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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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DiscriminaÃÃo das isoenzimas da adenosina desaminase (ADA) em fluidos corporais humanos. / Discrimination of isoenzymes of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in human body fluids.

Ãtalo Josà Mesquita Cavalcante 15 January 2010 (has links)
CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / A adenosina desaminase (ADA â E.C.3.5.4.4.) à uma enzima fundamental no catabolismo das purinas. Ela catalisa a desaminaÃÃo da adenosina ou 2âdeoxi-adenosina produzindo amÃnia e inosina ou 2â-deoxi-inosina, respectivamente. Sua atividade à expressa por 2 isoenzimas presentes em 3 isoformas. A ADA1 (36kDa) ou ADA1 ligada ao CD26 (280kDa) sÃo amplamente distribuÃdas nos tecidos. Sua aÃÃo à particularmente importante porque altos nÃveis de 2âdeoxi-adenosina sÃo tÃxicos para as cÃlulas do sistema imunolÃgico. A ADA2 (100kDa) à normalmente encontrada no soro e sintetizada somente pelo sistema monocÃtico-macrofÃgico. A importÃncia biolÃgica da ADA2 ainda nÃo està totalmente estabelecida, principalmente devido as suas caracterÃsticas cinÃticas. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo discriminar as isoenzimas da adenosina desaminase humana atravÃs de eletroforese em gel de agarose e pelo modelo proposto por Vale e Almeida (1998), bem como realizar um estudo descritivo retrospectivo sobre o perfil dos exames de ADA no Estado do CearÃ. As amostras de lÃquido ascÃtico, pleural e pericÃrdico foram submetidas à eletroforese em agarose a 1% a 80 V por 7 horas. O gel foi fatiado e cada fatia foi incubada em adenosina (22 ou 0,55mM) por 20 horas para a detecÃÃo da amÃnia liberada pela reaÃÃo enzimÃtica. Os resultados encontrados a partir da eletroforese foram comparados com os resultados achados pelo modelo de Vale e Almeida (1998). O lÃquido pleural à o fluido que à mais frequentemente solicitado para a determinaÃÃo da ADA, seguido pelos lÃquidos ascÃtico, cefalorraquidiano, pericÃrdico e soro. Observamos que os valores de atividade enzimÃtica sÃo influenciados pelo tipo de lÃquido corporal onde a enzima se encontra, podendo estar relacionada Ãs barreiras corporais, tais como a barreira hematoencefÃlica. A partir dos resultados obtidos, podemos concluir que o modelo matemÃtico proposto pode ser usado em laboratÃrios clÃnicos para discriminar as isoenzimas da ADA. / Adenosine deaminase (ADA â E.C.3.5.4.4.) is a fundamental enzyme in the catabolism of the purines. It catalyzes the deamination of adenosine or 2âdeoxy-adenosine producing ammonium and inosine or 2â-deoxyinosine, respectively. Its activity is expressed by two isoenzymes presented in three isoforms. ADA1 (36 kDa) and ADA1 bound to CD26 (280kDa) are widely distributed in the body tissues. Their action is particularly important because high levels of 2âdeoxy-adenosine are toxic for the immune system cells. ADA2 (100kDa) is normally found in serum and is synthesized only in monocyte-macrophage system. The biological importance of ADA2 is not yet fully clear, especially for its kinetics characteristics. The objective of the present work was to discriminate the isoenzymes of human adenosine deaminase using agarose electrophoresis and by mathematical model proposed by Vale and Almeida (1998). In addition, we performed a study of the profile of ADA tests in State of Ceara (Brazil). Samples of of ascites, pleural and pericardial effusion were submitted to electrophoresis in 1% agarose at 80V for 7 hours. The gel was sliced and each slice was incubated in adenosine (22 or 0,55mM) for 20 hours to detect the ammonium released by enzymatic reaction. The results found from electrophoresis were compatible with the model proposed by Vale and Almeida (1998). The pleural fluid is the most frequently requested for the determination of ADA, followed by ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid and serum. We observed that the value of enzymatic activity is influenced by corporal fluid type where the enzyme is localized. These data can be associated with the corporal barrier, like brain barrier. We concluded that the proposed mathematical model could be used in clinical laboratories to discriminate ADA isoenzymes to improve the diagnostic method.
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Effects of Liming on Soil Respiration, Fungi Diversity and Abundance in a Metal-Contaminated Region in Northern Ontario

