Story of Quinoline-Naphthalene-Embedded Coordination Polymers: Crystal Engineering, Food Spoilage Detection, and Integration with Smartphone Technologies.

Crystal arrangements with versatile architectures can be developed by varying functionalization in structurally similar building components and exploring the significance of such networking, which remains a key focus of interest in the functional world of applied inorganic chemistry. In this context, we have introduced a series of novel coordination polymers (CPs), ({[Cd(L1)(SeCN)]·0.5CHCl.

Sulphate-modified chitosan hydrogel beads a recyclable bio-adsorbent for Cu(II): Experimental and theoretical studies toward nitrogen-/oxygen-donor selective binding and 1:1 complexation.

This study was designed to develop a chemically modified chitosan-based sustainable adsorption system for soluble metal pollutants. Here, chitosan hydrogel beads modified with sulphate-sulphuric acid presented a high adsorption capacity toward copper ions and higher reusability due to enhanced low pH tolerance. Though the adsorption process was independent of incubation temperature, it varied with the pH of solution.

Charge transport and device fabrication of 2D coordination polymeric materials.

Two-dimensional coordination polymers (2D CPs), featuring unique structural architectures and outstanding electrical properties, are being explored for the fabrication of active electronic devices such as Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs), solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), field-effect transistors (FETs), and electronic sensors. Highly conjugated and redox-active ligands are among the most preferred candidates for constructing conductive 2D CPs because of their ability to facilitate efficient charge transport. Additionally, structural simplicity and long-term crystallinity are critical factors that contribute to the performance and stability of these materials in electronic applications.

Dimeric Co(II) Complexes as Excellent Electrocatalysts Toward Efficient Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Reactions and Electrochemical Water Splitting.

Production of sustainable green hydrogen is a topic of global interest. Electrochemical water splitting is considered as a highly promising method for generating hydrogen from water using renewable electrical energy without causing environmental pollution. Now, electrocatalysts with decent performance are used for the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline water electrolysis.

Coordination Polymer-Based Sensors for Pesticide Detection and Decontamination.

The extensive use of pesticides in agriculture has enhanced both food production and pest management, but it has also raised serious ecological and human health related problems. Addressing these problems requires advanced materials for efficient pesticide detection and decontamination. From this aspect, coordination polymers (CPs) have emerged as a potential approach because of its distinctive features.

Chlorophobic Iron Hydrogen Phosphite as OER-Active Electrocatalyst in Anion Exchange Membrane (Sea)Water Electrolysis.

Seawater electrolysis is recognized as a promising technology to cater to the worldwide drive for sustainable hydrogen production; however, its practical viability is often hindered by the inevitable anode corrosion arising from the electrode side reactions owing to the presence of high chloride content which eventually degrade the electrode performance eventually. Herein, the design of unprecedented ammonium iron hydrogen phosphite (FeHPhi) along with a trace amount of Cu, is reported as the unique and much desired electrode material for seawater electrolysis due to its special chloride repellant nature along with great electrocatalytic activity toward water oxidation. The [HPO] oxoanion as Lewis base in the structure effectively restricts chloride ions, while the Fe center acts as Lewis acid offering an active site for water oxidation, also well-supported theoretically.

Detailed experimental and quantum chemical investigation on polysaccharide derived from Gellan Gum as a potent and green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 15 % HCl.

The polysaccharide derived from Gellan Gum, coded as GGP, has been tested as an inexpensive, highly efficient and greener corrosion inhibitor for acidic corrosion (15 % HCl) of mild steel (MS). Characterization of GGP was done by FTIR, APC, and NMR studies. Gravimetric, EIS, and PDP studies were exploited to predict the corrosion inhibition efficacy of the inhibitor.

Is Ammonia the Fuel of Future? Direct Ammonia Fuel Cell (DAFC) as an Alternative Energy Infrastructure.

The exponential rise in population and escalating transportation demands necessitate a strategic and sustainable approach to carbon-free infrastructure development. The continuous depletion of non-renewable fuels has already emerged as a socio-economic crisis for the next generations. To tackle this challenge, researchers are exploring alternative solutions.

Patient-specific simulation of particle dynamics in the respiratory airways from CT-scan-reconstructed images using a continuous phase modelling framework.

Understanding particle transport and deposition in human airway bifurcations is vital for respiratory health and inhaled therapies. CT scan images of respiratory pathways provide detailed anatomical models up to 6-12 airway generations, which are useful for airflow modelling in larger airways. However, imperfections in CT imaging, particularly at branching points, complicate the simulation of airflow and particle dynamics in smaller airways.

