NDRL Radiation Chemistry Data Center Recent Papers in Radiation and Photochemistry 12/22/08 #08_19

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

Generation, observation, and reactivity of furyl- and thienylketenes and bisketenes.
Fu, N., Allen, A.D., Chan, W., Kobayashi, S., Tidwell, T.T., Tahmassebi, D., Aguilar, A., Cabrera, E.P., Godoy, J., Can. J. Chem. 86(4): 333-41 (2008).

Kinetic solvent effects on peroxyl radical reactions.
Jha, M., Pratt, D.A., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (10): 1252-4 (2008).

Accelerating charge transfer in a triphenylamine-subphthalocyanine donor-acceptor system.
Medina, A.S., Claessens, C.G., Rahman, G.M.A., Lamsabhi, A.M., Mo, O., Yanez, M., Guldi, D.M., Torres, T., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (15): 1759-61 (2008).

(Terpyridine)copper(II)-carbon nanohorns: Metallo-nanocomplexes for photoinduced charge separation.
Rotas, G., Sandanayaka, A.S.D., Tagmatarchis, N., Ichihashi, T., Yudasaka, M., Lijima, S., Ito, O., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(14): 4725-31 (2008).

On the validity of the Arrhenius equation for electron attachment rate coefficients - art. no. 124308.
Fabrikant, I.I., Hotop, H., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 124308 (2008).

Intramolecular electronic excitation energy transfer in donor/acceptor dyads studied by time and frequency resolved single molecule spectroscopy - art. no. 124516.
Hinze, G., Metivier, R., Nolde, F., Mullen, K., Basche, T., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 124516 (2008).

Kinetic study on photocatalytic degradation of reactive orange 5 solution with phosphotungstic acid.
Zhong, J.B., Ma, D., Zhao, H., Li, M.J., Xie, B., Li, J.Z., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 283(1-2): 93-8 (2008).

Photoacid-base reaction in ice via a mobile L-defect.
Uritski, A., Huppert, D., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(14): 3066-78 (2008).

Effects of ionic liquid [bmim][PF₆] on absorption spectra and reaction kinetics of the duroquinone triplet state in acetonitrile.
Zhu, G., Wu, G., Sha, M., Long, D., Yao, S., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(14): 3079-85 (2008).

Pulse radiolysis studies on reactions of hydroxyl radicals with selenocystine derivatives.
Mishra, B., Kumbhare, L.B., Jain, V.K., Priyadarsini, K.I., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4441-6 (2008).

Analysis of the reactivities of organic compounds in hydrogen atom abstraction from their C-H bonds by the sulfate radical anion SO₄^•-.
Khursan, S.L., Semesko, D.G., Teregulova, A.N., Safiullin, R.L., Kinet. Catal. (Transl. of Kinet. Katal.) 49(2): 202-11 (2008).

Contributions from monomolecular and bimolecular reactions to the disappearance of diphenylcarbonyl oxide in solution.
Safiullin, R.L., Khursan, S.L., Chainikova, E.M., Galkin, E.G., Kinet. Catal. (Transl. of Kinet. Katal.) 49(2): 212-7 (2008).

Antioxidant effect of tocopherolhydroquinone on the oxidation of ethylbenzene.
Naumov, V.V., Kinet. Catal. (Transl. of Kinet. Katal.) 49(2): 226-30 (2008).

Relaxation processes upon photoexcitation of semiconductor CdF₂ by laser pulses.
Kazanskii, S.A., Guyot, Y., Gacon, J.C., Joubert, M.F., Pedrini, C., Opt. Spectrosc. (Transl. of Opt. Spektrosk.) 104(3): 345-50 (2008).

Sub-picosecond fluorescence evolution of amino-cyano-stilbenes in methanol: polar solvation obeys continuum theory without evidence of twisting.
Ernsting, N.P., Breffke, J., Vorobyev, D.Y., Duncan, D.A., Pfeffer, I., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(15): 2043-9 (2008).

Mechanisms of the reactions of radicals with ozone.
Denisov, E.T., Russ. J. Phys. Chem. B 2(1): 58-66 (2008).

Species transformation and structure variation of fulvic acid during ozonation.
Li, J., Qu, J.H., Liu, H.J., Liu, R.P., Zhao, X., Hou, Y.N., Sci. China, Ser. B: Chem. 51(4): 373-8 (2008).

Optical Spectra

Photoregulated fluorescence switching in axially coordinated tin(IV) porphyrinic dithienylethene.
Kim, H.J., Jang, J.H., Choi, H., Lee, T., Ko, J., Yoon, M., Kim, H.J., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2411-5 (2008).

Highly efficient sensitized red emission from europium (III) in Ir-Eu bimetallic complexes by ³MLCT energy transfer.
Chen, F.F., Bian, Z.Q., Liu, Z.W., Nie, D.B., Chen, Z.Q., Huang, C.H., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2507-13 (2008).

Preparation, characterization, and photophysical properties of Pt-M (M = Ru, Re) heteronuclear complexes with 1,10-phenanthrolineethynyl ligands.
Fan, Y., Zhang, L.Y., Dai, F.R., Shi, L.X., Chen, Z.N., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2811-9 (2008).

Spectral relationship of photoinduced refractive index and absorption changes in fulgide films.
Menke, N., Yao, B., Wang, Y., Dong, W., Lei, M., Chen, Y., Fan, M., Li, T., J. Mod. Opt. 55(6): 1003-11 (2008).

Matrix isolation infrared observation of H_xSi(N₂)_y (x=0, 1, 2 and y=1, 2) transient species using a 121-nm vacuum ultraviolet photolysis source.
Amicangelo, J.C., Dine, C.T., Irwin, D.G., Lee, C.J., Romano, N.C., Saxton, N.L., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(14): 3020-30 (2008).

Two-photon absorption of hydrogen-bonded octupolar molecule clusters.
Liu, K., Wang, Y.H., Tu, Y.Q., Agren, H., Luo, Y., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4387-92 (2008).

Measurement method of radiation induced emission spectra of optical fibers.
Mukhsin, A.K., Maksudbek, B.I., Eldar, G.M., Jalil, I.D., Izzatillo, N., Igor, R.R., Mukhtor, A., Kakhramon, S., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 301-3 (2008).

Characterization of Ag-doped V₂O₅ thin films fabricated by pulsed laser deposition for photochromic devices.
Ilda, Y., Kanno, Y., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 667-70 (2008).

On the observation of physical, chemical, optical and thermal changes induced by 50 MeV silicon ion in benzimidazole single crystals.
Kanagasekaran, T., Mythili, P., Srinivasan, P., Vijayan, N., Kanjilal, D., Gopalakrishnan, R., Ramasamy, P., Mater. Res. Bull. 43(4): 852-63 (2008).

Variation of optical band gap with radiation dose in PbO-B₂O₃ glasses.
Baccaro, S., Sharma, G., Thind, K.S., Singh, D.P., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(4): 594-8 (2008).

