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Liu X, Liu C, Zhou J, Zhao X, Shen Y, Cong H, Yu B. Short bridging and partial derivatization synergistically modified β-cyclodextrin bonded chiral stationary phases for improved enantioseparation. Talanta 2024; 273:125830. [PMID: 38484498 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125830] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) and its derivatives have been widely employed in the field of chiral separation, but they are still faced the limitation of low enantioselectivity and complex processes. Derivatization with functional molecules or preparation as bridging dimers are the two main modifications for β-CD to obtain chiral recognition compounds. Herein, a partially derived bridged β-CD (CPI-EBCD) bonded chiral stationary phases was prepared to improve enantioseparation. The chiral recognition moiety was synthesized by a bridged β-cyclodextrin dimer using a short-chain bridging agent (ethylenediamine) and then modifying the bridged cyclodextrin with a 4-chlorophenylisocyanate (CPI) containing a benzene ring and polar group. Compared with natural β-CD, dual-chambered CPI-EBCDs have better encapsulation synergies and more recognition sites with the guest molecule, while the short flexible bridging groups make the double cavities closer and more easily recognizable as linear molecules. The introduction of derived groups CPI provided more recognition sites and more types of interactions, including π-π interaction force, hydrogen bonding effect, and dipole-dipole interaction, thus improving the enantiomer-specific chirality recognition effect. The chiral stationary phase CPI-EBCDP was obtained by connecting CPI-EDCB with mesoporous silica microspheres by simple photochemical reaction using a green non-toxic diazo resin as coupling agent, simplifying preparation process. In the reversed phase mode of liquid chromatography, CPI-EBCDP has excellent chiral recognition ability, and 12 chiral compounds are successfully isolated by optimizing mobile phase conditions, with good reproducibility and stability. The successful preparation of this new chiral stationary phase provides an important reference for the subsequent development of cyclodextrin-like chiral stationary phases.
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- Xinyu Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255000, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.
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Dallocchio R, Dessì A, Sechi B, Peluso P. Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Amylose- and Cellulose-Based Selectors and Related Enantioseparations in Liquid Phase Chromatography. Molecules 2023; 28:7419. [PMID: 37959839 PMCID: PMC10647714 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217419] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In the last few decades, theoretical and technical advancements in computer facilities and computational techniques have made molecular modeling a useful tool in liquid-phase enantioseparation science for exploring enantioselective recognition mechanisms underlying enantioseparations and for identifying selector-analyte noncovalent interactions that contribute to binding and recognition. Because of the dynamic nature of the chromatographic process, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are particularly versatile in the visualization of the three-dimensional structure of analytes and selectors and in the unravelling of mechanisms at molecular levels. In this context, MD was also used to explore enantioseparation processes promoted by amylose and cellulose-based selectors, the most popular chiral selectors for liquid-phase enantioselective chromatography. This review presents a systematic analysis of the literature published in this field, with the aim of providing the reader with a comprehensive picture about the state of the art and what is still missing for modeling cellulose benzoates and the phenylcarbamates of amylose and cellulose and related enantioseparations with MD. Furthermore, advancements and outlooks, as well as drawbacks and pitfalls still affecting the applicability of MD in this field, are also discussed. The importance of integrating theoretical and experimental approaches is highlighted as an essential strategy for profiling mechanisms and noncovalent interaction patterns.
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- Unit of Enantioselective Chromatography and Molecular Recognition, Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry ICB, Secondary Branch of Sassari, CNR, Traversa La Crucca 3, Regione Baldinca, Li Punti, 07100 Sassari, Italy; (R.D.); (A.D.); (B.S.)