NiFeMo layered triple hydroxide and MXene heterostructure for boosted oxygen evolution reaction in anion exchange membrane water electrolysis.

Efficient, low cost and stable electrocatalysts are highly desirable for overcoming the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline water electrolysis for hydrogen production. Interfacial engineering of heterostructures is quite beneficial for improving charge transfer efficiency at the interface. In this context, heterostructures of layered triple hydroxides (LTHs) and MXenes have shown great potential as OER electrocatalysts owing to their 2D-2D structure and unique physiochemical properties.

Nanogold-albumin conjugates: transformative approaches for next-generation cancer therapy and diagnostics.

Nanogold-albumin conjugates have garnered significant attention as a highly adaptable theranostic platform, capable of delivering a wide range of therapeutics, from small-molecule drugs to larger biomolecules, while offering promising applications for monitoring and managing cancer. The remarkable theranostic capabilities of these conjugates stem from the combined strengths of gold and albumin, which provide low toxicity, a large surface area, customizable surface chemistry, and unique optical properties, all contributing to their potential in cancer therapy. This review delves into the design and development of two primary types of nanogold-albumin conjugate: supramolecular albumin-coated gold nanoparticles (GNP-BSA/HSA) and albumin-templated ultra-small gold nanoclusters (GNC-BSA/HSA).

Hydrothermal Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Thermal Studies of CuSbO(SO) and Its Applications toward Dye Management, Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, and Antibacterial Studies.

Single crystals of a monophasic layered copper antimony oxy-sulfate, CuSbO(SO), have been grown by the hydrothermal technique. SCXRD study reveals that it crystallizes in triclinic symmetry (SG: 1̅) and is comprised of [SO] tetrahedra, [SbOE] trigonal bipyramids, and [CuO] square planar moieties. No structural phase transition was observed even upon lowering the temperature up to 100 K.

Isophthalate and N-Chelating Linker-Based Luminescent Cd-MOF for "Turn-On" EtOH Sensing via RGB-Assisted Smartphone Platform and "Turn-Off" Fe Monitoring in Biodiesel Specimens.

Monitoring trace solvent and metal adulteration in biodiesel is crucial for quality control and commercialization. This study explores a mesoporous Cd(II)-MOF for dual-mode fluorescence sensing: "turn-on" detection of EtOH and "turn-off" monitoring of Fe in aqueous and biodiesel samples. Synthesized using N-chelating, π-conjugated 2,2'-bipyridine and μ-η,η,η bridging 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid, the MOF exhibits high phase purity, lamellar rod morphology, and high thermal stability, attributed to its robust framework, reinforced by supramolecular H-bonding and interlayer π-π stacking interactions.

Development of CoAP protocol for communication in mobile robotic systems using IoT technique.

This paper proposes a novel design methodology of Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP) protocol for an IoT-enabled mobile robot system to operate remotely and access wirelessly. These devices can be used in different applications such as monitoring, inspection, robotics, healthcare, etc. For communicating with such devices, the different frameworks of IoT can be deployed to attain secured transmission using different protocols such as HTTP, MQTT, CoAP, etc.

Applications of H-Enriched syngas and slag products from plastic wastes via novel plasma dual-stage-arc pyrolysis.

Sustainable plastic waste management in the prevailing 'new-normal' post-pandemic scenario calls for calorific waste plastic up-cycling into high-end product recovery pathways. The present work employed a novel dual-stage arc plasma pyrolysis reactor to recover syngas and slag products from mixed plastics and Low-Density Polyethylene and Polyethylene Terephthalate (LDPE-PET) plastic waste feeds. Syngas product yield decreased while the solid slag yield increased with rising arc current, attaining 75% and 25% for mixed plastic waste feed and 59% and 41% for LDPE-PET wastes, respectively, at 200A arc current.

Trace Ru Incorporation Boosted CoP Nanorods for Superior Water Electrolysis and Substrate-Paired Electrolysis Toward Value-Added Chemicals in Alkaline Medium.

Electro-valorization of biomass-derived chemicals has ensured sustainable production of value-added products, an effective approach for reducing carbon footprint, through renewable energy. Electrochemical oxidation and reduction reactions in aqueous media using HO as a potential source for active hydrogenated and oxygenated species fulfill the purpose. In this study, Ru─CoP nanorods are explored as a bifunctional electrocatalyst toward valorization of Organics at basic media.

