This study of the BaSO4-Bi phosphor has revealed that the accumulated energy after external optical excitation exhibits specific characteristics. During irradiation with photon energy exceeding the bandgap, in addition to the intrinsic ultraviolet emission of the Bi3+ ion, several recombination emissions and emission from the Bi2+ ion are observed. At 80 K, the recombination ...

It is shown that the extensive experimental material available in the literature reflecting the behaviour of thermosensitive hydrogels and solutions of thermosensitive polymers requires systematisation and generalisation. Additional evidence is given that the method of forward and reverse phase portraits is an important tool for the systematisation of such data. It is shown ...

The Chamaenerion genus, particularly Chamaenerion angustifolium and Chamaenerion latifolium, is recognized for its rich phytochemical composition and extensive medicinal properties. These species are abundant in polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins, which contribute to their potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities. This review provides a comprehensive ...

Road infrastructure sustainability and pavement performance may be increased by using waste materials like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene waste (PE waste) in polymermodified asphalt mixtures. As seen by a more pronounced rise in the softening point, which exceeds 110 ◦C with 8% PE waste, PET was found to improve the tensile strength, resistance to cracking, ...

The optical properties of the tetragonal phase of BaTiO3 have been studied using the density functional method. In the study of a static lattice, we employed the generalized gradient approximation functional combined with on-site Hubbard correlation (GGA + U) and a hybrid functional. To account for the thermal motion of the atoms, we performed ab initio molecular dynamics ...

This study investigates the modification of bituminous mixtures by varying percentages of PET particles (1%, 3%, 5%, 8%, 10%, and 12% PET). The following methods were employed to analyze the samples: the ring-and-ball softening point determination method (ASTM D36/D36M-14), the Fraass breaking point determination method (EN 12593: 2015), the elongation determination method ...

The mechanisms of formation of induced intrinsic and impurity radiative states, which consist of intrinsic and impurity electron–hole-trapping center states in irradiated 𝐶⁢𝑎2⁢𝑃2⁢𝑂7 −𝑀⁢𝑛 and 𝐶⁢𝑎2⁢𝑃2⁢𝑂7 phosphates, were investigated using thermoactivation and vacuum-ultraviolet spectroscopy methods. These centers are excited at photon energies of 4.0 eV and 4.5 eV, which ...

This article examines quantum group symmetry using the Potts model. The transformation of the Potts model into a polynomial knot state on Kaufman square brackets is analyzed. It is shown how a dichromatic polynomial for a planar graph can be obtained using Temperley–Lieb operator algebra. The proposed work provides insight into the 74 knot-partition function of Takara Musubi using ...

In a biological medium, nanoparticles (NPs) can spontaneously interact with proteins, adsorb onto their surface, and cause conformational and orientation changes of the proteins. As a result, the protein function is influenced in a complex manner. Therefore, a detailed understanding of the nature and specificity of protein− nanoparticle interactions is crucial for the ...

Sulfur, a by-product of industrial processes, presents a unique opportunity for advancing sustainable energy storage systems, particularly in metal-sulfur batteries (MSBs) and thermal energy storage (TES) applications. Both MSBs and TES technologies benefit from sulfur’s abundance, cost-effectiveness, and high energy storage potential. However, the effective utilisation of ...