During recent decades, the complexation of organic ligands toward several metal ions of s-p and d-block has been applied as a plan to enhance its antioxidant performance. Due to their wide range of beneficial impacts, coordination compounds are widely used in industries, specifically in the medicinal and pharmaceutical fields. The activity is generally improved by chelation consequently knowing that the characteristics of both ligands and metals can lead to the development of greatly active compounds. Chelation compounds are a substitute for using the traditional synthetic antioxidants, because metal chelates present benefits, including a variety in geometry, oxidation states, and coordination number, that assist and favor the redox methods associated with antioxidant action. As well as understanding the best studied anti-oxidative assets of these compounds, coordination compounds are involved in the free radical scavenging process and protecting human organisms from the opposing effects of these radicals. The antioxidant ability can be assessed by various interrelated systems. The methodological modification offers the most knowledge on the antioxidant property of metal chelates. Colorimetric techniques are the most used, though electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) is an alternative for metallic compounds, since color does not affect the results. Information about systems, with their benefits, and restrictions, permits a dependable valuation of the antioxidant performance of coordination compounds, as well as assisting application in various states wherever antioxidant drugs are required, such as in food protection, appropriate good-packaged foods, dietary supplements, and others. Because of the new exhaustive analysis of organic ligands, it has become a separate field of research in chemistry. The present investigation will be respected for providing a foundation for the antioxidant properties of organic ligands, future tests on organic ligands, and building high-quality antioxidative compounds.
24 September 2023 in Applied Organometallic Chemistry
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the pivotal role that nanomaterials, particularly graphene and its derivatives, play in advancing hydrogen energy technologies, with a focus on storage, production, and transport. As the quest for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, the use of nanoscale materials to store hydrogen in solid form emerges as a promising strategy toward mitigate challenges related to traditional storage methods. We begin by summarizing standard methods for producing modified graphene derivatives at the nanoscale and their impact on structural characteristics and properties. The article highlights recent advancements in hydrogen storage capacities achieved through innovative nanocomposite architectures, for example, multi-level porous graphene structures containing embedded nickel particles at nanoscale dimensions. The discussion covers the distinctive characteristics of these nanomaterials, particularly their expansive surface area and the hydrogen spillover effect, which enhance their effectiveness in energy storage applications, including supercapacitors and batteries. In addition to storage capabilities, this review explores the role of nanomaterials as efficient catalysts in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), emphasizing the potential of metal oxides and other composites to boost hydrogen production. The integration of nanomaterials in hydrogen transport systems is also examined, showcasing innovations that enhance safety and efficiency. As we move toward a hydrogen economy, the review underscores the urgent need for continued research aimed at optimizing existing materials and developing novel nanostructured systems. Addressing the primary challenges and potential future directions, this article aims to serve as a roadmap to enable scientists and industry experts to maximize the capabilities of nanomaterials for transforming hydrogen-based energy systems, thus contributing significantly to global sustainability efforts.
12 May 2024 in Journal of Taibah University for Science