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Low-temperature growth of InAs/GaSb superlattices on miscut GaAs substrates for mid-wave infrared detectors

Martyniuk Piotr, Benyahia Djalal

Opto-Electronics Review

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2023

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Vol. 31, Special Issue

art. no. e144557

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Short-period 10 monolayers InAs/10ML GaSb type-II superlattices have been deposited on a highly lattice-mismatched GaAs (001), 2° offcut towards <110> substrates by molecular beam epitaxy. This superlattice was designed for detection in the mid-wave infrared spectral region (cut-off wavelength, λcut-off = 5.4 μm at 300 K). The growth was performed at relatively low temperatures. The InAs/GaSb superlattices were grown on a GaSb buffer layer by an interfacial misfit array in order to relieve the strain due to the ~7.6% lattice-mismatch between the GaAs substrate and type-II superlattices. The X-ray characterisation reveals a good crystalline quality exhibiting full width at half maximum ~100 arcsec of the zero-order peak. Besides, the grown samples have been found to exhibit a change in the conductivity.

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Physicochemical and Mechanical Characterization of Ceramic Materials from Meknes Region (Morocco)

Mesrar Hamza, Mesrar Laila, Jabrane Raouf

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 8

183--197

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This scientific paper presents a comprehensive study of the physical and chemical properties of a clay sample collected from Meknes region of Morocco. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the presence of kaolinite, muscovite, and quartz minerals in the clay sample. X-ray fluorescence analysis showed that the sample contained a significant amount of aluminum and silica. The Atterberg limit test indicated that the clay has a high plasticity index and is classified as a clay of low to medium plasticity. The ATG_DSC analysis revealed that the sample underwent multiple endothermic reactions, including dehydration, dehydroxylation, and decarbonation, at different temperature ranges. Shrinkage and weight loss experiments showed that the clay exhibited high shrinkage and weight loss upon drying. SEM-EDX analysis provided information on the microstructure and elemental composition of the clay sample. The water absorption test revealed that the clay has a low water absorption capacity. The three-point flexural test showed that the clay bricks had high flexural strength, which makes it suitable for use in high-stress applications. Overall, the results suggest that the clay sample can be used in a variety of applications, including building materials, ceramics, and other industrial uses.

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The characterization study of inhibited silica/silicate scale using vinyl sulfonated copolymer (VS-Co)

Sazali R.A.b., Sorbie K. S., Boak L. S., Azman A. Z., Mohd Saaid I.b., Dollah A.b., Kassim Shaari N.Z.b., Ismail K.N.b.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 117, nr 2

57--70

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Purpose: Silica/silicate scale is a significant problem, especially in oilfield production during Alkaline Surfactant Polymer (ASP) flooding, where chemical inhibitors are the preferred method to prevent them. In this study, the effect of inhibitor vinyl sulfonated copolymer (VS-Co) on silica/silicate scale formation was analysed using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Design/methodology/approach: The functional group type of VS-Co are sulfonate ions, SO3-, and these interact in the scaling process. Bulk-inhibited scaling brine tests were conducted at 60°C and pH 8.5. During these tests, the silicon brine (with VS-Co) representing the inhibited ASP leachate was mixed with a magnesium brine representing the connate water to replicate reservoir conditions during ASP flooding. The samples tested in this study were non-inhibited Si/Mg mixed brine of 60 ppm Mg2+ and 940 ppm Si4+ (60Mg:940Si) as a blank, and inhibited 60Mg:940Si mixture with various VS-Co concentrations of 20 ppm, 50 ppm, and 100 ppm. The inhibition efficiency of the VS-Co was determined, followed by the characterisation study of the silica/silicate scale deposited from both test conditions. Findings: The IR spectra of all 60Mg:940Si samples show a similar peak at 1050 cm-1 to 1080 cm-1, attributed to a Si-O covalent bond and a band at 790 cm-1 to 800 cm-1 showing the presence of Si-O-Si stretching. XRD patterns produced a broad scattering peak for all samples at 2θ of 24° showing that the samples are amorphous silica. For tests of high Mg2+ in the brine mix, 900Mg:940Si, a mix of crystalline silica and crystalline magnesium silicate was produced. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the scale formed even with 100 ppm of VS-Co present. Further studies are required to address how to mitigate scale formation effectively in the future. Research limitations/implications: Based on the research conducted, we can conclude that the VS-Co alone could not significantly inhibit the formation of silica/silicate scale even at the highest concentration (100 ppm) of VS-Co. However, having VS-Co present caused an alteration in IR spectra frequency which requires further investigation to assess how best to develop the inhibiting properties of the VS-Co product. The application of nanoparticles and their successful stories spark the interest of authors in searching for an efficient method of managing the silica/silicate scale where the modification of potential scale inhibitor (SI) with nanoparticles may be able to improve the inhibition efficiency towards the silicate/silicate scale. Practical implications: The presence of VS-Co in the scaling brine only slightly inhibits the Mg2+ ion (initially comes from connate water) from reacting. It is worth further investigation on how this VS-Co can make it happen. Hence, the functional groups responsible for this may be altered by adding other functional groups to provide a synergistic effect in preventing this silica/silicate scale; or by modifying the VS-Co with nanoparticles to improve their adsorption/desorption capacity. Originality/value: The newly developed technique in analysing the inhibition mechanism of a chemical inhibitor using various spectroscopic analysis is promising where an alteration in the spectra may provide proof of the chemical’s inhibition efficiency.

