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View article: Laccase-InspiredSingle-Atom Fe–N<sub>4</sub> Nanozymes for Pollutant Degradationand Lignin Valorization
Laccase-InspiredSingle-Atom Fe–N<sub>4</sub> Nanozymes for Pollutant Degradationand Lignin Valorization Open
Single-atom nanozymes can accurately mimic the catalytic centers of enzymes at the atomic scale, showing high catalytic efficiency and selectivity. Inspired by the active center of natural laccase, we constructed a nitrogen-doped carbon-ba…
View article: Chemoselectivity of O- and N-Methyltransferases
Chemoselectivity of O- and N-Methyltransferases Open
Each cell provides multitudinous numbers of substrates. This requires controlled selectivity of biocatalysts to yield essential products. Methyltransferases (MTs) are involved in many biosynthetic pathways, transferring methyl groups on va…
View article: Target‐Induced Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell Design on Photoelectrochemical Anode for Improved Enantiomer Discrimination
Target‐Induced Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell Design on Photoelectrochemical Anode for Improved Enantiomer Discrimination Open
The generation, separation, and interfacial redox reactions of photoinduced carriers are key issues in photoelectrochemical (PEC) techniques. To overcome the limitations of most metal‐oxide semiconductors (MOSs), including their inherent w…
View article: Ketoprofen Recognition and Sensing by Zn(II) Complexes with Fluorogenic Triamine Receptors
Ketoprofen Recognition and Sensing by Zn(II) Complexes with Fluorogenic Triamine Receptors Open
Ligands L1 and L2 are composed, respectively, by a diethylenetriamine or a dipropylenetriamine moiety linked at their extremities to anthracene units through methylene bridges and form stable 1:1 complexes with Zn(II), in which the metal i…
View article: Active Site Structure and Mechanism of a Molybdenum Catechol Dehydroxylase
Active Site Structure and Mechanism of a Molybdenum Catechol Dehydroxylase Open
The dehydroxylation of catechols represents an important chemical transformation facilitated by gut bacteria in mammals. This reaction is catalyzed by pyranopterin molybdenum enzymes that belong to the DMSO reductase family. Despite their …
View article: Wastewater Benzenediol Removal Catalyzed by Crude Arugula Peroxidase
Wastewater Benzenediol Removal Catalyzed by Crude Arugula Peroxidase Open
This study explores the potential of arugula (Eruca sativa) as a novel source of peroxidase enzymes for the bioremediation of wastewater containing benzenediol (BZOL) pollutants. The peroxidase was extracted and partially purified from aru…
View article: Comparative Computational Assessment of Hydrocarbon Bioremediation Potential Using Catechol 2,3-Dioxygenases from Cytobacillus kochii and Marinobacter sp.
Comparative Computational Assessment of Hydrocarbon Bioremediation Potential Using Catechol 2,3-Dioxygenases from Cytobacillus kochii and Marinobacter sp. Open
This study explores the potential of two marine-derived bacteria, Cytobacillus kochii and Marinobacter, through in silico analysis of their catechol 2,3-dioxygenase (C23O) enzymes. Molecular docking simulations were conducted using AutoDoc…
View article: Vitamin B<sub>2</sub> Catabolism: Nature’sRoute from Riboflavin to Acetoacetate and Pyruvate
Vitamin B<sub>2</sub> Catabolism: Nature’sRoute from Riboflavin to Acetoacetate and Pyruvate Open
Here we report the cloning and complete in vitro reconstitution of the enzymes of the riboflavin catabolic pathway. The pathway begins with the oxidative removal of ribose to form lumichrome, which is then solubilized by a P450-cata…
View article: Optimizing glycine concentration to enhance gibbsite-catalyzed abiotic humification of catechol and glucose
Optimizing glycine concentration to enhance gibbsite-catalyzed abiotic humification of catechol and glucose Open
The Maillard reaction represents a pivotal biochemical pathway for the abiotic formation of humic-like substances (HLSs); however, the regulatory role of gibbsite ( α -Al(OH) 3 ) in mediating this process remains insufficiently explored. T…
View article: Aging Reactionand Compression of Resorcinol-BenzoquinoneCharge-Transfer Complex
Aging Reactionand Compression of Resorcinol-BenzoquinoneCharge-Transfer Complex Open
Resorcinol (m-dihydroxybenzene C6H6O2, hereafter Rs) and p-benzoquinone (C6H4O2, pBq) form the charge-transfer complex pBq:Rs, where Rs and p<…
View article: Leveraging <sup>11</sup>B NMR for Optimization ofBoronic Acid–Diol Complexation: Insights for SERS-Based DiolDetection
Leveraging <sup>11</sup>B NMR for Optimization ofBoronic Acid–Diol Complexation: Insights for SERS-Based DiolDetection Open
