Abstract: A method of making boron oxide nanoparticles. The method can comprise sonochemically treating a composition comprising a boron oxide to form boron oxide nanoparticles. The method allows for the formation of these nanoparticles from non-toxic, inexpensive reagents and ambient reaction conditions. Additionally, the nanoparticles produced by the teachings described herein can be easily surface functionalized.

Abstract: The invention provides a nanovehicle, comprising: a core, wherein the core comprises at least one iron oxide: a shell surrounding the core, wherein the shell comprises at least one polymer; and at least one boron cluster. The invention provides a method of treating a disease, disorder, or disease condition in a subject, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the nanovehicle to the subject; and radiating the nanovehicle with neutrons. In various embodiments, the invention provides a method for detecting a cancer in a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of at least one nanoparticle of the present invention to the subject. The invention also provides the nanovehicles (e.g., nanoparticles) described herein in the form of various pharmaceutical formulations. The invention provides a kit, the kit comprises: a quantity of the nanovehicle (e.g., nanoparticle) described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods relating to a chemical transformation for the conjugation of unprotected peptide biomolecules via a SNAr process between highly fluorinated aryl moieties and thiols (“fluoroaryl-thiol-click”).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods relating to a chemical transformation for the conjugation of unprotected peptide biomolecules via a SNAr process between highly fluorinated aryl moieties and thiols (“fluoroaryl-thiol-click”).

Abstract: A method of separating a mixture of carbon dioxide and methane using a porous organic polymer material which includes non-planar monomeric building blocks linked by imide linkers wherein the polymer material selectively absorbs CO2. The polymer material can be chemically reduced to increase its selectivity toward CO2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks of metals and boron rich ligands, such as carboranes and icosahedral boranes. Methods of synthesizing and using these materials in gas uptake are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of separating a mixture of carbon dioxide and a hydrocarbon gas using a metal-organic framework (MOF) material having a three-dimensional carborane ligand structure.

Abstract: A method of separating a mixture of carbon dioxide and a hydrocarbon gas using a metal-organic framework (MOF) material having a three-dimensional carborane ligand structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks of metals and boron rich ligands, such as carboranes and icosahedral boranes. Methods of synthesizing and using these materials in gas uptake are disclosed.