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The impact of initial and boundary conditions on severe weather event simulations using a high-resolution WRF model. Case study of the derecho event in Poland on 11 August 2017
PublikacjaPrecise simulations of severe weather events are a challenge in the era of changing climate. By performing simulations correctly and accurately, these phenomena can be studied and better understood. In this paper, we have verified how different initial and boundary conditions affect the quality of simulations performed using the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF). For our analysis, we chose...
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Distribution and bioavailability of mercury in the surface sediments of the Baltic Sea
PublikacjaThe study aimed to determine the level of mercury (Hg) and its labile and stable forms in the surface sediments of the Baltic Sea. The work considers the impact of current and historical sources of Hg on sediment pollution, together with the influence of different environmental parameters, including water inflows from the North Sea. Surface sediments (top 5 cm) were collected in 2016–2017 at 91 stations located in different...
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Advanced ultra super critical power plants: role of buttering layer
PublikacjaDissimilar metal welded (DMW) joint plays a crucial role in constructing and maintaining ultra-supercritical (USC) nuclear power plants while presenting noteworthy environmental implications. This research examines different welding techniques utilized in DMWJ, specifically emphasizing materials such as P91. The study investigates the mechanical properties of these materials, the impact of alloying elements, the notable difficulties...
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Recent advances on magnetic carbon-related materials in advanced oxidation processes of emerging pollutants degradation
PublikacjaRecently, carbon-related materials have been proposed to improve the charge separation of the photogenerated carriers in the semiconductor matrices’ and surface properties. Carbon-related materials may act as co-catalysts, enhancing the pollutants adsorption on the surface, improving the charge carriers separation and photocatalyst stability and providing more active centres for photocatalytic reactions. This review summarizes...
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Zastosowanie połączenia mikroekstrakcji do fazy stacjonarnej i chromatografii gazowej do oznaczania lotnych kwasów tłuszczowych w próbkach środowiskowych i pokrewnych=Application of combination of solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography for determination of volatile fatty acids in environmental and related samples
PublikacjaOznaczanie lotnych kwasów tłuszczowych (LKT) w próbkach środowiskowych wymaga najczęściej izolacji i wzbogacania analitów na etapie przygotowania próbek oraz zastosowania techniki o dużym potencjale separacyjnym i identyfikacyjnym na etapie oznaczeń końcowych. W pracy dokonano krytycznego przeglądu zastosowań wygodnej i często stosowanej techniki mikroekstrakcji do fazy stacjonarnej (SPME) w połączeniu z wysokosprawną techniką...
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Modeling and MANOVA studies on toxicity and endocrine potential of packaging materials exposed to different extraction schemes
PublikacjaThe stability of the linings of packaging that is in contact with the goods stored has been of major concern during decades of the development of packaging materials. In this work, an attempt was undertaken to assess the applicability of using two bioassays (Microtox® and XenoScreen YES/YAS) in estimating the stability of packaging (cans, caps, multilayer material) and the impact of their degradation on the toxicity of some simulated media....
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Wykorzystanie różnych form opadów i osadów atmosferycznych do oceny zanieczyszczenia środowiska w różnych regionach geograficznych Polski - część II - rosa = Various forms of atmospheric precipitation and deposits as a measure of environmental pollution in different geographic regions of Poland - part II - dew
PublikacjaW ramach pracy przeprowadzono analizy 235 próbek rosy i 65 próbek deszczu zebranych na 8 stacjach na terenie Polski w okresie od sierpnia 2004 do listopada 2006 roku. W zależności od położenia oraz charakteru tła emisji zanieczyszczeń stacje pogrupowano na: rolnicze (Wrocław, Dziemiany); miejskie w strefie wybrzeża (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot); miejskie, położone poza strefą wybrzeża (Bytów, Kraków, Mława) Próbki opadu i osadu atmosferycznego...
