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  • Modeling the catalytic effect of transition metal complexes in water oxidation and hetero-diels-alder reactions 
    Avcı, Öyküm Naz. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    This dissertation is composed of two parts, the catalytic effect of transition metals on chemical reactions in the fields of inorganic and organic chemistry has been handled by utilizing Density Functional Theory. In the ...
  • 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 ...
  • Modeling the photo-oxidative degradation mechanisms of thiophene in boron-containing oligothiophenes and the ignition reactions of hypergolic propellants 
    Kucur, Oğuzhan. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    This dissertation, employs computational methods to investigate i) the photooxidative degradation mechanisms of thiophene in boron-containing oligothiophenes and ii) the ignition reactions of hypergolic propellants. In ...
  • Modeling the potential use of polyfluorinated phthalocyanines as photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy 
    Koca, Başak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    In recent years, phthalocyanine compounds which possess an aromatic macro cyclic ring, have been extensively used in photodynamic therapy as non-toxic photosen sitizers due to their photophysical properties and their intense ...
  • Modeling the propagation, chain transfer and tacticity in free radical polymerization 
    Furuncuoğlu, Tuğba. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2010., 2010.)
    In this study, the free radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and NIsopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) is investigated by using Density Funtional Theory (DFT). In the first part, the role of thiophenols as chain ...
  • Modeling the selectivity of Diels Alder reactions in various media 
    Bahadır, Gamze. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    The goal of this research is to model and understand the Diels-Alder and 1,3- dipolar cyclo addition type of reactions in divergent media via two main reactions. In the rst part of this dissertation the exo/endo selectivity ...
  • Modeling the solvent effect in free radical polymerization and deamidation of peptides 
    Doğan, Berna. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    In the first part of this study, the kinetics free radical polymerization of ethyl methacrylate (EMA) and ethyl α-hydroxy methacrylate (EHMA) in solution is investigated; in the second part the deamidation in three different ...
  • Modeling the structure-reactivity relationship of acrylates 
    Değirmenci, İsa. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2005., 2005.)
    Photoinitiated polymerization of acrylates is one of the most common processes for therapid production of polymeric cross-linked materials with defined properties. Acrylicmonomers have different reactivity behavior during ...
  • Modelling of drug encapsulation using vesicles 
    Eltuğral, Nurettin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Aggregates of surface-active molecules consisting of one or more bilayers arranged in a hollow, closed, usually spherical geometry are termed ‘‘vesicles’’. The objective of this study was modelling of drug encapsulation ...
  • Modelling of the binding of TRPV1 receptor to capsaicin, capsazepine and related agonists and antagonists 
    İnce, Büşra. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2019., 2019.)
    Capsaicin is a natural compound found in hot pepper and is an agonist of the receptor protein TRPV1 (Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid) in dorsal root ganglia. TRPV1 is responsible for pain and heat perception. ...
  • Modelling pyrazine and tetrazine complex ions of iron by DFT 
    Ünan, Pınar. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    In coordination chemistry, mixed valency is widespread, from superconductors to minerals, magnetic molecular clusters and even enzymes. Mixed valency occurs when the same chemical element is found in two different oxidation ...
  • Modelling the competing pathways in the free radical polymerization of acrylates 
    İnçmen, Mihriban. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2007., 2007.)
    The size of the a-substituent is expected to play a role in the propagation reaction in free radical polymerization. The possibility of the approach of the propagating radical to the monomer can be reduced due to the ...
  • Modelling the enantiomerization and atroposelectivity in thiohydantoin derivatives 
    Azizoğlu, İpek. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    Thiohydantoins have a wide range of pharmacological and biological properties. In the previous studies, nonracemic axially chiral thiohydantoins were synthesized and computational investigations have rationalized the ...
  • 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 ...
  • Modification of polypropylene by free radical grafting 
    Kaya, Gülizar. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2021., 2021.)
    Polypropylene (PP) market forms the second largest polymer business worldwide owing to its good mechanical properties, excellent chemical resistance and low-cost production. These attractive properties of PP are mainly ...
  • Molecular docking study for novel phosphodiesterase-IV inhibitors 
    Çifci, Gülşah. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2010., 2010.)
    In this study, a molecular docking process for different Phosphodiesterase4 inhibitors is carried out. In the molecular modeling field, the process of docking a ligand to a binding site consists in mimicing the natural ...
  • Montmorillonite and modified montmorillonite supported ZnO catalysts 
    Pekcan, Ayşe Hazal. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2015., 2015.)
    The purpose of this study is to prepare ZnO supported montmorillonite based catalysts by using co-precipitation technique. The photocatalytic activities of the as-prepared catalysts are studied for degradation/decolorization ...
  • Multifunctional nanogels via self - assembly of polymers 
    Aktan, Buğra. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    Water soluble multifunctional nano structures are promising candidates as imaging agents for early and post-treatment diagnostics. In this thesis, design and synthesis of novel multifunctional nanogels have been achieved ...
  • Near - infrared absorbing phthalocyanines: second - generation of photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy in the therapeutic biologic window 
    Okyay, Tuğba Muhlise. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an alternate cancer therapy and it emphasizes the key role of the light and the photosensitizer as well. A photosensitizer is a chemical compound and has special photophysical properties, which ...
  • New bio-active and surface active plant oil derivatives 
    Çiftçi, Ece. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2016., 2016.)
    The search for biodegradable materials from renewable resources instead of petroleum oil based materials is motivated by the growing concern for sustainability. The vegetable biomass is one of the promising renewable ...

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