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Bioreactor shoot cultures of Rhododendron tomentosum (Ledum palustre) for a large-scale production of bioactive volatile compounds
PublicationRhododendron tomentosum Harmaja (Ledum palustre), a peat bog plant from Ericaceae family, has been used in traditional medicine as the anti-arthritis agent. Although modern researches confirm its anti-inflammatory properties, it remains threatened by habitat degradation and possibilities to collect this endangered species from its natural environment for further biological activity studies are limited. Therefore, R. tomentosum...
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Online Volatile Compound Emissions Analysis Using a Microchamber/Thermal Extractor Coupled to Proton Transfer Reaction-Mass Spectrometry
PublicationIndoor air is a complex and dynamic mixture comprising manifold volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may cause physiological and/or psychological discomfort, depending on the nature of exposure. This technical note presents a novel approach to analyze VOC emissions by coupling a microchamber/thermal extractor (μ-CTE) system to a proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometer (PTR-MS). This configuration provides an alternative to...
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Real-time monitoring of volatiles and particles emitted from thermoplastic filaments during 3D printing
PublicationThe proliferation of consumer-grade three-dimensional (3D) printers using fused deposition, also known as fused filament fabrication, has given rise to concerns over the exposure of users to potentially harmful substances. Thermoplastic filaments made of different polymers are extruded through a heated printer nozzle and deposited layer by layer on a build platform to form the printed object. This process leads to the emission...
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Enhanced solar light photocatalytic performance of Fe-ZnO in the presence of H2O2, S2O82−, and HSO5− for degradation of chlorpyrifos from agricultural wastes: Toxicities investigation
PublicationThis study reported Fe doped zinc oxide (Fe-ZnO) synthesis to degrade chlorpyrifos (CPY), a highly toxic organophosphate pesticide and important sources of agricultural wastes. Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic analyses showed successful formation of the Fe-ZnO with highly crystalline and amorphous nature. Water collected from agricultural wastes...
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Mechanical Properties and Residual Stress Measurements of Grade IV Titanium and Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-13Nb-13Zr Titanium Alloys after Laser Treatment
PublicationNowadays, surface engineering focuses on research into materials for medical applications. Titanium and its alloys are prominent, especially Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-13Nb-13Zr. Samples made of pure grade IV titanium and the titanium alloys Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-13Nb-13Zr were modified via laser treatment with laser beam frequency f = 25 Hz and laser beam power P = 1000 W during a laser pulse with duration t = 1 ms. Subsequently, to analyze...
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Hydroxyl and sulfate radical-based degradation of ciprofloxacin using UV-C and/or Fe2+-catalyzed peroxymonosulfate: Effects of process parameters and toxicity evaluation
PublicationCiprofloxacin (CIP) is a valuable antibiotic and discharged in huge quantities in aquatic environment. Different •OH and SO4•−-based advanced oxidation technologies (AOTs), e.g., Fe2+/PMS, UV-C/PMS, and UV-C/Fe2+/PMS are developed for treatment of CIP. The removal of CIP by Fe2+/PMS, UV-C/PMS and UV-C/Fe2+/PMS was 63, 77, and 87 %, respectively, under identical conditions which showed better performance of UV-C/Fe2+/PMS. The UV-C/Fe2+/PMS...
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Influence of CeO2 and TiO2 Particles on Physicochemical Properties of Composite Nickel Coatings Electrodeposited at Ambient Temperature
PublicationThe Ni-TiO2 and Ni-CeO2 composite coatings with varying hydrophilic/hydrophobic characteristics were fabricated by the electrodeposition method from a tartrate electrolyte at ambient temperature. To meet the requirements of tight regulation by the European Chemicals Agency classifying H3BO3 as a substance of very high concern, Rochelle salt was utilized as a buffer solution instead. The novelty of this study was to implement a...
