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{"title":"Assessment of inhibition performance of expired chloroquine phosphate on 304 L stainless steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid solution: An experimental and computational study","authors":"Muhammad Abubakar Lawal ,&nbsp;Abdulrahman Musa ,&nbsp;Zahradeen Muhammad ,&nbsp;Kabiru Haruna ,&nbsp;Tawfik A. Saleh","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study comprehensively investigates the corrosion inhibition properties of expired chloroquine phosphate (CLQ) in 1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl), simulating industrial acid cleaning processes, through a combination of weight loss, electrochemical, surface analysis techniques, and DFT calculations. The findings reveal that CLQ exhibits a concentration-dependent inhibition efficiency, reaching over 91 % at 1 g/L and 25°C. Notably, the inhibition performance slightly increases with temperature, attributed to enhanced molecular mobility and diffusion of CLQ, which facilitate improved surface coverage and the filling of surface imperfections, thereby strengthening the protective barrier on the steel. PDP analysis implies that CLQ behaves as a mixed-type inhibitor. Surface analyses, including SEM, EDS, 3D profilometry, and FTIR, conducted after a 24-h immersion period substantiate the development of a protective layer on the steel surface. Computational studies highlight that the aromatic heterocyclic and aliphatic amine regions of CLQ are pivotal in facilitating electron transfer during adsorption, as evidenced by analyses of the HOMO, LUMO, &amp; molecular electrostatic potential (MEP). These analyses support a mixed physisorption and chemisorption mechanism, with the aromatic moiety identified as the primary adsorption site. The coherence between experimental and computational results underscores CLQ's effectiveness as a corrosion inhibitor. Moreover, the utilization of expired chloroquine not only offers a cost-effective solution but also promotes environmental sustainability by repurposing pharmaceutical waste, thereby reducing pollution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Highlighting phytoconstituents of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seeds as multi-targeted inhibitors of common cancer receptors and subsequently optimizing its sequential extraction to develop an oral nutraceutical","authors":"Tathagata Adhikary,&nbsp;Garima Tripathi,&nbsp;Avik Majumdar,&nbsp;Piyali Basak","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100252","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100252","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Traditional knowledge on the medicinal properties of <em>Trigonella foenum-graecum</em> (fenugreek) is being revisited in recent studies to provide supporting scientific data and explore its diverse bioactivities. Gathering data from different phytochemical-related databases and chromatographic studies, we have summarized 112 compounds to be present in the fenugreek seeds<em>.</em> Based on the prediction of chemical absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET properties), 72 phytochemicals are considered as probable therapeutic agents, and molecular docking with 10 cancer targets is performed to highlight the ligands that can exhibit multitarget activity. The docking results indicate a majority of the saponins and few flavonoids as the hit molecules. Subsequently, ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of the seeds is done using different solvents (relative polarity varying from 0.726 to 0.009) with the objective of maximizing the saponin and flavonoid content in the crude extract. Estimating the antioxidant potential, total phenol, flavonoid, and saponin content of each extract, methanol is reported to be the desired extracting solvent with the highest values in yield percentage of bioactive contents. The results presented in this work necessitate further <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> evaluations to perform hit-to-lead optimization and take a step forward toward discovering multitargeted cancer-preventive drugs with minimal side effects. Subsequently, fenugreek seed mucilage is sequentially extracted from the residue/marc left after methanolic extraction. The formulated tablets, prepared using the wet granulation method, contain 36 % fenugreek seed extract and 44 % mucilage content. The study highlights the use of fenugreek seed mucilage as an excipient to develop tablets with an acceptable range (of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) limits) of hardness, friability, weight uniformity, and drug-excipient compatibility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143863779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thiamine hydrochloride aided mechanochemical reaction: An efficient synthesis of Aryl-1,2,3-triazoles in copper ball milling conditions","authors":"Pankaj V. Ledade ,&nbsp;Jitendra K. Gunjate ,&nbsp;Twinkle S. Wankhede ,&nbsp;Sami H. Mahmood ,&nbsp;Trimurti L. Lambat","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The current study investigates the catalytic efficacy of the natural organo-catalyst Vitamin B₁ (Thiamine Hydrochloride i.e. VB₁) in the synthesis of Aryl-NH-1,2,3-Triazoles utilizing Cu ball milling conditions. The reaction involving β-nitrostyrenes, trimethylsilylazide (TMSN₃), and potassium carbonate, facilitated by the VB₁ catalyst in Cu ball milling condition, has been successfully reported for the first time to yield the corresponding 4-Aryl-NH-1,2,3-Triazoles through a green chemistry approach. The methodology outlined in this study follows the concepts of green chemistry in its technique, incorporating elements such as a biodegradable catalyst, optimized ball milling conditions, reduced reaction times, high product yields, and the recyclability of both the catalyst and copper balls, all while eliminating the need for additional metal catalysts and ensuring high atom economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143869274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancing biomass valorization with zeolite catalysts: Focus on oxidative