@article{2-s2.0-105002801598,

title = {Middle Jurassic black shale deposits from the Pieniny Klippen Belt, Western Carpathians: Insights into organic matter composition, thermal maturity, depositional, and palaeoenvironmental variations},

author = { M. Zielińska and J. Kus and J.G. Mendonça Filho and E. Szram and M. Blumenberg and M.J. Fabiańska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105002801598&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2025.104772&partnerID=40&md5=eadae58343e80d5591c95e2097760403},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2025.104772},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {305},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {An integrated multi-method research study, employing maceral identification and analysis, microphotometry, fluorescence microspectrometry, palynofacies analysis, Rock-Eval pyrolysis and biomarker geochemistry, and was applied to determine sources of variation of organic matter (OM) type, its provenance, thermal maturity, as well as hydrocarbon potential of the Middle Jurassic Szlachtowa Formation in the Pieniny Klippen Belt of the Western Carpathians in Poland and Slovakia. In addition, a reconstruction of paleoenvironmental conditions and dinoflagellate cyst biochronology were performed. The presence of first-cycle vitrinite was well-discerned from phyllovitrinite and a reworked vitrinite population. It allowed for determination of thermal maturity at 0.74 % VRo (0.04–0.10 % SD). Although a comparison between measured and calculated λmax and Q650/500 for sporinite and alginite yielded a marked discrepancy, both spectral fluorescence parameters illustrate a clear similarity between lamalginite and dinoflagellate cysts. The samples contain predominantly thermally mature organic-lean Type III kerogen of terrigenous-derived macerals of first-cycle vitrinite, phyllovitrinite, reworked vitrinite, and liptinite (sporinite) with admixture of Type II kerogen associated with lamalginite. This is in line with Rock-Eval and biomarker data as well as the palynofacies composition, the latter indicating predominance of phytoclasts kerogen groups over palynomorphs and amorphous components. The occurrence of reworked, oxidized, and fragmented terrigenous OM is attributed to weathered and eroded sedimentary rocks from the Upper Carboniferous to Triassic and Lower Jurassic periods as well as from the lowermost Middle Jurassic cover. Together with predominant primarily indigenous terrigenous OM, the reworked sedimentary strata served as a source for siliciclastic sedimentation and formation of turbiditic deposits in marine slope to abyssal plain settings. In the extensional active tectonic setting, sediment flux and runout in turbidity currents were derived from overstepped margin slopes, fault-bounded tilt blocks, and the Czorsztyn Ridge. In addition, organic contributions to pelagic deposits included planktonic microorganisms such as dinoflagellate cysts, foraminiferal test linings, and, to a lesser extent, prasinophytes and acritarchs. It is likely that the deposition of Middle Jurassic black shales occurred in a predominantly heterolithic-oxic shelf and dysoxic-suboxic shelf to basin transition. The Szlachtowa Formation yielded dinoflagellate cysts indicative of the Middle Jurassic Aalenian to Bajocian stages, with a few species also appearing in the Toarcian and Bathonian stages. Significant changes in OM preservation influenced hydrocarbon generative potential of studied black shales, accounting for its low to fair source rock generative potential (avg. ∼0.6 wt% TOC; Hydrogen Index avg. ∼100). © 2025 The Authors},

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@article{2-s2.0-86000089808,

title = {Comparative analysis of strontium adsorption on bentonite and phyllite under various environmental conditions: implications for radioactive waste repository barriers},

author = { J. Kyzioł-Komosińska and J. Janeczek and A. Dzieniszewska and M.J. Fabiańska and A. Krzątała and M. Pająk and E. Szram and J. Czupioł},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-86000089808&doi=10.1007%2fs10653-025-02406-y&partnerID=40&md5=9d347296dc6ba7e613aabb64071b10cd},

doi = {10.1007/s10653-025-02406-y},

issn = {02694042},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Geochemistry and Health},

volume = {47},

number = {4},

publisher = {Springer},

abstract = {Abstract: In a search for cost-effective buffer materials for radioactive waste disposal, the adsorption capacity of argillaceous phyllite, the removal efficacy of Sr2+ (a proxy for 90Sr), and the distribution coefficient of phyllites for Sr2+ were studied in comparison with bentonite using the batch method at different: pH (3 – 8), ionic strength (IS = 0 – 0.5 M NaCl or CaCl2), Sr initial concentration (0.01 – 200 mg L−1), and the adsorbent concentration (2 g/L and 10 g/L). The effect of solution pH on Sr2+ uptake strongly depends on different adsorption centres in the rock-forming minerals, i.e., permanent negative surface charge in montmorillonite (major mineral of bentonite) and the pH-dependent charge caused by the proton adsorption/desorption on the amphoteric hydroxyl groups (-Si–OH; -Al2-OH) at the edge of basal planes in chlorite (major mineral in phyllite). The maximum adsorption capacity of the adsorbent occurred at IS = 0 M},

