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Degradation of tetracycline antibiotic utilizing light driven-activated oxone in the presence of g-C3N4/ZnFe LDH binary heterojunction nanocomposite
PublicationIn the present study, a binary heterojunction nanocomposite composed of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) and Zn/Fe-contained layered double hydroxide (ZnFe LDH) was employed as heterogeneous catalyst for the decomposition of tetracycline (TC) antibiotic utilizing Oxone and UV light irradiation. The sole use of g-C3N4/ZnFe LDH as adsorbent led to the negligible elimination of TC. In addition, the sole use of Oxone or UV (photolysis)...
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Insight into Potassium Vanadates as Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysts: Synthesis of V(IV)-Rich Nano/Microstructures for the Photodegradation of Methylene Blue
PublicationPhotocatalysis is regarded as a promising tool for wastewater remediation. In recent years, many studies have focused on investigating novel photocatalysts driven by visible light. In this study, K2V6O16·nH2O nanobelts and KV3O8 microplatelets were synthesized and investigated as photocatalysts. Samples were obtained via the facile method based on liquid-phase exfoliation with ion exchange. By changing the synthesis temperature...
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Fast EM-Driven Nature-Inspired Optimization of Antenna Input Characteristics Using Response Features and Variable-Resolution Simulation Models
PublicationUtilization of optimization technique is a must in the design of contemporary antenna systems. Often, global search methods are necessary, which are associated with high computational costs when conducted at the level of full-wave electromagnetic (EM) models. In this study, we introduce an innovative method for globally optimizing reflection responses of multi-band antennas. Our approach uses surrogates constructed based on response...
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Bandwidth-size design trade-offs for compact spline-parameterised patch couplers by means of electromagnetic-driven multi-objective optimisation
PublicationBroad bandwidth and small size are the key performance figures for contemporary microwave couplers. These requirements are conflicting, i.e. improvement of one generally leads to degradation of the other assuming fixed topology of the circuit at hand. From a designer's perspective, the knowledge about available design trade-offs is indispensable as it permits for tailoring the circuit for particular applications as well as comparing...
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Stress-driven nonlocal elasticity for nonlinear vibration characteristics of carbon/boron-nitride hetero-nanotube subject to magneto-thermal environment
PublicationStress-driven nonlocal theory of elasticity, in its differential form, is applied to investigate the nonlinear vibrational characteristics of a hetero-nanotube in magneto-thermal environment with the help of finite element method. In order to more precisely deal with the dynamic behavior of size-dependent nanotubes, a two-node beam element with six degrees-of freedom including the nodal values of the deflection, slope and curvature...
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Novel two-step synthesis method of thin film heterojunction of BiOBr/Bi2WO6 with improved visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity
PublicationA novel two-step ionic liquid assisted procedure was applied for a controllable synthesis of BiOBr/Bi2WO6 heterojunction thin films. The preparation route involved an anodic oxidation of tungsten foil and hydrothermal transformation of as-anodized oxide in the presence of bismuth precursor and ionic liquid, N-butylpyridinium bromide [BPy][Br]. The BiOBr plates with irregular shapes adhered to the surface of flower-like Bi2WO6 and...
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Structural and optical investigations of sol-gel derived lithium titanate thin films
Publicationin this paper structural and optical studies of lithium titanate (lto) thin films are presented. nanocrystalline thin films with 800 nm thickness were prepared by sol-gel method. to examine the influence of the annealing time on as-prepared films crystallization, the coatings were heated at 550 °c for 10, 20 and 80 h. structure of manufactured thin films was investigated using x-ray diffraction (xrd). the most visible lithium titanate...
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Superconducting properties of vn-sio 2 sol-gel derived thin films
Publicationin this work studies of structure and superconducting properties of vnsio2 films are reported. the films were obtained through thermal nitridation (ammonolysis) of solgel derived v2o3sio2 coatings (in a proper v2o3/sio2 ratio) at 1200 ◦c. this process leads to the formation of disordered structure with vn metallic grains dispersed in the insulating sio2 matrix. the structural transformations occurring in the lms as a result...
