Dans le cadre des études neutroniques d'innovation sur les cœurs de Réacteurs à Eau légère Pressurisée (REP) de 3ème génération, la recherche de l'économie des ressources naturelles est fondamentale afin de pérenniser la filière électronucléaire. Cette étude consiste à rechercher l'économie des ressources par la conception de cœurs de réacteurs à hauts facteurs de conversion, s'appuyant sur des combustibles oxydes mixtes à base de thorium / uranium / plutonium, ainsi que d'élaborer des stratégies de multi-recyclage des matières fissiles (plutonium et 233U). La démarche s'est déroulée en quatre étapes. Deux domaines d'étude ont tout d'abord été identifiés, le premier concerne les faibles rapports de modération (RM) et un combustible ThPuO2, le second les RM standards à accrus et un combustible ThUO2. La première voie a conduit à l'étude de Réacteurs Sous-Modérés (RSM) selon les critères de production d'233U accrue et de consommation limitée de plutonium. Deux concepts ont été retenus en particulier, à partir desquels des stratégies de multi-recyclage des matières fissiles ont été élaborées. La production et le recyclage de l'233U exclusivement en RSM limitent l'économie annuelle d'Unat à 30% environ. Il a été mis en évidence que le besoin en plutonium des RSM producteurs d'233U est le facteur limitant. C'est pourquoi un dernier chapitre évalue comment la production d'233U au sein de REP, dès 2020, permet de favoriser la transition vers un cycle symbiotique REP/RSM en relâchant la contrainte sur les inventaires de plutonium. Cette stratégie laisse présager une économie annuelle de l'ordre de 65% d'Unat par rapport à la poursuite du mono-recyclage du MOX en REP. / Within the framework of innovative neutronic conception of Pressurized Light Water Reactors (PWR) of 3rd generation, saving of natural resources is of paramount importance for sustainable nuclear energy production. This study consists in the one hand to design high Conversion Reactors exploiting mixed oxide fuels composed of thorium / uranium / plutonium, and in the other hand, to elaborate multirecycling strategies of both plutonium and 233U, in order to maximize natural resources economy. This study has two main objectives: first the design of High Conversion PWR (HCPWR) with mixed oxide fuels composed of thorium / uranium / plutonium, and secondly the setting up of multirecycling strategies of both plutonium and 233U, to better natural resources economy. The approach took place in four stages. Two ways of introducing thorium into PWR have been identified: the first is with low moderator to fuel volume ratios (MR) and ThPuO2 fuel, and the second is with standard or high MR and ThUO2 fuel. The first way led to the design of under-moderated HCPWR following the criteria of high 233U production and low plutonium consumption. This second step came up with two specific concepts, from which multirecycling strategies have been elaborated. The exclusive production and recycling of 233U inside HCPWR limits the annual economy of natural uranium to approximately 30%. It was brought to light that the strong need in plutonium in the HCPWR dedicated to 233U production is the limiting factor. That is why it was eventually proposed to study how the production of 233U within PWR (with standard MR), from 2020. It was shown that the anticipated production of 233U in dedicated PWR relaxes the constraint on plutonium inventories and favours the transition toward a symbiotic reactor fleet composed of both PWR and HCPWR loaded with thorium fuel. This strategy is more adapted and leads to an annual economy of natural uranium of about 65%.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Rice Husks (RH) can be regarded as an abundant lignocellulosic raw material in the Brazilian southern(se for somente regiões do RS, SC e PR fica South region, senão, tá ok) region, renewable and practically without economic added value able to be bioconverted into industrial and pharmochemical products of great interest. The main objective of this dissertation was to search the use of RH for the production of itaconic acid (IA) and, simultaneously, to contribute to the mitigation of a serious environmental problem arising from the improper disposal of the processing residues. For this, RHs were submitted to pressurized acid hydrolysis with diluted HNO3 and H3PO4in accordance with a statistical multivariate planning using Central Composite Rotatable Design (DCCR). The experiments showed that, at 145 °C and reaction time of 28 min, with 3,4% (v v-1) H3PO4, it was produced 44,4 g sugar L-1, by yield of 266,4 mg sugar g-1 RH. By using 3,76% (v v-1) HNO3, the best experimental was 135 ºC and reaction time of 35 min, resulting on a 42,0 g sugar L-1, by yield of 252,0 mg sugar g-1RH. Compared to the results obtained before in our group for chloridric RH hydrolysis, the outcomes of this work were better, considering the concomitant liberation of glucose, xylose and arabinose. However, no additional benefit was found by applying a RH pretreatment with NaOH and NH4OH. Previous fermentative tests were made to find the best conditions for the grown of the Aspergillus terreus (ATCC 7860) fungus in RH hydrolysate, submitting the fermentative process to a central compound experimental design in blocks, evaluating the variables initial pH, temperature, use of yeast extract (YE) and RH origin. 