NDRL Radiation Chemistry Data Center Recent Papers in Radiation and Photochemistry 07/28/08 #08_09

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

Triplet excitation energy transfer in choleic acid crystals.
Kook, S.K., Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. 28(12): 2409-13 (2007).

Protolytic equilibria and photodegradation of quercetin in aqueous solution.
Momic, T., Savic, J., Cernigoj, U., Trebse, P., Vasic, V., Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 72(11): 1447-60 (2007).

Model real-time quantum dynamical simulations of proton transfer in the green fluorescent protein (GFP).
Zhang, H., Smith, S.C., J. Theor. Comput. Chem. 6(4): 789-802 (2007).

Fully reversible interconversion between locally excited fluorophore, exciplex, and radical ion pair demonstrated by a new magnetic field effect.
Kattnig, D.R., Rosspeintner, A., Grampp, G., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(5): 960-2 (2008).

Enhanced radical-scavenging activity of naturally-oriented artepillin C derivatives.
Manda, S., Nakanishi, I., Ohkubo, K., Uto, Y., Kawashima, T., Hori, H., Fukuhara, K., Okuda, H., Ozawa, T., Ikota, N., Fukuzumi, S., Anzai, K., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (5): 626-8 (2008).

Excited state intramolecular proton transfer dynamics of semi-rigid polyquinoline in solution and polymer film.
Kim, C.H., Chang, D.W., Kim, S., Park, S.Y., Joo, T., Chem. Phys. Lett. 450(4-6): 302-7 (2008).

New and efficient arrays for photoinduced charge separation based on perylene bisimide and corroles.
Flamigni, L., Ventura, B., Tasior, M., Becherer, T., Langhals, H., Gryko, D.T., Chem.--Eur. J. 14(1): 169-83 (2008).

Contrasting photodynamics between C₆₀-dithiapyrene and C₆₀-pyrene dyads.
Guldi, D.M., Spanig, F., Kreher, D., Perepichka, I.F., van der Pol, C., Bryce, M.R., Ohkubo, K., Fukuzumi, S., Chem.--Eur. J. 14(1): 250-8 (2008).

Photooxidation of guanine by a ruthenium dipyridophenazine complex intercalated in a double-stranded polynucleotide monitored directly by picosecond visible and infrared transient absorption spectroscopy.
Elias, B., Creely, C., Doorley, G.W., Feeney, M.M., Moucheron, C., Kirsch-De Mesmaeker, A., Dyer, J., Grills, D.C., George, M.W., Matousek, P., Parker, A.W., Towrie, M., Kelly, J.M., Chem.--Eur. J. 14(1): 369-75 (2008).

Photoinduced oxidation reaction of benzotrifluoride with OH radical by the laser flash method.
Zhang, R.X., Ye, Z.L., Shen, Y., Dong, W.B., Hou, H.Q., Chin. J. Chem. 26(1): 198-201 (2008).

Studies on the photodynamic mechanism of tetrapyrrole compounds by laser flash photolysis.
Deng, K., Chen, Z.L., Zhou, X.P., Wang, W.F., Yang, X.X., Tian, J., Chin. J. Chem. 26(1): 202-7 (2008).

Time-resolved spectral analysis of ultrafast isomerization dynamics of retinal in bacteriorhodopsin.
Wu, Y.S., Zhong, S., Ai, X.C., Hu, K.S., Zhang, J.P., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 29(1): 140-3 (2008).

Singlet excited state energy transfer among pigments in HL-LH2.
Zhao, X.H., Liang, J., Ma, F., Su, W.J., Wang, P., Fu, L.M., Ai, X.C., Zhang, J.P., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 29(1): 149-53 (2008).

Direct oxidation of L-cysteine by [Fe^III(bpy)₂(CN)₂]⁺ and [Fe^III(bpy)(CN)₄]^-.
Wang, X.G., Stanbury, D.M., Inorg. Chem. 47(3): 1224-36 (2008).

Synthesis, characterization, and DFT/TD-DFT calculations of highly phosphorescent blue light-emitting anionic iridium complexes.
Di Censo, D., Fantacci, S., De Angelis, F., Klein, C., Evans, N., Kalyanasundaram, K., Bolink, H.J., Gratzel, M., Nazeeruddin, M.K., Inorg. Chem. 47(3): 980-9 (2008).

Chloride anion controlled molecular "switching". Binding of 2,5,7-trinitro-9-dicyanomethylenefluorene-C₆₀ by tetrathiafulvalene calix[4]pyrrole and photophysical generation of two different charge-separated states.
Nielsen, K.A., Sarova, G.H., Martin-Gomis, L., Fernandez-Lazaro, F., Stein, P.C., Sanguinet, L., Levillain, E., Sessler, J.L., Guldi, D.M., Sastre-Santos, A., Jeppesen, J.O., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(2): 460-2 (2008).

Direct observation of the preference of hole transfer over electron transfer for radical ion pair recombination in donor-bridge-acceptor molecules.
Dance, Z.E.X., Ahrens, M.J., Vega, A.M., Ricks, A.B., McCamant, D.W., Ratner, M.A., Wasielewski, M.R., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 830-2 (2008).

Solid-state photodecarbonylation of diphenylcyclopropenone: A quantum chain process made possible by ultrafast energy transfer.
Kuzmanich, G., Natarajan, A., Chin, K.K., Veerman, M., Mortko, C.J., Garcia-Garibay, M.A., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1140-1 (2008).

Synthesis, characterization, DFT studies and DNA binding of mixed platinum(II) complexes containing quinoxaline and 1,2-dithiolate ligands.
Mitsopoulou, C.A., Dagas, C.E., Makedonas, C., J. Inorg. Biochem. 102(1): 77-86 (2008).

Photoinduced electron transfer between hen egg white lysozyme and anticancer drug menadione.
Banerjee, S., Choudhury, S.D., Dasgupta, S., Basua, S., J. Lumin. 128(3): 437-44 (2008).

Photo-CIDNP MAS NMR beyond the T₁ limit by fast cycles of polarization extinction and polarization generation.
Daviso, E., Diller, A., Alia, A., Matysik, J., Jeschke, G., J. Magn. Reson. 190(1): 43-51 (2008).

One-electron oxidation of 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic and 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acids in aqueous solution. The involvement of radical cations and the influence of structural effects and pH on the side-chain fragmentation reactivity.
Bietti, M., Capone, A., J. Org. Chem. 73(2): 618-29 (2008).

The Hammett relationship and reactions in the excited electronic state: Hemithioindigo Z/E-photoisomerization.
Cordes, T., Schadendorf, T., Priewisch, B., Ruck-Braun, K., Zinth, W., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(4): 581-8 (2008).

Proton-transfer mediated quenching of pyrene/indole charge-transfer states in isooctane solutions.
Altamirano, M.S., Bohorquez, M.D., Previtali, C.M., Chesta, C.A., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(4): 589-93 (2008).

