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Fattahi N, Fattahi T, Kashif M, Ramazani A, Jung WK. Lignin: A valuable and promising bio-based absorbent for dye removal applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133763. [PMID: 39002913 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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The importance of environmental issues and the existence of humans have led to the recognition of environmental concerns as the main risk to modern life. Notably, one major concern for protecting and managing the environment and human health is the presence of dyes in wastewater. Therefore, before discharging wastewater into mainstream water, it is crucial to remove dyes. Among all lignocellulosic materials, lignin is a highly fragrant biopolymer. Its abundant availability, complex structure, and numerous functional moieties, including hydroxyl, carboxyl, and phenolic, are used in different chemicals and applications. Based on this, lignin is a very useful green material for adsorption, specifically in removing both heavy metals and organic pollutants from wastewater. This article describes the use of lignin-based adsorbents as a recent breakthrough in the removal of dye from aqueous solutions. On the other hand, the review intends to encourage readers to study both established and novel avenues in lignin-based dye removal materials.
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Nazemisalman B, Niaz S, Darvish S, Notash A, Ramazani A, Luchian I. The Antibacterial Properties of a Reinforced Zinc Oxide Eugenol Combined with Cloisite 5A Nanoclay: An In-Vitro Study. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:198. [PMID: 39057319 PMCID: PMC11278227 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15070198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Pulpotomies and pulpectomies are the most common clinical approach for dental caries in the primary dentition. Reinforced zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) is an ideal material for filling in the pulp chamber after pulp therapies. The aim of this study was to assess the addition of Cloisite 5A nanoclay material to ZOE and evaluate its antibacterial properties. In this case-control study, the nanoclay nanoparticles were dissolved using a solvent (Eugenol) in different concentrations and their antibacterial properties were assessed using the agar diffusion test and biofilm analysis of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), and Escherichia coli (E. coli) in in vitro conditions using the AATCC 100 standards. The diameter of the inhibition zone was measured and assessed statistically using the SPSS software (Version 28, IBM, Chicago, IL, USA) with a significance level of 0.05. The antibacterial properties of the ZOE with nanoclay particles were significantly greater in comparison to the plain ZOE against E. faecalis, S. mutans, and E. coli. The inhibition zone against E. coli under the effect of the ZOE and nanoclay particles combined was significantly higher than that against E. faecalis and S. mutans. The current study showed that the addition of Cloisite 5A nanoclay particles can improve the antibacterial properties of ZOE significantly at certain concentrations.
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Taghavi Fardood S, Ganjkhanlu S, Moradnia F, Ramazani A. Green synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic activity of superparamagnetic MgFe 2O 4@ZnAl 2O 4 nanocomposites. Sci Rep 2024; 14:16670. [PMID: 39030331 PMCID: PMC11271622 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-67655-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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MgFe2O4@ZnAl2O4 magnetic nanocomposites were synthesized with the easy and green sol-gel method, and their photocatalytic efficiency was followed toward degradation of reactive blue 222 (RB222) dye under visible light irradiation. Prepared nanocomposites were fully characterized. The SEM and TEM images revealed the spherical morphology of the produced nanocomposites, with average size of 20-25 nm. The XRD pattern of sample exhibited the successful synthesis of the MgFe2O4@ZnAl2O4 MNCs with crystallite size 13 nm. The saturation magnetization (Ms) of the nanocomposites was examined using VSM, indicating a value of 6.59 emu/g. The absence of Hc and Mr values confirms the superparamagnetic nature of the nanoparticles. In addition, the surface area was calculated to be 78.109 m2/g utilizing BET analysis, and the band gap was determined to be 1.88 eV by DRS analysis. The photocatalytic, photolysis, and adsorption performance were investigated and result shown photodegradation activity was higher than others. These results confirm the synergetic effect between the MgFe2O4@ZnAl2O4 MNCs and visible light irradiation to degradation of organic dye. The results indicate that rapid degradation of 96% of RB222 dye occurred in just 10 min, with a TOC removal rate of approximately 59%. Furthermore, radical scavenger agents also clarified photodegradation of RB222 dye.
