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Asymmetric Membranes For High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes, Ian Byrd

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) have broad applications such as portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and for green energy storage from intermittent sources. Current LIBs are limited by their low capacity materials at both the anode and cathode. At the anode, graphite suffers from a low capacity of only 372 mAh g^-1. The most commonly used cathode material is LiCoO₂ which has a meager capacity of 140 mAh g^-1. Thereby the broader applications of LIBs are limited due to these low capacities. It is imperative to develop higher capacity materials to further improve the performance of LIBs. …

A Quantum Astrochemical Perspective On The C-C3h Radical With Application To The Interstellar Medium, Matthew Bassett

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The interstellar medium (ISM) has been an area of focus for astrochemists and quantum chemists for many years, with particular interest in the presence of interstellar molecules and the resulting chemical processes. The c-C3H radical has been detected in the ISM near the dark molecular cloud TMC-1. With the application of ab initio computational methods using coupled-cluster theory at the singles, doubles, and perturbative triples [CCSD(T)] level, highly accurate quartic force fields (QFFs) are constructed to define the electronic wavefunction for the inter nuclear Hamiltonian. The QFF is used to predict the equilibrium geometry and produce vibrational frequencies, rotational constants, …

Synthesis And Biological Activity Of Novel Tu100 Derivatives, Oladotun J. Alao

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

In an attempt to create more effective chemotherapeutic compounds, the naphthoquinone adduct, 12,13-dihydro-N-methyl-6,11,13-trioxo-5H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta [1,2 b]naphthalen-5,12-imine (hereafter called TU100) was synthesized. Inspired by its unique and novel mechanism of action, a series of structural derivatives were synthesized to explore structure-activity relationships. The analogues exhibited different cytotoxicity profiles, revealing the indicated regions are involved in cell death induction. Furthermore, the analogues had dramatically different effects on cellular ATP production, suggesting different molecular targets. Synthesis, biological activity, and SAR study of these analogues will be revealed.

Theoretical And Experimental Analysis Of Optical Properties Of Defects In Gan:, Ibrahima Castillo Diallo

Theses and Dissertations

Using the Heyd-Scuseria-Ernzherof (HSE06) hybrid functional method along with photoluminescence experimental measurements, we analyze the properties of intrinsic defects such as vacancies, interstitials, antisites, and common complexes. By using configurational coordinate diagrams, we estimate the likelihood of defects to be radiative or non-radiative. Our calculations show that gallium vacancies exhibit a large magnetic moment in the neutral charge state and are most likely non-radiative. We also investigate the correlation between the observed infrared PL bands created in 2.5 MeV electron-irradiated GaN samples and the formation of native defects. It is found that gallium-nitrogen divacancies are possible sources of the broad …

Synthesis, Characterization, And Enhanced Magnetic Properties Of Iron Carbide Nanomaterials, Brent M. Williams

Theses and Dissertations

Permanent magnets are classified as hard magnetic materials with the main purpose of generating flux for applications such as electric motors, turbines, and hard drives. High coercivity, magnetic remanence, and saturation values with high stability are some of the requirements for permanent magnets. Rare-earth magnets including neodymium and samarium based magnets are known to have superior magnetic properties due to their high magnetocrystalline anisotropy. However, due to the price of rare-earth materials development of alternate permanent magnets composed of inexpensive materials is an ongoing process. Previously cobalt carbide (Co_xC) have shown promise as a potential rare-earth free magnet …

Development Of Microfluidic Analytical Device For Detection Of Sulfur-Containing Compounds Using Raman Spectroscopy, Duangtip Lawanstiend

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In this work, microfluidic systems coupled with Raman detection for analytical applications were developed using both off-chip and on-chip synthesized nanoporous Ag microstructures (np-AgMSs) as SERS substrates. Off-chip synthesized np-AgMSs were used as on-chip SERS substrates for determination of glutathione (GSH) using a reversed reporting technique. The np-AgMSs were drop casted onto the cross channel of a microfluidic device. R6G (a Raman reporter) interacted with the embedded np-AgMSs in the microchannel to form R6G-np-AgMSs which provided high SERS signal. Then, R6G in the R6G-np-AgMSs complex was replaced by GSH, causing the decrease in SERS signal which was related to the …

Preparation Of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Catalyzed By Metal-Alkanolamine Complexes, Nuttapong Jongjitsatitmun