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Optimal conditions of ramentaceone and plumbagin separation and isolation from carnivorous plants extracts using normal phase-high performance liquid chromatography (NP-HPLC)
PublicationPraca prezentuje optymalne warunki rozdzielania i izolacji plumbaginy i ramentacenu z matrycy analitycznej, którą stanowią chloroformowe ekstrakty z roślin D.aliciae i D.capensis z wykorzystaiem techniki NP-HPLC. Skład eluentu dla żelu krzemionkowego jako fazy stacjonarnej był optymalizowany. Zostały przedstawione optymalne warunki powiększania skali procesu izolacji badanych metabolitów z ekstrakrów roślinnych. Określono również...
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Preparation and HPLC evaluation of a new 1,3-alternate 25,27-bis-[p-chlorobenzyloksy]26,28-bis-[3-propyloxy]-calix[4]arene silica bonded stationary phase
PublicationPrzeprowadzono syntezę nowej fazy stacjonarnej HPLC na bazie pochodnej 25,27-bis-[p-chlorobenzyloksy]26,28-bis-[3-propyloksy]-kaliks[4]arenu zablokowanego w konformacji 1,3-naprzemianległej. Zbadano selektywność i sprawność fazy w stosunku do aromatycznych izomerów pozycyjnych, alkilobenzenów, WWA, sulfonamidów i niesterydowych leków przeciwbólowych.
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Zdolni z Pomorza 2017/18 - Java i Android - podstawy programowania
e-Learning CoursesCel kursu: Celem kursu jest zapoznanie uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku Java oraz z podstawami tworzenia aplikacji w środowisku Android. Opis kursu: Materiał przedstawiany na kursie będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku Java oraz środowiska Android. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów. Mile widziane są wcześniejsze doświadczenia w zakresie programowania...
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Zdolni z Pomorza 2018/19 - Java i Android - podstawy programowania
e-Learning CoursesCel kursu: Celem kursu jest zapoznanie uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku Java oraz z podstawami tworzenia aplikacji w środowisku Android. Opis kursu: Materiał przedstawiany na kursie będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku Java oraz środowiska Android. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów. Mile widziane są wcześniejsze doświadczenia w zakresie programowania...
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ZzP - Podstawy budowania stron przy pomocy PHP7 - Spotkanie Akademickie 21.11.2020 r.
e-Learning CoursesSpotkanie poświęcone będzie zapoznaniu uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku PHP7 przy tworzeniu dynamicznie generowanych treści stron internetowych. Przedstawiany materiał będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku PHP. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów, oraz tworzenia prostych stron internetowych za pomocą technologii HTML, CSS i JavaScript. Mile widziane są...
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CTD Gdańsk Deep_2001_2005
Open Research DataDataset includes measurements of conductivity (mS cm-1), temperature (°C), sound speed (m s-1) and salinity (PSU) made with the probe Falmouth Scientific Inc. The research was carried out in 2001 (at the turn of May and June), 2003 (beginning of May), 2005 (end of April) and in 2002 and 2004 (at the turn of September and October). In 2002, only temperature...
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Formation of chlorinated breakdown products during degradation of sunscreen agent, 2-ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate in the presence of sodium hypochlorite
PublicationIn this study, a new degradation path of sunscreen active ingredient, 2-ethylhexyl-4-methoxycinnamate (EHMC) and 4-methoxycinnamic acid (MCA) in the presence of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), was discussed. The reaction products were detected using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Since HOCl treatment leads to more polar products than EHMC, application of polar extracting agents, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate/n-hexane...
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The Metal-Free Regioselective Deuteration of 2-Methylquinolin-8-ol and 2,5-Dimethylquinolin-8-ol, Spectroscopic and Computational Studies
PublicationAbstract: Aim and Background: Introducing deuterium to a molecule is of interest to a wide variety of research, including investigation of reaction mechanisms or kinetics, analysis of drug metabolism, structural elucidation of molecules, and syntheses of isotopically labeled materials used for NMR spectroscopy and medicinal research. Objective: The transition-metal-free regioselective deuteration of 2-methylquinolin-8-ol...
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Characteristics of volatile organic compounds emission profiles from hot road bitumens
PublicationA procedure for the investigation and comparison of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emission profiles to the atmosphere from road bitumens with various degrees of oxidation is proposed. The procedure makes use of headspace analysis and gas chromatography with universal as well as selective detection, including gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). The studies revealed that so-called vacuum residue, which is the main component...
