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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

Dynamics of electrons in ammonia cages: The discovery system of solvation.
Lee, I.R., Lee, W., Zewail, A.H., ChemPhysChem 9(1): 83-8 (2008).

Photoredox vs. energy transfer in a Ru(II)-Fe(II) supramolecular complex built with an heteroditopic bipyridine-terpyridine ligand.
Lombard, J., Lepretre, J.C., Chauvin, J., Collomb, M.N., Deronzier, A., Dalton Trans. (5): 658-66 (2008).

Production and reaction kinetics of radiation-induced defects in [alpha]-alumina and sapphire under ion beam irradiation.
Moritani, K., Teraoka, Y., Takagi, I., Akiyoshi, M., Moriyama, H., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 157-63 (2008).

Scavenging of riboflavin-photogenerated oxidative species by uric acid, xanthine or hypoxanthine: A kinetic study.
Montana, A.P., Massad, W.A., Amat-Guerri, F., Garcia, N.A., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 103-9 (2008).

Thermodynamic energies of donor and acceptor triplet states.
Merkel, P.B., Dinnocenzo, J.P., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 110-21 (2008).

Synthesis and photophysical properties of fluorescence sensing ester- and amidoamine-functionalized 1,8-naphthalimides.
Bojinov, V.B., Georgiev, N.I., Nikolov, P.S., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 129-38 (2008).

Excited-state proton transfer and geminate recombination in the molecular cage of [beta]-cyclodextrin.
Lee, Y.S., Kwon, O.H., Park, H.J., Franz, J., Jang, D.J., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 105-9 (2008).

Deuterium isotope effects on the photoreduction of 9,10-phenanthrenequinone and benzophenone by 2-propanol.
Silva, R.S., Nicodem, D.E., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 76-80 (2008).

Solvent cage effects: the influence of radical mass and volume on the recombination dynamics of radical cage pairs generated by photolysis of [CpCH2CH2N(CH3)C(O)(CH2)nCH3Mo(CO)3]2 (n=3, 8, 13, 18) (Cp = [eta]5-C5H4) complexes.
Oelkers, A.B., Schutte, E.J., Tyler, D.R., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(2): 228-34 (2008).

Photochemical reactions of 4-thiouridine disulfide and 4-benzylthiouridine - the involvement of the 4-pyrimidinylthiyl radical.
Wenska, G., Taras-Goslinska, K., Filipiak, P., Hug, G.L., Marciniak, B., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(2): 250-6 (2008).

Solvent response to solute photo-dissociation.
Petersen, C., Thogersen, J., Jensen, S.K., Keiding, S.R., Sassi, P., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(7): 990-5 (2008).


Optical Spectra

Raman spectroscopy of apatite irradiated with swift heavy ions with and without simultaneous exertion of high pressure.
Liu, J., Glasmacher, U.A., Lang, M., Trautmann, C., Voss, K.O., Neumann, R., Wagner, G.A., Miletich, R., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 91(1): 17-22 (2008).

Photo luminescence studies of [gamma]-irradiated CaF2:Dy:Pb:Na single crystals.
Kennedy, S.M.M., J. Lumin. 128(4): 680-4 (2008).

An unexpected twisted structure for the 2,2-bipyridine anion radical evidenced by resonance Raman spectra simulations.
Lapouge, C., Poizat, O., Buntinx, G., J. Mol. Struct. 872(2-3): 123-8 (2008).

Photochromic properties of 1,2-bis (6-substitute-2-methyl-1-benzofuran-3-yl) ethene derivatives.
Yamaguchi, T., Takami, S., Irie, M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 146-52 (2008).

Photochemical decomposition of amidobiphenyls in highly excited triplet states studied by stepwise two-color laser photolysis.
Yamaji, M., Nishio, M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 288-93 (2008).

L-(2-Quinolyl)-2-naphthol: A new intra-intermolecular photoacid-photobase molecule.
Chien, T.C., Dias, L.G., Arantes, G.M., Santos, L.G.C., Triboni, E.R., Bastos, E.L., Politi, M.J., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 37-48 (2008).

Extending the porphyrin core: synthesis and photophysical characterization of porphyrins with [pi]-conjugated [beta]-substituents.
Ventura, B., Flamigni, L., Marconi, G., Lodato, F., Officer, D.L., New J. Chem. 32(1): 166-78 (2008).

Photophysical, dynamic and redox behavior of tris(2,6-diisopropylphenyl) phosphine.
Boere, R.T., Bond, A.M., Cronin, S., Duffy, N.W., Hazendonk, P., Masuda, J.D., Pollard, K., Roemmele, T.L., Tran, P., Zhang, Y.K., New J. Chem. 32(2): 214-31 (2008).

