Élaboration d’électrodes transparentes souples à base de nanofils métalliques

Transparent conductive thin films are widely used in technologies like solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and display technologies. The fabrication of transparent conductive films is currently realized with thin films of transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), and in particular indium tin oxide (ITO). The as-made ITO transparent conductors suffer from limitations like costly fabrication process and brittleness. The use of solution-processable nanomaterials, and especially metallic nanowires, appears as a promising alternative since it affords a large area, low-cost deposition method with high performances.This thesis report that by optimizing synthesis methods and printing methods, flexible electrodes demonstrating excellent opto-electronic properties were performed, either with the use of a percolating network of silver nanowires or copper nanowires. The silver nanowires, however, seem to be better candidates than the copper nanowires (synthesized substantial amount, printing large area, better stability in air, etc.). Thus, having identified the main technological barriers related to the use of Ag NW (roughness, adhesion, work function, electrical/environmental stabilities), different solutions have been proposed in order to make the silver nanowires compatible with as many devices for integration.The potential of silver nanowires as replacements for ITO was confirmed through the integration of electrodes in various functional devices (organic solar cell, capacitive touch sensor or the film heater).Les matériaux conducteurs transparents font partie intégrante de très nombreux dispositifs optoélectroniques (de type cellule solaire, OLED, capteur tactile, etc.). Pour des raisons techniques et économiques (évolution des marchés vers les applications flexibles),d’importantes recherches sont mises en œuvre pour remplacer les couches minces d’oxydes métalliques (principalement en ITO) actuellement utilisées. En effet, de par sa faible résistance mécanique à la flexion et son coût d’élaboration élevé, l’ITO ne répond pas aux besoins de ces marchés émergents. L’utilisation de nanomatériaux en solution, et en particulier de nanofils métalliques, apparaît comme une alternative très prometteuse qui offre la possibilité d’utiliser des méthodes d’impression bas coût et grande surface. Ces travaux de thèse présentent les procédés de synthèse et purification de nanofils d’argent et de cuivre à forme facteur de forme. L’impression par spray de réseaux 2D percolants permet la réalisation d’électrodes flexibles démontrant d’excellentes propriétés optoélectroniques.Les nanofils d’Ag semblent toutefois être de meilleurs candidats que les nanofils de Cu (synthèse multi-grammes, impression grande surface, meilleure stabilité à l’air, etc.). Ainsi,après avoir identifié les principaux verrous technologiques ayant trait à l’utilisation des AgNF (rugosité, adhésion, travail de sortie, stabilités environnementales/électriques), différentes solutions ont été proposées dans le but d’améliorer les performances et de rendre les nanofils d’argent compatibles avec l’intégration en dispositif. Le potentiel des nanofils d’argent en tant que remplaçants de l’ITO a été confirmé grâce à l’intégration d’électrodes dans divers dispositifs fonctionnels (cellule solaire organique, capteur capacitif ou encore film chauffant)

Demography and disorders of the French Bulldog population under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2013

