{"title":"Utilization of Nickel-Modified Natural Zeolite in Catalytic Structural Reforming of Iraqi Naphtha","authors":"Mohsen Ismael Khalil, Raghed Yousif Ghazal, Nabeel Jamal Ayed","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400220","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research focuses on the utilization of abundant natural mineral resources in Iraq to prepare both unmodified natural zeolite and nickel-modified zeolite. These zeolites are employed in the catalytic thermal structural reforming process of naphtha distillates (35–200 °C) under initial temperature conditions (100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350 °C) using a constant catalyst ratio. The zeolites, prepared in two forms, 1% by weight, and with a reaction time of 1 h, are first tested to determine the optimal temperature. Subsequently, the catalyst ratio and reaction time are adjusted based on the initial conditions for each catalyst, to establish the optimum conditions for unmodified zeolite at a temperature of 350 °C, a catalyst ratio of 3%, and a reaction time of 3 h. For nickel-modified zeolite, the optimal conditions are found to be a temperature of 300 °C, a catalyst ratio of 3%, and a reaction time of 3 h. The catalysts exhibited the ability to form rings and facilitate hydrogenation reactions, resulting in the preparation of aromatic compounds that reach threefold their original concentration. Specifically, the concentration increases from 7.1% to 23.61% in the nickel-modified catalyst.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431588","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}
Sheetal Mavi, Sarita Kadian, Pradeepta Kumar Sarangi, Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Shruti Singh, M. Z. A. Yahya, Nor Mas Mira Abd Rahman
{"title":"Advancements in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science: A Comprehensive Review","authors":"Sheetal Mavi, Sarita Kadian, Pradeepta Kumar Sarangi, Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Shruti Singh, M. Z. A. Yahya, Nor Mas Mira Abd Rahman","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400185","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Technology, health care, and transport are merely some of the industries that historically rely on polymer-based materials. In past centuries, the creation of innovative polymer materials has been dependent upon extensive experiments and error procedures that require an extensive number of resources as well as time. With the objective to explore the transformative potential of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in material discovery, design, and optimization, this paper explores the integration of ML and AI in polymer-based materials research. Researchers are able to speed the development of new polymer-based materials with improved properties and functionalities by utilizing sophisticated algorithms and computational models. The use of ML and AI in polymer research is examined, with a focus on how these technologies may stimulate innovation and expand material science research.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431600","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}
Rahma R. Jameel, Ali A. Jubair, Ream A. Hussain, Huda A. Nuaman, Mustafa A. Alheety
{"title":"Environmental Concerns of Chemical Materials Usage: Balancing Progress and Law","authors":"Rahma R. Jameel, Ali A. Jubair, Ream A. Hussain, Huda A. Nuaman, Mustafa A. Alheety","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400230","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The surge in chemical usage outside governorate centers has become a focal point of concern due to its profound environmental impact and potential threats to public safety. This comprehensive article delves into the intricate dynamics of this issue, exploring the current landscape of chemical usage trends, and their environmental repercussions. It critically assesses the existing legal framework on both national and international levels, highlighting challenges in enforcement and the associated public health, and safety concerns. The discussion extends to proposed reforms, emphasizing the need for a strengthened legal framework, and increased community engagement. Case studies offer valuable insights, examining successful models and failures that shape lessons for future policymaking. The article further explores the role of technological advancements in enhancing monitoring and regulatory efforts and advocates for collaborative approaches involving government bodies, industries, and local communities. In conclusion, the article underscores the necessity of finding a delicate balance between economic progress and environmental responsibility. Through a multifaceted approach that incorporates legal reforms, technological innovations, and collaborative strategies, the future outlook envisions a harmonious coexistence of development and sustainability in the regulation of chemical usage outside governorate centers.