Delocalized cationic azo dyes containing a thiazole moiety.
Salvador, M.A., Reis, L.V., Almeida, P., Santos, P.F., Tetrahedron 64(2): 299-303 (2008).


Thermodynamics

Solvent-induced configuration mixing and triplet excited state inversion exemplified in a Pt(II) complex.
Goeb, S., Rachford, A.A., Castellano, F.N., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (7): 814-6 (2008).


ESR Studies

Conjugation of gallic acid onto chitosan: An approach for green and water-based antioxidant.
Pasanphan, W., Chirachanchai, S., Carbohydr. Polym. 72(1): 169-77 (2008).

A rapid combustion process for the preparation of MgSrAl10O17:Eu2+ phosphor and related luminescence and defect investigations.
Singh, V., Rao, T.K.G., Zhu, J.J., J. Lumin. 128(4): 583-8 (2008).

An unusual radiation dose dependent EPR line at geff =2.54 in feldspars: possible evidence of Fe3+O2- <___> Fe2+O- and exchanged coupled Fe3+-Fe2+-nO- - art. no. 025224.
Sastry, M.D., Nagar, Y.C., Bhushan, B., Mishra, K.P., Balaram, V., Singhvi, A.K., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 025224 (2008).


Excited States

Investigation on the fluorescence quenching of 2,3-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene (DBO) by certain estrogens and catechols.
Anbazhagan, V., Kandavelu, V., Kathiravan, A., Renganathan, R., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 204-12 (2008).

Singlet molecular oxygen by direct excitation.
Jockusch, S., Turro, N.J., Thompson, E.K., Gouterman, M., Callis, J.B., Khalil, G.E., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(2): 235-9 (2008).


Photochemistry

Photolysis of some 3-alkoxy-2-thienylchromones.
Kumar, R., Yusuf, M., ARKIVOC (Gainesville, FL, U.S.) : 227-37 (2007).

Transient X-ray diffraction reveals global and major reaction pathways for the photolysis of iodoform in solution.
Lee, J.H., Kim, J., Cammarata, M., Kong, Q., Kim, K.H., Choi, J., Kim, T.K., Wulff, M., Ihee, H., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(6): 1047-50 (2008).

The chemoenzymatic total synthesis of phellodonic acid, a biologically active and highly functionalized hirsutane derivative isolated from the Tasmanian fungus Phellodon melaleucus.
Reekie, T.A., Austin, K.A.B., Banwell, M.G., Willis, A.C., Aust. J. Chem. 61(2): 94-106 (2008).

Active peroxo titanium complexes: syntheses, characterization and their potential in the photooxidation of 2-propanol.
Rohe, M., Merz, K., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (7): 862-4 (2008).

Photochemical reaction of silyl-substituted 1,4-disila(dewar-benzene) with isocyanide and phenylacetylene.
Oikawa, T., Nakata, N., Matsumoto, T., Kabe, Y., Sekiguchi, A., Heteroat. Chem. 19(1): 87-92 (2008).

Layering in cinnamate structures: The role of cations and anion substituents.
Crowther, D., Chowdhury, M., Kariuki, B.M., J. Mol. Struct. 872(1): 64-71 (2008).

1-Oxoindan-2-yl and 1,3-dioxoindan-2-yl esters as photoremovable protecting groups.
Literak, J., Hroudna, L., Klan, P., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 59-66 (2008).

Large photoactive supramolecular ensembles prepared from C60-pyridine substrates and multi-Zn(II)-porphyrin receptors.
Trabolsi, A., Urbani, M., Delgado, J.L., Ajamaa, F., Elhabiri, M., Solladie, N., Nierengarten, J.F., Albrecht-Gary, A.M., New J. Chem. 32(1): 159-65 (2008).

Construction of the 3-prenyl-4-oxa-tricyclo[4.3.1.03,7]-dec-8-en-2-one core of caged xanthonoid natural products via tandem Wessely oxidation-intramolecular [4+2] cycloaddition.
Mehta, G., Maity, P., Tetrahedron Lett. 49(2): 318-22 (2008).


Radiation Chemistry

Interface modification and bonding of lithium tantalate crystals - art. no. 052903.
Torchinsky, I., Rosenman, G., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 052903 (2008).

Stability of [MeBu3N][Tf2N] under gamma irradiation.
Bosse, E., Berthon, L., Zorz, N., Monget, J., Berthon, C., Bisel, I., Legand, S., Moisy, P., Dalton Trans. (7): 924-31 (2008).

Atomic level mixing induced by Kr irradiation of FeCo/Cu multilayers - art. no. 033505.
Graff, I.L., Geshev, J., Teixeira, S.R., Amaral, L., Traverse, A., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 033505 (2008).

