@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-s2.0-85109082154,

title = {The disappearance of coal seams recorded in associated gangue rocks in the sw part of the upper silesian coal basin, poland},

author = { J. Ciesielczuk and M.J. Fabiańska and M. Misz-Kennan and D. Jura and P. Filipiak and A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85109082154&doi=10.3390%2fmin11070735&partnerID=40&md5=13efd0ecf4effafbca83a5ca1571c789},

doi = {10.3390/min11070735},

issn = {2075163X},

year  = {2021},

date = {2021-01-01},

journal = {Minerals},

volume = {11},

number = {7},

publisher = {MDPI AG},

abstract = {Coal seams in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin vanish within the Carboniferous Upper Silesian Sandstone Series and below an unconformity marking the Carboniferous top surface. Changes in the geochemical, mineralogical, petrological and palynological characteristics of gangue rocks associated with the vanished seams record what happened. The observed changes could have been caused by (1) coal-seam paleofire, (2) peat combustion, (3) igneous intrusion, (4) metasomatism and/or (5) weathering. Multifaceted research on samples collected at the Jas-Mos mining area, a part of the operating Jastrzębie-Bzie Coal Mine that are representative of different geological settings in the northern and southern parts of the mining area, point to intra-deposit paleofire as the most plausible reason for the disappearance. Biomarkers enabled recognition of differences in heating duration and oxygen access. Coal seams in the south burned quickly with abundant oxygen supply. Seams in the north pyrolyzed for an extended time under conditions of limited oxygen. Though other methods used proved less sensitive, all confirmed low (100–150◦C) paleotemperature heating. Overall, the reason for the local disappearance of the coal seams, making their exploitation difficult and unprofitable, can be assigned to a variety of different processes in a complex overlapping history of variable weathering, heating due to local endogenic fires and, probably, earlier peat combustion. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85074302005,

title = {Adsorption of Eu(III) onto bentonite and phyllite: A comparative study},

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

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074302005&doi=10.1016%2fj.clay.2019.105330&partnerID=40&md5=8dbb170b69e50a5def0bb809e6ba37c9},

doi = {10.1016/j.clay.2019.105330},

issn = {01691317},

year  = {2019},

date = {2019-01-01},

journal = {Applied Clay Science},

volume = {183},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Disposal of radioactive wastes in underground repositories necessitates knowledge on adsorption and mobility of radionuclides in host rocks (geologic barrier) and in engineered barriers, including clay barrier. The batch adsorption of Eu(III) (a homologue for trivalent radionuclides) onto phyllite compared to bentonite was studied as a function of solution pH (4.5 and 7.0), solution to clay rock ratio (10:1; 100:1; 500:1 and 1000:1), and various Eu(III) concentrations (0.01–190 mg/L; 0.658 × 10−7–1.25 × 10−3 M). The experimental data were interpreted using the isotherm models of Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich, Tóth, and Sips. Adsorption/desorption experiments and bonding strength calculations showed that the adsorption behavior depends on the mineral composition of sorbents, solution pH, the initial concentration of Eu(III), and liquid: solution ratio (L:S). The cation exchange within the interlayer space of montmorillonite is the main adsorption mechanism in bentonite. Cation exchange on the minerals surface, chemical reactions leading to the precipitation of new phases, the electrostatic effect at a low initial concentration of Eu (III), and pH > pHPZC are adsorption mechanisms in phyllites. Solution pH has a pronounced effect on the Eu(III) adsorption onto phyllite due to surface protonation. Fe-oxides and hydroxides play a significant role in the adsorption/desorption of Eu(III) on phyllites. The best fitting was obtained for three-parameter isotherm models of Sips and Tóth. The mechanism of Eu(III) binding is complex and does not follow the ideal monolayer adsorption. While the maximum adsorption capacity of phyllite is 2.5 to 6.6 times lower than of bentonite, depending on the solution pH, it is high enough to guarantee efficacious and durable removal of actinides from the contaminated solutions, particularly at their low concentrations. Phyllites adsorption and mechanical properties make them suitable additives to bentonite in a clay barrier. © 2019 Elsevier B.V.},

note = {6},

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@article{2-s2.0-85064625238,

title = {Mineralogy and organic geochemistry of phyllite from the dewon–pokrzywna deposit, the opava mountains (SW Poland)},

author = { N. Sawicka and J. Janeczek and M.J. Fabiańska and K. Bahranowski and T. Krzykawski and A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85064625238&doi=10.7306%2fgq.1439&partnerID=40&md5=444ebf986d868924057862ff85588051},

