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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857570.v1
title: Improvement in the quality of ultrasonic images by applying spatial composition methods and using Phased Array systems

description: ABSTRACT The Phased Array Ultrasonic Technique (PAUT) has become a widely used imaging tool for the Nondestructive Testing in the industrial field. The PAUT allows making deflections and focusing the ultrasound beam at different depths within the material, through an electronic control of each one of the N elements that make up the array transducer. Thus, several electronic sweeps can be performed to obtain images in different formats. The PAUT imaging is very efficient in detecting flaws whenever they have a favorable orientation relative to the beam direction. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the transducer position and set-up the scanning correctly. Nevertheless, there are some drawbacks such as quality and intensity losses in the data when the detection is made at high angles. For these reasons, it is necessary to perform exploration from different positions using different angular ranges to obtain information with spatial diversity. This work presents the spatial and coherent compounding of PAUT images, which have been captured with different orientations and in different positions related to the explored volume, to produce a single image. A generic algorithm was developed for performing a scanning conversion using the bilinear interpolation, which allows obtaining a high quality final image and more accuracy in the quantitative analysis of indications. The proposal has been validated on components and materials that can compose pieces of nuclear use.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857564
title: Denaturation processes of collagen from cow bones as a function of temperature

description: ABSTRACT The thermal stability of collagen is of great interest for the scientific communities both of medicine and archaeology. In medicine, the interest is focused to the reconstruction and repair of bone and cartilage, given the frequency and importance of pathological situations. In contrast, in archaeology the interest is focused to infer from buried and/or burned bones the behavior and habits of people who once inhabited archaeological sites. In bones from cow ribs, the biodegradation of collagen by denaturation of albumin and haemoglobin proteins, the loss of water and the loss of crystallization water during warming up to around 450 K, have been studied. In addition, from an easy-to-handle mathematical viscoelastic procedure, it was determined that the conformational changes from the collagenic triple helix towards the random coil are made through the viscous movement of fibrils, invoking an activation energy of (127 ± 8) kJ/mol. In the present work, the thermal stability of type I collagen from cow bones, either femur and rib, was studied in the temperature range from 250 K up to 670 K by means of dynamic mechanical analysis, scanning electron microscopy and infrared absorption spectroscopy. In fact, this temperature range is wider than the previous explored ones. Several stages of denaturation were found in the temperature range from 320 K up to 670 K, including also the transition from the triple helix (TH) towards the random coil (RC) of the collagen fibrils. The temperature for the TH �� RC transition was approximately the same for all the kinds of bones, but the intensity of the relaxation processes depended upon the kind of bone. The differences between the denaturation processes in the femur and rib are highlighted and the physical-chemical mechanisms controlling the denaturation processes are discussed. In fact, different behaviours of the mesostructure were found between the cortical parts of bones from ribs and femurs. In addition, the cancellous parts from ribs bone exhibits the survival of organic compounds even at temperatures as higher as 673 K. The results from the present work are crucial both for the tissue engineering, focused to bone replacement and pathologic treatments, and for the archaeology, for the study of identification of buried and/or burned bones in archaeological sites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857567.v1
title: Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia after Ectopic Molar Pregnancy: Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Aspects

description: Abstract This report presents the case of a patient with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia after a partial hydatidiform mole formed in the Fallopian tube. Ectopic molar pregnancy is a rare condition, with an estimated incidence of 1 in every 20,000 to 100,000 pregnancies; less than 300 cases of it have been reported in the Western literature. The present report is important because it presents current diagnostic criteria for this rare condition, which has been incorrectly diagnosed in the past, not only morphologically but also immunohistochemically. It also draws the attention of obstetricians to the occurrence of ectopic molar pregnancy, which tends to progress to Fallopian tube rupture more often than in cases of ectopic non-molar pregnancy. Progression to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia ensures that patients with ectopic molar pregnancy must undergo postmolar monitoring, which must be just as thorough as that of patients with intrauterine hydatidiform moles, even if chemotherapy results in high cure rates.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857561
title: Analysis of Acoustic Emission waveform signals produced in test on ceramo-metallics interfaces

