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Synthesis and evaluation of novel porous materials for environmental remediation (2019)
Thesis
AI-Mashaykhi, Z. H. A. (2019). Synthesis and evaluation of novel porous materials for environmental remediation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224341

Porous materials have been widely used as adsorbents for water treatment due to their unique properties such as high surface area, excellent mechanical properties and good chemical stability. The work in this thesis aimed to develop novel porous mate... Read More about Synthesis and evaluation of novel porous materials for environmental remediation.

Boosting the antimicrobial action of vancomycin formulated in shellac nanoparticles of dual-surface functionality (2019)
Journal Article
Al-Obaidy, S. S., Halbus, A. F., Greenway, G. M., & Paunov, V. N. (2019). Boosting the antimicrobial action of vancomycin formulated in shellac nanoparticles of dual-surface functionality. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 7(19), 3119-3133. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8tb03102a

We report a strong amplification of the antimicrobial action of vancomycin (VCM) encapsulated in shellac nanoparticles (NPs) with dual surface functionalisation. These shellac nanocarriers for VCM were produced in two steps: (i) a pH drop from aqueou... Read More about Boosting the antimicrobial action of vancomycin formulated in shellac nanoparticles of dual-surface functionality.

Nanocarrier-formulated antimicrobials and microfluidics-based screening assays (2018)
Thesis
Al-Obaidy, S. S. M. (2018). Nanocarrier-formulated antimicrobials and microfluidics-based screening assays. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222342

Antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents have allowed the successful treatment of a range of infectious diseases. However, due to their extensive use a range of bacteria have developed multiple resistances to many antibiotics at therapeutically acc... Read More about Nanocarrier-formulated antimicrobials and microfluidics-based screening assays.

Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers (2018)
Thesis
Al-Shemary, R. S. (2018). Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220996

The continuous measurement of biomarkers such as proteins and hormones in blood and serum are the cornerstone of healthcare monitoring and optimising treatment plans. Often such biomarkers are present in minute concentrations. Conventional analysis m... Read More about Optical sensor for the analysis of biomarkers.

Electrochemical investigation of electron-transfer cascades for the development of solar energy conversion based on artificial photosynthesis (2017)
Thesis
Alhasan, H. S. (2017). Electrochemical investigation of electron-transfer cascades for the development of solar energy conversion based on artificial photosynthesis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224565

Natural Photosynthesis process is the source of life; it converts the sunlight into chemical energy. This process takes place in the chloroplast of the green plants in a sophisticated and complex pathway. It involves electron transfer cascades from t... Read More about Electrochemical investigation of electron-transfer cascades for the development of solar energy conversion based on artificial photosynthesis.

Development of an insitu quantitative measurement system for stress hormones : towards open microfluidic system (2017)
Thesis
Abdulsattar, J. O. (2017). Development of an insitu quantitative measurement system for stress hormones : towards open microfluidic system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224572

Personalized health diagnostic and monitoring has gained serious attention in recent years and one area of interest is the analysis of hormones which indicate increased stress levels. Cortisol (known also as hydrocortisone) and cortisone are steroid... Read More about Development of an insitu quantitative measurement system for stress hormones : towards open microfluidic system.

Development a portable system for monitoring chemicals pollutants in environmental river water samples (2016)
Thesis
Oiaidha, Z. O. (2016). Development a portable system for monitoring chemicals pollutants in environmental river water samples. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224046

Environmental pollution has become a serious problem around the world that influences all living organisms directly and indirectly. The growing world population is accompanied by developments in several fields including industry, agriculture and tech... Read More about Development a portable system for monitoring chemicals pollutants in environmental river water samples.

Development of novel continuous flow reaction methodology for fine chemical production (2016)
Thesis
Alotaibi, M. (2016). Development of novel continuous flow reaction methodology for fine chemical production. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223586

At present, synthesising complex chemical compounds is a process that is facilitated by employing conventional batch based laboratory approaches. This path, which can to some extent be automated, frequently suffers from inefficient and uncontrollable... Read More about Development of novel continuous flow reaction methodology for fine chemical production.

