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Assessment Of Catalytic Function Of Gold Nanorod-Bound Tempo Under Nir Irradiation, Kristi L. St. Clair
Assessment Of Catalytic Function Of Gold Nanorod-Bound Tempo Under Nir Irradiation, Kristi L. St. Clair
Honors College Theses
Gold nanoparticles are of interest to a number of fields due to their size-dependent optical properties, high stability, and large surface area. The combination of these properties allows for a variety of uses including photothermal therapy, drug delivery and catalysis. Gold nanorods (GNR) absorb light of a given wavelength which stimulates the oscillation of electrons on the surface and is known as the surface plasmon resonance effect. The localized heating of rods via irradiation may cause enhanced effectiveness of an attached organic catalyst which allows the oxidation of alcohols to occur at room temperature. Previously, similar catalytic systems required high …
Steric Effects On The Formation Of Manganese Oxide Clusters And 2-Dimensional Ammonium Formate Architectures, Carl Oberle
Steric Effects On The Formation Of Manganese Oxide Clusters And 2-Dimensional Ammonium Formate Architectures, Carl Oberle
Dissertations
It has been demonstrated by the Beatty group that altering the identity of the ortho-substituent of a dianiline counterion affects the assembly and dimensionality of a cadmium-chloride layer from 2-D to 0-D. This work seeks to extend this finding to metal oxide and organic hydrogen-bonded materials. By systematically increasing the ortho-substituent’s size on the benzoate building block of reported manganese oxide clusters, of formula MnxOy(O2C-R)zLw (where R = Alkyl, L = neutral monodentate ligand), we aim to impact the self-assembly of these materials relative to their parent …
From Flasks To Applications: Design And Optimization Of Giant Quantum Dots Using Traditional And Automated Synthetic Methods, Christina J. Hanson
From Flasks To Applications: Design And Optimization Of Giant Quantum Dots Using Traditional And Automated Synthetic Methods, Christina J. Hanson
Nanoscience and Microsystems ETDs
Semiconducting nanocrystals, also known as quantum dots (QDs), that emit light with near-unity quantum yield and are extremely photostable are attractive options as down-conversion and direct electricity-to-light materials for a variety of applications including solid-state lighting, display technologies, bio-imaging and optical tracking. Standard QDs with a core/thin shell structure display fluorescence intermittency (blinking) and photobleaching when exposed to prolonged room temperature excitation for single dot measurements, as well as significant reabsorption and energy transfer when densely packed into polymers or at high solution concentrations.
We have developed thick shell “giant” QDs (gQDs), ultra-stable photon sources both at the ensemble and …
Combined Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of Hydrogen Production Catalysis, Carolyn Noelle Virca
Combined Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of Hydrogen Production Catalysis, Carolyn Noelle Virca
Dissertations and Theses
The widespread use of solar energy has been limited in part by the issue of effective storage. Water splitting is a means of converting solar energy into chemical fuel, in the form of hydrogen gas. It can be performed through both photochemical and electrochemical processes, via the two half reactions of water oxidation and proton reduction. Electrochemically, the catalyst receives electrons from an external circuit, which can be coupled to a renewable source such as a solar cell. Photochemically, a light-absorbing molecule provides an excited electron to a catalyst, which either generates oxygen or hydrogen gas. The work described herein …
The Preparation Of Diaryliodonium Salts For Application In Arylation Chemistry, Thomas Ludwig Seidl
The Preparation Of Diaryliodonium Salts For Application In Arylation Chemistry, Thomas Ludwig Seidl
Dissertations and Theses
Diaryliodonium salts offer potential as novel reagents for arylation chemistry. An overall goal and successful outcome of this work has been to further understanding of diaryliodonium salt chemistry by developing practical methods that enable chemists more convenient access to these reagents, for the purpose of reaction development. To this end a robust and convenient preparation method has been developed and resulted in novel commercially available diaryliodonium salts. The remainder of the work described, has focused on understanding the parameters important to diaryliodonium mediated arylation and has resulted in a solid framework that multiple future development efforts can build upon.
