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Vanadium-based imido-alkoxide pro-catalysts bearing bisphenolate ligands for ethylene and ε-caprolactone polymerisation (2009)
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Arbaoui, A., Redshaw, C., Homden, D. M., Wright, J. A., & Elsegood, M. R. (2009). Vanadium-based imido-alkoxide pro-catalysts bearing bisphenolate ligands for ethylene and ε-caprolactone polymerisation. Dalton Transactions : an international journal of inorganic chemistry, 8911-8922. https://doi.org/10.1039/b902402f

The pro-catalysts [V(NAr)(L)(OR)] (Ar = p-tolyl, p-ClC6H 4, p-(OMe)C6H4, p-(CF3)C 6H4; R = t-Bu, i-Pr, n-Pr, Et, C(CH3)(CF 3)2) have been prepared in good yields from the reaction of [V(NAr)(OR)3] and the bisphenol 2,2′-CH3CH[4,6- (t-Bu)2C6H2OH]2 (LH... Read More about Vanadium-based imido-alkoxide pro-catalysts bearing bisphenolate ligands for ethylene and ε-caprolactone polymerisation.

Intercalated brucite-type layered cobalt(II) hydroxysulfate (2009)
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Yotnoi, B., Luachan, S., Prior, T. J., & Rujiwatra, A. (2009). Intercalated brucite-type layered cobalt(II) hydroxysulfate. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 65(7), I52-U139. https://doi.org/10.1107/S160053680902251X

In an attempt to synthesize new cobalt(II) sulfate framework structures using 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane as a template, crystals of poly[0.35-[hexaaquacobalt(II)] [tri-μ-hydroxido-μ-sulfato-dicobalt(II)]], {[Co(H 2 O) 6 ] 0.35 [Co 2 (OH) 3 (SO 4... Read More about Intercalated brucite-type layered cobalt(II) hydroxysulfate.

Diamagnetic repulsion—A versatile tool for label-free particle handling in microfluidic devices (2009)
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Peyman, S. A., Kwan, E. Y., Margarson, O., Iles, A., & Pamme, N. (2009). Diamagnetic repulsion—A versatile tool for label-free particle handling in microfluidic devices. Journal of Chromatography A, 1216(52), 9055-9062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2009.06.039

We report the exploration of diamagnetic repulsion forces for the selective manipulation of microparticles inside microfluidic devices. Diamagnetic materials such as polymers are repelled from magnetic fields, an effect greatly enhanced by suspending... Read More about Diamagnetic repulsion—A versatile tool for label-free particle handling in microfluidic devices.

2-Benzoxazolyl-6-(1-(arylimino)ethyl)pyridyl cobalt (II) chlorides: A temperature switch catalyst in oligomerization and polymerization of ethylene (2009)
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Gao, R., Wang, K., Li, Y., Wang, F., Sun, W. H., Redshaw, C., & Bochmann, M. (2009). 2-Benzoxazolyl-6-(1-(arylimino)ethyl)pyridyl cobalt (II) chlorides: A temperature switch catalyst in oligomerization and polymerization of ethylene. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 309(1-2), 166-171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcata.2009.05.021

A series of cobalt (II) complexes ligated by 2-(2-benzoxazolyl)-6-(1-(arylimino)ethyl)pyridines was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR spectroscopic and elemental analysis. The molecular structures of Co1 (Ar = 2,6-Me2C6H3), Co2 (Ar = 2,6-Et2C6H3... Read More about 2-Benzoxazolyl-6-(1-(arylimino)ethyl)pyridyl cobalt (II) chlorides: A temperature switch catalyst in oligomerization and polymerization of ethylene.

On-chip diamagnetic repulsion in continuous flow (2009)
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Tarn, M. D., Hirota, N., Iles, A., & Pamme, N. (2009). On-chip diamagnetic repulsion in continuous flow. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 10(1), 014611 - 014611. https://doi.org/10.1088/1468-6996/10/1/014611

We explore the potential of a microfluidic continuous flow particle separation system based on the repulsion of diamagnetic materials from a high magnetic field. Diamagnetic polystyrene particles in paramagnetic manganese (II) chloride solution were... Read More about On-chip diamagnetic repulsion in continuous flow.

Transition metal pnictide-halides: A class of under-explored compounds (2009)
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Headspith, D. A., & Francesconi, M. G. (2009). Transition metal pnictide-halides: A class of under-explored compounds. Topics in catalysis, 52(11), 1611-1627. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-009-9282-5

In terms of application, mixed anion compounds have attracted far less attention than mixed cation systems. Interest in the catalytic properties of nitrides has been driven, in part, by their accessibility through new, improved synthesis routes. Alth... Read More about Transition metal pnictide-halides: A class of under-explored compounds.

