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prof. dr hab. inż. Kazimierz Darowicki
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Rok 2016
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Metody oczyszczenia i zabezpieczenia antykorozyjnego ocynkowanych elementów balustrad i konstrukcji balkonów w budynkach mieszkalnych GTBS
PublikacjaDokonano oglądu stanu obecnego pomalowanych elementów balustrad i konstrukcji balkonów budynków mieszkalnych GTBS przy ulicach Wilanowskiej 10 i Jeleniogórskiej 9 oraz 19 w Gdańsku jako reprezentatywnych przykładów odspojeń warstw farby na powierzchni ocynkowanej. Opisano mechanizm i przyczyny wystąpienia wad. Zaproponowano metody oczyszczenia powierzchni ze starych powłok, przygotowania podłoża pod nowe wymalowania i warunki...
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Opracowanie systemu monitorowania korozji instalacji podstawowej Alkilacji HF w celu bieżącej oceny zagrożenia korozyjnego instalacji
PublikacjaWykonano analizę stanu zagrożenia korozyjnego instalacji alkilacji HF w PKN Orlen S.A. Wytypowano miejsca które powinny zostać objęte systemem monitorowania korozji. Zaprojektowano śluzę korozyjną. Dokonano oceny merytorycznej oraz finansowej różnych rozwiązań systemów monitorowania korozji
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Performance of zinc-rich coatings evaluated using AFM-based electrical properties imaging
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of investigation of polyvinyl zinc-rich coating exposed to 97% relativehumidity atmosphere for 40 days. Condition of the coating and evolution of its protective properties weredetermined with the novel AFM-based approach capable of providing surface profiles, local dc currentmaps as well as local impedance spectra. The proposed technique allowed insight into the local changesof coating topography...
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Research on causes of corrosion in the municipal water supply system
PublikacjaThis paper presents results of failure analysis study to characterize the corrosion damage that occurred in the water supply system in Krakow. This analysis includes: electrochemical noise, linear polarization and resistometric measurements. Water aggressiveness of four water intakes was defined using Langelier and Ryznar indices. Results from this indices did not reveal the causes of considerable corrosion losses in water systems....
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Restoration and preservation of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp
PublikacjaThe objective of this study was to assess the present state of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The poles were subjected to renovation about 10 years ago. After this time some deficiencies of applied renovation method were noticed. Cracks appeared between fresh and original part of concrete cover. Analysis of the reasons of these failures...
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Restoration and preservation of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp
PublikacjaThe objective of this study was to assess the present state of the reinforced concrete poles of fence at the former Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp. The poles were subjected to renovation about 10 years ago. After this time some deficiencies of applied renovation method were noticed. Cracks appeared between fresh and original part of concrete cover. Analysis of the reasons of these failures...
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Study on surface termination of boron-doped diamond electrodes under anodic polarization in H2SO4 by means of dynamic impedance technique
PublikacjaAnodic oxidation is a popular way to modify termination bonds at boron doped diamond electrodes altering their electrochemical and physicochemical properties. Our studies, performed with dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technique, supported with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and ellipsometry analysis prove its utility in continuous on-line monitoring of impedance changes on the electrode surface under polarization...
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System pomiaru szybkości korozji metodą polaryzacji liniowej w zbiorniku zatłaczającym wodę złożową oraz systemu wody morskiej na platformie wydobywczej Baltic Beta
PublikacjaWykonano analizę sprawności systemu monitorowania szybkości korozji na Platformie wydobywczej Baltic Beta. Dokonano niezbędnych czynności, które umożliwiły ponowne uruchomienie systemu. Przedstawiono rejestry szybkości korozji w okresie od 01.01.2015 do 24.11.2016
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Wyjaśnienie przyczyn pocienienia rur w piecu technologicznym PC-1 na instalacji DRW II
PublikacjaWykonano analizę przyczyn korozji rur pieca instalacji DRW w oparciu o badania wizualne, SEM, EDX oraz literaturowe. W ciągu 5 lat eksploatacji nastąpiły znaczne ubytki korozyjne rur w wyniku procesów korozyjnych. Z uwagi na zbyt wysoką temperaturę rurek pieca nastąpił proces wysokotemperaturowego pylenia metalu.
