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Konwersje związków azotu w hybrydowym systemie hydrofitowym
PublicationCelem pracy było porównanie skuteczności usuwania związków azotu z warunkami w jakich ono zachodziło m.in: ładunek hydrauliczny i ładunek substancji organicznej oraz azotu, stężenia tlenu, potencjał utleniająco-redukujacych, dostępność łatwo-rozkładalnej substancji organicznej (źródło węgla). Ocena wyżej wymienionych parametrów może w sposób pośredni wykazać, które procesy są odpowiedzialne za usuwanie azotu w analizowanym HSH.Niespodziewanie...
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Aktywność amylolityczna ciałek inkluzyjnych izolowanych z Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)pLysS transformowanej plazmidem pTYB2alfa-Amyl.
PublicationBadania ekspresji rekombinantowej alfa-amylazy izolowanej z Escherichia coli BL21(DE3)pLysS transformowanej plazmidem pTYB2alfa-Amyl wykazały, że około 49 % wytwarzanego enzymu występuje w postaci ciałek inkluzyjnych. Źródłem genu termostabilnej alfa-amylazy był szczep Pyrococcus woesei (DSM 3773). W celu uzyskania aktywnych białek z ciałek inkluzyjnych odwirowane komórki bakterii inkubowano w roztworze CaCl2 i po trawieniu lizozymem...
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Overcoming carboxylic acid inhibition by granular consortia in high-load liquefied food waste fermentation for efficient lactate accumulation
PublicationGranular sludge, a self-aggregating spherical biofilm, possesses better stability compared to flocculent sludge under extreme conditions. This study compared the ability of anaerobic granular sludge (AnGS) and flocculent waste activated sludge (WAS) to convert food waste (FW) into highly-valuable optically active lactic acid (LA), a central and versatile intermediate platform molecule. Different loadings (30–60 g volatile suspended...
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Locust bean gum as green and water-soluble binder for LiFePO4 and Li4Ti5O12 electrodes
PublicationLocust Bean Gum (LBG, carob bean gum) was investigated as an environmentally friendly, natural, and water-soluble binder for cathode (LFP) and anode (LTO) in lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion). For the frst time, we show LBG as an electrode binder and compare to those of the most popular aqueous (CMC) and conventional (PVDF) binders. The electrodes were characterized using TGA/DSC, the galvanostatic charge–discharge cycle test, cyclic...
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Assessment of diversity and composition of bacterial community in Sludge Treatment Reed Bed systems
PublicationDue to their low emission of odours and lack of the need to apply additional chemical agents, sludge treatment reed beds (STRBs) constitute an economically feasible and eco-friendly approach to sewage sludge management. Correctly designed and operated STRBs ensure effective reduction of the dry matter content coupled with the mineralisation of organic compounds. Successful operation of STRBs relies on complex interactions between...
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Conjugates of Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin with Cell-Penetrating Peptide Exhibit Antifungal Activity and Mammalian Cytotoxicity
PublicationSeven conjugates composed of well-known fluoroquinolone antibacterial agents, ciprofloxacin (CIP) or levofloxacin (LVX), and a cell-penetrating peptide transportan 10 (TP10-NH2) were synthesised. The drugs were covalently bound to the peptide via an amide bond, methylenecarbonyl moiety, or a disulfide bridge. Conjugation of fluoroquinolones to TP10-NH2 resulted in congeners demonstrating antifungal in vitro activity against human...
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BEXUS 30 Stardust – Preliminary Results of Investigation of Microbes in the Stratosphere
PublicationThe stratospheric microbiome has been investigated several times using the methods of classical microbiology. In this experiment, we have combined them with some novel approaches.. Diversification of methods has helped better describe the collected microorganisms. The results of the experiment may help better understand the mechanisms of survivability of microorganisms in stratospheric conditions.
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Characterization of exceptionally thermostable single-stranded DNA-binding proteins from Thermotoga maritima and Thermotoga neapolitana
PublicationBACKGROUND: In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in SSBs because they find numerous applications in diverse molecular biology and analytical methods.RESULTS: We report the characterization of single-stranded DNA binding proteins (SSBs) from the thermophilic bacteria Thermotoga maritima (TmaSSB) and Thermotoga neapolitana (TneSSB). They are the smallest known bacterial SSB proteins, consisting of 141 and 142 amino...
