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Electroconducting polymers as a corrosion protection materials review
PublicationAutorzy przywołują 89 pozycji literaturowych dotyczących użycia polimerów elektroaktywnych w ochronie metali przed korozją. Wykazano, że najczęściej wykorzystywany w tym celu jest polipirol. Przytoczone prace dotyczą ochrony stali, aluminium, cynku oraz stopów magnezu.
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Chapter 7: Engineering Thermodynamics and the Carnot Cycle
PublicationThe chapter presents information about thermodynamics and thermodynamic cycles, especially the history and meaning of Carnot Cycle as well as P-v and T-s Diagrams
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Stormwater runoff in the urbanized coastal basin of Gdańsk Urbanized basin of Gdańsk
PublicationAnthropopressure strongly affects the primal water cycle. Alternation of the natural basins imposes changes of drainage patterns, reduction of bioretention, infiltration and base flow. As a result the overland flow predominates and greater runoff rates flow into storm water collection systems and reservoirs. Moreover changing climatic conditions increase the frequency of rapid extreme weather events. Infrastructures of urban areas...
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Use of a wastewater recovery product (struvite) to enhance subtropical seagrass restoration
PublicationSeagrasses are in decline worldwide, and their restoration is relatively expensive and unsuccessful compared to other coastal systems. Fertilization can improve seagrass growth in restoration but can also release nutrients and pollute the surrounding ecosystem. A slow-release fertilizer may reduce excessive nutrient discharge while still providing resources to the seagrass's rhizosphere. In this study, struvite (magnesium ammonium...
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Laser assisted forming of the surface layer of Al-Si alloy at cryogenic conditions.
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wpływ powierzchniowego laserowego przetapiania w warunkach kriogenicznych na mikrostrukturę, mikrotwardość i własności korozyjne stopu AlSi13Mg1CuNi. Stwierdzono korzystny wpływ obróbki laserowej na mikrostrukturę, mikrotwardość i odporność na zużycie ścierne badanego stopu aluminium.
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Friction induced vibrations in sliding of monolithic alumina
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań wzbudzania się (i ewentualnie - zaniku) drgań mechanicznych towarzyszących tarciu ślizgowemu próbek o płaskiej powierzchni styku, wykonanych z monolitycznego tlenku aluminium. Badano wpływ wymuszeń tribologicznych oraz dynamicznych cech układu badawczego na przebieg zjawiska.
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The effect of polyamide PA12 and polyester PBT blocks' lengths on the structure and propertries of multiblock terpoly(amide-block-ester-block-amide) (TPAEA)
PublicationThe ternary multiblock system terpoly(amide-b-ester-b-amide) (TPAEA) of the chemical structure: poly[(oligoamide-6.36)-block-(tetramethylene terephthalate)-block-laurolactam)] -(PA6.36-b-PBT-b-PA12)n- has been obtained (Table 1). In this system the third component (PBT block here), characterized with the proper molecular weight, is dissolved in hard phase of PA12 blocks and partially dissolved in soft phase of PA6.36. The effects...
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Effects of different external carbon sources and electron acceptors on interactions between denitrification and phosphorus removal in BNR processes
PublicationThe effects of two different external carbon sources (acetate, ethanol) and electron acceptors (dissolved oxygen, nitrate and nitrite) were investigated under aerobic and anoxic conditions with non-acclimated process biomass from a full-scale biological nutrient removal activated sludge system. When acetate was added as an external carbon source, phosphate release was observed even in the presence of electron acceptors. The release...
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Computational fluid dynamics simulation of heat transfer from densely packed gold nanoparticles to isotropic media
PublicationThis work aims to determine and compare heat generation and propagation of densely packed gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) induced by a resonant laser beam (532 nm) according to the Mie theory. The heat flux propagation is transferred into the materials, which here are: silica glass; soda-lime-silica glass; borosilicate glass; polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA); polycarbonate (PC); and polydimetylosiloxane (PDMS). This analysis aims to...
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Comparative study of a bottoming SRC and ORC for Joule–Brayton cycle cooling modular HTR exergy losses, fluid-flow machinery main dimensions, and partial loads
PublicationEnergy conversion efficiency increase in power plants with high-temperature gas-cooled reactors via implementation of the bottoming cycle was investigated under nominal and minimal thermal load of a high-temperature reactor (HTR). Heat transfer surface area and turbine outlet volumetric flow rate in bottoming cycles was also investigated. Water and two low-boiling point working fluids (ammonia and ethanol) were analyzed. Analyzed...
