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Numerical Simulation of Light to Heat Conversion by Plasmonic Nanoheaters
PublicationPlasmonic nanoparticles are widely recognized as photothermal conversion agents, i.e., nanotransducers or nanoheaters. Translation of these materials into practical applications requires quantitative analyses of their photothermal conversion efficiencies (η). However, the value of η obtained for different materials is dramatically influenced by the experimental setup and method of calculation. Here, we evaluate the most common...
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On a fully three-dimensional bending analysis of very thick smart composite cube-like bulk structures
PublicationHere we discuss the behaviour of very thick composite plates considering electro-magneto-elastic coupling of various types using fully three-dimensional (3D) kinematics. Published research highlights a lack of studies on the 3D mechanics of smart composite plates that integrate both higher-order (flexoelectric/flexomagnetic) and lower-order (piezoelectric/piezomagnetic) multiple physical fields (electro-magneto-elastic). The common...
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On nonlinear 3D electro-elastic numerical modeling of two-phase inhomogeneous FG piezocomposites reinforced with GNPs
PublicationThe novelty here comes from not only the perfect nonlinear three-dimensional (3D) electro-elasticity investigation but also the mixed material itself. The literature widely showed mechanical assessments on the piezoelectric structures; however, a lack of nonlinear three-dimensional elasticity studies has been witnessed on these kinds of smart materials. Therefore, a nonlinear 3D elasticity-piezoelectricity coupling is considered...
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On the use of black tea waste as a functional filler for manufacturing self-stabilizing polyethylene composites: In-depth thermal analysis
PublicationThermal and oxidative stabilization are critical aspects in the processing and exploitation of polyolefins. Black tea contains many natural antioxidants, the largest group of compounds in its composition. When used as a filler for composite manufacturing, the thermo-oxidation process of polyethylene can be slowed down. Black tea waste (BTW) generated during the process of packing tea into sachets was introduced into a bio-based...
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On three-dimensional dynamics of smart rotating micro-disks
PublicationIn this paper, three-dimensional (3D) dynamic analysis of a rotational smart piezomagnetic-flexomagnetic (PFM) multi-functional micro-disk has been investigated. In the mathematical modeling, an attempt has been made to develop a wide range of factors influencing the analyzed structure, which is intended to be used as a micro-sensor/actuator. The investigated smart micro-disk could have many sensitive and accurate applications,...
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On-site medical wastewater treatment enabling sustainable water reclamation: Merged advanced oxidation process for disinfection, toxicity, and contaminants removal
PublicationDue to increasingly scarce water resources worldwide, their reclamation is essential. Therefore, the water sector explores solutions that comply with EU requirements for water reuse. Wastewater advance oxidation processes (AOPs) are promising methods to increase the circular economy in the water sector. This investigation evaluated the combination of two different AOPs – electrolysis (EO) using boron diamond doped electrodes, and...
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Opposite effect of the Cu photodeposition on the ∙OH generation and diclofenac degradation depends on the exposed anatase facet
PublicationExposition of a specific crystal facets and modification with co-catalysts are often used in order to improve photocatalytic activity of a material. However, considering complexity of these interactions, it is still challenging to fully understand and predict activity of a specific system. Here, we report combination of the {0 0 1} and {1 0 1} crystal facets of anatase TiO2 with CuXO co-catalyst, applied for diclofenac degradation,...
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Optimal bandgap of a single-junction photovoltaic cell for the mobile Internet-of-Things
PublicationThe procedure for determining the maximum power of a single-junction photovoltaic cell operating in various types of lighting is presented. This is a key issue for photovoltaics powering the mobile Internet-of-Things (IoTs). The simulations performed are based on the detailed balance principle, without any of simplifying assumptions included in the Shockley-Queisser model. Optimal energy bandgap for diffuse solar light was found...
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Optimization of constitutive law for objective numerical modeling of knitted fabric
PublicationThis paper discusses the problem of macroscopic modeling a knitted technical fabric with the aim to determine a constitutive law for adequately modeling the material response under real-life load. As phenomenological, hyperelastic material laws reveal different parameters due to different test modalities used to identify such parameters, an optimization scheme is proposed to determine an objective solution. The study is conducted...
