B. S. Chemistry (1993) Moscow State University
Ph.D. Chemistry (1997) Russian Academy of Sciences
Organic materials chemistry, molecular self-assembly, inorganic nanostructures, synthesis of amphiphilic polymers
Email: zubarev@rice.edu
Phone: (713) 348-3761
Office: BioScience Res Collaborative, 325
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Eugene Zubarev
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Research Statement
Our research is focused on the synthesis and characterization of functional organic-inorganic nanostructures. We are mainly interested in self-assembly of these hybrid structures, which may result in emergence of previously unseen physical and chemical properties. Unraveling the mechanisms of molecular self-assembly and establishing its dependence on the chemical structure is the long-term goal of our research. Specifically, there are four ongoing projects in our group:
1) Synthesis of well-defined gold nanorods with various aspect ratios, their covalent functionalization with polymer chains, and the self-organization of nanocrystals into ring-like superstructures using the "breath figures" effect.
2) Synthesis of taxol-functionalized gold nanoparticles, their self-assembly in aqueous solutions, and study of their anticancer and biological activity.
3) Amphiphilic gold, platinum, and palladium nanoparticles, formation of their well-defined aggregates in solution, and their ability to catalyze organic reactions.
4) Preparation of CdS quantum wires and nanorods, study of their optical properties, fluorescence, and gelation of organic solvents.
Selected Publications
W.-S. Chang, L. S. Slaughter, B. P. Khanal, P. Manna, E. R. Zubarev, S. Link "One-Dimensional Coupling of Gold Nanoparticle Plasmons in Self-Assembled Ring Superstructures." Nano Lett., 9 (2009): 1152-1157.
Khanal, B. P.; Zubarev, E. R. "Polymer-Functionalized Platinum-On-Gold Bimetallic Nanorods." Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 48 (2009): 6888-6891.
B. P. Khanal, E. R. Zubarev "Purification of High-Aspect-Ratio Gold Nanorods: Complete Removal of Platelets." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 130 (2008): 12634-12635.
J. D. Gibson, B. P. Khanal, E. R. Zubarev "Paclitaxel-Functionalised Gold Nanoparticles." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 129 (2007): 11653-11661.
B. P. Khanal, E. R. Zubarev "Rings of Nanorods." Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 46 (2007): 2195-2198(Inside Cover Article).
E. R. Zubarev, J. Xu, A. Sayyad, J. D. Gibson "Amphiphilic Gold Nanoparticles with V-shaped Arms." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 128 (2006): 4958-4959.
E. R. Zubarev, J. Xu, A. Sayyad, J. D. Gibson "Amphiphilicity-Driven Organization of Nanoparticles into Discrete Assemblies." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 128 (2006): 15098-15099.
J. Xu, E. R. Zubarev "Supramolecular Assemblies of Starlike and V-Shaped PB-PEO Amphiphiles." Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 43 (2004): 5491-5496.
J. Teng, E. R. Zubarev "Synthesis and Self-Assembly of a Heteroarm Star Amphiphile with 12 Alternating Arms and a Well-Defined Core." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125 (2003): 11840-11841.
D. Julthongpiput, Y.-H. Lin, J. Teng, E. R. Zubarev, V. V. Tsukruk "Y-Shaped Amphiphilic Brushes with Switchable Micellar Surface Structures." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 125 (2003): 15912-15921.
Awards
Sloan Research Fellowship, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. (2008-2010).
Norman and Gene Hackerman Junior Chaired Professorship, Rice University. (2008).
John L. Margrave Innovation and Excellence Award, Rice University. (2008).
Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER), National Science Foundation. (2006-2011).
Norman Hackerman - Welch Young Investigator Award, Welch Foundation. (2005-2008).
Grants and Proposals
Soluble Assemblies of Catalytically-Active Nanocrystals, Robert A. Welch Foundation.
Synthesis and Self-Organization of Hybrid Nanocrystals, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Optimizing Delivery of Paclitaxel in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment through Nanoparticle Delivery, ANH-TATRC.
CAREER: Amphiphilicity-Driven Organization of Nanoparticles into Discrete Assemblies, NSF.
NIRT: Bioinspired Flex Nanomembranes for Multifunctional Microsensors, NSF.
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