NDRL Radiation Chemistry Data Center Recent Papers in Radiation and Photochemistry 11/20/08 #08_17

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

The measurement and meaning of intrinsic radical stability: Are chemical questions just problems in applied mathematics?
Coote, M.L., Dickerson, A.B., Aust. J. Chem. 61(3): 163-7 (2008).

Ultrafast formation of I₂ following 350-nm photodissociation of CF₂I₂ in n-hexane.
El-Khoury, P.Z., Tarnovsky, A.N., Chem. Phys. Lett. 453(4-6): 160-6 (2008).

Singlet-singlet energy transfer in homo- and hetero-porphyrin dyads containing meso-tolylporphyrin and meso-furylporphyrin sub-units.
Rai, S., Ravikanth, M., Chem. Phys. Lett. 453(4-6): 250-5 (2008).

Study of concerted and sequential photochemical Wolff rearrangement by femtosecond UV-vis and IR spectroscopy.
Burdzinski, G.T., Wang, J., Gustafson, T.L., Platzt, M.S., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(12): 3746-47 (2008).

Role of sulfide radical cations in electron transfer promoted molecular oxygenations at sulfur.
Clennan, E.L., Liao, C., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(12): 4057-68 (2008).

Comments on the through-space singlet energy transfers and energy migration (Exciton) in the light harvesting systems.
Harvey, P.D., Stern, C., Gros, C.P., Guilard, R., J. Inorg. Biochem. 102(3): 395-405 (2008).

A comparative study of energy transfer in dye mixtures in monomer and polymer matrices under pulsed laser excitation.
Kailasnath, A., John, P.R., Radhakrishnan, P., Nampoori, V.P.N., Vallabhan, C.P.G., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 135-43 (2008).

Excited state hydrogen bond dynamics: Coumarin 102 in acetonitrile-water binary mixtures.
Wells, N.P., McGrath, M.J., Siepmann, J.I., Underwood, D.F., Blank, D.A., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(12): 2511-4 (2008).

Near-infrared photoluminescence from a plutonyl ion.
Wilkerson, M.P., Berg, J.M., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(12): 2515-8 (2008).

Photoinduced electron transfer of N-[(3-and 4-diarylamino)phenyl]-1,8-naphthalimide dyads: Orbital-orthogonal approach in a short-linked D-A system.
Takahashi, S., Nozaki, K., Kozaki, M., Suzuki, S., Keyaki, K., Ichimura, A., Matsushita, T., Okada, K., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(12): 2533-42 (2008).

Tuning energy transfer in switchable donor-acceptor systems.
Hurenkamp, J.H., de Jong, J.J.D., Browne, W.R., van Esch, J.H., Feringa, B.L., Org. Biomol. Chem. 6(7): 1268-77 (2008).

Optical Spectra

Spin crossover in polyaniline.
Kulikov, A.V., Komissarova, A.S., Shestakov, A.F., Fokeeva, L.S., Russ. Chem. Bull. 56(10): 2026-33 (2007).

Field emission enhancement in nitrogen-ion-implanted ultrananocrystalline diamond films - art. no. 043720.
Joseph, P.T., Tai, N.H., Lee, C.Y., Niu, H., Pong, W.F., Lin, I.N., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 043720 (2008).

Next step of photochromic switches?
Tian, H., Feng, Y.L., J. Mater. Chem. 18(14): 1617-22 (2008).

cis-trans photoisomerization of silylene-vinylene-p-phenylene polymers and their model compounds.
Bayda, M., Majchrzak, M., Wieczorek, K., Kozubek, H., Marciniec, B., Marciniak, B., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 30-8 (2008).

Photophysical properties, excitation energy transfer and laser activity of 3-(4′-dimethylaminophenyl)-1-(2-pyridinyl) prop-2-en-1-one (DMAPP) - A new potential laser dye.
El-Daly, S.A., Gaber, M., Al-Shihry, S.S., El-Sayed, Y.S., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 89-98 (2008).

Synthesis, characterization and cation-induced isomerization of photochromic calix[4](aza)crown-indolospiropyran conjugates.
Grun, A., Kerekes, P., Bitter, I., Supramol. Chem. 20(3): 255-63 (2008).

