Single crystals of Sn(H2O)3[B10H10] · 3 H2O and Sn(H2O)3[B12H12] · 4 H2O are easily accessible by reactions of aqueous solutions of the acids (H3O)2[B10H10] and (H3O)2[B12H12] with an excess of tin metal powder after isothermal evaporation of the clear brines. Both compounds crystallize with similar structures in the triclinic system with space group P\(\bar{1 }\) and Z = 2. The crystallographic main

In this research, we used a fast and simple method for synthesis of calcium titanate (CaTiO3) and calcium ferrite (CaFe2O4) nanostructures: microwave assisted co-precipitation method. The effect of time, microwave radiation power and type of solvent on the morphology of magnetic nanoparticles was studied. Calcium ferrite/calcium titanate (CaFe2O4/CaTiO3) nanocomposite was prepared by the same method

A new octamolybdate based organic–inorganic hybrid compound with unusual Ag–Ag chain, [Ag2(bit)2]2[Mo8O26], was successfully synthesized and well characterized. [Ag2(bit)2]2[Mo8O26] as colorimetric sensor materials for l-cysteine (l-Cys) were investigated for the first time. Similar to other type polyoxometalates (POMs), [Ag2(bit)2]2[Mo8O26] exhibits the good peroxidase-like activity attributed to

One novel Inorganic–Organic Hybrid compound [Pb(mip)(bidc)]n (1) [mip = 2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline, bidc = 2,2′bipyridinyl-3,3′-dicarboxylic acid] has been synthesized by hydrothermal reactions and characterized by thermogravimetrianalysis, elemental analysis, infrared spectrum and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction results suggest

Successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) process has been diversely used for deposition of various metal chalcogenides. SnS is one of them. Owing to the under-utilization of ionic precursor used in SILAR process, recovery of ionic species from solvents is important and critical before disposal. Since a variety of solutes and solvents can be used for the deposition of SnS, we have devised

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) could be a common autoimmune disease that involves severe joint deformation. The main off-target medicines unable to cure RA, that permits associate in nursing infection with the unwellness. The nanomaterials-based RA medical aid is an excellent strategy to enhance the treatment efficaciousness within the inflammatory region. Specifically, metal-based nanomaterials are a wonderful

Herein we report the hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and biological applications of h-MoO3 and silver doped MoO3 nanoparticles (NPs). The phase formations of the synthesized NPs were identified using X-Ray diffraction studies and vibrational spectral studies. The average crystallite size of the NPs tends to decrease with increase in doping concentration. The surface morphology and the elemental

UiO-66-NH2 (U) and its magnetic UiO-66-NH2 form (MU) were used to enhance Oxaliplatin (OX) efficacy. The fundamental physical and structural properties of nanoparticles were characterized via X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), UV–Visible (UV–Vis), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analysis, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray

In this study, nickel sulfide (NiS), zinc sulfide (ZnS), and their composites have been synthesized by using surfactant driven hydrothermal method. Synthesized materials are investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, UV–Vis and Photoluminescence spectroscopy. XRD results have shown

Quaternary trimethyl chitosan-stabilized bismuth nanoparticles (QTMC-BiNPs) with positive surface charges were uniquely synthesized and fully characterized. In the synthesis, Quaternary Trimethyl Chitosan (QTMC), a water-soluble derivative of chitosan (CTS) was prepared using two-step reductive methylation. The new biopolymeric functionalized ligand was further used as capping agent for the synthesis

In this study, we determined the toxicity of zinc oxide nanoparticles using the medicinal plant Garcinia cambogia (Gc-ZnO NPs) and biopolymer chitosan (Gc-ZnO/CS) via ultraviolet (UV)–Visible spectrophotometry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Electrochemical analysis. UV–Visible spectroscopy bands revealed the absorbance

Solvothermal reactions of 1-benzyl-1,2,3-triazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid (H2btda) and 5-[4-(1-imidazolyl)phenyl]-2H-tetrazole(ipt) with Cd(Ac)2·2H2O afford one novel coordination polymer, namely, [Cd2(btda)(ipt)2]n(1). Complex 1 contains {Cd4} clusters, exhibiting a 3D metal–organic framework with pcu topology. Furthermore, Powder X-ray diffraction analysis, thermal degeneration and luminescent property

