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Nonlinear properties of the Gotland Deep – Baltic Sea
PublicationThe properties of the nonlinear phenomenon in water, including sea water, have been well known for many decades. The feature of the non homogeneous distribution of the speed of sound along the depth of the sea is very interesting from the physical and technical point of view. It is important especially in the observation of underwater area by means of acoustical method ( Grelowska et al ., 2013; 2014). The observation of the underwater...
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Properties of Composite Oxide Layers on The Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy
PublicationThe development of composite oxide layers on the Ti13Nb13Zr alloy, their structure and properties have been demonstrated. Two subsequent methods were applied to prepare the composite layers. During the first stage gas oxidation produced a solid oxide layer, and subsequently oxide nanotubes were produced by using an electrochemical method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), chemical analysis, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy...
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Modelling of the viscoelastic properties of the technical fabric VALMEX
PublicationThe analysis of the Burgers model used for the constitutive description of the technical fabric VALMEX vis-coelastic behavior is presented. It has revealed that the correctness of the identification depends strongly on the level of the immediate strain taken for calculations. Moreover, it has been proven that the Burgers model can be used for modelling of the viscoelastic properties of the polyester reinforced PVC coated VALMEX...
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SOME CONVERGENCE PROPERTIES OF THE SUM OF GAUSSIAN FUNCTIONALS
PublicationIn the paper, some aspects of the convergence of series of dependent Gaussian sequences problem are solved. The necessary and sufficient conditions for the convergence of series of centered dependent indicators are obtained. Some strong convergence results for weighted sums of Gaussian functionals are discussed.
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Measurements of fundamental properties of homogeneous tissue phantoms
PublicationWe present the optical measurement techniques used in human skin phantom studies. Their accuracy and the sources of errors in microscopic parameters’ estimation of the produced phantoms are described. We have produced optical phantoms for the purpose of simulating human skin tissue at the wavelength of 930 nm. Optical coherence tomography was used to measure the thickness and surface roughness and to detect the internal inhomogeneities....
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Symmetrical power line conditioner - basic properties
PublicationIn this paper the basis of analytical modelling of the UPQC arrangements (Unified Power Quality Conditioner) in d-q rotating coordinates, as well as select results of investigations conducted on the simplified small power laboratory model, were talked over. In short form power balance as well as fundamental dependences and analytical model with regard of decoupling circuits, were investigated. Applied method for DC link capacitance...
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A Stand for Measurement and Prediction of Scattering Properties of Diffusers
PublicationIn this paper we present a set of solutions which may be used for prototyping and simulation of acoustic scattering devices. A system proposed is capable of measuring sound field. Also a way to use an open source solution for simulation of scattering phenomena occurring in proximity of acoustic diffusers is shown. The result of our work are measurement procedure and a prototype of the simulation script based on FEniCS - an open source...
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Analysis of Properties of an Active Linear Gesture Sensor
PublicationBasic gesture sensors can play a significant role as input units in mobile smart devices. However, they have to handle a wide variety of gestures while preserving the advantages of basic sensors. In this paper a user-determined approach to the design of a sparse optical gesture sensor is proposed. The statistical research on a study group of individuals includes the measurement of user-related parameters like the speed of a performed...
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Solubilization of keratins and functional properties of their isolates and hydrolysates
PublicationThe keratinous wastes of the textile industry and poultry slaughterhouses may be used as sources of soluble keratins or hydrolysates. This review presents methods for processing raw keratin-based materials into bioproducts with functional and bioactive properties suitable for biomedical, cosmetic, food, and agricultural applications. Soluble keratin can be obtained by thermal treatment in some organic solvents, reduction, or oxidation...
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Nanoconfined Ionic Liquids. Properties and analytical applications
PublicationThe synergistic combination of ionic liquids (ILs) and solid‐like matrices involves a powerful coupling towards the development of new sustainable analytical methodologies. Here we survey the literature regarding such ionic liquid‐based hybrid materials, including a database on relevant physicochemical properties of ionic liquids confined in a solid network. Furthermore, this chapter presents the strategies implemented to combine...
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Properties of LiMnBO3 glasses and nanostructured glass-ceramics
PublicationPolycrystalline LiMnBO3 is a promising cathode material for Li-ion batteries. In this work, we investigated the thermal, structural and electrical properties of glassy and nanocrystallized materials having the same chemical composition. The original glass was obtained via a standard melt-quenching method. SEM and 7Li solid-state NMR indicate that it contains a mixture of two distinct glassy phases. The results suggest that the...
