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Preparation and Characterization of Indomethacin Supramolecular Systems with β-Cyclodextrin in Order to Estimate Photostability Improvement
PublicationCyclodextrins have found wide application in contemporary chemistry, pharmacy andmedicine. Because of their unique properties, cyclodextrins are constantly used in research on solubility or stability improvement, as well as other physicochemical properties of medicinal substances. Indomethacin (IND) is a photolabile molecule that also attracts the interest of researchers due to its therapeutic potential and the need to...
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Processing, physico-mechanical and thermal properties of reclaimed GTR and NBR/reclaimed GTR blends as function of various additives
PublicationIn this work, ground tire rubber (GTR) was mechano-chemically reclaimed in the presence of bitumen and various additives. During studies three types of processing and curing additives: (i) peptizer P300; (ii) vulcanization accelerator tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMTD) and (iii) organic peroxide di(2-tert-butyl-peroxyisopropyl)benzene (BIB1) were applied to enhance reclaiming of GTR. Reclaiming process was evaluated by oscillating...
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Comparative assessment of two extraction procedures for determination of bioactive compounds in some berries used for daily food consumption
PublicationTwo extractions with methanol and water were used to determine the antioxidant and binding properties of some berries as a supplement to food. Fluorometry, FTIR spectra and radical scavenging assays were used for characterisation of bioactive compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, flavanols and tannins) and the levels of their antioxidant activities (AAs). The contents of bioactive compounds and AAs in water and methanol polyphenol...
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Thermal analysis of bis(tetraethylammonium) tetrachloroferrate(II)
PublicationBadano dekompozycję termiczną związków bis(tetraethylammonium) tetrachloroferrate(II). Stosowano następujące metody badawcze: TG-FTIR, TG-MS i DTA. Pomiary przeprowadzono w atmosferze obojętnej w zakresie temperatur od 293 K do 1073 K. Stałe produkty dekompozycji identyfikowano metodą spektroskopii w podczerwieni, spektroskopii Mössbauera oraz metodą dyfrakcji promieniowania rentgenowskiego. Przedyskutowano wpływ stopnia utlenienia...
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Partial characterization of proteins from mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis as a biomarker of contamination
PublicationPrzedmiotem zainteresowania były:- funkcjonalne i przeciwutleniające właściwości białek małża Mytilus galloprovincialis,- poziom zawartości metali ciężkich (ołów i kadm) w tkankach.Badania przeprowadzono dla małży zebranych zarówno w zanieczyszczonych, jak i w czystych obszarach strefy brzegowej Morza Czarnego w regionie Warny (Bułgaria). W badaniach wykorzystano takie techniki analityczne jak: spektroskopia FTIR, fluorescencja,...
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Analysis of spectral data by complementary methods. Inspection of the molecular complex in N,N-dimethylformamide - methanol mixtures
PublicationDane widmowe FTIR mieszanin N,N-dimetyloformamidu z metanolem poddano anlizie faktorowej oraz analizie metodą ważonych widm różnicowych. Przydatność obu metod analizy w odniesieniu do układów z wiązaniem wodorowym poddano krytycznej dyskusji. Stwierdzono obecność kompleksu molekularnego typu 1:1 w całym zakresie składów mieszanin. Forma tego kompleksu zależy jednak od składu roztworu. Postulowano występowanie słabych wiązań wodorowych...
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Naphthyl-vs. anthrylpyridine-2,6-dicarboxamides in cation binding studies. Synthesis and spectroscopic properties
PublicationPyridine-2,6-carboxamides bearing - or -naphthyl- and - or -anthryl- residues were prepared using simple method from pyridine-2,6-carboxylic acid dichloride and the respective aromatic amines. For the obtained receptors selective binding of lead(II), and copper(II) was found. Ion-receptor interactions were studied using UV-vis spectroscopy, spectrofluorimetry, 1H NMR, and FTIR spectroscopy. The reversible lead(II) and copper(II)...
