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Sludge Treatment Reed Beds (STRBs) as a Eco-solution of Sludge Utilization for Local Wastewater Treatment Plants
PublicationSewage sludge is a by-product of wastewater treatment processes. In Poland, the amout of sewage sludge has been still growing in recent years, due to inhencement of pollutants removal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). One of the systems used to transform sewage sludge into fertilizer is a technology called Sludge Treatment Reed Beds (STRBs). Reed systems are periodically irrigated with sewage sludge with a low dry matter...
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Self-assembly of vertically oriented graphene nanostructures: multivariate characterisation by Minkowski functionals and fractal geometry
PublicationThe enormous self-assembly potential that graphene and its derived layered materials offer for responding to the contemporary environmental challenges has made it one of the most investigated materials. Hence, tuning its extraordinary properties and understanding the effect at all scales is crucial to tailoring highly customised electrodes. Vertically oriented graphene nanostructures, also known as carbon nanowalls (CNWs), due...
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Generation and Propagation of Nonlinear Waves in a Towing Tank
PublicationThe paper presents the results of the research focused on linear and nonlinear wave generation and propagation in a deepwater towing tank equipped with a single flap-type wavemaker of variable draft. The problem of wave generation and propagation has been theoretically formulated and solved by applying an analytical method; linear and nonlinear solutions were obtained. The linear solution has been verified experimentally. The...
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An application of blended and collaborative learning in spatial planning course
PublicationSpatial Planning is a master course for graduate students of Environmental Engineering. The course is based on assumptions that students’ future work will be connected with spatial planning, and spatial issues will have an influence on their everyday lives. To familiarize students with environmental issues in planning, the teams of students get an assignment to design an urban space, waterfront along a stream. The whole project...
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Life cycle assessment - a new approach to the question of environmental strain caused by analytical laboratories = Ocena cyklu życia - nowe podejście do zagadnienia uciążliwości środowiskowej laboratorów analitycznych
PublicationPraca przedstawia wyniki porównawczej oceny cyklu życia dla procesów pozyskiwania ekstraktów końcowych metodą ekstrakcji w układzie ciecz - ciecz i ekstrakcji do fazy stałej. Rozważano jedynie aspekt ekologiczny pozyskiwania wyników, nie bacząc na koszty ekologiczne i inne. Badania oparte są na informacjach uzyskanych w określonym laboratorium analitycznym oraz danych zawartych w bibliotece programu SimaPro. Techniką bardziej przyjazną...
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Wybrane elementy projektowania budynków wielofunkcyjnych stanowiących miejskie centra logistyczne
PublicationCelem artykułu jest przedstawienie wybranych aspektów dotyczących projektowania budynków wielofunkcyjnych stanowiących miejskie centra logistyczne. Centrum logistyczne lokalizowane w obszarze zurbanizowanym jest formalnie obiektem, który ma na celu zaspokojenie wielu potrzeb funkcjonalnych względem potencjalnych użytkowników. Miejskie centrum logistyczne stanowi swego rodzaju system, którego podstawą jest sprawna obsługa procesów...
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Green monoterpenes based deep eutectic solvents for effective BTEX absorption from biogas
PublicationThe combustion of biogas which contains significant amounts of monoaromatic hydrocarbons, i.e. benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene, and xylene (BTEX) can cause many technological, environmental, and health problems. Therefore, in these studies, a new physical absorption method based on deep eutectic solvents (DES) consisting of monoterpenes and carboxylic acids was developed for BTEX removal. A total of 39 DES were synthesized, of which...
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A review on computer‐aided chemogenomics and drug repositioning for rational COVID ‐19 drug discovery
PublicationApplication of materials capable of energy harvesting to increase the efficiency and environmental adaptability is sometimes reflected in the ability of discovery of some traces in an environment―either experimentally or computationally―to enlarge practical application window. The emergence of computational methods, particularly computer-aided drug discovery (CADD), provides ample opportunities for the rapid discovery and development...
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Modeling of entrained flow steam gasification of sewage sludge
PublicationProper management of sewage sludge becomes increasingly problematic due to legal requirements aiming at diminishing environmental impact, as well as rationalizing the utilization from the point of view of logistics. Steam gasification of sewage sludge can result in very good quality of the producer gas. So far, the works have been focused on the gasification in fixed bed gasifiers. However, this does not allow to take full advantage...
