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Science
14 Feb 2020
RUDN University chemist creates a catalyst to remove paracetamol from wastewater

A RUDN University chemist has created a catalyst for wastewater treatment that removes paracetamol – one of the most commonly prescribed antipyretics. This medicine is excreted from the body through the kidneys and enters the sewage, where it does not decompose and can pose a threat to people and the environment. The chemist managed to create a catalyst based on silver sulfide, zinc oxide, and graphene oxide to decompose paracetamol under light irradiation. The study is published in the journal Separation and Purification Technology.

Science
12 Feb 2020
RUDN University chemists obtained the antibiotic from chitin

For the first time, RUDN University chemists obtained polymer nanoparticles from chitosan derivatives with antibacterial activity at the level of modern antibiotics. Chitosan is a polyaminosaccharide, which is obtained from chitin and is actively used as a biological additive and cosmetics, but the antibacterial properties of chitosan are expressed quite poor, mainly due to its low solubility in water. Chemical modification of chitosan allows obtaining water-soluble chitosan derivatives with increased antibacterial activity. In this study, chitosan derivatives with extremely high antibacterial activity and significant solubility in water were obtained. To synthesize chitosan derivatives, from which highly active nanoparticles are formed, scientists have developed a new approach based on a combination of click chemistry and ultrasonic processing. With the help of the proposed approach, it will be possible to obtain other polysaccharide particles with antibacterial activity. The article is published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

About RUDN
10 Feb 2020
RUDN – it is one and only! Photos of the so awaited meeting ...

From all corners of the planet and even from space, congratulations and kind words fly to RUDN University! 6,000 guests - alumni of different generations from different countries, teachers, students and friends of the university - gathered in the State Kremlin Palace to meet again, share memories and express their love and devotion to Alma mater.

About RUDN
08 Feb 2020
"The University has long been known for fostering understanding between countries and cultures. Respect for diversity is one of your strengths", secretary-general of the United Nations António Guterres

About RUDN
08 Feb 2020
To teachers, graduate and postgraduate students and alumni of the Peoples' friendship university of Russia (RUDN University)

Dear friends, congratulations on the anniversary of the Peoples' friendship university of Russia!

Life in RUDN
06 Feb 2020
Gala Night on February 8, in the State Kremlin Palace. Live

RUDN is celebrating its anniversary! Watch live broadcast of Gala Night at the State Kremlin Palace on February 8, on the RUDN website!

About RUDN
05 Feb 2020
"The significant decision to establish our University was made 60 years ago", rector of RUDN University Vladimir Filippov

Life in RUDN
04 Feb 2020
Project 6.0 “Green University”: RUDN planting “trees of friendship” around the world

RUDN University has launched the Green University project. Together with partner universities, it plants “trees of friendship” in different countries. Each tree is a step towards preserving the green world.

Life in RUDN
30 Jan 2020
Pioneer stories: the university through the eyes of the first graduates in project 6.0

What unites a university employee, teacher, enterprise manager, doctor, scientist and engineer? They are the first graduates of University of Peoples’ Friendship ...

Life in RUDN
30 Jan 2020
RUDN University accepts congratulations on the anniversary

RUDN has become alma mater for many talented people, trained more than one generation of true professionals who make the world a better place. Birthday is an occasion to unite and once again say: “I love RUDN!”

Life in RUDN
30 Jan 2020
Project 6.0 "Man of the first Year": the history of the university in the words of the first teachers

On the eve of the 60th anniversary of RUDN University, it launches the project “Man of the year of the creation of RUDN University”. The heroes of the project are teachers and staff who came to the university in the early years of its existence and connected their lives with it.

Life in RUDN
30 Jan 2020
Newly arrived students from China will undergo medical check-up at the RUDN Medical Center

RUDN University has its own Clinical and Diagnostic Center on campus. Each newly arrived student from China undergoes a mandatory medical examination and is under medical supervision for at least 14 days from the date of arrival. ⠀