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Field Calibration of Low-Cost Particulate Matter Sensors Using Artificial Neural Networks and Affine Response Correction
PublicationDue to detrimental effects of atmospheric particulate matter (PM), its accurate monitoring is of paramount importance, especially in densely populated urban areas. However, precise measurement of PM levels requires expensive and sophisticated equipment. Although low-cost alternatives are gaining popularity, their reliability is questionable, attributed to sensitivity to environmental conditions, inherent instability, and manufacturing...
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Vascular stents - materials and manufacturing technologies
PublicationThe objective of this article is to present materials and technology for the manufacture of vascular stents with appropriate design requirements. The use of the right material is very important in implantology. A biomaterial introduced into the circulatory system must be biocompatible and hemocompatible. At the same time, it should not initiate toxic, mutagenic, or immunological reactions. Currently, 316L stainless steel (316L...
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The role of hydrogen bonding on tuning hard-soft segments in bio-based thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s
PublicationThis work describes the preparation of bio-based thermoplastic poly(ether-urethane)s (TPU) via a prepolymer method and investigates the effect of varying the interphase hydrogen-bonding (H-bonding) on physicochemical, thermal and mechanical properties. This was achieved by varying the glycol type and molar ratio of [NCO]/[OH] groups used during the prepolymer chain extending step. The TPUs’ chemical structure was analyzed by Fourier...
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Performance tuning of chitosan-based membranes by protonated 2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid-sulfolane DES for effective water/ethanol separation by pervaporation
PublicationToday, the applicability of deep eutectic solvents (DES) in various fields, including membrane science and technology, is extensively investigated. In pioneering works, we have implemented different DES as a component of chitosan (CS)-based flat membranes for pervaporation (PV) separation. Herein, we present a new protonated (by sulphuric acid) 2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid: sulfolane DES, as a green additive for its chemical...
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Applications of Additively Manufactured Tools in Abrasive Machining—A Literature Review
PublicationHigh requirements imposed by the competitive industrial environment determine the development directions of applied manufacturing methods. 3D printing technology, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), currently being one of the most dynamically developing production methods, is increasingly used in many different areas of industry. Nowadays, apart from the possibility of making prototypes of future products, AM is also used...
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Thermo-oxidative exfoliation of carbon black from ground tire rubber as potential reinforcement in green tires
PublicationConsidering the balance between rapidly growing global tire demand and scarcity of natural resources, recycling and reclaiming techniques of tire rubber have become the state of the art. Herein, we set out to implement a self-designed thermo-oxidative reactor for the exfoliation of carbon black (CB) from ground tire rubber, which is efficiently functioned under a thermo-oxidative reclaiming condition without any additive. The exfoliation...
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Reclaimed rubber in-situ grafted with soybean oil as a novel green reactive plasticizer in SBR/silica compounds
PublicationPolymer recycling and biodegradable polymeric materials are two major routes towards the sustainable development of polymer materials which contributes to the management of waste. In this regard, an eco-friendly approach is presented wherein high reclaiming degree of ground tire rubber (GTR) was achieved by low-temperature oxidation under swollen action of soybean oil. In-situ reclaimed GTR with soybean oil was cured into reactive...
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Marek Galewski dr hab. inż.
PeopleMgr inż. - 2002r. - Politechnika Gdańska; Wydział Elektroniki, Telekomunikacji i Informatyki; Automatyka i RobotykaDr inż. - 2007r. - Politechnika Gdańska; Wydział Mechaniczny; Budowa i eksploatacja maszynDr hab. inż. - 2016r. - Politechnika Gdańska; Wydział Mechaniczny; Budowa i eksploatacja maszyn Dotychczasowe i planowane obszary badań: Redukcja drgań podczas obróbki frezowaniem i toczeniem Zastosowanie zmiennej prędkości...
