2023

[1,1’-Bicyclohexane]-1,1’-diol. Zukisani Mtendeni, Eric Cyriel Hosten and Richard Betz. IUCrData, 2023, 8, x230969. DOI: 10.1107/S2414314623009690

An investigation of the selectivity behaviour of host compound (R,R)-(−)-2,3-dimethoxy-1,1,4,4-tetraphenylbutane-1,4-diol in mixed cresols. Benita Barton, Pieter L. Pohl and Eric C. Hosten. CrystEngComm, 2023, 25, 1731. DOI: 10.1039/d3ce00101f

Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activity of Some New 2,3-Dihydro-1,5-benzodiazepine Derivatives. Felix Odame, Tatenda Madanhire, Clement Tettey, David Neglo, Francisca Adzaho, Daniel Sedohia, and Eric C. Hosten. Heteroatom Chemistry, 2023, 3390122. DOI: 10.1155/2023/3390122

Azo-hydrazone tautomerism in a simple coumarin azo dye and its contribution to the naked-eye detection of Cu²⁺ and other potential applications. Jean Marie Vianney Ngororabanga, Tendai O. Dembaremba, Neliswa Mama, Zenixole R. Tshentu. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2023, 289, 122202. DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.122202

Behavior of the Wheel-and-Axle Host Compound 1,4-Bis(diphenylhydroxymethyl)benzene in Mixed Pyridyl Guest Solvents. Benita Barton, Jarryd Vorgers, and Eric C. Hosten. Cryst. Growth Des., 2023, 23, 9, 6641-6650. DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.3c00548

Biomimetic photocatalysts for the transformation of CO₂: design, properties, and mechanistic insights. Yakubu Adekunle Alli, Nokuthula E. Magida, Funeka Matebese, Nuria Romero, Adeniyi Sunday Ogunlaja, Karine Philippot. Materials Today Energy, 2023, 34, 101310. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtener.2023.101310

Bipyridine adducts of Zn(II) and Ni(II) bis (N-methyl-N-phenyl dithiocarbamate): Synthesis, characterization, and biological applications. Tanzimjahan A. Saiyed, Jerry O. Adeyemi, Gbemisola M. Saibu, Moganavelli Singh, Adebola O. Oyedeji, Eric C. Hosten, Damian C. Onwudiwe. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2023, 1274, 134335. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134335

Cation-/Ligand-Induced Solvent-Assisted Transformations of Zn(II) and Cu(II) Complexes Featuring Single-Pocket Multidentate Chelating Members. Siya T. Hulushe, Frederick P. Malan, Eric C. Hosten, Matthew P. Akerman, Andreas Lemmerer, Setshaba D. Khanye, and Gareth M. Watkins. Cryst. Growth Des., 2023, 23, 4836-4854. DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.3c00055

Complementary host behaviour of three anthracenyl-derived roof-shaped compounds in mixed pyridines. Benita Barton, Mino R. Caira, Ulrich Senekal and Eric C. Hosten. CrystEngComm, 2023, 25, 1740. DOI: 10.1039/d3ce00080j

Co-pyrolysis of low-grade bituminous coal and algal biomass in a rotary kiln: Effect of coal/algae ratio and kiln temperature on the yield and composition of the resultant oils. Bothwell Nyoni, Shanganyane P. Hlangothi. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 2023, 171, 105950. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2023.105950

Crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and computational studies of (E)-2,2-dimethyl-4-styryl-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepine. Odame F., Madanhire T., Hosten E. C., Lobb K. Mor. J. Chem., 2023, 11 (3), 818-830. DOI: 10.48317/IMIST.PRSM/morjchem-v11i3.40773

Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis and Computational Studies of Two Benzo[B][1,4]Diazepine Derivatives. F. Odame, T. Madanhire, E. C. Hosten and K. Lobb. Journal of Structural Chemistry, 2023, 64 (12), 2326-2342. DOI: 10.1134/S0022476623120041

Defective TiO₂ nanomaterial for photocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine drug. Majid Jahdi, Edward N. Nxumalo, Sabelo D. Mhlanga, Michele Orlandi, Antonio Miotello. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2023, 157, 107305. DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2022.107305

Design of new hybrids indole/phthalimide/oxadiazole-1,2,3 triazole agents and their anticancer properties. Hanan A. Mohamed, Mohamed S. Bekhei, Ewies F. Ewies, Hanem M. Awad, Richard Betz, Eric C. Hosten, Bakr F. Abdel-Wahab. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2023, 1274, 134415. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134415

