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501	Relative fluoride response of caries lesions created in fluorotic and sound teeth studied underremineralizing conditions Alhawij, Hala M. January 2013 (has links) Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Fluoride prevents caries by decreasing demineralization and promoting remineralization of enamel crystals during lesion formation and progression. The chemical, morphological, and histologic characteristics of teeth with fluorosis may alter the response of enamel to fluoride during the caries process. However, the effectiveness of fluoride in fluorosed teeth has not been thoroughly studied. Therefore, the current study utilized an in-vitro net remineralization model to study differences between fluorosed and sound enamel with regards to caries lesion remineralization and progression. Hypotheses: There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of fluoride to enhance caries lesion remineralization between fluorosed and non-fluorosed (sound) teeth after changes in enamel fluorescence relative to the lesion baseline. Objectives: The primary objective is to investigate the relative fluoride response of caries lesions created in sound and fluorosed teeth of varying severities under remineralizing conditions in vitro. Secondary objectives: a) To investigate the impact of the presence and severity of enamel fluorosis on caries lesion formation, and b) To investigate the acquired acid resistance of pH-cycled lesions relative to their fluorosis severity. Materials and Methods: Three hundred sixty (360) extracted human molars (sound and fluorosed) were collected and divided into four main groups based on their TF score (0; 1; 2; 3), with sample size of n = 45 per group. Each group was divided into two subgroups: no fluoride/placebo and fluoride/treatment. Artificial caries lesions were created on the teeth and pH-cycled for 20 days using a net remineralization model. The lesions were assessed to determine differences in acquired acid resistance. Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) was used throughout the study to determine changes in enamel fluorescence relative to a sound enamel window, thereby providing information about enamel de- or remineralization. The results of this study demonstrated that enamel fluorosis levels had a significant effect on lesion remineralization after pH cycling (p > 0.05). The teeth with moderate dental fluorosis had a significantly better response to remineralization and more resistance to a subsequent acid challenge than sound teeth in the presence of fluoride. / indefinitely. Fluoride Dental fluorosis Dental caries Demineralization Remineralization QLF Fluorides Dental Caries Fluorosis, Dental Tooth Demineralization Tooth Remineralization
502	Model Chemistry Study Of Choline And Urea Based Deep Eutectic Solvents Kellat, Libby Nicole 18 December 2018 (has links) No description available. Chemistry
503	Preparation of poly (vinylindene fluoride-co-hexafluoriproylene) composite membranes for treatment of water hardness Ramollo, Khaleke Veronicah January 2022 (has links) Thesis (M.Sc. (Chemistry)) -- University of Limpopo, 2022 / Calcium and magnesium are two dominant species that contribute to water hardness. The aim of this study was to develop a poly (vinylidene fluoride-co hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) composite membrane for treatment of water hardness. The synthesis of PVDF-HFP composite membranes was confirmed by X ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The concentrations of the hardness causing agents in both the simulated and real hard water samples were investigated in batch studies wherein parameters such as pH, contact time, temperature, and adsorbent were optimised. The maximum adsorption efficiency of 56 and 45 mg/g (evaluated by Langmuir isotherm) for Ca(II) and Mg(II) ions were obtained. These were achieved at an optimum pH of 7 and adsorption dosage of 0.5 mg/L using the 3% PVDF-HFP/cellulose acetate (CA) and 1% nitrogen doped multiwalled carbon nanotubes (N-MWCNTs)/CA composite membranes respectively. The adsorption kinetics and isotherm models were all consistent with the pseudo-second order and Freundlich isotherm models for all the membranes suggesting that the sorption process met heterogeneous adsorption. Furthermore, the thermodynamic parameters indicated that the adsorption is physical and endothermic in nature. Reusability studies showed that all the PVDF-HFP based membranes can be recycled at least 3 times and for Ca(II) ions an adsorption loss of only 0.35 % was recorded while using a 3% PVDF-HFP/CA composite membrane. These results were further confirmed by XRD, TGA and inductively coupled plasma mass (ICP-MS) spectrometry. Thus, the findings from this study have shown that the PVDF-HFP based membranes could provide valuable material for hardness removal to acceptable level. Poly composite membranes Water hardness Water -- Hardness Water -- Purification Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy Water treatment plants
