Burkholderia sacchari é uma nova espécie bacteriana do solo brasileiro que tem a capacidade de crescer em sacarose e acumular grânulos intracelulares de poliésteres pertencentes à família dos polihidroxiaIcanoatos (PHA). Quando cultivado em sacarose, o homopolímero poli-3¬hidroxibutirato é acumulado por esta bactéria, que é usado como um plástico biodegradável e biocompatível. Quando sacarose e ácido propiônico são fornecidos como fontes de carbono, as células de B. sacchari acumulam o copolímero poli-3-hidroxibutirato-co-3-hidroxivalerato (P3HB-co-3HV). Entretanto, uma pequena porcentagem do ácido propiônico fornecido é convertido a unidades 3HV devido à eficientes vias catabólicas que convertem este substrato preferencialmente a biomassa, CO2 e água, reduzindo portanto a eficiência da produção do polímero. Ao menos duas vias do catabolismo de propionato foram previamente propostas em B. sacchari: a-oxidação e ciclo do 2-metilcitrato (2MCC), sendo somente a última confilmada no nível molecular. Mutantes UV, obtidos anteriormente, foram incapazes de crescer em propionato (prp) e também apresentaram fenótipo afetado no crescimento em intermediários da a-oxidação. No presente trabalho, após uma busca em bibliotecas genômicas de B. sacchari, uma delas construída também no presente trabalho, três diferentes fragmentos de DNA presentes nos clones AI, PI e P2 foram capazes de restaurar o fenótipo prp+ aos mutantes. Experimentos quantitativos revelaram que AI somente restaurou parcialmente a conversão de propionato a unidades 3HV aos mutantes. PI foi capaz de restaurar a capacidade de crescimento em propionato, e em outros intermediários da a-oxidação, a um dos mutantes. Um DNA de 1.2 Kb, subfragmento de PI, ainda capaz de complementar mutantes prp, foi subclonado e seqüenciado, demonstrando similaridade a seqüências de DNA codificadoras de reguladores transcricionais do tipo LysR de várias bactérias, incluindo espécies de Bllrkholderia. Regiões adjacentes a LysR em diferentes genomas de Burkholderia são anotados como codificadores de acil-CoA desidrogenases, ao lado de proposta acil-CoA transferases/carnitina desidrogenases e de uma permease do facilitador maior da superfamília MFS-l. Após confirmação das mesmas regiões adjacentes em B. sacchari e também a sua específica deleção, será possível provar a presença da via do catabolismo de propionato indicada neste trabalho. / Burkholderia sacchari is a new bacterial species from brazilian soil, able to grow in sucrose, accumulating intracellular granules of polyester belonging to the polyhydroxyalkanoate family (PHA). When cultivated on sucrose, the homopolymer poly-3-hydroxybutyrate is accumulated by this bacterium, which is used as biodegradable and biocompatible plastic. When sucrose and propionic acid are supplied as carbon sources, B. sacchari cells accumulate the copolymer poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate (P3HB-co-3HV). However, a small percentage ofthe propionic acid supplied is converted to 3HV units, because efficient catabolic pathways convert this substrate preferentially to biomass, CO2 and water, thus reducing the efficiency of polymer production. At least two propionate catabolic pathways have been previously indicated in B. sacchari: a-oxidation and the 2-methylcitric acid (2MCC), the latter confirmed at molecular leveI. UV mutants previously obtained were unable to grow in propionate (prp) and also showed the phenotype affected concerning grow on intermediates of propionate a-oxidation. In the present work, after a screening in B. sacchari genomic libraries, one ofthem constructed also in the present work, the prp + phenotype was restored to the mutants by three different DNA fragments harbored by dones A), PI and P2. Quantitative experiments revealed that AI restored only partially the quantitative conversion of propionate to 3HV units to the mutants. PI restored the ability to grow in propionate and in other intermediates of a-oxidation to one prp mutant. A DNA 1.2 Kb subfragment of PI, still able to complement prp mutants, was subcloned and sequenced, showing similarity to DNA sequences encoding to LysR-type transcriptional regulators of various bacteria, including BlIrkholderia species. Adjacent regions to LysR in different genomes of BlIrkholderia are annotated as encoding to acyl-CoA dehydrogenases, neighboring a predicted acyl-CoA transferases/carnitine dehydratase and a permease ofthe major facilitator superfamily MFS-1. After confirmation ofthe same adjacent regions in B. sacchari and also their especific deletion, it will be possible to prove the presence of the pathway indicated here in the catabolism of propionate.