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Nitrogen pathways in the environment.
PublikacjaPraca stanowi wprowadzenie do zbioru artykułów poświęconych wielorakim aspektom badań nad ścieżkami przenoszenia związków azotu, zagrożeniami z tego wynikającymi oraz metodami przeciwdziałania tym zagrożeniom. Przedstawiono w niej bardzo problematykę obiegu kołowego azotu w przyrodzie, zwracając szczególną uwagę na zakłócenia w tym obiegu, będące rezultatem różnorodnej działalności człowieka. Na tle aktualnego stanu wiedzy, krótko...
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Electrocatalytic nitrogen dioxide sensor.
PublikacjaOpisano konstrukcję i właściwości elektrokatalitycznego czujnika gazów na bazie domieszkowanego samarem tlenku ceru. Pomiary przeprowadzono w mieszaninie syntetycznego powietrza i dwutlenku azotu. Kształt odpowiedzi prądowo - napięciowej zależy od stężenia NO2.
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Nitrogen removal in vertical flow constructed wetlands: influence of bed depth and high nitrogen loadings
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was to evaluate the nitrogen removal and its effects on the plant’s growth and leaves morphology. using two subsurface vertical flow (VF bed), with different depths (0.24 m2 × 0.70 m; 0.24 m2 × 0.35 m) and nitrogen load increments. The VF bed were planted with Vetiveria zizanioides, filled with light expanded clay aggregates (Leca®NR 10/20) and fed in parallel mode with synthetic wastewater. High ammonium nitrogen...
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Photoelectrochemical characterization of nitrogen-modified TiO2
PublikacjaTrzy próbki tlenku tytanu(IV) o różnej zawartości azotu i różnych właściwościach fotokatalitycznych zostały wybrane do charakterystyki fotoelektrochemicznej. Efektem finalnym jest określenie położenia pasma wzbronionego i pasma przewodzenia w otrzymanych półprzewodnikach.
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Optical emission spectroscopy study for nitrogen–acetylene–argon and nitrogen–acetylene–helium 100 kHz and dc discharges
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Near-Infrared-Triggered Nitrogen Fixation over Upconversion Nanoparticles Assembled Carbon Nitride Nanotubes with Nitrogen Vacancies
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Kinetics of nitrogen removal processes in constructed wetlands
PublikacjaThe aim of this paper is to present a state-of-the-art review of the kinetics of nitrogen removal in constructed wetlands. Biological processes of nitrogen removal from wastewater can be described using equations and kinetic models. Hence, these kinetic models which have been developed and evaluated allow for predicting the removal of nitrogen in treatment wetlands. One of the most important, first order removal model, which is...
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Influence of dissolved organic nitrogen on surface waters
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to determine the susceptibility of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) contained in biologically treated wastewater disposed from municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to biodegradability and bioavailability in a water environment. Additionally an evaluation was performed of the participation of this organic nitrogen fraction, including bioavailable DON (bDON), in the nitrogen balance for the Baltic...
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Pathways of Nitrogen Removal in Hybrid Treatment Wetlands
PublikacjaHybrid Treatment Wetlands (HTWs) are composed of two or more filters with different modes of flow, allowing the benefits of both types of bed to be combined, resulting in better effluent quality (nitrogen and organic compounds removal). Such a heterogeneous environment creates possibilities for different mechanisms of nitrogen removal. The objective of the present study was to investigate the removal of nitrogen versus a range...
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The occurrence and role of Nitrospira in nitrogen removal systems
PublikacjaApplication of the modern microbial techniques changed the paradigm about the microorganisms performing nitrification. Numerous investigations recognized representatives of the genus Nitrospira as a key and predominant nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in biological nutrient removal systems, especially under low dissolved oxygen and substrate conditions. The recent discovery of Nitrospira capable of performing complete ammonia oxidation...
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Electron collisions with nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) molecules.
PublikacjaArtykuł prezentuje zmierzone całkowite przekroje czynne oraz obliczone sprężyste i jonizacyjne przekroje czynne na rozpraszanie elektronów na drobinach fluorku azotu (NF3) dla niskich i średnich energii zderzenia. Wyniki porównano z dostępnymi cząstkowymi przekrojami czynnymi. W celu zbadania wpływu podstawienia atomów fluoru w miejsce atomów wodoru porównano całkowite przekroje czynne dla NF3 i NH3 (efekt fluorowania).
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Nitrogen removal in two technologies of wastewater treatment
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono problematykę usuwania związków azotu ze ścieków w świetle wymogów prawnych Polski i Unii Europejskiej. Problem został scharakteryzowany w odniesieniu do dwóch typów oczyszczalni ścieków - pracujących w całkowicie różnych skalach: dużej oczyszczalni ścieków miejskich Gdańska (Oczyszczalnia ścieków ''Wschód'') oraz oczyszczalni hydrofitowych, przeznaczonych do oczyszczania względnie niewielkich objętości ścieków...