description: ABSTRACT The study of ceramic-metal interface is of special importance in odontology area by the current demand about dental prostheses, so it is very important to be more and more similar to natural teeth and with a long service life. With the aim of assessing in detail the behavior of ceramic-metal interface used in dental restorations systems, in this work the adherence between ceramic (feldspathic porcelain) and metal (chrome-based alloys frequently used in odontology) is characterized through a non-destructive tests method called Acoustic Emission (AE). For this, samples were made under a Standard, with a Ni-Cr alloy substrate and feldspathic porcelain layer. The substrates were subjected to different surface treatments, such as sand blasting and thermal treatments, before applying the ceramic layer. These treatments take part of the manufacturing process and allow improving the bonding between porcelain and alloy. Each sample was tested under a specific Standard with bending on a three-point device until the ceramic became detached. The detachment was studied with AE in real time. The AE waveforms and the parameters load signal were obtained during the tests. The analysis of the AE signal waveforms was made by studying the events resulting from the most important moments of the interface-debonding process. In this case, waveform features of the AE signals were used, in particular a parameter proportional to the energy of the P waves in order to classify them as different conditions of adhesion.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857564.v1
title: Denaturation processes of collagen from cow bones as a function of temperature

description: ABSTRACT The thermal stability of collagen is of great interest for the scientific communities both of medicine and archaeology. In medicine, the interest is focused to the reconstruction and repair of bone and cartilage, given the frequency and importance of pathological situations. In contrast, in archaeology the interest is focused to infer from buried and/or burned bones the behavior and habits of people who once inhabited archaeological sites. In bones from cow ribs, the biodegradation of collagen by denaturation of albumin and haemoglobin proteins, the loss of water and the loss of crystallization water during warming up to around 450 K, have been studied. In addition, from an easy-to-handle mathematical viscoelastic procedure, it was determined that the conformational changes from the collagenic triple helix towards the random coil are made through the viscous movement of fibrils, invoking an activation energy of (127 ± 8) kJ/mol. In the present work, the thermal stability of type I collagen from cow bones, either femur and rib, was studied in the temperature range from 250 K up to 670 K by means of dynamic mechanical analysis, scanning electron microscopy and infrared absorption spectroscopy. In fact, this temperature range is wider than the previous explored ones. Several stages of denaturation were found in the temperature range from 320 K up to 670 K, including also the transition from the triple helix (TH) towards the random coil (RC) of the collagen fibrils. The temperature for the TH �� RC transition was approximately the same for all the kinds of bones, but the intensity of the relaxation processes depended upon the kind of bone. The differences between the denaturation processes in the femur and rib are highlighted and the physical-chemical mechanisms controlling the denaturation processes are discussed. In fact, different behaviours of the mesostructure were found between the cortical parts of bones from ribs and femurs. In addition, the cancellous parts from ribs bone exhibits the survival of organic compounds even at temperatures as higher as 673 K. The results from the present work are crucial both for the tissue engineering, focused to bone replacement and pathologic treatments, and for the archaeology, for the study of identification of buried and/or burned bones in archaeological sites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857558
title: Systemic toxic reaction due to multiple honeybee stings in equine: Case report

description: ABSTRACT Accidents caused by insects of the Hymenoptera are rarely described in large animals. The attacks caused by honeybee (Apis mellifera) may cause severe consequences and its intensity changes according to the number of stings. Local and systemic reactions can occur, including progression to death. This report describes a case of honeybee attack on an equine, which took place in the city of Lages, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. In the clinical assessment the horse showed apathy, anorexia, head and pectoral edemas, dyspnea, icteric mucosa, increased mandibular lymph nodes and darkened urine. The blood count showed anemia and serum biochemical tests suggested, muscular and hepatic lesions. The urinalysis test indicated hemoglobinuria and increased clotting time. Treatment included lactate Ringer’s solution fluid therapy, furosemide, promethazine, corticosteroids and 20% mannitol solution. Hot and cold compresses were applied alternately on areas with edema. There was a satisfactory response to treatment and the animal was discharged after 30 days in veterinary hospital. The description of honeybee sting accidents in large animals is important because of the evolution that can lead to death. The early approach associated with appropriate treatment, avoiding the worsening of the lesions is fundamental for the recovery of the patient.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857561.v1
title: Analysis of Acoustic Emission waveform signals produced in test on ceramo-metallics interfaces