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Oddziaływania międzycząsteczkowe w wybranych układach trójskładnikowych: woda - osmolit - model łańcucha białkowego
PublicationW niniejszej rozprawie przedstawione zostały wyniki moich prac nad oddziaływaniami międzycząsteczkowych w wodnych układach osmolitów i białek. Wykorzystałam równolegle dwa kierunki badań: spektroskopię w podczerwieni (FTIR) oraz badania wolumetryczne i akustyczne. Mając możliwość śledzenia formowania się włókien amyloidowych, postanowiłam zbadać również wpływ wytypowanych osmolitów na proces formowania się włókien białkowych. Najważniejszym...
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Cu( II ) ions removal from wastewater using starch nanoparticles ( SNPs ): An Eco‐sustainable approach
PublicationThe complex structured starch particles were reduced to the nanoscale size range through hydrolysis utilizing low concentration acid assisted with ultrasound irradiation. The synthesized starch nanoparticles (SNPs) were characterized by TEM, FTIR, and XRD techniques. The synthesized SNPs possessed surface activated entities, as many cationic functional groups were confirmed through the FTIR spectrum. Also, these SNPs were effectively...
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Solar light driven degradation of textile dye contaminants for wastewater treatment – studies of novel polycationic selenide photocatalyst and process optimization by response surface methodology desirability factor
PublicationThe unplanned anthropogenic activities and raced industrial revolution detrimentally causes serious threat to terrestrial and aquatic life. A high discharge of wastewater from industries using dyes affects living organisms and the environment. This paper presents studies on polycationic selenides (PCS) synthesized by hydrothermal methods for photocatalytic degradation of dyes. The synthesized PCS were confirmed by various characterization...
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A comparative study on selective properties of Kraft lignin–natural rubber composites containing different plasticizers
PublicationEffect of plasticizer type on the kraft lignin–nat- ural rubber composite microstructure and selected proper- ties was determined. The composites were prepared with addition of a commonly used naphthenic oil plasticizer to study the decomposition product of polyurethane (glyc- erolysate) and its characteristics. Kraft lignin powder was incorporated into the natural rubber matrix in amounts of 10 and 40 parts per 100 parts of natural...
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Strukturuvannaa epoksi-oligoesternih sumiščej v prisutnosti peroksidnoï pohidnoï epoksidnoï smoli ED-20
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań sieciowania mieszanin epoksyoligoestrów opartych na żywicy epoksydowej ED-20 (w tym modyfikowanej) oraz m.in. na oligoestroakrylanie TGM-3, przy czym jako utwardzacz zastosowano polietylenopoliaminę (PEPA).Usieciowane tworzywa analizowano pod kątem wpływu składu mieszaniny, ilości poszczególnych składników, jak również czasu i temperatury prowadzenia procesu na zawartość frakcji żelowej oraz twardość...
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Application of the tetraphenylphosphonium tetraphenylborate (TPTB) assumption to the thermodynamic properties of solvated ions in dimethylsulfoxide
PublicationW niniejszej pracy za pomocą spektroskopii ATR FTIR sprawdzano możliwość zastosowania tetrafenyloboranu tetrafenylofosfoniowego w metodzie elektrolitu wzorcowego, służącej do podziału wielkości termodynamicznych elektrolitów w dimetylosulfotlenku na udziały jonowe. Jednoznacznie stwierdzono, że poza termodynamiczne założenie o identycznych oddziaływaniach jonów w elektrolicie wzorcowym z cząsteczkami DMSO jest nieprawdziwe. Uzyskane...
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Synteza, budowa i właściwości poliestrouretanów sieciowanych metakrylanem metylu
PublicationNową grupę poliestrouretanów (PEU) sieciowanych metakrylanem metylu otrzymano z nienasyconych prepolimerów uretanowych zsyntetyzowanych z oligo(alkilenoestro)dioli (OEA) zawierającą wiązania podwójne. Budowę otrzymanych PEU ustalono na podstawie analizy widm FTIR. Wyniki badań statycznych i dynamicznych właściwości mechanicznych oraz właściwości termicznych wykazały, że uzyskane PEU są interesującą grupą polimerów, których właściwości...
