Publications by authors named "J Saunier"

Benzonitrile molecules are present in ionizing environments including interstellar clouds and solar nebulae, where their ions can form adducts with neutral molecules such as acrylonitrile leading to the formation of a variety of nitrogen-containing complex organics. Herein, we report on the formation of complex organics by the sequential reactions of 1-4 acrylonitrile (CNH) molecules with the benzonitrile radical cation (CNH˙). The results reveal the formation of the covalently bonded -acrylonitrile-benzonitrile radical cation (CNH˙) with a rate coefficient of 2.

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Background: Orthodontic treatment with transparent aligners is popular with patients. Any alteration of the plastic material, as subjected to the oral environment, could influence the treatment's durability, the aligner's aesthetic appearance, and the patient's safety.

Purpose: This study concerns the physicochemical properties of ClearCorrect® aligners before and after intraoral use, focusing on transparency, surface topography, leachable, polymer glass transition temperature, and viscoelastic properties.

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Article Synopsis
  • Benzonitrile radical cations can interact with molecules like acetylene in cosmic environments, leading to the creation of complex nitrogen-based organic compounds.
  • Experimental results show that acetylene reacts with benzonitrile radical cations to form two main covalent adduct ions, with specific reaction rates measured at a certain temperature.
  • The study highlights a mechanism where a benzonitrile cation transforms into a structure allowing for cyclization, resulting in a bicyclic compound that could help to explain the presence of nitrogen-rich organics in various space regions.
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is an important pathogen for humans with a lead in nosocomial infection, but it is also more and more common in communities. Our knowledge of the pathology has historically been focused on the toxins produced by the bacteria that remain its major virulence factors. But the dysbiosis of the intestinal microbiota creating the conditions for the colonization appears to be fundamental for our understanding of the disease.

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The impact of ethanol locks on the mechanical performances of central venous catheters was compared to that of aqueous-based locks. Several mechanical tests were performed to evaluate catheter behavior: kinking radius measurements, burst pressure, and tensile tests. Different polyurethanes were studied to assess the impact of radio-opaque charge and polymer chemical composition on catheter behavior.

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