American Chemical Society Research Articles

Dynamic Surface Antifouling Materials

Comprehensive SummaryThe colonization of marine microorganisms, animals and plants on underwater surface forms marine biofouling. It has profound effects on marine industries. To solve the problem, we proposed a strategy of Dynamic Surface Antifouling (DSAF), i.e., continuously changing surfaces can effectively inhibit biofouling organisms landing and adhering, and developed degradable polymer based marine antifouling material. The degradation of polymer chain enables the surface dynamic or self‐renewing even on static conditions. The final degradation products of these polymers are low molecular weight molecules, and do not produce marine microplastics. Meanwhile, the degradable polymers act as carriers and controlled release systems for antifoulants, further improving the antifouling efficiency. This article reviews the development of dynamic surface antifouling materials.What is the most favorite and original chemistry developed in your research group?Synthesis of marine anti‐biofouling polymers.How do you get into this specific field? Could you please share some experiences with our readers?I happened to read a paper about marine biofouling on the internet three months later after I joined University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Its adverse effects on marine industry and marine activities shocked me very much! No doubt, it makes great significance for our country and society to solve the problem. It is a challenge, but I like challenge, and I decided to get into this field. Realizing that the key is to develop new polymer resin, I was confident that I was able to solve the problem with my polymer chemistry and physics background. Actually, it is not easy. I have spent about 20 years in this project since then.What is the most important personality for scientific research?Curiosity, interest, concentration and persistence. How do you keep balance between research and family?I make a plan and organization for everything so I can keep a balance between family and work.Who influences you mostly in your life?Prof. Ming Jiang and Prof. Chi Wu, who are my PhD and post‐doctor supervisors, respectively. They taught me how to do research and how to choose a significant subject.What is your favorite journal(s)?Macromolecules, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Physical Review Letters.Could you please give us some advices on improving Chinese Journal of Chemistry?The journal may publish more papers about applications of chemistry and history of chemistry.

Authorship, Citation, and Publication Characteristics Across 130 Years of the Journal of the American Chemical Society

ABSTRACT This article is a longitudinal bibliometric study of articles from six major universities published over 130 years of the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). The Scopus API (Application Programming Interface) was used to download bibliographic metadata in multiple tables to create a relational database for automated data extraction and manipulation scripts to analyze publishing and citation indicators. The study examined several correlations between average number of institutional, non-institutional, single- and multiple-authored, and international authors per paper and citation counts; open access trends; and page count indicators. Also reported are the characteristics of highly cited papers and the average number of citations for articles.

LCGC and ACS Subdivision on Chromatography and Separations Chemistry Survey 2023: What Skills Do New Analytical Chemistry Employees Need?

For this year’s career issue, LCGC North America teamed up with the American Chemical Society Subdivision on Chromatography and Separations Chemistry to ask the analytical chemistry community what skills new employees in the field need to succeed. In this report, we analyze the survey results and explore how they can inform the future of analytical chemistry curriculum development.

Insects turned into plastics and PFAS found in some period products

Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later — with the help of that very same type of bug. That concept reportedly is closer to reality than you might expect. On August 14, 2023, the American Chemical Society reported that researchers would describe their progress to date, including isolation and purification of insect-derived chemicals and their conversion into functional bioplastics.

Nominations sought for 2025 American Chemical Society National Awards

Nominations sought for 2025 American Chemical Society National Awards

Nominations sought for 2025 American Chemical Society National Awards

Nominations sought for 2025 American Chemical Society National Awards

Trap State Passivation for Stabilizing Perovskite Solar Cells via Multifunctional Molecules