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Synthesis and structural characterization of bio-based bis(cyclic carbonate)s for the preparation of non-isocyanate polyurethanes
PublicationBio-based cyclic carbonates are of significant research interest as monomers for non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) synthesis. This research describes the synthesis of a series of five-membered bis(cyclic carbonate)s using bio-based polyether polyols (PO3G) with different molecular weights (250, 650 and 1000 g mol−1) and carbon dioxide as green feedstocks. The utilization of CO2 as a source of carbon in the chemical reaction is...
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Multifunctional catalyst-assisted sustainable reformation of lignocellulosic biomass into environmentally friendly biofuel and value-added chemicals
PublicationRapid urbanization is increasing the world's energy demand, making it necessary to develop alternative energy sources. These growing energy needs can be met by the efficient energy conversion of biomass, which can be done by various means. The use of effective catalysts to transform different types of biomasses will be a paradigm change on the road to the worldwide goal of economic sustainability and environmental protection. The...
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Development of environmental analytics and monitoring. Case study - Chemical Faculty of Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) = Rozwój analityki środowiskowej i monitoringu - działalność na Wydziale Chemicznym Politechniki Gdańskiej
PublicationOstatnie dekady są okresem gwałtownego rozwoju analityki i monitoringu środowiskowego. Opracowano nowe metodyki i rozwiązania aparaturowe, co pozwoliło na lepszą oceną stanu środowiska i zachodzących w nim procesów.W tym artykule prezentowana jest działalność zespołu analitykow z Wydziału Chemicznego Politechniki Gdańskiej.
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Wykorzystanie membran na etapie ekstrakcji analitów organicznychz ciekłych próbek środowiskowych i płynów biologicznych = Analytical applications of membrane extraction for liquid sample preparation in biomedical and environmental analysis
PublicationPrzedstawiono informacje dotyczące technik ekstrakcji membranowej wykorzystywanych do oznaczania związków organicznych w ciekłych próbkach środowiskowych i biologicznych. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na podstawy teoretyczne oraz możliwości ich połączenia z technikami oznaczeń końcowych oraz obszarom praktycznego ich wykorzystania.
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Deep eutectic solvent-based shaking-assisted extraction for determination of bioactive compounds from Norway spruce roots
PublicationPolyphenolic compounds play an essential role in plant growth, reproduction, and defense mechanisms against pathogens and environmental stresses. Extracting these compounds is the initial step in assessing phytochemical changes, where the choice of extraction method significantly influences the extracted analytes. However, due to environmental factors, analyzing numerous samples is necessary for statistically significant results,...
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The newest researches and applications of treatment wetlands in sewage sludge management
PublicationIn the paper the newest researches and applications of treatment wetlands conducted by re-searchers of Civil and Environmental Faculty are presented. Among others it was proved that this technology could be successfully implemented for highly polluted wastewater treatment. Within the research project two multistage treatment wetlands, one for landfill leachate and the second for reject water from digested sewage sludge centrifugation,...
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AGREEMIP: The Analytical Greenness Assessment Tool for Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Synthesis
PublicationMolecular imprinting technology is well established in areas where a high selectivity is required, such as catalysis, sensing, and separations/sample preparation. However, according to the Principles of Green Chemistry, it is evident that the various steps required to obtain molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are far from ideal. In this regard, greener alternatives to the synthesis of MIPs have been proposed in recent years....
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Carbon nanoarchitectures as high-performance electrodes for the electrochemical oxidation of landfill leachate
PublicationNanomaterials and assemblies of the aforementioned into complex architectures constitute an opportunity to design efficient and selective solutions to wide spread and emerging environmental issues. The limited disposal of organic matter in modern landfills generates extremely concentrated leachates characterised by high concentrations of refractory compounds. Conventional biochemical treatment methods are unsuitable, while advanced...
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Issues relating to the efficient Application of passive solar protection in multi-family residential buildings
PublicationThe following article is intended to discuss the issues concerning the introduction of passive measures aimed at improving solar protection in multi-family buildings. A system of classifying these methods into two groups of solutions (architectural and material-building) was applied. The first group includes issues concerning facade design, the spatial features of which (such as loggias, balconies and other overhangs) can be treated...
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Technical and Economic Analysis of the Implementation of Selected Variants of Road Investment
PublicationThe aim of the article is to analyze three variants of modernization and reconstruction of a road intersection, which in practice is the cause of numerous collisions and accidents. Detailed design solutions are presented for them. The aim of the analyses is to indicate an effective solution that, taking into account technical modifications of the road system elements, will ensure the functionality of the road system to the highest...
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Study of the formation of calcareous deposits on cathodically protected steel in Baltic sea water
PublicationPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the sedimentation of calcareous deposits occurs on cathodically protected steel in Baltic sea water. Design/methodology/approach – Steel electrodes were cathodically polarized in natural Baltic sea water at potential þ0.150 V vs Zn electrode in potentiostatic mode. During exposure chronoamperometric measurements were carried out. After the exposure, the electrode’s surface...
