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dr inż. Maciej Sienkiewicz
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- Assistant professor at Department of Polymers Technology
- 2011-05-01 - present at Assistant Professor/PhD Polymer Technology Gdańsk University of Technology
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Year 2024
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Advancing sustainable hybrid bitumen systems: A compatibilization solution by functionalized polyolefins for enhanced crumb rubber content in bitumen
PublicationPolymer waste pollution has a profound effect on the environment and, consequently, on the lifestyle of hu- mankind. The massive production and disposal of cross-linked polymers clearly exemplify the challenges of recycling. Increasing efforts are being undertaken to introduce recycled polymers, especially crumb rubber (CR), into asphalt formulations. Due to the rather poor processability and phase separation associated with CR- modified...
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Eco-friendly modification of bitumen: The effects of rubber wastes and castor oil on the microstructure, processability and properties
PublicationThe bitumen industry in the European Union is facing several difficulties, including rising demand, unstable oil supply, rising prices for synthetic polymer modifiers, and a focus on lowering carbon footprint. Bitumen modification with crumb rubber (CR) is one of the most promising solution to these challenges. However, CR-modified bitumen have poor processability and low storage stability. To overcome these flaws we are introducing...
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Investigation on Swelling of Agar-Based Antibacterial Hydrogels for Hard-To-Heal Wound Dressings
PublicationDespite a wide range of available wound treatments, hard-to-heal wounds still pose a challenge. Hydrogels are often used as dressings for these wounds, because they sustain moisture in the wound environment, supporting the natural healing process. However, it is still not fully understood how physicochemical properties of hydrogel matrix affect the drug release process. Thus, detailed swelling kinetics examination coupled with...
Year 2023
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Determination of Liquid Detergent Pods as a Potential Microplastic Source
PublicationWashing pods became a popular way to add detergent to washing machines. Despite the claims about the degradability of the pod film, the sludge in pipes can be observed after the usage of such pods. This study focused on a quantitative and qualitative analysis of washing pod films as a source of microplastic.
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Developing Materials for Biodegradable Otolaryngological Stents
PublicationMaterials for otolaryngological stents have to be characterized by good tensile strength, wear resistance, biocompatibility, and specific degradation time. This work aimed to synthesize polyurethanes based on various biodegradable polyol blends. Their biodegradability and mechanical properties were tested and compared to commercial BIOFLEX material.
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Structurally well-defined functionalized polyolefins and graft copolymers thereof as bitumen modifiers
PublicationHere we demonstrate the application of hydroxyl-functionalized propylene-based copolymers, poly(propylene-co-1-hexene-co-10-undecen-1-ol) (FPP) and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (SMA) graft copolymers derived thereof, poly(propylene-co-1- hexene-graft-styrene-co-maleic anhydride) (FPP-g-SMA) as bitumen modifiers. The FPP samples were synthesized via solution copolymerization, while FPP-g-SMA products were obtained via transesterification...
Year 2022
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Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Materials in Seawater Environment
PublicationIn this chapter, our interest is directed into dea/ocean/lakes biodegradable environment for polymer packaging materials from two different points of view.
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Hydrogels Based on Natural Polymers for Cardiac Applications
PublicationIn this work agar- and borax-based hydrogels with and without the addition of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) at different concentrations were synthesized. Hydrogels were modified by the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) which exhibits antithrombotic properties. The effect of modification by ASA on the properties of hydrogels was analyzed.
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Polyurethane based hybrid ciprofloxacin-releasing wound dressings designed for skin engineering purpose
PublicationPurpose Even in the 21st century, chronic wounds still pose a major challenge due to potentially inappropriate treatment options, so the latest wound dressings are hybrid systems that enable clinical management, such as a hybrid of hydrogels, antibiotics and polymers. These wound dressings are mainly used for chronic and complex wounds, which can easily be infected by bacteria. Materials and methods Six Composite Porous Matrices...
Year 2021
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Development, characterization and evaluation of composite adsorbent for the adsorption of crystal violet from aqueous solution: Isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies
PublicationThe purpose of this work focuses on the production and investigations of a new composite material as alternative low-cost adsorbent for the removal of crystal violet (CV) dye from waste solution. The production method was performed by in-situ thermal activation technology via extrusion process of polymer wastes containing tire rubber (50 wt%) and polyurethane foam (50 wt%) using single-screw extruder under processing temperature...