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Electric and magnetic properties of Lanthanum Barium Cobaltite
PublicationThe cubic Ba0.5La0.5CoO3‐δ was synthesized using solid state reaction. The structural properties were determined by the simultaneous refinement of Synchrotron Powder X‐ray Diffraction and Neutron Powder Diffraction data. Iodometric titration was used to examine the oxygen stoichiometry and average cobalt oxidation state. Low‐temperature magnetic studies show soft ferromagnetic character of fully oxidized material, with θP = 198(3)...
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Microstructure and electrical properties of manganese borosilicate glasses
PublicationThe structure, optical and electrical properties of manganese borosilicate glasses of the composition xMnO–(80 − x)SiO 2 –20B 2 O 3 (x = 40, 50, and 60 mol%) were investigated. The dependence of the glass structure on its composition was discussed and related to electrical properties. A separation of two amorphous phases was observed. It was suggested that one phase is MnO-rich and the other is SiO 2 -rich. It was found that...
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The lanthanide influence on selected properties of BaLnCo2O6-δ
PublicationThe subject of research of this dissertation are cobalt oxides with a double perovskite structure with a general formula BaLnCo2O6-δ, where Ln stands for La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy. The aim of the study was to verify the ability of these materials to form the protonic defects, as well as to identify the factors determining this ability. As part of the work, materials from the proposed group were synthesised and characterized. To...
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New chromogenic azothiacrown ethers - synthesis and properties
PublicationOtrzymano nowe chromogeniczne chromojonofory z atomami siarki i dwiema grupami azowymi w makrocyklu. Związki te zastosowano w membranowych elektrodach jonoselektywnych i badano właściwości elektrod w stosunku do jonów metali alkalicznych i przejściowych. Kompleksowanie azotiakoron z jonami metali badano też w układzie dioksan-woda (1:1) metodami spektroskopowymi. Oznaczono stałe trwałości kompleksów miedzi i srebra. W przeciwieństwie...
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Impedance measurements of coating properties on bridge structures
PublicationPomiary impedancyjne pozwalają na prostą ocenę właściwości ochronnych powłok ochronnych i wykładzin. Pomiary stosuje się w celu porównania powłok, monitorowania ich właściwości i oceny mechanizmu działania. Metodyka jest z powodzeniem stosowana w pomiarach laboratoryjnych. Pomiary terenowe są bardziej skomplikowane ponieważ wymagają w pełni kontrolowanych komputerowo przyrządów, kontroli warunków pogodowych oraz wielu innych parametrów...
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Optical and electrical properties of Pr0.8Sr0.2MnO3 thin films.
PublicationPrzedstawiono preparatykę, strukturę oraz optyczne i elektryczne właściwości cienkowarstwowego Pr0.8Sr0.2MnO3. Gęste filmy o grubości 50-70nm zostały naniesione na monokrystaliczne podłoże szafirowe metodą odwirowania prekursora polimerowego. Wyniki optycznych pomiarów zostały skorelowane z temperaturą syntezy filmów. Pokazano, że optyczne spektra zmieniają kształt wraz ze zmianą struktury filmu z amorficznej do krystalicznej....
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Chromogenic Macrocyclic Derivatives of Azoles - Synthesis and Properties
PublicationOpisano syntezę makrocyklicznych azokoron zawierających resztę pirolu i imi-dazolu w makropierścieniu. Zbadano zdolność kompleksowania kationów metaliprzez otrzymane związki makrocykliczne przy pomocy spektrofotometrii UV-Visw acetonitrylu. Zbadano także właściwości jonoforowe związków w membranowychelektrodach jonoselektywnych. Ustalono strukturę krystalograficzną 18-czło-nowej pochodnej pirolu.
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Acylic congener of cucurbituril: synthesis and recognition properties.
PublicationZaprezentowano syntezę analogów acyklicznych cucurbiturilu oraz ich zdolności do kompleksowania wybranych 16 amin, dioli, kwasów dikarboksylowych, pochodnych guanidyny oraz pirydyny. Obserwowane tworzenie kompleksów przebiegało około 180 razy słabiej niż dla cucurbiturilu. Wyniki te świadczą o potencjalnych możliwościach zbliżonych do analogów cyklicznych pod względem tworzenia kompleksów i rozpoznawania wyżej wymienionych...
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Experimental evaluation of the PLC-controlled drives properties.