Mixed-ligand based water-stable Mn(II)-MOF for quick, sensitive, and reusable IFE-PET-RET facilitated detection of formaldehyde and Cr(VI)-oxoanions in real-field samples like food and industrial water: experimental and theoretical insights.

We report the luminescence-based detection of Group-1 carcinogen formaldehyde (FA) and Cr(VI)-oxoanions with a mesoporous Mn(II)-MOF (1), featuring a uninodal 4-c net topology and linear 1D square channels forming a polymeric 2D network. The Mn-MOF , [Mn(phen)(hia)(HO)] was solvothermally constructed using π-conjugated, chelating phenanthroline (phen) and µ-η:η binding 5-hydroxyisophthalic acid (hia) ligands. The 2D rod-like crystallites of 1 demonstrated excellent phase purity, high thermal and photostability, and robustness under harsh conditions.

An MXene-supported cobalt-MOF nanocomposite-printed electrochemical sensor with high sensitivity for blood creatinine detection in point-of-care settings.

2D MXenes have been used as electrochemical sensor materials, but their output current signal remains weak in point of care (PoC) settings. To address this issue, here we report a novel MXene-supported cobalt-MOF-based nanocomposite, which is used with a carbon black (CB) ink and 3-D printed as the CoMOF-MXene@CB layered electrode structure for the development of a sensor electrode and a PoC chip for electrochemical detection of blood creatinine with an enhanced current range, specificity, and sensitivity. The limit of detection (LOD) and sensitivity of the fabricated sensor were found to be 0.

Assessment of the Inhibitory Efficacy of a Thiazole Derivative as an Efficient Corrosion Inhibitor for Augmenting the Resistance of MS in Acidic Environments.

Numerous thiazole compounds have been developed as cutting-edge inhibitors because of a rising fascination with using corrosion inhibitors (CIs) and preventative measures to prevent mild steel (MS) from deteriorating. In this study, the ability of a novel thiazole derivative, 2-hydrazono-3-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo[]thiazole hydrochloride (HMDBT), to prevent corrosion of MS (MS) in HCl has been reconnoitered using various approaches, Viz. gravimetric analysis, electrochemical (EC) analysis, and different surface characterizations.

Using eugenol scaffold to explore the explosive sensing properties of Cd(II)-based coordination polymers: experimental studies and real sample analysis.

Eugenol, the major constituent of clove oil, has been explored as an essential natural ingredient for ages owing to its versatile pharmacological properties. However, to date, the coordination chemistry of eugenol derivatives has not been much explored. In the present work, an eugenol-based Schiff base ligand (HL) was synthesized and structurally confirmed through ESI-MS, NMR, and FT-IR spectroscopy studies.

An overview of biochar production techniques and application in iron and steel industries.

Integrating innovation and environmental responsibility has become important in pursuing sustainable industrial practices in the contemporary world. These twin imperatives have stimulated research into developing methods that optimize industrial processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness while mitigating undesirable ecological impacts. This objective is exemplified by the emergence of biochar derived from the thermo-chemical transformation of biomass.

Mixed N,O-donor Directed Blue Emissive Nano-dispersed Mesoporous Mn(II)-MOF: Dual Sensing Probe for Recyclable and Ultrasensitive ppb-Level Recognition of TNP and Cr(VI)-Oxoanions.

A new mesoporous Mn(II)-MOF [Mn(phen)(nia)] with 4-c uninodal net topology and reiterating rectangular channels in its cargo-net like extension was synthesized using π-conjugated phenanthroline (phen) and syn-syn bridging 5-nitroisopthalic acid (nia) linkers. The MOF (1) exhibited phase purity, uniform morphology, photo and thermal stability, and robustness; duly triggered by the exceptional framework rigidity via intermolecular H-bonding and interlayer π-π stacking interactions. The bright-blue luminescence of the MOF nano-dispersion was explored for sensitive, specific and ultrafast detection of trinitrophenol (TNP) with extremely low LOD (90.

Effect of Heat Treatment on the Material Property and Cell Viability of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4 V.

Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) holds promise for producing medium to large industrial components. Application of WAAM in the manufacturing of biomedical materials has not yet been evaluated. The current study addresses two key research questions: first, the suitability of the WAAMed Ti6Al4V alloy for biomedical applications, and second, the effect of Ti6Al4V's constituents (α and β phases) on the cell viability.