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Nanodiamentowe struktury domieszkowane borem do wykrywania i utylizacji substancji toksycznych oraz trudnodegradowalnych
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Hyperbaric Storage at Subzero Temperature – the Effect on the Shelf-Life and Selected Quality Characteristics of Raw Pork Sausages
PublicationThe aim of this study was to determine the microbiological stability and changes occurring in selected physicochemical properties of raw pork sausages during hyperbaric storage at subzero temperature (HS-ST). It was shown that storage at moderate pressures (up to 111 MPa) led to a reduction in microbial populations. After 21 days of storage under these conditions, no microorganisms were detected in the samples. Additionally, the...
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HIGH TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMPS – PERSPECTIVE HEATING SYSTEMS?
PublicationIn the paper presented are authors own concepts of high temperature compressor heat pumps for the utilisation of medium and low temperature sources of heat. Working fluids for use in high temperature heat pumps are discussed, as well as the criteria for their selection. Analyses are presented for the production of in the upper steam source at 130 °C. One-stage systems and cascade systems were analyzed. An analysis of the coefficient...
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Antimicrobial molecular nanocarrier–drug conjugates
PublicationMany antimicrobial drugs are poorly active against pathogenic microbes causing intracellular infections, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Plasmodium falciparum. On the other hand, several known antimicrobial agents are not effective enough because of their limited cellular penetration. A common feature of both challenges is the inability of an active agent to cross the biological membrane(s). One of the possible approaches...
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Chracteristics of anaerobic ammonium oxidation initated by anaerobic granular sludge
PublicationTwo different mixed sludge, anaerobic granular sludge(R1) and anaerobic granular sludge with mature anaerobic ammonium oxidation (ANAMMOX) sludge (R2 )were used as the inocula in two up-flow reactors to enrich anaerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AnAOB),respectively.The total nitrogen removal rate of R1 reached 74% in 99 days, while R2 remained above 70% in only 48 days.The content of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) in...
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Chemia Organiczna BT sem III
e-Learning CoursesW ramach przedmiotu zostanie przeprowadzony przegląd niektórych przyczyn występowania różnic pomiędzy własnościami kowalencyjnych związków organicznych i soli nieorganicznych. Zostaną omówione sposoby przedstawiania substancji organicznych za pomocą wzorów strukturalnych oraz podstawy ich nazewnictwa systematycznego, a także zwyczajowego. W następnej kolejności zostaną przedstawione metody otrzymywania, właściwości chemiczne podstawowych...
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Biotechnologia Leków
e-Learning Courses1. Biotechnologia farmaceutyczna rys historyczny, zakres działania, uwarunkowania prawne, problemy etyczne, odbiór społeczny.2. Drobnoustroje jako źródło nowych substancji biologicznie czynnych i przesiewowe techniki poszukiwania tych substancji3. Badania przedkliniczne i kliniczne nowych potencjalnych leków4. Znajomość metabolizmu drobnoustrojów podstawą planowania procesów biotechnologicznych.5. Peryferyjne szlaki metaboliczne...
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Sludge Treatment Reed Beds (STRBs) as a Eco-solution of Sludge Utilization for Local Wastewater Treatment Plants
PublicationSewage sludge is a by-product of wastewater treatment processes. In Poland, the amout of sewage sludge has been still growing in recent years, due to inhencement of pollutants removal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). One of the systems used to transform sewage sludge into fertilizer is a technology called Sludge Treatment Reed Beds (STRBs). Reed systems are periodically irrigated with sewage sludge with a low dry matter...
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Pre-treatment of bio fraction waste prior to fermentation processes
PublicationCurrent efforts are taken to increase resource efficiency, close material loops, and improve sustainable waste and by-products management. Thus, networking agro-food by-products and converting them into valuable products completely exhausting the potential of the raw material becomes significant. Model lignocellulosic and starch based biomass were subjected to pre-treatment with the application of acidic compounds, i.e. sulphuric...
