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Oxidative Stress In Health And Disease, V. Prakash Reddy Nov 2023

Oxidative Stress In Health And Disease, V. Prakash Reddy

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

Oxidative stress, resulting from the excessive intracellular accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reactive nitrogen species (RNS), and other free radical species, contributes to the onset and progression of various diseases, including diabetes, obesity, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson's disease (PD). Oxidative stress is also implicated in cardiovascular disease and cancer. Exacerbated oxidative stress leads to the accelerated formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), a complex mixture of crosslinked proteins and protein modifications. Relatively high levels of AGEs are generated in diabetes, obesity, AD, and other …


The Trifluoromethyltetrafluoro-Λ6-Sulfanyl Group In Organic And Polymer Chemistry, Muqian Deng Nov 2023

The Trifluoromethyltetrafluoro-Λ6-Sulfanyl Group In Organic And Polymer Chemistry, Muqian Deng

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

Fluorine atom was widely applied in the organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry due to its strong electronegativity and lipophilicity. Fluorine atom, trifluoromethyl (CF3) moiety, trifluoromethyl sulfenyl (CF3S) moiety, pentafluoromethylsulfenyl (SF5) moiety have already been applied in the medicinal chemistry. These fluorinated groups brought the good chemical stability, oral stability, low toxicity, and longer half-life compared with the analogs. Fluorine containing compounds can be synthesized via radical reaction, electrophilic fluorinated source as well as nucleophilic sources. Additionally, the fluorinated compounds can also be synthesized via chlorofluoro-oxidation and SN2 reactions. In our lab, we introduced the super fluorine rich moiety (trans-CF3SF4 group) …


Openasap: An Affordable 3d Printed Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (Asap) Mass Spectrometry System For Direct Analysis Of Solid And Liquid Samples, Robert Samples, Rico Mukoyama, Jacob Shaffer, Jill Mikucki, Lesley Ann Giddings Nov 2023

Openasap: An Affordable 3d Printed Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (Asap) Mass Spectrometry System For Direct Analysis Of Solid And Liquid Samples, Robert Samples, Rico Mukoyama, Jacob Shaffer, Jill Mikucki, Lesley Ann Giddings

Chemistry: Faculty Publications

Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) mass spectrometry is a versatile technique allowing direct sampling of solid and liquid samples, but its adoption is limited due to the high cost of commercial ASAP systems. To address this, we present OpenASAP, an open-source ASAP system for mass spectrometers that can be fabricated for $20 or less using 3D-printing. Our design is readily adaptable to instruments from different manufacturers and can be produced with a variety of additive manufacturing techniques on consumer-grade 3D-printers. The probe allows for rapid sampling of solid and liquid samples without sample preparation, making it useful for high throughput …


Fabrication Process Independent And Robust Aggregation Of Detonation Nanodiamonds In Aqueous Media, Inga C. Kuschnerus, Haotian Wen, Xinrui Zeng, Yee Yee Khine, Juanfang Ruan, Chun Jen Su, U. Ser Jeng, Hugues A. Girard, Jean Charles Arnault, Eiji Ōsawa, Olga Shenderova, Vadym Mochalin, Ming Liu, Masahiro Nishikawa Nov 2023

Fabrication Process Independent And Robust Aggregation Of Detonation Nanodiamonds In Aqueous Media, Inga C. Kuschnerus, Haotian Wen, Xinrui Zeng, Yee Yee Khine, Juanfang Ruan, Chun Jen Su, U. Ser Jeng, Hugues A. Girard, Jean Charles Arnault, Eiji Ōsawa, Olga Shenderova, Vadym Mochalin, Ming Liu, Masahiro Nishikawa

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

In the past detonation nanodiamonds (DNDs), sized 3–5 nm, have been praised for their colloidal stability in aqueous media, thereby attracting vast interest in a wide range of applications including nanomedicine. More recent studies have challenged the consensus that DNDs are monodispersed after their fabrication process, with their aggregate formation dynamics poorly understood. Here we reveal that DNDs in aqueous solution, regardless of their post-synthesis de-agglomeration and purification methods, exhibit hierarchical aggregation structures consisting of chain-like and cluster aggregate morphologies. With a novel characterization approach combining machine learning with direct cryo-transmission electron microscopy and with X-ray scattering and vibrational spectroscopy, …


