Nanomaterials have been the subject of enormous interest since last century. These materials have the potential for applications in catalysis, information storage, superconductors, microwave technology, and magnetic refrigeration. Nanomaterials display novel and often enhanced properties compared...
Fluorescence techniques are widely used to study membrane dynamics. Specifically, fluorescence microscopy is an excellent tool for the detection of phase separation on lipid vesicles. Fluoresce resonance energy transfer (FRET) is commonly used to monitor interactions and binding events It can...
The direct analysis of biochemicals in tissues and single cells is critical for understanding living organisms. Due to excellent selectivity and sensitivity, mass spectrometry (MS) has proven to be an invaluable tool for the analysis of the biomolecules. Recent developments in atmospheric...
The continued advancements in portable electronics have demanded more advanced power sources. To date, lithium ion batteries have been the state-of-the-art for portable devices. One significant drawback of lithium ion batteries is the slow charging times and their performance at low temperatures....
Mass spectrometry (MS) in conjunction with atmospheric-pressure ionization methods offers the ability to study biological systems in their native condition. Currently available ambient ionization sources seek to facilitate in vivo studies by minimizing or eliminating chemical/physical treatment...
This thesis was developed in two parts with the overall goals of this work being (1) synthesize and develop solid electrolyte materials for use in a lithium-water battery and (2) synthesize and characterize ternary magnetic nanomaterials.Lithium metal in combination with water is a highly...
X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) has been used to examine SnOx supported Au, ligand-stabilized Pt nanoparticles, and sulfur poisoned Pt cathodes in an electrochemical cell in 1M HClO4. Both Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) analysis, as well as a difference technique utilizing...
Smokeless pyrolysis of biomass to generate bio-oils is a nascent, albeit largely currently uneconomical, sustainable bio-energy technology. Biochar is an amorphous carbon-rich waste product of pyrolysis oil production. Turning this carbon waste into valuable carbon materials is desirable to make...
An increased interest in renewable energies and alternative fuels has led to recognition of the necessity of wide scale adoption of the electric vehicle. Automotive manufacturers have striven to produce an electric vehicle that can match the range of their petroleum-fueled counterparts. However,...
Synthesis of nanoscale materials has been the focus of inorganic chemistry since the late twentieth century. Fascination with nanoscale materials originates from their properties that can be significantly different than their bulk counterparts. Single metal nanoparticles and binary semiconductors...