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Storage electric multiple units on partially electrified suburban railway lines
PublicationThe paper presents possible environmental, energy and economical gains implied by replacing conventional traction vehicles with independent powered electric multiple units (IPEMU) on partially electrified suburban railways. IPEMUs can operate in two modes of power supply – using overhead catenary or onboard battery storage. Appropriate computer simulations were carried out in the Matlab program, indicating the parameters of storage...
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Inkjet Printing of Lanthanide–Organic Frameworks for Anti-Counterfeiting Applications
PublicationPhotoluminescent lanthanide−organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs) were printed onto plastic and paper foils with a conventional inkjet printer. Ln-MOF inks were used to reproduce color images that can only be observed under UV light irradiation. This approach opens a new window for exploring Ln-MOF materials in technological applications, such as optical devices (e.g., lab-on-a-chip), as proof of authenticity for official documents.
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Balanand Santhosh Ph.D.
PeopleDr. Balanand Santhosh, obtained his Ph.D. (cum laude) in Materials, Mechatronics and Systems engineering from the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Italy. He is currently working as Research Assistant Professor at Gdansk Univerity of Technology, Poland. Formerly he was working as a post-doctoral researcher at University of Trento, Italy. His research expertise is mainly in the area of ceramic processing...
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Data from terrestrial laser scanning: The Forge in the district of Gdańsk Orunia
Open Research DataWithin the frames of the use of terrestrial laser scanning we find numerous examples of registration of building facilities, including also historical and valuable in their culture. Data were acquired using a Leica Geosystems C10 laser scanner. Data embrace blacksmith forges a historic building located in Gdańsk Orunia, 10 Goscinna Street. Scanning...
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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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The morphology of vanadate glasses containing BaTiO3
Open Research DataThe morphology 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 K) brass...
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The topography of Bi2VO5.5 ceramics prepared by melt-quenching technique was measured with confocal microscope
Open Research DataThe topography of Bi2VO5.5 ceramics prepared by melt-quenching technique was measured by confocal microscope.
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Linear impedance of strontium–borate glass measured with impedance spectroscopy method at low temperature region
Open Research DataThe linear electrcial properties of strontium–borate glass was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Energy Demand of Short-Range Inland Ferry with Series Hybrid Propulsion Depending on the Navigation Strategy
PublicationInterest in hybrid propulsion systems that can be used on small vessels has increased significantly in recent years. They can replace inefficient and environmentally burdensome conventional systems based on diesel engines. Hybrid propulsion has many advantages such as high energy efficiency and virtually noiseless operation, and therefore it fits well with the current trends of “green shipping” and “zero emission”. The aim of the...
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Curing characteristics, mechanical and thermal properties of reclaimed ground tire rubber cured with various vulcanizing systems
PublicationGround tire rubber was thermo-mechanical reclaimed at 120 °C using a co-rotating twin screw extruder. The effect of vulcanizing system type on curing characteristics, static mechanical properties (tensile strength, elongation-at-break, hardness and resilience), dynamic mechanical properties and thermal properties of reclaimed ground tire rubber was investigated. Reclaimed rubber was cured using different types of vulcanization...
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Two-Stage Variable-Fidelity Modeling of Antennas with Domain Confinement
PublicationSurrogate modeling has become the method of choice in solving an increasing number of antenna design tasks, especially those involving expensive full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulations. Notwithstanding, the curse of dimensionality considerably affects conventional metamodeling methods, and their capability to efficiently handle nonlinear antenna characteristics over broad ranges of the system parameters is limited. Performance-driven...
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BEARING SYSTEMS OF WIND TURBINES – MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS
PublicationW praktyce eksploatacyjnej turbin wiatrowych o tradycyjnej konstrukcji (przekładniowych) obserwowana jest duża awaryjność przekładni, a zwłaszcza łożysk tocznych szybkoobrotowych wałów przekładni. W Polsce na zlecenie właściciela dużej farmy wiatrowej, firmy Energa Wytwarzanie S.A., Politechnika Gdańska we współpracy z Politechniką Poznańską i Akademią Górniczo Hutniczą podjęły badania mające na celu diagnozowanie przyczyn uszkodzeń...
