Processo para separação de misturas estáveis de óleo vegetal / água, através do processo de filtração tangencial, utilizando como meio filtrante tubos cerâmicos micro-porosos monocamada, à base de (alfa)-alumina-zircônia, mediante impregnação por solução portadora de zircônio-ISP

Trata-se a presente invenção de um processo para separação de misturas estáveis de óleo vegetal/água, através do processo de filtração tangencial, utilizando como meio filtrante tubos cerâmicos micro-porosos à base de a-alumina - zircónia, mediante Impregnação por Solução Portadora de Zircónio-ISP, com o objetivo de aumentar a retenção da fase óleo de emulsões de óleo vegetal/água e, por conseguinte, contribuir para a solução de problemas relativos à poluição do ambiente aquático e tratamento de águas residuárias provenientes principalmente de processos industriais.

Plataformas bio(muco) adesivas poliméricas baseadas em nanotecnologia para liberação controlada de fármacos - propriedades, metodologias e aplicações

Studies using bio(muco)adhesive drug delivery systems have recently gained great interest, which can promote drug targeting and more specific contact of the drug delivery system with the various absorptive membranes of the body. This technological platform associated with nanotechnology offers potential for controlling drug delivery; therefore, they are excellent strategies to increase the bioavailability of drugs. The objective of this work was to study nanotechnology-based polymeric bio(muco)adhesive platforms for controlling drug delivery, highlighting their properties, how the bio(muco)adhesion can be measured and their potential applications for different routes of administration.

Características físicas, reológicas e sensorial de produtos extrusados de misturas de farinha de maracujá e fécula de mandioca

This research had as objective to evaluate the effect of extrusion temperature and screw speed on physical and rheological properties, as well as, the sensory acceptance of cassava and passion fruit snacks produced in single-screw extruder. A central composite design with 11 treatments was used, considering as dependent variables: expansion index (EI), specific volume (SV), water solubility index (WSI), water absorption index (WAI), color (L*, a*, b*) and pasting properties (RVA). The products were flavored and analyzed for global acceptance. The results showed significant effects of temperature and screw speed on the dependent variables. The chocolate flavored snacks obtained good acceptance.

Influência de diferentes misturas em tanque contendo o herbicida 2,4-D no espectro de gotas da aplicação

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Energia na Agricultura) - FCA

Montagem de uma bancada dinamométrica e avaliação preliminar do desempenho de um motor operando com misturas diesel-biodiesel

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEIS

Iliac osteosynthesis with nylon clamp associated to polymethylmethacrylate bone cement - experimental study in dogs cadavers

Fractures of iliac body are generally consequences of traumas of great impact. These fractures lead to a lack of locomotor response and in specific cases, surgery is needed. Among the possible therapeutic lines, implants become a good option. In this paper, the authors used dog corpses to develop a surgery technique of iliac osteosynthesis, employing nylon clamps and bone cement of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Sixteen hemi pelvises of eight dog corpses, which had its iliac bodies totally fractured previously, were utilized. The osteosynthesis was reached through the implantation of six nylon clamps, distributed equally between the bone fragments. With the use of the nylon clamps there were bone realignment and a contact surface to fixation of the biomaterial. The technique developed in corpses was easily executed, effective in reduction, alignment and stabilization of the fracture. The authors suggest more studies in vitro to evaluate immobilization resistance and functionality in dogs with this condition.

Avaliação da incorporação e liberação de fármacos em materiais híbridos ureasil-poliéter

Sistemas de liberação controlada são formas farmacêuticas que visam aumentar a eficácia terapêutica, a segurança do tratamento e a adesão dos pacientes. Neste contexto, as matrizes poliméricas, que buscam controlar o perfil de liberação de um fármaco, surgem como opção. Assim surge a necessidade de desenvolver e analisar materiais multifuncionais, que apresentem características superiores a dos materiais poliméricos comuns, como os híbridos orgânico-inorgânicos. Esse projeto teve como objetivo analisar a capacidade de incorporação e liberação “in vitro” dos fármacos cloridrato de pramoxina e acetato de dexametasona em sistemas híbridos orgânico-inorgânicos. As amostras foram preparadas utilizando misturas em diferentes proporções de materiais híbridos ureasil-polioxietileno (POE-1900) que possui um caráter altamente hidrofílico e ureasil-polioxipropileno (POP-400) com caráter altamente hidrofóbico. A partir dessas misturas pode-se controlar o balanço hidrofílico/hidrofóbico das matrizes híbridas, permitindo avaliar o comportamento desses sistemas, frente a incorporação de fármacos tanto hidrofílicos, como hidrofóbicos. Os testes de incorporação revelaram a capacidade desses materiais de incorporar os fármacos cloridrato de pramoxina e acetato de dexametasona em concentrações relativamente altas (20% m/m e 3% m/m, respectivamente) se comparado a formulações hoje presentes no mercado. Utilizando as diferentes proporções dos precursores POE-1900 e POP-400 foi possível modular o perfil de liberação dos fármacos, sendo que as amostras com maiores proporções do POP-400 tiveram uma liberação mais retardada, devido hidrofobicidade do material. As amostras contendo a dexametasona (hidrofóbico) apresentaram uma liberação mais lenta, constante e gradual se comparado a pramoxina (hidrofílico).

Avaliação do potencial mutagênico do biodiesel e de misturas de biodiesel/diesel, por meio do teste do micronúcleo em sangue periférico e de histologia de brânquias de Oreochromis niloticus

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Síntese de membranas à base de híbridos orgânico-inorgânicos para implantes odontológicos

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Imobilização de fosfatos em microesferas poliméricas contendo biochar: preparação, caracterização e liberação lenta em sistemas aquosos

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Desenvolvimento e caracterização de nanopartículas poliméricas com propriedades mucoadesivas para administração oral de zidovudina

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Effect of random/aligned nylon-6/MWCNT fibers on dental resin composite reinforcement

The aims of this study were (1) to synthesize and characterize random and aligned nanocomposite fibers of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)/nylon-6 and (2) to determine their reinforcing effects on the flexural strength of a dental resin composite.Nylon-6 was dissolved in hexafluoropropanol (10 wt%), followed by the addition of MWCNT (hereafter referred to as nanotubes) at two distinct concentrations (i.e., 0.5 or 1.5 wt%). Neat nylon-6 fibers (without nanotubes) were also prepared. The solutions were electrospun using parameters under low- (120 rpm) or high-speed (6000 rpm) mandrel rotation to collect random and aligned fibers, respectively. The processed fiber mats were characterized by scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopies, as well as by uni-axial tensile testing. To determine the reinforcing effects on the flexural strength of a dental resin composite, bar-shaped (20 x 2 x 2 mm(3)) resin composite specimens were prepared by first placing one increment of the composite, followed by one strip of the mat, and one last increment of composite. Non-reinforced composite specimens were used as the control. The specimens were then evaluated using flexural strength testing. SEM was done on the fractured surfaces. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and the Tukey's test (alpha=5%).Nanotubes were successfully incorporated into the nylon-6 fibers. Aligned and random fibers were obtained using high- and low-speed electrospinning, respectively, where the former were significantly (p<0.001) stronger than the latter, regardless of the nanotubes'presence. Indeed, the dental resin composite tested was significantly reinforced when combined with nylon-6 fibrous mats composed of aligned fibers (with or without nanotubes) or random fibers incorporated with nanotubes at 0.5 wt%. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter after ovariohysterectomy using nylon cable tie: a case report

A spayed crossbred female dog was presented due to progressive weight loss, emesis and anorexia over the preceding month. A complete blood count, urinalysis, serum biochemical panel, and ultrasound were initially performed. Computed tomography urography was performed as a complementary exam. Based on ultrasound and CT findings an exploratory celiotomy was performed to remove hyperdense structures that could be the cause of the hydronephrosis and hydroureter in both kidneys. An extensive granulomatous reaction was found near the caudal pole to the left kidney. A nylon cable tie adhering firmly to this tissue was removed during surgical excision. On the dorsal surface of the bladder an extensive granulomatous reaction that had entrapped the right ureter was also noted. Another nylon cable tie was removed and the ureter was released. Eight months postoperatively, the dog was in good general physical condition, showing appetite and vigour. Abdominal ultrasonography showed improvement of the hydronephrosis in both kidneys. The urea ratio was normal, but the creatinine level was slightly elevated, suggesting a guarded prognosis. Thus, bilateral hydronephrosis as observed in the present study should be considered as a major complication after elective ovariohysterectomy.

Desenvolvimento de dispersões sólidas e nanopartículas poliméricas mucoadesivas de Zidovudina e avaliação da interação biológica com a mucosa intestinal

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Espectro de gotas e potencial de deriva de caldas contendo o herbicida 2,4-d amina em misturas em tanque

Pós-graduação em Agronomia (Energia na Agricultura) - FCA