Abstract Two cobalt(II) and copper(II) complexes, [Co2(PDCA)(µ-PDCA)(H2O)5]·2H2O (1); H2PDCA: pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid and [Cu(DEA)(PDCA)] (2); DEA: diethanolamine, were prepared from a mixed ligand amine/PDCA methyl ester mixture and identified by elemental analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray structure analysis of 1 revealed a binuclear octahedrally coordinated

Abstract In this experimental and statistical investigation, Silver (Ag) nanoparticles with varying particle sizes of 20 nm with the base fluid of EG and DI water are tested to improve the heat transfer properties of the car radiator. The thermophysical properties are tested at temperatures varying from 35 to 75 °C. Results showed that small nanoparticles had higher thermophysical properties than large

Abstract Mesoporous MCM-41 material was synthesized and it was successfully incorporated with Vanadium at room temperature by simple co-precipitation method. Higher portion of V+5 was noticed in the framework of V-MCM-41 material without disturbing the mesoporosity. The materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Nitrogen adsorption-desorption studies (BET method, SBET), scanning electron

Abstract Recently, the inorganic–organic-based hybrid nanocomposite materials have been successfully utilized in the removal of the inorganic contaminants from the aqueous system. This study deals with the synthesis, characterization, and adsorption applications of low-cost and efficient polyaniline-Al2O3 (PANI-Al2O3)-based material. The freshly synthesized PANI-Al2O3 was analyzed using P-XRD, FE-SEM

Abstract Herein, M2+ substituted CoCuFe2O4 (M2+ = Mn, Zn, Ni) ferrites have been synthesized using the sol-gel auto combustion method. The structural, morphological and magnetic studies confirm the phase formation of pure magnetic cubic spinel MCoCuFe2O4 (M2+ = Mn, Zn, Ni) ferrites. The substitution with Mn, Ni and Zn does not show large variation in binding energies obtained from XPS of Cu (2p) that

Abstract Hexagonal and spherical-like SrO/Ag/ZnO nanostructures have been successfully synthesized by a simple sonication method. The structure and composition of the samples were analyzed by XRD, FE-SEM, EDX, TEM, DRS, PL, XPS and BET surface area measurements. In this present work, the photocatalytic degradation of Trypan blue dye with prepared heterogeneous photocatalyst for SrO/Ag/ZnO under the

Abstract Red nanofluorescent materials based on CaWO4:Eu3+ were prepared by the molten salt method. Spherical CaWO4 particles with a size of 100 nm to 200 nm monodisperse sizes were prepared using different types of calcium salts. The KCl was chosen as the molten salt, under the same other experimental parameters, the obtained CaWO4:Eu3+ particles were more uniform, the diffraction properties were

Abstract This study was done of green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) by using flaxseed extract (Linum usitatissimum L.) and investigated their potential anticancer effects. The ZnO NPs were characterized by UV–Vis, SEM/EDS, and XRD techniques. These analyses showed that these NPs were spherically shaped with a 23–55 nm size range. The cytotoxicity of NPs was confirmed by MTT assay against

Abstract Rod-shaped and hexagon-like nanostructures of a phosphoric triamide 4-NO2C6H4C(O)NHP(O)(NHC(CH3)3)2 have been prepared by a sonochemical method and a microwave process, respectively. The new nano-structures were characterized by SEM, XRD, UV–vis, infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analyses. The crystal structure of compound showed a distorted tetrahedral geometry for phosphorus with anti-configuration

Abstract A green, economical, highly efficient and easy method for the synthesis of AgNPs using dried black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruit extract was reported. Their formations were confirmed by both its brown color and the plasmon resonance band. The TEM analysis showed that they were in spherical shape with an average size of 6 ± 1 nm. In addition, they have exhibited excellent antibacterial activities

Abstract An easy and efficient method was considered to enhance the activity of Pt/C catalyst for ethanol oxidation by formation of a platinum-cobalt alloy via electrodeposition technique. The morphology and structural properties of the prepared Pt-Co/C alloy catalyst were determined by SEM, EDX and XRD. The XRD curves confirmed Pt characteristic peaks at around 2θ = 39.76° (111) and 46.23° (200) while

Abstract CoO/HTi2NbO7-NS nanocomposite was constructed via the composite procedure of HTi2NbO7 nanosheet (HTi2NbO7-NS) and cobalt oxide nanoparticles (CoO-NPs) by a hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by XRD, HRTEM, EDS, LRS, XPS, and UV-Vis DRS. The adsorption and photocatalytic performances of the as-prepared samples were evaluated using ethyl mercaptan (EM) in methane

