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Studying the governing factors on the photo(electro)catalytic activity of surface-modified photocatalysts under visible light illumination
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Visible light-induced photocatalytic reaction of gold-modified titanium(IV) oxide particles: action spectrum analysis
PublicationAnalizy spektrum działania wykazały, ze wzbudzenie powierzchniowego plazmonu złota inicjuje utlenianie 2-propanolu w świetle widzialnym w napowietrzonej zawiesinie tlenku(IV) tytanu zmodyfikowanego zlotem. Badania przeprowadzone z użyciem światła polichromatycznego wykazały, ze szybkość reakcji foto-utleniania zależy od właściwości tlenku(IV) tytanu, takich jak rozmiar ziaren, pola powierzchni właściwej, formy krystalicznej (anataz...
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TiO2 Modified with Organic Acids for the Decomposition of Chlorfenvinphos under the Influence of Visible Light: Activity, Performance, Adsorption, and Kinetics
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An examination of the effect of ethanol–gasoline blends' physicochemical properties on emissions from a light-duty spark ignition engine
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The Impact of Fuel Ethanol Content on Particulate Emissions from Light-Duty Vehicles Featuring Spark Ignition Engines
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The Effect of Various Petrol-Ethanol Blends on Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Consumption of an Unmodified Light-Duty SI Vehicle
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Development of Staphylococcus aureus tolerance to antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation and antimicrobial blue light upon sub-lethal treatment
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Sustainable Development and Motivation Opportunities from the Perspective of Women in the Polish Science Sector in the Light of Statistical Data and Surveys
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Electronic Circular Dichroism Imaging (ECD i ) Casts a New Light on the Origin of Solid‐State Chiroptical Properties
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The role of adsorption in decomposition of dyes on TiO2 and N-modified TiO2 photocatalysts under UV and visible light irradiations
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The Effectiveness of Catching Cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Noctuinae) (= Agrotinae) in Pheromone Traps and Light Traps, for Short-Term Forecasting
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Fabrication and characterization of a TiBs@MCN cable-like photocatalyst with high photocatalytic performance under visible light irradiation
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Apatite-coated Ag/AgBr/TiO2 nanocomposites: Insights into the antimicrobial mechanism in the dark and under visible-light irradiation
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High-electric-field quantum yield roll-off in efficient europium chelates-based light-emitting diodes
PublicationSkonstruowano dwuwarstwowe organiczne diody EL, w których warstwa transportująca dziury była domieszkowana organicznymi kompleksami europu. Maksymalna kwantowa wydajność świecenia takich diod osiągała w polu elektrycznym 1MV/cm wartość 5% foton/elektron. Wysokopolowy spadek kwantowej wydajności świecenia zinterpretowano na gruncie modelu Onsagera dysocjacji stanów emitujących.
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Synthesis of highly crystalline photocatalysts based on TiO2 and ZnO for the degradation of organic impurities under visible-light irradiation
PublicationA TiO2–ZnO binary oxide system (with molar ratio TiO2:ZnO = 8:2) was synthesized by a hydrothermal method, assisted by calcination at temperatures of 500, 600 and 700 °C, using zinc citrate as the precursor of ZnO. The morphology (SEM, TEM), crystalline structure (XRD, Raman spectroscopy), diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS), chemical surface composition (EDXRF), porous structure parameters (low-temperature N2 sorption) and characteristic...
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The bismuth vanadate thin layers modified by cobalt hexacyanocobaltate as visible-light active photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water oxidation
PublicationBismuth vanadate thin films deposited using the pulsed laser deposition technique were modified using cobalt hexacyanocobaltate (Cohcc). The 2-step method of Cohcc nanocubes preparation was applied: i) metallic cobalt deposition and ii) cobalt electrooxidation in Co(CN)63− containing electrolyte. The presence of CN stretching vibrations was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. The energy band gap was equal to 2.5 eV and was estimated...
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Does the low optical band gap of yellow Bi3YO6 guarantee the photocatalytical activity under visible light illumination?
PublicationBi3YO6, which is known as an ionic conductor, was tested here as an electrode and photoanode in contact with aqueous electrolytes. Bi3YO6 was deposited onto the Pt substrate and the such prepared electrode was polarized in various aqueous electrolytes. The optical energy band gap of the material equal to 1.89 eV was determined using the Kubelka-Munk function resulting from the UV-Vis spectrum (allowed indirect transition) and also...
