El fang biològic es produeix en les plantes de tractament d'aigües residuals urbanes i industrials. El tractament i la gestió dels fangs és un dels problemes més importants en el camp del tractament de les aigües residuals. Aquesta situació es preveu que es veurà agreujada en el futur, per un increment del volum de fang produït associat a l'exigència de nivells més alts de depuració i per l'augment dels nombre d'estacions depuradores en funcionament. D'altre banda, les limitacions que presenten les opcions tradicionals de gestió dels fangs, fa necessari buscar solucions innovadores i efectives per a solucionar el problema que suposa la gestió d'aquests fangs biològics. Els fangs biològics són de naturalesa carbonosa i amb un alt contingut de matèria orgànica. Aquestes característiques, permeten la conversió del fang en un sòlid adsorbent de tipus carbonós. Aquesta conversió ofereix el doble benefici de reduir el volum de fang que ha de ser gestionat i alhora produir un adsorbent amb un cost inferior a la dels adsorbents convencionals (carbons actius comercials).Fins el moment, els tractaments alta temperatura han demostrat la seva efectivitat per du a terme el procés de transformació dels excedents de fang biològic en un sòlid adsorbent carbonós (carbó actiu). Com a alternativa a aquests processos a alta temperatura, es proposa un nou procés d'obtenció d'un sòlid adsorbent carbonós a partir dels excedents de fangs biològics, mitjançant un tractament a baixa temperatura, combinant el tractament per microones amb l'addició d'un reactiu químic (H2SO4).La present tesi analitza el tractament dels excedents de fangs biològics utilitzant un tractament mitjançant microones i l'addició d'àcid sulfúric (H2SO4), al mateix temps analitza la possibilitat d'utilitzar els sòlids adsorbents obtinguts per a millorar la qualitat de les aigües residuals.Paràmetres d'operació com poden ser la quantitat d'àcid sulfúric addicionada al fang, el nivell de potència del forn microones i el temps de tractament, es modificaran per tal de determinar la influència que poden tenir sobre la qualitat del sòlid adsorbent. Un cop determinada la qualitat dels diferent sòlids adsorbents s'avalua la seva capacitat per a l'eliminació de colorant i metalls en fase líquida. Els resultats obtinguts es comparen amb els obtinguts per un carbó actiu derivat de fangs i un carbó actiu comercial. / The sewage sludge is produced by urban and industrial wastewater treatment plants. The treatment and disposal of sewage sludge is an expensive and environmentally sensitive problem growing world-wide. In recent years, sewage sludge is being generated in ever increasing amounts and meanwhile environmentally quality standards are becoming more stringent. Furthermore, with some traditional disposal routes coming under pressure and others being phased out, it is necessary to seek cost-effective and innovate solutions to the problem incurred by sewage sludge disposal. Sewage sludge is carbonaceous in nature and rich in organic materials. Hence it has the potential to be converted into a useful carbonaceous adsorbent material. This conversion could offer the combined benefits of reducing the volume of sewage sludge and producing a valuable adsorbent with lower cost than commercial activated carbons. At the moment, the high temperature treatments have been show the feasibility of the conversion of sewage sludge in an activated carbon. As alternative to these high temperature treatments, a novel way of carbonaceous adsorbent preparation was attempted combining microwaves heating and the addition of chemical compounds. The possibility of obtaining a carbonaceous adsorbent material from surplus biological sludge has been investigated. This present work analyze the treatment of the sewage sludge using microwave heating and the addition of a chemical reagent (H2SO4), and the applications of the sludge based microwave treated adsorbent to improving the quality of the wastewater.Operational parameters such as the amount of H2SO4 added, the level power of microwave oven and the processing time were modified to ascertain their influence on the quality of carbonaceous adsorbent obtained. Once determined the quality of the different carbonaceous adsorbent obtained, these adsorbents were employed for dye and metal removal in liquid phase. The results obtained were compared with the adsorption capacity of a sludge based activated carbon and a commercial activated carbon.