Goupil, Kassandre 16 May 2014 (has links)
At present, little is known concerning the fungi communities inhabiting the Greater Sudbury Region. This study aimed at identifying the fungal species and abundance in limed and unlimed areas contaminated with metals. Samples were collected from the LFH soil layer from Wahnapitae Hydro-Dam, Daisy Lake, Kingsway, Kelly Lake, Hagar, Onaping Falls and Capreol. Limed and unlimed areas were compared for soil metals, pH, fungi diversity, abundance and seasonal soil respiration. Fungi from soil samples were cultured using Sabouraud Dextrose Agar and Malt Extract Agar. A total of 52 fungi species from 34 genera were identified. There was a significantly higher fungal diversity in the limed areas compared to the samples from unlimed sites based on SDA medium data. Fungi abundance followed the same trend. Significantly higher soil respiration rates were recorded for limed sites compared to unlimed sites. Summer soil respiration rates correlated (r = 0.50) with total fungal abundance.
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Atividade Fotocatalítica de Nanotubos de Titanatos frente a bactérias

Carmo, Jose Dilmar Obregon do 21 May 2009 (has links)
Made available in DSpace on 2018-06-27T18:55:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Jose Dilmar Obregon do Carmo.pdf: 12505165 bytes, checksum: af1796162335333199c5ad137e5f502d (MD5) Jose Dilmar Obregon do Carmo.pdf.jpg: 2961 bytes, checksum: 88959577b2ee0395315a4b7ca4bf32e4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-05-21 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The titanium oxide (TiO2) is known as a material of excellent photocatalytic activity and its applications in fields that involve the removal of gases, decomposition of organic compounds, water purification and decomposition of pollutants. The nanotubes of titania and titanates have attracted particular attention in the scientific world because of its potential for application by submitting a larger surface area and number of hydroxyl groups when compared to the precursor oxide (TiO2), opening a new horizon for implementation, especially for photocatalysis. This study aimed to evaluate the photocatalytic performance of samples of inorganic nanotubes of formula NTTi, NTTiH, NTTiOx NTTi-Ag, NTTiH-Ag and Ag-NTTiH on effect of ultraviolet light, before the bacteria Escherichia coli (ATCC 12228) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) as a model, well known for being the point genetic. The results found in this work, agree with most publications viewed until now. Samples NTTi-Ag, NTTiH-Ag and Ag-NTTiH, showed better photocatalytic effect, shown in the diffusion test on Mueller Hinton agar, when compared to the halo of inhibition of the antibiotic ampicillin. And there was a low performance of the titanates nanotubes (TTNT), specially of the show NTTi, NTTiH and NTTiOx front the bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, probably due to structural form of nanotubes, probably favoring greater recombination of electron pair/gap (e¯/h+). The results at times 60/90/120 min, should be probably the effect of ultraviolet light (λ 365 nm) and not the effect of the nanotubes and ultraviolet light. The samples with silver showed a halo of inhibition around 1 to 3 mm, more than 5 mm of the hole where they were placed in 50μl solution of microorganisms Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. This part of the study observed the synergism of the nanotubes with silver and ultraviolet light at all times. / O óxido de titânio (TiO2) é conhecido como um material de excelente atividade fotocatalítica e suas principais aplicações envolvem a remoção de gases,a decomposição de compostos orgânicos e de poluentes, assim como a purificação da água. Os nanotubos de titanatos (ou titânia) têm atraído, em especial, a atenção do mundo científico, devido ao seu potencial de aplicação. São importantes por apresentarem uma maior área superficial e elevado número de grupos hidroxilas, quando comparados ao óxido precursor (TiO2), abrindo, assim, um novo horizonte para aplicação, principalmente da fotocatálise. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o desempenho fotocatalítico das amostras de nanotubos inorgânicos de fórmulas NTTi, NTTiH, NTTiOx, NTTi-Ag, NTTiH-Ag e Ag-NTTiH, sob efeito da luz ultravioleta, frente às bactérias Escherichia coli (ATCC 12228) e Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) como modelo.Os resultados dos testes fotocatalíticos, encontrados nessa pesquisa, concordam com a maioria das publicações conhecidas até agora. As amostras NTTi-Ag, NTTiH-Ag e Ag-NTTiH demostraram melhor efeito fotocatalítico, comprovado no teste de difusão em Agar Mueller Hinton, quando comparado ao halo de inibição do antibiótico ampicilina. Observou-se um baixo desempenho dos nanotubos de titanatos (TTNT), principalmente das amostras NTTi, NTTiH e NTTiOx frente às bacterias Escherichia coli e Staphylococcus aureus. É muito provável que isso tenha acontecido devido à forma estrutural desses nanotubos, favorecendo uma maior recombinação do par elétron/lacuna (e¯/h+). Os resultados encontrados, nos tempos 60/90/120 minutos, acredita-se que seja devido ao efeito da luz ultravioleta ( 365 nm) e não ao efeito dos nanotubos e luz ultravioleta. As amostras com prata apresentaram um halo de inibição (1 a 3 mm) a mais do que os 5 mm do orifício onde foram colocados 50μl da solução dos microorganismos Escherichia coli e Staphylococcus aureus. Nesta parte do estudo, notou-se o sinergismo dos nanotubos com prata e a luz ultravioleta em todos os tempos.
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Estudo de eletrólitos poliméricos à base de agar para aplicação em dispositivos eletrocrômicos / Study of polymer electrolyte from agar to apply at electrocromic devices

