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Comparison between industrial and simulated textile wastewater treatment by AOPs – Biodegradability, toxicity and cost assessment
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Assessing the Impact of Chemical Loads from Agriculture Holdings on the Puck Bay Environment with the High-Resolution Ecosystem Model of the Puck Bay, Southern Baltic Sea
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Some coatings of high cavitation resistance produced by CO2 laser beam. XIV International Symposium on Gas Flow, Chemical Lasers and High Power Lasers.
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki badań odporności kawitacyjnej stali 2H13, 45 i żelaza Armco po laserowym stopowaniu ich powierzchni różnymi kompozycjami proszków Co, Mo, Ni, Mn i Cr, Ti. Wykazano różne własności kawitacyjne otrzymanych warstw w zależności od otrzymanej mikrostruktury.
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Środowiskowy dym tytoniowy - skład, oddziaływanie na organizm, problemy analityczne = Environmental tobacco smoke - chemical constituents, impact on human health, analytical problems
PublikacjaPalenie tytoniu jest przyczyną znacznego zanieczyszczenia powietrza wewnętrznego różnego typu pomieszczeń. Wiele związków chemicznych wydzielających się wraz z głównym i bocznym strumieniem dymu papierosowego wykazuje charakter rakotwórczy, a także wywołuje skutki toksyczne odległe w czasie. Różny stopień narażenia na szkodliwe składniki środowiskowego dymu tytoniowego obserwuje się zarówno u aktywnych, jak i biernych palaczy....
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The effect of Fe on chemical stability and oxygen evolution performance of high surface area SrTix-1FexO3-δ mixed ionic-electronic conductors in alkaline media
PublikacjaDevelopment of environmentally friendly, high performing oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts is an important research challenge. In this work, iron doped strontium titanates with a general formula SrTi1-xFexO3-δ (x = 0.35, 0.50, 0.70, 0.90, and 1.00) denoted as STFx, were synthesized via a solid state reaction technique and characterized in terms of oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysis in an alkaline electrolyte (0.1...
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Wpływ procesu suszenia osadów ściekowych na wybrane parametry fizykochemiczne = Influence of the drying process on selected physical and chemical properties od sewage sludge
PublikacjaCelem pracy było porównanie zmian właściwości fizykochemicznych w wyniku zastosowanego procesu suszenia osadów ściekowych. W badaniach wykorzystano osady ściekowe: odwodniony mechanicznie w prasach komorowych oraz wysuszony w suszarce bębnowej w spalarni osadów ściekowych GOŚ Gdynia-Dębogórze
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Occurrence of Surface Active Agents in the Environment
PublikacjaDue to the specific structure of surfactants molecules they are applied in different areas of human activity (industry, household). After using and discharging from wastewater treatment plants as effluent stream, surface active agents (SAAs) are emitted to various elements of the environment (atmosphere, waters, and solid phases), where they can undergo numerous physic-chemical processes (e.g., sorption, degradation) and freely...
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Fabrication and Study of BiNbO4 Ceramics
PublikacjaAim of the present research was to fabricate and study crystalline structure as well as dielectric properties of BiNbO4 ceramics. In the present study BiNbO4 ceramics was fabricated by solid state reaction from the mixture of simple oxides viz. Bi2O3, and Nb2O5. Stoichiometric mixture of the powders was thermally analyzed so parameters of the thermal treatment were determined. The EDS measurements proved conservation of the chemical...
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Laser-assisted approach for improved performance of Au-Ti based glucose sensing electrodes
PublikacjaThis paper focuses on the synthesis route and electrochemical properties of electrocatalytic material based on gold nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in a structured titanium template obtained via optimized anodization, chemical etching and laser processing. SEM inspection reveals the presence of Au NPs (60–90 nm in diameter) sited in the titanium foil cavities. Performed electrochemical measurements enable nomination of the set of working...
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The efficiency and technological reliability of biogenic compounds removal during long-term operation of a one-stage subsurface horizontal flow constructed wetland
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of a study of the efficiency and technological reliability of total nitrogen and total phosphorus removal during long term operation of a one-stage constructed wetland system with subsurface horizontal wastewater flow. The flow rate of the wastewater treatment plant was 1.2m3/d during the research period. Physical and chemical analyses of raw wastewater and treated effluent were carried out in the...
