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Polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes as cytotoxic lipophilic cations: new paradigms for old molecules? Emeritus Professor F. Richard Keene School of Pharmacy & Molecular Sciences, James Cook University School of Chemistry & Physics, University of Adelaide There has been considerable interest in the use of inert polypyridyl ruthenium(II) complexes for biological applications. The ability of such complexes […]

Pushing X-ray diffraction to the limit using “experimental” wavefunctions Prof. Dylan Jayatilaka School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Western Australia Our objective is to obtain the most accurate structural parameters and electron densities from X-ray experiments. The idea is to refine the parameters in a model wavefunction in order to fit the X-ray diffraction […]

Interaction between natural organic matter and oxidants: Reactivity, competition, oxidation by-product formation and precursor control Prof Urs von Gunten Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland Natural organic matter (NOM) plays an important role in all water treatment processes and typically leads […]

Characterising the infrared spectra of minerals through ab initio simulation Dr. Marco De La Pierre Department of Chemistry and Nanostructured Interfaces and Surfaces Centre of Excellence, Università degli Studi di Torino, Turin, Italy Ab initio quantum-mechanical simulation has nowadays reached a high level of accuracy in the prediction of infrared (IR) properties, namely frequencies and […]

Development of bio-electrochemical fuel cells Dr Paul Kavanagh Biomolecular Electronic Research Laboratory, School of Chemistry, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland Electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems include batteries, capacitors and fuel cells. Fuel cells transform chemical reactivity into electricity by oxidising fuel at the anode and reducing oxidant at the cathode using noble metal catalysts, providing […]

Modelling molecular organic crystals: confessions of a reborn researcher Prof Andrew Rohl Department of Chemistry and Nanochemistry Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth WA Bentley Campus Map, Curtin University: http://properties.curtin.edu.au/maps/

Use of researcher profiles to boost your academic career Barbara Parnaby Faculty Librarian, Science & Engineering | Research & Learning Services, Curtin University Library Researcher profiles session – Find out what a researcher profile is, the keys tools available in different systems; their pros and cons, where to go to set yours up.  The aim of the […]

Unveiling the Unexplored Areas of Organocatalysis Dr Vinh Nguyen Department of Chemistry, Curtin University, Perth WA Organocatalysis, chemical processes catalyzed by small non-metallic organic compounds, has been attracting a great deal of attention from synthetic organic chemists for the last fifteen years as one of the most promising fields in organic chemistry. It can be […]

Mitigation of I-DBPs and Control of Bromate Formation During Ozonation pre-Treatment Dr Sebastian Allard Department of Chemistry and Water Quality Research Center, Curtin University, Perth WA The presence of iodinated disinfection by-products (I-DBPs) in drinking water poses a potential health concern since it has been shown that I-DBPs are generally more genotoxic and cytotoxic than their […]

Electrochemical Communication with Molybdoenzymes Prof. Paul V. Bernhardt School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioseciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld 4072 Australia Abstract: All redox active enzymes require an external electron donor or acceptor to sustain their reactivity. Integration of the enzyme with an electrical circuit as a substitute for the natural electron transfer partner is […]