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@article{2-s2.0-85215401832,

title = {Wood-degrading fungal origin of perylene in peatlands of southern Poland: A molecular and statistical approach},

author = { J. Smolarek-Lach and E. Szram and K.Ja. Wójcicki and L. Marynowski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85215401832&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2025.104685&partnerID=40&md5=4f201c66187af6f1c9fdb25ea527cc78},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2025.104685},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {299},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Perylene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) whose origin remains enigmatic. It has been thought to be derived from hydrocarbons, however much uncertainty remains over whether it is natural or anthropogenic. In this study, a comprehensive study of peat was conducted in the Osobłoga and Kłodnica River Valleys of southern Poland. Here, we show a significant advance in our understanding of the source of perylene using a detailed analysis of macro and minor elements along with its correlation with other PAHs and biogenic compounds. Based on principal component analysis (PCA), a negative correlation between perylene and combustion-derived PAHs was demonstrated, suggesting different origins for these compounds. Diagnostic ratios, such as %Pe/∑PAH and %Pe/∑PAI above 10 %, and a Py/Pe ratio below 9, indicate that the perylene present in these peat samples is of natural origin, formed from terrestrial organic matter. Furthermore, perylene is associated with a dominance of long-chain n-alkanes, which exhibit a strong odd-over-even preference, further supporting its biogenic source. The analysis revealed a weak correlation between total organic carbon (TOC) and perylene content, indicating that perylene concentration does not directly depend on the overall organic carbon content in peat. In contrast, a strong correlation was observed between perylene and wood-type biogenic compounds, specifically periderm (correlation coefficient of 0.2) and wood (correlation coefficient of 0.3). This finding suggests that perylene formation is closely linked to woody biomass. The Conifer Wood Degradation Index (CWDI) was calculated for samples containing conifer wood phytoclasts, providing insights into the degradation processes affecting these components and their relation to perylene formation. Further molecular and statistical studies on Vistulian and Holocene peats in our study also confirm the hypothesis of a natural, specifically fungal, origin of perylene. A comprehensive analysis of peat deposits, combined with advances in molecular and statistical techniques, continues to elucidate on the complex biogeochemical processes that contribute to the presence of perylene in natural environments. © 2024},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180369062,

title = {Weathering alterations of coal mining wastes geochemistry, petrography, and mineralogy, a case study from the Janina and Marcel Coal Mines, Upper Silesian Coal Basin (Poland)},

author = { M.J. Fabiańska and J. Ciesielczuk and M. Szczerba and M. Misz-Kennan and D. Więcław and E. Szram and Á. Nádudvari and Z. Ciesielska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180369062&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2023.104407&partnerID=40&md5=7f614415c47e1227af2cb9b820a07022},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2023.104407},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {281},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Weathering-caused alterations in coal mining waste geochemistry, petrography, and mineralogy occurring in the known time span of 1998–2018 in the temperate climate of Poland were investigated. A series of coal mining waste rocks representing two parts of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB), differing in coalification stage, i.e., corresponding to sub-bituminous and bituminous coals, have been selected to find how the level of organic matter conditionates the weathering. Differences in organic matter content, petrographic composition, rock mineralogy and inorganic geochemistry were also taken into account. Whereas organic petrography, including vitrinite reflectance values, do not show significant weathering signs, apart from irregular cracks and, in very rare cases, paler in color oxidation rims, organic geochemistry has been affected due to low-temperature secondary processes, including increased oxygen index values, particularly in less mature coal mining wastes. Biomarker distribution has been changed to the largest extent, with partial removal of n-alkanes possibly due to biodegradation of organic matter and water-washing of lighter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including alkyl naphthalenes. Organic matter of lower maturity in coal mining wastes from the USCB eastern part, as more reactive, showed a higher level of secondary transformations. Minerals formed during weathering due to time and storage on dumps were mainly oxidation products of iron sulphides: goethite and jarosite; however, most of the minerals have not been altered. Thus, despite physical changes in coal mining wastes, such as increased brittleness, decreasing fragment size and surface color change, there are only limited changes in inorganic chemistry and mineralogy. This indicates that low-temperature processes do not favour the inorganic elements release to the environment and points out that measures to prevent self-heating within the dumps are the most vital part of post-mining activity leading to the best scenario - slow low-temperature weathering of coal mining wastes. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85182728897,

title = {Phyllite/bentonite mixture-an alternative effective buffer material for a geological disposal of radioactive waste},

author = { J. Kyzioł-Komosińska and J. Janeczek and A. Dzieniszewska and M.J. Fabiańska and A. Matuszewska and E. Teper and E. Szram and T. Krzykawski and M. Pająk and J. Czupioł},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182728897&doi=10.1007%2fs11356-023-31102-6&partnerID=40&md5=170ca50532c1099a2d251dd0307aca0c},