20 mL flasks were used for the batch experiments. The best experiment produced 1,9 g IA L-1, by yield of 132 mg AI g-1 sugars (or 11,4 mg AI g-1 RH), using chloridric hydrolysate (0,8% HCl v v-1), 145 ºC and reation time of 46 min; detoxification with CaO, fermentation medium 50:50 hydrolysate : potato dextrose solution, with 10,0 g YE L-1, initial pH 6,0, 152 h fermentation). The used analytical techniques were HPLC-DAD and -RID, and UV-visible spectrophotometry, including the figures-of-merit and validation of the developed methodologies. It was possible to demonstrate the viability of the production processes of IA from RH, in laboratory scale, contributing to the efforts to the development of the biotechnological research and scientific innovation. / A casca de arroz (CA) pode ser considerada matéria-prima lignocelulósica abundante na região sul-brasileira, renovável e quase sem valor comercial - passível de bioconversão em produtos de grande interesse industrial e farmoquímico. O principal objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar o aproveitamento da CA na produção de ácido itacônico (AI) e, simultaneamente, contribuir para a mitigação de grave problema ambiental oriundo da disposição imprópria deste resíduo de beneficiamento. Para tanto, a CA foi submetida à hidrólise ácida à pressão segundo planejamento estatístico multivariado, usando-se delineamento composto central rotacional (DCCR) para as hidrólises com HNO3 e H3PO4 diluídos. Os experimentos revelaram que, a 145 °C e 28 min de reação, com 3,4% (v v-1) H3PO4, foram produzidos 44,4 g de açúcar L-1, com rendimento de 266,4 mg de açúcar g-1 CA. Empregando-se 3,76% (v v-1) HNO3, a melhor condição experimental foi 135 ºC e 35 min de reação, produzindo-se 42,0 g açúcar L-1, com rendimento de 252,0 mg de açúcar g-1 CA. Comparados a resultados de hidrólises com HCl de trabalhos anteriores desenvolvidos no grupo, os resultados foram superiores, considerando-se a liberação concomitante de glicose, xilose e arabinose. Nenhum benefício adicional foi obtido, porém, com o pré-tratamento da CA com NaOH e NH4OH. Ensaios fermentativos prévios foram feitos com o intuito de encontrar-se as condições mais adequadas ao crescimento do fungo Aspergillus terreus (ATCC 7860) no hidrolisado de CA, submetendo-se o processo fermentativo a planejamento experimental composto central, em blocos, avaliando-se as variáveis pH inicial do meio, temperatura, uso de extrato de levedura (EL) e origem da CA. Utilizaram-se frascos de 20 mL para os experimentos em batelada. O melhor experimento foi aquele que produziu 1,9 g AI L-1, com rendimento de 132 mg AI g-1 açúcares (ou 11,4 mg AI g-1 CA), usando-se hidrolisado clorídrico (0,8% HCl v v-1), temperatura de 145 ºC e 46 min de reação; destoxificação com CaO, meio de fermentação 50:50 hidrolisado : solução de dextrose de batata, com 10,0 g EL-1, pH inicial 6,0, 152 h de fermentação). As técnicas analíticas utilizadas foram HPLC-DAD e -RID, e Espectrofotometria UV-vis, apresentando-se figuras-de-mérito e validação das metodologias desenvolvidas. Foi possível demonstrar a viabilidade do processo de produção de AI a partir da CA, em escala de laboratório, contribuindo-se para o esforço do desenvolvimento da pesquisa biotecnológica e da inovação científica.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The use of chemicals, in excessive doses or inadequately, in the control of pests and diseases in agriculture, has promoted environmental damage, contamination of animals, intoxication of farmers, among others. Looking for less aggressive control alternatives, plant extracts have been successfully used and are a differentiated and a promising option for the integrated management in plant protection. These products are considered an alternative for the control of phytopathogens. They do not cause harm to the environment and to living beings. One of the techniques for extracting plant extracts is the extraction wiyh supercritical/pressurized fluids. This thechnology appears as a great option which is economically viable and ecologically correct. Therefore, the main objective of this work was to investigate the potential of extraction of extracts from flowers, leaves, stalks and roots of Lupinus albescens, using pressurized fluids as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2). Furthermore, the objective was to evaluate the kinetic parameters, adjusting to a mathematical spline model. Characterization of extracts and evaluation of their potential in biological control, was performed. In the supercritical fluid extraction with CO2 (SFE-CO2) pressure ranged between 150 to 250 bar and temperature ranged between 40 and 60ºC. In