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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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PROCESSING, MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED LOW-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE STREAMS
PublicationThe recycling of plastics is currently one of the most significant industrial challenges. Due to the enormous amounts of plastic wastes generated by various industry branches, it is essential to look for the potential methods of their utilization. Nevertheless, for the efficient application of recycled materials it is crucial to analyze their performance. Therefore, in presented paper we investigated the processing (melt flow index),...
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Extraction with environmentally friendly solvents
PublicationThe ever-increasing demand for determining compounds at low concentration levels in complex matrices requires a preliminary step of analytes isolation/enrichment in order to employ a detection technique characterized by high sensitivity at low LOQ. Sample preparation is considered as crucial part of analytical procedures. Previously the parameter of “greenness” is as important as selectivity in order to avoid using harmful organic...
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The use of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in bridges as a favourable solution for the environment
PublicationThe purpose of this article is to show the modern engineering, in which sustainability and taking care of ecology play a significant role. The authors are focused on FRP composite materials and their applications in civil engineering. Case studies showing renovation and design of new bridges with the use of FRP are presented and discussed to clarify benefits, which this solution provides. Main advantages of FRP materials in comparison...
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Mass Spectrometry-Based Direct Analytical Techniques
PublicationDirect analysis of samples is considered as one of the most environmentally sustainable solutions in analytical chemistry. In the ideal case, such solutions do not require sample preparation and analytes separation steps, therefore do not consumpt harmful substances (or consumpt only minimum amounts of them) and do not generate hazardous waste. Technical solutions for direct analysis also offer miniaturized and field-portable analyzers...
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Recycling of photovoltaic modules - legal status, technology, market prospects
PublicationThe increase in the number of manufactured and installed photovoltaic modules and the growing concern about the insufficient supply of pure silicon imply the need to take action to develop infrastructure for recycling PV modules. The article presents a multifaceted analysis of the current state of development of the photovoltaic module recycling sector from a global and national perspective. The essence of the issue was introduced...
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Biobased Ultralow-Density Polyurethane Foams with Enhanced Recyclability
PublicationPolyurethane (PUR) foams are widely used in many engineering applications, but their efficient recycling has remained a major challenge for many years. This study presents a novel strategy of incorporating hydrolyzable ester units into the PUR structure to enhance PUR foam recyclability. The present ecodesign concept of PUR materials enables fully the replacement of petrochemical polyols with biobased alternatives and production...
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VOCs absorption from gas streams using deep eutectic solvents – A review
PublicationVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) are one of the most severe atmospheric pollutants. They are mainly emitted into the atmosphere from anthropogenic sources such as automobile exhaust, incomplete fuel combustion, and various industrial processes. VOCs not only cause hazards to human health or the environment but also adversely affect industrial installation components due to their specific properties, i.e., corrosive and reactivity....
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Characterization of volatile compounds, structural, thermal and physico-mechanical properties of cross-linked polyethylene foams degraded thermo-mechanically at variable times
PublicationWaste cross-linked polyethylene foam (wXLPE) was thermo-mechanically degraded at variable time using internal batch mixer. The progress of wXLPE degradation has been investigated by using a simultaneous thermogravimetric/differential scanning calorimetry analyzer coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, swelling measurements, tensile tests and scanning electron microscopy. Volatile organic compounds generated during...
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Evaluation of the potential of Microwave Plasma–Atomic Emission Spectrometry for trace elements leaching assessment from the concrete matrix with sewage sludge ash additives
PublicationThe management of ash generated during the thermal utilization of sewage sludge is a significant environmental problem requiring an effective technological solution. One alternative way to dispose of sewage sludge is to bind it in concrete as a substitute for part of the aggregate. The properties of the C-S-H phase enable effective immobilization of harmful substances that sewage sludge contains. The amount of individual compounds...
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Potential of Functionalized Polyolefins in a Sustainable Polymer Economy: Synthetic Strategies and Applications
PublicationPolymers play a crucial role in our modern life as no other material exists that is so versatile, moldable, and lightweight. Consequently, the demand for polymers will continue to grow with the human population, modernization, and technological developments. However, depleted fossil resources, increasing plastic waste production, ocean pollution, and related growing emission of greenhouse gases has led to a change in the way we...
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Experimental investigation on the effect of dry and multi-jet cryogenic cooling on the machinability and hole accuracy of CFRP composites
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Antifungal action of the oxathiolone-fused chalcone derivative
PublicationAMG-148, pochodna chalkonu z pierścieniem oksatiolonowym, wykazuje aktywność przeciwgrzybową in vitro wobec szczepów grzybowych patogennych dla człowieka, z wartościami minimalnych stężeń hamujących wzrost mieszczących się w zakresie 1-16 mikrogramów na mililitr, natomiast w wyższych stężeniach związek ten działa grzybobójczo. Obecność głównych białek oporności wielolekowej, Cdr1p, Cgr2p lub Mdr1p nie wpływa znacząco na aktywność...
