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Recent Publications Referencing NanoActive Materials

  1. Luke M. Neal, Daniel Hernandez, Helena E. Hagelin-Weaver; "Effects of nanoparticle and porous metal oxide supports on the activity of palladium catalysts in the oxidative coupling of 4-methylpyridine," Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 307 (2009) 29–36. 

NanoScale Corporation’s Founder and Scientific Adviser, Dr. Ken Klabunde, as well as many of the company’s scientists are considered leaders in the field of “nano-chemistry”. The following represents a “sample” reference listing of their publications and scientific papers.

  1. Klabunde, K.J.; Dragieva, I.D.; Stoynov, Z.B.; Stoimenov, P.K.; Stoeva, S.I.; Ivanova, G.D.; Bliznakov, S.K.; “Nucleation, Growth, and Properties of Nanoparticles Produced by Borohydride Reduction,” Cluster and Nanostructure Interfaces, 25-28, 55-59 (2000).
  2. Koper, O; Klabunde, K.J.; “Nanoparticles for the Destructive Sorption of Biological and Chemical Contaminants,” U.S. Patent 6, 057, 488; May 2, 2000.
  3. Carnes, C.L.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Synthesis, Isolation, and Chemical Reactivity Studies of Nanocrystalline Zinc Oxide,” Langmuir, 16, 3764-3772 (2000).
  4. Richards, R.; Li, W.; Decker, S.; Davidson C.; Koper O.; Zaikovski V.; Volodin A.; Rieker T.; Klabunde K.J.; “Consolidation of Metal Oxide Nanocrystals.  Reactive Pellets with Controllable Pore Structure That Represent a New Family of Porous, Inorganic Materials,” J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 122, 4921-4925 (2000).
  5. Klabunde, K.J.; Koper, O.; Khaleel, A.; “Porous Pellet Adsorbents Fabricated From Nanocrystals,” U.S. Patent 6, 093, 236; July 25, 2000.
  6. Klabunde, K.J.; Sun, N.; “Dispersion and Stabilization of Reactive Atoms on the Surface of Metal Oxides,” U.S. Patent 6, 087, 294; July 11, 2000.
  7. Klabunde, K.J.; Zhang, D.; Sorensen, C.M.; “Encapsulated Nanometer Magnetic Particles,” U.S. Patent 6, 045, 925; April 4, 2000.
  8. Wagner, G.W.; Koper, O.B.; Lucas, E.; Decker, S.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Reactions of VX, GD, and HD with Nanosize CaO: Autocatalytic Dehydrohalogenation of HD,” J. Phys. Chem. B, 104, 5118-5123 (2000).
  9. Lin, X.M.; Sorensen, C.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Digestive Ripening Segregation and Superlattice Formation in Gold Nanocrystal Colloids,” J. Nano Research, 2, 157-164 (2000).
  10. Taketomi, S.; Sorensen, C.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Preparation of yttrium-iron-garnet nanocrystals dispersed in nanosize-pore glass,” J. Magnetism and Magn. Mat., 222, 54-64 (2000).
  11. Dragieva, I.D.; Klabunde, K.J.; Stoynov, Z.B.; Stoimenov, P.K.; Stoeva, S.I.; Ivanova, G.D.; Bliznakov, S.K.; “Nucleation, Growth, and Properties of Nanoparticles Produced by Borohydride Reduction,” in Cluster and Nanostructure Interfaces, Jena, P; Khanna, S.M.; Rao, B.K., editors; World Scientific Publishers, London, 55-59 (2000).
  12. Wagner, G.W.; Procell, L.R.; O’Connor, R.J.; Munavalli, S.; Carnes, C.L.; Kapoor, P.N.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Reactions of VX, GB, GD, and HD with Nanosize Al2O3.  Formation of Aluminophosphonates,” J.  Am Chem. Soc., 123, 1636-1644 (2001).