the extraction with compressed LPG, these parameters were fixed between 15 and 35 bar and 25 and 45ºC, respectively. The yield of extraction, kinetic parameters, chemical profile and antifungal effect were evaluated. Maximum yield of extract obtained from different matrices was 1.28% in leaves with solvent LPG under 45°C and 15 bar. The chemical profiles were similar for all matrices and solvents investigated, highlighting stigmasterol. With respect to minimum inhibitory concentration, it rang ed from 29.248 to 192.965 μg mL-1. For antifungal tests, all extracts showed inhibitory powers for Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium verticillioides. Plant extract obtained from roots showed superior inhibition power, as 70.12% (CO2) and 65.12% (LPG) for Fusarium oxysporum, and 67.76% CO2) anda 61.15% (LPG) for Fusarium verticillioides. From the results obtained in this work, it is possible confirm that the supercritical extraction or using pressurized fluid is a promising methodology for obtaining bioactive compounds from Lupinus albescens, which presented antifungal potential for both fungi investigated in this work. / A utilização de produtos químicos, em doses excessivas ou de forma inadequada, no controle de pragas e doenças na agricultura, tem promovido grandes danos ambientais, contaminação de animais, intoxicação de agricultores, entre outros. Buscando alternativas de controle menos agressivas, extratos vegetais têm sido utilizados com sucesso e ressurgem como uma opção diferenciada e promissora para o manejo integrado em proteção de plantas. Estes produtos são considerados uma alternativa de controle de fitopatógenos, demonstrando prósperos resultados, não causando malefícios ao meio ambiente e aos seres vivos. Uma das técnicas de obtenção dos extratos vegetais é a extração por fluidos supercríticos/pressurizados que também aparece como ótima opção de tecnologia economicamente viável e ecologicamente correta. Portanto, o objetivo principal deste trabalho foi investigar o potencial da extração das flores, folhas, caules e raízes de Lupinus albescens, a partir da técnica da extração por fluidos pressurizados ou em condições supercríticas utilizando gás liquefeito de petróleo (GLP) e dióxido de carbono (CO2) como solventes, bem como avaliar os parâmetros cinéticos, adequando ao ajuste matemático. Realizou-se também a caracterização dos extratos obtidos e avaliação do seu potencial no controle biológico. Na extração supercrítica foram utilizados dióxido de carbono no estado supercrítico (EFS-CO2) e gás liquefeito de petróleo pressurizado. Na EFS-CO2 os valores de pressão investigadas foram fixados entre 150 a 250 bar e os valores da temperatura entre 40 e 60ºC; já para a extração com GLP pressurizado, estes parâmetros foram fixados entre 15 e 35 bar e 25 e 45ºC, respectivamente, sendo avaliados o rendimento de extração, os parâmetros cinéticos, o perfil químico e efeito antifúngico. O rendimento máximo de extrato obtido nas diferentes matrizes foi de 1,28% na folha com o solvente GLP nas condições de 45°C e 15 bar. Os perfis químicos foram semelhantes para todas as matrizes e solventes investigados, destacando-se o composto estigmasterol, em relação à concentração inibitória mínima que variou de 29,248 à 192,965 μg/ml-1. Para os testes antifúngicos, todos os extratos apresentaram poderes inibitórios para Fusarium oxysporum e Fusarium verticillioides. O extrato vegetal obtido a partir da raiz apresentou poder de inibição superior, para Fusarium oxysporum de 70,12% (CO2) e 65,12% (GLP) de inibição, e para Fusarium verticillioides de 67,76% (CO2) e 61,15% (GLP). A partir dos resultados obtidos neste trabalho, os mesmos confirmam que a extração supercrítica ou utilizando fluido pressurizado é uma metodologia promissora na obtenção de compostos bioativos de Lupinus albescens, sendo que o extrato apresentou potencial antifúngico para ambos os fungos investigados neste trabalho.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T13:21:45Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 parte1.pdf: 2326464 bytes, checksum: edf040b92b5fdf343007a3626c02e26b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-02-19 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / The present work aimed at investigating the biodiesel issuing from the transesterification of used frying oil with ethanol, via alkaline catalysis. Such investigation covers its thermo-oxidative stability during heating (thermal analysis and rheological properties) as well the kinetic profiles of the samples in the best oxidative induction time by the technique of Pressurized Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC). The behavior of such biodiesel, as part of binary blends with fossil diesel at the proportions of 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100%, was also studied. The biodiesel synthesis used the ethanol route and was carried out under the following conditions: oil/alcohol molar ratio of 1:6 (m/m), 1 % de KOH, temperature of 32 °C, washing