Nanoparticle mediated toxicity and antimicrobial action (2015)
Thesis
Al-Awady, M. J. K. (2015). Nanoparticle mediated toxicity and antimicrobial action. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223988

Nanomaterials are either inorganic or organic nanosized particles which have many industrial and biological applications such as in cosmetics, environmental remediation, electronics, biosensing and imaging and in drug delivery. Some have toxic effect... Read More about Nanoparticle mediated toxicity and antimicrobial action.

Steel slag leachates : environmental risks and metal recovery opportunities (2015)
Thesis
Oty, U. V. (2015). Steel slag leachates : environmental risks and metal recovery opportunities. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218366

Steel slag wastes are large volume residues generated in increasing quantities globally during steel production. While there are many afteruses for slag, roughly a quarter produced globally is stockpiled or landfilled where it may pose environmental... Read More about Steel slag leachates : environmental risks and metal recovery opportunities.

Development towards a point-of-care system to monitor pregnancy and fertility biomarkers (2015)
Thesis
Wright, K. J. (2015). Development towards a point-of-care system to monitor pregnancy and fertility biomarkers. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217893

The aim of this thesis was to develop a point of care (POC) device that could monitor progesterone and oestriol in saliva. These hormones have a key role to play in both female fertility and pregnancy. Understanding the concentration of progesterone... Read More about Development towards a point-of-care system to monitor pregnancy and fertility biomarkers.

Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters (2015)
Thesis
Fallatah, A. M. (2015). Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220270

There is a demand for portable in-situ measurement systems for measuring ions in environmental water samples. Commercially available flow injection analysis systems are not easy to install, have high power requirements, and use large volumes of reage... Read More about Development of lab-on-a-chip technology for the analysis of ions in natural waters.

Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application (2014)
Thesis
Kashkary, L. M. T. (2014). Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217177

Biological samples recovered at crime scenes may contain unsuspected and valuable evidence, such as illicit drugs, in addition to nucleic acids. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis provides valuable information to identify a suspect or victim, as we... Read More about Development of a combined DNA and drug extraction methodology for forensic toxicology application.

Development of an autonomous lab-on-a-chip system with ion separation and conductivity detection for river water quality monitoring (2013)
Thesis
Joly, E. P. (2013). Development of an autonomous lab-on-a-chip system with ion separation and conductivity detection for river water quality monitoring. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217540

This thesis discusses the development of a lab on a chip (LOC) ion separation for river water quality monitoring using a capacitively coupled conductivity detector (C⁴D) with a novel baseline suppression technique.

Our first interest was to be abl... Read More about Development of an autonomous lab-on-a-chip system with ion separation and conductivity detection for river water quality monitoring.

Pollution reduction with processed waste materials (2013)
Thesis
Elaigwu, S. E. (2013). Pollution reduction with processed waste materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215585

This research aimed at providing an understanding into the waste management options available for developing countries and also to provide insight into the possible application of the processed materials during the waste management processes, thereby... Read More about Pollution reduction with processed waste materials.

Development of a portable microfluidic system for monitoring ions river water (2012)
Thesis
Ong, C. K. (2012). Development of a portable microfluidic system for monitoring ions river water. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213552

Nowadays, there is a growing demand for predictive models that are capable of predicting future trends in water quality which is constantly being affected by environmental changes and industrialisation. The presence of various nutrient contaminants i... Read More about Development of a portable microfluidic system for monitoring ions river water.

Development of an electro-kinetically driven integrated DNA profile separation and detection system (2010)
Thesis
Oakley, J. A. (2010). Development of an electro-kinetically driven integrated DNA profile separation and detection system. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212978

Described in current literature is the methodology of different aspects of creating a DNA profile which has been successfully performed within a micro-fluidic environment; however integration of each of the different procedures onto a single device h... Read More about Development of an electro-kinetically driven integrated DNA profile separation and detection system.