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Optical recognition elements: macrocyclic imidazole chromoionophores entrapped in silica xerogel
PublicationMaterials containing new chromoionophores consisting of crown residue and azole moiety as partsof macrocycles were encapsulated by the sol-gel procedure in silica xerogel matrices and proposed aschemical recognition elements especially for such metal ions as Li+, Cs+ and Cu2+. Action of these recognition elements is in principle based on changes of reflectance. The recognition elements containing 21-membered chromogenic...
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Silica xerogel–hydrogen peroxide composites: Their morphology, stability, and antimicrobial activity
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Silica xerogel-hydrogen peroxide composite: their morphology, stability, and antimicrobial activity
PublicationOpracowano metody otrzymywania stabilnego kompozytu złożonego z kserożelu krzemionkowego i nadtlenku wodoru w szerokim zakresie stężeń H2O2. Przeprowadzono charakterystykę otrzymanego kompozytu. W szczególności określono morfologię kompozytu, stabilność termiczną oraz dokonano oceny właściwości bakteriobójczych preparatu.
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Optical recognition elements. Macrocyclic imidazole chromoionophores entrapped in silica xerogel
PublicationNowe chromojonofory zawierające fragment eteru koronowego i resztę azolu zostały unieruchomione w krzemionkowej matrycy żelowej metodą zol-żel i zbadane jako optyczne elementy rozpoznające kationy Li+,Cs+, Cu2+. Elementy optyczne oparte na 21-członowych pochodnych imidazolu i 4-metyloimidazolu rozpoznawały jony Li+ w roztworze wodnym. Wyznaczono parametry g i A na podstawie badań EPR dla kompleksów 18-członowej i 21-członowej pochodnej...
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The dynamic thermal properties of aerogel-incorporated concretes
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Silica-templated three-dimensional graphene xerogels
PublicationMost porous carbons require the uniform pore size distribution therefore many approaches have been applied to template the carbon scaffolds and among them the use of silica particles is the easiest and the most effective. After discovering of graphene, the whole family of new carbon nanomaterials arose and one of the promising materials is graphene xerogel (GX) with a three-dimensional, highly porous structure. This monograph reviews...
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In-vitro controlled release of doxorubicin from silica xerogels
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SILICA AEROGEL TOWARDS ANODES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
PublicationAn increasing demand for electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices stimulates progress in research on electrode and electrolyte materials. In the field of electrodes materials, silicon is the one of the most promising anode materials for Li-ion batteries. However silicon has the drastic volume variation (around 3 times lower on extraction) during insertion and extraction of lithium ions. As an alternative, nanocomposites...
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Nitridation of SiO2-B2O3 aerogels
PublicationWytworzono azotowane aerożele SiO2-B2O3 o różnym składzie procentowym. Zmierzono ich powierzchnię właściwą oraz określono zawartość azotu. Zbadano produkty azotowania aerożeli metodą spektroskopii w podczerwieni i porównano efektywność wprowadzania azotu do aerożeli SiO2-B2O3 oraz SiO2.
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Thermal and strength properties of lightweight concretes with the addition of aerogel particles
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Ionic transport in silica xerogels investigated by dynamic current voltagecharacteristics.
PublicationPodano wstępne rezultaty badania transportu ujemnych jonów w kserożelach Si02 w warunkach wysokiego gradientu temperatury w próbce, wywołanego jej ekstremalnie niską przewodnością cieplną. Uzyskane charakterystyki pozostają w zgodzie z przewidywaniami teoretycznymi. Na ich podstawie określono znak jonów, ich ruchliwość i energię aktywacji.
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Aggregation of Rhodamine 6G in titanium dioxide nanolayers and bulk xerogels
PublicationNanolayers and bulk xerogels of Rhodamine 6G (Rh6G) in titanium dioxide (Rh6G/TiO2) were prepared using the sol–gel method. The spectroscopic and structural properties of these two types of hybrid matrices were studied as a function of dye concentration. In both cases absorption, fluorescence and time resolved emission spectra show the formation of fluorescent aggregates. The observed stronger changes in characteristics of bulk...