with 0.1M HCl and hot water. The reaction yield, determined by means of a mass balance aided by the technique of gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, was of 90.56% and the ester content was of 99.56%. According to the physicochemical analyses, all the specifications for the biodiesel and blends met the requirements from Technical Regulation # 7 from the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels, with the exceptions of the odixative induction time (1.72 h) and kinematic viscosity (6.10 mm2s-1), which displayed values outside the limits established by the standard. In the thermal study, the thermogravimetric curves showed that the biodiesel blends in diesel are more volatile than the biodiesel derived from used frying oil (B100), whereas at lower concentrations (3, 5, 10 and 25%) are similar to fossil diesel. At higher concentrations (50 and 75%) the blends presented lower volatility and higher thermal stability in relation to fossil diesel and thus, biodiesel and its more concentrated blends showed higher safety in relation to transport, storage, handling and utilization. The study of the fluid dynamic properties of biodiesel and its blends showed that all the samples behave as Newtonian fluids at the studied (10, 25 and 40 ºC) temperatures. Also the results of cloud point, pour point and cold filter plugging point showed that the behavior of the blends with 3, 5 and 10% are similar to fossil diesel, therefore at these concentrations biodiesel acts as a lubricity additive to fossil diesel. The study by Pressurized Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC) in the dynamic mode and the Rancimat technique revealed that the best antioxidant for the storage of biodiesel is BHT at the concentration of 2500 ppm. The determination of the kinetic parameters by the isothermal PDSC technique allowed determining the theoretical value of the shelf life of used frying oil biodiesel with 2500 ppm of the antioxidant BHT. Therefore, used frying oil biodiesel and its blends B3, B5, B10, B25, B50 and B75 may be used as an alternative source of biofuels. / O presente trabalho buscou investigar o biodiesel proveniente da transesterificação do óleo de fritura usado com álcool etílico, via catálise básica, e elucidar a sua estabilidade termo-oxidativa durante o aquecimento (análise térmica e propriedade reologicas) e estudar o perfil cinético da amostra com o melhor tempo de indução oxidativa pela técnica de calorimetria exploratória diferencial pressurizada (PDSC). Também, foi observado o comportamento do referido biodiesel, inserido em misturas binárias com o diesel fóssil nas proporções de 3, 5, 10, 25, 50, 75 e 100% também foi estudada. A síntese do biodiesel na rota etanólica processou-se sob condições de: razão molar óleo-álcool de 1:6 (m/m), 1 % de KOH, temperatura de 32 °C, lavagem com HCl 0,1 M e água quente. O rendimento reacional determinado por balanço de massa com auxilio da técnica de cromatografia gasosa acoplada a espectrometria de massa, foi de 90,56 %, com teor de esteres de 99,56 %. Nas análises físicoquímicas, todos as especificações para ambos biodiesel e blendas satisfizeram as exigências dos limites permitidos pelo Regulamento Técnico nº 7 da Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis. Com exceção do tempo de indução oxidativa (1,72 h) e a viscosidade cinemática (6,10 mm2s-1) que apresentaram valores fora dos limites estabelecidos pela norma. No estudo térmico, as curvas termogravimétricas evidenciaram que as blendas de biodiesel em diesel são mais voláteis em relação ao biodiesel derivado de óleo de fritura usado (B100) e em baixas concentrações (3, 5, 10 e 25%) se assemelham ao diesel fóssil. Em concentrações mais elevadas (50 e 75%) as blendas apresentam menor volatilidade e maior estabilidade térmica em relação ao diesel fóssil, e, portanto, o biodiesel e suas blendas mais concentradas apresentam maior segurança em relação ao transporte, armazenagem, manuseio e utilização. O estudo das propriedades fluído-dinâmicas do biodiesel e suas blendas, demostraram que todas as amostras comportam como fluídos newtonianos a temperatura (10, 25 e 40 ºC) e que tanto os resultados de ponto de nevoa, fluidez e ponto de entupimento de filtro a frio, apresentaram comportamento para as blendas 3, 5 e 10% semelhantes ao observado para o diesel fossil, e, portanto nestas concentrações o biodiesel atua como um aditivo de lubricidade do óleo diesel fossil. O estudo por calorimetria exploratória diferencial pressurizada no modo dinâmico e a técnica de rancimat revelou que o melhor antioxidante para o armazenamento do biodiesel é o BHT com concentração de 2500 ppm. A determinação dos parâmetros cinéticos pela técnica de PDSC isotérmica foi possível determinar teoricamente o tempo de vida de prateleira do biodiesel derivado de óleo de fritura usado com 2500 ppm do antioxidante BHT. Então, o biodiesel de fritura usado e blendas B3, B5, B10, B25, B50 e B75 podem ser utilizados como uma fonte alternativa de biocombustíveis.

