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  • IPEN-DOC 25560

    MADI FILHO, TUFIC ; FERREIRA, ELSON B.; PEREIRA, MARIA da C.C. ; BERRETTA, JOSE R. . Use of the neutron activation analysis technique to determine heavy metals in Nicotiana tabacum solanaceae. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RADIATION AND APPLICATIONS IN VARIOUS FIELDS ON RESEARCH, 6th, June 18-22, 2018, Ohrid, Macedonia. Proceedings... Nis, Serbia: RAD Association, 2018. p. 174-180. DOI: 10.21175/RadProc.2018.38

    Abstract: Tobacco addiction has been mentioned as a leading cause of preventable illnesses and premature disability since tobacco smoking is the main cause of lung cancer and one of the factors that most contribute to the occurrence of heart diseases, among others. The herbaceous species Nicotiana tabacum is a plant of the solanaceae family used for tobacco production. Some authors have conducted research about heavy metals and the toxicity of tobacco. It is, frequently, found in low concentrations in the ground, superficial and underground waters, even though they do not have environmental anthropogenic contributions. However, with the increase of industrial activities and mining together with the agrochemical use of contaminated organic and inorganic fertilizers, an alteration of the geochemical cycle occurs. As a consequence, the natural flow of that materials increases and release into the biosphere, where they are often accumulated in the superior layer of the ground, accessible to the roots of the plants. During planting and plant development, fertilizers and insecticides, including organochlorines and organophosphates, are used; consequently, the smoke from cigarette smoking presents various toxic substances, including heavy metals, such as Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn) and Antimony (Sb). Elements studied in this work. The procedures for the preparation of the samples were carried out in our laboratories and submitted to irradiation with thermal neutrons at IPEN/CNEN-SP, in the IEA-R1 research reactor. The irradiated material was, then, analyzed by gamma spectrometry, using a high purity germanium detector (HPGe).

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  • IPEN-DOC 24822

    WEBLER, G.D.; RODRIGUES, W.C.; SILVA, A.E.S.; SILVA, A.O.S.; FONSECA, E.J.S.; DEGENHARDT, M.F.S.; OLIVEIRA, C.L.P.; OTUBO, L. ; BARROS FILHO, D.A.. Use of micrometric latex beads to improve the porosity of hydroxyapatite obtained by chemical coprecipitation method. Applied Surface Science, v. 436, p. 141-151, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.11.218

    Abstract: Hydroxyapatite is one of the most important biomaterials whose application mainly extends to implants and drug delivery. This work will discuss the changes in the pore size distribution of hydroxyapatite when there are latex beads present during the synthesis. These changes were monitored using different techniques: small angle X-ray scattering, X-ray diffraction, thermal gravimetrical analysis, N2 adsorption, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Latex beads and hydroxyapatite form a single nanocomposite with well-distinguished inorganic and organic phases. Latex bead removal in the temperature range of 300–600 ◦C did not modify the original crystalline structure of hydroxyapatite. However, the latex beads favored an increase in the adsorption capacity of mesopores at temperatures higher than their glassy transition (Tg). The main result of this research work consists on the increase of surface area and pore size distribution obtained after the removal of latex beads template. Latex beads have been used in a different approach changing the porosity of hydroxyapatite scaffolds not only introducing new routes for cell integration but also broadening the pore size distribution which can result in a more high efficiency for drug release in living cells.

    Palavras-Chave: apatites; hydroxy compounds; biological materials; composite materials; surface properties; chemical reactions; synthesis

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  • IPEN-DOC 25584

    ROSSETTI, DILCE R.; GRIBEL, ROGERIO; TOLEDO, PETER M.; TATUMI, SONIA H.; YEE, MARCIO; TUDELA, DIEGO R.G.; MUNITA, CASIMIRO S. ; COELHO, LUIZ de S.. Unfolding long-term Late Pleistocene–Holocene disturbances of forest communities in the southwestern Amazonian lowlands. Ecosphere, v. 9, n. 10, p. e02457-1 - e02457-32, 2018. DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.2457

