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View article: Micro- and Nanoplastics on Human Health and Diseases: Perspectives and Recent Advances
Micro- and Nanoplastics on Human Health and Diseases: Perspectives and Recent Advances Open
Micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) particles are constantly formed through plastic fragmentation by sunlight, friction, or oxidation. MNPs potentialize health risks when entering the human body by ingestion, infusion, inhalation, and skin absorp…
View article: Micro and Nanoplastics on Human Health and Diseases: Perspectives and Recent Advances
Micro and Nanoplastics on Human Health and Diseases: Perspectives and Recent Advances Open
Micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) are constantly formed through macroplastic fragmentation by sunlight, friction, or oxidation. MNPs potentialize the health risks en-tering the human body by ingestion, infusion, inhalation, and skin …
View article: Chemistry and Health: A Multidimensional Approach
Chemistry and Health: A Multidimensional Approach Open
This review explores both the positive and negative impacts of chemistry on society, focusing on the intersection between pharmaceutical, natural, and synthetic chemicals. On the one hand, drugs developed through medicinal chemistry have s…
View article: Hidrogênio: O Combustível da Transição Energética
Hidrogênio: O Combustível da Transição Energética Open
View article: Recent Progress in Polyolefin Plastic: Polyethylene and Polypropylene Transformation and Depolymerization Techniques
Recent Progress in Polyolefin Plastic: Polyethylene and Polypropylene Transformation and Depolymerization Techniques Open
This paper highlights the complexity and urgency of addressing plastic pollution, drawing attention to the environmental challenges posed by improperly discarded plastics. Petroleum-based plastic polymers, with their remarkable range of ph…
View article: Chemistry and Health: A Multidimensional Approach
Chemistry and Health: A Multidimensional Approach Open
This review explores both the positive and negative impacts of chemistry on society, focusing on the intersection between pharmaceutical, natural, and synthetic chemicals. On the one hand, drugs developed through Medicinal Chemistry have s…
View article: The Sustainable Power of Herbal Medicine: Bridging Tradition and Ecology
The Sustainable Power of Herbal Medicine: Bridging Tradition and Ecology Open
The classic definition of sustainability, disclosed by international organizations, highlights the ability of human actions to meet the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. However, …
View article: Recent Progress in Plastic Transformation and Depolymerization Techniques
Recent Progress in Plastic Transformation and Depolymerization Techniques Open
Plastic polymers derived from petroleum exhibit diverse physical properties, ranging from flexible to rigid, permeable to impermeable, and hydrophilic to hydrophobic. However, when discarded improperly, they become a significant problem. P…
View article: Water as a commodity: challenges and implications of the commercialization of a vital resource
Water as a commodity: challenges and implications of the commercialization of a vital resource Open
Water, soil, and air are the planet’s natural capitals that have made life viable, and without them, biodiversity will disappear. The drought we are experiencing due to global warming puts everyone on alert to mitigate the risks to these v…
View article: The relationship of health with the sustainable development goals
The relationship of health with the sustainable development goals Open
By 2050 the planet will face several and complex challenges: feeding 9 billion people, creating homes for 2 billion new urban residents, providing universal access to health services, clean water, affordable and renewable energy, basic san…
View article: https://rvq.sbq.org.br/pdf/v16n4a07
https://rvq.sbq.org.br/pdf/v16n4a07 Open
View article: Aqui tem Quimica. Parte X. Consumo, Produção Responsável e Expectativas dos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável
Aqui tem Quimica. Parte X. Consumo, Produção Responsável e Expectativas dos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável Open
View article: SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY, AND GREEN CHEMISTRY: PARALLELS AND INTERCONNECTIONS
SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY, AND GREEN CHEMISTRY: PARALLELS AND INTERCONNECTIONS Open
The interconnectedness between sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable chemistry, and green chemistry is evident in the pursuit of innovative solutions that can balance economic, environmental, and social needs, thereby buildi…
View article: Aqui tem Química Parte XII. A Água nas Instalações Sanitárias: Uso Eficiente e Sustentável
Aqui tem Química Parte XII. A Água nas Instalações Sanitárias: Uso Eficiente e Sustentável Open
View article: Aqui tem Química XI. Rede de Saúde e Química Verde
Aqui tem Química XI. Rede de Saúde e Química Verde Open
View article: Aqui tem Química. Parte IX. Os Alcaloides das Florestas
Aqui tem Química. Parte IX. Os Alcaloides das Florestas Open