There is evidence that athermal radiofrequency radiation can alter Heat Shock Protein (HSP) expression or protein phosphorylation, or alter MAP kinase signalling. Effects of long-term exposure in brain tissue due to repeated HSP perturbation (eg an inhibition of apoptosis) have been hypothesised (French et al, 2001). This study aimed to investigate the RNA expression profile (12,000 genes) and HSP family protein expression levels after either acute 1-hour or chronic 4-day intermittent exposures to simulated GSM radiation in a human primary fibroblast model. The results found minimal or no effects of GSM. Flasks were exposed to 900 MHz (217 Hz modulation) at 0.18 W/kg SAR within a Transverse Electromagnetic Mode chamber (TEM cell). Cultures rested for 2 hours before exposures. Affymetrix U95A microarray analysis of a single pilot set of experiments showed that about 40 genes were reported as upregulated &gt=2.5 fold in each condition. There was no evidence of altered expression of any MAPK-associated genes. Target genes reported in both conditions (CBFA2T1, ZNF148, ITGA1), and genes altered in one condition (CCS, PLEC1, BIRC5), and marginally altered HSP72 were selected for PCR analysis. No other members of the HSP family were altered. In three replicate experiments assayed by real-time PCR, six genes were either unchanged or showed randomly variable expression. However HSP72 RNA showed possible consistent slight upregulation of 1.37 +/- 0.21 in the chronic condition. Western immunoblots of HSP-60, -70, -72 and -V90 proteins showed no significant changes 5 hours after exposure. In preliminary studies using a serum starvation protocol, ERK-1 phosphorylation was unaltered after 5 or 30 minutes GSM (single experiments). When flasks were transiently cooled, ERK-1 phosphorylation was increased 20 minutes later, indicating a source of artefact in some protocols. An inflammatory challenge experiment with a low-dose of the cytokine IL-1???? found that acute GSM exposure post-challenge inhibited NF????B-mediated GRO???? induction by 1.5 fold (2 experiments). Preconditioning with mild heat induces transient inhibition of both NF????B signalling and apoptosis. Other studies indicate that EMF exposures similarly evoke cytoprotection. It is suggested that GSM evoked cytoprotective signalling in this inflammatory model.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:28:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2005-12-15Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:18:38Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 mazaro_jvq_me_araca.pdf: 2035782 bytes, checksum: e67d1a0017e9c678266d158062acc962 (MD5) / Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) / A relação existente entre os métodos de processamento das resinas acrílicas e a espessura de resina das bases de dentaduras, bem como a associação com o tamanho e forma do arco maxilar, tem sido um assunto bastante discutido no que diz respeito à possíveis alterações no posicionamento dos dentes e selamento posterior de próteses totais maxilares. Sendo assim, o propósito desse trabalho foi avaliar a movimentação dentária que ocorre durante o processamento de próteses totais maxilares com três diferentes espessuras de base, frente a dois métodos de inclusão e submetidas à polimerização por microondas. Quarenta e duas (42) amostras foram aleatoriamente divididas em 6 grupos de 7 amostras cada, respeitando, evidentemente, a espessura da base (1,25 mm - 2,50 mm - 3,75 mm) e o tipo de revestimento em mufla (silicone e gesso pedra). Pontos foram demarcados sobre os dentes artificiais para permitir a mensuração das R ee ssum o amostras através do software AutoCad. A diferença das médias dos segmentos entre o modelo encerado e demuflado de cada grupo foi submetida à analise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de Tukey. De acordo com os resultados obtidos pode-se concluir que: todas as técnicas de processamento juntamente com as diferentes espessuras de base de prótese total avaliadas apresentaram alteração na posição dos dentes artificiais após o processamento. A técnica de inclusão com barreira de silicone foi a que apresentou as maiores alterações dimensionais, independentemente da espessura. Na análise dos segmentos, houve uma maior alteração dos segmentos A/B/C (Triângulo maior) com relação aos segmentos D/E/F (Triângulo menor). Independente do tipo de inclusão, não houve diferença estatística entre as espessuras das bases (p<0,059), entretanto, analisando o comportamento de alteração, as prótese totais com bases mais finas apresentaram maior... . / The existent relationship between the methods of processing of the acrylic