The purpose of this work was the synthesis of functional amphiphilic gradient copolymers by means of controlled radical polymerizations, more precisely Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization. Two different monomer combinations, tert- and n-butyl methacrylate and tert-butyl and benzyl methacrylate, were copolymerized. In a first step seven different linear statistical copolymers were synthesized by means of batch polymerization. They were used as comparative material and the analysis of the reaction kinetic yielded the effective rate constants and the copolymerization parameters of the monomers in the particular monomer systems. Furthermore required for gradient polymer syntheses AB-di-block copolymers were synthesized as a second kind of comparative material. With the results of the kinetic analysis the monomer addition programs for the semibatch polymerizations were calculated to prepare gradient copolymers. Four different gradient copolymers with different compositions of tBMA and nBMA (ftBMA= 0.5, 0.65, 0.75, 0.85) and one gradient copolymer of tBMA and BzMA (ftBMA= 0.5) were synthesized. All semibatch reactions proceeded controlled, i. e. with mostly suppressed termination reactions. The compositions of the resulting copolymers exhibited ''double-gradients''. The point of change of the compositions were located at 16%, respectively 11% of conversion. The effective compositional gradients φ = dF1/dp were φ = 0.53, 0.46, 0.28, 0.15 and 0.43. A systematic correlation between the thermal behavior of the gradient copolymers and their composition was not found, as opposed to the statistical and the di-block copolymers. Semibatch synthesis with online infrared-spectroscopy observation to control the monomer feed during the synthesis were used for the polymerization of gradient copolymers. It was not possible to calculate the change of compositions of the polymers because it was not known how much monomer was injected at a certain time of the polymerization. A second problem was that the experimental set-up was not gas-tight. Hence, oxygen led to termination reactions. Three different kinds of hydrolysis were investigated for the cleavage of the tert-butyl groups on the polymer chains. The obtained gradient copolymers were hydrolyzed with methanesulfonic acid to obtain the intended amphiphilic polymer chains. All reactions proceeded with quantitative conversion. Hence, functional amphiphilic copolymers were obtained.

Les homopolymères à base de polypropylène isotactique (iPP en anglais) ont une rigidité plus élevée que le polyéthylène (PE), mais aussi une dureté limitée, en particulier à températures plus basses. Ceci peut être surmonté en incorporant un élastomère copolymère d'éthylène et de propylène directement dans la matrice semi-cristalline de iPP. De tels mélanges obtenus in situ dans des réacteurs successifs sont bien connus, et leur production nécessite un procédé multi-étapes. De façon succincte, un procédé industriel pour la synthèse de PP choc (hiPP, high impact PP en anglais) implique 2 zones de réaction (chaque zone peut être composée d'un ou plusieurs réacteurs). L’iPP est fabriqué dans la première zone. Les poudres encore actives sont ensuite dégazées et envoyées dans une seconde zone dans laquelle est incorporé un élastomère (généralement un copolymère de propylène et d'éthylène appelé caoutchouc éthylène-propylène (ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) en anglais). L'homopolymère iPP peut être produit en phase gaz ou en suspension (slurry en anglais) dans un hydrocarbure, alors que l'EPR doit être fabriqué dans un réacteur en phase gaz. Dans la thèse actuelle, nous nous sommes concentrés sur les procédés intégralement en phase gaz. Par conséquent, la morphologie du polypropylène choc (hiPP) dépendra fortement de celle de l'iPP intermédiaire, qui, à son tour, dépendra de la morphologie du précatalyseur. Cependant, le même précatalyseur peut conduire à différentes morphologies d’iPP, selon le protocole d'injection suivi. L'injection de catalyseur est donc un aspect critique de la production du hiPP. Cet aspect a été étudié grâce à la réalisation d'un plan d'expériences de polymérisation du propylène. On a utilisé des catalyseurs supportés Ziegler-Natta (ZN), disponibles commercialement, dans un réacteur à cuve agitée et un réacteur phase gaz à flux stoppé. On a mis en évidence pourquoi la prépolymérisation et le mouillage du catalyseur par un hydrocarbure avant d'être introduits dans le réacteur assurent de hautes activités et un contrôle de la morphologie des particules de polymère tout en produisant