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Nanostructure of the laser-modified transition metal nanocomposites for water splitting
PublikacjaAlthough hydrogen is considered by many to be the green fuel of the future, nowadays it is primarily produced through steam reforming, which is a process far from ecological. Therefore, emphasis is being put on the development of electrodes capable of the efficient production of hydrogen and oxygen from water. To make the green alternative possible, the solution should be cost-efficient and well processable, generating less waste...
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Nitrofurazone Removal from Water Enhanced by Coupling Photocatalysis and Biodegradation
Publikacja(1) Background: Environmental contamination with antibiotics is particularly serious because the usual methods used in wastewater treatment plants turn out to be insufficient or ineffective. An interesting idea is to support natural biodegradation processes with physicochemical methods as well as with bioaugmentation with efficient microbial degraders. Hence, the aim of our study is evaluation of the effectiveness of different...
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The protective properties of graphene oxide coatings functionalized with phosphorus atoms.
PublikacjaRecently, electrophoretically deposited graphene oxide coatings are commonly applied as an anti-corrosion layer. However, improper adjustment of electrophoretic deposition (EPD) parameters as well as the hydrophilic nature of graphene oxide contribute to the formation of defects in the coatings and the increase in the wetting properties, respectively, and thus lead to a reduction of protective properties. The growth of wetting...
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Correlations between organic pollution indicators in municipal wastewater
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of a study of parameters used for determining the amount of organic pollutants in wastewater flowing into a collective wastewater treatment plant with a population equivalent of about 120 000 PE. The plant constituted part of a sewage system. Assays were performed for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (CODCr), permanganete index (CODMn) and total organic carbon (TOC). In addition,...
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams
PublikacjaThe use of shrimp waste to obtain chitosan (Ch) is an essential issue, considering a circular economy, waste management, and its application to environmentally friendly materials. In this study, northern prawn shells were utilized to obtain Ch, which could then be used for synthesizing chitosan-based polyurethane (PUR+Ch) foams with different Ch concentration. The chemical structure, morphology, hardness, thermal properties, viscoelastic...
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Study of the Layer-Type BST Thin Film with X-ray Diffraction and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
PublikacjaIn the present paper, results of X-ray photoelectron studies of electroceramic thin films of barium strontium titanate, Ba1xSrxTiO3 (BST), composition deposited on stainless-steel substrates are presented. The thin films were prepared by the sol-gel method. A spin-coating deposition of BST layers with different chemical compositions was utilized so the layer-type structure of (0-2) connectivity was formed. After the deposition,...
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Exploratory analysis and ranking of analytical procedures for short-chain chlorinated paraffins determination in environmental solid samples
PublikacjaShort-chain chlorinated paraffins are ones of the most recent chemical compounds that have been classified as persistent organic pollutants. They have various applications and are emitted to the environment. Despite the fact, that the content levels of these compounds in the environmental compartments should be monitored, there is still a lack of well-defined and validated analytical procedures, proposed or suggested by the national...
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DNA structure and integrity checkpoints in the cell cycle and their role in drug targeting and resistance of tumor cells to anticancer treatment
PublikacjaW artykule dokonaliśmy przeglądu literatury dotyczącej różnych typów uszkodzeń DNA indukowanych przez różne czynniki terapeutyczne w komórkach nowotworowych. Omówiliśmy także w jaki sposób aktywują różne typy punktów kontrolnych w cyklu komórkowym i w jaki sposób punkty te są regulowane przez inne szlaki sygnalizacji wewnątrzkomórkowej takie jak szlaki naprawy uszkodzeń DNA, stresu komórkowego i śmierci-przeżycia. W szczególności...
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Technological solutions to landfill management: Towards recovery of biomethane and carbon neutrality
PublikacjaInadequate landfill management poses risks to the environment and human health, necessitating action. Poorly designed and operated landfills release harmful gases, contaminate water, and deplete resources. Aligning landfill management with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reveals its crucial role in achieving various targets. Urgent transformation of landfill practices is necessary to address challenges like climate change,...
