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3. P06.15.B IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC TARGETING OF FIBROBLAST ACTIVATION PROTEIN (FAP) IN TREATMENT REFRACTORY GLIOBLASTOMA USING NOVEL CAR-T CELL THERAPY

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Tatari, N, primary, Mohamed Seid Hedad, H, additional, Zingg, A, additional, Bartoszek, E M, additional, Tschan, V, additional, Schenker, T, additional, Ritz, M, additional, Miletic, P, additional, Venugopal, C, additional, Etter, M, additional, Singh, S K, additional, Läubli, H, additional, and Hutter, G, additional

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2023
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5. Effect of Chemical Composition and Temperature on Viscosity and Structure of Molten CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 System / Wpływ Składu Chemicznego I Temperatury Na Lepkość I Strukturę Ciekłego Układu Cao-Al2O3-SiO2

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Řeháčková L., Rosypalová S., Dudek R., Ritz M., Matýsek D., Smetana B., Dobrovská J., Zlá S., and Kawuloková M.

Subjects
CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 system, viscosity, basicity, structure of slag, Mining engineering. Metallurgy, TN1-997, Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials, TA401-492
Abstract

The effects of the change of chemical composition and temperature on the viscosity of CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 oxide system with basicity from 0.78 to 1.63 were investigated in this paper. Experimental measurements of viscosity were performed with use of the high-temperature viscometer Anton Paar FRS 1600. Viscosity was measured in a rotational mode during heating at the rate of 2.2 K/min in the temperature interval from 1673 to 1873 K. Viscosity is often sensitive to the structural changes in molten oxide systems, which implies that the analysis of viscosity is an effective way to understand the structure of molten oxide systems. Exact clarification of the change of structure of the oxide system caused by increased content of CaO was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD).

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2015
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7. Author Correction: Somatic mosaicism and common genetic variation contribute to the risk of very-early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (Nature Communications, (2020), 11, 1, (995), 10.1038/s41467-019-14275-y)

