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Budesonide treatment of professional athletes and anti-doping testing- case studies
PublicationAccording to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List, glucocorticosteroids are prohibited in competition and only when administered by oral, intravenous, intramuscular or rectal routes. Up to now, in order to differentiate whether glucocorticosteroids were administered by one of the prohibited routes or not, a specific reporting limit for urinary concentrations of parent compounds and their metabolites was established...
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Quantification of unconjugated and total ibuprofen and its metabolites in equine urine samples by gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Application to the excretion study
PublicationIbuprofen (IBU) is a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in human and also veterinary medicine. NSAIDs are usually highly metabolized compounds in horses; they are often present in equine urine, mostly in their conjugated forms (glucuronides). Thus, hydrolysis to cleave the glucuronide linkage prior to anti-doping analysis is often necessary for improving detection. In this study, unconjugated and total IBU...
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Network oscillations modulate interictal epileptiform spike rate during human memory
PublicationEleven patients being evaluated with intracranial electroencephalography for medically resistant temporal lobe epilepsy participated in a visual recognition memory task. Interictal epileptiform spikes were manually marked and their rate of occurrence compared between baseline and three 2 s periods spanning a 6 s viewing period. During successful, but not unsuccessful, encoding of the images there was a significant reduction in...
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Closing the loop: Upcycling secondary waste materials into nanoarchitectured carbon composites for the electrochemical degradation of pharmaceuticals
PublicationIn this study, we demonstrated the application of electrochemical oxidation as a safer and cleaner technology for minimizing the impact of pharmaceuticals in wastewaters, simultaneously mediated by upcycled secondary waste materials (SWMs)-derived electrodes, to further reduce their environmental impact. The modularity, scalability, ease of operation and reliability make electrochemical oxidation an ideal process for the destruction...
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Assessment of baby disposable diapers application for urine collection and determination of phthalate metabolites
PublicationThe baby disposable diapers were investigated as a sampling material for urine collection and validated for the evaluation of the exposure of children to xenobiotics. Phthalate metabolites detected in urine samples were chosen as proof-of-concept analytes. For the determination of phthalate metabolites in children’s urine samples, high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) was used. Two...
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A rapid dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction of antimicrobial onion organosulfur compounds in animal feed coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
PublicationA rapid analytical procedure is proposed for determining two antimicrobial onion organosulfur compounds, propyl disulfide (PDS) and propyl propane thiosulfonate (PTSO), in animal feed. The use of PTSO as a natural ingredient in animal feed is allowed due to its antimicrobial activity against pathogenic organisms. Two analytical methodologies using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) are compared. After the extraction...
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Mass Spectrometric Identification of 13C-labeled Metabolites During anaerobic Propanoic Acid Oxidation
PublicationBiowaste digestion is a possibility to gain biogas as a renewable fuel source. However, the anaerobic food chain may be disrupted by, e.g., substrate overload or by inhibitors, leading to the accumulation of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), predominantly of propanoic acid (PA). VFA Accumulation may cause a rapid pH decrease, less biogas production, or even a total inhibition. To maintain high biogas productivity or to prevent a collapse...
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Golden artefacts, resin figurines, body adhesives and tomb sediments from the pre-Columbian burial site El Caño (Gran Coclé, Panamá): tracing organic contents using molecular archaeometry
PublicationThis research aimed to determine the origin of organic residues from funerary contexts in the El Ca~no settlement (Gran Cocl�e area, Panam�a, Central America) by means of multiple molecular probing techniques (GC-MS of organic solvent extracts and pyrolysis-GC-MS, THM-GC-MS and FTIR of solid samples). The samples include particles of precious resin figurines, fillings of golden objects, tomb sediments, plant exudates from extant...
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Thermal analysis of bis(tetraethylammonium) tetrachloroferrate(II)
PublicationBadano dekompozycję termiczną związków bis(tetraethylammonium) tetrachloroferrate(II). Stosowano następujące metody badawcze: TG-FTIR, TG-MS i DTA. Pomiary przeprowadzono w atmosferze obojętnej w zakresie temperatur od 293 K do 1073 K. Stałe produkty dekompozycji identyfikowano metodą spektroskopii w podczerwieni, spektroskopii Mössbauera oraz metodą dyfrakcji promieniowania rentgenowskiego. Przedyskutowano wpływ stopnia utlenienia...
