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Research paper thumbnail of The Impact of D614G Mutation of SARS-COV-2 on the Efficacy of Anti-viral Drugs: A Comparative Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Study

Current Microbiology

D614G is one of the most reported mutations in the spike protein of SARS-COV-2 that has altered s... more D614G is one of the most reported mutations in the spike protein of SARS-COV-2 that has altered some crucial characteristics of coronaviruses, such as rate of infection and binding affinities. The binding affinity of different antiviral drugs was evaluated using rigid molecular docking. The reliability of the docking results was evaluated with the induced-fit docking method, and a better understanding of the drug-protein interactions was performed using molecular dynamics simulation. The results show that the D614G variant could change the binding affinity of antiviral drugs and spike protein remarkably. Although Cytarabine showed an appropriate interaction with the wild spike protein, Ribavirin and PMEG diphosphate exhibited a significant binding affinity to the mutated spike protein. The parameters of the ADME/T analysis showed that these drugs are suitable for further in-vitro and in-vivo investigation. D614G alteration affected the binding affinity of the RBD and its receptor on the cell surface.

Research paper thumbnail of Author response for "Preparation of nano‐micelles of meloxicam for transdermal drug delivery and simulation of drug release: A computational supported experimental study

Research paper thumbnail of Preparation of nano‐micelles of meloxicam for transdermal drug delivery and simulation of drug release: A computational supported experimental study

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Study on Mass Transfer Enhancement in a Gas-Liquid System Using Nanomaterials

The main objective of this paper is to examine the effect of nanomaterials on mass transfer coeff... more The main objective of this paper is to examine the effect of nanomaterials on mass transfer coefficient in bubble type absorption of carbon dioxide by experiment. The absorption process is carried out in a bubble column and in room temperature. Mass transfer coefficient, saturated concentration of CO2, and gas holdup are determined in this system. The kinds of nanomaterials, the concentrations of each one and the gas superficial velocity are considered as the key parameters. The results show that the mass fraction of nanomaterials has an optimum value to the mass transfer coefficient and saturated concentration of CO2. 0.07% CNT nanofluid increases the mass transfer coefficient up to 78%. The superficial velocity of CO2 enhances mass transfer coefficient and gas holdup within the experimental range, whilst it has no effect on saturated concentration of CO2. In addition, nanomaterials in solution increase the gas holdup.

Research paper thumbnail of Experimental Investigation on the Synthesis and Size Control of Copper Nanoparticle via Chemical Reduction Method

In this study, synthesis of copper nanoparticles and effect of the reaction conditions on the par... more In this study, synthesis of copper nanoparticles and effect of the reaction conditions on the particle size were investigated. The copper nanoparticles were synthesized and stabilized in a narrow temperature range in the presence of polyvinylpyrrolidone under nitrogen atmosphere. Reaction temperature and concentration ratio of the reducing agent to the precursor (R/P) as two main conditions influenced the reaction progress and size on the copper nanoparticles. This study showedn that the copper nanoparticles were formed when parameter R/P was greater than 2 (4 and 6) in the temperatures ranges of 60 to 75 o C. The averaged size of the synthesized copper nanoparticles in the optimized conditions was about 30 nm. The rResults showed that the synthesized copper nanoparticles were oxidized due to the exposure to air for a long time and thereafter it re-dissolves in the aqueous solution.

Research paper thumbnail of Preparation of Graphene-amine Nanofluid for Absorption of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) from a Natural Gas Stream in a Wetted Wall Column

In this study, it was shown that how CO2 and H2S were removed from a natural gas stream, using a ... more In this study, it was shown that how CO2 and H2S were removed from a natural gas stream, using a nanofluid containing nanoporous graphene in Diehanolamine (DEA). Before running the experiments, the appropriate values were chosen for the nanosheet dosage and the liquid and gas flow rates in the absorption experiments, which were performed in a laboratory scale wetted wall column. In the experiments, the nanosheet concentration ranged from 0.005 to 0.5 wt %.The surfactants and ultrasonic treatment were used to prepare stable nanofluids. It was indicated that using nanoporous graphene in DEA significantly affects on CO2 and H2S absorption in comparison to DEA. The absolute zeta potential values of nanofluids were greater than +35 mV. The effect of different parameters including nanosheet concentration as well as the CO2 and H2S concentration, in the feed gas stream (two different samples) on simultaneous absorption of H2S and CO2 from CO2-H2S-CH4 gas mixture was studied. In the case o...