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Serra E. G., Schwerd T., Moutsianas L., Cavounidis A., Fachal L., Pandey S., Kammermeier J., Croft N. M., Posovszky C., Rodrigues A., Russell R. K., Barakat F., Auth M. K. H., Heuschkel R., Zilbauer M., Fyderek K., Braegger C., Travis S. P., Satsangi J., Parkes M., Thapar N., Ferry H., Matte J. C., Gilmour K. C., Wedrychowicz A., Sullivan P., Moore C., Sambrook J., Ouwehand W., Roberts D., Danesh J., Baeumler T. A., Fulga T. A., Carrami E. M., Ahmed A., Wilson R., Barrett J. C., Elkadri A., Griffiths A. M., Zurek M., Strisciuglio C., Elawad M., Lo B., Arancibia-Carcamo C., Bailey A., Barnes E., Bird-Lieberman E. L., Brain O., Braden B., Collier J., East J., Howarth L., Keshav S., Klenerman P., Leedham S., Palmer R., Powrie F., Simmons A., Walker M., Tolkien Z., Kaptoge S., Allen D., Mehenny S., Mant J., Di Angelantonio E., Thompson S. G., Yilmaz B., Juillerat P., Geuking M., Wiest R., Macpherson A. J., Bravo F. D., Brugger L., Carstens O., Bigler U. G., Heimgartner B., Rusticeanu M., Schmid-Uebelhart S., Strebel B., Tatu A., Tutuian R., Oyas O., Ramon C., Stelling J., Franc Y., Fournier N., Pittet V. E. H., Burnand B., Egger M., Golay D., Marot A., Musso L., Rossel J. -B., Seematter V., Sommer J., Vulliamy R., Michetti P., Maillard M. H., Keller C., Nydegger A., Schoepfe A., Archanioti E., Ezri J., Fraga M., Schoepfer A., Muller C., Rogler G., Biedermann L., Blattmann M., Burk S., Dora B., Fried M., Misselwitz B., Mullhaupt B., Obialo N., Pohl D., Raschle N., Scharl M., Vavricka S., Von Kanel R., Zeitz J., Abdelrahman K., Ademi G., Borovicka J., Brand S., Frei R., Haarer J., Knellwolf-Grieger C., Krieger-Grubel C., Kunzler P., Meyenberger C., Meyer P., Rohrich N., Sawatzki M., Schelling M., Semadeni G. -M., Sulz M., Zimmermann D., Aepli P., Criblez D. H., Hess C., Richterich J. -P., Spalinger J., Staudenmann D., Stulz A., Wohrle S., Thomas A., Anderegg C., Kohler H., Kusche R., Antonino A. -T., Arrigoni E., Bengoa J. M., Cunningham S., de Saussure P., Girard L., de Jong D. B., Basturk P., Brunner S., Degen L., Hruz P., Bakker C. K. -D., Niess J., Balsiger B., Haldemann J., Saner G., Seibold F., Bauerfeind P., Becocci A., Belli D., Binek J., Hengstler P., Boehm S., Boldanov T., Buhr P., Koller R., Rueger V., Senning A., Burri E., Buyse S., Cao D. -T., D'Angelo F., Delarive J., Doerig C., Hessler R., Preissler C., Rentsch R., Risti B., Ritz M. A., Steuerwald M., Vogtlin J., Sagmeister M., Sauter B., Schibli S., Sokollik C., Schlauri H., Schnegg J. -F., Seirafi M., Spangenberger H., Stadler P., Staub P., Stenz V., Tempia-Caliera M., Thorens J., Truninger K., Urfer P., Viani F., Vouillamoz D., Zander S., Wyli T., Jostins L., Kennedy N. A., Ahmad T., Lamb C. A., Edwards C., Hart A., Hawkey C., Mansfield J. C., Mowat C., Newman W. G., Tremelling M., Lee J. C., Prescott N. J., Mathew C. G., Lees C. W., McGovern D. P. B., Targan S. R., Botwin G., Mengesha E., Fleshner P., Landers C., Li D., Rioux J. D., Bitton A., Cote-Daigneault J., Daly M. J., Xavier R., Morris K., Boucher G., Cho J. H., Abraham C., Merad M., Sands B., Peter I., Hao K., Itan Y., Duerr R. H., Konnikova L., Schwartz M. B., Proksell S., Johnston E., Miladinova V., Chen W., Brant S. R., Datta L., Silverberg M. S., Schumm L. P., Birch S., Giri M., Gettler K., Sharma Y., Stevens C., Lazarev M., Haritunians T., Snapper S. B., Shah N., Muise A. M., Wilson D. C., Uhlig H. H., Anderson