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Experimental investigations of molecules desorbing from a cold surface with buffer gas cooling and broadband roational spectroscopy : applications in astrochemistry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)This thesis presents the description of a novel instrument which couples buffer gas cooling with chirped-pulse Fourier transform mm-wave rotational spectroscopy and its successful applications in the study of molecules ... -
Catalytic conversion of methyl formate to long chain esters via hydroesterification
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Over the last several years, the field of CO-based hydroesterification has become robust and is still growing. There is great deal of interest into the sector for developing a sustainable method of hydroesterification using ... -
Formation of abasic (AP) sites-derived covalent DNA adducts and their role in inhibition of base excision repair (BER) pathway
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Apurinic/apyrimidinic (AP, also known as abasic) sites are ubiquitous in both cellular and synthetic DNA. The aldehyde form of an AP site provides a highly reactive moiety that plays a critical role in various biochemical ... -
Micellar catalysis enabling sustainable synthesis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] The concept of micellar catalysis (Chemistry in water) and its applications in the development of various sustainable methodologies are discussed in this dissertation. It also discusses the ... -
Electrochemistry and surface chemistry study of transition metal-ionic liquid interfaces : electrochemical applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 08/01/2025] In summary, this dissertation work is one of the first to systematically investigate the fundamental electrochemistry and surface chemistry at the transition metal electrode and ionic liquid-based ... -
LC-MS/MS method development for investigation of DHA lipid peroxidation products and polyphenol profiling of U.S. honey of various geographical origins
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are highly abundant in the brain cell membranes and have neuroprotective properties. These properties have been associated with the ... -
Investigating solid-state properties of organic materials : cycloaddition reactions, thermal expansion, and thermosalience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Although countless crystal structures have been determined since the discovery of X-ray diffraction by crystals over 100 years ago, there is still much to be learned. With the development of supramolecular chemistry, crystal ... -
Method development for the quantification of bioactive compounds and heavy metals in American elderberry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 05/01/2025] There are a variety of beneficial compounds found in plant such as polyphenols, carbohydrates, and organic acids. Polyphenols are beneficial compounds that are promoted as antioxidants in dietary ... -
Tailored fluorescent polyionic nanoclays for enhanced sensing applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 05/01/2025] Skin-interfaced wearable electronics capable of real-time monitoring of vital biophysiological signals have gained significant attention. However, traditional wearable devices often face ... -
Complexation of rhenium-186 and technetium-99m tricarbonyl cores with 1,4,7-triazacyclononane based chelators for radiopharmaceutical applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 05/01/2025] Technetium-99m is widely used as a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging radionuclide in nuclear medicine due to its favorable decay characteristics (t1/2 = 6 h, [gamma] ... -
Advancing f-element-ligand multiple bonding scaffolds : lanthanide and actinide yldiide and aryloxide complexes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2024)Organometallic actinide chemistry is still a field that is in its infancy. The birth of the area can be traced back to the isolation of the first "actinocene", Uranocene, in 1968. Given the complexity of the 5f orbital ... -
Molecular dynamics simulations of shock-induced pore collapse in single crystal [beta]-HMX
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This thesis presents all-atom classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of shock-wave passage across a pore-type defect in single-crystal [beta]-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraocane ([beta]-HMX). The purpose of this ... -
Ab-initio and thermodynamic study of 123I-MIBG and 76Br-MBBG : choosing an effective tracer and theoretical study of the binding mechanism of 1-allyl 2-Thiourea as a functional monomer of Methyl Nitrate template
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The study of mechanisms of reactions, how molecules bind, reaction energetics, and thermochemistry of chemical reactions is possible computationally. This is because computational methods are well able to help understand ... -
Low temperature reaction kinetics inside an extended Laval nozzle : REMPI characterization and detection by broadband rotational spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/01/2024] The importance of reaction kinetics at low temperatures cannot be overstated, for its impact on human understanding of atmospheric and astrochemical environments is fundamental. Bringing the ... -
Systematic evaluation of the effects of ammonium-based deep eutectic solvent chemistry on the performance of dye-sensitized photovoltaic solar cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)The enthusiasm for renewable energy technologies is growing exponentially, with researchers from various fields actively engaged in the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Deep eutectic ... -
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 ...