American Journal of Organic Chemistry

American Journal of Organic Chemistry is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal describing the design of, synthetic approaches to, and characterization of new molecules with applications in organometallics, medicinal and heterocyclic chemistry, green chemistry, photochemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. Articles considered for publication include: original scientific research articles, review type articles and communications.

Liang Chen

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Organic Chemistry

Research Scientist, Bisco Inc., USA

Research Areas

Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Dentistry

Education

2005Ph.D. of Chemistry Tulane University, New Orleans
1999B.S. of Environmental Science Nanjing University, China

Academic Achievement

2011, The WINNER of "Outstanding Paper Award" competition in the 4th International Congress on Adhesive Dentistry
2010, Selected by Dental Product Reports as the Year’s Top 10 Men/Women (in the world) behind the top product launches
2004-2005, Tulane Cancer Center Matching Funds
2003-2004, Tulane Cancer Center Matching Funds

Publications: Journals

[1]  L Chen*, BI Suh, JR Kim, FR Tay. Evaluation of silica-coating techniques for zirconia bonding. American Journal of Dentistry, April 2011.
[2]  M. Schiltz-Taing, Y. Wang, B. Suh, D. Brown, L Chen* Effect of Tubular Orientation on the Dentin Bond Strength of Acidic Self-etch Adhesives. Operative Dentistry 2011, 36(1) 86-92.
[3]  BI Suh, L Chen, DJ Brown. A Novel Concept: The Introduction of Cross-Linking Monomers into a Self-Etch Adhesive to Create a More Hydrophobic & Durable Bond. Oral Health, March 2011, 62-66.
[4]  BI Suh, L Chen, DJ Brown. Bonding to Zirconia: Innovation in Adhesion. Compendium. 2010.
[5]  DJ Brown, BI Suh, L Chen. Surface Treatments for Zirconia Bonding-Confidence in Indirect Adhesion. Dental Advisor 2010.
[6]  JD Griffin Jr, BI Suh, L Chen, DJ Brown. Surface Treatments for Zirconia Bonding – "A Clinical Perspective". Canadian Journal of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics 2010 Winter, 23-29.
[7]  YK Kim, LS Gu, TE Bryan, JR Kim, L Chen, Y Liu, JC Yoon, L Breschi, DH Pashley and FR Tay. Mineralisation of reconstituted collagen using polyvinylphosphonic acid/polyacrylic acid templating matrix protein analogues in the presence of calcium, phosphate and hydroxyl ions. Biomaterials. 2010, 31(25) 6618-6627.
[8]  L Zhou, L Chen, R Skouta, H-f Jiang, C-J Li. Palladium-catalyzed 1, 4-addition of terminal alkynes to unsaturated carbonyl compounds promoted by electron-rich ligands. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry 2008, 6(16).
[9]  X Xu, L Chen, L Ling. Synthesis of crosslinking dimethacrylate and divinylbenzyl monomers containing 3-hydroxy-2- pyridinones and their zirconium-fluoride complexes. Polymer Preprints (2008), 48.
[10]  L Chen, L Ling, X Xu. Synthesis of new fluoride-releasing dental monomer containing 3, 2-hydroxypyridinone and its zirconium-fluoride complex. Polymer Preprints (2008), 48
[11]  L Chen, C-J Li. Catalyzed reactions of alkynes in water (a review). Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis (2006), 348, 1459-1484.
[12]  C-J Li, L Chen. Organic chemistry in water (a review). Chemical Society Review (2006), 35(1), 68-82. Identified by Thomson’s Essential Science Indicators as the Fast Breaking Paper which had the highest percentage increase in citations in Chemistry field.
[13]  S Bektesevic, JC Beier, L Chen, et al. Green challenges: student perspectives from the 2004 ACS-PRF summer school on green chemistry. Green Chemistry (2005), 7, 403-407.
[14]  L Chen, C-J Li. A remarkably efficient coupling of acid chlorides with alkynes in water. Organic Letters (2004), 6 (18), 3151-3153.
