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Effects of Diminazene Aceturate on Drosophila melanogaster : A Lipidomic Analysis , Gabriela Suarez

Introductory Chemistry Student Success: Evaluating Peer-Led Team Learning and Describing Sense of Belonging , Jessica D. Young

Explorations on Non-Covalent Interactions: From Supramolecules to Drug-Like Molecules , Zhanpeng Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

aPKCs role in Neuroblastoma cell signaling cascades and Implications of aPKCs inhibitors as potential therapeutics , Sloan Breedy

Protein Folding Kinetics Analysis Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy , Dhanya Dhananjayan

Affordances and Limitations of Molecular Representations in General and Organic Chemistry , Ayesha Farheen

Institutional and Individual Approaches to Change in Undergraduate STEM Education: Two Framework Analyses , Stephanie B. Feola

Applications in Opioid Analysis with FAIMS Through Control of Vapor Phase Solvent Modifiers , Nathan Grimes

Synthesis, Characterization, and Separation of Loaded Liposomes for Drug Delivery , Sandra Khalife

Supramolecular Architectures Generated by Self-assembly of Guanosine and Isoguanosine Derivatives , Mengjia Liu

Syntheses, Photophysics, & Application of Porphyrinic Metal-Organic Frameworks , Zachary L. Magnuson

Integration of Algae and Biomass Processes to Synthesize Renewable Bioproducts for the Circular Economy , Jessica Martin

Chemical Analysis of Metabolites from Mangrove Endophytic Fungus , Sefat E Munjerin

Synthesis of Small Molecule Modulators of Non-Traditional Drug Targets , Jamie Nunziata

Conformational Dynamics and Free Energy Studies of DNA and Other Biomolecules , Paul B. Orndorff

Synthetic Studies of Potential New Ketogenic Molecules , Mohammad Nazmus Sakib

Coupling Chemical and Genomic Data of Marine Sediment-Associated Bacteria for Metabolite Profiling , Stephanie P. Suarez

Enhanced Methods in Forensic Mass Spectrometry for Targeted and Untargeted Drug Analysis , Dina M. Swanson

Investigation of Challenging Transformations in Gold Catalysis , Qi Tang

Diazirines and Oxaziridines as Nitrogen Transfer Reagents in Drug Discovery , Khalilia C. Tillett

Developing New Strategy toward Ruthenium and Gold Redox Catalysis , Chenhuan Wang

Gold-Catalyzed Diyne-ene Cyclization: Synthesis of Hetero Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons and 1,2-Dihydropyridines , Jingwen Wei

Development of Antiviral Peptidomimetics , Songyi Xue

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Investigating a Potential STING Modulator , Jaret J. Crews

Exploring the Structure and Activity of Metallo-Tetracyclines , Shahedul Islam

Metabolomic Analysis, Identification and Antimicrobial Assay of Two Mangrove Endophytes , Stephen Thompson

Bioactivity of Suberitenones A and B , Jared G. Waters

Developing Efficient Transition Metal Catalyzed C-C & C-X Bond Construction , Chiyu Wei

Measurement in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Education: Student Explanations of Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms and Instructional Practices in Introductory Courses , Brandon J. Yik

Study on New Reactivity of Vinyl Gold and Its Sequential Transformations , Teng Yuan

Study on New Strategy toward Gold(I/III) Redox Catalysis , Shuyao Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Design, Synthesis and Testing of Bioactive Peptidomimetics , Sami Abdulkadir

Synthesis of Small Molecules for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases , Elena Bray

Social Constructivism in Chemistry Peer Leaders and Organic Chemistry Students , Aaron M. Clark

Synthesizing Laccol Based Polymers/Copolymers and Polyurethanes; Characterization and Their Applications , Imalka Marasinghe Arachchilage

The Photophysical Studies of Transition Metal Polyimines Encapsulated in Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF’s) , Jacob M. Mayers

Light Harvesting in Photoactive Guest-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks , Christopher R. McKeithan

Using Quantitative Methods to Investigate Student Attitudes Toward Chemistry: Women of Color Deserve the Spotlight , Guizella A. Rocabado Delgadillo

Simulations of H2 Sorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks , Shanelle Suepaul

Parallel Computation of Feynman Path Integrals and Many-Body Polarization with Application to Metal-Organic Materials , Brant H. Tudor

The Development of Bioactive Peptidomimetics Based on γ-AApeptides , Minghui Wang

Investigation of Immobilized Enzymes in Confined Environment of Mesoporous Host Matrices , Xiaoliang Wang

Novel Synthetic Ketogenic Compounds , Michael Scott Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Biosynthetic Gene Clusters, Microbiomes, and Secondary Metabolites in Cold Water Marine Organisms , Nicole Elizabeth Avalon

Differential Mobility Spectrometry-Mass spectrometry (DMS-MS) for Forensic and Nuclear-Forensic applications , Ifeoluwa Ayodeji

Conversion from Metal Oxide to MOF Thin Films as a Platform of Chemical Sensing , Meng Chen

Asking Why : Analyzing Students' Explanations of Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms using Lexical Analysis and Predictive Logistic Regression Models , Amber J. Dood

Development of Next-Generation, Fast, Accurate, Transferable, and Polarizable Force-fields for Heterogenous Material Simulations , Adam E. Hogan

Breakthroughs in Obtaining QM/MM Free Energies , Phillip S. Hudson

New Synthetic Methodology Using Base-Assisted Diazonium Salts Activation and Gold Redox Catalysis , Abiola Azeez Jimoh

Development and Application of Computational Models for Biochemical Systems , Fiona L. Kearns

Analyzing the Retention of Knowledge Among General Chemistry Students , James T. Kingsepp

A Chemical Investigation of Three Antarctic Tunicates of the Genus Synoicum , Sofia Kokkaliari

Construction of Giant 2D and 3D Metallo-Supramolecules Based on Pyrylium Salts Chemistry , Yiming Li

Assessing Many-Body van der Waals Contributions in Model Sorption Environments , Matthew K. Mostrom

Advancing Equity Amongst General Chemistry Students with Variable Preparations in Mathematics , Vanessa R. Ralph

Sustainable Non-Noble Metal based Catalysts for High Performance Oxygen Electrocatalysis , Swetha Ramani

The Role of aPKCs and aPKC Inhibitors in Cell Proliferation and Invasion in Breast and Ovarian Cancer , Tracess B. Smalley

Development of Ultrasonic-based Ambient Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry , Linxia Song

Covalent Organic Frameworks as an Organic Scaffold for Heterogeneous Catalysis including C-H Activation , Harsh Vardhan

Optimization of a Digital Ion Trap to Perform Isotope Ratio Analysis of Xenon for Planetary Studies , Timothy Vazquez

Multifunctional Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) For Applications in Sustainability , Gaurav Verma

Design, Synthesis of Axial Chiral Triazole , Jing Wang

The Development of AApeptides , Lulu Wei

Chemical Investigation of Floridian Mangrove Endophytes and Antarctic Marine Organisms , Bingjie Yang

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

An Insight into the Biological Functions, the Molecular Mechanism and the Nature of Interactions of a Set of Biologically Important Proteins. , Adam A. Aboalroub

Functional Porous Materials: Applications for Environmental Sustainability , Briana Amaris Aguila

Biomimetic Light Harvesting in Metalloporphyrins Encapsulated/Incorporated within Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs). , Abdulaziz A. Alanazi

Design and Synthesis of Novel Agents for the Treatment of Tropical Diseases , Linda Corrinne Barbeto

Effect of Atypical protein kinase C inhibitor (DNDA) on Cell Proliferation and Migration of Lung Cancer Cells , Raja Reddy Bommareddy

The Activity and Structure of Cu2+ -Biomolecules in Disease and Disease Treatment , Darrell Cole Cerrato

Simulation and Software Development to Understand Interactions of Guest Molecules inPorous Materials , Douglas M. Franz

Construction of G-quadruplexes via Self-assembly: Enhanced Stability and Unique Properties , Ying He

The Role of Atypical Protein Kinase C in Colorectal Cancer Cells Carcinogenesis , S M Anisul Islam

Chemical Tools and Treatments for Neurological Disorders and Infectious Diseases , Andrea Lemus

Antarctic Deep Sea Coral and Tropical Fungal Endophyte: Novel Chemistry for Drug Discovery , Anne-Claire D. Limon

Constituent Partitioning Consensus Docking Models and Application in Drug Discovery , Rainer Metcalf

An Investigation into the Heterogeneity of Insect Arylalkylamine N -Acyltransferases , Brian G. O'Flynn

Evaluating the Evidence Base for Evidence-Based Instructional Practices in Chemistry through Meta-Analysis , Md Tawabur Rahman

Role of Oncogenic Protein Kinase C-iota in Melanoma Progression; A Study Based on Atypical Protein Kinase-C Inhibitors , Wishrawana Sarathi Bandara Ratnayake

Formulation to Application: Thermomechanical Characterization of Flexible Polyimides and The Improvement of Their Properties Via Chain Interaction , Alejandro Rivera Nicholls

The Chemical Ecology and Drug Discovery Potential of the Antarctic Red Alga Plocamium cartilagineum and the Antarctic Sponge Dendrilla membranosa , Andrew Jason Shilling

Synthesis, Discovery and Delivery of Therapeutic Natural Products and Analogs , Zachary P. Shultz

Development of α-AA peptides as Peptidomimetics for Antimicrobial Therapeutics and The Discovery of Nanostructures , Sylvia E. Singh

Self-Assembly of 2D and 3D Metallo-Supramolecules with Increasing Complexity , Bo Song

The Potential of Marine Microbes, Flora and Fauna in Drug Discovery , Santana Alexa Lavonia Thomas

Design, Synthesis, and Self-Assembly of Supramolecular Fractals Based on Terpyridine with Different Transition Metal Ions , Lei Wang

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Fatty Acid Amides and Their Biosynthetic Enzymes Found in Insect Model Systems , Ryan L. Anderson

Interrogation of Protein Function with Peptidomimetics , Olapeju Bolarinwa

Characterization of Nylon-12 in a Novel Additive Manufacturing Technology, and the Rheological and Spectroscopic Analysis of PEG-Starch Matrix Interactions , Garrett Michael Craft

Synthesis of Novel Agents for the treatment of Infectious and Neurodegenerative diseases , Benjamin Joe Eduful

Survey research in postsecondary chemistry education: Measurements of faculty members’ instructional practice and students’ affect , Rebecca E. Gibbons

Design, Synthesis, Application of Biodegradable Polymers , Mussie Gide

Conformational Fluctuations of Biomolecules Studied Using Molecular Dynamics and Enhanced Sampling , Geoffrey M. Gray

Analysis and New Applications of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF): Thermal Conductivity of a Perovskite-type MOF and Incorporation of a Lewis Pair into a MOF. , Wilarachchige D C B Gunatilleke

Chemical Investigation of Bioactive Marine Extracts , Selam Hagos

Optimizing Peptide Fractionation to Maximize Content in Cancer Proteomics , Victoria Izumi

Germania-based Sol-gel Coatings and Core-shell Particles in Chromatographic Separations , Chengliang Jiang

Synthesis, Modification, Characterization and Processing of Molded and Electrospun Thermoplastic Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites , Tamalia Julien

Studies Aimed at the Synthesis of Anti-Infective Agents , Ankush Kanwar

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50 Research Ideas in Organic Chemistry

Unlocking the Potential: 50 Intriguing Organic Chemistry Research Ideas

In the world of science, organic chemistry is like the hidden language of life. It’s the study of carbon and its dance with other elements to create everything from medicines that heal to materials that make our world. Today, iLovePhD delves into 50 intriguing research ideas in this fascinating field, uncovering the secrets and innovations that drive progress in science.

50 Intriguing Organic Chemistry Research Ideas

• Green Synthesis of Organic Compounds : Explore eco-friendly methods for synthesizing organic molecules.
• Applications of Organometallic Chemistry : Discuss the use of organometallic compounds in catalysis and materials science.
• Designing Sustainable Polymers : Investigate the development of biodegradable and recyclable polymers.
• Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis : Examine recent advances in creating chiral organic compounds.
• Supramolecular Chemistry in Drug Design : Discuss how non-covalent interactions can be harnessed for drug discovery.
• Functionalization of C-H Bonds : Explore methods for selectively functionalizing carbon-hydrogen bonds.
• Natural Product Synthesis : Highlight recent total syntheses of complex natural products.
• Electroorganic Chemistry : Discuss the use of electricity as a reagent in organic reactions.
• Molecular Machines : Explore the design and applications of synthetic molecular machines.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) : Investigate the use of MOFs in gas storage and separation.
• Enzyme Mimicry in Catalysis : Discuss synthetic catalysts that mimic enzyme behavior.
• Chemical Biology : Explore the interface between chemistry and biology for drug discovery.
• Organic Photovoltaics : Discuss the development of organic materials for solar cells.
• Peptide Chemistry : Investigate the synthesis and applications of peptides in drug design.
• Click Chemistry : Highlight the versatility of click reactions in organic synthesis.
• Chemoinformatics : Discuss the use of computational methods in organic chemistry.
• Bioorthogonal Chemistry : Explore reactions that are compatible with living systems.
• Green Solvents in Organic Synthesis : Examine environmentally friendly solvents for organic reactions.
• Nanocatalysis : Discuss the role of nanoparticles in catalytic processes.
• Fluorine Chemistry : Investigate the unique properties of fluorinated organic compounds.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry : Explore the synthesis and functions of carbohydrates.
• Chemical Sensors : Discuss the design of organic sensors for detecting analytes.
• Synthetic Biology : Explore the engineering of biological systems for chemical production.
• Organic Chemistry in Medicine : Highlight the role of organic chemistry in drug development.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry : Investigate the synthesis and reactivity of heterocycles.
• Chemistry of Aromatics : Discuss reactions and applications of aromatic compounds.
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) : Explore the environmental and health impact of PAHs.
• Green Extraction Methods : Investigate eco-friendly techniques for extracting natural products.
• Organic Chemistry in Food : Discuss the chemistry behind food flavor and preservation.
• Chemistry of Natural Dyes : Explore the use of organic compounds as dyes.
• Artificial Sweeteners : Investigate the chemistry of sugar substitutes.
• Chemistry of Medicinal Plants : Highlight the organic compounds found in medicinal plants.
• Organic Synthesis with Flow Chemistry : Discuss continuous-flow methods in organic synthesis.
• Stereochemistry : Explore the importance of stereochemistry in organic reactions.
• Chirality in Pharmaceuticals : Discuss the role of chirality in drug design.
• Green Chemistry Metrics : Investigate metrics for assessing the sustainability of organic reactions.
• Photochemistry : Explore the use of light in driving organic reactions.
• Chemistry of Natural Toxins : Highlight the structures and effects of natural toxins.
• Chemistry of Pharmaceuticals : Discuss the synthesis and mechanisms of action of common drugs.
• Organic Chemistry in Cosmetics : Explore the chemistry of cosmetic products.
• Organic Chemistry in Art Conservation : Investigate the role of organic chemistry in preserving artworks.
• Radical Chemistry : Discuss the use of radicals in organic synthesis.
• Chemistry of Terpenes : Explore the diverse structures and functions of terpenes.
• Organic Chemistry of Vitamins : Highlight the organic compounds essential for health.
• Biocatalysis : Discuss the use of enzymes in organic synthesis.
• Chemistry of Lipids : Investigate the structure and functions of lipids.
• Chemistry of Amino Acids : Explore the building blocks of proteins.
• Chemistry of DNA : Discuss the structure and chemical properties of DNA.
• Nucleic Acid Chemistry : Investigate the synthesis and modification of nucleic acids.
• Organic Chemistry in Environmental Remediation : Highlight the use of organic compounds for cleaning up pollutants.

In closing, organic chemistry isn’t just about molecules; it’s about endless possibilities. These 50 research ideas showcase the diverse avenues researchers explore , from green synthesis to life-saving drugs. As we continue to unravel the mysteries of carbon, we can look forward to a future where science and innovation walk hand in hand, shaping a brighter world for us all.

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• Nanocatalysis Heterocyclic compounds
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100+ Great Chemistry Research Topics

Table of contents

• 1 5 Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers
• 2 Chemical Engineering Research Topics
• 3 Organic Сhemistry Research Topics
• 4 Іnorganic Сhemistry Research Topics
• 5 Biomolecular Сhemistry Research Topics
• 6 Analytical Chemistry Research Topics
• 7 Computational Chemistry Research Topics
• 8 Physical Chemistry Research Topics
• 9 Innovative Chemistry Research Topics
• 10 Environmental Chemistry Research Topics
• 11 Green Chemistry Research Topics
• 12.1 Conclusion

Do you need a topic for your chemistry research paper? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll go over a series of the best chemistry research paper topics as well as Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers on different topics. By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have plenty of ideas to get started on your next research project!

There are many different subfields of chemistry, so it can be tough to find interesting chemistry topics to write about. If you’re struggling to narrow down your topic, we’ll go over lists of topics in multiple fields of study.

Doing research is important to help scientists learn more about the world around us. By researching different compounds and elements, we can learn more about how they interact with one another and how they can be used to create new products or improve existing ones.