Ellen Raphael 10 December 2010 (has links)
Esta tese apresenta os resultados de estudo de eletrólitos poliméricos obtidos a partir de agar com o propósito de serem aplicados em dispositivos eletrocrômicos (ECDs). Modificações físico-químicas foram efetuadas no agar através da adição do plastificante glicerol, bem como de formaldeído, além da adição de uma fonte de prótons, a partir de ácido acético, ou uma fonte de íons, utilizando-se LiClO4, para promover a condutividade iônica dos filmes. Foram também preparadas blendas a partir de agar com gelatina, com quitosana e com poli(etileno dióxido de tiofeno):poli(estireno) (PEDOT:PSS) com o objetivo de se obter novos materiais alternativos, para serem utilizados como eletrólitos poliméricos. O estudo revelou que todas as membranas apresentaram-se homogêneas, com estabilidade térmica até 200°C e com a estrutura predominantemente amorfa, com valores de temperatura vítrea em torno de -70 °C e transparência no visível de 90%. O manuseio das amostras obtidas revelou boa maleabilidade e aderência ao vidro. Os valores de condutividade iônica das membranas variaram entre 1x10-6 S/cm e 1,1x10-4 S/cm dependendo da composição e quantidade de ácido ou sal de lítio adicionado. No caso das amostras onde foi adicionado PEDOT:PSS, os resultados de condutividade obtidos foram na ordem de 10-4 S/cm, no entanto as amostras apresentaram a transparência somente de 17%. Foi feito um estudo preliminar, de aplicação dos melhores eletrólitos em ECDs revelando mudança de coloração entre o estado colorido e transparente de 25%, reversível inserção de carga entre 11 e 5,0 mC/cm2 e tempo de coloração de 15 segundos e de descoloração de 2 s. / With the aim to develop new electrochromic devices (ECDs), we present a study on polymer electrolytes obtained from agar. Agar was submitted to physicochemical modifications by adding glycerol as plasticizer and formaldehyde; besides, to promote ionic conductivity of the films, a proton source such as acetic acid, or an ion source, LiClO4, were also added. Moreover new alternative materials to be used as polymer electrolytes composed by blends of agar with gelatin, chitosan and poly (ethylene dioxide thiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) were also prepared and characterized. The study revealed that the membranes were homogeneous, with thermal stability up to 200°C and predominantly amorphous. The glass transition values were found to be around -70 °C and the transparency in the visible region of 90%. The ionic conductivity values were in the range of 1x10-6 S/cm to 1.1x10-4 S/cm, depending on composition and amount of added acid or salt. The ionic conductivity of the samples containing PEDOT:PSS were of the order of 10-4 S/cm, however, the corresponding transparencies were found to be about 17%, only. A preliminary study to qualify the performance of our best electrolytes in ECDs have shown a color change of 25%, reversible inserted charge of 5 to 11 mC/cm2 and coloring/bleaching times of 15 and 2 seconds, respectively.
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Estudo de eletrólitos poliméricos à base de agar para aplicação em dispositivos eletrocrômicos / Study of polymer electrolyte from agar to apply at electrocromic devices