C. A., Serra, E. G., Schwerd, T., Moutsianas, L., Cavounidis, A., Fachal, L., Pandey, S., Kammermeier, J., Croft, N. M., Posovszky, C., Rodrigues, A., Russell, R. K., Barakat, F., Auth, M. K. H., Heuschkel, R., Zilbauer, M., Fyderek, K., Braegger, C., Travis, S. P., Satsangi, J., Parkes, M., Thapar, N., Ferry, H., Matte, J. C., Gilmour, K. C., Wedrychowicz, A., Sullivan, P., Moore, C., Sambrook, J., Ouwehand, W., Roberts, D., Danesh, J., Baeumler, T. A., Fulga, T. A., Carrami, E. M., Ahmed, A., Wilson, R., Barrett, J. C., Elkadri, A., Griffiths, A. M., Zurek, M., Strisciuglio, C., Elawad, M., Lo, B., Arancibia-Carcamo, C., Bailey, A., Barnes, E., Bird-Lieberman, E. L., Brain, O., Braden, B., Collier, J., East, J., Howarth, L., Keshav, S., Klenerman, P., Leedham, S., Palmer, R., Powrie, F., Simmons, A., Walker, M., Tolkien, Z., Kaptoge, S., Allen, D., Mehenny, S., Mant, J., Di Angelantonio, E., Thompson, S. G., Yilmaz, B., Juillerat, P., Geuking, M., Wiest, R., Macpherson, A. J., Bravo, F. D., Brugger, L., Carstens, O., Bigler, U. G., Heimgartner, B., Rusticeanu, M., Schmid-Uebelhart, S., Strebel, B., Tatu, A., Tutuian, R., Oyas, O., Ramon, C., Stelling, J., Franc, Y., Fournier, N., Pittet, V. E. H., Burnand, B., Egger, M., Golay, D., Marot, A., Musso, L., Rossel, J. -B., Seematter, V., Sommer, J., Vulliamy, R., Michetti, P., Maillard, M. H., Keller, C., Nydegger, A., Schoepfe, A., Archanioti, E., Ezri, J., Fraga, M., Schoepfer, A., Muller, C., Rogler, G., Biedermann, L., Blattmann, M., Burk, S., Dora, B., Fried, M., Misselwitz, B., Mullhaupt, B., Obialo, N., Pohl, D., Raschle, N., Scharl, M., Vavricka, S., Von Kanel, R., Zeitz, J., Abdelrahman, K., Ademi, G., Borovicka, J., Brand, S., Frei, R., Haarer, J., Knellwolf-Grieger, C., Krieger-Grubel, C., Kunzler, P., Meyenberger, C., Meyer, P., Rohrich, N., Sawatzki, M., Schelling, M., Semadeni, G. -M., Sulz, M., Zimmermann, D., Aepli, P., Criblez, D. H., Hess, C., Richterich, J. -P., Spalinger, J., Staudenmann, D., Stulz, A., Wohrle, S., Thomas, A., Anderegg, C., Kohler, H., Kusche, R., Antonino, A. -T., Arrigoni, E., Bengoa, J. M., Cunningham, S., de Saussure, P., Girard, L., de Jong, D. B., Basturk, P., Brunner, S., Degen, L., Hruz, P., Bakker, C. K. -D., Niess, J., Balsiger, B., Haldemann, J., Saner, G., Seibold, F., Bauerfeind, P., Becocci, A., Belli, D., Binek, J., Hengstler, P., Boehm, S., Boldanov, T., Buhr, P., Koller, R., Rueger, V., Senning, A., Burri, E., Buyse, S., Cao, D. -T., D'Angelo, F., Delarive, J., Doerig, C., Hessler, R., Preissler, C., Rentsch, R., Risti, B., Ritz, M. A., Steuerwald, M., Vogtlin, J., Sagmeister, M., Sauter, B., Schibli, S., Sokollik, C., Schlauri, H., Schnegg, J. -F., Seirafi, M., Spangenberger, H., Stadler, P., Staub, P., Stenz, V., Tempia-Caliera, M., Thorens, J., Truninger, K., Urfer, P., Viani, F., Vouillamoz, D., Zander, S., Wyli, T., Jostins, L., Kennedy, N. A., Ahmad, T., Lamb, C. A., Edwards, C., Hart, A., Hawkey, C., Mansfield, J. C., Mowat, C., Newman, W. G., Tremelling, M., Lee, J. C., Prescott, N. J., Mathew, C. G., Lees, C. W., Mcgovern, D. P. B., Targan, S. R., Botwin, G., Mengesha, E., Fleshner, P., Landers, C., Li, D., Rioux, J. D., Bitton, A., Cote-Daigneault, J., Daly, M. J., Xavier, R., Morris, K., Boucher, G., Cho, J. H., Abraham, C., Merad, M., Sands, B., Peter, I., Hao, K., Itan, Y., Duerr, R. H., Konnikova, L., Schwartz, M. B., Proksell, S., Johnston, E., Miladinova, V., Chen, W., Brant, S. R., Datta, L., Silverberg, M. S., Schumm, L. P., Birch, S., Giri, M., Gettler, K., Sharma, Y., Stevens, C., Lazarev, M., Haritunians, T., Snapper, S. B., Shah, N., Muise, A. M., Wilson, D. C., Uhlig, H. H., and Anderson, C. A.

