ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(45), P. 42340 - 42355
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
This
study
addresses
the
formidable
persistence
of
tetracycline
(TC)
in
environment
and
its
adverse
impact
on
soil,
water,
microbial
ecosystems.
To
combat
this
issue,
an
innovative
approach
by
varying
polythiophene
((C4H4S)n;
n
=
3,
5,
7,
9)
units
subsequent
interaction
with
Ti-doped
graphene/boron
nitride
(Ti@GP_BN)
nanocomposites
was
applied
as
catalysts
for
investigating
molecular
structure,
adsorption,
excitation
analysis,
photodegradation
mechanism
within
framework
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
at
B3LYP-gd3bj/def2svp
method.
reveals
a
compelling
correlation
between
adsorption
potential
their
corresponding
behaviors,
particularly
notable
fifth
seventh
configuration.
These
exhibit
distinct
patterns,
characterized
energy
levels
1.3406
924.81
nm
wavelengths
unit
1.3391
925.88
unit.
Through
exploring
deeper,
examination
exciton
binding
emerges
pivotal
factor,
bolstering
outcomes
derived
from
both
UV–vis
transition
analysis
exploration.
Notably,
calculated
energies
0.120
0.103
eV
containing
5
7
segments,
respectively,
provide
confirmation
our
findings.
convergence
data
reinforces
integrity
earlier
analyses,
enhancing
understanding
intricate
electronic
energetic
interplay
these
systems.
sheds
light
promising
polythiophene/Ti-doped
nanocomposite
efficient
candidate
TC
photodegradation,
contributing
to
advancement
sustainable
environmental
remediation
strategies.
conducted
theoretically;
hence,
experimental
studies
are
needed
authenticate
use
studied
degrading
TC.
International Journal of Polymeric Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(18), P. 1593 - 1604
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
In
this
study,
a
novel
terpolymer
was
successfully
obtained
via
the
polycondensation
polymerization
of
p-phenylenediamine
and
2-aminothiazole
with
formaldehyde,
employing
dimethylformamide
as
catalyst.
The
molar
ratio
1:1:2
for
reacting
monomers
yielded
newly
devised
p-phenylenediamine-2-aminothiazole-formaldehyde
(P2ATF)
terpolymer.
Subsequently,
utilized
ligand
to
form
copper
complex
by
combining
it
Cu2+
ions.
To
check
structure
both
its
complex,
comprehensive
array
techniques
like
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
ultraviolet-visible
nuclear
magnetic
resonance,
elemental
analysis
were
employed.
Gel
permeation
chromatography
employed
determine
average
molecular
weight.
surface
characteristics
metal
investigated
using
scanning
electron
microscopy,
providing
insights
into
their
morphology.
Furthermore,
thermal
properties
examined
thermogravimetric
analysis,
allowing
an
assessment
breakdown
behavior.
They
also
subjected
biological
evaluations
against
diverse
range
microorganisms,
encompassing
Escherichia
coli,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Candida
albicans,
Aspergillus
niger.
findings
from
these
assessments
provide
valuable
potential
activities
enhancing
our
understanding
applications.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(10), P. e20459 - e20459
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
In
an
innovative
approach
to
push
the
boundaries
of
antimicrobial
and
antioxidant
strategies,
we
present
synthesis
characterization
a
novel
terpolymer
derived
from
N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine
2-aminopyrimidine
with
formaldehyde
in
presence
dimethylformamide
as
reaction
medium
through
polycondensation
technique.
Leveraging
this
ligand,
introduce
intriguing
terpolymer-metal
complex,
created
Ni
(II)
metal
ion.
our
pursuit
validate
structure
properties
these
substances,
performed
meticulous
characterizations
using
important
spectral
studies
such
FTIR,
electronic,
1H
NMR
spectroscopy.
This
provided
us
unique
fingerprint
for
(N-Phenyl-p-phenylenediamine-2-aminopyrimidine-formaldehyde)
terpolymeric
ligand
(PAF)
its
complex.
addition,
molecular
weights
PAF
were
established
gel
permeation
chromatography.
Upon
investigation,
PAF-Ni
complex
exhibited
impressive
activity,
tested
by
disc-diffusion
Both
demonstrated
potency
against
range
harmful
bacterial
fungal
strains,
including
Staphylococcus
aureus,
Escherichia
coli,
Candida
albicans,
Aspergillus
niger.
extension
their
biological
applications,
evaluated
free
radical
scavenging
activity
DPPH
assay.
