NDRL Radiation Chemistry Data Center Recent Papers in Radiation and Photochemistry 12/16/98 # 98_20

Kinetics	Optical Spectra	Thermodynamics
ESR Studies	Excited States	Photochemistry
Radiation Chemistry	Related Experimental Studies	Multiphase Systems
Polymers	Biological and Medical Aspects	Solar Energy
Industrial and Environmental Applications	Theoretical Studies	Reviews

Kinetics

Fast and ultrafast fragmentation and reaction dynamics in molecular clusters.
Schulz, C.P., Radloff, W., Hertel, I.V., Nuovo Cimento Soc. Ital. Fis., A 110(9-10): 1227-35 (1997).

Determination of the diffusion rate constant from the kinetics of bimolecular quenching of triplet state by foreign molecules in liquid solutions.
Sapunov, V.V., Opt. Spektrosk. 83(5): 749-53 (1997).

High rates of fuorescence quenching between perylene dodecyldiimide and certain [pi]-electron donors.
Icli, S., Icil, H., Gurol, I., Turk. J. Chem. 21(4): 363-8 (1997).

Oxidation and electron transfer in phosphoryl-dipeptide methyl ester.
Chu, G.-S., Yao, S.-D., Chen, J.-F., Zhang, Z.-C., Zhang, M.-W., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao (Chem. J. Higher Educ. Inst.) 19(2): 305-8 (1998).

Pesticide reactivity towards hydroxyl radical and its relationship to pesticide persistence in aquatic systems.
Wang, Y., Liu, C., Niu, C., Liu, X., Cai, L., Huanjing Huaxue 17(1): 60-7 (1998).

Distance dependence of electron transfer along artificial [beta]-strands at 298 and 77 K.
Fernando, S.R.L., Kozlov, G.V., Ogawa, M.Y., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 1900-5 (1998).

Synthesis of, characterization of, and photoinduced processes in polymetallic triad complexes containing Fe(II), Ru(II), and Rh(III) metal centers.
Ronco, S.E., Thompson, D.W., Gahan, S.L., Petersen, J.D., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 2020-7 (1998).

Syntheses and electrochemical, photophysical, and photochemical properties of ruthenium(II) 4,5-diazafluorenone complexes and their ketal derivatives.
Wang, Y.X., Perez, W., Zheng, G.Y., Rillema, D.P., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 2051-9 (1998).

Photogeneration of monomeric porphyrins from the (tetraphenylporphyrin)Rh-In(octaethylporphyrin) dissociation of the Rh-In bond: Investigation of their reactions in the picosecond-microsecond time domain.
Coutsolelos, A.G., Daphnomili, D., Scheidt, W.R., Ferraudi, G., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 2077-9 (1998).

Reaction of OH radicals with benzoquinone in aqueous solutions. A pulse radiolysis study.
Schuchmann, M.N., Bothe, E., von Sonntag, J., von Sonntag, C., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 791-6 (1998).

Laser photolysis study of photochemical reactions of triplet states of pyridinethiones.
Alam, M.M., Fujitsuka, M., Watanabe, A., Ito, O., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 817-24 (1998).

Micellar effects on the oxidative electrochemistry of lipophilic vitamin C derivatives.
Wen, X.L., Zhang, J., Liu, Z.L., Han, Z.X., Rieker, A., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 905-10 (1998).

Photorearrangement of propargyl bromide as a probe to study propargylic and allenic radicals by infrared matrix isolation technique.
Wu, Y.W., Hwang, M.L., Hsu, W.L., Fang, F.H., J. Chin. Chem. Soc. (Taipei) 45(2): 307-12 (1998).

Time-resolved study of free exciton luminescence in KI and RbI.
Tsujibayashi, T., Toyoda, K., Hayashi, T., Solid State Commun. 105(11): 681-4 (1998).

Tunneling effects on the sigmatropic hydrogen shifts in the photorearranged intermediates of phenyl acetate and N-acetylpyrrole studied by laser photolysis.
Shizuka, H., Tobita, S., Report: JAERI-Conf. 98-002, 1998, p.76-84

Optical Spectra

Enhancer effect of fluorescein on the luminol-H₂O₂-horseradish peroxidase chemiluminescence: energy transfer process.
Diaz, A.N., Garcia, J.A.G., Lovillo, J., J. Biolumin. Chemilumin. 12(4): 199-205 (1997).

Broad band excitation of rare earth dopants in chalcogenide glasses.
Turnbull, D.A. Ph.D., Thesis, Univ. Illinois, Urbana, IL, 1997, 149p.

An innovative way of obtaining room-temperature phosphorescence signals in solution.
Carretero, A.S., Blanco, C.C., Diaz, B.C., Gutierrez, A.F., Anal. Chim. Acta 361(3): 217-22 (1998).

Interferometric measurement of fluorescence excitation spectra.
Hirschberg, J.G., Vereb, G., Meyer, C.K., Kirsch, A.K., Kohen, E., Jovin, T.M., Appl. Opt. 37(10): 1953-7 (1998).

A long-lifetime Ru(II) metal-ligand complex as a membrane probe.
Guo, X.Q., Castellano, F.N., Li, L., Lakowicz, J.R., Biophys. Chem. 71(1): 51-62 (1998).

Luminescence and structure of the protonated forms of meso-tetraarylporphyrins in solution.
Knyukshto, V.N., Solovyov, K.N., Egorova, G.D., Biospectroscopy 4(2): 121-33 (1998).

Chemistry of azoimidazoles: Synthesis, spectral characterization, electrochemical studies, and X-ray crystal structures of isomeric dichloro bis[1-alkyl-2-(arylazo)imidazole] complexes of ruthenium(II).
Misra, T.K., Das, D., Sinha, C., Ghosh, P., Pal, C.K., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 1672-8 (1998).

Synthesis and properties of cyclic ruthenium(II) porphyrin tetramers.
Funatsu, K., Imamura, T., Ichimura, A., Sasaki, Y., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 1798-804 (1998).

Binding of luminescent ruthenium(II) molecular probes to vesicles.
Jain, A., Xu, W.Y., Demas, J.N., Degraff, B.A., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 1876-9 (1998).

Metal-ligand coupling elements and antiferromagnetic superexchange in ruthenium dimers.
Naklicki, M.L., White, C.A., Plante, L.L., Evans, C.E.B., Crutchley, R.J., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 1880-5 (1998).

Luminescent Ru(phen)_n(bps)_3-n^2n-4 complexes (n = 0-3) as probes of electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions with micellar media.
Hackett, J.W., Turro, C., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 2039-46 (1998).

Synthesis, characterization, and luminescence of europium(III) Schiff base complexes.
Archer, R.D., Chen, H.Y., Thompson, L.C., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 2089 (1998).