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Katedra Inżynierii Drogowej. Zakład Budowy Dróg.
PublicationDepartment of Highway Engineering is divided into two divisions: Road Construction Division and Traffic Engineering Division. The head of Road Construction Division is Prof. J. Judycki. There are nine members of division: professor, three PhD, two MSc, two technicians and secretary. The main areas of research activities are: analysis of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid pavements, resistance of asphalt pavement to permanent deformation,...
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An integrated approach to optimization of fermentation conditions for bioethanol production from local leftover Injera waste using central composite design
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Design of self-cleaning and self-disinfecting paper-shaped photocatalysts based on wood and eucalyptus derived cellulose fibers modified with gCN/Ag nanoparticles
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Wpływ eksploatacji składowisk komunalnych na jakość wód podziemnych. Rola ekotestów w ocenie ryzyka środowiskowego = Influence of communal landfills exploitation on the quality of subsurface waters. The role of ecotests in environmental risk assessment
PublicationSkładowiska odpadów stanowią szczególny przejaw antropopresji, gdzie wykorzystanie badań ekotoksykologicznych może w znaczący sposób przyczynić się do skuteczniejszej ochrony wód powierzchniowych oraz podziemnych. Ze względu na fakt, iż w Polsce do roku 1997 nie było obowiązku monitorowania składu odpadów gromadzonych na składowiskach komunalnych, często trafiały na nie także odpady niebezpieczne; najczęściej w postaci baterii,...
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Effect of the Road Environment on Road Safety in Poland
PublicationRun-off-road accidents tend to be very severe because when a vehicle leaves the road, it will often crash into a solid obstacle (tree, pole, supports, front wall of a culvert, barrier). A statistical analysis of the data shows that Poland's main roadside hazard is trees and the severity of vehicles striking a tree in a run-off-road crash. The risks are particularly high in north-west Poland with many of the roads lined up with...
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Risk Assessment at Unsignalized Intersections Based on Human-Road-Environment-Vehicle System Applying Fuzzy Logic
PublicationThe constant increase in motorization level and traffic density increases risks due to dangerous situations for road participants. Therefore, assessing the accident level of road network elements has been an urgent task over the past decades. However, existing approaches mainly rely on traffic flow parameters and account for dynamic vehicle characteristics. The research aims to design a model accounting for uncertain factors (weather...
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Volatile Organohalogen Compounds Determination with Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Applying Solvent Lighter than Water
PublicationBackground: Volatile organohalogen compounds (VOX) are a group of environmental pollutants that risk the quality of drinking water. These compounds are characterized by certain acute and chronic toxicities, possessing mutagenic properties. Because of these potential risks factors that these compounds cause, the maximum allowable concentrations (MACs) have been established by respective organizations. The abundance of VOX, their...
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Sustainable development model for measuring and managing sustainability in the automotive sector
PublicationA growing number of organizations across a variety of industries are now pursuing sustainable management business goals to improve business efficiency, manage stakeholder expectations, or for legislative compliance. This is also the case for automotive manufacturing organizations who are under pressure from their stakeholders to manage and improve sustainability performance. This requires the development of credible measurement...
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SZTUKA WIZUALNA W OBIEKTACH MEDYCZNYCH = VISUAL ARTS IN MEDICAL FACILITIES
PublicationWspółczesna architektura obiektów służby zdrowia podlega dynamicznym przeobrażeniom formalnym wynikającym zarówno z rozwoju technologii medycznych, zmian zachodzących w podejściu wobec pacjenta. Narastający w naukach medycznych kierunek holistyczny ustawia pacjenta jako użytkownika w trzech wymiarach: biologicznym, społecznym i psychologicznym. Stąd pojawiające się w procesie projektowym dotyczącym szpitali czy przychodni nowe...
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Mechanics of Micro- and Nano-Size Materials and Structures
PublicationNanotechnology knowledge is always looking to expand its boundaries to achieve the mostsignificant benefit to human life and meet the growing needs of today. In this case, we can refer tomicro- and nanosensors in micro/nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS). These electricaldevices can detect minimal physical stimuli up to one nanometer in size. Today, micro/nano-sensordevices are widely used in the...
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Embedded system using Bluetooth Low Energy sensors for smart farming applications
PublicationThe main goal of this Bachelor of Engineering project titled Embedded system using Bluetooth Low Energy sensors for smart farming applications is to create a prototype of a system consistent with Agriculture 4.0 concept using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. Developed solution shall be easy in implementation and its main functionality shall be periodic gathering of data from environmental sensors...