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Wstępne badania biokompatybilności poliuretanów otrzymanych z udziałem syntetycznego polihydroksymaślanu
PublicationCelem pracy było oznaczenie sorpcji oleju oraz pozostałości po ekstrakcji wodą i heksanem poliuretanów otrzymanych z udziałem poli{[R,S]-3-hydroksymaślanu. Oceniono także jego wpływu na parametry krwi. Wysoka sorpcja oleju roślinnego przez badane próbki oraz przebieg widm FTIR przed i po ekstrakcji heksanem a także analiza parametrów krwi po kontakcie z próbkami PU wskazują na potencjalną przydatność tych polimerów jako biomateriałów...
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Poly(3,4-ethynenedioxythiophene)-Prussian Blue hybrid material evidence of direct chemical interaction betwenn PB andpEDOT
PublicationPrzedstawiono syntezę materiału złożonego z poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) oraz analogu błękitu pruskiego. Sieć struktury BP utworzona została wewnątrz matrycy polimerowej pEDOT-u za pomocą metody polaryzacji multicyklicznej. Chemiczne oddziaływania Fe z BP oraz siarki z pEDOT zostały potwierdzone metodą XPS. Obecność BP potwierdzono FTiR - stwierdzono obecność drgań rozciągających Fe-C oraz Fe-N. Metoda cyklowoltamperometryczna...
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Study on extraction and characterization of anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) starch and reinforced enset (Ensete ventricosum) fiber for the production of reinforced bioplastic film
PublicationPopulation expansion is causing an increase in dependence on plastic materials. The worst aspects of conventional plastics were their inability to biodegrade, their poor capacity to transmit water vapor, and their production of greenhouse gases. Usages of bioplastics are necessary for the advancement of a green economy and environment in order to eradicate these drawbacks of traditional plastics. In this study, reinforced bioplastic...
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Synthesis and application of biomass-derived magnetic biochar catalyst for simultaneous esterification and trans-esterification of waste cooking oil into biodiesel: modeling and optimization
PublicationThis work created, characterized, and used a magnetic biochar catalyst that is both eco-friendly and very effective. Sugarcane bagasse was selected as primary raw material for catalyst preparation, because it is renewable and ecofriendly biomass. Cata- lyst created by doping sugarcane bagasse biochar with magnetic material in the form of (FeSO 4 ·7H 2 O). Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy...
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Surface modification of PMMA polymer and its composites with PC61BM fullerene derivative using an atmospheric pressure microwave argon plasma sheet
PublicationThis paper presents the results of experimental investigations of the plasma surface modification of a poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) polymer and PMMA composites with a [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester fullerene derivative (PC61BM). An atmospheric pressure microwave (2.45 GHz) argon plasma sheet was used. The experimental parameters were: an argon (Ar) flow rate (up to 20 NL/min), microwave power (up to 530 W), number...
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Provenance studies on Late Neolithic amber ornaments from North-East Poland
PublicationThe area of North-East Poland was in prehistory, and still is today, an area with easy access to amber as a raw material, as is evidenced in part by numerous Late Neolithic (3rd millennium) amber workshops located in the Gulf of Gdańsk and Żuławy Wiślane (Vistula Fens). Given this fact, it is surprising that only a few finished amber products have been recovered from this area. Among them are unique ornaments from the Late Neolithic...
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The Effect of Surface Treatment with Isocyanate and Aromatic Carbodiimide of Thermally Expanded Vermiculite Used as a Functional Filler for Polylactide-Based Composites
PublicationIn this work, thermally expanded vermiculite (TE-VMT) was surface modified and used as a filler for composites with a polylactide (PLA) matrix. Modification of vermiculite was realized by simultaneous ball milling with the presence of two PLA chain extenders, aromatic carbodiimide (KI), and 4,4’-methylenebis(phenyl isocyanate) (MDI). In addition to analyzing the particle size of the filler subjected to processing, the efficiency...