[15]  L Chen, C-J Li. The first palladium-catalyzed 1, 4-addition of terminal alkynes to conjugated enones. Chemical Communications (2004), 20, 2362-2364.
[16]  L Chen, C-J Li. Facile copper-palladium catalyzed addition of terminal alkynes to electron deficient alkynes in water. Tetrahedron Letters (2004), 45 (13), 2771-2774.
[17]  Z Li, C Wei, L Chen, RS Varma and C-J Li. Three-component coupling of aldehyde, alkyne, and amine catalyzed by silver in ionic liquid. Tetrahedron Letters (2004), 45 (11), 2443-2446.
[18]  L Chen, C-J Li. Domino reaction of anilines with 3, 4-dihydro-2h-pyran catalyzed by cation-exchange resin in water: an efficient synthesis of 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives. Green Chemistry (2003), 5(5), 627-629.
[19]  L Chen, Z Li, C-J Li. Indium-mediated domino reaction of nitroarenes with 2, 3-dihydrofuran in water: an efficient synthesis of 1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives. Synlett (2003), (5), 732-734.
[20]  L Chen, H-y Guo, H Shen, X-r Wang. Effect of trace lead on the antioxidant system of fish liver. Huanjing Huaxue (2002), 21, 485-489.
[21]  H-y Guo, L Chen, X-r Wang, Y Chen. Physiological responses of Carassius auratus to ytterbium exposure. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2002), 53, 312-316.
[22]  H-y Guo, L Chen, X-r Wang, W Xu. Effects of ytterbium on enzymes activities of crucian (Carassius auratus) liver. Nanjing Daxue Xuebao, Ziran Kexue (2001), 37(6), 665-670.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  LChen, Y Ahn, P Child, D Brown, BI Suh. Bond strength comparison of two new "universal" dental adhesives. IADR 2012
[2]  LChen, P Child, D Brown, BI Suh. Effect of adhesive hydrophilicity on compatibility with dual-cure resin cements. IADR 2012
[3]  L Chen, BI Suh. New one-bottle self-etch adhesive is compatible with self-cure materials. AADR, 2012.
[4]  L Chen, BI Suh. Hydrophobicity and bond strength durability of sing-step self-etch adhesives. AADR, 2012.
[5]  L Chen, D Brown, Suh BI. Microtensile and shear bond strength of zirconia ceramics. AADR, 2012.
[6]  L Chen, Y Ahn, J Zuffa, BI Suh. Shear bond strength between dentin and zirconia or lithium disilicates. AADR, 2012.
[7]  L Chen, M Schiltz, BI Suh. Achieved Long-Term Bonding Durability Without an Additional Hydrophobic Resin Layer. The 4th Internation Congress on Adhesive Dentistry 2011, Seoul, Korea.
[8]  Y Wang, ZT Wen, S Liao, L Chen, X Xu. Antibacterial activity and mechanical properties of antibacterial dental composites. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011 (IADR/AADR).
[9]  L Chen, T Brown, A Suh, G Alex, B Suh. Metal-Bonding: Contact Angles on Primed Metals and Bond Strength Tests. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[10]  L Chen, A Suh, T Brown, G Alex, B Suh. Shear Bond Strengths Of Different Types Of Silane Primers. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[11]  L Chen, G Alex, T Brown, A Suh, D Brown, B Suh. Priming Efficacy Of Three Types Of Silane Primers. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[12]  N. Barghi, L Chen, B Suh, EH McAlister. Contact Angles of Etched Porcelain Treated with Pre-Bonding Regimens. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[13]  L Chen, D Brown, B Suh. Zirconia-Bonding-2: Bond Strength of Different Bonding Systems to Zirconia Ceramics. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[14]  L Chen, J Zuffa, B Suh. Zirconia-Bonding-3: Primer Effect on Zirconia Bond Strength of Self-adhesive Cement. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[15]  L Chen, B Suh. Zirconia-Bonding-1: Chemical Bond Formation Between ZPRIME and Zirconia Ceramics. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011
[16]  L Chen, B Suh. Phase Separation Of The 7th-generation-adhesives And Its Clinical Implications. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011