Colorectal cancer (CRC) progression is a complex process, with an interplay of multiple molecular signaling pathways. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and NF-κB are important hallmark proteins responsible for the transition from inflammation to colon cancer. Due to the adverse effects of chemotherapeutic drugs, there is an imperative need to develop new drugs, and recently, nanoparticles found to be promising

Among the schemes to improve the efficiency of electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), molybdenum carbides are seen as suitable candidates to replace noble metal electrocatalysts because of their Pt-like d-band center and proper adsorption of intermediate hydrogen species (Hads). Iodine is identified to form I−Hads bond when used as a single-atom electrocatalyst of HER, thereby improving

Magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles were fabricated at the ambient temperature by a chemical precipitation method. The as-synthesized nanoparticles were analyzed by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS), particle size analyzer (PSA), Fourier transform infrared

Biomaterials, which can also be used for clinical management applications for wound healing, are encouraged by gold loaded nanoparticles. The present work describes the formulations of wound dressings based on Dextran (DEX)-polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocluster encapsulated with gold (Au) nanocomposites. The Au solutions are fabricated in the DEX/PVA matrix using Gold nanoparticles (Au@DEX/PVA). The

In this research, KO2 pellets as a solid adsorbent have been evaluated for the CO2 adsorption process. The KO2 pellets with advantages in CO2 uptake, besides O2 production, have been considered as air revitalization components, especially for closed respiratory environments in the infrastructure of life support systems (LSS). A unique set of experimental data of a single adsorption equilibrium of CO2

In the present paper, single-crystal PbMoO4 nanorods and nanowires were synthesized via a simple sonochemical process without any templates or surfactants for the first time. The samples were analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electron diffraction (ED). Experimental results indicated that the obtained PbMoO4 nanowires were single-crystal in structure

Gold-loaded nanoparticles are versatile nanomaterials that may be used in wound healing properties. The current study describes a wound dressing formulation focused on Gold-loaded Dextran/Silk Sericin nanoparticles. The Gold-loaded Dextran/Silk Sericin membranes were fabricated using Gold solutions inside the Dextran/Silk Sericin medium. The influence of various experimental conditions on Dextran/Silk

Based on the cluster assembling method, five boron–phosphorus nanowires (NWs) were designed, namely P8B2-I, P8B2-II, P6B4, P8B6 and P10B4 NWs. All the five assembled NWs exhibit good stability according to our density functional theory (DFT) calculations: high cohesive energies, almost no imaginary frequencies, structural integrity through a 5 ps molecular dynamics simulation at 300–750 K. These five

The optical and dielectric properties of plasmonic of Fe2O3/Au and Fe3O4/Au core/shell nanoparticles were studied using Finite Element computational approach. The optical response of these nanostructures was investigated through the computation of the real and the imaginary parts of the effective dielectric permittivity and the absorption cross-section in the visible-near infrared spectral range. Our

For investigating the regulatory effects of the 1,3,5-trithiane (3S) in the formation of silver-alkynyl clusters, two new tetra-nucleus silver-alkynyl clusters, namely, [(3S)4Ag4(PhC≡C)(OTf)2]·OTf·CH3OH (1, OTf = CF3SO3−), and [(3S)2Ag4(tBuC≡C)(tfa)3]n (2, tfa = CF3CO2−), were synthesized and their unique structures were investigated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy

In this study, a novel NiS/CNTs nanohybrid with a higher specific capacity and cyclic performance was fabricated as an anodic material for supercapacitor applications. The NiS/CNTs nanohybrid was furnished on the three-dimensional nickel foam (NF) to prepare a novel electrode with a self-supporting design. The NiS/CNTs electrode, with its hybrid composition, larger surface area, self-supporting design

In this work, the oxidation mechanism of thiophenic compounds over Ti-MWW zeolite was investigated by DFT-D3 method. Formation energy and activation barrier results indicate that Ti1-η2–OOH–H2O is the most likely to be the real active center. It was revealed that the reactivity increased in the order of thiophene < benzothiophene < dibenzothiophene < 4-methyldibenzothiophene < 4, 6-dimethyldibenzothiophene