Solvent and spectral effects in the ultrafast charge recombination dynamics of excited donor-acceptor complexes.
Feskov, S.V., Ionkin, V.N., Ivanov, A.I., Hagemann, H., Vauthey, E., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(4): 594-601 (2008).

Does bimolecular charge recombination in highly exergonic electron transfer afford the triplet excited state or the ground state of a photosensitizer?
Murakami, M., Ohkubo, K., Mandal, P., Ganguly, T., Fukuzumi, S., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(4): 635-42 (2008).

Effect of temperature on excited-state proton tunneling in wt-green fluorescent protein.
Leiderman, P., Gepshtein, R., Tsimberov, I., Huppert, D., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(4): 1232-9 (2008).

Photoinduced charge separation and recombination in acridine-triarylamine-based redox cascades.
Holzapfel, M., Lambert, C., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1227-43 (2008).

Photoinduced intramolecular electron transfer of carbazole trimer-[60]fullerene studied by laser flash photolysis techniques.
Konno, T., El-Khouly, M.E., Nakamura, Y., Kinoshita, K., Araki, Y., Ito, O., Yoshihara, T., Tobita, S., Nishimura, J., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1244-9 (2008).

Photoisomerization of all-trans retinal triggered with femtosecond phase-locked pulse pairs - art. no. 014708.
Kojiri, T., Misawa, K., Lang, R., J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. 77: 014708 (2008).

Formation of noble-gas hydrides and decay of solvated protons revisited: diffusion-controlled reactions and hydrogen atom losses in solid noble gases.
Tanskanen, H., Khriachtchev, L., Lignell, A., Rasanen, M., Johansson, S., Khyzhniy, I., Savchenko, E., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(5): 692-701 (2008).

Optical Spectra

Efficient photoswitching of the nonlinear optical properties of dipolar photochromic zinc(II) complexes.
Aubert, V., Guerchais, V., Ishow, E., Hoang-Thi, K., Ledoux, I., Nakatani, K., Le Bozec, H., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(3): 577-80 (2008).

An anthracene-based photochromic macrocycle as a key ring component to switch a frequency of threading motion.
Hirose, K., Shiba, Y., Ishibashi, K., Doi, Y., Tobe, Y., Chem.--Eur. J. 14(3): 981-6 (2008).

Matrix isolation chemistry in a porous metal-organic framework: Photochemical substitutions of N₂ and H₂ in Zn₄O[([eta]⁶-1,4-benzenedicarboxylate)Cr(CO)₃]₃.
Kaye, S.S., Long, J.R., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 806-7 (2008).

Synthesis of hyperbranched polymers with rhenium(I) bis(stilbazoylimino)acephthalene complexes at the branching units.
Tse, C.W., Cheng, K.W., Chan, W.K., J. Inorg. Organomet. Polym. Mater. 18(1): 59-68 (2008).

Generation and annealing of defects in virgin fused silica (type III) upon ArF laser irradiation: Transmission measurements and kinetic model.
Muhlig, C., Stafast, H., Triebel, W., J. Non-Cryst. Solids 354(1): 25-31 (2008).

Three orthogonal chromophores operating independently within the same molecule.
Langhals, H., Rauscher, M., Struebe, J., Kuck, D., J. Org. Chem. 73(3): 1113-6 (2008).

Experimental studies on the chemiluminescence reaction mechanism of carbonate/bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of cobalt(II).
Liang, S.X., Zhao, L.X., Zhang, B.T., Lin, J.M., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(4): 618-23 (2008).

Characterization of the spironaphthooxazine doped photochromic glass: The effect of matrix polarity and pore size.
Kim, C.W., Oh, S.W., Kim, Y.H., Cha, H.G., Kang, Y.S., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1140-5 (2008).

Linkage isomerization as a mechanism for photochromic materials: Cyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl derivatives with chelatable functional groups.
To, T.T., Duke, C.B., Junker, C.S., O'Brien, C.M., Ross, C.R., Barnes, C.E., Webster, C.E., Burkey, T.J., Organometallics 27(2): 289-96 (2008).

Control of the site and potential of reduction and oxidation processes in [pi]-expanded quinoxalinoporphyrins.
Sintic, P.J., Wenbo, E., Ou, Z., Shao, J., McDonald, J.A., Cai, Z.L., Kadish, K.M., Crossley, M.J., Reimers, J.R., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(2): 515-27 (2008).

Processes involved in the high-temperature thermoluminescence of a Mn²⁺-doped MgF₂ phosphor.
Secu, M., Jipa, S., Secul, C.E., Zaharescu, T., Georgescu, R., Cutrubinis, M., Phys. Status Solidi B 245(1): 159-62 (2008).

Electrical discharges in mixtures of light and heavy water.
Mededovic, S., Finney, W.C., Locke, B.R., Plasma Processes Polym. 5(1): 76-83 (2008).

Thermodynamics

Concerted proton-electron transfer in pyridylphenols: The importance of the hydrogen bond.
Markle, T.F., Mayer, J.M., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(4): 738-40 (2008).

Detection and mechanistic relevance of transient ligand radicals formed during [Ru(bpy)₂(OH₂)]₂O⁴⁺-catalyzed water oxidation.
Cape, J.L., Hurst, J.K., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 827+ (2008).

ESR Studies

Probing mode and site of substrate water binding to the oxygen-evolving complex in the S₂ state of photosystem II by ¹⁷O-HYSCORE spectroscopy.
Su, J.H., Lubitz, W., Messinger, J., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 786-7 (2008).

Dose recovery tests using Ti-related ESR signals in quartz: First results.
Beerten, K., Rittner, S., Lomax, J., Radtke, U., Quat. Geochronol. 3(1-2): 143-9 (2008).

Two types of CO₂^- radicals threaten the fundamentals of ESR dating of tooth enamel.
Grun, R., Joannes-Boyau, R., Stringer, C., Quat. Geochronol. 3(1-2): 150-72 (2008).

Ammonium dithionate - A new material for highly sensitive EPR dosimetry.
Daniczuk, M., Gustafsson, H., Sastry, M.D., Lund, E., Lund, A., Spectrochim. Acta, Part A 69(1): 18-21 (2008).

Excited States

DNA-protein cross-links between guanine and lysine depend on the mechanism of oxidation for formation of C5 vs C8 guanosine adducts.
Xu, X.Y., Muller, J.G., Ye, Y., Burrows, C.J., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(2): 703-9 (2008).

Photochemistry

Synthesis and photolysis of hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrazole derivatives.
Ben-Hamadi, N., Louhichi, N., Msaddek, M., J. Chem. Res., Synop. (10): 569-71 (2007).

