{"title":"Nanotechnology origination: a development path for petroleum upstream industry","authors":"Manan Shah, Mitul Prajapati, Julie Minoo Pardiwala","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03924-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03924-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The word nanotechnology became a humming word of decennary. Nanotechnology application hikes oil and gas industry growth, as witnessed by undertaken research in the past few years. The application of nanotechnology has penetrated through different disciplines in the petroleum industry. This study covers nanotechnology applications in exploration, drilling, enhanced oil recovery, and well cementing. In order to improve the recovery of a field, nanoparticles can change certain formations and oil properties, which is beneficial. Accurate control and modification of particles at measurements (1–100 nm) have become the development direction of the oil and gas industry. The major challenges linked with the usage of nanoparticles are transportability in reservoir rocks and stability in liquid media; in order to achieve new applications and better performance, synergistic effects studies are proposed for examination in future nanotechnology research. The technology resulting from the synergistic studies can strengthen future nanotechnology applications in the oil and gas industry, chiefly for extreme pressure and temperature conditions. Most of the nanotechnology research in the oil and gas industry investigates laboratory experimental work. The lowest possible nanoparticle concentration is suggested for cost-effectiveness while achieving the desired performance. Further advancement in nanotechnology boosts the application of nanotechnology in the petroleum industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2037 - 2051"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769924","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 : 2025-02-18DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03948-2
Majed M. Alghamdi, Adel A. El-Zahhar
{"title":"Enhancing desalination performance of cellulose nitrate membranes via thin-film composite formation with halloysite nanotube additives","authors":"Majed M. Alghamdi, Adel A. El-Zahhar","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03948-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03948-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, the surfaces of cellulose nitrate (CN) membranes were modified through interfacial polymerization, employing halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) as additives to form a thin-film composite (TFC). The formation of CN-polyamide-HNT composite membranes (CN/HNTs) was confirmed by analyzing their structural and surface properties using various methods, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The morphology and performance of the fabricated CN/HNT membranes exhibited a clear improvement, including alterations in surface roughness, charge, and hydrophilicity. The water contact angle and porosity of the membranes were also measured in relation to the HNT content (0–0.1 wt.%). As the HNT content increased, the contact angle, mean roughness, and zeta potential decreased from 56° to 26°, 65.2 to 26.5 nm, and − 13.5 to − 25.9, respectively. Although the pure water flux decreased from 61 to 39 L/m<sup>2</sup> h with the addition of HNTs, salt rejection increased with higher HNT content. Salt rejection values of approximately 96, 97, 92, and 95% were achieved for NaCl, Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>, MgCl<sub>2</sub>, and MgSO<sub>4</sub>, respectively, reflecting improvements of 71, 59, 51, and 51%, with 0.1 wt.% being the optimal concentration for HNTs. The membranes were evaluated using samples of real seawater and groundwater. They demonstrated effective salt rejection and significantly reduced the total dissolved solids (TDS) in seawater. For the groundwater sample, the total hardness decreased markedly from 680 to 87 mg/L, corresponding to an 87% reduction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2483 - 2493"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769927","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 : 2025-02-18DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03949-1
I. Demirhan
{"title":"Preparation, characterization, and biological properties of carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels with Platanus orientalis L. extract","authors":"I. Demirhan","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03949-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03949-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current generation of wound dressings has several disadvantages, including a lack of antibacterial efficacy, inadequate oxygen and water vapor permeability, and suboptimal mechanical properties. This study explores the synthesis and evaluation of carboxymethyl cellulose-based hydrogels, specifically CMCF and CMCF-PO, which incorporate <i>Platanus orientalis L.</i> extract. Characterization through scanning electron microscopy showed that both hydrogels possessed porous surfaces with distinct textures. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analyses confirmed successful crosslinking via ester bond formation, indicated by a shift and narrowing of the O–H stretching peak. The swelling experiments highlighted that CMCF-PO exhibited significantly higher water absorption than CMCF. Antibacterial assessments demonstrated that CMCF-PO displayed superior antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains, particularly <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, with the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration values recorded, indicating its effectiveness in bacterial inhibition. In addition, both hydrogels significantly reduced biofilm formation, underscoring their potential in combating biofilm-related infections. In vitro biocompatibility tests revealed high cell viability, with CMCF-PO achieving around 91% viability after 48 h, confirming its low cytotoxicity. These findings suggest that CMCF-PO enhances mechanical and antibacterial properties and exhibits excellent biocompatibility.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2495 - 2503"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769928","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 : 2025-02-17DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03934-8
Yucheng Kong, Xuyang Liu, Wenjuan Jiang, Xiaochuan Li