doi = {10.1007/s11356-023-31102-6},

issn = {16147499},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},

volume = {31},

number = {2},

pages = {2419-2436},

abstract = {The use of phyllite (Phy) instead of quartz in mixtures with bentonite (B) is recommended as a buffer material for engineering barriers in a geological repository of nuclear waste. The recommendation is based on experimentally determined sorption properties of various Phy/B mixtures. The adsorption capacity of Phy/B mixtures (Phy/B: 75/25; 50/50; and 25/75), the removal efficacy of Eu(III) ions (an analog for fissiongenic lanthanides and actinides), and the rate of their binding reaction were studied using the batch adsorption equilibrium and kinetic experiments at different Eu(III) initial concentrations, solution pH, and solution to adsorbent (L/S) ratio. The adsorption capacity of the Phy/B mixtures increased with the increased bentonite content in the mixture depending on the L/S ratio and solution pH. The highest increase in the adsorption capacity of the Phy/B mixtures compared to phyllite was observed for the Phy/B proportions of 25/75 and 50/50. The rate of the Eu(III) adsorption was the best fitted by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model indicating that the adsorption rate was controlled by chemisorption. The Sips model provided the best correlation of the adsorption experimental data, indicative of more than one adsorption site. The results of this study show the advantage of the Phy/B mixtures in immobilizing Eu and certain fission products by combining adsorption properties of the materials. © 2023. The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85204674758,

title = {The effectiveness of the synergy of very lowfrequency electromagnetic field and high­energy LED light in the treatment of chronic; [Skuteczność synergii skrajnie niskoczęstotliwościowego pola elektromagnetycznego i światła LED o wysokiej energii w leczeniu przewlekłego przerostowego zapalenia zatok, wizualizowanego za pomocą tomografii CBCT]},

author = { E. Szram and M.S. Jaszczyńska and H.A. Gronwald and P. Skomro and N. Szram and D. Lietzkijak},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85204674758&doi=10.56984%2f8ZG020AC5Q&partnerID=40&md5=981ab0d095d1af021e30f2922b3b24c8},

doi = {10.56984/8ZG020AC5Q},

issn = {16420136},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Fizjoterapia Polska},

volume = {2024},

number = {3},

pages = {249-255},

publisher = {DJ Studio},

abstract = {The combination of low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) and LED light radiation has shown stimulating effects on tissue regeneration, anti-inflammatory properties, and pain relief. This therapy has proven effective in treating various medical conditions across different branches of medicine. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) provides precise threedimensional imaging of bone structures and soft tissues, which is beneficial for diagnosing and treating sinusitis. Its reduced ionizing radiation makes it safer for patients compared to conventional computed tomography. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of integrated ELF-EMF and LED physiotherapy, clinically and radiologically assessed using CBCT, in chronic hypertrophic sinusitis –- a case report. This integrated therapy was applied to a 68-year-old patient with chronic, periodically exacerbating hypertrophic sinusitis following years of pharmacological and surgical treatment. After the therapy, a significant reduction in sinus mucosal swelling was observed, confirmed by CBCT results. Clinical improvement was evident and substantially improved the patient's quality of life. Further observation and monitoring are necessary to better understand the effectiveness of this physical therapy in treating sinus infections in various clinical cases. This integrated approach appears promising in improving patient treatment outcomes. © 2024, DJ Studio. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85146253145,

title = {Organic matter variations in the deep marginal basin of the Western Tethys and links to various environments in isotopic Albian–Cenomanian Boundary Interval},

author = { K. Bąk and E. Szram and M. Zielińska and M. Misz-Kennan and M.J. Fabiańska and M. Bąk and Z. Górny},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146253145&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2022.104181&partnerID=40&md5=62656959bb3d149bb887ffc8e5308928},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2022.104181},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {266},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {In the latest Albian–lowermost Cenomanian, the palaeoenvironments along the northern margin in the Carpathian domain of the Western Tethys were characterized by deep basins with floors below the calcium compensation depth, which were filled with flysch and hemipelagic sediments. On the other hand, the terrestrial areas surrounding the Western Tethys to the north were covered by a diverse flora of gymnosperms and experienced an increase in the diversity of angiosperms; the latter was characterized by a rapid spread in most terrestrial environments. The flysch/hemipelagic succession of the Silesian Basin (the Polish part of the Outer Carpathians) contains a sedimentological record of organic-rich accumulation that is related to the carbon isotope excursion, known as the Albian–Cenomanian Boundary Interval (ACBI); its older part corresponds to Oceanic Anoxic Event 1d (OAE1d). Organic matter (OM) records from these noncalcareous sediments are characterized by the occurrence of both terrigenous and marine organic compounds, and an increase in their accumulation intensity occurred during OAE1d, similar to other Western Tethyan areas and their northern surroundings. Quantitative analyses of the OM compounds using petrographic and chemical methods indicate that the majority were redeposited from land and estuarine environments; however, the OAE1d strata (Alternans Level) and the lower part of the post-OAE1d black shale succession are also enriched in OM of marine origin. This enrichment is interpreted as the result of enhanced surface water productivity, most likely related to redistribution of nutrients from coastal areas during the sea level rise of the KAl8 eustatic cycle. OAE1d was also the period in which the degradation of OM took place under reducing conditions in the bottom waters (although they were not anoxic), which was possibly caused by poor ventilation. A high proportion of terrigenous/estuarine OM compounds redeposited in the Silesian Basin is characteristic, especially for the post-ACBI black and dark grey shales. A large amount of this OM type has undergone relatively rapid degradation as it has settled from the shallows through a well‑oxygenated water column in the epi-, meso- and bathypelagic zones. Some terrigenous OM came from forest fires that occurred in the catchment area and supplied material to the Silesian Basin. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85105377903,