Published
2022

18. Effect of Ag modification on TiO2 and melem/g-C3N4 composite on photocatalytic performances.

Author

Michalska, M., Matějka, V., Pavlovský, J., Praus, P., Ritz, M., Serenčíšová, J., Gembalová, L., Kormunda, M., Foniok, K., Reli, M., and Simha Martynková, G.

Subjects
SEMICONDUCTOR materials, SILVER phosphates, CYCLIC compounds, ULTRAVIOLET lamps, WASTEWATER treatment, MELAMINE, PHOTODEGRADATION
Abstract

Here, the comparison of two different semiconductor materials is demonstrated, TiO2 and melem/g-C3N4 composites—modified with balls of approximately 5 nm Ag nanoparticles (NPs) as photocatalysts for the degradation of the model dye acid orange 7 (AO7). The melem molecule synthesized here is one of a series of organic compounds consisting of triazine ring compounds with a structure similar to that of melam and melamine. The photodegradation process of AO7 was carried out to examine all powder materials as a potential photocatalyst. Additionally, two different lamps of wavelengths 368 nm (UV light) and 420 nm (VIS light) were applied to compare the photodegradation tests. A new synthesis route for the acquisition of Ag NPs (Ag content 0.5, 1.0 and 2.5 wt%), based on a wet and low temperature method without the use of reducing reagents was proposed. The best photocatalytic performances under UV and VIS light were obtained for both, TiO2 and melem/g-C3N4 materials (new synthesis route) modified with a very low Ag content—0.5 wt%. The photodegradation activities using UV lamp (3 h, 368 nm irradiation) for samples with 0.5 wt% of Ag: TiO2 and melem/g-C3N4, in excess of 95 and 94%, respectively, were achieved. The highest photoactive materials melem/g-C3N4 with 0.5 and 1 wt% Ag revealed 98% of activity under the VIS lamp after 3 h long irradiation. Our work demonstrates a novel, environmentally acceptable, and cost-effective chemical strategy for preparation of photocatalysts suitable for degradation of organic contaminants in wastewater treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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19. SARS-CoV-2 genome quantification in wastewaters at regional and city scale allows precise monitoring of the whole outbreaks dynamics and variants spreading in the population

Author

Wurtzer, S., Waldman, P., Levert, M., Cluzel, N., Almayrac, J.l., Charpentier, C., Masnada, F., Gillon-ritz, M., Mouchel, J.m., Maday, Y., Boni, M., Obepine Consortium, Ap-hp Virologist Group, Marechal, V, and Moulin, L

Subjects
Environmental Engineering, SARS-CoV-2, Epidemiology, RT-qPCR, COVID-19, Respiratory Aerosols and Droplets, Wastewater, Pollution, Article, Disease Outbreaks, Variant monitoring, Quantification, Environmental Chemistry, Humans, Waste Management and Disposal
Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus causing a globalized outbreak called COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 transmission is associated with inhalation of contaminated respiratory droplets and could causes severe complications. Until today several “waves” of infections have been observed despite implementation of strict health policies. Decisions for such sanitary measures are based on population health monitoring. Unfortunately, for COVID-19, a significant proportion of individuals are asymptomatic but play a role in the virus transmission. To overcome these limitations, several strategies were developed including genome quantification in wastewater that could allow monitoring of the health status of population, since shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in patient stool is frequent. Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) was established and several countries implemented this approach to allow COVID-19 outbreak monitoring. In France, the OBEPINE project performed a quantitative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 in raw wastewater samples collected from major wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) since March 2020. In the greater Paris area 1101 samples (507 for five WWTP and 594 for sewer) were collected. This 16 months monitoring allows us to observe the outbreak dynamics. Comparison of WBE indicators with health data lead to several important observation; the good level of correlation with incidence rates, the average 3 days lead time, and the sensitivity (WBE change when incidence is > to 7/100000 inhabitants). We also compared the local monitoring (city level) with the regional monitoring, to help cluster identification. Moreover, variants of concern (VOC) emerged due to the selection pressure. We developed a specific RT-qPCR method targeting the deletion H69-V70 in the spike protein, using this deletion as a proxy of the B.1.1.7 presence in the wastewater. With this data we demonstrate the predominant role played by this strain in the third wave. All these results allow a better description and understanding of the pandemic and highlight the role of such WBE indicators., Graphical abstract Unlabelled Image

Published
2021

21. Early Th2 cytokine production inHeligmosomoides polygyrusandToxoplasma gondiico-infected mice is associated with reduced IFNγ production, increased parasite loads and increased mortality

Author

Anupama Ariyaratne, Bowhay C, Finney Cam, Fung B, Badawadagi N, Gaio C, Edina Szabo, Ritz M, Joel Bowron, and Bailey K

Subjects
biology, Toxoplasma gondii, Spleen, Context (language use), biology.organism_classification, medicine.anatomical_structure, Immune system, parasitic diseases, Immunology, medicine, Cytotoxic T cell, Mesenteric lymph nodes, Heligmosomoides polygyrus, CD8
Abstract

Co-infections are a common reality but understanding how the immune system responds in this context is complex and can be unpredictable. Despite this, it is key to develop models that will provide better translatability to real world situations.Heligmosomoides polygyrus(parasitic roundworm) andToxoplasma gondii(protozoan parasite) are well studied organisms that stimulate a characteristic Th2 and Th1 response respectively. IFNγ-producing T cells, NK and γδ T cells contribute to early protective immunity duringT. gondiiinfection. To minimise immunopathology, IL-10 is also key to a successful response. Previous research has foundH. polygyrusto improve survival during co-infection with both parasites. IFNγ-producing CD4+and CD8+T cells were implicated in this protection. Using a similar approach, we have found the opposite. Our co-infected animals displayed greater mortality and intestinal pathology than either single infection. This was associated with an early increase in Th2 cytokines in the Peyer’s patches, mesenteric lymph nodes and spleen. Co-infected animals also had reduced IFNγ−producing cells at day 5 postT. gondiiinfection in the Peyer’s patches (CD8 T cells only) and in the MLN (NK, NKT, γδ T, CD4+T and CD8+T cells). This correlated with increased parasite loads in the MLN at 10 days postT. gondiiinfection. Our results demonstrate that co-infection dynamics can vary dramatically and that careful consideration needs to be taken when interpreting data in each situation.

