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Chemical and biological characterization of Ocimum basilicum L. phenolic extract and essential oil derived through ultrasound and microwave-assisted extraction techniques
PublicationPlant-derived bioactive molecules are increasingly utilized in food processing as natural additives, driven by a growing interest in healthier lifestyles. This trend has spurred industries to reformulate products to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers. This study investigates the phenolic extract and essential oil of O. basilicum L. obtained via ultrasound-assisted extraction and microwave-assisted extraction, respectively. Characterization...
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Sequential treatment of landfill leachate by electrocoagulation/aeration, PMS/ZVI/UV and electro-Fenton: Performance, biodegradability and toxicity studies
PublicationThis study presents a systematic study on sequential treatment of highly resistant landfill leachate by electrocoagulation (EC)/aeration, sulfate radical advanced oxidation process (SR-AOP) and electro-Fenton (EF). In case of SR-AOP, peroxymonosulfate (PMS) catalyzed by zero valent iron (ZVI) and ultraviolet irradiation (UV) system was developed. Treatment process was optimized in respect to COD removal. Analysis of results revealed...
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Virulence gene profiles in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cows with subclinical mastitis in eastern Poland
PublicationStaphylococcus aureus is arguably the most important pathogen involved in bovine mastitis. The aim of this study was to determine the virulence gene profiles of 124 Staph. aureus isolates from subclinical mastitis in cows in eastern Poland. The presence of 30 virulence genes encoding adhesins, proteases and superantigenic toxins was investigated by PCR. The 17 different combinations of adhesin genes were identified. Occurrence...
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The Influence of Calcium Glycerophosphate (GPCa) Modifier on Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Biological Performance of Polyurethanes Applicable as Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Scaffolds Fabrication
PublicationIn this paper we describe the synthesis of poly(ester ether urethane)s (PEEURs) by using selected raw materials to reach a biocompatible polyurethane (PU) for biomedical applications. PEEURs were synthesized by using aliphatic 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), α,ω-dihydroxy(ethylene-butylene adipate) (Polios), 1,4-butanediol (BDO) as a chain extender and calcium glycerolphosphate salt (GPCa) as...
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Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Laser Surface-Treated Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy with MWCNTs Coatings
Publication: Titanium and its alloys is the main group of materials used in prosthetics and implantology. Despite their popularity and many advantages associated with their biocompatibility, these materials have a few significant disadvantages. These include low biologic activity—which reduces the growth of fibrous tissue and allows loosening of the prosthesis—the possibility of metallosis and related inflammation or other allergic reactions,...
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TR-Based Antenna Design with Forward FD: The Effects of Step Size on the Optimization Performance
PublicationNumerical methods are important tools for design of modern antennas. Trust-region (TR) methods coupled with data-efficient surrogates based on finite differentiation (FD) represent a popular class of antenna design algorithms. However, TR performance is subject to FD setup, which is normally determined a priori based on rules-of-thumb. In this work, the effect of FD perturbations on the performance of TR-based design is evaluated...
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Ochronić ląd.
PublicationArtykuł poświęcony jest metodom ochrony brzegów morskich. W pierwszej jego części omówiono przyczyny powodujące, że prawie 80% polskiego brzegu cofa się, przy czym tempo cofania się stopniowo rośnie. Opisano zalety i wady stosowanych w świecie metod ochrony brzegów wraz z uwzględnieniem współczesnych zaleceń projektowania ochrony brzegu, tj. możliwie jak najmniejszej ingerencji w środowisko naturalne. Na koniec w pracy pokazano,...
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Structure and electrical properties of nitrided NbN-TiN sol-gel derived films
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rezultaty badań struktury oraz właściwości elektrycznych warstw NbN-TiN (o różnym stosunku molowym NbN/TiN)otrzymanych w wyniku termicznego azotowania warstw tlenkowych otrzymanych metodą zol-żel. Badania struktury przeprowadzono metodami AFM, XRD oraz XPS. Wynika z nich, iż głównymi fazami w wartstwach są NbN i TiN o rozmiarach ziaren około 100 nm. Jednakże zaobserwowano również istnienie niewielkiej ilości...
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Składowanie odpadów promieniotwórczych w Polsce.