Synthesis and fluorescence behavior of calix[4]resorcinarenes possessing pyrenyl group(s).
Hayashi, Y., Maruyama, T., Yachi, T., Kudo, K., Ichimura, K., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 981-7 (1998).

Synthesis and laser properties of 9-alkyl-3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-decahydroacridine-1,8-dione derivatives.
Murugan, P., Shanmugasundaram, P., Ramakrishnan, V.T., Venkatachalapathy, B., Srividya, N., Ramamurthy, P., Gunasekaran, K., Velmurugan, D., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 999-1003 (1998).

Photophysics of indocarbocyanine dyes in organic solvents.
Dai, Z.F., Peng, B.X., J. Chin. Chem. Soc. (Taipei) 45(2): 237-40 (1998).

Vibrational and electronic energy levels of polyatomic transient molecules. Supplement A.
Jacox, M.E., J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 27(2): 115-393 (1998).

Features of the time dependence of a radiation pulse in an explosion in air of TNT with solid fillers.
Biryukov, A.L., Katkovskii, L.V., Khim. Fiz. 17(1): 128-30 (1998).

Nature of the surface chemical bond in N₂ On Ni(100) studied by x-ray-emission spectroscopy and ab initio calculations.
Bennich, P., Wiell, T., Karis, O., Weinelt, M., Wassdahl, N., Nilsson, A., Nyberg, M., Pettersson, L.G.M., Stohr, J., Samant, M., Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter 57(15): 9274-84 (1998).

Photophysical properties of discotic hexa(heptylthio)tricycloquinazoline in crystalline and liquid crystalline phases.
Uznansld, P., Kryszewsld, M., Proc. SPIE-Int. Soc. Opt. Eng. 3318(Liquid Crystals: Physics, Technology and Applications): 398-401 (1998).

Interaction of 3-aminophthalhydrazide with 5-hydroxytetracycline and chloramphenicol a fluorescence quenching study.
Guha, D., Bhattacharjee, U., Mitra, S., Das, R., Mukherjee, S., Spectrochim. Acta, Part A 54A(3): 525-33 (1998).

Thermodynamics

Chemiluminescence (CL) emission generated during oxidation of pyrogallol and its application in analytical chemistry. I. Effect of oxidant compound.
Evmiridis, N.P., Thanasoulias, N.K., Vlessidis, A.G., Talanta 46(1): 179-96 (1998).

ESR Studies

Time-Resolved CIDNP during the photolysis of acetone. Solvent effect.
Markaryan, S.A., Arm. Khim. Zh. 49(4): 71-80 (1996).

DNA cleavage by mercury(II) porphyrin at subnanomolar concentration.
Sarker, A.K., Tabata, M., Watanabe, K., Anal. Sci. 13(Suppl., Asianalysis IV): 509-12 (1997).

Influence of ionizing radiation on SrLaGa₃O₇ single crystals doped with rare-earth elements.
Kaczmarek, S., Jablonski, R., Pracka, I., Boulon, G., Lukasiewicz, T., Moroz, Z., Warchol, S., Stepka, K., Biul. Wojsk. Akad. Tech. 46(12): 133-48 (1997).

Starch radicals. Part II. Cereals - native starch complexes.
Ciesielski, W., Achremowicz, B., Tomasik, P., Baczkowicz, M., Korus, J., Carbohydr. Polym. 34(4): 303-8 (1997).

Photophysical and photochemical studies of C₆₀ by ESR spectroscopy.
Hawang, Y.L., Hwang, K.C., Huaxue 55(4): 53-8 (1997).

Stable photoinduced radical accumulation on polypropylviologen-ion exchange resin complexes.
Liu, F., Li, W., Liang, L., Dong, S., Zhang, Z., He, B., Lizi Jiaohuan Yu Xifu 13(6): 543-8 (1997).

Free radicals in natural transformations of organic matter: humification, coalification and carbonization processes; the Maillard reaction.
Jezierski, A., Czechowski, F., Drozd, J., Jerzykiewicz, M., Witek, B., Mol. Phys. Rep. 18/19: 115-9 (1997).

ESR measurements of C₆₀^- anion crystals.
Kodama, T., Karo, M., Mogi, K., Aoyagi, M., Kato, T., Mol. Phys. Rep. 18/19: 121-6 (1997).

Electron spin resonance study on plasma-induced surface radicals of poly(ethylene naphthalate).
Kuzuya, M., Matsuno, Y., Yamashiro, T., Tsuiki, M., Plasmas Polym. 2(2): 79-89 (1997).

Experimental and theoretical study of the radical species obtained from alkylamino-2,4-dinitrobenzenes.
Ionescu, E., Hillebrand, M., Volanschi, E., Rev. Roum. Chim. 42(9): 897-905 (1997).

Measurement by EPR spectroscopy of the nitrosating reagent derived from nitrite by formation of iminoxyl radicals in the reaction with 1,3-dioxo compounds such as acetylacetone. The use of ¹⁵N-nitrite as an internal standard.
Lagercrantz, C., Acta Chem. Scand. 52(3): 357-61 (1998).

Role of hydroxyl radical in silica-induced NF-[kappa]B activation in macrophages.
Chen, F., Lu, Y., Demers, L.M., Rojanasakul, Y., Shi, X., Vallyathan, V., Castranova, V., Ann. Clin. Lab. Sci. 28(1): 1-13 (1998).

SAPO-35 molecular sieve: synthesis, characterization and adsorbate interactions of Cu(II) in CuH-SAPO-35.
Prakash, A.M., Hartmann, M., Kevan, L., Chem. Mater. 10(3): 932-41 (1998).

A reorientation of the PO₃-groups and radiation damage effect in ferroelectric phase transition studied by CW-EPR of PO₃^2- radical in glycine•H₃PO₃ single crystal.
Morawski, P., Gramza, M., Goslar, J., Hilczer, W., Szczepanska, L., Hoffmann, S.K., Ferroelectrics Letters Section 23(5-6): 121-6 (1998).

Paramagnetic centers in ion-implanted inorganic glasses.
Bogomolova, L.D., Jachkin, V.A., Glass Phys. Chem. (Transl. of Fiz. Khim. Stekla) 24(1): 1-18 (1998).

Structural properties of poly(acrylic acid) obtained by the [gamma]-ray polymerization of aqueous solutions of acrylic acid.
Stamenkovic, J.V., Premovic, P.I., Raskovic, L.D., Mioc, U.B., Nikolic, L.B., Hem. Ind. 52(2): 57-60 (1998).

EPR spectroscopic studies on the formation of chromium(V) peroxo complexes in the reaction of chromium(VI) with hydrogen peroxide.
Zhang, L.B., Lay, P.A., Inorg. Chem. 37(8): 1729-33 (1998).

