This dissertation reports the characterization of self-assembled monolayers utilizing sum frequency generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy and imaging microscopy. Several variables were studied for their effect on the ...

This dissertation focuses on the synthesis and structural characterization of a series of new compounds belonging to the family: AAg2M[VO4]2. We have modified the A-site spacer with the divalent metals: Sr2+ and Ba2+ and ...

Essential microscopic aspects of activated transport in liquids, which precedes the glass transition, have evaded explanation for decades. These poorly understood aspects include: the molecular underpinning of the excess, ...

This thesis is concerned with the synthesis of monomeric ruthenium complexes and diruthenium complexes with Tp or Cp derivatives and their ruthenium-catalyzed propargylic substitution reactions. First, the mononuclear ...

We report the design and optimization of atomic magnetometer with a sensitivity of 80 fT/(Hz)1/2 for dc magnetic fields. Quantitative measurements using optically detected magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for flow inside ...

Direct C–H bond functionalization provides an efficient route by allowing the construction of C – C bonds directly from C–H bonds. In this dissertation, methods using first-row transition metals as catalysts for C–H bond ...

Optically detected atomic magnetometers use the coherent precession of polarized atomic spins to detect and measure magnetic fields. Low-field MRI using atomic magnetometers with improvements in the spatial resolution and ...

Trans-4-hydroxy proline is readily accessible, stereochemically rich molecule that offers multiple sites for functionality. This functionality can be used to attach different pharmacophores in an attempt to create a diverse ...

The topologically interesting structure of polymer catenanes and knotty polymers are of high interest for their unique chemical and physical properties. However, the practical applications of these materials have not been ...

Transition metal ketimide (R2C=N-) complexes were synthesized. The mononuclear M(N=C-t-Bu2)4 (M = Zr, Hf, Cr, Mo, W, and Re) complexes were found to have tetrahedral (Zr and Hf), flattened tetrahedral (Cr, Mo, and W), and ...