Synthesis and photo isomerization of fullerene- and oligo(phenylene ethynylene) - Azobenzene derivatives.
Shirai, Y., Sasaki, T., Guerrero, J.M., Yu, B.C., Hodge, P., Tour, J.M., ACS Nano 2(1): 97-106 (2008).

Chelation-assisted electrocyclic reactions of 3-alkenyl-2,2′-bipyridines: an efficient method for the synthesis of 5,6-dihydro-1,10-phenanthroline and 1,10-phenanthroline derivatives.
Takahashi, A., Hirose, Y., Kusama, H., Iwasawa, N., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (5): 609-11 (2008).

Electroenzymatic oxidation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons using chemical redox mediators in organic media.
Hernandez, C.E.L.R., Werberich, D.S., D'Elia, E., Electrochem. Commun. 10(1): 108-12 (2008).

Phenol transformation induced by UVA photolysis of the complex FeCl²⁺.
Khanra, S., Minero, C., Maurino, V., Pelizzetti, E., Dutta, B.K., Vione, D., Environ. Chem. Lett. 6(1): 29-34 (2008).

Photochemical generation and structure of vinyl radicals.
Goumans, T.P.M., van Alem, K., Lodder, G., Eur. J. Org. Chem. (3): 435-43 (2008).

A cyclobutadiene intermediate in the intramolecular cycloaddition of 4,15-bis(phenylethynyl)[2.2]paracyclophane.
Kubitschke, J., Hopf, H., Jones, P.G., Dix, I., Ernst, L., Eur. J. Org. Chem. (3): 548-54 (2008).

Ruthenium(II) 2,2′-bipyridyl tetrakis acetonitrile undergoes selective axial photocleavage.
Petroni, A., Slep, L.D., Etchenique, R., Inorg. Chem. 47(3): 951-6 (2008).

Strong intra- and intermolecular aurophilic interactions in a new series of brilliantly luminescent dinuclear cationic and neutral Au(I) benzimidazolethiolate complexes.
Schneider, J., Lee, Y.A., Perez, J., Brennessel, W.W., Flaschenriem, C., Eisenberg, R., Inorg. Chem. 47(3): 957-68 (2008).

Interplay among tetrahedrane, butterfly diradical, and planar rhombus structures in the chemistry of the binuclear iron carbonyl phosphinidene complexes Fe₂(CO)₆(PX)₂.
Silaghi-Dumitrescu, I., Bitterwolf, T.E., King, R.B., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 901-6 (2008).

Addition of adamantylidene to La₂@C₇₈: Isolation and single-crystal X-ray structural determination of the monoadducts.
Cao, B., Nikawa, H., Nakahodo, T., Tsuchiya, T., Maeda, Y., Akasaka, T., Sawa, H., Slanina, Z., Mizorogi, N., Nagase, S., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 983-9 (2008).

Photosensitized 2+2 cycloaddition reaction using homochirality generated by spontaneous crystallization.
Sakamoto, M., Kato, M., Aida, Y., Fujita, K., Mino, T., Fujita, T., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1132+ (2008).

Metal atoms collinear with the spiro carbon of 6,6-open adducts, M₂@C₈₀(Ad) (M = La and Ce, Ad = adamantylidene).
Yamada, M., Someya, C., Wakahara, T., Tsuchiya, T., Maeda, Y., Akasaka, T., Yoza, K., Horn, E., Liu, M.T.H., Mizorogi, N., Nagase, S., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1171-6 (2008).

Photooxidation of bilirubin to biliverdin and bilirubin structure.
McDonagh, A.F., Lightner, D.A., J. Chem. Educ. 85(2): 199-201 (2008).

Photooxidation of bilirubin to biliverdin and bilirubin structure - Reply.
Pillay, A.E., Salih, F.M., J. Chem. Educ. 85(2): 201 (2008).

Highly efficient photochemically induced thiyl radical-mediated racemization of aliphatic amines at 30 degrees C.
Routaboul, L., Vanthuyne, N., Gastaldi, S., Gil, G., Bertrand, M., J. Org. Chem. 73(2): 364-8 (2008).

Highly efficient cucurbit[8]uril-templated intramolecular photocycloaddition of 2-naphthalene-labeled poly(ethylene glycol) in aqueous solution.
Wu, X.L., Luo, L., Lei, L., Liao, G.H., Wu, L.Z., Tung, C.H., J. Org. Chem. 73(2): 491-4 (2008).

Unexpected solid-state photochemistry of an [alpha]-thiophenyl-[alpha]′-thiophenyl-S,S-dioxo-substituted ketone.
Resendiz, M.J.E., Taing, J., Khan, S.I., Garcia-Garibay, M.A., J. Org. Chem. 73(2): 638-43 (2008).

Intermolecular hydroaminations via strained (E)-cycloalkenes.
Moran, J., Cebrowski, P.H., Beauchemin, A.M., J. Org. Chem. 73(3): 1004-7 (2008).

Thermal and photochemical reactions of Fischer carbene complexes with trialkylsilyl-substituted alkynes.
Li, Z., Moser, W.H., Zhang, W.Q., Hua, C.H., Sun, L.D., J. Organomet. Chem. 693(2): 361-7 (2008).

Radiation Chemistry

Low energy electron impact in gas phase glycine, alanine and propanoic acid: Electronic, vibrational excitations and negative ions.
Abouaf, R., Chem. Phys. Lett. 451(1-3): 25-30 (2008).

Effects of vacuum on fused silica UV damage.
Xu, S.Z., Lv, H.B., Yuan, X.D., Huang, J., Jiang, X.D., Wang, H.J., Zu, X.T., Zheng, W.G., Chin. Phys. Lett. 25(1): 223-6 (2008).

Probing the mechanism of carbon-hydrogen bond activation by photochemically generated hydridotris(pyrazolyl)borato carbonyl rhodium complexes: New experimental and theoretical investigations.
Blake, A.J., George, M.W., Hall, M.B., McMaster, J., Portius, P., Sun, X.Z., Towrie, M., Webster, C.E., Wilson, C., Zaric, S.D., Organometallics 27(2): 189-201 (2008).

Electron-driven acid-base chemistry: Proton transfer from hydrogen chloride to ammonia.
Eustis, S.N., Radisic, D., Bowen, K.H., Bachorz, R.A., Haranczyk, M., Schenter, G.K., Gutowski, M., Science (Washington, D. C.) 319(5865): 936-9 (2008).

Experimental Studies

Calculation of activities of ions in molten salts with potential application to the pyroprocessing of nuclear waste.
Salanne, M., Simon, C., Turq, P., Madden, P.A., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(4): 1177-83 (2008).

Hydrogen bonding in sodium alanate: A muon spin rotation study - art. no. 026401.
Kadono, R., Shimomura, K., Satoh, K.H., Takeshita, S., Koda, A., Nishiyama, K., Akiba, E., Ayabe, R.M., Kuba, M., Jensen, C.M., Phys. Rev. Lett. 100: 026401 (2008).

