Thais R. Cruz, Juliana I. P. Maia, Pedro I. S. Maia, Antonio E. H. Machado, Beatriz E. Goi, Lionel Delaude, Valdemiro P. Carvalho-Jr
{"title":"Heterobimetallic Pd-Ru Catalysts for the Synthesis of Functionalized Polynorbornenes via Reductive Heck/ROMP Reactions","authors":"Thais R. Cruz, Juliana I. P. Maia, Pedro I. S. Maia, Antonio E. H. Machado, Beatriz E. Goi, Lionel Delaude, Valdemiro P. Carvalho-Jr","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70401","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Heterobimetallic complexes offer greater versatility for applications in homogeneous catalysis than their monometallic counterparts. To take advantage of this synergy, three [Pd(<i>N,N,S</i>-TSC)(4-NH<sub>2</sub>Py)] complexes (<b>mono-Pd</b><sup><b>Me</b></sup>, <b>mono-Pd</b><sup><b>Me,Me</b></sup> and <b>mono-Pd</b><sup><b>Ph</b></sup>) were synthesized from [PdCl<sub>2</sub>(MeCN)<sub>2</sub>] and appropriate thiosemicarbazide (TSC) ligand precursors, followed by the addition of 4-aminopyridine (4-NH<sub>2</sub>Py). The reaction of these mono-Pd<sup>L</sup> complexes with [RuCl<sub>2</sub>(η<sup>6</sup>-<i>p</i>-cymene)]<sub>2</sub> then afforded three heterobimetallic complexes with the generic formula [{RuCl<sub>2</sub>(<i>p</i>-cymene)}-μ-{(4-NH<sub>2</sub>Py)Pd (TSC)}] (<b>Ru-Pd</b><sup><b>Me</b></sup>, <b>Ru-Pd</b><sup><b>Me,Me</b></sup> and <b>Ru-Pd</b><sup><b>Ph</b></sup>). All these novel compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, spectroscopic techniques, cyclic voltammetry, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The molecular structure of <b>mono-Pd</b><sup><b>Me</b></sup> was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The Ru-Pd<sup>L</sup> complexes were evaluated as bifunctional catalysts in the reductive Heck coupling of norbornadiene (NBD) with iodobenzene and the ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) of phenylnorbornene (Ph-NBE). They were very active for the reductive Heck reaction, reaching yields higher than 90% when a [Pd]/[NBD]/[PhI] ratio of 1/418/1344 was employed at 120°C. Upon activation with ethyl diazoacetate (EDA), they were also able to polymerize Ph-NBE with yields around 70% using a [Ph-NBE]/[Ru-Pd<sup>L</sup>] ratio of 3000 at 50°C for 30 min. The <b>Ru-Pd</b><sup><b>Me,Me</b></sup> complex showed the highest activity in the ROMP of Ph-NBE and was successfully applied for mediating the synthesis of poly (Ph-NBE) from NBD via tandem catalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aoc.70401","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AIE Ligand-Based Luminescent Cd(II)-MOFs for Rapid and Selective Sensing of Pesticide DCN and Practical Application in Vegetable Samples","authors":"Qing-Yun Yang, Yi-Xuan Shi, Shu-Qing Yao, Yong Ju, Jing Ru","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70400","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Food safety issues have become society's focus and have been directly tied to consumer health. In order to guarantee food safety and public health, it was crucial to create innovative food testing methods that were effective, precise, and convenient. Herein, we successfully constructed two new luminescent metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) via solvothermal conditions, designated as [Cd<sub>3</sub>(TFBA)<sub>2</sub>(DMSO)<sub>2</sub>(DIMB)]<sub>n</sub> (<b>CdMOF-1</b>) and [Cd<sub>3</sub>(TFBA)<sub>2</sub>(DMSO)<sub>2</sub>(DMIMB)]<sub>n</sub> (<b>CdMOF-2</b>) (H<sub>3</sub>TFBA = tris(3′-F-4′-carboxybiphenyl)amine, DIMB = 1,4-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)butane), DMIMB = 1,4-di(1H-2-methylimidazol-1-yl) butane, DMSO = Dimethyl sulfoxide). <b>CdMOF-1</b> and <b>CdMOF-2</b> were investigated by single-crystal X-ray analysis and infrared spectroscopy (IR), X-ray powder diffraction (PXRD) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The fluorescence property studies demonstrated that <b>CdMOF-1</b> and <b>CdMOF-2</b> exhibited high selectivity, recyclability, and sensitivity in the detection of 2,6-dichloro-4-nitroaniline (DCN) in actual vegetable samples with low limited detection (LOD) of 0.499 μM, 0.480 μM for <b>CdMOF-1</b> and 0.308 μM, 0.380 μM for <b>CdMOF-2,</b> respectively. In situ imaging experiment results indicated that <b>CdMOF-1</b> and <b>CdMOF-2</b> have the potentiality to quickly and in situ identify pesticide residues on the surfaces of vegetable samples. Interestingly, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were also prepared for visual detection of DCN under 365 nm UV light. These findings exhibited that <b>CdMOF-1</b> and <b>CdMOF-2</b> could serve as portable luminescent sensors for the detection of DCN.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ravikant Shekhar, H. S. Prakash, Chandan Shivamallu, Shiva Prasad Panjala, Mostafa Abdelrahman, Sudisha Jogaiah, Nagaraj Geetha