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Implementing an Analytical Model to Elucidate the Impacts of Nanostructure Size and Topology of Morphologically Diverse Zinc Oxide on Gas Sensing
PublikacjaThe development of state-of-the-art gas sensors based on metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) to monitor hazardous and greenhouse gas (e.g., methane, CH4, and carbon dioxide, CO2) has been significantly advanced. Moreover, the morphological and topographical structures of MOSs have significantly influenced the gas sensors by means of surface catalytic activities. This work examines the impact of morphological and topological networked...
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Negative CO2 Emission Power Plant Using Aspen Plus, Aspen Hysys, and Ebsilon Software
PublikacjaAbstract: The article presents results of thermodynamic analysis using a zero-dimensional mathematical models of a negative CO2 emission power plant. The developed cycle of a negative CO2 emission power plant allows the production of electricity using gasified sewage sludge as a main fuel. The negative emission can be achieved by the use this type of fuel which is already a “zeroemissive” energy source. Together with carbon capture...
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Modelling of Asphalt Mixes under Long Time Creep at Low Temperatures
PublikacjaProper description of asphalt mixtures behavior under long time load is one of the most important factors in analyses of strain and stress relations at low temperatures both from traffic and environmental loads. For example different models of thermal stress accumulation require different approaches of description of asphalt concrete. But in all cases it is required to describe its behavior under long time loading, which in some...
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Advancing sustainable wastewater management: A comprehensive review of nutrient recovery products and their applications
PublikacjaWastewater serves as a vital resource for sustainable fertilizer production, particularly in the recovery of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). This comprehensive study explores the recovery chain, from technology to final product reuse. Biomass growth is the most cost-effective method, valorizing up to 95 % of nutrients, although facing safety concerns. Various techniques enable the recovery of 100 % P and up to 99 % N, but challenges...
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Impact of binary mixtures of diclofenac and buthylparaben of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test)
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the edorin processes of miture of diclofenac and buthylparaben on S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. Tested substances have bakeriosis and fungicide properties and are used in...
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Predicting sulfanilamide solubility in the binary mixtures using a reference solvent approach
PublikacjaBackground. Solubility is a fundamental physicochemical property of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The optimization of a dissolution medium aims not only to increase solubility and other aspects are to be included such as environmental impact, toxicity degree, availability, and costs. Obtaining comprehensive...
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Wykorzystanie różnych form opadów i osadów atmosferycznych do oceny zanieczyszczenia środowiska w różnych regionach geograficznych Polski. Część III - szron i sadź = Various forms of atmosheric precipitaion and deposits as a measure of environmental pollution in different geographic regions of Poland. Part III - Hoarfrost and rime.
PublikacjaW ramach pracy przedstawiono badania dotyczące oznaczenia stężeń wybranych związków nieorganicznych i organicznych w próbkach szronu i sadzi. Próbki pobierano w dziewięciu punktach na terenie całej Polski. Miejsca pobierania próbek podzielono ze względu na ich różny charakter: teren wiejski, teren miejski w głębi lądu oraz wybrzeże o charakterze miejskim (szron); szczyt górski, kotlina górska oraz wybrzeże o charakterze miejskim...
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Impact of binary mixtures of diclofenac and on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test)
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set highlighte the results of the edorin processes of the diclofenac sodium salt mixture with Methylparaben. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. Methylparaben have fungicide properties used in food preservative,...
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Impact of binary mixtures of methylparaben and buthylparaben on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of methylparaben and buthylparaben with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®....
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Impact of binary mixtures of Irgasan (triclosan) and Diclofenac on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test)
Dane BadawczeThe XenoScreen YES/YAS reagents and methodology is given in Kudłak et al. (2019) and in details in electronic supplementary material.
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Impact of binary mixtures of triclosan and methylparaben on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of triclosan and methylparaben with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®....
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Impact of binary mixtures of two parabens (Methylparaben and Buthylparaben) on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test)
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of two parabens e.i. methylparaben and buthylparaben. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. Tested substances have bacteriostatic and fungicide...
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Chemical pollution and toxicity of water samples from stream receiving leachate from controlled municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill
PublikacjaThe present study was aimed to determine the impact of municipal waste landfill on the pollution level of surface waters, and to investigate whether the choice and number of physical and chemical parameters monitored are sufficient for determining the actual risk related to bioavailability and mobility of contaminants. In 2007–2012, water samples were collected from the stream flowing through the site at two sampling locations,...
