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High Isolation Metamaterial-based Dual-band MIMO Antenna for 5G Millimeter-wave Applications
PublicationThis article presents a high-isolation metamaterial-based dual-band multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna for 5G millimeter-wave communication networks. The proposed antenna is a pentagon-shaped monopole that provides a dual-band response with a wide operating bandwidth at 5G 28/28 bands. The antenna is printed on 0.508-mm-thick Rogers RT5880 substrate of relative permittivity ɛr =2.2. It exhibits a small physical size...
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Solvation of cobalt(II) ion in N,N-dimethylformamide-methanol mixed solvent: calorimetry and VIS spectroscopy studies
PublicationZmierzono entalpie rozpuszczania trifluorometanosulfonianów Co(II) i Na(I) w mieszaninie N,N-dimetyloformamid(DMF)-metanol(MeOH) w całym zakresie jej składu. Z danych tych wyznaczono entalpie przeniesienia jonu Co(II) i jonu trifluorometanosulfonowego. Wyniki zanalizowano za pomocą teorii solwatacji preferencyjnej. Zmierzono również widma w zakresie widzialnym roztworów jonu Co(II) w mieszaninie DMF-MeOH i zanalizowano je, stosując...
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Preparation and characterization of rigid polyurethane -polyglycerol nanocomposite foams
PublicationThis work reports on the preparation of polyurethane–polyisocyanurate (PUR–PIR) foams containing different polyglycerols and layered silicate nanoclays. The rigid polyurethane foams were obtained in a laboratory scale, in a single step method, from a two-component system with a NCO to OH groups ratio equal to two. The reaction mixture consisted of the proper amounts of a commercial oligoetherpolyol, polyglycerol, catalysts, water,...
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Mode vibrations of plates – experimental analysis
PublicationIn this paper results of the square MDF plate and circular saw blades examination with the use of the harmonic method to static identification of resonant frequencies and shapes of mode vibrations are presented. Obtained results reveled that for circular saws with large holes in a saw blade appeared two resonant frequencies for the same nodal number.
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Low frequency noise and DLTS as silicon solar cell characterization tools
PublicationPraca zawiera wyniki pomiarów DLTS próbek o powierzchni 1 mm2 krzemowych baterii słonecznych wykazujących znaczne niejednorodności wykryte za pomocą metody LBIV (Light Beam Induced Voltage). Wyniki pomiarów charakterystyk stałoprądowych oraz szumowych tych próbek zostały także przedstawione.
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Mitigation of the Flow Maldistribution in Minichannel and Minigap Heat Exchangers by Introducing Threshold in the Manifolds
PublicationIn the present paper, a detailed numerical investigation has been carried out to analyze the flow maldistribution in 50 parallel rectangular cross-section (1 mm depth and 1 mm width) minichannels and minigap section (1 mm depth and 99 mm width) with rectangular/trapezoidal manifolds in Z-type flow configuration. The author carried out numerical investigation with various mass flowrates, namely 0.05 kg/s, 0.1 kg/s and 0.2 kg/s which...
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Exploring the Antitumor Efficacy of N-Heterocyclic Nitrilotriacetate Oxidovanadium(IV) Salts on Prostate and Breast Cancer Cells
PublicationThe crystal structures of two newly synthesized nitrilotriacetate oxidovanadium(IV) salts, namely [QH][VO(nta)(H2O)](H2O)2 (I) and [(acr)H][VO(nta)(H2O)](H2O)2 (II), were determined. Additionally, the cytotoxic effects of four N-heterocyclic nitrilotriacetate oxidovanadium(IV) salts— 1,10-phenanthrolinium, [(phen)H][VO(nta)(H2O)](H2O)0.5 (III), 2,2′-bipyridinium [(bpy)H][VO(nta)(H2O)](H2O) (IV), and two newly synthesized compounds...
