Publications by authors named "Chetan K Modi"

We have synthesized Murraya Koenigii leaves powder-derived carbon nanodots (CNDs) by hydrothermal method. A tribute to our commitment to environmental sustainability is the unique composition of our CNDs, which are made entirely of natural carbon sources and a green solvent, water. Our further efforts to improve performance led us to start making nitrogen-doped CNDs.

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In this study, we present an economical and efficient synthesis method for carbon nanodots (CNDs) derived from cinnamon bark wood powder, with the incorporation of L-arginine as a dopant at varying ratios (Cinnamon : L-Arginine - 1:0.25, 1:0.5) via a hydrothermal reaction.

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This study delves into the fabrication of carbon nanodots (CNDs) through a bottom-up approach, utilizing black seed powder as the precursor material and employing the pyrolysis method. CNDs were synthesized across four distinct temperature settings. The investigation encompasses an extensive characterization of the CNDs, including optical and structural attributes.

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A Cu(II)-salen complex encapsulated in MWW-framework as an efficient chiral organocatalyst was developed for the synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1)-one (DHPMs) derivatives an asymmetric pathway. In order to confirm its structural properties, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder XRD, BET, XPS, FE-SEM, EDX, UV-Vis, and FTIR spectra were used. Using computer-assisted DFT calculations, the Cu(II)-salen complex has been fine-tuned to fit into the pocket of the porous MWW support while keeping its chirality.

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VO(IV) and Cu(II) complexes with Schiff base ligand derived from 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-formyl-2-pyrazolin-5-one (PMFP) and 2-amino phenol have been synthesized as their neat and entrapped complexes into the supercages of zeolite-Y. The compounds were characterized by chemical analysis (ICP-OES and elemental), electronic and/or UV reflectance spectra, FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction patterns, SEMs, BET and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis. All the prepared catalysts were tested on the liquid phase limonene oxidation reaction, using 30% H2O2 as an oxidant.

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