Enhancing the Catalytic Activity of Pd Nanocatalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells by Functionalizing Vulcan XC-72 with Cu Organometallic Compounds.

The most widely used support in low-temperature fuel cell applications is the commercially available Vulcan XC-72. Herein, we report its functionalization with the home-obtained mesityl copper (Cu-mes) and Cu coordinate (Cu(dmpz)L2) organometallic compounds. Pd nanoparticles are anchored on the supports obtaining Pd/C, Pd/C, and Pd/C (on nonfunctionalized support).

Ag-NP-Decorated Carbon Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Properties.

As the global urgency for effective antimicrobial agents intensifies, this work harnesses the widely demonstrated antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and proposes alternative synthesis approaches to metal-organic hybrid systems with antimicrobial activity. In this study, the proposed synthesis route involves decorating metallic nanoparticles into organic substrates without previous doping. The synthesis simultaneously uses polyethylene glycol for three crucial purposes: (1) acting as a mild reducing agent to generate Ag-NPs with a spherical shape and diameters ranging from 10 to just over 20 nm, (2) functioning as a dispersing agent for flakes of commercial nanostructured carbon supports, including reduced graphene oxide (rGO, ID-nano), and commercial carbon nanoplatelets from Sigma-Aldrich (GNPs, Sigma-Aldrich), and (3) serving as a promoter for the homogeneous anchoring of Ag-NPs in the carbon lattice without altering the conformation of the carbon lattice.

Coordination and Bioorganometallic Chemistry: Exploring the Potential Applications of Metal Coordination and Organometallic Complexes in Medical and Microbiological Advancements.

In the field of coordination and bioorganometallic chemistry, a notable shift is occurring. This mini-review explores a new generation of carefully 3D-crafted coordination and organometallic complexes that differ from conventional structures. Emphasizing disease intervention and microbial control, these compounds, incorporate noble and transition metals, and aim to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing potential health risks.

Effects of parity, seasonal heat stress, and colostrum collection time postpartum on colostrum quality of Holstein cattle in an arid region.

The aim of this study was to determine effects of parity (primiparous vs. multiparous), seasonal heat stress at calving (summer vs. winter), and time postpartum on some parameters associated with colostrum quality in Holstein cows reared in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.

Genetic Markers Associated with Milk Production and Thermotolerance in Holstein Dairy Cows Managed in a Heat-Stressed Environment.

Dairy production in Holstein cows in a semiarid environment is challenging due to heat stress. Under such conditions, genetic selection for heat tolerance appears to be a useful strategy. The objective was to validate molecular markers associated with milk production and thermotolerance traits in Holstein cows managed in a hot and humid environment.