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ESIPT-AIE Active Schiff BaseFluorescent Organic Nanoparticles Based on 2-(2-(4-(4-bromo Phenyl) Thiazol-2-yl)Vinyl)Phenol (BTVP) Utilized as a Multi-Functional Fluorescent Probe
The present study reports the synthesis and characterization of Aggregation-Induced Emission (AIE) Excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) active 2-(2-(4-(4-bromo phenyl) thiazol-2-yl)vinyl)phenol (BTVP). The AIE properties of BTVP in Acetone/Water solution are investigated, and fluorescent organic nanoparticles (FONs) (sizes ranging from 150200nm) are preparedin various water fractions (fH2O). The established visco-chromic property suggests that the restriction of intramolecular rotation is responsible for the AIE-ESIPT behavior of the molecule, providing a means to sense viscosity. The synthesized FONs act as fluorescence chemosensors to detect Al3+ ions via a photoinduced electron transfer (PET) mechanism. Job's, BenesiHildebrand method, and 1HNMR titration confirm the 1:1 binding of BTVP with the metal ion. Studies on the emission concerning pH reveal the high stability of FONs over a broad range of pH, and a gradual change in the emission wavelength for the BTVP-Al3+ complex (BTVP-Al) is observed, providing a means to sense pH ranging from 28. The solid-state photoluminescence of BTVP is used for latent fingerprint detection, demonstrating its efficiency in detecting both primary and secondary information. Additionally, both BTVP FNOs and BTVP-Al are used in cell imaging, where specific nuclear staining with BTVP-Al and cytoplasm staining with BTVP are observed. 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH. -
Synthesis, DFT and In Silico Anti-COVID Evaluation of Novel Tetrazole Analogues
A new series of 3-aryl/heteroaryl-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) acrylamides have been synthesized through catalyst-free, one-pot cascade reactions, utilizing click chemistry approach and evaluated for their anti-COVID activities against two proteins in silico. The structural properties of the synthesized molecules were evaluated based on DFT calculations. Total energy of the synthesized tetrazole compounds were obtained through computational analysis which indicate the high stability of the synthesized compounds. The Frontier Molecular Orbitals (FMO) and associated energies and molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) surfaces were generated for the compounds. Spectral analysis by DFT gave additional evidence to the structural properties of the synthesized molecules. All tetrazole analogues come under good ADMET data as they followed the standard value for ADMET parameters. Docking studies offered evidence of the molecules displaying excellent biological properties as an anti-Covid drug. Compound 4 g exhibited excellent anti-COVID-19 properties with four hydrogen binding interactions with amino acids GLN 2.486 GLN 2.436 THR 2.186 and HSD 2.468 with good full-fitness score (1189.12) and DeltaG (7.19). Similarly, compound 4d shown potent activity against anti-COVID-19 mutant protein (PDB: 3K7H) with three hydrogen binding interactions, i.e., SER 2.274 GLU 1.758 and GLU 1.853 with full-fitness score of 786.60) and DeltaG (6.85). The result of these studies revealed that the compounds have the potential to become lead molecules in the drug discovery process. 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. -
A Selective Excited-State Intramolecular-Proton-Transfer (ESIPT) Sensor for Copper(II) Based on Chelation-Enhanced Quenching and Off-On Detection of Amino Acids
We report the synthesis of 2-(4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazole-2-yl)phenol (TPI-9) as an interesting fluorescent molecule displaying Excited-State Intramolecular-Proton-Transfer (ESIPT) with stokes shift of 120 nm. Phenolic compounds with the ability to form intramolecular hydrogen bonds and subsequent proton transfer are known as ESIPT fluorophores. Proton accepting ability can increase significantly by tailoring electron-donating groups. With the assistance of an environment-friendly organocatalyst, 10-camphor sulfonic acid (10-CSA), TPI-9 was synthesized to introduce substituents with electron-donating abilities to develop an efficient ESIPT mechanism. Factors influencing the emission, such as solvent, pH, and metal ions, are investigated. Quenching of fluorescence by Cu2+ through chelation enhancement quenching effect with a high selectivity allowed the establishment of a Cu2+ sensor with an LoD of 0.57 ppm and a ratiometric estimation with an LoD of 0.73 ppm. Metal binding (2 : 1) stoichiometry and quenching constant (0.0072 mol?1s?1) are calculated from Job's and Stern-Volmer plots. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are in accordance with the experimental results. Competitive replacement of TPI-9 by amino acids restores ESIPT, consequently, the fluorescence. Thus, an off-on fluorescence sensor for amino acid estimation is developed under 1 minute incubation. A linear relationship between amino acid concentration and fluorescence intensity is in 0-20 ?g/mL range, and the LoD is less than 2.2 ?g/mL. 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH. -
