Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lukas Graf, Martin Knupfer, Qingqing Wang, Mats Fahlman, Xianjie Liu
Summary: Two-dimensional, high-quality perylene single crystals were successfully grown using a space-confined strategy method. The films exhibited alpha form crystallization, which was confirmed through various techniques. The optical absorption measurements showed strong anisotropy and excellent agreement with literature data, while the field-effect transistor's anisotropic mobility data demonstrated high crystalline order. Momentum-dependent studies using electron energy-loss spectroscopy revealed negative dispersion of the first exciton along the crystal b direction, with an exciton bandwidth of 72 meV. The observed behavior is believed to be a result of charge-transfer exciton coupling between perylene dimers in the unit cell.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huan Wang, Mahbod Morshedi, Mahesh S. Kodikara, Yovan de Coene, Koen Clays, Chi Zhang, Mark G. Humphrey
Summary: Metal-alkynyl donor/nitro acceptor-functionalized porphyrins are promising candidates for nonlinear optical (NLO) applications, exhibiting exceptional properties such as record quadratic optical nonlinearity, remarkable two-photon absorption, and outstanding three-photon absorption, as well as being the first porphyrins to exhibit four-photon absorption. The absorption peaks for two-, three-, and four-photon absorption correspond to multiples of linear absorption bands associated with porphyrin-localized pi*<-pi transitions and donor-porphyrin to porphyrin-acceptor charge transfer transitions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling Zhang, Mahbod Morshedi, Mark G. Humphrey
Summary: Multi-photon absorption (MPA) is a technology that has attracted interest for its tight spatial control and long wavelength excitation. However, there is a lack of higher-order MPA materials and a lack of systematic studies on the key structural characteristics needed to optimize higher-order MPA performance. In this study, second- and third-generation metallodendrimers were synthesized and their nonlinear absorption was evaluated. The results showed exceptional three-, four-, five-, and six-photon absorption by the largest dendrimer. The study highlights the crucial role of metal-to-oligo(phenyleneethynylene) charge transfer in promoting outstanding MPA activity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qin Zhang, Lixia Yang, Kaicheng Wang, Lianghao Guo, Hui Ning, Shaomeng Wang, Yubin Gong
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic effects of THz waves on the mechanical unfolding process of RNA hairpins and finds that THz waves can promote or enhance or weaken the structural stability of RNA hairpins during unfolding, which has important implications for gene replication, transcription, and translation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miquel Moreno, Jose M. Lluch, Ricard Gelabert
Summary: A computational study was conducted on an azobenzene dimer to gain a full understanding of the factors governing the photoactivated isomerization processes. This study provides a conceptual/computational protocol that can be applied to generic multi-state photoswitches. A new dimer with a similar chemical design was designed and characterized, and theoretical calculations suggest that it is a step closer to a double photoswitch.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xianhao Wu, Rui Tao, Tianyao Zhang, Xing Liu, Jiangfei Wang, Zhaohui Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhao, Pei Yang
Summary: In this study, terahertz time-domain spectroscopy technology was used to predict histological type and molecular pathological features of gliomas. The results showed significant differences in terahertz absorption coefficient between normal brain tissue, tumoral-periphery, and tumoral-center tissue. Tumoral-periphery exhibited more obvious differences than tumoral-center tissues in almost all aspects. The findings suggest that terahertz technology has potential application value in intraoperative real-time glioma recognition and diagnosis of histological and molecular pathological features.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling Zhang, Mahbod Morshedi, Mahesh S. Kodikara, Mark G. Humphrey
Summary: This article reports the synthesis of the first 2,5,8-s-heptazine-cored organometallic complexes and their exceptional photon absorption performance in the near-infrared III and new 2080-2340 nm region. The use of organometalation approach leads to significant improvement in photo-stability and absorption properties.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Franziska Jach, Theresa Block, Yurii Prots, Marcus Schmidt, Matej Bobnar, Rainer Poettgen, Michael Ruck, Peter Hoehn
