Chemistry & Earth Sciences: Recent submissions
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Avalanche effect for chemically modified dust mitigation from surfaces
( Nature Research , 2021 , Article)Cost effective dust mitigation from surfaces is one of the challenges in various sectors. The reduction of dust adhesion on surfaces plays a vital role for dust mitigation from surfaces under the gravitational influence. ... -
Mechanistic study of polyepoxy succinic acid (PESA) as green corrosion inhibitor on carbon steel in aerated NaCl Solution
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The inhibition mechanism of mild steel corrosion in aerated aqueous 3% NaCl medium was studied using Polyepoxy succinic acid (PESA) as a green inhibitor. The study utilized electrochemical, thermodynamic, and surface ... -
Evaluation of the inhibition performance of piperazine-based polyurea towards mild steel corrosion: The role of keto-enol tautomerization
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)The lack of solubility of polyurea materials impedes their application as effective inhibitors against metallic corrosion in aqueous media. Herein, we have synthesized a new piperazine-based polyurea inhibitor (PUCorr) ... -
Water treatment technologies in removing heavy metal ions from wastewater: A review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The scarcity of clean water resources leads to many scientific and technological advancements in wastewater treatment processes. The recalcitrance of heavy metals in wastewater has been proven to be a challenging concern. ... -
Synthesis of nanostructured novel ion-imprinted polymer for selective removal of Cu2+ and Sr2+ ions from reverse osmosis concentrated brine
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study aims to prepare an ion-imprinted polymer (IIP) using copper sulfate as a template and potassium persulfate as an initiator to selectively adsorb copper ions (Cu2+) from aqueous solutions and in an attempt to ... -
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 ... -
Tailoring the deposition of MoSe2 on TiO2 nanorods arrays via radiofrequency magnetron sputtering for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)MoSe2/1 D TiO2 nanorods (NRs) heterojunction assembly was systematically fabricated, and its photoelectrocatalytic properties were investigated. The fabrication process involves the growth of 1D TiO2 NRs arrays on FTO ... -
A novel approach of encapsulating curcumin and succinylated derivative in mannosylated-chitosan nanoparticles
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Curcumin (CUR) manifests anti-colon cancer activity but suffers from low solubility, bioavailability, and instability, rendering it not as effective as its chemotherapeutic cousins. Here, we conjugate CUR to succinic ... -
Synthesis, structural elucidation and optical activity of symmetric Schiff base-functionalized ferrocenes: Synergetic experimental and DFT insights
(2023 , Article)A number of Schiff base functionalized derivatives (3a-c) was synthesized from the conventional dehydration of ferrocenecarboxaldehyde and diamine precursors in acetonitrile as a solvent at ambient conditions. IR, UV–Vis, ... -
Promising aqueous dispersions of carbon black for semisolid flow battery application
( Elsevier B.V. , 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 ... -
Stabilized Octahedral Frameworks in Layered Double Hydroxides by Solid-Solution Mixing of Transition Metals
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2017 , Article)Pseudocapacitors have received considerable attention, as they possess advantages of both rechargeable batteries and electric double layer capacitors. Among various active materials for pseudocapacitors, α-layered double ... -
Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of Cr-doped lithium-rich Li1.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08-xCrxO2 cathodes
( Springer Nature , 2018 , Article)Lithium-rich layer oxide, Li1.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08O2 (NMC), is a potential cathode candidate for high-energy density batteries. Issues such as cycling stability, rate performance, and cost are yet to be overcome before ... -
Electrochemically stable tunnel-type α-MnO2-based cathode materials for rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The purpose of this study is the synthesis of α-MnO2-based cathode materials for rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries by hydrothermal method using KMnO4 and MnSO4 as starting materials. The aim is to improve the ... -
Experimental and DFT/TD-DFT computational investigations of the solvent effect on the spectral properties of nitro substituted pyridino[3,4-c]coumarins
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The UV/Vis absorption characteristics of newly synthesized pyridino[3,4-c] coumarins in different neat solvents were investigated experimentally and computationally. It is noted that the nitro-substituted pyridocoumarins ... -
DMAP-Catalyzed Reaction of Diethyl 1,3-Acetonedicarboxylate with 2-Hydroxybenzylideneindenediones: Facile Synthesis of Fluorenone-Fused Coumarins
( Thieme Gruppe , 2021 , Article)The base-catalyzed reaction of diethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate with 2-hydroxybenzylidene indenediones was studied. The reaction provides a facile and expeditious protocol for the synthesis of natural product inspired ... -
Mechanochemical Transformation of CF3 Group: Synthesis of Amides and Schiff Bases
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)We communicate two mild, solvent-free mechanochemical coupling transformations of CF3 group with nitro compounds into amides or Schiff bases employing Ytterbia as a catalyst. This process proceeds via C−F bond activation, ... -
Mechanochemical Defluorinative Arylation of Trifluoroacetamides: An Entry to Aromatic Amides
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)The amide bond is prominent in natural and synthetic organic molecules endowed with activity in various fields. Among a wide array of amide synthetic methods, substitution on a pre-existing (O)C-N moiety is an underexplored ... -
Insights into the degradation mechanism of PET and PP under marine conditions using FTIR
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Plastics possess diverse functional properties that have made them extremely desirable. However, due to poor waste management practices, large quantities eventually end up in the oceans where their degradation begins. ... -
Rational design of porous binary Pt-based nanodendrites as efficient catalysts for direct glucose fuel cells over a wide pH range
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)The development of porous bi-metallic Pt-based nanocrystals (NCs) as efficient catalysts for the glucose oxidation reaction (GOR) over a wide pH range is still a grand challenge. Triggered by this challenge, we report the ... -
Controlled design of PtPd nanodendrite ornamented niobium oxynitride nanosheets for solar-driven water splitting
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)Developing efficient photocatalysts for the water splitting reaction is crucial in a fuel cell reaction. Herein, we present a facile road-map for one-pot fabrication of PtPd nanodendrite (ND) ornamented niobium oxynitride ...
