Ali Ramazani

Department of Chemistry, University of Zanjan, P O Box 45195-313, Zanjan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Green synthesis of magnetic copper ferrite nanoparticles using tragacanth gum as a biotemplate and their catalytic activity for the oxidation of alcohols

During this study, we report the green synthesis of  magnetic copper ferrite nanoparticles using tragacanth gum as a reducing and stabilizing agent by the sol-gel method. The green synthesized CuFe2O4 MNPs are characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and scanning electron microscopy...

[ 2 ] - Citric acid as an efficient and green catalyst for the synthesis of hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HBIW)

The condensation of benzylamine with glyoxal leads to Hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HBIW) in acetonitrile solvent with citric acid as a green catalyst under both conventional stirring and ultrasonic irradiation conditions. The influence of four variables, including the amount of catalyst, solvent, reaction time and ultrasonic power, on the reaction yield was investigated. The results showed t...

[ 3 ] - Magnetic ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds in the presence of oxone as an oxidant

Zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanoparticles were synthesized via the auto-combustion assisted sol-gel method of Zn2+ and Fe3+ ions (molar ratio 1:2) in ammonia solution. The prepared nanomagnetic catalyst was characterized by IR, XRD, SEM and ICP. The diameter of the ZnFe2O4 MNPs (63.7 nm) was determined by Debye-Scherre equation via their XRD pattern. Nanomagnetic ZnFe2O4 efficiently catalyzes oxidat...

[ 4 ] - Aqueous-phase oxidation of alcohols with green oxidants (Oxone and hydrogen peroxide) in the presence of MgFe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles as an efficient and reusable catalyst

Nanomagnetic MgFe2O4 is an active, stable, and reusable catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols. The oxidation of various primary and secondary alcohols has been examined and related corresponding products were obtained in good yields. The reactions were carried out in the presence of water as solvent and oxone (at room temperature) or H2O2 (at 60 ºC) as an oxidant. The catalyst was investigated...

[ 5 ] - Green Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Coffee Powder Extract

The use of plant extract is generating interest of researchers toward cost effective and eco-friendly green synthesis of nanoparticles. In the present work, Cupric oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using coffee powder extracts by the sol-gel method at different calcination temperatures. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy , ultr...

[ 6 ] - Investigations of Microstructures and Magnetic Properties through Off-time between Pulses and Controlled Cu Content in Pulse Electrodeposited NiCu Nanowires

NiCu alloy nanowires arrays were embedded into the anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template by ac-pulse electrodeposition. Different off-time were used in electrolyte with constant concentration of Ni and Cu and acidity of 3. The effect of deposition parameters on alloy contents was investigated by studying the microstructure and magnetic properties of as-deposited NiCu alloy nanowires. Atomic forc...

[ 7 ] - Magnetic Properties of Fe49Co33Ni18Nanowire ArraysStudied by First-Order Reversal Curve Diagrams

Fe49Co33Ni18 nanowire arrays (175 nm in diameter and lengths ranging from 5 to 32μm) were fabricated into nanopores of hard-anodized aluminum oxide templates using pulsed ac electrodeposition technique. Hysteresis loop measurements indicated that increasing the length decreases coercivity and squareness values (from 274 Oe and 0.58 to200 Oe and 0.105, respective...

[ 8 ] - Synthesis of a Nanostructured Molecularly Imprinted Acrylic acid-Based Network Copolymer as a Solid Sorbentforthe Quercetinextraction

A straightforward approach for the extraction of the quercetin was carried out by a nanoporous molecularly imprinted acrylic acid-based network copolymer as asolid sorbent. This technique involves a molecular template (quercetin) which is surrounded by functional monomers and are subsequently co-polymerized in the presence of an excess of the cross linkers. In this process, three-dimensional bi...

[ 9 ] - Quantum Chemical Modeling of 2-(Cyclohexylamino)-2-oxo-1-(quinolin-4-yl)ethyl 4-Chlorobenzoate: Molecular Structure, Spectroscopic (FT-IR, NMR, UV) Investigations, FMO, MEP and NBO Analysis Based on HF and DFT Calculations

In the present work, the quantum theoretical calculations of the molecular structure of the compound 2-(Cyclohexylamino)-2-oxo-1-(quinolin-4-yl)ethyl 4-Chlorobenzoate have been predicted using Density Functional Theory (DFT) in the gas phase. The geometry of the title structure was optimized by B3LYP/6-31+G* and HF/6-31+G* levels of theory. The theoretical 1H and 13C NMR chemical shift values o...

[ 10 ] - Quantum Chemical Modeling of N-(2-benzoylphenyl)oxalamate: Geometry Optimization, NMR, FMO, MEP and NBO Analysis Based on DFT Calculations

In the present work, the quantum theoretical calculations of the molecular structure of the (N-(2-benzoylphenyl) oxalamate has been investigated and are evaluated using Density Functional Theory (DFT). The geometry of the title compound was optimized by B3LYP method with 6-311+G(d) basis set. The theoretical 1H and 13C NMR chemical shift (GIAO method) values of the title compound are calculated...

