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Enhanced electrochemical activity of boron-doped nanocarbon functionalized reticulated vitreous carbon structures for water treatment applications
PublicationAn extraordinary charge transfer kinetics and chemical stability make a boron-doped diamond (BDD) a prom- ising material for electrochemical applications including wastewater treatment. Yet, with flat geometrical sur- faces its scaling options are limited. In this study, the reticulated Vitreous Carbon (RVC) served as a substrate for boron-doped diamondized nanocarbons (BDNC) film growth resulting with complex heterogeneity carbon structures...
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Deciphering the Molecular Mechanism of Substrate-Induced Assembly of Gold Nanocube Arrays toward an Accelerated Electrocatalytic Effect Employing Heterogeneous Diffusion Field Confinement
PublicationThe complex electrocatalytic performance of gold nanocubes (AuNCs) is the focus of this work. The faceted shapes of AuNCs and the individual assembly processes at the electrode surfaces define the heterogeneous conditions for the purpose of electrocatalytic processes. Topographic and electron imaging demonstrated slightly rounded AuNC (average of 38 nm) assemblies with sizes of ≤1 μm, where the dominating patterns are (111) and...
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Fabrication and characterization of composite TiO2 nanotubes/ boron-doped diamond electrodes towards enhanced supercapacitors
PublicationThe composite TiO2 nanotubes / boron-doped diamond electrodes were deposited using Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition resulting in the improved electrochemical performance. This composite electrode can deliver high specific capacitance of 7.46 mF cm‐− 2 comparing to boron-doped diamond (BDD) deposited onto flat Ti plate (0.11 mF cm‐− 2).The morphology and composition of composite electrode were characterized...
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Formation of Highly Conductive Boron-Doped Diamond on TiO2 Nanotubes Composite for Supercapacitor or Energy Storage Devices
PublicationIn the present paper, we report the phenomena of the formation of the novel composite nanostructures based on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) over-grown by thin boron-doped diamond (BDD) film produced in Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PE MWCVD). The TiO2 nanotube array overgrown by boron-doped diamond immersed in 0.1 M NaNO3 can deliver high specific capacitance of 7.46 mF cm−2. The composite electrodes were characterized...
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Electrochemical and photoelectrochemical properties of the interface between titania nanotubes covered by conducting polymer in aqueous by conducting polymer in aqueous electrolytes – The effect of various geometry and electrolytes concentration
PublicationIn the present work we show the impact of nanotubes (NTs) geometry of titania utilized as a substrate in organic-inorganic systems acting as a p-n junction on efficient conversion of radiation energy into electrochemical energy. The electrolytic bath composition and electrolysis conditions were controlled in order to obtain TiO2NTs of various geometry as a result of electrochemical oxidation of titanium foil. The electrode material...
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Heterogeneous oxidation of highly boron-doped diamond electrodes and its influence on the surface distribution of electrochemical activity
PublicationThe electrochemical active surface area (EASA) of polycrystalline boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes is heterogeneous and can be affected by numerous factors. There is a strong need for proper consideration of BDD heterogeneity in order to improve this material's range of application in electrochemistry. Localized changes in surface termination due to the influence of oxidation agent result in increased surface resistance. The...
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Charakterystyki czujników wilgotności z dielektrykiem z porowatego tlenku glinu.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rezultaty badań charakterystyk ceramicznych czujników wilgotności z dielektrykiem z elektrolitycznie wytworzonego tlenku glinu.Pokazano wpływ doboru niektórych parametrów procesu elektro-katalitycznego na użytkowe charakterystyki czujników. Dokonano oceny dopasowania danych doświadczalnych, uzyskanych dla przedstawicieli dwóch grup czujników o różnych charakterystykach, do odpowiedzi dwóch znanych...
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Electrochemical study of lithium insertion into carbon-rich polymer-derived silicon carbonitride ceramics
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono materiał ceramiczny, bogaty w węgiel krzemo azotek węgla (SiCN), otrzymany na drodze pirolizy w zakresie temperatur od 1100 do 1700°C. Badania elektrochemiczne insercji litu wykazały, że materiał elektrodowy na bazie SiCN może być obiecujący jako anoda w bateriach litowych. Próbka otrzymana w 1300°C cechuje się pojemnością 392 mAh/g i jest stabilna aktywna elektrochemicznie w trakcie interkalacji i deinterkalacji...