ESR Studies

Three different tyrosyl radicals identified in L-tyrosine HCl crystals upon [gamma]-irradiation: Magnetic characterization and temporal evolution.
Maniero, A.L., Chis, V., Zoleo, A., Brustolon, M., Mezzetti, A., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3812-20 (2008).

Research on metastable electron traps in the modified SOI materials induced by Si ion implantation.
Zhang, E.X., Yu, Z.S., Cao, Y.G., Yang, H., Zhang, Z.X., Wang, X., J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 26(2): L1-L4 (2008).

EPR, ENDOR and HYSCORE study of X-ray induced centres in K₂YF₅ thermoluminescent phosphors.
Zverev, D., Vrielinck, H., Callens, F., Matthys, P., Doorslaer, S., Khaidukov, N.M., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(13): 1789-98 (2008).

Excited States

Further characterization of oxygen vacancies and zinc vacancies in electron-irradiated ZnO - art. no. 043710.
Evans, S.M., Giles, N.C., Halliburton, L.E., Kappers, L.A., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 043710 (2008).

On the photophysics of metallophthalocyanine-based photothermal sensitizers: Synergism between theory and experiment.
Ricciardi, G., Soldatova, A.V., Rosa, A., J. Inorg. Biochem. 102(3): 406-13 (2008).

Photochemistry

Styryl dyes. Synthesis and study of the solid-state [2+2] autophotocycloaddition by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction.
Vedernikov, A.I., Kuz-Mina, L.G., Sazonov, S.K., Lobova, N.A., Loginov, P.S., Churakov, A.V., Strelenko, Y.A., Howard, J.A.K., Alfimov, M.V., Gromov, S.P., Russ. Chem. Bull. 56(9): 1860-83 (2007).

Observations made in exploring a pyridinium salt photochemical approach to the synthesis of (+)-lactacystin.
Zhou, J.W., Gong, M.Z., Mariano, P.S., Yoon, U.C., Bull. Korean Chem. Soc. 29(1): 89-93 (2008).

A photochemical synthesis of functionalized trans-cyclooctenes driven by metal complexation.
Royzen, M., Yap, G.P.A., Fox, J.M., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(12): 3760-1 (2008).

Isotopomer fractionation in the UV photolysis of N₂O: 2. Further comparison of theory and experiment - art. no. D05309.
Chen, W.C., Prakash, M.K., Marcus, R.A., J. Geophys. Res., [Atmos.] 113: D05309 (2008).

Characterization of organosulfates from the photooxidation of isoprene and unsaturated fatty acids in ambient aerosol using liquid chromatography/(-) electrospray ionization mass spectrometry.
Gomez-Gonzalez, Y., Surratt, J.D., Cuyckens, F., Szmigielski, R., Vermeylen, R., Jaoui, M., Lewandowski, M., Offenberg, J.H., Kleindienst, T.E., Edney, E.O., Blockhuys, F., Van Alsenoy, C., Maenhaut, W., Claeys, M., J. Mass Spectrom. 43(3): 371-82 (2008).

Photochemistry of Hantzsch 1,4-dihydropyridines and pyridines.
Fasani, E., Albini, A., Mella, M., Tetrahedron 64(14): 3190-6 (2008).

Application and details of photoinduced oxidative cyclization of 5-(4′,9′-methanocycloundeca-2′,4′,6′,8′,10′-pentaenylidene)-pyrimidine-2,4,6(1,3,5H)-triones and related compounds.
Naya, S.I., Yamaguchi, Y., Nitta, M., Tetrahedron 64(14): 3225-31 (2008).

Radiation Chemistry

Volume expansion in heavily gamma irradiated NaCl and LiF single crystals - art. no. 095211.
de Castro, M.J., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 095211 (2008).

Electronic and atomic disorder in icosahedral AlPdRe - art. no. 114120.
Rapp, O., Karkin, A.A., Goshchitskii, B.N., Voronin, V.I., Srinivas, V., Poon, S.J., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 114120 (2008).