{"title":"Photochromic properties of triangle terthiophene- and triphenylamine-configured diarylethene type dye with propeller-like conformation","authors":"Yucheng Kong, Xuyang Liu, Wenjuan Jiang, Xiaochuan Li","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03934-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03934-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A photochromic dye (<i>TPDA</i>) with helical structure was configured by attaching triangle terthiophene to triphenylamine units. It exhibits typical photochromic behavior when irradiated with UV (390 nm)/visible light (> 410 nm). Moreover, <i>TPDA</i> in tetrahydrofuran (THF) can be switched alternately between color and colorless state. In addition, it exhibits highly emissive character in THF and could emit bright blue fluorescence by UV irradiation. And the fluorescence emission efficiency was estimated to be 0.41. Under the UV light irradiation, a ring-closure reaction occurred and the blue fluorescence was quenched effectively at the same time. At photo-stationary state, the quantum yield was lowered to 0.10. Therefore, a switch controllable fluorescence “on–off” molecular system was developed when light irradiation cycle established (UV/visible light). Optimization of the dye structure was performed using density functional theory at the DND/B3LYP level of theory. The structural analysis reveals that the shorter distance between reactive atoms (< 4.2 Å) in the triangle terthiophene unit promotes the smoothly photochromism of <i>TPDA</i>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2401 - 2409"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769859","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 : 2025-02-17DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03944-6
Rauf Foroutan, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Reza Mohammadi, Siamak Javanbakht
{"title":"Carboxymethyl cellulose/hydroxyapatite/Fe3O4 bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads: an efficient oral pH-responsive carrier for doxorubicin delivery","authors":"Rauf Foroutan, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Reza Mohammadi, Siamak Javanbakht","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03944-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03944-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, an oral pH-responsive carrier, carboxymethyl cellulose/hydroxyapatite/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads (CMC/HAp/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>), was prepared to control the release profile of anticancer doxorubicin (DOX) drug. Surface morphology of the CMC/HAp/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads was studied using different techniques. The magnetic measurement studies revealed a good superparamagnetic behavior for the prepared bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads with a saturation magnetization of 28.73 emu/g. The pH-responsive drug release was verified by <i>in vitro</i> release test and showed a lower release at acidic media (pH 1.2) and a higher release under alkaline conditions (i.e., pH 7.4 and 6.8). Besides, the MTT assay revealed that the DOX-loaded CMC/HAp/Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> has the desired cytotoxicity against SW480 cells. According to the results, the prepared bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads have a high potential for being used as biomaterials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2461 - 2470"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769860","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 : 2025-02-15DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03941-9
Pierre A. Santos, Poliana M. Santos
{"title":"Green analytical method for COD determination using UV–Vis spectroscopy combined with machine learning","authors":"Pierre A. Santos, Poliana M. Santos","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03941-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03941-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current study describes the development of a simple, direct, low-cost, and high-throughput method to determine chemical oxygen demand (COD) in wastewater samples using UV–Vis spectroscopy combined with machine learning techniques. Robust models were developed using 289 wastewater samples collected in seven distinct sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Paraná state, Brazil. Principal components analysis (PCA) showed a considerable tendency to group samples from STPs that employed similar wastewater treatments. Multivariate calibration models were built using partial least squares (PLS) regression combined with inspection of regression vector and ordered predictors selection (OPS) to select relevant spectral variables. Results indicate the models are suitable to predict COD, with root mean square error of calibration (RMSEC) and prediction (RMSEP) lower than 14.19 and 15.00 mg L<sup>−1</sup> O<sub>2</sub>, respectively. Additionally, the models showed ratio performance deviation (RPD) higher than 2.75, indicating an excellent prediction accuracy. The analytical GREEnness (AGREE) score for the proposed method is 0.82, confirming its greenness characteristic. These results demonstrate that the proposed method can be applied in COD determination, allowing fast sample screening at a low cost with no solvent consumption and generation of waste.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2453 - 2460"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769734","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 : 2025-02-15DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03939-3
Ouahiba Hadjam, Khedidja Allia, Seif El Islam Lebouachera
{"title":"Rheological behavior of aerated fine powders: modeling the influence of aeration and material properties below the fluidization threshold","authors":"Ouahiba Hadjam, Khedidja Allia, Seif El Islam Lebouachera","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03939-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03939-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the rheological behavior of marble powder, raw flour, and talc powder in a fluidized bed system equipped with a two-blade mechanical stirrer. Shear tests were conducted below the fluidization threshold (0 < <i>U</i> < <i>U</i><sub>mf</sub>) and at varying bed heights (0 < <i>z</i> < <i>H</i><sub>mf</sub>) to evaluate the influence of key factors on powder rheology. A rheological model, based on Janssen’s analysis, was developed to estimate the torque and normal stress within the particle bed, accounting for powder properties and aeration rate across small-scale bed heights (0 < <i>z</i> < <i>H</i><sub>mf</sub>). The Kozeny–Carman theory for cylindrical and linear pore structures was applied to describe pressure gradient variations. The model produced accurate predictions that aligned well with experimental data across all three powders, within the conditions of “0.1 < Δ<i>P</i><sub><i>z</i></sub>/Δ<i>P</i><sub>mf</sub> < 0.6” and “1 cm < <i>z</i> < <i>H</i><sub>mf</sub>.” Results showed that increasing bed height elevates both stress and the required torque, while aeration reduces these values without affecting stress distribution or the overall rheological properties. Notably, each powder exhibited distinct rheological behavior: Talc required the highest torque for stirring, whereas marble powder demonstrated superior flowability and rheological performance under agitation. Key factors influencing powder rheology include particle diameter, bulk density, cohesion, and internal friction angle. Additionally, very smooth and fine particles tend to agglomerate, complicating their flow and separation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 4","pages":"2421 - 2436"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769735","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 : 2025-02-15DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03938-4
