NDRL Radiation Chemistry Data Center Recent Papers in Radiation and Photochemistry 07/19/07 #07_14

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

Kinetics

Endohedral metallofullerenes as strong singlet oxygen quenchers.
Yanagi, K., Okubo, S., Okazaki, T., Kataura, H., Chem. Phys. Lett. 435(4-6): 306-10 (2007).

Reaction mechanism of diphenyl ether with nitrous acid by transient absorption spectrum technique.
Li, P., Dong, W.B., Zhang, R.X., Fang, H.J., Huang, L., Hou, H.Q., Huaxue Xuebao 65(4): 279-83 (2007).

Chemical, pulse radiolysis and density functional studies of a new, labile 5,6-indolequinone and its semiquinone.
Pezzella, A., Crescenzi, O., Natangelo, A., Panzella, L., Napolitano, A., Navaratnam, S., Edge, R., Land, E.J., Barone, V., d'Ischia, M., J. Org. Chem. 72(5): 1595-603 (2007).

Kinetic studies of a fast, reversible alkene radical cation cyclization reaction.
Horner, J.H., Newcomb, M., J. Org. Chem. 72(5): 1609-16 (2007).

Time-resolved resonance raman study of the reaction of the 2-fluorenylnitrenium ion with 2-fluorenylazide.
Xue, J.D., Guo, Z., Chan, P.Y., Chu, L.M., But, T.Y.S., Phillips, D.L., J. Phys. Chem. A 111(8): 1441-51 (2007).

Optical Spectra

One- and two-photon singlet oxygen generation with new fluorene-based photosensitizers.
Andrasik, S.J., Belfield, K.D., Bondar, M.V., Hernandez, F.E., Morales, A.R., Przhonska, O.V., Yao, S., ChemPhysChem 8(3): 399-404 (2007).

Thermochromic and photochromic behaviour of "chameleon" diamonds.
Fritsch, E., Massi, L., Rossman, G.R., Hainschwang, T., Jobic, S., Dessap, R., Diamond Relat. Mater. 16(2): 401-8 (2007).

Chiral helicenoid diarylethene with large change in specific optical rotation by photochromism.
Okuyama, T., Tani, Y., Miyake, K., Yokoyama, Y., J. Org. Chem. 72(5): 1634-8 (2007).

Chiral helicenoid diarylethene with highly diastereoselective photocyclization.
Tani, Y., Ubukata, T., Yokoyama, Y., Yokoyama, Y., J. Org. Chem. 72(5): 1639-44 (2007).

Elucidation of control mechanisms discovered during adaptive manipulation of [Ru(dpb)₃](PF₆)₂ emission in the solution phase.
Montgomery, M.A., Damrauer, N.H., J. Phys. Chem. A 111(8): 1426-33 (2007).

Gamma ray interaction with bismuth silicate glasses.
El-Batal, F.H., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 254(2): 243-53 (2007).

Color center formation in [alpha]-Al₂O₃ induced by high energy heavy ions.
Song, Y.F., Liu, Q., Sun, Y.M., Liu, H., Zhu, Z.Y., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 254(2): 268-72 (2007).

Photochromism of arylchromenes: Remarkable modification of absorption properties and lifetimes of o-quinonoid intermediates.
Moorthy, J.N., Venkatakrishnan, P., Samanta, S., Kumar, D.K., Org. Lett. 9(5): 919-22 (2007).

Photochemical dehydration of acetamide in a cryogenic matrix.
Duvernay, F., Chatron-Michaud, P., Borget, F., Birney, D.M., Chiavassa, T., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 9(9): 1099-106 (2007).

Optical properties of heavy metal oxide glasses before and after [gamma]-irradiation.
Sharma, G., Thind, K.S., Monika, Singh, H., Manupriya, Gerward, L., Phys. Status Solidi A 204(2): 591-601 (2007).

Color centers in gamma-irradiated YAP crystals grown by the Czochralski method.
Dong, Y.J., Xu, J., Zhou, G.Q., Zhao, G.J., Su, L.B., Xu, X.D., Li, H.J., Si, J.L., Phys. Status Solidi A 204(2): 608-12 (2007).

Synthesis and optical properties of novel aromatic foldamers with iminodicarbonyl linkers.
Masu, H., Kohmoto, S., Yuki Gosei Kagaku Kyokaishi 65(2): 139-50 (2007).