Boronic acids (BAs) are well-known for their distinctive ability to form reversible, covalent bonds with 1,2- and 1,3-diols, making them valuable capture agents to facilitate detection of biologically relevant diols. While their integratio…
View article: Effects of LigandN and O Donor Content on the Structure,Aqueous Stability, and SOD Activity of a Series of Mn<sup>2+</sup> Complexes with Pyridine-Containing Tripodal Ligands
Effects of LigandN and O Donor Content on the Structure,Aqueous Stability, and SOD Activity of a Series of Mn<sup>2+</sup> Complexes with Pyridine-Containing Tripodal Ligands Open
A series of six Mn2+ complexes of pyridine-containing, tripodal ligands were investigated in this study to examine the effect of varying ligand N and O donor content on their structural, aqueous stability and superoxide dismutas…
View article: SC-XRD, synthesis of new Heteroleptic [Cu(phen)2N∩N].2ClO4 complexes: Jahn-Teller elongated, physicochemical, thermal, and Catecholase properties
SC-XRD, synthesis of new Heteroleptic [Cu(phen)2N∩N].2ClO4 complexes: Jahn-Teller elongated, physicochemical, thermal, and Catecholase properties Open
This research concentrated on the preparation and identification of a new dicationic water-soluble Heteroleptic [Cu(phen)2N∩N].2ClO4 complexes in high yields (86–92%), wherein N∩N chelated diamine co-ligands and phen denote 1,10-phenanthro…
View article: High‐Performance Capacitive Sensor Based on Polyphosphazene‐Modified InP Electrodes for Hydroquinone Detection
High‐Performance Capacitive Sensor Based on Polyphosphazene‐Modified InP Electrodes for Hydroquinone Detection Open
A high‐performance capacitive sensor is presented for the determination of hydroquinone (HQ) based on n‐type indium phosphide (n‐InP) electrodes with an electrochemically deposited polyphosphazene (PPP) coating. The integration of PPP with…
View article: MultifunctionalDynamic Hydrogel Based on a Micelle-Cross-LinkedChitosan Network for Infected Wound Healing
MultifunctionalDynamic Hydrogel Based on a Micelle-Cross-LinkedChitosan Network for Infected Wound Healing Open
Despite significant advancements in the development of hydrogel dressings for wound healing, there remains a highly urgent demand to create multifunctional hydrogels with satisfying biocompatibility, self-healing ability, adhesiveness, app…
View article: Antioxidant Behavior of Curcumin Derivatives: Computer Aided Molecular Designing of Optimized Derivatives and Radial Reaction Stimulation
Antioxidant Behavior of Curcumin Derivatives: Computer Aided Molecular Designing of Optimized Derivatives and Radial Reaction Stimulation Open
Computer-Aided Molecular Designing (CAMD) CAMD, which includes techniques like Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR), Molecular Docking, and Virtual Screening, is used to rationally design and predict the efficacy of new curc…
View article: Antioxidant Behavior of Curcumin Derivatives: Computer Aided Molecular Designing of Optimized Derivatives and Radial Reaction Stimulation
Antioxidant Behavior of Curcumin Derivatives: Computer Aided Molecular Designing of Optimized Derivatives and Radial Reaction Stimulation Open
Computer-Aided Molecular Designing (CAMD) CAMD, which includes techniques like Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR), Molecular Docking, and Virtual Screening, is used to rationally design and predict the efficacy of new curc…
View article: Nile blue electropolymerized in ternary deep eutectic solvent on carbon nanotube modified screen printed electrodes for hydroquinone and catechol determination
Nile blue electropolymerized in ternary deep eutectic solvent on carbon nanotube modified screen printed electrodes for hydroquinone and catechol determination Open
View article: Radical Chain Diversificationof Alkylborons Enabledby Catechol as the Sole Activator
Radical Chain Diversificationof Alkylborons Enabledby Catechol as the Sole Activator Open
Heteroatom-containing motifs are ubiquitous in bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals. We report an operationally simple and air-tolerant protocol for the installation of diverse heteroatom- and carbon-based functional groups from alkylbo…
View article: Multiphase Ozone Oxidation of Catechol and Its Productsafter OH- and Light-Driven Processing
Multiphase Ozone Oxidation of Catechol and Its Productsafter OH- and Light-Driven Processing Open
Phenolic compounds are some of the most abundant emissions of biomass burning during wildfires. Catechol, the most abundant isomer of benzenediol in biomass burning emissions, undergoes oxidation in the aqueous phase of cloud droplets to f…
View article: Bioremediation Potential of Nocardia Petroleophila on Hexadecane and Sodium Benzoate
