NDRL Radiation Chemistry Data Center Recent Papers in Radiation and Photochemistry 7/9/09 #09_10

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

Time-resolved brewster angle microscopy for photochemical and photothermal studies on thin-films and monolayers.
Hobley, J., Oori, T., Gorelik, S., Kajimoto, S., Fukumura, H., Honig, D., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 59-68 (2009).

Absolute reactivity of halo(pyridyl)carbenes.
Moya-Barrios, R., Cozens, F.L., Schepp, N.P., J. Org. Chem. 74(3): 1148-55 (2009).

Triplet-sensitized photolysis of alkoxycarbonyl azides in solution and matrices.
Murthy, R.S., Muthukrishnan, S., Rajam, S., Mandel, S.M., Ault, B.S., Gudmundsdottir, A.D., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 157-67 (2009).

Photoinduced electron transfer reactions of pyrylium derivatives with organic sulfides in acetonitrile.
Banu, I.S., Ramamurthy, P., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 175-82 (2009).

Role of sugar in controlling reaction pattern: a comparative study with adenine and 2′-deoxyadenosine.
Chowdhury, A.B.N., Basu, S., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 197-202 (2009).

Relaxation in the triplet manifold of 1-nitronaphthalene observed by transient absorption spectroscopy.
Zugazagoitia, J.S., Collado-Fregoso, E., Plaza-Medina, E.F., Peon, J., J. Phys. Chem. A 113(5): 805-10 (2009).

Optical Spectra

Multiscale approach of photochromism: Synthesis and photochromic properties of a diarylethene in solution, in nanoparticles, and in bulk crystals.
Spangenberg, A., Metivier, R., Gonzalez, J., Nakatani, K., Yu, P., Giraud, M., Leaustic, A., Guillot, R., Uwada, T., Asahi, T., Adv. Mater. (Weinheim, Ger.) 21(3): 309-13 (2009).

Mechanism of fluorescence energy transfer in aqueous solution cadmium sulfide quantum dots.
Hou, S.L., Mao, H.B., Wang, J.Q., Zhu, Z.Q., Jing, W.P., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 94(4): 795-7 (2009).

Matrix isolation and spectroscopic characterization of the phenylperoxy radical and its rearranged products.
Mardyukov, A., Sander, W., Chem.--Eur. J. 15(6): 1462-7 (2009).

Silicon threshold displacement energy determined by photoluminescence in electron-irradiated cubic silicon carbide - art. no. 023520.
Lefevre, J., Costantini, J.M., Esnouf, S., Petite, G., J. Appl. Phys. 105: 023520 (2009).

Cr-related centers in Gd₃Ga₅O₁₂ polycrystals.
Kostyk, L., Luchechko, A., Zakharko, Y., Tsvetkova, O., Kuklinski, B., J. Lumin. 129(3): 312-6 (2009).

Simple full-color rewritable film with photochromic fulgide derivatives.
Kohno, Y., Tamura, Y., Matsushima, R., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 98-101 (2009).

Crystal structure and photochromism in paint and solutions of 2,2-dithiophene-naphthopyran.
Tan, T.F., Bai, L.G., Pang, M.L., Wu, B.P., Jiegou Huaxue 28(1): 41-4 (2009).

Thermodynamics

Electrochromic functions of organic-metallic hybrid polymers.
Higuchi, M., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 51-8 (2009).

ESR Studies

Interconversion of nitrenes, azirenes, and diradicals: Rearrangement of 3-isoquinolylnitrene to o-cyanophenylketenimine and 1-cyanoisoindole.
Vosswinkel, M., Luerssen, H., Kvaskoff, D., Wentrup, C., J. Org. Chem. 74(3): 1171-8 (2009).

The first ESR observation of radical species in subcritical water.
Kobiro, K., Matsura, M., Kojima, H., Nakahara, K., Tetrahedron 65(4): 807-10 (2009).

Excited States

Triplet photochemistry of vinyl cyclopropenes: Mechanistic and exploratory organic photochemistry.
Zimmerman, H.E., J. Org. Chem. 74(3): 1247-51 (2009).

Singlet oxygen addition to homoallylic substrates in solution and microemulsion: Novel secondary reactions.
Griesbeck, A.G., Cho, M., Tetrahedron Lett. 50(1): 121-3 (2009).

