New quinazolone-sulfonate conjugates with an acetohydrazide linker as potential antimicrobial agents: design, synthesis and molecular docking simulations.

A novel molecular design based on a quinazolinone scaffold was developed the attachment of aryl alkanesulfonates to the quinazolinone core through a thioacetohydrazide azomethine linker, leading to a new series of quinazolinone-alkanesulfonates 5a-r. The antimicrobial properties of the newly synthesized quinazolinone derivatives 5a-r were investigated to examine their bactericidal and fungicidal activities against bacterial pathogens like , (Gram-positive), , , (Gram-negative), in addition to (unicellular fungal). The tested compounds demonstrated reasonable bactericidal activities compared to standard drugs.

Design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel thiadiazole derivatives as potent VEGFR-2 inhibitors: a comprehensive and study.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the potential of designed 2,3-dihydro-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives as anti-proliferative agents targeting VEGFR-2, utilizing a multidimensional approach combining and analyses.

Methods: The synthesized derivatives were evaluated for their inhibitory effects on MCF-7 and HepG2 cancer cell lines. Additionally, VEGFR-2 inhibition was assessed.

Correction: Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review.

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Enhanced surface functionalization of 2D molybdenum/tin chalcogenide nanostructures for effective SERS detection of .

Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) is a highly sensitive analytical technique used for fingerprint recognition of molecular samples. The SERS effect, which enhances Raman scattering signals, has been the subject of extensive research over the past few decades. More recently, the commercialization of portable Raman spectrometers has brought SERS closer to real-world applications.

Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review.

Water is a fundamental resource, yet various contaminants increasingly threaten its quality, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Sustainable polymeric adsorbents have emerged as promising materials in adsorption-based water remediation technologies, particularly for the removal of contaminants and deactivation of water-borne pathogens. Pathogenetic water contamination, which involves the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, poses a significant threat to public health.

Expression of concern: A well-defined S-g-CN/Cu-NiS heterojunction interface towards enhanced spatial charge separation with excellent photocatalytic ability: synergetic effect, kinetics, antibacterial activity, and mechanism insights.

Expression of concern for 'A well-defined S-g-CN/Cu-NiS heterojunction interface towards enhanced spatial charge separation with excellent photocatalytic ability: synergetic effect, kinetics, antibacterial activity, and mechanism insights' by Haya A. Abubshait , , 2022, , 3274-3286, https://doi.org/10.

Structural, electronic and thermoelectric properties of boron phosphorous nitride BPN first principles study.

A theoretical study of monolayer boron phosphorous nitride (BPN) is performed to explore its electronic and thermoelectric properties. The thermodynamic stability is determined by the formation energy of a monolayer. The dynamic stability is obtained from the phonon dispersion curve.

Enhanced remediation of U(vi) ions from water resources using advanced forms of morphologically modified glauconite (nano-sheets and nano-rods): experimental and theoretical investigations.

Two forms of morphologically transformed glauconite (GL) involved exfoliated nanosheets (EXG) and nanorods (GRs), which were synthesized by facile exfoliating and scrolling modification under sonication. The two advanced forms (EXG and GRs) were applied as enhanced adsorbents for U(vi) ions and compared with using raw glauconite. The developed GRs structure displays higher saturation retention properties (319.

Fabrication of a highly efficient CuO/ZnCoO/CNTs ternary composite for photocatalytic degradation of hazardous pollutants.

In the current study, CuO, ZnCoO, CuO/ZnCoO, and CuO/ZnCoO/CNTs photocatalysts were prepared to remove crystal violet (CV) and colorless pollutants (diclofenac sodium and phenol) from wastewater. Herein, sol-gel and co-precipitation methods were used to synthesize CuO and ZnCoO, respectively. The sonication method was used to synthesize CuO/ZnCoO and a CNTs-based composite (CuO/ZnCoO/CNTs).

Design, synthesis, and antiproliferative screening of new quinoline derivatives bearing a -vinyl triamide motif as apoptosis activators and EGFR-TK inhibitors.

In this work, a congeneric set of quinoline-tethered -vinyl triamide hybrids was prepared and evaluated as EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the management of breast cancer. All of the prepared hybrids were evaluated for their antiproliferative effect against the breast MCF-7 cell line. Among the tested hybrids, compound 6f displayed the most potent antiproliferative activity with an IC value of 1.

Bio fabricated palladium nano particles using phytochemicals from aqueous cranberry fruit extract for anti-bacterial, cytotoxic activities and photocatalytic degradation of anionic dyes.