Dosimetric properties of UV irradiated calcium co-doped borate glass-ceramic.
Rojas, S.S., Yukimitu, K., Hernandes, A.C., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(4): 653-7 (2008).

Computational and spectroscopic studies of new rhenium(I) complexes containing pyridylimidazo[1,5-a]pyridine ligands: Charge transfer and dual emission by fine-tuning of excited states.
Salassa, L., Garino, C., Albertino, A., Volpi, G., Nervi, C., Gobetto, R., Hardcastle, K.I., Organometallics 27(7): 1427-35 (2008).

Synthesis, optical properties, and reactivities of a dibenzophosphaborin and its derivatives.
Kobayashi, J., Agou, T., Kawashima, T., Phosphorus Sulfur Relat. Elem. 183(2-3): 389-92 (2008).

Spectral, electrical and thermal properties of electron-irradiated L-threonine single crystals.
Kumar, G.R., Raj, S.G., Bogle, K.A., Dhole, S.D., Bhoraskar, V.N., Mohan, R., Radiat. Eff. Defects Solids 163(3): 223-8 (2008).

Organic nanocrystals grown in sol-gel matrices: new hybrid organic-inorganic materials for optics.
Monnier, V., Dubuisson, E., Sanz, N., Ibanez, A., Res. Chem. Intermed. 34(2-3): 155-67 (2008).

Organic crystals for second harmonic generation switching based on anil photochromes.
Sliwa, M., Spangenberg, A., Metivier, R., Letard, S., Nakatani, K., Yu, P., Res. Chem. Intermed. 34(2-3): 181-90 (2008).

Novel fabrication of nano-pattern with optical function by selective doping of dye vapor into novolac resin.
Mizokuro, T., Mochizuki, H., Tanigaki, N., Hiraga, T., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2411-5 (2008).

Thermodynamics

Oxygen uptake induced by electron transfer from donors to the triplet state of methylene blue and xanthene dyes in air-saturated aqueous solution.
Gorner, H., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(3): 371-6 (2008).

Self-assembly of soluble anthracene, tetracene and pentacene derivatives.
Olive, A.G.L., Del Guerzo, A., Belin, C., Reichwagen, J., Hopf, H., Desvergne, J.P., Res. Chem. Intermed. 34(2-3): 137-45 (2008).

ESR Studies

Redox reactions of a dinuclear manganese complex - the influence of water.
Kurz, P., Anderlund, M.F., Shaikh, N., Styring, S., Huang, P., Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. (5): 762-70 (2008).

2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyinitren-4-yl: Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopic characterization of a quartet-ground-state nitreno radical.
Sander, W., Grote, D., Kossmann, S., Neese, F., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4396-403 (2008).

High resolution electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy of quintet pyridyl-2,6-dinitrene in solid argon: Magnetic properties and molecular structure - art. no. 124504.
Misochko, E.Y., Akimov, A.V., Chapyshev, S.V., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 124504 (2008).

Synthesis and spin-trapping properties of a new spirolactonyl nitrone.
Han, Y., Tuccio, B., Lauricella, R., Rockenbauer, A., Zweier, J.L., Villamena, F.A., J. Org. Chem. 73(7): 2533-41 (2008).

Electron spin resonance dating of human teeth from Toca da Santa shelter of Sao Raimundo Nonato, Piaui, Brazil.
Kinoshita, A., Figueiredo, A.M.G., Felice, G.D., Lage, M.C.S.M., Guidon, N., Baffa, O., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(4): 635-9 (2008).

The formation of ion-radical salts in the reaction of fullerene C₆₀ with phosphorus (III) amides.
Romanova, I.P., Mironov, V.F., Yusupova, G.G., Larionova, O.A., Morozov, V.I., Sinyashin, O.G., Phosphorus Sulfur Relat. Elem. 183(2-3): 685-6 (2008).

Influence of self-irradiation on the magnitude of the superfluid density in PuCoGa₅ probed by muon spin rotation.
Ohishi, K., Heffner, R.H., Ito, T.U., Higemoto, W., Morris, G.D., Bauer, E.D., Graf, M.J., Zhu, J.X., Morales, L.A., Sarrao, J.L., Fluss, M.J., MacLaughlin, D.E., Shu, L., Phys. B (Amsterdam, Neth.) 403(5-9): 1013-4 (2008).

The kinetic mechanisms of the trapping of atmospheric gases by marine salt surfaces: IX. The heat of adsorption of Cl atoms on the surface of NaCl.
Remorov, R.G., Shestakov, D.V., Zasypkin, A.Y., Gershenzon, Y.M., Aparina, E.V., Zelenov, V.V., Russ. J. Phys. Chem. B 2(1): 46-52 (2008).

Excited States

Design and photophysical properties of new RGD targeted tetraphenylchlorins and porphyrins.
Boisbrun, M., Vanderesse, R., Engrand, P., Olie, A., Hupont, S., Regnouf-De Vains, J.B., Frochot, C., Tetrahedron 64(16): 3494-504 (2008).

Photochemistry

Template-controlled topochemical photodimerization based on "organometallic macrocycles" through single-crystal to single-crystal transformation.
Han, Y.F., Lin, Y.J., Jia, W.G., Wang, G.L., Jin, G.X., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (15): 1807-9 (2008).

Carbon dioxide segregation in 1:4 and 1:9 CO₂:H₂O ices.
Hodyss, R., Johnson, P.V., Orzechowska, G.E., Goguen, J.D., Kanik, I., Icarus 194(2): 830-6 (2008).

Homoleptic, four-coordinate azadipyrromethene complexes of d¹⁰ zinc and mercury.
Teets, T.S., Partyka, D.V., Updegraff, J.B., Gray, T.G., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2338-46 (2008).

Wavelength-dependent photofragmentation of a mixed-ligand cyclometalated platinum(II) coordination compound in a molecular beam.
Ow, F.P., Djurovich, P.I., Thompson, M.E., Zink, J.I., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2389-95 (2008).

Stereochemical nonrigidity of a chiral rhodium boryl hydride complex: A [sigma]-borane complex as transition state for isomerization.
Campian, M.V., Clot, E., Eisenstein, O., Helmstedt, U., Jasim, N., Perutz, R.N., Whitwood, A.C., Williamson, D., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4375-85 (2008).

Near-infrared light activated release of nitric oxide from designed photoactive manganese nitrosyls: Strategy, design, and potential as NO donors.
Eroy-Reveles, A.A., Leung, Y., Beavers, C.M., Olmstead, M.M., Mascharak, P.K., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4447-58 (2008).

Generation of volatile cobalt species by UV photoreduction and their tentative identification.
Grinberg, P., Mester, Z., Sturgeon, R.E., Ferretti, A., J. Anal. At. Spectrom. 23(4): 583-7 (2008).

Synthesis and stereochemical assignment of methyl 3-(3-hydroxyphenoxy)acrylate via cis-trans photoisomerization.
de Sairre, M.I., Araujo, L.F.N., da Silva, R., Donate, P.M., Silverio, C.A., Okano, L.T., J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 19(1): 194-8 (2008).

