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Improving AFM images with harmonic interference by spectral analysis
PublicationPrzedstawiono sposób usunięcia zakłóceń pojawiających się na obrazach uzyskiwanych z mikroskopu sił atomowych (AFM). Przybliżono kilka metod stosowanych do redukcji zakłóceń w obrazach. Następnie opisano zidentyfikowane zakłócenia harmoniczne oraz zaproponowany sposób ich znaczącej redukcji. W pracy zamieszczono szereg obrazów uzyskanych z mikroskopu AFM ilustrujących efekty powodowane zakłóceniami oraz skuteczność zaproponowanej...
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Light microscopy observation of emergent macrophytes in floating treatment wetlands combined with microbial fuel cells (FTW-MFC): heavy metals loaded treatments
Open Research DataThis dataset presents the light microscope images of emergent plants (Phragmites australis and Iris pseudacorus) used in floating treatment wetlands combined with microbial fuel cells (FTW-MFC) systems for wastewater treatment and bioenergy generation.
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TEM (transmission electron microscopy) images and elemental mapping EDX (energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) of bulk boron and borophene obtained during ball milling
Open Research DataThese data contain TEM (transmission electron microscopy) images with corresponding elemental mapping EDX of bulk boron and borophene flakes after the ball-milling process (450 rpm, 6 h, 1 g). The data were collected to investigate the structure and morphology of the materials.
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Scanning Electron Microscopy Facility
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Kazimierz Darowicki prof. dr hab. inż.
PeopleStudia wyższe ukończyłem w czerwcu 1981 roku po zdaniu egzaminu dyplomowego i obronie pracy magisterskiej. Opiekunem pracy magisterskiej był dr hab. inż. Tadeusz Szauer. W roku 1991, 27 listopada uzyskałem stopień naukowy broniąc pracę doktorską zatytułowaną „Symulacyjna i korelacyjna analiza widm immitancyjnych inhibitowanej reakcji elektrodowej”. Promotorem pracy był prof. dr hab. inż. Józef Kubicki (Wydział Chemiczny...
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Fingerprint structure studies with semi-contact AFM
Open Research DataThe work [1] presents many, sometimes even surprising examples of the use of atomic force microscopy in modern forensics. Some of them are projectile tests using the characteristic scratch patterns created by the firing pin on the primer. There are more and more suggestions in the literature for the use of atomic force microscopy in dactyloscopy [2]....
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Integrated circuit structure surface images obtained with contact capacitive imaging technique
Open Research DataThe measurements were done using NTEGRA Prima (NT-MDT) device. CSG 10Pt probe.
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Examples of AFM applications in liquid environment
Open Research DataImportant advantage of atomic force microscopy (also tunneling microscopy) is the ability to work in different environments (vacuum, controlled atmosphere, liquid environment). The last one, open interesting possibilities, such as imaging of delicate biological materials in their natural state. The use of electrochemical mode allows for the modification...
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The topography of carbon black-polylactide composite 3D printed electrodes after femtosecond laser ablation
Open Research DataThis dataset contains a series of scanning electron microscopy images revealing the topography of 3D printed carbon black-polylactide composite electrodes after laser ablation with a femtosecond laser. Different laser powers were investigated, namely: 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The CB-PLA electrodes were 3D printed using an Ender printer. Femtosecond laser NKT Photonics, Origami XP parameters: power at 100%...
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The scanning tunnelling micrographs of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite
Open Research DataThe dataset contains the results imaging of a sample of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite obtained using scanning tunneling microscopy. The above variant of scanning probe microscopy is one of the most convenient research techniques at atomic scales. The file contains images corresponding to increasing magnifications from the 1 um scale to a few nanometers....
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Au nanoparticles identifiction with the use of AFM Volta potential mapping
Open Research DataThe specific physical, chemical and electrochemical electrical properties of gold nanoparticles have led to their extensive use as high-performance chemical and biochemical sensors. The described properties relate to surface plasmon resonance, fluorescence quenching or enhancement, high electrical conductivity and light scattering. The described nanoparticles...
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Results of AFM examination of acrylic bone cements incorporating various components
Open Research DataThe database contains the images of the surface topography of modified bone cements observed with the atomic force microscopy (AFM). The following modifications were evaluated: the addition of biodegradable components (including chitosan, cellulose, tricalcium phosphate, polydioxanone or magnesium), the addition of bioactive components (bioglasses)...
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AFM investigation of electrode fabricated by 3D printing
Open Research Data3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has enjoyed great interest in recent years due to the versatility of this method of producing various shapes and details. Due to the possibility of precise control of the shape and composition of the printed elements, the discussed technique can be widely used in electrochemistry, including electrochemical...
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TEM micrographs of V2O5 nanostructures
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the TEM images of V2O5 nanostructures obtained by the sol-gel method.
