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Production of new non-matrix reference material of ethene
PublicationThe main objective of the research is to produce new non-matrix reference materials of ethene. The study are based on thermal decomposition of surface compound chemically bonded with the surface of glass fibers coated with thin layer of aluminum. Positivehomogeneity test, stability test and organization of inter-laboratory comparison are leading to find new non-matrix reference materials which are indispensable tools in the analysis...
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Effectiveness of a dual surface modification of metallic interconnects for application in energy conversion devices
PublicationA dual surface modification of an SOFC metallic interconnect with a Gd2O3 layer and an MnCo2O4 coating was evaluated. The tested samples were oxidized for 7000 h in air at 1073 K. Oxidation products were characterized using XRD, SEM-EDS, and confocal Raman imaging, and ASR was measured. The effect of gadolinium segregation at grain boundaries in Cr2O3 was evaluated using S/TEM-EDS. Area specific-resistance was measured and fuel...
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Nanotubular oxide layers and hydroxyapatite coatings on ‘Ti–13Zr–13Nb’ alloy
PublicationThe presented research was aimed to determine the mechanical properties of the nanotubular oxide layer covered with hydroxyapatite coating. The Ti–13Zr–13Nb alloy was oxidised in 1M phosphoric acid with an addition of 0?5% HF for HF solution at 20 V voltage. The electrochemically assisted deposition of hydroxyapatite was performed at cyclic polarisation in NH4H2PO4 and CaCl2 solution at 80uC. The mechanical properties were determined...
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Insightful studies of AuCu nanostructures deposited on Ti platform: Effect of rapid thermal annealing on photoelectrochemical activity supported by synchrotron radiation studies
PublicationIn this work, we present the influence of annealing atmospheres during rapid thermal annealing (40◦C/s) on nanostructured Ti platforms modified by 10 nm layer of AuCu alloy obtained via magnetron sputtering. The AuCu/Ti platform annealed under hydrogen atmosphere exhibits the best photoelectrochemical activity under visible light, i.e. 27 times higher photocurrent than for pure Ti dimpled platform, and the lowest reflectance with minimum...
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Studies on Silver Ions Releasing Processes and Mechanical Properties of Surface-Modified Titanium Alloy Implants
PublicationDispersed silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the surface of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) and titanium alloy modified by titania nanotube layer (Ti6Al4V/TNT) substrates were produced by the chemical vapor deposition method (CVD) using a novel precursor of the formula [Ag5(O2CC2F5)5(H2O)3]. The structure and volatile properties of this compound were determined using single crystal X-ray diffractometry, variable temperature IR spectrophotometry...
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THE POSSIBILITY OF USE OF LASER-MODIFIED Ti6Al4V ALLOY IN FRICTION PAIRS IN ENDOPROSTHESES
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to show results of laser treatment at cryogenic conditions of the Ti6Al4V alloy used for orthopedic applications. That modification process ought to bring beneficial changes of microstructure and residual stresses in the surface layer. The paper presents the abrasive wear of the base and laser remelted material in association with ceramics Al2O3. Despite the surface cracking after laser treatment the...
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Probability distribution of flicker noise in AuNPdecorated graphene–Si Schottky barrier diode
PublicationWe present results of the probability distribution analysis of flicker noise generated in Au nanoparticle (AuNP) decorated graphene–Si Schottky barrier diodes with and without yellow light illumination (592 nm), close to the localized surface plasmon resonance in the AuNPs (586 nm). The AuNPs occupy imperfections in the single-layer graphene and reduce the flicker noise intensity generated in the graphene layer. The estimated probability...
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Preparation of MnCo2O4 and Mn1.7CuFe0.3O4 single-layer, and novel MnCo2O4/ Mn1.7CuFe0.3O4 dual-layer spinel protective coatings on complex-shaped metallic interconnects by EPD method
PublicationCeramic protective coatings applied to metallic interconnects play a vital role in solid oxide cells (SOCs) preventing interconnect degradation. In this study, uniform, dense, and crack-free single-layer coatings of MnCo2O4, Mn1.7CuFe0.3O4, and dual-layer coatings of MnCo2O4/ Mn1.7CuFe0.3O4 spinel are deposited onto complex-shaped metallic interconnect using electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method. The porosity of sintered MnCo2O4...