[17]  L Chen, J Wang, B Suh. Over-etching of Silica-based Ceramics. Journal of Dental Research 90, Spec Iss (A), 2011.
[18]  L Chen, B Suh. Zirconia-Primer-1: Bond Strength and Durability of Commercial Zirconia Primers. Journal of Dental Research 89, Spec Iss (A), 2010.
[19]  B Suh, L Chen. Zirconia-Primer-2: Evaluation of Silane Priming Function of Zirconia/Silane Primers. Journal of Dental Research 89, Spec Iss (A), 2010.
[20]  L Chen, BI Suh. Evaluation of Current Zirconia Primers for Zirconia Bonding. Academy of Dental Materials Conference
[21]  JW Lee, L Chen, WJ Mcelroy, B Suh. Effect of Fumed Silica Nanoparticles on Self-Curable Cement. Journal of Dental Research 88, Spec Iss (A), 2009
[22]  AP Manso, L Chen, BI Suh, RM Carvalho. Clinically Feasible Ethanol Bonding with Hydrophobic Resins. Journal of Dental Research 88, Spec Iss (A), 2009.
[23]  L Chen, J Zuffa, BI Suh. Highly Effective Experimental Zirconia Primer: Zirconia-Bonding-1. Journal of Dental Research 88, Spec Iss (A), 2009..
[24]  J Zuffa, L Chen, BI Suh. Reliable and Durable Adhesion to Zirconia By Experimental Primer: Zirconia-Bonding-2. Journal of Dental Research 88, Spec Iss (A), 2009.
[25]  BI Suh, L Chen, J Zuffa. Evaluation of the Current Silica-coating Technique for Zirconia Bonding: Zirconia-Bonding-3. Journal of Dental Research 88, Spec Iss (A), 2009.
[26]  X Xu, L Chen, Y Wang, L Ling. Burgess. Formulation and Characterization of Novel Fluoride-releasing Antibacterial Dental Composite. Journal of Dental Research 87, Spec Iss (B), 2008.
[27]  Y Wang, L Ling, X Xu, L Chen, D Cakir, JO Burgess. In Vitro Wear of Experimental Fluoride-releasing Dental Composite. Journal of Dental Research 87, Spec Iss (B), 2008.
[28]  X Xu, G Guo, L Ling, L Chen, A Ripps. Effect of surface treatment on bond strength to zirconia ceramic. Journal of Dental Research 87, Spec Iss (A), 2008.
[29]  L Harhad, L Ling, J Yuan, L Chen, Y Wang, X Xu. Long-term microtensile bond strength of experimental fluoride-releasing bonding agent. Journal of Dental Research 87, Spec Iss (A), 2008.
[30]  W Puckett, L Brown, L Ling, R Sergent, X Xu, L Chen, Y Wang, X Du, A Ripps. Artificial caries inhibited by experimental fluoride-releasing composite and bonding agent. Journal of Dental Research 87, Spec Iss (A), 2008.
[31]  L Chen, L Ling, J Yuan, X Xu, J Burgess. Calcium release and mechanical properties of experimental calcium-releasing composites. Journal of Dental Research 86, Spec Iss (A), 2007.
[32]  J Yuan, L Ling, L Chen, X Xu. Synthesis and stability study of a novel chelating dental monomer. Journal of Dental Research 86, Spec Iss (A), 2007.
[33]  X Xu, J Yuan, L Ling, L Chen, Y Wang. Fluoride release and bonding strength of experimental fluoride-releasing bonding agent. Journal of Dental Research 86, Spec Iss (A), 2007.
[34]  DV Yandulov, L Chen, E Lee. Catalytic allylic fluorination with regular fluoride salts. 231st ACS National Meeting, Atlanta, GA, United States, March 26-30, (2006).
[35]  C-j Li, L Chen. Synthesis of alkynyl ketones from terminal alkynes addition to vinyl ketones catalyzed by palladium in water and in acetone. 228th ACS National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 25, (2004).
[36]  C-j Li, C Wei, L Chen, Z Li. Catalytic addition of terminal alkynes to imines and activated alkynes in water. 227th ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, California, March 28-April 1, (2004)
[37]  L Chen. Quantitative structure-activity relationship. Seminar, Tulane University, New Orleans, Feb. 2003.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  BI Suh, L Chen. Adhesion dentistry: Bonding to Zirocnia. Bisco symposium 2009.
[2]  Current Issues in Adhesion Dentistry. Chapter 6 Bonding to Porcelain/Ceramics. Chapter 7 Bonding to Zirconia. 2011.