Dr Courtney Ennis

2023

Journal - Research Article

Chen, W.-H., Armstrong, E., Dillingham, P. W., Moratti, S. C., Ennis, C., & McGraw, C. M. (2023). Dual-lifetime referencing (t-DLR) optical fiber fluorescent pH sensor for microenvironments. Sensors, 23, 8865. doi: 10.3390/s23218865

McIntyre, S. M., Ennis, C., & Garden, A. L. (2023). A computational investigation into the hydrogenation of NO on water ice surfaces to rationalize the NO:HNO:NOH disparity in space. ACS Earth & Space Chemistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.2c00391

Francis, T. A., Maynard-Casely, H. E., Cable, M. L., Hodyss, R., & Ennis, C. (2023). Simulation of cocrystal formation in planetary atmospheres: The C₆H₆:C₂H₂ cocrystal produced by gas deposition. Journal of Physical Chemistry A. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpca.2c08791

2022

Journal - Research Article

Boer, S. A., Conte, L., Tarzia, A., Huxley, M. T., Gardiner, M. G., Appadoo, D. R. T., Ennis, C., … White, N. G. (2022). Water sorption controls extreme single-crystal-to-single-crystal molecular reorganization in hydrogen bonded organic frameworks. Chemistry: A European Journal, 28, e202201929. doi: 10.1002/chem.202201929

Ennis, C., Appadoo, D. R. T., Boer, S. A., & White, N. G. (2022). Vibrational mode analysis of hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs): Synchrotron infrared studies. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 24, 10784-10797. doi: 10.1039/d2cp00796g

Angeloski, A., Price, J. R., Ennis, C., Smith, K., McDonagh, A. M., Dowd, A., … Bhadbhade, M. (2022). Thermosalience revealed on the atomic scale: Rapid synchrotron techniques uncover molecular motion preceding crystal jumping. Crystal Growth & Design, 22, 1951-1959. doi: 10.1021/acs.cgd.1c01495

Faville, S. C., Harris-Handscomb, K., Harker, O., Mattison, S., Tamorite, H., Bristowe, J., Daly, D., Ege, R., He, H., Jones, J., McCorkindale, A., Mei, K., Monson, A., Moree, L., Perkovic, F., Rickerby, G., Robinson, J., Rudkin, F., Whibley, L., Worthington, R., Ennis, C., de la Harpe, S., Brind, T., Hopkins, A., Winefield, K., … Vernall, A. J. (2022). Open synthesis network research in an undergraduate laboratory: Development of benzoxazole amide derivatives against leishmania parasite. Journal of Chemical Education, 99, 1682-1690. doi: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c01213

Maynard-Casely, H. E., Yevstigneyev, N. S., Duyker, S. G., & Ennis, C. (2022). The crystal structure, thermal expansion and far-IR spectrum of propanal (CH₃CH₂CHO) determined using powder X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, periodic DFT and synchrotron techniques. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 24, 122-128. doi: 10.1039/d1cp04477j

2021

Journal - Research Article

Ennis, C., Tay, A. C. Y., Falconer, J. L., Lee, S. J., & Meledandri, C. J. (2021). Nanoscale Cu(II) MOFs formed via microemulsion: Vibrational mode characterization performed using a combined FTIR, synchrotron Far-IR, and periodic DFT approach. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 125, 20426-20438. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c06227

Smith, J. N., Ennis, C., & Lucas, N. T. (2021). Rigid, biconical hydrogen-bonded dimers that strongly encapsulate cationic guests in solution and the solid state. Chemical Science, 12, 11858-11863. doi: 10.1039/d1sc01802g

2020

Journal - Research Article

Lippitt, E. M. L., Ennis, C., Moratti, S. C., & Hanton, L. R. (2020). Subtle influences of a flexible tecton on an R²₂(8) carboxyl dimer synthon: From molecular threading to 2D→3D interpenetration. Crystal Growth & Design, 20, 7805-7821. doi: 10.1021/acs.cgd.0c01104

Graf, W. F., Pearson, J. R., Appadoo, D. R. T., Robertson, E. G., & Ennis, C. (2020). Synchrotron far-infrared spectra for the characterisation of molecular crystals of forensic interest: Amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDA, MDMA and substituted methcathinones. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 110, 103115. doi: 10.1016/j.vibspec.2020.103115

Ennis, C., Cable, M. L., Hodyss, R., & Maynard-Casely, H. E. (2020). Mixed hydrocarbon and cyanide ice compositions for Titan's atmospheric aerosols: A ternary-phase co-crystal predicted by density functional theory. ACS Earth & Space Chemistry, 4, 1195-1200. doi: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.0c00130

Graf, W. F., Pearson, J. R., Appadoo, D. R. T., Robertson, E. G., & Ennis, C. (2020). The prediction of far-infrared spectra for molecular crystals of forensic interest: Phenylethylamine, ephedrine & pseudoephedrine. Forensic Chemistry, 17, 100204. doi: 10.1016/j.forc.2019.100204

Journal - Research Other

Brand, H. E. A., Gu, Q., Kimpton, J. A., Auchettl, R., & Ennis, C. (2020). Crystal structure of propionitrile (CH₃CH₂CN) determined using synchrotron powder X-ray diffraction. Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, 27, 212-216. doi: 10.1107/S1600577519015911

