Fast, Highly Stable, and Low-Bandgap 2D Halide Perovskite Photodetectors Based on Short-Chained Fluorinated Piperidinium as a Spacer.

Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskite (HP), with attractive structural and optoelectronic properties, has shown great potential in optoelectrical devices. However, the relatively wide bandgap () and stability, which cause inferior efficiency, prevent its feasibility from further applications. To tackle these issues, for the first time, a novel fluorine-containing piperidinium spacer, (3-HCFCFCHOCH-PPH), abbreviated as (4FH-PPH), has been designed for the stable and efficient = 1 2D HPs.

Dual Z-scheme heterojunction CeSnO/AgPO/V@g-CN for increased photocatalytic degradation of the food additive tartrazine, in the presence of persulfate: Kinetics, toxicity, and density functional theory studies.

This study involved the synthesis of a CeSnO/AgPO/V@g-CN composite through hydrothermal methods, followed by mechanical grinding. The resulting heterojunction exhibited improved catalytic activity under visible light by effectively separating electrons and holes (e/h). The degradation of Tartrazine (TTZ) reached 93.

Unveiling a Novel Solvatomorphism of Anti-inflammatory Flufenamic Acid: X-ray Structure, Quantum Chemical, and Studies.

This paper delves into the polymorphism of 2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)anilino]benzoic acid, commonly referred to as flufenamic acid (FA), a pharmaceutical agent employed in treating inflammatory conditions. The central focus of the study is on a newly unearthed solvatomorphic structure of FA in methanol (FAM), and a thorough comparison is conducted with the commercially available standard structure. Employing a comprehensive approach, including X-ray crystallography, Hirshfeld surface analysis, density functional theory (DFT), molecular docking, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, the research aims to unravel the structural and functional implications of solvatomorphism.

Redefining Chalcone Synthesis: Aldol Adduct Elimination for the Rapid Access to Thienyl Chalcones.

This paper introduces a unique and novel method for synthesizing thienyl chalcones using iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) as a heterogeneous catalyst. It stands out as a rare example in the literature for the synthesis of these chalcones from 1,3-diketones and various aromatic aldehydes. The magnetic FeONPs employed as the catalyst bring several advantages, including their efficiency, affordability, and ecofriendly nature, making them an attractive choice for producing thiophene chalcones.

Flake-like structure of SrTiO nanoparticles dispersed on graphene oxide: A selective and sensitive electrochemical sensor for determination of chloramphenicol in milk and honey samples.

The use of Chloramphenicol (CAP), a potent antibiotic with broad-spectrum capabilities in food-producing animals has been restricted by the European Union and several other countries due to its severe side effects. Thus, CAP must be detected quickly and sensitively. In this investigation, the preparation of SrTiO nanoparticles was carried out utilizing a hydrothermal technique.

Development of a Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Sensor Using SmCuZrO Double Perovskite as an Electrocatalyst for Determination of Risperidone Antipsychotic Drug in Tablet Samples.

In this study, the preparation of SmCuZrO double perovskites was carried out through the utilization of a sol-gel technique. The SmCuZrO displayed notable conductivity, impressive electrocatalytic activity, and rapid electron transfer. The monitoring of risperidone (RIS) in tablet samples is greatly influenced by these properties.

Anti-Methanogenic Effect of Phytochemicals on Methyl-Coenzyme M Reductase-Potential: In Silico and Molecular Docking Studies for Environmental Protection.

Methane is a greenhouse gas which poses a great threat to life on earth as its emissions directly contribute to global warming and methane has a 28-fold higher warming potential over that of carbon dioxide. Ruminants have been identified as a major source of methane emission as a result of methanogenesis by their respective gut microbiomes. Various plants produce highly bioactive compounds which can be investigated to find a potential inhibitor of methyl-coenzyme M reductase (the target protein for methanogenesis).