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Refereed Publications Acknowledging Gateway 2001-2005:
  1. Gilles Berhault, Apurva Mehta, Alexandru Pavel, Jianzhong Yang, Luis Rendon, Miguel Jose Yacaman, Leonel Cota Araiza, Alberto Moller, and Russell R. Chianelli, "The Role of Structural Carbon in Transition Metal sulfide Hydrotreating Catalysts" J. Catalysis, 198, 9-19 (2001).
  2. G. Alonso, G. Berhault, R. R. Chianelli, Synthesis of Tetraalkylammonium thiomolybdates and thiotungstates in Aqueous Solution, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 316 105-109 (2001).
  3. Gilles Berhault, Apurva Mehta, Alexandru Pavel, Jianzhong Yang, Luis Rendon, Miguel Jose Yacaman, Leonel Cota Araiza, Alberto Moller, and Russell R. Chianelli, "The Role of Structural Carbon in Transition Metal sulfide Hydrotreating Catalysts" J. Catalysis, 198, 9-19 (2001).
  4. Gardea-Torresdey, Jorge Luis; Arteaga, Socorro; Tiemann, Kirk; Chianelli, Russell; Pingitore, Nicholas; Mackay, William; "Absorption of copper (II) by creosote bush (Larrea tridentata): use of atomic and x-ray absorption spectroscopy", Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 20(11), 2572-2579(2001).
  5. G. Alonso, J. Yang, M.H.Siadati, R.R. Chianelli, Synthesis of Tetraalkylammonium Thiometallates in Aqueous Solution, Inorganica Chimica Acta, 325 193-197(2001).
  6. Pingitore, N.E., Iglesias, A., Bruce, A., Lytle, F., and Wellington, G.M., Valences of Iron and Copper in Coral Skeleton: X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy Analysis: Microchemical Journal, 71 (2/3), 205-210(2002).
  7. Pingitore, N.E., Iglesias, A., Lytle, F., and Wellington, G.M., X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy of Uranium at Low PPM Levels in Coral Skeletal Aragonite: Microchemical Journal, 71 (2/3), 261-266V(2002).
  8. Lytle, F.W., and Pingitore, Iron Valence in the Hydration Layer of Obsidian: Characterization by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Microchemical Journal, 71 (2/3), 185-191(2002).
  9. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Pingitore, Nicholas E., Meitzner, G., and Chianelli, R., 2002, Preface, Special Issue on XAS: Microchemical Journal, 71 (2/3), 97-99(2002).
  10. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Dokken, K., Tiemann, K.J., Parsons, J.G., Ramos, J., Pingitore, N.E., and Gamez, G., 2002, Infrared and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopic Studies on the Mechanism of Chromium (III) Binding to Alfalfa Malone Biomass: Microchemical Journal, 71 (2/3), 157-166(2002).
  11. R.R.Chianelli, G.Berhault, P.Raybaud, S.Kasztelan, J.Hafner and H.Toulhoat, "Periodic Trends in Hydrodesulfurization Catalytic Activity: In Support of the Sabatier Principle", Applied Catalysis A: General 227, 83-96(2002).
  12. Gilles Berhault, Leonel Cota Araiza, Alberto Duarte Moller, Apurva Mehta, Russell R. Chianelli, "Modifications of Unpromoted and Cobalt-promoted MoS2 during thermal treatment by Dimethysulfide", Catalysis Letters, 78, 81-90(2002).
  13. Xiomara Kretschmer, Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Russell Chianelli, Robert Webb, "Determination of Copper Binding in Anabaena flos-aquae Purified Cell Walls and Whole Cells by X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy", J. Microchemical, 71(2002) 295-304.
  14. Lori A. Polette, George Meitzner, Miguel Jose Yacaman, Russell R. Chianelli, "Maya Blue: application of XAS and HRTEM to materials science in art and archaeology", J. Microchemical, 71(2002) 167-174.
  15. Maria E. Fuentes, Apurva Mehta, Luis Lascano, Hector Camacho, Russell Chianelli, Jose F. Fernández and Luis Fuentes, "The crystal structure of BaBi4Ti4O15", Ferroelectrics, 274-279(2002).
  16. Xiomara Kretschmer, Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Russell Chianelli, Robert Webb, "Determination of Copper Binding in Anabaena flos-aquae Purified Cell Walls and Whole Cells by X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy", J. Microchemical, 71(2002) 295-304.
  17. J.G. Parsons, M. Hejazi, K.J. Tiemann, J. Henning, and J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, (2002) An XAS Study of the Binding of Copper (II), Zinc (II), Chromium (III), and Chromium (VI) to Hops Biomass. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (211-219).
  18. K.J. Tiemann, G. Gamez, K. Dokken, J.G. Parsons, and J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, (2002) Chemical Modification and X-Ray Absorption Studies for Lead (II) Binding by Medicago sativa (Alfalfa) Biomass. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (287-293).
