No / The current work was undertaken to assess suitability of liquid crystalline phase for engineering of lactose crystals and their utility as a carrier in dry powder inhalation formulations. Saturated lactose solution was poured in molten glyceryl monooleate which subsequently transformed into gel. The gel microstructure was analyzed by PPL microscopy and SAXS. Lactose particles recovered from gels after 48 h were analyzed for polymorphism using techniques such as FTIR, XRD, DSC and TGA. Particle size, morphology and aerosolisation properties of prepared lactose were analyzed using Anderson cascade impactor. In situ seeding followed by growth of lactose crystals took place in gels with cubic microstructure as revealed by PPL microscopy and SAXS. Elongated (size approximately 71 mum) lactose particles with smooth surface containing mixture of alpha and beta-lactose was recovered from gel, however percentage of alpha-lactose was more as compared to beta-lactose. The aerosolisation parameters such as RD, ED, %FPF and % recovery of lactose recovered from gel (LPL) were found to be comparable to Respitose(R) ML001. Thus LC phase (cubic) can be used for engineering of lactose crystals so as to obtain particles with smooth surface, high elongation ratio and further they can be used as carrier in DPI formulations.

Due to their outstanding properties, poly(arylene ethers) are useful as toughness modifiers in epoxy resins (EP). Furthermore, these polymers show rather low intrinsic fire risks. According to recent research it has been incorporated that poly(arylene ether phosphine oxides) [PAEPO’s] can further improve the fire behavior. Increasing phosphorous content of the PAEPO can influence the fire behavior too. Fire retardants containing phosphorus – regardless of whether an additive or reactive approach is used – show different mechanisms in the condensed and gas phase. In the present study PSU Control (BPA based polysulfone) with four different PAEPO’s and their corresponding blends with an EP were investigated. All poly(arylene ether phosphine oxides) were synthesized by nucleophilic aromatic polycondensation. The polymers obtained covered a wide range of weight average molar masses (6,000 – 150,000 g/mol) as determined by size exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering detection (MALLS). FTIR, NMR spectroscopy and MALDI-TOF revealed formation of the desired polymer structure of the linear poly(arylene ethers). All polymers were easily soluble in common organic solvents, thus enabling processing from solution.The pyrolysis and the fire retardancy mechanisms of the polymers and blends with epoxy resin (EP) were tackled by means of a comprehensive thermal analysis (thermogravimetry (TG), TG-evolved gas analysis) and fire tests [PCFC, limiting oxygen index (LOI), UL-94, cone calorimeter]. The Mitsunobu reaction of Dimethyl-5-hydroxyisophthalate and a long chain semifluorinated alcohol requires triphenyl phosphine as a reactant. Identical, in some case higher yield was obtained in the usual conditions, with triphenyl phosphine and with trivalent phosphorus containing polymers, which was prepared in solvent free bulk (melt) polymerization technique from trivalent phosphorus monomer and a silylated diphenol in presence of CsF. Purification and the recovery of the final product which is always a big challenge in case of Mitsunobu reaction, was far more easier using polymer compared to triphenyl phosphine. During polymerization there was a possibility to have polymer having repeating unit containing both trivalent phosphorus and phosphine oxide. The trivalent phosphorus content of the polymer can be varied using different molar concentration of CsF.