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Optimization of Hydrogen Utilization and Process Efficiency in the Direct Reduction of Iron Oxide Pellets: A Comprehensive Analysis of Processing Parameters and Pellet Composition
PublicationThe article deals with the H2 consumption for different processing conditions and the composition of the processed pellets during the direct reduction process. The experiments are carried out at 600–1300 °C, with gas pressures of 1–5 bar, gas flow rates of 1–5 L min−1, and basicity indices of 0 to 2.15. Pellets with different compositions of TiO2, Al2O3, CaO, and SiO2 are analyzed. The gas flow rate is crucial, with 0–10 L min−1...
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Optimizing conductivity in Na-V-Te-O glass through controlled heat treatment
PublicationSemiconducting Na2O-V2O5-TeO2 glasses with various Na2O contents were melted and subjected to controlled heating to improve conductivity. Topography analysis were performed using confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy on both as-quenched and heat-treated samples. X-ray diffraction confirmed the amorphous nature of the samples post-melting, with subsequent heating resulting in the formation of nanocrystallites primarily...
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Optimizing electrochemical removal of perfluorooctanoic acid in landfill leachate using ceramic carbon foam electrodes by coupling CFD simulation and reactor design
PublicationPerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a persistent and bioaccumulative pollutant classified as a 'forever chemical', poses a global environmental and health risk due to its widespread use and resistance to degradation. The development of effective and efficient removal technologies is crucial to mitigate its long-term impacts. In this study, we present a novel approach to address the growing concern of emerging contaminants, particularly...
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Optimizing Large-Scale Inorganic Processes: Model-Based Digital Design of RH-DS Apparatus
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Optimizing nature-based solutions for urban flood risk mitigation: A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach in Gdańsk, Poland
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Optimizing nature-based solutions for urban flood risk mitigation: A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach in Gdańsk, Poland
PublicationNature-based Solutions (NbS) have emerged as a sustainable approach to managing flood risks by enhancing natural water retention and reducing surface runoff in urban areas. As climate change and rapid urbanization exacerbate flood hazards, optimizing the spatial deployment of NbS is crucial for improving urban resilience and mitigating flood impacts. This study presents a comprehensive optimization framework for the spatial allocation...
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Paving the way for green cross-linker substances for the fabrication of polymer membranes — a review
PublicationChemical cross-linking in membrane fabrication aims to face limitations of polymer membranes, including poor chemical resistance, low mechanical stability, swelling, etc. Typical cross-linkers do not fit green chemistry and sustainable principles due to their toxicity. Thus, this article discusses the successful application of green cross-linkers (including organic acids — citric, gallic, ferulic, and tannic acid, calcium chloride,...
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Performance assessment of disposable carbon-based immunosensors for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 infections
PublicationWe designed, developed, and clinically tested two rapid antigen-based immunosensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection, enabling diagnosis and viral load quantification for under USD $2. In a first clinical study, a screen-printed disposable carbon-based (SPC) sensor was assessed on prospectively recruited adult participants classified into three study groups: healthy donors (n = 46); SARS-CoV-2-infected symptomatic patients (n = 58); and...
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Performance evaluation of green and conventional solvents in reversed-phase liquid chromatography based on the separation of non-polar and polar substances
PublicationThis study investigated the potential for replacing conventional solvents such as acetonitrile (ACN) and methanol (MeOH) with greener alternatives – ethanol (EtOH) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) – in chromatographic separations. The aim was to assess whether these environmentally friendly solvents could achieve comparable separation performance while reducing the environmental impact of the analyses. Chromatographic separations were...
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Performances, mechanisms, and strategies for methane removal via gas biofiltration
PublicationControl of methane emissions has attracted widespread attention in the context of worldwide efforts to alleviate the greenhouse effect. Biofiltration, a green and cost-effective treatment process, has been widely used for the purification of methane. Currently, there is still a lack of comprehensive information on methane biofiltration. Herein, the state-of-the-art development trends of methane removal via biofiltration were comprehensively...
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Phages as potential life-saving therapeutic option in the treatment of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections
PublicationUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide and increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges conventional antibiotic treatments. Phage therapy (PT) has emerged as a promising alternative due to its specificity, safety and efficacy against multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens causing infectious diseases. PT demonstrates significant potential in treating chronic and recurrent UTIs,...
