Green Engineered CuO/SnO/HNT Composites: Illuminating the Photocatalytic Path for Organic Pollutant Remediation and Zebrafish Embryo Toxicity Evaluation.

Photocatalysis stands out as a promising technique for treating organic contaminants, yet the quest for visible light active composite materials, crafted through cost-effective, eco-friendly, and uncomplicated processes, poses formidable challenges. Here, we introduce a successful endeavor, the synthesis of a CuO/SnO (CS) composite via a microwave method, employing fruit extract as a reducing as well as capping agent. Various loadings of CS-HNT composites were prepared by ultrasonically incorporating CS onto nanotubular halloysite (HNT) clay.

Nanomolar Hg detection via phenothiazine fluorogenic chemosensor: Applications in water analysis and intracellular imaging.

A Knoevenagel condensation reaction paved the way for the development of the PTZ-BCN probe namely (z)-2-(1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-yl)-3-(10-ethyl-10H-phenothiazin-3-yl) acrylonitrile. PTZ-BCN's spectral characteristics were verified through the application of IR, H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS techniques. The PTZ-BCN probe showed a high selectivity and sensitivity toward Hg ions over other interfering competing metal ions in CHCN: HEPES buffer (9:1, v/v) system.

Synthesis of propargylamine: pioneering a green path with non-conventional KA coupling approach.

The KA coupling reaction is a well-explored and versatile method for forming C-C bonds in synthetic chemistry. It is composed of ketone, amine, and alkyne, which play a major role in the synthesis of propargylamines, known for their diverse biological activities and are used in treating neurogenetical disorders. The KA coupling is highly challenging due to the low reactivity of ketimines toward nucleophilic attacks with metal acetylide intermediates formed by activating the C-H bond of the alkyne.

Interfacial charge transfer of Carrisa edulis fruit extract capped CoO nanoparticles on the surface of MK30: An efficient photocatalytic removal of methylthioninium chloride and tetracycline organic pollutants.

The in-depth usage of organic pollutants by pharmaceutical industries constitutes a major contaminant to the bodies of water due to their solubility, great mobility, ability to get attached to water bodies for a long period of time, and low biodegradability. Due to these, it may further cause disease and change the ecosystem of aqueous and other living organisms. Accordingly, effective removal of organic contaminants from waste water is a vital step in reducing the hazards.

Biological aspects of nitrogen heterocycles for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare, cumulative neurological deteriorating disease that disturbs the neurons (nerve cells) that control voluntary muscle movement (those muscles we choose to move). Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drugs such as Radicava, Rilutek, Tiglutik, Exservan, and Nuedexta to treat ALS. Given the wide range of pharmaceutical applications of heterocyclic compounds, especially those containing the nitrogen ring systems such as pyridine, pyrimidine, and indole.

Augmentation of microbial fuel cell and photocatalytic polishing technique for the treatment of hazardous dimethyl phthalate containing wastewater.

In the present paper, the potentiality of integrating microbial fuel cells (MFCs) with a photocatalytic reactor to maximize the wastewater treatment efficiency with concurrent power generation was explored. Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) and acetic acid (AA) were the employed substrate and the co-substrate, respectively, using Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a biocatalyst. MFCs operated by single substrate showed the maximum power generation of 0.

A review on various aspects of organic synthesis using Comins' reagent.

Recently, researchers have shown great interest in compounds such as triflate and enotriflate that are synthesized by Comins reagent. For the above-mentioned reason, we planned to review the works related to organic synthesis using Comins reagent. So this review includes a whole new investigation of the Comins reagent which is used for stereoselective conversion of α-keto ester, enolate to enol triflate of lactone and vinyl triflate to methyl ketone.

Facile synthesis of CuO/CdS heterostructure photocatalyst for the effective degradation of dye under visible light.

In this work, the photocatalytic property of p-type CuO was tailored by creating a heterojunction with n-type CdS. The CuO/CdS nanocomposite photocatalyst was synthesized by the ultrasound-assisted-wet-impregnation method and the physicochemical and optical properties of the catalysts were evaluated by using N physisorption, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD),X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy dispersive X-Ray (EDX) mapping, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM), UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy experiments. Detailed characterization revealed the formation of a nanocomposite with a remarkable improvement in the charge carrier (electron/hole) separation.

Chlorotrifluoroethylidenes: an efficient and convenient approach to their synthesis.

A convenient one step synthesis of chlorotrifluoroalkyl olefins starting from aldehydes was developed. The stable reagent 2-((1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfonyl)benzothiazole was prepared from readily available benzothiazole-2-thiol and halothane. This method comprises using stable 2-((1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)sulfonyl)benzothiazole according to the Julia procedure and presents new opportunities for the synthesis of trifluoroalkylidene derivatives.

Screening bioactivities of Caesalpinia pulcherrima L. swartz and cytotoxicity of extract synthesized silver nanoparticles on HCT116 cell line.

The extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (C. pulcherrima) is one of the common herbal drugs which have a key role in treating pyretic, microbial infections, cancer and for several other traditional systems of treatment. In our present work, we demonstrate the bioactivities of extracts and cytotoxicity of synthesized silver nanoparticles on HCT116 cell line.

CuO/C nanocomposite: Synthesis and optimization using sucrose as carbon source and its antifungal activity.

The synthesis of bioactive CuO/C nano composite using sucrose as a capping agent is achieved through simple green approach via Response Surface Methodology. The synthesis process was done in a green environment which prevents aggregation of sucrose and promotes nanoparticles formation. The innovative approach produces sucrose as a carbon source mediated copper oxide nanocomposites (CuO/C nanocomposite) with the particle size of 50 nm.

