Kaan C. Emregül

Corrosion inhibition of mild steel with Schiff base compounds in 1 M HCl

The corrosion inhibition of mild steel with Schiff base compounds derived from salicylaldehyde and the corresponding amine was studied in relation to the concentration using electrochemical techniques. The maximum inhibition efficiency (η) was obtained for the N-(2-methyl phenyl)salicyaldimine compound with the three-electrochemical techniques applied. The N-(2-methyl phenyl)salicyaldimine and N-(2-methoxyphenyl)salicyaldimine compounds were seen to obey the Temkin adsorption isotherm whereas N-(2-hydroxyphenyl)salicyaldimine obeyed the Langmuir adsorption isotherm.

The behavior of aluminum in alkaline media

Polarization and impedance measurements were performed on aluminum in 0.1, l and 3 mol/l NaOH. The frequency range studied was 1×10−2–1×104 Hz in the potential range −2 to −1 V vs. SCE. In polarization experiments the potential was extended up to 0 V vs. SCE. The behavior of the system was characterized by a high frequency capacitive loop related to the charge transfer due to dissolution of the metal, an inductive loop at medium frequency which we have attributed to surface roughening and a second capacitive loop obtained at low frequency which has been ascribed to the adjustment of the surface film to the change in potential resulting in higher charge transfer resistance.

Myelin basic protein immunosensor for multiple sclerosis detection based upon label-free electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

A novel highly sensitive impedimetric Myelin Basic Protein (MBP) immunosensor for the determination of a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) autoantibody, Anti-Myelin Basic Protein (Anti-MBP) was developed by immobilization of MBP on Gelatin and Gelatin-Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) modified platinium electrode. Cyclic voltammetric (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopic (EIS) methods were employed in determination of the electrode responses and applicability. Gelatin-MBP and gelatin-TiO₂-MBP electrodes were prepared by chemical immobilization of the substrates onto the platinium electrodes. The formal potentials of MBP confined on gelatin-MBP and gelatin-TiO₂-MBP surfaces are estimated to be 195 and 205 mV, respectively. Thus, a little more reversible electron transfer reaction occurs on the gelatin-TiO₂-MBP immunosensor surface. The peak separations of MBP (150 mV and 110 mV s(-1) at 100 mV s(-1)) and the asymmetric anodic and cathodic peak currents indicate that the electron transfer between Anti-MBP and gelatin-MBP/gelatin-TiO₂-MBP immunosensor is quasireversible. Control samples containing a nonspecific human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) antibody were also studied, and calibration curves were obtained by subtraction of the responses for specific and nonspecific antibody-based sensors. Gelatin-MBP and gelatin-TiO₂-MBP immunosensors have detection limit of 0.1528 ng ml(-1) and 0.1495 ng ml(-1) respectively. This immunosensor exhibits high sensitivity and low response times (58 s for gelatin-MBP and 46 s for gelatin-TiO₂-MBP immunosensor). The developed label-free impedimetric immunosensors also provide a simple and sensitive detection method for the specific determination of Anti-MBP in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum samples.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Linear Chain Homotetranuclear Complexes with N3

Mononuclear copper(II) complexes, Cu(L) [N,N′‐bis(salicylidene)‐1,3‐propanediaminato]copper(II), and Cu(LDM) [N,N′‐bis(salicylidene)‐2,2′‐dimethyl‐1,3‐propanediaminato]copper(II), were prepared from the ONNO type ligands N,N′‐bis(salicylidene)‐1,3‐diaminopropane (H2L) and N,N′‐bis(salicylidene)‐2,2′‐dimethyl‐1,3‐diaminopropane (H2LDM). These mononuclear complexes were transformed into tetranuclear complexes, [(S)Cu(L)Cu(N3)2]2 and [(S)Cu(LDM)Cu(N3)2]2 (S are solvent molecules, DMSO, DMF, THF, dioxan), with N3 ‐ and Cu(II) ions. All complexes were characterized by elemental analyses and IR spectroscopy. A molecular model of the complex [(DMSO)Cu(L)Cu(N3)2] was obtained by single crystal x‐ray diffraction methods.