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Dielectric Barrier Discharge Systems with HV Generators and Discharge Chambers for Surface Treatment and Decontamination of Organic Products
PublicationThe article presents applications of systems with power electronic converters, high voltage transformers, and discharge chambers used for nonthermal, dielectric barrier discharge plasma treatment of a plastic surface and decontamination of organic loose products. In these installations, the inductance of the high voltage transformers and the capacitances of the electrode sets form resonant circuits that are excited by inverters....
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Polymer membranes loaded with lipids for taste sensing: electrochemical impedance spedance spectroscopy studies
PublicationZcharakteryzowano metodą impedancyjnej spektroskopii elektrochemicznej membrany polichlorku winilu z lipidami zanurzone w roztworze kwasu cytrynowego. Badano membrany elektrod dodatnio naładowanych (heksadecyloamina, chlorek, benzyloheksadecylodimetyloamoniowy) i ujemne naładowanych (kwas elaidynowy, cholesterol, l-dodekonol). Badania impedacyjne pozwoliły na rozróznienie czterech stałych czasowych: rezystancja wysokiej częstotliwości,...
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Materiały sensorowe o makrocyklicznej budowie. Synteza benzokoron oraz azobenzokoron. Zależność: struktura a właściwości jonoforowe
PublicationRozwój chemii supramolekularnej jest ściśle powiązany z poszukiwaniem nowych materiałów użytecznych np. w konstruowaniu sensorów chemicznych lub urządzeń molekularnych. Sensory potencjometryczne-membranowe elektrody jonoselektywne (ISE) to jedne z najczęściej stosowanych detektorów jonów metali. Substratami często stosowanymi do otrzymywania jonoforów są etery koronowe.W ramach pracy zsyntezowano szereg eterów koronowych i przeprowadzono...
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Ekspertyza stanu technicznego zbiorników wysłodzin
PublicationCelem pracy było określenie stanu technicznego czterech zbiorników wysłodzin na terenie Browaru Elbląg. Zbiorniki oddane zostały do użytku w 1984 roku i zostały wykonane ze stali niestopowej konstrukcyjnej. Ekspertyza została wykonana na podstawie badań ultradźwiękowych grubości stali zbiornika, głębokości wżerów, magnetycznym pomiarze grubości powłoki malarskiej, pomiarze potencjałów stali względem elektrody siarczano-cynkowej...
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Theoretical study of the energetics of the reactions of triplet dioxygen with hydroquinone, semiquinone, and their protonated forms: relation to the mechanism of superoxide generation in the respiratory chain = Badanie teoretyczne energii z energii reakcji dioksygenu potrójnego z wodorem, półkiną i ich formami protony: relacja z mechanizmem wytwarzania supertlenku w łańcuchu oddechowym
PublicationW pracy prezentujemy wyniki obliczeń kwantowych ab initio i półempirycznych energetyki reakcji redukcji jednoelektronowej tlenu trypletowego. Zaproponowaliśmy cztery możliwe mechanizmy redukcji i przeprowadziliśmy obliczenia kwantowe. Z obliczeń wynika, że najprawdopodobniejszy mechanizm reakcji wiedzie poprzez przeniesienie elektronu z anionu hydrochinonu po deprotonacji lub też z rodnika semichinonowego na tlen cząsteczkowy,...
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Effect of underwater local cavity welding method conditions on diffusible hydrogen content in deposited metal
PublicationOne of the methods with great potential for applications in underwater repairs is local cavity welding. In local cavity method, cooling conditions and diffusible hydrogen amount in weld metal are nearly the same as those existed during welding in the air. This paper presents the results of literature survey and preliminary tests of the effect of local cavity welding conditions on diffusible hydrogen amount in a deposited metal....
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Design of Microwave Lossy Filter Based on Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW)
PublicationIn this letter, we propose a lossy three-pole Chebyshev filter centered at 5.15 GHz, based on the substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) with scattering characteristics shifted down by 5.68 dB. The filter is composed of three directly coupled SIW cavities with three lossy couplings between nonadjacent resonators. These additional couplings are realized using mixed coupled slot and microstrip lines connected with metal electrode leadless...
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Characterization of Bi6Fe2Ti3O18 Ceramics with Impedance Spectroscopy
PublicationIn the present research the tool of impedance spectroscopy was utilized to characterize dielectric behavior of Aurivillius-type ceramics of Bi6Fe2Ti3O18 composition fabricated by hot pressing method from the stoichiometric mixture of oxides Bi2O3, TiO2 and Fe2O3. Impedance spectroscopy was applied to characterize dielectric response of bulk, grain boundary, and material/electrode interfaces of the fabricated polycrystalline ceramic...