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Low-energy positron scattering from gas-phase tetrahydrofuran: A quantum treatment of the dynamics and a comparison with experiments
PublikacjaIn this paper we report new quantum calculations of the dynamics for low-energy positrons interacting with gaseous molecules of tetrahydrofuran. The new quantum scattering cross sections are differential and integral cross sections at collision energies between 1.0 and 25.0 eV and include a careful treatment of the additional effects on the scattering process brought about by the permanent dipole moment of the target molecule....
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Bibliometric analysis of artificial intelligence in wastewater treatment: Current status, research progress, and future prospects
PublikacjaWastewater treatment is an important topic for improving water quality and environmental protection, and artificial intelligence has become a powerful tool for wastewater treatment. This work provides research progress and a literature review of artificial intelligence applied to wastewater treatment based on the visualization of bibliometric tools. A total of 3460 publications from 2000 to 2023 were obtained from the Web of Science...
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Designing high-performance quasi-symmetrical solid oxide cells with a facile chemical modification strategy for Sr2Fe2−xWxO6−δ ferrites electrodes with in situ exsolution of nanoparticles
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Wpływ budowy chemicznej na zmiany właściwości mechanicznych i termomechanicznych elastomerów biopoliuretanowych = The influence of chemical structure on mechanical and thermomechanical properties of cast biopolyurethane elastomers
PublikacjaPrzedmiotem niniejszej pracy są elastomery biopoliuretanowe otrzymywane metodą dwuetapową, tzw. prepolimerową, z wykorzystaniem surowców bio-pochodnych. Zbadano wpływ różnych małocząsteczkowych przedłużaczy łańcucha prepolimerowego: 1,2-biopropanodiolu oraz 1,3-biopropanodiolu na strukturę chemiczną i właściwości mechaniczne (warunki statyczne i dynamiczne) elastomerów biopoliuretanowych. Ponadto, wykorzystano również inny surowiec...
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Multi-residue method for the determination of 16 recently used pesticides from various chemical groups in aqueous samples by using DI - SPME coupled with GC-MS
PublikacjaA simple and solvent-free multi-residue method has been optimized to determine 16 currently used pesticides from different chemical groups in aqueous samples. The extraction of analytes was carried out with direct immersion solid-phase microextraction (DI-SPME) and for the identification and quantitative determination gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was applied. Two commonly used adsorbent coatings have...
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Sources and composition of chemical pollution in Maritime Antarctica (King George Island), part 1: Sediment and water analysis for PAH sources evaluation in the vicinity of Arctowski station
PublikacjaThe paper presents a study regarding the identification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fresh waters and surface sediments on the western shore of Admiralty Bay over four sampling seasons from 2017 to 2018. The results were compared to literature data from 2016 to provide a more comprehensive image of the environmental fate of PAHs over the years. The highest value of Σ PAHs was 82.9 ng/L and 445 ng/g dw in water...
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Activity of Polish unifloral honeys against pathogenic bacteria and its correlation with colour, phenolic content, antioxidant capacity and other parameters.
PublikacjaThe use of honey as an antimicrobial agent gains importance due to often ineffectiveness of conventional treatment. However, activity of honey depends mainly on its botanical and geographical origin. To date, antimicrobial potential of Polish honeys has not yet been entirely investigated. In this study, 37 unifloral samples of 14 honey types (including rare varieties) from Poland were analysed and compared with manuka honey. The...
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Seeding enhancement for microcrystaline diamond layers growth on non-diamond substrates
PublikacjaThe present paper gives an overview on the possible methods of seeding substrates for diamond layers growth. Diamond in reason of his properties is very desirable material in microelectronic, biomedical and waste treatment sensors. Microcrystalline diamond for these applications must be grown on silicon substrate in microwave plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition (MPACVD). To grow diamond on non-diamond surface pre-growth...
