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Sample preparation procedure for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in petroleum vacuum residue and bitumen
PublikacjaThis paper describes a novel method of samplepreparation for the determination of trace concentrations ofpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in high-boilingpetroleum products. Limits of quantitation of the investigatedPAHs in materials of this type range from tens ofnanograms per kilogram to <20 μg/kg. The studies revealedthat in order to separate most of interferences from theanalytes without a significant loss of PAHs, it...
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Progress, Challenge, and Perspective of Bimetallic TiO2-Based Photocatalysts
PublikacjaBimetallic TiO2-based photocatalysts have attracted considerable attention in recent years as a class of highly active catalysts and photocatalysts under both UV and Vis light irradiation. Bimetallic noble metal structures deposited on TiO2 possess the ability to absorb visible light, in a wide wavelength range (broad LSPR peak), and therefore reveal the highest level of activity as a result of utilization of a large amount of...
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TiO2-based magnetic nanocomposites with core-shell structure
PublikacjaThe main aim of the doctoral dissertation was preparation and characterization of photocatalysts, with particular emphasis on modified titanium (IV) oxide photocatalysts, which can be applied for the degradation of organic pollutants not susceptible to biodegradation. A particularly important aspect of the work was the development of preparation method of nanocomposites with the magnetic core-shell and photocatalyst shell (TiO2)...
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New light on the photocatalytic performance of NH4V4O10 and its composite with rGO
PublikacjaSolar-driven photocatalysis has shown great potential as a sustainable wastewater treatment technology that utilizes clean solar energy for pollutant degradation. Consequently, much attention is being paid to the development of new, efficient and low-cost photocatalyst materials. In this study, we report the photocatalytic activity of NH4V4O10 (NVO) and its composite with rGO (NVO/rGO). Samples were synthesized via a facile one-pot...
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Tailoring of Optical Properties of Methacrylate Resins Enriched by HPHT Microdiamond Particles
PublikacjaDiamond particles have great potential to enhance the mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of diamond–polymer composites. However, the improved properties of diamond–polymer composites depend on the size, dispersibility, and concentration of diamond particles. In the present study, diamond–polymer composites were prepared by adding the microdiamond particles (MDPs) with different concentrations (0.2–1 wt.%) into polymers...
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Impact of Tetrazolium Ionic Liquid Thermal Decomposition in Solvothermal Reaction on the Remarkable Photocatalytic Properties of TiO2 Particles
PublikacjaIonic liquids (ILs) could serve as a structuring agent, a solvent, or a source of dopant during solvothermal synthesis of semiconductors particles. To understand the role of IL during formation of TiO2 particles, it is necessary to study the stability of this IL in solvothermal synthesis conditions, as well as studying the surface properties of formed TiO2 particles. In view of this, the effect of the 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium...
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Environmentally Friendly Fabrication of High-Efficient Fe-ZnO/Citric Acid-Modified Cellulose Composite and the Enhancement of Photocatalytic Activity in the Presence of H2O2
PublikacjaIn the present study, a novel Fe-ZnO/citric acid-modified cellulose composite (x%Fe-ZnOy% CAC) was synthesized using an environmentally friendly hydrothermal method. The obtained samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV−vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nitrogen physisorption, and electrochemical and photocurrent density...
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Semi-transparent ordered TiO2 nanostructures prepared by anodization of titanium thin films deposited onto the FTO substrate
PublikacjaIn a significant amount of cases, the highly ordered TiO2nanotube arrays grow through anodic oxidationof a titanium metal plate immersed in electrolyte containing fluoride ions. However, for some practicalapplications, e.g. solar cells or electrochromic windows, the semi-transparent TiO2formed directly onthe transparent, conductive substrate is very much desired. This work shows that high-quality Ti coatingcould be formed at room...
