Estudo de um compósito de matriz cerâmica com carga de recicláveis para o uso na construção civi

With a view to revitalizing public environments through criteria that include economy, tourism, aesthetics and respect for the environment, this paper proposes a model of kiosk manufactured with composite material blocks, to be employed as a public instrument. . The model consists of a structure composed of planned blocks and manufactured in cement-based composite, gypsum, ground and water, having the styrofoam inside filled with pet bottles of 500 ml dose. The social and environmental issue is the critical point of the work when it can, through the reuse of environmentally harmful materials such as polyethylene terephthalate PET, using such modules for the construction of various areas of Commerce, promoting the protection of the environment combined with the improvement of the quality of life of the population. The tourism factor, which is significant in the economy of the North, is also considered as the modulated kiosk has a visual aspect innovative and differentiated. The environmental issue is addressed by encouraging the reuse of PET material and EPS (polystyrene)

Viabilidade de utilização de um compósito de matriz cerâmica com cargas recicláveis na fabricação de equipamentos solares

Composite materials can be defined as materials formed from two or more constituents with different compositions, structures and properties, which are separated by an interface. The main objective in producing composites is to combine different materials to produce a single device with superior properties to the component unit. The present study used a composite consisting of plaster, cement, EPS, tire, PET and water to build prototype solar attempt to reduce the manufacturing cost of such equipment. It was built two box type solar cookers, a cooler to be cooled by solar energy, a solar dryer and a solar cooker concentration. For these prototypes were discussed the processes of construction and assembly, determination of thermal and mechanical properties, and raising the performance of such solar systems. Were also determined the proportions of the constituents of the composite materials according to specific performance of each prototype designed. This compound proved to be feasible for the manufacture of such equipment, low cost and easy manufacturing and assembly processes

Incorporação de resíduo de perfuração em matriz cerâmica: estabilização por solidificação

One of the waste generated during the drilling of oil wells are gravel which are impregnated of drilling fluid. This residue consists of highly toxic chemicals, including toxic metals. This study suggests an alternative process to the treatment of this waste, by incorporating it the form of raw material in the ceramic matrix , and by solidification and stabilize the metals present, Aluminum (Al), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn) and Zinc (Zn). The raw materials were characterized by the techniques of X ray fluorescence (FRX), X ray diffraction (DRX), laser granulometry (GL), thermogravimetry (TG) and differential thermal analysis (ADT). To evaluate the percentage of gravel effect the environmental and technological properties were obtained from formulations containing 0, 10 and 20 % by weight of gravel in the ceramic matrix. After sintering at temperatures 1080, 1120 and 1160 °C, the samples were tested for water absorption, the linear shrinkage firing, voltage of rupture and solubility. The results obtained showed that the stabilization by solidification, is a viable alternative to safe disposal of waste drilling. Ceramics products can be used in the manufacture of solid bricks

Avaliações térmica e reológica da matriz termoplástica PEKK utilizada em compósitos aeronáuticos

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Encapsulação de nanopartículas de magnetita em matriz de poli(metacrilato de metilacoácido metacrílico) por processo de polimerização em miniemulsão

Magnetic particles are systems with potential use in drug delivery systems, ferrofluids, and effluent treatment. In many situations, such as in biomedical applications, it is necessary to cover magnetic particles with an organic material, as polymers. In this work, magnetic particles were obtained through covering magnetite particles with poly(methyl methacrylate‐comethacrylic acid) via miniemulsion polymerization process. The resultant materials were characterized X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), zeta potential (��) measurements and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). XRD results showed magnetite as the predominant cristalline phase in all samples and that cristallites had nanometric dimensions. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed an increase in polymer thermal stability as a result of magnetite encapsulation. TGA results showed also that the encapsulation efficiency was directly related to nanoparticles s hidrofobicity degree. VSM measurements showed that magnetic polymeric particles were superparamagnetic, so that they may be potentially used for magnetic (bio)separation

Usos potenciais de moringa oleifera lam., uma matriz para produção de biodiesel e tratamento de água no semiárido nordestino

