Cotton as a dominating natural fibre imparts a major contribution in the whole textile market including natural and artificial fibres. The demand of this cellulosic fibre is increasing rapidly day by day, on the other hand supply cannot fulfill its demand, and as a result price goes higher in world market. Now people are looking for alternatives to cotton in different applications. Viscose as cellulosic origin, the cheapest of all cellulosic fibres could be the best alternative. Viscose fibre exhibits some similar properties compared to cotton except its poor wet strength. In this thesis work different chemical finishes were applied to improve the wet strength of viscose fabric. For this purpose water repellent and soil release finishes were applied. Both water repellent and soil release finishes helped in reducing the molecular barrier around the individual fibres that lowered the surface tension of the fibre. It reduces the absorbency of viscose fibre hence leads to higher wet strength. Water repellent finish was applied alone as well as in combination with soil release finish. It was seen that viscose fibre exhibited better wet strength after applying water repellent and soil release finishes on it. This improved property of viscose could replace the cotton fibre in certain applications like bed linen. / Program: Magisterutbildning i textilteknologi

A proposta busca reduzir a absorção de água dos agregados reciclados de Resíduos de Construção e Demolição (RCD), através do tratamento de sua superfície com hidrofugante, de maneira que estes não aumentem o consumo de água tampouco reduzam a resistência mecânica. Os agregados reciclados de RCD foram caracterizados quanto à granulometria, morfologia, porosidade, ângulo de contato aparente, absorção de água, análise de imagem e rugosidade superficial. Em seguida, os mesmos foram tratados superficialmente com dois tipos de hidrofugante: solução de silano e parafina. Todos os tratamentos permitiram reduzir a absorção de água dos agregados reciclados de RCD. O tratamento por imersão foi aquele que permitiu obter os melhores resultados e a menor variabilidade entre as técnicas. Os tratamentos hidrofugam a superfície, apesar da parafina apresentar maior molhabilidade. O tratamento com parafina apresentou, em termos de absorção de água, resultados inferiores e menos variáveis que o silano. Os parâmetros de rugosidade constataram que, ambos os materiais perdem seu perfil topográfico original quando tratados com parafina. Os diferentes agregados reciclados com cada hidrofugante foram aplicados em materiais cimentícios analisados no estado fresco e no estado endurecido. Os tratamentos reduziram a absorção e o consumo de água de mistura, porém afetaram negativamente as propriedades mecânicas, devido nova interface gerada (no caso específica de parafina) e falta de molhabilidade nas superfícies. / The proposal aims to reduce the water absorption of the Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) recycled aggregates through hydrophobic surface treatment, so that these do not increase the concretes water consumption (nor reduce de mechanical strength). The CDW recycled aggregates were characterized regarding granulometry, morphology, porosity, apparent contact angle, water absorption, image analysis and surface roughness. Then they had their surface treated with two types of water-repellent: silane solution and paraffin. All treatments have reduced water absorption of the CDW recycled aggregate. Immersion treatment was the one that allowed the best results and the lowest variability between techniques. The treatments repel water on surface, despite the paraffin presenting better wettability. Paraffin treatment showed, in terms of water absorption, lower and less variable results than silane did. Roughness parameters found that both materials lose their topographic profile when treating with paraffin. The different recycled aggregates with each repellent were applied in cementitious materials analyzed in fresh and hardened state. The treatments reduced absorption and mixing consumption of water in the mixing, but adversely affect mechanical properties due to the new interface created (paraffin wax in special) and the lack of wettability on surfaces.

