The objective of this thesis is to investigate different strategies for the optimisation of biocatalytic anodes with a view to developing a semi- or fully implantable, miniature, membrane-less enzymatic fuel cell via ...

The interactions of three proteins (ΔTat-GB1, cytochrome c and flavodoxin) were explored in Escherichia coli cells and extracts. The results indicate features of the physicochemical basis for protein assembly in the complex ...

The 1,2,3-triazines, also known as the v-triazines, are the least studied of the three classes of triazine. This is due to the ring’s lower stability and more limited synthetic routes. A new class of fluorophores, based ...

The immobilisation chemistry of enzymes and redox complexes capable of shuttling electrons between enzymes and electrode surface can have an impact on the magnitude and stability of current response, with implications for ...

Chapter 1 provides a pertinent review of recent photochemical homolytic aromatic substitution (HAS) literature. Photochemical methods for HAS include UV-light and visible light photoredox catalysis. Recently invented methods ...

This thesis involves an investigation into the anomerisation reaction and strategies by which the reaction can potentially be improved and provide a greater understanding of factors influencing the reaction. There has been ...

Migrastatin is a secondary metabolite that is formed from the bacterium Streptomyces platensis. This compound has shown promising anti-metastatic activity by inhibiting tumour cell migration. Published derivatives of this ...

The aim of this instigation was to develop thermoresponsive polymer films for cell culture use. Conventional cell detachment methods involve the use of proteolytic enzymes, such as trypsin, or mechanical scrapping. These ...

The primary focus of the work presented in this Thesis involved a major re-evaluation of detailed chemical kinetic models describing alkane oxidation under combustion conditions. Combined experimental and theoretical ...

According to the “Real Map of Ireland” published by Marine Institute, Ireland, the Nation marine territory has ten times more area than its land mass. Despite the well-studied and reported biodiversity present in Irish ...