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Heiat M, Salesi M, Peypar MH, Ramazani A, Abdorrashidi M, Yeganeh AV. A comprehensive, updated systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic evidence on the connection between herpes zoster infection and the risk of stroke. Rev Med Virol 2024; 34:e2556. [PMID: 38853706 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Stroke is a common worldwide cause of death and disability, resulting from an obstruction or reduction in blood flow to the brain. Research has demonstrated that systemic infection such as herpes zoster (HZ) / ophthalmicus herpes zoster (HZO) can potentially trigger stroke. This study includes an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the epidemiologic data on the connection between HZ/HZO infection and the risk of stroke. A meticulous search of different database yielded 905 studies. Furthermore, an additional 14 studies from a previous meta-analysis were incorporated. Eligible studies underwent rigorous screening, resulting in 18 papers. Statistical analyses, including random/fixed effects models and subgroup analyses, were conducted to assess pooled relative risk (RR) and heterogeneity. The meta-analysis consisted of 5,505,885 participants and found a statistically significant association between HZ infection and the risk of stroke (pooled RR = 1.22, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.12-1.34). The HZO infection showed a significantly higher overall pooled RR of 1.71 (95% CI 1.06-2.75), indicating a strong connection with the risk of stroke. Subgroup analysis revealed that the odds ratio might play a significant role in causing heterogeneity. Time since infection emerged as a crucial factor, with heightened stroke risk in the initial year post-HZ/HZO exposure, followed by a decline after the first year. Asian/Non-Asian studies demonstrated varied results in HZ/HZO patients. Meta-analysis reveals a significant HZ/HZO-stroke link. Subgroups highlight varied risks and warrant extended Asian/non-Asian patient investigation.
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Zarei A, Rezaei A, Shahlaei M, Asani Z, Ramazani A, Wang C. Selective and sensitive CQD-based sensing platform for Cu 2+ detection in Wilson's disease. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13183. [PMID: 38851799 PMCID: PMC11162432 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63771-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Excessive Cu2+ intake can cause neurological disorders (e.g. Wilson's disease) and adversely affect the gastrointestinal, liver, and kidney organs. The presence of Cu2+ is strongly linked to the emergence and progression of Wilson's disease (WD), and accurately measuring the amount of copper is a crucial step in diagnosing WD at an early stage in a clinical setting. In this work, CQDs were fabricated through a facile technique as a novel fluorescence-based sensing platform for detecting Cu(II) in aqueous solutions, and in the serum samples of healthy and affected individuals by WD. The CQDs interact with Cu(II) ions to produce Turn-on and Turn-off states at nano-molar and micro-molar levels, respectively, with LODs of 0.001 µM and 1 µM. In fact, the Cu2+ ions can act like a bridge between two CQDs by which the charge and electron transfer between the CQDs may increase, possibly can have significant effects on the spectroscopic features of the CQDs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported research that can detect Cu(II) at low levels using two different complexation states, with promising results in testing serum. The potential of the sensor to detect Cu(II) was tested on serum samples from healthy and affected individuals by WD, and compared to results obtained by ICP-OES. Astonishingly, the results showed an excellent correlation between the measured Cu(II) levels using the proposed technique and ICP-OES, indicating the high potential of the fluorimetric CQD-based probe for Cu(II) detection. The accuracy, sensitivity, selectivity, high precision, accuracy, and applicability of the probe toward Cu(II) ions make it a potential diagnostic tool for Wilson's disease in a clinical setting.
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Sabzehei F, Taromchi AH, Ramazani A, Nedaei K, Feizi A, Arsang-Jang S, Danafar H. Cationic micelle delivery of a multi-epitope vaccine candidate derived from tumor-associated antigens, causing regression in established CT26 colorectal tumors in mice. J Biomed Mater Res A 2024; 112:733-742. [PMID: 38088136 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Among all the cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) has the third mortality rank in both genders. Cancer vaccines have shown promising results in boosting patients' immune systems to fight cancer. Using the IEDB database, we predicted mouse MHC-I (H2-Ld) binding epitopes from four tumor-associated antigens (APC, KRAS, TP53, and PIK3CA) and designed a multi-epitope vaccine. We expressed the candidate vaccine and encapsulated it into the cationic micelle with polyethyleneimine conjugated to oleic acid as its building blocks. We studied tumor inhibition effect, cytokine production, and lymphocyte proliferation in the mouse CRC model after vaccination. Our finding illustrated significant tumor growth inhibition in mouse models treated with the candidate nanovaccine. Besides the significant release of IFN-γ and IL-4 by immunized mouse spleen T-lymphocytes, T-cell proliferation assay results confirmed effective immune response after the vaccination. These results demonstrate the potential therapeutic effects of nanovaccines and could be a possible approach to CRC immunotherapy.