resins and the thickness of dentures bases resin, as well as the association with the size and form of the maxillary arch, it has been a subject quite discussed with regard to possible alterations in the teeth positioning and maxillary complete denture postdamming. So that, the aim of the study was to evaluate the dental movement that it happens during the processing of maxillary complete dentures with three base thickness different, front of two inclusion methods and submitted to the microwaves polymerization. Forty two (42) samples were randomly divided in 6 groups of 7 samples each, respecting, evidently, the base thickness (1,25 mm - 2,50 mm - 3,75 mm) and the type in flask investment (silicone and plaster stone). Points were demarcated on the artificial teeth to allow the measurement of the samples through the AutoCad software. The averages difference of the segments between the Ab ss tt rr a cc tt waxed model and deflasked of each group was submitted to it analysis of variance (ANOVA á=0,05) and Tukey test. In agreement with the obtained results it can be conclusion that: all the processing techniques together with the different thickness of complete denture base evaluated, presented alteration in the artificial teeth positionig after the processing. The silicone flasking technique was that presented the largest dimensional alterations, independently of the thickness. In the segments analysis, there was a larger alteration of the segments A/B/C (larger Triangle) regarding the segments D/E/F (smaller Triangle). Independent of the flasking type, there was not difference statistics among the thickness of the bases (p <0,059), however, analyzing the alteration behavior, thinner bases presented larger movement in the position of the artificial teeth than thicken base that complete denture them. The completed... (Complete abstract, click electronic address below).

Resumo: A energia por microondas tem sido recomendada para desinfetar próteses totais. Entretanto, os ciclos de desinfecção podem afetar a estabilidade dimensional das bases de próteses. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo clínico foi avaliar o efeito de dois protocolos de desinfecção por microondas na estabilidade dimensional de próteses totais, analisando a estabilidade dimensional linear, o percentual de força oclusal obtido a partir dos contatos oclusais cêntricos e as ocorrências clínicas. Foram confeccionadas próteses totais para quarenta pacientes totalmente edêntulos. Todas as próteses foram prensadas com a resina Lucitone 550. Após a colocação, aguardou-se 30 dias para submeter as próteses às condições experimentais como a seguir: Grupo 1 (G1)- 20 pacientes tiveram as próteses maxilares submetidas a desinfecção por microondas (650 W / 3 minutos), uma vez por semana, durante 4 semanas. Grupo 2 (G2)- 20 pacientes tiveram as próteses maxilares submetidas a desinfecção por microondas (650 W / 3 minutos), três vezes por semana, durante 4 semanas. Para avaliar a estabilidade dimensional linear, mensurações foram realizadas entre quatro pontos de referência (primeiros pré-molares e segundos molares bilateralmente) antes da primeira desinfecção por microondas (baseline) e após cada semana de desinfecção. Um software foi utilizado para mensurar as distâncias entre os pontos de referência a partir de fotografias padronizadas. As dimensões médiolateral e anteroposterior e a área foram calculadas. Os dados foram analisados pelos testes ANOVA two-way, Tukey e t-Student (_=0,05). O sistema T-Scan III foi utilizado para avaliar o percentual de força oclusal obtido a partir dos contatos oclusais cêntricos. Os contatos oclusais cêntricos foram capturados, antes da primeira desinfecção por microondas (baseline) e após cada semana de desinfecção, por meio... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Microwave energy has been recommended for disinfecting complete dentures. However, the microwave disinfection cycles may affect the dimensional stability of denture bases. Therefore, the purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the effect of two microwave disinfection protocols on the dimensional stability of complete dentures, analyzing the linear dimensional stability, the percent occlusal force obtained from centric occlusal contacts and the clinical events. Complete dentures were constructed for forty totally edentulous patients. All dentures were conventionally processed with heat-polymerized acrylic resin (Lucitone 550). After insertion of complete dentures, it was expected 30 days to submit the dentures to the experimental conditions as follows: Group 1 (G1)- 20 patients had the maxillary complete dentures submitted