A …
Principles Of Chemistry I & Ii (Ghc), Sarah Tesar, Allen Easton, Erin Kingston, Joseph Collins, Charles Garrison, Greg Ford, Christin Collins
Principles Of Chemistry I & Ii (Ghc), Sarah Tesar, Allen Easton, Erin Kingston, Joseph Collins, Charles Garrison, Greg Ford, Christin Collins
Chemistry Grants Collections
This Grants Collection for Principles of Chemistry I & II was created under a Round Eight ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.
Affordable Learning Georgia Grants Collections are intended to provide faculty with the frameworks to quickly implement or revise the same materials as a Textbook Transformation Grants team, along with the aims and lessons learned from project teams during the implementation process.
Documents are in .pdf format, with a separate .docx (Word) version available for download. Each collection contains the following materials:
- Linked Syllabus
- Initial Proposal
- Final Report
Making Soap Green, Asia Sweet
Making Soap Green, Asia Sweet
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
The One Gallon Soap Company (OGSC) recycles partially used bar soap from local Portland hotels and repurposes it as liquid hand soap. The preliminary formulations originally prepared by the OGSC produced a smooth, homogeneous liquid soap with good foaming action. However, over short and often variable time periods, the soap would separate into two layers: a watery bottom layer with little foaming action and an oily top layer. The OGSC asked the USM Chemistry Department to investigate the formulation process in an effort to provide a more stable product – one that would maintain a constant consistency over several months.
College Of Science And Mathematics Newsletter, Spring 2018, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University
College Of Science And Mathematics Newsletter, Spring 2018, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University
College of Science and Mathematics Newsletters
This 3 page newsletter discusses various happenings within the College of Science and Mathematics. It begins with a letter from the dean, and continues on with news, events, alumni news, and other community news.
Selectivity Of Wohl-Ziegler Brominations Of Cyclohexene And Trans-2-Hexene, Rick W. Dorn, Eden Willcox, Joseph K. West, Thomas W. Nalli
Selectivity Of Wohl-Ziegler Brominations Of Cyclohexene And Trans-2-Hexene, Rick W. Dorn, Eden Willcox, Joseph K. West, Thomas W. Nalli
Undergraduate Research Celebration 2018
No abstract provided.
Diels-Alder Reaction Of Α-Phellandrene And P-Benzoquinone As An Experiment For The Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab, Jacob Wittenberg, Thomas W. Nalli
Diels-Alder Reaction Of Α-Phellandrene And P-Benzoquinone As An Experiment For The Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab, Jacob Wittenberg, Thomas W. Nalli
Undergraduate Research Celebration 2018
No abstract provided.
Determination Of Phytosterols In Dried Shaggy Mane And Morel Mushrooms By Gc-Ms, Natalie Walker, Thomas W. Nalli
Determination Of Phytosterols In Dried Shaggy Mane And Morel Mushrooms By Gc-Ms, Natalie Walker, Thomas W. Nalli
Undergraduate Research Celebration 2018
No abstract provided.
Determination Of Rate Constants For H-Abstraction By 4-Fluorophenyl Radicals From Fatty Acid Methyl Esters By F-19 Nmr, Kevin Plaisance, Thomas W. Nalli
Determination Of Rate Constants For H-Abstraction By 4-Fluorophenyl Radicals From Fatty Acid Methyl Esters By F-19 Nmr, Kevin Plaisance, Thomas W. Nalli
Undergraduate Research Celebration 2018
No abstract provided.
Synthesis Of Ergosta-5,22,24(28)-Trienol From Stigmasterol, Caitlin M. Hilger, Thomas W. Nalli
Synthesis Of Ergosta-5,22,24(28)-Trienol From Stigmasterol, Caitlin M. Hilger, Thomas W. Nalli
Undergraduate Research Celebration 2018
No abstract provided.
Acetylenic Poly(Aryl Ether)S: Preparation Of The Snar Monomer Bis(4-Fluorophenyl)Acetylene, Wail Aljuhani, Thomas W. Nalli
Acetylenic Poly(Aryl Ether)S: Preparation Of The Snar Monomer Bis(4-Fluorophenyl)Acetylene, Wail Aljuhani, Thomas W. Nalli
Undergraduate Research Celebration 2018
No abstract provided.