Abstract Background Despite its Gallic name, the French Bulldog is a breed of both British and French origin that was first recognised by The Kennel Club in 1906. The French Bulldog has demonstrated recent rapid rises in Kennel Club registrations and is now (2017) the second most commonly registered pedigree breed in the UK. However, the breed has been reported to be predisposed to several disorders including ocular, respiratory, neurological and dermatological problems. The VetCompass™ Programme collates de-identified clinical data from primary-care veterinary practices in the UK for epidemiological research. Using VetCompass™ clinical data, this study aimed to characterise the demography and common disorders of the general population of French Bulldogs under veterinary care in the UK. Results French Bulldogs comprised 2228 (0.49%) of 445,557 study dogs under veterinary care during 2013. Annual proportional birth rates showed that the proportional ownership of French Bulldog puppies rose steeply from 0.02% of the annual birth cohort attending VetCompass™ practices in 2003 to 1.46% in 2013. The median age of the French Bulldogs overall was 1.3 years (IQR 0.6–2.5, range 0.0–13.0). The most common colours of French Bulldogs were brindle (solid or main) (32.36%) and fawn (solid or main) (29.9%). Of the 2228 French Bulldogs under veterinary care during 2013, 1612 (72.4%) had at least one disorder recorded. The most prevalent fine-level precision disorders recorded were otitis externa (14.0%, 95% CI: 12.6–15.5), diarrhoea (7.5%, 95% CI: 6.4–8.7), conjunctivitis (3.2%, 95% CI: 2.5–4.0), nails overlong (3.1%, 95% CI% 2.4–3.9) and skin fold dermatitis (3.0%, 95% CI% 2.3–3.8). The most prevalent disorder groups were cutaneous (17.9%, 95% CI: 16.3–19.6), enteropathy (16.7%, 95% CI: 15.2–18.3), aural (16.3%, 95% CI: 14.8–17.9), upper respiratory tract (12.7%, 95% CI: 11.3–14.1) and ophthalmological (10.5%, 95% CI: 9.3–11.9). Conclusions Ownership of French Bulldogs in the UK is rising steeply. This means that the disorder profiles reported in this study reflect a current young UK population and are likely to shift as this cohort ages. Otitis externa, diarrhoea and conjunctivitis were the most common disorders in French Bulldogs. Identification of health priorities based on VetCompass™ data can support evidence–based reforms to improve health and welfare within the breed

Prognostic Factors for Recovery of Vision in Canine Optic Neuritis of Unknown Etiology: 26 Dogs (2003–2018)

Optic neuritis (ON) is a recognized condition, yet factors influencing recovery of vision are currently unknown. The purpose of this study was to identify prognostic factors for recovery of vision in canine ON of unknown etiology. Clinical databases of three referral hospitals were searched for dogs with presumptive ON based on clinicopathologic, MRI/CT, and fundoscopic findings. Twenty-six dogs diagnosed with presumptive ON of unknown etiology, isolated (I-ON) and MUE-associated (MUE-ON), were included in the study. Their medical records were reviewed retrospectively, and the association of complete recovery of vision with signalment, clinicopathologic findings, and treatment was investigated. Datasets were tested for normality using the D'Agostino and Shapiro-Wilk tests. Individual datasets were compared using the Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, and the Mann-Whitney U-test. For multiple comparisons with parametric datasets, the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed, and for non-parametric datasets, the Kruskal-Wallis test was performed to test for independence. For all data, averages are expressed as median with interquartile range and significance set at p < 0.05. Twenty-six dogs met the inclusion criteria. Median follow-up was 230 days (range 21–1901 days, mean 496 days). Six dogs (23%) achieved complete recovery and 20 dogs (77%) incomplete or no recovery of vision. The presence of a reactive pupillary light reflex (p = 0.013), the absence of fundoscopic lesions (p = 0.0006), a younger age (p = 0.038), and a lower cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) total nucleated cell count (TNCC) (p = 0.022) were statistically associated with complete recovery of vision. Dogs with I-ON were significantly younger (p = 0.046) and had lower CSF TNCC (p = 0.030) compared to the MUE-ON group. This study identified prognostic factors that may influence complete recovery of vision in dogs with ON. A larger cohort of dogs is required to determine whether these findings are robust and whether additional parameters aid accurate prognosis for recovery of vision in canine ON

