Encrustation of cadmium sulfide nanoparticles into the matrix of biomass derived silanized cellulose nanofibers for adsorptive detoxification of pesticide and textile waste

2020 / Chemical Engineering Journal

A novel and facile approach was explored to design a bio-based nanoheterojunction of cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanoparticles using silanized cellulose… Continue reading Encrustation of cadmium sulfide nanoparticles into the matrix of biomass derived silanized cellulose nanofibers for adsorptive detoxification of pesticide and textile waste

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Structural and spectroscopic investigations on Eu3+ ions doped boro-phosphate glasses for optical display applications

2020 / Journal of Luminescence

Eu3+ ions incorporated Boro-phosphate glasses 51H3BO3+10ZnO+20Li2Co3+9SrCo3+ (10−x)H6NO4P + xEu2O3 (where x = 0.1,0.25,0.5,1,2 and 3 in mol%) containing alkali, alkaline and heavy metals were prepared by… Continue reading Structural and spectroscopic investigations on Eu3+ ions doped boro-phosphate glasses for optical display applications

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Linear-shaped thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter using 1,5-naphthyridine as an electron acceptor for efficient light extraction

2020 / Organic Electronics

In this study, we developed a donor-π-acceptor-π-donor-type thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitter (NyDPAc) using 1,5-naphthyridine as a core moiety. NyDPAc exhibited… Continue reading Linear-shaped thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter using 1,5-naphthyridine as an electron acceptor for efficient light extraction

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Effect of cesium bromide on the structural, optical, thermal and electrical properties of polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene oxide

2019 / Journal of Materials Research and Technology

The molecular structures of polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene oxide doped with various concentrations of CsBr were investigated by FT-IR, UV/Vis. and XRD. The surface… Continue reading Effect of cesium bromide on the structural, optical, thermal and electrical properties of polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene oxide

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Color Development and Phytochemical Changes in Mature Green Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) Exposed to Red and Blue Light-Emitting Diodes

2020 / Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry

Exposure of mature green “Takanotsume” chili fruit to blue and red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) was investigated. The red LED accelerated… Continue reading Color Development and Phytochemical Changes in Mature Green Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) Exposed to Red and Blue Light-Emitting Diodes

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

An “Off-On-Off” type fluorescent chemosensor for the relay detection of Zn2+ and H2PO4− in aqueous environment

2020 / Inorganica Chimica Acta

A new fluorescence receptor 2-(diethylamino)-N-(quinolin-8-yl) acetamide (L) was synthesized by simple reaction condition. The ligand HL is highly selective and sensitive towards… Continue reading An “Off-On-Off” type fluorescent chemosensor for the relay detection of Zn2+ and H2PO4− in aqueous environment

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Comparative study of the effects of ortho-, meta- and para-carboranes (C2B10H12) on the physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity and antiviral activity of uridine and 2′-deoxyuridine boron cluster conjugates

2020 / Bioorganic Chemistry

In this study, a series of uridine (U) and 2′-deoxyuridine (dU) conjugates containing an isomeric ortho-, meta- or para-carborane cluster (C2B10H12) attached at C-5… Continue reading Comparative study of the effects of ortho-, meta- and para-carboranes (C2B10H12) on the physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity and antiviral activity of uridine and 2′-deoxyuridine boron cluster conjugates

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

FtsA-FtsZ interaction in Vibrio cholerae causes conformational change of FtsA resulting in inhibition of ATP hydrolysis and polymerization

2020 / International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Proper interaction between the divisome proteins FtsA and FtsZ is important for the bacterial cell division which is not well… Continue reading FtsA-FtsZ interaction in Vibrio cholerae causes conformational change of FtsA resulting in inhibition of ATP hydrolysis and polymerization

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Multianalyte azo dye as an on-site assay kit for colorimetric detection of Hg2+ions and electrochemical sensing of Zn2+ ions

2020 / Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy

A new tailor-made colorimetric chemosensor, (E)-1-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-3-(pyridin-3-yldiazenyl)naphthalen-2-ol (1), containing benzothiazole and pyridine moieties connected through an azo (-N=N-) linkage has been… Continue reading Multianalyte azo dye as an on-site assay kit for colorimetric detection of Hg2+ions and electrochemical sensing of Zn2+ ions

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

In situ incorporation of laser ablated PbS nanoparticles in CH3NH3PbI3 films by spin-dip coating and the subsequent effects on the planar junction CdS/CH3NH3PbI3 solar cells

2019 / Applied Surface Science

This is the first report on in situ incorporation of lead sulfide (PbS) nanoparticles in methyl ammonium perovskite thin films… Continue reading In situ incorporation of laser ablated PbS nanoparticles in CH3NH3PbI3 films by spin-dip coating and the subsequent effects on the planar junction CdS/CH3NH3PbI3 solar cells

Leah Pandiscia, PhD

Matching pH values for antibody stabilization and crystallization suggest rationale for accelerated development of biotherapeutic drugs

2019 / Drug Development Research

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are currently leading products in the global biopharmaceutical market. Multiple mAbs are in clinical development and novel… Continue reading Matching pH values for antibody stabilization and crystallization suggest rationale for accelerated development of biotherapeutic drugs

Leah Pandiscia, PhD