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Detection and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles in surface and waste waters using single particle ICPMS
(American Chemical Society, 2015-04-29)The increasing production of ZnO nanoparticles (nZnO) makes their analysis and characterization extremely important from an ecological risk perspective, especially at the low concentrations at which they are expected to be found in natural waters. ... -
Development of an LC-MS-based method to study the fate of nanoencapsulated pesticides in soils and strawberry plant
(Elsevier, 2021-12-04)The increased production and use of nanopesticides will increase the likelihood of their exposure to humans and the environment. In order to properly evaluate their risk, it will be necessary to rigorously quantify their concentrations in major ... -
Distinguishing the effects of Ce nanoparticles from their dissolution products : identification of transcriptomic biomarkers that are specific for ionic Ce in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
(Oxford University Press, 2020-12-11)Cerium (Ce) is a rare earth element that is incorporated in numerous consumer products, either in its cationic form or as engineered nanoparticles (ENPs). Given the propensity of small oxide particles to dissolve, it is unclear whether biological ... -
Effect of hydrogen-bond strength on photoresponsive properties of polymer-azobenzene complexes
(NRC Research Press & Canadian Society for Chemistry, 2020-04-16)Supramolecular complexation between photoresponsive azobenzene chromophores and a photopassive polymer host offers synthetic and design advantages compared with conventional covalent azo-containing polymers. In this context, it is important to understand ... -
Electronic absorption spectroscopy
(Elsevier, 2021)Absorption spectroscopy in the ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared (UV-VIS-NIR) wavelength ranges is one of the oldest and most often used characterization methods in coordination chemistry. This overview illustrates examples ranging from four-coordinate ... -
Electrospinning of highly crystalline polymers for strongly oriented fibers
(American Chemical Society, 2020-09-23)Electrospun nanofibers (NFs) often demonstrate an exponential increase in mechanical and other properties at reduced diameters. Molecular orientation emerges as a key parameter for the performance of amorphous and low crystallinity polymers, but ... -
Electrospun materials with high reflectance and polarization contrast for sensing applications in the mid-infrared atmospheric window
(American Chemical Society, 2024-06-06)Several applications in remote sensing and thermal management require materials with high reflectivity and polarization contrast in the mid-infrared (MIR) spectral range. However, the existing options often fall short in terms of mechanical properties ... -
Engineered robust hydrophobic/hydrophilic nanofibrous scaffolds with drug-eluting, antioxidant, and antimicrobial capacity
(American Chemical Society, 2024-05-22)Multifunctional nanofibrous architectures have attracted extensive attention for biomedical applications due to their adjustable and versatile properties. Electrospun fabrics stand out as key building blocks for these structures, yet improving their ... -
Eumelanin : from molecular state to film
(American Chemical Society, 2021-02-02)Eumelanin, a macromolecular biopigment, is an attractive candidate for sustainable (green) organic electronics. Establishing structure–property relationships in eumelanin films is an essential step to exploit its technological potential. We report on ... -
Eumelanin for nature-inspired UV-absorption enhancement of plastics
(Wiley, 2019-02-06)In the human body, the black-brown biopigment eumelanin blocks the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In the plastics industry, additives are often added to polymers to increase their UV-absorption properties. We herein report an assessment of the ... -
Field evaluation of the potential effects of polymer and silica-based nanopesticides on strawberries and agricultural soils