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Photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide nanorods incorporated graphitic carbon nitride catalyst
PublicationBackground Photocatalysts are user-friendly and serve as compatible materials for degrading industrial dye pollutants. This study utilizes zinc oxide/graphitic carbon nitride (ZnO/g-C3N4) nanocomposites against degrading methylene blue (MB). Methods The hydrothermal method assisted sonication technique was used to fabricate the ZnO/g-C3N4 composite with varying ratios of ZnO/g-C3N4 (1:0.25, 1:0.50, 1:1). The synthesized materials...
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Photocatalytic membranes based on Cu–NH2-MIL-125(Ti) protected by poly(vinylidene fluoride) for high and stable hydrogen production
PublicationA porous, photocatalytically active, and water-stable composite membrane has been developed based on Cu–NH2-MIL-125(Ti), a titanium-based metal–organic framework (MOF) and PVDF polymeric matrix. To tune the structural and functional properties of the PVDF/MOF composites, the loading degree of the MOF within the polymer was systematically varied. The most effective performance of the composite material was achieved with a 10% wt/wt...
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Photocatalytic selectivity oxidation of 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol coupled with Cd-MOF/S/Ni-NiO for hydrogen evolution performance and mechanism
PublicationIn this study, Cd-MOF/S/Ni–NiO (MOF = metal–organic framework) composite materials were prepared using a hydrothermal synthesis method and employed for the high-efficiency photocatalytic oxidation of the lignin β-O-4 model compound 2-phenoxy-1-phenylethanol, coupled with water splitting hydrogen evolution. The Cd-MOF/S/Ni–NiO composite material retained the petal-like morphology of Cd-MOF, with Ni-BTC acting as the precursor for...
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Physicochemical properties of La0.5Ba0.5Co1-xFexO3-δ (0≤x≤1) as positrode for proton ceramic electrochemical cells
PublicationWe report on essential properties of materials in the series La0.5Ba0.5Co1-xFexO3-δ as positrodes for proton ceramic electrochemical cells (PCECs). The unit cell and thermochemical expansion coefficient (TCEC) of these cubic perovskites decrease with iron content x, the TCEC of La0.5Ba0.5FeO3-δ going as low as 11·10-6 1/K. The materials behave as LaMO3 perovskites with small band gaps and Ba acting as acceptors compensated by electron...
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Plasma in fabrication and modification of polymeric membranes
PublicationPolymer materials are mostly used in the fabrication of permeable and selective interfaces, known as membranes, for distinct membrane processes. According to their application in membrane processes, there is a need to improve specific properties such as functionality, charge, stability, hydrophilicity and chemical/physical resistance. Mostly, the surface post-modification of the membranes is suitable. In this regard, plasma, as...
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Polymer Materials for U-Shaped Optic Fiber Sensors: A Review
PublicationFiber optic sensors have gained popularity over the last few decades. This is due to their numerous advantages, such as good metrological parameters, biocompatibility and resistance to magnetic and electric fields and environmental pollution. However, those built from glass fiber have one main disadvantage—they are fragile, meaning they can be easily damaged, even by the presence of vibration. Due to the great progress made by...
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Polymer-Enhanced Active Layer Crystallization in Low-Temperature Carbon-Based Perovskite Solar Cells
PublicationHigh-efficiency perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are emerging as a promising next-generation, low-cost, photovoltaic technology. A key advantage of PSCs is their compatibility with diverse manufacturing techniques, enabling the pursuit of low-cost, stable PSCs. Carbon electrodes, known for their scalability, chemical inertness, and ease of processing through screen printing, have recently seen the development of low-temperature carbon...
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Pomiary termowizyjne temperatury w operacjach maszynowego docierania powierzchni płaskich
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono problematykę oraz wyniki badań nagrzewania się elementów układu obróbkowego docierarki jednotarczowej do płaszczyzn o standardowej kinematyce. Badano wpływ podstawowych warunków obróbki na temperaturę docieranych materiałów oraz zmiany temperatury głównych elementów obrabiarki. W badaniach wykorzystano kamerę termowizyjną. Wyniki pomiarów mogą być przydatne m.in. do określenia przerw między cyklami obróbki...
