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A novel mono-ionizable receptor 2 possessing three aminopyridyl and one carboxylic group in 1,3-alternate conformation based on thiacalix[4]arene, confirmed by single crystal X-ray analysis, was prepared. For com...
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Theoretical studies on the hydration of formic acid by ab initio and ABEEMσπ fluctuating charge model
The interaction between formic acid (FA) and water was systemically investigated by atom-bond electronegativity equalization method fused into molecular mechanics (ABEEMσπ/MM) and ab initio methods. The geomet...
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Open AccessNitrilases in nitrile biocatalysis: recent progress and forthcoming research
Over the past decades, nitrilases have drawn considerable attention because of their application in nitrile degradation as prominent biocatalysts. Nitrilases are derived from bacteria, filamentous fungi, yeast...
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Spectroscopy studies of sandwich-type complex of silver(I) co-ordinated to nuclear fast red and adenine and its analytical applications
A novel fluorometric method for the determination of adenine was proposed, based on the fluorescence quenching of a nuclear fast red-silver complex as a small molecule optical probe in the presence of adenine....
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Toughening effect of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and compounded α/β nucleation agents on isotactic polypropylene by different processing methods
The improvement in the toughness of isotactic polypropylene by introducing ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and further blending it with compounded α/β nucleation agents were studied. According to the r...
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Facile synthesis of flower-like dual-metal (Co/Zn) MOF-derived 3D porous Co@Co-NPC as reversible oxygen electrocatalyst for rechargeable zinc-air batteries
Nowadays, Zn-air batteries have been widely applied in miniature electronic devices and power stations. However, it is imperative but challenging to synthesize efficient non-precious metal electrocatalysts for...
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Open AccessRETRACTED ARTICLE: Neuron tau-targeting biomimetic nanoparticles for curcumin delivery to delay progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Although many therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have been explored, these strategies are seldom used in the clinic. Therefore, AD therapeutic research is still urgently needed. One major chal...
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Expanded interlayer spacing of graphene oxide achieved by electrostatic cation intercalation towards superior sodium ion storage
Graphite has been employed as anode material of lithium ion batteries due to its low cost, unique layered structure, and high conductivity; however, the small interlayer spacing and poor rate capability limit ...
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N, P Co-Doped Carbon Dots as Multifunctional Fluorescence Nano-Sensor for Sensitive and Selective Detection of Cr(VI) and Ascorbic Acid
It is particularly important to monitor Cr(VI) for its high toxicity. In this paper, a novel, simple, low-cost and “on-off-on” fluorescence sensor of carbon dots doped with nitrogen and phosphorus (N, P-CDs) w...