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The Benefit Of Precise Chemical Shift And Concentration Referencing In Nmr Applications, Ming Huang
The Benefit Of Precise Chemical Shift And Concentration Referencing In Nmr Applications, Ming Huang
Doctoral Dissertations
“In Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, the chemical shift and intensity of NMR signals provide critical information about a sample's molecular structure, reaction conditions, and material properties. For the precise determination of structures and properties, it is critical to know sample or reaction conditions such as temperature, pH, concentration, or absolute amount of material. Chemical-shift and signal-intensity calibrations play a key role for extracting the maximum amount of information from NMR experiments. In this dissertation, internal and external reference standards are used to calibrate NMR spectra with respect to chemical shift and signal intensity. Sealed capillary tubes filled with specific …
Accurate Monitoring Of X, Y, And Z Magnetization For Analysis Of Hardware And Pulse Sequence Performance In Nmr Spectroscopy, Emmalou Theresa Schmittzehe
Accurate Monitoring Of X, Y, And Z Magnetization For Analysis Of Hardware And Pulse Sequence Performance In Nmr Spectroscopy, Emmalou Theresa Schmittzehe
Doctoral Dissertations
"A new nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging protocol has been developed to independently record the x, y, and z components of the nuclear net magnetization at any point in a pulse sequence while eliminating the observation of the other components. This protocol provides an experimental method of tracking magnetization which then can be used in conjunction with theoretical models to scrutinize the predicted outcome of each step in an NMR pulse sequence and potentially find further improvements to their effectiveness and efficiency. The protocol utilizes a rapid rotating-frame imaging pulse-train technique to obtain RF-field (B1) and resonance-offset (ΔB …
Capillary-Tube Package Devices For The Quantitative Performance Evaluation Of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers And Pulse Sequences, Lingyu Chi, Ming Huang, Annalise R. Pfaff, Jie Huang, Rex E. Gerald Ii, Klaus Woelk
Capillary-Tube Package Devices For The Quantitative Performance Evaluation Of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers And Pulse Sequences, Lingyu Chi, Ming Huang, Annalise R. Pfaff, Jie Huang, Rex E. Gerald Ii, Klaus Woelk
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
With the increased sensitivity of modern nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers, the minimum amount needed for chemical-shift referencing of NMR spectra has decreased to a point where a few microliters can be sufficient to observe a reference signal. The reduction in the amount of required reference material is the basis for the NMR Capillary-tube Package (CapPack) platform that utilizes capillary tubes with inner diameters smaller than 150 µm as NMR-tube inserts for external reference standards. It is shown how commercially available electrophoresis capillary tubes with outer diameters of 360 µm are filled with reference liquids or solutions and then permanently …
Application Of A Hygroscopicity Tandem Differential Mobility Analyzer For Characterizing Pm Emissions In Exhaust Plumes From An Aircraft Engine Burning Conventional And Alternative Fuels, Max B. Trueblood, Prem Lobo, Donald E. Hagen, Steven C. Achterberg, Wenyan Liu, Philip D. Whitefield
Application Of A Hygroscopicity Tandem Differential Mobility Analyzer For Characterizing Pm Emissions In Exhaust Plumes From An Aircraft Engine Burning Conventional And Alternative Fuels, Max B. Trueblood, Prem Lobo, Donald E. Hagen, Steven C. Achterberg, Wenyan Liu, Philip D. Whitefield
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
In the last several decades, significant efforts have been directed toward better understanding the gaseous and particulate matter (PM) emissions from aircraft gas turbine engines. However, limited information is available on the hygroscopic properties of aircraft engine PM emissions which play an important role in the water absorption, airborne lifetime, obscuring effect, and detrimental health effects of these particles. This paper reports the description and detailed labbased performance evaluation of a robust hygroscopicity tandem differential mobility analyzer (HTDMA) in terms of hygroscopic properties such as growth factor (GF) and the hygroscopicity parameter (κ). The HTDMA system was subsequently deployed during …
