Mohammad Reza Ahmadi, Effat Jamalizadeh, S. Yousef Ebrahimipour, Ghasem Sargazi
{"title":"Comparative Study of Conventional and Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis of Co(II)- and Cu(II)-Based MOFs for CO2 Adsorption","authors":"Mohammad Reza Ahmadi, Effat Jamalizadeh, S. Yousef Ebrahimipour, Ghasem Sargazi","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70083","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70083","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, cobalt(II) and copper(II) metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized using conventional reverse micelle (RM) and ultrasonic-assisted reverse micelle (UARM). The UARM method demonstrated superior efficacy in producing MOFs with improved properties. The CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption properties of the synthesized MOFs were investigated using a volumetric adsorption apparatus. The adsorption isotherms were analyzed using various isotherm models, including Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin–Radushkevich, and Temkin. Thermodynamic parameters were calculated to understand the nature of the adsorption process. Based on RSM optimization, the capability of Co-MOF was estimated to be about 8.48 mmol/g. The enhanced adsorption performance was attributed to the efficient surface area, surface properties, and strong interaction between the CO<sub>2</sub> molecules and the MOF surface.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143645915","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}
Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Alnafea, Narimen Chakchouk, Hala Siddiq, Saleh M. Altarifi, Mohamed Houcine Dhaou, Abdallah Ben Rhaiem
{"title":"Study of Alternative Current Conduction Mechanisms on the α-LiFeO2-Based Cathode Materials","authors":"Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Alnafea, Narimen Chakchouk, Hala Siddiq, Saleh M. Altarifi, Mohamed Houcine Dhaou, Abdallah Ben Rhaiem","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70088","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An improved solid-state synthesis method was used to create LiFeO<sub>2</sub> layered oxides. The produced material adopts a cubic system (Fm-3m space group) with a refined cell parameter of <i>a</i> = 4.156(9) Å, as indicated by Rietveld refinement of the crystal structure. A morphological investigation revealed that the sample is composed of small primary particles with sizes ranging from 0.20 to 0.75 μm. IR spectroscopy vibrational analysis revealed the presence of FeO<sub>6</sub> and LiO<sub>6</sub> groups. The compound's semiconductor nature was confirmed when the band gap energy was generated and discovered to be 2 eV. There is a tighter dispersion of localized states within the band gap, as indicated by the obtained Urbach energy (0.39 eV), which presents just 20% from the band gap energy. The material's dielectric characteristics were assessed between 0.1 and 107 Hz in frequency and between 333 K and 523 K in temperature. The presence of both space charge and dipolar polarization is suggested by the real component of the dielectric permittivity, which indicates a high dielectric constant (between 100 and 350) at low frequency. The circuits are made up of constant phase elements (CPE) and bulk resistance R coupled in parallel. Jonscher's law was applied to interpret the frequency-dependent conductivity. The outcomes of the charge transport investigation on LiFeO<sub>2</sub> imply that the layered oxide material possessed a large polaron tunneling (OLPT) paradigm with activation energy E<sub>a</sub> of 0.26 eV. Comparing the polaron <i>R</i><sub><i>ω</i></sub> (2 < <i>R</i><sub><i>ω</i></sub> < 5 Å) optimal hopping length to the Li–O interatomic gap (2.077(9) Å), it is larger. We identified and examined a correlation between the ionic conductivity and the crystal structure.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632967","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":"Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of MOF/COF Hybrid Composite as a Highly Active and Recyclable Catalyst for Multicomponent Synthesis of Chromeno[4,3-b]quinoline-6-ones","authors":"Parvin Sanati-Tirgan, Hossein Eshghi","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The conjugation of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with covalent organic frameworks (COF), as a catalytically active nanocomposite with integrated properties, is a smart strategy for developing efficient catalytic systems. Herein, we report the design and synthesis of NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF/MT-COF nanocomposite using the integration of glutamate MOF (NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF) and melamine-terephthaldehyde COF (MT-COF) via imine bond connection. The synthesized NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF/MT-COF nanocomposite has been fully characterized using FT-IR, XRD, BET, TEM, FE-SEM, EDX, EDX mapping, TGA, and ICP-OES techniques. Analyses demonstrate that NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF/MT-COF nanocomposite has ideal structural and compositional properties such as good specific surface area (241.631 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>), high pore volume, and high thermal stability (530°C). Because of such unbeatable structural and compositional features, NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF/MT-COF nanocomposite shows much better catalytic activity for the synthesis of a wide library chromeno[4,3-<i>b</i>]quinoline-6-one derivatives than parent materials (NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF or MT-COF). Additionally, NH<sub>2</sub>-Glu-MOF/MT-COF nanocomposite demonstrated supreme recyclability during five catalytic cycles.