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Main complications connected with detection, identification and determination of trace organic constituents in complex matrix samples
PublicationIt is well known that some problems with the determination of organic analytes at trace level can occur. This issue is connected with contamination during each stage of the analytical procedure from sampling to sample preparation up to chromatographic analysis, which often leads to false-positive or overestimated results. Another problem associated with determination of analytes occurs at trace- and ultra-trace level is a background...
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The use of selected analytical techniques for pollutants determination in the environmental samples collected from the Arctic regions
PublicationThe paper concern importance of the use of analytical techniques for pollutants determination in the Arctic based on the example of total organic carbon, phenolsandformaldehyde determinationandmeasurementofpHand electrical conductivity parameters in surfacewater samples collected fromthe Revelva catchment.
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Green, simple analytical method for total biogenic amines content determination in wine using spectrophotometry
PublicationA simple, green and equitable procedure for total biogenic amines (BAs) content determination was developed. The scientific novelty lies in the use of commercially available S 0378 dye, the reaction of which with BAs results in a colour change of the solution. Sample preparation and analysis were simplified to make the method suitable for routine analyses even in resource-scarce settings. The optimization of the method was carried...
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Reference-free determination of debonding length in reinforced concrete beams using guided wave propagation
PublicationThis paper presents theoretical and experimental investigations of guided wave propagation in reinforced concrete beams, with pre-existing debonding between steel rebars and concrete blocks, for the purpose of damage detection. The primary aim of these investigations was a detailed analysis of the possible applications of wave propagation in single and multiple debonding detection in reinforced concrete structures and reference-free...
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Determination of the minimal critical rotational speeds of the circular saw blades with the quasi-twin resonant frequencies
PublicationTo determine the minimal critical rotational speeds of the circular saw blades is the fundamental aspect of obtaining the range of the rotational operating speeds, by which the circular saw blade can work with required stability. While for the circular saw blades with full-homogeneous bodies the determination of such rotational speeds is the relatively low level of difficulty function, whereas for circular saw blades with more...
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Multianalyte Calibration Methods for Potentiometric Integrated Sensors System for Determination of Ions Concentration in a Body Fluids
PublicationIn recent years, integration and miniaturization of ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) have brought many benefits resulting in the possibility of simultaneous determination of the ions concentration in a small sample volume. One of the key problems related to the preparation of integrated sensors systems (ISSs) is a calibration procedure due to the necessity to calibrate each particular sensor separately. The main aim of the research...
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Theoretical analysis of a new approach to order determination for a modified Prony method in swath mapping application
PublicationThis article presents a new approach to determine the model order (number of principal components) in the modified Prony method applied to swath acoustic mapping. Determination of the number of principal components is a crucial step in the modified Prony method. In the proposed approach the model order is chosen based on the underlying physical model of the underwater acoustic environment, and utilised signal processing operations....
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Application of a commercially available derivatization instrument and commonly used reagents to HPLC on-line determination of antioxidants
PublicationThis study demonstrates the potential of a commercially available derivatization instrument coupled with HPLC for separation and on-line determination of antioxidants detected with widely used screening reagents - DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) or FCR (Folin-Ciocalteu's phenol reagent ). As the result of optimization, key parameters of the analytical procedure,...
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Application of gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry for the determination of amphetamine-type stimulants in blood and urine
PublicationAmphetamine, methamphetamine, phentermine, 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), and 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine (MDEA) are the most popular amphetamine-type stimulants. The use of these substances is a serious societal problem worldwide. In this study, a method based on gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) with simple and rapid liquid-liquid extraction (LLE)...
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Validated GC–MS method for determination of bisphenol a and its five analogues in dietary and nutritional supplements
PublicationBisphenol A (BPA) and its analogues showing structural and functional similarity to BPA are commonly applied in various industrial applications and thus are becoming ubiquitous in the environment. At the same time there is increasing scientific evidence that exposure to these chemicals may lead to adverse health effects in human and wildlife. In recent years dietary and nutritional supplements dedicated for athletes have become...
