京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第21781号 / 工博第4598号 / 新制||工||1716(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科物質エネルギー化学専攻 / (主査)教授 辻 康之, 教授 大江 浩一, 教授 近藤 輝幸 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DGAM

It is estimated that roughly 103, 515 tons of peach waste is produced annually in the US. The majority of the waste is disposed of in landfills, which contributes to climate change as they release 93 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Peach waste principally consists of remaining stone and seed after flesh removal. The agro-waste includes both cellulose and lignin, which can be utilized as a filler in plastic packaging to reduce carbon footprints and material cost. The objectives of this research are (1) to develop peach flour (PF)-filled biocomposites with a polyolefin matrix using maleic anhydride-g-high density polyethylene (MAH-g-HDPE) coupling agent resin and (2) to investigate the composites’ physicomechanical, thermal, and water absorbance changes. First, preliminary experiments examined a range of PF concentrations (5-50%) and MAH concentrations (0-17%) were tested to narrow the variability of PF and MAH loading mixture in an HDPE matrix. Preliminary experiments suggested that a 2:1 ratio of PF:CR provides maximum tensile properties. Response surface methodology (RSM) was utilized to analyze and optimize the tensile strength of the PW composite. The RSM parameters were MAH loading (5-20%), PF loading (2.5-10%), and polyolefin matrix (HDPE or polypropylene). The properties of PF-HDPE biocomposites were analyzed using several instrumental analyses. Mechanical strength (including tensile strength, elongation, and Young’s modulus) and thermal properties (thermal degradation, melting point, and crystallinity), and water resistance with the addition of PF and MAH were investigated. Biocomposite mechanical properties generally resulted in a nonsignificant decrease compared to the controls. Water absorption significantly increased with PF loading (P<0.01, =0.05). PF-PP biocomposites demonstrated a shift in thermal stability with an average 9.6% increase in Td compared to its control, whereas PF-HDPE biocomposites displayed no change in Td compared to its control. PF-PP and PF-HDPE biocomposites experienced a 36.7% and 16.0% decrease, respectively, in crystallinity with PF addition. The results provided evidence that peach byproduct can be diverted from landfills and utilized a filler in a polyolefin matrix. Polyolefin biocomposites with 2.5% PF would possess comparable tensile strength to a commercially available control. PF-polyolefin biocomposites can be used for packaging, automotive, and non-weightbearing construction parts.

The preparation of a number of supported rhenium catalysts is reported. The determination of their activity and selectivity and of optimal reaction parameters for the reduction of maleic anhydride and crotonaldehyde is reported. Optimal time of hydrogenation was chosen as one hour and pressures were chosen as 2000 psig for crotonaldehyde and 3000 psig for maleic anhydride. Quantitative reduction of maleic anhydride to tetrahydrofuran occurred at 275° with charcoal supported rhenium catalysts. Lower temperatures (ca. 200°) produce quantitative amounts of butyrolactone. Unsupported catalysts at low temperatures (100°) selectively reduce crotonaldehyde to crotyl alcohol, but at very low conversion rates. Temperatures of 150° for unsupported and 180° for supported catalysts effect complete reduction of crotonaldehyde to mixtures of crotyl alcohol, butanal and butanols. Catalyst reuseability for both systems is discussed. Reaction pathways are also determined from the reduction data of intermediate products.