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Effectiveness of fly ash on the stabilization/solidification of Zn-contaminated soil

Chen Yan, Zhu Shengyuan, Fang Wei, Huang He, Qin Hao, Hu Shengtao, Wu Yuzhao

Environment Protection Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 49, nr 3

15--29

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As a solid waste, the associated disposal cost of fly ash is really high. Previous studies suggested that the utilization of fly ash to treat heavy metal-contaminated soils was a new cost-effective method of disposal of it. Therefore, the effectiveness of fly ash stabilized/solidified Zn-contaminated soils has been investigated by unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) tests. Quantitative analysis of the soil microstructure was conducted by processing the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. Mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) was carried out to illustrate the size and proportion of pore size for specimens under different ratios. The results of the tests showed an improvement in the UCS, which further increased as the content of binders was raised. Binder content would have little influence on the development of strength if the binder content exceeds a threshold value. The leached Zn2+ concentration of stabilized specimens was significantly decreased compared to that of untreated. Quantitative analysis confirmed that the addition of the binders resulted in the amount of hydration product, reduction of porosity, and a really random pores orientation, which was responsible for the improvement of the strength and leaching properties of the Zn2+ contaminated soils.

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Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Stability of the Perovskite Materials – Study of Structural and Morphological Properties

Maou Amina, Gouitaa Najwa, Lamcharfi Taj Dine, Kandri Noureddine Idrissi

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 8

1--8

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In this research, the solid-state method was utilized to synthesize LaFeO3 powders, with La2O3 and Fe2O3 being employed as precursor materials. The prepared samples were calcined at different temperatures 800°C, 900°C, 1000°C, 1100°C, 1200°C and 1300°C for 4h to study phase stability. The thermal effect on structural and morphological properties was reported. The X-ray diffraction results confirmed the pure phase in its orthorhombic configuration at 1200°C and 1300°C, which was confirmed by Rietveld’s analysis. Scanning electron microscopy coupled with Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was employed to analyze the surface morphology and compositional characteristics. In addition, the samples were analyzed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. The thermal behavior of the product was investigated through the utilization of thermogravimetric analysis.

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Microstructure and Selected Mechanical Properties of Cr25Zr25Co20Mo15Si10Y5 and Cr25Co25Zr20Mo15Si10Y5 Multicomponent Alloys

Glowka Karsten, Zubko Maciej, Piotrowski Krzysztof, Świec Paweł, Prusik Krystian, Albrecht Robert, Stróż Danuta

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2023

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Vol. 68, iss. 3

1143--1149

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In the presented work, two multicomponent Cr25Zr25Co20Mo15Si10Y5 and Cr25Co25Zr20Mo15Si10Y5 alloys were produced from bulk chemical elements using the vacuum arc melting technique. X-ray diffraction phase analysis was used to determine the phase composition of the obtained materials. Microstructure analysis included scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy techniques. The studies revealed the presence of multi-phase structures in both alloys. Elemental distribution maps confirmed the presence of all six alloying elements in the microstructure. The segregation of chemical elements was also observed. Microhardness measurement revealed that both alloys exhibited microhardness from 832(27) to 933(22) HV1.