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Efficient Method for the Concentration Determination of Fmoc Groups Incorporated in the Core-Shell Materials by Fmoc–Glycine
PublicationIn this paper, we described the synthesis procedure of TiO2@SiO2 core-shell modified with 3-(aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane (APTMS). The chemical attachment of Fmoc–glycine (Fmoc–Gly–OH) at the surface of the core-shell structure was performed to determine the amount of active amino groups on the basis of the amount of Fmoc group calculation. We characterized nanostructures using various methods: transmission electron microscope...
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‘Green’ multi - residue methods for the determination of high importance currently used pesticides in environmental samples
PublicationThe purpose of the research has been to develop and apply ‘green’ analytical methodologies to control and monitor the level of currently used pesticides from different chemical groups in aqueous samples. For extraction of analytes solid - phase microextraction (SPME) and dispersive liquid - liquid microextraction (DLLME) have been applied and compared. For SPME, commonly used materials for coating fibers include: polydimethylsiloxane...
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A headspace solid-phase microextraction method development and itsapplication in the determination of volatiles in honeys by gas chromatography
PublicationThe first part of the paper presents the detailed optimisation of all steps of the determination procedureof volatiles from Polish honeys by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) as the sample preparationmethod and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) as the method of final determination.The methodology of semi-quantative analysis allowed the isolation and identification of volatile fractioncompounds from popular...
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Hasse diagram as a green analytical metrics tool: ranking of methods for benzo[a]pyrene determination in sediments
PublicationThis study presents an application of the Hasse diagram technique (HDT) as the assessment tool to select the most appropriate analytical procedures according to their greenness or the best analytical performance. The dataset consists of analytical procedures for benzo[a]pyrene determination in sediment samples, which were described by 11 variables concerning their greenness and analytical performance. Two analyses with the HDT...
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Determination of isoprostanes in exhaled breath condensate samples by liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry
PublicationOxidative stress (OS) is a state of imbalance between continuously generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) during normal cell metabolism and mechanism of detoxifying oxygen radicals through a network of antioxidative enzymes. Isoprostanes are prostaglandin -like substances that are produced in vivo primarily by free radical-induced peroxidation of arachidonic acid. The measurement of isoprostanes in biological fluids and/or tissue...
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3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol in Infant Foods and Human Breast Milk: Determination by GC-MS
Publication3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol is one of the food borne contaminants called chloropropanols. Over the last decade plenty of analytical methods was developed in order to determine 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol in its free and bound form in various foodstuffs with the use of GC-FID, GC-ECD, LC-TOFMS and finally GC-MS, which is now widely used in laboratories. The aim of this research was the determination of 3-monochloropropane--1,2-diol...
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Smartphone-based digital image colorimetry for the determination of total capsaicinoid content in chili pepper extracts
PublicationA simple smartphone-based digital image colorimetry was proposed for the determination of total capsaicinoid content and the assessment of chili pepper pungency. The biobased solvent D-limonene was used for the first time to isolate analytes. Capsaicinoids were efficiently separated from chili pepper by solid-liquid extraction with D-limonene followed by partitioning of the analytes into the ammonium hydroxide solution to eliminate...
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Optimal spindle speed determination for vibration reduction during ball-end milling of flexible details
PublicationIn the paper a method of optimal spindle speed determination for vibration reduction during ball-end milling of flexible details is proposed. In order to reduce vibration level, an original procedure of the spindle speed optimisation, based on the Liao–Young criterion, is suggested. As the result, an optimal, constant spindle speed value is determined. For this purpose, on-stationary computational model of machining process is...
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Development and validation of an eco-compatible UV–Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of Cu2+ in aqueous matrices
PublicationCu 2+ are ubiquitous ions in the ecosystem and are responsible of serious environmental pollution. Indeed, the development of sensitive methods for Cu 2+ detection is an urgent demand. In this work, we proposed a new spectrophotometric method for Cu 2+ determination in different water matrices (distilled water, drinking water, wastewater, and river water). The method employs a bio-based organic ligand namely tetrasodium iminodisuccinate...
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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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Fracture Toughness and Shear Yield Strength Determination for Two Selected Species of Central European Provenance
PublicationWhen offcut of wood is formed by shearing, Atkins’s analyses of sawing processes can be applied. Using this modern approach, it is possible to determine the fracture toughness and shear yield strength of wood. This model is only applicable for the axial-perpendicular cutting direction because both of these parameters are suitable for the given direction of cutting edge movement and cannot be considered material constants. Alternatively,...