Compósitos verdes são caracterizados por possuir matriz polimérica e reforço derivado de fontes naturais. Polímeros derivados do petróleo não são biodegradáveis e possuem solventes orgânicos na sua composição. Solventes orgânicos são tóxicos e poluentes. A poliuretana derivada do óleo de mamona é derivada de fonte renovável, biodegradável e não possui solventes orgânicos em sua composição. A casca de pinhão é um resíduo do pinhão, semente do pinheiro de Paraná. O objetivo desse trabalho é desenvolver e caracterizar o compósito de casca de pinhão com PU derivada do óleo de mamona. A fibra foi caracterizada quimicamente, por FTIR, TGA e MEV. A PU foi caracterizada por ensaio de resistência à flexão, FTIR e TGA e os compósitos, por testes de densidade, absorção de água, inchamento em espessura, resistência à flexão de três pontos, FTIR e TGA. A superfície da fratura foi avaliada por MEV e a homogeneidade dos compósitos por perfil de densidade e raios-X. O compósito de 35%PU apresentou resistência à flexão de 51,55 MPa, densidade de 1018 kg/m³, absorção de água em 24 horas de 7,95% e inchamento em espessura em 24 horas de 5,36%. O material apresenta propriedades mecânicas apropriadas para uso em mobiliário e artesanato. / Polymeric composites reinforced with natural fibers are denominated green composites. Polymers comes from petroleum source, a non-biodegradable material and has volatile organic compounds, VOC, in its composition. Organic solvent are toxics and pollute the environment. The Polyurethane derived from castor oil is polymer produced from renewable sources, biodegradable material and there are no VOC in its composition. Araucária pine nut shell is a residue from its Araucaria pine seed. The aim of this work is to develop and characterize composites of pine nut shell with polyurethane derived from castor oil. The fiber was chemically characterized, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). PU was characterized by flexural strength, FTIR and TGA and composites was characterizes by density test, water absorption and swelling in thickness, flexural strength, FTIR, TGA. SEM evaluated the fracture surface and X-ray and vertical density profile verified the composites homogeneity. 35%PU composites presented flexural strength of 51,55 MPa, density of 1018 kg/m³, 7,95% of 24h water absorption and 5,36% of 24h swelling in thickness of. The material exhibits properties suitable for use in furniture and handicrafts.

Les poudres propulsives pour armes sont des matériaux énergétiques dont la combustion permet l’accélération de projectiles jusqu’à des vitesses importantes. Ces matériaux énergétiques sensibles peuvent être soumis à de fortes contraintes (chocs, impacts et incendies) lors de leur utilisation. Le remplacement de certaines substances entrant dans leur formulation permet de diminuer leur vulnérabilité. En conséquence, ces poudres propulsives présentent une dynamique d’allumage différente. Ce travail de recherches est consacré à l’allumage des poudres propulsives pour armes et se présente en quatre chapitres. Un état de l’art sur le sujet est réalisé. Il porte en particulier sur la phénoménologie de l’allumage, la caractérisation de poudres propulsives, et la modélisation de l’allumage. Deux poudres propulsives sont expérimentalement analysées par thermogravimétrie, calorimétrie et spectrométrie de masse. Cette analyse permet de caractériser les différentes étapes cinétiques de la dégradation thermique de ces poudres propulsives. Un code de modélisation biphasique 2D est développé pour servir de support à la comparaison de modèles d’allumage. Le modèle implémenté décrit la chambre de combustion du canon dans les premières phases du coup de canon, lorsque le lit de poudre propulsive est compacté et que les gaz issus du dispositif pyrotechnique d’allumage le parcourent. Un modèle d’allumage est développé à partir des résultats expérimentaux obtenus au deuxième chapitre. Le code de calcul précédemment évoqué permet de comparer l’influence de différents modèles sur la propagation de l’allumage. / Gun Propellants are energetic materials whose combustion can accelerate projectiles to high speeds. These sensitive energetic materials can be subjected to high stresses (shocks, impacts and fires), potentially able to ignite them. The modification of their chemical formulation reduces such vulnerability. Consequently, these propellants have different ignition dynamics. This work focuses on the ignition of gun propellants and comes in four chapters. A state of the art on the subject is firstly made. It focuses on the phenomenology of the ignition and on energetic materials experimental characterization, and modeling of their ignition. Two gun propellants are experimentally analyzed by thermogravimetry, calorimetry and mass spectrometry. This analysis allows characterizing the various stages of the degradation kinetics of these propellants. A 2D biphasic modeling code was developed to provide support for the comparison of ignition models. It describes the combustion chamber in the early stages of the gun firing, when the propellant bed is compacted and the gases from the pyrotechnic igniter are flowing through it. An ignition model is developed from the experimental data obtained in the second chapter. The previously mentioned modeling code allows comparing the influence of different ignition models on the spreading speed of the ignition signal through the packed bed of propellant.

The thesis deals with determination the type, composition and structure of rubber materials comming from gas masks produced withing sixteen years. Rubber materials were tested to determine if storage conditions could influence or caused the change in composition and/or the structure. To judge it rubber specimens were exposed to termo-oxidative aging at 75 and 105 °C for 50 ad 20 days, respectively, to obtain data for comparison. Termogravimetry Fourie-transform Infrared Spectroscopy with Attenuated Total Reflection and Differential Scanning Calorimetry were used to characterize composition/structure of tested speciments. Thermo-oxidative aging at 75 °C led to degradation of additives in both types of rubber, at 150 °C also to chemical degradation of rubber network especially in case of NR (glass transition temperature increases with aging time). Neither additives or rubber network was degraded in original rubber specimens. Deterioration of mechanical and, thus, utility properties of gass masks are not supposed any they are recommended to safe usage.