Photochemistry

trans-cis Photoisomerization of azobenzene-conjugated dithiolato-bipyridine platinum(II) complexes: extension of photoresponse to longer wavelengths and photocontrollable tristability.
Sakamoto, R., Kume, S., Sugimoto, M., Nishihara, H., Chem.--Eur. J. 15(6): 1429-39 (2009).

Stability-indicating LC method for the determination of olmesartan in bulk drug and in pharmaceutical dosage form.
Rane, V.P., Patil, K.R., Sangshetti, J.N., Yeole, R.D., Shinde, D.B., Chromatographia 69(1-2): 169-73 (2009).

Enantiomeric separation of moxifloxacin and its (R,R)-isomer by ligand-exchange chiral chromatography.
Ravikumar, M., Varma, M.S., Raju, T.S., Suchitra, P., Swamy, P.Y., Chromatographia 69(1-2): 85-9 (2009).

On the photochemical stability of the 9-mesityl-10-methylacridinium cation.
Benniston, A.C., Elliott, K.J., Harrington, R.W., Clegg, W., Eur. J. Org. Chem. (2): 253-8 (2009).

Rapid fabrication of pentaerythritol triacrylate periodic structures on large areas by laser interference patterning with nanosecond pulses - art. no. 023101.
Lasagni, A., Yuan, D., Das, S., J. Appl. Phys. 105: 023101 (2009).

Low temperature crystal structures of two rhodanine derivatives, 3-amino rhodanine and 3-methyl rhodanine: Geometry of the rhodanine ring.
Jabeen, S., Palmer, R.A., Potter, B.S., Helliwell, M., Dines, T.J., Chowdhry, B.Z., J. Chem. Crystallogr. 39(2): 151-6 (2009).

Transition metal-catalyzed oxidation of atmospheric sulfur: global implications for the sulfur budget - art. no. d02309.
Alexander, B., Park, R.J., Jacob, D.J., Gong, S.L., J. Geophys. Res. [Atmos.] 114: d02309 (2009).

Preparation and photoactivity of a novel water-soluble, polymerizable zinc phthalocyanine.
Shen, X.Y., Lu, W.Y., Feng, G.H., Yao, Y.Y., Chen, W.X., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 298(1-2): 17-22 (2009).

Photoarylation/alkylation of bromonaphthols.
Pretali, L., Doria, F., Verga, D., Profumo, A., Freccero, M., J. Org. Chem. 74(3): 1034-41 (2009).

3-Aryltetronic acids: Efficient preparation and use as precursors for vulpinic acids.
Mallinger, A., Le Gall, T., Mioskowski, C., J. Org. Chem. 74(3): 1124-9 (2009).

Competitive reaction pathways for o-anilide aryl radicals: 1,5-or 1,6-hydrogen transfer versus nucleophilic coupling reactions. A novel rearrangement to afford an amidyl radical.
Rey, V., Pierini, A.B., Penenory, A.B., J. Org. Chem. 74(3): 1223-30 (2009).

UV dosimeters based on neotetrazolium chloride.
Mills, A., Grosshans, P., McFarlane, M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 136-41 (2009).

Photophysical, photochemical and electrochemical properties of water soluble silicon, titanium and zinc phthalocyanines.
Masilela, N., Idowu, M., Nyokong, T., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 91-7 (2009).

Numerical investigation of photochemical behavior in bromate-1,4-cyclohexanedione reactions.
Li, N., Zhang, Y.H., Wang, J.C., J. Phys. Chem. A 113(5): 833-8 (2009).

Novel naphthalimide derivatives with near-infrared emission: Synthesis via photochemical cycloaromatization, fluorescence in solvents and living cell.
Duan, L.P., Xu, Y.F., Qian, X.H., Zhang, Y.X., Liu, Y., Tetrahedron Lett. 50(1): 22-5 (2009).

Radiation Chemistry

Damage induced by electronic excitation in ion-irradiated yttria-stabilized zirconia - art. no. 023512.
Moll, S., Thome, L., Vincent, L., Garrido, F., Sattonnay, G., Thome, T., Jagielski, J., Costantini, J.M., J. Appl. Phys. 105: 023512 (2009).

