Themed collection 2024 RSC Advances Popular Advances Collection
Review of iodine behavior from nuclear fuel dissolution to environmental release
During nuclear fuel reprocessing, radioiodine, can be released.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 35255-35274
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA06494A
Mitigating diabetes associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS) and protein aggregation through pharmacological interventions
Diabetes mellitus, a complex metabolic disorder, presents a growing global health challenge.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 17448-17460
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02349H
Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries
Diverse chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in the modern pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries were reported and discussed for 7 medium-chain dicarboxylic acids.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 17008-17021
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02598A
Recent advances in DDAH1 inhibitor design and discovery: insights from structure–activity relationships and X-ray crystal structures
DDAH1 inhibitors with diverse chemical structures are needed for the development of new therapeutics in NO related disorders.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9619-9630
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08210E
From bench to industry, the application of all-inorganic solid base materials in traditional heterogeneous catalysis: a mini review
Catalytic performances, structure-activity relationships of metal oxide-based and zeolite-based all-inorganic solid base catalytic materials and their major applications in non-refinery and refinery fields.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7468-7489
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00335G
Clicking in harmony: exploring the bio-orthogonal overlap in click chemistry
The fundamentals of bio-orthogonal click chemistry are investigated, while exploring mechanistic intricacies, demonstrating the adaptability and promise of this methodology.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7383-7413
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00494A
Colour tuneability of heteroleptic iridium complexes through second-sphere coordination
A series of H-bond-rich iridium(III) complexes with different cyclometalating ligands bearing the general formula [Ir(C^N)2(N^N)] were synthesised. Their photophysical properties were elucidated along with properties imparted by their H-bond host–guest complement.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 34288-34297
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04535A
Effect of impregnation strategy on structural characteristics of Ce–Mn/Al2O3 and its catalytic ozonation of benzoic acid
Ce–Mn binary oxides supported on Al2O3 (Ce–Mn/Al2O3), with enhanced activity and stability for catalytic ozonation of benzoic acid, were synthesized using a facile impregnation method.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 30990-31002
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA06148A
A 3D printed dual screen-printed electrode separation device for twin electrochemical mini-cell establishment
Described is a tiny 3D-printed plastic sleeve for dual screen-printed electrodes that allows the two sensors to work independently on a either side of a barrier, in their own electrolyte, while the integrated counter and reference units are shared.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 30830-30835
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA05929H
Sulfur-doped silicon oxycarbide by facile pyrolysis process as an outstanding stable performance lithium-ion battery anode
Silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) is drawing significant attention as a potential anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its remarkable cycle life and the distinctive Si–O–C hybrid bonding within its structure.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 29999-30010
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04608K
pH modulates efficiency of singlet oxygen production by flavin cofactors
An extra adenine mononucleotide part in flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), compared with flavin mononucleotide (FMN), significantly affects FAD's conformational properties and efficiency of singlet oxygen production in dependence on pH.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 28783-28790
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA05540C
Chitosan-azo dye bioplastics that are reversibly resoluble and recoverable under visible light irradiation
Biopolymer composite materials were prepared from bio-sourced cationic water-soluble chitosan with bi-functional water-soluble anionic azo food dyes amaranth (AMA) or allura red (ALR), for reversible dis-assembly materials triggered by sunlight.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 25771-25784
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02211D
Total synthesis of [β-HIle]2-nodupetide: effect of ester to amide substitution on its antimicrobial activity
[β-HIle]2-nodupetide is a nodupetide analogue, in which HMHA residue of nodupetide is replaced with β-HIle and it changes the ester to amide bond in the nodupetide's backbone.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 21778-21785
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA04401K
An efficient alternative to DBU in the oxathiaphospholane (OTP) method for the solid phase synthesis of P-stereodefined phosphorothioate analogs
OTP method for the synthesis of P-stereodefined phosphorothioate has been extended to use activators TBD and Verkade base, which can be used interchangeably with DBU.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 21174-21179
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02833C
Swietemicrolides A–D, mexicanolide-type limonoids from the bark of Swietenia macrophylla with in vitro cytotoxic and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities
Four new mexicanolide-type limonoids, swietemicrolides A–D (1–4), together with three known compounds (5–7) were isolated from an ethyl acetate extract of the bark of Swietenia microphylla.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 18608-18616
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01954G
Ursolic acid inhibits NF-κB signaling and attenuates MMP-9/TIMP-1 in progressive osteoarthritis: a network pharmacology-based analysis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease, characterized by infiltration of monocytes into the synovial joint which promotes inflammation, stiffness, joint swelling, cartilage degradation and further bone destruction.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 18296-18310
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02780A
An ethyl cellulose novel biodegradable flexible substrate material for sustainable screen-printing