Ce travail porte sur le greffage radicalaire de l'anhydride maléique sur un polyéthylène basse densité, en voie fondu, et en présence d'un abstracteur d'atome d'hydrogène. L'utilisation des radicaux nitroxyle, comme agent de terminaison, en présence d'un peroxyde a permis de bloquer la réaction de réticulation du polyéthylène, réaction secondaire fréquemment rencontré lors de l'utilisation de radicaux peroxyle, tout en permettant le greffage d'une faible quantité d'anhydride maléique. L'élimination d'une partie de l'anhydride maléique et des radicaux nitroxyle via des réactions secondaires à haute température semble toutefois inévitable. La substitution du peroxyde par une alcoxyamine dans le rôle d'abstracteur d'atome d'hydrogène a alors permis d'atteindre des taux de greffage en anhydride maléique supérieurs pour une modification des propriétés rhéologiques du polyéthylène équivalente. Néanmoins, des incertitudes demeurent encore sur le mécanisme de décomposition thermique de cette alcoxyamine permettant la réaction de greffage. / This work deals with melt grafting of maleic anhydride onto low density polyethylene using radical initiators which are able to abstract hydrogen from the polyolefin backbone. The use of a nitroxide radical as a termination reagent in presence of peroxide allowed to prevent the polyethylene crosslinking during the maleic anhydride grafting. Indeed, the polyethylene crosslinking is the main side reaction but the elimination of a small proportion of the reagents (monomer and nitroxide radical) through other side reactions seems to be unavoidable. The peroxide substitution by an alcoxyamine leaded to a higher grafted maleic anhydride rate for the same polyethylene rheological modification. Nevertheless, the thermal decomposition mechanism of the alcoxyamine which makes the grafting reaction possible is still uncertain.

Les hétérocycles azotés sont d’une importance considérable dans le domaine pharmaceutique. En effet, ces composés se retrouvent dans de nombreuses structures bioactives brevetées dans les dernières années. Malgré l’utilité de ces motifs, leur synthèse nécessite souvent plusieurs étapes ou encore l’utilisation de matériaux de départ fonctionnalisés. Le présent mémoire décrit de nouvelles méthodologies pour accéder à ces structures de façon douce, chimiosélective et efficace par l’activation d’amides avec l’anhydride trifluorométhanesulfonique. Dans un premier temps, une méthode en deux étapes pour accéder aux 3-aminoindazoles à partir des amides aromatiques correspondants a été développée. La séquence comprend l’activation de l’amide, suivie de l’addition d’une hydrazine protégée pour former un intermédiaire de type amino hydrazone. Cet intermédiaire peut ensuite être cyclisé dans une réaction de type amination de liens C-H en présence d’un catalyseur de palladium pour former le 3-aminoindazole désiré. Plusieurs 3-aminoindazoles ont été ainsi obtenus dans des rendements modérés à bons. Ensuite, une nouvelle méthodologie pour la synthèse des 3-amino imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines a été étudiée. Des amides contenant un motif 2-aminopyridine ont été traités avec l’anhydride trifluorométhanesulfonique afin d’obtenir l’hétérocycle désiré dans d’excellents rendements. Les produits ainsi obtenus ont pu être davantage fonctionnalisés en utilisant des réactions d’arylation de liens C-H catalysées par des composés de ruthénium et de palladium. / Nitrogen-containing heterocycles are of considerable importance in the pharmaceutical area. These types of compounds are indeed found in numerous bioactive structures patented in the last few years. Although these motives are useful, their synthesis often necessitates multiple steps or the use of highly functionalized starting materials. The present thesis describes new methodologies to access these synthetically challenging structures in a mild, chemoselective and step-economic fashion by amide activation using trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride. First, a two-step method to access 3-aminoindazoles from the corresponding aromatic amide has been developed. The sequence includes a one-pot trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride-mediated amide activation to form the corresponding iminium trifluoromethanesulfonate, followed by the addition of a protected hydrazide to access the amino hydrazone intermediate. This intermediate can then undergo cyclization through a palladium-catalyzed C-H amination reaction to afford the desired 3-aminoindazole. Various 3-aminoindazoles could be obtained in moderate to good yields. Moreover, a new methodology for the synthesis of 3-amino imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines was developed. 2-Aminopyridine-containing amides were treated with trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride to afford the desired heterocycles in good to excellent yields. The products thus obtained could then be further functionalized using ruthenium and palladium catalyzed C-H arylation reactions.