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Pomoc psychologiczno-pedagogiczna Dz.U.2023 po. 1798 opracowanie Marcin Niedopytalski
PublicationPomoc psychologiczno-pedagogiczna w świetle Rozporządzenia Dz.U. 2023 poz. 1798 – analiza i perspektywyAutor: Marcin Niedopytalski Pomoc psychologiczno-pedagogiczna jest jednym z kluczowych elementów wspierania uczniów w polskim systemie edukacji. Rozporządzenie Ministra Edukacji Narodowej z dnia 9 sierpnia 2017 r., w brzmieniu ustalonym jednolitym tekstem opublikowanym w Dzienniku...
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Porous Deep Eutectic Solvents–Unfulfilled Dream or the Next Breakthrough in Scientific Innovation?
PublicationPorous deep eutectic solvents (PDES) are capturing the imagination of scientists, promising a revolutionary leap in material science. These innovative materials, blending the versatility of deep eutectic solvents (DES) with the intricate architectures of porous structures, offer an exciting array of applications—from green chemistry and catalysis to energy storage and environmental remediation. However, the journey from laboratory...
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Possibility of Using Alkali-Activated Phosphogypsum from the Production of Orthophosphoric Acid for the Building Materials—A Review
PublicationThis paper focuses on the possibility of using phosphogypsum, which is a residue from the production of orthophosphoric acid as an additional source of calcium and the use of spent caustic as an alkaline activator for production of ceramic materials in construction industry. The use of the above-mentioned waste will allow to increase fraction of calcium, sodium and silicate needed for the geopolymerization process and improve...
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Postural Differences in Speaking Versus Non-Speaking Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Potential Modulatory Role of Phoenixin-14 in Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition of Endometriotic 12Z Cells
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Power Transmission for Millimeter-Wave Indoor/Outdoor Wearable IoT Devices Using Grounded Coplanar Waveguide-Fed On-Body Antenna
PublicationThis paper presents for the first-time evaluation of wireless power transmission (WPT) for sustainable low-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices in realistic indoor/outdoor scenarios using empirical propagation models at 28 GHz. The used empirical propagation models have shown that using an on-body 9×9 mm-wave rectenna array based on a proposed mm-wave antenna is able to charge IoT devices at a distance of 57 m for line-of-sight...
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Prace remontowe betonowych posadzek przemysłowych. Część II
PublicationPosadzki betonowe należą do elementów w obiektach budowlanych, których projektowanie wymaga doświadczenia inżynierskiego, wykonawstwo – zachowania reżimu technologicznego, natomiast podczas ich eksploatacji niezbędne jest prowadzenie remontów okresowych. Najczęściej wykorzystywane są jako przestrzeń robocza i komunikacyjna w obiektach przemysłowych. Niezależnie od miejsca wbudowania posadzki betonowe wymagają prowadzenia okresowych...
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Praktyczna ocena wpływu położenia dybli w szczelinach dylatacyjnych na ryzyko powstania zniszczeń nawierzchni z betonu cementowego
PublicationCement concrete pavements are mainly implemented in Poland using unreinforced, dowelled and tieded pavement technology. The task of dowels in transverse expansion joints is to ensure proper transfer of loads between slabs and to allow free operation of slabs caused, among other things, by changes in thermal load. Recently, a significant problem has been observed in evaluating and resolving the issue of improperly placed dowels...
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Predicting a passenger ship's response during evasive maneuvers using Bayesian Learning
PublicationThe rapidly advancing automation of the maritime industry – for instance, through onboard Decision Support Systems (DSS) – can facilitate the introduction of advanced solutions supporting the process of collision avoidance at sea. Nevertheless, relevant solutions that aim to correctly predict a ship's behavior in irregular waves are only available to a limited extent by omitting the impact of wave stochastics on resulting evasive...
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Predicting creep failure life in adhesive-bonded single-lap joints using machine learning
PublicationAccurately predicting the creep failure life of adhesive joints, particularly single-lap adhesive joints (SLAJs), remains still a significant challenge, requiring substantial time and resources and the ability to predict the duration of creep failure in SLAJs is critical to ensuring structural integrity and reducing the failure of creep-prone adhesive joints. In this study, machine learning (ML) was used to identify the critical...
