This study was to investigate the reaction behavior of laboratory-prepared nanoscale adsorbents (Fe3O4 and H-[Fe3O4]MgO) and inorganic pollutants (NO3-, Cd2+and Cr6+) in simulated groundwater. First, Fe3O4 and the composites of nanoscale Fe3O4 and MgO were prepared using chemical co-precipitation method. Then they were characterized and verified by various apparatuses and methods including X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, Zetasizer, and specific surface area measurements. Second, the nanoscale adsorbents were used to adsorb inorganic pollutants in simulated groundwater of different conditions. The relevant reaction behavior and mechanisms were also investigated. Results of this research showed that Fe3O4 and H-[Fe3O4]MgO had the greater adsorption amount when the initial concentration of inorganic pollutants was higher than lower. The adsorption rate of inorganic pollutants at 28¢J was greater than that of at 18¢J. The experimental results also showed that at a higher pH environment or the existence of humic acid in simulated groundwater would increase the removal efficiency of Cd2+, but decrease the removal efficiency of NO3- and Cr6+. Analysis of inorganic pollutants adsorption on nanoscale adsorbents in simulated groundwater indicated that a Langmuir-type of chemical adsorption and pseudo-second-order reaction kinetic equation would have better fit. In this study, it was also found that nanoscale adsorbents not only adsorbed inorganic pollutants but also reduced NO3- and Cr6+ to NO2-, NH4+, and Cr3+ at pH=3, respectively. Thus, the nanoscale adsorbents (Fe3O4 and H-[Fe3O4]MgO) prepared and were capable of reductively adsorbing inorganic pollutants (e.g., NO3- and Cr6+) for environmental remediation.

Th.--Sci.--Metz, 1978.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Nanotechnology has received great prominence in recent years due to the versatility of new materials and its applications at the various sectors of society. The functionalized magnetic nanoparticles have been the focus of intense research because of the ability to use on different systems, with emphasis on the catalytic processes of environmental decontamination. In particular, we have seen a growing demand for hybrid catalysts capable of utilizing sunlight, constructed from TiO2 particles by photosensitised dyes. Thus, this study aimed to develop a new magnetic nanosystem, based on use of meso-porphyrins derived from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), coated with TiO2, with potential application in heterogeneous photocatalysis. Moreover, produce a new ferrofluid derived biomass from the anacardic acid (AA MAG). To this end, were synthesized Fe3O4 nanoparticles with an average size of 11nm, coated with a 1st layer of oleic acid and a 2nd layer of meso-porphyrin (3-n-PDPP). This nanosystem also was covered with a layer of TiO2. This procedure produced a new magnetic nanosystem of porphyrin (NMP). The new ferrofluid AA-MAG and magnetic nanosystems were characterized by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), infrared spectroscopy, Thermal analysis (TG) and magnetization curves. The results showed that NMP showed good thermal stability, superparamagnetic behavior and dimension nanometric (≈ 14nm). The fluorescent properties were little affected, which enables its application in photocatalytic systems. / A nanotecnologia vem recebendo grande destaque nos Ãltimos anos graÃas à versatilidade dos novos materiais gerados e suas aplicaÃÃes nos diversos setores da sociedade. As nanopartÃculas magnÃticas funcionalizadas tÃm sido foco de intensas pesquisas devido à capacidade de utilizaÃÃo em diferentes sistemas, com destaque para os processos catalÃticos de descontaminaÃÃo ambiental. Em especial, tem-se observado uma crescente demanda por catalisadores hÃbridos capazes de utilizar a luz solar, construÃdos a partir de partÃculas de TiO2 fotossensibilizadas por corantes. Assim, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo desenvolver um novo nanosistema magnÃtico, baseado no emprego de meso-porfirinas derivadas do LÃquido da Casca da Castanha de Caju (LCC), recobertas com TiO2, com potencial aplicaÃÃo em fotocatÃlise heterogÃnea. AlÃm disso, produzir um novo ferrofluido derivado da biomassa, a partir do Ãcido anacÃrdico (AA-MAG). Para isso, foram sintetizadas nanopartÃculas de Fe3O4 com tamanho mÃdio de 11nm, revestidas por uma 1 camada de Ãcido oleico e uma 2 camada da meso-porfirina (3-n-PDPP). Esse nanosistema tambÃm foi recoberto por uma camada de TiO2. Este procedimento produziu um segundo novo nanosistema magnÃtico de porfirina (NMP). O novo ferrofluido AA-MAG e os nanosistemas magnÃticos foram caracterizados por Microscopia eletrÃnica de trasmissÃo (MET), Espectroscopia no Infravermelho, AnÃlise tÃrmica (TG) e curvas de magnetizaÃÃo. Os resultados mostraram que o NMP apresentou uma boa estabilidade tÃrmica, comportamento superparamagnÃtico e dimensÃes nanomÃtricas (≈ 14nm). As propriedades fluorescentes foram pouco afetadas, o que possibilita sua aplicaÃÃo em sistemas fotocatalÃticos.