  13. Lin, X.M.; Jaeger, H.M.; Sorensen, C.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Formation of Long-Range-Ordered Nanocrystal Superlattices on Silicon Nitride Surfaces,” J. Phys. Chem. B., 105, 3353-3357 (2001).
  14. Klabunde, K.J., editor; “Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry, Wiley Interscience, New York, NY (2001).  Also, two chapters written for this book: Klabunde, K.J.; “Introduction to Nanotechnology,” Chap. 1, pgs 1-13; Klabunde, K.J.; Mulukutla, R.; “Chemical and Catalytic Aspects of Nanocrystals,” Chap. 7, pgs 223-261.
  15. Lucas, E.; Decker, S.; Khaleel, A.; Seitz, A.; Fultz, A.; Fultz, S.; Ponce, A.; Li, Wi; Carnes, C.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Nanocrystalline Metal Oxides as Unique Chemical Reagents/Sorbents,” Chem. Eur. J., 7<, 2505-2510 (2001).
  16. Fenelenov, V.B.; Melgunov, M.S.; Mishakov, I.V.; Richards, R.M.; Chesnekov, V.V; Volodin, A.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Changes in Texture and Catalytic Activity of Nanocrystalline MgO during its Transformation to MgCl2 in the Reaction with 1-Chlorobutane,” J. Phys. Chem. B., 105, 3937-3941 (2001).
  17. Dragieva, I.D.; Stoynov, Z.B.; Klabunde, K.J; “Synthesis of Nanoparticles by Borohydride Reduction and Other Applications,” Scripta Mater., 4, 2187-2191 (2001).
  18. Richards, R.M.; Mulukutla, R.S.; Mishakov, I.V.;  Chesnekov, V.; Volodin, A.M.; Zaikovski, V.; Sun, N.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Nanocrystalline Ultra High Surface Area Magnesium Oxide as a Selective Base Catalyst,” Scripta Mater., 4, 1663-1666 (2001).
  19. Stoeva, S.; Prasad, B.L.V.; Lin, X.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; Sorensen, C.M.; “Nanocrystal Superlattices of Thiolated Gold,” Am. Inst. Aeronautics and Astranautics, A01-42912, A1AA 2001-5026, pg. 748-755 (2001).
  20. Dang, Q.; Wen, G.; Sorensen, C.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Cadmium (Zinc) Manganese Sulfide Nanocrystalline (Cd1-xMnxS and Zn1-xMnxS) Dilute Magnetic Semiconductors. Synthesis, Annealing, and Effects of Surface Oxidation on Magnetic Properties,’ Israel J. Chem., 4, 63-68 (2001).
  21. Mosocovici, J.; Benzakour, M.; Decker, S.; Carnes, C.; Klabunde, K.J.; Michalowicz, A.; J. Synchrotron Radiat., 8, 925-927 (2001).
  22. Carnes, C.; Stipp, J., Klabunde, K.J.; “Synthesis, Characterization, and Adsorption Studies of Nanocrystalline Copper Oxide and Nickel Oxide,” Langmuir, 18, 1352-1359 (2002).
  23. Carnes, C.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Unique Chemical Reactivities of Nanocrystalline Metal Oxides toward Hydrogen Sulfide,” Chem. of Materials, 14, 1806-1811 (2002).
  24. Diao, Y.; Walawender, W.; Sorensen, C.; Klabunde, K.J.; Rieker, T.; “Hydrolysis of Magnesium Methoxide.  Effects of Toluene on Gel Structure and Gel Chemistry,” Chem. of Materials, 14, 362-368 (2002).
  25. Stoeva, S.; Klabunde, K.J.; Sorensen, C.; Dragieva, I.; “Gram-Scale Synthesis of Monodisperse Gold Colloids by the Solvated Metal Atom Dispersion Method and Digestive Ripening and Their Organization into Two- and Three-Dimensional Structures,” J. of American Chem. Society, 124, 2305-2311 (2002).
  26. Mishakov, I.; Bedilo, A.; Richards, R.; Chesnokov, V.; Volodin, A.; Zaikovskii, V.; Buyanov, R.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Nanocrystalline MgO as a Dehydrohalogenation Catalyst,” J. of Catalysis, 206, 40-48 (2002).