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Heavy Metals in Waters and Sediments of Rivers Affected by Brown Coal Mine Waters
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In Search of Panacea—Review of Recent Studies Concerning Nature-Derived Anticancer Agents
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Critical study of crop-derived biochars for soil amendment and pharmaceutical ecotoxicity reduction
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3D Modeling of Discontinuity in the Spatial Distribution of Apartment Prices Using Voronoi Diagrams
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Structure and electrical properties of nitrided NbN-TiN sol-gel derived films
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rezultaty badań struktury oraz właściwości elektrycznych warstw NbN-TiN (o różnym stosunku molowym NbN/TiN)otrzymanych w wyniku termicznego azotowania warstw tlenkowych otrzymanych metodą zol-żel. Badania struktury przeprowadzono metodami AFM, XRD oraz XPS. Wynika z nich, iż głównymi fazami w wartstwach są NbN i TiN o rozmiarach ziaren około 100 nm. Jednakże zaobserwowano również istnienie niewielkiej ilości...
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) in brain cancer: challenges and therapeutic strategies
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Spectroscopic studies of sol-gel derived thin film structures for integrated optics
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badania struktur cienkowarstwowych wykonywanych dla zastosowań w optyce zintegrowanej z polimerów hybrydowych (np. w postaci ścieżek śwaitłowodów planarnych). Jakość i jednorodność stuktur badano za pomocą mikroskopii ramanowskiej, mikroskopii optycznej i profilometrii światła białego. Wykonano porównanie wyników uzyskanych tymi trzema metodami.
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Structural investigations of nitrided Nb2O5 and Nb2O5-SiO2 sol-gel derived films
PublicationPraca zawiera badania struktury azotowanych warstw Nb2O5-SiO2 (o różnym stosunku molowym Nb2O5/SiO2)otrzymanych metodą zol-żel. Azotowanie przeprowadzono w różnych temperaturach z zakresu 800-1200C. W wyniku azotowania w warstwach powstają metaliczne granule NbN w amorficznej matrycy SiO2. Przemiany strukturalne zachodzące podczas azotowania badano metodą dyfrakcjii rentgenowskiej (XRD), rentgenowską spektroskopią fotoelektronów...
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Processing of polymer‐derived, aerogel‐filled, SiC foams for high‐temperature insulation
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Eucalyptus derived heteroatom-doped hierarchical porous carbons as electrode materials in supercapacitors
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Processing and thermal characterization of polymer derived SiCN(O) and SiOC reticulated foams
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Ru/Al2O3 on Polymer-Derived SiC Foams as Structured Catalysts for CO2 Methanation
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Polymer-derived Si3N4 nanofelts as a novel oil spills clean-up architecture
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nitrogen-doped Carbon Nanotubes Derived from g-C3N4
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Investigation of Durability Properties for Lightweight Structural Concrete with Hemp Shives Instead of Aggregate
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The application of polypropylene membranes for production of fresh water from brines by membrane distillation
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Coal-derived conductive pavement for winter de-icing: prototype, modeling, and simulation
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Human amniotic-fluid-derived stem cells: a unique source for regenerative medicine
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Perpetrators from Treblinka: interdisciplinary investigations of seven single graves with “Trawniki Men”
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Anion binding by p-aminoazobenzene-derived aromatic amides: spectroscopic and electrochemical studies
PublicationThe synthesis and complexing properties of p-aminoazobenzene-derived mono-, bis-, and trisamides were described. Ligands 3 and 4 bind anions, including fluorides, chlorides, bromides, acetates, benzoates, dihydrogen phosphates, hydrogen sulfates, and p-toluenesulfonates, in chloroform forming 1 : 1 complexes. The highest value of stability constant was evaluated for the 4-F− complex (log K = 5.63 ± 0.21). On the basis of 1H NMR,...