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Influence of bio-polyols with different molecular weight on properites of PUR-PIR foams
Open Research DataThis work attempts to validate the possibility of replacing petrochemical polyols with previously synthesized bio-polyols and their impact on the structure and properties of rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate (PUR-PIR). The influence of bio-polyols addition on foam properties was investigated by mechanical testing, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy...
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The AFM micrographs of isotropic etching silicon substrates (111)
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of isotropic etching silicon substrates (111). The silicon wafers were etched in a mixture of nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and acetic acid in the ratio of 40:1:15. The soaking time for the substrates was from 20 to 90 seconds
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Wpływ zawartości grafitu na właściwości mechaniczne warstw hybrydowych Ni-P/Si3N4/grafit osadzonych na stopie AW-7075 metodą redukcji chemicznej.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wpływ obecności grafitu jako fazy dyspersyjnej na właściwości mechaniczne warstw hybrydowych Ni-P/Si3N4/grafit, które osadzono metodą redukcji chemicznej na stopie glinu AW-7075. Wykonano badania morfologii powierzchni warstw metodą mikroskopii świetlnej i skaningowej. Dalszą część pracy stanowiły badania mechaniczne, czyli pomiary mikrotwardości warstw oraz ich adhezji do aluminiowego podłoża, a także analizy wpływu...
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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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Images revealing the effect of local femtosecond laser ablation of conductive poly(lactic acid) 3D printed electrodes
Open Research DataThe dataset reveals the images of the femtosecond laser (FSL) ablation at the surface of commercially available carbon black-filled poly(lactic acid) 3D printed electrode. The process is used for the increase of the charge transfer of this electrode in electrochemical studies.
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Impedance Studies of Phosphate-iron Glasses Containing Niobium and Titanium
PublicationThe ac and dc conductivity in phosphate-iron-niobate glasses with addition of titanium oxide was investigated as a function of temperature and frequency with the use of impedance spectroscopy. The topography and microstructure of glasses were investigated by the means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and confocal microscopy methods. The obtained results show that all samples are amorphous but they...
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Validation of polyurethane-wood composites properties
Open Research DataThis study focuses on the development of the PU-WC manufacturing method, the determination of properties of this type of composite, and the indication of its potential application. The mechanical properties of PU-WC were characterized by flexural tests. To determine the thermal properties, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and thermogravimetric analysis...
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The AFM micrographs of V2O5 single crystals
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of V2O5 single crystals. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The As-prepared films were deposited on a quartz glass substrate and were annealing at 600°C under synthetic air.
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Microstructure and Dielectric Properties of Barium-vanadate Glasses
PublicationThe ac and dc conductivity in barium-vanadate glasses was investigated as a function of temperature and frequency with the use of impedance spectroscopy. The topography and microstructure of glasses were investigated by the means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) methods. The XRD results show that all samples are amorphous but microscopy investigation reveals that glasses with greater amount of V2O5...
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Deposition and growth of thin ceramic films
Publication: Thin ceramic films play an important role in modern technology. One of the more utilized methods of deposition of ceramic films is spin coating. In this paper we investigate optimal deposition parameters for LaNi0.6Fe0.4O3−δ thin layers spin coated from a polymeric precursor. The quality of the obtained layers is checked using scanning electron microscopy. Additionally, we investigate the growth of grains in ceramic films annealed at...
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Nanostructure and dielectric behavior of vanadate glasses containing BaTiO3
PublicationThe ac and dc electrical conductivity of barium titanate doped bismuth-vanadate as-quenched and heat-treated materials was measured in the frequency range from 1 mHz to 1 MHz and in the temperature range from 153 K to 423 K with the impedance spectroscopy method. The microstructure was investigated by means of XRD, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and confocal microscopy. The obtained results showed...
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Super tough interpenetrating polymeric network of styrene butadiene rubber‐poly (methyl methacrylate) incorporated with general purpose carbon black ( N660 )
PublicationA classic set of polymeric interpenetrating polymeric network (IPN) microcomposites has been fabricated using an elastomer—styrene butadiene rubber [SBR], a thermoplastic poly(methyl methacrylate)-PMMA and with carbon black (CB)-N660 as a filler and reinforcing agent. This synthesized IPN composite can be promisingly employed as a toughened plastic and vibrational damper in a wide service range with excellent thermal stability,...
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Exhaled breath gas sensing using pristine and functionalized WO3 nanowire sensors enhanced by UV-light irradiation
PublicationThe development of advanced metal-oxide-semiconductor sensing technologies for the detection of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present in exhaled breath is of great importance for non-invasive, cheap and fast medical diagnostics. Our experimental studies investigate the effects of operating temperature selection and UV-light irradiation on improving the response of WO3 nanowire sensors towards exhaled breath exposure. Herein,...
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TEM micrographs of ammonium vanadate nanocrystals
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the TEM images of ammonium vanadate nanobelts obtained by the hydrothermal method with different conditions. The results show that the microstructure of an ammonium vanadate single nanobelt dependent on reaction condition.
