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Heavy Metals and Metalloids Leachability from Composite Ground Materials Peat – Fly Ash – Lime
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Enzymatic assays confirm the toxicity reduction after manure treatment of heavy metals contaminated soil
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Process Monitoring in Heavy Duty Drilling Rigs—Data Acquisition System and Cycle Identification Algorithms
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Spider Webs and Lichens as Bioindicators of Heavy Metals: A Comparison Study in the Vicinity of a Copper Smelter (Poland)
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Vibration-Based Diagnostics of Radial Clearances and Bolts Loosening in the Bearing Supports of the Heavy-Duty Gearboxes
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High-Temperature Oxidation of Heavy Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes: Microstructural and Electrochemical Performance Modification
PublicationIn this work, we reveal in detail the effects of high-temperature treatment in air at 600 °C on the microstructure as well as the physico-chemical and electrochemical properties of boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes. The thermal treatment of freshly grown BDD electrodes was applied, resulting in permanent structural modifications of surface depending on the exposure time. High temperature affects material corrosion, inducing...
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Thermodynamic Properties of Inorganic Salts in Nonaqueous Solvents. VI. Apparent Molar Volumes, Expansibilities, and Compressibilities of Divalent Transition Metal Ions in Methanol and Dimethylsulfoxide
PublicationThe temperature dependence of the density of divalent transition metal perchlorates in dimethylsulfoxide as well as cobalt(II), nickel(II) perchlorates, and copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate in methanol was determined. Moreover, sound velocities for solutions of cobalt(II), nickel(II) perchlorates, and copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate in methanol have been measured at 298.15 K. From these data, the partial molar volumes,...
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Study of ZrS3-based field-effect transistors toward the understanding of the mechanisms of light-enhanced gas sensing by transition metal trichalcogenides
PublicationExtending knowledge of the properties of low-dimensional van der Waals materials, including their reactivity to the ambiance, is important for developing innovative electronic and optoelectronic devices. Transition metal trichalcogenides with tunable optical band gaps and anisotropic conductivity are an emerging class among low- dimensional structures with the possibility of gate tunability and photoreactivity. These properties...
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of a dissimilar metal welded joint of Inconel 617 and P92 steel with Inconel 82 buttering layer for AUSC boiler application
PublicationThe application of the novel dissimilar metal welded (DMW) joint, utilizing Inconel 617 and P92 steel, was showcased in the advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) boiler. The work has been performed to investigate the effect of Inconel 82 (ERNiCr-3) buttering layer on microstructure and mechanical properties (high-temperature tensile strength, impact strength and microhardness) of gas tungsten arc welded (GTAW) dissimilar joint between...
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Investigating COVID-19 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) degradation using Peroxydisulfate/FeMnOx binary metal oxide/Ultrasound System
PublicationDegradation of Favipiravir using a hybrid system of peroxydisulfate, FeMnOx binary metal oxide, and ultrasound irradiation was studied. A novel catalyst was synthesized with deep eutectic solvent (DES). The effects of DES type on catalytic performance was evaluated and the catalysts were characterized using XRD, SEM, BET, XPS, and EDS. DES-based catalysts exhibited higher efficiency due to structure change, surface area enhancement...
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Pendant Proton-Relays Systematically Tune the Rate and Selectivity of Electrocatalytic Ammonia Generation in a Fe-Porphyrin Based Metal-Organic Framework
PublicationElectrocatalytic nitrite reduction (eNO2RR) is a promising alternative route to produce ammonia (NH3). Until now, several molecular catalysts have shown capability to homogeneously reduce nitrite to NH3, while taking advantage of added secondary-sphere functionalities to direct catalytic performance. Yet, realizing such control over heterogeneous electrocatalytic surfaces remains a challenge. Herein, we demonstrate that heterogenization...