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Taghavi Fardood S, Moradnia F, Yekke Zare F, Heidarzadeh S, Azad Majedi M, Ramazani A, Sillanpää M, Nguyen K. Green synthesis and characterization of α-Mn 2O 3 nanoparticles for antibacterial activity and efficient visible-light photocatalysis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6755. [PMID: 38514667 PMCID: PMC10958050 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56666-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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In this study, green synthesis, characterizations, photocatalytic performance, and antibacterial applications of α-Mn2O3 nanoparticles are reported. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Photoluminescence (PL), and Differential reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) analysis. The investigation verified that the α-Mn2O3 nanoparticles possessed a cubic structure, with a crystallite size of 23 nm. The SEM and TEM techniques were used to study the nanoscale morphology of α- Mn2O3 nanoparticles, which were found to be spherical with a size of 30 nm. Moreover, the surface area was obtained as 149.9 m2 g-1 utilizing BET analysis, and the band gap was determined to be 1.98 eV by DRS analysis. The photocatalysis performance of the α-Mn2O3 NPs was evaluated for degrading Eriochrome Black T (EBT) dye under visible light and degradation efficiency was 96% in 90 min. The photodegradation mechanism of EBT dye was clarified with the use of radical scavenger agents, and the degradation pathway was confirmed through Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis. Additionally, the produced nanoparticles could be extracted from the solution and continued to exhibit photocatalysis even after five repeated runs under the same optimal conditions. Also, the antibacterial activity of green synthesized α-Mn2O3 nanoparticles was investigated by using the broth microdilution method towards Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 (Gram-positive), Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213 (Gram-positive), Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028 (Gram-negative), Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 7881 (Gram-negative), Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (Gram-negative), Proteus mirabilis ATCC 7002 (Gram-negative), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (Gram-negative) bacterial strains.
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Shayeganfar F, Ramazani A, Habibiyan H, Diznab MR. Publisher Correction: Terahertz linear/non-linear anomalous Hall conductivity of moiré TMD hetero-nanoribbons as topological valleytronics materials. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6179. [PMID: 38485974 PMCID: PMC10940625 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56021-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Peypar MH, Yeganeh AV, Ramazani A, Alizadeh A, Abdorrashidi M, Tohidinia A, Shamlou MM, Heiat M. Oral immunotherapy for Helicobacter pylori: Can it be trusted? A systematic review. Helicobacter 2024; 29:e13067. [PMID: 38514932 DOI: 10.1111/hel.13067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a rod-shaped, gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium that can be identified by gram staining. Its relationship with cancer is significant since it is involved in approximately 80% of gastric cancers and 5.5% of all malignant cancers. Two lines of treatment have been defined for H. pylori, but almost 40% of patients do not respond to the first line. Recent trials have investigated oral Immunotherapy as a new treatment method. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the potential effects of oral Immunotherapy on eradication rate of H. pylori in human studies. METHODS The systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. We searched online databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science (ISI). Our search strategy was limited to English articles and studies on human populations that use oral immunotherapy for H. pylori. RESULTS The total number of primary research records in different databases was 2775. After removing duplicate articles (n = 870), we excluded 1829 for reasons including non-human studies, irrelevance to our study objective, non-English language, or lack of information. Of the remaining 76 articles, only seven had sufficient information, and the rest were excluded. The studies were divided into two groups: those that used bovine antibody and those that used immunoglobulin Y to eradicate H. pylori. CONCLUSION In the group of Immunoglobulin Y, three out of four studies suggest that using Immunoglobulin Y for the treatment of H. pylori infection is significant. However, the group using bovine antibody for the treatment of H. pylori infection has various results, as two out of three studies concluded that bovine antibody therapy is not significant.
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Fattahi N, Gorgannezhad L, Masoule SF, Babanejad N, Ramazani A, Raoufi M, Sharifikolouei E, Foroumadi A, Khoobi M. PEI-based functional materials: Fabrication techniques, properties, and biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 325:103119. [PMID: 38447243 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Cationic polymers have recently attracted considerable interest as research breakthroughs for various industrial and biomedical applications. They are particularly interesting due to their highly positive charges, acceptable physicochemical properties, and ability to undergo further modifications, making them attractive candidates for biomedical applications. Polyethyleneimines (PEIs), as the most extensively utilized polymers, are one of the valuable and prominent classes of polycations. Owing to their flexible polymeric chains, broad molecular weight (MW) distribution, and repetitive structural units, their customization for functional composites is more feasible. The specific beneficial attributes of PEIs could be introduced by purposeful functionalization or modification, long service life, biocompatibility, and distinct geometry. Therefore, PEIs have significant potential in biotechnology, medicine, and bioscience. In this review, we present the advances in PEI-based nanomaterials, their transfection efficiency, and their toxicity over the past few years. Furthermore, the potential and suitability of PEIs for various applications are highlighted and discussed in detail. This review aims to inspire readers to investigate innovative approaches for the design and development of next-generation PEI-based nanomaterials possessing cutting-edge functionalities and appealing characteristics.