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Molecular transformation of dissolved organic matter in manganese ore-mediated constructed wetlands for fresh leachate treatment
PublicationThe organic matter (OM) and nitrogen in Fresh leachate (FL) from waste compression sites pose environmental and health risks. Even though the constructed wetland (CW) can efficiently remove these pollutants, the molecular-level transformations of dissolved OM (DOM) in FL remain uncertain. This study reports the molecular dynamics of DOM and nitrogen removal during FL treatment in CWs. Two lab-scale vertical-flow CW systems were...
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Addressing challenges of BiVO4 light-harvesting ability through vanadium precursor engineering and sub-nanoclusters deposition for peroxymonosulfate-assisted photocatalytic pharmaceuticals removal
PublicationIn this study, we present a complex approach for increasing light utilisation and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation in BiVO4-based photocatalyst. This involves two key considerations: the design of the precursor for BiVO4 synthesis and interface engineering through CuOx sub-nanoclusters deposition. The designed precursor of ammonium methavanadate (NH4VO3, NHV) leads to reduction in particle size, better dispersion and improved light...
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Modelling and analysis of medium frequency transformers for power converters
PublicationThe evolutions in power systems and electric vehicles, related to the economic opportunities and the environmental issues, bring the need of high power galvanically isolated DC-DC converter. The medium frequency transformer (MFT) is one of its key components, enabled by the increasing switching frequency of modern power semiconductors like silicon carbide transistors or diodes. The increased operating frequency offers small...
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Design, engineering, and performance of nanorod-Fe2O3@rGO@LaSrFe2-Co O6 (n = 0, 1) composite architectures: The role of double oxide perovskites in reaching high solar to hydrogen efficiency
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Multi-response optimization on the effect of wet and eco-friendly cryogenic turning of D2 steel using Taguchi-based grey relational analysis
PublicationMaterial removal processes, including turning and milling, are still commonly used operations for manufacturing most of mechanical components in modern industry. Apart from the cutting parameters, the cooling method has the great impact on the technological efects and, above all, on the environmental friendliness of production. In this study, multi-response optimization on the efect of wet and cryogenic machining is performed during...
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The Contemporary aspects of revitalization of the buildings and the port areas
PublicationPort cities are the forefront of globalization. The continued growth of international trade of goods and services has now played a major role in shaping the economic and social world. Strategies for mutual cooperation and follow-up between countries, cities and regions are increasingly complex. On the one hand it brings profits, on the other leads to destabilization and the need for transformation and constant modernization. Port...
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Modelling and optimisation of MXene-derived TiO2/Ti3C2 synthesis parameters using Response Surface Methodology based on the Box–Behnken factorial design. Enhanced carbamazepine degradation by the Cu-modified TiO2/Ti3C2 photocatalyst
PublicationIn the present study, a hydrothermal method in a water/ethanol environment was used for the first time to obtain novel Cu/TiO2/Ti3C2 composites with high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of carbamazepine (CBZ) under simulated solar light. The Box–Behnken factorial design was coupled with Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for synthesis parameter optimisation. The effect of different synthesis parameters, including temperature, time...
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Optimization and Modeling of Cr (VI) Removal from Tannery Wastewater onto Activated Carbon Prepared from Coffee Husk and Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) as Activating Agent by Using Central Composite Design (CCD)
PublicationThe primary goal of this research is to lower the hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) concentration that has occurred from the growth of the tannery industry. As a result, the potential for heavy metal concentration is increasing day by day. Industrial effluent containing Cr (VI) contributes significantly to water pollution. Chromium hexavalent ion (Cr (VI)) in wastewater is extremely hazardous to the environment. It is critical to address...
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Architektura i woda - przekraczanie granic
PublicationPublikacja daje wgląd w procesy kształtowania połączeń wody i form zbudowanych. W obserwowanych współcześnie eksperymentach struktury budynków przeplatają się z zarysami pól wodnych, powstają konstrukcje architektoniczne unoszące się na różnego rodzaju platformach pływających. Woda jest także coraz częściej włączana w projekty urbanistyczne. Linie styku pomiędzy lądem i wodą ulegają modyfikacjom, przywraca się dawne kanały i tworzy...
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Efficient Extraction of Fermentation Inhibitors by Means of Green Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents
PublicationThe methods for hydrogen yield efficiency improvements, the gaseous stream purification in gaseous biofuels generation, and the biomass pretreatment are considered as the main trends in research devoted to gaseous biofuel production. The environmental aspect related to the liquid stream purification arises. Moreover, the management of post-fermentation broth with the application of various biorefining techniques gains importance....
