Archive for October, 2012

Top ten most accessed articles in September

This month sees the following articles in PPS that are in the top ten most accessed:-

Brookite versus anatase TiO2 photocatalysts: phase transformations and photocatalytic activities
Tarek A. Kandiel, Lars Robben, Ayad Alkaim and Detlef Bahnemann
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2013, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25217A

Photoinduced formation of reversible dye radicals and their impact on super-resolution imaging
Sebastian van de Linde, Ivan Krstic, Thomas Prisner, Sören Doose, Mike Heilemann and Markus Sauer
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2011, 10, 499-506
DOI: 10.1039/C0PP00317D

Cyanostilben-based derivatives: mechanical stimuli-responsive luminophors with aggregation-induced emission enhancement
Yujian Zhang, Jingwei Sun, Gaofeng Bian, Yiyi Chen, Mi Ouyang, Bin Hu and Cheng Zhang
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, 11, 1414-1421
DOI: 10.1039/C2PP05404C

NIR fluorescent biotinylated cyanine dye: optical properties and combination with quantum dots as a potential sensing device
Guillermo O. Menéndez, María Eva Pichel, Carla C. Spagnuolo and Elizabeth A. Jares-Erijman
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25174D

Protective actions of vitamin D in UVB induced skin cancer
Daniel D. Bikle
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25251A

Engineered photoreceptors as novel optogenetic tools
Andreas Möglich and Keith Moffat
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2010, 9, 1286-1300
DOI: 10.1039/C0PP00167H

ß-Cyclodextrin polymer nanoparticles as carriers for doxorubicin and artemisinin: a spectroscopic and photophysical study
Resmi Anand, Francesco Manoli, Ilse Manet, Samia Daoud-Mahammed, Valentina Agostoni, Ruxandra Gref and Sandra Monti
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, 11, 1285-1292
DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25014D

UV-induced DNA damage and repair: a review
Rajeshwar P. Sinha and Donat-P. Häder
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2002, 1, 225-236
DOI: 10.1039/B201230H

A genetically-encoded photosensitiser demonstrates killing of bacteria by purely endogenous singlet oxygen
Rubén Ruiz-González, John H. White, Montserrat Agut, Santi Nonell and Cristina Flors
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, 11, 1411-1413
DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25126D

Effects of solar UV radiation on aquatic ecosystems and interactions with climate change
D.-P. Häder, H. D. Kumar, R. C. Smith and R. C. Worrest
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2007, 6, 267-285
DOI: 10.1039/B700020K

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Issue 11 of PPS now available online!

The latest issue of Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences is now available online.  This issue is dedicated to Jean-Pierre Desvergne in honour of his lasting contributions to the field of photochemistry.  Read the Editorial here.

PPS, Issue 11, 2012, Front coverThe front cover of this issue highlights a recent Perspective article by Norbert Hoffmann from CNRS and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, on “Photochemical reactions of aromatic compounds and the concept of the photon as a traceless reagent.” In this perspective, Hoffmann focuses on the photochemical transformations of aromatic compounds (mainly benzene derivatives) and their applications to organic synthesis.  The various transformations looked at do not require chemical activation and instead use photons as the reagent.  Examples include photocycloaddition reactions, including [2 + 3] meta photocycloaddition, and photochemical electron transfer induced reactions which have been intensely studied in recent years.  Hoffman shows that mainly of these procedures can be applied to the synthesis of complex compounds, and although they are not yet used in industry, the ecological and economical potential of these processes is demonstrated.

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RSC book of the month: Shedding light on photosynthesis reactions

 Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer: A Carrefour of Chemical ReactivityIt has been 100 years, almost to the day, since Italian Chemist Giacomo Luigi Ciamician first proposed harnessing the sun’s power to produce energy.  Writing in Science, Ciamician stated “And if in a distant future the supply of coal becomes completely exhausted, civilization will not be checked by that, for life and civilization will continue as long as the sun shines!”.  With these words in mind, we have selected Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer: A Carrefour of Chemical Reactivity edited by Sebastiao Formosinho and Monica Barroso as the October book of the month. 