University Of Arkansas, Chemistry And Biochemistry Department Graduate Student Publications, 2018- November 2023. 39p., Jeremy Smith, Lutishoor Salisbury Nov 2023

University Of Arkansas, Chemistry And Biochemistry Department Graduate Student Publications, 2018- November 2023. 39p., Jeremy Smith, Lutishoor Salisbury

University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations

This report provides a compilation of the research publications by the Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHBC) Graduate students for the period: 2018-November 2023. It includes publications by the CHBC graduates and those where a CHBC faculty was the main advisor. It includes a summary of the research. The listing is organized according to type of publications within specific years.


Cfa-Treated Mice Induce Hyperalgesia In Healthy Mice Via An Olfactory Mechanism, Yangmiao Zhang, Wentai Luo, Maryt M. Heinricher, Andrey E. Ryabinin Nov 2023

Cfa-Treated Mice Induce Hyperalgesia In Healthy Mice Via An Olfactory Mechanism, Yangmiao Zhang, Wentai Luo, Maryt M. Heinricher, Andrey E. Ryabinin

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background

Social interactions with subjects experiencing pain can increase nociceptive sensitivity in observers, even without direct physical contact. In previous experiments, extended indirect exposure to soiled bedding from mice with alcohol withdrawal-related hyperalgesia enhanced nociception in their conspecifics. This finding suggested that olfactory cues could be sufficient for nociceptive hypersensitivity in otherwise untreated animals (also known as “bystanders”).

Aim

The current study addressed this possibility using an inflammation-based hyperalgesia model and long- and short-term exposure paradigms in C57BL/6J mice.

Materials & Method

Adult male and female mice received intraplantar injection of complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) and were used as stimulus …


Calorimetric Analysis Using Dna Thermal Stability To Determine Protein Concentration, Matthew W. Eskew, Patrick Reardon, Albert S. Benight Nov 2023

Calorimetric Analysis Using Dna Thermal Stability To Determine Protein Concentration, Matthew W. Eskew, Patrick Reardon, Albert S. Benight

Chemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

It was recently reported for two globular proteins and a short DNA hairpin in NaCl buffer that values of the transition heat capacities, Cp,DNA and Cp,PRO for equal concentrations (mg/mL) of DNA and proteins, are essentially equivalent (differ by less than 1%). Additional evidence for this equivalence is presented that reveals this phenomenon does not depend on DNA sequence, buffer salt, or Tm. Sequences of two DNA hairpins were designed to confer a near 20°C difference in their Tm’s. For the molecules, in NaCl and CsCl buffer the evaluated Cp,PRO and C …


Flexible And Sewable Electrode Based On Ni-Co@Pani-Salphen Composite-Coated On Textiles For Wearable Supercapacitor, Touba Rezaee Adriyani, Ali A. Ensafi, B. Rezaei Nov 2023

Flexible And Sewable Electrode Based On Ni-Co@Pani-Salphen Composite-Coated On Textiles For Wearable Supercapacitor, Touba Rezaee Adriyani, Ali A. Ensafi, B. Rezaei

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications and Presentations

Flexible electrodes with high deformability and energy density are critical for electronic textiles. The key factor for achieving high-performance supercapacitors with superior power and energy density is the evaluation of materials that exhibit exceptional capacitive performance. Herein, we have prepared Ni-Co nanoparticles at the surface of polyaniline-salphen (Ni-Co@PS). Then, followed by casting Ni-Co@PS on a conductive carbon cloth (CC) as a substrate through a facile in-situ polymerization strategy. The morphologies of Ni-Co@PS composite were characterized by different methods such as FE-SEM, XPS, XRD, BET, and electrochemical methods. This nanocomposite showed high tolerability and a large surface area with excellent behavior …