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Nanoparticules de magnétite fonctionnalisées pour l’imagerie bimodale IRM/TEPLes nanoparticules d’oxydes de fer superparamagnétiques (SPIONs en anglais) font l’objet de recherches intenses dans le domaine biomédical, notamment comme nanomédicament et agent de contraste T2 en imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM). Au cours de cette étude, des nanoparticules de magnétite (Fe3O4) à destination de l’imagerie IRM/TEP (Tomographie par Emission de Positons) ont été développées. Dans un premier temps, des SPIONs modifiées en surface, stables et superparamagnétiques ont été synthétisées via un dispositif hydrothermal en continu. A leur surface ont été greffées, durant la synthèse, des molécules hydrophiles : l’acide citrique, la LDOPA, le DHCA et le PHA. La fonctionnalisation des nanoparticules a été optimisée en modifiant des paramètres de synthèse tels que la température et le lieu de mélange, occasionnant des modifications de morphologie, taille et phase. Dans un second temps, pour améliorer leur stabilité et furtivité, des polymères de type PolyEthylène Glycol (PEG) ont été greffés à leur surface, deux longueurs de chaîne ont été évaluées. Pour une application en TEP, des macrocycles, complexant le radionucléide 64Cu, tels que le MANOTA, le NODAGA et le DOTA ont été couplés à ces SPIONs. Les essais de radiomarquage sont concluants. Ces nanohybrides, pleinement caractérisés (MET, XPS, IR, DLS, potentiels zêta, ATG, Raman) sont très prometteurs pour le diagnostic via l’imagerie bimodale IRM/TEM, notamment le composé Fe3O4-LDOPA-NODAGA (øDLS = 85±1 nm, r2 = 197±7 mM.s-1, 87% 64Cu). Des études préliminaires de cytotoxicité et génotoxicité de SPIONs modifiés par de l'APTES ont également été réalisées via des biotests très sensibles et novateurs. / Functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for bimodal MRI/PET imagingSuperParamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs) have been widely studied in the biomedical field due to their promising application as nanodrugs and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) contrast agents (T2). In this study, magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles have been developed for use as contrast agents for MRI/PET (Positron emission tomography) double imaging. First, functionalized stable superparamagnetic SPIONs have been synthesized in a continuous hydrothermal reactor. During the synthesis, hydrophilic agents (citric acid, LDOPA, DHCA and PHA) have been grafted on the surface of the nanoparticles. The functionalization of the nanoparticles has been optimized by modifying various synthesis parameters such as the temperature and the addition sequence of the organic molecules. The morphology, the size and the structure of the nanoparticles have been shown to depend on these different parameters. Then PolyEthylene Glycol (PEG) polymers have been grafted on their surface to make them stealth and biocompatible. Two different lengths have been considered. For PET imagery, macrocycles which are chelating agents of the 64Cu radionuclide such as MANOTA, NODAGA and DOTA have been grafted on these SPIONs. The radiochemical purities are very conclusive. These nanohybrids have been extensively characterized (TEM, XPS, IR, DLS, ?-potential, TGA, Raman) and are very promising as a diagnostic tool for bimodal imaging MRI/PET in particular the Fe3O4-LDOPA-NODAGA nanoplatform (øDLS = 85±1 nm, r2 = 197±7 mM.s-1, 87% 64Cu). Preliminary cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies on SPIONs modified by APTES have also been performed via very sensitive and innovative biotests.

