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Characterization of nano-silica vegetable grease with diffusing wave spectroscopy DWS and Raman spectroscopy
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Characterization of small and medium enterprises (SMES) of Pomeranian Region in six sigma methodology application
PublicationThe paper presents the rarely researched and important issue for SMEs competitiveness - knowledge and practical application of Six Sigma methodology. The results of research conducted by Authors allow to answer the question - to what degree SMEs of Pomeranian region are aware of importance and prepared for systemic control and improvement of their processes?W opracowaniu poruszono istotne, z punktu widzenia podnoszenia konkurencyjności...
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Spectroscopic, thermal and equilibrium characterization of U(VI) ions sorption on inulin in the presence of phosphates
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Nickel loaded zeolites FAU and MFI: Characterization and activity in water-phase hydrodehalogenation of TCE
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Characterization of Structural and Energetic Differences between Conformations of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
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Characterization of Aliphatic Polyesters Synthesized via Enzymatic Ring-Opening Polymerization in Ionic Liquids
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Synthesis, characterization and growth mechanism of mesoporous hollow carbon nanospheres by catalytic carbonization of polystyrene
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Synthesis and Characterization of Size- and Charge-Tunable Silver Nanoparticles for Selective Anticancer and Antibacterial Treatment
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Extraction, Optimization, and Characterization of Neem Seed Oil via Box-Behnken Design Approach
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Characterization and capacitive performance assessment of potato peels derived salt-induced porous carbons
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Characterization of the Three New Kayviruses and Their Lytic Activity Against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Characterization of In Vitro and In Vivo Metabolism of Antazoline Using Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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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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Structural Characterization and in Vivo Evaluation of β-Hairpin Peptidomimetics as Specific CXCR4 Imaging Agents
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Characterization of Multimodal Silicas Using TG/DTG/DTA, Q-TG, and DSC Methods
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Quantitative structure–retention relationships of ionic liquid cations in characterization of stationary phases for HPLC
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Characterization of various Eu2+ sites in Ca2SiO4:Eu2+ and Ba2SiO4:Eu2+ by high-pressure spectroscopy
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Synthesis and characterization of metal polycarboxylates constructed from lanthanides(iii) and 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid
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Fundamental Characterization, Photophysics and Photocatalysis of a Base Metal Iron(II)‐Cobalt(III) Dyad
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Synthesis, characterization and photophysical properties of novel 5,7-disubstituted-1,4-diazepine-2,3-dicarbonitriles
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High-Entropy Perovskites as Multifunctional Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis and Characterization of (Gd0.2Nd0.2La0.2Sm0.2Y0.2)CoO3
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Characterization of a bacteriophage, vB_Eco4M-7, that effectively infects many Escherichia coli O157 strains
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Magnesium(II) porphyrazine with peripherally overloaded pyrrolyl substituents – Synthesis, optical and electrochemical characterization
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Genetic and structural characterization of the growth hormone gene and protein from tench, Tinca tinca
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Molecular aspects of biogenesis of Escherichia coli Dr Fimbriae: characterization of DraB-DraE complexes
PublicationHemaglutynina Dr uropatogennych szczepów Escherichia coli jest fimbrialnym homopolimerem zbudowanym z podjednostek białkowych DraE kodowanych przez operon dra. Operon dra zawiera geny draB i draC, kodujące białka homologiczne do białek (białko opiekuńcze-białko kanałotwórcze) zaangażowanych w procesie biogenezy struktur polimerycznych eksprymowanych powierzchniowo. Białko DraB jest jednym z białek periplazmatycznych, należącym...
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Novel inorganic xerogels doped with CaWO 4 :xDy: Synthesis, characterization and luminescence properties
PublicationA series of novel phosphors based on silica xerogel doped with CaWO4:xDy(III) with various concentration of dysprosium ion was synthesized over a temperature of 800 C. The thermal analysis, XRD measurement and spectroscopic investigations of these materials are presented in this study. Steady state luminescence, luminescence excitation spectra as well as emission spectra have been measured. Under the ultraviolet light, the prepared...
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Softwood-lignin/natural rubber composites containing novel plasticizing agent: Preparation and characterization
PublicationComposite materials based on natural rubber were obtained by using glycerolysate (decomposition prod- uct of polyurethane) as a novel plasticizer. In order to determine the effect of various lignin content, four different filler amounts were used, namely, 5 phr (parts per 100 parts of natural rubber) of lignin (WLI5G), 10 phr (WLI10G), 20 phr (WLI20G), and 40 phr (WLI40G). The reference specimen without lignin (WLI0G) was also...
