Understanding chromotropic materials with combined insitu Neutron Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy (2024)
Thesis
Dugmore, S. K. Understanding chromotropic materials with combined insitu Neutron Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/1012545

In recent years, in many fields of scientific research, the multi-technique approach has grown into a robust method for the experimental characterisation of complex materials. The combination of diffraction, spectroscopy and other non-destructive tec... Read More about Understanding chromotropic materials with combined insitu Neutron Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy.

Synthesis of S-Glycoside Building Blocks as Mimetics of the Repeating d-GlcN-α-1,4-d-GlcA Heparan Sulfate Disaccharide (2024)
Journal Article
O’Shea, C., & Miller, G. J. (2024). Synthesis of S-Glycoside Building Blocks as Mimetics of the Repeating d-GlcN-α-1,4-d-GlcA Heparan Sulfate Disaccharide. Molecules, 29(23), Article 5809. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29235809

Heparan sulfate (HS), a sulfated linear carbohydrate that decorates the cell surface and extracellular matrix, is a key regulator of biological processes. Owing to the inherent structural complexity of HS, structure-to-function studies with its ligan... Read More about Synthesis of S-Glycoside Building Blocks as Mimetics of the Repeating d-GlcN-α-1,4-d-GlcA Heparan Sulfate Disaccharide.

Structural and ion exchange study of nanostructured materials (2024)
Thesis
Contini, A. (2024). Structural and ion exchange study of nanostructured materials. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/857282

In this thesis, the structural and acidic properties of two zeolites LTL and MAZ are compared and reported. Commercial LTL and MAZ were ion exchanged with metal alkali cations, to obtain the corresponding ion exchanged forms, and characterised by IR... Read More about Structural and ion exchange study of nanostructured materials.

Chemical synthesis approaches to amphiphilic mimetic glycosides (2024)
Thesis
Porter, J. A. (2024). Chemical synthesis approaches to amphiphilic mimetic glycosides. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/849924

The majority of surfactants in use are derived from petroleum feedstocks. Synthetic surfactants face numerous issues including low biodegradability, ecotoxicity and bioaccumulation. Biosurfactants such as amphiphilic glycoconjugates are a promising c... Read More about Chemical synthesis approaches to amphiphilic mimetic glycosides.

Evaluation of chemometric software for analysis of complex mixtures for biologically derived samples analysed using liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry (2024)
Thesis
Scott, M. R. (2024). Evaluation of chemometric software for analysis of complex mixtures for biologically derived samples analysed using liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/850250

There is a risk of losing important information when choosing the best metabolomic workflow for untargeted chemometric analysis. Choosing the best software for conducting this analysis is crucial as wrong parameters with the wrong software could lead... Read More about Evaluation of chemometric software for analysis of complex mixtures for biologically derived samples analysed using liquid-chromatography mass spectrometry.

Bioprocess development for aliphatic alcohol oxidation and alkyl glycoside purification using biocatalysis (2024)
Thesis
Wahart, A. J. C. (2024). Bioprocess development for aliphatic alcohol oxidation and alkyl glycoside purification using biocatalysis. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/853204

The detergents and skin care products are composed of surfactants that decrease interfacial tension between two phases (i.e. oil and water).1 Before the ecological dangers issued from nonrenewable sources surfactants (pollution of aqueous environment... Read More about Bioprocess development for aliphatic alcohol oxidation and alkyl glycoside purification using biocatalysis.

Comprehensive utilisation of hydrogen gas for the efficient use of proton exchange membrane fuel cell powered vehicles (2024)
Thesis
Latham-Wheawall, L. (2024). Comprehensive utilisation of hydrogen gas for the efficient use of proton exchange membrane fuel cell powered vehicles. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/775441

The need for clean energy is not being met and is increasing each day. One immensely underused technology – proton exchange membrane fuel cells, can drastically help to deliver green energy and prevent the worsening of climate change. However, in ord... Read More about Comprehensive utilisation of hydrogen gas for the efficient use of proton exchange membrane fuel cell powered vehicles.

Exploring the full range of N⋯I⋯X halogen-bonding interactions within a single compound using pressure † (2024)
Journal Article
Jones, R. H., Bull, C. L., Funnell, N. P., Knight, K. S., & Marshall, W. G. (in press). Exploring the full range of N⋯I⋯X halogen-bonding interactions within a single compound using pressure †. Chemical Communications, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CC00847B

The response of the trimethylammonium–iodinechloride and diiodide (TMA–ICl/I2) crystal structures have been examined under high pressure using neutron powder diffraction. TMA–ICl exhibits impressive pressure-driven electronic flexibility, where the N... Read More about Exploring the full range of N⋯I⋯X halogen-bonding interactions within a single compound using pressure †.