Photochemical stability of nonlinear optical chromophores in polymeric and crystalline materials - art. no. 124713.
Rezzonico, D., Kwon, S.J., Figi, H., Kwon, O.P., Jazbinsek, M., Gunter, P., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 124713 (2008).

Photoisomerization of cyanine derivatives in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate and aqueous glycerol: Influence of specific interactions.
Mali, K.S., Dutt, G.B., Mukherjee, T., J. Chem. Phys. 128(12): U444-U52 (2008).

Synthesis and preliminary biological evaluation of a ^99mTc-labeled hypericin derivative as a necrosis avid imaging agent.
Fonge, H., Jin, L.X., Wang, H.J., Bormans, G., Ni, Y.C., Verbruggen, A., J. Labelled Compd. Radiopharm. 51(1-2): 33-40 (2008).

Synthesis, photophysical and photochemical properties of oxazolone derivatives.
Smokal, V., Kolendo, A., Krupka, O., Sahraoui, B., J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 10(3): 607-12 (2008).

The vapor-phase phototransposition chemistry of pyridine: Deuterium labeling studies.
Pavlik, J.W., Laohhasurayotin, S., J. Org. Chem. 73(7): 2746-52 (2008).

High-resolution spectroscopy of methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate and its hydrogen-bonded water complex.
de Groot, M., Gromov, E.V., Koppel, H., Buma, W.J., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4427-34 (2008).

Transformation of phenolic compounds upon UVA irradiation of anthraquinone-2-sulfonate.
Maurino, V., Borghesi, D., Vione, D., Minero, C., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(3): 321-7 (2008).

Photoreactivity of indirubin derivatives.
Olivier, D., Poincelot, M.A., Douillard, S., Lefevre, C., Moureau, J., Ferandin, Y., Bettayeb, K., Xiao, Z., Magiatis, P., Skaltsounis, L., Meijer, L., Patrice, T., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(3): 328-36 (2008).

Synthesis and reversible photoisomerization of photoswitchable nucleoside, 8-styryl-2′-deoxyguanosine.
Ogasawara, S., Saito, I., Maeda, M., Tetrahedron Lett. 49(15): 2479-82 (2008).

Photobehaviour of 2-and 3-heteroaryl substituted o-divinylbenzenes; formation of fused 2,3-and 3,2-heteroareno-benzobicyclo[3.2.1]octadienes and 3-heteroaryl benzobicyclo[2.1.1]hexenes.
Vidakovic, D., Skoric, I., Horvat, M., Marinic, Z., Sindler-Kulyk, M., Tetrahedron 64(18): 3928-34 (2008).

One-pot synthesis of macrocyclic compounds possessing two cyclobutane rings by sequential inter- and intramolecular [2+2] photocycloaddition reactions.
Miyauchi, H., Ikematsu, C., Shimazaki, T., Kato, S., Shinmyozu, T., Shimo, T., Somekawa, K., Tetrahedron 64(18): 4108-16 (2008).

Radiation Chemistry

Ion velocity dependent secondary electron induced point defects in SHI irradiated solids.
Biswal, R., John, J., Behera, D., Mallick, P., Kumar, S., Kanjilal, D., Mishra, N.C., Indian J. Phys. 82(2): 147-54 (2008).

Swift heavy ion irradiated InGaAs/InP multi quantum wells: Band-structure, interface and surface modifications.
Dhamodaran, S., Pathak, A.P., Turos, A., Saravanan, G.S., Khan, S.A., Avasthi, D.K., Arora, B.M., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(4): 583-8 (2008).

Influence of self damage on Pu(Am) observed through magnetization measurements.
McCall, S.K., Sykora, R.E., Fluss, M.J., Chung, B.W., Chapline, G.F., Haire, R.G., Phys. B (Amsterdam, Neth.) 403(5-9): 1225-6 (2008).

Preparation, quality control and biodistribution studies of [⁶⁷Ga]-DOTA-anti-CD20.
Jalilian, A.R., Mirsadeghi, L., Haji-Hosseini, R., Khorrami, A., Radiochim. Acta 96(3): 167-74 (2008).

Experimental Studies

Detection and identification of various carbon-centred free radicals using N-arylketonitrones: a spin trapping/EPR/MS study.
Hassan, I.E., Charles, L., Lauricella, R., Tuccio, B., New J. Chem. 32(4): 680-8 (2008).

Sowing the seeds for high-energy plants.
Kintisch, E., Science (Washington, D. C.) 320(5875): 478 (2008).

Multiphase Systems

Rapid tuning of Ni₈₁Fe₁₉/Au bilayer magnetic properties by focused ion beam intermixing.
Faulkner, C.C., Atkinson, D., Allwood, D.A., Cowburn, R.P., J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 319(1-2): 9-12 (2007).

Influence of calcination on the microstructures and photocatalytic activity of potassium oxalate-doped TiO₂ powders.
Suwanchawalit, C., Wongnawa, S., Appl. Catal., A 338(1-2): 87-99 (2008).

Effect of SnO addition on optical absorption of bismuth borate glass and photocatalytic property of the crystallized glass - art. no. 141902.
Masai, H., Fujiwara, T., Mori, H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 141902 (2008).

Optical behaviors of ZnO-porphyrin conjugates and their potential applications for cancer treatment - art. no. 143901.
Liu, Y.F., Zhang, Y.B., Wang, S.P., Pope, C., Chen, W., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 143901 (2008).

The effects of sintering on the photocatalytic activity of N-doped TiO₂ nanoparticles.
Zhao, Y.X., Qiu, X.F., Burda, C., Chem. Mater. 20(8): 2629-36 (2008).

Carbon nanotubes supported mesoporous mesocrystals of anatase TiO₂.
Liu, B., Zeng, H.C., Chem. Mater. 20(8): 2711-8 (2008).

Netlike nanostructures of Zn(OH)F and ZnO: Synthesis, characterization, and properties.
Huang, Q.L., Wang, M., Zhong, H.X., Chen, X.T., Xue, Z.L., Yout, X.Z., Cryst. Growth Des. 8(4): 1412-7 (2008).

Functionalization of Si(100) with ferrocene derivatives via "click" chemistry.
Marrani, A.G., Dalchiele, E.A., Zanoni, R., Decker, F., Cattaruzza, F., Bonifazi, D., Pratoc, M., Electrochim. Acta 53(11): 3903-9 (2008).

Photochemical mineralization of europium, titanium, and iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticies in the ferritin protein cage.
Klem, M.T., Mosolf, J., Young, M., Douglas, T., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2237-9 (2008).

A facile and patternable method for the surface modification of carbon nanotube forests using perfluoroarylazides.
Pastine, S.J., Okawa, D., Kessler, B., Rolandi, M., Llorente, M., Zettl, A., Frechet, J.M.J., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4238-9 (2008).

Effect of cluster size of chalcogenide glass nanocolloidal solutions on the surface morphology of spin-coated amorphous films - art. no. 063511.
Kohoutek, T., Wagner, T., Frumar, M., Chrissanthopoulos, A., Kostadinova, O., Yannopoulos, S.N., J. Appl. Phys. 103: 063511 (2008).

