ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202405199
Tayyaba Naveed, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Amina Khan, Muhammad Azam, Sana Ben Moussa, Aqsa Habib, Mamoon ur Rasheed
{"title":"Dynamic Adsorption of Bisphenol A from Simulated Wastewater Using Arachis Hypogaea Husk-Based Composite","authors":"Tayyaba Naveed, Haq Nawaz Bhatti, Amina Khan, Muhammad Azam, Sana Ben Moussa, Aqsa Habib, Mamoon ur Rasheed","doi":"10.1002/slct.202405199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202405199","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A biosorption technique has been employed to investigate the removal of bisphenol A from simulated wastewater using Arachis hypogaea husk (common name peanut husk; PH) and its chemically synthesized composite with polypyrrole (PPY-PH). SEM images confirmed the heterogeneous, porous, and fibrous structures favorable for sorption, while functional group modification was tracked via FT-IR. Native biomass and prepared composite were employed to optimize the pH in batch mode, while in continuous mode, parameters like flow rate, bed height, and bisphenol A concentration were optimized, and outcomes were illustrated in breakthrough curves. The maximum biosorption capacity with PH and PPY-PH is 5.17 and 6.25 mg/g, respectively, at a bed height of 4 cm and a flow rate of 1.8 mL/min. The results exhibited that the maximum biosorption capacity for PH and PPY-PH was observed at a bed height of 4 cm, a flow rate of 1.8 mL/min, and bisphenol A concentration of 45 ppm. Biosorption feasibility was also studied using mathematical models like the Thomas and Bed Depth Service Time models on experimental data. The current study revealed that peanut husk and its composite have promising biosorption potential and could be utilized in upscale wastewater treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bi/BiOX/TiO2 NPs Nanoflowers for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction","authors":"Shujun Yu, Genxiong A, Xuqi Yang, Qiaonan Yu, Pengcheng Wu, Keliang Wu","doi":"10.1002/slct.202500485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500485","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For a considerable time, one of the most effective and promising methods for producing value-added fuels and chemical compounds has been the photocatalytic reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to CO/CH<sub>4</sub>. However, CO<sub>2</sub>'s high activation barrier and adverse reactions prevent it from developing further. Using ethylene glycol/water as a solvent, a multilayer BiOX(X = Cl, I) nanoparticle catalyst with plenty of oxygen vacancies was created in order to get over these restrictions. Furthermore, in situ Bi doping enhanced the photocatalyst's catalytic performance. The Bi/BiOX catalyst has a CO<sub>2</sub>-reduced CO yield of 31.63 µmol/(g·h), which is 1.83 times higher than the initial BiOX. The results showed that the addition of Bi enhanced the quantity of reduction sites and caused a redistribution of the surface charge of BiOX, thereby improving the efficiency of photogenerated electron capture and hastening the process of photogenerated carrier separation. By combining TiO<sub>2</sub> and Bi/BiOX to create a heterojunction structure, the light absorption range was increased and the photogenerated carrier's separation efficiency was further improved. Bi/BiOX/TiO<sub>2</sub> enhanced the rate of CO<sub>2</sub> reduction to CO reduction products to 39.65 µmol/(g·h), which was 2.3 times greater than that of BiOX (17.29 µmol/(g·h)). The yield and selectivity of CO<sub>2</sub> reduction to CO are shown to be improved by in situ Bi doping in this work, offering a fresh approach to the creation of effective photocatalysts.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202500282
Dr. Diana Hodyna, Oksana Bahrieieva, Dr. Yurii Shulga, Dr. Vasyl Kovalishyn, Dr. Oleksandr Golovchenko, Dr. Oksana Golovchenko, Dr. Maryna Kachaeva, Dr. Stepan Pilyo, Dr. Olena Trokhimenko, Prof. Larysa Metelytsia, Prof. Volodymyr Brovarets
{"title":"In Silico and In Vitro Studies of 1,3-Oxazol-4-yl Phosphonium Salts as Dual-Functional Antibacterial and Anticancer Agents","authors":"Dr. Diana Hodyna, Oksana Bahrieieva, Dr. Yurii Shulga, Dr. Vasyl Kovalishyn, Dr. Oleksandr Golovchenko, Dr. Oksana Golovchenko, Dr. Maryna Kachaeva, Dr. Stepan Pilyo, Dr. Olena Trokhimenko, Prof. Larysa Metelytsia, Prof. Volodymyr Brovarets","doi":"10.1002/slct.202500282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500282","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This report presents a comprehensive overview of the meticulous construction of a series of classification structure–activity relationship (SAR) models. These models are specifically designed to accurately predict the antibacterial activity of untested compounds against <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>. The binary models are based on 1687 chemicals and demonstrate a broad applicability domain for the structures for which they were designed. External validation with a test set confirms the models' capability to accurately predict the activity of newly designed compounds within the applicable range, achieving an accuracy of 78%–84%. The models were used to perform a virtual screening of a chemical library for compounds expected to be active against <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>. Six of the most promising compounds were synthesized and evaluated in vitro to assess their antibacterial activity. All tested molecules revealed high anti-<i>A. baumannii</i> activity. Our findings indicate that 3-oxazol-4-yl phosphonium salts demonstrate significant cytotoxicity. Notably, these compounds have been identified as potent anticancer agents, exhibiting IC<sub>50</sub> values ranging from 0.005 to 11.49 µM against the HEp-2 cell line.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202500281