Role of reactive intermediates in the radiolytic degradation of acid red 1 in aqueous solution.
Foldvary, C.M., Wojnarovits, L., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 13-8 (2009).

Electron-beam radiolysis of gaseous alkanes under circulation conditions: Gas-to-liquid transformation.
Ponomarev, A.V., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 48-56 (2009).

Multiphase Systems

Magnetically guided titania nanotubes for site-selective photocatalysis and drug release.
Shrestha, N.K., Macak, J.M., Schmidt-Stein, F., Hahn, R., Mierke, C.T., Fabry, B., Schmuki, P., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 48(5): 969-72 (2009).

Use of a non-thermal plasma for the production of synthesis gas from biogas.
Goujard, V., Tatibouet, J.M., Batiot-Dupeyrat, C., Appl. Catal., A 353(2): 228-35 (2009).

Influence of solution parameters for the fast growth of ZnO nanostructures by laser-induced chemical liquid deposition.
Fauteux, C., El-Khakani, M.A., Pegna, J., Therriault, D., Appl. Phys. A: Mater. Sci. Process. 94(4): 819-29 (2009).

Influence of the measurement procedure on the field-effect dependent conductivity of ZnO nanorods - art. no. 042107.
Weissenberger, D., Gerthsen, D., Reiser, A., Prinz, G.M., Feneberg, M., Thonke, K., Zhou, H., Sartor, J., Fallert, J., Klingshirn, C., Kalt, H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 94: 042107 (2009).

A tracer of organic matter of prebiotic interest in space, made from UV and thermal processing of ice mantles.
Caro, G.M.M., Dartois, E., Astron. Astrophys. 494(1): 109-15 (2009).

Enhanced solar-radiation induced photocatalytic activity of surface-modified nanocrystalline anatase-titania.
Priya, R., Baiju, K., Shukla, S., Biju, S., Reddy, M., Patil, K., Warrier, K., Catal. Lett. 128(1-2): 137-43 (2009).

TiO₂ nanoparticles with high photocatalytic activity under visible light.
Janus, M., Tryba, B., Kusiak, E., Tsumura, T., Toyoda, M., Inagaki, M., Morawski, A., Catal. Lett. 128(1-2): 36-9 (2009).

New Bi₂WO₆ nanocages with high visible-light-driven photocatalytic activities prepared in refluxing EG.
Shang, M., Wang, W.Z., Xu, H.L., Cryst. Growth Des. 9(2): 991-6 (2009).

Photo-electrochemical investigation of anodic oxide films on cast Ti-Mo alloys I. Anodic behaviour and effect of alloy composition.
Oliveira, N.T.C., Guastaldi, A.C., Piazza, S., Sunseri, C., Electrochim. Acta 54(5): 1395-402 (2009).

The electronic behavior of V₂O₃/TiO₂/carbon clusters composite materials obtained by the calcination of a V(acac)₃/TiO(acac)₂/polyacrylic acid complex.
Matsui, H., Okajima, T., Karuppuchamy, S., Yoshihara, M., J. Alloys Compd. 468(1-2): L27-L32 (2009).

Photocatalytic decolorization of methylene blue over monoclinic pyrochlore-type Pb₂Nb₂O₇ under visible light irradiation.
Xiao, Q., Zhou, Q., Zhang, J., Ouyang, L., J. Alloys Compd. 468(1-2): L9-L12 (2009).

One-pot synthesis of peroxo-titania nanopowder and dual photochemical oxidation in aqueous methanol solution.
Shankar, M.V., Kako, T., Wang, D., Ye, J.H., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 331(1): 132-7 (2009).

Study of Pd(II) adsorption over titanate nanotubes of different diameters.
Kochkar, H., Turki, A., Bergaoui, L., Berhault, G., Ghorbel, A., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 331(1): 27-31 (2009).

Products and kinetics of the reactions of an alkane monolayer and a terminal alkene monolayer with NO₃ radicals - art. no. d02307.
Gross, S., Bertram, A.K., J. Geophys. Res. [Atmos.] 114: d02307 (2009).

