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Pharmacological comparison of novel synthetic fenamate analogues with econazole and 2-APB on the inhibition of TRPM2 channels (2012)
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Chen, G.-L., Zeng, B., Eastmond, S., Elsenussi, S. E., Boa, A. N., & Xu, S.-Z. (2012). Pharmacological comparison of novel synthetic fenamate analogues with econazole and 2-APB on the inhibition of TRPM2 channels. British Journal of Pharmacology, 167(6), 1232-1243. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.2012.02058.x

BACKGROUND: Fenamate analogues, econazole and 2-APB are inhibitors of TRPM2 channels, which have been used as research tools. However, these compounds have different chemical structures and therapeutic applications. Here we aimed to investigate the p... Read More about Pharmacological comparison of novel synthetic fenamate analogues with econazole and 2-APB on the inhibition of TRPM2 channels.

2-[1-(2,6-dibenzhydryl-4-chlorophenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1-aryliminoethyl] pyridyl cobalt dichlorides: Synthesis, characterization and ethylene polymerization behavior (2012)
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He, F., Zhao, W., Cao, X. P., Liang, T., Redshaw, C., & Sun, W. H. (2012). 2-[1-(2,6-dibenzhydryl-4-chlorophenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1-aryliminoethyl] pyridyl cobalt dichlorides: Synthesis, characterization and ethylene polymerization behavior. Journal of organometallic chemistry, 713, 209-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2012.05.020

A series of 2-[1-(2,6-dibenzhydryl-4-chlorophenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1- aryliminoethyl]pyridyl cobalt(II) dichloride complexes (Co1-Co5) were prepared and characterized by elemental and spectroscopic analysis. The molecular structures of the representati... Read More about 2-[1-(2,6-dibenzhydryl-4-chlorophenylimino)ethyl]-6-[1-aryliminoethyl] pyridyl cobalt dichlorides: Synthesis, characterization and ethylene polymerization behavior.

From existing in situ, high-resolution measurement technologies to lab-on-a-chip – the future of water quality monitoring? (2012)
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Wade, A. J., Palmer-Felgate, E. J., Halliday, S. J., Skeffington, R. A., Loewenthal, M., Jarvie, H. P., Bowes, M. J., Greenway, G. M., Haswell, S. J., Bell, I. M., Joly, E., Fallatah, A., Neal, C., Williams, R. J., Gozzard, E., & Newman, J. R. (2012). From existing in situ, high-resolution measurement technologies to lab-on-a-chip – the future of water quality monitoring?. Hydrology and earth system sciences discussions, 9(5), 6457-6506. https://doi.org/10.5194/hessd-9-6457-2012

2,6-Dibenzhydryl-N-(2-aryliminoacenaphthylenylidene)-4-chlorobenzenamino- palladium dichlorides: Synthesis, characterization, and use as catalysts in the Heck-reaction (2012)
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Ban, Q., Zhang, J., Liang, T., Redshaw, C., & Sun, W. H. (2012). 2,6-Dibenzhydryl-N-(2-aryliminoacenaphthylenylidene)-4-chlorobenzenamino- palladium dichlorides: Synthesis, characterization, and use as catalysts in the Heck-reaction. Journal of organometallic chemistry, 713, 151-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2012.05.015

A series of 2,6-dibenzhydryl-N-(2-aryliminoacenaphthylenylidene)-4- chlorobenzenaminopalladium(II) chloride complexes (C1-C6) were prepared and fully characterized by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, and by elemental analysis. The molecular structures of... Read More about 2,6-Dibenzhydryl-N-(2-aryliminoacenaphthylenylidene)-4-chlorobenzenamino- palladium dichlorides: Synthesis, characterization, and use as catalysts in the Heck-reaction.

Improved DNA extraction efficiency from low level cell numbers using a silica monolith based micro fluidic device (2012)
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Kashkary, L., Kemp, C., Shaw, K. J., Greenway, G. M., & Haswell, S. J. (2012). Improved DNA extraction efficiency from low level cell numbers using a silica monolith based micro fluidic device. Analytica Chimica Acta, 750, 127-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2012.05.019

The evaluation of a micro fluidic system with an integrated silica monolith for performing DNA extraction from limited biological samples has been carried out. Low DNA target concentrations usually require the addition of carrier RNA to ensure desire... Read More about Improved DNA extraction efficiency from low level cell numbers using a silica monolith based micro fluidic device.