Summary: This study reports the stabilization of the electron-rich tetracyanidoferrate(-ii) anion [Fe(CN)(4)](6-), which exhibits a negative oxidation state. Microcrystalline powders were synthesized using a solid-state route, and single crystals were obtained from Na metal flux. Compared to classical cyanidometalates, the [Fe(CN)(4)](6-) ion has longer C-N distances and lower stretching frequencies. Fe-57 Mossbauer spectroscopy measurements show a negative isomer shift, indicating significant delocalization of d electrons. These findings provide important insights into the chemical bonding trends of highly-reduced cyanidometalates.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ting Liu, Jianwei Huang, He Ding, Chengsen Zhan, Shouyu Wang
Summary: In this study, the temperature-sensitive properties of rhodamine dyes were investigated by analyzing their fluorescence emission spectra from a molecular structure perspective. It was found that the fluorescence emission intensities of all studied rhodamines decreased with higher temperature, which was primarily attributed to the increased probability of molecular collisions causing energy loss in fluorescence emission. Additionally, the effect of different substituents on the temperature sensitivity of rhodamine dyes was explored, revealing that the benzene carboxylate substituent had little impact, while the amino and methyl substituents on the three-ring xanthene respectively enhanced and reduced the temperature sensitivity.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yasuhisa Tezuka, Shunsuke Nozawa, Nobuo Nakajima, Toshiaki Iwazumi
Summary: X-ray Raman scattering spectra of ferroelectric BaTiO3 were measured around the Ti K absorption edge, revealing anisotropy in the ferroelectric phase with respect to spontaneous polarization direction. The anisotropy decreased with rising temperature and disappeared in the paraelectric phase. Experimental results suggest a close relationship between ion displacement, electronic structure, and the ferroelectric phase transition.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Makoto Tsurui, Yuichi Kitagawa, Sunao Shoji, Koji Fushimi, Yasuchika Hasegawa
Summary: Three types of Eu(iii) coordination polymers with different distorted chiral ligands were prepared and their structural distortions, ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT), and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) properties were studied. The introduction of a bulky substituent into the chiral ligand changed the structure and transition electric dipole moments, which affected the magnitude of the CPL intensity. The controlled steric hindrance of the chiral ligands enhanced the CPL properties of Eu(iii) coordination polymers.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianchen Fu, Chongguang Zhao, Yanan Zhu, Pengfei Zhang, Yaowu He, Hong Meng
Summary: This article calculates the absorption spectra of phthalate derivatives under different conditions to understand the influences on the electrochromic properties by the electronic and steric effects. It is found that the carbonyl linking group can enhance absorption in the visible region and lower the driving voltage, offering potential for improving electrochromic materials.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nahoko Fujimoto, Katsuya Nagaoka, Ichiro Tatsuno, Hisashi Oishi, Makoto Tomita, Tadao Hasegawa, Yasuhito Tanaka, Takahiro Matsumoto
Summary: Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is an effective method for disinfection, but it can cause damage to proteins and DNA. This study investigated the efficacy of UV inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 BA.2 and BA.5 variants at different wavelengths. The results showed that 220 nm light, considered safe for humans, had similar inactivation efficacy as 260 nm light, which is hazardous to health. The action spectra of both variants were found to be almost the same.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ray-Ling Hsiao, Yen-Chung Chen, Mei-Yue Huang, Chiang-Yun Chen, Yu-Wei Lin, Chung-Yi Wu
Summary: The study found that using a 266-nm laser to irradiate skin-derived stem cells can regulate the expression of CD90 protein, with CD90 expression being downregulated under specific light intensity conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matthew L. Gettings, Edward F. C. Byrd, Matthias Zeller, Davin Piercey
Summary: This study synthesized and characterized a series of energetic salts of the 5-amino-3-methyl-1,2,3-oxadiazolium cation, with the perchlorate salt showing excellent thermal stability and high density, surpassing the energetic performance of TNT. These salts, except for the perchlorate, demonstrated mechanical insensitivity, and the research proved that the methyl sydnone imine cation is a suitable energetic compound.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Serap Yigit Gezgin, Abdullah Kepceoglu, Yasemin Gundogdu, Sidiki Zongo, Anna Zawadzka, Hamdi Sukur Kilic, Bouchta Sahraoui