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SILICA AEROGEL TOWARDS ANODES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
PublicationAn increasing demand for electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices stimulates progress in research on electrode and electrolyte materials. In the field of electrodes materials, silicon is the one of the most promising anode materials for Li-ion batteries. However silicon has the drastic volume variation (around 3 times lower on extraction) during insertion and extraction of lithium ions. As an alternative, nanocomposites...
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Hydroxide ion hydration in aqueous solutions
PublicationHydratacja anionu hydroksylowego w wodnych roztworach wybranych wodorotlenków metali alkalicznych została zbadana przy pomocy spektroskopii oscylacyjnej FTIR HDO izotopowo rozcieńczonej w H2O. Po raz pierwszy zastosowano do badań nad takimi układami ilościową wersję metody widm różnicowych. Pozwoliła ona na wyodrębnienie widma HDO zaburzonej przez substancję rozpuszczoną. Dane spektralne skonfrontowano z optymalnymi strukturami...
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Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial activity of polyvinyl alcohol/gum arabic/chitosan composite films incorporated with black pepper essential oil and ginger essential oil
PublicationIn this study, biocomposite films based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), gum arabic (GA) and chitosan (CS) incorporated with BPEO and GEO were fabricated by solvent casting method. FTIR, XRD, SEM and DSC were performed with mechanical and antimicrobial properties of PVA/GA/CS films with and without BPEO and GEO. The BPEO and GEO incorporated PVA/GA/CS films were significantly inhibited the growth of Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus,...
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Anion binding by p-aminoazobenzene-derived aromatic amides: spectroscopic and electrochemical studies
PublicationThe synthesis and complexing properties of p-aminoazobenzene-derived mono-, bis-, and trisamides were described. Ligands 3 and 4 bind anions, including fluorides, chlorides, bromides, acetates, benzoates, dihydrogen phosphates, hydrogen sulfates, and p-toluenesulfonates, in chloroform forming 1 : 1 complexes. The highest value of stability constant was evaluated for the 4-F− complex (log K = 5.63 ± 0.21). On the basis of 1H NMR,...
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Highly antifouling polymer-nanoparticle-nanoparticle/polymer hybrid membranes
PublicationWe introduce highly antifouling Polymer-Nanoparticle-Nanoparticle/Polymer (PNNP) hybrid membranes as multi-functional materials for versatile purification of wastewater. Nitrogen-rich polyethylenimine (PEI)-functionalized halloysite nanotube (HNT-SiO2-PEI) nanoparticles were developed and embedded in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membranes for protein and dye filtration. Bulk and surface characteristics of the resulting HNT-SiO2-PEI...
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Interactions in aqueous solutions of K-peptide and DMSO – spectroscopic and calorimetric studies
PublicationIntroduction K-peptide (GILQINSRW) – short 9 amino acid fragment of the hen egg white lysozyme has the ability to form amyloid structures. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an osmolyte which can alter this ability. Our goal was to get an insight into the mechanism of Kpeptide-DMSO interactions in aqueous solutions. Such a knowledge can be helpful to understand processes leading to various neurodegenerative diseases. Methods ATR-FTIR...
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Comparison of bioactive compounds, antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of Mon Thong durian during ripening
PublicationCelem przeprowadzonych badań było oszacowanie zmian zawartości związków odżywczych, związków bioaktywnych, kwasów tłuszczowych oraz przeciwutleniaczy w owocach duriana w trakcie różnych etapów procesu dojrzewania. W badaniach wykorzystano testy CURRAC, DPPH, ABTS i FRAP. Stwierdzono, że całkowita zawartość polifenoli, flawonoidów, kwasu askorbimowego, tanin oraz poziom aktywności przeciwutleniającej jest dla owoców niedojrzałych,...
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Complexes of manganese(II) tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolate with chelating N-donor ligands.
