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Application of INAA and ETAAS techniques for human samples analysis in evaluation of the impact of Gdansk Phosphatic Fertilizer Plant on its workers
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu Gdańskich Zakładów Nawozów Fosforowych na zdrowie pracowników. Oznaczano stężenia (techniką INAA) Al, As,Au, Br, Ca, Cl, Cu, Dy, I, In, K, La, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, S, Sb, Sm, Ti, U, V,W, Zn we włosach, paznokciach i filtrach z pyłem zebranych od 21 pracowników fabryki oraz 5 osób z grupy kontrolnej nie związanej z zakładem. Ponadto oznaczono Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mo, Ni i Zn w moczu przy użyciu...
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Bromidotetrakis(2-isopropyl-1Himidazole-kN3)copper(II) bromide
PublicationAtom Cu(II) w tytułowym kompleksie jest skoordynowany przez cztery atomy N obojętnych cząsteczek imidazolu oraz jon bromkowy. Jon kompleksowy ma geometrię piramidy kwadratowej.
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Influence of H2S on degradation of 9Cr-1Mo steel in advanced stage of metal dusting process
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań stali 9Cr-1Mo w zaawansowanym stadium procesu pylenia metalu po 10 latach eksploatacji w piecu rafineryjnej instalacji platformingu CCR, przeprowadzonych w celu podjęcia decyzji o dozowaniu związków siarki do wsadu instalacji. Na podstawie długotrwałej ekspozycji próbek stali w 600C w mieszaninie wodoru i siarkowodoru wykazano, że siarka może być powodem procesów wpływających niekorzystnie na stan materiału...
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Geotechnical Aspects of Dike Construction Using Soil-Ash Composites
PublicationAn analysis of using of anthropogenic materials, mainly ashes from Coal Combustion Products (CCP), for dike construction is shown. Perspectives of anthropogenic materials application in geotechnical engineering and their advantages in sense of the carbon dioxide reduction are discussed. According to regulations of Kioto Protocol 2005 and EU agreement “Energy Roadmap 2050” recycled materials have higher usage priority than natural...
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IMPACT OF THE FINANCING STRUCTURE ON EFFICIENCY OF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS IN THE FORMER EASTERN BLOC COUNTRIES
PublicationOut-of-pocket expenditures are a significant barrier in accessing health services. This paper aims to analyse the structure of financing system in the context of the performance indicators of healthcare systems. The study was conducted for the 28 countries of the former Eastern bloc in the years 2000 and 2013, based on data from the World Health Organization. In the DEA-CCR input-oriented model, inputs are the percentage share...
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Change in Heavy Metals Concentrations in Sediments Deposited in Retention Tanks in a Stream after a Flood
PublicationOur paper presents the results of heavy metal (HM) (Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd) content in bottom sediments from retention tanks along Oliwa Stream in Gdańsk, Poland, before a flood (BF) and after a flood (AF) 14-15 July 2016. The flood had a huge impact on the quality of bottom sediments and their displacement. The concentrations of HM differed significantly for research series conducted 3 months BF and 8 months AF. The concentration of Cu...
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Methods of Assessment of Metal Contamination in Bottom Sediments (Case Study: Straszyn Lake, Poland)
PublicationThe concentrations of six metals (Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni, Cr, and Cd) were investigated in bottom sediments of Straszyn Lake (North Poland). This study was designed to determine a total content of metals and to assess their mobility and bioavailability. The sequential extraction was used to fractionate metals into five fractions: exchangeable, bound to carbonates, bound to Fe–Mn oxides, bound to organic matter, and residual. The evaluation...
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Preconditioners with Low Memory Requirements for Higher-Order Finite-Element Method Applied to Solving Maxwell’s Equations on Multicore CPUs and GPUs
PublicationThis paper discusses two fast implementations of the conjugate gradient iterative method using a hierarchical multilevel preconditioner to solve the complex-valued, sparse systems obtained using the higher order finite-element method applied to the solution of the time-harmonic Maxwell equations. In the first implementation, denoted PCG-V, a classical V-cycle is applied and the system of equations on the lowest level is solved...
