No / Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) is an aprotic solvent that has the ability to induce cell fusion and cell differentiation and enhance the permeability of lipid membranes. It is also an effective cryoprotectant. Insights into how this molecule modulates membrane structure and function would be invaluable toward regulating the above processes and for developing chemical means for enhancing or hindering the absorption of biologically active molecules, in particular into or via the skin. We show here by means of molecular simulations that DMSO can induce water pores in dipalmitoyl-phosphatidylcholine bilayers and propose this to be a possible pathway for the enhancement of penetration of actives through lipid membranes. DMSO also causes the membrane to become floppier, which would enhance permeability, facilitate membrane fusion, and enable the cell membrane to accommodate osmotic and mechanical stresses during cryopreservation.

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No / Chemical means of manipulating the distribution of lipids across biological membranes is of considerable interest for many biomedical applications as a characteristic lipid distribution is vital for numerous cellular functions. Here we employ atomic-scale molecular simulations to shed light on the ability of certain amphiphilic compounds to promote lipid translocation (flip-flops) across membranes. We show that chemically induced lipid flip-flops are most likely pore-mediated: the actual flip-flop event is a very fast process (time scales of tens of nanoseconds) once a transient water defect has been induced by the amphiphilic chemical (dimethylsulfoxide in this instance). Our findings are consistent with available experimental observations and further emphasize the importance of transient membrane defects for chemical control of lipid distribution across cell membranes

Les PolyGlycosides d'Alkyle (APGs) sont des agro-tensioactifs dont les propriétés de surface, la biodégradabilité et l'innocuité vis-à-vis de la peau leur offrent de nombreuses applications dans les domaines de la détergence, de la cosmétique et de l'alimentaire. Les APGs sont synthétisés selon la réaction de glycosidation acido-catalysée de Fischer entre un sucre et un accepteur de glycosyle, tel qu'un alcool gras. A l'échelle industrielle, cette voie de synthèse présente plusieurs contraintes liées à la faible solubilité du sucre dans l'alcool lipophile, l'utilisation de pressions réduites et la manutention de catalyseurs acides toxiques et/ou corrosifs. Ces facteurs imposent un équipement spécifique, augmentent les coûts de production et favorisent la dégradation des APGs. Dans un premier temps, les sulfoxydes et les sulfones ont été utilisés comme solvants dans la synthèse d'APGs sans catalyseur et à pression atmosphérique. Cette méthodologie est transposable à de nombreux donneurs et accepteurs de glycosyle. Notre étude a montré que la réaction de glycosidation est catalysée par les acides organiques produits par caramélisation partielle du sucre. La faible solubilité des solvants soufrés dans les alcools gras à température ambiante a été mise à profit dans la mise au point d'un procédé de synthèse d'APGs permettant la récupération et le recyclage de ces solvants. Un milieu réactionnel biphasique décanol - sulfolane a été décrit pour l'obtention d'un rendement en xylosides de décyle supérieur à 80 % en un temps de réaction remarquablement court. La synthèse d'APGs par conversion directe de la biomasse lignocellulosique a fait l'objet de la seconde partie de ce travail. La réaction de transglycosidation du xylane et des hémicelluloses de peuplier a été réalisée sous activation thermique, sans solvant ou en présence de diméthylsulfoxyde, et sous irradiations micro-ondes. L'efficacité de chaque mode d'activation à promouvoir la réaction de transglycosidation a été discutée en fonction de l'origine botanique et de la composition chimique des matières végétales. / Alkyl PolyGlycosides (APGs) are biobased and biodegradable amphiphilics with good surfactant properties and low skin irritability, which are sought in cosmetics, detergents and food. APGs are synthesized by acid-catalyzed Fischer's glycosidation of a carbohydrate source and a glycosyl acceptor such as a long-tailed alcohol. Industrial APGs production suffers from various drawbacks such as the poor solubility of the carbohydrate in the fatty alcohol, the pressure management and the use of toxic or corrosive acid catalysts. Those issues impose more stringent demand on equipment, increase the production costs and favor APGs degradation reactions.Firstly we have been involved in developing an innovative strategy for the catalyst-free synthesis of APGs under atmospheric pressure. Sulfoxides and sulfones have been efficiently used for the manufacture of APGs starting from various glycosyl donors and acceptors. The reaction was induced by organic acids produced by partial carbohydrate caramelisation. Interestingly some of the sulfur-containing solvents were not soluble in fatty alcohols at room temperature whereas the reaction medium was homogenous at the glycosidation temperature. These solvents have been easily recovered and recycled without decrease of APGs yields. A decanol-sulfolane biphasic reaction medium has been designed for the production of decyl-D-xylosides in short reaction times and yields up to 83 %.The second phase of this work was focused on the direct conversion of lignocellulosic materials into APGs. The transglycosidation reaction of xylan and poplar hemicelluloses has been studied under thermal activation, without solvent or in the presence of dimethylsulfoxide, and under microwave irradiations. The efficiency of each activation mode has been discussed as a function of the botanical origin and the chemical composition of lignocellulosic substrates.

