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Kenneth Kemner
BioSciences Division
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, IL 60439

phone: (630) 252-1163
FAX: (630) 252-9793
e-mail kemner@anl.gov

Other Publications

2004

 

41.   Molecular Environmental Science: An Assessment of Research Accomplishments, Available Synchrotron Radiation Facilities, and Needs. 2003 Report of EnviroSync- A National Organization of Environmental Science Users of Synchrotron Radiation Sources.   G. E. Brown, S. R. Suton, J. R. Bargar, D. D. Shuh, W. A. Bassett, P. M. Bertsch, J. Bisognano, W. F. Bleam, D. L. Clard, P. De Stasio, S. E. Fendorf, P. A. Fenter, E. Fontes, J. Hormes, K. M. Kemner, S. C. B. Myneni, P. S. O’Day, K. H. Pecher, R. J. Reeder, A. Roy, S. J. Traina, C. S. Willson, and J. M. Zachara, SLAC-Report-704, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94309.

 

2003

 

40.  Y. Suzuki, S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner, J. F. Banfield, “Nanometer-Size Products of Uranium Bioreduction,” APS Science, The annual report of the Advanced Photon Source 2002, pg. 79-80, May 2003.

 

2002

 

39.  S.D. Kelly, M.G. Newville, L. Cheng, K.M. Kemner, S.R. Sutton, P. Fenter, N.C. Sturchio, C. Spotl, “XAFS determination of a stable crystallographic site for uranyl impurities in natural calcite”, in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2001; 2002.

 

38. S.D. Kelly, K.M. Kemner, J.D. Coates,  “XAFS investigations of the interaction of U(VI) with bio-oxidizing Dechlorosoma suillum”, in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2001; 2002.

 

37. S.D. Kelly, K.M. Kemner, Y. Suzuki, J.F. Banfield,  “XAFS study of U(VI) bioremediation products”  in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2001; 2002

 

 

2001

 

36.  M. Labrenz, G.K. Druschel, T. Thomsen-Ebert, B. Gilbert, S.A. Welch, K.M. Kemner, G.A. Logan, R.E. Summons, G. De Stasio, P.L. Bond, B. Lai, S.D. Kelly, J.F. Banfield, “Microbes and the quality of Drinking water”, APS Forefront 1, pp. 15, October 1, 2001.

 

35. S.D. Kelly, K.M. Kemner, G.E. Fryxell, J. Liu, S.V. Mattigod, K.F. Ferris, “XAFS study of the binding mechanism of contaminant anions to self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports”.  National Synchrotron Laboratory Source Activity Report, Upton, NY, October 2001.

 

34.  E. J. O'Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner, and M.I. Boyanov, “Reduction of Uranium(VI) by Mixed Fe(II)/Fe(III) Hydroxide (Green Rust)” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000, 2001.

 

33. E. J. O'Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner, D. R. Burris “XAFS Study of the Catalytic Effects of Ag, Au, and Cu on the Reductive Dechlorination of Carbon Tetrachloride by Green Rust” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000, 2001.

 

32. M.I.Boyanov, S.D.Kelly, B.A.Bunker, K.M.Kemner, J.B.Fein “EXAFS of Cadmium Phosphate Solutions” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000, 2001.

 

31. M.I.Boyanov, S.D.Kelly, B.A.Bunker, K.M.Kemner, J.B.Fein “EXAFS of Cadmium Acetate Aqueous Solutions” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000, 2001.

 

30.  S.D. Kelly, K.M. Kemner, J.B. Fein , D.A. Fowle, M.I. Boyanov, B.A. Bunker, N. Yee, “XAFS study of U-bacterial cell wall interaction” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000; 2001

 

29. S.D. Kelly, K.M. Kemner, G.E. Fryxell, J. Liu, S.V. Mattigod, K.F. Ferris, “XAFS study of the binding geometry of oxometallate anions to self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000; 2001

 

28. K.M. Kemner, S.D. Kelly, K.A. Orlandini, A.I. Tsapin, M.G. Goldfeld, Y.D. Perfiliev, and K.H. Nealson,, “XAS Investigations of Higher Oxidation States of Fe,” in Advanced Photon Source Activity Report 2000, ANL-01/03, http://www.aps.anl.gov/ald/test/ webars.html (2001).

 

27.  K. M. Kemner, X. Feng, J. Liu, G. E. Fryxell, L. –Q. Wang, “X-ray absorption spectroscopy investigation of the local chemical interactions between Hg and self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports,” The Advanced Photon User Activity Report, volume 1, 193-194, 2001.

 

 

2000

 

26.  A. I. Tsapin, M. G. Goldfeld, G. D. McDonald, K. H. Nealson, J. Mohnke, B. Moskovitz, P. Solheid, K. M. Kemner, K. Orlandini “Ferrate(VI) as a possible oxidant on the artian surface,” in Bioastronomy ’99, A New Era in Bioastronomy, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series, edited by G. A. Lemarchand and K. J. Meech Sheridan Books, Inc, Chelsea, MI, 2000.

 

25.  A. I. Tsapin, M. G. Goldfeld, K. H. Nealson, K. M. Kemner, B. Moskovitz, “Self-Sterilizing Properties of Martian Aoil: Possible Nature & Implications,” 30th International Conference on Environmental Systems, SAE Technical Paper Series, 001CES-391, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.

 

24.  K. M. Kemner, X. Feng, J. Liu, G. E. Fryxell, L. -Q. Wang, A. Y. Kim, M. Gong, and S. Mattigod, “X-ray absorption spectroscopy investigation of the local chemical interactions between Hg and self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports,” Advanced Photon Source activity report, Argonne National Laboratory, February, 2000.