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Enhanced cellulose extraction from agave plant (Agave americana Species) for synthesis of magnetic/cellulose nanocomposite for defluoridation of water
PublicationResearch on fluoride removal from water is currently focusing on the development of innovative materials for defluoridation water. The current study extracted and used enhanced cellulose from Agave americana species to synthesize a magnetic/cellulose nanocomposite for water defluoridation. Strong and light binary acids (H2SO4 and CH3COOH) were utilized to pretreat raw material to enhance cellulose extraction. Central composite...
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The XAS spectra of O-K edges, M-L edges and Ce-M edges in Ce0.9M0.1O2
Open Research DataThe dataset consists of XAS spectra of O-K edges, M-L edges of Ce0.9M0.1O2 (where M=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) synthesised by reverse microemulsion method. XAS spectra were collected at PIRX beamline in SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre. Measurements were perfomed under ultra high vacuum in total electron yield (TEY) mode.
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Modelowanie wydajności, niezawodności i zużycia energii wilopoziomowych systemów równoległych wielkiej skali z uwzględnieniem CPU oraz GPU
ProjectsProject realized in Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics according to UMO-2012/07/B/ST6/01516 agreement from 2013-07-17
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Metabolic transformation of antitumor acridinone C-1305 but not C-1311 via selective cellular expression of UGT1A10 increases cytotoxic response: implications for clinical use.
PublicationThe acridinone derivates C-1305 and C-1311 are promising antitumor agents with high activity against several experimental cellular and tumor models and which are under evaluation in pre-clinical and early phase clinical trials. Recent evidence from our laboratories has indicated that both compounds were conjugated by several UGT isoforms with the most active being extrahepatic UGT1A10. The present studies were designed to test...
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Heat Transfer During Pool Boiling of Water, Methanol and R141b on Porous Coated Horizontal Tube Bundles
PublicationThis paper presents the results of experimental investigation of water, methanol and R141b refrigerant boiling on horizontal porous coated tube bundles supposed to represent a flooded-type evaporator. Experiments were carried out for a bundle of 19 tubes in triangular layout for two pitch-to-diameter ratio values – 1.7 and 2.0 – in atmospheric and sub-atmospheric pressure conditions. Average heat transfer coefficients – both local,...
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Structural analysis and physico-chemical characterization of mononuclear manganese(II) and polynuclear copper(II) complexes with pyridine-based alcohol
PublicationTwo novel manganese(II) and copper(II) complexes, mononuclear [Mn(H2O)2(2-(CH2)2OHpy)2](NO3)2 (1) and polynuclear [Cu(SO4)(2-(CH2)2OHpy)2]n (2), based on 2-(hydroxyethyl)pyridine (2-(CH2)2OHpy) were synthesised and fully characterised using X-ray structure analysis as well as spectroscopic, magnetic and thermal methods. Both central metal ions Mn(1) and Cu(1) are coordinated by two N,O-donor 2-(CH2)2OHpy ligands and possess an...
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The TPR reduction profile of Ce0.9M0.1O2
Open Research DataThe dataset includes the TPR reduction profiles of Ce0.9M0.1O2 (where M=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) nanopowders prepared by the reverse microemulsion method. After the synthesis powders were dried, then calcined at 500 degrees for 2 h. The measurements were carried out in H2/Ar mixture from 100C to 900C. Gas flow:40ml/min and temperature ramp: 10deg/min.
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Benzene-induced hydro(solvo)thermal synthesis of Cu2+ and Zn2+ coordination polymers based on 1,3-benzenedicarboxylate
PublicationHydro(solvo)thermal reactions of Cu(NO3)2·2.5H2O or Zn(NO3)2·6H2O with 1,3-H2bdc provided two structurally different coordination polymers; a 2D network “metallacalixarene” based on the paddlewheel-type cluster with the formula [Cu(1,3-bdc)·H2O]·H2O (1) and a 3D framework [Zn(1,3-bdc)] (2), respectively. The use of a base was unnecessary in this synthesis; however, the presence of benzene played a crucial role in the crystallization...
