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Fatigue behavior effect of shot peening associated to plasma nitriding surface treatment in F138 stainless steel
2023 - OLIVEIRA, ELOANA P.R. de; VICENTE, JOSE G.; OLIVEIRA, RENE R. de; COUTO, ANTONIO A.
Analysis of shot peening associated to plasma nitriding surface layers on austenitic stainless steel are conduced to verify the influence of the surface treatment in fatigue behavior. Shot peening can be used to increase fatigue resistance, due to the surface residual stress induced. Additionally, shot peening can be used as a previous plasma nitriding treatment to improve nitrogen atoms diffusion, increasing the layer hardness, thickness and fatigue resistance [1]. Thus, the aim of the present work is to study the effect of previous shot peening surface treatment in plasma nitrided F138 stainless steel fatigue properties. Specimens treated with plasma nitriding and shot peening associated to plasma nitriding were analyzed in high cycle fatigue tests. Previous shot peening treatment to plasma nitriding promoted a failure in lower strength values than reference specimens, and its similar to plasma nitride specimens. The result can be associated to roughness increase due to shot peening and plasma nitriding treatments, which can influence fatigue behavior as other surficial morphological characteristics of the formed layer [2]. Fracture surface were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and ductile fracture surface was observed in all conditions. In higher load conditions cracks and microcraks were formed on the sides of the specimen.
Evolution of residual stress on AISI D2 tool steel short time tempering
2023 - CONCI, MAYCOLN D.; OLIVEIRA, RENE R.; CENTENO, DANY M.A.; GOLDENSTEIN, HELIO; FARINA, PAULA F. da S.
Some parameters are used in an attempt to estimate a relationship between time and tempering heat treatment temperature of steels, among which the Hollomon-Jaffe parameter stands out [1]. This work aimed to study the evolution of residual stresses in short-time tempering treatment of AISI D2 tool steel, compared to conventional heat treatment of tempering [2]. The samples were treated in dilatometry for a better control of the thermal processing variables. Microstructural images were generated using optical and scanning electron microscopy, including mapping using EDS. Vickers microhardness measurements were performed. And the measurements of variations in residual stresses in each of the treatment stages and at the end of the treatment cycles were performed by analyzing the X-ray diffraction data using the Sen2Ψ technique [3]. The cycles composed of tempering in short times carried out at 500 ºC or 600 ºC, for 10 seconds or 1 minute, exhibited residual stress states similar to the conventional cycle, with a tendency towards neutrality of the residual stress state and high hardness values. The final residual stresses acquired by the AISI D2 tool steel in the thermal cycles studied, more specifically in the tempering, can be attributed to the precipitation of tempering carbides, which when carried out up to 600 ºC, occurs coherently, or at least partially coherently, to the matrix, producing the neutrality of residual stresses, but when tempering is carried out at 700 ºC, it leads to incoherent precipitation of carbides and matrix recrystallization, leading to an increase in compressive residual stresses and a reduction in the hardness of the material, regardless of the heat treatment time of tempering.
Effectiveness of modified lignin on poly(butylene adipateco-terephthalate)/poly(lactic acid) mulch film performance
2023 - BARROS, JANETTY J.P.; OLIVEIRA, RENE R.; LUNA, CARLOS B.B.; WELLEN, RENATE M.R.; MOURA, ESPERIDIANA A.B.
In this work, the biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/ poly(lactic acid) (PLA) blend (ECOVIO®) and lignin, a renewable and biodegradable natural polymer with high UV absorption and modified by gamma radiation were used to produce agriculture mulch films. Lignin was gammairradiated at 30 and 60 kGy. The irradiated and non-irradiated lignin content of 2 wt% was incorporated into PBAT/PLA blend matrix using a twin-screw extruder and extrusion blown film to prepare flexible films. PBAT/PLA/LIGNIN films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), x-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), tensile tests, contact angle, and UV–Vis analysis. FTIR spectra showed partial miscibility between PBAT/PLA and lignin, being intensified in irradiated lignin compounds. The DSC and XRD results confirmed that the degree of crystallinity of the blends was not significantly influenced by lignin addition. FE-SEM images showed better dispersion and miscibility in PBAT/PLA/Irradiated lignin. Miscibility improvement provided by irradiated lignin promoted better mechanical properties, mainly with lignin irradiated at 60 kGy. PBAT/PLA/LIGNIN films containing 2 wt% showed excellent UV-barrier property and greater hydrophobicity. Summing up, incorporation of low contents of irradiated lignin could be an interesting alternative to produce biodegradable UV-blocking agriculture mulch films.
