (L1), R-(pyridin-2-yl)methanamine (L2), and R-(furan2-yl)methanamine (L3) (R-(E)-N-((1H-pyrrol-2-yl) methylene)) ... -
4-Oxatricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-8-ene-3,5-dione derivatives as NMDA receptor- and VGCC blockers with neuroprotective potential
(MDPI, 2020)The impact of excitotoxicity mediated by N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor overactivation and voltage gated calcium channel (VGCC) depolarization is prominent among the postulated processes involved in the development ... -
Anticorrosion coated stainless steel as durable support for C-N-TiO2 photo catalyst layer
(MDPI, 2020)The development of durable photocatalytic supports resistant in harsh environment has become challenging in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) focusing on water and wastewater remediation. In this study, stainless steel ... -
Effect of calcination time on the physicochemical properties and photocatalytic performance of carbon and nitrogen co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles
(MDPI, 2020)The application of highly active nano catalysts in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) improves the production of non-selective hydroxyl radicals and co-oxidants for complete remediation of polluted water. This study ... -
Green method synthesised graphene-silver electrochemical nanobiosensors for ethambutol and pyrazinamide
(MDPI, 2020)A novel nanobiosensor was constructed with graphene oxide (GO) sheets coupled to pear extract-based green-synthesised silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) to which cytochrome P450-2D6 (CYP2D6) enzyme was attached. The biosensor ... -
The synthesis of 7,9-dimethoxy-3-propyl-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[g]isochromene1,5,10-trione: A potential monomer for the synthesis of the natural product xylindein
(Arkivoc, 2020)A novel synthesis of a 3-propyl-substituted-benzo[g]isochromene quinone, a potential monomer of the natural product xylindein, was accomplished in 9 steps (overall yield of 8.2%) from 2,4- dimethoxybenzaldehyde. Key steps ... -
Influence of quantum dot surface on electrochemical DNA sensing mechanism
(Wiley, 2020)Owing to their high surface‐to‐volume ratio, electrocatalytic activity, biocompatibility and novel electron transport properties, quantum dots (QDs) are highly attractive materials for the ultrasensitive detection of ... -
Materials for hydrogen-based energy storage - past, recent progress and future outlook
(Elsevier, 2020)Globally, the accelerating use of renewable energy sources, enabled by increased efficiencies and reduced costs, and driven by the need to mitigate the effects of climate change, has significantly increased research in ... -
Sensitive electrochemical determination of ethambutol in pharmaceutical formulation and human urine at nickel nanoparticles/electrochemically reduced graphene oxide modified electrode
(Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 2019)This paper describes the application of nickel nanoparticles decorated electrochemically reduced graphene oxide modified glassy carbon electrode (NiNPs/ERGO/GCE) for the determination of ethambutol (ETB), an anti-Mycobacterium ... -
Electrochemical determination of phenothrin in fruit juices at graphene oxide-polypyrrole modified glassy carbon electrode
(Elsevier, 2018)An electrochemical sensor was developed based on graphen oxide-polypyrrole modified glassy carbon electrode (GO/PPy/GCE) for sensitive determination of phenothrin in fruit samples. GO/PPy/GCE was characterized by scanning ... -
Atmospheric bromoform at Cape Point, South Africa: an initial fixed-point data set on the African continent
(EGU, 2018)Bromoform mixing ratios in marine air were measured at Cape Point Global Atmospheric Watch Station, South Africa. This represents the first such bromoform data set recorded at this location. Manual daily measurements were ... -
A Two-Decade Anthropogenic and Biogenic Isoprene Emissions Study in a London Urban Background and a London Urban Traffic Site
(MDPI, 2018-10-03)A relationship between isoprene and 1,3-butadiene mixing ratios was established to separate the anthropogenic and biogenic fractions of the measured isoprene in London air in both urban background (Eltham) and urban ... -
Compaction of a zirconium metal–organic framework (UiO-66) for high density hydrogen storage applications
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018)We report a rare case whereby a metal–organic framework (MOF), namely UiO-66, is compacted at high pressure ( 700 MPa or 100 000 psi) resulting in densification and improved total volumetric hydrogen storage capacity, ... -
Spectroscopic and voltammetric analysis of platinum group metals in road dust and roadside soil
(MDPI, 2018)The emission of toxic compounds by increasing anthropogenic activities affects human health and the environment. Heavy road traffic and mining activities are the major anthropogenic activities contributing to the presence ... -
A two-decade anthropogenic and biogenic isoprene emissions study in a London urban background and a London urban traffic site
(MDPI, 2018)A relationship between isoprene and 1,3-butadiene mixing ratios was established to separate the anthropogenic and biogenic fractions of the measured isoprene in London air in both urban background (Eltham) and urban ... -
Voltammetric and spectroscopic determination of rare earth elements in fresh and surface water samples
(MDPI, 2018)The increasing demand for rare earth elements in green technology, electronic components, petroleum refining, and agricultural activities has resulted in their scattering and accumulation in the environment. This study ... -
Hyphenated LC-ICP-MS/ESI-MS identification of halogenated metabolites in South African marine ascidian extracts
(The South African Chemical Institute, 2018)Extracts of 13 species of marine ascidian collected in Algoa Bay were analyzed by LC-ICP-MS/ESI-MS. This technique allows parallel analysis of the molecular species and the presence of certain elements. The LC-ICP-MS/ESI-MS ... -
Chlorine oxidation of VOCs at a semi-rural site in Beijing: significant chlorine liberation from ClNO2 and subsequent gas- and particle-phase Cl–VOC production
(European Geosciences Union (EGU), 2018)Nitryl chloride (ClNO2) accumulation at night acts as a significant reservoir for active chlorine and impacts the following day’s photochemistry when the chlorine atom is liberated at sunrise. Here, we report simultaneous ... -
Surface-modified polyacrylonitrile nanofibers as supports
(Springer Verlag, 2017)Polyacrylonitrile nanofibers (PAN-nfs) are one of the most studied nanofibres because of their excellent characteristics, such as good mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and good thermal stability. Due to the easy ... -
Peptide-functionalized quantum dots for potential applications in the imaging and treatment of obesity
(DovePress, 2018)BACKGROUND: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic affecting millions of people. The current pharmacological treatment of obesity remains limited and ineffective due to drugs’ undesirable side effects. Hence, there is a need for ...