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Copper and cobalt co-doped ceria as an anode catalyst for DIR-SOFCs fueled by biogas
PublicationThe nanocrystalline compounds of Co and Cu co-doped ceria (with up to 20 mol.% of dopants) were fabricated by the reverse microemulsion synthesis method. They were deposited in a form of layers on the surface of SOFC anode in an aim to act as electrochemically active materials for biogas reforming process. Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy was used to analyze a composition of outlet gases simultaneously with the tests of...
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The XRD diffraction patterns of Ce0.9M0.1O2 prepared using the reverse microemulsion method
Open Research DataThe dataset includes XRD patterns of Ce0.9M0.1O2 (where M=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) nanopowders prepared using the reverse microemulsion method. The powders were precipitated from organic-based solution using tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH). After the precipitation, the sediment was centrifuged and rinsed with alcohol several times. Precursors powder...
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Towards classification of patients based on surface EMG data of temporomandibular joint muscles using self-organising maps
PublicationThe study considers the need for an effective method of classification of patients with a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). The self-organising map method (SOM) was applied to group patients and used together with the cross-correlation approach to interpret the processed (rectified and smoothed by using root mean square (RMS) algorithm) surface electromyography signal (sEMG) obtained from testing the muscles (two temporal...
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Optymalizacja zasobów chmury obliczeniowej z wykorzystaniem inteligentnych agentów w zdalnym nauczaniu
PublicationRozprawa dotyczy optymalizacji zasobów chmury obliczeniowej, w której zastosowano inteligentne agenty w zdalnym nauczaniu. Zagadnienie jest istotne w edukacji, gdzie wykorzystuje się nowoczesne technologie, takie jak Internet Rzeczy, rozszerzoną i wirtualną rzeczywistość oraz deep learning w środowisku chmury obliczeniowej. Zagadnienie jest istotne również w sytuacji, gdy pandemia wymusza stosowanie zdalnego nauczania na dużą skalę...
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Feature Reduction Using Similarity Measure in Object Detector Learning with Haar-like Features
PublicationThis paper presents two methods of training complexity reduction by additional selection of features to check in object detector training task by AdaBoost training algorithm. In the first method, the features with weak performance at first weak classifier building process are reduced based on a list of features sorted by minimum weighted error. In the second method the feature similarity measures are used to throw away that features...
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Big Data and the Internet of Things in Edge Computing for Smart City
PublicationRequests expressing collective human expectations and outcomes from city service tasks can be partially satisfied by processing Big Data provided to a city cloud via the Internet of Things. To improve the efficiency of the city clouds an edge computing has been introduced regarding Big Data mining. This intelligent and efficient distributed system can be developed for citizens that are supposed to be informed and educated by the...
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Marcin Wekwejt dr inż.
PeopleMarcin Wekwejt, absolwent studiów inżynierskich w inż. biomedycznej (2016; Politechnika Bydgoska im. J. i J. Śniadeckich & Collegium Medicum im. L. Rydygiera), studiów magisterskich w inż. mechaniczno-medycznej (2018; Politechnika Gdańska & Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny) oraz studiów doktoranckich w dyscyplinie inż. materiałowej (2021, Politechnika Gdańska). Uzyskał z wyróżnieniem stopień naukowy doktora nauk inżynieryjno-technicznych...
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Nanosized Carbon Black Combined with Ni2O3 as “Universal” Catalysts for Synergistically Catalyzing Carbonization of Polyolefin Wastes to Synthesize Carbon Nanotubes and Application for Supercapacitors
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Electrochemical Characteristics of Discrete, Uniform, and Monodispersed Hollow Mesoporous Carbon Spheres in Double‐Layered Supercapacitors
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Biomass-derived robust three-dimensional porous carbon for high volumetric performance supercapacitors
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Multifunctional nitrogen-doped nanoporous carbons derived from metal–organic frameworks for efficient CO2 storage and high-performance lithium-ion batteries
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Large-Scale and Low-Cost Motivation of Nitrogen-Doped Commercial Activated Carbon for High-Energy-Density Supercapacitor
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A dual-control strategy based on electrode material and electrolyte optimization to construct an asymmetric supercapacitor with high energy density
PublicationMetal-organic frames (MOFs) are regarded as excellent candidates for supercapacitors that have attracted much attention because of their diversity, adjustability and porosity. However, both poor structural stability in aqueous alkaline electrolytes and the low electrical conductivity of MOF materials constrain their practical implementation in supercapacitors. In this study, bimetallic CoNi-MOF were synthesized to enhance the electrical...