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Momen F, Shayeganfar F, Ramazani A. Boron-rich hybrid BCN nanoribbons for highly ambient uptake of H 2S, HF, NH 3, CO, CO 2 toxic gases. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:5262-5288. [PMID: 38264800 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04767a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Nanomaterials-based gas sensors are widely applied for the monitoring and fast detection of hazardous gases owing to their sensitivity and selectivity. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), hydrogen fluoride (HF), ammonia (NH3), and carbon monoxide/dioxide (CO/CO2) produced from petroleum fields, sewage, mines, and gasoline are harmful for both human life and environment. With an increase in the emission of these toxic compounds, their real-time monitoring and efficient adsorbent application and storage are very necessary. To this end, we investigated the adsorption characteristic and sensitivity factor of these five toxic gases on armchair and zigzag hybrid boron-carbon-nitride (BCN) nanoribbons with/without boron-rich (B-rich) defects using first principle calculation, where 25%, 33%, and 50% carbon concentration were considered. Our findings reveal that B-rich nanoribbons have strong adsorption energy, charge transfer, and structural deformation owing to the double acceptor of B-rich defects. Moreover, the zigzag and armchair forms of these hybrid BCN nanoribbons show physical adsorption, altering their band gap and phase transition after adsorbing these toxic gases, where B-rich nanoribbons possess high sensitivity to NH3 and CO among other gases. Furthermore, B-rich hybrid nanoribbons have higher CO2 adsorption energy than the standard free energy of CO2 at room temperature. This study suggests that hybrid BCN nanoribbons and B-rich defected structures can be good candidates for the uptake and storage of toxic gases, helping experimental groups to design efficient ambient gas sensors.
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Torkashvand Z, Shayeganfar F, Ramazani A. Nanomaterials Based Micro/Nanoelectromechanical System (MEMS and NEMS) Devices. MICROMACHINES 2024; 15:175. [PMID: 38398905 PMCID: PMC10890696 DOI: 10.3390/mi15020175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The micro- and nanoelectromechanical system (MEMS and NEMS) devices based on two-dimensional (2D) materials reveal novel functionalities and higher sensitivity compared to their silicon-base counterparts. Unique properties of 2D materials boost the demand for 2D material-based nanoelectromechanical devices and sensing. During the last decades, using suspended 2D membranes integrated with MEMS and NEMS emerged high-performance sensitivities in mass and gas sensors, accelerometers, pressure sensors, and microphones. Actively sensing minute changes in the surrounding environment is provided by means of MEMS/NEMS sensors, such as sensing in passive modes of small changes in momentum, temperature, and strain. In this review, we discuss the materials preparation methods, electronic, optical, and mechanical properties of 2D materials used in NEMS and MEMS devices, fabrication routes besides device operation principles.
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Rezayati S, Moghadam MM, Naserifar Z, Ramazani A. Schiff Base Complex of Copper Immobilized on Core-Shell Magnetic Nanoparticles Catalyzed One-Pot Syntheses of Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives under Mild Conditions Supported by a DFT Study. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:1652-1673. [PMID: 38194483 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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We synthesized a stable and reusable Schiff base complex of copper immobilized on core-shell magnetic nanoparticles [Cu(II)-SB/GPTMS@SiO2@Fe3O4] with simple, efficient, and available materials. A variety of characterization analyses including Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) confirm that our synthesized nanocatalyst was obtained. The particle size distribution from the TEM image was obtained in the range of 42-55 nm. The existence of cupric species (Cu2+) in the catalyst was determined with XPS analysis and clearly indicated two peaks at 933.7 and 953.7 eV for Cu 2p3/2 and Cu 2p1/2, respectively. BET results showed that our catalyst synthesized with a mesoporous structure and with a specific area of 48.82 m2 g-1. After detailed characterization, the resulting nanocatalyst exhibited excellent catalytic performance for the explored catalytic reactions in the one-pot synthesis of polyhydroquinoline derivatives by the Hantzsch reaction of dimedone, ethyl acetoacetate, ammonium acetate, and various aldehydes under sustainable and mild conditions. The corresponding products 5a-l are achieved in yields of 88-97%. Additionally, density functional theory (DFT) calculations were carried out to investigate the electrostatic potential root (ESP), natural bond orbital (NBO), and molecular orbitals (MOs), drawing the reaction mechanism using the total energy of the reactant and product and the study of structural parameters.
