The Magic of Chemistry


Title

The Magic of Chemistry

Creator

Ouyang, Yuxin Oscar

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department

Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Description

Mr. Ouyang Yu Xin Oscar believes that chemists can build something really amazing just by using simple motifs, just like playing lego. His final year project is in the field of organic chemistry and it studies a highly regioselective amidation reaction of alkenes. In this transformation, the starting material alkenes are cheap and abundant in nature, while the product amides are valuable pharmaceutical motifs. This knowledge can bring great advantages to the pharmaceutical industry.

Learning outcome/goal

Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
Communication and Presentation Skills
Research and Information Literacy
Strategic Planning

Date

2022-01

Programme

BSc (Hons) Chemical Technology

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Keywords

Organic Chemistry ; Chemical Technology ; Research Methods in Chemistry ; Ligand Design ; Pharmaceutical Industry

Subject

Alkenes
Chemistry, Organic

Rights

All rights reserved

Language

English

Type

Feature Story

Access Rights

open access