 

23.  M. Boyanov, D. Fowle, K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, J. B. Fein, “Binding of Cd ions to the cell wall of B. subtilis-- An EXAFS study,” Advanced Photon Source activity report, Argonne National Laboratory, February, 2000.

 

 

1999

 

22.  K. M. Kemner, C. Reilly, “Synchrotron Environmental Science-I Workshop Report,” ANL/APS/TM-17, Argonne National Laboratory, July 1999.

 

21.  K. M. Kemner, D. Sayers, “XAFS X Conference in Chicago,” Synchrotron Radiation News, vol. 12, No. 4.

 

 

1998

 

20.  Z. Cai, W. Yun, S. T. Pratt, R. M. Miller, E. Gluskin, D. B. Hunter, A. G. Jarstfer, K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, H. -R. Lee, D. G. Legnini, W. Rodrigues, C. I. Smith, “X-Ray Imaging and Microspectroscopy of the Mycorrhizal Fungus-Plant Symbiosis,” Advanced Photon Source Research Highlights,

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1997

 

19.  X. Feng, J. Liu, G. E. Fryxell, M. Gong, L. -Q. Wang, X. Chen, D. E. Kurath, C. S. Ghormley, K. T. Klasson, K. M. Kemner, “Self-Assembled Mercaptan on Mesoporous Silica (SAMMS) Technology for Mercury Removal and Stabilization,” DOE Report PNNL-11691, UC-2030, Sept. 1997.

 

18. W. Yun, S. T. Pratt, R. M. Miller, Z. Cai, D. B. Hunter, A. G. Jarstfer, K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, H. -R. Lee, D. G. Legnini, W. Rodrigues, and C. I. Smith, “X-ray imaging and microspectroscopy of mycorrhizal symbionts,”  SRI CAT newsletter, APS Informations Services, July 1997.

 

17.  K. M. Kemner and S. T. Pratt, “XAFS studies of the aging of soils contaminated with ethylene dibromide,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1997.

 

16.  K. M. Kemner, V. G. Harris, W. T. Elam, Y. C. Feng, D. E. Laughlin, J. C. Woicik, J. C. Lodder, “XAS studies of preferential site distribution of Ta and Pt in CoCr-based films,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1997.

 

 

1996

 

15. A. C. Carter, M. I. Bell, K. M. Kemner, C. E. Bouldin, J. C. Woicik, S. A. Majetich, “The surface structure of cadmium selenide nanocrystallites as determined by EXAFS, FTIR, and elemental analysis,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1996, pg. B-202.

 

14. Q. Lu, B. A. Bunker, H. Luo, A. J. Kropf, K. M. Kemner, J. K. Furdyna, “X-ray Study of Atomic Correlations in ZnCdSeTe Epitaxial Thin Films,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1996, pg. B-100.

 

13. A. J. Kropf, B. A. Bunker, J. K. Furdyna, Q. Lu, and K. M. Kemner, “XAFS Studies of MnSe/ZnTe Superlattices,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1996, pg. B-98.

 

12. Y. U. Idzerda, V. Chakarian, K. M. Kemner, J. -H. Park, G. Meigs, and C. T. Chen, "Giant magnetic effects in the L-edge X-ray absorption fine structure of 3d transition metals,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1996, pg. A-14.

 

 

1995

 

11. K. M. Kemner, and W. T. Elam, D. B. Hunter and P. M. Bertsch, "EXAFS studies of CsBr-dibenzo-18-crown-6 ether solutions," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1995.

 

10. V. G. Harris, K. Kemner, P. Crespo, F. Hernando, "Decomposition of FCC CuFe powders," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1995.

 

 

1994

 

9. Q. Lu, R. A Mayanovic, B. A. Bunker, A. J. Kropf, M. F. Gehrke, K. M. Kemner, J. R. Buschert, K. Zhang, "Glancing Angle EXAFS Studies of Copper Pre-Melting at the Cu/Al2O3 Interface" National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1993, (BNL 52415), pg. B-91, (1993).

 

8. A. E. Tabor-Morris, K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, K. A. Bertness, "Ga0.5In0.5P and Ga0.5In0.5As Thin Films Deposited on GaAs and InP, Respectively, Studied Using EXAFS," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report-1993, (BNL 52415), Pg. B-96, (1993).

 

7. Q. Lu, R. A Mayanovic, B. A. Bunker, A. J. Kropf, M. F. Gehrke, K. M. Kemner, J. R. Buschert, K. Zhang, "Glancing Angle EXAFS Studies of Copper Pre-Melting at the Cu/Al2O3 Interface" National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1993, (BNL 52415), pg. B-194, (1993).

 

6. A. E. Tabor-Morris, K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, K. A. Bertness, "Ga0.5In0.5P and Ga0.5In0.5As Thin Films Deposited on GaAs and InP, Respectively, Studied Using EXAFS," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report-1993, (BNL 52415), Pg. B-197, (1993).

 

 

1992

 

5. K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, H. Luo, N. Samarth, J. K. Furdyna, M.. Weidmann, K. E. Newman, "EXAFS studies of ZnTe/CdSe Superlattices," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1992, (BNL 52371), pg. 357, (1992).

 

4. A. E. Tabor-Morris, K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, "EXAFS studies of spontaneous ordering in Ga0.5In0.5P thin films deposited in GaAs," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1992, (BNL 52371), pg. 279, (1992).