3d Printable Optomechanical Cage System With Enclosure, Brandon Winters, David Shepler
3d Printable Optomechanical Cage System With Enclosure, Brandon Winters, David Shepler
Chemistry Faculty Publications
The advent of the computer-age in the mid to late 20th century brought the development of sophisticated scientific equipment for myriad chemical analyses. The field of spectroscopy alone has seen significant advances in data collection, processing, and analysis due principally to the incorporation of microprocessors. While it is clear computers have revolutionized the field of instrumental chemical analysis their impact is pervasive through every segment of our lives. From word processing, data management, and Computer Aided Design in our work environments to social media, crowd funding, and digital news at home, technology is everywhere. This work seeks to incorporate the …
Organocatalyzed Synthesis Of Epoxides From Chalcones Utilizing Amino Acids, Sabrina N. Kegeler
Organocatalyzed Synthesis Of Epoxides From Chalcones Utilizing Amino Acids, Sabrina N. Kegeler
Masters Theses
The epoxide functional group is important throughout the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in nature. In the chemical industry, epoxides are present in resins and fragrances. In the pharmaceutical industry, epoxide-containing compounds are used as intermediates in the manufacturing of drugs. In nature, many natural products contain epoxide groups and are used for medicinal purposes, and for models to create synthetic molecules.
One approach to epoxide synthesis involves the use of an alkene precursor, a base, and an oxidizing agent. This is where my investigations began. The first step was to optimize the epoxidation reaction, examining substrate scope, …
Ultrahigh Speed Direct Pcr: A Method For Obtaining Y-Str And Str Based Genotypes In Under 20 Minutes, Georgiana C. Gibson-Daw
Ultrahigh Speed Direct Pcr: A Method For Obtaining Y-Str And Str Based Genotypes In Under 20 Minutes, Georgiana C. Gibson-Daw
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
There are many situations in forensic DNA typing where the time it takes to identify an individual is critical. Examples include suspects under arrest and individuals detained at ports of entry. It is also important to identify victims quickly when dealing with mass disasters such as terrorist attacks, airplane crashes and natural disasters in order to notify families. The goal of this project was to develop an ultrafast method for screening saliva samples through the use of rapid direct PCR coupled to microfluidic separation and detection.
Fast amplification was achieved through the use of high speed thermocyclers and the experimental …
Greer Studies, Teaches How To Improve Medicines, Aldemaro Romero Jr.
Greer Studies, Teaches How To Improve Medicines, Aldemaro Romero Jr.
Publications and Research
“As a child, I was interested in asking questions. Like why different substances work the way they do and why they have some effect on our bodies. I was fascinated by hydrogen-peroxide and how it decomposes when you pour it on the wound. I would ask why it happens, what is the reason?” That’s how Dr. Edyta Greer explains how she became interested in science. A native of Poland, Greer received her master’s from Warsaw University and her doctorate from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Today she is an associate professor in the Department of …
Comparison Of Processed And Non-Processed Biomass Digestion, Richard Bruce Clark Iii
Comparison Of Processed And Non-Processed Biomass Digestion, Richard Bruce Clark Iii
Graduate Theses - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lignocellulosic ethanol is the main focus of second-generation biofuels [1]. Because cellulose is the most abundant organic material on earth, second-generation biofuels are a more sustainable option than the classical first-generation biofuels that use foodstuffs as the main feedstock in ethanol production [1]. Furthermore, biofuel can be produced not only from unprocessed biomass such as corn husks but also from processed material like paper [1]. Ionic liquids have shown to be quite effective in dissolving naturally occurring, and traditionally insoluble, polymers such as cellulose into solution, and cellulase enzymes have been shown to effectively digest cellulose into simple sugars [2]. …
Phytoforensics: Trees As Bioindicators Of Potential Indoor Exposure Via Vapor Intrusion, Jordan L. Wilson, V. A. Samaranayake, Matt A. Limmer, Joel Gerard Burken
Phytoforensics: Trees As Bioindicators Of Potential Indoor Exposure Via Vapor Intrusion, Jordan L. Wilson, V. A. Samaranayake, Matt A. Limmer, Joel Gerard Burken
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
Human exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) via vapor intrusion (VI) is an emerging public health concern with notable detrimental impacts on public health. Phytoforensics, plant sampling to semi-quantitatively delineate subsurface contamination, provides a potential non-invasive screening approach to detect VI potential, and plant sampling is effective and also time- and cost-efficient. Existing VI assessment methods are time- and resource-intensive, invasive, and require access into residential and commercial buildings to drill holes through basement slabs to install sampling ports or require substantial equipment to install groundwater or soil vapor sampling outside the home. Tree-core samples collected in 2 days at …
Experiential Learning Activity: Biodiesel Inquiry Project, Ji Kim
Experiential Learning Activity: Biodiesel Inquiry Project, Ji Kim
Open Educational Resources
The activity described herein can be implemented in introductory chemistry and high school chemistry courses. The main goal of the project is to integrate a ubiquitous biodiesel production with experiential learning by providing a community-based project. The students work in groups, research the benefits of using biodiesel over petroleum-based diesel, collect waste cooking oil from home or restaurants, develop simple and cost-effective methods to produce biodiesel.
