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Bio-inspired approaches for explosives detection
PublikacjaDue to unique abilities of the animals regarding analysis of complex gas substances, they still remain a gold standard in analysis of explosives. Unusual capabilities of biological chemosensory systems, including both vertebrates and invertebrates, stimulate elaboration of the devices mimicking their activity and operation parameters as precisely as possible. The electronic analogues are a subject of investigation in many research...
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Review of Recent Advancement on Nature/Bio-inspired Antenna Designs
PublikacjaThis article presents an extensive examination of antennas rooted in nature and biology, showcasing their remarkable performance across a wide spectrum of frequencies—from microwave to terahertz. The limitations of traditional antenna design have become increasingly evident in the face of burgeoning demands for novel communication technologies. Conventional analytical-equation-based approaches struggle to deliver the combined performance...
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International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation
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Bio-inspired Decisional DNA in Machinas and other Man-made Systems: The Way Forward
PublikacjaArtificial bio-inspired intelligent techniques and systems supporting smart, knowledge-based solutions of real world problems which are currently researched very extensively by research teams around the world, have enormous potential to enhance automation of decision making and problem solving for a number of diverse areas including design, manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), social communities of practice, and economics...
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From Individual to Collective: Intelligence Amplification with Bio-Inspired Decisional DNA and its Extensions
PublikacjaIn nature, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. The idea behind our vision is to develop an artificial system, an architecture that would support discovering, adding, storing, improving and sharing information and knowledge among agents and organizations through experience. We propose a novel Knowledge Representation (KR) approach in...
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Meat products Brassica exploiting anticarcinogenic potential of cabbage phytochemicals: Polish path to bio-inspired foods
PublikacjaBadania populacyjne ostatnich dwóch dziesięcioleci wskazują na sposób odżywiania jako jeden z głównych czynników zagrożenia chorobami cywilizacyjnymi, z nowotworami włącznie. W przypadku chorób nowotworowych głównym elementem diety sprzyjającej kancerogenezie jest czerwone mięso. Ze względu na wartość odżywczą i powszechność spożycia produktów mięsnych, poprawienie ich wartości żywieniowej staje się problemem o istotnym znaczeniu...
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Virtual engineering process (VEP): a knowledge representation approach for building bio-inspired distributed manufacturing DNA
PublikacjaThe objective of this research is to provide a user-friendly and effective way of representing engineering processes for distributed manufacturing systems so that they can develop, accumulate and share knowledge. The basic defini-tion and principle of the approach is introduced first and then the prototype version of the system is developed and demonstrated with case studies, which verify the feasibility of the proposed approach....
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Bio-inspired Urban Design: Smart Growth and Sustainable Development Frameworks for a New Urban Unit in Cracow
PublikacjaIn March 2012, architects João Diniz (Brazil) and Dorota Wiśniewska (Poland) answered a call to competition from the City of Cracow, submitting an entry for the redesign of 5600 ha of the Nowa Huta district in eastern Cracow, focusing on economic revitalization within a framework of smart growth and sustainable development. The scenario included an ArcerolMittal Steelworks and incorporated a strong ecological analysis for the easternmost...
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Advances in olfaction-inspired biomaterials applied to bioelectronic noses
PublikacjaAmong all the senses, olfactory system of mammals is the least characterised as far as the mechanisms of odour identification are concerned. The results of recent investigations allow better understanding of the operation mechanism of the sense of smell. Progress in this field is crucial for the development of sensor technology based on olfaction-inspired biomaterials, which simulate the olfactory system of the biological counterparts....
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Modelling of bio-mechanical objects: recent examples
PublikacjaW opracowaniu przedstawiono dwa wykorzystania modelowania bio-mechanicznego wybranych obiektów: modelowanie zachowania mięśni w układzie ramię-przedramię oraz wstępny projekt protezy dłoni przy użyciu materiałów z pamięcią kształtu. Przedstawiono wyniki badań symulacyjnych oraz opis dynamiki działania układów sterowania dla protezy dłoni oraz dla układu ramię-przedramię.