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Eco friendly synthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles from borassus flabellifer fiber and its antibacterial activity against representative micro organisms

Vanitha R., Kavitha C., Ananda Kumar S.

Advances in Materials Science

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2023

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Vol. 23, nr 4(78)

27--36

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The present study reports an easy eco-friendly, cost efficient, and rapid method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using palm sprouts as reducing cum capping agent. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles was successfully performed using palm sprouts plant extract via a simple and cheaper eco-friendly method. Palm sprouts extract reduces silver nitrate to silver nanoparticles. The resulting materials were analyzed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis. FT-IR spectrum confirms the presence of various functional groups in the active biomolecules, it acts as a capping agent for the nanoparticles. The morphology of this sample was analyzed through SEM and the presence of silver was confirmed accordingly. The green synthesized Ag NPs exhibited an excellent antibacterial activity against E. coli and P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis and S. aureus besides imparting efficient antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria as well.

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Określanie zmienności mineralogicznej utworów kajpru za pomocą metod petromagnetycznych

Kobyliński Kamil

Przegląd Geologiczny

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2022

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Vol. 70, nr 3

221--229

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Measurements of the magnetic susceptibility (MS) in sedimentary sequences can quickly provide information on the variability of their mineral composition. A typical application of MS is the reconstruction of the supply of terrigenous material in car¬bonate rocks or the variability of the ratio of ferromagnetic to paramagnetic /diamagnetic minerals in clastic rocks. The article discusses the practical aspects of using the Bartington's portable apparatus for magnetic susceptibility probing along with the correlation of these results with the mineral composition obtained from X-ray diffraction tests. The analysed rock material was red and green clays from the vicinity of Częstochowa, assigned to the mud-evaporite Ozimek Member, Grabowa Formation (Keuper facies, Upper Triassic). The obtained results indicate the possibility of a correlation between the MS and the composition of rock-forming minerals in the studied sediments, where in green clays the magnetite/maghemite with pyrrhotite(?) does not substantially affect the MS, and para- and/or diamagnetic minerals have a decisive role. In the red clays the dominant MS carrier is the hematite.Measurements of the magnetic susceptibility (MS) in sedimentary sequences can quickly provide information on the variability of their mineral composition. A typical application of MS is the reconstruction of the supply of terrigenous material in car¬bonate rocks or the variability of the ratio of ferromagnetic to paramagnetic /diamagnetic minerals in clastic rocks. The article discusses the practical aspects of using the Bartington's portable apparatus for magnetic susceptibility probing along with the correlation of these results with the mineral composition obtained from X-ray diffraction tests. The analysed rock material was red and green clays from the vicinity of Częstochowa, assigned to the mud-evaporite Ozimek Member, Grabowa Formation (Keuper facies, Upper Triassic). The obtained results indicate the possibility of a correlation between the MS and the composition of rock-forming minerals in the studied sediments, where in green clays the magnetite/maghemite with pyrrhotite(?) does not substantially affect the MS, and para- and/or diamagnetic minerals have a decisive role. In the red clays the dominant MS carrier is the hematite.

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Pre-treatment effect on the structure of bacterial cellulose from Nata de Coco (Acetobacter xylinum)

Rusdi Rusaini Athirah Ahmad, Halim Norhana Abdul, Nurazzi Mohd Norizan, Abidin Zul Hazrin Zainal, Abdullah Norli, Che Ros Fadhlina, Ahmad Nurazlin, Azmi Ahmad Farid Mohd

Polimery

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2022

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Vol. 67, nr 3

110--118

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This paper presents a structural analysis of various methods to produce bacterial cellulose (BC) from Nata de Coco (Acetobacter xylinum). BC sheet, BC chem and BC mech powders were successfully prepared using oven drying, chemical and mechanical treatment. The X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) were used to analyze the structure of prepared BC. The structure of bacterial cellulose was compared with the structure of commercial microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and cotton fabric. The XRD results showed that the BC sheet sample had the highest degree of crystallinity (81.76%) compared to cotton cellulose (75.73%). The crystallite size of cotton was larger than the BC sheet, with the value of 6.83 ηm and 4.55 ηm, respectively. The peaks in the FTIR spectra of all BC were comparable to the commercial MCC and cotton fabrics. FESEM images showed that the prepared BC sheet, BC mech, and BC chem had an almost similar structure like commercial MCC and cotton fabric. It was concluded that simple preparation of BC could be implemented and used for further BC preparation as reinforcement in polymer composites, especially in food packaging.