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The Effects of Pin Profile on HDPE Thermomechanical Phenomena during FSW
PublicationFriction stir welding (FSW) of polymeric materials has recently attracted significant attention. Herein, we present the effect of the tool pin profile on the FSW of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) joints through joint experimental analysis and thermomechanical simulations. For analysis of pin profile effects on the thermomechanical properties of HDPE joints, frustum (FPT), cubic (CPT), and triangular (TPT) pin shapes were selected...
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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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Novel 5-Substituted 2-(Aylmethylthio)-4-chloro-N-(5-aryl-1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamides: Synthesis, Molecular Structure, Anticancer Activity, Apoptosis-Inducing Activity and Metabolic Stability
PublicationA series of novel 5-substituted 2-(arylmethylthio)-4-chloro-N-(5-aryl-1,2,4-triazin-3-yl) benzenesulfonamide derivatives 27–60 have been synthesized by the reaction of aminoguanidines with an appropriate phenylglyoxal hydrate in glacial acetic acid. A majority of the compounds showed cytotoxic activity toward the human cancer cell lines HCT-116, HeLa and MCF-7, with IC50 values below 100 M. It was found that for the analogues 36–38...
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of fluorinated N-benzoyl and N-phenylacetoyl derivatives of 3-(4-aminophenyl)-coumarin-7-O-sulfamate as steroid sulfatase inhibitors
PublicationIn the present work, we report convenient methods for the synthesis of 3-(4-aminophenyl)-coumarin-7-O-sulfamate derivatives N-acylated with fluorinated analogues of benzoic or phenylacetic acid as steroid sulfatase (STS) inhibitors. The design of these potential STS inhibitors was supported by molecular modeling techniques. Additionally, computational docking methods were used to determine the binding modes of the synthesized inhibitors...
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Removal of phenolic inhibitor compounds from hydrolysates and post-fermentation broths by using a Hydrophobic Magnetic Deep Eutectic Solvent
PublicationHydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furfural (FF), hydroquinone (HQ), and vanillin (VAN) are among the main inhibitors generated during most of biomass pre-treatments prior to fermentation processes. They are recognized as toxic to several fermentative microorganisms and therefore cause a decrease in biohydrogen or biofuel production (after hydrolysis). Moreover, if they are released into aqueous solutions (after fermentation), they can...
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Dobór przekroju żył powrotnych kabli średniego napięcia
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono zasady doboru żył powrotnych w kablach średniego napięcia z uwzględnieniem zwarć jednofazowych i dwufazowych z udziałem ziemi. Określono warunki zmniejszenia obowiązującego przekroju żyły powrotnej 50 mm2, co uzasadniono analizą nagrzewania przewodu w stanach zwarciowych.
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An influence of molecular weight, deacetylation degree of chitosan xerogels on their antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity. Comparison of chitosan materials obtained using lactic acid and CO2 saturation.
PublicationThis paper presents a comparison of the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity against L929 cells of chitosan xerogels prepared by dissolving the polymer in a solution of lactic acid (LA) or carbonic acid (CO2) and then freeze-drying. There was no simple relationship between the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of the samples obtained using both techniques (LA and CO2). Chitosan materials obtained by the LA method in a...
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Lanthanide-organic-frameworks modified ZnIn2S4 for boosting hydrogen generation under UV–Vis and visible light
PublicationNovel Ln-MOF with microrods shape were successfully combined with ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) microsphere and used for photocatalytic hydrogen generation under UV–Vis and visible light. The Ln-MOFs/ZIS system comprises lanthanide-carboxylate coordination networks (Tm and Gd as metal ions, and 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (BTC) as the organic linker) deposited on ZnIn2S4 microspheres. Effect of the amount of ((Tm,Gd)-BTC) (1, 5, 10 wt%) on...
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Application of Thin ZnO ALD Layers in Fiber-Optic Fabry-Pérot Sensing Interferometers
PublicationIn this paper we investigated the response of a fiber-optic Fabry-Pérot sensing interferometer with thin ZnO layers deposited on the end faces of the optical fibers forming the cavity. Standard telecommunication single-mode optical fiber (SMF-28) segments were used with the thin ZnO layers deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). Measurements were performed with the interferometer illuminated by two broadband sources operating...
