Books by James C Taylor

Book SynopsisThe Superhero Blockbuster: Adaptation, Style, and Meaning builds an innovative framework for analyzing one of the most prominent genres in twenty-first-century Hollywood. In combining theories of adaptation with close textual analysis, James C. Taylor provides a set of analytical tools with which to undertake nuanced exploration of superhero blockbusters' meanings. This deep understanding of the films attends to historical, sociopolitical, and industrial contexts and also illuminates key ways in which the superhero genre has contributed to the development of the Hollywood blockbuster. Each chapter focuses on a different superhero or superhero team, covering some of the most popular superhero blockbusters based on DC and Marvel superheroes. The chapters cover different aspects of the films' adaptive practices, exploring the adaptation of stylistic strategies, narrative models, and modes of seriality from superhero comic books, while being attentive to the ways in which the films engage with the wider networks of texts in various media that comprise a given superhero franchise. Chapter one looks back to the first superhero blockbuster, 1978's Superman: The Movie, examining its cinematic re-envisioning of the quintessential superhero and role in establishing Hollywood's emerging model of blockbuster filmmaking. Subsequent chapters analyze the twenty-first-century boom in superhero blockbusters and examine digital imaging and nostalgia in Spider-Man films, Marvel Studios' adaptation of a shared universe model of seriality in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the use of alternate timeline narratives in X-Men films. The book concludes by turning its analytical toolkit to analysis of DC Studios' cinematic universe, the DC Extended Universe.

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Book SynopsisThe authors'' of this latest volume discuss recent advances in chemistry research. Chapter One studies theoretical optimisation of the catalytic reaction of alcohols with dimethylcarbonate. Chapter Two provides a review of linalool, a key contributor to the aroma nuances in hoppy beers, cocoa liquors, wines and fermented tea beverages. Chapter Three provides a discussion of neurological studies on linalool and other fragrant compounds. Chapter Four focuses on the phytochemistry and biological activities of iridoids. Chapter Five presents the fragmentation pathways of different anthraquinone-based colorants utilised for structural determination of unknown red colorants obtained from various sources and analysed using HPLC-UV-VIS ESI MS/MS system. Chapter Six researches the process of synthesis, catalysis and mimetic properties obtained with the use of phthalocyanine, porphyrin and cyclodextrin complexes in the development of electrochemical sensors. Chapter Seven investigates first order chemical kinetics mechanisms and obtains general conclusions about the qualitative behavior of the concentrations curves. Chapter Eight discusses the effect of co-anions on perchlorate degradation using zero-valent titanium (ZVT) anode. Chapter Nine studies the use of poly(ethylene glycol)-supported ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complex as a novel and recyclable visible light photocatalyst for organic synthesis. Chapter Ten discusses the synthesis of radically deoxygenated sugars.

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Book SynopsisThe authors'' of this latest volume discuss recent advances in chemistry research. Chapter One discusses the structural characteristics and composition of proanthocyanidins in grapes and wines, including the main factors that could determine PAs concentration. Chapter Two reviews the analytical methodologies devoted to the extraction, characterisation and determination of proanthocyanidins in plants and plant-derived food products. Chapter Three describes a novel procedure for the extraction and isolation of proteoglycans from connective tissue. Chapter Four focuses on the analytical potential of porphyrins and metalloporphyrins with a particular emphasis on electroanalysis. Chapter Five analyses S2 fluorescence of metalloporphyrins and its applications for photochemical tools. Chapter Six introduces spin-crossover phenomena of assembled coordination polymers. Chapter Seven discusses the design, controllable synthesis and properties of hybrid carbon membranes for gas separation.

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Book SynopsisThe authors'' of this latest volume discuss recent advances in chemistry research. Chapter One summarises the latest achievements on the electrochemical determination of synthetic antioxidants. Chapter Two provides an overview on the activity of essential oils with defined chemical composition, tested against cholinesterases and identifies the ones that could be potentially used in Alzheimer''s treatment. Chapter Three discusses the adverse clinical effects and the potential toxicological effects of Aloe vera/ Chapter Four describes a simple, cost-effective and ecofriendly approach for the fabrication of different metal nanoparticles (MNPs) including silver, gold, iron, zinc and palladium by using different plant phytochemicals as potential reducers and stabilisers. Chapter Five studies ionic liquid-promoted synthesis of phosphinates and biphosphonic acid derivatives. Chapter Six focuses on low molecular mass reactive acrylamide copolymers as carriers of biologically active compounds. Chapter Seven discusses the phenomenon of mass concentration periodicity in amorphous matter. Chapter Eight studies the use of furan derivatives acting as electrophilic dienophiles. Chapter Nine examines the use of surfactants in the chemical treatment of crude case oriental zone in Venezuela for asphaltene mitigation.