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Investigation of the antimicrobial potential and microbiota of bee pollen and bee bread derived from Polish apiaries
PublicationThe phenomenon of resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is becoming one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine. At the same time, the number of new antibiotics introduced into clinical practice is decreasing. This creates the need to search for new, effective, non-antibiotic methods of combating and preventing infectious diseases. Over the last two decades, there has been renewed interest in the antimicrobial potential...
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Biological processes modelling for MBR systems: A review of the state-of-the-art focusing on SMP and EPS
PublicationA mathematical correlation between biomass kinetic and membrane fouling can improve the understanding and spread of Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology, especially in solving the membrane fouling issues. On this behalf, this paper, produced by the International Water Association (IWA) Task Group on Membrane modelling and control, reviews the current state-of-the-art regarding the modelling of kinetic processes of biomass, focusing on...
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CURRENT TRENDS IN RECYCLING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES WASTE
PublicationIn comparison to other energy producing techniques, photovoltaics (PV) is one of the most promising options: no emission of any matter into the environment during operation; extremely long operation period (estimated average: 25 years), minimum maintenance, robust technique, aesthetic aspects. The use of photovoltaics is rapidly increasing, and the respective market is developing accordingly. Although PV manufacturing equipment...
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Recycling of Photovoltaic Solar Cells and Modules - Te State - Of - Art
PublicationIn comparison to other energy producing techniques, photovoltaics (PV) is one of the most promising options: no emission of any matter into the environment during operation; extremely long operation period (estimated average: 25 years), minimum maintenance, robust technique, aesthetic aspects. The use of photovoltaics is rapidly increasing, and the respective market is developing accordingly. Although PV manufacturing equipment...
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Microextraction Techniques Used in the Procedures for Determining Organomercury and Organotin Compounds in Environmental Samples
PublicationDue to human activities, the concentrations of organometallic compounds in all parts of the environment have increased in recent decades. The toxicity and some biochemical properties of mercury and tin present in the environment depend on the concentration and chemical form of these two elements. The ever-increasing demand for determining compounds at very low concentration levels in samples with complex matrices requires...
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The fast identification of explosives, natcotics and other chemicals carried on board of ships or transported in containers
PublicationThe fast identification of explosives, narcotics and other chemicals carried on board of ships or transported in containers to the harbors is an important problem of maritime security. Raman spectroscopy is an advanced technique used in state-of-the art laboratories for fast identification of chemicals. No sample preparation is required, and identification can be carried out through transparent packing, such as plastic or glass,...
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Key issues in modeling and optimization of lignocellulosic biomass fermentative conversion to gaseous biofuels
PublicationThe industrial-scale production of lignocellulosic-based biofuels from biomass is expected to benefit society and the environment. The main pathways of residues processing include advanced hydrolysis and fermentation, pyrolysis, gasification, chemical synthesis and biological processes. The products of such treatment are second generation biofuels. The degree of fermentation of organic substances depends primarily on their composition...
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Antibacterial polyurethanes, modifed with cinnamaldehyde, as potential materials for fabrication of wound dressings
PublicationThe epidermis is a skin layer, which protects an organism from the different factors of external environment. Therefore, the fast and effective regeneration of epidermis is important. Potential materials used for epidermis regeneration may be polyurethane scaffolds in form of the thin permeable layers. One and main disadvantage of such polyurethane scaffolds are their lack of antibacterial and antifungal properties. The great proposition...
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Effect of Ethanol Extracts of Propolis (EEPs) against Staphylococcal Biofilm—Microscopic Studies
PublicationStaphylococci growing in the form of biofilm exhibit high resistance to a plethora of antibiotics. The aim of the study was to assess the influence of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEPs) on S. epidermidis ATCC 35984 biofilm using fluorescent microscopy. Propidium iodide (PI) and SYTO 9 were used for differentiation of live and dead cells, and calcofluor white was used to stain the extracellular matrix, the self-produced extracellular...