    Abstract: Linking the distribution of plant species to geology has generally been biased by the oversimplification of landscape evolution and the lack of understanding of complex geological processes. The Amazonian lowlands have forests in different successional stages, and a growing perception is that such heterogeneity results from long-term environmental changes. This hypothesis is investigated by designing an analytical model based on past and present-day vegetation and successions of the plant communities, combined with an advanced understanding of geological history. An area of southwestern Amazonia was selected for floristic inventories, and we interpreted the paleovegetation based on C/N and d13C analyses of sedimentary organic matter. These data were examined in the context of the geological evolution on the basis of new sedimentological and chronological data. The topographically high Late Pleistocene deposits had continuous and highly diversified late-successional terra firme forests as well as local fluvial paleolandforms of younger ages with less diversified campinarana forests. Late Pleistocene–Holocene terrains in intermediate elevations had terra firme forests, but shorter trees with lower basal areas and ecotonal forests appeared near the confines of the forest–savanna, while Holocene deposits recorded only seasonally flooded varzea forests. Several deposits of Late Pleistocene and Late Pleistocene–Holocene age recorded an expansion of C4 terrestrial plants before the establishment of the forest from ~20,000 cal yr BP to 7578 cal yr BP, which is not related to past arid episodes. We recorded forests with onsets at 6130–3533 cal yr BP, 3402–2800 cal yr BP, and 1624–964 cal yr BP to terra firme, varzea, and ecotonal forests, respectively. However, not all forests have reached maturity stages due to their location on terrains with a diverse history of terrace downcutting and deposition, which had a direct impact on local hydrology with the interaction of topographic gradients. The hydrology of the study area was also controlled by the distance from the main river valley. Capturing long-term disturbances over this region of still pristine forests may help elucidate the potential mechanisms that also determine trends in tree growth and forest diversity in other Neotropical regions.

    Palavras-Chave: geologic history; pleistocene epoch; natural occurrence; forests; ecosystems; quaternary period; sedimentary basins; luminescence; radioisotopes; amazon river

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  • IPEN-DOC 25989

    GOMES, DANIEL de S. ; SILVA, ANTONIO T. e . Uncertainty evaluation and sensitivity analysis under accident scenarios. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, 26th, July 22-26, 2018, London, England. Proceedings... New York, NY, USA: ASME, 2018. p. 1-8. DOI: 10.1115/ICONE26-81020

    Abstract: Nuclear power units need to operate conditioned the lowest risk possible. Safety analysis must use paired models, combining probabilistic and deterministic methods. In this study, FRAPCON and FRAPTRAN codes were used to simulate an idealized test based on IFA-650 series, carried out within Halden program. Nuclear systems work to depend on uncertainty values that must be quantified and propagated. The sources of uncertainties can be divided among physical models, boundary conditions, and mechanical tolerances. Eight physical models that can be configured, such as thermal conductibility, and fission gas release. Mechanical tolerances introduced by fuel fabrication are deviations that must propagate throughout of the system. To measure the effects produced by uncertainties were used correlation coefficients between entry and exit. Uncertainties contained on input values are spread to measure the impact created on safety limits. The method adopted used 96 samples to achieve the 95% of probability and 95% of confidence level.

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  • IPEN-DOC 25153

    BORGES, EDUARDO M. ; SABUNDJIAN, GAIANE ; DAURIA, FRANCESCO; PETRUZZI, ALESSANDRO. Uncertainty calculation in small break LOCA in the emergency core cooling system connected to the hot leg of Angra 2 nuclear power plant. International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, v. 12, n. 2, p. 139-160, 2018.

    Abstract: Owing to the occurrence of nuclear accidents, worldwide nuclear regulatory organisations included the analysis of accidents considered as design basis accidents – Loss of Coolant Accident (large and small-break, LBLOCA or SBLOCA) – in the safety analysis reports of nuclear facilities. In Brazil, the tool selected by the licensing authority, Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN), is RELAP5 Code. The aim of this paper is the evaluation of the performance of the Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) of Angra 2 nuclear reactor during SBLOCA. In this study, the RELAP5 code and the Code Internal Assessment of Uncertainty (CIAU) were used to simulate and analyse the uncertainties of the results. The postulated accident is the SBLOCA in the hot leg connected to the ECCS described in the Final Safety Analysis Report of Angra 2 (FSAR/A2). The results from this study were satisfactory when compared with the FSAR/A2.