Este trabalho apresenta as sínteses do complexo fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso3(O-dmso)] (1) e de dois novos complexos, trans,cis,cis- [RuCl2(S-dmso)2(NH2Ph)2] (2) e fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso)3(NH2Ph)] (3). Estes compostos foram caracterizados por espectroscopia de absorção na região do infravermelho, espectroscopia de absorção na região do ultravioleta e visível, análise elementar (CHN), RMN (1H e 13C{1H}) e por difração de raios X em monocristal, confirmando a formação de complexos hexacoordenados. As atividades catalíticas destes complexos como pré-catalisadores nas reações de polimerização via metátese por abertura de anel (ROMP) de norborneno (NBE), norbornadieno (NBD), diciclopentadieno (DCPD) e seus copolímeros foram investigadas. As polimerizações foram realizadas na presença de etil diazoacetato (EDA) em diferentes razões molares de [monômero]/[Ru], tempos e temperaturas de reação. Estudos em função da variação da razão molar [monômero]/[Ru] mostraram que, em geral, a melhor condição para reação via ROMP é a de 5000 equivalentes na presença de [EDA]/[Ru] = 28. Valores de massas moleculares com ordem de magnitude de 105 g.mol-1 para todos os poliNBE e poli(NBE-co-DCPD) foram medidos por cromatografia por permeação em gel (GPC). Os demais polímeros foram insolúveis em CHCl3. Em polimerizações com NBE a 25 °C por 50 min, obtiveram-se rendimentos de 91, 83 e 99 % usando os complexos 1, 2 e 3, respectivamente. Nas polimerizações de NBD, o complexo 1 rendeu 8 % de poliNBD a 50 °C em 30 min. Nestas mesmas condições, os complexos 2 e 3 renderam 42 e 34 % de poliNBD, respectivamente. Na ROMP de DCPD a 50 °C em 30 min, os três complexos sintetizaram poliDCPD com rendimentos em torno de 16 %. A 50 °C por 30 min, poli(NBE-co-NBD) com maior concentração de NBD (80NBD: 20NBE) usando os complexos 2 ou 3 foram obtidos com 35 % de rendimento, enquanto com o complexo 1 os rendimentos são de 15 %. Copolímeros do tipo poli(NBE-co-DCPD) foram obtidos com maiores rendimentos com o complexo 3 e com maiores valores de Mw usando o complexo 2. A influência do tipo de complexo e dos efeitos cooperativos dos ligantes foi avaliada neste tipo de reação com implicações nas características dos polímeros. / This work presents the syntheses of the complex fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso)3(O-dmso)] (1) and of the two new complexes trans,cis,cis- [RuCl2(S-dmso)2(NH2Ph)2] (2) and fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso)3(NH2Ph)] (3). These compounds were characterized by infrared absorption spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, elemental analysis (CHN), NMR (1H and 13C{1H}) and by X-ray diffraction in single crystals, confirming the formation of hexacoordinate complexes. The catalytic activities of these complexes as pre-catalysts in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions of norbornene (NBE), norbornadiene (NBD), dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) and its copolymers were investigated. The polymerizations were carried out in presence of ethyl diazoacetate (EDA), in different molar ratios of [monomer]/[Ru], as a function of reaction time and temperature. Studies on the variation of the [monomer]/[Ru] molar ratio have shown that, in general, the best condition for the ROMP reaction is 5000 equivalents, in the presence of [EDA]/[Ru] = 28.Values of molecular weights with order of magnitude of 105 g.mol-1 for all polyNBE and poly(NBE-co-DCPD) were measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The other polymers were insoluble in CHCl3. In polymerizations with NBE at 25 °C for 50 min, yields of 91, 83 and 99 % were obtained using complexes 1, 2 and 3, respectively. In the NBD polymerizations, complex 1 yielded 8 % of polyNBD at 50 °C for 30 min. Under these same conditions, complexes 2 and 3 yielded 42 and 34 % of polyNBD, respectively. In the ROMP of DCPD at 50 °C for 30 min, the three complexes synthesized polyDCPD in yields of about 16 %. At 50 °C for 30 min, poly(NBE-co-NBD) with higher concentration of NBD (80NBD : 20NBE) using complexes 2 or 3 were obtained in 35% yield, while with complex 1 the yields were 15 %. Poly(NBE-co-DCPD) copolymers were obtained in higher yields with complex 3 and higher Mw values using complex 2. The influence of the type of complex and the cooperative effects of the ligands were evaluated in this type of reaction with implications in the characteristics of the polymers.

