Mirna Alhanash Chem430 S17
Chemistry/Biochemistry Research 430
- Fall 2016
- Mirna Alhanash
- Senior Chemistry Major
Research Times
T 1-4 pm
- section 01 = 0.25 credit = 4 hours per week.
Science Seminar: April 21st
Proposed Research Project
Measuring the Concentration of Different Compounds Using Voltammetry Cell
General Information
- Advisor: Professor Brad Sturgeon
Proposal
Acetaminophen is used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. It is the active ingredient in children’s Tylenol which is formulated as a viscous liquid elixir. This research determines the acetaminophen concentration in a sample of elixir using a compact voltammetry cell and applying the cyclic voltammetry which is an electrochemical method. In order to explore the voltammetry cell, other compounds will also be tested.
Instruments to be used
WaveNow ™ USB potentiostat with AfterMath ™ software.
References (2 minimum)
1. Determination of Acetaminophen in a Children’s Pain Relief Elixir (n.d.): n. pag. Pine Research Instrumentation, Mar. 2008. Web.
2. Cyclic voltammetry, Peter T. Kissinger and William R. Heineman, Journal of Chemical Education 1983 60 (9), 702, DOI: 10.1021/ed060p702
Research pledge
I, Mirna Alhanash, 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.