Sunday, May 30, 2010

This wk's (23th to 30th may) update...




This wk, we did not run the IEX machine (AKTA).

Mon (24th may)
run through how to operate AKTA with Mr Yeo
Tues (25th may)
we peel the shell and grind the MO seeds
wed (26th may)
Ck did up the loading buffer (coz we put in the wrong composition last time)
ST find the MSDS for all chemicals
arrange time with Mr Yeo on the meetings next wk day:
31th may & 2nd June
time: 2pm

31th may --> deoiling of seeds and preparation for wed experiment
2nd June --> run AKTA

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Pre-preparation for our big project!

First 5 weeks

-Did research on Moringa Oleifera (MO) seed (coagulation activities)
-Done up Gantt chart,Risk Assessment
-Get familiar with AKTA, preparation of extract, buffer solutions
-Discuss with Mr Yeo and Mr Kon on the days for experiments
-Brainstorm with group mates on the "recipes" for freeze drying the extract on MO seed
-Stock take all necessary things that are needed for the experiments


upcoming event:next wed (26 may)start of experiment--> running IEX (AKTA)