A comparative XPS surface study of Li₂FeSiO₄/C cycled with LiTFSI- and LiPF₆-based electrolytes.
Ensling, D., Stjerndahl, M., Nyten, A., Gustafsson, T., Thomas, J.O., J. Mater. Chem. 19(1): 82-8 (2009).

Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic properties of ZnO/(La,Sr)CoO₃ composite nanorod arrays.
Jian, D., Gao, P.X., Cai, W.J., Allimi, B.S., Alpay, S.P., Ding, Y., Wang, Z.L., Brooks, C., J. Mater. Chem. 19(7): 970-5 (2009).

A facile method to synthesize nitrogen and fluorine co-doped TiO₂ nanoparticles by pyrolysis of (NH₄)₂TiF₆.
Chen, D.M., Jiang, Z.Y., Geng, J.Q., Zhu, J.H., Yang, D., J. Nanopart. Res. 11(2): 303-13 (2009).

Photocatalytic properties of porous C-doped TiO₂ and Ag/C-doped TiO₂ nanomaterials by eggshell membrane templating.
Wang, Q., Jiang, Z.Y., Wang, Y.B., Chen, D.M., Yang, D., J. Nanopart. Res. 11(2): 375-84 (2009).

Photo-induced electron migrations in the nano-cavities of mesoporous silica sensitized by a cationic porphyrin dye.
Hirano, T., Yui, T., Okazaki, K.I., Kajino, T., Fukushima, Y., Inoue, H., Torimoto, T., Takagi, K., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 495-500 (2009).

Photochemical shape control of cadmium sulfide nanorods coated with an amorphous silica thin layer.
Torimoto, T., Hashitani, M., Konishi, T., Okazaki, K.I., Shibayama, T., Ohtani, B., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 506-13 (2009).

Enhanced photodegradation of organic dyes adsorbed on a clay.
Tani, S., Yamaki, H., Sumiyoshi, A., Suzuki, Y., Hasegawa, S., Yamazaki, S., Kawamata, J., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 658-61 (2009).

Wavelength-selectivity in photochemical reaction between 1-alcohol and hydrogen-terminated silicon.
Shirahata, N., Hozumi, A., Sakka, Y., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 666-9 (2009).

Non-equilibrium nitrogen DC-arc plasma treatment of TiO₂ nanopowder.
Suzuki, Y., Gonzalez-Aguilar, J., Traisnel, N., Berger, M.H., Repoux, M., Fulcheri, L., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 256-60 (2009).

Formation of photocatalytic novel oxide crystallites with Al:Ti=1:1 in Al₂O₃-TiO₂ gels by mechanochemical treatment.
Matsuda, A., Kikuchi, T., Murayama, R., Kogure, T., Katagiri, K., Muto, H., Sakai, M., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 342-9 (2009).

N,S-Co-doped TiO₂ nanophotocatalyst: synthesis, electronic structure and photocatalysis.
Sathish, M., Viswanath, R.P., Gopinath, C.S., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 423-32 (2009).

Microstructure of high c-axis oriented stand-alone ZnO self-assembled film.
Masuda, Y., Kato, K., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 490-4 (2009).

Synthesis of highly dispersed platinum nanoparticles on Ti-containing mesoporous silica using photo-assisted deposition.
Shironita, S., Mori, K., Ohmichi, T., Taguchi, E., Mori, H., Yamashita, H., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 557-61 (2009).

Ultrashort pulse manipulation of ZnO nanowire growth.
Lee, E.T.Y., Shimotsuma, Y., Sakakura, M., Nishi, M., Miura, K., Hirao, K., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 618-26 (2009).

Photosensitive defects in silica layers implanted with germanium ions.
Zatsepin, A.F., Fitting, H.J., Kortov, V.S., Pustovarov, V.A., Schmidt, B., Buntov, E.A., J. Non-Cryst. Solids 355(1): 61-7 (2009).

Reconsideration to the deactivation of TiO₂ catalyst during simultaneous photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) and oxidation of salicylic acid.
Wang, N., Xu, Y.Z., Zhu, L.H., Shen, X.T., Tang, H.Q., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 121-7 (2009).

Determination of catalytic properties of TiO₂ coatings using aqueous solution of coumarin: Standardization efforts.
Cernigoj, U., Stangar, U.L., Trebse, P., Sarakha, M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 142-50 (2009).

