Chemical PapersPub Date : 2026-06-02DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-05010-1
Sadia Maalik, Mehar-un-Nisa Butt, Sajida Mushtaq, Ayesha Hafeez, Naheed Bano, Tauseef Anwar, Huma Qureshi, Salohiddinjon Yunusov, Shuqurillo Ziyadov, Muydinjon M. Muminov, Khudiyev Orkhan, Maksudkhon Sarimsakov, Ibtisam M. Alsudays, Khalid H. Alamer, Asqar Quvatov
{"title":"Sublethal dichlorvos exposure induces cytogenetic damage in Apis mellifera hemocytes","authors":"Sadia Maalik, Mehar-un-Nisa Butt, Sajida Mushtaq, Ayesha Hafeez, Naheed Bano, Tauseef Anwar, Huma Qureshi, Salohiddinjon Yunusov, Shuqurillo Ziyadov, Muydinjon M. Muminov, Khudiyev Orkhan, Maksudkhon Sarimsakov, Ibtisam M. Alsudays, Khalid H. Alamer, Asqar Quvatov","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-05010-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-05010-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Organophosphate pesticides are widely used in agriculture and may pose significant risks to pollinators such as <i>Apis mellifera</i>. The present study evaluated the acute toxicity and sublethal cytogenetic effects of dichlorvos (DDVP) in adult worker honeybees using mortality assessment and micronucleus-based nuclear abnormality analysis. Worker bees were collected from agricultural fields in Sialkot, Pakistan, and exposed under laboratory conditions (25 ± 2 °C; 60 ± 5% RH) to dichlorvos concentrations ranging from 1 to 40 µL/L. Mortality was recorded after 24 h, LC<sub>50</sub> was estimated by probit analysis, and hemocytes from control and exposed bees were scored for micronuclei, nuclear buds, and binucleated cells. Results showed a clear dose-dependent increase in mortality, with 16.67 ± 4.71% mortality at 1 µL/L, 46.67 ± 4.71% at 10 µL/L, and 96.67 ± 4.71% at 40 µL/L; the LC<sub>50</sub> was estimated at 10 µL/L. Sublethal exposure also increased cytogenetic abnormalities relative to the control group. At 1/3 LC<sub>50</sub>, micronuclei reached 5.0 ± 1.2% and total genomic damage 9.3 ± 1.7%, whereas at 1/7 LC<sub>50</sub>, micronuclei were 2.1 ± 0.5% and total genomic damage was 3.9 ± 0.7%. Micronucleus frequency differed significantly among treatment groups (F₍3,8₎ = 341.00, <i>p</i> < 0.001). These findings indicate that dichlorvos exposure is associated with acute toxicity and increased cytogenetic abnormalities in honeybee hemocytes, highlighting the importance of including sublethal and cytogenetic endpoints in pesticide risk assessment and pollinator protection strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 9","pages":"10355 - 10364"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871664","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 : 2026-06-01DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-05023-w
V. R. Sivakumar, M. Vinothkumar, C. Chanakyan, R. Ashok Raj
{"title":"Sustainable cellulose reinforcement from Pithecellobium dulce fruit skin for performance enhancement of Grewia hirsuta fiber composites","authors":"V. R. Sivakumar, M. Vinothkumar, C. Chanakyan, R. Ashok Raj","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-05023-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-05023-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the mechanical, wear, fatigue, and water absorption behavior of sustainable vinyl ester composites reinforced with <i>Grewia hirsuta</i> microfibers and cellulose particles derived from <i>Pithecellobium dulce</i> fruit outer skin. Cellulose particles (~ 3 μm) were extracted through alkali treatment, bleaching, and ball milling, and incorporated as a microfiller to enhance interfacial bonding and reduce void content. Composites were fabricated via manual layup followed by ultrasonication and room-temperature curing using vinyl ester resin with methyl ethyl ketone peroxide as catalyst. Five composite formulations were developed: V (100 vol% resin, VS0 (60 vol% + 40 vol% fiber), VS1 (30 vol% fiber, 1 vol% cellulose), VS2 (40 vol% fiber, 3 vol% cellulose), VS3 (40 vol% fiber, 5 vol% cellulose), with the remaining fraction being resin. Mechanical (tensile, flexural, compression, impact), tribological (wear rate, coefficient of friction), fatigue, and water absorption tests were conducted. Among all samples, VS2 (40 vol% fiber + 3 vol% cellulose) exhibited optimal performance with tensile strength of 142.1 MPa, flexural strength of 180.8 MPa, compressive strength of 159.9 MPa, and impact strength of 4.9 kJ/m<sup>2</sup>. It also showed superior tribological performance (specific wear rate: 0.023 mm<sup>3</sup>/Nm, coefficient of friction: 0.25), extended fatigue life (35,920 cycles at 25% UTS), and reduced water absorption (1.45%). SEM analysis confirmed uniform dispersion of cellulose particles, improved fiber–matrix adhesion, and reduced voids. The enhanced performance is attributed to the dual reinforcement mechanism, where <i>Grewia hirsuta</i> microfibers provide load-bearing capacity, while cellulose particles act as microfillers that improve stress transfer, fill microvoids, and strengthen interfacial bonding. This study demonstrates that bio-derived cellulose from <i>Pithecellobium dulce</i> waste can effectively enhance the multifunctional performance of vinyl ester composites for structural applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 9","pages":"10523 - 10536"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871574","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 : 2026-05-30DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-04999-9