Submitted by Marilene Donadel (marilene.donadel@unioeste.br) on 2018-04-27T00:49:59Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Katia_A_Santos_2018.pdf: 1940481 bytes, checksum: dd10357b3e5c25bdf7e64bb4148af513 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-27T00:49:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Katia_A_Santos_2018.pdf: 1940481 bytes, checksum: dd10357b3e5c25bdf7e64bb4148af513 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-03-02 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Candeia (Eremanthus erythropappus) is a native species of the Brazilian Atlantic forest from which an essential oil with high concentration of sesquiterpene α-bisabolol is extracted. α-Bisabolol is an active principle of important application in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, antiallergic, anti-irritant, cicatrizant and vermifugal properties. Steam distillation is the most common method used to obtain this oil, with requires long periods of time extraction besides the degradation of thermosensitive compounds. Within this context, the aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of the candeia wood oils obtained by non-conventional methods of extraction (supercritical technology by using carbon dioxide and cosolvents, pressurized liquid and ultrasound-assisted extraction), in terms of oil yield, bisabolol content and antioxidant activity. In addition, the oil re-extraction from the industrial residue was also evaluated. The extractions were carried out with CO2 at temperatures of 40, 55 and 70 oC and pressures of 160, 200 and 240 bar, with a solvent mass flow rate of 1.96 x 10−3 kg min−1 and 120 min of total extraction. The highest extraction yield obtained was 1.42 wt% for the candeia wood and 0.41 wt% for the residue, both at 70 oC and 240 bar, and this condition was selected to perform the extractions using cosolvents. Ethanol and ethyl acetate were added to supercritical CO2 at concentrations of 1, 3 and 5 % (v/v), obtaining up to 2.35 wt% of yield. The Soxhlet (360 min) and pressurized liquid (40, 55 and 70 oC; 100 bar and 20 min) extractions showed the affinity of the candeia compounds for polar solvents and the positive effect of the temperature on the yield, which varied from 0.53 to 7.23 wt%. A Box-Benhken design was employed to evaluate the effect of the variables temperature (40, 50 and 60 oC), n-hexane volume to wood mass (10, 15 and 20 mL g-1) and nominal power (150, 300 and 450 W) on the yield of ultrasound-assisted extractions, obtaining in 7 minutes of extraction, up to 83% of the yield obtained in the conventional technique in Soxhlet (1.57 wt%), with a solvent volume 2.5 times smaller. The major compounds identified in the candeia oil were the sesquiterpenes α-bisabolol, eremanthin and costunolide, and the α-bisabolol content in the oil is favored by the lowest CO2 density, with 74.45 % being obtained for the candeia wood and 50.62 % for the residue, in both cases in oil extracted at 70 oC and 160 bar. The addition of ethanol and ethyl acetate cosolvents to CO2 increased the α-bisabolol yield by 41 %. Also, the cosolvents increased the amount of total phenolic content in the oil, and consequently, its antioxidant capacity. The oil fractionation by column chromatography was efficient for α-bisabolol isolation. However, unlike