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Application of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry preceded by solvent extraction to determine volatile fatty acids in wastewater of municipal, animal farm and ladfill origin
PublicationW ramach przeprowadzonych badań została opracowana metodyka oznaczania lotnych kwasów tłuszczowych (LKT) z próbek ścieków pochodzących z oczyszczalni ścieków komunalnych, farm zwierząt oraz ze składowiska odpadów organicznych, techniką ekstrakcji ciecz-ciecz (LLE) za pomocą eteru metylo-tert-butylowego (MTBE) jako ekstahenta. Dobrano optymalne warunki chromatograficznego rozdzielania i oznaczania LKT w próbkach środowiskowych,...
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Some advances in environmental analytics and monitoring
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wkład Katedry Chemii Analitycznej w rozwój analityki środowiskowej i monitoringu, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem analityki pozostałości leków w próbkach wodnych ( w układzie on-line i off-line), badań nad identyfikacją produktów degradacji organicznych zanieczyszczeń, analizy toksyn w wodach za pomocą techniki HPLC-DAD-MS, wykorzystania dozymetrii pasywnej do izolacji analitów z wody oraz jednoczesnego oznaczania...
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Radio Link Measurement Methodology for Location Service Applications
PublicationThe aim of this paper is the methodology of measurements executed in a radio link for the realization of radiolocation services in radiocommunication networks, particularly in cellular networks. The main results of the measurements obtained in the physical layer of the universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) are introduced. A new method for the utilization of the multipath propagation phenomenon to improve the estimation...
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A study on the protection of methionine and the reduction of methionine sulfoxide in methionine-containing analogues of the growth-modeling factor Gly-His-Lys
PublicationThe protection of methionine and the reduction of methionine sulfoxide in methionine-containing analogues of Gly-His-Lys are described. The peptides were synthesized by a solid-phase method using the standard Fmoc procedure. Simultaneous deprotection of the peptide side chain and liberation from the resin were achieved using an appropriate TFA cocktail. The TFA cocktail was selected to minimize oxidation of the methionine residue....
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Zastosowanie chromatografii gazowej w analityce technicznej do charakterystyki ksylenu technicznego na potrzeby rejestracji w systemie REACH
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono metodykę badań ksylenu technicznego w celu jego charakterystyki zgodnie z wymaganiami rejestracyjnych systemu REACH. W badaniach zastosowano technikę chromatografii gazowej z detektorem płomieniowo-jonizacyjnym (GC-FID) oraz w sprzężeniu ze spektrometrią mas (GC-MS) Chromatografia gazowa umożliwia wykonanie dwóch fundamentalnych oznaczeń tego typu mieszaniny – tzn. zbadania czystości mieszaniny oraz identyfikacji...
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Unveiling the Pool of Metallophores in Native Environments and Correlation with Their Potential Producers
PublicationFor many organisms, metallophores are essential biogenic ligands that ensure metal scavenging and acquisition from their environment. Their identification is challenging in highly organic matter rich environments like peatlands due to low solubilization and metal scarcity and high matrix complexity. In contrast to common approaches based on sample modification by spiking of metal isotope tags, we have developed a two-dimensional...
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Determination of antifreeze substances in the airport runoff waters by solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry method
PublicationA new method has been developed for the determination of antifreeze agents such as ethylene glycol (EG), propylene glycol (PG), and diethylene glycol (DEG) in the samples of airport runoff water. The method is based on headspace solid–phase microextraction (HS–SPME) of target analytes, which is coupled with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). Until now, there was a lack of appropriate methodology for collecting reliable...
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A fast and convenient method for analysis of collagen hydrolysis products Szybka i dogodna metoda analizy produktów hydrolizy kolagenu
PublicationPolypeptides produced by hydrolysis of collagen from minced animal hide and skin scraps were studied by mass spectrometry (MS) in conjunction with electrophoresis to det. their mol. mass. The degree of peptides ionisation was ca 50+. This allowed for observation of the large polypeptide chains with mass analyzers with a relatively low m/z range. The electrospray and atm. pressure photoionization techniques were used. The polypeptide...
