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Mobile system for on-road measurements of air pollutants
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano prototyp mobilnej stacji diagnostycznej do pomiarów stężeń typowych zanieczyszczeń powietrza (C6H6, NO2, NOx, CO i CO2) pochodzących z komunikacji w miastach. Nowością proponowanego systemu jest możliwość przeprowadzania pomiarów emisji zanieczyszczeń wzdłuż ciągów komunikacyjnych i w miejscach, w których nie mogą być zastosowane stacjonarne stacje monitoringowe. W proponowanym rozwiązaniu, urządzenie...
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Synthesis and structural characterization of bio-based bis(cyclic carbonate)s for the preparation of non-isocyanate polyurethanes
PublicationBio-based cyclic carbonates are of significant research interest as monomers for non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) synthesis. This research describes the synthesis of a series of five-membered bis(cyclic carbonate)s using bio-based polyether polyols (PO3G) with different molecular weights (250, 650 and 1000 g mol−1) and carbon dioxide as green feedstocks. The utilization of CO2 as a source of carbon in the chemical reaction is...
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Molecular and chemical monitoring of growth and Ochratoxin A biosynthesis of P. verrucosum in wheat stored at different moisture conditions
PublicationDoświadczenie polegało na obserwacji wzrostu P. verrucosum na ziarnach pszenicy, składowanej w różnych warunkach (wilgotność, temperatura) oraz zdolności do produkcji Ochratoksyny A (OTA) przez tę pleśń. Wzrost mierzony był w jednostkach tworzących kolonie (cfu colony forming units). Biosynteza OTA kontrolowana była przy pomocy HPLC, a ekspresja genu otapksPV syntetazy OTA mierzona w czasie przy pomocy odwrotnej transkryptazy...
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Hamburg : The European Green Capital Award 2011 : miasto o zrownoważonym rozwoju, przyjaznym środowisku naturalnemu
PublicationW roku 2011 nagrodę "The European Green Capital Award" otrzymał Hamburg, jako miasto, które ustanowiło kompleksowy program ochrony klimatu oraz w sposób ekologiczny rozwiązuje liczne problemy wiążące się z zarządzaniem metropolią. Publikacja przedstawia różnorodne inicjatywy miasta na rzecz ochrony środowiska: od przyjaznego transportu publicznego po rozbudowę terenów zielonych. Miasto wyznaczyło sobie ambitny cel redukcji emisji...
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A new strategy for PET depolymerization: Application of bimetallic MOF-74 as a selective catalyst
PublicationLarge-volume production of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), especially in the form of bottles and food packaging containers, causes problems with polymer waste management. Waste PET could be recycled thermally, mechanically or chemically and the last method allows to obtain individual monomers, but most often it is carried out in the presence of homogeneous catalysts, that are difficult to separate and reuse. In view of this,...
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Laser-Induced Graphitization of Polydopamine on Titania Nanotubes
PublicationSince the discovery of laser-induced graphite/graphene, there has been a notable surge of scientific interest in advancing diverse methodologies for their synthesis and applications. This study focuses on the utilization of a pulsed Nd:YAG laser to achieve graphitization of polydopamine (PDA) deposited on the surface of titania nanotubes. The partial graphitization is corroborated through Raman and XPS spectroscopies and supported...
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Modeling of entrained flow steam gasification of sewage sludge
PublicationProper management of sewage sludge becomes increasingly problematic due to legal requirements aiming at diminishing environmental impact, as well as rationalizing the utilization from the point of view of logistics. Steam gasification of sewage sludge can result in very good quality of the producer gas. So far, the works have been focused on the gasification in fixed bed gasifiers. However, this does not allow to take full advantage...
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Electron-scattering total cross sections for complex molecules: group additivity rule
PublicationZaprezentowano całkowite przekroje czynne na rozpraszanie elektronów na dwóch rodzinach drobin: pierwszej - zawierającej azot jako atom centralny [N(CH3)3, NH2CH3, NH3]oraz drugiej - rodzinę eterów cyklicznych [c-(CH2)nO, gdzie n=2-5]. Zostało pokazane, że TCS dla niektórych drobin wieloatomowych można wyznaczyć na podstawie wyników TCS dla drobin o prostszej budowie lub ich fragmentów.