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Influence of steam cooking on pro-health properties of Small and Large variety of Momordica charantia
PublicationSteam cooking is one of the most common preparations of Momordicacharantia dishes. This method improved the tastiness of the fruits but at the same time, some changes occurred in the volatile and non-volatile parts of their food matrices. In this study, for the first time these properties were correlated with the found substances affecting the bioactivity of this fruit. Two varieties of Momordicacharantia were analysed and compared....
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The Influence of Laser Alloying of Ti13Nb13Zr on Surface Topography and Properties
PublicationThe laser alloying is a continually developing surface treatment because of its significant and specific structuration of a surface. In particular, it is applied for Ti alloys, being now the most essential biomaterials` group for load-bearing implants. The present research was performed on the Ti13Nb13Zr alloy subject to laser modification in order to determine the treatment effects on surface topography and its some mechanical...
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Ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of porous membrane packed solid samples: A new approach for extraction of target analytes from solid samples
PublicationFor the first time, a porous membrane-based method is proposed for the extraction of target analytes directly from the solid samples. This method involves the packing of solid sample inside a porous polypropylene membrane sheet whose edges are heat-sealed to fabricate a bag. This bag is immersed in a suitable solvent and the analytes are extracted by the application of ultrasound energy. The various factors that affect the extraction...
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‘Green’ multi - residue methods for the determination of high importance currently used pesticides in environmental samples
PublicationThe purpose of the research has been to develop and apply ‘green’ analytical methodologies to control and monitor the level of currently used pesticides from different chemical groups in aqueous samples. For extraction of analytes solid - phase microextraction (SPME) and dispersive liquid - liquid microextraction (DLLME) have been applied and compared. For SPME, commonly used materials for coating fibers include: polydimethylsiloxane...
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Application of analytical methods for the determination of bioactive compounds in some berries
PublicationFluorometry, ESI-MS, FTIR, and radical scavenging assays were used for characterization of bioactive compounds and the levels of their antioxidant activities. Polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and ascorbic acid and the level of antioxidant activity of water extracts of “Murtilla-like” [Myrteola nummularia (Poiret) Berg.], and other widely consumed berries were determined and compared. The contents of bioactive compounds and...
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Application of BiOClnBrm photocatalyst to cytostatic drugs removal from water; mechanism and toxicity assessment
PublicationThe photocatalytic activity of series of BiOClnBrm photocatalysts toward degradation and mineralization of the cytostatic drugs 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and imatinib mesylate (IMA) both singly and in their mixture under simulated solar and visible light irradiation has been investigated. Screening test revealed that among BiOClnBrm photocatalysts synthesized by a solvothermal method, the one with molar 1.3Cl/0.7Br ratio was the most...
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Investigation on air quality of specific indoor environments—spa salons located in Gdynia, Poland
PublicationDue to excessive application of essential oils and scented products in spa salons during aromatherapy and massage sessions, the elevated concentration of total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), particularly terpenes, which are known as secondary organic aerosol (SOA) precursors, is expected there. This study was aimed at determination of VOCs with a particular regard to terpenes in air samples collected in selected spa salons...
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Cascade Object Detection and Remote Sensing Object Detection Method Based on Trainable Activation Function
PublicationObject detection is an important process in surveillance system to locate objects and it is considered as major application in computer vision. The Convolution Neural Network (CNN) based models have been developed by many researchers for object detection to achieve higher performance. However, existing models have some limitations such as overfitting problem and lower efficiency in small object detection. Object detection in remote...
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Anthropogenic trace metals in Setiu Wetland: Spatial and seasonal distribution and implications for environmental health
PublicationThe growing urban wastewater volume poses a major global environmental challenge, especially in developing nations where inadequate treatment and discharge impact clean water availability. This study focused on Setiu Wetland, aiming to analyze seasonal and spatial variations of trace metals in particulate form from anthropogenic and pathogenic sources. Surface water samples were collected from multiple stations, measuring physical...
