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Direct determination of paraquat herbicide by square-wave voltammetry by two-step transfer mechanism at heterogeneous boron-doped carbon nanowall electrodes
PublicationBoron-doped carbon nanowalls (B:CNW) versus boron-doped diamond (BDD) materials were investigated for the effective electrochemical detection of highly toxic herbicide paraquat (PQ). Depending on the surface morphology and functional groups of BDD and B:CNWs, the electrochemical absorption and detection of the target analyte PQ revealed different detection mechanisms. The surface absorption mechanism was mainly observed for BDD,...
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Surface activation by cyclic polarization in 1M HCl and its effects on the electrochemical response of CB-PLA 3D printed electrodes
Open Research DataThe dataset contains the electrochemical studies performed for surface activation of the CB-PLA 3D printed electrodes by electrolysis in 1M HCl solution. The studies were performed after treatment at different polarization ranges, as labeled in subfolder names. For each electrode the consecutive studies describe different samples, as labeled in subfolders:...
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Comparison of anti-plane surface waves in strain-gradient materials and materials with surface stresses
PublicationHere we discuss the similarities and differences in anti-plane surface wave propagation in an elastic half-space within the framework of the theories of Gurtin–Murdoch surface elasticity and Toupin–Mindlin strain-gradient elasticity. The qualitative behaviour of the dispersion curves and the decay of the obtained solutions are quite similar. On the other hand, we show that the solutions relating to the surface elasticity model...
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Anti-plane waves in an elastic thin strip with surface energy
PublicationWe consider anti-plane motions of an elastic plate taking into account surface energy within the linear Gurtin–Murdoch surface elasticity. Two boundary-value problems are considered that describe complete shear dynamics of a plate with free faces or with free and clamped faces, respectively. These problems correspond to anti-plane dynamics of an elastic film perfectly or non-perfectly attached to a rigid substrate. Detailed analysis...
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Application of dynamic impedance spectroscopy to scanning probe microscopy.
PublicationDynamic impedance spectroscopy, designed for measuring nonstationary systems, was used in combination with scanning probe microscopy. Using this approach, impedance mapping could be carried-out simultaneously with topography scanning. Therefore, correlation of electrical properties with particular phases of an examined sample was possible. The sample used in this study was spheroidal graphite cast iron with clearly defined phases...
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Historia idei związanych z zastosowaniem nauk społecznych w inżynierii oprogramowania.
PublicationIdea zastosowania nauk społecznych w inżynierii oprogramowania ciągle znajduje się poza głównym nurtem badań. Tymczasem pojawiła się ona dość dawno temu, wywarła już pewien wpływ na obecny stan wiedzy, a w ostatnich latach można zaobserwować jej renesans. W tym rozdziale dokonano przeglądu idei związanych z zastosowaniem nauk społecznych w inżynierii oprogramowania w ujęciu historycznym oraz zaprezentowano szkic rozwoju metodologicznego...
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Aspekty metodologiczne interdyscyplinarnej inżynierii oprogramowania
PublicationInterdyscyplinarna inżynieria oprogramowania jest nowym nurtem w inżynierii oprogramowania, który ma prowadzić do rozwiązania istniejących problemów poprzez badanie natury zjawisk i technik projektowych w kontekście interdyscyplinarnym. W referacie zidentyfikowano podstawowe zagadnienia metodologiczne, które należy wziąć pod uwagę w celu efektywnego prowadzenia badań oraz przeprowadzono ich dyskusję. Następnie podjęto próbę wyodrębnienia...
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Cavitation Erosion of P110 Steel in Different Drilling Muds
PublicationThe P110 steel specimens were subjected to ultrasonic cavitation erosion in different compositions of drilling muds and surfactant additive. The test procedure was based on ASTM-G-32 standard recommendations. API 5CT-P110 steel is used for pipes in oil and gas industry. The harsh environment and high velocity of flows poses corrosive and erosive threat on materials used there. The composition of drilling fluid influences its rheological...
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Assessment of Thermal Stresses in Asphalt Mixtures at Low Temperatures Using the Tensile Creep Test and the Bending Beam Creep Test
PublicationThermal stresses are leading factors that influence low-temperature cracking behavior of asphalt pavements. During winter, when the temperature drops to significantly low values, tensile thermal stresses develop as a result of pavement contraction. Creep test methods can be suitable for the assessment of low-temperature properties of asphalt mixtures. To evaluate the influence of creep test methods on the obtained low-temperature...
