175 resultados para Projetos de investigação
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Gadolinium oxyortho-silicate, Gd2SiO5, presents a monoclinic structure with two crystallographic sites in which Gd3+ ions are equally distributed with coordination numbers CN, 7 and 9, respectively. By doping this host with Er3+ it is possible to distinguish and attribute the two sites by means of lifetime determination of the 4S3/2 state, (in this case, Er3+ substitutes Gd3+ ions). Samples doped with 0.1 and 5.0% molar Er3+ were prepared by solid state reaction and characterized by X-ray Diffractometry, Vibrational and Electronic Absorption Spectroscopies, and Time Resolved Photoluminescence. Based on the experimental results, it is possible to verify that, for the 5,0% doped sample, the lifetime value of the 4S3/2 state of the erbium ion inserted in site 1, (CN = 9), is 2.7 ± 0.1 mus, and for the one inserted in site 2, (CN = 7), it is 1.5 ± 0.1 mus.
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The use of the quartz crystal microbalance process, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and surface plasmon resonance for characterizing thin films and monitoring interfaces is presented. The theorical aspects of QCM, EIS and SPR are introduced and the main application areas are outlined. Future prospects of the combined applications of QCM, EIS and SPR methods in the studies of interfacial processes at surfaces are also discussed.
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This paper aims to discuss and reflect about the use of computers in the teaching of Quantum Chemistry. A course on Computational Quantum Chemistry concentrating on Medicinal Chemistry projects was developed for undergraduate and graduate students. The results showed that students got more motivated and involved when there is an articulation between theory and practice. This work presents an alternative way to teach Theoretical Chemistry using projects.
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In this work, we describe a pedagogical experiment using work projects in chemistry undergraduate programs in general chemistry and inorganic chemistry courses making learning more dynamic and consolidating the link between students and the external community. We highlight as fundamental outcomes the improvement in the learning process and, above all, the active participation of the students in investigation and problem-solving activities.
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Amaryllidaceae family is an important source of bioactive molecules and considering the taxonomic relationships, it is relevant to investigate the genus Hippeastrum. Thus, the aim of this work was to determine antioxidant and anticholinesterasic activities of Hippeastrum morelianum, Hippeastrum psittacinum and Hippeastrum santacatarina. Both antioxidant and acetylcholinesterasic activities of extracts were determinated by bioautography as 10 mg/mL and 0.1 mg/mL, respectively. The antioxidant activity of alkaloid lycorine, determinated spectrophotometrically with DPPH, indicated an IC50 value of 0.326 mM.
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This work presents a density functional theory study of the norbornene ROMP metathesis reactions. The energies have been calculated in a Grubbs catalyst model Cl2(PH3)2Ru=CH2. The geometries and energy profile are similar to the Grubbs metilydene (Cl2(PCy3)2Ru=CH2 real model. It was found that the metathesis reaction proceeds via associative mechanism (catalyst-norbonene) followed by dissociative substitution of a phosphine ligand with norbonene, giving a monophosphine complex. The results are in reasonable agreement with the available experimental data. The dissociation energy of the phosphines is predicted to be 23.2 kcal mol-1.
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Electrocoagulation/flotation process was applied to treat biodiesel wastewater using aluminium electrodes. Firstly, a literature survey was conducted to choose the process variables and then, operational parameters including initial pH, electrode distance and reaction time were tested. Experimental results showed the best parameter that can be used in a factorial design for further studies. The results indicate that electrocoagulation/flotation is very efficient to reduce oil and grease, the effluent was very clear after treatment and small amount of sludge was produced.
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Biscationic amidines bind in the DNA minor groove and present biological activity against a range of infectious diseases. Two new biscationic compounds (bis-α,ω-S-thioureido, amino and sulfide analogues) were synthesized in good yields and fully characterized, and their interaction with DNA was also investigated. Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) was used to measure the thermodynamic properties of binding interactions between DNA and these ligands. A double stranded calf thymus DNA immobilized on an electrode surface was used to study the possible DNA-interacting abilities of these compounds towards dsDNA in situ. A remarkable interaction of these compounds with DNA was demonstrated and their potential application as anticancer agents was furthered.
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Phytochemical investigations of the stem bark, leaves and twigs of Guatteria citriodora resulted in the isolation of eight alkaloids: liriodenine, lysicamine, O-methylmoschatoline, 3-methoxyoxoputerine, palmatine, 3-methoxyguadiscidine, guattescidine and oxoputerine. The structures of the isolated substances were established by extensive spectroscopic techniques (1D and 2D NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS), as well as by comparison with data reported in the literature. The in vitro antimalarial activity of the alkaloidal fractions of the leaves and twigs against Plasmodium falciparum FCR3 showed significant results, with IC50 = 1.07 and 0.33 mg mL-1, respectively. The alkaloidal fraction of the leaves showed moderate activity against Enterococcus faecalis, with IC50 = 125.0 mg mL-1. Antiplasmodial and antibacterial activities are attributed to alkaloidal constituents.
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A glassy carbon electrode modified with ruthenium hexacyanoferrate (RuOHCF) was investigated as an electrocatalyst for the detection of procaine with the aim of quantification in pharmaceutical and forensic samples. The RuOHCF films were prepared by electrochemical deposition, and the parameters used in this process (concentration of RuCl3, K3Fe(CN)6, temperature, and number of cyclic voltammograms recorded in the modification step) were carefully optimized. Based on the optimal conditions achieved, the RuOHCF modified electrode allows the determination of procaine at 0.0 V with a detection limit of 11 nmol L-1using square wave voltammetry.