A novel carboxymethylcellulose–gelatin–titanium dioxide–superoxide dismutase biosensor; electrochemical properties of carboxymethylcellulose–gelatin–titanium dioxide–superoxide dismutase

A novel highly sensitive electrochemical carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-TiO(2)-superoxide dismutase biosensor for the determination of O(2)(•-) was developed. The biosensor exhibits high analytical performance with a wide linear range (1.5 nM to 2 mM), low detection limit (1.5 nM), high sensitivity and low response time (1.8s). The electron transfer of superoxide dismutase was first accomplished at the carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-Pt and carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-TiO(2)-Pt surface. The electron transfer between superoxide dismutase and the carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-Pt wihout Fe(CN)(6)(4-/3-) and carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-Pt, carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-TiO(2)-Pt with Fe(CN)(6)(4-/3-) is quasireversible with a formal potential of 200 mV, 207 mV, and 200 mV vs Ag|AgCl respectively. The anodic (ks(a)) and cathodic (ks(c)) electron transfer rate constants and the anodic (α(a)) and cathodic (α(c)) transfer coefficients were evaluated: ks(a)=6.15 s(-1), α(a)=0.79, and ks(c)=1.48 s(-1) α(c)=0.19 for carboxymethylcellulose-superoxide dismutase without Fe(CN)(6)(4-/3-), ks(a)=6.77 s(-1), α(a)=0.87, and ks(c)=1 s(-1) α(c)=0.13 for carboxymethylcellulose-superoxide dismutase with Fe(CN)(6)(4-/3-), ks(a)=6.85 s(-1), α(a)=0.88, and ks(c)=0.76 s(-1) α(c)=0.1 carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin-TiO(2)-superoxide dismutase. The electron transfer rate between superoxide dismutase and the Pt electrode is remarkably enhanced due to immobilizing superoxide dismutase in carboxymethylcellulose-gelatin and TiO(2) nanoparticles tend to act like nanoscale electrodes.

Synthesis, crystal structure and electrochemical behaviour of [2,6-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)pyridine](dithiocyanato)cobalt(II)

Abstract A mononuclear cobalt(II) complex, [Co(dmpp)(SCN)2], was synthesized using 2,6-bis (3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)pyridine (dmpp) and thiocyanate anion (SCN), and characterized by IR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. In addition, cyclic voltammetric studies have been performed. The complex crystalizes in monoclinic space group C 2/c, with unit cell dimensions a = 15.2469(15), b = 9.1120(9), c = 14.0302(11) Å, β = 95.823(3)°. The cell containes 4 molecules.

Copper-zinc alloy nanoparticle based enzyme-free superoxide radical sensing on a screen-printed electrode.

In this paper, amperometric enzyme-free sensors using superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme as a catalyst for the dismutation reaction of superoxides into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide, enabling superoxide radical detection have been described. For this purpose, the surfaces of screen-printed platinum electrodes have been modified with gelatin composites of CuO, ZnO and CuZn nanoparticles with the expectation of an increase in catalytic effect toward the dismutation reaction. SOD containing electrodes were also prepared for comparative studies in which glutaraldehyde was used as a cross-linker for the immobilization of SOD to the nanocomposite materials. Electrochemical measurements were carried out using a screen-printed electrochemical system that included potassiumferrocyanide (K4[Fe(CN)6]) and potassiumferricyanide (K3[Fe(CN)6]) as the redox probes. The results revealed that the enzyme-free detection method using CuZn nanoparticles can determine superoxide radicals with high performance compared to other detection methods prepared with different nanoparticles by mimicking the active region of superoxide dismutase enzyme. The anodic (ks(a)) and cathodic (ks(c)) electron transfer rate constants and the anodic (α(a)) and cathodic (α(c)) transfer coefficients were evaluated and found to be ks(a)=6.31 s(-1) and α(a)=0.81, ks(c)=1.48 s(-1) and α(c)=0.19 for the gelatin-CuZn-SOD electrode; ks(a)=6.15 s(-1) and α(a)=0.79, ks(c)=1,63 s(-1) and α(c)=0.21 for the enzyme-free gelatin-CuZn electrode. The enzyme-free electrode showed nearly 80% amperometric performance with respect to the enzyme containing electrode indicating the superior functionality of enzyme-free electrode for the detection of superoxide radicals.

