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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.

New inorganic nanomaterials for low-voltage transistor applications (2016)
Thesis
Alharthi, F. A. A. (2016). New inorganic nanomaterials for low-voltage transistor applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220679

This research aims to synthesise and characterise solution-processable high-k dielectric nanorods, which are potentially suitable for use as the dielectric layer in low-voltage Organic Field-Effect Transistor (OFET) applications. Oleic acid-stabilise... Read More about New inorganic nanomaterials for low-voltage transistor applications.

Liquid crystalline and polymer network organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices (2015)
Thesis
Hu, G. (2015). Liquid crystalline and polymer network organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217847

A series of novel liquid crystalline and photopolymerisable monomer organic semiconductors for plastic electronics applications, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and/or organic photovoltaics (OPVs) were synthesised and evaluated in this... Read More about Liquid crystalline and polymer network organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices.

Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices (2015)
Thesis
Billa, M. R. (2015). Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216737

The synthesis and evaluation of novel photo-reactive liquid crystalline materials that exhibit light emitting, charge transporting and photovoltaic properties is described. Low-molar-mass liquid crystalline monomers, based on a series of substituted... Read More about Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices.

Cellulose/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and silicon diimide gel as a stationery phase for chromatography (2015)
Thesis
Sajedin, S. M. (2015). Cellulose/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and silicon diimide gel as a stationery phase for chromatography. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217198

There were two main aims of this thesis, both of which involved the synthesis, often using environmentally friendly (green) methods involving water as the solvent and reagent, and the analysis and determination of the physical properties of novel ino... Read More about Cellulose/titanium dioxide nanocomposites and silicon diimide gel as a stationery phase for chromatography.

Nanoparticles/polysaccharide nanocomposites for water purification (2014)
Thesis
AlAhmadi, N. S. M. (2014). Nanoparticles/polysaccharide nanocomposites for water purification. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222805

The main objective of this study was to synthesise of nanocomposites made of nanoparticles and cellulose or cellulose derivatives for the use of these in water purification. A variety of different kinds of nanoparticles were synthesised using similar... Read More about Nanoparticles/polysaccharide nanocomposites for water purification.

Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices (2014)
Thesis
Bao, W. (2014). Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216495

This thesis collates and describes the research work carried out during my PhD programme. This work of research is mainly based on the synthesis and evaluations of novel liquid crystalline materials for use in plastic electronic applications, such as... Read More about Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices.

Development of a continuous flow microreactor for chemical synthesis with in-line catalysis, heating and detection (2013)
Thesis
Chaplain, G. T. R. (2013). Development of a continuous flow microreactor for chemical synthesis with in-line catalysis, heating and detection. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215638

The development of a micro fluidic flow organic synthetic system incorporating heterogeneous catalysis, novel heating regimes and in-line spectroscopic detection is described. The reactions used to model the flow synthesis include Suzuki and acetylat... Read More about Development of a continuous flow microreactor for chemical synthesis with in-line catalysis, heating and detection.

Synthesis and surface modification of nanorods for investigation into organic-inorganic hybrid materials (2012)
Thesis
Bourne, R. W. (2012). Synthesis and surface modification of nanorods for investigation into organic-inorganic hybrid materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214534

The research presented in this thesis is focused towards the synthesis of a new kind of giant hybrid liquid crystal consisting of organic semiconductor molecules surrounding an inorganic semiconductor with a nanorod shape with the potential for use i... Read More about Synthesis and surface modification of nanorods for investigation into organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Microreactor synthesis of labelled polyphenols : a route to antibacterial modes of action in important hospital pathogens (2011)
Thesis
Betts, J. P. (2011). Microreactor synthesis of labelled polyphenols : a route to antibacterial modes of action in important hospital pathogens. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212471

The aims of the PhD were to synthesize deuterium labelled epicatechin in a microreactor, discover if theaflavin and epicatechin possess antibacterial action against important hospital pathogens and to determine if synergy exists between polyphenols a... Read More about Microreactor synthesis of labelled polyphenols : a route to antibacterial modes of action in important hospital pathogens.

The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications (2009)
Thesis
Dixon, M. S. (2009). The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209106

This research is based on the synthesis and evaluation of novel photo- and chemically-reactive, liquid crystalline monomers (reactive mesogens) with improved charge-transporting properties. Low-molar-mass (LMM) liquid crystalline monomers, based on a... Read More about The synthesis of liquid crystalline materials for organic semiconductor device applications.

Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics (2008)
Thesis
Kitney, S. P. (2008). Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208396

This research is based on the synthesis and evaluation of novel liquid crystalline materials with light-emitting and or charge-transporting properties. Some of the liquid crystals (LCs) synthesised incorporate photopolymerisable diene or methacrylate... Read More about Liquid crystalline semiconductors for organic electronics.