Ahmet Ozgur Saf

Synthesis of novel tripodal-benzimidazole from 2,4,6-tris(p-formylphenoxy)-1,3,5-triazine: Structural, electrochemical and antimicrobial studies

Four new tripodal-benzimidazole derivatives were synthesized by Schiff base reaction between 2,4,6-tris(p-formylphenoxy)-1,3,5-triazine (TRIPOD) and different diamine derivatives. The structures of the obtained compounds were identified by FT-IR, (1)H NMR, (13)C NMR and UV-vis spectral data, thermal analysis and elemental analysis. Electrochemical behaviors of the compounds were studied by cyclic voltammetry in DMF including 0.1 M [NBu(4)] [PF(6)]. The voltammograms showed peaks having similar characteristics except tripodal-benzimidazole including -NO(2) derivative. In addition, their antimicrobial activities were evaluated by using the standard disk diffusion method in dimethylformamide media. The activities were determined against 4 bacteria cultures by comparing to those of gentamycin.

Green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide/nanopolypyrrole composite: characterization and H2O2 determination in urine

Here we report on a novel, simple and eco-friendly approach for the fabrication of a reduced Graphene Oxide/nanopolypyrrole (rGO/nPPy) composite material and its electrochemical performance for detection of hydrogen peroxide on a glassy carbon electrode. The characterization of the as-prepared rGO/nPPy composite was investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, contact angle measurement, cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry and chronoamperometry techniques were used to investigate and optimize the performance of the developed electrochemical biosensor. The proposed biosensor showed excellent analytical response towards the quantification of H2O2 at pH 7.40. Under the optimized conditions, the biosensor shows a linear response range from 1.0 × 10−7 to 4.0 × 10−6 M concentrations of H2O2. The limit of detection was determined to be 34 nM. Reproducibility, sensitivity, stability and anti-interference capability of the fabricated biosensor for the detection of H2O2 were examined. The biological relevance of the developed electrochemical biosensor was further studied by the determination of H2O2 in urine samples. The real sample analysis of H2O2 was achieved before and after drinking coffee in urine samples. The successful and sensitive determination of H2O2 urine samples indicates that the proposed electrochemical biosensor can be applied to the quantification analysis of H2O2 in real samples.

Voltammetric discrimination of mandelic acid enantiomers

We report a novel electrochemical biosensor for direct discrimination of D- and L-mandelic acid (D- and L-MA) in aqueous medium. The glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface was modified with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and γ-globulin (GLOB). Electrochemical characterization of the modified electrodes was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The modified electrode surfaces were also characterized by scanning electron microscopy. Electrochemical response of the prepared electrode (GCE/rGO/GLOB) for discrimination of D- and L-MA enantiomers was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and was compared with bare GCE in the concentration range of 2 to 10 mM. Whereas the bare GCE showed no electrochemical response for the MA enantiomers, the GCE/rGO/GLOB electrode exhibited direct and selective discrimination with different oxidation potential values of 1.47 and 1.71 V and weak reduction peaks at potential values of -1.37 and -1.48 V, respectively. In addition, electrochemical performance of the modified electrode was investigated in mixed solution of D- and L-MA. The results show that the produced electrode can be used as electrochemical chiral biosensor for MA.

Spectrophotometric and voltammetric characterization of a novel selective electroactive chemosensor for Mg2

AbstractA novel azocalix[4]arene derivative, 5,11,17,23-tetrakis[(acetophenone)azo]-25,26,27,28-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene (APC4), containing acetophenone azo groups at the upper rim was synthesized as a chemosensor. Its binding and sensing properties with alkali and alkaline earth metal ions (Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+) were investigated by UV-vis spectrophotometric and voltammetric techniques. The stoichiometric ratio and the association constant were determined spectrophotometrically as 1:1 and (1.94±0.31)×105 L mol−1 for the complex between Mg2+ and the chemosensor, respectively. Moreover, it was shown that the interaction between Mg2+ and the APC4 occurred by means of the phenol groups at the lower rim by voltammetric methods. The results of spectrophotometric and voltammetric experiments showed that the chromogenic chemosensor has high selectivity towards Mg2+ among the other used metal ions, especially the interfering Ca2+ ion.

