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A facile synthesis by spark plasma sintering of mobile lithium ions into oxynitride glass-ceramic matrix: Insight and perspective
PublikacjaThe quest for efficient energy storage solutions has led to the development of solid-state Li-on batteries (SSBs), which utilize solid-state electrolyte (SSE) materials instead of organic liquid electrolytes. This study investigates the effect of increasing Li content in a Ca11Al14Si16O49N10 glass-ceramic material on its structural, thermal, physical, and electrical properties. Spark Plasma Sintered (SPS) glass-ceramic samples...
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Acceleration deforms exponential decays into generalized Zipf-Mandelbrot laws
PublikacjaAn exponentially decaying system looks as if its decay was a generalized power or double-exponential law, provided one takes into account the relativistic time dilation in a detector, the delay of the emitted signal, and the accelerations of both the source and the detector. The same mathematical formula can be found in generalizations of the Zipf-Mandelbrot law in quantitative linguistics and in the dynamics of ligand binding...
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An analogue of the Pöschl–Teller anharmonic oscillator on an N-dimensional sphere
PublikacjaA Schr{\"o}dinger particle on an $N$-dimensional ($N\geqslant2$) hypersphere of radius $R$ is considered. The particle is subjected to the action of a force characterized by the potential $V(\theta)=2m\omega_{1}^{2}R^{2}\tan^{2}(\theta/2) +2m\omega_{2}^{2}R^{2}\cot^{2}(\theta/2)$, where $0\leqslant\theta\leqslant\pi$ is the hyperlatitude angular coordinate. In the general case when $\omega_{1}\neq\omega_{2}$, this is a model of...
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Atypical Self‐Action of Axisymmetric Magnetoacoustic Beams Containing Shock Fronts
PublikacjaQuasi-planar perturbations in a plasma are described by the system of ideal magnetohydrodynamic equations in the presence of the straight constant equilibrium magnetic field. Axisymmetric magnetosonic beams directed along the magnetic field reveal especial diffraction. Diffraction is more manifested as compared to a flow without a magnetic field, and it may be atypical in dependence on the ratio of the sound and the Alfvén speeds....
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Bistability and chaos in the discrete two-gene Andrecut-Kauffman model
PublikacjaWe conduct numerical analysis of the 2-dimensional discrete-time gene expression model originally introduced by Andrecut and Kauffman (Phys. Lett. A 367: 281–287, 2007). In contrast to the previous studies, we analyze the dynamics with different reaction rates α1 and α2 for each of the two genes under consideration. We explore bifurcation diagrams for the model with α1 varying in a wide range and α2 fixed. We detect chaotic dynamics...
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Calculations of Cross-Sections for Positron Scattering on Benzene
PublikacjaIn this work, we present a theoretical study on positron scattering by benzene molecules over a broad energy range (1–1000 eV). The aim of this work is to provide missing data from partial cross-sections for specific processes. In particular, calculations of cross-sections for direct ionization and electronic excitation were carried out for benzene molecules in the gas phase. An estimate for the cross-section for positronium formation...
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Chemical Origins of Optically Addressable Spin States in Eu2(P2S6) and Eu2(P2Se6)
PublikacjaLanthanide materials with a 4f7 electron configuration (8S7/2) offer an exciting system for realizing multiple addressable spin states for qubit design. While the 8S7/2 ground state of 4f7 free ions displays an isotropic character, breaking degeneracy of this ground state and excited states can be achieved through local symmetry of the lanthanide and the choice of ligands. This makes Eu2+ attractive as it mirrors Gd3+ in exhibiting...
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Chitosan-Nanogold and Chitosan-Nanozinc Electrodeposited Coatings for Biomedical Applications
PublikacjaBacterial infections represent a significant challenge to the success rate of both short- and long-term titanium implants.Consequently, there is a persistent need for effective strategies to prevent such infections. In this study, chitosan-based coatingsmodified with gold or zinc nanoparticles, recognized for their antibacterial properties, were electrophoretically deposited (EPD)onto the Ti13Zr13Nb alloy and thoroughly characterized....