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Al-Sulaimi S, Kushwah R, Abdullah Alsibani M, El Jery A, Aldrdery M, Ashraf GA. Emerging Developments in Separation Techniques and Analysis of Chiral Pharmaceuticals. Molecules 2023; 28:6175. [PMID: 37687004 PMCID: PMC10489017 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Chiral separation, the process of isolating enantiomers from a racemic mixture, holds paramount importance in diverse scientific disciplines. Using chiral separation methods like chromatography and electrophoresis, enantiomers can be isolated and characterized. This study emphasizes the significance of chiral separation in drug development, quality control, environmental analysis, and chemical synthesis, facilitating improved therapeutic outcomes, regulatory compliance, and enhanced industrial processes. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) has emerged as a powerful technique for the analysis of chiral drugs. This review also highlights the significance of CE in chiral drug analysis, emphasizing its high separation efficiency, rapid analysis times, and compatibility with other detection techniques. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) has become a vital technique for chiral drugs analysis. Through the utilization of a chiral stationary phase, HPLC separates enantiomers based on their differential interactions, allowing for the quantification of individual enantiomeric concentrations. This study also emphasizes the significance of HPLC in chiral drug analysis, highlighting its excellent resolution, sensitivity, and applicability. The resolution and enantiomeric analysis of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) hold great importance due to their chiral nature and potential variations in pharmacological effects. Several studies have emphasized the significance of resolving and analyzing the enantiomers of NSAIDs. Enantiomeric analysis provides critical insights into the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and potential interactions of NSAIDs, aiding in drug design, optimization, and personalized medicine for improved therapeutic outcomes and patient safety. Microfluidics systems have revolutionized chiral separation, offering miniaturization, precise fluid control, and high throughput. Integration of microscale channels and techniques provides a promising platform for on-chip chiral analysis in pharmaceuticals and analytical chemistry. Their applications in techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and capillary electrochromatography (CEC) offer improved resolution and faster analysis times, making them valuable tools for enantiomeric analysis in pharmaceutical, environmental, and biomedical research.
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- Sulaiman Al-Sulaimi
- Department of Biological Science and Chemistry, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 611, Oman; (S.A.-S.); (R.K.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Biological Science and Chemistry, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 611, Oman; (S.A.-S.); (R.K.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Biological Science and Chemistry, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 611, Oman; (S.A.-S.); (R.K.); (M.A.A.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang C, Li W, Ning B. Enantiomeric Resolution of Pidotimod and Its Isomers in Pidotimod Oral Solutions Using Chiral RP-HPLC with Quadrupole Dalton Analyzer Detection. Chromatographia 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10337-022-04224-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Peluso P, Chankvetadze B. Recognition in the Domain of Molecular Chirality: From Noncovalent Interactions to Separation of Enantiomers. Chem Rev 2022; 122:13235-13400. [PMID: 35917234 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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It is not a coincidence that both chirality and noncovalent interactions are ubiquitous in nature and synthetic molecular systems. Noncovalent interactivity between chiral molecules underlies enantioselective recognition as a fundamental phenomenon regulating life and human activities. Thus, noncovalent interactions represent the narrative thread of a fascinating story which goes across several disciplines of medical, chemical, physical, biological, and other natural sciences. This review has been conceived with the awareness that a modern attitude toward molecular chirality and its consequences needs to be founded on multidisciplinary approaches to disclose the molecular basis of essential enantioselective phenomena in the domain of chemical, physical, and life sciences. With the primary aim of discussing this topic in an integrated way, a comprehensive pool of rational and systematic multidisciplinary information is provided, which concerns the fundamentals of chirality, a description of noncovalent interactions, and their implications in enantioselective processes occurring in different contexts. A specific focus is devoted to enantioselection in chromatography and electromigration techniques because of their unique feature as "multistep" processes. A second motivation for writing this review is to make a clear statement about the state of the art, the tools we have at our disposal, and what is still missing to fully understand the mechanisms underlying enantioselective recognition.
