Abstract In the present report, we describe the biosynthesis of palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) using nontoxic and renewable Punica granatum peel extract. Synthesis of PdNPs was monitored via color change and confirmed by Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) revealed the active role of phytochemicals derived from Punica granatum in reduction and

Abstract Two new Pd(II) complexes were prepared from two novel fluorescent heterocyclic bidentate ligands synthesized by the reaction of 8-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-alkyl-3H-imidazo[4′,5′:3,4]benzo [1,2-c]isoxazol-5-amine with p-methoxybenzaldehyde and p-nitrobenzaldehyde in good yields. Indeed the ligands reacted with Pd(II) ion to yield new complexes. Schiff base ligands and their metal complexes were characterized

Abstract Due to the unique layered structures and narrow bandgap, bismuth oxyiodide has become a new photocatalyst with high efficacy. Herein, a series of bismuth oxyiodide with different atomic ratio of Bi:I have been successfully synthesized via hydrothermal methods through simply changing the ratio of Bi and I raw materials, and the composition, optical property, and photocatalytic performance behaviors

Abstract The present study is aimed at drawing the synergies by combining the microbial potential of Silver nanoparticles, the medicinally important plant and develop biodegradable nanocomposites. The silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were in situ generated in Pongamia pinnata leaf extract infused cellulose. The cellulose, the matrix, and the resulting nanocomposite films were characterized. The Fourier

Abstract In this study, silver and gold nanoparticles were synthesized by using Syzygium aromaticum bud extract and reaction conditions were optimized. SPR band for silver nanoparticle (CAgNP) and for gold nanoparticle (CAuNP) was observed at 427 nm and 530 nm, respectively. The presence of phytochemical on the nanoparticle as capping agent in confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). Energy

Abstract The present work focuses on the synthesis of Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes obtained from 2-Chloro-4-methylquinoline and o-Phenylenediamine. The newly obtained compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, UV–Vis, FTIR, 1H NMR, LC–MS, and magnetic susceptibility measurement. The molar conductance values indicate the non-electrolytic nature of the complexes. Based on spectral data indicate

A new Eu(III) compound, namely [Eu(L)(H2O)]n (1 H3L = biphenyl-3,4’,5-tricarboxylic acid), has been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that Compound 1 crystallizes in the tetragonal chiral space group I41 and displays a twofold interpenetrated 3D framework containing 1D right-handed 41 helical chains as building subunits. Moreover

The hydrolysis of K2[PtCl4] under visible light, the equilibrium, morphology, and size of Pt NPs combined with CDs, the valence states of Pt element and the bonding of Pt NPs with CDs, the influence of different kinds of cyclodextrin (α, β, γ-CDs), the acidity of the solution, and the visible light color on the catalytic ability of Pt NPs were all researched by typical approaches. All results prove

Chitosan-coated magnetic nanoparticles were prepared using four different methodologies and their potentialities for DNA and Cu(II) recovery were studied. The first synthesis was done using a one-step approach, while the second one was a one-step method with pH compensation. The third methodology was done by coating the previously obtained uncoated magnetic nanoparticles and the last one was performed

The fabrication of the inorganic metal oxide nanoparticles by using extract of the different part of the plant was gaining an overwhelming response from the last few years. Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles exhibiting verity of biomedical applications hence in the current proposed work we use an unexplored Euphorbia herita leaf extract in the green synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4

This research aims to prepare titanium oxide nanofiber using a simple electrospinning procedure, then study the effect of hydrothermal treatment on the morphology and photocatalyst of nanofiber. The produced TiO2 nanofiber is characterized by XRD, FESEM, PL and UV-vis spectrophotometer analysis. XRD measurements show that the produced TiO2 nanofiber includes two phases, anatase and rutile in addition

In this work, under hydrothermal conditions, two novel polyoxometalates (POMs)-based CuII and CuI hybrid materials with 2,6-(1,2,4-triazole-4-yl)pyridine (L1), namely yellow block crystals [Cu2(L1)2(Mo4O13)] (1) and blue block crystals [Cu2(L1)3(H2O)2(Mo4O13)2] (2) have been designed and synthesized. These POM-based CuII and CuI hybrid materials 1–2 have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction

Non-peripherally tetradodecyloxy substituted copper (CuPc 3) and nickel (NiPc 4) phthalocyanines and the compounds were synthesized. The absorption spectra of synthesized Pcs were showed monomeric behavior evidenced by a narrow between 680 and 750 nm (Q band) for CuPc(3) and NiPc(4) in different solvents. The fluorescence behavior of the Pcs was studied in chloroform. The CuPc (3) showed outstanding