to microwave disinfection (650 W/ 3 minutes), once a week, for four weeks. Group 2 (G2)- 20 patients had the maxillary complete dentures submitted to microwave disinfection (650 W/ 3 minutes), three times a week, for four weeks. To evaluate the linear dimensional stability, measurements were taken across four reference points (first premolars and second molars bilaterally) before of first microwave disinfection (baseline) and after each week of disinfection. Software was used to measure distances between reference points from standardized photographs. Mediolateral and anteroposterior dimensions and area between reference points were calculated. The dimensional data obtained were analyzed using two-way ANOVA, Tukey test and t test (_ = .05). To evaluate the percent occlusal force obtained from centric occlusal contacts, the T-Scan III system was used. The centric occlusal contacts were measured, before of first microwave disinfection (baseline) and after each week of disinfection, using pressure-sensitive sheets and studied in T-Scan software. The occlusal data... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Orientador: Eunice Teresinha Giampaolo / Coorientador: Marco Antonio Compagnoni / Banca: Raphael Freitas de Souza / Banca: Claudia Helena Lovato da Silva / Banca: Ana Claudia Pavarina / Banca: João Neudenir Arioli Filho / Doutor

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-31T13:33:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 MagnoMA_DISSERT.pdf: 2362994 bytes, checksum: 76e766a8ab7d1f6010a083adf3877530 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-01-21 / The microwave heating is largely used on industry, for treatment of ores and wood drying, and on food production. Besides this industry use, researches applied to cancer cells treatment, demonstrates that the microwave heating is more effective than regular procedures, such as, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, because it is a directional action and does not presents the same side effects amount. This work aims to develop a numeric model using FDTD in order relate the microwave spread, with the dielectric material heating on industry applications, standing as a base to future development of a software, which can study the microwave effects on these applications. Initially the basic issues involving the propagation of electromagnetic waves are discussed, as well as the equation that govern it. Then the mathematical treatment is performed, in order to related the known parameters to those obtained on the simulation. Lastly, experiments based in the simulated medium were performed, for the purpose of verify the error presented on the developed model. Those experiments allowed to conclude that the results numerically given, serve as a reference to situations where high precision is not necessary on the final temperature of the dielectric medium / O aquecimento por micro-ondas é amplamente utilizado nas indústrias, para o tratamento de minérios e secagem de madeira, e na produção de alimentos. Além disso, estudos aplicados ao tratamento de células cancerígenas demonstram que o aquecimento por micro-ondas é mais eficaz no combate do que os procedimentos convencionais, como quimioterapia e radioterapia, por ser de ação localizada e não apresentar a mesma quantidade de efeitos colaterais. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo desenvolver um modelo numérico utilizando FDTD que possa relacionar os parâmetros da cavidade e de sua alimentação com o aquecimento final de materiais dielétricos em aplicações industriais, servindo como base para o desenvolvimento de um software para estudo destas aplicações. Inicialmente são abordados os temas bases que envolvem a propagação das ondas eletromagnéticas e as equações que a regem e em seguida é feito o tratamento matemático para relacionar parâmetros conhecidos com os obtidos na simulação. Por fim, foram feitos experimentos baseados no ambiente simulado para verificar o erro do modelo desenvolvido que permitiram concluir que os resultados fornecidos numericamente estão de acordo e servem como referência para aplicações de baixa ou média precisão, mas a necessidade de um sistema em que as propriedades dielétricas variem com a temperatura é essencial para procedimentos que necessitam de maior precisão