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Photoelectrochemical properties of BIMEVOX (ME=Cu, Zn, Mn) electrodes in contact with aqueous electrolyte
PublikacjaLayered oxide Bi4O2O11 and mixed oxides of bismuth, vanadium and a third metal (ME = Cu, Zn, Mn) were synthesized and characterized using XRD, Raman and SEM. The energy band gap (Eg) of samples determined using UV–VIS reflectance spectra equals to 2.46, 2.34, 2.27 and 2.18 eV for Bi4V2O11, BICUVOX (Bi2V1 − xCuxO5.5 − 3x/2), BIZNVOX (Bi2V1 − xZnxO5.5 − 3x/2) and BIMNVOX (Bi2V1 − xMnxO5.5 − x/2) (x = 0.1), respectively. Open circuit...
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Transport Mechanism of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) in Polyurethane Nanocomposite Hydrogel Patches—Cloisite® 30B Influence on the Drug Release and Swelling Processes
PublikacjaThis article describes the swelling and release mechanisms of paracetamol in polyurethane nanocomposite hydrogels containing Cloisite® 30B (organically modified montmorillonite). The transport mechanism, swelling and release processes of the active substance in nanocomposite matrix were studied using gravimetric and UV-Vis spectroscopic methods. Swelling and release processes depend on the amount of clay nanoparticles in these...
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Bioactive and biodegradable cotton fabrics produced via synergic effect of plant extracts and essential oils in chitosan coating system
PublikacjaFunctional antibacterial textile materials are in great demand in the medical sector. In this paper, we propose a facile, eco-friendly approach to the design of antibacterial biodegradable cotton fabrics. Cotton fiber fabrics were enhanced with a chitosan coating loaded with plant extracts and essential oils. We employed Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV–Vis spectrophotometry, optical...
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A Series of Novel 3D Coordination Polymers Based on the Quinoline-2,4-dicarboxylate Building Block and Lanthanide(III) Ions—Temperature Dependence Investigations
PublikacjaA series of novel 3D coordination polymers [Ln2(Qdca)3(H2O)x]yH2O (x = 3 or 4, y = 0–4) assembled from selected lanthanide ions (Ln(III) = Nd, Eu, Tb, and Er) and a non-explored quinoline- 2,4-dicarboxylate building block (Qdca2 = C11H5NO4 2) were prepared under hydrothermal conditions at temperatures of 100, 120, and 150 C. Generally, an increase in synthesis temperature resulted in structural transformations and the formation...
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Characterization of Small Azocrown Ether Stereoisomers.
PublikacjaWyizolowano i zbadano metodą X-ray, 1H NMR i UV-Vis trwałe izomery E i Z 10-członowej azokorony. Ich struktura w stanie stałym świadczy o naprężonej konformacji w przypadku izomeru trans i nie naprężonej dla izomeru cis. Jest to efektem sprzężenia p grupy azowej z benzenem i naprężenia sterycznego konformacji cząsteczki.
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Kontrola jakości materiałów polimerowych wytwarzanych metodą wytłaczania: stan obecny i perspektywy rozwoju
PublikacjaNiniejsza praca stanowi przegląd literaturowy metod kontroli jakości materiałów polimerowych wytwarzanych metodą wytłaczania. Scharakteryzowano możliwości kontroli efektywności procesu wytłaczania działających w układach "on-line" oraz "in-line", które polegają na przeprowadzeniu pomiarów w czasie trwania procesu. Opisano potencjał aplikacyjny technik spektroskopowych (IR, UV-VIS), pomiarów właściwości reologicznych, analizy morfologii...
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Shape-controllable synthesis of GdVO4 photocatalysts and their tunable properties in photocatalytic hydrogen generation
PublikacjaNovel visible light responsive materials for water splitting are essential for the efficient conversion of solar energy into hydrogen bond energy. Among other semiconductors, gadolinium orthovanadate has appropriate conduction and valence band edges positioned to split water molecules and a narrow band gap that allows the use of visible light for hydrogen generation. Thus, we present here that hydrogen evolution under visible light...