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Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Polymeric Materials—PLA and PETG—For Biomechanical Applications
PublicationThe study presented herein concerns the mechanical properties of two common polymers for potential biomedical applications, PLA and PETG, processed through fused filament fabrication (FFF)—Material Extrusion (ME). For the uniaxial tension tests carried out, two printing orientations—XY (Horizontal, H) and YZ (Vertical, V)—were considered according to the general principles for part positioning, coordinates, and orientation typically...
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Machine learning-based seismic fragility and seismic vulnerability assessment of reinforced concrete structures
PublicationMany studies have been performed to put quantifying uncertainties into the seismic risk assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. This paper provides a risk-assessment support tool for purpose of retrofitting and potential design strategies of RC buildings. Machine Learning (ML) algorithms were developed in Python software by innovative methods of hyperparameter optimization, such as halving search, grid search, random...
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Konstrykcje Betonowe II wykład 2023 - 2024
e-Learning CoursesPrzedmiot Konstrukcje Betonowe II jest obowiązkowy dla studentów sem. VI studiów stacjonarnych I stopnia Wydziału Inżynierii Lądowej i Środowiska Politechniki Gdańskiej. Przedmiot obejmuje wykłady i laboratorium. Zaliczeniem wykładów jest egzamin. Kurs dotyczący laboratorium z KB II na e-nauczaniu jest odrębnym kursem w którym podane są zakres szczegóły dotyczące zaliczenia Ocena końcowa będąca zaliczeniem przedmiotu jest obliczana...
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Small isomeric push–pull chromophores based on thienothiophenes with tunable optical (non)linearities
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Biofilm bakteryjny uropatogennych szczepów E. coli Dr+ jako czynnik indukujący przewlekłość zakażeń dróg moczowych ograniczający ich leczenie
PublicationZakażenia dróg moczowych (ZUM) stanowią jedne z najczęściej występujących infekcji bakteryjnych, dotykających każdego roku miliony osób na świecie. Problematyka tych zakażeń wynika z ich przewlekłości i nawrotów, pomimo stosowania terapii antybiotykowej oraz ciągle wzrastającej lekooporności uropatogenów je wywołujących. Dominującym czynnikiem etiologicznym ZUM są uropatogenne szczepy E. coli (UPECs), wykazujące zdolność do adhezji,...
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Prospects of ionic liquids application in electronic and bioelectronic nose instruments
PublicationThis paper addresses the problem of application of ionic liquids to chemical sensors and biosensors being an integral part of the electronic and bioelectronic-type instruments. The design and principle of operation of the electronic and bioelectronic noses are compared. Both the benefits and shortcomings of the application of ionic liquids in these type of instruments are described. The prospects of the development and application...
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Simultaneous determination of ibuprofen and its metabolites in complex equine urine matrices by GC-EI-MS in excretion study in view of doping control
PublicationA novel assay for the simultaneous determination of ibuprofen (IBU) and its four probable metabolites, 1-hydroxyibuprofen (1-OH IBU), 2-hydroxyibuprofen (2-OH IBU), 3-hydroxyibuprofen (3-OH IBU) and carboxyibuprofen (CBX IBU) in equine urine samples with the application of Gas Chromatography-Electron Ionization-Mass Spectrometry (GC-EI-MS) has been developed and elaborated. The new approach for sample preparation including minimizing...
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Modelowanie bezpiecznika rozłącznikowego w układach formowania impulsów wielkiej mocy
PublicationProblem modelowania bezpieczników o dużej dynamice wyłączania prądu jest zagadnieniem szeroko opisywanym w literaturze. Układy takie mogą być wykorzystane w szczególności do formowania impulsów wysokiego napięcia o wartościach rzędu setek kV, charakteryzujących się czasem trwania rzędu ułamka μs. W niniejszej pracy przedstawiono empiryczny model bezpiecznika wielotopikowego, rozszerzony w oparciu o wyniki badań eksperymentalnych.
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Issues of Measuring the Course of Batch Production Processes
PublicationIn order to meet demands induced by development of manufacturing processes and production systems, new criteria and indicators that would allow a multiple aspect and realistic rating of batch production process courses are necessary. The objective of this paper is to present the correlation between production processes measurement, its rating and production control, basing on case study analysis from production enterprise. A new...
