Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetric Quercetin Determination in Pharmaceuticals and Urine Samples Using a Long Service-Life Array of Carbon Composite Microelectrodes.

This article presents for the first time a new working electrode with a long service life- the bismuth-plated array of carbon composite microelectrodes for the simple, fast and sensitive determination of quercetin by adsorptive stripping voltammetry. The main experimental conditions were selected. The calibration graph was linear from 1 × 10 to 2 × 10 mol L with an accumulation time of 60 s.

Quantitative Study of Vitamin K in Plants by Pressurized Liquid Extraction and LC-MS/MS.

The health-promoting properties of vitamin K stimulate the growing interest in this compound, which translates into the development of new analytical methodologies for its determination. New, more efficient methods of its isolation are sought, paying increasingly more attention to the methods within currently available extraction techniques that, owing to the optimization of the process, not only increase the extraction efficiency but are also economical and environmentally friendly. This article proposes a procedure for the extraction and analysis of one of the vitamin K vitamers, i.

Evaluation of Adsorption Ability of Lewatit VP OC 1065 and Diaion™ CR20 Ion Exchangers for Heavy Metals with Particular Consideration of Palladium(II) and Copper(II).

The adsorption capacities of ion exchangers with the primary amine (Lewatit VP OC 1065) and polyamine (Diaion™ CR20) functional groups relative to Pd(II) and Cu(II) ions were tested in a batch system, taking into account the influence of the acid concentration (HCl: 0.1-6 mol/L; HCl-HNO: 0.9-0.

Thermodynamic Study on Biomimetic Bacterial Membranes.

The presented studies were aimed at determining the interactions in model membranes (Langmuir monolayers) created of phospholipids (PL) isolated from bacteria cultured with (PL + choline) or without (PL - choline) choline and to describe the impact of an antimicrobial peptide, human cathelicidin LL-37, on PL's monolayer behavior. The addition of choline to the growth medium influenced the mutual proportions of phospholipids extracted from . Four classes of phospholipids-phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylglycerol (PG), cardiolipin (CL), and their mixtures-were used to register compression isotherms with or without the LL-37 peptide in the subphase.

Towards the Use of Lichens as a Source of Bioactive Substances for Topical Applications.

The increasing incidence of dermatological diseases prompts the search for new natural methods of treatments, and lichens, with their special symbiotic structure, are a little-known and promising source of biologically active substances. Seven lichen species, (L.) Weber ex F.

Longitudinal Analysis of Bone Metabolic Markers and Bone Mechanical Properties in STZ-Induced Diabetic Rats.

This longitudinal study examined the early effects of type 1 diabetes on bone mechanical properties and metabolic markers in mature rats, focusing on the natural progression of diabetes-induced changes without external treatments. : Forty-eight 8-month-old male Wistar rats were divided into two groups, with one group receiving a single dose of streptozotocin (STZ, 60 mg/kg). Assessments were performed 2, 4, and 8 weeks post-administration, including serum biochemical analyses, bone marker assessments, and mechanical bone tests.

Fast, Simple, and Sensitive Voltammetric Measurements of Acyclovir in Real Samples via Boron-Doped Diamond Electrode.

The voltammetric acyclovir (ACV) trace-level determination procedure has been introduced. This is the first time that a commercially available boron-doped diamond electrode (BDDE) coupled with differential-pulse voltammetry (DPV) has been used for this purpose. The commercially available BDDE is characterized by a short response time, low background current, and very good analytical parameters of ACV determination.

Impact of Mechanochemical Activation (MChA) on Characteristics and Dye Adsorption Behavior of Sawdust-Based Biocarbons.

The increase in environmental pollution due to the development of industry and human activity has resulted in intensive development of research on the possibility of its purification. A very effective method is the pollutants' adsorption from the air and water environment. For adsorption to be effective, materials with a specific structure and a well-developed surface decorated with numerous functionalities, e.

The Influence of Processing Using Conventional and Hybrid Methods on the Composition, Polysaccharide Profiles and Selected Properties of Wheat Flour Enriched with Baking Enzymes.

In this study, a developed wheat flour blend (F), consisting of a high content of non-starch polysaccharides, was fortified with cellulase (C) and a cellulase-xylanase complex (CX) and then processed via conventional and hybrid treatment methods. Dry heating (T), hydrothermal treatment (H) and extrusion processing (E) were applied without or with enzyme addition as hybrid treatments. Proximate composition and polysaccharide profiles selected techno-functional and structural properties of modified wheat flours, were analyzed.

How does adulteration of wax foundation affect phenoloxidase and lysozyme activities as selected parameters of immunity in ?

Introduction: The adulteration of wax foundation is, for many reasons, a growing problem of modern beekeeping not only in Europe but also around the world. Wax foundation contaminated with stearin addition leads to a brood die-off, while paraffin addition negatively affects the strength of combs. It is tenable that such adulterated wax foundation reduces bees' immunity.

Epitaxial Growth of Large-Scale α-Phase Antimonene.

Two-dimensional materials composed of elements from the 15th group of the periodic table remain largely unexplored. The primary challenge in advancing this research is the lack of large-scale layers that would facilitate extensive studies using laterally averaging techniques and enable functionalization for the fabrication of novel electronic, optoelectronic, and spintronic devices. In this report, we present a method for synthesizing large-scale antimonene layers, on the order of cm.

