Biologically inspired design is used as an approach for sustainable engineering. Taking a biologically inspired approach, one abstracts ideas and principles from nature, an inherently sustainable system, and uses them in engineering applications with the goal of producing environmentally superior designs. One such biological idea with potential environmental benefits for engineering is microscale and nanoscale surface roughness found on the Lotus plant and many other surfaces in nature. These surfaces repel water and aid in contaminant removal; this self-cleaning phenomenon is called the "Lotus Effect," in honor of the plant first observed to exhibit it. The structures responsible for the Lotus Effect inspired research and development of many technologies capable of creating hydrophobic, self-cleaning surfaces, and many potential self-cleaning surface applications exist beyond nature's intended application of cleaning. While statements have been made about the environmental benefits of using a self-cleaning surface, only limited scientific data exist. Artificial self-cleaning surfaces are successfully cleaned using fog or mist. This shows that such surfaces can be cleaned with less energy and water intensive methods than the more conventional methods used to clean regular surfaces, such as spray or solvent cleaning. This research investigates the potential environmental burden reductions associated with using these surfaces on products. A life cycle assessment is performed to determine the environmental burdens associated with manufacturing a self-cleaning surface, for three production methods: a chemical coating, a laser ablated steel template, and an anodized aluminum template. The environmental benefits and burdens are quantified and compared to those of more conventional cleaning methods. The results indicate that self-cleaning surfaces are not necessarily the environmentally superior choice.

The work presented in this dissertation was aimed at understanding biology's application of soft materials to enhance sensing abilities and initiate innovative bio-inspired material-based approaches for flow (fluidic and air) sensors and photo-thermal sensors. A key aim is to help strengthen this niche of functional materials science referred to, here, as bio-inspired materials in sensing roles. The work aspires to traverse the boundaries of the subject in order to provide a strong foundation for future scientific explorations of the subject. The studies presented here, include studies of flow sensing in fish and implementing a bio-mimetic approach to microfabricated flow sensors. The work also includes studies of material based signal filtering in spiders, as well as, bio-inspired photo-thermal transduction mechanisms. The capabilities of the methodology are demonstrated with successful engineering studies.

Orientador: Percival Bueno de Araujo / Resumo: Neste trabalho são apresentados quatro métodos de otimização bio-inspirados, Colônia de Abelhas Artificiais, Otimização por Enxame de Partículas, Algoritmo dos Vagalumes e um híbrido aqui denominado por Bee – PSO, que combina particularidades dos outros três. Estes métodos são utilizados no ajuste coordenado dos parâmetros dos controladores Proporcional-Integral e Suplementares de Amortecimento (Estabilizadores de Sistemas de Potência e o conjunto Unified Power Flow Controller – Power Oscillation Damping). O objetivo é inserir amortecimento adicional aos modos oscilatórios de baixa frequência e, consequentemente, garantir a estabilidade do sistema elétrico frente a pequenas perturbações. São considerados três cenários que englobam duas configurações de instalação dos controladores suplementares e duas condições de carregamento, uma fixa e outra variável. Uma formulação por injeções de corrente do dispositivo Unified Power Flow Controller é sugerida e incorporada ao Modelo de Sensibilidade de Corrente, utilizado para representar o sistema elétrico de potência. Análises estática e dinâmica foram realizadas nos sistemas teste Simétrico de Duas Áreas e New England para validar o modelo de injeções de corrente proposto para o Unified Power Flow Controller e determinar qual dos algoritmos apresentados é o mais eficiente no ajuste coordenado dos parâmetros dos controladores. Dos resultados obtidos foi possível concluir que a versão híbrida proposta neste trabalho possui desempenho s... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: In this work four bio-inspired optimization methods, Artificial Bee Colony, Particle Swarm Optimization, Firefly Algorithm, and a hybrid called Bee – PSO, which combines the characteristics of the other three are presented. These methods are used in the coordinated adjustment of the parameters of Proportional-Integral and Supplementary Damping Controllers (Power System Stabilizers and the Unified Power Flow Controller - Power Oscillation Damping). The goal is to insert additional damping into the low-frequency oscillatory modes and thus ensure the stability of the electrical system against minor disturbances. Three scenarios are considered that include two installation configurations of the supplementary controllers and two charging conditions, one fixed and one variable. A current injection formulation of the Unified Power Flow Controller is suggested and incorporated into the Current Sensitivity Model used to represent the electric power system. Static and dynamic analyzes were performed in the Two-Zone Symmetric and New England test systems to validate the proposed current injection model for the Unified Power Flow Controller and to determine which of the presented algorithms is the most efficient in the coordinated adjustment of the parameters of the controllers. From the results obtained it was possible to conclude that the hybrid version proposed in this work has superior performance in most scenarios analyzed, providing solutions with sufficient damping, even when smal... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

L’objectif de ma thèse était d’améliorer les connaissances sur le rôle des liaisons métal-thiolates au sein des métalloenzymes en utilisant une approche bio-inspirée par l’étude des propriétés structurales, électroniques et/ou magnétiques de modèles chimiques ainsi que de leur réactivité.Dans ce contexte, nous avons synthétisé deux complexes de NiFe, modèle structuraux et fonctionnels de l’hydrogénase [NiFe], capables de produire H2 efficacement de manière électrocatalytique de H2. Des espèces intermédiaires ont été synthétisées et caractérisées par différentes techniques spectroscopiques. L’inhibition réversible de l’activité catalytique de ces catalyseurs en présence de CO a été étudiée et discutée.Nous décrivons également un nouvel exemple de complexe de Mn-thiolate, dont l’un des thiolates coordonné à un Mn est protoné. Ce complexe est capable d’activer l’oxygène moléculaire (O2) et de le réduire de manière catalytique par un processus à deux électrons en présence d’une source de protons et d’un agent de réduction. L’activation et la réduction de l’oxygène ont été étudiées en conditions stœchiométriques et catalytiques. Des complexes de Mn à hauts degrés d’oxydation résultant de l’activation d’O2 ont été isolés et caractérisés. Leur réactivité vis-à-vis de l’hydrogène (HAT) et de l’oxygène (OAT) a été évaluée.Une série de complexes métal-halogénure pentacoordinés, MIIIX (M = Mn ou Co ; X = Cl, Br, I) a été étudiée pour comprendre le rôle du métal dans la conversion disulfure/thiolate. Il a été montré que cette conversion est réversible pour les deux ions métalliques mais que le processus est plus rapide et quantitatif dans le cas du système à base de Co par rapport à celui du Mn. Ce travail nous a permis de comprendre comment les propriétés redox et électroniques du métal peuvent intervenir sur l’efficacité de cette interconversion.Enfin les propriétés magnétiques de la série des complexes de CoIII contenant un halogénure ont été étudiées. Ces complexes présentent un spin S = 1 intermédiaire et leur anisotropie magnétique est sensible à la nature de l’halogénure de manière inattendue : la plus grande valeur de D a été mesurée pour le complexe chloré et la plus petite pour le composé iodé. Ce comportement a été rationalisé au travers d’une étude théorique. / The aim of my thesis was to improve the knowledge on the role of metal-thiolate bonds in metalloenzymes using a bio-inspired approach by investigating the structural, electronic and/or magnetic properties of chemical models as well as their reactivity.In this context, we report the synthesis and analysis of two heterodinuclear NiFe complexes, structural and functional models of the active site of [NiFe] hydrogenase, which produce H2 electrocatalytically at high rates. Intermediate species have been generated and characterized by different spectroscopic techniques. The reversible inhibition of the catalytic activity by CO has been also investigated and discussed.We also describe the synthesis and characterization of a new manganese-thiolate complex, bearing a pendant thiol group bound (in its -SH form) to one MnII ion. This complex is capable of activating dioxygen, and is an active catalyst for selective 2-electron O2 reduction in the presence of a one-electron reducing agent and a proton source. The O2 activation and reduction pathways have been studied under both stoichiometric and catalytic conditions. Several high valent Mn complexes resulting from O2 activation have been isolated and characterized and their reactivity toward hydrogen or oxygen atom transfer (HAT or OAT, respectively) has been evaluated.A series of pentacoordinated metal-halide complexes MIIIX (M = Co and Mn ; X = Cl, Br, I) has been investigated with the aim of understanding the role of the metal ion in disulphide/thiolate interconversion. While such conversion is reversible in the presence of both Co and Mn, the process becomes much faster and quantitative for the Co–based system with respect to the Mn one. Besides, this work has allowed improving the understanding of how the electronic and redox properties of the metal centers should be fine-tuned to permit a disulphide/thiolate (inter)conversion, mediated by metal ions, to occur efficiently.Finally, the magnetic properties of the series of mononuclear CoIIIX complexes have been investigated. They display a rare intermediate S = 1 spin state and their magnetic anisotropy is sensitive to the nature of the halide in an unexpected way: the largest D-value has been measured for the chloride compound and the smallest for the iodide one. This behavior has been rationalized through a theoretical study.