A concise route to fused tetrazolo scaffolds through 10-camphor sulfonic acid auto-tandem homogeneous catalysis and mechanistic investigation
10-Camphor sulfonic acid (10-CSA) as an organo-catalyst has gained interest due to its versatile solubility and easiness of handling. This work reports a simple synthetic method through non-classical Biginelli for the construction of tetrazolo pyrimidine (4a-m) and quinazolines (4a?-o?). Azolopyrimidines and quinazolines are of great pharmaceutical importance. Numerous compounds are currently in use for the treatment of different diseases. Therefore their synthesis is industrially inevitable. Employing aldehydes, 1,3-dicarbonyls, and 5-Aminotetrazole, we report eco-friendly, cost-effective catalysis through a tandem reaction catalyzed by the 10-CSA that gave excellent yields, 7095 % for tetrazolo quinazoline and 4576 % tetrazolo pyrimidines respectively. The homonuclear NOESY analysis confirms the selective formation of one isomer. All the compounds are characterised by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and MS. Investigation of the reaction mechanism by both experimental and theoretical studies provides evidence. Mechanism of the reaction was also explained utilizing the information from mass spectrometry monitoring. DFT calculation carried out at PBEPBE (Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof) functional and 6-31G (d,p) basis set level of theory of the various intermediates observed supports the experimental evidence. 2023 Elsevier B.V. -
Azole-Based Antibacterial Agents: A Review on Multistep Synthesis Strategies and Biology
This article reviews current multistep synthesis strategies of azole-based antibacterial agents. In recent years, extensive use of chemical agents in treating different diseases resulted in the development of drug resistance. The war on multidrug resistance has resulted in the most significant loss to the worlds economy. Thus, the expansion of development of novel and potential candidates such as azoles and its derivatives is an escalating area in the field of medicinal chemistry. Azole compounds are increasingly being considered necessary in drug discovery paradigms as a number of them serve as lead compounds for the discovery of potent therapeutic agents. They have been used to treat bacterial, fungal, malarial, viral, and other general infections. They have also been known for their anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Their efficacy has been attributed to their electron-rich property, resulting in the formation of non-covalent bonds to the receptor proteins. Current research has given us a significant collection of synthetic strategies in the progress of azole compounds. This review article describes the survey of literature regarding multistep synthetic methods in the preparation of azole-based compounds and their antibacterial properties in the last 5 years. 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. -
An Experimental Investigation on Flexural Strength of Ferrocement Slab Made of Slag Sand Partially Replaced with Iron Ore Tailings
Effective use of slag sand and Iron Ore Tailings and other waste obtained from the manufacturing industry and mining industry like waste foundry sand, will reduce the negative impact on the environment and also will provide opportunities for effective use of natural resources and contribute to sustainability. The aim of this research project is to study the flexural strength of ferrocement slab made of slag sand partially replaced with iron ore tailings with sustainability point of view. Investigation of 48 slab panels of 700mm 300 mm size with thickness 25 mm and 30 mm was conducted using 1 and 2 layers of weld mesh reinforcement casted with different percentage of iron ore tailings. Slabs were tested in Universal Testing Machine, which showed good results with 15% of iron ore tailings. Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd. -
Effect of source-substrate distance on the transparent electrode properties of spray pyrolysed aluminium doped zinc oxide thin films
The wide band gap zinc oxide is a potential metal oxide that has been widely used in optoelectronic applications. The zinc oxide thin films demonstrate excellent conductivity and transparency enabling them for transparent electrode applications. The aluminium doping is an efficient route in further improving the conductivity without compromising the transparency and scalable spray pyrolysis is an effective approach in realizing high quality thin films. Our current study focuses on the effects of distance between the substrate and spray nozzle on the structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties of aluminium doped zinc oxide. Our results suggests that this spray parameter has appreciable impact on the thin film properties and can be optimized for tuning properties. We explain this in detail backed by the characterization of thin films by X-ray diffraction, Atomic Force Microscopy, UVVis-NIR spectroscopy, Photoluminescence and Hall effect measurements. 2021 -
Artificial intelligence based system and method for management, recommendation, mapping of skill /
Patent Number: 202111054501, Applicant: Durgansh Sharma.
