Theoretical insight into physical characteristics of lead-free perovskites RbTlSbX (X = Cl, Br, I) for optoelectronic devices.

Context: Novel optoelectronic and thermoelectric properties with broad compositional range, non-toxic nature and structural stability make halide-based double perovskites fascinating for flexible optoelectronic devices. In this work, the structural electronic, optical and transport properties of RbTlSbX (X = Cl, Br, I) were studied using density functional theory for optoelectronic devices. The elastic analysis demonstrates ductile nature, mechanical stability, anisotropic behaviour and feasibility for flexible optoelectronic devices.

Synthesis and characterization of chromium aluminum carbide MAX phases (CrAlC) for potential biomedical applications.

MAX phases, characterized as nanolaminates of ternary carbides/nitrides structure, possess a unique combination of ceramic and metallic properties, rendering them pivotal in materials research. In this study, chromium aluminum carbide ternary compounds, CrAlC (211), CrAlC (312), and CrAlC (413) were successfully synthesized with high purity using a facile and cost-effective sol-gel method. Structural, morphological, and chemical characterization of the synthesized phases was conducted to understand the effects of composition changes and explore potential applications.

2D Janus ZrSSe/SnSSe Heterostructure: A Promising Candidate for Photocatalytic Water Splitting.

The distinctive physical characteristics and wide range of potential applications in optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices have ignited significant interest in two-dimensional materials. Intensive research attention has been focused on Janus transition metal dichalcogenides due to their unique properties resulting from symmetry disruption and their potential in photocatalysis applications. Motivated by the current fascination with Janus TMD heterostructures, we conducted first-principles calculations to examine the stability, electronic, and optical properties of monolayers consisting of ZrSSe, SnSSe, and the ZrSSe/SnSSe heterostructure.

Chitosan-coated halloysite nanotube magnetic microspheres for carcinogenic colorectal hemorrhage and liver laceration in albino rats.

Carcinogenic colorectal hemorrhage can cause severe blood loss and longitudinal ulcer, which ultimately become fatal if left untreated. The present study was aimed to formulate targeted release gemcitabine (GC)-containing magnetic microspheres (MM) of halloysite nanotubes (MHMG), chitosan (MCMG), and their combination (MHCMG). The preparation of MM by magnetism was confirmed by vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), the molecular arrangement of NH, alumina, and silica groups was studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), the hollow spherical nature of the proposed MM was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), functional groups were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and thermochemical modification was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).

Eco-friendly microwave assisted sustainable coloration of silk and wool fabric with Acid Blue 07 dye.

Environment-friendly textile processing is the demand of the current global scenario, where the application of sustainable technologies such as microwave radiation has been gaining fame in all global fields due to their green and human-friendly nature. This study has been conducted to employ sustainable technology such as microwave (MW) rays for dyeing polyamide-based proteinous fabric using Acid Blue 07 dye. The fabric before and after MW treatment for up to 10 min has been dyed using an acid dye solution.

Correction: An investigation of the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of novel double perovskite halides CsCaSnX (X = Cl, Br, I) for optically influenced RRAM devices.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D3RA00078H.].

Supplementation Restores Normoglycemia, Corrects Dyslipidemia, and Transcriptionally Modulates Pancreatic and Hepatic Gene Expression in Alloxan-Induced Hyperglycemic Rats.

is traditionally used as an herbal remedy for diabetes. The effect of supplementation on beta cell and hepatic activity was explored in an alloxan-induced hyperglycemic adult rat. Animals were made hyperglycemic via a single inj.

An investigation of the structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of novel double perovskite halides CsCaSnX (X = Cl, Br, I) for optically influenced RRAM devices.

Hybrid lead halide perovskites have been considered as promising candidates for a large variety of optoelectronic applications. By exploring novel combinations of lead-free double perovskite halides, it is possible to find a suitable replacement for poisonous lead halide perovskites, enhancing electronic and optical response for their application as optically-influenced resistive switching random access memory (RRAM). In this work, the structural, mechanical, elastic, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of lead-free double halide perovskites were investigated by Vienna initio simulation package (VASP) to explore their role in RRAM.