This master´s thesis deals with the properties of gel polymer electrolytes, brief characteristics of other types of electrolytes and materials that are used for preparing polymer electrolytes. The thesis explains the use of the gel electrolytes in practice, the current conduction in the electrolytes and the properties of ionic liquids, and flame retardants. This thesis also focuses on methods of measurement of mechanical properties of gel polymer electrolytes. The practical part is focused on preparation of methacrylate gel electrolytes and their modifications with the use of flame retardant - triethyl phosphate (TEP) and ionic liquid - 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Emim TFSI). In this part there are evaluations of their potential funcionality (potential window) and specific conductance conductivity using the method LSV (linear sweep voltammetry) and impedance spectroscopy. The practical part also includes a thermal analysis of selected samples by TGA, DTA and EGA methods.

This Ph.D. thesis concentrates on the synthesis and characterization of tailor-made metal-based precursors and their application in the metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), combustion chemical vapor deposition (CCVD) and in the spin-coating process. Therefore, different complexes containing copper, ruthenium, palladium and gold were synthesized and investigated concerning their thermal properties, especially their decomposition behavior and volatility. Copper(II) and palladium(II) β-ketoiminates were synthesized and used in MOCVD or spin-coating deposition experiments for the formation of metal and metal oxide materials. Ruthenium complexes of type Ru(CO)2(PEt3)2(O2CR)2 (R = Me, Et, iPr, tBu, CH2OMe, CF3) were investigated concerning their physical characteristics depending on the different carboxylates. While primarily focusing on the thermal decomposition behavior, VT IR (variable temperature infrared) spectroscopy, TG-MS (thermogravimetry-mass-spectrometry) studies and DFT (density-functional theory) calculations were carried out to gain a deeper inside into the degradation of the respective complexes, whereby it was possible to propose decomposition mechanisms. Furthermore, from these results it was possible to propose decomposition mechanisms. Gold carboxylates of type [AuO2CCH2OMe(PR’3)] (R’ = Et, nBu) were synthesized and characterized for the use as precursors within CCVD processes to generate Au and SiOx:Au materials. The deposits were used as heterogeneous catalyst in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol. The deposition behavior of zinc diolate towards zinc oxide layer formation was studied by MOCVD experiments, whereby an influence on the crystallinity of the received films was observed depending on the deposition conditions. The second part of this dissertation focuses on the synthesis of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (napthalene, phenanthrene and pyrene) functionalized with Fc (Fc = Fe(η5-C5H4)(η5-C5H5)) units as redox-active group. Thereby, the main emphasis was on the investigation of the charge transfer properties between the ferrocenyl entities through the π-conjugated bridges. The charge transfer behavior was affected by the substituents or substitution pattern at the aryls resulting in more or less intense intervalence charge transfer (IVCT) excitations of the respective compounds. In order to explore the interaction between the Fc-functionalized arenes and SWCNTs (single-walled carbon nanotubes), these molecules were studied by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and DFT calculations. Moreover, disentangling experiments of SWCNTs with a Fc-functionalized pyrene led to the formation of a novel nanoconjugation, whereby the electrochemical response of the ferrocenyl entities is still present. / Die vorliegende Arbeit befasst sich mit der Synthese und Charakterisierung von maßgeschneiderten Übergangsmetall-basierten Precursoren und deren Anwendung in der metallorganischen chemischen Gasphasenabscheidung (MOCVD), in der Flammenbeschichtung (CCVD), oder in der Rotationsbeschichtung. Dafür wurden Kupfer-, Ruthenium-, Palladium- und Gold-haltige Komplexe hergestellt und bezüglich ihrer thermischen Eigenschaften, insbesondere das Zersetzungsverhalten und die Flüchtigkeit, charakterisiert. Cu(II)- und