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T17:19:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ingo H Dalibor.pdf: 1064360 bytes, checksum: e76ccd8c14da5a15a2f117ade49f4b1f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-28 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Particulate fillers have a broad application in the composites industry, mainly for cost reduction. But fillers may have also an influence on mechanical properties like strength, stiffness and strain. The scope of this dissertation is the mechanical characterization of particulate composites changing concentration from 1% to 20% in volume with an PVC rod as reinforcement. Initially pull out tests were applied to determine critical length of reinforcement. Critical length measures load transfer on interface between matrix and reinforcement, which is main factor to improve composite s strength. Critical length as a function of filler concentration showed a remarkable similarity for all fillers studied. At about 5% volume fraction all curves showed a minimum, it means, the shear strength is a maximum in this point. Finally, mechanical properties in flexural tests without PVC reinforcement were determined showing at low filler concentration significant variation. Statistical significance tests showed mechanical properties aren t a linear function to concentration. Flexural tests on particulate composite with PVC reinforcement showed strength reduction, but on elastic modulus and strain, different effects were realized, depending on filler used. It means, a 3 phase composite may have a synergy or dissociative effect when filler and reinforcement were applied together. / A carga particulada, normalmente utilizada para redução de custos, pode ter influência nas propriedades mecânicas dos compósitos com matriz de poliéster insaturado. Foram confeccionados corpos de prova com concentração volumétrica variando entre 1 e 20% na matriz de poliéster. Inicialmente foi analisada a força de adesão na interface do reforço e a matriz. Com a força de adesão é transferida a tensão da matriz para o reforço, ocorrendo um aumento da resistência do compósito. A força de adesão pode ser determinada pelo comprimento crítico do reforço, neste caso uma haste de PVC, através de um ensaio de arrancamento, conhecido também como pull out . A curva do comprimento crítico em função da concentração de carga mostrou uma notável semelhança com todas as cargas testadas, havendo um mínimo em torno da concentração volumétrica nominal de 5%. Posteriormente, através de ensaios de flexão, foram determinadas as propriedades mecânicas do compósito, que são o módulo de elasticidade, resistência e a deformação máxima nas concentrações acima mencionadas. Os ensaios foram realizados sem e com a haste de PVC. Os efeitos das cargas foram muito distintos em cada caso. O melhor resultado foi obtido no módulo de elasticidade do compósito com a matriz poliéster com carga de vidro moído na concentração de 5% em volume e uma haste de PVC. Nos outros casos as cargas testadas tiveram efeito negativo nas propriedades. A haste de PVC trouxe um efeito positivo apenas na deformação máxima sem a utilização de carga na matriz. Em todos os outros casos o efeito da haste de PVC foi negativo.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:58:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 JoseOO_DISSERT.pdf: 1240113 bytes, checksum: dbf41a478040a880c57e2dbf04e10cda (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-03-30 / The objective of this research is the fabrication of a composite reinforced with dyed sisal fiber and polyester matrix for application in the fields such as, fashion, clothing, interior textiles; fashion accessories are some of the examples. For the fabrication of the composite, the sisal fibers were subjected to processes such as: chemical treatment with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in the removal of impurities; bleaching for removing the yellowish color of the natural fiber and dyeing with direct dyes to confer the colors blue, green and orange. The search for new technologies ecologically correct has become a major concern in recent decades. Studies show that composite polymer reinforced by natural fibers is suitable for a large number of applications, and its use is advantageous in terms of economic and ecological. The dyed fibers were cut to a length of 30 mm, is used in the confection of webs. For this purpose, a web preparer by immersion, developed in the Laboratory of Chemical Textile of UFRN. The composite sheets measuring 300 x 300 x3 mm were molded by compression, with unsaturated orthophthalic polyester as matrix, and the samples in sizes 150 x 25 x 3 mm were cut with the aid of a laser machine, to be subjected to traction and flexion. The mechanical properties of traction and flexion in three points were performed in the Laboratory of metal and mechanical tests of Materials Engineering of UFRN. The resulting samples from the tests were evaluated in scanning electron microscope (SEM) at CTGas RN. On the basis of the analysis of the results from the mechanical tests, it was observed that the composite had good mechanical behavior, both in traction as in flexion. Furthermore, it was observed that in the water absorption test, the samples had a different percentage among themselves, this occurred due to the variation of density found in the fibre webs. The images of the SEM showed the failures from the manufacturing process and the adhesion of fibre/matrix. When the samples were prepared with the dyed fibers to be applied in fashion, the results were positive, and it can be concluded that the main objective of this work was achieved / A busca por novas tecnologias ecologicamente corretas tem se tornado uma grande preocupa??o nas ?ltimas d?cadas. Estudos comprovam que comp?sitos polim?ricos refor?ados por fibras naturais s?o adequadas a um grande n?mero de aplica??es e seu uso ? vantajoso em termos econ?micos e ecol?gicos. O objetivo desta pesquisa ? a