Choosing the right solvent is critical for many industrial applications. A useful property for selection of solvents is their solubility parameters. This concept of solubility parameters is central to this thesis and has been used in two different case studies of material treatment applications. Silicone rubber (crosslinked poly(dimethyl siloxane), PDMS) has many favorable material properties making it useful in biomedical devices. However, a limiting aspect of its material properties is a hydrophobic surface. The aim of this work was to prepare a hydrophilic PDMS material while retaining the transparency of the material. To do this, PDMS was combined with a hydrophilic polymer, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). A two-step IPN synthesis method was developed and it was found that the solvent used for polymerization of PVP had a significant influence on the water-wettability and the transparency of the PVP/PDMS IPN. Several different analytical techniques were used for determining the degree of phase separation in the PVP/PDMS IPN. It was found, by using microscopy techniques, that the PVP phase domains varied between 200 nm up to a few micrometers, and the size of the phase domains was correlated to the solvent used for polymerization of the IPN. The second topic for which solvent effects were explored was for the use of mesoporous silica particles as potential drug delivery devices. In the present work a drug molecule, ibuprofen, was loaded into mesoporous silica particles using different solvents, and in addition adsorption isotherms were established in each solvent. The maximum loading of ibuprofen in the mesoporous material was achieved when using a nonpolar solvent, in particular liquid carbon dioxide was successfully used. One of the advantages of using liquid carbon dioxide is that no solvent residues are left in the final material, which is important for pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, it was concluded that ibuprofen was stored in an X-ray amorphous form in the mesoporous particles. Release studies in water showed a rapid release of ibuprofen from the mesoporous silica particles, while the dissolution of samples with crystalline ibuprofen was slower. This was verified to be an effect of a larger exposed ibuprofen area in the ibuprofen-loaded mesoporous silica particles, and it was concluded that the intrinsic dissolution rate for the samples were identical.

In this thesis, a direct method of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) technique has been developed to measure the adhesion forces between BSA and two different surfaces: mica (a hydrophilic surface); and polystyrene (a hydrophobic surface); in PBS solution. We have shown possible to measure interactions between proteins and substrate surface directly without any modification to the substrate and the AFM tip; this means protein molecules can keep the natural elastic property within the force measurements. The average measured value of adhesion forces between BSA and mica is 0.036 ± 0.002 nN, and between BSA and polystyrene is 0.066 ± 0.003 nN. The polystyrene surface is more adhesive to BSA than the mica surface. This is consistent with previous research, which assessed that hydrophobic surfaces enhance protein adhesion but hydrophilic surfaces do not.

Les catécholamines et les indolamines font partie de la famille des neurotransmetteurs. Un déséquilibre dans leur concentration peut être associé à différentes maladies telles les maladies de Parkinson et Alzheimer, la dépression ou la schizophrénie. C’est pourquoi le développement de méthodes de dosage spécifiques et très sensibles du fait de leurs très faibles teneurs dans les fluides biologiques est nécessaire. Dans un premier temps nous avons développé une méthode chromatographique en appariement d’ions (IP-LC) utilisant des colonnes C18 de nouvelle génération (monolithique et « fused core ») et l’acide nonafluoropentanoïque, comme agent d’appariement d’ions volatil. Cette méthode est compatible avec une détection SM en mode d’ionisation positive. Dans un deuxième temps, différents systèmes en mode HILIC ont été évalués. Le choix raisonné de la phase stationnaire offrant la meilleure séparation du mélange de catécholamines a pu être réalisé après avoir testé l’influence sur la séparation des différents groupements fonctionnels disponibles : groupement soit neutre (greffage diol, amide, ou cyano), soit positivement chargé (greffage amino ou triazole) soit négativement chargé (silice vierge avec particules totalement poreuses ou partiellement poreuses « fused core ») ou zwitterionique (greffage sulfobetaïne). La méthode HILIC présente l’avantage d’être compatible aussi bien avec une détection SM en mode d’ionisation positive que négative. Les deux méthodes (IP-LC et HILIC) ont été comparées en termes de résolution, efficacité et limites de détection (LOD), linéarité et répétabilité. Les LODs obtenues sont comprises entre 1 et 100 ng.mL-1. Pour pouvoir doser