Chemistry & Earth Sciences: Recent submissions
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A Novel Green Synthesis of Thalidomide and Analogs
( Hindawi Limited , 2017 , Article)Thalidomide and its derivatives are currently under investigation for their antiangiogenic, immunomodulative, and anticancer properties. Current methods used to synthesize these compounds involve multiple steps and extensive ... -
Crystal structure of the thalidomide analog (3aR∗,7aS∗)-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)hexahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
( International Union of Crystallography , 2018 , Article)The title compound, C13H16N2O4, crystallizes in the monoclinic centrosymmetric space group, P21/c, with four molecules in the asymmetric unit, thus there is no crystallographically imposed symmetry and it is a racemic ... -
A Comparison between Different Agro-wastes and Carbon Nanotubes for Removal of Sarafloxacin from Wastewater: Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)In the current study, eco-structured and efficient removal of the veterinary fluoroquinolone antibiotic sarafloxacin (SARA) from wastewater has been explored. The adsorptive power of four agro-wastes (AWs) derived from ... -
Regulatory Mechanisms That Guide the Fetal to Postnatal Transition of Cardiomyocytes
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Heart disease remains a global leading cause of death and disability, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the heart’s development, repair, and dysfunction. This review surveys recent discoveries that explore the ... -
Mechanochemical arylative detrifluoromethylation of trifluoromethylarenes
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2023 , Article)The stoichiometric defluorinative functionalization of ArCF3 is a conceptually appealing research target. It enables the challenging late-stage functionalization of CF3-containing aromatic molecules and contributes to the ... -
Experimental and theoretical investigations of the effect of bis-phenylurea-based aliphatic amine derivative as an efficient green corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in HCl solution
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)A novel bis-phenylurea-based aliphatic amine (BPUA) was prepared via a facile synthetic route, and evaluated as a potential green organic corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in 1.0 M HCl solutions. NMR spectroscopy ... -
Spectrofluorometric investigations on the solvent effects on the photocyclization reaction of diclofenac
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The solvent effects on the photochemical conversion rate of the photosensitizing drug diclofenac (DCF) were investigated using steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. The spectral information obtained for the photochemical ... -
l-Proline-Catalyzed Three-Component Reaction of 4-Chloro-3-formylcoumarin, Sodium Sulfide, and α-Halo Ketones: A Direct Approach to Thieno[3,2- c ]coumarins
( Georg Thieme Verlag KG , 2023 , Other)A new protocol for the synthesis of thieno[3,2-c]coumarins is disclosed. In this method, a 3-formyl-2-oxo-2H-chromene-4-thiolate anion is generated in situ by treatment of 4-chloro-3-formylcoumarin with sodium sulfide. ... -
Uv-l/sulfite advanced reduction process as an efficient method for chlorate reduction in water
( Desalination Publications , 2021 , Article)The efficient reduction of disinfection by-products (DBPs) is currently a major challenge in water treatment facilities due to their high toxicity to human health and long-time residence in the environment. In this work, ... -
Thermogravimetric kinetics study of scrap tires pyrolysis using silica embedded with NiO and/or MgO nanocataly
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2021 , Article)In this study, a set of three new silica-based embedded with NiO and/or MgO nanocatalysts (SBNs) have been prepared and tested for the pyrolysis of scrap tires (STs). The intent is to identify and optimize the best ... -
Lignin and lignocellulosic materials: A glance on the current opportunities for energy and sustainability
( Springer International Publishing , 2021 , Book chapter)Fossil fuels are running out fast. The energy demand is one of the largest challenges humankind has ever faced. Applications targeting renewable resources that are nonpetroleum based are booming. The scientific community ... -
Construction of Bi2S3/TiO2/MoS2 S-Scheme Heterostructure with a Switchable Charge Migration Pathway for Selective CO2 Reduction
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Switching between the redox potential of an appropriate semiconductor heterostructure could show critical applications in selective CO2 reduction. Designing a semiconductor photocatalyst with a wavelength-dependent response ... -
Combined experimental and computational investigations of the fluorosolvatochromism of chromeno[4,3-b]pyridine derivatives: Effect of the methoxy substitution
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Extensive research has been conducted on the spectral properties of chromeno[4,3-b]pyridine derivatives, owing to their potential applications in sensing, optoelectronic devices, and drug discovery. This study presents a ... -
A new depositional model and sequence stratigraphic interpretation for the upper Jurassic Arab "D" reservoir in Qatar
( Wiley online Library , 2001 , Article)Deposition of the Arab Formation on the Arabian Plate followed a eustatic sea-level high during the Oxfordian that deposited the open-marine shelfal carbonates of the Hanifa and Jubaila Formations. Oolite/peloidal shoals ... -
Stratigraphy and sedimentology of the Hofuf Formation in the State of Qatar in relation to the tectonic evolution of the East Arabian Block
( Sultan Qaboos University , 2002 , Article)Well-exposed, fine-grained to pebbly coarse-grained fluvial sandstones of Late Miocene to Pleistocene age crop out in the south-central and south-western parts of Qatar. These sandstones belong to the Hofuf Formation and ... -
Chronostratigraphy and geochemical characterization of volcanic rocks from the Hormuz Complex: Constraints from the Halul Island, The State of Qatar
( sultan qaboos university , 2003 , Article)Geochemical and Sr-Nd isotopic data are reported for volcanic rocks in the Hormuz Complex, Halul Island, Eastern Qatar. Two groups of volcanic rocks are distinct in their geochemical characteristics. Group 1 samples have ... -
Halul and Sharao islands, offshore Qatar: Remnants of the great infracambrian Hormuz Salt basin
( springer link , 2004 , Article)Halul and Sharao islands, offshore Qatar, are among more than 200 islands in the Gulf region, which are believed to have formed by salt diapirism sourced in the Infracambrian Hormuz Salt Series. The islands are composed ... -
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 ... -
Salicylic acid restricts mercury translocation by activating strong antioxidant defense mechanisms in sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.)
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Mercury (Hg) availability in soil and its absorption in plants is seriously concerned for plant production and human health. Salicylic acid (SA) is one of the major plant hormones involved in plant growth and development ... -
Antimicrobial modification of PLA scaffolds with ascorbic and fumaric acids via plasma treatment
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)An optimal medical scaffold should be biocompatible and biodegradable and should have adequate mechanical properties and scaffold architecture porosity, a precise three-dimensional shape, and a reasonable manufacturing ...