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Influence of a transverse static magnetic field on the magnetic hyperthermia properties and high-frequency hysteresis loops of ferromagnetic FeCo nanoparticles
The influence of a transverse static magnetic field on the magnetic
hyperthermia properties is studied on a system of large-losses ferromagnetic
FeCo nanoparticles. The simultaneous measurement of the high-frequency
hysteresis loops and of the temperature rise provides an interesting insight
into the losses and heating mechanisms. A static magnetic field of only 40 mT
is enough to cancel the heating properties of the nanoparticles, a result
reproduced using numerical simulations of hysteresis loops. These results cast
doubt on the possibility to perform someday magnetic hyperthermia inside a
magnetic resonance imaging setup.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figure
Environmentally Responsive Core/Shell Particles via Electrohydrodynamic Co-Jetting of Fully Miscible Polymer Solutions
Herein it is demonstrated that electrohydrodynamic co-jetting is not limited to Janus-type particles, but can also be used for the preparation of core/shell particles. Using side-by-side flow of miscible polymer solutions, electrohydrodynamic co-jetting offers an elegant and scalable route towards preparation of core/shell particles with otherwise difficult-to-prepare particle architectures, including particles with hydrophilic shell and core. Throughout this study, electrohydrodynamic co-jetting of aqueous solutions consisting of a mixture of PAAm-co-AA and PAA is used, and a range of different types of particles with distinct compartments are observed. Transition from Janus particles to core/shell particles appears to be caused by changes in the relative conductivity of the two jetting solutions. After crosslinking, the core/shell particles are stable in aqueous solution and exhibit reproducible swelling behavior while maintaining the original core/shell geometry. In addition, the pH-responsiveness of the particles is demonstrated by repeatedly switching the environmental pH between 1.3 and 12. Moreover, the core/shell particles show surprising uptake selectivity. For instance, a 450% increase in uptake of 6-carboxyfluorescein over rhodamine B base is found.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/61234/1/1756_ftp.pd
Examination of Indium Triphospholyls as Precursors for Nanoparticle Synthesis
The synthesis and characterization of the new compounds K(P3C2R2) [R=Ad (2), sBu (3)] and In(P3C2R2) [R=Ad (4), Mes (5)] are described. Further, the synthesis of indium nanoparticles via a singleâsource precursor approach using In(1,2,4âP3C2tBu2) (1) as precursor is reported. These nanoparticles were characterized by TEM, HRTEM, EDX, XRD, NMR, and optical spectroscopy.
New compounds of the type M(1,2,4âP3C2R2) (M=K, In, R=Ad, sBu, Mes) were synthesized, characterized, and examined in view of their use as precursors for indiumâbased nanoparticles
Transformation of ÎČ-Ni(OH)2to NiO nano-sheets via surface nanocrystalline zirconia coating: Shape and size retention
Shape and size of the synthesized NiO nano-sheets were retained during transformation of sheet-like ÎČ-Ni(OH)2to NiO at elevated temperatures via nano-sized zirconia coating on the surface of ÎČ-Ni(OH)2. The average grain size was 6.42 nm after 600 °C treatment and slightly increased to 10 nm after 1000 °C treatment, showing effective sintering retardation between NiO nano-sheets. The excellent thermal stability revealed potential application at elevated temperatures, especially for high temperature catalysts and solid-state electrochemical devices
Stoichiometry-controlled FeP nanoparticles synthesized from a single source precursor
Phase-pure FeP nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesized through low temperature thermolysis of the single source precursor [(CO)4Fe(PH3)]. Examination of the mechanism demonstrates the central role of the labile CO ligands and the weak PâH bonds to yield stoichiometry controlled FeP materials
Far-infrared to millimeter astrophysical dust emission I: A model based on physical properties of amorphous solids
We propose a new description of astronomical dust emission in the spectral
region from the Far-Infrared to millimeter wavelengths.
Unlike previous classical models, this description explicitly incorporates
the effect of the disordered internal structure of amorphous dust grains. The
model is based on results from solid state physics, used to interpret
laboratory data. The model takes into account the effect of absorption by
Disordered Charge Distribution, as well as the effect of absorption by
localized Two Level Systems.
We review constraints on the various free parameters of the model from theory
and laboratory experimental data. We show that, for realistic values of the
free parameters, the shape of the emission spectrum will exhibit very broad
structures which shape will change with the temperature of dust grains in a non
trivial way. The spectral shape also depends upon the parameters describing the
internal structure of the grains. This opens new perspectives as to identifying
the nature of astronomical dust from the observed shape of the FIR/mm emission
spectrum. A companion paper will provide an explicit comparison of the model
with astronomical data.Comment: accepted in A&A, 21 pages, 9 figure
DĂ©limiter, occuper ou transmettre un terrain en pays kanak : lâexemple dâOuvĂ©a, ancienne ârĂ©serve indigĂšneâ
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DĂ©limiter, occuper ou transmettre un terrain en pays kanak : lâexemple dâOuvĂ©a, ancienne « rĂ©serve indigĂšne »
1. Introduction Deux ans aprĂšs la prise de possession de la Nouvelle-CalĂ©donie par lâĂtat français en 1853, celui-ci sâapproprie lâintĂ©gralitĂ© de ce territoire sur lequel vivaient jusque-lĂ les Kanaks. Leurs terres deviennent ainsi « propriĂ©tĂ© de lâĂtat français », lequel les destine Ă une population europĂ©enne nouvellement arrivĂ©e (militaires, bagnards ou colons). Le systĂšme foncier constituant un aspect central de « la coutume » kanake, les spoliations fonciĂšres ont alors des rĂ©perc..
The category of "probable class" to go beyond a Kanak/non- Kanak dichotomy
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