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Capillary gas chromatography using a -cyclodextrin forenantiomeric separation of methylamphetamine, its precursors andchloro intermediates after optimization of the derivatization reaction
PublicationtThe enantiomeric ratio of methylamphetamine (MAMP) is closely related to the optical activity of precur-sors and reagents used for the synthesis and this knowledge can provide useful information concerningthe origins and synthetic methods used for illicit manufacture. The information can be utilized for reg-ulation of the precursors and investigation of the manufacturing sources but this requires analyticalprocedures to determine...
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Ultrasound-Assisted Solvent Extraction of a Porous Membrane Packed Sample for the Determination of Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines in the Replacement Liquids for E-Cigarettes
PublicationThe content of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) possessing carcinogenic properties has been an important area of research since replacement liquids were introduced for e-cigarettes. A method for determining N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN), 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), N′-nitrosoanatabine (NAT), and N′-nitrosoanabasine (NAB) in replacement liquids for electronic cigarettes was developed using liquid chromatography–tandem...
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Organic Acids and Polyphenols Determination in Polish Wines by Ultrasound-Assisted Solvent Extraction of Porous Membrane-Packed Liquid Samples
PublicationIn the near future, Poland is going to have more and more favorable conditions for viticulture. Organic acids and polyphenols are among the most commonly analyzed compounds due to their beneficial properties for human health and their importance in the winemaking process. In this work, a new technique involving ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of porous membrane-packed liquid samples (UASE-PMLS) was for the first time described...
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Multi-Technique Investigation of Grave Robes from 17th and 18th Century Crypts Using Combined Spectroscopic, Spectrometric Techniques, and New-Generation Sequencing
PublicationThe textile fragments of the funeral clothes found in the 17th and 18th century crypts were subjected to spectroscopic, spectrometric, and microbial investigation. The next-generation sequencing enabled DNA identification of microorganisms at the genus and in five cases to the species level. The soft hydrofluoric acid extraction method was optimized to isolate different classes of dyes from samples that had direct contact with...
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A Closed Bipolar Electrochemical Cell for the Interrogation of BDD Single Particles: Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation
PublicationA closed bipolar electrochemical cell containing two conductive boron-doped diamond (BDD) particles of size 250 – 350 m, produced by high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) synthesis, has been used to demonstrate the applicability of single BDD particles for electrochemical oxidative degradation of the dye, methylene blue (MB). The cell is fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing and the BDD particles are located at either...
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Nowe substancje psychoaktywne - nowe wyzwania analityczne
PublicationNowe substancje psychoaktywne stanowią poważny problem ekonomiczno-społeczny i zdrowotny ze względu na swoje właściwości psychoaktywne oraz uzależniające. Niejednokrotnie zdarza się, że właściwości fizykochemiczne oraz wpływ na organizm człowieka związków z grupy NPS nie są zbadane zanim trafią do nielegalnego obrotu. Wśród substancji należących do NPS wyróżnia się takie grupy chemiczne jak: syntetyczne kannabinoidy, katynony,...
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Carbon nanowalls: A new versatile graphene based interface for laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry detection of small compounds in real samples.
PublicationCarbon nanowalls, vertically aligned graphene nanosheets, attract attention owing to their tunable band-gap, high conductivity, high mechanical robustness, high optical absorbance and other remarkable properties. In this paper, we report for the first time, the use of hydrophobic boron-doped carbon nanowalls (CNWs) for laser desorption/ionization of small compounds and their subsequent detection by mass spectrometry (LDI-MS). The...
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Convenient identification of desulfoglucosinolates on the basis of mass spectra obtained during liquid chromatography-diode array-electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry analysis: Method verification for sprouts of different Brassicaceae species extracts
PublicationOver the past decade, glucosinolates (GLs) present in different tissues of Brassicaceae and their breakdown products, especially isothiocyanates formed after myrosinase catalyzed hydrolysis, have been regarded as not only environment friendly biopesticides for controlling soilborne pathogens, but most importantly as promising anticarcinogenic compounds. For these reasons, the identification and quantitative determination of the...
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Red Kale (Brassica oleracea L. ssp. acephala L. var. sabellica) Induces Apoptosis in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells In Vitro
PublicationThis article presents the results of studies investigating the effect of red kale (Brassica oleracea L. ssp. acephala L. var. sabellica) extract on cancer cells (HT-29). The cytotoxicity of the red kale extract was assessed using MTT and LDH assays, while qRT-PCR was employed to analyze the expression of genes associated with the p53 signaling pathway to elucidate the effect of the extract on cancer cells. Furthermore, HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS...