  19. K.J. Tiemann, A.E. Rascon, G. Gamez, J.G. Parsons, T. Baig, Irene Cano-Agulera, J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, (2002) Heavy Metal Binding by Inactivated Tissues of Solanum Elaeagnifolium: Chemical and Subsequent XAS Studies. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (133-141).
  20. J.G. Parsons, J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, K.J. Tiemann, J.H. Gonzales, J. Peralta-Vieta, E. Gonzales, and I. Herrera, (2002) Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy Investigation of the Phyto-Extraction of Europium (III) Nitrate from Aqueous Solutions by Alfalfa Biomass. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (175-183).
  21. J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, M. Hejazi, K.J. Tiemann, J.G. Parsons, M. Duarte-Gardea, and J. Henning, (2002), Use of Hop (Humulus lupulus) Agricultural By-products for the Reduction of Aqueous Lead (II) Environmental Health Hazards. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 91/1-3 (95-112).
  22. J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, K.J. Tiemann, J.G. Parsons, G. Gamez, I. Herrera, and M. Jose Yacaman, (2002) XAS Investigation into the Mechanism(s) of Au (III) Binding and Reduction by Alfalfa Biomass. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (193-204).
  23. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Parsons, J.G., Gomez, E., Peralta-Videa, J., Troiani, H., Santiago, P., and Jose-Yacaman, M., (2002), Formation and Growth of Au Nanoparticles Inside Live Alfalfa Plants. Nano letters. 2/4 (397-401).
  24. K.J. Tiemann, A.E. Rascon, G. Gamez, J.G. Parsons, T. Baig, Irene Cano-Agulera, J.L. (2002) Heavy Metal Binding by Inactivated Tissues of Solanum Elaeagnifolium: Chemical and Subsequent XAS Studies. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (133-141).
  25. J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, K. Dokken, K.J. Tiemann, J.G. Parsons, J. Ramos, N.E. Pingitore, and G. Gamez, (2002) Infrared and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopic Studies on the Mechanism of Chromium (III) Binding to Alfalfa Malone Biomass. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (157-166).
  26. Gardea-Torresdey, (2002) Heavy Metal Binding by Inactivated Tissues of Solanum Elaeagnifolium: Chemical and Subsequent XAS Studies. Microchemical Journal. 71/2-3 (133-141).
  27. R.R.Chianelli, G.Berhault, P.Raybaud, S.Kasztelan, J.Hafner and H.Toulhoat, "Periodic Trends in Hydrodesulfurization Catalytic Activity: In Support of the Sabatier Principle", Applied Catalysis A: General 227, 83-96(2002).
  28. Gilles Berhault, Leonel Cota Araiza, Alberto Duarte Moller, Apurva Mehta, Russell R. Chianelli, "Modifications of Unpromoted and Cobalt-promoted MoS2 during thermal treatment by Dimethysulfide", Catalysis Letters, 78, 81-90(2002).
  29. G. Alonso, G. Berhault, A. Aguilar, V. Collins, C. Ornelas, S. Fuentes and R.R.Chianelli, "Characterization and HDS Activity of Mesoporous MoS2 Catalysts prepared by in-situ Activation of Tetraalkyammonium Thiomolybdates", Journal of Catalysis, 208 359-369(2002).
  30. Maria E. Fuentes, Apurva Mehta, Luis Lascano, Hector Camacho, Russell Chianelli, Jose F. Fernández and Luis Fuentes, "The crystal structure of BaBi4Ti4O15", Ferroelectrics, 274-279(2002).
  31. Xiomara Kretschmer, Jorge Gardea-Torresdey, Russell Chianelli, Robert Webb, "Determination of Copper Binding in Anabaena flos-aquae Purified Cell Walls and Whole Cells by X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy", J. Microchemical, 71(2002) 295-304.
  32. Lori A. Polette, George Meitzner, Miguel Jose Yacaman, Russell R. Chianelli, "Maya Blue: application of XAS and HRTEM to materials science in art and archaeology", J. Microchemical, 71(2002) 167-174.
  33. Hua Zhang, Ysmael Verde-Gómez and Allan J. Jacobson Alejandra Ramirez and Russell R. Chianelli, "Preparation and Characterization of Metal Sulfide Electro-catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells", Proceedings of the MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, Mass. 2002.
  34. Silica Gel and MCM-41 supported MoS2 catalysts for HDS reactions. E. Rivera-Muñoz, D. Lardizabal. G. Alonso, A. Aguilar, M. Siadati and R. R. Chianelli. Catalysis Letters (2003) Vol. 85, Nos. 3-4, 147-151.
  35. Mesoporous carbon-containing MoS2 materials formed form the in situ decomposition of tetraalkylammonium thiomolybdates. G. Alonso, G. Berhault, F. Paraguay, E. Rivera, Sergio Fuentes, R. R. Chianelli. Materials Research Bulletin. Vol. 38, 1045-1055 (2003).
