Lodz University of Technology

Experimental Demonstration of Plasmon‐Enabled Monolithic Bragg Reflectors for Infrared Light via Inverse Design

ABSTRACT High‐reflectivity mirrors in the mid‐infrared (MIR) range are essential for next‐generation optoelectronic devices but are still constrained by strain accumulation, poor thermal conductivity, and growth instability of thick multi‐alloy stacks in conventional distributed...

Structure-activity relationship of Cu(II) and Pd(II) thiosemicarbazone complexes with anticancer and antibacterial properties

Twelve thiosemicarbazones and 24 corresponding Cu(II) and Pd(II) complexes were synthesised and evaluated for their physicochemical properties and biological activities. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction and mass spectrometry confirmed ligand deprotonation and the formation of neu...

Structure and Solvent Trapping in Polymer Brushes Under Poor-Solvent Conditions

Polymer brushes exhibit complex structural responses to changes in grafting density and solvent quality, particularly under poor-solvent conditions. Although brush collapse has been extensively studied, the role of an explicit solvent in determining the structure and conformation...

C60-Modified Diazonium Cation as a Reactive Agent in Electrochemical Synthesis of Thin Fullerene-Containing Polymeric Films on the Glassy Carbon Electrode

Abstract The electrochemical reduction of the 4-(4,5-fullero-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl)benzenediazonium (C60-pyr-benN2+) cation on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) results in the formation of a fullerene-based polymeric phase (poly-C60-pyr-ben) at the electrode surface. The electrode...

Celastrol and Its Derivatives in Breast, Ovarian, and Cervical Cancer: Molecular Targets, Signalling Networks, and Nanocarrier-Based Delivery

Celastrol, a quinone methide pentacyclic triterpenoid obtained mainly from the roots of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f., forms covalent, often reversible, adducts with cysteine thiols in regulatory proteins, which underlies its multi-targeted action. This review summarises the pr...

Two-Stage Method of Manufacturing Passive Conducting Structures by Laser Decomposition of AlN Ceramics

This paper presents a two-stage method for fabricating passive conductive structures of arbitrary geometry on aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramic substrates via laser decomposition using nanosecond pulses of Nd:YAG fiber laser (λ = 1062 nm). We developed a two-stage process which allo...

Integration and evolution of architectural components in the ITER plasma control system: deployment and experimental validation at KSTAR

The ITER Plasma Control System (PCS) is a large-scale, highly integrated control system designed to autonomously execute all phases of tokamak pulse operation. Given its extended development horizon, strong functional couplings, and stringent reliability requirements, PCS develop...

Volume-query-based high-accuracy finite element modelling and capacity assessment of CFST columns with local random overlapping pitting corrosion

Existing finite element (FE) models for CFST columns with pitting corrosion are typically built upon the simplified assumption that corrosion pits do not overlap, which deviates from actual engineering scenarios. Furthermore, the pit-volume-superposition method used in these mode...

Multiplicity Results for the Nonlinear Weighted Laplacian Equation on the Sierpiński Gasket

Abstract We study a Dirichlet problem driven by a weighted Laplacian on the Sierpinski gasket. Under suitable growth assumptions on the nonlinear term, we establish existence and multiplicity results by means of direct minimization, the mountain-pass theorem, and an abstract two-...

In vitro evaluation of pH, calcium ion release and interfacial characterization of calcium silicate–based and epoxy resin–based sealers

Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the physicochemical properties and interfacial behavior of four calcium silicate–based sealers (CSBS) compared to an epoxy resin–based sealer. Specimens were prepared under standardized conditions, and pH and calcium (Ca 2+ ) ion release wer...

Preliminary validation of Cogniclear: a virtual reality cognitive screening tool for older adults against the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

Abstract Virtual reality (VR) offers new opportunities for cognitive assessment by enabling immersive, ecologically valid task execution and continuous behavioral monitoring. However, it remains unclear whether performance in VR-based assessments reflects underlying cognitive fun...

Impact of Photodynamic Therapy on Mast Cell-Associated Inflammation and Angiogenesis in Actinic Keratosis

Background/Objectives: Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common ultraviolet-induced intraepidermal neoplasm with a recognized potential to progress to cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). Although photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an established field-directed treatment for AK, its ef...

Noncovalent Interaction Origins of Substrate Discrimination in LinB: A Combined QM/MM and SAPT Analysis

Abstract Noncovalent interactions (NCIs) play a fundamental role in ligand organization within enzyme active sites and are increasingly recognized as contributors to selective substrate recognition. The haloalkane dehalogenase LinB provides a suitable system for probing the physi...

Cross-Layer Energy Management in Embedded AIoT Sensor Networks: A Structured Review, Full-Cycle Energy Model, and Break-Even Analysis

Energy management in battery-powered embedded Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) nodes requires coordinated control of sensing, computation, and wireless communication. This structured review combines a documented search of Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and IEEE X...

The Characteristics of Kitsch in the Architectural Propaganda of the Third Reich

The aim of this article is to examine the use of kitsch elements in architecture as a tool of propaganda in the totalitarian regime of the Third Reich. The study employs a historical-interpretative research method. It begins by outlining the mechanisms through which kitsch was ut...

Growth-dependent tRNA reprogramming and codon bias link translation to metabolic state in Enterococcus faecalis

ABSTRACT Enterococcus faecalis is a gram-positive commensal bacterium of the human gut microbiome and an opportunistic pathogen responsible for many hospital-acquired infections. Despite the clinical importance of E. faecalis , how gene and protein expression are coordinated with...

Closing the Objectivity Loophole in Bell Tests on a Public Quantum Computer

ABSTRACT We have constructed and run a Bell test of local realism focusing on the objectivity criterion. Objectivity means that the outcomes are macroscopically confirmed by a few observers at each party. The IBM Quantum and IonQ devices turn out to be sufficiently accurate to pa...

Experimental and GEP-based assessment of steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete containing waste glass aggregate and silica fume

This study investigates the combined use of waste glass aggregate (WGA, 0–60% volumetric replacement of natural coarse aggregate) and silica fume (SF, 0–15% replacement of cement) in steel fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete. The experimental program covered fresh, mechanic...

Chemical Devulcanization of Crosslinked Nitrile Rubber Using Tetra-n-Butylammonium Fluoride (TBAF) as a Devulcanization Aid

Utilization of tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride (TBAF) as a new, hitherto unknown devulcanization aid in the chemical devulcanization of sulfur crosslinked diene rubber has been demonstrated. The influences of crosslink structure (the ratio of mono-, di-, and polysulfidic bonds) an...

Deep learning for assessing corneal endothelial cell density in patients after descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: towards improved evaluation

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) represents a pivotal advance in corneal transplantation, specifically targeting cases of endothelial dysfunction. Postoperative monitoring of endothelial cell density (ECD) is critical for graft health and patient outcomes. Theref...