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Book SynopsisChapter One is focused onto particular groups of hazardous materials (pesticides and dyes) and systematisation of degradation methods according to specified pollutant. The authors investigated the materials with the best performance taking into account catalytic activity, stability and ease of preparation toward the electrochemical behavior of the dyes and pesticides as well as their degradation choosing the proper electrochemical method and conditions. Chapter Two covers a bio-supported, inexpensive and easily available cellulose sulfuric acid that has been used as a catalyst to promote sequential two-step one-pot reactions to synthesise more than twenty derivatives of nitrocoumarins (n-nitro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one). Chapter Three summarises the recent developments in synthetic methodologies for the construction of 1,4-benzothiazine derivatives. Mechanistic investigations, reactivities, applications, product manipulations and biological potential are also been discussed. In Chapter Four, the authors present the different approaches for studying cellular adhesion and subsequent migration using a toolbox of linear and star-shaped PEG-based materials. Chapter Five compiles and presents the summaries of visible light mediated synthesis and functionalisation of pyrrole and its derivatives. Several review articles and book chapters present the conventional procedures for synthesis of pyrrole and its derivatives, but the visible light mediated synthesis of these components have not yet been archived. Clathrate hydrates (CHs) are inclusion compounds in which tetrahedrally-bonded H2O molecules form a generally disordered but solid-state host-lattice composed of a periodic array of cages. Chapter Six addresses the catalytic formation kinetics of CHs with H-bonding non-classical guests as studied by infrared spectroscopy. Chapter Seven summarises data as well as ab-initio- band-structure calculations in order to provide guidelines for further development in the field of Clathrate type I crystals. To conclude the book, Chapter Eight covers the current research status on the potential toxicological effects of Aloe vera.

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Book SynopsisThe opening chapter proposes that the use of accessible N-alkyl-2-haloaldimines Me2C(Hlg)CH=NR1 (Hlg = Cl (1), Br (2)) in the imine version of the Pudovik reaction with acidic esters of phosphorus acids vastly extends its synthetic potential due to the fact that a primary addition or protonation product, having mobile single halogen atoms, can undergo spontaneous transformations as well as transformations involving other reagents. The authors go on to maintain that speedy detection and isolation of various lectin types is required for diagnosis and therapeutics, thus resulting in the development of an effective method of preparation of lectin specific nanogold (silver)-labeled colloidal, and cross-linked neoglycoconjugates, based on maleic anhydride copolymers. The authors go on to discuss the various methods available for the splitting of racemates into separate enantiomers, based mainly on stereoselective chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC, CE, TLC, etc.) or on the classical method of separating the enantiomers by crystallization of their diastereomeric salts. Another chapter examines the biomimetic sol-gel synthesis of silicon-chitosan-containing glycerohydrogels with the use of silicon tetraglycerolate (precursor) and chitosan salts (templates), namely, chitosan acetate, lactate, ascorbate, hydrochloride, hydrochloride-ascorbate and hydrochloride-glycolate, as well as examining the effect of the concentrations of the precursor, chitosan salt and a low-molecular-weight accelerator, estimating the pH of the medium and temperature (480C) of the sol-gel process on the gelation duration in multicomponent chitosan-containing systems. The authors propose an economically efficient and ecologically friendly means of plasmid DNA metallization, with the potential for the obtained plasmid to be investigated for vaccine adjuvant and antitumor agent properties. This volume also discusses the establishment of a linear regression, taking into account the errors in measurement of an explanatory (independent) variable. The authors suggest that the use of an error-independent instrumental variable correlated with the explanatory variable and inverse least-squares-based are two means for arriving at consistent parameter estimates.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, authors present research on filamentous fungi and the way they impact and transform their microenvironment, thereby contributing to mobilization or immobilization of potentially toxic metals and metalloids. Additionally, the significant impact of filamentous fungi on the deployment of potentially toxic elements in soils and sediments with possible intracellular or extracellular transformation is also discussed. Following this, the authors present an overview of the various potential applications of fullerenes, including: anti HIV- protease activity, photodynamic DNA cleavage, free radical scavenger, antimicrobial action, fullerene-based photoelectric materials, catalytic properties of transition metal-fullerene complexes, and more. Next, an additional overview is presented on furfural production in the world, the characteristics of this compound as a platform product, and the methods applied for its production from different raw materials. The authors go on to analyze all of the designs and concepts made to date to pursue the best association motif and discuss all issues linked to this anticipated entropically adverse event. A study is presented on the effects of exposure of typical proteins to low frequency electromagnetic fields and to microwaves, wherein it was shown that exposure to electromagnetic fields induces unfolding of proteins, causing transitions from α-helix to β-sheet structures that may be responsible of aggregation phenomena, leading to neurotoxic and neurodegenerative disorders that can be considered as the first step toward certain pathologies. Later, the authors propose a treatment for red or brown sorghum which reduces the coloration, prepares the sorghum grain, improves the properties of the milling, increases the yield, and retains antioxidants in the flour. An additional study is presented on the electrical transport properties (electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, and thermoelectric power) of five liquid alkali elements (Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs) using the theory of pseudopotential. Ending the book, the authors discuss the mechanism of Li3PS4 formation in ethyl propionate, an organic solvent. In addition, a solvent selection guide is determined and presented