Este trabalho apresenta as sínteses do complexo fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso3(O-dmso)] (1) e de dois novos complexos, trans,cis,cis- [RuCl2(S-dmso)2(NH2Ph)2] (2) e fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso)3(NH2Ph)] (3). Estes compostos foram caracterizados por espectroscopia de absorção na região do infravermelho, espectroscopia de absorção na região do ultravioleta e visível, análise elementar (CHN), RMN (1H e 13C{1H}) e por difração de raios X em monocristal, confirmando a formação de complexos hexacoordenados. As atividades catalíticas destes complexos como pré-catalisadores nas reações de polimerização via metátese por abertura de anel (ROMP) de norborneno (NBE), norbornadieno (NBD), diciclopentadieno (DCPD) e seus copolímeros foram investigadas. As polimerizações foram realizadas na presença de etil diazoacetato (EDA) em diferentes razões molares de [monômero]/[Ru], tempos e temperaturas de reação. Estudos em função da variação da razão molar [monômero]/[Ru] mostraram que, em geral, a melhor condição para reação via ROMP é a de 5000 equivalentes na presença de [EDA]/[Ru] = 28. Valores de massas moleculares com ordem de magnitude de 105 g.mol-1 para todos os poliNBE e poli(NBE-co-DCPD) foram medidos por cromatografia por permeação em gel (GPC). Os demais polímeros foram insolúveis em CHCl3. Em polimerizações com NBE a 25 °C por 50 min, obtiveram-se rendimentos de 91, 83 e 99 % usando os complexos 1, 2 e 3, respectivamente. Nas polimerizações de NBD, o complexo 1 rendeu 8 % de poliNBD a 50 °C em 30 min. Nestas mesmas condições, os complexos 2 e 3 renderam 42 e 34 % de poliNBD, respectivamente. Na ROMP de DCPD a 50 °C em 30 min, os três complexos sintetizaram poliDCPD com rendimentos em torno de 16 %. A 50 °C por 30 min, poli(NBE-co-NBD) com maior concentração de NBD (80NBD: 20NBE) usando os complexos 2 ou 3 foram obtidos com 35 % de rendimento, enquanto com o complexo 1 os rendimentos são de 15 %. Copolímeros do tipo poli(NBE-co-DCPD) foram obtidos com maiores rendimentos com o complexo 3 e com maiores valores de Mw usando o complexo 2. A influência do tipo de complexo e dos efeitos cooperativos dos ligantes foi avaliada neste tipo de reação com implicações nas características dos polímeros. / This work presents the syntheses of the complex fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso)3(O-dmso)] (1) and of the two new complexes trans,cis,cis- [RuCl2(S-dmso)2(NH2Ph)2] (2) and fac-[RuCl2(Sdmso)3(NH2Ph)] (3). These compounds were characterized by infrared absorption spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy, elemental analysis (CHN), NMR (1H and 13C{1H}) and by X-ray diffraction in single crystals, confirming the formation of hexacoordinate complexes. The catalytic activities of these complexes as pre-catalysts in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions of norbornene (NBE), norbornadiene (NBD), dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) and its copolymers were investigated. The polymerizations were carried out in presence of ethyl diazoacetate (EDA), in different molar ratios of [monomer]/[Ru], as a function of reaction time and temperature. Studies on the variation of the [monomer]/[Ru] molar ratio have shown that, in general, the best condition for the ROMP reaction is 5000 equivalents, in the presence of [EDA]/[Ru] = 28.Values of molecular weights with order of magnitude of 105 g.mol-1 for all polyNBE and poly(NBE-co-DCPD) were measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). The other polymers were insoluble in CHCl3. In polymerizations with NBE at 25 °C for 50 min, yields of 91, 83 and 99 % were obtained using complexes 1, 2 and 3, respectively. In the NBD polymerizations, complex 1 yielded 8 % of polyNBD at 50 °C for 30 min. Under these same conditions, complexes 2 and 3 yielded 42 and 34 % of polyNBD, respectively. In the ROMP of DCPD at 50 °C for 30 min, the three complexes synthesized polyDCPD in yields of about 16 %. At 50 °C for 30 min, poly(NBE-co-NBD) with higher concentration of NBD (80NBD : 20NBE) using complexes 2 or 3 were obtained in 35% yield, while with complex 1 the yields were 15 %. Poly(NBE-co-DCPD) copolymers were obtained in higher yields with complex 3 and higher Mw values using complex 2. The influence of the type of complex and the cooperative effects of the ligands were evaluated in this type of reaction with implications in the characteristics of the polymers.