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Shayeganfar F, Ramazani A, Habibiyan H, Rafiee Diznab M. Terahertz linear/non-linear anomalous Hall conductivity of moiré TMD hetero-nanoribbons as topological valleytronics materials. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1581. [PMID: 38238394 PMCID: PMC10796390 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51721-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Twisted moiré van der Waals heterostructures hold promise to provide a robust quantum simulation platform for strongly correlated materials and realize elusive states of matter such as topological states in the laboratory. We demonstrated that the moiré bands of twisted transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) hetero-nanoribbons exhibit non-trivial topological order due to the tendency of valence and conduction band states in K valleys to form giant band gaps when spin-orbit coupling (SOC) is taken into account. Among the features of twisted WS[Formula: see text]/MoS[Formula: see text] and WSe[Formula: see text]/MoSe[Formula: see text], we found that the heavy fermions associated with the topological flat bands and the presence of strongly correlated states, enhance anomalous Hall conductivity (AHC) away from the magic angle. By band analysis, we showed that the topmost conduction bands from the ± K-valleys are perfectly flat and carry a spin/valley Chern number. Moreover, we showed that the non-linear anomalous Hall effect in moiré TMD hetero-nanoribbons can be used to manipulate terahertz (THz) radiation. Our findings establish twisted heterostructures of group-VI TMD nanoribbons as a tunable platform for engineering topological valley quantum phases and THz non-linear Hall conductivity.
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Targhan H, Rezaei A, Aliabadi A, Ramazani A, Zhao Z, Shen X, Zheng H. Photocatalytic removal of imidacloprid pesticide from wastewater using CdS QDs passivated by CQDs containing thiol groups. Sci Rep 2024; 14:530. [PMID: 38177240 PMCID: PMC10766997 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49972-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Over the past decade, CdS QDs have become versatile semiconductors. Surface modification of CdS QDs has become an interesting case study, as it can eliminate surface defects and improve their photochemical properties. In this study, we report a new strategy of using carbon quantum dots containing a large number of thiol groups (CQDs-SH) as a passivating agent for the stabilization of CdS quantum dots (QDs). Various characterization techniques have clearly revealed that the CdS QDs have been successfully passivated by CQDs-SH. The photocatalytic performance of CQDs-SH/CdS QDs was investigated for the degradation of the insecticide imidacloprid from an aqueous solution. Parameters affecting the photodegradation process, including the light source, photocatalyst amount, initial concentration of the pollutant, radiation time, pH, oxidizing agent, and temperature, were investigated. Furthermore, the HPLC technique was applied to quantitatively analyze imidacloprid and its degradation products. The results of the HPLC analysis revealed that under simulated visible light at pH 9, imidacloprid scarcely existed after 90 min of irradiation (90.13% degradation). The LC-MS method was also used to detect the degradation products and investigate the mechanism of photodegradation of the pesticide. The results showed that the CQDs-SH/CdS QDs composite was a promising photocatalyst for the degradation of imidacloprid in wastewater.
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Targhan H, Rezaei A, Aliabadi A, Ramazani A, Zhao Z, Zheng H. Palladium-based pseudohomogeneous catalyst for highly selective aerobic oxidation of benzylic alcohols to aldehydes. Sci Rep 2024; 14:536. [PMID: 38177209 PMCID: PMC10766977 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49526-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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This study presents a novel class of pseudohomogeneous catalysts (PHC) based on carbon quantum dots functionalized with terpyridine ligands (CQDs-Tpy) to immobilize and stabilize palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs). Extensive characterization techniques clearly confirmed the successful stabilization of Pd NPs on CQDs-Tpy. The effectiveness of the catalyst was demonstrated in the selective aerobic oxidation of primary and secondary of benzylic alcohols to aldehydes in the absence of additives and phase transfer catalyst (PTC). Remarkably, the reactions predominantly yielded aldehydes without further oxidation to carboxylic acids. By employing low catalyst loadings (0.13 mol%), high conversions (up to 89%) and excellent selectivity (> 99%) of the aldehyde derivatives were achieved. Moreover, the CQDs-Tpy/Pd NPs catalyst displayed suitable catalytic activity and recyclability, offering potential economic advantages. This promising approach opens up new opportunities in the field of catalysis for designing subnanometric metal-based PHCs.
