Akbar Esmaeili

North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran · Chemical Engineering

Bioconversion holds significant value across global industries, particularly in commercializing food and drug waste. The biotransformation of chitosan into valuable food products underscores its versatile applications. This process involves microbial fermentation and enzymatic pathways, pivotal in achieving effective bioconversion. Natural compound...

Brassica oleracea L is low in carbohydrates and fiber, making it ideal for low‐carb diets. But they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. The present article investigated the antimicrobial effect of B. oleracea extract (white and broccoli) (BOE‐WB) on Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative strains and its resistance to doxycycline...

The objective is to design a reactor with a composite new membrane bed biofilm reactor and yttria-stabilized zirconia. We constructed a valuable reactor using response surface methodology (RSM) for process optimization. The present system can remove heavy metal Pb from wastewater using a two-part biofilm reactor: the first reactor, which includes a...

Textile industries are one of the largest industries that consume water and produce colored wastewater. Textile dyes are the largest group of water-soluble synthetic dyes with the most diversity. Therefore, the removal of dyes from wastewater has attracted much attention recently due to their potential toxicity. Polluting dyes are widely used in va...

Gold nanoparticles have a high potential for detection. High viability, selective accumulation in cancer cells, and low toxicity are advantages of these particles. The present study investigates the characteristics of one of the new processes prepared with (Fe3O4/Ag3VO4/Au NPs) modified with oleyl chitosan and how to use these characteristics in di...

Cerium oxide nanoparticles (nano-series) are used as catalysts in industrial applications due to their free radical scavenging properties. Given that free radicals play an essential role in the pathology of many neurological diseases, we investigated the use of nanocrystals as a potential therapeutic agent for oxidative damage. This project synthes...

With the increasing number of patients with heart disease and the relative inefficiency of existing treatments, finding a new way to treat heart disease is one of the main topics studied by researchers in recent decades. This study aimed to synthesize electrospun of polyurethane/chitosan/Vicia ervilia protein/gelatin/heparin-coated with Astragalus...

The main objective of this study is to optimize relative humidity based on the heat transfer terms of thermoelectric atmospheric water generator from moisture in the air. The experimental thermoelectric atmospheric water generator is maintained with a 0.04 × 0.04 m² thermoelectric cooler that can condense water vapor. The analysis shows that electr...

Plant-based strategies could provide a key gateway to restoring heavy metal-polluted environments. The present study was aimed to investigate the phytoremediation potential of Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek in the heavy metal contaminated regions by oil industries at West Karun River, Iran. After soil sampling, the plants were grown in pots outdoors an...

This study synthesized new modified imaging nanocapsules (NCs) of gallium@deferoxamine/folic acid/chitosan/polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol (Ga@DFA/FA/CS/PANI/PVA) containing Morus nigra extract by selenium nanoparticles prepared from Lactobacillus acidophilus. Se nanoparticles were then deposited on (Ga@DFA/FA/CS/PANI/PVA) using the impregnation meth...

A biosensor based on a 20 MHz oscillator was designed by modifying the ceramic surface with the Au nanoparticle in PolyPyrrole (AuNP-PPy) layer. In this design, a new field programmable gate array board was used. The AuNP-PPy composite was layered on a quartz surface with 5 μm thick using centrifugal force as simple method. Biosensor components wer...

In this study magnetic nanoparticles serve as a carrier for delivering the drug to the target. Simulations were done using COMSOL multi-physics and visual molecular dynamics software. In this study, with the help of docking, the structure of buprenorphine with CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 complexes was modeled to function as the main enzymes entering the huma...

Extract oils from plants used in 3D polysaccharides modified with natural protein polymer modified polymer scaffolds can help to reduce blood pressure. This study aimed to use extract oils from plant (EOP)as blood pressure-reducing, bind them to magnetic iron nanoparticles (Fe 3 O 4 @NPs), then bind them to polymeric 3D print scaffolds [chitosan, p...

Today, theranostics is one of the most important research areas in medicine. They have a special focus on the simultaneous use of an agent for diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to synthesize a multifactorial nanocomposite consisting of Fe3O4/Au/Ag3VO4 three-component coated with C. macropodum extract modified with oleic acid for theranostic...