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Enhanced capacitance of composite TiO2 nanotube / boron-doped diamond electrodes studied by impedance spectroscopy
PublicationWe report on the novel composite nanostructures based on boron-doped diamond thin film grown on top of TiO2 nanotubes. The nanostructures made of BDD-modified titania nanotubes showed an increase in activity and performance when used as electrodes in electrochemical environments. The BDD thin films (~200-500 nm) were deposited using microwave plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition (MW PA CVD) onto anodically fabricated TiO2...
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Enhanced Charge Storage Mechanism And Long-Term Cycling Stability In Diamondized Titania Nanocomposite Supercapacitors Operating In Aqueous Electrolytes
PublicationThe long cycle life stability jointly with high energy density are limiting broader feasible applications of supercapacitors. The novel diamondized titania nanocomposite supercapacitors deliver high power and energy densities along with high capacitance retention rates. Supercapacitor electrodes were fabricated utilizing a combination of Ti anodization followed by chemical vapor deposition resulting in simultaneous growth of complex...
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Discriminating macromolecular interactions based on an impedimetric fingerprint supported by multivariate data analysis for rapid and label-free Escherichia coli recognition in human urine
PublicationThis manuscript presents a novel approach to address the challenges of electrode fouling and highly complex electrode nanoarchitecture, which are primary concerns for biosensors operating in real environments. The proposed approach utilizes multiparametric impedance discriminant analysis (MIDA) to obtain a fingerprint of the macromolecular interactions on flat glassy carbon surfaces, achieved through self-organized, drop-cast,...
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Diamond-Based Supercapacitors with Ultrahigh Cyclic Stability Through Dual-Phase MnO2-Graphitic Transformation Induced by High-Dose Mn-Ion Implantation
PublicationWhile occasionally being able to charge and dischargemore quickly than batteries, carbon-based electrochemical supercapacitors(SCs) are nevertheless limited by their simplicity of processing, adjustableporosity, and lack of electrocatalytic active sites for a range of redox reactions.Even SCs based on the most stable form of carbon (sp3carbon/diamond)have a poor energy density and inadequate capacitance retention during longcharge/discharge...
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Comparison of Z-E isomerization in Langmuir-Blodgett layers and in solution
PublicationPorównano izomeryzację Z-E w monowarstwie Langmuira-Blodgett i w roztworze. Badanymi cząsteczkami były etery koronowe z elektro- i fotoaktywną resztą azobenzenu jako częścią makrocyklu. Szybkość fotoindukowanej izomeryzacji E-Z i spontanicznej termicznej reakcji Z-E była obliczana na podstawie pomiarów elektrochemicznych i spektroskopowych. Stwierdzono, że izomeryzacja jest szybsza w monowarstwie niż w roztworze.
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Lower Rim Substituted p-tert-Butyl-Calix[4]arene. Part 15. Pb(II)-Ion-Selective Electrodes Based on p-tert-Butyl-calix[4]arene Thioamides.
PublicationTetra podstawione tioamidowe pochodne para-tert-butylokaliks[4]arenu (1-5) zostały zastosowane jako jonofory w membranowych elektrodach jonoselektywnych (EJS) selektywne na kationy Pb(II). Wyznaczono współczynniki selektywności. Czwartorzędowe kaliks[4]aren-tioamidy (1,2) wykazują nadzwyczaj dobrą selektywność na kationy Pb(II) w porównaniu z kaliks[4]aren-amidami. Membrany z tymi ligandami wykazują dużą trwałość, a charakterystyki...
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Elektrochemiczny czujnik na bazie cieczy jonowej do oznaczania par benzaldehydu
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono prototypowy, laboratoryjny, elektrochemiczny czujnik do oznaczania par benzaldehydu w argonie. Cieczą jonową testowaną jako elektrolit i środowisko reakcji redox była: bis(trifluorometylosulfonylo)imidek 1-butylo,3-metyloimidazolinowy ([BMIM][Tf2N]). W pomiarach użyto komercyjnych elektrod firm: DropSens Co. i BVT Technologies. Walidacji poddano dwa parametry metrologiczne czujnika: granicę wykrywalności i...