Raphael, Ellen 10 December 2010 (has links)
Esta tese apresenta os resultados de estudo de eletrólitos poliméricos obtidos a partir de agar com o propósito de serem aplicados em dispositivos eletrocrômicos (ECDs). Modificações físico-químicas foram efetuadas no agar através da adição do plastificante glicerol, bem como de formaldeído, além da adição de uma fonte de prótons, a partir de ácido acético, ou uma fonte de íons, utilizando-se LiClO4, para promover a condutividade iônica dos filmes. Foram também preparadas blendas a partir de agar com gelatina, com quitosana e com poli(etileno dióxido de tiofeno):poli(estireno) (PEDOT:PSS) com o objetivo de se obter novos materiais alternativos, para serem utilizados como eletrólitos poliméricos. O estudo revelou que todas as membranas apresentaram-se homogêneas, com estabilidade térmica até 200°C e com a estrutura predominantemente amorfa, com valores de temperatura vítrea em torno de -70 °C e transparência no visível de 90%. O manuseio das amostras obtidas revelou boa maleabilidade e aderência ao vidro. Os valores de condutividade iônica das membranas variaram entre 1x10-6 S/cm e 1,1x10-4 S/cm dependendo da composição e quantidade de ácido ou sal de lítio adicionado. No caso das amostras onde foi adicionado PEDOT:PSS, os resultados de condutividade obtidos foram na ordem de 10-4 S/cm, no entanto as amostras apresentaram a transparência somente de 17%. Foi feito um estudo preliminar, de aplicação dos melhores eletrólitos em ECDs revelando mudança de coloração entre o estado colorido e transparente de 25%, reversível inserção de carga entre 11 e 5,0 mC/cm2 e tempo de coloração de 15 segundos e de descoloração de 2 s. / With the aim to develop new electrochromic devices (ECDs), we present a study on polymer electrolytes obtained from agar. Agar was submitted to physicochemical modifications by adding glycerol as plasticizer and formaldehyde; besides, to promote ionic conductivity of the films, a proton source such as acetic acid, or an ion source, LiClO4, were also added. Moreover new alternative materials to be used as polymer electrolytes composed by blends of agar with gelatin, chitosan and poly (ethylene dioxide thiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) were also prepared and characterized. The study revealed that the membranes were homogeneous, with thermal stability up to 200°C and predominantly amorphous. The glass transition values were found to be around -70 °C and the transparency in the visible region of 90%. The ionic conductivity values were in the range of 1x10-6 S/cm to 1.1x10-4 S/cm, depending on composition and amount of added acid or salt. The ionic conductivity of the samples containing PEDOT:PSS were of the order of 10-4 S/cm, however, the corresponding transparencies were found to be about 17%, only. A preliminary study to qualify the performance of our best electrolytes in ECDs have shown a color change of 25%, reversible inserted charge of 5 to 11 mC/cm2 and coloring/bleaching times of 15 and 2 seconds, respectively.
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Evaluation of an Agar Dilution Method for Identification of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in the Environment

Erukunuakpor, Kimberly 13 May 2016 (has links)
Antibiotic resistance is a serious global public health problem. ESBLs are enzymes that destroy expanded-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics rendering these drugs ineffective. Infection with ESBL-producing K.pneumoniae are hard to treat and result in longer hospital stay and higher mortality rates. The Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) have standard methods for detection of ESBL producing strains of bacteria in infected patients to guide antibiotic therapy, reduce the risk of mortality and risk of transmission. The presence of K.pneumoniae and E.coli which produce ESBLs have been confirmed in natural environments such as soil and water but no standard methods exist to identify directly and quantify these bacteria to understand the risk of human exposure in these settings. The purpose of this research is to assess the ability of an agar dilution method, using a differential agar Bio-Rad Rapid E.coli 2 agar utilized in environmental water quality studies, to identify correctly ESBL-producing K.pneumoniae. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of ceftriaxone antibiotic for wild-type ESBL producing K.pneumoniae isolates were compared on Mueller-Hinton broth (MHB) and Bio-Rad Rapid E.coli 2 agar. Using the MIC values, the isolates were classified as susceptible, intermediate or resistant. The MIC of wild-type strains of K.pneumoniae were above 4μg/mL for both methods on all susceptibility tests performed. The results of this research suggest that Bio-Rad Agar dilution method performed well, correctly identifying these strains as resistant to ceftriaxone, an indication of ESBL production. The Bio-Rad agar dilution method can be considered as a viable standard method for direct identification of ESBL-producing K.pneumoniae in natural environments.
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Estudo genotípico e fenotípico de Staphylococcus spp formadores de biofilme isolados em linhas de produção de queijo Minas Frescal e de leite de vacas com mastite no Estado de São Paulo, Brasil / Genotypic and phenotypic study of Staphylococcus spp. biofilm formers isolated in Frescal Minas cheese production lines and cows with mastitis in São Paulo, Brazil