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An electric ring thruster as auxiliary manoeuvring propulsion system for watercraft - construction analysis
PublicationThe reported project aimed at examining properties and purposefulness of use of modern electromagneticbearings for a screw propeller in a prototype version of a synchronous ring motor with rare earths magnets.Bearings of this type generate electromagnetic forces which keep the rotor in a state of levitation. Therotating machine with magnetic bearings can work in any environment which reveals diamagnetic properties(air, vacuum,...
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Microbial diversity of inflamed and noninflamed gut biopsy tissues in inflammatory bowel disease.
PublicationBACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition without any known cause or cure. An imbalance in normal gut biota has been identified as an important factor in the inflammatory process. METHODS: Fifty-eight biopsies from Crohn's disease (CD, n = 10), ulcerative colitis (UC, n = 15), and healthy controls (n = 16) were taken from a population-based case-control study. Automated ribosomal intergenic...
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Assessment of ecotoxicity and total volatile organic compound (TVOC) emissions from food and children's toy products
PublicationThe development of new methods for identifying a broad spectrum of analytes, as well as highly selective tools to provide the most accurate information regarding the processes and relationships in the world, has been an area of interest for researchers for many years. The information obtained with these tools provides valuable data to complement existing knowledge but, above all, to identify and determine previously unknown hazards. Recently,...
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Bee Bread Exhibits Higher Antimicrobial Potential Compared to Bee Pollen
PublicationThis study aimed at investigation of the antimicrobial potential of ethanolic extracts of bee bread (BB) and bee pollen (BP) and suspensions of these products in MHB (Mueller Hinton Broth). We covered 30 samples of BP and 19 samples of BB harvested in Polish apiaries. Slightly lower activity was observed against Gram-negative bacteria compared to Gram-positive staphylococci. BB extracts exhibited higher inhibitory potential with...
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Identification of antigen Ag43 in uropathogenic Escherichia coli Dr+ strains and defining its role in the pathogenesis of urinary tract infections
PublicationUrinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are among the most common bacterial infectious diseases in the developed world. The urovirulence of UPEC is mainly associated with the surface-exposed fimbrial adhesins and adhesins of the autotransporter (AT) family. The best studied of theses proteins is antigen 43 (Ag43) mediating cell aggregation, adhesion and biofilm development as the causes of...
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A facile strategy for reclaiming discarded graphite and harnessing the rate capabilities of graphite anodes
PublicationGraphite negative electrodes are unbeaten hitherto in lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) due to their unique chemical and physical properties. Thus, the increasing scarcity of graphite resources makes smart recycling or repurposing of discarded graphite particularly imperative. However, the current recycling techniques still need to be improved upon with urgency. Herein a facile and efficient hydrometallurgical process is reported to...
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Successive cytotoxicity control by evolutionary surface decorated electronic push-pull green ZnCr-LDH nanostructures: Drug delivery enlargement for targeted breast cancer chemotherapy
PublicationThe reason for the increasing bioavailability and biocompatibility of the porous nanomaterials in the presence of different (bio)molecules is still unknown. The role of difference functional groups and their interactions with the potential bioavailability and biocompatibility is of great importance. To investigate the potential contribution of the electronic effects (especially on the surface of the porous nanomaterials) on their...
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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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Analiza systemu przekazywania energii elektrycznej na drodze indukcyjnej przy dużej szczelinie powietrznej i wysokiej częstotliwości
PublicationZasilanie odbiorników energią elektryczną odbywa się, w dominującej liczbie przypadków, za pośrednictwem przewodów łączących, bądź innych zestykowych układów pośredniczących typu komutatory, odbieraki prądu, itp. W przypadku, gdy energia dostarczana jest do obiektu ruchomego występować mogą niekorzystne zjawiska, takie jak zerwania przewodów jezdnych i doziemienia, iskrzenie, czy niebezpieczeństwo porażenia, gdy taka instalacja...
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Genetycznie modyfikowane mikroorganizmy narzędziem służącym do usuwania metali ciężkich ze środowiska
PublicationMetale ciężkie są pierwiastkami metalicznymi i półmetalicznymi o gęstości powyżej 4,5 g•cm-3. Powodują zaburzenia w strukturze DNA, mogą być przyczyną chorób nowotworowych, układu nerwowego, pokarmowego, naczyniowego i kostnego. Wykorzystywane są w przemyśle chemicznym, elektromaszynowym, szklarskim, metalurgicznym, farbiarskim, wydobywczym, energetyce jądrowej. Wiele metali, takich jak kobalt, miedź, nikiel, stanowi mikroelementy...
