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The significance of the properties of water for the working cycle of the kinesin molecular motor
PublicationExplicit solvent molecular dynamics simulations were performed in this study to investigate and discuss several aspects of the influence of the properties of water on the working cycle of a molecular motor from the kinesin superfamily. The main objects of attention were: the binding of the neck linker and the association of the kinesin and the tubulin. The docking of the neck linker is considered a crucial event during the working...
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An algorithm to generate high dense packing of particles with various shapes
PublicationDiscrete Element Method (DEM) is one of available numerical methods to compute movement of particles in large scale simulations. The method has been frequently applied to simulate the cases of grain or bulk material as the major research issue. The paper describes a new method of generating high dense packing with mixed material of two different shape used in DEM simulation. The initial packing is an important parameter to control,...
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On the durability of the hydraulic satellite motor working mechanism in overload condition
PublicationThe paper presents the newest construction of the hydraulic satellite pump/motor. In this study, the fracture of the hydraulic satellite motor working mechanism is investigated. Factors influencing the durability of satellite working mechanism have been described. The durability of the hydraulic satellite motor working mechanism at a load, corresponding to a pressure of 15 MPa supplied with refined rapeseed oil is very low. Analyses...
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Law requirements of explosion proof protection at working with chemical substances
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Bin-packing based optimisation of EON Networks with S-BVTs
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Loading pattern effects on fatigue resistance of slide bearing lining
PublicationPrzedstawiono relacje pomiędzy przebiegami obciążeń dynamicznych a stanem naprężeń w warstwie nośnej łożysk ślizgowych. Porównano przebiegi naprężeń dla maszyny badawczej MWO (z wirującym wektorem obciążenia) do naprężeń charakterystycznych dla maszyny SMOK (z jednokierunkowym zmiennym wektorem obciążenia).
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The idea of a geothermal power station working in national geological conditions.
PublicationPrzedstawiono koncepcję elektrowni geotermalnej pracującej w krajowych warunkach geologicznych. Przeprowadzono analizę obiegu Clausiusa-Rankine'a i na tej podstawie dobrano parametry obiegu na czynnik niskowrzący - izobutan. Określono główne wymiary urządzeń do realizacji technicznej takiej elektrowni. Przeprowadzono uproszczoną analizę ekonomiczną takiej inwestycji.
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Data Extraction, Transformation and Loading process in data warehouse development.
PublicationOmówiono podstawowe elementy procesu projektowania hurtowni danych.
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Poll Reader - the working prototype of optical mark recognition software
PublicationAutomatyczne rozpoznawanie zaznaczeń wydaje się stosunkowo prostym zadaniem z dziedziny przetwarzania dokumentów, a komercyjne systemy OMR są dostępne na rynku już od dłuższego czasu. Zdecydowaliśmy się jednak na stworzenie prostego darmowego oprogramowania, które mogłoby być wykorzystywane przez uczelnie zobowiązane do przeprowadzania ankiet wśród studentów. W rozdziale opisano konstrukcję programu oraz najważniejsze algorytmy...
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Performance of Noise Map Service Working in Cloud Computing Environment
PublicationIn the paper a noise map service designated for the user interested in environmental noise subject is presented. It is based on cloud computing. Noise prediction algorithm and source model, developed for creating acoustic maps, are working in cloud computing environment. In the study issues related to noise modeling of sound propagation in urban spaces are discussed with a special focus on road noise. Examples of results obtained...
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ortho-Fluorobenzanilides and ortho-fluorothiobenzanilides: Molecular conformations and crystal packing
PublicationSeries of 2-fluoro and 2,6-difluorobenzanilides and their thiobenzanilide analogs have been synthesized to investigate the influence of the fluorine atom on their crystal structures and self-assembly in the crystal lattice. The X-ray analysis of the single crystal revealed that the synthesized molecules adopt a geometry being deflected from planarity. The deflection was investigated by analysis of dihedral angles between mean planes...