fabrica??o de um comp?sito refor?ado com fibra de sisal tingida e matriz de poli?ster para aplica??o na moda: vestu?rio, t?xteis lar, acess?rios de moda etc. Para o seu beneficiamento, as fibras de sisal foram submetidas aos diversos processos: tratamento qu?mico com hidr?xido de s?dio (NaOH) na retirada das impurezas; alvejamento para remo??o da cor amarelada natural da fibra e tingimento com corantes diretos para conferir as cores azul, verde e alaranjado. As fibras tingidas foram cortadas com comprimento de 30 mm e utilizadas na confec??o das mantas. Para isso utilizou-se um preparador de manta por imers?o, desenvolvido no Laborat?rio de Qu?mico T?xtil da UFRN. Os comp?sitos medindo 300 x 300 x 3 mm foram moldados por compress?o, com poli?ster insaturado ortoft?lico como matriz, e as amostras nos tamanhos 150 x25 x3 mm foram cortadas com aux?lio de uma m?quina ? laser, para serem submetidas ? an?lise mec?nica de tra??o e flex?o. As propriedades mec?nicas de tra??o e flex?o em tr?s pontos foram realizadas no Laborat?rio de Metais e Ensaios Mec?nicos de Engenharia de Materiais da UFRN. As amostras resultantes das propriedades mec?nicas foram avaliadas no Microscopio Eletronico de Varredura (MEV) no CTG?s RN. Com base nas an?lises dos resultados dos ensaios mec?nicos, observou-se que os compositos tiveram bom comportamento mec?nico, tanto na tra??o como na flex?o. Tamb?m observou-se que no ensaio de absor??o de ?gua, as amostras tiveram um percentual diferente entre si, isso ocorreu devido ? varia??o da densidade encontrada nas mantas. As imagens do MEV mostraram as falhas provenientes do processo de fabrica??o e a ades?o fibra/matriz. Quando foram preparadas as amostras com as fibras tingidas para serem aplicadas na moda, os resultados foram positivos e pode-se concluir que o objetivo principal do presente trabalho foi atingido

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Os materiais poliméricos tem sido uma das causas dos problemas ambientais discutidos em todo mundo nos últimos tempos. Como uma das soluções para esse problema, estão os polímeros biodegradáveis que são materiais que se degradam pela ação de microorganismos. Uma Indústria sediada no Brasil lançou recentemente um poliéster biodegradável que surge boa alternativa para o crescimento no mercado dos polímeros biodegradáveis, principalmente por possuir em sua composição matéria prima de fonte renovável. Neste trabalho foram preparados compósitos com matriz de poliéster biodegradável e fibra de coco verde com e sem modificação química por acetilação em misturador interno Haake. Foi estudada a biodegradabilidade em solo simulado do polímero puro e de seus compósitos e foram avaliadas as propriedades térmicas, morfológicas e mecânicas do polímero puro e de alguns de seus compósitos. O teste de biodegradabilidade foi feito pelo enterro das amostras em solo simulado por períodos distintos, variando de duas a dezessete semanas, seguindo a Norma ASTM G 160 03. Após cada período de teste, as amostras foram retiradas do solo e analisadas por microscopia ótica (MO), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), análise termogravimétrica (TGA), calorimetria diferencial de varredura (DSC), espectroscopia na região do infravermelho (FTIR) e análise mecânica de tração. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que tanto o polímero puro quanto os seus compósitos sofreram biodegradação, a presença da fibra apenas atrasa o processo de biodegradação, as fibras de coco tiveram uma boa afinidade com a matriz polimérica, a incorporação de 5% fibra de coco na matriz torna o compósito mais rígido e a incorporação da fibra e o processo de biodegradação alteram as características da fase cristalina no material polimérico. / The final disposal of the polymer materials have been one of the causes of environmental problems discussed around the world in recent times. As one of the solutions to this problem comes the biodegradable polymers, which are materials that are degraded by microorganisms. An industry based in Brazil recently lauched a biodegradable polyester that comes good alternative for growth in the market for biodegradable polymer, mainly by having in its composition raw material from renewable resources. In this work, composites were prepared with biodegradable polyester matrix and green coconut fiber with and without chemical modification acetylation internal mixer Haake. The degradation of pure polymer and their composites in simulated soil were evaluated and also the morphology, thermal and mechanical properties of the polymer and some of its composites. The biodegradability test was carried out by burying the samples in simulated soil for different periods ranging from two to seventeen weeks, following the ASTM G 160-03. After each test, samples were removed from the soil and analyzed by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and analysis of stress strength. The results indicated that both the polymer pure as their composites suffered biodegradation, the presence of the fiber only delays the process of biodegradation. The coconut fibers had affinity with the polymer matrix and the incorporation of 5% coconut fiber in the matrix polyester made it became stiffer. Besides, the incorporation of the fiber and the biodegradation process changes the characteristics of the polymer crystalline phase.