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Theoretical and experimental analysis of guided wave propagation in plate-like structures with sinusoidal thickness variations
PublicationGuided waves have attracted significant attention for non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) due to their ability to travel relatively long distances without significant energy loss combined with their sensitivity to even small defects. Therefore, they are commonly used in damage detection and localization applications. The main idea of incorporating guided waves in NDT and SHM is based on processing...
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Composition and antimicrobial activity of fatty acids detected in the hygroscopic secretion collected from the secretory setae of larvae of the biting midge Forcipomyia nigra (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)
PublicationThe hygroscopic secretion produced by the secretory setae of terrestrial larvae of the biting midge Forcipomyia nigra (Winnertz) was analysed using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The viscous secretion is stored at the top of each seta and absorbs water from moist air. GC-MS analyses (four independent tests) showed that the secretion contained 12 free fatty acids, the most abundant of which were oleic...
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Analytical methods for exhaustive characterization of Brassica plants and dietary products based on them
PublicationGlucosinolates (GLs), and particularly two classes of their degradation products - isothiocyanates (ITC) and indoles - released upon myrosinase catalyzed hydrolysis, belong to the most promising chemopreventive dietary components. Despite their wide use in plant research, studies on chemopreventive mechanisms and industrial utilization in the production of e.g. dietary supplements, the methods of reliable characterization of myrosinase-GLs...
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Ocena narzędzi wspomagających zarządzanie przedsięwzięciami informatycznymi na przykładzie IBM Rational Method Composer
PublicationRozdział przedstawia zalety i wady oprogramowania wspomagającego zarządzanie przedsięwzięciami informatycznymi. Skupia się na ocenie technologii informatycznej spopularyzowanej na rynku przez firmę IBM jako Rational Method Composer. W rozdziale zostały zaproponowane kryteria oceny z punktu widzenia menedżera zarządzającego przedsięwzięciem oraz oceny w zależności od stopnia spełnienia tego kryterium. Ponadto przeprowadzona została...
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The analysis of raw spirits – a review of methodology
PublicationAgricultural distillates (raw spirits) are alc oholic l iquids obtained thro ugh dis till ation (preceded by alcoholic ferm entation)of specific agricultural products that do not have the properties of ethyl alcohol or a spirit, but still retain th e aroma andtaste of the raw ingredients used. This review is a brief overview of agricultural distillates and of some methods commonlyused (GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-O, electronic nose) for...
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An attempt to identify volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds present in the Odra river waters.
PublicationCelem pracy była identyfikacja związków z grup lotnych i średniolotnych związkó organicznych. W badaniach wykorzystano technikę Pt-TD-GC-MS. Komputerowa analiza widm masowych wykazała obecność wielu związków organicznych pochodxenia naturalnego i antropogenicznego. W powłokach wód pobranych w okolicy Brzegu Dolnego oznaczono stężenia związków chloroorganicznych na poziomie pojedynczych prób. Nieco wyższe spektrum związków chloroorganicznych,...
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Simultaneous grouping and ranking with combination of SOM and TOPSIS for selection of preferable analytical procedure for furan determination in food
PublicationNovel methodology for grouping and ranking with application of self-organizing maps and multicriteria decision analysis is presented. The dataset consists of 22 objects that are analytical procedures applied to furan determination in food samples. They are described by 10 variables, referred to their analytical performance, environmental and economic aspects. Multivariate statistics analysis allows to limit the amount of input...
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Uproszone modelowanie sieci dystrybucyjnej na potrzeby analiz przyłączeniowych
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono rozważania na temat sposobu modelowania sieci średniego (SN) i niskiego (nn) napięcia na potrzeby wykonywania analiz przyłączeniowych przez operatorów sieci dystrybucyjnej. Przeprowadzono dyskusję na temat możliwych do wykonania uproszczeń w modelowaniu sieci, które są do zaakceptowania z punktu widzenia uzyskiwanego wyniku końcowego. Głównym elementem wymuszającym uproszenia w modelowaniu jest środowisko...
