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Reliable low-cost surrogate modeling and design optimisation of antennas using implicit space mapping with substrate segmentation
PublicationAbstract: In this work, a reliable methodology for fast simulation-driven design optimisation of antenna structures is proposed. The authors’ approach exploits implicit space mapping (ISM) technology. To adopt it for handling antenna structures, they introduce substrate segmentation with separate dielectric permittivity value assigned for each segment as ISM preassigned parameters. At the same time, the coarse model for space mapping...
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Fast multi-objective design optimization of microwave and antenna structures using data-driven surrogates and domain segmentation
PublicationPurpose Strategies and algorithms for expedited design optimization of microwave and antenna structures in multi-objective setup are investigated. Design/methodology/approach Formulation of the multi-objective design problem oriented towards execution of the population-based metaheuristic algorithm within the segmented search space is investigated. Described algorithmic framework exploit variable fidelity modeling, physics- and...
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Smart Approach for Glioma Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Imaging using Modified Convolutional Network Architecture (U-NET)
PublicationSegmentation of a brain tumor from magnetic resonance multimodal images is a challenging task in the field of medical imaging. The vast diversity in potential target regions, appearance and multifarious intensity threshold levels of various tumor types are few of the major factors that affect segmentation results. An accurate diagnosis and its treatment demand strict delineation of the tumor affected tissues. Herein, we focus on...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm segmentation from contrast-enhanced computed tomography angiography using deep convolutional networks
PublicationOne of the most common imaging methods for diagnosing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and an endoleak detection is computed tomography angiography. In this paper, we address the problem of aorta and thrombus semantic segmentation, what is a mandatory step to estimate aortic aneurysm diameter. Three end-to-end convolutional neural networks were trained and evaluated. Finally, we proposed an ensemble of deep neural networks with underlying...
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Optimization of submerged fermentation conditions for immunosuppressant mycophenolic acid production by Penicillium roqueforti isolated from blue-molded cheeses: enhanced production by ultraviolet and gamma irradiation
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Reactions of methyl radicals with silica supported silver nanoparticles in aqueous solutions
PublicationSilica supported silver nanoparticles (Ag°–SiO2 –NCs, NCs=nanocomposites) suspended in aqueous solutions are efficient catalysts for the dimerization of methyl radicals to produce ethane, while bare silica is quite inert towards the interaction with methyl radicals. In the presence of small amounts of ethanol adsorbed on the SiO2 surface, the reaction path with methyl radicals is changed and methane is formed as the major product.
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Dyfuzyjne spalanie turbulentne metanu w strudze: analiza numeryczna płomienia Sandia D
PublicationDyfuzyjne spalanie turbulentne jest najpowszechniej występującym w zastosowa-niach przemysłowych rodzajem tego procesu. Jednak jego dokładny opis wciąż sprawia trudności i obserwuje się rozwój konkurujących modeli implementowanych w podejściu RANS (Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes), a współcześnie coraz częściej także w metodzie dużych wirów (LES) o czym świadczą liczne publikacje [13, 16, 18, 21]. W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono...
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Heat Transfer During Pool Boiling of Water, Methanol and R141b on Porous Coated Horizontal Tube Bundles
PublicationThis paper presents the results of experimental investigation of water, methanol and R141b refrigerant boiling on horizontal porous coated tube bundles supposed to represent a flooded-type evaporator. Experiments were carried out for a bundle of 19 tubes in triangular layout for two pitch-to-diameter ratio values – 1.7 and 2.0 – in atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressure conditions. Average heat transfer coefficients – both local,...
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Heat transfer during pool boiling of water, methanol and R141b on porous coated horizontal tube bundles
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań eksperymentalnych wrzenia wody, metanolu i R141b na poziomym pęczku rur pokrytych metaliczna powłoką porowatą. Badania przeprowadzono dla podziałek rur 1.7d oaz 2d, przy ciśnieniu atmosferycznym i podciśnieniu.
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Quantification of methadone and its metabolites: EDDP and EMDP determined in autopsy cases using LC‐MS/MS
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Solvation numbers of manganese(II) and zinc(II) perchlorates in methanol obtained from volumetric and compressibility properties
PublicationZmierzono gęstości roztworów nadchloranów manganu(II) i cynku(II) w metanolu w temperaturach: 283.15, 288.15, 293.15, 298.15, 303.15, 308.15, 313.15 K. Ponadto wyznaczono szybkości rozchodzenia się dźwięku w badanych roztworach w 298.15 K. Uzyskane wielkości pozwoliły na obliczenie pozornych objętości molowych oraz pozornych molowych ściśliwości adiabatycznych elektrolitów w metanolu. Oszacowane wielkości graniczne wykorzystane...