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Assessment of ecotoxicity and total volatile organic compound (TVOC) emissions from food and children's toy products
PublikacjaThe development of new methods for identifying a broad spectrum of analytes, as well as highly selective tools to provide the most accurate information regarding the processes and relationships in the world, has been an area of interest for researchers for many years. The information obtained with these tools provides valuable data to complement existing knowledge but, above all, to identify and determine previously unknown hazards. Recently,...
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Impact of binary mixtures of Irgasan (triclosan) and two parabens on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test)
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the edorin processes of the Irgasan (triclosan) mixture with two parabens e.i. methylparaben and buthylparaben. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. Tested substances have bakeriosis...
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Impact of binary mixtures of triclosan and 17α-ethinylestradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of triclosan and 17α-ethinylestradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems -...
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Wojciech Litwin prof. dr hab. inż.
Osoby1992÷1996 – Studia na Wydziale Mechanicznym Politechniki Gdańskiej1996 – Zatrudniony na Wydziale Oceanotechniki i Okrętownictwa PG2004 – Obrona pracy doktorskiej2014 – obrona rozprawy habilitacyjnej2012 – obejmuje funkcję prodziekan ds. Nauki na Wydziale Oceanotechniki i OkrętownictwaUczestniczył w wielu projektach badawczych oraz pracach zleconych przez przemysł związanych z łożyskowaniem ślizgowym wałów głównych oraz niekonwencjonalnymi...
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Application of chemometric techniques in studies of toxicity of selected commercially available products for infants and children
PublikacjaThe goal of the present study is to assess the impact of the experimental conditions for extraction procedures (time of extraction, thermal treatment and type of extraction media) as applied to several baby and infant products checked for their possible ecotoxicological response when tested by various ecotoxicity tests(Microtox®, Ostracodtoxkit F™and Xenoscreen YES/YAS™). The systems under consideration are multidimensional by...
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Impact of binary mixtures of diclofenac and β-estradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of methylparaben and β-estradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. ...
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Impact of binary mixtures of triclosan and β-estradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of triclosan and β-estradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. ...
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Impact of binary mixtures of buthylparaben and 17α-ethinylestradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of buthylparaben and 17α-ethinylestradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems...
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Impact of binary mixtures of methylparaben and 17α-ethinylestradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of methylparaben and β-estradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. ...
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Impact of binary mixtures of methylparaben and β-estradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of methylparaben and β-estradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems - XenoScreen®. ...
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Impact of binary mixtures of 17α-ethinylestradiol and β-estradiol on endocrine processes of the model organism Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (using XenoScreen YES/YAS test) - with controls
Dane BadawczeData shown in data set illustrate the results of the endocrine processes of mixtures of 17α-ethinylestradiol and β-estradiol with controls for YES agonsit, YES antagonist, YAS agonist and YAS antagonist. S cerevisiae is used as a model organism in the monitoring of endocrine disruptors in environmental and reference samples in Xenometrix® systems...
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Detection of the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Signals with BPSK Modulation
PublikacjaThis paper presents a method of the DS CDMA signals with BPSK modulation detection through the examination of the enhanced signal spectrum density. On the base of experiments carried out on the real radio communication signals the impact of a narrowband emission occurring in the examined frequency band on the detection process effectiveness was shown. The results of the experiment aimed at the detection of the satellite navigation...
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Ecological and Health Effects of Lubricant Oils Emitted into the Environment
PublikacjaLubricating oils used in machines with an open cutting system, such as a saw or harvester, are applied in forest areas, gardening, in the household, and in urban greenery. During the operation of the device with an open cutting system, the lubricating oil is emitted into the environment. Therefore, the use of an oil base and refining additives of petroleum origin in the content of lubricants is associated with a negative impact...