Lina Jia, Zhikui Zhang
{"title":"Ru(II)-Catalyzed C-H Alkylation of Indoles at the C-3 Position with Coumarin-3-Carboxylic Acids","authors":"Lina Jia, Zhikui Zhang","doi":"10.1002/slct.202500281","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500281","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A ruthenium(II)-catalyzed C3-selective C─H activation of indoles bearing a pyridyl or pyrimidine directing group and subsequent conjugated/decarboxylative addition to coumarin-3-carboxylic acids has been demonstrated. This protocol efficiently afforded a variety of coumarin-containing indoles with excellent site selectivity, satisfactory product yields, and functional group tolerance.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202502097
Jieyu Xing, Bin Dong, Zheng Li, Haiyun Chen
{"title":"Structure and Biological Activities of Emodin Derivatives: An Overview","authors":"Jieyu Xing, Bin Dong, Zheng Li, Haiyun Chen","doi":"10.1002/slct.202502097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202502097","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Emodin, a common anthraquinone compound, is found in numerous Chinese herbs. Despite emodin's broad biological activities, its clinical use is limited by low efficacy, poor water solubility, and potential hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Chemical structural modification is an important strategy to solve molecular properties. More than 386 molecules have been derived from emodin, and most of them were found with improved activities. In the present review, we summarized all the emodin derivatives and their corresponding biological activities with the aim to provide a better understanding of research progress on structural modifications of emodin, as well as beneficial advancements for its further development.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202501449
Dr. Nobukazu Taniguchi
{"title":"Copper-Catalyzed Synthesis of Thiosulfonates Using Thiols and Water Through a Radical Process in Air","authors":"Dr. Nobukazu Taniguchi","doi":"10.1002/slct.202501449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202501449","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Copper-catalyzed oxidation of thiols under air atmosphere could prepare efficiently the corresponding thiosulfonates in the presence of water. The reaction proceeded smoothly through a radical process. On the other hand, the reaction using aliphatic thiols was necessary for the addition of iodide ions. Furthermore, disulfides were available in the procedure. The procedure could carry out under mild conditions. The cross -coupling of 4-toluenethiol with 1-butanethiol could give the corresponding unsymmetrical disulfide in good yield.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202406180
Jae Heon Sim, Sung Woo Shin, Eun Jin Heo, Na Woo Kim, Jun Hyuck Lee, Ui Joung Youn, Tong Ho Kang, Seulah Lee
{"title":"Exploring the Anti-Inflammatory Potential of a Steroid from Antarctic Lichen Umbilicaria antarctica (L.) Ach.: In Vitro, In Vivo Zebrafish Assay, and In Silico Studies","authors":"Jae Heon Sim, Sung Woo Shin, Eun Jin Heo, Na Woo Kim, Jun Hyuck Lee, Ui Joung Youn, Tong Ho Kang, Seulah Lee","doi":"10.1002/slct.202406180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202406180","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Chemical analysis of the Antarctic lichen <i>Umbilicaria antarctica</i> (L.) Ach. led to the isolation of four compounds (<b>1</b>–<b>4</b>). Among these, 9,11-dehydroergosterol peroxide (<b>3</b>) demonstrated the most substantial anti-inflammatory effects both in vitro and in vivo using zebrafish models. Molecular docking studies were conducted to assess the binding affinities of the selected compounds with important inflammatory mediators iNOS and IL-10, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were performed on the most potent anti-inflammatory compound. RMSD plot analysis indicated that <b>3</b> remained stable throughout a 200 ns simulation period, particularly with iNOS. RMSF plots also suggested a stable and well-fitted conformation of <b>3</b> within the binding site of iNOS. The complex stability during the simulation is attributable to the hydrophobic interactions of <b>3</b> with TRP463, which contributed over 40% to the protein-ligand interactions. These findings suggest that 9,11-dehydroergosterol peroxide (<b>3</b>) could be a promising new strategy for treating inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/slct.202406180","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202500454
Jayaprakash Meena, E. Manikandamoorthy, N. Kumaraguru, N. Sami Veerappa, Paik-kyun Shin, Jiro Tatsugi, Santhakumar Kannappan
