Publications

Electronic structure orientation as a map of in-plane antiferroelectricity in β′-In2Se3

Polarization-dependent PEEM is a new way to image in-plane antiferroelectric domains on the nanoscale!

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Surface Plasmons in 2D MXenes

A perspective article that considers the current field of MXene nanophotonics and opportunities to move forward with these intriguing plasmonic material candidates.

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Polarization-dependent PEEM for domain imaging of inorganic and molecular materials

Showcased on the cover of the Journal of Chemical Physics we wrote a perspective article about polarization-dependent PEEM!

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Nanoimaging of the Edge-Dependent Optical Polarization Anisotropy of Black Phosphorus

This study shows that black phosphorus has unique optical properties at its edges, which can be visualized with high-resolution photoemmission electron microscopy, offering new possibilities for its use in advanced photonics and electronics.

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Accurate phase detection in time-domain heterodyne SFG spectroscopy

We developed a stable, phase-sensitive spectrometer for electronic sum frequency generation, overcoming traditional phase stability issues and demonstrating improved accuracy and signal quality.

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Manuscripts in Review

  • J. Rieger, A. Ghosh, J. L. Spellberg, C. Raab, A. Mohan, P. P. Joshi, S. B. King, “Imaging and Simulation of Surface Plasmon Polaritions on Layered 2D MXenes”. In Review
  • K. M. Boergens*, G. Wildenberg*, R. Li, J. Rieger, L. Lambert, A. Craig, A. Moradi, G. Stam, R. Tromp, S. J. van der Molen, S. B. King^, N. Kasthuri^, Photoemission electron microscopy for high throughput ultrastructural biology. In Review
  • P. P. Joshi, D. Unruh, T. E. Gage, R. Li, H. Liu, L. Liang, I. Arslan, M. K. Y. Chan, S. B. King^, Anomalous reduction in black phosphorus phonon velocities driven by lattice anisotropy.  In Review

Published Papers

  • P. Crossland, C.-Y. Lien, L. de Jong, J. L. Spellberg, M. Czaikowski, L. Wang. A. Filitov, S. B. King, J. S. Anderson, “Processable Coordination Polymer Inks for Highly Conductive and Robust Coatings.” J. Am. Chem. Soc., 10.1021/jacs.4c11178 (2024)
  • C. Raab, J. Rieger, A. Ghosh, J. L. Spellberg, S. B. King^, “Surface plasmons in two-dimensional MXenes“, J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 15, 11643-11656 (2024)
  • C. L. Keenan, A. Arcidiacono, N. Mirzajani, C. R. Johnston, S. B. King^, “Ultrafast Spectral Signatures of Laser-Induced Chalcogen Vacancies in MoS2“, J. Phys. Chem. C, 128, 17536-17542 (2024)
  • A. Arcidiacono^, C. R. Johnston, C. L. Keenan, N. Mirzajani, A. Ghosh, A. S. Filatov, S. B. King^, “Functionalization of Monolayer MoS2 with Layered Multimolecular Architectures”, ACS Appl. Opt. Mater. 2, 2011-2018 (2024) *Editors Choice*
  • A. Ghosh, J. L. Spellberg, S. B. King^, “Polarization-dependent photoemission electron microscopy for domain imaging of inorganic and molecular materials”. J. Chem. Phys. 161, 110901 (2024)
  • R. Li, G. Wildenberg, K. Boergens, Y. Yang, K. Weber, J. Rieger, A. Arcidiacono, R. Klie, N. Kasthuri^, S. B. King^, “OsO2 as the Contrast-Generating Chemical Species of Osmium-Stained Biological Tissues in Electron Microscopy”. ChemBioChem, e202400311 (2024)
  • J. L. Spellberg, L. Kodaimati, P. P. Joshi, N. Mirzajani, L. Liang, S. B. King^, “Electronic structure orientation as a map of in-plane antiferroelectricity in β′-In2Se3.” Sci. Adv. 10, eado2136 (2024).
  • B. Guzelturk, V. Kamysbayev, D. Wang, H. Hu, R. Li, S. B. King, A. H. Reid, M.-F. Lin, X. Wang, D. A. Walko, X. Zhang, A. Lindenberg, D. V. Talapin, “Understanding and Controlling Photothermal Responses in MXenes”. Nano Lett. 23, 2677–2686 (2023).
  • S. B. King, Quantum friction with water effectively cools graphene electrons. Nat. Nanotechnol. 18, 842–843 (2023).
  • A. Demling, S. B. King^, P. Shushkov, J. Stähler^, O2 Reduction at a DMSO/Cu(111) Model Battery Interface. J. Phys. Chem. C 127, 2894–2900 (2023).
  • N. Mirzajani*, C. L. Keenan*, S. R. Melton, S. B. King^, Accurate phase detection in time-domain heterodyne SFG spectroscopy. Opt. Express 30, 39162 (2022).
  • P. P. Joshi*, R. Li*, J. L. Spellberg, L. Liang, S. B. King^, Nanoimaging of the Edge-Dependent Optical Polarization Anisotropy of Black Phosphorus. Nano Lett 22, 3180–3186 (2022).

