Dual Applications of Cobalt-Oxide-Grafted Carbon Quantum Dot Nanocomposite for Two Electrode Asymmetric Supercapacitors and Photocatalytic Behavior.

Carbon materials, such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and quantum-dot-doped metal oxides, are highly attractive for energy storage and environmental applications. This is due to their large surface area and efficient optical and electrochemical activity. In this particular study, a composite material of cobalt oxide and carbon quantum dots (CoO-CQD) was prepared using cobalt nitrate and ascorbic acid (carbon source) through a simple one-pot hydrothermal method.

Construction of a binder-free PANI-CQD-Cu electrode an electrochemical method for flexible supercapacitor applications.

In recent years, flexible hybrid supercapacitors (FSCs) have played a significant role in energy storage applications owing to their superior flexibility and electrochemical properties. In this study, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were prepared from ascorbic acid a hydrothermal method and physical and chemical characterizations were performed. Then, the carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were doped with polyaniline (PANI) and copper (Cu) to form a PANI-CQD-Cu composite coated on carbon cloth (CC) using an electropolymerization method.

β-Cyclodextrin-Encapsulated Rhodamine Derivatives Core-Shell Microspheres-Based Fluorescent Sensor for Au and Template for Generating Microplates of Gold.

We have developed β-cyclodextrin-encapsulated rhodamine derivative core-shell microspheres (β-CD@RH) to improve their aqueous solubility and biocompatibility. The β-CD@RH core-shell microspheres exhibited bright and stable fluorescence with Au ion in aqueous media. The development of triangular and hexagonal gold microplates within an aqueous solution by a simple, one-step, and green chemistry strategy is followed and prepared.

Mechanistic vision on polypropylene microplastics degradation by solar radiation using TiO nanoparticle as photocatalyst.

Microplastics are emerging contaminants owing to their occurrence and distribution in everywhere the ecosystem and leading to major environmental problems. Management methods are more suitable for larger-sized plastics. Here, the current study elucidates that, TiO photocatalyst under sunlight irradiation actively mitigates polypropylene microplastics (pH 3, 50 h) in an aqueous medium.

Biochemical, Genotoxic and Histological Implications of Polypropylene Microplastics on Freshwater Fish : An Aquatic Eco-Toxicological Assessment.

In recent years, polypropylene microplastic has persisted in freshwater ecosystems and biota, forming ever-growing threats. This research aimed to prepare polypropylene microplastics and evaluate their toxicity to the filter feeder . In this research, fish were given a dietary supplement of polypropylene microplastics at 100, 500, and 1000 mg/kg for acute (96 h) and sub-acute (14 days) durations to assess toxic effects on liver tissues.

Tenofovir antiviral drug solubility enhancement with β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex and study of potential inhibitor against SARS-CoV-2 main protease (M).

Tenofovir (TFR) is an antiviral drug commonly used to fight against viral diseases infection due to its good potency and high genetic barrier to drug resistance. In physiological conditions, TFR is less water soluble, more unstable, and less permeable, limiting its effective therapeutic applications. In addition to their use in treating the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), cyclodextrins (CDs) are also being used as a molecule to develop therapies for other diseases due to its enhance solubility and stability.

SARS-CoV-2 main protease (3CL) interaction with acyclovir antiviral drug/methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex: Physiochemical characterization and molecular docking.

During the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), researchers have examined several antiviral drugs with the potential to inhibit the proliferation of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The antiviral drug acyclovir (AVR), which is used to treat COVID-19, in complex with methyl-β-cyclodextrin (Mβ-CD) was examined in the solution and solid phases. UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopic analyses confirmed that the guest (AVR) was included inside the host (Mβ-CD) cavity.

Electrospun poly (vinyl alcohol) nanofibers incorporating caffeic acid/cyclodextrins through the supramolecular assembly for antibacterial activity.

Here, we prepared the solid inclusion complexes between Caffeic acid (CA) and Cyclodextrins (β- and γ-CDs) (CA/CDs) that were effectively embedded into Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) electrospun nanofibers via electrospinning technique to enhanced solubility and antibacterial activity. In tested Cyclodextrins are β-and γ-CDs with CA in the ratio of 1:1 resulting in the formation of CA/CDs by co-precipitation method. The physical properties of CA/CDs were examined by FT-IR, UV, and Raman Spectroscopy.

In-vitro dissolution and microbial inhibition studies on anticancer drug etoposide with β-cyclodextrin.

In this article, we have reported the inclusion complex behaviors and their pharmaceutical application of anticancer drug property of Etoposide with β-cyclodextrin. The inclusion complex is used to improve the poor aqueous solubility of the anticancer drug Etoposide. The aqueous solubility and in-vitro dissolution studies support to the anticancer drug Etoposide with β-cyclodextrin complex is significantly improves the aqueous solubility.

FRET-based Solid-state Luminescent Glyphosate Sensor Using Calixarene-grafted Ruthenium(II)bipyridine Doped Silica Nanoparticles.