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ARTICLES ASAPViewpointNEXTTrap State Passivation for Stabilizing Perovskite Solar Cells via Multifunctional MoleculesRabindranath GaraiRabindranath GaraiDepartment of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039, Assam, IndiaMore by Rabindranath GaraiView Biographyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1339-8666, Ritesh Kant GuptaRitesh Kant GuptaCentre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039, Assam, IndiaMore by Ritesh Kant GuptaView Biographyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2125-120X, and Parameswar Krishnan Iyer*Parameswar Krishnan IyerDepartment of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039, Assam, IndiaCentre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781 039, Assam, India*[email protected]More by Parameswar Krishnan IyerView Biographyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4126-3774Cite this: Acc. Mater. Res. 2023, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXXPublication Date (Web):June 21, 2023Publication History Received17 October 2022Published online21 June 2023https://doi.org/10.1021/accountsmr.2c00207© 2023 Accounts of Materials Research. Co-published by ShanghaiTech University and American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.RIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views-Altmetric-Citations-LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InReddit PDF (2 MB) Get e-AlertscloseSUBJECTS:Defects,Layers,Molecules,Passivation,Perovskites Get e-Alerts

How Many Chemicals in Commerce Have Been Analyzed in Environmental Media? A 50 Year Bibliometric Analysis.

Over the past 50 years, there has been a tremendous expansion in the measurement of chemical contaminants in environmental media. But how many chemicals have actually been determined, and do they represent a significant fraction of substances in commerce or of chemicals of concern? To address these questions, we conducted a bibliometric survey to identify what individual chemicals have been determined in environmental media and their trends over the past 50 years. The CAplus database of CAS, a Division of the American Chemical Society, was searched for indexing roles "analytical study" and "pollutant" yielding a final list of 19,776 CAS Registry Numbers (CASRNs). That list was then used to link the CASRNs to biological studies, yielding a data set of 9.251 × 106 total counts of the CASRNs over a 55 year period. About 14,150 CASRNs were substances on various priority lists or their close analogs and transformation products. The top 100 most reported CASRNs accounted for 34% of the data set, confirming previous studies showing a significant bias toward repeated measurements of the same substances due to regulatory needs and the challenges of determining new, previously unmeasured, compounds. Substances listed in the industrial chemical inventories of Europe, China, and the United States accounted for only about 5% of measured substances. However, pharmaceuticals and current use pesticides were widely measured accounting for 50-60% of total CASRN counts for the period 2000-2015.

Partnering to Improve Equity in Publishing

SPEAKERS: Sowmya Swaminathan (she/her/hers) Head of Collaborations & Chair Springer Nature Research & Solutions DEI Programme Springer Nature Allison Leung (she/her/hers) Assistant Director Researcher Products & Engagement American Chemical Society Dorraya El-Ashry Chief Scientific Officer Breast Cancer Research Foundation Antonio Baines (he/him/his) Associate Professor North Carolina Central University and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill MODERATOR: Sowmya Swaminathan REPORTER: Pablo Luis Clemente Assistant Managing Editor Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences The scientific publishing community must “push toward greater equity in publishing and research at large,” said moderator Dr Sowmya Swaminathan, Head of Collaboration & Chair, Springer Nature Research & Solutions DEI Programme, to start this session at the CSE 2023 Annual Meeting. Referencing the recently released the National Academies (NASEM) report1 on Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEMM organizations, she noted that it is the responsibility of individuals or organizations who have power and influence—described as “gatekeepers” in the NASEM report—at publishers, funders, and societies to develop and implement policies and opportunities for historically excluded researchers to participate equitably in scientific discourse across all areas of research. Along with her panel of speakers, the message was clear: Creating an effective ecosystem of lasting, meaningful partnerships with organizations and institutions that employ and recruit largely from historically marginalized and excluded populations is absolutely necessary to boost their participation in scientific research and publishing. It is a problem that has wider implications on research and the types of research that can help address and diagnose issues affecting these […]

William H. Nichols Medal to Karen Goldberg

The 2023 William H. Nichols Medal has been awarded to Karen I. Goldberg , the Vagelos Professor of Energy Research at the University of Pennsylvania. This award is presented by the American Chemical Society New York Local Section for outstanding contributions in the field of chemistry. Goldberg is recognized for her leading work in organometallic reaction mechanisms. She received her medal during the William H. Nichols Symposium and Awards Ceremony on April 14. The ceremony was preceded by a symposium titled “Catalysis for a Sustainable Future,” which featured presentations from Goldberg, Melanie Sanford from the University of Michigan, Rachel Narehood Austin from Barnard College, William Jones from the University of Rochester, and Alan Goldman from Rutgers University.

Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting awards to Ipsita Banerjee and Barbara Hillery

Ipsita Banerjee , a professor of chemistry at Fordham University, has been named the 2023 E. Emmet Reid Award in Chemistry for Teaching at Small Colleges in the American Chemical Society Middle Atlantic Region. Banerjee was cited in the nomination materials as the ideal teacher and mentor who “meets students where they are” and uses enthusiastic and supportive instructional strategies to lead students to high achievement in chemistry and biochemistry. Barbara Hillery , an associate provost at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, has been named the 2023 E. Ann Nalley Middle Atlantic Region Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society. Hillery was cited as generously using her time and talent to support the mission and goals of ACS at the subsection, local, regional, and national levels. Both awards will be presented at the Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting 2023 award reception and dinner on June

ACS and SBQ present the 2023 Brazilian Women in Chemistry Awards

The American Chemical Society and Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ) have awarded the 2023 Brazilian Women in Chemistry Award to three women scientists in Brazil: Joyce Kelly da Silva of the Federal University of Pará, Evelin Andrade Manoel of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and Aline Machado de Castro of Petrobras. The awards are sponsored by CAS, a division of ACS, as well as ACS Publications. The purpose of the awards is to promote gender equality in chemistry in Brazil and advance understanding of the impact of diversity on scientific research and the field of chemistry. Da Silva is the winner in the emerging leader category. This award recognizes the achievements of a remarkable young scientist or entrepreneur in chemistry. Her research focuses on the chemical composition and biological properties of essential oils from plants in the Amazon, the volatile compounds produced by plants during ecological interactions, and the

Nominations sought for Akron Section Award

The American Chemical Society Akron Section is accepting nominations for the Akron Section Award, which recognizes outstanding chemistry professionals. Nominees can be working in any branch of chemistry or chemical engineering and should reside within 500 mi (about 805 km) of Akron, Ohio. The award consists of a $1,000 honorarium and an engraved plaque. The awardee will deliver a lecture in person at the University of Akron for a technical audience and an evening lecture at another venue for a general audience. These lectures will take place the second week of November. Nominators should submit curricula vitae with their nominations to Charles M. Kausch, awards chair, at cmkausch@hotmail.com. Nominations are due by Aug. 25.

Applications sought for Marie Maynard Daly Scholarship

The American Chemical Society Eastern North Carolina Local Section is seeking applications for the Marie Maynard Daly Scholarship. Daley was the first Black woman to receive a PhD in chemistry in the US. This program financially supports undergraduate students to conduct summer research projects. Student applicants should be ACS members, attend a university or college in eastern North Carolina, and be working on a current research project that they wish to continue. Applicants who are first-generation students or demonstrate financial need will be prioritized. Up to two scholarships will be awarded this summer, and a maximum of $1,500 will be available per student. The funded research should start no later than July 1 and conclude by Aug. 15. Students should submit a research proposal and a letter of support from their research mentor to ryan.cotroneo@gmail.com by June 23.

Registration open and poster abstracts invited for Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium

The American Chemical Society Georgia Section will hold the 18th Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium (HMURS) Friday, Sept. 22, from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. (EDT) at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia. HMURS was established in 2006 to showcase undergraduate research in chemistry. The 2023 Charles H. Herty Medalist, C. David Sherrill from the Georgia Institute of Technology, will be talking at this year’s symposium alongside other eminent scientists. A poster session for undergraduate students will follow the presentations. Registration and poster abstract submission are free and can be completed at commons.ggc.edu/hmurs/registration. The deadline for submitting poster abstracts is Sept. 1. The two best poster presenters will receive a $600 travel award to attend an ACS spring or fall meeting and 1 year of ACS membership. If you have any questions, please contact Ajay Mallia at amallia@ggc.edu.