The effect of postnitridation annealing on the surface property and photocatalytic performance of N-doped TiO₂ under visible light irradiation.
Chen, X.F., Wang, X.C., Hou, Y.D., Huang, J.H., Wu, L., Fu, X.Z., J. Catal. 255(1): 59-67 (2008).

Photoelectrochemical behavior of a rhodamine dye intercalated in a photocatalytically active layered niobate and photochemically inert clay.
Shinozaki, R., Nakato, T., J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 116(1352): 555-60 (2008).

New water-soluble complexes of titanium with amino acids and their application for synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles.
Kobayashi, M., Petrykin, V., Tomita, K., Kakihana, M., J. Ceram. Soc. Jpn. 116(1352): 578-83 (2008).

Titania-phosphonate hybrid porous materials: preparation, photocatalytic activity and heavy metal ion adsorption.
Zhang, X.J., Ma, T.Y., Yuan, Z.Y., J. Mater. Chem. 18(17): 2003-10 (2008).

Formation of the micro-sized grains under influence of the nanosecond laser pulses.
Miedzinki, R., Ebothe, J., Oyama, M., Kityk, I.V., J. Mater. Sci. 43(10): 3441-6 (2008).

Influence of plasma spraying parameter on microstructure and photocatalytic properties of nanostructured TiO₂-Fe₃O₄ coating.
Yu, Q.H., Zhou, C.G., Wang, X., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 283(1-2): 23-8 (2008).

The capacity of nucleobases containing azo-polysiloxanes to generate a surface relief grating.
Ene, R., Hurduc, N., Apostol, I., Damian, V., Iordache, I., Apostol, D., J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 10(3): 541-4 (2008).

Preparation of organically modified hybrid nanocomposites for optical applications.
Ganjaee, M., Mohseni, M., Mohajerani, E., Aghili, Y., Moradian, S., J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 10(3): 578-88 (2008).

Defect chemistry of titanium dioxide application of defect engineering in processing of TiO₂-based photocatalysts.
Nowotny, M.K., Sheppard, L.R., Bak, T., Nowotny, J., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5275-300 (2008).

Synthesis of self-organized polycrystalline F-doped TiO₂ hollow microspheres and their photocatalytic activity under visible light.
Zhou, J.K., Lv, L., Yu, J.Q., Li, H.L., Guo, P.Z., Sun, H., Zhao, X.S., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5316-21 (2008).

Fabrication of Se/C coaxial nanocables through a novel solution process.
Song, X.C., Zhao, Y., Zheng, Y.F., Yang, E., Chen, W.Q., Fang, Y.Q., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5352-5 (2008).

On the wavelength-dependent performance of Cr-doped silica in selective photo-oxidation.
Berg, O., Hamdy, M.S., Maschmeyer, T., Moulijn, J.A., Bonn, M., Mul, G., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5471-5 (2008).

Evidences for charge-transfer complex formation in the benzene adsorption on sulfated TiO₂ - A resonance Raman spectroscopy investigation.
Noda, L.K., Rosales, R., Goncalves, N.S., Sala, O., J. Raman Spectrosc. 39(3): 415-20 (2008).

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate fabricated by femtosecond laser direct writing.
Zhou, Z., Xu, J., Cheng, Y., Xu, Z., Sugioka, K., Midorikawa, K., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 189-92 (2008).

Environmentally friendly growth and characterization of photocatalytic K₂Nb₈O₂₁ crystals.
Teshima, K., Niina, Y., Yubuta, K., Nakazawa, T., Suzuki, T., Shishido, T., Ishizawa, N., Oishi, S., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 629-32 (2008).

Preparation and optical property of TiO₂ nanohoneycomb.
Wang, C.C., Kei, C.C., Wang, C.L., Perng, T.P., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 757-9 (2008).

Photolysis of 1,2-dihydroquinolines in micellar solutions of anionic and cationic surfactants.
Nekipelova, T.D., Kinet. Catal. (Transl. of Kinet. Katal.) 49(2): 218-25 (2008).

Evaluation of microstructure and photochromic behavior of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite films containing polyoxometalates.
Ai, L.M., Feng, W., Chen, J., Liu, Y., Cai, W.M., Mater. Chem. Phys. 109(1): 131-6 (2008).

Synthesis and photocatalytic property of porous TiO₂ microspheres.
Yang, L.Z., Zhu, L.Z., Liu, C., Fang, M., Liu, G.H., Yu, X.B., Mater. Res. Bull. 43(4): 806-10 (2008).

Visible-light-driven NaTaO_3-xN_x catalyst prepared by a hydrothermal process.
Fu, H.B., Zhang, S.C., Zhang, L.W., Zhu, Y.F., Mater. Res. Bull. 43(4): 864-72 (2008).

The microwave effect on the properties of silica-coated TiO₂ fine particles prepared using sol-gel method.
Furusawa, T., Honda, K., Ukaji, E., Sato, M., Suzuki, N., Mater. Res. Bull. 43(4): 946-57 (2008).

Preparation and characterization of nanostructured MWCNT-TiO₂ composite materials for photocatalytic water treatment applications.
Wang, W.D., Serp, P., Kalck, P., Silva, C.G., Faria, J.L., Mater. Res. Bull. 43(4): 958-67 (2008).

Visible-light photocatalytic activity of TiO₂/ZnS nanocomposites prepared by homogeneous hydrolysis.
Stengl, V., Bakardjieva, S., Murafa, N., Houskova, V., Lang, K., Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 110(2-3): 370-8 (2008).

Synthesis of thermally stable mesoporous TiO₂ and investigation of its photocatalytic activity.
Yuan, S., Sheng, Q.R., Zhang, J.L., Yamashita, H., He, D.N., Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 110(2-3): 501-7 (2008).

Synthesis of functionalized mesoporous TiO₂ molecular sieves and their application in photocatalysis.
Huang, J.H., Wang, X.C., Hou, Y.D., Chen, X.F., Wu, L., Wang, X.X., Fu, X.Z., Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 110(2-3): 543-52 (2008).

Quantitative energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis of electron beam-sensitive alloyed nanoparticies.
Braidy, N., Jakubek, Z.J., Simard, B., Botton, G.A., Microsc. Microanal. 14(2): 166-75 (2008).

The direct synthesis of mesoporous structured MnO₂/TiO₂ nanocomposite: a novel visible-light active photocatalyst with large pore size - art. no. 185604.
Xue, M., Huang, L., Wang, J.Q., Wang, Y., Gao, L., Zhu, J.H., Zou, Z.G., Nanotechnology 19: 185604 (2008).

Influences of surfactants on the preparation of copper nanoparticles by electron beam irradiation.
Zhou, R.M., Wu, X.F., Hao, X.F., Zhou, F., Li, H.B., Rao, W.H., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(4): 599-603 (2008).

Effects of X-ray radiation on the surface chemical composition of plasma deposited thin fluorocarbon films.
Himmerlich, M., Yanev, V., Opitz, A., Keppler, A., Schaefer, J.A., Krischok, S., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(3): 700-6 (2008).

Inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms in the photocatalytic process on nanosized TiO₂ crystals.
Nadtochenko, V.A., Sarkisov, O.M., Nikandrov, V.V., Chubukov, P.A., Denisov, N.N., Russ. J. Phys. Chem. B 2(1): 105-14 (2008).

Gold-containing nanocomposition materials on the basis of homo-and copolymers of methylmethacrylate.
Yakimovich, N.O., Sapogova, N.V., Smirnova, L.A., Aleksandrov, A.P., Gracheva, T.A., Kirsanov, A.V., Bityurin, N.M., Russ. J. Phys. Chem. B 2(1): 128-34 (2008).

Nafion as an efficient reaction medium for diastereoselective photochemical reactions.
Arumugam, S., Tetrahedron Lett. 49(15): 2461-5 (2008).

The fluorescence behavior from SAM of dendron with rhodamine B as a center.
Naitoh, Y., Otomo, A., Miki, H., Aoki, I., Yokoyama, S., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2371-5 (2008).

Photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide sputtered on a nanostructured substrate.
Turkevych, I., Pihosh, Y., Goto, A., Kasahara, A., Tosa, A., Kato, S., Takehana, K., Takamasu, T., Kido, G., Koguchi, N., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2387-91 (2008).

Correlation between crystal growth and photo sensitization of nanostructured TiO₂ electrodes using supporting Ti substrates by self-assembled CdSe quantum dots.
Toyoda, T., Kobayashi, J., Shen, Q., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2426-31 (2008).

Rapid growth of thick particulate film of crystalline ZnO in an aqueous solution.
Masuda, Y., Kato, K., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2474-7 (2008).

Photocurrent generation properties of Histag-photosystem II immobilized on nanostructured gold electrode.
Terasaki, N., Iwai, M., Yamamoto, N., Hiraga, T., Yamada, S., Inoue, Y., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2553-7 (2008).

Orientation of J-aggregate molecules in Langmuir film and Langmuir-Blodgett films of merocyanine dyes mixed with arachidic acid and n-octadecane and irradiation effect of visible light.
Kushida, M., Imaizumi, Y., Harada, K., Sugita, K., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2586-90 (2008).

Photoelectrochemical reactions of electrodes modified with composites between conjugated polymer or ruthenium complex and single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Yonemura, H., Yamamoto, Y., Yamada, S., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2620-5 (2008).

Surface morphology control of zirconia thin films prepared using novel photochromic molecules.
Nishizawa, K., Miki, T., Fukaya, H., Masuda, Y., Suzuki, K., Kato, K., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2635-8 (2008).

Nano-engineering of the anchoring of liquid crystals on solid surfaces.
Komitov, L., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2639-44 (2008).

Photoinduced molecular alignment of azo dye derivative.
Yamamoto, M., Kinashi, K., Koshiba, Y., Ueda, Y., Yoshimoto, N., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2686-90 (2008).

Photoluminescence dynamics of thiophene/phenylene co-oligomer thin films based on Forster energy transfer.
Hiramatsu, T., Shimada, T., Hotta, S., Yanagi, H., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2700-3 (2008).

Visible-light photodegradation of higher molecular weight organics on N-doped TiO₂ nanostructured thin films.
Clouser, S., Samia, A.C.S., Navok, E., Alred, J., Burda, C., Top. Catal. 47(1-2): 42-8 (2008).

Polymers

Light-controlled supramolecular helicity of a liquid crystalline phase using a helical polymer functionalized with a single chiroptical molecular switch.
Pijper, D., Jongejan, M.G.M., Meetsmia, A., Feringa, B.L., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4541-52 (2008).

Photostability of isotactic polypropylene containing monoazo pigment.
Ahmadi, Z., Kish, M.H., Freeman, H., Kotek, R., Katbab, A.A., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(5): 2950-7 (2008).

Radiation induced graft copolymerization of vinyl monomers and their binary mixture onto rayon fibre.
Rattan, S., Maitra, J., Misra, B.N., Kaur, I., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(5): 3104-13 (2008).

Chemical modification of polystyrene by low-energy (<100 eV) electron irradiation studied by mass spectrometry.
Massey, S., Cloutier, P., Bazin, M., Sanche, L., Roy, D., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(5): 3163-8 (2008).

Synthesis and characterization of photopatternable epoxy hybrid materials for the fabrication of thick and thermally stable microstructures with a high aspect ratio.
Jung, K.H., Bae, B.S., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(5): 3169-76 (2008).

Surface functionalization with phosphazenes. V. Surface modification of plasma-treated polyamide 6 with fluorinated alcohols and azobenzene derivatives through chlorinated phosphazene intermediates.
De Jaeger, R., Mazzah, A., Gengembre, L., Frere, M., Jama, C., Milani, R., Bertani, R., Gleria, M., J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 108(5): 3191-9 (2008).

Rheological study of some photo-response stimuli azo-polysiloxanes.
Nor, I., Ene, R., Hurduc, V., Bercea, M., J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 10(3): 683-8 (2008).

Effect of polymer microenvironment on excitation energy migration and transfer.
Misra, V., Mishra, H., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4213-22 (2008).

Bipolar poly(p-phenylene vinylene)s bearing electron-donating triphenylamine or carbazole and electron-accepting quinoxaline moieties.
Karastatiris, P., Mikroyannidis, J.A., Spiliopoulos, I.K., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(7): 2367-78 (2008).

UV-Induced crosslinking of ring opening metathesis block copolymer micelles.
Sandholzer, M., Bichler, S., Stelzer, F., Slugovc, C., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 46(7): 2402-13 (2008).

Stimulus response and molecular structural modification of polyacrylamide gel in nitric acid: A study by Raman, FTIR, and photoluminescence techniques.
Sivanantham, M., Kesavamoorthy, R., Sairam, T.N., Sabharwal, K.N., Raj, B., J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 46(7): 710-20 (2008).

PVDF/PMMA brushes membrane for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries prepared via preirradiation grafting technique.
Li, Z.M., Wei, J.G., Shan, F., Yang, J., Wang, X.L., J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 46(7): 751-8 (2008).

Study of the polymerization of acrylic resins by photocalorimetry - Influence of initiators and irradiation wavelength.
Irmouli, Y., George, B., Merlin, A., J. Therm. Anal. Calorim. 91(3): 675-80 (2008).

Ultraviolet irradiation effects on and depth profiles in X-ray photoelectron spectra of poly(vinylpyridine) thin films.
Nishiyama, S., Tajima, M., Nakajima, Y., Hanajiri, T., Yoshida, Y., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 432-7 (2008).

Anisotropic gratings formed by photoinduced molecular reorientation in dye-doped polymer-dissolved liquid crystal composites.
Sasaki, T., Ono, H., Kawatsuki, N., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 441-5 (2008).

Photoinduced liquid crystal alignment by layer-by-layer ultrathin films with dual photoreaction moieties.
Zhang, L.L., Peng, Z.H., Yao, L.S., Lv, F.Z., Xuan, L., Liq. Cryst. 35(2): 163-71 (2008).