Graphene doped cobalt oxide nanostructure was synthesized via hydrothermal method. Synthesized nanostructure was used as inexpensive counter electrode (CE) as an alternative for the expensive platinum (Pt) CE in dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Phase purity, crystallinity and morphology of the synthesized nanostructure was analyzed using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope

Here, we propose a novel photocatalyst of europium doped calcium titanate (Eu:CaTiO3) were synthesized by simple sol–gel method. The synthesized catalyst samples were further annealed at various temperatures (500, 700 and 900 °C) under air environment in order to get the high order crystalline nature. Role of annealing temperature is vital to improving the structural, optical and photocatalytic behavior

Metal chalcogenide cluster compounds are interesting substances by virtue of their intrinsic electronic and optical properties and their potential usage as single-source precursors for semiconductor materials. Herein, the synthesis and structural characterization of six new [HgTe]-based cluster compounds derived from bis(2-pyridyl)ditellane (oPy2Te2), and different mercury salts are described: four

The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of three vanadium-substituted polyoxomolybdates, [PMo11VO40]4−, [PMo10V2O40]5−, and [PMo9V3O40]6−, for the removal of methylene blue dye (MB) from aqueous solutions. The materials were synthesized and initially characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to confirm purity. Then the effect of several experimental factors

In this study, the electric spark discharge method was used to prepare a cuprous iodide nanocolloid (CuINC); specifically, an electrical discharge machine was used to prepare a CuINC under five sets of pulse width modulation (Ton–Toff) parameters, and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry and a zetasizer were used to evaluate the most suitable parameter set. Copper wires were used as electrodes (copper

A group of nanoparticles (NPs); ZnO, CuO, MgO, and Se were eco-friendly biosynthesized using gamma irradiated culture filtrate of Bacillus cereus. The impact of obtained NPs on growth and lipid accumulation of Chlorella vulgaris was evaluated. NPs were characterized by UV–Vis., FTIR, XRD, and TEM. After irradiation, an increase in NPs reduction and/or yield was observed and confirmed by UV. NPs demonstrated

Gastric cancer is considered a major cause of cancer-associated death, worldwide. Conjugation of thiosemicarbazones with metal nanoparticles (NPs) has been reported to enhance their anti-proliferative effect against cancer cells. This work aimed to synthesize NiO NPs, functionalize them with glutamic acid, and conjugate them with thiosemicarbazide (TSC). Characterization of the NiO@Glu-TSC was performed

The objective of this study was to correlate the binding of drugs on a very popular nanoparticulate polymeric matrix; PLGA nanoparticles with their main constitutional, electronic and physico-chemical descriptors. Gaussian Processes (GPs) was the artificial intelligence machine learning method that was utilized to fulfil this task. The method could successfully model the results where optimum values

Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3) phosphorylation plays a key role in the transformation and proliferation of breast cancer cells. According to previous studies, STAT3 phosphorylation can be inhibited by curcumin in various cancer cells. Even so, its use is restricted due to low oral bioavailability. This study aimed to enhance curcumin solubility and bioavailability by loading

Herein we report a facile and low cost microwave irradiation method was adapted to design and fabricate the NiFe2O4/g-C3N4 hybrid catalyst. The different amount of NiFe2O4 (5, 10 and 15 wt%) was incorporated in to g-C3N4 and various characterizations such as XRD, SEM, TEM, RAMAN, UV, PL and BET analysis were exploit to know the optical, morphological and textural behavior. XRD and TEM results suggest

We would like to report the eco-friendly synthesis of reduced graphene oxide using aqueous extract of Acorus calamus (rhizome), dried fruit and seed parts of Terminalia bellirica, Helicteres isora and Quercus infectoria and the whole shell part of Turbinella pyrum by simple steam bath technique. The structural and morphological characteristics of prepared reduced graphene oxides were determined by

Calcium phosphate (CaP) nanomaterials are considered as potential biomaterial for drug delivery systems because of their excellent biocompatible features. In the present study, amino glycoside antibiotics, such as kanamycin and gentamycin-loaded CaP nanoparticles, were successfully synthesized by the precipitation method. Physicochemical properties were analyzed by XRD, FTIR, FE-SEM, EDX, and light-scattering

