Chemistry & Earth Sciences: Recent submissions
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Mechanochemical Synthesis of Orthorhombic Nickel Niobate (NiNb2O6) as a Robust and Fast Charging Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)A generation of lithium-ion batteries that can deliver high energy and fast charging rates without compromising safety is in high demand. Despite extensive research efforts, the current Li-ion technology cannot match the ... -
Solution combustion synthesis of Ni/La2O3for dry reforming of methane: Tuning the basicity via alkali and alkaline earth metal oxide promoters
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)The production of syngas via dry reforming of methane (DRM) has drawn tremendous research interest, ascribed to its remarkable economic and environmental impacts. Herein, we report the synthesis of K, Na, Cs, Li, and ... -
Design of Ni/La2O3 catalysts for dry reforming of methane: Understanding the impact of synthesis methods
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Fine-tuning of materials properties, particularly the catalytic properties, through innovative synthesis procedures has gained an increased research interest in the last decades. It is well known that synthesis procedures ... -
Atypical coupling method for the preparation of 1, 2-di (thiophen-2-yl) ethene-1, 2-diol compounds via a cu (ii) catalyst
( justia patents , 2022 , Other)Presented herein is a coupling method for the preparation of 1,2 -di ( thiophen - 2 -yl ) ethane -1,2 -diol compounds, including ( E )-1,2 -di(thiophen - 2 -yl )ethene - 1,2 -diol, via a Cu (II ) catalyst . -
Progress in smartphone-enabled aptasensors
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Despite their high analytical performance, conventional analytical biosensor devices are usually difficult to handle, time-consuming, bulky and expensive. As a result, their applications remain restricted to resource-limited ... -
Microwave-Assisted Solvothermal Synthesis of Mo-Doped TiO2 with Exceptional Textural Properties and Superior Adsorption Kinetics
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Assigned to their outstanding physicochemical properties, TiO2-based materials have been studied in various applications. Herein, TiO2 doped with different Mo contents (Mo-TiO2) was synthesized via a microwave-assisted ... -
Application of Plackett-Burman Design for Spectrochemical Determination of the Last-Resort Antibiotic, Tigecycline, in Pure Form and in Pharmaceuticals: Investigation of Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Tigecycline (TIGC) reacts with 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) to form a bright green charge transfer complex (CTC). The spectrum of the CTC showed multiple charge transfer bands with a major peak at 843 nm. The ... -
Mechanochemical Conversion of Aromatic Amines to Aryl Trifluoromethyl Ethers
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Increased interest in the trifluoromethoxy group in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry has induced a demand for new, selective, general, and faster methods applicable to natural products and highly functionalized ... -
Role of Post-Hydrothermal Treatment on the Microstructures and Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2-Based Nanotubes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The present study demonstrates the thermal stability and photocatalytic activity of TiO2-based nanotubes with respect to post-hydrothermal treatment. Titanate nanotubes were synthesized by adapting an alkali hydrothermal ... -
Promising aqueous dispersions of carbon black for semisolid flow battery application
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In this systematic study, we attempt to thoroughly understand the aggregation mechanism of conductive carbon black in aqueous dispersing medium and optimize the formulation of suspension electrodes for aqueous sodium–ion ... -
Controllable synthesis of sodium titanates using facile ball milling method
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)In this study, we demonstrated a controllable synthesis of sodium titanates (Na2Ti6O13 and Na2Ti3O7) using simple mechanochemical (dry ball milling) method. Although the titanates were obtained after calcination, however, ... -
Formulation of flowable anolyte for redox flow batteries: Rheo-electrical study
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)In an attempt to optimize a suspension electrode for redox flow batteries, this work demonstrates the effect of solid content and additive material on the electrical and rheological behavior of an anolyte made up of lithium ... -
Suspensions of carbon nanofibers in organic medium: Rheo-electrical properties
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)The nonaqueous suspensions of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) in 1 M lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonaimide) in propylene carbonate electrolyte reveal unique structural evolution and shear-induced transition due to the high ... -
MXene-based aptasensors: Advances, challenges, and prospects
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The combination of 2D MXenes with high affinity aptamers has resulted in the development of innovative aptasensing approaches for food/water safety and clinical diagnosis. Aptamers have quite a number of benefits over ... -
Computational Calculation of Midpoint Potential of Quinones in the A1 Binding Site of the Photosystem I
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Quinones are oxidants; colorants; electrophiles and involved in the electron transfer process of important biological functions such as photosynthesis, respiration, phosphorylation etc. In earth, photosynthesis is the main ... -
Natural Dyes in Cyanide and Anion Sensing
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Cyanide is one of anions of concern due to its high toxicity. It causes death at a low dosage (2.6 mM) and the allowable level should be lower than 1.9 mmolar according to World health Organization (WHO). Cyanide contamination ... -
TiO2-pillared clays with well-ordered porous structure and excellent photocatalytic activity
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)TiO2-pillared clays with well-ordered porous structures are successfully prepared via incorporating TiO2 nanosol particles into the clays, where empty octahedral sites are partially modified with divalent metal ions such ... -
Removal of Toxic Elements and Microbial Contaminants from Groundwater Using Low-Cost Treatment Options
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Purpose of Review: This paper reviews various low-cost treatment techniques such as adsorption, permeable reactive barrier, and biological techniques for the simultaneous removal of chemical and microbial contaminants from ... -
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, ... -
A simple method for developing efficient room temperature reduced graphene oxide-coated polyurethane sponge and cotton for oil-water separation
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)Oil spilled during transportation, domestic, and industrial usage causes grave water and soil pollution. Therefore, oil recovery through absorption or separation from water has been a challenge to the scientific community. ...