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / O presente trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de uma metodologia de sÃntese e caracterizaÃÃo de caulins modificados quimicamente, partindo de caulins naturais da regiÃo nordeste do Brasil. Os caulins foram modificados atravÃs de procedimentos de remoÃÃo da matÃria orgÃnica, obtenÃÃo de forma sÃdica, obtenÃÃo de forma amoniacal, obtenÃÃo da forma Ãcida e intercalaÃÃo com dimetilsulfÃxido. Para caracterizaÃÃo dos caulins obtidos apÃs toda a modificaÃÃo, foram realizadas tÃcnicas de difraÃÃo de raios â X (DRX), anÃlise quÃmica (absorÃÃo atÃmica), termogravimetria (TG), calorimetria diferencial exploratÃria (DSC) e espectroscopia na regiÃo do infravermelho (FT-IR). Os resultados obtidos atravÃs da anÃlise quÃmica e de difraÃÃo de raios â X confirmaram que a composiÃÃo dos caulins era basicamente caulinita e algumas impurezas, tais como, a Mica presente como argilomineral agregado no caulim cinza. AtravÃs dos resultados obtidos de capacidade de troca catiÃnica (CTC), foi possÃvel avaliar e adaptar as metodologias para a obtenÃÃo de melhores resultados. A avaliaÃÃo da estabilidade termodinÃmica do dimetilsulfÃxido intercalado nas estruturas dos caulins foi realizada atravÃs de termogravimetria, tendo como base o mÃtodo de Ozawa, onde a partir das curvas TG nas razÃes de aquecimento 2, 5, 7 e 10oC.min-1, obteve-se o grÃfico da razÃo de aquecimento pelo recÃproco da temperatura, depois realizou-se regressÃo linear, em seguida obteve-se o coeficiente angular(B), que quando substituÃdo na expressÃo: ?E = -18,2045.B, obtÃm-se a energia de ativaÃÃo, sendo esta um parÃmetro termodinÃmico fundamental na avaliaÃÃo da estabilidade. O dimetilsulfÃxido intercalado na estrutura do caulim branco demonstrou valores mais expressivos de energia de ativaÃÃo (Ea) em relaÃÃo ao intercalado no caulim cinza, denotando assim uma maior estabilidade termodinÃmica, podendo dessa forma ser considerado um melhor material de partida na obtenÃÃo de adsorventes de maior eficiÃncia. / The present work presents the development of a synthesis methodology and characterization of kaolins modified chemically, leaving of natural kaolins of the northeast area of Brazil. The kaolins were modified through procedures of removal organic matter, obtaining in a sodic way, obtaining of form amoniacal, obtaining in the acid way and collation with dimethylsulfoxide. For characterization of the kaolins obtained after all the modification, techniques of XâRay diffraction (DRX), chemical analysis (atomic absorption), thermogravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and infrared absorption spectroscopy (FT-IR). The results obtained through the chemical analysis and of XâRay diffraction confirmed that the composition of the kaolins was basically kaolinite and some sludges, such as, present Mica as clay mineral joined in the gray kaolin. Through the obtained results of capacity of change cationic (CTC), it was possible to evaluate and to adapt the methodologies for the obtaining of better results. The evaluation of the thermodynamic stability of the dimethylsulfoxide inserted in the structures of the kaolins it was accomplished through thermogravimetry, tends as base the method of Ozawa, where starting from the curves TG in the reasons of heating 2, 5, 7 and 10oC.min-1, it was obtained the graph of the heating reason by the reciprocal of the temperature, later he/she took place lineal regression, soon after it was obtained the coefficient angular(B), that when substituted in the expression: ? E = -18,2045.B, it is obtained the activation energy, being this a fundamental thermodynamic parameter in the evaluation of the stability. The dimethilsulfoxide inserted in the structure of the white kaolin it demonstrated more expressive values of activation energy (Ea) in relation to the inserted in the gray kaolin, denoting like this a larger thermodynamic stability, being able to in that way a better departure material to be considered in the obtaining of adsorventes of larger efficiency.