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Evaluating calibration and robustness of pedestrian detectors
PublicationIn this work robustness and calibration of modern pedestrian detectors are evaluated. Pedestrian detection is a crucial perception com- ponent in autonomous driving and here we study its performance under different image corruptions. Furthermore, we provide analysis of classifi- cation calibration of pedestrian detectors and we show a positive effect of using style-transfer augmentation technique. Our analysis is aimed as a step...
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O nadjeżdżającej rewolucji w transporcie
Publication1,3 miliona – tyle osób rocznie na świecie ginie w wypadkach drogowych. Ponad 20 milionów zostaje rannych! 4 miliardy złotych – prawie tyle rocznie tracą kierowcy w 7 największych miastach w Polsce z powodu korków (a są to jedynie szacowane koszty straconego czasu i paliwa, bez uwzględnienia np. negatywnego wpływu na środowisko). Czy możemy coś z tym zrobić?
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Sposoby zagospodarowania ciepła odpadowego z silników jednostek pływających Cześć 2. Wykorzystanie ciepła do ogrzewania
PublicationW pierwszej części artykułu (COW 2/2017) omówiono możliwości wykorzystania nieużytkowej energii chemicznej paliwa do chłodzenia jednostek pływających. W drugiej części autorzy opisali systemy pozwalające wykorzystać tę energię do ogrzewania. Oprócz opisania budowy układów pozwalających na wykorzystanie ciepła odpadowego do ogrzewania, porównano je pod względem wydajności. Podjęto także próbę wskazania rozwiązania o najwyższej efektywności...
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Tanatoarchitektura [=] Thanatoarchitecture
PublicationApart from medicine and philosophy, deliberations about thanatology - the science of dying and death - are nowadays a subject of interest in psychol-ogy, pedagogy, anthropology, sociology or theology. It seems that there is also space for such deliberations in the field of architecture. This may con-cern the conditions and dignity of death (i.e. in a hospice) but also matters related to the design of the burial and memorial sites....
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Relation between steel microstructure and its properties in inert and aggressive environments
PublicationBadano stale 26H2MF i 34HNM poddane różnej obróbce cieplnej. Mikrostruktury stali zmieniały sie od martenzytu i bainitu do odpuszczonego martenzytu i sorbitu. Obserwowano spadek energii zniszczenia, wydłużenia i przewżenia w próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością i równoczesnej polaryzacji katodowej do 100 mA/cm2. Degradacji towarzyszyła zmiana przełomu z ciągliwego na kruchy łupliwy i quasiłupliwy.
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Electric field effect on luminescence, and photoconduction in electron donor - electron acceptor organic solid films
PublicationZaobserwowano silne wygaszenie fotoluminescencji (80%) i duże fotoprądy (1mA/cm2) w układzie dendrymer aminowy m-MTDATA (donor elektronu) : pochodna fenantroliny BPT (akceptor elektronu) niedomieszkowanym oraz zawierającym domieszkę w postaci organicznego kompleksu platyny PtL2Cl. W interpretacji wyników uwzględniono elektrycznopolową dysocjację singletowych ekscypleksów m-MTDATA:BPT i trypletowych ekscypleksów m-MTDATA : PtL2Cl...
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Factors causing degradation of sulfadimetoxine
PublicationSulfadimetoxine is a representative of sulfonamide drugs which presence inhibits growth of activated sludge bacteria, rhat is necessary for the effective mineralization of organic and inorganic contaminants. Therefore factors which con prevent this situation are searched. Aim of this study is selection of conditions causing efficien degradation of the drug- sulfadimetoxine. The impact of such aspects as : the type of oxidizing...
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Determination of Chemical Diffusion Coefficient of Lithium Ions in Ceramics Derived from Pyrolysed Poly(1,2-dimethylsilazane) and Starch
PublicationThe apparent chemical diffusion coefficient Li+ (DappLI+) in pyrolysed poly(1,2-dimethylsilazane)/starch (PSN/S) (weight ratio: 30/70) ceramic anode composite is determined by galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT). The electrode material composition is C6.00N0.14H0.47O0.12Si0.13. The calculated values of DappLI+, depend on the applied potential, vary from 10-14 to 10-9 [cm2/s]. The diffusion coefficient of lithium...