abstract: Climate change is not a thing of the future. Indigenous people are being affected by climate changes now. Native American Earth scientists could help Native communities deal with both climate change and environmental pollution issues, but are noticeably lacking in Earth Science degree programs. The Earth Sciences produce the lowest percentage of minority scientists when compared with other science and engineering fields. Twenty semi-structured interviews were gathered from American Indian/ Alaska Native Earth Scientists and program directors who work directly with Native students to broaden participation in the field. Data was analyzed using qualitative methods and constant comparison analysis. Barriers Native students faced in this field are discussed, as well as supports which go the furthest in assisting achievement of higher education goals. Program directors give insight into building pathways and programs to encourage Native student participation and success in Earth Science degree programs. Factors which impede obtaining a college degree include financial barriers, pressures from familial obligations, and health issues. Factors which impede the decision to study Earth Science include unfamiliarity with geoscience as a field of study and career choice, the uninviting nature of Earth Science as a profession, and curriculum that is irrelevant to the practical needs of Native communities or courses which are inaccessible geographically. Factors which impede progress that are embedded in Earth Science programs include educational preparation, academic information and counseling and the prevalence of a Western scientific perspective to the exclusion of all other perspectives. Intradepartmental relationships also pose barriers to the success of some students, particularly those who are non-traditional students (53%) or women (80%). Factors which support degree completion include financial assistance, mentors and mentoring, and research experiences. Earth scientists can begin broaden participation by engaging in community-inspired research, which stems from the needs of a community and is developed in collaboration with it. Designed to be useful in meeting the needs of the community, it should include using members of the community to help gather and analyze data. These community members could be students or potential students who might be persuaded to pursue an Earth Science degree. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction 2011

Though antibodies as therapeutics are limited to extracellular targets, their repertoire of molecular interactions has particular relevance to the many intracellular cellular proteins for which small molecule screening has reached impasse. For such proteins there is little recourse to theory, since molecular recognition is, in practical terms, still not well understood. Here I apply antibody discovery to the lysine demthylases KDM4D and PHF8, two proteins difficult to inhibit selectively due to the similarity of their binding pockets to those of the larger family. With a selective, picomolar affinity antibody, dependent on residues distal to the KDM4D active site, I present what is likely the first example of allosteric inhibition of a KDM4 lysine demethylase, demonstrating that there is opportunity outside active sites oversubscribed with pan inhibitors. Antibody discovery for PHF8, however, was plagued by a familiar problem: antibodies that bound when their antigen was immobilised directly to a surface, but barely bound at all when it was free in solution. The common explanation is that the partial denaturation that accompanies immobilisation reveals epitopes unavailable in solution, but examining the problem in detail for the Plant Homeodomain of PHF8 revealed a connection to its rarely sampled conformations. The prominence these antibodies in the immune responses to PHF8, and to some extent KDM4D, motivates two hypotheses on their origin: either the states are very immunogenic or there is a connection between states of irreversible damage and those sampled reversibly, but rarely, by a protein in solution.

