Synthesis, characterization, single-crystal X-ray study and sensing properties of a designed dinuclear Cu(II) system

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Exploring the binding mode of ester-based cationic gemini surfactants with calf thymus DNA: A detailed physicochemical, spectroscopic and theoretical study

Mohd Akram et al.

Summary: Gene therapy is a method to treat hereditary diseases by transferring gene mutations into cells. In this study, the interactions between a series of ester-functionalized cationic gemini surfactants and DNA were comprehensively studied.

BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis, crystal structure, hirshfeld surface analysis, spectral and quantum chemical studies of pharmaceutical cocrystals of a bronchodilator drug (Theophylline)

L. Mary Novena et al.

Summary: Co-crystals of Theophylline Resorcinol monohydrate (THR) and Theophylline Pyrogallol monohydrate (THPY) were crystallized and characterized using single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, theoretical calculations, and spectroscopic interpretation. Solubility studies were conducted to improve pharmaceutical properties, and the antibacterial activity of THPY was found to be more effective compared to THR.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Amine- and Imine-Functionalized Mn-Based MOF as an Unusual Turn-On and Turn-Off Sensor for d10 Heavy Metal Ions and an Efficient Adsorbent to Capture Iodine

Samrah Kamal et al.

Summary: In this study, a Mn-based metal-organic framework (MOF) was synthesized and found to have dual functionality as a fluorescent sensor for heavy metal ions and as an adsorbent for toxic substances.

CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN (2022)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Effect of structural variation on enzymatic activity in tetranuclear (Cu4) clusters with defective cubane core

M. Shahnawaz Khan et al.

Summary: The modeling of enzyme functioning sites is important for understanding enzyme mechanism pathways, roles, and developing better catalysts. Metalloenzymes can activate molecular oxygen and protect tissues. Two novel tetranuclear complexes exhibited excellent catecholase-like activity, showing potential for designing more active similar complexes.

JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS (2022)

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Role of biologically important imidazole moiety on the antimicrobial and anticancer activity of Fe(III) and Mn(II) complexes

M. Shahnawaz Khan et al.

Summary: The study focuses on the design of new antimicrobial drugs using transition metals, specifically two mononuclear complexes, and evaluates their antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The compounds show promising bactericidal activity, ability to disrupt biofilms, and potential as anticancer agents. The role of imidazole in the biological activity of these complexes is highlighted, suggesting their potential clinical applications in treating bacterial and fungal infections.

JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS (2021)

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Review Engineering, Environmental

Charge transfer complexes: Emerging and promising colorimetric real-time chemosensors for hazardous materials

Sonam Shakya et al.

Summary: CT complexes have been widely explored for their photocatalytic activities and as chemosensors for real-time detection of hazardous materials. Recent research has focused on the application of CT complexes in detecting dangerous substances in aqueous medium. Ongoing studies continue to drive advancements in this field.

JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Journey in Lanthanide Coordination Chemistry: From Evaporable Dimers to Magnetic Materials and Luminescent Devices

Kevin Bernot et al.

Summary: The coordination chemistry of lanthanide ions is crucial for designing compounds, materials, and devices with unique magnetic and optical properties. By focusing on lanthanide-based dimers, researchers can investigate a wide range of results from compounds to materials and devices, leading to the development of advanced magnetic and luminescent technologies. The exceptional magnetic robustness and luminescence tuning capabilities presented by these molecules open up possibilities for creating multifunctional molecular data storage devices in the future.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis, structure and fluorescent sensing for nitrobenzene of a Zn-based MOF

Yong-Le Gan et al.

Summary: A micro-porous Zn-based metal-organic framework material named [Zn(L)]n was successfully synthesized in this study, showing promising fluorescent detection capabilities. Experimental results indicate that this material can selectively and sensitively detect nitrobenzene.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

A new CuII-dinuclear paddlewheel complex. Structural and electronic properties

Ana Karina Seguin et al.

Summary: A new paddlewheel dinuclear Cu-II complex, Cu-2-PW, was synthesized and thoroughly studied using various experimental and computational methods. The investigation confirmed its important properties in terms of magnetism, electronic structure, and spectral characteristics. The complex shows potential for various applications.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and physicochemical studies of a new copper coordination polymer with 3,3′-diaminodiphenylsulfone as ligand

Hasna Ltaief et al.

Summary: A new copper coordination polymer was synthesized and characterized, showing a layered structure with three dimensional network formed by various hydrogen bonding interactions. The optical and thermal properties of the synthesized compound were also investigated.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Four new coordination complexes prepared for the degradation of methyl violent dye based on flexible dicarboxylate and different N-donor coligands

Lu Lu et al.

Summary: The versatile building block of ether-bridged dicarboxylic acid (H2L) was used to generate a series of coordination polymeric architectures in the presence of bbi and phen. The nature of the N-donor building blocks and metal ions significantly affects the structural diversity, with promising photocatalytic properties observed in selected materials.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

A Co(II) coordination polymer derived from pentaerythritol as an efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of organic dyes

M. Shahnawaz Khan et al.

Summary: In this study, a one-dimensional cobalt-based coordination polymer, Co-CP, was successfully synthesized and characterized. Co-CP exhibited strong antiferromagnetic interactions and showed promising performance in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, indicating potential applications in environmental remediation.

POLYHEDRON (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Pillared-layer zinc-organic framework based on 4,4′-oxybis(benzoic acid) and 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane as a chemical sensor for the detection of nitroaromatics

Vahid Amani et al.

Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have drawn attention for their potential applications in various fields, with a new pillared-layer zinc-organic framework CFU-1 synthesized and characterized for its molecular recognition of nitroaromatics. The study highlights the framework's structural features, stability, and potential for sensing nitro-analytes such as nitrobenzene and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Synthesis, crystal structure and highly sensitive detection property of a fluorescent copper coordination polymer

Dong Li et al.

Summary: A new luminescent metal-organic framework [Cu(Hbcb)(PYTPY)] has been successfully synthesized and characterized, showing good thermal stability and selective adsorption properties for CO2. It exhibits high sensitivity for Fe3+ and nitrobenzene, making it a promising material for sensing applications. The complex can maintain its framework and be reused in experiments, with a detailed understanding of the sensing mechanism.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

How to identify a smoker: a salient crystallographic approach to detect thiocyanate content

Khushboo Iman et al.

Summary: In this study, a series of Co-7 clusters incorporating flexible polyhydroxyamine ligands were explored for environmental pollutants monitoring. The Co-7 crystal showed better sensitivity and selectivity for thiocyanate recognition, with potential applications in the field of environmental sensing. The clusters demonstrated potential as selective and sensitive sensors for thiocyanate anions detection, with promising prospects for future biomedical applications.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical