CSULB Recent Publications

Accepted Publications:

K.P. Madden*, S.P. Mezyk*, Critical Review of Rate Constants for Reactions of Hydrogen Atoms in Aqueous Solution, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 2010.

K.L. Swancutt, S.P. Mezyk, J.J. Kiddle, Free-Radical-Induced Chemistry of Nedaplatin and Satraplatin under Physiological Conditions, to Radiation Research, 2009.

2010

[95] B.J. Mincher*, S.P. Mezyk*, W.J. Cooper, S.K. Cole, R.V. Fox, P.R. Gardinali, Free Radical Chemistry of Disinfection Byproducts. 3. Degradation Mechanisms of Chloronitromethane, Bromonitromethane and Dichloronitromethane, J. Phys. Chem. A, 114, 117-125 (2010).

2009:

[94] B.J. Mincher*, G. Elias, L.R. Martin, S.P. Mezyk, Radiation Chemistry and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem., 282, 645-649 (2009).

[93] S.P. Mezyk*, D.R. Hardison , K.E. O’Shea, W. Song, D.M. Bartels, W.J. Cooper, Radiation Chemistry of Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) Reaction Intermediates in Aqueous Solution: 2-Methoxy-2-methyl Propanal, 2-Methoxy-2-Propanol, and 2-Methoxy-2–Propanoic Acid, Chemosphere 77, 1352-1357 (2009).

[92] B.J. Mincher*, G. Modolo, S.P. Mezyk, The Effects of Radiation Chemistry on Solvent Extractions: 3. A Review of Fission Product Extraction, A Review of Actinide and Lanthanide Extraction, Solv. Ext. Ion Exch. 27, 579-606 (2009).

[91] B.J. Mincher* and S.P. Mezyk, Radiation Chemistry Effects on Radiochemistry: A Review of Examples Important Nuclear Power, Radiochim Acta, 97, 519-534 (2009).

[90] B.J. Mincher*, G. Modolo, S.P. Mezyk, The Effects of Radiation Chemistry on Solvent Extractions: 2. A Review of Fission Product Extraction, Solv. Ext. Ion Exch. 27, 331-353 (2009).

[89] K.G. Jones , W.J. Cooper, S.P. Mezyk*, Absolute Rate Constant Determination for the Reaction of Hydroxyl Radicals with Domoic and Kainic Acid in Aqueous Solution, Env. Sci. Technol., 43(17), 6764-6768, (2009).

[88] W.J. Cooper*, C. Cramer, N.H. Martin, S.P. Mezyk, K.E. O’Shea, C. von Sonntag, Free Radical Mechanisms for the Destruction of Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) via Advanced Oxidation Processes, Chem. Rev. 109: 1302-1345.

[87] J.R. Peller*, S.P. Mezyk*, W.J. Cooper, Bisphenol A Reactions with the Hydroxyl Radical: Diverse Pathways Determined between Deionized Water and Tertiary Treated Wastewater Solutions, Res. Chem Interm. 35: 21-34.

[86] W. Song*, W.J. Cooper, B.M. Peake, S.P. Mezyk, M.G. Nickelsen, K.E. O'Shea, Free-Radical-Induced Oxidative and Reductive Degradation of N,N'-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET): Kinetic Studies and Degradation Pathways, Wat. Res., 43: 635-642.

[85] L. Martin*, B.J. Mincher, and S.P. Mezyk*, Free Radical Chemistry of Lactic Acid/Lactate in Aqueous Solution: Relevance to the TALSPEAK process, J. Phys. Chem. A, 113: 141-145.

[84] B.J. Mincher*, G. Modolo, S.P. Mezyk, Review Article: The Effects of Radiation Chemistry on Solvent Extractions: 1. Conditions in Acidic Solution and a Review of TBP Radiolysis, Solv. Ext. Ion Exch. , 27: 1-25.

2008:

[83] S.P. Mezyk*, N.A. Landsman, K.L. Swancutt, C.N. Bradford, C.R. Cox, K.P. Madden, J.J. Kiddle, T.J. Clore , Free Radical Chemistry of Advanced Oxidation Process Removal of Nitrosamines in Water American Chemical Society Symposium Series 995 (Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: Occurrence, Formation, Health Effects, and Control) Eds. T. Karanfil, S.W. Krasner, P. Westerhoff, Y. Xie, 319-333.