Amongst other topics, this fascinating book discusses both natural and artificial photosynthesis and highlights the importance of proton-coupled electron transfer in biological systems, in particularly for bioenergetic conversion. 

The book gives a good insight into current research on a vibrant topic. It is to be expected that it will be the first in a long upcoming list of publications, given the importance of PCET processes such as the activation of water, production of H2, reduction of CO2, and reduction of N2.”  Reviewed in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Using personal accounts of experimental examples this book will provide a unique insight into the current understanding of this important reaction type.

Let the sun shine on your reactions.

Interested in other books on catalysis? Read more in the RSC Catalysis Series.

You may also be interested in this Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences themed issue on ‘Photosciences: A look to the future‘ or this latest issue from Energy & Environmental Science on ‘Proton-coupled electron transfer.’

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Top ten most accessed articles in August

This month sees the following articles in PPS that are in the top ten most accessed:-

Heteroaromatic Donors in Donor-Acceptor-Donor Based Fluorophores Facilitate Zinc Ion Sensing and Cell Imaging
Sivaramapanicker Sreejith, Kizhumuri P. Divya, Purushothaman Jayamurthy, Jomon Mathew, V. N. Anupama, Divya Susan Philips, Palappuravan Anees and Ayyappanpillai Ajayaghosh
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, Advance Article, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25110H, Paper

A genetically-encoded photosensitiser demonstrates killing of bacteria by purely endogenous singlet oxygen
Rubén Ruiz-González, John H. White, Montserrat Agut, Santi Nonell and Cristina Flors
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012,11, 1411-1413, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25126D, Communication

Photoinduced formation of reversible dye radicals and their impact on super-resolution imaging
Sebastian van de Linde, Ivan Krstić, Thomas Prisner, Sören Doose, Mike Heilemann and Markus Sauer
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2011,10, 499-506, DOI: 10.1039/C0PP00317D, Paper

Fluorescence photoswitching and photoreversible two-way energy transfer in a photochrome-fluorophore dyad
Karima Ouhenia-Ouadahi, Rémi Métivier, Stéphane Maisonneuve, Aurélie Jacquart, Juan Xie, Anne Léaustic, Pei Yu and Keitaro Nakatani
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, Advance Article, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25129A, Paper

Controlled surface trap state photoluminescence from CdS QDs impregnated in poly(methyl methacrylate)
Santanu Karan, Manisree Majumder and Biswanath Mallik
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012,11, 1220-1232, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25023C, Paper

Dirty hands: photodynamic killing of human pathogens like EHEC, MRSA and Candida within seconds
Anja Eichner, Fernanda Pereira Gonzales, Ariane Felgenträger, Johannes Regensburger, Thomas Holzmann, Wulf Schneider-Brachert, Wolfgang Bäumler and Tim Maisch
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012, Advance Article, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25164G, Paper

Nanoparticles: their potential use in antibacterial photodynamic therapy
Stefano Perni, P. Prokopovich, Jonathan Pratten, Ivan P. Parkin and Michael Wilson
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2011,10, 712-720, DOI: 10.1039/C0PP00360C, Perspective

ß-Cyclodextrin polymer nanoparticles as carriers for doxorubicin and artemisinin: a spectroscopic and photophysical study
Resmi Anand, Francesco Manoli, Ilse Manet, Samia Daoud-Mahammed, Valentina Agostoni, Ruxandra Gref and Sandra Monti
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012,11, 1285-1292, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25014D, Paper

Cytochrome c-promoted cardiolipin oxidation generates singlet molecular oxygen
Sayuri Miyamoto, Iseli L. Nantes, Priscila A. Faria, Daniela Cunha, Graziella E. Ronsein, Marisa H. G. Medeiros and Paolo Di Mascio
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012,11, 1536-1546, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP25119A, Paper

Cyanostilben-based derivatives: mechanical stimuli-responsive luminophors with aggregation-induced emission enhancement
Yujian Zhang, Jingwei Sun, Gaofeng Bian, Yiyi Chen, Mi Ouyang, Bin Hu and Cheng Zhang
Photochem. Photobiol. Sci., 2012,11, 1414-1421, DOI: 10.1039/C2PP05404C, Paper

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