doi = {10.7306/gq.1439},

issn = {16417291},

year  = {2018},

date = {2018-01-01},

journal = {Geological Quarterly},

volume = {62},

number = {4},

pages = {817-828},

publisher = {Polish Geological Institute},

abstract = {Phyllites from the Dewon–Pokrzywna deposit in the Opava Mts., SW Poland, were investigated by XRD (Rietveld method), XRF, EPMA, SEM, and ATR-FTIR from the perspective of their potential usage as a buffer and/or backfill material in a geological repository of radioactive waste. Organic matter dispersed in the phyllite matrix was analysed by GC-MS. Fine-grained Mg-Fe-muscovite (13 to 29 wt.%), Fe-ripidolite (10 to 25 wt.%), detrital quartz (20 to 46 wt.%), and albite (7 to 28 wt.%) ± microcline, illite or illite/smectite, and kaolinite are major minerals in phyllite samples. The chlorite/muscovite ratio ranges from 0.65 to 1.1. Mg-annite inherited from the precursor rock is a minor constituent. Detrital ilmenite is a dominant accessory mineral. Ancylite-(Ce) occurs in quartz-calcite-ripidolite veins. Two types of phyllite have been distinguished based on the proportion of phyllosilicates to silt fraction: argillaceous (47 to 55 wt.% phyllosilicates) and silt-rich (28 wt.% phyllosilicates). Argillaceous phyllite shows elevated content of alumina and moderate concentration of silica. It is highly enriched in Fe compared to phyllites from other localities worldwide. The BET specific surface area of argillaceous phyllite ranges from 1.73 to 3.64 m2/g. Whole-rock chemical composition, mineral assemblages, chlorite geothermometry, and the occurrence of aliphatic hydrocarbons suggest that argillaceous phyllite originated from a pelagic pelite protolith under low-temperature (260–370°C) greenschist to subgreenschist facies conditions. Persistent biomarkers are indicative of bacterial degradation of planktonic organic matter suspended in a high water column. Enrichment in Fe-rich chlorite and Mg,Fe-muscovite, low volume of interconnected pores with dominant mesopores suggest that argillaceous phyllite from the Dewon–Pokrzywna deposit is a potential candidate for a buffer and/or backfill material. © 2018, Polish Geological Institute. All rights reserved.},

note = {3},

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@article{2-s2.0-84947738363,

title = {Evaluation of the structure of bituminous coal from Sośnica mine in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (Poland) using reflectance indicating surface (RIS) parameters},

author = { A. Matuszewska and S. Pusz and S. Duber},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84947738363&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2015.11.002&partnerID=40&md5=a4b60abc65acef4602bebd9931541e11},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2015.11.002},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {152},

pages = {177-188},

publisher = {Elsevier},

abstract = {The effect of a magmatic intrusion on the optical properties (reflectance; anisotropy and optical character) of vitrinite in low-rank bituminous coals was examined. The study focused on coal samples collected at different distances from an intrusion emplaced into seam no. 416 in Sośnica mine near Gliwice in the Upper Silesian Coal Basin, Poland. In the immediate contact zone, coal transformed into natural coke may be seen.For comparison, laboratory carbonization of coals weakly changed or apparently unchanged by the intrusion was carried out. The results obtained confirmed that during carbonization of the low-rank coal, heating alone (with no external pressure) makes possible the reorganization of carbon planes that is responsible for the increase of vitrinite reflectance.The heating leads to the destruction of coal-structure cross-linkages (aliphatic groups or heteroatoms) and various further transformations of the structural net, in addition to the removal of volatile carbonization products. External pressures affect the transformation process, especially by promoting the rearrangement of small structural units to form further elements of anisotropic structure. Thus, in the case of coal from the immediate contact of the intrusion, pressures resulted in values of anisotropy parameters higher than those characterizing coal heated in the laboratory up to 1200. °C, but in the absence of stress. The source of pressure that strongly affected the coal in the mine was probably intrusion related. Weak tectonism in the region of the Sośnica mine could explain the fine biaxial optical character of the low rank parent coals more generally. Pressures associated with thermally evolving gasses conceivably led to the growth of structural anisotropy in the walls of degassing pores. Finally, some structural changes seen in coal adjacent to the intrusion may reflect hydrothermal activity. © 2015 Published by Elsevier B.V.},

note = {16},

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@article{2-s2.0-84944895983,

title = {An effect of igneous intrusion on the structure, texture and microtexture of coal from the Sośnica coal mine, Upper Silesian Coal Basin, Poland},

author = { Ł. Smędowski and S. Duber and A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84944895983&doi=10.7306%2fgq.1226&partnerID=40&md5=4fd4a3632184203cffb7fffe509674d9},

doi = {10.7306/gq.1226},

issn = {16417291},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Geological Quarterly},

volume = {59},

number = {3},

pages = {507-516},

publisher = {Polish Geological Institute},

abstract = {Two coal samples from the Sośnica coal mine, Poland, were analysed in this study. One sample was the natural char collected at the contact of magmatic intrusion, and another sample was the raw coal that was pyrolised in a laboratory furnace. Temperature of pyrolysis was similar to that calculated for the intrusion. The obtained char was analysed to compare its features with those characterizing a natural char sample. Optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy studies show that the char from unaltered coal is characterized by the least developed structure, texture and microtexture compared to the natural char. Hence, it can be concluded that geological pressure generated by both the intrusion and the overburden, strongly affects the process of molecular ordering that took place during the heating of coal. The textural, structural or microtextural parameters of coal cannot be used as a geo-thermometer, because they are strongly dependent not only on the temperature but also on other factors. © 2015, Polish Geological Institute. All Rights Reserved.},

note = {14},

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@article{2-s2.0-77951289557,

title = {Aromatic hydrocarbons in airborne particulate matter collected in an industrial-urban region -qualitative analysis by GC-MS method [Wȩglowodory aromatyczne z pyłów zawieszonych w powietrzu regionu wielkomiejsko-przemyslowego - Analiza jakościowa metoda̧ GC-MS]},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77951289557&partnerID=40&md5=8af8a50b5d760604f7d5dc5c6d55eef6},