Experimental Studies

Photofragment translational spectroscopy of propargyl radicals at 248 nm - art. no. 114303.
Goncher, S.J., Moore, D.T., Sveum, N.E., Neumark, D.M., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 114303 (2008).

Multiphase Systems

Photoemission and x-ray absorption studies of valence states in (Ni, Zn, Fe, Ti)₃O₄ thin films exhibiting photoinduced magnetization - art. no. 082502.
Kobayashi, M., Ooki, Y., Takizawa, M., Son, G.S., Fujimori, A., Takeda, Y., Terai, K., Okane, T., Fujimori, S.I., Saitoh, Y., Yamagami, H., Seki, M., Kawai, T., Tabata, H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 082502 (2008).

Application of ion scattering spectroscopy to measurement of surface potential of MgO thin film under ion irradiation - art. no. 084104.
Nagatomi, T., Kuwayama, T., Takai, Y., Yoshino, K., Morita, Y., Kitagawa, M., Nishitani, M., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 084104 (2008).

Photochemical switching of ultrathin PbTiO₃ films - art. no. 112901.
Takahashi, R., Grepstad, J.K., Tybell, T., Matsumoto, Y., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 112901 (2008).

Low temperature preparation and characterization of nanospherical anatase TiO₂ and its photocatalytic activity on Congo red degradation under sunlight.
Melghit, K., Al-Rabaniah, S.S., Al-Amri, I., Ceram. Int. 34(3): 479-83 (2008).

Precipitation of metallic nanoparticles inside silicate glasses by femtosecond laser pulses.
Zeng, H.D., Qiu, J.R., Yuan, S.L., Yang, Y.X., Chen, G.R., Ceram. Int. 34(3): 605-8 (2008).

Silver on PEG-PU-TiO₂ polymer nanocomposite films: An excellent system for antibacterial applications.
Shah, M.S.A.S., Nag, M., Kalagara, T., Singh, S., Manorama, S.V., Chem. Mater. 20(7): 2455-60 (2008).

Normal photochromism of spiropyran in montmorillonite interlayer.
Saso, N., Yamamoto, T., Umemura, Y., Einaga, Y., Colloids Surf., A 317(1-3): 309-15 (2008).

Photocatalytic activity of nanocrystalline TiO₂ (brookite, rutile and brookite-based) powders prepared by thermohydrolysis of TiCl₄ in aqueous chloride solutions.
Di Paola, A., Cufalo, G., Addamo, M., Ellardita, M.B., Campostrini, R., Ischia, M., Ceccato, R., Palmisano, L., Colloids Surf., A 317(1-3): 366-76 (2008).

Synthesis of titania-silica aerogel-like microspheres by a water-in-oil emulsion method via ambient pressure drying and their photocatalytic properties.
Liu, M.X., Gan, L.H., Pang, Y.C., Xu, Z.J., Hao, Z.X., Chen, L.W., Colloids Surf., A 317(1-3): 490-5 (2008).

Nitrogen-doped TiO₂ from TiN and its visible light photoelectrochemical properties.
Cui, X., Ma, M., Zhang, W., Yang, Y.C., Zhang, Z.J., Electrochem. Commun. 10(3): 367-71 (2008).

Photoenhanced uptake of NO₂ on mineral dust: Laboratory experiments and model simulations - art. no. L05812.
Ndour, M., D'Anna, B., George, C., Ka, O., Balkanski, Y., Kleffmann, J., Stemmler, K., Ammann, M., Geophys. Res. Lett. 35: L05812 (2008).

Structural, optical, and photoelectrochemical properties of sprayed TiO₂ thin films: Effect of precursor concentration.
Shinde, P.S., Patil, P.S., Bhosale, P.N., Bhosalew, C.H., J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 91(4): 1266-72 (2008).

ZnO nanofiber and nanoparticle synthesized through electrospinning and their photocatalytic activity under visible light.
Liu, H.Q., Yang, J.X., Liang, J.H., Huang, Y.X., Tangz, C.Y., J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 91(4): 1287-91 (2008).

Photocatalytic activity of (copper, nitrogen)-codoped titanium dioxide nanoparticles.
Song, K.X., Zhou, J.H., Bao, J.C., Feng, Y.Y., J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 91(4): 1369-71 (2008).