Thermodynamics

ESR Studies

Excited States

Photochemistry

Reversible tuning of lasing in cholesteric liquid crystals controlled by light-emitting diodes.
Chilaya, G., Chanishvili, A., Petriashvili, G., Barberi, R., Bartolino, R., Cipparrone, G., Mazzidla, A., Shibaev, P.V., Adv. Mater. (Weinheim, Ger.) 19(4): 565-8 (2007).

Light-driven supramolecular chirality in propeller-like hydrogen-bonded complexes that show columnar mesomorphism.
Vera, F., Tejedor, R.M., Romero, P., Barbera, J., Ros, M.B., Serrano, J.L., Sierra, T., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 46(11): 1873-7 (2007).

Ruthenium nitrosyls derived from polypyridine ligands with carboxamide or imine nitrogen donor(S): Isoelectronic complexes with different NO photolability.
Rose, M.J., Patra, A.K., Alcid, E.A., Olmstead, M.M., Mascharak, P.K., Inorg. Chem. 46(6): 2328-38 (2007).

Photochemical reactivity of the triosmium cluster 1,1-Os₃(CO)₁₀(bpcd) in the presence of P(OEt)₃ and X-ray crystal structure of HOs₃(CO)₇[P(OEt)₃][[mu]-{PPh(C₆H₄)}C=C(PPh₂)C(O)CH₂C(O)]: Unexpected ortho metalation and cluster face capping by a diphosphine ligand.
Watson, W.H., Strugatskiy, A., Wu, G.M., Richmond, M.G., J. Chem. Crystallogr. 37(4): 247-53 (2007).

Wavelength and ligand peripheral groups effects in photoredox chemistry of [Fe(R-salen)(Br-koji)] complexes (Salen = N,N′-ethylenebis(R-salicylideneiminato); koji=5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one).
Sima, J., J. Chil. Chem. Soc. 52(1): 1123-5 (2007).

Reactions of the rhenium fragment ([eta]⁵-C₅Me₅)Re(CO)₂ with chlorinated ethylenes: Coordination and C-Cl bond activation.
Arancibia, R., Godoy, F., Garland, M.T., Ibanez, A., Baggio, R., Klahn, A.H., J. Organomet. Chem. 692(5): 963-7 (2007).

Photoisomerization and thermal isomerization of arylazoimidazoles.
Otsuki, J., Suwa, K., Sarker, K.K., Sinha, C., J. Phys. Chem. A 111(8): 1403-9 (2007).

Photochemical behavior of luminescent compositions based on antimony(III) and europium(III) complexes in high-pressure polyethylene.
Mirochnik, A.G., Zhikhareva, P.A., Sedakova, T.V., Karasev, V.E., Russ. J. Phys. Chem. 81(2): 297-300 (2007).

Radiation Chemistry

Mechanism of electron beam poled SHG in 0.95GeS₂ • 0.05In₂S₃ chalcogenide glasses.
Dong, G.P., Tao, H.Z., Xiao, X.D., Lin, C.G., Zhao, X.J., Mao, S., J. Phys. Chem. Solids 68(2): 158-61 (2007).

Ion beam analysis of defects and strain in swift heavy ion irradiated InGaAs/GaAs heterostructures.
Dhamodaran, S., Sathish, N., Pathak, A.P., Avasthi, D.K., Muralidharan, R., Sundaravel, B., Nair, K.G.M., Rao, D.V.S., Muraleedharan, K., Emfietzoglou, D., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 254(2): 283-8 (2007).

Incident-energy dependence of crystalline structures of ion beam deposited Au thin films.
Takizawa, T., Maeda, T., Kiuchi, M., Yoshimura, S., Hamaguchi, S., Philos. Mag. 87(10): 1487-95 (2007).

Chemistry of proton track registration in cellulose nitrate polymers.
Mitchell, J.W., Addagada, A., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 691-8 (2007).

Radiation-induced degradation of hydroxyapatite/poly L-lactide composite biomaterial.
Suljovrujic, E., Ignjatovic, N., Uskokovic, D., Mitric, M., Mitrovic, M., Tomic, S., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 722-8 (2007).