issn = {00332151},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Przeglad Geologiczny},

volume = {58},

number = {1},

pages = {79-84},

abstract = {The GC-MS method was used for analysis of aromatic fraction components of organic pollutants isolated from airborne dust from industrial-urban region (Upper Silesia; Poland). The results of investigations have confirmed that composition of the analyzed pollutants in summer time were dominated by products of combustion of engine fuels. A series of two to five ring condensed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), typical for this kind of pollution, was identified. Among the identified unsubstituted PAHs, fluoranthene and pyrene predominate being accompanied by other PAHs such as phenanthrene, cyclopenta(c)pyrene, benzo(c)phenanthrene, benzo(a)anthracene, chrysene, triphenylene, benzofloranthenes, benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(e)pyrene, perylene, anthanthrene, indeno(1;2;3-cd)pyrene, benzo(g;h;i)perylene, dibenzopyrenes, coronene. The presence of these compounds and their relative concentrations have shown a distinct similarity with the results of obtained by other authors in studies on airborne dust from a different locality of the Upper Silesia. Concentrations of alkylsubstituted PAHs were found to be much lower than those of unsubstituded PAHs. This may indicate that the analyzed pollutions originate mainly during high-temperature pyrolytic processes or also partially secondary processes of oxidation and photolysis under conditions of summer light. It is a very important environmental problem because the secondary processes can result in distinct simultaneous changes of the bioactivity of organic air pollutions. Pyrene as well as fluoranthene dominate among unsubstituted PAHs in analyzed air pollutants. Thanks to this domination and high luminescence yield, pyrene, as well as its alkyl derivatives, were marked especially distinctly in the luminescence spectra, recorded here in a comparative analysis. GC-MS method made it also possible to identify low-polar heterocompounds containing oxygen and sulphur atoms. A mong them, several groups of aromatic ether oxygen compounds (such as ofthefurane; xantene and chromene types) as well as a quinonic compound (antraquinone) were identified. These compounds may originate already during combustion process or in secondary processes in the air abound in oxidants of various type. In studies of complicated phenomena and numerous factors conditioning PAHs composition in air pollution it is necessary to use a great number of various analytical methods and techniques. The most effective seems to be a group of chromatographic methods, mainly capillary GC-MS one. The luminescence method, especially the synchronous technique, is also used here. The latter is, in turn, an effective method for a comparative characteristics of aromatic environmental pollutions.},

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@article{2-s2.0-75949110759,

title = {Baltic amber and other fossil resins in the light of physicochemical studies [Bursztyn bałtycki i inne żywice kopalne w świetle badán fizykochemicznych]},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-75949110759&partnerID=40&md5=7fb56ac058196b0bb532b96da6c9c348},

issn = {00332151},

year  = {2009},

date = {2009-01-01},

journal = {Przeglad Geologiczny},

volume = {57},

number = {12},

pages = {1078-1083},

abstract = {The paper presents some problems in the studies on Baltic amber (succinite) and other fossil resins. Natural resins form a large group of fossils already known from various parts of the world. However, they markedly differ in age and origin which creates problems in their systematic nomenclature. At the beginning of this paper some definitions are presented concerning the scientific nomenclature of fossil resins as well as practical terminology. The fossil resins are the objects of interest of many scientific domains, especially as they are used for many purposes. The resins are investigated by scientists representing various natural sciences as well as archeologists and representatives of other disciplines; and in the aspect of application they are widely used in jewelry making as well as in some branches of industry (e.g. chemical and pharmaceutical). Variability of fossil resins along with complex-ity of their structure and composition, and broad issues of genesis and various historical aspects form a vast field of for further studies. However, the studies require the use of a multilateral approach, including instrumental analysis. The paper presents several examples of selected physicochemical methods which should be highly useful in solving questions concerning origin and composition as well as properties of fossil resins.},

note = {1},

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@article{2-s2.0-3142654808,

title = {Some possibilities of thin layer chromatographic analysis of the molecular phase of Baltic amber and other natural resins},

author = { A. Matuszewska and A. John},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-3142654808&partnerID=40&md5=b8fdad9fdfd70489604b8307611b3c70},

issn = {12332356},

year  = {2004},

date = {2004-01-01},

journal = {Acta Chromatographica},

number = {14},

pages = {82-91},

abstract = {TLC has been used for comparative investigation of the group composition of ethanol extracts obtained from natural resins of different origin and geological age. The main object of the analysis was an extract of Baltic amber from the tertiary period. An extract of an older (cretaceous period) fossil resin from Spain was also analysed, as also were several contemporary resinous substances (Canada balsam; pine resin; and dammar resin). A variety of visualisation reagents was used both for general detection and for detection of characteristic groups of compounds, for example terpenes, unsaturated compounds, and carboxylic acids. The characteristics of the chromatograms obtained suggest that TLC has potential as an auxiliary tool for classification of natural resins and, especially important, fossil resins.},

note = {14},

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@article{2-s2.0-3142618000,

title = {Some aspects of the use of Py-GC-MS to investigate the composition of the aromatic fraction of hard coal pyrolysates},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-3142618000&partnerID=40&md5=53b72806d8197c759859aa7706556010},

