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Synthesis and reactivity studies of mono-, bi-, and trimetallic complexes supported by oxidatively-resistant polyanionic ligands
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Investigations of the oxidatively-resistant hexacarboxamide cryptand, mBDCA-5t-H₆, to support mono-, bi-, and trimetallic complexes are presented. Selective single metal ion insertion into the cryptand was achieved to ...
Molecular design for controlling morphology in organic electronics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Chapter 1 gives an introduction to the structure, operation mechanism, performance parameters, and challenges of organic photovoltaic devices. We also discuss some strategies to improve the performance of photovoltaics, ...
Two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy of nucleic acids : application to tautomerism and DNA aptamer unfolding dynamics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
The structural dynamics of nucleic acids are intimately related to their biological functions; however, our ability to study these molecular dynamics has been largely impeded by the lack of techniques that possess both ...
Cargo delivery into gram-negative bacteria via enterobactin uptake machinery
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Chapter 1. Introduction to Iron Homeostasis and Siderophores Iron is an essential nutrient for almost all living organisms. This Chapter presents an overview of iron homeostasis in human and bacteria, as well as the biology ...
Elucidating the pumping mechanism of bacteriorhodopsin using dynamic nuclear polarization enhanced magic angle spinning NMR
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Bacteriorhodopsin (bR) is comprised of 7 trans-membrane helices that enclose a retinylidene chromophore formed by a Schiff base (SB) between the retinal and Lys216. Due to bR's relative availability, it serves as a model ...
Through-bond and through-space charge transport in metal-organic frameworks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Electrically conductive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) combine intrinsic porosity with efficient charge transport, opening up possibilities as active materials for applications ranging from electrocatalysis to chemiresistive ...
Design and application of polymer metal-organic cage gels
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Chapter 1. A unifying overview of the fundamentals of polymer network synthesis, structure, and properties is provided, tying together recent trends in the field that are not always associated with classical polymer networks, ...
Mechanical properties of complex solids and exotic thermal transport dynamics investigated with optical and extreme-ultraviolet transient grating techniques
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
In this thesis we investigate the acoustic/mechanical properties and thermal transport phenomena in a range of solids using optical and extreme-ultraviolet transient grating (TG) techniques. A single-crystal (110)-oriented ...
New reactions and reagents for phosphorus-carbon bond-formation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Chapter 1 takes the format of an "Outlook", and sets forth the case for developing sustainable methods in the synthesis of phosphorus-containing compounds. Methods used by nature for phosphorus-carbon bond-formation, or ...
Assessing and improving the regulatory compliance and end-of-life environmental impacts of lead-based thin-film photovoltaics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Emerging thin film photovoltaics (PVs) with photoactive layers based on quantum dots (QDs) and perovskites are a promising source of low-carbon renewable energy. Their solution-processability and compatibility with flexible ...