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Sonocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotic using zinc oxide nanostructures loaded on nano-cellulose from waste straw as nanosonocatalyst
PublicationThe aim of the present investigation was the combination of ZnO nanostructures with nano-cellulose (NC) for the efficient degradation of tetracycline (TC) antibiotic under ultrasonic irradiation. The removal efficiency of 12.8% was obtained by the sole use of ultrasound (US), while the removal efficiency increased up to 70% by the US/ZnO treatment process. Due to the integration of ZnO nanostructures with NC, the removal efficiency...
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Review of cigars and cigar-type products as potential sources of consumer exposure to heavy metals
PublicationThe popularity of cigars, growing since 1993, has not gone hand in hand with the increased interest of researchers in these products. Although the literature widely describes the harmfulness of tobacco and the content of toxic substances in tobacco products, the topic is often treated selectively as relating primarily to cigarettes and rarely extends to other products of the broadly defined tobacco industry. However, there is no...
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MXene-based composites for capacitive deionization – The advantages, progress, and their role in desalination - A review
PublicationMXenes, a novel large family of 2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides and nitrides are currently a “hot topic” in science due to their several fascinating physical and chemical properties. It follows from a rich diversity of their elemental compositions and chemical functionalities. MXenes can form composites with many substances, including polymers or metal oxides, which allows to effective “tune” MXene characteristics to...
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Extractive detoxification of hydrolysates with simultaneous formation of deep eutectic solvents
PublicationThe hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass results in the production of so-called fermentation inhibitors, which reduce the efficiency of biohydrogen production. To increase the efficiency of hydrogen production, inhibitors should be removed from aqueous hydrolysate solutions before the fermentation process. This paper presents a new approach to the detoxification of hydrolysates with the simultaneous formation of in-situ deep eutectic...
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Wpływ technologii oczyszczania ściekóe na fazowe rozmieszczenie metali ciężkich.
PublicationCelem pracy było określenie wpływu procesów oczyszczania ścieków i przeróbki osadów w obiektach pracujących w układzie mechaniczno-chemicznym i stosujących wysoko efektywną technologię biologiczną MUCT na występowanie metali ciężkich. Określono również stopień zagrożenia środowiska wynikający z występowania metali ciężkich w powstających osadach.Obiekt badań stanowiła gdańska oczyszczalnia ścieków pracująca w latach 1996-98 w układzie...
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Wpływ wraków na środowisko na przykładzie s/s ''Stuttgart''
PublicationGłównym celem pracy doktorskiej była próba określenia charakteru i wielkości oddziaływania na środowisko zatopionego podczas II wojny światowej wraku statku s/s Stuttgart. W celu określenia stopnia zagrożenia dla środowiska wykonano analizy chemiczne i badania ekotoksykologiczne próbek wody morskiej, osadów powierzchniowych i rdzeni. Odpowiednio przygotowane próbki wody morskiej i osadów poddane zostały analizom w celu oznaczenia...
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Wpływ niejednorodności pola prędkości na dyspersję hydrodynamiczną w nienasyconym ośrodku gruntowym: badania eksperymentalne i modelowanie numeryczne
PublicationPraca dotyczy zjawiska makrodpersji, czyli rozprzestrzeniania się substancji rozpuszczonej w wodzie gruntowej w skali makro. Przyczyną makrodyspersji są różnice prędkości w poszczególnych ścieżkach przepływu, które mogą występować nawet w pozornie jednorodnym ośrodku gruntowym. Eksperymenty przeprowadzono na makroskopowo jednorodnych i nienasyconych kolumnach gruntowych o trzech różnych długościach. Zawartość wody w kolumnie mierzono...