El trabajo de investigación se centra en el proyecto Phyra, el cual consiste en la venta online de productos 100% naturales para el cuidado del hogar, los cuales son: repelente, resinas aromatizadoras y antihumedad. Estos productos están dirigidos a Hombres y mujeres del NSE A, B, C1, entre las edades de 25 a 55 años y que residen en Lima Metropolitana; asimismo, que tengan un interés en el cuidado de su salud y sean ecorresponsables. Los experimentos realizados permitieron que se valide que el público objetivo tenía un problema con los productos actuales y estaban dispuestos a probar nuevas cosas, que finalmente le brinden una solución. Ante esto, se iniciaron las primeras ventas en la página de Facebook y se logró comprobar que Phyra era aceptado por el público. Con el resultado obtenido se buscó renovar el repelente en cuanto a su empaque y desarrollar dos nuevos productos. Todo esto fue también validado a través de las ventas. El contenido del trabajo se divide principalmente en la descripción del modelo de negocio, luego en la validación del mismo y finalmente, el desarrollo del plan de negocio, que incluye operaciones, RRHH, marketing, RSE y finanzas. Con todo esto se puede justificar la viabilidad del negocio. Finalmente se pudo concluir que el proyecto es rentable gracias al concierge realizado y al análisis de los estados financieros. Donde se obtuvo que la inversión inicial es de S/. 7,040.30 y se espera recuperarla en el primer año. / The research focuses on Phyra project, which consists of the online sale of 100% natural products for home care, which are: repellent, room odorizer resins and anti-humidity. These products are aimed at men and women of NSE A, B, C1, between the ages of 25 to 55 years and who reside in Metropolitan Lima; likewise, that they have an interest in health care and eco-responsible. The experiments carried out allowed the validation that the target audience had a problem with the current products and were willing to try new things, that finally provide a solution. Before this, the first sales on the Facebook page began and it was found that Phyra was accepted by the public. With the obtained result it was sought to renew the repellent in terms of its packaging and develop two new products. All this was also validated through sales. The content of the work is divided mainly in the description of the business model, then in the validation of the same and finally, the development of the business plan, which includes operations, HR, marketing, CSR and finance. With all this you can justify the viability of the business. Finally, it was concluded that the project is profitable thanks to the concierge carried out and the analysis of the financial statements. Where it was obtained that the initial investment is S /. 7,040.30 and it is expected to recover in the first year. / Trabajo de investigación

Les façades des nouveaux bâtiments et des bâtiments existants sont altérées par la pénétration de l'eau. Afin de protéger les bâtiments et surfaces exposées aux intempéries, des traitements contenant des agents hydrophobes doivent être appliqués. Les traitements utilisés à l’heure actuelle sont des traitements de surface qui se dégradent au cours du temps. L'agent hydrophobe, présent en surface, est soumis à des conditions très rudes telles que des rayonnements ultraviolets, de grandes variations de température, de l'abrasion ..., qui réduisent l’efficacité et la durabilité des traitements. La plupart des traitements aujourd'hui disponibles, fournisse une barrière efficace au passage de l’eau à court terme, mais doivent donc être réappliqués régulièrement. Le projet de recherche, présenté ici, traite de la mise en place d'un traitement de masse de matériaux cimentaires utilisés dans la protection de structures (joints, crépi ...). Ce traitement devrait offrir une protection à long terme, mais ne devrait pas modifier de manière significative les propriétés mécaniques des matériaux. Les avantages d'un traitement de masse sont évidents. Seule une petite partie de l'agent hydrophobe est exposée et dégradée par les conditions climatiques et l'abrasion de surface ne porte pas atteinte à l'intégrité du traitement. Une étude fondamentale a été menée afin d'étudier l'influence de l'incorporation d´agents à base de silicium sur les processus d'hydratation des ciments Portland et de comprendre leur mode d'action. Deux agents (alpha,omega dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane et n-octyltriethoxysilane) et deux ciments Portland (ordinaire et blanc CEM I 42,5N) ont été choisis et étudiés. Trois modes d´introduction (liquides purs, émulsions et granules) ont été mis en œuvre et comparés. Le but est de déterminer les meilleures conditions pour obtenir un traitement efficace et durable tout en préservant les propriétés mécaniques. Les résultats d'absorption d'eau par capillarité et de perméabilité à la vapeur d’eau sont prometteurs et les essais mécaniques sur mortiers n’ont pas montré de diminutions significatives des résistances mécaniques. La microstructure et la progression de l'hydratation des matrices cimentaires adjuvantées et de référence, ont été caractérisées par calorimétrie à conduction, par calorimétrie différentielle à balayage couplée à la thermogravimétrie, par spectroscopie infra-rouge, par diffraction