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022-08-18)Polymeric and SiO2 nanoparticles can be used as nanocarriers to improve the efficacy of pesticide delivery in agriculture. However, the environmental fate and potential risks of this type of nanopesticides in agroecosystems remain poorly understood. ... -
Glass engineering of aminotriazine-based materials with sub-ambient Tg and high kinetic stability
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020-06-08)A challenge in glass engineering is the design of molecular glasses combining a high glass kinetic stability (GS) of the amorphous phase with a low (sub‐ambient) glass transition temperature (Tg). Triazine derivatives ... -
Glass versus crystal : a balancing act between competing intermolecular interactions
(American Chemical Society, 2017-04-14)Hydrogen (H) bonds can be used either for crystal engineering or for designing compounds capable of forming very stable glassy phases. Herein, a second type of directional noncovalent interaction, π–π stacking, is introduced to establish the interplay ... -
Heterogeneous electron transfer of ferrocene in acetonitrile-LiTFSI highly concentrated electrolyte
(Elsevier, 2023-11-07)Highly concentrated electrolytes (HCE) are mixtures of equivalent or near-equivalent amounts of salt and solvent displaying a liquid phase at room temperature. HCE have intensively studied for application in energy storage devices with a particular ... -
Highly active, entirely biobased antimicrobial Pickering emulsions
(Wiley, 2021-03-18)We present the development of surfactant‐free, silica‐free and fully biobased oil‐in‐water antimicrobial Pickering emulsions, based on the self‐assembly of b ‐cyclodextrin and phytoantimicrobial oils (terpinen‐4‐ol or carvacrol). Undecylenic acid (UA), ... -
In situ photocontrol of block copolymer morphology during dip-coating of thin films
(American Chemical Society, 2015-09-28)We demonstrate a unique combination of simultaneous top-down and bottom-up control of the morphology of block copolymer films by application of in situ optical irradiation during dip-coating. A light-addressable and block-selective small molecule, ... -
Influence of supramolecular interaction type on photoresponsive azopolymer complexes : a surface relief grating formation study
(American Chemical Society, 2016-06-24)The influence of the supramolecular interaction type—hydrogen bonding, proton transfer, and pure ionic bonding—on photoresponsive behavior, particularly surface relief grating (SRG) inscription, has been investigated using a homopolymer with an ambient ... -
Linking the chemical speciation of cerium to its bioavailability in water for a freshwater alga
(Wiley, 2015-03-13)Over the past decade, researchers have begun to use metals of the lanthanide family for numerous applications, including liquid crystal display (LCD) screens, optical fibers, and laser technology. Unfortunately, little is presently known about their ... -
Metal-ligand bonding in six-coordinate d-block complexes probed by luminescence spectroscopy at variable pressure
(De Gruyter, 2022)Luminescence spectra measured at variable pressure can reveal unique insight on ground- and emitting state properties of transition metal compounds. This chapter summarizes illustrative results for chromium(III) complexes with the d3 electron configuration ... -
Metal–ligand interactions and salt bridges as sacrificial bonds in mussel byssus-derived materials
(American Chemical Society, 2016-09-02)The byssus that anchors mussels to solid surfaces is a protein-based material combining strength and toughness as well as a self-healing ability. These exceptional mechanical properties are explained in part by the presence of metal ions forming ... -
Mixtures of rare earth elements show antagonistic interactions in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
(Elsevier, 2021-06-14)In order to better understand the environmental risks of the rare earth elements (REEs), it is necessary to determine their fate and biological effects under environmentally relevant conditions (e.g. at low concentrations, REE mixtures). Here, the ... -
Molecular origin of the odd–even effect of macroscopic properties of n-Alkanethiolate self-assembled monolayers : bulk or interface?