Excited-states and lightfastness of linear trans-quinacridone pigment nanoparticles.
Miyashita, Y., Yokoyama, H., Tanabe, M., Kasai, H., Nakanishi, H., Miyashita, T., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 208-13 (2009).

Opposing responses elicited by positively charged phthalocyanines in the presence of CdTe quantum dots.
Moeno, S., Nyokong, T., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 228-36 (2009).

Photoinduced charge separation in a colloidal system of exfoliated layered semiconductor controlled by coexisting aluminosilicate clay.
Nakato, T., Yamada, Y., Miyamoto, N., J. Phys. Chem. B 113(5): 1323-31 (2009).

Hollow carbon nanotube microspheres and hemimicrospheres.
Tang, M.X., Qin, Y.J., Wang, Y.Y., Guo, Z.X., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1666-71 (2009).

Optimization of the alkaline hydrothermal route to titanate nanotubes by a doehlert matrix experience design.
Kochkar, H., Lakhdhar, N., Berhault, G., Bausach, M., Ghorbel, A., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1672-9 (2009).

UV Raman spectroscopic study on TiO₂. II. Effect of nanoparticle size on the outer/inner phase transformations.
Zhang, J., Xu, Q., Li, M.J., Feng, Z.C., Li, C., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1698-704 (2009).

Photoswitches of one-dimensional Ag₂MO₄ (M = Cr, Mo, and W).
Cheng, L., Shao, Q., Shao, M.W., Wei, X.W., Wu, Z.C., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1764-8 (2009).

Controllable one-pot synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic activity of mixed-phase TiO₂ nanocrystals with tunable brookite/rutile ratios.
Xu, H., Zhang, L.Z., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1785-90 (2009).

Computational study of environmental effects in the adsorption of DMMP, Sarin, and VX on [gamma]-Al₂O₃: Photolysis and surface hydroxylation.
Bermudez, V.M., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1917-30 (2009).

Photodynamics of charge separation and recombination in solid alternating films of phthalocyanine or phthalocyanine-fullerene dyad and perylene dicarboximide.
Lehtivuori, H., Kumpulainen, T., Hietala, M., Efimov, A., Lemmetyinen, H., Kira, A., Imahori, H., Tkachenko, N.V., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1984-92 (2009).

Predicting the band structure of mixed transition metal oxides: theory and experiment.
Thimsen, E., Biswas, S., Lo, C.S., Biswas, P., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 2014-21 (2009).

Photocatalytic oxidation of cyclohexene with molecular oxygen using immobilized vitamin B-12 within nanoreactors of Al-MCM-41.
Farzaneh, F., Nouroozi, F., Ghandi, M., Pol. J. Chem. 83(1): 123-30 (2009).

Phenol degradation on Pr₆O₁₁ surface under UV-A light. Synergistic photocatalysis by semiconductors.
Karunakaran, C., Dhanalakshmi, R., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 8-12 (2009).

Polymers

Side-chain degradation of ultrapure [pi]-conjugated oligomers: Implications for organic electronics.
Abbel, R., Woffs, M., Bovee, R.A.A., van Dongen, J.L.J., Lou, X., Henze, O., Feast, W.J., Meijer, E.W., Schenning, A.P.H.J., Adv. Mater. (Weinheim, Ger.) 21(5): 597-602 (2009).

Preparation of aqueous dispersion and coating of bisphenol A-type poly(ether ether ketone).
Jing, L.W., Guan, S.W., Liu, B.J., Li, K.C., Zeng, Z., Chen, W.H., Jiang, Z.H., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 30(1): 224-6 (2009).

Preparation and characterization of thermally actuated microfluidic valve on glass microchips.
Li, Z.M., Chen, H.W., Ma, D., Gaodeng Xuexiao Huaxue Xuebao 30(1): 32-6 (2009).

Surface modification of organic polymer by dual action of extreme ultraviolet/visible-near infrared ultrashort pulses - art. no. 026105.
Mocek, T., Polan, J., Homer, P., Jakubczak, K., Rus, B., Kim, I.J., Kim, C.M., Lee, G.H., Nam, C.H., Hajkova, V., Chalupsky, J., Juha, L., J. Appl. Phys. 105: 026105 (2009).