 

 

1991

 

3. K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, N. Samarth, H. Luo, J. K. Furdyna, "Atomic exchange at semiconductor superlattice interfaces," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1991, (BNL 52317), pg. 263, (1991).

 

2. K. M. Kemner, Z. Wang, R. Mayanovic, B. A. Bunker, "Total Electron Yield EXAFS at Low Temperatures," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1991, (BNL 52317), pg. 264, (1991).

 

1. Anne Tabor-Morris, K. M. Kemner, R. A. Mayanovic, B. A. Bunker, "EXAFS study of spontaneous ordering in Ga0.5In0.5P thin films deposited on GaAs," National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Report—1991, (BNL 52317), pg. 268, (1991).

 

Invited Presentations

(underscore indicates presenting author)

87. K. M. Kemner, “Molecular Environmental Science: From X-rays to Biogeochemistry to Beethoven,” Fermi National Laboratory Colloquium, Batavia, Illinois, September 20, 2006.

 

86.  K. M. Kemner, “Biogeochemistry studies using x-ray fluorescence micro(spectro)scopy,” Hasy Lab, Hamburg, Germany, September 9-13, 2006.

 

85.  K. M. Kemner, “X-ray microscopy analysis of bacterial cells,” Microscopy and Microanalysis  2006, Chicago, Illinois, August 3, 2006.

 

84.  K. M. Kemner, “The role of synchrotron-based research on soil physicochemical and biological interfacial interactions pertaining to metals and metalloids in the environment,” International Union of Soil Science World Congress Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 10-14, 2006.

 

83.  K. M. Kemner, “From X-rays to Biogeochemistry to Beethoven,” Advanced Photon Source Annual Users’ Meeting, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois, May 3, 2006.

 

82.  K. M. Kemner, “Environmental Contamination: Elucidating the Role of Bacteria,” NIST Colloquium, Gaithersburg, MD, March 17, 2006.

 

81.  K. M. Kemner, “Molecular Environmental Science: From X-rays, to heavy metals, to bioremediation, to Beethoven,” Argonne National Laboratory Biosciences Division Lunchtime Seminar, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois, Jan. 9, 2006.

 

80.  K. M. Kemner, “Using synchrotron light to investigate the spatial distributions and transformations of elements at the bacteria-geosurface interface,” International Pacifichem Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, December 16, 2005.

 

79.  K. M. Kemner, “X-ray imaging and spectroscopy for making insitu measurements of biological and physicochemical properties and processes,” National Academy of Sciences Soil Workshop, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., December 14, 2005.

 

78.  K. M. Kemner, M. Boyanov, E. J. O’Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, B. Ravel, “The use of synchrotron-based techniques for biogeoscience research,” Synchrotron Environmental Science-III Conference, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, September 19-21, 2005.

 

77.  K. M. Kemner, M. Boyanov, E. J. O’Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, B. Ravel “Collaborative studies in the Molecular Environmental Science Group at Argonne National Laboratory,” University of Notre Dame Environmental Molecular Science Institute Review, Notre Dame, Indiana, August 3-5, 2005.

 

76.  K. M. Kemner, “The application of x-ray microbeams to environmental and life sciences,” X-ray Physics Gordon Research Conference, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire, August 7-12, 2005.

 

75.  K. M. Kemner, “X-ray microprobe investigations of mineral-metal-microbe interfaces,” International Goldschmidt Conference, Moscow, Idaho, May 21-26, 2005.

 

74.  K. M. Kemner, “Synchrotron resources for ERSD scientists: Synchrotron-based research at the ALS, APS, NSLS, and SSRL,” US DOE NABIR Programmatic PI Meeting, Arlie, Virginia, April 19, 2005.

 

73.  K. M. Kemner, “Synchrotron-based studies of Geomicrobiology,” APS/Users Monthly Operations Meeting, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, December 16, 2004.

 

72.  K. M. Kemner, M. Boyanov, E. J. O’Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, “Examples of collaborative ND EMSI-funded projects in the Molecular Environmental Science Group at Argonne National Laboratory,” University of Notre Dame Environmental Molecular Science Institute Review, Notre Dame, Indiana, November 16-18, 2004.

 

71.  K. M. Kemner, “Physics in careers: The evolution of a Physicist to a Biogeochemicalphysicist,” Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1, 2004.

 

70.  K. M. Kemner, “The Advanced Photon Source: How it can aid in environmetal studies,” Global Change Education Program, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL. June 8, 2004.

 

69.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, B. Lai, J. Maser, M. Schneegurt, C. F. Kulpa, Jr., K. H. Nealson, “Opportunities for soil scientists in employing synchrotron radiation to advance the frontiers in soil and environmental sciences,” Inter Congress Meeting of the International Union of Soil Scientists, Philadelphia, PA, April, 2004.

 

68.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, B. Lai, J. Maser, M. Schneegurt, C. F. Kulpa, Jr., K. H. Nealson, “X-ray absorption spectroscopy and microprobe investigations of mineral-microbe interfaces and biogeochemical processes,” Department of Environmental Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. April 9, 2004.

 

67.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, Y. Londer, M. Schiffer, K. H. Nealson, “X-ray microprobe investigations of elemental distributions and concentrations at mineral-microbe interfaces,” American Geophysical Union Meeting, San Francisco, CA, December, 2003.

 

66.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, O’Loughlin, M. Boyanov, S. Glasauer, T. Beveridge, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, A. Hoffmann, R. Cook, R. Csencsits, “Nanoscience and Biomineralization,” Argonne National Laboratory LDRD Symposium, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, October 28, 2003.

 

65.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, M. Boyanov, S. Glasauer, T. Beveridge, “An overview of the use of x-rays for biogeochemistry investigations,” Geology Department, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, October 2003.