Controlling Guest Binding To Transition Metal Hosts Via Redox Stimuli, Jasmine S. Sanford Nov 2023

Controlling Guest Binding To Transition Metal Hosts Via Redox Stimuli, Jasmine S. Sanford

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Several metal complexes were investigated as potential hosts to execute controllable host- guest interactions using a redox stimulus. Previously, our group has synthesized new CuII m-xylylenebis(pyridyltriazole) (m-xpt) hosts and their redox properties were analyzed. In Chapter 2, we take advantage of the CuII host’s ability to perform redox to investigate its interaction with chloride guest ions. This study was executed with two main Cu-xpt hosts: [Cu2(m- xpt)2(NO3)2](PF6)2 and [Cu2(m-xpt)2Cl2]Cl2. The host-guest interaction was analyzed with additions …


Confirmation Of N-Hexane As An Inert Co-Solvent In The Production Of Functionalized Silicon Nanoparticles From Reactive High-Energy Ball Milling, Julie P. Vanegas, Amanda Reusch, Mark J. Fink, Brian S. Mitchell Nov 2023

Confirmation Of N-Hexane As An Inert Co-Solvent In The Production Of Functionalized Silicon Nanoparticles From Reactive High-Energy Ball Milling, Julie P. Vanegas, Amanda Reusch, Mark J. Fink, Brian S. Mitchell

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences (Formerly Dept. of Chemistry)

Alkanes such as n-hexane have been used as co-solvents in the production of functionalized semiconductor nanoparticles from alkenes and alkynes using Reactive High Energy Ball Milling (RHEBM) under the assumption that they are non-reactive under typical milling conditions. In this paper, we report on a comparative study with two hydrocarbon solvents of comparable chain length, 1-hexyne, and n-hexane, and their milling products using three different commercially available silicon precursors, namely single crystal silicon wafers and polycrystalline particles having a nominal size of 4 μm and 1 mm. We found that nanoparticle formation and surface functionalization in all the three silicon …


Hydroxyapatite-Based Coatings On Silicon Wafers And Printed Zirconia, Antoine Chauvin Nov 2023

Hydroxyapatite-Based Coatings On Silicon Wafers And Printed Zirconia, Antoine Chauvin

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Dental surgery needs a naturally attract implant design that can ensure both osseointegration and soft tissue integration. Hydroxyapatite (HAp), the main mineral constituent of dentine and tooth enamel, is commonly used as a coating component, notably for overlaying titanium– or ceramics–based implants. This thesis aims to investigate the behavior of a HAp-based coating, specifically designed to be compatible with a porous substrate. Coating layers are made by sol–gel dip coating by immersion of porous substrates made by additive manufacturing into solutions of HAp, having been mixed with polyethyleneimine (PEI), to improve the adhesion of HAp on the substrate. First, the …


Phthalocyanines Prepared From 4,5-Dihexylthiophthalonitrile, A Popular Building Block, Derya Topkaya Taşkiran, Zeynel Şahi̇n, Ümi̇t İşci̇, Fabi̇enne Dumouli̇n Oct 2023

Phthalocyanines Prepared From 4,5-Dihexylthiophthalonitrile, A Popular Building Block, Derya Topkaya Taşkiran, Zeynel Şahi̇n, Ümi̇t İşci̇, Fabi̇enne Dumouli̇n

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Phthalocyanines are tetrapyrrolic artificial porphyrinoids that play major roles in advanced biological and technological applications. Research on this family of dyes is particularly active in Türkiye, with many derivatives being prepared from 4,5-dihexyl-thiophthalonitrile DiSHexPN, which is one of the most popular noncommercially available building blocks for phthalocyanines. This review summarizes the phthalocyanines and their versatile properties and applications that have been published since 1994, when the synthesis of DiSHexPN was first described, to emphasize the importance of this building block in plentiful applications, all with bio-medical or technological impact.