The aim of this study is to prepare Er and Sm co-doped CeO2 electrolytes via the Pechini method and investigate the effects of simultaneous addition of Sm and Er on the structural and electrical features of CeO2. The structural, functional group analysis, microstructures, and electrical properties of the electrolyte samples are conducted by X–ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy

The reaction of copper and nickel salts with the O,N-donor Schiff base 5-bromo-2-((2-hydroxyethylimino)methyl)phenol (HL) in methanol provides two new complexes [CuL2] (1) and [Ni2L2(N3)2(CH3OH)2]·CH3OH (2). The complexes have been characterized by analytical and spectroscopic measurements. The crystal structures of the complexes have been determined by X-ray crystallography. The Cu atom in the mononuclear

Two hybrid materials, formulated as [NiL]3[VO3]6·2H2O (1) and [CuL][VO3]2·2H2O (2) (L = 1,8-dibutyl-1,3,6,8,10,13-hexaazacyclotetradecane), were obtained by the reactions of transition metal macrocyclic complexes [ML](ClO4)2 (M = Ni, Cu) with NH4VO3, characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction. The single-crystal structures

By applying the mixed-ligand method, a new Zn(II)-based coordination polymer with the chemical formula of [Zn(L)(NPTA)·H2O]n (1, L = 1,6-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)hexane,H2NPTA = 3-nitrophthalic acid) were prepared under solvothermal conditions by reaction of Zn(NO3)2·6H2O with the carboxylic ligand H2NPTAwith the presence of the N-donor ligand 1,6-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)hexane. Its protective activity

Amino acid polyoxometalate nanoparticles-embedded microcapsules were in situ fabricated by layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly method [isopolyoxometalate, Mo8O26·nH2O; amino acid, aspartic acid (AFO)]. Aspartate functionalized γ-octamolybdate (AFO) [Co2(C4H6NO4)2(Mo8O26)(H2O)10]·4H2Owas employed as heterogeneous catalyst for efficient, diverse, and high yielding synthesis of spirochromenes via a three-component

The present work was carried out to green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by using fresh aqueous tuber extract of Jatropha heynei. The Jt-AgNPs are characterized by different spectroscopic techniques, the surface plasmon resonance of Jt-AgNPs was observed at 420 nm. The FTIR analysis revealed that various functional groups of tuber extract are responsible for the reduction. The average particle size

In this project, ZnTe quantum dots (QDs) on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) by applying a facile and solvothermal method and characterized the various analysis material such as X-ray diffraction, dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The outcomes indicated that the ZnTe QDs supported on MWCNTs in the catalyst. The ZnTe QDs on the MWCNTs, which

A new porphyrin-based coordination polymer, namely [Ni(TPPP)]n·nDMF (JLNU-100), has been rationally synthesized under solvothermal condition (H2TPPP = porphyrin-based ligand and DMF = N,N’-dimethylformamide). In JLNU-100, each Ni(II)-TPPP linker bridges two neighboring Ni(II) centers to afford a one-dimensional (1D) chain. These chains are further interlinked by C–H···π and π–π interactions to produce

By using a mixed-ligand approach, a Co(II) coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of [Co(L)(ip)·H2O] n (1, L = 1,3-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol, H2ip = isophthalic acid) was synthesized under solvothermal conditions. Furthermore, to develop new candidates for cancer treatment, the treatment effect of the compound on the human cervical carcinoma cell line Hela was evaluated. First

Extracellular fungal extract mediated silver nanoparticles were biosynthesized using the endophytic fungi Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae isolated from Eupatorium triplinerve. The ETAgNPs were characterized by UV-Visible, FT-IR spectroscopy, and SEM. The antimicrobial and toxicity effect of ETAgNPs was evaluated using Caenorhabditis elegans as an animal model. The life span assay and bacterial colonization

In this work, we provide a facile and valid one-pot synthesis method to create unreported hierarchical cluster of lanthanide cluster plus gold cluster (Ln-Au cluster), by introducing the ligands with bifunctional groups of carboxyl and sulfhydryl. The identities of Ln-Au clusters are fully characterized to be Ln7Au20 (MPCA)21 (Ln = Ce, 1; Eu, 2; Tb, 3; MPCA = 2-mercaptonicotinic acid) and Ln5Au18(TSA)15