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On efficiency of layer 2 of the radio interface protocol stack in UMTS
PublicationCelem pracy jest szczegółowa analiza funkcjonowania warstwy łącza danych w podsystemie dostępu radiowego UTRAN systemu UMTS i na tej podstawie przedstawienie szeregu zmian i usprawnień oraz wskazówek odnośnie konfiguracji protokołów, jakie należy w tej warstwie zastosować aby zmaksymalizować jej wydajność głównie pod kątem oferowanej przepływności, wprowadzanych opóźnień oraz wsparcia priorytetów przesyłanego ruchu. Teza pracy...
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High-speed binary-to-residue converter with the reduced input layer
Publicationprzedstawiono architekturę szybkiego konwertera z systemu binarnego do systemu resztowego dla modułów 5-bitowych. Algorytm konwersji oparty jest na dodawaniu binarnym reszt potęg liczby 2 obliczonych modulo m i redukcji modulo m sumy dla poszczególnych modułów bazy systemu resztowego. Warstwa wejciowa konwertera jest redukowana poprzez wykorzystanie wspólnych elementów układu dla odpowiednio zestawionych par modułów.
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Software layer for FPGA-based TESLA cavity control system
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Analysis of magnetic field inside thin-layer ferromagnetic objects
PublicationResults of the numerical analysis of the magnetic field inside an infinitely long, thin-layer ferromagnetic pipe with and without a barrier were presented in this paper. Two wires with current symmetrically placed on two sides of the pipe are the sources of magnetic field. Numerical calculations for the quasi-steady state for chosen frequency band were carried out in the Flux 2D.
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Oxide catalysts for carbon nanotube and few layer graphene formation
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Adenosine triphosphate in the marine boundary layer in the southern Baltic Sea
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Carbon-coated anatase: the role of the carbon layer for photocatalytic performance
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Small-signal admittance for Schottky-Richardson emission into an organic layer
PublicationPraca przedstawia małosygnalową admitancję emisji Schottky'ego-Richardsona do warstwy organicznej. Analiza obejmuje obie składowe zespolonej odpowiedzi.
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Performance analysis and optimization of the Radio Link Control layer in UMTS.
PublicationRLC (Radio Link Control) jest jedną z podwarstw warstwy 2 stosu radiowego systemu UMTS. RLC wspiera trzy podstawowe tryby działania: przezroczysty (Transparent Mode, TM), bezpotwierdzeniowy (Unacknowledged Mode, UM) oraz potwierdzeniowy (Acknowledged Mode, AM). Wydajność RLC AM jest mocno uzależniona od konfiguracji RLC oraz jej zdolności do dynamicznej rekonfiguracji, odzwierciedlającej zmiany w przesyłanym ruchu oraz w jakości...
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Excitonic stimulation of current flowing along thin tetracene layer
PublicationW pracy badane były prądy będące wynikiem oddziaływania ekscytonów tripletowych ze spułapkowanymi nośnikami ładunku w warstwach tetracenu. Badane próbki oświetlane były od strony podłoża oraz od strony przeciwległej podłożu.
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Microporous Polyurethane Thin Layer as a Promising Scaffold for Tissue Engineering
PublicationThe literature describes that the most efficient cell penetration takes place at 200–500 µm depth of the scaffold. Many different scaffold fabrication techniques were described to reach these guidelines. One such technique is solvent casting particulate leaching (SC/PL). The main advantage of this technique is its simplicity and cost efficiency, while its main disadvantage is the scaffold thickness, which is usually not less than...
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Influence of synthesis conditions on zinc oxide nanorode layer morphology
PublicationIn recent years one dimensional (1D) nanostructures (nanotubes, nanowires, nanoribbons and nanorods) have been widely studied. Among studied nano-materials, the greatest interest can be seen for zinc oxide (ZnO). However, there is still a need for simple, inexpensive and reproducible fabrication method. In the literature different fabrication methods can be found, most of them requires expensive equipment and involve complex...
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Estimation of Stresses in a Dry Sand Layer Tested on Shaking Table
PublicationTheoretical analysis of shaking table experiments, simulating earthquake response of a dry sand layer, is presented. The aim of such experiments is to study seismic-induced compaction of soil and resulting settlements. In order to determine the soil compaction, the cyclic stresses and strains should be calculated first. These stresses are caused by the cyclic horizontal acceleration at the base of soil layer, so it is important...
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Fracture Energy of Bonded Joints with 2D Elastic Adhesive Layer
PublicationWhen bonded joint is subjected to mode I fracture loading, the adhesive joints analytical solutions treats the adhesive layer, usually, as not existing or 1D Hooke elastic layer. In the case of 1D elastic layer, represented as Hookes spring element, is acting, only, in direction contrary to the applied load. Basing on the information yielded from sensitive laser profilometry technique, where deflections of bonded part of the joint...
