This paper describes a sensor configuration for stable, long term, continuous monitoring of sugar content in the product of fruit juice packaging industry. An improvement in refractive index (RI) sensitivity of a gold nanoparticle (AuNP) coated, U-shaped fiber-optic probe was achieved by a depos...

The binary nanocomposite of silver nanoparticles/graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (AgNPs/g-C3N4 nanosheets) has been prepared through polymerization-photodeposition method. The UV–vis absorption spectra show that the composite material has a significant absorption in the visible region, and ...

Regenerable ultrafiltration membranes were fabricated via filtration of thermally-stable, highly dispersed boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs). The highly debundled BNNTs were produced by employing judiciously-chosen poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) as an efficient steric stabilizer. Density functional ...

The efficiency of energy storage technologies such as water splitting and metal-air batteries is limited by the sluggish dynamics of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, we report a galvanic replacement-mediated method for in-situ growth of iron-nickel nitride on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) ...

The present study investigated the voltammetric analysis of ACF herbicide in water and soil samples using the electrochemical technique. The sensing device was constructed for the detection of ACF using graphitic carbon nitride coated onto a glassy carbon electrode (g-C3N4/GCE). The sensing mate...

A simple dry physical grinding and solvent mixing approach was used to prepare tin selenide – multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) hybrid as an anode material for high performance lithium ion batteries (LIBs). The pure tin selenide and their composites with carbon black or graphene oxides were p...

Transitional metal selenides can be explored as a class of candidate electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, because of their large lithium storage ability, wide availability, and good safety. Besides, hybridization with carbonaceous materials, as well as the design of porous or hollow structure, ...

A new sulfur-transfer reagent, bis(ethoxythiocarbonyl)tetrasulfide (1), has been prepared and used for the synthesis of oligonucleotide phosphorothioates via solid phase phosphoramidite approach.

Epidemiological evidence indicates that a high dietary intake of plants of the Allium family, such as garlic and onions, decreases the risk of cancer in humans. It has been suggested that this effect is due to the ability of the aliphatic mono-, di-, tri-, and tetrasulfides derived from these ve...

Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (PVP)-capped copper nanoparticles synthesized by solvent-based polyol reduction were found to be effective catalysts for the polymerization of octadecylsilane and bis-(γ-triethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfide. Comparing with PVP-capped silver nanoparticles, copper nanoparticl...

Cadmium (Cd) is a neurotoxic metal, which induces oxidative stress and membrane disturbances in nerve system. The garlic compound diallyl tetrasulfide (DTS) has the cytoprotective and antioxidant activity against Cd induced toxicity. The present study was carried out to investigate the efficacy ...

Lipoprotein abnormalities disrupt the levels of serum and cellular lipid, which accounts for the genesis of cardiovascular diseases. Cadmium (Cd) exposure is associated with a number of distinct pathological changes including dyslipidemia. Garlic and its organosulfur compounds seem to hold promi...

Cadmium (Cd) is an ubiquitous environmental and occupational toxic metal concerned with a variety of adverse effects. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the role of diallyl tetrasulfide (DTS), an organosulfur compound in alleviating the Cd induced biochemical changes in male Wistar rat...

The paper focuses on the effect of potassium promotion on the structure and catalytic performance of carbon nanotube supported molybdenum sulfide catalysts for carbon monoxide hydrogenation. A combination of characterization techniques showed the presence of MoO2 and mixed K-Mo oxides in the cal...

BackgroundCarbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas, is one of the common causes of poisoning-related deaths worldwide. CO poisoning can result in hypoxic brain damage and death, but intensive care can improve the likely outcome for critically ill patients. However, there is a paucity o...

BackgroundThis study was conducted to assess and clarify the predictive risk factor of neurologic outcome in patients with acute carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a potential endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF) and adventitium- or adipocyte-derived relaxing factor (ADRF) which vasorelaxant action is mediated by potassium channels. H2S could also play an important role in the pathophysiology of diabetic cardiovascula...

Ce1-(3/4)xEuxO2 (x = 0.00 and x = 0.08) thick films were prepared from nanoparticles synthesized by the microwave-assisted hydrothermal route, aiming their application as a carbon monoxide sensing material to prevent deaths caused by this highly toxic gas. XRD analysis revealed that the nanopowd...

The paper focuses on the effect of potassium content on the structure of alumina supported molybdenum sulphide catalysts and their performance in carbon monoxide hydrogenation at the conditions favouring olefin production. Molybdenum oxide is a major phase in the unpromoted calcined catalyst. Th...

Approximately three billion people cook with solid fuels, mostly wood, on open fires or rudimentary stoves. These traditional cooking methods produce particulate matter and carbon monoxide known to cause significant respiratory health problems, especially among women and children, who often have...