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Recent advances in electrochemically surface treated titanium and its alloys for biomedical applications: A review of anodic and plasma electrolytic oxidation methods
PublicationNowadays, titanium and its alloys are widely used materials in implantology. Nevertheless, the greatest challenge is still its appropriate surface treatment in order to induce optimal properties, which facilitates formation of a permanent bond between the implant and human tissue. The use of electrochemical treatment such as anodic oxidation or plasma electrolytic oxidation allows for the production of porous coating that mimics...
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Influence of Two-Stage Anodization on Properties of the Oxide Coatings on the Ti–13Nb–13Zr Alloy
PublicationThe increasing demand for titanium and its alloys used for implants results in need of such innovative surface treatment that may jointly increase corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, and demonstrate antibacterial protection at no cytotoxicity. The purpose of this research was to characterize the effect of two-stage anodization, performed for 30 min in phosphoric acid, at the presence of hydrofluoric acid in the second stage....
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Determination of COD Fractionation as a Key Factor for Appropriate Modelling and Monitoring of Activated Sludge Processes
PublicationAn operation of wastewater treatment plant is usually controlled by global parameters such as flow, solids retention time, sludge age, concentration of ammonia and dissolved oxygen, etc. It is considered that, together with the chemical and biological oxygen demand (COD and BOD), those parameters indirectly exhibit the effectiveness of activated sludge processes. Especially the BOD indicate the amount of organic pollution that...
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Chemical composition of edible aerial parts of meadow bistort (Persicaria bistorta (L.) Samp.)
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Estimation of the expected effects of different surface modifications on mechanical, chemical and biological behaviour of endoprostheses
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję nowej endoprotezy o szczególnie wysokiej odporności na zużycie i pękanie. Koncepcja zakada wytwarzanie wieloetapową obróbkę powierzchniową kompozytu metalowo-ceramicznego.
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Chemical modification of natural immunomodulators tuftsin and muramyl dipeptide significantly influence their biological activity
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Water and chemical input via hydrometeors in central european mountains with Szrenica Mt. as an example
PublicationZanieczyszczenia obecne w powietrzu atmosferycznym są transportowane do powierzchni ziemi przy pomocy osadów atmosferycznych. Celem pracy było przedstawienie chemizmu różnych typów osadów atmosferycznych. Badania prowadzono na szczycie góry Szrenicy. Badania prowadzono od grudnia 2008 do lutego 2010. Przedstawiono wyniki analiz przeprowadzonych dla różnego typu osadów występujących na tym terenie.
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Interaction of Acoustic and Thermal Modes in the Gas with Nonequilibrium Chemical Reactions: Possibilities of Acoustic Cooling
PublicationNonlinear generation of thermal mode during propagation of dominative sound in a chemically reacting gas is considered. The dynamic equation of excess temperature associated with the thermal mode is derived. It is instantaneous and includes quadratic nonlinear acoustic source reflecting the nonlinear character of interaction between acoustic and non-acoustic types of gas motion. Both periodic and aperiodic sound may be considered...
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Chemical and Mechanical Pressure-Induced Photoluminescence Tuning via Structural Evolution and Hydrostatic Pressure
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Analysis of the application of selected physico-chemical methods in eliminating odor nuisance of municipal facilities
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Thermal Self-Action Effects of Acoustic Beam in a Gas with Reversible or Irreversible Chemical Reaction
PublicationThermal self-action of acoustic beam in a gas where an exothermic chemical reaction takes place, is studied. This kind of thermal self-action differs from that in a newtonian fluid. In dependence on the type of a chemical reaction, reversible or not, heating or cooling of a medium occurs. A beam in the case of the irreversible reaction may be unusually self-focusing. The self-action effects relating to wave beams containing shock...