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Cluster Glass Behavior and Magnetocaloric Effect in the Hexagonal Polymorph of Disordered Ce2PdGe3
PublikacjaIn this work, the hexagonal variant of the Ce2PdGe3 system is studied, which crystallizes in the AlB2-type structure (space group P6/mmm, hP3) and exhibits cluster spin-glass type behavior. The physical properties are studied by magnetization, heat capacity and electric resistivity, which showed that AlB2-type Ce2PdGe3 (h-Ce2PdGe3) can be classified as a cluster glass material with the freezing temperature Tf = 3.44 K in contrast...
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Comment on "Study of perovskite JDCl3 (J = Fr, and D = Ca, Sr, Ge, Sn) materials for smart window and optoelectronic applications: A computational predictions” J. Phys. Chem. Solids 205 (2025) 112771
PublikacjaIn their recent article Shoukat Hussain et al. 1 report the results of their density functional theory (DFT) calculations on a series of four Francium-bearing cubic perovskite materials FrDCl3 (D = Ca, Sr, Ge, Sn), discussing their possible applications for smart windows and optoelectronics. In this comment, I highlight the issue of Fr instability that completely undermines the applicability of any Fr-based materials.
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Competing charge density wave phases in YNiC2
PublikacjaCharge density wave (CDW) orders in YNiC2 are studied by means of combined experimental and computational techniques. On the experimental side, single crystals grown by the floating-zone method were examined by means of x-ray diffraction, as well as transport and thermal techniques. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations founded on the experimentally determined parent and CDW-modified crystal structures provide details of...
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Conductive Hydrogels: Bioelectronics and Environmental Applications
PublikacjaFlexible multimodal sensors have garnered continued attention due to their tunable structural performance and sensitivity to electric signals, adaptability to various environments, and outstanding mechanical properties. However, the limited self-healing capabilities, degradation, and reversible self-adhesion of sensors made from rubbers, elastomers, and other polymers have hindered their widespread application. Flexible sensors...
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Corrosion Resistance and Structure of Cr−O−N Coatings Formed in Vacuum Arc Plasma Fluxes With PIIID
PublikacjaCr−O−N-based vacuum arc coatings are very promising for the wear and corrosion protection of various steel parts. The aim of the work was to determine the effect of frequency and amplitude of the pulsed bias voltage (UB) on the elemental and phase composition, mechanical, and corrosion properties of Cr−O−N coatings. They have an amorphous structure with embedded nanosized solid solution crystallites based on CrN with a cubic structure...
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Cross-Section Calculations for Electron-Impact Ionization of Pyrimidine Molecule and Its Halogenated Derivatives: 2-Chloropyrimidine, 5-Chloropyrimidine, 2-Bromopyrimidine and 5-Bromopyrimidine
PublikacjaThe total cross-sections for the single electron-impact ionization of pyrimidine (C4H4N2), 2-chloropyrimidine (2-C4H3ClN2), 5-chloropyrimidine (5-C4H3ClN2), 2-bromopyrimidine (2-C4H3BrN2) and 5-bromopyrimidine (5-C4H3BrN2) molecules have been calculated with the binary-encounter-Bethe model from the ionization threshold up to 5 keV. The input data for the BEB calculations concerning electronic structure of the studied targets have...
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Deep eutectic solvent enhances antibacterial activity of a modular lytic enzyme against Acinetobacter baumannii
PublikacjaIn this study, we evaluated the combined effect between MLE-15, a modular lytic enzyme composed of four building blocks, and reline, a natural deep eutectic solvent. The bioinformatic analysis allowed us to determine the spatial architecture of MLE-15, whose components were bactericidal peptide cecropin A connected via a flexible linker to the cell wall binding domain (CBD) of mesophilic 201ϕ2 − 1 endolysin and catalytic domain...
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Deep learning approach for combining global ionospheric maps for GNSS positioning
PublikacjaOne of the most widely used sources for information regarding the state of the ionosphere is the global ionospheric maps provided by the IGS service. These maps are created through a weighted average of solutions from various centers, including CODE, ESA, JPL and UPC. As technology has advanced, the application of artificial intelligence in ionospheric research has become more prevalent, motivating us to apply this approach to...