Electron spin resonance spin trapping identification of radicals formed during aerobic forced aging of beer.
Andersen, M.L., Skibsted, L.H., J. Agric. Food Chem. 46(4): 1272-5 (1998).

Entropy and enthalpy effects of 4-(phenylthio)-substituted phenols.
Paulon, D.E., Coronel, M.E.J., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 885-8 (1998).

Study of irradiation effects in silicon carbide irradiated by neutrons at the low temperature region.
Kanazawa, S., Ishii, J., Kamitani, K., Kajii, U., Kanno, I., Kimura, I., Okada, M., Ishihara, S., Nakata, T., Watanabe, M., Inoue, M., Kyoto Daigaku Genshiro Jikkensho Gakujutsu Koenkai Hobunshu 32: 245-50 (1998).

Magnetic properties of radiolytically reduced species of Ag(I) complexes.
Hoshino, M., Matsuura, K., Liu, M., Hase, H., Miyatake, Y., Arai, S., Kyoto Daigaku Genshiro Jikkensho Gakujutsu Koenkai Hobunshu 32: 287-90 (1998).

Intermediates in photolyzes of 2,2'-diazidoazobenzene and 2-azidoazobenzene in low-temperature matrixes.
Ohana, T., Koga, Y., Spectrochim. Acta, Part A 54A(3): 411-8 (1998).

Excited States

Picosecond to millisecond photoexcitation dynamics in blends of C₆₀ with poly(p-phenylene vinylene) polymers.
Frolov, S.V., Lane, P.A., Ozaki, M., Yoshino, K., Vardeny, Z.V., Chem. Phys. Lett. 286(1-2): 21-7 (1998).

Spectroscopic properties of jet-cooled methanol clusters, n = 1-6, attached to perylene.
Palmer, P.M., Topp, M.R., Chem. Phys. Lett. 286(1-2): 113-20 (1998).

Spontaneous emission spectra from microdroplets.
Holler, S., Goddard, N.L., Arnold, S., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6545-7 (1998).

Ultrafast studies of the photodissociation of the acetone 3 s Rydberg state at 195 nm: Formation and unimolecular dissociation of the acetyl radical.
Owrutsky, J.C., Baronavski, A.P., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6652-9 (1998).

State-to-state vibrational and rotational energy transfer in CO₂ gas from time-resolved Raman-infrared double resonance experiments.
Millot, G., Roche, C., J. Raman Spectrosc. 29(4): 313-20 (1998).

Photoluminescence of phenyl- and methyl-substituted cyclosiloxanes.
Pernisz, U., Auner, N., Backer, M., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 450-1 (1998).

Photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition of cyclic enones to (5R)-5-menthyloxy-2[5H]-furanone.
Bertrand, S., Hoffmann, N., Pete, J.P., Tetrahedron 54(19): 4873-88 (1998).

Synthesis of C^{[alpha][alpha]}-unsymmetrically disubstituted nitroesters by electron transfer C-alkylation of ethyl 2-nitropropionate anion.
Béraud, V., Perfetti, P., Pfister, C., Kaafarani, M., Vanelle, P., Crozet, M.P., Tetrahedron 54(19): 4923-34 (1998).

Photochemistry

Intermolecular [2 + 2] photocyclization of ethyl 5-oxo-1a,2,5,5a,6,6a-hexahydro-2,6-methano-2aH-indeno[5,6-b]oxirene-2a-carboxylate.
Pinkerton, A.A., Martin, A., Marchand, A.P., Devasagayaraj, A., J. Chem. Crystallogr. 27(12): 701-5 (1997).

Regioselective hydrogen-atom transfer from triglycine.
Easton, C.J., Kelly, J.B., Ward, C.M., J. Chem. Res., Synop. (12): 470-1 (1997).

Photolysis of some flavanones by ultraviolet irradiations.
Jain, S., Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. (India) 20(9&10): 130-2 (1997).

Photolysis of dinitramide salts in solutions.
Gidaspov, B.V., Tselinskii, I.V., Shcherbinin, M.B., Russ. J. Gen. Chem. (Transl. of Zh. Obshch. Khim.) 67(6): 911-4 (1997).

Transformations of higher terpenoids.
III. Synthesis of analogs of naturally occurring biologically active 1,2-quinones on the basis of levopimaric acid.
Chernov, S.V., Shurts, E.E., Gatilov, Y.V., Bagryanskaya, I.Y., Tolstikov, G.A., Russ. J. Org. Chem. (Transl. of Zh. Org. Khim.) 33(5): 619-31 (1997).

Polyfluorinated organic compounds. X. Reaction of perfluoro(2-methyl-2-pentene) with sodium azide.
Zhuzhgov, E.L., Furin, G.G., Russ. J. Org. Chem. (Transl. of Zh. Org. Khim.) 33(5): 710-4 (1997).

Synthesis of carbonyl chlorides substituted with aromatic condensed ring.
Hu, W., Yun, L., Zhang, L., Yaoxue Xuebao 32(9): 699-703 (1997).

Synthesis and evaluation of a photolyzable derivative of sphingosine 1-phosphate-caged SPP.
Qiao, L., Kozikowski, A.P., Olivera, A., Spiegel, S., Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 8(7): 711-4 (1998).

The light-promoted cobalt(I)-catalyzed synthesis of substituted pyridines.
Heller, B., Heller, D., Oehme, G., EPA Newsl. 62: 37-50 (1998).

One-electron photooxidation of N-methionyl peptides. Mechanism of sulfoxide and azasulfonium diastereomer formation through reaction of sulfide radical cation complexes with oxygen or superoxide.
Miller, B.L., Kuczera, K., Schoneich, C., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 120(14): 3345-56 (1998).

The high-pressure range of the reaction CH(²[Pi]) + CO + M [double right arrow] HCCO + M.
Fulle, D., Hippler, H., Striebel, F., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6709-16 (1998).

New information on the ozone monomer photochemistry at 266 nm in nitrogen matrix.
Bahou, M., Schriver-Mazzuoli, L., Camy-Peyret, C., Schriver, A., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6884-91 (1998).

Photoaddition of N-acylbenzoxazole-2-thiones to alkenes.
Nishio, T., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (6): 1007-8 (1998).

Photochemical 1,3-stannyl rearrangement of allylic stannanes.
Takuwa, A., Kanaue, T., Yamashita, K., Nishigaichi, Y., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (7): 1309-14 (1998).

Stereoselective photodimerisation of chalcones in the molten state.
Toda, F., Tanaka, K., Kato, M., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (7): 1315-8 (1998).

A novel light-gated sugar receptor, which shows high glucose selectivity.
Shinmori, H., Takeuchi, M., Shinkai, S., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 847-52 (1998).

