Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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2016 journal article

Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized In-situ by solution spraying onto cellulose

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 147, 500–508.

By: J. Yan *, A. Abdelgawad n, M. El-Naggar  n & O. Rojas n

author keywords: Microfibrills cellulose; Nanofibrills cellulose; Silver nanoparticles; In situ synthesis; Antibacterial activity
MeSH headings : Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology; Cellulose / chemistry; Escherichia coli / drug effects; Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry; Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure; Silver / pharmacology; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
TL;DR: The present research demonstrates facile and fast method for in-situ antibacterial AgNPs loading on cellulose substrates and indicates that the particle size was found to be 11 and 26nm for AgnPs nucleated on NFC and MFC-based papers respectively. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Active particles propelled into researchers' focus

Abbott, N. L., & Velev, O. D. (2016, February). CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE, Vol. 21, pp. 1–3.

By: N. Abbott * & O. Velev n 

Contributors: N. Abbott * & O. Velev n 

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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

"Grafting Through" Polymerization Involving Surface-Bound Monomers

JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART A-POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 54(2), 263–274.

By: P. Datta n & J. Genzer n 

author keywords: gradient; grafting through; polymer grafting; surface polymerization; template polymerization
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Wafer-Scale Selective-Area Deposition of Nanoscale Metal Oxide Features Using Vapor Saturation into Patterned Poly(methyl methacrylate) Templates

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES, 3(2).

By: E. Dandley n, P. Lemaire n, Z. Zhu *, A. Yoon*, L. Sheet* & G. Parsons n 

Contributors: E. Dandley n, P. Lemaire n, Z. Zhu *, A. Yoon*, L. Sheet* & G. Parsons n 

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Using Hydrogen To Expand the Inherent Substrate Selectivity Window During Tungsten Atomic Layer Deposition

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 28(1), 117–126.

By: B. Kalanyan n, P. Lemaire n, S. Atanasov n, M. Ritz n & G. Parsons n 

Contributors: B. Kalanyan n, P. Lemaire n, S. Atanasov n, M. Ritz n & G. Parsons n 

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Selective and directional actuation of elastomer films using chained magnetic nanoparticles

NANOSCALE, 8(3), 1309–1313.

By: S. Mishra n, M. Dickey n , O. Velev n  & J. Tracy n 

Contributors: S. Mishra n, M. Dickey n , O. Velev n  & J. Tracy n 

TL;DR: Selective and directional actuation of elastomer films utilizing magnetic anisotropy introduced by chains of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Porous one-dimensional carbon/iron oxide composite for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with high and stable capacity

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 672, 79–85.

By: J. Zhu n, Y. Lu n, C. Chen n, Y. Ge n, S. Jasper n, J. Leary n, D. Li n, M. Jiang n, X. Zhang n 

Contributors: X. Zhang n , M. Jiang n, D. Li n, J. Leary n, S. Jasper n, Y. Ge n, C. Chen n, Y. Lu n, J. Zhu n

author keywords: alpha-Fe2O3; Carbon coating; Nanofibers; Electrospinning; Lithium-ion batteries
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Physical, thermal, chemical and rheological characterization of cellulosic microfibrils and microparticles produced from soybean hulls

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, 84, 337–343.

By: A. Ferrer n, C. Salas n & O. Rojas n

author keywords: Soybean hulls; Micro and nanofibrillated cellulose; Cellulosic microparticles; Crystallinity; Thermal stability; Rheology
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Multipurpose Polymeric Coating for Functionalizing Inert Polymer Surfaces

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 8(8), 5694–5705.

By: A. Oezcam, K. Efimenko* , R. Spontak* , D. Fischer * & J. Genzer* 

author keywords: silicones; ultraviolet/ozone treatment; surface modification; trichlorosilane; PVMS; NEXAFS; semifluorinated; PET
TL;DR: PVMS-TCS is found to serve as a convenient precursor for the deposition of organosilanes and the subsequent growth of polymer brushes, even on hydrophobic surfaces, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polypropylene. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Multidomain, Surface Layer-associated Glycoside Hydrolases Contribute to Plant Polysaccharide Degradation by Caldicellulosiruptor Species

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 291(13), 6732–6747.

By: J. Conway n, W. Pierce n, J. Le n, G. Harper n, J. Wright n, A. Tucker n, J. Zurawski n, L. Lee n, S. Blumer-Schuette n, R. Kelly n 

author keywords: biofuel; cell surface; cell surface enzyme; enzyme; glycoside hydrolase; plant cell wall; Caldicellulosiruptor; S-layer; lignocellulose
MeSH headings : Bacterial Proteins / chemistry; Bacterial Proteins / genetics; Bacterial Proteins / metabolism; Cloning, Molecular; Clostridiales / chemistry; Clostridiales / classification; Clostridiales / enzymology; Escherichia coli / genetics; Escherichia coli / metabolism; Gene Expression; Genome, Bacterial; Glucans / metabolism; Glycoside Hydrolases / chemistry; Glycoside Hydrolases / genetics; Glycoside Hydrolases / metabolism; Kinetics; Mutation; Phylogeny; Polysaccharides / metabolism; Protein Binding; Protein Engineering; Protein Structure, Tertiary; Recombinant Proteins / chemistry; Recombinant Proteins / genetics; Recombinant Proteins / metabolism; Substrate Specificity; Wood / metabolism; Xylans / metabolism
TL;DR: The results here provide new insights into the architecture and role of SLHdomain GHs and demonstrate that hemicellulose degradation can be enhanced through non-native SLH domain GHs engineered into the genomes of Caldicelluosiruptor species. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Modular Approach to Heterogenous Catalysis. Manipulation of Cross-Coupling Catalyst Activity

ORGANIC LETTERS, 18(2), 312–315.