issn = {12332356},

year  = {2004},

date = {2004-01-01},

journal = {Acta Chromatographica},

number = {14},

pages = {215-230},

abstract = {Py-GC-MS has been used to compare the extent of transformation of hard coals from a bed thermally affected by magmatic intrusion. The coal samples under investigation originated from bed 416 of the "Sośnica" coal mine (USCB; Poland). They were taken at different distances from the intrusion and were thus subjected to different amounts of metamorphosis. To assess changes in chemical structure caused by the intrusion comparative analysis was performed by GC-MS of pyrolysates obtained at different temperatures -358, 480, 610, 770, and 980°C. Comparisons were based on the distribution of aromatic compounds, chiefly naphthalene and its methyl derivatives. The trend was for the amount of methyl substitution of the naphthalene rings to decrease with increasing temperature with, moreover, a relative preference for the more stable β substitution position rather than the a position. Some comparative numerical data, ratios of the intensities of the GC-MS peaks, were calculated.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-1542575062,

title = {Spectroscopic characterization of natural corals},

author = { B. Kaczorowska and A. Hacura and T. Kupka and R. Wrzalik and E. Talik and G. Pasterny and A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-1542575062&doi=10.1007%2fs00216-003-2153-1&partnerID=40&md5=7fed490d223ec5563e145a83828091d5},

doi = {10.1007/s00216-003-2153-1},

issn = {16182642},

year  = {2003},

date = {2003-01-01},

journal = {Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry},

volume = {377},

number = {6},

pages = {1032-1037},

abstract = {The FTIR, micro-Raman, NMR, and XPS spectra of 25 different natural corals have been compared. Reflectance and transmission absorbance IR and Raman data have been used as rapid and efficient means of classification of natural corals containing aragonite (non-precious white species), calcite (red, pink, precious white species), and organic material (black protein polymer). The combination of reflectance IR and infrared microscopy could serve as a rapid, non-destructive method for distinguishing natural corals from artificial, fake jewels. © Springer-Verlag 2003.},

note = {38},

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@article{2-s2.0-23944468991,

title = {Application of reflectance micro-infrared spectroscopy in coal structure studies},

author = { A. Hacura and R. Wrzalik and A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-23944468991&doi=10.1007%2fs00216-002-1645-8&partnerID=40&md5=9b57658aa8bc13a8c0550dca56136b53},

doi = {10.1007/s00216-002-1645-8},

issn = {16182642},

year  = {2003},

date = {2003-01-01},

journal = {Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry},

volume = {375},

number = {2},

pages = {324-326},

abstract = {Fourier transform infrared micro-scale analysis of organic matter has been applied to characterise individual petrographic components of coal. The use of an infrared microscope made it possible to study and compare different parts of a single individual grain of vitrinite. This method enables analysis of particular macerals without the need for previous separation from coals. For this purpose the polished grainy micro-sections of coal have been prepared. The results obtained indicated the progression of aromatisation in the vitrinite structure with an increase of coalification degree of the parent coals. © Springer-Verlag 2002.},

note = {9},

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@article{2-s2.0-0038641641,

title = {Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in geochemical investigation of organic matter of the Grodziec Beds (Upper carboniferous), upper silesian coal basin, Poland},

author = { M.J. Fabiańska and G. Bzowska and A. Matuszewska and M. Racka and U. Skręt},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0038641641&doi=10.1078%2f0009-2819-00023&partnerID=40&md5=70946dbf65c971ad0157a84c663dc000},

doi = {10.1078/0009-2819-00023},

issn = {00092819},

year  = {2003},

date = {2003-01-01},

journal = {Chemie der Erde},

volume = {63},

number = {1},

pages = {63-91},

publisher = {Elsevier GmbH},

abstract = {Organic matter of five lithologically different rocks, belonging to the Grodziec Beds (Upper Namurian A strata), was geochemically characterised by various instrumental methods. Mineral composition of rocks, known from previous experiments, was investigated by X-ray diffraction (Bzowska et al., 2000) and organic matter as a whole was characterised by infra-red spectroscopy. Next, extracts of organic matter were analysed by chromatographic methods, especially by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis applied to investigate aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon fractions. It was found that sedimentary organic matter of the Grodziec Beds predominantly comes from terrestrial sources, i.e. higher vascular plants, deposited in aerobic (oxic) environment. It shows features of type III kerogen or type II kerogen of bacterial/terrestrial origin of primary biogenic matter. Thermal maturity was estimated by means of various geochemical parameters based on distribution of biomarkers and alkyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbons. It was found that the thermal maturity of organic matter of investigated rocks is at the end of diagenesis or beginning of catagenesis. Input of older migrating bitumen was suggested as an explanation for increased values of some thermal maturity parameters in the case of one of sandstones. Water-washing and/or biodegradation has partially changed the composition of organic matter, especially in the case of porous sandstones, where such interactions are possible. Mineral composition of the host rock seems to be important here, protecting organic matter of mudstones against such post-depositional alterations.},

note = {25},

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@article{2-s2.0-0037247150,

title = {Diversification of natural resins of various origin: Oxyreactive thermal analysis and infrared spectroscopy},

author = { S. Cebulak and A. Matuszewska and A. Langier-Kuźniarowa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0037247150&doi=10.1023%2fA%3a1023390629412&partnerID=40&md5=19e297d84d42bc3396663d944b87ee94},