Photochemistry of p-nitroacetophenone in 2-propanol.
Lin, Y.N., Jeng, G.Y., Chan, T.T., Yen, G.F., Wong, Y.G., J. Chin. Chem. Soc. (Taipei) 45(2): 313-8 (1998).

Photoaffinity radioligand for NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase: [S-C³H₂] (trifluoromethyl)diazirinyl-pyridaben.
Latli, B., Morimoto, H., Williams, P.G., Casida, J.E., J. Labelled Compd. Radiopharm. 41(3): 191-9 (1998).

Photooxidation of nimbin a tetranortriterpenoid from Azadirachta indica (Ajuss).
Rojatkar, S.R., Sawaikar, D.D., Patewad, B.R., Gurunath, S., Pujar, P.P., Nagasampagi, B.A., Nat. Prod. Lett. 11(3): 181-6 (1998).

Reagents for directed modification of biopolymers. 9. Derivatives of 6-azidohexafluoro-2-naphthoic acid. Synthesis and photochemical properties.
Tenetova, E.D., Dobrikov, M.I., Shishkin, G.V., Shteingartz, V.D., Russ. Chem. Bull. (Transl. of Izv. Akad. Nauk, Ser. Khim.) 47(2): 321-6 (1998).

Radiation Chemistry

Radiochemical decomposition of polychlorodibenzodioxins in alkaline isopropanol solution in the absence of air.
Mitroshkov, A.V., Podsoblyaev, A.P., Revelsky, I.A., Organohalogen Compd. 33: 181-4 (1997).

Experimental and theoretical studies of the reaction between CF₃ and NO₂ at 298 K.
Pagsberg, P., Jodkowski, J.T., Ratajczak, E., Sillesen, A., Chem. Phys. Lett. 286(1-2): 138-44 (1998).

Formation of peroxynitrate from the reaction of peroxynitrite with CO₂: Evidence for carbonate radical production.
Goldstein, S., Czapski, G., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 120(14): 3458-63 (1998).

Effects of MeV ion irradiation of thin cubic boron nitride films.
Ullmann, J., Baglin, J.E.E., Kellock, A.J., J. Appl. Phys. 83(6): 2980-7 (1998).

The influence of residual gas pressures on the degradation of ZnS powder phosphors.
Swart, H.C., Ytrottier, T.A., Sebastian, J.S., Jones, S.L., Holloway, P.H., J. Appl. Phys. 83(9): 4578-83 (1998).

Experimental Studies on Related Topics

Photodissociation of HBr molecules and HBr clusters.
Frischkorn, C., Ber. - Max-Planck-Inst. Stroemungsforsch. 2: 1-169 (1998).

Collisional fragmentation of Ar C₆₀.
Brink, C., Hvelplund, P., Shen, H., Jimenez-Vazquez, H.A., Cross, R.J., Saunders, M., Chem. Phys. Lett. 286(1-2): 28-34 (1998).

Temperature dependence of the gas-phase reactions F+CHFO, CFO+F, and CFO+CFO.
Behr, P., Kaupert, C., Shafranovski, E., Heydtmann, H., Int. J. Chem. Kinet. 30(5): 329-33 (1998).

Kinetics and mechanism of the pyrolysis of 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane in the presence of additives.
Huybrechts, G., Van Assche, G., Van der Auwera, S., Int. J. Chem. Kinet. 30(5): 359-66 (1998).

Direct observation of the ionization threshold of triplet methylene by photoionization mass spectrometry.
Litorja, M., Ruscic, B., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6748-55 (1998).

Studies of a novel biomimetic radical spirocyclisation.
Topiwala, U.P., Luszniak, M.C., Whiting, D.A., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (7): 1185-91 (1998).

Mechanism of the electrochemical reduction of benzyl chlorides catalysed by Co(Salen).
Isse, A.A., Gennaro, A., Vianello, E., J. Electroanal. Chem. 444(2): 241-5 (1998).

Fragmentation of carbohydrate anomeric alkoxy radicals. A new general method for the synthesis of alduronic acid lactones.
Francisco, C.G., Martin, C.G., Suarez, E., J. Org. Chem. 63(7): 2099-109 (1998).

Syntheses of chiral dispiroacetals from carbohydrates.
Dorta, R.L., Martin, A., Salazar, J.A., Suarez, E., Prange, T., J. Org. Chem. 63(7): 2251-61 (1998).

Reversibility in free-radical reactions of aryltellurides with tributylstannyl, tributylgermyl and tris(trimethylsilyl)silyl radicals.
Schiesser, C.H., Skidmore, M.A., J. Organomet. Chem. 552(1-2): 145-57 (1998).

A method to improve the nonrepetitive acquisition of transient absorption spectra with an intensified charge-coupled device camera.
Baldacchino, G., Hickel, B., Rev. Sci. Instrum. 69(4): 1605-9 (1998).

Oxidation with the ''O₂-H₂O₂-vanadium complex pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid'' reagent. 9. Oxidation of cyclohexene and decalin.
Schuchardt, U., Guerreiro, M.C., Shulpin, G.B., Russ. Chem. Bull. (Transl. of Izv. Akad. Nauk, Ser. Khim.) 47(2): 247-52 (1998).

peri-Naphthylenediamines. 25. Evidence for the participation of a radical cation of 1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene (''proton sponge'') in reactions with nitrating agents. The formation of 1,1'-binaphthyl ''proton sponge'' and the regioselective synthesis of 4-chloro-1,8-bis(dimethylamino)naphthalene.
Ozeryanskii, V.A., Pozharskii, A.F., Fomchenkov, A.M., Russ. Chem. Bull. (Transl. of Izv. Akad. Nauk, Ser. Khim.) 47(2): 313-7 (1998).

Studies on the chemoselectivity and diastereoselectivity of samarium(II) iodide mediated transformations of carbohydrate derived [omega]-halo-[alpha],[beta]-unsaturated esters.
Bennett, S.M., Biboutou, R.K., Zhou, Z.H., Pion, R., Tetrahedron 54(19): 4761-86 (1998).

Aqueous organotin chemistry: Tin hydride mediated dehalogenation of organohalides and a novel organotin mediated nucleophilic substitution on 2-iodobenzoates in water.
Das Sarma, K., Maitra, U., Tetrahedron 54(19): 4965-76 (1998).

Multiphase Systems

Room temperature phosphorescence in solutions.
Lin, W.-Y., Huaxue 55(4): 59-64 (1997).

Photocatalytic decomposition of N₂O on Cu⁺/Y-zeolite catalysts prepared by ion-exchange.
Anpo, M., Matsuoka, M., Hano, K., Mishima, H., Ono, T., Yamashita, H., Korean J. Chem. Eng. 14(6): 498-501 (1997).

Recombination of hot photoelectrons in CdS nanocrystals embedded in glass.
Kurilcik, G., Jursenas, S., Strumskis, M., Zukauskas, A., Liet. Fiz. Z. 37(6): 541-3 (1997).

