In Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 61, the classical and modern scientific references discussing the applications of charged particles are analyzed. Mathematical models of electrostatic coagulation, sorption, sedimentation of particles in the electric field, increases in wettability of a surface of particles are proposed. The authors discuss the chemistry, synthesis, structural modifications and photophysical properties of the fluorescein moiety, with special emphasis on the detection of metal ions such as Cu(II), Zn(II), Hg(II) and Fe(III) using spectrophotometric methods. Next, the...

Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 62 first provides information related to the synthesis, morphology, crystal structure, and porosity of bentonite and bentonite/magnetite powders. Following this, the authors discuss carbon tetrachloride, a clear, colourless, volatile and very stable chlorinated hydrocarbon with a non-polar nature, making it an excellent solvent. Recent research on the applications of hydrogen peroxide as oxidizing and reducing agent is presented, as well as its application in biocatalysis, as signaling molecule, and in nanochemistry. The mode of action hydrogen peroxide...

Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 63 considers the recent achievements in the field of biomimetic sol-gel mineralization of natural polysaccharides for obtaining biologically active silicon-containing hydrogel materials, as well as the effect of the chirality of the main classes of biomimetics on their functional properties. The effects of reaction conditions such as temperature, weight hour space velocity and catalyst modification using different types of metals on catalyst activity and selectivity are explored. Following this, a review is provided on the influence of different acid...

Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 65 first discusses the cannabis plant, which is known as an attractive source of potential bioactive compounds that contribute to remedy a lot of diseases such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, and spinal cord disease, among others. Following this, the potential applications of intense pulsed light and non-thermal plasma in the milk powder industry are discussed, as well as the need for future efforts. Additionally, the various applications and uses of I+/-- and I(2)-pinene rich essential oils are discussed,...

Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 66 begins with a focus on the development of reproducible and economical methodologies for the separation, identification and quantification of chemical species present in oils and greases. The authors discuss the major structure-function attributes of azoles as antifungal mainstays, with an intensive focus on resistant mechanisms and concurrent remedial measures. Following this, the total syntheses of biologically active natural products achieved over the past 25 years is described. The concluding study concerns methanol, a toxic substance with a...

In the first chapter of this compilation, the author reviews the sorption properties of magnetite with respect to hexavalent chromium ions and the possibility of its use as a sorbent for removing these toxic ions from contaminated aqueous solutions. In the second chapter, the authors summarize the importance of oxadiazole in medicinal chemistry for the management of various diseases. The third chapter discusses the developing technology of carbon capture and storage, a technique to reduce the impact of greenhouse gases, and how ionic liquids can be leveraged in this context. Following this,...

This edited volume contains six chapters, each detailing a recent advancement in chemistry research. Chapter One reviews the role of capillary electrophoresis in the characterization and determination of polyphenols and phenolic acids in food and beverages. Chapter Two discusses representative examples on the design and synthetic strategies used to obtain AIEgens with specific receptor units for the sensitive and selective detection of various metal ions, along with their sensing mechanism, sensing performance and applications. Chapter Three discusses the recent development of furfural and...