Elastic,impedance spectroscopic and dielectric properties of TiO2 doped nanocrystalline NiCuZn spinel ferrites

ABSTRACT

Nanocrystalline Ni_0.4Cu_0.3Zn_0.3Fe₂O₄ ferrites doped with TiO₂ (0–10?wt %) were prepared by the sol-gel method. Elastic properties of synthesized samples were studied with the help of ultrasonic pulse transmission method. The elastic constants initially increase with an increase in TiO₂ up to 1?wt % and then decline. LCR-Q meter was used to study the dielectric properties within 50?Hz to 5?MHz range of the frequency. The dielectric constant (?′) and dielectric loss tangents were decreased continuously with increased frequency for all the selected samples at room temperature revealing normal dielectric behavior of ferrites. Also, the AC conductivity was increased with an increase in the frequency for all the selected samples. Cole-Cole plots were obtained for all investigated samples and showed single semicircle which indicates that the electrical conduction process appears only due to grain boundaries.     

Microwave‐Assisted Synthesis and Antituberculosis Screening of Some 4‐((3‐(Trifluoromethyl)‐5,6‐dihydro‐[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrazin‐7(8H)‐l)methyl)benzenamine Hybrids

In the present investigation, a series of 4‐((3‐(trifluoromethyl)‐5,6‐dihydro‐[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3‐a]pyrazin‐7(8H)‐yl)methyl)benzenamine analogs 6a–o were synthesized and characterized by IR, NMR (¹H and ¹³C), and mass spectra. All newly synthesized compounds 6a–o were prepared under conventional and microwave irradiation methods. These compounds obtained in higher yields and in shorter reaction times in the microwave irradiation method when compared with the conventional method. Synthesized compounds 6a–o were inspected for their in vitro antitubercular activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H₃₇Ra using an established XTT reduction menadione assay. Among the screened compounds, 6i (IC₅₀: 1.82 μg/mL), 6j (IC₅₀: 1.02 μg/mL), and 6k (IC₅₀: 1.59 μg/mL) showed excellent activity. Furthermore, compound 6i showed MIC₉₀ value of 16.02 μg/mL. In summary, the results indicate the identification of some novel, selective, and specific inhibitors against M. tuberculosis that can be explored further for the potential antitubercular drug.     

Nanopore Sequencing Accurately Identifies the Mutagenic DNA Lesion O6‐Carboxymethyl Guanine and Reveals Its Behavior in Replication

O⁶‐carboxymethylguanine (O⁶‐CMG) is a highly mutagenic alkylation product of DNA, triggering transition mutations relevant to gastrointestinal cancer. However, precise localization of a single O⁶‐CMG with conventional sequencing platforms is challenging. Here nanopore sequencing (NPS), which directly senses single DNA bases according to their physiochemical properties, was employed to detect O⁶‐CMG. A unique O⁶‐CMG signal was observed during NPS and a single‐event call accuracy of >95 % was achieved. Moreover, O⁶‐CMG was found to be a replication obstacle for Phi29 DNA polymerase (Phi29 DNAP), suggesting this lesion could cause DNA sequencing biases in next generation sequencing (NGS) approaches.     

Synthesis and characterization of processable polyamides containing polar quinoxaline unit in the main chain and evaluation of its hydrophilicity

Here we report a new five polyamides prepared via solution-phase polycondensation under Yamazaki-Higashi conditions to prove the suitability of this method. The synthesized polyamides were characterized by FTIR, ¹H-NMR, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, inherent viscosity, solubility and wettability tests. These polyamides were amorphous in nature and they are completely soluble in many organic solvents and they could easily be solution-cast into transparent, flexible films. The as-prepaired polymers showed excellent thermal properties. The glass transition temperatures of these polymers are in the range of 251–274?°C under nitrogen atmosphere. The decomposition temperature in nitrogen for a 10% weight-loss temperature is more than 744?°C, and char yield at 900?°C ranged from 43 to 56% in nitrogen. Water contact angles were also tested to know the hydrophilicity of the polyamide films. As-synthesized polyamides showed smallest quantact angles indicating hydrophilic surface.     

Growth mechanism and characterisation of chemically grown Sb doped Bi2Se3 thin films

The synthesis of combinatorial Bi_2−xSb_xSe₃ thin films by arrested precipitation technique (APT) using triethanolamine-bismuth, triethanolamine-antimony and sodium selenosulphite as sources of Bi³⁺, Sb³⁺ and Se²⁻, respectively is investigated on commercial glass substrates. The growth mechanism of film formation, composition and surface morphology of the as deposited films were studied as a function of preparative parameters and bath composition. The films were monophasic, polycrystalline and covered the surface of the substrate completely. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis gave coherent elemental composition indicating single phase BiSbSe₃ was made. The good results obtained for Bi_2−xSb_xSe₃ thin films revealed that arrested precipitation technique is best suited for the deposition of large area thin films on conducting/nonconducting substrates to produce materials for device applications.     

Gold(I)/Chiral Brønsted Acid Catalyzed Enantioselective Hydroamination–Hydroarylation of Alkynes: The Effect of a Remote Hydroxyl Group on the Reactivity and Enantioselectivity

The catalytic enantioselective hydroamination–hydroarylation of alkynes under the catalysis of (R₃P)AuMe/(S)‐3,3′‐bis(2,4,6‐triisopropylphenyl)‐1,1′‐binaphthyl‐2,2′‐diyl hydrogenphosphate ((S)‐TRIP) is reported. The alkyne was reacted with a range of pyrrole‐based aromatic amines to give pyrrole‐embedded aza‐heterocyclic scaffolds bearing a quaternary carbon center. The presence of a hydroxyl group in the alkyne tether turned out to be very crucial for obtaining products in high yields and enantioselectivities. The mechanism of enantioinduction was established by carefully performing experimental and computational studies.     

Ni<Superscript>2+</Superscript>-substituted Mg–Cu–Zn ferrites: a colloidal approach of tuning structural and electromagnetic properties

A robust synthesis approach to Ni²⁺-substituted Mg_0.25-xNi _x Cu_0.25Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ (0?≤?x?≤?0.25?mol.) ferrimagnetic oxides using citrate assisted sol–gel process is reported. The route utilizes simple metal nitrate precursors in aqueous solution, thus eliminating the need for organometallic precursors. Citric acid acts as a fuel for the combustion reaction and forms stable complexes with metal ions preventing the precipitation of hydroxilated compounds to yield the composite ferrite structure by auto-combustion process. The XRD signatures, especially (3 1 1) plane, confirmed the formation of spinel structure. The linear growth of lattice constant from 8.385 to 8.409?Å was observed by Ni²⁺ substitution from 0 to 0.25. The dense microstructure is observed with the average grain size of 0.42–2.18?µm. The transport properties revealed the semiconducting behavior of as-prepared ferrite material, with an increase in the DC-electrical resistivity by the incorporation of nickel. The magnetic properties viz. initial permeability (µ_i) and magnetic moment (n_B) are explained, based on the deviation in saturation magnetization (M_s), anisotropy constant (K₁)_, density values, and exchange interactions. Furthermore, the effect of adding Ni²⁺ on the Curie temperature, frequency-dependent dielectric properties of the ferrite material are also discussed.

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