description: ABSTRACT The study of ceramic-metal interface is of special importance in odontology area by the current demand about dental prostheses, so it is very important to be more and more similar to natural teeth and with a long service life. With the aim of assessing in detail the behavior of ceramic-metal interface used in dental restorations systems, in this work the adherence between ceramic (feldspathic porcelain) and metal (chrome-based alloys frequently used in odontology) is characterized through a non-destructive tests method called Acoustic Emission (AE). For this, samples were made under a Standard, with a Ni-Cr alloy substrate and feldspathic porcelain layer. The substrates were subjected to different surface treatments, such as sand blasting and thermal treatments, before applying the ceramic layer. These treatments take part of the manufacturing process and allow improving the bonding between porcelain and alloy. Each sample was tested under a specific Standard with bending on a three-point device until the ceramic became detached. The detachment was studied with AE in real time. The AE waveforms and the parameters load signal were obtained during the tests. The analysis of the AE signal waveforms was made by studying the events resulting from the most important moments of the interface-debonding process. In this case, waveform features of the AE signals were used, in particular a parameter proportional to the energy of the P waves in order to classify them as different conditions of adhesion.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857555
title: Estudio de los cambios de la composición química de un ionómero vítreo mediante la técnica de PIXE

description: ABSTRACT In the present work, the effect of commonly consumed beverages such as coffee, mate, tea and mineral water on the surface chemical composition of a commercial glass ionomer is studied. Ionomer samples were prepared according to the manufacturer; they were placed within infusions and stationed on culture stove at 36 ° C in the range of 21 hours to 33 days. The evolution of the chemical composition at different storage times was studied by Proton Induced X-Ray Emission (PIXE) technique. In all media except mineral water, to long times, the loss of Al, Si and Na was determined, suggesting the partial dissolution of Na aluminumsilicate. The concentration profile of Al and Si were different in every way, but the ratio Al: Si remained close to unity in all cases. The F was released associated with Na in mineral water, while in the rest of the beverages its concentration profile infers the formation of fluorinated compounds of Ca and La. Simultaneously, the adsorption of Mn, Mg and Fe to the glass ionomer surface was observed, not previously reported in the literature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857558.v1
title: Systemic toxic reaction due to multiple honeybee stings in equine: Case report

description: ABSTRACT Accidents caused by insects of the Hymenoptera are rarely described in large animals. The attacks caused by honeybee (Apis mellifera) may cause severe consequences and its intensity changes according to the number of stings. Local and systemic reactions can occur, including progression to death. This report describes a case of honeybee attack on an equine, which took place in the city of Lages, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. In the clinical assessment the horse showed apathy, anorexia, head and pectoral edemas, dyspnea, icteric mucosa, increased mandibular lymph nodes and darkened urine. The blood count showed anemia and serum biochemical tests suggested, muscular and hepatic lesions. The urinalysis test indicated hemoglobinuria and increased clotting time. Treatment included lactate Ringer’s solution fluid therapy, furosemide, promethazine, corticosteroids and 20% mannitol solution. Hot and cold compresses were applied alternately on areas with edema. There was a satisfactory response to treatment and the animal was discharged after 30 days in veterinary hospital. The description of honeybee sting accidents in large animals is important because of the evolution that can lead to death. The early approach associated with appropriate treatment, avoiding the worsening of the lesions is fundamental for the recovery of the patient.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857552
title: Titanium structures with porosity gradient - space holder manufacturing and characterization

description: ABSTRACT It has proposed the use of porous titanium to reduce the problem of mechanical incompatibility, which occurs between such material used in implants and bone. The pores introduction in titanium decreases its elastic modulus by bringing it closer to that of both cortical and trabecular bones. This paper describes titanium fabrication by powder metallurgy with longitudinal porosity gradient, using as space holder material, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, in different proportions, mixed with titanium hydride powder. After layered uniaxial compaction and subsequent sintering at 1150 °C, cylinders with gradual longitudinal porosity 2 % - 30 %, 2 % - 60 %, 30 % - 60 % and 2 % - 30 % - 60 % were obtained. Microstructure, size, shape and pore distribution, elasticity modulus and yield stress were analyzed in the samples. The results indicate that by the method studied, it is possible to obtain sinterized samples with porosity gradient, structural continuity between the different porous layers, with a range of pore size between 200 and 250 µm. The elasticity modulus in samples was similar to those reported in the literature for cortical bones and is compatible with the bone tissue anisotropic structure.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857555.v1
title: Estudio de los cambios de la composición química de un ionómero vítreo mediante la técnica de PIXE

description: ABSTRACT In the present work, the effect of commonly consumed beverages such as coffee, mate, tea and mineral water on the surface chemical composition of a commercial glass ionomer is studied. Ionomer samples were prepared according to the manufacturer; they were placed within infusions and stationed on culture stove at 36 ° C in the range of 21 hours to 33 days. The evolution of the chemical composition at different storage times was studied by Proton Induced X-Ray Emission (PIXE) technique. In all media except mineral water, to long times, the loss of Al, Si and Na was determined, suggesting the partial dissolution of Na aluminumsilicate. The concentration profile of Al and Si were different in every way, but the ratio Al: Si remained close to unity in all cases. The F was released associated with Na in mineral water, while in the rest of the beverages its concentration profile infers the formation of fluorinated compounds of Ca and La. Simultaneously, the adsorption of Mn, Mg and Fe to the glass ionomer surface was observed, not previously reported in the literature.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857546
title: Optimización del proceso RSW para acero DP 1000