    Palavras-Chave: reactor safety; regulations; power reactors; international regulations; loss of coolant; sbloca; lbloca; computer codes; radiation protection; eccs; safety analysis; risk assessment; angra-2 reactor

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  • IPEN-DOC 25518

    WETTER, NIKLAUS U. ; JIMENEZ-VILLAR, ERNESTO . Ultra-high efficiency and low threshold in random lasers. In: LATIN AMERICA OPTICS AND PHOTONICS CONFERENCE, November 12-15, 2018, Lima, Peru. Resumo expandido... Washington, DC, USA: OSA, 2018.

    Abstract: Random lasers hold the potential for cheap and coherent light sources, however, improvements in terms of efficiency and laser threshold are required. In this paper, we show two new strategies to increase efficiency and decrease the laser threshold.

    Palavras-Chave: lasers; randomness; nanoparticles; titanium oxides; solid state lasers; titanium compounds; rhodamines

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  • IPEN-DOC 25071

    BUENO, R.C.; MASOTTI, P.H.F. ; JUSTO, J.F.; ANDRADE, D.A. ; ROCHA, M.S. ; TORRES, W.M. ; MESQUITA, R.N. de . Two-phase flow bubble detection method applied to natural circulation system using fuzzy image processing. Nuclear Engineering and Design, v. 335, p. 255-264, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2018.05.026

    Abstract: Natural circulation cooling systems are currently used in new nuclear reactors. Over the last decades, research in these systems has focused in the study of flow and heat transfer parameters. A particular area of interest is the estimation of two-phase flow parameters by image processing and pattern recognition using intelligent processing. Several methods have been proposed to identify objects of interest in bubbly two-phase images. Edge detection is an important task to estimate flow parameters, in which the bubbles are segmented to obtain several features, such as void fraction, area, and diameter. However, current methods face difficulties in determining those parameters in high bubble-density two-phase flow images. Here, a new edge detection method is proposed to segment bubbles in natural circulation instability images. The new method (Fuzzy Contrast Standard Deviation – FUZCON) uses Fuzzy Logic and image standard deviation estimates of locally measured contrast levels. Images were obtained through an experimental circuit made of glass, which enables imaging flow patterns of natural circulation cycles at ambient pressure. The results indicated important improvements on edge detection efficiency for high void fraction estimation on high-density two-phase flow bubble images, when compared to classical detectors, without the need to use smoothing algorithms or human intervention.

    Palavras-Chave: bubbles; cooling systems; detection; fuzzy logic; image processing; natural convection; pattern recognition; two-phase flow; void fraction

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  • IPEN-DOC 25561

    SALES, T.S.N. ; BURIMOVA, A. ; CARBONARI, A.W. ; BOSCH-SANTOS, B. ; PEREIRA, L.F.D. . Tuning the dielectric response of HfO 2 nanoparticles by Si-doping. In: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON NANOPARTICLES-NANOMATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS, 3rd, January 22-25, 2018, Caparica, Portugal. Abstract... 2018.

    Abstract: The properties of bulk materials and corresponding nanostructures may differ significantly which leads to distinct scopes of their applications. As the miniaturization continues, nanostructures show great potential in microelectronics. Among others, nanostructured hafnium (IV) oxide (hafnia, HfO 2 ) has attracted considerable attention due to its chemical stability and physical characteristics 1 . It has high dielectric constant ( ∼ 25) and is relatively thermally stable (melting point at 3085 K) 2 . These qualities have made hafnia an alternative to SiO 2 for gate oxide layers in field-effect transistors, since the leakage current issue and consequent thickness limitations of silica were hindering miniaturization. Clearly, the features of HfO 2 can be further tuned by doping 3 . Understanding the relation between the macro-properties of such complex systems and their architecture at atomic scale should help select doping parameters adequate for particular applications. In this work 0at%, 5at% and 10at% Si-doped HfO 2 nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized via sol-gel method. Basic characterization included scanning/transmission electron microscopy, electron backscattering and X-ray diffraction. NPs were demonstrated to have spherical shape, sizes in the range of 10─40nm and monoclinic structure (m-HfO 2 ). Local structure and electronic environment of the samples was probed with perturbed angular correlation (PAC) spectroscopy. Sample irradiation resulted in the formation of 181 Hf isotopes (PAC probes 4 ) at several sites whose decay to 181 Ta is preferentially through an intermediate (metastable) state with lifetime depending strongly on local extra-nuclear fields. Thus, time distribution of decay probability provided information on the ambient of the probe. For undoped sample PAC data has revealed two distinct Hf sites, one of those possessing well-defined quadrupole frequency ν Q ≈ 750 MHz and electric field distribution asymmetry η ≈ 0.36. Site occupation raised with temperature from 16% at T = 473K to 75% at T = 1073K, which agrees with the results found in the literature for the quadrupole interactions of 181 Ta in m-HfO 2 4 . For the doped samples (both Si 5at% and 10at%) additional site was observed. Symmetrical electric field distribution ( η = 0) and a greater site fraction at T = 673─873K allowed to attribute it to a tetragonal phase of hafnia. First principles analysis has shown that doping m-HfO 2 with certain cations can induce the formation of tetragonal phase 5 . We emphasize that this phase is desirable for transistor applications since it is associated with the highest dielectric constant.

