From fundamental science to product: A bottom-up approach to sunscreen development
Despite the pivotal role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sustaining life on Earth, overexposure
to this type of radiation can have catastrophic effects, such as skin cancer. Sunscreens, the …
to this type of radiation can have catastrophic effects, such as skin cancer. Sunscreens, the …
Applications of ultrafast spectroscopy to sunscreen development, from first principles to complex mixtures
Sunscreen formulations have been developed to provide an artificial protective barrier
against the deleterious effects of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in humans …
against the deleterious effects of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in humans …
Towards symmetry driven and nature inspired UV filter design
In plants, sinapate esters offer crucial protection from the deleterious effects of ultraviolet
radiation exposure. These esters are a promising foundation for designing UV filters …
radiation exposure. These esters are a promising foundation for designing UV filters …
Unravelling the keto–enol tautomer dependent photochemistry and degradation pathways of the protonated UVA filter avobenzone
JA Berenbeim, NGK Wong, MCR Cockett… - The Journal of …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Avobenzone (AB) is a widely used UVA filter known to undergo irreversible
photodegradation. Here, we investigate the detailed pathways by which AB photodegrades …
photodegradation. Here, we investigate the detailed pathways by which AB photodegrades …
Towards develo** novel and sustainable molecular light-to-heat converters
Light-to-heat conversion materials generate great interest due to their widespread
applications, notable exemplars being solar energy harvesting and photoprotection. Another …
applications, notable exemplars being solar energy harvesting and photoprotection. Another …
Mechanistic aspects of the photophysics of uva filters based on meldrum derivatives
Skin photoprotection against UVA radiation is crucial, but it is hindered by the sparsity of
approved commercial UVA filters. Sinapoyl malate (SM) derivatives are promising …
approved commercial UVA filters. Sinapoyl malate (SM) derivatives are promising …
Ultrafast nonadiabatic photoisomerization dynamics mechanism for the UV photoprotection of stilbenoids in grape skin
Y Shi, X Zhao, C Wang, Y Wang… - Chemistry–An Asian …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Natural UV photoprotection plays a vital role in physiological protection. It has been reported
that UVC radiation can make resveratrol (RSV) and piceatannol (PIC) accumulate in grape …
that UVC radiation can make resveratrol (RSV) and piceatannol (PIC) accumulate in grape …
[HTML][HTML] Photoisomerization of ethyl ferulate: A solution phase transient absorption study
Abstract Ethyl ferulate (ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate) is currently used as a
sunscreening agent in commercial sunscreen blends. Recent time-resolved gas-phase …
sunscreening agent in commercial sunscreen blends. Recent time-resolved gas-phase …
Map** the intrinsic absorption properties and photodegradation pathways of the protonated and deprotonated forms of the sunscreen oxybenzone
NGK Wong, JA Berenbeim, M Hawkridge… - Physical Chemistry …, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Sunscreens provide vital protection against the photodamaging effects of UV radiation,
however, many fundamental questions remain about the detailed mechanisms by which …
however, many fundamental questions remain about the detailed mechanisms by which …
Substitution effect on the nonradiative decay and trans→ cis photoisomerization route: a guideline to develop efficient cinnamate-based sunscreens
S Kinoshita, Y Harabuchi, Y Inokuchi… - Physical Chemistry …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Cinnamate derivatives are very useful as UV protectors in nature and as sunscreen reagents
in daily life. They convert harmful UV energy to thermal energy through effective …
in daily life. They convert harmful UV energy to thermal energy through effective …