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Importance of Specific Heat Characterization when Reporting New Superconductors: An Example of Superconductivity in LiGa2Rh
PublicationWe show that the full-Heusler compound LiGa2Rh is a superconductor with Tc = 2.4 K. The new superconductor was found as a result of an intuition-based extension of a database search for superconductors that looked for the presence of peaks in the electronic band structure near the Fermi energy. The measurement of the entropy loss during the transition from the nonsuperconducting to the superconducting state, a straightforward measurement...
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Preparation, characterization and anti-colitis activity of curcumin-asafoetida complex encapsulated in turmeric nanofiber
PublicationUlcerative colitis (UC) is a main form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Asafoetida (ASF) and turmeric have traditionally been used for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, including UC, because ASF is rich in sulfur compounds and turmeric contains curcumin (CUR). Turmeric nanofiber (TNF), the modified cell wall component of turmeric is considered to play important role in the human diet, health and can be used as...
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A 95-Year-Old Concrete Arch Bridge: From Materials Characterization to Structural Analysis
PublicationThe structural analysis of a 95-year-old concrete arch bridge located in Jagodnik (Poland) is performed in this paper, in order to check its behavior under today’s traffic loads. The mechanical properties of both the concrete and the reinforcement are investigated by testing cores and bar stubs extracted from the bridge. Structural analysis confirms that the bridge meets today’s load requirements in terms of bearing capacity, serviceability...
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Multidirectional Characterization of Phytochemical Profile and Health-Promoting Effects of Ziziphora bungeana Juz. Extracts
PublicationZiziphora species (Lamiaceae) have been used in traditional medicine as sedatives, anti-septics, carminatives, or expectorants. Despite their common applications in phytotherapy, there is still lack of evidence about the composition of their extracts and its impact on biological properties of the plants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of Ziziphora bungeana, a less studied species growing in Kazakhstan, using...
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Kinetic characterization of hydrogen sulfide inhibition of suspended anammox biomass from a membrane bioreactor
PublicationThe inhibition effects of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on anammox-enriched biomass from a laboratory membrane reactor were analyzed in a series of batch respirometric experiments. The determined half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) was 4.67 mg H2S-S L−1 at the constant pH = 7.0 and the total sulfide concentration varying between 1 and 15 mg TS-S L−1. In another test, the IC50 was found to be 4.25 mg H2S-S L−1 under a constant...
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Adaptive neuro fuzzy and fuzzy decision tree classifiers as applied to sea floor characterization.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu różnych parametrów echa odbitego od dna morskiego na dokładność klasyfikacji typu dna przy pomocy sieci neuronowej z logiką rozmytą i przy pomocy drzew decyzyjnych. W szczególności uwzględniono takie parametry echa jak: energia, amplituda i nachylenie opadającego zbocza, wzbogacone o współczynniki falkowe otrzymane z dyskretnej transformacji falkowej (DWT).
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Deep Eutectic Solvents or Eutectic Mixtures? Characterization of Tetrabutylammonium Bromide and Nonanoic Acid Mixtures
PublicationDeep eutectic solvents have quickly attracted the attention of researchers because they better meet the requirements of green chemistry and thus have the potential to replace conventional hazardous organic solvents in some areas. To better understand the nature of these mixtures, as well as expand the possibilities of their use in different industries, a detailed examination of their physical properties, such as density, viscosity,...
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Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) Fiber Extraction and Characterization for Its Use in Polymer Composites
PublicationThis work describes an extraction method for giant reed fibers from stems and leaves based on chemical soaking and crushing through a rolling mill. Obtained fibers, together with the shredded plant (stems + leaves), are characterized in terms of chemical composition, thermal stability, morphology, and crystallinity. Mechanical properties of fibers have also been assessed (single fiber tensile tests). The results show that the proposed...
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Buried Object Characterization Using Ground Penetrating Radar Assisted by Data-Driven Surrogate-Models
PublicationThis work addresses artificial-intelligence-based buried object characterization using 3-D full-wave electromagnetic simulations of a ground penetrating radar (GPR). The task is to characterize cylindrical shape, perfectly electric conductor (PEC) object buried in various dispersive soil media, and in different positions. The main contributions of this work are (i) development of a fast and accurate data driven surrogate modeling...