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Surface properties and visible light activity of W-TiO2 photocatalysts prepared by surface impregnation and sol-gel method
PublicationTiO2 modyfikowany wolframem otrzymano dwiema metodami: metodą zol-żel oraz metodą impregnacji powierzchniowej. Fotokatalizatory kalcynowano w temperaturze 400C. Jako matrycę TiO2 zastosowano ST-01 (Ishihara Sangyo, Japonia, 300m2/g). jako prekursory wolframu zastosowano tlenek wolframu oraz heksakarbonylek wolframu. Badania obejmowały wpływ ilości domieszki na aktywność fotokatalityczną. Charakterystyka otrzymanych fotokatalizatorów...
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Bunker demolition located in a conservation protection zone in the light of technical, national defense, functional-utility and economic conditions
PublicationThe paper presents a description of the technical condition of the Bunker building located at the port quay, which has been out of use for several decades. The direct reason for the cessation of exploitation was the deletion of Bunker from the Civil Defense records. The paper contains a detailed analysis of the Bunker's technical condition, also taking into account the national defense, functional and utility aspects and the issues...
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Fluctuation enhanced gas sensing with WO3-based nanoparticle gas sensors modulated by UV light at selected wavelengths
PublicationThe sensitivity and selectivity of WO3-based gas sensors can be enhanced by UV-irradiation-induced modulation, especially if different wavelengths are employed. We used fluctuation-enhanced gas sensing, based on measurements of resistance fluctuations in the gas sensor, to study the effects of such modulation on the noise intensity for ambient atmospheres of synthetic air without and with additions of small amounts of ethanol,...
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Dynamic Route Discovery Using Modified Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm in Wireless Ad-Hoc Visible Light Communication Network
PublicationIn recent times, visible light communication is an emerging technology that supports high speed data communication for wireless communication systems. However, the performance of the visible light communication system is impaired by inter symbol interference, the time dispersive nature of the channel, and nonlinear features of the light emitting diode that significantly reduces the bit error rate performance. To address these problems,...
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Novel Vision Monitoring Method Based on Multi Light Points for Space-Time Analysis of Overhead Contact Line Displacements
PublicationThe article presents an innovative vision monitoring method of overhead contact line (OCL) displacement, which utilizes a set of LED light points installed along it. A light point is an, LED fed from a battery. Displacements of the LED points, recorded by a camera, are interpreted as a change of OCL shape in time and space. The vision system comprises a camera, properly situated with respect to the OCL, which is capable of capturing...
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The effect of PEDOT morphology on hexavalent chromium reduction over 2D TiO2/PEDOT photocatalyst under UV–vis light
PublicationThe present study represents an approach to apply organic-inorganic hybrid materials for photocatalytic removal of heavy metals from the aqueous environment. The photocatalytic activity of the semiconductor modified with the conjugated polymer may depends on the conjugated polymer type, its amount and morphology. Therefore, in the present study the effect of poly (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) morphology on adsorption and photoreduction...
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New LED photoreactor with modulated UV–vis light source for efficient degradation of toluene over WO3/TiO2 photocatalyst
PublicationThe efficiencies of prepared WO3/TiO2 photocatalysts with varying amounts of WO3 were evaluated for gas-phase photocatalytic degradation of toluene. The obtained results revealed that the best photocatalytic properties were characteristic for samples calcined at 500ºC, which can be associated with high crystalline phase content (> 97%) and favourable BET surface area. The photocatalytic degradation tests were performed in two photoreactors...
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Obtaining of coumarone-indene resins based on light fraction of coal tar 2. Coumarone-indene resins with epoxy groups
PublicationCoumarone-indene resins (CIR) with carboxy groups were synthesized via cooligomerization of unsaturated compounds presented in light fraction of coal tar and its fraction boiling out within 423–463 K with the addition of such industrial monomers as styrene, maleic anhydride, glycidyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid. 2,2`-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile) in the form of 0.2 M solution in toluene was used as an initiator. The effect...
