N. A. Ershov, S. D. Khizhnyak, A. I. Ivanova, P. M. Pakhomov
{"title":"Self-Assembly and Gelation in Aqueous Solutions of the Amino Acid L-Cysteine, Silver Nitrate and Polysaccharide Carrageenan","authors":"N. A. Ershov, S. D. Khizhnyak, A. I. Ivanova, P. M. Pakhomov","doi":"10.1134/S1070427226060029","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427226060029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With the help of physicochemical methods (viscometry, UV spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy), the viscosity and structural characteristics of solutions and hydrogels based on L-cysteine and silver nitrate (cysteine–silver solution, CSS) and polysaccharide carrageenan (CAR) are studied. It is found that transparent, stable over time CSS–CAR solutions are formed, if CAR concentration in the samples is varied in the range of 0.0010–0.0030 mg/mL. We assume that association of opposite charged chain structures of cysteine–silver solution with CAR macromolecules due to electrostatic interactions takes place in CSS–CAR samples. Addition of an electrolyte (CuSO<sub>4</sub>) into CSS–CAR solution initiates gelation, electrolyte ions join as a linker CSS cluster chains, the same as in CSS–CuSO<sub>4</sub> gels. A scheme of self-assembly and gelation in CSS–CAR and CSS–CAR–CuSO<sub>4</sub> hydrogels is suggested.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 6","pages":"316 - 324"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148314741","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}
Mohammed Jaafar Ali Alatabe, Mohammad Ghorbanpour, Ali Farzi
{"title":"Optimization of Solid Phase and Liquid Phase Iron Exchange Processes for Photo-Fenton Degradation of Methylene Blue by Central Composite Design","authors":"Mohammed Jaafar Ali Alatabe, Mohammad Ghorbanpour, Ali Farzi","doi":"10.1134/S1070427225601767","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427225601767","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study aims to optimize the synthesis parameters of iron-exchanged bentonite catalysts prepared by solid phase and liquid phase ion exchange methods for photo-Fenton degradation of methylene blue. A central composite design was employed to investigate the effects of temperature, time, and iron-to-bentonite ratio on the photo-Fenton activity of the synthesized catalysts. The results showed that the optimized catalysts exhibited high decolorization efficiency, with removal percentages of up to 85% and 80% for solid phase and liquid phase ion exchange methods, respectively. The optimized conditions were found to be 175.68°C, 20.27% iron, and 84.73 s for solid phase ion exchange, and 150.67°C, 79.73% iron, and 48.24 min for liquid phase ion exchange. The response surface methodology and analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that the quadratic model was suitable for describing the relationships between the synthesis parameters and photo-Fenton activity. The study demonstrates the potential of iron-exchanged bentonite catalysts prepared by optimized solid phase and liquid phase ion exchange methods for efficient photo-Fenton degradation of methylene blue.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 6","pages":"325 - 335"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148314743","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}
Peter B. Fahim, Michael A. Mossad, Kurls E. Anwer, M. Salah, Mohammed E. Azab
{"title":"Advancing D3 Water Resistance in Polyvinyl Acetate Wood Adhesives through Environmentally Friendly Core-Shell Technology","authors":"Peter B. Fahim, Michael A. Mossad, Kurls E. Anwer, M. Salah, Mohammed E. Azab","doi":"10.1134/S1070427225601913","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427225601913","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) water-resistant adhesives are one of the most utilized in the wood industry and classified as D3 durability, exhibiting superior resistance to water and heat when compared to typical Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) thermoplastic items. The synthesized adhesives by conventional methods were dependent on using inorganic salts, such as aluminum chloride and/or other specific metal via emulsion polymerization seeking to enhance the durability against water and heat. The present investigation aims to improve the durability of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) to class D3 in accordance with European Standards related to wood adhesives “EN204-205”, through emulsion polymerization using core/shell technique. In this method, vinyl acetate was used as specific shell monomer with a mixture of Veova 10 and methyl acrylic acid in very limited ratio as core and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as cross-linker. The morphology was investigated by TEM microscopy and FTIR, thermogravimetric analysis was carried out to investigate the heat resistance characteristics. The results showed high water and heat resistance compliments the EN204-205 specifications.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 6","pages":"336 - 348"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148314745","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}
Nikolay A. Pershin, Mikhail N. Efimov, Vladislav V. Sudin, Viktor V. Ivanov
{"title":"Efficiency of a Dielectric Fibrous Filter Under Unipolar Particle Charging: Effects of Surface Potential and Grounding Probe Configuration","authors":"Nikolay A. Pershin, Mikhail N. Efimov, Vladislav V. Sudin, Viktor V. Ivanov","doi":"10.1134/S1070427226600756","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427226600756","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The problem of indoor air purification is becoming increasingly relevant every year. Among devices, filters based on dielectric fibers stand out, which capture precharged aerosol particles in the filtered air flow. In this study, we demonstrate the influence of the configuration of the grounding electrode located in the filter for removing excess charge to ensure safe filter operation on the filter efficiency in capturing NiO aerosol particles. This study proposes a method for measuring the total charge and local potential of dielectric polypropylene fiber filters. It has been shown that placing the grounding electrode closer to the outer surface results in significant potential non-uniformity, with the potentials between the electrode turns being approximately three times higher than those above the turns. This disparity directs charged particles toward low-potential zones, reducing overall efficiency. Conversely, shortening the electrode and embedding it deeper promotes uniform surface potential and maximizes total charge, which provide the lowest penetration rates for NiO particles (0.23 and 0.14%). Additionally, a proposed model of the filter electrical properties, in which each filter section is considered as a resistor, explains charge and current distribution. Finally, we discuss capture mechanisms and the contribution of each to the overall filter efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 6","pages":"299 - 315"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148314744","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}
D. O. Kalmykov, I. L. Borisov, P. A. Safronov, T. S. Anokhina, Hoang Thanh Long, S. D. Bazhenov
{"title":"Modelling the Process of Seawater Desalination in a Membrane Desalination Evaporator System","authors":"D. O. Kalmykov, I. L. Borisov, P. A. Safronov, T. S. Anokhina, Hoang Thanh Long, S. D. Bazhenov","doi":"10.1134/S1070427225603857","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427225603857","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study presents a dynamic numerical model of a hybrid membrane desalination system that combines evaporation module and condensation in hollow fibre membranes contactor. Developed in MATLAB/Simulink, the model accounts for unsteady heating and a closed gas circulation loop. A quasi-steady condenser module was first validated against experimental literature data, demonstrating less than 8% deviation in condensate flux. The Taguchi method was then applied to optimize membrane characteristics, identifying porosity as the dominant factor (optimal: 77%), with pore size (380 nm) and thermal conductivity (0.18 W/(m K)) playing secondary roles. These parameters were integrated into a full dynamic model of the evaporator–condenser system, which was validated against field temperature measurements from Vietnam, yielding <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.986. Over an 8-h daylight cycle, the simulated system produced 2.39 kg of fresh water using a 0.047 m<sup>2</sup> membrane area. While the validated framework confirms the concept’s technical feasibility, the optimized membrane configuration and daily productivity estimates remain numerical predictions that require pilot-scale experimental verification before practical deployment.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 5","pages":"237 - 248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148172702","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}
Lai Xiaoman, Peng Xinyuan, Chi Yuhua, Huang Jie, Tong Wenbo, Liu Hongbo, Huang Zhiyong
{"title":"Advances in Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B in Water","authors":"Lai Xiaoman, Peng Xinyuan, Chi Yuhua, Huang Jie, Tong Wenbo, Liu Hongbo, Huang Zhiyong","doi":"10.1134/S1070427225601652","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427225601652","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rhodamine B (RhB) is a widely used organic dye, but its high toxicity and recalcitrance pose a significant threat to water environments and ecosystems. Photocatalysis, as a green and efficient water treatment technology, has demonstrated great potential in the degradation of RhB. This review systematically summarizes the research progress on photocatalytic degradation of RhB globally, with a focus on the development of photocatalytic materials, reaction mechanisms, and strategies for performance optimization. It also discusses the existing problems and challenges in current research and provides an outlook on future development directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 5","pages":"270 - 285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148173213","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":"Green-Synthesized Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Nanocomposite Films for Active Food Packaging","authors":"Amina Sadi, Hafida Ferfera-Harrar, Tayeb Benhalima","doi":"10.1134/S1070427225601512","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427225601512","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Active and eco-friendly bionanocomposite films were developed using plasticized cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) as the matrix. Silver nanoparticles doped-zeolite (AgZ) and thymol (Th) were incorporated at varying concentrations to serve as antibacterial and antioxidant bioactive components, respectively. The results revealed the formation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) within a zeolite framework with a face-centered cubic crystalline structure. While the films containing AgNPs showed a slight decrease in transparency, they exhibited significantly improved UV-blocking properties, and reduced water solubility and water vapor permeability mostly in M/AgZ5%/Th2% film prepared at 5% and 2% of AgZ and Th, respectively. Furthermore, both additives improved the wettability of film surfaces. Th-included films presented antioxidant activity and those with AgZ displayed antibacterial effects against pathogenic bacteria. Packaging tests confirmed the ternary films effectiveness in extending the shelf life of strawberries and shrimp. Thus, the proposed active films offer great potential for enhancing food safety through packaging. </p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 5","pages":"286 - 298"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148173212","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":"Cu-Metal Based Click Chemistry: Synthesis, Characterization, and Anti-Mycobacterial Evaluation of 2-Oxo-1-((1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carbaldehyde Derivatives","authors":"Parth Manvar, Dharmesh Katariya, Amita Vyas, Ranjan Khunt","doi":"10.1134/S1070427224605230","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427224605230","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Click chemistry, exemplified by the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), is a pivotal technique in modern synthetic chemistry for its efficiency, selectivity, and mild reaction conditions. This method is forming 1,2,3-triazole rings from azides and alkynes, thus aiding in the synthesis of complex molecules. In this study, we exploit CuAAC to synthesize and characterize 2-oxo-1-((1-phenyl-1<i>H-</i>1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carbaldehyde derivatives <b>(7a–7t)</b>. These compounds were synthesized by reacting quinoline-based precursors with azidobenzene derivatives in the presence of a copper catalyst. We meticulously optimized reaction conditions, leading to a maximum yield of 96% using a solvent system of DMF, t-butanol, and water. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for anti-mycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although Rifampicin, a known anti-mycobacterial agent, exhibited exceptional efficacy, the majority of the 2-oxo-1-((1-phenyl-1<i>H-</i>1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carbaldehyde derivatives <b>(7a–7t)</b> showed limited or no significant activity. This study highlights both the potential of CuAAC in generating novel compounds and the challenges faced in developing effective anti-mycobacterial agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 5","pages":"261 - 269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148173223","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":"Effect of Electrolyte Type (H3BO3, NaCl, or Na2SO4) and Temperature on the Stability of the Passive Layer of AA 5052","authors":"Hadi Adelkhani, Leila Irannejad, Fatemeh Parsayan","doi":"10.1134/S1070427225600658","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1070427225600658","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, the corrosion behavior of AA 5052 aluminum alloy, a candidate material for nuclear fuel cladding, was studied using potentiometry, potentiodynamic polarization (PDP), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in three electrolytes (NaCl, H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>, and Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>) at two temperatures (25 and 38°C). The corrosion products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results show that the corrosion potentials (<i>E</i><sub>corr</sub>) of AA 5052 in Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> and H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub> electrolytes are similar and higher than that of AA 5052 in NaCl electrolyte. Depending on the potential and chemical composition of the electrolyte (presence or absence of H<sub>2</sub>BO<sub>3</sub><sup>–</sup>, Cl<sup>–</sup>, and SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2–</sup> anions), passivation and different types of corrosion (pitting, uniform, and partial corrosion) occurred for AA 5052. In Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> and H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub> electrolytes, AA 5052 exhibits acceptable passivation behavior: the passivation current density (<i>i</i><sub>pass</sub>) is low, and the passivation potential range (Δ<i>E</i><sub>pass</sub>) is extended. However, in NaCl electrolyte, the passive layer is not very stable: <i>i</i><sub>pass</sub> is high, and Δ<i>E</i><sub>pass</sub> is limited. Additionally, the stability of the passive layer decreases with increasing NaCl concentration. In all three electrolytes, the passivation current density (<i>i</i><sub>pass</sub>) and corrosion current density (<i>i</i><sub>corr</sub>) increase, and the passivation potential range (Δ<i>E</i><sub>pass</sub>) is limited when the temperature increases from 25 to 38°C.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 5","pages":"249 - 260"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148173222","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":"Efficient Catalytic Depolymerization of Waste PET Alcohols with Oyster Shell Matrix Materials","authors":"Linlin Zhao, Guoliang Shen, Shuncheng Wu, Tiejun Xu, Ruiyang Wen, Ying Meng","doi":"10.1134/S107042722604004X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S107042722604004X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The pollution control of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and the resource utilization of waste biomass are important issues for sustainable development. This study uses discarded oyster shell biomass after consumption as a precursor to prepare highly active calcium oxide-based catalysts through high-temperature calcination, achieving synergistic governance of “treating waste with waste.” The thermal stability, microscopic morphology and crystalline structure of the oyster shell matrix were systematically characterized through TGA, SEM, and XRD, and the correlation mechanism between the catalytic activity and physical and chemical properties was clarified. Based on single-factor experimental results, the response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the PET glycolysis process in a multivariate way, and a mathematical model was established by combining with the Design–Expert software to quantify the interactions of the parameters of reaction temperature (199℃), time (3.8 h), ethylene glycol dosage (16 mL), and catalyst dosage (0.39%) to achieve a breakthrough improvement of BHET yield of A breakthrough improvement of 83.53% was achieved. Compared with the traditional metal salt and ionic liquid catalysts, this biomass-based system can avoid the consumption of fossil resources and significantly reduce the difficulty of catalyst separation and the risk of environmental pollution. The research constructs a closed-loop recycling model of “aquatic waste-catalytic material-plastic regeneration,” which provides a highly efficient and economical solution for the green degradation of PET, and is of dual practical value in promoting the circular economy of plastics and achieving the goal of carbon neutrality.</p>","PeriodicalId":757,"journal":{"name":"Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry","volume":"99 4","pages":"216 - 226"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147807611","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}