Exploring the drug delivery capabilities of NbC MXene functionalized with oxygen and fluorine: A DFT study.

MXenes quantum dots (QDs), including NbC, NbCO, and NbCF, are emerging materials with exceptional structural, electronic, and optical properties, making them highly suitable for biomedical applications. This study investigates the structural optimization, stability, electronic properties, and drug-loading potential of these QDs using fluorouracil (Flu) as a model drug. Structural analyses show that the functionalization of NbC with O and F atoms enhances stability, with binding energies (BEs) of 7.

Experimental exposure of bivalves (Ruditapes decussatus) and meiobenthos (Metoncholaimus pristiurus) to 2,2'4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE-47) assessed by biochemical, computational modeling, and microbial tools.

PBDE-47, with lipophilic properties, was found in mussels, clams, and fish where it causes developmental issues, and endocrine and immune disruptions. The current study investigated the effects of PBDE-47 (0.1, 1, and 10 μg.

Cu(II)-tyrosinase enzyme catalyst mediated synthesis of mosquito larvicidal active pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives with molecular docking studies and their ichthyotoxicity analysis.

The objective of this study was to develop pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives with potential as environmentally friendly pesticides for pest control, specifically focusing on their efficacy as larvicidal agents. A novel one-pot synthesis of multicomponent pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives (1a-m) was accomplished via the grindstone method using Cu(II)tyrosinase enzyme as a catalyst under mild reaction conditions, yielding 84%-96%. The synthesised derivatives (1a-m) were characterized using various spectroscopic methods (mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, FT-IR, and 1H and 13C NMR).

Investigating the properties and agronomic benefits of onion peel and chicken feather-derived biochars.

Biochar production from unconventional biomass, specifically onion peel (OP) and chicken feathers (CF), was investigated in this study. Two distinct biochars were produced by doping each biomass with the other, with the aim of exploring the synergistic effects of different feedstock combinations on biochar properties. The biochar production process was conducted using a retort heating method and characterized using several techniques.

Synthesis and Characterization of Naproxen Intercalated Zinc Oxide Stacked Nanosheets for Enhanced Hepatoprotective Potential.

Liver diseases pose a significant global health burden, with limited therapeutic options for chronic cases. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials have emerged as promising candidates for hepatoprotection due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties. However, their potential remains hampered by insufficient drug loading and controlled release.

Aluminium phosphide (AlP) nanocage as a potential sensor for volatile organic compounds: A DFT study.

The efficacy of aluminium phosphide (AlP) nanocage toward sensing methanol (MeOH) and ethanol (EtOH) volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was herein thoroughly elucidated utilizing various density functional theory (DFT) computations. In this perspective, MeOH⋯ and EtOH⋯AlP complexes were investigated within all plausible configurations. According to the energetic features, the EtOH⋯AlP complexes exhibited larger negative values of adsorption and interaction energies with values up to -27.

Exploring the structural, electronic, and hydrogen storage properties of hexagonal boron nitride and carbon nanotubes: insights from single-walled to doped double-walled configurations.

This study investigates the structural intricacies and properties of single-walled nanotubes (SWNT) and double-walled nanotubes (DWNT) composed of hexagonal boron nitride (BN) and carbon (C). Doping with various atoms including light elements (B, N, O) and heavy metals (Fe, Co, Cu) is taken into account. The optimized configurations of SWNT and DWNT, along with dopant positions, are explored, with a focus on DWNT-BN-C.

Promising sensors for pharmaceutical pollutant adsorption using Clar's goblet-based 2D membranes.

This study focuses on the design of new 2D membranes from connected Clar's Goblet as a potential sensor for pharmaceutical pollutants, specifically the painkiller drugs aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, and diclofenac. The electronic, optical, and interaction properties are investigated using density functional theory calculations. The Clar's Goblet membranes (CGMs) that were chosen are semiconductors with an energy gap of around 1.

Deciphering the photocatalytic degradation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using hausmannite (MnO) nanoparticles and their efficacy against bacterial biofilm.

Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are life-threatening organic pollutants that severely threaten ecosystems worldwide due to their poisonous qualities, cancer-causing properties, and mutation-causing qualities. Water and soil together form a critical component of the ecosystem that supports all life. Due to the pollutants that are being disposed of in them, their characteristics have changed, and their toxicity has increased.

Temporal and Spatial Variations of Potentially Toxic Elements in PM Collected in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia.

Air pollution causes environmental and health problems around the world. In this study, ambient particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter equal to or less than 10 microns (PM) has been collected at three different locations in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. The locations are characterized by differences in terms of traffic, residential intensity, industrial, and non-road mobile machinery activities.

A microbiological identification and recovery actions of critical symptoms of anammox image bacteria.

Currently, the risks posed by bacteria are becoming increasingly important. It now appears that the cell wall of Anammox image bacteria is very different from what has been generally considered for many years. Not every textbook contains the peptidoglycan on the cell wall of Anammox image bacteria - the sugar-protein chain that strengthens the cells of most bacteria.

Photocatalytic degradation of naphthol blue from Batik wastewater using functionalized TiO-based composites.

This work provides a first-time comparative study examining the photocatalytic activity of functionalized TiO-based composites to eliminate naphthol blue in Batik wastewater. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was synthesized by oxidizing solid graphite using the Hummers' method followed by sonication and reduction. N-doped TiO (N-TiO) was synthesized from titanium tetrachloride (TiCl) and urea (CH₄N₂O) precursors by the sol-gel method.