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Flow of liquid in flat gaps of the satellite motor working mechanism
PublicationThe article describes the methodology and results of investigations of the flow of oil and HFA-E emulsion in flat gaps of the working mechanism of a satellite motor. The flow of liquid in those gaps is turbulent and not fully developed. The article presents two methods of modelling this flow. Method I makes use of the Darcy-Weisbach formula, while Method II bases on the assumption that in the variable-length gaps the flow is turbulent...
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Reliability of Corroded Stiffened Plate Subjected to Uniaxial Compressive Loading
PublicationThe work is focused on the reliability of corroded stiffened plates subjected to compressive uniaxial load based on the progressive collapse approach as stipulated by the Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, employing the limit state design. Two different cases have been investigated. In the first model, the corrosion degradation led to uniform thickness loss, whereas the mechanical properties were unchanged,...
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Working Conditions in Global Value Chains: Evidence for European Employees
PublicationThis article investigates a sample of almost nine million workers from 24 European countries in 2014 to conclude how involvement in global value chains (GVCs) affects working conditions. We use employer–employee data from the Structure of Earnings Survey merged with industry-level statistics on GVCs based on the World Input-Output Database. Given the multidimensional nature of the dependent variable, we compare estimates of the...
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Kinetics of cross-linking processes of fast-curing polyurethane system
PublicationThis work focuses on the application of thermal analysis and kinetics investigations to analyze chemical processes during cross-linking of the complex fast-curing polyurethane system. Non-isothermal Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) measurements were performed for both stoichiometric mixtures of polyol and isocyanate component and for mixture with large isocyanate excess. Isoconversional methods were used to calculate initial...
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The methodology of design of satellite working mechanism of positive displacement machine
PublicationIn this paper is described a methodology of design of satellite mechanism consisting of two noncircular gears (externally toothed rotor and internally toothed curvature) and circular gears (satellites). In the presented methodology is assumed that the rotor pitch line is known, and the curvature pitch line is necessary to designate. The presented methodology applies to mechanisms for which the number of the curvature humps is at...
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Modelling and Analysis of the Positioning Accuracy in the Loading Systems of Mobile Cranes
PublicationIn this work, the authors analyse the influence of the order and range of sequential movements of a crane's working members on the accuracy of the final cargo positioning. The analysis was conducted on the basis of a specially developed method in which the authors proposed the introduction of a geometrical indicator of positioning the load in the intermediate positions (after completing each movement sequence) and in the target...
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Stiffness change of abdominal prosthesis Optomesh™ under cyclic loading
PublicationAbdominal prostheses are used in humans for abdominal wall strengthening or reconstruction. From the mechanical point of view they are membranes, so their basic mechanical property is tensile stiffness. This property is experimentally identified for a selected implant, OptomeshTM. The obtained results are described herein. Uni-axial simple and cyclic tension tests are a basis for the analysis. Both kinds of tests allowed to distinguish...
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Towards large-scale application of nanoporous materials in membranes for separation of energy-relevant gas mixtures
PublicationMembranes containing nanoporous materials (such as zeolites, metal–organic materials and 2D materials such as graphene derivatives) may allow more efficient separation of gas mixtures relevant to emerging energy technologies. For example, such membranes could be applied in the separation of gases containing mixtures of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2). However, these membranes are currently at a relatively low technology...
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Factors Determining Staphylococcus aureus Susceptibility to Photoantimicrobial Chemotherapy: RsbU Activity, Staphyloxanthin Level, and Membrane Fluidity
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Mollecular mechanism and chemicl kinetic description of nitrobenzene liquid membrane oscillator containing benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride surfactant
PublicationBadano oscylacje róznicy potencjału między fazami wodnymi oscylatora z nitrobenzenową membraną ciekłą zawierającego chlorek benzylodimetylotetradecyloamoniowy. Opisano chemię fizyczną tego oscylatora oraz omówiono rolę efektów hydrodynamicznych w powstawaniu oscylacji. Zaproponowano nowy mechanizm oparty na transferze masy par jonowych. Oscylacje są generowane na granicy faza akceptowa/ membrana ciekła i są spowodowane autokatalityczną...
