Les molécules colloïdales peuvent être décrites comme des agrégats robustes de particules sphériques prenant la forme de certaines molécules simples. La préparation de suspensions de molécules colloïdales est étudiée afin d’obtenir de hauts rendements en morphologie et des distributions étroites en taille des objets, conditions indispensables pour envisager de futures applications comme leur assemblage et l’élaboration de matériaux. La stratégie repose sur l’introduction de germes de silice fonctionnalisés dans une polymérisation en émulsion du styrène, menant à la nucléation-croissance d’un nombre restreint de nodules sphériques de latex ancrés à la surface de la silice.Les travaux proposent une optimisation des voies de préparation (i) des germes de silice par voie sol-gel et (ii) des particules de latex de PS par polymérisation en émulsion. Les structures des clusters silice/PS sont caractérisées par cryo-tomographie électronique et leur formation fait l’objet de discussions notamment en s’appuyant sur des modèles géométriques connus et en proposant un nouveau modèle de croissance des nodules. Enfin, une étude préliminaire est menée afin de recouvrir ces clusters d’une couche d’oxyde (SiO2 et TiO2). / The colloidal molecules are described as robust aggregates of spherical particles mimicking the space-filling models of simple conventional molecules. Their preparation is studied in order to obtain high morphology yields and narrow size distributions, as required to expect future applications like supracolloidal assembly and materials fabrication. The strategy is based on introduction of functionalized silica seeds in a styrene emulsion polymerization batch, leading to nucleation/growth of a discrete number of spherical PS nodules anchored to the silica surface.The study proposes an optimization of the synthesis of (i) the silica seeds by a sol-gel process and (ii) the PS latex particles by an emulsion polymerization. Silica/PS clusters structures are characterized by cryo-electron tomography and their arrangement is discussed using well-known geometrical models and suggesting a new model of nodules growth. At last, a preliminary study is carried out to cover these clusters with an oxide shell (SiO2 and TiO2).

Quantum dots (QDs) are potentially advantageous tools for both diagnostics and therapeutics due to their light emitting characteristics. The impact of QDs on biological systems however, is not fully understood. The aim of this project therefore, was to investigate the interaction of a series of different surface modifies QDs with macrophages and their subsequent toxicity. CdTe/CdSe (core), ZnS (shell) QDs with either an organic, COOH or NH2 polyethylene glycol (PEG) surface coatings were used. Fluorescent COOH polystyrene beads (PBs) at (Ø) 20nm and 200nm were also studied. J774.A1 murine ‘macrophage-like' cells were treated for two hours with QDs (40nM) of PBs ($50μg.ml^{-1}$) in the presence of 10% FCS prior to assessment of cellular uptake via confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. COOH and $NH_{2}$ (PEG) QDs, as well as 20nm and 200nm PBs entered macrophages within 30 minutes, and were found to locate within endosomes, lysosomes and the mitochondria. T.E.M. also illustrated particles, including organic QDs, to be present inside J774.A1 cells within membrane- bound vesicles at two hours. Organic QDs were unable to be visualised via fixed cell confocal microscopy. Live cell confocal microscopy (without 10% FCS) did suggest however, that organic QDs entered cells in low quantities up to 30 minutes, after which fluorescence declined. Particle toxicity was determined over 48 hours via the MTT, LDH and GSH assays, as well as via assessment of their potential to produce the pro-inflammatory cytokine (TNF-α) and effect cytosolic $Ca^{2+}$ signalling in the J774.A1 cells. Organic QDs were found to be highly toxic at all time points and concentrations used. Both COOH and $NH_{2 }$ (PEG) QDs induced significant (p<0.0001) cytotoxicity (MTT and LDH assays) at 80nM after 48 hours, as well as significant (p<0.01) GSH depletion over 24 hours at all doses, as well as increasing the level of cytosolic $Ca^{2+}$ at 40nM when assessed over 30 minutes. Organic and NH2 (PEG) QDs were found to significantly increase TNF-α production after 24 hours at 80nM. The findings of this study demonstrate that QDs differ in their uptake by macrophages according to their surface coating, with the organic surface coated QDs being the most toxic. At sub-lethal concentrations, in the presence of 10% FCS, the COOH and $NH_{2}$ (PEG) QDs are taken up resulting in GSH depletion and modulated $Ca^{2+}$ signalling, with $NH_{2}$ (PEG) QDs and organic QDs only eliciting limited TNF-α production. Interestingly however, despite these observations, QD surface coating does not affect the intracellular fate of these NPs, with all of the different surface coated QDs observed to be present in endosomes, lysosomes and the mitochondria within J774.A1 macrophage cells. Therefore, in conclusion, the surface coating of QDs plays a significant role in their interaction with macrophages, their uptake and their subsequent toxicity.