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Network Graph Transformation Providing Fast Calculation of Paths for Resilient Routing
PublicationProtection of transmission against failures can be appropriately dealt with by alternative paths. However, common schemes (e.g., Bhandaris scheme) are characterized by a remarkable delay while determining the transmission paths. This in turn may have a serious impact on serving dynamic demands (characterized by relatively short duration time). As a remedy to this problem, we introduce an approach to pre-compute the sets of disjoint...
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Studies on optical transmittance of boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond films
PublicationThickness is one of the most important parameters in many applications using thin layers. This article describes thickness determination of a boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) grown on fused silica glass. A spectroscopic measurement system has been used. A high refractive index (2.3 at 550nm) was achieved for NCD films. The thickness of NCD samples has been determined from the transmission spectrum.
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Laser Welding of UNS S33207 Hyper-Duplex Stainless Steel to 6061 Aluminum Alloy Using High Entropy Alloy as a Filler Material
PublicationThe high entropy alloy (HEA) filler used during the fabrication method determines the reliability of HEAs for steel-aluminum dissimilar alloy configuration. HEAs have a direct impact on the formation of intermetallic compounds (IMC) formed by the interaction of iron (Fe) and aluminum (Al), and influence the size of the joint’s interaction zone. A novel welding process for Fe-Al alloy joints was developed to prevent the development...
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Virulence analysis and antibiotic resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates from hospitalised patients in Poland
PublicationKlebsiella pneumoniae (KP) is a nosocomial pathogen causing difficult-to-treat infections. The presence of virulence genes and antibiotic resistance of 109 KP isolates from hospitalized patients were investigated. Among them, 68.8% were multi-drug resistant (MDR) and 59.6% produced extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs). Metallo-β-lactamases (MBLs) were produced by 22% of isolates (mainly from anus), including 16.5% of isolates...
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Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Polyurethane Flexible Adhesive in Reduction of Structural Vibrations
PublicationThe aim of the present study is to consider the idea of using polyurethane flexible adhesive in to reduce the vibrations in structures exposed to dynamic loads and evaluate their damping properties in relation to large deformations. Firstly, two aluminium cantilever beams, simulating structural elements (without and with polyurethane layer in the form of tape), were analysed, in order to check the damping of the unconstrained polymer...
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Chromium FTW dataset
Open Research DataThis dataset contains the results of chromium and nutrients (N and PO4-P) removal in floating treatment wetland microcosm experiment with two cosmopolitan species of parennials: Phragmites australis and Iris pseudacorus.
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Colloidal transport of lipid digesta in human and porcine small intestinal mucus
PublicationSmall intestinal mucus transport of food-derived particulates has not been extensively studied, despite mucus being a barrier nutrients need to cross before absorption. We used complex dispersions of digesta obtained from simulated, dynamic gastrointestinal digestion of yogurt to examine the penetrability of human and porcine mucus to the particles formed of lipolysis products. Quantitative, time-lapse confocal microscopy revealed...
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Prebiotics and probiotics in food
PublicationNowadays, food is not only used to satisfy hunger and is a source of nutrients, but is also considered a factor that directly affects human health. Consumers are looking for high-quality products that contain bioactive ingredients that affect the proper functioning of the body and good mood. Functional foods, which must exhibit health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet, are becoming increasingly popular among health-conscious...
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Corrosion resistance evaluation of Al-based alloys by means of dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań stopów aluminium wykonane za pomocą dynamicznej elektrochemicznej spektroskopii. Na podstawie uzyskanych widm impedancyjnych zostały pokazane zmiany parametrów elektrycznego schematu zastępczego z potencjałem. Stwierdzono, że dodatek magnezu do badanego stopu obniża właściwości przeciwkorozyjne stopu.
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Abundance and biomass of bacteria in two Arctic glacial fjords
PublicationTotal numbers and biomass of bacterioplankton in water in two glacial fjords off west Spitsbergen have been studied. Samples were collected from different water depth layers - from the surface to 80-90 m. Total bacterial number (TBN), biomass and morphological structure were determined by the acridine orange direct count method. The highest values of TBN and biomass in the water column were found on stations situated adjacent...
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SEM images of Ni-Mo2CTx/Mo3AlC2 before and after catalytic dry reforming of methane
Open Research DataThe dataset includes SEM images of Ni-Mo2CTx/Mo2Ga2C catalysts before and after the dry reforming of methane.