(American Chemical Society, 2020-06-29)Elucidating the influence of the monolayer interface versus bulk on the macroscopic properties (e.g., surface hydrophobicity, charge transport, and electron transfer) of organic self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) chemically anchored to metal surfaces is ... -
Molecular-level photo-orientation insights into macroscopic photo-induced motion in azobenzene-containing polymer complexes
(American Chemical Society, 2021-07-13)As part of continuing efforts to deepen the understanding of photo-induced mass transport in azo-containing polymers, we compared the diffraction efficiency (DE) during surface-relief grating (SRG) inscription, photo-induced molecular orientation (<P2>), ... -
Molecular-level study of photoorientation in hydrogen-bonded azopolymer complexes
(American Chemical Society, 2018-01-25)To optimize azobenzene-containing materials for applications such as rewritable waveguides and holographic data storage, it is imperative to understand the effect of the azobenzene structure on the photoresponse of the material. Supramolecular ... -
Near-infrared vibrational overtone spectra of teepleite, Na2B(OH)4Cl, and its deutero analog : research report
(2021-12-05)Single crystals of the naturally occurring mineral teepleite, Na2B(OH)4Cl, and its deuterated analog were grown and their polarized near-infrared absorption spectra recorded at 10 K. The spectra show three intense, sharp sets of O–H and O–D overtone ... -
On the importance of noncrystalline phases in semicrystalline electrospun nanofibers
(American Chemical Society, 2021-11-18)Tailoring the properties of electrospun fibers requires a detailed understanding and control of their microstructure. We investigate the structure/property relationships in fabrics of randomly aligned fibers of polylactide, a prevalent biopolymer, ... -
Orientation and partial disentanglement in individual electrospun fibers : diameter dependence and correlation with mechanical properties
(American Chemical Society, 2015-06-29)Electrospun fibers are versatile materials that exhibit unusual and tunable properties when studied at the single fiber level, including an exponential increase in modulus with a decreasing diameter toward the nanoscale. Understanding the detailed ... -
Photoactive/passive molecular glass blends : an efficient strategy to optimize azomaterials for surface relief grating inscription
(American Chemical Society, 2016-12-15): Irradiation of azomaterials causes various photophysical and photomechanical effects that can be exploited for the preparation of functional materials such as surface relief gratings (SRGs). Herein, we develop and apply an efficient strategy to ... -
Photocontrol of supramolecular azo-containing block copolymer thin films during dip-coating : toward nanoscale patterned coatings
(American Chemical Society, 2019-05-07)Dip-coating allows nanostructured block copolymer (BCP) thin film fabrication in a fast and facile one-step process. It can also be coupled with external controls, such as illumination. Herein, we expose several design principles that enable photocontrol ... -
Polarized raman analysis of polymer chain orientation in ultrafine individual nanofibers with variable low crystallinity
(American Chemical Society, 2018-10-26)Recent mechanical studies of ultrafine electrospun polymer nanofibers showed they can simultaneously possess high strength and toughness attributed to high degree of chain alignment coupled with low crystallinity. Quantitative analysis of macromolecular ... -
Pressure-induced change of d-d luminescence energies, vibronic structure and band intensities in transition metal complexes
(Taylor and Francis, 2006-08-16)The effects of hydrostatic pressure on the luminescence spectra of tetragonal transition metal complexes with nondegenerate electronic ground states are analyzed quantitatively by means of models based on potential energy surfaces defined along normal ... -
Probing interfacial interactions and dynamics of polymers enclosed in boron nitride nanotubes
(Wiley, 2021-11-23)Understanding interfacial interactions in polymer systems is crucial for their applicability for instance in adhesives and coatings. Enclosing polymers in a cylindrical volume provides a system for studying interactions dictated by a continuous ... -
Quantification and characterization of Ti-, Ce- and Ag5 nanoparticles in global surface waters and precipitation
(American Chemical Society, 2021-06-28)Nanoparticle (NP) emissions to the environment are increasing as a result of anthropogenic activities, prompting concerns for ecosystems and human health. In order to evaluate the risk of NPs, it is necessary to know their concentrations in various ... -
Quantification of ZnO nanoparticles and other Zn containing colloids in natural waters using a high sensitivity single particle ICP-MS
(Elsevier, 2019-03-08)Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry in single particle mode (SP-ICP-MS) is becoming a powerful tool of choice for the quantification and characterization of metallic nanoparticles (NP) at very low concentrations. Nonetheless, this technique ... -
Quantifying polymer chain orientation in strong and tough nanofibers with low crystallinity : towards next generation nanostructured superfibers
(American Chemical Society, 2019-04-19)Advanced fibers revolutionized structural materials in the second half of the 20th century. However, all high-strength fibers developed to date are brittle. Recently, pioneering simultaneous ultrahigh strength and toughness were discovered in fine (<250 ... -
