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Influence of manganese(II) silanethiolate with 1,10-phenathroline on properties of natural rubber vulcanizates
PublicationW komunikacie zaprezentowano wstępne wyniki badań dotyczących wpływu kompleksu [Mn{SSi(OBu-t)3}2(phen)] na właściwości wulkanizatów gumowych z kauczuku naturalnego. Przeprowadzone badania sugerują, że chociaż związek ten nie działa bezpośrednio jako przyspieszacz, to aktywuje wulkanizację przy użyciu tiuramu.
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Bile conjugation and its effect on in vitro lipolysis of emulsions
PublicationBile Salts (BS) are responsible for stimulating lipid digestion in our organism. Gut microbiota are responsible for the deconjugation process of primary conjugated to secondary unconjugated BS. We use two structurally distinct BS and characterize the rate of lipolysis as a compound parameter. A static in-vitro digestion model as well as meta-analysis of literature data has been performed to determine the most influential factors...
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Cavitation erosion behavior of 18/8 stainless steel after its laser alloying of manganese
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań własności kawitacyjnych stali nierdzewnej gatunku 18/8 po jej laserowym stopowaniu różną zawartością manganu. Stwierdzono, że przy zawartości Mn w ilości 7,13% występuje największy wzrost twardości po stopowaniu a głębokość umacniania na skutek działania obciążeń kawitacyjnych jest najmniejsza.
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Degradowalne poli(estrouretany) z cykloalifatycznego diizocyjanianu i kopoliestrodioli z L-laktydu i poli(E-kaprolaktono)diolu
PublicationOpisano syntezę liniowych poli(estrouretanów) (PESU) z 4,4´-diizocyjanianudicykloheksylenometanu, 1,4-butanodiolu i kopoliestrodioli z L-laktydu (LA)i poli(E-kaprolaktono)diolu (PCL, Mn 560g/mol). Kopoliestrodiole o Mn 760,1250 i 3390 g/mol otrzymano przy trzech stosunkach masowych PLA i PCL w obecności oktanianu Sn(II). PESU otrzymane przy różnych stosunkach molowych komponentów scharakteryzowano przez pomiary twardości, wytrzymałości...
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Tribologiczne warstwy powierzchniowe mangan-azot wytwarzane na stopach aluminium z krzemem
PublicationPodano sposób wytwarzania warstw powierzchniowych złożonych z manganu i azotu na stopie AlSi10Cu2Mg1Ni stosowanym na tłoki silników spakinowych. Określono mikrostrukturę powierzchni i przekroju, skład fazowy oraz mikrotwardość wytworzonych warstw powierzchniowych. Przedstawiono właściwości tribologiczne warstw (Mn-N) oraz stopu AlSi10Cu2Mg1Ni w warunkach tarcia mieszanego z żeliwem szarym perlitycznym.
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Reemission of inorganic pollution from permafrost? A freshwater hydrochemistry study in the lower Kolyma basin (North-East Siberia)
PublicationPermafrost regions are under particular pressure from climate change resulting in widespread landscape changes, which impact also freshwater chemistry. We investi- gated a snapshot of hydrochemistry in various freshwater environments in the lower Kolyma river basin (North-East Siberia, continuous permafrost zone) to explore the mobility of metals, metalloids and non-metals resulting from permafrost thaw. Partic- ular attention...
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Apparent molar volumes of divalent transition metal chlorides and perchlorates in dimethyl sulfoxide solutions.
PublicationZmierzono gęstości roztworów nadchloranów i chlorków dwuwartościowych metali szeregu Mn(II)-Zn(II) w dimetylosulfotenku. Wyznaczone na drodze ekstrapolacji cząstkowe objętości molowe nadchloranów rozdzielono na udziały jonowe. Przeanalizowano wpływ pola ligandów na cząstkowe objętości molowe kationów. Przedstawiono związek między wartościami pozornych objętości molowych a stanami koordynacyjnymi soli w DMSO.
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Volumes of N,N-dimethylacetamide solvated metal cations. Variation within the manganese(II) to zinc(II) series
PublicationDensities and apparent molar volumes for Mn(ClO4)2,Co(ClO4)2 , Ni(ClO4)2,Cu(ClO4)2 , and Zn(ClO4)2 in N, N -dimethylacetamide (DMA) solutions at T = 298.15 K are reported. Densities and apparent molar volumes of tetrabutylammonium tetraphenylborate...