Identification, release and olfactory detection of bile salts in the intestinal fluid of the Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) (2009)
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Velez, Z., Hubbard, P. C., Welham, K., Hardege, J., Barata, E. N., & Canário, A. V. M. (2009). Identification, release and olfactory detection of bile salts in the intestinal fluid of the Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis). Journal of comparative physiology. A, Sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology, 195(7), 691-698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00359-009-0444-5

Olfactory sensitivity to bile salts is wide-spread in teleosts; however, which bile salts are released in sufficient quantities to be detected is unclear. The current study identified bile salts in the intestinal and bile fluids of Solea senegalensis... Read More about Identification, release and olfactory detection of bile salts in the intestinal fluid of the Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis).

CXCR4 antagonists: a new generation of configurationally restricted bis-azamacrocyclic compounds (2009)
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Khan, A., Nicholson, G., McRobbie, G., Greenman, J., Pannecouque, C., Daelemans, D., Schols, D., De CLercq, E., Hubin, T. J., & Archibald, S. J. (2009). CXCR4 antagonists: a new generation of configurationally restricted bis-azamacrocyclic compounds. Antiviral research, 82(2), A59-A60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2009.02.141

AMD3100 is a bis-azamacrocyclic compound that has been demonstrated to be a highly effective antagonist of the CXCR4 chemokine receptor. The two azamacrocyclic rings have been shown to interact with aspartate residues on the receptor via hydrogen bon... Read More about CXCR4 antagonists: a new generation of configurationally restricted bis-azamacrocyclic compounds.

Particle-stabilised foams: an interfacial study (2009)
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Stocco, A., Drenckhan, W., Rio, E., Langevin, D., & Binks, B. P. (2009). Particle-stabilised foams: an interfacial study. Soft matter, 5(11), 2215-2222. https://doi.org/10.1039/b901180c

In an attempt to elucidate the remarkable stability of foams generated from dispersions of partially hydrophobic nanoparticles (fumed silica), we present investigations into the static and dilational properties of the gas-liquid interfaces of such di... Read More about Particle-stabilised foams: an interfacial study.

Electrogenerated chemiluminescence at droplet-modified electrodes: towards biphasic pKₐ measurement via proton-coupled electron transfer at liquid|liquid interfaces (2009)
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Lledo-Fernandéz, C., Hatay, I., Ball, M. J., Greenway, G. M., & Wadhawan, J. (2009). Electrogenerated chemiluminescence at droplet-modified electrodes: towards biphasic pKₐ measurement via proton-coupled electron transfer at liquid|liquid interfaces. New journal of chemistry = Nouveau journal de chimie, 33(4), 749-759. https://doi.org/10.1039/b810844g

This preliminary work reports, for the first time, electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL) at droplet-modified electrodes. The system involves oxidation of aqueous tris(2,2′-bipyridyl)ruthenium(ii) ions at a glassy carbon electrode on which a random... Read More about Electrogenerated chemiluminescence at droplet-modified electrodes: towards biphasic pKₐ measurement via proton-coupled electron transfer at liquid|liquid interfaces.

Fabrication of novel anisotropic magnetic microparticles (2009)
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Dyab, A. K. F., Ozmen, M., Ersoz, M., & Paunov, V. N. (2009). Fabrication of novel anisotropic magnetic microparticles. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 19(21), 3475-3481. https://doi.org/10.1039/b814971m

We report a novel technique for fabrication of magnetically anisotropic microparticles based on “arresting” of the alignment of oleic acid coated magnetite nanoparticles (OCMNs) dispersed within the oil drops of a polymerisable oil-in-water emulsion.... Read More about Fabrication of novel anisotropic magnetic microparticles.

Microwave assisted crystal growth of a new organic-decavanadate assembly: [V10O27(OH)] · 2(C6N2H14) · (C6N2H13) · (C6N2H12) · 2H2O (2009)
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Yotnoi, B., Yimklan, S., Prior, T. J., & Rujiwatra, A. (2009). Microwave assisted crystal growth of a new organic-decavanadate assembly: [V10O27(OH)] · 2(C6N2H14) · (C6N2H13) · (C6N2H12) · 2H2O. Journal of inorganic and organometallic polymers and materials, 19(3), 306-313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-009-9271-y

Microwave synthesis was used to grow single crystals of a new organic-inorganic supramolecular assembly, [V10O27(OH)]·2(C6N2H14)·(C6N2H13)·(C6N2H12)·2H2O, in a very short time compared to the conventional solution technique. In order to generate crys... Read More about Microwave assisted crystal growth of a new organic-decavanadate assembly: [V10O27(OH)] · 2(C6N2H14) · (C6N2H13) · (C6N2H12) · 2H2O.