the candeia wood oil, this compound was not effective in inhibiting the Staphylococcus aureus growth. In relation to the supercritical extractions, the Sovová mathematical model presented a good adjustment to the experimental data for all the conditions used. / A candeia (Eremanthus erythropappus) é uma árvore nativa da Mata Atlântica da qual se extrai um óleo essencial com elevada concentração do sesquiterpeno α-bisabolol, princípio ativo de grande aplicação nas indústrias de cosméticos e farmacêutica devido às suas propriedades anti-inflamatória, antiespasmódica, sedativa, antialérgica, anti-irritante, cicatrizante e vermífuga. A obtenção deste óleo em escala industrial é realizada pelo processo de destilação por arraste a vapor, com elevado tempo de extração, além da degradação de compostos termossensíveis. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a qualidade dos óleos da madeira de candeia, obtidos por métodos não convencionais de extração (tecnologia supercrítica com dióxido de carbono e cossolventes, líquidos pressurizados e solvente assistido por ultrassom), em termos de rendimento, teor de α-bisabolol e atividade antioxidante. Ainda, avaliar a re-extração do óleo do resíduo industrial. As extrações foram realizadas com CO2 nas temperaturas de 40, 55 e 70 oC e pressões de 160, 200 e 240 bar, com vazão mássica de solvente de 1,96 x 10-3 kg min-1 e tempo total de 120 minutos. O maior rendimento obtido para o óleo da candeia nas extrações supercríticas foi de 1,42 % e de 0,41 % para o resíduo, ambos em 70 oC e 240 bar, condição selecionada para os experimentos com cossolventes. Os solventes etanol e acetato de etila foram utilizados nas concentrações de 1, 3 e 5 % (v/v) junto ao CO2, proporcionando rendimentos de até 2,35 %. As extrações Soxhlet (360 min) e com líquidos pressurizados (40, 55 e 70 oC; 100 bar e 20 min) evidenciaram a afinidade dos compostos por solventes polares e o efeito positivo da temperatura sobre o rendimento, de 0,53 a 7,23 %. Um planejamento Box-Behnken foi empregado para avaliar efeitos da temperatura (40, 50 e 60 oC), razão volume de n-hexano/massa de madeira (10, 15 e 20 mL g-1) e potência ultrassônica nominal do equipamento (150, 300 e 450 W) sobre rendimento em óleo, obtendo-se, em 7 minutos de extração, até 83 % do rendimento obtido na técnica convencional em Soxhlet (1,57 %), com volume de solvente 2,5 vezes menor. Os compostos majoritários identificados no óleo da candeia foram os sesquiterpenos α-bisabolol, eremantina e costunolida, e o conteúdo do α-bisabolol no óleo foi favorecido pela menor densidade do CO2 supercrítico, sendo de até 74,5 % para a madeira de candeia e 50,6 % para o resíduo, ambos extraídos na condição de 70 oC e 160 bar. A adição dos cossolventes etanol e acetato de etila ao CO2 elevou o rendimento de α-bisabolol em até 41 %. Também aumentaram a quantidade de fenólicos totais no óleo e, consequentemente, sua capacidade antioxidante. O fracionamento do óleo por cromatografia em coluna foi eficiente para o isolamento do α-bisabolol. No entanto, diferentemente do óleo da madeira de candeia, este composto não foi efetivo na inibição do crescimento de Staphylococcus aureus. Em relação às cinéticas das extrações supercríticas, o modelo matemático de Sovová se ajustou aos dados experimentais em todas as condições utilizadas.