 

64.  K. M. Kemner, M. Boyanov “EMSI Collaborative Studies with the ER Division at ANL,” EMSI Review, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, September 24, 2003.

 

63.  K. M. Kemner, “A review of Synchrotron-based Environmental Research at MRCAT,” Program Evaluation Board Review, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, September 10, 2003.

 

62.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, D. Sholto-Douglas, B. Lai, J. Maser, Nealson, J. Banfield, “Using hard x-ray absorption spectroscopy and nanoprobes for investigating nanoparticulates: Integrating Biogeochemistry and Materials Fabrication,” ANL Nanoscience Lunchtime Seminar Series, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, May 14, 2003.

 

61.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, D. Sholto-Douglas, B. Lai, J. Maser, F. DeCarlo, D. Mancini, K. Nealson, J. Banfield, J. Fein, B. Walsh, “Beethoven, metals, minerals, and microbes; the use of hard x-rays for environmental research,” University of Guelph, Joint Departments of Microbiology, Physics, and Biophysics Interdisciplinary Colloquium, Guelph, Canada, May 8, 2003.

 

60.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, D. Sholto-Douglas, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, K. H. Nealson, “Hard x-ray microprobe investigations of the distributions and concentrations of metals in prokaryotes,” Advanced Photon Source Users’ Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 29, 2003.

 

59.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Z. Cai, J. Maser, B. Lai, K. H. Nealson, C. F. Kulpa, Jr., M. Schneegurt, “Using high energy x-ray physics to address environmental science problems,” Physics Colloquium, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois, November 21, 2002.

 

58.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Z. Cai, J. Maser, B. Lai, K. H. Nealson, C. F. Kulpa, Jr., M. Schneegurt, “High energy x-ray investigations of metal-mineral-microbe interactions,” University of Chicago Joint Statistical Environmental Science Seminar Series, Chicago, Illinois, November 21, 2002.

 

57. K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Z. Cai, J. Maser, B. Lai, Y. Suzuki, J. F. Banfield “U EXAFS investigations of metal-mineral-microbe interactions,” ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 11, 2002.

 

56. K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Z. Cai, J. Maser, B. Lai, Y. Suzuki, J. F. Banfield “High energy x-ray investigations of metal-mineral-microbe interactions,” University of Delaware Plant and Soil Sciences Colloquium Series, Newark, Delaware, October 4, 2002.

 

55. K. M. Kemner, “Synchrotron radiation in the environmental sciences and geosciences,” 224th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 21, 2002.

 

54. K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Z. Cai , R. Cook, R. Csencsits , B. Lai, J. Maser, Y. Suzuki, J. F. Banfield: “Investigations of nanoparticles formed via biogeochemical interactions,” National Synchrotron Light Source Users’ Meeting, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, May, 2002.

 

53.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, M. Donnelly, T. Khare, S. Tollaksen, C. Giometti, Z. Cai , R. Cook, R. Csencsits , B. Lai, J. Maser, Y. Suzuki, F. Banfield: “A summary of some of the synchrotron-based Environental Science Studies being performed by the Molecular Environmental Science Group,” Argone National Laboratory Biosciences Lunchtime Seminar Series, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, May, 2002.

 

52. K. M. Kemner, “High-Energy X-ray Microprobe Investigations of Metal-Mineral-Microbe Interactions,” Synchrotron Environmental Science II (SES-II) Conference, Argonne National Laboratory, May, 2002.

 

51. K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Z. Cai , R. Cook, R. Csencsits , B. Lai, J. Maser, Y. Suzuki, J. Banfield: “High energy x-ray investigations of biotransformations and biogeochemical dynamics at the Advanced Photon Source,” Annual NABIR Programmatic Meeting, Arlie House, Virginia, March, 2002.

 

50. K. M. Kemner, “XAFS investigation of heavy metal and radionuclide biogeochemical dynamics with the MRCAT insertion device,” Program Evaluation Board Meeting of the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, February, 2002.

 

49. K. M. Kemner, “X-ray microprobe investigations of bacteria in planktonic and surface-adhered states for environmental research,” Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory Users’ Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October, 2001.

 

48. K. M. Kemner, “High-Energy X-ray Investigations of Metal-Mineral-Microbe Interactions,” University of Notre Dame Geochemistry Colloquium, Notre Dame, Indiana, September 28, 2001.

 

47. K. M. Kemner, “X-ray microprobe investigations of planktonic and surface-adhered bacteria for environmental research,” Environmental Research Division Departmental Review, Argonne National Laboratory, July, 2001.

 

46. K. M. Kemner, “X-ray microprobe investigations of biogeochemical interactions in environmental science,” SRI CAT Meeting for Developers and Scientific Members, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, May, 2001.

 

45. K. M. Kemner, “X-ray (spectro)microscopy investigations of elemental concentration and speciation in planktonic bacteria and biofilms,” Workshop on Biological Applications of X-ray Microbeams, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, May, 2001.

 

44.  K. M. Kemner, “High energy x-ray based investigations of metal-mineral-microbe interactions,” Argonne National Laboratory Chemistry Division Colloquium, Argonne, Illinois, April, 2001.

 

43. K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, M. Schneegurt, C. Kulpa, J. Zachara, K. Nealson, “Microscopic and

spectromicroscopic investigations of the biogeochemical interactions between Cr and microbes,” 11th International XAFS Conference, Ako, Japan, July, 2000.

 

42. K. M. Kemner, “The use of synchrotron radiation for environmental research,” Programmatic Division Directors Luncheon, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, July, 2000.

