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Electron collisions with ethylene oxide molecules
PublicationZmierzono całkowite przekroje czynne na rozproszenie elektronów na drobinach tlenku etylenu w zakresie energii od 0.7 do 400 eV. Obliczono przekroje czynne na zderzenia sprężyste oraz przekroje czynne na jonizację. Otrzymane wyniki obliczeń są zgodne z wynikami eksperymentalnymi w pokrywającym się przedziale energii zderzenia. Wyniki uzyskane dla tlenku etylenu porównano z przekrojami czynnymi dla jego izoelektronowego odpowiednika...
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Impedance spectroscopy of undoped cerium oxide.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania impedancyjne niedomieszkowanego tlenku ceru. Wyniki wskazują na występowanie zjawiska dyfuzji,???? które nie są (.. jest.?)związane z odpowiedzią elektrodową. Rozważania teoretyczne dopuszczają obserwowanie impedancji Warburga, która reprezentuje zjawisko dyfuzji w przewodnikach mieszanych, jednakże niewiele informacji na ten temat można znaleźć w literaturze. W związku z tym szczegółowe badania zródła...
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Structural studies of titanium oxide multilayers
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań cienkich warstw TiO2 przy wykorzystaniu dyfrakcji rentgenowskiej i anihilacji pozytonów. Warstwy były wytwarzane różnymi metodami. Badania pozwalają na określenie optymalnych, z punktu widzenia późniejszych zastosowań, parametrów warstw.
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Electronic and ionic relaxations in oxide glasses
PublicationDokonano przeglądu procesów relaksacyjnych w szkłach wykazujących elektronowy i elektronowo-jonowy charakter przewodnictwa elektrycznego. Na podstawie badań impedancyjnych przedstawiono klasyfikację szkieł o mieszanym elektronowo-jonowym przewodnictwie. Wskazano na zalety metody tarcia wewnętrznego do badań procesów relaksacyjnych w szkłach tlenkowych.
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Graphene Oxide as Mine of Knowledge: Using Graphene Oxide To Teach Undergraduate Students Core Chemistry and Nanotechnology Concepts
PublicationThe aim of this laboratory experiment is to utilize graphene oxide (GO) material to introduce under-graduate students to many well-known concepts of general chemistry. GO is a new nanomaterial that has generated worldwide interest and can be easily produced in every well-equipped undergraduate chemical laboratory. An in-depth examination of GO synthesis, as well as a study of its structure and properties, allows students to familiarize...
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Morphology, surface properties and photocatalytic activity of the bismuth oxyhalides semiconductors prepared by ionic liquid assisted solvothermal method
PublicationThis is the first report of the effect of the ILs cation type (imidazolium, pyridinium and pyrrolidinium) on the morphology, surface properties and photoactivity of BiOX semiconductors type obtained by solvothermal method in glycerol. The various ionic liquids (IL) cation type as a halogen source and templating agent for the synthesis of the bismuth oxyhalides nanoparticles has been systematically investigated. The role of ILs...
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The bismuth vanadate thin layers modified by cobalt hexacyanocobaltate as visible-light active photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water oxidation
PublicationBismuth vanadate thin films deposited using the pulsed laser deposition technique were modified using cobalt hexacyanocobaltate (Cohcc). The 2-step method of Cohcc nanocubes preparation was applied: i) metallic cobalt deposition and ii) cobalt electrooxidation in Co(CN)63− containing electrolyte. The presence of CN stretching vibrations was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. The energy band gap was equal to 2.5 eV and was estimated...
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Pulsed Laser Deposition of Bismuth Vanadate Thin Films—The Effect of Oxygen Pressure on the Morphology, Composition, and Photoelectrochemical Performance
PublicationThin layers of bismuth vanadate were deposited using the pulsed laser deposition technique on commercially available FTO (fluorine-doped tin oxide) substrates. Films were sputtered from a sintered, monoclinic BiVO4 pellet, acting as the target, under various oxygen pressures (from 0.1 to 2 mbar), while the laser beam was perpendicular to the target surface and parallel to the FTO substrate. The oxygen pressure strongly affects...
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Endometrial nitric oxide production and nitric oxide synthases in the equine endometrium: Relationship with microvascular density during the estrus cycle
PublicationNitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in angiogenesis and in the regulation of the blood flow. This study was carried out to investigate (i) the effects of endogenous estrogens and progestins and exogenous progesterone (P(4)) (5 ng/ml or 1 microg/ml) or estradiol 17beta (E(2)beta) (50 pg/ml or 1 microg/ml) on in vitro endometrial NO synthesis; (ii) the presence of different isoforms of NO synthase;...
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Properties of Composite Oxide Layers on The Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy
PublicationThe development of composite oxide layers on the Ti13Nb13Zr alloy, their structure and properties have been demonstrated. Two subsequent methods were applied to prepare the composite layers. During the first stage gas oxidation produced a solid oxide layer, and subsequently oxide nanotubes were produced by using an electrochemical method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), chemical analysis, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy...
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Fabrication of Bi6Fe2Ti3O18 Ceramics by Mixed Oxide Method
PublicationIn the present study Bi6Fe2Ti3O18 (BFTO) ceramics has been fabricated by solid state reaction from the mixture of simple oxides viz. Bi2O3, TiO2 and Fe2O3. Stoichiometric mixture of the powders was thermally analyzed so parameters of the thermal treatment were determined. The EDS measurements have shown conservation of the chemical composition of the ceramic powder after calcination. Hot-pressing method was used for final densification...
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9 - Solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells
PublicationIn this chapter, the fundamental reactions, the geometrical designs, the material requirements, and the status of SOFCs and SOECs are presented. In the following seven chapters, the most important components of an SOC are described and the chapter ends with a summary and outlook. The described components are: (i) oxygen-ion conductors (electrolyte), (ii) anode materials for SOFCs (cathode in SOEC mode), (iii) cathode materials...
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Optimization of Graphene Oxide Synthesis and Its Reduction
PublicationIn this article, we present the review of the chemical methods of synthesis of graphene oxide and its reduction in order to obtain the so-called reduced graphene oxide (rGO) whose properties are similar to those of pure graphene. We also present our experiments and the results in this field and the comparison of the efficiency of different methods of synthesis as well as the reduction of graphene oxide. To characterize the obtained...
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Structural, electrical, and magnetic study of La-, Eu-, and Er- doped bismuth ferrite nanomaterials obtained by solution combustion synthesis
PublicationIn this work, the multiferroic bismuth ferrite materials Bi0.9RE0.1FeO3 doped by rare-earth (RE = La, Eu, and Er) elements were obtained by the solution combustion synthesis. Structure, electrical, and magnetic properties of prepared samples were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Mössbauer spectroscopy, electrical hysteresis measurement, broadband dielectric spectroscopy, and SQUID magnetometry. All obtained nanomaterials...
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A negative effect of carbon phase on specific capacity of electrode material consisted of nanosized bismuth vanadate embedded in carbonaceous matrix
PublicationLithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used all over the world. The LIBs belong to a renewable energy source and energy storage devices. The increase in energy demand causes that new materials of higher energy and higher power densities are still under investigation. Herein, we compare electrochemical properties of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) embedded and not embedded into carbonaceous matrix as an anode material along with structural...
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Short-range order structure and free volume distribution in liquid bismuth: X-ray diffraction and computer simulations studies
PublicationThe structure of liquid bismuth was studied by X-ray diffraction and computer simulation methods. The contraction of the atomic structure within the first coordination sphere in the temperature interval of 575- 1225 K is reported. The temperature dependencies of the coordination numbers and of the free volume are analysed. On the basis of the temperature dependencies of the free volume, the temperature dependencies of viscosity...
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Nano Tin/Tin Oxide Attached onto Graphene Oxide Skeleton as a Fluorine Free Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries
PublicationHerein, we show a composite formation method of tin/tin oxide nanoparticles with graphene oxide and CMC based on laser ablation technique as an electrode material for energy storage devices. The material exhibited a three-dimensional conducting graphene oxide network decorated with tin or tin oxide nanoparticles. The structure, homogeneous distribution of nanoparticles, and direct contact between inorganic and organic parts were...
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Development of biocompatible iron oxide-silicon oxide core-shell nanoparticles as subcellular delivery platform for glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase inhibitors
PublicationIn order to develop the preparation of iron oxide-silica coreshell nanoparticles (CSNPs), thesis deeply explores the cetyltrimethylammonium (CTA+) directed silica coating methods of the oleic-acid capped iron oxide nanoparticles (OA-IONPs) initialized under near-neutral pH conditions. It is demonstrated that the initial alkaline hydrolysis of ethyl acetate in the presence of CTA+ and OA-IONPs induces an unusual ligand exchange...
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Effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes properties on the photocatalytic activity of bismuth-based composites synthesised via an imidazolium ionic liquid
PublicationThe use of various types of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in the synthesis of bismuth oxybromide semiconductors via imidazolium ionic liquid was studied in detail. The effect of the MWCNT shape, specific surface area, and various diameters on the morphology, surface properties and photoactivity of the Bi-based composites has been investigated for the first time. So far, the literature has only shown the enhancement of photocatalytic...
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Photoelectrochemical properties of BIMEVOX (ME=Cu, Zn, Mn) electrodes in contact with aqueous electrolyte
PublicationLayered oxide Bi4O2O11 and mixed oxides of bismuth, vanadium and a third metal (ME = Cu, Zn, Mn) were synthesized and characterized using XRD, Raman and SEM. The energy band gap (Eg) of samples determined using UV–VIS reflectance spectra equals to 2.46, 2.34, 2.27 and 2.18 eV for Bi4V2O11, BICUVOX (Bi2V1 − xCuxO5.5 − 3x/2), BIZNVOX (Bi2V1 − xZnxO5.5 − 3x/2) and BIMNVOX (Bi2V1 − xMnxO5.5 − x/2) (x = 0.1), respectively. Open circuit...
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Antibacterial properties of TiO2 modified with reduced graphene oxide
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Cellular uptake of biotransformed graphene oxide into lung cells
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Exhaled nitric oxide in pediatric patients with respiratory disease
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Quantum chemical modeling of electrochromism of tungsten oxide films
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Morphology and properties of nanotubular oxide layer on the Ti13Zr13Nb alloy
PublicationThe Ti13Zr13Nb alloy in solid and porous form was oxidised. The constant voltage 20 V, oxidation time 0.5 and 1 h, and 1 M H3PO4 (orthophosphoric acid) with addition of HF (hydrofluoric acid) as a test solution were applied. SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) examinations of surface, EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) chemical analysis, nanohardness and nano-scratch tests, and corrosion potentiokinetic tests at various...
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Applying of Doped Graphene Oxide Coatings for Corrosion Prevention
PublicationINTRODUCTION Graphene is a carbonaceous material characterized by extraordinary properties (high electron mobility, high surface area, high mechanical strength of 1100 GPa, very dense network hindering the passage of even the smallest helium atoms) [1]. Therefore, it found many applications, also as an anti-corrosive layer [2]. Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) is one of the methods to deposit coatings. However, due to slight solubility...
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Properties of glass-ceramic for solid oxide fuel cells
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono właściwości krystalicznych pyro- i orto- krzemowych szkieł przygotowanych dla tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych. Zbadano rozszerzalnoność, ubytek masy, zmiany widm rentgenograficznych oraz widm impedancyjnych dla szkieł narażonych przez 60 dni na atmosfere ulteniajacą i redukująca w temperaturze 800C.
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Recent anode advances in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
PublicationW pracy podsumowano bieżące doniesienia na temat potencjalnych materiałów anodowych dla wysokotemperaturowych tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych z uwzględnieniem wyników otrzymanych przez autora pracy.
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Solid oxide fuel cells for distributed energy generation
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono zasadę działania tlenkowego ogniwa paliwowego. Zaprezentowano wybrane problemy oraz rozwiązania technologiczne.
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Micro solid oxide fuel cells and their fabrication methods
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono obecny stan badań związany z tlenkowymi microogniwami paliwowymi oraz metodami ich wytwarzania.
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Micro solid oxide fuel cells and their fabrication methods
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono obecny stan badań i tendencje w rozwoju tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych.
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A novel technology of solid oxide fuel cell fabrication
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono metodę wytwarzania wartstw i materiałów elektroceramicznych. Metoda jest kombinacją metod nanoszenia szkieletu z proszków ceramicznych i prekursorów polimerowych. Umożliwia ona otrzymanie zarówno gęstych jak i porowatych warstw i materiałów jednorodnych oraz kompozytowych. W pracy przedstawiono przykłady struktur dla tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych.
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Oxide Layers Fabricated by Spray Pyrolysis on Metallic Surfaces
Publicationw pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań nad opracowaniem optymalnych warunków przygotowania warstwy stabilizowanego itrem cyrkonu jako prekursora na stali 316L jako podłoża za pomocą pirolizy aerozolowej.
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The interference between electrode and poly(ethylene oxide) electrolytes
PublicationSpektroskopia impedancyjna zastosowana została do scharakteryzowania granicy faz elektroda-elektrolit poli(oksyetylenowy) zawierający sole litu. Udział rozpuszczalnika w pojemności wewnętrznej warstwy, Cs(σ), dla CH3(OCH2CH2 )nOCH3 DLA N=4,8,10 oraz dla PMEO [(CH2CH2O)mCH2O]m m=5-10 został wyznaczony z wartości pojemności warstwy sztywnej pomniejszonej o udział metalu CM. Wyznaczono wartość pojemności dipolowej Ci(dip) dla PEO...