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Krytyczny przegląd założeń metody badań nieniszczących opartej na ''Magnetycznej Pamięci Metalu''
PublicationPraca konfrontuje założenia metodyki MMM, powszechnie stosowanej w polskich instalacjach energetycznych, z aktualną wiedzą na temat zjawisk magnetosprężystych. Analiza bibliograficzna i rozważania sprzężeń zjawisk mechanicznych i magnetycznych prowadzą do wniosku, że potencjał metody jest przez jej promotorów przeszacowany.
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Experimental and comparative study on the two-phase pressure drop of air-water mixture in U-bend and straight pipe annuli
PublicationIn this paper, the experimental and theoretical analysis of pressure drop in singlephase and two phase-flow were presented for straight and U-bend smooth tube annulus and tube annulus with wire coil insert. Experiments for various boundary conditions were performed. In case of U-tube and straight tube with and without turbulator, tests were made for the water-water and air-water systems. The study covered a wide measuring range,...
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Harmonions Coloring of Graphs.
PublicationProblem kolorowania grafów jest motywowany radionawigacją lotniczą, kompresją obrazów i in. W rozdziale podano podstawowe fakty dotyczące tego modelu kolorowania, a wsród nich dolne i górne oszacowania na liczbę harmoniczną i algorytm o złożoności 0 (mm3) dający bardzo dobre pokolorowania przybliżone.
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Synthesis of new conjugates of MDP and nor-MDP with retro-tuftsin derivatives as potential immunomodulators
PublicationZsyntetyzowano nowe analogi muramylodipeptydu (MDP) i nor-muramylo-dipeptydu (nor-MDP) z pochodnymi retro-tuftsyny jako potencjalne immunomodulatory. Przedstawiono także syntezę odpowiednich pochodnych retro-tuftsyny. Do syntezy wykorzystano metodę mieszanych bezwodników z chloromrówczanem izobutylu i N-metylomorfoliną w bezwodnym DMF.
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Wpływ warunków spawania na zawartość wodoru dyfundującego przy spawaniu mokrym elektrodą otuloną
PublicationPrzeprowadzono badania wpływu wybranych warunków spawania MMA pod wodą metodą mokrą na zawartość wodoru dyfundującego w stopiwie. Dzięki zastosowaniu planowania badań ustalono, że największy wpływ na generowanie wodoru ma: zasolenie wody, natężenie prądu spawania, biegunowość prądu spawania oraz zanieczyszczenie elektrody.
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Impedance spectroscopy of BaTiO3 cubes suspended in lossy liquids as a physical model of two-phase system
PublicationTechniki spektroskopii impedancyjnej zostały wykorzystane do analizy modelu fizycznego w układzie dwufazowym w celu wyznaczanie stałej dielektrycznej dielektryka umieszczonego w cieczy. Badania eksperymentalne przeprowadzono z użyciem BaTiO3 jako materiału dielektrycznego, który został przygotowany jako kostki o jednakowej wielkości 2x2x1 mm3.
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Size-Reduction-Oriented Design of Compact CPW-Fed UWB Monopole Antenna
PublicationA structure and design optimization of compact CPW-fed UWB monopole antenna is presented. Explicit size reduction through constrained numerical optimization of all relevant geometry parameters of the structure leads to a very small footprint of only 321 mm2. At the same time, a very wide antenna bandwidth is achieved from 3.1 GHz to 17 GHz.
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Experimental Investigations on the Influence of Coil Arrangement on Melting/Solidification Processes
PublicationThe latent heat thermal energy storage units are very popular because of their high energy density and almost close to constant temperature during the charging/discharging. In the present study has been proposed new shell-and-coil geometry with a shifted coil position to enhance the performance of phase change thermal magazine. The experimental investigations have been performed both for the melting and solidification process of...