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Characterization and photocatalytic activity of rare earth metal-doped titanium dioxide
PublikacjaW publikacji została przedstawiona metoda otrzymywania fotokatalizatorów na bazie TiO2 modyfikowanego erbem i iterbem. Otrzymane nanocząstki zostały scharakteryzowane za pomocą powierzchni właściwej BET, objętości porów. Zostały przedstawione widma absorpcyjne UV-Vis oraz właściwości fluorescencyjne otrzymanych nanoproszków. Dokonano również przedstawienia wyników pomiaru aktywności fotokatalitycznej pod wpływem promieniowania...
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Photoresponsive Amide-Based Derivatives of Azobenzene-4,4′-Dicarboxylic Acid—Experimental and Theoretical Studies
PublikacjaAzobenzene derivatives are one of the most important molecular switches for biological and material science applications. Although these systems represent a well-known group of compounds, there remains a need to identify the factors influencing their photochemical properties in order to design azobenzene-based technologies in a rational way. In this contribution, we describe the synthesis and characterization of two novel amides...
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Influence of Annealing Atmospheres on Photoelectrochemical Activity of TiO2 Nanotubes Modified with AuCu Nanoparticles
PublikacjaIn this article, we studied the annealing process of AuCu layers deposited on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) conducted in various atmospheres such as air, vacuum, argon, and hydrogen in order to obtain materials active in both visible and UV–vis ranges. The material fabrication route covers the electrochemical anodization of a Ti plate, followed by thin AuCu film magnetron sputtering and further thermal treatment. Scanning electron microscopy...
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Chemical characteristics of new nanopowder of titania doped with nitrogen atoms
PublikacjaW pracy zaprezentowano charakterystykę domieszkowanego azotem ditlenku tytanu otrzymanego na drodze jednoetapowej syntezy z kompleksu tytanu (IV) z ligandami zawierającymi atomy azotu. ikrostruktura i morfologia nowego materiału została określony za pomocą badań XRD, AFM, UV-VIS i FT-IR. Raport przedstawia również badania elektrochemiczne, które pozowliły na wyznaczenie potencjału pasma płaskiego na podstawie wykresu Mott
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Pyrrole azocrown ethers - synthesis, crystal structures, and fluorescence properties
PublikacjaZsyntezowano nowe związki makrocykliczne zawierające w makropierścieniu pierścień pirolowy, grupy azowe oraz reszty chromoforowe i fluorescencyjne. Scharakteryzowano strukturę krystaliczną dwóch spośród otrzymanych makrocykli metodą rentgenografii strukturalnej. Stwierdzono, że zaprezentowane pirolowe azokorony to związki czułe i selektywne na jony ołowiu(II) oraz, że mogą być użyte jako chemosensory zarówno w spektroskopii UV-Vis,...
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NOx Photooxidation over Different Noble Metals Modified TiO2
PublikacjaWe compared the activity enhancement effect of noble metal deposited on TiO2 in photocatalytic nitrogen oxides oxidation. Titanium dioxide was decorated with Ag, Au, Pt or Pd in the sol-gel process. Synthesized catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller measurement (BET), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX)....
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Does the low optical band gap of yellow Bi3YO6 guarantee the photocatalytical activity under visible light illumination?
PublikacjaBi3YO6, which is known as an ionic conductor, was tested here as an electrode and photoanode in contact with aqueous electrolytes. Bi3YO6 was deposited onto the Pt substrate and the such prepared electrode was polarized in various aqueous electrolytes. The optical energy band gap of the material equal to 1.89 eV was determined using the Kubelka-Munk function resulting from the UV-Vis spectrum (allowed indirect transition) and also...
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Synthesis of bimetallic Co–Pt/cellulose nanocomposites for catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol
PublikacjaIn this study, bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) of Co–Pt anchored on cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) for catalytic applications were synthesized via a sonochemical approach. The electro-spinning technique was employed for the synthesis of CNFs from cellulose acetate. The thorough characterization of synthesised Co–Pt/CNF nanocomposites was performed with the help of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infra-red (FT-IR)...