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Erratum to “A study of separation by the direct-contact membrane distillation process” Sep. Technol. 4 (1994) 244
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Sulfonated poly(benzoyl paraphenylene) as a membrane for PEMFC: Ex situ and in situ experiments of thermal and chemical stability
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A FEM membrane model of human fascia-synthetic implant system in a case of a stiff ventral hernia orifice
PublicationPraca prezdstawia model matematyczny układu tkanka ludzka - implant syntetyczny w postaci tzw. siatki w leczeniu przepuklin brzusznych. Implant jest tu moelowany jako struktura membranowa. Ocena wpływu danych materiałowych oraz wstępnego napięcia na zachowanie pracującej membrany po implantacji została przedstawiona na podstawie analizy wrażliwości. Pracę podsumowują pewne wskazówki dla chirurgów implantujących siatki.
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Selective transport of Pb(II) across polymer inclusion membrane using imidazole azocrown ethers as carriers.
PublicationZbadano selektywność transportu jonów ołowiu(II) z równomolowych roztworów jonów Zn(II), Cd(II) i Pb(II) przez polimerowe membrany inkluzyjne (PIM) zawierające imidazolowe etery azokoronowe.Wykazano, że polimerowe membrany inkluzyjne z imidazolowymi azokoronami wykazują dużą stabilność, zależną w dużym stopniu od rodzaju jonoforu.
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New bulk liquid membrane oscillator composed of two coupled oscillators with diffusion-mediated physical coupling
PublicationA new type of bulk liquid membrane system, which represents the first example of a bulk liquid membrane oscillator characterised by the presence of two coupled oscillators, is described. When the benzyldimethyltetradecylammonium chloride surfactant undergoes an oscillatory mass transfer through a nitromethane liquid membrane, a new liquid layer (phase X) appears between the membrane and the acceptor phase. Kinetic analysis provides...
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Pyrrole azocrown ethers. Synthesis, complexation, selective lead transport and ion-selective membrane electrode studies
PublicationOtrzymano nowe, 21-członowe, lipofilowe etery koronowe z jednostką pirolową i dwoma grupami azowymi jako składowymi makrocyklu. Właściwości kompleksujące tych nowych oraz dwóch wcześniej otrzymanych makrocykli zbadano w acetonitrylu. Ligandy te zostały użyte jako jonofory w badaniach konkurencyjnego transportu równomolowej mieszaniny jonów metali: Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Cd2+, Ag2+, Pb2+ w układzie woda(pH 4.9)/chloroform/woda(pH...
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Fabrication of the cross-linked PVA/TiO2/C nanocomposite membrane for alkaline direct methanol fuel cells
PublicationA crosslinked Poly(vinyl alcohol) based composite membrane was developed through a phase inversion process for use in alkaline direct methanol fuel cells (ADMFCs). The titanium dioxide (TiO2) and carbon nanoparticles (NPs) have been incorporated into the PVA polymer matrix to improve the mechanical and thermal properties. The membrane samples were further modified with maleic acid, a carboxylic acid acting as the cross-linker,...
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Triplet–Triplet Annihilation Upconverting Liposomes: Mechanistic Insights into the Role of Membranes in Two-Dimensional TTA-UC
PublicationTriplet−triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA-UC) implemented in nanoparticle assemblies is of emerging interest in biomedical applications, including in drug delivery and imaging. As it is a bimolecular process, ensuring sufficient mobility of the sensitizer and annihilator to facilitate effective collision in the nanoparticle is key. Liposomes can provide the benefits of two-dimensional confinement and condensed concentration...