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Degradation of Gel-Coat Layer in Glass/Polyester Laminate in Seawater Environment
PublicationGlass/polyester laminate coated with gelcoat layer of different thickness 0,5; 1,5; 3 mm was studied in terms of blistering behaviour and water sorption in hot water environment. Blistering was found to be accelerated for thin (0,5 mm) gel-coat layer compared to the thick (1,5; 3 mm), however no significant difference in blistering behaviour was observed between the laminates with gel-coat thickness 1,5 and 3 mm which may suggest...
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Development of Sulfamoylated 4‑(1-Phenyl‑1H‑1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenol Derivatives as Potent Steroid Sulfatase Inhibitors for Efficient Treatment of Breast Cancer
PublicationWe present here the advances achieved in the development of new sulfamoylated 4-(1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)phenol derivatives as potent steroid sulfatase (STS) inhibitors for the treatment of breast cancer. Prompted by promising biological results and in silico analysis, the initial series of similar compounds were extended, appending a variety of m-substituents at the outer phenyl ring. The inhibition profiles of the newly...
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Environmental exposure to cadmium in breast cancer – association with the Warburg effect and sensitivity to tamoxifen
PublicationThe association between cadmium and breast cancer remains unexplained due to inconsistent epidemiological data and unknown underlying mechanisms. This study aimed to assess the relationship between environmental exposure to cadmium and the Warburg effect in breast cancer and, thus, its possible interference with breast cancer treatment. The observational study in two groups of breast cancer patients indicated a positive correlation between...
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Porosity and swelling properties of novel polyurethane–ascorbic acid scaffolds prepared by different procedures for potential use in bone tissue engineering
PublicationIn this work, a novel polyurethane (PU) system based on poly(ethylene-butylene) adipate diol, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 1,4-butanediol, and ascorbic acid was used to prepare scaffolds with potential applications in bone tissue engineering. Two fabrication methods to obtain porous materials were chosen: phase separation (PS)/salt particle leaching (PL) and solvent casting (SC)/salt PL. The calculated porosity demonstrated...
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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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Experimental investigation of heat transfer enhancement in straight and U-bend double-pipe heat exchanger with wire insert
PublicationIn this paper, the possibility of heat transfer enhancement in the U-bend exchanger was presented. Experimental research has been carried out for four individual heat exchanger constructions i.e. plain tube in tube, turbulized tube in tube, plain U-bend and U-bend with turbulator. Also, heat transfer experiments for various boundary conditions were performed to obtain reference values. In case of U-bend exchanger with and without...
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Sterowanie silnikiem indukcyjnym za pomocą falownika prądu.
PublicationCelem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników badań symulacyjnych układu napędowego z silnikiem indukcyjnym i falownikiem prądu, w którym zastosowano dwie metody sterowania w zamkniętej pętli sprzężenia prędkościowego tj., sterowanie z orientacją względem wektora pola (FOC) oraz sterowanie oparte na modelu multiskalarnym (MMB).
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Układ renina-angiotensyna-aldosteron oraz układ metaloproteinaz u chorych z migotaniem przedsionków
PublicationW procesie przebudowy mięśnia sercowego bierze udział zarówno krążący i tkankowy układ renina-angiotensyna-aldosteron (RAA), i układ metaloproteinaz (MMP), ostatni prawdopodobnie jako układ nadrzędny. Ich długotrwałe działanie wpływa na procesy komórkowe i zmiany strukturalne, zarówno w sercu, naczyniach, jak i nerkach.
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Classification of Covid-19 using Differential Evolution Chaotic Whale Optimization based Convolutional Neural Network
PublicationCOVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus disease-2019, is an transferrable disease that spreads rapidly, affecting countless individuals and leading to fatalities in this worldwide pandemic. The precise and swift detection of COVID-19 plays a crucial role in managing the pandemic's dissemination. Additionally, it is necessary to recognize COVID-19 quickly and accurately by investigating chest x-ray images. This paper proposed a...