Pd(II)-β-Ketoiminate wurden synthetisiert und in der MOCVD oder in der Rotationsbeschichtung genutzt, um metallische und metalloxidische Materialien abzuscheiden. Ruthenium Komplexe des Typs Ru(CO)2(PEt3)2(O2CR)2 (R = Me, Et, iPr, tBu, CH2OMe, CF3) wurden hinsichtlich ihrer physikalischen Eigenschaften in Abhängigkeit der verschiedenen Substituenten der Carboxylate untersucht. Dabei lag der Fokus im Besonderen auf der thermischen Zersetzungen, welche mittels VT IR (variable Temperatur-Infrarot) Spektroskopie, TG-MS (Thermogravimetrie-Massenspektrometrie) Untersuchungen und DFT (Dichtefunktionaltheorie) Berechnungen genauer beleuchtet wurden. Dabei war es anhand der erhaltenen Ergebnisse möglich Zersetzungsmechanismen zu formulieren. Weiterhin wurden Goldcarboxylate der Art [AuO2CCH2OMe(PR’3)] (R’ = Et, nBu) synthetisiert und in der CCVD untersucht, um Au und SiOx:Au Materialien herzustellen, welche im Weiteren als heterogene Katalysatoren für die Reduktion von 4-Nitrophenol genutzt wurden. Das Abscheideverhalten von Zinkdiolaten in der MOCVD zur Erzeugung von dünnen Zinkoxidfilmen wurde beispielsweise in Hinblick des Einflusses auf die Kristallinität der Filme untersucht. Im zweiten Teil der Dissertation wird die Synthese von Fc-funktionalisierten (Fc = Fe(η5-C5H4)(η5-C5H5)) polyaromatischen Kohlenwasserstoffen (Naphthalen, Phenanthren, Pyren) diskutiert. Der Schwerpunkt lag dabei auf der Untersuchung des Elektrontransferverhaltens zwischen den Redox-aktiven Gruppen in Abhängigkeit der Substituenten und des Substitutionsmusters der π-konjugierten Brücke. Diese Verbindungen wurden mittels Röntgeneinkristallstrukturanalyse und DFT-Berechnungen untersucht um festzustellen, ob eine Wechselwirkung zwischen den Fcfunktionalisierten Arenen und SWCNTs (einwandige Kohlenstoffnanoröhren) möglich ist. Entbündelungsversuche von SWCNTs in Anwesenheit eines Fc-funktionalisierten Pyrens lieferten ein neuartiges Hybridsystem, welches Fc-basierte Redoxprozesse zeigte.

Due to their outstanding properties, poly(arylene ethers) are useful as toughness modifiers in epoxy resins (EP). Furthermore, these polymers show rather low intrinsic fire risks. According to recent research it has been incorporated that poly(arylene ether phosphine oxides) [PAEPO’s] can further improve the fire behavior. Increasing phosphorous content of the PAEPO can influence the fire behavior too. Fire retardants containing phosphorus – regardless of whether an additive or reactive approach is used – show different mechanisms in the condensed and gas phase. In the present study PSU Control (BPA based polysulfone) with four different PAEPO’s and their corresponding blends with an EP were investigated. All poly(arylene ether phosphine oxides) were synthesized by nucleophilic aromatic polycondensation. The polymers obtained covered a wide range of weight average molar masses (6,000 – 150,000 g/mol) as determined by size exclusion chromatography with multi-angle light scattering detection (MALLS). FTIR, NMR spectroscopy and MALDI-TOF revealed formation of the desired polymer structure of the linear poly(arylene ethers). All polymers were easily soluble in common organic solvents, thus enabling processing from solution.The pyrolysis and the fire retardancy mechanisms of the polymers and blends with epoxy resin (EP) were tackled by means of a comprehensive thermal analysis (thermogravimetry (TG), TG-evolved gas analysis) and fire tests [PCFC, limiting oxygen index (LOI), UL-94, cone calorimeter]. The Mitsunobu reaction of Dimethyl-5-hydroxyisophthalate and a long chain semifluorinated alcohol requires triphenyl phosphine as a reactant. Identical, in some case higher yield was obtained in the usual conditions, with triphenyl phosphine and with trivalent phosphorus containing polymers, which was prepared in solvent free bulk (melt) polymerization technique from trivalent phosphorus monomer and a silylated diphenol in presence of CsF. Purification and the recovery of the final product which is always a big challenge in case of Mitsunobu reaction, was far more easier using polymer compared to triphenyl phosphine. During polymerization there was a possibility to have polymer having repeating unit containing both trivalent phosphorus and phosphine oxide. The trivalent phosphorus content of the polymer can be varied using different molar concentration of CsF.

