- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Tribology and Wear Analysis
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
- Polymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Advanced materials and composites
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
- Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Polymer composites and self-healing
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
- Radiation Effects and Dosimetry
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Aerogels and thermal insulation
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Antimicrobial agents and applications
- Sports Performance and Training
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
University of Silesia in Katowice
2014-2025
Bikur Cholim Hospital
1963
This article shows the results of research conducted on corrosion resistance FeAl (Fe40Al5Cr0.2TiB) alloy in two variants: after casting and homogenization annealing (1000 °C, 93 h). Analysis microstructure these alloys was light microscope, phase composition determined by X-ray diffraction. Resistance to electrochemical tested a 5% NaCl solution using potentiodynamic polarization technique impedance spectroscopy. The surface tests examined scanning electron microscopy. Chemical were an...
Background/Objectives: Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men, with a significant proportion progressing to metastatic disease. Traditional treatments for prostate have primarily been palliative, focusing on symptom relief. However, recent advances in radiotherapy shown promise improving outcomes these patients. Methods: This study presents modern treatment plan extensive cancer. Pre-treatment imaging revealed lymph node metastases and high metabolic activity...
The paper presents the results of oxidation tests on alloy based intermetallic phase, Fe40Al5Cr0.2TiB, in air at 700-1000 °C temperature. kinetics corrosion processes were determined, surface condition after was assessed, and type morphology oxides formed determined. In addition, possibility applying technology surfacing Fe40Al5Cr0.2TiB steel grade S235JR as a protective coating that is resistant to high temperatures. process carried out using TIG method by direct current (DC). After...
This research investigated the effect of irradiation with an electron beam energy 10 MeV in doses 26–156 kGy on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) a 15% and 20% graphite additive. The has shown that mechanical (compression strength, hardness, Young’s modulus) sclerometric (coefficient wear micromechanism coefficient resistance to wear) properties improve tribological decreases as content increases. Electron increases degree crystallinity both materials similar extent. However significant...
Restaging of mediastinal lymph nodes plays a crucial role in the multimodal treatment stage IIIA Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). This study aimed to assess impact restaging using endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), endoesophageal (EUS), and transcervical extended lymphadenectomy (TEMLA) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (CHT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) on 5-year overall survival (OS) patients with NSCLC diagnosed clinical IIIA-IIIB metastatic ipsilateral (N2) who underwent radical pulmonary...
This study analyzed the effects of irradiation polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) containing 40% bronze using an electron beam with energy 10 MeV. Dosages from 26 to156 kGy (2.6–15.6 Mrad) were used. The impact a high-energy on thermal, spectrophotometric, mechanical, and tribological properties was determined, results compared those obtained for pure PTFE. Thermal studies showed that such caused changes in melting temperature Tm crystallization Tc, increase heat ∆Hc, large crystallinity χc...
Abstract Objectives Swimming is one of the most popular forms physical activity. Pool water cleaned with chlorine, which - in combination compounds contained could form chloramines and trichloromethane swimmer’s lungs. The aim present study was to examine effect swimming training an indoor pool on composition swimmers’ respiratory phase metabolomics, develop a system provide basic information about its impact airway mucosa metabolism, help assess risk secondary tract diseases i.e. sport...
Polyoxymethylene (POM) is one of the most popular thermoplastic polymers used in industry. Therefore, interest its potential applications rapid prototyping understandable. Nevertheless, low dimensional stability causes warping 3D prints, limiting applications. This research aimed to evaluate effects POM modification with ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) (2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 wt.%) on processing (by melt flow index), structure X-ray microcomputed tomography), properties static tensile tests, surface...
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease with serious prognosis. The aim of this study was to identify biomarkers for PAH in the breath phase and prepare an automatic classification method determine changing metabolome trends molecular mapping. A group 37 patients (F/M: 8/29 women, mean age 60.4 ± 10.9 years, BMI 27.6 6.0 kg/m2) diagnosed were enrolled study. all collected on highly porous septic material using special patented holder PL230578, OHIM 002890789-0001. air then...