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431624","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":"Adsorption of Haloperidol Drug on Alginate-Attapulgite-Ag NPs Composite","authors":"Walaa Hazim Hameed, Nashwan Hussein Ali","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400228","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work includes the synthesis of environmentally favorable and biodegradable components alginate balls containing attapulgite-silver nanoparticles with different amount of hydroxyapatite. The synthesized composite materials showed good adsorption properties in removing of the organic contaminants (antipsychotics, haloperidol). The addition of hydroxyapatite and alginate to the attapulgite (APT) clay enhanced its adsorption ability through chemical changes. In the current research, haloperidol adsorption is studied on alginate-attapulgite-Ag NPs composite. The experiments are carried out at concentrations of the haloperidol (25, 50 and 100 mg/L) at different temperature and pH with different amounts of adsorbent and contact time of 3 h. The remaining concentration of the drug after adsorption is calculated, and the results obtained showed that the adsorption efficiency is 97.6% at pH = 9 and temperature of 15 °C.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431141","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":"Modeling and Characterization of Ion-Imprinted Polymer for Arsenic Species Removal From Aqueous Solution","authors":"Nurlin Abu Samah","doi":"10.1002/masy.202300222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300222","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Arsenic (As) contamination is a global issue, especially in As-rich geological formations. In this study, an ion-imprinted polymer (As(III)-IIP) is synthesized and characterized in terms of kinetic modeling and application via solid phase extraction (SPE). As is detected by using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). The surface study is also included in this study, in which the differences between non-imprinted polymer (NIP) and As(III)-IIP before and after sorption are observed via field electron scanning electron microscope (FESEM). As a result, As(III)-IIP follows the pseudo-second-order of reaction in kinetics and reaches 95% within 5 min of removal. In FESEM micrographs, As(III)-IIP shows the particles on the surface are likely homogenous compared to NIP. Whereas As(III)-IIP after sorption is much more likely bigger than the original As(III)-IIP due to the expansion of particles during agitation in an aqueous solution. In the first cycle, 99.53% ± 0.45% of removal in real wastewater analysis is obtained via SPE. However, for the second cycle onwards, the removal is not removed totally, which shows that a new combination of eluent is required. In conclusion, As(III)-IIP shows good potential as a sorbent to be used for the removal of As from wastewater.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431226","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}
Arvind Kumar Yadav, Arushi Mahajan, Tania Sharma, Indu Bhushan, Ikhwan Syafiq Mohd Noor, Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya
{"title":"Analysis of Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Surinsar Lake in UT of Jammu & Kashmir, India","authors":"Arvind Kumar Yadav, Arushi Mahajan, Tania Sharma, Indu Bhushan, Ikhwan Syafiq Mohd Noor, Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400136","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Water in biological systems is not just a passive solvent but also plays a crucial role in the structure of proteins and nucleic acids, ensuring stability and flexibility. Macromolecules affect the state of water contacting them, affecting its order. Surinsar lake, a twin of Mansar Lake in Jammu, is experiencing deteriorating water quality due to human interference. A study examining ten locations found mean values for temperature, pH, conductivity, TDS, TSS, DO, BOD5, COD, total hardness, total alkalinity, chloride, sulfate, nitrate, oil and grease, turbidity, and faecal coliform. The findings call for new conservation policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431305","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":"Exploring the Potential of Hemp Fiber Composites for Sustainable Materials in Engineering Applications","authors":"Pulkit Srivastava, Ananda Babu Arumugam, Rajeev Kumar, Tarun Yadav, Serguei V. Savilov, Pawan Singh Dhapola, Anant Prakash Agrawal","doi":"10.1002/masy.202300255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300255","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The growth in the demand of sustainable materials being used in engineering has created a need for research into new and alternative materials. This research article is intended to explore the potential of hemp fiber composites in different promising areas, including environmentally friendly engineering applications. An in-depth analysis of hemp fiber properties has been conducted with a focus on the mechanical thermal and their chemical characteristics which makes hemp fiber more suitable in various engineering applications. Among the mechanical and thermal properties of hemp fiber reinforced composites, careful evaluation of tensile strength, elastic modulus, impact resistance and thermal stability is most important. A detailed study of basic processing methods has been conducted highlighting the recent advances and challenges in the extraction and preparation of hemp fibers. Further in this research the hemp is analyzed in comparison to other alternative materials including natural and synthetic fibres so that the unique benefits of hemp can be highlighted for various engineering applications. The environmental sustainability of hemp fiber composites is also thoroughly studied, emphasizing their biodegradability and positive contribution to life cycle assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431382","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}