 

41.  K. M. Kemner, “X-ray microscopy and spectroscopy investigations of the contaminant-bacterium interface for environmental research,” Advanced Photon Source Users’ Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, May, 2000.

 

40.  K. M. Kemner, “Application of high brilliance and X-ray microbeams to study dilute systems in environmental biogeochemistry,” National Synchrotron Light Source Annual Users’ Meeting, Upton, New York, May, 2000.

 

39.  K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, J. Maser, S. Pratt, Z. Cai, D. Legnini, P. Ilinski, W. Rodrigues, K. Germino, S. Kelly, A. Belz, K. Nealson, M. Schneegurt, C. Kulpa, M. Mundo, D. Fowle, M. Boyanov, B. Bunker, J. Fein, M. Tischler, J. Fredrickson, Y. Gorby, S. Smith, J. Zachara, “X-ray investigations of microbe-mineral-contaminant interactions,” DOE/OBER NABIR PI Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C., January, 2000.

 

38.  K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, P. Ilinski, D. G. Legnini, W. Yun, W. Rodrigues, S. T. Pratt, M. A. Schneegurt, C. F. Kulpa, K. H. Nealson, “Use of the high-energy X-ray microprobe at the Advanced Photon Source to investigate the interactions between metals and bacteria,” The International X-ray Microscopy Meeting (XRM’99), Berkeley, CA, August, 1999.

 

37. K. M. Kemner, “The use of synchrotron radiation for astrobiology and environmental research: What can X-rays do for me?” Caltech/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, July 12, 1999.

 

36.  K. M. Kemner, “A Summary of SES-I and the ANSWER,” Sustainable Partners Committee Meeting, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, April 26, 1999.

 

35.  K. M. Kemner, “X-ray absorption spectroscopy in environmental research,” Synchrotron Environmental Science - I, SES-I, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, April 19, 1999.

 

34. K. M. Kemner, K. H. Nealson, S. T. Pratt, “ Synchrotrons and X-rays: What can they do for me?” Natural and Accelerated Bioremediation (NABIR) PI meeting, Reston, VA, Jan., 1999.

 

33.  K. M. Kemner, X. Feng, J. Liu, G. E. Fryxell, L. -Q. Wang, A. Y. Kim, M. Gong, S. Mattigod, “Synchrotron Studies of Hg in functionalized monolayers on mesoporous silica,” Microscale and Molecular Environmental Science Workshop, Ninth Users Meeting for the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne, Illinois, Oct. 1998.

 

32.  J. H. Aldstadt, III, K. M. Kemner, K. W. Dwyer, “Electrons, Ions, and Photons: New Methods for the Trace Analysis of Organoarsenicals in the Environment,” International Symposium on Environmental Technologies, University of Rostock, Germany, Sept. 1998.

 

31.  K. M. Kemner, “Using a synchrotron to perform environmental research and the importance of a multidisciplinary scientific approach,” Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1998.

 

30. K. M. Kemner, W. Yun, Z. Cai, B. Lai, H. -R. Lee, D. G. Legnini, W. Rodrigues, J. Jastrow, R. M. Miller, S. T. Pratt, M. A. Schneegurt, C. F. Kulpa, Jr., A.J.M. Smucker, “Using zone plates for X-ray microimaging and microspectroscopy in environmental science,” Tenth International XAFS Conference, Chicago, Illinois, July, 1998.

 

29.  K. M. Kemner, W. Yun, Z. Cai, B. Lai, H. -R. Lee, D. G. Legnini, W. Rodrigues, J. D. Jastrow, R. M. Miller, S. T. Pratt, A. J. Smucker, “Using X-ray Microprobes for Environmental Research,” 43rd Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation Conference, San Diego, California, July 19-24, 1998.

 

28.  K. M. Kemner, “Using a Synchrotron to Address Questions in Environmental Molecular Science,” Argonne National Laboratory Chemistry Division Seminar, Argonne, Illinois, May 14,1998.

 

27.  K. M. Kemner, “X-ray Imaging and Microspectroscopy in Environmental Research,” University of Chicago Review Committee Meeting of the Argonne National Laboratory Environmental Research Division, Argonne, Illinois, April 28, 1998.

 

26.  X. Feng, J. Liu, G. E. Fryxell, M. Gong, Li-Q. Wang, X. Chen, D. E. Kurath, C. S. Ghormley, K. T. Klasson,

K. M. Kemner, “Self-Assembled Mercapton on Mesoporous Silica (SAMMS) Technology for Mercury Removal and Stabilization,” Workshop on Self-Assembling and Biomimetic Materials, Los Alamos National Laboratory, December 15-17, 1997.

 

 25.  K. M. Kemner, “Using synchrotrons to do environmental research,” University of Notre Dame Physics Department, Notre Dame, Indiana, November 21, 1997.

 

24. K. M. Kemner, D. B. Hunter, W. P. Gates, S. T. Pratt, P. M. Bertsch, “Time-dependent spectroscopic studies of the degradation of tetraphenylboron (reduction of Fe) in clays,” National Synchrotron Light Source Lunchtime Seminar Series, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, October 24, 1997.

 

23. K. M. Kemner, “Using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy to Address Questions in Environmental Science,” Northwestern University, May 28, 1997.

 

22. D. B. Hunter, P. M. Bertsch, W. P. Gates, P. R. Nuessle, K. M. Kemner, “Surface-Facilitated Degradation Reactions of Organics on Phyllosilicate Clays Studied Noninvasively by Time Resolved Spectroscopies,” American Chemical Society Meeting, San Francisco, April 13-17, 1997.