Cette thèse porte sur la croissance de films minces d’oxydes de zinc/fer (ZnxFe1-xO1+δ par ablation laser pulsée (PLD) et sur la possibilité de contrôler leurs propriétés structurales et physico-chimiques en variant les conditions d’élaboration : pression d’oxygène et température de croissance, proportions respectives de zinc/fer. Pour de fortes valeurs de x (x > 65%), les films sont monophasés de structure wurtzite type ZnO (films Fe:ZnO), avec une transparence optique dans la gamme UV-visible de 80% mais sans propriété ferromagnétique ; en fonction de leur teneur en fer (1-x), ils évoluent de très bons conducteurs électriques à quasi-isolants. Pour de faibles valeurs de x (x < 15%), les films sont également monophasés de structure spinelle type Fe3O4 (films Zn:Fe3O4). Ils présentent de très bonnes propriétés ferromagnétiques dès la température ambiante ainsi qu’une bonne conductivité électrique, les effets de localisation des porteurs de charge se manifestant en dessous de la température de Verwey. Le nombre de parois d’antiphase peut être diminué par une croissance en deux étapes, comme l’atteste les mesures de magnétorésistance. Aux taux intermédiaires de zinc (15% < x < 65%), les films sont nano-composites. Dans le cas d’une coexistence des phases Fe:ZnO et Zn:Fe3O4, la bonne conductivité de Zn:Fe3O4 jointe à la multiplicité des variantes épitaxiales et donc des interfaces fournit un matériau adapté à la thermoélectricité. Dans le cas d’une coexistence de la phase ferrromagnétique Zn:Fe3O4 avec la phase Zn:FeO antiferromagnétique de type sel gemme, un fort couplage d’échange ainsi qu’une anisotropie magnétique perpendiculaire élevée sont mis en évidence. / This thesis deals with the growth of thin films of zinc/iron oxides (ZnxFe1-xO1+δ) by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and the possibility of controlling their structural and physicochemical properties by varying the elaboration conditions: oxygen pressure and growth temperature, respective proportions of zinc/iron. For high values of x (x> 65%), the films are single-phase with a ZnO-type wurtzite structure (Fe:ZnO films), with 80% optical transparency in the UV-visible range but without ferromagnetic properties; depending on their iron (1-x) content, they evolve from very good electrical conductors to near-insulators. For small values of x (x <15%), the films are also single-phase with a Fe3O4-type spinel structure (Zn:Fe3O4 films). They exhibit very good ferromagnetic properties at ambient temperature as well as good electrical conductivity, the localization effects of charge carriers occurring below the Verwey temperature. The number of antiphase walls can be decreased by a two-step growth, as evidenced by magnetoresistance measurements. At intermediate zinc rates (15% <x <65%), the films are nano-composites. In the case of a coexistence of the Fe:ZnO and Zn:Fe3O4 phases, the good conductivity of Zn:Fe3O4 combined with the multiplicity of epitaxial variants and thus of the interfaces provides a material suitable for thermoelectricity. In the case of a coexistence of the ferrromagnetic Zn:Fe3O4 phase with the Zn:FeO antiferromagnetic rocksalt phase, strong exchange coupling as well as high perpendicular magnetic anisotropy are demonstrated.

Ces quinze dernières années, l'élaboration d'oxydes fonctionnels sous forme de couches minces a connu un essor important. En microélectronique, ainsi qu'en spintronique, il est important de pouvoir synthétiser des films cristallins avec une épaisseur nanométrique et une interface abrupte. Dans cette configuration, les propriétés des films diffèrent des propriétés du matériau massif, notamment de part l'importance des conditions à l'interface entre le film et le substrat. Cette étude est focalisée sur la croissance par MOCVD a injection pulsée d'oxydes a base de fer : Fe3O4, g-Fe2O3 et BiFeO3. L'originalité de ce travail découle des études in situ des premiers stades de la croissance des films par AFM (microscope a force atomique) sous ultravide.

