Division of Chemical Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Exploring Topological Semimetallic Phases of Matter through First-Principles Calculations
In recent years, the study of topological phases of matter have received immense interest. Following the discovery of topological insulators, topological band theory has been extended to topological semimetals, characterized ... -
Iridium-Catalyzed Enantioselective Alkylation of Enols and Their Surrogates
This thesis, entitled “Iridium-Catalyzed Enantioselective Alkylation of Enols and their Surrogates” is divided into four chapters. In Chapter 1, the examples of the utilization of vinyl azide as amide and ketone enolate ... -
Understanding the Mechanism and Stereoselectivity of Fe-catalyzed Carbene Insertion Reactions using Computational Tools
Transition-metal and enzyme-catalyzed carbene insertion reactions are key methods for constructing C–X (X=N, O, S) and C–C bonds, primarily using catalysts such as Rh, Pd, Au, Cu, and Fe. While most of these give high ... -
Optimizing Light Absorption and Nanomorphology in Organic Solar Cells and Near-IR Photodetectors with Ternary Blend Approaches
Solution-processed Organic Solar cells (OSCs) are a promising renewable energy solution due to their solution-processable roll-to-roll fabrication, semitransparency, lightweight, and flexibility. Significant efforts have ... -
Breaking Symmetry – Organocatalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of Natural and Unnatural Ladderanes
Architecturally unique compounds produced by nature have remained a source of inspiration for organic chemists. Ladderane phospholipids (such as [5][3]PC and [3][3]PC), isolated in the year 2002 from anaerobic ammonium oxidizing ... -
Switchable Magnetic Materials Derived from Octacyanometallates
Molecule-based magnetic materials encompass an advancing class of bistable materials that have garnered significant attention due to their intriguing physical properties and potential practical applications. These materials ... -
N-Heterocyclic Carbene-Catalyzed Enantioselective Synthesis of C-O Axially Chiral Diaryl Ethers, Tricyclic Lactones and Lactams
N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed transformations with distinctive activation modes allow the facile synthesis of atropoisomers. In this context, we have demonstrated the NHC-catalyzed synthesis of axially chiral diaryl ... -
Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Compounds Derived from Mineral Structures
The development of solid-state chemistry is the result of many studies on compounds belonging to structures such as perovskite, pyrochlore, spinel etc. There is a large family of compounds that belong to naturally occurring ... -
Delayed Luminescent Materials: Development and Exploration of Applications
Delayed luminescence (DL) refers to light emission that persists after the excitation source is removed. Differing from conventional fluorescence, DL has a considerably longer lifetime attributable to the slow exciton ... -
Water-Soluble Interlocked and Non-Interlocked Architectures for Applications in Chemical Reactions and Molecular Separation
Molecular recognition plays a crucial role in many natural processes, such as substrate binding to receptor proteins, antigen–antibody interactions, signal induction by neurotransmitters, and cellular recognition. This ... -
Investigation of Rare-Earth Ions Activated NaLa(MoO4)2 Phosphors for LEDs and Temperature Sensing Applications
Luminescent materials, commonly referred to as 'phosphors,' have gathered significant scientific interest due to their diverse applications in areas such as lighting, solar cells, sensors, and biomedical imaging. Phosphors ... -
Thyroid Hormones and their Analogues: Synthesis, Reactivity and Cell Membrane Transport Studies
The thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland are essential for regulating various physiological functions in the human body such as cardiovascular function, normal growth and development, overall metabolism of fat, ... -
Asymmetric Synthesis of Amino Acid Derivatives and Total Synthesis of Biologically Active Natural Products
The thesis describes the development of synthetic method for the synthesis of -amino acid esters, amides, thioesters using Ellman sulfinimines. The procedure developed was further utilized in the synthesis of di and tri ... -
Computational Studies of the Electronic Structures and Ring Contraction Reactions of Pn (n=4-6) Ring in Double and Triple Decker Complexes, and an Orbital Engineering Approach to Stabilise Borozene (B6H6)
The well established chemistry of ferrocene1-3 and different sandwich scaffolds4,5 with organic rings prompted us to explore the electronic structures and reactivity of sandwich complexes involving inorganic rings, i.e., ... -
Unlocking the Potential of Metal Ions in the Formation of Diverse Self-assembled Structures, Room Temperature Phosphorescence, and Sensing
Metal ions play indispensable roles across diverse processes, both biological and abiological, but their significance in the formation of complex self-assembled structures is only beginning to be understood. Sodium cholate, ... -
Engineering Chemical Environments for Efficient Thermoelectric and Heat Transport Materials using First-principles Calculation
To optimize the management of heat generated in various industrial processes, it is imperative to utilize materials that can proficiently transport heat energy and convert it into valuable electrical power. Conversion of ... -
Studies of Carbohydrate-Conjugated Anthracenes in Self-Assembly, Bioimaging and Photosensitization
Conjugation of a carbohydrate moiety to an aromatic core leads to glycostructures that possess a high propensity for self-assembly in aq. solutions, driven primarily by π-stacking of the aromatic ring, as well as, the ... -
Targeting RNA with Drug-Like Small Molecules and Fluorescent Probes for Mapping Cell Fate
Part A Ribonucleic acid (RNA) plays a central role in various essential functions such as cellular information transfer and gene regulations in living organisms.1 Recent studies have shown that RNA is involved in various ... -
Investigation of Graphene Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications
We have seen a sharp increase in the development of innovative electronic gadgets and a subsequent drive towards the miniaturization of electronic interfaces. Electromagnetic interference (EMI), which adversely affects the ... -
Optical and Structural Studies of Nanocrystal Assemblies
In my thesis I have delved into studying nanoparticle assemblies that can be applied to different types of applications. For example, certain types of nanoparticles can be utilized as quantum light sources or a different ...
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