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  • IPEN-DOC 24811

    ZAMPIVA, RUBIA Y.S.; ACAUAN, LUIZ H.; VENTURINI, JANIO; GARCIA, JOSE A.M.; SILVA, DIEGO S. da ; HAN, ZHAOHONG; KASSAB, LUCIANA R.P.; WETTER, NIKLAUS U. ; AGARWAL, ANURADHA; ALVES, ANNELISE K.; BERGMANN, CARLOS P.. Tunable green/red luminescence by infrared upconversion in biocompatible forsterite nanoparticles with high erbium doping uptake. Optical Materials, v. 76, p. 407-415, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2018.01.004

    Observação: Corrigendum anexado. Optical Materials, v. 84, p. 899, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2018.05.080

    Abstract: Nanoparticles represent a promising platform for diagnostics and therapy of human diseases. For biomedical applications, these nanoparticles are usually coated with photosensitizers regularly activated in a spectral window of 530–700 nm. The emissions at 530 nm (green) and 660 nm (red) are of particular interest for imaging and photodynamic therapy, respectively. This work presents the Mg2SiO4:Er3+ system, produced by reverse strike co-precipitation, with up to 10% dopant and no secondary phase formation. These nanoparticles when excited at 985 nm show upconversion emission with peaks around 530 and 660 nm, although excitation at 808 nm leads to only a single emission peak at around 530 nm. The direct upconversion of this biomaterial without a co-dopant, and its tunability by the excitation source, renders Mg2SiO4:Er3+ nanoparticles a promising system for biomedical applications.

    Palavras-Chave: nanoparticles; biological materials; luminescence; erbium; doped materials; raman spectra; x-ray diffraction; raman spectroscopy; photoluminescence; scanning electron microscopy

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  • IPEN-DOC 25553

    PIERETTI, EURICO F. ; ANTUNES, RENATO A.; NEVES, MAURICIO D.M. das . Tribological evaluation of an optical fiber laser marked stainless steel for biomedical applications. In: CONGRESSO BRASILEIRO DE ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA, 26., 21-25 de outubro, 2018, Búzios, RJ. Anais... 2018. p. 1-6.

    Abstract: The effect of laser marking process on the tribological behaviour of ISO 5832-1 austenitic stainless steel (SS) on the friction coefficient and wear volume using ball-cratering wear tests was evaluated in this work. The laser marking process was carried out with a nanosecond optical fiber ytterbium laser at four different pulse frequencies. For comparison reasons, surfaces without laser treatments were also evaluated. A phosphate buffer solution (PBS) was used as lubricant. The wear tests were carried out during 10 min with PBS drip, solid spheres of AISI 316L SS with 1 inch in diameter and of 52-100 chrome steel, with 2 mm in diameter, were used as counter-bodies. The results indicated that the tribological behaviour is influenced by the laser marking process parameters used, and the wear rate is dependent of the normal force and the type of sphere.

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  • IPEN-DOC 24818

    IZIDORO, JULIANA de C. ; MIRANDA, CAIO da S. ; GUILHEN, SABINE N. ; FUNGARO, DENISE A. ; WANG, SHAOBIN. Treatment of coal ash landfill leachate using zeolitic materials from coal combustion by-products. Advanced Materials and Technologies for Environmental Applications, v. 2, n. 1, p. 177-186, 2018.

