La production et la diffusion des céramiques utilitaires de style à bandes à Argilos et dans le nord de l'Égée aux périodes archaïque et classique.

Thèse doctorale effectuée en cotutelle au département d'histoire de l'Université de Montréal et à l'École doctorale d'archéologie de l'Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - UMR 7041, Archéologies et Sciences de l'Antiquité - Archéologie du monde grec.

Compositional data analysis in archaeometry

We shall call an n × p data matrix fully-compositional if the rows sum to a constant, and sub-compositional if the variables are a subset of a fully-compositional data set1. Such data occur widely in archaeometry, where it is common to determine the chemical composition of ceramic, glass, metal or other artefacts using techniques such as neutron activation analysis (NAA), inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICPS), X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) etc. Interest often centres on whether there are distinct chemical groups within the data and whether, for example, these can be associated with different origins or manufacturing technologies

Espeleotemas de ópalo y pseudocarst granítico

The amorphous silica (opal-A) speleothems associated to the open structural system of granitic rocks where the slow circulation of runoff is produced are mainly the result of the biological degradation of the rock. These speleothems are found in many different geographic, climatic and geological environments though always associated to granitoids. They show two different morphologies: cylindrical or long bodies and laminar or layered forms. They are internally formed by a mass of clasts and spheres of opal-Awith a porous texture that evolves to compact and massive due to the reiteration of the re-dissolution/re-precipitation of the amorphous opal by the water that circulates through it after each rainfall period. A final characteristic of each growth stage (end of rainy period) is the development of whiskers of minerals, normally gypsum, on the water output points of the speleothems. The dimensions of the speleothems are millimetric (length and/or thickness). In this paper their morphology and mineralogy are described based on their study by SEM, XRD and XRF, and there is established a new and more complete genetic hypothesis than the one that exists up to now to understand their formation

Syntheses and spectroscopy of diamine complexes of Zn(II) and Cd(II) ethylxanthates and the molecular structures of [M(S2COEt)(2)TMEDA]: formation of US nanoparticles from [Cd(S2COEt)(2)] and [Cd(S2COEt)(2)TMEDA]

The zinc and cadmium ethylxanthate complexes of N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA), [M(S2COEt)(2)TMEDA], were synthesized and characterized with infrared, H-1 and C-13 NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and X-ray crystallography. Whereas the cadmium complex has a six-coordinate {CdS4N2} centre with bidentate xanthate ligands, the zinc complex contains four coordinate {ZnS2N2} zinc with two monodentate xanthate groups. The cadmium species [Cd(S2COEt)(2)(diamine)] (where diamine = N,N-dimethylethylenediamine or N,N'-diisopropylethylenediamine) were also synthesized. The surfactant-assisted formation of nanoparticles from [Cd(S2COEt)(2)] and [Cd(S2COEt)(2)TMEDA] was studied with TEM, XRD and XRF techniques. From [Cd(S2COEt)(2)], spherical nanoparticle aggregates 140-200 nm in diameter were obtained but from [Cd(S2COEt)(2)TMEDA], single nanoparticles were produced with estimated diameters in the range of 4-7 nm and almost no aggregation. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Kerb and urban increment of highly time-resolved trace elements in PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.0 winter aerosol in London during ClearfLo 2012

Ambient concentrations of trace elements with 2 h time resolution were measured in PM10–2.5, PM2.5–1.0 and PM1.0–0.3 size ranges at kerbside, urban background and rural sites in London during winter 2012. Samples were collected using rotating drum impactors (RDIs) and subsequently analysed with synchrotron radiation-induced X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (SR-XRF). Quantification of kerb and urban increments (defined as kerb-to-urban and urban-to-rural concentration ratios, respectively), and assessment of diurnal and weekly variability provided insight into sources governing urban air quality and the effects of urban micro-environments on human exposure. Traffic-related elements yielded the highest kerb increments, with values in the range of 10.4 to 16.6 for SW winds (3.3–6.9 for NE) observed for elements influenced by brake wear (e.g. Cu, Sb, Ba) and 5.7 to 8.2 for SW (2.6–3.0 for NE) for other traffic-related processes (e.g. Cr, Fe, Zn). Kerb increments for these elements were highest in the PM10–2.5 mass fraction, roughly twice that of the PM1.0–0.3 fraction. These elements also showed the highest urban increments (~ 3.0), although no difference was observed between brake wear and other traffic-related elements. All elements influenced by traffic exhibited higher concentrations during morning and evening rush hours, and on weekdays compared to weekends, with the strongest trends observed at the kerbside site, and additionally enhanced by winds coming directly from the road, consistent with street canyon effects. Elements related to mineral dust (e.g. Al, Si, Ca, Sr) showed significant influences from traffic-induced resuspension, as evidenced by moderate kerb (3.4–5.4 for SW, 1.7–2.3 for NE) and urban (~ 2) increments and increased concentrations during peak traffic flow. Elements related to regional transport showed no significant enhancement at kerb or urban sites, with the exception of PM10–2.5 sea salt (factor of up to 2), which may be influenced by traffic-induced resuspension of sea and/or road salt. Heavy-duty vehicles appeared to have a larger effect than passenger vehicles on the concentrations of all elements influenced by resuspension (including sea salt) and wearing processes. Trace element concentrations in London were influenced by both local and regional sources, with coarse and intermediate fractions dominated by traffic-induced resuspension and wearing processes and fine particles influenced by regional transport.

