Coexistence of Two Kinds of Fluorinated Hydrogenated Micelles as Building Blocks for the Design of Bimodal Mesoporous Silica with Two Ordered Mesopore Networks

A simple and effective route has been developed for the synthesis of bimodal (3.6 and 9.4 nm) mesoporous silica materials that have two ordered interconnected pore networks. Mesostructures have been prepared through the self assembly mechanism by using a mixture of polyoxyethylene fluoroalkyl ether and triblock copolymer as building block. The investigation of the RF8(EO)9/P123/water phase diagram evidences that in the considered surfactant range of concentrations, the system is micellar (L1). DLS measurements indicate that this micellar phase is composed of two types of micelles, the size of the first one at around 7.6 nm corresponds unambiguously to the pure fluorinated micelles. The second type of micelles at higher diameter consists of fluorinated micelles which have accommodated a weak fraction of P123 molecules. Thus, in this study the bimodal mesoporous silica are really templated by two kinds of micelles.

Tailored Jeffamine molecular tools for ordering mesoporous Silica

Herein, we report the formation of organized mesoporous silica materials prepared from a novel nonionic gemini surfactant, myristoyl-end capped Jeffamine, synthesized from a polyoxyalkyleneamine (ED900). The behavior of the modified Jeffamine in water was first investigated. A direct micellar phase (L1) and a hexagonal (H1) liquid crystal were found. The structure of the micelles was investigated from the SAXS and the analysis by Generalized Indirect Fourier Transformation (GIFT), which show that the particles are globular of coreshell type. The myristoyl chains, located at the ends of the amphiphile molecule are assembled to form the core of the micelles and, as a consequence, the molecules are folded over on themselves. Mesoporous materials were then synthesized from the self-assembly mechanism. The recovered materials were characterized by SAXS measurements, nitrogen adsorptiondesorption analysis, transmission and scanning electron microscopy. The results clearly evidence that by modifying the synthesis parameters, such as the surfactant/silica precursor molar ratio and the hydrothermal conditions, one can control the size and the nanostructuring of the resulting material. It was observed that, the lower the temperature of the hydrothermal treatment, the better the mesopore ordering.

Phase behavior and rheological analysis of reverse liquid crystals and W/I2, W/H2 gel emulsions using an amphiphilic block copolymer.

This article reports the phase behavior determi- nation of a system forming reverse liquid crystals and the formation of novel disperse systems in the two-phase region. The studied system is formed by water, cyclohexane, and Pluronic L-121, an amphiphilic block copolymer considered of special interest due to its aggregation and structural proper- ties. This system forms reverse cubic (I2) and reverse hexagonal (H2) phases at high polymer concentrations. These reverse phases are of particular interest since in the two-phase region, stable high internal phase reverse emulsions can be formed. The characterization of the I2 and H2 phases and of the derived gel emulsions was performed with small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and rheometry, and the influence of temperature and water content was studied. TheH2 phase experimented a thermal transition to an I2 phase when temperature was increased, which presented an Fd3m structure. All samples showed a strong shear thinning behavior from low shear rates. The elasticmodulus (G0) in the I2 phase was around 1 order of magnitude higher than in theH2 phase. G0 was predominantly higher than the viscousmodulus (G00). In the gel emulsions,G0 was nearly frequency-independent, indicating their gel type nature. Contrarily to water-in-oil (W/O) normal emulsions, in W/I2 and W/H2 gel emulsions, G0, the complex viscosity (|η*|), and the yield stress (τ0) decreased with increasing water content, since the highly viscous microstructure of the con- tinuous phase was responsible for the high viscosity and elastic behavior of the emulsions, instead of the volumefraction of dispersed phase and droplet size. A rheological analysis, in which the cooperative flow theory, the soft glass rheology model, and the slip plane model were analyzed and compared, was performed to obtain one single model that could describe the non-Maxwellian behavior of both reverse phases and highly concentrated emulsions and to characterize their microstructure with the rheological properties.