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
K. Waszkowska, O. Krupka, O. Kharchenko, V Figa, V Smokal, N. Kutsevol, B. Sahraoui
APPLIED NANOSCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Janusz Jaglarz, Piotr Dulian, Pawel Karasinski, Pawel Winkowski
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anna Popczyk, Yohan Chereta, Abdelkrim El-Ghayourya, Bouchta Sahraoui, Jaroslaw Mysliwiec
Article
Physics, Applied
Mohamed El Jouad, El Mehdi Bouabdalli, Samira Touhtouh, Mohammed Addou, Nadege Ollier, Bouchta Sahraoui
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
T. Ozdar, T. Chtouki, H. Kavak, V Figa, D. Guichaoua, H. Erguig, J. Mysliwiec, B. Sahraoui
Summary: The impact of different annealing temperatures on the properties of CZTS thin films was studied, showing variations in crystallinity, morphology, and optical characteristics. Linear optical properties were determined using UV-Vis spectrophotometer, while nonlinear optical responses were examined through third harmonic generation, expanding the potential applications of the material.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Mydlova, S. Taboukhat, K. Waszkowska, N. Ibrahim, A. Migalska-Zalas, B. Sahraoui, P. Frere, M. Makowska-Janusik
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
H. Belahlou, K. Waszkowska, A. Bouraiou, El Bendeif, S. Taboukhat, K. Bouchouit, B. Sahraoui
Article
Chemistry, Physical
B. Kulyk, K. Waszkowska, A. Busseau, C. Villegas, P. Hudhomme, S. Dabos-Seignon, A. Zawadzka, S. Legoupy, B. Sahraoui
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
K. Waszkowska, Y. Cheret, A. Zawadzka, A. Korcala, J. Strzelecki, A. El-Ghayoury, A. Migalska-Zalas, B. Sahraoui
Summary: This study focuses on investigating the optical properties of metallohelicates in both solid state and solution, using self-assembly process to obtain metallohelicates involving transition metal cations and ligands. The properties of thin films were examined using various optical techniques, and theoretical models were used to determine the nonlinear optical susceptibilities. Factors such as metal ions, film morphology, and interligand charge transfer were discussed in relation to the optical properties.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
A. Tarbi, T. Chtouki, A. Benahmed, M. A. Sellam, Y. Elkouari, H. Erguig, A. Migalska-Zalas, A. Aissat
Summary: The aim of this study is to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by simulating and optimizing the physical properties of the quaternary semiconductor InGaAsP. The research shows that Gallium and Phosphorus concentrations have an impact on strain and bandgap energy, with strain increasing the absorption coefficient. This flexibility in structure makes InGaAsP/InP alloy promising for designing photovoltaic cells.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Karolina Waszkowska, Tarek Chtouki, Oksana Krupka, Vitaliy Smokal, Viviana Figa, Bouchta Sahraoui
Summary: A series of methacrylic styrylquinoline polymers were synthesized and characterized for their nonlinear optical (NLO) properties, showing strong second harmonic generation response. Enhancement of this response was observed with UV-irradiation and doping of ZnO nanoparticles. The values of second and third order nonlinear susceptibilities were determined through theoretical calculations based on comparative models.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lucia Mydlova, Bouchta Sahraoui, Karolina Waszkowska, Houda El Karout, Malgorzata Makowska-Janusik, Anna Migalska-Zalas
Summary: Theoretical and experimental investigations were conducted on the optical properties of composite materials embedded in a polymer matrix, and the results were confirmed by calculations and simulations.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Karolina Waszkowska, Anastasiia Krupka, Vitaliy Smokal, Oksana Kharchenko, Anna Migalska-Zalas, Mykhaylo Frasinyuk, Robert Wielgosz, Anatoliy Andrushchak, Bouchta Sahraoui
Summary: In this study, new photonics architectures and aurone-based methacrylic polymers were designed and synthesized for their optical and nonlinear optical properties. The impact of substitution on phenyl ring and dipole moment of chromophore on the nonlinear optical properties of the investigated polymers was determined through theoretical calculations and experimental measurements.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaroslav Shchur, Andrii Bendak, Guillermo Beltramo, Anatoliy S. Andrushchak, Svetlana Vitusevich, Denys Pustovyj, Bouchta Sahraoui, Yurii Slyvka, Andriy V. Kityk
Summary: The synthesis of nanosized organic benzil crystals within the mesoporous SiO2 host matrix was studied using various techniques. It was found that the structural properties of the benzil nanocrystals were preserved when embedded into SiO2 host membranes. The confinement had minimal impact on the lattice vibrational properties.