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Co-Existence of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Manganese Oxide Nanorods as Decoration of Hollow Carbon Spheres for Boosting Electrochemical Performance of Li-Ion Battery
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Thermal Energy Development in Magnetohydrodynamic Flow Utilizing Titanium Dioxide, Copper Oxide and Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles: Thermal Dispersion and Heat Generating Formularization
PublicationThe main aim of this article heat transfer in thermal engineering deals with the production, use, transformation, and transfer of thermal energy. Engineering and industrial fields including food packaging, the production of food additives, electronic cooling, microturbines, etc. heavily rely on heat transmission. Due to its intriguing potential in industries like the production of polymers, paper, crystal glass, etc., scientists...
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Thermal analysis of Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) Casson fluid with suspended Iron (II, III) oxide-aluminum oxide-titanium dioxide ternary-hybrid nanostructures
PublicationThis study is carried out to enhance and analyze the thermal performance of non-Newtonian Casson fluid by immersing Ternary hybrid nanoparticles Fe3O4-Al2O3-TiO2 uniformly. To model the behaviour of such complex phenomena mathematically, a system of complex transport differential equations is developed by utilizing a non-Fourier heat transfer model for energy transport. The non-dimensional system of transport equations involving...
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Hydration phase diagram for sodium cobalt oxide Na0.3CoO2·yH2O
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Oxide nanoparticle exsolution in Lu-doped (Ba,La)CoO3
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Influence of synthesis conditions on zinc oxide nanorode layer morphology
PublicationIn recent years one dimensional (1D) nanostructures (nanotubes, nanowires, nanoribbons and nanorods) have been widely studied. Among studied nano-materials, the greatest interest can be seen for zinc oxide (ZnO). However, there is still a need for simple, inexpensive and reproducible fabrication method. In the literature different fabrication methods can be found, most of them requires expensive equipment and involve complex...
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Procognitive activity of nitric oxide inhibitors and donors in animal models
PublicationNitric oxide is a small gaseous molecule that plays important roles in the majority of biological functions. Impairments of NO-related pathways contribute to the majority of neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and mental disorders, such as schizophrenia. Cognitive decline is one of the most serious impairments accompanying both AD and schizophrenia. In the present study, the activities of NO donors, slow (spermine...
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Tailoring properties of reduced graphene oxide by oxygen plasma treatment
PublicationWe report an easily controllable, eco-friendly method for tailoring the properties of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by means of oxygen plasma. The effect of oxygen plasma treatment time (1, 5 and 10 minutes) on the surface properties of rGO was evaluated. Physicochemical characterization using microscopic, spectroscopic and thermal techniques was performed. The results revealed that different oxygen-containing groups (e.g. carboxyl,...
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Oxide catalysts for carbon nanotube and few layer graphene formation
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On the graphitisation role of oxide supports in carbon nanotube CVD synthesis
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Covalent conjugation of graphene oxide with methotrexate and its antitumor activity
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Facile synthesis and properties of iron oxide spheres coated with carbon
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Reduced graphene oxide and inorganic nanoparticles composites – synthesis and characterization
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Effects of the time and temperature on the oxide scale formed on the cobalt alloys
PublicationWarstwy wykonane za pomocą techniki PTA ze stopu kobaltu poddano utlenianiu w różnych temperaturach i w różnym czasie. Mikrostruktury otrzymane po utlenianiu wskazują na proces degradacji materiału. Proces ten prowadził do degradacji obszarów międzydendrytycznych napoiny. Skład chemiczny powstającej zgorzeliny byłzależny od temperatury utleniania, składu chemicznego stopu, ze szczegfólnym uwzględnieniem obecności małych ilości...
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Self-Organized Nanotubular Oxide Layers on Ti and Ti Alloys
PublicationTo improve bioactivity of titanium and titanium, the implant surface modification by formation of self-organized TiO2 nanotube arrays with electrochemical techniques is presented. The influence of electrolyte composition and deposition parameters during anodization is characterized. The enhancement of phosphates deposition by titanium nanotubular structure is discussed. The calcium phosphate ceramics is shown to be uniformly deposited...
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Electron scattering by trimethylene oxide, c-(CH2)3O, molecules
PublicationZmierzono całkowity przekrój czynny na rozproszenie elektronów na drobinach c-(CH2)3O w zakresie energii 1 - 400 eV. Wyniki porównano z elastycznymi i jonizacyjnymi przekrojami czynnymi obliczonymi dla tej drobiny. Przedyskutowano energetyczną zależność całkowitego przekroju czynnego na rozproszenie dla rodziny eterów cyklicznych (CH2)nO, n=2-4.