Improved Visible Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation Of Methylene Blue And Methyl Red By Boron-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots,
2022
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Improved Visible Light-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation Of Methylene Blue And Methyl Red By Boron-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots, Bi̇rcan Haspulat Taymaz, Çi̇sem Kirbiyik Kurukavak, Handan Kamiş, Mahmut Kuş
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The synthesis of fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and their applications have attracted great attention due to their excellent properties. Especially, the unique visible-light absorption and photo-induced electron transfer properties make CQDs available in photocatalytic degradation of organic dye pollutants in water resources. Herein, we synthesized nondoped CQDs and boron-doped CQDs (B-CQDs) by hydrothermal method and compared their photocatalytic degradation activity of methylene blue (MB) and methyl red (MR) dyes under visible light irradiation. The characterization outcomes showed that the optical and structural properties can be easily improved by doping with hetero-atom, thereby photocatalytic performance. As expected, the photodegradation performance …
Investigation Of Antibacterial Properties Of Polyacrylonitrile Fibers Modified By New Functional Groups And Silver Nanoparticles, Zeynep Okay, Meryem Kalkan Erdoğan, Başar Karaca, Meral Karakişla, Mehmet Saçak
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
This work reports the surface modification of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers by graft copolymerization to ensure the decoration of homogenous and dense Ag nanoparticles. Two facile and subsequent modification processes resulted in a PAN fiber composite with an intact fibrous structure, sufficiently conductive for antistatic application and antibacterial activity. In the first step, some chemically attractive monomers and monomer mixtures, such as acrylic acid (AA), AA-itaconic acid (AA-IA), AA-acrylamide (AA-AAm), were introduced to the fiber surface by grafting. The grafting process was evidenced by FTIR, 1H-NMR, and SEM techniques. The second step aimed to form a chelate structure by Ag + …
Discrimination And Authentication Of Geographical Origin Of Turkish Taşköprü Garlic By Investigating Volatile Organosulfur Compound Profiles And Multivariate Analyses, Orhan Destanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Nowadays, counterfeiting and adulteration on foods take place around the world in a variety of ways. Identification and authentication of geographical origin of agricultural products has great importance not only for food safety, but for protection of registrations as well. This study aimed at discriminating the Turkish Taşköprü garlic, possessing protected geographical indication (GI) in Turkey and GI registration from the European Union, from the other samples. For this reason, the combination of headspacegas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-GC-MS) analysis of the volatile organosulfur compounds (VOSCs) and two multivariate analysis techniques, namely hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) and principal component analysis (PCA), were …
Selective Nanosensor Based On Folic Acid Imprinted Nanostructures,
2022
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Selective Nanosensor Based On Folic Acid Imprinted Nanostructures, Kevser Kuşat, Serdar Şanli, Suna Ti̇mur, Si̇nan Akgöl
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Folic acid, which provides the transfer of single carbon atoms in synthesis reactions and metabolic cycles in metabolism, is very important for metabolism. Folic acid also plays an important role in nucleotide synthesis and methylation reactions. There are many disorders caused by defective folic acid metabolism and lack of folic acid. Today, innovative, cost-effective methods are needed to develop folic acid determination methods. The main objective of this study is the development of surface-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE) modified with folic acid imprinted nanostructures (FA-Imp-poly(MPTS-rGO-co-NAT), which will be used for the first time for folic acid determination in commercially human blood …
Simulation Of Two Electrode Reactions Coupled By The Chemical Reaction,
2022
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Simulation Of Two Electrode Reactions Coupled By The Chemical Reaction, Milivoj Lovric
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
A model of an ECE mechanism consisting of two reversible electrode reactions coupled by the kinetically controlled, second order, reversible chemical reaction is developed for the staircase cyclic voltammetry on the rotating disk electrode. The relationship between the limiting current of the second wave and the rate constant of chemical reaction is investigated. The concentration of electroinactive component of the forward reaction influences the half-wave potential of the first wave and the limiting current of the second wave. The responses of the mechanisms with reversible and irreversible chemical reactions are compared.