Article
Spectroscopy
Zh. E. Ozbekova, A. A. Abdyldaev, A. A. Kulmyrzaev
Summary: This study compared two drying methods for cow and yak muscles, finding that freeze drying caused less discoloration. Additionally, analysis of fluorescence spectra allowed for accurate prediction of chemical composition and color characteristics of the muscles.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Leo Mandic, Ivan Ljubic, Iva Dzeba
Summary: In this study, a combined experimental and computational approach was used to investigate the photoexcitation and photodegradation mechanisms of Doxazosin (DOX). The results provide valuable insights into the primary events following the photoexcitation of DOX and its potential applications.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiufeng Wang, Yao Jin, Wenhui Ai, Siqi Wang, Zhiqing Zhang, Ting Zhou, Fang Wang, Guodong Zhang
Summary: This study successfully synthesized near infrared fluorescence Ag2S quantum dots (QDs) and developed a dual-mode sensor for sulfide anion using the excellent oxidase-like characteristics of manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanosheets. The sensor showed a wider detection range, higher sensitivity, and shorter reaction time, making it suitable for highly selective detection of sulfide in different concentration ranges.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yafei Li, Yanming Ma, Chuantao Zheng, Di Yu, Lien Hu, Shuo Yang, Fang Song, Yadan Li, Shuanghai Liu, Zhanrui Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yiding Wang, Frank K. Tittel
Summary: To effectively monitor gas explosion and coal spontaneous combustion in coal mine, an intrinsically safe and explosion-proof dual-gas sensor system was developed for methane (CH4) and carbon monoxide (CO) measurement. The system achieved different measurement ranges using laser scanning and gas cells, and improved stability and accuracy through gas pre-treatment and temperature compensation algorithm.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Pei-Rong Chen, Li-Kang Chu
Summary: In this study, the hydrates of glyoxal were investigated using infrared absorption spectrometry. The results showed that at low concentrations, glyoxal mainly exists as monomeric dihydrate. These findings provide suitable detection windows for further research on the roles of glyoxal and its hydrates in atmospheric and aerosol chemistry, as well as the relevant reaction kinetics.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Nichole O'Neill, Thamires A. Lima, Fabio Furlan Ferreira, Nicolas J. Alvarez, Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner
Summary: This study determines the main fibril axis of GHG gel-forming fibrils using various techniques and compares the results with simulated data. The analysis suggests that the hydrophobic xz-surfaces of GHG fibrils could be a good target for the adsorption of hydrophobic drugs.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Mengyuan Liu, Hanchuang Zhu, Yikun Fang, Caiyun Liu, Xinke Li, Xiaohui Zhang, Lixue Ma, Kun Wang, Miaohui Yu, Wenlong Sheng, Baocun Zhu
Summary: ABHS is an efficient fluorescent probe that can accurately and sensitively detect Al3+ with strong resistance to interference. It also demonstrates excellent detection and imaging capabilities in complex real samples.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ahmed S. El-Shafie, Evana Rahman, Yasser Gadelhak, Rehab Mahmoud, Marwa El-Azary
Summary: The recycling of waste mandarin peels into biochar (MRBC) has been used as a high performance and cost-effective adsorbent for treating polluted wastewater effluents. Batch adsorption studies were conducted to analyze the adsorption competency of MRBC on two dyes, methylene blue (MB) and basic fuchsin (BF), either in individual solutions or binary combinations. The results showed that MRBC was capable of effectively removing a high percentage of both dyes. However, the adsorption capacity decreased when the dyes were combined. The cost estimation of MRBC production and wastewater treatment indicated that both were relatively low.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Anindita Bhatta, Jahnabi Upadhyaya, Dipak Chamlagai, Lincoln Dkhar, Pynskhemborlang T. Phanrang, Mohan Rao Kollipara, Sivaprasad Mitra