l'iPP. Au cours de la production de l’hiPP, la thermodynamique de sorption de la phase gaz a un impact important sur la cinétique d'homopolymérisation et de copolymérisation du propylène. Par exemple, les hydrocarbures supérieurs améliorent la solubilité du propylène dans le polymère (phénomène de «co-solubilité») ce qui conduit à une augmentation de l'activité. De plus, la solubilité et la diffusivité des différents monomères (et de leurs mélanges) utilisés pour produire l’hiPP (propylène, éthylène et mélange éthylène / propylène) dans les poudres dépendent des températures et des pressions auxquelles le procédé est conduit. Les données expérimentales de ces quantités ont été obtenues et des modèles semi-empiriques généralement utilisés dans l'industrie des polyoléfines ont été utilisés pour comprendre leur dépendance à l'égard des conditions du procédé. Finalement, plusieurs poudres d’hiPP ont été obtenues dans le réacteur à cuve agitée avec un catalyseur ZN supporté, en suivant la voie intégrale phase gaz. La morphologie de la matrice iPP et les conditions de la copolymérisation telles que la quantité de copolymère, la température, la pression, la quantité relative d'éthylène par rapport au propylène et la présence d'hydrogène ont été systématiquement variées pour comprendre leur impact sur la répartition du caoutchouc dans la matrice PP. Ce facteur est, à son tour, crucial pour (1) un fonctionnement du procédé industriel optimal, et (2) les propriétés mécaniques recherchées de l'hiPP / Isotactic Polypropylene (iPP) homopolymers have higher stiffness than polyethylene (PE), but also limited toughness, especially at lower temperatures. This can be overcome by incorporating an elastomeric copolymer of ethylene and propylene directly in the semi crystalline iPP matrix. Such in situ reactor blends are well-known, and their production requires of multi-step reaction process. Very briefly, an industrial process for high impact polypropylene (hiPP) products involves 2 reaction zones (each zone can be composed of one or more reactors). iPP is made in the first zone, the still active powders are then degassed and sent to a second zone in which an elastomer (usually a copolymer of propylene and ethylene referred to as Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR)) is made. The iPP homopolymer can be produced in the gas phase or slurry phase, whereas the EPR must be made in a gas phase reactor. In the current thesis, our focus was on an “all gas phase”process.Therefore, the morphology of hiPP will be greatly dependent on that of the intermediate iPP, which in turn, will depend on the precatalyst morphology. However, the same precatalyst can lead to different iPP morphologies, depending on the injection protocol followed. Therefore, catalyst injection is a critical aspect while producing hiPP. Such aspect has been studied by performance of a designed set of propylene polymerization reaction experiments. Commercially available supported Ziegler-Natta (ZN) catalysts along with a lab-scale stirred-bed reactor and a gas phase stopped flow reactor have been used. It is understood why prepolymerization and wetting the catalyst with hydrocarbon before being charged to the reactor ensure high activity and quality morphology while producing iPP. During the production of hiPP, sorption thermodynamics of the gas phase have a big impact on propylene homopolymerization and copolymerization kinetics. For instance, higher hydrocarbons enhance the propylene solubility in polymer (which is known as “cosolubility” phenomenon) which leads to an activity increase. In addition, the solubility and diffusivity of the different monomers used to produce hiPP (propylene, ethylene and ethylene/propylene mixtures) in the powders depend on the temperatures and pressures which the process is conducted at. Experimental data of these quantities was obtained and semi-empirical models generally used in the polyolefin industry were used to understand their dependence on the process conditions. Finally, several hiPP powders were made in the lab-scale stirred-bed reactor with a supported ZN catalyst, following the “all gas phase” route. The morphology of the iPP matrix and conditions during copolymerization such as amount of copolymer, temperature, pressure, relative amount of ethylene to propylene and the presence of hydrogen have been systematically varied to comprehend their impact on the rubber distribution among the PP matrix. The aforementioned factor is, in turn, crucial for (1) a correct industrial process operation, and (2) the mechanical properties sought-after in hiPP