A newly synthesized thiazole derivative as a fluoride ion chemosensor: naked-eye, spectroscopic, electrochemical and NMR studies.

2,3-Indoledione 3-thiosemicarbazone (TSCI) and a novel compound 3-(2-(4-(4-phenoxyphenyl)thiazol-2-yl)hydrazono)indolin-2-one (FTHI) were synthesized with high yield and characterized by spectroscopic techniques. The complexation behaviors of TSCI and FTHI for various anionic species (F(-), Cl(-), Br(-), I(-), NO2(-), NO3(-), BzO(-), HSO4(-), ClO4(-)) in CH3CN were investigated and compared by UV-vis spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and (1)H NMR titration techniques. FTHI showed high degree of selectivity for fluoride over other anions. This selectivity could be easily observed by the naked eye, indicating that FTHI is potential colorimetric sensor for fluoride anion.

Spectrophotometric, voltammetric and cytotoxicity studies of 2-hydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone thiosemicarbazone and its N(4)-substituted derivatives: a combined experimental-computational study.

In this study, 2-hydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone thiosemicarbazone (HMAT) and its novel N(4) substituted derivatives were synthesized and characterized by different techniques. The optical band gap of the compounds and the energy of HOMO were experimentally examined by UV-vis spectra and cyclic voltammetry measurements, respectively. Furthermore, the conformational spaces of the compounds were scanned with molecular mechanics method. The geometry optimization, HOMO and LUMO energies, the energy gap of the HOMO-LUMO, dipole moment of the compounds were theoretically calculated by the density functional theory B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level. The minimal electronic excitation energy and maximum wavelength calculations of the compounds were also performed by TD-DFT//B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level of theory. Theoretically calculated values were compared with the related experimental values. The combined results exhibit that all compounds have good electron-donor properties which affect anti-proliferative activity. The cytotoxic effects of the compounds were also evaluated against HeLa (cervical carcinoma), MCF-7 (breast carcinoma) and PC-3 (prostatic carcinoma) cell lines using the standard MTT assay. All tested compounds showed antiproliferative effect having IC50 values in different range. In comparison with that of HMAT, it was obtained that while ethyl group on 4(N)-substituted position decreased in potent anti-proliferative effect, the phenyl group on the position increased in anti-proliferative effect for the tested cancer cell line. Considering the molecular energy parameters, the cytotoxicity activities of the compounds were discussed.

Preparation of a novel PSf membrane containing rGO/PTh and its physical properties and membrane performance

Recent advances in the fabrication of nanostructures such as graphene-related materials have received a lot of attention in membrane technology for the future of water supplies. Herein, we report the synthesis of a reduced graphene oxide/polythiophene (rGO/PTh) composite material using an in situ enzymatic polymerization reaction, which is an eco-friendly and a simple way to construct a nanocomposite material. Polysulfone (PSf) mixed matrix composite membranes containing rGO and rGO/PTh were prepared via a phase inversion method. The morphology of the membranes was evaluated by various characterization methods, including SEM, AFM, contact angle and porosity measurements. The performance and antifouling properties of the membranes were examined in detail. The PSf-rGO/PTh membrane showed a significant improvement in water flux permeability due to the enhancement of hydrophilicity and porosity. Moreover, the PSf-rGO/PTh membrane exhibited an approximately 10 times higher improved water flux than that of the rGO membrane as the pressure was increased. The fouling resistance ratio (FRR) and antifouling properties of the membranes were tested using two different protein solutions: bovine serum albumin (BSA) and cytochrome c (Ctc). The antifouling and FRR properties of the PSf-rGO/PTh membrane decreased due to not only the interactions between the functional groups on the membrane surface and fouling materials, but also the morphological properties of the membrane.