The known biotechnological properties of chitosan and the recent biological activities attributed to polysaccharides from Agaricus brasiliensis have been of interest to obtain films constituted by these two polymers. The glucans obtained from the mushroom inhibited about 96.5% of the ferrous ion, besides not promoting a significant increase of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme (LDH), which indicates that the polysaccharide is able to inhibit the production of radical species and also presents low cytotoxicity to the biological systems. The results of spectroscopy analyses in the infrared region (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction suggest an existing electrostatic interaction between the substances. A reduction in the films’ swelling capacity was observed with an increase in the polysaccharide content in the composition. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed greater surface density of the films. In convening the biological properties of the substances, it is expected that this study raises interest in evaluating the films and their capacity for healing wounds and burns.

O ligante asfáltico de petróleo é comumente empregado na pavimentação de ruas e estradas de rodagem. Esse material contém hidrocarbonetos policíclicos aromáticos (HPAs) e diversos outros componentes alifáticos e aromáticos. Os HPAs são compostos poluentes que podem induzir problemas de saúde. Este trabalho tem como objetivo extrair e caracterizar os HPAs presentes no ligante asfáltico e suas concentrações. Dispersão de Matriz em Fase Sólida foi utilizada como técnica para a extração dos HPAs. Para análise e caracterização foram utilizadas as técnicas de Cromatografia Gasosa e Microscopia de Tunelamento. Quinze dos HPAs prioritários listados pela USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) e também coroneno foram encontrados nas amostras analisadas.

The asphalt binder, derived from petroleum, commonly employed in road paving contains PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) and a variety of other aliphatic and aromatic compounds. PAHs are pollutants that can induce health problems. This work aims to extract and characterize the PAHs in samples of asphalt binder and its concentration. Matrix solid phase dispersion was used as a technique for extraction of the PAHs. Characterization was performed employing gas chromatography and scanning tunneling microscopy. Fifteen of the priority PAHs listed by USEPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency), as well as coronene, were found in the binder samples.