Templation of the excited-state chemistry of ([alpha]-(n-alkyl) dibenzyl ketones: How guest packing within a nanoscale supramolecular capsule influences photochemistry.
Gibb, C.L.D., Sundaresan, A.K., Ramamurthy, V., Gibb, B.C., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(12): 4069-80 (2008).

Femtosecond time-resolved electronic sum-frequency generation spectroscopy: A new method to investigate ultrafast dynamics at liquid interfaces - art. no. 114715.
Sekiguchi, K., Yamaguchi, S., Tahara, T., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 114715 (2008).

Supramolecular carriers of singlet oxygen: Photosensitized formation and thermal decomposition of endoperoxides in the presence of cyclodextrins.
Slavetinska, L., Mosinger, J., Kubat, P., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 1-9 (2008).

Assessment of photocatalytic activity of Solaronix™ nanostructured anatase.
Nizard, H., Meyer, T., Oberpriller, H., Meyer, M., Benien, H., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 99-104 (2008).

Real-time observation of the spin-state mixing process of a micellized radical pair in weak magnetic fields by nanosecond fast field switching.
Miura, T., Murai, H., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(12): 2526-32 (2008).

Consequences of anisotropy in electrical charge storage: application to the characterization by the mirror method of TiO₂ rutile - art. no. 065208.
Damamme, G., Guerret-Piecourt, C., Temga, T., Juve, D., Treheux, D., J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 41: 065208 (2008).

Inhibition of lipid peroxidation induced by tritiated water due to tea catechins.
Kubbta, M., Haga, H., Oya, Y., Okuno, K., J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 275(3): 483-6 (2008).

Effect of [gamma]-irradiation on surface and catalytic properties of nanocrystalline CuO, NiO and Fe₂O₃ supported on alumina.
EI-Shobaky, G.A., Doheim, M.M., Esmail, S.A., El-Boohy, H.A., Ahmed, A.M., J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 275(3): 487-95 (2008).

Field emission from as grown and nitrogen incorporated tetrahedral amorphous carbon/silicon heterojunctions grown using a pulsed filtered cathodic vacuum arc technique.
Panwar, O.S., Rupesinghe, N., Amaratunga, G.A.J., J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B 26(2): 566-75 (2008).

Comparison of deep silicon etching using SF₆/C₄F₈ and SF₆/C₄F₆ plasmas in the Bosch process.
Rhee, H., Kwon, H., Kim, C.K., Kim, H., Yoo, J., Kim, Y.W., J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B 26(2): 576-81 (2008).

Improving the electron emission properties of ion-beam-synthesized Ag-SiO₂ nanocomposites by pulsed laser annealing.
Tsang, W.M., Adikaari, A.A.D.T., Stolojan, V., Silva, S.R.P., J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B 26(2): 860-3 (2008).

Micro-patterning of TiO₂ thin films by photovoltaic effect on silicon substrates.
Liang, S., Chen, M., Xue, Q.J., Liu, Z.L., Thin Solid Films 516(10): 3058-61 (2008).

Studies of ion irradiation effects in hydrogenated amorphous carbon thin films by X-ray absorption and photoemission spectroscopy.
Ray, S.C., Kumar, K.P.K., Tsai, H.M., Chiou, J.W., Pao, C.W., Pong, W., Tsai, M.H., Wu, B.H., Sheu, C.R., Chen, C.C., Hong, F.C.N., Cheng, H.H., Dalakyan, A., Thin Solid Films 516(10): 3374-7 (2008).

Photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ films with mixed anatase and rutile structures prepared by pulsed laser deposition.
Zhao, L., Han, M., Lian, H., Thin Solid Films 516(10): 3394-8 (2008).

Polymers

Photo-responsive gel droplet as a nano- or pico-litre container comprising a supramolecular hydrogel.
Matsumoto, S., Yamaguchi, S., Wada, A., Matsui, T., Ikeda, M., Hamachi, I., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (13): 1545-7 (2008).

Analysis of photo-induced hydration of a photochromic poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) - Spiropyran copolymer thin layer by quartz crystal microbalance.
Edahiro, J.I., Sumaru, K., Takagi, T., Shinbo, T., Kanamori, T., Sudoh, M., Eur. Polym. J. 44(2): 300-7 (2008).