L'objectif de cette thèse est d'étudier le vieillissement thermique et prédire la durée de vie d'un jonc composite utilisé comme raidisseur de câbles électriques aériens. En effet, en conditions normales de fonctionnement, la température des câbles est de l'ordre de 80-90°C et, pendant les opérations de maintenance, des pics jusqu'à des températures de l'ordre de 220°C peuvent aussi être enregistrés. L'analyse microstructurale des coupes radiales du jonc après vieillissement dans l'air entre 160 et 220°C met en évidence son endommagement. Lorsque la matrice époxy n'est pas bien réticulée, l'endommagement consiste en une fissuration spontanée (sous l'effet de contraintes induites par le retrait chimique de la matrice) suivie de la thermo-oxydation du cœur du jonc. En revanche, lorsque la matrice est bien réticulée, cet endommagement est remplacé par la formation et l'accumulation de microcavités de gaz dans le cœur du jonc, résultant de la thermolyse de la matrice. A terme, ces microcavités coalescent pour former de larges fissures apparentes. Cette dégradation provoque la baisse progressive du module élastique et, au-delà d'un taux d'endommagement (porosités, fissures) critique, la chute catastrophique des propriétés à la rupture. Sur la base de ces résultats, des relations microstructure/propriétés mécaniques sont établies. Des tests complémentaires par thermogravimétrie couplée à la spectroscopie de masse haute résolution sont réalisés sur des films de matrice pure entre 160 et 240°C sous atmosphère inerte, afin d'élucider le mécanisme de thermolyse et l'origine de la cavitation. La décomposition des liaisons instables du réseau époxy conduit à la formation de trois principaux composés organiques volatils dont de l'eau. Lorsque la concentration de ce dernier dépasse son seuil de solubilité dans la matrice, les premières cavités apparaissent. Sur la base de ces résultats, un schéma mécanistique et un modèle cinétique de thermolyse sont proposés et vérifiés avec succès par gravimétrie. / This thesis is devoted to the study of thermal ageing and lifetime prediction of a composite rod used to stiffen electrical overhead power lines. The operating temperature of the wire is usually ranged between 80 and 90°C and, during maintenance, temperature can rise up to 220°C for short durations. Microstructural analysis of radial composite cross-sections after ageing between 160 and 220°C in air evidences its damage. When the epoxy matrix is under-crosslinked, the damage consists in a spontaneous cracking (due to stresses induced by the chemical shrinkage of the matrix) followed by the thermal oxidation of the rod core. However, when the matrix is better crosslinked, this damage is replaced by the formation and accumulation of microcavities of gases in the rod core, resulting from the matrix thermolysis. Eventually, these microcavities get connected to form wide apparent cracks. This degradation leads to the progressive decrease of the elastic modulus and, beyond a critical damage (porosities, cracks) fraction, a catastrophic fall of fracture properties. Based on these results, microstructure/properties relationships are established. Complementary tests by thermogravimetry coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry are carried on neat matrix films between 160 and 240°C under inert atmosphere to elucidate the thermolysis mechanism and the origin of the cavitation. The decomposition of unstable linkages in the epoxy network leads to the formation of three major volatile organic compounds including water. When the concentration of this later exceeds its solubility threshold in the matrix, the first microcavities appear. Based on these results, a mechanistic scheme and a kinetic model of thermolysis are proposed and successfully checked by gravimetry.