  36. Gardea-Torresdey J.L., Gomez, E., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons J.G, Troiani, H., and Jose-Yacaman, M., (2003), Alfalfa Sprouts: A Natural Source for the Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. Langumir. 19(4), 1357-1361.
  37. Aldrich, M.V., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons, J.G., (2003) Uptake and Reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (III) by Mesquite (Prosopis spp.): Chromate-Plant Interaction in Hydroponics and Solid Media Studied Using XAS. Environmental Science and Technology. 37, 1859-1864.
  38. WS2 catalysts from tetraalkyl thiotungstate precursor and their current in situ activation during HDS of DBT. G. Alonso, R. R. Chianelli. Journal of Catalysis, 221 (2004) 657-661.
  39. Bioremediation of Environmental Contaminants in Soil, Water, and Air. Xiomara Kretschmer, R. R. Chianelli. Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, article in press 2004.
  40. Synthesis of tetraalkylammonium thiometallate precursors and their concurrent in situ activation during hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene. G. Alonso, M. H. Siadati, G. Berhault, A. Aguilera, S. Fuentes, and R. R. Chianelli. J. Catalysis, article in press 2004.
  41. Hazardous Waste from Fossil Fuels. M. Ghassemi, P.K. Anderson, A. Ghassemi, and R. R. Chianelli. Encyclopedia of Energy, Vol. 3, 119-131 (2004).
  42. Structural studies of catalytically stabilized model and industrial-supported hydrodesulfurization catalysts. M. Perez De la Rosa, S. Texier, G. Berhault, A. Camacho, M.J. Yacaman, A. Mehta, S. Fuentes, J.A. Montoya, F. Murrieta, and R.R. Chianelli. J. of Catálisis, 225 (2004) 288-299.
  43. Synchrotron and Simulation Techniques Applied to Problems in Materials Science: Catalysts, Fuel Cells and Azul Maya Pigments. R.R. Chianelli, M. Perez De la Rosa, G. Meitzner, M. Siadati, M.J. Yacaman, A. Mehta, J. Pople, S. Fuentes, G. Alonzo, and L. Polette. J. of Synchrotron Radiation, article in press 2005.
  44. Characterization of airborne particulate matter in the Paso del Norte (PdN) air quality basin in El Paso-Juarez region: Morphology and chemistry W-W. Li1, J.J. Bang, R.R. Chianelli, M.J. Yacaman4, R. Ortiz. Article in press 2005.
 
Table 4: Presentations 2001 – 2005
  1. "HRTEM, Synchrotron, and Simulation Techniques Applied to Activity and Selectivity Correlation in Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts." Russell R. Chianelli, Gilles Berhault, Miguel José Yácaman, Apurva Mehta, Sergio Fuentes, Gabriel Alonso, and Myriam De la Rosa. Catalysts and Processes for Environmentally-Cleaner Gasoline and Diesel Fuels, DIVISION OF FUEL CHEMISTRY, 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003.
  2. Elena Rodriguez, Jason G. Parson, Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey, J.R. Peralta-Videa. Ammonium Thiocyanate Enhances Gold Phytoextraction. 2nd Annual Rio Grande Science Conference. El Paso, TX. November 20, 2004.
  3. Mather Sawalha, Jose R. Peralta- Videa, Jason G. Parsons, Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey. Binding of Chromium (Iii) and Chromium (Vi) to Native and Modified Saltbush (Artriplex Canescens) Biomass: Batch pH and XAS Studies. 2nd Annual Rio Grande Science Conference. El Paso, TX. November 20, 2004.
  4. J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, M. Laura Lopez, J.R. Peralta-Videa, V. Armedariz, I. Herrera, M. José Yacmán, H. Thoroani. Gold Nanoparticles Produced by Native and Chemically Modified Hop Biomass. 2nd Annual Rio Grande Science Conference. El Paso, TX. November 20, 2004.
  5. Montes, J.R. Peralta-idea, G. de la Rosa, B. Corral-Diaz, and J.L. Gardea-Torresdey. Conovolvulus arvensus L, a Potencial Phytoremediator for Chromium contaminated sites. 2nd Annual Rio Grande Science Conference. El Paso, TX. November 20, 2004.
  6. De la Rosa, G., J.L. Gardea- Torresdey, J.R. Peralta-Videa, M. Montes. Agar and Hydroponics Studies on Pb (II) absorption by Tumbleweed (Salsola kali): Effect of EDTA on Pb (II) Uptake and Translocation. 2nd Annual Rio Grande Science Conference. El Paso, TX. November 20, 2004.
  7. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Use of Spectroscopy and Microscopy Techniques to Determine the Metal Uptake, Reduction, and Nanoparticle Formation by Plants. Eastern Analytical Symposium. Somerset, New Jersey. November 18, 2004 (Invited Speaker).