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Copper and copper-manganese 1D coordination polymers: Synthesis optimization, crystal structure and preliminary studies as catalysts for Baylis–Hillman reactions
PublicationThis work reports the influence of experimental parameters (pH and counter-ion) in the synthesis of the 1D coordination polymer [Cu(IDA)(H2O)2]n (IDA = iminodiacetate), named here Cu-IDA. Copper-manganese bimetallic coordination polymers were also obtained by isomorphic replacement into Cu-IDA structure, with different molar ratio of Cu2+ and Mn2+ ions, denoted here as Cu/Mn-IDA (0.9/0.1; 0.7/0.3 and 0.5/0.5). New coordination...
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Speciation of heavy metals in bottom sediments of drinking water reservoir for Gdansk, Poland – changes over the 14 years
PublicationThere was conducted a comparative study of the concentrations of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd) in the surface layer of sediments collected in two investigation periods: 1999–2000 and 2013. Theresults demonstrated that the degree of metals pollution decreased over time. The contamina-tion factors (Cf) calculated for Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd were respectively 3.63, 3.86, 3.23, and 3.25 in the first period of research and 1.35, 3.42,...
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Solvation and partial molar volumes of some transition metal cations in N,N-dimethylacetamide, triethylphosphate and acetonitrile.
PublicationW oparciu o precyzyjne pomiary gęstości roztworów nadchloranów metali przejściowych szeregu Mn(II)-Zn(II) w DMA, TEP i AN wyznaczono pozorne molowe oraz graniczne wartości cząstkowych molowych objętości sole w temperaturach 293, 298 i 303,15 K. Wyznaczone wartości rozdzielono na udziały jonowe. Przeanalizowano czynniki decydujące o wielkości cząstkowych molowych objętości solwatowanych kationów.
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Speciation of heavy metals in bottom sediments of a drinking water reservoir for Gdańsk, Poland – changes over the 14 years
PublicationThere was conducted a comparative study of the concentrations of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, andCd) in the surface layer of sediments collected in two investigation periods: 1999–2000 and 2013.The results demonstrated that the degree of metals pollution decreased over time. The contaminationfactors (Cf) calculated for Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd were respectively 3.63, 3.86, 3.23, and 3.25 in thefirst period of...
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Research of chitosan coatings deposited by electrophoretic deposition method at various voltage and time parameters
PublicationThe aim of this research is to estimate the electrophoretic deposition main parameters, such as voltage and time duration, that will provide optimal characteristics of the surface layer. Chitosan coatings were synthesized on biomedical Ti13Zr13Nb alloys at 20 V and 30 V and with deposit times of 2min, 5 min, 10 min, and 15 min. Evaluation of the coating was performed by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy-Dispersive...
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Cavitation erosion of some laser-produced iron-base corrosion-resistance alloys
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania kawitacyjne stali C45, X20Cr13 oraz X5CrNi18-10 po laserowym stopowaniu ich warstwy wierzchniej proszkami Mn, Cr, Ni, Si, Ti, Co, Al, Mo, B. Badania kawitacyjne prowadzono na stanowisku z wirującą tarczą. Zniszczenia powierzchni w okresie inkubacji oceniano metodą optyczną. Przedstawiono związek pomiędzy uzyskaną mikrostrukturą obrabianej warstwy i jej odpornością kawitacyjną.
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Multilayer coatings based on cerium oxide and manganese cobaltite spinel for Crofer22APU SOC interconnects
PublicationThe current state of the art steel interconnect coating materials are based on critical raw material - Co-oxide spinels. Replacing Co-oxide spinels with alternative, abundant materials can reduce the dependence on the critical raw materials. Cobalt-free coatings with the general formula Mn2-xCuFexO4, where x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, were electrophoretically deposited on a ferritic stainless-steel support and evaluated. Prior to deposition,...
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A new strategy for PET depolymerization: Application of bimetallic MOF-74 as a selective catalyst
PublicationLarge-volume production of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), especially in the form of bottles and food packaging containers, causes problems with polymer waste management. Waste PET could be recycled thermally, mechanically or chemically and the last method allows to obtain individual monomers, but most often it is carried out in the presence of homogeneous catalysts, that are difficult to separate and reuse. In view of this,...