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Removal and retention of selected heavy metals in components of a hybrid wetland system
PublicationProwadzone badania z określeniem możliwosci retencjonowania metali ciężkichw systemie hybrydowej oczyszczalni hydrofitowej. Wykazano, że znaczna rete- ncja tych pierwiastków następowała w wyniku sorpcji. Przeprowadzona ekstra- kcyjna analiza sekwencyjna wykazała, że Pb2+ i Cu2+ zostały zakumulowane w połączeniach trwałych i nie powinny ulegać wymywaniu z oczyszczalni. Nato- miast Cd2+ wskutek sorpcji we frakcjach labilnych może...
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Microstructural aspects of hydrogen degradation of the 26H2MF and 34HNM constructional alloy steels
PublicationPodatność na degradację wywołaną przez wodór, dwóch gatunków polskich stali konstrukcyjnych stopowych: 26H2MF i 34HNM, określano przy pomocy próby powolnego rozciągania. Mierzono następujące parametry: energię pękania, wydłużenie, wytrzymałość na rozciąganie i przewężenie. Degradację stali obserwowano w 0,01M kwasie siarkowym przy gęstości prądu 20 mA/cm2 wraz z rodzajem przełomów. Poziom degradacji był zgodny z ilością wodoru...
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Pochodne kwasów ditiokarbaminowych - synteza i budowa
PublicationDitiokarbaminiany - związki powstające w wyniku reakcji amin pierwszo- lub drugorzędowych z disiarczkiem węgla - znalazły zastosowanie m. in. jako ligandy w chemii koordynacyjnej. Ich synteza przebiega według mechanizmu substytucji nukleofilowej SN2, przy czym rolę nukleofila pełni aktywowana przez zasadę amina atakująca centrum elektrofilowe w CS2. Różnorodność połączeń, wynikająca z charakteru grupy >N-CS2-, pozwala na otrzymanie,...
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Fluoroaromatic substituents attached to carbon nanotubes help to increase oxygen concentration on biocathode in biosensors and biofuel cells
PublicationBased on the known ability of perfluorodecalin/perfluorohydrocarbons to enhance oxygen solubility we modified oxygen sensitive biocathode by adding perfluorinated components to the catholite. This procedure improved the efficiency of the oxygen sensitive cathodes. Glassy carbon electrodes covered with single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with covalently bonded perfluoroaromatic groups were shown to be more sensitive to oxygen,...
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The Influence of External Load on the Performance of Microbial Fuel Cells
PublicationIn this work, the effect of the external load on the current and power generation, as well as on the pollutant removal by microbial fuel cells (MFCs), has been studied by step-wise modifying the external load. The load changes included a direct scan, in which the external resistance was increased from 120 Ω to 3300 Ω, and a subsequent reverse scan, in which the external resistance was decreased back to 120 Ω. The reduction in the...
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Reactivity study of a β-diketiminate titanium(III) complex with a phosphanylphosphido ligand towards chlorophosphanes. A new method of synthesis of β-diketiminate titanium(IV) complexes with versatile phosphanylphosphinidenes
PublicationThe reactivity of ab-diketiminate titanium(III) complex with a phosphanylphosphido ligand, [MeNacNacTi(Cl){g2-P(SiMe3)-PtBu2}] (1)(MeNacNac= [Ar]NC(Me)CHC(Me)N[Ar]; Ar = 2,6-iPr2Ph), was investigatedtowards selected chlorophosphanes, such astBu2PCl,iPr2PCl, Cy2PCl, (Cy)tBuPCl, (Me)tBuPCl, (Ph)tBuPCl, Ph2PCl, (iPr2N)tBuPCl and (Et2N)2PCl. The reactions withtBu2PCl and Ph2PCl lead mainly to theearlier described complex [MeNacNacTi(Cl){g2-P-PtBu2}]...
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Evaluation of Partial Nitritation/Anammox (PN/A) Process Performance and Microorganisms Community Composition under Different C/N Ratio
PublicationA one-stage partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) process with intermittent aeration is possible under sidestream conditions, but implementation in a mainstream is a challenge due to increased Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N) ratios in domestic wastewater. This study investigated the effect of C/N ratios on process efficiency and the effect of narrowing non-aeration time on process improvement at high chemical oxygen demand (COD) load. An increase...
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Pochodne kwasów ditiokarbaminowych - synteza i budowa
PublicationDitiokarbaminiany - związki powstające w wyniku reakcji amin pierwszo- lub drugorzędowych z disiarczkiem węgla - znalazły zastosowanie m. in. jako ligandy w chemii koordynacyjnej. Ich synteza przebiega według mechanizmu substytucji nukleofilowej SN2, przy czym rolę nukleofila pełni aktywowana przez zasadę amina atakująca centrum elektrofilowe w CS2. Różnorodność połączeń, wynikająca z charakteru grupy >N-CS2-, pozwala na otrzymanie,...
