Browsing Abstracts: 7th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit by Title

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Harvesting solar energy via artificial photosynthesis

Maligaspe, Eranda; D’Souza, Francis (2010-03-25)

Photosynthesis, the process of converting light energy into chemical energy, involves two major steps, absorption and transportation of light energy of appropriate wavelength by the antenna light harvesting molecules to ...
The implications of gendering childhood obesity PSAs

O’Neal, Pamela K.; Ballard-Reisch, Deborah (2010-03-25)

The percentage of overweight and obese children is at or above 30% in 30 U.S. states [1], including Kansas which ranks 22nd with 31% of its children rated as overweight or obese [1]. Nationally, 15.1 % of girls vs. 16.4% ...
Spreading pathogens via healthcare uniforms

Curl, JoAnna L.; Garrett, Lindsay M.; Nyberg, Sue M. (2010-03-25)

It is relatively common to see healthcare employees in their uniforms (lab coats, scrubs, etc.) outside of the workplace in areas such as restaurants and grocery stores. Research has shown that microorganisms can be ...
Synthesis of highly ordered Titanium dioxide nanotubes: Impact of process parameters

Khan, Shifath Ikram; Asmatulu, Ramazan (2010-03-25)

Highly ordered arrays of Titanium dioxide nanotubes were synthesized from Titanium foil using the electrochemical anodization process in an etching solution consisting of Ammonium Flouride (NH4F) and Ethylene Glycol. TiO2 ...