Structural evolution of zirconium carbide under ion irradiation.
Gosset, D., Dolle, M., Simeone, D., Baldinozzi, G., Thome, L., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 123-9 (2008).

Effect of fast neutron fluence on the creep anisotropy of Zr-2.5Nb tubes.
Holt, R.A., Bickel, G.A., Christodoulou, N., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 130-6 (2008).

Nature of defect clusters in neutron-irradiated iron-based alloys deduced from small-angle neutron scattering.
Bergner, F., Ulbricht, A., Gokhman, A., Erak, D., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 199-205 (2008).

Irradiation creep and precipitation in a ferritic ODS steel under helium implantation.
Chen, J., Jung, P., Pouchon, M.A., Rebac, T., Hoffelner, W., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 22-7 (2008).

Neutron irradiation effect on site distribution of cations in non-stoichiometric magnesium aluminate spinel.
Sawabe, T., Yano, T., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 328-34 (2008).

Structural behavior of [beta]-thorium phosphate diphosphate ([beta]-TPD) irradiated with ion beams.
Tamain, C., Garrido, F., Thome, L., Dacheux, N., Ozgumus, A., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 378-86 (2008).

Barium-borate-flyash glasses: As radiation shielding materials.
Singh, S., Kumar, A., Singh, D., Thind, K.S., Mudahar, G.S., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 140-6 (2008).

Determination of the spectroscopic properties and chromatographic sensitivities of substituted quinones by hexachlorate(IV) oxidation of hydroquinones.
Albarran, G., Schuler, R.H., Talanta 74(4): 844-50 (2008).


Experimental Studies

A simple electrochemical method for the determination of hydroxyl free radicals without separation process.
Hu, Y.L., Lu, Y., Zhou, G.J., Xia, X.H., Talanta 74(4): 760-5 (2008).


Multiphase Systems

Rapid and quantitative evaluation of the effect of process variables on the kinetics of photocatalytic degradation of phenol using experimental design techniques and parallel factor (PARAFAC) analysis.
Bosco, M., Larrechi, M.S., Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 390(4): 1203-7 (2008).

Rapid probing of photocatalytic activity on titania-based self-cleaning materials using 7-hydroxycoumarin fluorescent probe.
Guan, H.M., Zhu, L.H., Zhou, H.H., Tang, H.Q., Anal. Chim. Acta 608(1): 73-8 (2008).

Phospholipid-linked coumarin: A fluorescent probe for sensing hydroxyl radicals in lipid membranes.
Soh, N., Makihara, K., Ariyoshi, T., Seto, D., Maki, T., Nakajima, H., Nakano, K., Imato, T., Anal. Sci. 24(2): 293-6 (2008).

Flame-made WO3/TiO2 nanoparticles: Relation between surface acidity, structure and photocatalytic activity.
Akurati, K.K., Vital, A., Dellemann, J.P., Michalow, K., Graule, T., Fetti, D., Baiker, A., Appl. Catal., B 79(1-2): 53-62 (2008).

Photocatalytic discoloration of Methyl Orange on innovative parylene-TiO2 flexible thin films under simulated sunlight.
Yu, Z.Y., Keppner, H., Laub, D., Mielczarski, E., Mielczarski, J., Kiwi-Minsker, L., Renken, A., Kiwi, J., Appl. Catal., B 79(1-2): 63-71 (2008).

Simple fabrication of twist-like helix N,S-codoped titania photocatalyst with visible-light response.
Xu, J.H., Li, J.X., Dai, W.L., Cao, Y., Li, H.X., Fan, K.N., Appl. Catal., B 79(1-2): 72-80 (2008).

Photoactivities of the visible-light-activated mixed-phase carbon-containing titanium dioxide: The effect of carbon incorporation.
Treschev, S.Y., Chou, P.W., Tseng, Y.H., Wang, J.B., Perevedentseva, E.V., Cheng, C.L., Appl. Catal., B 79(1-2): 8-16 (2008).

Dinitrogen photofixation properties of different titanium oxides in conducting polymer/titanium oxide hybrid systems.
Hoshino, K., Kuchii, R., Ogawa, T., Appl. Catal., B 79(1-2): 81-8 (2008).

Fullerene (C60) decoration in oxygen plasma treated multiwalled carbon nanotubes for photovoltaic application - art. no. 063508.
Kalita, G., Adhikari, S., Aryal, H.R., Umeno, M., Afre, R., Soga, T., Sharon, M., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 063508 (2008).

Studies on the photocatalytic performance of cuprous oxide/chitosan nanocomposites activated by visible light.
Chen, J.Y., Zhou, P.J., Li, J.L., Wang, Y., Carbohydr. Polym. 72(1): 128-32 (2008).

