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Silica supported Schiff-based palladium nanocatalyst for n-alkylation at room temperature
(Elsevier, 2024-08-03)This works documents a new silica gel-supported nanocatalyst (Si@NSBPdNPs 3) with low Pd loadings for n-alkylation reactions at room temperature. Post synthesis characterisation using SEM-EDX and ICP techniques provided a ... -
Silica gel-supported Pd nanocatalyst: Efficient Mizoroki-Heck reactions and sustainable Ozagrel synthesis
(Elsevier, 2024-08)We developed a cost-effective silica gel-supported palladium nanocatalyst in a three-step reactions process. Initially, silica gel (60–120 mesh) underwent amino group functionalization using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, ... -
Development and optimization of machine learning models for estimation of mechanical properties of linear low-density polyethylene
(Elsevier, 2024-07-20)A hybrid methodology was developed and implemented for estimation of polymeric mechanical properties in rotational moulding process. The considered polymer in this study is linear low-density polyethylene, known as LLDPE, ... -
The Implications of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs Judgment on Medical Training in the US
(Viewpoint, 2024-11-23)The recent US Supreme Court judgement restricting abortion represents an assault upon all women, especially less privileged women. This judgement will result in a rise in maternal mortality, a figure that for the US is ... -
Development of cellulose-supported Pd-nanocatalyst for the heck coupling and michael addition reactions
(Elsevier, 2024-10-09)The development of reusable, bio-resource based nanocatalysts with high turnover numbers (TONs) is essential for increased sustainability in the chemical sector. Herein, cellulose-supported bio-resourced poly(hydroxamic ... -
Polar lipids modify Alzheimer’s Disease pathology by reducing astrocyte pro-inflammatory signaling through platelet-activating factor receptor (PTAFR) modulation
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-04-20)Background: Pro-inflammatory processes triggered by the accumulation of extracellular amyloid beta (Aβ) peptides are a well-described pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Activated astrocytes surrounding Aβ plaques ... -
A novel seaweed-based biodegradable and active food film to reduce freezer burn in frozen salmon
(Elsevier, 2024-06-19)The imperative to replace conventional plastic food packaging has led to the development of edible and biodegradable alternatives. This study has formulated an effective packaging solution for the preservation of frozen ... -
Assessing antimicrobial and metal resistance genes in Escherichia coli from domestic groundwater supplies in rural Ireland
(Elsevier, 2023-06-19)Natural ecosystems can become significant reservoirs and/or pathways for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dissemination, with the potential to affect nearby microbiological, animal, and ultimately human communities. This is ... -
Efficient green Cr(VI) adsorbent from sorghum waste: Eco-designed functionalized mesoporous silica FDU-12
(Elsevier, 2024-03-07)This paper presents an eco-design approach to the synthesis of a highly efficient Cr(VI) adsorbent, utilizing a positively charged surface mesoporous FDU-12 material (designated as MI-Cl-FDU-12) for the first time. The ... -
Enrichment of Whole-Grain Breads with Food-Grade Extracted Apple Pomace Bioactives Enhanced Their Anti-Inflammatory, Antithrombotic and Anti-Oxidant Functional Properties
(MDPI, 2024-02-11)Apple pomace (AP) is a bio-waste product of apples that is co-produced as a by-product during apples’ processing for making apple-based products, mainly apple juice, cider and vinegar. AP is a rich source of several ... -
Benford's law applied to digital forensic analysis
(Elsevier, 2023-01-30)Tampered digital multimedia content has been increasingly used in a wide set of cyberattacks, challenging criminal investigations and law enforcement authorities. The motivations are immense and range from the attempt to ... -
Bone formation by human paediatric marrow stromal cells in a functional allogeneic immune system
(Elsevier, 2024-01-11)Allogeneic stem-cell based regenerative medicine is a promising approach for bone defect repair. The use of chondrogenically differentiated human marrow stromal cells (MSCs) has been shown to lead to bone formation by ... -
Research Students in Higher Education Globally
(UNESCO, 2022-04-30)This policy paper has reviewed various aspects of higher education research, specifically the research student involved in it at the entry level, i.e. postgraduates, doctorate students, and early career researchers. ... -
Object Detection using Convolutional Neural Networks for Smart Manufacturing Vision Systems in the Medical Devices Sector
(Elsevier B.V, 2019-06)Industry 4.0 has opened the doors for Deep Learning to enter into the manufacturing arena with a bid to improve efficiency and quality check process. In many assembly lines Vision Systems are applied that can identify ... -
Heterogeneous Metal Catalysts for Oxidation Reactions
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014-12-22)Oxidation reactions may be considered as the heart of chemical synthesis. However, the indiscriminate uses of harsh and corrosive chemicals in this endeavor are threating to the ecosystems, public health, and terrestrial, ... -
Preparation of Mesoporous Silica-Supported Chiral Amino Alcohols for the Enantioselective Addition of Diethylzinc to Aldehyde and Asymmetric Transfer Hydrogenation to Ketones
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015-08-26)Optically active (−)-ephedrine, (−)-ephedrine, and (−)-prolinol were immobilized onto cubic mesoporous MCM-48 silica. The immobilized amino alcohols served as a heterogeneous chiral catalyst for the asymmetric addition ... -
Mesoporous Silica-Supported Sulfonyldiamine Ligand for Microwave-Assisted Transfer Hydrogenation
(Journal of Nanomaterials, 2015-07-01)-Sulfonyl-1,2-diamine ligands, derived from 1,2-diaminocyclohexane and 1,2-diaminopropane, were immobilized onto mesoporous SBA-15 silica. The SBA-15-supported sulfonyldiamine-Ru complex was prepared in situ under microwave ... -
Preparation of Mesoporous SBA-16 Silica-Supported Biscinchona Alkaloid Ligand for the Asymmetric Dihydroxylation of Olefins
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014-06-15)Optically active cinchona alkaloid was anchored onto mesoporous SBA-16 silica and the as-prepared complex was used as a heterogeneous chiral ligand of osmium tetraoxide for the asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefins. The ... -
Preparation of mesoporous SBA-16 silica-supported biscinchona alkaloid ligand for the asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefins
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014-06-15)Optically active cinchona alkaloid was anchored onto mesoporous SBA-16 silica and the as-prepared complex was used as a heterogeneous chiral ligand of osmium tetraoxide for the asymmetric dihydroxylation of olefins. The ... -
Between the bioactive extracts of edible mushrooms and pharmacologically important nanoparticles: Need for the investigation of a synergistic combination - A mini review
(Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd, 2017-03-03)The pharmacological potential of bioactive compounds extracted from mushrooms has been studied to a reasonable level. In the same vein, the bioactivity of nanoparticles has also been investigated and reported to be of ...