Themed collection Celebrating recent chemical science in Mexico
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Introduction to celebrating recent chemical science in Mexico
Gabriel Merino, María de Jesús Rosales and Alberto Vela introduce the PCCP, Dalton Transactions, New Journal of Chemistry and RSC Advances themed issue on celebrating recent chemical science in Mexico.
RSC Adv., 2021,11, 891-892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA90134B
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Ultrathin permselective membranes: the latent way for efficient gas separation
This review focuses on the application of ultrathin membranes for gas separation, describing the membrane preparation protocols applied. This includes atomic layer deposition, in situ crystal formation, interfacial polymerization and Langmuir–Blodgett technique.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 12653-12670
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA02254C
Fluorometric detection of iodine by MIL-53(Al)-TDC
Low concentrations of I2 induce severe changes in the luminescence of MIL-53(Al)-TDC. These results postulate fluorescent MIL-53(Al)-TDC as an efficient I2 detector (potentially for radioactive I2), using a simple fluorimetric test.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 6572-6577
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00945H
Synthesis of 1′-tetrazolylmethyl-spiro[pyrrolidine-3,3′-oxindoles] via two coupled one-pot processes Ugi-azide/Pictet–Spengler and oxidative spiro-rearrangement
Synthesis of bis- and tris-heterocycles via one-pot I-MCR/PS cyclization/further one-pot oxidative spiro-rearrangement.
New J. Chem., 2018,42, 1600-1603
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NJ03829A
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Boron Schiff bases derived from α-amino acids as nucleoli/cytoplasm cell-staining fluorescent probes in vitro
Boron Schiff bases derived from amino acids show nucleoli and cytoplasm staining fluorescent probes with good photostability and low cytotoxicity, which make them candidates to be used in medical diagnosis.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 31748-31757
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA05948J
Structural effects of alkali-metals on the B12 skeleton
For B12E− (E = Li–Cs) clusters, a cage-type and a quasi-planar structure compete to be the global minimum. For B12E2, the competition is between a quasi-planar and a double-ring geometry. Why do some alkali-metals cause such a radical distortion?
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020,22, 17344-17350
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CP02750B
Magnetic porous carbons derived from cobalt(II)-based metal–organic frameworks for the solid-phase extraction of sulfonamides
A highly porous magnetic C/Co-SIM-1 carbon obtained via a simple carbonization process as a promising material for the simultaneous extraction of sulfonamides.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 8959-8966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT01215G
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Consensus virtual screening of dark chemical matter and food chemicals uncover potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease
As part of a global effort to identify drug candidates for the treatment of COVID-19, herein, we report small molecules commercially available selected from a consensus virtual screening strategy.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 25089-25099
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA04922K
Zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes, [M(iPr2P(X)NC(Y)NC5H10-κ2-X,Y)2] (X and Y = O, S), as single source precursors for metal sulfide thin films
Structural, morphological and optical studies of zinc and cadmium sulfide thin films with different contents of phosphorus.
New J. Chem., 2020,44, 10367-10379
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ01465F
Analytical magnetostatic model for 2D arrays of interacting magnetic nanowires and nanotubes
Inhibition of the easy axis reorientation transition in nanotubes when the tube wall thickness decreases.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020,22, 13320-13328
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CP00808G
Chalcogen effects on the primary antioxidant activity of chrysin and quercetin
The effect of chalcogens on the scavenging power of chrysin and quercetin antioxidants against peroxyl radicals has been investigated in lipid and aqueous solutions, using the density functional theory.