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Singlet oxygen-dominated peroxymonosulfate activation by layered crednerite for organic pollutants degradation in high salinity wastewater
PublicationAdvanced oxidation processes have been widely studied for organic pollutants treatment in water, but the degradation performance of radical-dominated pathway was severely inhibited by the side reactions between the anions and radicals, especially in high salinity conditions. Here, a singlet oxygen (1O2)-dominated non-radical process was developed for organic pollutants degradation in high salinity wastewater, with layered crednerite...
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Remote Stateful Autoconfiguration for Mobile IPv6 Nodes with Server Side Duplicate Address Detection
PublicationDuring interdomain handover, IPv6 node requires new address at its new location. Once the L2 handover procedure is completed, mobile node (MN) starts its IPv6 configuration, using stateless (router advertisements) or stateful (DHCPv6 communication) mode. Once the address is obtained, its uniqueness has to be verified, using Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) procedure. Depending on the interface type, this procedure may easily take...
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Przebieg wpracowywania kwarcowych złóż filtracyjnych przeznaczonych do usuwania manganu i azotu amonowego z wód podziemnych.The course of ripenining of quartz sand filter beds used for manganese and ammonium nitrogen removal from the groundwaters.
PublicationPrzeprowadzone badania wykazały, ze czas wpracowywania się kwarcowego złoża filtracyjnego w procesie odmanganiania i nitryfikacji trwał od 7 do 8 tygodni (złoże wpracowywało się jednocześnie w obu procesach) Wpracowanie uzyskano filtrując napowietrzoną wodę podziemną o stosunkowo wysokich stężeniach manganu (0,6 - 1,1 mg/l) i azotu amonowego (0,4 - 1,4 mgN/l) i niewielkich stężeniach żelaza (poniżej 0,5 mg/l). Po wpracowaniu...
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Phosphorus concentration and availability in raw organic waste and post fermentation products
PublicationThe aim of the study was to determine the mobility of phosphorus forms in raw organic waste and from the solid and liquid fractions of digestate. To achieve the purpose of this study, the components (including livestock manure, agricultural waste, food waste, sewage sludge) and their post fermentation products were considered. Subsequently, the effect of the fermentation process on the mobility of phosphorus forms in post-fermentation fractions...
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Phytoavailability of potentially toxic elements from industrially contaminated soils to wild grass
PublicationTopsoil and grass samples from 14 sites located in different distances from three copper mining factories and a copper smelter were collected in Srednogorie, Bulgaria. The paper discusses results of studies on the mobility of potentially toxic elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) from contaminated soils to wild grass Cynodon dactylon in terms of transfer (TF: soil to plant) and phytoavailability (PF: EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic...
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Coastal cliff erosion as a source of toxic, essential and nonessential metals in the marine environment
PublicationDue to the rising environmental awareness, emissions and releases of pollutants, including metals, have been considerably reduced in the last decades. Therefore, the remobiliza-tion of natural and anthropogenic contaminants is gaining importance in their biogeochemical cycle. In the marine coastal zone, this process occurs during the erosion of a shore, especially the most vulnerable cliffs. The research was conducted in the...
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Cavitation Erosion Resistance of Austenitic Microstructure Created byLaser Beam
PublicationPraca przedstawia własności kawitacyjne różnych mikfrostruktur austenitycznych tworzonych za pomocą wiązki lasera na stalach X5CrNi18-10 oraz C45. Stal X5CrNi18-10 była laserowo stopowana węglikiem TiC oraz stopowana Ni, Mn, Cr i Nb. Jako żródło mocy stosowany był laser CO2. Własności kawitacyjne oceniane były na stanowisku z wirującą tarczą. Badania ujawniły różną podatność struktury austenicycznej do odkształceń plastycznych...
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Application of INAA and ETAAS techniques for human samples analysis in evaluation of the impact of Gdansk Phosphatic Fertilizer Plant on its workers
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu Gdańskich Zakładów Nawozów Fosforowych na zdrowie pracowników. Oznaczano stężenia (techniką INAA) Al, As,Au, Br, Ca, Cl, Cu, Dy, I, In, K, La, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, S, Sb, Sm, Ti, U, V,W, Zn we włosach, paznokciach i filtrach z pyłem zebranych od 21 pracowników fabryki oraz 5 osób z grupy kontrolnej nie związanej z zakładem. Ponadto oznaczono Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mo, Ni i Zn w moczu przy użyciu...