PublicationGospodarka odpadami promieniotwórczymi i wypalonym paliwem jest obecnie największym problemem związanym z energetyką jądrową. Do początku lat 80-tych olbrzymie ilości odpadów niskoaktywnych wrzucane były do mórz i oceanów, obecnie są przechowywane na składowiskach lub poddawane recyklingowi. Składowanie odpadów (szczególnie tych wysokoaktywnych) staje się nie tylko problemem obecnych, ale i przyszłych pokoleń. Niniejszy artykuł...
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Automatic recognition of therapy progress among children with autism
PublicationThe article presents a research study on recognizing therapy progress among children with autism spectrum disorder. The progress is recognized on the basis of behavioural data gathered via five specially designed tablet games. Over 180 distinct parameters are calculated on the basis of raw data delivered via the game flow and tablet sensors - i.e. touch screen, accelerometer and gyroscope. The results obtained confirm the possibility...
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Determination of Odour Interactions of Three-Component Gas Mixtures Using an Electronic Nose
PublicationThe paper presents an application of an electronic nose prototype comprised of six TGS-type sensors and one PID-type sensor to identify odour interaction phenomena in odorous three-component mixtures. The investigation encompassed eight odorous mixtures—toluene-acetone-triethylamine and formaldehyde-butyric acid-pinene — characterized by different odour intensity and hedonic tone. A principal component regression (PCR) calibration...
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ODOUR IMPACT OF MUNICIPAL LANDFILL MONITORED WITH ULTRA-FAST GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY = ODDZIAŁYWANIE ZAPACHOWE SKŁADOWISKA ODPADÓW KOMUNALNYCH MONITOROWANE ZA POMOCĄ ULTRA SZYBKIEJ CHROMATOGRAFII GAZOWEJ
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań klasyfikacji próbek powietrza atmosferycznego pobranych wokół miejskiego składowiska odpadów komunalnych w okresie zimowym i letnim pod kątem uciążliwości zapachowej. Badania przeprowadzono przy pomocy komercyjnego elektronicznego nosa typu Fast/Flash GC - HERACLES II. Klasyfikację próbek powietrza atmosferycznego pobranych z różnych kierunków względem wysypiska śmieci przeprowadzano przy użyciu dyskryminacyjnej...
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TOPOLOGICAL CLUES FOR PREDICTING OUTCOMES OF MULTIPLAYER ONLINE BATTLE ARENA GAMES
PublicationWith 27 million people playing League of Legends every day, e-sports became more and more important part of our everyday life. Rise of its popularity builds a demand for better understanding e-sports mechanics on a deeper level. In the article, we test a hypothesis that it is possible to predict an outcome of Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game based on topological clues only (such as area of polygon where vertices are players...
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Potential Application of Solar Energy Systems for Electrified Urban Transportation Systems
PublicationThe paper presents a novel approach toward the use of solar energy systems in public transportation. The concept of energy generation in PV systems for supplying a trolleybus transportation system is proposed for the city of Gdynia (Poland). The suggested way of energy production allows reducing the environmental harm impact of the municipal transportation system. Moreover, the proposed way of green energy use can be a more profitable...
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STANOWISKO DO POMIARU SZEROKOŚCI KRAWĘDZI NARTY
PublicationRegeneracja sprzętu narciarskiego zapewnia nie tylko niezapomniane doznania na stoku, ale przede wszystkim bezpieczeństwo. Serwisowanie nart, poza smarowaniem, to w głównej mierze ostrzenie krawędzi na specjalistycznych szlifierkach. Poprawne wykonanie tej usługi polega na naostrzeniu krawędzi przy jednoczesnej minimalizacji ilości zebranego z narty materiału, co nie jest prostym zadaniem, gdyż typowa szerokość krawędzi narty jest...
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Removal efficiency of phenol by ozonation process with calcium peroxide from aqueous solutions
PublicationPhenol has been introduced as a priority pollutant by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are one of the most efcient methods for removal of non-degradable organic pollutants in aqueous solutions. The removal efciencies of phenol and COD under optimal conditions pH=3, phenol concentration=5 mg/L, CaO2 concentration=0.025 mg/L, temperature 25 °C, 1 g/min ozonation rate and contact time=90...
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WYBRANE ASPEKTY ZMĘCZENIOWYCH USZKODZEŃ OKRĘTOWYCH WAŁÓW NAPĘDOWYCH
PublicationProblem zmęczeniowego pękania konstrukcji okrętowych w sposób istotny dla eksploatacji tychże obiektów ujawnił się na przełomie lat 70. i 80. ubiegłego stulecia. Ponieważ pęknięcia zmęczeniowe dotyczą głównie kadłubów statków i są szczególnie dotkliwe dla dużych jednostek (zbiornikowców, masowców i kontenerowców), dlatego też cała uwaga towarzystw klasyfikacyjnych i biur projektowych skupia się głównie na tym aspekcie uszkodzeń...