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Rapid determination of multiple aminoglycoside antibiotics in veterinary formulations by ion-pair chromatography coupled with evaporative light scattering detection
PublicationA fast and simple method for simultaneous determination of eight aminoglycoside antibiotics using ion-pairing liquid chromatography (IPLC) coupled with evaporative light scattering detection (ELSD) has been developed and validated. Separation of amikacin, apramycin, gentamicin (as a sum of gentamicin C1, C2 and C1A), kanamycin A, neomycin B, paromomycin, streptomycin and tobramycin was achieved using C18 column with H2O and MeOH/acetone,...
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OBTAINING OF COUMARONE-INDENE RESINS BASED ON LIGHT FRACTION OF COAL TAR 3. COUMARONE-INDENE RESINS WITH METHACRYLIC FRAGMENTS
PublicationThe method for obtaining coumarone-indene resins with methacrylic fragments (CIRM) was developed with the addition of methyl ethacrylate, using a light fraction of coal tar and its fraction boiling within 423–463 К. CIRM was obtained via radical cooligomerization using 2,2'-azobis (2-methyl-propionitrile) as the initiator. The effect of the initiator amount, temperature and reaction time on the yield, softening temperature and...
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Application of low-cost Gallium Arsenide light-emitting-diodes as kerma dosemeter and fluence monitor for high-energy neutrons
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Chemical Control of SrLi(Al1–xGax)3N4:Eu2+ Red Phosphors at Extreme Conditions for Application in Light-Emitting Diodes
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Surface Site Modulations by Conjugated Organic Molecules To Enhance Visible Light Activity of ZnO Nanostructures in Photocatalytic Water Splitting
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Influence of pH of sol-gel solution on phase composition and photocatalytic activity of TiO 2 under UV and visible light
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Requirements and Effects of Surface Drip Irrigation of Mid-Early Potato Cultivar Courage on a Very Light Soil in Central Poland
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Exciton quenching in emitter blends for organic light emitting devices probed by electric field-dependent time-resolved luminescence
PublicationW pracy badano mechanizm wygaszania ekscytonów w układzie dwuamina TPD:organiczny kompleks Eu:matryca TPD przez pomiar zaniku fotoluminescencji w zewnętrznym polu elektrycznym.
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Photocatalytic activity of boron-modified TiO2 under visible light: The effect of boron content, calcination temperature and TiO2 matrix
PublicationPrzedstawiono wpływ temperatury kalcynacji (200, 300, 350, 400, 450 oraz 600oC) na fotoaktywność w świetle widzialnym (l> 400 nm) oraz właściwości powierzchniowe TiO2 modyfikowanego borem. B-TiO2 został przygotowany metodą impregnacji powierzchniowej. Jako prekursor bory wykorzystano ester trietylowy kwasu borowego (BATE). Charakterystyka otrzymywanych fotokatalizatorów obejmowała wyznaczenie powierzchni właściwej, właściwości...
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Chassis Dynamometer Testing of Ammonia Emissions from Light-Duty SI Vehicles in the Context of Emissions of Reactive Nitrogen Compounds
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The Effect of Pure RME and Biodiesel Blends with High RME Content on Exhaust Emissions from a Light Duty Diesel Engine
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A Study of RME-Based Biodiesel Blend Influence on Performance, Reliability and Emissions from Modern Light-Duty Diesel Engines
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Patient in the otolaryngology office in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic in the light of current recommendations, legal regulations and authors’ own experience
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Determination of Nine Intense Sweeteners in Foodstuffs by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Evaporative Light-Scattering Detection: Interlaboratory Study
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań międzylaboratoryjnych, opracowanej wcześniej metody jednoczesnego oznaczania dziewięciu słodzików o wysokiej mocy w produktach żywnościowych. W badaniach wzięło udział siedem laboratoriów (Belgia, Niemcy, Portugalia). W rezultacie dowiedziono, iż opracowana metoda umożliwia uzyskanie dokładnych, powtarzalnych i odtwarzalnych wyników analiz dla wszystkich badanych słodzików i typów żywności.