By: I. Stibingerova*, S. Voltrova*, S. Kocova*, M. Lindale* & J. Srogl n

MeSH headings : Catalysis; Gels / chemistry; Molecular Structure; Palladium / chemistry; Structure-Activity Relationship
TL;DR: A new type of robust, heterogeneous, modular Pd catalyst with metal embedded in the gel matrix is presented and the regulatory element of its catalytic activity has been introduced via chemical changes in the Gel. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

LCST Behavior is Manifested in a Single Molecule: Elastin-Like polypeptide (VPGVG)n

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 17(1), 111–118.

By: B. Zhao n, N. Li n, Y. Yingling n  & C. Hall n 

MeSH headings : Cold Temperature; Elastin / chemistry; Hydrogen Bonding; Oligopeptides / chemistry; Peptides / chemistry; Pharmaceutical Solutions / chemistry; Transition Temperature; Water / chemistry
TL;DR: Simulation of the physical origin of the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) behavior of elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) finds evidence for properties changes associated with LCST behavior in a single molecule by performing long atomic-level molecular dynamics simulation on the ELP sequences for four different length peptides over a wide range of temperatures. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Flow-induced deformation of closed disclination lines near a spherical colloid immersed in a nematic host phase

MOLECULAR PHYSICS, 114(2), 259–275.

By: T. Stieger*, S. Pueschel-Schlotthauer, M. Schoen n & M. Mazza *

author keywords: Colloidal particle; nematic liquid crystal; defect topology; Poiseuille flow; microfluidics; nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulation
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Fabrication and Characterization of Poly(epsilon-caprolactone)/alpha-Cyclodextrin Pseudorotaxane Nanofibers

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 17(1), 271–279.

By: G. Narayanan n, R. Aguda n, M. Hartman  n, C. Chung n, R. Boy n , B. Gupta n, A. Tonelli n

MeSH headings : Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis; Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Nanofibers / chemistry; Polyesters / chemical synthesis; Polyesters / chemistry; Rotaxanes / chemical synthesis; Rotaxanes / chemistry; Tissue Engineering / methods; Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry; X-Ray Diffraction; alpha-Cyclodextrins / chemical synthesis; alpha-Cyclodextrins / chemistry
TL;DR: Results indicate the nanofibers obtained from chloroform retain the rotaxanated structure; while those obtained from CFM/DMF had significantly dethreaded during electrospinning. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 book

Elementary principles of chemical processes

Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.

By: R. Felder, R. Rousseau & L. Bullard

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Double emulsions for the compatibilization of hydrophilic nanocellulose with non-polar polymers and validation in the synthesis of composite fibers

SOFT MATTER, 12(10), 2721–2728.

By: C. Carrillo n, T. Nypeloe & O. Rojas n

MeSH headings : Cellulose / chemistry; Emulsions / chemistry; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Nanofibers / chemistry; Nanofibers / ultrastructure; Osmolar Concentration; Polymers / chemistry; Polystyrenes / chemistry; Rheology; Surface-Active Agents / chemistry
TL;DR: Double emulsion systems are proposed as a novel, efficient and scalable platform for CNF co-processing with non-polar systems and they open up the possibility for the redispersion of CNFs after removal of the organic phase. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Current and future prospects for CRISPR-based tools in bacteria

[Review of ]. BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING, 113(5), 930–943.

By: M. Luo n, R. Leenay n & C. Beisel n

author keywords: antimicrobials; Cas9; genetic control; genetic circuits; genome engineering; undomesticated microbes
MeSH headings : Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology; Bacteria / drug effects; Bacteria / genetics; Bacterial Infections / drug therapy; CRISPR-Cas Systems; Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats; Drug Discovery; Drug Resistance, Bacterial; Gene Editing / methods; Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial; Genetic Engineering / methods; Genome, Bacterial; Humans
TL;DR: Overall, CRISPR‐Cas systems have formed the basis of an ever‐expanding genetic toolbox and hold tremendous potential for the future understanding and engineering of the bacterial world. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Compliant glass-polymer hybrid single ion-conducting electrolytes for lithium batteries

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 113(1), 52–57.

By: I. Villaluenga *, K. Wujcik*, W. Tong *, D. Devaux *, D. Wong*, J. DeSimone n, N. Balsara *

author keywords: hybrid electrolytes; inorganic sulfide glasses; fluorinated polymers; lithium batteries; lithium-sulfur batteries
TL;DR: X-ray absorption spectroscopy indicates that the hybrid electrolyte limits lithium polysulfide dissolution and is, thus, ideally suited for Li-S cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

"2D or not 2D": Shape-programming polymer sheets

[Review of ]. PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE, 52, 79–106.

By: Y. Liu n, J. Genzer n  & M. Dickey n 

author keywords: Shape programming; Active materials; Folding; Polymer sheets
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Understanding glass fiber membrane used as a novel separator for lithium-sulfur batteries

JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 504, 89–96.

By: J. Zhu n, M. Yanilmaz n, K. Fu n, C. Chen n, Y. Lu n, Y. Ge n, D. Kim *, X. Zhang n 

Contributors: X. Zhang n , D. Kim *, Y. Ge n, Y. Lu n, C. Chen n, K. Fu n, M. Yanilmaz n, J. Zhu n

author keywords: Separators; Glass fiber; Lithium-sulfur batteries; Rate capability; High capacity
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

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