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Luminescence properties of Eu3+ and Tb3+ doped silica-based xerogels
PublicationPure SiO2 xerogels and SiO2 xerogels containing SrF2: Eu3+/: Tb3+ crystals were prepared using sol-gel method. Luminescent spectra showed excitation and emission peaks characteristic to Eu3+ and Tb3+ 4f - 4f transitions. ET Tb3+→Eu3+ has been observed. XRD pattern of SiO2 matrix confirmed lack of long range order. Patterns of SiO2-SrF2:Eu3+ and SiO2-SrF2:Tb3+ showed peaks corresponding to SrF2. SEM images have shown agglomerates...
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Correlation between physicochemical properties of doxorubicin-loaded silica/polydimethylsiloxane xerogel and in vitro release of drug
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Synthesis and in vitro characterization of freeze-dried doxorubicin-loaded silica xerogels
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Electrochemical Activity of Electrode Material Consisting of Porous Copper and Silica Aerogel
PublicationElectrochemically obtained copper was combined with silica aerogel (SiO2ag). Obtained composite (SiO2@Cu/CuxOy) was tested as an electrode in contact with LiPF6 in EC/DMC electrolyte. The electrochemical measurements showed the presence of complex redox couple activities of SiO2@Cu/CuxOy. This experiment was employed to help in understanding the carbon role used as an electric contact for silica in Li-Ion batteries and clarify...
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Usefulness of Mercury Porosimetry to Assess the Porosity of Cement Composites with the Addition of Aerogel Particles
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Processing of polymer‐derived, aerogel‐filled, SiC foams for high‐temperature insulation
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The Effect of PEG Concentration on the Release Rate of Cisplatin from PEG-Modified Silica Xerogels
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Novel inorganic xerogels doped with CaWO 4 :xDy: Synthesis, characterization and luminescence properties
PublicationA series of novel phosphors based on silica xerogel doped with CaWO4:xDy(III) with various concentration of dysprosium ion was synthesized over a temperature of 800 C. The thermal analysis, XRD measurement and spectroscopic investigations of these materials are presented in this study. Steady state luminescence, luminescence excitation spectra as well as emission spectra have been measured. Under the ultraviolet light, the prepared...
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The role of organic and mineral constituents on kerogen transformation ratio
PublicationThe main aim of this dissertation is to determine the role of mineral and organic matter constituents in kerogen transformation ratio. Practical aspects of the work include application of the results in the assessment of hydrocarbon production potential; to make process of hydrocarbon recovery more predictable consistent and efficient. The work used shale from the Vaca Muerta formation from the Nequen basin in Argentina. The formation...
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Kerogen to bitumen transformation with respect to host rock environment
PublicationResearch focuses on analyzing the role of rock constituents in kerogen transformation. It includes mineral and organic matter characterization, kerogen and bitumen isolation, quantification, and determination of the critical factors of transformation ratio concerning generating mobile versus less mobile hydrocarbons. The results indicate that the ratio mainly depends on the distribution and type of kerogen in the basin, and secondly...
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Synthesis and luminescence characteristics of Dy3+ ions in silica xerogels doped with Ln2−xDyx(WO4)3
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The bioactivity studies of drug-loaded mesoporous silica-polydimethylsiloxane xerogels using FTIR and SEM/XEDS
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Magnetic organic xerogels: efficient adsorbents for the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions
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Graphene oxide aerogels for adsorptive separation of aromatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes
PublicationEfficient separation of benzene and cyclohexane has critical importance for production of commodity chemicals, and is one of the most challenging separations in the industry. Physisorption by recyclable, porous solids has a significant potential in substituting energy-intensive azeotropic or extractive distillation methods. Reduced graphene oxide aerogels (rGOAs) are emerging materials holding great promise for connecting unique...
