Search results for: ceramics,lanthanum orthoniobate,lanthanum orthoarsenate,co-precipitation,solid state synthesis
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Enhanced Mechanical and Electromechanical Properties of Compositionally Complex Zirconia Zr1–x(Gd1/5Pr1/5Nd1/5Sm1/5Y1/5)xO2−δ Ceramics
PublicationCompositionally complex oxides (CCOs) or high-entropy oxides (HEOs) are new multi-element oxides with unexplored physical and functional properties. In this work, we report fluorite structure derived compositionally complex zirconia with composition Zr1- x(Gd1/5Pr1/5Nd1/5Sm1/5Y1/5)xO2-δ (x = 0.1 and 0.2) synthesized in solid-state reaction route and sintered via hot pressing at 1350 °C. We explore the evolution of these oxides'...
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Water and chemical properties of hydrometeors over central european mountains
PublicationAtmospheric pollutants are transferred to the groundby the contribution of various types of hydrometeors. Because ofthe different techniques of measurement, comparative analysesbetween them are often neglected. Hence, the main goal is tocompare water volume and chemistry of different types ofhydrometeors and their role in both: water balance and pollutantsdeposition. The results of water input and atmospheric depositschemistry...
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Silicon Oxycarbide-Graphite Electrodes for High-Power Energy Storage Devices
PublicationHerein we present a study on polymer-derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC)/graphite composites for a potential application as an electrode in high power energy storage devices, such as Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC). The composites were processed using high power ultrasound-assisted sol-gel synthesis followed by pyrolysis. The intensive sonication enhances gelation and drying process, improving the homogenous distribution of the graphitic...
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PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM APPLICATION PHOSLOCK® TO REMOVE PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS FROM WASTEWATER
PublicationThe aim of the study is to assess the removal effectiveness of phosphorus compoundsby using lanthanum-modified bentonite. This material was produced by the Australian company Phoslock® Water Solutions Pty Ltd. According to the company, Phoslock® has substantial capacity to bound phosphate anions. The investigation was carried out in steady conditions in laboratory model with beakers. The results of the study are related to the...
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SYNTHETIZED MEMBRANES FOR ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF POROUS MEMBRANE PACKED SOLID SAMPLES.
PublicationMembranes are becoming more and more popular in analytical chemistry, which is why they are used, among others, in extraction processes. Therefore, this work focuses on the process of synthesis PVDF membranes and its optimization. The obtained membranes were used as bags for the phthalate extraction in disposable diapers for babies. Extraction was accomplished by method ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of porous PVDF membrane...
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Synthesis and polymerisation techniques of molecularly imprinted polymers
PublicationMolecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) are materials that has been processed using the molecular imprinting technique which permit to obtain well-defined three-dimensional cavities, with affinity to a template molecule, in the polymer matrix. Technology involves three strategies, i.e., covalent, non-covalent and semi-covalent approach, but the most popular is non-covalent approach. The most important components for the synthesis...
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Construction and investigation of SO2 amperometric sensor with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane
Publicationn this paper a sensor for detection of the sulphur dioxide based on three electrode cell configuration with a liquid electrolyte, a mercury sulphate reference electrode and a solid polymer electrolyte working electrode is presented. Working elec- trode was obtained by using Takenaka-Torikai chemical deposi- tion method by precipitation of Au particles into the pores of the Nafion membrane. Sensors characteristics measurements were...
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The structure of strontium–borate glass-ceramics containing crystalites of Bi2VO5.5. measured with X-ray diffraction and SEM methods
Open Research DataThe structure of strontium–borate glass-ceramics containing Bi2VO5.5 crystallites was measured by XRD and SEM.
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iMAGS IoT Minaturized Ammonia Gas Sensor System
ProjectsProject realized in Department of Microwave and Antenna Engineering according to WPN/4/66/i-MAGS/2022 agreement from 2022-12-08
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MgPd2Sb : A Mg-based Heusler-type superconductor
PublicationWe report the synthesis and physical properties of a full Heusler compound, MgPd2Sb, which we found toshow superconductivity belowTc=2.2K. MgPd2Sb was obtained by a two-step solid-state reaction methodand its purity and cubic crystal structure [Fm-3m,a=6.4523(1) Å] were confirmed by powder x-ray diffrac-tion. Normal and superconducting states were studied by electrical resistivity, magnetic susceptibility, andheat...