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Hosseininezhad S, Ramazani A. Recent advances in the application of alkynes in multicomponent reactions. RSC Adv 2024; 14:278-352. [PMID: 38173570 PMCID: PMC10759206 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07670a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Alkynes have two active positions to carry out chemical reactions: C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C and C-H. These two positions are involved and activated in different reactions using different reagents. In this study, we investigated the reactions of alkynes that are involved in multi-component reactions through the C-C and C-H positions and examined the progress and gaps of each reaction by carefully studying the mechanism of the reactions. Firstly, we investigated and analyzed the reactions involving the C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C position of alkynes, including the reactions between derivatives of alkynes with RN3, sulfur compounds (RSO2R', DMSO, S8, DABCO(SO2)2 and DABSO), barbituric acids, aldehydes and amines, COOH, α-diazoesters or ketones, and isocyanides. Then, we examined and analyzed the important reactions involving the C-H position of alkynes and the progress and gaps in these reactions, including the reaction between alkyne derivatives with amines and aldehydes for the synthesis of propargylamines, the reaction between alkynes with CO2 and the reaction between alkynes with CO.
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Zakerihamidi M, Moradi A, Ramazani A, Boskabadi H. Comparison of prognosis between hyperbilirubinemic infants with and without hypernatremia. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2024; 17:161-167. [PMID: 38759028 DOI: 10.3233/npm-230144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Hypernatremia may facilitate the diffusion of bilirubin through the blood-brain barrier and increase the risk of bilirubin encephalopathy. This study was conducted to compare the prognosis of jaundice infants with those with jaundice and hypernatremia. METHODS A total of 615 term infants with idiopathic jaundice with or without hypernatremia were enrolled in this cohort study with 24-months follow-up at Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad, Iran, between 2010 and 2022. An in-house questionnaire including the laboratory evaluation and neonatal characteristics was used as the data collection tool. The follow-up of neonatal development status was performed using the Denver test II at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after discharging from hospital. RESULTS Normal outcomes were seen in 555 (90.2%) out of 615 studied infants, while 60 cases (9.8%) showed abnormal outcomes. Serum levels of sodium (P = 0.017), bilirubin (P = 0.001), urea (P = 0.024), and creatinine (P = 0.011) as well as hyperthermia (P = 0.046) and unconsciousness (P = 0.005) showed significant differences between the two groups. Approximately 16% of the newborns with both jaundice and hypernatremia, and 9% of those with only jaundice had unfavorable prognoses. Also, bilirubin level had the most predictive power (91.3%). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that hypernatremia or jaundice alone, may affect the prognosis of infants aged 2 years; but jaundice and hypernatremia together, will intensify the developmental problems in jaundice infants. However, the role of hyperbilirubinemia in the incidence of complications is more than hypernatremia.
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Rezaei A, Zheng H, Majidian S, Samadi S, Ramazani A. Chiral Pseudohomogeneous Catalyst Based on Amphiphilic Carbon Quantum Dots for the Enantioselective Kharasch-Sosnovsky Reaction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:54373-54385. [PMID: 37963325 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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The term "chiral pseudohomogeneous catalyst (PHC)" denotes a novel concept that characterizes subnanometric particles exhibiting atomic-level chirality. The PHC based on chiral amphiphilic carbon quantum dots possesses distinctive features that combine the strengths of both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, thereby heralding a significant breakthrough in the fields of asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first and the only reported research of a chiral PHC that demonstrates exceptional performance in controlling the enantioselectivity of the Kharasch-Sosnovsky reaction, yielding the corresponding products in high conversion (95%) with a moderate enantiomeric excess (75%). Notably, the chiral information on l-tryptophan can be effectively transferred from the outer shell of the nanosized catalyst, thereby inducing enantioselectivity in C-H activation and subsequent C-O forming events. Additionally, we have investigated the impact of various factors on the allylic oxidation reaction, including the amount, diversity, and hydrophilic/hydrophobic nature of the catalyst, as well as the influence of the solvent, Cu salts, temperature, and the type of alkene and perester, in order to comprehensively explore the reaction conditions. Furthermore, the catalyst can be readily recycled from the reaction medium, making this PHC a promising innovation that can significantly impact practical applications. In summary, this breakthrough can be aptly described as a "Golden Gate" due to its unparalleled potential to open up novel avenues for research and innovation.