Painéis sanduíche são largamente utilizadas em diversas aplicações de engenharia e o estudo de suas propriedades é fundamental para a ampliação de sua utilização. Neste trabalho, foram estudados painéis sanduíche com núcleo de poliuretano e faces de fibra de vidro fabricados pelo processo de laminação contínua. Na primeira configuração, as faces do painel foram fabricadas com manta de fibra de vidro e resina poliéster, com 39% de teor de vidro em massa e espessura de 1,9 mm. Na segunda configuração, as faces do painel foram fabricadas com tecido de fibra de vidro e resina poliéster, com 54% de teor de vidro em massa e espessura de 1,2 mm. Realizou-se o cálculo das propriedades mecânicas de cada compósito no programa MECH-Gcomp. As propriedades do núcleo foram retiradas, inicialmente, da literatura. Então, foi possível realizar a avaliação dos painéis pelo método dos elementos finitos utilizando elementos sólidos, comparando o comportamento dos dois tipos de painéis em relação aos carregamentos de compressão de núcleo, de compressão longitudinal e de flexão. Foram realizados ensaios nas faces isoladas e também nos painéis sanduíche completos. Para as faces, os ensaios foram de teor mássico de fibra de vidro, tração, compressão e cisalhamento Iosipescu, conforme as normas ASTM D5630, D3039/D3039M, D6641/D6641M e D7078/D7078M, respectivamente. Já para os painéis sanduíche, foram realizados os ensaios de compressão de núcleo, compressão longitudinal (edgewise) e cisalhamento do núcleo utilizando flexão, conforme as normas ASTM C365/C365M, C364/C364M e C393/C393M, respectivamente. Após os ensaios, foram calibrados os modelos do MEF, permitindo que os mesmos possam calcular outras configurações similares de painel sanduíche. Foi utilizado o programa Autodesk Simulation Composite Design para realizar a validação do ensaio de cisalhamento do núcleo. Concluiu-se que a análise de elementos finitos foi confiável em representar de forma realista o comportamento dos painéis sanduíche e a redução na espessura das faces do painel pode ser compensada com o aumento da sua resistência mecânica e rigidez por meio do aumento no teor mássico de reforço e trabalhando com a orientação do mesmo. / Sandwich panels are widely used in a variety of engineering applications and the study of their properties is fundamental for the expansion of their use. In this work, we studied sandwich panels with polyurethane core and fiberglass faces manufactured by the continuous lamination process. In the first configuration, the panel faces were made of fiberglass and polyester resin, with 39% glass content by mass and 1.9 mm thickness. In the second configuration, the panel faces were fabricated from fiberglass fabric and polyester resin, with 54% glass content by mass and 1.2 mm thickness. The mechanical properties of each composite were calculated in the MECH-Gcomp software. The properties of the core were initially taken from the literature. Then, it was possible to evaluate the panels by the finite element method using solid elements, comparing the behavior of the two types of panels in relation to the core compression loads, edgewise compression and bending. Tests were performed on the faces and also on the complete sandwich panels. For the faces, the tests were fiberglass mass content, tensile, compression and Iosipescu shear, according to ASTM D5630, D3039/D3039M, D6641/D6641M and D7078/D7078M, respectively. For sandwich panels, core compression, edgewise compression and core shear using bending tests were performed according to ASTM C365/C365M, C364/C364M and C393/C393M, respectively. After the tests, the FEM models were calibrated, allowing them to calculate other similar sandwich panel configurations. It was used Autodesk Simulation Composite Design software to validate the core shear test. It was concluded that the analysis of finite elements was reliable in realistically representing the behavior of the sandwich panels and the reduction in the thickness of the panel faces can be compensated with the increase of its mechanical resistance and stiffness by increasing the mass content of reinforcement and working with the orientation of the same.

Orientador: Lucia Regina Durrant / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-10T19:47:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 CaffaroFilho_RobertoAugusto_D.pdf: 3860538 bytes, checksum: 5e0a12a4a24fb8f37e470a346d8bc95a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Resumo: Os processos industriais são geradores de uma ampla variedade de contaminantes que estão presentes nas águas residuarias. A seleção de processos de tratamento baseia-se nas características do efluente a ser tratado. Neste trabalho investigou-se um efluente tóxico da fabricação de resinas de poliéster. Existem poucas informações na literatura sobre este tipo de água residuaria. Procedeu-se a caracterização do efluente, efetuando-se a avaliação e identificação de constituintes tóxicos presentes no mesmo por meio de uma abordagem orientada por toxicidade. Foi utilizado bioensaio respirometrico em lodo ativado para avaliar a toxicidade do efluente bruto. Então, foram efetuados tratamentos físicos e químicos para fracionamento do efluente, e apos cada um deles, realizou-se o mesmo bioensaio. Dessa maneira, avaliou-se qual técnica de fracionamento foi a mais efetiva na redução da toxicidade. A maior redução de toxicidade foi observada apos o fracionamento do efluente por arraste com ar em pH 