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Green Polymer Nanocomposites for Skin Tissue Engineering
PublicationFabrication of an appropriate skin scaffold needs to meet several standards related to the mechanical and biological properties. Fully natural/green scaffolds with acceptable biodegradability, biocompatibility, and physiological properties quite often suffer from poor mechanical properties. Therefore, for appropriate skin tissue engineering and to mimic the real functions, we need to use synthetic polymers and/or additives as complements...
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Manufacturing of metal-polymer composites for medical applications
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Mechanism for sonocoating a polymer surface with nano-hydroxyapatite
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Biodegradable polymer packaging materials - influence on environment
PublicationAwareness of the waste problem and its impact on the environment has awakened new interest in the area of biodegradable polymers. Biodegradation of various polymers have been studied under diverse environments like in soil, in sewage sludge, in compost conditions and in sea water by different research groups. The aim of this paper is to present the research methods on the biodegradation of the commercially available biodegradable...
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Electrical properties of polymer coatings modified with nanoadditives
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono właściwości elektryczne (antystatyczne, rezystancję powierzchniową) polimerowych powłok. Pokazano wpływ różnych domieszek na czasy rozładowania się warstwy oraz na jej rezystancję powierzchniową.
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Review: synthetic polymer hydrogels for biomedical applications
PublicationSynthetic polymer hydrogels constitute a group of biomaterials, used in numerous biomedical disciplines, and are still developing for new promising applications. The aim of this study is to review information about well known and the newest hydrogels, show the importance of water uptake and cross-linking type and classify them in accordance with their chemical structure.
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Some kind of joints in composite polymer bridges
PublicationContemporary, polymer composites bridge structures are of two types: truss or arch structures(with many joints along the length) and beam structures with limited number of joints. Both of them have special types of composite polymer decks. An ideal solution is to join advantages of two types of structuresdescribed below and create long span FRP beam bridge structure system using joints along the length. Theproblem is to find the...
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Investigations of a new humidity sensor with polymer film
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań impedancyjnych nowego czujnika wilgotności z filmem polimerowym. Jako polimer wykorzystano chemicznie modyfikowaną polietylenoiminę.
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Raman investigation of hybrid polymer thin films
PublicationPrzestawiono problemy diagnostyki ramanowskiej transparentnych struktur cienkowarstwowych wykonanych metodą zol-żel z polimerów hybrydowych. Analizowano możliwości badania struktury molekularnej i grubości, a także określania jakości wykonania struktur falowodowych. Przedstawiono wyniki badań wykonanych mikroskopem ramanowskim dla polimerowych struktur cienkowarstwowych osadzonych na podłożach szklanych i krzemowych.
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Study on polymer modified road asphalt mixture
PublicationThe formulation of ternary asphalt-additives blend composed of crumb rubber : low-density polyethylene (CR : LDPE) and crumb rubber : textile fiber (CR : TF) couples, and quaternary asphalt additives-blend composed of (CR : LDPE : TF) triplets on the virgin asphalt to optimize the asphalt basic and rheological properties and to use the extrusion process of two or three additives to obtain composite materials of them, as well as...
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Biodegradable Polymer Packaging Materials in Seawater Environment
PublicationIn this chapter, our interest is directed into dea/ocean/lakes biodegradable environment for polymer packaging materials from two different points of view.
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Conducting Polymer Microelectrodes Anchored to Hydrogel Films
PublicationArtykuł prezentuje wytwarzanie organicznych hydrożeli z mikroelektrodami poli(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene, PEDOT), które wykazują obniżoną rezystywność 100 Ω/□. Proces przygotowania rozpoczyna się elektroosadzania przewodzącego PEDOT (ok. 20 S/cm) na mikroelektrodach Pt. Elektrolityczne wiąże się film PEDOT z hydrożelem. Tak wytworzona struktura jest odrywana elektrycznie pd podłoża.