  8. Armendariz, Veronica, Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J., Parson, J., Meitzner, G., Cruz, G., Herrera, I. Characterization of Gold Nanoparticle Formation by Oat and Wheat Biomasses: X-Ray absorption Spectroscopy Studies. SACNAS National Conference, Austin TX. October 21-25, 2004.
  9. De la Rosa, Guadalupe, Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J., Martinez-Martinez, A., Castillo, H.A. Low Molecular Weight Toils and Macronutrient Response to Cadmium (II) Stress in Tumbleweed (Salsola Kali) A Potential Cadmium Hyperaccumulator. SACNAS National Conference, Austin TX, October 21-25, 2004.
  10. Arias, Jack, Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Cruz-Jimenez, G., Peralta-Videa, J., Rodriguez, E. Screening of Potential Plant Species form El Paso -Juarez Region for Selenium Removal. SACNAS National Conference, Austin TX, October 21-25, 2004.
  11. Lopez, Laura M., Peralta-Videa, J., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Using Plant Growth Promoters for the Enhancement of Lead Uptake by Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa). SACNAS National, Conference, Austin TX. October 21-25, 2004.
  12. Montes, Milka O., Martinez- Martinez, A., De la Rosa, G., Castillo, H.A., Peralta-Videa, J., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Response to Chromium-Induced Stress by Convolvulus Arvensis L.: Uptake, Speciation and Enzymatic Activity. SACNAS National Conference, Austin TX. October 21-25, 2004.
  13. Rodriguez, Elena, Parson, J.G., Peralta-Videa, J., Meitzner, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Enhancing Gold Phytoextraction by Using Chelating Agent. SACNAS National Conference, Austin TX. October 21-25, 2004.
  14. Pelayo B., H., Martinez, A., Corral, R., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Busqueda de metales pesados y metaloides en plantas asociadas al Rio Bravo. XVI Congresso Mexicano de Botanica, Sociedad Botanica de Mexico, Oaxacam Oaxaca, Octubre 17-22, 2004.
  15. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Rodriguez, E., Parsons, J.G., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Meitzner, G. Use of ICP and XAS to determine the enhancement of gold phytoextraction by Chilopsis linearis using complexing agents. European Conference on Analytical Chemistry, Salamanca, Spain September 5-10, 2004.
  16. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Use of Plants for Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal and Production of Metal Nanoparticles. The XXXVIth International Conference on Coordination Chemistry. Merida, Yucatan, MX, July 18-23, 2004.
  17. Arias, J.A., Cruz-Jimenez, G., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Rodriguez, E., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Study of selenium uptake and tolerance by tecoma stans (Yellow Bells). Desert Southwest Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 1st Annual Meeting Program. El Paso, TX. June 25-26, 2004.
  18. Rodriguez, E., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R. Ammonium Thiocyanate Enhances Gold Phytoextraction. Desert Southwest Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 1st Annual Meeting Program. El Paso, TX. June 25-26, 2004.
  19. De la Rosa, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Aldrich, M., Cruz-Jimenez, G. Agar and hydroponics studies on Pb (II) absorption by tumbleweed (Salsola kali): Effect of EDTA on Pb (II) uptake and translocation. Desert Southwest Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 1st Annual Meeting Program. El Paso, TX. June 25-26, 2004. Second Place Poster Presentation Award Winner.
  20. Sawalha, M. F., Peralta-Videa, J. R., Parson, J. G., Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. Chemical and spectroscopic approaches to determine the adsorption of chromium species to saltbush (Atriplex canescens) biomass: A batch biotechnology process. Desert Southwest Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 1st Annual Meeting Program. El Paso, TX. June 25-26, 2004. First Place Oral Presentation Award Winner.
  21. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J. L., Peralta-Videa, J. R., De la Rosa, G., Arias, J. A., Rodriguez, E. Screening of potential plant species from El Paso-Juarez for selenium removal. Desert Southwest Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. 1st Annual Meeting Program. El Paso, TX. June 25-26, 2004.
  22. A. Duarte-Moller, P. Sanchez-Santiago, M.L. Lopez, J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, J.A. Lopez, W. Durrer, M.A. Ramos. EXELFS Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles, Produced by Esterified Hop Biomass Deposited on Si Substrates by the Spray Pyrolysis Technique. SAMPE 2004 (49th ISSE). Long Beach, CA, May 16-20, 2004.
  23. Sawalha, M.F., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parson, J.G., Gonzalez, J.H. Use of ICP/OES and XAS to Look at the Cadmium (II) Absorption by Saltbush (ATRIPLEX CANESCENS) Biomass. 2004 Student Research Expo "envision the future". The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, April 19, 2004.