{"title":"Organic Biomass Mediated-Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Multifunctional Activity: Anticancer MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, and Dye Degradation","authors":"Jayaprakash Meena, E. Manikandamoorthy, N. Kumaraguru, N. Sami Veerappa, Paik-kyun Shin, Jiro Tatsugi, Santhakumar Kannappan","doi":"10.1002/slct.202500454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500454","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study presents the green synthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO₂ NPs) using <i>Albizia julibrissin</i> flower extract, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach to nanoparticle fabrication. The synthesized CeO₂ NPs were characterized using UV–vis spectroscopy, which revealed a characteristic absorption peak at 310 nm, XRD confirming a cubic fluorite structure with an average crystallite size of 30 nm, and SEM/TEM showing a spherical morphology with particle sizes ranging from 10–25 nm. The nanoparticles exhibited potent antibacterial activity, with inhibition zones of 17.6 ± 0.8 mm against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and 15.2 ± 0.6 mm against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, demonstrating their broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy. The antioxidant potential, evaluated via DPPH assay, showed a radical scavenging activity of 78.4% at 100 µg/mL, comparable to standard antioxidants. The cytotoxicity study on MCF-7 breast cancer cells revealed an IC₅₀ value of 48.6 µg/mL, indicating significant anticancer activity. Furthermore, the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under visible light illumination achieved a 92.3% degradation efficiency within 120 min, highlighting the environmental remediation potential of CeO₂ NPs. These findings establish plant-mediated CeO₂ NPs as promising candidates for biomedical and environmental applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202500264
M. Suganya, N. Shanmugam, Annamalai SenthilKumar, L. Guganathan, M. Rajarajan
{"title":"The Influence of Molar Ratio of Reactants on the Crystal Structure and Electrochemical Property of NiO Nanocrystals","authors":"M. Suganya, N. Shanmugam, Annamalai SenthilKumar, L. Guganathan, M. Rajarajan","doi":"10.1002/slct.202500264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500264","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transition metal oxides such as nickel oxide (NiO) have garnered significant attention for supercapacitor applications due to their high surface area and excellent chemical stability. In this study, NiO nanocrystals were successfully synthesized using four different concentrations of NaOH (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 M), yielding samples designated as NiO-A, NiO-B, NiO-C, and NiO-D, respectively. The structural and morphological characteristics of the synthesized samples were thoroughly investigated. Among them, NiO-A exhibited superior crystallinity, as confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) revealed that NaOH concentration significantly influenced the morphology of the nanocrystals. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis confirmed the presence of Ni in the + 2-oxidation state in NiO-A. Electrochemical performance was evaluated through cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). NiO-A demonstrated the highest specific capacitance of 165 F/g at a scan rate of 5 mV/s, attributed to its large Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area of 462 m<sup>2</sup>/g, pore volume of 0.49 cc/g, and low charge transfer resistance of 65.13 Ω. Additionally, GCD analysis revealed an energy density of 3.2 Wh/kg at a power density of 1870 W/kg, highlighting NiO-A's potential as a promising electrode material for high-performance supercapacitors.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemistrySelectPub Date : 2025-05-22DOI: 10.1002/slct.202502514
Dr. Tobias Blockhaus, Dr. Christian Klein-Heßling, Dr. Karlheinz Sünkel
{"title":"Isolation and Structural Characterization of Some Expected and Unexpected Side Products in the Reaction of Dimethylmalononitrile with Lithiated Metallocenes","authors":"Dr. Tobias Blockhaus, Dr. Christian Klein-Heßling, Dr. Karlheinz Sünkel","doi":"10.1002/slct.202502514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202502514","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The lithiated metallocenes [LM(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>3</sub>XLi)] (LM = CpFe, (OC)<sub>3</sub>Mn; X = H, CN) react with 2,2-dimethylmalononitrile (DMMN) not only to the corresponding cyanometallocenes, but also to ß-imino- and ß-ketonitriles [LM(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>3</sub>X–{C(= Y)CMe<sub>2</sub>CN}] (Y = NH, NCN, O) and dinuclear ß-aminonitriles [LM(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>4</sub>─]<sub>2</sub>C(CMe<sub>2</sub>CN)(NHR) (R = H, CN). Lithiation of [CpFe(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>4</sub>F)] or [CpFe(C<sub>5</sub>Cl<sub>5</sub>)] followed by treatment with DMMN yields besides the desired nitriles also the difunctionalized [CpFe{C<sub>5</sub>X<sub>3</sub>(CN)CMe<sub>2</sub>CN)}] (X = H, Cl). The crystal structures of [CpFe(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>4</sub>COCMe<sub>2</sub>CN)], [(OC)<sub>3</sub>Mn{C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>3</sub>(CN) (CNHCMe<sub>2</sub>CN)}, [CpFe(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>4</sub>─)]<sub>2</sub>C(NHCN)(CMe<sub>2</sub>CN), [(OC)<sub>3</sub>Mn(C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>4</sub>─]<sub>2</sub>C(NH<sub>2</sub>)(CMe<sub>2</sub>CN), and [CpFe{C<sub>5</sub>X<sub>3</sub>(CN)(CMe<sub>2</sub>CN)] (X = H, Cl) were determined by X-ray diffraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":146,"journal":{"name":"ChemistrySelect","volume":"10 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/slct.202502514","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144108794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}