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Defective TiO2 for CO2 photoreduction: Influence of alkaline agent and reduction temperature modulation
PublikacjaThis study investigates the synthesis and characterization of Black TiO2 photocatalyst (TiO2-x) through the sol-gel method combined with NaBH4 reduction at different temperatures (350 °C, 500 °C, and 650 °C). The photocatalytic performance for CO2 reduction was evaluated, revealing that TiO2-x_500°C sample exhibited the highest efficiency. This enhanced performance is mainly attributed to a higher concentration of oxygen vacancies...
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Dold Coefficients of Quasi-unipotent Homeomorphisms of Orientable Surfaces
PublikacjaThe sequence of Dold coefficients $(a_n(f))$ of a self-map $f\colon X \to X$ forms a dual sequence to the sequence of Lefschetz numbers $(L(f^n))$ of iterations of $f$ under the M{\"o}bius inversion formula. The set $\cAP(f) = \{ n \colon a_n(f) \neq 0 \}$ is called the set of algebraic periods of~$f$. Both the set of algebraic periods and sequence of Dold coefficients play an important role in dynamical system and periodic point...
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Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy in Galvanostatic Mode as a Tool for Passive Layer State Monitoring in a Chloride Solution Under a Mechanical Load
PublikacjaMechanical stress is one of the factors influencing the initiation of pitting corrosion and deterioration of the protective properties of the passive layer on stainless steel. The tests carried out on AISI 304L stainless steel showed that, in the 3.5% NaCl environment for samples loaded in the elastic and plastic range, no pitting corrosion initiation was observed. Only mechanical damage of the passive layer occurred. Galvanodynamic...
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Effect of AlF3 and KF addition on the structure and luminescent properties of P2O5 – K2O – Nb2O5 – Bi2O3 glasses doped with Eu3+
PublikacjaBased on the developed phosphate glasses P2O5–K2O–Bi2O3–Nb2O5 doped with Eu3+, the influence of AlF3 and KF on the structural and luminescent properties was investigated. For this purpose, three series of glasses containing from 5 to 15 mol% fluorides were synthesized. Two of the series included the KF additive, which was introduced in two ways - proportionally and disproportionately at the expense of the K2O share. The structural characterization...
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Effect of loss/gain of energy on standing oscillations in a planar resonator
PublikacjaThe dynamics of small-magnitude acoustic perturbations in a planar resonator is considered. Fluid flow is affected by a heating-cooling function, which may disturb its adiabaticity. This concerns open flows with an external inflow of energy and flows with relaxation of thermodynamic processes, such as exothermic chemical reaction and excitation of vibrational degrees of freedom of a molecule. These processes make the flow acoustically...
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Effect of process parameters on properties of Mn1.5CuFe0.5O4 spinel oxide coatings deposited by spray pyrolysis method
PublikacjaOne of the critical issues in the lifetime of metallic interconnects is related to their high oxidation rate and Cr diffusion, which negatively affect their performance. In the present study, a novel Fe modified Mn–Cu spinel oxide with the chemical composition of Mn1.5CuFe0.5O4 as protective coating was deposited on the surface of Crofer 22 APU and alumina by the spray pyrolysis method. The effects of different deposition conditions...
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Effect of straw and wood biochar application on growth of Miscanthus × giganteus on marginal soil: a meso-scale study with shock short-term screening
PublikacjaThe effect of biochar (Bc) application on marginal soil fertility and growth of Miscanthus × giganteus (M × g) was investigated in a greenhouse-based short-term mesocosm experiment. Straw (SBc) and wood-based (WBc) biochars were added to poor class marginal soil (C = 0.5 %) in 5 volumetric ratios (0, 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 15 % v/v). The composition and nanostructure of SBc and WBc were assessed in reference to European Biochar Certificate...
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Effects of pyrocatechol on the computational, structural, spectroscopic and thermal properties of silver-modified hydroxyapatite
PublikacjaThis study investigates the synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite (HAp) ceramic biomaterials doped with silver (Ag) and pyrocatechol. HAp, commonly utilized in the treatment of hard tissues including teeth and bones, was produced and analyzed to assess the structural, morphological, elemental, and thermal properties of the materials. The phase and crystal structures of the synthesized HAp biomaterials were examined using...