Three dimensionally ordered macroporous layered double hydroxides: Preparation by templated impregnation/coprecipitation and pattern stability upon calcination.
Graud, E., Rafqah, S., Sarakha, M., Forano, C., Prevot, V., Leroux, F., Chem. Mater. 20(3): 1116-25 (2008).

Controlled synthesis of ordered mesoporous C-TiO2 nanocomposites with crystalline titania frameworks from organic-inorganic-amphiphilic coassembly.
Liu, R., Ren, Y., Shi, Y., Zhang, F., Zhang, L., Tu, B., Zhao, D., Chem. Mater. 20(3): 1140-6 (2008).

Photocatalytic route for synthesis of hollow porous carbon/Pt nanocomposites with controllable density and porosity.
Ng, Y.H., Ikeda, S., Harada, T., Park, S., Sakata, T., Mori, H., Matsumura, M., Chem. Mater. 20(3): 1154-60 (2008).

Crystallization of mesoporous metal oxides.
Kondo, J.N., Domen, K., Chem. Mater. 20(3): 835-47 (2008).

Influence of heat treatment and [gamma]-irradiation on the optical properties of methylene blue trihydrate thin films.
El-Deeb, A.F., El-Nahass, M.M., Kamel, M.A., Huthaily, S.Y., Eur. Phys. J.: Appl. Phys. 41(1): 33-40 (2008).

Degradation of ethidium bromide using CdTe quantum dots as photo-catalysts.
Liu, Y., Xiang, R., Huang, J., Li, D.H., Huaxue Xuebao 66(2): 276-80 (2008).

Inverse opal structure of nitrogen-doped titanium oxide with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity.
Li, Q., Shang, J.K., J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 91(2): 660-3 (2008).

Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic activity of N-doped TiO2 nanotubes.
Chen, Y.Y., Zhang, S.M., Yu, Y., Wu, H.H., Wang, S.R., Zhu, B.L., Huang, W.P., Wu, S.H., J. Dispersion Sci. Technol. 29(2): 245-9 (2008).

Comparison study on the size and phase control of nanocrystalline TiO2 in three Ti-Si oxide structures.
Wang, L.Y., Sun, Y.P., Xu, B.S., J. Mater. Sci. 43(6): 1979-86 (2008).

Recovery of visible-light photocatalytic efficiency of N-doped TiO2 nanoparticulate films.
Mi, L., Xu, P., Shen, H., Wang, P.N., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 222-7 (2008).

A study of new photocatalyst indicator inks.
Mills, A., McGrady, M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 228-36 (2008).

Ag nanoparticle-catalyzed chemiluminescent reaction between luminol and hydrogen peroxide.
Guo, J.Z., Cui, H., Zhou, W., Wang, W., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 89-96 (2008).

Optical and photocatalytic properties of TiO2 with hollow nanostructure.
Lee, S.C., Lee, C.W., Lee, S.C., Lee, J.S., Mater. Lett. 62(4-5): 564-6 (2008).

Preparation and characterization of copper sulfide particles by photochemical method.
Mathew, S.K., Rajesh, N.P., Ichimura, M., Udayalakshmi, Mater. Lett. 62(4-5): 591-3 (2008).

In situ fabrication of mesoporous CdS nanoparticles in microemulsion by gamma ray irradiation.
Chen, J., Wang, X., Zhang, Z., Mater. Lett. 62(4-5): 787-90 (2008).

Amino acids produced from the ultraviolet/extreme-ultraviolet irradiation of naphthalene in a H2O+NH3 ice mixture.
Chen, Y.J., Nuevo, M., Yih, T.S., Ip, W.H., Fung, H.S., Cheng, C.Y., Tsai, H.R., Wu, C.Y.R., Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc. 384(2): 605-10 (2008).

Multi-modal mesoporous TiO2-ZrO2 composites with high photocatalytic activity and hydrophilicity - art. no. 035610.
Zhou, W., Liu, K.S., Fu, H.G., Pan, K., Zhang, L.L., Wang, L., Sun, C.C., Nanotechnology 19: 035610 (2008).

Two- and three-dimensional micro/nanostructure patterning of CdS-polymer nanocomposites with a laser interference technique and in situ synthesis - art. no. 035611.
Sun, Z.B., Dong, X.Z., Chen, W.Q., Shoji, S., Duan, X.M., Kawata, S., Nanotechnology 19: 035611 (2008).

Photostability of quantum dots with amphiphilic polymer-based passivation strategies - art. no. 035701.
Nida, D.L., Nitin, N., Yu, W.W., Colvin, V.L., Richards-Kortum, R., Nanotechnology 19: 035701 (2008).

The effects of synthesis procedures on the morphology and photocatalytic activity of multi-walled carbon nanotubes/TiO2 nanocomposites - art. no. 045604.
Yen, C.Y., Lin, Y.F., Hung, C.H., Tseng, Y.H., Ma, C.C., Chang, M.C., Shao, H., Nanotechnology 19: 045604 (2008).

