Ryan and Vlad have had their paper, “Synthesis of Conjugated Polymers Containing DIBAC-Derived Triazole Monomers” accepted in Macromolecules. In this paper they describe the preparation of a new class of conjugated polymers containing cyclooctyne-derived triazole structures. Congratulations to Ryan and Vlad.

Victoria Mackey defended her M.Sc., entitled “The Synthesis of Dendrimer-Based Infection Imaging Probes”. Congratulations Victoria!

(Victoria drinking from the special chalice at the Phoenix after the defense)

Jim Mayo defended his Ph.D., entitled “Preparation and Properties of Reversible Polymers and Self-Assembly of Carbon Nanotubes”. Congratulations Dr. Mayo!

I would like to thank those graduate students who nominated me for this award. Although I did not receive one of the two awards that were given, just being nominated is an honour. I am humbled to be among the other fantastic nominees, and am thankful to the students for taking the time and effort to complete the nomination. I am also extremely fortunate to be working with a team of wonderfully talented students. I appreciate this nomination very much!

Patigul Imin defended her Ph.D., entitled “Supramolecular Functionalization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes with Conjugated Polymers. Congratulations Dr. Imin!!

Alex was officially promoted to the rank of Professor.

Sabrina won 2nd place for her oral presentation at the CSC meeting in Quebec. Her presentation was entitled "Poly(ethylene oxide) Hydrogels for Cell Encapsulation".  Sabrina was the winner of an Ed Hileman Travel Award, which funded her trip to the conference. Congratulations to Sabrina!

A number of the Adronov Group members attended the CSC meeting. Nicole, Ryan, Sabrina, Victoria, Stuart, and Lukas all presented oral and poster presentations. They also enjoyed an evening of fun and excitement in a jail cell (as part of the Polymer Mixer).

Vlad Kardelis, formerly a 4GO9 student in the Adronov Group, has now joined the group as our newest MSc student. Welcome Vlad!

Darryl Fong and Mackenzie Richardson have joined the group as summer students. Welcome Darryl and Mackenzie!

Nicole Rice’s full paper, entitled “Supramolecular Interactions of High Molecular Weight Poly(2,7-carbazole)s with Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes” was accepted in Macromolecules. This paper describes a series of results involving the preparation of a new polycarbazole polymer and it’s use to functionalize and solubilize carbon nanotubes. This polymer exhibits one of the strongest interactions with nanotubes that we’ve seen. Congratulations to Nicole!