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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 150 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 230 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 240 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 220 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Evaluation of the use of reindeer droppings for monitoring essential and non-essential elements in the polar terrestrial environment
PublikacjaExcess or toxic metals, non-metals and metalloids can be eliminated from the organism by deposition in inert tissue (e.g. fur) or excretion with body secretions, urine and faeces. Droppings are one of the main routes for the elimination of multiple elements and they can be collected without direct contact with the animal. Contaminant concentration has been examined in non-lethally collected tissues of several species (especially...
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Roofing Materials as Pollution Emiters - Concentration Changes During Runoff
PublikacjaThe influence of roofing material on concentration of pollutants in roof runoff waters and changes of pollution concentration in time were investigated. In field studies four roofing material types were taken into consideration - ceramic tile, bituminous membrane, asbestos tile and zinc sheeting. Samples were collected since November 2007 to March 2008, anions, cations, metals, PAHs, pesticides and PCB were determined. The existence...
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Spectral reflectance modeling of ZnO layers made with Atomic Layer Deposition for application in optical fiber Fabry-Perot interferometric sensors
PublikacjaSuitability of zinc oxide (ZnO) layers grown using Atomic Layer Deposition for operation in optical-fiber extrinsic Fabry-Perot sensors is investigated using a numerical model. Reflectance spectra obtained using the developed model indicate that the application of these layers in optical-fiber extrinsic Fabry-Perot sensors is difficult as it may require a source whose spectrum width is about 300 nm. A series of ZnO layers grown...
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Coatings in arthroplasty [online]
PublikacjaThe modern coatings used in arthroplasty for long term implants are reviewed. The phosphate coatingsare the most popular technique to improve the bone-implant interfacial strength and promote theosseointegration. The plasma spraying, electrophoretic precipitation, powder metallurgy, ion beamsputtering, high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) combustion spraying, sol-gel technique, biomimeticdeposition are mostly used to obtain the phosphate,...
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ZnO ALD-Coated Microsphere-Based Sensors for Temperature Measurements
PublikacjaIn this paper, the application of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with a 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by the Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100 and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor head in real-time, which allows for higher accuracy during...
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Microsphere structure application for supercapacitor in situ temperature monitoring
PublikacjaConstant, real-time temperature monitoring of the supercapacitors for efficient energy usage is in high demand and seems to be crucial for further development of those elements. A fiber-optic sensor can be an effective optoelectronic device dedicated for in-situ temperature monitoring of supercapacitors. In this work, the application of the fiber-optic microstrucutre with thin zinc oxide (ZnO) coating fabricated in the atomic layer...
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Zabezpieczenia antykorozyjne stalowych barierek ochronnych na obiektach mostowych w ujęciu kosztów cyklu ich życia
PublikacjaThe article presents the Life Cycle Costs analysis of steel safety barriers operated in road lane conditions, located on a selected bridge structure. Three corrosion protection systems were proposed, analyzing them in terms of the cost of initial and planned outlays related to maintenance. Based on the LCC analysis for three options, taking into account the 25-year lifetime of the barriers, the optimal solutionwas indicated, i.e....
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1,3,4-Thiadiazole-based diamides: Synthesis and complexation properties
PublikacjaAromatic diamides, derivative of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid and isophthalic acid, bearing 1,3,4-thiadiazole residue were prepared with satisfactory yields in conventional procedures and microwave stimulated reactions. X-ray structure of N,N-bis (1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-2,6-pyridinedicarboxamide (2) DMSO solvate (2DMSO) was described. Selective zinc(II), lanthanum(III), terbium(III) and L-tyrosine recognition was found for N,N-bis(1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-2,6-pyridinedicarboxamide...
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Photosensitization of TiO2 and SnO2 by Artificial Self-Assembling Mimics of the Natural Chlorosomal Bacteriochlorophylls
PublikacjaOf all known photosynthetic organisms, the green sulfur bacteria are able to survive under the lowest illumination conditions due to highly efficient photon management and exciton transport enabled by their special organelles, the chlorosomes, which consist mainly of self-assembled bacteriochlorophyll c, d, or e molecules. A challenging task is to mimic the principle of self-assembling chromophores in artificial light-harvesting...