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Ocena sprawności cyklu roboczego Pojazdu do Usuwania Odpadów z Pojemników na podstawie danych eksploatacyjnych
PublicationW artykule przedstawiona została metoda oceny sprawności cyklu roboczego śmieciarki. Wykorzystując dane eksploatacyjne wyznaczono dwa reprezentatywne cykle i na ich podstawie obliczono zarówno sprawność całego cyklu, jak i jego poszczególnych faz. Porównano wartości energii potrzebnej do opróżniania pojemników, energii do zagęszczania odpadów oraz energii z paliwa. Przedstawiono przebiegi mierzonych i obliczonych wartości w czasie...
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The paired-domination and the upper paired-domination numbers of graphs
PublicationIn this paper we obtain the upper bound for the upper paired-domination number and we determine the extremal graphs achieving this bound. Moreover we determine the upper paired- domination number for cycles.
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The influence of moderate pressure and subzero temperature on the shelf life of minced cod, salmon, pork and beef meat
PublicationThe effect of moderate pressure at subzero temperature on natural microflora of minced cod, salmony, pork and beef meat was studied. Pressure of 193 MPa at –20 °C caused reduction of total bacterial count in pork and beef meat by 1.1 and 0.6 log cycles, respectively, and by about 1.5 log cycles in fish meat. Under these conditions the psychrophilic and psychrotophic bacteria were below the detection limit (<10CFU/g of sample) in...
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Możliwości łączenia elementów rurowych z wykorzystaniem technologii nagniatania otworów
PublicationW opracowaniu przedstawiono możliwość użycia głowic nagniatających do otworów w wytwarzaniu złączy rurowych z aluminium AA6060. Zamieszczono wyniki badań laboratoryjnych wpływu konstrukcyjnych i technologicznych parametrów złącza, jak długość i szerokość pierścieni oraz naddatek nagniatania, na wartość osiowej siły rozłączającej.
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Removal of selected sulfonamides and sulfonamide resistance genes from wastewater in full-scale constructed wetlands
PublicationSulfonamides are high-consumption antibiotics that reach the aquatic environment. The threat related to their presence in wastewater and the environment is not only associated with their antibacterial properties, but also with risk of the spread of drug resistance in bacteria. Therefore, the aim of this work was to evaluate the occurrence of eight commonly used sulfonamides, sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1–3) and integrase genes...
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Determination of denaturation temperature of connective tissue proteins by viscometric measurements.
Open Research DataViscometric denaturation temperature of connective tissue proteins was determined by measuring viscosity with a Brookfield viscometer, using a LV SC4 - 18, 25 or LV3 spindle and shear rates from 50 to 110 s-1 (Fig.1). Freeze-dried protein samples were dissolved in 0.5 M acetic acid at 4 °C and concentration of 20 mg/mL. The solution was stirred with...
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Analiza zniszczenia noża.
PublicationPrzedmiotem analizy była ocena przyczyn zniszczenia noża kuchennego, wykonanego z nierdzewnej stali z rączką drewnianą i nitowaniem ze stopu aluminium. Podano wyniki przeprowadzonych numerycznych obliczeń wytrzymałościowych. Wykazano, że przyczyną zniszczenia noża było nieprawidłowe usytuowanie otworu pod nit w cześci chwytowej noża.
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Structural characterization of plasmenylcholine photooxidation products.
PublicationZbadano fotoutlenianie PPlsC w obecności rozpuszczalnego w wodzie sensybilizatora (uczulacza) jakim jest tetrasulfonian ftalocyjaniny zawierający aluminium(III). Stosując metody chromatograficzne (HPLC) wyizolowano, zidentyfikowano oraz scharakteryzowano zasadnicze produkty powstające w obecności tlenu podczas ciągłego naświetlania światłem widzialnym o długości fali 610nm.
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Cyclic voltammetry curves of the V2O5 nanorods (Na-ion batteries)
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the next thirty cycles voltammetry curves for the V2O5 nanorods obtained by the sol-gel method. The cyclic voltammetry was measured using the AUTOLAB 302N potentiostat-galvanostat. The measurements were carried out in a voltage range of 2 V to 4 V vs. Na/Na+ at a scan rate of 1 mV/s. As an electrolyte 1M NaPF6 was applied.
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Cyclic voltammetry curves of the V2O5 nanocrystals (Na-ion batteries)
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the next thirty cycles voltammetry curves for the V2O5 nanocrystals obtained by the sol-gel method. The cyclic voltammetry was measured using the AUTOLAB 302N potentiostat-galvanostat. The measurements were carried out in a voltage range of 2 V to 4 V vs. Na/Na+ at a scan rate of 1 mV/s. As an electrolyte 1M NaPF6 was applied.