Transparent and flexible electrodes based on metallic nanowires

Les matériaux conducteurs transparents font partie intégrante de très nombreux dispositifs optoélectroniques (de type cellule solaire, OLED, capteur tactile, etc.). Pour des raisons techniques et économiques (évolution des marchés vers les applications flexibles),d’importantes recherches sont mises en œuvre pour remplacer les couches minces d’oxydes métalliques (principalement en ITO) actuellement utilisées. En effet, de par sa faible résistance mécanique à la flexion et son coût d’élaboration élevé, l’ITO ne répond pas aux besoins de ces marchés émergents. L’utilisation de nanomatériaux en solution, et en particulier de nanofils métalliques, apparaît comme une alternative très prometteuse qui offre la possibilité d’utiliser des méthodes d’impression bas coût et grande surface. Ces travaux de thèse présentent les procédés de synthèse et purification de nanofils d’argent et de cuivre à forme facteur de forme. L’impression par spray de réseaux 2D percolants permet la réalisation d’électrodes flexibles démontrant d’excellentes propriétés optoélectroniques.Les nanofils d’Ag semblent toutefois être de meilleurs candidats que les nanofils de Cu (synthèse multi-grammes, impression grande surface, meilleure stabilité à l’air, etc.). Ainsi,après avoir identifié les principaux verrous technologiques ayant trait à l’utilisation des AgNF (rugosité, adhésion, travail de sortie, stabilités environnementales/électriques), différentes solutions ont été proposées dans le but d’améliorer les performances et de rendre les nanofils d’argent compatibles avec l’intégration en dispositif. Le potentiel des nanofils d’argent en tant que remplaçants de l’ITO a été confirmé grâce à l’intégration d’électrodes dans divers dispositifs fonctionnels (cellule solaire organique, capteur capacitif ou encore film chauffant).Transparent conductive thin films are widely used in technologies like solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and display technologies. The fabrication of transparent conductive films is currently realized with thin films of transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), and in particular indium tin oxide (ITO). The as-made ITO transparent conductors suffer from limitations like costly fabrication process and brittleness. The use of solution-processable nanomaterials, and especially metallic nanowires, appears as a promising alternative since it affords a large area, low-cost deposition method with high performances.This thesis report that by optimizing synthesis methods and printing methods, flexible electrodes demonstrating excellent opto-electronic properties were performed, either with the use of a percolating network of silver nanowires or copper nanowires. The silver nanowires, however, seem to be better candidates than the copper nanowires (synthesized substantial amount, printing large area, better stability in air, etc.). Thus, having identified the main technological barriers related to the use of Ag NW (roughness, adhesion, work function, electrical/environmental stabilities), different solutions have been proposed in order to make the silver nanowires compatible with as many devices for integration.The potential of silver nanowires as replacements for ITO was confirmed through the integration of electrodes in various functional devices (organic solar cell, capacitive touch sensor or the film heater)

Pharmacogénétique et individualisation thérapeutique (concept et prospectives en médecine vétérinaire)

Depuis le tout début du XXème siècle, il est admis que le phénotype d'un individu dépend de son génotype. La combinatoire unique des allèles portés par l'ADN influe sur l'expression globale des gènes, la quantité et la fonction des protéines produites. Ces variations transmises de l'ADN ont permis de comprendre l'unicité et la diversité des caractères morphologiques, physiologiques ou comportementaux des êtres vivants. Plus récemment, la cartographie et le séquençage des génomes ont conduit à l'identification de l'origine moléculaire de milliers de caractères morbides chez l'homme, ainsi qu'à l'élucidation de nombreux mécanismes pathologiques sous-jacents. Il est donc établi que chacun de nous est unique, y compris dans sa prédisposition ou sa résistance aux maladies. Chacun de nous est également unique dans sa capacité de réponse aux médicaments. Cela tient à ce que la variabilité de notre patrimoine génétique peut induire une modulation du fonctionnement des protéines impliquées dans la cinétique ou l'action des molécules thérapeutiques. Ainsi, pour un patient donné, le choix d'un principe actif ou la détermination de la posologie optimale dépendront-ils de notre génotype. La pharmacogénétique, pivot de l'individualisation thérapeutique, est cette discipline médicale naissante qui vise à édicter les règles d'usage de certains médicaments en fonction du génotype du patient. Couramment utilisée en médecine hospitalière chez l'homme, elle est peu à peu introduite en médecine vétérinaire. La première partie de ce manuscrit décrit les différents niveaux du polymorphisme génétique, support de la pharmacogénétique. La deuxième partie détaille, à partir d'exemples, l'usage des outils pharmacogénétiques en médecine humaine. Enfin, la dernière partie illustre l'utilisation actuelle de la pharmacogénétique en médecine vétérinaire et conclue sur son développement probable chez l'animal dans les prochaines années.MAISONS-ALFORT-Ecole Vétérin (940462302) / SudocSudocFranceF