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The Effect of AgInS2, SnS, CuS2, Bi2S3 Quantum Dots on the Surface Properties and Photocatalytic Activity of QDs-Sensitized TiO2 Composite
PublikacjaThe eect of type (AgInS2, SnS, CuS2, Bi2S3) and amount (5, 10, 15 wt%) of quantum dots (QDs) on the surface properties and photocatalytic activity of QDs-sensitized TiO2 composite, was investigated. AgInS2, SnS, CuS2, Bi2S3 QDs were obtained by hot-injection, sonochemical, microwave, and hot-injection method, respectively. To characterize of as-prepared samples high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning...
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Capillary Electrophoresis in determination of short - chain carboxylic acids in aqueous samples
PublikacjaAnalysis of pollution is extremely important especially in areas directly adjacent tothe residential district. Studies show that short- chain carboxylic acids are a group ofcompounds widespread around sewage treatment plants, landfills, livestock farms. The mostcommon techniques for determination of short - chain carboxylic acids are chromatographictechniques, especially gas chromatography, whose main limitation is that only volatilemonocarboxylic...
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Engineering Au nanoparticle arrays on SiO2 glass by pulsed UV laser irradiation
PublikacjaWe study semi-regular arrays of Au nanoparticles (NP) obtained via UV laser irradiation of thin Au films on glass substrate. The NP structures are prepared from films of a thickness up to 60 nm produced by discharge sputtering or pulsed laser deposition, and annealed by nanosecond laser pulses at 266 or 308 nm, respectively, at fluencies in the range of 60-410 mJ/cm2. For the rare- and close-packed NP structures, consistent description...
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Studies on the formation of formaldehyde during 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate demethylation in the presence of reactive oxygen and chlorine species
PublikacjaIn order to protect the skin from UV radiation, personal care products (PCPS) often contain chemical UV-filters. These compounds can enter the environment causing serious consequences on the water ecosystems. The aim of this study was to examine, the effect of different factors, such as UV light, the presence of NaOCl and H2O2 on the formaldehyde formation during popular UV filter, 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate (ODPABA)...
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Do Phenyl Substituents Affect the Properties of Azobenzocrown Derivatives?
PublikacjaNew products of photo- and thermal rearrangements of 19-membered azoxybenzocrown with phenyl substituents in benzene rings in the para positions to oligooxyethylene fragments are characterized. The yields of photochemical transformations depend on the solvent. Para-hydroxyazocrown is formed with yields over 50% in propan-2-ol. Ortho-hydroxyazobenzocrown is obtained with yields up to 70% in toluene/acetic acid mixture. Macrocyclic...
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Fabrication and Significant Photoelectrochemical Activity of Titania Nanotubes Modified with Thin Indium Tin Oxide Film
PublikacjaOrdered titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2NTs) modified with indium tin oxide (ITO) films were obtained via magnetron sputtering, in which ITO plate was used as a target, onto the as-anodized titania support followed by the calcination process. The morphology of fabricated material with deposited oxide was investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Raman and UV–Vis spectroscopies were utilized to characterize crystalline phase...
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Badania spektroskopowe wybranych silanotiolanów kobaltu(II)
PublikacjaPodjęto próby otrzymania i scharakteryzowania tri-tert-butoksysilanotiolanowych kompleksów kobaltu(II), mogących spełnić rolę biomimetyków dla centrów katalitycznych wybranych metaloprotein. Przedstawiono wyniki analizy strukturalnej otrzymanych kompleksów uzyskanych z wykorzystaniem metod spektroskopii UV-vis i FT-IR zarówno dla roztworów jak i w ciele stałym. Skonfrontowano je z danymi uzyskanymi metodą analizy rentgenostrukturalnej...