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Number of active credit cards issued to individual customers (2017)
Open Research DataPolish banks serviced 6.04 million credit cards in 2017. This is a decrease by 121,000 year on year (comparing 2017 and 2016). The largest issuer of credit cards in the country is Bank PKO BP. In the third quarter of 2017, this institution had 847,000 credit cards. Bank Zachodni WBK is second (803,000) and CITI Handlowy is third (697,000).
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Hydration of amino acids: FTIR spectra and molecular dynamics studies
PublicationThe hydration of selected amino acids, alanine, glycine, proline, valine, isoleucine and phenylalanine, has been studied in aqueous solutions by means of FTIR spectra of HDO isotopically diluted in H2O. The difference spectra procedure and the chemometric method have been applied to remove the contribution of bulk water and thus to separate the spectra of solute-affected HDO. To support interpretation of obtained spectral results,...
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Cuticular lipids of insects as potential biofungicides
PublicationThe term ''lipids'' refers to fatty acids, their derivatives and substances related with them biochemically or by the functions in the body. Lipids include compounds with different chemical structure. There are lipids with structures based on long-chain carboxylic acids and their direct derivatives, namely: fatty acids, alkanes, some alkenes, aldehydes and long chain alcohols and their derivatives (esters). The variety of lipid...
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Polyester-urethanes modified with gelatine for tissue scaffolds
PublicationNovel aliphatic PU foams, modified with gelatine, were obtained in a one-step polymerization process. Hard segments were obtained from 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and chain extenders 1,4-butanediol (BDO) or 2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol (TG), soft segments were obtained from poly(ethylene-buthylene adipate) (EBO) polyol. We examined the PU foams for their sorption capability in canola oil, saline (0.9% NaCl water...
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Skład i zawartość kwasów tłuszczowych w mleku kobiet z gdańska i okolic w różnych okresach laktacji = Fatty acid composition in breast milk of women from gdańsk and the surrounding district in the course of lactation
PublicationCelem pracy była ocena składu i zawartości kwasów tłuszczowych w tłuszczu mleka kobiet w różnych okresach laktacji, z uwzględnieniem składu KT pokarmu spożywanego przez matki. Do badań zakwalifikowano 80 położnic od których uzyskano próbki mleka w 2, 14, 30 i 90 dobie laktacji. Jednocześnie przeprowadzono badania ankietowe na podstawie których oszacowano zawartość poszczególny grup KT w dziennej racji pokarmowej matek. Skład i...
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Hanna Obracht-Prondzyńska dr inż. arch.
PeopleHanna Obracht-Prondzyńska, PhD MArch, Eng. Assistant Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Department of Spatial Management, academic teacher of urban design and spatial data analyses. Architect and urban planner experienced in data driven urban design and planning. She defended her PhD with distinction in engineering and technical sciences in the discipline of architecture and urban planning in 2020 at the Faculty of Architecture...
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High Temperature Air Combustion and Gasification (HTAC; HTAG)
PublicationCombustion and gasification technology utilizing high-cycle regenerative air/steam preheater has drawn increased attention in many application areas. The process is to be realized at temperature level above ash melting point using highly preheated agent. The use of highly preheated media above 900oC provides additional energy in to conversion processes and results in considerable changes to the design of combustion and gasification...
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Wykorzystanie metafor w identyfikacji i kształtowaniu postaw przedsiębiorczych
PublicationEdukacja przedsiębiorcza odgrywa coraz większą rolę w promowaniu i kształtowaniu zachowań oraz kompetencji przedsiębiorczych młodego pokolenia. W tym kontekście szczególnie podkreśla się znaczenie wykorzystywania nowych, interaktywnych metod i form kształcenia, niezwykle istotnych dla jednego z aspektów edukacji przedsiębiorczej, jakim jest kształcenie kreatywności i proaktywności. Zastosowanie metafor spełnia wymagania stawiane...
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Silesian University Of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.The raw data was retrieved in June 2021 by the SciVal benchmarking tool in xlsx format and will be used to create the research profiles of the universities and underlying data of journals articles.The most common definition of research productivity...
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Gdańsk Tech 2016-2020)
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities. The raw data was retrieved in June 2021 by the SciVal benchmarking tool in xlsx format and will be used to create the research profiles of the universities and underlying data of journals articles. The most common definition of research...
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Poznań University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Białystok University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Opole University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Lublin University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (University of Bielsko-Biała ATH 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Warsaw University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Rzeszów University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (AGH University of Science and Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Częstochowa University Of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Lodz University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Wrocław University of Science and Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (West Pomeranian University Of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Cracow University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Radom University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Kielce University Of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities.
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Dataset for a research study on scientific productivity of Polish technical universities (Koszalin University of Technology 2016-2020).
Open Research DataThis dataset was created for the purpose of research on scientific productivity at Polish technical universities. The raw data was retrieved in June 2021 by the SciVal benchmarking tool in xlsx format and will be used to create the research profiles of the universities and underlying data of journals articles. The most common definition of research...