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The AFM micrographs of pitting corrosion evolution on high-alloy steel 1.4301
Open Research DataThe dataset contains the results of topographic imaging of high-alloy stainless steel 1.4301 on which the pitting corrosion process was induced by electrochemical methods. The study of the effects of a local attack allows for conclusions about the intensity and mechanism of this type of corrosion. The file contains atomic force microscopy (AFM) data...
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Nanomateriały o właściwościach magnetycznych, fotokatalitycznych, biobójczych
PublicationTematyka badawcza pracy doktorskiej obejmuje preparatykę i charakterystykę nanomateriałów o właściwościach magnetycznych, fotokatalitycznych, biobójczych. Celem pracy była preparatyka nanomateriałów na bazie TiO2 oraz ZnFe2O4 oraz zastosowanie nanokompozytów w fotokatalizie heterogenicznej do degradacji ksenobiotyków niepodatnych na rozkład biologiczny i otrzymywania funkcjonalnych materiałów budowlanych. Otrzymane nanokompozyty...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 800°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on a silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared films at...
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SEM micrographs of morphology evolution of V2O5 nanostructures
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs of morphology evolution of vanadium pentaoxide nanostructures obtained by the sol-gel, depending on annealing temperature under synthetic air. The results show that the morphology dependent on the annealing temperature.
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Impedance evaluation of coatings from biobased material
PublicationThe authors propose a modification of sodium caseinate edible coating for foodstuff protection. The aim was to improve the film’s barrier properties. It was achieved by the addition of propolis, which is a natural, environmentally friendly product known from its intrinsic sealing action. In the next step, propolis-admixed sodium caseinate films were exposed to elevated temperature for 10 min. This approach was meant to improve...
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Synergistic effect of multi walled carbon nanotubes and reduced graphene oxides in natural rubber for sensing application
PublicationUtilizing the electrical properties of polymer nanocomposites is an important strategy to develop high performance solvent sensors. Here we report the synergistic effect of multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) in regulating the sensitivity of the naturally occurring elastomer, natural rubber (NR). Composites were fabricated by dispersing CNTs alone and together with exfoliated RGO sheets (thermally...
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Raman studies of 3D printed CB-PLA samples after microwave treatment
Open Research DataThis dataset contains Raman spectroscopy analyses of microwave-activated carbon-black doped polylactic acid 3D printed electrodes.
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SEM micrographs of V2O5 nanorods as cathode material in Li-ion batteries
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs of V2O5 nanorods as cathode materials before and after the galvanostatic charge/discharge curves.
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 1200°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 400°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 600°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 300°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxide thin films obtained at 100°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 150°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 200°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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SEM micrographs of V2O5 nanocrystals as cathode material in Li-ion batteries
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs of V2O5 nanocrystals as cathode materials before and after the galvanostatic charge/discharge curves.
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films deposited on quartz glass - the influence of the thickness of the thin film on its morphology
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The thin films with different thicknesses (1, 2 or 3 AsP layers) were deposited on a quartz glass substrate and were...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films obtained at 450°C
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The sol was deposited on quartz glass and silicon substrate and vanadium thin films were obtained by annealing as-prepared...
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The AFM micrographs of vanadium oxides thin films deposited on silicon - the influence of the thickness of the film on morphology
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the atomic force microscope images of the surface of vanadium oxide thin films. The thin films were obtained by the sol-gel method. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials. The thin films with different thicknesses (1, 2 or 3 AsP layers) were deposited on a silicon substrate and were annealing...
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Tin oxide nanoparticles from laser ablation encapsulated in a carbonaceous matrix – a negative electrode in lithium-ion battery applications
PublicationThis report concerns carbonaceous electrodes doped with tin(II) oxide nanoparticles. Tin nanoparticles are obtained by pulsed laser ablation in water. Crystalline nanoparticles have been encapsulated in a carbonaceous matrix formed after pyrolysis of a mixture consisting of tin/tin(IV) oxide nanoparticles and gelatine. The obtained material is characterized by means of X-ray diffraction, selected area diffraction, scanning electron...
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Evolution of Ag nanostructures created from thin films: UV–vis absorption and its theoretical predictions
PublicationAg-based plasmonic nanostructures were manufactured by thermal annealing of thin metallic films. Structure and morphology were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). SEM images show that the formation of nanostructures is influenced by the initial layer thickness as well as the...
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Preparation of Well-Compatibilized PP/PC Blends and Foams Thereof
PublicationThe performance of polypropylene-poly(ethylene brassylate) block and graft copolymers and a polypropylene-polycaprolactone graft copolymer as compatibilizers for polypropylene-rich polypropylene/bisphenol A polycarbonate (PP/PC, 80/20 wt/wt) blends was elucidated. The copolymers were synthesized either by metal-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization or transesterification of a presynthesized polyester, initiated by hydroxyl-functionalized...