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Antimicrobial resistance of fecal indicators in disinfected wastewater
PublikacjaThe main objective of the study was to assess the potential of three systems (UV irradiation, ozonation, and micro/ultrafiltration) operated in a pilot scale in removal of antimicrobial-resistant fecal bacteria from secondary effluent of the local wastewater treatment plant (700,000 population equivalent). The effectiveness of the processes was analysed using the removal ratio of fecal indicators (Escherichia coli and Enterococcus...
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Application of dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry for the determination of oxygenated volatile organic compounds in effluents from the production of petroleum bitumen
PublikacjaWepresent a new procedure for the determination of oxygenated volatile organic compounds in samples of postoxidative effluents from the production of petroleum bitumens using dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry. The eight extraction parameters were optimized for 43 oxygenated volatile organic compounds. The detection limits obtained ranged from 0.07 to 0.82 g/mL for most of the...
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Optimization of boron-doping process of titania nanotubes via electrochemical method toward enhanced photoactivity
PublikacjaIn this work, we were focused on the development of the electrochemical approach resulting in a stable boron doping of titania nanotubes. The doping procedure concerns anodic polarization of as-anodized titania in a H3BO3 solution acting as n boron precursor. The series of attempts were taken in order to elaborate the most beneficial doping conditions. The parameters of electrochemical doping allowing to obtain boron-doped titania...
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Magnetic semiconductor photocatalysts for the degradation of recalcitrant chemicals from flow back water
PublikacjaIn the present study treatability of persistent organic compounds from the flow back water after hydrauling fracturing was investigated. The combination of TiO2 photocatalyst and magnetic oxide nanoparticles enhance the separation and recoverable property of nanosized TiO2 photocatalyst. Fe3O4/ TiO2 and Fe3O4@SiO2/TiO2 nanocomposites were prepared by heteroagglomeration. The photocatalysts’ characteristics by X-ray diffractometry...
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Boron-Doped Diamond/GaN Heterojunction—The Influence of the Low-Temperature Deposition
PublikacjaWe report a method of growing a boron-doped diamond film by plasma-assisted chemical vapour deposition utilizing a pre-treatment of GaN substrate to give a high density of nucleation. CVD diamond was deposited on GaN substrate grown epitaxially via the molecular-beam epitaxy process. To obtain a continuous diamond film with the presence of well-developed grains, the GaN substrates are exposed to hydrogen plasma prior to deposition....
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Effects of the Origin and Deacetylation Degree of Chitosan on Properties of Its Coatings on Titanium
PublikacjaThe properties of chitosan coatings on titanium surfaces may be influenced by a variety of factors, including their chemical characteristics and the deposition method. The aim of this research was to determine the influence of a chitosan’s origin (a type of shrimp) and deacetylation degree (DD), when deposited on a very smooth titanium surface, on adhesion and biological behavior. The tests were performed using chitosan of a degree...
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Wpływ azotowania jarzeniowego i laserowego nadtapiania na odporność kawitacyjną stali X5CrNi18-10
PublikacjaNierdzewne stale austenityczne charakteryzują się doskonałą odpornością korozyjną, aczkolwiek niskimi właściwościami mechanicznymi. W wielu przypadkach ogranicza to ich eksploatację w warunkach przemysłowych. Ponadto, nierdzewne stale austenityczne są wrażliwe na korozję lokalną w obecności jonów halogenkowych. Technologie materiałowe, które dają potencjalne możliwości otrzymywania korzystnego wpływu na właściwości mechaniczne...
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Practical Approach to Large-Scale Electronic Structure Calculations in Electrolyte Solutions via Continuum-Embedded Linear-Scaling Density Functional Theory
PublikacjaWe present the implementation of a hybrid continuum-atomistic model for including the effects of a surrounding electrolyte in large-scale density functional theory (DFT) calculations within the Order-N Electronic Total Energy Package (ONETEP) linear-scaling DFT code, which allows the simulation of large complex systems such as electrochemical interfaces. The model represents the electrolyte ions as a scalar field and the solvent...