Multiphase Systems

Nonlinear transmission of photosensitive cholesteric liquid crystals due to spectral bandwidth auto-tuning or restoration.
Serak, S.V., Tabiryan, N.V., Bunning, T.J., Int. J. Nonlinear Opt. Phys. 16(4): 471-83 (2007).

EDTA-Directed synthesis of highly active porous titania with bicrystalline framework.
Liu, Y., Liu, C.Y., Zhang, Z.Y., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 7(12): 4339-45 (2007).

Microanalyses on Mo films before and after hydrogen ion irradiation.
Liu, C.H., Huang, N.K., Wang, D.Z., Yang, B., Surf. Interface Anal. 39(12-13): 937-41 (2007).

Unconventional ribbon-shaped [beta]-Ga₂O₃ tubes with mobile Sn nanowire fillings.
Hu, J.Q., Li, Q., Zhan, J.H., Jiao, Y., Liu, Z.W., Ringer, S.P., Bando, Y., Golberg, D., ACS Nano 2(1): 107-12 (2008).

Multicolor tuning of (Ln, P)-Doped YVO₄ nanoparticles by single-wavelength excitation.
Wang, F., Xue, X.J., Liu, X.G., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(5): 906-9 (2008).

Rigid oligoperylenediimide rods: Anion-[pi] slides with photosynthetic activity.
Perez-Velasco, A., Gorteau, V., Matile, S., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(5): 921-3 (2008).

A novel photocatalytic monolith reactor for multiphase heterogeneous photocatalysis.
Du, P., Cameiro, J.T., Moulijn, J.A., Mul, G., Appl. Catal., A 334(1-2): 119-28 (2008).

Visible light photocatalysis on praseodymium(III)-nitrate-modified TiO₂ prepared by an ultrasound method.
Su, W.Y., Chen, E.X., Wu, L., Wang, X.C., Wang, X.X., Fu, X.Z., Appl. Catal., B 77(3-4): 264-71 (2008).

Enhancement of the photocatalytic activity of pelletized TiO₂ for the oxidation of propene at low concentration.
Bouazza, N., Lillo-Rodenas, M.A., Linares-Solano, A., Appl. Catal., B 77(3-4): 284-93 (2008).

Formation of hydrogen peroxide from coal tar as hydrogen sources using 9-mesityl-10-methylacridinium ion as an effective photocatalyst.
Kotani, H., Ohkubo, K., Fukuzumi, S., Appl. Catal., B 77(3-4): 317-24 (2008).

Photocatalytic oxidation of toluene and trichloroethylene in the gas-phase by metallised (Pt, Ag) titanium dioxide.
Young, C., Lim, T.M., Chiang, K., Scott, J., Amal, R., Appl. Catal., B 78(1-2): 1-10 (2008).

Influence of amine template on the photoactivity of TiO₂ nanoparticles obtained by hydrothermal treatment.
Colon, G., Hidalgo, M.C., Navio, J.A., Melian, E.P., Diaz, O.G., Dona, J.M., Appl. Catal., B 78(1-2): 176-82 (2008).

Preparation and photocatalytic activity of boron-modified TiO₂ under UV and visible light.
Zaleska, A., Sobczak, J.W., Grabowska, E., Hupka, J., Appl. Catal., B 78(1-2): 92-100 (2008).

Nano-titania assisted photoreduction of Cr(VI) The role of the different TiO₂ polymorphs.
Cappelletti, G., Bianchi, C.L., Ardizzone, S., Appl. Catal., B 78(3-4): 193-201 (2008).

Preparation of carbon-coated W₁₈O₄₉ and its photoactivity under visible light.
Kojin, F., Mori, M., Noda, Y., Inagaki, M., Appl. Catal., B 78(3-4): 202-9 (2008).

Gas phase photocatalysis and liquid phase photocatalysis: Interdependence and influence of substrate concentration and photon flow on degradation reaction kinetics.
Brosillon, S., Lhomme, L., Vallet, C., Bouzaza, A., Wolbert, D., Appl. Catal., B 78(3-4): 232-41 (2008).

Ion irradiation effects on conduction in single-wall carbon nanotube networks.
Skakalova, V., Kaiser, A.B., Osvath, Z., Vertesy, G., Biro, L.P., Roth, S., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 90(4): 597-602 (2008).

Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nano-structured thin film with a silver hierarchical configuration.
Zheng, J.Y., Yu, H., Li, X.J., Zhang, S.Q., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1630-5 (2008).

The synthesis and kinetic growth of anisotropic silver particles loaded on TiO₂ surface by photoelectrochemical reduction method.
He, X., Zhao, X.J., Liu, B.S., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1705-9 (2008).

Low temperature deposition of TiO₂ thin films on polyvinyl alcohol fibers with photocatalytical and antibacterial activities.
Zhang, L.X., Wang, X.L., Peng, L., Su, Z.X., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1771-4 (2008).

Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic activities of F-doped TiO₂ nanotubes.
Yu, Y., Wu, H.H., Zhu, B.L., Wang, S.R., Huang, W.P., Wu, S.H., Zhang, S.M., Catal. Lett. 121(1-2): 165-71 (2008).

Selective oxidation of diphenylmethane over cobalt doped mesoporous titania-silica catalyst with high Ti content.
Tang, L., Li, B., Zhai, Z.B., Li, J.J., Ou, E., Wang, J.Q., Catal. Lett. 121(1-2): 63-9 (2008).

An investigation of catalytic activity for CO oxidation of CuO/Ce_x Zr_1-xO₂ catalysts.
Wang, S.P., Zhang, T.Y., Su, Y., Wang, S.R., Zhang, S.M., Zhu, B.L., Wu, S.H., Catal. Lett. 121(1-2): 70-6 (2008).

Reversible switching on superhydrophobic TiO₂ nano-strawberry films fabricated at low temperature.
Sun, W.T., Zhou, S.Y., Chen, P., Peng, L.M., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (5): 603-5 (2008).

Femtosecond depolarization dynamics of tris(8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum films.
Ogawa, N., Miyata, A., Tamaru, H., Suzuki, T., Shimada, T., Hasegawa, T., Saiki, K., Miyano, K., Chem. Phys. Lett. 450(4-6): 335-9 (2008).

A new efficient visible-light-driven photocatalyst Na_0.5Bi_1.5VMoO₈ for oxygen evolution.
Yao, W.F., Ye, J.H., Chem. Phys. Lett. 450(4-6): 370-4 (2008).

Visible light photocatalytic properties of anion-doped TiO₂ materials prepared from a molecular titanium precursor.
Li, G.H., Chen, L., Dimitrijevic, N.M., Gray, K.A., Chem. Phys. Lett. 451(1-3): 75-9 (2008).

