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Studies into the synthesis of alkyne dienophiles with n6 - Ruthenium Arene Complex Substituents
(2019-04-01)In organic chemistry, ?6-metal arene complexes constitute a class of valuable intermediates in organic synthesis due to the metals ability to act as a strong electron withdrawing group.1-9 While known for being an electron ... -
Studies into the Stereoselectivity of Diels-Alder Reactions with n6- Ruthenium Arene Complex Substituents
(2018-04-01)In organic chemistry, n6-ruthenium arene complexes are able to act as powerful electron-withdrawing groups, thereby facilitating the nucleophilic aromatic substitution and deprotonation of benzylic and aromatic positions.1–7 ... -
A Visual Guide to General Chemistry Topics
(2017-05-13)Using some of the most frequently asked questions during General and Essentials of Chemistry tutoring sessions, this compilation of illustrated worksheets and concept maps was assembled. Left black and white, the pages of ... -
Enhancing biofuel lipid feedstock accumulation in the microalgae Ostreococcus tauri
(2017-05-13)Microalgae produce a diverse array of biomolecules and have attracted attention as alternative sources for biofuel feedstocks. Unlike other forms of alternative energy resources, algae do not require arable land nor fresh ... -
Adsorption Of Human Hemoglobin Onto Chitin and Cellulose Surfaces
(2016-04-01)When a chitosan (chitin derivative) acetate buffer system is combined with a hemoglobin (Hb) acetate buffer system, three distributions of hydrodynamic radii are observed: Chitosan/H2O, Hb/H2O, and a third unexpected ... -
Synthesis and Study of Carbazole Derivatives for Potential Application in Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
(2016-04-01)Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are an area of interest due to their advantages in technological applications. OLEDs are devices that use thin films of organic materials to produce light emissions. Various power ... -
Synthesis and Study of Conjugated Carbazole Derivatives for Potential Use in Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
(2014-04-01)Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are devices that use thin films of organic molecules to create light when electricity is applied. A full color display consists of red, green, and blue light emissions. Stable, long ... -
Nitrogen and Carbon Cycling of Sustainable Agricultural Methods in Second Generation Biofuel Grasses
(2014-04-01)Crop treatment practices have a possible effect on nitrogen and carbon cycling as nitrogen and carbon are used as plant nutrients. As part of the denitrification process in the soil, nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas, is ... -
Electrophilicity of Cu-bound Nitriles: Toward a Method for [2+2+2] Cyclizations
(2014-04-01)Copper nitrile systems were explored to determine the change in nitrile nucleophilicity upon coordination to copper. Both Cu(I) and Cu(II) were explored. Complexes bearing electronwithdrawing nitriles and electron-donating ... -
Synthesis and Study of a Novel Family of Conjugated Carbazole- Centered Compounds with Potential Applications in Organic Light- Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)
(2014-04-01)Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) have been of great interest in various technological applications. Currently, there have been many successful syntheses of stable organic compounds capable of emitting red and green ... -
Biochemical Analysis of Insect Camouflage in Manduca sexta, the Tobacco Hornworm
(2012-04-01)Manduca sexta (Tobacco Hornworm) larvae exhibit diet-induced adaptation, demonstrating green coloration in their natural environment but becoming a pale blue when placed on a lab diet lacking plant material. I hypothesized ... -
A Cooperative Approach to the N-Solution Problem
(2012-04-01)Collaboration is an ever-present element in scientific research today. Even within laboratories and research teams, colleagues need to analyze, interpret, and disseminate research outcomes individually. Despite this need, ... -
Quality Assurance of Electrostatic Micro-Electro Mechanical Relays: Radiation Hardness
(2012-04-01)As electrostatic Micro-Electro Mechanical relays have the potential to solve power density issues related to current MOSFET technology, it has become ever more important to examine device reliability. Beyond applications ... -
Investigation of the Reaction Properties of Copper Promoted Triazine Formation From Nitriles
(2012-04-01)The reaction properties of various copper species toward nitrile activation to generate triazines are being examined. This study supports the conclusion that a copper (II) species does not provide nitrile activation without ... -
Unconventional reaction media: A solvent-based discovery lab for first-year undergraduates
(2011-04-01)A general chemistry laboratory that illustrates the effectiveness and benign nature of unconventional reaction media is outlined in a three step procedure: 1) a solventless condensation reaction between two solids, 2) an ... -
Dye Sensitization of TiO2 Single Electrodes
(2011-04-01)Solar power is the most widely available and abundant source of energy on the planet. Using solar power on a large scale to meet energy needs would require a significant reduction in the cost of solar energy conversion ... -
Gravimetric Titrations are More Accurate, More Precise, and Easier than Volumetric Titrations
(2010-04-01)Gravimetric titrations were compared statistically in this study with volumetric titrations. A sodium hydroxide solution was standardized with pure potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP). This solution was then used to analyze ... -
Investigation of the Scope and Reaction Properties of Metal Promoted Reactions with Nitriles to form Triazines
(2010-04-01)The reaction properties of copper acetylacetonate, Cu(acac)2, toward nitrile activation to generate triazine-containing species are being examined. Results indicate necessity of a nitrogen containing base for the reaction ... -
Synthesis of CifiDABCO and mannose co-functionalized G(4)-PAMAM dendrimer for use in antibiotics
(2010-04-01)Synthesis of C16DABCO and mannose co-functionalized G(4)-PAMAM dendrimer is expected to yield a useful antimicrobial that is effective in binding to mannose specific lectins on bacterial fimbriae. Thus far, mannose has ... -
Rural Water Disinfection In The Developing World: Designing A General Chemistry Lab Experience
(2010-04-01)A simple electrolysis apparatus was set up with a 10 wt% NaCl solution using a stainless steel cathode and a graphite anode to produce a hypochlorite ion solution. The hypochlorite ion solution was quantified to around 600 ...
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