Ces travaux de thèse portent sur la photodégradation de retardateurs de flamme bromés  (RFB) : décabromodiphényléther (BDE -209), tétrabromobisphénol A (TBBPA), TBBPA bis (allyl) éther (TBBPA-BAE) et TBBPA bis (2,3-dibromopropyl) éther (TBBPA- DBPE) en milieu solide et dans des échantillons réels. Nous avons d’abord caractérisé par chromatographie en phase liquide-haute résolution couplée à la spectrométrie de masse (LC-HR-MS) le BDE-209 et ses produits de dégradation dans des échantillons de textiles issus de sièges auto des véhicules hors usage (VHUs) des années 90. Puis, nous avons mené des expériences prouvant que ces produits de dégradation étaient d’origine photochimique. Dans un deuxième temps, nous avons étudié l’effet du polystyrène sur la photodégradation du BDE-209, TBBPA et ses dérivés et l’effet de ces RFBs sur la photodégradation du polystyrène. Des analyses par différentes techniques spectroscopiques et chromatographiques (IR, ATR-FTIR, GC-MS, SEC) ont mis en évidence un net effet d’accélération réciproque. La SEC (chromatographie d’exclusion stérique) a révélé une augmentation drastique des coupures de chaîne du PS avec fragmentation. En outre, des photoproduits résultant de l'oxydation du PS et de sa bromation par Br· ont été observés pour la première fois. L’existence de ces sous-produits suggère un nouveau mécanisme de transformation de PS en présence de RFB. Certains de ces photoproduits migrent dans l’eau et l’air, pouvant causer une pollution environnementale. / The main objective of this PhD thesis was to evaluate the photodegradation of brominated flame retardants (BFRs): decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209), tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), TBBPA bis (allyl) ether (TBBPA-BAE) and TBBPA bis(2,3-dibromopropyl) ether (TBBPA-DBPE) in solid medium and real samples. As a first step, we characterized by liquid chromatography high-resolution-mass spectrometry (LC-HR-MS) the BDE-209 and its degradation products in textile samples from car seats of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) of the 1990s. Then we demonstrated that these products were formed by photodegradation. In a second step, we investigated the effect of polystyrene on the photodegradation of BDE-209, TBBPA and its derivatives and the effect of these RFBs on the photodegradation of polystyrene. Analyses carried out by chromatography and spectroscopy techniques (IR, ATR-FTIR, GC-MS, SEC) revealed significant and mutual acceleration effects. SEC (exclusion size chromatography) showed a drastic increase in chain breaks of PS. Morover, additional photoproducts that may result from PS oxidation and Br • bromination has been observed for the first time. The formation of these byproducts suggests a new PS transformation mechanism in the presence of BFR. Some of these photoproducts can migrate into water and air causing environmental pollution.