The photoisomerization of trans-stilbene in Triton X-100/n-C₅H₁₁OH/H₂O microemulsions.
Guo, X., Lin, L., Guo, R., Colloid Polym. Sci. 286(2): 169-74 (2008).

Low temperature preparation of anatase TiO₂-coated activated carbon.
Ao, Y.H., Xu, J.J., Fu, D.G., Shen, X.W., Yuan, C.W., Colloids Surf., A 312(2-3): 125-30 (2008).

The growth of uncoated gold nanoparticles on multiwalled carbon nanotubes.
Zhang, R.L., Wang, Q.F., Zhang, L., Yang, S.C., Yang, Z.M., Ding, B.J., Colloids Surf., A 312(2-3): 136-41 (2008).

Photochemical synthesis and self-assembly of gold nanoparticles.
Wang, L., Wei, G., Guo, C.L., Sun, L.L., Sun, Y.J., Song, Y.G., Yang, T., Li, Z., Colloids Surf., A 312(2-3): 148-53 (2008).

Photocatalytic activity of TiO₂-nanotube layers loaded with Ag and Au nanoparticles.
Paramasivalm, I., Macak, J.M., Schmuki, P., Electrochem. Commun. 10(1): 71-5 (2008).

Photovoltaic charge generation visualized at the nanoscale: A proof of principle.
Liscio, A., De Luca, G., Nolde, F., Palermo, V., Muellen, K., Samori, P., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(3): 780-1 (2008).

CdS quantum dots sensitized TiO₂ nanotube-array photoelectrodes.
Sun, W.T., Yu, Y., Pan, H.Y., Gao, X.F., Chen, Q., Peng, L.M., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1124-5 (2008).

Silver nanoclusters formation in ion-exchanged glasses by thermal annealing, UV-laser and X-ray irradiation.
Zhang, J., Dong, W., Sheng, J.W., Zheng, J.W., Li, J., Qiao, L., Jiang, L.Q., J. Cryst. Growth 310(1): 234-9 (2008).

Photochemical synthesis and characterization of Ag/TiO₂ nanotube composites.
Li, H.B., Duan, X.C., Liu, G.C., Liu, X.Q., J. Mater. Sci. 43(5): 1669-76 (2008).

Influence of crystallinity and carbon content on visible light photocatalysis of carbon doped titania thin films.
Wong, M.S., Hsu, S.W., Rao, K.K., Kumar, C.P., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 279(1): 20-6 (2008).

The preparation, characterization, and photocatalytic activities of Ce-TiO₂/SiO₂.
Xu, Y.H., Zeng, Z.X., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 279(1): 77-81 (2008).

Real-time single-molecule imaging of the spatial and temporal distribution of reactive oxygen species with fluorescent probes: Applications to TiO₂ photocatalysts.
Naito, K., Tachikawa, T., Fujitsuka, M., Majima, T., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1048-59 (2008).

Tungsten-doped TiO₂ vs pure TiO₂ photocatalysts: Effects on photobleaching kinetics and mechanism.
Couselo, N., Einschlag, F.S.G., Candal, R.J., Jobbagy, M., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1094-100 (2008).

Modification of titanium dioxide with platinum ions and clusters: Application in photocatalysis.
Kowalska, E., Remita, H., Colbeau-Justin, C., Hupka, J., Belloni, J., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1124-31 (2008).

Photocatalysis of the oxygen reduction reaction at adsorbate-covered silver.
McMahon, J.J., Barry, M., Breen, K.J., Radziwon, A.K., Brooks, L.D., Blair, M.R., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1158-66 (2008).

Photoinduced dynamics of TiO₂ doped with Cr and Sb.
Ikeda, T., Nomoto, T., Eda, K., Mizutani, Y., Kato, H., Kudo, A., Onishi, H., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1167-73 (2008).

Electro- and photochemical switching of dithienylethene self-assembled monolayers on gold electrodes.
Browne, W.R., Kudernac, T., Katsonis, N., Areephong, J., Hielm, J., Feringa, B.L., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1183-90 (2008).

Modification of alkaneselenolate monolayers by low-energy electrons.
Weidner, T., Shaporenko, A., Ballav, N., Ulman, A., Zhamikov, M., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1191-8 (2008).

Preparation of agglomerated particles of TiO₂ and silica-coated magnetic particle.
Tawkaew, S., Supothina, S., Mater. Chem. Phys. 108(1): 147-53 (2008).

Preparation and photocatalytic properties of Cr/Ti hollow spheres.
Kim, H.R., Eom, Y., Lee, T.G., Shul, Y.G., Mater. Chem. Phys. 108(1): 154-9 (2008).

Growth of quantum-confined CdS nanoparticles inside Ti-MCM-41 as a visible light photocatalyst.
Shen, S.H., Guo, L.J., Mater. Res. Bull. 43(2): 437-46 (2008).

Synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite from rice husk ash: Characterization and implications for photocatalytic degradation catalysts.
Mohamed, M.M., Zidan, F.I., Thabet, M., Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 108(1-3): 193-203 (2008).

Energy transfer from TiO₂ nanocrystals to Tb³⁺ ions incorporated into silica.
Zalewska, M., Klonkowski, A.M., Opt. Mater. (Amsterdam, Neth.) 30(5): 725-9 (2008).

Photorelease of carboxylic acids mediated by visible-light-absorbing gold-nanoparticles.
Borak, J.B., Lopez-Sola, S., Falvey, D.E., Org. Lett. 10(3): 457-60 (2008).

Polymers

Photopatternable imaging layers for controlling mock copolymer microdomain orientation.
Han, E., In, I., Park, S.M., La, Y.H., Wang, Y., Nealey, P.F., Gopalan, P., Adv. Mater. (Weinheim, Ger.) 19(24): 4448-52 (2007).

Facile routes to patterned surface neutralization layers for block copolymer lithography.
Bang, J., Bae, J., Lowenhielm, P., Spiessberger, C., Given-Beck, S.A., Russell, T.P., Hawker, C.J., Adv. Mater. (Weinheim, Ger.) 19(24): 4552-7 (2007).

Resonance Raman and electronic absorption study of free-base tetraphenylporphine diacid dispersed in polymethylcyanoacrylate.
Saini, G.S.S., Sharma, A., Singh, S., Abbas, J.M., Tripathi, S.K., Kaur, S., Mahajan, C.G., Thanga, H.H., Verma, A.L., J. Raman Spectrosc. 38(12): 1561-9 (2007).

Two-photon absorption spectrum of the photoinitiator Lucirin TPO-L.
Mendonca, C.R., Correa, D.S., Baldacchini, T., Tayalia, P., Mazur, E., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 90(4): 633-6 (2008).

Influence of thermal diffusion on the laser ablation of thin polymer films.
Fardel, R., Nagel, M., Lippert, T., Nuesch, F., Wokaun, A., Lukyanchuk, B.S., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 90(4): 661-7 (2008).

