Dr. Max Durach听published a听in the journal听Scientific听Reports听(IF 3.8, Q1).听 The paper is an international collaboration between the听University of Szeged, Wigner Research Centre for Physics in Budapest, P谩zm谩ny P茅ter Catholic University, and 糖心Vlog. The paper introduces a听novel multilayer structure as an ultrathin asymmetric negative index material (NIM) and nonreciprocal nanophotonic element. The reference is听T贸th, E., Fekete, O. A., B谩nhelyi, B., Durach, M., Szab贸, Z., & Csete, M. 鈥淟ayered Babinet complementary patterns acting as asymmetric negative index metamaterial,鈥澨齋cientific听Reports听14,听29568听(2024).听
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the journal听Ceramics International听(IF 5.1, Q1) with student Richard Amesimenu who recently graduated from our Master of Science in Applied Physical Science program, and international collaborators Devendra Raj Upadhyay and Raju Khanal (Kathmandu, Nepal). The paper reports a spectroscopic, calorimetric, and radiation shielding analysis of dysprosium(III)-doped phosphate glasses. The reference is J.A. Jim茅nez, et al.听Ceram. Int.听51 (2025)听 4916-4929,听.
Dr. Rocio Perez听published a听听in the journal听Chemosphere听(IF 8.1, Q1) with students Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, William Russell and Kyle Jorgensen. The paper describes the preparation of GUMBOS to alginate ferric oxide to magnetic beads to extract methylene blue. The reference is Bakare-Abidola, T.; Russell, W.J.A.; Jorgensen, K.; Perez, R.L. 鈥淓nhanced extraction of methylene blue by dodecyl-methyl imidazolium dodecyl sulfate GUMBOS 鈥� magnetic alginate beads鈥� Chemosphere, 2025, 370, 14399,听.
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the journal听Chemical Physics听(IF 2.0, Q2) with graduate student Richard Amesimenu. The paper describes the physical, structural, thermal, and optical properties of phosphate glasses containing near-infrared (NIR)-emitting Yb3+听ions of interest for laser materials and solar spectral conversion. The reference is R. Amesimenu, J.A. Jim茅nez,听Unified structure鈥損roperty appraisal of NIR-emitting Yb3+-activated phosphate glasses,听Chem. Phys. 589 (2025) 112530,听.
Dr. Max Durach听published a听in the journal Photonics (IF 2.1, Q2) as the corresponding author. The paper describes biaxial Gaussian beams in isotropy-broken media, including vortex beams carrying optical angular momentum (OAM). The discovery of vortex beams in isotropy-broken media opens new avenues toward studies of the OAM in isotopy-broken metamaterials. The reference is M. Durach 鈥淏iaxial Gaussian Beams, Hermite鈥揋aussian Beams, and Laguerre鈥揋aussian Vortex Beams in Isotropy-Broken Materials,鈥� Photonics, 11(11), 1062 (2024). 听
Dr. Ji Wu听published a听听in the journal听Electrochemical Energy Reviews听(IF 28.4, Q1) with co-authors Xin Su, Xiao-Pei Xu, Zhao-Qi, Fei Ma & Li-Zhen Fan. The paper describes ion transport processes in Lithium Ion Batteries (LIBs) and the future directions of this technology. The reference is Su, X., Xu, XP., Ji, ZQ.听et al.听Polyethylene Oxide-Based Composite Solid Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries: Current Progress, Low-Temperature and High-Voltage Limitations, and Prospects.听Electrochem. Energy Rev.听7, 2 (2024).听
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the journal听Materials Research Bulletin听(IF 5.3, Q1) with graduate student Richard Amesimenu. The paper describes the physical and optical properties of phosphate glasses containing red-emitting Mn2+听and near-infrared (NIR)-emitting Yb3+听ions of interest for solar spectral conversion. The reference is J.A. Jim茅nez, R. Amesimenu,听Mater. Res. Bull. 182 (2025) 113164,听.
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the journal听ACS Physical Chemistry Au听(IF 3.7, Q1) with graduate student Richard Amesimenu and international collaborators Vinod Hedge (Karnataka, India) and C.S. Dwaraka Viswanath (Andhra Pradesh, India). The paper describes the physical, structural, thermo-mechanical, and optical properties of phosphate glasses containing yellow-emitting Dy3+听ions for lighting applications. The reference is J.A. Jim茅nez, et al.听ACS Phys. Chem Au听2024,听.