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5-Selenocyanato and 5-trifluoromethanesulfonyl derivatives of 2′-deoxyuridine: synthesis, radiation and computational chemistry as well as cytotoxicity
Publication5-Selenocyanato-2′-deoxyuridine (SeCNdU) and 5-trifluoromethanesulfonyl-2′-deoxyuridine (OTfdU) have been synthesized and their structures have been confirmed with NMR and MS methods. Both compounds undergo dissociative electron attachment (DEA) when irradiated with X-rays in an aqueous solution containing a hydroxyl radical scavenger. The DEA yield of SeCNdU significantly exceeds that of 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine (BrdU), remaining...
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Programowanie aplikacji internetowych
e-Learning CoursesKurs "Programowanie aplikacji internetowych" dotyczy projektowania aplikacji internetowych w oparciu o model projektowania ASP.NET MVC (ang. Active Server Pages – Model-View-Controller) z wykorzystaniem języków C# (Back-end), HLML, CSS, Razor (Front-end). Zakres kursu obejmuje: Struktura aplikacji w parciu o model programowania MVC, Kontrolery i metody obsługi zdarzeń – atrybuty ActionVerbs i ActionSelctrors, Projektowanie...
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Technika dyspersyjnej mikroekstrakcji w układzie ciecz-ciecz z zestaleniem cieczy jonowej
InventionsChromatografia gazowa jest najczęściej stosowaną metodą do szybkiej analizy złożonych mieszanin związków chemicznych oraz oceny czystości tych związków, zarówno w przemyśle jak i w rozmaitych laboratoriach. Technika GC umożliwia ustalenie procentowego składu mieszanin związków chemicznych, w których występuje ich nawet kilkaset. Ekstrakcję analitów z roztworów wodnych przeprowadza...
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Oznaczania pozostałości pestycydów w powietrzu na terenie aglomeracji trójmiejskiej i terenach wiejskich
PublicationCelem opisanych badań było uzyskanie informacji o poziomie zanieczyszczeń powietrza atmosferycznego przez anality z grupy pestycydów na terenie Aglomeracji Trójmiejskiej, Tczewa oraz terenach wiejskich z wykorzystaniem dozymetrów pasywnych z krążkami z pianki poliuretanowej na etapie pobierania próbek analitów. Praca realizowana była we współpracy z Fundacją ARMAAG (Agencja Regionalnego Monitoringu Atmosfery Aglomeracji Gdańskiej)....
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Spatial and vertical distribution analysis of heavy metals in urban retention tanks sediments: a case study of Strzyza Stream
PublicationConcentrations of seven heavy metals (HMs): Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, and Fe in core samples of bottom sediments from four retention tanks (RTs) located along the Strzyza Stream in northern Poland (Gdansk) were measured to obtain a general view of sediment quality. The recognition of contamination and potential environmental impacts is the main aim of this paper. A total of 96 sediment samples were collected from eight sampling sites...
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Dynamic host configuration protocol for IPv6 improvements for mobile nodes
PublicationIn wireless networks mobile clients change their physical location, which results in changing point of attachment to the network. Such handovers introduce unwanted periods, when node does not have communication capabilities. Depending on many conditions, such events may require reconfiguration of layer 2 (e.g. IEEE 802.16) or both 2 and 3 layers (IPv6). This paper investigates delays introduced in the latter type of handover. IPv6...
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Activated sodium percarbonate-ozone (SPC/O3) hybrid hydrodynamic cavitation system for advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) of 1,4-dioxane in water
PublicationHydrodynamic cavitation (HC) was employed to activate sodium percarbonate (SPC) and ozone (O3) to degrade recalcitrant 1,4-dioxane. The degradation efficiency > 99 % with a rate constant of 4.04 × 10−2 min−1 was achieved in 120 min under the optimal conditions of cavitation number (Cv) 0.27, pH 5, molar ratio of oxidant to pollutant (rox) 8, ozone dose of 0.86 g h−1 under 25 ± 2 °C with initial concentration of 1,4-dioxane 100...
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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...