The current environmental crisis demands transformations in the relations among society, nature and development, considering sustainability. In this context, an important theme is replacing fossil fuels with biofuels, such as biodiesel. Moringa oleifera Lam. is a species that can be used as a raw material to produce biodiesel. Besides, it is a multiple purposes plant, which can be used also in water treatment. Thus, the aims of this work were to analyze the anatomical adaptations found in the stem and in the leaf and the seed s oil stores of M. oleifera., to investigate chemical characteristics of M. oleifera s seed oil, considering biodiesel production, and to evaluate the coagulation activity of these seeds in water treatment. Semipermanent histological laminas were made and it follows that the stem has thick cuticle, stomata whose cells guard are below the epidermis line, hollow medulla, druses and tector trichomes as adaptations to climate and soil conditions in which the species is found and the leaf is dorsiventral and it has thick cuticle, tector trichomes and druses. The seed has great reserves of oil. These features favor the use of Moringa oleifera Lam. as a raw material to produce biodiesel in Brazil s Northeast semiarid region. Chemical analysis were made through oil solvent extraction using mechanic stirrer. The oil was analyzed in UV spectrophotometer. A transesterification was made and biodiesel was analyzed in gas chromatography. Oil yield was high and good quality biodiesel was obtained. To evaluate seeds coagulantion activity, coagulation and flocculation essays in jartest were made, using seed extract to treat raw water. Seeds were efficient in cogulation process to treat water. So, they can be used in rudimentary systems or as a raw material to coagulant proteins extraction, as an alternative to traditional coagulants. M. oleifera has characteristics that favor its use to biodiesel production and water treatment

Estudo imuno-histoquímico da presença de miofibroblastos e da expressão do fator transformador de crescimento-beta1, interferon gama, metaloproteinase de matriz 13 e indutor de metaloproteinases de matriz em lesões odontogênicas epiteliais

Myofibroblasts are cells that exhibit a hybrid phenotype, sharing the morphological characteristics of fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells, which is acquired during a process called differentiation. These cells then start to express -SMA, a marker that can be used for their identification. Studies suggest that myofibroblasts are related to the aggressiveness of different tumors and that TGF-1 and IFN- play a role in myofibroblast differentiation, stimulating or inhibiting this differentiation, respectively. The objective of this study was to investigate the role of myofibroblasts in epithelial odontogenic tumors, correlating the presence of these cells with the aggressiveness of the tumor. Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the expression of TGF-1 and IFN- in myofibroblast differentiation, as well as the expression of MMP-13, which is activated by myofibroblasts, and of EMMPRIN (extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer) as a precursor of this MMP. The sample consisted of 20 solid ameloblastomas, 10 unicystic ameloblastomas, 20 odontogenic keratocysts, and 20 adenomatoid odontogenic tumors. For evaluation of myofibroblasts, anti- -SMA-immunoreactive cells were quantified in connective tissue close to the epithelium. Immunoexpression of TGF-1, IFN-, MMP-13 and EMMPRIN was evaluated in the epithelial and connective tissue components, attributing scores of 0 to 4. The results showed a higher concentration of myofibroblasts in solid ameloblastomas (mean of 30.55), followed by odontogenic keratocysts (22.50), unicystic ameloblastomas (20.80), and adenomatoid odontogenic tumors (19.15) (p=0.001). No significant correlation between TGF-1 and IFN- was observed during the process of myofibroblast differentiation. There was also no correlation between the quantity of myofibroblasts and MMP-13 expression. Significant correlations were found between MMP-13 and TGF-1 (r=0.087; p=0.011), between MMP- 13 and IFN- (r=0.348; p=0.003), as well as between EMMPRIN and MMP-13 (r=0.474; p<0.001) and between EMMPRIN and IFN- (r=0.393; p=0.001). The higher quantity of myofibroblasts observed in solid ameloblastomas, odontogenic keratocysts and unicystic ameloblastomas suggests that these cells are one of the factors responsible for the more aggressive biological behavior of these tumors, although the myofibroblast population was not correlated with TGF-1, IFN-, MMP-13 or EMMPRIN. The correlation between MMP- 13 and TGF-1 suggests that the latter induces the expression of this metalloproteinase. The present results also support the well-established role of EMMPRIN as an inducer of MMP-13. Furthermore, the relationship between EMMPRIN and IFN- and between MMP-13 and IFN- suggests synergism in the antifibrotic effect of these markers