Laser induced marking of polymer chains with radical spin traps.
Junkers, T., Wong, E.H.H., Szablan, Z., Davis, T.P., Stenzel, M.H., Barner-Kowollik, C., Macromol. Rapid Commun. 29(6): 503-10 (2008).

Dynamic switching of linearly polarized emission in liquid-crystallinity-embedded photoresponsive conjugated polymers.
Hayasaka, H., Tamura, K., Akagi, K., Macromolecules 41(7): 2341-6 (2008).

New photoiniferters: Respective role of the initiating and persistent radicals.
Lalevee, J., Blanchard, N., El-Roz, M., Allonas, X., Fouassier, J.P., Macromolecules 41(7): 2347-52 (2008).

Kinetics of in-situ formation of poly(acrylic acid)-b-polystyrene amphiphilic block copolymers via nitroxide-mediated controlled free-radical emulsion polymerization. discussion on the effect of compartmentalization on the polymerization rate.
Delaittre, G., Charleux, B., Macromolecules 41(7): 2361-7 (2008).

New photocleavable structures. Diacylgermane-based photoinitiators for visible light curing.
Ganster, B., Fischer, U.K., Moszner, N., Liska, R., Macromolecules 41(7): 2394-400 (2008).

Synthesis and characterization of polymeric thioxanthone photoinitatiors via double click reactions.
Gacal, B., Akat, H., Balta, D.K., Arsu, N., Yagci, Y., Macromolecules 41(7): 2401-5 (2008).

Azobenzene-containing liquid crystal triblock copolymers: Synthesis, characterization, and self-assembly behavior.
Deng, W., Albouy, P.A., Lacaze, E., Keller, P., Wang, X.G., Li, M.H., Macromolecules 41(7): 2459-66 (2008).

Unusual formation of smectic a structure in cross-linked monodomain elastomer of main-chain LC polyester with 3-methylpentane spacer.
Ishige, R., Tokita, M., Naito, Y., Zhang, C.Y., Watanabe, J., Macromolecules 41(7): 2671-6 (2008).

Self-assembling of novel fullerene-grafted donor-acceptor rod-coil block copolymers.
Barrau, S., Heiser, T., Richard, F., Brochon, C., Ngov, C., van de Wetering, K., Hadziioannou, G., Anokhin, D.V., Ivanov, D.A., Macromolecules 41(7): 2701-10 (2008).

Radiation-induced synthesis of polymers on the basis of elemental phosphorus.
Tarasova, N.P., Phosphorus Sulfur Relat. Elem. 183(2-3): 300-5 (2008).

Influence of media on processes of radiation-induced polymerization of white phosphorus.
Tarasolva, N.P., Smetannikov, Y.V., Artemkina, I.M., Vilesov, A.S., Phosphorus Sulfur Relat. Elem. 183(2-3): 586-93 (2008).

Photosensitive cyclophosphazene and polyphosphazene.
Bao, R., Qiu, J.J., Liu, S.Z., Cheng, T., Li, D., Liu, C.M., Phosphorus Sulfur Relat. Elem. 183(2-3): 636-7 (2008).

New interpenetrating polymer networks of N-isopropylacrylamide/N-acryloxysuccinimide: Synthesis and characterization.
Ortega, A., Bucio, E., Burillo, G., Polym. Bull. (Berlin) 60(4): 515-24 (2008).

Mechanistic implications of plastic degradation.
Singh, B., Sharma, N., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(3): 561-84 (2008).

Degradation of polychloroprene/natural rubber (PCP/NR) blends by photo-Fenton process.
Freitas, A.R., Rubira, A.F., Muniz, E.C., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(3): 601-7 (2008).

Evaluating aging of coatings and sealants: Mechanisms.
Tan, K.T., White, C.C., Benatti, D.J., Hunston, D.L., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(3): 648-56 (2008).

Surface degradation of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) containing 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene (ENB) as diene in artificial weathering environment.
Zhao, Q.L., Li, X.G., Gao, J., Polym. Degrad. Stab. 93(3): 692-9 (2008).

Spectroscopic and thermal studies of poly[(N-vinylimidazole)-co-(maleic acid)] hydrogel and its auaternized form.
Pekel, N., Guven, O., Polym. Int. 57(4): 637-43 (2008).

Photosensitive materials based on copolymers of vinyl cyclopropyl ether with maleic anhydride.
Shakhnazarli, R.Z., Alieva, A.A., Nazaraliev, K.G., Guliev, A.M., Russ. J. Appl. Chem. 81(2): 294-7 (2008).

Polyimide photo-alignment layers for inclined homeotropic alignment of liquid crystal molecules.
Usami, K., Sakamoto, K., Yokota, J., Uehara, Y., Ushioda, S., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2652-5 (2008).

Biological & Medical Aspects

Synthesis and photochemical properties of a light-activated fluorophore to label His-tagged proteins.
Orange, C., Specht, A., Puliti, D., Sakr, E., Furuta, T., Winsor, B., Goeldner, M., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (10): 1217-9 (2008).

Photoinduced CO release, cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of a tris(pyrazolyl) methane (tpm) manganese tricarbonyl complex.
Niesel, J., Pinto, A., N'Dongo, H.W.P., Merz, K., Ott, I., Gust, R., Schatzschneider, U., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (15): 1798-800 (2008).

Light harvesting in photosystem II core complexes is limited by the transfer to the trap: Can the core complex turn into a photoprotective mode?
Raszewski, G., Renger, T., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4431-46 (2008).

Photochemical methods to assay DNA photocleavage using supercoiled pUC18 DNA and LED or xenon arc lamp excitation.
Prussin, A.J., Zigler, D.F., Jain, A., Brown, J.R., Winkel, B.S.J., Brewer, K.J., J. Inorg. Biochem. 102(4): 731-9 (2008).

trans-[Ru(NO)(NH₃)₄(Py)](BF₄)₃• H₂O encapsulated in PLGA microparticles for delivery of nitric oxide to B16-F10 cells: Cytotoxicity and phototoxicity.
Gomes, A.J., Barbougli, P.A., Espreafico, E.M., Tfouni, E., J. Inorg. Biochem. 102(4): 757-66 (2008).

Complex of calcium receptor blocker nifedipine with glycyrrhizic acid.
Polyakov, N.E., Khan, V.K., Taraban, M.B., Leshina, T.V., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4435-40 (2008).

Photoelectrochemical detection of oxidative DNA damage induced by Fenton Reaction with low concentration and DNA-associated Fe²⁺.
Jia, S.P., Liang, M.M., Guo, L.H., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4461-4 (2008).

Solar Energy

Two-step exciton dissociation in poly(3-hexylthiophene)/fullerene heterojunctions - art. no. 143308.
Lloyd, M.T., Lim, Y.F., Malliaras, G.G., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 143308 (2008).

Photoinduced ligand transformation in a ruthenium polypyridophenazine complex.
Rau, S., Schwalbe, M., Losse, S., Goerls, H., McAlister, C., MacDonnell, F.M., Vos, J.G., Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. (7): 1031-4 (2008).