Tridentate ligands and beyond in group IV metal α-olefin homo-/co-polymerization catalysis (2012)
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Redshaw, C., & Tang, Y. (2012). Tridentate ligands and beyond in group IV metal α-olefin homo-/co-polymerization catalysis. Chemical Society Reviews, 41(12), 4484-4510. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cs35028a

The opening up of new markets, particularly in the Far East, is expected to increase the industrial demand for more (and new) plastic materials. In turn, this will drive the need for further catalyst development, with increased efficiency and with th... Read More about Tridentate ligands and beyond in group IV metal α-olefin homo-/co-polymerization catalysis.

Direct processing of clinically relevant large volume samples for the detection of sexually transmitted infectious agents from urine on a microfluidic device (2012)
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Kemp, C., Birch, C., Shaw, K. J., Nixon, G. J., Docker, P. T., Greenman, J., Huggett, J. F., Haswell, S. J., Foy, C. A., & Dyer, C. E. (2012). Direct processing of clinically relevant large volume samples for the detection of sexually transmitted infectious agents from urine on a microfluidic device. Analytical Methods, 4(7), 2141-2144. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2ay25075f

Urine is a preferred specimen for nucleic acid-based detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but represents a challenge for microfluidic devices due to low analyte concentrations. We present an extraction methodology enabling rapid on-chi... Read More about Direct processing of clinically relevant large volume samples for the detection of sexually transmitted infectious agents from urine on a microfluidic device.

Synthesis and mesomorphic behaviour of high polarisability materials for non-linear optical applications (2012)
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Seed, A. J., Toyne, K. J., Hird, M., & Goodby, J. W. (2012). Synthesis and mesomorphic behaviour of high polarisability materials for non-linear optical applications. Liquid crystals, 39(4), 403-414. https://doi.org/10.1080/02678292.2012.658090

A variety of high polarisability materials have been synthesised with thioester and alkyne linking groups, and isothiocyanato and cyano terminal groups. The synthesis of these materials is presented and the transition temperatures and optical paramet... Read More about Synthesis and mesomorphic behaviour of high polarisability materials for non-linear optical applications.

Nickel halide complexes bearing 2-benzimidazolyl-N-arylquinoline-8- carboxamide derived ligands: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic behavior towards ethylene oligomerization and the vinyl polymerization of norbornene (2012)
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He, F., Hao, X., Cao, X., Redshaw, C., & Sun, W. H. (2012). Nickel halide complexes bearing 2-benzimidazolyl-N-arylquinoline-8- carboxamide derived ligands: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic behavior towards ethylene oligomerization and the vinyl polymerization of norbornene. Journal of organometallic chemistry, 712, 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2012.04.013

Nickel halide complexes of the type L 2NiX 2 (Ni1-Ni6, X = Cl; Ni7-Ni12, X = Br) bearing 2-benzimidazolyl-N-arylquinoline-8-carboxamide derived ligands have been synthesized and characterized by IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The molecular s... Read More about Nickel halide complexes bearing 2-benzimidazolyl-N-arylquinoline-8- carboxamide derived ligands: Synthesis, characterization and catalytic behavior towards ethylene oligomerization and the vinyl polymerization of norbornene.

Hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene derivatives as ionophores for molecular recognition of dopamine, serotonin and phenylethylamine (2012)
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Ni, X. L., Rahman, S., Wang, S., Jin, C. C., Zeng, X., Hughes, D. L., Redshaw, C., & Yamato, T. (2012). Hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene derivatives as ionophores for molecular recognition of dopamine, serotonin and phenylethylamine. Organic & biomolecular chemistry, 10(23), 4618-4626. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2ob25177a

The lower rim functionalized hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene derivatives cone-3 and cone-5 bearing three benzyl and three N,N-diethyl-2-aminoethoxy groups, respectively, were synthesized from triol 1. Their complexation with 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethyla... Read More about Hexahomotrioxacalix[3]arene derivatives as ionophores for molecular recognition of dopamine, serotonin and phenylethylamine.