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The binding of [RuCl2(L)] (L = N,N-bis(7-methyl-2-pyridylmethylene)-1,3-diiminopropane) to bovine and human serum albumin was investigated by the fluorescence quenching technique. The comparison of the quenching effect of serum albumin fluorescence by ruthenium complex allowed the estimation of subdomain IB in BSA and subdomain IIA in HSA as the binding sites for this complex. The results of fluorescence titration revealed that ruthenium complex quenches the intrinsic fluorescence of BSA through a dynamic quenching mechanism, while HSA has a static quenching mechanism. The thermodynamic parameters indicated that hydrophobic forces played a major role in the binding of ruthenium complex to proteins. The process of binding was a spontaneous process in which Gibbs free energy change was negative.
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Investigou-se o comportamento eletroquímico dos dímeros ciclopaladados [Pd(dmba)(mi-X)]2 [X = Cl (1), NCO (2), NCS (3), CN (4)] (dmba = N,N-dimetilbenzilamina) e do monômero [Pd(dmba)(MeCN)2][NO3] (MeCN = acetonitrila). Os resultados experimentais mostraram redução de Pd(II) para Pd(I) para os compostos 1-3, enquanto que somente para 1 observou-se a redução de Pd(I) para Pd(0) em uma única etapa. O complexo 5 mostrou redução de Pd(II) para Pd(0). Observou-se que a estabilidade eletroquímica destes compostos diminuem na seguinte ordem: [Pd(dmba)(mi-CN)]2 (4) > [Pd(dmba)(mi-NCO)]2 (2) > [Pd(dmba)(mi-SCN)]2 (3) > [Pd(dmba)(MeCN)2][NO3] (5) > [Pd(dmba)(mi-Cl)]2 (1).
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Neste trabalho são apresentados resultados proveniente da aplicação da Espectroscopia Mössbauer na investigação de compostos carbonilferro contendo o ligante CS2, [Fe(CO)2(h²-CS2 )(PPh3)2] e [Fe(CO)2(h²-CS2) {P(OPh)3}2]. Nas sínteses dessas espécies, a utilização de TMNO (trimetilaminóxido) como agente descarbonilante mostrou-se bastante eficiente, superando aquelas descritas na literatura que requerem inclusive preparação de compostos precursores. Os resultados de espectroscopia Mössbauer, juntamente com dados no IV e de RMN de 31P, foram conclusivos na proposição da geometria octaédrica distorcida ao redor do átomo de ferro para ambos os compostos investigados.
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Tendo em vista o desacordo entre os comentadores contemporâneos acerca do modo pelo qual o intelecto teorético conhece no "Kitāb al-nafs" de Avicena, investigo se esta atividade se realiza por um sentido interno que é auxiliado pelo intelecto a fim de abstrair a forma material ou se é uma atividade exclusiva do intelecto que não depende das formas materiais, mas apenas da intuição das formas inteligíveis. Contudo, algumas passagens das seções V.5 e V.6, nas quais são descritas a atividade conjunta entre intelecto e os sentidos internos e a sua atividade própria, conduzem à conclusão segundo a qual são necessários dois elementos para que o conhecimento seja realizado: a unificação da multiplicidade e a multiplicação da unidade; em outras palavras, não é suficiente que o intelecto, em conjunto com as faculdades estimativa e cogitativa, conceitualize os termos menor e maior do silogismo, mas ele também precisa intuir o termo médio.
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A Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais (Fapemig) é a única agência de fomento à pesquisa científica, ao desenvolvimento tecnológico e à inovação do Estado. Em decorrência da escassez de estudos sobre a produção científica e sua relação com o fomento de projetos pela Fapemig, este estudo tem por objetivo estabelecer os produtos científicos na área de medicina (artigos científicos nacionais e estrangeiros publicados em periódicos indexados, apresentação de resumos científicos em congressos nacionais e internacionais, e formação de recursos humanos qualificados - orientação de iniciação científica, mestrado, doutorado) verificados a partir do financiamento de projetos de pesquisa do Edital Universal da Fapemig. Com base nos arquivos da agência, foram reportadas as características dos projetos aprovados, bem como a produtividade científica médica gerada entre 1986 e 2002. Nesse período, a Fapemig aprovou 183 projetos na área da medicina. Destes, seis foram retirados do estudo, visto que os coordenadores não tiveram seus currículos Lattes encontrados, por motivos como aposentadoria. Os 177 projetos analisados tiveram 118 pesquisadores distintos como coordenadores, sendo 63,2% do gênero masculino e 36,7% do feminino. Cem por cento dos projetos aprovados foram de instituições públicas, incluindo universidades e outros órgãos públicos. Verificou-se um montante de 630 produtos científicos, sendo o mais comum a apresentação de trabalhos em eventos científicos (41,13%), seguida da orientação de iniciação científica e pós-graduação (29,57%). O indicador menos observado foi a publicação de artigos científicos nacionais e estrangeiros (29,26%). No tocante à publicação de artigos científicos, houve similaridade entre periódicos nacionais e estrangeiros. Entre os periódicos nacionais, destacaram-se: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Cadernos de Saúde Pública. Entre os estrangeiros, destacaram-se Journal of Clinical Pathology e Journal of Medical Microbiology.