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Numerical and Clinical Analysis of an Eyeball Injuries under Direc Impact
PublicationObjectives: The objective of this study was to develop a numerical model of the eyeball and orbit to simulate a blunt injury to the eyeball leading to its rupture, as well as to conduct a comparative analysis of the results obtained using the finite element method against the clinical material concerning patients who had suffered an eyeball rupture due to a blunt force trauma. Material and Methods: Using available sclera biometric and...
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Unlocking the Secrets of River Pollution: Analyzing Organic Pollutants in Sediments—Experimental Study
PublicationUntreated wastewater released into rivers can result in water pollution, the spread of waterborne diseases, harm to ecosystems, contamination of soil and groundwater, as well as air pollution and respiratory problems for nearby humans and animals due to the release of greenhouse gases. The current study aims to investigate the recent input of anthropogenic loads into the rivers using linear alkylbenzene (LAB), which is one of the...
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Zdolni z Pomorza 2018/19 - HTML5 - podstawy programowania
e-Learning CoursesCel kursu: Celem kursu jest zapoznanie uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku HTML5 oraz z podstawami tworzenia aplikacji w środowisku JavaScript. Opis kursu: Materiał przedstawiany na kursie będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku HTML5 oraz CSS3 i Java Script. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów. Mile widziane są wcześniejsze doświadczenia w zakresie programowania...
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Zdolni z Pomorza 2017/18 - HTML5 - podstawy programowania
e-Learning CoursesCel kursu: Celem kursu jest zapoznanie uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku HTML5 oraz z podstawami tworzenia aplikacji w środowisku JavaScript. Opis kursu: Materiał przedstawiany na kursie będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku HTML5 oraz CSS3 i Java Script. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów. Mile widziane są wcześniejsze doświadczenia w zakresie programowania...
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Wykorzystanie HPLC do izolacji i badań czystości antybiotyków peptydowych
PublicationPrzedstawiono metodologię izolacji i badania czystości antybiotyków peptydowych z wykorzystaniem wysokosprawnej chromatografii cieczowej (HPLC)
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Separation of fatty acids, their methyl esters and triacylglycerols by non-aqueous electrochromatography and HPLC.
PublicationElektrochromatografię kapilarną (CEC) oraz HPLC w odwróconym układzie faz zastosowano do rozdzielenia wolnych kwasów tłuszczowych, ich estrów metylowych oraz triacylogliceroli TAG. Zaproponowano własną konstrukcję zestawu laboratoryjnego do CEC oraz sposób preparowania mikrokolumn o średnicy 100 mm i długości złoża (Hypersil ODS 3 mm) 200 mm. Z porównania względnych czasów retencji TAG rozdzielanych technikami CEC i HPLC przy użyciu...
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ANALIZA I PROJEKTOWANIE UKŁADÓW STEROWANIA STERAMI STRUMIENIOWYMI STATKÓW Z ZASTOSOWANIEM SYSTEMU Z BAZĄ WIEDZY
PublicationŚwiatowa literatura dostarcza przykładów wskazujących na aktualność tematyki związanej z wykorzystaniem elementów sztucznej inteligencji w zastosowaniach morskich. Komisja Europejska finansuje projekty mające na celu poprawę konkurencyjności przemysłu okrętowego. W rozprawie podjęto tematykę związaną ze wspomaganiem projektowania podsystemów elektroenergetycznych statków. W rozprawie udowodniono przyjętą na wstępie tezę pracy:...
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TiO2 /SrTiO3 and SrTiO3 microspheres decorated with Rh, Ru or Pt nanoparticles: Highly UV–vis responsible photoactivity and mechanism
PublicationA series of TiO2/SrTiO3 and SrTiO3 microspheres decorated by Rh, Ru or Pt NPs were prepared by facile hydrothermal method. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with energy-dispersive Xray (EDX) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), photoluminescence spectrometry (PL), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and...