PublicationPrzedstawiono strukturę stanowiska laboratoryjnego do testów oprogramowania PLC do sterowania napędami oraz do prowadzenia eksperymentalnych prób takich napędów. Omówiono zasady prowadzenia testów oprogramowania przed i w trakcie uruchamiania napędu. Przedstawiono przykładowe rezultaty doświadczeń.
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On direct detection of entanglement properties of unknown states
PublicationPrzystępnie omówiono detekcję własności splątania kwantowych stanów. Uwzględniono zarówno detekcje o charakterze jakościowym jak i ilościowym.
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Investigation on rheological properties of technical fabric "Panama".
PublicationW pracy przestawiono wyniki eksperymentów z tkaniną techniczną "Panama" wykonanych w celu identyfikacji niesprężystych właściwości wątku i osnowy oraz techniki identyfikacji bazujących na metodzie najmniejszych kwadratów. Model sieci gęstej został zaproponowany w celu modelowania zachowania tkaniny technicznej w analizie metodą elementów skończonych. Do opisu lepkoplastycznych właściwości wątku osnowy zastosowano modele Chaboche'a...
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Activity of Polish unifloral honeys against pathogenic bacteria and its correlation with colour, phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and other parameters.
PublicationThe use of honey as an antimicrobial agent gains importance due to often ineffectiveness of conventional treatment. However, activity of honey depends mainly on its botanical and geographical origin. To date, antimicrobial potential of Polish honeys has not yet been entirely investigated. In this study, 37 unifloral samples of 14 honey types (including rare varieties) from Poland were analysed and compared with manuka honey. The...
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Are the short cationic lipopeptides bacterial membrane disruptors? Structure-Activity Relationship and molecular dynamic evaluation
PublicationShort cationic lipopeptides are amphiphilic molecules that exhibit antimicrobial activity mainly against Grampositives. These compounds bind to bacterial membranes and disrupt their integrity. Here we examine the structure-activity relation (SAR) of lysine-based lipopeptides, with a prospect to rationally design more active compounds. The presented study aims to explain how antimicrobial activity of lipopeptides is affected by...
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Acid–base properties of the crosslinked polysaccharide–polyimine layer deposited on the surface of siliceous material (acid–base properties of the polysaccharide–polyimine layer)
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Experimental study on static and dynamic properties of polymer mass
PublicationA new method of repairing damaged structures by filling the cracks with a specially prepared polymer mass has been recently proposed. This new and innovative technique, known as the Flexible Joint Method (FJM), is mainly dedicated to masonries and historical objects, where minimum intervention is permitted. The flexible joint bonds the disrupted elements and ensures further safe exploitation of a damaged structure. The aim of the...
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Labyrynths generators, their properties and practical application in computer games
Publicationthis paper presents three basic algorithms for generation of mazes, and many of their modifications and examples showing their practical application in creating random structures that resembles those from the real world. the paper highlights the difference in the labyrinths classes generated by listed algorithms and describes a specific and highly likely to occur shapes that occur in generated mazes. particular attention was paid...
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Experimental determination of basic mechanical properties of elastomeric polymer
PublicationThere are a lot of different methods of repairing and reinforcing damaged structures, but when it comes to historical buildings and other cultural heritage objects, it is as much about mechanical safety as the aesthetical aspects. Recently, a new and innovative method of repairing damaged structures by filling the cracks with a specially prepared polymer mass has been proposed. This new and innovative technique, known as the Flexible...
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The properties, functions and use of selenium compounds in living organisms
PublicationSelenium occurs in the environment in inorganic and organic compounds. For many years it was regarded as a toxic element, causing numerous illnesses and diseases. But research in the last 50 years has revealed a "bright side" to this element, especially as a component of selenoproteins, selenium makes a significant contribution to the health of humans and animals. The selenium content in an organism depends on its concentration...
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The rheological properties of hydroxylated soybean oil by using bioglycols
PublicationPraca zawiera opis właściwości fizykochemicznych i reologicznych hydroksylowanych olejów sojowych zmodyfikownych przy użyciu wybranych bioglikoli.
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Thin CVD diamond films - synthesis, properties, applications
PublicationThe basic model of diamond films growth, in the low pressure synthesis, deposition from the CVD gas phase, is the mixture of hydrocarbon gas in presence with activated hydrogen and its nucleation on the substrate as a result of pyrolysis reaction. It allows to cross the great energetic barrier between graphite and diamond. High pressure and temperature are replaced by change of electronic structure of atoms into gas precursors...