Evaluating the in vitro antidiabetic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of copper(II) Schiff base complexes: An experimental and computational studies. Tunde L. Yusuf, Ibrahim Waziri, Kolawole A. Olofinsan, Eric O. Akintemi, Eric C. Hosten, Alfred J. Muller. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023, 389, 122845. DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122845

Host Ability of (+)-(2R,3R)‑1,1,4,4-Tetraphenylbutane-1,2,3,4-tetraol (TETROL) in the Presence of γ‑Butyrolactone‑, 2‑Pyrrolidone‑, and N‑Alkyl-substituted 2‑Pyrrolidones. Benita Barton, Mino R. Caira, Muhammad-Ameen Adam, and Eric C. Hosten. Cryst. Growth Des., 2023, 23, 7912-7921. DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.3c00700

Host behaviour of two tricyclic fused systems in mixed anisole guest solvents. Benita Barton, Danica B. Trollip and Eric C. Hosten. CrystEngComm, 2023, 25, 3013-3024. DOI: 10.1039/d3ce00174a

Host Compound DED: Guest Accommodation Type, Noncovalent Host···Guest Interactions, Crystal Densities, and Thermal Stabilities Ensure High Host Selectivities for 4‑Methylanisole in Anisole and Methylanisole Mixtures. Benita Barton, Ulrich Senekal, and Eric C. Hosten. Cryst. Growth Des., 2023, 23 (1), 602-611. DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.2c01207

Nanomaterials as catalysts for CO₂ transformation into value-added products: A review. Yakubu Adekunle Alli, Peter Olusakin Oladoye, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Owolabi Mutolib Bankole, Oyekunle Azeez Alimi, Elizabeth Oyinkansola Omotola, Clement Ajibade Olanrewaju, Karine Philippot, Adeyemi S. Adeleye, Adeniyi Sunday Ogunlaja. Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 868, 161547. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161547

O. J. Achadu, G. L. Elizur, O. M. Bankole, and A. S. Ogunlaja, Sustainable energy harvesting technologies with next-generation 3D magnetic nanostructures and nanocomposites in Nanoscience Volume 9, ed. N. Revaprasadu and M. D. Khan, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023, vol. 9, pp. 128-150. DOI: 10.1039/9781839169427-00128

Preparation and Physico-Chemical Properties of Lanthanide(III) Complexes with 2-((E)-(Tert-Butylimino)Methyl)- 6-Methoxyphenol .Kwakhanya Mkwakwi, Eric Hosten, Richard Betz, Abubak’r Abrahams and Tatenda Madanhire. Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 2023, 37(6), 1397-1410. DOI: 10.4314/bcse.v37i6.8

Step-scheme photocatalysts: Promising hybrid nanomaterials for optimum conversion of CO₂. Yakubu Adekunle Alli, Peter Olusakin Oladoye, Funeka Matebese, Naomi L. Senehi, Oyekunle Azeez Alimi, Adeniyi Sunday Ogunlaja, Fatwa F. Abdi, Hazleen Anuar, Adeyemi S. Adeleye, Karine Philippot. Nano Today, 2023, 53, 102006. DOI: 10.1016/j.nantod.2023.102006

Structural characterization, Hirshfeld surface analysis, optical properties, and DFT study of a new copper(II) complex. Hela Ferjani, Youssef Ben Smida, Sahar Abdalla, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Eric Hosten. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2023, 157, 111314. DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111314

Structure-based molecular networking, molecular docking, dynamics simulation and pharmacokinetic studies of Olax subscorpioidea for identification of potential inhibitors against selected cancer targets. Akolade R. Oladipupo , Stephenie C. A. Alaribe , Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja , Mehdi A. Beniddir, Allen T. Gordon, Celina O. Ogah, Joy Okpuzor and Herbert A. B. Coker. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2023. DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2198032

Structure-property relationship of unsaturated polyester composites. Mapoloko Mpho Phiri, Briswell Mabuto, Phuti Cedric Tsipa, Mohau Justice Phiri, Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva & Shanganyane Percy Hlangothi. Book Title: Applications of unsaturated polyester resins; Publisher: Elsevier, 2023, pages 105-133, ISBN: 978-0-323-99466-8.