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Mobilne urządzenia analityczne przeznaczone do przeprowadzania pomiarów in-situ
PublicationAnaliza jakości powietrza atmosferycznego wykonywana w danym miejscu (in-situ) z wykorzystaniem mobilnych urządzeń analitycznych staje się coraz częściej praktyką analityczną. W artykule zamieszczono informacje na temat urządzeń wchodzących w skład wyposażenia mobilnych laboratoriów wykorzystywanych do monitorowania i oceny jakości powietrza atmosferycznego. Ponadto zamieszczono przegląd przenośnych chromatografów gazowych oraz...
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Nowa metoda regeneracji modułów fotowoltaicznych z amorficznego krzemu
PublicationEfekt degradacyjny Staeblera-Wrońskiego powoduje spadek sprawności ogniw fotowoltaicznych z amorficznego krzemu do 40% wartości początkowej. Stosunkowo skuteczną metodą regeneracji modułów z amorficznego krzemu jest metoda termiczna, polegająca na podgrzewaniu czynnej substancji fotowoltaicznej modułu do określonej temperatury w ciągu określonego czasu. Oba te ostatnie parametry nie zostały jak dotąd zoptymalizowane zarówno z racji...
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Koncept ekologicznie przyjaznego masowca „Gary Muwalt” napędzanego siłą wiatru
PublicationW artykule przeanalizowano możliwości, jakie niesie wykorzystanie siły wiatru we współczesnym transporcie morskim na przykładzie ekologicznego masowca z napędem żaglowym. W tym celu dokonano analiz oporowych przy użyciu metod CFD oraz analizy ekonomicznej na podstawie danych rynkowych. Jest to wstęp do dalszych prac, mających na celu stworzenie nowoczesnej jednostki ograniczającej emisję szkodliwych substancji do atmosfery oraz...
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Obecność wybranych grup związków w wodach spływających z płyty lotniska
PublicationTransport lotniczy jest najnowocześniejszym i najszybciej rozwijającym się rodzajem transportu. W latach 1993-2000 liczba pasażerów w transporcie lotniczym w krajach Unii Europejskiej wzrastała o około 10% w skali roku. Prognozy na najbliższe 20 lat mówią o wzroście rzędu 5% rocznie w globalnej liczbie pasażerów. Ogromny rozwój transportu lotniczego obserwuje się również w Polsce. Jest on w dużej mierze efektem bardzo dynamicznego...
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Wpływ składu granulometrycznego zanieczyszczeń na jakość wód i ścieków oczyszczanych w systemach ekologicznych
PublicationCelem pracy było określenie wpływu składu granulometrycznego zanieczyszczeń na jakość wód i ścieków oczyszczanych w ekologicznych systemach oczyszczających (w jęz. ang. Ecological Treatment Systems - ETS). Materiał do badań został pobrany z dwóch systemów ETS zlokalizowanych w woj. pomorskim: na terenie komunalnej oczyszczalni ścieków w Swarzewie i na odcinku łączącym Jezioro Karczemne i Jezioro Klasztorne Małe w Kartuzach. Przeprowadzono...
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Metodyka i rezultaty oznaczania mgły oraz lotnych składników organicznych podczas nalewu asfaltów
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono i porównano metodyki analityczne opracowane w celu kontroli stężenia składników występujących w powietrzu wypływającym do systemu utylizacji oparów, z cystern w czasie nalewu asfaltu drogowego. Badania dotyczyły, oddzielnie, lotnych składników organicznych oraz mgły, zatrzymywanej przez filtr z włókniny. Identyfikację i oznaczanie lotnych związków organicznych wykonywano techniką kapilarnej chromatografii...
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Analytical methodologies for determination of artificial sweeteners in foodstuffs- a review
PublicationArtificial high-intensity sweeteners are more and more frequently used for food production. Food industry tends to highlight beneficial aspects of their use, such as tooth-friendliness, rising-up quality of life of those suffering from different forms of diabetes and possibility of weight control without sacrificing favorite unhealthy drinks or snacks. On the other hand some of the consumers are deeply concerned about safety of...