des teneurs plus faibles, une méthode de pré-concentration de l’échantillon a été développée en associant 2 supports différents (Oasis HLB et PGC). La méthode optimisée SPE-CPL-MS/MS a été enfin appliquée à un extrait de cerveau de mouton. / As neurotransmitters, catecholamines play an important role in the control and regulation of numerous brain functions. They are also believed to be implicated in different neurodegenerative disorders. First an ion pairing chromatography method using nonafluoropentanoic acid as volatile ion paring agent was developed on the new generation of C18 columns (monolith and fused core). This method is compatible with MS detection in positive ionization mode. Secondly an HILIC method was optimized using different commercially available HILIC supports, they can be classified as follows: neutral (diol, amide, and cyano bounded), positively charged (amino, triazole bounded), negatively charged (bare silica as wholly porous particles or fused core particles columns) and zwitterionic (sulfobetaine bounded). Our studies lead us to a better understanding of the HILIC retention mechanism and also to the selection of the most appropriated column for catecholamine analysis. Only the HILIC system was compatible with both positive and negative ionization modes. The two chromatographic systems were then compared in terms of resolution, efficiency, detection and quantification limits (LOD/LOQ), calibration linearity and repeatability. The LODs obtained were in the range of 1-100 ng.mL-1. A simple pre-concentration method using Oasis HLB and PGC solid phase extraction cartridges has been optimized in order to enhance the LODs. Finally the optimized SPE-LC-MS/MS method has been applied to the identification of these compounds present in brain extracts.

Le collage direct consiste à l’adhésion spontanée dès température ambiante de deux surfaces sans ajout de matière polymère à l’interface de collage. Réalisable sous vide ou à pression atmosphérique, il possède l’avantage de permettre l’empilement de matériaux monocristallins sur des matériaux amorphes, parfaitement illustrée, par exemple, avec la fabrication de substrats SOI (silicium sur isolant) couramment utilisé de nos jours en microélectronique et/ou en microtechnologie. La course à la performance et/ou pluridisciplinarité des circuits électroniques nécessite la maîtrise de ce procédé pour un plus large panel de matériaux. La compréhension des mécanismes physico-chimique à l’interface de collage devient alors primordiale. L’objectif de cette thèse est d’étudier les mécanismes mis en jeu dans le collage direct hydrophile de couches diélectriques autres que l’oxyde de silicium : l’oxyde d’aluminium, le nitrure de silicium et un ultra-low k.Dans cette étude, des procédés de collage direct hydrophile de films diélectriques déposés sont développés avec différentes préparations de surface. L’évolution mécanique et chimique de l’interface de collage, après différents traitements thermiques, est analysé via différentes techniques de caractérisation comme la mesure anhydre d’énergie de collage, la microscopie acoustique, la réflectivité des rayons X et la spectroscopie infrarouge. Chaque matériau démontre un comportement particulier une fois confiné à l’interface de collage par rapport à son comportement en surface libre. Tout au long de cette thèse, le lien entre collage et surface libre a permis d’établir les mécanismes de collages des différents matériaux étudiés et d’énoncer des recommandations pour obtenir des collages de qualité. / Direct wafer bonding refers to the spontaneous establishment of attractive forces between two surfaces at ambient temperature without any additional polymer material. Available at ambient pressure or under vacuum, this technology is attractive for monocrystal-amorphous stacks, perfectly illustrated by SOI (Silicon On Insulator) substrate elaboration widely used nowadays in microelectronics or microtechnologies. Electronic device performance and multidisciplinarity needs require this technology on many different materials. In this context, a precis understanding of bonding mechanism is paramount. The aim of this work is to study the hydrophilic bonding mechanisms for alumina, nitride silicon and ultra-low k thin films.In this study, hydrophilic bonding of deposited dielectric films prepared by chemical treatment were analyzed as function of post-bonding annealing temperature. Chemical and mechanical bonding interface closure has been analyzed from mechanical and chemical point of view via several characterization techniques: anhydrous bonding energy measurement, acoustic microscopy, X-Ray reflectivity and infrared spectroscopy. Each material demonstrates interesting behaviors embedded at the bonding interface compared to the deposited film free surfaces. Throughout the studies, correlations between bonding and free surface evolution have led to their bonding mecanisms and some recommendations for efficient and high quality bonding elaboration.