Dr. Rafael Quirino听published a new听in the Journal of Composites Science (Q2, IF 3.0). The paper covers the synthesis of a novel macauba kernel oil polyol by the epoxidation of the oil, followed by a ring-opening reaction of the epoxide with glycerol, used for the preparation of polyurethane foams using different NCO/OH ratios.听 The paper is an international collaboration between the University of Brasilia, Universite de Lorraine and 糖心Vlog and includes a student from GS, Daniel Ajiola as co-author. The听听is Breves, R.A.; Ajiola, D.; Lopes, R.V.V.; Quirino, R.; Colin, B.; Petrissans, A.; Petrisans, M.; Sales, M.J.A. Bio-Based Polyurethane Composites from Macauba Kernel Oil: Part 1, Matrix Synthesis from Glycerol-Based Polyol,听J. Compos. Sci.听2024,听8(9), 63.听
Dr. Rocio Perez听published a new听the journal Science and the Total Environment (IF 8.2). The paper 听assessed whether disposable masks release inhalable MPs when reused in simulated wearing conditions. The听听is Soo, J.C.; Wei, C.H., Chen, J.K.; Dong, G.C.; Liu, Z.S.; Chou, H.C.; Perez, R.L.; Adhikari, A.; Chen, Y.C.; Assessment of inhalation exposure to microplastic particles when disposable masks are repeatedly used, Science of the Total Environment, 912 (20), 169428.听.
Dr. Max Durach听published a new听the Optics and Lasers Section of the journal Applied Sciences (IF 2.7, Q1). The paper relates the refractive properties of electromagnetic waves and ray-wave tilt in isotropy-broken materials with the concepts of hidden momentum, Abraham-Minkowsky momentum controversy, Fresnel-Fizeau drag, electromagnetism of moving media, and Durach taxonomy of hyperbolic metamaterials.听Isotropy-broken electromagnetic metamaterials have applications for subwavelength imaging and lithography, emission rate and directivity control, cloaking, and more. The听听is Durach, Maxim 鈥淭heory of Refraction, Ray鈥揥ave Tilt, Hidden Momentum, and Apparent Topological Phases in Isotropy-Broken Materials Based on Electromagnetism of Moving Media鈥�,听Appl. Sci.听2024,听14(15), 6851;听.
Dr. Rafael Quirino听published a new听听the Journal of Polymers and the Environment (IF 5.3, Q1). The paper describes how tung oil and itaconic acid were used as bio-based feedstocks for the synthesis of novel polyfunctional monomers and polyesters.听 The paper was published with colleagues Julio Antonio Conti Silva and Talita Martins Lacerda from the Department of Biotechnology, Universidade de S茫o Paulo, Lorena, Brazil. The听听is Silva, J.A.C.; Quirino, R.; Lacerda, T.M. 鈥淭he Use of the Straightforward Diels-Alder Reaction for the Preparation of Monomers From Tung Oil and Itaconic Acid-Derived Precursors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Screening of Their Polymerization Reactions鈥�,听J. of Polymers and the Environment.听2024,听.
Dr. Rafael Quirino听published a new听听the journal new journal ACS Sustainable Resource Management. The paper describes how bio-based composites were prepared by transesterification of different types of lignin with tung oil followed by co-polymerization with divinylbenzene in the presence of pine wood particles. The paper was published with Georgia Southern students, Priya Pate, Isabella Pazymino, Sarah Inglesby, Thomas Kirk and Robbie Kazen as well as colleagues from the Department of Biotechnology, Universidade de S茫o Paulo, Lorena, Brazil. The听听is Quirino, R. et. al Effective Lignin-Based Binders for Particle Boards鈥�,听ACS Sustainable Resour. Manage.听2024,听.