Bravo, Melina Luz Mary Cruzado 13 January 2016 (has links)
A formação de biofilmes em superfícies que entram em contato com alimentos pode resultar em contaminação em qualquer parte do processo produtivo, podendo assim, ser causa de doenças transmitidas por alimentos. A formação de biofilmes por Staphylococcus ssp. é uma das grandes preocupações na indústria de lácteos, e também na área da medicina veterinária. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a capacidade de formação de biofilmes de Staphylococcus spp. isolados de laticínios produtores de queijo Minas Frescal e de leite de vacas com mastite subclínica. O estudo foi realizado em 3 fases, sendo a primeira uma caracterização fenotípica de 150 isolados de Staphylococcus spp. pelo teste do Ágar Vermelho Congo (AVC). Na segunda fase, foi realizada uma caracterização genotípica dos isolados de Staphylococcus spp., pesquisando os genes icaA, icaD, bap, bbp, cna, ebpS, eno, fib, fnbA, fnbB, clfA e clfB. Na terceira fase foram selecionadas 10 cepas com diferentes perfis genotípicos e três cepas padrão de Staphylococcus spp., para avaliação da capacidade de formação de biofilmes. Foi avaliada a capacidade de formação de biofilmes das 13 cepas em três tempos (12h, 48h e 96h), duas temperaturas (5°C e 25°C) e duas superfícies de contato (aço inoxidável 304 e polipropileno) tendo como primeira variável resposta a densidade óptica a 600 nm obtida utilizando metodologia do cristal violeta e a segunda variável resposta foi a contagem microbiológica de células viáveis (log10UFC cm-2) aderidas nas superfícies testadas. Foi utilizado um Delineamento Inteiramente Casualizado (DIC) com fatorial de 13x3x2x2. No AVC 38,7% (n=58) dos 150 isolados foram positivos para formação de biofilme. Observou-se que 93,3% (n=140) dos 150 isolados possuíam o gene clfA, 87,3% (n=131) o eno, 62,7% (n=94) o ebpS, 54,7% (n=82) o fib, 54% (n=81) o fnbA, 53,3% (n=80) o icaD, 47,3% (n=71) os genes icaA e clfB, 43,3% (n=65) o fnbB, 17,3% (n=26) o bap, 8% (n=8) o cna e 4% (n=40) o gene bbp. Pelo Teste de Friedman (&alpha;=0,05) os fatores cepa, temperatura e superfície foram significativos (p<0,0001) para as duas variáveis resposta na formação de biofilmes, enquanto que, entre os tempos de avaliação não houve diferença significativa (p>0,05). A maior produção de biofilme (avaliada por densidade óptica) foi observada a 25°C no aço inoxidável, sendo que as cepas S. epidermidis ATCC 35984 e S. aureus 119 foram as cepas que apresentaram maior formação de biofilme. Nas superfícies testadas foram observadas contagens microbiológicas na faixa entre 6,5 e 7,6 log10UFC cm-2 que sugerem formação de biofilme. Foram selecionadas 6 cepas para realizar a Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV), as quais confirmaram a formação de biofilme em aço inoxidável e polipropileno em 5°C e 25°C sendo avaliadas á 12 e 96 horas. / The biofilm formation on surfaces, which are contact with food, can result in contamination in any part of the food processing, causing foodborne illness. The biofilm formation by Staphylococcus ssp. is one of the main concern in the dairy industry, and in the veterinary medicine field. This research aimed to evaluate the biofilm formation capacity of Staphylococcus spp., isolated from dairy producers of \"Minas Frescal\" cheese and cows with subclinical mastitis. The study was conducted in three stages, being the first a phenotypic characterization of 150 Staphylococcus spp. strains using the Congo Red Agar (AVC) test. In the second stage, the genotypic characterization with the screening of the gens icaA, icaD, bap, bbp, cna, ebpS, eno, fib, fnbA, fnbB, cIfA and clfB was performed. In the third stage, 10 strains with different genotypic profiles and 3 standard strains of Staphylococcus spp. were selected to evaluate the biofilm formation capacity. The biofilm formation capacity of 13 strains at three times (12h, 48h and 96h), two temperatures (5 °C and 25 °C) and two contact surfaces (stainless steel 304 and polypropylene) was evaluated. As a result, the optical density at 600 nm obtained by the methodology of crystal violet and the microbiological count of viable cells (log10UFC cm-2) (adhered to the tested surfaces) was analyzed. A completely randomized design was used in a factorial 13x3x2x2. In AVC agar, 38.7% (n = 58) of the 150 isolates were positive for biofilm formation. The 93.3% (n = 140) of the 150 isolates had the cIfA gene, 87.3% (n = 131) the eno, 62.7% (n = 94) the ebpS, 54.7% ( n = 82) fib, 54% (n = 81) the fnbA, 53.3% (n = 80) the icaD, 47.3% (n = 71) icaA and clfB gens, 43.3% (n = 65) the fnbB, 17.3% (n = 26) bap, 8% (n = 8) the cna and 4% (n = 40) bbp gene. The factors strain, temperature and surface were significant (Friedman test p <0.0001) for both response variables in the formation of biofilms, while, time did not have significant difference (p> 0.05). The increased production of biofilm (assessed by optical density) was observed at 25 °C in stainless steel surfaces. The strains S. epidermidis ATCC 35984 and S. aureus 119 were the strains that showed the highest production of biofilm. In the tested surfaces, microbiological counts were observed in the range between 6.5 and 7.6 log10CFU m-2 suggesting biofilm formation. The formation of biofilms in 6 evaluated strains has been confirmed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) on stainless steel and polypropylene on 5°C and 25°C with 12 and 96 h of incubation.
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“Grön” Pannacotta : – Sensorisk profilering med vegetariska stabiliseringsmedel