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Remediation of soils on municipal rendering plant territories using Miscanthus × giganteus
PublicationPhytoremediation, as a cost-effective, highly efficient, environmentally friendly, and green approach, gained attention to the removal of metals, including heavy metals, from contaminated soils. The toxic nature of heavy metals can have an adverse effect on human health and the ecosystem, and their removal remains a worldwide problem. Therefore, in this study, a field experiment was carried out to evaluate the potential of Miscanthus × giganteus...
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Synthesis of Phosphonated Carbon Nanotubes: New Insight into Carbon Nanotubes Functionalization
PublicationCarbon nanotubes were successfully functionalized for the first time in a free radical phosphonylation reaction. Three synthetic protocols were proposed. Carbon nanotubes and diethylphosphite reacted in the presence of known radical initiator, such as azobisisobutyronitrile, single electron oxidant—Mn(OAc)3, or under UV radiation. The functionalized material was fully characterized by means of spectroscopic methods, together with...
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Structural and catalytic properties of ceria layers doped with transition metals for SOFCs fueled by biogas
PublicationThe aim of this paper was to investigate an influence of the nanocrystalline Ce0.8A0.2O2-δ (A = Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) materials on the direct internal reforming of biogas in SOFC. Structural analysis of fabricated compounds has been done. An in-situ analysis of a composition of outlet gases from operating SOFC was performed using FTIR spectroscopy with simultaneous electrical tests. It was found out, that type of dopant strongly...
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Radio Channel Measurements in 868 MHz Off-Body Communications in a Ferry Environment
PublicationIn this paper, a characterization of the 868 MHz off-body radio channel in BANs is presented. Measurements were carried out in a ferry environment using a specific set-up. A method for path loss using radio distance measurements (RDMs) was developed. It allows to automate the measurements process and make it independent from the variable speed of a moving person. Based on the observed path loss as a function of distance, the obtained...
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Evaluation of structural and electrical properties of multicomponent spinel oxide thin films deposited via spray pyrolysis technique
PublicationThis work reports the preparation of (Mn,Co,Fe,Ni,Cr)3O4 high-entropy spinel oxide in the form of a ~ 500 nm thin film utilising a facile spray pyrolysis technique. The structural and electrical properties of the layers were characterised after exposure to temperatures in the range of 400–900 ◦C. The as-deposited layers were amorphous, and crystallised upon heat treatment at 500 ◦C. Microstructural analyses proved a homogeneous...
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Novel Cold Crucible Ultrasonic Atomization Powder Production Method for 3D Printing
Publication: A new powder production method has been developed to speed up the search for novel alloys for additive manufacturing. The technique involves an ultrasonically agitated cold crucible installed at the top of a 20 kHz ultrasonic sonotrode. The material is melted with an electric arc and undergoes pulverization with standing wave vibrations. Several different alloys in various forms, including noble and metallic glass alloys, were...
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Chemometric Evaluation of WWTPs’ Wastewaters and Receiving Surface Waters in Bulgaria
PublicationWastewater treatment plant (WWTP) installations are designed and operated to reduce the quantity of pollutants emitted to surface waters receiving treated wastewaters. In this work, we used classical instrumental studies (to determine chemicals and parameters under obligations put with Directive 91/271/EEC), ecotoxicological tools (Sinapis alba root growth inhibition (SA-RG) and Heterocypris incongruens mortality (MORT) and growth...
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Distribution and removal efficiency of heavy metals in two constructed wetlands treating landfill leachate
PublicationThe results of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Ni, Cu, Cr, Pb, Cd) removal and partitioning between aqueous and solid phases at two wetlands (TWs) treating municipal landfill leachates are presented. One of the TWs is a surface flow facility consisting of 10 ponds. The other TW is a newly constructed pilot-scale facility consisting of three beds with alternately vertical and horizontal sub-surface flow. The metals concentrations were...
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Assessment of metal removal in a surface flow constructed wetland treating landfill leachate
PublicationThe study concerns heavy metal retention and transformation processes in a free water surface constructed wetland treating landfill leachate in a temperate climate. The total effectiveness of heavy metals removal in the analyzed CW was evaluated basing on heavy metals inflow and outflow concentrations. The concentrations of eight heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Cr, Cd) in landfill leachate (LL) and sediments were measured....
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Investigating COVID-19 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) degradation using Peroxydisulfate/FeMnOx binary metal oxide/Ultrasound System
PublicationDegradation of Favipiravir using a hybrid system of peroxydisulfate, FeMnOx binary metal oxide, and ultrasound irradiation was studied. A novel catalyst was synthesized with deep eutectic solvent (DES). The effects of DES type on catalytic performance was evaluated and the catalysts were characterized using XRD, SEM, BET, XPS, and EDS. DES-based catalysts exhibited higher efficiency due to structure change, surface area enhancement...
