Central Department of Chemistry, Tribhuvan University

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Researchers Develop Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence Probes for Influenza A Virus Detection

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

In recent years, fluorescence-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFI) has gained popularity as a diagnostic tool for viral detection.

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  • In recent years, fluorescence-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFI) has gained popularity as a diagnostic tool for viral detection.
  • It is a rapid virus detection platform which uses molecules that glow under special lighting conditions in the presence of a viral load.
  • However, the performance of this detection platform is limited due to several issues related to detection sensitivity.
  • Furthermore, they demonstrated the applicability of optimized MEF probes by incorporating it onto a LFI platform for the detection of influenza A virus (IAV).

Braskem Announces Partnership With Northwestern University for the Development of CO2 Conversion Technology

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Braskem and Northwestern University (USA) have announced a partnership to develop a technology platform for converting the CO2 generated by industrial operations.

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  • Braskem and Northwestern University (USA) have announced a partnership to develop a technology platform for converting the CO2 generated by industrial operations.
  • In typical electrochemical devices, apart from CO2 conversion, water is converted into oxygen, which has no high commercial value.
  • The project is led by Professor Ted Sargent and Dr. Ke Xie at Northwestern University, global experts in the field of electrocatalysis for CO2 conversion.
  • Through this partnership with Northwestern University, using the cutting-edge infrastructure of its laboratories and Prof. Sargent’s and Prof. Xie’s expertise, we will undoubtedly deploy an innovative technology – CO2 conversion through co-electrolysis.

Revive Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Novel Bucillamine Formulation Development

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

In addition, the Company may explore the use of the novel Bucillamine formulation as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory treatment for orphan indications in rare inflammatory disorders such as ischemia-reperfusion injury resulting from solid organ transplantation.

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  • In addition, the Company may explore the use of the novel Bucillamine formulation as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory treatment for orphan indications in rare inflammatory disorders such as ischemia-reperfusion injury resulting from solid organ transplantation.
  • The Company has entered into a sponsored research agreement with the University of Waterloo to develop a novel lyophilized Bucillamine injectable formulation for public health medical emergencies and rare inflammatory disorders.
  • Upon completion of the formulation development, which is expected by end-2023, the Company will seek to initiate research studies in line with the Company’s commitment to advancing the clinical and commercial development of Bucillamine through the following strategic initiatives:
    Target Indications: Novel Bucillamine in an injectable version to expand on its potential therapeutic utility targeting rare disorders such as ischemia-reperfusion injury (i.e.
  • At this time, the Company will only provide regular updates via press releases as information becomes available.

Ceylon Graphite Outperforms Other Graphite Materials in a Groundbreaking Graphene-based Sensing Platform for Chemical Analysis Study Conducted by Imperial College London

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

These results demonstrate the potential of high-quality graphite to empower the next generation of nanomaterial-based diagnostics for biological and chemical sensing.

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  • These results demonstrate the potential of high-quality graphite to empower the next generation of nanomaterial-based diagnostics for biological and chemical sensing.
  • Raman spectroscopy analysis of the functionalized graphene ink demonstrated results consistent with those observed in LPE graphene, indicating a low defect area.
  • The combination of these unique properties enabled the successful detection of pH using a Lab-on-PCB architecture for the first time.
  • This breakthrough in pH sensing utilizing the Lab-on-PCB platform demonstrates the potential of Ceylon-derived graphene in enabling advanced sensing technologies

Pusan National University Researchers Develop Novel Stackable Hole Injection Layer Material for Solution-processed OLEDs

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

BUSAN, South Korea, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are more economical compared to conventional OLEDs. However, their lifetime and efficiency are limited by the difficulty of stacking the composite layers in the OLED, preventing large-scale commercialization of solution-processed OLEDs. To this end, researchers have now developed a novel thermally cross-linkable poly(iminoarylene), a solvent-resistant hole injection layer material with excellent film-forming properties, optimum energy level and high mobility, a major stepping stone toward commercial viability of solution-processed OLEDs.

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  • To this end, researchers have now developed a novel thermally cross-linkable poly(iminoarylene), a solvent-resistant hole injection layer material with excellent film-forming properties, optimum energy level and high mobility, a major stepping stone toward commercial viability of solution-processed OLEDs.
  • However, solution-processed OLEDs have limited efficiency and lifetime owing to the difficulty of stacking the constituent layers such as the anode, cathode, hole injection layer (HIL), hole transport layer (HTL), etc.
  • Moreover, the researchers demonstrated that the HIL material has high mobility and excellent film-forming properties that are crucial for the commercial viability of solution-processed OLEDs.
  • "Remarkably, the researchers achieved a greater efficiency and lifetime with this novel HIL material, compared to (PEDOT:PSS), the most widely used hole injection layer material, in terms of efficiency and lifetime," notes Prof. Hwang.

Olon and The Chemistry Department of Politecnico University Launch a Research Project on Polymorphism and Characterization of API Solid State

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Monday, February 20, 2023

This strongly internationally oriented, three-year project involves a PhD programme dedicated to the development of new knowledge on the polymorphism of active ingredients and to the advancement of methods for characterizing the solid state of their molecules.

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  • This strongly internationally oriented, three-year project involves a PhD programme dedicated to the development of new knowledge on the polymorphism of active ingredients and to the advancement of methods for characterizing the solid state of their molecules.
  • Two key areas of expertise to ensure competitiveness on the global pharmaceutical market,” said Giorgio Bertolini, Head of Research and Development Olon Group.
  • Thanks to 2.300 employees and 300 highly experienced and qualified people in R&D team, we represent a highly innovative and reliable partner.
  • In Olon, expertise and competence are combined with great flexibility at different levels, remarkably in the field of microbial fermentation, always considering human safety and environmental security.