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Machine-Learning-Based Global Optimization of Microwave Passives with Variable-Fidelity EM Models and Response Features
PublikacjaMaximizing microwave passive component performance demands precise parameter tuning, particularly as modern circuits grow increasingly intricate. Yet, achieving this often requires a comprehensive approach due to their complex geometries and miniaturized structures. However, the computational burden of optimizing these components via full-wave electromagnetic (EM) simulations is substantial. EM analysis remains crucial for circuit...
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Variations in host surfaces morphology and biology of ciliate epibionts explaining distribution pattern of epibionts in the invasive signal crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus (Dana, 1852)
Publikacjaciliates on the signal crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus in relation to specialized structures of the host’s exoskeleton for the first time. This species is known to maintain a relatively clean carapace, but it is sometimes overgrown by other organisms. Epibionts cover different parts of the signal crayfish body, mainly antennae, antennules, maxillipedes III and pereiopods with inner edges of chelae; however, some parts of the...
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Bioelectronic tongue: Current status and perspectives
PublikacjaIn the course of evolution, nature has endowed humans with systems for the recognition of a wide range of tastes with a sensitivity and selectivity which are indispensable for the evaluation of edibility and flavour attributes. Inspiration by a biological sense of taste has become a basis for the design of instruments, operation principles and parameters enabling to mimic the unique properties of their biological precursors. In...
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Methods for biomaterials printing: A short review and perspective
PublikacjaPrinting technologies have opened larger windows of innovation and creativity to biomaterials engineers by providing them with the ability to fabricate complex shapes in a reasonable time, cost, and weight. However, there has always been a trouble with function adjusting in printing technologies in view of the multiplicity of materials and apparatus parameters. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, revolutionized biomaterials...
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Design of a Shape-Memory-Alloy-Based Carangiform Robotic Fishtail with Improved Forward Thrust
PublikacjaShape memory alloys (SMAs) have become the most common choice for the development of mini- and micro-type soft bio-inspired robots due to their high power-to-weight ratio, ability to be installed and operated in limited space, silent and vibration-free operation, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance properties. Moreover, SMA spring-type actuators are used for developing different continuum robots, exhibiting high degrees...
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Emerging strategies for enhancing detection of explosives by artificial olfaction
PublikacjaExplosives detection systems need to be able to reliably detect a wide range of explosive materials and their vapours. The continued development and improvement of artificial olfaction techniques, including electronic nose (EN), remains important to overcome existing challenges and meet requirements posed by new improvements in the field of explosives. There is an increasingly popular trend aimed at improvement of fundamental metrological...
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Teaching infrastructure urbanism to aid participatory planning
PublikacjaThe teaching of urban planning at faculties of architecture entails constant tension, caused by issues related to the priorities among urban design (the form) and urban planning (the process). The authors note that knowledge of the relationship between urban design and infrastructure planning, particularly within the realm of public debate within the local community, is of key importance in educating young urban planners. Described...
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On dynamics of origami-inspired rod
PublikacjaWe discuss the dynamics of a relatively simple origami-inspired structure considering discrete and continuum models. The latter was derived as a certain limit of the discrete model. Here we analyze small in-plane deformations and related equations of infinitesimal motions. For both models, dispersion relations were derived and compared. The comparison of the dispersion relations showed that the continuum model can capture the behavior...
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Mussel‐inspired biomaterials: From chemistry to clinic
PublikacjaAfter several billions of years, nature still makes decisions on its own to identify, develop, and direct the most effective material for phenomena/challenges faced. Likewise, and inspired by the nature, we learned how to take steps in developing new technologies and materials innovations. Wet and strong adhesion by Mytilidae mussels (among which Mytilus edulis—blue mussel and Mytilus californianus—California mussel are the most...
