Gaugler, James
(2016)
Enzymatic Degradation of Carbon Nanotubes and Mechanical Separation of Carbon Nanocups.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
In this work, single-walled carbon nanotubes and nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes are introduced and studied in the contexts of biodegradation and drug delivery, respectively. Single-walled carbon nanotubes have been shown to degrade in the myeloperoxidase enzyme system, and in Chapter 2, the mitigating effects of antioxidants and polyethylene glycol coating on nanotube biodegradation are examined. In Chapter 3, a simple method for the separation of nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes by grinding in a mortar and pestle is reported.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Unpublished |
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Date: |
21 June 2016 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Defense Date: |
30 November 2015 |
Approval Date: |
21 June 2016 |
Submission Date: |
17 December 2015 |
Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
Number of Pages: |
80 |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Chemistry |
Degree: |
MS - Master of Science |
Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
carbon nanotube, nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube, nitrogen-doped carbon nanocup, bioddegradation, drug delivery |
Date Deposited: |
21 Jun 2016 15:30 |
Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 14:31 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/26545 |
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