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The role of slowly biodegradable organic compounds in a full-scale biological nutrient removal activated sludge systems
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to determine the immediate effects of slowly biodegradable substrates on the denitrification capability and phosphate release/uptake interactions for a full-scale biomass process from two large wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) located in the cities of Gdansk and Gdynia (northern Poland). Since it is hard to distinguish the slowly biodegradable substrate in a direct way, a novel procedure based on batch...
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The low coherence Fabry-Pérot interferometer with diamond and ZnO layers
PublikacjaThe authors present a fiber-optic Fabry-Pérot interferometer built with the application of diamond and zinc oxide (ZnO) thin layers. Thin ZnO films were deposited on the tip of a standard telecommunication single-mode optical fiber (SMF- 28) while the diamond layer was grown on the plate of silicon substrate. Investigated ZnO layers were fabricated by atomic layer deposition (ALD) and the diamond films were deposited using Microwave...
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Enhancement of fiber-optic low-coherence Fabry-Pérot interferometer with ZnO ALD films
PublikacjaIn this paper investigation of the enhanced fiber-optic low coherence Fabry-Pérot interferometer with zinc oxide (ZnO) film deposited by atomic layer deposition (ALD) was presented. Model of the interferometer, which was constructed of single-mode optical fiber with applied ZnO ALD films, was built. The interferometer was also examined by means of experiment. Measurements were performed for both reflective and transmission modes,...
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Aspects of pollution in Gdansk and gdynia Harbours at the coastal zone of the South Baltic Sea
PublikacjaOrganotin compounds (OTC), as well as metals, are toxic to many organisms. Even at very low concentrations OTC and metals can have several negative effects. The paper discusses key issues relating to the location of harbours in the coastal zone (including near the river mouths and semi-closed access to the sea) and the pollution of harbour sediments with heavy metals (e.g. zinc, copper, nickel and lead) and organotin derivatives...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - microsphere inspection s.3
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - microsphere inspection s.4
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - microsphere inspection s.5
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Local electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in dynamic mode of galvanic coupling
PublikacjaA novel method that combines local electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and mapping in dynamicmode is proposed. Method was validated over two galvanic couplings, namely zinc/copper and cad-mium/copper. Impedance spectrum response for all measuring points was obtained by means ofsimultaneous implementation of selected range of frequencies. Proposed method allows the measure-ment in a more time-efficient manner, at the same time...
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Nanolayers in Fiber-Optic Biosensing
PublikacjaIn this chapter, fiber-optic sensors based on nanolayers or thin films and their ability to perform biophotonic measurements is presented. In the last decade, fiber-optic sensors have gained popularity as biosensing devices. This has been made possible because of the design and the integration of new materials in fiber-optic technology. Nanolayers and thin films made from various materials such as nanodiamond (NCD), boron-doped...
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Diamond protection for reusable ZnO coated fiber-optic measurement head in optoelectrochemical investigation of bisphenol A
PublikacjaDue to the global problem with plastic contaminating the environment, with bisphenol A (BPA) being one of the highest demand, effective monitoring and purification of the pollutants are required. The electrochemical methods constitute a good solution but, due to polymerization of electrochemical oxidation bisphenol A products and their adsorption to the surfaces, measurement head elements are clogged by the formed film. In this...
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Microscale diamond protection for a ZnO coated fiber optic sensor
PublikacjaFiber optic sensors are widely used in environmental, biological and chemical sensing. Due to the demanding environmental conditions in which they can be used, there is a risk of damaging the sensor measurement head placed in the measuring field. Sensors using nanolayers deposited upon the fiber structure are particularly vulnerable to damage. A thin film placed on the surface of the fiber end-face can be prone to mechanical damage...
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Accumulation of radioisotopes and heavy metals in selected species of mushrooms
PublikacjaSeven species of forest mushrooms from different regions of Poland (edible: Imleria badia, Cantharellus cibarius, Xerocomus subtomentosus, Suillus luteus and inedible by humans but being food for animals: Paxillus involutus, Tylopilus felleus and Russula emetica) were analyzed for radioisotope activity (Cs-137, K-40, Bi-214 and Pb-210) as well as concentrations of heavy metals (aluminum, chromium, cadmium, manganese, iron, lead,...
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Honey as an indicator of heavy metals in the environment
PublikacjaHoney bees collect nectar, pollen and honeydew to produce bee products. One of them is honey, which due to chemical composition and properties is considered by human as a valuable food product. When honey bees collect substrates to produce honey they can bring contaminants to the hive. The presence of xenobiotics in bee products may lower their quality and devalue their properties, and also endanger human health. Many scientists...