Studies on the photocatalytically degradable polyethylene films.
Chen, Y., Yuan, S., Shi, L.Y., Zhu, H.Y., Zhang, J.P., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 29(3): 554-8 (2008).

Turning electrospun poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers into graphitic nanostructures by in situ electron beam irradiation - art. no. 046105.
Duan, H.G., Xie, E.Q., Han, L., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 046105 (2008).

Evidence of hot electron-induced chemical degradation in electroluminescence spectra of polyethylene - art. no. 046107.
Teyssedre, G., Laurent, C., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 046107 (2008).

Improved antimicrobial activity of polypropylene and cotton nonwoven fabrics by surface treatment and modification with chitosan.
Abdou, E.S., Elkholy, S.S., Elsabee, M.Z., Mohamed, E., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(4): 2290-6 (2008).

Novel network polymer electrolytes containing fluorine and sulfonic acid lithium prepared by ultraviolet polymerization.
Li, Z.M., Chen, L.W., Wei, J.G., Yang, J., Wang, X.L., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(4): 2509-14 (2008).

Controlled radical polymerization of poly(methyl methacrylate-g-epichlorohydrin) using N,-N-dithiocarbamate-mediated iniferters.
Al-Kaabi, K., van Reenen, A.J., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(4): 2528-34 (2008).

Compatibilization of commingled plastics with maleic anhydride modified polyethylenes and ultraviolet preirradiation.
Martinez, J.G., Benavides, R., Guerrer, C., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(4): 2597-603 (2008).

Studies of performances by the interchanging of the sequence of the photomodified layer in the thin film composite (TFC) membrane.
Yogesh, Gupta, S., Javiya, S., Paul, P., Basu, S., Singh, K., Ganguly, B., Bhattacharya, A., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(4): 2611-6 (2008).

Degradation behavior of linear low-density polyethylene films containing prooxidants under accelerated test conditions.
Roy, P.K., Surekha, P., Rajagopal, C., Choudhary, V., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(4): 2726-33 (2008).

Improvement of the spatial frequency response of photopolymer materials by modifying polymer chain length.
Gleeson, M.R., Sabol, D., Liu, S., Close, C.E., Kelly, J.V., Sheridan, J.T., J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 25(3): 396-406 (2008).

Studies on an argon laser-induced photopolymerization employing both mono- and bischromophoric hemicyanine dye-borate complex as a photoinitiator.
Jedrezejewska, B., Jeziorska, J., Paczkowski, J., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 105-15 (2008).

Incorporating perylene moiety into poly(phenothiazine-co-bithiophene) backbone for higher charge transport.
Tang, W.H., Ke, L., Chen, Z.K., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3590-6 (2008).

Photoactive proton conductor: Poly(4-vinyl pyridine) gel.
Berestetsky, N., Vaganova, E., Wachtel, E., Leitus, G., Goldberg, A., Yitzchaik, S., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3662-7 (2008).

Construction of polymer skeletons with radiation-scissile groups at predetermined sites.
Shimizu, T., Hayakawa, T., Sogabe, T., Ichikawa, T., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(6): 1945-53 (2008).

Free-radical-promoted cationic photopolymerization under visible light in aerated media: New and highly efficient silane-containing initiating systems.
Lalevee, J., El-Roz, M., Allonas, X., Fouassier, J.P., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(6): 2008-14 (2008).

Systematic investigation of functional core variation within hyperbranched polyglycerols.
Barriau, E., Pastor-Perez, L., Berger-Nicoletti, E., Kilinger, A.F.M., Frey, H., Stiriba, S.E., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(6): 2049-61 (2008).

Metal nanocomposite films prepared In Suite from PVA and silver nitrate. Study of the nanostructuration process and morphology as a function of the In Suite routes.
Clemenson, S., Leonard, D., Sage, D., David, L., Espuche, E., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(6): 2062-71 (2008).

