Les limites des nanovecteurs commerciaux ou actuellement en développement ont motivé l’élaboration de nouvelles nanoparticules mésoporeuses de silice (MSNP), hybrides et multiphasées, pour le contrôle de la délivrance d’actifs à application théranostique. Ainsi, de nouvelles MSNP ont été conçues pour la pénétration intracellulaire (diamètre entre 30 et 60 nm, taille des pores de 2,8 nm). Afin de les rendre hémocompatibles et de contrôler la cinétique de délivrance de principes actifs encapsulés, ces MSNP ont été enrobées d’une bicouche lipidique (MSNP+@SLB-). La composition lipidique s’inspire des membranes asymétriques des globules rouges ciblés par la présente étude.La technologie MSNP+@SLB- ayant montré des limites avec une cinétique de libération trop élevée de la calcéine et trop lente de la rhodamine B, deux améliorations majeures ont été apportées :1- Le recouvrement des SLB par un nanogel d’alginate, permettant un excellent contrôle de la libération d’actifs.2- L’insertion de nanoparticules magnétiques dans le coeur des MSNP, déclenchant la libération de l’actif par hyperthermie.Ces nouvelles architectures de nanovecteurs permettent de moduler les cinétiques de délivrance d’actifs, renforçant et élargissant ainsi le champ d’applications des vecteurs silicés dans les domaines biomédical ( Voie orale et intraveineuse) et dermato-cosmétique (Voie topique). / The limitations of commercial nanovectors or currently under development have motivated the development of new hybrid and core shell mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNP) for the control of molecular delivery.Therefore, new MSNP were designed for intracellular penetration (diameter between 30 and 60 nm, pore size of 2.8 nm). In order to make them hemocompatible and to control the kinetics of delivery of encapsulated active ingredients, these MSNP were coated with a lipid bilayer (MSNP+@SLB-). The lipid composition is inspired by the asymmetric membranes of the red blood cells.Since the MSNP+@SLB- technology has shown some limitations associated to the release of payloads which can be too fast (in the case of calcein) or to slow (case of rhodamine B), two major improvements have been made:1- The coating of SLB by an alginate nanogel, allowing an excellent control of the release of active molecules.2- Insertion of magnetic nanoparticles in the MSNP core, triggering the release of the active ingredient by hyperthermia.These new nanovector architectures enable the fine tuning of active ingredient delivery kinetics, reinforcing and expanding the applications of silicated vectors in the fields of biomedicine (oral and intravenous) and dermato-cosmetics (topical).

The results of this study show that novel mesoporous carbons were obtained as inverse replica of SBA-15, HMS and MCM-41 silica templates, with a large pore diameter (2-4 nm), a BET surface area of 1867, 874 and 910 m2g –1 respectively for CA_SBA-15_LPG_105, CA_HMS_LPG_80 and CA_MCM- 41_LPG_80 with bimodal pore size distribution (PSD) in the mesopores range. The results obtained show that mesoporous carbon with graphitic structures can be synthesized via the LPG route.

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The results of this study show that novel mesoporous carbons were obtained as inverse replica of SBA-15, HMS and MCM-41 silica templates, with a large pore diameter (2-4 nm), a BET surface area of 1867, 874 and 910 m2g –1 respectively for CA_SBA-15_LPG_105, CA_HMS_LPG_80 and CA_MCM- 41_LPG_80 with bimodal pore size distribution (PSD) in the mesopores range. The results obtained show that mesoporous carbon with graphitic structures can be synthesized via the LPG route.