Research in polyoxometalates (POMs) is a diverse growing field with variations in application. POMs are consisting of metal ion and oxide. Peripheral oxides of POM can share spare electron pairs to behave as ligands. This property of POM was utilized for constructing coordination polymers (CPs), synthesizing transitional metal substituted POM for catalysis, synthesizing and stabilizing nano-particles

We report the synthesis of tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanoparticles and its nanocomposite with graphene oxide (GO) by cost-effective and high yield hydrothermal method. The structural pattern and morphology of produced nanoparticles are studied through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) respectively. XRD pattern confirms the presence of nanocrystalline hexagonal phase of WO3

DNA sequencing gives us an ideal opportunity to promote the well-being by helping personal or precision medicine. Here, we inspected the interaction of cytosine (C), thymine (T), adenine (A), and guanine (G) with an AlN nanosheet (AlNN) by using DFT method in order to find a DNA sequencer. The released energy after the adsorption of nucleobases on the AlNN displays the order of G (1.02 eV) > C (0.94)

In this work, the application of a colorimetric technique was investigated, as a simple method for the differentiation of the size and morphology of silver colloids. Wherein, the different silver colloids, with a wide spectrum of colors, were obtained using various homemade light sources in the visible light range. The synthesis was carried out from silver nitrate in presence of two reducing agents:

Two novel metal–organic coordination complexes based on L [L = 3,6-bis(imidazol-1-yl)pyridazine], which could also be called as [Ni(L)(1,3,5-H2BTC)2H2O]n 1 (1,3,5-H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid) and {[Ni2(L)(2,6-PYDC)2(H2O)2]·5H2O}n 2 (2,6-H2PYDC = 2,6-pyridine dicarboxylic acid) have been formed using solvothermal method by reaction of Ni(II) salts with the L ligand in the presence of different

This study was aimed to evaluate the antibacterial and biofilm inhibitory activity of Penicillium chrysogenum-derived silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) against the standard and pathogenic Acinetobacter baumannii using a 96-well microtiter plate-based method. The AgNPs were characterized by using UV–Vis, TEM, AFM, XRD, DLS, Zeta potential, and FT-IR. The nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated with a spherical

Here we report improved photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanostructures through judicious choice of the dopant, particularly by choosing the dopant with high chemical hardness. We have doped ZnO nanostructures with divalent (Ni2+ and Sr2+) and trivalent (Cr3+ and Al3+) using hydrothermal conditions. The photocatalytic activity of undoped and doped ZnO nanostructures was tested towards the degradation

Two novel hybrid compounds [Ni(2,2-bpy)3]2.5(PNiW11O40)]·3.1(H2O) (1) and [Ni4(pyz)2][A-α-PW9O34]2·(pyz)5·7H2O (2) (bpy = 2,2′-bpyridine, pyz = piperazine) have been synthesized under mild hydrothermal condition and structurally characterized by physico-chemical and series spectroscopic methods. Compound 1 contains nickel(II) mono-substituted Keggin type polyoxotungstate {PNiW11O39} anion, two and

Two novel coordination polymers {[Cu4(H2dam-dap)4(ClO4)2]·2ClO4}n (1) and [Cu3(H2dam-dap)2(N3)2(NO3)2]n (2) have been obtained through the copper salts and 3-(3-Amino-propylimino)-butan-2-one oxime (H3dam-dap) ligand, which was synthesized by one-pot reaction in the preparation process of complexes. Single-crystal X-Ray analysis shows that complex 1 displays a cage-like 12-MC-4 metallacrown structural

This present investigation focused on novel p-type bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3)/n-type tin sulfide (SnS2) heterostructure photocatalyst has been favorably attained via a facile two-step process followed by co-precipitation approach for enhances the photocatalytic activity through the degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) and Rhodamine B (RhB) organic dyes under visible-light illumination. Structural, optical

Different growth stages of Penicillium notatum, P. purpurogenum and P. aculeatum were evaluated for their potential for zirconium nanoparticle (Zr-NP) biosynthesis by total protein content assay. Fungal secreted protein concentrations for all three species were higher at deceleration phase. For optimizing biosynthesis conditions with respect to Zr-NP size, different pH values and ZrCl4 concentrations