{"title":"Cover: Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 01/2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jccs.1990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.1990","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Focus of the figure</b>: Cu<sub>2</sub>O was synthesized via a one-step reduction method and combined with Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> in varying proportions to create Cu<sub>2</sub>O/Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> composites for photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. Characterization techniques, including XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-vis, and XPS, analyzed the materials' properties. Under low-power blue and green LED light, the Cu<sub>2</sub>O/Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> (3:1) composite exhibited the highest performance, producing 27.4 μmol g<sup>−1</sup> CH<sub>4</sub> and 30.6 μmol g<sup>−1</sup> CO. More details about this figure will be discussed by Dr. Ren-Jang Wu and his co-workers on pages 27-36 in this issue.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jccs.1990","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143116397","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}
{"title":"Preview: Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 01/2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202501001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202501001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 1","pages":"93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jccs.202501001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143116401","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}
{"title":"Contents and Masthead: Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 01/2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jccs.1991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.1991","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jccs.1991","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143116398","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}
Alireza Ahmadi, Mohammad Masoudi Farid, Sourena Masoumzadeh Khalkhali, Farideh Piri
{"title":"Molecularly imprinted polyaniline-modified electrode for quantitative detection of acetaminophen","authors":"Alireza Ahmadi, Mohammad Masoudi Farid, Sourena Masoumzadeh Khalkhali, Farideh Piri","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202400280","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202400280","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, a voltammetry sensor was prepared using the general molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) method based on polyaniline for detection of acetaminophen (ACT). The polyaniline molecularly imprinted polymer was made by electropolymerization of aniline in the presence of acetaminophen as a template using power supply, and then acetaminophen was separated from the polymer by solvent extraction method. Different concentrations of ACT were detected using cyclic voltammetry (CV) in water-ethanol solution, and a calibration curve with a limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.43 and 1.42 ppm, respectively, was reported along with a linear equation. The sensor showed a linear range between 5 and 40 ppm for acetaminophen detection. To investigate the selectivity of the reported sensor, a copper electrode was used to detect ACT and an ibuprofen solution was used as analyte for detection by the ACT-MIP sensor. Additionally, the nonimprinted polymer (NIP) did not show any significant peak in the presence of ACT. This sensor was able to detect acetaminophen dissolved in a real urine sample successfully. This novel sensor is prepared from polyaniline, which is a conductive polymer, and no other reinforcements are needed for the sensor's conductivity in the presence of template molecule, which in this paper is acetaminophen.</p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 2","pages":"229-236"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389117","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":"Removal of malachite green dye by adsorption onto chitosan-montmorillonite nanocomposite: Kinetic, thermodynamic and equilibrium studies","authors":"Mert Çetin, Yeliz Ozudogru","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202400331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202400331","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, the efficiencies of chitosan, montmorillonite, and chitosan/montmorillonite composites in various ratios for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions were investigated, and their maximum adsorption capacities were compared, and the effects of factors such as composite concentration, pH, contact time, dye concentration, and temperature were examined. Recovery attempts using different chemicals were also performed. Adsorption was analyzed using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, and thermodynamic analyses were conducted. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses were used to investigate surface changes. The highest adsorption capacity was found for the 20% chitosan/montmorillonite composite (400 mg g<sup>−1</sup>). Temperature studies indicated a decrease in adsorption capacity with increasing temperature. Kinetic studies observed that the data fit the pseudo-second-order kinetic model better. In recovery attempts, more than 95% recovery was achieved with HNO<sub>3</sub> and HCl. FTIR results showed that chitosan–montmorillonite interactions involved -NH, -OH, C=O, and C-O bonds, while dye binding was mainly through OH bonds. SEM analysis revealed that montmorillonite reduced surface cracks and roughness, creating a more homogeneous structure, and more rough areas appeared after dye binding. As a result, the chitosan/montmorillonite composite significantly enhanced dye adsorption capacity.</p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 2","pages":"196-210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389289","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":"Carbon dots as smart biosensing and imaging materials delving with antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral potentials against infectious pathogens","authors":"Debashis Tripathy, Sagar Kumar Mishra, Satyabrata Sahu, Arpit Katiyar, Neeraj Kumar, Tankadhar Mishra, Sribatsa Lanchhana Dash, Maya Datt Joshi, Prasanna Kumar Dixit, Manoj Kumar Sarangi","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202400372","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202400372","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the emerging era of infectious diseases, antimicrobials are widely applied against pathogenic microbes (i.e., bacteria, fungus, or virus) to avoid global mortality. Nonetheless, quite a few of the microbiome adopted genetic mutations over extended period and fostered sustainable resistance towards the existing and newer antibiotics. Carbon dots (CDs) are the carbon-based nanomaterials, unveiled their potential as antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral agents resembled with ease of synthesis, reduced toxicity, smart functionalization, high aqueous dispersibility, and auspicious biocompatibility. This review has emphasized over the discussion corroborated with the types of CDs and their synthesis, and numerous properties of CDs tailored to their biofunctionalization. Further the article was featured with the antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, bioimaging, biosensing, and anticancer responsiveness of CDs (in vivo and in vitro mode) followed by their biocompatibility, toxicity assessments, challenges, and future prospectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 2","pages":"163-185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389424","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}