Made available in DSpace on 2017-07-10T17:59:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Talita A da Silva Colonelli.pdf: 1852584 bytes, checksum: e632eeca81f27bb4d1bb3fa01e1f6587 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-06-11 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This paper proposes biodiesel production by non-catalytic process using ethanol in pressurized conditions in continuous mode of Macaúba oil (Acrocomia aculeata), evaluating the effect of process variables (temperature, pressure, mass ratio oil: alcohol and addition of cosolvent) on the conversion of the reaction in terms of fatty acid esters to determine the best experimental conditions. As well as envisioned, a study of changes in driving the reaction in pressurized conditions, seeking to decrease the reaction conditions of temperature and pressure. The results show this study that regarding obtaining better rates of mass transfer, the use of fillings of glass spheres presented performed better. Through planning Plackett Burman 12, it was found that the variables that showed greater significance in the process were the weight ratio (alcohol: oil) and the addition of cosolvent, besides that, it was observed that the results for the decomposition were satisfactory (<5.0%). With this we was performed a kinetic study, based on these two variables, where it was found that the use of a larger amount of alcohol in the process did not prove to be beneficial, already the addition of cosolvent played a positive role enabling reduction in the time and reaction temperature, since the condition of 275 º C was achieved a yield of 89.62%. / O presente trabalho propõe a produção de biodiesel pelo processo não catalítico utilizando etanol em condições pressurizadas em modo contínuo do óleo de Macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata), avaliando o efeito das variáveis de processo (temperatura, pressão, razão mássica óleo:álcool e adição de cossolvente) sobre a conversão da reação em termos de ésteres de ácidos graxos visando determinar as melhores condições experimentais. Vislumbrou-se também um estudo de modificações na condução da reação em condições pressurizadas, buscando diminuir as condições reacionais de temperatura e pressão. Os resultados obtidos demonstram que, no estudo referente a obtenção de melhores taxas de transferência de massa, a utilização de recheios de esferas de vidro apresentaram melhor desempenho. Através do planejamento Plackett Burman 12, verificou-se que as variáveis que apresentaram maior significância no processo foram a razão mássica (álcool:óleo) e a adição de cossolvente, além de que, observou-se que os resultados referentes a taxa de decomposição apresentaram-se satisfatórios (<5,0%). Com isso realizou-se um estudo cinético baseado nestas duas variáveis, onde verificou-se que a utilização de uma maior quantidade de álcool no processo não apresentou-se benéfico, já a adição de cossolvente desempenhou um papel positivo ao possibilitar a diminuição do tempo e temperatura de reação, uma vez que na condição de 275ºC houve um rendimento de 89,62%.

Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs), two groups of structurally related chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons, are of high concern due to their global distribution and extreme toxicity. Since they occur at very low levels, their analysis is complex, challenging and hence there is a need for efficient, reliable and rapid alternative analytical methods. Developing such methods was the aim of the project this thesis is based upon. During the first years of the project the focus was on the first parts of the analytical chain (extraction and clean-up). A selective pressurized liquid extraction (SPLE) procedure was developed, involving in-cell clean-up to remove bulk co-extracted matrix components from sample extracts. It was further streamlined by employing a modular pressurized liquid extraction (M-PLE) system, which simultaneously extracts, cleans up and isolates planar PCDD/Fs in a single step. Both methods were validated using a wide range of soil, sediment and sludge reference materials. Using dichloromethane/n-heptane (DCM/Hp; 1/1, v/v) as a solvent, results statistically equivalent to or higher than the reference values were obtained, while an alternative, less harmful non-chlorinated solvent mixture - diethyl ether/n-heptane (DEE/Hp; 1/2, v/v) – yielded data equivalent to those values. Later, the focus of the work shifted to the final instrumental analysis. Six gas chromatography (GC) phases were evaluated with respect to their chromatographic separation of not just the 17 most toxic congeners (2,3,7,8-substituted PCDD/Fs), but all 136 tetra- to octaCDD/Fs. Three novel ionic liquid columns performed much better than previously tested commercially available columns. Supelco SLB-IL61 offered the best overall performance, successfully resolving 106 out of the 136 compounds, and 16 out of the 17 2,3,7,8-substituted PCDD/Fs. Another ionic liquid (SLB-IL111) column provided complementary separation. Together, the two columns separated 128 congeners. The work also included characterization of 22 GC columns’ selectivity and solute-stationary phase interactions. The selectivities were mapped using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of all 136 PCDD/F’s retention times on the columns, while the interactions were probed by analyzing both the retention times and the substances’ physicochemical properties.

This diploma thesis deals with actual issues of the contamination in the environment with synthetic fragrances. Musk compounds are infiltrated to many environmental components (especially an aquatic ecosystem) because of their biological persistence and the ability of accumulation. This diploma thesis is focused on the selection and the optimization of method for the determination of musk compounds in real biotic matrices (fish). The isolation of analytes was realized by PSE method and the purification of extract was realized by the method of the adsorption column chromatography. Identification and quantification of individual musk compounds was carried out by GC-MS. In conclusion were results and the contamination of fish from the river Svratka disscissed and evaluated. These fish were caught at the inflow and at the outflow of the wastewater treatment plant.

