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Dielectric Properties of BiNbO<sub>4</sub>-Based Ceramic-Polymer Composites with 0-3 Connectivity
PublicationIn the present study two-phase BiNbO4//PVDF composites with 0-3 connectivity were studied by impedance spectroscopy within the frequency range Δν=100Hz-1MHz at room temperature. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) acted as a matrix whereas bismuth niobate (BiNbO4) powder acted as a dispersed phase. The volume fraction of the ceramic phase was cV=2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16 and 20vol%. Analysis of the impedance data registered for composites...
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Composite Polyurethane-Polylactide (PUR/PLA) Flexible Filaments for 3D Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of Antibacterial Wound Dressings for Skin Regeneration
Publicationhis paper addresses the potential application of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) compositions as a material for the production of antibacterial wound dressings using the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing method. On the market, there are medical-grade polyurethane filaments available, but few of them have properties required for the fabrication of wound dressings, such as flexibility...
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Solid-State Modification of Poly(butylene terephthalate) with a Bio-Based Fatty Acid Dimer Diol Furnishing Copolyesters with Unique Morphologies
PublicationCopolyesters based on poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) and a bio-based fatty acid dimer diol (FADD) were prepared by solid-state modification (SSM). The chemical incorporation of the FADD into the backbone of the PBT was proven using various techniques. It was clear that the incorporation rate was diffusion-limited rather than reaction-limited. From quantitative 13C NMR a nonrandom chemical microstructure was obtained at all...
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Ciprofloxacin-modified degradable hybrid polyurethane-polylactide porous scaffolds developed for potential use as an antibacterial scaffold for regeneration of skin
PublicationThe aim of the performed study was to fabricate an antibacterial and degradable scaffold that may be used in the field of skin regeneration. To reach the degradation criterion for the biocompatible polyurethane (PUR), obtained by using amorphous α,ω-dihydroxy(ethylene-butylene adipate) macrodiol (PEBA), was used and processed with so-called “fast-degradable” polymer polylactide (PLA) (5 or 10 wt %). To meet the antibacterial requirement...
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Influence of Rock Dust Additives as Fine Aggregate Replacement on Properties of Cement Composites—A Review
PublicationConcrete production consumes enormous amounts of fossil fuels, raw materials, and is energy intensive. Therefore, scientific research is being conducted worldwide regarding the possibility of using by-products in the production of concrete. The objective is not only to identify substitutes for cement clinker, but also to identify materials that can be used as aggregate in mortar and concrete productions. Among the potential alternative...
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Comparative Analysis of Carbon, Ecological, and Water Footprints of Polypropylene-Based Composites Filled with Cotton, Jute and Kenaf Fibers
PublicationComposites containing natural fibers are considered environmentally friendly materials which is related to the reduced use of fossil fuels and the emission of carbon dioxide compared to petroleum-based polymers. Nevertheless, a complete evaluation of their environmental impact requires a broader view. This paper presents a carbon, ecological, and water footprints assessment of polypropylene-based composites filled with cotton,...
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Mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of natural rubber composites filled with submicron- and nano-sized silica particles and prepared using glycolysate as a plasticizer
PublicationThe main aim of this work was to examine the selected mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of natural rubber/silica composites prepared using glycolysate as a plasticizer. Prepared composites contained different amounts of submicron- (10, 15, 20 or 25 pphr) or nano-particles (0.5, 0.75, 1.0 or 1.25 pphr). The tensile properties, tear resistance, hardness, abrasion resistance and resilience of prepared materials were determined....
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Grafting and reactive extrusion technologies for compatibilization of ground tyre rubber composites: Compounding, properties, and applications
PublicationChemical modification of ground tyre rubber (GTR) to compatibilize it with the matrix is a well-known approach. Based on our recent review of the surface etching methods used in GTR modification, the purpose of the current work is to take a deeper look into more advanced methods such as grafting and reactive extrusion. While grafting is more efficient in achieving compatibility, however, it usually involves multi-step synthesis...
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Structure analysis and thermal degradation characteristics of bio-based poly(propylene succinate)s obtained by using different catalyst amounts
PublicationLinear bio-based polyester polyols were prepared with the use of succinic acid and 1.3-propanediol (both with natural origin). As a catalyst was used tetraisopropyl orthotitanate (TPT). In order to determine the effect of various catalyst content on the thermal degradation characteristics, three different TPT amounts, as a 1.3-propanediol equivalent, were used, namely 0.1 mass% (PPS-0.1), 0.2 mass% (PPS-0.2) and 0.25 mass% (PPS-0.25)....