Bio-Inspired Polydopamine Surface Modification Of Nanodiamonds And Its Reduction Of Silver Nanoparticles, Yun Zeng, Wenyan Liu, Risheng Wang
Bio-Inspired Polydopamine Surface Modification Of Nanodiamonds And Its Reduction Of Silver Nanoparticles, Yun Zeng, Wenyan Liu, Risheng Wang
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Surface functionalization of nanodiamonds (NDs) is still challenging due to the diversity of functional groups on the ND surfaces. Here, we demonstrate a simple protocol for the multifunctional surface modification of NDs by using mussel-inspired polydopamine (PDA) coating. In addition, the functional layer of PDA on NDs could serve as a reducing agent to synthesize and stabilize metal nanoparticles. Dopamine (DA) can self-polymerize and spontaneously form PDA layers on ND surfaces if the NDs and dopamine are simply mixed together. The thickness of a PDA layer is controlled by varying the concentration of DA. A typical result shows that a …
The Rotational Spectrum And Potential Energy Surface Of The Ar-Sio Complex, Michael C. Mccarthy, Steve Alexandre Ndengue, Richard Dawes
The Rotational Spectrum And Potential Energy Surface Of The Ar-Sio Complex, Michael C. Mccarthy, Steve Alexandre Ndengue, Richard Dawes
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
The rotational spectra of five isotopic species of the Ar-SiO complex have been observed at high-spectral resolution between 8 and 18 GHz using chirped Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy and a discharge nozzle source; follow-up cavity measurements have extended these measurements to as high as 35 GHz. The spectrum of the normal species is dominated by an intense progression of a-type rotational transitions arising from increasing quanta in the Si-O stretch, in which lines up to v = 12 (~14 500 cm-1) were identified. A structural determination by isotopic substitution and a hyperfine analysis of the Ar-Si17O …
Polymer Coated Gold-Ferric Oxide Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles For Theranostic Applications, Muhammad Raisul Abedin, Siddesh Umapathi, Harika Mahendrakar, Tunyaboon Laemthong, Holly Coleman, Denise Muchangi, Santimukul Santra, Manashi Nath, Sutapa Barua
Polymer Coated Gold-Ferric Oxide Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles For Theranostic Applications, Muhammad Raisul Abedin, Siddesh Umapathi, Harika Mahendrakar, Tunyaboon Laemthong, Holly Coleman, Denise Muchangi, Santimukul Santra, Manashi Nath, Sutapa Barua
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Background: Engineered inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) are essential components in the development of nanotechnologies. For applications in nanomedicine, particles need to be functionalized to ensure a good dispersibility in biological fluids. In many cases however, functionalization is not sufficient: the particles become either coated by a corona of serum proteins or precipitate out of the solvent. We show that by changing the coating of magnetic iron oxide NPs using poly-l-lysine (PLL) polymer the colloidal stability of the dispersion is improved in aqueous solutions including water, phosphate buffered saline (PBS), PBS with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) and cell culture medium, and …
Novel Porous Polymer Compositions For The Synthesis Of Monolithic Bimodal Microporous/Macroporous Carbon Compositions Useful For Selective Co₂ Sequestration, Nicholas Leventis, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis, Malik Adnan Saeed
Novel Porous Polymer Compositions For The Synthesis Of Monolithic Bimodal Microporous/Macroporous Carbon Compositions Useful For Selective Co₂ Sequestration, Nicholas Leventis, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis, Malik Adnan Saeed
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
The present invention discloses novel porous polymeric compositions comprising random copolymers of amides, imides, ureas, and carbamic-anhydrides, useful for the synthesis of monolithic bimodal microporous/macroporous carbon aerogels. It also discloses methods for producing said microporous/macroporous carbon aerogels by the reaction of a polyisocyanate compound and a polycarboxylic acid compound, followed by pyrolytic carbonization, and by reactive etching with CO2 at elevated temperatures. Also disclosed are methods for using the microporous/macroporous carbon aerogels in the selective capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide.