Le but de ce travail de thèse a été de synthétiser de nouveaux nano-objets pour le diagnostic et le traitement du cancer. Ainsi, nous avons développé des nanoparticules hybrides constituées d'un noyau inorganique recouvert d'une couche organique de sérum albumine humaine (HSA). Le noyau inorganique est un composite constitué d'un cœur d'oxyde de fer (IO) et d'une coquille de silice mésoporeuse (MS). L’IO permet, grâce à ses propriétés magnétiques, le diagnostic par imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) et la thérapie par hyperthermie magnétique (HM), tandis que les porosités de la MS permettent l’encapsulation de médicaments pour la chimiothérapie. La taille des pores de la coquille MS a été modulée afin d’augmenter le taux d’encapsulation en médicament et la taille du cœur d’IO a été ajustée pour améliorer les propriétés d’HM et d'IRM. L'utilisation d’un revêtement final d’HSA en tant que gatekeeper pour la délivrance de médicaments contrôlée par action enzymatique a également été étudiée. En parallèle, des nanocapsules d’HSA chargées en médicament ont été synthétisées. Enfin, les activités biologiques de ces nanoparticules ont été testées sur différentes lignées cellulaires cancéreuses. / The aim of this PhD work was to synthesize and test new nano-objects for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. For this purpose, we developed hybrid nanoparticles made of an inorganic core surrounded by a human serum albumin (HSA) organic coating. The inorganic core is a composite by itself as it is made of an iron oxide core (IO) surrounded by a mesoporous silica (MS) shell. The IO core ensures, through its magnetic properties, diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and therapy by magnetic hyperthermia, whereas the MS shell allows the loading of anticancer drugs for chemotherapy within its porosities. The pore sizes of the silica shell were modulated to enhance the drug loading content and the IO core size was also tuned to improve magnetic hyperthermia as well as T2 MRI imaging properties of the final core-shell system. The use of a thick shell of HSA as gatekeeper for controlled drug delivery triggered by its degradation with proteases was also studied. In parallel the synthesis of drug loaded HSA nanocapsules using MS as sacrificial template was performed. Finally, the biological activities of these nanoparticles were tested on various cancer cell lines.

O verniz acrílico Paraloid B72TM é um termoplástico que atua como um bom adesivo formando filmes claros. Tem sido usado em conservação e restauração de bens culturais desde os anos 50. Por apresentar Tg próximo a 40°C, no Brasil, algumas substâncias podem ficar adsorvidas à superfície de camadas pictóricas envernizadas. Nesse caso, a limpeza tradicional (palito com algodão e solventes) pode acarretar danos (penetração do solvente, abrasão, etc.) à obra de arte. A limpeza por métodos aquosos (géis e emulsões) pode deixar resíduos que interagem com os materiais originais. Por outro lado, a utilização de nano-géis magnéticos é bastante restrita e de difícil acesso. Esse trabalho tem por objetivo o desenvolvimento de filmes adsorventes de celulose/SBA-15 para retirada do verniz Paraloid B72TM, onde se fizer necessário. Esses filmes foram empregados sobre miméticos (pinturas originais de diferentes técnicas e obras confeccionadas para estudo envernizadas com Paraloid B72TM) para verificação de sua eficácia. As matérias primas, os miméticos e os filmes adsorventes, antes e após a aplicação, foram caracterizadas por técnicas físico-química e analíticas [análise térmica (TG/DTG e DTA); espectroscopia no infravermelho (FTIR); microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV); microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET); espectroscopia de fluorescência de raios X (XRF), microscopia digital de superfície e estereoscopia]. A microscopia digital de superfície e a estereoscopia foram usadas para inspeção do micro morfologia da superfície e possibilitaram identificar a presença de partículas adsorvidas na superfície das obras. A MEV, a MET permitiram observar a micromorfologia das superfícies e a FTIR caracterizar as matérias primas e os filmes adsorventes. O comportamento térmico das matérias primas e dos filmes adsorventes, antes e após a aplicação, foi avaliado por TG/DTG e DTA. A avaliação dos miméticos e dos filmes de adsorção, antes e depois da aplicação, por XRF evidenciou que não houve danos aos miméticos. O filme de celulose/SBA-15 como adsorvedor da resina acrílica na limpeza de superfícies policromadas em obras de arte, por meio de um solvente, se mostrou eficaz. Esse método é alternativo e não pretende substituir qualquer outro já existente. Visto que, em restauração de obras de arte cada caso é especifico e nada substitui o conhecimento, discernimento e destreza do restaurador. / The acrylic varnish Paraloid B72TM is a thermoplastic, which acts as an adhesive forming clear films. It has been used in conservation and restoration of cultural property since the 50ths. By presenting Tg near 40°C, some substances can become adsorbed on the surface of varnished paintng layers, for example in Brazil. In this case, the traditional cleaning (stick with cotton and solvents) can cause damage (penetration of the solvent, abrasion,...) to the artwork. The cleaning of aqueous methods (gels and emulsions) can leave residues that interact with the original materials. Already, the use of magnetic nano-gels is restricted and difficult to access. This paper aims at developing cellulose/SBA-15 adsorbent films for withdrawal of Paraloid B72TM varnish, where it becomes necessary. These films were employed on mimetic (original paintings of different techniques and works made for study varnished with Paraloid B72TM) to verify its effectiveness. The raw materials, adsorbents and mimetic films before and after application were characterized by physico-chemical and analytical techniques [thermal analysis (TG/DTG and DTA); infrared spectroscopy (FTIR); scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmited electron microscopy (TEM); fluorescent X-ray spectroscopy (XRF), digital microscopy and surface stereoscopic]. The digital microscopy and surface stereoscopy were used to inspect the surface micro morphology and it was possible to identify the presence of particles adsorbed on the surface of the artwork. The SEM, the TEM showed the micro morphology of the surfaces and FTIR characterized the raw materials and adsorbents films. The thermal behavior of materials and adsorbents films before and after application was evaluated by TG/DTG and DTA. Assessment of adsorption and mimetics films before and after application by XRF showed that there was no damage to the mimetic. The cellulose/SBA-15 film as adsorbent in the acrylic resin in polychrome surface cleaning artwork by means of a solvent, is effective. This method is alternative and not intended to replace any existing one. Since, in restoration of works of art each case is specific and nothing replaces the knowledge, insight and conservator dexterity.