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Efficacy of modal curvature damage detection in various pre-damage data assumptions and modal identification techniques
PublikacjaThe efficacy of modal curvature approach for damage localization is discussed in the paper in the context of input data. Three modal identification methods, i.e., Eigensystem Realization Algorithm (ERA), Natural Excitation Technique with ERA (NExT-ERA) and Covariance Driven Stochastic Subspace Identification (SSI-Cov), and four methods of determining baseline data, i.e., real measurement of the undamaged state, analytical function,...
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Elucidating charge transfer process and enhancing electrochemical performance of laser-induced graphene via surface engineering with sustainable hydrogel membranes: An electrochemist's perspective
PublikacjaLaser-induced graphene (LIG) has emerged as a promising solvent-free strategy for producing highly porous, 3D graphene structures, particularly for electrochemical applications. However, the unique character of LIG and hydrogel membrane (HM) coated LIG requires accounting for the specific conditions of its charge transfer process. This study investigates electron transfer kinetics and the electroactive surface area of LIG electrodes,...
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Energy landscape and structural transformations of C38 penta-fullerene: The stabilizing role of octagons and insights into penta-octa-penta-fullerene
PublikacjaTheoretical investigations were conducted to study the stability and energy landscape of C38 penta-fullerene, a structure comprising six penta-graphene unit cells. Vibrational analysis at the B3LYP/def2SVP level revealed 18 negative frequencies, indicating the dynamic instability of penta-fullerene. Analyzing the energy profiles for these vibrational modes led to the identification of six energetically favourable isomers, featuring...
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Enhanced electrochemical performance of sulfur-doped laser-induced graphene supercapacitors: Synergistic effects of doping and plasmochemical surface modification
PublikacjaThis work introduces a novel, scalable methodology for rapidly fabricating sulfur-doped laser-induced graphene with enhanced porosity and wetting characteristics, targeting advanced supercapacitor applications. An infrared laser scribing technique was employed to create a three-dimensional porous graphene network, with in-situ sulfur doping achieved through physical evaporation using powder precursor. A second-pass laser process...
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Evaluating oxide nanoparticle exsolution on A-site deficient PrBaCo2O6-δ electrodes
PublikacjaNanoparticle exsolution is a powerful technique for functionalizing redox oxides in energy applications, particularly at high temperatures. It shows promise for solid oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers. However, exsolution of other chemistries like metal oxides is not well studied, and the mechanism is poorly understood. This work explores oxide exsolution in PrBa1−xCo2O6−δ (x = 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15) double perovskites, practiced...
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Excited states of mono- and biruthenium(II) complexes adsorbed on nanocrystalline titanium dioxide studied by electroabsorption spectroscopy
PublikacjaComprehensive characterization of the lowest energy electronic excited states for mono- and binuclear Ru(II) complexes containing bipyridine ligands has been performed by electroabsorption (EA) spectroscopy. The EA spectra of Ru complexes sensitizing a TiO2 semiconductor were compared with the spectra of these complexes in the form of solid neat films, both of which parametrized within the Liptay theory. The extracted values of...
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Experimental and Theoretical Study on Electron Interactions with Acetic Acid Molecules
PublikacjaThe absolute total cross section for electron collisions with acetic acid has been measured using an electrostatic electron spectrometerand linear transmission method for collision energies ranging from 0.4 to 300eV. Elastic electron scattering from acetic acid within a low-energy range has also been studied theoretically using the Schwinger multichannel and R-matrix methods, in the static-exchange and static-exchange plus polarization...
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Fixed point indices of iterates of orientation-reversing homeomorphisms
PublikacjaWe show that any sequence of integers satisfying necessary Dold’s congruences is realized as the se quence of fixed point indices of the iterates of an orientation-reversing homeomorphism of R^m for m ≥ 3. As an element of the construction of the above homeomorphism, we consider the class of boundary preserving homeomorphisms of R^m_+ and give the answer to the problem posed by Barge and Wójcik (2017) [2] providing a complete...