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Solvent Exchange around Aqueous Zn(II) from Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulations
PublikacjaHydrated zinc(II) cations, due to their importance in biological systems, are the subject of ongoing research concerning their hydration shell structure and dynamics. Here, ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations are used to study solvent exchange events around aqueous Zn2+, for which observation in detail is possible owing to the considerable length of the generated trajectory. While the hexacoordinated Zn(H2O)62+ is the...
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Microporous N-Doped Carbon Obtained from Salt Melt Pyrolysis of Chitosan toward Supercapacitor and Oxygen Reduction Catalysts
PublikacjaThe direct carbonization of low-cost and abundant chitosan biopolymer in the presencesalt eutectics leads to highly microporous, N-doped nanostructures. The microporous structureeasily manufactured using eutectic mixture (ZnCl2 -KCl) and chitosan. Potassium ions here can act as an intercalating agent, leading to the formation of lamellar carbon sheets, whereas zinc chloride generates significant porosity. Here, we present an efficient...
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Fiber-optic sensors based on microspheres with nanocoatings (Zastosowanie mikrosfer optycznych z cienkowarstwowymi pokryciami w czujnikach światłowodowych)
PublikacjaTemperature is one of the most important physical quantities. Temperature measurements are used in every field of life, especially electronics, electrical engineering, energy-related fields, including energy source and storage devices. The goal of this dissertation is to design and optimize the microsphere-based fiber-optic sensors construction for measurement of the sensor surrounding medium temperature, including selection of...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 100 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 130 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 110 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Measurement spectrum obtained with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 120 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements between 100°C and 300°C, is presented. The main advantage of integrating a fiber-optic microsphere with a sensing device is the possibility of monitoring the integrity of the sensor...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 75 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 65 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 90 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 80 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 45 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 35 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 50 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 70 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapasitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 30 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 60 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 40 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 85 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Temperature measurement of supercapacitor with the use of ZnO coated microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor - 55 Celsius degrees
Dane BadawczeApplication of a microsphere-based fiber-optic sensor with 200 nm zinc oxide (ZnO) coating, deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) method, for temperature measurements of supercapasitor, is presented. Internal temperature of the supercapacitor is investigated in the range between 30°C and 90°C. The supercapacitor temperature was investigated using...
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Induced-fit binding of laccase to gold and carbon electrodes for the biological fuel cell applications
PublikacjaAnalogues of laccase natural substrates (syringic, veratric, ferulic, vanillic, isovanillic, 3,5-dimethoxybenzoic aldehydes) were employed to bind and orient laccase molecules in a way which facilitates adsorption of the catalyst molecules and their electrical connection with the conductive support. Laccase was bound efficiently to these substrates both on gold and carbon electrodes forming, respectively, 2D and 3D films sensitive...
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Solid-contact lead(II) ion-selective electrodes for potentiometric determination of lead(II) in presence of high concentrations of Na(I), Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Ca(II) and Mg(II)
PublikacjaLead and its compounds are a serious threat to the environment. Monitoring of this toxic heavy metal is a driving force for the continuous development of novel lead(II) ionophores to be applied in ion-selective electrodes. In this work a highly selective lead(II) ionophore, namely 25,26,27,28-tetrakis(piperidinylthiocarbonylmethylene)-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene, was used in solid-contact ion-selective electrodes for determination...
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Application of boron-doped diamond film and ZnO layer in the Fabry-Pérot interferometer
PublikacjaIn this article there have been presented the use of boron-doped diamond films for sensor applications. The low-finesse Fabry-Pérot interferometer working in the reflective mode has been implemented. Two kinds of reflective layers have been elaborated: boron-doped diamond thin films and zinc-oxide (ZnO) layer. Thin ZnO layers were deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) on the face of a standard telecommunication single-mode...
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Young shoots of red cabbage are a better source of selected nutrients and glucosinolates in comparison to the vegetable at full maturity
PublikacjaCruciferous vegetables are a valuable source of ingredients with health benefits. The most characteristic compounds of cruciferous vegetables with identified anticancer properties are glucosinolates. Young shoots and sprouts of red cabbage are becoming a popular fresh food rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. The objective of this research was to determine, for the first time in a comprehensive approach, whether young shoots...