Homoprotocatechuate Dioxygenase Active Site: Imitating The Secondary Sphere Base Via Computational Design, Muhammed Buyuktemiz, Yavuz Dede Oct 2023

Homoprotocatechuate Dioxygenase Active Site: Imitating The Secondary Sphere Base Via Computational Design, Muhammed Buyuktemiz, Yavuz Dede

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Oxidative ring cleavage reactions have attracted great interest and various studies on the catechol ring-cleaving enzyme homoprotocatechuate dioxygenase (HPCD) have been reported in the literature. The available data on how the proton transfer takes place led us to design a potential HPCD model structure. A secondary sphere effect of utmost importance, the assistance of His200, which is critical for the catechol proton to migrate to dioxygen, was cautiously included on the first coordination shell. This was done mainly by modifying the axial ligands in the first coordination shell of HPCD such that the dual basic/acidic role in the proton transfer …


Combination Of Smartphone Digital Image Colorimetry And Uv-Vis Spectrophotometry As Detection Systems With Solidified Floating Organic Drop Microextraction As Preconcentration Method For The Quantification Of Methyl Red In Wastewater Samples, Mi̇ray Bombom, Ayça Gi̇rgi̇n, Buse Tuğba Zaman, Fatma Turak, Sezgi̇n Bakirdere Oct 2023

Combination Of Smartphone Digital Image Colorimetry And Uv-Vis Spectrophotometry As Detection Systems With Solidified Floating Organic Drop Microextraction As Preconcentration Method For The Quantification Of Methyl Red In Wastewater Samples, Mi̇ray Bombom, Ayça Gi̇rgi̇n, Buse Tuğba Zaman, Fatma Turak, Sezgi̇n Bakirdere

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, a portable smartphone-based digital image colorimetric system (SDIC) was designed and integrated with a solidified floating organic drop microextraction method (SFODME) for the quantification of methyl red in textile wastewater samples. The RGB (red, green, and blue) data were evaluated for each captured image, and the green channel was selected for quantification due to its linear response for the analyte. Under optimal conditions, an acceptable linear range was recorded for the analyte. The proposed method recorded a limit of detection (LOD) value of 0.046 mg/L. The developed microextraction method was also combined with UVVis spectrophotometry, which recorded …


Comparative Study Of Electrochemical-Based Sensors And Immunosensors In Terms Of Advantageous Features For Detection Of Cancer Biomarkers, Göksu Özçeli̇kay, Ahmet Çeti̇nkaya, Sari̇ye İrem Kaya, Si̇bel Ayşil Özkan Oct 2023

Comparative Study Of Electrochemical-Based Sensors And Immunosensors In Terms Of Advantageous Features For Detection Of Cancer Biomarkers, Göksu Özçeli̇kay, Ahmet Çeti̇nkaya, Sari̇ye İrem Kaya, Si̇bel Ayşil Özkan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Cancer, becoming increasingly common globally, has a high mortality rate. Despite the much research on diagnosis and treatment methods, the benefits of technological developments, and newly developed sensor devices, cancer is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Early detection using powerful and noninvasive tools could be a future focus for prognosis and treatment follow-up. Therefore, electrochemical biosensors can be a strong choice for the detection of cancer biomarkers (such as alpha-fetoprotein, cytochrome c, prostate-specific antigen, myoglobin, carcinoembryonic antigen, alpha-fetoprotein, a cancer antigen, epidermal growth factor receptor, vascular endothelial growth factor, circulating tumor cell, and breast cancer antigen …


Cibacron Blue F3ga Ligand Dye-Based Magnetic Silica Particles For The Albumin Purification, Nurhak Tatar, Semra Akgönüllü, Handan Yavuz Alagöz, Adi̇l Deni̇zli̇ Oct 2023

Cibacron Blue F3ga Ligand Dye-Based Magnetic Silica Particles For The Albumin Purification, Nurhak Tatar, Semra Akgönüllü, Handan Yavuz Alagöz, Adi̇l Deni̇zli̇