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Sustainable energy system combined biogas-feedSolid Oxide Fuel Cell and Microalgae technology
PublicationIn the new frontier of energy and environmental safety, new efficient and clean safe energy conversion systems are required. In this sense, the present work is framed within the context of Circular Economy and proposes a multidisciplinary study for the development of more efficient, economically viable and non-polluting energy conversion systems, based on the synergetic combination of different technologies: fuel cells, biofuels,...
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Modification of structured bio‑carbon derived from spongin-based scaffolds with nickel compounds to produce a functional catalyst for reduction and oxidation reactions: Potential for use in environmental protection
PublicationThree different 3D fibrous-like NiO/Ni(OH)2/Ni‑carbonized spongin-based materials were prepared via a simple sorption–reduction method. Depending on the support used, the catalysts were composed of carbon, nickel oxide, nickel hydroxide and zero-valent nickel, with the surface content of the nickel-containing phase in the range 15.2–26.0 wt%. Catalytic studies showed promising activity in the oxidation of phenolic compounds in water...
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The mechanical properties and bactericidal degradation effectiveness of tannic acid-based thin films for wound care
PublicationThe surface area is the most important aspect when considering the interactions between a material and the surrounding environment. Chitosan (CTS) and tannic acid (TA) were previously successfully tested by us to obtain thin films to serve as wound dressings or food packaging materials. However, surface properties as well as the antimicrobial activity of the material were not considered. They are important if the material is likely...
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UCIĄŻLIWOŚĆ ZAPACHOWA Z WYSYPISKA ŚMIECI MONITOROWANA ZA POMOCĄ RÓŻNYCH TYPÓW ELEKTRONICZNEGO NOSA
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań klasyfikacji próbek powietrza atmosferycznego pobranych wokół miejskiego wysypiska śmieci pod kątem uciążliwości zapachowej. Badania przeprowadzono przy pomocy prototypu elektronicznego nosa i komercyjnego elektronicznego nosa typu Fast/Flash GC - HERACLES II. Prototyp był wyposażony w zestaw sześciu półprzewodnikowych czujników firmy FIGARO. Klasyfikację próbek powietrza w zależności od kierunku pobrania...
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A multirate approach to DDS algorithm versus Taylor-series expansion technique.
PublicationPokazano, że cyfrowy generator syntezy bezpośredniej (DDS) można traktować jako algorytm wieloszybkościowy. Rozważono i porównano dwa sposoby wykorzystania pamięci. W pierwszym z nich zastosowano filtr ułamkowo-opóźniający o strukturze Farrowa. Drugie podejście oparto na rotacji fazy na podstawie rozwinięcia w szereg Taylora. Eksperymenty pokazują, że za pomocą obu tych sposobów, dla sinusoidy zespolonej generowanej w kwadraturowym...
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Optimized Computational Intelligence Model for Estimating the Flexural Behavior of Composite Shear Walls
PublicationThis article presents a novel approach to estimate the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete-filled composite plate shear walls using an optimized computational intelligence model. The proposed model was developed and validated based on 47 laboratory data points and the Transit Search (TS) optimization algorithm. Using 80% of the experimental dataset, the optimized model was selected by determining the unknown coefficients of...
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Charakterystyka i pochodzenie rozpuszczonego i koloidalnego azotu organicznego w odpływach z komunalnych oczyszczalni ścieków
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań wykonanych w ośmiu komunalnych oczyszczalniach ścieków z biologicznym usuwaniem związków biogennych zlokalizowanych w Polsce północnej. Celem przeprowadzonych badań było określenie charakterystyki i pochodzenia rozpuszczonego oraz koloidalnego azotu organicznego zawartego w ściekach oczyszczonych biologicznie, a także identyfikacja czynników wpływających na wielkość stężenia tych frakcji azotu...
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Structural and optical investigations of sol-gel derived lithium titanate thin films
Publicationin this paper structural and optical studies of lithium titanate (lto) thin films are presented. nanocrystalline thin films with 800 nm thickness were prepared by sol-gel method. to examine the influence of the annealing time on as-prepared films crystallization, the coatings were heated at 550 °c for 10, 20 and 80 h. structure of manufactured thin films was investigated using x-ray diffraction (xrd). the most visible lithium titanate...