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Esteraza GDSL z psychrotolerancyjnego szczepu Pseudomonas sp. S9 - konstrukcja systemów ekspresyjnych opartych o komórki Escherichia coli i Pichia pastoris, produkcja, oczyszczanie i charakterystyka uzyskanych białek rekombinowanych
PublicationW rozprawie doktorskiej celu opracowania wydajnej metody produkcji rekombinantowych wariantów sekwencyjnych enzymu esterolitycznego z psychrotolerancyjnego szczepu Pseudomonas sp. S9 zaprojektowano układy ekspresyjne umożliwiające ich produkcję w bakteriach Escherichia coli oraz drożdżach Pichia pastoris. W systemie ekspresyjnym E. coli wyprodukowano dwa warianty białek: EstS9Auto (białko zbudowane z domeny katalitycznej, domeny...
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D-Tagatoza - prosty cukier o ogromnym potencjale aplikacyjnym
PublicationD-Tagatoza jest naturalnym cukrem prostym, występującym w przyrodzie w niewielkich ilościach. D-Tagatoza jest ketoheksozą, epimerem D-fruktozy oraz izomerem D-galaktozy. Jest to związek dobrze rozpuszczalny w wodzie, stabilny w pH 2-7 i wykazujący słodki smak. Słodkość D-tagatozy wynosi 92% słodkości sacharozy, jednak jej kaloryczność jest znacznie niższa. Wysoka słodkość oraz niska wartość kaloryczna D-tagatozy sprawiają, iż stanowi...
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Kompleksowa ocena jakości środowiska w oparciu o wyniki pomiarów analitycznych i ekotoksykologicznych
PublicationGłównym celem pracy było sprawdzenie przydatności biotestów, jako jednego z narzędzi do oceny stopnia zanieczyszczenia ekosystemów wodnych oraz porównanie wrażliwości wykorzystanych w trakcie badań organizmów wskaźnikowych.W ramach pracy wykonano serię pomiarów pozwalających na określenie toksyczności ostrej: próbek wód podziemnych pobranych z piezometrów zlokalizowanych wokół terenu składowiska odpadów komunalnych; próbek osadów...
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Polyurethane based hybrid ciprofloxacin-releasing wound dressings designed for skin engineering purpose
PublicationPurpose Even in the 21st century, chronic wounds still pose a major challenge due to potentially inappropriate treatment options, so the latest wound dressings are hybrid systems that enable clinical management, such as a hybrid of hydrogels, antibiotics and polymers. These wound dressings are mainly used for chronic and complex wounds, which can easily be infected by bacteria. Materials and methods Six Composite Porous Matrices...
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Electrochemical oxidation of landfill leachate using boron-doped diamond anodes: pollution degradation rate, energy efficiency and toxicity assessment
PublicationElectrochemical oxidation (EO), due to high efficiency and small carbon footprint, is regarded as an attractive option for on-site treatment of highly contaminated wastewater. This work shows the effectiveness of EO using three boron-doped diamond electrodes (BDDs) in sustainable management of landfill leachate (LL). The effect of the applied current density (25–100 mA cm−2) and boron doping concentration (B/C ratio: 500 ppm, 10,000...
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Environmental characteristics of a tundra river system in Svalbard. Part 1: Bacterial abundance, community structure and nutrient levels
PublicationThe Arctic hosts a set of unique ecosystems, characterised by extreme environmental conditions and undergoing a rapid change resulting from the average temperature rising. We present a study on an aquatic ecosystem of the Revelva catchment (Spitsbergen), based on samples collected from the lake, river and their tributaries, in the summer of 2016. The landscape variety of the study site and the seasonal change in the hydrological...
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Genetic and biochemical characterization of yeasts isolated from Antarctic soil samples
PublicationThe Polish Arctowski Station is situated in the maritime Antarctic on the western shore ot' Admiralty Bay and encompasses terrestrial habitats which are not perma-nently covered by ice, in contrast to morę than 90% of the island's surface area. Over the past several decades, stud-ies exploring the soils of those habitats have revealed a considerable diversity of bacteria, filamentous fungi, and, to a lesser extent, yeasts; however,...