Abstract In the present study, zeolite A was synthesized via inorganic complex precursor as an efficient novel route by using tris(acetylacetonato)aluminum(III), [Al(C5H7O2)3], and tris(acetylacetonato)silicon(IV) chloride hydrochloride, [Si(C5H7O2)3]Cl.HCl. The physicochemical properties of the zeolite A were characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM/EDX, BJH, and BET techniques. The performance of the synthesized

Abstract Two Cu/Zn complexes [Cu(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)2(ClO4)2]nn(4,4'-bipy) (1) and [Zn(4,4'-bipy)(H2O)4]3n6n(4,4'-bipy)6n(ClO4)·2nH2O (2) (4,4'-bipy = 4,4'-bipyridine) have been prepared via hydrothermal reactions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Both complexes feature an infinite 1-D chain-like structural motif with the metal ions surrounded by two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen

Abstract In the present study, a creative and eco-friendly synthetic method was demonstrated for the reduction of ketones using surface modified metal oxide nanoparticles (MO NPs). Nickel oxide, iron oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles were biosynthesized from the aqueous immature fruit extract of Cocos nucifera and the nanoparticle’s surface was modified using glycerol to improve the catalytic efficiency

Abstract We reported a green method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Gallic acid (GA) as both reducing and capping agent. The effect of pH and GA concentration was investigated on the average size and stability. The synthesized NPs were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, DLS and zeta potential. The pH of 9 for AgNPs synthesis was optimum in order to formation of more NPs with

Abstract The biological synthesis has a lot to offer in the field of eco-friendly and sustainable nanomaterial synthesis techniques which can be employed in numerous applications. The present study reports the green synthesis of polydisperse Bismuth Oxide nanorods, using Ficus benghalensis leaf extract. This is the first report for the synthesis of rod-like nanostructured Bi2O3. The synthesized nanorods

Abstract In this study, a pH-sensitive indicator solution for the colorimetric naked-eye detection of dissolved carbon dioxide at room temperature was developed with the aim of environmental monitoring. The indicator solution was produced by the polyvinyl alcohol-coated green synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles and the natural anthocyanin extracted from red cabbage. The pH change upon carbon dioxide

Abstract First time in this study, thymol was used as organic component for the synthesis of hybrid Cu- nanoflowers alternative to these expensive molecules in a pH dependent manner. Thymol initiated the coordination reaction with copper II ions, which act inorganically in the formation of Cu-NFs. Morphology of thymol based hybrid nanoflowers (T-hNFs) was observed with SEM images (pH 5). The presence

Abstract Azo dyes are extensively used in textile industry but their discharge with industrial effluents pollutes water resources which harms flora and fauna in the environment. Nanomaterials and composites have competent photo-catalytic efficiencies to reduce organic pollutants and inactivate micro-organisms. However, these photocatalysts suffer from structural leaching and instability, which makes

Abstract This study is aimed to synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) by Artemisia scoparia extract and explore their cytotoxic behavior against Huh-7 liver cancer cells. The green-synthesized ZnO NPs were investigated using UV–Vis, FT-IR, XRD, TEM, FESEM, EDX, DLS, and Zeta potential. The anti-cancer activity of ZnO NPs and plant extract against cancer cells was evaluated by MTT assay and

Abstract Artemisia vulgaris essential oil (AVEO) is known as a therapeutic agent. Several types of investigation have demonstrated its cytotoxic impact on human cancer cells. In the current study, AVEO nanoemulsion (AVEO-NE) was synthesized using an ultrasound-based emulsification method and its cytotoxic, apoptotic, antioxidant, and anti-angiogenic properties were evaluated for the MCF-7 cancer cell

Abstract Alumina (α-Al2O3) -an advanced ceramic with high mechanical strength, chemical stability and biocompatibility- can be effectively produced via the sol-gel technique. Seeding approach can be an alternative way to further improve the properties of sol-gel derived α-Al2O3 by promoting nucleation and growth. This work concentrates on the chemical/physical, microstructural, and mechanical characteristics

Abstract Two new transition metal coordination polymers (CPs), namely, [Co2(OH)(TZI)(DMA)] (1) and [Mn2(OH)(TZI)(H2O)2] (2) have been synthesized under solvo-/hydrothermal conditions via using a bifunctional organic ligand 5-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)isophthalic acid (H3TZI). Their treatment activity on the renal ischemia-reperfusion injury was evaluated and the related mechanism was explored at the same time