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In this research, the catalysts for preparation of rigid polyurethane (RPUR) foams were developed in order to reduce odor as compared with commercial catalyst as dimethyl-cyclohexylamime (DMCHA). The investigated catalysts were metal-alkanolamine complexes in ethylene glycol solution, namely Cu(OAc)₂(EA)₂ and Zn(OAc)₂(EA)₂, where OAc = acetate and EA = ethanolamine. These complexes were further used as catalysts in the preparation of rigid polyurethane foams without purification. Characterization of metal-alkanolamine complexes were done using UV-visible spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Physical and mechanical properties of RPUR foams were studied. The reaction times of the foam formation were studied. The data were …

The Development And Analysis Of Chemical Profiles Of Various Over-The-Counter Pharmaceuticals, Keith Crisp

Longwood Senior Theses

High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) were used in order to obtain data to be used to develop the chemical profiles of several different brands and varieties of over-the-counter pharmaceutical tablets. Profiles of the organic components of the tablets were obtained via HPLC and GC-MS. Profiles consisting of the peak areas of common pharmaceutical ingredients were developed as well as profiles consisting of the full chromatograms for the tablets. Inorganic profiles were obtained via XRF. Profiles consisting of the peak areas of the elements identified within the tablets were developed as well as profiles …

A Quartz Crystal Microbalance Study Of Thiol:Ene Poly(Ionic Liquid) Polymerization And Gas Absorption, Yueming Wu

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

The polymerization process of, and gas absorption by, imidazolium-containing thiol:ene poly (ionic liquid)s (PILs), prepared from bisallylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethyl sulfonyl)imide [NTf₂^-] and pentaerythritoltetrakis(3 mercaptopropionate), was studied. The thiol:ene PILs examined were recently reported by groups at Murray State University. The advantage of thiol:ene PILs over other reported PILs is that thiol:ene polymers are made rapidly by UV exposure and exhibit high mechanical and thermal stability due to high cross-linking. The properties of interest for the thiol:ene PILs were studied using a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM). QCM techniques are based on the piezoelectric effect, where certain crystals (e.g., …

Investigating The Atmospheric Production Of Perchlorate: Inference From Polar Ice Cores, Thomas S. Cox

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Perchlorate (ClO₄) in the environment is of concern, because of potential health risks to humans, among other reasons. Evidence suggests that the majority of environmental perchlorate is formed in the atmosphere (likely in the stratosphere), in chemical processes involving ozone and stratospheric chlorine. A lack of knowledge in regards to the processes has resulted in a limited understanding of the environmental conditions and variables that influence perchlorate production and consequently perchlorate prevalence and variability in the environment. In this study, perchlorate was measured, using an established ion chromatography-­‐electrospray ionization-­‐tandem mass spectrometry (IC-­‐ESI-­‐ MS/MS) technique, in over 1,600 snowpit …

Comprehensive Structural, Thermal And Toxicological Characterization Of 1-Ethyl-3-Methylimidazolium Alkylbenzenesulfonate Ionic Liquids, Hiranmayee Kandala

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Synthesis and characterization of 1-ethyl-3- methylimidazolium alkylbenzenesulfonate ionic liquids for extraction of lignin from prairie cord grass have been studied. The ionic liquids (ILs) 1-ethyl-3- methylimidazolium benzenesulfonate (EBS), 1-ethyl-3- methylimidazolium toluenesulfonate (ETS) and 1-ethyl-3- methylimidazolium xylenesulfonate (EXS) have been synthesized in this research. An extensive structural, physical, thermal and toxicological characterization has been performed to understand the behavior of these ionic liquids. The reaction yield for the synthesis of EBS, ETS, and EXS ionic liquids was determined to be 91.2 ± 1.5 %, 96.1 ± 0.7 %, 99.0 ± 0.5 % respectively. Spectral analysis using NMR and FTIR confirms the …

The Relationship Between Recollection, Knowledge Transfer, And Student Attitudes Towards Chemistry, Oluwatobi Omobonike Odeleye

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Certain foundational concepts, including acid-base theory, chemical bonding and intermolecular forces (IMFs), appear throughout the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. The level of understanding of these foundational concepts influences the ability of students to recognize the relationships between sub-disciplines in chemistry. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between student attitudes towards chemistry and their abilities to recollect and transfer knowledge of IMFs, a foundational concept, to their daily lives as well as to other classes. Data were collected using surveys, interviews and classroom observations, and analyzed using qualitative methods. The data show that while most students were able …

