This dissertation explores the intersection of electrochemistry and transport dynamics under confinement using electroanalytical techniques to both probe and control transport behavior. We first present a unique wireless ...
This dissertation research is focused on the small molecules of the cell: metabolites and miRNAs. The purpose is to gain a deeper understanding of how they control the cell by investigating the role of secondary structure ...
Protein kinases are involved in the regulation of many intracellular processes. Misregulation of these enzymes has been implicated in a variety of diseases making protein kinases viable drug targets. Despite this interest ...
Oxidation of monomethyl PtII to monomethyl PtIV followed by reductive elimination of methanol are key consecutive steps in homogenous catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol. The development of a catalytic system that ...
Reactions involving transition metals and organic free radicals are critically important in a variety of chemical and biological processes. Because of their prevalence, there is a fundamental interest in better understanding ...
The vast array of potential applications for plasmons has laid bare the need for a detailed understanding of the complex interactions that occur between multiple plasmons and between plasmons and near-field probes. In this ...
When unfolded proteins get accumulated in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), signaling pathways called the unfolded protein response (UPR) get turned on in the cell. However under conditions of chronic ER stress, the cell ...
Solution-processable semiconductors offer a potential route to deploy solar panels on a wide scale, based on the possibility of reduced manufacturing costs by using earth-abundant materials and inexpensive production ...
This thesis presents investigations of semiconductor nanocrystals doped with impurity ions, excess charge carriers, or both. The introduction of excess charge carriers into colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals constitutes ...
The ability to tune the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of II-VI semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) makes these materials ideal candidates in the fabrication of new solar energy, spin electronic, and phosphorescent ...
University of Washington Abstract Fundamental studies of Rocket propellant fuel using GC × GC &mdash TOFMS instrumentation with chemometric data analysis. Benjamin Kehimkar Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Professor ...
A detailed understanding of photochemical processes in molecules and materials is necessary for understanding natural phenomena and engineering new technologies. In this thesis, light-induced changes in spin states, ...
University of Washignton Abstract Probing Underlying Processes in Organic Photovoltaics with Atomic Force Microscopies Guozheng Shao Department of Chemistry Photovoltaic is one potential solution to the ever growing demand ...
Malaria is the common name for a disease caused by <italic>Plasmodium</italic> parasites. Malaria kills an estimated 1 million people out of approximately 200 to 500 million cases annually. The incredible number of cases ...
Current continuous flow reactor (CFR) development and optimization primarily involves the investigation of process parameters such as flow and temperature to optimize a reaction. The advantages of CFRs for stable production ...
Over the years, there has been a rapid rise in the use of microfluidics in the application of single cell studies. The ability to have low dilution and high throughput compartmentalization of cells has made this a promising ...
Proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) events are essential to the function of many processes. In many cases, long-range electron transfers (ET) are coupled to short-range proton transfer (PT) events. Ruthenium bipyridine ...
The advent of conjugated polymers spurred the field of organic electronics. Since the inception of the field, many have lauded the potential benefits of organic over inorganic platforms, including their light weight, ...
Nitrogen containing heterocylces make up a vast majority of biologically relevant small molecules. Using transition metal catalysts to directly synthesize functionalized amine heterocycles is a valuable and efficient tool ...
Metals deposited on surfaces play an important role in many applications, such as heterogeneous catalysts, fuel cells, photovoltaics, microelectronics and coatings. Further insight into the energetics and structure of ...