504	Microscopic Surface Textures Created by Interfacial Flow Instabilities Gu, Jing 01 August 2013 (has links) In nature, microscopic surface textures impact useful function, such as the drag reduction of shark skin (Dean & Bhushan, 2010) and superhydrophobicity of the lotus leaf(Pan, Kota, Mabry, & Tuteja, 2013). In this study, we explore these phenomena by re-creating microscopic surface textures via the method of interfacial flow instability in drying polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) acetone solutions. In general, PVDF films can be made using either spin coating or electrospray deposition with various weight concentrations in acetone. In order to study the morphology of the porous structure of PVDF films, wet deposition samples were fabricated by spin coating or near-field electrospray. Possible theories are discussed and examined to explain the formation of these porous structures resulting in development of a well-controlled method to create porous PVDF films with various pore sizes and pore densities. All samples are characterized and found to exhibit superhydrophobicity and drag reduction. To connect porous PVDF film morphology to the established field of dry particle fabrication, PVDF particle synthesis by far-field electrospray is also reviewed and discussed. An established method to generate polymer particles of different morphologies in other polymers (Almeria-Diez, 2012) by electrospray drying is confirmed using PVDF as well. Due to the ability of scalable and re-configurable electrospray, the microscopic surface textures can be applied to areas of any size to reduce drag or impart water-repelling properties. Mechanical Engineering
505	The Formation of Prenucleation Clusters for Calcium Fluoride Muterspaw, Taylor M. 01 September 2021 (has links) No description available. Chemistry Geochemistry Analytical Chemistry Environmental Science prenucleation clusters calcium fluoride classical nucleation theory nucleation crystallization crystal growth ion selective electrode
506	Direct and indirect effects of different dentifrices on the initial bacterial colonization of enamel in situ overnight Rosenauer, Tobias, Basche, Sabine, Flemming, Jasmin, Hannig, Christian, König, Belinda, Hannig, Matthias 19 March 2024 (has links) Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the direct and indirect influence of fluoridated toothpastes and fluoride-free toothpaste with hydroxyapatite (HAP) as active ingredient on initial bacterial colonization on enamel in situ. Methods: For this clinical-experimental pilot study, eight subjects were instructed to brush their teeth with three different toothpastes (Elmex®: 1400 ppm AmF, Meridol®: 1400 ppm AmF +SnF2, Karex®: HAP), using each for two consecutive days. As a control, brushing without toothpaste was performed. To evaluate bacterial colonization, subject wore splints with buccally placed bovine enamel platelets overnight. Two modes were tested. In a first pass (regimen A), the splints were inserted after toothbrushing to examine the indirect effects of the dentifrices. In order to investigate the direct effects, the specimens were brushed in situ in a second pass (regimen B). Biofilm formation was visualized and quantified using fluorescence microscopy (DAPI and BacLight) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results: For brushing regimen A (indirect effect of dentifrices), no statistical differences were detected between any of the tested dentifrices or the control. Likewise, no statistically significant differences were recorded for brushing regimen B (direct effect of dentifrices). Furthermore, no differences between the different brushing techniques were determined with regard to the ultrastructure of the overnight biofilm. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present pilot study, it can be concluded that in patients with good oral hygiene, dentifrices and their chemical composition have no statistically significant effect on the initial bacterial colonization of enamel platelets in situ, irrespectively of the mode of application. info:eu-repo/classification/ddc/610 ddc:610