Design, Synthesis And Biological Screening Of Novel Cucsinspired Estrone Analogues Towards Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Mater Hussen Mahnashi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Cucurbitacins (CUCS) are natural products with highly oxygenated tetracyclic triterpenes produced mostly by Cucurbitaceae family plant. They are known for their therapeutic efficiency with different biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and anti-cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Previous reports have shown the ability of CUCS to inhibit the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines (HepG-2) significantly. Structural activity relationship studies suggested the potential of the 23, 24 enone side chain of CUCS to bind to the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR). Due to the limited quantities of CUCS upon isolation and the challenges …

Lignin Transformation And Characterization Of Pyrolytic Products, Eric Amo Boakye

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Lignocellulosic materials derived from plants have the ability to serve as feedstocks in place of depleting petroleum and coal for production of fuels and chemicals. Lignin forms about 30% of lignocellulosic material, and is the second most abundant non-fossil organic carbon source in the biosphere. However, it is often treated as waste or, in some instances, burned to supply energy. Developing an efficient and environmentally benign method to convert lignin to high value-added aromatic monomers (e.g., guaiacol, vanillin, acetovanillone, and eugenol) for synthesis of polymers is of interest. Mineral bases, such as NaOH and CsOH, or supported-metal catalysts (Pt, Ru, …

Design, Synthesis And Biological Evaluation Of Novel Estradiol-Triazole Analogs Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors In Colorectal Cancer, Faez Alotaibi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Colorectal cancer is a life threatening and second cause of death from cancer in the United States. Several proteins (molecular targets) are highly expressed in Colorectal cancer (CRC). Among these molecular targets is Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors (EGFRs) which are overexpressed in cancer cells. Targeting and blocking the downstream signaling could lead to cease cell proliferation and division and hence control the spread of the disease. Molecular modeling is a powerful tool in drug discovery, which has been utilized to design many drug candidates that exhibit biological effect in many disease including cancer. Additionally, pharmacophores such as 1,2,3-triazole showed potency …

Circular Dichroistic Impacts Of 1‑(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3- Ethylurea: Secondary Structure Artifacts Arising From Bioconjugation Using 1‑Ethyl-3-[3-Dimethylaminopropyl]Carbodiimide, Matthew B. Kubilius, Raymond S. Tu

Publications and Research

1-Ethyl-3-[3-dimethylaminopropyl]carbodiimide (EDC) is a commonly used reagent for bioconjugation and peptide synthesis. Both EDC and the corresponding urea derivative, 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylurea (EDU), are achiral. As the reagent is active in aqueous solutions, it is a common choice for the study of evolving secondary structural changes via circular dichroism. This work highlights the effect of EDU on spectropolarimetric measurements, namely, the problematic absorption profile at low wavelengths (190−220 nm). We demonstrate that EDU is capable of erroneously indicating structural changes, particularly loss of α-helical character, through masking of the characteristic minimum at 208 nm. However, if the concentrations of the EDU in …

A Statistical Analytical Model For Hydrophilic Electropore Characterization: A Comparison Study, P. Marracino, M. Liberti, P.T. Vernier, F. Apollonio

Bioelectrics Publications

Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have proved to be a useful tool for unveiling many aspects of pore formation in lipid membranes under the influence of external electric fields. In order to compare the size-related properties of pores in bilayers of various compositions, generated and maintained under different physical and chemical conditions, reference metrics are needed for characterizing pore geometry and its evolution over time. In the present paper three different methodologies for evaluating electropore geometrical behavior will be compared: (i) the first allows analysis of the dimensions of the pore through an algorithm that uses a Monte Carlo simulated annealing …

Photochemical Generation Of Carbenes And Ketenes From Phenanthrene-Based Precursors Part I: Dimethylalkylidene Part Ii: Diphenylketene, Tarini S. Hardikar, Tarini Hardikar

Honors Theses

Previous studies have shown that the photolysis of phenanthrene-based cyclopropyl precursors can generate carbenes. In this work, a novel phenanthrene precursor was synthesized and photolyzed to generate the dimethylalkylidene carbene, which was subsequently trapped by cyclohexene. The car- bene was not prone to an internal rearrangement as some other carbenes are, and instead favored the intermolecular addition reaction. The precursor also underwent a rearrangement via pericyclic processes. A theoretical analysis of the potential energy surface of the system is presented using coupled cluster and density functional methods. Preliminary analysis for the precursor via time-resolved laser flash photolysis (LFP) was performed. …

