Thermoelectric Properties of CrS Te (: 0, 1, 2) Dichalcogenides Monolayers: First-Principles Study.

In this study, we conducted first-principles calculations interfaced with Boltzmann transport theory to examine the carrier-dependent thermoelectric properties of CrS Te (: 0, 1, 2) dichalcogenides monolayers. We conducted a systematic analysis of the structural, phonon band structures, elastic properties, electronic structures, and thermoelectric properties, of electron (e) and hole (h) doped CrS Te (: 0, 1, 2) dichalcogenides monolayers. The studied 2D TMDCs exhibit structural stability, as indicated by the negative formation energy.

seed polysaccharide-copper nanocomposite: An innovative solution for green environment and antimicrobial studies.

The purpose of this study was to synthesize ecofriendly nano-composite in which agricultural waste (seeds of was used to synthesize tamarind seed polysaccharides (TSP) and its composite with copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) for the purpose of green and clean environment as well as reduction of green-house gases. Confirmation of extracted TSP, synthesized nanocomposite was carried out using FTIR, SEM, PXRD and EDX techniques. In FTIR analysis TSP gives a strong broad peak at 3331 cm due to -OH group and in case of composite its intensity is reduced which might be due to the interactions between -OH and Cu ions.

Effect of laser irradiated silver doped polystyrene/polyethylene terephthalate (PET) thin film for solar cell applications.

In the current research, the resist action of silver-doped polystyrene/polyethylene terephthalate (PET) solar thin film towards laser irradiation was observed. Moreover, silver-doped polystyrene nanoparticles were synthesized a chemical technique while the PET film was purchased from the commercial market. Nd:YAG pulsed laser has been used to irradiate the samples at 2 minutes, 4 minutes, and 6 minutes respectively.

Comprehensive Biological Potential, Phytochemical Profiling Using GC-MS and LC-ESI-MS, and In-Silico Assessment of Nees: An Important Medicinal Plant.

Plants of the genus have notable use in folklore medicines as well as being used for pharmacological purposes. The present work explored the biological predispositions of and attempted to accomplish a comprehensive chemical profile through GC-MS of different fractions concerning polarity (chloroform and -butanol) and LC-ESI-MS of methanolic extract by both positive and negative ionization modes. The biological characteristics such as antioxidant potential were assessed by applying six different methods.

Adsorption of Magenta Dye on PbO Doped MgZnO: Interpretation of Statistical Physics Parameters Using Double-Layer Models.

This article reports the synthesis of PbO doped MgZnO (PbO@MgZnO) by a co-precipitation method, followed by an ultrasonication process. PbO@MgZnO demonstrates a significant adsorption capability toward Magenta Dye (MD). The greatest adsorption capability was optimized by varying parameters such as pH, MD concentration, and adsorbent dose.

Characterization of a novel end product tolerant and thermostable cellulase from Neobacillus sedimentimangrovi UE25.

Recent advancements in biorefinery processes necessitate search for cost effective and thermostable cellulases. This study was designed to characterize the cellulase obtained from a thermophilic bacterium, Neobacillus sedimentimangrovi UE25. A combined pretreatment of NaOH and methyltrioctylammonium chloride was given to sugarcane bagasse (SB) for lignin removal and the pretreated SB was utilized as a carbon source for the cellulase production.

A New Texturing Approach of a Polyimide Shielding Cover for Enhanced Light Propagation in Photovoltaic Devices.

The efficiency of photovoltaics (PVs) is related to cover material properties and light management in upper layers of the device. This article investigates new polyimide (PI) covers for PVs that enable light trapping through their induced surface texture. The latter is attained via a novel strategy that involves multi-directional rubbing followed by plasma exposure.

Synthesis of Cyano-Benzylidene Xanthene Synthons Using a Diprotic Brønsted Acid Catalyst, and Their Application as Efficient Inhibitors of Aluminum Corrosion in Alkaline Solutions.

Novel cyano-benzylidene xanthene derivatives were synthesized using one-pot and condensation reactions. A diprotic Brønsted acid (i.e.

Deciphering the Role of Alkali Metals (Li, Na, K) Doping for Triggering Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Properties of T-Graphene Quantum Dots: Toward the Development of Giant NLO Response Materials.

Nanoscale nonlinear optical (NLO) materials have received huge attention of the scientists in current decades because of their enormous applications in optics, electronics, and telecommunication. Different studies have been conducted to tune the nonlinear optical response of the nanomaterials. However, the role of alkali metal (Li, Na, K) doping on triggering the nonlinear optical response of nanomaterials by converting their centrosymmetric configuration into noncentrosymmetric configuration is rarely studied.

DFT study of alkali and alkaline earth metal-doped benzocryptand with remarkable NLO properties.

Strategies for designing remarkable nonlinear optical materials using excess electron compounds are well recognized in literature to enhance the applications of these compounds in nonlinear optics. In this study, density functional theory simulations are performed to study alkali and alkaline earth metal-doped benzocryptand using the B3LYP/6-31G+(d, p) level of theory. Vertical ionization energies (VIEs), reactivity parameters, interaction energies, and binding energies exposed the thermodynamic stability of these complexes.

Biodiesel from Dodonaea Plant Oil: Synthesis and Characterization-A Promising Nonedible Oil Source for Bioenergy Industry.

In this work, Dodonaea oil was studied as a potential biodiesel source. Dodonaea ( Jacq.) is an evergreen shrubby plant that thrives in tropical and subtropical conditions.

Functional miscibility and thermomechanical properties enhancement of substituted phthalic acetylated modified chitin filler in biopolymer composite.