In this study, the optimization of the amount of enzyme consumed in the enzymatic phase of substitution of butanol solvent instead of methanol in the powder washing phase after filtration was investigated. To perform this study, different amounts of the enzyme penicillin G amidase (PGA) were tested in reactions with the same conditions. The highest...

The incorporation of morphine (MOR) into the nanoparticle structure is a viable alternative to traditional enzyme usage. It has good biological potential to separate MOR from real urine samples. In this study, a new method of MOR identification in real urine samples was synthesized using the β-glucuronidase-dendrimer poly amidoamine (PAMAM) enzyme...

Biosensors analytical devices consist of a diagnostic element with a physical converter that can be very useful for analyzing biomarkers on site. The biosensor oscillator was made from a 20 MHz piezoelectric modified gold nano-layer. The response of this biosensor was based on the frequency change resulting from the effect of morphine on the anti-m...

p>Fruits of various Pistachio ( Pistacia vera L.) cultivars are widely used in food industries for its inimitable color, taste and nutrient value. We elevated fruit morphology and kernel fatty acids composition of eleven Iranian cultivars of pistachio. Oils of kernels were extracted using cold press method, and composition of the oil fatty acids in...

Bismuth (Bi) has the ability to increase radiation and reduce the radiation dose. Conversely, HA plays an important role in healing damaged cells. The objective of this study was to synthesize bismuth-hyaluronic acid-melittin-chitosan modified with oleic acid nanoparticles ([email protected]/MEL/CS-OA NPs), in order to treat cancerous eye cells wit...

In this study magnetic nanoparticles serve as a carrier for delivering the drug to the target. Simulations were done using COMSOL multi-physics and visual molecular dynamics software. In this study, with the help of docking, the structure of buprenorphine with CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 complexes was modeled to function as the main enzymes entering the huma...

This research aims to design a 6-ammoniopenicillanic acid (6-APA) process that eliminates the following three steps (i.e., crystallization, filtration, and drying), which supports the removal of butanol solvent and optimizes the central composite design (CCD) in the enzymatic industrial production of 6-APA of penicillin G. To the best of our knowle...

Food oils used in 3D polysaccharides modified with natural protein polymer modified polymer scaffolds can help to reduce blood pressure. This study aimed to use food oils as blood pressure-reducing medicine, bind them to magnetic iron nanoparticles, then bind them to polymeric 3D scaffolds (chitosan, polylactic acid and polyurethane), modified with...

Heavy metal ions wastewater threatens the environment. Removal of heavy metal ions at low concentrations using bio-sorbents is a new solution, but separating the adsorbent from the fluid is also difficult and costly. In this work, a plug reactor equipped with the dynamic membrane (DM) was used for the adsorption of Zn (II), Co(II), and Ni(II) ions...

The current study evaluated the effects of cadmium stress on the antioxidant responses of Vigna radiata L. Wilcziek. The treatments consisted of 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm of CdCl2 2H2O. Seeds were placed in plastic trays and watered with distilled water. After 24 hours, the seeds germinated, and then they were transferred to pots. We irrigated eac...

Iran has a rich pistachio germplasm, thereby, the diversity and number of Iranian pistachio cultivars is unique in the world. Genetic diversity is crucial for sustainable use of genetic resources and conservation. As one of the oldest nut crops in human history, pistachio nuts have a high nutritional value and are commercially important. In the pre...

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In this study, the potential of one scaffold nanocomposite three-phase of BCP/gelatin/bioglass45 s was investigated. The use of composites and ceramics are suitable for bone regeneration. BCP included hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate ( -TCP) for the first phase. The second phase used gelatin for the mechanical nature while the third pha...

In this study, the encapsulated Fe3O4@rifampin (RIF)/buprenorphine (BUP)/carboxy methyl modified with modified fatty acids (CMCs-MFAs) nanoparticles were hybridized to form Fe3O4@RIF-BUP-CMCs-MNFAs NPs. The best fatty acid that could be modified in this process was oleic acid. This paper examines the changes (pH, absorption rate, drug release, in v...

One usage of tissue engineering is cells cultured on a 3D porous polymeric scaffold that is embedded in the body as tissue. The scaffolds must provide a solid primary structure for the accumulation of cells for tissue formation and be of a material that is readily absorbed by the body. The aim of the research was to prepare a series of 3D polymeric...