des rayons X, par porosimétrie au mercure, et par microscopie électronique à balayage. La durabilité des matériaux adjuvantés a été étudiée afin de montrer la pertinence des traitements ainsi que l'évaluation de la progression de l'hydratation. Les performances hydrofuges ainsi que l’évolution de la microstructure, à l’issue des différents vieillissements artificiels et naturels, ont été déterminées. Les mortiers mis en œuvre ont été soumis à des vieillissements artificiels simulant des conditions proches de celles rencontrées en pratique (tels que des cycles rayonnements UV, pluie, sel, gel/dégel…). Une amélioration de la durabilité des mortiers adjuvantés a été observée. Les résultats sont très encourageants et confirment l'intérêt d’un tel traitement dans la masse. /Protection of cement-based materials means above all, moisture protection because water is primarily responsible for inducing damaging physical and chemical processes in building materials. In most cases, water repellents are applied either directly during the construction or insulation process; or as a post-treatment of the exposed surfaces in order to protect the buildings from further decay. A new way is to develop a bulk treatment for cement-based materials which should provide a long term protection without modifying the mechanical properties of the cementitious materials. The advantages of a bulk treatment are obvious i.e. only a small part of the hydrophobic agent is exposed and degraded by the UV. In addition, surface abrasion does not affect the integrity of the treatment. A fundamental study was initiated to investigate the influence of the incorporation of two active silicon-based agents (already used as post-building treatments) on the hydration processes of Portland cements and to understand the involved mechanisms of interaction. Two agents (alpha,omega dihydroxypolydimethylsiloxane and n-octyltriethoxysilane) and two Portland cements (Ordinary and White Portland Cement CEM I 42,5N) were chosen and studied. Three incorporation modes (pure liquids, water emulsions and granules) were investigated. The effects of the three modes were compared. The aim was to determine the best conditions for an efficient and sustainable treatment preserving the mechanical properties of the materials. The results of capillary water penetration and water vapor permeability are promising and are not accompanied by a significant decrease of the mechanical performances The microstructure and progression of hydration of admixtured cement pastes were characterized by conduction calorimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, thermo-gravimetry, infra-red spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, mercury intrusion porosimetry, and scanning electron microscopy. In addition, the durability of water-repellent additives and of the admixtured cement was studied in order to show the relevance of the treatments as well as the assessment of the progression of hydration and the type of products that were developed. Mortar specimens were submitted to artificial ageing cycles such as freeze-thaw cycles, ultraviolet cycles and rain-sun cycles. The general trend is an improvement of the durability of admixtured mortars. The results are very encouraging and confirm the interest of the bulk mortar treatment.

Spatial patterns as well as temporal dynamics of soil moisture have a major influence on runoff generation. The investigation of these dynamics and patterns can thus yield valuable information on hydrological processes, especially in data scarce or previously ungauged catchments. The combination of spatially scarce but temporally high resolution soil moisture profiles with episodic and thus temporally scarce moisture profiles at additional locations provides information on spatial as well as temporal patterns of soil moisture at the hillslope transect scale. This approach is better suited to difficult terrain (dense forest, steep slopes) than geophysical techniques and at the same time less cost-intensive than a high resolution grid of continuously measuring sensors. Rainfall simulation experiments with dye tracers while continuously monitoring soil moisture response allows for visualization of flow processes in the unsaturated zone at these locations. Data was analyzed at different spacio-temporal scales using various graphical methods, such as space-time colour maps (for the event and plot scale) and binary indicator maps (for the long-term and hillslope scale). Annual dynamics of soil moisture and decimeterscale variability were also investigated. The proposed approach proved to be successful in the investigation of flow processes in the unsaturated zone and showed the importance of preferential flow in the Malalcahuello Catchment, a datascarce catchment in the Andes of Southern Chile. Fast response times of stream flow indicate that preferential flow observed at the plot scale might also be of importance at the hillslope or catchment scale. Flow patterns were highly variable in space but persistent in time. The most likely explanation for preferential flow in this catchment is a combination of hydrophobicity, small scale heterogeneity in rainfall due to redistribution in the canopy and strong gradients in unsaturated conductivities leading to self-reinforcing flow paths.

Insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) and sunscreen oxybenzone are commonly incorporated into commercially available repellent and sunscreen preparations. Both compounds have demonstrated an increased percutaneous permeation and systemic disposition after concurrent application in vitro and in vivo. The permeation enhancement between DEET and oxybenzone not only compromises their respective protective efficacy against biting insects and UV radiation, but also potentiates toxicological properties in susceptible subjects. The pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles from concurrent use of DEET and oxybenzone were evaluated and compared in this thesis. DEET and oxybenzone were administered by intravenous and topical routes in rats, either alone and/or in combination, to compare the pharmacokinetics of parent compounds and their primary metabolites in vivo. To evaluate toxicological characteristics, rat primary cortical neurons and astrocytes, and rat hepatoma 1548 cells were exposed to DEET, oxybenzone and their metabolites in vitro, and cell viability was analyzed. Various behavioral testing protocols were also performed to assess arousal, locomotion, habituation, and motor coordination of rats over a 30-day study period. Concurrent topical application of DEET and oxybenzone enhanced the disposition of DEET and its metabolites in rats, but did not consistently affect the distribution of oxybenzone and its metabolites. The disappearance of DEET from skin application site was accelerated; its apparent elimination half-life was decreased while its plasma and tissue concentrations were predominantly increased. Cellular toxicity occurred at 1 μg/ml for neurons and 7-day exposure for both astrocytes and neurons. Viability of hepatoma cells was also reduced when treated with DEET, oxybenzone and their metabolites, either alone or in combination, most notably after 72 hours of exposure. However, no overt signs of toxicity were observed from behavioral testing in rats after a 30-day topical study. The pharmacokinetic data obtained was beneficial in understanding and elucidating absorption and biodistribution of DEET and oxybenzone in vivo. The toxicological data suggested that the risk for increasing adverse effects from concurrent skin application of repellents and sunscreens would be low and marginal in healthy individuals. Nevertheless, further studies should be carried out to assess the long-term health impact of these compounds in susceptible subjects, especially at higher application doses.

Insect repellent N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) and sunscreen oxybenzone are commonly incorporated into commercially available repellent and sunscreen preparations. Both compounds have demonstrated an increased percutaneous permeation and systemic disposition after concurrent application in vitro and in vivo. The permeation enhancement between DEET and oxybenzone not only compromises their respective protective efficacy against biting insects and UV radiation, but also potentiates toxicological properties in susceptible subjects. The pharmacokinetic and toxicological profiles from concurrent use of DEET and oxybenzone were evaluated and compared in this thesis. DEET and oxybenzone were administered by intravenous and topical routes in rats, either alone and/or in combination, to compare the pharmacokinetics of parent compounds and their primary metabolites in vivo. To evaluate toxicological characteristics, rat primary cortical neurons and astrocytes, and rat hepatoma 1548 cells were exposed to DEET, oxybenzone and their metabolites in vitro, and cell viability was analyzed. Various behavioral testing protocols were also performed to assess arousal, locomotion, habituation, and motor coordination of rats over a 30-day study period. Concurrent topical application of DEET and oxybenzone enhanced the disposition of DEET and its metabolites in rats, but did not consistently affect the distribution of oxybenzone and its metabolites. The disappearance of DEET from skin application site was accelerated; its apparent elimination half-life was decreased while its plasma and tissue concentrations were predominantly increased. Cellular toxicity occurred at 1 μg/ml for neurons and 7-day exposure for both astrocytes and neurons. Viability of hepatoma cells was also reduced when treated with DEET, oxybenzone and their metabolites, either alone or in combination, most notably after 72 hours of exposure. However, no overt signs of toxicity were observed from behavioral testing in rats after a 30-day topical study. The pharmacokinetic data obtained was beneficial in understanding and elucidating absorption and biodistribution of DEET and oxybenzone in vivo. The toxicological data suggested that the risk for increasing adverse effects from concurrent skin application of repellents and sunscreens would be low and marginal in healthy individuals. Nevertheless, further studies should be carried out to assess the long-term health impact of these compounds in susceptible subjects, especially at higher application doses.