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Comparison of Cu1.3Mn1.7O4 spinels doped with Ni or Fe and synthesized via wet chemistry and solid-state reaction methods, designed as potential coating materials for metallic interconnects
PublicationThe influence of the method applied to synthesize Cu-Mn-O spinel was evaluated. The methods selected for the investigation were EDTA gel processes and solid-state reaction synthesis. From the obtained powders, sinters were prepared and assessed in terms of their properties as potential coating materials. Additionally, the influence of Ni and Fe dopants was evaluated. The results show that the EDTA gel processes method seems to...
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Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Actuators
PublicationThis paper presents a part of the works conducted in the Plasmaero European project (task 1.1) on surface dielectric barrier discharge actuators applied to airflow control. The study is divided into several parts. In the first part, the goal is to enhance the electric wind produced by a typical single DBD actuator by optimization of the active electrode shape. For instance, the use of a thin wire instead of a plate air-exposed...
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Comparative Analysis of Laboratory-Made and Industrial-Made Sewage Sludge Ash: Implications for Effective Management Strategy Development
Publicationfirst_pageDownload PDFsettingsOrder Article Reprints Open AccessArticle Comparative Analysis of Laboratory-Made and Industrial-Made Sewage Sludge Ash: Implications for Effective Management Strategy Development by Bartłomiej Michał Cieślik 1,*ORCID,Oskar Ronda 1ORCID,Elżbieta Grządka 2ORCID,Jolanta Orzeł 2 andJustyna Płotka-Wasylka 1 1 Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela...
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THE PROPERTIES OF NANOSILVER – DOPED NANOHYDROXYAPATITE COATING ON THE Ti13Zr13Nb ALLOY
PublicationThe aim of this research was to study the properties of nanohydroxyapatite (nanoHAp) and nanohydroxyapatite, doped with nanosilver (nanoHAp/nanoAg), coatings obtained by an electrophoretic deposition process. The suspensions was prepared by dispersing 0.1 g of HAp nanopowder for nanoHAp coatings and 0.1 g of nanoHAp and 0.025 g nanoAg for nanoHAp/nanoAg coatings. The deposition was carried out for 1 min at 50 V voltage followed...
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Determination of metal content in sewage sludge and sewage sludge ash to find opportunities to use them in the construction industry
PublicationSewage sludge management is becoming an increasing problem in developed and developing countries. Due to their physicochemical properties (mainly high content of heavy metals) a safe method of utilization is sought. Considering environmental protection, energy recycling, reduction in use of the raw materials and the possibility of immobilization hazardous substances, the use of ashes in building materials becomes a very good way...
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An evaluation of endemic exposure of citizens living in near a Gdańsk Phosphatic Fertilizer Plant
PublicationPrzeprowadzono ocenę wpływu Gdańskich Zakładów Nawozów Fosforowych FOSFORY na mieszkańców różnych dzielnic Gdańska. Oznaczono - za pomocą Neutronowej Analizy Aktywacyjnej (NAA) stężenia Al, As, Au, Br, Ca, Cl, Cu, Dy, I, In, K, La, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, S, Sb, Sm, U, V, Zn w próbkach włosów i paznokci stóp, zebranych od 22 osób mieszkających w sąsiedztwie Zakładów oraz od jedenastoosobowej grupy kontrolnej. Podstawowe różnice pomiędzy...
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Statistical evaluation of the changes in cellulose properties caused by the stepwise solvent exchange and esterification
PublicationThe objective of the research was to empirically confirm the changes in cellulose reactivity caused by the pre-treatment with solvents of different polarity. Therefore, 5 solvents varying in their polar component of surface tension from 0 to 4.6 mN/m were chosen. Their impact on the biopolymer properties was carefully analysed concerning chemical structure, crystallinity and surface characteristics. It was revealed that the length...
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Experimental review of the performances of protective coatings for interconnects in solid oxide fuel cells
PublicationFerritic stainless steel interconnects are used in solid oxide fuel cells; however, coatings are required to improve their performance. Although several types of coatings have been proposed, they have been scarcely investigated under similar conditions. This study compares the characteristics of uncoated Crofer 22 APU and eight different coatings on Crofer 22 APU for up to 3000 h at 800 ◦C. The coatings were deposited at various...