    Abstract: Three different zeolitic materials derived from coal combustion by-products (CCBs) were used to treat local coal ash landfill leachate at the same power plant. The zeolitic materials properties were characterized in terms of mineralogical composition (XRD), chemical composition (XRF), total carbon content, morphological analysis (SEM), specific surface area (BET method), cation exchange capacity (CEC), loss of ignition, pH, conductivity and bulk density. XRD indicated that sodalite zeolite was formed in all the samples after hydrothermal activation of CCBs. One zeolitic product from baghouse fly ash (ZFB) presented the lowest SiO2/Al2O3 ratio, highest CEC and specific surface area, thus having a high capacity in removal of heavy metal pollutants. The zeolitic products were efficient to reduce arsenic concentration to a value below the legislation. All zeolitic materials also showed a significant removal of Ni, Cd, Zn and Co except of Cr at a dose of 10 g L-1. Thus, this work provides a sustainable strategy to resolution of solid waste from power plants.

    Palavras-Chave: coal; fly ash; sanitary landfills; leachates; combustion; zeolites; waste water; water treatment; chemical composition

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  • IPEN-DOC 25408

    OLIVEIRA, G.L. ; ANDREOLI, M. ; GENOVA, L.A. ; SILVA, G.P. . Tratamentos alternativos para a eliminação de trincas em microesferas cerâmicas produzidas por gelificação interna / Alternative treatments to cracking elimination in ceramic microspheres produced by internal gelation. In: CONGRESSO BRASILEIRO DE ENGENHARIA E CIÊNCIA DOS MATERIAIS, 23., 04-08 de novembro, 2018, Foz do Iguaçu, PR. Anais... 2018. p. 1283-1294.

    Abstract: Neste trabalho sintetizou-se microesferas de oxido de titânio (TiO2) com o objetivo de estudar diversas rotas de lavagem, utilizando solventes não tóxicos que consigam extrair maior fração de orgânicos das microesferas e assim evitar o surgimento de trincas na etapa de calcinação. Foram estudadas lavagens em sistemas de ebulição a 95°C (água pura e mistura água+alcoóis) e tratamentos hidrotérmicos (microesferas imersas em água sob pressão de 2,1 atm a 134°C). Variou-se o tempo e a quantidade dos tratamentos, sendo caracterizada a eficiência desses por análise termogravimétrica. Aqueles que extraíram a maior quantidade de fase orgânica (mais eficientes) foram a ebulição na mistura água+isopropanol (cinco tratamentos de 20 minutos cada) e o tratamento hidrotérmico (por uma hora) extraindo, respectivamente, 60% e 79% da fração orgânica. Constatou-se a eficiência desses dois tratamentos pela observação das microesferas em microscópio eletrônico, onde não foram encontradas trincas nas microesferas.

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  • IPEN-DOC 25525

    SOUZA, ANDERSON L. de ; BOIANI, NATHALIA F. ; BORRELY, SUELI I. . Tratamento de efluentes provenientes da indústria curtidora, empregando acelerador de elétrons. In: CONGRESSO NACIONAL DE MEIO AMBIENTE, 15., 25-28 de setembro, 2018, Poços de Caldas, MG. Anais... 2018.

    Abstract: A indústria produtora de couros (também conhecida como curtume) coloca o país entre os maiores produtores do setor. O Brasil tem o maior rebanho comercial do mundo, exporta mais de 2 bilhões de dólares ao ano para 80 países e emprega mais de 40 mil pessoas. A indústria curtidora brasileira busca, estação após estação, produtos cada vez mais eficientes e ligados à sustentabilidade para os mais exigentes mercados nacionais e internacionais. A produção industrial mais limpa vem induzindo o desenvolvimento de tecnologias que permitam otimizar o uso das matérias primas, além da água. No que concerne ao efluente, composto de várias substâncias, como: óleos (animal, mineral, vegetal e sintético), gorduras, proteínas, corantes, agentes curtentes (cromo, titânio e tanino vegetal), resinas, amaciantes, depilantes (sulfeto de sódio), ainda é uma limitação que pode ser adequada com uso da tecnologia. Técnicas modernas como: separação por troca iônica, eletrodiálise, ultrafiltração, osmose reversa têm sido aplicadas para tratamento de efluentes industriais. Outras como o Processo de Oxidação Avançada, POA, utilizando aceleradores de feixe de elétrons. O efluente bruto foi irradiado com doses de 20 kGy, 30 kGy, 40 kGy e 50 kGy. A eficiência deste processo foi avaliada pela caracterização da matéria orgânica (DBO e DQO), e ensaio de toxicidade aguda com o microcrustáceo Daphnia similis. A radiação ionizante mostrou-se eficiente na degradação da matéria orgânica e na redução da toxicidade dos efluentes em estudo.

