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| The Chemist Volume 92 | Number 1 |
 
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Editorial:
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On May 9, 2019, we attended the Induction of the new American Institute of Chemists (AIC) Pioneer Awardees at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. William H. Starnes, Jr. from the College of William and Mary, Dr. Richard Kaner from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), and Dr. Peng Chen from Cornell University were the honorees for the AIC Pioneer Award. At the referral of Dr. Starnes, we were soon named the co-editors of The Chemist publication by the American Institute of Chemists. This is a great honor for me as Dr. Starnes was my B.S./M.S. mentor when I was a student at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Since that time, Dr. Starnes and his wife, Dr. Sofia M. Starnes, have remained close family friends. Dr. Starnes has remained a lifelong mentor for me whose support and advice has helped me tremendously throughout my career.
After a short hiatus, The Chemist returns with a special issue honoring these three remarkable scientists, professors, and awardees in the field of chemistry. The issue begins with an overview of Dr. Starnes’ vast accomplishments and work of over fifty years with the poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) in both industry and academia. Particular attention is paid to the development of ester thiols as thermal stabilizers for PVC.1 We also detail Dr. Peng Chen’s work with Single-Molecule Catalysis and Dr. Richard Kaner’s remarkable journey and story with polyaniline nanofibers that detail the journey from laboratory curiosity to commercial products. This issue also includes contributions from Shenoy et. al on Imidazo Pyridine Derivative as a New Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel and Evidence of Macromolecular Structure of Humic Acids from Compost from Campasso and colleagues. We also present Kulkarni’s work on Theoretical Validation of Medicinal Properties os Ocimum sanctum and some desert electrochemistry in Jordan where Dr. Amayreh details the construction of a locally used Cactus (Opuntia) Battery. Lastly, this issue includes Barron’s work on Animals and the great war and Dr. Chen's article on the proper selection and application of mathematical models for estimating occupational exposure to
chemicals.
The on-going COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted all of our lives in ways no one could have predicted. The role that chemists and other scientists have played in the response, treatment, and recovery efforts has been paramount. With this issue, we seek to highlight the impact that scientific discovery and advancement can have in our world. We are currently accepting submissions for all types of articles in every field of chemistry for our upcoming issue and sincerely hope that you all consider submitting an article for consideration. We wish you all health and happiness in 2021 and beyond!
Sincerely,
Alexander G. Zestos, Ph.D Nayiri Kaissarian, Ph.D
Co-Editors of The Chemist
Reference
- Ge, X.; Culyba, E. K.; Grinnell, C. L.; Zestos, A. G.; Starnes, W. H., Mechanism of action and effectiveness of ester thiols as thermal stabilizers for poly (vinyl chloride). Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology 2007, 13 (4), 170-175.
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