New J. Chem., 2020,44, 9073-9082
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0NJ01795G
Predicting reactive sites with quantum chemical topology: carbonyl additions in multicomponent reactions
The reactivity of an atom within a molecule depends mostly on the way the electron density polarizes reflected in the quadrupole moment of the reactive atom.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020,22, 9283-9289
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CP00300J
Unraveling the effects on lithium-ion cathode performance by cation doping M–Li2CuO2 solid solution samples (M = Mn, Fe and Ni)
Manganese partial substitution reveals a drastic improvement in the electrochemical stability of Li2CuO2 during the charge/discharge processes, this is attributed to the increase in the superexchange interaction between copper sites and manganese.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 4549-4558
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0DT00273A
Fabrication of a multifunctional magnetic-fluorescent material for medical applications
A multifunctional magnetic-luminescent biocompatible composite was fabricated by thermal decomposition and tested for medical applications.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 4376-4389
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT04823E
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Mechanical response of a surface of increasing hardness covered with a nonuniform polymer brush: a numerical simulation model
The contributions to the force on a deformable surface covered with polymer brushes can be accounted for separately.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 13405-13409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA01385D
Understanding the electrochemistry of armchair graphene nanoribbons containing nitrogen and oxygen functional groups: DFT calculations
Results are shown for the band structure, formation energy, band gaps, oxidation and reduction energies, electronic charge deficit, and global hydrophilicity index.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020,22, 4533-4543
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP05857E
Mechanistic study of carboxylic acid and phosphate ester cleavage by oximate metal complexes surpassing the limiting reactivity of highly basic free oximate anions
A family of oximate complexes of Zn(II) and Cd(II) with esterolytic reactivity surpassing the limiting reactivity of highly basic free oximates has been developed and mechanistically characterized.
Dalton Trans., 2020,49, 2452-2467
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT04733F
Chemical repair mechanisms of damaged tyrosyl and tryptophanyl residues in proteins by the superoxide radical anion
Even though reaction of the superoxide anion radical/hydroperoxide radical could lead to oxidation of biomolecules, it can repair oxidized tyrosyl and tryptophanyl residues in proteins at diffusion-controlled rates.
New J. Chem., 2020,44, 2505-2513
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ04998C
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Argovit™ silver nanoparticles to fight Huanglongbing disease in Mexican limes (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)
Huanglongbing disease, commonly known as yellow dragon disease, affects citrus crops worldwide with devastating effects in the agro-industrial sector. Finding a cure is a necessity, thus, we propose silver nanoparticles as an alternative treatment for this dreadful disease.
RSC Adv., 2020,10, 6146-6155
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA09018E
Hydrogenation and N-alkylation of anilines and imines via transfer hydrogenation with homogeneous nickel compounds
The nickel-catalyzed N-alkylation of a variety of arylamines via transfer hydrogenation in the absence of pressurized hydrogen and basic or acidic additives was achieved in a tandem reaction.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 17579-17587
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT04111G
Bifunctional silanol-based HBD catalysts for CO2 fixation into cyclic carbonates
Unprecedented silanol-based bifunctional HBD catalysts with tetraalkylammonium units directly incorporated into their structures were prepared from tailor-made silanols and used in the preparation of cyclic carbonates.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 18525-18533
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ04840E
Ultranarrow heterojunctions of armchair-graphene nanoribbons as resonant-tunnelling devices
Armchair-graphene nanoribbons heterojunctions are revealed as extremely narrow resonant-tunnelling devices. This is supported by spin-polarized density functional theory calculations combined with the non-equilibrium Green's function formalism.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 24867-24875
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP04368C
A one-dimensional supramolecular chain based on [H2V10O28]4− units decorated with 4-dimethylaminopyridinium ions: an experimental and theoretical characterization
One-dimensional supramolecular structure with [H2V10O28]4− units was synthesized and experimental-theoretical characterized as potential releasing prodrug of the decavanadate ion.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 17746-17755
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ02097G
Effect of the charge state on bare monoicosahedral [Au13]z+ and diphosphine-protected Au13 clusters [Au13(dmpe)5Cl2]z+: structural, electronic and vibrational DFT studies
The effect of charge state of diphosphine-protected Au13 clusters is explained in terms of filling of superatomic energy levels. The 1+ charge state produces a distorted inner Au13 core. The new structure is characterized by means of IR/Raman spectra.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 23855-23864
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP04827H
Structural transition induced by compression and stretching of puckered arsenene nanotubes
The stretching and compression effects on puckered arsenene nanotubes (AsNTs) are investigated by using density functional calculations.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 22467-22474
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP05000K
Iridium complexes featuring a tridentate SiPSi ligand: from dimeric to monomeric 14, 16 or 18-electron species
Dimer [Ir{P(o-C6H4CH2SiMe2)2Ph}(μ-Cl)]2 featuring tricoordinate phosphinodisilyl ligands dissociates in solution to the reactive 14 electron monomer [Ir(SiPSi)Cl].