The effect of nitrogen and oxygen plasma on the wear properties and adhesion strength of the diamond-like carbon film coated on PTFE.
Ozeki, K., Hirakuri, K.K., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1614-21 (2008).

Enhancement of photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene plastic with CuPc modified TiO₂ photocatalyst under solar light irradiation.
Zhao, X., Li, Z.W., Chen, Y., Shi, L.Y., Zhu, Y.F., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1825-9 (2008).

Synthesis and characterization of novel biodegradable poly(carbonate ester)s with photolabile protecting groups.
Xie, Z.G., Hu, X.L., Chen, X.S., Sun, J., Shi, Q., Jing, X.B., Biomacromolecules 9(1): 376-80 (2008).

Forster resonance energy transfer from poly(9-vinyl carbazole) to silicon nanoparticles in their composite films.
Liu, N., Chen, H.Z., Chen, F., Wang, M., Chem. Phys. Lett. 451(1-3): 70-4 (2008).

Synthesis of eight- and star-shaped poly([epsilon]-caprolactone)s and their amphiphilic derivatives.
Li, H.Y., Riva, R., Kricheldorf, H.R., Jerome, R., Lecomte, P., Chem.--Eur. J. 14(1): 358-68 (2008).

Microstructured reaction areas for the deposition of silica.
Helmecke, O., Hirsch, A., Behrens, P., Menzel, H., Colloid Polym. Sci. 286(2): 225-31 (2008).

Preparation of bovine hemoglobin-imprinted polymer beads via photografting surface-modified method.
Gai, Q.Q., Liu, Q.Y., Li, W.Y., He, X.W., Chen, L.X., Zhang, Y.K., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 29(1): 64-70 (2008).

Preparation of photodegradable oligomers containing metal-metal bonds using ADMET.
Shultz, G.V., Berryman, O.B., Zakharov, L.N., Tyler, D.R., J. Inorg. Organomet. Polym. Mater. 18(1): 149-54 (2008).

Simultaneous determination of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, mono(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, and phthalic acid migrating from [gamma]-ray irradiated polyvinyl chloride sheet by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.
Ito, R., Miura, N., Kawaguchi, M., Ushiro, M., Iguchi, H., Iwasaki, Y., Saito, K., Nakazawa, H., J. Liq. Chromatogr. Relat. Technol. 31(2): 198-209 (2008).

Novel base-sensitive polymers generating amino groups from their side chains in a nonlinear manner and their application to photoimaging materials.
Igarashi, A., Arimitsu, K., Seki, T., Ichimura, K., J. Mater. Chem. 18(5): 560-6 (2008).

Biodegradation of aliphatic and aromatic polycarbonates.
Artham, T., Doble, M., Macromol. Biosci. 8(1): 14-24 (2008).

Influence of the thiol structure on the kinetics of thiol-ene photopolymerization with time-resolved infrared spectroscopy.
Wutticharoenwong, K., Soucek, M.D., Macromol. Mater. Eng. 293(1): 45-56 (2008).

New photocleavable structures, 4 - Acylgermane-based photoinitiator for visible light curing.
Ganster, B., Fischer, U.K., Moszner, N., Liska, R., Macromol. Rapid Commun. 29(1): 57-62 (2008).

Creation and recombination of free radicals in fluorocarbon plasma polymers: An electron spin resonance study.
Haupt, M., Barz, J., Oehr, C., Plasma Processes Polym. 5(1): 33-43 (2008).

Nitrogen-rich plasma-polymer films for biomedical applications.
Truica-Marasescu, F., Wertheimer, M.R., Plasma Processes Polym. 5(1): 44-57 (2008).

Angle-resolved XPS study of plasma-deposited polystyrene films after oxygen plasma treatment.
Haidopoulos, M., Horgnies, M., Mirabella, F., Pireaux, J.J., Plasma Processes Polym. 5(1): 67-75 (2008).

Surface chemical analysis of plasma-deposited copolymer films prepared from feed gas mixtures of ethylene or styrene with allylamine.
Swaraj, S., Oran, U., Lippitz, A., Unger, W.E.S., Plasma Processes Polym. 5(1): 92-104 (2008).

Photopolymerization and structure formation of methacrylic acid based hydrogels: The effect of light intensity.
He, H.Y., Li, L., Lee, L.J., React. Funct. Polym. 68(1): 103-13 (2008).

New perfluoropolyether urethane methacrylates as surface modifiers: Effect of molecular weight and end group structure.
Bonglovanni, R., Di Meo, A., Pollicino, A., Priola, A., Tonelli, C., React. Funct. Polym. 68(1): 189-200 (2008).

Biological & Medical Aspects

Visual detection of labeled oligonucleotides using visible-light-polymerization-based amplification.
Hansen, R.R., Sikes, H.B., Bowman, C.N., Biomacromolecules 9(1): 355-62 (2008).

Free-radical-mediated protein inactivation and recovery during protein photoencapsulation.
Lin, C.C., Sawicki, S.M., Metters, A.T., Biomacromolecules 9(1): 75-83 (2008).

Synthesis of 5-(2-pyrenyl)-2′-deoxyuridine as a DNA modification for electron-transfer studies: The critical role of the position of the chromophore attachment.
Wanninger-Weiss, C., Wagenknecht, H.A., Eur. J. Org. Chem. (1): 64-9 (2008).

Intercalation is not required for DNA light-switch behavior.
Lutterman, D.A., Chouai, A., Liu, Y., Sun, Y., Stewart, C.D., Dunbar, K.R., Turro, C., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1163-70 (2008).

An alternate proton acceptor for excited-state proton transfer in green fluorescent protein: Rewiring GFP.
Stoner-Ma, D., Jaye, A.A., Ronayne, K.L., Nappa, J., Meech, S.R., Tonge, P.J., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1227-35 (2008).

Excitation energy transfer between photosystems in the cyanobacterium Synechocystis 6803.
Ma, W.M., Chen, L.P., Wei, L.Z., Wang, Q.X., J. Lumin. 128(3): 546-8 (2008).

A light-controlled reversible DNA photoligation via carbazole-tethered 5-carboxyvinyluracil.
Fujimoto, K., Yoshino, H., Ami, T., Yoshimura, Y., Saito, I., Org. Lett. 10(3): 397-400 (2008).

Solar Energy

Cobaloxime-based photocatalytic devices for hydrogen production.
Fihri, A., Artero, V., Razavet, M., Baffert, C., Leibl, W., Fontecave, M., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(3): 564-7 (2008).

Submicron-scale manipulation of phase separation in organic solar cells - art. no. 023307.
Chena, F.C., Lin, Y.K., Ko, C.J., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 023307 (2008).

In situ preparation of CdS nanoparticles imbedded in a polyelectrolyte multilayer for photocurrent generation - art. no. 023507.
Lee, W., Min, S.K., Shin, S., Han, S.H., Lee, S.H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 023507 (2008).