Thermoluminescence properties of natural zoisite mineral under gamma-irradiations and high temperature annealing

Natural silicate mineral of zoisite, Ca(2)Al(3)(SiO(4))(Si(2)O(7))O(OH), has been investigated concerning gamma-radiation, UV-radiation and high temperature annealing effects on thermoluminescence (TL). X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurement confirmed zoisite structure and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis revealed besides Si, Al and Ca that are the main crystal components, other oxides of Fe, Mg, Cr, Na, K, Sr, Ti, Ba and Mn which are present in more than 0.05 wt%. The TL glow curve of natural sample contains (130-150), (340-370) and (435-475)degrees C peaks. Their shapes indicated a possibility that they are result of composition of two or more peaks strongly superposed, a fact confirmed by deconvolution method. Once pre-annealed at 600 degrees C for 1 h, the shape of the glow curves change and the zoisite acquires high sensitivity. Several peaks between 100 and 400 degrees C appear superposed, and the high temperature peak around 435 degrees C cannot be seen. The ultraviolet radiation, on the other hand, produces one TL peak around 130 degrees C and the second one around 200 degrees C and no more. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Evaluation of trace element levels in muscles, liver and gonad of fish species from Sao Francisco River of the Parana Brazilian state by using SR-TXRF technique

This study is focused on the analysis of an accumulation of inorganic elements in muscles, liver and gonad of seven fish species from Sao Francisco River located in the Parana state of Brazil. Concentrations of the elements were determined using the SR-TXRF technique. In the muscles of fish species, negative length dependent relationships were observed for chromium and zinc ion absorption. The obtained results showed that accumulated Cr ions values are above the limits defined in the Brazilian legislative norm on food. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.

Water quality assessment of Toledo River and determination of metal concentrations by using SR-TXRF technique

The region of Toledo River, Parana, Brazil is characterized by intense anthropogenic activities. Hence, metal concentrations and physical-chemical parameters of Toledo River water were determined in order to complete an environmental evaluation catalog. Samples were collected monthly during one year period at seven different sites from the source down the river mouth, physical-chemical variables were analyzed, and major metallic ions were measured. Metal analysis was performed by using the synchrotron radiation total reflection X-ray fluorescence technique. A statistical analysis was applied to evaluate the reliability of experimental data. The analysis of obtained results have shown that a strong correlation between physical-chemical parameters existed among sites 1 and 7, suggesting that organic pollutants were mainly responsible for decreasing the Toledo River water quality.

Root uptake and reduction of hexavalent chromium by aquatic macrophytes as assessed by high-resolution X-ray emission

Aquatic macrophytes Salvinia auriculata, Pistia stratiotes and Eichhornia crassipes were chosen to investigate the Cr(VI) reduced by root-based biosorption in a chromium uptake experiment, using a high-resolution XRF technique. These plants were grown in hydroponics medium supplied with non-toxic Cr concentrations during a 27-day metal uptake experiment. The high-resolution Cr-K beta fluorescence spectra for dried root tissues and Cr reference material (100% Cr, Cr(2)O(3), and CrO(3)) were measured using an XRF spectrometer. For all species of aquatic plant treated with Cr(VI), the energy of the Cr-K beta(2,5) line was shifted around 8 eV below the same spectral line identified for the Cr(VI) reference, but it was also near to the line identified for the Cr(III) reference. Moreover, there was a lack of the strong Cr-K beta"" line assigned to the Cr(VI) reference material within the Cr(VI)-treated plant spectra, suggesting the reduction of Cr(VI) for other less toxic oxidation states of Cr. As all Cr-K beta spectra of root tissue species were compared, the peak energies and lineshape patterns of the Cr-K beta(2,5) line are coincident for the same aquatic plant species, when they were treated with Cr(III) and Cr(VI). Based on the experimental evidence, the Cr(VI) reduction process has happened during metal biosorption by these plants. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Determination of Total Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulfur in Silicates, Silicate Rocks, Soils and Sediments

Determinations of the volatile elements carbon, hydrogen, sulfur and nitrogen in many geological RM, performed with the LECO CHN and SC analysers, are presented. The method allowed the determination of S in concentrations from a few % m/m to 0.001% m/m or less, of C from % m/m to 0.01% m/m and of H from % m/m to 0.004% m/m. Accuracy was usually better than the XRF method (for S). All obtained values passed the Sutarno-Steger test, which establishes that vertical bar(mean(analysed) - mean(certified))vertical bar/ S(certified) < 2, for the cases with an appropriate number of determinations (n > 10 for each element). It was possible to perform routine determination of C, H and S with the instrumentation, coupled with the determination of major and minor elements in geological materials. Determination of nitrogen could also be performed on an exploratory basis, with improvements in the method dependent on the future availability of more reference materials with reliable composition of this element.