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 14010-14018
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT03136G
Atomistic simulations of bulk heterojunctions to evaluate the structural and packing properties of new predicted donors in OPVs
Electronic and packing properties exploration of BHJ with new predicted donors can lead to better optimized phases.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 20315-20326
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP04041B
Flux synthesis of Ba2Li2/3Ti16/3O13 and its photocatalytic performance
Ba2Li2/3Ti16/3O13 was synthesized for the first time by the flux method and evaluated for photocatalytic CO2 reduction.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 12105-12115
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT01452G
CeO2(111) electronic reducibility tuned by ultra-small supported bimetallic Pt–Cu clusters
Controlling Ce4+ to Ce3+ electronic reducibility in a rare-earth binary oxide such as CeO2 has enormous applications in heterogeneous catalysis, where a profound understanding of reactivity and selectivity at the atomic level is yet to be reached.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 15286-15296
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP01772K
Synthesis and photophysical properties of novel pyrene–metalloporphyrin dendritic systems
Energy transfer studies were performed on a series of new pyrene–metalloporphyrin (Zn, Cu, Mg and Mn) dendritic constructs.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 10435-10447
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT00855A
On the nucleophilic derivatization of 4,7-dibromo-[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-c]pyridine: basis for biologically interesting species and building blocks for organic materials
Eleven new thiadiazolopyridine-derived building blocks were synthesized through a selective SNAr reaction and the key steps of their reaction mechanism and spectroscopic properties were studied.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 10491-10500
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ01855G
Partition of electronic excitation energies: the IQA/EOM-CCSD method
We put together equation of motion coupled cluster theory and the interacting quantum atoms electronic energy partition to determine how an absorbed photon changes atomic energies as well as covalent and noncovalent interactions within a molecule or molecular cluster.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 13428-13439
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP00530G
Mononuclear complexes of FeII, CoII and CoIII containing imine-based ligands of 8-aminoquinoline and 7-aminoindazole: spin state tuning of FeII complexes in solution
Careful selection of the fused ring heterocycle and aldehyde synthons resulted in the spin state tuning of iron(II) complexes in solution.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 9776-9783
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ01622H
Temperature dependence of anomalous protonic and superprotonic transport properties in mixed salts based on CsH2PO4
The transport properties of mixed salts based on CsH2PO4 are influenced by the interactions among charge carriers.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 12948-12960
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP07472K
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Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin-films prepared from selenized nanocrystals ink
For the first time, CZTS ink was formulated using low-temperature heating up synthesis of NCs.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 18420-18428
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA02669J
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Paving the way towards green catalytic materials for green fuels: impact of chemical species on Mo-based catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation
A series of Mo-based catalysts were synthesized by tuning the sulfidation temperature to produce mixtures of MoO3 and MoS2 as active phases for the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of palmitic acid.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 18292-18301
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA03208H
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Oxidative amidation of benzaldehyde using a quinone/DMSO system as the oxidizing agent
An efficient transition-metal-based heterogeneous catalyst free procedure for obtaining the oxidative amidation of benzaldehyde using quinones as oxidizing agents in low molar proportions is described here.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 18265-18270
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA02893E
Antidiabetic in vitro and in vivo evaluation of cyclodipeptides isolated from Pseudomonas fluorescens IB-MR-66e
Cyclodipeptides cyclo(L-Pro-L-Leu), 1; cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val), 2; and cyclo (L-Pro-L-Phe), 3 from Pseudomonas fluorescens IB-MR-66e showed α-glucosidase inhibitory activity.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 7756-7762
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ00645A
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A novel coordination mode of κ1-N-Br-pyridylbenz-(imida, oxa or othia)-zole to Pt(II): synthesis, characterization, electrochemical and structural analysis
Three novel platinum(II) complexes with the general formula [trans-Pt(Br-PyBenz-X)(Cl)2(DMSO)] containing Br-pyridylbenz(imida, oxa or othia)zole derivatives, under an unusual N-κ1-coordination mode were synthesized.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 14033-14039
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA01856E
Reactivity patterns for the activation of CO2 and CS2 with alumoxane and aluminum hydrides
Alumoxane and aluminum dihydrides activate CO2 producing unusual inorganic cores while reactions with CS2 produce cyclic alumoxane and aluminum sulfides.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 5595-5603
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9DT00515C
Multifunctional phosphoramide-(S)-prolinamide derivatives as efficient organocatalysts in asymmetric aldol and Michael reactions
Knowledge accumulated in the field of organocatalysis led to the design and synthesis of three novel and efficient organocatalysts for the stereoselective aldol and Michael reactions in the presence of water.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 5455-5465
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ00300B
Contribution to the coordination chemistry of transition metal nitroprussides: a cryo-XPS study
The XPS Fe 2p3/2 core-level spectra of sodium hexacyanoferrate(II) and sodium nitroprusside.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 4835-4848
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9NJ00141G
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Treatment of phenol by catalytic wet air oxidation: a comparative study of copper and nickel supported on γ-alumina, ceria and γ-alumina–ceria
Influence of the calcination and reduction treatment effects used to activate catalysts on the global catalytic performance on phenol oxidation over different supports.