Artificial intelligence based system (100) and method for management, recommendation, mapping of skill comprising EmpNet (101), recommender system (102), automated machine learning system (103), skillset dataset (104), optimization system (105), industry interface system (106). The method for management, recommendation, mapping of skill comprising the steps of: a) capturing the required skillset personal data by the panchayat system (701); b) verify the skillset (702). -
Determinants of Food Security in the Gulf Cooperation Council: A Cointegration Approach with an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model
This paper examines the dynamics of the food import bill for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during the period 1980 2019 using a co-integration approach of the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model. The study ascertains that the food market in the GCC is highly dependent on imports, which makes it vulnerable to any import disruption. The model confirms that there is a long-term relationship between the food import bill and its dynamics, with an adjustment rate of 37%, indicating that 37% of the deviations from the long-run path are corrected annually. The study demonstrates that in the long run, the food import bill was positively influenced by Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, exports, inflation, global food prices, and regional instability and negatively influenced by the local production index. Population growth has a significant impact only in the short run. The implications of the findings were discussed, and a food security framework for the GCC has been developed. Engineered Science Publisher LLC 2023. -
Incorporating the metaverse into the green banking revolution: Spearheading the implementation of eco-friendly financial practices
This study aims to explore the awareness and perceptions of green banking among bankers and customers in rural and semi-urban areas of India. A structured questionnaire was employed to gather information from 807 customers and 200 officials of selected commercial banks, utilizing the snowball sampling method. The study utilized chi-square and factor analysis techniques. The chi-square test results revealed an association between educational status and the customer's opinion regarding green banks. Factor analysis derived three key factors influencing the adoption of green banking: convenience and environmental sustainability, financial and technological advantages, and customer retention and prestige. The findings indicate that green banking services provide more benefits to its customers than traditional banking. 2024, IGI Global. -
Performance Analysis of Deterministic Finite Automata and Turing Machine Using JFLAP Tool
In real life, the increased data accessing speed and data storage ability is required by most of the machinery fields. However, the real-world problems can be studied effectively with the combination of scientific computational techniques with the mathematical models. Automata theory is known to be the popular mathematical model. Towards most of the software and hardware related applications, the computational methods are analyzed and designed using significant automata theory concepts (likely, pushdown automata (PDA), Turing machines (TMs) and finite automata (FA)). Hence, the conventional lecture-driven style has attracted the reflective preferences of learners using these abstract natured concepts. But the lecture-driven teaching style has less motivated the computer engineering learners. In order to learn automata theory and computational models, we introduce the PDA and TM in a virtual platform. However, this work has motivated the improvement of longitudinal experimental validation and learning using the modern technology. Java Formal Languages and Automata Package (JFLAP) tool is used to write our simulators in JAVA language and the results are obtained from each machine through simulating the input strings. 2021 World Scientific Publishing Company. -
Synthesis and characterization of CeO2/Bi2O3/gC3N4 ternary Z-scheme nanocomposite
An effective and facile phytogenic method was used to prepare CeO2/Bi2O3 and CeO2/Bi2O3/gC3N4 composites using Eichhornia crassipes phytoextract. The synthesized catalysts were characterized using techniques such as XRD, FTIR, UV-DRS, PL, SEM-EDAX, XPS, zeta potential, and TGA. These catalysts showed diverse photocatalytic and optical properties due to the alteration in the bandgap. The synthesized composites exhibited good photocatalytic activity by degrading Malachite green (MG) dye. The increase in the photocatalytic activity could be attributed to the p-n heterojunction of the catalysts with efficient charge separation and strong oxidative ability. The modified photocatalysts showed excellent catalytic activity and reusability under visible light. The superior efficiency and its applications in environmental remediation make these catalysts a potential candidate for photocatalysis. 2020 The American Ceramic Society -
Eco friendly nitration of toluene using modified zirconia
Nitration of toluene has been studied in the liquid phase over a series of modified zirconia catalysts. Zirconia, zirconia- ceria (Zr0.98Ce0.02)O2, sulfated zirconia and sulfated zirconia- ceria were synthesised by co precipitation method and were characterised by X-ray diffraction, BET surface area, Infra red spectroscopy analysis (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X ray analysis (EDAX). The acidity of the prepared catalysts was determined by FTIR pyridine adsorption study. X-ray diffraction studies reveal that the catalysts prepared mainly consist of tetragonal phase with the crystallite size in the nano range and the tetragonal phase of zirconia is stabilized by the addition of ceria. The modified zirconia samples have higher surface area and exhibits uniform pore size distribution aggregated by zirconia nanoparticles. The onset of sulfate decomposition was observed around 723 K for sulfated samples. The catalytic performance was determined for the liquid phase nitration of toluene to ortho-, meta- and para- nitro toluene. The effect of reaction temperature, concentration of nitric acid, catalyst reusability and reaction time was also investigated. 2013 BCREC UNDIP. -