Calixarene-functionalized luminescent nanoparticles were successfully fabricated for the FRET-based selective and sensitive detection of the organophosphorus pesticide glyphosate (GP). p-Tert-butylcalix[4]arene was grafted on the surface of [Ru(bpy) ] incorporated SiNps to produce self-assembled nanosensors (RSC). FRET was switched on in the presence of GP by means of energy transfer due to binding with p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene grafted on the surface of the RSC.

Selective and sensitive fluorescent sensor for Pd using coumarin 460 for real-time and biological applications.

The efficient fluorescent property of coumarin 460 (C460) is utilized to sense the Pd selectively and sensitively. Fabrication of a sensor strip using commercial adhesive tape is achieved and the detection of Pd is attempted using a handy UV torch. The naked eye detection in solution state using UV chamber is also attempted.

Photochemical and computational studies of inclusion complexes between β-cyclodextrin and 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinones.

The formation of an inclusion complex between 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinones (1,2-DHAQ) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) has been studied by UV-visible, fluorescence spectroscopy and electrochemical methods. The stoichiometric ratio of the inclusion complex was found to be 1 : 1 and the binding constant was evaluated using the Benesi-Hildebrand equation. The peak currents (I and I) change drastically with increasing β-CD concentration and the peak potentials (E and E) shifted.

A highly selective dual mode detection of Fe3+ ion sensing based on 1,5-dihydroxyanthraquinone in the presence of β-cyclodextrin.

1,5-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (1,5-DHAQ) and in the presence of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) has been used to find Fe(3+) ion in aqueous solution by UV-visible and fluorescence spectroscopy. The chromo-fluorogenic probe undergoes absorption and emission intensity enhancement upon binding to Fe(3+) ion in pH~7 aqueous solutions. The enhancement of the chemosensor probe is attributed to a 1:1 inclusion complex formation between β-CD and 1,5-DHAQ, which has been utilized as the basis for selective detection of Fe(3+) ion.

2,6-Dinitroaniline and β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex properties studied by different analytical methods.

The formation of supramolecular host-guest inclusion complex of 2,6-Dinitroaniline (2,6-DNA) with nano-hydrophobic cavity of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) in solution phase were studied by UV-visible spectrophotometer and electrochemical method (cyclic voltammetry, CV). The prototropic behaviors of 2,6-DNA with and without β-CD and the ground state acidity constant (pKa) of host-guest inclusion complex (2,6-DNA-β-CD) was studied by Spectrophotometrically. The binding constant of inclusion complex at 303 K was calculated using Benesi-Hildebrand plot and thermodynamic parameter (ΔG) were also calculated.

Inclusion complexes of β-cyclodextrin-dinitrocompounds as UV absorber for ballpoint pen ink.

2,4-Dinitrophenol (2,4-DNP), 2,4-dinitroaniline (2,4-DNA), 2,6-dinitroaniline (2,6-DNA) and 2,6-dinitrobenzoic acid (2,6-DNB) has appeared for the UV absorption bands in different wavelength region below 400 nm, a combination of these dinitro aromatic compounds gave the broad absorption spectra within the UV region. The absorption intensities have been increased by preparation of the inclusion complex of dinitro compounds with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). Prepared inclusion complexes are used to improve the UV protection properties of the ball point pen ink against photo degradation.

Study of inclusion complex between 2,6-dinitrobenzoic acid and β-cyclodextrin by 1H NMR, 2D 1H NMR (ROESY), FT-IR, XRD, SEM and photophysical methods.

The formation of host-guest inclusion complex of 2,6-dinitrobenzoic acid (2,6-DNB) with nano-hydrophobic cavity of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) in solution phase has been studied by UV-visible spectroscopy and electrochemical analysis (cyclic voltammetry, CV). The effect of acid-base concentrations of 2,6-DNB has been studied in presence and absence of β-CD to determination for the ground state acidity constant (pKa). The binding constant of inclusion complex at 303 K was calculated using Benesi-Hildebrand plot and thermodynamic parameter (ΔG) was also calculated.

Preparation and characterizations of solid/aqueous phases inclusion complex of 2,4-dinitroaniline with β-cyclodextrin.

The formation of host-guest inclusion complex of 2,4-dinitroaniline (2,4-DNA) with nano-hydrophobic cavity of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) in solution phase were studied by UV-visible spectrophotometer and electrochemical method (Cyclic Voltammetry, CV). The prototropic behaviors of 2,4-DNA with and without β-CD was studied by spectrophotometrically. The binding constant of the inclusion complex at 303K was calculated using Benesi-Hildebrand plot and thermodynamic parameter (ΔG) were also calculated.

Improvement on dissolution rate of inclusion complex of Rifabutin drug with β-cyclodextrin.

The effect of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) on the improvement of solubility and antimicrobial activity of poorly water soluble drug Rifabutin (RFB) was studied. The solid inclusion complex is prepared under different methods and it is characterized by FT-IR, XRD, DSC and SEM methods. Solubility type, stability constant, stoichiometric ratio were investigated from phase solubility diagram of inclusion complex (RFB with β-CD).