Bhaskar Banerjee, Rajaneesh Kumar Verma, Nidhi Jain, Tarun Yadav, Mustafa A. Alheetyc, M. Z. A. Yahya, Munendra Singh, Vinay Kumar Verma, Ram Chandra Singh
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Selenium Bearing 24- and 28-Membered Macrocyclic Schiff Bases and Their Reactivity with Hg (II) Ion","authors":"Bhaskar Banerjee, Rajaneesh Kumar Verma, Nidhi Jain, Tarun Yadav, Mustafa A. Alheetyc, M. Z. A. Yahya, Munendra Singh, Vinay Kumar Verma, Ram Chandra Singh","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400176","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present study reports the synthesis of novel selenium containing 24 (<b>1</b>)- and 28 (<b>2</b>)-membered macrocyclic Schiff base ligands and their reactivity with Hg(II) metal ion to form complex <b>3</b> and <b>4</b>, respectively. The synthesis of the ligands are carried out by a simple condensation of 2,6-dibenzoyl-4-methylphenol and bis(aminoethyl/propyl)selenides in [2+2] dipodal manner in dry acetonitrile solvent under inert atmosphere. Furthermore, the reaction between the 24- and 28-membered selenium containing ligands and Hg(II) metal ion are carried out in dry methanol in argon atmosphere. Following the complexation of both the ligands, <b>1</b> (C<sub>50</sub>H<sub>48</sub>O<sub>2</sub>N<sub>4</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>) and <b>2</b> (C<sub>54</sub>H<sub>56</sub>O<sub>2</sub>N<sub>4</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>) when reacted with HgBr<sub>2</sub> yields monometallic complexes <b>3</b> and <b>4</b> with molecular composition of C<sub>50</sub>H<sub>50</sub>O<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>HgBr<sub>2</sub> and C<sub>54</sub>H<sub>58</sub>O<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>HgBr<sub>2</sub>, respectively, as calculated via elemental analysis and mass spectrometry. Moreover, the synthesized compounds are also characterized by various physicochemical techniques to determine the structure and reactivity, which includes UV–vis, FT-IR, multinuclear (<sup>1</sup>H and <sup>77</sup>Se) NMR, and cyclic voltammetry.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431511","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":"Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of 5-Chloroquinolin-8-ol Complexes","authors":"Sakar Mubarak Abdalrazaq, Iyad Suleiman Hamad, Afraa Saber Shihab","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400224","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study involves the preparation of various organic compounds. Ethyl2-((5-chloroquinolin-8-yl)oxy)acetate compound (S1) is synthesized by the addition of potassium carbonate to 5-chloroquinolin-8-ol and ethylchloroacetate. 2-((5-chloroquinolin-8-yl)oxy)acetohydrazide (S2) are prepared by the reaction compound S1with hydrazine. Several complexes of Mannich bases are obtained by the reaction equimolar amounts of compound (S2) with the metal salt solution of cobalt and cadmium (MCl<sub>n</sub>.XH<sub>2</sub>O) (S3-S5), using ethanol as the solvent. The synthesized compounds and complexes are characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, including Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance (<sup>1</sup>H, <sup>13</sup>C-NMR) spectroscopy. Additionally, their melting points, purity, molar conductivity, and magnetic susceptibility are determined. The impact of some prepared compounds and complexes on the growth of two antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, namely the gram-negative Staphylococcus and the ram-positive <i>Escherichia coli</i>, is studied. Amoxicillin, is used as control antibiotic. Some of the synthesized compounds exhibited significant inhibitory activity against the tested bacterial strains.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431592","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}
Nuaman F. Alheety, Bilal J. M. Aldahham, Noureddine Raouafi, Ahmed M. Mohammed, Mustafa A. Alheety, Rafaâ Besbes
{"title":"Molecular Docking Studies of Novel Benzimidazole Macromolecules","authors":"Nuaman F. Alheety, Bilal J. M. Aldahham, Noureddine Raouafi, Ahmed M. Mohammed, Mustafa A. Alheety, Rafaâ Besbes","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400232","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biologically active benzimidazole derivatives are successfully prepared. The produced compound 2-hydrazinobenzimidazole (<b>N1</b>) and 5-methoxy-2-hydrazinobenzimidazole (<b>N2</b>) have been synthesized via reacting aqueous hydrazine with 2-mercaptobenzimidazole (MBI) and 5-methoxy-2-mercaptobenzimidazole (MMBI), respectively. These two compounds are used to prepare the compounds <b>N3–N11</b>. The synthesized compounds are characterized by physical and spectroscopic techniques. Molecular docking of synthesized compounds indicates that compound <b>N5</b>, <b>N10</b>, and <b>N11</b> have good antitumor properties. Furthermore, the theoretical studies prove that all the synthetic compounds in the study showed good lipophilicity, with a range of 0.132–3.739.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431619","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}