Browsing Dissertations & Theses by Author "Chen, Wei"
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DESIGNING REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES PRODUCING MATERIALS FOR CANCER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENTS
Pandey, Nil Kanatha; 0000-0002-9116-1488 (2021-08-13)This dissertation is focused on using nanotechnology to improve conventional photodynamic therapy (PDT) and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for cancer and wastewater treatments, respectively. Even though PDT has a great ... -
INVESTIGATION OF PROTOPORPHYRIN IX AND COPPER CYSTEAMINE NANOPARTICLES TO IMPROVE CURRENT CANCER TREATMENT METHODS
Chudal, Lalit; 0000-0002-6401-858X (2020-07-23)This research is focused on using nanotechnology to improve current cancer treatment methods, particularly photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy. Photodynamic therapy, being a local treatment method with low systemic ... -
Nanoscintillators For Radiation Detection
Hall, Ryan Gregory (Physics, 2013-07-22)In the search for faster, more effective methods for detection of and protection against radiological weapons, advances in materials for radiation detection are a critical component of any successful strategy. This work ... -
Optical And Structural Properties Of Zinc Based Nanoparticles Depend On Temperature And Molar Concentration
Hinojosa, Alfonso Juan (Physics, 2009-09-16)Zinc based nanoparticles have great potential for use in radiation detection as well as uses in solid state lighting. In this thesis, we report the synthesis of ZnO: Eu3+ with the use of solid state diffusion at temperatures ... -
Physics Of Luminescence Nanomaterials
Woo, Boon Kuan (Physics, 2011-03-03)Luminescence oxide nanoparticles have tremendous potential in revolutionizing many interesting applications in today's emerging cutting-edge optical technology such as solid state lighting, biomedical labeling, imaging, ... -
Synthesis and Application of Porphyrinated Latex Particles for Photodynamic Therapy
Bui, Brian Quang; 0000-0002-6963-4779 (2016-08-26)Photodynamic Therapy is a cancer treatment that requires a photosensitizer to reach a tumor in order to be excited by electromagnetic radiation sources so that the cancer killing agents such as Singlet Oxygen can be ... -
Synthesis And Characterization Of Lanthanide Based Nanomaterials For Radiation Detection And Biomedical Applications
Yao, Mingzhen (Physics, 2011-10-11)Lanthanide based nanomaterials have shown a great potential in various areas such as luminescence imaging, luminescent labels, and detection of cellular functions. Due to the f-f transitions of the metal ion, luminescence ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposite Scintillators for Radiation Detection
Sahi, Sunil Kumar; 0000-0001-5379-9942 (2016-05-11)Inorganic single crystal and organic (plastic and liquid) scintillators are commonly used for radiation detection. Inorganic single crystals are efficient and have better energy resolution compared to organic scintillators. ... -
The Synthesis And Luminescence Properties Of Lanthanide-based Nanoparticles For Biological Application
Yao, Mingzhen (Physics, 2008-09-17)Lanthanide-doped nanoparticles have great potential as a new kind of luminescent material. In this thesis, we report the synthesis of Cerium-doped LaF3 nanoparticles in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) using chemical reaction at ... -
Synthesis Of Cdte And Pbs Semiconductor Quantum Dots And Their Biological And Photochemical Applications
Zhang, Xing (Physics, 2010-07-19)Semiconductor quantum dots are inorganic nanoparticles with unique photophysical properties. In particular, water soluble quantum dots which have been synthesized by colloidal chemistry in aqueous environment are highly ... -
The Synthesis, Optical Properties And Biological Applications Of Mn2+, Cu2+ And Ag+ Doped Zns Nanoparticles
Ma, Lun (Physics, 2011-10-11)As a typical wide-band gap IIB-VI semiconductor, ZnS and ZnS based materials have been extensively studied and used in a variety of applications such as electroluminescence and cathodoluminescence displays, solar cells, ...