Keynote Presentation (In-Person)
Alexander Bagaturyants, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Russian Federation
Multiscale atomistic simulation methods applied to studying exciplexes at the interface between layers of organic molecules in multilayer structures, typical for organic light-emitting diodes and for other devices of organic electronics and photonics are briefly described. Adequa [....] » Read More
Title : Eliminating implant failure in humans with nano chemistry: 30,000 cases and counting
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Nanomedicine is the use of nanomaterials to improve disease prevention, detection, and treatment which has resulted in hundreds of FDA approved medical products. While nanomedicine has been around for several decades, new technological advances are pushing its boundaries. For exa [....] » Read More
Title : Solar box cooker dehydration, and relative humidity endpoint detection, of lamiaceae culinary leaves on the island of Crete
Victor John Law, Technical University Dublin, Ireland
When solar dehydrating medicinal and culinary leaves, the aim is to removed/lower water moisture within the leaf to a level that slows-down microbial growth leading to physical deterioration of the preserved product within the food cupboard. Proof of principle of relative humidit [....] » Read More
Title : Medicinal plants: Source of phytobiotic compounds as therapeutic agents for human diseases
Dharani Dhar Patra, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, India
Medicinal plants exhibit a broad range of potential for nutraceuticals, presenting a diverse assortment of bioactive compounds that confer notable health advantages beyond fundamental nourishment. Natural compounds obtained from different medicinal and aromatic plants have gained [....] » Read More
Title : Essential oil authentication and adulteration detection: Safeguarding the future of fragrance chemistry
Prabodh Satyal, Aromatic Plant Research Center, United States
Essential oils are fundamental to the global fragrance industry, yet they remain among the most frequently adulterated natural ingredients. Such practices not only compromise product quality and safety but also threaten consumer trust and the integrity of the fragrance market. Wi [....] » Read More
Title : Computational studies of functionalized [Pn7] (Pn = P, As) clusters for the catalyzed hydroboration of pyridine; Exploration of the treatment of entropy
Daniel Galano, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Zintl clusters have recently emerged as competent catalysts for a variety of organic transformations. This work reports the mechanism of functionalized Zintl-cluster-catalyzed hydroboration of pyridine and subsequent analysis of the energetic profile of this catalytic cycle, empl [....] » Read More
Title : Reimagining nitrogen fixation with pulsed ultrasound for a low-cost sustainable future
Lukman A Yusuf, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Modern nitrogen fertilizer production relies heavily on large centralized industrial processes such as Haber Bosch and Ostwald, which require high temperatures, high pressures, and pure hydrogen feedstocks. These constraints limit opportunities for small scale local fertilizer ge [....] » Read More
Title : Quantitative study of quartz sand mechanoradicals generated by ball milling
Sahra Sheikh Aleslami, University of Auckland, New Zealand
The generation and stability of mechanoradicals on the surface of quartz sand crystals induced by ball milling were systematically investigated using solid-state electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. Surface radicals formed under ambient air conditions via surface r [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing process efficiency and safety with advanced sensor technology
Susanne Naf Rudiger, Hamilton Bonaduz AG, Switzerland
At the heart of chemical manufacturing plants lie fundamental operations, including standard utility and storage processes, that are essential for the plant’s functionality and success. They provide the crucial infrastructure and resources required for efficient and safe op [....] » Read More
Title : Computational studty of pillararenes as selective sorbents for greenhouse gases
Quoc Duy Ho, Stavanger University, Norway
Pillar[n]arenes (P[n]A) are emerging as highly tunable supramolecular materials for CO2 capture and industrial gas separation, yet the molecular factors governing their adsorption performance remain incompletely understood. Unlike traditional rigid frameworks, the unique "pi [....] » Read More
Title : Nutrient and heavy metal loads from the Ribeiras to Coastal zones: A land-ocean continuum perspective in Madeira Island
Aracelis Del Carmen Narayan Rajnauth, University of Porto, Portugal
The ribeiras of Madeira are small freshwater river systems that act as critical conduits linking terrestrial and marine environments, transporting both dissolved and particulate materials from inland catchments to the coastal zone. Seasonal rainfall and episodic storm events mobi [....] » Read More
Title : Investigation of low-frequency phenomena within flow pattern in standard mixing vessel induced by pitched blade impeller
Tomas Bruha, Institute of Thermomechanics Academic of Science Prague, Czech Republic