O efluente lácteo é caracterizado pelo elevado teor de matéria orgânica. Os principais impactos ambientais causados pelas indústrias de laticínios estão relacionados ao lançamento dos efluentes líquidos, geralmente com ineficiente controle ou tratamento, sendo de fundamental importância a implementação de técnicas de tratamento eficazes e de baixo custo. Dentro desta proposta, os chamados Processos Oxidativos Avançados (POAs) são tecnologias eficientes para a oxidação (parcial ou total) de compostos orgânicos de difícil degradação. O presente trabalho de pesquisa objetivou a avaliação da potencialidade da ozonização catalítica, para a redução da carga orgânica do efluente proveniente da indústria de laticínio Cia de Alimentos Glória da cidade de Guaratinguetá, oriundos do processamento de beneficiamento de leite, utilizando-se Fe2+ como catalisador em processo semi-batelada com reciclo. A caracterização do efluente lácteo in natura foi realizada empregando-se métodos estabelecidos e otimizados de alguns parâmetros elencados nas legislações ambientais, destacando-se: DQO, COT, DBO5, Nitrogênio (orgânico e amoniacal), Fósforo total, Ferro, Sólidos (ST, STF, STV), surfactantes aniônicos, óleos e graxas e elementos metálicos. Através de planejamento fatorial fracionado 24-1, determinaram-se as melhores condições entre as variáveis potência do ozonizador, vazão de O2, concentração de Fe2+ e pH para a etapa de tratamento com POA, tendo como fator de resposta a redução da DQO e COT. Avaliou-se também uma nova configuração de reator em função de uma espuma formada durante o processo de tratamento. Os resultados obtidos para o conjunto de experimentos mostraram-se promissores, sendo que a redução média de COT com 63,95 % e de DQO com 70,50 % para o ensaio com as variáveis da reação otimizada, com o custo no valor de R$ 0,056 / L de efluente. Após o processo de ozonização catalítica, a amostra do melhor experimento: pH 4,0, concentração de Fe2+ 1,0 g L-1, potência 86 W, vazão de O2 0,5 L min-1, tendo como vazão mássica de O3 3,10 mg min-1, foi tratada por um processo biológico - Sistema Lodo Ativado (SLA), a fim de verificar a eficiência de degradação da matéria orgânica do efluente estudado através do sistema conjugado (POA - SLA). Os resultados para o tratamento híbrido apresentou percentuais de reduções para COT de 82,95 %, DQO de 95,60 % e DBO de 93,09 %. / Dairy effluent is characterized by the high content of organic material. The major environmental impacts caused by dairy industries are related to the release of liquid effluents, generally with an inefficient control or treatment, which makes it essential to implement effective treatment techniques, at a low cost. Within this proposal, Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are efficient technologies for oxidation (partial or total) of organic compounds of difficult degradation. This research study aimed at assessing the potential of catalytic ozonation for reduction of the effluent organic load from the dairy industry Cia de Alimentos Glória located in the city of Guaratinguetá, State of São Paulo, Brazil, derived from milk processing, using Fe2+ as catalyst in a semi-batch process with recycle. The characterization of milky effluent in natura was performed by using established and optimized methods of some parameters listed in environmental legislation, among them: COD, TOC, BOD5, Nitrogen (organic and ammoniacal), total Phosphorus, Iron, Solids (TS, FTS, VTS), anionic surfactants, oils and greases and metallic elements. Through fractional factorial design 24-1, the best conditions among the power variables of the power ozonator, O2 flow, Fe2+ concentration and pH were determined for the treatment stage with AOP, with a response factor of COD and TOC reduction. A new configuration of reactor was also assessed due to the presence of foam during the treatment process. The obtained results for the set of experiments were found to be promising, with an average reduction of TOC of 63.95 % and of 70.50 % for COD for the test with optimized reaction variables, with a cost of U$$ 0.02 / L of effluent. After the catalytic ozonation process, the sample of the best experiment was: pH 4.0, concentration of Fe2+ 1.0 g L-1, power of 86 W, flow of O2 0.5 L min-1, with mass flow of O3 3.10 mg min-1, was treated by a biological process in order to verify to verify the efficiency of degradation of the organic matter of the effluent studied through the conjugated (AOP - AS) system.The results for the hybrid treatment showed percentages of reductions for TOC of 82.95 %, COD of 95.60 % and BOD5 of 93.09 %.