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Inhibition of Polymer Photodegradation by Incorporation of Coffee Silverskin
PublicationOver the last years, the trend associated with the incorporation of materials from renewable resources into polymer technology is getting significantly more vital. Researchers are trying to transfer the properties of natural raw materials into the polymer world. Therefore, different natural materials are more often investigated as potential additives for polymers. Such an effect is noted for the coffee industry by-products, such...
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Antibacterial Porous Systems Based on Polylactide Loaded with Amikacin
PublicationThree porous matrices based on poly(lactic acid) are proposed herein for the controlled release of amikacin. The materials were fabricated by the method of spraying a surface liquid. Description is given as to the possibility of employing a modifier, such as a silica nanocarrier, for prolonging the release of amikacin, in addition to using chitosan to improve the properties of the materials, e.g., stability and sorption capacity....
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Composite Materials Based on Silicon Oxycarbide as Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
PublicationIn this work, the properties of binary SiOC/graphite and SiOC/tin, as well as ternary SiOC/graphite/tin obtained from various preceramic precursors are described. During the first step, the materials were synthesized using various techniques such as sol-gel and hydrosilylation. To prevent sedimentation and agglomeration of graphite particles during the gelation stage without using surfactants and thickeners, a new gelation technique...
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Modification of Titanium (IV) Dioxide with Small Silver Nanoparticles: Application in Photocatalysis
PublicationThe surface of commercial TiO2 compounds (P25 and ST01) has been modified with Ag nanoparticles induced by radiolysis. On P25, the Ag nanoclusters are very small (1−2 nm) and homogeneous in size while on ST01, two populations of nanoparticles are obtained, small nanoparticles (1−2 nm) and larger ones (mean diameter 7 to 12 nm depending on the silver loading). The photocatalytic properties of Ag-modified TiO2 have been studied for...
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An investigation of microstructural basis for corrosion behavior of Al-CNT composites fabricated by SPS
PublicationIn this research effect of the addition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as additive powder on microstructure and corrosion behavior of fabricated Al-CNT composites was studied. The aluminum powder and CNTs were mixed with high energy planetary ball-mill. It is observed that by increasing milling time, the uniformity of CNTs on aluminum matrix and consequently corrosion resistance of Al-CNT composite is increased. On the...
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Green engineered biomaterials for bone repair and regeneration: Printing technologies and fracture analysis
PublicationDespite the exceptional self-regeneration properties of bone, severe injuries often require additional surgical intervention such as using artificial bone constructs. These structures need to meet a number of criteria regarding their structure, performance, alongside the rate and the mechanism of erosion and fracture when implanted, for stimulating the regeneration of defected bone and, more critically providing support in the...
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Cost-Efficient Measurement Platform and Machine-Learning-Based Sensor Calibration for Precise NO2 Pollution Monitoring
PublicationAir quality significantly impacts human health, the environment, and the economy. Precise real-time monitoring of air pollution is crucial for managing associated risks and developing appropriate short- and long-term measures. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) stands as a common pollutant, with elevated levels posing risks to the human respiratory tract, exacerbating respiratory infections and asthma, and potentially leading to chronic lung...
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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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Cooperative control in production and logistics
PublicationClassical applications of control engineering and information and communication technology (ICT) in production and logistics are often done in a rigid, centralized and hierarchical way. These inflexible approaches are typically not able to cope with the complexities of the manufacturing environment, such as the instabilities, uncertainties and abrupt changes caused by internal and external disturbances, or a large number and variety...
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Distributed graph searching with a sense of direction
PublicationIn this work we consider the edge searching problem for vertex-weighted graphs with arbitrarily fast and invisible fugitive. The weight function w provides for each vertex v the minimum number of searchers required to guard v, i.e., the fugitive may not pass through v without being detected only if at least w(v) searchers are present at v. This problem is a generalization of the classical edge searching problem, in which one has...