An experimental study of the flow pattern dynamics in a standard mixing vessel with radial baffles filled with water and induced by a pitched blade turbine (PBT) pumping downward is presented. Investigation is focused on detection and analysis of quasi-periodical or periodical [....] » Read More
Title : Utilisation of optical spectroscopy and physical chemistry methods in studies of interaction between pesticide molecules and vital bio-macromolecules
Jana Stanicova, Charles University, Czech Republic
Food production is expected to increase the quantity and quality crops, so pesticides are globally used for crop control. Question is whether using pesticides endangers the health of consumers. Comprehensive knowledge about pesticide side-effects on humans and animals includes a [....] » Read More
Title : Green chemistry and its implementation in pharmaceutical analysis
Naser F Al Tannak, Kuwait University, Kuwait
The expanding progression of industrial development has been a pioneer for world economic growth. Green chemistry has been defined as ‘the employment of techniques and methodologies that reduce or eliminate the use or production of feedstocks, products, by-products, solvent [....] » Read More
Title : Economic and environmental implications of the development of UASB reactors in Mexico for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment
Juan Manuel Morgan, National University of Mexico-UNAM, Mexico
The objective of this work is to demonstrate that the inclusion of an up-flow anaerobic sludge bed (UASB reactor) within an industrial wastewater treatment plant reduces the plant's investment and operating costs compared to a system based solely on conventional complete-mix [....] » Read More
Title : Drug development fundamentals and computer-aided drug design
Vitthal Chopade, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
Drug development is a complex, multidisciplinary process aimed at discovering, optimizing, and delivering safe and effective therapeutic agents. It begins with target identification and validation, followed by hit discovery through screening of natural, synthetic, or combinatoria [....] » Read More
Title : Treated drinking water as a sentinel indicator for episodic solvent pulses in riverine–coastal systems
Kar Weng Chan, Department of Chemistry Malaysia, Malaysia
Methylene chloride (dichloromethane, DCM) is a volatile chlorinated solvent widely used in industrial manufacturing and surface-treatment applications. Its high vapor pressure, rapid dispersion, and episodic release characteristics complicate detection in conventional riverine [....] » Read More
Title : Development of green energy technologies: An alternative approach to promote green energy and waste management
Abdul Majeed Khan, FUUAST, Pakistan
Currently, a number of global challenges are associated with the extensive use of non-renewable fossil fuels. The main challenges are global warming, energy crisis, environmental pollution, instability of economy, biodiversity, dependence on other countries and many others. These [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis and density functional theory studies of N-heterocyclic carbene derived amide-functionalized organoselenium compounds
Syed Tasadaque Ali Shah, Sukkur IBA University, Pakistan
The N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-selenium framework has emerged as a promising platform for designing organoselenium compounds with potential biomedical applications. In this work, we report an efficient and ecofriendly approach for synthesizing a new series of NHC-derived organo [....] » Read More
Title : Adsorption of methylene blue dye from aqueous solutions onto naturelle clay: Equilibrium and kinetic studies
Loutfi Mohamed, Ibn Tofail University, Morocco
The objective of this work was the removal of the cationic dye (methylene blue (MB) chosen as a pollutant model) from an aqueous solution using a Moroccan clay sample from the region of raw Wazanne as a low-cost adsorbent. The effects of various parameters, such as adsorbent dose [....] » Read More
Title : Theoretical/computational analysis of structural, electronic and reactivity properties of caffeine
Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Based on the significant role of caffeine in human life and the environment, a robust computational analysis was initiated to ascertain the role of theoretical computation in ascertaining the behaviour of caffeine. This study presents a comprehensive quantum chemical investigat [....] » Read More
Title : Determination of bacteriological loads in borehole water
Hephzibah Konadu Agyeman, University of Ghana, Ghana
The proliferation of boreholes dug by individuals, private entities and the public in an attempt to overcome the problem of water scarcity has caused various communities in New Juabeng North and New Juabeng South to depend on borehole water as a reliable source of water for drink [....] » Read More
Title : Fluorination-based molecular design of NDI and PDI copolymers for n-Type organic semiconductors
Manal B Alhamdan, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Efficient unipolar n-type semiconductors are crucial for the progress of organic electronic devices. In this work, we investigate how fluorination alters the properties of thiazole-flanked naphthalenediimide (NDI) and perylenediimide (PDI) copolymers incorporating benzothiadiazol [....] » Read More
