The 70th Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society October 31-November 3, 2018 Augusta, GA Michael Bronikowski and Robert Lascola, Program Chairs WEDNESDAY MORNING Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Estes A Chemistry Applications of Neutron Scattering Cosponsored by NUCL Financially supported by Shull Wollan Center – a Joint Institute for Neutron Sciences J. Z. Larese, Organizer, Presiding 8:00 Introductory Remarks. 8:15 1. Investigating phase transitions and structure changes under applied conditions with neutron scattering. C. Hoffmann, A.J. Schultz, C. Fancher 8:45 2. Upgraded diffractometer at HFIR, HB-2C: WAND2. M. Frontzek, K.M. Andrews, A.B. Jones, R. Whitfield, B. Chakoumakos, J. Fernandez-Baca 9:15 3. Adsorption of cycloalkanes on MgO (100), graphite and hexagonal boron nitride: A thermodynamic, modeling and neutron scattering study. F. Wahida, J.Z. Larese 9:35 4. Solution structure of an intramembrane aspartyl protease via small angle neutron scattering. R.L. Lieberman, S. Naing, R. Oliver, K.L. Weiss, V. Urban 9:55 Intermission. 10:15 5. Next-generation neutron vibrational spectroscopy of organic molecular crystals, cocrystals, and polymorphs: Applications for benchmarking density functional theory calculations. A. Sedova, A. Pandey 10:35 6. New insights on the nature of pressure induced amorphous ices. C.A. Tulk, J. Molaison, D. Klug, A. Makhluf, C. Manning 11:05 7. Probing the structures and dynamics of biological interfaces by neutron scattering. J. Majewski WEDNESDAY MORNING, 10/31/18 Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Lamar C Frontiers in Nucleic Acid Chemistry J. T. Petty, Organizer, Presiding 8:00 Introductory Remarks. 8:05 8. Essential nature of nucleic acids. L.D. Williams 8:45 9. Understanding immunomodulation of nucleic acid nanoparticles. K. Afonin 9:15 10. Advances in the use of large polyamides against double-stranded DNA tumor viruses. J.K. Bashkin, E. Csiki-Fejer, C.H. Castaneda, R.M. Schafer, S. Sreelatha, S.A. Givan, C.A. Bottoms, C.A. Wilke, N.N. Miller, R.A. Kvistad 9:45 Intermission. 10:00 11. Enzymatic morphing of nucleotides monophosphates into potent antibiotics. S.G. Van Lanen 10:30 12. DNA in tight spaces: Linking structure, stability and protection in sperm chromatin. J.E. Derouchey 11:00 13. Uncovering universal rules governing the selectivity of the archetypal DNA glycosylase TDG. T. Dodd, C. Yan, B. Kossmann, K. Martin, I.N. Ivanov 11:30 14. Configurational and conformational equilibria of the N6-(2-Deoxy-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-2,6- diamino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-5-N-methylformamidopyrimidine(MeFapy-dG) lesion in DNA. M.P. Stone, S.N. Bamberger, C.K. Malik, M.W. Voehler, S.K. Brown, H. Pan, T.L. Johnson-Salyard, C.J. Rizzo Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Estes B Mass Spectrometry Methods in Nuclear Science Cosponsored by NUCL B. W. Ticknor, Organizer, Presiding 8:00 Introductory Remarks. 8:05 15. Measurement of main group elements in nuclear materials by triple quadrupole ICP-MS. N. Fletcher, C.R. Hexel, B.W. Ticknor, D. Bostick, K. Rogers 8:25 16. New developments in the field of high resolution low mass spectrometry. C.B. Mauldin, J.A. Farmer, C.D. Blair, S.K. Hall, B. Oliy, B. Ferguson 8:45 17. Thermal ionization mass spectrometry and quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry in a production analytical laboratory. R.B. Thomas, M.R. Nelson, M.A. Bernard, M.T. Whiteside 9:05 18. Photodissociation of uranium oxide cluster cations. J.H. Marks, P. Kahn, M. Vasiliu, D.A. Dixon, M.A. Duncan 9:25 Intermission. 9:45 19. Generation and characterization of uranium particulate test materials for nuclear safeguards applications. M.G. Bronikowski, M. DeVore, D. Dick, W. Kuhne, T. Tenner, M.S. Wellons, T. Williamson 10:15 20. Paper spray ionization mass spectrometry for rapid chemical and isotopic characterization of trace uranium samples. J.M. Mannion, M.S. Wellons, C.R. Shick, W. Kuhne 10:35 21. New paradigm in plasma source mass spectrometry: Coupling the liquid sampling-atmospheric pressure glow discharge (LS-APGD) microplasma with an Orbitrap mass analyzer. R.K. Marcus 11:15 Concluding Remarks. The Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society 2 Augusta, GA October 31 – November 3, 2018 WEDNESDAY MORNING, 10/31/18 Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Oglethorpe G Nuclear Measurements: Radiochemical Analyses & Nuclear Non-Destructive Assays Cosponsored by NUCL D. P. Diprete, Organizer, Presiding 8:00 22. Recent developments in radioanalytical methods at the Savannah River Laboratory: Challenges and successes. S. Maxwell 8:30 23. Availability of customized comparison materials. L. Jassin 8:50 24. Compton and pinhole imaging of distributed plutonium-238 holdup. T. Aucott, A. Brand, D.P. Diprete 9:10 25. Calorimetry at the Savannah River Site: An overview of the role of calorimeters in the processing and control of special nuclear material. A. Brand, T. Aucott, K. Fenker 9:30 26. Comparison of analytical methods for total mercury in radioactive waste. T.L. White, L. Brown, M. Jones, B. Looney 9:50 27. Speciation of elemental and ionic mercury in radioactive tank waste at SRNL. A.J. Boggess, T.L. White, M. Jones, C.J. Bannochie 10:10 Intermission. 