Thesis (M.S. in enviromental engineering)--Washington State University, December 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 28, 2010). "Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering." Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-31).

En conséquence de l'extension de l’utilisation des nanoparticules dans différents secteurs industriels, le nombre de travailleurs potentiellement exposés ne cesse de croître, sans parfaitement connaître les propriétés toxicologiques de ces matériaux. Étant donné que les nanoparticules peuvent se trouver en suspension dans l’atmosphère professionnelle, l'inhalation représente une voie d'exposition professionnelle majeure. De ce fait, l’évaluation des risques liés à l’exposition aux nanomatériaux requiert d’entreprendre des études de toxicologie sur des modèles cellulaires des voies aériennes. Dans ce manuscrit, les réponses cellulaires et moléculaires des macrophages alvéolaires de rat (NR8383) exposés à des nanoparticules d’oxydes métalliques : ZnO, ZnFe2O4, NiZnFe2O4, Fe2O3, TiO2-NM105 et TiO2-NRCWE001, ont été étudiées, en combinant des analyses toxicologiques classiques (caractérisation des nanoparticules par microscopie électronique à transmission et par diffusion dynamique de la lumière, évaluation de la cytotoxicité par tests WST-1 et libération de LDH); et de criblage moléculaire à haut débit (analyses de transcriptomique et de protéomique). Des cellules NR8383 ont été exposées aux nanoparticules ZnO, ZnFe2O4, NiZnFe2O4, Fe2O3, TiO2-NM105 et TiO2-NRCWE001 pendant 24 h ce qui a permis de déterminer une dose sub-toxique pour chaque nanoparticule à laquelle les macrophages ont été exposés pour l’analyse moléculaire. Quatre heures suite à l’exposition des cellules aux nanoparticules, de nombreux gènes et protéines étaient différentiellement exprimés. Le stress oxydant était la réponse biologique adverse suite à l’exposition des cellules aux nanoparticules composées de zinc. En revanche, l’inflammation était la principale voie activée dans les cellules exposées à la forme anatase et rutile des nanoparticules de TiO2. En conclusion, cette étude expose les « empreintes biologiques » des deux groupes de nanoparticules d’intérêt. Enfin, notre étude combinée à des travaux antérieurs de la littérature pourraient aussi être profitables pour valider les biomarqueurs d’exposition et d’effets aux nanomatériaux suggérés afin de prédire les effets biologiques adverses. / As a consequence of the extension of the use of nanoparticles in different industrial sectors, the number of potentially exposed workers continues to grow, without fully knowing the toxicological properties of these materials. Since nanoparticles can be aerosolized in the occupational atmosphere, inhalation is the major occupational exposure route. For this reason, risk assessment of exposure to nanomaterials requires toxicology studies to be conducted on cellular models of the airways. In this manuscript, the cellular and molecular responses of rat alveolar macrophages (NR8383) exposed to metallic oxide nanoparticles: ZnO, ZnFe2O4, NiZnFe2O4, Fe2O3, TiO2-NM105 and TiO2-NRCWE001, were studied, combining conventional toxicological analyzes (characterization of nanoparticles by transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering, evaluation of cytotoxicity by WST-1 assays and LDH release); and high throughput molecular screening (transcriptomic and proteomic analyzes). NR8383 cells were exposed to the ZnO, ZnFe2O4, NiZnFe2O4, Fe2O3, TiO2-NM105 and TiO2-NRCWE001 nanoparticles for 24 h which allowed for the determination of a sub-toxic dose for each nanoparticle to which the macrophages were exposed for molecular analysis. Four hours after exposure NR8383 to nanoparticles, many genes and proteins were differentially expressed. Oxidative stress was the adverse biological response following exposure of cells to nanoparticles composed of zinc. In contrast, inflammation was the main activated pathway in cells exposed to the anatase and rutile form of TiO2 nanoparticles. In conclusion, this study exposes the "biological fingerprints" of the two groups of nanoparticles of interest. Finally, our study, combined with previous literature studies, could also be beneficial in validating biomarkers of exposure and effects of nanomaterials suggested in order to predict adverse biological effects.

Le graphite est le matériau d’électrode négative utilisé actuellement dans les batteries lithium-ion commerciales. Celui-ci souffre malheureusement d’une capacité spécifique relativement faible (372 mAh.g-1) ; son remplacement par un matériau de conversion comme l’oxyde ZnFe2O4, de capacité théorique plus élevée (1001 mAh.g-1) permettrait d’augmenter la capacité de stockage des batteries lithium-ion. Travailler avec des nanoparticules de ZnFe2O4 permettrait également de limiter l’expansion volumique à laquelle est soumis le matériau en cours de cyclage tout en améliorant la cinétique des ions lithium. Des nanopoudres ZnFe2O4 ont été synthétisées au Laboratoire Edifices Nanométriques (LEDNA) du CEA par la méthode de pyrolyse laser. Cette méthode de synthèse flexible a permis d’obtenir des nanopoudres d’oxydes zinc-fer de morphologies différentes grâce à l’ajustement de différents paramètres expérimentaux (précurseurs utilisés, choix et débit des gaz). Les performances électrochimiques de ces nanomatériaux ont été évaluées en demi-cellule face à une contre-électrode de lithium métallique. Des cyclages galvanostatiques à différentes vitesses ont été réalisés à l’Université Technologique de Nanyang (NTU) à Singapour. Les mécanismes fondamentaux régissant le stockage du lithium dans l’oxyde ZnFe2O4 mais aussi dans un mélange ZnO/Fe2O3 ont été étudiés par le biais de caractérisations operando (DRX, 57Fe Mössbauer), en collaboration avec l’Institut Charles Gerhardt de l’université de Montpellier (ICGM). Ces travaux de thèse ont permis de mettre en évidence les performances électrochimiques prometteuses d’une morphologie spécifique de ZnFe2O4 consistant en une population de taille bimodale de particules, ainsi que d’identifier les réactions de lithiation et de délithiation lors des cyclages. / Graphite is currently used as negative electrode material in commercial lithium-ion batteries. Unfortunately, this material suffers from a relatively low specific capacity (372 mAh.g-1). Its substitution by a conversion material with a higher specific capacity as ZnFe2O4 (1001 mAh.g-1) would be interesting to increase the capacity of lithium-ion batteries.The use of nanomaterials can also limit the volumetric expansion of the electrode during cycling and enhance lithium ions kinetics.ZnFe2O4 nanopowders were synthesized in the Nanometric Structures Laboratory at the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission) by laser pyrolysis. This flexible synthesis method allowed the production of zinc iron oxides nanopowders with different morphologies, depending on the chosen experimental parameters (precursors, choice of gases and flow rates). Electrochemical performances were then evaluated vs. metallic lithium at the Energy Lab of Nanyang Technological University. Fundamental lithium storage mechanisms for ZnFe2O4 oxide were investigated by operando characterizations (XRD and 57Fe Mössbauer) and compared with those of a ZnO/Fe2O3 mixture. This study was realized in collaboration with the Charles Gerhardt Institute (University of Montpellier).This works highlighted the promising electrochemical performances of a specific morphology of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles, consisting in a bimodal size population of particles, and allowed the deeper understanding of the lithiation and delithiation reactions.

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Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T17:19:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 elementos pre-textuaus.pdf: 86552 bytes, checksum: b4f9afc7367b0456da6227d06b49d099 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-06-29 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Blackeart malleable iron samples were galvanized using twenty different zinc bath compositions. Each bath was made with different concentration and combinations of bismuth, nickel, tin and aluminium. These additions aim not only to substitute lead, a hazardous element to the environment, but also to reduce coating thickness, usually higher than established by standards due to the great reactivity between cast iron and zinc bath. Additional studies were made to check the corrosion resistance and to check the maintenance or intensity of the coating s brightness. When using just bismuth and nickel additions to the zinc bath, it wasn t observed a considerable coating thickness reduction, but bismuth influenced bath fluidity, favoring better zinc draining and formation of more compacted and defined zinc-iron compounds. It was observed that bismuth decreased the coating s corrosion resistance, while nickel can increase the corrosion resistance when the bath has small bismuth concentrations. Tin addictions reduced the coating thickness when used together with bismuth and nickel addictions. However, tin did not only reduce the corrosion resistance, but