doi = {10.1023/A:1023390629412},

issn = {13886150},

year  = {2003},

date = {2003-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry},

volume = {71},

number = {3},

pages = {905-914},

publisher = {Springer Netherlands},

abstract = {The paper presents the applicability of oxyreactive thermal analysis (OTA) for the investigation of different kinds of resins both natural (recent and fossil) and synthetic. For comparative reasons and a more precise interpretation, along with OTA infrared spectroscopy was used as a method commonly applied for the investigation of fossil resins. The results obtained prove that the OTA method may be very useful for diversification of different kinds of resins. The parameter most valuable for the preliminary characteristics of resins and the evaluation of their transformation was found to be the mass loss recorded on TG curves in three definite temperature ranges.},

note = {10},

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@article{2-s2.0-0036996150,

title = {Geochemical interpretation and comparison of biomarker composition of bitumens obtained from coals and surrounding rocks},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0036996150&partnerID=40&md5=2ec9438c1fbe98afcdfe02174f39efcb},

issn = {15079791},

year  = {2002},

date = {2002-01-01},

journal = {Polish Geological Institute Special Papers},

volume = {7},

pages = {169-180},

abstract = {The bitumens obtained as the extraction products from a series of coals and surrounding rocks samples were fractionated onto aliphatic, aromatic and polar fractions. Aliphatic and aromatic fractions were then submitted to analysis using modern gas chromatography - mass spectrometry method. The distribution of n-alkanes was compared and parameters values characterising conditions of sedimentation and type of primary organic matter were calculated. In aliphatic fractions, a series of biomarkers was also identified as steranes, diasteranes, tricyclic diterpanes, hopanes and moretanes. The relatively high content of diasteranes was observed in the bitumens from shales bordering on coals. It confirms the literature data indicating possibility of catalytic influence of claystones on arrangement of steranes to diasteranes. The values of parameters calculated from the data characterising distribution of hopanes have indicated a possibility of generation of oils by some of analysed coals: flame as well as orthocoking coals. The aromatic compounds were also identified, mainly phenanthrenes being an important stage of aromatisation process of fossil organic matter. The comparison of characteristics of bitumens obtained from coals and surrounding rocks suggests a possibility of imigration of various groups of organic compounds from coal layers to rocks bordering on them. The migration of organic mobile matter seems to be as well a result of a great difference of concentration between coal and surrounding rocks layers as of action of circulating waters or hydrothermal solutions. The temperature gradient and local intrusive bodies are of great significance for processes of oil migration. The examinations and conclusions presented in this work should be, however, taken as the introductory ones and have to be confirmed by analysis of a greater number of samples of various geological characteristics.},

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@article{2-s2.0-0036993354,

title = {Analysis of aromatic fractions of low-temperature coal tars with the use of synchronous luminescence technique},

author = { A. Matuszewska and M.B. Czaja},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0036993354&partnerID=40&md5=d28bc4643e8b7e4998ebfc20a0b6a058},

issn = {15079791},

year  = {2002},

date = {2002-01-01},

journal = {Polish Geological Institute Special Papers},

volume = {7},

pages = {181-188},

abstract = {The qualitative analysis by synchronous luminescence technique was performed on aromatic fractions of primary tars obtained from humic and sapropelic coals (from Upper Silesia Basin). The synchronous luminescence technique, called also the technique of spectral fractionation, consists in the record of a spectrum at the constant difference between the positions of emission and excitation monochromators (Δλ). This difference is calculated as a result of subtraction of effective emission and excitation wavelengths characterising compounds identified in investigated mixture. In relation with conventional luminescence technique, giving broad, low resolved bands in the conditions of ambient temperatures, the synchronous luminescence technique enables to obtain well resolved and simplified spectra that facilitate the identification of individual components of the mixture. The application of this technique to analysis of aromatic fractions compositions of primary tars from coals of various genesis and technological properties (sapropelic and humic coals) has shown a general similarity of composition with predomination of aromatic compounds containing 2-4 condensed rings. In the sample derived from sapropelic coal, a markedly higher intensity of bands is observed, attributed to aromatics of lower condensation degree (2-3 condensed rings), in relation with the bands of aromatics with higher intensity (3-4 condensed rings). The reverse relation is observed for sample from humic coal. In both analysed samples, a series of the following individual compounds has been identified from groups of aromatics: naphthalenes, acenaphthenes, benzofluorenes, anthracenes, pyrenes, and benz(a)anthracenes. Smaller amounts of benz(a)pyrenes, benz(ghi)perylene, and 3, 4-9, 10-dibenzopyrene were also encountered. The technique of synchronous luminescence made possible, therefore, the identification of individual components of complex mixture of aromatic compounds in coal derived products. This technique is thus of great value for the characteristics of aromatic compounds in thermolysis products of coal, in the cognitive aspect, as well as in monitoring of environment.},