Non-stoichiometric strontium iron oxide is described by an abbreviated formula SrFeOx (2.5 ≤ x ≤ 3.0) exhibits a variety of interesting physical and chemical properties over a broad range of temperatures and in different gaseous environments. The oxide contains a mixture of iron in the trivalent and the rare tetravalent state. The material at elevated temperature is a mixed oxygen conductor and it, or its derivatives,can have practical applications in oxygen conducting devices such as pressure driven oxygen generators, partial oxidation reactors in electrodes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). ¶ This thesis examines the behaviour of the material at ambient and elevated temperatures using a broad spectrum of solid state experimental techniques such as: x-ray and neutron powder diffraction,thermogravimetric and calorimetric methods,scanning electron microscopy and Mossbauer spectroscopy. Changes in the oxide were induced using conventional thermal treatment in various atmospheres as well as mechanical energy (ball milling). The first experimental chapter examines the formation of the ferrite from a mixture of reactants.It describes the chemical reactions and phase transitions that lead to the formation of the oxide. Ball milling of the reactants prior to annealing was found to eliminate transient phases from the reaction route and to increase the kinetics of the reaction at lower temperatures. Examination of the thermodynamics of iron oxide (hematite) used for the reactions led to a new route of synthesis of the ferrite frommagnetite and strontium carbonate.This chapter also explores the possibility of synthesis of the material at room temperature using ball milling. ¶ The ferrite strongly interacts with the gas phase so its behaviour was studied under different pressures of oxygen and in carbon dioxide.The changes in ferrite composition have an equilibrium character and depend on temperature and oxygen concentration in the atmosphere. Variations of the oxygen content x were described as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure, the results were used to plot an equilibrium composition diagram. The heat of oxidation was also measured as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure. ¶ Interaction of the ferrite with carbon dioxide below a critical temperature causes decomposition of the material to strontium carbonate and SrFe12O19 . The critical temperature depends on the partial pressure of CO2 and above the critical temperature the carbonate and SrFe12O19 are converted back into the ferrite.The resulting SrFe12O19 is very resistant towards carbonation and the thermal carbonation reaction does not lead to a complete decomposition of SrFeOx to hematite and strontium carbonate. ¶ The thermally induced oxidation and carbonation reactions cease at room temperature due to sluggish kinetics however,they can be carried out at ambient temperature using ball milling.The reaction routes for these processes are different from the thermal routes.The mechanical oxidation induces two or more concurrent reactions which lead to samples containing two or more phases. The mechanical carbonation on the other hand produces an unknown metastable iron carbonate and leads a complete decomposition of the ferrite to strontiumcarbonate and hematite. ¶ Thermally and mechanically oxidized samples were studied using Mossbauer spectroscopy. The author proposes a new interpretation of the Sr4Fe4O11 (x=2.75) and Sr8Fe8O23 (x=2.875)spectra.The interpretation is based on the chemistry of the compounds and provides a simpler explanation of the observed absorption lines.The Mossbauer results froma range of compositions revealed the roomtemperature phase behaviour of the ferrite also examined using x-ray diffraction. ¶ The high-temperature crystal structure of the ferrite was examined using neutron powder diffraction.The measurements were done at temperatures up to 1273K in argon and air atmospheres.The former atmosphere protects Sr2Fe2O5 (x=2.5) against oxidation and the measurements in air allowed variation of the composition of the oxide in the range 2.56 ≤ x ≤ 2.81. Sr2Fe2O5 is an antiferromagnet and undergoes phase transitions to the paramagnetic state at 692K and from the orthorhombic to the cubic structure around 1140K.The oxidized formof the ferrite also undergoes a transition to the high-temperature cubic form.The author proposes a new structural model for the cubic phase based on a unit cell with the Fm3c symmetry. The new model allows a description of the high-temperature cubic form of the ferrite as a solid solution of the composition end members.The results were used to draw a phase diagramfor the SrFeOx system. ¶ The last chapter summarizes the findings and suggests directions for further research.