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632864","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":"Synthesis of a New Bis-4-Cumyl Phenoxy Phthalocyaninato Silicon (IV) and Its Evaluation on Selectivity for Iron (III) Ions","authors":"Mehmet Salih Ağırtaş, Derya Güngördü Solğun","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70120","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70120","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Axial phthalocyanine compound carrying 4-cumyl phenoxy groups was obtained from the reaction of 4-cumyl phenol with silicon phthalocyanine dichloride (SiPcCl<sub>2</sub>). The compound was characterized by <sup>1</sup>H NMR, UV–visible light, FTIR, and mass spectrum. Electronic properties and photochemical properties of the compound were investigated by UV–visible light spectra. Singlet oxygen production capacity for the compound was investigated, and the singlet oxygen production (Φ∆) value was found to be 0.14. The sensor potential of the compound was investigated by UV–visible light spectra against magnesium (II) ions (Mg<sup>2+</sup>), manganese (II) ions (Mn<sup>2+</sup>), sodium (I) ions (Na<sup>+</sup>), nickel (II) ions (Ni<sup>2+</sup>), zinc (II) ions (Zn<sup>2+</sup>), silver (I) ions (Ag<sup>+</sup>), barium (II) ions (Ba<sup>2+</sup>), cadmium (II) ions (Cd<sup>2+</sup>), copper (II) ions (Cu<sup>2+</sup>), cobalt (II) ions (Co<sup>2+</sup>), and iron (III) ions (Fe<sup>3+</sup>). The selective sensitivity of the phthalocyanine compound only to Fe<sup>3+</sup> ions enables the practical analysis of Fe<sup>3+</sup> ions in many environments. This study presents an alternative and practically applicable method for the sensitive determination of Fe<sup>3+</sup> ions, which have widespread adverse effects on the environment, ecosystem and human health.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632890","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}
Mengxuan Mao, Zhanbin Cui, Xiaofei Wei, Tengfei Liu, Mingqiang Han
{"title":"Preparation, Chemical Characterization, and Determination of the Cytotoxicity and Anti-Thyroid Cancer Properties of Pomegranate Aqueous Extract Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Following the STAT3 and p53 Signaling Pathways","authors":"Mengxuan Mao, Zhanbin Cui, Xiaofei Wei, Tengfei Liu, Mingqiang Han","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70112","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The biogenic silver nanoparticles manufactured using pomegranate as a supporting material are described in this study. The plant's leaves effectively stabilized the produced silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and acted as a natural reducing agent. The physicochemical characteristics of the prepared NPs were examined using TEM, EDX, FE-SEM, and UV–Vis methods. According to the study's data, the antioxidant properties of nanoparticles may be related to how well they treat thyroid cancer in humans. The capacity of biologically produced nanoparticles to prevent thyroid cancer cells was assessed. As determined by the MTT assay, the silver nanoparticles had strong anti-thyroid cancer characteristics, effectively eliminating the BCPAP cancer cell in a way that depended on both concentration and time. Ag NPs decrease the anti-apoptotic marker Bcl-2 level while promoting cell death, which is associated with increased levels of pro-apoptotic indicators such as cleaved caspase-8 and Bax. Additionally, compared to the corresponding control group, silver nanoparticles show a reduction in colony development. The data of Ag NPs showed that p53 expression was much higher, and that the examined cell lines had lower levels of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3). This implies that the pomegranate extract-induced biological reactions in BCPAP human thyroid cancer cells depend critically on STAT3 and p53.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632889","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}
Aravind R. Nesaragi, Jyoti Nagalik, Mounesh, Sharanakumar T. M., Halligudra Guddappa, Tahani Mazyad Almutairi, Sanjeev R. Inamdar, Anup Pandith
