Artigos 2023

Chitosan-based sponges containing clotrimazole for the topical management of vulvovaginal candidiasis Abstract: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) persists as a worrying women’s healthcare issue, often relying on suboptimal therapeutics. Novel intravaginal dosage forms focusing on improving patient acceptability […]

Fast and efficient processes for oxidation and monitoring of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in environmental matrices Abstract: This study proposes a new approach for the efficient photodegradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and derivatives. PAH removal […]

Hydrogen storage on the lithium and sodium-decorated inorganic graphenylene Abstract: Efficient H2 storage is one of the keys to the energy transition toward global sustainability. Hydrogen energy sources on functionalized 2D materials by metals have […]

Contribution of CuO on lamellar BiVO4/Bi2O3-based semiconductor for photoconversion of CO2 Abstract: Lamellar BiVO4 is a photocatalyst recognized as an effective visible-light-driven semiconductor that is active in CO2 reduction but faces challenges such as high […]

Achieving high energy storage density simultaneously with large efficiency and excellent thermal stability by defect dipole, and microstructural engineering in modified-BaTiO3 ceramics Abstract: The electric energy produced from renewable sources can assist in shifting to […]

Interface passivation with Ti3C2Tx-MXene doped PMMA film for highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells Abstract: Achieving inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) that combine high efficiency and long-term stability is still challenging due to […]

A Tale of Reactive Oxygen Species on the Ag3PO4(110) Surface Abstract: Herein, we report a study of Ag3PO4 microcrystals in the accomplishment of their enhanced degradation process and bactericidal activity. Based on experimental results and […]

Surface-dependent properties and morphological transformations of rutile GeO2 nanoparticles Abstract: Recently, the knowledge of surface-dependent properties has attracted a lot of attention since it is crucial for materials functionalization based on the morphological control of […]

Applying CeO2 nanorods in flexible electrochemical immunosensor to detect C-reactive protein Abstract: In this work, we report the development of a flexible electrochemical immunosensor based on CeO2 nanorods (NRs) immobilized with C-reactive protein (CRP) antibody, […]

Hydrogen-Mediated Photoelectrocatalysis with Nickel-Modified Poly(Heptazine Imides) Abstract: Polymeric carbon nitrides (C3N4) are photochemically active organic semiconductors that can be produced in a wide range of structural types. Here, a poly-(heptazine imide) containing nickel single atoms […]

Perylenediimide-Incorporated Covalent Triazine Framework: A Highly Conductive Carbon Support for Copper Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic CO2 Conversion Abstract: Here, we show that a perylenediimide-incorporated covalent triazine framework (PDI-CTF) leads to an adequate conductive carbon support […]

Impedimetric study of the electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohols by nickel-Schiff base metallopolymer: Potential application for forensic identification of alcoholic beverage contaminants by multivariate data analysis Abstract: The present paper presents a systematic electrochemical impedance study […]

Manganese Defective Clustering: Influence on the Spectroscopic Features of Ceria-Based Nanomaterials Abstract: The influence of manganese modification on the spectroscopic features of manganese-doped CeO2 systems synthesized by the microwave-assisted hydrothermal route and their correlation with […]

Visible light-induced radical polymerization of vinyl acetate mediated by organo-nickel N2O2 Schiff-base complexes Abstract: Four nickel(II) complexes with symmetrically substituted N2O2 tetradentate Schiff-base ligands, prepared from the 2:1 condensation of 3-tert-butyl-salicylaldehyde, and ethylenediamine (1), o-phenylenediamine (2), […]

On the coexistence of ferroelectric and antiferroelectric polymorphs in NaNbO3 fibers at room temperature Abstract: Na2Nb2O6·H2O fibers were synthesized in a short time using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method and later used as a precursor for […]

Chitosan and HPMCAS double-coating as protective systems for alginate microparticles loaded with Ctx(Ile21)-Ha antimicrobial peptide to prevent intestinal infections Abstract: The incorrect use of conventional drugs for both prevention and control of intestinal infections has […]

Glycerol valorization: The effect of Cu on the HZSM5 catalyst structure and increased selectivity towards allyl alcohol Abstract: The valorization of glycerol modified with impregnated Cu nanoparticles was investigated. Significant enhancement in the rate of […]