Where we work

Sometime next month, a new editor in chief will take the helm at C&EN, and I will return to my old job as executive editor for our business and policy coverage. I can’t disclose much more, but I can say that the new editor will work in C&EN offices on the sixth floor of the American Chemical Society’s Hach building in Washington, DC. This arrangement is as it should be. The head editor of a magazine or newspaper should work in the publication’s main newsroom. These days, though, that’s where the certainty ends. C&EN and ACS, like organizations across the country, are grappling with the questions of who should work where and for how many days a week. There are no easy answers. The answers seemed a lot easier back in the early 1990s, when C&EN’s managing editor, Madeleine Jacobs, asked Rudy Baum, then a science reporter, to become the

Nominations sought for ACS Division of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Chemical Glycobiology awards

The American Chemical Society Division of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Chemical Glycobiology is accepting nominations for four awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of investigators to carbohydrate chemistry or glycobiology through education, research, or applications. The nomination deadline for the Melville L. Wolfrom Award, the Derek Horton Award in Industrial Carbohydrate Chemistry, the Horace S. Isbell Award, and the David Y. Gin New Investigator Award is June 17. Please refer to acscarb.org/awards for information on eligibility and the nomination process and to access the 2024 award nomination form. The awards will be presented at ACS Spring 2024 in New Orleans.

ACS Catalysis Science and Technology Division awards to Fabio Ribeiro and Andrew J. Medford

Two awards from the American Chemical Society Division of Catalysis Science and Technology are being announced. Fabio Ribeiro , the R. Norris and Eleanor Shreve Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, is the 2023 recipient of the Exceptional Achievements in Catalysis award, in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious, impactful, and enduring scientific and leadership contributions to the broad field of catalysis science. Andrew J. “AJ” Medford , an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the 2023 recipient of the Early Career in Catalysis award. This award recognizes independent contributions to the broad field of catalysis science that are of unusual merit and creativity in the early stages of a career.

Willard Gibbs Medal to Jennifer A. Doudna

The 2023 Willard Gibbs Medal goes to Jennifer A. Doudna , a chemistry Nobel laureate and Li Ka Shing Chancellor’s Professor of Biomedical Science at the University of California, Berkeley. This award was founded in 1910 by the Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society and recognizes exceptional individuals whose innovative work has opened new fields of chemical research. Doudna is being honored for her expertise in the structure and function of RNA—knowledge that led to the discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 and its underlying mechanism. This discovery enabled accurate enzymatic splicing of DNA and the targeted genomic editing of cells, and it created a technology with potential impacts in agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine. Doudna is also a leader in the public discussion of the ethical implications of genome editing, and she advocates for the safe use of CRISPR technology. The award celebration will be held June 7. More information is available

Biohybrid microrobots for enhancing adoptive cell transfers.

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ARTICLES ASAPViewpointNEXTBiohybrid Microrobots for Enhancing Adoptive Cell TransfersC. Wyatt Shields IV*C. Wyatt Shields, IVDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United StatesBiomedical Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United StatesMaterials Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado 80303, United States*Email: [email protected]More by C. Wyatt Shields, IVView Biographyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4138-8462Cite this: Acc. Mater. Res. 2023, XXXX, XXX, XXX-XXXPublication Date (Web):June 1, 2023Publication History Received20 April 2023Published online1 June 2023https://doi.org/10.1021/accountsmr.3c00061© 2023 Accounts of Materials Research. Co-published by ShanghaiTech University and American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.RIGHTS & PERMISSIONSArticle Views-Altmetric-Citations-LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InReddit PDF (1 MB) Get e-Alerts Get e-Alerts