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Niniejszy artykuł zawiera analizę struktury celulozy bakteryjnej (BC) wytworzonej z Nata de Coco (Acetobacter xylinum) różnymi metodami. Folia BC i proszki BC chem oraz BC mech zo -stały wytworzone poprzez suszenie w piecu, obróbkę chemiczną i mechaniczną. Do oceny struktury celulozy bakteryjnej stosowano dyfrakcję rentgenowską (XRD), spektroskopię Fouriera w podczerwieni (FTIR) i skaningową mikroskopię elektronową z emisją polową (FESEM). Strukturę celulozy bakteryjnej porównano ze strukturą handlowej celulozy mikrokrystalicznej (MCC) i tkaniny bawełnianej. Wyniki XRD wykazały, że najwyższy stopień krystaliczności miała próbka arkusza BC (81,76%) w porównaniu z celulozą bawełnianą (75,73%). Wielkość krystalitów bawełny była większa niż folii BC i wynosiła, odpowiednio, 6,83 ηm oraz 4,55 ηm. Piki widm FTIR wszystkich otrzymanych form celulozy bakteryjnej były porównywalne z komercyjnymi tkaninami bawełnianymi i z celulozy mikrokrystalicznej. Zdjęcia FESEM folii BC oraz proszków BC mech i BC chem również były podobne do komercyjnej MCC i tkaniny bawełnianej. Stwierdzono, że z wykorzystaniem prostych technik można otrzymać BC, która może być stosowana jako wzmocnienie w kompozytach polimerowych, w szczególności w opakowaniach do żywności.

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X-ray diffraction and thermo gravimetric analysis of surface modified areca sheath fibre epoxy composites

Chandrappa Ravi Kumar, Kamath Sakshi Shantharam

Journal of Mechanical and Energy Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 6, No 2

1--6

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Focus of the current study is to shed more light on thermal behaviour of composites made up of areca sheath fibres. The XRD analysis revealed that crystallinity index and crystallinity percentage increased with different treatments, as it leads to better interaction of fibre and resin. The crystallinity percentage of alkali treated fibre and benzoyl peroxide treated fibre increased by 5.87 and 8.44% respectively compared to untreated fibre. This was further evident in thermal studies which proved better thermal stability in benzoyl peroxide treated fibre composite.

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The Behavior of Jordanian Oil Shale during Combustion Process from the El-Lajjun Deposit

Gougazeh Mousa, Alsaqoor Sameh, Borowski Gabriel, Alsafasfeh Ashraf, Hdaib Ismail I.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 23, nr 8

133--140

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The results of X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric and FTIR spectroscopy analyses of mineral composition indicated that the El-Lajjun oil shale is principally composed of calcite, quartz with minor amounts of kaolinite), gypsum, and apatite. The obtained oil shale ash products at 830 °C and 1030 °C are dominated by lime, quartz, anhydrite, portlandite, gehlenite, and amorphous phases. The TGA weight loss curves clearly indicate that it occurred in the temperature range from 310 to 650 °C. The decomposition of oil shale carbonates was detected above 750°C. The functional groups in the organic material of oil shale are dominated by the aliphatic hydrocarbons, the semi-ash of which had diverse structures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The most intensive of combustion occurred in the temperature range of 400–750 °C. In this temperature range, about 75 wt.% was accounted for the total mass loss.

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The identification of coal and gangue and the prediction of the degree of coal metamorphism based on the EDXRD principle and the PSO-SVM model