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Doctoral Seminar Chemical Sciences-BIO
Kursy OnlineSeminaria doktoranckie dla studentów Szkoły Doktorskiej w dyscyplinie Nauki Chemiczne, kategorii BIO. Studenci przedstawiają 20 min prezentacje dotyczące wyników prowadzonych badań. Dyskusja po wystąpieniu jest ukierunkowana na przedstawienie sugestii ewentualnych modyfikacji w realizacji planu badawczego.
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The Green Approach to the Synthesis of Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers with Partially Bio-Based Hard Blocks
PublikacjaBio-based polymeric materials and green routes for their preparation are current issues of many research works. In this work, we used the diisocyanate mixture based on partially bio-based diisocyanate origin and typical petrochemical diisocyanate for the preparation of novel bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (bio-TPUs). We studied the influence of the diisocyanate mixture composition on the chemical structure, thermal,...
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Effect of hydroxylated soybean oil and bio-based propanediol on the structure and thermal properties of synthesized bio-polyurethanes
PublikacjaThe aim of this work was to obtain bio-polyurethanes using synthetic compounds and bio-components, i.e. bio-glycols. Bio-polyurethanes were prepared by means of the prepolymer method. Prepolymers were synthesized from 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and a polyol mixture containing 75% by weight of commercial polyether and 25% by weight of hydroxylated soybean oils (H2 or H3), the latter being obtained in the reaction with...
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Journal of Urbanism
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Segmented bio-based polyurethane composites containing powdered cellulose obtained from novel bio-based diisocyanate mixtures
PublikacjaA considerable number of research works focus on the positive influence of cellulose on the properties of polymer-based composites and their wide range of application possibilities. The present work is focused on the synthesis of novel bio-based polyurethane (bio-PU) composites filled with powdered cellulose (microcellulose, MC) in an amount of 5 wt.%. Bio-PU composites were synthesized via a non-solvent prepolymer method. First,...
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The Influence of Substitution of a Phosphorus-Containing Polyol with the Bio-polyol on the Properties of Bio-based PUR/PIR Foams
PublikacjaIn this work, effects of incorporating of a phosphorus-containing polyol into rigid polyurethane/polyisocyanurate foams’ formulations developed with use of two different bio-based polyols, derived from crude glycerol or liquefied cellulose were examined. The bio-polyol derived from crude glycerol was synthesized via two-step process from crude glycerol and castor oil, whereas the bio-polyol derived from liquefied cellulose was...
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Sound Art and Architecture: New Horizons for Architecture and Urbanism
PublikacjaThe article discusses the crossroad between art and architecture. It sketches out the theoretical and practical aspects of involving art into architecture and multisensory dimensions of space. The analysis is based on examples of innovative experimental activities for architecture: educational projects such as workshops, seminars and courses, combining art and architecture, with special emphasis on sound art, and the consequences...
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Bio polyetherurethane composites with high content of natural ingredients: hydroxylated soybean oil based polyol, bio glycol and microcrystalline cellulose
PublikacjaIn our study, we focused on obtaining bio-polyurethane composites using bio-components such as bio glycol, modified natural oil-based polyol, and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). The pre-polymer method was used to prepare the bio polyurethane matrix. Prepolymer was synthesized using 4,4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and a polyol mixture containing 50 wt.% of commercial polyether and 50 wt.% of hydroxylated soybean oil (H3)....
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Synteza, struktura, właściwości bio-poliuretanów i kompozytów bio-polieterouretanowych wytworzonych z udziałem zmodyfikowanych surowców naturalnych
PublikacjaOd wielu lat obserwuje się rosnące zainteresowanie wykorzystania olejów naturalnych w syntezach materiałów polimerowych. Rozprawa doktorska obejmuje przegląd literaturowy w zakresie: bio-polioli i poliuretanów otrzymanych z ich udziałem, włókien naturalnych oraz metod ich funkcjonalizacji i kompozytów bio-poliuretanowych a także opis rezultatów przeprowadzonych prac badawczych. W rozdziale pierwszym części eksperymentalnej rozprawy...