Impact of ZnS/Mn on the Structure, Optical, and Electric Properties of PVC Polymer.

The most efficient way to create novel materials that may be used in a variety of optoelectronic applications is thought to be doped mixed polymers with appropriate fillers. Undoped and doped PVC polymers with ZnS/Mn formed at different temperatures were fabricated using the casting method. The Rietveld method was used to discover the structure and microstructure of ZnMnS prepared at T = 300, 400, and 500 °C.

Simultaneous photocatalytic removal of organic dye and heavy metal from textile wastewater over N-doped TiO on reduced graphene oxide.

Methylene blue (MB) and hexavalent chromium(Cr(VI)) are hazardous pollutants in textile waste and cannot be completely removed using conventional methods. So far, there have been no specific studies examining the synthesis and activity of N-TiO/rGO as a photocatalyst for removing MB and Cr(VI) from textile wastewater. This work especially highlights the synthesis of N-TiO/rGO as a photocatalyst which exhibits a wider range of light absorption and is highly effective for simultaneous removal of MB-Cr(VI) under visible light.

Zn application through seed priming improves productivity and grain nutritional quality of silage corn.

The micronutrient application in agriculture takes place through soil application, foliar spraying or added as seed treatments. The latter method, the nutri-priming, is an appealing option due to the easiness in handling it, environment-friendly, cost effectiveness and efficient against multiple environmental stressors. To assess the feasibility of Zn-priming technique on seeds germination, two experiments were conducted and assessed the efficiency on the growth rate, yield and biofortification on the forage maize ( L.

Resveratrol and Neuroprotection: Impact and Its Therapeutic Potential in Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive cortex and hippocampal neurodegenerative disease which ultimately causes cognitively impaired decline in patients. The AD pathogen is a very complex process, including aggregation of Aβ (β-amyloid peptides), phosphorylation of tau-proteins, and chronic inflammation. Exactly, resveratrol, a polyphenol present in red wine, and many plants are indicated to show the neuroprotective effect on mechanisms mostly above.

Complete green synthesis of silver-nanoparticles applying seed-borne .

Seed-borne fungus was examined in this study to investigate its capability of synthesizing silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs). experiments were conducted using corn-grain contaminating fungal isolate. Ag-NPs detection and characterization were assayed by the aid of spectroscopic techniques.

Elemental Composition of PM Aerosol in a Residential-Industrial Area of a Mediterranean Megacity.

Very little is known about the elemental composition and possible sources of fine aerosol particles from Mediterranean megacities. Fine aerosol particles were collected at a residential-industrial area in Greater Cairo, Egypt, during the period from October 2010 to May 2011. The elemental compositions of the collected samples were quantified by using a homemade energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometer, whereas black carbon was quantified by a black smoke detector.

Bioengineered silver nanoparticles using and its fungicidal activity against .

Microorganisms based biosynthesis of nanomaterials has triggered significant attention, due to their great potential as vast source of the production of biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs). Such biosynthesized functional nanomaterials can be used for various biomedical applications. The present study investigates the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using the fungus () which is isolated from cereals.

Role of N-Acetylcysteine and Coenzyme Q10 in the Amelioration of Myocardial Energy Expenditure and Oxidative Stress, Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride Intoxication in Rats.

This study is designed to evaluate the potential impact of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) each alone or in combination against carbon tetrachloride (CCl)-induced cardiac damage in rats. Animals were treated with CCl in single intraperitoneal dose of 1 mL/Kg body weight; CCl-intoxicated animals were pretreated with 20 mg/kg/d NAC or pretreated with 200 mg/kg/d CoQ10 or NAC and CoQ10 with the same previously mentioned doses. Carbon tetrachloride-intoxicated rats showed a significant elevation in nitric oxide and lipid peroxides and downregulation in reduced glutathione level and calcium adenosine triphosphatase.

Characterization and anti- impact of nanoparticles synthesized by .

This work was conducted to evaluate the ability of grape molding fungus; to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). The potency of biosynthesized Ag NPs was checked against the aflatoxigenic , isolated from sorghum grains. Biosynthesized Ag NPs were characterized and confirmed in different ways.

Thymol and carvacrol induce autolysis, stress, growth inhibition and reduce the biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans.

Organic compounds from plants are an attractive alternative to conventional antimicrobial agents. Therefore, two compounds namely M-1 and M-2 were purified from Origanum vulgare L. and were identified as carvacrol and thymol, respectively.

Synthesis and characterization of some abundant nanoparticles, their antimicrobial and enzyme inhibition activity.

Although the antimicrobial activity of the engineered nanoparticles (NPs) is well known, the biochemical mechanisms underlying this activity are not clearly understood. Therefore, four NPs with the highest global production, namely SiO, TiO, ZnO, and Ag, were synthesized and characterized. The synthesized SiO, TiO, ZnO, and Ag NPs exhibit an average size of 11.

Levels of Trace Elements in Black Teas Commercialized in Saudi Arabia Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry.

The present work has been demonstrated a developed method for the determination of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Cd, As, Cr, Pb, and V in different types of black teas collected from Saudi Arabia market using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Each sample represents a well-mixed combination of ten packets from the same type collected from the market. Detection limits in ng g were 76.