Jawaria Fatima, Shaoping Tong, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin
{"title":"MXene-boosted ZnO/SnS2 ternary nanocomposites for synergistic adsorption and photocatalysis of cationic and anionic dyes","authors":"Jawaria Fatima, Shaoping Tong, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-04999-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-04999-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A sustainable approach to clean water depends on materials that can effectively remove organic contaminants. ZnO/SnS<sub>2</sub>/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites were synthesized by a one-pot hydrothermal method, and the Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> loading was varied from 200 to 800 mg to examine its effect in this work. The addition of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> MXene was found to improve charge-carrier separation and enhance the visible-light response of the system. These modifications helped assess their influence on the material’s ability to degrade cationic and anionic dye pollutants. The characterization results revealed that ZnO/SnS<sub>2</sub>/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (800 mg) displayed slower charge-carrier recombination, a narrowed energy band gap of 1.84 eV, and stronger absorption in the visible light range. The experimental findings showed that the ZnO/SnS<sub>2</sub>/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (800 mg) ternary nanocomposite achieved 98.3% removal of Congo red (anionic) and 99% removal of methylene blue (cationic) from wastewater after about 110 min of UV-A irradiation (λ<sub>max</sub> = 352 nm), along with a COD reduction of up to 90%. Radical scavenger tests confirmed that the degradation of Congo red is mainly driven by hydroxyl and superoxide radicals. The ZnO/SnS<sub>2</sub>/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> (800 mg) photocatalyst maintained 76% of its Congo red degradation efficiency after four successive regeneration cycles, demonstrating excellent structural stability and long-term durability. The results confirm that the ZnO/SnS<sub>2</sub>/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub> system provides a stable, efficient, and cost-effective strategy for sustainable wastewater treatment.</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":"80 9","pages":"10193 - 10217"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871609","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 : 2026-05-29DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-05004-z
Relita Florentika, Wulan Tri Wahyuni, Mohamad Rafi
{"title":"LC-HRMS-untargeted metabolomics for identification and authentication of celery (Apium graveolens) from two related plants with similar morphologies","authors":"Relita Florentika, Wulan Tri Wahyuni, Mohamad Rafi","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-05004-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-05004-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Celery shares morphological traits with other Apiaceae species, such as cilantro and parsley, all of which are widely used in commercial products. Once processed into powders or extracts, differentiating these species becomes difficult, increasing the risk of adulteration and compromised efficacy. This study aims to develop an untargeted metabolomics using liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) to identify and authenticate celery. The validation of LC-HRMS untargeted metabolomics, paired with partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and principal component analysis (PCA), was expected to resolve the issue of celery adulteration. Metabolite profiles were obtained from samples that were extracted using ultrasonic waves. Optimization of LC-HRMS enabled the separation of apigenin and the detection of 577 metabolites in positive mode. Using the mass-to-ion-charge ratio and peak-intensity data, we applied PCA to reduce the large dataset and PLS-DA to identify potential markers based on variable importance in projection and coefficient scores, which were found only in one species. Six celery markers were senkyunolide A, sedanolide, senkyunolide F, apigenin-O-dihexosyl deoxyhexoside, quillaic acid, and luteolin. The PLS-DA model validation was performed using fivefold cross-validation and a permutation test. The R2 and Q2 values of 0.986 and 0.972, respectively, indicate that the model exhibits high predictive ability, achieving 100% accuracy. Moreover, the p-value < 0.05 indicates that the relationship between the X and Y variables is not coincidental. PCA clearly separated the species, with QC samples clustering tightly. The total of 65.0% of the two PC scores helps prevent overfitting.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 9","pages":"10259 - 10275"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871502","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 : 2026-05-29DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-05021-y
M. Zahir Hussain, D. Jayabalakrishnan