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Determination and pathways of nitrogen during wastewater treatment.
PublikacjaŚcieki rafineryjne, farmaceutyczne oraz z przemysłu spożywczego charakteryzują się wysoką zawartością azotu amonowego. Biologiczne oczyszczanie ścieków przemysłowych zazwyczaj stwarza poważne problemy technologiczne. Azot zawarty w tego typu ściekach jest zawarty w aminach, amidach, czyli związkach, które wymagają wstępnego oczyszczania w celu zmniejszenia ich stężenia do wartości nie inhibujących reakcji biochemicznych oraz nitryfikacji....
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Photocatalytic activity of nitrogen doped TiO2 nanotubes prepared by anodic oxidation: The effect of applied voltage, anodization time and amount of nitrogen dopant
PublikacjaNitrogen doped TiO2 nanotube arrays were prepared by anodizing Ti foils in an organic electrolyte containing specified amounts of urea as nitrogen precursor. The photocatalytic activity of the samples was evaluated by analyzing the degradation kinetics of phenol in water. The influence of tubes’ length, tubes’ surface morphology and amount of nitrogen in the TiO2 lattice on hydroxyl radical formation efficiency, photocatalytic...
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Nitrogen transformation during fermentation in agricultural biogas plants
PublikacjaThe aim of the present study was to determine changes in the organic nitrogen fraction in the liquid fraction of the digestate during laboratory tests of mono- and co-digestion. Three agricultural wastes were tested: distillery residue, cattle slurry and corn silage. In the mono-fermentation tests, the initial total nitrogen concentration depended on the feedstock used. As a result of the hydrolysis and ammonification of the organic...
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Pathways of nitrogen compounds depletion in hybrid constructed wetlands
PublikacjaHybrid Constructed Wetlands are composed of two or more filters with mixed flow direction of sewage. Apparently in the HCWS the benefits of both types of bed are merged, resulting in better effluent quality (organic and nitrogen componds removal). Such heterogeneous environment creates possibilities for different ways of nitrogen "disappearing". The objective of the present study was to compare the removal of nitrogen with accompanying...
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Modeling organic nitrogen conversions in activated sludge bioreactors
PublikacjaFor biological nutrient removal (BNR) systems designed to maximize nitrogen removal, the effluent total nitrogen (TN) concentration may range from 2.0 to 4.0 g N/m3 with about 25-50% in the form of organic nitrogen (ON). In this study, current approaches to modeling organic N conversions (separate processes vs. constant contents of organic fractions) were compared. A new conceptual model of ON conversions was developed and combined...
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Effect of organic nitrogen concentration on the efficiency of trickling filters
PublikacjaThe study was conducted in Poland at six selected wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) based on the trickling filters Bioclere® technology. The aim of the study was to find the relationship between the influent organic nitrogen concentration and the purification efficiency expressed as effluent COD concentration. In the tests performed, the COD to BOD5 relationship was close to 2 and the ratio of BOD5 to TN was lower than 4. The...
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Characterization of CaWO4 scintillator at room and liquid nitrogen temperatures
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Study of pure nai at room and liquid nitrogen temperatures
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Modeling organic nitrogen conversions in activated sludge bioreactors
PublikacjaOpracowano model przemian azotu organicznego (Norg)jako rozszerzenie Modelu Osadu Czynnego Nr 2d (ASM2d). Nowy model zawiera trzy frakcje Norg: rozpuszczoą, koloidalną i zawesinową. Każda frakcja została podzielona na dwie podfrakcje - rozkładalną i nierozkładalną. Model został zweryfikowany w oparciu o wyniki badań eksperymentalnych w oczyszczalni ścieków Gdańsk-Wschód.
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Effluent dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) studies in Poland
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań prowadzonych w 8 komunalnych oczyszczalniach ścieków w Polsce północnej. Badania obejmowały pomiar stężeń różnych frakcji azotu organicznego po części mechanicznej oraz w odpływie z oczyszczalni, profile podłużne stężeń wewnątrz komór osadu czynnego, a także analizę czyników wpływających na stężenia rozpuszczonego azotu organicznego w odpływie z badanych oczyszczalni.
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Nitrogen dioxide sensing properties of PEDOT polymer films
PublikacjaThis work presents a simple and fully electrochemical route for the polymerization of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxytiophene) (PEDOT) films for fabricating a NO2 gas sensor prepared by electropolymerization of 3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) monomer in lithium perchlorate/acetonitrile solution. The main aim of this study is to determine the sensing properties of conductive polymer at elevated temperatures. The effects of the humidity,...