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Nowe rozwiązania metodyczne i techniczne w zakresie techniki mikroekstrakcji do fazy stracjonarnej
PublicationSample preparation has been recognized as a critical step of the analytical process, being even considered as the bottleneck of the overall process. Enrichment of target compounds, transfer of the analytes into a solvent compatible with the analytical instrumentation, minimization of potential interferences, and efficient sample clean-up, are among the main aims of sample preparation techniques. In this regard, liquid-liquid extraction...
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NIEKONWENCJONALNE BADANIA SKUTECZNOŚCI HAMOWANIA W STACJI KONTROLI POJAZDÓW
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono niekonwencjonalne badania skuteczności hamowania samochodu na stanowisku diagnostyczny. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań określono wpływ ciężaru samochodu na skuteczność hamowania. Dokonano analizy porównania zmierzonego wskaźnika skuteczności hamowania i rzeczywistego wskaźnika skuteczności hamowania dla różnego obciążenia samochodu użytego do badań.
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A CMRC-based compact rat-race coupler with harmonic suppression
PublicationIn this paper, an eective miniaturization technique exploiting compact microstrip resonant cells has been discussed and experimentally validated on the basis of a 3-dB microstrip rat-race coupler. The application of the method proposed has resulted in 91 % circuit area reduction in comparison to a conventional rat-race coupler. Experimental results show good agreement with theoretical characteristics, as well as an additional eect,...
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Determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in dust samples collected in air conditioning filters of different usage – method development
PublicationThis study presents the results of studies aimed at the development of an analytical procedure for separation, identification, and determination of PBDEs compounds in dust samples collected from automotive cabin air filters and samples collected from filters installed as part of the air purification system in academic facilities. Ultrasound-assisted dispersive solid phase extraction (UA-dSPE) was found to perform better in terms...
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A universal NDT method for examination of low energy impact damage in CFRP with the use of TLC film
PublicationThe article presents an attempt to use a sheet of laminated thermochromic liquid crystal film (TLC film) for non-destructive testing of the impact damage (energy values: 1J, 2J, 3J and 4J) in carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP). This is a new, alternative NDT approach based on the thermo-optical effect. The main advantages of this method are a) the low cost of TLC film, b) the low cost of recording devices due to the usage of...
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Design-oriented computationally-efficient feature-based surrogate modelling of multi-band antennas with nested kriging
PublicationDesign of modern antenna structures heavily depends on electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools. EM analysis provides reliable evaluation of increasingly complex designs but tends to be CPU intensive. When multiple simulations are needed (e.g., for parameters tuning), the aggregated simulation cost may become a serious bottleneck. As one possible way of mitigating the issue, the recent literature fosters utilization of faster representations,...
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An Optimal Power Point Tracking Algorithm in a Solar PV Generation System
PublicationThe non-linearity in I-V characteristics of a PV panel requires to be operated at knee point to extract maximum power. In order to operate the panel at optimal point, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm is employed in the control structure. The main objective of MPP tracking is to keep the operation at knee point of I-V characteristics under varying condition of temperature and solar insolation. Under non uniform solar...
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Representativity of ISO test track surface based on controlled pass-by measurements
PublicationWithin the Polish-Norwegian research project ELANORE, a limited Round Robin Test has been performed on four ISO tracks in Northern Europe. The basic objective of the project is to improve the EU directive on labelling of tyres for noise and rolling resistance. This directive is based on the measurement procedures proscribed in the UNECE Reg.117. Measurements on 3 ISO tracks were performed in 2021 and presented at InterNoise 2022....
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Comparative Study on Assisted Solvent Extraction Techniques for the Extraction of Biologically Active Compounds from Sideritis raeseri and Sideritis scardica
PublicationThe plants in the Sideritis genus are postulated to exhibit several important medicinal properties due to their unique chemical composition. To isolate the targeted phytochemical compounds, the selection of a suitable extraction method is of primary importance. In this work, a comparative study on the phytochemical profiles of various Sideritis raeseri and Sideritis scardica extracts has been carried out. An untargeted metabolomics...
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Low-Cost Surrogate Modeling of Miniaturized Microwave Components Using Nested Kriging
PublicationIn the paper, a recently reported nested kriging methodology is employed for modeling of miniaturized microwave components. The approach is based on identifying the parameter space region that contains high-quality designs, and, subsequently, rendering the surrogate in this subset. The results obtained for a miniaturized unequal-power-split rat-race coupler and a compact three-section impedance transformer demonstrate reliability...