{"title":"Triphenylamine-Based Dual Chemosensor for Cu2+ and Co2+ Ions and Volatile Acid Vapour Sensor, DFT Calculations","authors":"Aravind R. Nesaragi, Jyoti Nagalik, Mounesh, Sharanakumar T. M., Halligudra Guddappa, Tahani Mazyad Almutairi, Sanjeev R. Inamdar, Anup Pandith","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70105","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this work, a novel fluorescent chemosensor 3-(2-(2-(4-(diphenylamino)phenyl)-4,5-diphenyl-1<i>H</i>-imidazol-1-yl)thiazol-4-yl)-2<i>H</i>-chromen-2-one (<b>TCCM</b>) was effectively synthesized and characterized through NMR and Mass spectrum. An approach towards the recognition of Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Co<sup>2+</sup> ions using a turn-off fluorescence technique was developed. The chemosensor <b>TCCM</b> also exhibited colorimetric and fluorometric sensing behaviour with a visible colorimetric response to trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). Upon the addition of TFA to <b>TCCM</b>, a new peak formation at 500 nm in the absorption spectra along with the visible colour change from colourless to brown. In addition, it exhibits high selectivity towards Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Co<sup>2+</sup> ions with a limit of detection of 4.2 and 3.9 μM, respectively. It was discovered that the sensor was quite selective for Cu<sup>2+</sup> and Co<sup>2+</sup> ions that had a lot of competing ions. Further, the studies were supported by DFT analysis and NBO studies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632891","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":"Comprehensive Exploration of Water-Soluble Schiff Base Complexes of Ni (II), Cu (II), Mn (II), and Ce (III): Electrochemical, Computational, and Biological Studies","authors":"Eida S. Al-Farraj, Mahdi A. Mohammed","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70122","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Novel water-soluble Ni(II), Cu(II), Mn(II), and Ce(III) complexes of sodium 4-hydroxy-3-((2-picolinoylhydrazineylidene)methyl)benzenesulfonate ligand (NaH<sub>2</sub>PH) were synthesized and characterized by the different analytical methods and spectroscopic techniques as well as magnetic measurements. The chemical structures of the studied chelates were supported by computational studies using DFT calculation. The ligand acts as a mono-negative tridentate (ONN) ligand in the copper (II) complex by (C=N)<sub>py</sub>, (C=N)<sub>az</sub>, and the deprotonated enolic oxygen atom (C-O). In [Mn<sub>2</sub>(NaPH)Cl<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>] complex, NaH<sub>2</sub>PH ligand acts as a bi-negative tetradentate (ONNO) ligand via deprotonated (OH)<sub>phenolic</sub> and (C=N*) groups around the first Mn (II), the (HO)<sub>enolic</sub>, and (C=N)<sub>az</sub> groups coordinated to another Mn(II). As a mono-negative bidentate (ON) ligand, the NaH<sub>2</sub>PH ligand functions in the [Ni(NaHPH)Cl(H<sub>2</sub>O)]·3H<sub>2</sub>O complex. The ligand functions as a bi-negative tetradentate (ONNO) ligand in the [Ce(NaPH)Cl(H<sub>2</sub>O)]·3H<sub>2</sub>O complex. The isotropic shape of the ESR spectrum of [Cu(NaHPH)(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>2</sub>Cl].H<sub>2</sub>O complex confirmed the octahedral geometry around the copper(II) ion. The voltammogram of the Cu(II) and Mn(II) ions exhibited two oxidation and two reduction waves. The antiradical potencies discovered have good radical scavenging activities against ABTS and DPPH radicals. Antimicrobial activities of the isolated complexes have been assessed against selected microorganism. According to the molecular docking studies, the Mn(II) complex shows higher interaction against MCF-7 (PDB ID: 3W2S), which has a good agreement with experimental data.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632808","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}
Mohammad Ali Shirani, Mohammad Dinari, Mohammad Hassan Maleki, Monir Fouladi
{"title":"Adsorptive Removal of Congo Red Dye From Aqueous Media Using Composite of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanosheet and the Biopolymer Alginate","authors":"Mohammad Ali Shirani, Mohammad Dinari, Mohammad Hassan Maleki, Monir Fouladi","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70059","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The removal of dyes from wastewater using stable adsorbents is well documented in numerous scientific reports. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate a composite of graphitic carbon nitride nanosheet (g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>NS) and the biopolymer alginate for the removal of Congo red (CR) dye from aqueous media. To address the challenges associated with the independent use of calcium alginate and g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>NS in water, particularly regarding recovery issues, silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles (SMNPs) were incorporated into the composite. To achieve this objective, an alginate-based bioadsorbent was synthesized by crosslinking sodium alginate with calcium chloride in the presence of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>NS and SMNPs using an in situ method. Structural characterization was conducted using BET, TGA, TEM, FE-SEM, and EDX-Mapping analyses. Subsequently, the bioadsorbent was utilized to remove CR dye. The influence of various parameters, including initial concentration, contact time, adsorbent dosage, and pH, was subsequently investigated. According to the isotherm models, the linear Langmuir model exhibited a good fit to the experimental data for CR, indicating a maximum adsorption capacity of 68.03 mg g<sup>−1</sup> at pH 5 within 120 min. The synthesized composite has the potential to pave the way for novel applications in both organic and inorganic transformations, as well as in the physical or chemical remediation of diverse pollutants.