Current Analytical Chemistry - Current Issue

BackgroundEssential oils are utilized in various food applications and are a rich source of naturally occurring volatile components. The extraction of essential oils has used conventional techniques for several years, but these methods require a long duration of time, more solvent, and high energy. However, recent advancements have led to novel and eco-friendly techniques that significantly enhance the essential oil yield w Read More

BackgroundRodents and many wild and domestic animals, including cattle, donkeys, goats, hares, ostriches, and sheep, spread the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV), acting as hosts for infected ticks primarily of the Hyalomma genus, which serve as vectors and reservoirs of the virus. CCHF is a severe, potentially lethal, and widespread disease, making it a serious public health issue. Environmental changes impac Read More

BackgroundFlavonoid is a type of active constituent in herbs and always used as the quality control markers of herbal medicines. Owing to the extensive diversity of flavonoids, numerous reference compounds are necessitated for the analysis of flavonoids, and some are usually very expensive, which engenders challenges in the analysis of flavonoids in herbal medicines. Consequently, the development of a simple, ra Read More

BackgroundIn desalination, addressing fouling challenges, particularly concerning silica, is pivotal for generating pure water from seawater and brackish sources. Efficient silica removal is vital for various applications, including power generation and electronics. Electrodeionization (EDI) has proven highly effective in achieving a high removal rate for silica.ObjectiveOptimize silica removal through a combined membrane appr Read More

Background This study aimed to demonstrate the practical and sensitive lead detection using biogenic silver nanoparticles in dark chocolate samples and silver nitrate was reduced using Syzygium cumini aqueous seed extract as a reducing agent to produce nanoparticles. The obtained NPs were characterized via spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy. Methods Silver nitrate was reduced using Syzygium cumini Read More

Objectives The study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity and anticancer potential of gold nanorods (GNRs) synthesized using hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide capped seed (CTAB) on L929 fibroblast cells and glioma cells. Methods Gold nanorods were synthesized through the CTAB method, and their characterization was conducted using UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscop Read More

Background Vitamins are needed for the healthy functioning of the body. When these vitamins are not in sufficient amounts in the body, they are usually taken externally with pharmaceutical preparations. Taking vitamins into the body in the right amounts is possible by analyzing the amounts in pharmaceutical preparations with validated methods. Methods In this study, a fast, simple, easily applicable, and selective normal-pha Read More

Background In recent years, low-cost biomaterials have been used for sustainable applications to reduce the impact of wastewater treatment. The preparation of bio-based materials with a strong affinity for chromate plays a crucial role in the adsorption process. Methods In this study, chitosan-halloysite nanotubes composite hydrogel beads (Ch-HNTs) were prepared for the removal of hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) from aqueous Read More