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Protective impact of extract from Aronia melanocarpa berries against low-level exposure to cadmium-induced lipid peroxidation in the bone tissue: a study in a rat model
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Effect of polyphenols from Aronia melanocarpa on the total oxidative and antioxidative bone status of cadmium-exposed rats
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Thermal and economic investigation of straight and U-bend double tube heat exchanger with coiled wire turbulator
PublicationExperimental research has been carried out for four individual heat exchanger constructions, i.e., plain double tube, turbulized double tube, plain U-bend and U-bend with turbulator. Tests were made for the water-water system. The study covered a wide measuring range, i.e., Re = 800–9000 – on the shell side, for a constant cold water temperature of 9 ◦C and hot water of 50 ◦C. The heat exchangers were made from copper tubes with...
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Bio-based semi-aromatic polyesters for coating applications
PublicationLinear and branched bio-based semi-aromatic (co)polyesters were evaluated as resins for solvent-basedand powder coatings. Dimethyl-2,5-furandicarboxylate (DMF), 2,3-butanediol and various multifunc-tional comonomers were used to synthesize amorphous hydroxyl-end-capped (co)polyesters. The resinswere cross-linked using the -caprolactam blocked trimer of isophorone diisocyanate. Both the solvent-based and powder coatings proved to...
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EM-Driven Multi-Objective Optimization of a Generic Monopole Antenna by Means of a Nested Trust-Region Algorithm
PublicationAntenna structures for modern applications are characterized by complex and unintuitive topologies that are difficult to develop when conventional experience-driven techniques are of use. In this work, a method for automatic generation of antenna geometries in a multi-objective setup has been proposed. The approach involves optimization of a generic spline-based radiator with adjustable number of parameters using a nested trust-region-based...
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DOBÓR PRZEKROJU ŻYŁ POWROTNYCH W KABLACH ŚREDNIEGO NAPIĘCIA
PublicationW referacie przedstawiono zasady doboru przekroju żył powrotnych w kablach średniego napięcia (SN) z uwzględnieniem zwarć jednofazowych i dwufazowych z udziałem ziemi. Przeprowadzona analiza wskazuje na możliwość zmniejszenia obowiązującego dotychczas przekroju żyły powrotnej 50 mm2, co wprowadzono do stosowania w sieci rozdzielczej w Energa Operator SA.
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Window frame integrable air recuperation minichannel/minigap heat exchanger
PublicationThis article describes an evaluation of mini heat exchangers operation as a decentralized mechanical ventilation system with recuperative heat recovery that can be integrated into the window frame. The relatively small yet efficient air recuperation system allows for retrofitting existing buildings by reducing the overall energy consumption and thus the CO2 emissions. The proposed design, unlike existing systems, is easy to scale...
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Badania eksperymentalne intensyfikacji wymiany ciepła wymiennika U-rurowego z wykorzystaniem turbulizatora helikoidalnego
PublicationW niniejszej pracy zostały zaprezentowane możliwości intensyfikacji wymiany ciepła po stronie płaszcza wymiennika U-rurowego. Badania eksperymentalne zostały przeprowadzone zarówno dla wymienników referencyjnych tj. prosty – rura w rurze, U-rurowy bez turbulizacji jak i wymiennika z turbulizatorem helikoidalnym. Dla konstrukcji rura w rurze w celu uzyskania wartości referencyjnych przeprowadzono pomiary w układzie woda-woda oraz...
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Badania statyczne i dynamiczne pali wierconych. Przebudowa drogi krajowej nr 7 na obwodnicy Grójca.
PublicationPraca obejmowała wykonanie 4 opinii dotyczących nośności pali wierconych o średnicy 600 mm, 1000 mm i 1500 pod podpory obiektów w ciągu obwodnicy Grójca na podstawie badań statyczny i dynamicznych. W ramach umowy wykonano 5 obciążeń statycznych.