Zhao Yanqiu, Wang Shuang, Guo Yongcun, Cheng Gang, He Lei, Wang Wenshan

Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi

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2022

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T. 38, z. 2

113--129

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In order to improve the utilization rate of coal resources, it is necessary to classify coal and gangue, but the classification of coal is particularly important. Nevertheless, the current coal and gangue sorting technology mainly focus on the identification of coal and gangue, and no in-depth research has been carried out on the identification of coal species. Accordingly, in order to preliminary screen coal types, this paper proposed a method to predict the coal metamorphic degree while identifying coal and gangue based on Energy Dispersive X-Ray Diffraction (EDXRD) principle with 1/3 coking coal, gas coal, and gangue from Huainan mine, China as the research object. Differences in the phase composition of 1/3 coking coal, gas coal, and gangue were analyzed by combining the EDXRD patterns with the Angle Dispersive X-Ray Diffraction (ADXRD) patterns. The calculation method for characterizing the metamorphism degree of coal by EDXRD patterns was investigated, and then a PSO-SVM model for the classification of coal and gangue and the prediction of coal metamorphism degree was developed. Based on the results, it is shown that by embedding the calculation method of coal metamorphism degree into the coal and gangue identification model, the PSO-SVM model can identify coal and gangue and also output the metamorphism degree of coal, which in turn achieves the purpose of preliminary screening of coal types. As such, the method provides a new way of thinking and theoretical reference for coal and gangue identification.

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W celu poprawy stopnia wykorzystania zasobów węgla konieczna jest klasyfikacja węgla i skały płonnej, ale to klasyfikacja węgla jest szczególnie ważna. Niemniej jednak obecna technologia separacji węgla i skały płonnej koncentruje się głównie na identyfikacji węgla i skały płonnej, ale nie przeprowadzono dogłębnych badań dotyczących identyfikacji gatunków węgla. W związku z tym, w celu wstępnego przesiewu rodzajów węgla, w niniejszym artykule zaproponowano metodę przewidywania stopnia metamorfizmu węgla przy identyfikacji węgla i skały płonnej w oparciu o zasadę dyfrakcji rentgenowskiej z dyspersją energii (EDXRD) z 1/3 węglem koksującym, węglem gazowym i skałą płonną z kopalni Huainan w Chinach jako obiektem badawczym. Różnice w składzie fazowym 1/3 węgla koksowego, węgla gazowego i skały płonnej analizowano przez połączenie wzorców EDXRD z wzorcami dyfrakcji rentgenowskiej z dyspersją kątową (ADXRD). Zbadano metodę obliczeniową charakteryzującą stopień metamorfizmu węgla za pomocą wzorców EDXRD, a następnie opracowano model PSO-SVM do klasyfikacji węgla i skały płonnej oraz przewidywania stopnia metamorfizmu węgla. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników wykazano, że poprzez wbudowanie metody obliczania stopnia metamorfizmu węgla w model identyfikacji węgla i skały płonnej, model PSO-SVM może identyfikować węgiel i skałę płonną, a także wyprowadzać stopień metamorfizmu węgla, co z kolei spełnia cel wstępnego przesiewania rodzajów węgla. Jako taka, metoda ta zapewnia nowy sposób myślenia i teoretyczne odniesienie do identyfikacji węgla i skał płonnych.

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Preparation and Characterization of Cationic Energetic Salts of 5-Amino-3-[(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)amino]-1H-1,2,4-triazole (APATO)

Šarlauskas Jonas, Tamulienė Jelena

Central European Journal of Energetic Materials

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2022

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Vol. 19, no. 3

311--325

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The synthesis and properties of some 5-amino-3-[(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl) amino]-1H-1,2,4-triazole (APATO) cationic salts are described. A detailed structure of one of the salts obtained, 5-amino-3-[(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)amino]-1H-1,2,4-triazol-4-ium perchlorate (APATO·HClO4) was characterized using low temperature (173 K) single crystal X-ray diffraction: orthorhombic yellow block, space group ‘Pbc21’, crystal density at 173 K (calculated) and at 293 K (pycnom.) were 1.863 and 1.840 g/cm3, respectively. The APATO salts were characterized by spectroscopic methods and thermal analysis. Preliminary computer calculated energetic characteristics showed that the synthesized salts possess increased energetic characteristics, superior in comparison to the TNT. The APATO perchlorate salt may deserve special attention as a thermostable HEDM.

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The Structure and Magnetocaloric Effect of MnCoGe Alloy Modified by Nb

Kutynia Karolina, Gębara Piotr, Przybył Anna

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2022

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Vol. 67, iss. 3

879--883

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The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of partial substitution of Mn by Nb on structure and thermomagnetic properties in the (Mn, Nb)-Co-Ge alloy. The master alloys were prepared by arc-melting in an arc furnace with high purity of constituent elements under a low pressure of Ar. The prepared specimens were studied in as-cast state. The X-ray was performed by BRUKER D8 Advance diffractrometer with Cu Kα radiation. The analysis of the XRD pattern revealed coexistence of two orthorhombic phases with different lattice constants. The analysis of the temperature dependence of magnetizaton confirmed the XRD results and showed that produced material manifested two magnetic phase transitions corresponding to detected phases. The values of the Curie temperature were 275 and 325 K. The values of magnetic entropy change ∆SM equaled 3.30 and 2.13 J/(kg K), respectively for recognized phases. Biphase structure of produced material allowed to reach relatively high refigeration capacity 307 J/(kg). Moreover, the analysis of field dependences of magnetic entropy change (∆SM = CBn) allowed to construct temperature dependence of exponent n. The analysis of elaborated n vs. T curve confirmed biphasic structure of produced material.