An indicator for cytochrome P450 enzymes which have the most fundamental role in methadone metabolism in the liver. In this study preparation in vitro, in vivo release and biological activities of Fe3O4@ZnO/rifampin/polyethylene glycol/buprenorphine/alginate nanoparticles investigated. Rifampin is activator for the cytochrome P-3 enzymes which can...

Metformin (MF) and L. albuman are used to treat type 2 diabetes. Diabetes causes problems such as blindness and albumin excretion. In this study, metformin, L. albuman and a composition of both were loaded onto porous hollow silica nanoparticles and synthesized by the sol-gel method. After the nanoparticles (NPs) were functionalized by (3-Aminoprop...

Solar dew is a new technology for the treatment of saline and polluted water with the use of renewable energy of the sun. Waters contain metallic impurities and mineral salts. In this study, fabrication and optimization of polyethylene membranes with polyamides for the removal of petroleum pollutions with application of solar dew system was studied...

The aim of this research is to capsulate methadone (MTD) in polymeric layers based on layer by layer method. Fe3O4 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by polyethylene glycol and modified by folic acid. MTD was conjugated to NPs and polymeric layers surrounded this nano-system. Percentage of loaded MTD, in vitro release and kinetic factors were stu...

An indicator for cytochrome P450 enzymes including CYP-450 which have the most fundamental role in methadone metabolism in the liver. Aim of this study is to design and interfaces a macromolecular nanodrug system to deliver RIF and MTD simultaneously to liver based on MNPs. RIF increases the metabolism of MTD in the liver. Thus, in addition to deli...

Contaminated air in battery recycling halls threatens the health of factory workers. In this work, a new 3D hydrogel was designed in a simulated salon with an innovative rotary module. The Pb(II), Fe(III) and SO42- was adsorbed from air. Solar energy was transferred by wind to the factory hall and absorbed moisture was evaporated. The hydrophilicit...

Common methods for removing heavy metals have numerous drawbacks, including low efficiency and high costs. In the biosorption of heavy metals, ions biosorbed on surfaces and active sites of biosorbents. In this paper, the relationship between the factors (pH, temperature, biosorbent dosage, retention time and Functional groups) and removal efficien...

A biofilm reactor was designed with flat ceramic substrates to remove Co(II), Ni(II) and Zn(II) from industrial wastewater. The ceramics were made of clay and nano-rubber with high mechanical resistance. The surface of the ceramic substrate was modified with neutral fiber and nano-hydroxyapatite. A uniform and stable biofilm mass of 320 g with 2 mm...

The aim of this study is to provide a scaffold made of chitosan/polyvinylalcohol/ Polyurethane /polyaniline/Zingiber officinal (CS//PVA/PU/PANI/Zin) and heparin (CS//PVA/PU/PANI/HEP) with double-needle electrospinning that contains anticoagulant drugs. The medicine that was loaded on the nanofibers was measured with FT-IR, SEM, XRD, ZPS, and RSM, T...

The aim of the research was the determination of the tolerance of different pear grafting combinations to various levels o lime concentration in calcareous soils. The experiment was carried out under pot conditions for a two-year period (2015–2016). Two factors including combination of rootstocks/scions (3 × 3) and levels of lime concentration were...

In an ideal delivery system, carrier nanoparticles are used as a promising alternative with minimized adverse effects to treat a variety of diseases. The purpose of this study was to create a targeted delivery system for doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX-HCl), using Fe3O4-L@HSA-β-cyclodextrin (β-CD)/Allyl amine nanoparticles. In this study, magnetite...

On incidence of kidney failure, the concentration of urea increases and there is need for patients to visit the hospital all through the week for blood purification. However, current hemodialysis has been found to reduce only 66‐75% urea in the blood of patients. The main goal of this article is to observe the effect of biocompatible and high mecha...

Nanofibrous structures mimicking the native extracellular matrix have attracted considerable attention for biomedical applications. The present study aims to design and produce drug-eluting core-shell fibrous scaffolds for wound healing and skin tissue engineering. Aloe vera extracts were encapsulated inside polymer fibers containing chitosan, poly...

The aim of the current study was to investigate and study adsorption and nanofiltration systems for separation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) from wastewater generated by an oil refinery in Bushehr, Iran. In the first step (previous study), NaA zeolite nanoparticles (NaA-ZNPs) were synthesized and granulated using a hydrothermal method in wh...