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The Toolbox of Methods for Multidirectional Characterization of Dietary Nucleic Acids; Verification for Raw and Processed Food Products
PublicationCurrently, the nutritional value of food is associated mainly with components such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. However, another important macromolecules present in many foods are dietary nucleic acids (dietNA), i.e., DNA as well as both coding and non-coding RNAs. In the context of food chemistry and nutrition, dietNA are nowadays vastly neglected. In consequence, there are no dedicated methodologies to characterize...
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TiO2 nanotubes modification by photodeposition with noble metals: Characterization, optimization, photocatalytic activity, and by-products analysis
PublicationSelf-organized TiO2 nanotubes (TNTs) with 4 µm length were obtained by anodization method and calcined to obtain anatase crystallite phase. The photocatalysts were further decorated with Au, Ag, Pt or Pd nanoparticles (NPs), varying the metal loads (0.50, 0.75, 1, 2 and 5 mol%) by photodeposition. The material characterization confirmed the presence of nanoparticles in the TNTs surface, signs of the localized surface plasmon resonance...
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Activity and primary characterization of enzyme from Thermus ruber cells catalyzing conversion of maltose into trehalose
PublicationTermofilna bakteria Thermus ruber wytwarza syntazę trehalozy użyteczną do jednoetapowego przekształcania maltozy w trehalozę. Enzym ten wykazuje największą aktywność w temperaturze 65 C przy pH 6,5. Największą wydajność wytwarzania enzymu osiągano podczas hodowli drobnoustroju w temp. 55 stC w podłożu zawierającym 0,5% peptonu,0,1% ekstraktu drożdżowego oraz 0,% maltozy lub skrobi.
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Characterization of immobilized Escherichia coli cells transformed by β-galactosidase gene from Pyrococcus woesei
PublicationThermostable β-galactosidase from Escherichia coli transformant containing theenzyme gene from Pyrococcus woesei was immobilized on alginate gel.The benefits of using whole bacterial cells not only exclude expensive, laborious proteinisolation and purification but also stabilize enzymes by cytosol components. Increase inproductivity of enzyme can be achieved by cells permeabilization. To increase permeability ofcytoplasmic membrane...
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Characterization of antimicrobial and hemolytic properties of short synthetic cationic lipopeptides based on QSAR/QSTR approach
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Synthesis and Characterization of Monometallic (Ag, Cu) and Bimetallic Ag-Cu Particles for Antibacterial and Antifungal Applications
PublicationIn this paper, the experimental studies are concerned with the effect of the synthesis parameters on the formation of monometallic Ag and Cu nanoparticles (NPs). We consider the synthesis strategies verification for the bimetallic core-shell and alloy particles preparation. It was successfully obtained by chemical reduction method. The obtained colloidal solution is characterized by the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with...
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Biopolyols obtained via crude glycerol-based liquefaction of cellulose: their structural, rheological and thermal characterization
PublicationIn this work lignocellulose biomass liquefaction was used to produce biopolyols suitable for the manufacturing of rigid polyurethane foams. In order to better evaluate the mechanism of the process, pure cellulose was applied as a raw material. The effect of time and temperature on the effectiveness of liquefaction and the parameters of resulting biopolyols were characterized. The prepared materials were analyzed in terms of their...
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Chemical structure, thermal and mechanical characterization of bio-based polyurethane composites filled with microcrystalline cellulose
PublicationOver the past several decades, the interest in replacing the synthetic components used in the production of polymers and composites with their natural counteparts has been growing. Biocomposites belong to the group of materials produced with the use of renewable raw materials. There has been a recent surge of interest in the industrial applications of composites containing natural fibres reinforced with biopolymers. Biopolymers...
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Fabrication and characterization of composite TiO2 nanotubes/ boron-doped diamond electrodes towards enhanced supercapacitors
PublicationThe composite TiO2 nanotubes / boron-doped diamond electrodes were deposited using Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition resulting in the improved electrochemical performance. This composite electrode can deliver high specific capacitance of 7.46 mF cm‐− 2 comparing to boron-doped diamond (BDD) deposited onto flat Ti plate (0.11 mF cm‐− 2).The morphology and composition of composite electrode were characterized...
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Synthesis and characterization of mechanically alloyed nanostructured ternary titanium based alloy for bio-medical applications
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Synthesis and Comprehensive Structural and Chiroptical Characterization of Enones Derived from (−)-α-Santonin by Experiment and Theory
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Structural, spectroscopic, and computational characterization of the cleavage product of dimolybdenum(II) core under aerobic conditions
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Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic properties of core/shell mesoporous silica nanospheres supporting nanocrystalline titania
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Development and Characterization of Silicone Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Modified Sepiolite for Self-Adhesive Tape Applications
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