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View article: Optimisation of the quantum yield of carbon quantum dots prepared from bergamot pomace by means of a full factorial experimental design
Optimisation of the quantum yield of carbon quantum dots prepared from bergamot pomace by means of a full factorial experimental design Open
Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) are versatile nanomaterials known for their tuneable optical properties and strong photoluminescence, making them suitable for potential use in various environmental and sensing applications. In this study, CQDs …
View article: Ligands of Biological and Environmental Interest as Sequestering Agents for Fe3+ in Aqueous Solution: A Speciation Study of Natural Fluids
Ligands of Biological and Environmental Interest as Sequestering Agents for Fe3+ in Aqueous Solution: A Speciation Study of Natural Fluids Open
The interactions of Fe3+ with some ligands (Tranexamic (TXA−), Indole-3-acetic (IAA−), and Aminomethylphosphonic (AMPA2−) acids) of biological and environmental interest were studied. The speciation studies were performed in NaNO3(aq) and …
View article: A Comprehensive Equilibrium Analysis of Tartronate with Proton and Major Cations in Natural Fluids
A Comprehensive Equilibrium Analysis of Tartronate with Proton and Major Cations in Natural Fluids Open
This study presents a detailed thermodynamic investigation on the protonation behavior of tartronic acid in aqueous solutions of various ionic media, including sodium chloride, potassium chloride, tetramethylammonium chloride, and tetraeth…
View article: Multi-Analytical Approach for the Acid-Base, Thermal and Surface Properties Assessment of Waste Biomasses
Multi-Analytical Approach for the Acid-Base, Thermal and Surface Properties Assessment of Waste Biomasses Open
A multi-analytical approach was used to comprehensively characterize the acid-base, thermal, and surface properties of agri-food processing wastes (i.e., original and pre-treated bergamot, grape and olive pomaces). These biomasses, often u…
View article: Study of oxidation products in aged olive oils by GC and HPLC techniques coupled to mass spectrometry to discriminate olive oil lipid substances in archaeological artifacts from ancient Taormina (Italy)
Study of oxidation products in aged olive oils by GC and HPLC techniques coupled to mass spectrometry to discriminate olive oil lipid substances in archaeological artifacts from ancient Taormina (Italy) Open
The identification of archaeological biomarkers is one of the main objectives of analytical chemistry in the archaeological field. However, no information is currently available on biomarkers able to unambiguously indicate the presence of …
View article: Deferiprone: new environmental perspectives. Insights into its sequestering ability vs. different metal cations
Deferiprone: new environmental perspectives. Insights into its sequestering ability vs. different metal cations Open
Deferiprone, generally, is considered an important chelating agent for Fe3+ overload. From a literature data analysis, a lack of information on the interaction of this molecule toward a series of metal cations emerged, inducing to fill out…
View article: Landfill leachate from Municipal Solid Waste: Multi-technique approach for its fine characterization and determination of the thermodynamic and sequestering properties towards some toxic metals
Landfill leachate from Municipal Solid Waste: Multi-technique approach for its fine characterization and determination of the thermodynamic and sequestering properties towards some toxic metals Open
Landfill leachate is a multicomponent aqueous matrix generated by the percolation of rainwater into the body of a landfill. Considering its content of natural and xenobiotic components, it must be considered as a waste, whose composition d…
View article: A pillar[5]arene-based three-component supramolecular copolymer for the fluorescence detection of spermine
A pillar[5]arene-based three-component supramolecular copolymer for the fluorescence detection of spermine Open
A supramolecular copolymer, composed of a bis-pillar[5]arene diacid and complementary alkylidene- and perylene-bisimide-bis-imidazole comonomers, acts as an OFF/ON luminescent sensor for spermine.