{"title":"Plant-Inspired Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)-Based Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging for Breast Cancer Drug Delivery","authors":"Ravikant Shekhar, H. S. Prakash, Chandan Shivamallu, Shiva Prasad Panjala, Mostafa Abdelrahman, Sudisha Jogaiah, Nagaraj Geetha","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70409","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide, with treatment often challenged by genetic and non-genetic resistance mechanisms. This study presents a novel, eco-friendly approach for synthesizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using the ethyl acetate extract of <i>Piper betle</i> var. Mysuru, an agriculturally significant plant known for its bioactive phytochemicals. This green synthesis method not only minimizes environmental impact but also enhances the therapeutic potential of the resulting nanoparticles. Characterization of the AuNPs revealed their spherical, nanocrystalline nature with a face-centered cubic lattice and diameters ranging from 14 to 34 nm (25 nm average). The AuNPs demonstrated remarkable cytotoxicity against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines, achieving an IC<sub>50</sub> value of 9.06 ± 0.51 μg/mL, outperforming plant extracts and conventional therapies. Hemolytic assays further confirmed their safety, with minimal hemolysis (8.67%), supporting their potential for safe systemic circulation. The study's novelty is identifying decoside, a bioactive compound in <i>P. betle</i>, as a potent inhibitor of the EGFR signaling pathway. Molecular docking and dynamic simulations revealed strong binding interactions between decoside and target proteins, disrupting pathways critical to cancer cell proliferation. This work highlights the potential of <i>P. betle</i>-mediated AuNPs as a sustainable, scalable, and highly effective solution for breast cancer therapy. Their affordability, eco-friendliness, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy underscore their promise for clinical applications and large-scale production, paving the way for advanced cancer therapeutics with reduced side effects.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145146995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formulation, Characterization, Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity, and Antiprostate Cancer Efficacies of Plant-Based Nanoparticles","authors":"Zehui Rao, Zhangjie Jiang, Chengyu Zou, Yida Zhang","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70353","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70353","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Here, we show how <i>Boswellia thurifera</i> extract may be used to bio-inspiredly synthesize zinc nanoparticles. <i>B. thurifera</i> was employed as an environmentally friendly medium that served as both an in situ stabilizer and a green reductant for the produced zinc nanoparticles. The intrinsic structural characteristics of the as-synthesized Zn NPs were studied by FE-SEM, EDX, XRD, and UV–Vis. Prostate cancer cell lines were used to evaluate the biogenic Zn NPs' antiprostate cancer capabilities. The MTT experiment showed that the Zn NPs could strongly inhibit the proliferation of LNCaP clone FGC-Luc2 cancer cells. In contrast to their corresponding control, Zn NPs prevent colony development. More importantly, the cells molecular pathway analysis treated with zinc nanoparticles showed that the extract increases the expression of p53 while suppressing the expression of STAT3 in cells. This suggests that STAT3 and p53 are the primary players responsible for the biological events that the extract triggers in human prostate cancer cells. Our data suggest that zinc nanoparticles might be a very promising anticancer drug against human prostate cancer cells.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145146570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ling Yue, Jingjing Qiao, Yefang Yang, Shaowen Qie, Zhilin Mu, Yongyang Chen, Yuejiao Jia, Ming Hu