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Book SynopsisIn this collection, the most relevant aspects related to the synthesis, structure and physical properties of PDMS modified segmented copolymers and polymer networks are discussed, along with the influence of the structure and molecular weight of PDMS prepolymers and organic segments on the morphology, and properties of the copolymers and polymer networks based on PDMS. Next, the authors discuss the use of structurally well-defined and versatile building blocks such as MnII,III and FeIII oxide carboxylates in the formation of one-, two- and three-dimensional coordination networks with an emphasis on the synthetic strategies and magnetic properties. A review is provided which considers the successes in the synthesis and functionalization of alkoxysilanes by phosphoryl and amino groups. The authors mainly focus on the introduction of N-alkylamino groups and phosphorylation of alkoxysilane derivatives. In addition, questions relating to the synthesis of aminophosphonates containing an alkoxysilyl moiety are discussed. Later, a variety of Inorganic-Organic hybrid POMs are explored. A few of their applications such as magnetic behavior, electro-catalytic applications, photo-catalytic properties and photo-degradation of dyes are also discussed. Subsequently, a review is provided on the physicochemical features and latest progresses of various layered structured TMDs based photoelectrodes, especially MoS2, and various approaches to improve the PEC performance and stability are described. This compilation also examines the recent advances achieved on development of processes for production of biodiesel from WCO based on homogeneous or heterogeneous acid catalysis, paying special attention to development acid catalysts that can be recovery and reusable in the WCO esterification reactions. Afterwards, the factors that influence the taste of rice and the mechanism and extent of their contribution are analyzed from the perspective of improving taste and increasing the market demand of rice. Therefore, the in vitro enzymatic digestive properties of cooked rice and the saccharides eluted as a result of cooking rice grains are defined. Lastly, a study is presented wherein biodiesel production was carried out in the presence of SBA-15-SO3H dispersed in poly (vinyl alcohol) as acid catalyst. The feedstock was waste cooking oil (WCO) and the alcohol used was methanol. The reaction was carried out at 60C in a batch reactor.