Abstract Two new Zn(II) compounds, namely [Zn(tdc)(biimpy)]n·x(solvent) (1) and {[NH2(CH3)2]2[Zn2(tdc)3(DABCO)]}n (2) (H2tdc = 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylic acid, biimpy = 2,6-bis(1-imidazolyl)pyridine, DABCO = 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane), were successfully synthesized via the solvothermal reactions of H2tdc and Zn(NO3)2 together with biimpy or DABCO as the auxiliary ligand. Single crystal X-ray structural

Abstract Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was performed using extracts from Ornithogalum narbonense L. (ONL) as a cost-effective and eco-friendly approach. A surface plasmon resonance peak was observed at 440 nm after 12 h. The intense reddish-brown coloration was observed higher than 1.5 mM AgNO3 concentrations. Bioactive compounds were found responsible for the reduction, stabilization

Abstract Reaction between benzoimidazole-2-thiol and aroyl chlorides with potassium selenocyanate in the presence of catalytic amounts of N-methylimidazole under solvent-free conditions provided a simple and efficient one-pot route for the synthesis of 4-aryl-1-thia-3,4a,9-triazafluorene-2-selones. The solvent free reaction is characterized by mild conditions, short reaction times, easy work-up, and

Abstract Iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) were synthesized via sustainable route of green synthesis to investigate their activity as photocatalyst against environmental pollutants. Nanoparticles were synthesized from leaf extract of Trifolium alexandrinum as a source of stabilizing, capping and reducing agent. Structural and morphological features of these synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by

Abstract Pd supported on methane diamine (propyl silane) functionalized Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles as an organic–inorganic hybrid heterogeneous catalyst was fabricated and characterized by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA, VSM, EDX, and ICP-AES techniques. The catalytic activity of the magnetic catalyst was probed through the Strecker-type reaction for one-pot synthesis of α-aminonitriles and 2-methoxy

Abstract The reaction of mixed-ligands 1,2,4,5-benzene tetracarboxylic acid (H4btec) and 1,2-bis(4-amino-5-methylmercapto-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl)ethane (bamte) with Co(II) nitrate hexahydrate under hydrothermal conditions led to the formation of the coordination polymer [Co2(bamte)(btec)]n (1). The structural characterization results show that complex 1 shows a 3D framework structure with a binodal (4

Abstract Super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by a co-precipitation method, which was further functionalized with chitosan (CS). The composite was investigated for binding with Nystatin (Nyst), a polyene polyhydroxy antifungal widely used in management of mucocutaneous fungal infections. The structure of the Fe3O4/CS/Nyst composite was characterized by different physicochemical

Abstract Nanostructure of copper doped cobalt oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by microwave irradiation assisted method. The prepared nanoparticles were further characterized by using powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The crystalline nature of the nanoparticles is evident from the presence of peaks in the powder

Abstract Curcumin and Zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO-NP) are known as organic and mineral wound healing agents, respectively. In this study, we aimed to green-synthesize the curcumin-mediated ZnO-NP (CmZnO-NP) and evaluate biological properties. In this study, CmZnO-NP were synthesized and after characterizing (DLS, XRD, FT IR, FESEM) its antioxidant effects (ABTS, DPP H), toxicity (MTT) and wound healing

Abstract Nigella sativa oil [NSO] was enriched with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles [NP] by simple, cost-effective, and less time-consuming “Green Chemistry” protocol. This combination [NSO/NP], on blending with PVA, produced transparent and foldable hydrogel film. The structure, morphology, hydrophilicity and thermal stability of hydrogel film confirmed the incorporation of inorganic NP in organic

Abstract This article has reviewed about one of the most potential metal oxide nanoparticles, Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2NPs) and various synthesis methods including combustion, microwave, solvothermal, sol-gel, simple co-precipitation method, spray pyrolysis, hydrothermal synthesis, microemulsion method, solvo thermal method and Green synthesis: plant mediated (Olea Europaea, Prosopis juliflora

Abstract In this study, 1-(4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl)-1H-imidazole, (ImCF3) and 2,2′-bipyridyl, (bipy) ligands coordinating copper(II) complex have been synthesized and successfully characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, FT-IR and UV-vis and elemental analysis techniques. The agreement between experimental and theoretical results have been observed. Information about local and global chemical

Abstract In this study we have developed a cisplatin drug carrier nanoparticles based on biomaterials—chitosan and lactic acid. Drug was loaded in synthesized Chitosan-co-lactic acid nanoparticles by absorption method, to investigate the drug release behavior. Nanoparticles have potential to encapsulate drug and subsequent release it in swelling controlled manner. The release profile of cisplatin from