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Processing and characterization of reinforced polyethylene composites made with lignocellulosic fibres isolated from waste plant biomass such as hemp
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The theoretical description of friction force in bio-joints as function of cartilage roughness
PublicationWartości sił tarcia w naturalnych stawach człowieka a szczególnie w endoprotezach stawu biodrowego rzutują na proces zużywania się powierzchni stawowych. Dlatego problem wyznaczania sił tarcia w biołożyskach jest bardzo istotny. W trakcie chodzenia mamy co najmniej ruch sferycznej powierzchni głowy w dwóch różnych kierunkach dla naturalnych i sztucznych stawów biodrowych człowieka. Dlatego też siły tarcia występują co najmniej...
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Progress in upscalingMiscanthusbiomass production for the European bio-economy with seed-based hybrids
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Lead in human teeth dentine as a bio-indicator of environmental exposure to lead
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Gelatin nanofibers: Recent insights in synthesis, bio-medical applications and limitations
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Management of Dark Fermentation Broth via Bio Refining and Photo Fermentation
PublicationLignocellulose and starch-based raw materials are often applied in the investigations regarding biohydrogen generation using dark fermentation. Management of the arising post-fermentation broth becomes a problem. The Authors proposed sequential processes, to improve the efficiency of both hydrogen generation and by-products management carried under model conditions. During the proposed procedure, the simple sugars remaining in...
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Electrically Conductive Carbon‐based (Bio)‐nanomaterials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering
PublicationA proper self-regenerating capability is lacking in human cardiac tissue which along with the alarming rate of deaths associated with cardiovascular disorders makes tissue engineering critical. Novel approaches are now being investigated in order to speedily overcome the challenges in this path. Tissue engineering has been revolutionized by the advent of nanomaterials, and later by the application of carbon-based nanomaterials...
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Quantitative analysis of the particles distributions in reinforced composites
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Conductivity of Fibre Composites with Fractures on the Boundary of Inclusions
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Edge effects for heat flux in fibrous composites
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Elastostatic problems in multicomponent, multilayered periodic composites
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Manufacturing of metal-polymer composites for medical applications
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Thermal and calorimetric investigations of titania–silica composites
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Advanced laminate composites of improved impact tolerance.
PublicationPrzedstawiono przegląd sposobów poprawy tolerancji udarów w nowoczesnych laminatach polimerowych. Są to: wytrzymalsze i bardziej ciągliwe materiały osnowy, dobieranie odpowiedniego powiązania osnowy i włókien, stosowanie włókien w postaci tkanin, zszywanie preform z wielu warstw tkanin, łączenie włókien ciągłych w preformy za pomocą kompozytowych szpilek, stosowanie tkanin NCF z włókien ciągłych łączonych na grubości dodatkowym...
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Conducting composites as cable anodes in cathodic protection
PublicationOpisano zasadę działania oraz podstawowe parametry charakteryzujące układ anodowy z wykorzystaniem anod kablowych w systemie ochrony katodowej podziemnych konstrukcji. W tej metodzie ochrony jako materiał anodowy wykorzystywany jest kompozyt przewodzący, którego właściwości mechaniczne umożliwiają budowę anody w formie kabla biegnącego wzdłuż trasy konstrukcji podziemnej. Wykazano, że zawartość grafitu w elektrodzie kompozytowej...
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Ceramic composites for single-layer fuel cells
PublicationComposite materials consisting of acceptor doped lanthanum orthoniobate electrolyte phase (La0.98Ca0.02NbO4) and Li2O:NiO:ZnO semiconducting phase were synthesized. The precursor powder of La0.98Ca0.02NbO4 was prepared in nanocrystalline (mechanosynthesis) and microcrystalline (solid-state synthesis) form. The composite can be applied in a single-layer fuel cell, because of the presence of two phases acting as an anode and a cathode...
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Preparation of Modified Titanate Nanotubes and Its Application in Polyurethane Nanocomposites
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Influence of Glycols on the Glycolysis Process and the Structure and Properties of Polyurethane Elastomers
PublicationW pracy omówiono wyniki badań elastomerów wytworzonych z glikolizatów poddanych dezaminacji. Glikolizaty otrzymywano w procesie transestryfikacji polieterouretanów glikolami: propano-1,3-diolem, pentano-1,5-diolem oraz heksano-1,6-diolem. Procesy prowadzono przy trzech stosunkach masowych pianki:glikolu.
