Post-doctoral Research Associate (1986-1987) University of Texas, Austin
Ph.D. (1983-1986) Imperial College of Science and Technology
D.I.C. (1983-1986) Imperial College of Science and Technology
B.Sc. (1st Class, Hons) (1980-1983) Imperial College of Science and Technology
A.R.C.S. (1980-1983) Imperial College of Science and Technology
Inorganic Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology
Email: arb@rice.edu
Phone: (713) 348-5610
Office: Dell Butcher Hall, 410C
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Andrew Barron
Charles W. Duncan, Jr. - Welch Chair of Chemistry and Professor of Materials Science
Research Statement
Prof. Barron is the Charles W. Duncan, Jr. – Welch Chair of Chemistry, a Professor of Materials Science, and the Associate Dean for Industry Interactions and Technology Transfer at Rice University.
Research in the Barron Group is currently aimed at the development of rational molecular design approach to materials synthesis, with an emphasis on the leap from synthesis to application of nano-based materials.
Since 2002, the focus of research within the Barron Research Group has involved the functionalization of fullerenes and single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). Areas being investigated include: biological applications and interactions, catalysis and materials applications.
Functionalization of fullerenes as amino acids allows for their inclusion into polypeptides for the development of new approaches to the treatment of flagrant diseases. The development of a catalytic approach for the amplification of SWNTs may be likened to the polymerase chain reaction for DNA and is aimed at the fabrication of specific nanotube structures for energy applications.
Prof. Barron created the first educational programs at Rice to span the Schools of Science, Engineering and Management, and is also a co-director of the Rice Alliance for Entrepreneurship. He is also actively involved with educational programs in collaboration with the Rice section of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Selected Publications
M. R. Khan and A. R. Barron "Carbon fibers: opportunities and challenges." Adv. Mater. Processes, 166 (2008): 47-49.
L. Zeng, L. B. Alemany, C. L. Edwards, and A. R. Barron "Demonstration of covalent sidewall functionalization of single wall carbon nanotubes by NMR spectroscopy: side chain length dependence on the observation of the sidewall sp3 carbons." Nano Res., 1 (2008): 72-88.
C. E. Hamilton, D. Ogrin, L. McJilton, V. C. Moore, R. Anderson, R. E. Smalley, and A. R. Barron "Functionalization of SWNTs to facilitate the coordination of metal ions, compounds and clusters." Dalton Trans. (2008): 2937-2944.
J. Chattopadhyay, A. Mukherjee, C. E. Hamilton, J. H. Kang, S. Chakraborty, W. Guo, K. F. Kelly, A. R. Barron and W. E. Billups "Graphite epoxide." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 130 (2008): 5414-5415.
C. Crouse and A. R. Barron, "Reagent control over the size, uniformity, and composition of Co-Fe-O nanoparticle." J. Mater. Chem., 18 (2008): 4146-4153.
R. Colorado, Jr., C. Crouse, C. N. Zeigler, and A. R. Barron, "Self-assembled monolayers and multilayers of the nanocluster [HxPMo12O40⊂H4Mo72Fe30(O2CMe)15O254(H2O)98] on gold." Langmuir, 24 (2008): 8912-8917.
C. A. Crouse, E. P. Dillon, and A. R. Barron "Synthesis and characterization of covalently attached polyethyleneimine functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes." ACS Nano, 2 (2008): 156-164.
D. Ogrin, R. E. Anderson, R. Colorado, Jr., B. Maruyama, M. J. Pender, V. C. Moore, S. T. Pheasant, L. McJilton, H. K. Schmidt, R. H. Hauge, W. E. Billups, J. M. Tour, R. E. Smalley, and A. R. Barron "Amplification of single walled carbon nanotubes from designed seeds: separation of nucleation and growth." ,J. Phys. Chem. B, 111 (2007): 17804-17806.
J. G. Rouse, J. P. Ryman-Rasmussen, J. Yang, A. R. Barron, and N. A. Monteiro-Riviere "Effects of mechanical flexion on the penetration of fullerene amino acid-derivatized peptide nanoparticles through skin." Nano Lett., 7 (2007): 155-160.
T. A. Strom and A. R. Barron "A simple quick route to fullerene amino acid derivatives., submitted for publication, in preparation. ." .
Presentations
"Reactive Nanoparticle Materials for Enhanced Warfighter Operational Capabilities"." Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, FL. (October 8, 2009)
"Nanotechnology for the Oil & Gas Industry." Houston Technology Center, Houston, TX. (September 18)
"Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Metal Ion Interactions and Composite Applications." 2008 NanoMaterials for Defense Conference, Arlington, VA. (April 21-23, 2008)
"Nano Enabled Intracellular and Trans-dermal Drug Delivery." DARPA Meeting on Nanohealth, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. (March 24, 2008)
"The Unique Properties of Nano Materials Enable Alternative Approaches to Therapeutic Agents." Alliance for Nanohealth, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, Rice University. (March 17, 2008)
Awards
Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research, . (2002).
Humboldt Senior Scientist Research Award, . (1997).
Corday Morgan Medal and Prize, Royal Society of Chemistry. (1995).
Alcoa Directors Fellowship, . (1993-1994).
Alcoa Directors Fellowship
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Grants and Proposals
Magnetic Contrast Agents for Fracture and Reservoir Imaging, UT Austin Advanced Energy Consortium.
Reactive Nanoparticles for Chem-Bio Decontamination, Naval Surface Warfare Center.
AQW II Project, Richard E. Smalley Institute.
Quantum Dot Containing Thin Film, Natcore Technology, Inc..
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