Abstract This work highlights the electrochemical applications of pyridinedicarboxylic acid based Cobalt metal-organic framework (Co-MOF). Cobalt metal-organic framework (Co-MOF), as-synthesized was characterized by the techniques such as ATR-IR, PXRD, SEM, Single crystal XRD, and BET. The Co-MOF electrode was prepared and electrochemical performance was carried out to explore sensing activity of the

Abstract Two new transition metal coordination polymers (CPs) with the chemical formulae of {[Co(HTPO)(bib)]·4H2O}n (1) and {[Zn3(TPO)2(bib)3]·2DMF·0.5EtOH·0.5H2O}n (2) (H3TPO = tris(4-carboxylphenyl)phosphine oxide; bib = 1,4-bis(1H-imidazol-4-yl) benzene), have been synthesized under solvothermal method. Their application values on the spine surgery incision were explored and the related mechanism

Abstract In this study, a simple and efficient synthesis reaction was used to prepare Bis (dihydropyrimidinone) derivatives through Biginelli condensation reaction of terephthalic aldehyde, 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and (thio) urea or guanidine and tetrahydro-4H-chromenes via one pot condensation of aromatic aldehydes, malononitrile, and dimedone with Ag2O/GO/TiO2 composite nanostructures as the catalyst

Abstract A series of POMs/CdTe nanocomposites were successfully synthesized by the combination of CdTe quantum dots (QDs) with different polyoxometalates (POMs) PW12, PMo12, SiW12, and SiW9. These nanocomposites based on CdTe QDs exhibited tunable photoluminescence properties due to the influence of the POMs. In particular, PW12/CdTe showed obvious emission shifts from a wavelength of 666 nm to 672 nm

Abstract Two new metal-organic frameworks with the formulas of [Zn(L)(4,4′-bipy)0.5]n (1) and [Cd(L)]n·0.5n(H2O) (2) (H2L = 5-(pyridine-2-ylmethoxy)-isophthalic acid, 4,4′-bipy = 4,4′-bipyridine) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analyses. Compound 1 features a 2-fold interpenetrated three-dimensional (3D) framework with (3,4)-connected

Abstract In the present study, via using the mixed ligand synthesis approach, two new transition metal coordination polymers (CPs) [Co(3-bptpa)(1,3-BDC)]·DMA·2H2O (1) and [Cu(3-bptpa)(5-MIP)] (2) (3-bptpa = N,N′-bis(pyridine-3-yl)thiophene-2,5-dicarboxamide, 1,3-H2BDC = 1,3-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 5-H2MIP = 5-methylisophthalic acid, DMA = N,N-dimethylacetamide), were solvothermally/hydrothermally

Abstract Multilayer flake Ag/Ni(OH)2 nanostructures are synthesized with a facile hydrothermal reduction method. In the preparation process, N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF) is used as a reducing agent, and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is used as a surfactant. The effects of several influencing factors such as the concentration of silver nitrate, reaction temperature and reaction time on the crystal phase

Abstract Ag3PO4 photocatalysts were successfully synthesized via a simple precipitation method. The photocatalytic performance of the synthesized Ag3PO4 was evaluated through the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) under visible light illumination. Photodegradation efficiency was up to 98.36% within 20 min. Ag3PO4 had good stability and the contribution of active species during degradation was: h+ > ·O2−

Abstract In the current study, two new Co(II)-bearing coordination polymers (CPs) with solvent induced structural diversity have been successfully prepared via reaction of Co(NO3)2·6H2O with the 5-methylisophthalic acid (5-H2mipa) in the presence of a N-donor co-ligand 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene (bpe), and the chemical formulae for the as-prepared CPs are {[Co(5-mipa)(bpe)]·0.4IPA}n (1) and [Co(5-mipa)(bpe)]n

Abstract Selective adsorption of the CO2 in environment is an important research field of inorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry. A coordination polymer [Co2(tib)2(1,4-NDC)2]·7H2O (CTN) was composed by the reaction of 1,3,5-tris(1-imidazolyl) benzene (tib) and 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (1,4-H2NDC) with Co2+ under solvothermal conditions. The result of X-ray single-crystal analysis shows

Abstract A novel lead coordination compound based on an extend viologen derivated ligand, [Pb4(TTVTC)Cl6(H2O)2] was successfully assembled under solvothermal condition and characterized. Single crystal structure study reveals that compound 1 is a 2D layer. Adjacent Pb2+ ions are doubly bridged by isophthalates and µ2-Cl ions to form an infinite one dimensional (1D) ladder-like chain. The chains are

Abstract In the current study, via using the mixed-ligand synthesis approach, a new Co(II)-bearing coordination polymer (CP) [Co3(biimb)(BPDC)3(H2O)]·2DMF·H2O (1) has been successfully prepared by reaction of 1,3-bis(1-imidazolyl)-5-(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene (biimb) and biphenyl-4,4’-dicarboxylic acid (H2BPDC) with Co(II) salt in a mixed solvent of DMF and CH3CN. The biological activity of the new