Metal contamination in urban park soils of SA o pound Paulo

There has been little research on metal concentration levels in urban soils of SA o pound Paulo, a city with 19 million inhabitants with severe pollution problems. In the present study, the concentration of As, Ba, Cr, Cu, Pb, Sb and Zn, were determined by INAA and XRF in surface soil samples from 7 public parks located within SA o pound Paulo city. The results obtained showed that soils of SA o pound Paulo public parks present concentration levels of the studied elements higher than the reference values for soils in SA o pound Paulo State. Traffic related elements such as Cu, Pb and Zn presented high concentrations in parks located near avenues of highly dense traffic and may be associated to vehicular sources.

Photocatalyst TiO(2)-Co: the effect of doping depth profile on methylene blue degradation

In this work, we study the effect of doping depth profile on the photocatalytic and surface properties of TiO(2) films. Two thin film layers of TiO(2) (200 nm) and Co (5 nm), respectively, were deposited by physical evaporation on glass substrate. These films were annealed for 1 s at 100 and 400 A degrees C and the Co layer was removed by chemical etching. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) phase images showed changes in the surface in function of thermal treatment. The grazing-incidence X-ray fluorescence (GIXRF) measurements indicated that the thermal treatment caused migration of Co atoms to below the surface, the depths found were between 19 and 29 nm. The contact angle showed distinct values in function of the doped profile or Co surface concentration. The UV-vis spectra presented a red shift with the increasing of thermal treatment. Photocatalytical assays were performed by methylene blue discoloration and the higher activity was found for TiO(2)-Co treated at 400 A degrees C, the ESI-MS showed the fragments formed during the methylene blue decomposition.

The interaction between atoms of Au and Cu with clean Si(111) surface: A study combining synchrotron radiation grazing incidence X-ray fluorescence analysis and theoretical calculations

In order to evaluate the interactions between Au/Cu atoms and clean Si(l 11) surface, we used synchrotron radiation grazing incidence X-ray fluorescence analysis and theoretical calculations. Optimized geometries and energies on different adsorption sites indicate that the binding energies at different adsorption sites are high, suggesting a strong interaction between metal atom and silicon surface. The Au atom showed higher interaction than Cu atom. The theoretical and experimental data showed good agreement. Crown Copyright (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Emprego da sulfatação na recuperação de metais de lodos galvânicos

Este trabalho relata um estudo de sulfatação, em escala laboratorial, com objetivo de propor um tratamento para a recuperação seletiva de determinados metais presentes em lodos galvânicos (LG). Os metais de interesse são cobre, zinco e níquel e o agente promotor da sulfatação é a pirita, obtida de rejeitos de carvão mineral. A particularidade deste tratamento é o emprego simultâneo de dois resíduos perigosos como matériasprimas. Estes resíduos são gerados em grande quantidade em sítios de extração de carvão (rejeito piritoso) e empresas galvânicas (lodo galvânico). Os resíduos foram caracterizados por fluorescência de raios X (XRF), distribuição granulométrica e percentual de umidade. A caracterização química apresentou lodos com alta concentração de cobre, maior do que 14% (base seca). Na etapa de sulfatação, o lodo galvânico foi misturado com o rejeito piritoso e os parâmetros avaliados foram: razão lodo galvânico/rejeito piritoso, temperatura de sulfatação e tempo de patamar. Depois da sulfatação, o produto da reação foi lixiviado com água, em temperatura ambiente, por 15 min. Nesta etapa hidrometalúrgica, os parâmetros variáveis foram tempo de lixiviação e concentração de sólidos na polpa.As condições que melhor refletem o compromisso de recuperar os metais de interesse e a viabilidade econômica do processo foram alcançados com a razão 1:0,4 lodo galvânico/rejeito piritoso, 90 min de patamar e 550ºC de temperatura de sulfatação, para a etapa pirometalúrgica e 15 min de lixiviação e 14g.L-1 de sólidos em polpa como condições hidrometalúrgicas. Estas condições propiciaram a recuperação de 60% de zinco, 49% de níquel e 50% de cobre.