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Promotion of Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution under Visible Light with NiO/C Fabricated via a Super Facile and General Strategy
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Protein transphosphorylation during the mutual interaction between phytochrome a and a nuclear isoform of nucleoside diphosphate kinase is regulated by red light
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Indicators of recent geodynamic activity in the Książ Castle area (Świebodzice Unit, Sudetes) in the light of structural analysis and geodetic measurements
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Highly efficient organic electrophosphorescent light-emitting diodes with a reduced quantum efficiency roll off at large current densities.
PublicationW pracy opisano diody elektrofosforescencyjne zbudowane na bazie organicznych komplesów platyny PtOEP oraz Pt(thpy)2. Pokazano, ze mechanizmem ograniczjącym wydajność świecenia tych diod w zakresiedużych prądów elektycznych jest elektrycznopolowa dysocjacja ekscytonutrypletowego z transferem dziury na molekułę TPD.
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The awareness of the profession and the self-reflection of the primary, secondary and upper secondary school teachers on their own practice in the light of empirical studies
PublicationThe article presents the issue of awareness of the profession and the self-reflection of the primary, secondary and upper secondary school teachers’ on their own practice. The text refers to data based on empirical studies.
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Obtaining of coumarone-indene resins based on light fraction of coal tar.1. Coumarone-indene resins with carboxy groups
PublicationCoumarone-indene resins (CIR) with carboxy groups were synthesized via cooligomerization of unsaturated compounds presented in ligh fraction of coal tar and its fraction boiling out within 423-463 K with the addition of such industrial monomers as styrene, maleic anhydride, glycidyl methacrlate and methacryclic acid. 2,2-azobs 92-methylpropionitrile) in the form of 0,2 M solution in toluene was used as an initiator. The effect...
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Knowledge sharing and knowledge hiding in light of the mistakes acceptance component of learning culture- knowledge culture and human capital implications
PublicationPurpose: This study examines the micromechanisms of how knowledge culture fosters human capital development. Method: An empirical model was developed using the structural equation modeling method (SEM) based on a sample of 321 Polish knowledge workers employed in different industries. Findings: This study provides direct empirical evidence that tacit knowledge sharing supports human capital, whereas tacit knowledge hiding does...
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O (bez)skuteczności prawa polskiego wobec antropogenicznych zanieczyszczeń światłem sztucznym (ang. man-made light pollution)
PublicationPrzepisy obowiązującego prawa polskiego nie przewidują skutecznej regulacji w zakresie przeciwdziałania antropogenicznym zanieczyszczeniom światła sztucznego. Określone zjawisko nie jest kwalifikowane do „zanieczyszczeń”, o których mowa w ustawie - Prawo ochrony środowiska, zaś „emisja sztucznego światła” nie mieści się w pojęciu „emisji” uregulowanym w tej ustawie. Zważywszy na negatywne skutki zanieczyszczeń światłem sztucznym...
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Design and Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of TiO2-Lanthanides Systems and Evaluation of Photocatalytic Activity under UV-LED Light Irradiation
PublicationThe TiO2-Eu and TiO2-La systems were successfully synthesized using the microwave method. Based on the results of X-ray diffraction analysis, it was found that regardless of the analyzed systems, two crystal structures were noted for the obtained samples: anatase and rutile. The analysis, such as XPS and EDS, proved that the doped lanthanum and europium nano-particles are present only on the TiO2 surface without disturbing the...
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White light thermoplasmonic activated gold nanorod arrays enable the photo-thermal disinfection of medical tools from bacterial contamination
PublicationThe outspread of bacterial pathogens causing severe infections and spreading rapidly, especially among hospitalized patients, is worrying and represents a global public health issue. Current disinfection techniques are becoming insufficient to counteract the spread of these pathogens because they carry multiple antibiotic-resistance genes. For this reason, a constant need exists for new technological solutions that rely on physical...
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Combined chemoresistive and in situ FTIR spectroscopy study of nanoporous NiO films for light-activated nitrogen dioxide and acetone gas sensing
PublicationThe chemoresistive sensor response of nanoporous NiO films prepared by advanced gas deposition was investigated by combined resistivity and in situ FTIR spectroscopy, with and without simultaneous light illumination, to detect NO2 and acetone gases. The sensitivity towards NO2 increased dramatically under UV irradiation employing 275 nm light. Improved sensitivity was observed at an elevated temperature of 150 °C. In situ FTIR...