Title : Designing click one-pot synthesis and antidiabetic studies of 1,2,3-triazole derivatives
Saima Kalsoom, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Pakistan
Heterocycles contain nitrogen atom show main pharmacophoric feature for many bioactivities due to hydrophilic nature. Triazoles, nitrogen containing heterocycles, are considered to be one of the most important nitrogen-containing moieties. In the present study, a new series of 1, [....] » Read More
Title : Nuclear and radio chemistry: Investigation on irradiation-induced radiochemical & microstructural damage of SA508-Ⅲ RPV steel via neutron/proton irradiation and nuclear dosimetry (dpa)
Yuyang Ding, China Institute of Atomic Energy, China
From the perspective of Nuclear and Radio Chemistry, this study focuses on domestic low-Cu high-purity SA508-Ⅲ Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) steel—the core safety barrier of nuclear power plants (NPPs)—to explore its irradiation damage mechanism, which originates fr [....] » Read More
Title : Comparative study of erysimum cheiranthoides extracts obtained with different solvents for potential application in advanced wound healing biomaterials
Alina Zbaranskaya, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
The increasing number of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds has created a growing demand for new therapeutic approaches that accelerate tissue repair while reducing the risk of infection and complications. This study aimed to compare the properties of plant extracts obtained from Er [....] » Read More
Title : Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic adsorption studies of symmetrical reactive dyes in aqueous-based dyeing and non-aqueous reverse micellar dyeing of cotton fabrics
Wang Yanming, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Cotton textile dyeing consumes enormous amounts of energy and water and discharges large amount of wastewater and pollutants. Minimized discharge of the wastewater from the cotton textile dyeing has been under high demands from textile industry. A novel reactive dyeing technology [....] » Read More
Title : Organic synthesis and NMR characterization of bisquaternary pyridinium salts associated with rivastigmine as a potential preventive antidotal system against neurotoxic organophosphorus compounds
Cristina Anca Secara, Cantacuzino National Military Medical Development Research Institute, Romania
Background: Organophosphorus (OP) compounds occupy an important position in both agricultural -related contexts due to their widespread use as pesticides. They exert their toxic effect through irreversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) due to the phosphorylation of hy [....] » Read More
Title : Development andformation of sugarcane bagasse bioadsorbents using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES)
Jhon Edward Collazos Gonzalez, Santiago de Cali University, Colombia
Currently, a widely documented problem remains regarding the contamination of fluvial sources by pollutants including plasticizers, personal care products, hydrocarbons, dyes, hormones, and, to a large extent, remnants of active ingredients from pharmaceutical products, whose s [....] » Read More
Title : Biopolymer systems crosslinked with citric acid for the controlled release of curcumin with antimicrobial properties
Santiago Mina Posu, Santiago de Cali University, Colombia
Increasing antimicrobial resistance represents a major challenge for the treatment of bacterial infections, particularly those associated with the skin and soft tissues. In this context, the development of biosustainable biomaterials with antimicrobial properties has emerged as a [....] » Read More
Title : Theoretical investigation of physicochemical and biological properties of some imidazole derivatives: A DFT approach and molecular docking analysis
Larbi Younes, University Batna 1, Department Of Chemistry LCMVAR Laboratory, Algeria
We present in this work the density functional theory (DFT) calculations of the geometric parameters, electronic structure, reactivity analysis, and spectroscopic properties on Schiff's bases substituted with: –CH3, –CH2CH3, –OCH3, and –Cl groups in th [....] » Read More
Title : Dynamics of pH variation in biomimetic sensor TPhPFe/Al2O3//Si
Tofik Nagiev, Azerbaijan National Encyclopedia, Azerbaijan
During the investigation of the biomimetic sensor, the dynamics of pH changes were studied under different reaction conditions involving sensor materials. Measurements were performed using high-precision pH meters, allowing real-time monitoring of the solution's acidity chang [....] » Read More
Title : Reducing environmental impact of landfills: Treatability tests of leachates
Balaman Zizi Ouafia, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algeria
Land filling of municipal waste, is originally a technical waste disposal, easy to implement and relatively inexpensive, and widely used in the world. However, without proper management, it can cause various problems, both for hygienic and health aspects and environmental constra [....] » Read More