Les protéoglycanes sont des macromolécules composées de glycosaminoglycanes (GAGs), liés de manière covalente à une protéine porteuse. Les GAGs sont impliqués dans de nombreux processus biologiques, comme la croissance et la prolifération des cellules, et également dans de nombreuses pathologies, incluant l’arthrose, la maladie d’Alzheimer et des cancers. Leur biosynthèse fait intervenir des O-glycosyltransférases et commence par la formation de la zone de liaison tétrasaccharidique. Celle-ci initie la formation de deux types de chaînes de GAGs, les héparines / sulfates d’héparine avec l’action de l’EXTL3 et les sulfates de chondroïtines ou de dermatanes avec l’action de la CSGalNAcT-1. Dans cette biosynthèse, la zone de liaison peut être sulfatée mais le rôle de ces sulfatations est encore peu connu.L’objectif de ce travail était de synthétiser des disaccharides de la zone de liaison ainsi que les trisaccharides de transfert, avec le premier sucre aminé des chaînes de GAGs, diversement monosulfatés ou non, dans le but de comprendre le rôle de ces sulfatations sur les enzymes de bifurcation.Différentes méthodes d’activation, micro-ondes et chimie en flux continu, ont également été testées pour sulfater des mono-, di- et trisaccharides. / Proteoglycans are macromolecules composed of glycosaminoglycans chains (GAGs) covalently linked to a core protein. GAGs are implicated in many biological processes, such as cells growth and proliferation, and they are also involved in several diseases including osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and cancers. Their biosynthesis involves the action of O-glycosyltransferases and starts with the formation of a tetrasaccharidic linkage region. This GAGs linkage region initiates the formation of two types of GAGs chains, heparin/heparan sulfates with the action of EXTL3 and chondroitin sulfates/dermatan sulfates with the action of CSGalNAcT-1. In this biosynthesis, the linkage region may be sulfated, but the role of these sulfations is still poorly understood.The objective of this work was to synthetize disaccharides of the linkage region and transfer trisaccharides, with the first aminosugar of the GAGs chains, variously monosulfated or not, in order to study the role of sulfations on the bifurcation enzymes.Different activation methods, microwaves and flow chemistry, were also tested to sulfate mono-, di- and trisaccharides.

L'étude de la susceptibilité électromagnétique de circuits électroniques nécessite l'utilisation d'un outil de simulation rapide, précis et suffisamment flexible pour intégrer les dernières innovations technologiques. La méthode itérative basée sur le concept d'onde (notée WCIP pour Wave Concept Iterative Procedure) initialement proposée par H. Baudrand est particulièrement adaptée pour la modélisation numérique de circuits multicouches à plusieurs niveaux de métallisation. Pour ce type de circuits, elle se révèle être l'une des méthodes qui utilise le plus petit nombre d'inconnues pour atteindre une précision donnée. Néanmoins, la WCIP n'est pas adaptée à la prise en compte des diélectriques inhomogènes et des trous d'interconnexion. L'objectif de la thèse est de s'affranchir de ces limitations par un couplage avec des méthodes numériques volumiques. En premier lieu, l'hybridation a été mise en œuvre avec une méthode basée sur la théorie des lignes de transmission pour des raisons de correspondance de maillages. Par la suite, le couplage avec une technique d'éléments finis de type Galerkin Discontinu (notée GD) Hybridée permet d'atteindre des objectifs de précision et de rapidité car GD apporte une flexibilité dans la discrétisation. En effet, c'est une méthode d'éléments finis non conforme qui permet notamment de faire varier d'un élément à l'autre l'ordre polynomial d'approximation. On a ainsi développé une nouvelle méthode numérique hybride couplant la WCIP avec des méthodes volumiques qui offrent plus de souplesse pour la prise en compte des milieux complexes. Enfin, une stratégie de résolution par décomposition de domaines est également abordée à la fin du manuscrit. / Electromagnetic susceptibility study of electronic circuits requires the use of a simulation tool which is fast, accurate and flexible enough to incorporate the latest technological innovations. The Wave Concept Iterative Procedure (WCIP) initially proposed by H. Baudrand is particularly adapted for numerical modeling of multilayered circuits with multilevel metallization. For this kind of circuits, it turns out to be one of the methods that uses the smallest number of unknowns to reach a given accuracy. However, the WCIP is not appropriate for inhomogeneous dielectric substrates and metallized via holes. The aim of this PhD thesis is to overcome these limitations coupling the WCIP with volume numerical methods. First, hybridization is carried out with the Frequency Domain Transmission Line Matrix (denoted FDTLM) assuming matching meshes at the interface between computational domains of both methods. Subsequently, the coupling with a finite element technique like a Hybridized Discontinuous Galerkin (denoted DG) method is considered to achieve the objectives of accuracy and speed because DG brings flexibility in the discretization. Indeed, it is a nonconforming finite element method which allows in particular changing the polynomial approximation order from one element to another. Therefore, a new hybrid method is developed coupling the WCIP with volume numerical methods which offer more flexibility for dealing with complex environments. Finally, a domain decomposition solution strategy is also discussed at the end of the manuscript.