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Characterization of morphology and optical properties of SnO₂ nanowires prepared by electrospinning

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Tański T. , Smok W. , Matysiak W.

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2021

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tom Vol. 69, nr 5

art. no. e137507

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The growing interest in one-dimensional tin oxide-based nanomaterials boosts research on both high-quality nanomaterials as well as production methods. This is due to the fact that they present unique electrical and optical properties that enable their application in various (opto)electronic devices. Thus, the aim of the paper was to produce ceramic SnO₂ nanowires using electrospinning with the calcination method, and to investigate the influence of the calcination temperature on the morphology, structure and optical properties of the obtained material. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to examine the morphology and chemical structure of obtained nanomaterials. The optical properties of manufactured one-dimensional nanostructures were investigated using UV-Vis spectroscopy. Moreover, based on the UV-Vis spectra, the energy band gap of the prepared nanowires was determined. The analysis of the morphology of the obtained nanowires showed that both the concentration of the precursor in the spinning solution and the calcination temperature have a significant impact on the diameter of the nanowires and, consequently, on their optical properties.

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Electrospun niobium oxide 1D nanostructures and their applications in textile industry wastewater treatment

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Zaborowska M. , Smok W. , Tański T.

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences

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2023

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tom Vol. 71, nr 2

art. no. e144941

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Textile industry emits daily huge amounts of sewage rich in non-biodegradable organic compounds, especially in textile dyes. Such contaminants are highly soluble in water, which makes their removal difficult. Other studies suggest their carcinogenicity, toxicity and mutagenicity. A promising chemical treatment of textile wastewater is the photodegradation of dye molecules in the process of photocatalysis in the presence of a photocatalyst. One-dimensional nanostructures exhibit a high surface-to-volume ratio and a quantum confinement effect, making them ideal candidates for nanophotocatalyst material. Nb2O5 is, among other metal oxides with a wide band gap, gaining popularity in optical applications, and electrospun niobium oxide nanostructures, despite their ease and low cost, can increase the chemical removal of textile dyes from wastewater. Facile synthesis of electrospun one-dimensional niobium oxide nanofibers is presented. The nanophotocatalysts morphology, structure, chemical bonds and optical properties were examined. Based on photodegradation of aqueous solutions (ph=6) of methylene blue and rhodamine B, the photocatalytic activity was established. The photocatalytic efficiency after 180 minutes of ultraviolet irradiation in the presence of Nb2O5 nanofibers was as follows: 84.9% and 31.8% for methylene blue and rhodamine B decolorization, respectively.

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Assessment of the effectiveness of selected coatings for protection against UV radiation in glass fiber reinforced composites (GFRP)

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Smoleń J. , Bechcińska K. , Smok W. , Olesik P. , Stępień K.

Composites Theory and Practice

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2024

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tom R. 24, nr 1

65--71

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The paper describes the effectiveness of selected protective coatings against ultraviolet radiation in glass fiber reinforced composites. Epoxy resin matrix GFRP composites with 1 mm thick coatings were produced. Four types of coatings were compared: pure epoxy resin, epoxy resin with the addition of a UV stabilizer from the benzophenone group, epoxy resin with an addition of graphite (screening function) and a commercial polyester gelcoat. The composites were irradiated for 1000 h with ultraviolet radiation from three separate radiation ranges: UVA, UVB, UVC. The changes in the surface appearance, flexural strength and chemical structure were described. The results shows that UV radiation caused changes in the surface condition for the reference samples (coating without additives), such as yellowing and matting. Also, a reduction in the flexural strength by over 10% and changes in the chemical structure, mainly caused by oxidation processes and the cracking of chemical bonds were observed. The most beneficial protection was found to be the UV stabilizer from the benzophenone group, the addition of which provides UV protection over the entire radiation range and protects the material against negative changes in the coating’s chemical structure. Also, similar results were obtained for the samples with the graphite coating.

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Opisano skuteczność wybranych powłok ochronnych przed promieniowaniem ultrafioletowym w kompozytach wzmacnianych włóknem szklanym. Wytworzono kompozyty GFRP z żywicą epoksydową i powłokami o grubości 1 mm. Porównano cztery rodzaje powłok: czysta żywica epoksydowa, żywica epoksydowa z dodatkiem stabilizatora UV z grupy benzofenonów, żywica epoksydowa z dodatkiem grafitu (funkcja ekranizowania) oraz komercyjny żelkot poliestrowy. Kompozyty poddawano działaniu promieniowania UV przez trzy różne zakresy promieniowania: UVA, UVB, UVC przez 1000 godzin. Opisano zmiany w wyglądzie powierzchni, wytrzymałości na zginanie i strukturze chemicznej. Wyniki pokazują, że promieniowanie UV spowodowało zmiany w stanie powierzchni dla próbek referencyjnych (powłoka bez dodatków), takie jak żółknięcie i matowienie. Zaobserwowano również redukcję wytrzymałości na zginanie o ponad 10% i zmiany w strukturze chemicznej, głównie spowodowane procesami utleniania i pękaniem wiązań chemicznych. Najkorzystniejszą ochroną okazał się stabilizator UV z grupy benzofenonów, dodatek którego zapewnia ochronę UV w całym zakresie promieniowania i chroni materiał przed negatywnymi zmianami w strukturze chemicznej powłoki. Podobne wyniki uzyskano także dla próbek z powłoką z dodatkiem grafitu.