  24. Montes, M.O., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Convolvulus Arvensis L: A Potential Phytoremediator of Cadmium, Chromium and Copper Contaminated Sites. 2004 Student Research Expo "envision the future". The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, April 19, 2004.
  25. Herrera, I., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Tiemann, K.J. Flow Studies and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy of Silver (I) Absorption by Alfalfa Biomass. 2004 Student Research Expo "envision the future". The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, April 19, 2004.
  26. De La Rosa, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Aldrich, M., Cruz-Jimenez, G. Agar and Hydroponics Studies on Pb (II) Absorption by Tumbleweed (Salsolakali): Effect of EDTA on Pb (II) Uptake and Translocation. 2004 Student Research Expo "envisions the future". The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, April 19, 2004.
  27. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Arias, J.A., De la Rosa, G. Study of Selenium Tolerance and Uptake by Convolvulus arvensis (bindweed). 2004 Student Research Expo "envision the future". The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, April 19, 2004.
  28. Armendariz, V., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Yacaman, M.J., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Herrera, I., Lopez, M.L. Gold Nanoparticles Formation by Avena sativa (OAT) and Triticum aestivum (WHEAT) Biomasses. 2004 Student Research Expo "envision the future". The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, April 19, 2004.
  29. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Aplicacion de la espectroscopia de absorcion de rayos X en muestras de interes ambiental. Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro. Queretaro, MX, March 17, 2004.
  30. Aldrich, M., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Spectroscopic methods for Cr 6 remediation by mesquite. Perkin Elmer instruments "AA/ICP-Emission Users' Group meetings". Albuquerque, NM, February 25-March 4, 2004. (Invited Talk)
  31. Parson, J.G., Tiemann, K.J., Peralta-Vieda, J.R., LeMone, D.V., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Phytoremediation generalized overview with specific focus on the remediation of uranium form water. Waste Management Symposium 2004. Tucson, AZ, February 29 - March 4, 2004.
  32. Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. Use of XAS and ICP/OES to study the gold, silver and chromium uptake by living alfalfa and mesquite plants. The Tenth Annual CAMD Users Meeting. Baton Rouge, LA. April 16, 2004. Keynote Speaker.
  33. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Aldrich, M.V., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons, J.G. Reduction pf health risks due to chromium (VI) using mesquite: a potential Cr hyperaccumulator. 227th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. Anaheim, CA, March 28- April 1, 2004.
  34. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., De la Rosa, G. Larrea tridentata and Salvia roemeriana: Potencial selenium hyperaccumulator desert plant species. 227th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. Anaheim, CA, March 28- April 1, 2004.
  35. Montes, M., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., de la Rosa, G. Convolvulus arvensis L.: a potential phytoremediator of cadmium, chromium, and copper contaminates sites. 227th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. Anaheim, CA, March 28- April 1, 2004.
  36. De la Rosa, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Aldrich, M.V. Effect of EDTA on Pb (II) uptake and translocation by tumbleweed (Salsola kali); agar and hydroponics studies. 227th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. Anaheim, CA, March 28- April 1, 2004.
  37. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Aplicacion de la espectroscopía de absorcion de Rayos X en muestras de interes ambiental. Queretaro, Qro. Mexico, Marzo 17, 2004.
  38. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Mary Aldrich. Spectroscopic Methods for Cr (VI) Remediation by Mesquite. AA/ICP-Emission User' Group Meetings. Perking Elmer Co. El Paso, Texas, March 3, 2004, Scottsdale, Arizona. Guest Speaker.
  39. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Mary Aldrich. Spectroscopic Methods for Cr (VI) Remediation by Mesquite. AA/ICP-Emission User' Group Meetings. Perking Elmer Co. El Paso, Texas, February 26, 2004, El Paso Texas. Guest Speaker.
  40. López, J.A., Arcaraz, O., Duarte Moller, A., Durrer, W., Gardea Torresdey, J.L., López, F., Ramos, M.A., Rodríguez, S.Y., and Zubia, D. "Radiation studies in engineering, environmental science and industry at UTEP. International Symposium on Radiation Physics", held at ININ/UNAM in Mexico City, Dec. 1-3, 2003.
  41. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Aldrich, M.V., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons, J.G. 2003. Mesquite: a Desert Plant Potentially Usable to Phytoremediate Chromium Contaminated Soil. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) 24th Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, 9 - 13 November 2003. (Invited Talk).
  42. Rodriguez, E., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., and Peralta-Videa J.R. 2003. Chilopsis linearis and Tecoma stans: Desert Plant Species Potentially Usable for Phytomining. American Water Resource Association, Annual Water Resource Conference, San Diego, CA Nov. 3-6, 2003.
  43. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Phytoremediation. UTEP Minority Institution for Excellence Seminar, El Paso, TX. Oct 29, 2003.
