Research Highlights
Studying liposome-based drug-delivery systems
The Haber and Schneider research groups examined acetaminophen-induced changes in the adsorption and transport properties of malachite green isothiocyanate dye to the surface of unilamellar 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DOPC) liposomes in an aqueous colloidal suspension using time-resolved second harmonic generation (SHG) spectroscopy.
Aromatic-Carbohydrate Interface in Plant Biomass
The Wang research team examined the nanoscale assembly of various polysaccharides and aromatic polymers (lignin) in grasses and woody plants. The results unveiled the physical principles underlying the carbohydrate-aromatic interface, providing the structural basis for developing better crops and bioconversion technology for energy and materials.
Force Volume Mapping
A team of 8 graduate students earned an A+ for an assignment in CHEM7750 by writing
a publication quality review article. The published mini-review article was featured
on the cover of ACS Omega in October 2021. The invited, open-access publication highlights
the versatility for measurements which apply the scanning probe microscopy mode of
force volume mapping (FVM) for characterizing chemical, mechanical, and electrical
properties at the nanoscale.
News and Events
Powering the future
LSU Chemistry Associate Professor Daniel Kuroda and collaborators are investigating solvate ionic liquids for promising applications in battery technologies beyond lithium. Learn more
artificial molecular machines
LSU Chemistry Assistant Professor Víctor García-López was selected as the first recipient of the Sauvage-Stoddart-Feringa Junior Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of artificial molecular machines.
Learn how Dr. García-López's artificial molecular machines are contributing to the advancement of nanomedicine and the development of new materials and technologies. Read more
34 years of service
New Curriculum for Chemistry Majors
Starting the Fall 2022 semester, chemistry majors will be able to select from one of nine areas of concentration.
Featured Video
Students enrolled in Dr. Kresimir Rupnik’s CHEM 3493 Physical Chemistry Laboratory gain experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in Prof. Jayne Garno’s research laboratory.