Chemistry Theses
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Recent Submissions
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Towards mitochondrial targeting for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisNanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a promising approach to overcoming biological barriers imposed by the human body. Polymeric NPs offer a superior synthetic flexibility and advances in polymerization chemistries have ... -
Preparation, characterisation and application of ordered mesoporous materials
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisThe history of ordered mesoporous materials starts with the discovery of MCM-41(Mobil Composition of Matter-41) in 1992 using an organic template as structure directing agent. Mesoporous materials have not only proved ... -
Complementary hydrazone-based dynamic covalent nanoparticles
(University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - ThesisThe extraordinary and unique properties exhibited by monolayer-stabilised metal nanoparticles suggest exciting potential applications. Surface-bound molecules stabilize the material in colloidal form, but also define a ... -
The design of acyl modified co-enzyme-A ester analogues as enzyme inhibitors
(University of St Andrews, 2019-12-03) - ThesisThis thesis is focused on the design and synthesis of analogues of thioesters of Co-enzyme A which are involved in many important biosynthetic pathways. Acetyl-CoA is converted into citrate by citrate synthase in the ... -
Toxic gas adsorption and water stability in metal-organic frameworks
(University of St Andrews, 2019-12-03) - ThesisThis thesis largely focuses on the development of water stable metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the removal of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) from airstreams. The aim of the research is to investigate the water ...
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