Rok 2015
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Application of multisine nanoscale impedance microscopy to heterogeneous alloy surface investigations
PublikacjaIn the recent years atomic force microscopy is recognized as valuable tool for investigation of surficial features of construction materials. It concerns, among other things, studies of changes caused by such phenomena as galvanic corrosion, passivation associated with the growth of oxide layers, or sensitization of austenitic steels with the formation of carbide phases. In addition, atomic forcemicroscopy allows easy coupling...
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Assessment of protective properties of rubber lining in absorbers of flue gas desulphurization systems.
PublikacjaResults of research on degradation of rubber lining which is the main protection of absorbers in flue gas desulphurization (FGD) systems were presented. The power plant where the system operated is lignite-fired. Owing to measurements using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and gravimetric determination of water content in the lining, the areas of the system which are most exposed to degradation were shown. The results obtained...
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Electrical and mechanical characterization of two-phase alloys by means of scanning probe microscopy in dynamic impedance spectroscopy mode
PublikacjaDynamic impedance spectroscopy, evaluated for measuring non-stationary systems, was used in combination with scanning probe microscope. Using this approach, localized impedance measurements in the AFM contact mode could be carried out. Additionally, impedance–force curves were made at each phase of investigated materials to illustrate the relation between impedance and the force applied to a probe. Therefore, correlation of electrical...
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Evidence for solid state electrochemical degradation within a small molecule OLED
PublikacjaAcridone derivative have been synthesised and used as OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) emitters which were found to be electroactive. Electrochemical investigations showed a side reaction takes place inside an active layer which diminished the overall device efficiency. By using a dopant and host active layer architecture, the formation of the by product was removed. The by-product was identified as a σ-dimer formed inside an...
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Formation of Highly Conductive Boron-Doped Diamond on TiO2 Nanotubes Composite for Supercapacitor or Energy Storage Devices
PublikacjaIn the present paper, we report the phenomena of the formation of the novel composite nanostructures based on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) over-grown by thin boron-doped diamond (BDD) film produced in Microwave Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PE MWCVD). The TiO2 nanotube array overgrown by boron-doped diamond immersed in 0.1 M NaNO3 can deliver high specific capacitance of 7.46 mF cm−2. The composite electrodes were characterized...
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Impedance monitoring of fuel cell stacks
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Impedance monitoring of fuel cell stacks
PublikacjaThis paper presents an innovative, electrochemical impedance method for monitoring of electrochemical behaviour of a multi-cell, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) device. This method not only provides classical voltage changes at successive cells but also allows their detailed impedance behaviour to be presented. Impedance characteristics of individual cells within a fuel cell stack (depending on actual operating conditions) are...
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Improved surface coverage of an optical fibre with nanocrystalline diamond by the application of dip-coating seeding
PublikacjaGrowth processes of diamond thin films on the fused silica optical fibres (10 cm in length) were investigated at various temperatures. Fused silica pre-treatment by dip-coating in a dispersion consisting of detonation nanodiamond (DND) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was applied. Nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) films were deposited on the fibres using the microwave plasma assisted chemical vapour deposition...
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Instantaneous impedance monitoring of AA 7075 aluminum alloy corrosion in borate buffer with admixed chloride ions
PublikacjaThe study presents a research capabilities of Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (DEIS) as a tool used for instantaneous on-line monitoring of corrosion processes on the example of AA 7075 aluminum alloy. A borate buffer with admixed chloride ions in a quantity ranging from 0.05 to 25 mM was used to represent different types of corrosion attack. The surface of samples specimens was evaluated before and after the tests...