There are many different topics that you can choose to research in chemistry. Here are just a few examples:

• The history of chemistry and how it has evolved over time
• How different chemicals react with one another
• How to create new compounds or improve existing ones
• The role of chemistry in the environment
• The health effects of different chemicals

5 Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers

Once you have chosen a topic for your research paper , it is important to follow some tips to ensure that your paper is well-written and accurate. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Start by doing some background research on your topic. This will help you understand the basics of the topic and give you a good foundation to build your paper on.
• Make sure to cite all of the sources that you use in your paper. This will help to show where you got your information and will also help to add credibility to your work.
• Be sure to proofread your paper before you submit it. This will ensure that there are no errors and that your paper is clear and concise.
• Get help from a tutor or friend if you are struggling with your paper. They may be able to offer helpful advice or feedback.
• Take your time when writing your research paper. This is not a race, and it is important to make sure that you do a good job on your research.

By following these tips, you can be sure that your chemistry research paper will be a success! So what are you waiting for? Let’s go over some of the best research paper topics out there. Choosing a chemistry research topic is just the first step. The complexity of scientific writing can be daunting. For those who need assistance, a professional research paper writer can help you craft a well-researched and clearly articulated paper.

Chemical Engineering Research Topics

Chemical Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design and application of chemical processes. If you’re wondering how to choose a paper topic, here are some ideas to inspire you:

• How to create new alloy compounds or improve existing ones
• The health effects of the food industry chemicals
• Chemical engineering and sustainable development
• The future of chemical engineering
• Chemical engineering and the food industry
• Chemical engineering and the pharmaceutical industry
• Chemical engineering and the cosmetics industry
• Chemical engineering and the petrochemical industry
• Biocompatible materials for drug delivery systems
• Membrane technology in water treatment
• Development of synthetic fibers for industrial use

These are just a few examples – there are many more possibilities out there! So get started on your research today. Who knows what you might discover!

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Organic Сhemistry Research Topics

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing molecules. There are many different organic chemistry research topics that a student could choose to focus on and here are just a few examples of possible research projects in organic chemistry:

• Investigating new methods for synthesizing chiral molecules
• Studying the structure and reactivity of carbon nanotubes
• Investigating metal complexes with organometallic ligands
• Designing benzene derivatives with improved thermal stability
• Exploring new ways to control the stereochemistry of chemical reactions
• Studying the role of enzymes in organic synthesis
• Investigating new strategies for combating drug resistance
• Developing new methods for detecting explosives residues
• Studying the photochemistry of organic molecules
• Studying the behavior of organometallic compounds in biological systems
• Synthetic routes for biodegradable plastics
• Catalysis in organic synthesis
• Development of non-toxic solvents

Іnorganic Сhemistry Research Topics

Inorganic Chemistry is the study of the chemistry of materials that do not contain carbon. Unlike other chemistry research topics, these include elements such as metals, minerals, and inorganic compounds. If you are looking for inorganic chemistry research topics on inorganic chemistry, here are some ideas to get you started:

• How different metals react with one another
• How to create new alloys or improve existing ones
• The role of inorganic chemistry in the environment
• Rare earth elements and their applications in electronics
• Inorganic polymers in construction materials
• Photoluminescent materials for energy conversion
• Inorganic chemistry and sustainable development
• The future of inorganic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry and the food industry
• Inorganic chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry
• Atomic structure progressive scale grading
• Inorganiс Сhemistry and the cosmetics industry

Biomolecular Сhemistry Research Topics

Biomolecular chemistry is the study of molecules that are important for life. These molecules can be found in all living things, from tiny bacteria to the largest animals. Researchers who work in this field use a variety of techniques to learn more about how these molecules function and how they interact with each other.

If you are looking for essential biomolecular chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• The structure and function of DNA
• Lipidomics and its applications in disease diagnostics
• The structure and function of proteins
• The role of carbohydrates in the body
• The role of lipids in the body
• How enzymes work
• Protein engineering for therapeutic applications
• The role of biochemistry in heart disease
• Cyanides and their effect on the body
• The role of biochemistry in cancer treatment
• The role of biochemistry in Parkison’s disease treatment
• The role of biochemistry in the immune system
• Carbohydrate-based vaccines

The possibilities are endless for someone willing to dedicate some time to research.

Analytical Chemistry Research Topics

Analytical Chemistry is a type of chemistry that helps scientists figure out what something is made of. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as spectroscopy or chromatography. If you are looking for research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• How food chemicals react with one another
• Mass spectrometry
• Microplastics detection in marine environments
• Development of sensors for heavy metal detection in water
• Analytical aspects of gas and liquid chromatography
• Analytical chemistry and sustainable development
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy methods and best practices
• Analytical chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry in Ibuprofen consumption
• Analytical chemistry and the cosmetics industry in UV protectors
• High-throughput screening methods in pharmaceutical analysis
• Dispersive X-ray analysis of damaged tissues

Analytical chemistry is considered by many a complex science and there is a lot yet to be discovered in the field.

Computational Chemistry Research Topics

Computational chemistry is a way to use computers to help chemists understand chemical reactions. This can be done by simulating reactions or by designing new molecules. If you are looking for essential chemistry research topics in computational chemistry, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Molecular mechanics simulation
• Machine learning applications in predicting molecular properties
• Reaction rates of complex chemical reactions
• Designing new molecules: how can simulation help
• The role of computers in the study of quantum mechanics
• How to use computers to predict chemical reactions
• Using computers to understand organic chemistry
• The future of computational Chemistry in organic reactions
• The impacts of simulation on the development of new medications
• Combustion reaction simulation impact on engine development
• Quantum-chemistry simulation review
• Simulation of protein folding and misfolding in diseases
• Development of algorithms for chemical synthesis planning
• Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks in water sequestration and catalysis

Computers are cutting-edge technology in chemical research and this relatively new field of study has a ton yet to be explored.

Physical Chemistry Research Topics

Physical chemistry is the study of how matter behaves. It looks at the physical and chemical properties of atoms and molecules and how they interact with each other. If you are looking for physical chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Standardization of pH scales
• Structure of atom on a quantum scale
• Bonding across atoms and molecules
• The effect of temperature on chemical reactions
• The role of light in in-body chemical reactions
• Chemical kinetics
• Molecular dynamics in confined spaces
• Quantum computing for solving chemical problems
• Studies on non-Newtonian fluids in industrial processes
• Surface tension and its effects on mixtures
• The role of pressure in chemical reactions
• Rates of diffusion in gases and liquids
• The role of entropy in chemical reactions

Here are just a few samples, but there are plenty more options! Start your research right now!

Innovative Chemistry Research Topics

Innovative chemistry is all about coming up with new ideas and ways to do things. This can be anything from creating new materials to finding new ways to make existing products. If you are looking for ground-breaking chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Amino acids side chain effects in protein folding
• Chemistry in the production of nanomaterials
• The role of enzymes in chemical reactions
• Photocatalysis in 3D printing
• Avoiding pesticides in agriculture
• Combining chemical and biological processes
• Gene modification in medicinal chemistry
• The role of quantum mechanics in chemical reactions
• Astrochemical research on extraterrestrial molecules
• Spectroscopy signatures of pressurized organic components
• Development of smart materials with responsive properties
• Chemistry in space: studying chemical reactions in microgravity
• Utilization of CO2 in chemical synthesis
• Use of black soldier fly carcasses for bioplastic production using extracted chitin
• Bioorthogonal chemistry for molecule synthesis inside living systems

If you need a hand, there are several sites that also offer research papers for sale and can be a great asset as you work to create your own research papers.

Whatever route you decide to take, good luck! And remember – the sky’s the limit when it comes to research! So get started today and see where your studies may take you. Who knows, you might just make a breakthrough discovery!

Environmental Chemistry Research Topics

Environmental Chemistry is the study of how chemicals interact with the environment. This can include anything from the air we breathe to the water we drink. If you are looking for environmental chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Plastic effects on ocean life
• Urban ecology
• The role of carbon in climate change
• Air pollution and its effects
• Water pollution and its effects
• Chemicals in food and their effect on the body
• The effect of chemicals on plant life
• Earth temperature prediction models
• Effects of pharmaceuticals in aquatic environments
• Atmospheric chemistry and urban air quality
• Bioremediation techniques for oil spill cleanup
• Regulatory and environmental impact of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFA) substances
• Comparison of chemical regulation impacts like PFA with historical cases such as lead in fuel

A lot of research on the environment is being conducted at the moment because the environment is in danger. There are a lot of environmental problems that need to be solved, and research is the key to solving them.

Green Chemistry Research Topics

Green chemistry is the study of how to make products and processes that are environmentally friendly. This can include anything from finding new ways to recycle materials to developing new products that are biodegradable. If you are looking for green chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Recycling and reuse of materials
• Developing biodegradable materials
• Improving existing recycling processes
• Green chemistry and sustainable development
• The future of green chemistry
• Green chemistry and the food industry
• Lifecycle assessment of chemical processes
• Green chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry
• Development of catalysts for green chemistry
• Green chemistry and the cosmetics industry
• Alternative energy sources for chemical synthesis

A more environmentally friendly world is something we all aspire for and a lot of research has been conducted on how we can achieve this, making this one of the most promising areas of study. The results have been varied, but there are a few key things we can do to make a difference.

Controversial Chemistry Research Topics

Controversial chemistry is all about hot-button topics that people are passionate about. This can include anything from the use of chemicals in warfare to the health effects of different chemicals. If you are looking for controversial topics to write about , here are some ideas to get you started:

• The use of chemicals in warfare
• Gene modification in human babies
• Bioengineering
• How fast food chemicals affect the human brain
• The role of the government in regulating chemicals
• Evolution of cigarette chemicals over time
• Chemical effects of CBD oils
• Ethical issues in genetic modification of organisms
• Nuclear energy: risks and benefits
• Use of chemicals in electronic waste recycling
• Antidepressant chemical reactions
• Synthetic molecule replication methods
• Gene analysis

Controversial research papers often appear in the media before it has been peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal. The reason for this is that the media is interested in stories that are new, exciting, and generate a lot of debate.

Chemistry is an incredibly diverse and interesting field, with many controversial topics to write about. If you are looking for a research topic, consider the examples listed in this article. With a little bit of effort, you are sure to find a topic that is both interesting and within your skillset.

In order to be a good researcher, it is important to be able to think critically and solve problems. However, innovation in chemistry research can be challenging. When thinking about how to innovate, it is important to consider both the practical and theoretical aspects of your research. Additionally, try to build on the work of others in order to create something new and unique. With a little bit of effort, you are sure to be able to find a topic that is both interesting and within your skillset.

Happy writing!

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Published by Owen Ingram at January 2nd, 2023 , Revised On August 18, 2023

It is not easy to come up with intriguing and compelling chemistry dissertation topic ideas , especially if one is juggling multiple subjects or looking at adjacent fields simultaneously. Students often choose simple and familiar topics for their dissertation papers, but that is not always effective since excellent academic papers are distinctive.

From mode reactions to experimental procedures, the selected chemistry topic should be analytical and scientific in nature. It is essential to avoid a topic that is too specific, intricate, or broad. For instance, students can explore issues related to environmental chemistry or chemical reagents. The student should ensure that the chosen subject has a clearly defined emphasis.

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Organic Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• Infrared spectroscopy is used to detect chemical molecules
• Discuss the chemical makeup of pain relievers
• What causes aromatic compounds to be nonreactive?
• Determine the variables that drive proton chemical changes
• The composition, application, and impact of added polymers or plastics
• Chemical synthesis is based on carbon-carbon bond formation processes
• Developing novel ways for producing chiral compounds
• Investigating the structure and reactivity of carbon nanotubes
• Metal complexes containing organometallic ligands are being studied
• Improving the thermal stability of benzene derivatives
• Investigating novel approaches to controlling the stereochemistry of chemical reactions
• Investigation of the role of enzymes in organic synthesis
• Developing innovative techniques to overcome drug resistance
• Creating new techniques for identifying explosive residues
• The investigation of the behaviour of organometallic compounds in biological systems

Inorganic Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• The health consequences of various substances
• Discuss in depth the chemical processes that result in sapphire production
• Introduction to the chemistry of sulphuric acid
• Discuss how silicon dioxide may be used in solar cells
• What exactly do you mean by orbital hybridization in molecules?
• Discuss the chemical structure of hard and soft acids
• What exactly do you mean by Crystal Field Theory?
• Steel vs iron malleability: A comparison
• What do you mean by the Multiple Proportions Law?
• Give instances of Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
• Understanding Lewis Structures as well as Electron Dot Models
• How does a gemstone’s chemical structure affect its colour?
• What roles do point groups play in inorganic chemistry?
• How can molecular symmetry predict a molecule’s chemical properties?
• What is the most efficient method of producing synthetic diamonds?

Chemical Engineering Dissertation Topics

• Describe the role of biofuel in rocket fuel
• What exactly do you mean by microfluidics?
• Explain the wastewater treatment process
• Explain in detail the rare earth extractions
• What do you mean by reducing NOx emissions?
• What exactly do you mean by molecular dynamics and simulation?
• What exactly do you mean by simulation of density functional theory?
• What exactly do you mean by Nano filters, and how do they work?
• Discuss how coal and iron ore slimes are processed
• Explain how photocatalysis works in a 3D printer
• Explain the similarities and differences between rocket fuel and biofuels
• Describe molecular dynamics and simulation
• What exactly are nanofiltration systems, and how do they function?
• Explain the density functional theory simulation
• Analyze the processing of iron and coal slimes

Physical Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• When does a collision not result in a response?
• Examine harmonic and anharmonic oscillators
• Define the energies of successive ionization
• How can intermolecular forces influence a substance’s melting point?
• Why is the Earth considered a closed thermodynamic system?
• Explain how to utilize the mean bond enthalpy
• Reasons why molecules with polar connections may not have a persistent dipole
• What is the relationship between quantum mechanics and chemistry?
• What exactly do you mean by vibrational spectroscopy?
• Examine the similarities and differences between harmonic and anharmonic oscillators
• What exactly do you mean by multielectron atoms?
• In basic terms, discuss the elements of heteroatomic. Bonding between chemicals
• Provide a thorough examination of the Schrodinger Equation
• Describe the physical and chemical characteristics of the gas
• Explain the process of water expansion during the freezing process

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Biochemistry Dissertation Topics

• Evaluate the effect of PH on the plants
• Describe in detail cell metabolic processes. Define the structure of proteins and their involvement in chemical and physiological changes in the living organism
• Explain the process of fatty acid metabolism in the human body
• Explain the proliferation and repair of DNA
• Examine the structure and function of carbohydrates in the living organism
• Provide an in-depth analysis of the composition and function of nucleic acids
• Explain some of the unique characteristics of water
• Discuss the roles of lipids in biological systems
• Explain how the tea brewing process may be improved
• Discuss the significance of biochemistry in the human immune system

Environmental Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• What are the chemical reactions and compositions responsible for cloud formation?
• Explain the chemical reactions that result in the creation of pearls
• How industrial activities and acid rains are correlated with each other?
• What lessons can one learn from ecological disasters such as Chornobyl and Fukushima?
• Building green energy and its scope that lies in future
• Purification of the tap water through the application of chlorine
• How do the chemical changes in the atmosphere result in global warming?
• What are the adverse results of deep-sea mining?
• Discuss the contamination risks of groundwater in developing economies
• Plastic packaging and its impact on the overall quality of food we consume

Analytical Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• What exactly do you mean by Chemical Equilibrium?
• Describe some of the most effective electro-analytical procedures
• What are the advantages of the isomerism framework?
• Name a few of the most effective electrochemical applications
• Develop the overall idea of Soda Industrial Quality Assurance
• Examine the evolution of spectroscopic applications
• What exactly do you mean by Electrodes and Potentiometry?
• Make a comparison of the vitamin pills
• Discuss with examples the characteristics of acid-base titrations
• Sustainable development and analytical chemistry
• Methods and best practices for atomic absorption spectroscopy
• In Ibuprofen use, analytical chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry.
• UV protectors: analytical chemistry and the cosmetics sector
• What happens when food molecules interact with one another?
• How to make new compounds or enhance old ones

Computational Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• Discuss the evolution of chemical sensors in depth
• What are the primary advantages of dye-sensitized solar cells?
• Investigate the hydrogen bonding simulation process in depth
• What exactly do you mean by metal oxide nanoparticles?
• Explain in detail the heterogeneous catalytic CO2 to the CH3OH conversion process
• Energy surfaces are mathematical functions that provide a molecule with a function based on its geometry: Elaborate
• What exactly do you mean by Coupled Cluster Theory?
• Explain how NBO, or natural bond orbitals, produce the highest electron density

Nuclear Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• What are the most prevalent applications for radioactive elements?
• How do you determine the half-life of an element?
• Hydrogen’s importance in nuclear fusion
• Compare the effectiveness of various extraction processes
• The discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel
• What biological uses does radiochemistry have?
• Water and radioactive elements interact
• What role does nuclear chemistry have in medicine?
• How do elements transform during nuclear fission?
• Irradiation can be used to eliminate hazardous chemical molecules
• The negative consequences of ionizing radiation vs non-ionizing radiation
• What role does chemosensory play in radiation chemistry?