11 (62,5 %). Este resultado demonstrou que uma fração significativa da toxicidade do efluente para lodos ativados era causada por compostos orgânicos volatilizados em pH 11. Isso indica que o tratamento do efluente por arraste com ar em pH básico pode ter impacto positivo em um tratamento biológico aeróbio subseqüente. Uma vez determinado o tipo de compostos no efluente que provocam efeitos tóxicos (Compostos Organicos Volateis - COVs), procedeu-se a esforços analíticos visando a identificação dos mesmos. Analises por headspace do efluente por cromatografia gasosa e espectrometria de massa identificaram a presença de aldeidos insaturados (congeneres de acroleina). Tais compostos tinham relacao direta com o efeito tóxico observado. Foram também realizados bioensaios utilizando microrganismos anaerobios. Para tanto, mediu-se o volume de gas produzido por uma biomassa anaerobia em contato com o efluente bruto e com o efluente fracionado por arraste com ar em pH 11. Não se observou redução na toxicidade do efluente mesmo com este fracionamento. Comparando-se esses resultados aos obtidos com lodo ativados, foi verificado que os compostos removidos por arraste com ar em pH 11 não apresentaram o mesmo grau de toxicidade para esta biomassa anaerobia. Tais resultados indicam que a utilização de processo de tratamento biológico anaerobio seria uma opção adequada para a condução de futuros estudos de tratabilidade deste efluente. Os resultados obtidos neste trabalho de avaliação e identificação de toxicidade em efluente da fabricação de resinas de poliéster ratificam a abordagem utilizada como uma valorosa ferramenta na caracterização de efluentes industriais tóxicos, principalmente nos casos onde não se encontram disponíveis informações especificas relacionadas ao efluente estudado / Abstract: Industrial processes generate a vast range of contaminants that are present in wastewaters. Treatment process selection is based on wastewater characteristics. In this work a toxic polyester resin manufacturing wastewater was investigated. Specific literature on this kind of wastewater is rare. The characterization of this wastewater was conducted, evaluating and identifying toxicity by applying a toxicity-oriented approach. An activated sludge respirometric bioassay was used to assess effluent toxicity. Then, physical and chemical treatments were performed for effluent fractionation. After each fractionation, the same bioassay was conducted. In this way, it was assessed which fractionation technique was the most effective in reducing effluent toxicity. The greater toxicity reduction was observed after effluent fractionation with air stripping in pH 11 (62.5 %). This result showed that a significant fraction of wastewater toxicity for activated sludge was caused by organic compounds volatilized in pH 11. This indicates that effluent treatment by air stripping in basic pH could have a positive impact in a conjugated aerobic biological treatment. Once the type of compounds causing wastewater toxicity has been determined (Volatile Organic Compounds ¿ VOCs), analytical efforts aiming the identification of these compounds were made. Wastewater headspace gas chromatographic analyses coupled with mass spectrometry identificated the presence of a,ß-unsaturated aldehydes (acrolein congeners). These compounds were directly related to the observed toxic effect. Bioassays using anaerobic microorganisms were also conducted. To that purpose, the volume of gas produced by an anaerobic biomass in contact with the baseline effluent and with the fractionated effluent by air stripping in pH 11 was measured. No toxicity reduction was observed with this fractionation. By comparing this result with the one obtained with the respirometric bioassay, it was found that the compounds removed by air stripping in pH 11 did not inhibit this kind of biomass in the same degree which they inhibited activated sludge. This indicates that the use of an anaerobic treatment process would be an adequate option for conducting future treatability studies in this wastewater. The results obtained in this research of toxicity identification evaluation of a polyester resin manufacturing effluent confirm that the toxicity-oriented approach is a valuable tool for the characterization of toxic industrial wastewaters, especially in cases when specific information related to the studied wastewater is lacking / Doutorado / Doutor em Ciência de Alimentos

Os filtros de fibras flexíveis são módulos de filtração direta cujo leito filtrante é formado por micro fibras de poliamida, permitindo altas eficiências de remoção de sólidos suspensos, e aplicação de altas taxas de filtração. O presente estudo avaliou tal configuração de filtro utilizando fibras de algodão mercerizado e poliéster na forma de fios. Foram realizados testes de resistência dos fios a meios com características químicas distintas - alcalino, ácido e com cloro residual. Foi realizada caracterização das fibras estudadas através de Microscopia Óptica e Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura. Foram construídos 4 filtros com diâmetro interno de 28 mm, e porosidade 67% (algodão), e 75% (poliéster), sendo 2 filtros constituídos de fibras de algodão mercerizado - comprimento de leito 60 e 100 cm; e 2 filtros constituídos de fibras de poliéster - comprimento de leito 60 e 100 cm. Foi utilizada para alimentação dos filtros água sintética de turbidez 7,7 ± 0,3 uT, e cor aparente 97 ± 5,0 uC, e realizada