Research Highlights
Hybrid plasmonic nanoparticles
In this paper, the in situ growth dynamics of colloidal silver-gold core-shell (Ag@Au CS) nanoparticles in water are monitored in a stepwise synthesis approach using time-dependent second harmonic generation and extinction spectroscopy combined with finite-difference time-domain calculations.
How Fungi Build Their Cell Walls?
Solid-State NMR and functional genomics approaches have revealed the molecular architecture of fungal cell walls. The findings could guide the development of antifungal drugs targeting the cell wall molecules.
Atomic Resolution of Algal Carbohydrates
For the first time, Solid-State NMR has shown the capability of investigating carbohydrates in intact cells of microalgae with atomic resolution. The structural insights could guide the use of such organism for the better production of biopolymers and bioenergy.
News and Events
JACS Cover Feature
The solid-state NMR study of microalgae cells by the Wang research group is featured on the front cover of the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Patent for hydrophobically modified polypeptoids
LSU Chemistry Professor Donghui Zhang recently received a patent for various hydrophobically modified polypeptoids (HMPs), their synthetic methods, and their applications for liposomal drug delivery.
Featured Alumnus
Alumnus Dr. Marc Loudon (BS, 1964), born and raised in Baton Rouge, was a talented pianist and an aspiring musician. It was a high school chemistry teacher who encouraged him to pursue chemistry. Learn about Dr. Loudon's academic and career journey and how he maintained his interest in music.
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Featured Video
Professor John Pojman integrates chemistry and art with hands-on activities so students understand how the advent of new materials allows new forms of art.