Solar photocatalytic generation of hydrogen from hydrogen sulphide using CdS-based photocatalysts.
Priya, R., Kanmani, S., Curr. Sci. 94(1): 102-4 (2008).

Influence of doped anions on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) as hole conductors for iodine-free solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells.
Xia, J.B., Masaki, N., Lira-Cantu, M., Kim, Y., Jiang, K.J., Yanagida, S., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1258-63 (2008).

Characterization of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells utilizing high absorption coefficient metal-free organic dyes.
Howie, W.H., Claeyssens, F., Miura, H., Peter, L.M., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(4): 1367-75 (2008).

Fabrication of a plastic dye-sensitized solar cell by using the high concentration TiO₂ sol through a sol-gel process.
Iwasaki, M., Lee, C., Kim, T., Park, W., J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 116(1349): 153-7 (2008).

Nitrogen-doped and CdSe quantum-dot-sensitized nanocrystalline TiO₂ films for solar energy conversion applications.
Lopez-Luke, T., Wolcott, A., Xu, L.P., Chen, S.W., Wcn, Z.H., Li, J.H., De La Rosa, E., Zhang, J.Z., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1282-92 (2008).

Solar-powered production of molecular hydrogen from water.
Park, H., Vecitis, C.D., Choi, W., Weres, O., Hoffmann, M.R., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 885-9 (2008).

Low-temperature oxygen plasma treatment of TiO₂ film for enhanced performance of dye-sensitized solar cells.
Kim, Y., Yoo, B.J., Vittal, R., Lee, Y., Park, N.G., Kim, K.J., J. Power Sources 175(2): 914-9 (2008).

Industrial & Environmental Applications

Pollutants removal in wastewaters by advanced photooxidation processes.
Gonzalez, O., Navarro, M., Bayarri, B., Gimenez, J., Esplugas, S., Afinidad 64(528): 171-6 (2007).

Safety of sunscreens: Photogeneration of singlet oxygen by the UV absorbers benzophenone-3, butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane and octocrylene.
de Sola, L., Jimenez-Banzo, A., Nonell, S., Afinidad 64(528): 251-6 (2007).

Boronated porphyrins and chlorins as potential anticancer drugs.
Olshevskaya, V.A., Zaytsev, A.V., Savchenko, A.N., Shtil, A.A., Cheong, C.S., Kalinin, V.N., Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. 28(11): 1910-6 (2007).

DBD-corona discharge for degradation of toxic gases.
Pacheco-Pacheco, M., Pacheco-Sotelo, J., Moreno-Saavedra, H., Diaz-Gomez, J.A., Mercado-Cabrera, A., Yousfi, M., Plasma Sci. Technol. (Hefei, China) 9(6): 682-5 (2007).

Dislocation loops and bubbles in oxide dispersion strengthened ferritic steel after helium implantation under stress.
Chen, J., Jung, P., Hoffelner, W., Ullmaier, H., Acta Mater. 56(2): 250-8 (2008).

Characterization of polar compounds and oligomers in secondary organic aerosol using liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry.
Hamilton, J.F., Lewis, A.C., Carey, T.J., Wenger, J.C., Anal. Chem. 80(2): 474-80 (2008).

Efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes over titanium dioxide coating upconversion luminescence agent under visible and sunlight irradiation.
Wang, J., Li, R.H., Zhang, Z.H., Sun, W., Xu, R., Xie, Y.P., Xing, Z.Q., Zhang, X.D., Appl. Catal., A 334(1-2): 227-33 (2008).

Photodegradation of 2-naphthol in water by artificial light illumination using TiO₂ photocatalyst: Identification of intermediates and the reaction pathway.
Qourzal, S., Barka, N., Tamimi, M., Assabbane, A., AitIchou, Y., Appl. Catal., A 334(1-2): 386-93 (2008).

Novel Ag₂ZnGeO₄ photocatalyst for dye degradation under visible light irradiation.
Li, X.K., Ouyang, S.X., Kikugawa, N., Ye, J.H., Appl. Catal., A 334(1-2): 51-8 (2008).

Complete oxidation of 2-propanol over gold-based catalysts supported on metal oxides.
Liu, S.Y., Yang, S.M., Appl. Catal., A 334(1-2): 92-9 (2008).

Heterogeneous activation of peroxymonosulfate by supported cobalt catalysts for the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenol in water: The effect of support, cobalt precursor, and UV radiation.
Yang, Q.J., Choi, H., Chen, Y.J., Dionysiou, D.D., Appl. Catal., B 77(3-4): 300-7 (2008).

Surface-enhanced Raman study of electrochemical and photocatalytic degradation of the azo dye Janus Green B.
Bonancea, C.E., do Nascimento, G.M., de Souza, M.L., Temperini, M.L.A., Corio, P., Appl. Catal., B 77(3-4): 339-45 (2008).

Catalytic activity of iron species in layered clays for photodegradation of organic dyes under visible irradiation.
Cheng, M.M., Song, W.J., Ma, W.H., Chen, C.C., Zhao, J.C., Lin, J., Zhu, H.Y., Appl. Catal., B 77(3-4): 355-63 (2008).

Photoassisted mineralization of aromatic and aliphatic N-heterocycles in aqueous titanium dioxide suspensions and the fate of the nitrogen heteroatoms.
Hidaka, H., Garcia-Lopez, E., Palmisano, L., Serpone, N., Appl. Catal., B 78(1-2): 139-50 (2008).

Effect of suspended TiO₂ physicochemical characteristics on benzene derivatives photocatalytic degradation.
Gumy, D., Giraldo, S.A., Rengifo, J., Pulgarin, C., Appl. Catal., B 78(1-2): 19-29 (2008).

Photo-Fenton degradation of 17 [beta]-estradiol in presence of [alpha]-FeOOHR and H₂O₂.
Zhao, Y.P., Hu, H.Y., Appl. Catal., B 78(3-4): 250-8 (2008).

Comparative study of MTBE photocatalytic degradation with TiO₂ and Cu-TiO₂.
Arana, J., Alonso, A.P., Rodriguez, J.M.D., Melian, J.A.H., Diaz, O.G., Pena, J.P., Appl. Catal., B 78(3-4): 355-63 (2008).

Selective metallization of photostructurable glass by femtosecond laser direct writing for biochip application.
Hanada, Y., Sugioka, K., Midorikawa, K., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 90(4): 603-7 (2008).

Gamma-ray irradiated polymer optical waveguides - art. no. 023303.
Lai, C.C., Wei, T.Y., Chang, C.Y., Wang, W.S., Wei, Y.Y., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 023303 (2008).

Enhancing the properties of wood through chemical modification with palmitoyl chloride.
Prakash, G.K., Mahadevan, K.M., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1751-6 (2008).

