Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03925-9
Karuppiah Nagaraj, Chandrabose Uthra, Mohammed F. Albeshr, K. Raja, Gunasekaran Velmurugan
{"title":"A comparative study of methanol and aqueous extracts of Cucumis trigonus: phytochemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities","authors":"Karuppiah Nagaraj, Chandrabose Uthra, Mohammed F. Albeshr, K. Raja, Gunasekaran Velmurugan","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03925-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03925-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The method was used to evaluate the phytochemical composition, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial potential of methanolic and aqueous extracts from the fruit of <i>Cucumis trigonus</i>. Qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and tannins, all of which are known for their therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Antioxidant activity assays, including 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydrogen peroxide, lipid peroxidation, 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), and alkaline DMSO assays, demonstrated concentration-dependent scavenging activity in both extracts, with the methanolic extract generally exhibiting higher antioxidant efficacy. Additionally, the methanolic extract displayed superior lipid peroxidation inhibition, particularly in egg lecithin assays, indicating its potential to prevent oxidative damage. The antimicrobial assessment showed the aqueous extract had significant inhibitory effects on gram-positive bacteria (<i>Bacillus subtilis</i> and <i>Streptococcus aureus</i>) and selected fungi (Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans), outperforming the methanolic extract. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined through a twofold serial dilution method. Cytotoxicity was assessed using A549 and Hep G2 cell lines, revealing significant cell viability reduction in both cancer cell lines. Methanol showed potent activity against A549 with IC<sub>50</sub> value of 171 ug/ul, and aqueous showed potent activity against HEPG-2 with IC<sub>50</sub> value of 40 ug/ul.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2287 - 2298"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769901","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-18DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03992-y
Fazil Nazir, Anupam Agarwal
{"title":"Correction: Functionalization of Tinospora cordifolia stem waste charcoal (FTCC) and its utilization for decontamination of water","authors":"Fazil Nazir, Anupam Agarwal","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03992-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03992-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2639 - 2642"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769926","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-17DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03928-6
Thanh Tung Nguyen, Van Thanh Hoang
{"title":"Regime dynamics of droplet behavior in hydrophilic contraction microchannel","authors":"Thanh Tung Nguyen, Van Thanh Hoang","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03928-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03928-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The droplet-based microfluidics technology achieves precise control over the behavior of droplets by designing the microchannel, controlling the flow, and managing the interactions of liquids. In this study, three-dimensional (<i>3D</i>) numerical simulations were conducted to investigate the behavior of droplets in a hydrophilic microchannel. With a hydrophilic microchannel, both wetting characteristics and microchannel geometry play a significant role in influencing the motion and behavior of droplets. The research introduces various droplet behavior regimes influenced by the contact angle (<i>θ</i>), capillary number (<i>Ca</i>), and viscosity ratio (<i>λ</i>), demonstrating that the influence of the hydrophilic microchannel occurs only at low capillary numbers. A predictive model for the critical capillary number to transition between contact and non-contact behaviors with the microchannel surface is proposed, described as follows: <span>(Ca>fleft(lambda right)({a}_{1}C+{a}_{2}))</span>. This research provides valuable insights for liquid-phase system analysis devices that can analyze and manipulate fluids in a hydrophilic microchannel.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2337 - 2345"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769825","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-16DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03959-z
Jiangmei Pang, Xuhui Huang, Huining Wei, Xiaoyun Xia, Zishan Lin, Yindi Zhu, Kun Wang, Chaojie Wang