coagulação in-line com 22,5mg/L e 15 mg/L (este último valor somente para os filtros de 100 cm) de sulfato de alumínio. Foram avaliadas taxas de filtração de 40, 60, 80, 100 e 120 m/h. Os limites de turbidez estabelecidos para o filtrado foram de 1 e 2 uT. Os filtros de fibras flexíveis de algodão mercerizado e poliéster de leito 60 cm só conseguiram atingir os limites de turbidez até taxa de 80 m/h. Os filtros de leito 100 cm atingiram os limites satisfatoriamente em todas as taxas de filtração. Os filtros de poliéster obtiveram carreiras de filtração mais longas do que as obtidas pelos filtros de algodão, além de apresentarem perdas de carga menores. Exceto para taxa 40 e 60 m/h para o filtro de algodão mercerizado, todas as outras taxas em ambos os filtros obtiveram desempenhos melhores (carreiras de filtração longas, e filtrado de melhor qualidade) com dosagem menor de coagulante. Esse estudo mostrou potencial no uso das fibras de algodão mercerizado e poliéster nos filtros de fibras flexíveis aplicados em tratamento de água para abastecimento. Sugere-se estudos avançados para aplicação no Brasil de tal tecnologia. / The flexible fiber filters are direct filtration modules which filter media is made of polyamide micro fibers, obtaining high solids removal efficiency, and high filtration rates. This study evaluated the performance of the filter using mercerized cotton and polyester fibers. Tests of fibers resistance due to alkaline, acid and chlorinated environments were realized at the present research. The fibers were also analyzed by means of Optic and Scanning Electronic Microscopy. Four field-scale filters with an internal diameter of 28mm, porosity of 67% (cotton), and 75% (polyester) were installed; two of them made of mercerized cotton fiber- high of 60 and 100 cm; and two made of polyester fiber - high of 60 and 100 cm. A synthetic water was used as influent - turbidity 7,7 ± 0,3 uT, and color 97 ± 5,0 uC. In-line coagulation was used with 22,5 mg/L and 15 mg/L (this last value was only applied on 100cm length filters) of aluminium sulfate. The filtration rates studied were 40, 60, 80, 100 e 120 m/h. The turbidity limits were 1 e 2 uT. The 60 cm high flexible fiber filter made of mercerized cotton and polyester only could work under the established turbidity limits until 80 m/h. The 100 cm high flexible fiber filter could work well in all the filtration rates. The flexible fiber filter made of polyester obtained longer filtration times, and lower pressure drop comparing to the flexible fiber filter made of mercerized cotton. Except for filtration rates of 40 e 60 m/h which mercerized cotton filter, in all the rates for both fiber filters, the lower coagulant dosage demonstrated better results - longer filtration times, and better quality in the effluent. This study indicated the potential of using flexible fiber filter made of mercerized cotton and polyester in water treatment. It is suggested advanced studies for this technology application in Brazil.

There is an increased awareness of the textile dyeing and finishing sector’s high impact on the environment due to high water consumption, polluted wastewater, and inefficient use of energy. To reduce environmental impacts, researchers propose the use of dyes from natural sources. The purpose of using these is to impart new attributes to textiles without compromising on environmental sustainability. The attributes given to the textile can be color and/or other characteristics. A drawback however, is that the use of bio-sourced dyes is not free from environmental concerns. Thus, it becomes paramount to assess the environmental impacts from using them and improve the environmental profile, but studies on this topic are generally absent. The research presented in this thesis has included environmental impact assessment, using the life cycle assessment (LCA) tool, in the design process of a multifunctional polyester (PET) fabric using natural anthraquinones. By doing so an eco-design approach has been applied, with the intention to pave the way towards eco-sustainable bio-functionalization of textiles. The anthraquinones were obtained from the root extracts of the madder plant (Rubia tinctorum L.), referred to as madder dye. The research questions were therefore formulated related to the use of madder dye. Three research questions have been answered: (I) Can madder dye serve as a multifunctional species onto a PET woven fabric? (II) How does the environmental profile of the dyeing process of PET with madder dye look like, and how can it be improved? (III) What are the main challenges in using LCA to assess the environmental impacts of textile dyeing with plant-based dyes? It is concluded that there is a potential for the madder dye to serve as a multifunctional species onto PET. Based on the encouraging result, a recommendation for future work would be to focus on the durability of the functionalities presented and their improvement potential, both in exhaustion dyeing and pad-dyeing. LCA driven process optimization of the exhaustion dyeing enabled improvement in every impact category studied. However, several challenges have been identified which need to be overcome for the LCA to contribute to the sustainable use of multifunctional plant-based species in textile dyeing. The main challenges are the lack of available data at the research stage and the interdisciplinary nature of the research arena. It is envisaged that if these challenges