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Dye-ligand affinity chromatography is among the increasingly popular affinity chromatography based on molecular recognition for the purification of albumin. This study focuses on the binding of Cibacron Blue F3GA ligand dye with magnetic silica particles and purification by separation. Mono-disperse silica particles with bimodal pore size distribution were employed as a high-performance adsorbent for human serum albumin (HSA) protein purification under equilibrium conditions. The synthesized ligand-dye affinity based magnetic silica particles were characterized by electron spin resonance, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometer, elemental analysis, and dispersive X-ray analysis. The HSA purification performance of the proposed material …


The Chemical And Electrochemical Stimuli Viologen Substituted Phthalocyanine With Tunable Optical Features1, Özge Di̇lara Ateş, Gülenay Tunç, Ahmet Şenocak, Burcu Dedeoğlu, Mehmet Menaf Ayhan, Ayşe Gül Gürek Oct 2023

The Chemical And Electrochemical Stimuli Viologen Substituted Phthalocyanine With Tunable Optical Features1, Özge Di̇lara Ateş, Gülenay Tunç, Ahmet Şenocak, Burcu Dedeoğlu, Mehmet Menaf Ayhan, Ayşe Gül Gürek

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In this study, viologen-tetrasubstituted Zn(II) phthalocyanines (PcV1 and PcV2) were designed and synthesized to achieve the tunable optical features via redox-active viologen groups. Several parameters relevant to the evaluation of the tunable optical features have been investigated: UV-Vis, cyclic voltammetry (CV), EPR, square wave voltammetry (SWV), and theoretical analyses. The results showed that upon reductions and oxidations of viologen groups either chemically or electrochemically, the optical features of PcV1 and PcV2 change drastically with switchable processes. These outcomes indicate that achieving control over optical features of large organic chromophores such as Pc with our rational design can be used for …


Electrochemical Dna Biosensors Developed For The Monitoring Of Biointeractions With Drugs: A Review, Kadri̇ye Arzum Erdem Gürsan, Muhammed Hüseyi̇n Şentürk, Esma Yildiz Göz, Meltem Maral, Ayla Yildirim, Ayşen Bozoğlu, Burak Kivrak, Nesli̇han Ceren Ay Oct 2023

Electrochemical Dna Biosensors Developed For The Monitoring Of Biointeractions With Drugs: A Review, Kadri̇ye Arzum Erdem Gürsan, Muhammed Hüseyi̇n Şentürk, Esma Yildiz Göz, Meltem Maral, Ayla Yildirim, Ayşen Bozoğlu, Burak Kivrak, Nesli̇han Ceren Ay

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The interaction of drugs with DNA is important for the discovery of novel drug molecules and for understanding the therapeutic effects of drugs as well as the monitoring of side effects. For this reason, many studies have been carried out to investigate the interactions of drugs with nucleic acids. In recent years, a large number of studies have been performed to electrochemically detect drug-DNA interactions. The fast, sensitive, and accurate results of electrochemical techniques have resulted in a leading role for their implementation in this field. By means of electrochemical techniques, it is possible not only to demonstrate drug-DNA interactions …


Advanced Tetra Amino (Ata-100) Cobalt(Ii) Phthalocyanine-Based Metallo-Covalent Organic Polymer For Sensitively Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds, Günseli̇ Güney, Gülay Altindemi̇r Kaplan, Ci̇hat Taşaltin, İlke Gürol Oct 2023

Advanced Tetra Amino (Ata-100) Cobalt(Ii) Phthalocyanine-Based Metallo-Covalent Organic Polymer For Sensitively Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds, Günseli̇ Güney, Gülay Altindemi̇r Kaplan, Ci̇hat Taşaltin, İlke Gürol

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The synthesis and characterization of a novel covalent organic polymer cobalt (II) phthalocyanine (ATA-100) including tetra amino group is described for the first time. This covalent organic polymer (COP) is characterized by FTIR, TGA, RAMAN, PXRD, and SEM-EDS. The developed sensor is tested for acetone, ethyl butyrate, n-hexane, chloroform, and n-butyraldehyde in a range of 80-10,900 ppm. ATA-100 showed the highest sensitivity for ethyl butyrate. The results have confirmed the possibility of utilizing ATA-100 COP-based surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors for a wide variety of applications, including indoor air quality and environmental monitoring of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).