Development Of Bioanalytical Methods For Quantitative Measurement Of Anticancer Agents, Sandeep R. Kunati
Development Of Bioanalytical Methods For Quantitative Measurement Of Anticancer Agents, Sandeep R. Kunati
ETD Archive
The ever-growing need to develop new anticancer agents due to increased incidence of cancer and its recurrence has led to a broad range of investigational efforts in anticancer research. Drug discovery and development processes involve evaluations of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of potential drug candidates in order to assess their safety, toxicity, and efficacy profiles. By providing sensitivity, assay precision, reliability, and high-throughput, mass spectrometry has become an indispensable tool in quantitative and qualitative analysis, from early-stage drug discovery and development processes to routine laboratory analysis. Development of bioanalytical methods requires knowledge of separation science with instrumentation, data interpretation and …
Biomimetic Macromolecules For Macrophage Targeting And Modulation, Joshua Whited
Biomimetic Macromolecules For Macrophage Targeting And Modulation, Joshua Whited
ETD Archive
Carbohydrate recognition has come to the forefront of biological aiming to uncover the mechanisms of physiological and pathological processes. Cell surface glycans are involved in processes including cellular adhesion, cell signaling, and immune response. A new approach for profiling cell surface glycans has great potential for a wide range of biomedical applications. Lectins have been conventionally used to determine the structure and function of glycoproteins, however, their numbers are still restricted compared to the number of glycan structures. Boronic acid has proven a remarkable small molecule capable of binding diols in aqueous solution. This interaction indicates boronic acid derived molecules …
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation Of Small Molecular Drug Candidates For The Treatment Of Her2 Overexpressed Breast Cancer, Anran Zhao
ETD Archive
In the US breast cancer is the most common cancer after skin cancer. Currently in the US the average risk of a woman to develop breast cancer in her life is roughly 12%. About 25-30% of breast cancer patients have HER2 overexpressed tumor, and the growth of tumor cell is depend on HER2 pathway. It has been well-documented that patients with over-expressed HER2 are associated with increased disease recurrence, worse prognosis and lower survival. Currently there are two type of HER2 targeting drug. The first group is HER2 monoclonal antibody drugs such as trastuzumab approved by FDA in 1998; the …
Quantitative Analysis Of Bleomycin In Rat Plasma By Lc-Ms/Ms, Huawen Li
Quantitative Analysis Of Bleomycin In Rat Plasma By Lc-Ms/Ms, Huawen Li
ETD Archive
Bleomycin is the most commonly used compound in its group of antineoplastic drugs. It works on tumor cells by single and double stranded DNA cleavage after its activation, in which it blocks tumor cells’ DNA replication or transcription activities to inhibit tumor cells’ growth. Bleomycin sulfate (Blenoxane) is the most popular preparation used in clinical research, and contains Bleomycin fractions of A2 and B2, which causes difficulties in quantitative analysis. This work uses the metal chelating property of Bleomycin as an advantage to simplify and improve sensitivity of existing quantitative methods. Copper was spiked in excess to plasma samples, followed …
Computational Investigation Of Protein Assemblies, Sm Bargeen Alam Turzo
Computational Investigation Of Protein Assemblies, Sm Bargeen Alam Turzo
ETD Archive
Selective nitrosylation of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) at Cys-247 affects gene regulation through the interferon-gamma (IFN- γ) activated inhibitor of translation (GAIT) complex. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDLox) and INF-γ induce assembly of the nitrosylase complex composed of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), S100A8, and S100A9 proteins. Crystal structure of the complex of GAPDH and S100A8A9 is not known, structural prediction method were employed by protein-protein docking and binding energy calculation with PatchDock and FIREDock respectively. Candidate models were selected, based on a weight factor calculated, from the computational method developed from the "artificial protease" cleavage mapping Fe(III) (s)-1-(p- …