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / Nesse trabalho foram realizadas reações de substituição nucleofílica (SN2), utilizando aquecimento térmico convencional e por irradiação de micro-ondas (MO), de alguns átomos cloro em amostras comerciais de poli(cloreto de vinila) (PVC), por grupos nitrila e também por grupos azida. Os grupos nitrila e azida foram substituidos na matriz em diferentes teores (10% e 20%). As reações do PVC com azida foram eficazes, apresentado percentuais de derivatização muito próximos dos valores desejados. Já no estudo com a nitrila não foi obtido o resultado esperado. Os copolímeros PVC azido substituídos foram modificados com propargilato de etila, sob catálise de iodeto de cuproso (CuI), para a obtenção de heterocíclicos do tipo triazólicos. Todos os copolímeros obtidos foram caracterizados por espectroscopia na região do infravermelho (FTIR) e os teores de nitrogênio incorporado foram determinados por análise elementar (AE). Através da análise dos dados obtidos, foi comprovado que a utilização da irradiação micro-ondas, quando comparada ao aquecimento convencional, é um processo mais seletivo e diminui, significativamente, os tempos de reação / In this work we had performed nucleophilic substitution reactions (Sn2) of some chlorine atoms in commercial samples of poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC), nitrile groups and also by azide groups, using both conventional thermal heating and microwave irradiation (MW).Nitrile and azide groups were replaced in the matrix at diverse levels (10% and 20%). The reactions of PVC with azide were effective, reaching a percentage derivatization very near to the desired values. In the study with the nitrile although we have not obtained the expected results. The substituted azido copolymers were modified with propargilato acetate, under catalysis of copper iodide (CuI) to obtain triazole heterocyclic type. All copolymers were labeled by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nitrogen contents were determined by corporate elemental analysis (EA). Through analysis of the data obtained, it was verified that the use of microwave irradiation in comparison to conventional heating is a more selective process and reduces significantly reaction times

Le travail de thèse s'intéresse aux effets liés aux agressions MFP et du chaos sur l'électronique. Après une étude théorique et expérimentale du couplage électromagnétique entre deux ports d'accès d'impédance 50 Ω réalisés dans une cavité complexe, un nouveau modèle est proposé pour étendre l'étude aux cas des impédances de rayonnements quelconques en s'appuyant sur le principe de Babinet. L'impact des agressions EM intentionnelles sur les circuits "front-end" des récepteurs comme par exemple les circuits limiteurs lorsque les antennes sont agressées en dehors de leur bande passante a été aussi étudié et validé sur plusieurs types d'antennes pour les applications 2,45 GHz et bande-X. Les résultats montrent que pour certaines conditions, il est possible que l'agression EM génère des signaux chaotiques à l'entrée du récepteur. Enfin, deux sources chaotiques ont été étudiées et caractérisées et la possibilité d'enrichir leur spectre est proposée. / The thesis focuses on the effects associated with HPM and Chaos aggressions on electronics. After a theoretical and experimental study of the electromagnetic coupling between two ports of 50 Ω impedance in a complex cavity, a new model based on Babinet principle is proposed to extend the study to the case of any radiation impedances. The impact of intentional EM attacks on the "front end" receiver circuits such as limiters at outside the antennas bandwidth was also studied and validated on several types of antennas for 2.45 GHz an X-band applications. The results show that for certain conditions, it is possible that EM aggression generates chaotic signals in the front end receivers. Finally, two chaotic sources have been studied and characterized. The opportunity to enhance their spectrum is also proposed.