Master of Science / Department of Grain Science and Industry / Yong Cheng Shi / Octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) modified starch is widely used in emulsion and encapsulation applications. The functionality of OS starch depends on its molecular structure. A systematic study was performed to investigate the reaction of OSA with granular waxy maize (WM) starch, microporous WM starch and soluble maltodextrin. OS starches were prepared in an aqueous slurry system, and the degree of substitution (DS) of OS starches was determined by titration and [superscript]1H-NMR spectroscopy. For both 3% and 50% OSA treatment, OS maltodextrin had higher DS and reaction efficiency (RE) than OSA modified WM starch and microporous WM starch. The maximum DS of OSA modified granular WM starch was 0.14 and the highest DS of OS maltodextrin was 0.27. For the 3% OSA treatment, the RE for WM starch and maltodextrin was ~ 80% and ~100%, respectively. The structure of OSA modified WM starch and the locations of OS groups on anhydroglucose units (AGUs) were studied by [superscript]1H-NMR and [superscript]13C-NMR. As increasing OS substitution, [superscript]13C - signal at C-1 shifted to upper field. In addition, the [superscript]13C - signal at C-6 shifted to downfield when DS reached 0.073. The results suggested that OS groups were predominantly substituted at the O-2 position and started being substituted at O-6 position when DS was 0.073. FT-IR microspectroscopy was used to detect the heterogeneity OS starch products. Native WM starch, OSA modified WM starches (DS=0.019 and 0.073) and a starch blend with native starch to OSA modified WM starch (DS=0.073) ratio of 7:3 were examined. More than one hundred starch granules of each sample were analyzed one by one by FT-IR microspectroscopy. For the OS starch (DS=0.019), 7% starch granules showed carbonyl absorption. For the OS starch (DS=0.073), 99% starch granules showed carbonyl absorption but the intensity varied, indicating that OSA reacted with most starch granules when DS was 0.073. However, the OS contents of individual granules varied. For the starch blend, only 30% starch granules had carbonyl absorption. FT-IR microspectroscopy is a useful tool to detect heterogeneity of OS starch blends containing native starch.

Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study describes the synthesis and self-assembly of hetero-arm molecular brushes (hetero-arm MBs). These MBs consist of two polymeric side chains (SCs) of different natures, alternatingly distributed along the main chain (backbone). Two different types of hetero-arm MBs were prepared: first, alternating amphiphlic hetero-arm MBs (AMBs), and second, alternating hetero-arm MBs (AHMBs). Hetero-arm AMBs were synthesized via two strategies: (I) via a combination of “grafting through” and “grafting onto”, and (II) via “grafting through”. In approach (I), poly[vinyl benzyl (polyethylene glycol)-alt-N-alkyl-maleimide)] (poly[VB-(PEG12)-alt-N-(CnH2n+1)-MI]) was prepared via radical copolymerization of vinyl benzyl-terminated polyethylene glycol (VB-PEG12) with maleic anhydride (MAnh) (grafting through), which produces graft copolymers with PEG SCs and reactive succinic anhydride repeat units alternatingly distributed along the backbone. These graft copolymers were then modified by nucleophilic substitution (imidization) with alkyl amines (CnH2n+1-NH2) on the succinic anhydride residues (grafting onto). Three different primary amines possessing different alkyl chain lengths (n = 4, 12 and 16) were used in the modification process. In this way, hetero-arm AMBs with different hydrophilic to hydrophobic ratios were obtained. In approach (II), similar hetero-arm AMBs were prepared in a one-step grafting through approach. In this case, poly[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(CnH2n+1)-MI] (n = 10, 16 and 20) was prepared via radical copolymerization of VB-PEG17 with N-dodecylmaleimide, N-hexadecylmaleimide and N-icosylmaleimide. Following the synthesis step, self-assembly of these hetero-arm AMBs in arm-selective solvents was investigated in relation to the alkyl chain length. The morphology of the obtained assemblies was characterized by Field Emission gun-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Fluorescence Microscopy (a fluorescent dye was encapsulated). Cylindrical-like aggregates, length 10 μm and diameter ~ 250 nm, were obtained upon hetero-arm AMBs self-assembly. The second type of hetero-arm MBs was hetero-arm AHMBs, in which the SCs consist of PEG and poly(N,N-dimethylamino-ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA). These hetero-arm AHMBs were