Metal-coordination-driven self-assembly of DNA nanohybrids for robust intracellular anti-tuberculosis therapy
This study presents a DNA-based nanoarchitecture that enhances tuberculosis treatment by combining isoniazid and CpG through Fe2+-assisted coordination-driven self-assembly to boost host immune response.
Ionic liquid-mediated Pd-free biaryl synthesis catalysed by in situ generated nickel nanoparticles
For the first time, an ionic liquid-mediated nickel-catalysed mild yet efficient protocol has been developed for biaryl synthesis via Suzuki–Miyaura cross coupling (SMC) reactions.
Sustainable, precious-metal-free C–N cross coupling through photocatalysis
Photoredox catalysis has evolved as a sustainable method of constructing C–N bonds.
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Naphthyl and biphenyl para-substituted POCOP-Ni(II) pincer complexes as efficient catalysts in C–S cross-coupling reactions
Para-functionalized Ni(II)-POCOP pincer complexes with poly-aromatic fragments were obtained and used as efficient catalysts in C–S cross-couplings of thiols.
Photolysis of fungicides on simulated leaf surfaces vs. aqueous solutions: pathways, kinetics, and environmental detoxification insights
Comparison of the photochemical behaviors including kinetics, pathways and toxicities of three fungicides—kresoxim-methyl, pyraclostrobin, and cyprodinil—between carnauba wax films and aqueous solutions.
Synthesis of benzylidene amino arylpyridinones and their AIE studies: dual metal sensing of Fe3+ and Hg2+
Our research journey began with the successful synthesis and reporting of benzylideneamino-arylpyridinone derivatives (4a–e) from corresponding pyranones and their photophysical studies on dual metal sensor.
Indium(III) complexes with Schiff base-derived polydentate ligands: chemotherapeutic, radiochemotherapeutic, and radiosensitizer potentials against breast tumor cells
In(III) and 114mIn(III) complexes with polydentate Schiff base-derived ligands showed cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast tumor cells. The In(III) complexes presented radiosensitizer effects, improving the efficacy of radiotherapy.
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Synthesis, crystal structure, and insulin-mimetic activity of zinc(II) complexes with 4-alkyl- and 4,5-dialkyl-3-hydroxythiazole-2(3H)-thiones as a new class of hypoglycemic agent candidates
Zinc(II) complexes of novel 3-hydroxythiazole-2(3H)-thiones were synthesized, and evaluated their insulin-mimetic activities to exhibit marked antidiabetic activities.
Polyurea-catalyzed cycloaddition of CO2 and epichlorohydrin: a green approach
We have reported the synthesis of polyurea (PU), which was used as a catalyst for the cycloaddition of epichlorohydrin with CO2.
Combining porous organic polymers with chelating agents: a facile strategy to develop effective and multi-purpose absorbents for wastewater treatment
A type of multifunctional absorbent for the concurrent and efficient removal of dyes and heavy metal ions from water was prepared by coupling carbamate-based porous organic polymer and chelating agent N-(2-hydroxyethyl) ethylenediaminetriacetic acid.
Influence of the 2,5-bis(pentadecyloxy)terephthalic acid self-assembly layer on the structure and charge transfer properties of poly(p-phenylene vinylene) for application in organic solar cells
Representative procedure for the synthesis of the composite PPV/PDTPA and its potential application in organic solar cells.
Synthesis of high-performance multifunctional electrode material using sweetwood lignin as a precursor
The N-doped lignin-based carbon material has a promising activity and stability for its application as supercapacitor as well as non-noble metal-based catalysts for fuel cells, metal–air batteries.
NDI-BODIPY-graphene oxide nanosized photocatalysts for LED irradiated organic synthesis
New NDI-BODIPY-based molecules and their graphene oxide-based nanocomposites were prepared to be used as effective triplet photosensitizers for photocatalytic applications.
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