{"title":"A Zinc-Based Coordination Supramolecule Sensor for Sensitive Detection of Salbutamol Molecule","authors":"Ling Yue, Jingjing Qiao, Yefang Yang, Shaowen Qie, Zhilin Mu, Yongyang Chen, Yuejiao Jia, Ming Hu","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70406","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>As a banned substance misused in doping drugs and lean meat powders, salbutamol (SAL) poses a potential threat to human health. Here, a luminescence zinc-based coordination supramolecule sensor was constructed from 2-(2′-pyridyl)benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (Hpbca) ligand and zinc sulfate in the self-assembly process under solvothermal conditions, namely, [Zn<sub>2</sub>(pbca)<sub>2</sub>(SO<sub>4</sub>)(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>3</sub>] (<b>1</b>), which could function as an efficient fluorescence probe for the detection of SAL. The single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex <b>1</b> possesses distinctive binuclear building units, which are interlinked to form a three-dimensional supramolecule framework through the interactions of π···π stacking and hydrogen bonding. Complex <b>1</b> demonstrated exceptional performances with a high sensitivity (the limit of detection: 0.357 ppm), excellent anti-interference, and rapid response time. The fluorescence sensing mechanism of complex <b>1</b> toward SAL was systematically investigated through comprehensive experiments and DFT calculations. For practical implementations, we developed portable low-cost test strips by incorporating complex <b>1</b> into polymer materials, which enabled visual SAL detection through distinct color changes under the UV irradiation of 365 nm. These composite films exhibited reliable performance in recognizing SAL with the naked eye, offering promising feasibility for on-site monitoring in the fields of anti-doping and food safety.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145146472","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manojna R. Nayak, Ravindra R. Kamble, Vishwa B. Nadoni, Arun K. Shettar, Joy H. Hoskeri, Rangappa S. Keri
{"title":"Adroit Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Multivariate Photocatalytic Degradation of Alizarin Yellow R Dye and Biomedical Applications","authors":"Manojna R. Nayak, Ravindra R. Kamble, Vishwa B. Nadoni, Arun K. Shettar, Joy H. Hoskeri, Rangappa S. Keri","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70397","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In an effort to address the issues of water pollution, it is crucial to foster extremely durable and solar light-sensitive photocatalysts for accelerating the elimination of organic dyes from wastewater. Solar-driven photocatalytic dye degradation has been touted as a novel, feasible, and economical method as it leverages an interminable and renewable energy source. In this study, liquid jaggery, a natural and renewable reducing agent, was employed for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) under ambient conditions. Various analytical techniques are used to ascertain morphological, structural, and compositional characteristics. The catalytic activity of prepared Ag NPs was assessed on alizarin yellow R (AYR) as a pollutant organic dye. The produced silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) displayed efficacious photocatalytic activity when tested against the AYR dye. A systematic investigation was undertaken to elucidate the effects of critical reaction parameters, including temperature, pH, exposure duration, and catalyst dosage, on the solar-driven photocatalytic decomposition of AYR dye. Remarkably, the Ag NPs exhibited outstanding catalytic efficacy, achieving an impressive 95.87% degradation within 30 h, underscoring their substantial potential for advanced wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. Furthermore, the study underscores the versatile nature of Ag NPs, extending their applicability beyond environmental remediation to advanced biomedical domains. These applications include their utilization as antimicrobial agents in dentistry and dental implants, antitumor agents, antidiabetic, and facilitators of wound healing. The dual functionality of Ag NPs, bridging sustainable environmental technologies and innovative biomedical solutions, highlights their transformative potential in addressing contemporary scientific and technological challenges.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145110932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianfeng Ye, Xinhai Wang, Dahai Yu, Fuqiang Ai, Songguo Yu, Jiayi Shen, Shenshang Lu, Qingquan Xiao, Shen Li, Quan Xie