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- Paola Peluso
- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare ICB, CNR, Sede secondaria di Sassari, Traversa La Crucca 3, Regione Baldinca, Li Punti, I-07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Institute of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Tbilisi State University, Chavchavadze Avenue 3, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia
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Enantiomeric separation of newly synthesized amino, thio, and oxy derivatives of monoterpene lactones, amides, and ester applying polysaccharide-based chiral stationary phases in normal-phase mode. J Chromatogr A 2022; 1672:463050. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2022.463050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dessì A, Sechi B, Dallocchio R, Chankvetadze B, Pérez‐Baeza M, Cossu S, Mamane V, Pale P, Peluso P. Comparative enantioseparation of planar chiral ferrocenes on polysaccharide‐based chiral stationary phases. Chirality 2022; 34:609-619. [DOI: 10.1002/chir.23417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare ICB CNR Sassari Italy
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- Institute of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, School of Exact and Natural Sciences Tbilisi State University Tbilisi Georgia
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- Departamento de Química Analítica Universitat de València València Spain
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Molecolari e Nanosistemi DSMN Università Ca' Foscari Venezia Venice Italy
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- Institut de Chimie de Strasbourg, UMR CNRS 7177, Equipe LASYROC Strasbourg Cedex France
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- Institut de Chimie de Strasbourg, UMR CNRS 7177, Equipe LASYROC Strasbourg Cedex France
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- Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare ICB CNR Sassari Italy
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Saleh B, Ding T, Wang Y, Zheng X, Liu R, He L. Analytical Separation of Closantel Enantiomers by HPLC. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26237288. [PMID: 34885866 PMCID: PMC8659055 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Closantel is an antiparasitic drug marketed in a racemic form with one chiral center. It is meaningful to develop a method for separating and analyzing the closantel enantiomers. In this work, two enantiomeric separation methods of closantel were explored by normal-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. The influences of the chiral stationary phase (CSP) structure, the mobile phase composition, the nature and proportion of different mobile phase modifiers (alcohols and acids), and the column temperature on the enantiomeric separation of closantel were investigated in detail. The two enantiomers were successfully separated on the novel CSP of isopropyl derivatives of cyclofructan 6 and n-hexane-isopropanol-trifluoroacetic acid (97:3:0.1, v/v/v) as a mobile phase with a resolution (Rs) of about 2.48. The enantiomers were also well separated on the CSP of tris-carbamates of amylose with a higher Rs (about 3.79) when a mixture of n-hexane-isopropanol-trifluoroacetic acid (55:45:0.1, v/v/v) was used as mobile phase. Thus, the proposed separation methods can facilitate molecular pharmacological and biological research on closantel and its enantiomers.
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- Basma Saleh
- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (SCAU), College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (B.S.); (T.D.); (X.Z.)
- Directorate of Veterinary Medicine, General Organization of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Port Said 42511, Egypt
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (SCAU), College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (B.S.); (T.D.); (X.Z.)
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- Quality Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center for Domestic Animal Products Guangzhou, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.W.); (R.L.)
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (SCAU), College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (B.S.); (T.D.); (X.Z.)
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- Quality Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center for Domestic Animal Products Guangzhou, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.W.); (R.L.)
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- National Reference Laboratory of Veterinary Drug Residues (SCAU), College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (B.S.); (T.D.); (X.Z.)
- Quality Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center for Domestic Animal Products Guangzhou, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangzhou 510642, China; (Y.W.); (R.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-20-85280237; Fax: +86-20-85284896
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Bui CV, Rosenau T, Hettegger H. Polysaccharide- and β-Cyclodextrin-Based Chiral Selectors for Enantiomer Resolution: Recent Developments and Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26144322. [PMID: 34299597 PMCID: PMC8307936 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, and their derivatives, particularly of amylose, cellulose, chitosan, and β-cyclodextrin, are well-known chiral selectors (CSs) of chiral stationary phases (CSPs) in chromatography, because they can separate a wide range of enantiomers. Typically, such CSPs are prepared by physically coating, or chemically immobilizing the polysaccharide and β-cyclodextrin derivatives onto inert silica gel carriers as chromatographic support. Over the past few years, new chiral selectors have been introduced, and progressive methods to prepare CSPs have been exploited. Also, chiral recognition mechanisms, which play a crucial role in the investigation of chiral separations, have been better elucidated. Further insights into the broad functional performance of commercially available chiral column materials and/or the respective newly developed chiral phase materials on enantiomeric separation (ES) have been gained. This review summarizes the recent developments in CSs, CSP preparation, chiral recognition mechanisms, and enantiomeric separation methods, based on polysaccharides and β-cyclodextrins as CSs, with a focus on the years 2019-2020 of this rapidly developing field.