Sonophotochemical And Photochemical Efficiency Of Thiazole-Containing Metal Phthalocyanines And Their Gold Nanoconjugates, Nazli Farajzadeh, Hacer Yasemi̇n Yeni̇lmez, Göknur Yaşa Atmaca, Ali̇ Erdoğmuş, Zehra Bayir Oct 2023

Sonophotochemical And Photochemical Efficiency Of Thiazole-Containing Metal Phthalocyanines And Their Gold Nanoconjugates, Nazli Farajzadeh, Hacer Yasemi̇n Yeni̇lmez, Göknur Yaşa Atmaca, Ali̇ Erdoğmuş, Zehra Bayir

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This study presents the synthesis of some metal {M = Zn(II), Lu(III), Si(IV)} phthalocyanines bearing chlorine and 2-(4-methylthiazol-5-yl) ethoxy groups at peripheral or axial positions. The newly synthesized metal phthalocyanines were characterized by applying FT-IR, 1 H NMR, mass, and UV-Vis spectroscopic approaches. Additionally, the surface of gold nanoparticles was modified with zinc(II) and silicon(IV) phthalocyanines. The resultant nanoconjugates were characterized using TEM images. Moreover, the effect of metal ions and position of substituent, and gold nanoparticles on the photochemical and sonophotochemical properties of the studied phthalocyanines was investigated. The highest singlet oxygen quantum yield was obtained for the lutetium …


A Facile Tert-Butyl Nitrite-Assisted Preparation Of Deamino Graphitic Carbon Nitride (Da-Gcn) As A Photocatalyst For The C-H Arylation Of Heteroarenes Using Anilines As Radical Source, Palani Natarajan, Begümhan Karapinar Koç, Önder Meti̇n Oct 2023

A Facile Tert-Butyl Nitrite-Assisted Preparation Of Deamino Graphitic Carbon Nitride (Da-Gcn) As A Photocatalyst For The C-H Arylation Of Heteroarenes Using Anilines As Radical Source, Palani Natarajan, Begümhan Karapinar Koç, Önder Meti̇n

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

In pristine graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN), amino groups often function as structural defects that trap photogenerated charges, resulting in low photocatalytic activity as well as reaction with nitrite, aldehyde, etc., ensuing in poor product yield. Without significantly altering the optical characteristics, the removal of amino groups is necessary to increase the photocatalytic activity and structural stability of pristine g-CN. The deamino graphitic carbon nitride (DA-gCN-5) was prepared by tert-butyl nitrite (TBN)- treatment, characterized and used as a photocatalyst for the radical C-H arylation of heteroarenes using anilines as radical source. Indeed, the photophysical characteristics of DA-gCN-5 and those of pristine …


Reducible Tungsten(Vi) Oxide-Supported Ruthenium(0) Nanoparticles: Highly Active Catalyst For Hydrolytic Dehydrogenation Of Ammonia Borane, Serdar Akbayrak, Yalçin Tonbul, Sai̇m Özkar Oct 2023

Reducible Tungsten(Vi) Oxide-Supported Ruthenium(0) Nanoparticles: Highly Active Catalyst For Hydrolytic Dehydrogenation Of Ammonia Borane, Serdar Akbayrak, Yalçin Tonbul, Sai̇m Özkar

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Reducible WO3 powder with a mean diameter of 100 nm is used as support to stabilize ruthenium(0) nanoparticles. Ruthenium(0) nanoparticles are obtained by NaBH4 reduction of ruthenium(III) precursor on the surface of WO3 support at room temperature. Ruthenium(0) nanoparticles are uniformly dispersed on the surface of tungsten(VI) oxide. The obtained Ru0 /WO3 nanoparticles are found to be active catalysts in hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane. The turnover frequency (TOF) values of the Ru0 /WO3 nanocatalysts with the metal loading of 1.0%, 2.0%, and 3.0% wt. Ru are 122, 106, and 83 min-1, respectively, in releasing hydrogen gas from …