{"title":"Sustainable polyester composites reinforced with loofah foam core, C. roseus fiber, and chitosan: mechanical, wear, fatigue, and machinability performance","authors":"M. Zahir Hussain, D. Jayabalakrishnan","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-05021-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-05021-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study presents novel polyester resin composites reinforced with waste rough Loofah foam, <i>C. roseus fiber</i>, and shrimp shell–derived chitosan particles to improve mechanical, thermal, and durability properties for applications in marine, packaging, biomedical, automotive, aerospace, and construction fields. The effects of fiber and chitosan contents were evaluated through tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, wear, thermal, fatigue, flammability, water absorption, and drilling tests. Composite AB4 (40 vol% fiber, 3 vol% chitosan) showed improved tensile (145 MPa), flexural (160 MPa), impact (6.5 J), and fatigue (25,452 cycles) properties due to strong fiber–matrix bonding. AB5 (5 vol% chitosan) exhibited enhanced wear resistance (0.0067 mm<sup>3</sup>/N m), thermal conductivity (0.42 W/m K), and minimal water absorption (0.042%), attributed to enhanced matrix densification. SEM analysis confirmed improved adhesion and reduced delamination. These results highlight the composites’ potential for high-performance, wear-resistant, and precision-engineered applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 9","pages":"10491 - 10503"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871603","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 : 2026-05-29DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-04995-z
Selen Soyalp, Esma Yildiz, Arzum Erdem
{"title":"Disposable electrochemical biosensor based on carbon nanotube-chitosan composites for miRNA-34a detection","authors":"Selen Soyalp, Esma Yildiz, Arzum Erdem","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-04995-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-04995-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Multi walled carbon nanotube–chitosan (MWCNT–CHIT) nanocomposite modified disposable pencil graphite electrodes (PGEs) were developed for the electrochemical detection of miRNA-34a (miR-34a), a biomarker associated with Alzheimer’s disease and various types of cancer. Electrochemical measurements were carried out using a three-electrode system, in which the MWCNT–CHIT modified PGE served as the working electrode. The electrodes were first characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and microscopic techniques. An inosine-substituted miRNA-34a-specific DNA probe was used as the biorecognition element and hybridized with the target miRNA via complementary base pairing in solution phase. Following hybridization, the electrochemical detection was performed using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) by monitoring the guanine oxidation signal. Due to the inosine substitution in the DNA probe sequence, the electrochemical response arises exclusively from the guanine bases of the target miRNA-34a. Under optimized conditions, the biosensor exhibited a linear detection range from 1 to 6 µg/mL, with a detection limit of 0.569 µg/mL (3.22 pmol in a 40 µL sample). The sensitivity was calculated as 1.52 µA µg mL<sup>−1</sup> cm<sup>−2</sup>. Selectivity was evaluated using non-complementary miRNA sequences. Overall, this biosensor platform provides a rapid, cost-effective, and disposable biosensing system for miRNA-34a detection. The combination of an MWCNT–chitosan composite modified electrode with an optimized electrochemical detection strategy enables a simple and efficient analytical approach suitable for low-cost biosensing applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 9","pages":"10115 - 10130"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871602","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":"Integrated biosorption of crystal violet using raw and cellulose-extracted Cucurbita pepo L. peels: experimental study coupled with DFT, NCI-RDG, and molecular dynamics simulations","authors":"Daoiya Zouied, Amina Benaissa, Nawal Bouzenad, Malika Khelfaoui, Ibtissam Boussouf, Radja Nada Boucetta, Erkan Can, Amine Titah, Noura Naili, Karima Bekouche, Radia Selaimia, Sabrine Boucetta","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-05022-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-05022-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the removal of crystal violet (CV) dye from aqueous solutions using two bio-based materials derived from the peel of <i>Cucurbita pepo</i> L. raw peel powder and extracted cellulose. The materials were characterized using FTIR and XRD spectroscopy. FTIR analysis of the peel powder revealed functional groups favourable for dye adsorption, whilst XRD analyses confirmed the nanometric crystalline structure of the extracted cellulose. Biosorption experiments carried out with a 15 ppm CV solution showed that adsorption efficiency increased with the mass of biosorbent, due to a greater availability of active sites. A maximum removal efficiency of 95.78% was achieved with 0.4 g of peel powder after 130 min, reducing the residual concentration to 0.66 ppm. UV-Vis spectroscopy confirmed the gradual decolourisation of the dye as the mass of the biosorbent increased. For cellulose, the adsorption process achieved 96.55% removal with 0.3 g after 70 min. The adsorption mechanism of crystal violet (CV) on α-cellulose was studied in greater detail using quantum chemistry descriptors, NCI-RDG analysis and interaction energy calculations. The results indicate that protonated CV (CV<sup>3+</sup>) interacts strongly with cellulose via hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions. Interaction energy calculations revealed a cooperative adsorption mechanism, with a maximum interaction energy of − 167.24 kcal mol<sup>−1</sup> for a three-chain cellulose model, highlighting the effectiveness of materials derived from <i>Cucurbita pepo</i> peel for CV removal.