Water recycling has become a global trend because of water scarcity and increased demand of water supply. Therefore, attentions to the improvement of reclaimed water quality have been paid. In the past decade various environmental hormones and PPCPs (pharmaceuticals and personal care products) have been detected in different aquatic environments. Even though their concentrations are in the range of ng/L to £gg/L, these emerging contaminants might cause harm to human health and the environment. Nanoscale contaminants are another type of emerging contaminants cannot be neglected because many nanomaterials have been used in household goods of our daily lives. Thus, how to effectively separate and/or recover those nanomaterials from aqueous solution to reduce their potential hazards is an important issue The first objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- oxidation against selected environmental hormones (i.e., di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and perfluorooctane sulphonates (PFOS)) and pharmaceuticals (i.e., erythromycin (ERY) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX)) in aqueous solution. The optimal operating conditions obtained from the above-indicated oxidation process were then transferred to a simultaneous electrocoagulation and electrofiltration (EC/EF) treatment module into which a tubular TiO2/Al2O3 composite membrane was incorporated. The purpose of this practice was to evaluate whether the EC/EF process could further enhance the removal of target contaminants. In this work nanoscale magnetite (nano-Fe3O4) used for activation of S2O82- oxidation was prepared by chemical coprecipitation. Then, X-ray powder diffractometry was used to confirm the crystal structure of the prepared particles as magnetite. The employment of 3 wt% soluble starch was found to be sufficient to stabilize nano-Fe3O4 for later uses. Further, slurries of nano-Fe3O4 and S2O82- (sodium persulfate) were prepared with three dosage ratios, namely 1:2.5, 1:5 and 1:10. Nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- slurries thus prepared were used for evaluating their efficiencies in removing target contaminants (i.e., DEHP, PFOS, ERY, and SMX) of two concentration levels. In this study the high concentration level referred to 38 mg/L for DEHP and 10 mg/L each for the rest of target contaminants, whereas 10 £gg/L as the low concentration level for each of target contaminants. Batch experiments of nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- oxidation against target contaminants were first carried out in glass beakers. In the case of high concentration level with a nano-Fe3O4-to-S2O82- dosage ratio of 1:10, the respective removal efficiencies for all target contaminants were greater than 98%. Using the same dosage ratio for the case of low concentration level, however, the respective removal efficiencies for all target contaminants decreased to 78-91% except for ERY. When all target contaminants of low concentration level co-existed in the reaction vessel, the residual concentrations of environmental hormones were found to be greater than that of pharmaceuticals. Under the circumstances, the removal efficiency of DEHP dropped to 70% or so. The reaction pathways of nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- oxidation against each of target contaminants with a high concentration level were also investigated. The degradation intermediates detected for all target contaminants were all in line with the literature. Besides, the degradation intermediates were all close to their respective end products except those originated from DEHP. In other words, nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- per se had a phenomenal oxidation rate against each target contaminant. The performance of EC/EF-assisted nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- oxidation against target contaminants of low concentration level was also evaluated in this study. In each test every contaminated aqueous solution was physically preconditioned within the EC/EF treatment module for 20 min prior to the application of an electric field to enact electrocoagulation and electrofiltration. The optimal operating conditions obtained were given as follows: aluminum anode, electric field strength of 60 V/cm, transmembrane pressure of 98 kPa, and crossflow velocity of 3.33 cm/s. Under such conditions, the removal efficiencies for DEHP, PFOS, ERY, and SMX were determined to be 95%, 99%, 100%, and 99%, respectively. In the case of mixed environmental hormones and pharmaceuticals, the respective removal efficiencies slightly decreased to 85-99%. It is evident that the coupling of the EC/EF process with nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- oxidation yielded a substantial removal increase for selected target contaminants. Additionally, in all tests of EC/EF-assisted nano-Fe3O4/S2O82- oxidation against target contaminants, no residual nano-Fe3O4 was found in permeate. After a simple adjustment of pH, permeate thus treated would be ready for reuse in cooling towers.

One of the main problems of current cancer chemotherapy is the lack of selectivity of anti-cancer drugs to tumor cells which leads to systemic toxicity and adverse side effects. In order to overcome these limitations, researches on controlled drug delivery systems have gained much attention. Nanoscale based drug delivery systems provide tumor targeting. Among many types of nanocarriers, superparamagnetic nanoparticles with their biocompatible polymer coatings can be targeted to an intented site by an external magnetic field. Thus, the drug can be carried to the targeted site safely. The aim of this study is to prepare poly(dl-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) coated magnetic nanoparticles and load anti-cancer drug, doxorubicin to them. For this purpose, magnetite (Fe3O4) iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized as a magnetic core material (MNP) and then coated with oleic acid. Oleic acid coated MNP (OA-MNP) was encapsulated into PLGA. Effects of different OA-MNP/PLGA ratios on magnetite entrapment efficiency were investigated. Doxorubicin loaded magnetic polymeric nanoparticles (DOX-PLGA-MNP) were prepared. After the characterization of prepared nanoparticles, their cytotoxic effects on MCF-7 cell line were studied. PLGA coated magnetic nanoparticles (PLGA-MNP) had a proper size and superparamagnetic character. The highest magnetite entrapment efficiency of PLGA-MNP was estimated as 63 % at 1:8 ratio. Cytotoxicity studies of PLGA-MNP did not indicate any notable cell death between the concentration ranges of 2 and 250 &mu / g ml-1. It was observed that DOX-PLGA-MNP showed significant cytotoxicity on MCF-7 cells compared to PLGA-MNP. The results showed that prepared nanoparticles have desired size and superparamagnetic characteristics without serious toxic effects on cells. These nanoparticles may be suitable for targeted drug delivery applications. The findings obtained from drug studies may contribute to further work.

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