Everyday an enormous amount of information is stored, processed and transmitted digitally around the world. Neurally-inspired compression models have been rapidly developed and researched as a solution to image processing tasks and channel error correction control. This dissertation presents a deep neural network (DNN) for gray high-resolution image compression and a fault-tolerant transmission system with channel error-correction capabilities. A feed-forward DNN implemented with the Levenberg-Marguardt learning algorithm is proposed and implemented for image compression. I demonstrate experimentally that the DNN not only provides better quality reconstructed images but also requires less computational capacity as compared to DCT Zonal coding, DCT Threshold coding, Set Partitioning in Hierarchical Trees (SPIHT) and Gaussian Pyramid. An artificial neural network (ANN) with improved channel error-correction rate is also proposed. The experimental results indicate that the implemented artificial neural network provides a superior error-correction ability by transmitting binary images over the noisy channel using Hamming and Repeat-Accumulate coding. Meanwhile, the network’s storage requirement is 64 times less than the Hamming coding and 62 times less than the Repeat-Accumulate coding. Thumbnail images contain higher frequencies and much less redundancy, which makes them more difficult to compress compared to high-resolution images. Bottleneck autoencoders have been actively researched as a solution to image compression tasks. However, I observed that thumbnail images compressed at a 2:1 ratio through bottleneck autoencoders often exhibit subjectively low visual quality. In this dissertation, I compared bottleneck autoencoders with two sparse coding approaches. Either 50\% of the pixels are randomly removed or every other pixel is removed, each achieving a 2:1 compression ratio. In the subsequent decompression step, a sparse inference algorithm is used to in-paint the missing the pixel values. Compared to bottleneck autoencoders, I observed that sparse coding with a random dropout mask yields decompressed images that are superior based on subjective human perception yet inferior according to pixel-wise metrics of reconstruction quality, such as PSNR and SSIM. With a regular checkerboard mask, decompressed images were superior as assessed by both subjective and pixel-wise measures. I hypothesized that alternative feature-based measures of reconstruction quality would better support my subjective observations. To test this hypothesis, I fed thumbnail images processed using either bottleneck autoencoder or sparse coding using either checkerboard or random masks into a Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) classifier. Consistent, with my subjective observations, I discovered that sparse coding with checkerboard and random masks support on average 2.7\% and 1.6\% higher classification accuracy and 18.06\% and 3.74\% lower feature perceptual loss compared to bottleneck autoencoders, implying that sparse coding preserves more feature-based information. The optic nerve transmits visual information to the brain as trains of discrete events, a low-power, low-bandwidth communication channel also exploited by silicon retina cameras. Extracting high-fidelity visual input from retinal event trains is thus a key challenge for both computational neuroscience and neuromorphic engineering. % Here, we investigate whether sparse coding can enable the reconstruction of high-fidelity images and video from retinal event trains. Our approach is analogous to compressive sensing, in which only a random subset of pixels are transmitted and the missing information is estimated via inference. We employed a variant of the Locally Competitive Algorithm to infer sparse representations from retinal event trains, using a dictionary of convolutional features optimized via stochastic gradient descent and trained in an unsupervised manner using a local Hebbian learning rule with momentum. Static images, drawn from the CIFAR10 dataset, were passed to the input layer of an anatomically realistic retinal model and encoded as arrays of output spike trains arising from separate layers of integrate-and-fire neurons representing ON and OFF retinal ganglion cells. The spikes from each model ganglion cell were summed over a 32 msec time window, yielding a noisy rate-coded image. Analogous to how the primary visual cortex is postulated to infer features from noisy spike trains in the optic nerve, we inferred a higher-fidelity sparse reconstruction from the noisy rate-coded image using a convolutional dictionary trained on the original CIFAR10 database. Using a similar approach, we analyzed the asynchronous event trains from a silicon retina camera produced by self-motion through a laboratory environment. By training a dictionary of convolutional spatiotemporal features for simultaneously reconstructing differences of video frames (recorded at 22HZ and 5.56Hz) as well as discrete events generated by the silicon retina (binned at 484Hz and 278Hz), we were able to estimate high frame rate video from a low-power, low-bandwidth silicon retina camera.