transformations","authors":"Foteini Zormpa ,&nbsp;Philipp Treu ,&nbsp;Erisa Saraçi","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The catalytic upgrading of biomass into high-value platform chemicals offers a promising alternative to conventional fossil-based processes, driven by the need for safer, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient technologies. Zeolites, with their unique structural properties, high surface area, and tunable active sites, are widely used in biomass conversion processes. Metal-modified zeolites, engineered with specific functionalities, exhibit exceptional catalytic activity in key reactions such as glucose isomerization, HMF hydrogenation, fatty acid esterification, and hydrodeoxygenation of phenolics and vegetable oils. This review focuses on the role of zeolites in oxidative biomass transformations, emphasizing their effectiveness in a range of reactions, including functional group oxidation, C<img>C epoxidation, and C-C bond cleavage. We examine the critical features of zeolites -such as porosity, acidity, and metal incorporation- that influence their catalytic performance, especially in terms of selectivity and diffusion limitations. Special attention is given to the oxidative conversion of bio-derived molecules like glucose, HMF and fatty acids into bio-derived acids and epoxides through sustainable, \"green\" routes. The review concludes by addressing current challenges and exploring future directions for optimizing zeolite-based catalysts for biomass oxidative transformations and the broader bio-based chemical industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100249"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143833554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Fe and Ni loading in Fe-Ni supported on activated carbon catalyst on glycerol acetylation to acetins","authors":"Mohammad Fauzi Ahmad Termezi ,&nbsp;Syaza Izyanni Ahmad ,&nbsp;Mohd Hizami Mohd Yusoff","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sustainable valorisation of glycerol into high-value products has gained significant attention as a promising alternative, offering a greener and more economically sustainable pathway to produce chemicals, fuels, and biopolymers. Acetylation of glycerol is one of the promising routes for producing valuable acetins, which are widely used as biofuels, plasticizers and solvents. In this study, Fe-Ni/AC catalysts were synthesized with different metal loading via wet impregnation method and characterized using FT-IR, SEM-EDX, TGA, BET and NH₃-TPD. The catalysts were subjected to an acetylation reaction under a microwave assisted condition at 90 ℃ for 60 min and the performance was demonstrated based on glycerol conversion and the production of acetins, specifically monoacetin (MA) and the combined yield of diacetin and triacetin (DA+TA). From the characterization results, the impregnated iron-nickel significantly impacts the physicochemical properties of the studied bimetallic catalyst. Increasing the metal loading reduced the catalyst’s surface area but enhanced the concentration of acid sites which as a result improved the glycerol conversion to MA and the combined yield of DA and TA. Among the various catalysts investigated, the 5Fe-5Ni/AC catalyst that contain 10 wt% of total metal loading, demonstrated highest catalytic performance under moderate reaction conditions with 505.08 m²/g and 16,061.62 µmolg⁻¹ of surface area and strong acid sites, respectively. The catalyst’s high acidity resulted in high glycerol conversion (88.8 %) with 50.5 % MA yield and 38.3 % of DA+TA. This study highlights the potential of Fe-Ni/AC catalysts for glycerol acetylation. A novel metal combination for the development of solid acid heterogeneous catalyst with improved catalytic performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Starch, pectin and chitosan-based bioplastics with silver nanoparticles: An eco-friendly alternative for the food industry","authors":"Bruno Rafael Nogueira ,&nbsp;Bianca Pizzorno Backx ,&nbsp;Thais Delazare","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pollution from non-degradable materials is currently a socio-environmental obstacle that afflicts the world. In response to this, the development of bioplastics has become an interesting option to replace the use of synthetic materials in various industries, including the food industry. Bioplastics are developed based on biodegradable materials, such as polysaccharides, proteins and their derivatives. The decision was made to create films with pectin and starch in a chitosan matrix, aiming at their gelling and thickening properties. Finally, in addition to focusing the research on the production of biodegradable bioplastics, the article also seeks to address the study of silver nanoparticles, whose antimicrobial action allows their use in the food industry. This article will describe the production of bioplastics based on these biopolymers and silver nanoparticles and their potential applications in the food sector as a replacement for conventional plastics, such as PVC films. Thus, the research article proposes the development of highly efficient bioplastics that not only eliminate potential health and environmental risks but also offer a hopeful solution to this urgent issue.