Amin Alvani, Ali Shayanfar, Raha Kaviani
{"title":"Cocrystals of antibiotics: enhancing antimicrobial efficacy through crystal engineering","authors":"Amin Alvani, Ali Shayanfar, Raha Kaviani","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03938-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03938-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Antibiotic resistance is a significant cause of numerous deaths, as reported by the World Health Organization, affecting both developed and developing regions. This emphasizes the crucial need for innovative approaches in drug development. Additionally, the pharmaceutical research field faces a significant challenge due to the low solubility of oral drugs, impacting a substantial percentage of formulated drugs. Recently, cocrystallization has emerged as a novel method that offers a unique advantage by enabling the formation of noncovalent structures involving at least two distinct molecules, with one being an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). In this review, we explore the potential of pharmaceutical cocrystals as alternative medicinal products. The specific physicochemical features of APIs can be enhanced while preserving their antimicrobial behavior. Hence, cocrystal engineering provides a promising approach to addressing challenges related to drug solubility and antimicrobial resistance.</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 5","pages":"2679 - 2694"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143930052","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 : 2025-02-13DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03933-9
Svetlana V. Strokova, Maksim A. Lenskiy, Sergey V. Sysolyatin, Natalia A. Alekseeva, Yuri A. Balakhnin, Valeria V. Eremina, Daria A. Kulagina, Danil I. Koleno, Andrey V. Ozhogin, Anatoly S. Penkin, Vitaly G. Uskov, Elena Y. Shumilova
{"title":"Review on synthesis of 1,1-diamino-2,2-dinitroethylene","authors":"Svetlana V. Strokova, Maksim A. Lenskiy, Sergey V. Sysolyatin, Natalia A. Alekseeva, Yuri A. Balakhnin, Valeria V. Eremina, Daria A. Kulagina, Danil I. Koleno, Andrey V. Ozhogin, Anatoly S. Penkin, Vitaly G. Uskov, Elena Y. Shumilova","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03933-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03933-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of energetic materials always involves a trade-off between sensitivity and performance. Replacing the common nitroamines with FOX-7 (1,1-diamino-2,2-dinitroethylene) has led not only to a reduction in the sensitivity of explosive systems but also to an improvement in their detonation performance, which is why FOX-7 is the subject of numerous studies. Despite the widespread interest in FOX-7, it is difficult to consider FOX-7 an affordable substance due to its high price, which is associated with small-scale production. The present paper has reviewed the synthetic methods for FOX-7. Two main routes to FOX-7 are currently well-known: a synthetic protocol using imidazole derivatives and a synthetic protocol with 2-methyl-4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine. The problems in the production of FOX-7 are discussed herein. The synthetic methods for imidazoles and 2-methyl-4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine used are considered. The properties of FOX-7 and its relevance of use are briefly discussed.</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 5","pages":"2643 - 2655"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929977","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 : 2025-02-13DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-03885-0
Adan Y. León, Anderson Sandoval-Amador, Darío Y. Peña-Ballesteros, Daniel R. Molina, Oscar Corredor
{"title":"Innovative density measurement techniques for vacuum residues of crude oil and their fractions using toluene dilution","authors":"Adan Y. León, Anderson Sandoval-Amador, Darío Y. Peña-Ballesteros, Daniel R. Molina, Oscar Corredor","doi":"10.1007/s11696-025-03885-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11696-025-03885-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growing availability of vacuum residues has provoked the development of studies that may improve refining processes to increase capacity conversion. Therefore, conducting a detailed analysis on the trend of the physicochemical properties of representative fractions is necessary. In this work, a set of vacuum residues were fractionated using n-hexane as a supercritical fluid and the molecular distillation process. The results show that the increase in density, micro-carbon content and molecular weight in the extractable fractions is associated with their SARA compositional. As a result, density determination for these extractable fractions by standard methodologies, such as ASTM D70, has shown limitations for samples with densities higher than 1.0879 g/ml. To measure the density of vacuum residues and their fractions, a density dilution methodology was conducted, using toluene as a solvent. In this study, 87 fractions obtained from different vacuum residues and processed with n-hexane and molecular distillation were selected. The proposed dilution methodology allows measuring densities with repeatability and reproducibility values of 0.0031 and 0.0061 g/g/ml, respectively. The average boiling point (Tb50) of vacuum residues and their fractions was correlated with density and molecular weight, to estimate their quality. The correlations of density and average boiling point properties Tb50 exhibited R2 correlation coefficients of 0.9949 and 0.9908 with <i>P</i> values less than 0.0031. The values of these statistical parameters show that the developed correlations have a confidence level of 95%.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":513,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Papers","volume":"79 3","pages":"1739 - 1751"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11696-025-03885-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143668012","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}