The low cost and ecological compatibility of green technology makes it superior to chemical approaches in the generation of metal nanoparticles. The current study shows the use of cranberry fruit extract in the environmentally friendly green production of palladium nanoparticles. It is well known that the fruit extract from cranberries has a rich phytochemical composition that makes it a useful bio reducing agent for the formation of PdNPs.

A sustainable methodology employing the extract of red dragon fruit peel as a fluorescence probe for detection of indigo carmine (E132) in food samples: evaluation of the method's greenness, whiteness, and blueness.

Indigo carmine dye is one of the most widely used dyes in various fields. In this study, the ethanolic extract of red dragon fruit peel (Ex-RDFP) was employed as a green fluorescence probe for measuring the synthetic dye indigo carmine. At a fluorescence excitation of 290.

Liquid phase selective oxidation of veratryl alcohol to veratraldehyde using pure and Mg-doped copper chromite catalysts.

Mg-doped copper chromite (CuCrO) nanocomposites were synthesised through conventional technique. The pure and doped CuCrMg O ( = 0.00-0.

Study of half-metallic ferromagnetism and transport characteristics of double perovskites SrAIrO (A = Y, Lu, Sc) for spintronic applications.

The precise manipulation of electromagnetic and thermoelectric characteristics in the miniaturization of electronic devices offers a promising foundation for practical applications in quantum computing. Double perovskites characterized by stability, non-toxicity, and spin polarization, have emerged as appealing candidates for spintronic applications. This study explores the theoretical elucidation of the influence of iridium's 5d electrons on the magnetic characteristics of SrAIrO (A = Y, Lu, Sc) with WIEN2k code.

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for the study of interaction of an antibacterial agent ([bis(1,3-dipentyl-1-imidazol-2(3)-ylidene)silver(i)]bromide) with bacterial biofilms.

Bacterial resistance towards antibiotics is a significant challenge for public health, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has great potential to be a promising technique to provide detailed information about the effect of antibiotics against biofilms. SERS is employed to check the antibacterial potential of a lab synthesized drug ([bis(1,3-dipentyl-1-imidazol-2(3)-ylidene)silver(i)] bromide) against and to analyze various SERS spectral features of unexposed and exposed strains by observing biochemical changes in DNA, protein, lipid and carbohydrate contents induced by the lab synthesized imidazole derivative. Further, PCA and PLS-DA are employed to differentiate the SERS features.

Architectural design and affecting factors of MXene-based textronics for real-world application.

Today, textile-based wearable electronic devices (textronics) have been developed by taking advantage of nanotechnology and textile substrates. Textile substrates offer flexibility, air permeability, breathability, and wearability, whereas, using nanomaterials offers numerous functional properties, like electrical conductivity, hydrophobicity, touch sensitivity, self-healing properties, joule heating properties, and many more. For these reasons, textronics have been extensively used in many applications.

Antifungal and antibacterial investigation of quinary Zr Al Fe Co Ni layered double hydroxide and its Al Fe Co Ni quaternary and Fe Co Ni tertiary roots.

Layered double hydroxides (LDH) are promising 2D nanomaterials being investigated for several engineering and biomedical applications. In this work, quinary Zr Al Fe Co Ni LDH and its Al Fe Co Ni LDH quaternary and Fe Co Ni LDH tertiary roots were prepared and characterized. All samples showed an aggregated, layered morphology with zero surface charge and approximately 300 nm of hydrodynamic size.

Design, synthesis and cytotoxic activity of molecular hybrids based on quinolin-8-yloxy and cinnamide hybrids and their apoptosis inducing property.

The present work aims at design and synthesis of a congeneric series of small hybrids 5 and 6a-i featuring the privileged quinoline scaffold tethered with 2-(arylamido)cinnamide moiety as potential anticancer tubulin polymerization inhibitors. Most of the synthesized hybrids 5 and 6a-i significantly inhibited the growth of the HepG2 cell line, with IC ranged from 2.46 to 41.

Correction: Correction: Influence of Ni content on structural, magnetocaloric and electrical properties in manganite LaBaSrMnNiO (0 ≤ ≤ 0.1) type perovskites.

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Design and application of metal organic frameworks for heavy metals adsorption in water: a review.

The growing apprehension surrounding heavy metal pollution in both environmental and industrial contexts has spurred extensive research into adsorption materials aimed at efficient remediation. Among these materials, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) have risen as versatile and promising contenders due to their adjustable properties, expansive surface areas, and sustainable characteristics, compared to traditional options like activated carbon and zeolites. This exhaustive review delves into the synthesis techniques, structural diversity, and adsorption capabilities of MOFs for the effective removal of heavy metals.