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Impact Behaviour of Glass Fribre /Epoxy Composites with Nano-Enhanced Resin after Water Exposure
PublicationImpact behaviour of glass fibre /epoxy composites with nano- SiO2 modified resin was studied in terms of low velocity impact after water exposure. Nanocomposites with 1%, 2%, 3% 5% 7% nano-SiO2 (Nanopox- Evonic) were investigated. Peak impact load and impact damage area as a function of nanoparticle contents were compared for dry specimens and for samples exposed to water (0.7 %wt. 1.7% water absorbed) at 1J, 2J 3J impact energies....
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GTR/NBR/Silica Composites Performance Properties as a Function of Curing System: Sulfur versus Peroxides
PublicationIn this work, conventional sulfur and two types of organic peroxides (dicumyl peroxide (DCP) and di-(2-tert-butyl-peroxyisopropyl)-benzene (BIB)) curing systems were used to investigate the possibility for tailoring of the performance properties of GTR/NBR blends reinforced with a variable content of highly dispersive silica (0–30 phr). The curing characteristics, static mechanical and acoustical properties, swelling behavior,...
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Estimation of Failure Initiation in Laminated Composites by means of Nonlinear Six-Field Shell Theory and FEM
PublicationThe monography deals with the problem of failure initiation in thin laminated composites. Known techniques of laminate structures modelling are briefly characterised. Eventually, shell based approach is chosen for the purpose of the description of the composite structures behaviour, as it predicts their deformation and states of stress effectively in a global sense. The nonlinear six parameter shell theory (6p theory) with asymmetric...
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Porosity and swelling properties of novel polyurethane–ascorbic acid scaffolds prepared by different procedures for potential use in bone tissue engineering
PublicationIn this work, a novel polyurethane (PU) system based on poly(ethylene-butylene) adipate diol, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 1,4-butanediol, and ascorbic acid was used to prepare scaffolds with potential applications in bone tissue engineering. Two fabrication methods to obtain porous materials were chosen: phase separation (PS)/salt particle leaching (PL) and solvent casting (SC)/salt PL. The calculated porosity demonstrated...
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Studies on novel BiyXz-TiO2/SrTiO3 composites: Surface properties and visible light-driven photoactivity
PublicationA series of novel BiyXz-TiO2/SrTiO3 composites were prepared by multistep synthesis route. The asprepared photocatalysts were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Raman spectra and BET analysis. The photocatalytic activity test was performed in aqueous solution of phenol under...
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Aluminum-TiO2 NPs Composites as Non-precious Catalysts for Efficient Electrochemical Generation of Hydrogen
PublicationIn this paper, we demonstrated, for the first time, aluminum titania nanoparticle (Al-TiO2 NP) composites with variable amounts of TiO2 NPs as nonprecious active catalysts for the electrochemical generation of H2. These materials were synthesized by mixing desired amounts of hydrogen titanate nanotubes (TNTs), fabricated here by a cost-effective approach at moderate hydrothermal conditions, with aluminum powder (purity 99.7%; size...
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Closing the loop: Upcycling secondary waste materials into nanoarchitectured carbon composites for the electrochemical degradation of pharmaceuticals
PublicationIn this study, we demonstrated the application of electrochemical oxidation as a safer and cleaner technology for minimizing the impact of pharmaceuticals in wastewaters, simultaneously mediated by upcycled secondary waste materials (SWMs)-derived electrodes, to further reduce their environmental impact. The modularity, scalability, ease of operation and reliability make electrochemical oxidation an ideal process for the destruction...
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Cyclic voltammograms of WS2/userGOx (composites of tungsten disulfide and ultrafast self-expanded and reduced graphene oxide) and ex-WS2 (exfoliated tungsten disulfide)
Open Research DataThese data contain cyclic voltammograms of WS2/userGOx (composites of tungsten disulfide and ultrafast self-expanded and reduced graphene oxide) and ex-WS2 (exfoliated tungsten disulfide). The data were collected for samples obtained from three ex-WS2:GO dispersions - with 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 weight ratios.