Low-temperature synthesis and photocatalytic properties of ZnO nanotubes by thermal oxidation of Zn nanowires - art. no. 045605.
Lu, H.B., Li, H., Liao, L., Tian, Y., Shuai, M., Li, J.C., Fhu, M., Fu, Q., Zhu, B.P., Nanotechnology 19: 045605 (2008).

Effects of calcination temperature on microstructures and photocatalytic activity of titanate nanotube films prepared by an EPD method - art. no. 045606.
Yu, J.G., Zhou, M.H., Nanotechnology 19: 045606 (2008).

Photoinduced energy transfer between water-soluble CdTe quantum dots and aluminium tetrasulfonated phthalocyanine.
Idowu, M., Chen, J.Y., Nyokong, T., New J. Chem. 32(2): 290-6 (2008).

Large-area and high-density silicon nanocone arrays by Ar+ sputtering at room temperature.
Li, Q.T., Ni, Z.C., Yang, S.M., Gong, J.L., Zhu, D.Z., Zhu, Z.Y., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 197-202 (2008).

A study of electron transfer in Ru(dcbpy)2(NCS)2 sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 and SnO2 films induced by red-wing excitation.
Myllyperkio, P., Benko, G., Korppi-Tommola, J., Yartsev, A.P., Sundstrom, V., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(7): 996-1002 (2008).

Photocatalytic reactions at the graphite/ice interface.
Bergeld, J., Kasemo, B., Chakarov, D., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(8): 1151-5 (2008).

Photosensitization of nanoporous TiO2 film with porphyrin-linked fullerene.
Shiga, T., Motohiro, T., Thin Solid Films 516(6): 1204-8 (2008).


Polymers

Wide band gap cross-linkable semiconducting polymer LED.
Solomeshch, O., Yu, Y.J., Medvedev, V., Razin, A., Blumer-Ganon, B., Eichen, Y., Jin, J.I., Tessler, N., Synth. Met. 157(21): 841-5 (2007).

A facile synthesis of polythiophene nanowires.
Karim, M.R., Lim, K.T., Lee, C.J., Lee, M.S., Synth. Met. 157(22-23): 1008-12 (2007).

Effects of ultraviolet light irradiation on poly(vinylcarbazole) - art. no. 053303.
Qian, L., Bera, D., Holloway, P.H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 053303 (2008).

Broadband polarizing films by photopolymerization-induced phase separation and in situ Swelling - art. no. 061101.
Fan, B., Vartak, S., Eakin, J.N., Faris, S.M., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 061101 (2008).

Photopolymerization in polymer templating.
Clapper, J.D., Sievens-Figueroa, L., Guymon, C.A., Chem. Mater. 20(3): 768-81 (2008).

Radiation effects on thermal properties of polymers. II. Polytetrafluoroethylene.
Briskman, B.A., Tlebaev, K.B., High Perform. Polym. 20(1): U90-U118 (2008).

The radiolysis of poly(4-vinylpyridine) quaternary salt ion exchange resins.
Enomoto, K., LaVerne, J.A., Tandon, L., Enriquez, A.E., Matonic, J.H., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 103-11 (2008).

Synthesis and photopolymerization characteristics of amine coinitiator.
Xu, H.G., Wu, G.Q., Nie, J., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 254-9 (2008).

Synthesis of novel three-arm star azo side-chain liquid crystalline polymer via ATRP and photoinduced surface relief gratings.
Zhang, Y.Y., Zhang, W., Chen, X.R., Cheng, Z.P., Wu, J.H., Zhu, I., Zhu, X.L., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(3): 777-89 (2008).

Long-term X-ray stimulated crystallization of poly(N-methyldodecano-12-lactam) in blend with poly(styrene-stat-acrylic acid).
Kratochvil, J., Baldrian, J., Brus, J., Sikora, A., J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 46(3): 311-21 (2008).

Morphology of the poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) micelles obtained by radiation-induced emulsion polymerization using anionic/nonionic mixed surfactants templates.
Tao, M., Hu, Z.Q., Zhang, Z.C., Mater. Lett. 62(4-5): 597-9 (2008).

Nonuniform shrinkage and stretching of polymerized nanostructures fabricated by two-photon photopolymerization - art. no. 055303.
Li, Y., Qi, F.J., Yang, H.H., Gong, Q.Z., Dong, X.M., Duan, X., Nanotechnology 19: 055303 (2008).

Effect of gamma irradiation on ethylene propylene diene terpolymer rubber composites.
Abou-Zeid, M.M., Rabie, S.T., Nada, A.A., Khalil, A.M., Hilal, R.H., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 111-6 (2008).

