Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Local Droplet Etching‐Assisted Quantum Dot Epitaxy for Telecom C‐Band Quantum Light Emitters

ABSTRACT Significant progress in quantum light sources for quantum communication applications requires reproducible and symmetric quantum emitters acting as single‐photon sources capable of generating entangled photons on demand at specific telecom wavelengths. Here, we propose t...

An Alternative Strategy for Albumin Binding in Therapeutics. Proof-of-Concept Synthesis of Metallacarborane−Insulin Conjugates

Abstract Commercialized designs of long-acting insulins often base their protracted mode of action on fatty acid acylation, which enables interaction between insulin and serum albumin. Building on that experience, we propose an alternative design where fatty acids are replaced wi...

Interface-controlled flexural and shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with prefabricated eco-designed ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete

This study investigates an ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete partially refined by industrial by-products (recycled steel fibres and spent refinery catalyst), denoted Eco-UHPFRC, as a material for strengthening RC beams. Twenty-four beams were examined in four setup...

Voltage-Dependent Evolution of Microstructure and Tribo-Mechanical Behaviour of Coatings Formed on CP-Ti from a Wollastonite–Hydroxyapatite Electrolyte by Micro-Arc Oxidation

Commercially pure titanium is widely used for load-bearing implants but its low surface hardness and high friction coefficient limit durability. In this work, calcium- and silicon-bearing coatings were deposited on CP-Ti (VT1-0/ASTM Grade 2) by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in an aqu...

Innovative application of pressure gradient measurement in internal carotid stenosis in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (NOTICE-CAS): study protocol for a randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial

Atherosclerotic stenosis of the internal carotid artery (ICA-S) is among the significant causes of ischemic stroke. Current noninvasive imaging techniques often lack the precision to accurately determine hemodynamic significance. Although carotid artery stenting (CAS) is benefici...

Interface-engineered durable polymer-based solar concentrator with high reflectance and corrosion-resistance

Next-generation concentrated solar power (CSP) systems require lightweight solar reflectors (LSRs) that simultaneously achieve high solar reflectance, mechanical robustness, and long-term environmental stability. However, conventional reflector architectures remain constrained by...

Aspect Ratio of Gold Nanorods Indirectly Modulates the Performance of Plasmonic‐Photochromic Fibers: A Spectroscopic Study

ABSTRACT Plasmonic‐photochromic materials have been widely investigated to harness photoresponsive properties of both components, particularly in systems comprising gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and azobenzenes (Azos). Although AuNPs affect Azo performance, there is no information o...

Association of the 5-item modified frailty index and chronological age with postoperative length of stay after CRS–HIPEC: a single-centre cohort study

Frailty assessment may inform selection for cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS–HIPEC), but its association with hospitalization in functionally selected patients remains uncertain. To evaluate the association of the 5-item modified frailty i...

Impact of R/NIR irradiation of blood on selected hemostatic parameters during and after cardiopulmonary bypass in pigs

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with significant hemostatic disturbances. Red/near-infrared (R/NIR) light, also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), may attenuate these effects. This study investigated the impact of R/NIR irradiation on selected hemostatic paramete...

Uncooled mid-infrared photovoltaic detector based on Pb1−xCdxSe thin films for use in non-dispersive infrared methane gas sensors

Abstract This work is focussed on sputtered lead cadmium selenide (Pb 1−x Cd x Se) thin films as the active material within high-speed room temperature mid-infrared photovoltaic (PV) detectors for use in non-dispersive infrared gas sensors. Variation of the Cd content provides a...

An Examination of the Cs 2 NaInCl 6 Luminescence: Interplay of Self‐Generated In + and Doped Sb 3+ , Er 3+ /Yb 3+ Ions

ABSTRACT This work introduces a novel explanation of the visible (Vis‐) and near‐infrared (NIR) Cs 2 NaInCl 6 luminescence based on spontaneously formed In 3+ →In + and a doping method by utilizing Er 3+ /Yb 3+ and Sb 3+ ions. A combined experimental and theoretical approach has...

Macromechanical-based fracture assessment supported with acoustic emission of a layered structure with an organic-inorganic sol-gel thin layer

Thin-layer coatings are widely used in industry to enhance structural performance and prevent corrosion-induced degradation. Fracture performance is one of the key aspects investigated to improve interface durability. Nowadays, parameters such as the energy release rate (G) and s...

Lowering Coordination Symmetry as a Strategy for Tuning Slow Magnetic Relaxation in Quasi-Isotropic Mn(II) Systems

Abstract Two pentacoordinate Mn(II) complexes containing tridentate 2.2′-[oxybis(methylene)] bis(1H-1,3-benzimidazole) (OMeBB) ligand and pseudohalide coligands, [Mn(OMeBB)(NCS)2] (1) and [Mn(OMeBB)(NCO)2] (2), exhibit a very rare {MnIIN4O} coordination mode involving semicoordin...

Convergence of complex martingales in supercritical multi-type general branching processes in bold italic upper L Superscript bold italic q L q $\boldsymbol{L}^{\boldsymbol{q}}$ for 1 less than bold italic q less than or equals 2 1 < q ≤ 2 $1 \lt \boldsymbol{q} \leq 2$

Abstract Nerman’s martingale plays a central role in the law of large numbers for both single- and multi-type supercritical general branching processes. There are further, complex-valued Nerman-type martingales in the single-type process that figure in the finer fluctuations of t...

Operator learning for hemodynamics on variable domains: 2D stenosis and bifurcation

We study neural-operator surrogates for steady incompressible Navier-Stokes flow on variable two-dimensional coronary-like domains. Two finite-element datasets are constructed: stenosed channels and bifurcating vessels, each with 1000 geometries. We compare a reference-domain MIO...

Strong Coupling in Bulk Nanoplasmonic Nanoplatelet Perovskite Scintillators

ABSTRACT Control of light emission underpins photonics and radiation detection. Strong coupling between excitons and confined electromagnetic modes forms light–matter states known as polaritons, enabling emission control. In scintillators, such effects have been investigated main...

Comparative Optical Response of DNA-Natural and Synthetic Food Colorant Systems

Biopolymers functionalized with chromophores exhibit interesting optical properties with a high potential for applications in photonics. Quinoline yellow (QY), sunset yellow (SY) and riboflavin (RB) are commonly used as colorants in the food industry, which makes them suitable ca...

Antifungal performance of ZnO films on cement-based materials under different application methods and light activation

Fungal growth on concrete threatens both structural integrity and occupant health, particularly in humid environments. This study investigates the antifungal performance of zinc oxide (ZnO) films applied to concrete using two methods: direct application to the sample surface and...

A Geographic Information System (GIS)–CRiteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) Framework for Selecting Solar Photovoltaics Sites: A Case Study

ABSTRACT The energy transition in Lithuania requires a rapid increase in renewable electricity generation, but in a way that does not interfere with protected landscapes, agricultural use of the territory, settlements, and infrastructure planning. The current study proposes devel...

Risk Management Maturity Assessment Method for Strengthening the Resilience of the Intralogistics Service Process in Warehouse 4.0 (RMMAM-W4.0)

Contemporary warehouses operating under the Warehouse 4.0 paradigm are complex cyber-socio-technical systems, in which risk management maturity assessment is typically conducted in isolation from its impact on the resilience of the intralogistics handling process. The aim of this...