Solid State Nmr Spectroscopy/Imaging In Situ Measuring Devices And Methods For Calibration And Determining One Or More Quantitative Properties Of A Target Sample, Lingyu Chi, Ming Huang, Rex E. Gerald, Klaus Woelk
Solid State Nmr Spectroscopy/Imaging In Situ Measuring Devices And Methods For Calibration And Determining One Or More Quantitative Properties Of A Target Sample, Lingyu Chi, Ming Huang, Rex E. Gerald, Klaus Woelk
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
In situ measuring devices, methods of making the same, and methods of using the same are provided herein. The in situ measuring devices can include a capillary tube having a reference material sealed inside the capillary tube, where the capillary tube is positioned inside of a solid state or MAS NMR rotor. A target sample can also be positioned in the interior of the solid state or MAS NMR rotor but is sequestered from the reference material by a capillary tube wall. The in situ measuring devices can be used in solid state MAS NMR spectroscopy to quantify one or …
Solid State Nmr Spectroscopy/Imaging In Situ Measuring Devices And Methods For Calibration And Determining One Or More Quantitative Properties Of A Target Sampleabstract, Lingyu Chi, Ming Huang, R. Gerald Ii, Klaus Woelk
Solid State Nmr Spectroscopy/Imaging In Situ Measuring Devices And Methods For Calibration And Determining One Or More Quantitative Properties Of A Target Sampleabstract, Lingyu Chi, Ming Huang, R. Gerald Ii, Klaus Woelk
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
In situ measuring devices, methods of making the same, and methods of using the same are provided herein. The in situ measuring devices can include a capillary tube having a reference material sealed inside the capillary tube, where the capillary tube is positioned inside of a solid state or MAS NMR rotor. A target sample can also be positioned in the interior of the solid state or MAS NMR rotor but is sequestered from the reference material by a capillary tube wall. The in situ measuring devices can be used in solid state MAS NMR spectroscopy to quantify one or …
Graphene-Based Materials For The Fast Removal Of Cytokines From Blood Plasma, Mykola Seredych, Bernard Haines, Viktoriia Sokolova, Paul Cheung, Fayan Meng, Lon Stone, Lyuba Mikhalovska, Sergey Mikhalovsky, Vadym Mochalin, Yury Gogotsi
Graphene-Based Materials For The Fast Removal Of Cytokines From Blood Plasma, Mykola Seredych, Bernard Haines, Viktoriia Sokolova, Paul Cheung, Fayan Meng, Lon Stone, Lyuba Mikhalovska, Sergey Mikhalovsky, Vadym Mochalin, Yury Gogotsi
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
There is a range of medical conditions, which include acute organ failure, bacterial and viral infection, and sepsis, that result in overactivation of the inflammatory response of the organism and release of proinflammatory cytokines into the bloodstream. Fast removal of these cytokines from blood circulation could offer a potentially efficient treatment of such conditions. This study aims at the development and assessment of novel biocompatible graphene-based adsorbents for blood purification from proinflammatory cytokines. These graphene-based materials were chosen on the basis of their surface accessibility for small molecules further facilitated by the interlayer porosity, which is comparable to the size …
Evidence For The Formation Of A Radical-Mediated Flavin-N5 Covalent Intermediate, Yumin Dai, Hannah Valentino, Pablo Sobrado
Evidence For The Formation Of A Radical-Mediated Flavin-N5 Covalent Intermediate, Yumin Dai, Hannah Valentino, Pablo Sobrado
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
The redox-neutral reaction catalyzed by 2-haloacrylate hydratase (2-HAH) leads to the conversion of 2-chloroacrylate to pyruvate. Previous mechanistic studies demonstrated the formation of a flavin-iminium ion as an important intermediate in the 2-HAH catalytic cycle. Time-resolved flavin absorbance studies were performed in this study, and the data showed that the enzyme is capable of stabilizing both anionic and neutral flavin semiquinone species. The presence of a radical scavenger decreases the activity in a concentration-dependent manner. These data are consistent with the flavin iminium intermediate occurring by radical recombination.
