Browsing Chemistry & Earth Sciences by Type "Article Review"
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Addressing scale-up challenges and enhancement in performance of hydrogen-producing microbial electrolysis cell through electrode modifications
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Bioelectrohydrogenesis using a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) is a promising technology for simultaneous hydrogen production and wastewater treatment which uses electrogenic microbes. Microbial activity at the anode and ... -
An overview of bio-inspired intelligent imprinted polymers for virus determination
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)The molecular imprinting polymers (MIPs) have shown their potential in various applications including pharmaceuticals, chemical sensing and biosensing, medical diagnosis, and environmental related issues, owing to their ... -
Analytical methods for mercury speciation, detection, and measurement in water, oil, and gas
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)Mercury related compounds are released in massive and alarming amounts due to increased human activities such as the processing of hydrocarbons in the petroleum industry. The contamination due to mercury compounds is ... -
Biochar for agronomy, animal farming, anaerobic digestion, composting, water treatment, soil remediation, construction, energy storage, and carbon sequestration: a review
( Springer , 2022 , Article Review)In the context of climate change and the circular economy, biochar has recently found many applications in various sectors as a versatile and recycled material. Here, we review application of biochar-based for carbon sink, ... -
Cost estimation of synthesis and utilization of nano-adsorbents on the laboratory and industrial scales: A detailed review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)The recent regulations pertaining to the circular economy have unlocked new prospects for researchers. In contrast to the unsustainable models associated with the linear economy, integration of concepts of circular economy ... -
Degradation-fragmentation of marine plastic waste and their environmental implications: A critical review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)This review critically evaluates the plastic accumulation challenges and their environmental (primarily) and human (secondarily) impacts. It also emphasizes on their degradation and fragmentation phenomena under marine ... -
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 into formate/formic acid: A review of cell design and operation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)The release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere is threatening the environment and ecosystems, resulting in major challenges to sustainable development for modern industry. In this context, CO2 electrochemical ... -
Graphene a promising electrode material for supercapacitors?
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)The global demand for high performance and environmentally friendly energy storage systems leads to intensive research on new and advanced electrode materials that are able to satisfy the fast-growing global market in ... -
Impact of coatings on the electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode materials: A focused review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)The application of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in portable electronics and electric vehicles (EVs) has increased in the past decade. Extended commercialization of LIBs for advanced applications requires the development ... -
Kinetics of alkoxysilanes and organoalkoxysilanes polymerization: A review
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article Review)Scientists from various different fields use organo-trialkoxysilanes and tetraalkoxysilanes in a number of applications. The silica-based materials are sometimes synthesized without a good understanding of the underlying ... -
Microwave-assisted palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions: Generation of carbon-carbon bond
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)Cross-coupling reactions furnishing carbon–carbon (C–C) bond is one of the most challenging tasks in organic syntheses. The early developed reaction protocols by Negishi, Heck, Kumada, Sonogashira, Stille, Suzuki, and ... -
Modern Development in Copper- and Nickel-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reactions: Formation of Carbon-Carbon and Carbon-Heteroatom bonds under Microwave Irradiation Conditions
( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)The use of transition metals in cross-coupling reactions has been verified as a powerful tool in synthetic organic chemistry to access valuable pharmaceutical intermediates and functional organic molecules. Copper compounds ... -
Organoboronic acids/esters as effective drug and prodrug candidates in cancer treatments: challenge and hope
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article Review)Boronic acids/esters have recently emerged in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical research due to their exceptional oxophilicity, low toxicity, and unique structure. They are known as potent enzyme inhibitors, cancer ... -
Polymeric Micelles of Biodegradable Diblock Copolymers: Enhanced Encapsulation of Hydrophobic Drugs
( MDPI , 2018 , Article Review)Polymeric micelles are potentially efficient in encapsulating and performing the controlled release of various hydrophobic drug molecules. Understanding the fundamental physicochemical properties behind drug–polymer systems ... -
Recent advances in synthesis of functionalized β-lactams through cyclization of N-propargyl amine/amide derivatives
( Bentham Science Publishers B.V. , 2018 , Article Review)β-lactams have attracted a significant attention due to their potential biological activities and wide variety of synthetic applications. Developing novel and efficient methods for construction of functionalized β-lactams ... -
Recent Progress in Molecular Design of Fused Ring Electron Acceptors for Organic Solar Cells
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2019 , Article Review)The quest for sustainable energy sources has led to accelerated growth in research of organic solar cells (OSCs). A solution-processed bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) OSC generally contains a donor and expensive fullerene acceptors ... -
A review for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) utilization in capture and conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)Carbon dioxide (CO2) has become a primary atmospheric greenhouse gas that has stirred up numerous energies and environmental-related mishaps around the world. Its unwelcome contribution to the decay of the global ecosystem ... -
Sodium and lithium incorporated cathode materials for energy storage applications - A focused review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article Review)The idea of lithium (Li)/sodium (Na) incorporated cathodes for both Li/Na-ion batteries has gained significant consideration throughout the past decade. The encouraging performance of various reported Li/Na incorporated ... -
Utilization of symmetric electrode materials in energy storage application: A review
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)The development of efficient energy storage systems is an important field of research in the modern era where fossil fuels are headed toward. depletion. The invention of batteries is regarded as one of the most significant ... -
Why Craniofacial Surgeons/Researchers Need to be Aware of Native American Myopathy?
( Georg Thieme Verlag , 2024 , Article Review)Congenital myopathy type 13 (CMYO13), also known as Native American myopathy, is a rare muscle disease characterized by early-onset hypotonia, muscle weakness, delayed motor milestones, and susceptibility to malignant ...