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Analysis of spectral data by complementary methods. Inspection of the molecular complex in N,N-dimethylformamide - methanol mixtures
PublicationDane widmowe FTIR mieszanin N,N-dimetyloformamidu z metanolem poddano anlizie faktorowej oraz analizie metodą ważonych widm różnicowych. Przydatność obu metod analizy w odniesieniu do układów z wiązaniem wodorowym poddano krytycznej dyskusji. Stwierdzono obecność kompleksu molekularnego typu 1:1 w całym zakresie składów mieszanin. Forma tego kompleksu zależy jednak od składu roztworu. Postulowano występowanie słabych wiązań wodorowych...
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Fabrication of the cross-linked PVA/TiO2/C nanocomposite membrane for alkaline direct methanol fuel cells
PublicationA crosslinked Poly(vinyl alcohol) based composite membrane was developed through a phase inversion process for use in alkaline direct methanol fuel cells (ADMFCs). The titanium dioxide (TiO2) and carbon nanoparticles (NPs) have been incorporated into the PVA polymer matrix to improve the mechanical and thermal properties. The membrane samples were further modified with maleic acid, a carboxylic acid acting as the cross-linker,...
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Novel bio-based thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s. Correlations between the structure, processing and properties
PublicationThe main purpose of this work was to analyze the effect of the number of unreacted isocyanate groups and the [NCO]/[OH] molar ratio during the chain extension of a prepolymer during the polymerization process on the structure, processing and selected properties of thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s. Three series of novel thermoplastic polyurethanes were obtained via a prepolymer route. Three prepolymers were synthesized from diisocyanate...
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Multi-objective design optimization of antennas for reflection, size, and gain variability using kriging surrogates and generalized domain segmentation
PublicationCost-efficient multi-objective design optimization of antennas is presented. The framework exploits auxiliary data-driven surrogates, a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for initial Pareto front identification, response correction techniques for design refinement, as well as generalized domain segmentation. The purpose of this last mechanism is to reduce the volume of the design space region that needs to be sampled in order...
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The Use of Ultra-Fast Gas Chromatography for Fingerprinting-Based Classification of Zweigelt and Rondo Wines with Regard to Grape Variety and Type of Malolactic Fermentation Combined with Greenness and Practicality Assessment
PublicationIn food authentication, it is important to compare different analytical procedures and select the best method. The aim of this study was to determine the fingerprints of Zweigelt and Rondo wines through headspace analysis using ultra-fast gas chromatography (ultra-fast GC) and to compare the effectiveness of this approach at classifying wines based on grape variety and type of malolactic fermentation (MLF) as well as its greenness...
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l-ascorbic acid modified poly(ester urethane)s as a suitable candidates for soft tissue engineering applications
PublicationIn this paper we created novel poly(ester urethane)s (PESUs) designed specifically for tissue engineering. The PESUs were derived from oligomeric α,ω-dihydroxy(ethylene-butylene adipate) (dHEBA), 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and aliphatic 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and modified with l-ascorbic acid to improve their biocompatibility. In addition, we determined their mechanical properties (such as tensile strength, elongation at...
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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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Reaction of methanol ligated manganese(II) silanethiolate with pyridine related ligands - different structures of complexes with MnNO2S2 kernel
PublicationReakcja silanotiolanu manganu(II) z pirydyną i jej metylowymi pochodnymi prowadzi do uzyskania heteroleptycznych kompleksów o tym samym rdzeniu MnNO2S2, ale o różnym typie strukturalnym. W przypadku posłużenia się pirydyną i 2-metylopirydyną uzyskano układy zawierające dwie cząsteczki alkoholu przykoordynowane do centrum metalicznego. Z kolei w przypadku 3- i 4-metylopirydyny funkcję S,O-donorów spełniają reszty silanotiolanowe.