Reduction of the 2,4,6-trichloroanisole content in cork stoppers using gamma radiation.
Pereira, C., Gil, L., Carrico, L., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 729-32 (2007).

Multiphase Systems

Fabrication of hollow carbon nanospheres encapsulating platinum nanoparticles using a photocatalytic reaction.
Ng, Y.H., Ikeda, S., Harada, T., Higashida, S., Sakata, T., Mori, H., Matsumura, M., Adv. Mater. (Weinheim, Ger.) 19(4): 597-601 (2007).

Photocatalytic degradation of citric acid under different conditions: TiO₂ heterogeneous photocatalysis against homogeneous photolytic processes promoted by Fe(III) and H₂O₂.
Quici, N., Morgada, M.E., Gettar, R.T., Bolte, M., Litter, M.I., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 117-24 (2007).

Heterogeneous photocatalytic decomposition of gas-phase chlorobenzene.
Zhang, L.F., Sawell, S., Moralejo, C., Anderson, W.A., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 135-42 (2007).

A comprehensive assessment of supported titania photocatalysts in a fluidized bed photoreactor: Photocatalytic activity and adherence stability.
Qiu, W., Zheng, Y., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 151-62 (2007).

Photocatalytic activity and OH radical formation on TiO₂ in the relation to crystallinity.
Tryba, B., Toyoda, M., Morawski, A.W., Nonaka, R., Inagaki, M., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 163-8 (2007).

Structural peculiarities of TiO₂ and Pt/TiO₂ catalysts for the photocatalytic oxidation of aqueous solution of Acid Orange 7 Dye upon ultraviolet light.
Kryukova, G.N., Zenkovets, G.A., Shutilov, A.A., Wilde, M., Gunther, K., Fassler, D., Richter, K., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 169-76 (2007).

Iodosulfuron degradation by TiO₂ photocatalysis: Kinetic and reactional pathway investigations.
Sleiman, M., Conchon, P., Ferronato, C., Chovelon, J.M., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 279-90 (2007).

Dye sensitized artificial photosynthesis in the gas phase over thin and thick TiO₂ films under UV and visible light irradiation.
Ozcan, O., Yukruk, F., Akkaya, E.U., Uner, D., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 291-7 (2007).

Photocatalytic oxidation of propene at low concentration.
Lillo-Rodenas, M.A., Bouazza, N., Berenguer-Murcia, A., Linares-Salinas, J.J., Soto, P., Linares-Solano, A., Appl. Catal., B 71(3-4): 298-309 (2007).

Behaviour of silicon released during alteration of nuclear waste glass in compacted clay.
Pozo, C., Bildstein, O., Raynal, J., Jullien, M., Valcke, E., Appl. Clay Sci. 35(3-4): 258-67 (2007).

Tuning the resonant frequency of single-walled carbon nanotube bundle oscillators through electron-beam-induced cross-link formations - art. no. 081912.
Jaroenapibal, P., Luzzi, D.E., Evoy, S., Appl. Phys. Lett. 90: 081912 (2007).

Carbamic acid produced by the UV/EUV irradiation of interstellar ice analogs.
Chen, Y.J., Nuevo, M., Hsieh, J.M., Yih, T.S., Sun, W.H., Ip, W.H., Fung, H.S., Chiang, S.Y., Lee, Y.Y., Chen, J.M., Wu, C.Y.R., Astron. Astrophys. 464(1): 253-7 (2007).

Photodimerization of acenaphthylene within a nanocapsule: excited state lifetime dependent dimer selectivity.
Kaanumalle, L.S., Ramamurthy, V., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (10): 1062-4 (2007).

Irreversible isomerization of the azobenzene derivate Methyl Orange on Au(111).
Henzl, J., Bredow, T., Morgenstern, K., Chem. Phys. Lett. 435(4-6): 278-82 (2007).

Production of active lysozyme films by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation at 355 nm.
Purice, A., Schou, J., Kingshott, P., Dinescu, M., Chem. Phys. Lett. 435(4-6): 350-3 (2007).

Room temperature dc electrical conductivity studies of electron-beam irradiated carbon nanotubes.
Gupta, S., Patel, R.J., Smith, N., Giedd, R.E., Hui, D., Diamond Relat. Mater. 16(2): 236-42 (2007).