Ce travail de recherche consiste à proposer une fonctionnalisation des surfaces textiles par le procédé sol-gel à partir d’alcoxysilanes. L‘objectif est de conférer aux textiles des propriétés hydrofuges, ignifuges et fluorescentes. La première partie de notre étude traite dans un premier temps les paramètres de synthèse des sols et leur application sur différentes étoffes textiles. Ensuite, nous nous sommes intéressés à la synthèse des sols avec des alcoxydes de silicium permettant d’avoir des propriétés hydrofuges. Par la suite, les propriétés d’adsorption et de non mouillabilité des textiles traités ont été déterminées selon le standard AATCC- 22 et celles mécaniques selon la norme ISO 13934. Nous avons également étudié la stabilité thermique par des analyses ATG et les propriétés de non mouillabilité de ces textiles en fonction de leur photovieillissement accéléré. Dans un deuxième temps et dans l’optique de développer des textiles ignifuges, nous avons montré que l’immobilisation des LIs à la surface des textiles peut être réalisée par le procédé sol-gel. Pour ce faire nous avons tout d’abord synthétisé des liquides ioniques à partir d’un alcoxyde de silicium halogéné. Le sel obtenu est ensuite greffé sur des matrices textiles par le procédé sol- gel.Enfin, la dernière partie de l’étude consiste en la synthèse de fluorophores organiques par un procédé utilisant le couplage de type Heck. Leurs propriétés de photoluminescence ont été étudiées. Nous avons ainsi pu les greffer sur des surfaces pour développer des traceurs textiles fluorescents et des sondes pH fluorescentes. / This work consists to provide a functionalization of textile surfaces by the sol-gel process using alcoxysilanes. The final aim is to impart water repellent, flame retardant and fluorescent features to textile surfaces. Firstly, the effects of synthesis parameters such as the concentration of the alcoxysilanes and the impregnation time of the fabrics in the solution (sol) prepared have been thoroughly investigated. Then, we have prepared a silica modified sol which is expected to induce a water repellent feature to textile. To investigate the water repellency under practical conditions, the common “rain test” was used according to AATCC test method 22-2005 also mechanical properties of treated un untreated textile was studied according to ISO 13934. Furthermore, thermal properties of sol-gel modified textiles were investigated and their water repellency abilities were assessed and compared after photo ageing upon UV irradiations.Secondly, we have showed that the immobilization of ionic liquids onto the surface of textile fabrics can be achieved by the sol-gel process, which is of a growing interest due to its simplicity and flexibility. For this aim, two ionic liquids were synthesized using halogenated alkoxysilane, and then grafted onto the cotton fabrics by sol- gel process .The functionalized cotton fabrics exhibit good water repellency and flame stability. Finally, a fluorophores bearing phenolic hydroxyl and pyridinium end groups have been synthesized and grafted into cellulosic fiber by sol -gel process. This fluorophores have been firstly synthesized by double Heck couplings, and then we have studied their photo physical behavior as function of their concentration both in ethanol and in the textile. We have also grafted the fluorophores in cellulosic textile by sol gel method to have fluorescent and PH-sensitive properties.

