Barbara Kozub

Cracow University of Technology | PK · Institute of Materials Engineering

Geopolymers are inorganic materials resulting from the synthesis of silicon and aluminum in a polycondensation reaction. In this study, coal mine waste material from the Wieczorek mine in theŚląskie Voivodeship was used to produce geopolymers. The material was prepared, crushed and milled beforehand due to its large dimensions. The material was sub...

Space missions will require the capability to build structures on site using local resources. Before 2040, NASA and the European Space Agency want to ensure the possibility of a permanent human residence in shelters on the Moon or Mars. The article analyzed the state of the art in this area based on the literature research. It shows innovative and...

Various types of coatings are applied to the surface of an object or substrate to improve surface properties or extend service life, which in turn is associated with cost reductions. The main objective of this study was to develop a technique for the additive application of foamed geopoly-mers to existing structures and vertical surfaces. The base...

This paper presents the effect of graphite addition on the pressing process and selected mechanical properties of AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel. The graphite powders used in this study differed in the value of the specific surface area of the particles, which were 15 (micropowder), 350, and 400 m2/g (nanopowder). Mixtures with the addition o...

Modern materials used in civil engineering should fulfill the numerous of requirements connected building standards, but not only. They should also be ecological and durable. Geopolymers are characterized by very good mechanical properties, high resistance against acids, chlorides and sulfates, high thermal resistance, and other properties confirme...

The paper deals with the possibility of using Phase Change Materials (PCM) in concretes and geopolymer composites. The article presents the most important properties of PCM materials, their types, and their characteristics. A review of the latest research results related to their use in geopolymer materials is presented. The benefits of using PCM i...

Transformation of waste into resources is an important part of the circular economy. Nowadays, the recovery of materials in the most effective way is crucial for sustainable development. Composite materials offer great opportunities for product development and high performance in use, but their position in a circular economy system remains challeng...

This study examines foamed geopolymer composites based on fly ash from the Skawina coal-fired power plant in Poland. The paper presents the effect of adding 3% and 5% by weight of glass wool waste on selected properties of foamed geopolymers. The scope of the tests carried out included density measurements, compressive and bending strength tests, m...

This paper presents the results of research on geopolymer composites based on fly ash with the addition of melamine fibers in amounts of 0.5%, 1% and 2% by weight and, for comparison, without the addition of fibers. The melamine fibers used in the tests retain their melamine resin properties by 100% and are characterized by excellent acoustic and t...

This study investigated the influence of the steel and melamine fibers hybridization on the flexural and compressive strength of a fly ash-based geopolymer. The applied reinforcement reduced the geopolymer brittleness. Currently, there are several types of polymer fibers available on the market. However, the authors did not come across information...

The paper presents the influence of low alloy steel degradation on the acoustic emission (AE) generated during static tension of notched specimen. The material was cut from a technological pipeline long-term operated in the oil refinery industry. Comparative analysis of AE activity generated by damage process of degraded and new material has been c...

The subject of this work was the study of processes occurring during sintering of water atomized AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel powder modified by the addition of graphite nanoparticles. The main purpose of the work was to determine the effect of modification of the AISI 316L stainless steel austenitic powder by the addition of graphite nanop...

The work assumed the possibility of the introduction natural fibers as a hybrid reinforcement of bio-polyethylene composites. Coconut fibers, basalt fibers and wood flour were used in different combination as a hybrid merger. Mechanical tests were conducted. An increase in the mechanical properties was shown as an effect of the introduction of the...

A circular economy is the answer to the problem of wasting raw materials and increasing environmental pollution. It is based on the effective use of materials - from extraction, through use, to the way of managing waste. Analyzing the impact of particular industries on the production of pollution, it can be concluded that the construction is one of...

The paper presents results obtained from the destructive laboratory investigation conducted on materials from pressure vessels after long-term operation in the refinery industry. Tested materials contained structural defects, which arose from improper heat treatment during steel plate manufacturing. Detailed metallographic and chemical composition...

In this study, the microstructure, structure, and thickness of the surface layer, sintering process, and homogeneity of the distribution of elements of sintered AISI 316 L with the addition of FeNiMnSiB master alloy were tested. The master alloy was introduced both by mixing and by a mechanical alloying process. This paper describes the influence o...

The aim of the presented work is to show the influence of the various polymer matrices and the different amounts of the cellulose filler on the composites properties. Samples based on polypropylene, polystyrene, polyoxymethylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, polyester resin, and polylactic acid with different contents of cellulose fibers were p...

Streszczenie. W pracy poruszono problem stabilizacji złamania szyjki kości udowej za pomocą gwoździa śródszpikowego typu GAMMA. Dokonano oceny wpływu zastosowanego materiału stabilizatora na naprężenia, odkształcenia oraz przemieszczenia. W pracy posłużono się metodą elementów skończonych. Analizy numeryczne przeprowadzono w programie FEMAP.

W niniejszej pracy poruszono problem stabilizacji ukośnie złamanej kości piszczelowej przy wykorzystaniu systemu ZESPOL. W celu zaprezentowania rozkładu naprężeń oraz odkształceń wykonano, przy zastosowaniu metody elementów skończonych model układu stabilizator-kość, który został poddany numerycznej wytrzymałościowej analizie. W modelu została uwzg...