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Synthesis, structure and properties of poly(ether-urethane)s synthesized using a tri-functional oxypropylated glycerol as a polyol
PublicationThe main aim of this work was to obtain poly(ether-urethane)s using tri-functional polyoxyalkylene polyol (Rokopol G1000), which introducing the chemical cross-links into the structure of polyurethanes. Poly(ether-urethane)s were prepared using two-step method, called prepolymer method, which involves in the first step the reaction of 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and tri-functional polypropylene glycol glycerol triether...
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Comparison of the coordination geometries of Zn(II) and Cd(II) ions in complexes with water, methanol and bulky aryloxysilanethiolate ligands
PublicationZinc and cadmium complexes containing silanethiolate anions and methanol or water were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, and DFT calculations. Contrary to zinc, the cadmium ion utilizes very weak donors to complete its coordination sphere; it forms contacts to phenyl rings of the silanethiolate ligand. Two zinc analogs of the general formula [Zn{SSi(OAr)3}2(L)2] where L = CH3OH (2)...
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Electro oxidation of methanol and ethanol on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) with dispersed Pt, Pt+Sn, and Pt+Pb particles.
PublicationWpływ mikrocząstek cyny i ołowiu na aktywność katalityczną platyny zdyspergowanej na podłożu polimerowym poli(3,4 etylenodioksytiofenu) w stosunku do reakcji elektrodowego utleniania alkoholu etylowego i metylowego określono za pomocą metody chronowoltamperometrycznej, spektroskopii fotoelektronów w zakresie promieniowania x (XPS) oraz mikrowagi elektrochemicznej. Wykazano,że zarówno cyna jak i ołów zwiększają szybkość procesu...
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The role of hydrogen bonding on tuning hard-soft segments in bio-based thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s
PublicationThis work describes the preparation of bio-based thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s (TPU) via a prepolymer method and investigates the effect of varying the interphase hydrogen-bonding (H-bonding) on physicochemical, thermal and mechanical properties. This was achieved by varying the glycol type and molar ratio of [NCO]/[OH] groups used during the prepolymer chain extending step. The TPUs’ chemical structure was analyzed by Fourier...
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Possibilities of Leachate Co-Treatment Originating from Biogas Production in the Deammonification Process
PublicationIn the methane fermentation process, sewage sludge is the single substrate or serves as a co-substrate with the addition of various waste products. After the treatment stable digestate is obtained, which consists of two phases solid and liquid. Liquid phase, called as a leachate, due to the high content of nutrients must be treated before they are discharged into the final receiver. Physical and chemical methods of leachate treatment...
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Salinity enhances high optically active L-lactate production from co-fermentation of food waste and waste activated sludge: Unveiling the response of microbial community shift and functional profiling
PublicationLactic acid (LA), a versatile platform molecule, can be fermented from organic wastes, such as food waste and waste activated sludge. In this study, an efficient approach using salt, a component of food waste as an additive, was proposed to increase LA production. The LA productivity was increased at 10 g NaCl/L and optical pure L-lactate was obtained at 30 g NaCl/L. The enhancement of LA was in accordance with the increased solubilization...
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Synthesis, structure and properties of poly(ester-urethane)s obtained using bio-based and petrochemical1,3-propanediol and 1,4-butanediol
PublicationIn this paper, the poly(ester-urethane)s obtained using petrochemical and bio-based chain extenders were prepared and characterized. The influence of glycols’ origin on the chemical structure, mechanical and thermal properties of the prepared polyurethanes was studied. The materials were synthesised by prepolymer method. The first step involved the reaction of α,ω-dihydroxy(ethylene-butylene adipate (POLIOS 55/20) with 4,4’-diphenylmethane...
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NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF SPECIES DIFFUSION AND METHANOL DECOMPOSITION IN THERMOCATALYTIC REACTOR BASED ON THE INTERMETALLIC PHASE OF Ni3Al FOR LOW REYNOLDS NUMBERS
PublicationNumerical modelling of hydrogen production by means of methanol decomposition in a thermocatalytic reactor using corrugated foil made of the Ni3Al intermetallic phase is shown in the paper. Experimental results of the flow analysis of mixtures containing helium and methanol in a thermocatalytic reactor with microchannels were used for the initial calibration of the CFD calculations (calculations based on the Computational Fluid...