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Estimation of platinum in environmental water samples with solid phase extraction technique using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
PublicationZoptymalizowano metodykę oznaczania śladowych poziomów stężeń platyny (IV) w oparciu o technikę ekstrakcji do fazy stałej w połączeniu ze spektrometrią mas z plazmą wzbudzoną indukcyjnie. Na etapie wzbogacania platyny wykorzystano żel krzemionkowy modyfikowany grupami aminopropylowymi. Ilościowy odzysk platyny uzyskano poprzez wykorzystanie 1.0 mol L-1 roztworu tiomocznika jako eluenta. Odchylenie standardowe wyników (RSD) było...
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Structure and electrical properties of Y, Fe-based perovskite mixed conducting composites fabricated by a modified polymer precursor method
PublicationIn this work, samples of Y0.07Sr0.93Ti1-xFexO3-d with 20, 40, 60 and 80 mol% of iron amount were prepared by a low-temperature polymer precursor method. The SEM-EDS analysis proved that analyzed Y0.07Sr0.93Ti1-xFexO3-d samples were composites of two Ti- and Fe-rich perovskite samples. This kind of composite consists of two phases in which one has a good ionic and the other electronic conductivity, which makes such a composite a...
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Coplanar Waveguide-Fed Broadband Microwave Devices with (or without) a Thin Dielectric Substrate for Use in Flexible Electronic Systems
PublicationTwo examples of microwave devices, fed by a coplanar waveguide and realized on a thin substrate (or without such a substrate), are employed to investigate the influence of devices’ curvatures and the proximity of different materials on their parameters. To perform the tests, a broadband antenna and a low-pass filter are chosen. A feeding coplanar waveguide is realized on a dielectric material brick attached to an SMA connector...
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Properties of Thermally Dewetted Thin Au Films on ITO-Coated Glass for Biosensing Applications
PublicationNoble metal nanostructures are object of great interest due to their unique optical and electronic properties exploited in nanotechnology, medicine, biochemistry, and surface-enhanced spectroscopies. In this work, the Au nanoparticle (NP) structures for application in biosensing obtained by dewetting are investigated in dependence on their preparation conditions. Structures are produced from thin Au films (5–30 nm) sputtered onto...
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Interdisciplinary Design Teams in Poland - Architecture as a Tool for Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
PublicationHospital-acquired infections pose a problem, which directly affects the safe usage of healthcare facilities. On a global scale, the level of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) is estimated to affect 5–15% of those hospitalised. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that, on an annual basis, procedures preventing hospital-acquired infections consume 80 billion dollars [1]. In this context, it becomes important to create...
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HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMPS – PERSPECTIVE HEATING SYSTEMS?
PublicationIn the paper presented are authors own concepts of high temperature compressor heat pumps for the utilisation of medium and low temperature sources of heat. Working fluids for use in high temperature heat pumps are discussed, as well as the criteria for their selection. Analyses are presented for the production of in the upper steam source at 130 °C. One-stage systems and cascade systems were analyzed. An analysis of the coefficient...
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Structure and magnetic properties of BeO-Fe2O3-Al2O3-TeO2 glass-ceramic composites
PublicationIn this work, glass-ceramics in the xBeO–20Fe2O3–(80-x)TeO2 system with x = 0–25 mol% were synthesized by the traditional melt quenching route and studied by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, confocal microscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopy. BeO addition was found to support the crystallization process of Fe2O3 during melting, and an increased BeO content was associated with an increased...
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Scaling Up the Process of Titanium Dioxide Nanotube Synthesis and Its Effect on Photoelectrochemical Properties
PublicationIn this work, for the first time, the influence of scaling up the process of titanium dioxide nanotube (TiO2NT) synthesis on the photoelectrochemical properties of TiO2 nanotubes is presented. Titanium dioxide nanotubes were obtained on substrates of various sizes: 2 × 2, 4 × 4, 5 × 5, 6 × 6, and 8 × 8 cm2. The electrode material was characterized using scanning electron microscopy as well as Raman and UV–vis spectroscopy in order...