A picosecond spectroscopic study on the proton transfers of 6-hydroxyquinoline in zeolite cages.
Yu, H., Park, J., Song, N.W., Jang, D.-J., Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal. 105A(Progress in Zeolite and Microporous Materials, pt. A): 711-6 (1997).

Dissociation of perfluorinated ethers on Al₂O₃ thin films.
Meyers, J.M., Desrosiers, R.M., Cornaglia, L., Gellman, A.J., Tribol. Lett. 4(1): 67-73 (1998, Pub. 1997).

Luminescence detection of multiphoton ionization-fragmentation processes of CrO₄^2- anions adsorbed on the surface of finely divided SiO₂.
Glinka, Y.D., Zh. Eksp. Teor. Fiz. 111(5): 1748-74 (1997).

Mixed adsorption layers of chlorophylls a and b on the surface of aminated silica.
Mamleeva, N.A., Mitrofanova, A.N., Kropacheva, T.N., Zh. Fiz. Khim. 71(6): 1127-32 (1997).

Sol-gel preparation and photoluminescence of Zn₂SiO₄:Mn nanocrystalline thin films.
Xie, P., Zhang, W., Xia, S., Zhongguo Kexue Jishu Daxue Xuebao 27(4): 389-94 (1997).

Fluorescence property of polynuclea aromatic hydrocarbons in micelles.
Naganuma, T., Ina, N., Kinoshita, M., Li, H., Aichi Kyoiku Daigaku Kenkyu Hokoku, Shizen Kagaku 47: 17-21 (1998).

Photomineralization on titanium dioxide of uracil and 5-halouracils. Influence of pH and some anions on the photodegradation of uracil.
Vaz, J.L.L., Boussaoud, A., Ichou, Y.A., Petit-Ramel, M., Analusis 26(2): 83-7 (1998).

A study of photocatalytic degradation of trichloroethylene in vapor phase on TiO₂ photocatalyst.
Wang, K.-H., Tsai, H.-H., Hsieh, Y.-H., Chemosphere 36(13): 2763-73 (1998).

Lattice distortion of nanoscale silver particles.
Zhang, W., Qin, X.Y., Zhang, L.D., Chin. Sci. Bull. 43(3): 201-4 (1998).

Investigation on composite Au/TiO₂ nanoparticles (I) - Synthesis and characterization.
Wang, C.Y., Liu, C.Y., Shen, T., Chin. Sci. Bull. 43(3): 210-3 (1998).

Features of photoinitiated reduction of AgBr nanocrystals in AOT reverse micelles.
Brichkin, S.B., Razumov, V.F., Spirin, M.G., Alfimov, M.V., Dokl. Akad. Nauk 358(2): 198-201 (1998).

Spectroscopic investigations in molecularly organized solvent media. Part 3. Examination of the nitromethane selective quenching rule in aqueous anionic + cationic and anionic + nonionic mixed surfactant solutions.
Pandey, S., Fletcher, K.A., Acree, W.E., Jr., Fetzer, J.C., Fresenius' J. Anal. Chem. 360(6): 669-74 (1998).

Studies on excitation energy transfer of completely synthesized bilayer membrane containing biphenyl moiety.
Li, G.-W., Liang, Y.-Q., Wu, L.-X., Shi, T.-S., Shen, J.-C., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao (Chem. J. Higher Educ. Inst.) 19(2): 257-60 (1998).

Characterization of salicylate-alumina surface complexes by polarized fluorescence spectroscopy.
Ainsworth, C.C., Friedrich, D.M., Gassman, P.L., Wang, Z., Joly, A.G., Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 62(4): 595-612 (1998).

A synthetic strategy for the construction of zeolite-entrapped organized molecular assemblies. Preparation and photophysical characterization of interacting adjacent cage dyads comprised of two polypyridine complexes of Ru(II).
Sykora, M., Maruszewski, K., Treffert-Ziemelis, S.M., Kincaid, J.R., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 120(14): 3490-8 (1998).

Photoluminescence of C₆₀ nanocrystals embedded in a SiO matrix.
Ohno, T., Matsuishi, K., Onari, S., J. Appl. Phys. 83(9): 4939-43 (1998).

Synthesis and non-linear optical properties of (N-alkylpyrrol-2-yl)squaraine derivatives. Part 2.
Lynch, D.E., Peterson, I.R., Floersheimer, M., Essing, D., Chi, L.F., Fuchs, H., Calos, N.J., Wood, B., Kennard, C.H.L., Langley, G.J., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 779-84 (1998).

Photo-tunable stationary phases for semi-micro HPLC.
Matsuoka, H., Nakagama, T., Hobo, T., J. High Resolut. Chromatogr. 21(1): 25-31 (1998).

Preparation of a high active photocatalyst, K₂La₂Ti₃O₁₀, by polymerized complex method and its photocatalytic activity of water splitting.
Ikeda, S., Hara, M., Kondo, J.N., Domen, K., Takahashi, H., Okubo, T., Kakihana, M., J. Mater. Res. 13(4): 852-5 (1998).

Radiolysis of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (Ionol) in a lipid membrane in the presence of oxygen.
Paramonov, D.V., Antonova, E.A., Bugaenko, L.T., Trofimov, V.I., Byakov, V.M., Mendeleev Commun. (1): 32-4 (1998).

Photocatalytic recycling of H₂ in hydrodesulfurization.
Linkous, C.A., Prepr. - Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Pet. Chem. 43(1): 101-4 (1998).

Polymers

Effect of polyacrylamide matrix on the P₁₂ -> P_fr phototransformation of native phytochrome.
Lyakhnovich, G.V., Dorokhin, A.V., Sukhodola, A.A., lapina, V.A., Volotovskii, I.D., Dokl. Akad. Nauk Belarusi 41(6): 74-8 (1997).

Dimethylketene: plasma-generated gas-phase precursor of photoluminescence chromophores in plasma polymerized films of methyl methacrylate and tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanedione.
Pan, Y.V., Denton, D.D., Plasmas Polym. 2(3): 165-75 (1997).

A reappraisal of the photopolymerization kinetics of triethyleneglycol dimethacrylate initiated by camphorquinone-N,N-dimethyl-p-toluidine for dental purposes.
Nie, J., Linden, L.A., Rabek, J.F., Fouassier, J.P., Morlet-Savary, F., Scigalski, F., Wrzyszczynski, A., Andrzejewska, E., Acta Polym. 49(4): 145-61 (1998).

Generation and characterization of spherical polymer particles.
Esen, C., Schweiger, G., Chem.-Ing.-Tech. 70(1-2): 112-5 (1998).