The presence of arsenic in groundwater, eventually in drinking water, has been recognized as a serious community health problem due to its highly toxic nature, and therefore, its removal is highly essential. To enhance the adsorption capacity of chitosan for As (V), chitosan which is a natural biopolymer was modified by grafting with 2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and Sodium Styrene Sulfonate (SSS)

The synthesis of 4 new Schiff base based ternary metal (II) complexes from taurine and (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy phenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione) in liquid state is reported herein. The as synthesized metal complexes of nickel, copper, cobalt, and zinc were characterized by spectrum-analytical techniques like proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)

Environment friendly and cost-effective structure-directing agents (SDAs) are highly desirable for the development of purposely designed functional nanomaterials. To comply, we aimed to explore vegetable waste extracts as potential SDAs for the synthesis of ZnO–CuO nanocomposites. Extracts of wastes of three different vegetables (cauliflowers, potatoes, and peas) were used, and their impact upon crystal

With regard to graphene preparation, dual flame synthesis method has significant advantages from the up-scaling perspective in terms of cost-effectiveness and fast processing compared to other methods. In this study, a few layer graphene (FLG) films were prepared on quartz in only 1 min using a dual flame approach at different temperatures (600, 700 and 800 °C). The structural, morphological, and optical

The preparation, characterization and catalytic test of alloy type poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone)-protected nickel-ruthenium nanoparticles (3.8 ± 1.6 nm) (Ni-Ru@PVP) to liberate hydrogen from ammonia borane via hydrolysis have been reported in the present study. Ni-Ru@PVP nanoparticles have easily been synthesized by simultaneous reduction of suitable water-soluble nickel and ruthenium salts in the mixture

A novel cadmium coordination polymer, namely, {[Cd(Htcpb)(DMF)(H2O)2]·1.5H2O}n(1) has been hydrothermally synthesized from Cd(NO3)2·4H2O and a flexible triangle ligand of 1,3,5-tris(4-carboxyphenoxy)benzene (H3tcpb). The structure has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, elemental analysis, IR spectrum, powder X-ray diffraction, and thermanalysis. The structural analysis displays

A novel two-dimensional (2-D) bimetallic erbium-mercury compound {[Er(IA)(HIA)2(H2O)2]2(Hg3Br8)} n (nHgBr2)·2nNO3 (denoted as 1; HIA = isonicotinic acid; IA = isonicotinato anion) was prepared and characterized. Compound 1 crystallizes in the space group P2/c of the monoclinic system. By using solid state samples, it was observed that there are three upconversion photoluminescence emission bands at

The present work reports the application of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) supported sol-gel-self-propagation route for the synthesis of ZnO-based binary metal oxides nanocomposites (BMONCs). The DRS–UV–Visible spectroscopic method confirmed the less-reflectance properties of PVA-BMONCs compared to ZnO. The crystallinity of PVA-BMONCs was found to be lesser than that of ZnO as confirmed by XRD analysis

By using a mixed-ligand approach, a new Cu(II)-based coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of {[Cu(tci)(bpy)(NO3)·DMF·0.5CH3CN}n (H3tci = tri(2-carboxyethyl) isocyanurate, bpy = 4,4-bipyridine), (1) was synthesized from a mixture of tri(2-carboxyethyl) isocyanurate, 4,4-bipyridine and Cu(NO3)2·3H2O under solvothermal conditions. Furthermore, the anti-liver cancer activity of the compound

By applying the mixed-ligand method, a new Co(II)-based coordination polymer with the chemical formula of {[Co2L(4,4′-bipy)0.5(H2O)] · 0.25H2O}n (1) have been successfully prepared by reaction of Co(NO3)2 · 6H2O and (benzylazanediyl)bis(methylene)-diphosphonic acid (L) with the presence of a second N-donor ligand 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bipy). The treatment activity of the compound on the fracture was

Nano-structured Bi1.5(Lu, Er)0.5O3 was synthesized efficiently and utilized as a novel environmentally benign and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of tetrasubstituted imidazole derivatives in water under ultrasonic irradiation. This synthesis method offers the several advantages such as green and eco-friendly protocol, operational simplicity, mild reaction conditions, short reaction

By using a mixed-ligand approach, a new Co(II)-based coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of {[Co2(BIP)2(L)]·2H2O} n (1) (H4L = 5,5′-(triazole-2,5-diyl)diisophthalic acid, BIP = 4,4′-bis(imidazol-1-yl)phenyl) has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopic, elemental and thermogravimetric analyses. To explore