Dimerization of titanyl phthalocyanine in thin films prepared by surface polymerization by ion-assisted deposition.
Zachary, A.M., Drabik, M., Choi, Y., Bolotin, I.L., Biederman, H., Hanley, L., J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 26(2): 212-8 (2008).

Fabrication of nanopores with subnanometer precision on poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers by in situ electron beam irradiation.
Duan, H.G., Xie, E.Q., Han, L., J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B 26(2): L28-L31 (2008).

Photo-fries rearrangement in polymeric media: An investigation on fully aromatic esters containing the naphthyl chromophore.
Hofler, T., Griesser, T., Gruber, M., Jakopic, G., Trimmel, G., Kern, W., Macromol. Chem. Phys. 209(5): 488-98 (2008).

One-pot synthesis of a novel ladder polymer of calixarene via condensation reaction of resorcinol and alkanedial based on dynarruic covalent chemistry.
Kudo, H., Shigematsu, K., Milani, K., Nishikubo, T., Kasuga, N.C., Uekusa, H., Ohashi, Y., Macromolecules 41(6): 2030-6 (2008).

Active packing method for blue light-emitting diodes with photosensitive polymerization: formation of self-focusing encapsulates.
Wang, H., Ryu, J.H., Lee, K.S., Tan, C.H., Jin, L.H., Li, S.M., Hong, C.H., Cho, Y.H., Liu, S.H., Opt. Express 16(6): 3680-5 (2008).

Low-energy electron and X-ray degradation of biomedical plasma-fluoropolymer.
Massey, S., Cloutier, P., Hale, P., Bazin, M., Sanche, L., Mantovani, D., Roy, D., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(2): 383-91 (2008).

Dependence of ultraviolet absorbers' performance on ultraviolet wavelength.
Dobashi, Y., Ohkatsu, Y., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(2): 436-47 (2008).

Comparison of adsorbent films obtained by plasma polymerization of oxygenated organic compounds.
Lima, R.R., Hemandez, L.F., Fachini, E., Demarquette, N.R., Silva, M.L.P., Sens. Actuators, B 130(1): 110-9 (2008).

Biological & Medical Aspects

Effect of surfactant chain length on the binding interaction of a biological photosensitizer with cationic micelles.
Chakrabarty, A., Das, P., Mallick, A., Chattopadhyay, N., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3684-92 (2008).

The vibrational spectrum of the secondary electron acceptor, A(1), in photosystem I.
Bender, S.L., Keough, J.M., Boesch, S.E., Wheeler, R.A., Barry, B.A., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3844-52 (2008).

Spectroscopic investigation of ionizing-radiation tolerance of a Chlorophyceae green micro-alga - art. no. 104216.
Farhi, E., Rivasseau, C., Gromova, M., Compagnon, E., Marzloff, V., Ollivier, J., Boisson, A.M., Bligny, R., Natali, F., Russo, D., Coute, A., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 104216 (2008).

Synthesis, characterization, and nucleotidic chain cleavage ability of uncharged water soluble poly(ethylene glycol)-fullerene derivatives with an amphiphilic character.
Vitalini, D., Spina, E., Dattilo, S., Mineo, P., Scamporrino, E., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(6): 2145-53 (2008).

Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometric studies on atorvastatin and its stress degradation products.
Shah, R.P., Kumar, V., Singh, S., Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 22(5): 613-22 (2008).

Medicine: Drug bestows radiation resistance on mice and monkeys.
Bhattacharjee, Y., Science (Washington, D. C.) 320(5873): 163 (2008).

An agonist of toll-like receptor 5 has radioprotective activity in mouse and primate models.
Burdelya, L.G., Krivokrysenko, V.I., Tallant, T.C., Strom, E., Gleiberman, A.S., Gupta, D., Kurnasov, O.V., Fort, F.L., Osterman, A.L., Di Donato, J.A., Feinstein, E., Gudkov, A.V., Science (Washington, D. C.) 320(5873): 226-30 (2008).

Nanoscale detection of ionizing radiation damage to DNA by atomic force microscopy.
Ke, C., Jiang, Y., Mieczkowski, P.A., Muramoto, G.G., Chute, J.P., Marszalek, P.E., Small 4(2): 288-94 (2008).

