In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Chemical Science and Technologies Association
A Review on Fundamentals and Progress in Urea Biosensors

Ashraf Salmanipour; Mohammad Ali Karimi; Alireza Mohadesi; Mohammad Ali Taher; Shabnam Shafiee

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 1-26

Abstract
  Considerable interest in the analysis of urea in clinical, environmental and industrial samples has generated diverse research activities in the fabrication of urea biosensors over the past decades. These activities have been directed towards the use of wide ranging materials, including conducting polymers, ...  Read More

Experimental and Theoretical Study on Acetaminophen Using Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Modified Carbon Paste Electrode

Arash Mohammadinejad; Mahmoud Ebrahimi; Ali Morsali; Zarrin Es’haghi; Hamed Chegini; Abdolhossein Ebrahimitalab

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 27-37

Abstract
    In this work, a carbon paste electrode modified with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTPE) was used for the sensitive voltammetric determination of acetaminophen (AC) in biological and pharmaceutical samples. The electrochemical behavior of acetaminophen was investigated employing cyclic voltammetry. ...  Read More

Determination of Anti-Cancer Effects of Poly (DL-Lactide-co-Glycolide)-Block-Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Nanocarrier Loaded with Naringenin

Asghar Amiri; Mohammad Rahimipour

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 38-41

Abstract
  In this research, poly (DL-lactide-co-glycolide)-block-poly (ethylene glycol), (PLGA-PEG) nanoparticles (NPs) of less than 195 nm in diameter containing of Naringenin (NRG) a naturally flavonoid were synthesized. Encapsulated form NRG improves its medical properties and solubility. The therapeutic efficacy ...  Read More

Application of Eggshell as a Natural Sorbent for the Removal of 1, 2-dihydroxyanthraquinone and 2-Aminoanthraquinone Dyes from Aqueous Solution

Hooshang Hamidian; Mahbobeh Mosavi Farahbakhsh; Rasool Roohparvar; Mohammad Reza Akhgar

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 42-48

Abstract
  The present study shows that the eggshell powder can be used as a natural adsorbent for the removal of alizarin (1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone) and 2-aminoanthraquinone from aqueous solutions. Experiments were carried out as a function of contact time, concentration, temperature, pH and dosage. The amount ...  Read More

Highly Selective Sensing of Copper(II) Ion by Polymeric Film Optical Chemosensor Based on a New Pyridine-Substiuted Schiff-Base

Sohrab Ershad; Lotf-Ali Saghatfroush; Fereshteh Azarm

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 49-54

Abstract
  A new optode for the sensitive and selective determination of copper (II) ion based on a change in absorption spectrum of a polymeric thin film in aqueous solution was proposed. A composed membrane of polyvinylchloride, different plasticizers and oleic acid as anionic additive was prepared. The influence ...  Read More

Application of Electrochemically Synthesized Magnetite, Hematite, Iron Nanocomposite as a New Sorbent For The Removal of Lead Ions From Water

Hassan Karami; Fariba Goli

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 55-62

Abstract
  Water pollution by heavy metal ions such as Pb occur globally. The conventional methods for the heavy metal ions removal from the water include electrochemical and chemical precipitations, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and sorption. Among the above mentioned different methods, sorption of heavy metal ...  Read More

A New Method for Stripping Voltammetric Determination of Ag(I) at Carbon Nanotube Paste Electrode Modified with 4,6-Diaminopyrimidine-2-Thiol

Alireza Mohadesi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 63-69

Abstract
  A differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetric method was developed for the determination of Ag(I) at a carbon paste electrode modified with 4,6-diaminopyrimidine-2-thiol and multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The analysis procedure consisted of an open circuit accumulation step in stirred sample solution ...  Read More

Simultaneous Determination of Atenolol and Propranolol in Pharmaceutical Formulations by Third Derivative Spectrophotometric Method

Hadieh Habibagahi; Ali Sheibani; M. Reza Shishehbore

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2016, Pages 70-75

Abstract
  In this study, a third derivative spectrophotometric method based on zero-crossing technique is developed for the simultaneous determination of atenolol and propranolol. Effective parameters including temperature and pH were investigated and optimized. Under optimum experimental conditions (temperature: ...  Read More