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Redox property switching in MOFs with open metal sites for improved catalytic hydrogenation performance
PublicationIn this study, a decompression-thermalization strategy was utilized for a Cu-containing metal-organic framework (MOF) to tune its redox and catalytic hydrogenation properties. Remarkably, at just 120 °C, open metal sites (OMSs) were successfully constructed by removing coordinated solvent molecules to generate the daughter MOF-120. The tailored redox property of MOF-120 is correlated with the presence of OMSs. Compared with the...
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Tuning matrix-vector multiplication on GPU
PublicationA matrix times vector multiplication (matvec) is a cornerstone operation in iterative methods of solving large sparse systems of equations such as the conjugate gradients method (cg), the minimal residual method (minres), the generalized residual method (gmres) and exerts an influence on overall performance of those methods. An implementation of matvec is particularly demanding when one executes computations on a GPU (Graphics...
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Experimental and Computational Analysis of the Ship Propeller in Open Water Conditions for Inclined Flow
PublicationThe paper presents the results of computational analyses simulating the open water tests of ship propeller in inclined flow. The results of computations are compared with the results of corresponding experimental analyses carried out in the towing tank of Ship Design and Research Centre (CTO S.A.). The object of the research was the model propeller identified as CP469. The aim of the study was to validate the results of numerical...
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Badanie lipolizy ogrzewanego oleju rzepakowego i wyizolowanej z niego frakcji niepolarnej
PublicationPorównano przebieg hydrolizy (lipolizy) oleju rzepakowego nieogrzewanego, ogrzewanego (240oC, 4h) i wyizolowanej z niego frakcji niepolarnej. Reakcję hydrolizy prowadzono w obecności lipazy trzustkowej w czasie 3, 5 i 10 min., stosując metodę Brockerhoffa. Produkty lipolizy rozdzielano metodą preparatywnej CCW, oznaczano ich skład procentowy oraz skład kwasów tłuszczowych triacylogliceroli, które nie uległy hydrolizie. Stwierdzono,...
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Building culture written into the landscape – how to read spatial tradition
PublicationThe article presents a discussion on the experimenting with material leading to practical so-lutions in building structure in the context of the tradition of the place. It sketches out the practical aspects of creation of space while working with different local materials during the intensive workshops within the Structures in Building Culture IP programme. This kind of unique possibility to practice raw materials gives also the...
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Investigations of the Methods of Time Delay Measurement of Stochastic Signals Using Cross-correlation with the Hilbert Transform
PublicationThe article presents the results of simulation studies of four methods of estimating time delay for random signals using cross-correlation with the Hilbert Transform. Selected models of mutually delayed stochastic signals were used in the simulations, corresponding to the signals obtained from scintillation detectors in radioisotope measurements of liquid-gas two-phase flow. Standard deviations of the values of the individual functions...
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Wettability of Horizontal Stainless Steel Tube by Nanofluid Droplets
PublicationThe goal of the present work was the experimental determination of the contact angle of three nanofluids, i.e. water-Al2O3, water-Cu and water-TiO2 on horizontal stainless steel tube of 1.6 mm OD. Of particular interest was the effect of nanoparticle concentration (0.01%, 0.1%, and 1% by weight) on droplet contact angle.
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Wettability of Horizontal Stainless Steel Tube by Nanofluid Droplets
PublicationThe goal of the present work was the experimental determination of the contact angle of three nanofluids, i.e. water-Al2O3, water-Cu and water-TiO2 on horizontal stainless steel tube of 1.6 mm OD. Of particular interest was the effect of nanoparticle concentration (0.01%, 0.1%, and 1% by weight) on droplet contact angle.
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Wpływ temperatury suszenia osadów ściekowych na specjację wybranych metali ciężkich
PublicationPrzedstawiono wpływ temperatury suszenia osadów ściekowych na zmiany specjacji metali ciężkich (Zn, Cu, Cd, Pb) oraz określono stopień mobilności metali ciężkich w aspekcie ich późniejszego zagospodarowania. Ekstrakcja sekwencyjna metali ciężkich została wykonana wg schematu Tessier'a.