507	Development of Iron-based Oxyfluoride Cathodes for High Energy Density All-Solid-State Fluoride-ion Batteries / 高エネルギー密度全固体フッ化物電池用鉄系酸フッ化物正極の開発 Wang, Yanchang 23 March 2023 (has links) 京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(人間・環境学) / 甲第24710号 / 人博第1083号 / 新制\|\|人\|\|253(附属図書館) / 2022\|\|人博\|\|1083(吉田南総合図書館) / 京都大学大学院人間・環境学研究科相関環境学専攻 / (主査)教授内本喜晴, 教授田部勢津久, 教授吉田鉄平, 教授雨澤浩史 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Human and Environmental Studies / Kyoto University / DFAM all-solid-state battery fluoride-ion battery cathode materials mixed-anion X-ray absorption spectroscopy synchrotron radiation 361
508	Shape and Vibration Control of Smart Laminated Plates Punhani, Amitesh 14 April 2008 (has links) No description available. Engineering Mechanical Engineering Piezoelectric PVDF Laminate Orthotropic Plate Vibration Control Feedback Closed Loop Simply Supported Bimorph Polyvinylidene Fluoride
509	Supramolecular and heterosupramolecar chemistry in controlled release and molecular recognition processes Agostini, Alessandro 03 June 2013 (has links) La presente tesis doctoral titulada ¿Supramolecular and heterosupramolecular chemistry in controlled release and molecular recognition processes¿ está centrada en los dos aspectos principales de la química supramolecular que han experimentado un gran auge en los últimos años: el reconocimiento molecular y los procesos de liberación controlada. En particular la primera parte de la tesis se focaliza en el diseño y síntesis de moléculas orgánicas que pueden ser empleados cómo sensores para especies aniónicas y neutras. El paradigma seleccionado para los procesos de reconocimiento molecular fue la aproximación del dosimetro químico. Esta aproximación presenta ventajas con respecto a los otros dos métodos de determinación de aniones (desplazamiento y unidad coordinanteunidad indicadora), cómo, por ejemplo, la posibilidad de determinar los analitos en disolución acuosa. Así se sintetizaron dos sensores selectivos, uno para el anión fluoruro (F-) y el otro para glutatión (GSH). El sensor selectivo para la determinación de F- está basado en un colorante azoico funcionalizado, en su ¿OH fenólico, cómo silileter. Esta molécula presenta una banda de absroción muy intensa centrada a 350 nm que, después de la adición de F- , sufre un efecto hipocrómico significativo y un desplazamiento batocromico ligero (de ca. 10 nm), mientras aparece una nueva banda a 470 nm, determinando un cambio de incoloro a amarillorojo. Para obtener un sensor selectivo para GSH se sintetizó una sonda químico basado en una sal de 2,6-difenilpirilio. Sucesivamente se preparó una disolución de este compuesto en agua/CTAB, que se caracterizaba por un intenso color azul. En este caso, la adición de GSH produce una disminución significativa de la banda del visible, acompañada por la consecuente decoloración. Además la adicón de GSH induce la aparición de Resumen vi una intensa banda de emisión centrada a 485 nm (después de la irradiación a 350 nm). La segunda parte de esta tesis doctoral se basa en el diseño y síntesis de nuevos sistemas híbridos orgánicos-inorgánicos para procesos de liberación controlada en ambiente celular. Estos materiales híbridos se componen en general, de dos unidades: una matriz inorgánica mesoporosa de base silícea, capaz de almacenar moléculas orgánicas (colorantes, farmacos...) y un compuesto orgánico anclado covalentemente a la superficie externa del soporte inorgánico mesoporoso, que actúa cómo puerta molecular. La aplicación de un estímulo externo puede modificar la conformación de la puerta molecular permitiendo o bien impidiendo la difusión de la carga almacenada en los mesoporos hacía el exterior (disolución o citoplasma). El primer sistema sintetizado y estudiado se compone de una matriz inorgánica mesoporosa (MCM-41), cargada con el colorante Ru(bipy)3 2+ y funcionalizada en la superficie con un oligoetilen glicol mediante un grupo ester. La adición de la enzima esterasa determinaba la hidrólisis del grupo ester y la consecuente reducción del tamaño de la puerta molecular, acompañada por la liberación del colorante previamente cargado. Otro sistema de liberación preparado consiste en