are addressed, LCA can contribute towards sustainable bio-functionalization of textiles. / Le secteur de la teinture et de l’ennoblissement textile est de plus en plus conscient de son impact sur l’environnement dû principalement à la consommation élevée de l’eau et à sa pollution, et aux pertes d’énergie. Pour réduire ces impacts, les chercheurs proposent l’utilisation de molécules issues de ressources naturelles, pour traiter les textiles en limitant les impacts sur l’environnement. C’est le cas pour l’obtention de textiles colorés ou pour l’attribution de toute autre fonctionnalité. Cependant, il n’est pas évident que ces molécules bio-sourcées n’aient aucun impact sur l’environnement. On comprend l’importance d’évaluer les impacts de leur utilisation et d’améliorer leur profil environnemental. Or ce type d’étude est peu présent dans la littérature. La recherche présentée dans cette thèse comporte l’évaluation des impacts environnementaux en utilisant l’outil d’analyse du cycle de vie (ACV) pour la conception du traitement d’un tissu de polyester (PET) multifonctionnel avec des anthraquinones naturelles. La méthodologie d’éco conception que nous avons appliquée ouvre la voie à une bio-fonctionnalisation des textiles plus respectueuse de l’environnement. Les anthraquinones ont été obtenues par extraction des racines de plantes de garance et constituent le colorant appelé garance. Les trois questions principales abordées lors de ce travail de recherche sont formulées autour de l’utilisation de la garance : (I) Peut-on traiter les tissus de PET avec de la garance pour obtenir des propriétés multifonctionnelles ? (II) Quel est le profil environnemental du procédé de teinture du PET par la garance et comment l’améliorer ? (III) Quels sont les principaux challenges pour l’utilisation de l’ACV dans l’évaluation environnementale du traitement des textiles par des colorants naturels? Nous avons montré que la garance peut être utilisée pour conférer des propriétés multifonctionnelles au PET. Ensuite, nous avons pu orienter notre étude pour améliorer la durabilité des traitements par les procédés de fonctionnalisation à la fois par épuisement ou par foulardage. En s’appuyant sur l’ACV, l’optimisation de la teinture que nous avons réalisée réduit tous les impacts sur l’environnement. Cette étude nous permet d’identifier les challenges qui doivent être surmontés pour que l’ACV puisse contribuer à l’utilisation de bio-molécules pour la teinture des textiles dans le respect des principes de développement durable. Ils concernent le manque de données pour ces travaux de recherche et leur nature interdisciplinaire. Ainsi, en résolvant ces questions, on peut envisager aboutir à une bio- fonctionnalisation des textiles respectueuse de l’environnement. / Den höga miljöpåverkan från textilfärgning och efterbehandling, på grund av hög vattenförbrukning, dess förorening, och ineffektiv användning av energi, är idag välkänt. För att minska miljöpåverkan föreslår forskningsvärlden användning av färgämnen från naturliga resurser. Syftet med att använda dessa är att ge nya attribut till textilier utan att göra avkall på miljömässig hållbarhet. Attribut som ges kan vara färg och/eller andra egenskaper. En nackdel är dock att användningen av bio-baserade färgämnen är inte fri från att belasta miljön. Det blir därför av största betydelse att bedöma denna miljöpåverkan och förbättra miljöprofilen. Sådana studier är dock i allmänhet sällsynta. Studien som presenteras i denna avhandling har inkluderat miljöpåverkans- bedömning, med hjälp av livscykelanalys (LCA), i designprocessen av en multifunktionell polyester (PET) väv via naturliga antrakinoner. Genom att göra så har ett eko-design tillvägagångssätt använts, med avsikt att bana väg för miljömässigt hållbar bio-funktionalisering av textil. Antrakinonerna erhölls från rot extrakt av växten krapp (Rubia tinctorum L.), och hänvisas till som krapp färgämne. Frågeställningar var därför formulerade relaterat till användningen av krapp färgämne. Tre forskningsfrågor har besvarats: (I) Kan krapp färgämne verka multifunktionellt på en PET väv? (II) Hur ser miljöprofilen ut, från färgningsprocessen av PET med krapp färgämne, och hur kan den förbättras? (III) Vilka är de största utmaningarna med att använda LCA för att bedöma miljökonsekvenserna av textilfärgning med växtbaserade färgämnen? Det kan konkluderas att det finns potential för krapp färgämne att verka multifunktionellt på PET. Baserat på uppmuntrande resultat är en rekommendation för det framtida arbetet att fokusera på kvalitén hos de attribut som presenterats och deras förbättringspotential, både i färgning via färgbad och via foulard. LCA driven processoptimering av textilfärgningen förbättrade i varje miljöpåverkans- kategori som studerats. Emellertid har flera utmaningar identifierats som måste  övervinnas för att LCA skall kunna bidra till en hållbar användning av multifunktionella växtbaserade färgämnen för textil. De största utmaningarna är bristen på tillgängliga data i forskningsstadiet och den tvärvetenskapliga forskningsarenan. Det är tänkt att om dessa utmaningar bemästras kan LCA bidra till en hållbar bio-funktionalisering av textil. / <p>Disputationen kan följas via länk i sal U401b, Textilhögskolan, Högskolan i Borås</p> / Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate program: Sustainable Management and Design for Textiles