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@article{2-s2.0-0037041480,

title = {Aromatic compounds in molecular phase of Baltic amber-synchronous luminescence analysis},

author = { A. Matuszewska and M.B. Czaja},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0037041480&doi=10.1016%2fS0039-9140%2801%2900610-5&partnerID=40&md5=cad60397f4d8570257ab49c3c2bff485},

doi = {10.1016/S0039-9140(01)00610-5},

issn = {00399140},

year  = {2002},

date = {2002-01-01},

journal = {Talanta},

volume = {56},

number = {6},

pages = {1049-1059},

publisher = {Elsevier},

abstract = {Synchronous luminescence analysis was performed in order to identify aromatic compounds in solvent extracts of Baltic amber. The investigated extracts were obtained, for comparisons, as products of extraction by various techniques and solvents. Methylene chloride and ethanol were applied independently for extraction at the ambient temperature (conservative extraction), as well as at the temperature of solvent boiling (extraction in Soxhlet apparatus). Ethanol, as the solvent, was also used for extraction in an ultrasonic bath and for the decoction process. The extraction, by techniques mentioned, of the analysed amber has resulted in products generally containing the same groups of aromatics: mainly naphthalenes, phenanthrenes and anthracenes. Among phenanthrenes, in all samples the retene was also identified, being one of the characteristic links of the diagenetic chain of chemical transformations of vegetal precursors. The identification of a series of individual compounds made, using the synchronous luminescence technique, was verified by the record of conventional emission and excitation spectra. Presented identified compounds were also confirmed by the results of GC-MS analysis. The luminescence analysis was also performed comparatively for fossil resin from Galicia, Spain (Cretaceous) older than Baltic amber (Tertiary, Eocene). The obtained preliminary results of synchronous luminescence analysis suggest the possibility of diversification in this manner of fossil resins of various ages by characterisation of aromatisation degree and alkyl substitution of aromatic rings. It is since well known that aromatisation progress is an indicator of a natural process of maturation of fossil organic matter. However, a greater number of samples should be taken to further testify to the investigations. © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.},

note = {18},

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@article{2-s2.0-8744310018,

title = {Aromatic hydrocarbons in the products of coal thermolysis - Analysis by synchronous luminescence technique},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-8744310018&partnerID=40&md5=09a145514d2df70f7fe6f37c694719f8},

issn = {00017132},

year  = {2001},

date = {2001-01-01},

journal = {Acta Universitatis Carolinae, Geologica},

number = {2-4},

pages = {105-111},

abstract = {Synchronous luminescence technique was used for qualitative analysis of individual compounds in aromatic hydrocarbon fractions of various products of coal processing. The samples taken to analysis were low temperature tars (primary tars) obtained from hard coals by standard method of low-temperature carbonisation. Solvent extract was also analysed, eluted from urban air dust from industrial region where coal is the main energy source. In aromatic fractions separated from both investigated types of samples, a series of compounds with 2-6 condensed aromatic rings was identified but compounds with 3-4 condensed rings were presented most frequently. Among the identified aromatic hydrocarbons the compounds belonging mainly to the following groups: naphthalenes, phenanthrenes, anthracenes, pyrenes, benz[a]anthracenes, benz[a]pyrenes. The presence of benzo[b]fluorantene and 3, 4-9, 10 dibenzopyrene was also revealed.},

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@article{2-s2.0-8744275310,

title = {The chosen aromatic biomarkers as geochemical indicators of thermal maturity of hard coals},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-8744275310&partnerID=40&md5=f5369ff6f53fc5985087077574c3b7d1},

issn = {00017132},

year  = {2001},

date = {2001-01-01},

journal = {Acta Universitatis Carolinae, Geologica},

number = {2-4},

pages = {99-103},

abstract = {GC-MS method was applied to investigation of aromatic fractions of extracts obtained from a series Polish sapropelic and humic coals of various coalification degree, selected maceral concentrates and also some coal shales. Two alkylphenanthrene indexes were then calculated and employed as maturation indicators for analysed fossil organic matter. The estimation of the mentioned indexes was based on mass chromatograms recorded for analysed samples at m/z 192 (for methylphenanthrenes) and m/z 206 (for dimethylphenanthrenes). The values obtained have shown a tendency to change with coalification degree and enabled to distinguish samples deriving from coals from areas subjected to additional heat flux, probably as a result of magma emplacement and/or fossil weathering of coal beds.},

note = {1},

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@article{2-s2.0-0034734008,

title = {The use of synchronous luminescence spectroscopy in qualitative analysis of aromatic fraction of hard coal thermolysis products},

author = { A. Matuszewska and M.B. Czaja},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0034734008&doi=10.1016%2fS0039-9140%2800%2900369-6&partnerID=40&md5=c4049690b69346310ac17515ee1bf58c},