Catalisadores de vanádio (V) contendo ligante tris(pirazolil)borato : rotas de imobilização e avaliação em polimerização de etileno

As sínteses, caracterizações e estudos referentes a polimerização do etileno de uma série de complexos {TpMs*}V(NtBu)Cl2 (1), {TpMs*}V(O)Cl2 (2), {TpMePh]V(NtBu)Cl2 (3) e {Tp*}V(O)Cl2 (4) são descritas. A reação destes complexos com MAO geram espécies catalíticas ativas para a polimerização do etileno. Para as reações de polimerização realizadas em tolueno a 30°C, as atividades variaram entre 71 e 1.126 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm. A atividade mais alta foi obtida usando o precursor catalítico 1. As curvas de DSC mostraram a formação de polietileno de alta densidade com temperaturas de fusão entre 134 e 141ºC. Visando a obtenção de catalisadores suportados, o complexo 1 foi imobilizado através do método direto sobre os seguintes suportes inorgânicos: SiO2, SiO2 modificada com MAO, SiO2-Al2O3, MCM-41, MgO e MgCl2. O teor de metal imobilizado, determinado por XRF, permaneceu entre 0,22 e 0,50 % g V/g suporte (p/p %).Os maiores teores de metal foram encontrados para os suportes com maiores áreas superficiais (SiO2–Al2O3 e MCM-41). Todos os sistemas mostraram-se ativos na polimerização do etileno na presença de MAO ou TiBA/MAO (1:1) (Al/V = 1000). A atividade catalítica mostrou-se dependente da natureza do suporte, ficando esta entre 8 e 89 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm. Os melhores resultados foram obtidos para sílica. Suportes ácidos ou básicos forneceram sistemas catalíticos menos ativos. Os polietilenos apresentaram pesos moleculares médios (Mw) superiores a 2.000.000 g/mol, sugerindo a produção de polímeros com ultra-alto peso molecular. Baseado nos resultados referentes a imobilização de 1, o complexo 2 foi imobilizado sobre SiO2 e SiO2 modificada com MAO. As reações de polimerização deste catalisador suportado foram realizadas em tolueno a 30ºC, utilizando MAO ou TiBA/MAO (1:1) (Al/V = 1000). Os resultados de atividade variaram entre 7 e 236 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm, sendo a maior atividade encontrada para o sistema suportado 2/SiO2/MAO(4,0 % Al/SiO2) na presença da mistura de cocatalisadores TiBA/MAO (1:1). Os complexos 1 e 2 foram imobilizados “in situ” utilizando SiO2 e SiO2/MAO (4,0 % em peso de Al/SiO2) como suportes, empregando 0,02 % em peso de V/g suporte. Todos os sistemas estudados foram ativos nas reações de polimerização do etileno. Para o complexo 1, a maior atividade (1.903 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm) foi obtida utilizando o sistema 1/SiO2/MAO (4,0 % em peso de Al/SiO2) na presença do MAO. Cabe ressaltar que, para este sistema catalítico, o uso de TMA ao invés de MAO proporciona a formação de um sistema catalítico altamente ativo (1.342 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm). A maior atividade (1.882 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm) para o complexo 2 foi encontrada quando o mesmo foi suportado “in situ” sobre SiO2, utilizando MAO como cocatalisador. O catalisador de vanádio preparado “in situ” sobre o suporte na presença do MAO apresentou uma atividade catalítica de 22 kg de PE/mol[V]·h·atm) sendo a mesma inferior àquela obtida utilizando o sistema via imobilização do catalisador “in situ”. Várias rotas sintéticas (hidrolíticas e não-hidrolíticas) objetivando a preparação “in situ” do catalisador sobre sílicas-híbridas foram empregadas, entretanto todas as tentativas falharam devido à alta reatividade do grupo NCO com alguns reagentes empregados no processo de preparação das mesmas. Uma série de catalisadores híbridos foram preparados pela combinação e imobilização seqüencial de {TpMs*}V(NtBu)Cl2 (1) e [LFeCl2] (8) (L = 2,6-bis(imino)piridila) sobre SiO2/MAO (4,0% em peso de Al/SiO2) em diferentes proporções (1:1) e (1:3). Todos os sistemas foram ativos na polimerização do etileno na presença de MAO como cocatalisador. A atividade mostrou-se dependente da natureza do complexo e da ordem de imobilização. A maior atividade foi obtida para o sistema V/Fe/SMAO-4 (1:1) (117 kg de PE/mol[M]·h·atm). Baseado nas curvas de DSC, diferentes tipos de PE podem ser obtidos dependendo da natureza do complexo imobilizado e da ordem da adição dos catalisadores no suporte. Para os sistemas híbridos, a presença do Fe determina a formação de PE com dois picos de fusão.