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Determination of rectification corrections for semi gantry crane rail axes in the local 3D coordinate system
PublicationElectronic tacheometers are currently the standard instruments used in geodetic work, including also geodetic engineering measurements. The main advantage connected with this equipment is among others high accuracy of the measurement and thus high accuracy of the final determinations represented for example by the points’ coordinates. One of many applications of the tacheometers is the measurement of crane rail axes. This measurement...
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Challenges in determination of pesticides from various chemical groups in fruits and vegetables applying QuEChERS method
PublicationPesticides are a large group of compounds with different physical and chemical properties, which place some of them among the most toxic, environmentally stable, and mobile substances. Nevertheless, their number, use, and application are continuously expanding. A consequence of their use is the possible presence of residues in treated food products. To protect consumers from exposure to unacceptable levels of pesticides Maximum...
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Engineering boron and nitrogen codoped carbon nanoarchitectures to tailor molecularly imprinted polymers for PFOS determination
PublicationPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained significant attention as emerging contaminants due to their persistence, abundance, and adverse health effects. Consequently, the urgent need for ubiquitous and effective sensors capable of detecting and quantifying PFAS in complex environmental samples has become a priority. In this study, we present the development of an ultrasensitive molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)...
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Trace Metal Contamination of Bottom Sediments: A Review of Assessment Measures and Geochemical Background Determination Methods
PublicationThis paper provides an overview of different methods of assessing the trace metal (TM) contamination status of sediments affected by anthropogenic interference. The geochemical background determination methods are also described. A total of 25 papers covering rivers, lakes, and retention tanks sediments in areas subjected to anthropogenic pressure from the last three years (2019, 2020, and 2021) were analysed to support our examination...
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Determination of Moisture Content Profiles of Spruce Wood After High Temperature Process and Air Drying
PublicationThe results of moisture content of wood after the process of its drying under high temperature conditions and air drying are presented. Wood samples, namely spruce (Picea abies Karst.) from the northern part of Pomerania region in Poland, were subject of steam and air drying.The aim of experiments was to measure moisture content of wood in its cross sections using moisture meter WRD-100. The samples of thickness 70 mm and length...
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The determination of deformations and stresses of laser welds used for fatigue assessment of steel sandwich panel joints
PublicationPanele typu sandwich znajdują szerokie zastosowanie w wielu gałęziach przemysłu. W przypadku niektórych zastosowań wymagających ocenę ryzyka dużą rolę odgrywa ocena trwałości zmęczeniowej spoin laserowych paneli. W pracy prezentowane są metody wyznaczania lokalnych odkształceń i naprężeń w połączeniach spawanych w celu oceny trwałości zmęczeniowej według hipotez lokalnych naprężeń i odkształceń.
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Determination of LFER descriptors of 30 cations of ionic lquids - progress in understanding their molercular interaction potentials
PublicationW celu zrozumienia interakcji molekularnych trzydziestu kationów cieczy jonowych, zastosowano powszechnie znaną koncepcję liniowej zależności energii swobodnej (LFER). Deskryptory LFER dla nadmiarowej refrakcji molowej i objętości molowej, zostały obliczone in silico, natomiast kwasowość i zasadowość wiązań wodorowych, i polaryzowalność/dipoloarność kationów cieczy jonowych zostały oznaczone eksperymentalnie za pomocą wysokosprawnej...
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Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Indoor Air in the Gdansk Area Using Permeation Passive Samplers
PublicationPassive dosimetry — known for over a hundred years — is still a useful tool in monitoring air pollutants. In this work, permeation passive samplers were used to determine indoor air quality in 22 apartments located in the Gdansk area in the northern part of Poland. The results obtained by the passive sampling technique were compared to those obtained by dynamic sampling. Attempts were also made to identify indoor sources of...