Preparation of a composite sensor based on a fluorescent and magnetic molecular imprint polymer for metronidazole extraction–detection Abstract: We developed a metronidazole (MNZ)-selective sensor, combining magnetic and fluorescent molecularly imprinted polymers (MFMIP) with a non-imprinted […]

Sustainable energy and waste management: How to transform plastic waste into carbon nanostructures for electrochemical supercapacitors Abstract: Plastic waste consumption increases exponentially every year, mainly in the last three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Mitigating the capacity loss by crossover transport in vanadium redox flow battery: A chemometric efficient strategy proposed using finite element method simulation Abstract: Energy storage systems play a major role in the energy transition. Among […]

The photocatalytic performance of Fe inserted in Nb2O5 obtained by microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis: Factorial design of experiments Abstract: Nb2O5 and Fe inserted Nb2O5 from 1 to 3 % were synthesized by the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. […]

Magnetoelectric coupling at room temperature in LaTiO3/SrTiO3 heterojunctions Abstract: This work focuses on LaTiO3 (LTO) thin films synthesized by the polymeric precursor method and deposited onto SrTiO3 (STO) substrates via spin coating. The results show […]

Vanquishing CZTSSe deep defects to enhance photoelectrocatalytic water splitting Abstract: Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 (CZTSSe) is a promising material as a photocathode for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting because it is inexpensive and composed of earth-abundant elements. However, it […]

Supercapacitor auto analyser: An automated data analysis software for supercapacitor characterization Abstract: High-performance supercapacitors (SCs) with high power, energy, and long-life cycles, are essential for innovating wearable and portable electronics as extensively reported in literature. […]

Electrochemical study on the chloride corrosion susceptibility of cementitious composites produced with sugarcane bagasse ash sand Abstract: Sugarcane bagasse ash sand (SBAS) has been studied as a potential additive for reinforcement structures, but long-term (more […]

Towards an efficient selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfones by NiWO4 and α-Ag2WO4 Abstract: Chemoselective oxidation of sulfides to sulfones under mild conditions is relevant for industry, but challenging owing to the need to establish […]

Evaluation of a graphitic porous carbon modified with iron oxides for atrazine environmental remediation in water by adsorption Abstract: In the last decades, the growth of world agricultural activity has significantly contributed to the increased […]

Fast synthesis of NaNbO3 nanoparticles with high photocatalytic activity for degradation of organic dyes Abstract: NaNbO3 nanoparticles were obtained using the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method followed by heat treatment. It has been shown that heat treatment to […]

Enhanced energy-storage density of BaTi0.95Zr0.05O3 via generation of defect dipoles upon lithium-doping Abstract: Researchers seek the most optimal solutions to a worsening crisis and escalating energy demand. In light of this, ferroelectric (FE) ceramics have […]

NaNbO3/Eumelanin composite: A new photocatalyst under visible light Abstract: Sodium niobate (NaNbO3) is a semiconductor with many potential technological applications and, among them, it is considered a promising photocatalyst. However, it only absorbs ultraviolet light, […]

Production of bovine hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as a promising biomaterial via mechanochemical and sonochemical methods Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of sonochemical and milling nanoparticulate techniques using HA of bovine origin. The starting […]

Physicochemical evaluation of hydrogen peroxide bleaching gels containing titanium dioxide catalytic agent, and their influence on dental color change associated with violet LED Abstract: BackgroundThe purpose of this study was: 1) to analyze the physical-chemical […]

Design and Validation of an Experimental Setup for Evaluation of Gas Permeation in Ceramic Membranes Abstract: An experimental setup for the evaluation of permeation of gaseous species with the possibility of simultaneously collecting electrochemical impedance […]

Study of CaTiO3–ZnS heterostructure obtained by microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis and its application in photocatalysis Abstract: We report herein the assembly of a calcium titanate (CTO)-zinc sulfide (ZnS) heterostructure through a microwave-assisted solvothermal (MAS) method and its respective characterizations to […]