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Partovi M, Rezayati S, Ramazani A, Ahmadi Y, Taherkhani H. Recyclable mesalamine-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (mesalamine/GPTMS@SiO 2@Fe 3O 4) for tandem Knoevenagel-Michael cyclocondensation: grinding technique for the synthesis of biologically active 2-amino-4 H-benzo[ b]pyran derivatives. RSC Adv 2023; 13:33566-33587. [PMID: 38020042 PMCID: PMC10658220 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06560j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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In the present study, mesalamine-functionalized on magnetic nanoparticles (mesalamine/GPTMS@SiO2@Fe3O4) is fabricated as an efficient and magnetically recoverable nanocatalyst. The as-prepared nanocatalyst was successfully synthesized in three steps using a convenient and low-cost method via modification of the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles with silica and GPTMS, respectively, to afford GPTMS@SiO2@Fe3O4. Finally, treatment with mesalamine as a powerful antioxidant generates the final nanocatalyst. Then, its structure was characterized by FT-IR, SEM, TEM, EDX, XRD, BET, VSM, and TGA techniques. The average size was found to be approximately 38 nm using TEM analysis and the average crystallite size was found to be approximately 27.02 nm using XRD analysis. In particular, the synthesized nanocatalyst exhibited strong thermal stability up to 400 °C and high magnetization properties. The activity of the synthesized nanocatalyst was evaluated in the tandem Knoevenagel-Michael cyclocondensation of various aromatic aldehydes, dimedone and malononitrile under a dry grinding method at room temperature to provide biologically active 2-amino-4H-benzo[b]pyran derivatives products in a short time with good yields. The presented procedure offers several advantages including gram-scale synthesis, good green chemistry metrics (GCM), easy fabrication of the catalyst, atom economy (AE), no use of column chromatography, and avoiding the generation of toxic materials. Furthermore, the nanocatalyst can be reused for 8 cycles with no loss of performance by using an external magnet.
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Hakimi F, Sharifyrad M, Safari H, khanmohammadi A, Gohari S, Ramazani A. Amygdalin/chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol/cerium-tannic acid hydrogel as biodegradable long-time implant for cancer recurrence care applications: An in vitro study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21835. [PMID: 38027646 PMCID: PMC10658248 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Cancer recurrence following surgery is a serious and worrying problem for the patient. Common treatment strategies, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, are restricted because of low uptake of the drugs, poor pharmacokinetic properties, and toxicity issues for healthy tissues. The development of engineering platforms for improving the postoperative treatment of cancer can help solve this problem. In this study, the ceria-tannic acid nanoparticles (CeTA-NPs) were successfully synthesized and characterized. Chitosan-polyvinyl/alcohol (CS-PVA) hydrogels containing CeTA NPs (CS-PVA/CeTA) and amygdalin as an anticancer substance were fabricated using freeze-thaw and immersion-drying techniques. The swelling and degradation behaviors, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility of as-prepared hydrogel were done. The apoptotic effects of amygdalin/CS-PVA/CeTA hydrogel were evaluated by flow cytometry technique on a human colorectal cancer (SW-480) cell line. The CeTA-NPs were investigated as antibacterial and cross-linker agents for greater stability of the hydrogel network. The CS-PVA/CeTA hydrogel demonstrated good safety and antibacterial activity. The results of swelling and biodegradation suggest that CS-PVA/CeTA hydrogels can inspire long-time application. The anticancer effects of the amygdalin/CS-PVA/CeTA hydrogel were confirmed by apoptosis results. Hence, amygdalin/CS-PVA/CeTA hydrogel can be a promising candidate for long-time biomedical application.
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Karimi M, Ramazani A, Sajjadifar S, Rezayati S. A copper(ii) complex containing pyridine-2-carbaldehyde and its direct binding onto ethylenediamine functionalized with Fe 3O 4@SiO 2 nanoparticles for catalytic applications. RSC Adv 2023; 13:29121-29140. [PMID: 37800129 PMCID: PMC10548530 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05649j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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In the present study, a copper(ii) complex containing a pyridine-2-carbaldehyde ligand and its direct binding onto ethylenediamine functionalized with Fe3O4@SiO2 nanoparticles [Cu(ii)-Schiff base-(CH2)3-SiO2@Fe3O4] as a heterogeneous magnetic nanocatalyst can be easily prepared using a multi-step method. Next, the structural and magnetic properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were identified using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), PXRD (Powder X-ray diffraction), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX) techniques. TEM images reveal that the average particle size distribution was found to be in the range of 45-55 nm with spherical shape. The PXRD analysis indicated that the crystallite size was found to be 35.2 nm. The synthesized nanocatalyst exhibited a very good catalytic ability in the synthesis reaction of pyran derivatives and 2-benzylidenemalononitrile derivatives. Product 2-amino-7,7-dimethyl-4-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyran 4e was achieved in 97% yield with a TON of 129.3 and a TOF of 646.6 h-1 and product 2-(4-cyanobenzylidene)malononitrile 3j was achieved in 96% yield with a TON of 128 and a TOF of 984.6 h-1. In addition, the synthesized nanocatalyst was easily separated from the reaction mixture by a magnet and used 7 consecutive times without significant loss of catalytic activity. Also, leaching of copper metal from the synthesized nanocatalyst was very insignificant for this reaction.