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RecA Proteins from Deinococcus geothermalis and Deinococcus murrayi - Cloning, Purification and Biochemical Characterisation
PublicationEscherichia coli RecA plays a crucial role in recombinational processes, the induction of SOS response and mutagenic lesion bypasses. It has also been demonstrated that RecA protein is indispensable when it comes to the reassembly of shattered chromosomes in gamma-irradiated Deinococcus radiodurans, one of the most radiation-resistant organisms known. Moreover, some functional differences between E. coli and D. radiodurans RecA...
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Coupling transformation of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur in a long-term operated full-scale constructed wetland
PublicationThe coupling transformation of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur compounds has been studied in lab-scale and pilot-scale constructed wetlands (CWs), but few studies investigated full-scale CW. In this study, we used batch experiments to investigate the potentials of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur transformation in a long-term operated, full-scale horizontal subsurface flow wetland. The sediments collected from the HSFW were incubated for...
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Addressing challenges of BiVO4 light-harvesting ability through vanadium precursor engineering and sub-nanoclusters deposition for peroxymonosulfate-assisted photocatalytic pharmaceuticals removal
PublicationIn this study, we present a complex approach for increasing light utilisation and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation in BiVO4-based photocatalyst. This involves two key considerations: the design of the precursor for BiVO4 synthesis and interface engineering through CuOx sub-nanoclusters deposition. The designed precursor of ammonium methavanadate (NH4VO3, NHV) leads to reduction in particle size, better dispersion and improved light...
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Combined partial denitrification/anammox process for nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment
PublicationRecently, the combined partial denitrification and anammox (PD/anammox) has received special attention as a viable alternative for N removal using organic matter present in municipal wastewater. In comparison with conventional nitrification-denitrification, PD/anammox provides enormous opportunities to achieve sustainable wastewater treatment due to the lack of dissolved oxygen (DO) demand, a smaller amount of organic carbon (C)...
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Estimation of the Regenerative Braking Process Efficiency in Electric Vehicles
PublicationIn electric and hybrid vehicles, it is possible to recover energy from the braking process and reuse it to drive the vehicle using the batteries installed on-board. In the conditions of city traffic, the energy dissipated in the braking process constitutes a very large share of the total resistance to vehicle motion. Efficient use of the energy from the braking process enables a significant reduction of fuel and electricity consumption...
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Osteoblast and bacterial cell response on RGD peptide‐functionalized chitosan coatings electrophoretically deposited from different suspensions on Ti13Nb13Zr alloy
PublicationMetallic materials for long-term load-bearing implants still do not provide high antimicrobial activity while maintaining strong compatibility with bone cells. This study aimed to modify the surface of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy by electrophoretic deposition of a chitosan coating with a covalently attached Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide. The suspensions for coating deposition were prepared in two different ways either using hydroxyacetic acid...
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Cytocompatibility, antibacterial, and corrosion properties of chitosan/polymethacrylates and chitosan/poly(4‐vinylpyridine) smart coatings, electrophoretically deposited on nanosilver‐decorated titania nanotubes
PublicationThe development of novel implants subjected to surface modification to achieve high osteointegration properties at simultaneous antimicrobial activity is a highly current problem. This study involved different surface treatments of titanium surface, mainly by electrochemical oxidation to produce a nanotubular oxide layer (TNTs), a subsequent electrochemical reduction of silver nitrate and decoration of a nanotubular surface with...
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Elucidation of chemical compounds in different extracts of two Lavandula taxa and their biological potentials: Walking with versatile agents on the road from nature to functional applications
PublicationDue to their health-promoting and nutraceutical properties, lavenders are frequently employed in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Here, we focused on investigate the chemical profile of hexane, MeOH, and water extracts of leaf, flower, and root of L. pedunculata and L. stoechas and to assess their antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antibacterial properties. The highest total polyphenolic and flavonoids contents were recorded...
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The selective salinity and hydrazine parameters for the start-up of non-anammox-specific biomass SBR
PublicationThe presence of ammonium (NH 4+ ) in wastewater above the permissible limits leads to undesirable ecological impact and public health concerns. In this study, the anaerobic ammonium oxidizing (anammox) bacteria-mediated nitrogen removal was investigated using a sequential batch reactor (SBR). Effects of different salinity levels were evaluated on the bacterial activity at: mild (below 0.2 g NaCl/L), elevated (18.2 g NaCl/L) and...