PublicationTri-tert-butoksysilanotiolan manganu(II) jest związkiem wrażliwym i rozkładającym się w warunkach atmosferycznych. Z tego względu synteza jego pochodnych z chelatującymi zasadami heterocyklicznymi takimi jak 1,10-fenantrolinaza czy 2,2'-bipirydyl wydawał się dogodną metodą otrzymania bardziej stabilnych układów. Otrzymane w ten sposób krystaliczne proszki wykazują znacznie wyższą stabilność temperaturową, możliwe jest więc przechowywanie...
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Charakterystyka stałych przewodzących kompozytów poliuretanowych
PublicationCelem przeprowadzonych badań było określenie właściwości mechanicznych i przewodzących nowych elektrolitów poliuretanowych. Elastomery poliuretanowe, stanowiące matrycę badanych układów, zsyntezowano przy użyciu 4,4'- diizocyjanianu difenylometanu (MDI), oligo(oksytetrametyleno)diolu (PTMG) i 1,4 butanodiolu (BDO). Sól LiClO4 domieszkowano do poliolu a nanonapełniacz wprowadzono podczas przedłużania łańcuchów prepolimeru za pomocą...
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Chemometric Method of Spectra Analysis Leading to Isolation of Lysozyme and CtDNA Spectra Affected by Osmolytes
PublicationW niniejszej pracy zaprezentowana została chemometryczna metoda analizy danych widmowych, prowadząca do wyizolowania widm FTIR biomakrocząsteczek (lizozymu z białka jaja kurzego i ctDNA) zaburzonych przez wybrane osmolity (TMAO, betainę) w roztworach wodnych. Została ona oparta na metodzie widm różnicowych, wykorzystywanej pierwotnie do określania struktury rozpuszczalnika wokół cząsteczek substancji rozpuszczonej. Cykliczne wykorzystanie...
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Fluorescence of p-hydroxyazobenzocrowns – Tautomeric equilibrium effect
PublicationThe spectroscopic properties of a series of para-hydroxyazobenzocrowns, including three novel compounds, were investigated using UV–Vis absorption and emission spectroscopy. This study presents, for the first time, determined quantum yield (QY) values for macrocycles of this category, ranging between 0.122 and 0.195. The highest values were obtained for crowns bearing two phenyl substituents in benzene rings. The impact of aromatic...
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Synergistic Effects of Bitumen Plasticization and Microwave Treatment on Short-Term Devulcanization of Ground Tire Rubber
PublicationGround tire rubber (GTR) was mechano-chemically modified with road bitumen 160/220 and subsequently treated using a microwave radiation. The combined impact of bitumen 160/220 content and microwave treatment on short-term devulcanization of GTR was studied by thermal camera, wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (WD-XRF), static headspace, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SHS-GC-MS), thermogravimetric analysis...
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Charge-assisted N(+)–H···(−)S hydrogen bonds in the crystal structure of selected diammonium thiophenolates.
PublicationNew salts of thiophenol with three flexible aliphatic diamines H2N(CH2)nNH2 (n = 2, 4 and 6) have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography in order to analyze their supramolecular architecture. Structural analyses indicate that in the crystals, proton transfer has occurred, with the –SH group giving (+)N–H···S(−) hydrogen bonding interaction. The structure of compound 1...
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Structural Variety of Cobalt(II), Nickel(II), Zinc(II), and Cadmium(II) Complexes with 4,4′-Azopyridine: Synthesis, Structure and Luminescence Properties
PublicationSelf-assembled bi- and polymetallic complexes of CoII, NiII, ZnII, and CdII were obtained by the reaction of 4,4′-azopyridine (azpy) with metal tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolates (Co, 1; Cd, 2), acetylacetonates (Ni, 3; Zn, 4), and acetates (Cd, 5). All compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray structure analysis, elemental analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetry. Complexes 1, 2 and 4, 5 exhibit diverse structural...
