Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology Volume 29 Issue 48

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Importance of Recycling the Waste-Cables Containing Copper and PVC

Blinová, Lenka; Godovčin, Peter

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0001

AbstractUrbanization, development of economy, increasing population and improved living standards and lifestyle have caused a sharp growth in waste. Inappropriate or inefficient waste disposal techniques can cause serious air, soil, and groundwater pollution, which subsequently can negatively...

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Utilization of Waste-Based Sorbents for Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Water: A Review

Blinová, Lenka; Sirotiak, Maroš

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0002

AbstractNowadays, the water contamination which is due to pharmaceuticals is increasing and alarming. The pharmaceuticals in water are very hazardous and toxic not only for the human life but also for environment. One of the promising methods of removing pharmaceuticals from the contaminated...

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Preliminary Study Into the Decolorization of Selected Dyes By the Ozone Application

Gerulová, Kristína; Sanny, Zuzana; Kucmanová, Alexandra; Buranská, Eva

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0003

AbstractSynthetic dyes widely used in many kinds of industry affect the colour of wastewater when released to environment due to insufficient treatment in typical sewage treatment plants. Only a small dose of those dyes may significantly affect colour of water and, according to the chemical...

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Preliminary Bioleaching Experiment of E-Waste

Kucmanová, Alexandra; Sanny, Zuzana; Gerulová, Kristína; Pašák, Matej; Czére, Imrich

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0004

AbstractNowadays, we can hardly imagine our life without the achievements of modern technology, such as refrigerators, televisions, computers, or smartphones. Producers are pushing consumers to buy newer, more modern appliances instead of repairing the original ones. However, all the devices...

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Determination of Timing Parameters of Dust Clouds Explosion in Dependence on the Size of the Vessel Volume

Kuracina, Richard; Szabová, Zuzana

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0005

AbstractEN 14034 standard defines the requirements for igniter, to determine the properties of dust clouds. The standard specifies the conditions for occurrence of explosions of dust clouds. According to the standard, equipment with a volume of 1m3 and 20L can be used to determine the explosion...

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Fire Characteristics of Polyethylene Dust

Škvarka, Marián; Kuracina, Richard; Szabová, Zuzana

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0006

AbstractDust is a product or by-product in many industries. To ensure effective measures of explosion prevention, it is necessary to know the fire properties of dispersed and settled dust. These parameters cannot be calculated, but can be determined on the base of measurements in standard...

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The Use of Red Mud and Black Nickel Mud in Sorption of 3,5-Dichlorophenol

Kvorková, Veronika; Ivanova, Tatyana; Michálek, Juraj; Filipova, Margarita; Šefčovičová, Kristína;

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0007

AbstractThis article discusses the use of alternative inexpensive adsorbents – wastes from the metal production - red mud (RM) and black nickel mud (BNM) and their sorption efficiency in 3,5-dichlorophenol removal. Chlorophenols are organic compounds consisting of a benzene ring, OH groups and...

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Fire Growth Rate Index as a Key Fire Characteristic of Electrical Cables

Martinka, Jozef; Rantuch, Peter; Wachter, Igor; Štefko, Tomáš; Trčka, Martin;

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0008

AbstractThis study deals with the Fire Growth Rate Index (FIGRA) as a key fire characteristic of electrical cables (determined by a cone calorimeter) that allows to estimate their reaction to fire class. Three power (supply) electrical cables (reaction to fire class B2ca) were tested by a cone...

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Heterogeneous Fenton-Like Oxidation of Methylene Blue Using Alternative Catalysts

Michálek, Juraj; Domnina, Kseniya; Kvorková, Veronika; Šefčovičová, Kristína; Mončeková, Klaudia;

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0009

AbstractThe usage of the low-cost catalysts for methylene blue removal from wastewater was investigated. Heterogeneous Fenton-like process consists of the use of a hydrogen peroxide solution, and an iron-rich catalyst, red mud and black nickel mud were used for that purpose. The factors such as...

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Degradation of Electrical Wire Sheaths By UV Radiation

Pastierová, Alica; Godovčin, Peter

2021 Research Papers Faculty of Materials Science and Technology Slovak University of Technology

doi:10.2478/rput-2021-0010

AbstractThe objective of this manuscript is to report experimental results concerning the effect of accelerated UV-C ageing on the properties of samples of halogen-free sheaths of power cables. Two samples of halogen free sheaths of power cables of Vuki a.s. CHKE-V E30 and Nexans 273-K3...

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