Space charge formation in [gamma]-irradiated low density polyethylene.
Chen, G., Banford, H.M., Davies, A.E., IEEE Trans. Dielectr. Electr. Insul. 5(1): 51-7 (1998).

Surface characterization method of oxygen plasma-treated UHMPE fiber using DRIFT spectroscopy.
Moon, S.I., Jang, J., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 68(7): 1117-24 (1998).

Effects of crosslinking by quinones on dyeing of irradiated films of copolymers bearing photobase generating groups.
Suyama, K., Tsunooka, M., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 68(7): 1177-84 (1998).

Preparation of gelatin - N-vinylpyrrolidone graft copolymer.
Gao, J.P., Li, Z.C., Wang, W., Huang, M.G., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 68(9): 1485-92 (1998).

Radiation-induced graft copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate onto chloroprene rubber membrane. II. Characterization of grafting copolymer.
Fang, Y.E., Ma, C.X., Chen, Q., Lu, X.B., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 68(11): 1745-50 (1998).

Thermosensitive surface properties of polyethylene film with poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) chains prepared by corona discharge induced grafting.
Seto, F., Fukuyama, K., Muraoka, Y., Kishida, A., Akashi, M., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 68(11): 1773-9 (1998).

Optimized polyelectrolyte stabilization procedures for polymeric porphyrin assemblies in water allow the analysis of minute photoreactivities.
Bindig, U., Endisch, C., Fuhrhop, J.-H., Komatsu, T., Tsuchida, E., Siggel, U., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 199(2): 123-30 (1998).

Theoretical model of photoinduced anisotropy in liquid-crystalline azobenzene side-chain polyesters.
Pedersen, T.G., Johansen, P.M., Holme, N.C.R., Ramanujam, P.S., Hvilsted, S., J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 15(3): 1120-9 (1998).

Second-harmonic generation in a novel cross-linked pyroelectric liquid crystal polymer (PLCP).
Hermann, D.S., Rudquist, P., Lagerwall, S.T., Komitov, L., Stebler, B., Lindgren, M., Trollsas, M., Sahlen, F., Hult, A., Gedde, U.W., Orrenius, C., Norin, T., Liq. Cryst. 24(2): 295-310 (1998).

Evaluation of light degradation (discoloration) of woods and chemiluminescence.
Saijo, H., Materiaru Raifu 10(1): 30-3 (1998).

Charge separation in localized and delocalized electronic states in polymeric semiconductors.
Kohler, A., dos Santos, D.A., Beljonne, D., Shuai, Z., Bredas, J.L., Holmes, A.B., Kraus, A., Mullen, K., Friend, R.H., Nature 392(6679): 903-6 (1998).

Irradiation-dependent saturable absorption properties in dye-doped poly(vinyl alcohol) films exposed to a highly humid atmosphere.
Nitanai, E., Miyanaga, S., Opt. Rev. 5(1): 43-7 (1998).

Intrinsic and extrinsic photocarriers in polyparaphenylenevinylene.
Dulieu, B., Wery, J., Lefrant, S., Bullot, J., Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter 57(15): 9118-27 (1998).

Cooperative and stimulated emission in poly(p-phenylene-vinylene) thin films and solutions.
Frolov, S.V., Vardeny, Z.V., Yoshino, K., Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter 57(15): 9141-7 (1998).

Synthesis and properties of regioregular poly(dialkyl [2,2'-bithiophene]-5,5'-diyl-4,4'-dicarboxylates).
Pomerantz, M., Cheng, Y., Kasim, R.l., Elsenbaumer, R.L., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 153-4 (1998).

Synthesis and photophysics of silylene-tethered divinylarene copolymers.
Chen, R.-M., Deng, Z.B., Sun, G., Lee, S.-T., Luh, T.-Y., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 89 (1998).

FTIR study of UV and visible photoinitiated polymerization of 4-methylenedioxolanes.
Belfield, K.D., Pichandi, S., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 373-4 (1998).

Structural effects on photoluminescence of thiophene-containing poly(arylene ethynylenes).
Li, J., Pang, Y., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 431-2 (1998).

Photochemistry of aromatic poly(pyridinium salt)s: ¹H-NMR study of model compounds.
Lin, F., Harris, F.W., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 433-4 (1998).

Photochemical modification of a cholesteric side-chain copolysiloxane.
Campbell, S., Lin, Y., Muller, U., Chien, L.-C., Polym. Prepr. (Am Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 39(1): 633-4 (1998).

Oxygen absorption and chemiluminescence as a post-effect of isotactic polypropylene gamma-radiation.
Postnikov, L.M., Vinogradov, A.V., Russ. Polym. News 3(1): 12-7 (1998).

Fluorescence of plasma polymer films with embedded dye molecules.
Homilius, F., Heilmann, A., Rempel, U., von Borczyskowski, C., Vacuum 49(3): 205-11 (1998).

Sensitized cationic photocrosslinking of a,[phi]-terminated disiloxanes: cation formation in nonpolar media.
Muller, U., Kunze, A., Herzig, C., Weis, J. Organosilicon Chem. III, [Muench. Silicontage], 3rd, N. Auner and J. Weis, eds., Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany, 1996, Pub. 1998, p.594-604

Biological and Medical Aspects

Dehydroepiandrosterone protects low density lipoproteins against peroxidation by free radicals produced by [gamma]-radiolysis of ethanol-water mixtures.
Khalil, A., Lehoux, J.-G., Wagnert, R.J., Lesur, O., Cruz, S., Dupont, E., Jay-Gerin, J.-P., Wallacht, J., Fulop, T., Atherosclerosis (Shannon, Irel.) 136(1): 99-107 (1998).

Biological iron-sulfur cluster assembly. Detection of kinetic intermediates by time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy.
Bian, S.M., Cowan, J.A., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 120(14): 3532-3 (1998).

Photogeneration of NADPH by oligothiophenes coupled with ferredoxin-NADP reductase.
Kim, Y., Ikebukuro, I., Muguruma, H., Karube, I., J. Biotechnol. 59(3): 213-20 (1998).

Pyrenylboronic acids as a novel entry for photochemical DNA cleavage: diradical-forming pyrene-1,6-diyldiboronic acid mimics the cleavage mechanism of enediyne antitumor antibiotics.
Suenaga, H., Nakashima, K., Mizuno, T., Takeuchi, M., Hamachi, I., Shinkai, S., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (7): 1263-7 (1998).

Antioxidant synergism of tea polyphenols and [alpha]-tocopherol against free radical induced peroxidation of linoleic acid in solution.
Jia, Z.S., Zhou, B., Yang, L., Wu, L.M., Liu, Z.L., J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2 (4): 911-5 (1998).

Artificial photosynthesis as a countermeasure against CO₂.
Arakawa, H., Kagaku Kogaku 62(4): 211-3 (1998).

