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Processing, Performance Properties, and Storage Stability of Ground Tire Rubber Modified by Dicumyl Peroxide and Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers
PublicationIn this paper, ground tire rubber was modified with dicumyl peroxide and a variable content (in the range of 0–15 phr) of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers characterized by different vinyl acetate contents (in the range of 18–39 wt.%). Modification of ground tire rubber was performed via an auto-thermal extrusion process in which heat was generated during internal shearing of the material inside the extruder barrel. The processing,...
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Hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents as “green” extraction media for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aqueous samples
PublicationThe paper presents novel nonionic and hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents which were synthesized from natural compounds, i.e., thymol, ±camphor, decanoic and 10-undecylenic acids. Fundamental physicochemical properties of the synthesized deep eutectic solvents were determined, followed by their application as extractants in ultrasound-assisted dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction to isolate and enrich polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...
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Characterization of home-made and regional fruit wines by evaluation of correlation between selected chemical parameters
PublicationSince the last decade of the 20th century, there has been rising interest in the production of fruit wines, as evidenced by the high number of published papers and books covering this matter. When aiming to produce quality fruit wines, it is essential to evaluate the analytical parameters of the beverage. In this context, there are a large number of analyses for the evaluation of wines and fruit wines. This article characterizes...
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An Impact of Environmental Disturbances on Combined Cycle Power Plant Control
PublicationCombined cycle power plants operate at thermal efficiency approaching 60 percent. In the same time their performance presents several problems that have to be addressed. E.g. gas turbines are very sensitive to backpressure exerted on them by the heat recovery steam generators as well as to ambient pressure and temperature.
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.0, b=0.11) and (C=5.7, b=0.32) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.4, b=0.26) and (C=2.1, b=0.14) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.1, b=0.14) and (C=5.7, b=0.32) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.0, b=0.11) and (C=2.1, b=0.14) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.5, b=0.37) and (C=5.7, b=0.32) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.1, b=0.14) and (C=5.5, b=0.37) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.0, b=0.11) and (C=5.5, b=0.37) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.8, b=0.25) and (C=2.0, b=0.11) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.8, b=0.25) and (C=2.1, b=0.14) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.8, b=0.25) and (C=5.5, b=0.37) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.4, b=0.26) and (C=2.0, b=0.11) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.4, b=0.26) and (C=5.7, b=0.32) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.8, b=0.25) and (C=5.7, b=0.32) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.4, b=0.26) and (C=5.5, b=0.37) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=2.4, b=0.26) and (C=2.8, b=0.25) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two directional control valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first DCV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=7.30, b=0.49) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.30, b=0.38) and (C=6.40, b=0.45) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=5.30, b=0.38) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=6.20, b=0.38) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=3.30, b=0.40) and (C=6.20, b=0.38) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=6.20, b=0.38) and (C=7.30, b=0.49) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=3.30, b=0.40) and (C=6.40, b=0.45) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.30, b=0.38) and (C=3.30, b=0.40) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=3.30, b=0.40) and (C=7.30, b=0.49) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.30, b=0.38) and (C=7.30, b=0.49) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=3.30, b=0.40) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=4.40, b=0.42) and (C=6.40, b=0.45) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=6.40, b=0.45) and (C=7.30, b=0.49) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=5.30, b=0.38) and (C=6.20, b=0.38) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Determination of flow properties of a serial connection of two pneumatic elements with (C=6.40, b=0.45) and (C=6.20, b=0.38) from changes in air pressure in a tank being emptied
Open Research DataThe aim of the study was to determine the flow properties of serial connection of pneumatic components.The experiments were to measure the pressure changes in a being emptied tank for two pressure relief valves arranged in-line. Four test configurations were used: (1) being emptied tank -> the first PRV -> ambient atmosphere, (2) being emptied...
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Tailoring Graphene to Achieve Negative Poisson's Ratio Properties
PublicationGraphene can be made auxetic through the introduction of vacancy defects. This results in the thinnest negative Poisson's ratio material at ambient conditions known so far, an effect achieved via a nanoscale de-wrinkling mechanism that mimics the behavior at the macroscale exhibited by a crumpled sheet of paper when stretched.
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Heavy metal accumulation and distribution in Phragmites australis seedlings tissues originating from natural and urban catchment
PublicationThe retention of heavy metal (HM) was studied in root and rhizomes (BLG), stems (ST), and leaves (LF) of Phragmites australis (common reed) seedlings collected from different locations, differing in the scale of anthropogenic interference. The analysis includes the reference samples of sediments in uncontaminated lake Garczonki and contaminated roadside ditch in Cieplewo. The concentrations of Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Ni, and Cr were analyzed...
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Distinct cellular uptake patterns of two anticancer unsymmetrical bisacridines and their metabolic transformation in tumor cells.
PublicationUnsymmetrical bisacridines (UAs) represent a novel class of anticancer agents. Their high cytotoxicity towards multiple human cancer cell lines and inhibition of human tumor xenograft growth in nude mice signal their potential for cancer treatment. Therefore, the mechanism of their strong biological activity is broadly investigated. Here, we explore the efflux and metabolism of UAs, as both strongly contribute to the development...
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Volatile Compound Emissions from Stereolithography Three-Dimensional Printed Cured Resin Models for Biomedical Applications
PublicationStereolithography three-dimensional printing is used increasingly in biomedical applications to create components for use in healthcare and therapy. The exposure of patients to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from cured resins represents an element of concern in such applications. Here, we investigate the biocompatibility in relation to inhalation exposure of volatile emissions of three different cured commercial resins...