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Book SynopsisThis collection presents recent results related to the synthesis, modification and characterization of triphenylamine oligomers and polymers by electrochemical methods, in particular Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). The modification by electrochemical methods of oligomers containing TPA as pendants groups, generating electroactive cross-linked networks accompanied by colour changes with high coloration efficiency is also discussed. Next, the authors review the mechanisms of formation and structure of FAEEs to their use as alcohol biomarkers, focusing on the developed analysis methods, fields of application and published articles. A critical overview is also provided on the methodological challenges and considerations for their analysis, the present limitations and advantages relatively to other alcohol biomarkers, and challenges and directions in the research of FAEEs as alcohol biomarkers. Afterwards, liquorice is discussed, specifically how liquorice roots have been object of many studies dealing with their biological activities as well as their phytochemical profiles, however the aerial parts of this plant, and in particular the leaves, have received scarce attention and been considered a waste product. Continuing, over seventy dimeric Pt(II) complexes which contain at least one thio-ligand are analyzed. Thio-ligands are very useful as soft-S donor ligands in the chemistry of platinum. Another review correlates the structural parameters of about ninety mononuclear Pt(II) complexes containing at least one seleno- or silyl- ligand. Each of these Pt(II) complex has structure with square planar geometry with various degrees of distortion. The authors argue, in a separate and final review, that carnitine and its derivatives are available from meat and synthesized by the body e.g. in vegetarians, so that an occasional pharmacological suppression of their levels doesnt translate to cardiovascular disease prevention. The problem should be seen within the scope of placebo marketing under the guise of evidence-based medications.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Chemistry Research. Volume 46 opens with a summary of the authors recent findings in which an integrated computational approach to in silico drug design was used to identify novel HIV-1 entry inhibitor scaffolds mimicking high-affinity ligands of the viral envelope proteins, namely broadly neutralizing anti-HIV-1 antibodies (bNabs) VRC01, 3074, 10E8, and primary receptor CD4. Additionally, the authors examine recently published sequence- and structure-based methods for predicting peptide binders to major histocompatibility complex molecules and discuss their advantages and limitations (MHC). MHC molecules present peptide fragments (antigens) derived from pathogens and display them at the cell surface for T-cell recognition. Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) is one of the most important technologiesapplied in many refineries and has the ability to convert anextensive range of feedstocks to more valuable products including gasoline and propylene. This book provides a general background of the FCC process and details of the process will be presented focusing on FCC catalyst materials and additives. The effects of external physical fields (thermal (TF), ultrasonic (UF), and microwave (MF)) on the isothermal kinetics of fullerol formation are investigated. A spectrophotometric method was developed to monitor the conversion degree of fullerene to fullerol, and both the isothermal kinetic curves and conversion curves for fullerol formation are determined under TF, UF, and MF fields at different temperatures ranging from 293 to 313 K. The authors examine the way an excess of oxidative species can cause fatal damage to lipids within the cell membranes, cellular proteins and nucleic acids, as well as to the constituents of the extracellular matrix, such as collagens and proteoglycans. A simple expression is derived to evaluate diffusion activation energy, which involves only processing temperatures and the number of waveguide modes supported by the formed structures. Neither data processing nor special software is necessary for this calculation, and the technique also enables the evaluation of the diffusion activation energy directly in the procedure of self-similarity verification using the refractive index profiles found from the measured waveguide mode spectra. Lastly, this book suggests that thermal fluctuations play an important role in aid of flow stress above the temperature of 0 K, and the aid energy supplied by the thermal fluctuations is given for NaCl single crystals doped with various monovalent ions separately, when the weak obstacle (i.e. dopant ion) is overcome by a dislocation.

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Book SynopsisIn the introductory chapter of Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 47, the authors review eterogeneous catalytic systems reported from 2004 to 2018 for some of the key chemical transformations of limonene such as oxidation, hydrogenation and isomerization reactions. The main advantages of the heterogeneous catalytic processes are the easy separation of a catalyst from a reaction mixture, the possibility of reuse and the mild reaction conditions of the processes. The processes responsible for the memory effect (induced by electrical breakdown and discharge in custom-made/commercial tubes) filled with noble gases at low pressure are analyzed in the next chapter. This analysis is based on the experimental results pertaining to a mean value of electrical breakdown time delay as a function of the afterglow period. Next, a variety of hydroxyquinoline-based compounds from three perspectives, namely their applications as anticancer agents, as sensing agents for metal detection, and the mechanisms of their actions. The authors provide an overview on the ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes catalyzed and visible-light assisted procedures employed for the production of radical intermediates from sulfonyl chlorides. In addition, they account the applications of these radical species in the syntheses of functionalized aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Because previous kinetic models assume that the reaction medium was reacting at random and without a turnover associated to thermodynamics exchanges, some included experimental studies aim to show that coupling factor 1 from spinach chloroplasts has latent ATPase activity which becomes expressed after heat-treatment and incubation with calcium. Lastly, optically active ketones are isolated from the domino deprotection/decarboxylation/protonation reaction of racemic allyl or benzyl B-ketoesters and corresponding enol carbonates mediated with both palladium species and unichiral aminoalcohols. Protonation of an ammonium enolate as the key enantioselective step is consistent with the absence of a relationship between the nature of the substrate and the absolute configuration of the isolated ketone.