1-D And 2-D Coordination Networks Based On Tetrathiacalix[4]Arene Derivative Generated With Mercury And Cobalt Salts,
2022
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1-D And 2-D Coordination Networks Based On Tetrathiacalix[4]Arene Derivative Generated With Mercury And Cobalt Salts, Huri̇ye Akdaş Kiliç, Ernest Graf, Mi̇r Wai̇s Hossei̇ni̇, Nathali̇e Kyri̇tsakas
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The combination of four iso-nicotinate appended tetrathiacalix[4]arene (TCA-1) in 1,2-alternate imposed conformation behaving as neutral tectons with Co(II)Cl2 and Hg(II)Cl2 metallic salts, leads to the formation of neutral, new coordination networks. Indeed, the tetrasubstituted TCA-1 derivative leads to a 1D coordination polymer with Co(II)Cl2 and a 2D grid-like network with, Hg(II)Cl2. The effect of the nature of the metal used on the dimensionality was demonstrated by X-ray diffraction studies on a single crystal.
Intrinsically Fluorescent And Quercetin Loaded Highly Crosslinked Polyphosphazene Nanospheres: Synthesis, Characterization And Fluorescence Properties, Si̇mge Meti̇noğlu Örüm
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Highly crosslinked, inorganic-organic hybrid and intrinsically fluorescent polyphosphazene nanospheres bearing hydroxyl groups on the surface are facilely generated via a one-pot polycondensation of octachlorocyclotetraphosphazene, fluorescein and quercetin. The resulting nanospheres were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis) techniques. The average diameter of the nanospheres was determined as 379 nm. Also, quercetin which is both a monomer and an anticancer drug was loaded to the nanospheres as 446 mg g-1. The obtained nanospheres possess outstanding disperse ability in both aqueous …
A Facile Synthesis Of Ag2Mnsns4 Nanorods Through Colloidal Method,
2022
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A Facile Synthesis Of Ag2Mnsns4 Nanorods Through Colloidal Method, Sultan Süleyman Özel, Serdar Akay, Faruk Özel
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The production methods of semiconductor nanomaterials with new shapes and different compositions form the basis for the creation of high-performance structures in numerous applications. Kesterite structured materials are among these inorganic semiconductors and are suggested to be promising energy materials for the future. In this study, quaternary Ag2MnSnS4 nanocrystalline rods have been successfully synthesized for the first time by the colloidal hot-injection synthesis route and well-organized rod-like nanocrystals (NCs) with lengths ranging from 200 to 350 nm and widths from 10 to 30 nm were obtained. For this structure, the Ag2MnSnS4 exhibits a semiconductor …
A Simple Quantitative Method Using Tlc-Image Analysis To Determine Fructooligosaccharides (Fos) In Food Samples,
2022
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A Simple Quantitative Method Using Tlc-Image Analysis To Determine Fructooligosaccharides (Fos) In Food Samples, Diana Beatriz Muñiz Márquez, Marco Antonio Mártinez Cervantes, Alain Martinez, Cristobal Aguilar, Pedro Agui̇lar Zarate, Jorge Enrique Wong Paz
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The thin-layer chromatography technique (TLC) is a simple and inexpensive analysis commonly used to identify qualitatively the presence of carbohydrates in food samples such as mono- di and oligosaccharides particularly. TLC assay could be improved using image processing software for the semiquantitative determination of this type of compound. In the present work, TLC-image analysis with Silica Gel 60 TLC plates was used for the semiquantitative determination of 6 standards of carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, sucrose, 1-kestose, nystose, and fructofuranosylnystose). Subsequently, the areas of the spots of each compound were determined by digitizing in a conventional office scanner. Then, the segmentation of …
Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Olive Oil Residue To Produce Synthesis Gas: The Effect Of Bulk And Nano Metal Oxides,
2022
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Catalytic Pyrolysis Of Olive Oil Residue To Produce Synthesis Gas: The Effect Of Bulk And Nano Metal Oxides, Ebru Karadağ, Selva Bi̇lge, Yusuf Osman Donar, Ali̇ Sinağ
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
In this study, olive oil residue (OR) biomass was pyrolyzed in the presence of bulk MgO (B-MgO), nano-MgO (N-MgO), bulk ZnO (B-ZnO)), and nano-ZnO (N- ZnO) metal oxides at different temperatures (400, 600, and 800 ºC). Significant results were obtained in terms of synthesis gas formation and CO2 reduction. The efficiency distribution of the products obtained as a result of the metal oxide-based pyrolysis process and the effects of metal oxides were examined in detail. Nanometal oxides were synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Characterization of metal oxides was carried out by Brunauer?Emmett?Teller (BET), x-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis and scanning-electron …
Synthesis Of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles With Renewable Resources And Their Applications: Review,
2022