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Extending transition curve in analytical design method
PublicationThe paper presents the problem of extending the transitional curves, using for this purpose an analytical design method. The basis for the analysis of numerical calculations were carried out for a wide set of parameters characterizing the standard geometric system. We considered an importance of the size of radius of the circular arc and return angle of route on the obtained results after the formulation of appropriate theoretical...
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Evaluation of thermal cracking probability for asphalt concretes with high percentage of RAP
PublicationThe paper presents determination of the probability of thermal cracking of asphalt mixtures with different reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) content on the basis of laboratory tests and analytical evaluation using thermal stress development method. Probability was evaluated taking into consideration: the type and gradation of the mixture and the quality and content of RAP. Thermal stresses were determined using two models: elastic and...
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Release of Encapsulated Bioactive Compounds from Active Packaging/Coating Materials and Its Modeling: A Systematic Review
PublicationThe issue of achieving controlled or targeted release of bioactive compounds with specific functional properties is a complex task that requires addressing several factors, including the type of bioactive, the nature of the delivery system, and the environmental conditions during transportation and storage. This paper deals with extensive reporting for the identification of original articles using Scopus and Google Scholar based...
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Malignant neoplasm of prostate - Male, 70 - Tissue image [9140730014126201]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of PROSTATE GLAND tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Positron binding to alkali-metal hydrides: The role of molecular vibrations
PublicationThe bound vibrational levels for J=0 have been computed for the series of alkali-metal hydride molecules from LiH to RbH, including NaH and KH. For all four molecules the corresponding potential-energy curves have been obtained for each isolated species and for its positron-bound complex (e+XH). It is found that the calculated positron affinity values strongly depend on the molecular vibrational state for which they are obtained...
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Shaping of the turnout diverging track with variable curvature sections
PublicationThe paper presents an analytical method of shaping the turnout diverging railroad track with variable curvature segments on its length, which in an evident way distinguished it from a typical solution, made up of a single circular arc with no transition curves. Two separate causes including a linear and a nonlinear curvature one in the form of a polynomial have been examined. The obtained solutions of the problem have a universal...
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Effect of polymer fibres reinforcement on selected properties of asphalt mixtures
PublicationThe paper presents selected results of the research program concerning fibre reinforced asphalt concrete. Aramid-polyalphaolefin fibres was used in this study. Selected properties responsible for low temperature cracking and resistance to permanent deformation are presented in this paper. Low temperature cracking susceptibility was evaluated with the results obtained from bending test of rectangular beams with constant rate of...
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The influence of stainless steels microstructure evolution on the mechanical properties of pressure installation elements
PublicationIn this paper results of FEM analysis performed for pipe and 90o elbow, made of super duplex stainless steel, after precipitation of sigma phase (s), were presented. Heat treatment conditions simulate accidental overheating that can occur in nuclear installations after cooling circulation fails. For initial and modified microstructure tensile test was performed and numerical description of work hardening curves was done. Verification...
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Modernity and postmodernity in architectural education
PublicationThe purpose of this article is to present a philosophical education strategy for architecture and interior architecture faculties. The approach is the result of trial and error in lectures and debates with students of philosophical courses in these fields. The presented article is not a result of empirical research, but rather a report on the problems encountered and proposals for their solution. The experience gained from conducting...
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Platform Supporting the Esophageal Impedance Analysis
PublicationThe esophageal pH-impedance examination is one of the most popular diagnostic methods for identifying the upper gastrointestinal tract’s diseases. Inconclusive test evaluation criteria makes it difficult to state the definite diagnosis. In this paper, the computer platform supporting the research and teaching process in the area of pH-impedance analysis is presented. Users, having a variety of mathematical and statistical methods...
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Elimination of impulsive disturbances from stereo audio recordings
PublicationThis paper presents a new approach to elimination of impulsive disturbances from stereo audio recordings. The proposed solution is based on vector autoregressive modeling of audio signals. On-line tracking of signal model parameters is performed using the stability-preserving Whittle-Wiggins-Robinson algorithm with exponential data weighting. Detection of noise pulses and model-based interpolation of the irrevocably distorted samples...
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Hybrid fuzzy-ontological project framework of a team work simulation system
PublicationThe aim of this article is to present the project framework for constructing a Software Process Simulation Modeling (SPSM) system. SPSM systems can be used as a virtual environment for the selection of methods and tools of project management in IT support organizations. The constructed system simulates the Scrum methodology, including the management processes and the project roles. For the implementation of Scrum processes, the...