The entanglement of excitation energy transfer and electron transfer in the reaction center of photosystem II.
Klug, D.R., Durrant, J.R., Barber, J., Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London, Ser. A 356(1736): 449-64 (1998).

Solar Energy

VHF a-Si:H solar cells: A systematic material and cell study.
van Sark, W.G.J.H.M., Bezemer, J., van der Weg, W.F., J. Mater. Res. 13(1): 45-52 (1998).

Industrial and Environmental Applications

Studies on TiO₂-mediated photodegradation of procion red (PR).
Jafar Mahmood, A., Muhibur Rahman, M., Hossain, M.M., J. Bangladesh Chem. Soc. 9(2): 229-37 (1996).

An irradiation production unit for polymer research.
Derksen, A.T.A.M., Timmermans, C.J., Wintraeken, Y.J.E., Botman, J.I.M., Fiedler, H., Hagedoorn, H.L. Eur. Part. Accel. Conf., 5th S. Myers, ed., Institute of Physics Publishing, Bristol, UK, 1996, Vol. 3, p.2699-701

Photocatalytic treatment of TNT-polluted water.
Dillert, R., Nahen, M., Fels, G., Bahnemann, D. Oxid. Technol. Water Wastewater Treat., Int. Conf. A. Vogelpohl, ed., Papierfiieger Verlag, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1996, Paper 40, p.6

Homogeneous and heterogeneous advanced oxidation of a bleaching effluent from the pulp and paper industry.
Mansilla, H.D., Yeber, M.C., Freer, J., Rodriguez, J., Baeza, J. Oxid. Technol. Water Wastewater Treat., Int. Conf. A. Vogelpohl, ed., Papierfiieger Verlag, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1996, Paper 42, p.8

Detoxification and recycling of wastewater by solar-catalytic treatment.
Bahnemann, D., Bousselmi, L., Freudenhammer, H., Ghrabi, A., Geissen, S.-U., Siemon, U., Saleh, F., Si-Salah, A., Vogelpohl, A. Oxid. Technol. Water Wastewater Treat., Int. Conf. A. Vogelpohl, ed., Papierfiieger Verlag, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1996, Paper 46, p.9

Enhancement of the biodegradability of model wastewater containing recalcitrant or inhibitory chemical compounds by photocatalytic pre-oxidation.
Bolduc, L., Anderson, W.A., Biodegradation 8(4): 237-49 (1997).

Influence of processing on the extension of shelf-life of Nagli-fish (Sillago sihama) by gamma radiation.
Ahmed, I.O., Alur, M.D., Kamat, A.S., Bandekar, J.R., Thomas, P., Int. J. Food Sci. Technol. 32(4): 325-32 (1997).

Treatment of high concentration leather wastewater using photosynthetic bacteria.
Xi, S., Chen, M., Nanjing Ligong Daxue Xuebao 21(5): 432-6 (1997).

Photolysis of environmentally important PCBs.
Barr, J.R., Oida, T., Kimata, K., McClure, P.C., Lapeza, C.R., Jr., Maggio, V.L., Hosoya, K., Tanaka, N., Patterson, D.G., Jr., Organohalogen Compd. 33: 199-204 (1997).

Study on the photodechlorination pathways of non-ortho substituted PCBs by UV irradiation in alkaline 2-propanol.
Yao, Y., Kato, Y., Hanada, Y., Shinohara, R., Organohalogen Compd. 33: 246-9 (1997).

Release of bound residues of atrazine from soils through autoclaving and gamma radiation sterilization.
Nakagawa, L.E., Andrea, M.M., Rev. Bras. Cienc. Solo 21(4): 707-10 (1997).

Study of mechanism of photocatalytic oxidation of organic pollutants in water.
Wei, H., Xu, D., Yan, X., Tongji Daxue Xuebao, Ziran Kexueban 25(5): 553-8 (1997).

Preliminary study on mechanism of organic pollutants degradation by photocatalytic system.
Chen, W., Zhu, X., Zhongshan Daxue Xuebao, Ziran Kexueban 36(6): 83-6 (1997).

A photochemical approach to integrated optics.
Mendoza, E., Devi, S., Sunil, D., Dong, J., Rafailovich, M., Sokolov, J., Gambino, R., Gafney, H.D. Mater. Synth. Charact., [Proc. Am. Chem. Soc. Symp.] D. L. Perry, ed., Plenum, New York, 1994, Pub. 1997, p.189-202

Laser purification of Ag using a time-division collection method.
Mori, H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 72(16): 1948-50 (1998).

Oxidative degradation of polyethylene glycols (PEG) by the Fenton and photo-Fenton reactions.
Prousek, J., Duriskova, I., Chem. Listy 92(3): 218-20 (1998).

Multiple use of short-wavelength UV light and its application to air cleaning technique.
Sekiguchi, K., Sakamoto, K., Earozoru Kenky 13(1): 54-5 (1998).

Irradiation dose and calcium effect on the mechanical properties of cross-linked caseinate films.
Ressouany, M., Vachon, C., Lacroix, M., J. Agric. Food Chem. 46(4): 1618-23 (1998).

Changes in microbiological and physicochemical properties of bee pollen by application of gamma irradiation and ozone treatment.
Yook, H.-S., Lira, S.-I., Byuni, M.-W., J. Food Prot. 61(2): 217-20 (1998).

Measurements of NO_x and PAN and estimates of O₃ production over the seasons during Mauna Loa Observatory Photochemistry Experiment 2.
Ridley, B., Walega, J., Hubler, G., Montzka, D., Atlas, E., Hauglustaine, D., Grahek, F., Lind, J., Campos, T., Norton, R., Greenberg, J., Schauffler, S., Oltmans, S., Whittlestone, S., J. Geophys. Res., [Atmos.] 103(D7): 8323-39 (1998).

Photochemistry in biomass burning plumes and implications for tropospheric ozone over the tropical South Atlantic.
Mauzerall, D.L., Logan, J.A., Jacob, D.J., Anderson, B.E., Blake, D.R., Bradshaw, J.D., Heikes, B., Sachse, G.W., Singh, H., Talbot, B., J. Geophys. Res., [Atmos.] 103(D7): 8401-23 (1998).

Effects of irradiation and drying on volatile components of fresh shiitake (Lentinus edodes sing).
Yang, M.-S., Chyau, C.-C., Horng, D.-T., Yang, J.-S., J. Sci. Food Agric. 76(1): 72-6 (1998).

Dose dependence and fading effect of the thermoluminescence signals in [gamma]-irradiated paprika.
Correcher, V., Muniz, J.L., Gomez-Ros, J.M., J. Sci. Food Agric. 76(2): 149-55 (1998).

Preparation of composites of natural rubber latex Portland cement for moulds.
Dessouki, A.M., Taher, N.H., El-Nahas, H.H., Polym. Int. 45(4): 339-46 (1998).