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Photocatalytic degradation using nitrogen-modified titanium dioxide
PublikacjaPrzepływowy reaktor z wypełnieniem został zastosowany do przeprowadzenia fotodegradacji 4-chlorofenolu za pomocą światła widzialnego. Fotokatalizator w postaci tlenku tytanu(IV) modyfikowanego azotem, został naniesiony na powierzchnię kulek szklanych. Źródło światła widzialnego stanowiła 8W lampa fluorescencyjna. Powietrze było w sposób ciągły przepuszczane przez zawartość reaktora.
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Nitrogen sorption isotherm for V2CTx
Dane BadawczeData of points for nitrogen sorption isotherm for sample V2CTx (only sorption branch). The V2CTx was prepared via selective etching of aluminium from MAX matrice V2AlC using 50% HF for 96 h at room temperature.
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Optical Magnetometry Based on Nanodiamonds with Nitrogen-Vacancy Color Centers
PublikacjaNitrogen-vacancy color centers in diamond are a very promising medium for many sensing applications such as magnetometry and thermometry. In this work, we study nanodiamonds deposited from a suspension onto glass substrates. Fluorescence and optically detected magnetic resonance spectra recorded with the dried-out nanodiamond ensembles are presented and a suitable scheme for tracking the magnetic-field value using a continuous...
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Nitrogen-Doped Diamond Film for Optical Investigation of Hemoglobin Concentration
PublikacjaIn this work we present the fabrication and characterization of a diamond film which can be utilized in the construction of optical sensors for the investigation of biological samples. We produced a nitrogen-doped diamond (NDD) film using a microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MWPECVD) system. The NDD film was investigated with the use of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Raman...
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TiO2-Nitrogen Modified for Water Decolourisation under VIS Radiation
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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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Variation in productivity of Ipomoea batatas at various rates of nitrogen fertilization
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Sensitivity to nitrogen dioxide of electrocatalytic gas sensor based on NASICON
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań czujnika elektrokatalitycznego na bazie NASICONu.
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Enhancement of SrSi2O2N2:Eu2+ phosphor by means of oxygen to nitrogen control
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Marinating and Salting of Herring, Nitrogen Compounds’ Changes in Flesh and Brine
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Studies on nitrogen modified TiO2 photocatalyst prepared in different conditions
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Incorporation of the sulfur cycle in sustainable nitrogen removal systems - A review
PublikacjaIn wastewater treatment systems, sulfur (S) removal processes are generally based on heterotrophic sulfate (SO42−) reduction by sulfate reducing bacteria and S-dependent autotrophic denitrification by sulfur oxidizing bacteria. A combination of either two cycles (N and S) or three cycles (N, S and C) appears to be a viable approach to sustainable wastewater treatment, resulting in energy savings and reduction of sludge production....
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Visible light activity and photoelectrochemical properties of nitrogen-doped TiO2.
PublikacjaFotokatalizatory TiO2 domieszkowane azotem zostały zsyntetyzowane z propanolanu tytanu (IV) lub chlorku tytanu (IV) i tiomocznika. Żółte proszki otrzymane po ogrzewaniu w temperaturach 400-600 st.C fotokatalizowały mineralizację 4-chlorofenolu w zakresie światła widzialnego (delta większe lub równe 455nm. W odróżnieniu od uprzednio opublikowanych wyników, zsyntetyzowane fotokatalizatory nie zawierały siarki, lecz zamiast tego azot...
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Manganese-nitrogen-sulphur surface layers produced on aluminium alloys
PublikacjaPodano metodę wytwarzania warstw powierzchniowych zawierających mangan, azot i siarkę na odlewniczym stopie aluminium. Przedstawiono mikrostrukturę przekroju i powierzchni wytworzonych warstw, ich twardość oraz wlaściwości tribologiczne i korozyjne.
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Investigation of sensing mechanism of Nasicon electrocatalytic sensors in nitrogen dioxide and ammonia
PublikacjaIn this paper a sensing mechanism of Nasicon electrocatalytic sensor in nitrogen dioxide and ammonia is investigated. Both gases are environmentally hazardous and contain nitrogen atom in the molecule. However, it seems that their sensing mechanism in electrocatalytic sensor could be totally different. Namely, the maximum sensitivity for each gas was obtained at different temperatures. Also, different auxiliary layers are formed...
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Comparison of nitrogen and VFA removal pathways in autotrophic and organotrophic anammox reactors
PublikacjaOrganotrophic anammox is a promising process for treating both nitrogen and organic containing wastewater than that of the traditional autotrophic anammox for sole nitrogen removal. However pathways of nitrogen removal particularly at metagenomic level in both processes are still unknown. Here we report, metabolic pathways of nitrogen removal in two lab-scale sequencing batch reactors (SBR), one autotrophic and another organotrophic...