Solar Energy

Interface modification on TiO₂ electrode using dendrimers in dye-sensitized solar cells.
Nakashima, T., Satoh, N., Albrecht, K., Yamamoto, K., Chem. Mater. 20(7): 2538-43 (2008).

Quantum dot solar cells. Tuning photoresponse through size and shape control of CdSe-TiO₂ architecture.
Kongkanand, A., Tvrdy, K., Takechi, K., Kuno, M., Kamat, P.V., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(12): 4007-15 (2008).

ERRATUM: Alkyl-functionalized organic dyes for efficient molecular photovoltaics (Vol. 128, pg. 14256, 2006).
Koumura, N., Wang, Z.S., Mori, S., Miyashita, M., Suzuki, E., Hara, K., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(12): 4202-3 (2008).

Improvement of photovoltaic response based on enhancement of spinorbital coupling and triplet states in organic solar cells - art. no. 043909.
Xu, Z.H., Hu, B., Howe, J., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 043909 (2008).

The role of para-alkyl substituents on meso-phenyl porphyrin sensitised TiO₂ solar cells: control of the e_TiO2/electrolyte⁺ recombination reaction.
Forneli, A., Planells, M., Sarmentero, M.A., Martinez-Ferrero, E., O'Regan, B.C., Ballester, P., Palomares, E., J. Mater. Chem. 18(14): 1652-8 (2008).

Enhanced energy conversion efficiency of TiO₂ electrode modified with WO₃ in dye-sensitized solar cells.
Cheng, P., Deng, C.S., Dai, X.M., Li, B., Liu, D.N., Xu, J.M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 144-50 (2008).

IV-VI nanocrystal-polymer solar cells.
Fritz, K.P., Guenes, S., Luther, J., Kumar, S., Saricifitci, N.S., Scholes, G.D., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 39-46 (2008).

Betalain pigments for dye-sensitized solar cells.
Zhang, D., Lanier, S.M., Downing, J.A., Avent, J.L., Lum, J., McHale, J.L., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 72-80 (2008).

Photovoltaic nanocrystal scintillators hybridized on Si solar cells for enhanced conversion efficiency in UV.
Mutlugun, E., Soganci, I.M., Demir, H.V., Opt. Express 16(6): 3537-45 (2008).

Industrial & Environmental Applications

Iron redox dynamics in the surface waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea.
Shaked, Y., Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 72(6): 1540-54 (2008).

Photocatalytic degradation of sunset yellow FCF in presence of some transition metal complexes and hydrogen peroxide.
Lodha, S., Jain, A., Sharma, V.K., Punjabi, P.B., Indian J. Chem., Sect. A: Inorg., Bio-inorg., Phys., Theor. Anal. Chem. 47(3): 397-400 (2008).

Synthesis and characterization of TiO₂ chemically modified by Pd(II) 2-aminothiazole complex for the photocatalytic degradation of phenol.
Cristante, V.M., Prado, A.G.S., Jorge, S.M.A., Valente, J.P.S., Florentino, A.O., Padilha, P.M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 23-9 (2008).

Direct growth of F-doped TiO₂ particulate thin films with high photocatalytic activity for environmental applications.
Wu, G.S., Chen, A., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 47-53 (2008).

Enhancement effect of TiO₂ dispersion over alumina on the photocatalytic removal of NO_x admixtures from O₂-N₂ flow.
Shelimov, B.N., Tolkachev, N.N., Tkachenko, O.P., Baeva, G.N., Klementiev, K.V., Stakheev, A.Y., Kazansky, V.B., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 195(1): 81-8 (2008).

Flux dependence of cluster formation in neutron-irradiated weld material - art. no. 104262.
Bergner, F., Ulbricht, A., Hein, H., Kammel, M., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 104262 (2008).

Synthesis and photopolymerizations of new phosphonated monomers for dental applications.
Yeniad, B., Albayrak, A.Z., Olcum, N.C., Avci, D., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(6): 2290-9 (2008).

UV-cured methacrylic membranes as novel gel-polymer electrolyte for Li-ion batteries.
Nair, J.R., Gerbaldi, C., Meligrana, G., Bongiovanni, R., Bodoardo, S., Penazzi, N., Reale, P., Gentili, V., J. Power Sources 178(2): 751-7 (2008).