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Book SynopsisWater pollution by organic dyestuffs is a major environmental issue to be addressed, given the strong negative impact of such molecules due to both their direct toxicity and that of their derivatives. As such, there is a growing interest regarding possible implementation of advanced oxidation processes in conventional wastewater treatments.Following this, the process of oxidation-reduction is conducted in electrodes/membranes based on teflonized carbon blacks/carbons. A physical model of the reaction mechanism in carbon-teflon structure is developed, and three types of processes have been studied: SO2 oxidation with O2 reduction; H2S oxidation with O2 reduction; and H2S oxidation with SO2 reduction.The authors aim to update the knowledge in the field by presenting in a systematic approach the scientific literature data concerning the applications of cyanoethylation focusing on the catalytic aspects of the process. Aspects related to the most relevant reactions, the reaction conditions and the catalysts employed for each of them are presented.In closing, numerical simulation of shock wave phenomena in supersonic compressible flows is discussed. The test cases considered include supersonic flow in a channel with a forward facing step, reflection of a shock wave from a wall, shock wave and laminar boundary layer interaction.

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Book SynopsisThe opening chapter reviews the many theoretical predictions of nitrogen oligomers and discusses their potential applications. Predictions of nitrogen oligomers encapsulated in carbon nanotubes, free standing oligomers and single crystals of nitrogen oligomers are also discussed. Additionally, a focus on the synthesis of various electron push and electron pull units towards the construction of push-pull unit decorated oligomers and their application as organic optoelectronic materials is presented. The authors provide a summary of relevant methodologies for using an alcohol as reducing agent. The authors go on to examine how yellow laccases differ from blue laccases in fungal strains. Laccase is an oxidoreductase with four copper ions in two active sites, which catalyses the oxidation of reduced substrates usually phenols or aromatic amines, coupled with the reduction of molecular oxygen to water. The penultimate chapter discusses the novel features of biphenyl based systems and how their rigidity and compactness provide detectable signals even for poorly conducting conformations. A literature review on ethylbenzene extraction using ionic liquids is presented in the final section and the results are discussed in the light of selectivity and distribution coefficients since both of them affect process efficiency.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/advances-in-chemistry-research-volume-53/

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Book SynopsisThe first chapter of Advances in Chemistry Research. Volume 54 investigates the structure-function relationships of glycans. A recent structural analysis of oligomannose glycans, based on biophysical methods (including solution nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray crystallographic analyses) are presented and discussed. A summary of the history, clinical uses, and pharmacokinetics of polyethylene glycol interferon are presented. Important features regarding its clinical efficacy in combination with new antiviral agents like ribavirin, telaprevir, entecavir, tenofovir, adefovir, sofosbuvir and ledipasvir are also discussed. The fluorescence properties of anthracene based ligands are proposed to be suitable to design sensors for cations as well as anions. Some of the complexes of anthracene-based ligands are reported to have potential for light-emitting devices. Various quantum chemical properties, dipole moments, bond lengths, charges, total electronic energies, the highest occupied and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energies and the interfrontier molecular orbital energy gap values are obtained and compared. An empirical equation is derived for calculating the free formaldehyde concentration in alcohol-formaldehyde systems at various temperatures and total formaldehyde concentrations, as well as an equation for evaluating solvent concentrations. In the final study, the authors exploit the intense fluorescence behavior of luminol for a quantitative understanding of hydrogen bonding behavior and its interaction with several biological media, with the help of steady state and time-resolved measurements as well as density functional theory calculations.Table of ContentsFor more information, please visit our website at:https://novapublishers.com/shop/advances-in-chemistry-research-volume-54/

