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Plasmon-driven synthesis of anisotropic nanoscale gold
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Herein, we disclose the synthesis, characterization, and application of branching gold nanostructures synthesized and tuned through plasmon-driven methods to be used in biomedical applications. ... -
Development of novel fluorescent sensors for targeting biologically relevant molecules
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Fluorescence sensing plays an important role in a wide variety of fields such as medical science, chemical biology, food industry and so on. Several new fluorescent probes were developed to target ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of modified NOTA chelators labeled with [99mTc]Tc/Re-tricarbonyl cores for potential theranostic agent development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)To further optimize [99mTc]Tc/Re-tricarbonyl-NOTA complexes as potential theranostic agents, here we present the synthesis and evaluation of 1,4,7- triazacyclononane (TACN) chelators having different pendant arm functionalities. ... -
Transition metal catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to value added materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Over the last several years the field of CO2 hydrogenation has become robust and is still growing. There is great deal of interest into the sector as new ligands, catalysts, and systems are published regularly which help ... -
Development of selective fluorescent sensors for detection of biologically relevant analytes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Fluorescent sensing has become an important tool in the detection and monitoring of biological materials. Specifically, fluorescent sensing has allowed us to make inroads into understanding the complex roles of proteins ... -
Machine learning for mixed quantum-classical dynamics and transition metal chlorides oxidation potential via density functional theory
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Chemical phenomena in our daily life are understood to be the result of physical interactions between matter. These interactions are governed by physical laws that mostly has been understood and ... -
Intramolecular (4 + 3) cycloadditions of oxidopyridinium ions : towards daphnicyclidin A
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] N-alkylation of alkyl 5-hydroxynicotinates with electrophiles containing diene functionality produces salts , which can undergo intramolecular (4 + 3) cycloaddition reactions when heated in the ... -
Investigation and modeling of carbon dioxide adsorption within porous materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Mathematics has long been my special interest. With that in mind, if I make any operations which are unobvious to the reader, I deeply apologize. I often forget that, even within the STEM fields, not everyone enjoys spending ... -
Design and synthesis of group 8 transition metal complexes for C-C bond forming valorization of carbon dioxide
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The abundancy of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere combined with its inexpensive cost and low toxicity has made CO2 upconversion to value added products an area of intense interest in catalysis research. While a ... -
Advancing Uranium(III) reductive chemistry through hetroleptic metallocene aryloxide ligand frameworks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This dissertation looks at the reductive chemistry of Uranium (III)bis- pentamethylcyclopentadienyl arylox-ide complexes. For chapter two, the reactivity of two metallocene aryloxide U(III) complexes, [(C5Me5)2U(O-Ar)], R ... -
Investigation of the thermostability and activity of biomolecules in bio-friendly deep eutectic solvents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The solvent environment of a biomolecule is critical to its optimal performance in various scenarios, including biocatalysis, drug delivery, therapeutics, and biosensing. This dissertation mainly discusses the implementation ... -
Development of selective fluorescence neurosensor for neurotransmitter monitoring in live cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] In the central nervous system, neurotransmitters are responsible for transferring signals from pre-synaptic vesicles to post-synaptic receptors. The most abundant amino acid in brain, glutamate, ... -
Development of a novel fluorescent sensor for detection of 4-hydroxynonenal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) is one of the secondary products of lipid peroxidation and has been studied in the greatest detail, due to its high reactivity and consequently, its role in a wide range ... -
Mixed quantum-classical simulations of intersystem crossing in the exit channel and vibrational adaptive sampling configuration interaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)A computational study using mixed quantum-classical surface hopping simulations was performed for the reaction of O(3P) with dimethylamine and trimethylamine. These reactions produce an OH radical and while the OH radical ... -
The investigation of the self-assemblies of pyrogallol [4] arenes with large metal ions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Supramolecular chemistry involves the study of the non-covalent interactions between molecules. Host molecules such as C-pyrogallol[4]arenes form complexes via these supramolecular interactions. ... -
Oxidative molecular layer deposition of redox-active thin-film polymers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Thin film materials research for a more sustainable future is growing rapidly and new techniques for depositing these films are beginning to surface. One such technique is highlight in this body ... -
Intermolecular (4+3) cycloaddition reaction of oxidopyridinuim ions with silylated dienes, exploring the oxidation chemistry and photochemistry of cycloadducts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] The development of endo/exo selectivity of intermolecular (4+3) cycloaddition reactions of an N-methyl oxidopyridinium ion has been studied. Dienes that contain silyl groups, R-groups, and contain ... -
Solid, aqueous, and gaseous: functional materials and advancements to reduce pollution in three forms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Growing environmental concerns require new and novel materials to combat the glut of anthropogenic pollution produced. Solid waste polymer pollution chokes the planet and, concerningly, has been found to generate a new ... -
Development of food adulteration detection methods utilizing NMR spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Food adulteration is the act of diluting foodstuffs with undeclared fillers or outright substitution with other materials. While this practice has occurred since the dawn of recorded history it has remained difficult to ... -
Measurement of radionuclides in biological tissues from occupationally exposed individuals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] Keratinous materials have the potential to be used in criminal investigation of individuals who participate in nuclear smuggling or in the production of clandestine nuclear weapons. To develop ...