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  • IPEN-DOC 24791

    SCURO, N.L. ; SANTOS, P.G. ; UMBEHAUN, P.E. ; ANDRADE, D.A. ; ANGELO, E.; ANGELO, G.. Transient cfd analysis of the flow inversion of the nuclear research reactor IEA-R1. In: EUROPEAN RESEARCH REACTOR CONFERENCE, March 11-15, 2018, Munich, Germany. Proceedings... Brussels, Belgium: European Nuclear Society, 2018.

    Abstract: The IEA-R1 research reactor works with a downflow direction, but after pumps shutdown during a LOFA test, the reactor shutdown. The heat decay will be removed by natural convection, which is an upward flow, originating flow inversion. Using the Instrumented Fuel Element designed at the Institute for Energy and Nuclear Research (IPEN), the loss of flow accident (LOFA) was analyzed along instrumented fuel plates. The preliminary results showed temperature peaks during inversion, which is as much representative as in nominal operation at 3.5MW. Therefore, these experimental data lead a construction and validation of a transient three-dimensional numerical analysis for a single fuel channel using the ANSYS-CFX® commercial code. The numerical results show improvement in obtaining more properties, e.g., wall heat transfer coefficient, which is usually obtained through empirical correlations.

    Palavras-Chave: research reactors; mathematical models; iear-1 reactor; numerical data; loss of flow; loss of coolant; reactor accidents; reactor safety; criticality; computer codes; computerized simulation; fluid mechanics

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  • IPEN-DOC 25199

    BRITO, TARCISIO; JULIO, ALISON; BERNI, MATEUS; PONCIO, LISIANE de C.; BERNARDES, EMERSON S. ; ARAUJO, HELENA; SAMMETH, MICHAEL; PANE, ATTILIO. Transcriptomic and functional analyses of the piRNA pathway in the Chagas disease vector Rhodnius prolixus. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, v. 12, n. 10, p. e0006760-1 - e0006760-20, 2018. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006760

    Abstract: The piRNA pathway is a surveillance system that guarantees oogenesis and adult fertility in a range of animal species. The pathway is centered on PIWI clade Argonaute proteins and the associated small non-coding RNAs termed piRNAs. In this study, we set to investigate the evolutionary conservation of the piRNA pathway in the hemimetabolous insect Rhodnius prolixus. Our transcriptome profiling reveals that core components of the pathway are expressed during previtellogenic stages of oogenesis. Rhodnius' genome harbors four putative piwi orthologs. We show that Rp-piwi2, Rp-piwi3 and Rp-ago3, but not Rp-piwi1 transcripts are produced in the germline tissues and maternally deposited in the mature eggs. Consistent with a role in Rhodnius oogenesis, parental RNAi against the Rp-piwi2, Rp-piwi3 and Rp-ago3 results in severe egg laying and female adult fertility defects. Furthermore, we show that the reduction of the Rp-piwi2 levels by parental RNAi disrupts oogenesis by causing a dramatic loss of trophocytes, egg chamber degeneration and oogenesis arrest. Intriguingly, the putative Rp-Piwi2 protein features a polyglutamine tract at its N-terminal region, which is conserved in PIWI proteins encoded in the genome of other Triatomine species. Together with R. prolixus, these hematophagous insects are primary vectors of the Chagas disease. Thus, our data shed more light on the evolution of the piRNA pathway and provide a framework for the development of new control strategies for Chagas disease insect vectors.