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Removal of selected sulfonamides and sulfonamide resistance genes from wastewater in full-scale constructed wetlands
PublicationSulfonamides are high-consumption antibiotics that reach the aquatic environment. The threat related to their presence in wastewater and the environment is not only associated with their antibacterial properties, but also with risk of the spread of drug resistance in bacteria. Therefore, the aim of this work was to evaluate the occurrence of eight commonly used sulfonamides, sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1–3) and integrase genes...
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Nanoparticle-assisted biohydrogen production from pretreated food industry wastewater sludge: Microbial community shifts in batch and continuous processes
PublicationBiohydrogen production from industrial waste has gained a significant attention as a sustainable energy source. In this study, the enrichment of biohydrogen production from pretreated dissolved air flotation (DAF) sludge, generated from food industry wastewater treatment plants, was investigated using SiO2@Cu-Ag dendrites cor- e–shell nanostructure (NS). The effect of NS on the changes of the microbial community and biohydrogen...
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Zasilanie pojazdów elektrycznych za pośrednictwem cewek powietrznych sprzężonych magnetycznie
PublicationZasilanie odbiorników ruchomych energią elektryczną odbywa się, w dominującej liczbie przypadków, za pośrednictwem giętkich przewodów łączących, bądź innych zestyko-wych układów pośredniczących typu komutatory, odbieraki prądu, itp. Atrakcyjną alternaty-wą staje się dla rozwiązań klasycznych bezstykowe zasilanie energią elektryczną BSPEE (Bezstykowy System Przesyłu Energii Elektrycznej) z wykorzystaniem cewek magnetycznie sprzężonych...
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Bezstykowe zasilanie pojazdu elektrycznego w warunkach zmiennego sprzężenia magnetycznego
PublicationBezstykowe zasilanie energią elektryczną poprzez dużą szczelinę powietrzną staje się atrakcyjną alternatywą dla rozwiązań klasycznych, zwłaszcza w przypadku budowy bezobsługowych (automatycznych) stacji doładowujących baterie akumulatorów (superkondensatorów) pojazdu oraz dla zasilania odbiornika ruchomego, na drodze indukcyjnej, w trakcie jego ruchu. Współczesne społeczeństwo spodziewa się znacznej poprawy warunków środowiskowych,...
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Wpływ zmiany parametrów geometrycznych na wydajność i efektywność protezy zastawki aortalnej Human Aortic Bioprosthesis
PublicationW pracy wykazano na podstawie rezultatów badań in vitro, że konstrukcja wykonana z nanocelulozy bakteryjnej, posiada wszelkie cechy protezy zastawki aortalnej możliwe do wykazania na drodze ww. badań oraz że określone cechy geometrii protezy wpływają na jej efektywność i funkcjonalność. W szczególności, w pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań in vitro trzech modeli konstrukcji protezy zastawki aortalnej, oznaczonych M2, M4’ i M4. Badania...
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Ocena ekotoksyczności próbek osadów portowych z Morskiego Portu Gdańsk i Morskiego Portu Gdynia
PublicationPogłębianie basenów portowych jest powszechnie stosowanym procesem we wszystkich krajach świata. Jest to proces przynoszący zyski ekonomiczne oraz stanowi rozwiązanie problemów związanych z odmulaniem kanałów. Niemniej powinniśmy być świadomi negatywnych skutków tego procesu, jakim jest zakłócenie naturalnej flory i fauny a także skażenie terenu składowania wydobytego urobku. Wiele krajów wprowadziło wytyczne dotyczące zagospodarowaniem...
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Hierarchiczne sterowanie predykcyjne stężeniem tlenu w reaktorze biologicznej oczyszczalni ścieków
PublicationOczyszczalnia ścieków jest złożonym systemem sterowania z powodu nieliniowej dynamiki, niepewności i braku wystarczającej liczby pomiarów, wielu skal czasu i wielowymiarowości. Napowietrzanie spełnia bardzo ważną rolę w oczyszczalni ścieków. Powietrze dostarczane do reaktorów biologicznych z jednej strony służy jako pokarm dla bakterii "pracujących" przy oczyszczaniu ścieków, z drugiej strony pomaga w procesach mieszania ścieków....
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Przydatność wybranych kruszyw mineralnych do sorpcji fosforu podczas doczyszczania ścieków bytowych
PublicationBadania przeprowadzono na specjalnym stanowisku z trzema parami kolumn wypełnionych złożami filtracyjnymi poszczególnych materiałów, stosując dla każdego z nich po dwa nominalne obciążenia hydrauliczne: 20 i 40 dm3/d. W trakcie badań wykluczono z dalszych prób materiał nr 2, stwierdzając jego nieprzydatność do praktycznego wykorzystania, ze względu na jego intensywne ługowanie i wypłukiwanie, skutkujące narastającą kolmatacją złóż...