Effects of temperature on water-in-oil emulsions stabilised solely by wax microparticles (2009)
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Binks, B. P., & Rocher, A. (2009). Effects of temperature on water-in-oil emulsions stabilised solely by wax microparticles. Journal of colloid and interface science, 335(1), 94-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2009.03.089

The possibility of stabilising oil-water mixtures using wax particles alone is reported. As judged from contact angle measurements, wax particles are hydrophobic and act as effective emulsifiers of water-in-squalane emulsions. Specific differences ex... Read More about Effects of temperature on water-in-oil emulsions stabilised solely by wax microparticles.

Fabrication of living cellosomes of rod-like and rhombohedral morphologies based on magnetically responsive templates (2009)
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Fakhrullin, R. F., & Paunov, V. N. (2009). Fabrication of living cellosomes of rod-like and rhombohedral morphologies based on magnetically responsive templates. Chemical communications : Chem comm / the Royal Society of Chemistry, 2511-2513. https://doi.org/10.1039/b902260k

We have developed hollow multicellular structures by polyelectrolyte-mediated self-assembly of yeast cells around magnetically responsive inorganic templates and have demonstrated the cells' viability in the produced

The use of carrier RNA to enhance DNA extraction from microfluidic-based silica monoliths (2009)
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Shaw, K. J., Thain, L., Dyer, C., Docker, P. T., Greenman, J., Greenway, G. M., & Haswell, S. J. (2009). The use of carrier RNA to enhance DNA extraction from microfluidic-based silica monoliths. Analytica Chimica Acta, 652(1-2), 231-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2009.03.038

DNA extraction was carried out on silica-based monoliths within a microfluidic device. Solid-phase DNA extraction methodology was applied in which the DNA binds to silica in the presence of a chaotropic salt, such as guanidine hydrochloride, and is e... Read More about The use of carrier RNA to enhance DNA extraction from microfluidic-based silica monoliths.

A microfluidic approach to chemically driven assembly of colloidal particles at gas-liquid interfaces (2009)
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Park, J. I., Nie, Z., Kumachev, A., Abdelrahman, A. I., Binks, B. P., Stone, H. A., & Kumacheva, E. (2009). A microfluidic approach to chemically driven assembly of colloidal particles at gas-liquid interfaces. Angewandte Chemie, 48(29), 5300-5304. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.200805204

Bubbling up: Dissolution of CO 2 bubbles in a suspension of colloidal particles chemically induces the assembly of particles on the surface of shrunken bubbles, and thus yields rapid continuous formation of a colloidal armor. This approach maintains... Read More about A microfluidic approach to chemically driven assembly of colloidal particles at gas-liquid interfaces.

Glycerol and galactose substituted zinc phthalocyanines. Synthesis and photodynamic activity (2009)
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Zorlu, Y., Ermeydan, M. A., Dumoulin, F., Ahsen, V., Savoie, H., & Boyle, R. W. (2009). Glycerol and galactose substituted zinc phthalocyanines. Synthesis and photodynamic activity. Photochemical & photobiological sciences : an international journal, 8(3), 312-318. https://doi.org/10.1039/b817348f

Three novel water soluble, non-ionic, zinc phthalocyanines (Pcs) have been synthesized and their spectroscopic and photodynamic properties investigated in aqueous media. One of the three compounds was shown to be significantly less aggregated, when c... Read More about Glycerol and galactose substituted zinc phthalocyanines. Synthesis and photodynamic activity.

Development of a bi-functional silica monolith for electro-osmotic pumping and DNA clean-up/extraction using gel-supported reagents in a microfluidic device (2009)
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Oakley, J. A., Shaw, K. J., Docker, P. T., Dyer, C. E., Greenman, J., Greenway, G. M., & Haswell, S. J. (2009). Development of a bi-functional silica monolith for electro-osmotic pumping and DNA clean-up/extraction using gel-supported reagents in a microfluidic device. Lab on a chip, 9(11), 1596-1600. https://doi.org/10.1039/b820553a

A silica monolith used to support both electro-osmotic pumping (EOP) and the extraction/elution of DNA coupled with gel-supported reagents is described. The benefits of the combined EOP extraction/elution system were illustrated by combining DNA extr... Read More about Development of a bi-functional silica monolith for electro-osmotic pumping and DNA clean-up/extraction using gel-supported reagents in a microfluidic device.

Fabrication of functional anisotropic food-grade micro-rods with micro-particle inclusions with potential application for enhanced stability of food foams (2009)
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Campbell, A. L., Stoyanov, S. D., & Paunov, V. N. (2009). Fabrication of functional anisotropic food-grade micro-rods with micro-particle inclusions with potential application for enhanced stability of food foams. Soft matter, 5(5), 1019-1023. https://doi.org/10.1039/b812706a

We have fabricated novel, food-grade anisotropic 'lumpy' micro-rods with micro-particle inclusions using an in-shear flow solvent attrition technique. Various micro-particle inclusions have been used in shellac and ethyl cellulose micro-rods which in... Read More about Fabrication of functional anisotropic food-grade micro-rods with micro-particle inclusions with potential application for enhanced stability of food foams.