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Kirk D Rector, 54Los Alamos, NM

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Kirk M Rector Davin Rector Kirk
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Los Alamos, NM   

Santa Rosa, CA   

Santa Cruz, NM   

Espanola, NM   

Hc 64 BOX 15-2, Santa Cruz, NM 87567   

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Location:
228 Maple Dr, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Industry:
Nanotechnology
Work:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Group Leader Los Alamos National Laboratory 2008 - Oct 2011
Scientist 4 Los Alamos National Laboratory 2008 - Oct 2011
Deputy Group Leader Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy Los Alamos National Laboratory Mar 2003 - Jun 2008
Technical Staff Member Los Alamos National Laboratory Nov 1999 - Feb 2003
Frederick Reined Postdoctoral Fellow
Education:
Stanford University 1994 - 1999
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy, Chemistry Sonoma State University 1989 - 1994
Bachelors, Chemistry Santa Rosa High School 1985 - 1988
Skills:
Spectroscopy, Microscopy, Raman, Science, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Chemistry, Physics, Nanotechnology, Fluorescence Microscopy, Nanomaterials, Image Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Sers, Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Cbrne Forensics, Performance Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Scientific Facility Development, Personal Coaching, Government Contracting, Team Building, Department Budgeting, Raman Microscopy, Optical Microscopy, Infrared Analysis, Confocal Microscopy, Forensic Analysis, Digital Imaging, Biofuels, Uv/Vis, Plasmonics, Nanophotonics, Biophotonics, Ellipsometry, Profilometer, Neutron Scattering, Neutron Diffraction, Optical Tweezers, Forensic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Polarized Light Microscopy, X Ray Fluorescence, Nearfield Scanning Optical Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, 2D Materials, Actinides
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Incorporation Of Metal Nanoparticles Into Wood Substrate And Methods

US Patent:
2013019, Aug 8, 2013
Filed:
Apr 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/642060
Inventors:
Kirk D. Rector - Santa Cruz NM, US
Marcel Lucas - Los Alamos NM, US
Assignee:
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC - Los Alamos NM
International Classification:
B27K 3/00
G01N 33/46
US Classification:
73 6143, 427 8, 427230, 427553, 428541
Abstract:
Metal nano articles were incorporated into wood. Ionic liquids were used to expand the wood cell wall structure for nanoparticle incorporation into the cell wall structure. Nanoparticles of elemental gold or silver were found to be effective surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) imaging contrast or sensing agents. Nanoparticles of elemental iron were found to be efficient microwave absorbers and caused localized heating for disrupting the integrity of the lignocellulosic matrix. Controls suggest that the localized beating around the iron nanoparticles reduces losses of cellulose in the form of water volatiles and CO. The ionic liquid is needed during the incorporation process at room temperature. The use of small amounts of ionic liquid combined with the absence of an ionic liquid purification step and a lower energy and water use are expected to reduce costs in an up-scaled pretreatment process.

Process For Decomposing Lignin In Biomass

US Patent:
2013024, Sep 26, 2013
Filed:
Mar 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/426420
Inventors:
Kirk Davin Rector - Santa Cruz NM, US
Marcel Lucas - Pullman WA, US
Gregory Lawrence Wagner - Los Alamos NM, US
David Bryan Kimball - Los Alamos NM, US
Susan Kloek Hanson - Los Alamos NM, US
Assignee:
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC - Los Alamos NM
International Classification:
D21C 3/04
US Classification:
162 76
Abstract:
A mild inexpensive process for treating lignocellulosic biomass involves oxidative delignification of wood using an aqueous solution prepared by dissolving a catalytic amount of manganese (III) acetate into water and adding hydrogen peroxide. Within 4 days and without agitation, the solution was used to convert poplar wood sections into a fine powder-like delignified, cellulose rich materials that included individual wood cells.

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (Sers) Based Nanoparticle Composites

US Patent:
2010007, Mar 25, 2010
Filed:
Aug 3, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/534612
Inventors:
Kirk D. Rector - Santa Cruz NM, US
Kristy L. Nowak-Lovato - Los Alamos NM, US
Assignee:
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC - Los Alamos NM
International Classification:
G01N 33/53
US Classification:
435 71
Abstract:
Nanoparticle composites and method of use thereof for simultaneously sensing and probing a biological system, comprising providing a nanoparticle composite comprising a nanoparticle comprising a core and a shell; a first ligand bound to the nanoparticle, said first ligand capable of sensing pH; a second ligand bound to the nanoparticle, said second ligand distinct from said first ligand and capable of binding to a target; and bringing the nanoparticle composite into contact with the biological system to produce a first and a second pH-dependent signal; and analyzing the first or the second signal by means of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.

Possible Relatives

Cynthia Rector  David F Rector  Deanna Rector  Dale S Rector  Deborah R Rector  Dana L Rector  Debra F Rector  Kirk Johnson  Kirk S Johnston  Kirk R Stanford 

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