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Identification of chemical pollution problems and causes in the Baltic See in relation to socio-economic drivers
PublikacjaOpisano możliwość wykorzystania nowego narzędzia do zintegrowanej oceny stanu środowiska w akwenie Morza Bałtyckiego. Takie możliwości stwarza narzędzie znane jako DPSIR czyli Drivers (sfery działalności człowieka będące źródłem potencjalnych zznieczyszczeń)-Pressures (ksenobiotyki i specyficzne czynniki szkodliwe emitowane do środowiska)-Stata (stann środowiska)- Impact (efekty niekorzystego oddziaływania na część ożywioną i nieożywioną...
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Effect of synthesis method parameters on properties and photoelectrocatalytic activity under solar irradiation of TiO2 nanotubes decorated with CdS quantum dots
PublikacjaThe growing research interest on photoelectrocatalysis has encouraged the search for new materials with high activity and the development of methods for their synthesis. The successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method is an effective way to synthesize materials with photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) properties that are active under visible radiation. Therefore, studies on the impact of the parameters of the SILAR method...
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Similar concentration of surfactants in rural and urban areas
PublikacjaSince surfactants are used in various products, they end up in surface and wastewater. Surfactants may therefore impact ecosystems and living organisms. Actually, only few anionic surfactants and some alkylphenols are regulated. There is no comprehensive evaluation of surfactants in the atmosphere, surfaces and waters of areas of increasing anthropic levels. Here, we measured the levels of cationic, anionic and nonionic surfactants...
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Development of a simple biogas analyzer module (BAM) for real-time biogas production monitoring
PublikacjaAnaerobic digestion (AD) relies on the cooperation of specific microbial communities, making it susceptible to process disruptions that could impact biogas production. In this regard, this study presents a technological solution based on the Arduino platform, in the form of a simple online monitoring system that can track the produced biogas profile, named as biogas analyzer module (BAM). The applicability of the BAM focused on...
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Wastewater reuse in agriculture: Prospects and challenges
PublikacjaSustainable water recycling and wastewater reuse are urgent nowadays considering water scarcity and increased water consumption through human activities. In 2015, United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 (UN SDG6) highlighted the necessity of recycling wastewater to guarantee water availability for individuals. Currently, wastewater irrigation (WWI) of crops and agricultural land appears essential. The present work overviews...
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Potential of nanocomposites of zero valent copper and magnetite with Eleocharis dulcis biochar for packed column and batch scale removal of Congo red dye
PublikacjaThe current study is the first attempt to prepare nanocomposites of Eleocharis dulcis biochar (EDB) with nano zero-valent Copper (nZVCu/EDB) and magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs/EDB) for batch and column scale sequestration of Congo Red dye (CR) from synthetic and natural water. The adsorbents were characterized with advanced analytical techniques. The impact of EDB, MNPs/EDB and nZVCu/EDB dosage (1–4 g/L), pH (4–10), initial concentration...
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Removal of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds in Sequencing Batch Reactor
PublikacjaIn recent years, considerable attention was paid to the presence of organic micro-pollutants such as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) in the aquatic environment due to their negative impact on public health and aquatic ecosystems. Numerous papers have pointed out API presence as common constituents of effluents from Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs). This is the result of various efficiencies of API removal by conventional...
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Assessing climate change threats and urbanization impacts on surface runoff in Gdańsk (Poland): insights from remote sensing, machine learning and hydrological modeling
PublikacjaThis study investigates the impacts of Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) changes and climate change on surface runoff in Gdańsk, Poland, which is crucial for local LULC planning and urban flood risk management. The analysis employs two primary methodologies: remote sensing and hydrological modeling. Remote sensing was conducted using Google Earth Engine and Land Change Modeler in IDRISI Terrset software to analyze historical (1985–2022)...
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Effects of beach wrack on the fate of mercury at the land-sea interface – A preliminary study
PublikacjaSince the 1970s, the amount of aquatic plants and algae debris, called beach wrack (BW), has increased along the shores of industrialised regions. The strong ability of primary producers to accumulate pollutants can potentially result in their deposition on the beach along with the BW. Despite that, the fate and impact of such pollutants on sandy beach ecosystems have not been investigated so far. This study examines the fate...