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Effects of the Origin and Deacetylation Degree of Chitosan on Properties of Its Coatings on Titanium
PublicationThe properties of chitosan coatings on titanium surfaces may be influenced by a variety of factors, including their chemical characteristics and the deposition method. The aim of this research was to determine the influence of a chitosan’s origin (a type of shrimp) and deacetylation degree (DD), when deposited on a very smooth titanium surface, on adhesion and biological behavior. The tests were performed using chitosan of a degree...
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Adam Władziński
PeopleAdam Władziński, a PhD Candidate at Gdansk University of Technology, specializes in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on machine learning for image processing and blockchain technology. Holding a BEng and MSc in Electronics, Adam Władziński has developed a keen interest in applying advanced computational techniques to biological systems. During their master’s program, Adam Władziński explored laser spectroscopy, building a database...
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Transformation of the countryside into an open-air museum as a way to rescure its spatial layout and to improve the quality of live = Przekształcenie wsi w muzeum na wolnym powietrzu jako sposób ratowania jej układu przestrzennego i poprawy jakości życia mieszkańców
PublicationSince the first open-air museums until today, the exposition subject-matter has been specialized (ethnographic, archeological, industrial and technical skansens). But idea of the existence of such objects remains unchanged. Still, the goal is to show the collection of wooden buildings in the environment as close to their origin as possible or in the home environment. These distinguish the skansens and make them different then municipal...
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Elementary analysis and energetic potential of the municipal sewage sludges from the Gdańsk and Kościerzyna WWTPs
PublicationThis paper aims to present municipal sewage sludge (MSS) elementary analysis and energetic potential based on measurement of heat of combustion (higher heating value HHV) and calculation of calorific values (lower heating value LHV). The analysis takes into the consideration water content in sewage sludge, at different utilization stages, in wastewater treatment plants in Gdańsk Wschód and Kościerzyna – Pomeranian Voivodeship....
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Evaluation of Health Hazard Due to Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds from Various Processing Units of Wastewater Treatment Plant
PublicationThe paper describes an attempt at health risk assessment and odour concentration determination in the most important units of a wastewater treatment plant. The cancer risk (CR) and hazard index (HI) parameters in selected measurement locations were calculated based on the results of chromatographic analyses (GCxGC-TOF-MS) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) guidelines. No exceedance of the CR and HI acceptable...
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Application of BDD thin film electrode for electrochemical decomposition of heterogeneous aromatic compounds
PublicationThe aim of the presented study is to investigate the applicability of electrochemical oxidation of aromatic compounds containing heteroatoms, e.g. waste from production of pesticides or pharmaceutics, at a borondoped diamond (BDD) electrode. The BDD electrodes were synthesized by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (MW PE CVD). Investigation of the electrode surface by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy...
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Thermal-Hydraulic Studies on the Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger with Minijets
PublicationIn this paper a patented design of a heat exchanger with minijets, with a cylindrical construction is presented. It is followed by the results of its systematic experimental investigations in the single-phase convection heat transfer mode. Based on these results, validation of selected correlations (coming from the literature) describing the Nusselt number was carried out. An assessment of the heat exchange intensification level...
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Influence of Fragment Size on the Time and Temperature of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Lamination Decomposition in the Photovoltaic Module Recycling Process
PublicationPhotovoltaics is a commercially available and reliable technology with significant potential for long-term growth in nearly all global regions. Several research institutes and companies are working on recycling concepts for thin film modules and modules with crystalline cells. The establishment of recycling and reuse technologies appropriate and applicable to all photovoltaics (PV) modules is a key issue to be addressed as part...
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THE THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF THE SZEWALSKI HIERARCHIC VAPOUR CYCLE COOPERATED WITH THE SYSTEM OF HEAT RECOVERY
PublicationIn this paper, thermodynamic analysis of the Szewalski hierarchic vapour cycle cooperated with the system of heat recovery from exhaust gases are presented. According to that purpose, the CFM (Computation Flow Mechanics [1,3]) approach has correctly been used. The whole system consists of the first traditional steam cycle, the second organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and system of heat recovery with use of water with temperature 90...
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Removal of cyclohexane vapors from air in biotrickling filters: Effects of gas mixture composition and circular economy approach
PublicationThis work presents results of investigations on biotrickling filtration of air polluted with cyclohexane co-treated in binary, ternary and quaternary volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mixtures, including vapors of hexane, toluene and ethanol. The removal of cyclohexane from a gas mixture depends on the physicochemical properties of the co-treated VOCs and the lower the hydrophobicity of the VOC, the higher the removal efficiency...
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The Impact of Hybrid Flame Retardant Compositions on the Performance of Foamed Flexible Polyurethane/Ground Tire Rubber Composites
PublicationCurrent sustainability-oriented trends affect polyurethane (PU) materials and stimulate the incorporation of recycled or waste-based materials as fillers. Ground tire rubber (GTR) poses as an auspicious candidate due to the excellent performance of car tires. Despite the benefits related to the mechanical performance, it contributes to the increasing flammability of the resulting composites. Herein, presented work assessed the...