Chemical sciences topic list of research papers
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Should we be promoting embryo transfer at blastocyst stage?
Abstract Improved laboratory standards and better culture media have made extended culture to blastocyst stage a reality to identify embryos with maximum implantation potential. The strategy of extended culture has become more popular across the...
2015 / Abha Maheshwari, Mark Hamilton, Siladitya Bhattacharya -
Green synthesis: In-vitro anticancer activity of copper oxide nanoparticles against human cervical carcinoma cells
Abstract Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) were synthesized by a green route using an aqueous black bean extract and characterized by XRD, FT-IR, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, DLS, TEM, SAED, SEM, and EDX. The synthesized CuO NPs were spherical in...
2016 / P.C. Nagajyothi, P. Muthuraman, T.V.M. Sreekanth, Doo Hwan Kim, Jaesool Shim -
Fe–Co/sulfonated polystyrene as an efficient and selective catalyst in heterogeneous Baeyer–Villiger oxidation reaction of cyclic ketones
Abstract A highly efficient catalyst Fe–Co/sulfonated polystyrene (Fe–Co/SPS) was introduced and synthesized, which catalyzed BV oxidation of ketones with aqueous hydrogen peroxide to give the corresponding lactones in high yield and selectivity....
2016 / Yingting Wang, Jiangfeng Huang, Xiaomeng Xia, Xinhua Peng -
Photocatalytic degradation of low density polyethylene (LDPE) films using titania nanotubes
Abstract Polyethylene (PE) waste disposal is a major issue now a days that poses serious threats to human and environmental health. Among the methods of dealing with problem, photocatalytic degradation in the visible light is an alternative option...
2016 / Saba Sadaqat Ali, Ishtiaq A. Qazi, Muhammad Arshad, Zahiruddin Khan, Thomas C. Voice, et al. -
Synthesis, structure and electrochemical behavior of new RPONOP (R=tBu, iPr) pincer complexes of Fe2+, Co2+, Ni2+, and Zn2+ ions
Abstract The coordination chemistry of the M2+ ions of the first-row elements iron, cobalt, nickel and zinc was explored with the ligands RPONOP (2,6-(R2PO)(C5H3N), R= i Pr and ...
2016 / Camille Lescot, Solène Savourey, Pierre Thuéry, Guillaume Lefèvre, Jean-Claude Berthet, et al. -
Enhancement of yield, nutritional and nutraceutical properties of two common bean cultivars following the application of seaweed extract (Ecklonia maxima)
Abstract In the present study, application of Ecklonia maxima extract (Kelpak SL – a water soluble concentrate) was optimized and its impact on yield, nutraceutical and nutritional potential of Phaseolus vulgaris L. (var. Aura and Toska) was...
2016 / Anna Kocira, Michał Świeca, Sławomir Kocira, Urszula Złotek, Anna Jakubczyk -
Effects of Titanium Dioxide on The Diseases, Development and Yield of Edible Cowpea2008 / Oluwaferanmi Owolade, David Ogunleti
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Use of compounded dispersing media for extemporaneous pediatric syrups with candesartan cilexetil and valsartan2014 / Monika Musko, Malgorzata Sznitowska
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Secrets of a covalent interaction for biomaterials and biotechnology: SpyTag and SpyCatcher
SpyTag is a short peptide that forms an isopeptide bond upon encountering its protein partner SpyCatcher. This covalent peptide interaction is a simple and powerful tool for bioconjugation and extending what protein architectures are accessible. Here we review the ...
2015 / Samuel C Reddington, Mark Howarth -
A planned complex suicide: Cut injury to the wrist with corrosive acid poisoning2015 / Sunil Gorakh Vidhate, Harish Pathak, Manoj Parchake, Rajesh Sukhadeve, Vikas Meshram
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Measurement of aspartic acid in oilseed rape leaves under herbicide stress using near infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics
Abstract Oilseed rape is used as both food and a renewable energy resource. Physiological parameters, such as the amino acid aspartic acid, can indicate the growth status of oilseed rape. Traditional detection methods are laborious, time consuming,...
