Removal of organic pollutants through hydroxyl radical-based advanced oxidation processes.

The use of Advance Oxidation Process (AOPs) has been extensively examined in order to eradicate organic pollutants. This review assesses the efficacy of photolysis, O based (O/UV, O/HO, O/HO/UV, HO/UV, Fenton, Fenton-like, hetero-system) and sonochemical and electro-oxidative AOPs in this regard. The main purpose of this review and some suggestions for the advancement of AOPs is to facilitate the elimination of toxic organic pollutants.

UAV aided virtual cooperative spectrum sensing for cognitive radio networks.

Cooperative spectrum sensing (CSS) involves multiple secondary users (SUs) reporting primary user (PU) channel sensing states to the fusion center (FC). However, the high overheads associated with multi-user CSS impose power limitations that limit its usefulness in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) networks. To address this challenge, we propose a virtual CSS, where a single UAV conducts CSS while following a circular flight trajectory in the air.

Green synthesis of lead oxide nanoparticles for photo-electrocatalytic and antimicrobial applications.

Synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs) for many different uses requires the development of environmentally friendly synthesis protocols. In this article, we present a simple and environmentally friendly method to synthesize lead oxide (PbO) NPs from the plant material of the . Analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and microscopy were used to characterize the synthesized PbO NPs, and their photo-electrocatalytic and antifungal properties were also evaluated.

Brief review: Applications of nanocomposite in electrochemical sensor and drugs delivery.

The recent advancement of nanoparticles (NPs) holds significant potential for treating various ailments. NPs are employed as drug carriers for diseases like cancer because of their small size and increased stability. In addition, they have several desirable properties that make them ideal for treating bone cancer, including high stability, specificity, higher sensitivity, and efficacy.

Compositional analysis of natural pomegranate peel powder dried by different methods and nutritional and sensory evaluation of cookies fortified with pomegranate peel powder.

Introduction: Fortification of cereal products with natural plant extract is an interesting approach to fulfill the dietary requirement of the people.

Materials And Methods: Peels of pomegranate (rich source of natural compounds) were cut into small pieces and dried in three different methods such as solar drying (SOD), oven drying (OD), and sun drying (SUD). The fine powder was prepared and proximate compositions (protein, ash, moisture, fats, fiber, and carbohydrates), minerals (zinc, iron, calcium, and potassium), total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activity (DPPH) of the pomegranate peel powder (PP) were evaluated.

Fabrication of a lead-free ternary ceramic system for high energy storage applications in dielectric capacitors.

The importance of electroceramics is well-recognized in applications of high energy storage density of dielectric ceramic capacitors. Despite the excellent properties, lead-free alternatives are highly desirous owing to their environmental friendliness for energy storage applications. Herein, we provide a facile synthesis of lead-free ferroelectric ceramic perovskite material demonstrating enhanced energy storage density.

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia admitted to an intensive care unit in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of adult patients with severe COVID-19, with the exploration of risk factors for mortality in the hospital.

Methods: This study included 20 adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU of DHQ Hospital, Faisalabad (Pakistan). Patients were categorised into the survival group and the death group according to the outcome.

New copper complexes inducing bimodal death through apoptosis and autophagy in A549 cancer cells.

Two copper complexes, Cu1 (CuLCl, L = 2-(6,7-dimethoxyisoquinolin-1-yl) aniline) and Cu2 (CuLCl, L = 2-(6-methoxyisoquinolin-1-yl) aniline), were synthesized and characterized. These complexes exhibited high cytotoxic activity toward different cancer cell lines, including the A549 lung cancer cell line, and low cytotoxicity toward normal human cells. Mechanistic studies have shown that these complexes induce bimodal death of cancer cells through apoptosis and autophagy, including the activation of apoptotic and autophagic cell signaling pathways.

Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio-A marker of COVID-19 pneumonia severity.

Aim: To determine the efficacy of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a marker of the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia in the South-Asian population.

Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional, analytic study conducted at HDU/ICU of District Headquarter Hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan, from May through July 2020. Sixty-three eligible patients, admitted to the HDU/ICU, were prospectively enrolled in the study.

Rhodium(iii) complexes with isoquinoline derivatives as potential anticancer agents: in vitro and in vivo activity studies.

Two rhodium complexes Rh1 and Rh2 with isoquinoline derivatives were synthesized and characterized. Both complexes displayed strong anticancer activity against various cancer cells and low cytotoxicity against non-cancer cells. These complexes triggered apoptosis via mitochondrial dysfunction that increased the levels of ROS and Ca and released cytochrome C which ultimately activated caspases and the apoptosis pathway.

In vitro and in vivo anti-tumor activity of two gold(III) complexes with isoquinoline derivatives as ligands.

Two gold(III) complexes of isoquinoline derivatives: [Au(L)Cl] (Au1) and [Au(L)Cl] (Au2) have been prepared and characterized. Au1 and Au2 exhibited greater cytotoxicity than their corresponding ligands and cisplatin against T-24 cells. Both complexes arrested cell cycle at S-phase by upregulation of p53, p27, and p21, and downregulation of cyclin A and cyclin E.

History based forward and feedback mechanism in cooperative spectrum sensing including malicious users in cognitive radio network.

In cognitive radio communication, spectrum sensing plays a vital role in sensing the existence of the primary user (PU). The sensing performance is badly affected by fading and shadowing in case of single secondary user(SU). To overcome this issue, cooperative spectrum sensing (CSS) is proposed.