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Prototypowy czujnik do oznaczania lotnych związków opganicznych w powietrzu
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano prototypowy elektrochemiczny czujnik zbudowany na bazie cieczy jonowej do oznaczania związków z grupy lotnych związków organicznych (LZO). W czujniku zostały użyte komercyjne elektrody firmy DropSens. w postaci pasków z nadrukowanymi elektrodami na ceramicznym podłożu. Jako elektrolit i środowisko reakcji redox wykorzystano następujące ciecze jonowe: dicyjanoamid 1-butylo-3-metyloimidazoliowy ([BMIM][N(CN2)]),...
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In situ transformation boosts the pseudocapacitance of CuNi-MOF via cooperative orientational and electronic governing
PublicationThe disordered arrangement and thereof inferior conductivity of 2D MOF sheets seriously hinder their practical application. Herein, we propose in situ transformation strategy to architect vertically oriented bimetallic CuNi-MOF as a self-supporting electrode, leading to a decuple high specific capacitance of 1262 C g-1 in comparison with the pristine Ni-MOF powder of 114 C g-1 at 2 A g-1. DFT calculations reveal that introduction...
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Dipodal Tetraamide Derivatives of 1,10-Diaza-18-Crown-6 and Alkylmalonic Acids—Synthesis and Use as Ionophores in Ion Selective Membrane Electrodes
PublicationNovel dipodal derivatives of an 18-membered diaza-crown ether with two diamide chains featuring methylmalonic or butylmalonic acid residues were obtained and tested as ionophores in ion-selective plasticized membrane electrodes. The objective of the study was to identify measurement conditions which ensure the most favorable performance for magnesium ion-selective electrodes. The relationship between the molar lipophilic anion...
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N-doped carbon materials as electrodes for highly stable supercapacitors
PublicationThis article reports a strategy to use nitrogen-doped carbon materials as electrodes for supercapacitors. Depending on the carbon precursor, the porous structure is changed with specific surface area reached up to 2270 m2 g−1. The capacitance of carbon materials used as electrodes is related strictly to pore size. The microstructure and nitrogen functionalities enable a high capacitance (327 F g−1) and cycle durability. The nanoporous...
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Instantaneous Impedance Analysis of Non-Stationary Corrosion Process: a Case Study of Carbon Steel in 1M HCl
PublicationThe paper concerns the problem of evaluation of stationarity of carbon steel corrosion in 1M HCl. Comparison of corrosion rate with addition of corrosion inhibitor to the reference measurement is the most often used way of evaluating inhibitor efficiency. Such an approach is valid only if corrosion rate is a stationary process. Two complementary techniques were used simultaneously: volumetric analysis of evolved hydrogen and instantaneous...
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Metrological parameters of sulphur dioxide amperometric sensor containing addition of aprotic solvents
PublicationW publikacji zaprezentowano wyniki badań nad dodatku rozpuszczalnika aprotycznego do roztworu elektrolitu wewnętrznego czujnika na parametry metrologiczne prototypowego czujnika ditlenku siarki z membraną nafionową. Porównywano właściwości pięciu czujników różniących się składem elektrolitu. W każdym przypadku elektroda pracująca wykonana była ze złota, próżniowo napylonego na powierzchnię membrany. Roztwory elektrolitów zawierały...
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Impedance of cation-coupled electron transfer reaction: Theoretical description of one pathway process
PublicationIt has been assumed that cation electron coupled charge transfer can be conducted in accordance with two mutually coupled reactions. Using a differential method an expression was introduced which describes the impedance of a cation electron coupled transfer reaction. Also, an electrical equivalent circuit has been defined. The total faradaic impedance is the sum of electron transfer impedance and cation transfer impedance. Issues...
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Potentiometric Solid-Contact Multisensor System for Simultaneous Measurement of Several Ions
PublicationThe design and performance of potentiometric multisensor system made in solid-contact technology is described. Both, the measuring electrodes as well as the reference electrode are in a compact cell. The system allows for simultaneous measurement of various ions. The characteristics of the electrodes for Na+, K+ and Ca2+ ions were determined using the designed system and compared with ISEs of the same membrane composition in classical...
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Evaluation of Praseodymium and Gadolinium Doped Ceria as a Possible Barrier Layer Material for Solid Oxide Cells
PublicationIn this work, nanocrystalline layers based on the Pr, Gd co-doped CeO2 were investigated. For the preparation of thin layers, lowtemperature spray pyrolysis technique was used. Different stoichiometries of the layers were produced for comparison on polished sapphire substrates. The microstructure of the prepared thin layers was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energydispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD)....