View article: Valorization of citrus waste for circular economy: A case study on bergamot pomace as sorbent for Cd2+ removal and source of added value compounds
Valorization of citrus waste for circular economy: A case study on bergamot pomace as sorbent for Cd2+ removal and source of added value compounds Open
The potential of bergamot pomace for the development of materials able to efficiently remove cadmium(II) from water and for the recovery of bioactive compounds has been explored. To this purpose, raw bergamot waste resulting after industri…
View article: Characterization of thermodynamic properties on Al3+/dopamine system
Characterization of thermodynamic properties on Al3+/dopamine system Open
The interactions of dopamine (Dop-) with aluminum were studied in NaCl(aq) at different ionic strengths (0.15 ≤ I/mol dm-3 ≤ 1.0) and temperatures 288.15 ≤ T/K ≤ 310.15. The investigations were carried out by using ISE-[H+] potentiometry, …
View article: Binary and ternary complexes of epinephrine with alginate and biologically and environmentally relevant metal cations
Binary and ternary complexes of epinephrine with alginate and biologically and environmentally relevant metal cations Open
The speciation of epinephrine ( Eph − ) in the presence of alginate ( Alg 2- ) and two biological and environmental relevant metal cations (Cu 2+ , UO 2 2+ ) was investigated at T = 298.15K, I = 0.15–1.00 mol dm −3 in NaCl (aq) . The forma…
View article: Lipids in Archaeological Pottery: A Review on Their Sampling and Extraction Techniques
Lipids in Archaeological Pottery: A Review on Their Sampling and Extraction Techniques Open
Several studies have been performed so far for the effective recovery, detection and quantification of specific compounds and their degradation products in archaeological materials. According to the literature, lipid molecules are the most…
View article: Hydroxypyridinone-Based Metal Chelators towards Ecotoxicity: Remediation and Biological Mechanisms
Hydroxypyridinone-Based Metal Chelators towards Ecotoxicity: Remediation and Biological Mechanisms Open
Hydroxypyridinones (HPs) are recognized as excellent chemical tools for engineering a diversity of metal chelating agents, with high affinity for hard metal ions, exhibiting a broad range of activities and applications, namely in medical, …
View article: The Effect of Metal Cations on the Aqueous Behavior of Dopamine. Thermodynamic Investigation of the Binary and Ternary Interactions with Cd2+, Cu2+ and UO22+ in NaCl at Different Ionic Strengths and Temperatures
The Effect of Metal Cations on the Aqueous Behavior of Dopamine. Thermodynamic Investigation of the Binary and Ternary Interactions with Cd2+, Cu2+ and UO22+ in NaCl at Different Ionic Strengths and Temperatures Open
The interactions of dopamine [2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethylamine, (Dop−)] with cadmium(II), copper(II) and uranyl(VI) were studied in NaCl(aq) at different ionic strengths (0 ≤ I/mol dm−3 ≤ 1.0) and temperatures (288.15 ≤ T/K ≤ 318.15). Fro…
View article: Bifunctional 3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinones as Potential Selective Iron(III) Chelators: Solution Studies and Comparison with Other Metals of Biological and Environmental Relevance
Bifunctional 3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinones as Potential Selective Iron(III) Chelators: Solution Studies and Comparison with Other Metals of Biological and Environmental Relevance Open
The binding ability of five bifunctional 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinones towards Cu2+ and Fe3+ was studied by means of potentiometric and UV–Vis spectrophotometric measurements carried out at I = 0.15 mol L−1 in NaCl(aq),T = 298.15 K and 310.15 K.…
View article: Thermodynamic Solution Properties of a Biodegradable Chelant (L-glutamic-N,N-diacetic Acid, L-GLDA) and Its Sequestering Ability toward Cd2+
Thermodynamic Solution Properties of a Biodegradable Chelant (L-glutamic-N,N-diacetic Acid, L-GLDA) and Its Sequestering Ability toward Cd2+ Open
The thermodynamics of the interaction of L-glutamic-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) with protons was studied potentiometrically at different temperatures, ionic strengths and ionic media. Four protonation constants and corresponding enthalpy chan…
View article: Non-Invasive Approach to Investigate the Mineralogy and Production Technology of the Mosaic Tesserae from the Roman Domus of Villa San Pancrazio (Taormina, Italy)
Non-Invasive Approach to Investigate the Mineralogy and Production Technology of the Mosaic Tesserae from the Roman Domus of Villa San Pancrazio (Taormina, Italy) Open
The archaeological excavations at Villa San Pancrazio (Taormina, Italy) are bringing to light a vast Roman-Imperial residential quarter featuring luxurious dwellings decorated with wall paintings and mosaic floors, pointing it out as one o…
View article: The Solution Behavior of Dopamine in the Presence of Mono and Divalent Cations: A Thermodynamic Investigation in Different Experimental Conditions
The Solution Behavior of Dopamine in the Presence of Mono and Divalent Cations: A Thermodynamic Investigation in Different Experimental Conditions Open
The interactions of dopamine [2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethylamine, (Dop−)] with methylmercury(II) (CH3Hg+), magnesium(II), calcium(II), and tin(II) were studied in NaCl(aq) at different ionic strengths and temperatures. Different speciation …
View article: Thermodynamic Behavior of Polyalcohols and Speciation Studies in the Presence of Divalent Metal Cations
Thermodynamic Behavior of Polyalcohols and Speciation Studies in the Presence of Divalent Metal Cations Open
The acid–base properties and complexing ability of some biologically relevant polyalcohols (erythritol, sorbitol, maltol, and ethylmaltol) toward bivalent metal cations have been determined by pote...
View article: Understanding the Solution Behavior of Epinephrine in the Presence of Toxic Cations: A Thermodynamic Investigation in Different Experimental Conditions
Understanding the Solution Behavior of Epinephrine in the Presence of Toxic Cations: A Thermodynamic Investigation in Different Experimental Conditions Open
The interactions of epinephrine ((R)-(−)-3,4-dihydroxy-α-(methylaminomethyl)benzyl alcohol; Eph−) with different toxic cations (methylmercury(II): CH3Hg+; dimethyltin(IV): (CH3)2Sn2+; dioxouranium(VI): UO22+) were studied in NaClaq at diff…
View article: Speciation Studies of Bifunctional 3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinone Ligands in the Presence of Zn2+ at Different Ionic Strengths and Temperatures
Speciation Studies of Bifunctional 3-Hydroxy-4-Pyridinone Ligands in the Presence of Zn2+ at Different Ionic Strengths and Temperatures Open
The acid–base properties of two bifunctional 3-hydroxy-4-pyridinone ligands and their chelating capacity towards Zn2+, an essential bio-metal cation, were investigated in NaCl aqueous solutions by potentiometric, UV-Vis spectrophotometric,…