{"title":"Enhanced Photocatalytic, Mechanical, and Optical Performance of Rare-Earth–Doped Mg₂Si: First-Principles Calculations and Machine Learning","authors":"Jianfeng Ye, Xinhai Wang, Dahai Yu, Fuqiang Ai, Songguo Yu, Jiayi Shen, Shenshang Lu, Qingquan Xiao, Shen Li, Quan Xie","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70396","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70396","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Broadband light absorption, mechanical resilience, and efficient surface catalysis are all crucial for photocatalytic semiconductors, yet they are rarely improved together in one material. We combine first-principles calculations with machine-learning interpretability and Pearson correlation analyses to reveal that rare-earth (La, Er) doping of Mg₂Si can synergistically enhance its optoelectronic, mechanical, and hydrogen-evolution performance. La doping introduces conduction-band impurity states via La-5d/Si-3p orbital hybridization, boosting sub-bandgap (infrared) absorption by 60-fold (~0.6 × 10<sup>5</sup> cm<sup>−1</sup>) and extending the absorption edge into the near-infrared—translating to a solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency of up to 39.86%. It also percolates a metallic bond network that doubles the Poisson's ratio (0.23 → 0.46), transforming Mg₂Si from brittle to ductile. Er doping, in contrast, localizes 4f orbitals, yielding exciton-like absorption peaks (~10<sup>5</sup> cm<sup>−1</sup>) in the ultraviolet and inducing a distinct electronic and mechanical response. Both dopants push the Fermi level into the conduction band (degenerate n-type doping), fundamentally altering carrier characteristics. Catalytically, La doping generates delocalized sp<sup>3</sup>d<sup>2</sup> orbitals that give near-thermoneutral hydrogen adsorption (Δ<i>G</i><sub><i>H*</i></sub> ≈ −0.04 eV), outperforming noble-metal catalysts, whereas Er's extended electron density enhances H binding at the cost of slower H₂ desorption. SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) analysis further identifies the key orbital and elastic descriptors governing these trends, providing a mechanistic blueprint.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to “Byproduct-Free, One-Pot Synthesis of Ortho-Hydroxy Aryl Assimilated Dihydropyrimidones Overengineered Sulfonated Graphene Oxide at Room Temperature”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70398","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <span>S. Mathapati</span>, <span>M. Swami</span>, <span>V. More</span>, <span>A. Pandey</span>, <span>S. Kusuma</span>, and <span>A. Jadhav</span>, “ <span>Byproduct-Free, One-Pot Synthesis of Ortho Hydroxy Aryl Assimilated Dihydropyrimidones Over-Engineered Sulfonated Graphene Oxide at Room Temperature</span>,” <i>Applied Organometallic Chemistry</i> <span>39</span>, no. <span>9</span> (<span>2025</span>): e70372, https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70372.\u0000 </p><p>The authors would like to revise the article title, abstract, and graphical. Please see the corrected sections below:</p><p>Revised title</p><p>Byproduct-Free, One-Pot Synthesis of Ortho-Hydroxy Aryl Assimilated Dihydropyrimidones Overengineered Sulfonated Graphene Oxide.</p><p>Revised Abstract</p><p>Dihydropyrimidinones (DHPMs) are an important class of heterocyclic compounds that exhibit a wide range of biological activities. They serve as a key structural motif in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, making their efficient and sustainable synthesis highly desirable. The nucleophilic nature of hydroxy groups often alters the reaction pathway towards the formation of oxygen-bonded tetracyclic derivatives and lactonization byproducts, which is a significant challenge for the synthesis of DHPM with ortho-hydroxy groups. In the present study, a highly promising and environmentally friendly protocol has been developed for the synthesis of DHPM derivatives using sulfonated graphene oxide (GO-SO<sub>3</sub>H) as a metal-free heterogeneous catalyst. The reaction proceeded in ethanol at a suitable reaction temperature, rendering a sustainable and greener approach. The catalytic system efficiently facilitated the Biginelli reactions between ethyl acetoacetate, urea, and azo salicylaldehyde or salicylaldehyde, leading to the selective transformation of DHPMs with excellent yields (84%–94%) and minimal byproducts. The superior catalytic activity of GO-SO<sub>3</sub>H is attributed to its abundant –SO<sub>3</sub>H functional groups, which enhance proton donation and reaction kinetics. This approach is a sustainable and practical method for DHPM synthesis due to its excellent yield, ease of execution, reusability of the catalyst, and adherence to green chemistry principles. Compared to conventional methods that yield an undesired side product, this approach ensures high selectivity and cleaner synthesis. The developed strategy not only aligns with the principle but also demonstrates the potential of sulfonated graphene oxide as a sustainable catalyst for organic transformation.</p><p>We apologize for these errors.</p>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aoc.70398","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145102026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eco-Friendly ZnO Nanoparticle Synthesis and Colostrum Coating: Structural Insights and Biomedical Potential","authors":"Kuljeet Kaur, Rajneesh Gupta, Neeraj Verma, Niladry Sekhar Ghosh, Ranjit Singh","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70395","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The eco-friendly synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) using <i>Grewia asiatica</i> stem extract and their subsequent coating with freeze-dried bovine colostrum powder was explored for biomedical and environmental applications. This study investigated the role of phytochemicals as natural reducing and stabilizing agents in ZnONP synthesis, while also evaluating the structural and functional impact of colostrum coating. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy confirmed ZnONP formation, with a characteristic absorption peak at 372–377 nm, indicative of ZnO bandgap transitions. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed colostrum coating by showing shifts in Zn–O bond peaks (400–500 cm<sup>−1</sup>) and amide I (1616.2 cm<sup>−1</sup>) and amide II (1547.1 cm<sup>−1</sup>) bands. Scanning electron microscopy revealed granular nanoparticles (78.79–81.20 nm), increasing to 88 nm after coating. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy detected zinc, oxygen, carbon, and calcium, with an additional magnesium peak attributed to colostrum. X-ray diffraction confirmed the crystalline wurtzite structure with peaks in the 30° to 40° range. Zeta potential analysis indicated improved colloidal stability with colostrum. C–ZnONPs maintained 14-day stability in fetal bovine serum via protein corona-mediated steric effects. Antioxidant activity using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay showed <i>G. asiatica</i> extract had the lowest half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC₅₀) (5.86 ± 0.04 μg/mL), followed by C–ZnONPs (11.72 ± 0.02 μg/mL), outperforming ascorbic acid and uncoated ZnONPs. Antibacterial assays against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Salmonella typhi</i>, and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> showed C–ZnONPs had the highest inhibition zones (13–22 mm). C–ZnONPs also showed dose-dependent cytotoxicity against HeLa cells (IC₅₀ ≈ 34.09 μg/mL). These findings validate the successful eco-friendly synthesis and coating of ZnONPs, highlighting their potential in nanomedicine, catalysis, and targeted drug delivery.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photoactive 3D MOFs With pcu Topology for Fluorescence Sensing and Photocatalytic Applications","authors":"Yu Qiao, Zhuo Wang, Xiangxin Xue, Juan Jian, Peng Wang, Lina Zhao, Jinghui Shi, Guangfu Liao","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70393","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70393","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) integrating fluorescence sensing and photocatalytic functions remain challenging to construct due to competing structural requirements. Herein, we report the synthesis, spectral and crystallographic characterization of two novel group organic skeletons composed of 5-(1H tetrazol-5-yl) isophthalic acid (H<sub>3</sub>L) ligand (formula [Zn<sub>2</sub>L(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>3</sub>]<sub>n</sub>⋅nNO<sub>3</sub> <b>(</b>Zn<sub>2</sub>L-MOF<b>-1)</b> and [Pb<sub>2</sub>L(OH)(H<sub>2</sub>O)]<sub>n</sub>⋅nH<sub>2</sub>O <b>(</b>Pb<sub>2</sub>L-MOF<b>-2)</b>. Single crystal X-ray analysis shows that Zn<sub>2</sub>L-MOF<b>-1</b> forms an infinite three-dimensional network structure and a double interpenetrating pcu topology through two symmetrical metal centers and a tetrazolium of L<sup>3−</sup> ligand. Pb<sub>2</sub>L-MOF<b>-2</b> further forms a three-dimensional supramolecular structure through hydrogen bonding between L<sup>3−</sup> ligand and free water molecules. Zn<sub>2</sub>L-MOF<b>-1</b> can be used as an efficient multifunctional fluorescent material for the high sensitivity detection of metal cations Pb<sup>2+</sup>, Hg<sup>2+</sup> and nitrobenzene (NB). The minimum limit of detection (LOD) can reach 10<sup>−7</sup> M<sup>−1</sup>. In addition, Pb<sub>2</sub>L-MOF<b>-2</b> was used as a light-driven catalyst for the photodegradation of tetracycline (TC) antibiotics, with a photodegradation rate of 90.16% within 140 min. The possible sensing and photocatalytic mechanism of MOFs is explained through the comprehensive analysis of experiment and molecular orbital theory. This work establishes photoactive 3D MOFs as dual-purpose materials for environmental monitoring and remediation, with topology-dependent property modulation offering new design paradigms.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145062691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}