Chemical synthesis is responsible for significant emissions of carbon dioxide worldwide. These emissions arise not only due to the energy requirements of chemical...
The atmosphere is a fascinating place to observe chemical reactions! There are gas phase reactions governed by radicals which lead to ozone and smog formation....
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location:
Chemistry D300
Abstract:
The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) offers a pathway to reduce global CO2 emissions while producing valuable chemicals and fuels. Conventional...
Structure-property relationships are at the cornerstone of materials science. As both structure, and the majority of properties of interest (electronic, optical...
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location:
Chemistry D300
Abstract:
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an abundant and renewable C1 source that can be transformed into high-value chemical products. In collaboration with the Leibniz Institute...
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa
Location:
Chemistry B250
Abstract:
Advancements in DNA aptamer nanotechnology are transforming precision cancer diagnostics and therapy. This presentation highlights the development and application...
Macrocyclic arene compounds have played a fundamental role in the development of supramolecular chemistry. Research on these systems have laid the foundations to...
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location:
Chemistry D300
Abstract:
Nanocellulose is attractive for next-generation materials design due to its sustainability, intrinsic mechanical properties, and ease of functionalization....
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location:
Chemistry D300
Abstract:
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are widely used to modify metal electrode surfaces at the molecular level, enabling control over interfacial properties for...
Synthetic chemists have developed robust methods to synthesize discrete molecules, linear and branched polymers, and disordered cross-linked networks. However,...
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
Location:
Chemistry D300
Abstract:
Complexes containing first-row metals often show low efficiency in converting light to other forms of chemical energy due to ultrafast decay. The lifetimes for Fe...