  44. Aldrich, M.V., J.T. Ellzey Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J., J.H. Gonzalez Lead Uptake and Effects of EDTA on Lead-Tissue Concentrations in the Desert Species Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) The 19th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments and Water. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. Oct 20-23, 2003
  45. De la Rosa, G., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Montes, M., Parsons, J.G., and Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. 2003. Cadmium uptake and translocation in tumbleweed (Salsola kali), a potential Cd-hyperaccumulator desert plant species: ICP/OES and XAS studies. 30th Annual SSRL Users' Meeting, Palo Alto, CA, Oct 8-10, 2003 (Invited Talk)
  46. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. 2003, Phytoremediation technologies for the removal of heavy metals from the environment. 2003, SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003 (Invited speaker)
  47. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Study of Selenium Accumulation by Some Desert Plants. Poster, 2003, SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003.
  48. Herrera, I., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Armendariz, V., Parsons, J.G., Dokken, K., and Tiemann, K.J., Flow Studies and X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy of Silver (I) Adsorption by Alfalfa Biomass. 2003, SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003. First Price Oral Presentation Award Winner
  49. Kretschmer, X., and Pingitore, N.E., 2003, Synchrotron Radiation Study of Pb and As in Air Filter Particulate Matter: American Chemical Society, New York, Abstract #143.
  50. Kretschmer, X., and Pingitore, N.E., 2003, Synchrotron Radiation Study of Pb and As in Air Filter Particulate Matter: American Chemical Society, New York, Abstract #143.
  51. De la Rosa, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Aldrich, M.V., Montes, M.O. and Peralta-Videa, J.R., Agar and Hydroponics Studies on Pb (II) Absorption by Tumbleweed (Salsola kali): Effect of EDTA on Pb (II) Uptake and Translocation. 2003, SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003.
  52. Lopez, M.L., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Troiani, H., Jose-Yacaman, M., Herrera, I., Armendariz, V., De la Rosa, G., and Peralta-Videa, J.R., Metal Gold Nanoparticles Obtained By Hop Biomass (Humulus lupulus). 2003 SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003.
  53. Rodriguez, E., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., and Peralta-Videa, J.R., Phytomining Potential of Chilopsis Linearis, a Desert Plant Species. 2003 SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM Oct 2-5, 2003.
  54. Armendariz, V., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Lopez, M.L., Parsons, J.G., Herrera, I., Jose-Yacaman, M., Gold Binding and Nanoparticles Formation by Oat (Avena sativa) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum). 2003 SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003.
  55. Montes, M. O., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., De la Rosa, G., Diaz, B.C. Convolvulus arvensis A Potential Phytoremediator for Chromium Contaminated Soils. 2003 SACNAS Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2-5, 2003.
  56. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Uso de plantas en la remediación de metales pesados y formación de nanoparticulas. Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas. Orador invitado a la celebración del 40 aniversario. Octubre, 2003. Keynote Speaker.
  57. Anderson, C.W.N., Stewart, R.B., Moreno, F.N., Wreesmann, C.T.J., Gardea- Torresdey, J.L., Robinson, B.H. and Meech, J.A., Gold phytomining. Novel developments in a plant-based mining system. International Gold 2003 Conference: New Industrial Applications of Gold, September 27-29, 2003. Vancouver, Canada,
  58. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Fitoremediacion, 2003. Ciencia de Frontera, Instituto de Ingenieria y Technologia, September 20, Universidad Autonoma Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. (Invited Talk)
  59. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Exploring the use of alfalfa and tumbleweed to restore, mercury, lead and selenium contaminated sites. Washington, DOE meeting, Sept 20, 2003. Washington DC.
  60. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., De la Rosa, G., Parsons, J.G., Phytoremediation Technologies for the Removal of Toxic Heavy Metal Ions from Contaminated Waters and Soils. Key Note Speaker, International IUPAC Southern and Eastern Africa Network of Analytical Chemists (SEANAC) Conference. Gaborone - Botswana, July 7-10, 2003. Session Chair Honor Committee
  61. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Gomez, E., Peralta-Videa, J., Parsons, J.G., Troiani, H., and Jose-Yacaman, M. Formation of Noble Metal Nanoparticles Inside Live Alfalfa Plants. International Conference of the Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI). June 7-15, Bariloche, Argentina.
  62. Troiani, H, E., Camacho-Bragado, Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., and Jose-Yacaman, M. Formation of Carbon Fullerenes by electron irradiation inj the TEM in the Presence of Gold Nanoparticles. International Conference of the Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI). June 7-15, Bariloche, Argentina.
  63. J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, K.J. Tiemann, M.L. Lopez, G. Gamez, J.R. Peralta, K. Dokken, M.J. Yacaman, Generating Gold nanoparticles using alfalfa biomass: A novel application of Phytoremediation. 2003 Meeting on Nanotechnology and Its Potential Role in Homeland Security, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, June, 2-5, 2003.