Considerações ambientais têm aumentado a pesquisa e o desenvolvimento de sistemas poliméricos aquosos para diversos tipos de aplicações, principalmente como revestimentos. Nesta dissertação, foram sintetizadas formulações não-poluentes à base de poliuretanos dispersos em água (PUDs), com 40% de teor de sólidos, na ausência de solventes orgânicos. Os monômeros empregados foram copolímeros em bloco à base de poli(glicol etilênico) e poli(glicol propilênico) (EG-b-PG), com teor de 25% de segmento hidrofílico EG, poli (glicol propilênico) (PPG), ácido dimetilolpropiônico (DMPA), diisocianato de isoforona (IPDI) e hidrazina (HYD), como extensor de cadeia. Foram variadas as razões entre o número de equivalente-grama de grupamentos isocianato e hidroxila (NCO/OH) e a proporção em equivalente-grama de PPG e dos copolímeros em bloco (EG-b-PG). Foi observado que a incorporação de altas quantidades de copolímero dificultou a síntese dos poliuretanos dispersos em água, levando à formação de géis. O tamanho médio de partícula e a viscosidade das dispersões foram determinados. Os filmes vazados a partir dessas dispersões foram avaliados quanto à capacidade de absorção de água, resistência mecânica, termogravimetria (TG), e caracterizados por espectroscopia na região do infravermelho (FTIR). As dispersões poliuretânicas produzidas se mostraram satisfatórias quando aplicadas como revestimento para madeira, metais e vidro / Environmental considerations are increasing the research and development of waterborne polymeric systems for many different applications, particularly as coatings. In this dissertation, non-polluting formulations based on waterborne polyurethanes (WPU), with 40% solids content, were synthesized in the absence of organic solvents. The monomers (polyols) employed were block copolymers of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol (EG-b-PG), with 25% of EG hydrophilic segments, poly(propylene glycol) (PPG), dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and hydrazine (HYD), as chain extender. The ratio between the number of equivalent-grams of isocyanate and hydroxyl groups (NCO/OH) and the ratio between the equivalent-grams of PPG and (EG-b-PG) were varied. It was observed that the incorporation of high quantities of the copolymer resulted in gels instead of dispersions. The average particle size and the viscosity of the resins were determined. Thermal and mechanical resistances and water absorption of cast films produced from the dispersions were evaluated. The chemical structure of the chains was characterized by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The waterborne polyurethanes showed to be suitable as coatings for wood, metals and glass

Orientador: Carlos R. F. Grosso / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-11T05:30:34Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Correa_RenataMukai_D.pdf: 8022257 bytes, checksum: 6c8618cf4604060f0a0fddaede82dbb9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Resumo: Este estudo teve como objetivo produzir micropartículas por gelificação iônica contendo, como recheios, constituintes nutricionalmente importantes para a alimentação de larvas de peixes. Na primeira parte deste estudo, foram desenvolvidos sistemas modelos compostos por micropartículas obtidas por gelificação iônica utilizando os polissacarídeos pectina e a mistura ternária: pectina/gelana/alginato e íons cálcio para formação das matrizes. Como conteúdo, foram incorporados compostos hidrofílicos (glicose e isolado protéico de soro de leite) na forma de micropartícula ou emulsão lipídica, utilizando uma mistura lipídica (gordura de peixe/ácido esteárico) contendo surfactantes (monoestearato de sorbitana+triesterato de sorbitana). Esses sistemas foram caracterizados em relação à eficiência de encapsulação, eficiência de inclusão, hidratação, tamanho médio e sua distribuição, morfologia e composição centesimal. Os sistemas preparados na forma de emulsão lipídica apresentaram uma distribuição mais homogênea do conteúdo das micropartículas e liberação de proteínas significativamente menor (p<0,05) do que os sistemas contendo micropartículas lipídicas, sendo os compostos por pectina/gelana/alginato, os que apresentaram a menor liberação observada (~5%). Na segunda parte deste estudo, os compostos hidrofílicos incorporados na forma de emulsão nos sistemas modelos foram substituídos por duas dietas experimentais. Seu preparo envolveu a obtenção e caracterização da gordura de peixe, concentrado protéico de peixe e dos náuplios de Artemia, utilizados na composição das dietas. Essas dietas foram otimizadas em relação ao conteúdo de proteínas, lipídeos e matéria seca, numa tentativa de alcançar o perfil nutricional dos náuplios de Artemia sp; e caracterizadas em relação à sua composição, tamanho, hidratação, morfologia, eficiência de encapsulação e liberação/retenção das proteínas. Ensaios in vivo foram feitos para avaliar a eficiência das dietas e in vitro para avaliar a digestibilidade dos compostos protéicos encapsulados. As dietas micropartículadas apresentaram perfis de composição protéica, lipídica e de matéria seca, próximos aos dos náuplios de Artemia (alimento vivo). A integridade foi mantida após a secagem, apresentando baixa liberação de proteína durante o período estudado (10% para micropartículas secas). Os ensaios in vivo e in vitro mostraram boa