    Palavras-Chave: trypanosoma; protozoa; insects; proteins; rna processing; drosophila; disease vectors

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  • IPEN-DOC 25526

    BOIANI, NATHALIA F. ; GARCIA, VANESSA S.G. ; TOMINAGA, FLAVIO K. ; BORRELY, SUELI I. . Toxicidade do Propranolol (comercial versus manipulado), e de sua mistura com o cloridrato de fluoxetina, quando tratado por radiação ionizante. In: CONGRESSO BRASILEIRO DE ECOTOXICOLOGIA, 15., 01-04 de setembro, 2018, Aracaju, SE. Resumo expandido... 2018.

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  • IPEN-DOC 25259

    FAUSTINO, M.G. ; LANGE, C.N. ; MONTEIRO, L.R. ; FURUSAWA, H.A. ; MARQUES, J.R. ; STELLATO, T.B. ; SOARES, S.M.V. ; SILVA, T.B.S.C. da ; SILVA, D.B. da ; COTRIM, M.E.B. ; PIRES, M.A.F. . Top down arsenic uncertainty measurement in water and sediments from Guarapiranga dam (Brazil). Journal of Physics: Conference Series, v. 975, p. 1-6, 2018. DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/975/1/012024

    Abstract: Total arsenic measurements assessment regarding legal threshold demands more than average and standard deviation approach. In this way, analytical measurement uncertainty evaluation was conducted in order to comply with legal requirements and to allow the balance of arsenic in both water and sediment compartments. A top-down approach for measurement uncertainties was applied to evaluate arsenic concentrations in water and sediments from Guarapiranga dam (São Paulo, Brazil). Laboratory quality control and arsenic interlaboratory tests data were used in this approach to estimate the uncertainties associated with the methodology.

    Palavras-Chave: arsenic; water pollution monitors; sediments; dams; water reservoirs; sediment-water interfaces; quality control

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  • IPEN-DOC 24392

    HARAGUCHI, MARCIO I.; CALVO, WILSON A.P. ; KIM, HAE Y.. Tomographic 2-D gamma scanning for industrial process troubleshooting. Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, v. 62, p. 235-245, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2017.09.004

    Abstract: Gamma scanning is a nuclear inspection technique widely used to troubleshoot industrial equipments in refineries and petrochemicals plants such as distillation columns and reactors. In this technique, a sealed radiation source and detector move along the equipment, and the intensity readouts generate the density profile of the equipment. Although many improvements have been introduced in recent years, the result of gamma scan still consists of a simple 1-D density plot. In this work, we present the tomographic gamma scanning that, using image reconstruction techniques, shows the result as a 2-D image of density distribution. Clearly, an image reveals more features of the equipment than a 1-D graph and many problems that could not be troubleshooted using the conventional technique can now be solved with this imaging technique. We use ART (Algebraic Reconstruction Technique) intercalated with total variation minimization filter. The use of total variation minimization leads to compressive sensing tomography, allowing to obtain good quality reconstruction from few irradiation data. We simulated the reconstruction of different density distributions. We applied the new technique to data obtained by irradiating with gamma rays phantoms that emulate industrial equipments. Finally, we present the result obtained by applying the innovative technique to real operating distillation column. It seems that the new technique has identified a problem in this equipment that is very difficult to detect using conventional gamma scan.

    Palavras-Chave: gamma radiation; gasers; gamma sources; electron scanning; tomography; distillation

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  • IPEN-DOC 25531

    ASFORA, VIVIANE K.; ANTONIO, PATRICIA L. ; GONÇALVES, JOSEMARY A.C. ; BARROS, VINICIUS S.M. de; BUENO, CARMEN C. ; KHOURY, HELEN J.; CALDAS, LINDA V.E. . TL and OSL response of CaF2:Tm for electron beam radiation processing. In: RUBIO, MARCELO (Ed.); TIRAO, GERMAN (Ed.) INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON RADIATION PHYSICS, 14th, October 7-11, 2018, Córdoba, Argentina. Abstract... Córdoba: Centro de Excelencia en Productos y Procesos, 2018. p. 303-303.

