A5085517716- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Radioactive contamination and transfer
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Nuclear and radioactivity studies
- Heavy metals in environment
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Geology and Environmental Impact Studies
- Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Heavy Metals in Plants
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Radioactive element chemistry and processing
- Waste Management and Environmental Impact
- Theoretical and Computational Physics
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Engine and Fuel Emissions
- Coal and Its By-products
- European Politics and Security
Institute of Environmental Engineering
2020-2025
University of Opole
2016-2025
Institute of Environmental Protection
2022
Pedagogical University
1991
The effect of calcium carbonate on the removal efficiency cations selected heavy metals Cu, Zn and Pb from aqueous solutions using various biosorbents (BS) was investigated under laboratory static conditions. main mechanism biosorption metal is ion exchange, whereas reaction with results in precipitation poorly soluble carbonates hydroxides examined metals. Studies conducted conditions have shown that Cu better when a mixture BS CaCO3 as compared to process, which these two components were...
This article presents the findings of fundamental research designed to assess viability utilising a range sorbents determine whether preset concentration thresholds for specific heavy metals – namely nickel, zinc, cadmium, and lead have been exceeded in prepared aqueous solutions. The biosorbents employed study were mosses, lichens algae, modified zeolites, synthetic cationites. It was demonstrated that state heterophasic ion exchange equilibrium attained following an exposure period...
Purpose: The primary objective of this paper was to present the research findings on 18650 batteries, with an emphasis consumer selection practices, as well challenges and support mechanisms related product quality. Additionally, study aimed identify critical issues that could inform future legislative changes batteries. Design/methodology/approach: employed a survey-based methodology, wherein participants were queried regarding battery features they prioritize during their procurement...
Abstract Heavy metals and radioactive compounds are potentially hazardous substances for plants, animals humans in the Arctic. A good knowledge of spatial variation these soil primary producers, their sources, is therefore essential. In samples lichen Thamnolia vermicularis, Salix polaris Cassiope tetragona, collected 2014 Svalbard near Longyearbyen, concentrations following heavy were determined: Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb Hg, as well activity following: K-40, Cs-137, Pb-210, Pb-212, Bi-212,...
Abstract We have compared historical changes in concentrations of the heavy metals Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb accumulated samples from Polish woodlands Beskidy Karkonosze (S, SE Poland) north-east regions country, versus relatively little polluted areas Spitsbergen Svalbard Archipelago. combined results literature with new 2014. The were most exposed to deposition. However, 1975 2014 there was a considerable decrease at all sites, clearly signifying improvement environmental quality. For...
The activity concentration of U-238, Ra-226, Pb-214, Bi-214, and Pb-210 was measured in samples polymetallic nodules stored the repository Interoceanmetal Joint Organization (IOM) based Szczecin, Poland. nodule were collected from seabed Pacific Ocean, within Clarion-Clipperton Zone, approximately 2000 kilometres west Mexico. U-238 studied ranged 9 to 51 Bq/kg. mean other radionuclides, Pb-210, found be at comparable levels 350, 321, 323, 287 Bq/kg, respectively. Also investigated potential...
Abstract The concentrations of trace elements in feather moss Pleurozium schreberi (Brid.) Mitt. were used to indicate the relative levels air pollution by Polish national parks. was collected from nine highest recorded samples southern and most industrialised part country; lowest northern north-eastern Poland. A comparison data obtained parks 1970s 1990s showed a significant decrease heavy metals. In linear covariability estimation, t quantile approach for multi-element comparison. number...
Mosses are one of the best bioindicators in assessment atmospheric aerosol pollution by heavy metals. Studies using mosses allow both short- and long-term air quality monitoring. The increasing contamination environment (including air) is causing a search for new, cheap effective methods monitoring its condition. Once such method use active biomonitoring. aim study was to assess with selected metals (Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg Pb) from smoke fireworks used during New Year’s Eve years 2019/2020...
Recently, significant attention has been paid to air quality awareness and its impact on human health, especially in urban agglomerations. Many types of dust samplers for monitoring are used by governmental environmental agencies. However, these techniques associated with high costs; as a consequence, biological methods such active moss biomonitoring being developed. The main disadvantages the lack standardization preparation procedures reliable comparisons results data from instrumental...
The objective of the study was to estimate value radiation dose absorbed in consequence consumption popular food products for individual age groups. Potatoes, corn and sugar beet were selected study. Edible parts these plants collected experimental fields KWS Lochów Polska Sp. z o.o. seeding company Kondratowice (Poland). On basis obtained results, it can be stated that products, people may receive increased doses from both natural artificial radioactive isotopes. calculated several groups...
Abstract We have carried out studies to examine the possibility of using biosorbents: epigeic mosses Pleurozium schreberi (Willd. ex Brid.) Mitt., and epiphytic lichens Hypogymnia physodes (L.) Nyl. in active biomonitoring heavy metal pollution surface waters. The dried sea algae Palmaria palmata Weber & Mohr were used as third biosorbent. conducted waters Turawa Reservoir, a dam reservoir with significant level eutrophication south-western Poland. Incremental concentrations Mn, Ni, Zn,...
The problem of radioactive contamination soils within the area Opole Anomaly (Polish–Czech region border) was considered. modes radiocaesium (137Cs) accumulation in fungi, lichen, and plants were analyzed their application as bioindicators for this isotope discussed. results correlated to physiochemical properties soils. Moreover, a computer estimation parameters describing translocation 137Cs soil conducted influence on course process determined.
Two isolates of Rhizoctonia solani AG11 were isolated from sugar beet seedlings South-west Poland. Both gave C2 reactions in anastomose pairings with the tester AG11. The membership both to was confirmed by analysis pectic isozyme profiles, and verification that internal transcribed spacer sequences matched references GenBank database. formed white-beige creamy-colored mycelium wide concentric zonation. One them light-colored sclerotia. average daily rate hyphal growth at 21 °C 22.8 mm 22.6...
Abstract The neutron activation analysis procedure was used to determine the concentration of 42 elements: Na, Mg, Al, Cl, K, Ca, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Zn, As, Se, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb, Mo, I, Ag, Cd, Sb, Ba, Cs, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Yb, Hf, Ta, W, Au, Hg, Th, and U accumulated in mosses sampled for testing September October 2011 Opole Province (Southern Poland). Samples different moss species were collected near intersections grid lines marked on map province. distance between points...