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Molecular geometry and optical activity of helically chiral N-nitrosamines derived from 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro- and 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10-octahydro-1,10-phenanthroline
PublicationX-ray crystallographic analysis of the title N-nitrosamines revealed that they assume helical conformations in the solid state. Nitrosamines 1b and 2b were resolved by inclusion crystallization with optically active diols (TADDOLs). The absolute configuration of the guest molecules in the complexes 1b·3b and 2b·3b was assigned as M. The optical activity of the resolved compounds is manifested by their solid state CD spectra, which...
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Silicon Oxycarbide (SiOC) Ceramic Materials as Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries
PublicationPolymer derived ceramics (PDCs) have attracted attention as alternative anode material for Li-ion batteries. It has been found that ternary SiOC and SiCN ceramics obtained through pyrolysis of various preceramic polymers display high reversible capacities of 500 – 650 mAh/g. In this work we try to correlate the electrochemical performance of polymer derived silicon oxycarbide with its chemical composition and microstructural features....
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Marek Czachor prof. dr hab.
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Snow Cover Studies: a Review on the Intensity of Human Pressure
PublicationSnow cover should be treated as a highly dynamic medium. A variety of physical and chemical processes interact to alter its chemical composition and affect the metamorphism of its individual crystals and layers; this, in turn, has a direct influence on their mutual adhesion, and ultimately on the stability of the entire snow cover. The literature data here reported provide basic information on the forms of solid precipitation,...
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The topography of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic measured with SEM and confocal microscope
Open Research DataThe topography of Bi2VO5.5 ceramics was measured by SEM and confocal microscope.
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Amino Acid Based Antimicrobial Agents – Synthesis and Properties
PublicationStructures of several dozen of known antibacterial, antifungal or antiprotozoal agents are based on the amino acid scaffold. In most of them, the amino acid skeleton is of a crucial importance for their antimicrobial activity, since very often they are structural analogs of amino acid intermediates of different microbial biosynthetic pathways. Particularly, some aminophosphonate or aminoboronate analogs of protein amino acids are...
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Development of polyurethanes for bone repair
PublicationThe purpose of this paper is to review recent developments on polyurethanes aimed at the design, synthesis, modifications, and biological properties in the field of bone tissue engineering. Different polyurethane systems are presented and discussed in terms of biodegradation, biocompatibility and bioactivity. A comprehensive discussion is provided of the influence of hard to soft segments ratio, catalysts, stiffness and hydrophilicity...
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Cation sensing by diphenyl-azobenzocrowns
PublicationMetal cations complexation and proton binding by 13- and 16-membered diphenyl-azobenzocrowns and diphenyl-hydroxyazobenzocrowns were studied in acetonitrile using spectroscopic methods: UV–vis spectroscopy, spectrofluorimetry, and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Phenyl moieties in benzene rings were found to affect binding strength alkali and alkaline earth metal cations and hydrogen ion, and affect tautomeric equilibrium of hydroxyazobenzocrowns....
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Mössbauer Spectroscopy and Magnetoelectric Effect Studies of Multiferroic Ceramics Based on BiFeO<sub>3</sub>
PublicationIn this work the results of investigations for (BiFeO3)x(BaTiO3)1-x and Bi1-xNdxFeO3 solid solutions are described. Samples were prepared by the conventional solid-state sintering method. X-ray diffraction, 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy, and magnetoelectric effect measurements were applied as complementary methods to determine the structure and magnetic properties of materials. For (BiFeO3)x(BaTiO3)1-x solid solutions Mössbauer...
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Toward Polyethylene–Polyester Block and Graft Copolymers with Tunable Polarity
PublicationThe synthesis and characterization of polyethylene–polyester block and graft copolymers and their potential as compatibilizers in polyethylene-based polymer blends are being described. The various routes to functionalized polyethylenes and the corresponding block/graft copolymers have been compared and evaluated for their scalability to industrial scale production. Hydroxyl chain-end and randomly OH-functionalized HDPE as well...
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π-Stacking attraction vs. electrostatic repulsion: competing supramolecular interactions in a tpphz-bridged Ru(ii)/Au(iii) complex
PublicationThe synthesis and characterization of a mixed metal ruthenium(II)/gold(III) complex bridged by tetrapyridophenazine (tpphz) are described. It is isostructural and isoelectronic to the well-known photocatalysts with palladium(II) or platinum(II). Concentration dependent 1H-NMR spectroscopy and XRD studies show that the electrostatic repulsion between the gold(III) moieties exceeds the attractive π-stacking interaction. Theoretical...