Sulfonato Complex Formation Rather than Sulfonate Binding in the Extraction of Base Metals with 2,2’-Biimidazole: Extraction and Complexation Studies. Pulleng Moleko-Boyce, Eric C. Hosten and Zenixole R. Tshentu. Crystals, 2023, 13, 1350. DOI: 10.3390/cryst13091350

Synthesis and characterization of a new hydrazone-coumarin chemosensor for Fe³⁺ in a water-acetonitrile mixture. Simeon Shiweda Hamukoshi, Neliswa Mama, Jean Marie Vianney Ngororabanga, Stiaan Schoeman, Natangue Heita Shafuda, Veikko Uahengo, and Eric Hosten. Arkivoc, 2023, viii, 202312030. DOI: 10.24820/ark.5550190.p012.030

Synthesis and molecular docking studies of novel tricyclic and angular tetracyclic benzothiadiazines via sp³-C-H activation as potential colon cancer inhibitors. Sherif O. Kolade, Oluwafemi S. Aina, Allen T. Gordon, Eric C. Hosten, Idris A. Olasupo, Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja, Olayinka T. Asekun, Oluwole B. Familoni. J Heterocyclic Chem., 2023, 60, 1738-1759. DOI: 10.1002/jhet.4715

Synthesis of 4-(1-(2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazineylidene)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dien-1-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole as optical sensor for the toxic heavy metal ions in an aqueous medium. Bakr F. Abdel-Wahab, Richard Betz, Eric C. Hosten, Reda M. Abdelhameed. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2023, 1294, 136536. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136536

Synthesis, computational studies, and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 2H-chromen-2-one and imine derivatives. Felix Odame, Tatenda Madanhire, Jerry Joe Ebo Kingsley Harrison, Nathaniel Owusu Boadi and Eric Hosten. European Journal of Chemistry, 2023, 14 (2), 287-296. DOI: 10.5155/eurjchem.14.2.287-296.2389

Synthesis, crystal structures and DFT studies of Co(II) and Zn(II) coordination polymers of terephthalate and 4,4′-trimethylenedipyridyl ligands for removal of dibenzothiophene from a model fuel oil. Adedibu C. Tella, Samson O. Owalude, Olanrewaju A. Ameen,Hadley S. Clayton, Quadrat Yusuph, Tendai O. Dembaremba, Eric C. Hosten and Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja. CrystEngComm, 2023, 25, 3998-4010. DOI: 10.1039/d3ce00236e

Synthesis, structural, and DFT studies of Cu(II) dithiocarbamate complexes. Mathato P. Motaung, Jerry O. Adeyemi, Youssef Ben Smida, Hela Ferjani, Mwadham M. Kabanda, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Eric Hosten. Journal of Molecular Structure, 2023, 1271, 133988. DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133988

The behaviour of tricyclic fused host systems comprising seven-membered B-rings in mixed pyridines. Benita Barton, Mino R. Caira, Danica B. Trollip and Eric C. Hosten. CrystEngComm, 2023, 25, 6317. DOI: 10.1039/d3ce00811h

The coordination behaviour of 2-((E)-(tert-butylimino)methyl) phenol towards lanthanide nitrate and chloride salts. Kwakhanya Mkwakwi, Eric C. Hosten, Richard Betz, Abubak’r Abrahams and Tatenda Madanhire. S. Afr. J. Chem., 2023, 77, 36-41. DOI: 10.17159/0379-4350/2023/v77a06

The effect of pre-pyrolysis chemical treatment of waste tyre rubber crumbs: comparison between pre-treated and conventional waste tyre-derived oil. Phuti Cedrick Tsipa, Mapoloko Mpho Phiri, Samuel Ayodele Iwarere, Ntandoyenkosi Malusi Mkhize, Mohau Justice Phiri and Shanganyane Percy Hlangothi. J Chem Technol Biotechnol, 2023, 98, 1279-1289. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.7346

Tissue distribution, dietary intake and human health risk assessment of organophosphate pesticides in common fish species from South African estuaries. Chijioke Olisah, Gletwyn Rubidge, Lucienne R.D. Human, Janine B. Adams. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023, 186, 114466

trans-9,10-Dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracene-11,12-dicarboxylic Acid: Remarkable Host Selectivities in the Presence of Mixtures of Anisole and Bromoanisole Isomers. Benita Barton, Mino R. Caira, Ulrich Senekal, and Eric C. Hosten. Cryst. Growth Des. 2023, 23 (1), 501-510. DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.2c01147