Evaluation of protein immobilization capacity on various carbon nanotube embedded hydrogel biomaterials

This study investigates effective immobilization of proteins, an important procedure in many fields of bioengineering and medicine, using various biomaterials. Gelatin, alginate and chitosan were chosen as polymeric carriers, and applied in both their composites and nanocomposite forms in combination with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The prepared nano/composite structures were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermal gravimetric analysis (TG) and contact angle analysis (CA). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis revealed gelatin composites in general to exhibit better immobilization performance relative to the native gelatin which can be attributed to enhanced film morphologies of the composite structures. Moreover, superior immobilization efficiencies were obtained with the addition of carbon nanotubes, due to their conducting and surface enhancement features, especially in the gelatin-chitosan structures due to the presence of structural active groups.

A new approach in stem cell research—Exosomes: Their mechanism of action via cellular pathways

Exosomes are nano‐sized vesicles surrounded by a lipid membrane, which tend to be secreted toward extra‐cellular environments. Despite being defined as vesicles involved in excretion of molecular wastes by Rose Johnstone in the 1970s, further studies revealed them to be effective in various biological processes such as cancer development, regulation of the immune system, intercellular communication, stem cell biology, and tissue/organ regeneration. Although many studies dealing with the role of exosomes in stem cell differentiation and the use of exosomes isolated from stem cells for the treatment of several diseases have been published, the involved mechanisms remain largely unknown. Further understanding of these mechanisms, which include the involved cellular pathways, may improve the use of exosomes in diagnostic and treatment methods, especially for those involving stem cells. Here, we describe some recent data describing the action mechanism of stem cell‐derived exosomes focusing on the implicated cellular pathways, hoping to provide novel information that will be useful for cell biology scientists working in this field.

Fabrication of human hair keratin/jellyfish collagen/eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite osteoinductive biocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: From waste to regenerative medicine products

In the present study, we aimed at fabricating an osteoinductive biocomposite scaffold using keratin obtained from human hair, jellyfish collagen and eggshell-derived nano-sized spherical hydroxyapatite (nHA) for bone tissue engineering applications. Keratin, collagen and nHA were characterized with the modified Lowry method, free-sulfhydryl groups and hydroxyproline content analysis, sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) which confirmed the success of the extraction and/or isolation processes. Human adipose mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) were isolated and the cell surface markers were characterized via flow cytometry analysis in addition to multilineage differentiation capacity. The undifferentiated hAMSCs were highly positive for CD29, CD44, CD73, CD90 and CD105, but were not seen to express hematopoietic cell surface markers such as CD14, CD34 and CD45. The cells were successfully directed towards osteogenic, chondrogenic and adipogenic lineages in vitro. The microarchitecture of the scaffolds and cell attachment were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The cell viability on the scaffolds was assessed by the MTT assay which revealed no evidence of cytotoxicity. The osteogenic differentiation of hAMSCs on the scaffolds was determined histologically using alizarin red S, osteopontin and osteonectin stainings. Early osteogenic differentiation markers of hAMSCs were significantly expressed on the collagen-keratin-nHA scaffolds. In conclusion, it is believed that collagen-keratin-nHA osteoinductive biocomposite scaffolds have the potential of being used in bone tissue engineering.