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Method of sacrificial anode dual transistor-driving in stray current field
PublikacjaIn order to control a magnesium anode in a stray current interference field, a dual transistor driving system has been proposed. It consisted of a combination of PNP and NPN transistors. Dual transistor driven system and direct anode to cathode connection were electrochemically tested in 3% NaCl solution. The dual transistor driven system increased the anode efficiency and reduced hydrogen evolution and the risk of embrittlement....
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Ocena techniczna określająca stan i efektywność zabezpieczenia antykorozyjnego w postaci ochrony katodowej obiektów PPPP „NAFTOPORT” sp. z o.o.
PublikacjaDokonano oceny skuteczności ochrony katodowej realizowanej za pomocą anod galwanicznych w Bazie Przeładunku Paliw Płynnych w Porcie Północnym w Gdańsku na następujących obiektach: zapory przeciwrozlewowe, stanowiska przeładunkowe, estakady rurociągów, pomosty, dalby cumownicze i odbojowe, monitory p.poż. Oceny dokonano na podstawie wykonanych pomiarów potencjału polaryzowanych katodowo obiektów.
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Protection of bridges against stray current corrosion
PublikacjaA case study of Siennicki Bridge stray current corrosion hazard is presented. A corrosion risk was caused by incorrectly designed tram line traction which goes over the bridge. No dielectric insulation between running rails and bridge steel construction was used. A variety of protection methods against stray currents are described. Characteristics of the endangered bridge were described. Impressed current cathodic protection system...
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The protection and monitoring of a distribution piping network for potable water supply
PublikacjaPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to implement the corrosion protection method for steel pipes used in a municipal water-pipe network. Results of an inhibitor protection system installed on the system are presented. Inhibitor protection was required due to the high corrosivity of the water collected by a surface intake, which had resulted in a large number of failures and low water quality, due to the presence of corrosion...
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Weryfikacja dokumentacji technicznej systemu ochrony katodowej rurociągu paliwowego
PublikacjaZweryfikowano dokumentację techniczną systemu ochrony katodowej rurociągu paliwowego
Rok 2014
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Analiza działania substancji chemicznej na elementy sprzętu elektronicznego
PublikacjaW pracy dokonano analizy działania czynnika chłodniczego oraz środka gaśniczego, a także współoddziaływania obydwu powyższych na korozyjność elementów elektronicznych
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Analiza weryfikująca poprawność istniejącego układu ochrony przed korozją i osadami instalacji DRW4 w kontekście obecnych warunków pracy instalacji
PublikacjaCelem pracy były pomiary korozyjności kondensatów pochodzących z kolumny destylacyjnej z dodatkiem neutralizatora oraz inhibitora korozji, ponadto przeprowadzono badania SEM i EDX produktów korozji pochodzących z rurek chłodnicy powietrznej. Wykazano, że znacznie większą agresywnością charakteryzują się kondensaty które pochodzą z przerobu ropy naftowej zawierającą slopy.
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Application of dynamic impedance spectroscopy to scanning probe microscopy.
PublikacjaDynamic impedance spectroscopy, designed for measuring nonstationary systems, was used in combination with scanning probe microscopy. Using this approach, impedance mapping could be carried-out simultaneously with topography scanning. Therefore, correlation of electrical properties with particular phases of an examined sample was possible. The sample used in this study was spheroidal graphite cast iron with clearly defined phases...
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Application of Dynamic Impedance Spectroscopy to Scanning Probe Microscopy
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Determination of causes of accelerated local corrosion of austenitic steels in water supply systems
PublikacjaThis paper concerns an inspection of a water supply system, made of AISI 304 steel, which showed signs of local corrosion at the weld. Such corrosion caused material perforation after very short periods of operation. It was revealed that steel was sensitised during the welding process. It was also proven that chromium micro-segregation occurred in the alloy leading to galvanic cell formation which initialised the process of pitting...
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Determination of pseudocapacitance chan ges of nickel oxide NiO electrode with use of dynamic electrochemical impedancje spectroscopy
PublikacjaThe electrochemical capacitors (ECs) are attractive energy storage devices which can be applied in many electronic products (e.g., cameras, laptops, cell phones) or hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). The energy storage in ECs is based on capacitive (the electrical double layer charging/discharging) and pseudocapacitive (additional charge provided by faradic reaction) phenomena. Considering the electrodes exhibiting pseudocapacitance,...