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Influence of titanium layer on counter electrode on electrical parameters of DSSC
PublicationIn this paper the influence of the Ti layer thickness at counter-electrode on electrical parameters of DSSCs was examined. The transparent conductive oxide – less (TCO-less) counter electrodes (CE) with titanium layers and platinum as catalyst on Bk7 glass were prepared. Thin metallic films were deposited by means of magnetron sputtering (titanium) and Pulsed Laser Deposition (platinum). The counter electrode with Pt layer on Fluorine...
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Resonance in Rectangular Microstrip Structure Loaded with a Pseudochiral Medium Layer
PublicationA rectangular microstrip structure with multilayer substrate containing dielectric and pseudochiral medium layers is studied in this paper. The effect of Omega medium layer location in the substrate and its thickness on the complex resonant frequency of the rectangular microstrip structure is investigated.
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Deterministic and statistical size effect during shearing of granular layer
PublicationArtykuł omawia deterministyczny i statystyczny efekt skali w materiałach granulowanych podczas ścinania cienkiej warstwy piasku między dwoma bardzo szorstkimi ścianami. Obliczenia wykonano metodą elementów skończonych na bazie mikropolarnego prawa hipoplastycznego. Pokazano wyniki efektu skali przy zastosowaniu różnych metod redukujących ilość realizacji pól losowych dla początkowego wskaźnika porowatości..
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Effect of MAO coatings on cavitation erosion and tribological properties of 5056 and 7075 aluminum alloys
PublicationTwo ceramic coatings have been applied on 5056 and 7075 aluminum alloy by microarc oxidation (MAO) technology. The mass losses, surface morphologies and the phase constituents of the MAO coatings before and after cavitation tests were examined by means of digital scales, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. In order to assess the impact of the mechanical properties of the surface layer on...
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The effect of an active force while slide diamond burnishing of wooden shafts upon process quality
PublicationThe quality of the surface of wooden elements that have been turned and burnished has got a crucial meaning in the whole production process flow, since the obtained effects affect the quality of the wooden surface after finishing (coating, painting). In the paper, selected results of the investigation of the effect of the burnishing process on the surface quality of the elements after turning are presented. Research experiments...
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Selection Of Optimal Working Fluid For Use With Hybrid Microchannel-Microjet Heat Exchanger
PublicationThe paper presents the investigation to find best suited working fluid for a microjet- microchannel cooling module. In which microjets are impinging into the microchannels and forming a liquid film on the impingement surface. This technology takes benefits from two very attractive heat removal techniques. When laminar jets are impinging on the surface have a very high kinetic energy at the stagnation point, also in microchannels...
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<title>Software layer for SIMCON ver. 2.1. FPGA based LLRF control system for TESLA FEL part II: application layer, networking, examples</title>
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Wide-field magnetometry using nitrogen-vacancy color centers with randomly oriented micro-diamonds
PublicationMagnetometry with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) color centers in diamond has gained significant interest among researchers in recent years. Absolute knowledge of the three-dimensional orientation of the magnetic field is necessary for many applications. Conventional magnetometry measurements are usually performed with NV ensembles in a bulk diamond with a thin NV layer or a scanning probe in the form of a diamond tip, which requires a...
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Heat tint colours on stainless steel and welded joints
PublicationSurface layer condition of stainless steels and welded joints influences strongly their corrosion resistance. This problem seems to be underestimated. This current study explains the phenomenon of heat tint forming on welds, the methods of its removal, inspection procedures after heat tint removing and post weld finishing
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Comparison of heat transfer characteristics in surface cooling using microjets with water, ethanol and HFE7100 as test fluids
PublicationAccurate control of cooling parameters is required in ever wider range of technical applications. It is known that reducing the dimensions of the size of nozzle leads to an increase in the economy of cooling and improves its quality. Present study describes research related to the design and construction of the nozzles and microjet study, which may be applied in many technical applications such as in metallurgy, electronics, etc....
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In Vitro Biological Characterization of Silver-Doped Anodic Oxide Coating on Titanium
PublicationDespite the high biocompatibility and clinical effectiveness of Ti-based implants, surface functionalization (with complex osteointegrative/antibacterial strategies) is still required. To enhance the dental implant surface and to provide additional osteoinductive and antibacterial properties, plasma electrolytic oxidation of a pure Ti was performed using a nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA)-based Ag nanoparticles (AgNP)-loaded calcium–phosphate...