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Preparation of TiO2 Nanorods@Ni-Foam for Photocatalytic Decomposition of Acetaldehyde—In Situ FTIR Surface Investigation
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Prestressing of concrete using iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) short fibers: Experimental and numerical analysis
PublicationIron-based shape memory alloys (Fe-SMAs) exhibit unique shape recovery and memory effect behavior upon thermal activation, making them advantageous for structural applications such as prestressing. Introducing short Fe-SMA fibers into concrete structures allows for a uniform and localized distribution of prestressing forces within...
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Probiotic potential of Bacillus Isolates from Polish Bee Pollen and Bee Bread
PublicationThe main goal of this study was the evaluation of the probiotic potential of 10 Bacillus spp. strains isolated from 5 bee bread and 3 bee pollen samples. The antagonistic interaction with Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was a primary criterion for the preliminary selection of the isolates. Three out of ten strains—PY2.3 (isolated from pollen), BP20.15 and BB10.1 (both isolated from bee bread)—were found to be possible...
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Procedury reagowania na atak nożownika w obiektach handlowych firmy ochroniarskie
PublicationProcedury reagowania na atak nożownika w obiektach handlowych wytyczne dla firm ochroniarskich Ataki...
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Progress in devulcanization of waste tire rubber: Upcycling towards a circular economy
PublicationAs a complex composite material, tire rubber has always presented significant environmental and waste management concerns due to its non-biodegradability and accumulation in landfills. The devulcanization of tire rubber has emerged as a historical challenge in the field of sustainable rubber engineering since Goodyear invented cross-linking in 1839. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of waste tire recycling processes,...
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Projekt Integracji Służb i Partnerstwa dla Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego
PublicationW obliczu rosnących zagrożeń zarówno na arenie międzynarodowej, jak i wewnętrznej, współczesne...
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Proyecto Valija, Cala Vila, Ajuntament de Lliria, P/ Major 1 , 46160 Lliria, Valencia Espana
PublicationProjekt "Walizka", koncepcja: prof. dr hab. Zbigniew Szot Uniwersytet Artystyczny w Poznaniu, Wydział Malarstwa i Rysunku. W projekcie wzięło udział 48 artystów z Polski oraz z Czech, Niemiec, Gruzji, Japonii. Koncepcja projektu dotyczy szeroko pojętego tematu podróży. W obecnych czasach zagrożenia COVID-19 słowo „podróż” zaczyna nabierać zupełnie innego znaczenia. Żyjąc i tworząc w izolacji od wielu miesięcy, została stworzona...
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Psychological Determinants of Conflict with the Law and Susceptibility to Rehabilitation in Relation to the Presence of Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Pulsed GTAW joint of P92 steel and Inconel 625: microstructure and mechanical properties
PublicationIn the present work, the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties has been investigated for the dissimilar welded joint of P92 steel and Inconel 625, fabricated using the pulsed current gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process. Microstructural investigation revealed that the pulsed current resulted in fner equiaxed dendrites in the bulk weld metal, while columnar dendrites were observed in the weld metal near...
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Quality Evaluation of Small Features Fabricated by Fused Filament Fabrication Method
PublicationThe purpose of this research was to evaluate the quality of small features fabricated by the fused filament fabrication (FFF) method. The samples containing circular and square cross-sections through holes with different dimensions, lengths, and orientation angles were printed from ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) filament. The adopted optical inspection method allowed us to conduct observations of individual features and...
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Quality of Consumed Energy as a Key Element in the Development of Processes of Energy Transformation in the European Union Countries
PublicationThe process of energy transformation is one of the crucial elements of the process of improvement of the quality of consumed energy. The aim of the research is to assess the European Union countries in terms of the quality of their consumed energy and the speed of adaptation of this aspect of the energy transformation process. We assess the quality of consumed energy by means of the synthetic measure obtained by means of the dynamic...
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Quantifying of thallium in Shilajit and its supplements to unveil the potential risk of consumption of this popular traditional medicine
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