Steric Control Of The Rate-Limiting Step Of Udp-Galactopyranose Mutase, Gustavo Pierdominici-Sottile, Rodrigo Cossio-Pérez, Isabel Da Fonseca, Karina Kizjakina, John J. Tanner, Pablo Sobrado
Steric Control Of The Rate-Limiting Step Of Udp-Galactopyranose Mutase, Gustavo Pierdominici-Sottile, Rodrigo Cossio-Pérez, Isabel Da Fonseca, Karina Kizjakina, John J. Tanner, Pablo Sobrado
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Galactose is an abundant monosaccharide found exclusively in mammals as galactopyranose (Galp), the six-membered ring form of this sugar. In contrast, galactose appears in many pathogenic microorganisms as the five-membered ring form, galactofuranose (Galf). Galf biosynthesis begins with the conversion of UDP-Galp to UDP-Galf catalyzed by the flavoenzyme UDP-galactopyranose mutase (UGM). Because UGM is essential for the survival and proliferation of several pathogens, there is interest in understanding the catalytic mechanism to aid inhibitor development. Herein, we have used kinetic measurements and molecular dynamics simulations to explore the features of UGM that control the rate-limiting step (RLS). We show that …
Detonation Synthesis Of Alpha-Variant Silicon Carbide, Martin Langenderfer, Catherine E. Johnson, William Fahrenholtz, Vadym Mochalin
Detonation Synthesis Of Alpha-Variant Silicon Carbide, Martin Langenderfer, Catherine E. Johnson, William Fahrenholtz, Vadym Mochalin
Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
A recent research study has been undertaken to develop facilities for conducting detonation synthesis of nanomaterials. This process involves a familiar technique that has been utilized for the industrial synthesis of nanodiamonds. Developments through this study have allowed for experimentation with the concept of modifying explosive compositions to induce synthesis of new nanomaterials. Initial experimentation has been conducted with the end goal being synthesis of alpha variant silicon carbide (α-SiC) in the nano-scale. The α-SiC that can be produced through detonation synthesis methods is critical to the ceramics industry because of a number of unique properties of the material. Conventional …
Kinetic Solvent Viscosity Effects As Probes For Studying The Mechanisms Of Enzyme Action, Giovanni Gadda, Pablo Sobrado
Kinetic Solvent Viscosity Effects As Probes For Studying The Mechanisms Of Enzyme Action, Giovanni Gadda, Pablo Sobrado
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
The study of enzyme reaction mechanisms is fundamentally important to our understanding of biochemistry, cellular metabolism, and drug development. This Perspective focuses on the use of kinetic solvent viscosity effects (KSVEs) to study enzyme reactions. This technique is easily implemented and uses steady-state kinetic analyses to probe whether substrate binding is diffusion-controlled and whether product release is the rate-limiting step in the catalytic cycle. In addition, KSVEs can identify isomerization steps that are important for catalysis. The use of KSVEs in combination with other techniques, such as kinetic isotope effects, pH effects, and site-directed mutagenesis, can provide a detailed view …
Flexible To Rigid Nanoporous Polyurethane-Acrylate (Puac) Type Materials For Structural And Thermal Insulation Applications, Nicholas Leventis, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis, Abhishek Bang
Flexible To Rigid Nanoporous Polyurethane-Acrylate (Puac) Type Materials For Structural And Thermal Insulation Applications, Nicholas Leventis, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis, Abhishek Bang
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Novel urethane-acrylate (UAC) Star monomers and polyurethane-acrylate (PUAC) aerogel polymers derived therefrom are described herein, along with other novel, related monomers and polymers. Also described herein are processes for preparing the UAC Star monomers, the PUAC aerogel polymers, and the other related monomers and polymers. The PUAC and related polymers herein are useful in various applications including in structural and thermal insulation.