el uso de la misma matriz MCM-41 nanoscópica y el mismo colorante Ru(bipy)3 2+, pero se funcionalizó la superficie con una puerta molecular fotolabil. La irradiación en el maximo de absorción de la puerta molecular inducía la fotodegradación de la misma y la consecuente liberación del colorante. Un tercer ejemplo de sistema de liberación consiste en una puerta molecular caracterizada por la presencia de dos grupos funcionales hidrolizables con enzimas diferentes: grupos urea y amida. vii El material final, caracterizado por la presencia del mismo esqueleto inorgánico, y cargado con Ru(bipy)3 2+, era capaz de liberar selectivamente cantidades distintas de colorante, dependiendo del enzima empleado. Así se podían conseguir dos tipos de perfiles de liberación: uno muy rápido y poco intenso y otro más lento pero mucho mas intenso. Finalmente se sintetizó un material híbrido siempre basado en la misma matriz de MCM- 41, cargado con rodamina-B y funcionalizado en la superficie con galactooligosacáridos. Con este material se podía conseguir una liberación controlada del colorante selectivamente en células senescentes, debido a que estas sobreexpresan el enzima ß-galactosidasa que es capaz de hidrolizar los galactooligosacáridos. / Agostini, A. (2013). Supramolecular and heterosupramolecar chemistry in controlled release and molecular recognition processes [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/29397 Supramolecular Chemistry Molecular Chemosensors Fluoride Glutathione Hybrid Nanomaterials Molecular Gates Enzymes Senescent Cells Phototriggerable QUIMICA INORGANICA QUIMICA ORGANICA
510	Electron Transfer and Other Reactions Using Atomic Metal Anions Butson, Jeffery M. 04 February 2014 (has links) The atomic metal anions Rb-, Cs-, Cu-, Ag- and Fe- have been generated in the gas phase and reacted with various neutral reactants in a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The metal anions were formed via electrospray ionization of the metal-oxalate solutions and form in gas phase between the capillary and the first quadrupole. Neutral gas phase reactants investigated include NO, NO2, SO2, C6F5OH, C6F5NH2, C6F6, E-octafluoro-butene and 1,2,3/1,2,4/1,3,5 trifluoro-benzene. When possible, CBS-4M methods were used to suggest the lowest energy products based on relative energy. Observed reactions of atomic metal anions with the aforementioned neutral species include electron transfer and dissociative electron transfer to the neutral gas phase reactants. In addition, hydrogen abstraction and fluorine abstraction forming a neutral metal hydride or fluoride as well as the formation of multiply substituted metal-oxide/fluoride anions was also observed. Metal-complex anions observed from the gas phase reactions include CuF-,CuF2-,CuO-,CuO2-, FeO-, FeO2-, FeO3-, FeF-, FeF2-, FeF3-, CsF- and CsF2-. Metal Anion Metal Anion Atomic Atomic Metal Anion Atomic Metals Atomic Metal Anions Anions Metals Mass Spectrometer Triple Quadrupole Rb Cs Fe Cu Ag Cs- Rb- Fe- Cu- Ag- pentafluoroaniline pentafluorophenol nitrogen dioxide sulfur dioxide nitrogen oxide nitrogen monoxide oxygen oxalic oxalic acid gas phase electrospray ionization electrospray ionization electro-spray ionization electro-spray hexafluorobenzene 1,2,3-trifluorobenzene 1,2,4-trifluorobenzene 1,3,5-trifluorobenzene fluorine E-octafluoro-butene octafluoro-butene octafluoro butene CBS-4M abstraction hydrogen abstraction fluorine abstraction hydride fluoride metal hydride metal fluoride caesium fluoride rubidium fluoride iron fluride copper fluoride rubidium caesium iron copper silver iron anion copper anion rubidium anion caesium anion silver anion cesium cesium anion atomic caesium anion atomic cesium anion atomic rubidium anion atomic iron anion atomic copper anion atomic silver anion 1,2,3 trifluorobenzene 1,2,4 trifluorobenzene 1,3,5 trifluorobenzene copper fluoride anion iron fluoride anion copper difluoride copper difluoride anion iron difluoride iron difluoride anion iron trifluoride iron trifluoride anion cesium fluoride cesium fluoride anion caesium difluoride anion caesium difluoride cesium difluoride cesium difluoride anion caesium fluoride anion nitrogen monoxide anion sulfur dioxide anion nitrogen dioxide anion copper oxide copper oxide anion copper dioxide copper dioxide anion iron oxide iron oxide anion iron dioxide iron dioxide anion iron trioxide iron trioxide anion electron transfer

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