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Effect of alkyl sulfate on the phase behavior of microemulsions stabilized with monoacylglycerols
PublicationIn this study the effect of an anionic surfactant (sodium dodecyl sulfate SDS) and oils (hydrocarbons: C12-C16) on the formation and phase behavior of the systems of oil/monoacylglycerols (MAG):SDS/propylene glycol/water has been investigated. The effects of the surfactant mixture on the phase behavior and the concentrationof water or oil in the systems were studied at three temperatures (50, 55, 60 C). Electrical conductivity...
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Modeling nitrous oxide production by a denitrifying-enhancedbiologically phosphorus removing (EBPR) activated sludge in thepresence of different carbon sources and electron acceptors
PublicationIn this study, the IWA Activated Sludge Model No. 2d (ASM2d) was expanded to identify the most important mechanisms leading to the anoxic nitrous oxide (N2O) production in the combined nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) removal activated sludge systems. The new model adopted a three-stage denitrification concept and was evaluated against the measured data from one/two-phase batch experiments carried out with activated sludge withdrawn...
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Impact of soluble organic matter and particulate organic matter on anammox system: Performance, microbial community and N2O production
PublicationIn this study, the effects of soluble readily biodegradable COD (sCOD) and particulate slowly biodegradable COD (pCOD) on anammox process were investigated. The results of the longterm experiment indicated that a low sCOD/N ratio of 0.5 could accelerate the anammox and denitrification activity, to reach as high as 84.9% ±2.8% TN removal efficiency. Partial denitrification-anammox (PDN/anammox) and denitrification were proposed...
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High-performance NdSrCo2O5+δ–Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ composite cathodes for electrolyte-supported microtubular solid oxide fuel cells
PublicationNdSrCo2O5+δ (NSCO) is a perovskite with an electrical conductivity of 1551.3 S cm−1 at 500 °C and 921.7 S cm−1 at 800 °C and has a metal-like temperature dependence. This perovskite is used as the cathode material for Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-δ (GDC)-supported microtubular solid oxide fuel cells (MT-SOFCs). The MT-SOFCs fabricated in this study consist of a bilayer anode, comprising a NiO–GDC composite layer and a NiO layer, and a NSCO–GDC...
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COVID‐19: A systematic review and update on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
PublicationSince the rapid onset of the COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the world in 2019, extensive studies have been conducted to unveil the behavior and emission pattern of the virus in order to determine the best ways to diagnosis of virus and thereof formulate effective drugs or vaccines to combat the disease. The emergence of novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques considering the multiplicity of reports from one side and contradictions...
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Thin layer of ordered boron-doped TiO2 nanotubes fabricated in a novel type of electrolyte and characterized by remarkably improved photoactivity
PublicationThis paper reports a novel method of boron doped titania nanotube arrays preparation by electrochemical anodization in electrolyte containing boron precursor – boron trifluoride diethyl etherate (BF3 C4H10O), simultaneously acting as an anodizing agent. A pure, ordered TiO2 nanotubes array, as a reference sample, was also prepared in solution containing a standard etching compound: ammonium fluoride. The doped and pure titania...
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Phosphanylphosphido and phosphanylphosphinidene complexes of zirconium(IV) supported by bidentate N,N ligands
PublicationPhosphanylphosphido complexes of zirconium, [NacNacZrCl2(η2-R2P–PSiMe3)] (R = t-Bu, i-Pr), were synthesized in the reaction of R2P–P(SiMe3)Li·nTHF (R = t-Bu, i-Pr) with a β-diketiminate complex, [NacNacZrCl3], in toluene. Elimination of Me3SiCl from [NacNacZrCl2(η2-R2P–PSiMe3)] provided the phosphanylphosphinidene complexes [NacNacZrCl(η2-R2P–P)] (R = t-Bu, i-Pr). Moreover, the reaction of [NacNacZrCl2(η2-R2P–PSiMe3)] with R2P–P(SiMe3)Li·nTHF...
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Evaluation of respiration capacity of VF in hybrid constructed wetland systems.