Scalable, Hydrophobic And Highly-Stretchable Poly(Isocyanurate-Urethane) Aerogels, Sadeq Malakooti, Saman Rostami, Habel Gitogo Churu, Huiyang Luo, Jenna Clark, Fabiola Casarez, Owen Rettenmaier, Soheil Daryadel, Majid Minary-Jolandan, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis, Nicholas Leventis, Hongbing Lu
Scalable, Hydrophobic And Highly-Stretchable Poly(Isocyanurate-Urethane) Aerogels, Sadeq Malakooti, Saman Rostami, Habel Gitogo Churu, Huiyang Luo, Jenna Clark, Fabiola Casarez, Owen Rettenmaier, Soheil Daryadel, Majid Minary-Jolandan, Chariklia Sotiriou-Leventis, Nicholas Leventis, Hongbing Lu
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Scalable, low-density and flexible aerogels offer a unique combination of excellent mechanical properties and scalable manufacturability. Herein, we report the fabrication of a family of low-density, ambient-dried and hydrophobic poly(isocyanurate-urethane) aerogels derived from a triisocyanate precursor. The bulk densities ranged from 0.28 to 0.37 g cm-3 with porosities above 70% v/v. The aerogels exhibit a highly stretchable behavior with a rapid increase in the Young's modulus with bulk density (slope of log-log plot > 6.0). In addition, the aerogels are very compressible (more than 80% compressive strain) with high shape recovery rate (more than 80% recovery in 30 s). Under …
Hydrogen Bonding In The Mixed Hf/Hci Dimer: Is It Better To Give Or Receive?, Sarah N. Johnson, Gregory S. Tschumper
Hydrogen Bonding In The Mixed Hf/Hci Dimer: Is It Better To Give Or Receive?, Sarah N. Johnson, Gregory S. Tschumper
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
The ClH⋯FH and FH⋯ClH configurations of the mixed HF/HCl dimer (where the donor⋯acceptor notation indicates the directionality of the hydrogen bond) as well as the transition state connecting the two configurations have been optimized using MP2 and CCSD(T) with correlation consistent basis sets as large as aug-cc-pV(5 + d)Z. Harmonic vibrational frequencies confirmed that both configurations correspond to minima and that the transition state has exactly one imaginary frequency. In addition, anharmonic vibrational frequencies computed with second-order vibrational perturbation theory (VPT2) are within 6 cm−1 of the available experimental values and deviate by no more than 4 cm−1 …
Salt-Assisted Ultrasonic Disaggregation Of Nanodiamond, Vadym Mochalin, Kostiantyn Turcheniuk, Caleb Trecazzi
Salt-Assisted Ultrasonic Disaggregation Of Nanodiamond, Vadym Mochalin, Kostiantyn Turcheniuk, Caleb Trecazzi
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Methods for disaggregating nanodiamond clusters, for example, by using ultrasound to break apart nanodiamond aggregates in a sodium chloride aqueous slurry. Compositions, such as aqueous nanodiamond dispersions and dry particulate compositions that may be produced using these methods.
Nmr Studies Of Loaded Microspheres, Ming Huang, Sisi Chen, Rex E. Gerald Ii, Jie Huang, Klaus Woelk
Nmr Studies Of Loaded Microspheres, Ming Huang, Sisi Chen, Rex E. Gerald Ii, Jie Huang, Klaus Woelk
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Porous-wall hollow glass microspheres (PWHGMs) are a novel form of glass materials that consist of 1-μm-thick porous silica shells, 20-100 μm in diameter, with a hollow cavity in the center. Utilizing the central cavity for material storage and the porous walls for controlled release is a unique combination that renders PWHGMs a superior vehicle for targeted drug delivery. In this study, NMR spectroscopy was used to characterize PWHGMs for the first time. A vacuum-based loading system was developed to load PWHGMs with various compounds followed by a washing procedure that uses solvents immiscible with the target material. Immiscible binary model …
Structural Evidence For Rifampicin Monooxygenase Inactivating Rifampicin By Cleaving Its Ansa-Bridge, Li Kai Liu, Yumin Dai, Heba Abdelwahab, Pablo Sobrado, John J. Tanner
Structural Evidence For Rifampicin Monooxygenase Inactivating Rifampicin By Cleaving Its Ansa-Bridge, Li Kai Liu, Yumin Dai, Heba Abdelwahab, Pablo Sobrado, John J. Tanner
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Rifampicin monooxygenase (RIFMO) decreases the potency of rifampicin (RIF) by converting it to oxidative products. Further decomposition of RIF has been observed in bacteria producing RIFMO and contributes to RIFMO-mediated drug resistance. Here we report the first crystal structure of RIFMO in complex with the hydroxylated RIF product. The 2.10 Å resolution structure reveals a breach of the ansa aliphatic chain of RIF between naphthoquinone C2 and amide N1. Our data suggest that RIFMO catalyzes the hydroxylation of RIF at the C2 atom followed by cleavage of the ansa linkage, which leads to inactivation of the antibiotic by preventing key …