A proposta busca reduzir a absorção de água dos agregados reciclados de Resíduos de Construção e Demolição (RCD), através do tratamento de sua superfície com hidrofugante, de maneira que estes não aumentem o consumo de água tampouco reduzam a resistência mecânica. Os agregados reciclados de RCD foram caracterizados quanto à granulometria, morfologia, porosidade, ângulo de contato aparente, absorção de água, análise de imagem e rugosidade superficial. Em seguida, os mesmos foram tratados superficialmente com dois tipos de hidrofugante: solução de silano e parafina. Todos os tratamentos permitiram reduzir a absorção de água dos agregados reciclados de RCD. O tratamento por imersão foi aquele que permitiu obter os melhores resultados e a menor variabilidade entre as técnicas. Os tratamentos hidrofugam a superfície, apesar da parafina apresentar maior molhabilidade. O tratamento com parafina apresentou, em termos de absorção de água, resultados inferiores e menos variáveis que o silano. Os parâmetros de rugosidade constataram que, ambos os materiais perdem seu perfil topográfico original quando tratados com parafina. Os diferentes agregados reciclados com cada hidrofugante foram aplicados em materiais cimentícios analisados no estado fresco e no estado endurecido. Os tratamentos reduziram a absorção e o consumo de água de mistura, porém afetaram negativamente as propriedades mecânicas, devido nova interface gerada (no caso específica de parafina) e falta de molhabilidade nas superfícies. / The proposal aims to reduce the water absorption of the Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) recycled aggregates through hydrophobic surface treatment, so that these do not increase the concretes water consumption (nor reduce de mechanical strength). The CDW recycled aggregates were characterized regarding granulometry, morphology, porosity, apparent contact angle, water absorption, image analysis and surface roughness. Then they had their surface treated with two types of water-repellent: silane solution and paraffin. All treatments have reduced water absorption of the CDW recycled aggregate. Immersion treatment was the one that allowed the best results and the lowest variability between techniques. The treatments repel water on surface, despite the paraffin presenting better wettability. Paraffin treatment showed, in terms of water absorption, lower and less variable results than silane did. Roughness parameters found that both materials lose their topographic profile when treating with paraffin. The different recycled aggregates with each repellent were applied in cementitious materials analyzed in fresh and hardened state. The treatments reduced absorption and mixing consumption of water in the mixing, but adversely affect mechanical properties due to the new interface created (paraffin wax in special) and the lack of wettability on surfaces.

Actuellement, la plupart des textiles utilisés pour limiter les contacts avec les moustiques vecteurs de maladies sont imprégnés d’insecticides pyréthrinoïdes possédant une action insecticide et répulsive. Cependant, l’apparition de résistances au sein des populations de moustiques remet en cause cette efficacité.La nouvelle stratégie de lutte contre les moustiques s’appuie sur l’effet synergique obtenu lors d’une association de deux molécules de familles chimiques différentes à effet insecticide et répulsif. Les effets de deux répulsifs, le DEET et l’IR3535 ont été étudiés sur des cellules neurosecrétrices isolées du système nerveux central de la blatte Periplaneta americana. A l’aide de la technique d’imagerie calcique, il a été possible de montrer que ces composés induisent une augmentation dose-dépendante complexe de la concentration en calcium intracellulaire. L’utilisation d’outils pharmacologiques spécifiques a permis de caractériser les cibles et les évènements moléculaires impliqués dans ces effets. A partir de ces résultats, l’IR3535 s’est avéré être le meilleur répulsif pour une association avec un insecticide néonicotinoïde, le thiaclopride. Grâce à la technique électrophysiologique du patch-clamp adaptée sur neurones d’insecte, l’effet synergique produit par l’association IR3535/thiaclopride a été observé et le rapport de concentrations répulsif/insecticide qui donne le meilleure effet synergique sur le courant entrant induit par le thiaclopride déterminé. Des tests en cône réalisés sur moustiques in vivo ont confirmé cet effet synergique,démontrant l’intérêt de proposer l’associationIR3535/thiaclopride comme nouvelle stratégie de lutte anti-vectorielle. / Today, most of the textiles used to limit contact with mosquitoes are impregnated with pyrethroid insecticides having both insecticidal and repellent activities. However, the development of resistance in mosquito populations reduces their efficacy. The new strategy proposed against mosquito-transmitted diseases is based on the potential synergy observed with the combination of two different compounds with insecticidal and repellent effects. In this context, the effects of two repellents DEET and IR3535 have been studied on neurosecretory cells isolated from the central nervous system of the cockroach Periplaneta Americana. Using calcium imaging, both DEET and IR3535 induce a dose-dependent complex elevation of intracellular calcium concentration. Specific pharmacological tools have allowed to characterize the different targets together with the molecular events involved in the repellent-induced calcium rise. From these results, it has been possible to identify IR3535 as the most suitable compound to be used in association with the insecticide neonicotinoid, thiacloprid. Using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique adapted on isolated insect neurons, the synergistic effect of the IR3535/thiacloprid mixture has been observed on the thiacloprid-induced current and the most efficient ratio between repellent and insecticide has also been determined. In addition, cone tests performed on in vivo mosquitoes confirm this synergistic effect, demonstrating that IR3535/thiacloprid mixture could bean alternative strategy in the management of chemical use against resistant mosquitoes.