Biogenic approach to synthesize rod shaped Gd O nanoparticles and its optimization using response surface methodology-Box-Behnken design model.

The rare earth metal oxide nanoparticles such as gadolinium oxide nanoparticles (Gd O NPs) have been synthesized by green synthesis process using methanolic extract of Moringa oleifera (M oleifera) peel. In this process, the Gd O NPs formation was observed at 280-300 nm in UV-Vis spectroscopy. The XRD pattern of the synthesized Gd O NPs was exactly matched with JCPDS No 3-065-3181which confirms the crystalline nature of Gd O NPs.

UV-light intervened synthesis of imidazo fused quinazoline and its solvatochromism, antioxidant, antifungal and luminescence properties.

The photochemical preparation of benzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-b]quinazoline was assessed under the illumination of UV wavelength (>360 nm). The compound 3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one 1 with 1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-amine 2 in the existence of KOH/DMF which lead to the aromatized compound 3. The notable remark of this reaction is that the UV irradiation (312 nm) plays a vital part in the formation of compound, 3 in shorter duration (2 h) which resulted in higher yield of 96%.

Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles usingMangifera indica leaves and evaluation of their antioxidant and cytotoxic properties in lung cancer (A549) cells.

Green synthesis is an eco-friendly approach to nanoparticle production, which eliminates the use of toxic chemicals, high temperatures, and costly equipment needed for traditional physical and chemical synthesis methods. This eco-friendly approach was used in the present study to biosynthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) from Mangifera indica (mango) leaves which were then evaluated for their antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effects on lung cancer A549 cells. Synthesized ZnO nanoparticles were characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, and EDX analyses.

Evaluation of Octyl-β-D-Glucopyranoside (OGP) for Cytotoxic, Hemolytic, Thrombolytic, and Antibacterial Activity.

The current study indicates that octyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (OGP) as a detergent which has the ability to make the lipid layer stiff. OGP was subjected for toxicity studies and in vitro cytotoxicty assays on cancerous HeLa and non-cancerous myoblasts H9c2 cell lines. Test against aquatic organisms were carried out in Artemia salina and LC values were calculated.

Photocatalytic degradation of synthetic food dye, sunset yellow FCF (FD&C yellow no. 6) by Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. possessing antioxidant and cytotoxic activity.

The purpose of our work is to identify the bioactive compounds of bark and leaves extract from Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. and to explore its effectiveness against synthetic food dye. The presence of primary and secondary metabolites was confirmed by carrying out phytochemicals analysis.

Cissus quadrangularis mediated ecofriendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and its antifungal studies against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus.

Recently, non-toxic source mediated synthesis of metal and a metal oxide nanoparticle attains more attention due to key applicational responsibilities. This present report stated that the eco-friendly synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) using Cissus quadrangularis (C. quadrangularis) plant extract.

An overview of natural renewable bio-polymer lignin towards nano and biotechnological applications.

Lignin were said to be major bio-polymer next to cellulose which is an abundant biopolymer. This type of lignin was mostly isolated from woods which were named after their physical, morphological appearances and majorly on extracting sources. Still now there are very few reports on isolation, identification of pure lignin and isolating pathways are also not well defined.

Biosynthesis and characterization of copper oxide nanoparticles and its anticancer activity on human colon cancer cell lines (HCT-116).

The eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles through green route from plant extracts have renowned a wide range of application in the field of modern science, due to increased drug efficacy and less toxicity in the nanosized mediated drug delivery model. In the present study, our research groups have biosynthesized the stable and cost effective copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) from the leaves of (Ormocarpum cochinchinense) O. cochinchinense.

Synthesis and insecticidal activity of acridone derivatives to Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae and non-target aquatic species.

A serious Mosquito borne yellow fever is one of the grave diseases which affect the major population. Since there is no specific treatment for yellow fever, there is a necessity to develop an effective agent. The series of acridinone analogues 3 to 5 were synthesized with help of non-conventional microwave heating and confirmed by respective spectral characterization.

Phyllanthus emblica seed extract mediated synthesis of PdNPs against antibacterial, heamolytic and cytotoxic studies.

Ecofriendly synthesis of Palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) were achieved using Phyllanthus emblica (P. emblica) seeds as reducing agent. Further the ecofriendly synthesized PdNPs were subjected for various analytical techniques like UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, Zeta potential, SEM and TEM.

Vegetable Peel Waste for the Production of ZnO Nanoparticles and its Toxicological Efficiency, Antifungal, Hemolytic, and Antibacterial Activities.

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) are important materials when making different products like sun screens, textiles, and paints. In the current study, the photocatalytic effect of prepared ZnO NPs from Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) was evaluated on degradation of crystal violet (CV) dye, which is largely released from textile industries and is harmful to the environment.

Cocos nucifera coir-mediated green synthesis of Pd NPs and its investigation against larvae and agricultural pest.

In recent decades, several scientists focused their process towards nanoparticles synthesis by using various sustainable approaches. Cocos nucifera (C. nucifera) was one of the versatile trees in tropical regions which also can act as a thrust quencher in all over the world.

A Metal-Free Regioselective Multicomponent Approach for the Synthesis of Free Radical Scavenging Pyrimido-Fused Indazoles and Their Fluorescence Studies.

This study deals with a new and efficient metal-free regioselective synthesis of pyrimido-fused indazoles with nitrogen ring junction motifs. We have developed a metal-free domino type reaction between 3-aminoindazole, aryl aldehydes and aceotophenones in the presence of KOH/DMF that leads to pyrimido[1,2-]indazole analogues. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) coupled with a Box-Behnken design (BBD) were utilized for exploring the effect of base used (A), temperature of reaction (B) and (C), reaction time.