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THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER MACHINE GUARDS – EXPLOITATION SAFETY
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Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies on adsorption of cationic dyes from aqueous solutions using graphene oxide
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Adsorption of cationic dyes onto Fe@graphite core–shell magnetic nanocomposite: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics
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SmallAngle Neutron Scattering Study of the Structure of Mixed Micellar Solutions Based on Nonionic and Two Cationic Surfactants
PublicationThe aggregation in mixed water systems based on nonionic surfactant, i.e., heptaethylene glycol monotetradecyl ether (C14E7), and cationic surfactants, i.e., cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), and cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) has been investigated using the smallangle neutron scattering method. The preliminary results of the study of the behavior of C14E7 aqueous solutions (for a concentration of 0.17%) when adding...
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Cation sensing by diphenyl-azobenzocrowns
PublicationMetal cations complexation and proton binding by 13- and 16-membered diphenyl-azobenzocrowns and diphenyl-hydroxyazobenzocrowns were studied in acetonitrile using spectroscopic methods: UV–vis spectroscopy, spectrofluorimetry, and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Phenyl moieties in benzene rings were found to affect binding strength alkali and alkaline earth metal cations and hydrogen ion, and affect tautomeric equilibrium of hydroxyazobenzocrowns....
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Synthesis and electrochemical characteristics of novel dithiocarbamate polymers
PublicationNovel dithiocarbamate compounds have been obtained by reacting a linear poly(ethylenimine)polymer, MW 50,000, with CS2. The resulting anionic polymers contain, depending on the reaction conditions, up to two sulfur atoms per one nitrogen atom (approx. 40% w/w). The polymers are soluble in dimethylsulfoxide and insoluble in acetonitrile solutions. In both solvents they are electrochemically active, in the latter case as a cast film...
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Cationic distribution of nickel doped NixCoX-1Fe2O4 nanparticles prepared by hydrothermal approach: Effect of doping on dielectric properties
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Self-assembly and interactions of short antimicrobial cationic lipopeptides with membrane lipids: ITC, FTIR and molecular dynamics studies
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Ultrashort Cationic Lipopeptides–Effect of N-Terminal Amino Acid and Fatty Acid Type on Antimicrobial Activity and Hemolysis
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A solid phase extraction–ion chromatography with conductivity detection procedure for determining cationic surfactants in surface water samples
PublicationA new analytical procedure for the simultaneous determination of individual cationic surfactants (alkyl benzyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides) in surface water samples has been developed. We describe this methodology for the first time: it involves the application of solid phase extraction (SPE – for sample preparation) coupled with ion chromatography–conductivity detection (IC-CD – for the final determination). Mean recoveries of...
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Synergistic effects in micellization and surface tension reduction in nonionic gemini S-10 and cationic RTAB surfactants mixtures
PublicationMixtures of nonionic gemini surfactant S-10 (α,α′-[2,4,7,9-tetrametyl-5-decyne-4,7-diyl]bis[ω-hydroxy -polioxyetylene] with cationic alkyltrimethylammonium bromides of different alkyl chain length (RTAB) were investigated. Basing on surface tension measurements the cmc values and other adsorption parameters were found. The Clint, Rubing’s and Rosen theories were applied for evaluation of the synergistic effects in mixed films and...
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Nature and properties of metal cations in aqueous solutions
PublicationOpisano i przeanalizowano budowę chemiczną, właściwości chemiczne i właściwości kinetyczne kationów metali w roztworach wodnych. Zwrócono uwagę na czynniki decydujące o właściwościach fizycznych roztworów.Wskazano na korelacje między stanami koordynacyjnymi soli i właściwościami roztworów. Zwrócono uwagę na nowe elementy chemii roztworów wodnych.
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Calixthioamides as ionophores for transition and heavy-metal cations
PublicationThere is an increasing interest in applying p-tert-butylcalix[4]arenes as sensing materials in ion-selective electrodes(ISEs). Considerable efforts were made to design calixarenes that are selective for some heavy- or transitionmetal ions to be used in ISEs for controlling and monitoring the level of such pollutants in the environment. It has been reported that introduction of softer sulfur atoms instead of oxygen atoms in calix[4]arene...