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Rashidzadeh H, Ramazani A, Tabatabaei Rezaei SJ, Danafar H, Rahmani S, Veisi H, Rajaeinejad M, Jamalpoor Z, Hami Z. Targeted co-delivery of methotrexate and chloroquine via a pH/enzyme-responsive biocompatible polymeric nanohydrogel for colorectal cancer treatment. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2023; 34:1824-1842. [PMID: 36869798 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2023.2187986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Application of conventional chemotherapy regardless of its unique effectiveness have been gradually being edged aside due to limited targeting capability, lack of selectivity and chemotherapy-associated side effects. To this end, colon-targeted nanoparticles via combination therapy have shown great therapeutic potential against cancer. Herein, pH/enzyme-responsive biocompatible polymeric nanohydrogels based on poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) containing methotrexate (MTX) and chloroquine (CQ) were fabricated. PMAA-MTX-CQ exhibited high drug loading capacity of which MTX was 4.99% and was CQ 25.01% and displayed pH/enzyme-triggered drug release behavior. Higher CQ release rate (76%) under simulated acidic microenvironment of tumor tissue whereas 39% of CQ was released under normal physiological conditions. Intestinally, MTX release was facilitated in the presence of proteinase K enzyme. TEM image demonstrated spherical morphology with particle size of less than 50 nm. In vitro and in vivo toxicity assessments indicated that developed nanoplatforms possessed great biocompatibility. These nanohydrogels did not cause any adverse effects against Artemia Salina and HFF2 cells (around 100% cell viability) which highlight the safety of prepared nanohydrogels. There was no death in mice received different concentrations of nanohydrogel through oral administration and less than 5% hemolysis was found in red blood cells incubated with PMAA nanohydrogels. In vitro anti-cancer results showed that combination therapy based on PMAA-MTX-CQ can effectively suppress the growth of SW480 colon cancer cells (29% cell viability) compared to monotherapy. Altogether, these findings suggest that pH/enzyme-responsive PMAA-MTX-CQ could effectively inhibit cancer cell growth and progression via site-specific delivery of its cargo in a safe and controlled manner.
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Sohouli E, Teymourinia H, Ramazani A, Adib K. Preparation of high-performance supercapacitor electrode with nanocomposite of CuO/NCNO flower-like. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16221. [PMID: 37758758 PMCID: PMC10533827 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43430-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Due to the importance of energy storage systems based on supercapacitors, various studies have been conducted. In this research CuO, NCNO and the flower like CuO/NCNO have been studied as a novel materials in this field. The resulte showed that the synthesized CuO nanostructutes have flower like morphology which studied by FE-SEM analisis. Further, the XRD pattern confirmed the crystalline properties of the CuO/NCNO nanocomposite, and the Raman verified the functional groups and vibrations of the components of CuO/NCNO nanocomposite. In a two-electrode system at a current density of 4 A/g, the capacitance, power density, and energy density were 450 F/g, 3200 W/kg, and 98 Wh/kg, respectively. The charge transfer resistances of CuO and NCNO/CuO electrodes obtained 8 and 2 Ω respectively, which show that the conductivity and supercapacitive properties of nanocomposite are better than pure components. Also, the stability and low charge transfer resistance are other advantages obtained in a two-symmetrical electrode investigation. The stability investigation showed that after 3000 consecutive cycles, only 4% of the initial capacitance of the CuO/NCNO electrode decreased.
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Kalantari F, Esmailipour H, Ahankar H, Ramazani A, Aghahosseini H, Kaszubowski O, Ślepokura K. SO 3H-Functionalized Epoxy-Immobilized Fe 3O 4 Core-Shell Magnetic Nanoparticles as an Efficient, Reusable, and Eco-Friendly Catalyst for the Sustainable and Green Synthesis of Pyran and Pyrrolidinone Derivatives. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:25780-25798. [PMID: 37521605 PMCID: PMC10373207 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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A SO3H-functionalized epoxy-immobilized Fe3O4 core-shell magnetic nanocatalyst was prepared through a simple three-step procedure, and it was identified by various analyses such as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential thermal gravity (DTG), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), vibration sample magnetometry (VSM), and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). BET analysis showed that the as-prepared nanocatalyst was synthesized with a mesoporous structure and high specific area (35.45 m2 g-1). The TEM image clearly showed that the particle size distribution was in the range of 47-65 nm. The designed magnetic nanocatalyst was used successfully in the synthesis of pyran derivatives via the reaction of dimedone, malononitrile, and various aromatic aldehydes and synthesis of pyrrolidinone derivatives via the reaction of various aromatic aldehydes, aniline, and diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate. The nanocatalyst was simply isolated from the reaction mixture utilizing an external magnet and reused several times according to the model reactions without significant loss in its efficiency.
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