Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé (IRSS)
|Stagiaire en Analyse Physico-Chimique
Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso
Summary
Conducted comprehensive physico-chemical analyses and developed robust extraction protocols for complex plant matrices, contributing to scientific research at a national health institute.
Highlights
Conducted advanced phytochemical analyses on complex plant matrices, successfully identifying and quantifying key compounds such as alkaloids, tannins, and flavonoids.
Applied sophisticated separation techniques including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC), and High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) utilizing the CAMAG Linomat 5 system.
Ensured rigorous preparation of samples and elution solvents, maintaining high standards of accuracy and reproducibility for all experimental procedures.
Interpreted UV-Visible spectra (at 254 nm and 366 nm) and authored detailed analytical reports, providing critical data insights for ongoing research projects.
Developed and optimized novel extraction protocols, significantly enhancing the efficiency and purity of isolated phytochemical compounds.
Executed precise liquid-liquid extraction, maceration processes, and prepared various solvents and buffer solutions to support diverse laboratory experiments.