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Polymeric metal‐containing ionic liquid sorbent coating for the determination of amines using headspace solid‐phase microextraction
PublicationThis study describes the design, synthesis, and application of polymeric ionic liquid sorbent coatings featuring nickel metal centers for the determination of volatile and semivolatile amines from water samples using headspace solidphase microextraction. The examined polymeric ionic liquid sorbent coatings were composed of two ionic liquid monomers (tetra(3-vinylimidazolium)nickel bis[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]imide [Ni2+(VIM)4]...
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Universal mobile monitoring system for gaseous air pollution = Uniwersalny system mobilnego monitoringu gazowych zanieczyszczeń powietrza
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono koncepcję systemu do mobilnego monitoringu substancji chemicznych w powietrzu. Proponowany system może być zastosowany do pomiaru zanieczyszczeń powietrza emitowanych przez komunikację. Stacja monitoringowa jest stosunkowo małych rozmiarów i może być zamontowana na pojazdach prywatnych lub publicznych. Zmierzone stężenia są zbierane i przenoszone poprzez sieć GSM do centralnej bazy danych. Przedstawiono także...
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Long-term exposure to urban air pollution and the relationship with life expectancy in cohort of 3.5 million people in Silesia
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Authors’ response (March 5, 2019) to the letter to the Editor concerning the paper “Impact of air pollution on depression and suicide”
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Pollution characteristics, mechanism of toxicity and health effects of the ultrafine particles in the indoor environment: Current status and future perspectives
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Light pollution from illuminated bridges as a potential barrier for migrating fish–Linking measurements with a proposal for a conceptual model
PublicationIlluminated bridges have become important assets to navigable aquatic systems. However, if artificial light at night (ALAN) from illuminated bridges reaches aquatic habitats, such as rivers, it can threaten the river's natural heterogeneity and alter the behavioural responses of migratory fish. Here, via a pilot study, we quantified levels of ALAN at illuminated bridges that cross a river and, propose a conceptual model to estimate...
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Analysis of catalitic reactors usefulness to reduce pollution generated by piston combustion engines with regard to ship main engines
PublicationThe article presents results which indicate that the use of catalytic reactors to reduce emissions of harmful compunds contained in the exhaust gas is important in the operation of vehicle motors operation. Efforts of the shipbuilding industry to reduce the toxicity of exhaust gas emitted by the main engines have been indicated and pointed to the desirability of the use of these catalysts in maritime transport. It has been pointed...
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Speciation of heavy metals in stabilized sewage sludge according to innovative technology with reed basins application in Denmark
PublicationObecność metali ciężkich w komunalnych osadach ściekowych, obok innych zanieczyszczeń toksycznych i skażeń mikrobiologicznych, stanowi podstawowe kryterium oceny ich przydatności do przyrodniczego wykorzystania. Większość światowych uregulowań prawnych dotyczących dopuszczalnych stężeń metali ciężkich odnosi się do ich całkowitych stężeń. Jednak w celu określenia zachowania metali ciężkich w środowisku przyrodniczym należy oznaczyć...
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Use of Innovative and Advanced Computer Simulations of Chemical Speciation of Heavy Metals in Soils and Other Environmental Samples
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Possibility of New Active Substrates (ASs) to Be Used to Prevent the Migration of Heavy Metals to the Soil and Water Environments
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Model Based Monitoring of Dynamic Loads and Remaining Useful Life Prediction in Rolling Mills and Heavy Machinery
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Towards realistic estimation of ship excessive motions in heavy weather. A case study of a containership in the Pacific Ocean
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Micro-strain administered SHG intensity enhancement by heavy Ce doping in co-precipitated ZnO nanoparticles
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Tribological performance of PTFE-metal binary coatings in rolling/sliding contact
PublicationTribological performance of surface coatings with embedded PTFE reservoirs in rolling/sliding contact is reported. Using two different coating materials and two shapes and patterns of PTFE reservoirs test samples in the form of discs were prepared and tested in a four-ball contact configuration under loads corresponding to nominal contact pressure of 0.5 and 1.0 GPa. It was found that one coating, namely aluminium-bronze with embedded...