  27. Koper, O.; Klabunde, J.; Marchin, G.; Klabunde, K.J.; Stoimenov, P.; Bohra, L.; “Nanoscale Powders and Formulations with Biocidal Activity Toward Spores and Vegetative Cells of Bacillus Species, Viruses, and Toxins,” Current Microbiology, 44, 49-55 (2002).
  28. Decker, S.; Klabunde, J.S.; Khaleel, A.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Catalyzed Destructive Adsorption of Environmental Toxins with Nanocrystalline Metal Oxides.  Fluoro-, Chloro-, Bromocarbons, Sulfur, and Organophosphorus Compounds,” Environ. Sci. Tech., 36, 762-768 (2002).
  29. Olsen, A.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Metal Particles and Cluster Compounds,” Encyclopedia of Phys. Science and Tech., Academic Press, 3rd Edition, Volume 9, 513-550 (2002).
  30. Rajagopalan, S.; Koper, O.; Decker, S.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Nanocrystalline Metal Oxides as Destructive Adsorbents for Organophosphorus Compounds at Ambient Temperatures,” Chemistry, A European J., 8, 2602-2607 (2002).
  31. Carnes, C.L.; Kapoor, P.N.; Klabunde, K.J.; Bonevich, J.; “Synthesis Characterization and Adsorption Studies of Nanocrystalline Aluminum Oxide and a Bimetallic Nanocrystalline Aluminum Oxide/Magnesium Oxide,” Chem. Materials, 14, 2922-2929 (2002).
  32. Jeevanandam, P.; Klabunde, K.J.; “A Study on Adsorption of Surfactant Molecules on Magnesium Oxide Nanocrystals Prepared by an Aerogel Route.” Langmuir, 18, 5309-5313 (2002).
  33. Narske, R.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; Fultz, S.; “Solvent Effects on the Heterogeneous Adsorption and Reactions of (2-Chloroethyl) ethyl Sulfide on Nanocrystalline Magnesium Oxide,” Langmuir, 18, 4819-4825 (2002).
  34. Stoimenov, P.K.; Klinger, R.L.; Marchin, G.L.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Metal Oxide Nanoparticles as Bactericidal Agents,” Langmuir, 18, 6679-6686 (2002).
  35. Khaleel, A.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Characterization of Aerogel Prepared High-Surface-Area Alumina:  In Situ FTIR Study of Dehydroxylation and Pyridine Adsorption,” Chemistry, A European Journal, 8, 3991-3998 (2002). 
  36. Bedilo, A.F.; Sigel, M.J.; Koper, O.B. Melgunov, M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Synthesis of Carbon-Coated MgO Nanoparticles,” J. Materials Research, 12, 3599-3604 (2002).
  37. Koper, O.B.; Klabunde, K.J.; Klabunde, J.S.; “Reactive Nanoparticles as Destructive Adsorbents For Biological and Chemical Contamination,” U.S. Patent 6,417,423 B1; July 9, 2002.
  38. Klabunde, K.J.; Khaleel, A.; “Metal Oxide Composites and Method For Destruction of Unwanted Fluids Using Such Composites,” European Patent EP 0,754,163 B1, November  6, 2002.
  39. Prasad, B.L.V.; Stoeva, S.I.; Sorensen, C.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Digestive Ripening of Thiolated Gold Nanoparticles:  The Effect of Alkyl Chain Length,” Langmuir, 18, 7515-7520 (2002).
  40. Medine, G.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; Zaikovski, V.; “Unusual Behavior of Nanocrystalline Strontium Oxide Toward Hydrogen Sulfide,” J. Nanoparticle Research, 4, 357-366 (2002).
  41. Hobson, S.; Braue, E.; Klabunde, K.; Koper, O.; Decker, S.; “Active Topical Skin Protectant Using Reactive Nanoparticles,” U.S. Patent 6,403,653, June 11, 2002.