Green Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• Discuss the twelve green chemistry concepts
• Discuss the most important challenges in green chemistry nowadays
• Compare the efficiency of various solar cell materials
• What are the most efficient techniques to extract and utilize key materials sustainably?
• Electrocatalysis is a method of producing and using fuels
• Will growing meat become a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional farming?
• Innovative pesticide-free agriculture methods
• What are the different kinds of bio-based sustainable feedstocks?
• How do metathesis reactions aid in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions?
• Explore the most effective methods to reduce carbon pollution

Common Chemistry Dissertation Topics

• The Evolution of Chemical Warfare What is the next step?
• How did Chemistry become one of the most dangerous scientific professions?
• Discuss the role of chemicals in political assassinations throughout history
• The history of the use of chemistry as a weapon in genocide during the Holocaust
• The relevance of human rights and the notion of lethal injection
• What role does chemistry play in murder or euthanasia?
• How might chemistry aid in detecting and differentiating natural and manufactured diseases?
• Why is the use of petroleum products regarded as hazardous?
• What are the generational consequences of herbicide exposure?
• How is pollution a significantly greater threat than melting ice caps?
• Investigating the four distinct states of matter: Why is plasma so rare on Earth?
• Why is lithium considered one of the most successful battery materials?
• Examine the impact of PH on planets
• Describe the formation of synthetic diamonds
• Discuss how to maximize tea brewing
• Explain how heavy metals in plants are identified
• Examine the air that people breathe
• Why is it risky to use petroleum products?
• Describe how chemistry might help indoor plants
• Explain how to clean oil successfully

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Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2024 2024

Chemical Synthesis of Sensitive DNA , Komal Chillar

Small Fluorescent Glycoconjugates as Imaging Agents for GLUT Sugar Transporters , Adelina Oronova

SYNTHESIS OF CHLORINATED DEOXYGUANOSINE NUCLEOTIDES AT THE N2 CARBON TO PREVENT SUBSTITUTION ERRORS DURING THE CAPPING STEP FOR THE CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF LONG OLIGODEOXYNUCLEOTIDES , J. Parker F. Harstad

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2023 2023

DETECTION AND MUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF A HUMAN PROTEIN ASSOCIATED WITH CANCER AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES , Priyanka Dipak Kadav

EXPLORING TURN-ON PROBES FOR GLUTs TARGETING AND ADVANCING SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES: A TWO-PART DISSERTATION , Monica Mame Soma Nyansa

MULTILEVEL COMPUTATIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CATALYTIC MECHANISMS OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-1 AND FAT MASS AND OBESITY-ASSOCIATED ENZYME , Ann Varghese

MULTISCALE MOLECULAR MODELING STUDIES OF THE DYNAMICS AND CATALYTIC MECHANISMS OF IRON(II)- AND ZINC(II)-DEPENDENT METALLOENZYMES , Sodiq O. Waheed

ORIGINS OF OPTICAL PROPERTIES IN NATURAL ORGANIC MATTER AND FLUORESCENT ANIMALS , Nastaran Khademimoshgenani

Small Molecules Targeting Fructose Transport , Nazar Gora

UHPLC/FT-MS NON-TARGETED SCREENING APPROACH FOR BIOMASS BURNING ORGANIC AEROSOL AND LIQUID SMOKE AS BIOMASS BURNING ORGANIC AEROSOL SURROGATE , D.M.R. Thusitha Dinusha Kumarihami Divisekara

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2022 2022

INTERFACIAL OXIDATION REACTIONS AND FILM NUCLEATION ON IRON SURFACES IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS USING SPECTROSCOPY AT THE LIQUID/SOLID AND GAS/SOLID INTERFACE , Adambarage Chathura de Alwis

ISOLATION AND CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION OF CYTOTOXIC PLANT COMPOUNDS , Michael C. Hromada

ISOLATION, PURIFICATION, AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW MANNOSE-BINDING PLANT LECTIN THAT RECOGNIZES FUNGAL ANTIGENS , Jessica C. Krycia

MULTILEVEL COMPUTATIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE DYNAMICS AND REACTION MECHANISMS OF NON-HEME IRON AND 2-OXOGLUTARATE DEPENDENT ENZYMES , Shobhit Sanjeev Chaturvedi

NON-CHROMATOGRAPHIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PURIFICATION AND AUTOMATED POLYETHYLENEGLYCOL SYNTHESIS , Dhananjani N. A. M. Eriyagama

STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF A NEW CYTOLYSIN , Jared L. Edwards

SYNTHESIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF FLUORESCENT CARBON DOTS FOR SENSING AND BIOIMAGING APPLICATIONS , Parya Siahcheshm

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2021 2021

BASE-LABILE PROTECTING GROUPS FOR STEPWISE PEG SYNTHESIS , Logan D. Mikesell

COBALT, MOLYBDENUM, AND NICKEL COMPLEXES, NATURAL ZEOLITES, EPOXIDATION, AND FREE RADICAL REACTIONS , Nicholas K. Newberry

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR SENSING pH, HYPOXIA AND PEROXYNITRITE , Shulin Wan

DETERMINATION OF MOLECULAR MARKERS OF VACCINIUM BERRY STANDARD REFERENCE MATERIALS THROUGH DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS WITH ULTRAHIGH RESOLUTION LC/MS , Abby Mikolitis

EXPLORING GLUT5 TARGETING FOR CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY , Avik Ghosh

High-resolution molecular characterization of complex environmental mixtures: Aquatic dissolved organic matter and wildfire-influenced aerosol , Amna Ijaz

INVESTIGATING REDOX CHEMISTRY OF GRAPHITE, IRON OXIDE & IRON SURFACES , Mikhail Trought

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2020 2020

EXPLORING SUBSTRATE SPECIFICITY OF FRUCTOSE TRANSPORTERS EN ROUTE TO GLUT SPECIFIC PROBES FOR BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS , Vagarshak Vigenovich Begoyan

Macromolecular strategies for discovering disease-related proteins and new therapeutic agents , Christina Welch

RATIOMETRIC NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR THE SENSITIVE DETECTION OF INTRACELLULAR pH AND BIO-THIOLS IN LIVE CELLS , Shuai Xia

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2019 2019

Characterizing the physicochemical properties of TDP-43 protein and Acetylated Amyloid β peptides to discern its role in neurodegenerative diseases , Rashmi Adhikari

EXTREME MOLECULAR DIVERSITY IN BIOMASS BURNING ATMOSPHERIC ORGANIC AEROSOL OBSERVED THROUGH ULTRAHIGH RESOLUTION MASS SPECTROMETRY , Matthew Brege

METHOD CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMPOUND IDENTIFICATION IN COMPLEX MIXTURES USING ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION ULTRAHIGH RESOLUTION MASS SPECTROMETRY , Tyler Leverton

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF FREE TROPOSPHERIC ORGANIC AEROSOL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR MOLECULAR FORMULA ASSIGNMENT , Simeon Schum

NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR SENSITIVE DETERMINATION OF LYSOSOMAL & MITOCHONDRIAL pH IN LIVE CELLS , Wafa Mazi

SMALL MOLECULE-BASED FLUORESCENT MOLECULAR PROBES FOR FACILITATING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH: RATIONAL DESIGN AND BIOIMAGING APPLICATIONS , Xin Yan

Synthesis of Oligodeoxynucleotides Containing Sensitive Electrophiles , Shahien Shahsavari

TOWARDS THE DISCOVERY OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDE CROSS-LINKING AGENTS , Bhaskar Halami

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2018 2018

DEVELOPING NOVEL MOLECULAR IMAGING AGENTS FOR SHEDDING LIGHT ON OXIDATIVE STRESS , Shanshan Hou

DEVELOPMENT OF NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR MONITORING LYSOSOMAL pH CHANGES , Jianheng Bi

DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF RUPTURE FORCE OF SINGLE TRIAZOLE MOLECULE BY ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE AND SOLID PHASE SYNTHESIS OF MONODISPERSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS , Ashok Khanal

NOVEL FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR VISUALIZATION OF pH CHANGES AND Zn (Ⅱ) IONS IN LIVE CELLS , Mingxi Fang

PHYSICOCHEMICAL, SPECTROSCOPIC PROPERTIES, AND DIFFUSION MECHANISMS OF SMALL HYDROCARBON MOLECULES IN MOF-74-MG/ZN: A QUANTUM CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION , Gemechis Degaga

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2017 2017

DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF HISTONE MUTATIONS AND POST-TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONS ON NUCLEOSOME STRUCTURE VIA ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY , Chelsea Nikula

Fluorescent Probe Development for Fructose Specific Transporters in Cancer , Joseph Fedie

GLYCOBIOLOGICAL STUDIES THAT CAN HELP THYROID CANCER DETECTION AND THERAPY , Ni Fan

Heterologous Expression and Purification of Full-Length Human Polybromo-1 Protein , Sarah Hopson

NOVEL BIOCOMPOSITES AND NANOFIBERS BASED ON MODIFIED BIOMASS MATERIALS TO FACILITATE GREENER APPLICATIONS , Soha Albukhari

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2016 2016

Effect of disulfide bond scrambling on protein stability, aggregation, and cytotoxicity , Colina Dutta

FORMATION AND DEACTIVATION OF TRIMETHYLALUMINUM IN AIR CONDITIONER SIMULATOR AND MCM-41 SUPPORTED SILVER NANOPARTICLES FOR OXIDATION OF OLEFINS , Zhichao Chen

NEAR-INFRARED WATER-SOLUBLE FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR THE DETECTION OF LYSOSOMAL pH AND Zn (II) IONS , Cong Li

Novel Carbohydrate-Dependent Biological Properties of Human Health Related Lectins and Glycoconjugates , Melanie Talaga

SENSING AND MAPPING OF SURFACE HYDROPHOBICITY OF PROTEINS BY FLUORESCENT PROBES , Nethaniah Dorh

THE EFFECT OF POSTTRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONS ON PROTEIN AGGREGATION, MORPHOLOGY, AND TOXICITY , Mu Yang

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS: PART A. TEMPERATURE-RESPONSIVE POLYMERS AND DRUG DELIVERY AND PART B. POLYMER MODIFICATION OF FISH SCALE AND THEIR NANO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES , Xu Xiang

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF BODIPY-BASED FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR SENSING AND IMAGING OF CYANIDE, Zn (II) IONS, LYSOSOMAL pH AND CANCER CELLS , Jingtuo Zhang

Extracellular expression of alkaline phytase in Pichia pastoris and Development of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy methods for structural investigation of inositol polyphosphates , Sasha Teymorian

ON THE PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF GLYCINE BASED OSMOLYTES IN A THIOL REDUCING ENVIRONMENT , John Michael Hausman

SYNTHETIC OLIGODEOXYNUCLEOTIDE PURIFICATION VIA CATCHING BY POLYMERIZATION , Suntara Fueangfung

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF FLUORESCENT AND ELECTROCHEMICAL PROBES , Giri K. Vegesna

EVOLUTION OF SELECTED ISOPRENE OXIDATION PRODUCTS IN DARK AQUEOUS AMMONIUM SULFATE , D.M. Ashraf Ul Habib

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF ATMOSPHERIC ORGANIC MATTER IN BIOGENIC SECONDARY ORGANIC AEROSOL, AMBIENT AEROSOL AND CLOUDS , Yunzhu Zhao

NON-CHROMATOGRAPHIC PURIFICATION OF SYNTHETIC BIO-OLIGOMERS , Durga Prasad Pokharel

PURIFICATION AND CARBOHYDRATE BINDING PROPERTIES OF TWO NEW PLANT PROTEINS , Robert K. Brown

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

ACETYL RADICAL IN TOBACCO SMOKE: DETECTION, QUANTIFICATION AND SIMULATION , Na Hu

CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO NOVEL MONOCOT MANNOSE BINDING LECTINS PURIFIED BY ‘CAPTURE AND RELEASE’ METHOD , Ashli L. Fueri

Development and characterization of fluorescent pH sensors based on porous silica and hydrogel support matrices , Qili Hu

Enhancement of heterologous expression of alkaline phytase in Pichia pastors , Mimi Yang

Modern Computational Chemistry Methods for Prediction of Ground- and Excited-State Properties in Open-Shell Systems , Nina Tyminska

Oligodeoxynucleotide synthesis using protecting groups and a linker cleavable under non-nucleophilic conditions , Xi Lin

STUDIES OF FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES FOR SMART SELF-ASSEMBLY AND AS CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY , Xiaochu Ding

THERMORESPONSIVE PROPERTIES OF GOLD HYBRID NANOPARTICLES OF POLY(DI(ETHYLENE GLYCOL) METHYL ETHER METHACRYLATE) (PDEGMA) AND ITS BLOCK COPOLYMERS WITH DIFFERENT ANCHORING REGIMES , Martha Juliana Barajas Meneses

TUNING FLUORESCENT PROBES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS , Nazmiye Bihter Yapici

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Biological materials : Part A. tuning LCST of raft copolymers and gold/copolymer hybrid nanoparticles and Part B. biobased nanomaterials , Ning Chen

Characterization of water-soluble organic compounds in ambient aerosol using ultrahigh-resolution elctrospray ionization fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry. , Parichehr Saranjampour

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY OF BIS(BENZYL)PHOSPHINATE , John S. Maass

DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL SYNTHETIC ANTIOXIDANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS RELATED DISEASES , Srinivas Rao Mandalapu

Indole based antioxidants for the treatment of ischemia reperfusion injury , Andrew Chapp

Performance evaluation and characterization of symmetric capacitors with carbon black, and asymmetric capacitors using a carbon foam supported nickel electrode , JinJin Wang

Soft Lewis acid catalyzed cycloisomerization of oxo-alkynes and enynes , Zezhou Wang

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Multimetallic complexes based on phosphine- and phosphine oxide- appended p -hydroquinones , Louis R. Pignotti

Performance evaluation of a novel asymmetric capacitor using a light-weight, carbon foam supported nickel electrode , Padmanaban Sasthan Kuttipillai

Structural characterization of water-soluble atmospheric organic matter by ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry , Jeffrey P. LeClair

Syntheses and structures of molybdenum and tungsten complexes capable of epoxidaton and copper coordination polymers and dendrimers , Linsheng Feng

Synthesis of chiral ferrosalen ligands and their applications in asymmetric catalysis , Xiang Zhang

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Syntheses and characterization of monomeric Mo(VI) complexes with bidentate phosphine oxide ligands and dimeric and tetrameric Mo(V) clusters with benzoic acid and phosphinic acid derivatives, containing MoO 2 , Mo 2 O 2 ( μ -O) 2 and Mo 4 O 4 ( μ 3 -O) 4 , Soumyashree Sreehari

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Molecular interaction between perthiolated [beta]-cyclodextrin (CD) and the guests molecules adamantaneacetic acid (AD) and ferroceneacetic acid (FC); and the effect of the interaction on the electron transition of CD anchored particles , Ming Ning

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Sulfoxides as an intramolecular sulfenylating agent for indoles and diverse applications of the sulfide-sulfoxide redox cycle in organic chemistry , Parag V. Jog

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SLU's Ph.D. in chemistry requires a minimum of 39 post-baccalaureate credits, with at least 27 credits of coursework and 12 credits of dissertation research.

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Our graduate students are active in the research areas of analytical, organic, physical, synthetic, materials, environmental and biological chemistry. Our research groups regularly publish in top-ranked journals and present at national and international conferences.

Research is externally supported by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Petroleum Research Fund and American Heart Association, among others.

Doctoral graduates pursue different paths, including teaching, postdoctoral studies or careers in industry or with government agencies, such as the FDA.

Past students from SLU's chemistry Ph.D. program have gone on to careers as research scientists, teachers, university faculty and in various capacities in pharmaceutical companies and government agencies.

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Applicants should possess sufficient GPA and TOEFL (if applicable) scores and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degrees usually are in chemistry or biochemistry, although other science majors will be considered.

Admission typically requires a minimum of 18 semester credits (minimum 2.8 GPA) of upper-division undergraduate chemistry courses, including organic chemistry (two semesters), quantitative analysis (one semester) and physical chemistry (two semesters). Students who do not meet these criteria may complete these prerequisites as part of their graduate program, though not for graduate credit.

Students who have not completed equivalent coursework in upper-level undergraduate inorganic chemistry and instrumental analysis will also be required to complete these courses, but they can be taken for departmental graduate credit.

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• synthesis and materials chemistry and
• analytical and physical chemistry methods, with a higher level of knowledge expected in the student’s area of research.
• Graduates will be able to use standard search tools and retrieval methods to obtain information about a topic, substance, technique or issue relating to chemistry and assess relevant studies from the chemical literature.
• Graduates will be able to communicate scientific findings from literature and original findings from the student's own independent research in written publications and oral presentations.
• Graduates will be able to acquire the basic tools, including chemical practices and theories, needed to conduct advanced chemical research. Students will become proficient in their specialized area of chemistry and complete an advanced, independent research project resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Graduates will be able to adhere to accepted ethical and professional standards in chemistry.

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• Completion of research progress exam
• Completion of written comprehensive exam
• Completion of oral defense of research proposal
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Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

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This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation research. The number of credits can vary each semester, but a student cannot register for zero credits of research until the 12 credits have been completed.