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Metabolomic and antioxidant properties of different varieties and origins of Dragon fruit
PublicationDragon fruit has appealed much concern from consumers as a novelty fruit with potent nutritional and medicinal benefits. Dragon fruit quality warrants comprehensive evaluation, based on the contents of pigments and health- promoting natural compounds in different varieties. This study was aimed to evaluate the differences among dragon fruit varieties extracted with methanol–water (CD3OD-D2O) and methanol (CD3OD) by proton nuclear magnetic...
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Zdolni z Pomorza 2019/20 - Podstawy budowania stron przy pomocy PHP7
e-Learning CoursesCel kursu: Celem kursu jest zapoznanie uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku PHP7 przy tworzeniu dynamicznie generowanych treści stron internetowych. Opis kursu: Materiał przedstawiany na kursie będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku PHP. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów, oraz tworzenia prostych stron internetowych za pomocą technologii HTML, CSS i JavaScript....
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Zdolni z Pomorza 2020/21 - Rozszerzenie możliwości prezentacji treści stron internetowych przy użyciu skryptów PHP
e-Learning CoursesCel kursu: Celem kursu jest zapoznanie uczniów z podstawami w zakresie programowania w języku PHP7 przy tworzeniu dynamicznie generowanych treści stron internetowych. Opis kursu: Materiał przedstawiany na kursie będzie wprowadzał do zagadnień programowania w języku PHP. Od uczniów wymagana jest podstawowa wiedza w zakresie obsługi komputerów, oraz tworzenia prostych stron internetowych za pomocą technologii HTML, CSS i JavaScript....
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A comparison of the spectrophotometric Winkler method and HPLC technique in the determination of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural in natural honey
PublicationPorównano technikę HPLC i klasyczną metodę spektrofotometryczną Winklera pod względem odzysku, precyzji, wykrywalności i oznaczalności 5-hydroksymetylofurfuralu (HMF) w miodach naturalnych. Zawartości HMF obiema metodami oznaczono w 15 różnych miodach naturalnych. Sześć miodów pochodziło z trójmiejskich punktów handlowych, 9 miodów pozyskano bezpośrednio od pszczelarzy z sześciu pasiek. Testem t-Studenta oszacowano istotność różnic...
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Metodyka korekty programu elucji w kolumnowej chromatografii cieczowej - HPLC/UPC
PublicationUżytkownika aparatu HPLC / UPC oczekuje zgodności przebiegu programu elucji na wlocie do kolumny z zaprogramowana jego postacią. W praktyce - szczególnie z zastosowaniem modułów zasilania kolumny eluentem o programowanym składzie, wyposażonych w tzw. zawory proporcjonujące - mają miejsce odchylenia przebiegu programu elucji od wymaganej postaci. Ich amplituda mierzona w funkcji czasu, zależy od wartości opóźnienia transportowego...
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Molecular transformation of dissolved organic matter in manganese ore-mediated constructed wetlands for fresh leachate treatment
PublicationThe organic matter (OM) and nitrogen in Fresh leachate (FL) from waste compression sites pose environmental and health risks. Even though the constructed wetland (CW) can efficiently remove these pollutants, the molecular-level transformations of dissolved OM (DOM) in FL remain uncertain. This study reports the molecular dynamics of DOM and nitrogen removal during FL treatment in CWs. Two lab-scale vertical-flow CW systems were...
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Deep eutectic solvent-based shaking-assisted extraction for determination of bioactive compounds from Norway spruce roots
PublicationPolyphenolic compounds play an essential role in plant growth, reproduction, and defense mechanisms against pathogens and environmental stresses. Extracting these compounds is the initial step in assessing phytochemical changes, where the choice of extraction method significantly influences the extracted analytes. However, due to environmental factors, analyzing numerous samples is necessary for statistically significant results,...
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Analysis of the influence of polystyrene microplastics and their derivatives on the DNA of human colon epithelial cells HT29 with the comet assay
PublicationWe have been using plastic for almost a century and nowadays a lot of them circulates as pollutants in the environment and still defragmenting to micro and nanoscale. The exposition through the food chain and its precise impact on human health is still not clear. In our study, we tested real food packaging after contact with food products and real thermoinsulation and environmental samples of polystyrene in different model liquids,...