    Abstract: The use of electron beams for industrial applications has increased worldwide requiring accurate dosimetry systems to assure the quality of irradiated products. The radiochromic films and alanine/EPR dosimeters are often employed in electron beam radiation processing. The thermoluminescent (TL) and optically stimulated luminescent (OSL) dosimeters are mainly used for the electron beam dosimetry for radiotherapy applications. The aim of this work is to study the TL and infrared stimulated luminescence (IRSL) response of the calcium fluoride dosimeter doped with thulium (CaF2:Tm) for electron beam radiation processing. The pellets of CaF2:Tm (6mm in diameter and 1mm thickness) were produced via the solution combustion synthesis technique at the Nuclear Energy Department - UFPE. The individual TL and OSL sensitivities of a bach of these dosimeters were previously evaluated and 50 pellets with a standard deviation of 6% were selected to be used in this study. Irradiation was performed at the Radiation Technology Center at IPEN-CNEN/SP using 1.5MeV electron beam from a DC 1500/25/4 – JOB 188 accelerator covering the dose rate range 2-32kGy/s and doses from 0.5kGy up to 10kGy. The TL and OSL readings were carried out after a preheating at 100°C during 15min using a Riso TL/OSL reader, model DA-20. The TL measurements were taken with a heating rate of 2°C/s, in the range from 50°C to 350°C. The OSL readings were carried out with infrared stimulation with optical power attenuated to 20% during 240s. Residual thermoluminescent glow curves for IRSL were recorded after stimulation times. The reproducibility and stability of the TL and IRSL responses were also evaluated, as well as the dependence with different dose rates from 2kGy/s up to 32kGy/s. The results showed a deconvoluted TL glow curve with four components, being the main two TL peaks centred in the regions of 150°C and 200°C. The area of the TL peaks increases linearly with the absorbed dose up to 6kGy for all the dose rates evaluated. For doses higher than 6kGy, the TL response is sublinear with saturation around 10kGy. The IRSL curves of the dosimeters present a fast and a slow decaying IRSL signals. The total area of IRSL curves were measured for both different doses and dose rates. The correspondent results were linearly dependent on the absorbed dose and saturated in almost 10kGy. The IRSL residual TL glow curves exhibited a symmetrical decrease to the growing OSL signal. All the results presented regarding TL and IRSL response of CaF2:Tm have shown that these dosimeters are suitable for electron beam dosimetry in radiation processing.

    Palavras-Chave: electron beams; thermoluminescence; radiations; calcium fluorides; electron dosimetry; thulium; doped materials

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  • IPEN-DOC 24675

    ALMEIDA, S.B. ; VILLANI, D. ; SAKURABA, R.K.; REZENDE, A.C.P.; CAMPOS, L.L. . TL and OSL dosimetric characterization of different luminescent materials for clinical electron beams application in TSEB treatments. Journal of Luminescence, v. 198, p. 497-501, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2018.02.065

    Abstract: Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) play an important role in radiotherapy for the dosimetry of ionizing radiation. This type of dosimeter presents advantages that makes them a useful tool for measurements in anthropomorphic phantoms and in vivo dosimetry. Several dosimetric materials have been used in the radiotherapy sectors such as LiF, μLiF, CaSO4:Dy. The OSL dosimetry has also been widely applied using Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3:C). These dosimeters have advantages over TLDs due to their high sensitivity, extensive linearity in response to the dose, faster reading, possibility of multiple readings and the need to perform the heat treatment of the samples. The aim of this work was to compare and characterize, using TL and OSL techniques, different luminescent dosimeters (LiF, μLiF, CaSO4:Dy and Al2O3:C) to be applied in clinical electron beam used to TSEB treatments. Measurements were performed in order to study the applicability of these detectors as easy-to-take alternatives to calibration and measurements of TSEB treatments. Parameters such as dose-response curves; average sensitivity to radiation, intrinsic efficiency and energy and angular dependences were evaluated. The results show good agreement within CaSO4:Dy and TLD-100 measurements and, applying energy and angle dependence factors over the other two materials, all the four detectors can be applied as alternative easy-to-take dosimetric tools for commissioning and quality assurance of 6 MeV clinical electron beams used in TSEB treatments.

    Palavras-Chave: thermoluminescent dosimetry; radiotherapy; aluminium oxides; electron beams; electron dosimetry; ionizing radiations; luminescence; dosimetry; thermoluminescent dosemeters; performance; quality assurance; thermoluminescence

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