Spherical nanoclusters with countable member atoms and delocalized valence orbitals are superatoms with properties analogous to those of simple atoms. This is reflected, in particular, in their optical spectra and magnetic ...

Urea and thiourea derivatives: 1,3-bis[(E)-furan-2-yl)methylene]urea (BFMU) and 1,3-bis[(E)-furan-2-yl)methylene]thiourea (BFMT) were synthesized and characterized by spectrometry analyses (UV, IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR). ...

Direct monitoring of volatile organic compounds emitted from industrial sources as well as the monitoring of ambient levels thereof in the atmosphere play an important role in providing data for various legislative ...

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This work reports on the engineering and fabrication of transparent, conductive, and flexible films made as a composite of bacterial cellulose microfibers (BMF), a polymer (either PVA or PEO), and silver nanowires (AgNWs) ...

Ozonolysis is an attractive, efficient, and green means of introducing oxygen containing functionalities using only oxygen and electricity. Unfortunately, safety issues associated with the accumulation of dissolved ozone ...

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace nutrient for humans and animals owing to its role in redox regulation, thyroid hormone control factors, immunity, inflammatory reactions, brain activities, and carbohydrate regulation. ...

The use of sodium in processed foods, including meats, has been in existent over centuries. Its use is mainly as a food and meat processing aid, and a preservative and flavourant. Even with modern methods of food processing, ...