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Synthesis And Development Of Novel Fullerene-Based Structures For Photovoltaics, Electronic Applications And Mri Contrast Agents, Manuel Chaur Dec 2009

Synthesis And Development Of Novel Fullerene-Based Structures For Photovoltaics, Electronic Applications And Mri Contrast Agents, Manuel Chaur

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Metallic nitride endohedral metallofullerenes (EMFs) are one of the most interesting types of metallofullerenes due to their high yields and interesting electronic properties. The synthesis of these compounds allows the encapsulation of different metals inside fullerenes making it possible to combine the properties of the metal with those of the fullerene. Their interesting electrochemical and optical features make them potential candidates for several applications such as molecular electronics, biomedical imaging, non-linear optical devices, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) agents. This thesis reports the synthesis of novel metallic nitride EMFs based on Gd, Nd, Pr, Ce and La. These families of …


Electrochemical Characteristics Of Vitaminb_6 At Polybromocresol Green Modified Electrode, Jun Yao, Jiang-Yuan Li, Yang Luo May 2009

Electrochemical Characteristics Of Vitaminb_6 At Polybromocresol Green Modified Electrode, Jun Yao, Jiang-Yuan Li, Yang Luo

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrochemical characteristics of VB6 were investigated at PBG modified electrode by Cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry.The VB6 produced an irreversible oxidation peak at 0.978 V(Vs.SCE) in HAc-NaAc(pH=4.0) buffer solution over the potential range of 0.7 to 1.2 V.The electron number,the proton number,the transfer coefficient were determined to be 1,1 and 0.37,respectively.The oxidation peak currents of VB6 versus its concentration showed a linear relationship in the concentration range of 1×10-3~2×10-5mol/L with the correlation coefficient of 0.9967 and the detection limit of 2×10-6mol/L.The recovery was 100.06%.


Hemeproteins Bathed In Ionic Liquids;Examining The Role Of Water And Protons In Redox Behavior And Catalytic Function, John Joseph Moran Jan 2009

Hemeproteins Bathed In Ionic Liquids;Examining The Role Of Water And Protons In Redox Behavior And Catalytic Function, John Joseph Moran

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We investigate the changing behaviors of myoglobin and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in the near-absence of bulk water and/or protons by using ionic liquid butyl methyl imidazolium tetrafluoroborate as a non-aqueous milieu. Through direct charge transfer and metalloprotein-mediated catalytic reduction of oxygen and nitric oxide, we shed light on diverging aspects on how the two hemeproteins face the scarcity of water and/or protons in bulk. Isotopic effect investigations using D2O further elucidates kinetic aspects of proton transfer. Finally, in the case of NOS oxygenase, pterin cofactor binding and NOS-mediated catalytic oxidation of L-arginine in ionic liquids interrogates proton and water …


A Lab To Stemulate Undergraduate Students Into Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Majors, Nicole Lynn Speelman Jan 2009

A Lab To Stemulate Undergraduate Students Into Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Majors, Nicole Lynn Speelman

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The central focus is the development and implementation of a research/lab module for first year chemistry courses. Electrochemical techniques are utilized to study oxidation and reduction reactions of neurotransmitters with a poly(2,2'-Bithiophene) modified electrode. The goal is to excite students about chemistry and encourage them to continue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) during their undergraduate education. The lab module was created for Project REEL (Research Experiences to Enhance Learning) and will be illustrated with results typically obtained by students. The experiment is inquiry-based, which includes challenging questions students have to do collaboration and research to answer, as …