Rifampin (RIF) is a bactericidal antibiotic drug and potent inducer of hepatic and intestinal cytochrome P-450 (CYP-450) enzyme systems. Given by mouth or intravenously, it can cause numerous clinical drug interactions; thus, alternative systems of drug delivery that bypass some or all of its toxic effects are well worth investigating. In this stud...

Many common herbs and spices are claimed to have blood sugar lowering properties that make them useful for people with or at high risk of diabetes. The main of compounds of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa), rhubarb (Rheum ribes), membrane inner of egg shell, wool of sheep, human fingernail (unguis), hyaluronic acid produced by the Bifidobacterium, a...

Common materials used for drug delivery in the body are: liposomes, micelles, polymer capsules, dendrimers, nanoparticles, porous materials, etc. Drug delivery system should be inert, biodegradable, have high biocompatibility and the ability to load large amounts of the drug with known concentration while having a simple and economical sterilizing...

In this study, nickel ions adsorption from zinc ingot factory wastewater by brown algae (Sargassum glaucescens) and chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nano-fiber membrane at continuous system was studied. The continuous process included a biosorption reactor and fixed-bed reactor that were optimized by predicting two batch steps with response surface model...

In this study, the performance of two kinds of industrial and herbal drugs encapsulated in nanoparticles with a shell of starch and cellulose and an alginate core were examined as a new technique for nanoparticle drug delivery. The test method involved creating a suspension of starch and alginate, which was then dried, mixed with cellulose, and hea...

In this study, nanofiber drug carriers were fabricated via coaxial electrospinning, using a new, degradable core–shell nanofiber drug carrier fabricated via coaxial electrospinning. Fabrication of the shell was carried out by graft polymerization of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) with methyl acrylate (TCMC) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). T...

Polymeric delivery systems using electrospun nanofibers have been developed for many applications, notably for drug delivery and tissue engineering in the healthcare industry. In this study, a nanofiber drug carrier was fabricated via two different electrospinning processes, blend and coaxial, using a new degradable thermoplastic carboxymethyl cell...

Raw materials including medicinal plants are gaining popularity for the production of reliable and safe medicines suitable for human. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a collection of mathematical and statistical techniques used for solving the optimization problems. Using the RSM method, compounds, extracts, antioxidant and antibacterial agent...

In this study maghemite nanoparticles were synthesised, they were first coated by sodium alginate and then by chitosan. Then acetanilide was introduced to maghemite nanoparticles that were coated by alginate and chitosan. Finally a silver complex was made with acetanilide and the magnetic nanocatalyst was synthesised. This nanocatalyst was used for...

Controlling the release rate of anticonvulsant drugs can have a significant effect on the efficacy of these drugs and the safety with which they can be administered to patients. This study investigated in vitro release of the anticonvulsant ethosuximide from nanocapsule-based N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan and hyaluronan-methylcellulose hydrogels using...

To deal with antibiotic resistance, utilization of natural antibacterial agents such as essential oils and extracts of medicinal plants seems necessary. Carum copticum is a traditional famous spice and food preservative in Indian medical system. C. copticum seeds extract have wealthy antibacterial compounds, hence to enhance stability and antibacte...

The films based on methylcellulose with biodegradable and antioxidant activity incorporated with nano capsule suspension containing F. angulata essential oil were developed. Oil extraction and identification of F. angulata essential oil compounds was done. Nano capsule suspension containing F. angulata essential oil was prepared by ultrasonic bath....

In this study, the efficiency of alginate-coated chitosan nanoparticles (Alg-CS-NPs) for removal of heavy metals from industrial effluents was investigated. To this end, the researchers constructed a reactor containing biomass, using response surface methodology (RSM) for process optimization. Reactor tests were carried out with both synthetic and...

The purpose of this study was to synthesize granulated nanozeolite NaA particles from Phragmites australis in order to evaluate their efficacy for removal of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH). The perennial wetlands grass P. australis was chosen for study because it is one of the most abundant plants found growing around oil refineries. Fourier tra...

Hordeum vulgare, commonly known as barley, grows abundantly around an oil refinery in Bahregan, Bushehr, Iran. A mixture of hydrocarbons found in crude oil, total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), is one of the most common groups of persistent organic contaminants, and is found in the wastewater from the Bahregan oil refinery. The purpose of this study...