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Uproszczone modelowanie sieci dystrybucyjnej na potrzeby analiz przyłączeniowych
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono rozważania na temat sposobu modelowania sieci średniego (SN) i niskiego (nn) napięcia na potrzeby wykonywania analiz przyłączeniowych przez operatorów sieci dystrybucyjnej. Przeprowadzono dyskusję na temat możliwych do wykonania uproszczeń w modelowaniu sieci, które są do zaakceptowania z punktu widzenia uzyskiwanego wyniku końcowego. Głównym elementem wymuszającym uproszenia w modelowaniu jest środowisko...
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Lower rim substituted tert-butylcalix[4]arenes (II). Complexing ability of5,11,17,23-tetra-tert-butyl-25,26,27,28-tetrakis-O-(piperidinylcarbonyl)me- thylenecalix[4]arene. The crystal structures of the ligand and its sodium complex
PublicationSyntezowano kompleksy wymienionego w tytule liganda z chlorkiem sodu i azotanami itru(III), lantanu(III), samaru(III) i gadolinu(III) w reakcji liganda i odpowiedniej soli, które charakteryzowano za pomocą widm IR, UV-vis,1H NMR, FAB-MS, a także za pomocą analizy elementarnej. W reakcji wymiany z kompleksu z sodem otrzymywano kompleksy z lantanowcami. Określono strukturę krystaliczną wolnego liganda i jego kompleksu z sodem za...
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Wykorzystanie testu TOXALERT do oceny stanu wód powierzchniowych wokół zakładu przemysłowego. Application of the TOXALERT test to the evaluation of the state of surface waters arround an industrial plant
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania, których celem była próba oceny wpływu działalności gospodarczej prowadzonej przez zakład przerobu ropy naftowej na elektryczność wód powierzchniowych wokół zakładu. Badano także skuteczność procesu oczyszczania ścieków, powstających w związku z tą działalnością w przyzakładowej oczyszczalni. Toksyczność pobranych próbek wód oznaczano za pomocą testu bakteryjnego z zastosowaniem organizmów Vibrio fischeri....
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Diagnostyka i identyfikacja procesu przy użyciu AdMS-PCA
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy diagnostyki i identyfikacji procesu przy użyciu adaptacyjnego, wieloskalowego rozszerzenia PCA - Adaptive Multiscale Principal Component Analysis (AdMS-PCA). Przeprowadzona została analiza własności AdMS-PCA istotnych dla diagnostyki i identyfikacji. Zauważono wadę części adaptacyjnej metody, która ogranicza jej praktyczne zastosowanie. Zaproponowano modyfikację poprzez wprowadzenie algorytmu nadzorującego adaptację....
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Pogłosowości wnętrza sakralnego na przykładzie kościoła pw. Niepokalanego Serca Maryji w Gdyni
PublicationWalory słuchowe stanowią obok walorów wizualnych istotny element w postrzeganiu przestrzeni sakralnej. Dlatego dobrze zaprojektowana akustyka wnętrza (lub chociażby uniknięcie podstawowych błędów akustycznych) jest na równi ważna z projektem architektonicznym. Zasadniczym kryterium w ocenie własności akustycznych wnętrz jest jego pogłosowość. W niniejszym referacie przedstawiono analizę i ocenę pogłosowośći wnętrza kościoła przeprowadzoną...
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Występowanie surfaktantów w próbkach środowiskowych
PublicationOd czasu wytworzenia pierwszego syntetycznego surfaktantu naukowcy wprowadzali wiele zmian w ich składzie, które miały na celu poprawę działania preparatów oraz zmniejszanie ich negatywnego oddziaływania na poszczególne elementy środowiska. Obecnie surfaktanty stosowane są zarówno jako środki piorące, myjące, czyszczące (chemia gospodarcza, kosmetyki) oraz w przemyśle spożywczym,włókienniczym, metalurgicznym, rafineryjnym, petrochemicznym,...
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Nowe metodyki oznaczania dodatków do paliw z zastosowaniem rozdzielenia wielopomiarowego = New procedures for fuel additives determination by multidimensional separation systems
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań nad opracowaniem metodyki oznaczania wybranych dodatków "myjących" w paliwie diesla. Porównano metodyki jednoetapowe z wykorzystaniem chromatografii gazowej z detektorem płomieniowo-jonizacyjnym (GC-FID) lub spektrometrem mas (GC-MS) oraz wysokosprawnej chromatografii cieczowej z detektorem UV z matrycą fotodiodową (HPLC-UV-DAD), z metodykami dwuetapowymi, w których do wstępnej izolacji składników...