Les dispersions de nanoparticules magnétiques (NPs) dans les solvants polaires sont utilisées dans de nombreuses applications dans des domaines variés, du biomédical à l'environnement ou à l'énergie. Aussi appelés ferrofluides (FFs), ces systèmes sont des dispersions de ferrites spinelle magnétiques pouvant être stabilisées par des répulsions électrostatiques. Cela nécessite une bonne compréhension de l'interface NPs/solvant porteur, qui contrôle les interactions entre NPs, la nanostructure et de nombreuses autres propriétés. Nous étudions ici en milieu aqueux la réactivité électrochimique de particules c¿ur/couronne de type MFe2O4@ Fe2O3 (M = Fe,Co,Mn,Cu,Zn), espèces électroactives non conventionnelles. La voltammétrie à signaux carrés et la coulométrie à potentiel contrôlé permettent d'étudier la coquille de maghémite ( Fe2O3), dont le rôle est la protection de l'oxyde mixte du c¿ur en milieu acide. D'autre part, un nouveau procédé d'élaboration de dispersions dans les solvants polaires, testé dans l'eau, est appliqué au diméthylsulfoxide (DMSO). A partir du point de charge nulle des NPs, un ajout connu d'acide ou de base permet de contrôler la charge des NPs, la nature des contreions et la quantité d'électrolyte libre. Des dispersions stabilisées par des répulsions électrostatiques sont obtenues dans le DMSO. La diffusion de rayons X aux petits angles et la diffusion dynamique de la lumière sont utilisées pour comprendre la nanostructure et quantifier les interactions entre particules. De forts effets spécifiques liés aux ions sont mis en évidence ainsi que le rôle de l'interface solide liquide, en particulier sur les propriétés de thermodiffusion. / Dispersions of magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) in polar solvents have been inspiring many applications, to cite a few, biomedical, industrial and thermoelectrical ones. Also called ferrofluids (FFs), they are usually colloidal dispersions of magnetic spinel ferrite NPs, which can be stabilized thanks to electrostatic repulsion. A good understanding of the interface between NPs and the carrier solvent is thus a key point, which governs the interparticle interactions, the nanostructure and many other applicative properties. We study here the electrochemical reactivity of core-shell ferrite MFe2O4@ Fe2O3 (M=Fe,Co,Mn,Cu,Zn) NPs in aqueous medium. Square-wave voltammetry and potential controlled coulometry techniques are used on these non-conventional electroactive systems in order to evidence the shell of maghemite ( Fe2O3), the main function of which is to ensure the thermodynamical stability of NPs in acidic medium. We also present a new process for the elaboration of maghemite based FF in polar solvents, tested in water and applied to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Departing from the point of zero charge, the NPs are charged in a controlled way by adding acid or base, which enables us to better control the charge and the counter-ions nature, as well as the amount of free electrolyte in the dispersion. Stable dispersions are obtained thanks to electrostatic repulsion, also in DMSO. Small Angle X-ray scattering and Dynamic Light Scattering are used to understand the nanostructure and quantify the interparticle interactions. Specific ionic effects are evidenced as well as the strong influence of the solid/liquid interface on the migration of the NPs in a thermal gradient.