Cement-based composites incorporating pseudoboehmite nanomaterials
2023 - PACHECO, CAROLINE V.; PERES, RENATO M.; CARRIERI, GABRIELA; MINUSSI, GIULIA R.; ZAMBRANA, GUIDO P.; KANG, JESSICA S.H.; OLIVEIRA, RENE R. de; LIMA, NELSON B. de; BERNUSSI, AYRTON; WARZYWODA, JULIUSZ; MUNHOZ, ANTONIO H.
Pseudoboehmite is a hydrated aluminum oxyhydroxide obtained from inorganic precursors by the sol-gel process. It is used as a precursor to alumina and as a reinforcement in obtaining nanocomposites. Cement-reinforced composites with this nanomaterial were obtained in concrete and mortar. Pseudoboehmite with sodium polyacrylate was used to promote a deflocculation of pseudoboehmite particles, which tend to agglomerate in the material. The obtained material was added to the concrete to improve its workability and strength. The new concrete was characterized by slump tests and mechanical tests. Our results revealed that the incorporation of pseudoboehmite with sodium polyacrylate significantly increased the compressive strength and improved the workability of the concrete. Multiple experiments evaluated compressive strength, ultrasound speed, and nanomaterial characterization. Using the Weibull method in mortars, we verified that the pseudoboehmite brought visible benefits as the characteristic stress increased by 17.5%. This increase was observed with the addition of 3% by weight of pseudoboehmite.
Synthesis of pseudoboehmite nanoparticles and use in simvastatin drug delivery
2022 - VICENTE, MARCOS A.A.H.; SILVA, LEONARDO G.A.; LIMA, NELSON B.; OLIVEIRA, RENE R.; BERNUSSI, AYRTON; SARMENTO, BRUNO; BARBOSA, ISABELLA T.F.; MUNHOZ JUNIOR, ANTONIO H.
Pseudoboehmite is an aluminium compound with a structure similar to that of boehmite. The unit cell of the pseudoboehmite is slightly larger than that of the boehmite because of the greater incorporation of water in the same structure [1]. It has particles of nanometric dimensions and can be synthesized with extremely high purity. Several papers published in the literature show the potential of using this material in the controlled release of drugs, including cancer treatment [2,3]. Using drugs in complexes incorporated into polymer matrices and ceramic gels can lead to adequate control of gastrointestinal absorption when administered orally. Consequently, there is the possibility of promoting a gradual action through the progressive release of the drug, thus increasing its efficiency and reducing dose and toxicity. Previous studies have shown that pseudoboehmite is non-toxic and can be used for drug delivery. During the tests to determine the toxicity of this material, it was observed that the blood glucose content was reduced in mice that took pseudoboehmite by gavage. Since pseudoboehmite is obtained via low-cost inorganic synthesis, different physicochemical characteristics can be incorporated into this high purity medium. The formed structure was evaluated as a drug delivery system to establish a profile of the influence of the physicochemical properties of a molecule in the process of interaction with pseudoboehmite, a drug with recognized pharmacological activity, simvastatin (IUPAC name (1S,3R,7S,8S,8aR)-8-{2-[(2R,4R)-4-hydroxy-6-oxooxan-2-yl]ethyl}-3,7-dimethyl-1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-1-yl 2,2-dimethylbutanoate) was choose. It also emphasizes the importance of pseudoboehmite as a drug carrier, serving as a precursor to new therapeutic systems. The synthesis of pseudoboehmite from ammonium hydroxide and aluminium nitrate was optimized to release simvastatin in vitro. After absorption and hydrolysis in the liver to form the active β-hydroxy acid metabolite, simvastatin acts as a potent reversible, competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, an early and rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
Phases identification and quantification of AISI 316L produced by laser powder bed fusion
2022 - RIBEIRO, GLEICY de L.X.; CASTRO, RENATO S. de; PORTO, JOAQUIM F.B.; SILVA, LEANDRO S. da; GABRIEL, ANDRE H.G.; SANTOS, LUIS U. dos; TERADA, MAYSA; OLIVEIRA, RENE; COUTO, ANTONIO A.