[ 11 ] - Synthesis, spectroscopic (NMR and FT-IR) and theoretical (HF and DFT) investigation of dimethyl (Z)-2-[(2-methyl-5-oxo-1-cyclopentyl)oxy]-2-butendioate

Dimethyl (z)-2-[(2-methyl-5-oxo-1-cyclopentyl)oxy]-2-butenedioate has been synthesized using one-pot three component reaction between N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane (Ph3PNNC), 3-methylcyclopentene-1,2-dione and dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate. Also, optimized geometry and nuclear magnetic resonance ( NMR ) of the title compound are evaluated using HF and B3LYP methods and 6-311+G(d) basis s...

[ 12 ] - One-pot, four-component synthesis of fully substituted 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives from N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane (Ph3PNNC), a primary amine, a carboxylic acid and cinnamaldehyde

The imine intermediate generated by the addition of primary amine to the cinnamaldehyde is trapped by the N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane (Ph3PNNC) and a carboxylic acid, and leads to the formation of the corresponding iminophosphorane intermediate. The 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives are formed via intramolecular aza-Wittig reaction of the iminophosphorane intermediate. The reactions were comp...

[ 13 ] - The three-component reaction of 2-(2-oxopropyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione with alkyl isocyanides and aromatic carboxylic acids under catalyst-free conditions in water

A green and convenient protocol is described for the preparation of 1-(alkylamino)-3-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)-2-methyl-1-oxopropan-2-yl benzoates via one-pot three-component reaction between 2-(2-oxopropyl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, an alkyl isocyanide and an aromatic carboxylic acid in water at room temperature. The methods used to follow the reactions are TLC and NMR, which indicated that there...

[ 14 ] - Preparation of sterically congested 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives from N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane, aromatic acids, cyclopentanone and primary amines

Reactions of N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane with cyclopentanone have been studied in the presence of aromatic carboxylic acids and primary amines, proceeds smoothly at room temperature under neutral conditions to afford sterically congested 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives by an intramolecular Aza-Wittig cyclization in CH2Cl2 in excellent yields. The structures of the products were deduced from...

[ 15 ] - Ammonium nitrate as an efficient and green reagent for the oxidation of alcohols into their corresponding carbonyl compounds in the presence of heteropoly acids

Simple, cheap and green protocol for effective conversion of alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds in the presence of H14[NaP5W30O110] and ammonium nitrate is reported. The products were characterized by FT-IR and comparison of their physical properties with those reported in the literatures. The progress of the reaction was monitored by thin layer chromatography (TLC) technique. The ali...

[ 16 ] - Biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles using plant extracts and evaluation of their antibacterial properties

The increasing attention being paid to metallic nano particles (MNPs) is due to their intensive applications in different areas of science such as medicine, chemistry, agriculture, and biotechnology. The main methods for nanoparticle production are chemical and physical approaches that are often costly and potentially harmful to the environment. Since the eco-frien...

[ 17 ] - Glucose-based Biofuel Cells: Nanotechnology as a Vital Science in Biofuel Cells Performance

Nanotechnology has opened up new opportunities for the design of nanoscale electronic devices suitable for developing high-performance biofuel cells. Glucose-based biofuel cells as green energy sources can be a powerful tool in the service of small-scale power source technology as it provides a latent potential to supply power for various implantable medical electronic devices. By using physiol...

[ 18 ] - Ultrasound-Promoted Synthesis of Aryl Amides from Isocyanides and Carboxylic Acids under Ambient Conditions

The synthesis of aryl amides via the reactions of carboxylic acids and isocyanides in methanol was carried out in 78-95% yields under ultrasound irradiation. The method has wide applicability, and the protocol is mild, fast and efficient compared to the existing methods based on silent conditions.

[ 19 ] - سنتز پلیمرهای قالب مولکولی گزینش پذیر بر پایه آکریلیک اسید و کاربرد آنها در استخراج ماده زیست فعال کاتچین

با انجام واکنش پلیمری شدن رادیکالی در حضور کاتچین(+)، آکریلیک اسید، تری­متیلول پروپان تری متاکریلات به ترتیب به­عنوان مولکول هدف، منومر عاملدار، اتصال دهنده عرضی (به نسبت 1:20:80) در حلال استونیتریل، شبکه سه بعدی پلیمرهای قالب مولکولی (MIPs) سنتز گردید. طی فرآیند استخراج، مولکول هدف جدا شده و بدین ترتیب شبکه پلیمری نانو حفره قالب دار شده تهیه شد که قادر است به صورت گزینشی ماده زیست فعال کاتچین ...

[ 20 ] - Synthesis of electron-poor N-Vinylimidazole derivatives catalyzed by Silica nanoparticles under solvent-free conditions

Protonation of the highly reactive 1:1 intermediates, produced in the reaction between triphenylphosphine and acetylenic esters, by NH-acids such as azathioprine, imidazole or theophylline leads to the formation of vinyltriphenylphosphonium salts, which undergo a Michael addition reaction with a conjugate base to produce phosphorus ylides. Silica nanoparticles (silica NPs were prepared by therm...