Modelling and optimization of Rhodamine B degradation over Bi2WO6Bi2O3 heterojunction using response surface methodology
The Bi2O3/Bi2WO6 heterostructures of various compositions are prepared via the surfactant-assisted solgel method, which exhibits enhanced and synergistic photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of Rhodamine B (Rh B) using visible light irradiation. Characterization of these heterostructures has been done using X-ray diffraction, microscopic and spectroscopic methods. The 50% tungstate in bismuth oxide (BWO) nanocomposites having band gap of 2.85eV and an average size of 4080nm shows maximum dye removal up to 87% in 4h compared to pure Bi2O3 and other heterostructures of Bi2O3/Bi2WO6. The reusability studies demonstrate the excellent retention of photocatalytic activity without much loss in activity, implying the stability and efficiency of the prepared catalyst. The degradation of the Rh B dye is modeled mathematically to analyze the interactive effects of the key parameters like the time, amount of catalyst, and dye concentration, and to determine the optimal setting of these parameters to optimize the degradation process using the face-centered Central Composite Design (FC-CCD) of the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) analysis. An accurate full quadratic model has been developed with R2 = 99.41%. The sensitivity of the degradation was evaluated at all levels of the key parameters. At 0.1g of catalyst amount, it was found that the increment of the catalyst amount would be suitable for improved degradation as compared to allowing more time for the degradation. The maximum degradation was obtained for a dye concentration of 5ppm, and 0.1g catalyst for 4h. 2022, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. -
Water Purification Using Subnanostructured Photocatalysts
Visible light is an abundant resource, and photocatalysts absorb this light and use it to energize chemical reactions. Of the many types of reactions that are catalyzed by photocatalysts, wastewater purification is an important area. Photocatalysis is an economical, eco-friendly, and sustainable method of purifying water, a precious resource for which need is increasing while availability is shrinking. Of the several types of photocatalytic materials available, atomically dispersed metals and metal oxides appear to be the most promising. In conventional materials, the efficiency of utilization of active photocatalytic material is rather poor because only a small fraction of those present on the surface can serve as active materials. As the particle size decreases, this efficiency increases. In this respect, subnanometric catalysts such as single-site heterogeneous catalysts, atomically dispersed catalysts, and single-atom catalysts have distinct advantages when compared with their bulk and nanometric counterparts. The challenges in preparing stable single-atom catalysts have largely been overcome, and several methods are now available for their preparation. Many atomically dispersed photocatalytic materials have been synthesized, and many new insights have been gained, unlocking the tremendous potential in purifying wastewater by utilizing solar radiation. The aspects of higher activity, improved selectivity, economical use of materials, and a better understanding of the structure-activity relationship offered by subnanometric photocatalysts have been explored in this chapter. 2020 American Chemical Society. -
Challenges and Issues in Health Care and Clinical Studies Using Deep Learning
Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which has more than three layers of neural networks. Neural networks resemble the functioning of human behavior in nature. These neural networks are capable of producing results with single layers, but multiple layers help in producing accurate results with increased precision rate. Deep learning supports a number of artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications and services, which helps in increased automated devices, data analysis, and many more physical tasks in various fields. Deep learning technology has become part of human day-to-day life. It is involved in every aspect of daily routine like voice-based searches, operating a device, baking transactions, and many more. Deep learning allows the healthcare industry to examine data quickly without compromising accuracy. Deep learning uses mathematical models designed to work almost like the human brain. Multiple layers of networking and technology enable unmatched computing capability and the ability to traverse and analyze through vast sets of data that would have previously been lost, forgotten, or missed. 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. -
Classification of fibroid using novel fully connected CNN with back propagation classifier (NFCCNNBP)
In this phase, we utilize features extracted from a prior stage to classify uterine fibroids. We employ a predefined dataset with feature values as our training set for a novel classifier called the "Novel Fully Connected CNN with Back Propagation Classifier."This classifier learns from the training set. We then put this method to the test with new images not included in the training dataset. Its primary objective is to assess the extent of infection across the entire uterine surface. Through the adoption of a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) combined with Back Propagation (BP), we have achieved an impressive accuracy rate of 98.3% for predictions. When we compare this accuracy to existing classifiers like Fuzzy Logic, Naive Bayes, and SVM, our proposed model, NFCCNNBP, outperforms them significantly. 2024 Author(s). -
A Study on the Influence of Personality Traits on Entrepreneurial intentio
Pacific Business Review International, Vol. 9, Issue 5. pp. 12-19, ISSN No. 0974-438X -
A Study on the Influence of personality traits on entrepreneurial intention among working professionals in the Indian technical organizations
Pacific Business Review International, Vol. 9, Issue 5, pp. 12-19, ISSN 097X-438X