Bioremediation Potential of Nocardia Petroleophila on Hexadecane and Sodium Benzoate Open
This study evaluated the biodegradation potential of Nocardia petroleophila on two hydrocarbon pollutants, hexadecane (aliphatic) and sodium benzoate (aromatic), under varying environmental conditions of temperature and salinity. A laborat…
View article: Surface Modificationof TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanorods forDye Removal: Photodegradation vs Adsorption Activity
Surface Modificationof TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanorods forDye Removal: Photodegradation vs Adsorption Activity Open
Colloidal titanium dioxide nanoparticles (NPs) represent a versatile class of semiconductors due to their tunable morphologies and organic shell formulations via the tools offered by synthetic nanochemistry. While largely exploited to remo…
View article: Mussel-InspiredTough Hyaluronic Acid Modified HydrogelDressings with Synergistic Self-Healing, Adhesive and AntibacterialProperties
Mussel-InspiredTough Hyaluronic Acid Modified HydrogelDressings with Synergistic Self-Healing, Adhesive and AntibacterialProperties Open
Promoting the regeneration of bacteria-infected damaged tissues by developing multifunctional tough hydrogels with self-healing, adhesive, remodeling, and antimicrobial properties for use as wound dressings remains a great challenge. Inspi…
View article: Catechol Tetrahydroisoquinolines:Synthesis, BiologicalActivity, and Natural Occurrence in <i>Portulaca oleracea</i> as Analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF-ESI-MS/MS
Catechol Tetrahydroisoquinolines:Synthesis, BiologicalActivity, and Natural Occurrence in <i>Portulaca oleracea</i> as Analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF-ESI-MS/MS Open
Catechol tetrahydroisoquinolines (THIQs) with structural novelty have been sporadically reported in Portulaca oleracea L., an edible vegetable and also a medicinal plant. However, their natural occurrence and biological activities a…
View article: An Improved SyntheticRoute to Drotaverine and PapaverineUsing Substituted Nitrostyrenes as Key Intermediates
An Improved SyntheticRoute to Drotaverine and PapaverineUsing Substituted Nitrostyrenes as Key Intermediates Open
An improved synthetic process for isoquinoline-based antispasmodic drugs (drotaverine and papaverine) has been developed that avoids the bulk use of metal cyanides traditionally employed in the preparation of arylacetonitrile intermediates…
View article: Towards synthetic catechol rich protein analogues through tyrosinase catalyzed activation of a tyrosine dipeptide in continuous mode
Towards synthetic catechol rich protein analogues through tyrosinase catalyzed activation of a tyrosine dipeptide in continuous mode Open
We present a perspective towards a green synthesis route for synthetic, catechol rich protein analogues (TCC). The method relies on the oxidation of a tyrosine dipeptide in continuous mode by the immobilized tyrosinase SinATyr followed by …
View article: Immobilized Mononuclearand Binuclear Copper(II) Complexeson Chitosan–PVA-Based Composite Films as Dip Catalyst for DualEnzyme Mimicry
Immobilized Mononuclearand Binuclear Copper(II) Complexeson Chitosan–PVA-Based Composite Films as Dip Catalyst for DualEnzyme Mimicry Open
Two copper(II) complexes, [Cu(2,4-DCBz)2(β-pic)2(H2O)2] 1 and [Cu2(2,4-DCBz)4(γ-pic)4] 2 (where 2,4-DCBz = 2,4-dichlorobenzoate and β/γ-pic = β/γ-pi…
View article: Immobilized Mononuclearand Binuclear Copper(II) Complexeson Chitosan–PVA-Based Composite Films as Dip Catalyst for DualEnzyme Mimicry
Immobilized Mononuclearand Binuclear Copper(II) Complexeson Chitosan–PVA-Based Composite Films as Dip Catalyst for DualEnzyme Mimicry Open
Two copper(II) complexes, [Cu(2,4-DCBz)2(β-pic)2(H2O)2] 1 and [Cu2(2,4-DCBz)4(γ-pic)4] 2 (where 2,4-DCBz = 2,4-dichlorobenzoate and β/γ-pic = β/γ-pi…
View article: Immobilized Mononuclearand Binuclear Copper(II) Complexeson Chitosan–PVA-Based Composite Films as Dip Catalyst for DualEnzyme Mimicry
Immobilized Mononuclearand Binuclear Copper(II) Complexeson Chitosan–PVA-Based Composite Films as Dip Catalyst for DualEnzyme Mimicry Open
Two copper(II) complexes, [Cu(2,4-DCBz)2(β-pic)2(H2O)2] 1 and [Cu2(2,4-DCBz)4(γ-pic)4] 2 (where 2,4-DCBz = 2,4-dichlorobenzoate and β/γ-pic = β/γ-pi…
View article: Dual-DynamicBiomimeticBinder for High-PerformanceSilicon Anodes
Dual-DynamicBiomimeticBinder for High-PerformanceSilicon Anodes Open
Silicon (Si) has received widespread attention in recent years due to its high theoretical specific capacity (4200 mAh g–1) and low deembedded lithium potential, making it a highly promising anode material. However, Si materials…