Molecular dynamic studies into the comparative optimization of thermo-mechanical characters of nano-composites of Ag and Cu reinforced by Graphene.

This article fundamentally aims at the comparative study of thermo-mechanical characters of Gr/Ag and Gr/Cu nano-composites. For demonstration purposes, three dimensions that is, (1 0 0), (1 1 0) and (1 1 1), of the metals attached with single layer Graphene sheet are considered. The study is facilitated by the adaptation of the molecular dynamic simulations of the soft LAMMPS to mimic the broad range of experimental environment.

Chitosan/halloysite nanotubes microcomposites: A double header approach for sustained release of ciprofloxacin and its hemostatic effects.

Clotting time of lower gastro intestinal bleeding (LGIB) can be reduced by using simple, cost-effective, and naturally occurring halloysite nanotubes (HNTs). The present study aimed to decrease the clotting time by the application of chitosan (CHT) and its microcomposites (MCs) prepared by suspension emulsification technique with HNTs (CHT/HNTs MC). Physicochemical properties, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and percentage release of ciprofloxacin from CHT/HNTs MCs was evaluated.

Improved resistive switching characteristics of a multi-stacked HfO/AlO/HfO RRAM structure for neuromorphic and synaptic applications: experimental and computational study.

Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) was used for a tri-layer structure (HfO/AlO/HfO) at low temperature over an Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) transparent electrode. First, the microstructure of the fabricated TaN/HfO/AlO/HfO/ITO RRAM device was examined by the cross-sectional High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM). Then, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) was performed to probe compositional mapping.

Role of fruits in aging and age-related disorders.

Aging is a collection of changes that contribute to decline in maximum function and ultimately death of an organism. This process is controlled and initiated by several mechanisms including telomere shortening, oxidative stress, AMP-activated protein kinase and sirt-1. Several therapies have been reported to relieve the process of aging.

Cost-effective fabrication, antibacterial application and cell viability studies of modified nonwoven cotton fabric.

In the present work, nonwoven cotton fabric was modified for antibacterial applications using low-cost and eco-friendly precursors. The treatment of fabric with alkali leads to the formation of active sites for surface modification, followed by dip coating with silver nanoparticles and chitosan. The surface was chlorinated in the next step to transform amide (N-H) groups in chitosan into N-halamine (N-Cl).

Sugarcane cultivars manipulate rhizosphere bacterial communities' structure and composition of agriculturally important keystone taxa.

Unlabelled: Different sugarcane cultivars are grown to produce renewable energy and sugar in China. However, we have a limited awareness of the interactive influence of varying sugarcane cultivars on rhizosphere bacterial structure and diversity. Assessing cultivar choice impact on soil bacterial communities is vital since bacterial taxa are frequently impacted by planting performance.

Waste black tea leaves (Camelia sinensis) as a sustainable source of tannin natural colorant for bio-treated silk dyeing.

Environmentally friendly products are the need of the hour, particularly in this pandemic situation because synthetic products need such toxic chemicals for their formulation and finishing which are carcinogenic for the globe. The current study is the utilization of waste black tea leaf (BT)-based tannin brown natural colorant for silk dyeing using microwave treatment. Dye (tannin) has been isolated in various media before and after microwave treatment up to 6 min and applied at various conditions.

Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Saxagliptin-Loaded Lipospheres for an Improved Pharmacokinetic Behavior.

The development and optimization of controlled release lipospheres (LS) from safe biocompatible behenic acid (BA) was performed for not only enhancing patient's compliance against highly prevailed chronic diabetes but also to vanquish the insufficiencies of traditional methods of drug delivery. The Box-Bhenken design (BBD) was utilized to statistically investigate the impact of formulation variables on percentage yield ( ), entrapment efficiency ( ), and SG-release ( ) from saxagliptin- (SG-) loaded LS, and the chosen optimized LS were subjected to a comparative pharmacokinetic analysis against commercially available SG brand. The compatibility analysis performed by DSC and FTIR established a complete lack of interaction of formulation components with SG, while p-XRD suggested a mild transformation of crystalline drug to its amorphous form during encapsulation process.