2018

Journal - Research Article

Ruzi, M., Auchettl, R., Ennis, C., Appadoo, D. R. T., & Robertson, E. G. (2018). Terahertz and mid-infrared spectra of cold formic acid aerosol particles. ACS Earth & Space Chemistry, 2, 1011-1021. doi: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.8b00085

Ennis, C., Auchettl, R., Appadoo, D. R. T., & Robertson, E. G. (2018). The prediction of far-infrared spectra for planetary nitrile ices using periodic density functional theory with comparison to thin film experiments. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 20(36), 23593-23605. doi: 10.1039/c8cp04219e

Auchettl, R., Ruzi, M., Appadoo, D. R. T., Robertson, E. G., & Ennis, C. (2018). Binary-phase acetonitrile and water aerosols: Infrared studies and theoretical simulation at titan atmosphere conditions. ACS Earth & Space Chemistry, 2(8), 811-820. doi: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.8b00059

2017

Journal - Research Article

Ruzi, M., Ennis, C., & Robertson, E. G. (2017). Spectral curve fitting of dielectric constants. AIP Advances, 7(1), 015042. doi: 10.1063/1.4975398

Ennis, C., Auchettl, R., Appadoo, D. R. T., & Robertson, E. G. (2017). Density functional theory for prediction of far-infrared vibrational frequencies: Molecular crystals of astrophysical interest. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 471(4), 4265-4274. doi: 10.1093/MNRAS/STX1736

Ennis, C., Auchettl, R., Ruzi, M., & Robertson, E. G. (2017). Infrared characterisation of acetonitrile and propionitrile aerosols under Titan's atmospheric conditions. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(4), 2915-2925. doi: 10.1039/c6cp08110j

2014

Journal - Research Article

Bennett, C. J., Ennis, C. P., & Kaiser, R. I. (2014). Implantation of energetic D⁺ions into carbon dioxide ices and implications for our solar system: Formation of D₂O and D₂CO₃. Astrophysical Journal, 794(1), 57. doi: 10.1088/0004-637X/794/1/57

Bennett, C. J., Ennis, C. P., & Kaiser, R. I. (2014). Experimental studies on the formation of D₂O and D₂O₂ by implantation of energetic D⁺ions into oxygen ices. Astrophysical Journal, 782(2), 63. doi: 10.1088/0004-637X/782/2/63

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Kimber, H. J., Ennis, C. P., & Price, S. D. (2014). Single and double addition of oxygen atoms to propyne on surfaces at low temperatures. Faraday Discussions, 168, (pp. 167-184). doi: 10.1039/c3fd00130j

Plathe, R., Appadoo, D., & Ennis, C. (2014). New laser applications on the THz/FarIR beamline at the Australian synchrotron. Proceedings of the 39th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz waves (IRMMW-THz). IEEE. doi: 10.1109/IRMMW-THz.2014.6956415

2013

Journal - Research Article

Kim, Y. S., Ennis, C., & Kim, S. J. (2013). Simulating the 3.4-micron feature of Titan's haze. Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 34(3), 759-762. doi: 10.5012/bkcs.2013.34.3.759

2012

Journal - Research Article

Ennis, C., & Kaiser, R. I. (2012). On the formation of ozone in solar system oxygen ices exposed to heavy ions. Astrophysical Journal, 745(2), 103. doi: 10.1088/0004-637X/745/2/103

2011

Journal - Research Article

Ennis, C., Bennett, C. J., Jones, B. M., & Kaiser, R. I. (2011). Formation of D₂-water and D₂-carbonic acid in oxygen-rich solar system ices via D⁺₂ irradiation. Astrophysical Journal, 733(2), 79. doi: 10.1088/0004-637X/733/2/79

Ennis, C. P., Bennett, C. J., & Kaiser, R. I. (2011). On the formation of ozone in oxygen-rich solar system ices via ionizing radiation. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13(20), 9469-9482. doi: 10.1039/c1cp20434c

Ennis, C., Yuan, H., Sibener, S. J., & Kaiser, R. I. (2011). On the chemical processing of hydrocarbon surfaces by fast oxygen ions. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 13(39), 17870-17884. doi: 10.1039/c1cp21800j

2010

Journal - Research Article

Ennis, C. P., & Kaiser, R. I. (2010). Mechanistical studies on the electron-induced degradation of polymers: Polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, and polystyrene. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 12(45), 14884-14901. doi: 10.1039/c0cp00493f

Ennis, C. P., & Kaiser, R. I. (2010). Mechanistical studies on the electron-induced degradation of polymethylmethacrylate and Kapton. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 12(45), 14902-14915. doi: 10.1039/c0cp01130d

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Kaiser, R. I., Maksyutenko, P., Ennis, C., Zhang, F., Gu, X., Krishtal, S. P., … Ahmed, M. (2010). Untangling the chemical evolution of Titan's atmosphere and surface: From homogeneous to heterogeneous chemistry. Faraday Discussions, 147, (pp. 429-478). doi: 10.1039/c003599h

2009

Journal - Research Other

Ennis, C., Lane, J. R., Kjaergaard, H. G., & McKinley, A. J. (2009). Identification of the water amidogen radical complex [Communication]. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 131(4), 1358-1359. doi: 10.1021/ja808109m

2004

Journal - Research Article

Quickenden, T. I., Ennis, C. P., & Creamer, J. I. (2004). The forensic use of luminol chemiluminescence to detect traces of blood inside motor vehicles. Luminescence, 19(5), 271-277. doi: 10.1002/bio.780