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The Influence of Slice Thickness, Sharpness, and Contrast Adjustments on Inferior Alveolar Canal Segmentation on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Scans: A Retrospective Study
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Photocatalysts for Solar Energy Conversion
PublicationPhotocatalytic oxidation over suspended solid photocatalysts (e.g., titanium dioxide) has been proposed as a sustainable process for treatment and purification of water and wastewater as well as the process for photoconversion of solar energy to hydrogen, methane, and other low hydrocarbons. Solar radiation could be used to drive heterogeneous electrochemical reactions at the surface of an optically active photocatalyst (e.g.,...
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A facile hydrous mechano-synthesis of magnesium hydroxide [Hy-Mg(OH)2] nano fillers for flame-retardant polyester composites
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μ-4,4′-Bipyridyl-1:2κ2N:N′-methanol-2κO-tetrakis(tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolato)-1κ4O,S;2κ2S-dizinc(II)
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Excess volumes of mixing in (N,N-Dimethylacetamide+methanol+water) and (N,N-Dimethylacetamide+ethanol+water) at the temperature 313.15 K
PublicationW pracy podane są rezultaty precyzyjnych pomiarów namiarowych objętości molowych dla dwóch układów trójskładnikowych zawierających wodę, amid alifatyczny (N,N-dimetyloacetamid) oraz alkohol: metanol lub etanol. Dla wszystkich badanych układów obserwowane są duże i ujemne wartości nadmiarowych objętości mieszania, wskazujące na obecność silnych oddziaływań międzycząsteczkowych.
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Solvation of cobalt(II) and trifluoromethanesulfonate ions in N,N-dimethylformamide-methanol mixed solvent studied by means of FT-IR spectroscopy
PublicationWidma FT-IR roztworów Co(CF3SO3)2-N,N-dimetyloformamid-metanol były analizowane w zakresie pasm CO i OH za pomocą metody widm różnicowych. Wyznaczono liczbę cząsteczek DMF i MeOH w pierwszej sferze solwatacji jonu Co(II) w zależności od składu rozpuszczalnika. Stwierdzono także obecność drugiej sfery solwatacji jonu Co(II) i scharakteryzowano ją ilościowo. Zbadano również solwatację jonu tifluorometanosulfonowego oraz asocjację...
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μ-4,4'-bipyridyl-1:2κ2N:N'-methanol-2κO-tetrakis(tri-tert-butoxysilanethiolato)-1κ4O,S; 2κ2S-dizinc(II)
PublicationTytułowy związek jest dwujądrowym kompleksem, w którym atomy cynku są połączone poprzez mostkujący ligand 4,4'-bipirydyl. Jeden z atomów cynku jest pięcio-koordynowany za pośrednictwem dwóch chelatujących reszt silanotiolanowych oraz 4,4'-bipirydylu. Jako dodatkowy ligand na drugim atomie cynku występuje cząsteczka metanolu.
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Electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol, ethylene glycol and glycerine in alkaline media on TiO2 nanotubes decorated with AuCu nanoparticles for an application in fuel cells
PublicationIn this work, we present the catalytic and photocatalytic activity of AuCu nanostructures obtained on TiO2 nanotubes toward methanol, ethylene glycol and glycerine oxidation. The electrode material is prepared by anodization of Ti foil, thin AuCu layer sputtering and rapid thermal treatment under argon atmosphere. Scanning electron microscopy images confirmed the presence of ordered tubular architecture of TiO2 as well as nanoparticles...
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Processing of Polyester-Urethane Filament and Characterization of FFF 3D Printed Elastic Porous Structures with Potential in Cancellous Bone Tissue Engineering
PublicationThis paper addresses the potential of self-made polyester-urethane filament as a candidate for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)-based 3D printing (3DP) in medical applications. Since the industry does not provide many ready-made solutions of medical-grade polyurethane filaments, we undertook research aimed at presenting the process of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filament formation, detailed characteristics, and 3DP of specially...
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Badanie fitoremediacji zawierających metale ciężkie mieszanin osadów ściekowych i popiołów przy użyciu jęczmienia jarego
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Detection of molecular signatures of oral squamous cell carcinoma and normal epithelium - application of a novel methodology for unsupervised segmentation of imaging mass spectrometry data
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Ability of Yeast Metabolic Activity to Reduce Sugars and Stabilize Betalains in Red Beet Juice
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Assessment of the Suitability of Aromatic and High-Bitter Hop Varieties (Humulus lupulus L.) for Beer Production in the Conditions of the Małopolska Vistula Gorge Region
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The sensitivity of bacteria to heavy metals in presence of mineral ship motor oil in coastal marine sediments and waters.