PublicationThree VF-beds operating in hybrid constructed wetlands in configuration HF-VF-HF were analysed. These hybrid constructed wetlands provide the II stage biological treatment. They are located in Pommerania voivodship, in Sarbsk, Wiklino and Wieszyno, and their capacities are 29.5, 14.2 and 21.6 m3/d, respectively. The article focuses on performance and operation of VF-CW plants during one year. Based on removal of organic matter...
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Effects of thermal history on the performance of low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with Sm0.2Ce0.8O2-δ electrolyte and LiNi0.81Co0.15Al0.04O2 electrodes
PublicationIn this study, low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells with an ∼560 μm thick Sm0.2Ce0.8O2−δ (SDC) electrolyte and ∼890 μm thick LiNi0.81Co0.15Al0.04O2−δ (NCAL) electrodes are constructed and characterized under three experimental conditions. The cell with an NCAL cathode pre-reduced under an H2 atmosphere at 550 °C presents the best electrochemical performance. This is ascribed to facts that the reduction reaction generating Ni–Co...
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Exploring novel Cd(ii) complexes with 5-methyl-4-imidazolecarboxaldehyde: synthesis, structure, computational insights, and affinity to DNA through switchSense methodology
PublicationA series of four Cd(II) complexes with 5-methyl-4-imidazolecarboxaldehyde (L) with different inorganic anions within or outside the coordination sphere of general formula: [CdCl2 L2 ] (1), [CdBr2 L 2] (2), [CdI2L 2] (3), and [CdL4 ](PF6 )2 ·3H2 O (4) was synthesized through one-step and two-step reactions, respectively. All complexes were obtained as colorless crystals without the need for recrystallization and exhibited solubi- lity...
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To meet or to connect? Face-to-face contacts vs ICT in cluster organisations
PublicationThe main purpose of the paper is to explore how cluster organisations (COs) take advantage of direct (F2F) and indirect (ICT) contacts in fulfilling their main roles. The paper addresses the research question: “How important are Information and Communication Technologies at each level of advancement of cluster cooperation?” The research was conducted in 2016 in four purposefully selected cluster organisations representing metal...
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RAPESEED PELLET - A BYPRODUCT OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION - AS AN EXCELLENT RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
PublicationVegetable oils are renewable feedstock currently being used for production of biofuels from sustainable biomass resources. The existing technology for producing diesel fuel from plant oils, such as rapeseed, soybean, canola and palm oil are largely centered on transesterification of oils with methanol to produce fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) or biodiesel. Rapeseed pellet - crushed seed residue from oil extraction is a byproduct...
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Looking for the Optimal Location of an Eco-District within a Metropolitan Area: The Case of Tricity Metropolitan Area
PublicationCompact housing structures located in city centers are considered to be the most energy and environmentally eective, mainly due to the access to services, transport networks and municipal infrastructures. There is the question of why so many of the acknowledged ecological housing complexes are located on the outskirts of cities or suburbs. Numerous cities decide to introduce strategies either to densify city centers, hoping to...
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Tyre/road noise reduction by a poroelastic road surface
PublicationLow noise road surfaces of existing types may in favourable cases and in new conditions provide up to 7 dB of noise reduction. For higher noise reductions, innovative solutions must be sought. Poroelastic road surfaces (PERS) may be such a solution, which currently is studied in the EU project PERSUADE. This paper presents results of trials with a PERS version prefabricated by one of the project partners. Tests were made in a laboratory...
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Concretes (LWCs) with Various Aggregates
PublicationHigh requirements for the properties of construction materials and activities directed at environment protection are reasons to look for new solutions in concrete technology. This research was directed at solutions affecting the reduction of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The use of lightweight concretes (LWCs) allows one to meet both conditions at the same time. The purpose of the research presented in this paper was to...
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Impact of slow breathing on the blood pressure and subarachnoid space width oscillations in humans
PublicationThe aim of the study was to assess cardiac and respiratory blood pressure (BP) and subarachnoid space (SAS) width oscillations during the resting state for slow and fast breathing and breathing against inspiratory resistance. Experiments were performed on a group of 20 healthy volunteers (8 males and 12 females; age 25.3 ± 7.9 years; BMI = 22.1 ± 3.2 kg/m2). BP and heart rate (HR) were measured using continuous finger-pulse photoplethysmography....