Efeito da idade da matriz sobre o desempenho e rendimento de carcaça de frangos de corte

Avaliou-se efeito da idade da matriz sobre as características de desempenho, rendimento de carcaça e partes de frangos de corte, criados até 49 dias de idade. Foram utilizados 3600 pintos de um dia, oriundos de ovos de matrizes da linhagem Ross 308, distribuídos segundo um delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 5×2, com cinco idades de matrizes (29, 41, 58, 68 e 98 semanas) e dois sexos, com quatro repetições de 90 aves cada. Aos 21, 28, 35, 42 e 49 dias de idade, cinco frangos por parcela foram amostrados e abatidos após jejum alimentar de oito horas, para avaliação do rendimento de carcaça e partes. A idade da matriz influenciou (P<0,05) o desempenho das aves na fase inicial de criação (1 a 21 dias); os frangos oriundos de matrizes com 29 semanas de idade apresentaram menor rendimento. A idade da matriz não afetou (P>0,05) o rendimento de carcaça nas idades avaliadas. Os frangos oriundos de matrizes com 29 semanas apresentaram melhor rendimento de peito que aqueles de matrizes com 58 semanas. O sexo influenciou (P<0,05) tanto o desempenho quanto o rendimento de carcaça e partes dos frangos de corte.

Efeito da idade da matriz sobre o rendimento e qualidade da carne de frangos de corte

O experimento foi conduzido na Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia da UNESP, Campus de Botucatu, para avaliar o efeito da idade da matriz no desenvolvimento, rendimento e qualidade da carne de frangos de corte. Ovos de matrizes da linhagen Ross x Ross provenientes de lotes com 29, 41, 58, 68 e 98 semanas de idade foram selecionados e incubados em idênticas condições. Após a eclosão, três mil e seiscentos pintinhos de um dia foram alojados, ao acaso, em um esquema fatorial 5 x 2, ou seja, 5 idades e 2 sexos, e criados até 49 dias de idade. Com 21, 28, 35, 42 e 49 dias de idade, 25 aves de cada tratamento foram selecionadas e abatidas após um período de 8 horas de jejum alimentar. de acordo com resultados obtidos, a idade da matriz afetou (P<0,05) a espessura do filé do peito e o rendimento de carne de peito aos 49 dias de idade, com melhores resultados para frangos originados de matrizes com 29 semanas de idade. O pH do peito e da perna sofreu uma variação bastante acentuada, sendo menor nas aves oriundas de matrizes mais velhas e maior nas aves oriundas de matrizes mais novas. Já a perda de peso por cozimento e a força de cizalhamento não foram afetados pela idade da matriz.

Avaliação das metaloproteinases de matriz -2 e -9 em gatos com desmineralização óssea secundária à tirotoxicose induzida

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Gráfico de controle de VMAX para o monitoramento da matriz de covariâncias

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Os segredos da adoção e o imperativo da matriz bioparental

Este trabalho pretende problematizar a vinculação entre os segredos da adoção e o que aqui proponho como matriz bioparental que, segundo nossa experiência no Projeto Laços de Amor: Adoção, Gênero, Cidadania e Direitos desenvolvido junto ao Departamento de Psicologia Clínica da UNESP, Assis, SP, reforçam o sofrimento, o estigma e a segregação que recaem sobre as pessoas adotadas ou que supostamente o serão. Nesse sentido, destacamos a cultura da adoção, reificadora de estigmas e crenças, como uma referência importante na construção da relação intersubjetiva existente entre pais/mães biológicos, adotivos e crianças adotadas na medida em que, a partir de um referente apoiado na matriz heteronormativa - que pressupõe uma organização continua entre sexo/gênero/desejo -, passa, por isso, a estabelecer a binária distinção entre filhos/as legítimos/as e ilegítimos/as conforme sua origem advinda ou não de laços de sangue.

Gráfico de controle MCMAX para o monitoramento simultâneo do vetor de médias e da matriz de covariâncias

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Resistividade do filme depositado via sol-gel e estado de oxidação do dopante Ce na matriz SnO2

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