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Optimal conditions of naphthoquinones separation from carnivorous plants extracts using thin-layer chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography
PublicationDroseraceae plants are owned by the family of carnivorous plants, which in an unusual way adapt to environments poor in nutrients. Droseraceae obtain essential nutrients catching insects and other small invertebrantes. Plumbagin, chloroplumbagin, ramentaceon and droseron are naphthoquinones, which could be found in leaves and shoots of plants from Droseraceae family. In the literature there are a lot of information about the pharmacological...
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Reemission of inorganic pollution from permafrost? A freshwater hydrochemistry study in the lower Kolyma basin (North-East Siberia)
PublicationPermafrost regions are under particular pressure from climate change resulting in widespread landscape changes, which impact also freshwater chemistry. We investi- gated a snapshot of hydrochemistry in various freshwater environments in the lower Kolyma river basin (North-East Siberia, continuous permafrost zone) to explore the mobility of metals, metalloids and non-metals resulting from permafrost thaw. Partic- ular attention...
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Tuning of the plasmon resonance location in Au nanostructures coated with a ultrathin film of Al2O3 – Optical measurements and FDTD simulations
PublicationThe Au nanostructures have been coated with an ultra-thin films of amorphous aluminium oxide. Optical absorption spectra show the influence of the thickness of Al2O3 on plasmon resonance wavelength. The observed red-shift of the resonance location with the increase of the thickness of the Al2O3 film, can be explained by the change in the dielectric function of this film. It allows control of the optical spectra of the coated particles....
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Toward Fast Calculation of Communication Paths for Resilient Routing
PublicationUtilization of alternate communication paths is a common technique to provide protection of transmission against failures of network nodes/links. However, a noticeable delay is encountered when calculating the relevant sets of disjoint paths using the available algorithms (e.g., using Bhandari’s approach). This, in turn, may have a serious impact on the ability of a network to serve dynamic demands...
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Report no: WOiO /II/46/2015 - Construction node verification test, estimation of breaking load (shear force) and destruction form
PublicationA new generation of tanks for LNG transportation has been designed. Mass reduction forced our customer to use three different materials: austenitic steel, aluminium alloy and LNG compressed wood between them. The expertise concerns structural node between tank foundation and suspension. Expertise contains: description of object of test, test principals, results and conclusions
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Nonlinearity shaping in nanostructured glass-diamond hybrid materials for optical fiber preforms
PublicationNanodiamond integration with optical fibers has proved a compelling methodology for magneto-optics. We reveal that the applicability of nanodiamonds in nonlinear optics goes beyond the previous demonstrations of frequency converters. Instead, we exploit the recently reported volumetric integration of nanodiamonds along the optical fiber core and show that the nonlinear response of glasses can be manipulated by nanodiamonds. By...
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Nitrogen fraction fluctuation during wastewater treatment in a multistage treatment wetland
PublicationAlthough the size of pollutants discharged to a WWTP plays an important and often underestimated role in characterizing treat ability and hence the degree of contaminant removal of wastewater. From one hend In order to obtain efficient nitrogen removal in thedenitrification process, sufficient amounts of bioavailable carbon source should be ensured bur for the other hand in TWs, particulates from the wastewater are naturally trapped...
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An O ( n log n ) algorithm for finding edge span of cacti
PublicationLet G=(V,E) be a nonempty graph and xi be a function. In the paper we study the computational complexity of the problem of finding vertex colorings c of G such that: (1) |c(u)-c(v)|>=xi(uv) for each edge uv of E; (2) the edge span of c, i.e. max{|c(u)-c(v)|: uv belongs to E}, is minimal. We show that the problem is NP-hard for subcubic outerplanar graphs of a very simple structure (similar to cycles) and polynomially solvable for...
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Evaluation of the efficiency of the duty cycle of refuse collection vehicle based on real-world data
PublicationIn this paper a method of the efficiency evaluation of the duty cycle of Refuse Collection Vehicle is presented. Using real world data, two representative duty cycles were analysed. Total cycle efficiency was calculated, as well as the efficiency of particular cycle phases. Then, energy needed to collect and compact the waste and energy from fuel were compared. Measured and calculated values were shown on the diagrams illustrating...
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Utlenianie anodowe biostopu Ti6Al4V w aspekcie jego zastosowań w implantacji
PublicationStop tytanu z aluminium i wanadem jest jednym z najczęściej używanych stopów tytanu w implantologii. Ti6Al4V charakteryzuje się dobrymi właściwościami i jest względnie tani. Na stopie wytworzono warstwy metodą anodowania, przy zastosowaniu trzech różnych elektrolitów i różnych parametrów procesu. Na wszystkich próbkach otrzymano nanorurki.