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The luminescence study of Ca14Zn6Ga10−xMnxO35 coumpounds.
Open Research DataManganese in the pentavalent state (Mn 5+) is both rare and central in materials exhibiting narrow-band near-infrared (NIR) emission and is highly sought after for phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes as promising candidates for future miniature solid-state NIR light source. We develop the Ca 14 Zn 6 Ga 10−x Mn x O 35 (x = 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5,...
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Multivariate Assessment of Procedures for Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Synthesis for Pesticides Determination in Environmental and Agricultural Samples
PublicationIn the case of quantitative and qualitative analysis of pesticides in environmental and food samples, it is required to perform a sample pre-treatment process. It allows to minimalize the impact of interferences on the final results, as well as increase the recovery rate. Nowadays, apart from routinely employed sample preparation techniques such as solid-phase extraction (SPE) or solid-phase microextraction (SPME), the application...
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Reactions of Lithiated Diphosphanes R2P−P(SiMe3)Li (R = tBu and iPr) with [MeNacnacTiCl2·THF] and [MeNacnacTiCl3]. Formation and Structure of TitaniumIII and TitaniumIV β‑Diketiminato Complexes Bearing the Side-on Phosphanylphosphido and Phosphanylphosphinidene Functionalities
Publicationβ-Diketiminate complexes of TiIII-containing phosphanylphosphido ligands [MeNacnacTi(Cl){η2-P(SiMe3)- PR2}] (MeNacnac− = [Ar]NC(Me)CHC(Me)N[Ar]; Ar = 2,6- iPr2C6H3) were prepared by reactions of [MeNacnacTiCl2· THF] with lithium derivatives of diphosphanes R2P−P(SiMe3) Li (R = tBu, iPr) in toluene solutions. Surprisingly, reactions of [MeNacnacTiCl2·THF] with R2P−P(SiMe3)Li in THF solutions led to TiIV complexes containing phosphanylphosphinidene ligands...
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Photoelectrochemical properties of BIMEVOX (ME=Cu, Zn, Mn) electrodes in contact with aqueous electrolyte
PublicationLayered oxide Bi4O2O11 and mixed oxides of bismuth, vanadium and a third metal (ME = Cu, Zn, Mn) were synthesized and characterized using XRD, Raman and SEM. The energy band gap (Eg) of samples determined using UV–VIS reflectance spectra equals to 2.46, 2.34, 2.27 and 2.18 eV for Bi4V2O11, BICUVOX (Bi2V1 − xCuxO5.5 − 3x/2), BIZNVOX (Bi2V1 − xZnxO5.5 − 3x/2) and BIMNVOX (Bi2V1 − xMnxO5.5 − x/2) (x = 0.1), respectively. Open circuit...
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Investigation of catalytic layers on anode for solid oxide fuel cells operating with synthetic biogas
PublicationIn this paper solid oxide fuel cells operating with dry synthetic biogas have been examined. In order to increase their stability the layers of CuO-CeO2, Cu1.3Mn1.7O4 and Y0.08Sr0.92Ti0.8Fe0.2O3 -δ have been deposited on the Ni-YSZ anode site. These layers should catalyze the internal biogas reforming and prevent the carbon deposition on the anode site. It has been found that CuO-CeO2 and Cu1.3Mn1.7O4 catalysts led to an increase...
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The Influence of Modelling Material Zones on Strains and Stresses at Weld Toe Notch
PublicationThe latest development in the field of welding technology enabled prefabrication of thin-walled sandwich structures in an industrial scale. Sandwich structures fabricated of steel, or aluminium alloy plates and stiffeners are welded with the use of hi-power CO2 lasers. Strength analysis of such structures with the use of finite element method needs proper material modelling.In this paper the material model of steel sandwich panel...
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Multi Parameter Sliding Test Result Evaluation for The Selection of Material Pair for Wear Resistant Components of a Hydraulic motor Dedicated for Use With Environmentally Friendly Working Fluids
PublicationIn the paper the method and results are presented of the testing of tribological performance of a number of hard materials available commercially. The tests consisted in unidirectional sliding with liquid lubrication. The load and velocity regime chosen were similar to a standard four-ball lubricity test with constant velocity and load increasing over time. The regime was modified in such a way that over the initial part of the...
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Influence of Spatial Structures of 316L Stainless Steel on Its Cavitation Erosion Resistance
PublicationCavitation erosion performance of modified macroscopic internal structure 316L stainless steel was investigated. The samples processed by means of SLM method were subjected to cavitation erosion test. The scanning electron microscope Philips 30/ESEM was used to examine morphology of eroded surface.