{"title":"Theoretical studies on the structures and properties of combretastatin A-4 and its five-membered heterocyclic structural analogs","authors":"Jiangmei Pang, Xuhui Huang, Huining Wei, Xiaoyun Xia, Zishan Lin, Yindi Zhu, Kun Wang, Chaojie Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03959-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03959-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A series of novel <b>Combretastatin A-4</b> analogs were derived by substituting an ethylene bridge with a five-membered heterocyclic ring. The structure and activity of the analogs were predicted by calculation, which helps find new lead compounds. The geometrical structure, infrared, ultraviolet–visible, nuclear magnetic resonance, and molecular electrostatic potential (ESP) of stilbene compound <b>Combretastatin A-4</b> and its structural analogs were calculated and compared by density functional theory ωB97XD/6-311++G (2<i>d</i>, <i>p</i>) method. Conceptual density functional theory analyzed the global reaction descriptor. The condensed Fukui function was introduced to describe the reactivity of each atom in the molecule. The global reactivity descriptor predicted that compound <b>w13</b> was stable and highly reactive. The pharmacokinetic analysis showed that compounds <b>38</b> and <b>40</b> may have strong genotoxicity and cardiotoxicity. Molecular docking showed that nitrogen or oxygen atoms easily form hydrogen bonds. Compounds <b>w4</b> and <b>w13</b> have stronger binding strength with 1SA0. The compound <b>w13</b> might exert excellent antitumor activity, and its pharmacokinetic prediction results showed high safety, which is valuable for further experimental research.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2567 - 2584"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769855","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-07DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03965-1
Pratik S. Khurpe, Supriyo Kumar Mondal, Debashis Kundu
{"title":"Experimental and modelling dataset of physico-chemical properties of cresol-phenol mixture","authors":"Pratik S. Khurpe, Supriyo Kumar Mondal, Debashis Kundu","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03965-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03965-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The dataset reveals the physico-chemical properties of phenol and cresol (ortho, meta, and para) over the temperature range of 313.15–333.15 K in atmospheric pressure condition. The mixtures cover a molar ratio range of 1:9 to 9:1, and experimentally density, viscosity, and surface tension are measured. The experimental measurements are used to estimate the isentropic compressibility, ultrasonic velocity, and acoustic impedance via mathematical models. The study offers valuable insights into the thermodynamic properties and physico-chemical properties, paving the way for improved design and optimization of relevant industrial processes.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2621 - 2628"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769853","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03957-1
Jarosław Chwastowski, Paweł Staroń
{"title":"Modification of waste beet pulp shreds with zinc oxide nanoparticles through adsorption to provide material with antimicrobial properties","authors":"Jarosław Chwastowski, Paweł Staroń","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03957-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03957-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research investigates the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and their adsorption onto waste beet pulp shreds (BPS) to create an antimicrobial composite material. ZnO-NPs with an average particle size of 50 nm were successfully synthesized and characterized using dynamic light scattering, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The BPS-ZnO-NPs composite was evaluated for its antimicrobial properties against a range of microbial strains, including <i>Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans,</i> and <i>Aspergillus niger</i>. The results showed that BPS-ZnO-NPs exhibited inhibition values of 92% against <i>S. aureus</i>, 96% against <i>C. albicans</i>, 94% against <i>E. coli</i> and 45% against <i>A. niger</i>, demonstrating significant antimicrobial potential. The adsorption capacity of ZnO-NPs onto BPS was found to be 181.8 mg/g, with an increasing trend in adsorption capacity observed as the Zn(OH)<sub>2</sub> concentration increased, although a decrease in removal efficiency was noted at higher concentrations due to surface saturation. This study highlights the promising use of BPS-ZnO-NPs as an antimicrobial material, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional antimicrobial agents, with a focus on utilizing waste materials in the creation of effective, low-cost composites.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2541 - 2555"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769889","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-03DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03931-x
Samaneh Mirali, Mohsen Heidari, Mehdi Ahmadi, Abbas Rezaee
{"title":"Green synthesis of pyrite nanoparticles: nanozyme activity and kinetic studies","authors":"Samaneh Mirali, Mohsen Heidari, Mehdi Ahmadi, Abbas Rezaee","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03931-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03931-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study was to present the green synthesis of pyrite nanoparticles (FeS<sub>2</sub>-NPs) as a nanozyme using <i>Acanthophyllum laxiusculum</i> root extract. The synthesized FeS<sub>2</sub>-NPs were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The operating parameters for the synthesis of FeS<sub>2</sub>-NPs, including surfactant concentration, temperature, time, and sulfur concentration, were investigated. The obtained results revealed that the optimal conditions for the synthesis of FeS<sub>2</sub>-NPs