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Book SynopsisThe influence of individual groups in the monomeric unit of polyamides on their physical properties is analysed in the opening chapter of Volume 55. The following chapter focuses on selected aspects of the chemistry and biology of triclabendazole, and includes not only a description of the impact of the disease fasciolosis, but also the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of triclabendazole. The author of the penultimate chapter focuses on the catalytic reaction mechanism of H2 release by solvolysis, hydro-thermolysis, and thermolysis reactions of borates. Recent advances in the fabrication of various catalysts are discussed, and recent investigations of their internal and external properties are described. The final review attempts to summarize the medicinal properties, health benefits and clinical applications of papaya. Furthermore, research and exploitation of high value-added products from papaya is discussed.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Chemistry Research. Volume 57 begins with a focus on structures which core-modified porphyrins and derivatives adopt, as well as a comparison of electronic properties, including aromaticity, of core-modified porphyrins and common tetrapyrroles. Perspectives of studies and applications of core-modified tetrapyrroles are considered as well. Following this, the authors provide a brief introduction to solvation processes in pure solvents, followed by an extension of the topic to mixtures, and a thorough analysis of preferential solvation phenomena. In one study, Rhodobacter sphaeroides cytochrome c oxidase is prepared, in which n terminal histidines 3, 7, and 10 of subunit III have been replaced with glutamine residues and enzymatic activities of the isolated mutant enzyme assessed. Different aspects of the problem of the oxo-atom transfer of organometallic complexes in oxidation reactions of some organic compounds with dioxygen, under UV-irradiation, are discussed. Examples demonstrating the catalytic properties of dioxo-Mo-complexes in oxidation of the chlorinated derivatives of mono- and biphenyl substituted alkanes are presented. The authors also examine plant biomass-based substrates or waste coproducts that have been examined to determine whether they could support pullulan synthesis by the fungus A. pullulans, and identify which show the most promise for commercial pullulan production. In conclusion, clustering in aqueous solutions of H2CO3 and NaHCO3 in the mass range from 100 to 200 thousand Dalton is studied by way of gravitational mass spectroscopy. The formation of ensembles of clusters obeying the first and second Zubov equation was found.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Chemistry Research. Volume 58 first characterizes electrochemical oxidation processes from an ecotoxicological perspective. This approach allows for the evaluation of the influence of electrochemical degradation parameters, such as electrode material or type of electrolyte, in the modulation of toxicity under different scenarios. Following this, the authors present a collection of existing knowledge on electro-fenton and anodic oxidation electrochemical processes. The choice of electrode materials plays an important role in both processes for better efficiency. A standardized procedure is proposed for analyzing humic samples of various genesis consisting of four successive methods of analysis. The results obtained in this case present a set of, semi-quantitative and quantitative parameters in the macromolecule of carboxyl, aromatic, polysaccharide and aliphatic fragments. A highly effective adsorbent for p-chlorophenol is been synthesized using magnetite nanoparticles coated with humic acids. The adsorbent is synthesized via co-precipitation of a mixed Fe3+ and Fe2+ solution using NH4OH 25% at pH 11 followed by the rapid addition of humic acids solution in NaOH 1 M. This collection also reviews the spectral and luminescent properties of humic acids, as well as identifies the impact of humic acids on the effectiveness of organic compounds photodegradation. In the concluding study, the water quench test is applied as an experimental method for thermal shock resistance testing, and the authors provide a morphological analysis of the samples before and during the testing.

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Book SynopsisVolume 60 opens with a chapter on Massbauer spectroscopy, a spectroscopic method based on the Massbauer effect, which can be defined as the nearly recoil-free, resonant absorption and emission of g-rays in solids. Next, the authors the chemical structure of various alkene oligomers, kinetic features of the oligomerization reactions, and applications of oligomer studies for the elucidation of the general mechanism of alkene polymerization reactions. The recent literature concerning self-assembled monolayers containing terminal glycans is reviewed, with a focus on their biomolecular interactions. Following this, the results of a study are presented wherein a reliable xanthine chemical sensor was fabricated with facile wet-chemically prepared ZnO/Al2O3/Cr2O3 nanoparticles in alkaline medium at low temperature. Various piperidine derivatives are reviewed in the context of their applications as antioxidants and anticancer agents. Today, many compounds containing piperidine are used in the treatment of various diseases. The authors also explore green methodology for the synthesis of highly functionalized piperidine under mild reaction conditions with good yields, high diastereoselectivity, operational simplicity and easy work-up procedures. In closing, an outline of applications of the applications of various piperidine derivatives as antipsychotic agents is provided. Antipsychotic drugs have a wide range of pharmacological effects such as promoting sleep.Table of ContentsPreface; Description and Application of Mössbauer Spectroscopy; Oligomerization of Alkenes with Transition Metal Catalysts Reaction Chemistry and Kinetics; Recent Advances in the Application of Glycan-Modified Self-Assembled Monolayers; Mixed Metal Oxides ZnO/Al2O3/Cr2O3 Nanoparticles for the Xanthine Sensor Development; Piperidine Analogs as Antioxidants and Anticancer Agents; Synthesis and Applications of Piperidine; An Overview of Piperidine Derivatives as Antipsychotics; Index.