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Reducing Monitoring Costs in Industrially Contaminated Rivers: Cluster and Regression Analysis Approach
PublicationMonitoring contamination in river water is an expensive procedure, particularly for developing countries where pollution is a significant problem. This study was conducted to provide a pollution monitoring strategy that reduces the cost of laboratory analysis. The new monitoring strategy was designed as a result of cluster and regression analysis on field data collected from an industrially influenced river. Pollution sources in...
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Preparation and structure of nanocrystalline sol-gel derived Cu doped LiTi2O4 powders
PublicationAmong the spinel oxides materials, lithium titanate (Li1+xTi2-xO4 where 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.33) could be very interested from pratical applications point of view. Lithium titanate is a II type spinel oxide superconductor with relatively high (~13 K for x = 0) superconducting transition temperature Tc. Above Tc lithium titanate shows metallic behaviour and can be used e.g. as electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Since the discovery...
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The influence of magnetic particle incorporation on bisphenol A removal by β-cyclodextrin-derived sorbent
PublicationA novel, biomass-derived hybrid sorbent Ban-CD-EPI-Fe was successfully synthesized in a coprecipitation method, in which β-cyclodextrin copolymerized with banana peel extract and epichlorohydrin was grafted onto an iron oxide surface. The composition, presence of functional groups, morphology, thermal stability, and magnetic properties of the obtained material were characterized by Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), X-Ray Photoelectron...
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Driver’s Condition Detection System Using Multimodal Imaging and Machine Learning Algorithms
PublicationTo this day, driver fatigue remains one of the most significant causes of road accidents. In this paper, a novel way of detecting and monitoring a driver’s physical state has been proposed. The goal of the system was to make use of multimodal imaging from RGB and thermal cameras working simultaneously to monitor the driver’s current condition. A custom dataset was created consisting of thermal and RGB video samples. Acquired data...
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Study of Phase and Chemical Composition of Bi1-xNdxFeO3 Powders Derived by Pressureless Sintering
PublicationIn the present paper studies on Bi1xNdxFeO3 for x =0.1-0.4 are reported. The mixed oxide method followed with pressureless sintering was employed for ceramics fabrication. Thermal behavior of stoichiometric mixtures of simple oxide powders, viz. Bi2O3, Nd2O3 and Fe2O3 was studied by simultaneous thermal analysis. It was found that with an increase in neodymium content the weight loss increased from 0.75% to 3.16% for x =0.1 and...
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A study on of music features derived from audio recordings examples – a quantitative analysis
PublicationThe paper presents a comparative study of music features derived from audio recordings, i.e. the same music pieces but representing different music genres, excerpts performed by different musicians, and songs performed by a musician, whose style evolved over time. Firstly, the origin and the background of the division of music genres were shortly presented. Then, several objective parameters of an audio signal were recalled that...
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Tacit Knowledge Sharing and Creativity. How to Derive Innovation from Project Teams?
PublicationModern companies are increasingly likely to work in a project management environment, which ensures their success in the implementation of innovation. The aim of the study is to prove that tacit knowledge is a mediator for creativity and project performance. Creativity as one of the crucial sources of innovation is stimulated by tacit knowledge. Bearing this fact in mind, the authors studied relations between tacit knowledge, creativity...
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Can Web Search Queries Predict Prices Change on the Real Estate Market?
PublicationThis study aims to explore whether the intensity of internet searches, according to the Google Trends search volume index (SVI), is a predictor of changes in real estate prices. The motivation of this study is the possibility to extend the understanding of the extra predictive power of Google search engine query volume of future housing price change (shift direction) by (i) the introduction of a research approach that combines...
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Donor properties of water in organic solvents derived from infrared spectraof HDO
PublicationPrzedyskutowano niektóre ilościowe aspekty kooperatywności wiązań wodorowych wody. Zaproponowano skalę własności elektronodonorowych wody w środowisku aprotycznych rozpuszczalników organicznych, pochodną w stosunku do skali liczb donorowych Gutmanna.