There is chemistry here is a series of articles that aims to show, in a didactic way, the importance of chemistry and its presence in all the materials and drugs we use on a daily basis.The most important natural products can only be obtai…
View article: Comportamento para a sustentabilidade
Comportamento para a sustentabilidade Open
A crise climática significa um clima instável com variações extremas com mais furacões, secas, inundações, incêndios, desaparecimento de espécies, aumento do nível dos oceanos, dentre outros. Como resultado ocorrem muitas mortes relacionad…
View article: Aqui Tem Química: Parte VIII. Produtos Florestais não- Madeireiros (PFNM)
Aqui Tem Química: Parte VIII. Produtos Florestais não- Madeireiros (PFNM) Open
Forests represent the continuity of life on the planet and are the pillars of social and economic development.However, their existence is threatened due to the irresponsibility and greed of the humans who plunder their valuable natural res…
View article: Old, elderly, ancient, baluarte or velha guarda: reflections and life experiences
Old, elderly, ancient, baluarte or velha guarda: reflections and life experiences Open
The objective of this article was to carry out a reflection on several aspects that affect the life of the elderly and that could be improved, as well as to present what has already started as a movement to reduce this problem, but which i…
View article: The evaluation of in vitro antichagasic and anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential of inclusion complexes of β- and methyl-β-cyclodextrin with naphthoquinone
The evaluation of in vitro antichagasic and anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential of inclusion complexes of β- and methyl-β-cyclodextrin with naphthoquinone Open
View article: There is Chemistry Here: Part VII. Surfactants in Commercial Products
There is Chemistry Here: Part VII. Surfactants in Commercial Products Open
Surfactants are organic substances that present amphiphilic behavior, that is, they can interact with polar and non-polar substances.This property is explained by the fact that these molecules have a hydrophobic (non-polar) and a hydrophil…
View article: Chitosans and Nanochitosans: Recent Advances in Skin Protection, Regeneration, and Repair
Chitosans and Nanochitosans: Recent Advances in Skin Protection, Regeneration, and Repair Open
Chitosan displays a dual function, acting as both an active ingredient and/or carrier for pharmaceutical bioactive molecules and metal ions. Its hydroxyl- and amino-reactive groups and acetylation degree can be used to adjust this biopolym…
View article: TRÊS IMPORTANTES PALMEIRAS: DAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES SOCIAIS À SUSTENTABILIDADE
TRÊS IMPORTANTES PALMEIRAS: DAS CONTRIBUIÇÕES SOCIAIS À SUSTENTABILIDADE Open
View article: There is Chemistry Here: Part VI. The pleasure of natural flavors
There is Chemistry Here: Part VI. The pleasure of natural flavors Open
Food flavors, also called seasonings, spices and flavors are complex mixtures of substances that represent different classes of organic compounds and that present a voluminous international trade.Many industries are involved in these secto…
View article: A novel naphthoquinone derivative shows selective antifungal activity against Sporothrix yeasts and biofilms
A novel naphthoquinone derivative shows selective antifungal activity against Sporothrix yeasts and biofilms Open
View article: 1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid salts in organic synthesis
1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid salts in organic synthesis Open
Several low molecular weight naphthoquinones are very useful in organic synthesis. These compounds have given rise to thousands of other naphthoquinones that have been tested against various microorganisms and pharmacological targets, incl…
View article: Sustainable Synthetic Strategies for the Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Drugs by Biotech Routes
Sustainable Synthetic Strategies for the Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Drugs by Biotech Routes Open
For billions of years, the phenomena of life and biocatalysis have been intertwined. If in the beginning biocatalysis was fundamental for the origin of life, currently it is very important for the cleaner production of pharmaceuticals and …
View article: Sustainable Synthetic Strategies for the Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Drugs by Biotech Routes
Sustainable Synthetic Strategies for the Preparation of Low Molecular Weight Drugs by Biotech Routes Open
For billions of years, the phenomena of life and biocatalysis have been intertwined. If in the beginning biocatalysis was fundamental for the origin of life, currently it is very important for the cleaner production of pharmaceuticals and …
View article: There is Chemistry Here: Supermarket, Part II: Natural and Synthetic Dyes
There is Chemistry Here: Supermarket, Part II: Natural and Synthetic Dyes Open
View article: There is Chemistry Here: Supermarket. Part III: Carbohydrates
There is Chemistry Here: Supermarket. Part III: Carbohydrates Open
This article documented general aspects of the manufacture, composition, consumption and applications of carbohydrates in supermarkets.Carbohydrates have been known to mankind since prehistoric times and represent a family of abundant and …