prepared via a combination of grafting through and grafting from approaches. In this case, poly[vinyl benzyl-(polyethylene glycol)-alt-N-(poly(N,N-dimethylamino-ethyl methacrylate) maleimide] (poly[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(PDMAEMA)-MI) was prepared in the following steps: (1) alternating poly[vinyl benzyl-(polyethylene glycol)-alt-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) maleimide] (poly[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(HPh)-MI]) was synthesized via radical copolymerization of VB-PEG17 with N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) maleimide (N-HPhMI). (grafting through), (2) the hydroxyl sites were esterified with 2-bromoisobutyryl bromide to afford poly [vinyl benzyl-(polyethylene glycol)-alt-N-(4-(2-bromobutyryloxy)phenyl) maleimide] (poly[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(BrPh)-MI]) (macroinitiator) and (3) an atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) reaction of 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) was initiated from the obtained macroinitiator. This approach afforded poly[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(PDMAEMA)-MI] hetero-arm AHMBs with two water soluble SCs; however, one is water soluble at all pHs and temperatures (i.e. PEG), while the other is a pH- and temperature-sensitive polymer (i.e. PDMAEMA). Initial attempts were made to fabricate cylindrical organo/silica hybrid materials based on these AMHBs as the organic template and tetra-ethylorthosilicate as the silica precursor. Preliminary results indicate the formation of silica nano-wires, ~ 8 μm in length and ~45 nm in diameter. The self-assembly behavior of these AHMBs in water at a temperature above the lower critical solution temperature of PDMAEMA (> 55 °C) was also investigated. Fibril morphology (~ 30 nm in diameter) was observed. This study addresses initial attempts to fabricate organic/inorganic hybrid materials with controlled size and morphologies via densely grafted hetero-arm molecular brushes. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie beskryf die sintese en selfsamestelling van prototipe molekulêre borsels (prototipe MBs). Hierdie MBs bestaan uit twee polimeriese sykettings (SKs) van verskillende aard wat afwisselend langs die hoofketting (ruggraat) voorkom. Twee verskillende tipes van die prototipe MBs is gesintetiseer: eerstens, afwisselende amfifiliese prototipe MBs (AMBs), en tweedens, afwisselende hetero-arm prototipe MBs (AHMBs). Prototipe AMBs is gesintetiseer d.m.v. twee strategieë: (I) deur 'n kombinasie van „enting deur‟ en „enting aan‟ benaderings, en (II) deur middel van „n „enting deur‟ benadering. In benadering (I) is poli[vinielbensiel(poliëtileenglikol)-alt-N-alkiel-maleïenamied)] (poli[VB-(PEG12)-alt-N-(CnH2n+1)-MI]) gesintetiseer deur radikaalkopolimerisasie van vinielbensiel-beëindigde-poliëtileenglikol (VB-PEG12) met maleïenanhidried („enting deur‟) wat entkopolimere produseer met PEG SKs en reaktiewe suksienanhidried herhaaleenhede wat afwisselend langs die ruggraat versprei is. Daarna is die entkopolimere gewysig d.m.v. nukleofiliese substitusie (imiedisering) met alkielamiene (CnH2n+1-NH2) op die oorblywende suksienanhidried („enting op‟). Drie verskillende primêre amiene met verskillende alkielkettinglengtes (n = 4, 12 en 16) is gebruik vir die wysigingsproses. So is prototipe AMBs met verskillende hidrofiliese tot hidrofobiese verhoudings verkry. In benadering (II) is soortgelyke prototipe AMBs gesintetiseer in 'n een-stap „enting deur‟ benadering. In hierdie geval is poli[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(CnH2n+1)-MI] (n = 10, 16 en 20) gesintetiseer d.m.v. radikaalkopolimerisasie van VB-PEG17 met N-dodesiel maleïenamied, N-heksadesiel maleïenamied en N-ikosiel maleïenamied. Na afloop van die sintese stap is die selfsamestelling van hierdie prototipe AMBs in spesifieke oplosmiddels in verhouding tot die alkielkettinglengtes ondersoek. Die morfologie van die versamelings is gekarakteriseer deur veld-emissie-geweer-(Eng: field emission gun-)-skandeerelektronmikroskopie (FE-SEM), transmissie-elektronmikroskopie (TEM) en fluoresserende mikroskopie („n fluoresserende kleurstof is ingesluit). Silinderagtige versamelings (lengtes ~10 μm en deursnee ~250 nm) is deur die selfsamestelling van prototipe AMBs verkry. Die tweede soort prototipe MBs is prototipe AHMB, waarin die SKs uit PEG en poli(N,N-dimetielaminoetiel metakrilaat) (PDMAEMA) bestaan. Hierdie prototipe AHMBs is d.m.v. 