Published
2021
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29. Morphological and physiological characterization of Listeria monocytogenes subjected to high hydrostatic pressure

Author

Ritz, M., Tholozan, J.L., Federighi, M., and Pilet, M.F.

Subjects
Hydrostatic pressure -- Usage, Food -- Protection and preservation, Listeria monocytogenes -- Research, Biological sciences
Abstract

Physiological measurements and the use of fluorescent dyes monitored by flow cytometry can be used to estimate the number of Listeria monocytogenes cells that may still be viable after being subjected to high pressure. High pressure is used to preserve food but some bacterial cells may not be completely inactivated.

Published
2001

39. The impact of the rs8005161 polymorphism on G protein-coupled receptor GPR65 (TDAG8) pH-associated activation in intestinal inflammation

Author

Tcymbarevich I, Eloranta J, Spalinger M, Cosin-Roger J, Lang S, Kullak-Ublick G, Wagner C, Seuwen K, Ruiz P, de Valliere C, Abdelrahman K, Ademi G, Aepli P, Thomas A, Anderegg C, Antonino A, Archanioti E, Arrigoni E, de Jong D, Balsiger B, Basturk P, Bauerfeind P, Becocci A, Belli D, Bengoa J, Biedermann L, Binek J, Blattmann M, Boehm S, Boldanova T, Borovicka J, Braegger C, Brand S, Brugger L, Brunner S, Buhr P, Burnand B, Burk S, Burri E, Buyse S, Cao D, Carstens O, Criblez D, Cunningham S, D'Angelo F, de Saussure P, Degen L, Delarive J, Doerig C, Dora B, Drerup S, Egger M, El-Wafa A, Engelmann M, Ezri J, Felley C, Fliegner M, Fournier N, Fraga M, Franc Y, Frei P, Frei R, Fried M, Froehlich F, Furlano R, Garzoni L, Geyer M, Girard L, Girardin M, Golay D, Good I, Bigler U, Gysi B, Haarer J, Halama M, Haldemann J, Heer P, Heimgartner B, Helbling B, Hengstler P, Herzog D, Hess C, Hessler R, Heyland K, Hinterleitner T, Hirschi C, Hruz P, Juillerat P, Khalid-de Bakker C, Kayser S, Keller C, Knellwolf-Grieger C, Knoblauch C, Kohler H, Koller R, Krieger-Grubel C, Kunzler P, Kusche R, Lehmann F, Macpherson A, Maillard M, Manz M, Marot A, Meier R, Meyenberger C, Meyer P, Michetti P, Misselwitz B, Mosler P, Mottet C, Muller C, Mullhaupt B, Musso L, Neagu M, Nichita C, Niess J, Nydegger A, Obialo N, Ollo D, Oropesa C, Peter U, Peternac D, Petit L, Pittet V, Pohl D, Porzner M, Preissler C, Raschle N, Rentsch R, Restellini A, Restellini S, Richterich J, Ris F, Risti B, Ritz M, Rogler G, Rohrich N, Rossel J, Rueger V, Rusticeanu M, Sagmeister M, Saner G, Sauter B, Sawatzki M, Scharl M, Schelling M, Schibli S, Schlauri H, Schluckebier D, Schmid D, Schmid-Uebelhart S, Schnegg J, Schoepfer A, Seematter V, Seibold F, Seirafi M, Semadeni G, Senning A, Sokollik C, Sommer J, Spalinger J, Spangenberger H, Stadler P, Staub P, Staudenmann D, Stenz V, Steuerwald M, Straumann A, Strebel B, Stulz A, Sulz M, Tatu A, Tempia-Caliera M, Thorens J, Truninger K, Tutuian R, Urfer P, Vavricka S, Viani F, Vogtlin J, Von Kanel R, Vouillamoz D, Vulliamy R, Wiesel P, Wiest R, Wohrle S, Zamora S, Zander S, Wylie T, Zeitz J, Zimmermann D, and Swiss IBD Cohort Study Grp