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Effect of Some Sulphur Additives on The Degradation of 9Cr-1Mo Steel After Its 10 Years Service in The CCR Platforming Unit
PublicationThe work shows the results of the tests of 9Cr-1Mo steel, which was for 10 years operated in the CCR platforming unit in Group Lotos SA in Gdańsk, and then in the laboratory was sulphidised during 166 h at a temperature of 600 °C. Sulphidation was performed in a mixture of H2-H2S gases at the vapour pressure of sulphur 4.1·10-14 atm, so the order of magnitude of vapour pressure was less than that of the dissociation pressure of...
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Synthesis and structural properties of (Y, Sr)(Ti, Fe, Nb)O3−δ perovskite nanoparticles fabricated by modified polymer precursor method
PublicationThe yttrium, iron and niobium doped-SrTiO3 powders have been successfully fabricated by a modified low–temperature synthesis method from a polymer complex. The usage of strontium hydroxide precursor instead of conventional strontium nitrate or strontium carbonate provides to the possibility of significant decrease of annealing temperature. It allows to prepare a material with sphere-shape grains of nanometric size (15–70 nm). The...
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Chemical instability of the cobalt oxyhydrate superconductor under ambient conditions
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Superconductivity in three-layer Na0.3CoO2·1.3H2O
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The effect of Fe and Ru substitution on the superconductivity in MgCNi3
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Generation of Optimal Process Plan Alternatives for Manufacturing Mechanical Components
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Application of Syntactic Pattern Recognition Approach in Design and Optimisation of Group Machining Systems
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Composite (La, Sr)MnO3-YSZ cathode for SOFC
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono właściwości elektryczne kompozytów (La,Sr)MnO3-YSZ. Materiały te dzieki swoim włąściwościom mogą staniwć dobry materiał na katody ogniw paliwowych. Przedstawiono też wyniki badań ogniwa paliwowego pracującego z paliwem wodorowym zbudowanego na bazie katody z kompozytu LSM-YSZ i anody Ni-YSZ. Uzyskano gęstośc mocy 0.26 W cm−2 przy temperaturze 850°C.
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Electrical properties of nanocrystalline Sm-doped ceria ceramics
PublicationWłaściwości ceramiki z cerii zależa zwykle silnie od struktury ziaren. W pracy przedstawiono właściwości elektryczne ceramiki z cerii domieszkowanej samarem wykonanje w technologii 'net shape' posiadającej strukturę nanokrystaliczną.
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Generation of Optimal Process Plan Alternatives for ManufacturingMechanical Components
PublicationOmówiono aktualny stan wiedzy dotyczący wykorzystania systemów komputerowo wspomaganego projektowania procesów technologicznych - CAPP. Przedstawiono problemy związane z integracją systemów CAPP z systemami CAD. Omówiono założenia dla generowania optymalnych wariantów procesów wytwarzania z zastosowaniem modułów technologicznych tzw. features, wg metody gałęzi i ograniczceń (ang. branch-and-bound).
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Mechatronic system for automatic inspection of circular saw teeth
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje system mechatroniczny do automatycznej oceny geometrii ostrzy pił tarczowych. Opisywany system wizyjny został zastosowany w automatycznym kontrolerze ostrzy pił tarczowych WKOPTar. Wrzeciono urządzenia posiada swój napęd sterowany bezstopniowo obrazem ostrzy i zapewnia powtarzalne pozycjonowanie ostrzy w celu przechwycenia ich obrazów, które są następnie analizowane z wykorzystaniem specjalnego oprogramowania....
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Monitoring of Velocity of Manufacturing Machines Subassamblieas by Means of a DAQ System
PublicationArtykuł dotyczy dokładnych cyfrowych pomiarów prędkości ruchu podzespołów maszyn, realizowanych za pomocą enkoderów kwadraturowych, kart licznikowych DAQ oraz dedykowanych aplikacji pomiarowych DAQ. Przedstawiono koncepcje trzech różnych sposobów takiego pomiaru. W pierwszym sposobie, nazywanym ''częstotliwościowym'', pomiar odbywa się poprzez bramkowane zliczanie impulsów enkodera. Drugi sposób nazywany ''czasowym'' polega na...