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632865","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":"Green Synthesis of Persimmon Tannin Modified With CoFe2O4@SiO2 Nanoparticles for Au(III) Ions Adsorbent: Synthesis Optimization and Characterization","authors":"Jolang Budiarta, Dinar Indah Lufita Sari, Ratna Betriani, Leny Yuliatun, Eko Sri Kunarti, Roto Roto","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70118","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Persimmon tannin (PT) was immobilized onto CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@SiO<sub>2</sub> microspheres to create a novel core–shell nanostructured magnetic bioadsorbent. The as-designed CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@SiO<sub>2</sub>@PT was used to recover Au(III) ions. The bioadsorbent synthesis was performed with different reaction times of 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 h with a PT to magnetic core weight ratio of 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, and 2.0. The profile of Au(III) adsorption by the material in aqueous medium was investigated in a batch system. XRD, FTIR, TEM, thermal analysis, and VSM were used to analyze the materials. The adsorption experiments were conducted in a pH 5 medium, with an adsorbent weight of 5.0 mg and an Au(III) ion concentration of 200 mg/L. The XRD shows that the material is crystalline and retains its structure during the modification. The FTIR data suggest that the material contained expected functional groups. As indicated by the VSM data, it maintains magnetic properties with a range of 12.76 to 17.45 emu/g. The Au(III) adsorption mechanism by the CoFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@SiO<sub>2</sub>@PT adsorbent was realized by electrostatic interaction and complex formation followed by the reduction of the ions. The maximum Au(III) adsorption capacity was recorded to be 393.34 mg/g.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612418","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}
Raja Kaliyaperumal, Karuppiah Nagaraj, Karunganathan Sakthikumar, Mohammed F. Albeshr, Gunasekaran Velmurugan
{"title":"Green Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO/α-Fe2O3 Nanocomposites Using Hydrocotyle umbellata Leaf Extract and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Properties","authors":"Raja Kaliyaperumal, Karuppiah Nagaraj, Karunganathan Sakthikumar, Mohammed F. Albeshr, Gunasekaran Velmurugan","doi":"10.1002/aoc.70121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aoc.70121","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, ZnO/α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanocomposites were synthesized via a green coprecipitation method using <i>Hydrocotyle umbellata</i> leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesis involved Zn (NO₃)₂.6H₂O, ferric chloride, and sodium hydroxide in various molar ratios of ZnO/α-Fe₂O₃ (9:1, 8:2, 7:3), followed by calcination at 400°C. The synthesized nanocomposites were analyzed using XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis, and SEM to determine their crystalline structure, functional groups, optical properties, and surface morphology. The XRD analysis confirmed the formation of ZnO and α-Fe₂O₃ phases, whereas FTIR confirmed the presence of metal-oxygen bonds and phenolic compounds from the plant extract. UV-vis analysis showed a redshift in the absorption spectra, indicating a reduction in bandgap energy in ZnO/α-Fe₂O₃ nanocomposites compared to pure ZnO. The SEM results confirmed that the ZnO/α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> composites exhibit excellent crystallinity, with an average crystal size of approximately 39 nm, calculated using the Debye–Scherrer equation. The antimicrobial activity of ZnO/α-Fe₂O₃ nanocomposites was evaluated using the disk diffusion method against <i>Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli,</i> and <i>Aspergillus niger</i>. The ZnO/α-Fe₂O₃ (8:2) formulation showed the strongest antibacterial effect against <i>S. aureus</i>, highlighting its potential for eco-friendly antimicrobial applications.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8344,"journal":{"name":"Applied Organometallic Chemistry","volume":"39 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612417","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}