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The influence of stainless steels microstructure evolution on the mechanical properties of pressure installation elements
PublicationIn this paper results of FEM analysis performed for pipe and 90o elbow, made of super duplex stainless steel, after precipitation of sigma phase (),were presented. Heat treatment conditions simulate accidental overheating that can occur in nuclear installations after cooling circulation fails. For initial and modified microstructure tensile test was performed and numerical description of work hardening curves was done. Verification...
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Theoretical study of highly-excited states of KRb molecule
PublicationSemi-empirical adiabatic potential energy curves of highly excited states of the KRb molecule are calculated as a function of the internuclear distance R over a wide range from 3 to 150 a0. The diatomic molecule is treated as an effective two-electron system by using the large core pseudopotentials and core polarization potentials. All calculations are performed by using the nonrelativistic CASSCF/MRCI method with accurate basis...
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Elimination of Impulsive Disturbances From Stereo Audio Recordings Using Vector Autoregressive Modeling and Variable-order Kalman Filtering
PublicationThis paper presents a new approach to elimination of impulsive disturbances from stereo audio recordings. The proposed solution is based on vector autoregressive modeling of audio signals. Online tracking of signal model parameters is performed using the exponential ly weighted least squares algo- rithm. Detection of noise pulses an d model-based interpolation of the irrevocably distorted sampl es is realized using an adaptive, variable-order...
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Dynamics of Ice Jam Formation and Release
PublicationThe numerical model DynaRICE and its application to ice jam formation and release is presented. The model is a two-dimensional coupled flow and ice dynamic model. The ice dynamic component, which includes both the internal ice resistance and boundary friction on ice motion, uses a Lagrangian SPH method. The hydrodynamic component of the model uses a streamline upwind finite element method, which is capable of simulating trans-critical...
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DigiWind Digital skills in wind energy
ProjectsProject realized in Biuro Projektów Strategicznych according to 101122836 agreement from 2023-09-12
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Simulation of the weight averaging of pulse frequency modulated sensor output signal
Open Research DataThe aim of the research is investigation of the efficiency of weight averaging of pulse frequency modulated signal. It was shown that from the point of view of the reduction of the sampling error the best are polynomial weighing functions, for which the maximum of this component error decreases proportionally to the appropriate power of the number of...
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A Comprehensive Framework for Measuring Governments’ Digital Initiatives Including Open Data
PublicationDigital innovation and digital initiatives are generally recognized and considered to be the driving forces behind firm survival and success in the market. This is not the case in the public sector, where digital initiatives have suffered not only from a lack of research trying to explain them but also from a major lack of recognition of their importance. The government’s eagerness to introduce more digital initiatives for better...
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Identification and characterization of single-stranded DNA-binding protein from the facultative psychrophilic bacteria Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis
PublicationSingle-stranded DNA-binding protein (SSB) plays an important role in DNA metabolism such as DNAreplication, repair, and recombination, and is essential for cell survival. This study reports on the ssb-likegene cloning, gene expression and characterization of a single-stranded DNA-binding protein of Pseudoal-teromonas haloplanktis (PhaSSB) and is the first report of such a protein from psychrophilic microorganism.PhaSSB possesses...
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Osteoblast and bacterial cell response on RGD peptide‐functionalized chitosan coatings electrophoretically deposited from different suspensions on Ti13Nb13Zr alloy
PublicationMetallic materials for long-term load-bearing implants still do not provide high antimicrobial activity while maintaining strong compatibility with bone cells. This study aimed to modify the surface of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy by electrophoretic deposition of a chitosan coating with a covalently attached Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide. The suspensions for coating deposition were prepared in two different ways either using hydroxyacetic acid...
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Improving denitrification efficiency at the "Wschod" WWTP in Gdansk (Poland) - effects of different carbon sources
PublicationCelem badań było określenie wpływu dawkowania trzech różnych źródeł węgla (ścieków po oczyszczaniu mechanicznym, metanolu, ścieków gorzelnianych) na szybkość denitryfikacji, mierzoną w warunkach laboratoryjnych z osadem czynnym z oczyszczalni ścieków Gdańsk-Wschód. Największą szybkość procesu (4.8-5.2 mgN/(g*h)) zaobserwowano dla ścieków przemysłowych. Dodatkowo przeprowadzono badanie długości fazy adaptacji osadu do metanolu w...