Bioinspired energy conversion systems for hydrogen production and storage.
Fukuzumi, S., Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. (9): 1351-62 (2008).

Phenomenally high molar extinction coefficient sensitizer with "donor-acceptor" ligands for dye-sensitized solar cell applications.
Lee, C., Yum, J.H., Choi, H., Kang, S.O., Ko, J., Humphry-Baker, R., Gratzel, M., Nazeeruddin, M.K., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2267-73 (2008).

Visible light-driven electron transfer and hydrogen generation catalyzed by bioinspired [2Fe2S] complexes.
Na, Y., Wang, M., Pan, J.X., Zhang, P., Akermark, B., Sun, L.C., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2805-10 (2008).

Hydrogen production from methane and water on platinum loaded titanium oxide photocatalysts.
Yoshida, H., Hirao, K., Nishimoto, J.I., Shimura, K., Kato, S., Itoh, H., Hattori, T., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5542-51 (2008).

Spectral characteristics of light harvesting, electron injection, and steady-state charge collection in pressed TiO₂ dye solar cells.
Halme, J., Boschloo, G., Hagfeldt, A., Lund, P., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5623-37 (2008).

Synthesis of TiO₂ nanotubes and its photocatalytic activity for H₂ evolution.
Jitputti, J., Pavasupree, S., Suzuki, Y., Yoshikawa, S., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 751-6 (2008).

Tailoring mixed-valence Co^III/Fe^II complexes for their potential use as sensitizers in dye sensitized solar cells.
Bernhardt, P.V., Boschloo, G.K., Bozoglian, F., Hagfeldt, A., Martinez, M., Sienrad, B., New J. Chem. 32(4): 705-11 (2008).

Novel fluorene-based conjugated copolymers with donor-acceptor structures for photovoltaic applications.
Chen, H., Cai, X.R., Xu, Z.G., Zhang, T., Song, B.F., Li, Y., Jiang, Q., Xie, M.G., Polym. Bull. (Berlin) 60(4): 581-90 (2008).

A new study on solid-state cyanine dye-sensitized solar cells.
Wu, W.J., Zhan, W.H., Hua, J.L., Tian, H., Res. Chem. Intermed. 34(2-3): 241-8 (2008).

Surface potential measurement of organic photo-diode consisting of fullerene/copper phthalocyanine double layered device.
Itoh, E., Nakamichi, H., Miyairi, K., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2562-7 (2008).

Photocurrent of regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophene)/fullerene composites in surface-type photocells.
Ito, H., Niimi, Y., Suzuki, A., Marumoto, K., Kuroda, S., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2743-6 (2008).

Industrial & Environmental Applications

Neutron response of the chlorobenzene-ethanol-trimethylpentane dosimetry system.
Mijanic, S., Razem, D., Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 126(1-4): 198-205 (2007).

Measurements and simulations of the radiation exposure to aircraft crew workplaces due to cosmic radiation in the atmosphere.
Beck, P., Latocha, M., Dorman, L., Pelliccioni, M., Rollet, S., Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 126(1-4): 564-7 (2007).

Hysteresis-free organic field-effect transistors and inverters using photocrosslinkable poly(vinyl cinnamate) as a gate dielectric - art. no. 143306.
Jang, J.Y., Kim, S.H., Nam, S., Chung, D.S., Yang, C.W., Yun, W.M., Park, C.E., Koo, J.B., Appl. Phys. Lett. 92: 143306 (2008).

Facile synthesis of nanoporous anatase spheres and their environmental applications.
Zhong, L.S., Hu, J.S., Wan, L.J., Song, W.G., Chem. Commun. (Cambridge) (10): 1184-6 (2008).

Development of a new analytical method for determination of related components in nateglinide.
Madhavi, A., Reddy, G.S., Suryanarayana, M.V., Naidu, A., Chromatographia 67(7-8): 639-45 (2008).

Methylmercury in arctic Alaskan mosquitoes: implications for impact of atmospheric mercury depletion events.
Hammerschmidt, C.R., Fitzgerald, W.F., Environ. Chem. 5(2): 127-30 (2008).

Chasing quicksilver northward: mercury chemistry in the Arctic troposphere.
Hedgecock, I.M., Pirrone, N., Sprovieri, F., Environ. Chem. 5(2): 131-4 (2008).

Caged amino acids for visible-light photodelivery.
Salierno, M., Fameli, C., Etchenique, R., Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. (7): 1125-8 (2008).

Electron beam flue gas treatment (EBFGT) technology for simultaneous removal of SO₂ and NO_x from combustion of liquid fuels.
Basfar, A.A., Fageeha, O.I., Kunnummal, N., Al-Ghamdi, S., Chmielewski, A.G., Licki, J., Pawelec, A., Tyminski, B., Zimek, Z., Fuel 87(8-9): 1446-52 (2008).

Swift Ni²⁺ ion irradiation effects on electrodeposited polypyrrole for application as electrode in supercapacitors.
Kumar, A., Hussain, A.M.P., Avasthi, D.K., Indian J. Phys. 82(3): 273-80 (2008).

Site-specific prodrug release using visible light.
Jiang, M.Y., Dolphin, D., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13): 4236-37 (2008).

An appraisal on the degradation of paracetamol by TiO₂/UV system in aqueous medium. Product identification by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
Dalmazio, I., Alves, T.M.A., Augusti, R., J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 19(1): 81-8 (2008).

Endogenous iron as a photo-Fenton reaction catalyst for the degradation of Pah's in soils.
Silva, P.T.D.S.E., Locatelli, M.A.F., Jardim, W.F., Neto, B.B., da Motta, M., de Castro, G.R., da Silva, V.L., J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 19(2): 329-36 (2008).

Photochemical fabrication of three-dimensional micro- and nano-structured surfaces from a C₆₀ monoadduct.
Iqbal, P., Sun, S., Hanwell, M.D., Attwood, D., Leggett, G.J., Preece, J.A., Richardson, T.H., Tunnicliffe, D., J. Mater. Chem. 18(17): 2016-21 (2008).

Radiation response of a 9 chromium oxide dispersion strengthened steel to heavy ion irradiation.
Allen, T.R., Gan, J., Cole, J.I., Miller, M.K., Busby, J.T., Shutthanandan, S., Thevuthasan, S., J. Nucl. Mater. 375(1): 26-37 (2008).

Decreasing dark current of complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors by new postmetallization annealing and ultraviolet curing.
Jung, J., Kwon, D.W., Kim, J., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 139-41 (2008).

Fabrication of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) microparts by high-energy X-ray-induced etching.
Ukita, Y., Kishihara, M., Kanda, K., Matsui, S., Mochiji, K., Utsumi, Y., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 47(1): 337-41 (2008).

Photocatalytic degradation of organic compounds in aqueous systems by Fe and Ho codoped TiO₂.
Shi, J., Zheng, J., Hu, Y., Zhao, Y., Kinet. Catal. (Transl. of Kinet. Katal.) 49(2): 279-84 (2008).