Effect of oxygen on gamma irradiation of polypropylenes studied by positron annihilation spectroscopy.
Chen, Z., Huang, W., Fang, P.F., Wang, H.M., Wang, S.J., Xiong, J., Xu, Y.S., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 117-22 (2008).

Radiation-induced grafting of inorganic particles onto polymer backbone: A new method to design polymer-based nanocomposite.
Choi, J.H., Jung, C.H., Kim, D.K., Ganesan, R., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 203-6 (2008).

Interaction of laser on some textile properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate).
Kan, C.W., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 79-85 (2008).

Stark spectroscopy of excited-state transitions in a conjugated polymer - art. no. 057401.
Gadermaier, C., Grasse, F., Perissinotto, S., Graf, M., Galbrecht, F., Scherf, U., List, E.J.W., Lanzani, G., Phys. Rev. Lett. 100: 057401 (2008).

Polymerization in magnetic field: XVIII. Influence of surfactant nature on the synthesis and thermal properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) and poly[(methyl methacrylate)-co-(epoxypropyl methacrylate)].
Nita, L.E., Chiriac, A.P., Cimmino, S., Silvestre, C., Duraccio, D., Vasile, C., Polym. Int. 57(2): 342-9 (2008).

Thermal furnace and ultraviolet assisted curing impact on SiOCH spin-on ultra low dielectric constant materials.
Zenasnia, A., Remiat, B., Waldfiied, C., Le Cornec, C., Jousseaume, V., Passemard, G., Thin Solid Films 516(6): 1097-103 (2008).


Biological & Medical Aspects

UPLC-ESI-TOFMS-based metabolomics and gene expression dynamics inspector self-organizing metabolomic maps as tools for understanding the cellular response to ionizing radiation.
Patterson, A.D., Li, H., Eichler, G.S., Krausz, K.W., Weinstein, J.N., Formace, A.J., Gonzalez, F.J., Idle, J.R., Anal. Chem. 80(3): 665-74 (2008).

Hydrogen ions directly regulating the oligomerization state of Photosystem I in intact Spirulina platensis cells.
Zhang, R., Xie, J., Hu, C.C., Zhao, J.Q., Chin. Sci. Bull. 53(2): 317-20 (2008).

Photoinduced antiviral carbon nanohorns - art. no. 075106.
Miyako, E., Nagata, H., Hirano, K., Sakamoto, K., Makita, Y., Nakayama, K., Hirotsu, T., Nanotechnology 19: 075106 (2008).

An efficient route to dimeric porphyrin - RGD peptide conjugates via olefin metathesis.
Sol, V., Chaleix, V., Granet, R., Krausz, P., Tetrahedron 64(2): 364-71 (2008).


Solar Energy

The 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy radical: An efficient, iodine-free redox mediator for dye-sensitized solar cells.
Zhang, Z., Chen, P., Murakami, T.N., Zakeeruddin, S.M., Gratzel, M., Adv. Funct. Mater. 18(2): 341-6 (2008).

Catching the rainbow: Light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cells.
Robertson, N., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 47(6): 1012-4 (2008).

Structure sensitivity of nano-structured CdS/SBA-15 containing Au and PtCo-catalysts for the photocatalytic splitting of water.
Lunawat, P.S., Kumar, R., Gupta, N.M., Catal. Lett. 121(3-4): 226-33 (2008).

Biocompatible nanoparticles of amphiphilic cyclodextrins entangling porphyrins as suitable vessels for light-induced energy and electron transfer.
Callari, F.L., Mazzaglia, A., Scolaro, L.M., Valli, L., Sortino, S., J. Mater. Chem. 18(7): 802-5 (2008).

An investigation of nanostructured rutile and anatase plates for improving the photosplitting of water - art. no. 055706.
Yeredla, R.R., Xu, H.F., Nanotechnology 19: 055706 (2008).

The prominent photoinduced voltage effect of as-prepared macroscopically long Ag core/Ni shell nanoheterojunctions - art. no. 085703.
Sun, J.L., Zhao, X., Zhu, J.L., Nanotechnology 19: 085703 (2008).

Enhanced cyanine solar cell performance upon oxygen doping.
Fan, B., Hany, R., Moser, J.E., Nuesch, F., Org. Electron. 9(1): 85-94 (2008).

A high-efficiency cyanine dye for dye-sensitized solar cells.
Ma, X.M., Hua, J.L., Wu, W.J., Jin, Y.H., Meng, F.S., Zhan, W.H., Tian, H., Tetrahedron 64(2): 345-50 (2008).


Industrial & Environmental Applications

Lens-cementing technology used in optical systems of deep-ultroviolet wavelength regions - art. no. 043010.
Takahashi, T., Okumura, T., Suzuki, E., Kojima, T., Suzuki, H., Tojo, T., Machida, K., J. Micro/Nanolithogr., MEMS, MOEMS 6: 043010 (2007).