Epoxy Phosphonate Ester As A Coupling Agent For Transition Metal And Metal Oxide Surfaces, Thomas P. Schuman
Epoxy Phosphonate Ester As A Coupling Agent For Transition Metal And Metal Oxide Surfaces, Thomas P. Schuman
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
A method for surface modification of a substrate comprising surface oxide and/or hydroxy groups, with a compound comprising an ester group and an epoxy ring, wherein the epoxy group remains intact after the reacting. A method for surface modification of a substrate comprising surface oxide and/or hydroxy groups, with a compound comprising an ester group and a functionalized epoxy ring, wherein the functionalized epoxy group remains intact after the reacting. A composite material comprising surface-modified metal oxide nanoparticles dispersed within a polymeric material, wherein the surface modification comprises a compound comprising an ester group and an epoxy ring is also …
Erratum: Author Correction: Identification Of Aspergillus Fumigatus Udp-Galactopyranose Mutase Inhibitors (Scientific Reports (2017) 7 1 (10836)), Julia S. Martin Del Campo, Meital Eckshtain-Levi, Nancy J. Vogelaar, Pablo Sobrado
Erratum: Author Correction: Identification Of Aspergillus Fumigatus Udp-Galactopyranose Mutase Inhibitors (Scientific Reports (2017) 7 1 (10836)), Julia S. Martin Del Campo, Meital Eckshtain-Levi, Nancy J. Vogelaar, Pablo Sobrado
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
A correction to this article has been published and is linked from the HTML and PDF versions of this paper. The error has not been fixed in the paper.
Rapid Adsorption Of Proinflammatory Cytokines By Graphene Nanoplatelets And Their Composites For Extracorporeal Detoxification, Yishan Zheng, Nicholas Pescatore, Yury Gogotsi, Boris Dyatkin, Ganesh Ingavle, Vadym Mochalin, Tochukwu Ozulumba, Sergey Mikhalovsky, Susan Sandeman
Rapid Adsorption Of Proinflammatory Cytokines By Graphene Nanoplatelets And Their Composites For Extracorporeal Detoxification, Yishan Zheng, Nicholas Pescatore, Yury Gogotsi, Boris Dyatkin, Ganesh Ingavle, Vadym Mochalin, Tochukwu Ozulumba, Sergey Mikhalovsky, Susan Sandeman
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
Sepsis is a complex clinical syndrome that features excessive release of cytokines and other inflammatory mediators that could lead to organ dysfunction. Despite different treatment and management options, sepsis associated high morbidity and mortality rates remain. This has prompted intensive research into alternative therapeutic approaches such as targeted removal of sepsis related molecules using extracorporeal hemoperfusion. In this study, we explore the use of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) as low-cost alternative hemosorbents for rapid removal of a broad spectrum of proinflammatory cytokine markers. Firstly, the physical characteristics, cytotoxicity, and cytokine marker adsorption profile of GNP were assessed. The results not only …
Flavin-N5 Covalent Intermediate In A Nonredox Dehalogenation Reaction Catalyzed By An Atypical Flavoenzyme, Yumin Dai, Karina Kizjakina, Ashley C. Campbell, David A. Korasick, John J. Tanner, Pablo Sobrado
Flavin-N5 Covalent Intermediate In A Nonredox Dehalogenation Reaction Catalyzed By An Atypical Flavoenzyme, Yumin Dai, Karina Kizjakina, Ashley C. Campbell, David A. Korasick, John J. Tanner, Pablo Sobrado
Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works
The flavin-dependent enzyme 2-haloacrylate hydratase (2-HAH) catalyzes the conversion of 2-chloroacrylate, a major component in the manufacture of acrylic polymers, to pyruvate. The enzyme was expressed in Escherichia coli, purified, and characterized. 2-HAH was shown to be monomeric in solution and contained a non-covalent, yet tightly bound, flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Although the catalyzed reaction was redox-neutral, 2-HAH was active only in the reduced state. A covalent flavin-substrate intermediate, consistent with the flavin-acrylate iminium ion, was trapped with cyanoborohydride and characterized by mass spectrometry. Small-angle X-ray scattering was consistent with 2-HAH belonging to the succinate dehydrogenase/fumarate reductase family of flavoproteins. …
Research And Development Of Optically Transparent Join With Low Processing Temperatures, Eric Kevin Muskovin
Research And Development Of Optically Transparent Join With Low Processing Temperatures, Eric Kevin Muskovin