Sustainable application of Cassia obovata-based chrysophanic acid as potential source of yellow natural colorant for textile dyeing.

In the current pandemic scenario, sustainable green products particularly antiviral, antioxidant, and antibacterial in nature are gaining worldwide fame in almost every walk of life. Cassia obovata (C. obovata) has been valorized as a source of yellow natural dye for nylon dyeing.

Insect-fungal-interactions: A detailed review on entomopathogenic fungi pathogenicity to combat insect pests.

Global food security is threatened by insect pests of economically important crops. Chemical pesticides have been used frequently for the last few decades to manage insect pests throughout the world. However, these chemicals are hazardous for human health as well as the ecosystem.

Role of religiosity, optimism, demographic characteristics and mental health problems among cancer patients.

Objective: To investigate the role of religiosity, optimism, depression, death anxiety and differences in demographic characteristics among cancer patients.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2018 to July 2019 in three different hospitals of Lahore and Faisalabad, Pakistan, and comprised patients with diagnosed stage 1 and 2 cancer. Non-cancer subjects were enrolled as the control group.

ab initio study of oxygen vacancy effects on structural, electronic and thermoelectric behavior of AZrMO (A = Ba, Ca, Sr; M= Al, Cu, x = 0.25) for application of memory devices.

The structural, electronic and thermoelectric properties of AZrMO (A = Ba, Ca, Sr; M = Al, Cu, x = 0.25) without and with an oxygen vacancy (Vo) have been unveiled using the Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof Generalized Gradient Approximation (PBE-GGA) functional along with Tran-Blaha modified Becke-Jonhson (TB-mBJ)approximation based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) in the framework of WIEN2k code for memristors applications. Moreover, isosurface charge density plots have been calculated by using Vienna ab initio Simulation Package (VASP) simulation code.

A systematic review on chromatography-based method validation for quantification of vancomycin in biological matrices.

A fully validated bioanalytical methods are prerequisite for pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence studies as well as for therapeutic drug monitoring. Due to high pharmacokinetic variability and narrow therapeutic index, vancomycin requires reliable quantification methods for therapeutic drug monitoring. To identify published chromatographic based bioanalytical methods for vancomycin in current systematic review, PubMed and ScienceDirect databases were searched.

Dopamine Alleviates Hydrocarbon Stress in Brassica oleracea through Modulation of Physio-Biochemical Attributes and Antioxidant Defense Systems.

Hydrocarbon stress has become one of the most restrictive factors for crop choice and productivity in most parts of the world. Dopamine (DA) has positively influenced the metabolic, physiological and biochemical activities besides the growth of plants under numerous abiotic stress conditions. The current study was performed to analyze the potential of DA to alleviate hydrocarbon stress and improve growth of Brassica oleracea plants.

Individualised cognitive behaviour therapy in patients of substance use disorders: three case studies.

The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of patients with substance use disorders. Three diagnosed patients with substance use disorders were recruited -i.e.

Synthesis of a Fluorescent Whitening Molecule and its Application to Wool Fibres.

Aim And Objective: Reactive dye molecules are commonly employed to dye or modify colour characteristics of wool fibres. Yellowness of wool fibres poses a challenge and here, we report synthesis of a reactive fluorescent molecule and its application to wool fibres to reduce yellowness of the wool fibre and improve its colour features.

Material And Methods: The new molecule was based upon 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC) and 2,4,6- trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TZT).

Quality of life before and after total knee arthroplasty in clinical settings across Lahore, Pakistan.

Knee osteoarthritis is a common disabling condition that affects a larger number of populations aged above 40 years and this habitually required knee arthroplasty to reinstate leg function, to improve the pain as well as to improve stability. The main objective of this study was to determine the health-related quality of lifestyle before and after total knee arthroplasty. This study was a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Horizon Hospital and Mayo Hospital, Lahore-Pakistan.