2016 / Chu Zhang, Wenwen Kong, Fei Liu, Yong He -
Rapid habitability assessment of Mars samples by pyrolysis-FTIR
Abstract Pyrolysis Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (pyrolysis FTIR) is a potential sample selection method for Mars Sample Return missions. FTIR spectroscopy can be performed on solid and liquid samples but also on gases following...
2015 / Peter R. Gordon, Mark A. Sephton -
In vitro inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase and α-amylase level and antioxidant potential of seeds of Phoenix dactylifera L
Abstract Objective To evaluate and compare the antioxidant activity, total phenolic contents (TPCs) and in vitro antidiabetic activity of various pits extracts obtained from five Omani date cultivars. ...
2016 / Shah Alam Khan, Amira Rashid Al Kiyumi, Manal Saif Al Sheidi, Tagreed Salim Al Khusaibi, Noura Mohammed Al Shehhi, et al. -
Tricarbonyliron(0) complexes of bio-derived η4 cyclohexadiene ligands: An approach to analogues of oseltamivir
Abstract We have prepared novel [η 4] and [η 5]+ tricarbonyliron complexes from an unusual enantiopure cyclohexadiene ligand that possesses a quaternary stereocentre; this in turn is prepared through...
2015 / Michiel ten Broeke, Monika Ali Khan, Gabriele Kociok-Köhn, Nina Kann, Simon E. Lewis -
Isolation and characterization of 2-hydroxy-9,10-anthraquinone from Streptomyces olivochromogenes (ERINLG-261) with antimicrobial and antiproliferative properties2016 / Chandrasekar Balachandran, Veeramuthu Duraipandiyan, Yuvaraj Arun, Balachandran Sangeetha, Nobuhiko Emi, et al.
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Cold plasma: A new technology to modify wheat flour functionality
Abstract Atmospheric pressure cold plasma has the potential to modify biological chemistry and modulate physical surface properties. Wheat flour was treated by low levels of cold plasma (air, 15V and 20V) for 60 or 120s. There was no change in the...
2016 / Niloufar Bahrami, Danny Bayliss, Gemma Chope, Simon Penson, Tania Perehinec, et al. -
Enzymatic Conversion of Glycerol to Glyceric Acid with Immobilised Laccase in Na-Alginate Matrix
Abstract In this study, enzymatic oxidation of glycerol was performed for the production of glyceric acid. The effectiveness of immobilised laccase in Na-Alginate matrix was also verified. Glycerol was incubated at 25oC with 30mM of...
2015 / Chi Shein Hong, Sim Yee Chin, Chin Kui Cheng, Mahmud Mohd Sabri, Gek Kee Chua -
Determination of Assigned Values for Cadmium, Cobalt and Manganese in Drinking Water Proficiency Testing
Abstract In proficiency tests the selection of an appropriate assigned value is one of the most critical points. Determination of the assigned value for proficiency test can be done in 2 ways: based on reference value and consensus value. The use of ...
2015 / Eka Mardika Handayani, Isna Komalasari, Rosi Ketrin -
Esterification of Free Fatty Acid on Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using Activated Carbon Catalysts Generated from Coconut Shell
Abstract In the last few years, biodiesel has emerged as one of the most potential renewable energy to replace current petrol-derived diesel. It is a renewable, biodegradable and non-toxic fuel which can be easily produced through esterification of...
2015 / Arif Hidayat, Rochmadi, Karna Wijaya, Arief Budiman -
Influence of acid-etching or double-curing time on dentin bond strength of one-step self-etch adhesive
Abstract This in vitro study was undertaken to investigate the effects of an optional etching step with 35% phosphoric acid or double curing time on the shear bond strength (SBS) of one-step self-etch adhesives to dentin. A significant improvement...
2014 / Mohammed Q. Alqahtani