In the era of modern medicine, number invasive treatments increases. Artificial devices used in medicine are associated with an increased risk secondary infections. Bacterial biofilm development observed on implanted surface is challenging to treat, primarily due low antibiotics penetration. our study, preparation a new polycarbonate composite, filled nanosilver, nanosilica and rhodamine B derivative, suitable for three-dimensional printing, described. Polymer materials antimicrobial...
This article presents the results of research related to development cellulose man-made fibers with luminescent properties. The were obtained from regenerated use N-Methylmorpholine-N-Oxide (NMMO) method for lyocell (Tencel) fiber formation. is named after solvent used obtain spinning solution. Fibers are formed by dry-wet method. Due characteristic process, easily modified achieve properties star-shaped organic compound poly((9-carbazolyl)methylthiirane) (KMT). examined on their mechanical...
The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Prostheses against other treatment modalities regarding the jaw kinematics. Six patients with Prostheses, four mandibular ramus Patient-Specific Implant (PSI) condylar head preservation, and after condylectomy were evaluated by means axiography (Cadiax Compact 2), which is noninvasive three-dimensional movements. also clinically for revealed that significant movement limitations occurred...
Potassium t -butoxide dissolved in tetrahydrofuran effectively initiates homogeneous polymerization of propylene oxide at room temperature. Unsaturation and molar mass (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mrow><mml:msub><mml:mrow><mml:mi>M</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mrow><mml:mi>n</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:msub></mml:mrow></mml:math>) the polymers prepared depend on presence additives, such as macrocyclic ligand 18-crown-6 (L) -butanol. Application alone results...
In today’s analytical trends, there is an ever-increasing importance of polymeric materials for low molecular weight compounds including amines and drugs because they can act as carriers or capture drugs. The use this type will allow the development modern chromatographic column beds substrates selective sensors. Moreover, these kinds could be used a drug carrier. Therefore, aim study presenting synthesis complexing properties star-shaped oxiranes new sensor complexation compounds. Propylene...
This research aimed to examine the mechanical properties of polycarbonate-based composites filled with both organic and inorganic reinforcements before after simulated environmental degradation. Series samples were prepared in form thin tapes. Their rheological examined. Then, exposed artificial conditions. Finally, their examined once more, results compared those obtained for untreated samples. paper presents basic on application fillers polycarbonate order determine influence filler...
The use of modern materials in sports, terms chemical composition and surface texture, entails both progress results an increasing discrepancy the technical parameters equipment used. This paper aims to demonstrate differences between balls admitted a league world championships composition, influence these on water polo game. research compared two new produced by top companies producing sports accessories (Kap 7 Mikasa). To obtain goal, measurement contact angle, analysis material using...
Background/Objectives: Aseptic loosening is the leading cause of late revision in total hip arthroplasty, primarily due to degenerative oxidation polyethylene components, wear particle formation and periacetabular osteolysis. This study aimed analyze levels liners cemented cups retrieved from surgeries using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) explore correlation between factors such as head size, material, fixation method, implant survival time. Methods: Polyethylene were...
The aim of the study was qualitative assessment new materials based on a polycarbonate matrix in terms its use 3D printing and processing geometric modification (cutting). Filaments made material doped with talc five different proportions were visually inspected microscope. calibration test models using FFF (fused filament fabrication) technique. In addition, susceptibility to drill behavior shavings assessed temperature changing during drilling measured. implant inserted measure resonance...
Abstract Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease which often diagnosed in the late phase as its symptoms are non-specific and there lack of screening tests. Therefore, strong need for identifying biomarkers. Aim To identify biomarkers PAH exhaled breath serum. Methods The all patients was collected on highly porous aseptic material by use special patented holder PL 232911. air then examined with gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS). For control obtained...
Ni-P-ZrO2 composite powder was obtained from a galvanic nickel bath with ZrO2 powder. Production conducted under galvanostatic conditions. The characterized by the presence of particles covered electrolytical nanocrystalline Ni-P coating. chemical composition (XRF method), phase structure (XRD method) and morphology (SEM) distribution elements in were all investigated. Based on analyses, it found that contained about 50 weight % Zr 40 Ni. Phase analysis showed basic crystalline component...