The present work was conducted to biofabricate silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in single step employing aqueous extract of Dregea volubilis flowers and to investigate its antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial activities. The AgNPs were characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM)

Based on the mixed ligands p-terphenyl-2,2′′,5′′,5′′′-tetracarboxylate acid (H4tptc) and 1,10-phenanthroline (phen), a new coordination polymer with the chemical formula of [Zn(tptc)0.5(phen)] n (1) constructed under solvothermal conditions and further characterized via the single crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), and

In this work, we have carried out the synthesis and characterization of paints based on an epoxy resin by using polyaniline as a corrosion inhibitor for protecting the mild steel in an aggressive environment (5% NaCl). We have opted for the formulation of several epoxy paints in aim to their uses as primary layers and to compare their anticorrosion properties for the mild steel protection in saline

In present work, Semolina being used as biomass served to be the polymer matrix within which ZnO nanoparticles were incorporated. ZnO nanoparticles were biogenically synthesized using Syzygium cumini extract to avoid any hazardous side products. FT-IR analysis of ZnO reinforced Semolina plastic blends revealed hydrogen bond formation between the starch polymer matrix and nanoparticles. Moisture content

In this study, two new coordination polymers (CPs),{[(CH3)2NH2][Zn(FDA)(TZ)2]}n (1, H2FDA = furan-2,5-dicarboxyl acid, TZ = 1,2,3-triazole) and {[Ni2(H2O)3(HTTCA)]·H2O}n (2, H4TTCA = [1,1':2',1''-terphenyl]-3,3'',4',5'-tetracarboxylic acid), have been prepared under solvothermal conditions and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses successfully. Furthermore, the protective effect

By applying the mixed-ligand approach, a new Cu(II)-based coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of {[Cu(PMBD)(DPB)]·DPB} n (1, where H2PMBD is 3,3′-{[1,3-phenylenebis(methylene)]bis (oxy)}dibenzoic acid and DPB is 1,4-bis (pyridin-4-yl)benzene) have been successfully prepared using the solvothermal reaction conditions. CCK-8 assay and cell colony formation assay were performed to detect

The development of nontoxic bio-waste based catalyst for efficient recycling of textile dye wastewater to potable water is paramount to support a sustainable environment. This research work investigated a crystallographic evolution of CaO from the chicken eggshell wastes via a simple calcination process for the photocatalytic degradation of the methylene blue dye. The physicochemical properties of

A new coordination polymer, [Ni(iBuOIPA)(dpb)] (1), was synthesized from 1,4-bis(pyridyl)benzene, 5-i-butoxyisophthalate and nickel acetate by hydrothermal method. Its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analyses and further characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and TG analyses. Complex 1 was crystallized in monoclinic crystal system, I2/a space group, and the cell

Three newly synthesized copper(II) complexes with the general formula [CuL], where L is the dianionic form of N,N′-bis(3,5-difluorosalicylidene)ethane-1,2-diamine (H2L1) for 1, N,N′-bis(3,5-difluorosalicylidene)propane-1,3-diamine (H2L2) for 2, and N,N′-bis(3,5-difluorosalicylidene)-2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediamine (H2L3) for 3, have been obtained and structurally characterized by spectroscopic method

Ultrafine NiAl2O4 nanoparticles were prepared by simple one-pot chemical precipitation route. The precursor materials used were nickel nitrate hexahydrate and aluminum nitrate nonahydrate (as the basic materials) and sodium hydroxide (as a precipitator material). In a typical experiment, aqueous nitrate solutions were added drop wise to the alkaline solution in a magnetic stirrer under stirring. The

Turmeric, the natural herbal spice has been used to treat various diseases including many types of cancers. To further enhance its effects, silver nanoparticles (TuAgNP) were biosynthesized using Turmeric-powder extract. The anticancer studies on MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and MCF 10A cell lines showed the EC50 values of 0.146 mg/mL and 0.141 mg/mL, respectively. Antioxidant Activity of TuAgNP was observed

The selected six specific bacterial and fungal strains, which caused oral teeth decay were analyzed by antimicrobial iron oxide (Fe2O3), copper oxide (Cu4O3), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles synthesized by aloe barbadensis leaves extract, using agar well diffusion method with 0.9% saline solution. TMOs comparatively had not been focused on oral cavity infectious pathogens to analyze antimicrobial

