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Review of sewage sludge management: standards, regulations and analytical methods
PublicationThis article presents the most popular methods of sewage sludge management and associated unit operations and processes referring to them. The most popular methods are: Reclamation and adaptation of lands to specific needs; plant cultivation not intended for consumption or for production of food; usage in agriculture; usage in building; recovery of phosphorus, rare earth metals or fats and usage in industry; producing combustible...
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Bacterial nanocellulose as a microbiological derived nanomaterial
PublicationBacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a nanofibrilar polymer produced by strains such as Gluconacetobacter xylinus, one of the best bacterial species which given the highest efficiency in cellulose production. Bacterial cellulose is a biomaterial having unique properties such as: chemical purity, good mechanical strength, high flexibility, high absorbency, possibility of forming any shape and size and many others. Such a large number...
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Comparing the permeability of human and porcine small intestinal mucus for particle transport studies
PublicationThe gastrointestinal mucus layer represents the last barrier between ingested food or orally administered pharmaceuticals and the mucosal epithelium. This complex gel structure plays an important role in the process of small intestinal absorption. It provides protection against hazardous particles such as bacteria but allows the passage of nutrients and drug molecules towards the intestinal epithelium. In scientific research, mucus...
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Rafał Leszczyna dr hab. inż.
PeopleDr hab. Rafal Leszczyna is an associate professor at Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Management and Economics. He holds the M.Sc. degrees of Computer Science and Business Management. In December, 2006 he earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science, specialisation - Computer Security at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics of Gdansk University of Technology. Between 2004 and 2008 he worked in the European...
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Parki tematyczne w rozwoju lokalnym miasteczek i wsi
PublicationObecnie niemal każde polskie miasto i wieś ma na celu znalezienie dobrego pomysłu na swój rozwój społeczno-gospodarczy. Najczęściej jest nim założenie parku tematycznego. Dobrze się dzieje, gdy takie przedsięwzięcie wspiera lokalne tradycje, zwyczaje i walory kulturowe miasta czy wsi; gdy promowane są miejscowe produkty i żywność. Niestety, nie zawsze tak jest. Niektóre miasta i gminy chętniej przyjmują zupełnie inną politykę...
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Influence of drying mode and feed per tooth rate on the fine dust creation in pine and beech sawing on a mini sash gang saw
PublicationThe experimental results of the study focused on the effect of drying processes of modified air drying and warm air steam mixture drying of pine and beech wood on the size of sawdust particles created in cutting using PRW-15M sash gang saw, are presented in the paper. Particle size analysis of dry sawdust was performed using two methods—sieving method and laser diffraction analysis. The results showed that the drying process did...
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A Closed Bipolar Electrochemical Cell for the Interrogation of BDD Single Particles: Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation
PublicationA closed bipolar electrochemical cell containing two conductive boron-doped diamond (BDD) particles of size 250 – 350 m, produced by high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) synthesis, has been used to demonstrate the applicability of single BDD particles for electrochemical oxidative degradation of the dye, methylene blue (MB). The cell is fabricated using stereolithography 3D printing and the BDD particles are located at either...
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Experimental research on helical coil biomass boiler with oil as a heating fluid
PublicationThis paper presents an experimental research of helical coil biomass boiler with thermal oil heating agent. Heat exchanger consists of two coaxial helical coils swept by the flue gases. The burner is a single vertical retort connected to the fuel tank (wooden pellets). The boiler is a part of micro-power plant in which the heat from the boiler is exchanged with low-boiling HFE7100 to produce steam for a custom steam turbine. The...
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Rapid method for the determination of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs in fish muscle samples by microwave-assisted extraction and analysis of extracts by GC-ECD
PublicationA procedure for the multiresidue determination of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in fish muscle samples has been developed. The method is based on the microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of food samples from an acetonitrile-water (95 + 5, v/v) mixture followed by SPE cleanup of the extracts and analysis by GC with an electron capture detector. MAE operational parameters, such as the extraction solvent,...
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The morphology of lead-borate glasses and nanocomposites doped with iron oxide
Open Research DataThe topography of iron-doped borate glasses and glass-ceramics were studied. Samples of composition of xFe2O3–(100 − x)(B2O3–2PbO) (2.5 < x < 37 in mol%) were prepared by the conventional meltquenching technique. The melting was conducted in alumina crucibles at the temperature of 1523 K. The melts were poured on a preheated (573 K) brass plate...
