Assessment of Fruit Traits and Antioxidant Capacity in Wild and Cultivated Genotypes of sp.

The genus includes numerous species, both cultivated and wild, offering significant genetic variability and economic potential that are often overlooked. Due to their high variability and ecological plasticity, jujube species and genotypes can be utilized in marginal areas and on land where few plants could be efficiently exploited. This study investigated variations in morphological characteristics (qualitative and quantitative), bioactive content (e.

Chemical Modification of Acrylonitrile-Divinylbenzene Polymer Supports with Aminophosphonate Groups and Their Antibacterial Activity Testing.

Bacterial contamination is a major public health concern on a global scale. Treatment resistance in bacterial infections is becoming a significant problem that requires solutions. We were interested in obtaining new polymeric functionalized compounds with antibacterial properties.

Hybrid Materials-MgAl-LDH/Ionic Liquids/Chitosan Used in the Recovery Process of Pd Ions from Aqueous Solutions.

The recovery of palladium from aqueous solutions is important due to its critical role in various industrial applications and the growing demand for sustainable resource management. This study investigates the potential of hybrid materials composed of MgAl layered double hydroxides (LDHs), chitosan, and ionic liquids (methyl trialchil ammonium chloride) for the efficient adsorption of palladium ions from low-concentration aqueous solutions. Comprehensive characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (RX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and thermogravimetric analysis (TG), were employed to elucidate the structural and compositional properties of the hybrid materials.

Crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis of the salt 2-iodo-ethyl-ammonium iodide - a possible side product upon synthesis of hybrid perovskites.

The title organic-inorganic hybrid salt, CHIN·I, is isotypic with its bromine analog, CHBrN·Br [Semenikhin (2024 ▸). E, 738-741]. Its asymmetric unit consists of one 2-iodo-ethyl-ammonium cation and one iodide anion.

Adsorption Performances and Mechanisms of MgFeO Spinel Toward Gallium (III) from Aqueous Solution.

The European Union regards gallium as a crucial element. Because of that, the retrieval of gallium ions from secondary sources through diverse methodologies is of the utmost significance in an actual economical context. The primary goal of this study was to explore the viability of MgFeO spinel as an adsorbent material for Ga(III) ions recovery from aqueous solutions.

CORUM in 2024: protein complexes as drug targets.

CORUM (https://mips.helmholtz-muenchen.de/corum/) is a public database that offers comprehensive information about mammalian protein complexes, including their subunits, functions and associations with human diseases.

A "Talking" between Gold Nanoparticle and a Luminescent Iridium(III) Complex: A Study of the Effect Due to the Interaction between Plasmon Resonance and a Fluorophore.

This paper explores a novel synthesis and characterization of silica-coated gold nanorods (AuNRs) embedding a highly emissive cyclometalated iridium(III) complex, denoted as Ir. We investigate the optical properties and the interplay between the metal compound and gold plasmon, observing how the emission of Ir incorporated into the nanoparticles shows two emission bands, one in the blue and the other in the green-orange range of the visible spectrum. To obtain a clearer picture of what we were observing, we synthesized analogous nanosystems, from which it was possible to highlight the effect of different features.

Double Type Detection of Triiodide and Iodide Ions Using a Manganese(III) Porphyrin as Sensitive Compound.

A paramagnetic AB-type Mn(III)-porphyrin was synthesized and characterized by physical-chemical methods (UV-Vis, FT-IR, H-NMR spectroscopy). The obtained compound was tested as a sensitive material for the spectrophotometric and potentiometric detection of iodine species. Using UV-Vis spectroscopy, the triiodide anions could be detected with high precision in the concentration interval of 1.

Synthesis of Some Eco-Friendly Materials for Gold Recovery.

The aim of this study was to develop new materials with adsorbent properties that can be used for the adsorption recovery of Au(III) from aqueous solutions. To achieve this result, it is necessary to obtain inexpensive adsorbent materials in a granular form. Concomitantly, these materials must have a high adsorption capacity and selectivity.

Multidimensional Hybrid Metal Phosphonate Coordination Networks as Synergistic Anticorrosion Coatings.

In the technologically important field of anticorrosion coatings, it is imperative to form well-defined and characterized films to protect the metal surface from corrosion. Phosphonate-based corrosion mitigation approaches are currently being exploited. Herein, the synergistic action of alkaline-earth metal ions and two carboxy-diphosphonates, PAIBA [-bis(phosphonomethyl)-2-aminoisobutyric acid] and BPMGLY [-(phosphonomethyl)glycine], is explored.

Antioxidant Extracts from Greek and Spanish Olive Leaves: Antimicrobial, Anticancer and Antiangiogenic Effects.

L. is the most valuable species of the type, and its products offer a wide range of therapeutical uses. The olive tree has been extensively studied for its nourishing qualities, and the "Mediterranean diet", which includes virgin olive oil as a key dietary component, is strongly associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and various malignancies.

Effect of Temperature on CO Adsorption onto Amine-Functionalized KIT-6 Adsorbents.

The mesoporous silica KIT-6 was synthesized and functionalized with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) by grafting at 110 °C. The composites were prepared with three different concentrations of APTES: 20, 30 and 40 wt.%.

Advanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cytarabine from Pharmaceutical Wastewaters.

The need to develop advanced wastewater treatment techniques and their use has become a priority, the main goal being the efficient removal of pollutants, especially those of organic origin. This study presents the photo-degradation of a pharmaceutical wastewater containing Kabi cytarabine, using ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and a synthesized catalyst, a composite based on bismuth and iron oxides (BFO). The size of the bandgap was determined by UV spectroscopy, having a value of 2.

Nanomaterials Based on 2,7,12,17-Tetra-tert-butyl-5,10,15,20-tetraaza-21H,23H-porphine Exhibiting Bifunctional Sensitivity for Monitoring Chloramphenicol and Co.

Monitoring antibiotic retention in human body fluids after treatment and controlling heavy metal content in water are important requirements for a healthy society. Therefore, the approach proposed in this study is based on developing new optical sensors using porphyrin or its bifunctional hybrid materials made with AuNPs to accomplish the accurate detection of chloramphenicol and cobalt. To produce the new optical chloramphenicol sensors, 2,7,12,17-tetra-tert-butyl-5,10,15,20-tetraaza-21H,23H-porphine (TBAP) was used, both alone in an acid medium and as a hybrid material with AuNPs in a water-DMSO acidified environment.

Adsorption of Scandium Ions by Amberlite XAD7HP Polymeric Adsorbent Loaded with Tri-n-Octylphosphine Oxide.

In an actual economic context, the demand for scandium has grown due to its applications in top technologies. However, further development of new technologies will lead to an increase in the market for Sc related to such technologies. The present study aims to improve and upgrade existing technology in terms of efficient scandium recovery, proposing a new material with selective adsorptive properties for scandium recovery.

Supertwisted Chiral Gyroid Mesophase in Chiral Rod-Like Compounds.

Among the intriguing bicontinuous self-assembled structures, the gyroid cubic is the most ubiquitous. It is found in block and star polymers, surfactants with or without solvent, in thermotropic liquid crystals with end- or side-chains, and in biosystems providing structural color and modelling cell mitosis. It contains two interpenetrating networks of opposite chirality and is thus achiral if, as usual, the content of the two nets is the same.

Performance of ionic liquid functionalized metal organic frameworks in the adsorption process of phenol derivatives.

The growth of industrial activities has produced a significant increase in the release of toxic organic pollutants (OPs) to the environment from industrial wastewater. On this premise, this study reports the use of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) impregnated with various ionic liquids (ILs) in the adsorption of phenol derivatives, , 2,6-dimethylphenol and 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl. MOFs were prepared starting from 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) with divalent (Co, Ni, Cu) and trivalent (Ce) metal salts in mild hydrothermal conditions using water as a green solvent.

Overview of the Knowledge Management Center for Illuminating the Druggable Genome.

The Knowledge Management Center (KMC) for the Illuminating the Druggable Genome (IDG) project aims to aggregate, update, and articulate protein-centric data knowledge for the entire human proteome, with emphasis on the understudied proteins from the three IDG protein families. KMC collates and analyzes data from over 70 resources to compile the Target Central Resource Database (TCRD), which is the web-based informatics platform (Pharos). These data include experimental, computational, and text-mined information on protein structures, compound interactions, and disease and phenotype associations.

The Influence of the Nature of the Polymer Incorporating the Same AB Multifunctional Porphyrin on the Optical or Electrical Capacity to Recognize Procaine.

The multifunctionality of an AB mixed-substituted porphyrin, namely 5-(4-carboxyphenyl)-10,15,20-tris(4-methylphenyl)porphyrin (5-COOH-3MPP), was proven due to its capacity to detect procaine by different methods, depending on the polymer matrix in which it is incorporated. The hybrid nanomaterial containing k-carrageenan and AuNPs (5-COOH-3MPP-k-carrageenan-AuNPs) was able to optically detect procaine in the concentration range from 5.76 × 10 M to 2.

Arsenic Removal Using Unconventional Material with Iron Content: Batch Adsorption and Column Study.

The remediation of arsenic contamination in potable water is an important and urgent concern, necessitating immediate attention. With this objective in mind, the present study investigated arsenic removal from water using batch adsorption and fixed-bed column techniques. The material employed in this study was a waste product derived from the treatment of groundwater water for potable purposes, having a substantial iron composition.

Performance of Zr-Based Metal-Organic Framework Materials as In Vitro Systems for the Oral Delivery of Captopril and Ibuprofen.

Zr-based metal-organic framework materials (Zr-MOFs) with increased specific surface area and pore volume were obtained using chemical (two materials, and ) and solvothermal () synthesis methods and investigated via FT-IR spectroscopy, TGA, SANS, PXRD, and SEM methods. The difference between and lies in the addition of reactants during synthesis. Nitrogen porosimetry data indicated the presence of pores with average dimensions of ~4 nm; using SANS, the average size of the nanocrystals was suggested to be approximately 30 nm.

Exploring DrugCentral: from molecular structures to clinical effects.

DrugCentral, accessible at https://drugcentral.org , is an open-access online drug information repository. It covers over 4950 drugs, incorporating structural, physicochemical, and pharmacological details to support drug discovery, development, and repositioning.