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Limb/Ground Impacts and Unexpected Impacts Control Strategy for a Model of a Limb of a Walking Robot
PublicationPraca prezentuje wyniki analizy numerycznej dynamiki robota kroczącego. Uwaga skoncentrowana jest na zagadnieniu kontaktu odnóża z podłożem. W kierunku normalnym kontakt opisano więzami jednostronnymi. W kierunku stycznym, założono obecność poślizgu i tarcia. Z uwagi na jednostronność kontaktu, może się on rozpocząć z niezerową prędkością względną. Z chwila rozpoczęcia kontaktu, prędkości zmieniają się gwałtownie. Towarzysza temu...
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Rigid Finite Element Modeling for Identification of Vibrations in Elastic in Elastic Rod Driven by a DC-motor Suplied from a Thyristor Rectifier
PublicationRozdział dotyczy analizy numerycznej układu elektromechanicznego. Układ składa się z silnika zasilanego z jednopołówkowego prostownika tysystorowego i napędzanego tym silnikiem wirującego pręta. Celem obliczeń jest określenie postaci i wielkości drgań pręta, jeśli uwzględniamy jego elastyczność. Dyskretna struktura modelu to łańcuch wielomasowy ciał - sztywnych ciał połączonych bezmasowymi węzłami. Autorzy obliczyli zachowanie...
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On stability of iodine doped TiO2 electrodes in pH varied aqueous electrolytes
PublicationW pracy przedstaiono charakterystykę elektrochemiczną warstwy domieszkowanego jodem TiO2 na podłożu platynowym. Wyniki badań prowadzone w elektrolitach o różnym pH pozowoliły na określenie właściwości na granicy faz elektroda - elektrolit. Wyznaczono zależność potencjału pasma płaskiego od pH elektrolitu, a charakter otrzymanej funkcji potwirdził stabilność proszku I-TiO2 w kontakcie s roztworem.
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High temperature oxidation of porous alloys for solid oxide fuel cell applications
PublicationW pracy proszki PI600, 317L i 430L stali użyto do przygotowania porowatych metalowych podłoży dla tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych. Po spiekaniu w różnych temperaturach oceniana była ich porowatość i wysokotemperaturową odporność na korozję. Cykliczna analiza termograwimetryczna, dyfraktometria rentgenowska i obrazów SEM były używane do opisu właściwości tych porowatych stopów. Właściwości elektryczne badano dla wybranych próbek. Wpływ...
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Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) modified by iron hexacyanocobaltate
PublicationPraca dotyczy sposobu syntezy oraz elektrochemicznej charakterystyki materiału kompozytowego złożonego z poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) i heksacyjanokobaltanu(III) żelaza(II). Wybrany materiał badany był przy użyciu spektroskopii impedancyjnej, chronopotencjometrii oraz woltamperometrii cyklicznej w kontakcie z elektrolitem wodnym (KCl) oraz aprotycznym (LiPF6 w mieszaninie węglanu etylenu i węglanu propylenu). Materiał charakteryzuje...
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Multicomponent layers for aluminium alloys surface consolidation
PublicationThe main reason of the surface modification of the components such as pistons and cylinder blocks made of cast aluminium alloys is to obtain high hardness, wear and corrosion resistance of the working surface for larger lifetime of the motor-car and aircraft engines. In that aspect, the new conception of development - by hybrid method - of surface layers containing manganese, nitrogen, sulphur (Mn-N-S) and manganese, nitrogen,...
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Determination of ability of hydrotronic systems to start in low ambient temperatures
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań symulacji komputerowej zespołów układów hydrotronicznych w warunkach szoku termicznego. Pokazano metodę określania zdatności hydrotronicznych zespołów i układów podczas rozruchu w warunkach szoku termicznego.
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High temperature corrosion of evaporator tubes with thermal sprayed coatings
PublicationDegradation examinations of outer surface of low-emission steam boiler evaporator tubes are presented in the paper. Metallographic evaluation of scale morphology, its micro sites chemical composition analysis and distribution of elements on cross sections have been performed. Water-wall tubes were exposed in steam boiler for up to two years period. Common tubes made of 16Mo3 steel suffered sulphide and molten salts corrosions....
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Properties of surface layers of duplex stainless steel after burnishing processes
PublicationStress corrosion cracking resistance of cold worked layers of 25 Cr duplex stainless steel grade UR52N+ has been investigated. The surface layers were performed through burnishing treatment. The residual stresses at surface layers were determined using grazing angle incidence X-ray diffraction method (g-sin2 Ψ). Corrosion tests were performed with the use of Slow Strain Rate Test technique in boiling 35% MgCl2 solution. It has...