Encapsulation and stabilization of photo-sensitive antioxidants by using polymer microcapsules with controlled phase heterogeneity.
Koo, B.M., Jung, J.E., Han, J.H., Kim, J.W., Han, S.H., Chung, D.J., Suh, K.D., Macromol. Rapid Commun. 29(6): 498-502 (2008).

Thermoluminescence properties of irradiated chickpea and corn.
Yazici, A.N., Bedir, M., Bozkurt, H., Bozkurt, H., Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 266(4): 613-20 (2008).

In vivo and in vitro characterisation of a protoporphyrin IX-cyclic RGD peptide conjugate for use in photodynamic therapy.
Conway, C.L., Walker, I., Bell, A., Roberts, D.J.H., Brown, S.B., Vernon, D.I., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(3): 290-8 (2008).

Microwave discharge electrodeless lamps (MDEL). III. A novel tungsten-triggered MDEL device emitting VUV and UVC radiation for use in wastewater treatment.
Horikoshi, S., Miura, T., Kajitani, M., Serpone, N., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(3): 303-10 (2008).

Photocatalysis by tetraphenylporphyrin of the decomposition of chloroform.
Munoz, Z., Cohen, A.S., Nguyen, L.M., McIntosh, T.A., Hoggard, P.E., Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. 7(3): 337-43 (2008).

Gamma and electron beam dose responses in synthetic mica.
Soliman, C., Aziz, M.A., Radiat. Eff. Defects Solids 163(3): 207-13 (2008).

Tailored Ag nanoparticle array fabricated by block copolymer photolithography.
Li, J.Z., Kamata, K., Iyoda, T., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2577-81 (2008).

Writable and erasable PPV medium by irradiation at 365 nm.
Mochizuki, H., Mizokuro, T., Tanigaki, N., Hiraga, T., Thin Solid Films 516(9): 2794-9 (2008).

Theoretical Studies

Modelling and calculations of the response of tissue equivalent proportional counter to charged particles.
Nikjoo, H., Uehara, S., Pinsky, L., Cucinotta, F.A., Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 126(1-4): 512-8 (2007).

Kinetic plasticity and the determination of product ratios for kinetic schemes leading to multiple products without rate laws - New methods based on directed graphs.
Andraos, J., Can. J. Chem. 86(4): 342-57 (2008).

Theoretical studies on structures and spectroscopic properties of photoelectrochemical cell ruthenium sensitizers, [Ru(H_mtcterpy)(NCS)₃]^n- (m=0, 1, 2, and 3; n=4, 3, 2, and 1).
Li, M.X., Zhou, X., Xia, B.H., Zhang, H.X., Pan, Q.J., Liu, T., Fu, H.G., Sun, C.C., Inorg. Chem. 47(7): 2312-24 (2008).

The application of molecular dynamics to the study of plasma-surface interactions: CF_x with silicon.
Gou, F., Kleyn, A.W., Gleeson, M.A., Int. Rev. Phys. Chem. 27(2): 229-71 (2008).

Analyzing the n→ [pi]* electronic transition of formaldehyde in water. A sequential Monte Carlo/time-dependent density functional theory.
Malaspina, T., Coutinho, K., Canuto, S., J. Braz. Chem. Soc. 19(2): 305-11 (2008).

Effect of excess electron and one water molecule on relative stability of the canonical and zwitterionic tautomers of glycine - art. no. 125101.
Haranczyk, M., Gutowski, M., J. Chem. Phys. 128: 125101 (2008).

An investigation of the accuracy of different DFT functionals on the water exchange reaction in hydrated uranyl(VI) in the ground state and the first excited state.
Wahlin, P., Danilo, C., Vallet, V., Real, F., Flament, J.P., Wahlgren, U., J. Chem. Theory Comput. 4(4): 569-77 (2008).

Response of scalar fields and hydrogen bonding to excited-state molecular solvation of carbonyl compounds.
Kulkarni, A.D., Mennucci, B., Tomasi, J., J. Chem. Theory Comput. 4(4): 578-85 (2008).

Calculating reaction rates with partial Hessians: Validation of the mobile block Hessian approach.
Ghysels, A., VanSpeybroeck, V., Verstraelen, T., VanNeck, D., Waroquier, M., J. Chem. Theory Comput. 4(4): 614-25 (2008).

Theoretical investigation of the geometries and UV-vis spectra of poly(L-glutamic acid) featuring a photochromic azobenzene side chain.
Loos, P.F., Preat, J., Laurent, A.D., Michaux, C., Jacquemin, D., Perpete, E.A., Assfeld, X., J. Chem. Theory Comput. 4(4): 637-45 (2008).

Quantum mechanical calculations for the H₂O+h[nu] →O(¹D) + H₂ photodissociation process.
van Harrevelt, R., van Hemert, M.C., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(14): 3002-9 (2008).

Bond dissociation energies in second-row compounds.
Grant, D.J., Matus, M.H., Switzer, J.R., Dixon, D.A., Francisco, J.S., Christe, K.O., J. Phys. Chem. A 112(14): 3145-56 (2008).

Mesoscopic Monte Carlo simulations of stochastic encounters between photoactivated rhodopsin and transducin in disc membranes.
Dell-Orco, D., Schmidt, H., J. Phys. Chem. B 112(14): 4419-26 (2008).

A unified approach to surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
Lombardi, J.R., Birke, R.L., J. Phys. Chem. C 112(14): 5605-17 (2008).

Formation of nonrectilinear waveguide structures upon the interaction of counterpropagating beams in photopolymerizable media.
Mensov, S.N., Polushtaytsev, Y.V., Laser Phys. 18(4): 424-9 (2008).

Application of a kinetic energy partitioning scheme for ab initio molecular dynamics to reactions associated with ionization in water tetramers.
Furuhama, A., Dupuis, M., Hirao, K., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(15): 2033-42 (2008).

A transferable coarse-grained model for hydrogen-bonding liquids.
Golubkov, P.A., Wu, J.C., Ren, P.Y., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(15): 2050-7 (2008).

Ab initio large-amplitude quantum-tunneling dynamics in vinyl radical: a vibrationally adiabatic approach.
Nesbitt, D.J., Dong, F., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 10(15): 2113-22 (2008).

Molecular dynamics simulations of the radiation-induced structural changes in BaTiO₃.
Ma, Y., Chen, Y.X., Zhou, Y.H., Radiat. Eff. Defects Solids 163(3): 189-97 (2008).

Reviews

A brave new world: the heteroatom chemistry of 1,3,2,4-benzodithiadiazines and related compounds.
Blockhuys, F., Gritsan, N.P., Makarov, A.Y., Tersago, K., Zibarev, A.V., Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. (5): 655-72 (2008).

Metallopolymers with emerging applications.
Eloi, J.C., Chabanne, L., Whittell, G.R., Manners, I., Mater. Today 11(4): 28-36 (2008).

Some aspects of colloidal nanoparticle stability, catalytic activity, and recycling potential.
Narayanan, R., El-Sayed, M.A., Top. Catal. 47(1-2): 15-21 (2008).