Masters Theses
The purpose of this study was to investigate durable solar cell cover glass joins produced by diffusion bonding with deep eutectic solvents (DES) and to develop a novel process of joining optically transparent materials at low temperatures. A joined PV cell-glass specimen was characterized using Raman, μ-FTIR, SEM-EDS, and thin-film XRD. DESs were created with malonic acid (MAL) and choline chloride (ChCl) of varying composition factors (CF; CF=MAL/ChCl). Joining borosilicate glass coupons was attempted using DESs with CF = 0.65 and 1 at temperatures between 100-150 °C for 20 hours. Joining the glass coupons failed at all temperatures and oxygen …
Aerogels For Energy Storage Applications: From Shape Memory Materials To Thermites And Explosives, Suraj Donthula
Aerogels For Energy Storage Applications: From Shape Memory Materials To Thermites And Explosives, Suraj Donthula
Doctoral Dissertations
"Aerogels are three dimensional highly porous solid objects that provide density reduction compared to dense objects. Those materials can have applications in different classes of energy storage and the two types that are focused in this dissertation are mechanical energy and thermal energy storage. Shape memory materials can store and recover elastic deformation energy when triggered by an external stimulus such as temperature. To incorporate those properties, shape memory polymeric aerogels (SMPA) were synthesized from a rigid isocyanurate containing triisocyanate (N3300 A) and four short oligomeric derivatives of ethylene glycol: H(OCH2CH2)nOH (1 ≤ n …
Evaluation Of The Redesign Of A Stem Gatekeeper Course, General Chemistry I, Incorporating Active-Learning Strategies And Implementation Of A Student-Choice Model, Travis Rae Mcdowell
Evaluation Of The Redesign Of A Stem Gatekeeper Course, General Chemistry I, Incorporating Active-Learning Strategies And Implementation Of A Student-Choice Model, Travis Rae Mcdowell
Doctoral Dissertations
"The first courses freshman university students typically enroll in are the introductory science and math, courses that bridge from and build upon their prior educational experiences. These introductory courses often have large enrollment lectures coupled with supplemental sessions to teach using traditional educational practices, which may operate counter to the attitudes and culture of the students who take them. To address this, the general chemistry faculty through collaboration with a team of educational specialists initiated a redesign of the general chemistry course, which primarily serves first-year undergraduates. The redesign efforts included changes such as reducing lecture time and placing emphasis …
Electrodeposited Semiconductor Nanostructures & Epitaxial Thin Films For Flexible Electronics, Naveen Kumar Mahenderkar
Electrodeposited Semiconductor Nanostructures & Epitaxial Thin Films For Flexible Electronics, Naveen Kumar Mahenderkar
Doctoral Dissertations
"Single-crystal Si is the bedrock of semiconductor devices due to the high crystalline perfection which minimizes electron-hole recombination, and the dense native silicon oxide which minimizes surface states. To expand the palette of electronic materials beyond planar Si, an inexpensive source of highly ordered material is needed that can serve as an inert substrate for the epitaxial growth of grain boundary-free semiconductors, photonic materials, and superconductors. There is also a need for a simple, inexpensive, and scalable fabrication technique for the growth of semiconductor nanostructures and thin films. This dissertation focuses on the fabrication of semiconducting nanowires (polycrystalline Ge & …
Cappack Devices For The Evaluation Of Parameters And Pulse Performances In Liquid And Solid-State Nmr Spectroscopy, Lingyu Chi
Doctoral Dissertations
"NMR spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool to obtain explicit information about molecular structures, conformations, dynamics, and functions. To extract the desired information most accurately, NMR reference standards and devices are needed for calibrating the spectrometer hardware, generating reference data for the NMR software, and testing the applicability of pulse sequences. In this dissertation, the CapPack (Capillary-tube Package) platform is introduced which provides well-defined external reference and calibration standards for liquid and solid-state NMR applications. CapPacks consist of one or more permanently sealed capillary tubes that, depending on the intended application, come arranged in different geometries such as side-by-side or …