Kimya: Recent submissions

  • Novel polymeric materials via reactive polymers 
    Cengiz, Nergiz. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Novel synthetic strategies for fabrication of reactive polymers, multifunctional hydrogels and bio-functionalizable micro-patterned hydrogels are described. A set of highly efficient chemical reactions referred as ‘click’ ...
  • Quantum mechanical investigation of the potential of oligothiophenes and oligoselenophenes as active materials in organic photovoltaic cells 
    Erbay, Tuğçe Gülşen. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    The geometrical, optical and electronic properties of dicyanovinyl substituted oligothiophenes and oligoselenophenes are studied by using Density Functional Theory. The geometry of the oligomers are best predicted using ...
  • Trace metal analysis of fresh and canned food samples by anodic stripping voltammetry 
    Tatar, Şeyma İrem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    The objectives of this study were to develop the parameters of an electroanalytical method, DPASV, for the determination of trace elements Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd in fresh and canned food samples, and to compare the new method ...
  • Effect of hydrophilic segment length on size and stability of core crosslinked micelles 
    Arslan, Rabia Kolat. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Polymeric micelles are being extensively studied in recent years for their potential use as drug carriers. They consist of hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments and due to the solubility difference between these segments, ...
  • Synthesis of a novel formaldehyde-free crosslinker for waterborne binder dispersions in textile industry 
    Demircioğlu, Gökçe. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Binders are emulsion polymers used in textile and nonwoven production to impart integrity, strength and durability. However, binders that do not have reactive functional monomers in their formulations are not efficient ...
  • Design of functionalizable polymer coated magnetic nanoparticles drug delivery applications 
    Öz, Yavuz. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Synthesis of monodisperse, water-dispersible and biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles with functional groups has gained importance because of the potential applications in biomedicine such as drug delivery, MRI agent, ...
  • Targeted micellar structures for anticancer drug delivery 
    Çalık, Filiz. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2014., 2014.)
    Most of the chemotherapy drugs are hydrophobic and require the use of a solubilizing agent. Polymeric micelle enhance the solubility of such drugs by carrying them in the hydrophobic core. Block copolymers forming the ...
  • Complexation of semi-flexible biopolyelectrolytes 
    Köksal, Alaaddin Faruk. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Complex formation and phase separation of two oppositely charged biopolyelectrolyte solutions were investigated by using turbidimetry. In our study, we have chosen to work with solutions of hyaluronic acid (HA), a polyanionic ...
  • Synthesis of isoquinoline and pyrocatechol derivatives as potential drug molecules active against prostate cancer 
    Zengin, Elif. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer types among male worldwide. It has been found that about 80 percent of prostate cancer patients have high level of androgen levels. Prior researches have stated that reducing ...
  • Sythesis of anti-angiogenic drug conjugates against breast canser 
    Günday, Sedef. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Angiogenesis, formation of new blood vessel, has a primary role in local growth and distant metastasis in breast cancer. By an anti-angiogenic therapy for breast cancer, this process can be inhibited. Different from ...
  • New polymers from triglycerides and silicones 
    Çilka, Samet. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    In this study Maleinized Soybean Oil (SOMA) was used as a crosslinking agent for two functional polydimethylsiloxanes. In the first example, the silicone used was carbinol silicone. IR of the product proved the formation ...
  • The isolation and identification of sesquiterpene lactone constituents of the plants Centaurea Cheirolopha Wagenitz and Centaurea Cuneifolia sm. 
    Yetüt, İzlem. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1998., 1998.)
    The aim of this study is the isolation and identification of the physiologically active terpenic constituents of the plants Centaurea cuneifolia Sm. (Compositae) and Centaurea cheirolopha Wagenitz (Compositae). Former ...
  • Synthesis of networks and interpenetrating networks from functionalized castor and soybean oils 
    Avcılar, Şeyma. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    In this study, castor oil is maleated to give maleated castor oil (COMA). This macromonomer is capable of reacting as epoxy curing agent through its carboxylic end as well as undergoing free radical polymerization with ...
  • Design, synthesis and characterization of thiol reactive dendrons for bioconjugation 
    Ertürk, Pelin. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Proteins and peptides are among the key bio-molecules which have gained considerable value as therapeutic agents in recent years. Proteins and peptides not only construct the structural material of bodily tissues, but also ...
  • Modeling the isomerization of lactones and the role of catalysts in Hetero-Diels-Alder reactions 
    Dereli, Büşra. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    In this study, the isomerization of a strigolactone analogue and the catalyst effect on the hetero-Diels-Alder reactions is investigated by the quantum mechanical tools. In the first part, the interconversion of the ...
  • Fabrication of hydrophilic magnetic nanoparticles 
    Odaman, Canan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Magnetic properties of nanoparticles (NPs) enable them to be oriented and self-assembled into nanostructures. Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) used in this study are magnetite (Fe3O4) NPs. These particles have great application ...
  • Synthesis of novel pressure sensitive adhesives by emulsion polymerization technique 
    Yıldırım, İlknur. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Acrylic based water dispersions are commonly employed in label adhesive industry as pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Although acrylic polymer dispersions have excellent chemical and UV resistance, they cannot fulfill ...
  • Micellar dendritic structures as drug delivery agents 
    Böke, Nazlı. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2013., 2013.)
    Among various polymeric systems, amphiphilic block copolymers with stimuli-responsive moities provide significant advantages in drug delivery systems due to their unique self assembly properties which provide interiors ...
  • Star shaped reactive polymeric nanocarriers 
    Demirer, Hatice Betül. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Thermoresponsive drug delivery has gained much attention in recent years, due to solutions it offers to problems related to conventional drug delivery. Among polymeric architectures used in drug delivery, star shaped ones ...
  • Modification of biopolyelectrolytes for bioadhesive applications 
    Çömert, Fatih. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Biomimetic research on the development of bioadhesives mimicing the adhesive proteins secreted by blue mussels have become very popular in the recent years. The most important feature of the adhesive proteins is that they ...