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Cobalt(II) silanethiolato complexes with dimethylpyridines:crystal structures and spectroscopic studies
PublikacjaTri-tert-butoksysilanotiolany kobaltu(II) z 2,5-dimetylopirydną, 3,4-dimetylopirydną i 3,5-dimetylopirydną jako dodatkowymi ligandami zostały zsyntetyzowane w reakcji z bimetalicznym [Co{SSi(OtBu)3}(NH3)]2 z odpowiednią pochodną pirydyny. Kompleksy zostały zcharakteryzowane za pomocą rentgenografii strukturalnej, analizy elementarnej, spektroskopii FT-IR oraz UV-vis. Prezentowane kompleksy są cztero- i pięciokoordynacyjne o rdzeniu...
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Bis(azobenzocrown ether)s-synthesis
PublikacjaSyntezowano nowe związki bisazobenzokoronowe różniące się wielkością makropierścienia i długością łańcucha łączącego oba pierścienie makrocykliczne. Związki te wykorzystano jako jonofory w membranach klasycznych i miniaturowych elektrod jonoselektywnych. Przeprowadzono również badania dotyczące kompleksowania soli litowców i berylowców w roztworze acetonitrylowym z wykorzystaniem spektrofotometrii UV-VIS oraz zbadano strukturę...
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Degradation of cefadroxil drug by newly designed solar light responsive alcoholic template-based lanthanum ferrite nanoparticles
PublikacjaIn this work, lanthanum ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized via a simple co-precipitation method. Two different templates, namely sorbitol and mannitol, were used in this synthesis to tune the optical, structural, morphological, and photocatalytic properties of lanthanum ferrite. The synthesized lanthanum ferrite-sorbitol (LFOCo-So) and lanthanum ferrite-mannitol (LFOCo-Mo) were investigated through Ultraviolet–Visible (UV–Vis),...
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Enhancement of photocatalytic-based processes by mono- and bimetallic (CuPd) rutile loaded nanoparticles for antibiotic resistance genes and facultative pathogenic bacteria removal
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was the strong reduction of facultative pathogenic bacteria (FPB), and clinically relevant antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from secondary effluent. To evaluate the ARGs removal efficiency comparative study of individual unit processes and combined AOPs has been performed. The present work investigated: i) removal of selected ARGs, namely blaTEM, ermB, qnrS, tetM, five FPB as well as 16S rDNA and the integrase...
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Alternatywne metodyki wydzielania, identyfikacji oraz oznaczania siarki elementarnej w glebie z wykorzystaniem ekstrakcji do nisko polarnej cieczy, chromatografii cieczowej i spektrofotometrii
PublikacjaW niniejszej pracy - na podstawie przeglądu literatury oraz badań -opracowano nowe metodyki wydzielania, rozdzielania od składników towarzyszących, identyfikacji oraz oznaczania siarki elementarnej w glebach, szczególnie zanieczyszczonych nisko lotnymi produktami pochodzącymi z ropy naftowej. Zastosowano ekstrakcję siarki, nisko oraz średnio polarnych składników gleby do niepolarnego n-heksanu. Rozdzielano składniki ekstraktów...
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Oczyszczone ścieki źródłem kwasów humusowych w wodach powierzchniowych
PublikacjaZbadano scieki po II stopniu oczyszczania, pochodzące z oczyszczalni scieków Jamnok. Koszalina oraz Unieście. Stwierdzono,że zanalizowane, oczyszczone ścieki charakteryzują się zblizonym stężeniem kwasów humusowych i składem pierwiastkowym oraz podobnymi widmami absorpcyjnymi UV (A2/3 ok. 1.7). Widma absorpcyjne VIS wskazuja na większy stopień skondensowania cząstek kwasów humusowych z Unieścia a kwasy humusowe wyizolowane ze scieków...