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Characterization and photocatalytic activity of rare earth metal-doped titanium dioxide
PublicationW publikacji została przedstawiona metoda otrzymywania fotokatalizatorów na bazie TiO2 modyfikowanego erbem i iterbem. Otrzymane nanocząstki zostały scharakteryzowane za pomocą powierzchni właściwej BET, objętości porów. Zostały przedstawione widma absorpcyjne UV-Vis oraz właściwości fluorescencyjne otrzymanych nanoproszków. Dokonano również przedstawienia wyników pomiaru aktywności fotokatalitycznej pod wpływem promieniowania...
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Azomacrocyclic derivatives of imidazole: synthesis, structure, and metal ion complexation properties
PublicationOtrzymano nowe azokorony zawierające resztę imidazolu w makropierścieniu. Na drodze sprzęgania z solami diazoniowymiotrzymano pochodne imidazolu 2-metylo, 4-metylo oraz 4-fenyloimidazolu. Synteza była prowadzona w warunkach wysokiego ciśnienia. Dla 21-członowej pochodnej 4-metyloimidazolu określono strukturę jej adduktu z wodą przy pomocy metod rentgenograficznych.Zdolność kompleksowania jonów metali badano spektrofotometrycznie...
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Metal heksacyanoferrate network synthesized inside polymer matrix for electrochemical capacitors
PublicationPrzedmiotem publikacji jest charakterystyka elektrochemiczna polimeru przewodzącego (poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu)) modyfikowanego błękitem pruskim oraz jego pochodnymi, pochodną kobaltową oraz pochodną niklową. Materiały są stabilne elektrochemicznie, a uzyskane wartości pojemności elektrycznej pozwalają na wykorzystanie ich przy konstrukcji kondensatorów elektrochemicznych.
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Neon-Bearing Ammonium Metal Formates: Formation and Behaviour under Pressure
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Metal complexes with mixed s-donor ligands - a route via silanethiolates
PublicationW ramach prezentowanej pracy przedstawiono pierwsze próby syntezy mieszanych układów zawierających jednocześnie przykoordynowane reszty ditiokarbaminianową oraz silanotiolanowych. W badaniach posłużono się - jako substratami tri-tert-butoksysilanotiolanami kompleksami Cd, Zn, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ag i Co, a także solami kwasów: dietyloditiokarbaminowego oraz pirolidynoditiokarbaminowego. W przypadku związku Ag nie udało się wyizolować stałych...
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Studies of complexation of metal cations by tris(3,6-dioxaheptyl)amine in solution
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Application of Carbonized Metal–Organic Framework as Efficient Adsorbent of Cationic Dye
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Metal status in human endometrium: Relation to cigarette smoking and histological lesions
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Metal Oxides and Low Temperature SWCNT Synthesis via Laser Evaporation
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Interaction of selected divalent metal ions with human ataxin-3 Q36
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Airborne peptidoglycans as a supporting indicator of bacterial contamination in a metal processing plant
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Noble metal–TiO2 supported catalysts for the catalytic ozonation of parabens mixtures
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Application of Coordination Compounds with Transition Metal Ions in the Chemical Industry—A Review
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Emulsion cleaning of metal surfaces contaminated with fresh and oxidized printing ink.
PublicationWykonano badania usuwania farby drukarskiej, stosowanej do druku offsetowego za pomocą emulsji terpentyny i hexanu w wodzie.
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A time-frequency method for detection of electromagnetic field interference on metal constructions.
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodę detekcji oddziaływania pola elektromagnetycznego na metalowe konstrukcje podziemne. Polega ona na czasowo-częstotliwościowej analizie rejestrów zmian potencjału źródła pola (np. prądów błądzących) oraz potencjału konstrukcji podziemnej, z wykorzystaniem krótkoczasowej transformaty Fouriera STFT. Wnioski o oddziaływaniu pola na konstrukcję metalową wyciąga się na podstawie analizy uzyskanych widm.