This work was focused on the determination of musk compounds in various components of the environment. Synthetic musk compounds are organic substances commonly used as fragrant constituents of detergents, perfumes, cosmetics and other personal care products (PCPs). These compounds contaminate the aquatic environment through municipal wastewater from sewage treatment plants. The result is accumulation of these analytes in the environment and their occurrence in food chain. Synthetic fragrances are commonly detected also in human body; these substances generally belong among relatively new persistent organic pollutants (POPs) because of their persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential toxicity. The aim of this work was to optimize the methods for the determination of selected synthetic fragrances in wastewater (municipal, industrial) and in fish muscle. These analytes were determined in wastewater [the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) Brno – Modřice, cosmetic manufacturing plant] and in fish Squalius cephalus that had been caught in the river Svratka. The selected analytes (14 substances) originate from the group of nitromusk, polycyclic musk and linear musk compounds. Solid phase microextraction (SPME) [for wastewater samples] and pressurized solvent extraction (PSE) [for fish samples] were used for isolation of analytes from real samples. The identification and quantification of analytes were carried out by high resolution gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry detection (GC-MS). The results show that galaxolide (g.L-1) and tonalide (tenths of g.L-1) were polycyclic musk compounds which were found at the highest concentration level in influent and also in effluent samples from the WWTP Brno – Modřice. The most extended nitromusk compound was musk ketone (hundredths of g.L-1). Linear musk compounds were detected in all influent samples (g.L-1). The overall removal efficiency of synthetic musk compounds from wastewater in the WWTP varies within the following ranges: nitromusk compounds 34.4 % – 85.4 %, polycyclic musk compounds 36.7 % – 53.3 % and linear musk compounds 90.5 % – 99.9 %. On the basis of the results it can be stated that wastewater (effluent from the WWTP) is the primary source of musk compounds, especially of the polycyclic ones in the environment. It has been also shown that ultrafiltration used in a cosmetic plant is a highly efficient technology for removing nitromusk and polycyclic musk compounds from industry wastewater. The results from evaluation of the fish contamination by musk compounds show that galaxolide was the substance which reached the highest concentration levels (tens of g.kg-1 l.w.). The results corroborate ubiquitous occurrence of musk compounds in the environment and reduction of using of nitromusk compounds due to their potential toxic properties. It has been shown that the insufficiency of the purifying procedures used in the WWTP Brno – Modřice has a significant influence on the concentration level of polycyclic musk compounds (tonalide, galaxolide) in fish caught from the river Svratka.

Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, die Auswirkungen der im Kühlmittel von Leichtwasserreaktoren zur Reaktivitätssteuerung eingesetzten Borverbindungen auf Siedeprozesse – und damit indirekt auf die Wärmeabfuhr der Brennelemente – zu untersuchen. Bei den Siedeversuchen, die Gegenstand der vorliegenden Arbeit sind, wurde besonders auf eine realitätsnahe Annäherung an die Reaktorparameter Wert gelegt. Als Unterstützung zur Interpretation der Ergebnisse dienten eigene Messungen von signifikanten physikalischen Stoffdaten an wässrigen Borsäure- und Pentaboratlösungen. Die Siedeprozesse wurden in einer eigens für diese Analysen konzipierten und errichteten Versuchsanlage SECA unter Verwendung eines Leitfähigkeitsgittersensors sowie einer Hochgeschwindigkeitskamera bei Drücken von maximal 40 bar und Temperaturen bis zu 250 °C untersucht. Entsprechend der in den Untersuchungen gewonnenen Erkenntnis wird für reale Reaktoren fol-gendes angenommen: Die Anwesenheit von Borsäure hat keinen Einfluss auf großvolumige Sie-devorgänge im betrachteten Störfallszenario eines Druckwasserreaktors, und die Auswirkungen auf das unterkühlte Sieden sind vernachlässigbar gering. Es ist nicht zu erwarten, dass der Wärmeübergang von den Brennelementen an das Kühlmittel beeinflusst wird. Bei einer Einspeisung von Pentaborat in Siedewasserreaktoren kann jedoch davon ausgegangen werden, dass der Wärmeübergang durch eine Verkleinerung der Blasen verbessert wird. Weitere Untersuchungen bezüglich des Austrages von Pentaborat an der Phasengrenze sowie der Bildung von Schäumen sind jedoch notwendig, und es ist den Fragen nachzugehen, ob sich diese Schäume auch bei der Einspeisung von Pentaborat in einen Siedewasserreaktor bilden können und welche Auswirkungen diese auf die oberhalb des Kerns befindlichen Dampfabscheiderzyklone und Dampftrockner haben.