Antimicrobial and chemical detoxifying functions of cotton fabrics containing different benzophenone derivatives.
Hong, K.H., Sun, G., Carbohydr. Polym. 71(4): 598-605 (2008).

Liquid-phase patterning and microstructure of anatase TiO2 films on SnO2:F substrates using superhydrophilic surface.
Masuda, Y., Kato, K., Chem. Mater. 20(3): 1057-63 (2008).

Photodegradation of NPE-10 surfactant by Au-doped nano-TiO2.
Zhiping, D., Feng, C.B., Li, Q.X., Zhao, Y.H., Tai, X.M., Colloids Surf., A 315(1-3): 254-8 (2008).

Synthesis of peptidyl phosphonates containing 5-(4-carboxyphenyl)-10,15,20-tritolylporphyrin.
Habdas, J., Boduszek, B., Heteroat. Chem. 19(1): 107-11 (2008).

Active packaging method for light-emitting diode lamps with photosensitive epoxy resins.
Wang, H., Lee, K.S., Ryu, J.H., Hong, C.H., Cho, Y.H., IEEE Photonics Technol. Lett. 20(1-4): 87-9 (2008).

Novel method to make a continuous micro-mesopore membrane with tailored surface chemistry for use in nanofiltration.
Wang, J.W., Yue, Z.R., Economy, J., J. Membr. Sci. 308(1-2): 191-7 (2008).

Effect of re-irradiation by neutrons on mechanical properties of un-irradiated/irradiated SS316LN weldments.
Tsuchiya, K., Shimizu, M., Kawamura, H., Kalinin, G., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 212-6 (2008).

An efficient photochemical bleaching of kraft pulps using total halogen-free reducing reagents.
Ouchi, A., Saruwatari, A., Suzuki, T., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 122-8 (2008).

Evidence for hole participation during the photocatalytic oxidation of the antibiotic flumequine.
Palominos, R., Freer, J., Mondaca, M.A., Mansilla, H.D., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 139-45 (2008).

Naphthalene degradation in water by heterogeneous photocatalysis: An investigation of the influence of inorganic anions.
Lair, A., Ferronato, C., Chovelon, J.M., Herrrnann, J.M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 193-203 (2008).

InVO4-sensitized TiO2 photocatalysts for efficient air purification with visible light.
Xiao, G.C., Wang, X.C., Li, D.Z., Fu, X.Z., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 213-21 (2008).

Slurry photodegradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid: A comparative study of impregnated and sol-gel In2O3-TiO2 mixed oxide catalysts.
Rodriguez-Gonzalez, V., Moreno-Rodriguez, A., May, M., Tzompantzi, F., Gomez, R., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 266-70 (2008).

Photocatalytic degradation of domoic acid using nanocrystalline TiO2 thin films.
Djaoueda, Y., Thibodeau, M., Robichaud, J., Balaji, S., Priya, S., Tchoukanova, N., Bates, S.S., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 271-83 (2008).

Use of microwave discharge electrodeless lamps (MDEL) - II. Photodegradation of acetaldehyde over TiO2 pellets.
Horikoshi, S., Kajitani, M., Horikoshi, N., Dillert, R., Bahnemann, D.W., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 284-7 (2008).

Photocatalytic activity of TiO2:In2O3 nanocomposite films towards the degradation of arylmethane and azo dyes.
Skorb, E.V., Ustinovich, E.A., Kulak, A.I., Sviridov, D.V., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 193(2-3): 97-102 (2008).

Treatment of paper pulp and paper mill wastewater by coagulation-flocculation followed by heterogeneous photocatalysis.
Rodrigues, A.C., Boroski, M., Shimada, N.S., Garcia, J.C., Nozaki, J., Hioka, N., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 1-10 (2008).

Preparation of nanosized TiO2/ZnO composite catalyst and its photocatalytic activity for degradation of methyl orange.
Liao, D.L., Badour, C.A., Liao, B.Q., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 11-9 (2008).

Studies on photolithography and photoreaction of copolymer containing naphthyl in ultrathin nanosheets induced by deep UV irradiation.
Xu, W.J., Li, T.S., Zeng, G.L., Zhang, S., Shang, W., Wu, Y.J., Miyashita, T., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 194(1): 97-104 (2008).

Effects of metal pollution and macronutrient enrichment on the photoproduction of hydroxyl radicals in seawater by the alga Dunaliella salina.
Li, S.X., Hong, H.S., Zheng, F.Y., Deng, N.S., Mar. Chem. 108(3-4): 207-14 (2008).