The additive manufacturing process by powder bed fusion (L-PBF) consists of the incidence of a high power laser on the material that promotes the fusion and later the solidification layer by layer creating the 3D from a computational model. The main advantage of this process is the fabrication of objects with complex geometries. AISI 316L steel is widely used in the additive manufacturing process because it has good weldability. Due to good corrosion resistance, it is used as a biomaterial for the manufacture of implants. The high temperatures achieved in the L-PBF process can cause phase transformation, in which part of the austenitic phase (FCC) is transformed into the martensitic phase (CCC), affecting its corrosion resistance. The purpose of this work is the crystallographic characterization by X-ray diffraction of AISI 316L in powder form and after additive manufacturing by L-PBF. The powder used in the process was gas atomized, with an average particle diameter of 50 micrometers. The parts were manufactured using the Yb laser (wavelength 1060 nm) with a scan speed of 1200 mm/s and power of 147 W, 184 W and 211 W. The powder was characterized by SEM for morphological analysis and by X-ray diffraction for phase identification and quantification. The manufactured samples were characterized by SEM and MO, to observe the microstructure, and by X-ray diffraction to identify and quantify the phases present. After the additive manufacturing process, with the increase in laser power, it was possible to observe, in addition to the austenite, the presence of the ferritic phase.
Pseudoboehmite as a drug delivery system for acyclovir
2021 - PERES, RENATO M.; SOUSA, JESSICA M.L.; OLIVEIRA, MARIANA O. de; ROSSI, MAURA V.; OLIVEIRA, RENE R. de; LIMA, NELSON B. de; BERNUSSI, AYRTON; WARZYWODA, JULIUSZ; SARMENTO, BRUNO; MUNHOZ JUNIOR, ANTONIO H.
Herpes simplex virus is among the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections. Acyclovir is a potent, selective inhibitor of herpes viruses and it is indicated for the treatment and management of recurrent cold sores on the lips and face, genital herpes, among other diseases. The problem of the oral bioavailability of acyclovir is limited because of the low permeability across the gastrointestinal membrane. The use of nanoparticles of pseudoboehmite as a drug delivery system in vitro assays is a promising approach to further the permeability of acyclovir release. Here we report the synthesis of high purity pseudoboehmite from aluminium nitrate and ammonium hydroxide containing nanoparticles, using the sol–gel method, as a drug delivery system to improve the systemic bioavailability of acyclovir. The presence of pseudoboehmite nanoparticles were verified by infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction techniques. In vivo tests were performed with Wistar rats to compare the release of acyclovir, with and without the addition of pseudoboehmite. The administration of acyclovir with the addition of pseudoboehmite increased the drug content by 4.6 times in the plasma of Wistar rats after 4 h administration. We determined that the toxicity of pseudoboehmite is low up to 10 mg/mL, in gel and the dried pseudoboehmite nanoparticles.
The occurrence of a peripheral coarse grain zone (PCGZ) in extruded bars of AA 7108
2021 - SOUZA, SAUL H. de; PLAUT, RONALD L.; LIMA, NELSON B. de; OLIVEIRA, RENE R. de; PADILHA, ANGELO F.
Industrial-scale extruded profiles of AA 7108 with a rectangular section (25.60 mm x 15.95 mm) were used in this investigation. Some complementary microstructural analysis techniques, such as polarized light microscopy, EBSD (Electron Backscatter Diffraction) and X-ray diffraction were used to characterize the microstructure, focusing on the PCG zone. It was observed that the extruded profiles presented a totally recrystallized microstructure and a 300 μm layer of peripheral coarse grains. Additionally, the results showed that the PCGZ predominant grain orientation {311} <110> differs from the texture below the PCGZ (Goss and Cube components).