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Conducting polymer films for biodegradable metallic cardiovascular stents
PublicationIn recent years, there is increasing interest to create biodegradable metallic cardiovascular stents instead of using their permanent form. The most interesting materials for this purpose are iron and its alloys. However, in order to use it in clinical application, their degradation rate and biological performance need to be optimized. One promising solution is coating the metal with conducting polymer films. In this work, short...
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Nitrogen dioxide sensing properties of PEDOT polymer films
PublicationThis work presents a simple and fully electrochemical route for the polymerization of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxytiophene) (PEDOT) films for fabricating a NO2 gas sensor prepared by electropolymerization of 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) monomer in lithium perchlorate/acetonitrile solution. The main aim of this study is to determine the sensing properties of conductive polymer at elevated temperatures. The effects of the humidity,...
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Measurement of temperature at sliding polymer surface by grindable thermocouples
PublicationThis paper is devoted to experimental study of capabilities and limitations of grindable thermocouples as applied to polymer materials sliding on metal. Chromel–alumel and chromel–copel grindable thermocouples have been developed and tested for wide ranges of contact pressure and sliding velocity. The background temperature of the sliding surface can be determined as the lower envelope of the signal from the grindable thermocouple....
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The effectiveness of polymer adhesive in reduction of vibrations of structural members
PublicationIn this paper, the idea of using polymer adhesive as a damping layer is proposed. An experimental study of two aluminium cantilevered beams has been conducted. One of them presents a plain cantilevered beam, while the second one considers two aluminium beams bonded with a polymer adhesive of different thickness (0,5; 1,2; 1,75; 3,1 and 5 mm). The polymer adhesive considered in the study is a specially designed flexible...
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Raman scattering measurements in monitoring of polymer synthesis process
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Experimental study on static and dynamic properties of polymer mass
PublicationA new method of repairing damaged structures by filling the cracks with a specially prepared polymer mass has been recently proposed. This new and innovative technique, known as the Flexible Joint Method (FJM), is mainly dedicated to masonries and historical objects, where minimum intervention is permitted. The flexible joint bonds the disrupted elements and ensures further safe exploitation of a damaged structure. The aim of the...
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Dynamics of Opposing Polymer Brushes: A Computer Simulation Study
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Electrical properties of polymer humidity sensor based on polyethyleneimine.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań amperometrycznych właściwości czujników wilgotności na bazie PEI. Pokazano, że przepływ prądu jest wynikiem reakcji elektrodowej na anodzie.
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Excitation energy migration in uniaxially oriented polymer films.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki pomiarów i symulacji Monte Carlo anizotropii emisji dla procesu bezpromienistego transportu energii w orientowanych osiowo foliach polimerowych. Badany układ stanowiły molekuły DTCI (3,3´-diethylthiacarbocyamine iodine) umieszczony w folii PVA (poliwinyl). Za przestrzenny rozkład orientacji dipoli emisji molekuł w symulacjach Monte Carlo przyjęto rozkład Tanizaki.
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Research work on water lubricated polymer hydrodynamic bearings.
PublicationW pierwszej części artykułu w skrócie omówiono stanowisko badawcze na którym przeprowadzono eksperyment. W drugiej części opisano symulowane warunki pracy łożyska i zaprezentowano wyniki badań. Z przeprowadzonej analizy rezultatów wynika, że jest możliwe uzyskania tarcia płynnego w okrętowym łożysku wału śrubowego z polimerową panwią smarowanym wodą.
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Modeling of flow phenomena associated with polymer injection into a mold
PublicationPodczas wtrysku tworzywa do formy w strefie tworzywo-ścianka formy występują zjawiska, które są źródłem zwiększonej chropowatości powierzchni i wad wypraski. W pracy pisano powyższe zjawiska oraz zaprezentowano model numeryczny, umożliwiający symulację tych zjawisk. Symulację komputerową wykonano w CI TASK stosując program FIDAP. Wyniki badań symulacyjnych zweryfikowano badaniami doświadczalnymi, wykonując fotografie i profilogramy...
