Characterization showed that sol-gel induced good purity, porous structure, large surface area, and favorable element chemical states for ferrite. Consequently, the as-synthesized CuFe2O4 showed better catalytic performance in the removal of organics (96.8% for acid orange 7 and 62.7% for diclofenac) along with good reusability compared with those obtained by solvothermal and coprecipitation routes. This work provides a deeper understanding of spinel ferrite MFe2O4 synthesis and persulfate activation. Copyright © 2020 Xian, Kong, Li, Zhang, Zhou, Du and Niu.A novel series of dihydrofuro[3,4-d]pyrimidine (DHPY) analogs have recently been recognized as promising HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors (NNRTIs) with potent antiviral activity. To better understand the pharmacological essentiality of these DHPYs and design novel NNRTI leads, in this work, a systematic in silico study was performed on 52 DHPYs using three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR), molecular docking, virtual screening, absorption-distribution-metabolism-excretion (ADME) prediction, and molecular dynamics (MD) methods. The generated 3D-QSAR models exhibited satisfactory parameters of internal validation and well-externally predictive capacity, for instance, the q2, R2, and r pred 2 of the optimal comparative molecular similarity indices analysis model were 0.647, 0.970, and 0.751, respectively. The docking results indicated that residues Lys101, Tyr181, Tyr188, Trp229, and Phe227 played important roles for the DHPY binding. Nine lead compounds were obtained by the virtual screening based on the docking and pharmacophore model, and three new compounds with higher docking scores and better ADME properties were subsequently designed based on the screening and 3D-QSAR results. The MD simulation studies further demonstrated that the newly designed compounds could stably bind with the HIV-1 RT. These hit compounds were supposed to be novel potential anti-HIV-1 inhibitors, and these findings could provide significant information for designing and developing novel HIV-1 NNRTIs. Copyright © 2020 Chen, Tian, Gao, Wu, Luo, Ju and Liu.In this paper, ferric nitrate was used to oxidize benzyl alcohol in a mild condition and demonstrated its better performance compared to HNO3. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/vb124.html In the reaction, the conversion rate and product selectivity could be both as high as 95% in N2 atmosphere, while the benzaldehyde yield also reached 85% in air. Similar to Fe(NO3)3·9H2O, the other metallic nitrates such as Al(NO3)3·9H2O and Cu(NO3)2·3H2O could also oxidize the benzyl alcohol with high activity. The applicability of Fe(NO3)3·9H2O for other benzylic alcohol was also investigated, and the reaction condition was optimized at the same time. The results showed the Fe(NO3)3·9H2O would be more conducive in oxidizing benzyl alcohol under the anaerobic condition. The experiments in N2 or O2 atmospheres were conducted separately to study the catalytic mechanism of Fe(NO3)3. The results showed the co-existence of Fe3+ and NO 3 - will generate high activity, while either was with negligible oxidation property. The cyclic transformation of Fe3+ and Fe2+ provided the catalytic action to the benzyl alcohol oxidation. The role of NO 3 - was also an oxidant, by providing HNO2 in anaerobic condition, while NO 3 - would be regenerated from NO in aerobic condition. O2 did not oxidize the benzyl alcohol conversion directly, while it could still be beneficial to the procedure by eliminating the unwelcome NO and simultaneously reinforcing the circulation of Fe2+ and Fe3+, which therefore forms a green cyclic oxidation. Hence, the benzyl alcohol oxidation was suggested in an air atmosphere for efficiency and the need of green synthesis. Copyright © 2020 Xu, Wu, Huang, Lao, Lai, Wang, Wang, Zhong, Fu and Peng.Latest technological advancement has tremendously expanded the knowledge on the composition of body fluids and the cancer-associated changes, which has fueled the replacement of invasive biopsies with liquid biopsies by using appropriate specific receptors. DNA emerges as a versatile analytical reagent in electrochemical devices for hybridization-based or aptamer-based recognition of all kind of biomarkers. In this mini review, we briefly introduce the current affordable targets (tumor-derived nucleic acids, circulating tumor cells and exosomes) in body fluids, and then we provide an overview of selected electrochemical methods already applied in clinical samples by dividing them into three large categories according to sample type red (blood), yellow (urine), and white (saliva and sweat) diagnostics. This review focuses on the hurdles of the complex matrices rather than a comprehensive and detailed revision of the format schemes of DNA-based electrochemical sensing. This diverse perspective compiles some challenges that are often forgotten and critically underlines real sample analysis or clinical validation assays. Finally, the needs and trends to reach the market are briefly outlined. Copyright © 2020 Miranda-Castro, Palchetti and de-los-Santos-Álvarez.Tin and tin compounds are perceived as promising next-generation lithium (sodium)-ion batteries anodes because of their high theoretical capacity, low cost and proper working potentials. However, their practical applications are severely hampered by huge volume changes during Li+ (Na+) insertion and extraction processes, which could lead to a vast irreversible capacity loss and short cycle life. The significance of morphology design and synergic effects-through combining compatible compounds and/or metals together-on electrochemical properties are analyzed to circumvent these problems. In this review, recent progress and understanding of tin and tin compounds used in lithium (sodium)-ion batteries have been summarized and related approaches to optimize electrochemical performance are also pointed out. Superiorities and intrinsic flaws of the above-mentioned materials that can affect electrochemical performance are discussed, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of tin and tin compounds in lithium(sodium)-ion batteries.