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100246"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Applications of nanotechnology in fertilizers: A review study","authors":"Shivam Kumar ,&nbsp;Yagyavalkya Sharma ,&nbsp;Vishal Khandelwal ,&nbsp;Kalpana Rawat ,&nbsp;Anjali Patil","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The ability of any country to grow depends on its ability to produce food and resources for its people that are high in nutrients or values. However, its growth is being hampered by various factors such as soil quality, water quality, climate change, and overcrowding of any population. Due to population expansion, it is anticipated that global food consumption will increase by over 70 % by 2050. Less nutrients and contaminants in soil are a big problem since they can harm a crop’s ability to grow and develop, as they negatively affect agriculture. Chemical fertilizers play an important role in the growth of the agricultural industry, but they can also have reverse impacts on the environment and human health. Approximately half of all chemical pesticides and fertilizers are ineffective due to leaching, which leads to nutrient imbalances and can contaminate water sources, posing threats to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Nanotechnology, deals with nanoparticles, can improve crop yields and quality through enhanced plant growth and disease resistance mechanisms. Nano fertilizers can be synthesized chemically, physically, and biologically from the plants. The biological method is the most effective for the synthesis of nanoparticles and nano fertilizers due to its cost effective, and environment-friendly nature. These biocompatible and non-toxic nanoparticles are suitable for various agricultural applications without any harmful impacts on the environment or human health. Therefore, the review study of this innovative approach could enhance the understanding of revolutionizing sustainable agriculture practices through nanoparticles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Current advances in Microbial Carbon Capture Cells (MCC) – A unique bioelectrochemical system for sustainable future","authors":"K. Priyadharshini,&nbsp;Subramaniapillai Niju","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100244","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100244","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon sequestration is considered a potential solution to reduce CO₂ emissions and slow down the rate of climate change. Scientists are constantly searching for cost-effective ways to capture carbon on a large scale. One of the sustainable methods to capture carbon is biological sequestration, where CO₂ is absorbed through photosynthesis to create valuable biomass. Microbial Carbon Capture Cell (MCC) is a type of bioelectrochemical system that can use CO₂ and organic substrate, such as wastewater, to produce biomass and generate bioelectricity. Although it is a promising technology, it still needs further development to become a competitive option for a sustainable future. This review article will delve into the principle of MCC, its advantages over traditional methods, the types of substrates and microbes commonly employed, recent developments, and factors that affect its performance. Moreover, in this analysis, the current body of research on MCC has been evaluated and potential areas for future study have also been proposed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Kinetics and characterization of Gmelina arborea biolubricant via two-step transesterification","authors":"M. Hadiza ,&nbsp;S. Bilal ,&nbsp;S.T. Al-Humairi ,&nbsp;O. A Olanrewaju ,&nbsp;A. Aliyu","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100240","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100240","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing focus on environmental sustainability and the transition to renewable resources have driven interest in bio-based lubricants. Nonedible oils, such as those derived from <em>Gmelina arborea</em> seeds, present a viable alternative to conventional petroleum-based biolubricants. This study investigates the production and characterization of biolubricants from <em>Gmelina arborea</em> seed oil using a two-step process. Initially, the oil was transesterified with methanol to produce biodiesel, followed by esterification with trimethylolpropane (TMP) to obtain the final biolubricant. The optimized process yielded a maximum conversion of 91.7 % within 120 minutes, adhering to second-order kinetics with a rate constant of 0.001 wt/wt/min and an activation energy of 6.84 kJ/mol. Compositional analysis revealed a predominance of tri-esters (83.65 %) and esters (16.35 %). The oxidative stability of the resulting biolubricant meets the EN 14214 standards, while its viscosity characteristics align with ISO VG32 and VG46, with potential for VG68 after minor modification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100240"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143683840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An experimental investigation of mechanical properties of concrete composites reinforced with PET fibers as per ASTM standard","authors":"Hammad Khalid ,&nbsp;Yasir Yasin ,&nbsp;Muhammad Umer Farooq ,&nbsp;Usman Munir ,&nbsp;Mumtaz A. Qaisrani ,&nbsp;Shahnaz Shahani","doi":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100241","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scenv.2025.100241","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waste plastic needs to be utilized effectively and has attracted more attention nowadays, particularly in developing countries in recent years. One of the methods to address this issue is to reuse the waste plastic in concrete. For this purpose, a green concrete is proposed, which is a combination of concrete with waste Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers having strength characteristics comparable to or exceeding that of render concrete. The concept of green concrete involves using discarded plastic bottles, which, if disposed of directly into landfills, are not biodegradable. PET fibers were used to enhance the mechanical properties of the concrete. Concrete grade M20 was selected for the mix design for this specific research work. The Concrete samples were prepared using ordinary Portland Cement in accordance with ASTM (C31/C31M, 2019) by mixing proportions as per IS10262, 2009. The mechanical properties of this new green concrete have been studied by adding various volumetric percentages of PET. This study demonstrates a 13 % improvement in compressive strength and 50 % improvement in split tensile strength after 7 days and 28 days of curing, respectively. Therefore, it provides an alternative and a better approach to reduce PET waste and improve concrete strength.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101196,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment","volume":"10 ","pages":"Article 100241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}