[82] B.J. Mincher*, Leigh Martin, and S.P. Mezyk*, Free Radical Chemistry of TBP: Reactions of Hydroxyl Radicals, Hydrogen Atoms, and NO3 Radicals in Aqueous Solution, J. Phys. Chem. A, 112: 6275-6380.

[81] F. L. Rosario-Ortiz,* S.P. Mezyk, D.F.R. Doud, S.A. Snyder, Quantitative Correlation of Absolute Hydroxyl Radical Rate Constants with Non-Isolated Effluent Organic Matter Bulk Properties in Water, Env. Sci. Technol., 42: 5924-5930.

[80] F. L. Rosario-Ortiz*, S. P. Mezyk, E. C. Wert, D. F. R. Doud, M. K. Singh, M. Xin, S. Baik, S. A. Snyder, Effect of Oxidation on the Molecular and Kinetic Properties of Effluent Organic Matter J. Adv. Oxidat. Technol. 11: 529-535.

[79] W.J. Cooper*, W. Song, M. Gonsior, D. Kalnina, B.M. Peake, S.P. Mezyk, Recent Advances in Structure and Reactivity of Dissolved Organic Matter in Natural Waters, Wat. Sci. Tech.: Water Supply – WSTWS, 8.6: 615-623.

[78] W.J. Cooper*, S.P. Mezyk, J. R. Peller, S.K. Cole, W. Song, B.J. Mincher, Studies in Radiation Chemistry: Application to Ozonation and other Advanced Oxidation Processes, Ozone Sci. Engineer., 30: 58-642.

[77] W. Song*, W.J. Cooper, S.P. Mezyk, J. Greaves, B.M. Peake, Free Radical Redox Reactions of beta-Blockers in Aqueous Solution, Env. Sci, Technol., 42: 1256-1261.

2007:

[76] E.J. Edwards, P.H. Wilson, M.H. Anderson, S.P. Mezyk, S.M. Pimblott, D.M. Bartels, An Apparatus for the Study of High Temperature Water Radiolysis in a Nuclear Reactor: Calibration of Dose in a Mixed Neutron/Gamma Radiation Field, Rev. Sci. Instrum., 78:12401.

[75] B.J. Mincher*, R.S. Herbst, R.D. Tillotson, S.P. Mezyk, gamma-Radiation Effects on the Performances of HCCD-PEG for Cs and Sr Extraction, Solv. Extr. Ion Exch., 25: 747-755.

[74] K.L. Swancutt, S.P. Mezyk*, J.J. Kiddle, Free Radical Redox Chemistry of Platinum-Containing Anti-Cancer Drugs, Rad. Res., 168: 423-427.

[73] S.P. Mezyk*, T. Neubauer, W.J. Cooper, J.R. Peller, Free Radical Induced Oxidative and Reductive Degradation of Sulfa Drugs in Water: Absolute Kinetics and Efficiencies of Hydroxyl Radical and Hydrated Electron Reaction, J. Phys. Chem A. 111: 9019-9024.

[72] N.A. Landsman, K.L. Swancutt, C.N. Bradford, C.R. Cox, J.J. Kiddle, S.P. Mezyk*, Free Radical Chemistry of Advanced Oxidation Process Removal of Nitrosamines in Water, Env. Sci. Technol., 41: 5818-5823.

[71] B.J. Mincher*, S.P. Mezyk, W.F. Bauer, G. Elias, C. Riddle, D.R. Peterman, FPEX gamma-Radiolysis in the Presence of Nitric Acid, Solv. Extr. Ion Exch., 25, 593-601.

[70] P. Westerhoff, S.P. Mezyk, W.J. Cooper, D. Minakata, Direct Measurement of Hydroxyl Radical Rate Constants with Suwannee River Fulvic Acid and Other Dissolved Organic Matter Isolates, Env. Sci. Tech. 41: 2640-4646.

[69] S.K. Cole, W.J. Cooper, R.V. Fox, P.R. Gardinali, S.P. Mezyk, B.J. Mincher and K.E. O’Shea, Free Radical Induced Degradation of Trichloronitromethane (Chloropicrin) by Oxidation-Reduction Reactions in Water, Env. Sci. Tech. 41: 4732-4737.

[68] R. G. Rodriguez, C. Stewart, S. P. Mezyk, H. Rollins, B. J. Mincher, B. V. Fox, B. Phillips, and R. Brey, Thermal Lensing in a Supercritical Water Medium, J. Phys. Chem. A. 111: 468-471.

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