2024
Multiplexable and Scalable Aqueous Synthesis Platform for Oleate‐Based, Bilayer‐Coated Gold Nanoparticles
Backhaus A, Albrecht J, Alzhanova G, Long A, Arnold W, Lee J, Tse H, Su T, Cruz‐Gomez S, Lee S, Menges F, Parent L, Ratjen L, Burtness B, Fortner J, Zimmerman J. Multiplexable and Scalable Aqueous Synthesis Platform for Oleate‐Based, Bilayer‐Coated Gold Nanoparticles. Small 2024, 20: e2309919. PMID: 38377304, DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309919.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGold nanoparticlesReaction scale-upLigand exchangeSpectroscopic investigationsSelf-assemblyGram levelReaction efficiencyCapping agentSodium oleateSynthesis platformPreparation procedureGold-based nanomaterialsPhysiological pHReactionNanoparticlesSynthesis limitationsSynthesisGrowth processControl resultsParticle concentrationMultiplexingSize precisionConventional thermocyclerScale-upGold
2021
Utilizing the broad electromagnetic spectrum and unique nanoscale properties for chemical-free water treatment
Westerhoff P, Alvarez PJJ, Kim J, Li Q, Alabastri A, Halas NJ, Villagran D, Zimmerman J, Wong MS. Utilizing the broad electromagnetic spectrum and unique nanoscale properties for chemical-free water treatment. Current Opinion In Chemical Engineering 2021, 33: 100709. PMID: 34804780, PMCID: PMC8597955, DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2021.100709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnique nanoscale propertiesWater treatmentBroad electromagnetic spectrumSolar-based technologiesNanomaterial designElectromagnetic spectrumNanoscale propertiesWater treatment technologiesNanomaterialsCentury-old technologyExternal energy sourceTreatment technologiesMaterial propertiesAquatic organismsDecentralized communityTremendous improvementGreat attentionEnergy sourcesTechnologyIndustrial processesWater processesSpectraPropertiesClean waterSynthesis
2018
Greener Methodology: An Aldol Condensation of an Unprotected C‑Glycoside with Solid Base Catalysts
de Winter T, Petitjean L, Erythropel H, Moreau M, Hitce J, Coish P, Zimmerman J, Anastas P. Greener Methodology: An Aldol Condensation of an Unprotected C‑Glycoside with Solid Base Catalysts. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2018, 6: 7810-7817. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b00816.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSolid base catalystBase catalystC-glycosidesElectron-poor moietiesAldol condensation reactionMultiple reaction parametersCatalytic systemCondensation reactionMgO catalystReaction conditionsExcellent yieldsAromatic aldehydesAldol condensationBulky groupsReaction parametersGreen alternativeCatalystOptimal conditionsRecyclabilityMoietyAldehydesKetonesSynthesisReactionCondensation
2011
Linear and cyclic C -glycosides as surfactants
Foley P, Phimphachanh A, Beach E, Zimmerman J, Anastas P. Linear and cyclic C -glycosides as surfactants. Green Chemistry 2011, 13: 321-325. DOI: 10.1039/c0gc00407c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCarbohydrate-based surfactantsAlkyl aldehydesC bond formationGlycosidic linkagesFacile synthesisBond formationReaction conditionsSurfactant propertiesGood yieldsSurfactantsAdditional analoguesRenewable feedstockC-glycosidesCarbohydrate CAldehydesMost carbohydratesNew classDesirable performance propertiesPerformance propertiesChemistryPyrrolidineRecent advancesPropertiesSynthesisStoichiometry
2008
Toward Green Nano
Eckelman M, Zimmerman J, Anastas P. Toward Green Nano. Journal Of Industrial Ecology 2008, 12: 316-328. DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-9290.2008.00043.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGreen nanoE-factorSynthesis of nanomaterialsGreener synthesis routesGreen chemistry metricsGold nanoparticlesNanomaterial productionMetal nanoparticlesSpecific nanomaterialsCarbon nanotubesGreen chemistryTraditional synthesisSynthesis routeNanoNanomaterialsPotential applicationsDifferent production methodsNanotechnologyNanoparticlesProduction methodsResearch interestEnvironmental implicationsNew classSynthesisOrders of magnitude