Multi-component synthesis and antimicrobial activity of novel imidazo[4,5-f] indol-7-yl)indolin-2-ones

A three-component one-pot protocol has been investigated for the synthesis of imidazo[4,5-f]indol-7-yl)indolin-2-ones from the commercially available materials. Structures of these compounds were established on the basis of IR, ¹H NMR, and mass spectral data. The title compounds were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity. Two compounds exhibited the potent antimicrobial activity.     

Nanostructured semiconducting materials for efficient hydrogen generation

Massive production of hydrogen by water decomposition triggered by a solar light active photocatalyst is a major objective in chemistry and a promising avenue to overcome the global energy crisis. The development of efficient, stable, economically viable and eco-friendly photocatalysts for hydrogen production is a challenging task. This article reviews the use of nanocomposite in three combinations: metal oxide–metal oxide semiconductor, metal–metal oxide semiconductor and metal chalcogenide–metal oxide core–shell nanostructures. These core–shell structures occur in two forms: a simple form where the photocatalyst is either in the core or the shell or in a more complex system where the core–shell structure comprises a co-catalyst deposited on a semiconducting material. We discuss the design, synthesis and development of semiconductor-based nanocomposite photocatalysts for hydrogen production. The major points are the role of catalytic active sites, the chemical nature of sacrificial agents, the effect of light sources, the variable light intensity and the energy efficiency calculation. For TiO₂-based nanocomposites, the metal oxide or metal co-catalyst loading of 1.0–3.0 wt% was optimal. TiO₂ nanotube–CuO hybrid nanocomposites produce 1,14,000 µmol h^?1 \({\text{g}}^{ - 1}_{\text{cat}}\), whereas TiO₂/Au nanocomposites display 1,60,000 µmol h^?1 \({\text{g}}^{ - 1}_{\text{cat}}\). For core–shell catalysts, a shell thickness of 2–20 nm was found for the best activity, and its performance is as follows: (a) CdS–NiO system produces around 19,949 µmol h^?1 \({\text{g}}^{ - 1}_{\text{cat}}\) and (b) CuO–Cr₂O₃ as co-catalyst immobilized on TiO₂ system produces around 82,390 µmol h^?1 \({\text{g}}^{ - 1}_{\text{cat}}\).     

A succinct review on the durability of treated recycled concrete aggregates

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Building materials constitute a considerable portion of all the materials we use and about half the waste (in solid form) generated worldwide....     

Study on Synthesis of Comb-Shaped Chitosan-Graft-Polyethylenimine Dithiocarbamate Material and Its Adsorption to Heavy Metal Ions

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - How to efficiently and economically remove heavy metals from sewage has been a huge challenge in the world. This article reports on an adsorbing material...     

Effect of decontamination and processing on insecticide residues in grape (Muscat Hamburg)

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Field and laboratory experiments were conducted to study the effect of simple decontamination methods and processing on imidacloprid, dimethoate, and...     

Energy poverty and economic development: evidence from BRICS economies

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - In the development concern, all countries are started increasing production of energy across the world. All countries have started expansion of access...