The Local Release of Teriparatide Incorporated in 45S5 Bioglass Promotes a Beneficial Effect on Osteogenic Cells and Bone Repair in Calvarial Defects in Ovariectomized Rats Abstract: With the increase in the population’s life expectancy, there […]

Unraveling the Intrinsic Biocidal Activity of the SiO2–Ag Composite against SARS-CoV-2: A Joint Experimental and Theoretical Study Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as an unprecedented global healthcare emergency, demanding the urgent development of effective […]

Palladium-Catalyzed [5 + 2] Rollover Annulation of 1-Benzylpyrazoles with Alkynes: A Direct Entry to Tricyclic 2-Benzazepines Abstract: The first Pd-catalyzed [5 + 2] rollover annulation of 1-benzylpyrazoles with alkynes to assemble 10H-benzo[e]pyrazolo[1,5-a]azepines (tricyclic 2-benzazepines) has […]

The role of scavengers in the CdS film corrosion Abstract: The cadmium sulfide (CdS) is one of the most applied chalcogenides to the water splitting (WS) on photoelectrochemical cells (PEC). The CdS bandgap is 2.4 eV […]

Tungsten gallium-phosphate glasses as promising intrinsic scintillators Abstract: Tungsten gallium-phosphate glasses with composition NaPO3-20Ga2O3-xNa2WO4 (x = 0, 1, 3, 5 and 10% mol) were synthesized by the melt-quenching technique with high chemical stability and excellent […]

Photoactivity of boron-or nitrogen-modified TiO2 for organic pollutants degradation: Unveiling the photocatalytic mechanisms and by-products Abstract: The degradation of fluoxetine (FLX) emerging pollutant and the formation of by-products, potentially present in environmental ecosystems, was investigated […]

Oxidized cellulose nanofibers from sugarcane bagasse obtained by microfluidization: Morphology and rheological behavior Abstract: It is advantageous to understand the relationship between cellulose fiber morphology and the rheological behavior of its dispersions so that their […]

Synthesis and Adsorbent Properties of Silica-Titanate Nanoarchitectures Produced by Unrolling Titanate Tubular Sheets Abstract: Microporous and mesoporous nanocomposites based on silica and titanate are obtained by unrolling sodic titanate nanotubes. The opened titanate sheets are […]

A Tribological Investigation of the Titanium Oxide and Calcium Phosphate Coating Electrochemical Deposited on Titanium Abstract: Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in biomedical applications due to their excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. […]

The hinge morphology of SnO2 as multifunctional semiconductor: What we can learn from simulations, theory, and experiments Abstract: Our interaction with materials occurs through their surfaces whose properties are strongly dependent on morphology, structure, and atomic […]

The Chemistry of CO2 Reduction Processes: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Perspectives Abstract: Anthropogenic CO2 emissions due to fossil fuels as an energy source have caused an accumulation of this gas in the atmosphere. Consequently, there is a […]

Evaluation of Reinforcement Corrosion in Cementitious Composites Modified with Water Treatment Sludge Abstract: The residue water treatment sludge (WTS) is composed of organic and inorganic matter with variable physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. The irregular […]

Temperature influence on NiFeMo nanoparticles magnetic properties and their viability in biomedical applications Abstract: NiFeMo alloy nanoparticles were synthesized by co-precipitation in the presence of organic additives. Nanoparticles thermal evolution shows that there is a […]

Effect of thermal treatment on the 4f-hopping conductivity of CeO2 exposed to CO(g) atmosphere Abstract: The thermal treatment of CeO2 at 600 and 900 °C on the film response against CO is analyzed. A fluorite-type […]

Transition metal tungstates AWO4 (A2+  = Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu) thin films and their photoelectrochemical behavior as photoanode for photocatalytic applications Abstract: This paper discusses about a facile transition metal tungstate thin films preparation method […]

Direct Z-scheme among Niobium Pentoxide and Poly(heptazine imide) for NH3 Photoelectrosynthesis under Ambient Conditions Abstract: There is a crescent need to improve well-known processes to environmentally friendly options, and NH3 production is not an exception. […]

A Critical Review of Photo-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes to Pharmaceutical Degradation Abstract: Currently, the production and consumption of pharmaceuticals is growing exponentially, making them emerging contaminants that cause hazards to the ecological environment and human […]