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The Influence of Cement Type on Early Properties of Cold In-Place Recycled Mixtures
PublikacjaCold in-place recycling is a commonly used maintenance treatment in rehabilitation of low and medium volume roads in Poland. Typically, two types of binding agents are used—cement and bituminous emulsion (or foamed bitumen).Due to the harsh Polish climate with many freeze/thaw cycles and frequent occurrence of saturated conditions, the used amounts of cement are higher than those commonly used in warmer parts of Europe. While there...
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Chitosan-coated coconut shell composite: A solution for treatment of Cr(III)-contaminated tannery wastewater
PublikacjaTannery industry generates a large amount of Cr(III)-contaminated wastewater daily. Unless properly treated, not only this effluent contaminates the water body, but also damages the environment and threatens public health. This batch study investigates the feasibility of chitosan-coated coconut shells as a low-cost material for removing Cr(III) from tannery wastewater. Both chitosan and coconut shell (CS) waste are abundantly available...
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Comparison of Bone Injection Gun and Jamshidi intraosseous access devices by paramedics with and without chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear personal protective equipment: a randomized, crossover, manikin trial
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Wpływ obwodnicy Trójmiasta na chemizm wód powierzchniowych niewielkich zagłębień bezodpływowych = The impact of the Gdańsk's ring road on the chemical composition of the surface waters in small outflowless pools
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu Obwodnicy Trójmiasta na chemizm wód niewielkich zbiorników bezodpływowych. Próbki poddano analizie na zawartość wybranych kationów i anionów oraz zbadano takie parametry jak pH oraz przewodnictwo. Uzyskane wyniki bardzo jasno wskazują na wysoki wpływ obwodnicy na skład i rodzaj zanieczyszczeń obecnych w badanych próbkach. Zaobserwowano m.in. alkalizację badanych wód oraz wysoki poziom stężeń takich...
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Próbki wód spływnych - sposób pobierania z różnych powierzchni i ich skład chemiczny = Samples of runoff water - sampling procedures for different surfaces and chemical composition
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono dane dotyczące chemizmu wód spływnych dostających się do środowiska w wyniku zmywania przez opady atmosferyczne zanieczyszczeń z takich powierzchni jak: arterie komunikacyjne, dachy budynków, obszary rolnicze i leśne oraz hałdy odpadów. Wyniki uzyskane w trakcie badań własnych zestawiono z danymi literaturowymi. Informacje o metodyce pobierania próbek i położeniu stanowiska obserwacyjnego warunkują prawidłowy wynik...
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Charakterystyka, procesy chemicznej modyfikacji oraz zastosowanie krzemionki i jej zmodyfikowanych postaci = Characteristics, processes of chemical modification as ell as the application of silica and its modified forms
PublikacjaRóżnorodność chemicznych modyfikacji krzemionki i jej zmodyfikowanych postaci powodują, iż materiały te znajdują coraz szerszy zakres wykorzystania. W artykule przedstawiono charakterystykę krzemionki, żelu krzemionkowego, aerożelu oraz kserożelu. Omówiono otrzymywanie, zastosowanie, a także właściwości tych materiałów. Przedstawiono sposoby chemicznej modyfikacji struktur powierzchniowych z użyciem różnych związków chemicznych....
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Chemical, Aroma and Pro-Health Characteristics of Kaffir Lime Juice—The Approach Using Optimized HS-SPME-GC-TOFMS, MP-OES, 3D-FL and Physiochemical Analysis
PublikacjaThe study aimed to provide the chemical, aroma and prohealth characteristics of the kaffir lime juice. A procedure using solid-phase microextraction with gas chromatography (SPME-GC-TOFMS) was optimized and validated for the determination of terpenes of kaffir lime. Main physicochemical parameters: pH, vitamin C, citric acid and °Brix were evaluated. Micro- and macro elements were determined using microwave plasma optic emission...