also decreased the coating s brightness. Highest aluminium concentrations reduced the coating s thickness considerably when compared to the coating s thickness of the samples galvanized in the other baths. Aluminium also increased corrosion resistance when compared to the coatings of the samples galvanized in baths containing bismuth, nickel and tin. However excessive coating thickness reduction, caused by highest aluminium addictions to the bath, reduced corrosion resistance. Highest aluminium addictions were totally favorable to the coating s brightness. The combination of bismuth, nickel, tin and aluminium were effective on coating thickness reduction and some of these combinations also provided greater rust resistance and shinier coatings. Hence, the chemical elements added weren t detrimental to the environment and they are good alternatives to substitute lead in the hot-dip galvanizing process. / Amostras de ferro fundido maleável preto foram galvanizadas em vinte diferentes banhos de zinco, cada qual composto por concentrações e combinações variadas de bismuto, níquel, estanho e alumínio. Além de substituir o chumbo, um elemento tóxico e nocivo ao meio ambiente, objetiva-se com estas adições a redução da espessura do revestimento galvanizado, normalmente em excesso ao estabelecido em norma devido à grande reatividade dos ferros fundidos com o banho de zinco. Estudos adicionais foram realizados para a verificação da resistência à corrosão e para a verificação da manutenção ou intensificação do brilho dos revestimentos. Utilizando adições somente de bismuto e níquel ao banho de zinco não foi observada uma redução considerável da espessura do revestimento, mas o bismuto influenciou na fluidez do banho favorecendo o melhor escorrimento do zinco e a formação de fases zinco-ferro mais compactas e definidas. Observou-se que o bismuto diminuiu a resistência à corrosão dos revestimentos, mas o níquel pode aumentar a resistência à corrosão quando se têm adições menores de bismuto ao banho. Adições de estanho reduziram a espessura de camada quando utilizadas em conjunto com adições de bismuto e níquel, mas o estanho foi prejudicial à resistência à corrosão além de diminuir o brilho dos revestimentos. O alumínio em concentrações mais elevadas tornou as espessuras dos revestimentos consideravelmente menores quando comparadas às espessuras dos revestimentos galvanizados nos outros banhos estudados. O alumínio ainda aumentou a resistência à corrosão dos revestimentos em relação aos revestimentos galvanizados nos banhos contendo bismuto, níquel e estanho. Contudo a redução excessiva da espessura da camada, proporcionada por adições maiores de alumínio, fez com que a resistência à corrosão diminuísse novamente. Adições de maiores teores de alumínio foram totalmente favoráveis ao aumento do brilho dos revestimentos. A combinação de elementos químicos como o bismuto, níquel, estanho e alumínio mostrou-se efetiva na redução da espessura de camada, sendo que algumas destas combinações também proporcionaram maiores valores de resistência à corrosão e revestimentos com brilhos mais intensos. Além disso, os elementos químicos adicionados não são nocivos ao meio ambiente, sendo boas alternativas para substituir o chumbo na galvanização por imersão a quente. Palavras-chave: galvanização por imersão a quente, espessura de camada, resistência à corrosão, compostos intermetálicos zinco-ferro.

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Arbeit ist die Oberflächenmodifizierung von drei industriell bedeutenden Metallen, Eisen, Zink und Kupfer, sowie den Oxiden von Zink und Eisen, mit wasserlöslichen Polyvinyl-formamid-Polyvinylamin-Copolymeren (PVFA-co-PVAmen). Der Einfluss des pH-Wertes, des Hydrolysegrades der PVFA-co-PVAme, und der Einfluss von im wässrigen Medium ablaufenden Redoxprozessen an den Metalloberflächen auf die adsorbierte Polymermenge, wurden studiert. Ferner werden polymeranaloge Reaktionen des PVAms bzw. PVAm-modifizierter Metall- und Metalloxidpulver mit Kohlendioxid, ein Multischichtaufbau mit PVAm und Natriumpolyacrylat, als auch die Hydrophobierung durch Maleinsäureanhydridcopolymere beschrieben. Zur Charakterisierung der polymermodifizierten Oberflächen wurde die XPS, die DRIFT-Spektroskopie und die Sorptiochromie genutzt. Besonders der Sorptiochromie wurde aufgrund der hohen Sensitivität ein hoher Stellenwert in der vorliegenden Arbeit eingeräumt. Das Konzept der Sorptiochromie wurde zum ersten Mal auf Metalloberflächen angewendet. Ein zweiter zentraler Aspekt der Arbeit war deshalb die Suche nach Sondenmolekülen, die geeignet waren Polaritätsparameter farbiger Metalloxid- und Metallpulver zu ermitteln. Hierfür wurden das solvatochrome und acidochrome Verhalten, sowie die Wechselwirkungen von Barbituratfarbstoffen mit Merocyaninstruktur mit Metallionen, Metall- und Metalloxidoberflächen studiert.