Dr. Rocio Perez听published a听in the journal Applied Spectroscopy (IF 3.5 Q2). The paper describes the properties of 8-anilino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid-based GUMBOS were examined and their potential applications as fluorescent probes for membrane binding studies were investigated. The听听is Perez, R. et. al 鈥淪tudies of Protein Binding to Biomimetic Membranes Using a Group of Uniform Materials Based on Organic Salts Derived From 8-Anilino-1-naphthalenesulfonic Acid鈥�, Applied Spectroscopy, 2024, 听37028241249768.
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the journal Chemical Physics (IF 2.3, Q3). The paper describes pristine P2O5-CaO-Na2O-CuO glasses characterized by XRD, DSC, densitometry, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy and the influence of CuO concentration on various physical parameters and Raman features assessed. The听is J.A. Jim茅nez, 鈥淧hysical properties and Raman spectroscopy inquiry of copper laden bio-relevant calcium phosphate glasses and the exposed to 纬-irradiation鈥�,听Chemical Physics, 2024 (March), 579, 112189.
Dr. Rocio Perez听published a听听in the journal Separation and Purification Technology (IF 8.6, Q1) with Ph.D. student Kyle Jorgensen. The paper describes the extraction of polyatomic hydrocarbons using magnetic ionic liquid. The听is Jorgensen, K.; Perez, R. 鈥淓xtraction of poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using magnetic ionic liquids (MILs) as extractive materials from water samples鈥�, Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 345, 127370.
Dr. Rafael Quirino听published a听听in the journal Environmental Pollution (IF 8.9, Q1) with undergraduate student researcher Ciera Wallace and NSF summer research student Jasmine Wolfgram. The paper describes a pyrolysis advancement using catalytic torrefaction to pretreat wood for a greener biochar process. The听is Richa, L.; et.al., 鈥淐atalytic torrefaction effect on waste wood boards for sustainable biochar production and environmental remediation鈥�,听,听,听15 January 2024, 122911.
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the new journal ACS Organic Inorganic Au (Q1). The paper describes near-infrared (NIR)-emitting phosphate glasses containing Nd3+听ions for applications in laser materials and solar spectral converters. The听is J.A. Jim茅nez, 鈥淗olistic assessment of NIR-emitting Nd3+-activated phosphate glasses: A structure-property relationship study鈥�,听ACS Org. Inorg. Au听4 (2024),听ASAP article online:听.
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听published a听in the new journal ACS Physical Chemistry Au (Q1). The paper describes the optical interactions in phosphate glasses containing red-emitting Mn2+听and near-infrared (NIR)-emitting Nd3+听ions for energy applications and solar spectral converters. The听is J.A. Jim茅nez,听ACS Phys. Chem Au听2024, doi/10.1021/acsphyschemau.4c00020.
Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听has published a paper in the journal Optical Materials (IF 3.9, Q1) with undergraduate student听Madison Thomas.听The paper describes the Composition-structure-property relation studied in melt-quenched UV-emitting phosphate glasses containing Gd3+. The听听is J.A. Jim茅nez, M. Thomas, 鈥淪tructure-property inquiry of UV-emitting Gd3+-activated phosphate glasses鈥�,听Opt. Mater.听151 (May 2024) 115391.
听Dr. Jos茅听Jim茅nez听听in the Journal of Physical Chemistry B (IF 3.3, Q2) recently听with Georgia Southern Master鈥檚 in Applied Physical Science student Richard Amesimenu & undergraduate student Madison Thomas as co-authors.听 The report studies the Impact of Lanthanide Ionic Field Strength on the Structural and Thermal Expansion of Phosphate Glasses. The听听is J.A. Jim茅nez, R. Amesimenu, M. Thomas, 鈥淚mpact of lanthanide (Nd3+, Gd3+, and Yb3+) ionic field strength on the structure and thermal expansion of phosphate glasses鈥�, J. Phys. Chem. B128 (2024) 2995-3003.
Dr. Will Lynch听听on halogen bonding in solid state materials, comparison of bond strength in N鈥擨 and O鈥擨 halogen bonds by X-ray crystallography and computational methods in the journal Crystal Growth and Design (IF 3.8, Q2).听 Collaborators includes students and faculty from Georgia Southern, Clemson and Furman University. The听听is Padgett, C. W.; Lynch, W.E.鈥� et. al. Cryst. Growth and Des. March 2024, 24 (6), 2425-2438.