digestibilidade da massa protéica das dietas, manutenção da taxa de crescimento e razoáveis valores de sobrevivência (~50%), porém ainda não suficientes para suportar um crescimento similar ao alcançado quando foi utilizado alimento vivo / Abstract: The aim of this study was to produce microparticles by ionic gelation containing essential ingredients for larvae fish feeding. In the first part of this study two model systems of microparticles obtained by ionic gelation were developed. The wall materials used were pectin and one ternary mixture of polysaccharides: (pectin/gelan/alginate) and calcium ions. First, hydrophilic compounds (glucose and whey protein isolate) were used as core material to produce solid lipid microparticles or emulsions using the same lipid mixture (fish fat/stearic acid) plus surfactants (sorbitan monoestearate + sorbitan triestearate) and after the solid lipid microparticles and the emulsions were used as core to produce gelified microparticles. The systems were characterized with respect to encapsulation efficiency, inclusion efficiency, swelling capacity, size and distribution size, morphology and proximate composition The systems prepared with lipid emulsions presented more homogenous distribution of the core material and the protein release was lower than the systems containing lipid microparticles (p<0,05). The systems produced with ternary mixture presented the lowest protein release (5%). In the second part of the study the hydrophilic compounds incorporated as emulsions in the model systems were substituted by two experimental diets. The preparation of the diets included the extraction and characterization of fish fat, fish protein concentrate and Artemia nauplii. These materials were used in the diet formulations. Those diets were improved with respect to protein content, lipids, and dry matter, trying to mimetic the nutritional profile of Artemia náuplii and characterized as a function of composition, size, swelling, morphology, encapsulation efficiency and protein release. In vivo assay were made in order to evaluate diets efficiency and in vitro assay to evaluate protein digestibility. The content of protein, lipid and dry matter of the microparticles similar as observed for Artemia náuplii (live feed). Integrity was kept after dryer showed low protein release during the release period studied (10% to dry microparticles). In vivo and in vitro assays showed razonable digestibility, growing rates and also survival rates. However the microparticles could not sustained the same growing profile obtained when Artemia was used as the source of feed (alive feed). The results indicated that these particles can be improved as substitutes for live food (Artemia) / Doutorado / Consumo e Qualidade de Alimentos / Doutour em Alimentos e Nutrição

Esta tese apresenta pela primeira vez a obtenção, a partir de alcoóis, de nanotubos de carbono do tipo cup-stacked nitrogenados sendo esses nanotubos hidrofílicos e semicondutores. Os compósitos híbridos de fibra de carbono/nanotubos de carbono possuem geometria tridimensional nanoestruturada e foram preparados em reator de deposição química de vapor de leito fixo. Neste processo nanotubos de carbono do tipo cup-stacked nitrogenados, de paredes múltiplas organizadas ou helicoidais são crescidos diretamente sobre as fibras de carbono com diferentes graus de grafitização. Os compósitos obtidos foram analisados principalmente por microscopia eletrônica de varredura e de transmissão de alta resolução que mostrou que o grau de grafitização do substrato de carbono tem influência sobre o crescimento. A densidade de NTC diminui com a redução da grafitização das fibras de carbono, o que produz um material com porosidade não observada quando as fibras são bem grafitizadas. O material compósito foi estudado como elemento filtrante, eletrodos de baterias de íons de lítio, emissor de elétrons e como reforço em compósitos de silicone. A constatação da eficiência na filtragem seletiva de uma série de compostos orgânicos voláteis presentes na fumaça do cigarro bem como a preparação de eletrodos de baterias de íons de lítio sem o uso de folhas metálicas de alumínio ou cobre resultaram no deposito de dois pedidos de patente. / This thesis presents for the first time nitrogen-cup-stacked carbon nanotubes with hydrophilic and semiconducting properties synthesized by alcohol precursor. The hybrid carbon fiber/carbon nanotubes composite have three-dimensional geometry and nanostructure. The material was prepared via fixed-bed chemical vapor deposition reactor. In this process nitrogen-cup-stacked, multi-walled or helical carbon nanotubes were synthesized directly onto carbon fibers with different graphitization grade. The composites were analyzed by high resolution scanning and transmission electron microscopy. This characterization showed that the fiber graphitization has influence on the growth. Carbon nanotube density decreases producing a porous composite that was not observed in well-graphitized fibers. The hybrid composite material was studied as a filter, lithium ion battery electrode, electron field emission and as silicone reinforcement. The efficiency to filter several volatile organic compounds present in the mainstream smoke and the development of lithium-ion battery electrodes, aluminum and copper foils free resulted in two patent applications deposit.