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Eco-friendly Route for Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers with Bio-based Hard Segments Composed of Bio-glycol and Mixtures of Aromatic–Aliphatic and Aliphatic–Aliphatic Diisocyanate
PublikacjaApplication of bio-based diisocyanates with low volatility instead petrochemical diisocyanates has positive impact on environment by reduction of hazardous effects on living organisms and lead to bio-based polyurethanes (bio-PUs) with good usage properties. This work was focused on the synthesis and chosen properties examination of partially bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (bio-PUs) obtained using diisocyanate mixtures,...
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WPŁYW ŚREDNIEJ MASY CZĄSTECZKOWEJ BIO-POLIOLU NA STRUKTURĘ CHEMICZNĄ I WŁAŚCIWOŚCI TERMOPLASTYCZNYCH BIO-POLIURETANÓW
PublikacjaOd wielu lat wiodącym trendem w dziedzinie materiałów polimerowych, w tym poliuretanów jest poszukiwanie nowych alternatywnych monomerów [1]. W związku z tym głównym celem stało się zastąpienie surowców pochodzenia petrochemicznego monomerami otrzymywanymi z surowców roślinnych [1,2]. Obecnie na rynku istnieje wiele rodzajów materiałów polimerowych, jednakże to poliuretany stanowią najprężniej rozwijającą się grupę materiałów [2]....
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Valorization of bio-based polyols synthesized via biomass liquefaction
Dane BadawczeAs the properties of polyols have a huge impact on the properties of manufactured polyurethanes, this study aims to determine the influence of polyethylene glycols with different molecular masses on the course of the biomass liquefaction process and bio-polyol properties. The obtained polyols were characterized by rheological studies. To confirm the...
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Bio-Based Polyurethane Composites and Hybrid Composites Containing a New Type of Bio-Polyol and Addition of Natural and Synthetic Fibers
PublikacjaThis article describes how new bio-based polyol during the liquefaction process can be obtained. Selected polyol was tested in the production of polyurethane resins. Moreover, this research describes the process of manufacturing polyurethane materials and the impact of two different types of fibers—synthetic and natural (glass and sisal fibers)—on the properties of composites. The best properties were achieved at a reaction temperature...
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Filozofia - Bio - 21/22
Kursy Onlinenazwa przedmiotu: Filozofia - tryb studiów - stacjonarne - stopień studiów - I stopnia - inżynierskie - kierunek studiów: Biotechnologia(WCh)
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Filozofia - Bio - 22/23
Kursy Onlinenazwa przedmiotu: Filozofia - tryb studiów - stacjonarne - stopień studiów - I stopnia - inżynierskie - kierunek studiów: Biotechnologia(WCh)
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Urbanism. Arhitectura. Constructii
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Effect of sisal fiber filler on thermal properties of bio-based polyurethane composites
PublikacjaThis work is mainly focused on study of thermal and thermomechanical properties of obtained bio-based polyurethane (coded as bio-PU) composites via using different types of bio-components (bio-glycol, modified soybean oil and sisal fiber) in the procedure. The chemical structure, morphology and mechanical properties were also investigated and described in this manuscript in order to know more perfect characterization of produced...
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On Nature-Inspired Design Optimization of Antenna Structures Using Variable-Resolution EM Models
PublikacjaNumerical optimization has been ubiquitous in antenna design for over a decade or so. It is indispensable in handling of multiple geometry/material parameters, performance goals, and constraints. It is also challenging as it incurs significant CPU expenses, especially when the underlying computational model involves full-wave electromagnetic (EM) analysis. In most practical cases, the latter is imperative to ensure evaluation reliability....
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A new quantum-inspired approach to reduce the blocking probability of demands in resource-constrained path computation scenarios
PublikacjaThis article presents a new approach related with end-to-end routing, which, owing to quantum-inspired mecha-nisms of prediction of availability of network resources, results in improved blocking probability of incoming requests to establish transmission paths. The proposed scheme has been analyzed for three network topologies and several scenarios of network load. Obtained results show a significant (even twofold) reduction of...
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Theorey of Urbanism
Kursy OnlineThis course provides an insight into the current urban design and planning issues takin into account main problem issues associated with contemporary urban development.