  42. Hobson, S.; Braue, E.; Lehnert, E.; Klabunde, K.; Decker, S.; Hill, C.; Rhule, J.; Boring, E.; Koper, O.; “Active Topical Skin Protectants Using Combinations of Reactive Nanoparticles and Polyoxometalates or Metal Salts,” U.S. Patent 6,410,603, June 25, 2002.
  43. Carnes, C.L.; Klabunde, K.J.; “The Catalytic Methanol Synthesis over Nanoparticle Metal Oxide Catalysts,” J. Molecular Catal., 194, 227-236 (2003).
  44. Prasad, B.L.V.; Stoeva, S.I.; Sorensen, C.M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Digestive-Ripening Agents for Gold Nanoparticles:  Alternatives to Thiols,” Chem. Materials, 15, 935-942 (2003).
  45. Choudary, B.M.; Mulukutla, R.S.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Benzylation of Aromatic Compounds with Different Crystallites of MgO,” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 2020-2021 (2003).
  46. Melgunov, M.S.; Fenelonov, V.B.; Melgunova, E.A.; Bedilo, A.F.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Textural Changes during Topochemical Decomposition of Nanocrystalline Mg(OH)2 to MgO,” J. Phys. Chem., 107, 2427-2434 (2003).
  47. Kapoor, P.N.; Heroux, D.; Mulukutla, R.S.; Zaikovskii, V.; Klabunde, K. J.; “High Surface Area Homogeneous Nanocrystalline Bimetallic Oxides Obtained by Hydrolysis of Bimetallic μ-oxo Alkoxides,” J. Materials Chem., 13, 410-414 (2003).
  48. Stoeva, S.I., Prasad, B.L.V., Sitharaman, U., Stoimenov, P., Zaikovski, V., Sorensen, C.M., Klabunde, K.J., “Face-Centered Cubic and Hexagonal Close-Packed Nanocrystal Superlattices of Gold Nanoparticles Prepared by Different Methods,” J. Phys. Chem. B.   (invited paper for A. Henglein Special Issue), 107, 7441-7448 (2003).
  49. Prasad, B.L.V.; Stoeva, S.I.; Sorensen, C.M.; Zaikovski, V.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Gold Nanoparticles as Catalysts for Polymerization of Alkylsilanes to Siloxane Nanowires, Filaments, and Tubes,” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 10488-10489 (2003).
  50. Jeevanandam, P.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Redispersion and Reactivity Studies on Surfactant-Coated Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles,” Langmuir. 19, 5491-5495 (2003).
  51. Martyanov, Igor N.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Photocatalytic Oxidation of Gaseous 2-Chloroethyl Ethyl Sulfide over TiO2,” Environ. Sci. Technol., 37, 3448-3453 (2003)
  52. Chesnokov, V.V.; Bedilo, A.F.; Heroux, D.S.; Mishakov, I.V.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Butane over Nanocrystalline MgO, Al2O3, and VOx/MgO Catalysts in the Presence of Small Amounts of Iodine,” J. of Catalysis, 218, 438-446 (2003).
  53. Martyanov, I.N.; Savinov, E.N.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Influence of Solution Composition and Ultrasonic Treatment on Optical Spectra of TiO2 Aqueous Suspensions,” Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 267, 111-116 (2003).
  54. Stoimenov, P.K.; Zaikovski, V.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Novel Halogen and Interhalogen Adducts of Nanoscale Magnesium Oxide,” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125, 12907-12913 (2003).
  55. Richards, R.M.; Volodin, A.M.; Bedilo, A.F.; Klabunde, K.J.; “ESR Study of Nanocrystalline Aerogel-Prepared Magnesium Oxide,” Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 5, 4229-4305 (2003).
  56. Klabunde, K.J.; “Nanometer Sized Metal Oxide Particles for Ambient Temperature Adsorbents of Toxic Chemicals,” Mexico Patent 991703, January 8, 2002.