 

21. D. B. Hunter, P. M. Bertsch, K. M. Kemner, “Application of Advanced Analytical  Instrumentation in the Environmental Sciences,” Westinghouse/Savannah River Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting, Aiken South Carolina, February 27, 1997

 

20. Y. U. Idzerda, V. Chakerian, K. M. Kemner, W. T. Elam, " Magnetic EXAFS at the L2,3 edges of transition metals," Ninth International XAFS Conference, Grenoble, France, August 26-30, 1996.

 

19. D. B. Hunter, P. M. Bertsch, K. M. Kemner, S. B. Clark, "Distribution & chemical speciation of metals & metalloids in biota collected from contaminated environments by spatially resolved XRF, XANES, & EXAFS," Ninth International XAFS Conference, Grenoble, France, August 26-30, 1996.

 

18. K. M. Kemner, D. B. Hunter, P. M. Bertsch, J. P. Kirkland, W. T. Elam, " Determination of site specific binding environments of surface sorbed cesium on clay minerals by Cs-EXAFS," Ninth International XAFS Conference, Grenoble, France, August 26-30, 1996.

 

17. W. T. Elam, R. R. Whitlock, K. M. Kemner, "X-ray Analysis of Metals in Seawater," 46th Annual Denver X-ray Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 3-8, 1996.

 

16. B. A. Bunker, A. J. Kropf, K. M. Kemner, R. A. Mayanovic, and Q. Lu "XAFS and X-ray Reflectivity Studies of Buried Interfaces," First International Conference on Synchrotron Radiation & Materials Science, Chicago, Illinois, July 30, 1996.

 

15. K. M. Kemner, "The Use of Synchrotrons and XAS for Environmental Research," Environmental Research Division / Argonne National Lab, Chicago, Illinois, January 9, 1996.

 

14. K. M. Kemner, "EXAFS Studies of Environmental Systems and Magnetic EXAFS Studies of Fe," U. of Chicago/CARS CAT Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, October 23, 1995.

 

13. K. M. Kemner, "Magnetic EXAFS at the Fe L-edges," National Synchrotron Light Source Lunchtime Seminar, Brookhaven National Lab, Upton, NY, September 15, 1995.

 

12. K. M. Kemner, "Magnetic X-ray Absorption Fine Structure of Fe," Illinois Institute of Technology Colloquim, Chicago, Illinois, September 8, 1995.

 

11.  K. M. Kemner, "Spin Polarized EXAFS of Fe and EXAFS Studies of Environmental  Remediation of Radioactive Cs," Argonne National Lab, Chicago, Illinois, September 7, 1995.

 

10. V. Chakarian, Y. U. Idzerda, K. M. Kemner, C. T. Chen, G. Meigs, and C. -C. Kao, "Studies of Magnetic Materials with Circular Polarized Soft X-rays," American Chemical Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Aug., 1995.

 

9. D. B. Hunter, K. M. Kemner, P. M. Bertsch, W. T. Elam, "EXAFS Studies of Cs-Crown Ether Complexes and Cs Exchanged Sorbents," Synchrotron X-Ray Sources in Soil Science Research Meeting, Berkely, CA , June 22-23, 1995.

 

8. K.M. Kemner, V. Chakarian, Y. U. Idzerda, W. T. Elam, "Fe SPEXAFS,"  NSLS EXAFS User's Meeting, Upton, NY, May 1995.

 

7. V. Chakarian, K. M. Kemner, Y. U. Idzerda, "Applications of Soft X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism," International Magntics Conference '95, San Antonio, Tx., April, 1995.

 

6. G. A. Prinz, K. M. Kemner, J. A. Wolf, Y. U. Idzerda, V. G. Harris, W. T. Elam,"Stabilization of metastable phases of the 3-D Magnetic metals via epitaxial growth," Rice University, April 3, 1995.

 

5. K.M. Kemner, "The Use of Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) to Answer Environmentally Pertinent Questions," presented at the Joint Savannah River Ecology Lab / Westinghouse  Morning Seminar, Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, January 17, 1995.

 

4. K. M. Kemner, " Using a low-temperature total electron yield detector to study ZnTe/CdSe and other superlattice systems," Naval Research Laboratory Seminar, Washington, D.C., December, 17, 1992.

 

3. K. M. Kemner, "EXAFS interface studies in the ZnTe/CdSe superlattice," Condensed Matter Physics Seminar, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, December 15, 1992.

 

2. K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, H. Luo, N. Samarth, J. K. Furdyna, M. R. Weidmann, and K. E. Newman, "XAFS studies of Atomic Reordering at ZnTe/CdSe Interfaces," XAFS VII - The Seventh International X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure Conference, Kobe, Japan, August 24-28, 1992.

 

1. K. M. Kemner, Zhihai Wang, R. A. Mayanovic, and B. A. Bunker, "Total electron yield detection at liquid nitrogen temperature" Brookhaven National Laboratory XAFS User Meeting Workshop, Upton, NY, May 18-20, 1992.

 


 

 

Presentations made at science meetings, conferences, and symposia

(underscore indicates presenting author)

 

2006

 

107. Wei-Min Wu, J.  Carley, M. A. Ginder-Volgel, J. Luo, C. H., S.  D. Kelly, M. Leigh, E.  Cardenas, L. Wu, C. Ruan,W. Luo, M. E. Gentile, T.  Gentry, J. Nyman, M. Fienen, S. Carroll, K. Lowe, T. Mehlhorn, T. L. Marsh, D. Watson, M. W. Fields, B. Gu,  J. Zhou, K. M. Kemner, J.  Tiedje , P. M. Jardine, S. Fendorf, P. K. Kitanidis, C. S. Criddle, “Biological Uranium (VI) Reduction/immobilization Near Source Zone at the ERSP Field Research Center, Oak Ridge, TN,” ERSP FRC Meeting, Oak Ridge, TN, October, 2006.

