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Keratin for potential biomedical applications
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Keratin is a cysteine-rich fibrous protein. As a structural protein, keratin represents the major constituent in the appendageal structures conferring their structural features. Being copiously available in nature as a ... -
Kinetic Determination of Morphine in Illicit Powders, Using a Fluoride Selective Electrode, Based on Reaction with 1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
( Springer New York , 1996 , Article)A simple, accurate and selective method is described for the determination of morphine in illicit powders, based on monitoring the initial rate of fluoride ion liberation from the reaction of morphine with 1-fluoro-2,4-d ... -
Kinetic investigations into the synthesis of disulphides via tetrathiomolybdate as a sulphur-transfer reagent
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2014 , Article)Kinetic and mechanistic aspects of the conversion of halides to disulphides using benzyl triethyl ammonium tetrathiomolybdate as sulphur-transfer reagent were investigated. The reaction follows a 1:1 stoichiometry with ... -
Kinetic study of the thermo-oxidative decomposition of metformin by isoconversional and theoretical methods
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The drug metformin is the most prescribed drug to treat type II diabetes and has been recently reported to have anticancer activities. Because of its wide use, its potential risk on the environment is extremely concerning. ... -
Kinetics and mechanism of H2O2 decomposition by Cu(II)-, Co(II)-, and Fe(III)-Amine complexes on the surface of Silica-Alumina (25% Al2O3)
( John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 1994 , Article)The kinetics of the H2O2 decomposition by Cu(II)-, Co(II)-, and Fe(III)-amine complexes supported on the surface of silica-alumina (25% Al2O3) catalyst have been investigated. The decomposition process proceeded with ... -
Kinetics of alizarin dye hydrolysis in alkaline medium for wastewater treatment
( Iranian Institute of Research and Development in Chemical Industries (IRDCI)-ACECR , 2021 , Article)The kinetics of the hydrolysis of Alizarin dye (ALZ) in the basic medium is investigated for the purpose of wastewater treatment. ALZ represents a group of aromatic dyes, that are heavy, toxic, and non-biodegradable. The ... -
Kinetics of alkoxysilanes and organoalkoxysilanes polymerization: A review
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article Review)Scientists from various different fields use organo-trialkoxysilanes and tetraalkoxysilanes in a number of applications. The silica-based materials are sometimes synthesized without a good understanding of the underlying ... -
Kinetics of alkoxysilanes hydrolysis: An empirical approach
( Nature Research , 2019 , Article)Alkoxysilanes and organoalkoxysilanes are primary materials in several industries, e.g. coating, anti-corrosion treatment, fabrication of stationary phase for chromatography, and coupling agents. The hydrolytic polycondensation ... -
l-Proline-Catalyzed Three-Component Reaction of 4-Chloro-3-formylcoumarin, Sodium Sulfide, and α-Halo Ketones: A Direct Approach to Thieno[3,2- c ]coumarins
( Georg Thieme Verlag KG , 2023 , Other)A new protocol for the synthesis of thieno[3,2-c]coumarins is disclosed. In this method, a 3-formyl-2-oxo-2H-chromene-4-thiolate anion is generated in situ by treatment of 4-chloro-3-formylcoumarin with sodium sulfide. ... -
Laser Induced Periodic Surface Structures on Nano Metal Oxide filled Polyvinylidene Fluoride Nanocomposites
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)The ability of polarized pulsed laser in surface modification of substrate surfaces without thermally destroying them is a well-established concept of scientific procedure. In this work, we report the laser induced surface ... -
Lignin and lignocellulosic materials: A glance on the current opportunities for energy and sustainability
( Springer International Publishing , 2021 , Book chapter)Fossil fuels are running out fast. The energy demand is one of the largest challenges humankind has ever faced. Applications targeting renewable resources that are nonpetroleum based are booming. The scientific community ... -
Liquid and poly (vinyl chloride) matrix membrane electrodes for the selective determination of cocaine in illicit powders
( Elsevier , 1992 , Article)The construction of liquid membrane and PVC matrix-type cocainium ion selective electrodes and their use for direct potentiometry and potentiometric titration of cocaine are described. The ion-pair complexes of cocaine ... -
Liquid membrane electrodes for the selective determination of nicotine in cigarette smoke
( The Royal Society of Chemistry , 1989 , Article)Five liquid membrane electrode systems responsive to the nicotinium cation are described. These electrodes are based on the use of the ion-association complexes of the nicotinium cation with tetraphenylborate, 5-nitrobarbiturate, ... -
Loading Rates of Dust and Metals in Residential Houses of Arid and Dry Climatic Regions
( Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research , 2016 , Article)Dust samples were collected from 38 naturally ventilated houses for 12 weeks. Effects of three variables in two groups each were evaluated: proximity to traffic density (main- and side-roads), cigarettes smoking (smoking ... -
Low-Temperature CO Oxidation Over CuO-TiO2 Nanocatalysts
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Among the diverse catalytic processes, the heterogeneous catalytic CO oxidation is an important reaction for removal of small amounts of poisoning CO in fuel cell applications and environmental remediation. Therefore, there ... -
Magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) for chromatographic separation of carbamates.
( Wiley , 2018 , Article)Magnetic solid phase extraction particles (MSPE) were produced using magnetite nanoparticles with diameters between 9 and 13 nm as nucleating agent. The produced particles with magnetite cores were smaller, and more irregular ... -
Major sterol composition of some algae from Qatar
( Elsevier Science Ltd. , 1995 , Article)Thirteen macroscopic algae belonging to the three main divisions Chlorophyceae, Rhodophyceae and Phaeophyceae from the coast of Qatar (Arabian Gulf) were investigated for their sterol composition by using GC-MS coupling ... -
Mangrove-bearing limestone from the Eocene Dammam Formation, Arabian Gulf: Implications for the mangrove dispersal controversy
( springer link , 2012 , Article)Fossil mangrove remains are found within the shallow carbonate strata of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation of the Arabian Gulf. This formation is of wide distribution across most eastern parts of the Arabian Platform and ... -
Mechanism and kinetics of electrochemical degradation of uric acid using conductive-diamond anodes
( Taylor & Francis , 2016 , Article)Uric acid (UA) is one of the principal effluents of urine wastewaters, widely used in agriculture as fertilizer, which is potentially dangerous and biorefractory. Hence, the degradation of UA (2,6,8-trihydroxy purine) in ... -
Mechanistic and kinetic studies of the degradation of diethyl phthalate (DEP) by homogeneous and heterogeneous Fenton oxidation
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)In this work, the degradation of diethyl Phthalate (DEP) by homogeneous and heterogeneous Fenton oxidation was investigated. The influence of several parameters was determined such as the initial pH, the catalyst concentration, ...