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The structure of vanadate glass-ceramics containing BaTiO3 measured with X-ray diffraction method
Open Research DataThe structure of vanadate glass-ceramics doped with BaTiO3 was measured by XRD. 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...
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Linear impedance of 0.5Si3N4–99.5(40Na2O-20CaO-40P2O5) glass measured with impedance spectroscopy method at low temperature region
Open Research DataThe linear electrical properties of 0.5Si3N4–99.5(40Na2O-20CaO-40P2O5) glass was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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X-Ray photoemission spectroscopy measurements of the Nb-V-Sr-O ceramics
Open Research DataNiobium doped strontium vanadate based perovskite SrV1-xNbxO3-δ materials were prepared via conventional solid state reaction (SSR) method. For comparison, different samples with a various amount of niobium dopant in the structure were synthesized; x = 0; 0,2; 0,5; 0,8 and 1. Samples were sintered by two-steps: first under a pure hydrogen (purity >99.999%)...
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Linear impedance of 1Si3N4–99(40Na2O-20CaO-40P2O5) glass measured with impedance spectroscopy method at low temperature region
Open Research DataThe linear electrical properties of 1Si3N4–99(40Na2O-20CaO-40P2O5) glass was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.
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Investigation on accelerated impedance spectrum measurement method with multisine signal stimulation
PublicationThe paper presents an investigation on the accelerated impedance spectrum measurement method, oriented at parameter identification of technical objects modelled by a linear equivalent circuit, e.g. anticorrosion coatings.The method is based on multisine signal stimulation of an object and response analysis by triangle window filterbanks.It has several advantages, as compared with conventional point-by-point spectrum measurement....
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New type T-Source inverter
PublicationThis paper presents different topologies of voltage inverters with alternative input LC networks. The basic topology is known in the literature as a Z-source inverter (ZSI). Alternative passive networks were named by the authors as T-sources. T-source inverter has fewer reactive components in comparison to conventional Z-source inverter. The most significant advantage of the T-source inverter (TSI) is its use of a common voltage...
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Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Ni infiltrated perovskite anode
PublicationNiobium-doped strontium titanate was used as the anode for a solid oxide fuel cell. Electrolyte-supported cells were prepared with pure perovskite and composite perovskite–yttria–stabilized-zirconia (YSZ) anodes. Fuel cell tests demonstrated significant improvement in power density after infiltration with a small amount of Ni. The obtained values of power densities are comparable with conventional Ni/YSZ cermet anode. In addition,...
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Photolytic and Photocatalytic Recreational Water Treatment
PublicationDisinfection is one of the most important steps during recreational water treatment. Nevertheless, disinfection by-products are formed by conventional disinfectants, which pose several health threats. The concentration of disinfection by-products can be decreased by photolytic and photocatalytic treatment. Medium-pressure mercury lamp, UV-LEDs and solar irradiation were investigated and evaluated considering emitted wavelength,...
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Inhibition of impurities formation in the synthesis of N-alkyltheobromines stimulated by microwave irradiation. Cationic and anionic response of membrane electrodes
PublicationN-Alkyltheobromine (1-9) derivatives were obtained by reacting theobromine with appropriate alkyl halide under microwave irradiation at 100-150 W and by conventional synthesis. Formation of by-products of oxygen atom alkylation and 1-N-alkyltheobromine ring opening were considered. The presented compounds 1-5 have been studied as ion carriers in ion-selective membrane electrodes. Selectivity of these membranes was studied towards...
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Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) as a biodegradable binder in a negative electrode material for lithium-ion batteries
PublicationIn this work, graphite-based negative electrode for lithium-ion battery consisting a novel and biodegradable binder poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is compared with standard graphite electrode with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as a binder. The rate and cycling performance of lithium ion insertion/extraction of electrodes with PHBV in a half-cell configuration are evaluated. Moreover, on the basis of the electrochemical...
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Microwave-assisted synthesis of zinc derivatives of potato starch
PublicationZincatated potato starch was prepared in a solid-state, microwave-assisted reaction using generated in situ sodium tetrahydroxozincate [Na2Zn(OH)4]. For comparison, zincatation of starch was also carriedout on convectional heating. Depending on the irradiation conditions, the products of either mono- or crosslinking esterification were formed. Higher power applied at shorter exposition offered products ofmonoesterification, and...