Research paper thumbnail of 3D‐QSAR, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and ADME/T analysis of marketed and newly designed flavonoids as inhibitors of Bcl‐2 family proteins for targeting U‐87 glioblastoma

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 2021

Glioblastoma is the most common and destructive brain tumor with increasing complexity. Flavonoid... more Glioblastoma is the most common and destructive brain tumor with increasing complexity. Flavonoids are versatile natural compounds with the approved anticancer activity, which could be considered as a potential treatment for glioblastoma. A quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) can provide adequate data for understanding the role of flavonoids structure against glioblastoma. The IC50 of various flavonoids for the U-87 cell line was used to prepare an adequate three-dimensional QSAR (3D-QSAR) model. The validation of the model was carried out using some statistical parameters such as R2 and Q2 . Based on the QSAR model, the activities of other marketed and newly designed flavonoids were predicted. Molecular docking study and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation were conducted for better recognition of the interactions between the most active compounds and Bcl-2 family proteins. Moreover, an AMDE/T analysis was performed for the most active flavonoids. A reliable 3D-QSAR was performed with R2 and Q2 of 0.91 and 0.82. The molecular docking study revealed that BCL-XL has a higher binding affinity with the most active compounds, and the MD simulation showed that some residues of the BH3 domain, such as Phe97, Tyr101, Arg102, and Phe105 create remarkable hydrophobic interactions with the ligands. ADME/T analysis also showed the potential of the active compounds for further investigation. 3D-QSAR study is a beneficial method to evaluate and design anticancer compounds. Considering the results of the molecular docking study, MD simulation, and ADME/T analysis, the designed compound 54 could be considered as a potential treatment for glioblastoma.

Research paper thumbnail of Kinetic study and mathematical modeling of coal char activation

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2008

... Permissions & Reprints. Review. Kinetic study and mathematical modeling of coal char ... more ... Permissions & Reprints. Review. Kinetic study and mathematical modeling of coal char activation. Hassan H. Rafsanjani a , Corresponding Author Contact Information , E-mail The Corresponding Author and Esmail Jamshidi b. a Chemical Engineering Department, Sh. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution by adsorption on treated sawdust

Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2006

The studies on adsorption of hexavalent chromium were conducted by varying various parameters suc... more The studies on adsorption of hexavalent chromium were conducted by varying various parameters such as contact time, pH, amount of adsorbent, concentration of adsorbate and temperature. The kinetics of adsorption of Cr(VI) ion followed pseudo second order. Langmuir adsorption isotherm was employed in order to evaluate the optimum adsorption capacity of the adsorbent. The adsorption capacity was found to be pH dependant. Sawdust was found to be very effective and reached equilibrium in 3 h (adsorbate concentration 30 mg l −1). The rate constant has been calculated at 303, 308, 313 and 318 K and the activation energy (E a) was calculated using the Arrhenius equation. Thermodynamic parameters such as standard Gibbs energy (G •) and heat of adsorption (H r) were calculated. The G • and H r values for Cr(VI) adsorption on the sawdust showed the process to be exothermic in nature. The percentage of adsorption increased with decrease in pH and showed maximum removal of Cr(VI) in the pH range 4.5-6.5 for an initial concentration of 5 mg l −1 .