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Development of models for nitrogen-removal processes in subsurface flow constructed wetlands
PublikacjaThis paper summarizes recent progress in modelling approach of subsurface flow constructed wetlands (SSF CWs), focusing on nitrogen removal processes.
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Hydrogen production from ethanol In nitrogen microwave plasma At atmospheric pressure
PublikacjaHydrogen seems to be one of the most promising alternative energy sources. It is a renewable fuel as it could be produced from e.g. waste or bio-ethanol. Furthermore hydrogen is compatible with fuel cells and is environmentally clean. In contrast to conventional methods of hydrogen production such as water electrolysis or coal gasification we propose a method based on atmospheric pressure microwave plasma. In this paper we present...
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Nitrogen pathways during sewage treatment in constructed wetlands in temporary climate
PublikacjaThe objectives of this paper is to estimate the role and quantity of the unit process responsible for removal or/and retention of nitrogen in different types of constructed wetlands in vegetation season and outside vegetation season. To estimate the role of the plant two objects inhabited one with willow and the other with reed were selected to assessment. Among anthers it was indicated that the concentrations of contamination...
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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...
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Modeling the pH effects on nitrogen removal in the anammox-enriched granular sludge
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was to determine the pH effects on nitrogen removal in the anammox-enriched granular sludge. The experimental data were extracted from a 4L completely-mixed batch reactor with the granular sludge at different initial pH values (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) and constant temperature T=30℃. Simulations were run in GPS-X 6.4 using a comprehensive mechanistic model Mantis2. Two kinetic parameters, including...
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MODELING THE pH EFFECTS ON NITROGEN REMOVAL IN THE ANAMMOX-ENRICHED GRANULAR SLUDGE
PublikacjaThe aim of the study was to determine the pH effects on nitrogen removal in the anammox-enriched 10 granular sludge. The experimental data were extracted from a 4L completely-mixed batch reactor with the 11 granular sludge at different initial pH values (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) and constant temperature 12 T=30℃. Simulations were run in GPS-X 6.4 using a comprehensive mechanistic model Mantis2. Two 13 kinetic parameters,...
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Influence of nitrogen and organic matter fractions on wastewater treatment in treatment wetland
PublikacjaMunicipal wastewater contains both biodegradable and non-degradable pollutants. Moreover, they are present in dissolved, colloidal and particulate forms. These fractions are characterised by various decomposition rates, hence their bioavailability during microbial respiration. It was confirm that biological degradation rate in terms of COD reduction is influenced by particle size speciation. Therefore, the objective of the study...
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Nitrogen-Incorporated Boron-Doped Nanocrystalline Diamond Nanowires for Microplasma Illumination
PublikacjaThe origin of nitrogen-incorporated boron-doped nanocrystalline diamond (NB-NCD) nanowires as a function of substrate temperature (Ts) in H2/CH4/B2H6/N2 reactant gases is systematically addressed. Because of Ts, there is a drastic modification in the dimensional structure and microstructure and hence in the several properties of the NB-NCD films. The NB-NCD films grown at low Ts (400 °C) contain faceted diamond grains. The morphology...
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Fractionation and origin of dissolved and colloidal organic nitrogen in BNR plant effluent
PublikacjaThe characteristics of effluent dissolved and colloidal organic nitrogen (DON and CON) as well as their origin, fate and biodegradability in wastewater treatment plants and receiving waters were identified as the major issues that limit the ability to achieve low total N in the effluent. This study presents the results of a comprehensive survey, which was conducted in eight biological nutrient removal (BNR) WWTPs in northern Poland....
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Nitrogen fraction fluctuation during wastewater treatment in a multistage treatment wetland
PublikacjaAlthough the size of pollutants discharged to a WWTP plays an important and often underestimated role in characterizing treat ability and hence the degree of contaminant removal of wastewater. From one hend In order to obtain efficient nitrogen removal in thedenitrification process, sufficient amounts of bioavailable carbon source should be ensured bur for the other hand in TWs, particulates from the wastewater are naturally trapped...
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Nitrogen mass balance and mathematical model of a Structured- Bed Reactor (SBRRIA)
PublikacjaAn up-flow structured-bed reactor subjected to recirculation and intermittent aeration (SBRRIA) was operated under varying influent conditions. The influent COD/N ratio was adjusted by maintaining a stable organic loading rate (average of 1.07 kgCOD m-3 d-1) and changing the nitrogen loading rate from 0.1 to 0.4 kg N m-3. Therefore, three different COD/N ratios were tested: 9.7±1 (Scenario 1); 7.6±1 (Scenario 2) and 2.9±1 (Scenario...