Using photoelectrochemical measurements for distinguishing between direct and indirect hole transfer processes on anatase: Case of oxalic acid.
Waldner, G., Gomez, R., Neumann-Spallart, M., Electrochim. Acta 52(7): 2634-9 (2007).

Preparation and characterization of In(OH)₃ nanocrystal with high photocatalytic activity and stability.
Chen, Y.S., Wang, X.X., Li, D.Z., Fu, X.Z., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 28(2): 355-7 (2007).

Photochemical substitution reactions involving nitrosylpentacyanoferrate(II) iodide system using cadmium sulphide as semiconductor.
Chouhan, M.S., Singh, S., Khandelwal, R.C., Indian J. Chem., Sect. A: Inorg., Bio-inorg., Phys., Theor. Anal. Chem. 46(2): 263-5 (2007).

TiO₂-mediated photoelectrochemical decoloration of methylene blue in the presence of peroxodisulfate.
Valatka, E., Kulesius, Z., J. Appl. Electrochem. 37(4): 415-20 (2007).

Preparation of square rod TiO₂: Effect of solvent on morphology and its photocatalytic performance.
Hasegawa, A., Yanagiya, S., Kudo, T., Akazawa, T., Kakuta, N., J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 115(1337): 59-64 (2007).

Fabrication of nanostructured functional materials using exfoliated nanosheets as a building block.
Sasaki, T., J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 115(1337): 9-16 (2007).

One-step sol-gel preparation and enhanced photocatalytic activity of porous polyoxometalate-tantalum pentoxide nanocomposites.
Jiang, S.J., Guo, Y.H., Wang, C.H., Qu, X.S., Li, L., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 308(1): 208-15 (2007).

Surfactant-assistant and facile synthesis of hollow ZnS nanospheres.
Dong, L.H., Chu, Y., Zhang, Y.P., Liu, Y., Yang, F.Y., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 308(1): 258-64 (2007).

Optical and electrical properties of obliquely deposited a-GeSe₂ films.
Bhardwaj, P., Shishodia, P.K., Mehra, R.M., J. Mater. Sci. 42(4): 1196-201 (2007).

Raman spectroscopic analysis of sulphur-doped TiO₂ by co-grinding with TiS₂.
Wang, J., Zhang, Q.W., Yin, S., Sato, T., Saito, F., J. Phys. Chem. Solids 68(2): 189-92 (2007).

Preparation of Fe₂O₃/SrTiO₃ composite powders and their photocatalytic properties.
Zhang, H.T., Wu, X.B., Wang, Y.M., Chen, X.Y., Li, Z.S., Yu, T., Ye, J.H., Zou, Z.G., J. Phys. Chem. Solids 68(2): 280-3 (2007).

Hierarchical pore structures fabricated by electron irradiation of silicone grease and their applications to superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic films.
Lee, E.J., Lee, H.M., Li, Y., Hong, L.Y., Kim, D.P., Cho, S.O., Macromol. Rapid Commun. 28(3): 246-51 (2007).

Synthesis of US nanocrystals with different morphologies via an ultraviolet irradiation route.
Yao, S.W., Han, Y.X., Liu, W.X., Zhang, W.G., Wang, H.Z., Mater. Chem. Phys. 101(2-3): 247-50 (2007).

Swift heavy ion beam irradiation induced modifications in structural, morphological and optical properties of CdS thin films.
Chandramohan, S., Sathyamoorthy, R., Sudhagar, P., Kanjilal, D., Kabiraj, D., Asokan, K., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 254(2): 236-42 (2007).

Polymers

Effect of 50 MeV Li-ion irradiation on thermal and structural characteristics of polymer blends.
Sharma, A., Qureshi, A., Singh, N.L., Shrinet, V., Avasthi, D.K., Rakshit, A.K., Indian J. Pure Appl. Phys. 45(2): 127-30 (2007).

Melt flow properties of starch-filled linear low density polyethylene: Effect of photoinitiators.
Bagheri, R., Naimian, F., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 178-82 (2007).

Biocompatibility and antibacterial activity of chitosan and hyaluronic acid immobilized polyester fibers.
Jou, C.H., Yuan, L., Lin, S.M., Hwang, M.C., Chou, W.L., Yu, D.G., Yang, M.C., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 220-5 (2007).