Alcóxidos como precursores na síntese de novos materiais através do processo sol-gel

An overview about the role of alkoxides in the most recent uses of the sol-gel process in the synthesis of new materials is presented. Special attention is focused on the uses of silicon, aluminum, zirconium and titanium alkoxides. This review shows that the alkoxides enable the synthesis of new matrices with controlled surface area, acidity and porosity, as well as some unusual properties. The property associated with the solubility of metal alkoxides opens enormous possibilities of combining them for the synthesis films of powders with a very large range of metal compositions.

Ultra-trace monitoring of copper in environmental and biological samples by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry after separation and preconcentration by using octadecyl silica membrane disks modified by a new schiff's base

Ultra-trace amounts of Cu(II) were separated and preconcentrated by solid phase extraction on octadecyl-bonded silica membrane disks modified with a new Schiff,s base (Bis- (2-Hydroxyacetophenone) -2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediimine) (SBTD) followed by elution and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometric detection. The method was applied as a separation and detection method for copper(II) in environmental and biological samples. Extraction efficiency and the influence of sample matrix, flow rate, pH, and type and minimum amount of stripping acid were investigated. The concentration factor and detection limit of the proposed method are 500 and 12.5 pg mL-1, respectively.

A novel method for fast enrichment and monitoring of hexavalent and trivalent chromium at the ppt level with modified silica MCM-41 and its determination by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry

Chromium(III) at the ng L-1 level was extracted using partially silylated MCM-41 modified by a tetraazamacrocyclic compound (TAMC) and determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emision spectrometry (ICP OES). The extraction time and efficiency, pH and flow rate, type and minimum amount of stripping acid, and break- through volume were investigated. The method's enrichment factor and detection limit are 300 and 45.5 pg mL-1, respectively. The maximum capacity of the 10 mg of modified silylated MCM-41 was found to be 400.5±4.7 µg for Cr(III). The method was applied to the determination of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in the wastewater of the chromium electroplating industry and in environmental and biological samples (black tea, hot and black pepper).

Atomic diffusion induced by stress relaxation in InGaAs/GaAs epitaxial layers

The origin of the microscopic inhomogeneities in InxGa1-xAs layers grown on GaAs by molecular beam epitaxy is analyzed through the optical absorption spectra near the band gap. It is seen that, for relaxed thick layers of about 2.8μm, composition inhomogeneities are responsible for the band edge smoothing into the whole compositional range (0.05layers strain inhomogeneities are dominant. This evolution in line with layer thickness is due to the atomic diffusion at the surface during growth, induced by the strain inhomogeneities that arise from stress relaxation. In consequence, the strain variations present in the layer are converted into composition variations during growth. This process is energetically favorable as it diminishes elastic energy. An additional support to this hypothesis is given by a clear proportionality between the magnitude of the composition variations and the mean strain

Microwave Slot Transmission Line Filled with Ferroelectric and Ferromagnetic Layers

Now when the technology is fast developing it is very important to investigate new hybrid structures. One way is to use ferrite ferroelectric layered structures. Theoretical and experimental investigation of such structures was made. These structures have advantages of both layers and it is possible to tune the behavior of this structure by external electric and magnetic field. But these structures have some disadvantages connected with presence of thick ferroelectric layer. One way to overcome this problem is to use slotline. So this is another new way to create hybrid ferrite ferroelectric structures, but it is needed to create new theory and find experimental proof that the behavior of these structures can be tuned with external magnetic and electric fields.

Estudio clínico del tratamiento de las exóstosis digitales mediante la implantación de un gel biocompatible