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X-ray diffraction (XRD) of silica-coated bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) and gadolinium oxide (Gd2O3) structures
Open Research DataData contain results from X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements of pristine Bi2O3 and Gd2O3 structures using Aeris diffractometer (Malvern Panalytical, Malvern, UK) with Cu-Kα radiation (λ = 1.544 Å)
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X-ray diffraction (XRD) of silica-coated bismuth oxide/gadolinium oxide (Bi2O3+Gd2O3) structures
Open Research DataData contain results from X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements of pristine Bi2O3 and Gd2O3 structures using Aeris diffractometer (Malvern Panalytical, Malvern, UK) with Cu-Kα radiation (λ = 1.544 Å)
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XRD patterns of the V2O5 nanorods after thermal treatment under reducing atmosphere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of V2O5 nanorods after thermal treatment under a reducing atmosphere. Samples were annealed at 450C for 2, 20, and 40h under a reducing atmosphere (94% Ar, 6% H2).
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SEM examination of surface layer of C45 steel after grinding on defferent depth
Open Research DataFerrite examination for the medium carbon structural steel with low content of Mn, Si, Cu, Cr and Ni after its grinding to a depth of 2 µm, 8 µm, 14 µm and 20 µm, at constant wheel circumferential speed of vs = 25 m/s and constant feed rate vft = 1 m/min. It was shown that the grinding of C45 steel causes strong work hardening of ferrite in surface...
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Accumulation and fate of selected heavy metals in biological wastewater treatment system
PublicationBadano akumulację oraz stopień usuwania metali ciężkich (Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn) w systemie biologicznego oczyszczania ścieków. Porównano zawartość wybranych metali w ściekach surowych i oczyszczonych, a także ich stężenie w osadzie czynnym przed i po beztlenowej stabilizacji.
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The topography of as-quenched and heat treated 58(2Bi2O3-V2O5)-42SrB4O7 glasses measured with confocal microscope
Open Research DataThe topography of as-quenched and heat treated 58(2Bi2O3-V2O5)-42SrB4O7 glasses measured with confocal microscope.
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Influence of Different Nanometals Implemented in PMMA Bone Cement on Biological and Mechanical Properties
PublicationCemented arthroplasty is a common process to fix prostheses when a patient becomes older and his/her bone quality deteriorates. The applied cements are biocompatible, can transfer loads, and dampen vibrations, but do not provide antibacterial protection. The present work is aimed at the development of cement with antibacterial effectivity achieved with the implementation of nanoparticles of different metals. The powders of Ag,...
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XRD patterns of ammonium vanadate nanocrystals
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of ammonium vanadate nanobelts obtained by the hydrothermal method with different conditions. The results show that the structure and phase compositions of samples dependent on reaction conditions.
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XRD patterns of VO2 and V6O13 nanostructures
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of VO2 and V6O13 thin films deposited on a silicon substrate. The as-prepared thin films were annealing under a reducing atmosphere (94% Ar, 6% H2) at 500, 600 and 700C for 10h.
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XRD patterns of V2O5 thin film morphology dependent on substrate types
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of the V2O5 thin film structure dependent on substrate types. The as-prepared thin films were deposited on alumina, zirconium, zirconium oxide and metallic vanadium substrate, then was annealing under an oxidizing atmosphere at 600C for 10h.
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XRD patterns of V2O5 nanostructures
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the XRD patterns of vanadium pentaoxide nanostructures obtained by the sol-gel with different annealing temperatures under synthetic air. The results show that crystallinity dependent on the annealing temperature.
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The 3d Ce XPS spectra of Ce0.9M0.1O2
Open Research DataThe dataset consists of 3d Ce XPS of Ce0.9M0.1O2 where (M=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu). X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy analysis (XPS) was performed using X-ray photoelectron spectrometer Omnicron NanoTechnology with 128-channel collector. XPS measurements were undertaken in ultra-high vacuum conditions, below 1.1x10-8 mbar. Photoelectrons were excited by an...