Site-selectivity and regioselectivity are core issues in organic synthesis. I will describe two ongoing projects aimed at developing modes of catalytic reactivity...
Abstract: Clay minerals of the smectite group are widely applied in fields such as civil engineering, environmental science, cosmetics, and coatings, owing to their excellent ion-...
Department of Chemistry, The University of British Columbia
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Chemistry D300
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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...