RSC Adv., 2019,9, 8463-8479
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA00509A
Formation of small clusters of NaCl dihydrate in the gas phase
Sodium chloride dihydrates form cuboid structures in initial stages of nucleation, preserving the NaCl interaction.
New J. Chem., 2019,43, 4342-4348
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NJ06315J
Ab initio calculations and reduced density gradient analyses of the structure and energetics of hydrated calcium fluoride and calcium carbonate
We studied microhydrated calcium fluoride, calcium carbonate and their ions at the MP2/6-311++G** level of theory and found that water–water non-covalent interactions destabilize the solvation shell, and are compensated by cooperative hydrogen bonds.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 5744-5758
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP06353B
Hydroxyl-functionalized triazolylidene-based PEPPSI complexes: metallacycle formation effect on the Suzuki coupling reaction
A series of hydroxyl functionalized PEPPSI complexes have been used as highly active catalyts for the Suzuki coupling of aryl chlorides/amides with boronic acids.
Dalton Trans., 2019,48, 3214-3222
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT04432E
Symmetric dissociation of the water molecule with truncation energy error. A benchmark study
We use selected CI with truncation energy error to study the symmetric dissociation of H2O with two triple zeta quality bases. In both cases, the difference between CBS energy errors at the equilibrium geometry and dissociation is larger than 10 mH thus chemically accurate NPE values do not guarantee a chemically accurate PES.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 4953-4964
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP06180G
P-NIPAM in water–acetone mixtures: experiments and simulations
The lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of poly-N-isopropylacrylamide (p-NIPAM) diminishes when a small volume of acetone is added to the aqueous polymer solution, and then increases for further additions, producing a minimum at a certain acetone concentration.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2019,21, 5106-5116
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP07549B
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Facile synthesis of novel calcium silicate hydrated-nylon 6/66 nanocomposites by solution mixing method
In this work it was possible to synthesize novel CSH-nylon 6/66 nanocomposites using a simple and easy methodology such as the solution mixing method and using green solvents like water, formic acid and ethanol.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 41818-41827
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA07116K
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Fullerenemalonates inhibit amyloid beta aggregation, in vitro and in silico evaluation
Synthesis of new non toxic nanomaterials, with high anti-amyloid fibrils formation effect, in vitro and in silico.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 39667-39677
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA07643J
Electronic density distribution of Mn–N bonds by a tuning effect through partial replacement of Mn by Co or Ni in a sodium-rich hexacyanoferrate and its influence on the stability as a cathode for Na-ion batteries
This study evaluates the effect of equimolar substitution of manganese by cobalt or nickel in hexacyanoferrate open frameworks as electrode for Na-ion batteries.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 16492-16501
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT03595D
Water phase transitions from the perspective of hydrogen-bond network analysis
Analysis of the water phase transitions from the perspective of hydrogen bond networks.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 28308-28318
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP05318A
Unveiling the role of intra and interatomic interactions in the energetics of reaction schemes: a quantum chemical topology analysis
The interacting quantum atoms method provides an interpretative tool for chemical reaction energies in terms of physically meaningful atomic contributions.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 27558-27570
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP03775B
Influence of membrane lipid composition on the structure and activity of γ-secretase
Insight into the effect of bilayer lipid composition on the GS structural ensemble and function using multiscale computational modeling approaches.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 27294-27304
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP04138E
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Chemoenzymatic synthesis of polypeptides in neat 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane solvent
Chemoenzymatic polypeptide synthesis offers several advantages over chemical or other biological routes, however, the use of aqueous-based media suffers from reverse hydrolysis reactions that challenge peptide chain propagation.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 35936-35945
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA06657D
The bismuth oxyhalide family: thin film synthesis and periodic properties
The complete bismuth oxyhalides were synthesized as thin films. β-Bi2O3 films were transformed into BiOX for X = F, Cl and Br by chemical baths; BiOI was obtained by spraying the solution directly. All BiOX films present photocatalytic activity under simulated sunlight.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 12459-12467