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Badania świeżości mleka UHT przechowywanego w warunkach chłodniczych po codziennym otwieraniu opakowania
PublicationMleko, jako codziennie spożywany produkt o wysokiej wartości spożywczej i dietetycznej, powinno charakteryzować się dobrą jakością. Z praktycznego punktu widzenia ważne jest czy mleko nadaje się jeszcze do spożycia po okresie czasu podanym przez producenta na opakowaniu.Badano zmiany trwałości mleka UHT w okresie od 0 do 430 godz. po otwarciu opakowania. Serie badań dotyczyły mleka o różnej zawartości tłuszczu (2%, 3,2%) przechowywanego...
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An Easy and Ecological Method of Obtaining Hydrated and Non-Crystalline WO3−x for Application in Supercapacitors
PublicationIn this work, we report the synthesis of hydrated and non-crystalline WO3 flakes (WO3−x) via an environmentally friendly and facile water-based strategy. This method is described, in the literature, as exfoliation, however, based on the results obtained, we cannot say unequivocally that we have obtained an exfoliated material. Nevertheless, the proposed modification procedure clearly affects the morphology of WO3 and leads to loss...
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Identification of novel halogenated naturally occurring compounds in marine biota by high-resolution mass spectrometry and combined screening approaches
PublicationMarine animals, plants or bacteria are a source of bioactive naturally-occurring halogenated compounds (NHCs) such as bromophenols (BPs), bromoanisoles (BAs) and hydroxylated or methoxylated analogues of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (HO-PBDEs, MeO-PBDEs) and bromobiphenyls (HO-BBs, MeO-BBs). This study applied a comprehensive screening approach using liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry and combining target,...
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Insights into the microbial community of treated wastewater, its year-round variability and impact on the receiver, using cultivation, microscopy and amplicon-based methods
PublicationApart from chemical constituents, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents also release microorganisms that can be important to the receiving water bodies either from a sanitary point of view, or taking to the account the biogeochemical potential of the recipients. However, little is known about the treated wastewater microbial community, its composition, seasonal changes, functions and fate in the waters of the receiver. Thus,...
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Tetracycline and ampicillin resistance of Escherichia coli strains of surface water origin: the potential for horizontal transfer of resistance genes = Oporność na tetracyklinę i ampicylinę szczepów Escherichia Coli wyizolowanych z wody powierzchniowej : możliwość horyzontalnego przenoszenia genów oporności
PublicationThe aim of this preliminary study was to assess the occurrence and molecular diversity of tetracycline and ampicillin resistance genes carried by Escherichia coli present in surface water. Bacterial strains were isolated from two watercourses (the Reda River and the Oliwski Stream) that influence the quality of coastal waters in the Gdańsk Bay (Northern Poland) by direct discharge. The bacterial drug susceptibility, tested against...
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Glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase with an oligoHis insert
PublicationGlucosamine-6-phosphate (GlcN-6-P) synthase known also as L-Glutamine: D-fructose-6-phosphate aminotransferase (EC 2.6.1.16), catalyzes the first committed step in the amino sugar biosynthetic pathway in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The final product of this pathway is an activated precursor of numerous macromolecules containing amino sugars, including chitin and mannproteins in fungi, peptydoglican and lipopolysaccharides...
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Nitrogen removal via the nitrite pathway during wastewater co-treatment with ammonia-rich landfill leachates in a sequencing batch reactor
PublicationThe biological treatment of ammonia-rich landfill leachates due to an inadequate C to N ratio requires expensive supplementation of carbon from an external carbon source. In an effort to reduce treatment costs, the objective of the study was to determine the feasibility of nitrogen removal via the nitrite pathway during landfill leachate co-treatment with municipal wastewater. Initially, the laboratory-scale sequencing batch reactor...
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Hydrothermal synthesis of vanadium ammonium compounds – the crucial role of the pressure
PublicationDue to the structural diversity and chemical activity, vanadium oxides and their derivatives are continuingly in the great interest of scientist. In a large family of vanadium compounds, one of the most interesting are ammonium vanadates (with the general formula (NH4)xVyOz). They have received much attention because of their promising application as cathode material in mono- and multivalent-ion batteries [1]. Hydrothermal synthesis...