Raman spectroscopy of individual poly(ethylene oxide) electrospun fibers : effect of the collector on molecular orientation
(Elsevier, 2016-09-06)Electrospun fibers are complex polymeric materials with a typical diameter of a few hundred nanometers that are often frozen in out-of-equilibrium states due to the fast solvent evaporation and high elongational forces during the process. Their ... -
Release of TiO2 nanoparticles from painted surfaces in cold climates : characterization using a high sensitivity single-particle ICP-MS
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2020)Paints and coatings represent one of the major applications of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs). While it has been previously shown that NPs are released from painted surfaces, there is still a lack of experimental data on their release rates under natural ... -
Sample preparation for the analysis of nanoparticles in natural waters by single particle ICP-MS
(Elsevier, 2021-11-12)With the significant increase in the production and use of nanoparticles (NP), concern is increasing over their release into their environment. Single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (SP-ICP-MS) is emerging as one of the best ... -
Selective isotopic labeling resolves the gel-to-fluid phase transitions of the individual leaflets of a planar-supported phospholipid bilayer
(American Chemical Society, 2019-07-05)Knowledge of the thermotropic phase behavior of solid-supported bilayer lipid assemblies is essential to mimick the molecular organization and lateral fluidity of cell membranes. The gel-to-fluid phase transitions in a homologous series of single ... -
Separation, detection and characterization of nanomaterials in municipal wastewaters using hydrodynamic chromatography coupled to ICPMS and single particle ICPMS
(Springer, 2016-03-12)Engineered nanoparticles (ENP) are increasingly being incorporated into consumer products and reaching the environment at a growing rate. Unfortunately, few analytical techniques are available that allow the detection of ENP in complex environmental ... -
Smart packaging in the sustainability challenge : eumelanin as a UV-absorption enhancer of polymers
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2019-09-19)The black-brown biopigment eumelanin screens the harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the human skin. In industry, the absorption of plastics in the UV range is improved by the inclusion of additives. Our work reports an evaluation of the biopigment ... -
Stable amide activation of N-acetylated glycosamines for the synthesis of fused polycyclic glycomimetics
(American Chemical Society, 2024-01-02)N-Acetylation of carbohydrates is an underexplored target for chemoselective derivatization and generation of glycomimetic scaffolds. Through mild amide activation, we report that N-acetimidoyl heterocycles are stable in neutral or basic conditions yet ... -
Taming macromolecules with light : lessons learned from vibrational spectroscopy
(Wiley, 2017-09-12)Exciting new applications, from large-area nanopatterning and templating to soft light-powered robotics, are emerging from the fundamental research on light-triggered changes in macromolecular systems upon photoisomeriza-tion of azobenzene-based molecular ... -
Target and nontarget screening of PFAS in drinking water for a large-scale survey of urban and rural communities in Québec, Canada
(Elsevier, 2023-02-16)Limited monitoring data are available regarding the occurrence of emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Here, we validated an analytical procedure for 42 PFAS with individual detection limits of 0.001–0.082 ng/L. We ... -
Thermal degradation of conventional and nanoencapsulated azoxystrobin due to processing in water, spiked strawberry and incurred strawberry models
(American Chemical Society, 2022-09-21)Nanoencapsulated formulations of pesticides have been recently developed, and some products are now marketed for specific applications in agriculture. Pesticide residues present in raw agricultural products can degrade or react during food processing ... -
Time-dependent theory of electronic spectroscopy
(Elsevier, 2021)The time-dependent theory of electronic spectroscopy provides an intuitive approach to understand and quantitatively analyze absorption, luminescence and resonance Raman spectra beyond vertical transition energies. The approach can be combined with ... -
Triazine‐based molecular glasses frustrate the crystallization of barbiturates
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2019-02-05)Hydrogen bonding is a key element of supramolecular chemistry and is often used in crystal engineering to direct crystal packing. In particular, systems where motifs with multiple hydrogen (H) bonds are present, such as the donor–acceptor–donor – ... -
Variable-pressure luminescence and Raman spectroscopy of molecular transition metal complexes : spectroscopic effects originating from small, reversible structural variations
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014)The past ten years have seen a significantly increasing number of published crystal structures for molecular transition metal complexes at variable pressure, providing quantitative information on structural variations. Spectroscopic measurements at ...