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Analiza działań podjętych w celu zmniejszenia tempa ocieplania się klimatu i ich skutki ekonomiczne
PublicationNie ma całkowitej pewności, co do roli człowieka w ociepleniu się klimatu na Ziemi. Obecnie coraz więcej osobistości świata nauki przeczy tezom głoszonym przez IPCC, poszukują oni innych przyczyn podwyższania się temperatury na ziemskim globie. Nie mniej jednak społeczność międzynarodowa przeforsowała szereg dyrektyw i rozporządzeń, mających przeciwdziałać wzrostowi emisji dwutlenku węgla i innych gazów cieplarnianych do atmosfery....
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Thermodynamic and economic analysis of nuclear power unit operating in partial cogeneration mode to produce electricity and district heat
PublicationThis paper presents the methodology of techno-economic analysis for a nuclear unit operating in partial cogeneration mode and its application for the case study: a nuclear power plant planned in Poland. The research objectives were: to propose EPR, AP1000 and ESBWR nuclear condensing-extraction turbine systems modifications required for operation in cogeneration, to determine optimal heat production and heat transport line (HTL)...
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Influence of laser processing of the low alloy medium carbon structural steel on the development of the fatigue crack
PublicationThe paper contains the results of the structural analysis, hardness tests and fatigue tests conducted for the medium carbon structural steel with low content of Cr and Ni after its processing with CO2 laser beam. Pre-cracks were made in the round compact tension (RCT) specimen used for fatigue test. Next, four paths, parallel to each other, were melted on both sides of the samples using a laser beam. The paths were perpendicular...
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Modeling of Cardiac Component of Subarachnoid Space Changes in Apnoea Resulting as a Function of Blood Pressure and Blood Flow Parameters - Two Mechanizm of Regulation
PublicationExperiments were performed in a group of 19 healthy, non-smoking volunteers. The experiment consisted of three apnoeas, sequentially: 30 s apnoea, 60 s apnoea and maximal, that could be done, apnoea. The breath-hold was separated for 5 minutes rest. The following parameters were measured and obtained for further analysis: blood parameters, artery diameter of the internal carotid artery, end-tidal CO2 in expired air, the cardiac...
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Modelling Long‐Term Transition from Coal‐Reliant to Low‐Emission Power Grid and District Heating Systems in Poland
PublicationEnergy systems require technological changes towards climate neutrality. In Poland, where the power system is dominated by outdated coal-fired power plants, efforts to minimize the environmental impact are associated with high costs. Therefore, optimal paths for the development of the energy sector should be sought in order to achieve ambitious long-term strategic goals, while minimizing the negative impact on the consumers’ home...
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Possibilities for Developing Electromobility by Using Autonomously Powered Trolleybuses Based on the Example of Gdynia
PublicationTrolleybus transport refers to contemporary challenges related to a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and CO2 into the atmosphere formulated by international institutions, such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, or the European Union. Departure from fossil fuels in urban transport is one of the key challenges for the coming years. Trolleybuses are an important tool in this...
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Technical and economic conditions of supplying residential consumers with heat from nuclear power plant
PublicationThe reduction of CO2 emission requires technological shift towards carbon-free options. Cogeneration of electricity and heat based on coal and natural gas will experience generation cost increase, if the costs of emissions are imposed on the plant operators. Therefore, nuclear and renewable options should be considered. In this paper, we present the concept of electricity and heat supply system with nuclear condensing turbine adapted...
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Dendrimer based theranostic nanostructures for combined chemo- and photothermal therapy of liver cancer cells in vitro
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Spectacular Oxygen Evolution Reaction Enhancement through Laser Processing of the Nickel‐Decorated Titania Nanotubes
PublicationThe selective, laser‐induced modification of the nickel‐decorated titania nanotubes provides remarkable enhancement toward oxygen evolution reaction. Particularly, the irradiation of the laterally spaced crystalline TiO2 nanotubes, results in the formation of the tight closure over irradiated end, preserving their hollow interior. The shape of the absorbance spectra is modulated along with applied energy, and the new absorption...
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Formation of the hollow nanopillar arrays through the laser-induced transformation of TiO2 nanotubes
PublicationIn the following article, we present a simple, two-step method of creating spaced, hollow nanopillars, from the titania nanotube arrays via pulsed laser-treatment. Due to the high ordering of the structure, the prepared material exhibits photonic properties, which has been shown to increase the overall photoefficiency. The optical and morphological changes in the titania nanotubes after pulsed laser-treatment with 532, 355, and...