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New heterometallic Co/Zn, Ag/Co, and Ag/Zn imidazolates: structural characterization and catalytic activity in the oxidation of organic compounds
PublicationNanocrystalline powders of monometallic and bimetallic imidazolates of Co, Zn, and Ag were produced by a reaction carried out in water. The powders were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and the crystal structures of new compounds Ag2ZnIm4 and Ag2CoIm4 (Im = imidazolate) were solved. Heterometallic Co/Zn imidazolates showed the standard ZIF-8 crystal structure while Ag/Zn and Ag/Co systems were isostructural with the copper...
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STUDY OF CuO AND V2O5 EFFECT ON IR SPECTRA OF POLYCRYSTALLINE BISMUTH NIOBATE
PublicationBismuth niobate (BiNbO4) ceramics were fabricated by mixed oxide method and sintered by presureless sintering method. BiNbO4 ceramics doped with V2O5 additive in amount 0.125 wt%, 0.250 wt% and 1 wt% of was sintered at T = 910°C whereas BiNbO4 ceramics doped with 2 wt% of CuO additive was sintered at T = 890°C and T = 910°C. It was found that V2O5 additive improved morphology of the ceramic samples. However, the chemical composition...
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Susceptibility to Degradation in Soil of Branched Polyesterurethane Blends with Polylactide and Starch
PublicationA very important method of reducing the amount of polymer waste in the environment is the introduction to the market of polymers susceptible to degradation under the influence of environmental factors. This paper presents the results of testing the susceptibility to degradation in soil of branched polyesterurethane (PUR) based on poly([R,S]-3-hydroxybutyrate) (R,S-PHB), modified with poly([D,L]-lactide) (PLA) and starch (St). Weight...
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Effect of Variation of Hard Segment Content and Graphene-Based Nanofiller Concentration on Morphological, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Nanocomposites
PublicationThis study describes the development of a new class of high-performance polyurethane elastomer nanocomposites containing reduced graphene oxide (RGO) or graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). Two types of polyurethane elastomers with different contents of hard segments (HS) were used as a polymer matrix. The developed nanocomposites were characterized by thermal analysis (DSC, TG), dynamic mechanical testing (DMA), hardness testing, mechanical...
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Stabilizing agents and protein stability
PublicationBiałka są kluczowymi elementami żywych organizmów, jak również efektywnymi katalizatorami w biotechnologii i medycynie. Szybki rozwój wielu gałęzi biotechnologii wiąże się z coraz większym zapotrzebowaniem na produkty białkowe charakteryzujące się wysoką stabilnością. Jednym ze sposobów osiągnięcia większej stabilności białek jest wykorzystanie małych związków organicznych, tzw. osmolitów. Do tej grupy związków należą aminokwasy,...
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Luminescence properties of Eu3+ and Tb3+ doped silica-based xerogels
PublicationPure SiO2 xerogels and SiO2 xerogels containing SrF2: Eu3+/: Tb3+ crystals were prepared using sol-gel method. Luminescent spectra showed excitation and emission peaks characteristic to Eu3+ and Tb3+ 4f - 4f transitions. ET Tb3+→Eu3+ has been observed. XRD pattern of SiO2 matrix confirmed lack of long range order. Patterns of SiO2-SrF2:Eu3+ and SiO2-SrF2:Tb3+ showed peaks corresponding to SrF2. SEM images have shown agglomerates...
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The structure of novel polyurethanes containing synthetic poly[(R,S)-3-hydroxybutyrate]
PublicationThe aim of this study was to estimate the structure of new polyurethanes with the potential to be used in medicine. Atactic poly[(R,S)-3-hydroxybutyrate], obtained via a ring-opening polymerization, and polycaprolactonediol or polyoxytetramethylenediol were used to built the soft segments. 4,4'-methylene dicyclohexyl diisocyanate and 1,4-butanediol were the components to form hard segments. Polyurethanes with low-molecular weight...