10:25 28. Novel method for analysis of 107Pd in Savannah River site radioactive waste matrices. K. Fenker, D.P. Diprete 10:45 29. Measurement of americium and curium isotopes in Savannah River site high activity waste sludge. M.A. Malek, D.P. Diprete 11:00 30. Analysis of I-129 in high activity waste matrices at the Savannah River Site. V.Q. Nguyen, D.P. Diprete 11:15 31. Ra-226 analyses on Savannah River Site radioactive waste matrices. B. Shore, D.P. Diprete 11:30 32. Analytical applications of radiochemical extractants for Cesium isotopes. T.K. Deason, D.P. Diprete Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Lamar B Biological Chemistry A. C. Spencer, Organizer A. Nag, Presiding 8:10 33. Visual data mining framework of the genetic code: The DRAM Form. J.M. DeMassa 8:30 34. Dissecting the mechanism of host shutoff by SARS coronavirus using proteomics and bioinformatics tools. A. Nag, G. Gomez, P.K. Chockalingam, F. Gonzalez, M. Dodhia 8:50 35. Visualization of the morphological hallmarks of apoptosis with an optimized optogenetic actuator of mitochondrial membrane permeabilization. R.M. Hughes, W.C. Godwin 9:10 36. Identifying crotonylation modification on and by HAT1. L. Ngo, Y. Zheng 9:30 37. Panchromatic Os(II) complexes for photodynamic therapy. J. Roque, P. Barrett, E. Bradner, G. Shi, T. Sainuddin, S. Monro, R. Hennigar, C. Cameron, S.A. McFarland 9:50 Intermission. 10:10 38. Sensor globin domain of PdGCS modulates the concerted synthesis/hydrolysis of c-di-GMP. D.C. Patterson, E.E. Weinert The Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society 3 Augusta, GA October 31 – November 3, 2018 WEDNESDAY MORNING, 10/31/18 10:30 39. Viability of CHO cells after exposition to CdSTe quantum dots. L. Alamo-Nole, M. Borrero-Pabon, K. De Jesus-Mateo, M. Velazquez-Rodriguez 10:50 40. Mechanistic studies on iron sensing and regulation in yeast S. cerevisiae. A.N. Albetel, C.E. Outten 11:10 41. Structure-function studies of innate immunity receptors toward pathogen sensing. C. Kim 11:30 42. Characterization of interaction of serum albumin with synthetic cannabinoids and small molecules. O.A. Vanderpuye, A. Lampkin, J. Jones, B. Phillips Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Oglethorpe H Chemical Education J. Mannion, Organizer J. A. Struss, Presiding 8:10 43. Using computational chemistry to explore chemical concepts. T.C. Devore 8:30 44. Advancing open source instruments for science education. J.S. Summers, K. Eggles 8:50 45. Using time-resolved spectroscopy in the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. M.P. Hill 9:10 46. International inquiry of water quality for a sustainable future. K.M. Mullaugh, W.R. Veal, J.N. Ervin, L. Prosser, A.E. Reeves, K.N. Weeks, T.E. Vereen 9:30 47. How safe is your drinking water? Integrating research into the General Chemistry curriculum. B. Castillo, K. Reale-Munroe 9:50 Intermission. 10:10 48. Electrophilic aromatic alkylation via carbocation rearrangement. J.A. Struss, J. Jones 10:30 49. Identify and compare microenvironment of unknown amino acids based on their hydropathy indices, isoelectric pH, and pKa values: An investigative approach. V.C. Waghulde, U. Panse 10:50 50. Determination of pesticide residues in vegetable samples. E. Bullington, C.H. Lisse 11:10 51. Titration of the bases extracted from banana peel ashes. B.B. Miburo 11:30 52. Microwave synthesis changing the way we teach undergraduate labs and summer academies. E.A. Nalley Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center Oglethorpe F Analytical Chemistry W. A. Spencer, Organizer, Presiding 8:30 Introductory Remarks. 8:35 53. Potassium hydroxide treated biochar for efficient removal of rhodamine B, Cr, Cd, and Pb in aqueous media. A. Herath, C. Layne, T.E. Mlsna 8:55 54. Graphene-coated pine wood biochar to decontaminate copper from aqueous solutions. H. Samaraweera 9:15 55. New safer and greener testing method for manganese concentration in drinking water. A.M. Holmes, B.W. Vogler, E.A. Waddell 9:35 56. Simple photochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formate under mild acidic conditions. O. Omadoko 9:55 Intermission. The Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society 4 Augusta, GA October 31 – November 3, 2018 WEDNESDAY MORNING, 10/31/18 10:15 57. Squarylium STP dye labeling of synthetic cathinones for analysis by capillary electrophoresis with laser induced fluorescence detection. J. Buchanan, C.L. Colyer, T. Maeda, T. Ashida 10:35 58. Effects of peptide structure on enhanced protonation upon addition of chromium(II) during electrospray ionization mass spectrometry.