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Oxygen biosensor based on carbon nanotubes directly grown on graphitic substrate
PublicationFilms of carbon nanotubes were synthesized on the graphitic substrates by CVD method in the presence of catalyst. Two different catalysts were used, that is nickel and iron, supported on graphitic substrates. The as-obtained nanotubes were analyzed by SEM imaging with EDX and Raman spectroscopy. The results revealed their multi-walled morphology. Free radical reaction was carried out in order to chemically functionalize synthesized...
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Fe local structure in Pt-free nitrogen-modified carbon based electrocatalysts: XAFS study
PublicationThe paper presents a new results on the bonding environment (coordination number and geometry) and on oxidation states of Fe in nitrogen-modified Fe/C composites used as Pt-free catalysts for oxygen reduction in Direct Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Starting from glucose or fructose, two catalysts displaying different electrochemical performance were prepared and studied in the form of pristine powder and thin catalytic layer of electrode...
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Zastosowania elektrochemicznej mikrowagi kwarcowej w badaniach korozyjnych
PublicationPrzegląd niniejszy opisuje zastosowania elektrochemicznej wagi kwarcowej (EQCM) w badaniach korozyjnych. Przedstawione zostały dwa główne obszary badań. Jeśli chodzi o badania mechanizmów korozji, mikrowaga elektrochemiczna była wykorzystywana jako narzędzie do testowania korozji miedzi, niklu, cynku, aluminium i stopów. Była użyteczna w określaniu mechanizmów roztwarzania albo pasywacji w różnych warunkach. Drugim kierunkiem wykorzystania...
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Functional fluorine-doped tin oxide coating for opto-electrochemical label-free biosensors
PublicationSensors operating in multiple domains, such as optical and electrochemical, offer properties making biosensing more effective than those working in a single domain. To combine such domains in one sensing device, materials offering a certain set of properties are required. Fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) thin film is discussed in this work as functional optically for guiding lossy modes and simultaneously electrochemically, i.e....
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Corrosion monitoring by harmonic analysis in aqueous environments
PublicationThis paper presents tests concerning the rate of corrosion in non-alloy steel (type S235JR) in an aqueous environment, with an additive of sodium chloride by means of polarization resistance measurements and harmonic analysis. The tests have been carried out for steel samples exposed to the testing environment for six weeks, in order to obtain a constant rate of corrosion in the function of time. The measurements have aimed at...
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Ceria Based Protective Coatings for Steel Interconnects Prepared by Spray Pyrolysis
PublicationStainless steels can be used in solid oxide fuel/electrolysis stacks as interconnects. For successful long term operation they require protective coatings, that lower the corrosion rate and block chemical reactions between the interconnect and adjacent layers of the oxygen or the hydrogen electrode. One of the promising coating materials for the hydrogen side is ceria. Using standard sintering techniques, ceria sinters at around...
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Determination of Sodium Ion Diffusion Coefficient in Tin Sulfide@Carbon Anode Material Using GITT and EIS Techniques
PublicationThe electroanalytical behavior of SnSx (x = 1, 2) encapsulated into a carbon phase was studied using the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). These techniques are widely utilized in battery systems to investigate the diffusion of alkali metal cations in anode and cathode materials depending on the concentration of ions in the host material. Here, we report different...
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New reaction of dithiophosphoric acids with O-thioacylhydroxylamines. Nucleophilic substitution or single electron transfer process?
PublicationUdowodniono, że dipodstawione lub sterycznie przeszkodzone hydroksyloaminy reagują z przestrzennie rozbudowanymi S-tioacyloditiofosforanami dając odpowiednie O-tioacylohydroksyloaminy. Dalsza reakcja O-tioacylohydroksyloaminy z kwasem ditiofosforowym prowadzi do powstania disiarczku acylowo tiofosfo-rylowego oraz soli amoniowej kwasu ditiofosforowego. Wpływ pułapek rodnikowych na wydajność tej reakcji świadczy dobitnie, że w procesie...
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3D polypyrrole structures as a sensing material for glucose detection
PublicationIn this work, 3D polypyrrole (PPy) structures as material for glucose detection is proposed. Polypyrrole was electrochemically polymerized on platinum screen-printed electrode from an aqueous solution of lithium perchlorate and pyrrole. The growth mechanism of such PPy structures was studied by ex-situ scanning electron microscopy. Preliminary studies show that studied here PPy film is a good candidate as a sensing material for...