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Docking is not enough: 17-trifluoromethylphenyl trinor PGF2α is only a very weak ligand of neurokinin-1 receptor
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UNRES-Dock—protein–protein and peptide–protein docking by coarse-grained replica-exchange MD simulations
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CCDC151 Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia by Disruption of the Outer Dynein Arm Docking Complex Formation
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A new quantum-inspired approach to reduce the blocking probability of demands in resource-constrained path computation scenarios
PublicationThis article presents a new approach related with end-to-end routing, which, owing to quantum-inspired mecha-nisms of prediction of availability of network resources, results in improved blocking probability of incoming requests to establish transmission paths. The proposed scheme has been analyzed for three network topologies and several scenarios of network load. Obtained results show a significant (even twofold) reduction of...
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Docking simulations, Molecular properties and ADMET studies of novel Chromane6,7diol analogues as potential inhibitors of Mushroom tyrosinase
PublicationResearch on inhibition of tyrosinase enzyme has attained significant value, because tyrosinase inhibitors have potential applications in medicine, cosmetics (as whitening agents) and in agriculture (as bioinsecticides). Determination and elucidation of new tyrosinase inhibitors are not only beneficial for medical purposes, but their promising applications in improving food quality and nutritional...
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Looking Up to the Stars. A Call for Action to Save New Zealand’s Dark Skies for Future Generations to Come
PublicationThe rapid development of technology coupled with humanity’s desire to reach beyond terra firma, has resulted in more than 60 years of Outer Space activities. Although the exploration of space has provided many advantages and benefits to society so far, including vast, new information that has greatly added to our understanding of our planet and beyond, unfortunately, mankind’s footprint has negative aspects that need to be minimised...
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Recent Advances in Nanocomposite Membranes for Organic Compound Remediation from Potable Waters
PublicationWater treatment is one of the main approaches for producing drinking water from contaminated water sources which is challenging due to the presence of a variety of substances requiring removal. The fabrication of nanocomposite membranes relies either on filling nanomaterials into polymeric phases before membrane fabrication, or coating of nanomaterials on the fabricated membrane surface. The removal of organic compounds from potable...
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The Application of Polyethersulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes for Separation of Car Wash Wastewaters: Experiments and Modelling
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Evaluation of fouling potential of nanofiltration membranes based on the dynamic contact angle measurements
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Novel cobalt-free BaFe1−xGdxO3−δ perovskite membranes for oxygen separation
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A theoretical probe into the effects of material and operational variables on water purification with zeolite membranes
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Recent Advances in Graphene Oxide-Based Membranes for Heavy Metal Ions Separation
PublicationGraphene oxide (GO)-based membranes have been widely investigated for separation of dyes, salt ions, heavy metal ions, and biomolecules due to their high mechanical strength, single-layered structure, large surface area, and high affinity. However, due to irregular pore structure, nanochannels, interlayer distance, easy functionalization, swelling effect, and chemical stability under aqueous environment limited their separation...
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Calibration of permeation passive samplers with silicone membranes based on physicochemical properties of the analytes.
PublicationW pracy opisano sposób kalibracji pasywnych dozymetrów permeacyjnych, wykorzystywanych w badaniach powietrza w oparciu o własności fizyko-chemiczne analitów. Stwierdzono silną zależność pomiędzy stałą kalibracyjną (K) dozymetrów i liczbą atomów węgla w cząsteczce analitu (w obrębie danej grupy związków chemicznych) dla alkoholi, alifatycznych i aromatycznych węglowodorów oraz estrów. Taka zależność występuje również pomiędzy...
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Investigation of some taste substances using a set of electrodes with lipid-modified membranes.