In the current study, two new transition metal-organic coordination polymers (CPs) with the chemical formula of [Cu(L)(OBA)(H2O)]n (1) and [Co(L)(OBA)]n (2) (H2OBA = 4,4(L)(OBA)]dy, two new traL = 1,4-bis(benzimidazol-1-yl)-2-butylene) were synthesized under solvothermal reaction conditions by using different metal centers as the nodes, which results in the structural differences in the as-prepared

Silver and copper borate nanostructures were mechanistically synthesized for novel boron-containing antibacterial applications. Different concentration, temperature, time parameters were varied for obtaining hierarchical formulations. Metal borate nanostructures showed interesting crystalline and optical properties since temperature and concentration adjustments provided correlated shape and surface

Recently, nanotechnology has emerged as a tool for the development in the biological synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles. Among other conventional synthesis methods, biological synthesis methods have received great significance due to cost-effective and less hazardous nature which is due to the presence of plentiful as well as diversified biomolecules acting as capping and reducing agents. Biosynthesized

Pollution is caused because of poor disposal of solid and liquid waste from the leather industry and release 20% of treated effluent and while the rest of 80% is untreated. The tannery effluent is a house for many antibiotic resistant bacteria and multi-drug resistant bacteria and these bacteria cause various bacterial infections which cannot be treated by antibiotics. This current work is focused

Several batches of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanopowders were obtained using the electrospark method. The samples differed in starting reagents. The electrospark method for producing ZnO nanoparticles is based on using the energy of an electric spark discharge generated between the electrode and the target. The morphology and phase composition of the synthesized samples were studied. The average particle size

By using a mixed-ligand approach, a new Co(II)-bearing coordination polymer (CP) with the chemical formula of [{Co(BINDI)0.5(bpa)0.5(H2O)}·4H2O] n (1, H4BINDI = N,N′-bis(5-isophthalic acid)naphthalenediimide, bpa = 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane) has been synthesized by room temperature self-assembly and structurally characterized successfully. Furthermore, a process of sonochemistry with oleic acid treatment

A series of novel copper (II), cadmium (II), and silver (I) coordination frameworks, {[CuL2(H2O)2]·2(ClO4)·2H2O}n (1), {[CdL2(H2O)2]·2(ClO4)·2H2O}n (2), and [AgL·CF3SO3]n (3) based on 3,5-bis-(triazol-1-yl)pyridine(L), have been isolated and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In 1 and 2, the bi-dentate L bridges neighboring CuII centers and CdII centers generating the one-dimensional

In the current study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were bio-fabricated with the help of aqueous silver nitrate and green apple (Malus Domestica) extract as a precursor and reducing agent, respectively. The change in the color of the solution from no color to dark-brownish signifies the formation of AgNPs. Furthermore, the existence of silver crystallites was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction pattern

The employment of an 8-hydroxyquinoline carbohydrazone tetradentate ligand, 8-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxaldehyde-(benzoyl)hydrazone (H2L), HoCl3·6H2O and Et3N has led to the formation of dinuclear Ho(III) complex [Ho2(HL)2((PhO)2PO2)4]·2(CH3OH) (1) in the presence of excess amount of bridging diphenyl phosphate anion, (PhO)2PO2−. The biological studies of the title compound were conducted to evaluate

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have been widely applied as an efficient anticancer instrument. In the current study, we aimed to green-synthesize ZnONPs to investigate its antitumor impacts on the human breast (MCF7 and MDA-MB231) and colon (HT-29) cancer cell lines. They were synthesized using the Ferula assa-foetida and characterized by the XRD, FTIR, TEM, and SEM techniques subsequently. Then

Copper and copper oxide nanoparticles (Co/CoO NPs) were synthesized by a green approach using Syzygium cumini leaf extract. The formation of synthesized Co/CoO NPs was monitored by using UV–Visible spectroscopy which shows surface plasmon resonance (SPR) at 380 nm. The parameters affecting the particle size or yield of Co/CoO NPs including pH, temperature, reaction time, and concentration of salt also

Herein the microwave-assisted green synthesis of both silver (Ag) and copper (Cu) nanoparticles (NPs) by microwave irradiation have been successfully carried out using fresh ginger rhizome extract. Different analytical methods were used for the characterization of the nanoparticles. The size distribution of AgNPs was found from the range of 2.68 nm to 42.69 nm, whereas for CuNPs the size range was