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Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (DEIS) as a Tool for Analyzing Surface Oxidation Processes on Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes
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Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (DEIS) as a Tool for Analyzing Surface Oxidation Processes on Boron-Doped Diamond Electrodes
PublikacjaSurface oxidation processes play a key role in understanding electrochemical properties of boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes. The type of surface termination groups, which create the potential window of electrolytic water stability or hydrophobicity, influences such properties. In this study the kinetics of oxidation process under anodic polarization were studied in situ by means of Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy...
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Dynamic Nanoimpedance Characterization of the Atomic Force Microscope Tip-Surface Contact
PublikacjaNanoimpedance measurements, using the dynamic impedance spectroscopy technique, were carried out during loading and unloading force of a probe on three kinds of materials of different resistivity. These materials were: gold, boron-doped diamond, and AISI 304 stainless steel. Changes of impedance spectra versus applied force were registered and differences in the tip-to-sample contact character on each material were revealed. To...
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Effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA 7075 aluminum alloys
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Effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA7075 aluminum alloys
PublikacjaThe microstructure of aluminum alloys plays a key role in their corrosion resistance. In particular, the presence of intermetallic precipitates differing in the potential from the alloy matrix induces local corrosion. The study presents the effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA 7075 aluminum alloy. Various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques were used to examine the changes occurring in the...
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Ekspertyza oddziaływania napowietrznych linii wysokiego napięcia
PublikacjaWykonano obliczeń oddziaływania linii 400kV i 110kV na gazociągi DN500, DN400 i DN100 w miejscach ich kolizji oraz wyznaczono gęstości upływających prądów przez jednostkowy defekt o powierzchni 1cm^2.
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EVALUATION OF CAUSES OF CORROSION OF PLATE HEATEXCHANGER
PublikacjaPrzeprowadzono analizę zniszczeń korozyjnych wykrytych na płycie wymiennika ciepła stosowanego do chłodzenia silnika głównego statku. Stwierdzono obecność wżerów korozyjnych oraz korozji szczelinowej. Przedstawiono możliwe przyczyny wystąpienia w.w. uszkodzeń.
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Implementation and Validation of Multisinusoidal, Fast Impedance Measurements in Atomic Force Microscope Contact Mode
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Implementation and Validation of Multisinusoidal, Fast Impedance Measurements in Atomic Force Microscope Contact Mode.
PublikacjaThis study presents a novel approach to impedance measurements. The methodology discussed is limited to contact in the sample-probe system under ambient conditions without the presence of electrolyte. Comparison with results of direct and alternating current measurements for well-defined metallic surfaces are made. In spite of idealization related to the type of contact examined, the proposed technique provides an improvement of...
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Influence of water salinity on corrosion risk - the case of the southern Baltic Sea coast.
PublikacjaWater corrosivity in Gdansk Bay, Poland, the southern part of the Baltic Sea, was investigated. The analysed region is heavily industrialized, and the coastline is very diverse. Twenty-seven test points along the coastline were selected. Water parameters such as salinity, total dissolved solids content, resistivity, conductivity, oxygenation, pH and corrosion rate were determined. The results of the investigation are presented....
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Local impedance imaging of boron-doped polycrystalline diamond thin films
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Local impedance imaging of boron-doped polycrystalline diamond thin films
PublikacjaLocal impedance imaging (LII) was used to visualise surficial deviations of AC impedances in polycrystalline boron-doped diamond (BDD). The BDD thin film electrodes were deposited onto the highly doped silicon substrates via microwave plasma-enhanced CVD. The studied boron dopant concentrations, controlled by the [B]/[C] ratio in plasma, ranged from 1 × 1016 to 2 × 1021 atoms cm−3. The BDD films displayed microcrystalline structure,...