PublicationSkonstruowano 5-cio kanałaowy sensor smaku oparty na elektordach jonoselektywnych z membranami polimerowymi modyfikowanymi lipidem. Badano potencjał elektrod w roztworach kwaśnych zawierających różne stężenie kwasu cytrynowego, solnego i octowego. Sensor jest czuły na stężenia substancji kwaśnych z wyjątkiem kwasu octowego. Testowano nowy typ elektrod zawierających polimer przewodzący PEDT/PSS i kwas oleinowy. Stwierdzono, że...
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On the Mechanism of Coupled Transport of Cu(II) Ions Through Bulk Liquid Membranes.
PublicationTransport jonów Cu(II) przez ciekłe membrany za pomocą 5 - nonylosalicyloaldoksimu jako przenośnika wymaga obecności kompleksu o stosunku metalu do przenośnika 1:2. Zbadano dwie możliwości mechanizmu jego tworzenia. Roztrzygnięcie, który mechanizm jest prawidłowy nie jest możliwe w oparciu jedynie o kinteykę chemiczną.
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Interaction of amphotericin B and its selected derivatives with membranes: molecular modeling studies
PublicationJest to praca przeglądowa obejmująca krytyczną analizę danych dotyczących oddziaływania amfoterycyny B (AmB) i jej wybranych, mniej toksycznych pochodnych, z błonami lipidowymi. Amfoterycyna B jest antybiotykiem przeciwgrzybowym ale ze względu na jej toksyczność trwają prace nad modyfikacjami chemicznymi tego związku. Celem molekularnym dla tego antybiotyku jest błona lipidowa i dlatego różnicowe powinowactwo AmB i jej pochodnych...
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Polymeric porous membranes as solid support and protective material in microextraction processes: A review
PublicationPolymeric porous membranes have proven to be a versatile and efficient material for microextraction processes. In analytical practice, they are used both as a solid support and as a protective medium for improved sample preparation in various analytical applications. Polymeric porous membranes offer unique advantages in microextraction due to their large surface area and controllable pore size, eliminating interfering effects from...
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Wpływ stężenia etanolu na charakterystyki oscylacyjne oscylatorów z membraną ciekłą
PublicationZbadano wpływ stężenia alkoholu etylowego na charakterystyki oscylacyjne oscylatorów membranowych zawierających kationowy surfaktant: chlorek benzylodimetylotetradecyloamoniowy lub bromek tetradecylotrimetyloaminowy. Stwierdzono, że są one podobne niezależnie od rodzaju użytego surfaktanta. Bez alkoholu etylowego w fazie wodnej donorowej nie obserwuje się oscylacyjnego transportu indywidów w badanych układach.
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Potentiometric sensor with lipid-polymer membranes for quality assessment of French red wines
PublicationThe quality of wines resulting from vineyard management is important for consumers due to the taste and price of wines. In this work, the quality of red wines of three vintages has been investigated by potentiometric sensors with six all-solid-state electrodes. Two series of experiments were carried out. The first involved a qualitative analysis of wine of different vintages from freshly opened bottles. The second consisted of...
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Comparative analysis of mechanical conditions in bone union following first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis with varied locking plate positions: A finite element analysis
PublicationFirst metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis is a typical medical treatment performed in cases of arthritis or joint deformity. The gold standard for this procedure is arthrodesis stabilisation with the dorsally positioned plate. However, according to the authors’ previous studies, medially positioned plate provides greater bending stiffness. It is worth to compare the mechanical conditions for bone formation in the fracture callus...
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Ceramic dispersion effect on composite coating properties after plastic working
PublicationW pracy określono wpływ fazy dyspersyjnej Al2O3 na wybrane potencjalne właściwości powłok kompozytowych o osnowie niklowej. Powłoki Ni-Al-Al2O3 zostały nałożone na próbki stalowe przy użyciu technologii poddźwiękowego płomieniowego natryskiwania cieplnego. Następnie poddane zostały obróbce plastycznej na zimno i na gorąco poprzez walcowanie, a także prasowania na zimno na prasie hydraulicznej. Omówiono wpływ obróbki plastycznej...