 

107.  M. Ginder-Vogel, S. D. Kelly, C. S. Criddle, W. Wu, J.Carley, P.Jardine, K. M. Kemner, S. Fendorf,  “Micro-scale Heterogeneity in Biogeochemical Uranium Cycling”, 13th International XAFS Conference, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, July 9-14, 2006.

 

106.  B. Ravel, S. D. Kelly, D. Gorman-Lewis, M. I. Boyanov, J. B. Fein and K. M. Kemner, “A pH-dependent X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy study of U adsorption to bacterial cell walls”, 13th International XAFS Conference, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, July 9-14, 2006.

 

105.  B. Mishra, J. B. Fein, M. I. Boyanov, S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner and B. A. Bunker, “Comparison of Cd Binding Mechanisms by Gram-Positive, Gram-Negative and Consortia of Bacteria Using XAFS”, 13th International XAFS Conference, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, July 9-14, 2006.

 

104.  K. M. Kemner, E. J. O’Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, B. Ravel, M. Boyanov, D. Sholto-Douglas, B. Lai, R. Cook, E. Carpenter, V. Harris, K. H. Nealson, “XAFS And X-ray And Electron Microscopy Investigations Of Radionuclide Transformations At The Mineral-Microbe Interface” 13th International XAFS Conference, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, July 9-14, 2006.

 

103.  X. Chatellier, M. Abdelmoula, K. M. Kemner, G. G. Leppard, C. Mustin, B. Ravel, M. West, “Adsorption of phosphate during the oxidation of ferrous ions,” 232nd Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society, San Francisco, CA September 10-14, 2006.

 

102.  S.D. Kelly, K.M. Kemner, J. Carley, C.S. Criddle, D. Phillips, P. Jardine, D. Watson, and Weimin Wu. “Uranium speciation in sediments before and after field scale microbial stimulation”, American Chemical Society National Meeting, GEOC 125, Atlanta, GA, March 26-30, 2006.

 

101.  K. M. Kemner, C. Giometti, R. M. Miller, “The Bio/Enviro Working Group,” ANL  Associate Laboratory and Laboratory Director LDRD Presentation, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, April, 2006.

 

100.  M. St. Clair, S. L. Smith, J. O. Harrison, E. J. O’Loughlin, K. M. Kemner, M. I. Boyanov, M. Scherer, “U(VI) Reactions with Green Rusts: Influence of Anions,” American Chemical Society Meeting, Atlanta, GA., March 2006.

 

99.  K. M. Kemner, E. J. O’Loughlin, K. H. Nealson, S. D. Kelly, M. I. Boyanov, and B. Lai, “An integrative approach to the characterization of microbial exudates and investigation of their role in the transformations of uranium (U),” Environmental Remediation Science Program Annual Principal Investigator Meeting, April, 2006, Arlie, VA.

 

98.  M. I Boyanov, E. J. O’Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, B. D. Ravel, E. E. Roden, J. B. Fein, K. M. Kemner, “The effect of Fe(II)-Fe(II) coordination on the reduction of U(VI) determined by Fe- and U-edge XAFS,” Advanced Photon Source Annual Users’ Meeting, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL, May 2006. 

 

97.  D. W. Kennedy, M. J. Marshall, A. S. Beliaev, A. C. Dohnalkova, L. Shi, Z. Want, M. I. Boyanov, B. Lai, K. M. Kemner, J. S. McLean, S. B. Reed, V. L. Bailey, D. A. Saffarini, M. F. Romine, J. M. Zachara, and J. K. Fredrickson, “The Role of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 Outer Membrane c-Type Cytochromes in Extracellular U(IV)O2 Nanoparticle Formation,” American Society of Microbiology Meeting, May 21-25, 2006, Orlando, FL.

 

96.  M. J. Marshall, A. S. Beliaev, D. W. Kennedy, A. E. Plymale, A. C. Dohnalkova, L. Shi, Z. Wang, M. I. Boyanov, B. Lai, K. M. Kemner, J. S. McLean, S. B. Reed, D. E. Culley, B. L. Bailey, C. J. Simonson, D. A. Saffarini, M. F. Romine, Y. A. Gorby, J. M. Zachara, and J. K. Fredrickson, “Biomolecular Mechanisms of U(IV)O2 and Tc(IV)O2 Nanoparticle Formation by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1,” Environmental Remediation Science Program PI Meeting, April 3-5, 2006, Arlie, VA.

 

95.  W. –M. Wu, J. Carley,k M. Ginder-Vogel, C. Hwang, S. D. Kelly, M. Gentile, T. Gentry, M. B. Leigh, E. Cardanans, J. Nyman, M. Fienen, S. Caroll, H. Yan, K. Lowe, J. Luo, T. Melhourne, T. L. Marsh, D. Watson, M. W. Fields, B. Gu, J. Zhou, K. M. Kemner, P. Jardine, S. Fendorf, P. Kitanidis, J. Tiedje, C. S. Criddle, “Characterization of in situ Biological Uranium (VI) Reduction/immobilization at the NABIR Field Research Center, Oak Ridge, TN,” American Society of Microbiology Meeting, May 21-25, 2006, Orlando, FL.