Preparation of monodisperse and size-controlled poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogel nanoparticles using liposome templates.
An, S.Y., Bui, M.P.N., Nam, Y.J., Han, K.N., Li, C.A., Choo, J., Lee, E.K., Katoh, S., Kumada, Y., Seong, G.H., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 331(1): 98-103 (2009).

Polarization-controlled, photodriven bending in monodomain liquid crystal elastomer cantilevers.
White, T.J., Serak, S.V., Tabiryan, N.V., Vaia, R.A., Bunning, T.J., J. Mater. Chem. 19(8): 1080-5 (2009).

Holographic photopolymers of organic/inorganic hybrid interpenetrating networks for reduced volume shrinkage.
Lee, S., Jeong, Y.C., Heo, Y., Il Kim, S., Choi, Y.S., Park, J.K., J. Mater. Chem. 19(8): 1105-14 (2009).

Single-walled carbon nanotube modification on photograft-polymerized nafion films via covalent and ionic bonding.
Yamaguchi, Y., Nakashima, N., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 275-81 (2009).

Effect of post exposure bake in inorganic electron beam resist and utilizing for nanoimprint mold.
Shizuno, M., Taniguchi, J., Ogino, K., Ishikawa, K., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 562-6 (2009).

Novel photopolymerizations initiated by alkyl radicals generated from photocatalyzed decarboxylation of carboxylic acids over oxide semiconductor nanoparticles: Extended photo-kolbe reactions.
Weng, Z., Ni, X.Y., Yang, D., Wang, J., Chen, W.K., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 151-6 (2009).

The influence of photosensitizers on the photorefractivity in poly[methyl-3-(9-carbazolyl)propylsiloxane]-based composites.
Oh, J.W., Moon, I.K., Kim, N., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 222-7 (2009).

Two-photon polymerization of polydiacetylene.
Shusterman, O., Berman, A., Golan, Y., Horovitz, B., Zeiri, L., J. Phys. Chem. B 113(5): 1273-6 (2009).

A new visible light sensitive photoinitiator system for the cationic polymerization of epoxides.
Crivello, J.V., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 47(3): 866-75 (2009).

Kinetic pathway investigations of three-component photoinitiator systems for visible-light activated free radical polymerizations.
Kim, D., Stansbury, J.W., J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 47(3): 887-98 (2009).

UV-induced modulation of the refractive index and the surface properties of photoreactive polymers bearing n-phenylamide groups.
Griesser, T., Kuhlmann, J.C., Wieser, M., Kern, W., Trimmel, G., Macromolecules 42(3): 725-31 (2009).

Radiation-grafting of 4-vinylpyridine and N-isopropylacrylamide onto polypropylene to give novel pH and thermo-sensitive films.
Melendez-Ortiz, H.I., Bucio, E., Burillo, G., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 1-7 (2009).

Modification of polyethylene films by radiation grafting of glycidyl methacrylate and immobilization of [beta]-cyclodextrin.
Nava-Ortiz, C.A.B., Burillo, G., Bucio, E., Alvarez-Lorenzo, C., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 19-24 (2009).

Radiation-induced grafting of diallyldimethylammonium chloride onto acrylic acid grafted polyethylene.
Francis, S., Dhanawade, B.R., Mitra, D., Varshney, L., Sabharwal, S., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 42-7 (2009).

[gamma]-Irradiated chitosan-polyvinyl pyrrolidone hydrogels as pH-sensitive protein delivery system.
Dergunov, S.A., Mun, G.A., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 65-8 (2009).

Alkaline erosion of CR 39 polymer surfaces.
Faiman, L., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 69-76 (2009).

Biological & Medical Aspects

A photoreactive ruthenium(II) complex tethered to a guanine-containing oligonucleotide: a biomolecular tool that behaves as a "seppuku molecule".
Le Gac, S., Rickling, S., Gerbaux, P., Defrancq, E., Moucheron, C., Kirsch-De Mesmaeker, A., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed. Engl. 48(6): 1122-5 (2009).

