Coordination polymers (CPs) are synthesized using bridging organic ligands and metal ions, depending on the geometric coordination of the metal, the bridging ligands, and the donor atoms present in these ligands, various one-, two-, or three-dimensional polymeric structures can form. To investigate the effect of the position of the pyridine nitrogen atom in the tridentate NN'O Schiff base ligand on the type of coordination polymers, two copper complexes were prepared. The ligand HL2 was characterized using IR, NMR, and elemental analysis, while the complexes were analyzed and identified using IR, elemental analysis, and X-ray diffraction techniques. The structural data of the copper complexes indicated that changing the pyridine nitrogen from position 3 to position 4 in the Schiff base ligand altered the structure of the copper complex from two-dimensional to three-dimensional. Analysis of inter- and intramolecular interactions using the NCI program shows that the interactions in both molecules are of the hydrogen bonding, halogen bonding, CH…π, π…π stacking, metal…π, and lone-pair…π type.

Copper complexes of [Cu(phen)(tda)].2H2O(1) and [(phen)2Cu(µ-tda) C (phen)](ClO4)2.1.5H2O (2) (where phen is 1,10-phenanthroline and tda2- is thiodiacetate) have been synthesized. Both complexes were characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV Vis spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. Their solid state structures were determined by the single crystal X-Ray Diffraction method. Complex 1 is mononuclear and copper has accepted a five-coordinated square-based pyramidal structure with the tda2- anion facially coordinated to copper(II). Complex 2 has accepted an unsymmetrical square pyramidal coordination of two distinct copper complexes, one containing two phenanthroline and the other containing one phenanthroline and one tda2-, bridged by a carboxylate oxygen. The strong biological activity of these compounds against six reference bacterial included Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 465), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29737), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923), Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC 10031), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 85327) were investigated.

A new bidentate Schiff base ligand was derived from the 2:1 molar condensation of ferrocenecarboxaldehyde with 3,4-diaminobenzophenone. Palladium, nickel and copper complexes were obtained by the reaction of the bidentate Schiff base ligand with palladium(II) acetate, nickel(II) acetate tetrahydrate and copper(II) acetate monohydrate in 1:1 molar ratio. In palladium, nickel and copper complexes the ligand was coordinated to metals via the imine N atoms. The fluorescence properties of the Schiff base ligand and its complexes were studied in DMSO. The molar conductivity values of complexes in acetone solvent implied the presence of non-electrolyte species. Electrochemical properties of the ligand and its metal complexes were investigated in the DMSO solvent at the 100 mVs−1 scan rate. The ligand and its metal complexes showed both reversible and irreversible processes at this scan rate. The products were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopies, elemental analysis, and conductometry.

Electrowinning is the process of copper deposing from the intracellular electrolyte solution to the cathode. In the present study, using electrodynamic cell simulation of the Miduk Copper Complex, mass transfer coefficient on the entire cathode surface are investigated. The hydrodynamic simulation of these cells in the Miduk Copper Complex is studied using computational fluid dynamics. Ansys-CFX is used for this modeling. The Navier-Stokes equations and the continuum are considered as two-phase liquid and gas, turbulent, incompressible, and steady state, and the equation for the concentration of copper in the electrolyte will be solved by considering its specific boundary condition. The perturbation of the flow will be modeled using k-ω relations. The cathode mass transfer coefficient of the industrial copper cell was evaluated by measuring the copper mass of the cathode sheets produced in each cell and the operating conditions of the cell under real conditions. The results show 1.9% difference between the actual amount in copper and the modeling value

A great deal of evidence has indicated that oxidatively modified LDL plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. Antioxidants that can prevent LDL oxidation may act as antiatherogens. Copper is a candidate for oxidizing LDL in atherosclerotic lesions. The binding of copper ions to LDL is usually thought to be a prerequisite for LDL oxidation by copper. The aim of this study was to investigate effect of lycopene on copper bound to LDL and also effect of this binding on the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification. In this study, LDL was isolated from EDTA-plasma by ultracentrifugation using a single- step discontinuous gradient. Then lycopene was added to LDL and oxidizability of LDL was estimated by thiobarbitoric acid reactive substances (TBARS) after CuSo4 addition. Finally, the effect of lycopene on formation of LDL-copper complex by gel filtration was studied. Our results showed that lycopene (as dose dependently) was suppressed the formation TBARS and LDL-copper complex. The lycopene with concentrations of 10 µM, 50 µM and 100 µM was reduced susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification approximately by 31, 67 and 71 percent, respectively. Furthermore, the addition of lycopene to the mixture containing LDL and copper before incubation was prevented the formation LDL-copper complex, approximately by 38 percent. The results of this investigation show that lycopene with inhibition of binding of copper to LDL may decrease the susceptibility of LDL oxidation to this ion and thus may have a role in ameliorating atherosclerosis. Iran. Biomed.

The oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein (LDL) may play an important role in atherogenesis. Mechanism of LDL oxidation and factors that determine its susceptibility to oxidation is unknown. Copper is account as an attributing factor in LDL oxidation atherosclerotic lesions. The binding of copper ions to LDL is usually thought to be a prerequisite for LDL oxidation by copper. The aim of study was to investigate the effect of Naringin and Quercetin on copper bound to LDL and furthermore effect of this binding on the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification. LDL was isolated from EDTA-plasma by ultracentrifugation using a discontinuous gradient. The oxidizability of LDL was measured by thiobarbitoric acid reactive substances (TBARS) after addition of CuSO4 in absence and/or presence of Naringin and Quercetin. Finally effect of Naringin and Quercetin on formation of LDL-copper complex was studied by gel filtration. This study showed that Naringin suppresses formation of TBARS and LDL-copper complex, whereas Quercetin enhances formation of TBARS and LDL-copper complex. Results revealed that Naringin with inhibition of binding of Copper to LDL may decrease the susceptibility of LDL oxidation in counter to this ion and thus may have a role in prevention of atherosclerosis. But Quercetin with stimulation of binding of copper to LDL may increase the susceptibility of LDL oxidation to this ion and thus may have a role in progression atherosclerosis.

The oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein (LDL) may play an important role in atherogenesis. Mechanism of LDL oxidation and factors that determine its susceptibility to oxidation is unknown. Copper is account as an attributing factor in LDL oxidation atherosclerotic lesions. The binding of copper ions to LDL is usually thought to be a prerequisite for LDL oxidation by copper. The aim of study was to investigate the effect of Naringin and Quercetin on copper bound to LDL and furthermore effect of this binding on the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification.
LDL was isolated from EDTA-plasma by ultracentrifugation using a discontinuous gradient. The oxidizability of LDL was measured by thiobarbitoric acid reactive substances (TBARS) after addition of CuSO4 in absence and/or presence of Naringin and Quercetin. Finally effect of Naringin and Quercetin on formation of LDL-copper complex was studied by gel filtration.
This study showed that Naringin suppresses formation of TBARS and LDL-copper complex, whereas Quercetin enhances formation of TBARS and LDL-copper complex.
Results revealed that Naringin with inhibition of binding of Copper to LDL may decrease the susceptibility of LDL oxidation in counter to this ion and thus may have a role in prevention of atherosclerosis. But Quercetin with stimulation of binding of copper to LDL may increase the susceptibility of LDL oxidation to this ion and thus may have a role in progression atherosclerosis.

The oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein (LDL) may play an important role in atherogenesis. Antioxidants that can prevent LDL oxidation may act as antiatherogens. Our understanding of the mechanism of LDL oxidation and factors that determine its susceptibility to oxidation is still incomplete. Copper is a candidate for oxidizing LDL in atherosclerotic lesions. The binding of copper ions to LDL is usually thought to be a prerequisite for LDL oxidation by copper. Therefore we investigated the effect of α-tocopherol (as a major fat soluble antioxidant) on copper bound to LDL and furthermore effect of this binding on the susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification. In this study LDL was isolated from EDTA-plasma (1 mg EDTA/ml blood) by ultracentrifugation using a single-step discontinuous gradient. Then α-tocopherol was added to LDL and incubated for 1 h at 37° C. The oxidation rate of LDL was estimated by thiobarbitoric acid reactive substances (TBARS) after CuSO4 addition. Finally, the effect of α-tocopherol on formation of LDL-copper complex by gel filtration was studied. Our results showed that α-tocopherol (dose dependently) suppressed the formation of TBARS and LDL-copper complex. The α-tocopherol with concentrations of 10, 50 and 100 µM reduced susceptibility of LDL to oxidative modification approximately by 2, 13 and 21 percent, respectively. Furthermore, addition of α-tocopherol to the LDL and CuSO4 mixture containing before hand prevented the formation of LDL-copper complex, approximately by 30 percent.In conclusion we found that α-tocopherol with inhibition of copper binding to LDL may decrease the susceptibility of LDL oxidation to this ion and thus could play a role in prevention of atherosclerosis.

Background & Aims of the Study: Welder’s exposure to welding fumes can cause occupational diseases. The current study sought to examine exposure to welding fumes among welders who work in the repair shop of Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex and design a local exhaust ventilation system to control exposure to welding fumes.
This applied analytical study was conducted in the summer of 2016 among welders working in the repair shop of Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex. The study comprised three phases; in the first one, welders’ exposure to welding fumes was assessed at the beginning of the study. After that, a local exhaust ventilation system was designed and installed in the aforementioned repair shop. In the final stage, welders’ exposure to welding fumes was assessed again after installation of the ventilation system. The procedure recommended by NIOSH (method number 7300) was used for individual sampling of welders.
Based on the obtained findings, before installing the ventilation system, welding technicians were exposed to 0.3 mg/m3 of copper fumes and 0.04 mg/m3 of chromium fumes. Journeyman welders were also exposed to 2.16 mg/m3 of manganese fumes, while stellar welders were exposed to 6.9 mg/m3 of iron fumes. In the light of these measurements, a local exhaust ventilation system was designed and installed. Subsequently, measurement of exposure to welding fumes showed a significant reduction. That is, welding technicians were exposed to 0.17 mg/m3 and 0.015 mg/m3 of copper and chromium fumes respectively. Additionally, journeyman welders were exposed to 0.86 mg/m3 of manganese fumes, whereas stellar welders were exposed to 4.3 mg/m3 of iron fumes.
A comparison of standard limits of exposure to welding fumes and the results obtained from measurements in sampling stations before and after the installation of the local exhaust ventilation system reveals that this controlling measure was very effective in the repair shop of Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex.

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between personnel selection and the organization effectiveness in Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex. Two types of questionnaires were used, for gathering data, testing the assumptions, and measuring the organization effectiveness. The statistical universe is about selection of personnel and administrators, and effectiveness of organization and official employees, who are selected through simple accidental sampling of 142 administrators and 243 personnel. Questionnaires were distributed among personnel, and then the obtained data were analyzed using the SPSS software package. For analyzing obtained data, descriptive statistics (frequency tables, boxes and column graphs) and illative statistics (variance diagram, Spearman correlation test, Kendall Tau-b and Wallace-Kroscal test) were applied: Results obtained from Kendall Tau-b and Spearman correlation test showed that there is no relationship between “employment interview, employment test, physical tests, and local speculations” and organization effectiveness in sarcheshmeh copper complex. The effectiveness in staff, official-financial, and production line units were also investigated using the Wallace-Kroscal test and it was clarified that the effectiveness of the staff unit was more than the other two.