L’utilisation de nanoparticules (NPs) dans un milieu biologique est de plus en plus importante, alors que leur assimilation et leur toxicité reste peu maitrisée. Dans ce contexte l’objectif de ce travail est d’étudier l’interaction entre nanoparticules de dioxyde de titane (TiO2) avec des protéines ainsi que leur possible impact sur leurs propriétés structurales. Trois protéines d’intérêt ont été choisies: une protéine de la matrice extra cellulaire, le collagène, et deux protéines du plasma sanguin, l’albumine et le fibrinogène. Le choix a été basé sur l’importance biologique de ces protéines lors des interactions avec des NPs et sur la différence de leurs structures tridimensionnelles. L’étude de l’interaction protéine-NPs a été réalisée en solution et en phase adsorbée dans différentes conditions de température et de temps d’incubation. Dans un premier temps des nanoparticules de dioxyde de titane ont été synthétisées par voie solvothermale, afin d’obtenir des nanoparticules de tailles et de formes contrôlées. Deux types de nanoparticules ont été sélectionnés en vues d’étudier l’effet de forme et de taille sur l’interaction protéines-nanoparticules: des nano-sphères de diamètre de 8 à 10 nm et des nano-bâtonnets d’environ 8 nm de largeur et 23 nm longueur. Leur comportement en solution physiologique ainsi que leur réactivité ont été caractérisé par DSL et absorption UV montrant une inhibition des propriétés catalytiques ainsi qu’une forte agrégation en solution tampon phosphate saline (PBS). Dans un deuxième temps les propriétés d’adsorption du collagène en présence de nanoparticules furent étudiées sur deux types de surfaces l’une hydrophobe et l’autre hydrophile par XPS et imagerie AFM ainsi que par des mesures de forces AFM. Le comportement du collagène en solution en présence de nanoparticules a été caractérisé par ATR liquide. Les observations suggèrent que la formation des fibrilles à l’interface surface-solution de collagène est affectée par le caractère hydrophobe ou hydrophile de la surface ainsi que par la présence de nanoparticules. Enfin les propriétés d’adsorption de la HSA et du fibrinogène en présence de nanoparticules furent étudiées sur une surface hydrophile par imagerie AFM et analyses XPS. Leur comportement en solution en présence de nanoparticules fut étudié par ATR liquide. Les résultats suggèrent deux comportements différents des protéines en présence de nanoparticules pouvant être attribués propriétés physicochimiques différentes des protéines. La HSA subit d’importants changements structuraux en présence de nanoparticules contrairement au fibrinogène.L’étude en phase liquide de l’interaction protéine-nanoparticules couplé à l’étude en phase adsorbées des protéines permet de déterminer les phénomènes impliqués lors de cette interaction ainsi que leurs conséquences sur les protéines, de plus l’utilisation de nanoparticules de taille et forme différentes permet d’étudier la sensibilité des protéines à ces facteurs. / The extensive use of NPs in a biological environment raises the problem of their assimilation or their toxicity, the main objective of this work is to study the interaction of TiO2 NPs with proteins as well as their possible impact on the structural properties of proteins. Three proteins were chosen, a protein of the extracellular matrix, the collagen, and two proteins of the plasma blood, the albumin and the fibrinogen for their biological importance as well as for their various tridimensional structures. The study of the protein-nanoparticle interaction was realized in solution and in the adsorbed phase under various condition of temperature and incubation time. First, titanium dioxide NPs were synthesized by a solvothermal method, NPs with controlled size and form were obtained. Two types of NPs were selected in order to study the effect of shape and size on the protein-NPs interaction: nano-spheres with a diameter of 8 to 10 nm and nano-rods with a width about 8 nm and a length of 23 nm. The behavior in physiological solution as well as the reactivity were characterized by DSL and UV absorption showing an inhibition of catalytic properties as well as a strong aggregation in phosphate buffer saline solution (PBS). Second, the adsorption properties of the collagen in the