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The structure of lead-borate glasses containing nanocrystallites of iron oxides
Open Research DataThe structure of iron-doped glasses and glass-ceramics were studied. Glass samples of composition of xFe2O3–(100 − x)(B2O3–2PbO) (2.5 b x b 37, in mol%) were prepared by the conventional melt quenching technique. The melting was conducted in alumina crucibles at the temperature of 1523 K. The melts were poured on a preheated (573 K) brass plate and...
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Application of response surface methodology to optimize solid-phase microextraction procedure for chromatographic determination of aroma-active monoterpenes in berries
PublicationMost of scientific papers concern the qualitative or semi-quantitative analysis of aroma-active terpenes in liquid food matrices. Therefore, the procedure based on solid-phase microextraction and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry for determination of monoterpenes in fresh berries was developed. The optimal extraction conditions using divinylbenzene-carboxen-polydimethylsiloxane fiber...
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Dissolution of Nb-doped hydroxyapatite prepared via low-temperature mechanochemical method: Spectroscopy studies
PublicationCalcium phosphate glass ceramics with nominal hydroxyapatite stoichiometry doped with niobium were synthesized using simple as well as low-temperature mechanochemical method and then in the form of compressed pellet were submitted to the static dissolution process in distilled water for one month. The results of structural analysis, performed mainly on the base of spectroscopic methods such as: infrared absorption spectroscopy,...
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Modelling of cutting by means of fracture mechanics
PublicationThe suitability of modern fracture mechanic theory was proved for the estimation of the cutting force and the cutting specific resistance. This paper shows modification of Ernst-Merchant theory and its application for determination some other properties of wood sample. This theory is acceptable for evaluation of shear yield stresses and shear plane angle. Sawing by gang saw machine was used as a process similar to the orthogonal...
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MODELLING OF CUTTING BY MEANS OF FRACTURE MECHANICS
PublicationThe suitability of modern fracture mechanic theory was proved for the estimation of the cutting force and the cutting specific resistance. This paper shows modification of Ernst-Merchant theory and its application for determination some other properties of wood sample. This theory is acceptable for evaluation of shear yield stresses and shear plane angle. Sawing by gang saw machine was used as a process similar to the orthogonal...
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Wpływ systemu ogrzewania na zużycie energii i koszty eksploatacyjne budynku
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono analizę wpływu systemu ogrzewania na zużycie energii i koszty eksploatacyjne 3-kondygnacyjnego budynku zamieszkania zbiorowego (dom studencki) o powierzchni 2117,16 m2. Budynek miał niskie zapotrzebowanie na ciepło użytkowe do ogrzewania i wentylacji na poziomie 36,85 kWh/(m2 rok). Uwzględniono 5 wariantów technologicznych systemu centralnego ogrzewania (CO) i przygotowania ciepłej wody użytkowej (CWU)....
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Comparative Analysis of Carbon, Ecological, and Water Footprints of Polypropylene-Based Composites Filled with Cotton, Jute and Kenaf Fibers
PublicationComposites containing natural fibers are considered environmentally friendly materials which is related to the reduced use of fossil fuels and the emission of carbon dioxide compared to petroleum-based polymers. Nevertheless, a complete evaluation of their environmental impact requires a broader view. This paper presents a carbon, ecological, and water footprints assessment of polypropylene-based composites filled with cotton,...
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X-Ray Computer Tomography Study of Degradation of the Zircaloy-2 Tubes Oxidized at High Temperatures
PublicationThe investigations of high-temperature oxidation of zirconium alloys, applied for fuel pellets in nuclear power plants, are usually limited to oxidation kinetics, phase transformations and microstructural characterization. The purpose of this research was to characterize the degradation phenomena occurring within oxide layer and at the interface oxide/metal, on internal and external Zircaloy-2 tube...
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EFFECT OF SURFACE STATE AND STRESS ON AN OXIDATION OF THE ZIRCALOY-2 ALLOY
PublicationZr alloys are widely used as materials for nuclear fuel pellets in the nuclear industry. In the case of the LOCA or RIA happen, a temperature may locally reach high values. Even if the high temperature maintains shortly, the zirconium oxides may become permeable, absorb hydrogen appearing in cooling water from decomposition reaction and crack because of formation and brittle failure of hydrides. Such model cannot so far take into...
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Intrinsic effects of AM4113, a putative neutral CB1 receptor selective antagonist, on open-field behaviors in rats
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki testów otartego pola na zachowanie szczurów po iniekcji zwierzętom WIN55,21-2 (WIN; 3 mg/kg) agonisty receptora kanabinoidowego CB1R, bądź AM4113 (0.3−5.6 mg/kg) przypuszczalnie neutralnego antagonisty receptora kanabinoidowego CB1R oraz mieszaniny obu związków. W badaniach pod uwagę brano następujące zachowania zwierząt; ilość kwadratów, którą szczury przechodziły na czterech nogach, częstotliwość...