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PLA–Potato Thermoplastic Starch Filament as a Sustainable Alternative to the Conventional PLA Filament: Processing, Characterization, and FFF 3D Printing
PublicationThe growing popularity of the fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing technology in science, industry, and in-home use is associated with an increased demand for high-quality polymer filaments. This study presents an in-depth characterization and analysis of a self-made bio-based polylactide (PLA)/thermoplastic potato starch (TPS) filament dedicated for the FFF 3D printing technology. The obtained results were compared with...
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Polyurethanes
PublicationHandbook of Thermoset Plastics, Fourth Edition provides complete coverage of the chemical processes, manufacturing techniques and design properties of each polymer, along with its applications. This new edition has been expanded to include the latest developments in the field, with new chapters on radiation curing, biological adhesives, vitrimers, and 3D printing. This detailed handbook considers the practical implications of using...
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Preparation of Well-Compatibilized PP/PC Blends and Foams Thereof
PublicationThe performance of polypropylene-poly(ethylene brassylate) block and graft copolymers and a polypropylene-polycaprolactone graft copolymer as compatibilizers for polypropylene-rich polypropylene/bisphenol A polycarbonate (PP/PC, 80/20 wt/wt) blends was elucidated. The copolymers were synthesized either by metal-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization or transesterification of a presynthesized polyester, initiated by hydroxyl-functionalized...
Year 2019
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Epoxy Composites Filled with Natural Calcium Carbonate. 1. Epoxy Composites Obtained in the Presence of Monoperoxy Derivative of Epidian-6 Epoxy Resin
PublicationPhysico-mechanical properties of the products based on filled epoxy-oligomeric mixtures composed of Epidian-5 epoxy resin, oligoesteracrylate TGM-3 and monoperoxide derivative of Epidian-6 epoxy resin (PO) have been investigated. CaCO3 was used as a filler and polyethylene polyamine was a curing agent. The effect of PO and CaCO3 on the gel-fraction content and physico-mechanical properties was examined. Using a scanning electron...
Year 2018
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Novel Biodegradable Potato Starch-based Compositions as Candidates in Packaging Industry, Safe for Marine Environment
PublicationAbout 70 % of our planet’s surface is covered by seas and oceans to which even 10 million tons of waste go every year. It makes these places the largest global landfills, containing up to 90 % of plastic waste. In this article we present the results of research on novel starch-based compositions expected to be more safe for the marine environment. For these purpose biopolymers such as, thermoplastic starch (TPS), polylactide (PLA)...
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Polymer Modified Bitumen
PublicationIn this paper we present the benefits of using polymers as an asphalt modifiers, especially the low molecular weight reactive compounds, which are capable of forming an polymer network with bitumen "in situ" in the process of its modification.
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Preparation and characterization of biodegradable and compostable PLA/TPS/ESO compositions
PublicationIn this study, biodegradable and compostable compositions, derived from totally natural feedstock/raw materials, namely polylactide (PLA), potato thermoplastic starch (TPS) and plant glycerin have been made by melt extrusion with epoxydized soybean oil (ESO) as reactive modifier in order to improve PLAs ductility and reduce the products cost without compromising biodegradation. The obtained PLA/mTPS(0,5ESO)[75/25] and PLA/ mTPS(2ESO)[75/25]...
Year 2017
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Degradation of modified TPS in natural and industrial compost
PublicationThe aim of the study was to determine in the pilot studies the degree of decomposition of modified by us thermoplasic starch (potato starch).Commercial and new obtained by us foils were tested in an open roofing at normal weather conditions. The most visible changes were observed in TPS modified by epoxidized soybean oil and arabic gum contrary to commercial foils where there was no mass change observed.
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Development of methods improving storage stability of bitumen modified with ground tire rubber: A review
PublicationThe following paper presents an overview of methods for improving the storage stability at high temperature of rubber modified bitumen. The storage stability of the rubber modified bitumen can be improved by using a various types of modifiers that form the bonds between the components of these binders. The increase in stability can also be achieved by using crumbrubber surface-activated by furaldehyde or ground tire rubber (GTR)...
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Environmentally friendly polymer-rubber composites obtained from waste tyres: A review
PublicationThe paper is transdisciplinary. The complex overview on changes in policy and approach to waste tyres that leads to both solving environmental problem of post consumer tyres and creating environmentally friendlier novel materials are presented. It is shown that in the world, the amount of polymer wastes increases every year. Most of them are in the form of post-consumer tyres. Recycling and recovery of such tyres is a serious environmental...