Promoting sustainability revolutionizing flexible electronics: presenting a novel, transparent, biodegradable, water-resistant cellulose-based substrate that could replace PET in screen printing.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 18103-18108
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA02993C
A nonsolvolytic fluorine/LiNO3-containing electrolyte for stabilizing dynamic interfaces in Li||LiMn2O4 batteries
Complementary characterization results show that chemical dissolution of transition metal in LiMn2O4 is caused by solvolysis-generated HF, which can be suppresed by rational design of a group of nonsolvolytic electrolytes.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 14964-14972
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08016A
Gamma-irradiated stibnite thin films set a remarkable benchmark performance for photoelectrochemical water splitting
The study sets out to show the positive impact of sulfur vacancy engineering on the structural, morphological, optical, electrical, and photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties of Sb2S3 films synthesized using the spin coating technique.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 12475-12495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01382D
Investigation of bioactive components responsible for the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of Caroxylon volkensii by LC-QTOF-MS/MS analysis and molecular docking
Metabolomic profiling of Caroxylon volkensii by LC-QTOF-MS/MS and investigating the components responsible for its antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities using molecular docking.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 11388-11399
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01646G
A new oxime synthesized from Senecio nutans SCh. Bip (chachacoma) reduces calcium influx in the vascular contractile response in rat aorta
The Sn–I metabolite decreases the contractile response to KCl or phenylephrine (PE) mainly by blocking Ca2+ entry through voltage-gated Ca2+ channel (VGCC).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 9933-9942
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA01058B
Green design and synthesis of some novel thiazolidinone appended benzothiazole–triazole hybrids as antimicrobial agents
A sustainable and environmentally friendly approach was devised for the synthesis of bioactive hybrids, which were subsequently assessed for their antimicrobial efficacy.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 8341-8352
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00990H
Four new isocoumarins from Cajanus cajan
Four novel new isocoumarins, cajanolactone B, C, D1 and D2 (1–4), were isolated from ethanolic extracts of the leaves of Cajanus cajan.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 7763-7769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08149D
Stereochemical insights into β-amino-N-acylhydrazones and their impact on DPP-4 inhibition
DPP-4 is a pharmacological target that remains of considerable ongoing interest. Here, we describe original DPP4 inhibitors bearing a new β-amino-N-acylhydrazone framework and the impact of stereochemistry on the inhibition profile.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6617-6626
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RA00450G
Naphthoquinone derivatives as potential immunomodulators: prospective for COVID-19 treatment
The microbial naphthoquinone 3,5,8-TMON and its derivatives showed great anti-inflammatory activity, regulating cytokines and with promising activity mitigating COVID-19 inflammatory impacts.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6532-6541
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08173G
Experimental study of the effects of a magnetic field/magnetic field-ferromagnetic nanocomposite pour point depressant on wax deposition
A magnetic field and pour point depressant, as a new avenue for improving the submarine pipeline flow of waxy oils, has attracted increasing attention along with the development of efficient wax mitigation techniques.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 6234-6245
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08875H
Facile modular synthesis of jasmonoyl-L-isoleucine analogs possessing a pyrazolidin-3-one core
Several pyrazolidine-3-one analogs of (+)-7-iso-jasmonoyl-L-isoleucine, the main phytohormone involved in plant responses to biotic or abiotic stress, were prepared from 4 different building blocks in just a few steps.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 3790-3797
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07887F
Chalcone derivatives' interaction with human serum albumin and cyclooxygenase-2
In this study, various spectroscopic and computational techniques were utilized to investigate how new chalcone derivatives bind with cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and Human Serum Albumin (HSA).
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 2835-2849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07438B
Synthesis, molecular docking analysis and in vitro evaluation of new heterocyclic hybrids of 4-aza-podophyllotoxin as potent cytotoxic agents
Synthesis, molecular docking analysis and in vitro evaluation of new heterocyclic hybrids of 4-aza-podophyllotoxin as potent cytotoxic agents.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 1838-1853
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07396C
Urea-rich porous organic polymer as a hydrogen bond catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation reaction and synthesis of 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones
General procedure for the catalytic synthesis of Knoevenagel adducts and 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 1094-1105
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA08354C
Vitex Negundo–Fe3O4–CuO green nanocatalyst (VN–Fe3O4–CuO): synthesis of pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyrazole derivatives via the cyclization of isoniazid with pyrazole and their antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity, and molecular docking studies
In this study, we developed a novel pyrazolo[3,4-c]pyrazole derivative with antibacterial and antifungal activities that shows great potential for treating infectious diseases.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 677-688
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06771H
Preparation of high-performance monoazo disperse dyes bearing ester groups based on benzisothiazole and their dyeing performance on polyester fabrics
A series of azo disperse dyes containing different kinds of ester groups based on benzisothiazole were synthesized by the coupling reaction of diazotization of 3-amino-5-nitro [2,1] benzisothiazole with N-substituted aniline compounds bearing different ester moieties.
RSC Adv., 2024,14, 67-74
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA06452B
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