 

94.  S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner, D. Watson, P. Jardine, D. Phillips, J. Carley, W. Wu, C. Criddle, “Uranium speciation in FRC sediments before and after biostimulation,” NABIR FRC PI Meeting, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October, 2005, Oak Ridge, TN.

 

2005

 

93.  M. J. Marshall, D. W. Kennedy, A. C. Dohnalkova, A. E. Plymale, D. A. Saffarini, M. I. Boyanov, K. M. Kemner, B. Lai, S. B. Reed, D. E. Culley, M. F. Romine, A. S. Beliaev, J. M. Zachara, and J. K. Fredrickson, “Characterization of the c-type Cytochromes and the Type II Secretion System of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 in Radionuclide Reduction and Localization,” ISSM/ISEB Conference, Jackson Hole, Wy.

 

92.  E. J. O’Loughlin, M. Scherer, K. M. Kemner, J. Harrison, M. Boyanov, S. D. Kelly, “Investigation of the transformation of uranium under iron reducing conditions: Reduction of U(VI) by biogenic Fe(II) in Green Rust,” Annual US DOE NABIR PI Meeting, April, 2005, Arlie, VA. 

 

91.  M. I. Boyanov, E. J. O’Loughlin, S. D. Kelly, E. E. Roden, J. F. Fein, K. M. Kemner, “Reduction of U by Fe2+ at model cell surfaces: Role of Fe-Fe proximity,” International Goldschmidt Conference, Moscow, Idaho, May 21-26, 2005.

 

90.  S. D. Kelly, S. C. Brooks, J. K. Fredrickson, E. T. Rasbury, C. Spotl, N. C. Sturchio, K. M. Kemner, “Uranyl-calcium coordination in calcium carbonate, systems,” International Goldschmidt Conference, Moscow, Idaho, May 21-26, 2005.

 

89.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, M. Boyanov, K. H. Nealson, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, “Effect of Exopolymers on the Spatial distributions and Transformations of Cr at the Bacterai-Geosurface Interface,” Annual US DOE NABIR PI Meeting, April, 2005, Arlie, VA.

 

88.  S. C. Brooks, J. K. Fredrickson, K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, and Z. Assefa, “Aqueous Complexation Reactions Governing the Rate and Extent of Biogeochemical U(VI) Reduction,” Annual US DOE NABIR PI Meeting, April, 2005, Arlie, VA.

 

 

2004

 

87.  H. Meyer, E. J. O’Loughlin, D. J. Sholto-Douglas, K. M. Kemner, “Electron donor effects on the reduction of AQDS by several Shewanella species,” American Society of Microbiology National Meeting, May, 2004, New Orleans, LA.

 

86.  D. J. Sholto-Douglas, H. Meyer, M. Donnelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, E. E. Roden, K. M. Kemner, “Investigation of Dissimilatory Iron Reduction in a Mixed Culture of Shewanella oneidensis and geobacger Sulfurreducens,” American Society of Microbiology National Meeting, May, 2004, New Orleans, LA.

 

85.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, D. Watson, P. Jardine, D. Phillips, “Characterization of uranium valence state and chemical speciation at the NABIR FRC,” NABIR Annual PI Meeting, Arlie, VA., March, 2004.

 

2003

 

84. S. Sutton, K. M. Kemner, “Advancement of Environmental Remediation Science Research at the Advanced Photon Source,” DOE-ERSD Meeting, Germantown, MD, June, 2003.

 

83.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, T. Khare, L. A. Moe, B. G. Fox, M. I. Donnelly, Y. Londer, M. Schiffer, C. S. Giometti, “XRF and XAFS Analysis of Electrophorectically Isolated Nondenatured Proteins,” 12th International XAFS Conference, Malmo, Sweden, June, 2003.

 

82.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, K. H. Nealson, B. Lai, J. Maser, Z. Cai, “Investigation of the spatial distributions and concentrations of biologically and environmentally relevant elements at the mineral-microbe interface,” NABIR Program Yearly PI Meeting, Airlie, Virginia, March, 2003.

 

2002

 

81.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Y. Suzuki, J. Banfield, J. Coates, “X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Studies of U(VI) Interactions with Minerals and Microbes,” American Chemical Society Meeting, Orlando, Florida, April, 2002.

 

80.  K. M. Kemner, S. D. Kelly, E. J. O’Loughlin, Y.Suzuki, J. Banfield, R. Csencsits, R. Cook, “Investigation of biogeochemical formation of uranium nanoparticles,” Annual NABIR Programmatic Meeting, Arlie House, Virginia, March, 2002.

 

 

2001

 

79. M. I. Boyanov, S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner, B. A. Bunker, J. B. Fein, D. A. Fowle “pH Dependet Adsorption of Cadmium to B. subtilis Bacterial Cell Walls- an EXAFS Structural Study,,” Advanced Photon Source Users’ Meeting, Argonne National Laborotory, Argonne, Illinois, October, 2001.

 

78. S. D. Kelly, K. M. Kemner, G. Fryxell, S. Mattigod, “XAFS determination of the binding mechanism of contaminant anions to self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous supports,” Advanced Photon Source Users’ Meeting, Argonne National Laborotory, Argonne, Illinois, October, 2001.

 

77. M. I. Boyanov, S. D. Kelly, B. A. Bunker, K. M. Kemner, J. B. Fein, T. Shibata, S. K. Cheong, D. Lahiri, “EXAFS of Aqueous Cadmium Complexes: the role of hydrogen and multiple

scattering paths,” Advanced Photon Source Users’ Meeting, Argonne National Laborotory, Argonne, Illinois, October, 2001.

 

76.  K. M. Kemner, B. Lai,