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Effect of Forge Application on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of AISI 316 Using Direct Drive Friction Welding Process

Hassan Jabbar A., Boukharouba T., Miroud D.

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2022

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Vol. 67, iss. 3

987--992

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Present study introduces effect of forge application and elimination on microstructural and mechanical properties of AISI 316 during friction welding. Temperature measurements, microstructure, micro-hardness, tensile test, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction were evaluated. Maximum temperature recorded was 819°C while forge was applied between 357°C-237°C. Thermo-mechanically affected zone and highly plastically deformed zone were created at the interface at elimination and application of forge respectively. Ultimate tensile strength decreased and ductility increased when forge elimination compared to forge application. Tensile fracture was occurred adjacent to the welding interface for both cases, though, after forge application, ductile fracture mode and cleavage features through the fingerprints were observed in the fracture morphology. Redistribution and concentration of gamma iron in 111 level after forge application and heat treated of AISI 316.

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Correlation between Microstructure and Electrochemical Properties of Al-Si Alloys

Minciuna Mirabela G., Vizureanu Petrica, Jeż Bartłomiej, Sandu Andrei Victor, Nabiałek Marcin, Achitei Dragos C.

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2022

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Vol. 67, iss. 3

1067--1070

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The composition and structural modification of aluminium alloys influence their strength, tribological properties and structural stability. The phase composition of the structure as well as the characteristics of the elementary cell of each identified phase was established by X-ray diffraction, and the main objective was to determine the compositional phases, microstructure and microcomposition of the alloy. Based on the cyclic voltammograms it can be said that on the OCP interval (+1.5 V… -1.1 V), after the breakthrough potential is an intensification of the anodic process by the pronounced increase of the current density, in these conditions the Al-Si alloy has low values which means that it has a better corrosion resistance.

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Influence of Fe, Cr, and Cu addition on the microstructure, hardness, and anticorrosion properties of Al-Ni-Y alloys

Babilas Rafał, Młynarek-Żak K., Łoński W., Bukowiec D., Lis M., Kądziołka-Gaweł M., Warski T., Radoń A.

Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 22, no. 2

art. no. e82, 1--15

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This study evaluated the structural changes of Al-Ni-(Fe,Cr,Cu)-Y alloys induced by different cooling states. The aim was to determine the role of Fe, Cr, and Cu addition as well as cooling rate on the structure, hardness and anticorrosion properties of crystalline and nanocrystalline Al-Ni-Y alloys. The impact of the preparation method on the structure of alloys was observed by the broadening of the X-ray diffraction peaks of the alloys in the form of plates, which indicated structure fragmentation at a high cooling rate. The TEM images showed the formation of a structure composed of homogeneously dispersed α-Al nanograins. Phase analysis performed using X-ray diffraction method and Mossbauer spectroscopy revealed that the slowly cooled master alloys were mainly composed of Al23Ni6Y4, Al10Fe2Y, and α-Al phases. The Al10Fe2Y structure was the main Fe-bearing phase in all investigated master alloys. A crystallization mechanism was proposed based on the DTA heating and cooling curves. The pitting corrosion type was identified based on morphology observations after electrochemical tests. Rapid solidification and the addition of chromium and copper improved the microhardness as well as corrosion resistance. The high increase of hardness (289 HV0.1) and corrosion resistance[...]