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Local properties of organic coatings close to glass transition temperature
PublikacjaAcrylic coating applied on copper substrate has been investigated at different temperatures starting from the ambient one up to the level above the glass transition temperature. Its local topographic and electric properties have been examined with the atomic force microscopy (AFM) based approach including dc current mapping and local impedance spectroscopy. The local findings have been compared with the information from global...
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Method of sacrificial anode transistor-driving in cathodic protection system
PublikacjaA magnesium anode driving system has been proposed. A PNP driving transistor has been used. Electrochemical testing in 3%NaCl, results and comparison of the driving system and classic direct anode to cathode connection are presented. The driving system reduced the protection current and stabilized the working conditions of the anode. Higher anode efficiency was achieved. Overprotection and hydrogen embrittlement threats were prevented...
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Multivariate analysis of impedance data obtained for coating systems of varying thickness applied on steel
PublikacjaElectrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) has proven to be a valuable test method for the electrochemical characterization of protective coatings on metals. The common way of analysis in impedance spectroscopy is to model the impedance spectrum by means of an equivalent circuit and to extract the quantity of interest using optimization techniques. A model, corresponding to the behavior of the sample under testing, is important...
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Pomiary skuteczności ochrony katodowej stanowiska przeładunkowego T1 w Bazie Przeładunku Paliw Płynnych w Porcie Północnym w Gdańsku.
PublikacjaWykonano pomiary potencjału oraz określono skuteczność działania ochrony katodowej stalowych konstrukcji podwodnych na nowo wybudowanym stanowisku przeładunkowym T1 przy falochronie wewnętrznym północnym w Bazie Przeładunku Paliw Płynnych w Porcie Północnym w Gdańsku.
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Simultaneous impedance and volumetric studies and additionally potentiodynamic polarization measurements of molasses as a carbon steel corrosion inhibitor in 1M hydrochloric acid solution
PublikacjaThe inhibition effect of molasses on the corrosion of low carbon steel in 1M hydrochloric acid solution was investigated by volumetric and electrochemical measurements. Potentiodynamic polarization and dynamic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (DEIS) results were obtained and compared with to those, obtained with the hydrogen evolution technique. All results indicate that molasses functioned as a good inhibitor in 1M hydrochloric...
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WYKONANIE BADAŃ I POMIARÓW POWŁOK ANTYKOROZYJNYCH ZABEZPIECZAJĄCYCH ELEMENTY METALOWE KONSTRUKCJI STALOWYCH, APARATÓW I URZĄDZEŃ INSTALACJI ODZYSKU OPARÓW BENZYN W BAZIE PALIW GRUPY LOTOS S.A. w POZNANIU
PublikacjaPrzeprowadzono inspekcję powłok malarskich na konstrukcji odzysku oparów w bazie Paliw Płynnych Grupy Lotos. Na podstawie wyników inspekcji przedstawiono wnioski i zalecenia związane ze stanem powłok i ich ewentualną naprawą.
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Zbadanie środowiska korozyjnego oraz jego wpływu na rozkład, wielkość i głębokość wżerów korozyjnych rur.
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki oceny wizualnej rurociągów składowanych w okolicy Warszawy. Stwierdzono występowanie korozji galwanicznej w wyniku tworzenia się ogniw zmiennego napowietrzenia. Obserwacje poparto badaniami laboratoryjnymi.
Rok 2013
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A measurement system for nonlinear surface spectroscopy with an atomic force microscope during corrosion process monitoring
PublikacjaIn addition to traditional imaging the surface, atomic force microscopy (AFM) enables wide variety of additional measurements. One of them is higher harmonic imaging. In tapping mode the nonlinear contact between tip and specimen results in higher frequency vibrations. More information available from the higher harmonics analysis proves to be helpful for more detailed imaging. Such visualization is espe-cially useful for heterogeneous...
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Amperometric sensing of chemical oxygen demand at glassy carbon and silicon electrodes modified with boron-doped diamond
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