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Synthesis Of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles With Renewable Resources And Their Applications: Review, Umut Şafak Öztürk, Ali̇me Çitak
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Metal-oxide nanoparticles have reached a wide range of applications in the last ten years. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles stand out with their unique crystal structure and near-perfect physical and chemical properties at nanoscales (crystal size between 10-100 nm). It has created many applications with its white pigment, semiconductor state, and effective photocatalytic properties, but the synthesis of these nanoparticles is very damaging to nature. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, which can be synthesized with toxic solvents or high-energy machines, have started to be synthesized by the green synthesis method, which has been a cheap and easy method in recent years. The application areas …
Photocatalytic Degradation Of Aquatic Organic Pollutants With Zn- And Zr-Based Metalorganic Frameworks: Zif-8 And Uio-66,
2022
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Photocatalytic Degradation Of Aquatic Organic Pollutants With Zn- And Zr-Based Metalorganic Frameworks: Zif-8 And Uio-66, Fatma Defne Çalik, Bi̇lgesu Erdoğan, Esra Yilmaz, Gi̇zem Saygi, Seher Fehi̇me Çakicioğlu Özkan
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Water treatment has been an essential issue with the increasing population over 40 years. Researchers center on the major organic pollutants, such as dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceutical products. Photocatalytic degradation is one of the promising methods for aquatic organic pollutant treatment. Over the years, scientists have been working on developments for photocatalysts to enhance their pollutant degradation performances. From the reviewed studies, it is seen that properties like surface area, chemical, mechanical, and thermal stability, and uniform distribution of active sites are crucial, and an increase in these properties provides better degradation efficiency. In this sense, metal-organic frameworks as photocatalysts …
A Review On The Achievement Of Enzymatic Glycerol Carbonate Production,
2022
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A Review On The Achievement Of Enzymatic Glycerol Carbonate Production, Selda Aydoğdu, Nurcan Kapucu
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
High energy demand driven by decreasing fossil fuels, and global warming because of the burning of fossil fuels necessitates the utilization of renewable and clean energy. One of these renewable energy sources is biodiesel. The increasing trend of biodiesel over the last 20 years tends to result in increasing glycerol (Gly), which is produced during the biodiesel production in 10% ratio (w/w) as a by-product. Using Gly as raw material is an alternative way to produce bio-based new products such as glycerol carbonate (GlyC). GlyC is a value-added product of Gly/vegetable oil and this product can be used as a …
The Study On Biological Activities Of Silver Nanoparticles Produced Via Green Synthesis Method Using Salvia Officinalis And Thymus Vulgaris, Ömer Ödemi̇ş, Sadi̇n Özdemi̇r, Serpi̇l Gonca, Ali̇ Arslantaş, Mehmet Sali̇h Ağirtaş
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
In the present study, Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized from Salvia officinalis and Thymus vulgaris, known as phytotherapy plants. The obtained silver nanoparticles were characterized using SEM, XRD, FTIR, and UV/Vis spectra. The antioxidant capacities of Salvia officinalis-mediated AgNP (SO-AgNP) and Thymus vulgaris-mediated AgNP (TV-AgNP) were analyzed in vitro using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and iron chelating activity assays. DPPH activities were 83.74% and 57.17% for SO-AgNP and TV-AgNP at concentration 200 mg/L, respectively. Both green synthesized AgNPs exhibited good iron chelating activity. In addition, the DNA cleavage activities of SO-AgNPs and TV-AgNP were investigated with agarose gel electrophoresis technique. …
Investigation Of Boron Nanosized Particles Prepared With Various Surfactants And Chitosan In Terms Of Physical Stability And Cell Viability, Emrah Özakar, Mehmet Semi̇h Bi̇ngöl, Ruki̇ye Sevi̇nç Özakar
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Nanosuspensions (NS) are one of the new generation drug carrier forms developed to overcome the deficiencies of drugs with poor water solubility or insolubility and are considered to be one of the most successful approaches to formulate compounds in recent years. Boron nitride (BN) is insoluble in water and chemically more stable than carbon, it offers better biological superiority although the application of carbon structures in the biomedical field has increased in recent years. Chitosan is a polymer with excellent processability and biocompatibility thanks to its high dielectric constant. In addition, chitosan has a high affinity for metal ions. This …
Preparation Of Moo3/Mos2-E Composite For Enhanced Photoelectrocatalytic Removal Of Antimony From Petrochemical Wastewaters,
2022