Influence of pigment properties on UV-curing efficiency.
Macarie, L., Ilia, G., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 247-52 (2007).

Degree of conversion versus the depth of polymerization of an organically modified ceramic dental restoration composite by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Silva, F.F., Mendes, L.C., Ferreira, M., Benzi, M.R., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 325-30 (2007).

Phospholipid polymer hydrogel formed by the photodimerization of cinnamoyl groups in the polymer side chain.
Yamaguchi, J., Watanabe, J., Takai, M., Ishihara, K., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 44-50 (2007).

Surface characterization of polyethylene films modified by gaseous plasma.
Deshmukh, R.R., Shetty, A.R., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 449-57 (2007).

Synthesis of starch-based plastic films by electron beam irradiation.
El-Mohdy, H.L.A., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 504-13 (2007).

Photodegradation of multilayer films based on PET copolymers.
Fechine, G.J.M., Souto-Maior, R.M., Rabello, M.S., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 51-7 (2007).

Polyethylenes/PET blend compatibilization with maleic anhydride modified polyethylenes obtained by a UV preirradiation process.
Martinez, J.G., Benavides, R., Guerrer, C., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 560-7 (2007).

Effect of gamma irradiation on the optical properties of CR-39 polymer.
Sharma, T., Aggarwal, S., Kumar, S., Mittal, V.K., Kalsi, P.C., Manchanda, V.K., J. Mater. Sci. 42(4): 1127-30 (2007).

Thermal study on structural changes and phase transition in high-energy electron-irradiated blends of P(VDF-TrFE) copolymers.
Guo, S.S., Sun, C.L., Wu, T.S., Zhao, X.Z., Chan, H.L.W., J. Mater. Sci. 42(4): 1184-9 (2007).

Functional, hierarchically structured poly(diacetylene)s via supramolecular self-assembly.
Jahnke, E., Millerioux, A.S., Severin, N., Rabe, J.P., Frauenrath, H., Macromol. Biosci. 7(2): 136-43 (2007).

Mechanism of UV-induced gelation of acryloyl-type monomer and polymer solutions using persulfate as photoinitiator.
Ikkai, F., Adachi, E., Macromol. Chem. Phys. 208(3): 271-6 (2007).

Aryltriazene photopolymers for UV-laser applications: Improved synthesis and photodecomposition study.
Nagel, M., Hany, R., Lippert, T., Molberg, M., Nuesch, F.A., Rentsch, D., Macromol. Chem. Phys. 208(3): 277-86 (2007).

Study of novel PU-type polymeric photoinitiators comprising of side-chain benzophenone and coinitiator amine: Effect of macromolecular structure on photopolymerization.
Wei, J., Wang, H.Y., Jiang, X.S., Yin, J., Macromol. Chem. Phys. 208(3): 287-94 (2007).

Exposure reciprocity law in photopolymerization of multi-functional acrylates and methacrylates.
Feng, L., Suh, B.I., Macromol. Chem. Phys. 208(3): 295-306 (2007).

Temperature and pH-sensitive swelling behavior of binary DMAEMA/4VP grafts on poly(propylene) films.
Burillo, G., Bucio, E., Arenas, E., Lopez, G.P., Macromol. Mater. Eng. 292(2): 214-9 (2007).

Synthesis and two-photon absorption property of new [pi]-conjugated dendritic fluorophores containing styrylpyridyl moieties.
Yan, Y.X., Fan, H.H., Guo, Y.H., Lam, C.K., Huang, H., Tian, Y.P., Sun, Y.H., Tian, L., Wang, C.K., Wang, H.Z., Chen, X.M., Mater. Chem. Phys. 101(2-3): 329-35 (2007).

Enhanced photostability of photoluminescent dye-doped solutions and polymers with the addition of dielectric-oxide micro-particles.
Ahmad, M., Opt. Commun. 271(2): 457-61 (2007).

Enhanced crystallinity of PTFE by ion irradiation in a dense plasma focus.
Sadiq, M., Ahmad, S., Shafiq, M., Zakaullah, M., Plasma Processes Polym. 4(2): 186-91 (2007).

Temperature-sensitive porous membrane production through radiation co-grafting of NIPAAm on/in PVDF porous membrane.
Liu, Q., Zhu, Z.Y., Yang, X.M., Chen, X.L., Song, Y.F., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 707-13 (2007).

