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Micro-chemical investigations of volatile chemicals of some myrmicine ants
Thesis
Micro-chemical investigations of volatile chemicals of some myrmicine ants. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/416987

The volatile chemicals originating from the poison glands, Dufour glands, mandibular glands and postpharyngeal glands of several species of myrmicine ants have been investigated. A number of novel micro-methods were developed and several advances mad... Read More about Micro-chemical investigations of volatile chemicals of some myrmicine ants.

Theoretical and synthetic approaches to the photochemistry of annulated tropones
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Theoretical and synthetic approaches to the photochemistry of annulated tropones. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/416995

The syntheses of 5H-cyclohepta[b]pyrIdin-5-one, 9H-cyclo- hepta[b]pyridine-9-one, 5H-cyclohepta[c]pyridin-5-one and 9H-cyclo hepta[c]pyridin-9-one are reported.
The photolysis of these compounds and 4H-cyclohepta[b]furan -4-one are reported together... Read More about Theoretical and synthetic approaches to the photochemistry of annulated tropones.

The preparation and complexing properties of isocyanide-functionalized polymers
Thesis
Csorba, J. The preparation and complexing properties of isocyanide-functionalized polymers. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417342

This thesis is concerned with the synthesis of an isocyanide- functionalized polymer support and an investigation of the metal complexing properties of the resin produced.
The synthesis of two functionalized monomers, p-vinylbenzylformamide and m/p-... Read More about The preparation and complexing properties of isocyanide-functionalized polymers.

The reactions of trivalent phosphorus compounds with electrophilic acetylenes
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Caesar, J. C. The reactions of trivalent phosphorus compounds with electrophilic acetylenes. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/415431

This thesis is concerned with the investigation of the reactions of some trivalent phosphorus compounds with electrophilic acetylenes, and in particular dimethyl acetylenedicarboxylate.
These studies have involved extensive use of nuclear magnetic r... Read More about The reactions of trivalent phosphorus compounds with electrophilic acetylenes.

The determination of excess thermodynamic functions of binary liquid mixtures
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Sibanda, V. S. The determination of excess thermodynamic functions of binary liquid mixtures. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/415581

The work involved the determination of excess thermodynamic functions of binary liquid mixtures by experimental and theoretical means. Experimentally, excess Gibbs functions(GE), and excess volumes(VE) were determined. The theoretical work involved t... Read More about The determination of excess thermodynamic functions of binary liquid mixtures.

Kinetic studies of polyene exchange and substitution in low valent octahedral metal complexes
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Ashford, N. F. Kinetic studies of polyene exchange and substitution in low valent octahedral metal complexes. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/415800

The kinetics of polyene exchange and substitution in (polyene)Cr(CO)3 complexes has been investigated. The exchange reaction involving displacement of complexed polyene for free polyene (Chapter 2) has shown two competing rate determining pathways to... Read More about Kinetic studies of polyene exchange and substitution in low valent octahedral metal complexes.

Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane based precursors as linkers for porous materials
Thesis
Smith, G. Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane based precursors as linkers for porous materials. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/423883

Within this thesis, the organic synthesis and characterisation of various polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) based compounds has been explored. The target POSS based compounds studied have been chosen because of their eight functionalised or... Read More about Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane based precursors as linkers for porous materials.

Synthesis and stereochemistry of some 9,10-dihydroanthracenes
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Synthesis and stereochemistry of some 9,10-dihydroanthracenes. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/412513

The geometry of the 9,10-dihydroanthracene system is discussed, leading to an explanation of the relevance of conformational analysis for 9,10-dihydroanthracene derivatives. Synthetic routes to 9,10-dialkyl- 9,10-dihydroanthracene-9,10-diols are revi... Read More about Synthesis and stereochemistry of some 9,10-dihydroanthracenes.

The stereoselective Pictet-Spengler reaction and studies towards the total synthesis of ajmaline
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The stereoselective Pictet-Spengler reaction and studies towards the total synthesis of ajmaline. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/409105

Due to their extensive and important medicinal properties, the indole alkaloids are an important class of natural products. A key step towards the total synthesis of indole alkaloids is the diastereoselective Pictet-Spengler reaction, which has enabl... Read More about The stereoselective Pictet-Spengler reaction and studies towards the total synthesis of ajmaline.

Steam reforming of methane over alumina supported nickel catalysts: Influence of calcination temperature, gold doping and sulfur addition
Thesis
catalysts: Influence of calcination temperature, gold doping and sulfur addition. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/409106

Alumina supported nickel and gold-doped nickel catalysts have been investigated for their use as hydrocarbon steam reforming catalysts. The influence of calcination temperature during preparation has been investigated using a variety of techniques in... Read More about Steam reforming of methane over alumina supported nickel catalysts: Influence of calcination temperature, gold doping and sulfur addition.

Catalytic behaviour of nickel-based catalysts operating on simulated biogas: optimisation through oxygen addition, temperature variation and catalyst modification
Thesis
temperature variation and catalyst modification. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/409107

The use of catalytic systems operating on waste products such as biogas offers a potentially attractive alternative for renewable and sustainable energy generation. To investigate the potential viability of such catalytic systems for operation on bio... Read More about Catalytic behaviour of nickel-based catalysts operating on simulated biogas: optimisation through oxygen addition, temperature variation and catalyst modification.

Analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons in forensically important blowflies using mass spectrometry and its application in Post Mortem Interval estimations
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Analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons in forensically important blowflies using mass spectrometry and its application in Post Mortem Interval estimations. https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/408842

Forensic entomology relies on accurate identification of forensically important blowflies to species level, preceded by ageing the Calliphorid specimens present on a cadaver to determine the post-mortem interval (PMI). The task of identifying blowfli... Read More about Analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons in forensically important blowflies using mass spectrometry and its application in Post Mortem Interval estimations.