title = {Selected ions and major and trace elements as contaminants in coal-waste dump water from the Lower and Upper Silesian Coal Basins (Poland)},

author = { L. Lewińska-Preis and E. Szram and M.J. Fabiańska and Á. Nádudvari and M. Misz-Kennan and A.K. Abramowicz and Ł. Kruszewski and A. Kita},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85105377903&doi=10.1007%2fs40789-021-00421-9&partnerID=40&md5=4b9123027922bf299128dda7f296b4dd},

doi = {10.1007/s40789-021-00421-9},

issn = {20958293},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Science and Technology},

volume = {8},

number = {4},

pages = {790-814},

publisher = {Springer International Publishing},

abstract = {Many temporary and permanent reservoirs of water occur on or near coal-waste dumps in the Lower- and Upper Silesian Coal Basins (Poland). Little or nothing is known of the degree to which their water chemistry might reflect (i) reservoir type, i.e., whether permanent or temporary, (ii) level of coal-waste thermal activity, i.e., whether inactive or self-heating or burnt-out or (iii) region, i.e., whether the dumps are in Upper- or Lower Silesia. To provide some answers, concentrations of selected ions (NH4+; HCO3−; F−; Cl−; Br−; NO2−; NO3−; PO43−;SO42−) were determined by ion chromatography and of nineteen elements (Al; B; Ba; Ca; Cd; Cr; Cu; Fe; K; Li; Mg; Mn; Na; P; Pb; S; Si; Sr; Zn) by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The data allow a number of the following observations. When permanent reservoirs are considered, there is a clear relationship between concentrations of ions and major and trace elements and dump thermal activity. The highest concentrations occur where the thermal activity is high as inorganic components are transformed into more water-soluble forms. As dump thermal activity shows a regional pattern, it follows also that elemental and ion concentrations in the dump waters show significant regional differences. In temporary reservoirs, concentrations of ions and major and trace elements are much lower and any correlations between components less significant than in the permanent reservoirs; these reservoirs exist for too short a time for any balance between coal waste- and water components to be established. © 2021, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85090054667,

title = {Organic contaminants of coal-waste dump water in the Lower- and Upper Silesian Coal Basins (Poland)},

author = { M.J. Fabiańska and Á. Nádudvari and J. Ciesielczuk and E. Szram and M. Misz-Kennan and D. Więcław},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85090054667&doi=10.1016%2fj.apgeochem.2020.104690&partnerID=40&md5=48996f1ecc723173fab6270181a20d34},

doi = {10.1016/j.apgeochem.2020.104690},

issn = {08832927},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Applied Geochemistry},

volume = {122},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Organic phases in the waters of permanent- and temporary reservoirs located on and near coal-waste dumps in Upper- and Lower Silesia, Poland, include recent compounds of biogenic origin, geochemical compounds (biomarkers), dissolved products of coal-waste self-heating, and anthropogenic markers. Due to their adverse environmental- and health effects, the concentration levels of two compound groups were assessed, namely, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and organic phosphates (OPEs). Their occurrence depends on whether sampling sites were thermally active or not. The predominant source of organic compounds in coal-waste dump water at thermally active sites is organic matter from coal waste. Products of self-heating dissolved in water include phenolic compounds, light ketones, organic acids, and PAHs showing the highest concentrations. OPEs are present only at thermally active sites where firefighting operations had taken place recently. These most probably derived from pump lubricants and/or the diesel engines of heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and bulldozers as no fire retardants were used. Biomarker- and PAHs ratios indicative of air particulate contamination prevail at sites where any thermal activity had ceased long ago. Traffic emission from nearby settlements seems to be the main source of organic compounds at such sites as the biomarkers indicate a crude-oil related source. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd},

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