In this study, two metals were chosen for composing two different nanocatalysts. Zinc acetate and nickel chloride were used to prepare two nanocatalysts from acetanilide anchored to functionalized silica-coated Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles. They were identified using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectr...

Extracellular biosynthesis of nanoparticles have many important advantages such as well dispersed in aqueous solutions, low energy requirements, ecofriendly, non-toxic, low-costs and non-flocculate. This technique have shown significant promise as targeted drug delivery applications. In this investigation, for the first time, we examine the efficac...

Increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant and failed-treatment make more investigations to deal with these problems. Hence new therapeutic approaches for effective treatment are necessary. Ferrite superparamagnetic nanoparticles have potentially antibacterial activity. In this study we prepared MnFe2O4 superparamagnetic nanoparticles as core by...

Petroleum pollution is a common problem in industrial areas to such an extent that it poses a global threat. The wastes of oil refineries contain a wide variety of hydrocarbons. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility to removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) from the Behregan oil refinery, Bushehr, Iran, by granulated nanoz...

This work aims to compare a biosorption method (BM) and a coagulation-dissolved air flotation method (C/DAFM) as inexpensive and effective means of eliminating hexavalent chromium (Cr[vi]) from industrial wastewater. Synthetic wastewater containing 1000 mg L-1 chromium was used for the experiments. The effect of different parameters (initial pH, am...

Thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction standardly makes use of the medications streptokinase (SK) and tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). In this study, the potential of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles (SiO2-MNPs) as nanocarriers clinical thrombolytic therapy was investigated. SiO2-MNPs for use in targeted therapeutic delivery of...

Monoethylene glycol (MEG) is used in the oil and gas industry to prevent freezing along well-to-refinery natural-gas transmission lines. Once the gas reaches the refinery, the MEG is then separated from the gas. In this process MEG is introduced to the refinery wastewater, making it extremely polluted and hazardous to the aquatic environment. There...

Heavy metals like lead, copper, nickel, and arsenic, which are known to have toxic effects at very low concentrations, have a tendency to bioaccumulate and end up as permanent additions to the environment. The objective of the present work was to investigate the efficiency of a combination of bacteria and chitosan-coated magnetic nanoparticles (CMN...

In recent years, the unparalleled and functional properties of essential oils have been extensively reported, but the sensitivity of essential oils to environmental factors and their poor aqueous solubility have limited their applications in industries. Hence, we encapsulated CEO in chitosan nanoparticles by an emulsion-ionic gelation with pantasod...

This study investigated preparation of nanocapsules (NCs) containing food-grade ingredients using two experimental designs: a one-factor-at-a-time method (OFATM) and an optimization method (OM). Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the process. The variables explored were concentration and type of polymer wall, using polycaprolac...

In this study, brown algae (Sargassum glaucescens) nanoparticles were prepared by using a planetary ball mill to remove nickel and cobalt. The biosorption reaction in the reactor was studied under different conditions of pH, biosorbent dose, temperature, and retention time. The concentration of heavy metals was investigated after the fluid had pass...

The changes produced in natural-product compounds by nanocatalysts can be important in the search for new uses of these compounds as medicinal drugs and in food processing. In this research a nanocatalyst was used to convert a natural plant compound to a compound with strong antioxidant properties. In this study lilial was reduced to hydroxyl lilia...

The biotransformation of lilial results in an acid that is used in the dairy industry, in perfumery, as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and as a food additive for enhancing taste. This study investigates the biotransformation of lilial by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, two bacterial specie...

Among all environmental contaminants, industrial dye is one of the major pollutants of soil, water, and air. There are different chemical, physical, and biological methods for removal of all types of synthetic media from the environment. One common method is to utilize microorganisms like yeast, fungi, or bacteria. In this study, we identified a so...

In this study, the structural morphology and magnetic effects of magnetic ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles loaded with the cancer-fighting drug doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX-HCl) were investigated. These nanoparticles have been found to have potential biomedical applications in targeted drug-delivery systems. The zinc ferrite nanoparticles were prepared by a...

The Citrus L. genus is a major source of limonene, which includes vitamin C and can be used in food and traditional medicinal plants. The polymerization method has been employed to study the preparation of Citrus nanocapsules by employing the polyesteric triblock copolymer polyethylene glycol–poly butylene adipate–polyethylene glycol in the shell,...