  64. Contreras, C., de la Rosa, G., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Removal of copper using a humin-silica based biopolyer. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  65. Armendariz, V., Gardea-Torresdey, J., Jose-Yacaman, M., Gonzalez, J., Herrera, I., and Parsons, J. Gold nanoparticle formation by oat and wheat biomasses. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  66. De la Rosa, G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons, J.G., Montes, M. Potential Cd hyperaccumulation by tumbleweed: ICP/OES and XAS studies. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  67. Delgado-Rios, M., Manzanares, L., Keer, A., Duarte, J.A., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Suspended metallic nanoparticles study by electron microscopy in the atmosphere of Chihuahua City. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  68. J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, E. Gomez, J.R. Peralta-Videa, K. J. Tiemann, J.G. Parsons, H. Troiani y M. Jose-Yacaman. Fitoremediación de metales pesados y formación de nanoparticulas usando plantas de alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). IV Semana de Quimica de la Universidad de Juarez, April 1-4, 2003. (Invited Speaker).
  69. Aldrich, M.V., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J., and Parsons, J.G. Uptake and reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (III) by mesquite (Prosopis spp.): Chromate-plant interaction in hydroponics and solid media studies using XAS. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  70. Romero-Gonzalez, J., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Rodriguez, E. Determining the equilibrium and kinetic parameters of the Cr (VI) and Cr (III) adsorption from aqueous solutions by Agave Lechuguilla Biomass. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  71. Montes, M.O., Gardea-Toresdey, J.L., Peralta-Videa, J.R., De la Rosa G. Use of Convolvulus arvensis L. To phytoextract cadmium, chromium and copper. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  72. Herrera, I., Tiemann, K.J., Armendariz, V., Parsons, J., Dokken, K., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Batch experiments and X-Ray spectroscopy studies of Silver (I) binding to Medicago Sativa. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso April 17, 2003.
  73. Cruz-Jimenez G., Peralta-Videa J., De la Rosa G., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. Preliminary study of selenium accumulation of some native species from the Chihuahuan Desert. 2003. Student Research Expo. University of Texas at El Paso, April 17, 2003.
  74. J.L Gardea-Torresdey, M. Laura Lopez, J.R. Peralta-Videa, V. Armendariz, I. Herrera, M. Jose Yacaman, H. Troani. Gold nanoparticles produced by native and chemically modified hop biomass. 2003 7th. International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry. University of Guanajuato, April 1-5, 2003.
  75. Carolina Contreras, Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey, Guadalupe de la Rosa, Jose R. Peralta-Videa. Removal of Copper using a Humin-Silica based biopolymer. 2003 7th. International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry. University of Guanajuato, April 1-5, 2003.
  76. M.V. Aldrich, J.L. Gardea-Torresdey, J.R. Peralta Vida, and J.G. Parsons. Uptake and reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) mesquite (Prosopis spp.): An X-ray absorption spectroscopic study. 2003. International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry. University of Guanajuato, April 1-5, 2003.
  77. Jaime Romero Gonzalez, Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey, Jose R. Peralta Videa, Elena Rodriguez Rodriguez. Determining the equilibrium and kinetic parameters of the Cr(VI) and Cr(III) absorption from aqueous solutions by agave lechuguilla biomass. 2003. International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry. University of Guanajuato, April 1-5, 2003.
  78. Guadalupe de la Rosa, Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey, Jose R. Peralta-Videa, Jason G. Parsons, Milka Montes. Potential Cd Hyperaccumulation by tumbleweed: ICP/OES and XAS studies. 2003. International Symposium on Applied Bioinorganic Chemistry. University of Guanajuato, April 1-5, 2003.
  79. De la Rosa, G; Gardea-Torresdey, J.L.; Peralta-Videa, J.R.; Parsons, J.G.; Montes, M. ICP/OES and XAS studies of the Cd uptake by tumbleweed. 225th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003.
  80. Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., Gomez, E., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Tiemann, K.J., Parsons, J.G., Trolani, H., and Jose-Yacaman, M. (2003). Use of XAS and TEM to determine the uptake of gold and silver and nanoparticle formation by living alfalfa plants. 225th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003. (Invited Speaker).
  81. Contreras, C., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L., de la Rosa, G., Peralta-Videa, J.R. (2003). Flow rate and interference studies for copper (II) binding to a humin biopolymer: column and batch experiments. 225th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Division of Environmental Chemistry. New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, 2003. First Price Oral Presentation Award Winner
  82. Kretschmer, X., Pingitore, N.E., and Cruz-Jimenez, G., 2002, Incorporation of Arsenic in Mammal Bone: X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Eos Trans. AGU, 83(47) Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract B51B-0728, F202. 87. Lytle, F.W., Pingitore, N.E., and Giambastiani, M., 2002, Iron Valence in the Hydration Layer of Obsidian: Characterization by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Twenty-Eighth Great Basin Anthropological Conference. 88. Pingitore, N.E., and Cruz-Jimenez, G., and Wellington, G.M., 2002, Bromine in Scleractinian Coral Aragonite: X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Eos Trans. AGU 83(19), Spring Meet. Supple., B31A-09, S95.
