Sulfamic Acid–Catalyzed,Three-Component,One-Pot Synthesis of [1,2,4]Triazolo/Benzimidazolo Quinazolinone Derivatives

An efficient and convenient approach is reported for three-component, one-pot synthesis of the [1,2,4]triazolo/benzimidazolo quinazolinones by condensation of 2-amino benzimidazole or 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole as amine sources with dimedone and different aldehydes in the presence of sulfamic acid as a reusable, green catalyst in acetonitrile and under heating conditions.     

Influence of Microwave Synthesis Parameters on the Size and Morphology of the Resulting MgAl2O4 Nanoparticles

In the present study, Nano-sized magnesium aluminate powders were successfully synthesized via microwave process based on the reaction between Mg (NO₃)₂·6H₂O and Al (NO₃)₃·9H₂O in distilled water, at various conditions. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and EDAX analysis. The effects of different parameters such as reaction time and microwave power on the morphology, particle size, and PL properties of the product were studied by SEM images and the PL.     

Sonochemical synthesis of a novel nano-rod two-dimensional zinc(II) coordination polymer; preparation of zinc(II) oxide nanoparticles by direct thermolyses

A novel mixed-ligand zinc(II) coordination polymer, {[Zn(μ-4,4'-bipy)(μ-3-bpdh)(H(2)O)(2)](ClO(4))(2)·(4,4'-bipy)(0.5)}(n) (1); 3-bpdh=2,5-bis(3-pyridyl)-3,4-diaza-2,4-hexadiene and 4,4'-bipy=4,4'-bipyridine, has been synthesized and characterized by IR, (1)HNMR and (13)CNMR spectroscopy. The single crystal X-ray data of compound 1 shows that this coordination polymer grows in two dimensions by two different bridging ligands, 4,4'-bipy and 3-bpdh. Also, nano-scale of compound 1 has been synthesized by sonochemical method and characterized by IR, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Thermal stability of compound 1 in single crystalline and nano-scale form was carried out by thermal gravimetric (TG) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The ZnO nanoparticles were obtained by calcination of compound 1 at 500°C under air atmosphere and by thermolyses in oleic acid at 200°C. The zinc(II) oxide nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).     

Effect of a periodic magnetic field on phase matching condition in second harmonic generation at interactions of laser-plasma

In this paper, the process of second harmonic generation (SHG) is studied in underdense plasma in the presence of a periodic magnetic field. It is shown that the difference of momentums of photon of second harmonic and two photons of main wave can be provided by momentum of everyone of Fourier components of periodic magnetic field so that momentum of nth Fourier component can be chosen by . It is also proven that the highest efficiency of second harmonic generation will be provided by the first Fourier component of periodic magnetic field . It is revealed that periodic magnetic field can produce longitudinal waves at and as well.     

Sonochemical synthesis and characterization of nano-sized zirconium(IV) complex: new precursor for the preparation of pure monoclinic and tetragonal zirconia nanoparticles

In this study, synthesis and characterization of two polymorphs of a new nano-sized zirconium(IV) complex, [ZrO(dmph)I₂] (1), {dmph = 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline (neocuproine)}, have been investigated in two different solvents. The reaction between zirconyl nitrate pentahydrate and potassium iodide with dmph as a ligand under ultrasonic irradiation in methanol and mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) leads to the formation of the nano-sized Zr(IV) complex. Characterization of the Zr(IV) complex has been performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The thermal stability of the compound 1 has been studied by thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analyses. Particle sizes of the compound 1 have been decreased after thermal treatments in an autoclave. Pure monoclinic (m) and tetragonal (t) zirconia (ZrO₂) nanoparticles were readily synthesized from thermal decomposition of the Zr(IV) complex as a new precursor in presence of methanol and MEG as solvents, respectively. Zirconium oxide was characterized by FT-IR, XRD, and SEM to depict the phase and morphology. The results showed that, pure zirconia was produced with particle size about 59 nm and crystal system was monoclinic when methanol was used as a solvent during complexation process. On the other hand, particle sizes of zirconia with tetragonal structure were significantly reduced to about 39 nm, when MEG was used as solvent.     