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GRASPC – GRASP package adapted for the generation of continuum orbitals wave functions
PublikacjaThe GRASP package (https://github.com/compas/grasp ) is a widely used tool for performing fully relativistic bound electron structure calculations of atoms. Its latest official release is GRASP2018, but it has been continuously developed since then. The presented code, GRASPC, is the adaptation of that package allowing for calculations of the continuum orbital of electrons elastically scattered from atoms and ions. The calculated...
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High-Performance Ceramic-Carbon Composite Electrodes for Sustainable Wastewater Remediation: A Comparative Study of Catalytically-active Nanoparticle Loading
PublikacjaThis study presents the development and analysis of novel three-dimensional ceramic-carbon composite electrodes enhanced with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles or potassium trivanadate (KV3O8) microcrystals for electrochemical and photoelectrochemical wastewater treatment applications. These composites feature high carbon content, ensuring excellent electrical conductivity, making them suitable as cost-effective, non-toxic...
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Hybrid laser-micro-arc oxidation techniques for enhanced biocompatibility and surface modification of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy in biomedical applications
PublikacjaHybrid laser-micro-arc oxidation techniques for enhanced biocompatibility and surface modification of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy in biomedical applications
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Hydrogel membranes in organ-on-a-chip devices: A review
PublikacjaOrgan-on-a-chip (OoC) devices represent advanced in vitro models enabling to mimic the human tissue architecture function and physiology, providing a promising alternative to the traditional animal testing methods. These devices combine the microfluidics with soft materials, specifically hydrogel membranes (HMs) for mimicking the extracellular matrix (ECM) and biological barriers, such as the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Hydrogels...
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Investigation of structural, thermal, and electrical properties of sodium-doped oxynitride glass-ceramics
PublikacjaThis study aimed to investigate the influence of Na2O addition on the structural, thermal, and electrical characteristics of oxynitride glass-ceramics within the Na–K–Mg–Ca–Al–Si–O–N system. Oxynitride glass-ceramic samples were prepared via spark plasma sintering (SPS) with sodium oxide doping levels ranging from 0 wt% to 12 wt%. FESEM analysis revealed changes in sample morphology with increasing sodium content, indicating the...
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Investigation of the phase transition to the Ruddlesden–Popper phase in La- or Nb-doped Sr2Fe1.5Mo0.5O6−δ double perovskites and the impact of lanthanum or niobium doping
PublikacjaSr2Fe1.5Mo0.5O6−δ (SFM) is a well-known representative of the double perovskite family, recognized for its remarkable properties, such as good conductivity in air and hydrogen. However, this material can undergo a phase transition under reductive atmospheres, which might be a challenge for its practical use. Herein, we focus on the impact of lanthanum or niobium dopants, which would not only stabilize the structure during the reduction...
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Laser melting synthesis of Mg and Si3N4-doped soda-lime glass: structure and thermal analysis
PublikacjaThree series of soda-lime glasses doped with varying contents of Mg, Si3N4, or a combination of both were synthesizedusing laser melting in less than 3 min. The addition of these dopants resulted in notable changes in the structural and ther-mal properties of the glass. Both IR and Raman spectra indicated that the silicate network primarily consisted of Q3 units,with significant amounts of Q2 and Q4 units present in most samples....
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Matrix elements for spin-orbit couplings in KRb
PublikacjaIn response to the need to investigate and create a reliable dataset of spin-orbit coupling matrix elements, we have extended our recent work in which we presented results for the potential energy curves and permanent and transition dipole moments in KRb. This paper presents 190 allowed spin-orbit couplings between 30 singlet and triplet +, , and electronic states of the KRb molecule. These results are crucial for accurately interpreting...
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Mixed, quantum-classical description of electron density transfer in the collision process
PublikacjaIn this work, we investigate an ion-atom model describing the time-dependent evolution of electron density during the collision. For a S3+- H system, numerical simulations are based on classical trajectory calculations, and the electron density behaviour is described with the time-dependent Schrödinger equation. We apply the finite difference method to obtain quantitative insights into the charge transfer dynamics, providing detailed...
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Mobile mutual-visibility sets in graphs
PublikacjaGiven a connected graph G, the mutual-visibility number of G is the cardinality of a largest set S such that for every pair of vertices x, y ∈ S there exists a shortest x, y-path whose interior vertices are not contained in S. Assume that a robot is assigned to each vertex of the set S. At each stage, one robot can move to a neighbouring vertex. Then S is a mobile mutual-visibility set of G if there exists a sequence of moves of...
