University of New Orleans – TechConnect Briefs

Hydroelectric Technologies and Geographical Prospects in Louisiana

Langlois R., Leevongwat I., Rastgoufard P., University of New Orleans, US

As the world grows we struggle to meet our energy demands while trying to limit the greenhouse gas emissions. We must be responsible in exploring the most rational options for meeting the energy needs. Hydroelectric [...]

How to SPION Glass Transitions

Concha M., DeLong S., Radu L., Kumar C., Bidwell-Hanson P., University of New Orleans, US

The magnetic properties of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have made them useful tools in a variety of applications ranging from drug delivery to magnetorheologic valving in microfluidic systems. The structure of SPIONs is typically [...]

Synthesis and Self-assembling Properties of Functionalized Glycolipids

Wang G., Nie X., Cheuk S., Williams K., University of New Orleans, US

Biocompatible functional small molecule hydrogelators such as carbohydrates and amino acids derivatives have potential applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering and as biocompatible materials. Polydiacetylenes exhibit a unique blue to red color transition in the [...]

Ligand-dependent changes in the SPR of magnetic nanoparticles

Radu L., Caruntu D., White M., Wiley J., Hanson P., University of New Orleans, US

Currently, there is an increasing interest in using magnetite nanoparticles in biological and medical applications. The interest is driven by a combination of their biocompatibility, chemical stability and magnetic properties. Magnetite nanoparticles with diameter 10 [...]

A Novel Synthesis of Co@Au Nanoparticles and Characterization

Ban Z., O'Connor C.J., University of New Orleans, US

A homogeneous non-aqueous solution reactions method has been developed to prepare gold-coated cobalt (Co@Au) nanoparticles. After the sample was washed with 8% HCl, TGA, XRD, TEM, and magnetic measurements SQUID are utilized to characterize the [...]