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Wpływ zmian dopuszczalnych wartości parametrów geometrycznych i kinematycznych na podatność modernizacyjną układów torowych
PublicationPodatnością modernizacyjną nazywamy stopień przystosowania analizowanego odcinka linii kolejowej do zmiany prędkości eksploatacyjnej. Skala możliwych zmian prędkości (w sensie jej zwiększenia) jest wypadkową istniejącego układu geometrycznego linii w planie, ograniczeń lokalizacyjnych oraz dopuszczalnych wartości parametrów geometrycznych i inematycznych. Jakiekolwiek zmiany tych ostatnich wpływają bezpośrednio na obliczenie elementarnych...
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FAILURE OF MAGNETIC FLUID SEALS OPERATING IN WATER: PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS
PublicationThe article analyses properties of magnetic fluid seals installed in rotary sealing no des which operate in the utility water environment. Seals of this type have been examined as a possible solution to the problem with ship manoeuvring propulsion sealing. The present analysis bases on laboratory durability tests of magnetic fluid seals expo sed to long - term utility water loads, at different water pressures and shaft revolutions....
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Noise Analysis of Continuous GPS Time Series of Selected EPN Stations to Investigate Variations in Stability of Monument Types
PublicationThe type of monument that a GPS antenna is placed on plays a significant role in noise estimation for each permanent GPS station. In this research 18 Polish permanent GPS stations that belong to the EPN (EUREF Permanent Network) were analyzed using Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE). The antennae of Polish EPN stations are placed on roofs of buildings or on concrete pillars. The analyzed data covers a period of 5 years from 2008...
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Influence of a Lighting Column in the Working Width of a W-Beam Barrier on TB51 Crash Test
PublicationRoad equipment, such as, e.g., road safety barriers and lighting columns, are subject to certification according to the EN1317 standard to be allowed for use on European roads. In engineering practice, due to the terrain conditions, there are cases where other road equipment is installed within the working width of road safety barriers. Such situations are not considered during the certification process. Hence, the aim of this...
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Enhancing seismic performance of rigid and semi-rigid connections equipped with SMA bolts incorporating nonlinear soil-structure interaction
PublicationNowadays, using smart connections can improve the performance of buildings with some recentering features that are from the superelastic behavior of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs). It seems that there is different rigidity between the designed connection and the real one in Steel Moment-Resisting Frames (SMRFs), which can be considered as a problematic issue due to the importance of connections in seismic performance assessment. This...
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Measurement of Seafloor Acoustic Backscatter Angular Dependence at 150 kHz Using a Multibeam Echosounder
PublicationAcoustic seafloor measurements with multibeam echosounders (MBESs) are currently often used for submarine habitat mapping, but the MBESs are usually not acoustically calibrated for backscattering strength (BBS) and cannot be used to infer absolute seafloor angular dependence. We present a study outlining the calibration and showing absolute backscattering strength values measured at a frequency of 150 kHz at around 10–20 m water...
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Quantification of Compatibility Between Polymeric Excipients and Atenolol Using Principal Component Analysis and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis
PublicationAn important challenge to overcome in the solid dosage forms technology is the selection of the most biopharmaceutically efficient polymeric excipients. The excipients can be selected, among others, by compatibility studies since incompatibilities between ingredients of the drug formulations adversely affect their bioavailability, stability, efficacy, and safety. Therefore, new, fast, and reliable methods for detecting incompatibility...
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Laser microscope profilometry of SrTi0.3Fe0.7O3-d electrode surface after quickly drying
Open Research DataThe dataset consists of a surface image, topography and profilometry obtained using a Keyence VK-X1000 confocal laser microscope for SrTi0.3Fe0.7O3-d electrode (STF70). Imaging was performed to determine surface roughness. The Keyence VK-X1000 uses a 404 nm laser to map and measure the surface of samples via confocal scanning or a wide-field variable...
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Laser microscope profilometry of (Ce0.80Gd0.20)O1.90 surface before polishing
Open Research DataThe dataset consists of a surface image and topography obtained using a Keyence VK-X1000 confocal laser microscope for (Ce0.80Gd0.20)O1.90 substrate (CGO-20). Imaging was performed to determine surface roughness. The Keyence VK-X1000 uses a 404 nm laser to map and measure the surface of samples via confocal scanning or a wide-field variable focus. The...
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Suitability study of hybrid model of electrodynamic actuator
PublicationThe paper presents the proposal of the hybrid circumferential model of an electrodynamic actuator. The field model uses the inductor current as the input data which is obtained from the circumferential model or experimentally.