Orientador: Prof. Dr. Wagner Tanaka Botelho / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal do ABC, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Computação, 2016. / A robotica movel tem se desenvolvido fortemente nas ultimas decadas. Os estudos de robôs com pernas, em especial, ganham destaque pela capacidade de transpor obstaculos com maior efetividade em relação aos demais meios de locomoção. Aliado a este estudo, encontra-se a robotica bioinspirada, que faz uso de elementos funcionais da natureza como inspiração para a robótica. A construção do prototipo do TB-Horse II, objetivo principal deste trabalho, é um robô quadrupede bioinspirado no cavalo. Este robô possui diversas aplicações, como por exemplo, no resgate de feridos, no transporte de cargas frágeis, entre outras. Entretanto, antes do seu desenvolvimento, foi realizado o estudo, análise e simulação do projeto em CAD-3D proposto na primeira vers~ao do robô, conhecida como TB-Horse I. Após a análise, juntamente com o estudo da biodinâmica do cavalo, foi poss'vel propor um novo projeto mecânico estrutural, simulado no Virtual Robot Experimentation Platform (V-REP) e desenvolvido no Autodesk Inventor, conhecido como TB-Horse II. A estabilidade do TB-Horse II foi analisada e validada no V-REP. O tamanho das pernas foi investigado e dois métodos matematicos foram propostos com base nos dados reais da locomoção do cavalo. O cavalo possui diversos tipos de andamentos, sendo a marcha a locomoção o utilizada neste trabalho. Neste estudo, pode-se concluir que o TB-Horse II teve maior estabilidade quando as pernas da frente são maiores que as traseiras. Além disso, o projeto eletrînico foi simulado no Proteus. Finalmente, o protótipo do TB-Horse II foi construído e validado no mundo real, em um terreno plano e sem obstáculos, juntamente com os circuitos eletrônicos. Vale ressaltar que uma estrutura de apoio foi construção para auxiliar na validação do TB-Horse II durante os experimentos. Este robô tem como pontos fortes uma estrutura mais parecida com o cavalo real e aliado a bioinspirac~ao o movimento, possibilita um controle maior da sua estabilidade. / The mobile robotics has been strongly developed in recent decades. The robots with legs are highlighted by the ability to overpass obstacles more eectively compared with other types of locomotion. The bio-inspired robotics use functional elements of natures for inspiration. The development of the TB-Horse II prototype is the main target of this work. It is a bio-inspired quadruped robot with biological features of horse locomotion. The robot can be used to rescue injured people, to carry fragile loads, among others applications. However, before its construction, it was necessary to analyze and simulate the CAD-3D structural mechanical design already developed in the rst version of the robot, called TB-Horse I. After that, and also with the study of horse biodynamic, it was possible to propose the TB-Horse II. The mechanical design of this robot has similarity with real horse, and also the stability is controlled because of its bio-inspiration. This robot was simulated in the Virtual Robot Experimentation Platform (V-REP), the mechanical structure was designed in the Autodesk Inventor and the electronic project was proposed and simulated using the Proteus software, before its implementation. The stability analysis of the robot was validated in V-REP. The leg length was investigated and two methods were proposed based on the real data of the horse's locomotion. It is important to point out that horse has dierent types of locomotion. However, the gait is used in the simulation and real experiment. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to conclude that the TB-Horse II had more stability when the front legs are longer than the rear legs. Finally, the robot prototype was developed and the experimental validation was realized on a at ground without obstacles. In order to avoid the robot to fall over unsafe and prevent it from being damaged in the experiments, a support structure was developed.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:31:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-06-20Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:01:30Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 borges_pa_dr_jabo.pdf: 952097 bytes, checksum: aab1810a18fae5312ab353c161bdca0c (MD5) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Avaliaram-se os efeitos do fornecimento de diferentes frações inspiradas de oxigênio (FiO2) em coelhos hipovolêmicos anestesiados com infusão contínua de propofol e mantidos em ventilação controlada sobre os parâmetros respiratórios, hemogasométricos e hemodinâmicos. Foram utilizados 50 coelhos (Nova Zelândia), pesando 3,5±0,8kg, distribuídos em 5 grupos: G100 (FiO2=1), G80 (FiO2=0,8), G60 (FiO2=0,6), G40 (FiO2=0,4) e G21 (FiO2=0,21), os quais receberam xilazina (1mg/Kg) e cetamina (15mg/Kg) pela via intramuscular. Transcorridos 20 minutos, foi administrado propofol (8mg/kg bolus e 0,5mg/kg/min) e rocurônio (0,6mg/kg bolus e 0,6mg/kg/h). Iniciou-se então, a ventilação mecânica no modo pressão controlada. Após 40 minutos, os animais foram submetidos à hipovolemia aguda, retirando-se sangue arterial (12mL/kg). Os parâmetros foram mensurados 40 minutos após a indução anestésica (M0), dez minutos após a indução da hipovolemia (M1), seguindo-se de novas mensurações a cada dez minutos (M2 a M5). As variáveis foram submetidas à análise de variância seguida pelo teste de Tukey (p<0,05). Os valores de PaO2, PvO2, SaO2, SvO2, PAO2, AaDO2 diminuíram quanto mais baixas foram as FiO2. Após a indução da hipovolemia, as variáveis DC, PAS, PAD, PAM, PVC, PPC, PaO2, PvO2, SaO2, SvO2 e AaDO2 diminuíram significativamente. Nenhuma alteração foi notada nos parâmetros FC, PaCO2, PvCO2, pHa, pHv, DBa, DBv, HCO3 -a, HCO3 -v, Na+a, Na+v, K+a, K+v, Hta, Htv, Hba, Hbv, Vt e Vm. Conclui-se que as diferentes frações inspiradas de oxigênio não alteram as variáveis hemodinâmicas e que o fornecimento de O2 a 21% deve ser evitado, pois proporciona hipoxemia durante a hipovolemia aguda. Além disso, verificou-se que o oxigênio, quando administrado puro, aumenta o gradiente de tensão do gás entre os alvéolos e o sangue arterial... / The effects of several inspired oxygen fractions (FiO2) on the blood gases, respiratory and hemodynamic parameters in mechanical ventilation hypovolemic rabbits anesthetized with continuous infusion of propofol were evaluated. A total of 50 rabbits (New Zealand), weighing 3.5 ± 0.8 kg, were divided into five groups: G100 (FiO2 = 1), G80 (FiO2 = 0.8), G60 (FiO2 = 0.6), G40 ( FiO2 = 0.4) and G21 (FiO2 = 0.21), which received xylazine (1mg/kg) and ketamine (15mg/kg) intramuscularly. Exactly after 20 minutes, was administered propofol (8mg/kg bolus and 0,5mg/kg/min) and rocuronium (0,6mg/kg bolus and 0,6mg/kg/h. Then began mechanical ventilation in controlled pressure mode. After 30 minutes, the animals underwent acute hypovolemia, withdrawing arterial blood (12mL/kg). The parameters were measured 30 minutes after anesthetic induction (T0) and every ten minutes after exsanguination (M1-M7). The variables were subjected to analysis of variance followed by Tukey test (p <0.05). The values of PaO2, PvO2, SaO2, SvO2, PAO2 and AaDO2 decreased as were the lower FiO2. After the induction of hypovolemia, the variables DC, SBP, DBP, MAP, CVP, CPP, PaO2, PvO2, SaO2, SvO2 and AaDO2 decreased significantly. No change was noted in the parameters HR, PaCO2, PvCO2, pHa, pHv, DBa, DBv, the HCO3 -, HCO3 -v, the Na+a, Na+ v, K+a, K+v, Hta, Htv, Hba, Hbv, Vt and Vm. We conclude that several inspired oxygen fractions does not impair hemodynamic parameters and 21% oxygen not be used because promote hypoxemia during acute hypovolemia. It was found that pure oxygen promote high values of AaDO2. Additionally, FiO2 of 0.8 has better stability of ventilatory parameters and adequate gas exchange

