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Chemosensitive Thin Films Active to Ammonia Vapours
Sensors, 2021 The paper presents various dispersive systems developed for sensing toxic substance—ammonia. Polycarbonate dissolved in methylene chloride was used as a polymer matrix, which was enriched with: multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNs), reduced graphene ...
Agnieszka Brochocka +3 more
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Sensors, 2021 The article presents a methodology developed for the evaluation of biomechanical energy harvesting systems that permits avoiding long-duration outdoor tests while providing realistic input signals and preserving uniform conditions across repeated tests ...
Bartosz Pękosławski +3 more
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Evaluation of Functionality of Warning System in Smart Protective Clothing for Firefighters
Sensors, 2021 Recent achievements in the field of miniaturization of electronics have led to a significant interest in its application into the protective clothing for firefighters in order to improve their safety and health.
Anna Dąbrowska +2 more
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Australian Journal of General Practice, 2020 The development of knowledge and skill in infection control has become an important priority for many areas of our healthcare system, including general practice.
Garry Gately, Terry Gorman
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Medycyna Pracy, 2023 Background The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) in reducing odour nuisances in agricultural work environment.
Małgorzata Okrasa +3 more
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Preliminary Experimental Investigation of Cut-Resistant Materials: A Biomimetic Perspective
AUTEX Research Journal, 2021 The objective of the work was the preliminary experimental investigation of cut-resistant materials including a biomimetic perspective. The effects of the cutting were expressed as static and dynamic cut resistance of the following materials: knitted ...
Kropidłowska Paulina +2 more
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Evaluation of Heating Inserts in Active Protective Clothing for Mountain Rescuers—Preliminary Tests
Applied Sciences, 2023 Rescue operations in mountain areas, lasting many hours, pose a mental and physical burden on the rescuer’s body. In addition, they cause thermal discomfort associated with variable energy expenditures and the high variability of weather conditions.
Sylwia Krzemińska +7 more
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Energies, 2023 Thermoelectric (TE) technology is promising for reducing thermal discomfort of workers during their routine professional activities. In this manuscript, a preliminary evaluation of a newly developed personal cooling system (PCS) with flexible TE modules ...
Anna Dąbrowska +3 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 In recent times, more and more workers are exposed to thermal stress due to climate changes and increased ambient temperature. Demanding physical activities and the use of protective clothing are additional sources of thermal load for workers. Therefore,
Anna Dąbrowska +3 more
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AUTEX Research Journal, 2016 The currently used methods of ergonomic assessment of protective clothing depend on the subjective feeling of research participants and don’t take into consideration all aspects of its use.
Bartkowiak Grażyna +2 more
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