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Book SynopsisVolume 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 geometric analysis and simulation reproduction of empirically extracted peptide coverage ratio, Î, over a nano-gold colloid surface was conducted by assuming a prolate shape of all tested amyloidogenic peptides. The following study highlights the role of analytical instrumentation and analytical methods in assessing the quality of pharmaceutical drugs. Attaining a high quality of finished products in the pharmaceutical industry is an incessant challenge that necessitates the development of fast and accurate analytical methods. In closing, the adsorption characteristics of methylene blue on purified bagasse bottom ash are investigated. The purified bagasse bottom ash adsorbent was prepared through purification of a crude BBA obtained from a sugarcane industry using a mixed solution of HCl 0.1 mol/L and HF 0.3 mol/L and followed by HNO3 5 mol/L.Table of ContentsPreface; New Ways to Use Charged Particles; Fluorescein: Chemistry, Synthesis and Application in Metal Ion Detection; Oligomerization and Adsorption Orientation of Amyloidogenic Peptides over Nano-Gold Colloidal Particle Surfaces; Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Techniques and Its Analytical Application in Pharmaceutical Industries; Adsorption Characteristics of Methylene Blue on Bagasse Bottom Ash; Index.

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Book SynopsisVolume 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 induces in yeast apoptosis is also addressed, including overexpression of apoptosis inducing factor homologue proteins. Additionally, this compilation describes the recent advances concerning the use of hydrogen peroxide in heteropolyacid-catalyzed oxidation reactions of terpenic alcohols, which are renewable origin compounds whose oxidation provides aldehydes and epoxides. Diamines, organic compounds with two amino groups, are described. In one study, different diamines are synthesized with complex formulas used in the preparation of different thermally stable polymers. A few diamines used in developing thin-film polyamide composite membranes are reviewed. The concluding study is focused on gas hydrates, mixtures of light gases such as methane, ethane or carbon dioxide, and water molecules under a special temperature and pressure condition, forming a liquid-like material.Table of ContentsPreface; Adsorption of Cationic Dye Methylene Blue by the Polystyrene Filled with Inorganic Particles on Base of Bentonite; Carbon Tetrachloride: Dielectric Relaxation Study and Uses; Hydrogen Peroxide, an Important Green Chemical: Traditional and New Applications; A Yeast Apoptosis-Inducing Characteristic of Hydrogen Peroxide; Hydrogen Peroxide to Oxidize Terpenic Alcohols in Keggin Heteropolyacid Salts-Catalyzed Reactions; Diamines: Types, Methods of Synthesis and Applications; Diamines as Tunable Chemicals in Thin Film Composite Membrane Formation; Gas Hydrate: Applications, Structure, Formation, Separation Processes and Thermodynamics; Index.

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Book SynopsisVolume 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 types on the reaction course and selectivity of Prins cyclization of chosen aldehydes and homoallylic alcohols. In addition, an investigation of the best methanol to olefin conversion catalyst, SAPO-34, is studied in both synthesis and metal promotion. The penultimate chapter highlights the properties of Casuarina fruit as adsorbent material for water pollutants removal. These findings are expected to shed some light on the removal performance, as well as promising applications of Casuarina fruit-based activated carbon for wastewater treatment. Lastly, nanoparticles of phthalic acid/aluminum nitrate are synthesized using a hydrothermal method, leading to a large quantity of CAU-10-H.Table of ContentsPreface; Chiral Silicon-Chitosan-Containing Glycerohydrogels Obtained by Biomimetic Mineralization; A Comparison and Assessment on Performance of Zeolite Catalyst Based Selective for the Process Methanol to Gasoline: A Review; Aldehydes Use: Prins Cyclization as a Useful Tool for Formation of Dihydropyranic and Tetrahydropyranic Structures; Enhanced Light Olefins Production via Methanol Dehydration over Promoted SAPO-34; Casuarina Equisetifolia Fruit: A Potential Activated Carbon Material for Water Pollutants Removal; Synthesis of Characterization Nanoparticles Isophthalic Acid/Aluminum Nitrate (CAU-10-H) Using Method Hydrothermal; Index.