[ 21 ] - One-pot synthesis of ferrocene-containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives from N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane (Ph3PNNC), cyclic ketones and ferrocene carboxylic acid

Reactions of N-isocyaniminotriphenylphosphorane with a cyclic ketone in the presence of ferrocene carboxylic acid proceeded smoothly at room temperature and in neutral conditions to afford ferrocene-containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives in high yields. The reaction proceeded smoothly and cleanly under mild conditions and no side reactions were observed. The structures of the products were ded...

[ 22 ] - Synthesis of electron-poor N-Vinylimidazole derivatives catalyzed by Silica nanoparticles under solvent-free conditions

Protonation of the highly reactive 1:1 intermediates, produced in the reaction between triphenylphosphine and acetylenic esters, by NH-acids such as azathioprine, imidazole or theophylline leads to the formation of vinyltriphenylphosphonium salts, which undergo a Michael addition reaction with a conjugate base to produce phosphorus ylides. Silica nanoparticles (silica NPs were prepared by therm...

[ 23 ] - Green synthesis of magnetic copper ferrite nanoparticles using tragacanth gum as a biotemplate and their catalytic activity for the oxidation of alcohols

During this study, we report the green synthesis of  magnetic copper ferrite nanoparticles using tragacanth gum as a reducing and stabilizing agent by the sol-gel method. The green synthesized CuFe2O4 MNPs are characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) and scanning electron microscopy...

[ 24 ] - Citric acid as an efficient and green catalyst for the synthesis of hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HBIW)

The condensation of benzylamine with glyoxal leads to Hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane (HBIW) in acetonitrile solvent with citric acid as a green catalyst under both conventional stirring and ultrasonic irradiation conditions. The influence of four variables, including the amount of catalyst, solvent, reaction time and ultrasonic power, on the reaction yield was investigated. The results showed t...

[ 25 ] - Magnetic ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles as an efficient catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds in the presence of oxone as an oxidant

Zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanoparticles were synthesized via the auto-combustion assisted sol-gel method of Zn2+ and Fe3+ ions (molar ratio 1:2) in ammonia solution. The prepared nanomagnetic catalyst was characterized by IR, XRD, SEM and ICP. The diameter of the ZnFe2O4 MNPs (63.7 nm) was determined by Debye-Scherre equation via their XRD pattern. Nanomagnetic ZnFe2O4 efficiently catalyzes oxidat...

[ 26 ] - Characterizing and controlling the loading of Vipera albicornuta venom in chitosan nanoparticles as an adjuvant and vaccine delivery system

The aim of this study was designing and preparing the chitosan nanoparticles (CS-NPs) loading with snake (Vipera albicornuta) venom as well as evaluating the influence of different factors on the encapsulation efficiency (EE) and loading capacity (LC) of venom. The morphologies and characteristics of CS-NPs were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectr...

[ 27 ] - نانوذرات مغناطیسی عاملدار شده با پلیمرهای پرشاخه به منظور انتقال هدفمند و رهایش درون سلولی سیس پلاتین

با توجه به موانع پیش رو در کاربرد کلینیکی سیس پلاتین (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (CDDP))، از قبیل دسترسی زیستی پایین، عوارض جانبی محدود کننده دز کاربردی و ایجاد سریع مقاومت دارویی، یک سیستم دارورسانی پارامغناطیسی و حساس به pH جدید بر پایه نانوذراتFe3O4 اصلاح شده با پلیمر پرشاخه پلی (اتیلن گلایکول-b-سیتریک اسید)، (Fe3O4@PCA-b-PEG)، به منظور انتقال هدفمند و رهایش درون سلولی آغاز شده با pH سیس پ...

[ 28 ] - Green Synthesis and Characterization of Ni-Cu-Mg Ferrite Nanoparticles in the Presence of Tragacanth Gum and Study of Their Catalytic Activity in the Synthesis of Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane

Here, we report the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic evaluation of Ni-Cu-Mg ferrite using tragacanth gum as biotemplate and Metals nitrate as the metal source by the sol-gel method without using any organic chemicals. The sample was characterized by powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM), and Scanning El...

[ 29 ] - شیمی کئوردیناسیون، ویژگی‌های طیفی و ساختاری کمپلکس های جیوه (2+) با یک ایلید نوین فسفر و تأیید محل اتصال ایلید به فلز با روش های محاسباتی

از واکنش 2- برمو- 1- (3- نیترو فنیل) اتان-1- ان با تری پاراتولیل فسفان در حلال استن، ایلید 1- (3-نیترو فنیل) -2- (تری پارا تولیل-λ5– فسفان ایلیدن) اتان – 1- اون (NTPPY) (1)  با راندمان 79% به دست آمد. سپس از واکنش  ایلید نامبرده با هالیدهای جیوه ی (...

[ 30 ] - One-pot three-component synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans in the presence of Ni0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles under microwave irradiation in solvent-free conditions

Ni0.5Cu0.5Fe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles using Arabic gel (AG) as a reducing and stabilizing agent was prepared by the sol-method. The catalyst identification was performed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The magnetic anal...