Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: Suitable molecular or biochemical markers are sought for rapid diagnostics of cancer. A very promising candidate is the sarcosine (SAR) amino acid, which is elevated in the urine of the patients with prostate cancer. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nanofibrous matrices represent an attractive material for biomedical applications – mainly due to their high specific surface and small pore size, which make them interesting material for drug delivery matrixes construction. Besides the morphological characteristics, the surface functionality strongly affects the drug-matrix interaction, drug conjugation and drug release kinetics. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper describes the mechanism of destruction of forging die used for plastic working processes by die forging on hammers. The test material was a matrix after exploitation for plastic processing using the hot forging method, made of WNLV grade material. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper describes combination of optical and electronic methods together with IR analysis for evaluation of the paint coatings. Based on these methods the fingerprint of each paint layers is identified according to requirements of ISO 12944-9. [..] Read more

Abstract: The aim of this work is to develop and test a new method for identification of material properties of the steel. This work deals with application of the small punch test for evaluation of material degradation of power station in the ČEZ company (main Czech energetic company) within the project TE01020068 “Centre of research and experimental development of reliable energy production, work package 8: Research and development of new testing methods for evaluation of material properties”. [..] Read more

Abstract: The intended operation time prolongation of the key components of fossil-fuelled power plants working in the creep conditions over 200,000 or even 250,000 hours (far beyond their original design lifetime) must be accompanied by thorough and extensive monitoring of the current material state and particularly creep damage. The extent of cavitation damage is routinely tested in-situ by using replica method and its quantification is based on a practice stated in VGB-TW 507, NORDTEST NT TR 170 or NORDTEST NT TR 302 that further develop the original Neubauer's classification. [..] Read more

Abstract: It is more and more difficult for companies and firms to survive in the highly competitive environment at the present. This is why they try to find ways to achieve competitive advantages, which is associated with investments in innovative technologies or information technologies. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper deals with a comparative analysis of reducibility of metallurgical sinter typical with high and low basicity. The samples were performed at 950°C of reduction test according to ISO 4695 which characterized their reducibility potential in CO atmosphere. [..] Read more

Abstract: Coke is one of the basic energy sources in the blast furnace process. Its quality essentially then determines the course of the blast furnace process. [..] Read more

Abstract: One bi-layer Ni-Ti thin films with chemical compositions of Ni45TiCu5/Ni50.8Ti (numbers indicate at.%) determined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was deposited on Si substrates using RF magnetron sputtering. The structures and transformation temperatures of annealed thin films at 773 K for 1 h were studied using grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), respectively. [..] Read more

Abstract: Stable process can be called a process in which variability is the result of many accidental causes, resulting in minor changes, not a specified number of reasons, resulting in significant changes in the parameter values. In the article the map of process stability, which is a result of process stability (X axis) and product quality (Y axis), was used. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nowadays one of the most important global issues in the heavy industry and specially in metallurgical sector is the allocation of carbon dioxide emission allowances. The equity in allocation of emission allowances is discussed offend with this problematic. [..] Read more

Abstract: An intensive population growth, progressing social and economic development processes and growing urbanization of rapidly developing countries significantly translate into an increase in the amount of generated waste. At present, approx. [..] Read more

Abstract: The electromagnetic properties of strips made of grain-oriented electrical steels (GOES) are strongly affected by the sharpness of the Goss texture. The Goss texture is defined by {110} 001, where the planes {110} are parallel to the surface of the strip and the directions 001 are parallel to the rolling direction. [..] Read more

Abstract: Active thermography is a method for nondestructive inspection of materials. This contribution presents quantitative inspection of coating thickness by flash-pulse thermographic inspection and apparent thermal effusivity based evaluation. [..] Read more

Abstract: In the area of supply chain management, selecting the right suppliers plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the entire process. Traditional evaluation methods of the suppliers often rely on clear-cut metrics, failing to consider the complexity and uncertainty that often accompany these processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: The boronizing is a thermochemical process in which the boron atoms are introduced into the steel surfaces. This study evaluates the fracture toughness of boride layers developed by powder boronizing of high-chromium steels Sleipner, K 190, Royalloy, Sverker 21 and Sverker 3. [..] Read more

Abstract: AlCoCrFeNi2.1 alloy belongs to a group of materials called eutectic high-entropy alloys (EHEAs). These have gained attention due to the fact that there is no so-called "strength ductility trade-off". [..] Read more

Abstract: Ti-6Al-4V alloy is mostly used for dental and hard tissue implants, due to its high strength to weight ratio, high corrosion resistance, and relatively low elastic modulus. However, apart from health concerns of V ions release and higher Young’s modulus (~120 GPa) than human bone (~30 GPa), recent research indicates day-to-day cyclic loading instead of a single-load event such as a fall, might be the consequence of inherent stiffness of fixation implants. [..] Read more

Abstract: The trend to use modern materials and technologies in the development and construction of rail vehicles leads to testing new suitable alternatives for surface treatment of strain parts. Within the research project, suitable thermally sprayed coatings as alternatives for former surface treatment of selected components of rail vehicles are tested. [..] Read more