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Characterizing and Developing Chemistry Students’ Data Analysis and Interpretation of Chemical Data , Stephanie A. Berg

Halide Exchange and Transport in Halide Perovskite Lattices , Temban Acha Billy

Soft Microreactors for the Deposition of Microstructures and the Related Surface Chemistries of Polymeric Materials , Jessica Wagner

Synthesis and Study of High-Spin Stable Organic Radicals for Electrical Conductors and Mannosamine Nitroxide for MRI Contrast Agents , Shuyang Zhang

Designing Experiments: The Impact of Peer Review Structure on Organic Chemistry Students' Experimental Designs , Katie Patterson

Study of halide gradient formation via solution-solid halide exchange in crystalline CH 3 NH 3 PbBr 3 thin films , Behnaz Akbari

Oxygen Binding Thermodynamics of Human Hemoglobin in the Red Blood Cell , Kyle K. Hill

Developing Techniques for the Identification of Non-Canonical RNA Pairing and Analysis of LC-MS Datasets , Christopher Jurich

Surface Functionalization of Elastomers for Tunable Crystal Growth and Smart Adhesives , John Kapitan

Issue of False Amphetamine Field Test Positives Caused By Sugar. Use of Baeyer Test as a Secondary Test Solution. , Reed A. Knutson, Jennah Duncan, Kara Peightal, and Samuel Thomas

Harnessing Surface Chemistry and Instabilities in Silicone Elastomers to Synthesize Adaptive Systems with Mechanically Tunable Surface Properties and Functionality , Ali Jamal Mazaltarim

How Oxygen-Binding Affects Structural Evolution of Even-Sized Gold Anion Clusters. (Size Range 20 to 34) , David Brunken-Deibert

Analysis of Hydroxychloroquine Interaction with Serum Proteins by High Performance Affinity Chromatography , Kyungah Suh, Sadia Sharmeen, and David S. Hage

The Application and Development of Metabolomics Methodologies for the Profiling of Food and Cellular Toxicity , Jade Woods

Evaluation of the Overall Binding of Acetohexamide and Tolbutamide with Methyl Glyoxal-Modified HSA by High-Performance Affinity Chromatography , Ashley G. Woolfork and David S. Hage

C(sp2)-C(sp3) Cross-Coupling of Aryl Halides and Active C(sp3)-H Bonds via Dual Catalysis: Organic Photocatalysis/Nickel Redox Catalysis , Nicholas Armada

Phosphonate-Directed Catalytic Asymmetric Hydroboration: Synthesis of Functionalized Chiral Secondary and Tertiary Boronic Esters and Mechanistic Insights , Suman Chakrabarty

COMPUTATIONAL STUDIES OF THERMAL PROPERTIES AND DESALINATION PERFORMANCE OF LOW-DIMENSIONAL MATERIALS , Yang Hong

QUANTUM CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS APPLIED TO SOMO-HOMO CONVERSION AND VIBRATIONALLY AVERAGED NMR SHIELDING PARAMETERS , Erik Johnson

Design and Synthesis of Stable Aminyl and Nitroxide Radical Precursors , Joshua Bryan Lovell

Development of Nanomaterial Supports for the Study of Affinity-Based Analytes Using Ultra-Thin Layer Chromatography , Allegra Pekarek

ANALYSIS OF DRUG-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS DURING DIABETES BY HIGH-PERFORMANCE AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY , Pingyang Tao

Electropolymerization and Characterization of Thin Film Dielectrics , Christopher White II

Synthesis, Characterization, and Catalytic Activity of Copper Palladium Oxide Solid Solutions. , Gregory L. Christensen

GLOBAL MINIMUM SEARCH AND CARBON MONOXIDE BINDING STUDIES OF NOVEL GOLD NANOCLUSTERS , Navneet S. Khetrapal

Mass Spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in the Chemometric Analysis of Cellular Metabolism , Eli Riekeberg

Ultrafast Affinity Extraction and High-Performance Affinity Chromatography Applications for Measuring Free Drug Fractions: Interactions of Sulfonylurea Drugs with Normal and Glycated Human Serum Albumin , Bao Yang

DEVELOPMENT OF ENTRAPMENT COLUMNS FOR THE STUDY OF AFFINITY BASED ANALYSIS OF DRUG-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS , Shiden T. Azaria

Chemical Vapor Deposition of Two-Dimensional Materials and Heterostructures , Alex J. Boson

Bioinformatic and Biophysical Analyses of Proteins , Jonathan Catazaro

Developing Functionalized Peroxide Precursors for the Synthesis of Cyclic and Spirocyclic Ethers , Anna J. Diepenbrock

Decarboxylative Elimination for the Systhesis of Olefins Via Photoredox/Cobalt Dual Catalysis , Renjie Gui

Enantioselective γ- and δ -Borylation of Unsaturated Carbonyl Derivatives: Synthesis, Mechanistic Insights, and Applications. , Gia L. Hoang

Entrapment of proteins in high-performance affinity columns for chromatographic studies of drug-protein interactions , Saumen Poddar, Elliott Rodriguez, Shiden Azaria, and David S. Hage

Genetic Code Expansion in Biochemical Investigations and Biomedical Applications , Nanxi Wang

Applying the Diffusion of Innovation Theory to Characterize STEM Faculty Attending Professional Development Programs , Dihua Xue

Who is attending pedagogical workshops? Applying the Innovation Diffusion to Characterize Faculty Attendees , Victoria Dihua Xue, Trisha Vickrey, and Marilyne Stains

Genetically Encoded Fluorescent Protein Biosensor for Nitric Oxide , Wenjia Zhai

STUDIES IN DIRECTED CATALYTIC ASYMMETRIC HYDROBORATION OF 1,2-DISUBSTITUTED UNSATURATED AMIDE , Shuyang Zhang

Synthesis and Applications of Cyclobutenes , Benjamin Enns

Binding of Oxygen to Human Hemoglobin Within the Erythrocyte Using ICAM Spectrophotometry , Kyle K. Hill

Design and Synthesis of Novel Octacarboxy Porphyrinic Metal-Organic Frameworks , Jacob A. Johnson

Development of a Direct Activity Probe for Rho-Associated Protein Kinase , Maia Kelly

Thermolysis of Hypervalent Iodine Complexes: Synthesis of Fluorinated Radiotracers for Positron Emission Tomography and Synthesis of Quaternary α-Alkyl α-Aryl Amino Acids , Jayson J. Kempinger

Synthesis and Applications of Lanthanide Sulfides and Oxides , Christopher Marin

SELECTIVE IODINATION USING DIARYLIODONIUM SALTS , William H. Miller IV

MOLECULAR MECHANISM FOR THE BIOSYNTHESIS AND REGULATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES IN LYSOBACTER , Simon Tesfamichael Tombosa

STUDIES IN ASYMMETRIC CATALYSIS: SUPRAMOLECULAR CATALYSIS AND BORANE-ASSISTED HYDROGENATION , Kazuya Toyama

Molecular Mechanism for the Biosynthesis of Antifungal HSAF and Antibacterial WAP-8294A2 , Haotong Chen

Toward the Probing of DHQS Activity by Protein Engineering through the Introduction of Unnatural Amino Acids and the Selection of tRNA/tRNA Synthetase Pairs , Shaina E. Ives

Toward an Expanded Role for Collision-Induced Dissociation in Glycoproteomic Analysis , Venkata Kolli

New Methods for Synthesis of Organic Peroxides and Application of Peroxide Electrophiles to Synthesis of Functionalized Ethers , Shiva Kumar Kyasa

Chromatographic Analysis of Drug-Protein Interactions During Diabetes and Characterization of Human Serum Albumin Through Multidimensional Mass Spectrometry , Ryan E. Matsuda

THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCAFFOLDS OF GRAPHENE, CARBON NANOTUBES AND TRANSITION-METAL OXIDES FOR APPLICATIONS IN ELECTRONICS, SENSORS AND ENERGY STORAGE , Gilbert N. Mbah

TOWARD THE MEASUREMENT OF BIODISTRIBUTION OF 18 F-LABELED INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS WITH POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) , Katelyenn S. McCauley

Investigations into the Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogen-Host Interactions: Construction of a Dual Plasmid System for Incorporation of Unnatural Amino Acids into Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 , Scotty D. Raber

Applications of High Performance Affinity Chromatography with High Capacity Stationary Phases Made by Entrapment , John A. Vargas Badilla

Uses of Diaryliodonium Salts and Methods for their Synthesis , Jordan M. Veness

The intersection of nuclear magnetic resonance and quantum chemistry , Yali Wang

Chemometric and Bioinformatic Analyses of Cellular Biochemistry , Bradley Worley

Analysis of Free Solute Fractions and Solute-Protein Interactions Using Ultrafast Affinity Extraction and Affinity Microcolumns , Xiwei Zheng

The 8-Silyloxyquinoline Scaffold as a Versatile Platform for the Sensitive Detection of Aqueous Fluoride , Xinqi Zhou

Nanostructured Cerium Oxide Based Catalysts: Synthesis, Physical Properties, and Catalytic Performance , Yunyun Zhou

Hydrolytically Stable Analogues of Sugar Phosphates and a Miniaturized in Situ Enzymatic Screen , Xiang Fei

Development and Application of Combined Quantum Mechanical and Molecular Mechanical Methods , Rui Lai

Syntheses of Aminyl Diradicals and Nitroxide Tetra- and Octaradicals , Arnon Olankitwanit

Analysis of Drug Interactions with Lipoproteins by High Performance Affinity Chromatography , Matthew R. Sobansky

Studies in Asymmetric Synthesis: Supramolecular Catalysis, C-H Activation, and D-Cycloserine Synthesis , Nathan C. Thacker

Application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Based Metabolomics to Study the Central Metabolism of Staphylococci , Bo Zhang

IMPLEMENTATION AND APPLICATION OF THE MMFF94 FORCE FIELD , Hongbo Zhu

The Electrochemical Analysis of Bovine Bone Derived Supercapacitors, Organic Peroxide Explosives, and Conducting Polymer Nanojunctions , Paul Goodman

The Development and Applications of NMR Metabolomics Analysis of Bacterial Metabolomes , Steven M. Halouska

Utilizing NMR Spectroscopy and Molecular Docking as Tools for the Structural Determination and Functional Annotation of Proteins , Jaime Stark

A. Catalysis of CO-PROX by Water-Soluble Rhodium Fluorinated Porphyrins B. Studies toward Fluorination of Electron Rich Aromatics by Nucleophilic Fluoride , Shri Harsha Uppaluri

Regulation of Secondary Metabolism in Lysobacter enzymogenes : Studies of Intercellular and Intracellular Signaling , Stephen J. Wright

DIRECTED CATALYTIC ASYMMETRIC HYDROBORATION OF 1,1-DISUBSTITUTED ALKENES , Mohammad Odeh Bani Khaled

I. Synthesis of β-Sitosterol and Phytosterol Esters; II. New Methodology for Singlet Oxygen Generation from 1,1-Dihydroperoxides , Jiliang Hang

Experimental and Theoretical Studies in Solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance , Monica N. Kinde

Experimental and Theoretical Studies in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance , John D. Persons

RHODIUM-CATALYZED HYDROBORATION OF 1,1-DISUBSTITUTED ALKENES , Scott A. Pettibone

INVESTIGATIONS OF INTER- AND INTRAMOLECULAR C-O BOND FORMING REACTIONS OF PEROXIDE ELECTROPHILES , Benjamin W. Puffer

The Use of Rhenium (VII) Oxide as a Catalyst for the Substution of Hemiacetals , Michael W. Richardson

Characterization of Novel Macrocyclic Polyether Modified Pseudostationary Phases for use in Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography and Development of a Chemiluminescence Presumptive Assay for Peroxide-based Explosives , Raychelle Burks

Preparation and Characterization of Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite-Resorbable Polymer Composites for Hard Tissue Repair , Kristopher R. Hiebner

High Yield Synthesis of Positron Emission Tomography Ligands for Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Imaging , Saraanne E. Hitchcock

Optimization and Implementation of Entrapment: A Novel Immobilization Technique for High-performance Affinity Chromatography , Abby J. Jackson

Fabrication and Catalytic Property of Cerium Oxide Nanomaterials , Keren Jiang

Affinity Chromatography in Environmental Analysis and Drug-Protein Interaction Studies , Efthimia Papastavros

Development and Optimization of Organic Based Monoliths for Use in Affinity Chromatography , Erika L. Pfaunmiller

I. An Improved Procedure for Alkene Ozonolysis. II. Exploring a New Structural Paradigm for Peroxide Antimalarials. , Charles Edward Schiaffo

QUANTUM MECHANICAL AND MOLECULAR MECHANICAL STUDY OF SOLVENT EFFECTS , Dejun Si

Resorbable Polymer-Hydroxyapatite Composites for Bone Trauma Treatment: Synthesis and Properties , Troy E. Wiegand

PURIFICATION OF LYSINE DECARBOXYLASE: A MODEL SYSTEM FOR PLP ENZYME INHIBITOR DEVELOPMENT AND STUDY , Leah C. Zohner

Characterization of Glycation Sites on Human Serum Albumin using Mass Spectrometry , Omar S. Barnaby

HIGH TEMPERATURE RARE EARTH COMPOUNDS: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS IN DEVICE FABRICATION , Joseph R. Brewer

Classification, Synthesis and Characterization of Pyridyl Porphyrin Frameworks , Lucas D. DeVries

Ultrasonic Activation of Triacetone Triperoxide , LaTravia R. Dobson

Characteristics and Stability of Oxide Films on Plutonium Surfaces , Harry Guillermo García Flores

Controlling Reductive Elimination From Novel I(III) Salts Using a SECURE Method , Joseph W. Graskemper

