New approaches in pharmaceutical chemistry have resulted in more complex drug
molecules in the quest to achieve higher affinity to their targets. However, these 'highly …

Further progress in the field of heterogeneous catalysis depends on our knowledge of the
nature and behavior of surface sites on solid catalysts and of the mechanisms of chemical …

Understanding the acid− base behavior of silica surfaces is critical for many nanoscience
and bionano interface applications. Silanol groups (SiOH) on silica surfaces exhibit two …

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are considered as one of the most promising
nanovectors for controlled drug delivery. For the design of ideal drug nanocarriers, several …

The application of mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a platform for drug delivery and
bioimaging requires a good understanding of the degradability of these particles under …

Mesoporous silicas are currently widely studied carrier matrices in drug delivery
applications. Surface functionalization of the silica is often employed in order to enhance the …

The quest for efficient and “greener” catalysts for chemical processes has set a precedent for
the development of reliable methods for their synthesis. These methods, based on …

Bromate is recognized as an oxyhalide disinfection byproduct in drinking water. In this study,
supported noble metal (Pd, Pt) catalysts with different supports of SiO2, Al2O3 and activated …

Surface functionalization is one of the key steps toward the utilization of mesoporous
materials in different applications. In this study, we characterized amino-functionalized …

Coenzyme Q10 is a potent antioxidant that plays an important role in the maintenance of
various biochemical pathways of the body and has a wide range of therapeutic applications …