Jumana Sayegh: Crafts

Biocatalytic Friedel–Crafts Acylation and Fries Reaction

The Friedel-Crafts acylation is commonly used for the synthesis of aryl ketones, and a biocatalytic version, which may benefit from the chemo- and regioselectivity of enzymes, has not yet been introduced. Described here is a bacterial acyltransferase which can catalyze Friedel-Crafts C-acylation of phenolic substrates in buffer without the need of CoA-activated reagents. Conversions reach up to...

Friedel-Crafts alkylation of Phenol using Ionic Liquid as Catalyst

A Study of Aesthetic Analysis on Modern Crafts

Based on the perspective of academic application and cultural dissemination, this study intends to explore the aesthetic value of Taiwan modern crafts. Through an approach of style analysis, this study examines the works selected from Taiwan Crafts Competition Award and Modern Crafts Yii Project. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are employed to explore the artistic essence and cultural...

Mathematical Crafts for Children: Beyond Scissors and Glue

Traditionally, craft activities have provided a tasteful introduction to mathematics for children: through the building of paper polyhedra, or the creation of patterns in string, children have often come to appreciate profound mathematical ideas. The next decade, however, is likely to see a tremendous expansion of accessible, powerful technology that will (or at least could) radically reshape a...

Deciphering DNA-based asymmetric catalysis through intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkylations.

We describe asymmetric intramolecular Friedel-Crafts alkylations with a DNA-based hybrid catalyst and propose a plausible binding model. This study shows promise for studying relationships between the helical chirality of DNA and enantioselectivity of the chemical reaction.