Research Articles (Chemistry): Recent submissions
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A simplistic label-free electrochemical immunosensing approach for rapid and sensitive detection of anti-sars-cov-2 nucleocapsid antibodies
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2024)Rapid and precise detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is paramount for effective outbreak monitoring and vaccine efficacy assessment. While existing approaches for antibody detection often rely on complex electrochemical ... -
Recent advances in synthesis, structural properties, and regulation of nickel sulfde‑based heterostructures for environmental water remediation: an insight review
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023)Heterostructured nanomaterials exhibit pronounced potential in environmental science, including the water purification, pollutant monitoring, and environmental remediation. Especially, their application through advanced ... -
Recyclable functionalized polyethyleneimine-coated magnetic nanoparticles for efficient removal of lead from aqueous solutions
(John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2023)Background: Lead is among the most lethal heavy metals, displaying toxicity towards humans, animals and plants. Removal of lead ions from wastewater prior to its disposal is very important. Consequently, the development ... -
A liquid metal microdroplets initialized hemicellulose composite for 3d printing anode host in Zn-Ion battery
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2023)Maintaining a steady affinity between gallium-based liquid metals (LM) and polymer binders, particularly under continuous mechanical deformation, such as extrusion-based 3D printing or plating/stripping of Zinc ion (Zn2+), ... -
Copper-modified carbon nano-onions as electrode modifiers for the electroanalysis of the antiretroviral drug efavirenz
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023)The high prescription and consumption rate of antiretroviral drugs (ARV) such as Efavirenz (EFV) in South Africa for the treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has resulted in its presence in wastewater and ... -
Multi-objective optimization of a metal hydride reactor coupled with phase change materials for fast hydrogen sorption time
(Elsevier, 2023)Recently, the utilization of phase change materials (PCM) for the heat storage/recovery of the metal hydride's reaction heat has received increasing attention. However, the poor heat management process makes hydrogen ... -
The crystal structure of fac-tricarbonyl((pyridin-2-yl)methanamino-κ2N,N′)-((pyridin-2-yl)methanamino-κN)rhenium(I) nitrate,C15H16O3N4Re
(De gruyter, 2023)Abstract: C15H16O3N4Re, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 7.4939(2) Å, b = 10.1316(2) Å, c = 13.8351(3) Å, α = 103.453(2)°, β = 101.992(2)°, γ = 107.880(2)°, V = 926.98(4) Å3, Z = 2, Rgt(F) = 0.0341, wRref(F2) = 0.0861, T = 150 K. -
Particle number concentration measurements on public transport in Bangkok, Thailand
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023)Traffic is a major source of particulate pollution in large cities, and particulate matter (PM) level in Bangkok often exceeds the World Health Organisation limits. While PM2.5 and PM10 are both measured in Bangkok regularly, ... -
Wood-derived, monolithic chainmail electrocatalyst for biomass-assisted hydrogen production
(Wiley, 2023)The chainmail catalyst by encapsulating an active species within the carbon support is a well-established concept to endorse extraordinary stability for catalytic reactions under harsh conditions. Conventional chainmail ... -
Sustainable fuels: Lower alcohols perspective
(Wiley, 2023)In the coming years, energy sources will play a vital role in global development. Biofuels made from sustainable sources are essential for the global economy's long-term viability and the reduction of greenhouse gas ... -
Multi-objective optimization of a metal hydride reactor coupled with phase change materials for fast hydrogen sorption time
(Journal of Energy Storage, 2023)Recently, the utilization of phase change materials (PCM) for the heat storage/recovery of the metal hydride's reaction heat has received increasing attention. However, the poor heat management process makes hydrogen ... -
Silver–zinc oxide nanocomposite antiseptic from the extract of Bidens pilosa
(Springer, 2019)Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), zinc oxide (ZnO-NPs) and zinc oxide–silver (ZnO–Ag-NPs) were biosynthesized based on the rich matrix of alkaloids, flavones, tannins capping/stabilizing agents present in Bidens pilosa ... -
Eliminating micro-porous layer from gas diffusion electrode for use in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell
(Elsevier, 2017)In this work, we report a simple strategy to improve the performance of high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (HT-PEMFC) by eliminating the micro-porous layer (MPL) from its gas diffusion electrodes ... -
Inhibition of HIV-1 enzymes, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Plectranthus barbatus
(Elsevier, 213)Ethnopharmacological relevance: Plectranthus barbatus is widely used in African countries as an herbal remedy to manage HIV/AIDS and related conditions. Aim of the study: To investigate the HIV-1 inhibitory, anti-inflammatory ... -
Underpotential deposition of SnBi thin films for sodium ion batteries: The effect of deposition potential and Sn concentration
(Elsevier, 2019)Bimetallic SnBi film was deposited on a Cu foil substrate via the electrochemical atomic layer deposition (E-ALD) technique. The deposition attainment of Sn and Bi were investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and ... -
Enhanced photovoltaic effects of microwave-assisted polyolsynthesized Cu2(Pd/Zn)SnS4 kesterite nanoparticles
(Elsevier, 2023)Kesterite materials show excellent optical and semiconductive properties for use as petype absorber layer in photovoltaic (PV) applications, but they have a high open circuit voltage deficit (Voc,def) due to high antisite ... -
A synthesis review of vitamins involved in the fight against Covid-19
(Wiley, 2022)Although literature studies on earlier viruses such as the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and other similar viruses, in terms of treatment of coronavirus suggested ... -
Effects of film thickness of ald-deposited al2o3, zro2 and hfo2 nano-layers on the corrosion resistance of ti(n,o)-coated stainless steel
(MDPI, 2023)The goal of this stydy was to explore the potential of the enhanced corrosion resistance of Ti(N,O) cathodic arc evaporation-coated 304L stainless steel using oxide nano-layers deposited by atomic layer deposition (ALD). ... -
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of Syzygium jambos L. (Alston) and isolated compounds on acne vulgaris
(BioMed Central, 2013)Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin disorder leading to inflammation as a result of the production of reactive oxygen species due to the active involvement of Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) in the infection site of the ... -
The potential of leucosidea sericea against propionibacterium acnes
(Elsevier, 2014)The present study reports on the potential of Leucosidea sericea addressing acne vulgaris. Four known compounds namely phytol acetate, triacontanol, phytol and alpha kosin and one new compound namely, (E)-3,7,11,15-tetra ...