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT02642D
Neuroprotective alpha-cleavage of the human prion protein significantly impacts Cu(II) coordination at its His111 site
Alpha-cleavage proteolytic processing of human prion protein significantly impacts its Cu(II) coordination properties at the His111 site.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 9274-9282
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03400H
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Size controlled green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Coffea arabica seed extract and their catalytic performance in 4-nitrophenol reduction
Size dependent catalytic activity of AuNPs synthesized at room temperature from Coffea arabica seed extract.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 24819-24826
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA04332A
Different scenarios of dynamic coupling in glassy colloidal mixtures
The composition of mixtures determines the mechanism of glass formation and dynamic coupling of different species.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 18630-18638
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP02559B
CO2 adsorption on gas-phase Cu4−xPtx (x = 0–4) clusters: a DFT study
Transition and noble metal clusters have proven to be critical novel materials, potentially offering major advantages over conventional catalysts in a range of value-added catalytic processess such as carbon dioxide transformation to methanol.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 17071-17080
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CP00818C
DNA interactions of non-chelating tinidazole-based coordination compounds and their structural, redox and cytotoxic properties
DNA interactions of novel tinidazole CuII complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 7551-7560
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT00716K
Aurophilicity vs. thiophilicity: directing the crystalline supramolecular arrangement in luminescent gold compounds
The fluorination of thiolate ligands is applied as a tool that allows control of the prevalence of thiophilic (Au–S) interactions over the expected aurophilic contacts in luminescent gold compounds.
New J. Chem., 2018,42, 7845-7852
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NJ04354F
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One-step nondestructive functionalization of graphene oxide paper with amines
Solvent-free functionalization of graphene oxide paper with amines is facile, nondestructive, and attractive from economic and environmental points of view.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 15253-15265
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA00986D
Facile reactions of gold(I) complexes with tri(tert-butyl)azadiboriridine
Direct structural evidence for group 11 metal-mediated B–B bond activation from tri(tert-butyl)azadiboriridine (1) and AuCl(L) complexes.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 5181-5188
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT00697K
Ferrocene amphiphilic D–π–A dyes: synthesis, redox behavior and determination of band gaps
We reported the synthesis, optical and redox behavior of six ferrocenyl D–π–A dyes. Optical and electrochemical band gaps were determined and corroborated by TD-DFT calculations. Compounds 4 exhibit the smallest band gap of this series.
New J. Chem., 2018,42, 6101-6113
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NJ00787J
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Quercetin spectrofluorometric quantification in aqueous media using different surfactants as fluorescence promoters
Quercetin spectrofluorometric quantification was carried out in aqueous media using micelles of surfactants, namely: CTAB, SDS and TX100 as promoters of quercetin fluorescence and stability.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 10980-10986
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA01213J
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Interfacial properties of the ionic liquid [bmim][triflate] over a wide range of temperatures
Picture of the ionic liquid [bmim][triflate] at the vapor/vacuum interface. The liquid density and surface tension show linear behavior in a wide temperature range. The outer interfacial space shows a zero-surface tension zone.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 10115-10123
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA00915E
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Physicochemical conditions for ZnO films deposited by microwave chemical bath deposition
Physicochemical analysis was carried out to obtain the species distribution diagrams (SDDs) for the deposition of ZnO films as a function of OH− ion concentration ([OH−]) in the reaction solution.
RSC Adv., 2018,8, 8662-8670
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA00065D
Practical mediated-assembly synthesis of silver nanowires using commercial Camellia sinensis extracts and their antibacterial properties
Camellia sinensis is a well-known plant used for health purposes due to its high phenolic compound content and antioxidant properties.
New J. Chem., 2018,42, 2133-2139
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NJ03812G
Stable graphene oxide–gold nanoparticle platforms for biosensing applications
A straightforward, highly reproducible, and clean methodology yielding AuNPs@GO hybrids with excellent chemical, thermal, and electrochemical stabilities for SERS biodetection is reported.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 1685-1692
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7CP04817C