Abstract: Pyruvic acid is known to be involved in biological functions, such as the Krebs cycle, as well as being a potential precursor for the amino acid alanine in the interstellar medium (ISM). It is therefore an important candidate for interstellar searches but...
Abstract: Bone is a composite material with unique properties. These biologically important properties depend on the carefully regulated growth of hydroxyapatite crystal within the collagen matrix. Type I collagen is the most abundant protein in the bone matrix,...
Abstract: Quercetin, naringenin, and kaempferol are three compounds that are found in fruits that are generally rich in antioxidants. All three compounds have similar structures but have been found to have a wide range of effectiveness as potential antioxidants. In...
Abstract: Viral infectious diseases have been proved to be a major threat to our public health, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Two pillars of fighting viral infectious diseases are vaccines and antiviral drugs. Despite the immense achievements of our...
Abstract: Conducting polymers are usually comprised of highly crystalline, pi-conjugated materials that show extensive pi-stacking. This architecture is essential to the function of the material as an electron conductor: electrons are able to move along the backbone...
Abstract: Ionic liquids are liquids in which all or most of the species are ions, and are generally in the liquid state below 373 K. Recent research on these liquids reveals that they possess desirable properties for numerous applications. This project focuses on...