A Novel Method For Determination Of Ammonium Isotope Ratios With Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry, Rebecca J. Chmiel

Honors Theses

Nitrogen (¹⁵N) isotope tracer studies are an invaluable tool for understanding the rate of N transformations in the environment. A mechanistic understanding of N cycling is critical to management of excess N availability in freshwater and marine ecosystems. Conventional methods for measuring ¹⁵N:¹⁴N of dissolved inorganic nitrogen species are time consuming and require large sample volumes. Here, we present a technique for measuring ¹⁵N:¹⁴N in ammonium (NH₄⁺) using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). NH₄⁺ present in small volumes of sample (3 ml) is complexed with phenol via …

Tying The Knot: Applications Of Topology To Chemistry, Tarini S. Hardikar

Honors Theses

Chirality (or handedness) is the property that a structure is “different” from its mirror image. Topology can be used to provide a rigorous framework for the notion of chirality. This project examines various types of chirality and discusses tools to detect chirality in graphs and knots. Notable theorems that are discussed in this work include ones that identify chirality using properties of link polynomials (HOMFLY polynomials), rigid vertex graphs, and knot linking numbers. Various other issues of chirality are explored, and some specially unique structures are discussed. This paper is borne out of reading Dr. Erica Flapan’s book, When Topology …

Phytoplankton Plastid Proteomics: Cracking Open Diatoms To Understand Plastid Biochemistry Under Iron Limitation, Skyler J. Nunn, Phoebe Dreux Chappell, Kristofer Gomes, Anasthasia Bonderenko, Bethany D. Jenkins, Brook L. Nunn

OES Faculty Publications

Diatoms, such as Thalassiosira pseudonana, are important oceanic primary producers, as they sequester carbon dioxide (CO₂) out of the atmosphere, die, and precipitate to the ocean floor. In many areas of the world’s oceans, phytoplankton, such as diatoms, are limited in growth by the availability of iron (Fe). Fe is an essential nutrient for phytoplankton, as it is central in the electron transport chain component of photosynthesis. Through this study, we examined if Fe-limitation makes a significant difference in the proteins expressed within the chloroplast, the power source for diatoms. Here, we utilized a new plastid isolation technique specific …

นาโนคอมพอสิตของพอลิแล็กทิกแอซิด/เอทิลีนไวนิลแอซีเทตโคพอลิเมอร์เติมด้วยนาโนไฮบริด พอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/ซิลิกา, จัสมิน พงค์เกษม

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

นาโนคอมพอสิตของพอลิแล็กทิกแอซิด/เอทิลีนไวนิลแอซีเทตโคพอลิเมอร์ (อีวีเอ) ถูกเตรียมด้วยนาโนซิลิกาและนาโนไฮบริดของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกา (1, 3 และ 5 ส่วนโดยน้ำหนักต่อเรซินร้อยส่วน) ด้วยการผสมแบบหลอมเหลวในเครื่องผสมแบบปิดตามด้วยเครื่องอัดแบบ โดยนาโนเลเท็กซ์ของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกาถูกสังเคราะห์ด้วยกระบวนการเกิดพอลิเมอร์ ‘อิน ซิทู’ ดิฟเฟอเรนเชียลไมโครอิมัลชัน ซึ่งนาโนไฮบริดของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกาที่เตรียมได้มีร้อยละการกราฟต์เท่ากับร้อยละ 90.9 และมีขนาดอนุภาคเฉลี่ยและพื้นที่ผิวเท่ากับ 43.4 นาโนเมตร และ 71.3 ตารางเมตรต่อกรัม ตามลำดับ จากการศึกษาสัณฐานวิทยา พบว่า อนุภาคนาโนไฮบริดแสดงลักษณะโครงสร้างแบบแก่น-เปลือก ที่มีนาโนซิลิกาเป็นแก่นกลางและพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลตเป็นเปลือก ขั้นแรกพอลิเมอร์ผสมพอลิแล็กทิกแอซิด/อีวีเอที่อัตราส่วนต่างๆ (อีวีเอ ร้อยละ 10-30 โดยน้ำหนัก) ได้ถูกเตรียม และพบว่า ความทนแรงกระแทกและการยืดตัว ณ จุดขาดได้รับการปรับปรุง ขณะที่ยังส์มอดุลัสและเสถียรภาพทางความร้อนมีค่าลดลงเมื่อเติมอีวีเอลงในพอลิแล็กทิกแอซิด เนื่องด้วยพอลิเมอร์ผสม 90/10 พอลิแล็กทิกแอซิด/อีวีเอมีสมบัติเชิงกลที่เหมาะสม จึงถูกเลือกเพื่อเตรียมนาโนคอมพอสิตด้วยนาโนซิลิกาและนาโนไฮบริดของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกา จากผลการทดลอง พบว่าการเติมนาโนซิลิกาหรือนาโนไฮบริดของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกาในพอลิเมอร์ผสม 90/10 พอลิแล็กทิกแอซิด/อีวีเอ ได้ปรับปรุงความทนแรงกระแทกและเสถียรภาพทางความร้อน หากแต่การยืดตัว ณ จุดขาดมีค่าลดลง นอกจากนี้ การเติมนาโนซิลิกาส่งผลให้ความทนแรงดึงและยังส์มอดุลัสมีค่าลดลง ขณะที่ความทนแรงดึงและยังส์มอดุลัสของนาโนคอมพอสิตด้วยนาโนไฮบริดของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกา มีค่าเพิ่มขึ้น โดยสรุป พบว่านาโนไฮบริดของพอลิเมทิลเมทาคริเลต/นาโนซิลิกา แสดงประสิทธิภาพในการเสริมแรงได้ดีกว่านาโนซิลิกาที่ปริมาณการเติมสารตัวเติมที่เท่าๆ กัน เนื่องจากมีแรงยึดเหนี่ยวระหว่างพอลิเมอร์-สารตัวเติมที่มากกว่า