Synergistic effect of polylactic acid(PLA)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) blend and cellulose nanowhiskers for sustainable packaging applications
2020 - MOURA, E.A.; SANTOS, B.S.; OLIVEIRA, R.R.; RODRIGUES, R.C.
Conventional food packaging is in general, not recyclable, based on practically undegradable petroleum-derived polymers, and consequently not selectively collected. Concerns over their environmental impact and sustainability issues posed by their production and disposal and trends have increased interest and driven the effort to generate biobased and biodegradable packaging to replace or complement the conventional ones. The aims of this work are to investigate the development of biocomposite films composed of biodegradable polylactic acid(PLA)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) blend and cellulose nanowhiskers extracted from agro-waste and evaluate their potential use in sustainable food packaging application. Biocomposite films based on biodegradable PLA/PBAT blend containing 1-2 wt. % of cellulose nanowhiskers extracted from agro-waste were prepared by melt extrusion, using a twin-screw extruder machine and blown extrusion process. To evaluate the potential use in food packaging applications, the cellulose nanowhiskers' content on the morphological, mechanical and thermal properties of the as obtained biocomposite films has been assessed. In addition, cellulose nanowhiskers were characterized by TEM, DLS, XRD, and TG. The results showed that cellulose nanowhiskers addition leads to an important increase in thermal degradation temperature, melting enthalpy and tensile properties of biocomposite films. The increases in the melting enthalpy can be attributed to the increase in the crystallinity of PBAT/PLA biocomposite as a result of cellulose nanowhiskers' addition. Morphology and thermal tests were related to the properties of the films and confirmed that cellulose nanowhiskers were homogeneously dispersed into the matrix. Based on the results, this research demonstrated that the use of biodegradable polymer blend and cellulose nanowhiskers extracted from agro-waste represents an interesting alternative for the production of flexible biocomposite films for sustainable food packaging applications and for the development of eco-friendly technologies.
Effect on flame propagation in recycled expanded polystyrene with flame retardant/white clay/titanium dioxide nanocomposite
2020 - BARTOLOMEI, S.S.; BARTOLOMEI, M.R.; MOURA, E.M.; WIEBECK, H.; OLIVEIRA, R.R.
Polystyrene is widely used in construction due to its properties such as low density, heat resistance, durability and ease of processing and molding. However, it is highly flammable, releases a lot of heat and toxic smoke when exposed to a flame. However, in order for a material to be applied in habitable indoor environments, it must comply with fire safety standards, which predict the behavior of materials during their burning. Halogenated flame retardants have been used to reduce the spread of flame, but they are toxic and polluting, so more environmentally friendly products are being developed. Polymeric nanocomposites, formed by inorganic nanoparticles, have many advantages in flame retardation, such as low heat release rate, low smoke and toxic gas production. Alternatively, the organofilized, exfoliated or polymer-intercalated montmorillonite clay (MMT) can be used to form a nanocomposite with greater flame resistance. However, for the clay to achieve the results required by the standards, it is necessary to add a large amount of particles, which generates agglomerates in the material and losses in the mechanical properties. Therefore, the use of clays to improve flame resistance to the material must be accompanied by the use of other flame retardants. Thus clay will provide reduction in flammability and secondary flame retardant will provide ignition resistance. The addition of other particles, together with clay, can corroborate with the reduction in flame spread of the material, with titanium dioxide being used to increase thermal stability, UV light stability, mechanical properties as well as reduction in flame spread. In this work expanded polystyrene (EPS) from construction waste, with flame retardant in its composition, was recycled and plasticized with glycerol. In this polymeric matrix was added white clay and titanium dioxide in order to maintain the flameproof properties and improve the mechanical and thermal properties of the material. The results showed that it is possible to recycle EPS and maintain flame self-extinguishing through the material even in the presence of glycerol as plasticizer. The addition of white clay improved the mechanical properties of the material and increased thermal stability, but impaired the fire behavior of the material, ceasing to self-extinguish the flame immediately after extinguishing the external flame. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) kept the mechanical and thermal properties unchanged and reduced flame propagation in the specimen when compared to the results of clay nanocomposite.