PublicationThe sensitivity of bacteria, isolated from coastal marine sediments and waters of Sopot beach, Gdańsk Bay (Poland), to heavy metals in the presence of mineral ship motor oil were studied. All isolated heterotrophic bacteria were resistant to the 0.1 mM lead concentration occurring in the environment. Metal resistance of bacteria isolated from coastal water was strongly related to mineral ship motor oil concentration. At 0.1% mineral...
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Morphine and methadone pre-exposures differently modify brain regional Fos protein expression and locomotor activity responses to morphine challenge in the rat
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Hydrogen Production Mechanism in Low-Temperature Methanol Decomposition Catalyzed by Ni3Sn4 Intermetallic Compound: A Combined Operando and Density Functional Theory Investigation
PublicationHydrogen production from methanol decomposition to syngas (H2 + CO) is a promising alternative route for clean energy transition. One major challenge is related to the quest for stable, cost-effective, and selective catalysts operating below 400 °C. We illustrate an investigation of the surface reactivity of a Ni3Sn4 catalyst working at 250 °C, by combining density functional theory, operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and high-resolution...
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Structure and properties comparison of poly(ether-urethane)s based on nonpetrochemical and petrochemical polyols obtained by solvent free two-step method
PublicationThe application of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) is becoming more and more extensive, and the decreasing of used petrochemical monomers and reduction of energy for the polymerization and processing processes is getting increasingly important. In this paper, we confirmed the positive influence of high bio-based monomers contents (by replacing petrochemical polyol and glycol by bio-based counterparts) on processing and properties...
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Nowy typ analizatora do oznaczania wodoru, metanu, etanu i propanu w zakresie dolnej granicy wybuchowości
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The yield of model hydrolysis and fermentation in the technology of bioethanol production from poplar wood (Populus sp.) Wydajność procesów hydrolizy i fermentacji w technologii wytwarzania bioetanolu z drewna topoli (Populus sp.)
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Thermodynamic Properties of Inorganic Salts in Nonaqueous Solvents. VI. Apparent Molar Volumes, Expansibilities, and Compressibilities of Divalent Transition Metal Ions in Methanol and Dimethylsulfoxide
PublicationThe temperature dependence of the density of divalent transition metal perchlorates in dimethylsulfoxide as well as cobalt(II), nickel(II) perchlorates, and copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate in methanol was determined. Moreover, sound velocities for solutions of cobalt(II), nickel(II) perchlorates, and copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate in methanol have been measured at 298.15 K. From these data, the partial molar volumes,...
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An effective method for studying intermolecular interactions in binary liquids with hydrogen bonds: FTIR spectra and ab initio calculations in the N-methylformamide - methanol system
PublicationMolecular complexes in methanol (MeOH)−N-methylformamide (NMF) mixtures were studied based on their FTIR-ATR spectra, to which two methods of analysis were applied: factor analysis and a quantitative version of the difference-spectra method. The mean composition of a complex between NMF and MeOH molecules over the whole range of mixture compositions was determined. Absorbing species differentiated with regard to the interaction...
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Mocz jako źródło informacji o narażeniu zawodowym na metale = Urine as a source of information on occupational exposure to metals- a review
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono informacje na temat możliwości wykorzystywania próbek moczu ludzkiego jako materiału do badań analitycznych ukierunkowanych na uzyskanie informacji o narażeniu zawodowym na metale. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na:-techniki izolacji i wzbogacania metali i ich metabolitów z próbek moczu,-techniki oznaczania metali w otrzymywanych ekstraktach,-zebranie informacji literaturowych odnośnie oznaczanych stężeń metali...
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Metale ciężkie w odciekach i ściekach technologicznych ze składowisk odpadów komunalnych w aspekcie zmian sposobów ich zagospodarowania
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań sześciu metali ciężkich (cynku, miedzi, ołowiu, niklu, chromu i kadmu) w odciekach i ściekach technologicznych powstających w zakładach zagospodarowania odpadów komunalnych. Przeprowadzono analizy w czterech wybranych zakładach zlokalizowanych w województwie pomorskim. Wykazano, że pod względem zawartości metali ciężkich odcieki generowane w kwaterach składowych nowego typu, gromadzących odpady...