The miscibility between hydrophobic and hydrophilic biopolymers has been of significant challenge. This study used a novel simplified chitin modification method to produce phthalic chitin using phthalic anhydride in a substitution reaction. The FT-IR functional group analysis was used to confirm the substitution reaction.

Exploration of Nonlinear Optical Properties for the First Theoretical Framework of Non-Fullerene DTS(FBTTh)-Based Derivatives.

Organic compounds having significant nonlinear optical (NLO) applications are being employed in the optoelectronics field. In the current work, a series of non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) based compounds are designed by modifying the acceptors with different substituents using as a reference compound. To study the NLO responses to the tuning of various acceptors, DFT and TD-DFT based parameters were calculated at the M06 level along with the 6-31G(d,p) basis set.

Preparation of Bi/BiOBr sensitized titania nanorod arrays a one-pot solvothermal method and construction of kanamycin photoelectrochemical aptasensors.

In this work, a photoelectrochemical (PEC) aptasensor for detecting kanamycin (KAN) was designed based on an aptamer modified Bi/BiOBr/titania nanorod array (TiO NRA). Bi/BiOBr was loaded onto the TiO NRA a one-pot solvothermal method using glucose as a reductant. The p-n heterojunction structure constructed from chrysanthemums like BiOBr and the TiO NRA improves the electron transfer rate.

Impact of Starch Coating Embedded with Silver Nanoparticles on Strawberry Storage Time.

The strawberry has a very short postharvest life due to its fast softening and decomposition. The goal of this research is to see how well a starch-silver nanoparticle (St-AgNPs) coating affects the physical, chemical, and microbiological qualities of strawberries during postharvest life. Additionally, the effect of washing with running water on silver concentration in coated strawberry fruit was studied by an inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES).

Drug delivery of sofosbuvir drug capsulated with the β-cyclodextrin basket loaded on chitosan nanoparticle surface for anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV).

The present work-study the improvement of the loading and release efficiency of sofosbuvir drug (SOF) for anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) by the combination process with β-cyclodextrin (βCD) basket to form a novel self-assembly βCD-SOF which load on the chitosan nanoparticle (Cs NPs) to form a novel hybrid composite (Cs@βCD-SOF). The characterization process performs for confirming the formation of hybrid composite with various methods. The loading efficiency of SOF is performed by UV-Vis spectroscopy, which is reported at 94.

Mesopores silica nanotubes-based sensors for the highly selective and rapid detection of Fe ions in wastewater, boiler system units and biological samples.

Mesopores silica nanotubes (MSNTs)-based chemical sensors for the rapid detection and of highly selective Fe ions have been prepared. The novel nanosensors were prepared via immobilization of 1,10-phenanthroline-5-amine (PA) and bathophenanthroline (BP) onto the MSNTs. The resultant PA and BP sensors display high sensitivity for detection the Fe ions in tap water, river water, sea water, two units in simple cycle power station, and biological samples.

Preparation of multifunctional long-persistent photoluminescence cellulose fibres.

Simple preparation of flame-retardant, photoluminescent, and superhydrophobic smart nanocomposite coating was developed and applied onto cotton fibres using the simple pad-dry-cure technique. This novel strategy involved the immobilization of rare-earth-doped aluminium strontium oxide (ASO; SrAl O :Eu ,Dy ) nanoparticles, environmentally friendly room temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber (RTV) and environmentally friendly Exolet AP422 (Ex). The fabrics were also able to produce a char film in the fire-resistant assessment, providing fibres with a self-extinguishing characteristic.

The role of ascorbic acid combined exposure on Imidacloprid-induced oxidative stress and genotoxicity in Nile tilapia.

Imidacloprid (Imid), a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide, is broadly used worldwide. It is reported to contaminate aquatic systems. This study was proposed to evaluate oxidative stress and genotoxicity of Imid on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and the protective effect of ascorbic acid (Asc).

Angiotensinogen Gene Missense Polymorphisms (rs699 and rs4762): The Association of End-Stage Renal Failure Risk with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension in Egyptians.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension are common chronic diseases mainly associated with the development and progression of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) leading to morbidity and mortality. Gene polymorphisms linked to the renin-angiotensin ()-aldosterone system (RAAS) were broadly inspected in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN) and hypertension. This study aimed to investigate the association of gene polymorphisms (rs699 and rs4762) with ESRD in T2DM hypertensive Egyptian patients.

Adsorption behavior and corrosion inhibitive characteristics of newly synthesized cyano-benzylidene xanthenes on copper/sodium hydroxide interface: Electrochemical, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and theoretical studies.

Elegant process for synthesis of 3-(7H-dibenzo[c,h]xanthen-7-yl)benzaldehyde (3), as new starting material to create a set of novel xanthene analogues, 2-(3-(7H-dibenzo[c,h]xanthen-7-yl)benzylidene)malononitrile (4), 3-(3-(7H-dibenzo[c,h]xanthen-7-yl)phenyl)-2-cyanoacrylic acid (5), and Ethyl-3-(3-(7H-dibenzo[c,h]xanthen-7-yl)phenyl)-2-cyanoacrylate (6), was achieved starting with available materials under mild conditions. Various concentrations (ca. 0.

Design, Molecular Modeling and Synthesis of Metal-Free Sensitizers of Thieno Pyridine Dyes as Light-Harvesting Materials with Efficiency Improvement Using Plasmonic Nanoparticles.

Considering the thiophene unit as an electron-rich heterocycle, it is investigated with the aim of elucidating its potential efficiency for solar cell application. With the introduction of active substituents such as COOEt, CONH and CN into the thiophene segment, three novel thieno pyridine sensitizers (-), based on donor-acceptor D-π-A construction, are designed and synthesized. The effect of the anchoring groups is investigated based on their molecular orbital's (MO's) energy gap (E).