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Identification of chemical pollution problems and causes in the Baltic See in relation to socio-economic drivers
PublicationOpisano możliwość wykorzystania nowego narzędzia do zintegrowanej oceny stanu środowiska w akwenie Morza Bałtyckiego. Takie możliwości stwarza narzędzie znane jako DPSIR czyli Drivers (sfery działalności człowieka będące źródłem potencjalnych zznieczyszczeń)-Pressures (ksenobiotyki i specyficzne czynniki szkodliwe emitowane do środowiska)-Stata (stann środowiska)- Impact (efekty niekorzystego oddziaływania na część ożywioną i nieożywioną...
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Effects of stressful physico-chemical factors on the fitness of the plant pathogenic bacterium Dickeya solani
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High resolution model for assessment of contamination by chemical warfare agents dumped in the Baltic Sea
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The Tribological, Physico-Chemical and Rheological Properties of Lubricating Grease Produced on Epoxy Resin Base
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Physico-chemical properties of three-component mixtures based on chitosan, hyaluronic acid and collagen
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Changes in Chemical Composition and Accumulation of Cryoprotectants as the Adaptation of Anholocyclic Aphid Cinara tujafilina to Overwintering
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BelBuk System—Smart Logistics for Sustainable City Development in Terms of the Deficit of a Chemical Fertilizers
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Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Powders Obtained from Different Plum Juice Formulations
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Effect of chemical structure and deposition method on optical properties of polyazomethines with alkyloxy side groups
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Chemical recycling of plastic waste as a mean to implement the circular economy model in the European Union
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TG-FTIR, DSC and quantum chemical studies of the thermal decomposition of quaternary methylammonium halides
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Decision Support System to Improve the Effectiveness of Chemical Control Against Cutworms in Sugar Beet
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Effect of glycols used as glycolysis agents on chemical structure and thermal stability of produced glycolysates
PublicationZaprezentowano warunki glikolizy poliuretanowych odpadów piankowych, przy użyciu różnych glikoli oraz wyniki badań budowy chemicznej glikolizatów oraz ich właściwości termicznych.
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Bacterial presence in polar regions associated with environment modification by chemical compounds including contaminants
PublicationMicrobes are omnipresent and diverse members of all biological communities. In marine and freshwater ecosystems, microorganisms form the base of the food chain supporting higher trophic levels. Even though, microbes generally are thought to live in warm regions of Earth, many of them develop in cold climates. Polar regions remain relatively protected from widespread anthropogenic disturbances, which is a consequence of its remoteness...
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Structural, physico-chemical and antioxidant characteristics of 2,2′-bipyridyl(iminodiacetato)oxidovanadium(IV) dihydrate
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Offal Chemical Composition from Veal, Beef, and Lamb Maintained in Organic Production Systems
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Estimation of the environmental risk posed by landfills using chemical, microbiological and ecotoxicological testing of leachates
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Soil chemical properties affect the reaction of forest soil bacteria to drought and rewetting stress
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Effect of chemical composition on corrosion and wear behaviour of the composite Ni-Fe-Al2O3 coatings.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań powłoki kompozytowej otrzymanej przez osadzanie katodowe galwaniczne w roztworze zawierającym sole niklu, żelaza oraz cząstki ceramiki Al2O3 o różnej wielkości i stężeniu. Wykazano, że charakterystyka ceramiki posiada wpływ na szybkość korozji i zużycia ściernego. W szczególności, zawartość ceramiki wpływa dodatnio na odporność na zużycie ścierne, ale nieco obniża odporność na zużycie korozyjne.
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Screening stability, thermochemistry, and chemical kinetics of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid as a bifunctional biodiesel additive
PublicationThe thermo-kinetic aspects of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-HBA) pyrolysis in the gas phase were investigated using density functional theory (DFT), specifically the M06-2X theoretical level in conjunction with the cc-pVTZ basis set. The obtained data were compared with benchmark CBS-QB3 results. The degradation mechanism was divided into 16 pathways, comprising 6 complex fissions and 10 barrierless reactions. Energy profiles were calculated...