description: ABSTRACT In recent times new materials have been introduced in automobiles construction in order to reduce their weight and consequently fuel consumption and emissions level. Among them are Dual Phase (DP) steels, constituted by a ferritic matrix with martensite islands. Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) is the most commonly used welding process in the automotive industry. However, the welding of these materials presents greater challenges, since the parameters used for RSW welding of conventional steels are not applicable on these advanced steels. Also, the welding thermal cycle degraded its properties, with the minimum hardness being found in the sub and/or inter critical zone. In turn, due to the high cooling rates imposed by the strong cooling of the electrodes, structures of high hardness can be generated in the nugget region. In this sense, the optimization of welding procedures is of particular interest. In other way, productivity is an great relevance aspect in these applications, thus reducing welding times is a requirement. The objective of this work is to evaluate the effect of RSW welding parameters on DP1000 steels in order to optimize them. To this end, 1.2 mm thick DP1000 steel probes were welded by RSW, varying the current and the welding time. On the welded joints, macro and microstructural characterization was performed by optical and scanning electron microscopy, Vickers microhardness profiles and peel-test and shear-test stripping tests. The fracture surfaces were analyzed by light microscopy. A set of parameters that optimizes the welding process of DP1000 steels by RSW was obtained. It was found that from 10 welding cycles and with current levels of 7 KA the points achieves the dimensional requirements and mechanical properties adopted by the automotive industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857549
title: Obtención de compuesto de titanio con gradiente de porosidad mediante técnica pulvimetalúrgica

description: ABSTRACT Within the study of biomaterials for implantological use titanium is among the most widely employed metals due to its excellent corrosion and mechanical resistance. In spite of the advances made, there are some issues remaining with the value of the elastic moduli of the titanium (110GPa) in comparison with the elastic moduli of the cortical bone (20-30 GPa) and the trabecular bone (1-5GPa). This difference is one of the main reasons a bone prosthesis fails once implanted, producing what is known as Stress shielding. One of the techniques employed to diminish the elastic moduli of titanium consists in incorporating pores to the material. This is done through powder metallurgy techniques, allowing the fabrications of porous composites, sintering a mix of powders of metallic hydrides and spacers that are eliminated during the heat treatment. Taking into account the structural characteristics of the bone, it makes sense to think on the possibility of fabricating a prosthesis with pore gradients. Another problem encountered when employing titanium, is its inability to promote the osteointegration. There are different techniques to tackle this problem, and one of them is to incorporate hydroxyapatite which has the problem that it decomposes in the presence of titanium when sintered at high temperatures. The current study shows the results obtained during the fabrication of samples of titanium with pore gradients. We studied different fabrication techniques, analyzing each stage during the powder metallurgy. process. The obtained material was characterized mechanically through compression tests, determining the elastic moduli of the composite, which was found to be between 16.4 and 20 GPa. Also, different physical characterization methods where employed to analyse the pore content which was found to be 18%. The obtained data was employed for the estimation of elastic moduli of the compound, and compared to the empirical results obtained with the mechanical tests.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6857552.v1
title: Titanium structures with porosity gradient - space holder manufacturing and characterization

description: ABSTRACT It has proposed the use of porous titanium to reduce the problem of mechanical incompatibility, which occurs between such material used in implants and bone. The pores introduction in titanium decreases its elastic modulus by bringing it closer to that of both cortical and trabecular bones. This paper describes titanium fabrication by powder metallurgy with longitudinal porosity gradient, using as space holder material, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, in different proportions, mixed with titanium hydride powder. After layered uniaxial compaction and subsequent sintering at 1150 °C, cylinders with gradual longitudinal porosity 2 % - 30 %, 2 % - 60 %, 30 % - 60 % and 2 % - 30 % - 60 % were obtained. Microstructure, size, shape and pore distribution, elasticity modulus and yield stress were analyzed in the samples. The results indicate that by the method studied, it is possible to obtain sinterized samples with porosity gradient, structural continuity between the different porous layers, with a range of pore size between 200 and 250 µm. The elasticity modulus in samples was similar to those reported in the literature for cortical bones and is compatible with the bone tissue anisotropic structure.