Oxidation Of Ferrocene Derivatives With Dibenzoyl Peroxide And Meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic Acid, Jos M. Halstead
Oxidation Of Ferrocene Derivatives With Dibenzoyl Peroxide And Meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic Acid, Jos M. Halstead
ETD Archive
The chemical oxidation of ferrocene and related derivatives (RFc) via organic peroxides solvated in acetonitrile was studied spectrophotometrically by varying concentration and temperature to determine kinetics and activation parameters. The reaction rate of ferrocene with dibenzoyl peroxide depends strongly on whether electron withdrawing or donating substituents are present. Products were analyzed and the effect of different solvents on reactivity were studied. The rate law was first order in both oxidant and reductant, and steric and solvent effects are consistent with outer sphere electron transfer (ET) as the rate-controlling step. B3YLP calculations were conducted to determine reorganization energies using Marcus theory …
Model Chemistry Study Of Choline And Urea Based Deep Eutectic Solvents, Libby Nicole Kellat
Model Chemistry Study Of Choline And Urea Based Deep Eutectic Solvents, Libby Nicole Kellat
ETD Archive
Gaussian and GaussView software were utilized to characterize interactions between choline salts and urea, which form a deep eutectic solvent (DES). The initial system studied was choline chloride and urea, at a 1:2 molar ratio, which is also known as reline. Subsequent systems, substituting the chloride anion with other anions (fluoride, bromide, and hydroxide), were studied to show that the system with greater calculated strength of interaction will have more non-ideal physical properties, such as melting point (found in literature). Observations regarding structure related to counterion electron density and hydrogen bonding were made throughout the studies.
Il-17 Drives Copper Uptake And Activation Of Growth Pathways In Colorectal Cancer Cells In A Steap4-Dependent Manner, Evan Martin
Il-17 Drives Copper Uptake And Activation Of Growth Pathways In Colorectal Cancer Cells In A Steap4-Dependent Manner, Evan Martin
ETD Archive
Colorectal cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal, invasive cell growth beginning in the colon or rectum. The third most common type of cancer worldwide, approximately one million new cases of the disease are diagnosed across the globe annually, resulting in an estimated 700,000+ deaths. One major risk factor associated with development of colorectal cancer is the presence of chronic inflammation in the large intestine, also known as colitis. Inflammation is a complex immune response against harmful stimuli, characterized by symptoms including heat, redness, swelling and pain. One important molecular mediator of this process is interleukin 17 (IL-17), a pro-inflammatory …
Il-17 Drives Copper Uptake And Activation Of Growth Pathways In Colorectal Cancer Cells In A Steap4-Dependent Manner, Evan Martin
Il-17 Drives Copper Uptake And Activation Of Growth Pathways In Colorectal Cancer Cells In A Steap4-Dependent Manner, Evan Martin
ETD Archive
Colorectal cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal, invasive cell growth beginning in the colon or rectum. The third most common type of cancer worldwide, approximately one million new cases of the disease are diagnosed across the globe annually, resulting in an estimated 700,000+ deaths. One major risk factor associated with development of colorectal cancer is the presence of chronic inflammation in the large intestine, also known as colitis. Inflammation is a complex immune response against harmful stimuli, characterized by symptoms including heat, redness, swelling and pain. One important molecular mediator of this process is interleukin 17 (IL-17), a pro-inflammatory …