Abstract This study developed and characterized a method for controlled deposition of thin films of hydroxyapatite on titanium surfaces. Thirty-three titanium cylinders were randomly divided: negative control/polished (A), acid etched (B) and coated by hydroxyapatite (C). Acid etch was performed in an aqueous solution of nitric acid. The cylinders were subjected to coating by a thin film of hydroxyapatite with dip-coating method. These cylinders were submitted to a pre-heat treatment 450°C/10 minutes and 800°C/2 hours. Scanning electron microscopy analysis demonstrated a homogeneous and smooth surface (A), an irregular and porous surface (B) and a crystalline deposition (C). The X-ray energy dispersive analysis showed characteristic elements of hydroxyapatite (C). Analysis by X-ray diffraction showed the presence of characteristic peaks of hydroxyapatite, corresponding to the structural composition of hydroxyapatite. Cell viability (MTT-assay in NIH-3T3-Cells) test demonstrated no differences between the groups. Titanium surfaces coated with a hydroxyapatite film by the dip-coating method suggest adequate control of deposition of thin films of hydroxyapatite and similar cell viability using mouse fibroblasts.

Abstract High-density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced with cellulose from rice husk (RH) were prepared and studied. The RH biomass was submitted to acid extraction and bleaching process and then analyzed for its cellulose extraction efficiency by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). After that, the RH cellulose (RHC) was incorpored to the HDPE matrix by melt blending with different filler contents (5, 10 and 15 wt%), and then characterized in terms of mechanical properties and morphology. The RHC incorporation in the HDPE matrix resulted in an increase in elastic modulus regardless the filler content added; also, the impact resistance was maintained for RHC contents up to 10%. The morphological analysis of the composites showed that the cellulose was well dispersed in the matrix, which contributed to the improvement of the final rigidity of these materials, indicating the feasibility of incorporating this residue in the production of HDPE composites.

O presente trabalho apresenta a obtenção de maior flexibilidade e elasticidade de uma matriz de cimento Portland de alta resistência inicial (CPV) adquirida a partir da adição de fibras de eucalipto puras e tratadas com tetraetilortossilicato TEOS 98%. As fibras utilizadas foram caracterizadas quanto à morfologia, através de microscopia óptica e com o emprego do software Anatomic MIPro, e quanto à absorção de água, para a verificação da eficiência da impregnação do TEOS 98%. Para a obtenção dos compósitos foram formuladas massas de cimento com adição de fibras de eucalipto puras e tratadas nos teores de 2%, 5% e 10% em massa. Os compósitos foram caracterizados quanto a absorção de água, porosidade aparente e módulo de elasticidade (MOE) a partir da resistência à flexão a três pontos. A análise foi comparativa entre os compósitos de cimento-fibras de eucalipto e uma massa pura de cimento Portland de alta resistência inicial. Os resultados mostraram que os maiores valores de reforço foram obtidos no compósito aditivado com 2% de fibra de eucalipto tratada com TEOS 98%, visto que neste se obtiveram os maiores MOE, caracterizando maior controle de fissuras e de absorção de energia após a fratura da matriz de cimento.

This paper presents the attainment of higher flexibility and elasticity in a high initial strength (CPV) Portland cement matrix, achieved through the addition of pure eucalyptus fibers treated with tetraethylorthosilicate TEOS 98%. The fibers used were characterized by their morphology through optical microscopy and through the use of anatomic MIPRO software; its water absorption properties were analysed using the TEOS 98% impregnation efficiency test. In order to obtain the composites, cement masses were formulated with the addition of pure eucalyptus fibers and treated at concentrations of 2%, 5% and 10% by weight. The composites were characterised for water absorption, porosity, and modulus of elasticity (MOE), measuring their flexural strength at three points. A comparative analysis was done between the cement-eucayptus fiber composite and a high initial resistance Portland cement mass. The results showed that the highest valores de reforço were achieved in the cement with 2% eucalyptus fiber treated with 98% TEOS, since that cement presented the highest MOE values, presenting more fissure control and energy absorption after cement matrix fracture.