Programming control of intelligent drug releases in response to single and binary environmental stimulation signals using sensor and electroresponsive hydrogel.
Sakata, S., Uchida, K., Kaetsu, I., Kita, Y., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 733-7 (2007).

Software control of intelligent drug releases using stimuli-responsive release systems and IR data communication.
Sakata, S., Uchida, K., Kaetsu, I., Kita, Y., Tsuji, D., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 738-40 (2007).

Correlation of processing parameters and in situ temperatures for electron beam irradiated polycarbonate.
Chen, J., Czayka, M., Uribe, R.M., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 741-3 (2007).

Photo- and thermal degradation of MDMO-PPV:PCBM blends.
Chambon, S., Rivaton, A., Gardette, J.L., Firon, M., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 91(5): 394-8 (2007).

Biological & Medical Aspects

Thermal electrons and Watson Crick AT(-).
Chen, E.C.M., Chen, E.S., Chem. Phys. Lett. 435(4-6): 331-5 (2007).

Monte Carlo treatment planning for photon and electron beams.
Reynaert, N., van der Marck, S.C., Schaart, D.R., Vander Zee, W., Van Vliet-Vroegindeweij, C., Tomsej, M., Jansen, J., Heijmen, B., Coghe, M., De Wagter, C., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 643-86 (2007).

Cryoradiolytic reduction of heme proteins: Maximizing dose-dependent yield.
Denisov, I.G., Victoria, D.C., Sligar, S.G., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 714-21 (2007).

Solar Energy

Photocatalytic performance of HMS doped with chromium or vanadium for hydrogen production in aqueous formic acid solution.
Shi, J.W., Guo, L.J., Huaxue Xuebao 65(4): 323-8 (2007).

Tuning of ruthenium complex properties using pyrrole- and pyrrolidine-containing polypyridine ligands.
Martineau, D., Beley, M., Gros, P.C., Cazzanti, S., Caramori, S., Bignozzi, C.A., Inorg. Chem. 46(6): 2272-7 (2007).

Quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells with a novel efficient absorbent for liquid electrolyte based on PAA-PEG hybrid.
Lan, Z., Wu, J.H., Lin, J.M., Huang, M.L., J. Power Sources 164(2): 921-5 (2007).

Use of mixed dyes in a photogalvanic cell for solar energy conversion and storage: EDTA-thionine-azur-B system.
Lal, C., J. Power Sources 164(2): 926-30 (2007).

Relation between exciplex formation and photovoltaic properties of PPV polymer-based blends.
Yin, C.H., Kietzke, T., Kumke, M., Neher, D., Horhold, H.H., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 91(5): 411-5 (2007).

Hybrid solar cells using PbS nanoparticles.
Gunes, S., Fritz, K.P., Neugebauer, H., Sariciftci, N.S., Kumar, S., Scholes, G.D., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 91(5): 420-3 (2007).

Solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells based on spiro-MeOTAD.
Howie, W.H., Harris, J.E., Jennings, J.R., Peter, L.M., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 91(5): 424-6 (2007).

New perylene derivative dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells.
Zafer, C., Kus, M., Turkmen, G., Dincalp, H., Demic, S., Kuban, B., Teoman, Y., Icli, S., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 91(5): 427-31 (2007).

Highly efficient solid-state dye-sensitized TiO₂ solar cells via control of retardation of recombination using novel donor-antenna dyes.
Karthikeyan, C.S., Peter, K., Wietasch, H., Thelakkat, M., Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cells 91(5): 432-9 (2007).

Industrial & Environmental Applications

Electrochemical redundant microsensor arrays for glucose monitoring with patterned polymer films.
Mugweru, A., Clark, B.L., Pishko, M.V., Electroanalysis 19(4): 453-8 (2007).

Covalently-attached heparin multilayer coatings on the luminal surface of silicone-coated vascular graft.
Yue, X.L., Tian, W.J., Yang, J.Z., Ma, F., Ren, N.Q., Huaxue Xuebao 65(4): 367-72 (2007).

Cotton fabric surface modification for improved UV radiation protection using sol-gel process.
Abidi, N., Hequet, E., Tarimala, S., Dai, L.L., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 104(1): 111-7 (2007).