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Development and validation of a GC–MS/MS method for the determination of 11 amphetamines and 34 synthetic cathinones in whole blood
PublicationPurpose Psychoactive compounds that contain a phenylethylamine structure (such as amphetamine-type stimulants and synthetic cathinones) are one of the major classes of stimulants on the recreational drug market. Approximately 670 new psychoactive substances (NPS) are monitored only in Europe; however, new psychoactive compounds are being developed for illicit trade each year. In this context, the development of new analytical procedures...
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A tetragonal polymorph of SrMn2P2 made under high pressure – theory and experiment in harmony
PublicationFollowing the predictions of total energy calculations, a tetragonal SrMn2P2 phase is proposed and successfully formed under high pressure. At ambient pressure, SrMn2P2 adopts the primitive trigonal La2O3 structure type (space group P[3 with combining macron]m1). However, the results of total energy calculations indicate that SrMn2P2 should be more stable in the tetragonal ThCr2Si2 structure type (space group I4/mmm) than in its...
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Vibration-Based Investigation of a Historic Bell Tower to Understand the Occurrence of Damage
PublicationABSTRACT The paper presents a survey of the historic Arch-cathedral bell tower in Vilnius induced by the appearance of cracks in the structure after a new bell system installation. An attempt is undertaken to identify the reason for the crack occurrence and to check a possible crack influence on global structural behaviour. The research is based on dynamic measurements made in the tower during ambient vibrations and during vibrations...
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Study on applicability of two modal identification techniques in irrelevant cases
PublicationStudy on applicability of two modal identification techniques in irrelevant cases is made in this paper. The following techniques are considered: Peak Picking based on correlation analysis (PP-CA), dedicated for ambient vibrations and Eigensystem Realization Algorithm (ERA), formulated for free decay vibrations investigation. Irrelevant cases are found when analyzed signals are different than recommended to a given technique. The...
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Exposure scenario and risk assessment of infants and newborns to bisphenols and their derivatives from diapers
PublicationNewborns and infants are more sensitive to harmful compounds such as bisphenols and their derivatives because of their not fully developed detoxification mechanism. Exposure to these substances can lead to developmental problems and health consequences in adulthood. Since disposable baby diapers are used from the first days of life and remain in contact with the baby skin, it seems important to monitor the levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals...
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Electrodes consisting of PEDOT modified by Prussian Blue analogues deposited onto titania nanotubes – Their highly improved capacitance
PublicationIn this work we present the outstanding energy storage of prepared inorganic-organic heterojunction where hydrogenated ordered titania nanotubes (H-TiO2NT) were modified by the hybrid made of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (pEDOT) and iron hexacyanoferrate centres (Fehcf, Prussian Blue). The material TiO2NT/pEDOT:Fechf was obtained electrochemically by means of: anodization, hydrogenation and finally, electropolymerization of...
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Defining a novel domain that provides an essential contribution to site-specific interaction of Rep protein with DNA
PublicationAn essential feature of replication initiation proteins is their ability to bind to DNA. In this work, we describe a new domain that contributes to a replication initiator sequence-specific interaction with DNA. Applying biochemical assays and structure prediction methods coupled with DNA–protein crosslinking, mass spectrometry, and construction and analysis of mutant proteins, we identified that the replication initiator of the...
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Design and Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of TiO2-Lanthanides Systems and Evaluation of Photocatalytic Activity under UV-LED Light Irradiation
PublicationThe TiO2-Eu and TiO2-La systems were successfully synthesized using the microwave method. Based on the results of X-ray diffraction analysis, it was found that regardless of the analyzed systems, two crystal structures were noted for the obtained samples: anatase and rutile. The analysis, such as XPS and EDS, proved that the doped lanthanum and europium nano-particles are present only on the TiO2 surface without disturbing the...
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Evaluation of the Impact of Storage Conditions on the Biogenic Amines Profile in Opened Wine Bottles
PublicationA survey of biogenic amine (BA) profiles in opened wine bottles has been established to monitor the level of biogenic amines (BAs) in opened bottles against time and other conditions. Bottles of red and white wine were submitted to different temperatures, stopper type (screw cap, cork), and use of vacuum devices. A total of six wines made from a variety of grapes were obtained from vineyards from regions across Poland. Dispersive...
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Concentration of Potentially Bioactive Compounds in Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oils from Various Sources by Using LC-MS and Multivariate Data Analysis
PublicationHigh quality extra virgin olive oils represent an optimal source of nutraceuticals. The European Union (EU) is the world’s leading olive oil producer, with the Mediterranean region as the main contributor. This makes the EU the greatest exporter and consumer of olive oil in the world. However, small olive oil producers also contribute to olive oil production. Beneficial effects on human health of extra virgin olive oil are well...
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Piotr Konieczka prof. dr hab. inż.
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A novel degree-hour method for rational design loading
PublicationCooling degree-hours (CDH) received the broadest application in evaluation of the ambient air cooling efficiency in power engineering (engine intake air cooling systems) and air conditioning. The current CDH numbers are defined as a drop in air temperature multiplied by associated time duration of performance and their summarized annual number is used to estimate the annual effect achieved due to sucked air cooling in power plants...