presence of NPs were studied on two kinds of surfaces, one hydrophobic and the other hydrophilic by XPS and AFM imaging as well as by AFM force measurements. The behavior of the collagen in solution in the presence of NPs was characterized by liquid ATR. The observations suggest that the formation of fibrils at the surface- collagen solution interface is affected by the hydrophobic or the hydrophilic character of the surface as well as by the presence of NPs. In the last part the adsorption properties of HSA and fibrinogen in the presence of NPs were studied on a hydrophilic surface by AFM imaging and XPS analyses. Their behaviors in solution in the presence of NPs were studied by liquid ATR. The results suggest two different behaviors of proteins in the presence of NPs, which can be attributed to the different physico-chemical properties of the proteins. HSA undergoes important structural changes in the presence of NPs but not fibrinogen. The study in the liquid phase of the protein-nanoparticle interaction, coupled to study of proteins in the adsorbed phase allows determining the involved phenomenon during the protein-nanoparticle interaction as well as the consequences on protein adsorption. Moreover, the use of NPs with different sizes and shapes revealed the sensitivity of proteins to these factors.

Therapeutics based on siRNA represent a promising hope for the treatment of many congenital and acquired disorders. This method is based on posttranscriptional silencing of pathological gene or set of genes (RNAi process), which are responsible for the actual cause of the disease. Access is therefore based on the assumption of treatment options for the disease at the point of origin of the defect intervention at the molecular level, which is different from the conventional, so-called symptomatic therapy, which focuses only on the treatment or suppression of symptoms. Despite rapidly increasing understanding of gene function and cause a number of genetic diseases, the expansion of siRNA therapeutics limited the development of efficient and safe transport systems (vectors). In order to ensure efficient transport of siRNA in vivo conditions, the vectors must sufficiently reduce the size of the siRNA, protect it against degradation during transport, and release in the cytoplasm of the target cell. For this purpose they were developed sophisticated transport systems based on viral and non-viral origin. This diploma thesis is focused on the preparation of new transport systems, siRNA-based synthetic hydrophilic polymers, such as non-viral vectors. For in vitro testing the effectiveness during transport of siRNA...

This study experimentally investigated the effect of hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces characteristics on nucleate boiling heat transfer performance for the application of direct immersion cooling of electronics. A dielectric liquid, HFE – 7100 was used as the working fluid in the saturated boiling tests. Twelve types of 1-cm2 copper heater samples, simulating high heat flux components, featured reference smooth copper surface, fully and patterned hydrophobic surface and fully and patterned hydrophilic surfaces. Hydrophobic samples were prepared by applying a thin Teflon coating following photolithography techniques, while the hydrophilic TiO2 thin films were made through a two step approach involving layer by layer self assembly and liquid phase deposition processes. Patterned surfaces had circular dots with sizes between 40 – 250 μm. Based on additional data, both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces improved nucleate boiling performance that is evaluated in terms of boiling incipience, heat transfer coefficient and critical heat flux (CHF) level. The best results, considering the smooth copper surface as the reference, were achieved by the surfaces that have a mixture of hydrophobic/hydrophilic coatings, providing: (a) early transition to boiling regime and with eliminated temperature overshoot phenomena at boiling incipience, (b) up to 58.5% higher heat transfer coefficients, and (c) up to 47.4% higher CHF levels. The studied enhanced surfaces therefore demonstrated a practical surface modification method for heat transfer enhancement in immersion cooling applications.