were 10 mL of the <i>Acanthophyllum laxiusculum</i> root extract as the surfactant, 200 °C temperature, and 2 moL sodium thiosulfate (Na<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) as an S source. The <i>Acanthophyllum laxiusculum</i> root extract had a significant effect on the morphology and particle size of FeS<sub>2</sub>-NPs. Moreover, the obtained results demonstrated that the synthesized nanozymes could display their maximum peroxidase-like (POD-like) activity at the temperature of 25 °C and the pH of 4.0. The kinetic parameters, K<sub>m</sub> and V<sub>max</sub>, were subsequently determined for the synthesized nanozymes of FeS<sub>2</sub> as 0.041 mM and 11.38 × 10<sup>–8</sup> M/s, respectively. In addition, high nanozyme activity was observed in the presence of isopropyl alcohol (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>O) and 3, 3′,5,5′ tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). Therefore, the natural surfactant of <i>Acanthophyllum laxiusculum</i> root extract could be a high-potential and eco-friendly chemical for the synthesis of FeS<sub>2</sub>-NPs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2375 - 2387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769888","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-03-02DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03950-8
El-Sayed A. Ahmed, Nabil Abdullah Al-Sagheer, Taha A. Razek, Ahmed S. El-Gendy, Fayza S. Hashem
{"title":"Synthesis of Faujasite-Na-type zeolite from partial de-aluminated metakaolin for removal of methylene blue from contaminated water","authors":"El-Sayed A. Ahmed, Nabil Abdullah Al-Sagheer, Taha A. Razek, Ahmed S. El-Gendy, Fayza S. Hashem","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03950-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03950-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, Faujasite Na-zeolite was synthesized using a hydrothermal method involving partial de-alumination metakaolin (PDK), sodium hydroxide, and aluminum sulfate. PDK is the solid residue generated during the aluminum sulfate manufacturing process. The synthesized Faujasite-Na-zeolite was evaluated for its effectiveness in removing methylene blue (MB), a positively charged dye, from contaminated water. The prepared zeolite was characterized using several analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The SEM micrographs revealed that the Faujasite possessed a high surface area and spherical crystals of diameters ≤ 1 micron. The efficiency of the synthesized Faujasite Na-zeolite in eliminating the methylene blue (MB) dye from tainted water was assessed. Various factors were tested including; the amount of zeolite added, the initial concentration of the dye, the removal temperature, the solution pH, and the contact period. The results indicated that the adsorption capacity of methylene blue wear (195.6 mg/g) was attained under the following conditions: an initial dye concentration of 0.1 g/L, a temperature of 55 °C, a contact period of 4 h, and a pH of 10. The adsorption data were analyzed using many isothermal models, including the Freundlich, Langmuir, and Temkin models. The findings suggested that the adsorption process is best fitted by the Freundlich isotherm model. Additionally, the kinetics of the adsorption process were investigated by applying pseudo 1st and pseudo 2nd models. The results indicated that a pseudo 1st order model effectively describes the adsorption behavior of the methylene blue dye using the Faujasite Na type zeolite.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2505 - 2515"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769649","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2025-02-26DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03956-2
Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Yashwantsinh Jadeja, Soumya V. Menon, Debasish Shit, Girish Chandra Sharma, Mounir M. Bekhit, Rasha Ali Abdalhuseen, Salah Hassan Zain Al-Abdeen, Ruaa Sattar
{"title":"Utilizing BN-biphenylene nanosheet as a potential carrier for thioguanine: a promising drug delivery system","authors":"Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Yashwantsinh Jadeja, Soumya V. Menon, Debasish Shit, Girish Chandra Sharma, Mounir M. Bekhit, Rasha Ali Abdalhuseen, Salah Hassan Zain Al-Abdeen, Ruaa Sattar","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03956-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03956-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A substantial amount of research has been conducted on the development of innovative systems for drug delivery. This study explores the use of boron nitride biphenylene network (BPN–BN) as a BPN analog of biphenyl. DFT calculations were undertaken for examining the interactions between BPN–BN and thioguanine (THG), which is an anticancer drug. The THG/BPN–BN system was found to exhibit chemical reactivity, making it ideal for the bonding of THG with the adhesive site. Additionally, the non-covalent interaction analysis was conducted to understand the complexes of THG with BPN–BN, revealing that the interactions between THG and BPN–BN were strong. Consequently, it was confirmed that BPN–BN has the potential to serve as a potential nanocarrier for THG.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2531 - 2540"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769669","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}