L’objectif principal de ce travail est d’étudier in-situ et ex-situ l’interaction du dioxyde de carbone (CO2) avec les films minces de polystyrène et les surfaces par deux techniques principales : la réflectivité des rayons X (RRX) et l’ellipsométrie.Dans cette thèse, nous abordons l’étude des propriétés physiques de films de polystyrène (PS) à l’état confiné (films minces) et leur évolution lors de leur exposition à du CO2 sous pression. Nous démontrons par RRX et par ellipsométrie sur les mêmes films que la densité et l’indice de réfraction augmentent quand l’épaisseur du film diminue. Nous confirmons la diminution de Tg pour des films de PS d’épaisseur inférieure à 70 nm selon la loi empirique de Keddie [1]. Ces deux résultats pourraient signifier que les films ultraminces présentent une certaine organisation des chaines.Nous abordons ensuite le comportement des films ultra minces de PS exposés à du CO2 en fonction de la pression de CO2 par réflectivité de rayons X (RRX) faite au rayonnement synchrotron (ESRF ligne ID10B). Nous suivons in-situ le gonflement et le dégonflement du film mince d’épaisseur 7 nm lors de la pressurisation et la dépressurisation du CO2. Par calcul de l’évolution de la densité électronique dans le film, nous mettons en évidence l’existence d’une pression de transition vitreuse Pg et d’un gonflement rémanent lié à la présence de molécules de CO2 piégées dans le film [2].Nous proposons par la suite une étude ex-situ par RRX du gonflement et de l’évolution au cours du temps des films de PS gonflés. Nous observons que les films minces présentent une plus grande capacité de gonflement et dégonflement au cours du temps par opposition aux films plus épais. Nous constatons que ce phénomène est fortement dépendant du taux de dépressurisation. En effet, nous constatons que la dépressurisation rapide renforce considérablement, non seulement le gonflement du film, mais aussi son dégonflement au cours du temps. Nous mettons alors en évidence que le taux de dépressurisation régit clairement l'état final des films gonflés, à savoir l’état métastable ou l’état vitreux.Finalement, nous étudions l’influence du gonflement du film par le CO2 sur l’évolution de la température de transition vitreuse. Cette étude est effectuée principalement par ellipsométrie. Nous montrons que ces films qui ne présentaient qu’une valeur unique de Tg avant exposition, présentent après exposition trois valeurs de Tg. En suivant l’évolution de l’épaisseur de ces films gonflés en fonction de la température, nous proposons des réponses qui peuvent expliquer les différentes Tg observées. En outre, nous mettons en évidence l’existence du CO2 stocké dans les films. Après un recuit au dessus de 150°C, les films reprennent le même comportement qu’avant exposition au CO2 qui est loin d’être l’état d’équilibre du polymère massique. Nous confirmons par ce fait l’existence de fortes forces de rappel dans les films ultraminces qui les ramènent vers leurs états initiaux de non équilibre. Ce résultat est à rapprocher de celui concernant l’évolution de la Tg due au confinement dans les films ultraminces avant exposition. / The aim of this work is to study in-situ and ex-situ interaction of carbon dioxide (CO2) with thin films of polystyrene and surfaces by two main techniques: the X-ray reflectivity (XRR) and ellipsometry.In this thesis, we address the study of the physical properties of polystyrene films (PS) in the confined state (thin films) and their evolution when exposed to CO2 pressure. We demonstrate by XRR and ellipsometry in the same films that the density and the refractive index increase when the film thickness decreases. We confirm the decrease of Tg for PS films of thickness less than 70 nm according to the empirical law of Keddie [1]. Both results could mean that ultrathin films have a certain organization of channels.We then discuss the behavior of PS ultra thin films exposed to CO2 as a function of CO2 pressure by XRR made at synchrotron radiation (ESRF ID10B line). We monitor in situ the swelling and deswelling of the 7 nm thin film thickness upon pressurization and depressurization of CO2. By calculating the evolution of the electron density in the film, we highlight the existence of a glass transition pressure Pg and a residual swelling due to the presence of CO2 molecules trapped inside the film [2].We propose then an ex-situ XRR study of swelling and kinetic of deswelling for PS swollen films. We observe that the thin films have a higher swelling and deswelling capacity compare to the thicker films. We note that this phenomenon is highly dependent to the depressurization rate. Indeed, we find that the rapid depressurization greatly enhances not only the swelling of the film, but also its deswelling over time. We then highlight that the rate of depressurization clearly governs the final state of swolen films, to say the metastable state or glassy state.Finally, we study the effect of film swelling by CO2 on the evolution of the glass transition temperature. This study is carried out mainly by ellipsometry. We show that these films which showed only a single Tg value before exposure, after exposure has three values of Tg completely independent of film thickness. By following the thickness evolution of these swollen films as a function of temperature, we offer answers that can explain the different Tg values observed. In addition, we highlight the existence of CO2 stored in these films. After annealing above 150 ° C, the films show the same behavior as before exposure to CO2 which is far from the equilibrium state of the bulk polymer. We confirm therefore the existence of strong restoring forces in ultrathin films that bring them back to their initial states of non-equilibrium. This result presents similarities to that concerning the evolution of the Tg due to confinement in ultrathin films before exposure.