Red Emissive Bodipy Dyes As Sensitizers For Near-Infrared Emission Of Lanthanide Complexes & Structural & Spectroscopic Studies Of Quinoline-Functionalized Bodipy Dyes, Adedayo Ayodeji Kukoyi

Masters Theses

Bioimaging has become a significant tool for the visualization of biological events and the detection of numerous biomarkers. However, detection sensitivity is compromised by background signal from the biofluid which interferes with signals from the probes that usually emit in the visible region Alternative probes such as those that emit in the near-infrared (NIR) region are necessary to overcome these shortcomings. Lanthanide ions have demonstrated efficiency with sharp characteristic emission in the visible and (NIR) region. Emission however is mostly achieved by indirect sensitization process in which energy from the triplet state of a sensitizer is transferred to the excited …

Enhancement Of The Physicochemical Properties Of Pt(Dien)(Nucleobase) (2+) For Hivncp7 Targeting, S. D. Tsotsoros, P. B. Lutz, A. G. Daniel, E. J. Peterson, R. E. F. De Paiva, E. Rivera, Y. Qu, C. A. Bayse, N. P. Farrell

Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Physicochemical properties of coordination compounds can be exploited for molecular recognition of biomolecules. The inherent π-π stacking properties of [Pt(chelate)(N-donor)]²⁺([PtN₄]) complexes were modulated by systematic variation of the chelate (diethylenetriamine and substituted derivatives) and N-donor (nucleobase or nucleoside) in the formally substitution-inert PtN₄ coordination sphere. Approaches to target the HIV nucleocapsid protein HIVNCp7 are summarized building on (i) assessment of stacking interactions with simple tryptophan or tryptophan derivatives to (ii) the tryptophan-containing C-terminal zinc finger and (iii) to the full two-zinc finger peptide and its interactions with RNA and DNA. The xanthosine nucleoside was identified …

Cytotoxicity Assay Of Self-Assembling Protein-Based Biomaterials, Peyton Vaughan

Honors Theses

Acute inflammation is a natural biological defensive response against infection,irritation, and injury. While inflammation is a natural process, chronic tissue inflammation has been implicated in the development of several different diseases. With the intent of minimizing collateral damage associated with long-term exposure of healthy tissues to anti-inflammatory drugs, the Pedigo laboratory has designed a system for the self-assembly of protein polymers as scaffolds for controlled-release of drugs to affected tissues. This protein polymer comprises two essential components, with the first component being the calcium-dependent protein, calmodulin, and the second being a corresponding binding peptide, M13. Because Calmodulin has a specific, …

Recent Advances In Thymidine Phosphorylase Inhibitors: Syntheses And Prospective Medicinal Applications, Muhammad Aamir Sajid, Zulfiqar Ali Khan, Sohail Anjum Shahzad, Syed Ali̇ Raza Naqvi, Muhammad Usman, Ahsan Iqbal

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

This review paper covers recent advances in the synthetic strategies for novel TPase inhibitors and their potential medicinal applications over the last few decades. A brief introduction covering the structural aspects of TPase inhibitors is also included to facilitate understanding of diverse approaches to monitor the design of new inhibitors. TPase is an essential enzyme and its inhibition is a potential target in the development of anticancer drugs.