Neste trabalho, foram desenvolvidas antenas planares de micro-ondas multibandas para aplicação em terminais móveis de sistemas de comunicação sem fio. Foi realizado um estudo sobre antenas planares de micro-ondas, com ênfase em técnicas de projeto que possibilitam a operação das mesmas em bandas largas e em múltiplas bandas. A partir dos conhecimentos adquiridos com esse estudo, foram propostas configurações de antenas para terminais móveis de sistemas atuais de telefonia móvel, de WLAN e de WPAN, sistemas esses que têm experimentado nos últimos anos uma grande popularização mundial. Por meio de um procedimento de projeto auxiliado por simulação eletromagnética computacional, as configurações propostas de antenas foram analisadas e otimizadas, visando atender às especificações de projeto estabelecidas para operação nos sistemas mencionados. O desempenho que pode ser obtido com essas configurações de antenas depende de diversos parâmetros geométricos das mesmas, resultando em flexibilidade de projeto para obtenção das bandas de operação desejadas. Protótipos das antenas projetadas foram construídos e caracterizados para validar as configurações propostas de antenas e o procedimento de projeto empregado. Foram desenvolvidas quatro antenas para operação em sistemas de telefonia móvel, de WLAN e de WPAN empregados no Brasil, na Europa e nos EUA: uma antena planar em F-invertido tri-band com configuração original para operação nas bandas dos padrões GSM, DCS e PCS; uma antena planar em F-invertido penta-band com configuração original para operação nas bandas dos padrões GSM, DCS, PCS e UMTS e na banda ISM de 2.400 MHz; duas antenas quad-band, uma delas planar em F-invertido e a outra monopolo impresso com configuração original, para operação nas bandas ISM de 2.400 MHz e de 5.800 MHz e nas bandas de 5.200 MHz e de 5.600 MHz. Os resultados experimentais dos protótipos construídos apresentaram, de modo geral, boa concordância com os resultados fornecidos por simulação e mostraram que as antenas desenvolvidas atenderam às especificações de projeto para elas estabelecidas. Por meio de ambos os resultados experimentais e de simulação, o desempenho das antenas desenvolvidas pôde ser verificado, e demonstrou-se a efetividade do procedimento de projeto adotado. / In this work, multi-band microwave planar antennas for application in mobile terminals of wireless communication systems were developed. A study on microwave planar antennas was performed with emphasis on design techniques that enable their operation in wide bands and multiple bands. From the knowledge gained from this study, antenna configurations for mobile terminals of current mobile telephony, WLAN and WPAN systems, which have experienced in recent years great popularity worldwide, were proposed. By means of a design procedure aided by computer electromagnetic simulation, the proposed antenna configurations were analyzed and optimized in order to meet the design specifications established for operation in the afore mentioned systems. The performance that can be obtained with these antenna configurations depends on their several geometric parameters, resulting in design flexibility for obtaining the desired operation bands. Prototypes of the designed antennas were fabricated and characterized to validate the proposed antenna configurations and the design procedure employed. Four antennas were developed for operation in mobile telephony, WLAN and WPAN systems employed in Brazil, Europe and USA: a tri-band planar inverted-F antenna with novel configuration for operation in GSM, DCS and PCS standard bands; a penta-band planar inverted-F antenna with novel configuration for operation in GSM, DCS, PCS and UMTS standard bands and 2,400 MHz ISM band; two quad-band antennas, one of them planar inverted-F and the other printed monopole with novel configuration, for operation in 2,400 MHz and 5,800 MHz ISM bands and 5,200 MHz and 5,600 MHz bands. The experimental results from the fabricated prototypes exhibited, in general, good agreement with the results provided by simulation and showed that the developed antennas met the specifications established for them. By means of both simulation and experimental results, the performance of the developed antennas could be verified, and the effectiveness of the design procedure adopted was demonstrated.