Antecedentes: La exóstosis digital es una patología común que se presenta con frecuencia en las consultas de podología. A pesar del alto grado de incidencia es una entidad clínica muy poco estudiada. En la actualidad, los tratamientos propuestos para resolver esta patología son el tratamiento conservador mediante ortesis de silicona y el tratamiento quirúrgico consistente en la resección de la exostosis. Consideramos necesario otra alternativa de tratamiento como la infiltración de un gel de Poliacrilamida (PAAG) que presente mayores beneficios y menos inconvenientes a los pacientes que los tratamientos propuestos hasta el momento. Material y Métodos: Estudio realizado durante los meses de octubre de 2006 y febrero de 2009, sobre 54 pacientes (2 varones y 52 mujeres) de edades comprendidas entre 43 y 85 años afectados de exostosis digital. Se procede a la infiltración de un gel biocompatible en la zona de la exostosis para aislar la misma y evitar presiones según técnica de infiltración descrita. Todos los pacientes firman el documento de consentimiento informado. Los datos fueron recogidos de forma objetiva y subjetivamente en cada uno de los pacientes. La posterior evaluación de los datos y su tratamiento estadístico se llevó a cabo de forma disociada y anónima. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el paquete estadístico SPSS-PC 17.0. Resultados: El heloma interdigital en 4º espacio y 5º dedo se presentó en el 35,2% de los casos; el heloma en dorso del 5º dedo en el 29,6%; el heloma en dorso de dedo central en el 11,1% de los casos; heloma interdigital en 4º espacio y 4º dedo en el 9,3%; y el resto de lesiones primarias en un 14,9% del total de los casos. De cada uno de los casos se observó: tratamientos previos, cantidad de fármaco infiltrada, reacción al fármaco, controles y satisfacción del paciente al tratamiento. A un 57,4% de los pacientes no se les había realizado ningún tratamiento previo, mientras que a un 33,3% se le había realizado una ortesis de silicona. Analizando la cantidad de PAAG infiltrado en cada caso nos resultó una media de 0,542 cc con una desviación típica de 0,2237 cc. La cantidad mínima fue de 0,20 cc, hasta un máximo de 1,50 cc. La reacción observada al fármaco a las 24 y 48 horas de la infiltración fue prácticamente la misma que la del periodo inicial, observándose el habón en ambos tiempos de valoración. Se practicaron cuatro controles posinfiltración a la semana, al mes, a los tres meses y a los seis meses, en los que a seis meses pudimos concluir que en la mayoría de los casos ? 45 de 54 - persistió el habón de PAAG del inicio. La satisfacción se valora a la semana, al mes, a los tres meses y a los seis meses siendo a los 6 meses el grado de satisfacción de los pacientes del 98%. Conclusiones: El tratamiento del heloma provocado por exostosis digital mediante infiltración de gel de poliacrilamida según la técnica protocolizada en este estudio clínico es factible, reproductible y eficaz. Alcanzando el producto un alto nivel de tolerancia y adaptación a las estructuras anatómicas y disminuyendo los efectos secundarios, lo que nos hace afirmar que es una técnica segura con la que hemos obtenido óptimos resultados en lo que se refiere a efectividad del tratamiento y disminución del dolor. Podemos concluir que la infiltración de gel de poliacrilamida se convierte una nueva opción de tratamiento en el caso de exostosis digitales.

Estudio clínico del tratamiento de las exóstosis digitales mediante la implantación de un gel biocompatible

