Soka University of America

Asymmetrical liquid crystal dimers with 1,2,3-triazole bent-mesogenic core: synthesis, characterization and theoretical studies

This work reports new liquid crystal dimers containing an alkoxy spacer that connects 1,4-disubstituted triazole-bent core with a rod-like esterified biphenyl mesogenic core and a Schiff base with terminal cyanobiphenyl group. The structures of these dimers were elucidated using...

Synthesis, antimicrobial evaluation, and computational investigation of novel thiazole-carbamate hybrids as dual antibacterial and antifungal agents

A new series of thiazole-based carbamate hybrids was synthesized to develop improved antibacterial and antifungal agents. The compounds were prepared by reacting aminothiazole with various chloroformates, followed by hydrolysis to obtain carbamate acids, which were then coupled w...

SHELF-LIFE AND SENSORY ACCEPTABILITY OF YEAST-TREATED AND UNTREATED TRADITIONAL BEVERAGES UNDER AMBIENT STORAGE CONDITIONS

Traditional Nigerian beverages, including Kunun zaki, Kunun aya, Zobo, Ginger Drink, and Fura, are widely consumed for their nutritional and cultural significance but are highly perishable due to microbial contamination. This study evaluated the shelf-life and sensory acceptabili...