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Low-Cost Unattended Design of Miniaturized 4 × 4 Butler Matrices with Nonstandard Phase Differences
PublicationDesign of Butler matrices dedicated to Internet of Things and 5th generation (5G) mobile systems—where small size and high performance are of primary concern—is a challenging task that often exceeds capabilities of conventional techniques. Lack of appropriate, unified design approaches is a serious bottleneck for the development of Butler structures for contemporary applications. In this work, a low-cost bottom-up procedure for...
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Antenna Modeling Using Variable-Fidelity EM Simulations and Constrained Co-Kriging
PublicationUtilization of fast surrogate models has become a viable alternative to direct handling of fullwave electromagnetic (EM) simulations in EM-driven design. Their purpose is to alleviate the difficulties related to high computational cost of multiple simulations required by the common numerical procedures such as parametric optimization or uncertainty quantification. Yet, conventional data-driven (or approximation) modeling techniques...
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Reliable Surrogate Modeling of Antenna Input Characteristics by Means of Domain Confinement and Principal Components
PublicationA reliable design of contemporary antenna structures necessarily involves full-wave electromagnetic (EM) analysis which is the only tool capable of accounting, for example, for element coupling or the effects of connectors. As EM simulations tend to be CPU-intensive, surrogate modeling allows for relieving the computational overhead of design tasks that require numerous analyses, for example, parametric optimization or uncertainty...
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Deep eutectic solvents with solid supports used in microextraction processes applied for endocrine-disrupting chemicals
PublicationThe determination of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has become one of the biggest challenges in Analytical Chemistry. Due to the low concentration of these compounds in different kinds of samples, it becomes necessary to employ efficient sample preparation methods and sensitive measurement techniques to achieve low limits of detection. This issue becomes even more struggling when the principles of the Green Analytical Chemistry...
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3D PCB package for GaN inverter leg with low EMC feature
PublicationThis paper presents the adaptation of a 3D integration concept previously used with vertical devices to lateral GaN devices. This 3D integration allows to reduce loop inductance, to ensure more symmetrical design with especially limited Common Mode emission, thanks to a low middle point stray capacitance. This reduction has been achieved by both working on the power layout and including a specific shield between the devices and...
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Low-Coherence Interferometer with Nanocrystalline Diamond Films with Potential Application to Measure Small Biological Samples
PublicationThe study investigates a case of a low-coherence fiber-optic Fabry–Prerot interferometer with a nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) mirror. The method of achieving double density of interference fringes is proposed by the application of birefringent material in the cavity of the interferometer. It can be used to reduce sample volume in comparison to conventional interferometers. The use of a biocompatible diamond mirror makes it specifically...
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The analysis of turbine propulsion systems in nuclear submarines
PublicationThe article systematises submarines, which are presently in service, according to their propulsion types (both conventional and nuclear), power output, and submersion depth. Contemporary types of propulsion systems installed and used in submarines are discussed. Calculations were performed for the PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) type nuclear propulsion system and the supercritical turbine propulsion system (supercritical reactor...
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Influence of composition of raw wastewater on removal of nitrogen compounds in multistage treatment wetlands
PublicationInfluence of composition of raw wastewater on the efficiency of organic matter and nitrogen removal in multistage treatment wetlands has been examined. Commonly used indicators, like COD/BOD5 and BOD5/TN ratio, determining wastewater susceptibility to biodegradation in conventional treatment technologies were assessed. It was confirmed that multistage treatment wetland may be used for treatment of wastewater with high loads of...
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TEM imaging of Ag-Au nanoalloys
Open Research DataThe nanostructures of AuAg nanoalloys were prepared by sequential sputtering of metal thin layers (Au/Ag or Ag/Au) followed by annealing under 550 Celsius degree in an argon atmosphere. The basic single layer thickness was usually ca. 3 nm. For investigations two samples wih 50% Au and 50% Ag were selected and samples 1/3 Ag - 2/3 Au and 2/3 Ag - 1/3...
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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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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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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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The morphology of vanadate glass-ceramics containing BaTiO3
Open Research DataThe morphology of vanadate glass-ceramic 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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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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Linear impedance of 2Si3N4–98(40Na2O-20CaO-40P2O5) glass measured with impedance spectroscopy method at low temperature region
Open Research DataThe linear electrical properties of 2Si3N4–98(40Na2O-20CaO-40P2O5) glass was measured by impedance spectroscopy method.