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Incorporation of the sulfur cycle in sustainable nitrogen removal systems - A review
PublicationIn wastewater treatment systems, sulfur (S) removal processes are generally based on heterotrophic sulfate (SO42−) reduction by sulfate reducing bacteria and S-dependent autotrophic denitrification by sulfur oxidizing bacteria. A combination of either two cycles (N and S) or three cycles (N, S and C) appears to be a viable approach to sustainable wastewater treatment, resulting in energy savings and reduction of sludge production....
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Catalytic impact of alloyed Al on the corrosion behavior of Co50Ni23Ga26Al1.0 magnetic shape memory alloy and catalysis applications for efficient electrochemical H2 generation
PublicationThe electrochemical and corrosion behaviour of Co50Ni23Ga27-xAlx (x = 0 and 1.0 wt%) magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMAs) was studied in 0.5 M NaCl solutions using various electrochemical techniques. Results showed remarkable activation of the tested MSMA toward pitting corrosion upon alloying it with Al. XPS examination confirmed the activation influence of alloyed Al. It proved that the presence of Al in the alloy's matrix weakens...
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Corrosion Properties of Dissimilar AA6082/AA6060 Friction Stir Welded Butt Joints in Different NaCl Concentrations
PublicationA solid-state friction stir welding method which is increasingly used in the marine and shipbuilding industry, has been developed to produce welds with high mechanical properties. In seawater, the oxide layer of aluminium is attacked by Cl− ions resulting in its disruption and formation of pitting corrosion. It is particularly important to determine the electrochemical properties of the produced welds and to evaluate the efect...
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Measurement report: Spatial variations in ionic chemistry and water-stable isotopes in the snowpack on glaciers across Svalbard during the 2015–2016 snow accumulation season
PublicationThe Svalbard archipelago, located at the Arctic sea-ice edge between 74 and 81∘ N, is ∼60 % covered by glaciers. The region experiences rapid variations in atmospheric flow during the snow season (from late September to May) and can be affected by air advected from both lower and higher latitudes, which likely impact the chemical composition of snowfall. While long-term changes in Svalbard snow chemistry have been documented in...
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Determination of the width of the carrier recombination zone in organiclight emitting diodes.
PublicationW pracy mierzono kwantową wydajność elektroluminescencji w diodach dwuwarstwowych z różną grubością emitera w postaci warstwy hydroksychinolinowego kompleksu aluminium (Alq3). Stwierdzono, że szerokość strefy rekombinacji ładunku maleje ze wzrostem natężenia pola elektrycznego od 70 nm(dla E=0.75MV/cm do 40 nm (dla E=1.MV/cm).
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Wpływ dawkowania pasty ściernej na intensywność docierania próbek płaskich
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań intensywności docierania próbek płaskich ze stopu aluminium, brązu aluminiowego i żeliwa sferoidalnego na docierarce jednotarczowej. Analizowano wpływ okresowego dawkowania elektrokorundowej pasty ściernej na wydajność obróbki w funkcji czasu, w zależności od położenia próbek w separatorach oraz liczby próbek docieranych jednocześnie i wywieranego nacisku jednostkowego.
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The influence of α,ω-diols and SiO2 particles on CO2 absorption and NH3 escaping during carbon dioxide capture in ammonia solutions
PublicationAmmonia solutions are widely used solvents for CO2 capture. However, a significant disadvantage of these solvents is secondary pollution of the purified gas stream by desorbed ammonia. In this work, α,ω-diols, and colloidal silica have been proposed to reduce this undesired effect. Ammonia solutions with the addition of ethylene glycol (EG), 1,3-propanediol (PRD), 1,4-butanediol (BUD), 1,5-pentanediol (PED), or 1,6-hexanediol (HED)...
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Advancing sustainable wastewater management: A comprehensive review of nutrient recovery products and their applications
PublicationWastewater serves as a vital resource for sustainable fertilizer production, particularly in the recovery of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). This comprehensive study explores the recovery chain, from technology to final product reuse. Biomass growth is the most cost-effective method, valorizing up to 95 % of nutrients, although facing safety concerns. Various techniques enable the recovery of 100 % P and up to 99 % N, but challenges...
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Microscopic and Spectroscopic Imaging and Thermal Analysis of Acrylates, Silicones and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Adhesive Transdermal Patches
PublicationDermal or transdermal patches are increasingly becoming a noteworthy alternative ascarriers for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which makes their detailed physicochemical evaluation essential for pharmaceutical development. This paper demonstrates mid-infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy with complementary microscopic methods (SEM, optical and confocal Raman microscopy) and differential scanning calorimetry...