Photochemical-Photophysical Laboratory for the Study of Enhancer-Free Photo-Generated Singlet Oxygen
Abstract
The program develops a state-of-the-art Photochemical and Photophysical laboratory at Delaware State University, an HBCU land-grant university in Dover, Delaware. The primary purpose is to conduct research and train new generations of scientists and professionals in the photodetection and photogeneration of singlet oxygen. Singlet oxygen is an electronic excited level of the molecule of oxygen, which plays a crucial role in photochemical reactions that regulate the process of life and death in living systems. The molecule is highly electrophilic able to break covalent bonds of organic compounds. Singlet oxygen has been identified as the main factor in the combat of pathogens, viruses, bacteria, or any kind microparasites, invading a healthy organism.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 05, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1202523
Entities
People
- Anthony Johnson
- Aristides M. Olaizola
- David Kingsley
- Robinson Kuis
Organizations
- Delaware State University