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Book SynopsisAdvances 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 α- and β-pinene rich essential oils are discussed, such as antioxidant agents, anti-inflammatory agents, fungicidal agents, antiviral agents, antibacterial agents, insect repellants, antimicrobial agents and cytotoxic agents. The authors provide an overview of the mechanistic pathways operating in molecular catalysis for water oxidation, ranging from the well-established ruthenium chemistry to the more recent and promising first row transition metal complexes. The catalytic aspects and mechanisms of water oxidation by ruthenium complexes are reviewed in an effort to provide insight on the design of efficient water oxidation catalysts. Later, a comprehensive description of transition metal chalcogenides based nanomaterials for noble metal‐free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction is presented. The closing work studies the acetoxylation of alpha-pinene over activated carbons, which can be performed using solid materials such as zeolite, heteropolyacids and SBA-15 with sulfonic groups.

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Book SynopsisVolume 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 neutral, colorless liquid and a mild odor.Table of ContentsPreface; Water-in-Oil Microemulsions: An Overview; Understanding and Resolving the Manifested Resistance to Azoles; Total Syntheses of Biologically Active Natural Products Directed toward Drug Discovery; Methanol to Gasoline: A Sustainable Transport Fuel; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn 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, the authors describe how methanol to gasoline processes, specifically those using zeolites and zeolite-based catalysts, provide a viable alternative route for gasoline production. The final chapter proposes a revision of the standard model of photosynthesis based on new understanding generated through gravitational mass spectroscopy.Table of ContentsPreface; Removing of Hexavalent Chromium from Polluted Water Solutions by Magnetite: A Review; Advancement in Chemistry and Recent Medicinal Importance of Oxadiazole; CO2 Capture with Ionic Liquids: A Review; Recent Advances of Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Methanol to Gasoline Range Hydrocarbons Process: A Review; Revision of The Standard Model of Photosynthesis; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis 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 hydroxymethylfurfural synthesis and their conversion into various useful chemicals. Chapter Four reviews the importance of organic acids and the relevance of sustainable production. Chapter Five examines the effects of replacing water molecules with sodium-chloride in a typical protein in aqueous solution under exposure to microwaves. Chapter Six describes the oxidative decarboxylation of α-arylacetic acids to one-carbon dehomologated aldehydes using K2S2O8-ultraviolet radiations (UV-C at 254nm) system in aqueous solution.Table of ContentsPreface; The Role of Capillary Electrophoresis in the Characterization and Determination of Polyphenols and Phenolic Compounds in Food; Aggregation-Induced Emission Based Probes for Metal Ion Sensing; Hydroxymethylfurfural: A Versatile Intermediate for Value-Added Chemicals from Biomass; The Importance of Organic Acids and the Relevance of a Sustainable Production: A Mini-Review; Effects of Replacing Water Molecules with Sodium-Chloride in a Typical Protein in Aqueous Solution under Exposure to Microwaves; Oxidative Decarboxylation: Conversion of α-Arylacetic Acids to One-Carbon Dehomologated Aldehydes by Persulfate and UV Irradiation in Aqueous Solution; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the properties and applications of sulphur dioxide in the mineral process industry; cavitational reactors and the Fenton chemistry process; dioxin and diabetes; ytterbium nanoparticles; chemoinformatics in applied chemistry and petrochemical derivatives and uses.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the chemical bonding of hydrides; transport properties and their impact on biological systems; process analysis for gas-solid fluidization; recovery of niobium as a by-product from effluent solutions; zirconia and alumina supports for nickel-based catalysts for hydrogen production and the deuterium effect on the photosensitised biomolecules damage via singlet oxygen generation.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include the potential binding potency of biological molecules; nitrogen dioxide for wasteless sustainable syntheses; the molecular structure of five new 2-methylbenzimidazole derivatives; electrochemical reduction of phthalimide in isoindoline; nitrous oxide clathrate hydrates and the molecular mechanis of urea denaturation.

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Book SynopsisPolyamines are known to play an essential role in living organisms where they act as metabolic regulators in cell proliferation and differentiation, and act as stabilising agents of nucleic acid structure and conformation. This book examines polyamine-containing DNA fragments, the condensation of polyamines containing metal moieties, and the scope and limitations of palladium-catalysed arylation of polyamines. This book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents original research results on the leading edge of chemistry research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Some of the topics included in this compilation are the physico-chemical properties and biological activities of copper; the possible applications of layered-perovskite-like oxides; mechanisms of covalent bond heterolysis and the runaway reaction of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.

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