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Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of 95-Year-Old Concrete Built-In Arch Bridge
PublicationThis research aimed to determine the durability and strength of an old concrete built-in arch bridge based on selected mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of the concrete. The bridge was erected in 1925 and is located in Jagodnik (northern Poland). Cylindrical specimens were taken from the side ribs connected to the top plate using a concrete core borehole diamond drill machine. The properties of the old concrete were...
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Investigation of the Efficiency of a Dual-Fuel Gas Turbine Combustion Chamber with a Plasma‒Chemical Element
PublicationThe study is devoted to the possibility of increasing the efficiency of the working process in dual-fuel combustion chambers of gas turbine engines for FPSO vessels. For the first time, it is proposed to use the advantages of plasma‒chemical intensification of the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in the dual-fuel combustion chambers, which can simultaneously operate on gaseous and liquid fuels. A design scheme of a combustion chamber...
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Synthesis of carbon nanotubes via chemical vapor deposition by using rareearth metals as catalysts
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On the Formation of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Pulsed-Laser-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition
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The Impact of Long-Time Chemical Bonds in Mineral-Cement-Emulsion Mixtures on Stiffness Modulus
PublicationDeep cold in-place recycling is the most popular method of reuse of existing old and deteriorated asphalt layers of road pavements. In Poland, in most cases, the Mineral-Cement-Emulsion mixture technology is used, but there are also applications combining foamed bitumen and cement. Mineral-Cement-Emulsion mixtures contain two different binding agents – cement as well as asphalt from the asphalt emulsion. Asphalt creates asphalt...
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Environmental characteristics of a tundra river system in Svalbard. Part 2: Chemical stress factors
PublicationBacterial communities in the Arctic environment are subject to multiple stress factors, including contaminants, although typically their concentrations are small. The Arctic contamination research has focused on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) because they are bioaccumulative, resistant to degradation and toxic for all organisms. Pollutants have entered the Arctic predominantly by atmospheric and oceanic long-range transport,...
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Storm petrels as indicators of pelagic seabird exposure to chemical elements in the Antarctic marine ecosystem
PublicationData on trace element bioavailability in the south-polar marine ecosystem is still scarce, compared to that relating to temperate zones. Seabirds can be used as indicators of ecosystem health and sentinels of environmental pollution, constituting a link between marine and terrestrial environments. Here, we analysed the concentration of 17 elements (with special emphasis on mercury, Hg) in feathers of adults and chicks of two pelagic...
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Enzymatic and Chemical Cross-Linking of Bacterial Cellulose/Fish Collagen Composites—A Comparative Study
PublicationThis article compares the properties of bacterial cellulose/fish collagen composites (BC/Col) after enzymatic and chemical cross-linking. In our methodology, two transglutaminases are used for enzymatic cross-linking—one recommended for the meat and the other proposed for the fish industry—and pre-oxidated BC (oxBC) is used for chemical cross-linking. The structure of the obtained composites is characterized by scanning electron...
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Green TPUs from Prepolymer Mixtures Designed by Controlling the Chemical Structure of Flexible Segments
PublicationThis study concerns green thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) obtained by controlling the chemical structure of flexible segments. Two types of bio-based polyether polyols—poly(trimethylene glycol)s—with average molecular weights ca. 1000 and 2700 Da were used (PO3G1000 and PO3G2700, respectively). TPUs were prepared via a two-step method. Hard segments consisted of 4,4?- diphenylmethane diisocyanates and the bio-based 1,4-butanodiol...
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Effect of chemical structure on complexation efficiency of aromatic drugs with cyclodextrins: The example of dibenzazepine derivatives
PublicationIt is widely believed that the hydrophobic effect governs the binding of guest molecules to cyclodextrins (CDs). However, it is also known that high hydrophobicity of guest molecules does not always translate to the formation of stable inclusion complexes with CDs. Indeed, a plethora of other factors can play a role in the efficiency of guest–CD interactions, rendering structure-based prediction of the complexation efficiency with...