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Effect of microstructure on mechanical properties of BA1055 bronze castings
PublicationThe article presents research results performed on aluminum bronze CuAl10Fe5Ni5 (BA1032) castings used for marine propellers. Metallographic studies were made on light microscope and a scanning electron microscope to assess quantitatively and qualitatively the alloy microstructure. It has been shown that the shape, size and distribution of the iron-rich phase precipitates in bronze microstructure significantly affect its mechanical...
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Ab-initio study of electrical and optical properties of allylamine
PublicationThe Density functional theory is one of most promising methodology in fast and accurate calculations of electrical and optical properties from the atomic basis. In this paper, we calculate electrical and optical properties of allylamine (2-propen 1- amine) in terms of accuracy and speed of calculations obtained by selection of DFT-1/2 method with ultrasoft Vanderbilt pseudopotentials. Comparison of density of states between...
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Influence of ligno-cellulosic particles on tribological properties of boards
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Thermal properties of poly(vinyl chloride)/polyurethane blends
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Genotoxic properties of glucosinolates and isothiocyanates present in Brassica vegetables
PublicationThe bioactive phytochemicals found in Brassica vegetables, in this number glucosinolates (GLS), as well as products of their degradation such as isothiocyanates (ITC) and indoles, are regarded as the most promising chemopreventive compounds. These secondary metabolites display stron antibiological activity and constitute defence system preventing the development of agrophages attacking Brassica plants. Such properties suggest...
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Functional properties of edible films for food applications - a review
PublicationApplication of natural polymers to forming edible films for food applications has been reviewed. Due to the hydrophilic nature of proteins and polysaccharides, films prepared from these polymers are too susceptible to moisture. Modification of them with critically selected a suitable compounds can result in their improved functional properties and making them useful for food packaging.
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Copper containing protein sites - structure, properties and models
PublicationEnzymy organizmów żywych katalizują wiele reakcji stosowanych w przemyśle chemicznym. Przykładem potencjalnego zastosowania enzymu w produkcji jest synteza L-Dopy przy udziale tyrozynazy. Ze względu na możliwe praktyczne zastosowanie w katalizie, otrzymano i opisano wiele prostych modeli miejsc aktywnych enzymów. W artykule opisano niektóre modele białek zawierających miedź.
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Basic properties of oil from pyrplysis of scrap tires
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Investigation of electrocatalytic gas sensor properties in presence of chlorine
PublicationProperties of sensor based on Nasicon with two round shaped platinum electrodes are investigated. Influence of different chlorine concentrations on the sensor response is presented. Measurements in different temperatures have been performed in order to determine optimal sensor working temperature.
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Microstructural and electrical properties of Y0.07Sr0.93-xTiO3 perovskite ceramics
PublicationIn order to find a relationship between electrical and microstructural properties, yttrium-doped strontium titanate (7 mol%) with various values of strontium nonstoichiometry was investigated and shown in this work. It has been observed that yttrium doping can affect the electrical properties of SrTiO3 to a great extent. Moreover, the microstructural and electrical properties can be influenced by strontium nonstoichiometry. The...
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Relation between Structure and Magnetic Properties of Microstructured PrAlO3
PublicationPrzedstawiono porównanie właściwości magnetycznych perowskitowego związku PrAlO3 i mikrostrukturalne wersji w formie eutektycznej PrAlO3 - PrAl11O18.
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The properties of polyurethanes based on synthetic polyhydroxybutyrate for medical application
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Investigation of electrocatalytic gas sensor properties in presence of chlorine
PublicationIn this paper performance of an electrocatalytic sensor in presence of chlorine is investigated. Presented studies concern sensor prepared in ceramic technology based on NASICON as a solid electrolyte with two round shaped platinum electrodes. Measurements in different temperatures have been performed in order to determine optimal sensor working temperature.
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Photoelectric properties of a novel MEH-PPV/F16ZnPc heterojunction
PublicationPhotoelectric properties of a novel poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy-p-phenylenevinylen)] (MEH-PPV)/perfluorozincphthalocyanine (F16ZnPc) planar heterojunction provided with BCP and MoO3 buffer layers sandwiched between indium tin oxide (ITO) and Ag are shown. Efficient photogeneration of charge carriers at this junction is observed. Effect of bathocuproine (BCP) and MoO3 buffer layers on the performance of cells is analysed....
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Structural and magnetic properties of Cu-alloyed FePd films
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Induction heating in estimation of thermal properties of conductive materials
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Influence of hydrothermal synthesis parameters on the properties of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles
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The Properties, Functions, and Use of Selenium Compounds in Living Organisms
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Spectroscopic Properties of Yb3+/Tb3+Doped Germanate Glasses
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