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Effect of pulse laser treatment at different process variables on mechanical behavior of carbon nanotubes electrophoretically deposited on titanium alloy
PublicationPurpose: Titanium and its alloys are widely used as biomaterials for long-term implants, but they are usually surface-modified due to their weak bioactivity and wear resistance. Laser processing was used to modify the surface layer, and elemental carbon was a component of the deposited coatings. This research aims to use a combination of both methods based on preliminary electrophoretic deposition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes...
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Effects of interfacial sliding on anti-plane waves in an elastic plate imperfectly attached to an elastic half-space
PublicationWe study the anti-plane shear waves in a domain consisting of an elastic layer (plate) with a coating attached to an elastic half-space (substrate). We assume an imperfect contact between the layer and the half-space, allowing some sliding. We also assume some elastic bonds between the layer and the substrate. On the free top surface we apply the compatibility conditions within the Gurtin–Murdoch surface elasticity. We found two...
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Second law analysis of a 3D magnetic buoyancy-driven flow of hybrid nanofluid inside a wavy cubical cavity partially filled with porous layer and non-Newtonian layer
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Natural convective heat transfer from isothermal cuboids
PublicationThe paper presents results of theoretical and experimental investigations of the convective heat transfer from isothermal cuboid. The analytical solution was performed taking into account complete boundary layer length and the manner of its propagation around isothermal cuboid. It arises at horizontal bottom surface and grows on vertical lateral surface of the block. After changing its direction, the boundary layer occurs above...
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Development and Assessment of Regeneration Methods for Peptide-Based QCM Biosensors in VOCs Analysis Applications
PublicationCleaning a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) plays a crucial role in the regeneration of its biosensors for reuse. Imprecise removal of a receptor layer from a transducer’s surface can lead to unsteady operation during measurements. This article compares three approaches to regeneration of the piezoelectric transducers using the electrochemical, oxygen plasma and Piranha solution methods. Optimization of the cleaning method allowed...
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The Influence of ZnO Oxide Layer on the Physicochemical Behavior of Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy
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The influence of implantation on mechanical degradation of the nanotubular oxide layer on titanium screws
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Shape Restoration of Deformed Egg-Shaped Single Layer Space Frames
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The Effect Fabrication Method of Cobalt Base Clad Layer On Air Oxidation
PublicationNapawane warstwy ze stopu kobaltu zostały wykonane za pomocą napawania plazmowego (PTA) oraz laserowego. Zostały one poddane utlenia niu w temperarurze 1100 stopni celsiusza prze 200 godzin. Przeprowadzono badania mikrostruktury i składu chemicznego warstwy tlenkowej oraz głębszych warstw napoiny. Nie stwierdzono wpływu metody wytwarzania na skutki procesu utleniania.
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Selection of measurement frequency in Mott–Schottky analysis of passive layer on nickel
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Investigations of the passive layer cracking by means of Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
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Degradation of Gel-Coat Layer in Glass/Polyester Laminate in Seawater Environment
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Stability of Diodes with Poly(3-hexylthiophene) and Polyazomethines Thin Organic Layer
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Application of a hash function to discourage MAC-layer misbehaviour in wireless LANs.
PublicationProtokoły przypadkowego wielodostępu w warstwie MAC bezprzewodowych sieci lokalnych wykorzystują algorytm odkładania transmisji o losowo wybrany odcinek czasu. Odstępstwo od losowego wyboru czasu odłożenia może zapewnić stacji niesprawiedliwie duży udział w paśmie sieci. W pracy przedstawiono protokół dostępu przeciwdziałający tego rodzaju zachowaniom, oparty na zastosowaniu funkcji mieszającej. Jako argument funkcji przyjmuje...
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Photoenhanced current as a tool for investigating non-uniform structures of tetracene layer.
PublicationPowierzchniowe prądy fotowzmocnione używane były jako narzędzie do badań fizycznych własności powierzchni warstw od strony podłoża, a także od strony przeciwległej podłożu.
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Managing Data from Heterogeneous Data Sources Using Knowledge Layer
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The structure and melting of lead nanocrystalline layer in reduced lead-germanate glass
PublicationNanokrystaliczna warstwa granul Pb na powierzchni szkieł ołowiowo-germanianowych została wytworzona poprzez wygrzewanie w wysokich temperaturach, w atmosferze wodoru. Właściwości tej warstwy silnie zależą od temperatury i czasu redukcji. Artykuł prezentuje rentgenowskie i mikroskopowe badania struktury warstwy oraz wpływ topnienia i krzepnięcia granul Pb na jej przewodnictwo.