Antecedentes: La exóstosis digital es una patología común que se presenta con frecuencia en las consultas de podología. A pesar del alto grado de incidencia es una entidad clínica muy poco estudiada. En la actualidad, los tratamientos propuestos para resolver esta patología son el tratamiento conservador mediante ortesis de silicona y el tratamiento quirúrgico consistente en la resección de la exostosis. Consideramos necesario otra alternativa de tratamiento como la infiltración de un gel de Poliacrilamida (PAAG) que presente mayores beneficios y menos inconvenientes a los pacientes que los tratamientos propuestos hasta el momento. Material y Métodos: Estudio realizado durante los meses de octubre de 2006 y febrero de 2009, sobre 54 pacientes (2 varones y 52 mujeres) de edades comprendidas entre 43 y 85 años afectados de exostosis digital. Se procede a la infiltración de un gel biocompatible en la zona de la exostosis para aislar la misma y evitar presiones según técnica de infiltración descrita. Todos los pacientes firman el documento de consentimiento informado. Los datos fueron recogidos de forma objetiva y subjetivamente en cada uno de los pacientes. La posterior evaluación de los datos y su tratamiento estadístico se llevó a cabo de forma disociada y anónima. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el paquete estadístico SPSS-PC 17.0. Resultados: El heloma interdigital en 4º espacio y 5º dedo se presentó en el 35,2% de los casos; el heloma en dorso del 5º dedo en el 29,6%; el heloma en dorso de dedo central en el 11,1% de los casos; heloma interdigital en 4º espacio y 4º dedo en el 9,3%; y el resto de lesiones primarias en un 14,9% del total de los casos. De cada uno de los casos se observó: tratamientos previos, cantidad de fármaco infiltrada, reacción al fármaco, controles y satisfacción del paciente al tratamiento. A un 57,4% de los pacientes no se les había realizado ningún tratamiento previo, mientras que a un 33,3% se le había realizado una ortesis de silicona. Analizando la cantidad de PAAG infiltrado en cada caso nos resultó una media de 0,542 cc con una desviación típica de 0,2237 cc. La cantidad mínima fue de 0,20 cc, hasta un máximo de 1,50 cc. La reacción observada al fármaco a las 24 y 48 horas de la infiltración fue prácticamente la misma que la del periodo inicial, observándose el habón en ambos tiempos de valoración. Se practicaron cuatro controles posinfiltración a la semana, al mes, a los tres meses y a los seis meses, en los que a seis meses pudimos concluir que en la mayoría de los casos ? 45 de 54 - persistió el habón de PAAG del inicio. La satisfacción se valora a la semana, al mes, a los tres meses y a los seis meses siendo a los 6 meses el grado de satisfacción de los pacientes del 98%. Conclusiones: El tratamiento del heloma provocado por exostosis digital mediante infiltración de gel de poliacrilamida según la técnica protocolizada en este estudio clínico es factible, reproductible y eficaz. Alcanzando el producto un alto nivel de tolerancia y adaptación a las estructuras anatómicas y disminuyendo los efectos secundarios, lo que nos hace afirmar que es una técnica segura con la que hemos obtenido óptimos resultados en lo que se refiere a efectividad del tratamiento y disminución del dolor. Podemos concluir que la infiltración de gel de poliacrilamida se convierte una nueva opción de tratamiento en el caso de exostosis digitales.

Síntese e estudo de ortossilicatos de zinco luminescentes com aplicação da técnica sol-gel

Usually, the concepts of the Sol-Gel technique are not applied in experimental chemistry courses. This work presents a feasible experiment for chemistry instruction, which involves the synthesis of luminescent materials - Zn2SiO4, with and without Mn2+ as a dopant - by the Sol-Gel technique. The obtained materials were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-Ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy and luminescence measures by UV-vis spectroscopy. The results allow the students to confirm the luminescent properties of the zinc orthosilicate luminophores as well as the structural features expected from literature data.

Estudo de liberação e permeação in vitro do diclofenaco de dietilamônio em microemulsão gel-like

The goal of this study was to produce and characterize a new microemulsion gel-like carrier system (MEG) by using the pseudo-ternary phase-diagram concept. The diclofenac diethylamine (DDA) was incorporated in the MEG and its in vitro release and permeation profiles were performed using Franz-type diffusion cells. The results revealed that the commercial DDA emulgel provided significantly higher Kp of DDA (2.2-fold) as compared to the MEG. Similar data were obtained in the permeation studies in which DDA Kp 4.7-fold higher. Therefore, MEG presents higher potential as a topical delivery system for DDA when compared to the commercial DDA emulgel.

Obtaining high purity silica from rice hulls

Many routes for extracting silica from rice hulls are based on direct calcining. These methods, though, often produce silica contaminated with inorganic impurities. This work presents the study of a strategy for obtaining silica from rice hulls with a purity level adequate for applications in electronics. The technique is based on two leaching steps, using respectively aqua regia and Piranha solutions, which extract the organic matrix and inorganic impurities. The material was characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), powder x-ray diffraction (XRD), x-ray fluorescence (XRF), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), particle size analysis by laser diffraction (LPSA) and thermal analysis.

De silica ex solutione alkalina per barytam praecipitata

Arkit: 1 arkintunnukseton lehti, A-B4 C1.

De silica ex solutione alkalina per calcem praecipitata

Dedicatio: Pierre Jean Bladh [ransk. pr.], Israël Holstius.