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Mukaiyama Addition Of (Trimethylsilyl) Acetonitrile To Dimethyl Acetals Mediated By Trimethylsilyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate, C. Wade Downey, Alice Y.-K. Lee, John R. Goodin, Courtney J. Botelho, William M. Stith Sep 2017

Mukaiyama Addition Of (Trimethylsilyl) Acetonitrile To Dimethyl Acetals Mediated By Trimethylsilyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate, C. Wade Downey, Alice Y.-K. Lee, John R. Goodin, Courtney J. Botelho, William M. Stith

Chemistry Faculty Publications

(Trimethylsilyl) acetonitrile reacts smoothly with dimethyl acetals in the presence of stoichiometric trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate (TMSOTf) to yield β-methoxynitriles. The ideal substrates for this reaction are acetals derived from aromatic aldehydes. Elimination to the corresponding α,β-unsaturated nitriles is observed as the major product in the case of electron-rich acetals. A mechanistic hypothesis that includes isomerization of the silylnitrile to a nucleophilic N-silyl ketene imine is presented.


Gold Nanoparticle Colorants As Traditional Ceramic Glaze Alternatives, Raef H. Lambertson, Christie A. Lacy, Samuel D. Gillespie, Michael C. Leopold Sep 2017

Gold Nanoparticle Colorants As Traditional Ceramic Glaze Alternatives, Raef H. Lambertson, Christie A. Lacy, Samuel D. Gillespie, Michael C. Leopold

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Historically, Roman stained glass has been a standard for high‐temperature color stability since biblical times but was not properly characterized as emission from nanoparticle plasmon resonance until the 1990s. The methods under which it was created have been lost, but some efforts have recently been made to recreate these properties using gold nanoparticle inks on glassy surfaces. This body of work employs gold nanoparticle systems ranging from 0.015% to 0.100% (wt/wt), suspended in a clear glaze body. The glazes are fired with traditional ceramic methods—in both gas reduction and electric oxidation kilns—in which nanoparticles are retained and can be imaged …


Mmtv-Pymt And Derived Met-1 Mouse Mammary Tumor Cells As Models For Studying The Role Of The Androgen Receptor In Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Progression, Jessica L. Christenson, Kiel T. Butterfield, Nicole S. Spoelstra, John D. Norris, Jatinder S. Josan, Julie A. Pollock, Donald P. Mcdonnell, Benita S. Katzenellenbogen, John A. Katzenellenbogen, Jennifer K. Richer Apr 2017

Mmtv-Pymt And Derived Met-1 Mouse Mammary Tumor Cells As Models For Studying The Role Of The Androgen Receptor In Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Progression, Jessica L. Christenson, Kiel T. Butterfield, Nicole S. Spoelstra, John D. Norris, Jatinder S. Josan, Julie A. Pollock, Donald P. Mcdonnell, Benita S. Katzenellenbogen, John A. Katzenellenbogen, Jennifer K. Richer

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has a faster rate of metastasis compared to other breast cancer subtypes and no effective targeted therapies are currently FDA-approved. Recent data indicate that the androgen receptor (AR) promotes tumor survival and may serve as a potential therapeutic target in TNBC. Studies of AR in disease progression and the systemic effects of anti-androgens have been hindered by the lack of an AR-positive (AR+) immunocompetent preclinical model. In this study we identified the transgenic MMTV-PyMT (mouse mammary tumor virus-polyoma middle tumor antigen) mouse mammary gland carcinoma model of breast cancer and Met-1 cells derived from this model …


Enzyme–Free Uric Acid Electrochemical Sensors Using Β–Cyclodextrin Modified Carboxylic Acid Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes, Mulugeta B. Wayu, Margaret A. Schwarzmann, Samuel D. Gillespie, Michael C. Leopold Feb 2017

Enzyme–Free Uric Acid Electrochemical Sensors Using Β–Cyclodextrin Modified Carboxylic Acid Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes, Mulugeta B. Wayu, Margaret A. Schwarzmann, Samuel D. Gillespie, Michael C. Leopold

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Carboxylic acid-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (COOH-MWCNT) were modified via ultrasonication with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) to obtain a COOH-MWCNT:β-CD nanocomposite material for the purpose of developing an enzyme-free electrochemical sensor for uric acid—a clinically relevant molecule implemented in pregnancy-induced hypertension diagnosis. The nanocomposite material is deposited onto glassy carbon electrodes and subsequently capped with layers of Nafion and Hydrothane polyurethane. The surface morphology and electronic structure of the nanocomposite material were characterized using UV–Vis, TEM, and FTIR. The performance of the electrochemical sensor was measured through direct injection of UA during amperometry. With the high surface area of the COOH-MWCNT in concert …