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Efficient Simulation-Based Global Antenna Optimization Using Characteristic Point Method and Nature-Inspired Metaheuristics
PublikacjaAntenna structures are designed nowadays to fulfil rigorous demands, including multi-band operation, where the center frequencies need to be precisely allocated at the assumed targets while improving other features, such as impedance matching. Achieving this requires simultaneous optimization of antenna geometry parameters. When considering multimodal problems or if a reasonable initial design is not at hand, one needs to rely...
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Influence of bio-polyols with different molecular weight on properites of PUR-PIR foams
Dane BadawczeThis work attempts to validate the possibility of replacing petrochemical polyols with previously synthesized bio-polyols and their impact on the structure and properties of rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate (PUR-PIR). The influence of bio-polyols addition on foam properties was investigated by mechanical testing, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy...
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Bio-Based Polyurethane Networks Derived from Liquefied Sawdust
PublikacjaThe utilization of forestry waste resources in the production of polyurethane resins is a promising green alternative to the use of unsustainable resources. Liquefaction of wood-based biomass gives polyols with properties depending on the reagents used. In this article, the liquefaction of forestry wastes, including sawdust, in solvents such as glycerol and polyethylene glycol was investigated. The liquefaction process was carried...
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Structure-Property Relationship and Multiple Processing Studies of Novel Bio-Based Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers
PublikacjaCurrently, the growing demand for polymeric materials has led to an increased need to develop effective recycling methods. This study focuses on the multiple processing of bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (bio-TPUs) as a sustainable approach for polymeric waste management through mechanical recycling. The main objective is to investigate the influence of two reprocessing cycles on selected properties of bio-TPUs....
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Structure, morphology and mechanical behaviour of novel bio-based polyurethane composites with microcrystalline cellulose
PublikacjaThe aim of this work was to obtain bio-based polyurethane composites using biocomponents such as, bio-glycol, modified natural oil-based polyol, and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). The prepolymer method was used to prepare the bio-based polyurethane matrix. Prepolymer synthesised from 4,4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and a polyol mixture containing 75% wt. commercial polyether and 25% wt. hydroxylated soybean oils (H3)...
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Model Management for Low-Computational-Budget Simulation-Based Optimization of Antenna Structures Using Nature-Inspired Algorithms
PublikacjaThe primary objective of this study is investigation of the possibilities of accelerating nature-inspired optimization of antenna structures using multi-fidelity EM simulation models. The primary methodology developed to achieve acceleration is a model management scheme which the level of EM simulation fidelity using two criteria: the convergence status of the optimization algorithm, and relative quality of the individual designs...
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Bio‐polyols synthesized by liquefaction of cellulose: Influence of liquefaction solvent molecular weight
PublikacjaCurrently, the plastics industry including polyurethanes is based on the use of petrochemicals. For this reason, scientists are looking for new types of renewable resources for the substitution of petrochemical substances. This work aims to evaluate the effect of polyethylene glycols (PEG) with different molecular mass impact on properties of bio-based polyols synthesized via biomass liquefaction of cellulose. To date, research...
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Synteza, właściwości i zastosowanie nowych (bio)degradowalnych poliestrouretanów.
PublikacjaArtykuł stanowi przegląd literaturowy dotyczący badań nad syntezą i wybranymi właściwościami dwóch grup nowych (bio)degradowalnych poliestrouretanów. W skłąd jednego z nich wchodzi polilaktyd (PLA) a drugiego alifatyczno-aromatyczny kopolimer poli[(tereftalanu-1,4-butylenu-co-(adypinianu 1,4-butylenu)] (BTA) i/lub ataktyczny poli(RS]-3-hydroksymaślan (a-PHB).
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[AiU] Challenges and perspectives of contemporary architecture and urbanism
Kursy OnlineThis course is compulsory for PhD students assigned to Architecture and Urbanism tracks at Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology. The course is conducted by prof. Giovanna Acampa, Kore University of Enna Course type: workshops Total hours of training: 15 teaching hours