  57. Klabunde, K.J.; Koper, O.; Khaleel, A.; “Pelotillas Adsorbentes, Porosas, Fabricadas A Partir De Nanocristales,” Mexico Patent 212293, December 18, 2002.
  58. Klabunde, K.J.; Stoeva, S.I.; Sorensen, C.M.; “Synthesis of Substantially Monodispersed Colloids,” U.S. Patent 6,562,403 B2, May 13, 2003.
  59. Prasad, B.L.V.; Stoeva, S.I.; Sorensen, C.M.; Zaikovski, V.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Gold Nanoparticles as Catalysts for Polymerization of Alkylsilanes to Form Siloxane Nanowires,” Patent Registration No. 26,262, Docket No. 34079-PRO, July 9, 2003.
  60. Takatomi, Susamu; Sorensen, Christopher M.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Calorimetric Study of Magnetic Fluids Under a Magnetic Field,” Physical Review E, 68, 021501-1 - 021501-8 (2003).
  61. Medine, Gavin M.; Zaikovskii, Vladimir; Klabunde, Kenneth J.; “Synthesis and Adsorption Properties of Intimately Intermingled Mixed Metal Oxide Nanoparticles,” J. Mater. Chem., 14, 757-763 (2004).
  62. Heroux, David S.; Volodin, Alexander M.; Zaikovski, Vladimir I.; Chesnokov, Vladimir V.; Bedilo, Alexander F.; Klabunde, Kenneth J.; “ESR and HRTEM Study of Carbon-Coated Nanocrystalline MgO,” J. Phys.Chem. B, 108, 3140-3144 (2004).
  63. Tenorio, Francisco J.; Murray, Ian; Martinez, Ana; Klabunde, Kenneth J.; Ortiz, J.V.; “Products of the Addition of Water Molecules to Al3O3¯ Clusters: Structure, Bonding, and Electron Binding Energies in Al3O4H2¯, Al3O5H4¯, Al3O4H2, and Al3O5H4,” J. Chem. Physics, 120, 7955-7962 (2004).
  64. Martyanov, Igor N.; Klabunde, Kenneth J.; “Decomposition of CCl3F over Vanadium Oxides and [MgVxOy]MgO Shell/Core-Like Particles,” J. Catalysis, 224, 340-346 (2004).
  65. Rodrigues, Shalini; Uma, S.; Martyanov, Igor, N.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Visible Light Induced Photocatalytic Activity for Degradation of Acetaldehyde Using Transition Metal Incorporated Al-MCM-41 (Aluminum Doped Silica Zeolitic Material),” J. Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 165, 51-58 (2004).
  66. Wang, J.; Uma, S.; Klabunde, K.J.; “Visible Light Photocatalysis in Transition Metal Incorporated Titania-Silica Aerogels,” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 48, 151-154 (2004).
  67. Uma, Sitheraman, Rodrigues, Shalini; Martyanov, Igor N.; Klabunde, Kenneth J.; “Exploration of Photocatalytic Activities of Titanosilicate ETS-10 and Transition Metal Incorporated ETS-10,” Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 67, 181-187 (2004).

Olga Koper Named A KansasBio 2008 Big Thinker & KTEC PIPELINE ‘Innovator of the Year’

Dr. Olga B. Koper, Vice President Technology and Technical Services and Chief Technology Officer, has been named one of the 2008 KansasBio “Big Thinkers” and the KTEC PIPELINE 'Innovator of the Year.'

KansasBio represents the biosciences and is focusing on improving the business and research opportunities across Kansas. The Kansas Bioscience “Big Thinkers” have shown leadership in bioscience innovation and have contributed to research, commercialization, policy, and industry growth and expansion in Kansas.

The KTEC PIPELINE works to enhance the creation and growth of high impact technology companies with a focus on ventures designed to grow into large businesses with positive impact on the Kansas economy. Dr. Koper was a member of the Charter Class Innovators in competition for the “Innovator of the Year” award. The competition consisted of a business plan, a presentation, and overall performance during the technology fellowship year.