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• No Thumbnail Available Item Auxiliary-Assisted C-H Functionalization: Exploring the Realm of C-C and C-Heteroatom Bond Formation ( 2024 ) Talukdar, Kangkan Show more The thesis is segmented into four chapters. The initial chapter delineates a Rh-Catalyzed Tandem C-C/C-N bond formation of quinoxalines with alkynes leading to heterocyclic ammonium salts. The second chapter explores the Pd-Catalyzed sp3 C-H alkoxycarbonylation of 8-methylquinolines using Mo(CO)6 as a CO surrogate. The third chapter showcases the Rh-catalyzed alkenylation of aryl 2-pyridyl ethers with vinyl acetate via sp2 C-H activation. Lastly, the fourth chapter delves into on Ru-catalyzed site selective acetoxylation of aryl 2-pyridyl ethers exploiting vinyl acetate as acetoxylating agent Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Aqua-Stable Metal-Organic Frameworks and their Composites for the Environmental Remediation and Bio-Molecule Sensing ( 2024 ) Ghosh, Subhrajyoti Show more This thesis investigates the development of aqua-stable Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) designed for potential applications in environmental remediation and bio-molecule detection. It delves deeply into the intricate structures of various functionalized Zr(IV) metal ion-containing MOFs. The functionality of these MOFs was deliberately integrated into their linkers, enabling their practical application in fluorescence-based detection and quantification of bioactive compounds and organo-toxins. Furthermore, the research explores synthetic methodologies aimed at producing hydrophobic MOFs specifically tailored for the selective and efficient adsorption of oil spills from oil-water mixtures. The findings presented in this thesis are critical for advancing sustainable environmental practices and for improving the accurate diagnosis of diseases associated with the uncontrolled release of specific biomolecules. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Expeditious Reactivity of Sulfoximines and o-Alkynylanilines Towards the Construction of C-C and C-Heteroatom Bonds ( 2024 ) Chakraborty, Nikita Show more The contents embodied in this thesis is divided into five chapters including one introductory chapter based on experimental results obtained during the research period. The introductory chapter represents an overview of the utility of sulfoximines and o-alkynylanilines towards the construction of C-C and C-heteroatom bonds. This includes a brief discussion about all the possible reactive sites present in sulfoximines and their possibility of forming different functionalized molecular complexities. Similarly, the reactivity of o-alkynylanilines for the formation of diverse heterocyclic scaffolds has been discussed. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Effects of Addictives on Bio-inspired mineralization of CaCO3 and application of its Composites ( 2022 ) Paul, Debojit Show more The thesis entitled “Effect of additives on bio-inspired mineralization of CaCO3 and application of its composites” is categorized into eight chapters based on the results obtained by experimental works performed during the research period. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Photo and Electrochemical Strategies to C-N Bond Formation ( 2024 ) Alam, Tipu Show more The contents of this thesis have been divided into six chapters based on the experimental works performed and results obtained during the research period. The introductory chapter of the thesis represents a summary of ‘Photo and Electrochemical Strategies to CN Bond Formation’. For simplicity and brevity, Chapter I is divided into two parts. Chapter IA includes a photochemical CN bond formation via difunctionalization of alkenes and indoles, whereas, Chapter IB deals with electrochemical approach for the CN bond construction. The subsections of Chapter IA and IB are based on the mode of reactivity of difunctionalization and cross-coupling reactions. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Self-assemblies of Sulphonamide Derived Urea, Thiourea and Conformational Isomers of a Mercury complex ( 2024 ) Nath, Jitendra Show more The thesis described various solid-state assemblies of urea and thiourea derivatives of sulfa-drugs that had sulphonamide functional group as part of the structural backbone. The hydrogen bonded assemblies of these compounds, solvates, and polymorphic solvates were structurally characterized. The role of dimeric hydrogen bonded moieties within those self-assemblies to modulate the number of solvent molecules in solvates and also providing an aid to understand polymorphs were discussed. A theoretical calculation on dimeric hydrogen bonded assemblies could establish the observed trends in the melting points in a series of positional isomeric compounds. The utilities of these thiourea or urea-based compounds to encapsulate tetrabutylammonium halides, and also in the detection of fluoride ions in solution were described in the thesis. The content had descriptions on the conformational isomers of a mercury complex involving a thiourea based compound linked to an anthracenyl unit where distinctions of the isomers in solution as well as in solid states could be possible. The conformational changes observed from experimental studies were also complemented by theoretical energy optimizations to provide insights to the structure-property relationships Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item N-Propargylamines: A Key Precursor for the Construction of Functionalized Nitrogen and Sulfur Heterocycles ( 2023 ) Behera, Bipin Kumar Show more The contents of the present thesis have been divided into five chapters based on the results achieved from the experimental works performed during the entire course of the PhD research programme. Chapter 1 highlights an overview of N-propargylamines. This includes a brief discussion about synthetic reactivity and utility of N-propargylamines. It emphasizes on its unique structure bearing both free amine and an alkyne group, thus focusing on its dual role either as nucleophile and electrophile or as N-centered radical donor and radical acceptor. Chapter 2 highlights an efficient methodology developed for the synthesis of tetra- and penta-substituted pyrroles via N-centered radical initiated oxidative self-dimerization of N-propargylamines catalyzed by silver benzoate in the presence of K2S2O8. The protocol provides a simple route for the synthesis of highly functionalized pyrroles with two carbonyl groups in the side chain. The methodology can be extended towards the synthesis of fluorescent pyrrolo[3,4-d]pyridazine derivatives. Chapter 3 represents an efficient methodology for the synthesis of both di- and trisubstituted thiazol-2-ones from N-propargylamines via [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement/5-exo-dig cyclization. The protocol utilizes silver(I) trifluoromethanethiolate (AgSCF3) as a C–S source and eco-friendly H2O as nucleophile under open air condition. The methodology can be extended for the synthesis of bioactive analog of thiozole-2-thione derivatives and photophysical properties have been studied for some synthesized compounds. Chapter 4 describes an efficient methodology developed for the synthesis of methylene-dihydrothiazole derivatives via Michael-addition followed by hydrothiolation of N-propargylamines. The protocol utilizes silver(I)trifluoromethanethiolate (AgSCF3) as a S source and malonate ester derivatives as nucleophiles. The reaction is compatible with many functional groups with moderated to good yield. Chapter 5 highlights a facile and efficient synthesis of structurally diversified 2-pyridones is demonstrated using the [4+2] annulation of in situ generated azadienes from N-propargylamines and active-methylene compounds. The reaction is promoted by an inorganic base giving moderate to good yields. The developed methodology is applicable for direct and formal synthesis of various bioactive molecules. The synthetic utility of the protocol was also illustrated by late stage functionalization of the products. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Studies Towards C-C and C-N Bond Formation using Strained Rings: A Probe for Heterocycle Formation ( 2024 ) Karjee, Pallab Show more The thesis is organized into four chapters. The initial chapter delineates a tandem C–N bond formation for the oxidative annulation of indolines with aziridines, utilizing a combination of DDQ and NaOCl under ambient conditions. The second chapter addresses the annulative coupling of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes with cyclic secondary amines, employing Ni(OTf)2 and visible light-assisted eosin Y catalysis for tandem C–N and C–C bond formation. The third chapter focuses on the coupling of cyclic secondary amines with donor-acceptor cyclopropanes using MgI2 and Mn(OAc)3•2H2O, leading to the synthesis of fused indolizine derivatives. The fourth chapter showcases an efficient annulation of in situ formed azaoxyallyl cations with diaziridines, yielding 1,2,4-triazines at room temperature. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Site-Selective C-H Functionalization of Indoles: Studies towards C-C and C-N Bond Formation ( 2024 ) Banerjee, Sonbidya Show more The thesis is structured into four chapters. The first chapter describes a Ru-catalyzed regioselective C-N bond formation of indolines and carbazole with acyl azides via C7(sp2)-H activation followed by an intramolecular C-N bond formation for the construction of 7- aminoindoline and 1-aminocarbazole scaffolds. The second chapter deals with Cu-catalyzed C7- selective C-H/N-H cross-dehydrogenative coupling of indolines and azaindoles with sulfoximines. The third chapter demonstrates a Rh-catalyzed site-selective C7 and C6 dual C-H functionalization of indolines expending 7-azabenzonorbornaiene for the formation of functionalized pyrrolocarbazoles. The fourth chapter focuses on Pd-catalyzed weak-coordination facilitated C4- selective redox-neutral nitration of indoles with tert-butyl nitrite under aerobic oxidation catalysis. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Expeditious Thermal(Photo) Induced Functionalization/Annulation: En route to N-Heterocycles ( 2024 ) Khandelia, Tamanna Show more The content of the thesis has been divided into four chapters. The thesis streamlines the synthesis of aromatic and non-aromatic N-heterocycles. It contributes towards the facile formation of C−C, C−N, C−O and C−S bonds using o-alkynylanilines, maleimides, 2-aryl quinoxalines, (benz)imidazoles, boronic acids and disulfides. Chapter I introduces transition metal induced (thermal) and photochemical construction of C−C and C−Heteroatom bonds. The mechanism involved in both transition metal induced (thermal) and photochemical approach are discussed. Both the processes are explained in details with the help of suitable examples. Chapter II describes a Cu(I) mediated cascade cyclization/annulation of unprotected o-alkynylanilines with maleimides in one-pot. The protocol offers sequential formation of one C−N and two C−C bonds to deliver fused benzo[a]carbazoles having free NH skeletons. The annulated products have been exploited towards various applications. Chapter III describes a Cu(OTf)2 mediated regioselective de-aromatized aryl-hydroxylation across C(sp2)=N bond of 2-aryl quinoxalines and bis-N-arylation of (benz)imidazoles using aryl boronic acids. For dearomative aryl-hydroxylation, the C-center should be electrophilic (ca. 0.08), N-center nucleophilic (ca. −0.50), and the C(sp2)=N bond should be polarized (Δe = 0.609). Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Small Molecules and Porous Silica Nanoparticle Encapsulated Gd(III) and Mn(II) Complexes as MRI Contrast Agents ( 2024 ) Mallik, Riya Show more The content of this thesis has been divided into five chapters according to the results of experimental works that have been performed during the research period. Chapter I is the intorductory chapter of the thesis that represents an overview of Gd(III) and Mn (II) based complexex and nanoparticles as alternative MRI contrast agents with enhanced relaxivity and other physiochemical properties to target various endogenous conditions. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Chemically Twisted Superlattices of Two-dimensional Assemblies of Copper Nanoclusters ( 2024 ) Das, Priya Show more The organization of molecules or atoms in a hierarchical manner leads to the formation of complex superstructures with enhanced properties and functionalities, resulting in superior performance when compared to mono-morphological units. Researchers have been motivated by the impact of these achievements to explore the design and fabrication of materials with hierarchical assembly at the nanoscale level. In this regard, research on the hierarchical assembly of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials has led to several exciting discoveries in various fields such as energy storage, optoelectronic devices, chemical sensors, catalytic performance, membranes, and solar cells. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Studies Towards Stereoselective C-C/C-Heteroatom Bond Formations of Strained Rings ( 2024 ) Mishra, Manmath Show more Chapter I. General introduction to ring opening and cyclization of D-A cyclopropanes Nitrogen- and oxygen-containing heterocycles are among the most prevalent moieties found in both pharmaceutical and naturally occurring compounds. Research and development into these compounds is of high interest and of ongoing importance in organic synthesis. Recently, C-C and C-heteroatom bonds formation by ring expansion of three-membered strained ring systems, particularly in D-A cyclopropanes have provided a great synthetic space for easy access to structurally complex scaffolds. The inherent ring strain and electrophilic character made them an attractive building blocks for the selective synthesis of five, six and seven-membered heterocycles through ring-scission. In this chapter, the studies behind the background, reactivity and synthetic methodologies of ring-opening and cyclization of D-A cyclopropanes are discussed. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Facile Chemical Approaches to Derive Scalable and Tolerant Liquid Repellent Surfaces ( 2024 ) Dhar, Manideepa Show more Nature-inspired liquid-repellent surfaces, such as superhydrophobic and slippery surfaces, have gained enormous attention because of their potential applications in environmental remediation, anti-corrosion, self-cleaning, bio-medical devices and so on. In the past, several approaches were adopted to develop artificial surfaces with desired wettability. However, significant challenges, such as poor durability and mechanical and chemical robustness, continue to impede its real-world application. This synopsis report outlines the strategic utilization of a facile and catalyst-free 1, 4-conjugate addition reaction between amine and acrylate functional groups for developing liquid-repellent surfaces with enhanced robustness and durability following a simple, scalable, and rapid fabrication approach. The synopsis report entitled “Facile Chemical Approaches to Derive Scalable and Tolerant Liquid Repellent Surfaces" is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 gives a concise overview of bio-inspired wettability, general methods adopted to develop artificial anti-wetting surfaces, existing challenges, and objectives behind this thesis work. Chapter 2 demonstrates the strategic use of a catalyst-free 1,4-conjugate addition reaction between distinct and strategically selected small molecules allowed to prepare an active deposition solution with prolonged shelf-life in various and commonly used reaction media to derive optically transparent superhydrophobic coating. Chapter 3 introduces a covalent cross-linking chemistry between selected reactants to achieve tolerant and hard superhydrophobicity. Chapter 4 demonstrates the design of chemically functionalizable coatings with a combination of a physically unclonable porous topography and distinct physiochemical properties (e.g., fluorescence, water wettability, and water adhesion) obtained through orthogonal chemical modifications (i.e., 1,4-conjugate addition reaction and Schiff-base reaction at ambient conditions) for multilevel anti-counterfeiting application. Chapter 5 accounts for the utilization of a crystalline comb-like polymer to derive a non-fluorinated, substrate-independent, and self-healable amphiphobic solid slippery coating following a simple and scalable fabrication process. Chapter 6 provides a comprehensive summary of the presented work and a future perspective of this discussed research work. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Designing of hetero-bimetallic cyclic trinuclear, polymeric chains, and linear trinuclear from Cu(II), Fe(III), and Co(III) complexes using alkali, alkaline, and transition metal ions ( 2024 ) Chanreingam, L Show more A simple ligand, which is chiral and flexible, was used to synthesize Cu(II) complexes such that the resulting complex can act as a chiral host and is flexible enough to obtain a secondary coordination sphere. Cu(II) bis complex, when reacted with K+ ion, forms a cyclic trinuclear, which resembles an inorganic crown ether. In this process, the trans-oriented Cu(II) bis complex was converted to a cis-oriented complex. An excess of [18] crown-6 was added, and the K+ was removed from the assembly, thereby obtaining a cis-oriented Cu(II) monomer. The cis-oriented disassembled Cu(II) monomer, when reacted with K+, forms back the assembly. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Synthesis of Furan, Pyran, Pyrrolidine, and Piperidine Scaffolds via Tandem Prins Cyclization Reactions ( 2023 ) Shit, Sudip Show more The content of this thesis has been divided into five chapters on the basis of results of experimental work performed during the complete course of the PhD tenure. The chapter 1 describes the tandem Prins cyclization reactions and their mechanisms to construct Furan, Pyran, pyrrolidine and piperidine scafolds in brief. The chapter 2 deals with the stereoselective synthesis of hexahydrofuro[3,4-b] furan-4-ol and its dimer via tandem Prins and pinacol rearrangement. The dimer was conveniently converted into its corresponding monomer using aqueous zinc(II) chloride in THF in quantitative yields. Chapter 3 describes synthesis of spiro[furan-2,1′-isoindolin]-3′-ones from 2‑(4- hydroxybut-1-yn-1-yl)benzonitriles and aryl aldehydes under the action of triflic acid. The plausible mechanism of the reactipon has been drawn on the basis of control experiments and literature evidence. The synthetic utility of the reaction was performed using Sonogashira reaction and click reaction conditions. In chapter 4, nitrile stabilized synthesis of pyrrolidine and piperidine derivatives via tandem alkynyl aza-Prins-Ritter reactions is described. In chapter 5, regio- and chemoselective synthesis of 3-(dihydrofuran-3(2H)-ylidene)isobenzofuran-1(3H)-imines via tandem alkynyl Prins- and intramolecular oxycyclization reaction is disclosed. The methodology was extended towards synthesis of its pyran derivatives. The post synthetic applications of the reaction were extended towards synthesis of furanylidene-isobenzofuranones in excellent yields. The mechanistic investigation of the reaction was performed on the basis of controlled experiment. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Design, Synthesis and Investigations of Liquid Crystalline Organic Semiconductors ( 2023 ) Vishwakarma, Vinod Kumar Show more This thesis entitled “Design, Synthesis and Investigations of Liquid Crystalline Organic Semiconductors” describes simple and straightforward synthetic pathways, characterizations and applications of new LC/non-LC organic materials, with their potential applications in acid sensing, optoelectronic devices mainly OLEDs and OFETs applications. A brief overview of the chapters is given. Chapter 1, gives a general introduction to liquid crystals, characterization techniques and their applications. Chapter 2a addresses the synthesis and characterization of pyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline (PQ) derivatives where the central pyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline central core is substituted with eight peripheral flexible tails of varying lengths. The compounds with very short/branched peripheral chains did not stabilize any liquid crystalline phase, while the medium to long-chain homologs exhibited columnar phases. All the compounds exhibited a high molar extinction coefficient and bright greenish-yellow emission behavior in solution and solid state. One of the columnar liquid crystalline materials was used in the fabrication of host-guest OLED exhibited higher efficiency and bright green emission. Chapter 2b describes the sensing ability of the pyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline derivative to volatile trifluoroacetic acid in trace amounts (in parts per billion levels). The reversible detection of acid-sensing behavior was visually perceivable in both solutions as well as in the drop-casted film on a TLC paper-based strip. Chapter 3 explains new design strategies for the synthesis of donor-acceptor-donor pyrazino[2,3-g]quinoxaline carbazole derivatives with straight chain and branched alkyl peripheral chains. The electron-donating carbazole moieties that have been placed in the periphery showed a strong electron-donating ability, high molar extinction coefficients and lower band-gap, bright emission behavior in solution and solid-state, along with positive solvatochromism. One of the branched chain compounds was used in yellow and white OLEDs device fabrications. Chapter 4 describes the detailed synthesis of naphthalene and perylene-based imidazole derivatives with a new donor-π-acceptor-π-donor architecture containing ten flexible chains for solution-processable organic field effect transistor (OFETs) applications. These compounds showed a wide range of columnar LC behavior. One of these naphthalene and perylene bisimide derivatives were evaluated for their application in OFET devices exhibited high hole mobility values. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Stimuli-responsive Turn-on Fluorogenic Donors of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and the Prodrugs of Anti-cancer Compounds ( 2023 ) Mahato, Sulendar K Show more The dissertation entitled “Stimuli-responsive Turn-on Fluorogenic Donors of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) and Prodrugs of Anti-Cancer Compounds” consists of four chapters based on the results of experimental works performed during the complete course of Ph.D. research tenure. Show more
• No Thumbnail Available Item Stereospecific Opening and Cyclization of the Strained Ring Systems for the Synthesis of Six-Membered Heterocycles ( 2022 ) Das, Bijay Ketan Show more The thesis is divided into four chapters. The first chapter describes the general introduction to the opening and cyclization of the strained ring system for the synthesis of six-membered heterocycles. The second chapter focuses on the synthesis of piperazines and tetrahydropyrazines through stereospecific ring-opening and cycloisomerization of aziridines with N-propargylamines. Third chapter covers stereospecific synthesis of substituted 1,4-oxazine via Zn/Ag Relay catalyzed ring opening/hydroalkoxylation of oxiranes with N-propargylamines. Chapter four deals with the stereospecific assembly of tetrahydroquinolines via tandem ring-opening/oxidative cyclization of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes with N-alkyl anilines. Show more
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Five tips for communicating your research

Writing a thesis is an inevitable part of a chemistry PhD. Yet it can be a daunting task. While everyone’s personal circumstances vary – university rules, the chemistry discipline and supervisor relationships – the most difficult part is actually starting to write. Adam Clancy of University College London, UK; Chiara Giorio of the University of Cambridge, UK; and I (a recent PhD graduate) reflect on our experiences to offer some advice and tips.

Start writing early

Ideally, if you receive funding you want to finish before the money stops coming in. ‘It’s such an appealing thing to think one more experiment will pull everything together,’ says Clancy. ‘It’s better to just draw a line in the sand in advance.’ This was a goal I set myself, and it proved to be a catalyst to my productivity. Clancy’s experience was different: ‘I got a postdoc and then wrote in the evenings, which was a terrible, terrible idea.’ Sometimes though, a promising job offer or unforeseeable circumstances means this is your only option for completion. Whatever your circumstances, Giorio advises ‘to write as much as you can, every day,’ even if it’s just experimental procedures or summaries.