Aloe vera L. is the oldest medicinal plant ever known and the most applied medicinal plant worldwide. Preparations of nanocapsule made from the plant A. vera used in cosmetic and alternative medicine industries regularly make claims regarding the soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties of A. vera. The aim of this work is to formulate or to p...

Glycyrrhiza glabra is a medicinal plant found in Asia, the Mediterranean and parts of southern Europe. It used for the treatment of upper respiratory tract ailments including coughs, hoarseness, sore throat and bronchitis. In this study, natural polymers, chitosan and alginate were used for preparing nanocapsules containing turmeric oil and a metha...

The membrane reactor was also employed in conjuncton with a membrane composed of Sargassum glaucescens brown algae nanoparticles to test its efficacy in removing nickel and cobalt from real effluents. Alginate nanoparticles with an average diameter of 95.75 nm and surface area of 11.25 m2 g−1 were used. Maximum uptake capacities of Ni2+ and Co2+ we...

Environmental protection is a major concern in communities throughout the world. Environmental health is threatened by increasing rates of heavy metal pollution, and therefore, the removal of heavy metals from the environment is an important problem. In this research, a novel fixed-bed reactor was designed with a nanofiber membrane composed of a po...

The objective of this research was to study the efficacy of the marine brown alga Sargassum glaucescens in batch removal of Zn(II) from wastewater and seawater. For these experiments, a dried biomass was used to adsorb Zn(II) from aqueous solutions. The effects of varying pH, biomass weight, retention time and initial concentration of Zn(II) were s...

Aloe vera is the oldest medicinal plant ever known and the most applied medicinal plant worldwide. The purpose of this study was to prepare polyamide nanocapsules containing A. vera L. by an emulsion diffusion technique with in vivo studies. Diethyletriamine (DETA) was used as the encapsulating polymer with acetone ethyl acetate and dimethyl sulfox...

In this study, dissolved air flotation (DAF) was examined as a possible treatment method for the removal of chromium from aqueous solution and plating wastewater. Two coagulants, ferric chloride and poly aluminum chloride (PAC), were used for pretreatment of wastewater. Maximum removal of chromium was achieved for poly aluminum chloride (98 %). Art...

In this research, a novel fixed-bed reactor was designed with a nanofiber membrane composed of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/chitosan nanofiber blend prepared using an electrospinning technique. The applied voltage, tip-collector distance, and solution flow rate of the electrospinning process were 18 kV, 14.5 cm, and 0.5 mLh(-1), respectively. Brunauer...

Centaurea has been used for long, medicinally. It is beneficial in acne, allergic conditions, asthma, bronchitis, bruising, and burns and circulatory. In the previous studies volatile compounds of essential oil Centaurea behen L. grown in Iran have been reported. The objective of this research was to study the biological activities of aerial parts...

Among all environmental contaminations, industrial oil is one of the major pollutants of soil, water, and air. There are different chemical, physical, and biological methods to remove all types of oil pollutions. One of the common biological methods is to utilize the microorganisms like yeast, fungi or bacteria. Previous studies concerning the biod...

The essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation of the Aerial Parts (APs) and Seed Parts (SPs) of Malcolmia africana (Cruciferae) were analysed by GC and GC-MS. The oil of APs and SPs of M. africana were found to contain α-Eudesmol (12.4 ), isothiocyanato ethane (11.5 %), limonene (10.3 %), and jasmone (8.8 %) as major constituents, respectively....

The objective of this research was to conduct an experimental and theoretical investigation into the antioxidant properties of thymol and 2,5,6-trifluorothymol. Calculations based on the density functional theory were performed using the B3LYP exchange-correlation functional and the 6-311G(d,p) standard basis set to determine the carbon-fluorine bo...

The purpose of this study is to prepare polyamide nanocapsules containing Elaeagnus angustzfolia L using an emulsion diffusion technique with in vivo studies. Diethylenetriamine (DETA) was used as the encapsulating polymer in acetone ethyl acetate (EA) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as the organic solvents, Tween 80, Tween 60, Tween 20, Gelatin, and...

Monoterpenes are important chemical constituents of the essential oil of many plants. They have widespread applications in medicine, fragrance, and flavoring. Menthol, which occurs naturally in peppermint and other mint oils, is widely used as a topical counterirritant and analgesic. Previous studies have concerned the biotransformation of menthol...