Summary: Derivatives of thiazole-pyrazole fused benzo-coumarin compounds were synthesized and their photophysical properties were investigated. The synthesized coumarin compounds showed potential as therapeutic agents for Alzheimer's disease, inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. The presence of human serum albumin was found to affect the inhibition activity.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yongwei Duan, Quancheng Liu, Yiju Zhu, Qi Zhang, Xiaohui Duan, Hu Deng, Liping Shang
Summary: In this study, the phase transition of CL-20 was observed using terahertz spectroscopy, and quantum chemical calculations were employed to analyze the vibrations. The results indicated changes in the vibrations of CL-20 before and after phase transition.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yuefeng Gao, Sai Xu, Baojiu Chen
Summary: This study synthesized Cs2NaInCl6 nanocrystals co-doped with Sb3+ and Tb3+ ions as probes for copper ions detection in lubricating oil. The introduction of Sb3+ effectively reduced the band gap of the host material and enabled energy transfer pathway for Tb3+ emission. The doped Tb3+ ions resulted in the suppression of emission due to electron transfer. The Cs2NaInCl6: 2.5 %Sb3+, 40 %Tb3+ NCs exhibited superior sensitivity and selectivity for copper ions detection.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yu Liu, Yue Zhang, Changyao Liu, Ce Wang, Baocai Xu, Li Zhao
Summary: A highly sensitive detection platform for heparin was developed using a cationic fluorescent dye (cresyl violet acetate) as a fluorescence probe. The platform demonstrated high selectivity towards heparin and achieved detection in both HEPES solution and serum.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Lopamudra Roy, Nivedita Pan, Susmita Mondal, Ria Ghosh, Md. Nur Hasan, Neha Bhattacharyya, Soumendra Singh, Kallol Bhattacharyya, Arpita Chattopadhyay, Samir Kumar Pal
Summary: The study focuses on the interaction between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and a spectroscopic probe called Rose Bengal (RB), encapsulated in nanoscopic sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) micelles and entrapped in microscopic nylon 66 solid matrix. The research demonstrates efficient interaction between ROS and RB-SDS, and investigates the mechanism of hydroxyl radicals generation. Based on these findings, a prototype device utilizing RB embedded in a nylon thin film for quantification of ROS in extracellular fluids and food materials was developed.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiaosong Sun, Qihao Cui, Wenyue Dong, Qian Duan, Teng Fei
Summary: Conjugated porous polymers (CPPs) are promising sensing materials and their application in aqueous media is limited. In this study, we synthesized CPPs with porous structure and prepared nanoparticles, enabling efficient photoluminescence sensing of nitroaromatic explosives in aqueous phase.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)
Article
Spectroscopy
Maria Cristina Caggiani, Germana Barone, Paolo Mazzoleni
Summary: Raman spectroscopy is commonly used for studying glassy materials in cultural heritage, but it is more difficult to interpret the spectra and apply the technique with portable instruments. In contrast, diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) can be used in archaeometric investigations as it is portable and non-invasive. However, there is limited application of this technique to historical glasses. This exploratory work demonstrates the potential of DRIFTS, in combination with portable X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF) and EDS microanalyses, for studying the composition and alteration of glass samples in cultural heritage.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2024)