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Electrochemical simulation of metabolic reduction and conjugation reactions of unsymmetrical bisacridine antitumor agents, C-2028 and C-2053
PublicationElectrochemistry (EC) coupled with analysis techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC) and mass spectrometry (MS) has been developed as a powerful tool for drug metabolism simulation. The application of EC in metabolic studies is particularly favourable due to the low matrix contribution compared to in vitro or in vivo biological models. In this paper, the EC(/LC)/MS system was applied to simulate phase I metabolism of the representative...
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Electrocatalytic performance of oxygen-activated carbon fibre felt anodes mediating degradation mechanism of acetaminophen in aqueous environments
PublicationCarbon felts are flexible and scalable, have high specific areas, and are highly conductive materials that fit the requirements for both anodes and cathodes in advanced electrocatalytic processes. Advanced oxidative modi- fication processes (thermal, chemical, and plasma-chemical) were applied to carbon felt anodes to enhance their efficiency towards electro-oxidation. The modification of the porous anodes results in increased...
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Electrochemical activity and characterization of hybrid material consisted of poly(3,4- ethylenedioxythiophene) and silver hexacyanocobaltate
PublicationPrac przedstawiono charakterystykę elektrochemiczną oraz powierzchniową materiału hybrydowego składającego się z polimeru przewodzącego, poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) oraz nieorganicznej sieci typu redoks, heksacyjanokobaltanu srebra. Materiał scharakteryzowano technikami jak AFM, SEM. Skład materiału oznaczono za pomocą mikroanalizy rentgenowskiej EDX. Analiza potwierdziła obecność sieci nieorganicznej w materiale. Proporcja...
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Dynamic impedance measurements of the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell cathode at various operating temperatures
PublicationThis article discusses the application of impedance analysis for diagnosing the cathode of a direct methanol fuel cell at various operating temperatures. The Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy technique coupled with a linear current scan was applied for this purpose. This technique allowed the observation of changes in the cathode's properties in the fuel cell operating under real working conditions. An equivalent model...
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Capacitance Enhancement by Incorporation of Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes into Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene)/Graphene Oxide Composites
PublicationThis paper reports on the role of oxidised carbon nanotubes (oxMWCNTs) present in poly-3,4-ethylenedioxytiophene (PEDOT)/graphene oxide (GOx) composite. The final ternary composites (pEDOT/GOx/oxMWCNTs) are synthesised by an electrodeposition process from the suspension-containing monomer, oxidised carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide. Dissociated functional groups on the surface of graphene oxide play a role of counter-ions for the...
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Chestnut-Derived Activated Carbon as a Prospective Material for Energy Storage
PublicationIn this work, we present the preparation and characterization of biomass-derived activatedcarbon (AC) in view of its application as electrode material for electrochemical capacitors. Porouscarbons are prepared by pyrolysis of chestnut seeds and subsequent activation of the obtainedbiochar. We investigate here two activation methods, namely, physical by CO2and chemical usingKOH. Morphology, structure and specific surface area (SSA)...
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Lower Rim Substituted p-tert-Butyl-Calix[4]arene. Part 16. Synthesis of 25, 26, 27, 28-tetrakis(piperidinethiocarbonylmethylene)-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene and its interaction with metal ions
PublicationThe synthesis, characterisation and X-ray crystal structures of p-tert-butyl-calix[4]arenethioamide L and its complex with lead L-Pb2+ is reported. The cation-binding properties in solution have been assessed by liquid-liquid extraction of the metal picrates from water into dichloromethane and by stability constants determination in acetonitrile using UV-absorption spectrophotometry or potentiometry. The compound was used as active...
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Composites of tin oxide and different carbonaceous materials as negative electrodes in lithium-ion batteries
PublicationAbstract Tin and tin oxide have been considered as suitable materials with high theoretical capacity for lithium ion batteries. Their low cost, high safety and other technical benefits placed them as promising replacements for graphite negative electrodes. The problem to overcome with tin oxide, as well as with other metallic materials, is high volume changes during alloying/dealloying, subsequent pulverization, delamination from...
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Recurrent potential pulse technique for improvement of glucose sensing ability of 3D polypyrrole
PublicationIn this work, a new approach for using a 3D polypyrrole (PPy) conducting polymer as a sensing material for glucose detection is proposed. Polypyrrole is electrochemically polymerized on a platinum screen-printed electrode in an aqueous solution of lithium perchlorate and pyrrole. PPy exhibits a high electroactive surface area and high electrochemical stability, which results in it having excellent electrocatalytic properties. The...