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of two methods of carbon nanotube synthesis: CVD and supercritical process (A review)

A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a miniature cylindrical carbon structure that has hexagonal graphite m... more A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a miniature cylindrical carbon structure that has hexagonal graphite molecules attached at the edges. Nanotubes look like a powder or black soot, but they're actually rolled-up sheets of graphene that form hollow strands with walls that are only one atom thick. Carbon nanotube has been one of the most actively explored materials in recent year(s) due to its unique properties and wide range of applications. Various methods have been adopted to produce CNT, including laser ablation, arc discharge and CVD process. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is parent to a family of processes whereby a solid material is deposited from a vapor by a chemical reaction occurring on or in the vicinity of a normally heated substrate surface. The resulting solid material is in the form of a thin film, powder, or single crystal. Among these methods, the chemical vapor deposition method is a cheap and simple method. Supercritical fluids, particularly supercritical CO2, have be...

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis of modified chitosan TiO2 and SiO2 hydrogel nanocomposites for cadmium removal

Journal of Saudi Chemical Society

Research paper thumbnail of Particle size design of acetaminophen using supercritical carbon dioxide: Experimental and Modeling

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Research paper thumbnail of Numerical solution of particle size distribution equation: Rapid expansion of supercritical solution (RESS) process

Research paper thumbnail of Mathematical modeling and experimental study of VOC adsorption by Pistachio shell–based activated carbon

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Research paper thumbnail of The influences of Ni, Ag-doped TiO2 and SnO2, Ag-doped SnO2/TiO2 nanocomposites on recombination reduction in dye synthesized solar cells

Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Research paper thumbnail of Preparation and optimization of novel graphene oxide and adsorption isotherm study of methylene blue

Arabian Journal of Chemistry

Research paper thumbnail of A simple correlation to predict surface tension of binary mixtures containing ionic liquids

Journal of Molecular Liquids

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of potential anti-RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) drugs against the newly emerged model of COVID-19 RdRP using computational methods

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis, characterization and absorption study of chitosan-g-poly(acrylamide-co-itaconic acid) hydrogel

Research paper thumbnail of Experimental and modeling investigation of adsorption equilibrium of CH4, CO2, and N2 on activated carbon and prediction of multi-component adsorption equilibrium

Research paper thumbnail of The Impact of D614G Mutation of SARS-COV-2 on the Efficacy of Anti-viral Drugs: A Comparative Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Study

Current Microbiology

D614G is one of the most reported mutations in the spike protein of SARS-COV-2 that has altered s... more D614G is one of the most reported mutations in the spike protein of SARS-COV-2 that has altered some crucial characteristics of coronaviruses, such as rate of infection and binding affinities. The binding affinity of different antiviral drugs was evaluated using rigid molecular docking. The reliability of the docking results was evaluated with the induced-fit docking method, and a better understanding of the drug-protein interactions was performed using molecular dynamics simulation. The results show that the D614G variant could change the binding affinity of antiviral drugs and spike protein remarkably. Although Cytarabine showed an appropriate interaction with the wild spike protein, Ribavirin and PMEG diphosphate exhibited a significant binding affinity to the mutated spike protein. The parameters of the ADME/T analysis showed that these drugs are suitable for further in-vitro and in-vivo investigation. D614G alteration affected the binding affinity of the RBD and its receptor on the cell surface.

Research paper thumbnail of Author response for "Preparation of nano‐micelles of meloxicam for transdermal drug delivery and simulation of drug release: A computational supported experimental study

Research paper thumbnail of Preparation of nano‐micelles of meloxicam for transdermal drug delivery and simulation of drug release: A computational supported experimental study

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Study on Mass Transfer Enhancement in a Gas-Liquid System Using Nanomaterials

The main objective of this paper is to examine the effect of nanomaterials on mass transfer coeff... more The main objective of this paper is to examine the effect of nanomaterials on mass transfer coefficient in bubble type absorption of carbon dioxide by experiment. The absorption process is carried out in a bubble column and in room temperature. Mass transfer coefficient, saturated concentration of CO2, and gas holdup are determined in this system. The kinds of nanomaterials, the concentrations of each one and the gas superficial velocity are considered as the key parameters. The results show that the mass fraction of nanomaterials has an optimum value to the mass transfer coefficient and saturated concentration of CO2. 0.07% CNT nanofluid increases the mass transfer coefficient up to 78%. The superficial velocity of CO2 enhances mass transfer coefficient and gas holdup within the experimental range, whilst it has no effect on saturated concentration of CO2. In addition, nanomaterials in solution increase the gas holdup.