For me, getting started was the hardest part. Thinking of a thesis as a series of small, manageable chapters rather than a whole book helped me compartmentalise. Once you start writing, you build up momentum. Having something that you can look back at as a starting point is better than staring at a blank page.

Make a plan

Devise a workplan with your supervisor before you start writing. ‘It should be a discussion with them about where they think the good results are – how you can split up all your work into manageable, multiple sections,’ explains Clancy. Spend time ‘understanding what are the key messages that you want to get across,’ says Griorio. During writing, send chapters to your supervisor for revision and go over them together. ‘The first draft doesn’t need to be perfect’ – and it won’t be – but this will give you a better idea of what your supervisor expects. ‘The first time you write something, it’s very difficult,’ Griorio explains, so it’s good to solicit feedback early on. But it’s not just your supervisor you can ask – peers, friends and family can contribute ‘even if only catching typos’, she adds.

No need to work sequentially

Start with the chapter you’re most comfortable working on – you don’t need to write the thesis in order. I found switching between chapters helped. Some days I had brain fog when writing up my results so I would work on the literature review and come back to writing up the results when I had the mental capacity. The structure of the thesis also does not have to be chronological: Clancy used what he did towards the end of his PhD to form his first results chapter. ‘You’re not recounting what you did for three years,’ he explains. ‘It shouldn’t be a biography of your research.’

Figures are your friends

Images can reveal a lot about your work. ‘I’m a fan of basically never really needing words,’ reveals Clancy. ‘It’s worth taking the time to make your graphs look highly presentable and really clear.’ Graphs and images are not only useful in breaking up large bodies of text, but they also provide context and meaningful data for your discussion. ‘You can start with just putting some figures together and some bullet points,’ says Giorio, noting that graphs assist with the initial hurdle of getting something written down. Clancy suggests you ‘go to the papers you like and see how they present data and be inspired by that’. Don’t take shortcuts with figures – a lesson I learned. I had to do corrections on my graphs after my viva that could have easily been avoided if I had been more diligent when producing the figures in the first place.

Don’t worry

You are an expert in your research so be confident about your writing. ‘If you’ve got to this point, you’re probably good enough to pass a PhD,’ Clancy says. You have put in years of work and all you must do now is communicate it. But don’t let writing consume your life – take regular breaks, keep active and balance your time with hobbies and friends. By taking care of your physical and mental health, you will be in a better position to deliver your best work.

I found the writing process unexpectedly fun and therapeutic. There were days when nothing would come to me, but I would say ‘tomorrow is a new day’. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself. At the end of it, you will hopefully look at your thesis with pride and a sense of accomplishment.

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UMass Boston's Chemistry Department offers a comprehensive Doctor of Philosophy degree, dedicated to cultivating creative and conscientious scientists. The department offers educational opportunities in six doctoral tracks: Biological Chemistry, Chemistry Education Research, Green Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical/Analytical Chemistry, with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Students immerse themselves in research labs early in the program and tailor their academic plan in accordance with their research interests.

Students are required to complete 60 credits of coursework, consisting of two core courses, three elective courses, a graduate seminar course and a dissertation research course. The set of core courses is dictated by the student’s track. In addition, the department’s emphasis on Green Chemistry permeates the curricula of all of its doctoral tracks. Our PhD program culminates in a public defense of the student’s research and the publication of the dissertation.

The specialty of the Department is in the field of Green Chemistry, and we are proud to be the first school in the country to offer a doctoral degree via the PhD in Chemistry/Green Chemistry Track. It focuses specifically on preparing chemistry doctoral students to direct, design, and implement chemical research using strategies that reduce or eliminate the impact on human health or the environment. It provides experiences, tools, and skills needed for conducting research in a more environmentally sustainable fashion. The strength of the green chemistry curriculum lies in its overlapping interdisciplinary themes of research. Our faculty is committed to research designed to benefit society, and this emphasis is reflected in our course selections at all levels of education.

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Students in the Biological Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core biological chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.

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Students in the Chemistry Education PhD track are required to take one core course, two core chemistry education track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.

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The Green Chemistry Track in the Chemistry PhD Program is the first such program in the world. Students obtaining a degree from this program will be prepared for conventional chemistry jobs in industry, government, and academia. In addition to traditional training in the chemical sciences, required and elective courses in the Biology Department and School for the Environment provide graduates with the tools and experience to assess human impact on health and the environment.

Green chemistry involves an ecologically sustainable view of chemical research, development, and manufacture. Toxicological understanding and environmental fate are necessary components to understanding the entire "molecular life cycle" of any commercial endeavor.

Typically, universities and academic departments lack the appropriate personnel and facilities to pursue a program of this kind. The unique complement of Chemistry, the School for the Environment, and Biology Department faculty has allowed the University of Massachusetts Boston to create such a program.

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Students in the Inorganic Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core inorganic chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.

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Students in the Organic Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core organic chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.

Chemistry PhD (Physical/Analytical Track)

Students in the Physical/Analytical Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core physical/analytical chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.

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Coursework  (complete 60 credits.), core course in chemistry phd for all tracks (choose one.).

CHEM 631 – Chemical Toxicology CHEM 671 – Introduction to Green Chemistry

CORE COURSES IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY TRACK (Choose two from list.)

CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 680 – Physical Biochemistry CHEM 681 – Medical Biochemistry

ELECTIVE COURSES  (Choose three from list.)

CHEM 601 – Thermodynamics and Kinetics CHEM 602 – Quantum Mechanics CHEM 611 – Organometallic Catalysis CHEM 612 – Physical Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 621 – Synthetic Organic Chemistry CHEM 622 – Physical Organic Chemistry CHEM 631 – Chemical Toxicology CHEM 641 – Chemistry and Biochemistry Education Research CHEM 651 – Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds CHEM 654 – Biological Chemistry CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 661 – Analytical Instrumentation CHEM 662 – Applied Chemometrics CHEM 666 – Electrochemistry CHEM 671 – Introduction to Green Chemistry CHEM 680 – Physical Biochemistry CHEM 681 – Medical Biochemistry CHEM 687 – Topics in Chemistry CHEM 688 – Topics in Physical Chemistry CHEM 689 – Topics in Organic Chemistry CHEM 690 – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 696 – Independent Study CHEM 697 – Special Topics in Chemistry

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Students may choose electives from external departments if they are relevant to their course of study and research. Students choose courses with the permission of the advisor and Graduate Program Director.

Biology Department

BIOL 614 – Advanced Cell Chemistry BIOL 678 – Protein Chemistry and Enzymology BIOL 679 – Protein Chemistry and Enzymology Lecture BIOL 685 – Biomedical Tracers

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PHYSIC 601 – Electronic Instrumentation II: Digital PHYSIC 612 – Electromagnetic Theory PHYSIC 632 – Advanced Laser Optics (with lab) PHYSIC 609 – Physics of Medical Imaging PHYSIC 615 – Solid State Physics PHYSIC 621 – Physics of Semiconductor Materials

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EEOS 611 – Applied Statistics EEOS 640 – The Chemistry of Natural Waters EEOS 710 – Environmental Biogeochemistry EEOS 715 – Isotope Geochemistry

SEMINAR COURSES (Minimum of 6 credits)

CHEM 691 – Seminar I (fall) CHEM 692 – Seminar II (spring)

DISSERTATION RESEARCH (Complete 20 credits.)

CHEM 899 – Dissertation Research

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Coursework (complete 60 credits.), core course in chemistry phd for all tracks (choose one.), core courses in chemistry education research track (three courses.).

CHEM 641 – Chemistry and Biochemistry Education Research

At least two courses selected from the following three options: * Quantitative Methods: EEOS 611 (Applied Statistics) or BIOL 607 (Computational Data Analysis for Biology) * Qualitative Methods: HIGHED 752 (Research Methods in Higher Education: Qualitative Analysis) or PSYCLN 775 (Qualitative Methods in Clinical Psychology) * Cognition: PSYDBS 762 (Knowledge Acquisition) or PSYDBS 620 (Cognitive Neuroscience)

ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose two from list.)

CHEM 601 – Thermodynamics and Kinetics CHEM 602 – Quantum Mechanics CHEM 611 – Organometallic Catalysis CHEM 612 – Physical Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 621 – Synthetic Organic Chemistry CHEM 622 – Physical Organic Chemistry CHEM 631 – Chemical Toxicology CHEM 641 – Chemistry and Biochemistry Education Research CHEM 651 – Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds CHEM 654 – Biological Chemistry CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 661 – Analytical Instrumentation CHEM 662 – Applied Chemometrics CHEM 666 – Electrochemistry CHEM 671 – Introduction to Green Chemistry CHEM 680 – Physical Biochemistry CHEM 681 – Medical Biochemistry CHEM 687 – Topics in Chemistry CHEM 688 – Topics in Physical Chemistry CHEM 689 – Topics in Organic Chemistry CHEM 690 – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 696 – Independent Study CHEM 697 – Special Topics in Chemistry

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Curriculum - green track.

Students in the Green Chemistry PhD track are required to take two core courses, four elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the four elective courses, at least two must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to the two remaining courses can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee.

CORE COURSES (Both core courses are required.)

Elective courses (choose four from list.).

Students may choose electives from external departments if they are relevant to their course of study and research. Students choose courses with the permission of the advisor and graduate program director.

SEMINAR COURSES (Minimum of 6 credits.)

Curriculum - inorganic track.

Students in the Inorganic Chemistry PhD track are required to take one core course, two core inorganic chemistry track courses, three elective courses, and at least six credits of Graduate Seminar and twenty credits of dissertation research. Of the three elective courses, one must be in the Chemistry Department, whereas up to two can be from other departments upon approval from the student's dissertation committee. For all courses see the university's Course Listings .

CORE COURSES IN THE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY TRACK (Choose two from list.)

CHEM 611 – Organometallic Catalysis CHEM 612 – Physical Inorganic Chemistry CHEM 690 – Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose three from list.)

Curriculum - organic track, core courses in organic chemistry track (choose two from list.).

CHEM 621 – Synthetic Organic Chemistry CHEM 622 – Physical Organic Chemistry CHEM 658 – Medicinal Chemistry CHEM 689 – Topics in Organic Chemistry

Curriculum - Physical/Analytical Track

Core courses in physical/analytical track (choose two from list.).

CHEM 601 – Thermodynamics and Kinetics CHEM 602 – Quantum Mechanics CHEM 661 – Analytical Instrumentation CHEM 688 – Topics in Physical Chemistry

Graduation Criteria

Complete a minimum of 60 credits from at least 15 courses including one core course, five track courses, six graduate seminars, and a minimum of 20 credits in dissertation courses.

Students must pass a literature seminar in the first year of study.

Track: Students must select a track from green chemistry, biological chemistry, chemistry education research, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or physical/analytical chemistry. Doctoral candidacy: Pass four written qualifying exams (at least two of which are in the track), and an oral qualifying exam. Dissertation: Candidates must complete and defend a dissertation based on original research.

Statute of limitations: Seven years.

Plan of Study

Graduate Program Director Wei Zhang (Green Chemistry) wei2.zhang [at] umb.edu (617) 287-6147

Graduate Program Director Neil Reilly (Physical/Analytical Chemistry) neil.reilly [at] umb.edu (617) 287-4065

Graduate Program Assistant Rita Lam graduate.chemistry [at] umb.edu (617) 287-6190

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Thesis Preparation & Submission

The following information is provided to assist Chemistry graduate students as they prepare for degree completion. If graduate students have any questions that are not answered by this guide, they should email the Chemistry Education Office (questions about department policies) or MIT Libraries (for questions about thesis formatting, etc.)

Degree candidates must fill out the Degree Application via WebSIS at the start of the term. Important dates and deadlines (including late fees) for the upcoming academic year are listed below.  It is strongly advised that degree candidates apply for the degree list even if there is uncertainty about completing the thesis defense and submission by the  deadline, as there are no penalties for being removed from the degree list.

Students must successfully complete the thesis defense before submitting their final, signed thesis.

**Please note that the Specifications for Thesis Preparation were updated in November 2022. Please make sure you use these new guidelines.**

Important Dates & Deadlines

September 2024 degree list.

• Degree Application Deadline: June 14, 2024 ($50 late fee if submitted after this date, $85 late fee if submitted after July 21, 2024)
• Thesis Title Deadline:July 19, 2024 ($85 late fee if submitted after this date. If your thesis title is not finalized by this date, please enter your current working title and the final title can be updated later)
• Thesis Submission Deadline: August 16, 2024
• Last day of work in the lab: on or before August 31, 2024. If you plan to end your RA appointment earlier than August 31st, please contact Jennifer to review your timeline.
• Your degree will officially be conferred by MIT on September 18, 2024
• Information about the MIT Health Plan and graduation will be available online here.

February 2025 Degree List

• Degree Application Deadline: September 6, 2024 ($50 late fee if submitted after this date, $85 late fee if submitted after December 13, 2024)
• Thesis Title Deadline: December 13, 2024 ($85 late fee if submitted after this date. If your thesis title is not finalized by this date, please enter your current working title and the final title can be updated later)
• Thesis Submission Deadline: January 17, 2025
• Last day of work in the lab: on or before January 15, 2025. If you plan to end your RA appointment earlier than January 15th, please contact Jennifer to review your timeline.
• Your degree will officially be conferred by MIT on February 19, 2025

May 2025 Degree List

• Degree Application Deadline:February 7, 2025 ($50 late fee if submitted after this date, $85 late fee if submitted after April 11, 2025)
• Thesis Title Deadline: April 11, 2025 ($85 late fee if submitted after this date. If your thesis title is not finalized by this date, please enter your current working title and the final title can be updated later)
• Thesis Submission Deadline: May 9, 2025
• Last day of work in the lab: on or before May 28, 2025. If you plan to end your RA appointment earlier than May 28th, please contact Jennifer to review your timeline.
• Your degree will officially be conferred by MIT on May 29, 2025

Scheduling your Thesis Defense

All PhD candidates must have a Thesis Defense. As soon as your defense is finalized, please email the Chemistry Education Office with the date, time, location, and thesis title . Thesis defenses are strongly encouraged to be in-person.  If there are questions or concerns about an in-person defense, please reach out to Jennifer Weisman. When thesis defenses are on campus, we recommend reserving a room once the defense date is finalized, student can reserve department rooms through the online scheduling system or request a classroom via this form .

Degree candidates should provide their advisor with a copy of the thesis at least two weeks before the defense and provide their thesis committee chair and member with a copy at least one week before the defense. However, degree candidates should talk with their advisor, committee chair, and committee member to find out if they need the thesis further in advance or if there are preferred formats. Degree candidates should allow time in between their thesis defense and the submission deadline to make edits and submit the final copies.

Please note that most receiving a PhD degree are required to present a seminar as part of the thesis defense. This seminar is open to the department. The degree candidate is responsible for providing the Chemistry Education Office with information about their thesis defense at least two weeks ahead of time. Following the seminar, the candidate will meet privately with the thesis committee.

Thesis Formatting

The Institute has very specific requirements for thesis preparation, which were updated in November 2022. Specifications for Thesis Preparation is available on the library’s website and should be read very carefully. The MIT Thesis FAQ may answer additional questions and a helpful checklist is also provided. The specifications also include information about copyright and use of previously published material in a thesis . Do  not  rely on any templates or prior theses from your research group – they may not reflect the most current guidelines. We have highlighted some especially important points below.

Font & Spacing

Title page & committee signature page.

• The title page of the first copy will be digitally signed by the author, advisor, and Professor Adam Willard. The title page should contain the title, name of the author, previous degrees, the degree(s) to be awarded at MIT, the date the degree(s) will be conferred (May, September, or February only), copyright notice, and appropriate names and signatures. Degrees are awarded in Chemistry, regardless of your specific research area. Regardless of when you defend or submit your thesis, the date of degree conferral must be May/June, September, or February.
• As noted above, the title page will be signed by you, your advisor, and Professor Willard. You do not need to have Professor Willard digitally sign the thesis before you submit it, we will arrange to have him sign it. If your advisor has a title (ex., Firmenich Professor of Chemistry) it should also be included under their name. If you are not sure if they have a title, you can consult the Faculty Directory . Professor Willard should have the following listed under his name, on two separate lines: Professor of Chemistry; Graduate Officer
• Each student should place the appropriate copyright notice on the thesis title page. Copyright notice consists of four elements: the symbol “c” with a circle around it © and/or the word “copyright”; the year of publication (the year in which the degree is to be awarded); the name of the copyright owner; the words “All rights reserved” or your chosen Creative Commons license. All theses should have the following legend statement exactly: The author hereby grants to MIT a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to exercise any and all rights under copyright, including to reproduce, preserve, distribute and publicly display copies of the thesis, or release the thesis under an open-access license. Please carefully review the copyright information to determine the appropriate copyright ownership.
• The date under Signature of Author should be the date the final thesis is signed and submitted to the department.
• The title page is always considered to be page 1, and every page must be included in the count regardless of whether a number would be physically printed on a page. We recommend that you do not include the page number on the title page.
• There is also a signature page that will be digitally signed by your entire thesis committee. Your advisor will digitally sign your thesis twice, on the title page and signature page. The signature page is right after the title page.
• More details about digital signatures are provided below.