Cellular uptake studies of two hexanuclear, carboxylate bridged, zinc ring structures using fluorescence microscopy (2012)
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Redshaw, C., Elsegood, M. R., Frese, J. W., Ashby, S., Chao, Y., & Mueller, A. (2012). Cellular uptake studies of two hexanuclear, carboxylate bridged, zinc ring structures using fluorescence microscopy. Chemical communications : Chem comm / the Royal Society of Chemistry, 48(53), 6627. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cc32060f

Two hexanuclear zinc complexes have been structurally characterized, and evaluation against several cells showed selective toxicity. Cellular uptake revealed a non-specific process, resulting in accumulation within the cell cytoplasm. © 2012 The Roya... Read More about Cellular uptake studies of two hexanuclear, carboxylate bridged, zinc ring structures using fluorescence microscopy.

Cyborg cells: functionalisation of living cells with polymers and nanomaterials (2012)
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Fakhrullin, R. F., Zamaleeva, A. I., Minullina, R. T., Konnova, S. A., & Paunov, V. N. (2012). Cyborg cells: functionalisation of living cells with polymers and nanomaterials. Chemical Society Reviews, 41(11), 4189. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cs15264a

Living cells interfaced with a range of polyelectrolyte coatings, magnetic and noble metal nanoparticles, hard mineral shells and other complex nanomaterials can perform functions often completely different from their original specialisation. Such “c... Read More about Cyborg cells: functionalisation of living cells with polymers and nanomaterials.

Sequestration of edible oil from emulsions using new single and double layered microcapsules from plant spores (2012)
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Diego-Taboada, A., Cousson, P., Raynaud, E., Huang, Y., Lorch, M., Binks, B., Queneau, Y., Boa, A. N., Atkin, S. L., Beckett, S. T., & Mackenzie, G. (2012). Sequestration of edible oil from emulsions using new single and double layered microcapsules from plant spores. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22(19), 9767-9773. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2jm00103a

Microcapsules were obtained conveniently from Lycopodium clavatum spores possessing either a single layered shell of sporopollenin (exine) or double layered shell of sporopollenin and cellulose with an inner layer (intine). These microcapsules were f... Read More about Sequestration of edible oil from emulsions using new single and double layered microcapsules from plant spores.

Adsorption of sterically stabilized latex particles at liquid surfaces: Effects of steric stabilizer surface coverage, particle size, and chain length on particle wettability (2012)
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Horozov, T. S., Paunov, V. N., Armes, S. P., Borovicka, J., Reed, K. M., Thompson, K. L., & Walsh, A. (2012). Adsorption of sterically stabilized latex particles at liquid surfaces: Effects of steric stabilizer surface coverage, particle size, and chain length on particle wettability. Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 28(18), 7291-7298. https://doi.org/10.1021/la300735u

A series of five near-monodisperse sterically stabilized polystyrene (PS) latexes were synthesized using three well-defined poly(glycerol monomethacrylate) (PGMA) macromonomers with mean degrees of polymerization (DP) of 30, 50, or 70. The surface co... Read More about Adsorption of sterically stabilized latex particles at liquid surfaces: Effects of steric stabilizer surface coverage, particle size, and chain length on particle wettability.

6-Benzhydryl-4-methyl-2-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)phenol ligands and their zinc complexes: Syntheses, characterization and photoluminescence behavior (2012)
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Zhou, Z., Li, W., Hao, X., Redshaw, C., Chen, L., & Sun, W. H. (2012). 6-Benzhydryl-4-methyl-2-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)phenol ligands and their zinc complexes: Syntheses, characterization and photoluminescence behavior. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 392, 345-353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2012.03.057

The series of 6-benzhydryl-4-methyl-2-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)phenol derivatives (HL) and their zinc complexes (ZnL2) were synthesized and fully characterized. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies were conducted on representative complexes (C1 and... Read More about 6-Benzhydryl-4-methyl-2-(1H-benzoimidazol-2-yl)phenol ligands and their zinc complexes: Syntheses, characterization and photoluminescence behavior.