Research paper thumbnail of Experimental Investigation on the Synthesis and Size Control of Copper Nanoparticle via Chemical Reduction Method

In this study, synthesis of copper nanoparticles and effect of the reaction conditions on the par... more In this study, synthesis of copper nanoparticles and effect of the reaction conditions on the particle size were investigated. The copper nanoparticles were synthesized and stabilized in a narrow temperature range in the presence of polyvinylpyrrolidone under nitrogen atmosphere. Reaction temperature and concentration ratio of the reducing agent to the precursor (R/P) as two main conditions influenced the reaction progress and size on the copper nanoparticles. This study showedn that the copper nanoparticles were formed when parameter R/P was greater than 2 (4 and 6) in the temperatures ranges of 60 to 75 o C. The averaged size of the synthesized copper nanoparticles in the optimized conditions was about 30 nm. The rResults showed that the synthesized copper nanoparticles were oxidized due to the exposure to air for a long time and thereafter it re-dissolves in the aqueous solution.

Research paper thumbnail of Preparation of Graphene-amine Nanofluid for Absorption of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) from a Natural Gas Stream in a Wetted Wall Column

In this study, it was shown that how CO2 and H2S were removed from a natural gas stream, using a ... more In this study, it was shown that how CO2 and H2S were removed from a natural gas stream, using a nanofluid containing nanoporous graphene in Diehanolamine (DEA). Before running the experiments, the appropriate values were chosen for the nanosheet dosage and the liquid and gas flow rates in the absorption experiments, which were performed in a laboratory scale wetted wall column. In the experiments, the nanosheet concentration ranged from 0.005 to 0.5 wt %.The surfactants and ultrasonic treatment were used to prepare stable nanofluids. It was indicated that using nanoporous graphene in DEA significantly affects on CO2 and H2S absorption in comparison to DEA. The absolute zeta potential values of nanofluids were greater than +35 mV. The effect of different parameters including nanosheet concentration as well as the CO2 and H2S concentration, in the feed gas stream (two different samples) on simultaneous absorption of H2S and CO2 from CO2-H2S-CH4 gas mixture was studied. In the case o...

Research paper thumbnail of 3D‐QSAR, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and ADME/T analysis of marketed and newly designed flavonoids as inhibitors of Bcl‐2 family proteins for targeting U‐87 glioblastoma

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 2021

Glioblastoma is the most common and destructive brain tumor with increasing complexity. Flavonoid... more Glioblastoma is the most common and destructive brain tumor with increasing complexity. Flavonoids are versatile natural compounds with the approved anticancer activity, which could be considered as a potential treatment for glioblastoma. A quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) can provide adequate data for understanding the role of flavonoids structure against glioblastoma. The IC50 of various flavonoids for the U-87 cell line was used to prepare an adequate three-dimensional QSAR (3D-QSAR) model. The validation of the model was carried out using some statistical parameters such as R2 and Q2 . Based on the QSAR model, the activities of other marketed and newly designed flavonoids were predicted. Molecular docking study and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation were conducted for better recognition of the interactions between the most active compounds and Bcl-2 family proteins. Moreover, an AMDE/T analysis was performed for the most active flavonoids. A reliable 3D-QSAR was performed with R2 and Q2 of 0.91 and 0.82. The molecular docking study revealed that BCL-XL has a higher binding affinity with the most active compounds, and the MD simulation showed that some residues of the BH3 domain, such as Phe97, Tyr101, Arg102, and Phe105 create remarkable hydrophobic interactions with the ligands. ADME/T analysis also showed the potential of the active compounds for further investigation. 3D-QSAR study is a beneficial method to evaluate and design anticancer compounds. Considering the results of the molecular docking study, MD simulation, and ADME/T analysis, the designed compound 54 could be considered as a potential treatment for glioblastoma.