Ce travail de thèse a pour but l’étude de l’influence du nanoconfinement sur le comportement du radical phénoxyle. Une nouvelle méthodologie de génération des radicaux phénoxyle à l’état solide a été mise au point. Elle fait intervenir la fragmentation de motifs diazène et ne nécessite ni solvant ni co-réactif. Une étude de spin-trapping a permis de valider cette approche. Ainsi a été synthétisée une grande variété de matériaux hybrides organique-inorganiques, de type silice mésoporeuse (SBA 15, MCM-41) et de type polysilsesquioxane lamellaire ou poreux, fonctionnalisés par différents précurseurs de radicaux phénoxyle. Les propriétés spectroscopiques du radical phénoxyle confiné dans ces matériaux ont été étudiées par RPE en onde continue ou pulsée. Ces matériaux permettent d’augmenter de manière remarquable la durée de vie des radicaux phénoxyle. Dans ces conditions, ces derniers peuvent être qualifiés de persistants et dans certains cas de stables. L’influence du confinement a également pu être mis en évidence sur les propriétés de relaxation du radical. Enfin, une application de ces matériaux en tant que photo-initiateurs de polymérisation radicalaire a été développée. / Abstract : The aim of this study is to explore the influence of nanoconfinement on the phenoxyl radical behavior. A new methodology allowing the traceless solid state generation of phenoxyl radical was developed. It relies on the fragmentation of a diazene moieties and no solvent nor co-reagent are needed. A spin-trapping study was used to validate this approach. A wide variety of organic-inorganic hybrid materials, like mesoporous silica (SBA-15, MCM-41) and lamellar or porous polysilsesquioxane, functionalized with various phenoxyl radical precursors was synthesized. The spectroscopic properties of the phenoxyl radical contained in these materials were studied by EPR. These materials enable an amazing increase of the phenoxyl radical lifetime, they transform transient phenoxyl radical into persistent and even stable ones. The influence of the confinement has also been observed on the radical relaxation properties. Finally, an application of these materials as polymerization photo-initiator was successfully developed.

L’objectif de cette thèse est la synthèse de composés de manganèse et de matériaux hybrides qui soient intéressants du point de vue bioinorganique et magnétique. Pour accomplir ce but, nous avons découpé la stratégie en trois étapes constituant les différents chapitres de ce manuscrit :(a) Synthèse et caractérisation des composés moléculaires de manganèse et l’étude de leurs propriétés magnétiques.Nous avons réussi à obtenir la structure cristalline des vingt-trois nouveaux composés de Mn de différentes nucléarités, d’état d’oxydation II, III ou IV. Nous avons étudié les propriétés magnétiques de ces composés et nous avons établi des corrélations magnéto-structurales. Les composés de MnII ont été aussi étudiés par spectroscopie RPE.(b) Synthèse et caractérisation des matériaux hybrides basés sur des composés moléculaires de manganèse insérés dans de la silice mésoporeuse. Les composés moléculaires sélectionnés ont été insérés dans de la silice mésoporeuse (du type MCM-41). Les complexes de Mn dans les supports ont été caractérisés par ATG, XPS, ICP-OES, spectroscopie IR et mesures magnétiques. (c) Étude des propriétés catalytiques des composés moléculaires et des matériaux hybrides.Une famille de composés moléculaires obtenus dans cette thèse sont des modèles structuraux et fonctionnels de la catalase à Mn, une enzyme présente dans certaines bactéries, ayant des propriétés antioxydantes (H2O2 « scavenger »). L’activité catalase pour ces composés et les matériaux hybrides dérivés a été étudiée dans l’acétonitrile et dans l’eau. / The main objective of this work is the synthesis of manganese compounds and hybrid materials that may be relevant from a bioinorganic and magnetic point of view. The developed strategy comprises three main steps that form different sections in this thesis:(a) Synthesis and characterization of molecular manganese compounds and study of the magnetic propertiesThe crystal structure of twenty-three new Mn compounds of different nucleartities were obtained in which the Mn oxidation state is II, III, or IV. The magnetic properties of all these compounds were profoundly studied and they have been rationalized with their structural and electronic parameters. The MnII compounds were also studied with EPR spectroscopy. (b) Synthesis and characterization of hybrid materials based on molecular manganese compounds inside mesoporous silica.Selected molecular compounds were inserted inside mesoporous silica (MCM-41 type). The Mn complexes inside the supports were characterized with TGA, XPS, ICP-OES, IR spectroscopy, and magnetic measurements.(c) Study of the catalytic properties of both molecular compounds and hybrid materials.A family of the molecular compounds obtained in this work are structural and functional models of the Mn catalase, an enzyme found in some bacteria with antioxidant properties (H2O2 scavenger). The catalase activity for these compounds and the hybrid materials was studied in acetonitrile and water.

