Alan Kuhlemier Chem430 F16
Chemistry Research 430
- Fall 2016
- Alan Kuhlemier
- Senior Chemistry Major
Research Times
T 8-11 am Thur 1-6 pm
- section 02 = 0.50 credit = 8 hours per week.
Proposed Research Project
Isolation of Chlorogenic Acid from green coffee beans
General Information
- Advisor: Brad Sturgeon
Proposal
Chlorogenic acid Isolation from green coffee beans using a ball mill, and a methanol/water mixture. Purification of the crude extract with flash chromatography, and refining the process improving upon it.
Instruments to be used
CombiFlash RF 200i
References (2 minimum)
References
- Five ways to Isolate Chlorogenic acid.
- Microwave assisted extraction with other references to standard solvent extractions.
Research pledge
I, Alan Kuhlemier, have read the Chem/Bioc 430 course syllabus and understand the general structure and expectations of the research program. The above material was prepared after consultation, and in conjunction with my research advisor.