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Decomposition kinetics of vanadium xerogel powder
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the TGA curves of vanadium As-prepared xerogel powder with different heating rates. The information about sol synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Lightweight alkali-activated composites containing sintered fly ash aggregate and various amounts of silica aerogel
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Synthesis and modification of reduced graphene oxide aerogels for biofuel cell applications
PublicationWe have carried out the preparation of reduced graphene oxide aerogels using eco-friendly method that is based on the Hummers method of graphite oxidation without the use of NaNO3 that produces toxic gases. To obtain a porous 3D structure of reduced graphene oxide, we performed the hydrothermal reduction at elevated temperature. We also prepared the rGO aerogel/CNT composite using multiwalled carbon nanotubes as linkers. The rGO...
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Emission enhancement of Eu(III) and/or Tb(III) ions entrapped in silica xerogels with ZnO nanoparticles by energy transfer
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rezultaty wpływu domieszkowania nanocząsteczkami ZnO kserożeli krzemianowych zawierających jony Eu(III)i/lub Tb(III). Wzmocnienie emisji w kserożelach zawierających Tb(III) następowało na skutek wymiany energii między jonami Tb i nanocząsteczkami ZnO. Wzmocnienia takiego nie zaobserwowano w przypadku jonów Eu. Zaobserwowano również kwantowy efekt rozmiaru w przerwie energetycznej ZnO.
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Characteristics, Chemical Modification Processes as well as the Application of Silica and its Modified Forms
PublicationThe variety of chemical modifications of the surface of silica and its modified forms cause thesematerials to find a consistently wider scope of application. In the publication, the characteristicsof silica, silica gel, aerogel and xerogel are presented. The obtainment, application and propertiesof these materials are discussed. Methods of chemical modifications of surface structures withthe use of different chemical compounds...
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Gel glass transition in silica and nitrided silica aerogels experiment and computer modelling.
PublicationPrzedstawiono dane eksperymentalne i symulacje komputerowe metodą dynamiki molekularnej procesu densyfikacji do szkła aerożeli krzemianowych i azotowanych aerożeli krzemianowych.
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Comprehensive study on graphene hydrogels and aerogels synthesis and their ability of gold nanoparticles adsorption
PublicationGraphene hydrogels were prepared by ascorbic acid-assisted gelation of graphene oxide (GO) aqueous suspensions both in acidic and basic conditions. Different mass ratio of ascorbic acid (AA) to GO was used (namely 20:1 and 10:1). In order to eliminate the influence of AA on the final structure of hydrogels, samples without AA were prepared by a hydrothermal gelation of GO in an autoclave. An in-depth structural characterization...
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Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterial Consisting of Silica Aerogel & Carbon Tested as an Electrode in Non-Aqueous Media Containing Lithium Salt.
PublicationSilica aerogel (SiO2ag) was combined with carbonaceous material in the pyrolysis process of hydrocarbons. The obtained nanocomposite SiO2ag/C was amorphous, partially preserving the porous structure of SiO2ag. The specific surface area changes from 445.6 m2/g for pure SiO2ag to 205.52 m2/g SiO2ag/C. The 29Si MAS-NMR shows a three-dimensional matrix with silicon atoms connected to other silicon atoms by four...
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Conductive Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposite Foams Derived from a Cellulose/MWCNTs Aerogel Framework: Simultaneous Enhancement of Piezoresistance, Strength, and Endurance
PublicationHigh conductivity and excellent mechanical properties of composite polymers favors their application as piezoresistive strain sensors. Nonetheless, it is difficult to develop composite polymers with desirable piezoresistance, mechanicaland durable properties. Herein, we developed conductive cellulose/MWCNTs aerogel using the freeze-drying technique. Besides, we explored the application of the highly-sensitive piezoresistive polymer...