The electronic behavior of a photosynthetic reaction center monitored by conductive atomic force microscopy.
Mikayama, T., Iida, K., Suemori, Y., Dewa, T., Miyashita, T., Nango, M., Gardiner, A.T., Cogdell, R.J., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 97-107 (2009).

Chlorophyll bleaching by UV-irradiation in vitro and in situ: Absorption and fluorescence studies.
Zvezdanovic, J., Cvetic, T., Veljovic-Jovanovic, S., Markovic, D., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 25-32 (2009).

Gamma irradiation effect on the enzymatic activities of horseradish and apple peroxidases.
Constantinovici, M., Oancea, D., Zaharescu, T., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 33-6 (2009).

Influence of Ni(II) and Fe(III) complexes of 1,2 dihydroxy 9,10 anthraquinone on the modification in calf thymus DNA upon gamma irradiation.
Das, S., Mandal, P.C., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 37-41 (2009).

Effect of gamma irradiated sodium alginate on red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) as growth promoter.
Mollah, M.Z.I., Khan, M.A., Khan, R.A., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 61-4 (2009).

Solar Energy

Electrophotonic enhancement of bulk heterojunction organic solar cells through photonic crystal photoactive layer - art. no. 043305.
Tumbleston, J.R., Ko, D.H., Samulski, E.T., Lopez, R., Appl. Phys. Lett. 94: 043305 (2009).

Novel zinc porphyrin sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells: Synthesis and spectral, electrochemical, and photovoltaic properties.
Lee, C.W., Lu, H.P., Lan, C.M., Huang, Y.L., Liang, Y.R., Yen, W.N., Liu, Y.C., Lin, Y.S., Diau, E.W.G., Yeh, C.Y., Chem.--Eur. J. 15(6): 1403-12 (2009).

Synthesis of hybrid solar cells using CdS nanowire array grown on conductive glass substrates.
Lee, J.C., Lee, W., Han, S.H., Kim, T.G., Sung, Y.M., Electrochem. Commun. 11(1): 231-4 (2009).

High efficiency solar cell based on dye sensitized plasma treated nano-structured TiO₂ films.
Park, K.H., Dhayal, M., Electrochem. Commun. 11(1): 75-9 (2009).

Developments of the efficient water-splitting electrodes under the visible light irradiation.
Murakami, Y., Chatchai, P., Nosaka, Y., Electrochemistry 77(1): 44-50 (2009).

Efficient organic sensitizers containing benzo[cd]indole: Effect of molecular isomerization for photovoltaic properties.
Kim, D., Song, K., Kang, M.S., Lee, J.W., Kang, S.O., Ko, J., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 102-10 (2009).

Organic dyes with a novel anchoring group for dye-sensitized solar cell applications.
Baik, C., Kim, D., Kang, M.S., Kang, S.O., Ko, J., Nazeeruddin, M.K., Gratzel, M., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 168-74 (2009).

High molar extinction coefficient ruthenium sensitizers for thin film dye-sensitized solar cells.
Jang, S.R., Yum, J.H., Klein, C., Kim, K.J., Wagner, P., Officer, D., Gratzel, M., Nazeeruddin, M.K., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 1998-2003 (2009).

Electrochemistry in mesoporous electrodes: Influence of nanoporosity on the chemical potential of the electrolyte in dye sensitized solar cells.
Dor, S., Grinis, L., Ruhle, S., Zaban, A., J. Phys. Chem. C 113(5): 2022-7 (2009).

Industrial & Environmental Applications

All-organic solution-processed two-terminal transistors fabricated using the photoinduced p-channels - art. no. 043303.
Chung, D.S., Yun, W.M., Nam, S., Kim, S.H., Park, C.E., Won-Park, J., Kwon, S.K., Kim, Y.H., Appl. Phys. Lett. 94: 043303 (2009).

Chemical degradation of fluorinated antisticking treatments in UV nanoimprint lithography - art. no. 044110.
Truffier-Boutry, D., Zelsmann, M., De Girolamo, J., Boussey, J., Lombard, C., Pepin-Donat, B., Appl. Phys. Lett. 94: 044110 (2009).

