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Silesian University of Technology
Recent research
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Environmental contamination by microplastics is closely associated with the widespread use of plastics. However, reliable assessment of this problem remains challenging because of the lack of fully harmonized definitions and considerable variability in analytical procedures. This...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
RED-S IN ENDURANCE ATHLETES — SKELETAL CONSEQUENCES OF CHRONIC LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY
Background. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is an increasingly recognized health problem among endurance athletes. The main mechanism leading to the development of RED-S is low energy availability (LEA), resulting from insufficient energy intake in relation to exercis...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
End-of-life photovoltaic (PV) modules represent an increasingly important secondary resource for valuable metals and technology-critical elements. However, the combined influence of pretreatment strategy and leaching chemistry on metal recovery under ultrasonic-assisted condition...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Cementitious materials are the most widely used construction materials worldwide. Beyond their structural function, they are increasingly recognized as multifunctional materials capable of contributing to thermal energy management and improving the energy performance of buildings...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
Techno-economic and life cycle assessment of a tandem CO2 and plastic waste-to-fuels system
The transition towards a circular and low-carbon economy requires integrated solutions that enable the simultaneous valorization of waste streams and carbon dioxide. In this context, this study investigates a tandem system combining an electrochemical reactor (PV-EC) and a photo-...
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Hot compression behavior of advanced medium Mn steels: numerical and experimental investigation
The hot compression behavior of advanced medium-Mn steels (3–5 wt% Mn) intended for forgings was investigated using a combined experimental and numerical approaches. Finite element method (FEM) simulations were performed based on material parameters identified from stress-strain...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Accurate identification of equivalent circuit model parameters of lithium-ion cells is essential for reliable prediction of voltage fluctuation dynamics in traction and stationary energy storage applications. This paper presents a novel parameter identification approach for a Thé...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
This publication presents the results of numerical simulations concerning changes in the cold crucible design, the influence of the cold crucible melting process parameters, and the impact of the computational model on electrical efficiency and, consequently, on energy savings. T...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Geochemical Effects of Groundwater Interaction with Steel Slag Aggregate Used in Road Construction
:This study assessed the effects of groundwater interacting with aggregate produced from steel slag, used as a ballast material in a waterproofing system protecting the road surface under high groundwater table conditions. Field investigations were carried out, with hydrochemical...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Metallurgical Waste Landfills as Potential Anthropogenic Deposits
Metallurgical slags produced in the zinc–lead, copper, iron and steel metallurgical industries are characterized by a variety of technical parameters and varying chemical and mineral compositions, which depend on the type of raw material and the technological process selected and...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Occupational accidents remain one of the key challenges for modern work systems, both from the perspective of employee health and life, and in terms of economic, social, and organisational losses for society. Despite the significant diagnostic value of near misses, data...
- Materials & EnergyOpen access
An amorphous nickel boride/niobium carbide MXene (Ni x B/Nb 2 CT x ) composite was designed and synthesized via a combined HF-assisted etching and in-situ chemical reduction strategy. The uniform anchoring of 0D Ni x B nanoparticles within the multilayered Nb 2 CT x nanosheets le...
- Engineering & Technology
Efficient CO 2 capture from flue gas is fundamentally limited by the trade‐off between permeability, selectivity, and chemical stability. Amine‐functionalized sorbents (AFS) achieve high selectivity via strong chemisorption, but suffer from kinetic limitations, pore blocking, and...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Cable scrap is a high-grade secondary copper resource, but transparent plant-scale evidence on the operational energy and emissions performance of mechanical separation lines remains limited. This descriptive industrial case report presents a non-replicated comparison of complete...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Deep learning method for wear assessment and regeneration support in gear hobbing tools
Efficient monitoring and regeneration of cutting tools are essential for maintaining product quality and process continuity in modern manufacturing environments. Consistent and robust assessment of tool wear remains a practical challenge, particularly when evaluations rely heavil...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Supplementary Materials and Methods for "KSR2 is a novel oncogene in TAL1 subtype of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with potential clinical and prognostic implications" accepted for publication in Haematologica (2026) The published article includes an abbreviated Methods sec...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Supplementary Materials and Methods for "KSR2 is a novel oncogene in TAL1 subtype of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with potential clinical and prognostic implications" accepted for publication in Haematologica (2026) The published article includes an abbreviated Methods sec...