Ce travail vise à synthétiser avec un rendement satisfaisant de nouvelles architectures de polymères à hautes performances, possédant une structure définie et une bonne fenêtre de transformation, sur la base de cétènes aliphatiques ou aromatiques disubstitués. Les synthèses de diméthylcétène (DMK), méthyléthylcétène (MEK), diéthylcétène (DEK), éthylphénylcétène (EPK) et diphénylcétène (DPK) ont été étudiées. Puis l’homo- et la copolymérisation de ces monomères avec différents amorceurs ont été étudiées. L’influence de l’encombrement stérique présent sur les cétènes influence grandement leur réactivité. Ainsi, des mélanges DMK / DEK et DMK / DPK ont été copolymérisés avec succès pour donner des polycétones dont les propriétés thermiques présentent une plage de transformation satisfaisante (Tf ~ 160°C et Td₅% ~ 260°C). Le DMK est le seul monomère conduisant à un homopolymère par voie cationique classique. Les tentatives de photopolymérisation cationique n’ont pas conduit à la polycétone attendue. L’utilisation de métallocènes conduit à la structure polyester. Des structures semi cristallines de très haute masse molaire et faible polydispersité ont été ainsi obtenues (Mn ~ 300000 g·mol−1, Ɖ < 2, Tg ~ 70°C, Tf ~ 200°C,Td₅% ~ 330°C). / This study is aimed at synthesizing with a satisfying yield new architectures of high performance polymers, possessing a neat structure and good processing window, on the basis of disubstituted aliphatic or aromatic ketenes. The synthesis of dimethylketene (DMK), methylethylketene (MEK), diethylketene (DEK), ethylphenylketene (EPK) and diphenylketene (DPK) were approached. Then homo and copolymerization of these monomers with different initiators were studied. The influence in steric hindrance of the monomers affected their reactivity. Thus copolymers based on DMK/ DEK and DMK / DPK were successfully obtained and afforded polyketones having good thermal properties and processing window (Tm ~ 160°C and Td₅% ~ 260°C). Only DMK homopolymerized by classic cationic initiation. Photopolymerization did not lead to any polymer formation. Initiation with metallocenes polymerized DMK to a crystallized polyester in an insertion chain growth mechanism. Excellent properties (Mn ~300 000 g·mol−1, Tg ~ 70°C, Tm ~ 200°C, Td₅% ~ 330°C) were obtained.

Des polyacides lactiques hydroxy téléchélique de masses molaires variées ont été synthétisés par polymérisation par ouverture de cycle du LLA en présence de 1,4 -butane diol. Des polyhydroxybutyrate hydroxy téléchéliques ont été préparés transesterification du PHB et du 1,4-butanediol catalysée par l'acide p-toluène sulfonique .Ces oligomères ont été utilisés pour préparer des polyesters amides fonctionnalisés acrylates ou mercaptans. Dans une approche parallèle, du PCL multi acrylate a été préparé avec succès par copolymérisation par ouverture de cycle de méthacrylate de glycidyle avec du caprolactone. Des copolymères (GMA -co- CL) ayant des masses molaire et de la fonctionnalité variables, ont été préparés en modifiant les paramètres de la réaction tels que le catalyseur, la nature du co-amorceur et le rapport des stœchiométriques des différents réactifs. Les polymères multi acrylates ont été copolymérisés principalement avec l'HEMA sous irradiation UV pour obtenir des réseaux PLA, PHB et PCL segmentés. Les mécanismes de dégradation de ces réseaux ont été étudiés en examinant particulièrement les décompositions des liaisons uréthanes et esters. Des dépolymérisations du PHEMA ont été détectées avec TGA -FTIR à plus haute température (450°C). Pour les réseaux à base de PCL, les propriétés thermo -mécaniques ont été étudiées. Le résultat montre que les phases riches en PCL ont une bonne compatibilité avec le poly HEMA. Les modules caoutchoutiques et l’étendue des températures des zones d’amortissement peuvent être contrôlées en fonction des paramètres réactionnels. Les Polymères multifonctionnels Thiols du PCL, PHA et PLA ont été utilisés pour faire croître des chaines méthacrylates et construire des polymères de type étoile / Hydroxyl telechelic polylactic acids of various molecular weights were synthesized by ring opening polymerization in the presence of LLA and 1,4-butanediol. Telechelic hydroxy polyhydroxybutyrate were prepared transesterification of PHB and 1,4- butanediol catalyzed by p- toluene sulfonic acid. These oligomers were used to prepare polyesteramides functionalised acrylates or mercaptans. In a parallel approach, the PCL multi acrylate was successfully prepared by ring-opening copolymerization of glycidyl methacrylate with caprolactone. Copolymers (GMA-co-CL) with variable molar masses and functionality were prepared by changing the reaction parameters such as catalyst, the nature of the co-initiator and the ratio of different stoichiometric reagents. Multi-acrylated polymers were copolymerized with HEMA under UV irradiation to obtain PLA, PHB and PCL segmented networks. Degradation mechanisms of these networks have been studied by examining particular decomposition of urethane bonds and esters. Depolymerization of the PHEMA was detected with TGA -FTIR at higher temperature (450°C). For PCL based networks, the thermo- mechanical properties were studied. The result shows that the PCL-rich phases have good compatibility with poly HEMA. The rubber and the working temperature range of the damping zones modules can be controlled as a function of reaction parameters. Multi mercapto functionalized polymers with PCL, PLA and PHA segments were used to grow methacrylate polymer chains and build star type