Publications prior to UChicago

  • S. B. King^, K. Broch, A. Demling, and J. Stähler, “Multistep and multiscale electron transfer and localization dynamics at a model electrolyte/metal interface.” J. Chem. Phys. 150, 041702 (2019)
  • S. B. King*^, D. Wegkamp*, C. Richter, M. Wolf, and J. Stähler, “Trapped Electrons at the Amorphous Solid Water/Vacuum Interface as Possible Reactants in a Water Splitting Reaction.” J. Phys. Chem. C 121, 7379-7386 (2017)
  • A. B. Stephansen, S. B. King, Y. Yokoi, Y. Minoshima, W. Li, A. Kunin, T. Takayanagi and D. M. Neumark, “Dynamics of dipole- and valence-bound anions in iodide-adenine binary complexes: A time-resolved photoelectron imaging and quantum mechanical investigation.” J. Chem. Phys. 143, 104308 (2015)
  • S. B. King, A. B. Stephansen, Y. Yokoi, M. A. Yandell, A. Kunin, T. Takayanagi and D. M. Neumark, “Electron accommodation dynamics in the DNA base thymine.” J. Chem. Phys. 143, 024312 (2015)
  • S. B. King, M. A. Yandell, A. B. Stephansen and D. M. Neumark, “Time-resolved radiation chemistry: dynamics of electron attachment to uracil following UV excitation of iodide-uracil complexes.” J. Chem. Phys. 141, 224310 (2014)
  • M. A. Yandell, S. B. King and D. M. Neumark, “Decay dynamics of nascent acetonitrile and nitromethane dipole-bound anions produced by intracluster charge-transfer.” J. Chem. Phys. 140, 184317 (2014)
  • S. B. King, M. A. Yandell and D. M. Neumark, “Time-resolved imaging of the iodide-thymine and iodide-uracil binary cluster systems.” Farad. Disc. 163, 59 (2013)
  • M. A. Yandell, S. B. King and D. M. Neumark, “Time-Resolved Radiation Chemistry: Photoelectron Imaging of Transient Negative Ions of Nucleobases.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 135, 2128 (2013)
  • R. M. Young, R. J. Azar, M. A. Yandell, S. B. King, M. Head-Gordon and D. M. Neumark, “Iodide solvation in tetrahydrofuran clusters.” Mol. Phys. 110, 1787 (2012)
  • R. M. Young, M. A. Yandell, S. B. King and D. M. Neumark, “Thermal effects on energetics and dynamics in water cluster anions (H2O)−n .” J. Chem. Phys. 136, 094304 (2012)
  • M. A. Yandell, R. M. Young, S. B. King and D. M. Neumark, “Effects of Excitation Energy on the Autodetachment Lifetimes of small Iodide-Doped ROH Clusters (R=H-, CH3-, CH3CH2-).” J. Phys. Chem. A 116, 2750 (2011)
  • E. L. Dane, S. B. King and T. M. Swager “Conjugated Polymers that Respond to Oxidation with Increased Emission.” J. Am. Chem. Soc. 132, 7758 (2010)
  • J. W. Wackerly, J. M. Meyer, W. C. Crannell, S. B. King and J. L. Katz “Selective Synthesis of Poly (m-phenylene oxides) over Oxacalixarenes.” Macromolecules 42, 8181 (2009)
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