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 9","pages":"10505 - 10522"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871604","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 : 2026-05-29DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-04990-4
Anderson Y. Suárez-Heredia, Juan A. Torres-Luna, José G. Carriazo
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of Cu-Ni and Cu-Co nanowires obtained using CTAB as surfactant","authors":"Anderson Y. Suárez-Heredia, Juan A. Torres-Luna, José G. Carriazo","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-04990-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-04990-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This work reports the tuned chemical synthesis of copper-based nanowires, including metal nanostructures of pure Cu, Cu–Ni, and Cu–Co. The synthesized nanostructures were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive analysis (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results confirmed the synthesis of metallic copper nanowires using ODA (octadecylamine) as surfactant, and glucose as reducing agent, through a hydrothermal method. These nanostructures were then used as metal core for the synthesis of bimetallic nanowires. Thus, two different surfactants, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), were used for the synthesis of Cu–Ni core–shell nanowires, using hydrazine as reducing agent, in order to explore the effect of CTAB on this synthesis. Interestingly, PVP promoted higher crystallinity, in agreement with earlier studies, while CTAB led to more efficient nickel deposition on the core nanowires. Finally, CTAB was used for the new synthesis of bimetallic Cu-Co nanowires. These results confirm a key advance about using a new surfactant (CTAB) for synthesizing bimetallic nanowires, finding a new method for obtaining Cu–Co nanowires without needing external magnetic fields (a typical condition reported currently in the literature). The findings open a promising pathway for fabricating complex bimetallic nanostructures through straightforward chemical methods.</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":"80 9","pages":"10027 - 10041"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11696-026-04990-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148871503","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}
Chemical PapersPub Date : 2026-05-25DOI: 10.1007/s11696-026-04949-5
Thiago L. A. de Castro, Daniely O. M. Lima, Nathalia G. Santiago, Josenildes Botelho, Valfredo F. da Silva, Elenice S. R. Goes, Maria C. Vieira, Claudia A. L. Cardoso
{"title":"Balancing bioactive composition and sensory acceptance in Campomanesia adamantium (Cambess.) O.Berg leaf teabags","authors":"Thiago L. A. de Castro, Daniely O. M. Lima, Nathalia G. Santiago, Josenildes Botelho, Valfredo F. da Silva, Elenice S. R. Goes, Maria C. Vieira, Claudia A. L. Cardoso","doi":"10.1007/s11696-026-04949-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-026-04949-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Campomanesia adamantium</i> (Cambess.) O. Berg is a native Brazilian species with promising compositional and functional attributes. Its leaves contain a variety of phenolic compounds and volatile constituents with potential antioxidant properties, but their food applications remain poorly explored. This study evaluated the influence of leaf particle size on the physicochemical composition, bioactive profile, and sensory properties of <i>C. adamantium</i> infusions, with commercial teabag applications in mind. Leaf samples were ground to three granulometries (10, 20, and 32 mesh) and infused using distilled or tap water to simulate controlled and domestic preparation conditions. Physicochemical parameters, total phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin contents, antioxidant potential, and liquid chromatographic analysis were performed. A consumer panel (<i>n</i> = 100) assessed appearance, aroma, taste, astringency, flavor intensity, and purchase intention. Finer particles increased the extraction efficiency, resulting in higher antioxidant activity, particularly in infusions prepared with distilled water. However, sensory acceptance decreased for the 32-mesh samples. The 20-mesh particle size provided the optimal balance between chemical composition and sensory acceptance. These results demonstrate the potential of <i>C. adamantium</i> leaves for the development of value-added infusions, underscoring the influence of water composition on extractability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"80 8","pages":"9217 - 9227"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148783386","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}