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Small Vessel with Inboard Engine Retrofitting Concepts; Real Boat Tests, Laboratory Hybrid Drive Tests and Theoretical Studies
PublicationThe development of modern technologies and their increasing availability, as well as the falling costs of highly ecient propulsion systems and power sources, have resulted in electric or hybrid propulsions systems’ growing popularity for use on watercraft. Presented in the paper are design and lab tests of a prototype parallel hybrid propulsion system. It describes a concept of retrofitting a conventionally powered nine meter-long...
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Mathematical Modelling of Drive System with an Elastic Coupling Based on Formal Analogy between the Transmission Shaft and the Electric Transmission Line
PublicationIn the paper, the kinematic structure of the transmission shaft between the driving motor and the working mechanism is studied. The analysis is based on electrical and mechanical similarities. The equivalent circuits, typical for electrical systems, are defined for the transmission shaft concerned. Modelling of the transmission shaft based on a formal analogy between the transmission shaft and the electric transmission line is...
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Modeling of Ice Passage Through Reservoirs System on the Vistula River
PublicationNumerical model was used to assess ice passage through proposed reservoir on the lower Vistula River. Model results were compared with observation on the Vistula River, but because the dam is not constructed yet, the direct comparison was not possible. The study focused on ice movement and accumulation in the reservoir for variety of low flow condition with and without wind effect. Bridge’s piers in the upper part of the reservoir...
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Assessment of sources of uncertainty in macrophyte surveys and the consequences for river classification
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Shading of River Channels as an Important Factor Reducing Macrophyte Biodiversity
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Temporal and Spatial Variations of Trophic Status of a Small Lowland River
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Selected developments within ship safety equipment for saving lives
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono aktualny rozwój nowych metod i urządzeń do bezpiecznej ewakuacji ludzi ze statków, zwłaszcza z dużych pasażerskich, zabierających na pokład łącznie do 5 tysięcy osób.
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Preliminary study on toxicity of aquatic ecosystems in Bug river basin
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano badania toksyczności wody, osadów i ścieków wykonane w dorzeczu rzeki Bug w 2001 r. Stosując standardowe mikrobiotesty, określono toksyczność wobec roślin, bakterii i skorupiaków. Wody powierzchniowe w dorzeczu rzeki Bug zakwalifikowano jako nietoksyczne, z wyjątkiem górnego dorzecza i punktu w Terespolu. Większość próbek ścieków wykazywała toksyczność wobec organizmów wskaźnikowych, przy czym różnice w odpowiedzi...
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The birth of the first child as a positive event in the lives of young parents
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The Effect of Effective Microorganisms on the Quality of Potato Chips and French Fries
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Experiencing historic waterways and water landscapes of the Vistula River Delta
PublicationThe paper gives insights into the characteristics of Vistula River Delta water landscapes, referring to the process of creating land out of water by Polish, Dutch and German settlers. Based on this, the paper presents an integrated strategy formed upon studies in cultural geography and aesthetics, and focused on enhancing the unique characteristics of the region and its rediscovery by tourism. The long process of constructing Vistula...
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Arch footbridge over Warta river in Wronki - design and construction
PublicationThe paper presents the concept of dynamic redesign of lively footbridge. The goal was to reduce probable dynamic excitation and change detailed structural concept. After the complex study the new design was created. In effect completely new static and dynamic properties were reached. Static and dynamic assumptions are explainde. General information, photos and drawings are presented. The final price of the project amounted to 1.25...
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THE STUDY OF WATER POLLUTION OF THE LOWER VISTULA RIVER BY PLASTIC PARTICLES
PublicationSince the beginning of widespread use of plastic its consumption and production has been constantly increasing. As a result of human activity part of waste ends up in our environment and is deposited in each of the elements of the biosphere. These impurities can be in the form of large elements, small particles fragmented to macroscopic level (pellets, facial scrub grains) and the microparticles visible under a microscope. Particularly...