Outputs (43)

Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater (2024)
Thesis
Sana, A. (2024). Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater. (Thesis). University of Salford

Plastics have become an indispensable part of modern life due to their
exceptional characteristics and versatility. Their use spans across various industries.
At the beginning of plastic industry, the GPP was around 2 million tons, which
reached a... Read More about Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Freshwater Samples and their Toxicological Impact on Daphnia Pulex, A Model Organism for Freshwater.

Enhanced Activity and Stability of an Acetyl Xylan Esterase in Hydrophilic Alcohols through Site-Directed Mutagenesis (2023)
Journal Article
Madubuike, H., & Ferry, N. (in press). Enhanced Activity and Stability of an Acetyl Xylan Esterase in Hydrophilic Alcohols through Site-Directed Mutagenesis. Molecules, 28(21), 7393. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28217393

Current demands for the development of suitable biocatalysts showing high process performance is stimulated by the need to replace current chemical synthesis with cleaner alternatives. A drawback to the use of biocatalysts for unique applications is... Read More about Enhanced Activity and Stability of an Acetyl Xylan Esterase in Hydrophilic Alcohols through Site-Directed Mutagenesis.

The impact of proctored online assessments on academic attainment, student experience and wellbeing (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Jones, M., Namvar, S., Miklavc, P., Smyth, L., & Ferry, N. (2023, September). The impact of proctored online assessments on academic attainment, student experience and wellbeing. Poster presented at LTEC Festival of Learning and Teaching 2023, University of Salford, UK

Online assessment is a widely utilised strategy for higher education assessment due to its numerous benefits for universities, academic staff, and students alike. However, it has been highlighted within the wider sector that this approach leads to gr... Read More about The impact of proctored online assessments on academic attainment, student experience and wellbeing.

Characterisation and biochemical activity testing of CE1 and GH78 family enzymes; towards improved glycosyl hydrolases for the production of biofuel and biobased products (2022)
Thesis
Austin, S. Characterisation and biochemical activity testing of CE1 and GH78 family enzymes; towards improved glycosyl hydrolases for the production of biofuel and biobased products. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditional chemical industries currently involved in the manufacturing and processing of high-value molecules used in the food, pharmaceutical and biofuel sector rely heavily on chemicals derived from fossil fuels such as crude oil. Fossil fuels rep... Read More about Characterisation and biochemical activity testing of CE1 and GH78 family enzymes; towards improved glycosyl hydrolases for the production of biofuel and biobased products.

Identification and characterisation of lignin degrading bacteria and enzymes from larval guts of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) (2022)
Thesis
larval guts of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). (Thesis). University of Salford

As developing economies continue to grow, the world’s demand for energy which currently stands at 84MB (million barrels oil) per day is projected to rise to 116 MB per day by the year 2030. The need to meet this continuous rise in demand for energy w... Read More about Identification and characterisation of lignin degrading bacteria and enzymes from larval guts of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis).

Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater) (2022)
Thesis
Madubuike, H. Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater). (Thesis). University of Salford

The attendant effect of continuous fossil use on the environment and energy security has prompted the search for a suitable energy alternative devoid of negative characteristics. Lignocellulose-biomass (LCB) is a renewable source of carbon for the de... Read More about Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater).

Characterisation of a Novel Acetyl Xylan Esterase (BaAXE) Screened from the Gut Microbiota of the Common Black Slug (Arion ater) (2022)
Journal Article
Madubuike, H., & Ferry, N. (2022). Characterisation of a Novel Acetyl Xylan Esterase (BaAXE) Screened from the Gut Microbiota of the Common Black Slug (Arion ater). Molecules, 27(9), 2999. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27092999

Acetyl xylan esterases (AXEs) are enzymes capable of hydrolysing the acetyl bonds in acetylated xylan, allowing for enhanced activity of backbone-depolymerizing enzymes. Bioprospecting novel AXE is essential in designing enzyme cocktails with desired... Read More about Characterisation of a Novel Acetyl Xylan Esterase (BaAXE) Screened from the Gut Microbiota of the Common Black Slug (Arion ater).

Fungal microbiomes are determined by host phylogeny and exhibit widespread associations with the bacterial microbiome (2021)
Journal Article
Harrison, X., McDevitt, A., Dunn, J., Grifftihs, S., Benvenuto, C., Birtles, R., …Antwis, R. (2021). Fungal microbiomes are determined by host phylogeny and exhibit widespread associations with the bacterial microbiome. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 288(1957), 20210552. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.0552

Interactions between hosts and their resident microbial communities are a fundamental component of fitness for both agents. Though recent research has highlighted the importance of interactions between animals and their bacterial communities, compara... Read More about Fungal microbiomes are determined by host phylogeny and exhibit widespread associations with the bacterial microbiome.

Characterization of sialic acid affinity of the binding domain of mistletoe lectin isoform one (2021)
Journal Article
Mohammed, S., & Ferry, N. (2021). Characterization of sialic acid affinity of the binding domain of mistletoe lectin isoform one. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(15), e8284. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22158284

Sialic acid (Sia) is considered as one of the most important biomolecules of life since its derivatives and terminal orientations on cell membranes and macromolecules play a major role in many biological and pathological processes. To date, there is... Read More about Characterization of sialic acid affinity of the binding domain of mistletoe lectin isoform one.

Fungal microbiomes are determined by host phylogeny and exhibit widespread associations with the bacterial microbiome (2021)
Other
Harrison, X., McDevitt, A., Dunn, J., Griffiths, S., Benvenuto, C., Birtles, R., …Antwis, R. (2021). Fungal microbiomes are determined by host phylogeny and exhibit widespread associations with the bacterial microbiome

Interactions between hosts and their resident microbial communities are a fundamental component of fitness for both agents. Though recent research has highlighted the importance of interactions between animals and their bacterial communities, compara... Read More about Fungal microbiomes are determined by host phylogeny and exhibit widespread associations with the bacterial microbiome.