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Microwave radiation in the synthesis of urethane prepolymers
PublicationThis paper describes the use of microwave radiation in the synthesis of urethane prepolymers in bulk (without solvent). The prepolymers were synthesized using 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and poly (ε-caprolactone) diol (PCL) at a molar ratio of 4:1. The reaction was carried out without a catalyst in the reactor with a conventional heating system (oil bath) or in the microwave reactor (MW Reactor NOVA 09) at temperatures...
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The effect of tyre rubber grinding method on the rubber-asphalt binder properties
PublicationRubber products, especially those used in the automotive industry, are responsible for a significant amount of waste, mainly in the form of worn tyres. One way to recycle tyres is to use them as an asphalt binder modifier. The properties of rubber-asphalt binders vary greatly depending on the morphology of the ground tyre rubber (GTR) grains and the type of tyre to be recycled (car/truck). The paper presents the results of research...
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The influence of rubber recyclate morphology on the properties of rubber-asphalt composite
PublicationIn the paper wastes, mostly in the form of used tires, were analyzed. One of the methods of waste tires application use them as a modifier of asphalt. However, the properties of rubber-asphalt composites depend on the morphology of waste tiregranulate and kind of tire recycled (car/truck). In this chapter, the influence of grinding methods of waste tire on the prop¬erties of rubber-asphalt composites were studied. SEM analysis...
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Thermal and mechanical properties of polyurethanes modified with L-ascorbic acid
PublicationIn this study we report the thermal and mechanical properties of polyurethanes modified with ascorbic acid (AA). Ascorbic acid was used as a modifier at concentration of 1 or 2 mass%. The antioxidative properties of AA may improve the biocompatibility of the obtained materials, which were designed for biomedical applications. In this paper we describe characterization of obtained unmodified and ascorbic acid modified polyurethanes...
Year 2015
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Fabrication of polyurethane and polyurethane based composite fibers by the electrospinning technique for soft tissue engineering of cardiovascular system
PublicationElectrospinning is the unique technique, which provides forming of polymeric scaffolds for soft tissue engineering, which include tissue scaffolds for soft tissues of cardiovascular system. Such artificial soft tissues of cardiovascular system may possess mechanical properties comparable to native vascular tissues. Electrospinning technique gives the opportu nity to form fibres with nm- to μm-scale in diameter. The arrangement...
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Fabrication of polyurethane and polyurethane based composite fibres by the electrospinning technique for soft tissue engineering of cardiovascular system
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Metody modyfikacji chemicznej powierzchni ziaren recyklatu gumowego oraz wyrobów gumowych prowadzące do poprawy ich adhezji do poliuretanu
PublicationW kompozytach poliuretanowo-gumowych słabe oddziaływania fizyczne i chemiczne polarnych osnów poliuretanowych z niepolarnymi cząstkami recyklatów gumowych powodują obniżanie ich wytrzymałości mechanicznej, w miarę zwiększania ilości recyklatu gumowego, który został użyty do ich otrzymania. Problem ten można rozwiązać poprzez modyfikację powierzchni ziaren recyklatu gumowego, na drodze różnego rodzaju procesów chemicznych i fizycznych....
Year 2014
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Modyfikacja właściwości trybologicznych poliuretanów
PublicationPrzedstawiono metody modyfikacji właściwości trybologicznych poliuretanów i kompozytów poliuretanowych oraz metody badań tych właściwości. Porównano materiały pod względem odporności na zużycie i ścieranie.
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Polyurethanes
PublicationThe chapter content is devoted to Polyurethanes and consists of the following items: general characteristics of polyurethanes, raw materials used in the synthesis of crosslinked polyurethanes, synthesis and crosslinking reactions of polyurethanes, morphology of liniear and branched PU, manufacturing methods and functional properties.
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Thermal Properties of PLA/TPS Blends
PublicationFour types of polymer compositions having different amount of potato starch, glycerin and poly(lactic acid) was obtained and characterized by DSC. Adding of TPS to PLA lowered Tg.
Year 2012
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Progress in used tyres management in the european union: a review
PublicationThe dynamic increase in the manufacture of rubber products, particularly those used in the automobile industry, is responsible for a vast amount of wastes, mostly in the form of used tyres, of which more than 17 million tonnes are produced globally each year. The widely differing chemical compositions and the cross-linked structures of rubber in tyres are the prime reason why they are highly resistant to biodegradation, photochemical...