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Analiza obrazu 3D do oceny zużycia nakładek ślizgowych
PublicationZ punktu widzenia niezawodności eksploatacyjnej transportu kolejowego, istotnym czynnikiem jest stan powierzchni grafitowych nakładek ślizgowych trakcyjnych odbieraków prądu. Zaproponowane przez autorów nowatorskie stanowisko pomiarowe, oparte na systemie wizyjnym z kamerą 3D, umożliwia rejestrację powierzchni nakładek ślizgowych przejeżdżających lokomotyw. Stanowisko zamontowano i uruchomiono na torze kolejowym. W czasie eksploatacji...
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Nowa metoda wykrywania epizodów bezdechu sennego oraz spłycenia oddechu w zarejestrowanych zapisach sygnału przepływu powietrza
PublicationWstęp: W klinikach pneumonologicznych stosuje się komercyjne programy komputerowe do określania stopnia nasilenia bezdechu sennego. Poważnym problemem w tych programach jest niewystarczająca czułość zastosowanych algorytmów. Cel pracy: Ocena czułości i swoistości nowo opracowanej metody wykrywania epizodów bezdechu sennego oraz spłycenia oddechu. Materiał i metody: Dokonano szczegółowej analizy 10 badań polisomnograficznych. Zbadano czułość...
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Optical emission spectroscopy of plasma generated by a waveguide-supplied microwave plasma source operated at 915MHz
PublicationIn this paper we present the results of an optical emission spectroscopic study of an atmospheric pressure microwave (915 MHz) nitrogen and nitrogen with carbon dioxide (1%) plasma at high working gas flow rate. This study was aimed at determining rotational Trot and vibrational Tvib temperatures of N+2 ions and N2, CN molecules. The plasma was generated in a waveguide-supplied cavity-resonant type microwave plasma source. All...
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Ionic chromatographic studies on intercorrelation between cooccuring ions in precipitation waters in the area of Tricity (Poland).
PublicationObszar Trójmiasta jest terenem bardzo zurbanizowanym. Duża koncentracja przemysłu na małej powierzchni stanowi poważne zagrożenie dla powietrza atmosferycznego. Analiza emisji zanieczyszczeń wskazuje na zróżnicowanie ich źródeł. Najważniejsze są substancje które tworzą się podczas energetycznego spalania paliw. 80% emisji ditlenku siarki, ditlenku azotu, pyłu, tlenku węgla i sadzy węglowej pochodzi z Gdańska i Gdyni, głównych centrów...
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Valorization of waste cabbage leaves by postharvest photochemical treatments monitored with a non-destructive fluorescence-based sensor
PublicationThe biosynthesis of polyphenolic compounds in cabbage waste, outer green leaves of white head cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata subvar. alba), was stimulated by postharvest irradiation with UVB lamps or sunlight. Both treatments boosted the content of kaempferol and quercetin glycosides, especially in the basal leaf zone, as determined by the HPLC analysis of leaf extracts and by a non-destructive optical sensor. The...
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Suitableness of SLM Manufactured Turbine Blade for Aerodynamical Tests
PublicationsettingsOrder Article Reprints Open AccessArticle Suitableness of SLM Manufactured Turbine Blade for Aerodynamical Tests by Janusz Telega 1,*ORCID,Piotr Kaczynski 1ORCID,Małgorzata A. Śmiałek 2ORCID,Piotr Pawlowski 3ORCID andRyszard Szwaba 1ORCID 1 Institute of Fluid Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN), Fiszera 14, 80-231 Gdansk, Poland 2 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Institute of Naval...
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Efficient optimization approaches for microwave assisted extraction of high-quality antioxidant compounds from Salvia officinalis L.: UHPLC-HRMS differential analysis of phenolic profiles obtained by ultrasound and microwave extraction
PublicationThe study aims to optimize MAE of total phenolic compounds (TPC) and antioxidant capacity from Salvia officinalis L. leaves using a definitive screening design (DSD) and I-optimal design. UHPLC-HRMS analysis was used to identify and compare the composition of MAE and UAE optimal extracts. The results showed that DSD and I-optimal design were successfully applied for the optimization of MAE targeting phenolics and other antioxidants...
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XAFS investigations of nitrided NbN-SiO2 sol-gel derived films
PublicationPraca poświęcona jest wykorzystaniu analizy widm XAFS zmierzonych na krawędzi K atomów Nb do badania struktury cienkich warstw NbN-(100-x)SiO2 (x = 100, 80, 60 mol%) otrzymanych techniką zol-żel poprzez wysokotemperaturowe wygrzewanie warstw Nb2O5-SiO2 w atmosferze NH3. Otrzymana struktura filmu jest złożona z granul NbN ulokowanych w matrycy SiO2. Analiza XAFS pokazuje, że we wszystkich próbkach w lokalnym otoczeniu niobu znajduje...