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Cold recycled mixtures for binder courses - laboratory evaluation of mechanical properties
PublicationCold recycled mixtures composed with cement and bituminous emulsion are nowadays commonly used material for base layer. Typical pavement with cold recycled mixtures usually consists of two asphalt courses (wearing and binding course) constructed over cold recycled base. Therefore the next step in cold recycling is possibility of design of binding courses with recycled materials, but with potential to obtain high quality mixtures...
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Zastosowanie połączenia mikroekstrakcji do fazy stacjonarnej i chromatografii gazowej do oznaczania lotnych kwasów tłuszczowych w próbkach środowiskowych i pokrewnych=Application of combination of solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography for determination of volatile fatty acids in environmental and related samples
PublicationOznaczanie lotnych kwasów tłuszczowych (LKT) w próbkach środowiskowych wymaga najczęściej izolacji i wzbogacania analitów na etapie przygotowania próbek oraz zastosowania techniki o dużym potencjale separacyjnym i identyfikacyjnym na etapie oznaczeń końcowych. W pracy dokonano krytycznego przeglądu zastosowań wygodnej i często stosowanej techniki mikroekstrakcji do fazy stacjonarnej (SPME) w połączeniu z wysokosprawną techniką...
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Wykorzystanie różnych form opadów i osadów atmosferycznych do oceny zanieczyszczenia środowiska w różnych regionach geograficznych Polski - część II - rosa = Various forms of atmospheric precipitation and deposits as a measure of environmental pollution in different geographic regions of Poland - part II - dew
PublicationW ramach pracy przeprowadzono analizy 235 próbek rosy i 65 próbek deszczu zebranych na 8 stacjach na terenie Polski w okresie od sierpnia 2004 do listopada 2006 roku. W zależności od położenia oraz charakteru tła emisji zanieczyszczeń stacje pogrupowano na: rolnicze (Wrocław, Dziemiany); miejskie w strefie wybrzeża (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot); miejskie, położone poza strefą wybrzeża (Bytów, Kraków, Mława) Próbki opadu i osadu atmosferycznego...
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The II phase metabolism of endogenous and exogenous compounds, including antitumor chemotherapeutics
PublicationThe II phase metabolism, it is a set of metabolism and excretion pathways of endogenous as well as exogenous compounds including xenobiotics. UDP-glucuronyltransferases (UGTs; EC 2.4.1.17) are the most crucial representatives of II phase enzymes, which are responsible for the transformation of bilirubine and bile acids, steroids and thyroid hormones and lipids. Exogenous compounds, including drugs, carcinogens, environmental pollutants...
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Application and modelling of Shape-Memory Alloys for structural vibration control: State-of-the-art review
PublicationOne of the most essential components of structural design for civil engineers is to build a system that is resistant to environmental conditions such as harsh chemical environments, and catastrophic disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes. Under these circumstances and disturbances, conventional building materials such as steel and concrete may demonstrate inadequate performance in the form of corrosion, deterioration, oxidizing,...
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Wykorzystanie różnych form opadów i osadów atmosferycznych do oceny zanieczyszczenia środowiska w różnych regionach geograficznych Polski. Część III - szron i sadź = Various forms of atmosheric precipitaion and deposits as a measure of environmental pollution in different geographic regions of Poland. Part III - Hoarfrost and rime.
PublicationW ramach pracy przedstawiono badania dotyczące oznaczenia stężeń wybranych związków nieorganicznych i organicznych w próbkach szronu i sadzi. Próbki pobierano w dziewięciu punktach na terenie całej Polski. Miejsca pobierania próbek podzielono ze względu na ich różny charakter: teren wiejski, teren miejski w głębi lądu oraz wybrzeże o charakterze miejskim (szron); szczyt górski, kotlina górska oraz wybrzeże o charakterze miejskim...
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Potentials of Water Usage in urban Neighbourhood Structures
PublicationThis paper will treat about water influence and possibility of its usage in the urban neighborhood structures (e.g. districts, real estate properties, town parts) in the context of actual regional environmental problems and according to directories determined by European targets. It is not rare yet in the basic stage of urban design that water is treated as a threat, not a chance. In result planned structures are often built,...
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Zn-dust derived ultrafine grained ZnO non-linear ceramic resistors via in-situ thermal oxidation of cermet reactant mixture
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Polyaryletherketone polymer nanocomposite engineered with nanolaminated Ti3SiC2 ceramic fillers
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