Long-distance oxygen plasma sterilization: Effects and mechanisms.
Liu, H., Chen, J., Yang, L., Zhou, Y., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1815-21 (2008).

Optical channel waveguides with trapezoidal-shaped cross sections in KTiOPO₄ crystal fabricated by ion implantation.
Chen, F., Tan, Y., Wang, L., Hou, D.C., Lu, Q.M., Appl. Surf. Sci. 254(6): 1822-4 (2008).

Synthesis and evaluation of novel biodegradable hydrogels based on poly(ethylene glycol) and sebacic acid as tissue engineering scaffolds.
Kim, J.K., Lee, K.W., Hefferan, T.E., Currier, B.L., Yaszemski, M.J., Lu, L.C., Biomacromolecules 9(1): 149-57 (2008).

Structural and mechanical properties of UV-photo-cross-linked poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) hydrogels.
D'Erricot, G., De Lellis, M., Mangiapia, G., Tedeschi, A., Ortona, O., Fusco, S., Borzacchiello, A., Ambrosio, L., Biomacromolecules 9(1): 231-40 (2008).

Interaction of [beta]-Lactoglobulin with resveratrol and its biological implications.
Liang, L., Tajmir-Riahi, H.A., Subirade, M., Biomacromolecules 9(1): 50-6 (2008).

Photocatalytic study of Bi-ZSM-5 and Bi₂O₃/HZSM-5 for the treatment of phenolic wastes.
Reddy, J.K., Lalitha, K., Kumari, V.D., Subrahmanyam, M., Catal. Lett. 121(1-2): 131-6 (2008).

Visible light-assisted photocatalytic oxidation of organic pollutants using nitrogen-doped titania.
Klauson, D., Portjanskaja, E., Preis, S., Environ. Chem. Lett. 6(1): 35-9 (2008).

Melt processing of alumina in graphite ambient for dosimetric applications.
Muthe, K.P., Kulkarni, M.S., Rawat, N.S., Mishra, D.R., Bhatt, B.C., Singh, A., Gupta, S.K., J. Lumin. 128(3): 445-50 (2008).

Light-induced bone cement-philic titanium surface.
Aita, H., Oh, W., Kubo, K., Tsukimura, N., Maeda, H., Ogawa, T., J. Mater. Sci. 43(5): 1552-8 (2008).

Crosslinked poly(ethylene oxide) fouling resistant coating materials for oil/water separation.
Ju, H., McCloskey, B.D., Sagle, A.C., Wu, Y.H., Kusuma, V.A., Freeman, B.D., J. Membr. Sci. 307(2): 260-7 (2008).

Novel Pd/BiVO₄ composite photocatalysts for efficient degradation of methyl orange under visible light irradiation.
Ge, L., Mater. Chem. Phys. 107(2-3): 465-70 (2008).

The mechanism of Zr and Hf in reducing radiation-induced segregation in 316 stainless steel.
Hackett, M.J., Busby, J.T., Was, G.S., Metall. Mater. Trans. A 39A(2): 218-24 (2008).

On the photochemical oxidation of benzene and its relevance at environmental level.
Stella, L., Seraglia, R., Sturaro, A., Rella, R., Traldi, P., Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 22(2): 257-60 (2008).

Surface specific peptide immobilization on radiografted polymers as potential screening assays for antiangiogenic immunotherapy.
Clochard, M.C., Cuscito, T., Berthelot, T., Betz, N., Bittencourt, C., Pireaux, J.J., Goncalves, M., Gionnet, K., Deleris, G., React. Funct. Polym. 68(1): 77-90 (2008).

The degradtion of humic substance using continuous photocatalysis systems.
Areerachakul, N., Vigneswaran, S., Kandasamy, J., Duangduen, C., Sep. Sci. Technol. 43(1): 93-112 (2008).

Theoretical Studies

Modeling and statistical analysis of DPPH scavenging activity of phenolics.
Velkov, Z.A., Kolev, M.K., Tadjer, A.V., Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun. 72(11): 1461-71 (2007).

Theoretical investigation of ultrafast dynamics of the rhodamine-700 molecule in solvents.
Dong, L.Q., Niu, K., Cong, S.L., J. Theor. Comput. Chem. 6(4): 885-92 (2007).

Multiple steps and multiple excitations in photoisomerization of azobenzene.
Sauer, P., Allen, R.E., Chem. Phys. Lett. 450(4-6): 192-5 (2008).

Accelerated stochastic and hybrid methods for spatial simulations of reaction-diffusion systems.
Rossinelli, D., Bayati, B., Koumoutsakos, P., Chem. Phys. Lett. 451(1-3): 136-40 (2008).

Ground state structures and excited state dynamics of pyrrole-water complexes: Ab initio excited state molecular dynamics simulations - art. no. 034304.
Kumar, A., Kolaski, M., Kim, K.S., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 034304 (2008).

Solvation effect on conformations of 1,2:dimethoxyethane: Charge-dependent nonlinear response in implicit solvent models - art. no. 034501.
Jha, A.K., Freed, K.F., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 034501 (2008).

Calculations of the exciton coupling elements between the DNA bases using the transition density cube method - art. no. 035101.
Czader, A., Bittner, E.R., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 035101 (2008).

Multiorbital interactions during acyl radical addition reactions involving imines and electron-rich olefins.
Kyne, S.H., Schiesser, C.H., Matsubara, H., J. Org. Chem. 73(2): 427-34 (2008).

Reaction mechanism and stereoselectivity of ruthenium - Porphyrin-catalyzed intramolecular amidation of sulfamate ester: A DFT computational study.
Lin, X.F., Che, C.M., Phillips, D.L., J. Org. Chem. 73(2): 529-37 (2008).

Ring opening versus ring expansion in rearrangement of bicyclic cyclobutylcarbinyl radicals.
Shi, J., Chong, S.S., Fu, Y., Guo, Q.X., Liu, L., J. Org. Chem. 73(3): 974-82 (2008).

A one-dimensional energy diffusion approach to multidimensional dynamical processes in the condensed phase.
Samanta, A., Ghosh, S.K., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(4): 752-7 (2008).

Characterization of the short-range couplings in excitation energy transfer.
Hsu, C.P., You, Z.Q., Chen, H.C.H., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1204-12 (2008).

Theoretical investigations of the effects of J-aggregation on the linear and nonlinear optical properties of E-4-(4-dimethylaminostyryl)-1-methylpyridinium [DAMS⁺].
Nunzi, F., Fantacci, S., De Angelis, F., Sgamellotti, A., Cariati, E., Ugo, R., Macchi, P., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(4): 1213-26 (2008).

Intramolecular excited energy transfer pathways in proteins.
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The cysteine radical cation: structures and fragmentation pathways.
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Processing energy and signals by molecular and supramolecular systems.
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An overview of solution-based semiconductor nanowires: synthesis and optical studies.
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