  83. Kretschmer, X., Pingitore, N.E., and Cruz-Jimenez, G., 2002, Incorporation of Arsenic in Mammal Bone: X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Eos Trans. AGU, 83(47) Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract B51B-0728, F202.
  84. Pingitore, N.E., and Cruz-Jimenez, G., and Wellington, G.M., 2002, Bromine in Scleractinian Coral Aragonite: X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Eos Trans. AGU 83(19), Spring Meet. Supple., B31A-09, S95.
  85. Pingitore, N.E., Cruz-Jimenez, G., and Price, T.D., 2001, Incorporation of Trace Elements in Ancient and Modern Human Bones: An X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy Study: Eos Trans. AGU 82(47), Fall Meet. Supple., B22A-0136, F177.
  86. Pingitore, N.E., Villalobos, J., Cruz-Jimenez, G., and Wellington, G., 2001, Incorporation of Potassium in Scleractinian Coral Aragonite: Preliminary X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: Eos Trans. AGU, 82(20), Spring Meet. Supple. V41B-04, S434.
  87. Pingitore, N.E., Cruz-Jimenez, G., 2001, Synchrotron Study of Strontium in Modern and Ancient Human Bones: Eos Trans. AGU, 82(20), Spring Meet. Supple., V41B-03, S434.
  88. Cruz-Jimenez, G., Pingitore, N.E., Gardea-Torresdey, J. L. Espino, T.T., 2001, Preliminary Speciation of Toxic Elements in air Filters from the El Paso-Juarez Border Region Using X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy: 28th Annual Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory Users' Meeting, Stanford University, Menlo Park, California. October 17-19.
  89. R.R.Chianelli, The Role of Carbon in Catalysis by Transition Metal Sulfide Catalysts, UNAM Meeting, Ensenada, Mexico, January 24, 2001.
  90. "The Forgotten Role of Carbon in Transition Metal Sulfide Catalytic Materials" Second International Symposium on the Molecular Aspect of Catalysis by Sulfides, Porquerolles, France, May 14-18, 2001.
  91. "The Forgotten Role of Carbon in Transition Metal Sulfide Catalytic Materials" Second International Symposium on the Molecular Aspect of Catalysis by Sulfides, XVII Symposio Iberamericano de Catalisis, Porlamar, Isla de Margarita, Venezuela, September, 19, 2002.
  92. "HRTEM, Synchrotron, and Simulation Techniques Applied to Activity and Selectivity Correlations in Hydrodesulphurization Catalysts"; Russell R. Chianelli, Myriam Perez De la Rosa, Gilles Berhault Miguel José Yácaman Apurva Mehta Sergio Fuentes. VI Congreso Nacional de la Asociación Mexicana de Microscopía y Reunión Nacional de Microanálisi, CIMAV, Chihuahua, Mexcio, October 3, 2002.
  93. Advanced Synchrotron and Simulation Techniques Applied to Problems in Catalytic Materials Science; Russell R. Chianelli SSRL User’s Meeting, Workshop: Opportunities in Catalysis Research Using Synchrotron Radiation, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Palo Alto, California, October 7-9, 2002.
  94. The Materials Corridor Initiative (MCI) - Transition Metal Sulfide Catalytic Materials Azul Maya - A Complex Hybrid Material, Russell R. Chianelli – INSTITUTO MEXICANODE INGENIEROS QUIMICOS, A.C., Friday, October 23, 2002,Juarez – Mexico.
  95. "HRTEM, Synchrotron, and Simulation Techniques Applied to Activity and Selectivity Correlation in Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts", Myriam Perez De la Rosa, Gilles Berhault, Miguel José Yácaman, Apurva Mehta, Sergio Fuentes, Russell R. Chianelli, 18th North American Catalysis Society Meeting, June 1-6, 2003, Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach, Cancún, México.
  96. " Advanced Synchrotron and Simulation Techniques Applied to Problems in Materials Science: Fuel Cells, Catalysts and Maya Blue", Russell R. Chianelli and Lori A. Polette, Symposium 22, Synchrotron Radiation in Materials Research, XII International Materials Research Congress 2003, AUGUST 17 – 21, 2003 MARRIOT CASA MAGNA, Cancún, México.
  97. " Advanced Synchrotron and Simulation Techniques Applied to Problems in Materials Science: Fuel Cells, Catalysts and Maya Blue", Russell R. Chianelli, ASTATPHYS2003, August 14-17, 2003, Puerto Vallarta, Cancún, México.