Dr. Max Durach published a paper in the journal Scientific Reports (IF 3.8, Q1). The paper is an international collaboration between the University of Szeged, Wigner Research Centre for Physics in Budapest, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, and Georgia Southern University. The paper introduces a novel multilayer structure as an ultrathin asymmetric negative index material (NIM) and nonreciprocal nanophotonic element. The reference is Tóth, E., Fekete, O. A., Bánhelyi, B., Durach, M., Szabó, Z., & Csete, M. “Layered Babinet complementary patterns acting as asymmetric negative index metamaterial,” Scientific Reports 14, 29568 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79629-z
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the journal Ceramics International (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. Jiménez, et al. Ceram. Int. 51 (2025) 4916-4929, doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.11.463.
Dr. Rocio Perez published a paper in the journal Chemosphere (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. “Enhanced extraction of methylene blue by dodecyl-methyl imidazolium dodecyl sulfate GUMBOS – magnetic alginate beads” Chemosphere, 2025, 370, 14399, doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143991.
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the journal Chemical Physics (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+ ions of interest for laser materials and solar spectral conversion. The reference is R. Amesimenu, J.A. Jiménez, Unified structure–property appraisal of NIR-emitting Yb3+-activated phosphate glasses, Chem. Phys. 589 (2025) 112530, doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphys.2024.112530.
Dr. Max Durach published a paper 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 “Biaxial Gaussian Beams, Hermite–Gaussian Beams, and Laguerre–Gaussian Vortex Beams in Isotropy-Broken Materials,” Photonics, 11(11), 1062 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics11111062
Dr. Ji Wu published a review article in the journal Electrochemical Energy Reviews (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. et al. Polyethylene Oxide-Based Composite Solid Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries: Current Progress, Low-Temperature and High-Voltage Limitations, and Prospects. Electrochem. Energy Rev. 7, 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41918-023-00204-7
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the journal Materials Research Bulletin (IF 5.3, Q1) with graduate student Richard Amesimenu. The paper describes the physical and optical properties of phosphate glasses containing red-emitting Mn2+ and near-infrared (NIR)-emitting Yb3+ ions of interest for solar spectral conversion. The reference is J.A. Jiménez, R. Amesimenu, Mater. Res. Bull. 182 (2025) 113164, doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2024.113164.
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the journal ACS Physical Chemistry Au (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+ ions for lighting applications. The reference is J.A. Jiménez, et al. ACS Phys. Chem Au 2024, doi.org/10.1021/acsphyschemau.4c00066.
Dr. Rafael Quirino published a new manuscript 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. The paper is an international collaboration between the University of Brasilia, Universite de Lorraine and Georgia Southern University and includes a student from GS, Daniel Ajiola as co-author. The reference 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, J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(9), 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8090363https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8090363
Dr. Rocio Perez published a new manuscript the journal Science and the Total Environment (IF 8.2). The paper assessed whether disposable masks release inhalable MPs when reused in simulated wearing conditions. The reference 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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169428.
Dr. Max Durach published a new manuscript 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. Isotropy-broken electromagnetic metamaterials have applications for subwavelength imaging and lithography, emission rate and directivity control, cloaking, and more. The reference is Durach, Maxim “Theory of Refraction, Ray–Wave Tilt, Hidden Momentum, and Apparent Topological Phases in Isotropy-Broken Materials Based on Electromagnetism of Moving Media”, Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(15), 6851; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14156851.
Dr. Rafael Quirino published a new manuscript 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. The paper was published with colleagues Julio Antonio Conti Silva and Talita Martins Lacerda from the Department of Biotechnology, Universidade de São Paulo, Lorena, Brazil. The reference is Silva, J.A.C.; Quirino, R.; Lacerda, T.M. “The 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”, J. of Polymers and the Environment. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03326-1.
Dr. Rafael Quirino published a new manuscript 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 São Paulo, Lorena, Brazil. The reference is Quirino, R. et. al Effective Lignin-Based Binders for Particle Boards”, ACS Sustainable Resour. Manage. 2024, doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.4c00088.
Dr. Rocio Perez published a paper 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 reference is Perez, R. et. al “Studies of Protein Binding to Biomimetic Membranes Using a Group of Uniform Materials Based on Organic Salts Derived From 8-Anilino-1-naphthalenesulfonic Acid”, Applied Spectroscopy, 2024, 37028241249768.
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper 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 reference is J.A. Jiménez, “Physical properties and Raman spectroscopy inquiry of copper laden bio-relevant calcium phosphate glasses and the exposed to γ-irradiation”, Chemical Physics, 2024 (March), 579, 112189.
Dr. Rocio Perez published a paper 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 reference is Jorgensen, K.; Perez, R. “Extraction of poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) using magnetic ionic liquids (MILs) as extractive materials from water samples”, Separation and Purification Technology, 2024, 345, 127370.
Dr. Rafael Quirino published a paper 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 reference is Richa, L.; et.al., “Catalytic torrefaction effect on waste wood boards for sustainable biochar production and environmental remediation”, Environmental Pollution, Volume 341, 15 January 2024, 122911.
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the new journal ACS Organic Inorganic Au (Q1). The paper describes near-infrared (NIR)-emitting phosphate glasses containing Nd3+ ions for applications in laser materials and solar spectral converters. The reference is J.A. Jiménez, “Holistic assessment of NIR-emitting Nd3+-activated phosphate glasses: A structure-property relationship study”, ACS Org. Inorg. Au 4 (2024), ASAP article online: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsorginorgau.3c00071.
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the new journal ACS Physical Chemistry Au (Q1). The paper describes the optical interactions in phosphate glasses containing red-emitting Mn2+ and near-infrared (NIR)-emitting Nd3+ ions for energy applications and solar spectral converters. The reference is J.A. Jiménez, ACS Phys. Chem Au 2024, doi/10.1021/acsphyschemau.4c00020.
Dr. José Jiménez has published a paper in the journal Optical Materials (IF 3.9, Q1) with undergraduate student Madison Thomas. The paper describes the Composition-structure-property relation studied in melt-quenched UV-emitting phosphate glasses containing Gd3+. The reference is J.A. Jiménez, M. Thomas, “Structure-property inquiry of UV-emitting Gd3+-activated phosphate glasses”, Opt. Mater. 151 (May 2024) 115391.
Dr. José Jiménez published a paper in the Journal of Physical Chemistry B (IF 3.3, Q2) recently with Georgia Southern Master’s in Applied Physical Science student Richard Amesimenu & undergraduate student Madison Thomas as co-authors. The report studies the Impact of Lanthanide Ionic Field Strength on the Structural and Thermal Expansion of Phosphate Glasses. The reference is J.A. Jiménez, R. Amesimenu, M. Thomas, “Impact of lanthanide (Nd3+, Gd3+, and Yb3+) ionic field strength on the structure and thermal expansion of phosphate glasses”, J. Phys. Chem. B128 (2024) 2995-3003.
Dr. Will Lynch published a paper on halogen bonding in solid state materials, comparison of bond strength in N—I and O—I halogen bonds by X-ray crystallography and computational methods in the journal Crystal Growth and Design (IF 3.8, Q2). Collaborators includes students and faculty from Georgia Southern, Clemson and Furman University. The reference is Padgett, C. W.; Lynch, W.E.’ et. al. Cryst. Growth and Des. March 2024, 24 (6), 2425-2438.