'n kombinasie van „enting deur‟ en „enting van‟ benaderings gesintetiseer. In hierdie geval is poli[vinielbensiel-(poliëtileenglikol)-alt-N-(poli(N,N-dimetielaminoetiel metakrilaat) maleïenamied] (poli[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(PDMAEMA)-MI) gesintetiseer deur van die volgende stappe gebruik te maak: (1) sintese van afwisselende poli[vinielbensiel-(poliëtileenglikol)-alt-N-(4-hidroksifeniel) maleïenamied] (poli[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(HPh) -MI) deur midel van radikaalkopolimerisasie van VB-PEG17 met N-(4-hidroksifeniel) maleïenamied (N-HPhMI) („enting deur‟), (2) esterifikasie van die hidroksielgroepe met 2-bromoisobutiriel bromied om poli[vinielbensiel-(poliëtileenglikol)-alt-N-(4-(2-bromobutirieloksi) feniel) maleïenamied] (poli[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(BrPh)-MI]) (makro-afsetter) te berei, en (3) die atoomoordrag-radikaalpolimerisasie reaksie van 2-(N,N-dimetielamino)etiel metakrilaat (DMAEMA) wat begin is vanaf die gevormde makro-afsetter. Hierdie benadering gee poli[VB-(PEG17)-alt-N-(PDMAEMA)-MI] prototipe AHMBs met twee wateroplosbare SKs, waarvan een wateroplosbaar is by alle pHs en temperature (d.w.s. PEG), terwyl die ander tipe SK „n pH- en temperatuur-sensitiewe polimeer is (d.w.s. PDMAEMA). Aanvanklike pogings is aangewend om silindriese organo/silika hibriedmateriale te sintetiseer, gebaseer op hierdie AHMBs as die organiese segment en tetraëtielortosilikaat as die silika voorloper. Die voorlopige resultate dui op die vorming van silikananodrade, lengte ~8 μm en deursnit ~45 nm. Die selfsamestellingsgedrag van hierdie AHMBs is ook in water ondersoek by 'n temperatuur hoër as die laer kritieke oplossingstemperatuur van PDMAEMA (> 55 °C). „n Draadagtige morfologie (deursnit ~30 nm) is waargeneem. Hierdie studie beskryf aanvanklike pogings om organiese–anorganiese hibriedmateriale met beheerde groottes en morfologieë via dig-geënte hetero-arm molekulêre borsels te vervaardig.

As a preliminary starting point for the present study, physical and mechanical properties of polypropylene nanocomposites (PPNCs) for samples received from Queen's University Belfast have been evaluated. Subsequently, polymer/clay nanocomposite material has been produced at Bradford. Mixing and processing routes have been explored, and mechanical properties for the different compounded samples have been studied. Clay intercalation structure has received particular attention to support the ultimate objective of optimising tensile and fracture behaviour of isotropic and die-drawn PPNCs. Solid-state molecular orientation has been introduced to PPNCs by the die-drawing process. Tensile stress-strain measurements with video-extensometry and tensile fracture of double edge-notched tensile specimens have been used to evaluate the Young's modulus at three different strain rates and the total work of fracture toughness at three different notch lengths. The polymer composite was analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, polarizing optical microscopy, wide angle x-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. 3% and 5% clay systems at various compatibilizer (PPMA) loadings were prepared by three different mixing routes for the isotropic sheets, produced by compression moulding, and tensile bars, produced by injection moulding process. Die-drawn oriented tensile bars were drawn to draw ratio of 2, 3 and 4. The results from the Queen's University Belfast samples showed a decrement in tensile strength at yield. This might be explained by poor bonding, which refers to poor dispersion. Voids that can be supported by intercalated PP/clay phases might be responsible for improvement of elongation at break. The use of PPMA and an intensive mixing regime with a two-step master batch process overcame the compatibility issue and achieved around 40% and 50% increase in modulus for 3% and 5% clay systems respectively. This improvement of the two systems was reduced after drawing to around 15% and 25% compared with drawn PP. The work of fracture is increased either by adding nanoclay or by drawing to low draw ratio, or both. At moderate and high draw ratios, PPNCs may undergo either an increase in the size of microvoids at low clay loading or coalescence of microvoids at high clay loading, eventually leading to an earlier failure than with neat PP. The adoption of PPMA loading using an appropriate mixing route and clay loading can create a balance between the PPMA stiffness effect and the degree of bonding between clay particles and isotropic or oriented polymer molecules. Spherulites size, d-spacing of silicate layers, and nanoparticles distribution of intercalated microtactoids with possible semi-exfoliated particles have been suggested to optimize the final PPNCs property.