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Chemical composition of water from roof in Gdańsk, Poland
PublikacjaThis study deals with the assessment of roof runoff waters from the region of Gdansk collected during the winter season (2007/2008). The chemical analysis includes 16 chemical variables: major ions, PAHs and PCBs measured at 3 sampling sites for 6-14 rain events. Although the data set is of limited volume the statistical data treatment using self-organizing maps (SOM) reveals the main factors controlling roof runoff water quality...
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Enhancing nitrogen removal in the partial denitrification/anammox processes for SO4− - Rich wastewater treatment: Insights into autotrophic and mixotrophic strategies
PublikacjaThe investigation of partial denitrification/anammox (PD/anammox) processes was conducted under autotrophic (N–S cycle) and mixotrophic (N–S–C cycle) conditions over 180 days. Key findings revealed the remarkable capability of SO42--dependent systems to produce NO2− effectively, supporting anaerobic NH4+ oxidation. Additionally, SO42− served as an additional electron acceptor in sulfate reduction ammonium oxidation (SRAO). Increasing...
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STABILITY AND LOAD BEARING CAPACITY OF A BARS WITH BUILT UP CROSS SECTION AND ELASTIC SUPPORTS
PublikacjaThe present paper is devoted to the numerical analysis and experimental tests of compressed bars with built–up cross section which are commonly used as a top chord of the roof trusses. The significant impact on carrying capacity for that kind of elements in case of out-of-plane buckling is appropriate choice of battens which are used to provide interaction between separate members. Linear buckling analysis results and nonlinear static...
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Interspecific and intraspecific variation in organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls using non-destructive samples from Pygoscelis penguins
PublikacjaAs humans are present in Antarctica only for scientific and tourism-related purposes, it is often described as a pristine region. However, studies have identified measurable levels of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), such as organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), in the Antarctic region. These are highly toxic anthropogenic compounds with tendency to travel long distances and reach remote environments, where...
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The influence of meteorological conditions and anthropogenic activities on the seasonal fluctuations of BTEX in the urban air of the Hanseatic city of Gdansk, Poland
PublikacjaThe results of studies conducted in Gdansk in the period from January to December 2013 and focused on the determination of BTEX in the atmospheric air are presented. At the stage of the isolation and/or enrichment of analytes from the gaseous medium, a passive sampling technique—Radiello® diffusive passive samplers, was applied. The time-weighted average annual concentration of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and total xylenes...
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Implementation of advanced micropollutants removal technologies in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) - Examples and challenges based on selected EU countries
PublikacjaThe accumulation of micropollutants (MPs) and their increasing concentration in the aquatic environment are an emerging issue for water quality in the world. The complex web of exposure pathways, as well as the variety in the chemical structure and potency of MPs, represents enormous challenges for researchers and policy initiatives. In order to manage MPs, it has to be decided which of them have to be reduced and to what extent,...
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Landfill leachates and wastewater of maritime origin as possible sources of endocrine disruptors in municipal wastewater
PublikacjaIn this study, wastewater from municipal services, such as a port wastewater reception facility (PRF-WW) and a municipal solid waste plant (MSWP), was tested for the presence of the suspected endocrine-disrupting compounds phthalates (PAEs) and bisphenol A (BPA). PAEs and BPA were found in this study in high concentrations in raw wastewater obtained from passenger ships (RMT-WWs) (up to 738 μg/L and 957 μg/L, respectively) collected...
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Change in Heavy Metals Concentrations in Sediments Deposited in Retention Tanks in a Stream after a Flood
PublikacjaOur paper presents the results of heavy metal (HM) (Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd) content in bottom sediments from retention tanks along Oliwa Stream in Gdańsk, Poland, before a flood (BF) and after a flood (AF) 14-15 July 2016. The flood had a huge impact on the quality of bottom sediments and their displacement. The concentrations of HM differed significantly for research series conducted 3 months BF and 8 months AF. The concentration of Cu...