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:23:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2008-02-27Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:09:51Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 borges_pa_me_jabo.pdf: 511223 bytes, checksum: 0bc1cbed81a96c7f7bd4106271032631 (MD5) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Avaliaram-se os efeitos do fornecimento de diferentes frações inspiradas de oxigênio em cães anestesiados com infusão contínua de propofol e rocurônio mantidos em ventilação mecânica controlada a pressão sobre os parâmetros respiratórios, hemogasométricos e hemodinâmicos. Foram utilizados 8 cães adultos, os quais foram submetidos a cinco anestesias com propofol (8,8 ± 3,3 mg/kg, seguido de infusão contínua de 0,7 mg/kg/min) e rocurônio (0,6 mg/kg bolus e infusão contínua 0,6 mg/kg/h), sendo que, cada procedimento anestésico foi diferenciado do outro pela FiO2 fornecida ao paciente, permitindo assim, a formação dos grupos: G100 (FiO2=1), G80 (FiO2=0,8), G60 (FiO2=0,6), G40 (FiO2=0,4) e G20 (FiO2=0,21). Os animais foram submetidos à ventilação mecânica no modo pressão controlada. Trinta minutos após a indução anestésica (M0) e a cada 15 minutos, durante um período de 60 minutos (M15, M30, M45 e M60) mensuraram-se os parâmetros. Os dados de cada grupo foram submetidos à Análise de Perfil (p<0,05). Os valores de PaO2, PvO2, SaO2 e SvO2 diminuíram quanto mais baixas foram as FiO2. Houve maiores médias na Rawi e WOB em G60, e de shunt e AaDO2 em G100, G80 e G60. Os cães mantiveram-se hemodinamicamente estáveis em todos os grupos. Concluiu-se que as diferentes FiO2 não alteram as variáveis hemodinâmicas e que o fornecimento de oxigênio a 60%, 80% e 100% deve ser evitado, pois proporciona altos valores de AaDO2 e shunt intrapulmonar. Além disso, verificou-se que FiO2 de 0,4 e 0,21 mantém melhor estabilidade dos parâmetros ventilatórios. / The effects of several inspired oxygen fractions (FiO2) on the blood gases, respiratory and hemodynamic parameters in mechanical ventilation dogs anesthetized with continuous infusion of propofol and rocuronium were evaluated. Eight adult dogs were used. Each animal underwent five anesthesia with propofol (8,8 ± 3,3 mg/kg, followed by continuous infusion of 0,7 mg/kg/min) and rocuronium (0,6 mg/kg, followed by continuous infusion of 0,6 mg/kg/h). In each procedure the patient was allowed to breath a different FiO2, thereby resulting in five groups, namely: G100 (group FiO2 = 1), G80 (groupFiO2 = 0.8), G60 (group FiO2 =0.6), G40 (group FiO2 = 0.4), and G20 (group FiO2 = 0.21). The animals were submitted to pressure-controlled ventilation. The initial measurement (M0) was recorded thirty minutes after the infusion of propofol and rocuronium begun. Additional recordings were performed at 15 minute intervals for 60 minutes (M15, M30, M45 and M60). Numeric data was submitted to Profile Analysis (p<0.05). We recorded significantly lower values of PaO2, PvO2, SaO2 and SvO2 varied according to the higher changes in oxygen. Regarding Rawi and WOB the mean of G60 was greater than other groups. Qs/Qt and AaDO2 of G100, G80 e G60 was higher than other groups. We conclude that FiO2 does not impair hemodynamic parameters and 100%, 80% e 60% oxygen not be used because promote high values of AaDO2 and shunt intrapulmonary. FiO2=0,4 e FiO2=0,21 maintain stability of ventilatory parameters.