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Simple screening technique for determination of adsorbed and absorbed mercury in particulate matter in atmospheric and aquatic environment
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Absolute Configuration Determination by Quantum Mechanical Calculation of Chiroptical Spectra: Basics and Applications to Fungal Metabolites
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SELECTED PROBLEMS PERTAINING TO MODERNISATION OF LAND AND BUILDING RECORDS – DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARIES OF REAL ESTATE PLOTS
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Solid phase microextraction combined with chromatography - a powerful tool for determination of warfare agents and related compounds
PublicationOpisano zastosowanie mikroekstrakcji do fazy stacjonarnej do izolacji wzbogacania środków bojowych i produktów ich degradacji w powietrzu, wodzie i glebie oraz próbkach bilogicznych. Na etapie oznaczeń końcowych stosuje się najczęściej chromatografię gazową. Anality można pobierać przez bezpośrednie zanurzenie włókna w próbce ciekłej i gazowej oraz w fazie nadpowierzchniowej. Stosując SPME-GC można osiągnąć niskie granice oznaczalności...
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Development of New UV–vis Spectroscopic Microwave-Assisted Method for Determination of Glucose in Pharmaceutical Samples
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Simultaneous determination of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oestrogenic hormones in environmental solid samples
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Human bone marrow as a tissue in post-mortem identification and determination of psychoactive Substances—Screening methodology
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Comparison of Fluoride Ion-Selective Electrode Based Potentiometric Methods of Fluoride Determination in Human Urine
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The application of gradient reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography to the pKa and determination of polyprotic analytes
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Method of determination of the reticulocyte age distribution from flow cytometry count by a structured-population model
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The state-of-the-art determination of urinary nucleosides using chromatographic techniques “hyphenated” with advanced bioinformatic methods
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Selective determination of cocaine and its metabolite benzoylecgonine in environmental samples by newly developed sorbent materials
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Comparison of RP-HPLC columns used for determination of nucleoside metabolic patterns in urine of cancer patients
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Determination of butyltin stabilizers in PVC using Liquid-Phase microextraction with electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry
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Quantitative determination of diazepam, nitrazepam and flunitrazepam in tablets using thin-layer chromatography–densitometry technique
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Determination of carbamazepine in urine and water samples using amino-functionalized metal–organic framework as sorbent
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Application of a smartphone based spectrophotometer for rapid in-field determination of nitrite and chlorine in environmental water samples
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Determination of Equivalent Axle Load Factors on the Basis of Fatigue Criteria for Flexible and Semi-Rigid Pavements
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia analizę współczynników równoważności obciążenia osi na podstawie kryteriów zmęczeniowych stosowanych w mechanistyczno-empirycznych metodach projektowania nawierzchni. Określono wzory służące do obliczania współczynnika w oparciu o szereg kryteriów zmęczeniowych. Podano wartości liczbowe współczynników.
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Studies on development of headspace - gas chromatographic determination of volatile fatty acids in troublesome environmental samples
PublicationBadania nad opracowaniem procedur oznaczania LKT w silnie zanieczyszczonych próbkach środowiskowych za pomocą techniki analizy fazy nadpowierzchniowej w połączeniu z chromatografią gazową z wykorzystaniem detektora płomieniowo-jonizacyjnego na etapie oznaczeń końcowych. Dobrano warunki ekstrakcji LKT do fazy nadpowierzchniowej oraz warunki chromatograficzne. Metodyka pozwala oznaczać LKT w bardzo skomplikowanych próbkach ciekłych...
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Determination of PAHs, PCBs, minerals, trace elements and fatty acids in Rapana thomasiana as an indication of pollution
PublicationW trakcie badań wykorzystano różne metodyki analityczne do oznaczania zawartości szerokiego spektrum składników (anality z grupy WWA i PCB), metali ciężkich i innych pierwiastków oraz kwasów tłuszczowych w próbkach tkanek miękkich mięczaków morskich pochodzących z miejsc o różnym poziomie antropopresji (obszary zanieczyszczone i niezanieczyszczone w bułgarskiej strefie przybrzeżnej Morza Czarnego).Analiza statystyczna uzyskanych...
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Methodology of determination of geotechnical parameters for non-cohesive soils based on dynamic and static penetration tests
PublicationPrzedstawiono zakres, metodykę i wyniki sondowań dynamicznych i statycznych podłoży niespoistych dla dwóch dużych obiektów hydrotechnicznych: terminalu przeładunku zboża w Porcie Północnym w Gdańsku i planowanego kanału żeglugowego przez Mierzeję Wiślaną. Na podstawie obu rodzajów sondowań określono parametry geotechniczne badanych gruntów, przeanalizowano je i porównano ze sobą.