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Raman spectra of WS2/userGOx (composites of tungsten disulfide and ultrafast self-expanded and reduced graphene oxide) and ex-WS2 (exfoliated tungsten disulfide)
Open Research DataThese data contain Raman spectra of WS2/userGOx (composites of tungsten disulfide and ultrafast self-expanded and reduced graphene oxide) and ex-WS2 (exfoliated tungsten disulfide). The data were collected for samples obtained from three ex-WS2:GO dispersions - with 1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 weight ratios.
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REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND BIO-TECHNOLOGY
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International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation
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ACS Bio and Med Chem Au
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Conductive Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foams Derived from a Cellulose/MWCNTs Aerogel Framework: Simultaneous Enhancement of Piezoresistance, Strength, and Endurance
PublicationHigh conductivity and excellent mechanical properties of composite polymers favors their application as piezoresistive strain sensors. Nonetheless, it is difficult to develop composite polymers with desirable piezoresistance, mechanicaland durable properties. Herein, we developed conductive cellulose/MWCNTs aerogel using the freeze-drying technique. Besides, we explored the application of the highly-sensitive piezoresistive polymer...
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A Multi Rig Screening Test for Thin Ceramic Coatings in Bio-Tribological Applications
PublicationZaprezentowano metodę badań ogólnej charakterystyki tribologicznej cienkich powłok ceramicznych z wykorzystaniem równoległych testów na wielu stanowiskach o różnej konfiguracji styku powierzchni trących i przy ruchu o różnym charakterze (jednokierunkowym i posuwisto zwrotnym). Przedstawiono wyniki porównania przy pomocy jednoczesnej analizy wyników testów z różnych stanowisk; w wyniku testów uzyskano ranking powłok ze wskazaniem...
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Silver-doped TiO2 prepared by microemulsion method: surface properties, bio- and photoactivity
PublicationOtrzymane fotokatalizatory typu Ag-TiO2 wykazywały wyższą aktywność w reakcjach fotodegradacji fenolu w obecności promieniowania z zakresu UV oraz światła widzialnego w porównaniu z komercyjnym katalizatorem Degussa P25 oraz czystym niedomieszkowanym TiO2, otrzymanym w mikroemulsji woda-AOT-cykloheksan. Powierzchnia właściwa (BET) otrzymanych katalizatorów wynosiła od 100 do 160 m2/g. Na podstawie analizy rentgenowskiej (XRD) stwierdzono,...
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A Multi Rig Screening Test for Thin Ceramic Coatings in Bio - Tribological Applications
PublicationA method is presented for the comparative testing of wear resistance of ceramic coatings made from materials potentially feasible in tribo - medical applications, mainly orthopaedic implants made from ceramics coated metals for low cost, long life and low wear particle emission into the body. The method was devised as the main tool for use in research and is comprised of flat on flat and ball on flat surface (sliding) tests. Seven...
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"istota zamieszkiwania: refleksje wpasowane [bio]morficznie. DWA PARKI | DWA ŚWIATY"
PublicationMyśląc o zamieszkiwaniu poruszam się w nurcie filozofii przyrody. Park Schopenhauera jest punktem odniesienia dla uwolnienia refleksji dotykającej ludzkich schronień. Domy, ich postaci kompletne są celem procesu, którego etapem jest tworzenie rzeźb zaprezentowanych w otwartej przestrzeni przyrodniczo-kulturowej. W Oliwie, pośród drzew, wzdłuż Potoku Oliwskiego umieszczony został cykl rzeźb zatytułowanych „istota zamieszkiwania:...
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Advanced Manufacturing-Polymer & Composites Science
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Composites Part C: Open Access
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Constructing multifunctional nanofiller with reactive interface in PLA/CB-g-DOPO composites for simultaneously improving flame retardancy, electrical conductivity and mechanical properties
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Epoxy Composites Filled with Natural Calcium Carbonate. 1. Epoxy Composites Obtained in the Presence of Monoperoxy Derivative of Epidian-6 Epoxy Resin
PublicationPhysico-mechanical properties of the products based on filled epoxy-oligomeric mixtures composed of Epidian-5 epoxy resin, oligoesteracrylate TGM-3 and monoperoxide derivative of Epidian-6 epoxy resin (PO) have been investigated. CaCO3 was used as a filler and polyethylene polyamine was a curing agent. The effect of PO and CaCO3 on the gel-fraction content and physico-mechanical properties was examined. Using a scanning electron...
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Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis of polyamide 6/thermoplastic polyurethane blends
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2-Chlorophenol photooxidation using immobilized meso-tetraphenylporphyrin in polyurethane nanofabrics
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