Table of Contents

Final thesis submission, general submission process.

Please carefully review the details below, including the file naming format . There are two steps to the final submissions process:

1. Submit the following documents to the Department of Chemistry:

• An electronic copy of your thesis in PDF/A-1 format (with no signatures)
• A PDF of the digitally signed title page and committee signature page (using DocuSign to obtain signatures)

Please send an email to your advisor, Jennifer Weisman, and Rebecca Drake, which includes the 2 PDFs above and the following text:

“Dear Professor/Dr X: Attached is the final version of my thesis. Please use reply-all to this message to indicate your acceptance of my thesis document and your recommendation for certification by my department.”

**Note: if your thesis document is too large to send via email, your email can include a link to access the document via Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.**

2. Submit your thesis information to MIT Libraries here . Choose to opt-in or opt-out of ProQuest license and publication.  Include the same copyright and license information that is on your thesis title page. Note: this does not involve submitting your actual thesis.

Details for Thesis Submission Process

• After the defense, the student and thesis committee reach agreement on the final thesis document.
• Students should follow the format specifications as stated in the Specifications for Thesis Preparation . Do not print or physically sign pages.
• Students will have the thesis signed electronically through DocuSign. This process is described in detail in the section below.
• The title page is always considered to be page 1, and every page must be included in the count regardless of whether a number is physically printed on a page. The entire thesis (including title page, prefatory material, illustrations, and all text and appendices) must be paginated in one consecutive numbering sequence. Your committee signature page should be page 2. Please see the  Sample Title Page and committee signature page for reference.
• You will still include the title page and committee signature page in the full thesis PDF, they just won’t have any signatures.
• The digitally signed title page and committee signature pages should be in one PDF, separate from the thesis document. This avoids a DocuSign tag at the top of each page of the full thesis. Please use the following naming convention: authorLastName-kerb-degree-dept-year-sig.pdf (ex., montgomery-mssimon-phd-chemistry-2021-sig.pdf).
• Students should save their final thesis document as a PDF using the following file naming convention: authorLastName-kerb-degree-dept-year-thesis .pdf (ex., montgomery-mssimon-phd-chemistry-2021-thesis.pdf).
• Students should not deposit the PDF of their thesis via the Libraries Library’s voluntary submission portal.
• Please send an email to your advisor, Jennifer, and William which includes the final thesis document and file with the digitally signed title/committee signature pages with the following text:

Please also complete the MIT Doctoral Student Exit Survey and your Laboratory Safety Clearance Form .

Digital Signatures

Please see here for a full guide (with screenshots) to using DocuSign to obtain digital signatures

Required Signatures:

These should be everyone’s uploaded digital signatures in their own handwriting, not one of the pre-formatted signatures created by DocuSign.

• Your signature on the thesis title page
• Your advisor’s signature on both the title page and committee signature page
• Your thesis committee chair’s and member’s signatures on the committee signature page
• You do not need to have Adam Willard sign your title page, the Chemistry Education Office will take care of that
• Full thesis with no signatures (including unsigned title page and thesis committee signature page)
• Title page and committee signature page with signatures via DocuSign

Accessing DocuSign

Thesis Hold Requests

Details about requesting a thesis hold are available here and the requests are made to different offices based on the type of request.

Written notification of patent holds and other restrictions must reach the Institute Archives before the thesis in question is received, as under normal circumstances, all theses are open and available for public inspection once they have been received by the Institute Archives.

Graduate Student Exit Interviews

In order to best serve the educational, scientific, and social needs of graduate students in the Chemistry Department, it is critically important that Departmental leadership be appropriately informed of issues of importance to graduate students, ideally on an ongoing basis. Graduate student exit interviews provide information that alert the Department to acute issues that affect graduate students and provide data for longitudinal assessments of graduate student experience within the program.Graduate exit interviews are administered to all graduate students departing the Chemistry Department. The exit interview applies equally to graduate students departing with completed degrees (Ph.D. and M.S.) and without degrees.

• Graduating students will be sent a list of interview questions by the Chemistry Education Office when the student joins the degree list. Instructions about scheduling a time for the in-person or virtual discussion will be included with other informational correspondence from the Chemistry Education Office regarding degree completion. Graduating students will perform their exit interview after the thesis defense so as to avoid making the interview an additional burden.
• For students departing the program without a degree, the interview questions and instructions for scheduling an in-person discussion will be sent by the Chemistry Education Office at the point in time that a date for termination of their appointment in Chemistry is determined.
• For the majority of departing students, this interview coincides with the end of the semester, but a rolling schedule of surveys is anticipated.

Postdoctoral/Research Specialist Appointments

If you plan to transition to a postdoctoral/research specialist appointment within the Department of Chemistry at MIT, please contact Jennifer Weisman and  Chemistry HR as soon as possible. If you are an international student, it is extremely important that you start this process early to allow sufficient timing for visa processing. In addition to talking with Jennifer and HR, please consult with the International Students Office .Your final signed thesis must be submitted before a postdoc appointment can start. IMPORTANT: If you need to enroll in the MIT employee health plan, then your appointment will need to last at least 90 days in order for you to remain benefits eligible. If your appointment were to last less than 90 days, MIT will retroactively cancel your health insurance, and any medical expenses you have during this time will be rebilled to you.

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Chemistry Masters Theses

Theses from 2020 2020.

NANODIAMONDS AND CARBON NANO-ONIONS CERAMIC COMPOSITES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS , Ibrahim Munkaila Abdullahi

Theses from 2017 2017

In situ pH determination based on the NMR analysis of ¹H-NMR signal intensities and ¹⁹F-NMR chemical shifts , Ming Huang

Theses from 2016 2016

Tracking silver, gold, and titanium dioxide nanoparticles through drinking water systems by single particle - inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometry , Ariel Renee Donovan

Theses from 2015 2015

In vitro study of wound-healing capabilities of bioactive glass fibers under various culture conditions , Sisi Chen

CapPack devices for enhanced qNMR measurements in 1 H NMR spectroscopy , Lingyu Chi

Theses from 2013 2013

Part I: Increased leaching of arsenic, selenium, molybdenum, and vanadium from high calcium coal ash containing trona reaction products. Part II: Using agricultural byproduct rice hull as biosorbent to remove and recover metal ions in water , Yongbo Dan

Role of nicotine in oxidative stress , Rakesh Kacham

Comparative evaluation of N-acetylcysteine and N-acetylcysteine amide in acetaminophen-induced oxidative stress , Ahdab Naeem Khayyat

Theses from 2011 2011

Relaxation imaging to characterize lightweight polymer-crosslinked aerogels , Emmalou T. Satterfield

Theses from 2010 2010

Water analysis for emerging environmental contaminants , Xiaoliang Cheng

Comparing the chelating abilities of N-acetylcysteine and N-acetylcysteine amide in vitro for lead poisoning treatment , Weiqing Chen

Theses from 2008 2008

Obscurant oil characterization produced through vaporization by exhaust gas of mini-jet turbine engine , Hossein Daniel Bahaghighat

Polymer reinforced aerogels and composites A. Polyimide crosslinked aerogels B. Silica-polymethylmethacrylate composites , Vishal U. Patil

A rapid method for determination of alpha hydroxy acids in seawater and biological fluids at trace levels , Ryan Lee Schwiderski

N-Acetylcystein amide protects against methamphetamine-induced oxidative stress in human brain endothelial cells , Xinsheng Zhang

Theses from 2007 2007

Physical analysis of human hair , Lea Marie Dankers

Theses from 2006 2006

X-ray photoelectron, Raman and attenuated total reflection-infrared spectroscopy studies of sonochemically oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes , Robert V. Hull

Part I, Synthesis and characterization of biogenic oil esters ; Part II, Assessment of relative antioxidant activities of selected antioxidants in different matrices , Ranjith Kolli

New Schiff base complexes: Synthesis and their properties : [N,N'-bis (3-methoxysalicylidene)-o-phenylenediamine] Nickel (II), [N,N'-bis-salicylidene-3,4-diaminotoluene] Nickel (II) and helical-chain copper (II) complex from 4(5) -imidazolecarboxaldehyde and ß-alanine , Feng Liu

Effect of plasticizer on segmental dynamics of bulk and adsorbed poly(vinyl acetate)-d₃ , Rakesh R. Nambiar

Effects of a newly synthesized thiol antioxidant on doxorubicin-induced oxidative stress , Rong Shi

Enzymatic synthesis and characterization of acidic amino acid oligomers , Hao Wang

Synthesis and characterization of some Schiff base metal complexes , Lili Wang

Functionalization of mesoporous silicas as powders for support and immobilization of Pd catalysts and as monolithic framework for building strong lightweight materials , Xiaojiang Wang

Theses from 2005 2005

Particulate matter (PM) emissions analysis for commercial aircraft operating in the landing and takeoff (LTO) cycle , Niharika Burla

Bound carbonyls in adsorbed PMMA-r-PS copolymers , Pavan K. Challa

Enzymatic synthesis and LC, MS and MS-MS characterization of tailored peptides , Hareesh Kumar Reddy Palli

Oxidation of trichloroethylene by microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes , Arun Sahu

Effect of chiral solution precursors in the epitaxial electrodeposition of metal oxides , Jonathan Edward Stewart

Theses from 2004 2004

Binuclear phthalocyanine core controversy: aromatic vs. diene core , Srinivas Achanta

Application of soybean oil methyl ester for remediation of PCBs contaminated soil , Lijun Fan

Analysis of transient particulate emissions in jet engine exhausts , Sesha Krishna Kattamuri

Effect of food processing techniques on phytosterol, tocopherol and volatile content in soybean and soybean derived foods , Naga Mallika Surapaneni

Theses from 2003 2003

Polymer-metal interactions , Ayse Beyaz

Glycoprotein characterization by HPLC-ESI-MS and anticancer drug screening and mechanism study , Junnan Chen

Part 1, Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of Ru(3,8-dibromo-1,10-phenanthroline)₃(PF₆)₂ ; Part 2, Magnetic field and temperature effects on the emission properties of d- and 1- tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) complexes , Penggao Duan

A study of in vitro and in vivo toxicity of 3-nitro-L-tyrosine , Wei Hu

Capillary electrophoresis and its applications in the biological sciences: coenzyme A, polyamines and catecholamines , Guanshu Liu

Assessment of biodegradability and mutagenicity of methyl soyate and mineral oils , Shilpa (Shilpa Suresh Mathkar

In general, the voltammeteric current from a mixture of redox-active substances will not be the sum of the currents that each substance would produce at the same concentration independently , Woon Su Oh

Theses from 2002 2002

Selective recovery of triglycerides, phytosterols, tocopherols and isoflavones from soybean , Sabrina Forni

Glass transition behavior of thin poly(methyl methacrylate) films on silica , Moses T. Kabomo

The aerosol and chemical characteristics of rocket exhaust in the stratosphere , Andrew P. Rutter

Theses from 2001 2001

Characterization of scrap tires and printed circuit boards pyrolysis products , Shuping Ai

The effects of variable molecular weight and solvents, in water-reducible acrylic resins , John Adrion Jones

Catalytic effect of copper ions on homocysteine auto-oxidation to induce oxidative stress , Douglas Robert Krutil

Synthesis of transition metal substituted large crystal zeolite ZSM-5 , Tara Lyn Schaeffer

Applications of supercritical fluid extraction and chromatography for determination of cholesterol oxides in biological matrices , Uma Maheswar Rao Srirangam

Theses from 2000 2000

Synthesis of crosslinkable water reducible acrylic copolymers for coatings , Mandar R. Bhave

Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of 2,7-diazapyrenium compounds , Zhan Mao

Evaluation of (the intrinsic conducting polymer) polyaniline as a corrosion inhibitor on (aircraft grade) aluminum alloys , Matthew Shannon Pittman

Theses from 1999 1999

The role of additives and diluents in copper deposition from organic solutions , David Samuel Gillis

Jet engine particulate emissions as a function of fuel formulation (additives) , Melissa R. Wilson

Plausible antioxidant functions of N-acetylcysteine and D-penicillamine in the treatment of copper toxicity , Mozow Yusof

Theses from 1998 1998

Characterization of petroleum fog oil and vegetable oil smokes , Andrew Oliver LaRouche

A study on degradation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in contaminated matrices with gamma radiation , Qunhui Liu

Evaluation of the coordination chemistry of 2-(2'-pyridyl)imidazole with selected palladium (II) compounds , Theresa Marie Pierce

Alumoxane-based corrosion resistant coatings for aluminum substrates , Yue Wu

Determination of biological thiols by HPLC following derivatization by ThioGlo[trademark symbol] maleimide reagents , Bing Yang

Theses from 1996 1996

Evaluation of macrocyclic antibiotics as chiral selectors for high performance liquid chromatography , Christina Sue Bagwill

Assessment of entrapped freon in polyurethane foams and its release into the atmosphere , Susrut Kesari

Segmental motion of surface-bound swollen poly(methyl acrylate)-d , Minghua Liang

The effects of 4-Hydroxynonenal and N-Acetyl-L-cysteine on c-Myc induced apoptosis , Deniz Yildiz

Theses from 1995 1995

Synthesis and characterization of water reducible MMA-MMA copolymers , Hua-Jung Hu

The in vitro study of metabolic effects of D- and L- forms of amino acids on tumor cell growth , Xiang Luo

Theses from 1993 1993

Thermal stability of chymotrypsin using UV-VIS and Raman spectroscopy , Ashik Chandra

Thermodynamic investigation of the sphere-rod transition in the presence of organic electrolytes , Yvonne Liske

Organic titanates as coupling agents for Kevlar/phenolic composites , Nalini Menon

Optical emission spectroscopy study of interaction of a metal chelate with RF plasma , Wu-Sheng Shih

Synthetic approaches for intermediates of 1,8-naphthalene phthalocyanines , Alexander Albert Williams

Theses from 1992 1992

The preparation of silicon-containing monomers : dimethylbis(aminophenyl)silane and 1,3-tetramethylbis(p-aminophenyl)disiloxane , Louis Chi-Kuo Hsieh

Effect of in vivo lead exposure on lymphocyte response to in vitro mitogenic stimulation , Chaandini Jayachandran

Removal of organic compounds from water via derivatized cyclodextrins , Deanna Lynn Schmid

Cyclodextrin stationary phases for the chromatographic separation of gases , William Taylor Wall

Theses from 1991 1991

Templating of plastics for coatings , Ree-Hsueh Wang

Theses from 1990 1990

Molecular mobility in a model polymer composite , Joan Ethel Gambogi

Selenium and tellurium in cigarette tobacco, smoke and ash , Se-Il Kim

Interaction of 1,2-dimethoxyethane and 1,2-dimethoxyethane/water mixtures with poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) based hydrogels , Wei Liu

Synthesis of linear aliphatic polysulfides and their corrosion inhibiting effects , Emerentiana Sianawati

The relative rates of tertiary amine oxidations with hydrogen peroxide as measured by proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy , Patrick L. Weaver

Correlation of corrosion resistance of protective coatings with adhesion, moisture permeability, and oxygen permeability , Wen-Jung Yu

Theses from 1989 1989

The determination of selenium and tellurium in lead alloys by graphite furnace and hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry , Gregory James. Fox

Theses from 1988 1988

High performance liquid chromatography as an analytical method for determining the relative reactivity of the hydroxyl groups of methyl-4,6-0-benzylidene-alpha-D-glucoside and methyl-alpha-D-glucoside , R. Kevin Anderson

Adhesion of polyurethane coatings to an aluminum substrate and glass fiber reinforced polyurethane composites with contact clarity , Michael James Carr

Ultrasonic dispersion of pigment in solvent based paints , James O. Stoffer

Thermal, mechanical and interfacial characterization of a fiberglass reinforced plastic composite , Theodore J. Williams

Adhesion and corrosion testing as a means of coatings evaluation , Jie Xu

Theses from 1987 1987

Temperature dependent ternary solution behavior of aqueous nonionic surfactant systems containing aliphatic ketones , Gregg Alan Barnes

Development of tests for measurement of adhesion of coatings , Surendra Kanhaiyalal Gadodia

The synthesis and characterization of polycarbonates based on 1,1'-dihydroxyethyl-2,2'-biimidazole , Judith J. Garces

Study of glass matrixing of marine antifouling agents for surface coating application , Angela M. Ross

Non-aqueous carboxylic-carboxylate microemulsion , Diep Thi Vo

Theses from 1986 1986

Syntheses and characterization of macromolecules by reaction of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A and dihydroxyethyl biimidazole , Weichen Chi

Ultrasonic despersion of pigment in water based paints , Maher Fahim

The acylation of primary and secondary amines by the N-hydroxysuccinmide esters of unsubstituted and substituted styrlacetic acids , Lawrence D. Rutledge

Theses from 1985 1985

Nucleation of zinc by electrodeposition onto glassy carbon from acidic zinc sulfate solutions , Beverly J. Flori

The structure of oligomers released by enzymatic hydrolysis of the alkali-insoluble cell wall polysaccharide of Schizophyllum commune , Abbas K. Samadi

Structural determination of an extracellular polysaccharide from Phanerochaete Chrysosporium , Anthony Allan Stevens

Theses from 1984 1984

The preparation and evaluation of alkyd resins that comply with solvent restrictive regulations , Karen Kohl Beckmann

The effect of cobalt driers on the drying and the post-cure embrittlement of Pale Bodied Varnish Linseed Oil in Mineral Spirits and 1,1,1-Trichloroethane , Esin Gunay

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In Situ Nano-Spectroscopy on Surface-Anchored Metal-Organic Frameworks

S. verkleij, binder effects in catalyst extrudates – an operando micro-spectroscopy study.

November 2020 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen

P. Paalanen

Iron carbides and sodium-sulphur promotion in fischer-tropsch synthesis catalysts.