N-doped TiO₂ nanotubes with visible light photo-activity for degradation of methyl orange in water.
Huang, L.H., Sun, Z.X., Liu, Y.L., J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 115(1337): 28-31 (2007).

Influence of the size of gold nanoparticles deposited on TiO₂ upon the photocatalytic destruction of oxalic acid.
Iliev, V., Tomova, D., Bilyarska, L., Tyuliev, G., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 263(1-2): 32-8 (2007).

Insight towards the role of platinum in the photocatalytic mineralisation of organic compounds.
Denny, F., Scott, J., Chiang, K., Teoh, W.Y., Amal, R., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 263(1-2): 93-102 (2007).

Synthesis, photoluminescence, thermoluminescence and dosimetry properties of novel phosphor Zn(BO₂)₂:Tb.
Li, J., Zhang, C.X., Tang, Q., Zhang, Y.L., Hao, J.Q., Su, Q., Wang, S.B., J. Phys. Chem. Solids 68(2): 143-7 (2007).

Influence of base additives on the reaction-diffusion front of model chemically amplified photoresists.
Vogt, B.D., Kang, S.H., Prabhu, V.M., Rao, A., Lin, E.K., Wu, W.L., Satija, S.K., Turnquest, K., J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B: Microelectron. Nanometer Struct.-Process., Meas., Phenom. 25(1): 175-82 (2007).

Remarkably efficient acid generation in chemically amplified resist from quantum chemistry modeling.
Granovsky, A.A., Bochenkova, A.V., Suetin, N., Fryer, D., Singh, V., J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B: Microelectron. Nanometer Struct.-Process., Meas., Phenom. 25(1): 58-68 (2007).

Photon-beam lithography reaches 12.5 nm half-pitch resolution.
Solak, H.H., Ekinci, Y., Kaser, P., Park, S., J. Vac. Sci. Tech. B: Microelectron. Nanometer Struct.-Process., Meas., Phenom. 25(1): 91-5 (2007).

Crystal-to-crystal photoinduced electron transfer generating photoacids to formulate water-borne photopolymers.
Ichimura, K., Aoki, K., Macromol. Rapid Commun. 28(3): 340-5 (2007).

Thermoluminescence of Ba_0.97Ca_0.03SO₄:Eu irradiated with 48 MeV ⁷Li ion beam.
Lochab, S.P., Salah, N., Sahare, P.D., Chauhan, R.S., Ranjan, R., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 254(2): 231-5 (2007).

Enhancement of NO_x abatement by advancing initiation of C₃H₆ oxidation chemistry with a corona radical shower.
Shang, K.F., Wu, Y., Li, J., Li, G.F., Li, D., Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. 16(1): 104-9 (2007).

Treatment of wastewater having estrogen activity by ionizing radiation.
Kimura, A., Taguchi, M., Ohtani, Y., Shimada, Y., Hiratsuka, H., Kojima, T., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 76(4): 699-706 (2007).

Theoretical Studies

Competition between mono- and bimolecular reactions of artemisinin alkoxyl radicals.
Solodova, S.L., Denisov, E.T., Russ. Chem. Bull. 55(9): 1557-65 (2006).

Vibronic spectra of the lower excited singlet states of styrene: A Time Dependent Density Functional Theory study.
de Groot, M., Buma, W.J., Chem. Phys. Lett. 435(4-6): 224-9 (2007).

Theoretical study of water decomposition on TiO₂ surface.
Wei, Z.G., Li, Q.S., Zhang, H.X., Lewis, J.P., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 28(2): 350-1 (2007).

Reviews

Chromones and bischromones: an account of photoinduced reactions.
Kumar, R., Yusuf, M., ARKIVOC : 239-64 (2006).

Chromatographic and electrophoretic methods for the analysis of biomarkers of oxidative damage to macromolecules (DNA, lipids, and proteins).
Mateos, R., Bravo, L., J. Sep. Sci. 30(2): 175-91 (2007).

Chemical recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate).
Karayannidis, G.P., Achilias, D.S., Macromol. Mater. Eng. 292(2): 128-46 (2007).

Controlled/living radical polymerization: Features, developments, and perspectives.
Braunecker, W.A., Matyjaszewski, K., Prog. Polym. Sci. 32(1): 93-146 (2007).