doi = {10.1016/S0039-9140(00)00369-6},

issn = {00399140},

year  = {2000},

date = {2000-01-01},

journal = {Talanta},

volume = {52},

number = {3},

pages = {457-464},

publisher = {Elsevier Science Publ Co Inc, New York},

abstract = {The synchronous luminescence method was used in qualitative analysis of aromatic fraction of low-temperature tar from hard coal. The spectra obtained by this method are simpler than spectra obtained with the use of conventional emission luminescence method. The synchronous luminescence analysis requires the selection of respective Δλ parameter values. This parameter is a constant difference between position of excitation and emission monochromators during measurement. From literature, the Δλ parameter value of 23 nm was first used here. The characteristic emission ranges of spectra obtained indicated (by comparison with spectra of standards) degree of condensation of aromatic compounds present in investigated mixtures. It was also possible to identify some individual compounds. However, this identification could be more effective with the use of the respective value of Δλ parameter for each particular component of the mixture. This manner of analysis was used here, e.g. for investigating aromatic fraction containing phenanthrene (identified previously by gas chromatography method) among other compounds. The spectrum recorded at Δλ value characteristic for phenanthrene (53nm) presents a rather simple shape with a maximum at 346 nm attributed to phenanthrene after standard and literature data. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V.The synchronous luminescence method was used in qualitative analysis of aromatic fraction of low-temperature tar from hard coal. The spectra obtained by this method are simpler than spectra obtained with the use of conventional emission luminescence method. The synchronous luminescence analysis requires the selection of respective Δλ parameter values. This parameter is a constant difference between position of excitation and emission monochromators during measurement. From literature, the Δλ parameter value of 23 nm was first used here. The characteristic emission ranges of spectra obtained indicated (by comparison with spectra of standards) degree of condensation of aromatic compounds present in investigated mixtures. It was also possible to identify some individual compounds. However, this identification could be more effective with the use of the respective value of Δλ parameter for each particular component of the mixture. This manner of analysis was used here, e.g. for investigating aromatic fraction containing phenanthrene (identified previously by gas chromatography method) among other compounds. The spectrum recorded at Δλ value characteristic for phenanthrene (53 nm) presents a rather simple shape with a maximum at 346 nm attributed to phenanthrene after standard and literature data.},

note = {18},

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@article{2-s2.0-0033942041,

title = {Thin-layer chromatography in investigation of the chemical structure of Baltic amber},

author = { A. Matuszewska and Ł. Karwowski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0033942041&partnerID=40&md5=c485553d7fcb4363dd8f1cb8891c1509},

issn = {09334173},

year  = {2000},

date = {2000-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Planar Chromatography - Modern TLC},

volume = {13},

number = {2},

pages = {140-145},

abstract = {The goal of this work was to characterize the structure of the molecular phase of Baltic amber by thin layer chromatography (TLC) and to compare aspects of this structure with those of other resins, for example dammar resin, pine resin and Canada balsam. TLC analysis of ethanol extracts of Baltic amber were performed mainly for identification of groups of compounds, for example carboxylic acids, esters, α-keto acids, α-hydroxy acids, aldehydes, ketones, aliphatic, aromatic, and unsaturated hydrocarbons, and terpenes, and steroids. The retention coefficients estimated for analyzed samples were compared with those obtained for available reference compounds.},

note = {4},

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@article{2-s2.0-27844512628,

title = {Physicochemical investigations in comparison with the results of petrographic analysis of the hard coals in the Rybnik Coal District, Poland},

author = { A. Matuszewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-27844512628&partnerID=40&md5=e1bcb0ae77ea453ae3415845af8495d1},

issn = {08669465},

year  = {1997},

date = {1997-01-01},

journal = {Prace - Panstwowego Instytutu Geologicznego},

number = {157 PART 3},

pages = {108-109},

abstract = {This work shows a usefulness of a common interpretation of results of different coal analysis methods from the chemical, physical and petrographical domains with simultaneous utilization of information of the geological nature. Discussion of results showed that for the investigated coals from the borehole Niedobczyce IG 1 a slow but distinct increase of aromaticity occurs with increasing of the borehole depth, at the same time as the order of crystallites structure grows. Transformation of coal structure during metamorphism process results from the changes in the formation of particular macerals: growth of aromaticity, lessening of aliphatic and heteroatomic structures which formed peripheric fragments of organic substance of coal. In the investigated borehole, the only tectonic disturbance is the Michałkowice overthrust. The results of analysis of coals from this overlap confirm distinct-ly in the qualitative manner the influence of the factors: time, pressure and temperature on the coal metamorphism.},

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@article{2-s2.0-0031103980,

title = {Properties and structure of hard coals from a borehole Niedobczyce IG-1 in the Rybnik Coal District, Upper Silesian Coal Basin, their petrographic and group constituents 4. The structure of asphaltenes separated from tetralin extracts of coals},

author = { A. Matuszewska and A. John and S. Jasieńko},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0031103980&doi=10.1016%2fS0378-3820%2896%2901076-4&partnerID=40&md5=409cbf54f5f1ad9dce8376ca7d86ca02},

doi = {10.1016/S0378-3820(96)01076-4},

issn = {03783820},

year  = {1997},

date = {1997-01-01},

journal = {Fuel Processing Technology},

volume = {51},

number = {1-2},

pages = {145-155},

publisher = {Elsevier},

abstract = {Asphaltenes were separated from extracts of coal from gasflame (according to Polish classification) 611-VII (according to international classification and statistical groups) to gas-coking 532-VD types obtained by chemical disintegration using tetralin as a solvent. The asphaltenes were analysed using the method of infrared spectroscopy and their structural models were determined. Comparing the derived models for structure of asphaltenes with the structure of terpenes and steroids, a hypothesis is presented of the possible formation of the basic structural skeleton of the asphaltenes during the coalification process. © 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.},

note = {1},

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@article{2-s2.0-0031075262,

title = {Properties and structure of hard coals from a borehole Niedobczyce IG-1 in the Rybnik Coal District, Upper Silesian Coal Basin, their petrographic and group constituents 3. Changes in the chemical structure of primary tars with increase in coalification degree of the parent coals},

