This work describes the synthesis of hydrogels of cellulose acetate (AC) crosslinked with 1,2,4,5-benzenotetracarboxylic dianhydride (PMDA). The crosslinking reaction was monitored by FTIR. Analysis of aromatic fragments from the alkaline hydrolysis of the gels by UV spectroscopy indicated that an increase in the stoichiometric ratio of dianhydride resulted in higher degrees of crosslinking. The non-porous nature of the gels was confirmed by analysis of nitrogen adsorption. Water absorption isotherms showed that as the temperature and degree of crosslinking increased, the percentage of water absorbed at equilibrium (%Seq) also increased. The hydrogels presented second order swelling kinetics.

Três origens diferentes de biodiesel (algodão, mamona e palma) foram adulteradas com óleo de soja cru, em concentrações variando de 1 a 40% (m/m). Estas amostras foram analisadas por espectrometria de infravermelho médio (MIR) e os seus espectros foram estudados em três diferentes faixas espectrais: espectro inteiro (4000-665 cm-1), e nas faixas de 1800-1700 cm-1 e 1800-1000 cm-1. Para determinar a origem do biodiesel utilizado no sistema adulterado, os dados espectrais foram analisados pela ferramenta análise de componentes principais (PCA) e a melhor segregação das origens foi obtida para o espectro inteiro (4000-665 cm-1). A variância explicada foi de 99%, para os três primeiros componentes. Para quantificar o óleo de soja cru foi aplicada a ferramenta mínimos quadrados parciais (PLS). Os melhores resultados foram obtidos para a região espectral de 1800-1000 cm-1, com valores de RMSEP (erro médio quadrático de previsão) variando de 1,10 a 1,47% (m/m).

Three different biodiesel sources (cotton, castor and palm) were adulterated with raw soybean oil at concentrations ranging from 1-40% (m/m). These samples were analyzed by infrared spectrometry (MIR) and their spectra were studied at three different spectral ranges: full spectrum (4000-665 cm-1), and the spectral ranges of 1800-1700 cm-1 and 1800-1000 cm-1. To determine the source of biodiesel used in the adulterated system, the data were analyzed by PCA (principal components analysis) spectral analysis tool and the best segregation of the sources was obtained at the range of 4000-665 cm-1. The explained variance was of 99% for the first three components. To quantify the raw soybean oil partial least squares (PLS) tool was applied. The best results were obtained for the spectral range of 1800-1000 cm-1, with values of RMSEP (root mean square error of prediction) varying from 1.10 to 1.47% (m/m).

Este trabalho descreve as sínteses de hidrogéis superabsorventes a base de acetato de celulose (AC), com grau de substituição 2.5, reticulado com dianidrido 3, 3', 4, 4' benzofenona tetracarboxílico (BTDA). As caracterizações das matérias primas foram realizadas por análises térmicas (TG/DTG) e espectroscopia na região do infravermelho (FTIR). O grau de substituição do acetato de celulose foi determinado por via úmida. A confirmação da reação de esterificação foi possível a partir da técnica de FTIR, espectroscopia UV-vis e análises térmicas (TG/DTG). A presença de poros no novo material foi analisada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e porosimetria (BET). A influência da concentração de dianidrido no meio reacional foi investigada, bem como a influência do aumento no grau de reticulação no comportamento térmico do material. Foram obtidas isotermas de absorção de água em diferentes temperaturas para os hidrogéis com diferentes graus de reticulação. Os coeficientes de difusão dos géis foram determinados, juntamente com a energia de ativação para o processo de inchamento usando a equação de Arrhenius. A entalpia de mistura do sistema gel-água foi determinada pela medida da quantidade máxima de água absorvida no equilíbrio a diferentes temperaturas, empregando a equação de Gibbs/Helmholtz.

This work describes the synthesis of hydrogels of cellulose acetate (AC), with a nominal degree of substitution DS = 2.5, cross-linked with 3,3',4,4' benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride (BTDA). The raw materials were characterized by thermal analysis (TG/DTG) and by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). DS of cellulose acetate was determined by titration with a known amount of standard NaOH solution. Hydrogels of BTDA were synthesized with 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 mol of BTDA/mol of AC. FTIR proved to be a suitable method to monitor the course of reactions and the progress of purification. UV-vis spectroscopy and analysis confirmed the esterification of the free hydroxyl groups. Surface modification of AC structure after the cross-linking reaction was analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and density and porosity of the hydrogels were determined by BET. The influence of the concentration of dianhydride on the time necessary for formation of the gel was investigated. The influence from the increase in the degree of cross-linking on the thermal behavior of the material was also documented. Water absorption isotherms were obtained for hydrogels with different reticulating agents and reticulation degrees at different temperatures. The Arrhenius equation was used to determine the diffusion coefficient of the different hydrogels at distinct temperatures and the threshold energy for the swelling process. The enthalpy of mixture was determined through the measurement of the maximum quantity of water absorbed at equilibrium at different temperatures, with the Gibbs/Helmholtz equation.