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Syntheses, chemical strustures and properties of poly(ester-etherurethane)s crosslinked with styrene, synthesized from unsaturated oligo(alkylene ester-ether)diols and 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate
PublikacjaMetodą dwuetapową, w reakcji syntezy wytworzonych uprzednio oligo(alkilenoestro-etero)dioli (OAEE) z 4,4'-diizocyjanianem difenylometanu (MDI) otrzymano nowe nienasycone poli(estro-eterouretany) (NPEEUR), które następnie poddano sieciowaniu styrenem wobec inicjatorów polimeryzacji rodnikowej: nadtlenku metyloetyloketonu (MEKPO) i 2-etylocykloheksanianu kobaltu (EtHCo). Usieciowane PEEUR scharakteryzowano na podstawie badań wytrzymałości...
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Surface characteristics of glass fibres covered with an aluminum layer after a chemical modification process using secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM)
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki z badań powierzchni modyfikowanych włókien szklanych (przed i po procesie chemicznej modyfikacji ich powierzchni), które są kandydatem na przyszły oryginalny bezmatrycowy materiał odniesienia lotnych analitów etenu (C2H4) metodami spektrometrii mas jonów wtórnych oraz mikroskopii sił atomowych. Badania miały na celu obserwację zmian oraz procesów, jakie zaszły na powierzchni włókien szklanych pokrytych...
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WYBRANE WŁAŚCIWOŚCI FIZYCZNO-CHEMICZNE MIKROSFER I MOŻLIWOŚĆ ICH WYKORZYSTANIA W KOMPOZYTACH CEMENTOWYCH : The selected physico-chemical properties of microspheres and possibility of their use in cement composites
PublikacjaMicrospheres are formed during the mineral transformation stage in coal combustion. Their content in fly ashes from the combustion of different types of coals varies over a rather wide range from 0.01 to 4.8 wt.%. The microspheres have three main elements, silicon, aluminum and iron, the oxides of which account for about 89.0 wt.% of the material. Mineralogical analysis using XRD shows that microspheres mainly contain mullite and...
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Nanostructuring of thin Au films deposited on ordered Ti templates for applications in SERS
PublikacjaIn this work the results on thermal nanostructuring of the Au films on Ti templates as well as morphology and optical properties of the obtained structures are reported. The bimetal nanostructures are fabricated in a multi-step process. First, the titania nanotubes are produced on the surface of Ti foil by anodization in an ethylene glycol-water solution containing fluoride ions. This is followed by chemical etching in oxalic acid...
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Optimization of electrochemical doping approach resulting in highly photoactive iodine-doped titania nanotubes
PublikacjaThe paper focuses on the optimization procedure concerning the synthesis method resulting in highly ordered titania nanotubes doped with iodine atoms. The doping process was based on the electrochemical treatment of a titania nanotube layer immersed in a potassium iodide (KI) solution acting as an iodine precursor. A number of endeavors were undertaken in order to optimize the doping conditions. Electrolyte concentration, reaction...
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Deposition and Electrical and Structural Properties of La0.6Sr0.4CoO3 Thin Films for Application in High-Temperature Electrochemical Cells
PublikacjaLow-temperature deposition of electroceramic thin films allows the construction of new devices and their integration with existing large-scale fabrication methods. Developing a suitable low-cost deposition method is important to further advance the development of microdevices. In this work, we deposited a 1-lm-thick La0.6Sr0.4CoO3d (LSC) perovskite with high electrical conductivity on sapphire substrates at 400C and analyzed its...
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Light-improved glucose sensing on ordered Au-Ti heterostructure
PublikacjaNon-enzymatic electrochemical platforms sensitive towards glucose presence have attracted a worldwide attention during last decades. We report on influence of solar light onto response of gold-titanium heterostructures prepared via controllable approach. The material based on Au nanoparticles orderly distributed over the structured titanium foil was obtained by electrochemical anodization followed by chemical etching, magnetron...
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Biomass-Derived Nitrogen Functionalized Carbon Nanodots and Their Anti-Biofouling Properties
PublikacjaThe prevalence of the antibiotic resistant bacteria remains a global issue. Cheap, sustainable and multifunctional antibacterial membranes are at the forefront of filtrating materials capable of treating multiple flow streams, such as water cleansing treatments. Carbon nanomaterials are particularly interesting objects shown to enhance antibacterial properties of composite materials. In this article, amino-functionalized, photoluminescent...