author = { A. Matuszewska and A. John and S. Jasieńko},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0031075262&doi=10.1016%2fS0378-3820%2896%2901075-2&partnerID=40&md5=aa7cdaa32b597102ac413249e808c993},

doi = {10.1016/S0378-3820(96)01075-2},

issn = {03783820},

year  = {1997},

date = {1997-01-01},

journal = {Fuel Processing Technology},

volume = {50},

number = {2-3},

pages = {117-130},

publisher = {Elsevier},

abstract = {The primary tars obtained by the Fischer-Schraeder method from coals described in earlier papers [1] were studied using infrared (i.r.) and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (nmr) spectroscopy methods. With the object of achieving a broader evaluation of the properties and structure of these primary tars with increase in coalification of the parent coals - from 78 to 86% Cdaf, in the range from gasflame (according to Polish classification) 611-VII (according to international classification and statistical groups) to orthocoking 435-VB coals - they were distilled to the temperature of 543 K under normal pressure. Products obtained were also analysed by the i.r. and 1H nmr spectroscopy methods, while the distillates/fraction boiling up to 543 K/were additionally analysed by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (g.c.-m.s.) and 13C nmr methods. A comparative X-ray analysis of the coals and the semi-cokes obtained from them was also conducted. © 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.},

note = {3},

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@article{2-s2.0-0028974947,

title = {Properties and structure of hard coals from the borehole Niedobczyce IG-1 in the Rybnik Coal District, Upper Silesian Coal Basin, their petrographic and group constituents. 2. Variations in petrographic composition of the coals along the depth of borehole and alterations in structure of the coals characterised by vitrinites spectroscopic analyses (X-ray, IR)},

author = { S. Jasieńko and A. Matuszewska and A. John},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0028974947&doi=10.1016%2f0378-3820%2894%2900097-D&partnerID=40&md5=f82618d255a5f0d3dda3369d0a1e86c1},

doi = {10.1016/0378-3820(94)00097-D},

issn = {03783820},

year  = {1995},

date = {1995-01-01},

journal = {Fuel Processing Technology},

volume = {41},

number = {3},

pages = {221-232},

abstract = {Characteristic parameters are given for coal samples from the boreholes Niedobczyce IG-1 ranging from gas-flame (611-VII) to orthocoking (435-VB) types (described in part in the preceding paper) (Fuel Proc. Technol. 41 (1995) 207/2-220) including the petrographic composition and change trends in this composition and also structure of the macerals. An interesting growth tend in inertinite content was observed, principally semifusinite, with increase in the depth of borehole. The tested coals are characterized by the results of analysis of vitrinites as the most numerous and homogeneous macerals. Vitrinites were examined by the methods of infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Petrographic analysis of 60 samples of the coals from the borehole was taken into consideration and spectroscopic analyses were realised for a series of choiced samples of vitrinites. Changes in the coal properties indicate that metamorphism of the organic substances takes place by gradual removal of peripheral fragments of the coal structure together with simultaneous internal regroupings, dis proportion and cyclisation. The effect of this is to give in general lowering in content of aliphatic structure and oxygen groupings and an increase in proportion of aromatic structures. The observed chemical transfotmation taking place in the tested range of coalification are accompanied by an increase in coal coking capacity, see Part 1. The relatively uniform changes in vitrines' reflectance suggest a systematic rise in ordering of the aromatic structures (reduction in d002 values and rise in L002. Increase in aromaticity. © 1995.},

note = {5},

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@article{2-s2.0-0028974945,

title = {Properties and structure of hard coals from the borehole Niedobczyce IG-1 in Rybnik Coal District, Upper Silesian Coal Basin, their petrographic and group constituents. 1. Variations in properties of the coals along the depth of the borehole},

author = { S. Jasie/'nko and A. Matuszewska and A. John},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0028974945&doi=10.1016%2f0378-3820%2894%2900096-C&partnerID=40&md5=42dee7eae6485ad9dbb900025890df37},

doi = {10.1016/0378-3820(94)00096-C},

issn = {03783820},

year  = {1995},

date = {1995-01-01},

journal = {Fuel Processing Technology},

volume = {41},

number = {3},

pages = {207-220},

abstract = {Studies were made of the properties and structure of hard coals from the borehole Niedobczyce IG-1 in Rybnik Coal District (Upper Silesian Coal Basin) collected from a depth of up to 1830m. Coals occuring there vary from gas flame1 1 According to Polish classification of hard coals: flame coal (type 31), gas flame coal (t.32), gas coal (t.33), gas coking coal (t.34), orthocoking coal (t.35), metacoking coal (t.36), semicoking coal (t.37), lean coal (t.38), anthracite coal (t.41), anthracite (t.42). (611-VII)2 2 According to the international classification and statistic groups. to orthocking (435-VB) types. Assessment of changes in quality and structure of the coals was based on the results of technical and elementary analyses, tests on coking properties and petrographic analysis. In the tested borehole the changes in the properties of coal take place in the conformity with the Hilt rule [1] with the exception of the Michałkowice overthrust strata, occurring however, in a relatively narrow and shallowest zone of the borehole. An interpretation of the changes ascertained is formulated and certain relations between the properties and the structure of coal were established. © 1995.},

note = {5},

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