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Water Behavior of Aerogels Obtained from Chemically Modified Potato Starches during Hydration
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Thermal behavior of TeOx xerogel powder under different atmospheres
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the thermal behavior of the TeOx xerogel powder measured under different atmospheres. The material was obtained by the sol-gel method. The starting solution was prepared by mixing telluric acid (precursor) with thetraetylene glycol, water, and ethanol. The sol was obtained by vigorously stirring precursor solution...
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Thermal stability of vanadium xerogel powder under different atmpshere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the thermal behavior of the vanadium xerogel powder. The information about xerogel powder synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Thermal behaviour of vanadium xerogel powder under oxidizing atmosphere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the thermal behavior of the vanadium xerogel powder. The information about xerogel powder synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Changes in heat of vanadium xerogel powder under different atmosphere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the DSC curves of the vanadium xerogel powder. The information about xerogel powder synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Thermal behaviour of vanadium xerogel powder under argon atmosphere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the thermal behavior of the vanadium xerogel powder. The information about xerogel powder synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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An influence of molecular weight, deacetylation degree of chitosan xerogels on their antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity. Comparison of chitosan materials obtained using lactic acid and CO2 saturation.
PublicationThis paper presents a comparison of the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity against L929 cells of chitosan xerogels prepared by dissolving the polymer in a solution of lactic acid (LA) or carbonic acid (CO2) and then freeze-drying. There was no simple relationship between the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of the samples obtained using both techniques (LA and CO2). Chitosan materials obtained by the LA method in a...
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Thermal behaviour of vanadium xerogel powder under different inert atmosphere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the thermal behavior of the vanadium xerogel powder. The information about xerogel powder synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Nitrogen‐Doped Porous Graphene‐Based Aerogels toward Efficient Heavy Metal Ion Adsorption and Supercapacitor Applications
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Chemically reduced graphene oxide based aerogels - Insight on the surface and textural functionalities dependent on handling the synthesis factors
PublicationEfficient adjusting of reduced graphene oxide aerogels properties requires information about experimental factor-aerogel property relationship. In this work, the reduced graphene oxide aerogels surface and textural functionalities in relation to precursor concentration, gelation time and hydrogel freezing temperature were studied in detail, with the use of dynamic adsorption method of gaseous organic probes and experimental design....
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Thermal behaviour of vanadium xerogel powder and V2O5 nanorods under helium atmosphere
Open Research DataThe DataSet contains the results of the thermal behavior of the vanadium xerogel powder and V2O5 nanorods obtained at 650C. The information about xerogel powder and V2O5 nanorods synthesis is described in the Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Model odzieży ciepłochronnej z funkcją termoregulacji, wykorzystującej aerożel i materiały przemiany fazowej (PCM) – badania wstępne
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The influence of thermal conditions on V2O5 nanostructures prepared by sol-gel method
PublicationThis work presents the result of structure investigations ofV 2O5 nanorods grown from thin films and powders prepared by sol-gel method. To examine the best temperature of nanorods crystallization, thin films deposited by spin-coating method on quartz glass or silicon substrates and bulk xerogel powders were annealed at various temperatures ranging from 100∘C to 600∘C. The structure of the samples was characterized by X-ray diffraction...
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Highly sensitive large strain cellulose/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposite foams: From design to performance evaluation
PublicationAerogel-based polymer composite foams are promising for large strain piezoresistive sensors, but their aerogel skeleton is partially destroyed during the foaming process, limiting their sensitivity. Herein, the thermoplastic polyurethane was synthesized on the aerogel skeleton to obtain cellulose/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposite materials foamed with the aid of supercritical carbon...
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FTIR spectra and IGC chromatograms for chemically reduced graphene oxide aerogels (rGOA)
Open Research DataThe effect of selected synthesis parameters on reduced graphene oxide aerogels properties was investigated using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and dynamic adsorption method (Inverse Gas Chromatography, IGC). Samples were synthesized by sol-gel method by reduction induced self-assembly of graphene oxide. As a reductant l-ascorbic acid was used....