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A nontargeted approach to determine the authenticity of Ginkgo biloba L. plant materials and dried leaf extracts by liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) and chemometrics
PublicationThe lack of stringent regulations regarding raw materials for herbal supplements used for medicinal purposes has been a constant challenge in the industry. Ginkgo biloba L. leaf extracts attract consumers because of the supposed positive effect on mental performance and memory. Supplements are produced using dried leaf materials and standardized leaf extracts such as EGb 761. Adulteration of Ginkgo biloba L. plants and extracts...
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Structure of ammonium vanadate synthesis by LPE-IonEx method
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns, FTIR spectra of NH4VO3 crystals with different morphology obtained by the LPE-IonEx method.
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On the current state of dovetail wall-corner joints in wooden Greek Catholic churches in Polish Subcarpathia with structural and sensitivity analyses
PublicationThis paper describes the current condition of some dovetail joints which form the wall corners of two Greek Catholic churches of wooden construction in Polish Subcarpathia. It also gives the historical background of the sacral architecture of that region. The two structures, which represent the same type of log corner joints are situated in Chotylub and Cewków. The buildings were examined e.g. for damage, wood moisture content,...
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Comparison of natural frequencies of a circular saw blade obtained empirically and with FEM
PublicationThe knowledge of the natural frequencies’ values of circular saw blades is necessary to determine the minimal critical rotational speed in which they can work with required stability. Moreover, testing the circular saw blades with more complicated shapes, e.g. which have additional holes inside blades for cleaning knifes or additional indirect teeth in gullets, reveals some kind of problematic properties of these saw blades. The...
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Remigiusz Andrzej Panicz prof. dr hab. inż.
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Numerical analysis of the carpentry joints applied in the traditional wooden structures
PublicationThe paper concerns the numerical analysis of the carpentry joints made from spruce wood. The material parameters of the wood have been calculated on the basis of nine independent material constants (an orthotropic material). The contact zone between the individual elements of the connection has been determined using Contact Tables in the MSC.Marc software. Five types of carpentry joints have been analyzed. The main aim of the research...
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of A.C. voltage of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.88 mm was measured at 693 K with impedance spectroscopy method
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.88 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of temperature and frequency for Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.52 mm was measured at different A.C. voltage with impedance spectroscopy method
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.52 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of A.C. voltage of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 1.63 mm was measured with impedance spectroscopy method at high temperature region
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 1.63 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of A.C. voltage of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 4.03 mm was measured with impedance spectroscopy method at high temperature region
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 4.03 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of A.C. voltage of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.91 mm was measured with impedance spectroscopy method at high temperature region
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.91 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of frequency for Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.88 mm was measured at high temperature range with impedance spectroscopy method
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.88 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Nonlinear impedance as a function of A.C. voltage and temperature for Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.52 mm (after first heat-treatment at 913 K) was measured at different frequencies with impedance spectroscopy method
Open Research DataThe nonlinear electrical properties of Bi2VO5.5 ceramic of thickness 2.52 mm was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Estimation of fracture toughness and shear yield stress of orthotropic materials in cutting with rotating tools
PublicationThe cutting force is an energetic effect of splitting material, and might be considered from a point of view of modern fracture mechanics. Forecasting of the shear plane angle in cutting broaden possibilities for modelling of the cutting process even for thin uncut chips. Such mathematical model has been developed here for description of the orthotropic materials’ cutting on the base of fracture theory, and includes work of separation...
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A Method and Device for 3D Recognition of Cutting Edge Micro Geometry
PublicationA very useful method was successfully applied in the investigation of tools for machining wood and wood based composites. It allows scanning of the cutting edge micro geometry in three dimensions and reproducing it in a virtual space as a 3D surface. The application of the method opens new possibilities of studying tool wear by scanning, including the calculation of volume loss and other analysis of tool wedge geometry along and...
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The methodology for determining of the value of cutting power for cross cutting on optimizing sawing machine
PublicationIn the article the methodology of forecasting the energy effects of the cross-cutting process using the classical method, which takes into account the specific cutting resistance, is presented. The values of cutting power for the cross-cutting process of two types of wood (softwood and hardwood) were forecasted for the optimizing sawing machine with using presented methodology. The cross-cutting process with high values of feed...