Mark Justin F. Albao, James Rick F. Calsis, Joriz O. Dancel, Lyn Marie De Juan-Corpuz, Ryan D. Corpuz
{"title":"Silver nanoparticle-infused hydrogels for biomedical applications: A comprehensive review","authors":"Mark Justin F. Albao, James Rick F. Calsis, Joriz O. Dancel, Lyn Marie De Juan-Corpuz, Ryan D. Corpuz","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202400303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202400303","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Recent advancements in biomedical applications have highlighted the need for nontoxic and organic materials with versatile capabilities. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have emerged as a promising antimicrobial agent due to their exceptional physicochemical properties, whereas hydrogels offer potential applications in biomedicine due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and hydrophilicity. AgNPs-infused hydrogel can offer synergistic approach for various biomedical applications, specifically in wound healing, drug delivery, and antimicrobial coatings. The incorporation of AgNPs into the hydrogel enhances their antimicrobial properties, making them ideal for reducing infections and promoting tissue regeneration. Furthermore, AgNPs-infused hydrogel can serve as controlled-release systems for therapeutic agents, which ensures sustained and targeted drug delivery. Most importantly, this type of system offers a potential pathway for overcoming the challenges posed by traditional materials. While AgNPs-infused hydrogel offer significant advantages for various biomedical applications, challenges such as potential cytotoxicity, environmental concerns, and long-term effects require further investigation. Overall, this review comprehensively explores the synthesis methods, properties, applications, and challenges associated with AgNPs-infused hydrogel.</p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 2","pages":"124-162"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389165","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}
Syed Hatim Shah, Peng Song, Taihong Huang, Shakeel Shakeel, Jiansheng Lu, Aboud Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj, G. Murtaza
{"title":"DFT investigation on thermoelectric, electronic, optoelectronic, elastic, and structural properties of sodium-based halide double perovskites Rb2NaSbZ6 (Z = Cl, Br, and I)","authors":"Syed Hatim Shah, Peng Song, Taihong Huang, Shakeel Shakeel, Jiansheng Lu, Aboud Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj, G. Murtaza","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202400254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202400254","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sodium-based halide double perovskites (HDPs) present a promising alternative to Pb-based perovskites for safe solar and thermal energy conversion devices due to their high durability and non-toxic elements. This study examines the electronic, thermoelectric, elastic, optoelectronic, and structural properties of Rb<sub>2</sub>NaSbZ<sub>6</sub> (Z = I, Br, Cl) double perovskite compounds using density functional theory (DFT). These compounds, characterized by a cubic structure, show increasing structural parameters as halogens are substituted from chlorine to iodine. Structural stability is confirmed by evaluating the enthalpy of formation, Gibbs free energy, Born and Huang criteria, and tolerance factor. Pugh's ratio indicates the ductile nature of the compounds. All investigated halide compounds exhibit an indirect band gap ranging from 3.9 to 2.34 eV, with valence and conduction band extrema located at different symmetry points, and a higher effective mass of holes is noted. This study also analyzes the refractive index, optical loss, light absorption, and polarization across the energy range of 0–10 eV. The spectral characteristics indicate that these HDPs are suitable for optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices due to their absorption in the visible and near-ultraviolet spectra. High figures of merit (0.45–0.6) derived from power factor and thermal conductivity calculations suggest the potential of these compositions as thermoelectric devices. These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of these materials, facilitating their further deployment.</p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 2","pages":"211-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389425","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}
Samreen Afzal, Sultan Ullah, Misbah Shahid, Tayyaba Najam, Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Altaf Nazir
{"title":"Metal oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis and applications in energy, biomedical, and environment sector","authors":"Samreen Afzal, Sultan Ullah, Misbah Shahid, Tayyaba Najam, Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Muhammad Altaf Nazir","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202400347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202400347","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs), pivotal in cutting-edge research, are examined comprehensively in this article. Encompassing definition, types, and applications, the focus intensifies on synthesis methods. Detailed discussions include chemical synthesis approaches for silver oxide, zinc oxide, nickel oxide, copper oxide, and tin oxide NPs. Additionally, the article emphasizes the burgeoning significance of green synthesis methods in tailoring these NPs. The applications section underscores their pivotal role in wastewater treatment, water splitting, and biomedical fields. This targeted resource offers in-depth insights into MONP synthesis, bridging the gap between traditional and environmentally conscious methodologies, for researchers and practitioners in emerging technologies. In this article, future perspectives are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"72 2","pages":"96-123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143389426","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":"Preview: Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society 12/2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jccs.202412001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jccs.202412001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17262,"journal":{"name":"Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society","volume":"71 12","pages":"1496"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jccs.202412001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142861495","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}