Browsing by Author "Fernando, Sandun"
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Zhang, Junrui (2023-03-21)Downy mildew (caused by Plasmopara viticola) and Grey Mold (caused by Botrytis cinerea) are fungal diseases that significantly impact grape production globally. Cytochrome b plays a significant role in the mitochondrial ...
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Wang, Haoqi (2021-12-10)This dissertation presents an in-silico molecular-dynamic-simulation-based drug discovery tool and its utility to find inhibitors for pathogenic microorganisms. Specifically, the applicability of the tool has been demonstrated ...
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Longtin, Nicole Ann (2019-07-09)In the search for renewable energy alternatives to traditional energy sources, microbial fuel cells are emerging as a potential solution. MFCs can produce electricity while simultaneously treating wastewater or powering a ...
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Gejji, Varun Madhav (2019-07-25)Focus on microalgae continues to grow for the production of biomass and various valueadded products including proteins, lipids, and pigments. The bioproducts from microalgae have found their applications not only in the ...
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Kulkarni, Sayali Vishwas (2018-06-14)Microalgae are a rich source of various high-value biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, protein and pigments. However, extraction of multiple high-value products is essential for sustainability and commercial ...
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Almashhadani, Husam Ahmed Mohammed (2017-05-04)Global glycerol supplies have been increasing steadily due to the continual expansion of biodiesel production. This glut has resulted in lower demand for glycerol, price deflation and even environmental concerns. Crude ...
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Puerta-Gomez, Alex F. (2014-01-15)The high cost and potential toxicity of biodegradable polymers has increased the interest in natural and modified biopolymers as bioactive carriers. To design particles of small size characteristics, small dextrin ...
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Mai, Duong Thai (2017-01-13)Lignocellulosic biomass is an abundant and potentially valuable source of organic substrate for biofuel-producing microorganisms. Various physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods have been established to alleviate ...
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Mahadevan, Aishwarya (2014-12-12)Biomolecules are inherently less conductive. Therefore, bio-electronic devices that depend on conventional biomolecules to tether enzymes onto electrode supports and to shuttle electrons between the enzyme and the electrode ...
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Fernando, Sandun; Gunawardena, Duminda Anuradh (United States. Patent and Trademark Office; Texas A&M University. Libraries, 2017-02-28)The application describes a process where methane or any short chained hydrocarbon could be catalytically coupled with an oxygenate (preferably derived from thermal processing of biomass) to dehydrate and produce a ...
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Alves De Oliveira, Daniela (2021-10-25)Recurrent foodborne pathogen outbreaks result in significant economic and public health burden. Thus, there is a critical need for the development of real-time and reliable detection methods to prevent disease outbreaks ...
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Baig, Tatiana (2021-12-02)Currently little is known on how SARS-CoV-2 spreads indoors and its infectability. The objective of this study is to gain more knowledge on the effect of environmental factors on the spread and infectivity of virus aerosols ...
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Zhang, Sikai (2017-12-11)Energy generation via natural gas is viewed as one of the most promising environmentally friendly solutions for ever-increasing energy demand. Of the several alternatives available, natural gas-powered fuel cells are ...
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Ravi, Ayswarya (2019-07-12)Biotherapeutics are lifesaving drugs, but their cost is prohibitively high for widespread use. Multiple chromatography operations required to meet stringent regulatory standards, contributes up to 70% of manufacturing cost. ...
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Sharifan, Hamidreza (2019-11-07)Crops and leafy vegetables are a rich source of protein, essential minerals, and fibers for the human diet, which may turn to toxic plants if exposed to heavy metals or metalloid contamination. Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb) and ...
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Santos, Bjorn Sanchez (2013-05-01)Recent developments in converting biomass to bio-chemicals and liquid fuels provide a promising sight to an emerging biofuels industry. Biomass can be converted to energy via thermochemical and biochemical pathways. Thermal ...
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Hill, Laura Ellen (2014-05-03)Spice essential oils and their constituents are powerful antimicrobials against foodborne pathogens. However, their low sensory threshold and low aqueous solubility make their application to fresh produce a challenge. ...
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Gunawardena, Anuradh; Fernando, Sandun; To, Filip (International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2008)
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Batz Alvarado, Jose Alejandro (2016-11-30)Plant phenotyping involves collecting information on the physical characteristics of plants. The information collected assists breeders and biologists to improve desired traits in crops. It is crucial to understand the ...
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Kaur, Jasjeet (2013-12-09)Reactivation of different Escherichia coli strains and Aeromonas hydrophila after ultraviolet (UV), ultrasound, and photocatalytic disinfection treatments was addressed in this study. Photocatalytic disinfection was carried ...