Modification of the Electrode Surface by Ag Nanoparticles Decorated Nano Diamond‐graphite for Voltammetric Determination of Ceftizoxime

A modified glassy carbon electrode with a film of nano diamond? graphite nano mixture decorated with Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs? NDG/GCE) was constructed and used for sensitive voltammetric determination of ceftizoxime (CFX). Morphology of AgNPs? NDG/GCE has been examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Experimental variables such as deposited amount of the modifier suspension, pH of the supporting electrolyte and accumulation potential and time were optimized by monitoring of CV and LSV responses of CFX. The results illustrate that AgNPs? NDG/GCE exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic effect in the electro‐oxidation of CFX that leads to a considerable improvement in the corresponding anodic peak current. This also allows the development of a highly sensitive voltammetric sensor for the determination of CFX in pharmaceutical and clinical samples. Under the optimum conditions, the modified electrode showed a linear response to the concentration of CFX in the range of 0.02–7 µM with detection limit of 6 nM. The prepared modified electrode has some remarkable electrochemical properties such as simple preparation, high sensitivity, excellent repeatability and reproducibility and long‐term stability.     

Liquid-phase microextraction of biomarkers: A review on current methods

The detection and quantification of biomarkers have gained more attention in the medical discipline to evaluating disease progression to manage medical treatment. Biomarkers range from gases to biological macromolecules. Because of the nanomolar range levels of typical biomarkers in plasma, blood, urine, exhalation samples, and other biological fluids as well as complex matrix of biological media, adequate sample preparation methods should be used for quantification of biomarkers. Biomarkers are discussed here generally classified mainly into two subgroups which arisen from disease or exposure compounds. The analytical method is critical for the validity/reliability of a biomarker. Accuracy, precision, reproducibility, recovery, sensitivity, and specificity all have high influence to the consistency with the limit and reference values concerned. In this paper, developments in well-established liquid-phase microextraction techniques for the clinical analysis of biological samples will be reviewed and discussed. This article presents an overview of microextraction methods for biological samples, focusing especially on biomarkers.     

Synthesis of Novel 2‐Oxoquinoline Derivatives via Ugi‐Four‐Component‐Heck Reaction

The present study provides an efficient strategy for the preparation of novel N‐substituted‐4‐methyl‐quinolin‐1(2H)‐one derivatives via two‐step Ugi/Heck reaction. The procedure is based on the Ugi coupling between 2‐bromoanilines, various aromatic aldehydes, vinylacetic acid, and isocyanides, and then intramolecular Heck reaction, which leads to the formation of the title compounds in good yields.     

Turbulent forced convection of nanofluid in a wavy channel using two phase model

Two phase mixture model is used to numerically simulate the turbulent forced convection of Al₂O₃-Water nanofluid in a channel with corrugated wall under constant heat flux. Both mixture and single phase models are implemented to study the nanofluid flow in such a geometry and the results have been compared. The effects of the volume fraction of nanoparticles, Reynolds number and amplitude of the wavy wall on the rate of heat transfer are investigated. The results showed that with increasing the volume fraction of nanoparticles, Reynolds number and amplitude of wall waves, the rate of heat transfer increases. Also the results showed that the mixture model yields to higher Nusselt numbers than the single phase model in a similar case.     

Radon health hazards of some rocks of Iranian origin, frequently used as building stones

Radon exhalation rate from various types of stones, used inside the living buildings, is a major factor for evaluation of the environmental radon level. To verify the significance and lethal impacts of this unknown and obscure source of radiation upon the people around the world, the exhaled radon gas concentrations from the rocks, granodiorite, granite, limestone and aragonite, and the effect of their block sizes on the exhalation rate, have been studied. The block samples, collected from their ores, were transferred to plastic containers in which the CR-39 detectors could properly be placed and air tightened, for concentration measurements. The results show the radon concentration of 7.4 ± 0.8, 6.6 ± 0.6, 0.08 ± 0.02 and 0.09 ± 0.02 kBq m⁻³ for granodiorite, granite, limestone and aragonite, respectively. The corresponding annual dose values in a closed environment are: 186 ± 20, 166 ± 15, 2.5 ± 1 and 2 ± 1 mSv y⁻¹. These absorbed dose values indicate that granodiorite and granite when used inside the buildings could increase the risk of various cancers while aragonite and limestone have much lower risks and are recommended for use inside the buildings. The former ones when used in the closure areas remedial action should be implemented. The results do not show obvious dependence between the rock size of the samples and their radon exhalation rate.