Philosophiae Doctor - PhD / The results of this study show that novel mesoporous carbons were obtained as inverse replica of SBA-15, HMS and MCM-41 silica templates, with a large pore diameter (2-4 nm), a BET surface area of 1867, 874 and 910 m2g–1 respectively for CA_SBA-15_LPG_105, CA_HMS_LPG_80 and CA_MCM- 41_LPG_80 with bimodal pore size distribution (PSD) in the mesopores range. The results obtained show that mesoporous carbon with graphitic structures can be synthesized via the LPG route. / South Africa

L’influence de paramètres de synthèse et de traitements post-synthèse sur le caractère hydrophobe/hydrophile de silices mésoporeuses organisées (SMO) de type SBA-15 a été étudiée. Ainsi nous avons montré que la durée du mûrissement peut être réduite à la durée nécessaire à la précipitation. La température, l’agitation et la durée de synthèse modulent la morphologie des particules et des agrégats. Le mode de chauffage, la présence d’un sel inorganique et le rapport silice/tensioactif ont un effet sur la structure et la texture du matériau. Concernant les traitements post-synthèse, nous avons considéré l’élimination de l’agent structurant et la fonctionnalisation par greffage. Le taux de silanols diminue suite au vieillissement mais surtout après calcination : cette étape efface les différences en termes de teneur en silanols. C’est la raison pour laquelle une nouvelle méthode d’élimination du tensioactif efficace (dès 300 °C) et rapide (dès 15 min) a été mise en œuvre : la calcination à l’aide d’un four à induction conduit à un matériau avec des propriétés structurales, texturales et une teneur en silanols supérieures à celles d’une SMO de type SBA-15 calcinée par la méthode conventionnelle. La calcination par induction a également été appliquée avec succès sur différents types de SMO telles que la SBA-16 et la MCM-41. Ensuite, l’influence des caractéristiques initiales de la SMO sur la fonctionnalisation par un greffage post-synthèse a été étudiée. Une SMO de type SBA-15 plus hydrophobe a été obtenue avec un greffon possédant une seule fonction condensable. La teneur initiale et probablement l’accessibilité des silanols ont un impact significatif sur le taux de greffage. / The influence of synthesis parameters and post-synthesis treatments on the hydrophobic/hydrophilic character of SBA-15 type ordered mesoporous silicas (OMS) was studied. It was found that the duration of ripening can be reduced to the precipitation time. Temperature, stirring and duration of synthesis steps can modulate the morphology of particles and aggregates. Heating process, presence of an inorganic salt and silica/surfactant ratio are also parameters that affect the structure and texture of the material. Concerning post-synthesis treatments, the elimination of the template and the functionalization by grafting were considered. The rate of silanols decreases during aging but mostly after calcination: this step erases the differences in silanol content. This is why a new method for an effective (at 300 ° C) and fast (for 15 min) removal of the surfactant has been implemented: the calcination using an induction furnace leads to a material with structural, textural properties and silanol content greater than those of a SBA-15 material calcined by the conventional method. The calcination induction has also been successfully applied on different types of OMS such as SBA-16 and MCM-41. Then, the influence of the OMS characteristics on functionalization by post-synthesis grafting was studied. The more hydrophobic SBA-15 material was obtained with a grafting agent possessing a single condensable function. It was also observed that the initial content and the accessibility of silanols probably have a significant impact on the grafting rate.