Master’s Thesis at the University of Samarra Discusses Liquid Crystalline Properties and Biological Applications of New Azo Dyes
A master’s thesis at the College of Education, University of Samarra, titled “Preparation and Study of the Liquid Crystalline Properties and Biological Applications of New Azo Dyes,” was presented by the student Ahmed Adel Salman.
In his thesis, the student aimed to synthesize and characterize organic compounds, study some applications of the synthesized compounds, determine melting points and purity, and monitor reaction progress using thin-layer chromatography (TLC).
The results indicated that the synthesized compounds exhibited liquid crystalline properties when heated and cooled, with smectic and nematic phases observed. Most of the synthesized compounds had high melting points, demonstrated stability and resilience, and maintained their structure, color, and melting points despite temperature variations in the laboratory between winter and summer. The biological study revealed that most of the synthesized compounds exhibited antibacterial activity and the ability to inhibit bacterial growth.