O efluente lácteo é caracterizado pelo elevado teor de matéria orgânica. Os principais impactos ambientais causados pelas indústrias de laticínios estão relacionados ao lançamento dos efluentes líquidos, geralmente com ineficiente controle ou tratamento, sendo de fundamental importância a implementação de técnicas de tratamento eficazes e de baixo custo. Dentro desta proposta, os chamados Processos Oxidativos Avançados (POAs) são tecnologias eficientes para a oxidação (parcial ou total) de compostos orgânicos de difícil degradação. O presente trabalho de pesquisa objetivou a avaliação da potencialidade da ozonização catalítica, para a redução da carga orgânica do efluente proveniente da indústria de laticínio Cia de Alimentos Glória da cidade de Guaratinguetá, oriundos do processamento de beneficiamento de leite, utilizando-se Fe2+ como catalisador em processo semi-batelada com reciclo. A caracterização do efluente lácteo in natura foi realizada empregando-se métodos estabelecidos e otimizados de alguns parâmetros elencados nas legislações ambientais, destacando-se: DQO, COT, DBO5, Nitrogênio (orgânico e amoniacal), Fósforo total, Ferro, Sólidos (ST, STF, STV), surfactantes aniônicos, óleos e graxas e elementos metálicos. Através de planejamento fatorial fracionado 24-1, determinaram-se as melhores condições entre as variáveis potência do ozonizador, vazão de O2, concentração de Fe2+ e pH para a etapa de tratamento com POA, tendo como fator de resposta a redução da DQO e COT. Avaliou-se também uma nova configuração de reator em função de uma espuma formada durante o processo de tratamento. Os resultados obtidos para o conjunto de experimentos mostraram-se promissores, sendo que a redução média de COT com 63,95 % e de DQO com 70,50 % para o ensaio com as variáveis da reação otimizada, com o custo no valor de R$ 0,056 / L de efluente. Após o processo de ozonização catalítica, a amostra do melhor experimento: pH 4,0, concentração de Fe2+ 1,0 g L-1, potência 86 W, vazão de O2 0,5 L min-1, tendo como vazão mássica de O3 3,10 mg min-1, foi tratada por um processo biológico - Sistema Lodo Ativado (SLA), a fim de verificar a eficiência de degradação da matéria orgânica do efluente estudado através do sistema conjugado (POA - SLA). Os resultados para o tratamento híbrido apresentou percentuais de reduções para COT de 82,95 %, DQO de 95,60 % e DBO de 93,09 %. / Dairy effluent is characterized by the high content of organic material. The major environmental impacts caused by dairy industries are related to the release of liquid effluents, generally with an inefficient control or treatment, which makes it essential to implement effective treatment techniques, at a low cost. Within this proposal, Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are efficient technologies for oxidation (partial or total) of organic compounds of difficult degradation. This research study aimed at assessing the potential of catalytic ozonation for reduction of the effluent organic load from the dairy industry Cia de Alimentos Glória located in the city of Guaratinguetá, State of São Paulo, Brazil, derived from milk processing, using Fe2+ as catalyst in a semi-batch process with recycle. The characterization of milky effluent in natura was performed by using established and optimized methods of some parameters listed in environmental legislation, among them: COD, TOC, BOD5, Nitrogen (organic and ammoniacal), total Phosphorus, Iron, Solids (TS, FTS, VTS), anionic surfactants, oils and greases and metallic elements. Through fractional factorial design 24-1, the best conditions among the power variables of the power ozonator, O2 flow, Fe2+ concentration and pH were determined for the treatment stage with AOP, with a response factor of COD and TOC reduction. A new configuration of reactor was also assessed due to the presence of foam during the treatment process. The obtained results for the set of experiments were found to be promising, with an average reduction of TOC of 63.95 % and of 70.50 % for COD for the test with optimized reaction variables, with a cost of U$$ 0.02 / L of effluent. After the catalytic ozonation process, the sample of the best experiment was: pH 4.0, concentration of Fe2+ 1.0 g L-1, power of 86 W, flow of O2 0.5 L min-1, with mass flow of O3 3.10 mg min-1, was treated by a biological process in order to verify to verify the efficiency of degradation of the organic matter of the effluent studied through the conjugated (AOP - AS) system.The results for the hybrid treatment showed percentages of reductions for TOC of 82.95 %, COD of 95.60 % and BOD5 of 93.09 %.