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Wykorzystanie rentgenowskiej analizy dyfrakcyjnej do oceny stałości składu zestawu surowcowego do syntezy C3S

Ciołek Lidia, Gąsiński Arkadiusz

Szkło i Ceramika

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2021

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R. 72, nr 1

38--40

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W pracy przedstawiono badania odpowiednie do wytworzenia głównego składnika cementu portlandzkiego − krzemianu trójwapnia. Przeprowadzone badania obejmowały ujednorodnienie zestawu, ocenę stałości jego składu z wykorzystaniem rentgenowskiej analizy fazowej w połączeniu z metodą Rietvelda oraz wyniki XRD wytworzonego spieku. Zaprezentowane wyniki potwierdzają adekwatność przyjętych metod badawczych do wytworzenia jednorodnego spieku zawierającego alit (krzemian trójwapnia).

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The paper presents tests suitable for the production of the main component of Portland cement - tricalcium silicate. The tests carried out included homogenization of the batch of raw material sets, assessment of the constancy of its composition with the use of X-ray phase analysis in conjunction with the analysis of the results using the Rietveld method, and the XRD results of the sinter produced. The presented results confirm the adequacy of the adopted research methods for the production of a homogeneous sintered alite (tricalcium silicate).

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Using X-ray diffraction in characterization of bone remodeling and nanocomposites in ovariectomized rats osteopenia model

Kostyshyn Nazar, Gzhegotskyi Mechyslav, Kostyshyn Liubov, Yarova Oksana, Kulyk Yuriy, Mudry Stepan

Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering

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2021

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Vol. 27, Iss. 2

157--163

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Sedentary lifestyle and physiological menopause are among the risk factors of osteopenia, especially in elderly people. However, bone mineral density decrease can also be observed in young individuals, for instance, due to deficiency of female sex hormones after surgical interventions, particularly ovariectomy. Our research enabled us to assess the efficacy of whole-body vibration in preventing the loss of bone mineral density in the ovariectomy rat osteopenia model. Thus, whole-body vibration with acceleration level 0.3 g and frequency 50 Hz was used on young female rats, which had been subjected to ovariectomy (n = 18). It had been conducted for 24 weeks, exposure time – 30 minutes per day, 5 times a week. Assessment of mineral component loss of the tibia was performed by means of X-ray diffraction. Bone remodeling was assessed by determining hormones: parathyroid hormone and calcitonin, Ca and P in the blood. X-ray diffraction is an effective method, which enables the evaluation a nanocomposites structure of the bone tissue in the experiment. In the article, we applied this method to determine the loss of bone mineral mass after ovariectomy and the impact of wholebody vibration under such conditions. In the ovariectomy group, the volume of a mineral component significantly decreased starting already from the 16th week (р<0.05) versus control. However, in the group with ovariectomy + wholebody vibration, the loss of a mineral component was insignificant during 8-16 weeks of the investigation, compared with the control group. On the 24th day, the spectrums almost did not differ from ovariectomized rats group. Meanwhile, hormone levels changed in ovariectomized rats group. It should be emphasized that the aforementioned whole-body vibration parameters do not cause severe bone damage or further negative consequences.

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Mineralogical studies of the Maastrichtian Gerinya Claystone of the Patti Formation, southern Bida Basin, Nigeria: Implication for industrial application

Oyetade Oluwaseye P., Konwea Charles I., Ojo Olusola J., Odesanmi Tayelolu M.

Mineralogia

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2021

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Vol. 52, iss. 1

10--18

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The mineralogical compositions of the Gerinya claystone, Patti Formation, Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria, were investigated to infer their sedimentological process and industrial application. Mineralogical analysis of the claystone was carried out using the X-ray diffraction (XRD) method. The diffractogram peaks aided the identification of the clay and non-clay minerals in the study area. The XRD showed kaolinite as the major clay mineral with compositions ranging from 10.8 - 67.6 wt%. The non-clay minerals were quartz, anatase, diopside, goethite, hematite, rutile, muscovite and microcline. Among the non-clay minerals, quartz had the highest percentage mineralogical composition of 21.2 to 83.4 wt%. The mineral assemblage is typical of a hot and humid climate where chemical alteration and hydrolysis of silicate minerals are severe. The sediments are of mafic and felsic crystalline rocks origin. The sediments are of low energy floodplain/interchannel depositional environment. The Gerinya claystone vary from low to high porosity and very low to low permeability. The claystone can be used as clay liners and as raw material for ceramic production. The application of the claystones in fertiliser production will require some processing. The claystone can be used for haemorrhage control in the pharmacological/medical sector. Although, the ingestion of the claystones could lead to dental damage and possible perforation of the sigmoid colon in the gastrointestinal tract.