The
showcased
enhanced
73.94%
(IC50
=
17.58)
compared
63.06%
27.61)
at
100
μg/ml
indicating
potential
role
oxidative
stress
management.
Chemical Physics Impact,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100349 - 100349
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Due
to
their
ubiquity
and
the
rise
of
drug-resistant
forms,
Candida
albicans
infections
pose
a
serious
threat
world
health.
Exploring
new
molecular
possibilities
is
essential
in
order
create
newer
antifungal
medicines
address
this
challenge.
Herein,
use
density
functional
theory
at
B3LYP-D3BJ/aug-cc-pVDZ
method
along
with
silico
docking
was
utilized
examine
effects
polar
(DMSO,
ethanol,
water)
solvation
on
reactivity,
spectral
(NMR,
UV,
FT-IR)
investigation,
potential
bis[ethyl2-(4-hydroxy-3-{(E)-[(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)inimo]methyl}
phenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carbo
-xylate
(BTZ).
The
study
finds
that
solvents
exert
notable
influence
BTZ's
highest
energy
gap
observed
gas
phase
value
3.4939
eV
while
solvents;
values
are
3.4477,
3.4422
for
DMSO,
water,
respectively.
This
observation
implies
BTZ
may
exhibit
varying
degrees
reactivity
under
different
solvents.
To
evaluate
suitability
as
agent,
absorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
excretion,
toxicity
(ADMET)
studies
were
conducted
which
reveals
adheres
Lipinski's
rule
five,
demonstrating
its
drug-like
potential.
Molecular
simulations
against
proteins
(1ZAP
6ZDU)
show
promising
binding
affinities,
exhibiting
strong
interaction
1ZAP
(-5.4
kcal/mol).
findings
research
contribute
valuable
insights
into
activity
BTZ,
providing
candidate
further
exploration
quest
effective
treatments
infections.
Chemical Physics Impact,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100309 - 100309
Published: Sept. 10, 2023
Quantum
chemical
computations
were
initiated
to
perform
geometry
optimization
of
Fluazinam
by
B3LYP/6-311
++
G
(d,
p)
basis
set
employing
the
DFT
approach.
Sample
dissolved
in
dichloromethane
yielded
single
crystals
for
analysis
through
slow
evaporation
technique.
For
objective
characterizing
title
molecule,
spectroscopic
methods
such
as
FT-IR,
FT-Raman,
NMR,
and
UV-Vis
studies
used.
The
carbon
atoms
coupled
nitrogen
exhibit
strongest
de-shielded
signals,
according
NMR
spectra.
observed
spectrum
is
correlated
with
computed
spectrum.
Natural
Bond
Orbital
interprets
charge
delocalization
within
molecule.
Frontier
molecular
orbital
(FMO),
Molecular
electrostatic
potential
(MEP)
Fukui
function
analyses
conducted
identify
reactivity
hence
stability
compound
evinced.
study
endorses
a
band
gap
3.66
eV
which
facilitates
intra-molecular
transfer.
MEP
infers
that
electronegative
behave
an
electrophile
while
hydrogen
take
nucleophilic
reactivity.
Weak
covalent
interactions
well
N-H-O
bonding
understood
from
topology
analyses.
docking
confirmed
good
binding
affinity
-8.1
–
7.6
Kcal/mol
target
proteins
then
ratified
experimental
activity
assay
showing
larger
inhibition
zone
than
compared
standard
Nystatin.
Chemical Physics Impact,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100438 - 100438
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
This
study
is
aimed
at
evaluating
the
impact
of
solvation
on
structural,
spectroscopy
(UV,
NMR,
FT-IR),
reactivity,
bonding
interactions,
and
drug
potential
Pyridine
4-Carbaldehyde
Semi-carbazone
(PCS)
against
disease
(cholera)
causing
protein
in
Gram-negative
bacterium;
Vibrio
cholerae.
Notably,
was
carried
out
using
both
experimental
theoretical
calculations
based
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
GD3B/B3LYP/6-311G++(2D,2P)
level
along
with
molecular
docking.
Results
from
UV-
spectrum
showed
very
fair
absorption
levels
across
different
solvents
used,
peaks
463nm,
467nm,
470nm
468nm
for
PCS_DMSO,
PCS_ETOH,
PCS_H2O
PCS_MEOH
respectively.
