International Journal of Environmental Health Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: July 5, 2024
The
present
investigation
examines
the
antimicrobial
and
antifungal
characteristics
of
natural
deep
eutectic
solvents
(NADES)
apple
vinegar
in
relation
to
a
diverse
array
bacterial
fungal
strains.
clinical
strains,
including
gram-negative
gram-positive,
pathogen
Candida
albicans,
were
subjected
solid
medium
diffusion
determine
inhibitory
effects
these
compounds.
results
show
that
NADES
has
superior
action
compared
vinegar.
observed
zones
for
varied
length
from
16.5
24.2
16
52.5
mm,
respectively.
obtained
indicate
no
synergy
is
this
mixture
(50%
AV
+
50%
NADES).
range
values
bactericidal
concentrations
(MBC)
minimal
(MIC)
was
0.0125
0.2
0.4
µl/ml,
Antibacterial
chemicals
may
be
found
NADES,
with
offering
environmentally
safe
substitutes
traditional
antibiotics.
Additional
suggested
refine
compounds
wide
bacteria,
which
could
create
solutions
are
both
highly
effective
specifically
targeted,
thereby
extensive
potential
medicine
environment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 1028 - 1028
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
efficacy
of
adsorbents
from
locally
sourced
olive
waste—encompassing
skins,
leaves,
and
pits,
recovered
initial
centrifugation
olives
(OWP)—and
a
composite
with
sodium
alginate
(OWPSA)
for
removal
Cu2+
ions
synthetic
wastewater.
Experimental
analyses
conducted
at
room
temperature,
an
concentration
50
mg/L
solid/liquid
ratio
1
g/L,
showed
that
efficiencies
were
approximately
79.54%
94.54%
OWP
OWPSA,
respectively,
highlighting
positive
impact
on
adsorption
capacity.
Utilizing
statistical
physics
isotherm
models,
particularly
single-layer
model
coupled
to
real
gas
(SLMRG),
allowed
us
robustly
fit
experimental
data,
providing
insights
into
mechanisms.
Thermodynamic
parameters
affirmed
spontaneity
endothermic
nature
processes.
Adsorption
kinetics
interpreted
effectively
using
pseudo-second-order
(PSO)
model.
Molecular
modeling
investigations,
including
conductor-like
screening
solvents
(COSMO-RS),
density
functional
theory
(DFT),
atom-in-molecule
(AIM)
analysis,
unveiled
intricate
molecular
interactions
among
adsorbent
components—cellulose,
hemicellulose,
lignin,
alginate—and
pollutant
Cu2+,
confirming
their
physically
interactive
nature.
These
findings
emphasize
synergistic
application
theoretical
approaches,
comprehensive
understanding
copper
dynamics
level.
methodology
holds
promise
unraveling
processes
across
various
materials
in
wastewater
treatment
applications.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
108(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
The
increasing
antibiotic
resistance
towards
a
panel
of
microorganisms
is
one
the
public
health
concerns.
For
this
reason,
search
for
alternatives
to
widely
used
has
been
undertaken.
In
era
sustainable
chemistry,
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
have
emerged
as
promising
antimicrobial
agents.
These
possess
several
advantages
such
low
volatility,
flammability,
ease
preparation,
and
typically
cost
production.
properties
make
DES
suitable
various
applications,
including
extraction
biomolecules
preparation
cosmetics.
Natural
DESs
(NADESs)
are
special
category
prepared
from
natural
sources,
which
matched
recent
trends
leaning
back
nature,
decreasing
dependence
on
synthetic
precursors.
NADES
can
be
by
heating
stirring,
freeze-drying,
evaporation,
grinding,
ultrasound-assisted
microwave-assisted
synthesis.
Utilizing
NADESs
an
alternative
traditional
antibiotics,
become
ineffective
over
time
due
bacterial
resistance,
holds
great
promise
these
reasons.
This
review
aims
discuss
multiple
NADESs,
antibacterial
antifungal
activities.
To
best
our
knowledge,
first
literature
survey
activities
NADESs.
Key
points
•
antibiotics
high
potential
their
activity
against
also
substantial
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(18), P. 12533 - 12555
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
corrosion
inhibition
potential
of
3,4-dimethoxy
phenyl
thiosemicarbazone
(DMPTS)
for
copper
in
1
M
hydrochloric
acid
(HCl)
solutions,
aiming
to
disclose
mechanism
behind
its
protective
action.
