Research Articles (Chemistry): Recent submissions
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Development of adsorptive materials for selective removal of toxic metals in wastewater: A review
(MDPI, 2022)Removal of toxic metals is essential to achieving sustainability in wastewater purification. The achievement of efficient treatment at a low cost can be seriously challenging. Adsorption methods have been successfully ... -
Green synthesis of crystalline silica from sugarcane bagasse ash: Physico-chemical properties
(MDPI, 2022)Sugarcane bagasse South Africa is an agricultural waste that poses many environmental and human health problems. Sugarcane bagasse dumps attract many insects that harm the health of the population and cause many diseases. ... -
Extraction and synthesis of silicon nanoparticles (sinps) from sugarcane bagasse ash: A mini-review
(MDPI, 2022)This current study reviews the utilization of the traditional extraction methods and latest findings in extraction of silica from agricultural wastes, in particular, sugarcane bagasse, using inorganic acids to produce ... -
Fabrication, characterization, and photovoltaic performance of titanium dioxide/metal-organic framework composite
(Elsevier, 2022)The titanium dioxide-metal-organic framework (TiO2−MOF) composite was prepared using the sol-gel method for photovoltaic applications. Raman analyses showed the presence of MOF clusters in the TiO2 sol-gel network. Using ... -
An efficient inclusion complex based fluorescent sensor for mercury (ii) and its application in live cell imaging
(Springer, 2022)The formation of an inclusion complex between hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (H-CD) and 4-acetylphenyl-4-(((6- chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-imino)-methyl)-benzoate (L) was investigated by FT-IR, 1 H-NMR, X-ray difraction ... -
Solar energy materials-evolution and niche applications: A literature review
(MDPI, 2022)The demand for energy has been a global concern over the years due to the ever increasing population which still generate electricity from non-renewable energy sources. Presently, energy produced worldwide is mostly from ... -
Towards the development of a novel bipolar-based battery in aqueous electrolyte: Evaluation of the electrochemical properties of NiCu based hydroxide electrodes fabricated on Ni–mesh and graphite composite current collectors
(Journal of Energy Storage, 2022)The use of bipolar electrodes in rechargeable batteries can improve specific power, simplify cell design, and reduce manufacturing costs. However, bipolar-based batteries still suffer from many drawbacks. Therefore, ... -
4-(Dimethylamino)pyridinium chlorosulfonate: A new ionic liquid exhibiting chlorosulfonic acid action as monoprotic Brönsted acid and no sulfonating reagent
(Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2021)Many papers considered chlorosulfonic acid as a sulfonating and sulfating agent, whereas our previous work and a few reports showed it acts as a monoprotic Brönsted acid. Therefore, in the present work, we decided to respond ... -
Helichrysum genus and compound activities in the management of diabetes mellitus
(MDPI, 2022)The global management of diabetes mellitus (DM) involves the administration of recommended anti-diabetic drugs in addition to a non-sedentary lifestyle upon diagnosis. Despite the success recorded from these synthetic ... -
Determination of paracetamol on electrochemically reduced graphene oxide–antimony nanocomposite modified pencil graphite electrode using adsorptive stripping differential pulse voltammetry
(MDPI, 2022)A simple, highly sensitive, accurate, and low-cost electrochemical sensor was developed for the determination of over-the-counter painkiller, paracetamol (PC). The enhanced sensing capabilities of the developed sensor ... -
Fabrication of AgCu/TiO2 nanoparticle-based sensors for selective detection of xylene vapor
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022)The design and fabrication of innovative nanostructured materials that could display improved sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid response/recovery characteristics still present significant scientific challenges. Herein ... -
Synthesis of stabilized iron nanoparticles from acid mine drainage and Rooibos tea for application as a Fenton-like catalyst
(American Chemical Society, 2022)Intensive mining activities generate toxic acid mine drainage (AMD) effluents containing a high concentration of metals, including iron. The chemical synthesis of iron nanoparticles from this waste could lead to further ... -
Anode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A review
(Elsevier, 2022)The need for eco-friendly and portable energy sources for application in electrical, electronic, automobile and even aerospace industries has led to an ever-increasing research and innovation in lithium-ion battery technology. ... -
Investigation of biofuel as a potential renewable energy source
(MDPI, 2021)An accelerating global energy demand, paired with the harmful environmental effects of fossil fuels, has triggered the search for alternative, renewable energy sources. Biofuels are arguably a potential renewable energy ... -
In Silico and In Vitro Screening of 50 Curcumin Compounds as EGFR and NF-κB Inhibitors
(MDPI, 2022)The improvement of cancer chemotherapy remains a major challenge, and thus new drugs are urgently required to develop new treatment regimes. Curcumin, a polyphenolic antioxidant derived from the rhizome of turmeric ... -
Electrodeposited CuO thin film for wide linear range photoelectrochemical glucose sensing
(Elsevier, 2022)Cupric oxide (CuO) has been used as a non-enzymatic glucose sensor for decades. However, there is a paucity of publications on bare CuO based photo electrochemical (PEC) glucose detection. In this study, a photo active ... -
Synthesis and reactivities of conducting hexathienylbenzene-co-poly(3-hexylthiophene) star-branched copolymer as donor material for organic photovoltaic cell
(Frontiers Media, 2022)The hexathienylbenzene-co-poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5diyl) (HTB-co-P3HT) conducting polymer was synthesized by oxidative co-polymerization of hexathienylbenzene (HTB) and 3-hexylthiophene using iron chloride (FeCl3) as an ... -
Microwave-assisted synthesis of schiff base metal–ligand complexes with copper and nickel centres for electrochemical in vitro sensing of nitric oxide in an aqueous solution
(MDPI, 2022)Nitric oxide (NO), the smallest signalling molecule known in the human body, keeps blood vessels dilated, controls blood pressure, and has numerous other health regulatory effects. The use of Schiff base complexes ... -
Spectroscopy, morphology, and electrochemistry of electrospun polyamic acid nanofibers
(Frontiers Media, 2022)Polyamic acid (PAA) nanofibers produced by using the electrospinning method were fully characterized in terms of morphology and spectroscopy. A PAA nanofiber–modified screen-printed carbon electrode was applied to the ... -
Aerosol mass and size‑resolved metal content in urban Bangkok, Thailand
(Springer, 2022)Inhalable particulate matter (PM) is a health concern, and people living in large cities such as Bangkok are exposed to high concentrations. This exposure has been linked to respiratory and cardiac diseases and cancers ...