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T17:19:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Introducao.pdf: 448655 bytes, checksum: 598f8294a6f16ff80e9151c41d1a27f9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-12-15 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Residual stresses in polymeric parts are a great source of uncertainties for the design of industrial components. They are originated mainly during the injection molding process. Some of the problems related to this phenomenon are reduction to the mechanic strength, cracks propagation and warpage. Many efforts are employed to minimize these residual stresses and, to achieve that, an essential step is its measuring. There are methods and devices already available to measure residual stress in metallic materials, but in the field of polymeric material, many aspects remain unexplored. In the present work, a device to measure strain gage signals was built, which was employed to determine residual stresses according to the most established techniques nowadays. Injection simulation techniques were utilized to estimate the build-up of residual stresses in polymeric test specimens under different manufacturing setups. Statistical analysis was performed to select the most favorable parameters for parts tensioning. Test specimens were fabricated in the selected process conditions. Samples weight measurements confirmed statistically that the process parameters selected have significantly altered the parts final mass. Residual stress measurements were carried out by employing the hole drilling technique in the manufactured specimens, thus being determined tensile residual stresses from 2.7 MPa by 6.2 MPa, in the layers closest to the parts surface. The typical profile for residual stress distribution, as described in literature, was observed in the experiments performed. / Tensões residuais em peças poliméricas são grande fonte de incertezas para o projeto de componentes industriais. São causadas principalmente durante o processo de injeção. Alguns dos problemas relacionados a esse fenômeno são a diminuição da resistência mecânica, surgimento de trincas e empenamento das peças. Muitos esforços são empregados na minimização dessas tensões residuais e, para isso, uma etapa indispensável é a sua medição. Existem métodos e equipamentos já disponíveis para medição de tensões residuais em materiais metálicos, porém, no campo dos materiais poliméricos ainda há muitos aspectos a serem melhor explorados. Neste trabalho foi construído um dispositivo para medição de sinais de extensiometria, o qual foi utilizado para determinação de tensões residuais segundo as técnicas mais utilizadas atualmente para metais. Técnicas de simulação de injeção foram utilizadas para estimar o surgimento de tensões residuais em corpos-de-prova poliméricos sob diversas condições de fabricação. Análise estatística foi realizada para selecionar as condições de fabricação mais propícias ao tensionamento das peças. Corpos-de-prova foram fabricados nas condições de processo selecionadas. Medições de peso das amostras confirmaram estatisticamente que os parâmetros de processo utilizados alteraram significativamente a massa final das peças. Medições de tensões residuais foram realizadas aplicando-se a técnica do furo cego nas amostras fabricadas, determinando-se tensões residuais de tração entre 2,7 MPa e 6,2 MPa, nas camadas próximas às superfície das amostras. O perfil típico de tensões residuais previsto em literatura foi observado nos experimentos realizados.

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The presents study results of the addition of sulfonated polystyrene, derived from discarded plastic cups as additive in mortars. The mortar were studied with polystyrene content of 0.0, 0.2, 0.6, 1.0 and 1.4% (relative to the mass of cement). CPV - ARI Portland cement and sand washed were used at rate 1:4 by weight. It was determined consistency index, water retention, water absorption, void index, static modulus of elasticity, compressive strength, tensile strength in bending and adhesion. The mortar modified with the additive showed increase in the porosity, tensile strength in bending, adhesion, plastic capacity and water retention. Furthermore the use of polystyrene leads to decrease in the density, the modulus of elasticity and in the capillary water absorption with increasing content of sulfonated polystyrene, which may indicate that even by increasing the number pores in the mortar, the pores are not communicated among themselves and the polymeric film had contributed for the mechanical properties. / O trabalho apresenta resultados do estudo da adição de poliestireno sulfonado, oriundo de copos plásticos descartados, como aditivo em argamassas. Foram analisadas argamassas com os teores de poliestireno de 0,0; 0,2; 0,6; 1,0 e 1,4% em relação à massa de cimento. Foi utilizado o cimento Portland CPV - ARI e areia lavada no traço 1:4 em massa. Para se avaliar a influência da adição de poliestireno nas propriedades das argamassas determinouse índice de consistência, retenção de água, absorção de água, índice de vazios, módulo estático de elasticidade, resistência à compressão, resistência à tração na flexão e resistência potencial de aderência à tração. Em relação à argamassa sem aditivo a argamassa modificada demonstrou aumento na resistência de aderência à tração, resistência a tração na flexão, porosidade, absorção de água, retenção de água e consistência. No entanto, o aumento do teor de poliestireno sulfonado leva à uma redução do módulo de elasticidade, da massa específica e da absorção de água por capilaridade, o que pode indicar que mesmo aumentando o número de poros na argamassa, estes poros não são intercomunicáveis e o filme polimérico contribui para o incremento das propriedades mecânicas, especialmente à tração. / Mestre em Engenharia Civil