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Heavy Metals in a High Arctic Fiord and Their Introduction with the Wastewater: A Case Study of Adventfjorden-Longyearbyen System, Svalbard
PublicationLongyearbyen is the largest settlement on Svalbard archipelago, with 2400 permanent residents and approximately 150,000 tourists visiting every year. The city annually releases approximately 285,000 m3 of untreated wastewater to the nearby Adventfjorden. To date, the environmental impact of this continuous input has been studied mainly regarding the sediments and benthic fauna in the fiord. Here, we present results from a study...
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Analysis of IPv6 Handovers in IEEE 802.16 environment
PublicationZaprezentowano pełną analizę wpływu poszczególnych faz procesu przełączania w warstwie drugiej i trzeciej na przerwy w transmisji wynikające ze zmiany stacji bazowej BS przez przemieszczający się węzeł ruchomy MN. Zaproponowano i przebadano symulacyjnie 10 scenariuszy przełączania, w tym 8 różnych algorytmów stanowej autokonfiguracji węzłów MN, wspierających protokół IPv6 w środowiskach sieci WiMAX. W badaniach wskazano na możliwości...
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Wpływ pH na ługowanie zwiercin łupkowych roztworami wodnymi
PublicationZwierciny wytworzone podczas poszukiwania węglowodorów w formacjach łupkowych mogą zawierać metale ciężkie i radionuklidy. Mając na uwadze zagospodarowanie zwiercin, wykonano badanie ich ługowania metodą statyczną, stosując roztwory wodne o różnych pH regulowanych HNO3 i KOH. Charakterystykę chemiczną zwiercin z otworu z Basenu Bałtyckiego przeprowadzono metodą rentgenowskiej analizy fluorescencyjnej, natomiast...
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Evolution of magnetic and transport properties in (Cr1−xMnx)2AlC MAX-phase synthesized by arc melting technique
PublicationHerein we initiate a comeback to the arc melting technique to produce MAX-phase solid solutions. Bulk samples of (Cr1−xMnx)2AlC MAX-phase with X = 0, 0.025, 0.05 and 0.1 were synthesized and studied by means of X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy in combination with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Samples were established to be homogeneous with an incorporation of Cr7C3, AlCr2 and Al2O3 secondary phases which...
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Do You Know What You Drink? Comparative Research on the Contents of Radioisotopes and Heavy Metals in Different Types of Tea from Various Parts of the World
PublicationThe aim of this study was to assess the potential health risks of radioactive elements and heavy metals ingested through the consumption of various types of tea imported to the Polish market (black, green, red, oolong and white). The concentrations [Bq/kg] of radionuclides (40K, 137Cs, 226Ra, 210Pb and 228Th) in tea leaves before and after brewing were measured using γ-ray spectrometry with high-purity germanium (HPGe). The concentrations...
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Effect of interconnect coating procedure on solid oxide fuel cell performance
PublicationChromium (Cr) species vaporizing from chromia-forming alloy interconnects is known as a source of degradation in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stacks called “cathode poisoning”. (Mn,Co)3O4 spinel coatings offer good protection against Cr evaporation during operation. In this study, Crofer 22 APU steel interconnects were electrophoretically deposited in different mediums to obtain high packing of green coating layer. The optimized...
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INFLUENCE OF CERAMIC COATING ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STAINLESS STEEL
PublicationCrystal structure and phase composition of stainless steel substrates (AISI 304 type) was studied and it was found that they adopted the cubic symmetry. The calculated elementary cell parameter for the mayor Fe-Ni phase (weight fraction 99%) was a = 3.593 Å, whereas the mean grain size was = 2932 Å. Morphology of the stainless steel substrate surface was studied with profilometry. Mechanical properties of the stainless steel...
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Rola mikroorganizmów przy wpracowywaniu kwarcowych złóż odmanganiających
PublicationCelem badań prezentowanych w publikacji było określenie znaczenia bakterii utleniających mangan w okresie wpracowywania świeżych złóż kwarcowych (przeznaczonych do usuwania manganu z wód podziemnych), tj. w procesie formowania się katalitycznej warstwy wyższych tlenków manganu.Stwierdzono, że zasiedlenie złóż filtracyjnych bakteriami utleniającymi mangan może mieć decydujące znaczenie dla procesu wpracowywania się filtrów. Już...