Submitted by Johnny Rodrigues (johnnyrodrigues@ufcg.edu.br) on 2018-04-05T19:46:22Z No. of bitstreams: 1 GINA MARA COELHO DE SOUZA CARDOSO - DISSERTAÇÃO PPG-CEMat 2014..pdf: 1501065 bytes, checksum: e02311753867e448c8a544a0dd42857f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-05T19:46:22Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 GINA MARA COELHO DE SOUZA CARDOSO - DISSERTAÇÃO PPG-CEMat 2014..pdf: 1501065 bytes, checksum: e02311753867e448c8a544a0dd42857f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-07-17 / O uso clínico de géis de flúor para aplicação tópica por profissionais está indicado para prevenção e tratamento de cárie e erosão dental devido à capacidade de interação com o processo de desmineralização-remineralização da matriz mineral do dente. O objetivo geral deste trabalho foi avaliar géis com flúor para remineralização dentária de uso tópico profissional quanto às características físico-químicas especificadas nos registros concedidos pela ANVISA. Foi verificada a existência de quinze (15) registros válidos na ANVISA, referentes a dezesseis (16) produtos de gel com flúor de uso tópico odontológico. Quanto a estes produtos, são oito (8) géis de flúor neutro e oito (8) géis de flúor acidulado. Todos os produtos possuem em sua composição fluoreto de sódio e o polímero mais utilizado para formação do gel é hidroxietil celulose, conforme declarado nos processos de registro na ANVISA. Em 60% dos processos de registro válidos há informação sobre o pH dos produtos. Com o levantamento realizado em março de 2014 nas dentais do Distrito Federal (DF), verificou-se a comercialização de dois produtos de um mesmo fabricante, sendo um gel de flúor neutro e um gel de flúor acidulado. Para a caracterização físico-química, foram adquiridos nove frascos de 200 mL de gel de flúor comercializados no DF: três de gel de flúor acidulado dentro da validade, três de gel flúor acidulado fora da validade e três de gel de flúor neutro. Estes produtos foram avaliados pelas seguintes técnicas: Microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), Espectroscopia de energia dispersiva de raios X (EDS), espectroscopia na região de infravermelho com transformada de Fourier (FTIR), calorimetria exploratória diferencial (DSC), análise termogravimétrica (TGA) e avaliação do potencial hidrogeniônico (pH). Os elementos químicos identificados na análise por EDS estão condizentes com a composição química dos produtos declarados pelo fabricante à ANVISA. Os resultados de FTIR não demonstraram alterações significativas entre as amostras avaliadas. Foram verificados resultados diferentes entre as amostras, nos ensaios de TGA e DSC, isto provavelmente está relacionado com a desidratação das amostras e a formação de aglomerados. Os produtos avaliados a 25°C apresentaram resultados satisfatórios quanto ao pH. Mais pesquisas sobre a caracterização físico-química para o gel de flúor tópico de uso profissional odontológico são necessárias para embasar o desenvolvimento de normas técnicas específicas. / Clinical use of fluoride gels for topical application by professionals is indicated for prevention and treatment of dental caries and dental erosion due to the ability to interact with the process of demineralization - remineralization of tooth mineral matrix. The general objective of this work was to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of topical gels for professional dental remineralization specified in the records granted by ANVISA. There were fifteen (15) valid records, relating to sixteen (16) products of fluoride gel use dental topic has been verified. As for these products, there were eight (8) neutral fluoride gels and eight (8) acidulated fluoride gels. All products contain in their composition sodium fluoride and the most used polymer for gel formation is hydroxyethyl cellulose. All acidulated fluoride gels have in their composition 1.23 % fluorine ions and all neutral fluoride gels contain 2 % NaF in its composition, as stated in the registration process at ANVISA. In 60 % of valid registration process there was information about the pH of the product. In the survey conducted in March 2014 in dental stores at Federal District (DF), it was observed the marketing of two products from the same manufacturer, being one neutral fluoride gel and one gel of acidulated fluoride. For physicochemical characterization, nine bottles of 200 ml of fluoride gel were acquired in DF: three of acidulated fluoride gel within the validity, three of acidulated fluoride gel out of date and three of neutral fluoride gel. These products were evaluated by the following techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetry (TG) and evaluation of the hydrogen potential (pH). The chemical elements identified by EDS analysis, in regions without clusters and with clusters of dehydrated samples, are consistent with the chemical composition of the products declared by the manufacturer to ANVISA. The FTIR outcomes showed no significant changes among analyzed samples. Different results among samples were observed during DSC and TGA tests, this is probably related to dehydration of the samples and the formation of agglomerates. More studies about the physicochemical characteristics of topical gels for professional dental remineralization are needed to support the development of specific technical standards.