Year 2010
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Kompozytowe Materiały poliuretanowo-Gumowe otrzymywane in situ z recyklatów gumowych oraz poliestrouretanów sieciowanych styrenem
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano wyniki badań dotyczące nowej grupy kompozytowych materiałów poliuretanowo-gumowych, otrzymywanych przy udziale różnej ilości recyklatu gumowego, w których jako osnowę wykorzystano lane nienasycone poliestrouretany, poddawane rodnikowej kopolimeryzacji sieciującej styrenem.
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Kompozytowe materiały poliuretanowo-gumowe otrzymywane z lanych elastomerów uretanowych i recyklatów gumowych
PublicationW pracy prezentujemy wyniki badań dotyczących nowej grupy kompozytowych materiałów poliuretanowo-gumowych (KPG), otrzymywanych przy udziale różnej ilości recyklatu gumowego (RG), w których jako osnowę wykorzystano opracowane w Katedrze Technologii Polimerów Politechniki Gdańskiej lane nienasycone poliestrouretany (PEUR), poddawane rodnikowej kopolimeryzacji sieciującej ze styrenem. Zastosowanie PEUR umożliwiło uzyskanie nowej grupy...
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Kompozyty poliuretanowo-gumowe otrzymane przy udziale recyklatów gumowych jako sposób na zagospodarowanie poużytkowych opon samochodowych
PublicationW pracy doktorskiej przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące opracowania oraz charakterystyki właściwości nowych kompozytów poliuretanowo-gumowych (KPG), przydatnych do zastosowań praktycznych, otrzymywanych z trzech typów lanych elastomerów uretanowych (LEU) oraz dwóch odmian recyklatów gumowych (RG), produkowanych w procesach mechanicznego rozdrabniania poeksploatacyjnych opon samochodowych w temperaturze otoczenia i w warunkach...
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Otrzymywanie i właściwości przeciworostowych powłok poli(estrowo-uretanowych)
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące otrzymania poliuretanowej powłoki przeciwporostowej, którą uzyskano metodą prepolimerową, a jako czynnik przeciwporostowy zastosowano pirition cynku oraz tlenek miedzi (I). Otrzymane powłoki poddano ekspozycji w wodzie morskiej a następnie przeprowadzono analizę ich mikrostruktury za pomocą mikroskopu optycznego. Z przeprowadzonych badań wynika, iż głównym czynnikiem decydującym o skuteczności...
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Wpływ rodzaju czynnika antyporostowego na skuteczność powłoki przeciwporostowej
PublicationW niniejszej pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące wpływu biocydu organicznego pirytionu cynku(sól cynkowa 2-tiono-1-hydroksy pirydyny) oraz biocydu nieorganicznego (tlenku miedzi I) na właściwości przeciwporostowe farb akrylowych. Przeprowadzono badania mikroskopowe powierzczni farb przed jak i po 6-cio miesięcznej ekspozycji w wodzie morskiej. Analiza obrazów pozwala stwierdzić, iż zastosowanie biocydu organicznego bądź...
Year 2009
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Mikrostruktura kompozytów poliuretanowo-gumowych, otrzymywanych in situ z elastomerów uretanowych i recyklatów gumowych
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące mikrostruktury nowej grupy kompozytów poliuretanowo-gumowych (KPG). Materiały kompozytowe otrzymano in situ z lanych elastomerów ure-tanowych (LEU) i różnej ilości recyklatu gumowego (RG), uzyskiwanego w wyniku kriogenicznego rozdrabniania poużytkowych opon samochodowych. Mikrostrukturę przełomów KPG zbadano przy wykorzystaniu mikroskopii optycznej (OM) oraz transmisyjnej mikroskopii...
Year 2007
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Skład chemiczny a właściwości nienasyconych poliuretanów sieciowanych styrenem
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące wpływu składu chemicznego nienasyconych poliuretanów sieciowanych styrenem na ich właściwości mechaniczne. Omawiane polimery otrzymano z nienasyconych prepolimerów uretanowych zsyntezowanych z oligo(alkilenoestro-etero)dioli zawierających wiązania podwójne oraz 4,4'-diizocyjanianu difenylometanu. Uzyskane wyniki badań wskazują, że właściwości mechaniczne badanych poliuretanów kształtowane...
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