Synthesis And Cytotoxicity Of Novel Thioxo-Quinazolino[3,4-$A$]Quinazolinones, Negar Mohammadhosseini, Mina Saeedi, Shahram Moradi, Mohammad Mahdavi, Omidreza Firuzi, Alireza Foroumadi, Abbas Shafiee

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Various thioxo-quinazolino[3,4-$a$]quinazolinones were prepared and evaluated for their cytotoxicity in MOLT-4 (lymphoblastic leukemia) and MCF-7 (breast adenocarcinoma) cell lines. Synthesis of the target compounds was started from isatoic anhydride. Successive reaction of isatoic anhydride with benzylamine and 2-nitrobenzaldehyde, reduction of the nitro group, and reaction with CS$_{2}$ gave 12-benzyl-6-thioxo-6,7,11b,12-tetrahydro-13$H$-quinazolino[3,4-$a$]quinazolin-13-one. The latter compound reacted with various 2-chloro-$N$-substituted acetamides to afford the corresponding fused quinazolinone derivatives.

Homopolymerization And Synthesis Of A New Methacrylate Monomer Bearing A Boron Side Group: Characterization And Determination Of Monomer Reactivity Ratios With Styrene, Tuba Çakir Çanak, Serkan Akpinar, İ. Ersi̇n Serhatli

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Boron methacrylate (BAc) monomer was synthesized via an esterification reaction. Boric acid, neopentyl glycol, and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) were reacted to obtain boron-containing acrylic monomer. Characterization was achieved by FT-IR, $^{13}$C NMR, $^{1}$H NMR, and $^{11}$B NMR and the results for the synthesized monomer were compared to those for HEMA. Homopolymer and copolymers with styrene (St) were synthesized via free radical polymerization. The properties of the synthesized styrene copolymers were investigated using several techniques. Monomer reactivity ratios for the studied monomer pair were calculated using the extended Kelen-Tüdos method. Copolymerization compositions and reactive ratios showed that the obtained copolymers had …

Spectrophotometric Determination Of Carmoisine After Cloud Point Extraction Using Triton X-114, Aslihan Karatepe, Çağri Akalin, Mustafa Soylak

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

Carmoisine (E122) is a synthetic azo dye that is generally used to give a red color to food products. In this work, a sensitive and simple method was developed for the determination of carmoisine based on cloud point extraction. To obtain the optimum conditions for the extraction efficiency of carmoisine, the effects of different analytical parameters such as H$_{2}$SO$_{4}$ concentration, concentration of Triton X-114, and equilibrium temperature were studied. The calibration graph was linear between 0.05 and 5.0 $\mu $g/mL and the detection limit based on three times the standard deviation of the blank was 7.2 $\mu $g/L. The method …

Synthesis And In Vitro Anticancer Evaluation Of 1,4-Phenylene-Bis-Pyrimidine-2-Amine Derivatives, Meli̇ha Burcu Gürdere, Erdoğan Kamo, Ayşe Şahi̇n Yağlioğlu, Yakup Budak, Mustafa Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

A series of 1,4-phenylene-bis-chalcones 3a-3h were synthesized by the reaction of terephthalaldehyde with substituted arylketones in this study. The novel 1,4-phenylene-bis-pyrimidine-2-amine derivatives 5a-5h were obtained by the addition of guanidine hydrochloride to 1,4-phenylene-bis-chalcone 3a-3h in ethanolic KOH under reflux conditions. The structure of the compounds was explained by means of IR, $^{1}$H NMR, $^{13}$C NMR, and elemental analyses. The anticancer activities of 3a-3h and 5a-5h were investigated against rat brain tumor cells and human uterus carcinoma in vitro$.$ Activity tests were performed as dose-dependent assays at eight concentrations. The positive control was 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Compounds 3c and 3d were examined …