Synthesis, structure and photophysical properties of 2-benzhydryl-4-methyl- 6-(aryliminomethyl)phenol ligands and the zinc complexes thereof (2012)
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Zhou, Z., Li, W., Hou, X., Chen, L., Hao, X., Redshaw, C., & Sun, W. H. (2012). Synthesis, structure and photophysical properties of 2-benzhydryl-4-methyl- 6-(aryliminomethyl)phenol ligands and the zinc complexes thereof. Inorganica Chimica Acta, 392, 292-299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ica.2012.03.046

The Schiff-base ligands 2-benzhydryl-4-methyl-6-((phenylimino)methyl)phenol (L1-L5), and their corresponding zinc complexes (C1-C5), were prepared and fully characterized. The UV-Vis absorption and fluorescence spectra of the ligands and their Zn(II)... Read More about Synthesis, structure and photophysical properties of 2-benzhydryl-4-methyl- 6-(aryliminomethyl)phenol ligands and the zinc complexes thereof.

Triggered cell release from shellac–cell composite microcapsules (2012)
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Hamad, S. A., Stoyanov, S. D., & Paunov, V. N. (2012). Triggered cell release from shellac–cell composite microcapsules. Soft matter, 8(18), 5069-5077. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2sm07488e

We report the fabrication of novel shellac-cell composite microcapsules with programmed release of cells upon change of pH in a narrow range. The microcapsules were prepared from yeast cells as a model for probiotics combined with aqueous solution of... Read More about Triggered cell release from shellac–cell composite microcapsules.

Nickel bis{4,6-dibenzhydryl-2-[(arylimino)methyl]phenoxylate} complexes: Synthesis, structures, and catalytic behaviour towards ethylene and norbornene (2012)
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Zhou, Z., Hao, X., Redshaw, C., Chen, L., & Sun, W. H. (2012). Nickel bis{4,6-dibenzhydryl-2-[(arylimino)methyl]phenoxylate} complexes: Synthesis, structures, and catalytic behaviour towards ethylene and norbornene. Catalysis science & technology, 2(7), 1340-1345. https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cy20028g

A series of 4,6-dibenzhydryl-2-[(arylimino)methyl]phenol derivatives (L1-L6) and their nickel complexes (Ni1-Ni6) were synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic and elemental analyses. Molecular structures of Ni3 and Ni6 were further confirmed b... Read More about Nickel bis{4,6-dibenzhydryl-2-[(arylimino)methyl]phenoxylate} complexes: Synthesis, structures, and catalytic behaviour towards ethylene and norbornene.

Voltammetry within structured liquid nanosystems: towards the design of a flexible, three-dimensional framework for artificial photosystems (2012)
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Halls, J. E., Wright, K. J., Pickersgill, J. E., Smith, J. P., Altalhi, A. A., Bourne, R. W., Alaei, P., Ramakrishnappa, T., Kelly, S. M., & Wadhawan, J. (2012). Voltammetry within structured liquid nanosystems: towards the design of a flexible, three-dimensional framework for artificial photosystems. Electrochimica acta, 70, 215-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2012.03.052

Normal lyotropic liquid crystals (in the lamellar or hexagonal phases) are investigated as a route to afford a structured, three-dimensional, quasi-biphasic framework within which electron transfer cascades may be initiated voltammetrically. For mode... Read More about Voltammetry within structured liquid nanosystems: towards the design of a flexible, three-dimensional framework for artificial photosystems.

Isolated metal atom geometries as a strategy for selective heterogeneous hydrogenations (2012)
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Boucher, M. B., Kyriakou, G., Jewell, A. D., Lewis, E. A., Sykes, E. C. H., Baber, A. E., Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, M., Lawton, T. J., & Tierney, H. L. (2012). Isolated metal atom geometries as a strategy for selective heterogeneous hydrogenations. Science, 335(6073), 1209-1212. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1215864

Facile dissociation of reactants and weak binding of intermediates are key requirements for efficient and selective catalysis. However, these two variables are intimately linked in a way that does not generally allow the optimization of both properti... Read More about Isolated metal atom geometries as a strategy for selective heterogeneous hydrogenations.