Photochemical production of molecular hydrogen in lake water and coastal seawater.
Punshon, S., Moore, R.A., Mar. Chem. 108(3-4): 215-20 (2008).

Well-defined nanoarrays from an n-type organic perylene-diimide derivative for photoconductive devices - art. no. 055604.
Bai, R., Ouyang, M., Zhou, R.J., Shi, M.M., Wang, M., Chen, H.Z., Nanotechnology 19: 055604 (2008).

Enhanced low dose rate effect of the radiation-sensitive field effect transistors developed by the National Microelectronics Research Centre.
Ko, D.H., Kim, S.J., Min, K.W., Park, J., Ryu, K.S., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. A 584(2-3): 440-3 (2008).

The influence of carbon ion irradiation on sweet sorghum seeds.
Dong, X.C., Li, W.J., Liu, Q.F., He, J.Y., Yu, L.X., Zhou, L.B., Qu, Y., Xie, H.M., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 123-6 (2008).

Static properties and moisture content properties of polyester fabrics modified by plasma treatment and chemical finishing.
Kan, C.W., Yuen, C.W.M., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 127-32 (2008).

An analysis on optical degradation of ZnO/silicone white paint under proton exposure.
Xiao, H.Y., Li, C.D., Sun, M.R., Yang, D.Z., Di, M.W., He, S.Y., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(1): 86-92 (2008).


Theoretical Studies

Exposure dose dependence on line edge roughness of a latent image in electron beam/extreme ultraviolet lithographies studied by Monte Carlo technique - art. no. 043004.
Saeki, A., Kozawa, T., Tagawa, S., Cao, H.B., Deng, H., Leeson, M.J., J. Micro/Nanolithogr., MEMS, MOEMS 6: 043004 (2007).

Carbon-centered radical addition and [beta]-scission reactions: Modeling of activation energies and pre-exponential factors.
Sabbe, M.K., Reyniers, M.F., Van Speybroeck, V., Waroquier, M., Marin, G.B., ChemPhysChem 9(1): 124-40 (2008).

Influence of Cu, Cr and C on the irradiation defect in Fe: A molecular dynamics simulation study.
Jang, J.W., Lee, B.J., Hong, J.H., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 28-38 (2008).

Materials design and development of functional materials for industry - art. no. 064227.
Asahi, R., Morikawa, T., Hazama, H., Matsubara, M., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 064227 (2008).

Polaron tunneling dynamics of a linear polymer of nucleotides - art. no. 075104.
Berashevich, J.A., Apalkov, V., Chakraborty, T., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 075104 (2008).

Electronic transport in poly(CG) and poly(CT) DNA segments with diluted base pairing - art. no. 075109.
de Moura, F.A.B.F., Lyra, M.L., Albuquerque, E.L., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 075109 (2008).

TD-DFT study on the electronic spectrum properties of 2,7-(ethylene)bis-8-hydroxyquinoline and its derivatives.
Li, Z.F., Zhu, Y.C., Yuan, K., Kang, J.W., Jiegou Huaxue 27(1): 63-9 (2008).

The effects of oxygen on the surface passivation of InP nanowires - art. no. 065203.
Moreira, M.D., Venezuela, P., Schmidt, T.M., Nanotechnology 19: 065203 (2008).

OH radical reactions with phenylalanine in free and peptide forms.
Galano, A., Cruz-Torres, A., Org. Biomol. Chem. 6(4): 732-8 (2008).

The contribution of tunnelling to the 1,5 H-shift isomerisation reaction of alkoxyl radicals.
Somnitz, H., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(7): 965-73 (2008).

Pronounced non-Arrhenius behaviour of hydrogen-abstractions from toluene and derivatives by phthalimide-N-oxyl radicals: a theoretical study.
Hermans, I., Jacobs, P., Peeters, J., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(8): 1125-32 (2008).

Ab initio study of the formation and degradation reactions of semiquinone and phenoxyl radicals.
McFerrin, C.A., Hall, R.W., Dellinger, B., THEOCHEM 848(1-3): 16-23 (2008).

The alkoxy radicals and their anions: Structures and electron affinities.
Gao, A.F., Hao, Z., Li, A.G., THEOCHEM 848(1-3): 40-6 (2008).


Reviews

Organic tandem and multi-junction solar cells.
Hadipour, A., de Boer, B., Blom, P.W.M., Adv. Funct. Mater. 18(2): 169-81 (2008).

Precipitation of the FeCu system: A critical review of atomic kinetic Monte Carlo simulations.
Vincent, E., Becquart, C.S., Pareige, C., Pareige, P., Domain, C., J. Nucl. Mater. 373(1-3): 387-401 (2008).


E-mail: ndrlrcdc.1@nd.edu
Author: K.P. Madden
Created: 7/2/97 Updated: 8/14/2008