Subjects
UC, pH-sensing, cAMP, IBD, Acidic pH, RhoA, Inflammatory bowel diseases, CD
Abstract

BackgroundTissue inflammation in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is associated with a decrease in local pH. The gene encoding G-protein-coupled receptor 65 (GPR65) has recently been reported to be a genetic risk factor for IBD. In response to extracellular acidification, proton activation of GPR65 stimulates cAMP and Rho signalling pathways. We aimed to analyse the clinical and functional relevance of the GPR65 associated single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs8005161.Methods1138 individuals from a mixed cohort of IBD patients and healthy volunteers were genotyped for SNPs associated with GPR65 (rs8005161, rs3742704) and galactosylceramidase (rs1805078) by Taqman SNP assays. 2300 patients from the Swiss IBD Cohort Study (SIBDC) were genotyped for rs8005161 by mass spectrometry based SNP genotyping. IBD patients from the SIBDC carrying rs8005161 TT, CT, CC and non-IBD controls (CC) were recruited for functional studies. Human CD14+ cells were isolated from blood samples and subjected to an extracellular acidic pH shift, cAMP accumulation and RhoA activation were measured.ResultsIn our mixed cohort, but not in SIBDC patients, the minor variant rs8005161 was significantly associated with UC. In SIBDC patients, we observed a consistent trend in increased disease severity in patients carrying the rs8005161-TT and rs8005161-CT alleles. No significant differences were observed in the pH associated activation of cAMP production between IBD (TT, CT, WT/CC) and non-IBD (WT/CC) genotype carriers upon an acidic extracellular pH shift. However, we observed significantly impaired RhoA activation after an extracellular acidic pH shift in IBD patients, irrespective of the rs8005161 allele.ConclusionsThe T allele of rs8005161 might confer a more severe disease course in IBD patients. Human monocytes from IBD patients showed impaired pH associated RhoA activation upon an acidic pH shift.

Published
2019

42. Electrostatic Characterization of Lunar Dust Simulants

Author

Calle, C. I, Buhler, C. R, and Ritz, M. L

Subjects
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Abstract

Lunar dust can jeopardize exploration activities due to its ability to cling to most surfaces. In this paper, we report on our measurements of the electrostatic properties of the lunar soil simulants. Methods have been developed to measure the volume resistivity, dielectric constant, chargeability, and charge decay of lunar soil. While the first two parameters have been measured in the past [Olhoeft 1974], the last two have never been measured directly on the lunar regolith or on any of the Apollo samples. Measurements of the electrical properties of the lunar samples are being performed in an attempt to answer important problems that must be solved for the development of an effective dust mitigation technology, namely, how much charge can accumulate on the dust and how long does the charge remain on surfaces. The measurements will help develop coatings that are compatible with the intrinsic electrostatic properties of the lunar regolith.

Published
2008

45. In Situ Test Method for the Electrostatic Characterization of Lunar Dust

Author

Buhler, C. R, Calle, Carlos I, CLements, S. J, Mantovani, J, and Ritz, M. I

Subjects
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Abstract

This paper serves to illustrate the testing methods necessary to classify the electrostatic properties of lunar dust using in situ instrumentation and the required techniques therein. A review of electrostatic classification of lunar simulant materials is provided as is its relevance to the success of future human lunar missions.

Published
2007

47. Preliminary Results of a New Type of Surface Property Measurement Ideal for a Future Mars Rover Mission

Author

Buhler, C. R, Calle, C. I, Mantovani, J. G, Buehler, M. G, Nowicki, A. W, and Ritz, M

Subjects
Instrumentation And Photography
Abstract

The success of the recent rover missions to Mars has stressed the importance of acquiring the maximum amount of geological information with the least amount of data possible. We have designed, tested and implemented special sensors mounted on a rover s wheel capable of detecting minute changes in surface topology thus eliminating the need for specially- made science platforms. These sensors, based on the previously designed, flight qualified Mars Environmental Compatibility Assessment (MECA) Electrometer, measure the static electricity (triboelectricity) generated between polymer materials and the Martian regolith during rover transverses. The sensors are capable of detecting physical changes in the soil that may not be detectable by other means, such as texture, size and moisture content. Although triboelectricity is a surface phenomenon, the weight of a rover will undoubtedly protrude the sensors below the dust covered layers, exposing underlying regolith whose properties may not be detectable through other means.

Published
2004

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