Dose characterization of the rad source^TM 2400 X-ray irradiator for oyster pasteurization.
Wagner, J.K., Dillon, J.A., Blythe, E.K., Ford, J.R., Appl. Radiat. Isot. 67(2): 334-9 (2009).

Effect of high concentrations of inorganic seed aerosols on secondary organic aerosol formation in the m-xylene/NO_x photooxidation system.
Lu, Z.F., Hao, J.M., Takekawa, H., Hu, L.H., Li, J.H., Atmos. Environ. 43(4): 897-904 (2009).

Photocatalytic removal of phenol under UV irradiation on WO_x -TiO₂ prepared by sol-gel method.
Piszcz, M., Tryba, B., Grzmil, B., Morawski, A., Catal. Lett. 128(1-2): 190-6 (2009).

Solid-state gas sensors developed from functional difluoroboradiazaindacene dyes.
Ziessel, R., Ulrich, G., Harriman, A., Alamiry, M.A.H., Stewart, B., Retailleau, P., Chem.--Eur. J. 15(6): 1359-69 (2009).

Nanoparticles of BaSO₄:Eu for heavy-dose measurements.
Salah, N., Habib, S.S., Khan, Z.H., Al-Hamedi, S., Lochab, S.P., J. Lumin. 129(3): 192-6 (2009).

RETRACTION: Kinetic study on photocatalytic degradation of reactive orange 5 solution with phosphotungstic acid (retraction of vol. 283, pg. 93, 2008).
Zhong, J., Ma, D., Zhao, H., Li, M., Bin, X., Li, J., J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem. 298(1-2): 125 (2009).

Preparation and characterization of SiO₂/TiO₂-Pt core/shell nanostructures and evaluation of their photocatalytic activity.
Li, G., Wang, L.K., Lv, L., Zhao, X.S., J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 9(1): 177-84 (2009).

Nanosized cadmium sulfide in polyelectrolyte protected mesoporous sphere: a stable and regeneratable photocatalyst for visible-light-induced removal of organic pollutants.
Yang, Y.H., Ren, N., Zhang, Y.H., Tang, Y., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 111-20 (2009).

Poly (DADMAC) encapsulation in PES microcapsules utilizing gamma radiation.
Francis, S., Varshney, L., Tirumalesh, K., Sabharwal, S., Radiat. Phys. Chem. 78(1): 57-60 (2009).

Theoretical Studies

Theoretical study on the excited states and photodissociation mechanism of dimethyldisulfide.
Luo, C., Du, W.N., Duan, X.M., Liu, J.Y., Li, Z.S., Chem. Phys. Lett. 469(4-6): 242-6 (2009).

The collisional depolarization of ^2S+1[Sigma] radicals by closed shell atoms: theory and application to OH(A ²[Sigma]⁺)+Ar - art. no. 044305.
Aoiz, F.J., Brouard, M., Eyles, C.J., Klos, J., de Miranda, M.P., J. Chem. Phys. 130: 044305 (2009).

Simulation of ultrafast non-exponential fluorescence decay induced by electron transfer in FMN binding protein.
Nunthaboot, N., Tanaka, F., Kokpol, S., Chosrowjan, H., Taniguchi, S., Mataga, N., J. Photochem. Photobiol., A 201(2-3): 191-6 (2009).

Ab initio molecular dynamics study of the electronic structure of superoxide radical anion in solution.
Li, J.C., Hou, H., Wang, B.S., J. Phys. Chem. A 113(5): 800-4 (2009).

Calculations of the relative energies of the low-lying electronic states of 2-methylenedihydrophenalene-1,3-diyl: Effects of a 1,8-naphtho bridging group on trimethylenemethane and of a vinylidene bridging group on 1,8-naphthoquinodimethane.
Dong, H., Hrovat, D.A., Quast, H., Borden, W.T., J. Phys. Chem. A 113(5): 895-901 (2009).

Reviews

Synthesis of remarkably stabilized metal nanostructures using polyoxometalates.
Keita, B., Liu, T.B., Nadjo, L., J. Mater. Chem. 19(1): 19-33 (2009).

ERRATUM: Primary chemical reactions in pulsed electrical discharge channels in water (vol. 40, pg. 7734, 2007) - art. no. 049801.
Mededovic, S., Locke, B.R., J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 42: 049801 (2009).