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Detection of stray current field interference on metal constructions using STFT
PublicationZaprezentowano metodę detekcji pola prądów błądzących wykorzystującą krótkoczasową transformatę Fouriera STFT. Ten sposób analizy umożliwia wyznaczenie zmian spektralnej gęstości mocy sygnału (np. potencjału konstrukcji) w funkcji czasu. Przedstawiono rezultaty analizy zmian potencjału w polu prądów błądzących generowanych przez trakcję tramwajową. Spektrogramy są kompozycją prążków w łącznej dziedzinie czasu i częstotliwości....
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Recovery of hydrochloric acid from metal pickling solutions by membrane distillation
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Noble metal-modified titania with visible-light activity for the decomposition of microorganisms
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Pylenie metalu w środowisku rafineryjnym = Metal dusting in refinery environment
PublicationPrzedstawiono niektóre wyniki pierwszego etapu pracy zaprojektowanej w celu określenia mechanizmu pylenia stali 9Cr-1Mo w środowisku pieców Platformingu CCR oraz wpływu dodatku siarki w środowisku na degradację mikrostruktury stali w zaawansowanym etapie pylenia.
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Metal enhanced fluorescence of flavin mononucleotide using new plasmonic platform
PublicationNew plasmonic platform was successfully obtained to investigate the increase of fluorescence intensity of a fluorophore in the presence of silver nanoparticles. A flavin mononucleotide, was selected by us as a fluorophore for this study as a very important biological compound playing a key role in many biochemical process. Plasmonic platforms were characterized by means of luminescence spectroscopy. Flavin mononucleotide deposited...
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Indoor atmospheric degradation of historical metal objects studied by spectroscopic techniques
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Application of non-metal doped titania for inverted polymer solar cells
PublicationDomieszkowany jodem oraz domieszkowany jodem ditlenek tytanu uzyto jako warstwę buforową w ogniwie ITO/X-TiO2?P3HT-PCMB /MnO2/ Ag.Warswty X-TiO2 nalożono metodą spin-coatingu z zawiesiny nanocząstek w DMSO. Jednorodne struktury scharakteryzowane pod względem morfologii mikroskopowo metodą AFM. Charakterystyka prądowo-napięciowa urzdzeń wskazuje iż domieszkowany jodem TiO2 pozwala osiągnąć lepsze parametry PCE (1,67%) i prąd zwarcia...
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The effect of laser on metal surfaces for multidisciplinary usage in material and thermal engineering
PublicationThe subject of heat transfer and cooling systems is still a matter of contention in many different fields of science and industry. Infrigidation is much more difficult than warming, and so, much more needed in more and more different devices, starting from massive industrial machinery and air conditioning in commercial buildings, up to micro and nano-surgery tools. In fact, the size of many cooling systems is still a problem. It...
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Broadband/Dual-band Metal-Mountable UHF RFID Tag Antennas: A Systematic Review. Taxonomy Analysis, Standards of Seamless RFID System Operation, Supporting IoT implementations, Recommendations and Future Directions
PublicationThe employment of broadband/dual-band ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tag antennas contributes to the growth of RFID technology, with many potential implications, such as the increase of international trade, and reducing costs thereof. This study presents all reported articles on RFID tags for metal objects that can work seamlessly across different countries. Moreover, it addresses all available...
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Uptake, accumulation, and translocation of Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, and Cr by P. australis seedlings in an urban dredged sediment mesocosm: impact of seedling origin and initial trace metal content
PublicationThe study presents results from 6 months of phytoremediation of sediments dredged from three urban retention tanks carried out in a mesocosm setup with the use of P. australis. Two kinds of P. australis seedlings were considered: seedlings originating from natural (uncontaminated - Suncont) and anthropogenically changed environments (contaminated – Scont); this distinction was reflected in the baseline concentrations of trace metals...