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Preparation and characterisation of visible light responsive iodine doped TiO2 electrodes
PublikacjaPraca przedstawia charakterystykę domieszkowanego jodem ditlenku tytanu (I-TiO2) otrzymanego na drodze hydrotermicznej syntezy, gdzie prekursor stanowiły komplesy tytanu (IV) z ligandami zawierającymi atom jodu. Struktura nowego materiału została opisana za pomocą technik XPS, XRD, UV-vis i FT-IR-ATR. Badania te potwierdziły, że otrzymany proszek I-TiO2 ma zmniejszoną przerwę energetyczną. Praca prezentuje również badania elektrochemiczne...
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Synthesis, spectroscopy and crystal structure determination of heteroleptic cobalt(II) silanethiolates with pyridine derivatives
PublikacjaCztery nowe tri-tert-butoksysilanotiolanowe kompleksy kobaltu(II) z 3- i 4-metylopirydyną zostały zsyntetyzowane i scharakteryzowane. Monometaliczne kompleksy otrzymano w reakcji bimetalicznego kompleksu [Co(SSi(OtBu)3(NH3)]2, który posłużył jako substrat kobaltu(II). Nowe związki zostały scharakteryzowane przy użyciu rentgenografii strukturalnej oraz spektroskopii UV-vis i FT-IR, a także za pomocą analizy elementarnej. Kompleksy...
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Synthesis and properties of azobenzocrown ethers with pi-electron donor, or pi-electron donor and pi-electron acceptor group(s) on benzene rings
PublikacjaZsyntezowano nowe etery azobenzokoronowe o różnej wielkości makropierścienia i z różnymi podstawnikami w resztach benzenowych. Korony te posiadają w pierścieniach benzenowych, w pozycji para do grupy azo grupy funkcyjne o charakterze π-elektronodonorowym lub π-elektronoakceptorowym. Zbadano zdolność kompleksowania jonów metali przez te korony, w roztworze, metodą spektrofotometrii UV-vis. Ustalono strukturę 19-członowego eteru...
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Facile preparation of extremely photoactive boron-doped TiO2 nanotubes arrays
PublikacjaDoping of TiO2 nanotube arrays with boron was realized via electrochemical treatment of as-anodized titania immersed in electrolyte containing boric acid. The photoactivity of doped and pure titania was examined by means of photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic response under UV-vis irradiation. The results showed that photocurrent density of B-TNTs is remarkably higher (7.5 times) than density of pure TiO2 nanotube arrays. Furthermore,...
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Modification of Titanium (IV) Dioxide with Small Silver Nanoparticles: Application in Photocatalysis
PublikacjaThe surface of commercial TiO2 compounds (P25 and ST01) has been modified with Ag nanoparticles induced by radiolysis. On P25, the Ag nanoclusters are very small (1−2 nm) and homogeneous in size while on ST01, two populations of nanoparticles are obtained, small nanoparticles (1−2 nm) and larger ones (mean diameter 7 to 12 nm depending on the silver loading). The photocatalytic properties of Ag-modified TiO2 have been studied for...
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Acid–Base Equilibrium and Self-Association in Relation to High Antitumor Activity of Selected Unsymmetrical Bisacridines Established by Extensive Chemometric Analysis
PublikacjaUnsymmetrical bisacridines (UAs) represent a novel class of anticancer agents previously synthesized by our group. Our recent studies have demonstrated their high antitumor potential against multiple cancer cell lines and human tumor xenografts in nude mice. At the cellular level, these compounds affected 3D cancer spheroid growth and their cellular uptake was selectively modulated by quantum dots. UAs were shown to undergo metabolic...
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Synthesis and modification of reduced graphene oxide aerogels for biofuel cell applications
PublikacjaWe 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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Decomposition of halogenated nucleobases by surface plasmon resonance excitation of gold nanoparticles
PublikacjaHalogenated uracil derivatives are of great interest in modern cancer therapy, either as chemotherapeutics or radiosensitisers depending on their halogen atom. This work applies UV-Vis spectroscopy to study the radiation damage of uracil, 5-bromouracil and 5- uorouracil dissolved in water in the presence of gold nanoparticles upon irradiation with an Nd:YAG ns-pulsed laser operating at 532nm at dierent uences. Gold nanoparticles...