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Application of gas chromatography,mass spectrometry and olfactometry for quality assessment of selected food products = Zastosowanie chromatografii gazowej, spektrometrii mas i olfaktometrii w ocenie jakości wybranych produktów spożywczych
PublicationStosując mikroekstrakcję do fazy stacjonarnej z fazy nadpowierzchniowej jako metodę przygotowania próbek i chromatografię gazową (GC) ze spektrometrią mas (MS) i olfaktometrią (O) jako metodę oznaczeń końcowych oznaczono lotne związki w spirytusach i miodach. Identyfikację przeprowadzono przez porównanie widm masowych z widmami z biblioteki NIST. Dodatkowo, wykrywane przez panel oceniający związki zapachowe rejestrowano w formie...
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Singlet oxygen in the removal of organic pollutants: An updated review on the degradation pathways based on mass spectrometry and DFT calculations
PublicationThe degradation of pollutants by a non-radical pathway involving singlet oxygen (1O2) is highly relevant in advanced oxidation processes. Photosensitizers, modified photocatalysts, and activated persulfates can generate highly selective 1O2 in the medium. The selective reaction of 1O2 with organic pollutants results in the evolution of different intermediate products. While these products can be identified using mass spectrometry...
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Engineering boron and nitrogen codoped carbon nanoarchitectures to tailor molecularly imprinted polymers for PFOS determination
PublicationPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained significant attention as emerging contaminants due to their persistence, abundance, and adverse health effects. Consequently, the urgent need for ubiquitous and effective sensors capable of detecting and quantifying PFAS in complex environmental samples has become a priority. In this study, we present the development of an ultrasensitive molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)...
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Comparison of hydrophilic interaction and reversed phase liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of eight artificial sweeteners and common steviol glycosides in popular beverages
PublicationHydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) was used to separate artificial and natural sweeteners approved for use in European Union (EU). Among three tested HILIC columns (BlueOrchid PAL-HILIC, Ascentis Express Si and Acclaim™ Trinity™ P2) the last one was selected for the development of HILIC method due to the best results obtained with it. Early eluting and coeluting compounds...
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In vivoevaluation of the CB1allosteric modulator LDK1258 reveals CB1-receptor independent behavioral effects
PublicationIn the present study, we examined whether LDK1258, which produces strong CB1receptor allosteric effects ininvitroassays, would elicitin vivoeffects consistent with allosteric activity. In initial studies, LDK1258 reducedfood consumption and elicited delayed antinociceptive effects in the chronic constrictive injury of the sciaticnerve (CCI) model of neuropathic pain, which unexpectedly emerged 4 h post-injection. UPLC-MS/MS analysisquantified...
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Fast, sensitive and reliable multi-residue method for routine determination of 34 pesticides from various chemical groups in water samples by using dispersive liquid – liquid microextraction coupled with gas chromatography – mass spectrometry
PublicationA simple and efficient dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique (DLLME) was developed by using a mixture of two solvents: 40 μL of tetrachlorethylene (extraction solvent) and 1.0 mL of methanol (disperser solvent), which was rapidly injected with a syringe into 10mL ofwater sample. Some important parameters affecting the extraction efficiency, such as type and volume of solvents, water sample volume, extraction time,...
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Blood concentrations of a new psychoactive substance 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC) determined in 15 forensic cases
PublicationPurpose: The 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC) is a synthetic derivative of cathinone and belongs to new psychoactive substances. Neither data on the effects of 4-CMC on the human body, nor on nontoxic, toxic and lethal concentrations in biological materials have been published in the literature. This paper describes the results of an analysis of the blood concentrations of 4-CMC determined in 15 forensic cases related to nonfatal...
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New approach for e-cigarette aerosol collection by an original automatic aerosol generator utilizing melt-blown non-woven fabric
PublicationCurrently, there is lack of standardized conditions for the collection and analysis of e-cigarette (EC) aerosol. Considering the urgent need for the development of these guidelines, a procedure for EC aerosol analysis was developed. A novel automatic e-cigarette aerosol generator was designed. For the first time, melt-blown non-woven fabric was applied for the effective uptake of compounds released from vaporized e-liquid. The...
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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...