A nanoparticulate drug-delivery system for rivastigmine: Physico-chemical and in vitro biological characterization.
Craparo, E.F., Pitarresi, G., Bondi, M.L., Casaletto, M.P., Licciardi, M., Giarnmona, G., Macromol. Biosci. 8(3): 247-59 (2008).

Theoretical study of dose and dose rate effect on trichloroethylene (HCIC=CCl₂) decomposition in dry and humid air under electron beam irradiation.
Nichipor, H., Yacko, S., Sun, Y.X., Clunielewski, A.G., Zimek, Z., Nukleonika 53(1): 11-6 (2008).

Mechanism initiated by nanoabsorber for UV nanosecond-pulse-driven damage of dielectric coatings.
Wei, C.Y., Shao, J.A., He, H.B., Yi, K., Fan, Z.X., Opt. Express 16(5): 3376-82 (2008).

Photo-patternable GeO₂-contained organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel films for photonic applications.
Que, W.X., Jia, C.Y., Sun, M., Sun, Z., Wang, L.L., Zhang, Z.J., Opt. Express 16(6): 3490-5 (2008).

Trimming of silicon ring resonator by electron beam induced compaction and strain.
Schrauwen, J., Van Thourhout, D., Baets, R., Opt. Express 16(6): 3738-43 (2008).

Theoretical Studies

A discrete/continuum QM/MM MD study of the triplet state of acetone in aqueous solution.
Brancato, G., Rega, N., Barone, V., Chem. Phys. Lett. 453(4-6): 202-6 (2008).

Electronic couplings and on-site energies for hole transfer in DNA: Systematic quantum mechanical/molecular dynamic study - art. no. 115101.
Voityuk, A.A., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 115101 (2008).

Combined quantum mechanical and molecular mechanics studies of the electron-transfer reactions involving carbon tetrachloride in solution.
Valiev, M., Bylaska, E.J., Dupuis, M., Tratnyek, P.G., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(12): 2713-20 (2008).

Controllability and observability of the photophysical system of intermolecular two-state excited-state processes.
Boens, N., Novikov, E., Ameloot, M., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(12): 2738-42 (2008).

Solvent dynamics effect in condensed-phase electron-transfer reactions.
Zhu, J.J., Cheng, Y.B., Bai, T.C., Lu, Y., Chang, Z.R., Wei, D.Q., Stell, G., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3735-45 (2008).

Does Forster theory predict the rate of electronic energy transfer for a model dyad at low temperature?
Curutchet, C., Mennucci, B., Scholes, G.D., Beljonne, D., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3759-66 (2008).

Solvation of excess electrons in LiF ionic pair matrix: Evidence for a solvated dielectron from ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and calculations.
Zhang, L., Yan, S., Cukier, R.I., Bu, Y.X., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(12): 3767-72 (2008).

First-principles study of the diffusion mechanisms of the self-interstitial in germanium - art. no. 135220.
Carvalho, A., Jones, R., Goss, J.P., Janke, C., Oberg, S., Briddon, P.R., J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 20: 135220 (2008).

The new theory of electron transfer. Thermodynamic potential profiles in the inverted and superverted regions.
Fletcher, S., J. Solid State Electrochem. 12(6): 765-70 (2008).

Quantum chemical calculations of electronically excited states: formamide, its protonated form and alkali cation complexes as case studies.
Antol, I., Barbatti, M., Eckert-Maksic, M., Lischka, H., Monatsh. Chem. 139(4): 319-28 (2008).

Formation of a Criegee intermediate in the low-temperature oxidation of dimethyl sulfoxide.
Asatryan, R., Bozzelli, J.W., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(13): 1769-80 (2008).

Exciton energy transfer between adsorbates.
Kucherenko, M.G., Chmereva, T.M., Phys. Solid State 50(3): 531-7 (2008).

Reviews

A crystallographic review of arsenic sulfides: effects of chemical variations and changes induced by exposure to light.
Bonazzi, P., Bindi, L., Z. Kristallogr. 223(1-2): 132-47 (2008).