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Chromogenic azomacrocycles with imidazole residue: Structure vs. properties
PublicationNew diazo macrocycles linked by hydrocarbon chain bearing imidazole or 4-methylimidazole residue have been synthetized with satisfactory yield (24–55%). The structure of macrocycles was confirmed by X-ray analysis and spectroscopic methods (1H NMR, MS, FTIR). Metal cation complexation studies were carried out in acetonitrile and acetonitrile-water system. It was found that azomacrocyles form triple-decker complexes with lead(II)....
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Determination of phenylbutazone, sulfamethazine, carbendazim and linuron using a novel pine bark biosorbent for solid-phase extraction (SPE) with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
PublicationThe paper presents a novel pine bark based biosorbent for solid-phase extraction (SPE). The morphology and composition of the pine bark were characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The biosorbent was used for the preparation of wastewater for the determination of phenylbutazone, sulfamethazine, carbendazim, and linuron by high performance liquid chromatography with...
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Electrochemical behavior of a composite material containing 3D-structured diatom biosilica
Publication3D-structured diatom biosilica mixed with conducting carbon black was investigated as an active electrode material for lithium-ion batteries. Diatom biosilica was obtained by cultivation of the selected diatom species under laboratory conditions. Several instrumental techniques (XRD, FTIR, Raman, SEM-EDX, TGA) were used to characterize the physicochemical properties of applied biosilica. It was evidenced that the prepared new composite...
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Functionalization of graphene oxide coatings with phosphorus atoms and their corrosion resistance in sodium chloride environment
PublicationIn this work, we compared corrosion resistance of graphene oxide, and phosphorus functionalized reduced graphene oxide coatings obtained as a result of electrophoretic deposition on the copper substrate. Doping graphene oxide with phosphorus atoms was performed by a hydrothermal method in the presence of different amounts of phosphoric acid. Structural studies confirmed the insertion of phosphorus atoms into the graphene oxide...
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FUNKCJONALIZOWANE ADSORBENTY WĘGLOWE DO EFEKTYWNEGO USUWANIA JONÓW METALI Z WODY
PublicationW niniejszej pracy zbadano skuteczność adsorpcyjnego usuwania jonów Hg2+, Sr2+ z roztworów wodnych, z wykorzystaniem funkcjonalizowanych materiałów węglowych. Jako adsorbenty zastosowano nanorurki węglowe, tlenek grafenu oraz węgiel aktywny. Oprócz często stosowanej praktyki jaką jest wykorzystanie materiałów węglowych które na swojej powierzchni zawierają tlenowe grupy funkcyjne, zaproponowano aby na powierzchnię materiałów węglowych...
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Protein thermal stabilization in aqueous solutions of osmolytes
PublicationProteins’ thermal stabilization is a significant problem in various biomedical, biotechnological, and technological applications. We investigated thermal stability of hen egg white lysozyme in aqueous solutions of the following stabilizing osmolytes: Glycine (GLY), N-methylglycine (NMG), N,N-dimethylglycine (DMG), N,N,N-trimethylglycine (TMG), and trimethyl-N-oxide (TMAO). Results of CD-UV spectroscopic investigation were compared...
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Luminescent properties of Ln3+ doped tellurite glasses containing AlF3
PublicationThe low-phonon energy tellurite glasses TeO2-BaO-Bi2O3 and TeO2-BaO-Bi2O3-AlF3 triply doped with Eu3+, Tb3+, Tm3+ ions in two different molar ratios were synthesized using melt-quenching technique. Their structure and luminescence properties were widely investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (PL). The luminescence...
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Spectroscopic and cytotoxic characteristics of (p-cymene)Ru(II) complexes with bidentate coumarins and density functional theory comparison with selected Pd(II) complexes
PublicationThis paper presents the synthesis of two new (p-cymene)-ruthenium(II) complexes with the bidentate coumarin ligands. Both complexes were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS, elemental analysis and DFT calculations. The X-ray structure of complex 3a was also solved. The cytotoxic properties of both complexes were examined on human leukemia NALM-6 and HL-60 cells and melanoma WM-115 cells. The complexes possess...