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The Product of Matrix Metalloproteinase Cleavage of Doxorubicin Conjugate for Anticancer Drug Delivery: Calorimetric, Spectroscopic, and Molecular Dynamics Studies on Peptide–Doxorubicin Binding to DNA
PublikacjaMatrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are extracellular matrix degradation factors, promoting cancer progression. Hence, they could provide an enzyme-assisted delivery of doxorubicin (DOX) in cancer treatment. In the current study, the intercalation process of DOX and tetrapeptide-DOX, the product of the MMPs' cleavage of carrier-linked DOX, into dsDNA was investigated using stationary and time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy, UV-Vis...
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Structural and luminescent study of TeO2-BaO-Bi2O3-Ag glass system doped with Eu3+ and Dy3+ for possible color-tunable phosphor application
PublikacjaTellurite glass systems of 73TeO2-4BaO-3Bi2O3-1Ag:xEu2O3-(2-x)Dy2O3 (where x = 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 in molar ratio) composition have been successfully synthesized. In order to acquire Ag nanoparticles, materials have been heat treated at 350 °C in the air atmosphere. Structural properties of obtained samples were evaluated with various techniques. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) measurements indicated that obtained materials are amorphous in...
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Chromogenic azole diazothiacrown ethers
PublikacjaZsyntezowane zostały etery koronowe zawierające atomy siarki, dwa ugrupowania azowe oraz fragment pirolu lub imidazolu w makropierścieniu.Zbadana została zdolność zsyntezowanych związków makrocyklicznych pod kątem kompleksowania jonów metali metodą spektrofotometrii UV-vis.Największe zmiany spektralne zaobserwowano pod wpływem jonów ołowiu, miedzi, cynku, niklu, kobaltu oraz srebra.W przypadku jonów metali I i II grupy układu okresowego...
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Dependence between Ionic Liquid Structure and Mechanism of Visible-Light-Induced Activity of TiO2 Obtained by Ionic-Liquid-Assisted Solvothermal Synthesis
PublikacjaBecause of the tremendous structural diversityof ionic liquids (ILs), simple transfer of observations performed for one IL used for IL-TiO2 preparation on different samples is not possible. Therefore, four ionic liquids, all containing distinct nitrogen-bearing organic cations (pyridinium, pyrrolidinium, ammonium, imidazolium), were used for the first time for the preparation of IL-TiO2 composites. The role of the individual IL...
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Lower rim substituted tert-butylcalix[4]arenes (II). Complexing ability of5,11,17,23-tetra-tert-butyl-25,26,27,28-tetrakis-O-(piperidinylcarbonyl)me- thylenecalix[4]arene. The crystal structures of the ligand and its sodium complex
PublikacjaSyntezowano kompleksy wymienionego w tytule liganda z chlorkiem sodu i azotanami itru(III), lantanu(III), samaru(III) i gadolinu(III) w reakcji liganda i odpowiedniej soli, które charakteryzowano za pomocą widm IR, UV-vis,1H NMR, FAB-MS, a także za pomocą analizy elementarnej. W reakcji wymiany z kompleksu z sodem otrzymywano kompleksy z lantanowcami. Określono strukturę krystaliczną wolnego liganda i jego kompleksu z sodem za...
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Widma elektronowe kompleksów miedzi(II) z imidazolem w ciele stałym i w roztworze
PublikacjaZsyntetyzowano szereg związków kompleksowych miedzi(II) z ligandami chlorkowymi i różnymi alkilowymi pochodnymi imidazolu: 4(5) metyloimidazolem, 2-etyloimidazolem, 2-izopropyloimidazolem i 2-etylo-4-metyloimidazolem. Otrzymane głównie kompleksy jednordzeniowe oraz jeden kompleks dwurdzeniowy (z 2-etyloimidazolem). Zbadano widma elektronowe otrzymanych kompleksów w roztworach metanolowych i porównano je z widmami otrzymanymi z...