In the last two decades, particular interest has been given to the cycle of dimethylsulfide (DMS), a climate active gas, and its precursors the dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) and the dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). DMS is involved in the Earth’s radiation budget while the DMS(P,O) are produced by a wide variety of micro- and macroalgae, corals, bacteria, or angiosperms in response to diverse environmental stresses. Several functions have been suggested for these sulfur compounds such as antioxidants, cryoprotectants, overflow mechanisms, osmolytes, zooplankton deterrents or signalling compounds. This research aims at improving the knowledge about the antioxidant role of DMS(P,O) within three major phytoplankton groups: diatom (i.e. Skeletonema costatum), Prymnesiophyceae (i.e. Phaeocystis globosa) and dinoflagellate (i.e. Heterocapsa triquetra). The experimental results demonstrate that cellular DMS(P,O) have the ability to lower cellular reactive oxygen species concentrations produced during high-light and chemically-induced oxidative stresses; thus supporting the antioxidant function. However, the initial DMS(P,O) concentrations of each species are not informative of their ability to tolerate a further oxidative stress, and their concentrations do not increase in high-light grown cells. The DMS(P,O) may then act as antioxidants without being part of the antioxidant response of the cell. We recommend analysing more constituents of the antioxidant system (i.e. enzymes, carotenoids, redox buffer) along with DMS(P,O) by-products and DMSP-lyase activity to better understand the cellular function of DMSP. Field measurements in the North Sea, including the Belgian Coastal Zone (BCZ) and the Northern North Sea (NNS), bring additional information on the DMS(P,O) variations. While abiotic parameters (nutrients, temperature, and incident light) influence the Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentrations in the BCZ, this impact is not reflected in the DMS(P,O) concentrations. The latter depend on the succession of low- and high-DMSP producing species (i.e. diatoms and Phaeocystis, respectively). In the NNS in August, no distinct pattern can be drawn for the DMS(P,O) evolution regarding the phytoplankton diversity or abiotic parameters. Investigated by correlations between DMS(P,O), photoprotective pigments and incident light, the antioxidant function is not observed for this short-term period of sampling in a temperate sea. Based on Chl-a linear regressions, DMS(P,O) concentrations are successfully estimated with two distinct relationships for diatoms and Prymnesiophyceae in the BCZ. However, this estimation lacks accuracy in the NNS due to the mixed phytoplankton community observed. Further work will provide a better understanding about the antioxidant function – especially on the field – and its association with the phytoplankton diversity in temperate regions such as the North Sea. / Doctorat en Sciences agronomiques et ingénierie biologique / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished

The eutrophication of the Southern Bight of the North Sea has been benefitting to the prymnesiophyte Phaeocystis globosa (P. globosa). This species is a known high dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) producer whose bloom accounts for 95% of spring phytoplankton biomass. An increase in DMS(P) and its oxidation product dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) cellular contents have been frequently observed in cellular stress conditions. To test this, we have first analysed the natural distribution of DMS(P,O) cellular contents in the North Sea. Secondly, we have measured DMS(P,O) cellular contents in monospecific cultures of several key species of the North Sea and their responses to salinity variations. Our main working hypothesis is that DMSP acts as an osmoregulator and/or as an antioxidant, depending on the species. The DMS(P,O) annual cycle in the Southern Bight of the North Sea revealed a seasonality linked to the spring phytoplankton communities succession: (1) colonial diatoms (reappearing in autumn), (2) Chaetoceros spp. (3) P. globosa, (4) large-size summer diatoms (mainly Guinardia spp.), and (5) dinoflagellates. Spatial gradients of DMS(P) were related to those of phytoplankton biomass, itself related to the inputs of nutrients from the Scheldt estuary. It also discharges suspended matter in which DMSO may have been produced by anaerobic oxidation of DMS. Laboratory measurements confirmed a large variability in DMSP cellular contents between the six studied diatoms (Nitzschia closterium, Skeletonema costatum, Thalassiosira rotula, Chaetoceros socialis, Chaetoceros debilis, and Guinardia delicatula), low producers in comparison with P. globosa and even more with Heterocapsa triquetra (Dinoflagellate). In particular, communities 2 and 4 have lower DMSP cellular contents than community 1 (N. closterium, S. costatum and T. rotula). Senescence induces a decrease in DMSP/DMSO suggesting an oxidative stress caused by nutrients and/or light limitation in DMSP producers. In S. costatum, DMSP seems to play an osmoregulatory role and is oxidised into DMSO in hyposaline conditions. In P. globosa and H. triquetra, an oxidative stress appears in hypo- and hypersaline conditions diverging from their salinity optimum. / Doctorat en Sciences / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished