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Synthesis of Iminosugar Based Ammonium Compounds as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Candidates – A Potential Strategy for Alzheimer’s Treatment
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60–70% of cases of dementia worldwide, with an estimated global incidence of 50 million cases. Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic and fatal illness that causes progressive deterioration of ... -
The effect of tetracycline exposure on the minimum inhibitory concentration, spread to antibiotic resistant genes in a laboratory scale activated sludge reactor
(Master thesis, 2021)Abstract Antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections have saved countless lives and their development has been a huge step in modern medicine. Unfortunately, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the development ... -
Metal-organic frameworks for the recovery of critical metals for batteries
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)Lithium mining is a much sought after metal that is essential in many green technologies, especially battery technology. With the rising pressure on the planet’s climate a shift to greener alternatives is growing and with ... -
CO2 Absorption and Transportation Modes in Porous Media: Numerical Simulation and Comparison with Laboratory Experiment
(Master thesis, 2021)Absorption and mass transfer mechanism of CO2 in a uniformly distributed porous media was analyzed using simulation as well as experimental results. The study was performed in a closed PVT cell containing pressurized CO2 ... -
Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae - a rare pathogen in Norwegian sheep or a missed diagnosis?
(Master thesis, 2021)The production and performance of an animal will be affected by an infection or disease that involves vital organs. Pneumonia is such a disease and is common to find in sheep, not only in Norway but in the whole world. ... -
THE OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES OF UASB REACTOR DIGESTING INACTIVE AND ACTIVE GRANULES: UTILIZATION OF THE SUCCESSFUL ROUTE
(Master thesis, 2021)This study aims to investigate the challenges coupled with an anaerobic treatment of municipal wastewater using UASB reactor to convert organics into biogas. A laboratory scaled reactor is set up to treat synthetic wastewater ... -
Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.) fry mortality after transportation with focus on biological and chemical aspects
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)This thesis is a project finalizing Bachelor of Science degrees in the fields of biological chemistry and chemical- & environmental engineering. As the literature database for Atlantic halibut fish farming is scarce, the ... -
Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus L.) fry mortality after transportation with focus on biological and chemical aspects
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)This thesis is a project finalizing Bachelor of Science degrees in the fields of biological chemistry and chemical- & environmental engineering. As the literature database for Atlantic halibut fish farming is scarce, the ... -
Sauehelse og skjulte patogener som kan forårsake sykdom
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)For den norske kulturen spiller sauer en stor rolle for kulturen, landskapet så vel for økonomien. Kjøtt, melk og ullproduksjon er noen av inntektene til Norge og er derfor viktig for å ha god helse for den norske ... -
Evaluation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon metabolites in whale bile
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)The potential presence of PAH metabolites, expressed as PFE, in whale bile demonstrate the possibility of evaluating PAH contamination in this species using a real peak reading at the traditional excitation wavelengths. In ... -
Ball milling as a green mechanochemical method for synthesis of phosphonated oilfield scale inhibitors
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)Scale formation is a major problem in the oil and gas industry. Through different production processes seawater and formation water mix. The minerals present in each cause sparingly soluble salts to precipitate and deposit. ... -
Bioaccumulation of amitriptyline via the sediment in the benthic species Nereis virens
(Master thesis, 2021)The presence of antidepressants and other pharmaceuticals in micro concentrations in the marine environment have, in recent years, become a focal area for ecotoxicology. These compounds might have unexpected impacts on ... -
Protein, polysaccharide, and their complexes and coacervates towards food (packaging) applications
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)In the food industry the use of proteins-polysaccharides complexes and coacervates in developing the food application received an increased attention in the recent years. The application towards e.g. food ingredients, ... -
Excision of 5-hydroxymethyluracil in single-stranded DNA by hSMUG1 requires Ser26 and/or Glu35 and Pro240
(Master thesis, 2021)The integrity of the genetic material of all organisms is assaulted continuously by a multitude of endogenous and exogenous agents throughout its lifetime, where the DNA bases of the genetic code may be altered if not ... -
Methylation of PP2A - Effects of heat stress on gene expression and phenotype of Arabidopsis thaliana
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)The possible connection between protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) and heat stress performance was explored in Arabidopsis thaliana by comparing wild type (WT) with a lcmt1 knockout mutant. In healthy organisms the enzyme leucine ... -
Dynamics of Hypercycles in Viral Replication and Investigations of positive feedback loops
(Master thesis, 2021)Positive feedbacks are of importance in biochemical processes, including also replication mechanisms. Positive feedback is a process that takes place in a feedback loop that amplifies small changes. It means that the impact ... -
Investigations of Motifs with Positive Feedback
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Cr(VI) reduction and removal from waste water in the metal processing industry
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)Kverneland Group requires a reduction of Cr(VI) in their waste water and this work investigated the reduction of Cr(VI) in aqueous solution by Ferrous sulfate and elemental iron powder at range pH 12, 7 and 6. Reduction ... -
Road runoff particle removal: A case study of the underground sedimentation facility at fv. 505 Skjæveland – Foss-Eikeland
(Master thesis, 2021)With increasing urbanization, the effect of urban runoff on vulnerable recipients increases. Commonly, open wet ponds have been used for treatment of road surface runoff. With increasing urbanization and a focus on reducing ... -
Next-Generation Biomaterials for Food Packaging Applications
(Master thesis, 2021)During the recent years, environmentally friendly packaging has become increasingly important for the consumer. However, this shift towards a greener alternative should not come as a compromise on the safety of the product ...