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Fractionation and origin of dissolved and colloidal organic nitrogen in BNR plant effluent
PublicationThe characteristics of effluent dissolved and colloidal organic nitrogen (DON and CON) as well as their origin, fate and biodegradability in wastewater treatment plants and receiving waters were identified as the major issues that limit the ability to achieve low total N in the effluent. This study presents the results of a comprehensive survey, which was conducted in eight biological nutrient removal (BNR) WWTPs in northern Poland....
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Partial Admission Stages of High Efficiency for a Microturbine
PublicationThe paper presents the results of a design analysis of a micro-turbine for a co-generation micro-power plant working in accordance with organic Rankine cycle. The heat power of the plant is assumed equal to 20kW and the corresponding available electric output is estimated to be about 3kW. After the design analysis, the axial turbine with partial admission in all stages was built and tested experimentally. Special attention was...
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Odnowa zasobów górnokredowego piętra wodonośnego w rejonie Gdańska
PublicationEksploatowane od ponad 100 lat górnokredowe piętro wodonośne, jest bardzo zasobnym zbiornikiem wód podziemnych. Intensywna eksploatacja w latach 70. i 80. przyczyniła się jednak do znacznej degradacji, zarówno ilościowej jak i jakościowej zasobów tego piętra. Gwałtowna i znaczna redukcja poboru wód niemal natychmiast spowodowała podniesienie ciśnień piezometrycznych, i już pod koniec lat 90-tych obserwowano znaczną redukcję leja...
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Presence and distribution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in multiphase activated sludge system
PublicationIn total 237 isolates of coliforms (113 strains) and enterococci (124 stains) from influent, mixed liquor in bioreactor and effluent of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), were isolated on selective media and examined for antibiotic resistance. From 50 to 80% of the coliform strains isolated from the raw and treated sewage were resistant against ceftazidime CAZ, cefuroxim CXM, cefalotin KF and against amoxicillin AML, and only below...
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Studies on removal of hydrophobic organics from contaminated soil by washing process
PublicationZbadano efektywność wymywania NAPL ze złoża piaskowego za pomocą roztworów dwóch niejonowych surfaktantów: polioksyetylenowanego alkoholu tłuszczowego (Rokanol NL6) oraz alkiloglukozydu (Triton BG10). Jako NAPL zastosowano dwa węglowodory - dodekan i heksadekan. Oba surfaktanty były relatywnie efektywne w usuwaniu dodekanu. Ze wzrostem stężenia surfaktantu obserwowano wzrost efektywności wymywania dodekanu, jednakże Rokanol NL6...
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Discrimination of selected fungi species based on their odour profile using prototypes of electronic nose instruments
PublicationThe paper presents practical application of an electronic nose technique to fast and efficient discrimination of the samples of different fungi species such as: Penicillium chrysogenum, Cladosporium herbarum, Rhizopus oryzae, Alternaria alternata. Two prototypes of electronic nose instrument were utilized for investigation of discrimination capability with respect to odour profile of these fungi: the first prototype was based on...
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Impact of Galileo Observations on the Position and Ambiguities Estimation of GNSS Reference Stations
PublicationDevelopment of Galileo navigation system has caused that it is increasingly used in various areas. One of the most important of them is precise positioning of the reference networks. In this paper we present the impact of Galileo observations on the differential precise positioning as well as ambiguities resolution of selected GNSS stations. We tested five different solutions: GPS-only, Galileo-only, GPS/Galileo, GPS/GLONASS and...
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Properties of ordered titanium templates covered with Au thin films for SERS applications
PublicationtCurrently, roughened metal nanostructures are widely studied as highly sensitive Raman scattering sub-strates that show application potential in biochemistry, food safety or medical diagnostic. In this workthe structural properties and the enhancement effect due to surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) ofhighly ordered nano-patterned titanium templates covered with thin (5–20 nm) gold films are reported.The templates are formed...
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Partial Admission Stages of High Efficiency for a Microturbine
PublicationThe paper presents the results of a design analysis of a microturbine for a cogeneration micro-power plant working in accordance with organic Rankine cycle. The heat power of the plant is assumed equal to 20kW and the corresponding available electric output is estimated to be about 3 kW. After the design analysis, the axial turbine with partial admission in all stages was built and tested experimentally. Special attentionwas paid...