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Barbara Kusznierewicz dr hab. inż.
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NEW AND FAST ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN FOOD QUALITY ANALYSIS 2024
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Zbigniew Siuzdak dr inż.
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Linear and nonlinear impedance of iron containing silicate glasses
Open Research DataThe linear and nonlinear impedance ofglasses doped with iron oxide were measured. Glass samples (50 SiO2-50-xPbO-xFe2O3 in mol%) were prepared by the conventional melt quenching technique. The substrates were powdered in a mortar and melted in Al2O3 crucibles. The melting was conducted in air at 1623K. The melts were poured out on plate heated up to...
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Topography of barium-vanadate glasses
Open Research DataThe topography of barium-vanadate glasses was measured. Samples of the composition of xBaO-(100-x)V2O5 where x= 30, 40 and 45 (in %mol) were prepared by the conventional melt quenching technique. Appropriate amounts of reagents: BaO (≥99.9%, P.P.H STANLAB Sp.J.) and V2O5 (≥99.9%, POCH) were thoroughly mixed in an agate mortar. The melting was performed...
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Electrical properties of nanostructures in lead-silicate glasses and nanocomposites doped with iron oxide
Open Research DataElectrical properties of iron oxide nanostructures observed in silicate glasses and glass-ceramics were studied. Two different sets of glass samples were prepared. The first group of samples has the composition of (50 − 0.5x)SiO2–(50 − 0.5x)PbO– xFe2O3, where x = 15, 20 and 25 (in mol%). Composition of the second group was 50SiO2–(50−x)PbO–xFe2O3, where...
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Magnetic properties of of lead-silicate glasses and nanocomposites doped with iron oxide
Open Research DataMagnetic properties of iron-doped glasses and glass-ceramics were studied. Two different sets of glass samples were prepared. The first group of samples has the composition of (50 − 0.5x)SiO2–(50 − 0.5x)PbO– xFe2O3, where x = 15 and 20 (in mol%). Composition of the second group was 50SiO2–(50−x)PbO–xFe2O3, where x=15, 20 and 25 (in mol%). All sampleswere...
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Linear impedance of vanadate glasses containing BaTiO3
Open Research DataThe linear impedance of vanadate glasses doped with BaTiO3 was measured. Samples of the composition of x[BaO,TiO2]–(80 − x)V2O5–20Bi2O3 where x = 5, 10 and 15 in mol% were prepared by a conventional melt quenching technique. The melting was performed in alumina crucibles at the temperature of 1273 K–1373 K. The melts were poured on a preheated (573...
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Na efektywność wpływa sposób przetarcia. Seminarium Obróbki Drewna w Szwecji
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono relację z 20th International Wood Machining Seminar, które odbyło się w Skelleftea w Szwecji.
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Distinctive properties of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) originating from the Carpathian and Great Poland-Pomeranian of Nature and Forest Land
PublicationIn this paper values of properties of Scots pine, the fracture toughness and of shear yield stress in the shear zone are presented. Samples of Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) wood of two provenances from Poland were tested. These properties were determined from the values of cutting power obtained experimentally on the saw frame PRW-15M. The values of fracture toughness and shear yield stress based on the Atkins model for cutting...
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Transport of Particles in Intestinal Mucus under Simulated Infant and Adult Physiological Conditions: Impact of Mucus Structure and Extracellular DNA
PublicationThe final boundary between digested food and the cells that take up nutrients in the small intestine is a protective layer of mucus. In this work, the microstructural organization and permeability of the intestinal mucus have been determined under conditions simulating those of infant and adult human small intestines. As a model, we used the mucus from the proximal (jejunal) small intestines of piglets and adult pigs. Confocal...
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IR and Raman study of oxy-nitride glasses
PublicationVarious silicate and phosphate glasses with and without nitride addition were structurally characterized by IR and Raman spectroscopy. The studied glass systems include Na-Ca-P-O-N (1), AE-Si-O-N (with AE=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba)(2), La-Si-O-N (3) as well as the Na-(Li)-Be-O-(N) (4,5) system. The samples were prepared by different techniques such as remelting of pre-prepared glass samples of the oxide systems with Mg and/or Si3N4 powders...
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Analiza pracy podłoża uwarstwionego z warstwami słabonośnymi.**2003, 202 s. 157 rys. 36 tab. bibliogr. 30 poz. Rozprawa doktorska /2003.12.19./ PG, Wydz. Bud. Wod. Inż. Środ. Promotor: prof. dr hab. inż. W. Odrobiński
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