The
reveals
discrepancies
between
1H
NMR
shifts.
However,
13C
shifts
show
minute
differences.
RDG
analysis
steric
repulsions
pyridine
ring.
Whereas,
investigation
electronic
properties
reveal
that
decreasing
order
PCS_DMSO
(3.668eV)
>
(3.206eV)
(3.202eV)
PCS_ETOH
(0.312eV).
results
docking
PCS
had
binding
affinities
-5.0
Kcal/mol
7P3R
-5.4
1XTC
which
happen
to
be
much
lesser
than
-10.2
formed
erythromycin
7P3R.
a
non-feasible
interactions
biding
affinity
18.0
Kcal/mol.
MD
simulation
PCS-MEOH
higher
energy
value
PCS-DMSO,
PCS-ETOH,
PCS-H2,
indicating
it
can
interact
other
substances
more
effectively,
disperse
quickly.
These
various
studied
objectives,
however,
suggest
lead
compound
tackling
incidence,
distribution
prevalence
cholera.
Chemical Physics Impact,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100449 - 100449
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
(E)–5-([4-(2–carboxyethylcarbamoyl)
phenyl]
diazenyl)-2-hydroxybenzoic
acid
(Balsalazide)
was
scrutinized
theoretically
using
quantum
computational
calculation.
FT-IR,
UV-vis.,
and
optimized
structure
data
were
collected
utilizing
the
DFT
approach
with
B3LYP
functional
6-311++G(d,p)
basis
set.
The
wave
number
computations
improved
molecular
geometry
carried
out
in
gas
phase.
Utilizing
VEDA
analysis,
potential
energy
distribution
analysis
PED
of
title
chemical
out.
Additionally,
experiments
on
reactivity
electrostatic
(MEP)
Researchers
employed
electron
localization
function
(ELF)
to
demonstrate
delocalization
molecule.
Topological
Mulliken
charge
investigations
other
subjects.
Intermolecular
transfer
interpreted
natural
bond
orbital
(NBO).
RDG
used
concentration
as
a
basis.
To
clarify
how
electronics-based
transmissions
UV-vis
spectral
range
several
solvents
(Gas,
Water,
DMSO,
Ethanol,
Acetone)
determined,
also
employed.
Maximum
wavelength
(λ)
absorbance
band-gap
estimates
for
balsalazide
calculated
different
solvents.
electrophilicity
index
is
explain
bioactivity,
while
docking
show
ligand
interacts
protein.
Through
docking,
Transcription
classified
proteins
2Q1V
4ME0
are
examined.
drug-likeness
molecule
revealed
its
nature.
Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
238(6), P. 1061 - 1088
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Recently,
the
treatment
of
bacterial
infection
has
been
very
worrisome
as
a
decline
in
antibiotic
sensitivity
is
hitting
majority
world
population.
Among
many
infection’s
causing
agents,
Enterococcus
species
and
Mycoplasma
pneumonia
are
highly
threatening
because
their
resistance
to
powerful
antibiotics
such
vancomycin,
erythromycin,
azithromycin.
Herein,
effect
polar
(DMSO,
EtOH,
MeOH,
H
2
O)
solvation
on
quantum
chemical
parameters,
molecular
structure,
spectroscopy,
antimicrobial
potential
p
-phenylenediamine-thiosemicarbazide-formaldehyde
(PTSF)
terpolymer
presented
within
framework
density
functional
theory
(DFT),
dynamics,
docking
approach.
ethanol
was
keenly
observed
with
most
insightful
properties
across
all
analyses
specifically
by
its
high
energy
gap
(4.6344
eV)
which
accounted
for
stability
compound.
The
revealed
binding
affinities
PSTF
respect
best
modes
−4.6
kcal/mol
LYS
288
bond
distance
2.82
Å
5V2M
−5.1
ASN
770
at
2.27
Å,
GLU
767
2.61
ARG
777
3.69
775
2.57
ALA
763
2.86
6rj1.
From
result
obtained,
studied
compound
higher
affinity
active
site
6RJ1
than
that
5V2M.
This
suggests
greater
efficacy
inhibiting
growth
M.
pneumoniae
vancomycin
resistant
faecalis
.
Hence,
further
vitro
vivo
studies
should
delve
into
more
exploration
reported
ligand.