Current Physical Chemistry - Volume 13, Issue 2, 2023

Background: Here, the inverse protein folding problem is approached from the viewpoint of the entropic index q. We present a brief overview of the problem. Further, we provide general information about the three-dimensional structure of proteins and the universal characteristics of the folding process. Methods: We explain how the stereochemical model was conceived. Our main objective is to change how Monte Carlo (MC) sim Read More

Background: This paper reports the thermal decomposition mechanisms of five pure honey samples of Indian origin using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Euro Vector Elemental Analyzer (EVEA) techniques. Methods: We have identified three transition temperatures along with a change in specific heat capacity (ΔCp), change in enthalpy (ΔH), and Gibbs free energy (ΔG) of these samples. Finally, samples were subj Read More

Background: Additions of water monomer (H2O) to simplest ketene, i.e., H2C=C=O (mentioned as ketene, henceforth) in the Earth's atmosphere results in the formation of acetic acid. However, this reaction is not feasible under tropospheric conditions due to the high reaction barrier amounting to nearly 40 kcal mol-1. A Significant reduction of the barrier height (below 20 kcal mol-1) is achieved upon addition of anoth Read More

Background: Studies on the thermal decomposition of synthesized complexes have great importance for calculating the thermal stability and characterization of copper (II) soap complexes, and represent new investigations on the solution of environmental problems. Aim: The present research work aims to report new findings in the field of thermogravimetric analysis and biocidal studies for copper (II) groundnut compl Read More

Background: The structural features allow cyclodextrins to form solid inclusion complexes (host–guest complexes) with wide variety of solid, liquid, and gaseous compounds as a guest. It is the utmost an astounding property of the cyclodextrins, and is commonly termed as molecular recognition. The process of formation of an inclusion complex of the cyclodextrins has been associated with the substitution of the wate Read More