Abstract In the current study, via using the mixed-ligand synthesis approach, two new Co(II)-based coordination polymers (CPs), [Co(1,4-PDA)(L)(H2O)]n (1) and [Co(5-AIP)(L)(H2O)]n (2) and (L = 1,3-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)propane, 5-H2AIP = 5-aminoisophthalic acid, 1,4-H2PDA = 1,4-phenylenediacetic acid) were hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. The as-prepared two coordination

ABSTRACT: Modification of acid functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)-COOH with CeO2 nanoparticles using Ce(NO3)2.6H2O, produced an efficient catalyst for the synthesis of some nitrogen-containing heterocycles such as celecoxib. The products were identified by CHN analysis, NMR, and FT-IR spectra. On the other hand, synthesis of CeO2 nanoparticles and their conjugation on the surface

Abstract N-Substituted pyrroles have been prepared in high isolated yields (65–90%) by the reaction of hexane-2,5-dione with amines or diamines in the presence of Fe3O4@L-proline@SO3H at ambient temperature under ultrasonic irradiation and without solvent. The experimental procedure involves simple operations, and the products are readily separated by external magnet. The same reaction of hexane-2

Abstract By applying a mixed-ligand approach, two new Cu(II)-containing coordination polymers (CPs) with the chemical formula of [Cu(L)(OBA)(H2O)]n (1, L = 1,4-bis(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-2-butylene; H2OBA = 4,4′-oxybis(benzoic acid)) and {[Cu2(L)2(1,4-NDC)2(H2O)]·8.5H2O}n (2) (1,4-H2NDC = 1,4-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid) were solvothermally synthesized. Their protective activity against the

Abstract The metacarboxyphenyl ammonium dihydrogenomonophosphate (C7H4NH3OOH) H2PO4 was synthesized and studied by a combination of single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, infrared, Raman vibrational spectroscopy, and density functional computation (DFT) calculation. This compound crystallizes in the monoclinic system, with the central space group P21/c. Its unit-cell dimensions are a = 12.9361

Abstract In the current study, a new Cu(II)-containing coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of {[Cu2(H2O)5(tpt)(L)]·6H2O}n (1, tpt = 2,4,6‐tris(4‐pyridyl)‐1,3,5‐triazine and L = 3,3′‐disulfonyl‐4,4′‐biphenyldicarboxylate) has been successfully produced via a hydrothermal reaction of Cu(NO3)2·3H2O with the carboxylate ligand L in the presence of the auxiliary N-donor ligand tpt. The anti-cancer

Abstract Graphene known as the wonder material and finds its utilization in various applications including sensors.This work reports the solvothermal route and the chemical reflux method synthesis of graphene oxide copper oxide nanocomposite material (GO-CuO). The hitherto prepared GO-CuO nanocomposite was well characterized using the usual spectroscopic and microscopic technique such as Fourier transform

Abstract Two novel compounds, [Cu3I3(TPC)0.5(BPP)2]n (1) and [Cu2Cl2(TPC)0.5]n (2) (TPC=1-hydroxy- 1,2,4,5-tetra(4-pyridyl)cyclohexane ligand, bpp=1,3-dipyridyl-propane ligand)have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analyses, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that 1 and 2 are constructed by the hydrothermal

Abstract In the present research, a new coordination polymer with the chemical formula of [PrCl(HL)]n (1) was synthesized by utilizing the pure chiral tricarboxyl ligand (S)-5-(((1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)isophthalic acid (H3L). The important role of the new compound on prevention of hypotension after anesthesia and the bio-toxicity was evaluated, and at the same time, the relevant mechanism

Abstract Two Co(II)-coordination polymers modified by a rigid amine 3,5-bis(imidazole-1-yl)pyridine (BIP), [Co2(HPO3)2(BIP)]·H2O (1) and [Co3(HPO3)3(BIP)(H2O)]·H2O (2), were solvothermally prepared. Their improving effect on pre-eclampsia symptoms was evaluated and the related mechanism was explored at the same time. Firstly, the ELISA detection kits were performed to measure the levels of the Elabela

Abstract Recently, the preparation of novel nano-sized photocatalysts and studying of the ability of the prepared materials for the photocatalytic degradation of the harmful pollutants which often present in industrial effluents as model substances under solar/visible light paid particular attention. In this frame, nano-sized Ba1-xBixFeO3-δ system was prepared using Pechini method. All the samples