Synthesis Of Alnustone-Like Diarylpentanoids Via A 4 + 1 Strategy And Assessment Of Their Potential Anticancer Activity, Nesli̇han Çelebi̇oğlu, Özlem Özdemi̇r Tozlu, Hasan Türkez, Hasan Seçen Oct 2023

Synthesis Of Alnustone-Like Diarylpentanoids Via A 4 + 1 Strategy And Assessment Of Their Potential Anticancer Activity, Nesli̇han Çelebi̇oğlu, Özlem Özdemi̇r Tozlu, Hasan Türkez, Hasan Seçen

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Twelve compounds with a 1,5-diaryl-1-penten-3-one structure were synthesized and their cytotoxic activities were evaluated. The 1,5-diaryl-1-penten-3-one compounds were obtained via in situ enaminations of 4-phenyl-2-butanone and 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2- butanone in the presence of pyrrolidine-AcOH, followed by condensation with six different benzaldehydes. The synthesized compounds were tested for their cytotoxic activity against human glioblastoma (U87-MG), breast (MCF-7), and prostate (PC-3) cancer cell lines. Some of the novel compounds exhibited remarkable cytotoxic action, especially against MCF-7 cancer cells.


Recommendations For Improving The Experimental Protocol For The Determination Of Photocatalytic Activity By Nitric Oxide Oxidation Measurements, Seli̇n Ernam, Zeynep Ece Akgül, Deni̇z Üner Oct 2023

Recommendations For Improving The Experimental Protocol For The Determination Of Photocatalytic Activity By Nitric Oxide Oxidation Measurements, Seli̇n Ernam, Zeynep Ece Akgül, Deni̇z Üner

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The photocatalytic nitric oxide (NO) oxidation reaction is used as a standard diagnostic tool for photocatalytic activity according to the well-defined protocol described by ISO Standard 22197-1-2007. This protocol identifies the negative peak showing a NOx concentration drop during a gas flow switch from the calibration bypass to the reactor as adsorption of NOx on the surface. Evidence is provided for this first transient to be due to a dilution effect in the gas phase within the reactor. With proper models of residence time distribution analysis, this transient revealed the internal hydrodynamics and it can be used to determine the …


Comparatively Sonophotochemical And Photochemical Studies Of Phthalocyanines With Cationic Substituents On Nonperipheral Positions, Mukaddes Özçeşmeci̇, Ceren Can Karanlik, Ali̇ Erdoğmuş, Esi̇n Hamuryudan Oct 2023

Comparatively Sonophotochemical And Photochemical Studies Of Phthalocyanines With Cationic Substituents On Nonperipheral Positions, Mukaddes Özçeşmeci̇, Ceren Can Karanlik, Ali̇ Erdoğmuş, Esi̇n Hamuryudan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The term sonophotodynamic therapy (SPDT) refers to a combination of sonodynamic therapy (SDT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT), in which the efficacy of the treatment is boosted by utilizing the proper amount of a sensitizer that is responsive to both light and ultrasound. Although it has been proven in photophysicochemical studies that SPDT enhances singlet oxygen production, related studies in the literature are very limited. Considering this situation, this study aims to investigate the efficacy of synthesized phthalocyanines in terms of PDT and SPDT. The singlet oxygen quantum values calculated as 0.13 for 5, 0.44 for 6, and 0.61 for 7 …


Cryogelation Reactions And Cryogels: Principles And Challenges, Oğuz Okay Oct 2023

Cryogelation Reactions And Cryogels: Principles And Challenges, Oğuz Okay

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Cryogelation is a powerful technique for producing macroporous hydrogels called cryogels. Although cryogelation reactions and cryogels were discovered more than 70 years ago, they attracted significant interest only in the last 20 years mainly due to their extraordinary properties compared to the classical hydrogels such as a high toughness, almost complete squeezability, a mechanically stable porous structure with honeycomb arrangement, poroelasticity, and fast responsivity against external stimuli. In this mini review, general properties of cryogelation systems including the cryoconcentration phenomenon responsible for the unique properties of the cryogels are discussed. The squeezability and poroelasticity of cryogels comparable to those seen …