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Coplanar Waveguide-Fed Broadband Microwave Devices with (or without) a Thin Dielectric Substrate for Use in Flexible Electronic Systems
PublicationTwo examples of microwave devices, fed by a coplanar waveguide and realized on a thin substrate (or without such a substrate), are employed to investigate the influence of devices’ curvatures and the proximity of different materials on their parameters. To perform the tests, a broadband antenna and a low-pass filter are chosen. A feeding coplanar waveguide is realized on a dielectric material brick attached to an SMA connector...
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Application of the expanded clay aggregate in form of granular materials for water treatment
PublicationThe paper aimed to evaluate the efficiency of Filtralite MonoMulti compared to the conventional dual-media filter beds comprising silica sand layer covered with anthracite coal. Filtralite media are composed of processed (expanded), highly porous clay products characterized by relatively rough grain surfaces. In order to compare these different media filters in a reliable way, the pilot filter columns operated in parallel, under...
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Correlation between destruction of the metal surface caused by pitting corrosion and intensity of the observed electrochemical noise.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań korelacji między intensywnością szumów elektrochemicznych obserwowanych podczas występowania procesów korozji wżerowej a zmianami obserwowanymi na powierzchni metalu.Badania przeprowadzono dla elektrod metalowych o powierzchni eksponowanej na środowisko korozyjne poniżej 1 mm2. Do wykrywania uszkodzeń powierzchni wykorzystano oprogramowanie MatLab, wykrywające uszkodzenia powierzchni metalu w formie okręgów...
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Novel structure and size-reduction-oriented design of microstrip compact rat-race coupler
PublicationIn this paper, a novel structure of a miniaturized microstrip rat-race coupler has been proposed. Surrogate-based optimization procedures are applied to explicitly reduce the coupler size while maintaining equal power split at the operating frequency of 1 GHz and sufficient bandwidth for return loss and isolation characteristics. The optimization is performed using the objective function with four penalty components. The footprint...
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INFLUENCE OF SURFACE CURVATURE ON SESSILE DROPLET CONTACT ANGLE OF NANOFLUIDS
PublicationThis paper deals with change in contact angle of droplets of three nanofluids, i.e. water-Al2O3, water-TiO2 and water-Cu. Nanoparticles were tested at the concentration of 0.01%, 0.1%, and 1% by weight. Although dispersants were not used to stabilize the suspension, the solutions tested exhibited satisfactory stability. Ultrasonic vibration was used in order to stabilise the dispersion of the nanoparticles. Experimental measurements...
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Formation of bubbles from a single nucleation site.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki systematycznych badań eksperymentalnych wrzenia wody destylowanej i metanolu z pojedynczego, sztucznego centrum nukleacji. Jako centra nukleacji służyły otwory wywiercone na czołowej powierzchni miedzianego pręta. Średnice otworów wynosiły: 0.25 mm, 0.60 mm oraz 1.0 mm. Do pomiaru częstotliwości odrywania się pęcherzyków zastosowano układ laser diodowy-fotodioda. Sygnał z fotodiody był rejestrowany za...
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Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Cancer Therapy
PublicationMOFs exhibit inherent extraordinary features for diverse applications ranging from catalysis, storage, and optics to chemosensory and biomedical science and technology. Several procedures including solvothermal, hydrothermal, mechanochemical, electrochemical, and ultrasound techniques have been used to synthesize MOFs with tailored features. A continued attempt has also been directed towards functionalizing MOFs via “post-synthetic...
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Influence of nanoparticle concentration on convective heat transfer of water-Al2O3 nanofluids inside horizontal tubes
PublicationThis work presents preliminary results of the experimental investigation of the forced convection heat transfer of water-Al2O3 nanofluids inside stainless steel tube with 8 mm internal diameter and 2000 mm length. Nanoparticles were tested at the concentrations of 0.01%, 0.1%, 1% and 5% by weight and the Reynolds number range encompasses laminar as well as turbulent flows.