Toledo, Nikko, Gergi, Caroline January 2018 (has links)
No description available.
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A Study of Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Magnetic Nanoparticle RF Heating in Gellan Gum Polymer Under Various Experimental Conditions for Potential Application in Drug Delivery

Marcus, Gabriel 03 December 2014 (has links)
Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have found use in a wide variety of biomedical applications including hyperthermia, imaging and drug delivery. Certain physical properties, such as the ability to generate heat in response to an alternating magnetic field, make these structures ideal for such purposes. This study's objective was to elucidate the mechanisms primarily responsible for RF MNP heating and determine how such processes affect polymer solutions that might be useful in drug delivery. 15-20 nm magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles at 0.2% and 0.5% concentrations were heated with RF fields of different strengths (200 Oe, 400 Oe and 600 Oe) in water and in 0.5% gellan gum solution. Mixing and fan cooling were used in an attempt to improve accuracy of data collection. Specific absorption rate (SAR) values were determined experimentally for each combination of solvent, concentration and field strength. Theoretical calculation of SAR was performed using a model based on linear response theory. Mixing yielded greater precision in experimental determination of SAR while the effects of cooling on this parameter were negligible. Solutions with gellan gum displayed smoother heating over time but no significant changes in SAR values. This was attributed to low polymer concentration and lack of structural phase transition. The LRT model was found to be adequate for calculating SAR at low polymer concentration and was useful in identifying Neel relaxation as the dominant heating process. Heating trials with MNPs in 2% agar confirmed Neel relaxation to be primarily responsible for heat generation in the particles studied.
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Chokladsorbet : En sensorisk studie om smak och textur för olika chokladsorter i sorbet

Sarkola, Emma, Carlsson, Linnea January 2015 (has links)
No description available.

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