Removal of polyphenols from anthocyanin-rich extracts using 4-vinylpyridine crosslinked copolymers.

In this work, new sorbents for the purification of anthocyanin-rich extracts were evaluated. Copolymers of 4-vinylpyridine crosslinked with trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (poly(4VP-co-TRIM)) or 1,4-dimethacryloyloxybenzene (poly(4VP-co-14DMB)) were tested for their potential to capture polyphenols. Copolymers were obtained by seed swelling polymerization in the form of microspheres with permanent porous structure - attractive features of sorbents used for sample purification by dispersive solid phase extraction.

Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B Dyes' Efficient Removal Using Biocarbons Developed from Waste.

The preparation of biocarbons from cellulose fibres utilised in the production of baby nappy mats (sourced from Feniks Recycling company, Poland) for the removal of methylene blue and rhodamine B dyes has been documented. A Brunauer, Emmett and Teller analysis revealed a surface area within the range of 384 to 450 m/g. The objective of this study was to investigate the removal efficiency of dyes from aqueous solutions by biocarbons, with a particular focus on the influence of various parameters, including pH, dye concentration, adsorbent dosage, shaking speed, contact time, and temperature.

Fennel Seed Biochar: A Sustainable Approach for Methylene Blue Removal from Aqueous Solutions.

In this study, biochars were produced from by-products of the herbal industry, specifically fennel seeds (), through direct activation by carbon dioxide at two different temperatures. The biochar samples were comprehensively analysed. Additionally, adsorption studies were conducted for methylene blue.

Adsorption of Selected Herbicides on Activated Carbon from Single- and Multi-Component Systems-Error Analysis in Isotherm Measurements.

The aim of this study is to examine the influence of various factors on the precision and repeatability of the experimental determination of herbicide adsorption isotherms. Studies were conducted for the activated carbon RIB as an adsorbent and three herbicides as adsorbates: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4-CPA), and 3-chlorophenoxypropionic acid (3-CPP). The herbicide adsorption process was carried out in single-component and multi-component modes (the herbicide was adsorbed in the presence of an accompanying substance, i.

Quantification of Airborne Particulate Matter and Trace Element Deposition on and Leaves.

In both developed and developing countries, atmospheric pollution with particulate matter (PM) remains an important issue. Despite the health effects of poor air quality, studies on air pollution are often limited by the high costs of continuous monitoring and the need for extensive sampling. Furthermore, these particles are often enriched with potentially toxic trace elements and organic pollutants.

Alginate as a Sustainable and Biodegradable Material for Medical and Environmental Applications-The Case Studies.

Alginates are salts of alginic acid derived mainly from sea algae of the genus brown algae. They are also synthesized by some bacteria. They belong to negatively charged polysaccharides exhibiting some rheological properties.

Biodegradation of PAEs in contaminated soil by immobilized bacterial agent and the response of indigenous bacterial community.

Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are common hazardous organic contaminants in agricultural soil. Microbial remediation is an effective and eco-friendly method for eliminating PAEs. Nevertheless, the operational mode and potential application of immobilized microorganisms in PAEs-contaminated soil are poorly understood.

Utilization of the Drug-Polymer Solid Dispersion Obtained by Ball Milling as a Taste Masking Method in the Development of Orodispersible Minitablets with Hydrocortisone in Pediatric Doses.

The objective of the conducted research was to design 2 mm orodispersible minitablets of pediatric doses of hydrocortisone (0.5 mg; 1.0 mg) with desirable pharmaceutical properties and eliminate the sensation of a bitter taste using preparation of solid dispersion by ball mill.

The Influence of Pore-Forming Diluents on Porous Structure, Thermal and Sorption Properties of the Divinylbenzene and Glycidyl Methacrylate Copolymers.

The aim of this work was the characterization of polymer microspheres obtained by the suspension polymerization of divinylbenzene (DVB) and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), depending on the pore-forming diluents and molar ratio of monomers. The assessed properties included the chemical and porous structure, thermal stability, and sorption capacity of the obtained polymers towards methylene blue. The abovementioned characteristic was carried out for two series of copolymers with molar ratios of monomers of 1:2, 1:1 and 2:1, synthetized with toluene and a mixture of decanol and benzyl alcohol.

Hydrogen Production from Methanol Steam Reforming over Fe-Modified Cu/CeO Catalysts.

Fe-modified Cu catalysts with CeO support, prepared by the impregnation method, were subjected to physicochemical analysis and catalytic tests in the steam reforming of methanol (SRM). Physicochemical studies of the catalysts were carried out using the XRF, TEM, STEM-EDS, XRD, TPR and nitrogen adsorption/desorption methods. XRD, TEM studies and catalytic tests of the catalysts were carried out at two reduction temperatures, 260 °C and 400 °C, to determine the relationship between the form and oxidation state of the active phase of the catalysts and the catalytic properties of these systems in the SRM.

Synthesis, Structural Properties and Biological Activities of Novel Hydrazones of 2-, 3-, 4-Iodobenzoic Acid.

Nowadays, searching for novel antimicrobial agents is crucial due to the increasing number of resistant bacterial strains. Moreover, cancer therapy is a major challenge for modern medicine. Currently used cytostatics have a large number of side effects and insufficient therapeutic effects.