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MANDARIN PEEL AS AN AUSPICIOUS FUNCTIONAL FILLER FOR POLYMER COMPOSITES
PublicationThis work describes the application of mandarin peel (MP) as a waste filler for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites. The main goal was to investigate the impact of the filler's essential oils, which include multiple terpenes and terpenoids, on the processing, physicochemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the composites as a function of different filler content (1 – 10 wt%), as well as its effect on the color and...
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Coffee Wastes as Sustainable Flame Retardants for Polymer Materials
PublicationDevelopment of green flame retardants has become a core part of the attention of material scientists and technologists in a paradigm shift from general purpose to specific sustainable products. This work is the first report on the use of coffee biowastes as sustainable flame retardants for epoxy, as a typical highly flammable polymer. We used spent coffee grounds (SCG) as well as SCG chemically modified with phosphorus (P-SCG)...
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Experimental determination of basic mechanical properties of elastomeric polymer
PublicationThere are a lot of different methods of repairing and reinforcing damaged structures, but when it comes to historical buildings and other cultural heritage objects, it is as much about mechanical safety as the aesthetical aspects. Recently, a new and innovative method of repairing damaged structures by filling the cracks with a specially prepared polymer mass has been proposed. This new and innovative technique, known as the Flexible...
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THE INFLUENCE OF POLYMER STRIPS IN REDUCTION OF A STEEL GRANDSTAND VIBRATIONS
PublicationGrandstands are types of structures commonly used during sport events or music concerts. Dynamic loads generated by crowd movement may have significant influence on human perception as well as may lead to the destruction of a structure. Lighter and more slender structural steel members are more easily excitable by spectators. If the synchronized movement is tuned with the natural frequency of the affected part of the structure,...
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Temperature Sensors Based on Polymer Fiber Optic Interferometer
PublicationTemperature measurements are of great importance in many fields of human activities, including industry, technology, and science. For example, obtaining a certain temperature value or a sudden change in it can be the primary control marker of a chemical process. Fiber optic sensors have remarkable properties giving a broad range of applications. They enable continuous real-time temperature control in difficult-to-reach areas, in...
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Rheology of liquid crystalline polymers
PublicationLiquid crystallinity was invented in the 19th century. It was sometimes called the fourth state of matter because of the ability of macromolecules to generate liquid crystal phases. The main classification divided liquid crystalline polymers (LCPs) into lyotropic and thermotropic types. Interpretation of the rheological behavior of LCP is more complicated than for other polymers. Ordinary polymers are characterized by a normal...
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Shape-Memory Polyurethane Polymers
PublicationPolyurethanes (PUs) are one of the most widely used polymers in research and industry. They can be synthesized from chemical sources and natural sources. PUs are a very useful class of polymers and exhibit many desirable properties that can be exploited in various applications. PUs are formed by the reaction between polyols and isocyanates. A wide variety of polyols and isocyanates are available for synthesis, and hence we can...
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What affects the biocompatibility of polymers?
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Ion Capacity of Siliceous Sorbents with Surface Polymer Layers Composed of Different Dextran—Triethylenetetraamine Mixtures (Ion Capacity of Sorbents with Surface Polymer Layers)
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Radiation dose distributions in three dimensions from tomographic optical density scanning of polymer gels: II. Optical properties of the BANG polymer gel
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Three-step stacking of cationic analytes by field-enhanced sample injection, sweeping, and micelle to solvent stacking in capillary electrophoresis
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Site-selective cation–π interaction as a way of selective recognition of the caesium cation using sumanene-functionalized ferrocenes
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Evaluation and characterisation of the condition of individual components of cathodic protection systems
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Studying the effectiveness of a modernized cathodic protection system for an offshore platform
PublicationPrzedstawiono dokonaną modernizację starego systemu ochrony katodowej nóg platformy morskiej oraz omówiono wykonane badania skuteczności przeciwkorozyjnej zastosowanego rozwiązania. Modernizacja polegała na podłączeniu do nóg platformy układów anod galwanicznych umieszczonych na dnie morza. Skuteczność działania systemu oceniono na podstawie pomiarów profili potencjałowych nóg platformy. Po podłączaniu kolejnych układów anod...