Synthesis, characterization, photoluminescence, and electrochemical studies of novel mononuclear Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with the 1-benzylimidazolium ligand

2017 / Journal of Molecular Structure

Two new mononuclear coordination complexes [Cu(bim)4Cl2]⋅2H2O (1) and [Zn(bim)2Cl2] (2) containing the 1-benzylimidazole (bim) ligand were successfully synthesized. Both complexes… Continue reading Synthesis, characterization, photoluminescence, and electrochemical studies of novel mononuclear Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with the 1-benzylimidazolium ligand

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Bifunctional ferromagnetic Eu-Gd-Bi-codoped hybrid organo-silica red emitting phosphors synthesized by a modified Pechini sol-gel method

2017 / Materials Chemistry and Physics

Red phosphor, composed of Eu-Gd-Bi-codoped hybrid organo-silica glass, has been synthesized via a modified Pechini sol-gel process. The synthesized hybrid… Continue reading Bifunctional ferromagnetic Eu-Gd-Bi-codoped hybrid organo-silica red emitting phosphors synthesized by a modified Pechini sol-gel method

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

New binuclear Ni(II) metallates as potent antiproliferative agents against MCF-7 and HeLa cells

2017 / Inorganica Chimica Acta

Four new binuclear nickel(II) metallates 1–4 were synthesized from the reaction between NiCl2·6H2O, 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane and [H2-(MSal-Rtsc)], where R = H, CH3, C2H5, C6H5, MSal = 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde,… Continue reading New binuclear Ni(II) metallates as potent antiproliferative agents against MCF-7 and HeLa cells

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Two-dimensional mesoporous g-C3N4 nanosheet-supported MgIn2S4 nanoplates as visible-light-active heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity

2017 / Journal of Catalysis

A series of novel visible-light-driven MgIn2S4/g-C3N4 (MISCN) heterostructures were fabricated in situ by a simple one-pot hydrothermal method. The synthesis of… Continue reading Two-dimensional mesoporous g-C3N4 nanosheet-supported MgIn2S4 nanoplates as visible-light-active heterostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Yellow-Emitting (Tb1-xCex)3Al5O12 Phosphor Powder and Ceramic (0≤x≤0.05): Phase Evolution, Photoluminescence, and the Process of Energy Transfer

2017 / Ceramics International

(Tb1-xCex)3Al5O12 yellow phosphors (0≤x≤0.05) were calcined from their coprecipitated carbonate precursors, and the effects of the temperature and atmosphere (air and… Continue reading Yellow-Emitting (Tb1-xCex)3Al5O12 Phosphor Powder and Ceramic (0≤x≤0.05): Phase Evolution, Photoluminescence, and the Process of Energy Transfer

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Boronic acid-tethered amphiphilic hyaluronic acid derivative-based nanoassemblies for tumor targeting and penetration

2017 / Acta Biomaterialia

(3-Aminomethylphenyl)boronic acid (AMPB)-installed hyaluronic acid–ceramide (HACE)-based nanoparticles (NPs), including manassantin B (MB), were fabricated for tumor-targeted delivery. The amine group… Continue reading Boronic acid-tethered amphiphilic hyaluronic acid derivative-based nanoassemblies for tumor targeting and penetration

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Simulated visible light photocatalytic degradation of Congo red by TiO2 coated magnetic polyacrylamide grafted carboxymethylated chitosan

2017 / Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

Carboxymethyl chitosan was prepared, grafted with polyacrylamide in the presence of synthesized Fe3O4 nanoparticles and coated with TiO2 (TMPAM-g-CMC). Synthesized materials were… Continue reading Simulated visible light photocatalytic degradation of Congo red by TiO2 coated magnetic polyacrylamide grafted carboxymethylated chitosan

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Luminescent water-soluble cycloplatinated complexes: structural, photophysical, electrochemical and chiroptical properties

2017 / Inorganica Chimica Acta

The luminescent square-planar Pt(II) complexes of the type [Pt(C^N)(N^N)]+X- have been synthesised, where (C^N) is cyclometallated 2-phenylpyridine ligand, (N^N) a chiral… Continue reading Luminescent water-soluble cycloplatinated complexes: structural, photophysical, electrochemical and chiroptical properties

Leah Pandiscia, PhD