Metal-Organic Frameworks As Photocatalysts In Energetic And Environmental Applications, Eli̇f Özcan, Zeli̇ha Mermer, Yunus Zorlu Oct 2023

Metal-Organic Frameworks As Photocatalysts In Energetic And Environmental Applications, Eli̇f Özcan, Zeli̇ha Mermer, Yunus Zorlu

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are an exciting new class of porous materials with great potential for photocatalytic applications in the environmental and energy sectors. MOFs provide significant advantages over more traditional materials when used as photocatalysts due to their high surface area, adaptable topologies, and functional ability. In this article, we summarize current developments in the use of MOFs as photocatalysts for a variety of applications, such as CO2 reduction, water splitting, pollutant degradation, and hydrogen production. We discuss the fundamental properties of MOFs that make them ideal for photocatalytic applications, as well as strategies for improving their performance. The opportunities …


Fluid-Based Wearable Sensors: A Turning Point In Personalized Healthcare, Berfi̇n Vural, İnci̇ Uludağ, Bahar İnce, Canan Özyurt, Funda Öztürk, Mustafa Kemal Sezgi̇ntürk Oct 2023

Fluid-Based Wearable Sensors: A Turning Point In Personalized Healthcare, Berfi̇n Vural, İnci̇ Uludağ, Bahar İnce, Canan Özyurt, Funda Öztürk, Mustafa Kemal Sezgi̇ntürk

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Nowadays, it has become very popular to develop wearable devices that can monitor biomarkers to analyze the health status of the human body more comprehensively and accurately. Wearable sensors, specially designed for home care services, show great promise with their ease of use, especially during pandemic periods. Scientists have conducted many innovative studies on new wearable sensors that can noninvasively and simultaneously monitor biochemical indicators in body fluids for disease prediction, diagnosis, and management. Using noninvasive electrochemical sensors, biomarkers can be detected in tears, saliva, perspiration, and skin interstitial fluid (ISF). In this review, biofluids used for noninvasive wearable sensor …


Green Catalyst For Clean Fuel Production Via Hydrodeoxygenation, Selva Bi̇lge Yücel, Yusuf Osman Donar, Samed Ergenekon, Beyza Özoylumlu, Ali̇ Sinağ Oct 2023

Green Catalyst For Clean Fuel Production Via Hydrodeoxygenation, Selva Bi̇lge Yücel, Yusuf Osman Donar, Samed Ergenekon, Beyza Özoylumlu, Ali̇ Sinağ

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

The development of new fuel sources to replace nonrenewable fossil fuels has received substantial attention due to the ongoing demand for fossil fuels. Biomass and raw waste materials are crucial sources to produce suitable alternative fuels instead of nonrenewable fuels and offer a greener approach. Therefore, improving the fuel properties of biooils produced from the thermochemical conversion of biomass and raw waste materials is critical as it is used as an alternative to nonrenewable fuel. Developing an economical and eco-friendly method to produce sustainable and renewable oil by improving biooil containing large amounts of phenolic compounds has become imperative. One …


Arsenic Speciation By Using Emerging Sample Preparation Techniques: A Review, Muhammad Saqaf Jagirani, Mustafa Soylak Oct 2023

Arsenic Speciation By Using Emerging Sample Preparation Techniques: A Review, Muhammad Saqaf Jagirani, Mustafa Soylak

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Arsenic is a hazardous element that causes environmental pollution. Due to its toxicological effects, it is crucial to quantify and minimize the hazardous impact on the ecology. Despite the significant advances in analytical techniques, sample preparation is still crucial for determining target analytes in complex matrices. Several factors affect the direct analysis, such as trace-level analysis, advanced regulatory requirements, complexity of sample matrices, and incompatible with analytical instrumentation. Along with the development in the sample preparation process, microextraction methods play an essential role in the sample preparation process. Microextraction techniques (METs) are the newest green approach that replaces traditional sample …