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- Cuong Viet Bui
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln, A-3430 Vienna, Austria; (C.V.B.); (T.R.)
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology—The University of Danang, Danang City 550000, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln, A-3430 Vienna, Austria; (C.V.B.); (T.R.)
- Johan Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo Akademi University, Porthansgatan 3, FI-20500 Åbo, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24, Tulln, A-3430 Vienna, Austria; (C.V.B.); (T.R.)
- Correspondence:
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Eco-friendly chiral HPLC method for determination of alfuzosin enantiomers and solifenacin in their newly pharmaceutical combination: Method optimization via central composite design. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Jameson CJ, Wang X, Murad S. Molecular dynamics simulations of enantiomeric separations as an interfacial process in
HPLC. AIChE J 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Cynthia J. Jameson
- Department of Chemistry University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago Illinois USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Illinois USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Illinois USA
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Fan J, Kotov NA. Chiral Nanoceramics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1906738. [PMID: 32500963 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201906738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The study of different chiral inorganic nanomaterials has been experiencing rapid growth during the past decade, with its primary focus on metals and semiconductors. Ceramic materials can substantially expand the range of mechanical, optical, chemical, electrical, magnetic, and biological properties of chiral nanostructures, further stimulating theoretical, synthetic, and applied research in this area. An ever-expanding toolbox of nanoscale engineering and self-organization provides a chirality-based methodology for engineering of hierarchically organized ceramic materials. However, fundamental discoveries and technological translations of chiral nanoceramics have received substantially smaller attention than counterparts from metals and semiconductors. Findings in this research area are scattered over a variety of sources and subfields. Here, the diversity of chemistries, geometries, and properties found in chiral ceramic nanostructures are summarized. They represent a compelling materials platform for realization of chirality transfer through multiple scales that can result in new forms of ceramic materials. Multiscale chiral geometries and the structural versatility of nanoceramics are complemented by their high chiroptical activity, enantioselectivity, catalytic activity, and biocompatibility. Future development in this field is likely to encompass chiral synthesis, biomedical applications, and optical/electronic devices. The implementation of computationally designed chiral nanoceramics for biomimetic catalysts and quantum information devices may also be expected.
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- Jinchen Fan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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Ianni F, Blasi F, Giusepponi D, Coletti A, Galli F, Chankvetadze B, Galarini R, Sardella R. Liquid chromatography separation of α- and γ-linolenic acid positional isomers with a stationary phase based on covalently immobilized cellulose tris(3,5-dichlorophenylcarbamate). J Chromatogr A 2019; 1609:460461. [PMID: 31445805 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2019.460461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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α-Linolenic acid (ALA) and its most important positional isomer γ-linolenic acid (GLA), are essential fatty acids (vitamin F). Therefore, ALA- and GLA-rich edible oils hold great potential in human and animal nutrition, as well as in nutraceutics and cosmetics. Quality control and nutritional validation of oil products is thus of increasing importance. In the present study, the cellulose tris(3,5-dichlorophenylcarbamate)-based chiral stationary phase was successfully used for separation of ALA and GLA, a major challenge in the liquid chromatography of these isomers. The chromatographic conditions were firstly optimized on a HPLC system with UV detection, and the use of a reversed-phase eluent system made up of aqueous 10 mM ammonium acetate/acetonitrile (40/60, v/v; wspH6.0) with a 25 °C column temperature resulted optimal for the simultaneous discrimination of the two isomers at a 0.5 mL/min flow rate (α = 1.10; RS = 1.21). The method was then optimized for LC-MS/MS implementation. The proposed innovative separation method holds a great potential for the quantification of ALA and GLA in food and biological matrices, thus opening the way to further investigations involving the two positional isomers.
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- Federica Ianni
- University of Perugia, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Fabretti 48, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Fabretti 48, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche "Togo Rosati", Via G. Salvemini 1, 06126 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Fabretti 48, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Fabretti 48, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Institute of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Tbilisi State University, Chavchavadze Ave 3, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche "Togo Rosati", Via G. Salvemini 1, 06126 Perugia, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Via Fabretti 48, 06123 Perugia, Italy.
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