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Morse homology for the Hamiltonian action in cotangent bundles
PublikacjaIn this paper we use the gradient flow equation introduced in Asselle and Starostka (Calc. Var. 59: 113, 2020) to construct a Morse complex for the Hamiltonian action AH on a mixed regularity space of loops in the cotangent bundle T ∗M of a closed manifold M. Connections between pairs of critical points are realized as genuine intersections between unstable and stable manifolds, which (despite being infinite dimensional objects)...
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New insights into structural, optical, electrical and thermoelectric behavior of Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 single crystals
PublikacjaThe single crystals of lead-free Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 were grown using the Czochralski method. The energy gaps determined from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and optical measurements were approximately 2.92 eV. The current-voltage characteristics, depolarization current, dc (σdc) and ac (σac) electrical conductivity, and Seebeck coefficient of the crystals were investigated. The frequency/temperature-dependent electrical properties...
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Novel Method for Realistically Simulating the Deposition of Thin Films from the Gas Phase and its Application to Study the Growth of Thin Gold Film on Crystalline Silicon
PublikacjaWe present a novel approach for simulating thin film (TF) deposition from the gas phase at the atomistic scale, combining molecular dynamics (MD) and time-stamped force-bias Monte Carlo (tfMC). In this approach, MD, with its fine temporal resolution, captures fast events, such as incident atom-substrate collisions, while tfMC simulates slow relaxation processes, enhancing temporal scale coverage. The proposed approach also adequately...
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Observation of quantum oscillations, linear magnetoresistance, and crystalline electric field effect in quasi-two-dimensional PrAgBi2
PublikacjaWe report the magnetic and magnetotransport properties with electronic band-structure calculation of the Bi square net system PrAgBi2. The magnetization and heat capacity data confirm the presence of a crystalline electric field (CEF) effect in PrAgBi2. Analysis of the CEF effect using a multilevel energy scheme reveals that the ground state of PrAgBi2 consists of five singlets and two doublets. The de Haas-van Alphen (dHvA) quantum...
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Optimal bandgap of a single-junction photovoltaic cell for the mobile Internet-of-Things
PublikacjaThe procedure for determining the maximum power of a single-junction photovoltaic cell operating in various types of lighting is presented. This is a key issue for photovoltaics powering the mobile Internet-of-Things (IoTs). The simulations performed are based on the detailed balance principle, without any of simplifying assumptions included in the Shockley-Queisser model. Optimal energy bandgap for diffuse solar light was found...
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Optimizing conductivity in Na-V-Te-O glass through controlled heat treatment
PublikacjaSemiconducting Na2O-V2O5-TeO2 glasses with various Na2O contents were melted and subjected to controlled heating to improve conductivity. Topography analysis were performed using confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy on both as-quenched and heat-treated samples. X-ray diffraction confirmed the amorphous nature of the samples post-melting, with subsequent heating resulting in the formation of nanocrystallites primarily...
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Optimizing electrochemical removal of perfluorooctanoic acid in landfill leachate using ceramic carbon foam electrodes by coupling CFD simulation and reactor design
PublikacjaPerfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a persistent and bioaccumulative pollutant classified as a 'forever chemical', poses a global environmental and health risk due to its widespread use and resistance to degradation. The development of effective and efficient removal technologies is crucial to mitigate its long-term impacts. In this study, we present a novel approach to address the growing concern of emerging contaminants, particularly...
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Physicochemical properties of La0.5Ba0.5Co1-xFexO3-δ (0≤x≤1) as positrode for proton ceramic electrochemical cells
PublikacjaWe report on essential properties of materials in the series La0.5Ba0.5Co1-xFexO3-δ as positrodes for proton ceramic electrochemical cells (PCECs). The unit cell and thermochemical expansion coefficient (TCEC) of these cubic perovskites decrease with iron content x, the TCEC of La0.5Ba0.5FeO3-δ going as low as 11·10-6 1/K. The materials behave as LaMO3 perovskites with small band gaps and Ba acting as acceptors compensated by electron...