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Preparation Of Moo3/Mos2-E Composite For Enhanced Photoelectrocatalytic Removal Of Antimony From Petrochemical Wastewaters, Sevi̇l Akçağlar
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
By doping of MoO3 to MoS2-E, MoO3/MoS2-E composite was produced to treat the antimony (Sb+5) from raw petrochemical industry wastewater. The effects of increasing MoO3/MoS2-E composite concentrations (0.01, 0.06, 0.50, 1.20, and 6 mg/L), times (5 min, 10 min, 20 min, 60 min, 80 min), and simulated sun light powers (2, 15, and 26 mW/m2) on the removal of Sb+5 was researched. According to X-ray diffraction (XRD), MoS2-E exhibited a pure hexagonal structure with peaks at 2θ data of 15.56, 33.78, 40.59, and 61.43 cm …
Ultrasound Phantom With Solids Mimicking Cancerous Tissue For Needle Breast Biopsy,
2022
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Ultrasound Phantom With Solids Mimicking Cancerous Tissue For Needle Breast Biopsy, Işik İpek Avci Yayla, Meli̇s Bi̇lal, Artür Salmaslioğlu, Erol Erçağ, Esma Sezer, Belkis Ustamehmetoglu
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
This study aimed at synthesizing hydrogels to simulate opaque breast tissue (BT) and coloured cancerous tissues (CT) at different densities of the designed phantom to improve the biopsy-related skills along with ultrasonography. Both tissues are tear-resistant and therefore, the phantom can be trained multiple times in order to lower the price and improve the eye-hand coordination of users. For this purpose, self-healing (SH) polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogels (SH hydrogel) obtained by free-radical polymerization of AAm, in the presence of chemical cross-linker, BAAm, physical cross-linker stearyl methacrylate, C18, and ammonium persulfate APS as initiator were used in the design of phantoms. Psyllium …
Schiff Base Containing Pyridine Groups Functionalized Water-Soluble Phthalocyanine: Synthesis, Photo-Physicochemical Properties, And Bovine Serum Albumin Binding Behavior, Öznur Dülger, Ali̇ Erdoğmuş
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The novel pyridine bearing schiff base substituted metal-free (9), zinc(II) phthalocyanine (10), and its quaternized derivative (11) were designed and synthesized. These phthalocyanines were fully characterized by spectroscopic methods (FT-IR, UV-Vis, MALDI-TOF, and 1H NMR). The photo-physicochemical properties of these phthalocyanines were investigated in both DMSO and DMF for 10 and in both DMSO and aqueous solution for 11. The addition of pyridine bearing Schiff base groups as peripheral ligands showed an improvement in the photophysical and photochemical properties. In addition, a spectroscopic investigation of the binding behavior of the water-soluble zinc (II) phthalocyanine …
A New Electrochromic Copolymer Composed Of 4,7-Di(Thiophen-2-Yl)Benzo[C] [1,2,5] Thiadiazole And 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene,
2022
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A New Electrochromic Copolymer Composed Of 4,7-Di(Thiophen-2-Yl)Benzo[C] [1,2,5] Thiadiazole And 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene, Kübra Çeli̇k, Ari̇f Kivrak, Buket Çarbaş
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
A new electrochromic copolymer based on 4,7-di(thiophen-2-yl)benzo[c] [1,2,5]thiadiazole and 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene was successfully obtained via the electrochemical polymerization method in the medium of electrolyte solution, which consists of 0.1 M tetrabutylammonium hexafluorophosphate and dichloromethane. In order to compare the electrochemical and chemical properties of the copolymer, the benzothiodiazole derivative and 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) monomers, which are parts of the copolymer, are electrochemically polymerized, separately in the same environment and concentration with the copolymer. Poly(4,7-di(thiophen- 2-yl)benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole) (P(TBT)) and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) polymers were obtained. Before starting the electrochemical synthesis, the initial oxidation potentials of the monomers that form the copolymer were compared via the …
Interaction Of The Nitrogen-Containing Carbon Backbone Polymers With Essential Α-Amino Acids,
2022
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Interaction Of The Nitrogen-Containing Carbon Backbone Polymers With Essential Α-Amino Acids, Andrey Sorokin, Maria Lavlinskaya
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The aim of this work is to research the interactions of water-soluble nitrogen-containing copolymers with essential amino acids in aqueous media. For this, poly(N-vinylformamide-co-N-vinylimidazole) and poly(N-vinylcaprolactam-co-N-vinylimidazole) random copolymers were synthesized by free radical polymerization. The products obtained are characterized by GPC, DLS, and FTIR. The copolymers have a narrow molecular weight distribution and low dispersity. The interactions of the obtained copolymers with histidine, proline, arginine, leucine, phenylalanine, and methionine were researched by UV spectroscopy, FTIR, and TEM. It was found that conjugation of the copolymers with amino acids correlates with the copolymer …