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Quality of groundwater contaminated by leachates from seven Polish landfills - chemical and ecotoxicological classifications
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje rezultaty badań toksyczności ostrej i chronicznej próbek wód podziemnych pobranych spod składowisk odpadów komunalnych. Uzyskane wyniki porównano z wynikami badań parametrów fizykochemicznych. Jednocześnie dokonano klasyfikacji jakości badanych próbek w oparciu o zalecenia Komisji Helsińskiej, system oparty na wyznaczaniu parametru pT i kryteria ustanowione przez Persoone'a i współpracowników.
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The effect of aeration mode (intermittent vs. continuous) on nutrient removal and greenhouse gas emissions in the wastewater treatment plant of Corleone (Italy)
PublicationThe paper reports the results of an experimental study aimed at comparing two configurations of a full-scale wastewater treatment plant (WWTP): conventional activated sludge (CAS) and oxic-settling-anaerobic process (OSA) with intermittent aeration (IA). A comprehensive monitoring campaign was carried out to assess multiple parameters for comparing the two configurations: carbon and nutrient removal, greenhouse gas emissions, respirometric...
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Waste materials assessment for phosphorus adsorption toward sustainable application in circular economy
PublicationPhosphorus is the main determinant of nutrient enrichment in the water bodies. Many resources including nutrients may be shortly exhausted, assuming current consumption. This scenario leads to growing interest in resources recovery and/or reuse, which together with sustainable energy consumption and waste reduction are the main courses of the circular economy. Usage of coagulants in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) does not allow...
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Nucleation and growth of CVD diamond on fused silica optical fibres with titanium dioxide interlayer
PublicationNucleation and growth processes of thin diamond films on fused silica optical fibres have been investigated. Fibres were coated with diamond film using microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (µPE CVD) system. Since the growth of diamond on the fused silica glass requires high seeding density, two types of glass pre-treatment were applied: titanium dioxide (TiO2) interlayer deposition and sonication in nanodiamond...
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Analysis of the impact of wastewater discharge on recipients: synergistic approach
PublicationThe dissertation presents the analysis of chemical and microbial composition of wastewater and examines the impact of wastewater discharge on the environment. Various case studies were analysed: from small settlements in a pristine European Arctic, to large municipal wastewater treatment plants in areas subjected to greater anthropogenic pressure. In order to comprehensively analyse the impact of wastewater discharge on the receiving...
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Hydrodynamic cavitation based advanced oxidation processes: Studies on specific effects of inorganic acids on the degradation effectiveness of organic pollutants
PublicationThe use of cavitation in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to treat acidic effluents and process water has become a promising trend in the area of environmental protection. The pH value of effluents – often acidified using an inorganic acid, is one of the key parameters of optimization process. However, in the majority of cases the effect of kind of inorganic acid on the effectiveness of degradation is not studied. The present...
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The influence of sterilization with EnbioJet Microwave Flow Pasteurizer on composition and bioactivity of aronia and blue-berried honeysuckle juices
PublicationIn this study, fruit juices that are rich sources of anthocyanins, obtained from aronia (Am. chokeberry, Aronia melanocarpa) and blueberry honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea L. var. edulis) were used to examine the preservation of plant phytochemicals and bioactivity upon sterilization -either thermal, or with an EnbioJet microwave flow pasteurizer. The chemical properties verified included determinations of anthocyanins and other...
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Treated wasetewater as a source of humic substances in surface waters
PublicationHumic substances impose substantial effect on the aquatic environment as well as the water organisms and human health. Among other features, the humic acids determine organoleptic properties of surface waters. Therefore explanation of the origin and properties of humic acids in surface waters is one of the priorities of water technology.Recently it was pointed out that in the wastewater treatment process organic compounds characterized...
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Experimental and Quantum Chemical Evaluation of 8-Hydroxyquinoline as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Copper in 0.1 M HCl
PublicationThe corrosion inhibition properties of 8-hydroxyquinoline (8-HQ) in 0.1 M HCl for copper have been investigated by using experimental (electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS), and potentiodynamic polarization) and theoretical methods complemented by surface morphological examination with the aid of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron dispersive X-ray spectroscopy...