Three-dimensional optical-memory systems based on photochromic materials: polarization control of two-color data writing and the possibility of nondestructive data reading.
Akimov, D.A., Fedotov, A.B., Koroteev, N.I., Magnitskii, S.A., Naumov, A.N., Sidorov-Biryukov, D.A., Sokolyuk, N.T., Zheltikov, A.M., Proc. SPIE-Int. Soc. Opt. Eng. 3402(Optical Memory and Neural Network): 137-48 (1998).

Specialized setup for implementation of principles of two-photon writing and fluorescence reading in 3D optical memory systems based on multilayer polymer structures containing fluorescing photochromes.
Koroteev, N.I., Krikunov, S.A., Magnitskii, S.A., Malakhov, D.V., Proc. SPIE-Int. Soc. Opt. Eng. 3402(Optical Memory and Neural Network): 149-58 (1998).

Theoretical Studies

The design of starburst dendrimer electron transfer systems.
Onuchic, J.N., Risser, S.M., Skourtis, S.S., Beratan, D.N., Molecular Electronics, J. Jortner and M. Ratner (eds.), Blackwell Science Publ., Oxford, England, 1997, p.369-79

Molecular control of electron and hole transfer processes: Electronic structure theory and applications.
Newton, M.D., Cave, R.J., Molecular Electronics, J. Jortner and M. Ratner (eds.), Blackwell Science Publ., Oxford, England, 1997, p.73-118

Mathematical modeling of monolith reactors for photocatalytic oxidation of air contaminants.
Nicolella, C., Rovatti, M., Chem. Eng. J. (Lausanne) 69(2): 119-26 (1998).

Controlled orientational photoselection via three-pulse excitation.
Bryant, J., Bain, A.J., Chem. Phys. Lett. 286(1-2): 121-30 (1998).

Electronically non-adiabatic transitions in the Evans-Polanyi valence bond model.
Dobrovsky, I., Levine, R.D., Chem. Phys. Lett. 286(1-2): 155-62 (1998).

Fast and reliable numerical methods to simulate complex chemical kinetic mechanisms.
Olcese, L.E., Toselli, B.M., Int. J. Chem. Kinet. 30(5): 349-58 (1998).

Franck-Condon transitions and thermodynamics of photoinduced processes of orientational relaxation in polar solutions.
Pavlovich, V.S., J. Appl. Phys. 64(6): 764-77 (1997, Pub. 1998).

Molecular size and luminescence decay influenced by energy transfer by the exchange mechanism.
Taen, S., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6857-60 (1998).

Green's function calculation of electron spin polarization. I. Gyroscopic model formalism.
Doktorov, A.B., Pedersen, J.B., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 6868-75 (1998).

Excitation energy transport and conformational-librational motion in chains.
Palszegi, T., Mollay, B., Kauffmann, H.F., J. Chem. Phys. 108(16): 7023-34 (1998).

Method of calculating band shape for molecular electronic spectra.
Pearl, G.M., Zerner, M.C., Broo, A., McKelvey, J., J. Comput. Chem. 19(7): 781-96 (1998).

Oxysulfur compounds derived from dimethyl disulfide: An ab initio study.
Lacombe, S., Loudet, M., Dargelos, A., Robert-Banchereau, E., J. Org. Chem. 63(7): 2281-91 (1998).

Nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulation of transport of gas mixtures in nanopores.
Xu, L.F., Sedigh, M.G., Sahimi, M., Tsotsis, T.T., Phys. Rev. Lett. 80(16): 3511-4 (1998).

Monte Carlo simulation of DNA strand-break induction in supercoiled plasmid pBR322 DNA from indirect effects.
Tomita, H., Kai, M., Kusama, T., Ito, A., Radiat. Environ. Biophys. 36(4): 235-41 (1998).

A CIS study of the solvent effects on the electronic absorption spectra of push-pull ethylenes.
Smith, M.A., Jasien, P.G., THEOCHEM 429: 131-41 (1998).

Structure and property study of the O₂ + O₂^- electron transfer system.
Bu, Y.X., Wang, Y.X., Sun, H.T., Deng, C.H., THEOCHEM 429: 143-51 (1998).

Reviews

Photophysics and photochemistry of aromatic ketones and [alpha]-diketones in organic solution.
Chen, S.-C., Fang, T.-S., Huaxue 55(4): 29-43 (1997).

Photochemistry of nanostructured materials for energy applications.
Levy, B., J. Electroceram. 1(3): 239-72 (1997).

Unconventional processes for preparation and regeneration of heterogeneous catalysts.
Solovetskii, Y.I., Lunin, V.V., Khim. Prom-st (Moscow) (6): 389-412 (1997).

EPR of cationic forms of fullerenes.
Rozploch, F., Jagielski, S., Nowak, L., Patyk, J., Szroeder, P., Mol. Phys. Rep. 18/19: 131-6 (1997).

Two-photon excitation and anisotropy decays in membranes and oriented systems.
Van Der Meer, B.W., Chen, S.-Y.S., Top. Fluoresc. Spectrosc. 5(Nonlinear and Two-Photon-Induced Fluorescence): 145-85 (1997).

Structure and properties of copper-zinc superoxide dismutases.
Bertini, I., Mangani, S., Viezzoli, M.S., Adv. Inorg. Chem. 45: 127-250 (1998).

The methylamine dehydrogenase electron transfer chain.
Dennison, C., Canters, G.W., De Vries, S., Vijgenboom, E., Van Spanning, R.J., Adv. Inorg. Chem. 45: 351-407 (1998).

Porous silicon: a peculiar substance with remarkable properties.
Sham, T.K., Couthard, I., Can. Chem. News 50(2): 13-4 (1998).

Creating new photosensitizers for cancer therapy.
Ressler, M.M., Pandey, R.K., CHEMTECH 28(3): 39-45 (1998).

Ultrafast spectroscopy of protein dynamics.
Hochstrasser, R.M., J. Chem. Educ. 75(5): 559-64 (1998).

Fluorescence near interfaces: the role of photonic mode density.
Barnes, W.L., J. Mod. Opt. 45(4): 661-99 (1998).

Application of chemiluminescence in polymer degradation research.
Ohishi, F., Materiaru Raifu 10(1): 3-15 (1998).

Light dependent reaction of photosynthesis. Functional model.
Wendel, C., Prax. Naturwiss., Biol. 47(1): 41-3 (1998).

A critical assessment of classical and semi-classical models for electron transfer reactions in solution.
Formosinho, S.J., Arnaut, L.G., Fausto, R., Prog. React. Kinet. 23(1): 1-90 (1998).

Chemical synthesis of shikimic acid and its analogues.
Jiang, S.D., Singh, G., Tetrahedron 54(19): 4697-753 (1998).