L'installation de décharges sanitaires représente la seule méthode de stockage des déchets ménagers solides dans plusieurs pays. Les lixiviats générés à partir de ces décharges présentent une grande toxicité aigüe et chronique. Lorsqu'ils ne sont pas traités, ces lixiviats peuvent pénétrer dans la nappe phréatique ou contaminer les eaux de surface et donc contribuer à la pollution des eaux. Divers procédés biologiques ont été appliqués au traitement des lixiviats de décharge. Cependant, ces procédés sont relativement inefficaces pour le traitement des lixiviats à cause de la présence de composés bioréfractaires. D'autre part, les procédés d'oxydation avancée représentent une excellente alternative pour le traitement des eaux polluées par les polluants toxiques et/ou persistants (bioréfractaires). Dans ce travail, quelques procédés d'oxydation avancée (procédé Glidarc, électro-Fenton, oxydation anodique et photo-Fenton) ont été appliqués au traitement de deux molécules modèles appartenant chacune à une famille de polluants présents dans la matrice du lixiviat tunisien de la décharge contrôlée de Jebel Chakir (identifiée dans ce travail), à savoir, l'anhydride phtalique et le 8-hydroxyquinoléine sulfate. Pour ces deux molécules, une étude de la dégradation et la minéralisation a été réalisée en optimisant les paramètres expérimentaux. L'étude cinétique montre que la dégradation oxydative des deux polluants étudiés suit une cinétique de réaction du pseudo-premier ordre, avec des temps de dégradation assez courts. Par exemple, avec une anode de Pt, l'oxydation complète de l'anhydride phtalique a été achevée en moins de 15 min sous un courant appliqué de 2,88 mA cm-2. L'identification des intermédiaires aromatiques et carboxyliques à courte chaîne carbonée a permis de proposer un mécanisme de dégradation de l'anhydride phtalique par les radicaux hydroxyles. Les valeurs des constantes de vitesse des réactions entre les *OH, et les deux polluants et leurs intermédiaires ont été déterminés par la technique de cinétique de compétition à l'aide d'un composé de référence; l'acide 4-hydroxybenzoique. Le suivi de la toxicité lors du traitement de la solution de 8-HQS par la méthode Microtox®, (une méthode basée sur la mesure de l'inhibition de la luminescence des bactéries marines Vibrio fischeri) a montré la formation des intermédiaires plus toxiques que les molécules mères. Une comparaison des procédés d'oxydation avancée appliqués a été réalisée pour chacun des polluants. Enfin, différents procédés d'oxydation avancée (procédé Glidarc, électro-Fenton, oxydation anodique et photo-Fenton) ont été appliqués à la dépollution du lixiviat tunisien de Jebel Chakir. Une étude comparative a été réalisée afin d'évaluer le coût des procédés. L'ensemble des résultats obtenus confirme l'efficacité du procédé électro-Fenton pour la dépollution des lixiviats.