Flexible transparent conductive materials based on silver nanowire networks: a review

The class of materials combining high electrical or thermal conductivity, optical transparency and flexibility is crucial for the development of many future electronic and optoelectronic devices. Silver nanowire networks show very promising results and represent a viable alternative to the commonly used, scarce and brittle indium tin oxide. The science and technology research of such networks are reviewed to provide a better understanding of the physical and chemical properties of this nanowire-based material while opening attractive new applications

Prevalence of neurological disorders in French bulldog: a retrospective study of 343 cases (2002–2016)

International audienceBackground: French Bulldog (FB) has significantly gained in popularity over the last few years, and seems to be frequently affected by various neurological conditions. The purpose of this retrospective study was to report the prevalences of neurological diseases in a large population of FB, presented with neurological signs between 2002 and 2016, and for which a definitive diagnosis was established. A secondary objective was to identify epidemiological characteristics regarding specific diseases in this singular breed. Results: During the study period, 533 FBs were presented for neurological signs, representing 18.7% of all admitted FBs (N = 2846). In total, 343 FBs with definitive diagnosis were included in this descriptive epidemiological study. Hansen type I intervertebral disk herniation (IVDH) was by far the most common neurological disorder (45.5% of all cases). The IVDH location was cervical in 39.8%, and thoracolumbar in 60.2% of cases. The median ages for cervical and thoracolumbar IVDH were 4.2 and 4 years, respectively. C3-C4 was the most commonly affected disk (57.8% of cervical IDVH) all locations combined. Spinal arachnoid diverticulum (SAD) was detected in 25 FBs, representing the second most common myelopathy (11.3%). A concurrent spinal abnormality was identified in 64.0% of SAD cases. Brain tumours represented 36.8% of encephalopathies, with glioma (confirmed or suspected) being the most common. Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) represented 25.0% of brain disorders, females less than 5.5 years being more likely to be affected. Aside from central nervous system conditions, otitis interna associated with peripheral vestibular signs and bilateral congenital deafness (associated with white coat) were also common. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that FB seems to be prone to several neurological diseases. IVDH is clearly predominant in FB and cervical location seems more represented than in other breeds. FBs affected by IVDH tend to be younger than previously described, either for both cervical and thoracolumbar locations. Thoracic SAD was the second most common myelopathy, with a concurrent spinal anomaly identified in two thirds of the cases. MUO was more likely to affect young to middle-aged females. These findings could be of interest for owners, breeders, practicing veterinarians and insurance companies

Lithium-free technologies of batteries developed at CEA: hybrid potassium ion supercapacitors (KIC) for high power applications and sodium ion batteries (SIBs) for energy applications .

International audienceSodium and potassium benefit from abundant resources as well as physical and chemical properties analogous to those of lithium. This is why they are currently being studied as a replacement element for lithium. As a low costs solution without critical materials, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and hybrid potassium-ion supercapacitors (KIC) are promising for energy and high power applications, respectively. Main results obtained at CEA in several projects will be presented

Stability of silver nanowire based electrodes under environmental and electrical stresses

International audienceFlexible transparent electrodes fabricated with random networks of silver nanowires (AgNWs) have beenwidely studied in recent years. This approach appears to be a promising alternative to replace ITO (indium tin oxide) in many optoelectronic applications. Many successful integrations in functional devices have already evidenced the high potential of this technology, but unfortunately only very few studies have been dedicated so far to the stability of this material. We present here a study dealing with the alteration of the electrical properties of AgNW meshes when subjected to different stresses. We demonstrate that AgNW electrodes are very stable when stored under ambient atmosphere up to, at least, two and a half years.Accelerated ageing processes also reveal that concentrated H$_2$S or exposure to light does not cause any significant sheet resistance modification. However, the combination of high relative humidity and high temperature seems to be more critical. In addition, long lasting contact (two years) with PEDOT:PSS can induce deterioration of the electrical properties. Similarly, AgNW/PEDOT:PSS hybrid materials exhibitweaker stability under electrical stress when compared to pristine AgNW network