Browsing Department of Chemistry (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2021 Fall"
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Aminoxyl Catalyzed Electrochemical Ethanol Detection: Development of a New Breathalyzer Using Molecular Catalysis
(2021)Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the indicator of alcohol intoxication, and its measurement has emerged as the most common analytical procedure requested by law enforcement. Due to its volatility, ethanol vapor can be ... -
Enhanced Etoposide Solubility and Anticancer Activity using Complexation and Nanotechnology
(2021)Etoposide is a first line treatment for different cancer types that can be used either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents. However, systemic toxicity, variable oral bioavailability, and high drug resistance ... -
Hydrolysis and aqueous corrosion of silicate and aluminosilicate glasses via ab initio molecular dynamics simulation
(2021)Hydrolysis and aqueous corrosion of glass is a complex and puzzling phenomenon. Although many endeavors have been made to investigate corrosion in glass, it is still an open question with many unanswered fundamental issues. ... -
Novel nanocarriers to improve drug delivery for age-related macular degeneration
(2021)Visual impairment affecting the posterior segment of the eye is a significant health problem causing a deterioration of the quality of life of millions worldwide. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is ranked third on ... -
Smart hydrogel for enzyme responsive vaginal delivery of anti-HIV peptide therapeutics
(2021)In response to an urgent need for advanced formulations for the delivery of anti-retrovirals, a stimuli sensitive hydrogel formulation that intravaginally delivers HIV-1 entry inhibitor upon being exposed to a specific ...