Research paper thumbnail of Kinetic study and mathematical modeling of coal char activation

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2008

... Permissions & Reprints. Review. Kinetic study and mathematical modeling of coal char ... more ... Permissions & Reprints. Review. Kinetic study and mathematical modeling of coal char activation. Hassan H. Rafsanjani a , Corresponding Author Contact Information , E-mail The Corresponding Author and Esmail Jamshidi b. a Chemical Engineering Department, Sh. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Hexavalent chromium removal from aqueous solution by adsorption on treated sawdust

Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2006

The studies on adsorption of hexavalent chromium were conducted by varying various parameters suc... more The studies on adsorption of hexavalent chromium were conducted by varying various parameters such as contact time, pH, amount of adsorbent, concentration of adsorbate and temperature. The kinetics of adsorption of Cr(VI) ion followed pseudo second order. Langmuir adsorption isotherm was employed in order to evaluate the optimum adsorption capacity of the adsorbent. The adsorption capacity was found to be pH dependant. Sawdust was found to be very effective and reached equilibrium in 3 h (adsorbate concentration 30 mg l −1). The rate constant has been calculated at 303, 308, 313 and 318 K and the activation energy (E a) was calculated using the Arrhenius equation. Thermodynamic parameters such as standard Gibbs energy (G •) and heat of adsorption (H r) were calculated. The G • and H r values for Cr(VI) adsorption on the sawdust showed the process to be exothermic in nature. The percentage of adsorption increased with decrease in pH and showed maximum removal of Cr(VI) in the pH range 4.5-6.5 for an initial concentration of 5 mg l −1 .

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of two methods of carbon nanotube synthesis: CVD and supercritical process (A review)

A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a miniature cylindrical carbon structure that has hexagonal graphite m... more A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a miniature cylindrical carbon structure that has hexagonal graphite molecules attached at the edges. Nanotubes look like a powder or black soot, but they're actually rolled-up sheets of graphene that form hollow strands with walls that are only one atom thick. Carbon nanotube has been one of the most actively explored materials in recent year(s) due to its unique properties and wide range of applications. Various methods have been adopted to produce CNT, including laser ablation, arc discharge and CVD process. Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is parent to a family of processes whereby a solid material is deposited from a vapor by a chemical reaction occurring on or in the vicinity of a normally heated substrate surface. The resulting solid material is in the form of a thin film, powder, or single crystal. Among these methods, the chemical vapor deposition method is a cheap and simple method. Supercritical fluids, particularly supercritical CO2, have be...

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis of modified chitosan TiO2 and SiO2 hydrogel nanocomposites for cadmium removal

Journal of Saudi Chemical Society

Research paper thumbnail of Particle size design of acetaminophen using supercritical carbon dioxide: Experimental and Modeling

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Research paper thumbnail of Numerical solution of particle size distribution equation: Rapid expansion of supercritical solution (RESS) process

Research paper thumbnail of Mathematical modeling and experimental study of VOC adsorption by Pistachio shell–based activated carbon

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Research paper thumbnail of The influences of Ni, Ag-doped TiO2 and SnO2, Ag-doped SnO2/TiO2 nanocomposites on recombination reduction in dye synthesized solar cells

Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Research paper thumbnail of Preparation and optimization of novel graphene oxide and adsorption isotherm study of methylene blue

Arabian Journal of Chemistry

Research paper thumbnail of A simple correlation to predict surface tension of binary mixtures containing ionic liquids

Journal of Molecular Liquids

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of potential anti-RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) drugs against the newly emerged model of COVID-19 RdRP using computational methods

Research paper thumbnail of Synthesis, characterization and absorption study of chitosan-g-poly(acrylamide-co-itaconic acid) hydrogel

Research paper thumbnail of Experimental and modeling investigation of adsorption equilibrium of CH4, CO2, and N2 on activated carbon and prediction of multi-component adsorption equilibrium