Development of biological control formulations incorporating components of plant origin

in Journée Scientifique annuelle de la Société Royale de Chimie: Jeudi 14 octobre 2010, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Université de Liège, Chimie verte (2010, October 14)

Semiochemicals – informative molecules used in insect-insect or plant-insect interactions – have been considered within various integrated pest management IPM strategies. Herein, two sesquiterpenoids: E-β ... [more ▼]

Semiochemicals – informative molecules used in insect-insect or plant-insect interactions – have been considered within various integrated pest management IPM strategies. Herein, two sesquiterpenoids: E-β-farnesene and E-β-caryophyllene have been formulated for their potential properties as aphid enemies attractants. Indeed, E-β-farnesene, the alarm pheromone of many aphid species [1], has also been identified as a kairomone by attracting and inducing oviposition of aphid predators (Episyrphus balteatus De Geer (Diptera: Syrphidae)) [2-5] and by attracting aphid parasitoids (Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)) [6, 7]. E-β-caryophyllene was identified as a potential component of the aggregation pheromone of the Asian ladybird, Harmonia axyridis Pallas [8, 9]. The two products have been purified from essential oils of Matricaria chamomilla L. (Asteraceae) and Nepeta cataria L. (Lamiaceae) [10, 11]. Natural and biodegradable slow-release devices have been investigated in order to deliver these molecules. Moreover, due to their sensitivity to oxidation, the sesquiterpenes needed to be protected. For this purpose, alginate (hydrophilic matrix with low oxygen permeability) was used as polymer for the formulations: the main objective was to hold and deliver semiochemical substances in a controlled way. Consequently, a careful selection of alginates was realised for encapsulation. Formulated beads showed different structural and encapsulation properties depending on factors such as polymer concentration, ionic strength, type and concentration of cross-linker ion,... The gel structure influenced diffusion properties. Alginate formulations were characterized by texturometry and by confocal microscopy in order to observe the distribution of semiochemicals in alginate network. The last step consisted in studying release rate of semiochemicals in laboratory-controlled conditions by adapted trapping and Fast-GC procedures [10,11]. [less ▲]

Development of CAD/CAE system for ship design suitable for SME shipyards. International Maritime Association of Mediterranea

Conference (1993, November)

Development of cognitive enhancers acting through AMPA potentiation: design of novel benzothiadiazine 1,1-dioxides with improved pharmacokinetic profile

Conference (2008, May)

Development of cognitive enhancers: design of novel thienothiadiazine 1,1-dioxides acting as AMPA potentiators

Scientific conference (2011)

DEVELOPMENT OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS BASED ON A CARBON NANOTUBES NETWORK FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

Conference (2010, October 01)

For few years, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are added to in various materials. As CNTs have high mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, it is expected to boost by adding CNTs the performances of the ... [more ▼]

For few years, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are added to in various materials. As CNTs have high mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, it is expected to boost by adding CNTs the performances of the matrix material. Usually carbon nanotubes are used as additive to an organic matrix and in small quantities, below 1 wt%. In this work we develop composite materials with high amount of CNT, based on a carbon nanotubes network. The main type of CNT network manufactured and tested is buckypaper obtained by filtration of CNTs dispersed in a liquid solution. Other CNT networks like 3D preformed shape and CNT arrays have been also investigated. The potential improvement brought by adding CNT network to conventional materials has been evaluated using the engineering rules established for composites. Hence, the maximal achievable material properties have been estimated. Using the previously described analysis, the potential of CNT reinforced composite for different space applications have been ranked. The mechanical (mainly for CNT fibre) and thermal driven applications seem the most promising ones, especially if specific properties are considered (due to the low density of CNTs). On the basis of this evaluation and manufacturing technologies available in our consortium, experimental efforts have been put on the optimization of the CNT network mainly for improving its thermal performances. Influence of the CNTs characteristics on the macroscopic buckypaper properties has been evaluated with CNTs of different morphology (MWNT, DWNT), length and functionalization. Several processes for manufacturing the buckypaper have been tried, using different solutions for CNTs dispersion (surfactant, water or ethanol), or applying alternative method like in-situ growth of CNTs on buckypapers. Among different CNT network post-treatment also tried, thermal treatment up to 2800°C has given the greatest improvement on the specific thermal conductivity. Eventually the CNT network is infiltrated by an organic (epoxy) or inorganic (aluminium) matrix to make the composite. 3D shape CNT network gives highly reinforced composite with 30wt% of CNTs. Even if current properties of CNT reinforced composite materials are not yet competitive with reference aerospace materials, improvement potential is large and manufacturing technologies are growing. [less ▲]

Development of decentralized Jatropha oil production and marketing chains in Senegal: a promising way to combine CO2 emission reduction and rural poverty alleviation

Poster (2009)

Development of design rules for steel structures subjected to natural fires in closed car parks

Report (1999)

Development of Diagnostic DNA Microarray for the Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Viral Pathogens Affecting Aquacultured Finfish and Shellfish

Poster (2007, November)

Development of digital holography in the long wave infrared range for assessment of space reflectors

in Proceedings of ICSO 2010 - International Conference on Space Optics (2010, October)

Development of Driver Assistance Systems by Use of SiL and HiL Techniques in the Traffic Flow Simulation Program PELOPS

(2002, October 07)

In this article methods are shown to use software in the loop (SIL) and hardware in the loop (HIL) techniques in connection with the microscopic traffic flow simulation program PELOPS. With some ... [more ▼]

In this article methods are shown to use software in the loop (SIL) and hardware in the loop (HIL) techniques in connection with the microscopic traffic flow simulation program PELOPS. With some application examples the use of these methods are depicted. In this context the ossibilities of such coupled simulation tools in development of driver assistance systems are presented. An outlook is given to future enhancements of the described HIL techniques to control for example test benches or assess real vehicles in virtual traffic. [less ▲]