November 2020 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

K. Stanciakova

Water in zeolite pores: modelling of water-active site interactions.

September 2020 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

A.-E. Nieuwelink

Spectroscopy and microreactor technology for single catalyst particle diagnostics.

September 2020 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen, Prof. dr. A. van den Berg Available at UU library

B. Luna Murillo

Aromatization of oxygenates over zeolite catalysts.

August 2020 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen, Prof. dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU library

H.M.E.A. Elnaggar

Resonant inelastic x-ray scattering of magnetite.

May 2020 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. F.M.F. de Groot, Dr. J.P.S. Glatzel

M. Rivera Torrente

Metal-organic framework: defects, spectroscopy and catalysis.

April 2020 PhD supervisor: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

Structure Sensitivity in Catalysis

April 2020 PhD supervisor: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen

J.H.J. Wijten

Characterization of ni-mo based electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution from water, oriented zeolite membranes: synthesis, characterization and applications.

February 2020 PhD supervisor: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

C.S. Wondergem

Time to shine: plasmon-enhanced raman spectroscopy for catalysis.

December 2019 PhD supervisor: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

Stability of copper catalysts for methanol synthesis

November 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. P.E. de Jongh, Prof. dr. ir. K.P. de Jong Available at UU library

E.V. Fufachev

Chemical building blocks from fermented wastewater by chemocatalytic conversion.

September 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx, Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen

J. G. Moya Cancino

New insights in the activation and deactivation of cobalt-titania fischer-tropsch synthesis catalysts.

September 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen, Dr. F. Meirer Available at UU library

I.G. Torregrosa

Metal-oxide photoelectrodes for water splitting: effect of co-catalyst and nanostructured scaffold.

September 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen

2p3d Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering of Cobalt Oxides

September 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU library

J.E.S. van der Hoeven

Gold based nanorods: tuning the structure for catalysis and sensing.

June 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. P.E. de Jongh, Prof. dr. A. van Blaaderen Available at UU library

M.E.Z. Velthoen

Lewis acidity in cracking and polymerization catalysis.

May 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

Shell-Isolated Nanoparticle-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Heterogeneous Catalysis

April 2019 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

R.G. Geitenbeek

Luminescence thermometry: fundamentals and applications.

December 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. A. Meijerink, Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen and Prof. dr. A. van Blaaderen Available at UU library

Support Stability and Strong Metal-Support Effects in Catalysis: From Nanoparticles to Single Atoms

A.m. hernández giménez, catalyst deactivation and regeneration during bio-oil upgrading processes.

December 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen and Prof. dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU library

Development of Tip-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and its Application to Heterogeneous Catalysis Research

November 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

Advanced Characterization of Large Zeolite Crystals and Their Use in the Methanol-to-Hydrocarbons Process

M. van der linden, luminescent nanoclusters of silver and gold.

October 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. F.M.F. de Groot, dr. J.P.S. Glatzel Available at UU library

J.G. Goetze

Operando spectroscopy on the reaction mechanism and deactivation of methanol-to-olefins catalysts.

May 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

P. Zimmermann

Crystal field multiplet calculations and the magnetic circular dichroism of cro2 in resonant inelastic xray scattering.

May 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU library

The Stability of Supported Gold Catalysts

March 2018 PhD supervisors: Prof. dr. P.E. de Jongh and Prof. dr. ir. K.P. de Jong Available at UU library

F.C. Hendriks

Accesibility, structure and reactivity of individual catalyst particles studied by fluorescence microscopy.

December 2017 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx and Dr. F. Meirer Available at UU library

Spectroscopy & Microscopy on the Formation of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks

December 2017 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

Spectroscopic Insights into Microporous Zeolites for NH 3 -SCR of NO x and Methane-to-Methanol Activation

Soft x-ray spectroscopy of cobalt materials.

August 2017

Promotors: Prof. Dr. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU library

P.L. Bramwell

Pore-confined light metal hydrides for energy storage and catalysis.

Promotors: Prof. Dr. P.E. de Jongh and Prof. Dr. R.J.M. Klein Gebbink Copromotor: Dr. P. Ngene Available at UU library

Catalyst Design and Development for the direct production of lower olefins from synthesis gas

March 2017 Thesis supervisor: Prof. K.P. de Jong Available at UU library

Advances in X-ray chemical imaging of a single catalyst particle

December 2016 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and F. Meirer Available at UU library

A. den Otter

Niobia-supported cobalt catalysts for fischer-tropsch synthesis.

May 2016 Thesis supervisor: Prof. K.P. de Jong

R. van den Berg

Formation, activity and growth of copper nanoparticles in methanol synthesis catalysts.

May 2016 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Prof. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU library (November 2016)

Z. Ristanović

Zeolite chemistry studied at the level of single particles, molecules and atoms..

March 2016 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library

On the deactivation of Cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalysts.

March 2016 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

R. Jastrzebski

Catalytic c-c bond cleavage for the production of chemicals from lignin..

March 2016 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library (September 2016)

M. al Samarai

X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy of cobalt and nickel in comos and conimos hydrodesulfurization catalysts..

March 2016 Thesis supervisors:Prof. F.M.F. de Groot and Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library (September 2016)

Selective Oligomerization/Polymerization of Ethylene with Cr-based Catalysts.

March 2016. Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU library (September 2016)

S.C.C. Wiedemann

Ferrierite-catalysed branching of unsaturated fatty acids..

December 2015. Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Prof. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library

J.A. Stewart

Towards green cyclic carbonate synthesis – hetergeneous and homogeneous catalyst development., c. angelici, ethanol-to-butadiene conversion over sio2-mgo catalysts: synthesis-structure-performance relationships..

June 2015. Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Prof. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library

R. de Lima Oliveira

Nanoreactors in catalysis..

June 2015. Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Prof. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

I. van Zandvoort

Towards the valorization of humin by-products: characterization, solubilization and catalysis..

March 2015. Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library

E. van Schrojenstein Lantman

Raman nanospectroscopy of a photo-catalytic reaction..

December 2014. Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

Hydrodeoxygenation of levulinic acid over supported metal catalysts.

H. van der bij, phosphatation of zeolites: a combined spectroscopy, microscopy and catalysis study., synthesis – structure – performance relationships for supported metal catalysts..

November 2014. Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Prof. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

J.J.H.B. Sattler

Propane dehydrogenation on metal and metal oxide catalysts..

November 2014. Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

S.A.W. Hollak

Catalytic deoxygenation of fatty acids and triglycerides for production of fuels and chemicals..

October 2014. Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. D. van Es (co-promotor) Available at UU Library

Magnesium-based materials supported on carbon for hydrogen storage.

June 2014. Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Prof. P.E. de Jongh (co-promotor) Available at UU Library

Catalytic Conversion of Alcohols into Olefins: Spectroscopy, Kinetics and Catalyst Deactivation.

February 2014. Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. J. Ruiz-Martinez Available at UU Library

P. Spannring

Fe-catalyzed oxidative cleavage of unsaturated fatty acids..

December 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. R.J.M. Klein Gebbink, B.M. Weckhuysen and P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library

C.E. Harvey

Surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy for heterogeneous catalysis research..

November 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. A.J.G. Mank. Available at UU Library (May 2015)

Aqueous-Phase Reforming of Renewable Polyols for Production of Hydrogen using Platinum Catalysts.

November 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library  (November 2015)

H.M. Torres Galvis

Direct production of lower olefins from synthesis gas using supported iron catalysts..

September 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Prof. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

A.L. Jongerius

Catalytic conversion of lignin for the production of aromatics..

September 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library

R.W. Gosselink

Carbon nanofiber supported catalysts for the deoxygenation of fatty acids and derivatives., 3d nanoscale imaging and quantitative analysis of zeolite catalysts..

June 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong, Dr. P.E. de Jongh and Dr. H. Friedrich Available at UU Library

Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx over Copper-Based Microporous Catalysts.

April 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. A.M. Beale Available at UU Library

M.M. van Schooneveld

2p3d resonant x-ray emission spectroscopy of cobalt compounds..

February 2013 Thesis supervisor: Prof. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU Library

P.J.C. Hasoul

Palladium-catalyzed telomerization of 1,2-butadiene with biomass-based oxygenates..

January 2013 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Prof. R.J.M. Klein Gebbink and Dr. P.C.A. Bruijnincx Available at UU Library

L.R. Aramburo Corrales

Spatiotemporal spectroscopy of molecular sieves: interplay between hydrothermal treatments and the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction..

December 2012 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

Carbon Matrix Confined Sodium Alanate for Reversible Hydrogen Storage.

November 2012 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

P.S. Miedema

X-ray spectroscopy of inorganic materials..

October 2012 Thesis supervisor: Prof. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU Library

T.M. Eggenhuis

Study of nanoconfined phases for the rational synthesis of supported catalysts..

May 2012 Thesis supervisor: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

Nanoconfined alkali-metal borohydrides for reversible hydrogen storage.

January 2012 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

In-situ micro-spectroscopy on coke formation processes in zeolites

December 2011 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

I.L.C. Buurmans

Catalyst particles for fluid catalytic cracking visualized at the individual particle level by micro-spectroscopy..

December 2011 Thesis supervisor: B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

B.P.C. Hereijgers

Selective aerobic oxidation of hydrocarbons over supported gold catalysts..

November 2011 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

A.N.C. van Laak

Post-synthesis modifications on zeolites for improved accessibility and catalytic performance.

April 2011 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

L. Karwacki

Internal architecture and molecular transport barriers of large zeolite crystals..

December 2010 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

Co and Cu ZSM-5 zeolites for the direct production of oxygenates from methane and oxygen.

November 2010 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

Iron-based Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis : new insights from in-situ (micro)spectroscopy, diffraction and theory.

November 2010 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Prof. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU Library

Controlled metal nitrate decomposition for the preparation of supported metal Catalysts.

November 2010 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

J.P. den Breejen

Cobalt particle size effects in catalysis..

February 2010 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

N.N.A.H. Meis

Supported modified hydrotalcites as sorbent for co2 capture., l. espinosa alonso, space and time resolved spectroscopy during the preparation of hydrogenation catalyst bodies..

November 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. A.M. Beale Available at UU Library

H. Friedrich

Quantitative electron tomography for nanostructured materials..

August 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong, Prof. A.J. Verkleij and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

Spatial Heterogeneities Within an Individual Catalyst Particle as Revealed by In-Situ Micro-Spectroscopy.

November 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

M.M.M. Lepage

Support and promoter effects in automotive exhaust catalysis..

June 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. T. Visser Available at UU Library

E. Parvulescu

New mechanistic insight into the gold-based propene epoxidation..

May 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. T.A. Nijhuis Available at UU Library

P. de Peinder

Characterization and classification of crude oils using a combination of spectroscopy and chemometrics..

December 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Dr. T. Visser Available at UU Library

Platinum on Carbon Nanofibers as Catalyst for Cinnamaldehyde Hydrogenation.

April 2009 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

Adsorption of CO and h3 on Transition Metal Clusters : insights from Vibrational Spectroscopy and Density Functional Theory.

October 2008 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Dr. F.M.F. de Groot and Dr. A. Fielicke Available at UU Library

S. van Dommele

Nitrogen doped carbon nanotubes : synthesis, characterization and catalysis..

July 2008 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

A.W.A.M. van der Heijden

Conversion of chlorinated waste streams from the production of polyvinyl chloride over la-based catalysts..

May 2008 Thesis supervisor: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

Sodium Alanate Nanoparticles for Hydrogen Storage.

March 2008 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

Creation of α-oxygen during the N2O decomposition over Mn-ZSM-5.

October 2007 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU Library

J.R.A. Sietsma

Ordered mesoporous materials as model supports to study catalyst preparation..

September 2007 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

J.A. Bergwerff

Spatially resolved spectroscopy on the preparation of como/al2o3 hydrodesulphurization catalysts..

March 2007 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. T. Visser Available at UU Library

P.C.A. Bruijnincx

Structural and functional models of non-heme iron enzymes. a study of the 2-his-1-carboxylate facial triad..

January 2007 Thesis supervisors: Prof. G. van Koten, Prof. R.J.M. Klein Gebbink and Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen Available at UU Library

D.E. Keller

X-ray absorption spectroscopy of supported vanadium oxide catalysts..

November 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Prof. D.C. Koningsberger, Dr. F.M.F. de Groot and Dr. T. Visser Available at UU Library

J.N.J. van Lingen

A comprehensive model for the supported vanadium oxide catalyst: the umbrella model..

November 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Dr. J.H. van Lenthe and Dr. O.L.J. Gijzeman Available at UU Library

Controlled assembly of a Cr-based heterogeneous single-site ethylene trimerisation catalyst.

November 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. P. Bodart Avialable at UU Library

R. Wagemens

Magnesium for hydrogen storage..

September 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. P.E. de Jongh Available at UU Library

S. Tinnemans

Combined operando raman/ uv-vis-nir specrocsopy as a tool to study supported metal oxide catalysts at work..

June 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen, Dr. T.A. Nijhuis and Dr. T. Visser Available at UU Library

F. Morales Cano

Manganese promotion in titania-supported cobalt fischer-tropsch catalysis..

April 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU Library

Hydrotalcite-Based Catalysts for the Synthesis of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone.

February 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

G.L. Bezemer

Cobalt supported on carbon nanofibers as catalysts for the fischer-tropsch synthesis..

January 2006 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

M.K. van der Lee

Carbon nanofiber supported nickel catalysts..

October 2005

Host-Guest Chemistry of Cu2+/Histidine Complexes in Molecular Sieves.

May 2005 Thesis supervisors: Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. T. Visser Available at UU Library

W.M. Heijboer

New frontiers in x-ray spectroscopy of fezsm-5..

April 2005 Thesis supervisors: Prof. D.C. Koningsberger, Prof. B.M. Weckhuysen and Dr. F.M.F. de Groot Available at UU Library

L.C. Wijtens

Synthesis and characterisation of pd/ag membranes for hydrogen separation..

November 2004

Developments of Time-Resolved XAFS Spectroscopy Techniques; Applications in Homogeneous Catalysis.

April 2004 Thesis supervisors: Prof. D.C. Koningsberger, Prof. G. van Koten, Dr. J.A. van Bokhoven and Dr. G.P.F. van Strijdonck Available at UU Library

M.L. Toebes

Carbon nanofibers as catalyst support for noble metals..

February 2004 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong, Prof. D.C. Koningsberger and A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

D. Lensveld

On the preparation and characterisation of mcm-41 supported heterogeneous nickel and molybdenum catalysts..

May 2003 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong, Prof. J.W. Geus and Dr. A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

A.H. Janssen

Three-dimensional transmission electron microscopy of porous catalysts..

March 2003 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. A.J. Koster Available at UU Library

A.A. Battiston

Selective catalytic reduction of nox by hydrocarbons over fe/zsm5 prepared by sublimation of fecl3..

February 2003 Thesis supervisors: Prof. D.C. Koningsberger and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

S. van Donk

Adsorption, diffusion and reaction studies of hydrocarbons on zeolite catalysts..

December 2002 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. J.H. Bitter Available at UU Library

M.K. Oudenhuijzen

Support effects in heterogeneous catalysis..

June 2002 Thesis supervisors: Prof. D.C. Koningsberger, Prof. D.E. Ramaker and Dr. J.A. van Bokhoven Available at UU Library

Metal Sulphates and Sulphonic Acids, Heterogeneous Acid Catalysts in Solvent-Free Hydro-Acyloxy-Addition Reactions.

M.g. nijkamp, hydrogen storage using physisorption, modified carbon nanofibers and related materials..

April 2002 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

Rhodium Complexes and Particles on Carbon Nanofibres. Surface Chemistry of Carbon Nanofibres and Catalytic Properties of Supported Rhodium Species.

January 2002 Thesis supervisors: Prof. D.C. Koningsberger, Prof. J.W. Geus and Dr. A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

J.C.A.A. Roelofs

Activated hydrotalcites as solid base catalysts in aldol condensations..

December 2001 Thesis supervisors: Prof. K.P. de Jong and Dr. A.J. van Dillen Available at UU Library

F.A. van den Berg

Zirconia-supported iron-based fischer-tropsch catalysts, influence of pressure and potassium on structure and catalytic properties..

May 2001 Thesis supervisors: Prof. J.W. Geus and Dr. van der Kraan Available at UU Library

J. de Graaf

Metal-support interaction and sulfur tolerance of platinum/zeolite y catalysts..

January 2001