1. CRITER 1.0 : a coarse reconstruction with iterative refinement network for sparse spatio-temporal satellite dataMatjaž Zupančič Muc, Vitjan Zavrtanik, Alexander Barth, Aida Alvera-Azcárate, Matjaž Ličer, Matej Kristan, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Satellite observations of sea surface temperature (SST) are essential for accurate weather forecasting and climate modeling. However, these data often suffer from incomplete coverage due to cloud obstruction and limited satellite swath width, which requires development of dense reconstruction algorithms. The current state of the art struggles to accurately recover high-frequency variability, particularly in SST gradients in ocean fronts, eddies, and filaments, which are crucial for downstream processing and predictive tasks. To address this challenge, we propose a novel two-stage method CRITER (Coarse Reconstruction with ITerative Refinement Network), which consists of two stages. First, it reconstructs low-frequency SST components utilizing a Vision Transformer-based model, leveraging global spatio-temporal correlations in the available observations. Second, a UNet type of network iteratively refines the estimate by recovering high-frequency details. Extensive analysis on datasets from the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Atlantic seas demonstrates CRITER's superior performance over the current state of the art. Specifically, CRITER achieves up to 44 % lower reconstruction errors of the missing values and over 80 % lower reconstruction errors of the observed values compared to the state of the art. Ključne besede: deep learning, reconstruction algorithms, satellite measurements Objavljeno v DiRROS: 14.10.2025; Ogledov: 237; Prenosov: 106
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2. The importance of chemical transformations of adsorbed molecules for corrosion inhibition : mercaptobenzimidazoles on copperAnton Kokalj, Erik Gregori, Barbara Kapun, Ingrid Milošev, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: This study investigates whether mercaptobenzimidazoles act as thiolates in inhibiting copper corrosion. To this end, we examined three mercaptobenzimidazole derivatives — 2-mercaptobenzimidazole (SH-BimH), 2-mercapto-1-methylbenzimidazole (SH-BimMe), and 2-(methylthio)benzimidazole (Me-S-BimH) — as corrosion inhibitors for copper in 3 wt% NaCl solution using a combined experimental and computational approach. Me-S-BimH has a thiol group (single bondSH) replaced by a methylthio group (single bondSCH ), which should prevent the formation of surface thiolates. In contrast, SH-BimMe has the same molecular formula as Me-S-BimH, but its methyl group does not cap the thiol group. Corrosion experiments reveal that after 1 h of immersion, Me-S-BimH is considerably less effective than SH-BimH and SH-BimMe at inhibiting copper corrosion. However, after 100 h of immersion, Me-S-BimH performs comparably to SH-BimH and SH-BimMe. This delayed effectiveness suggests that a molecular transformation activates Me-S-BimH over time. To explore this phenomenon, we performed a detailed DFT study of potential chemical transformations of adsorbed Me-S-BimH. Most transformations are exothermic, but only molecular deprotonation and Csingle bondS bond cleavage between the azole ring and the methylthio group exhibit sufficiently low activation barriers to occur at room temperature. Similar deprotonation and Csingle bondS bond cleavage reactions occur also for SH-BimH and SH-BimMe, leading to more strongly bound species than their intact molecular forms. Due to these transformations, Me-S-BimH and SH-BimH eventually result in the same strongly bound species, while SH-BimMe forms an analogous species. These findings may explain why, over time, all three compounds exhibit similar corrosion inhibition characteristics, and highlight the importance of chemical transformations of adsorbed molecules in corrosion inhibition. Ključne besede: copper, corrosion inhibition, electrochemical measurements Objavljeno v DiRROS: 25.08.2025; Ogledov: 322; Prenosov: 175
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3. Comparative study of microstructural influence on corrosion resistance in conventional and Al-Mn quasicrystalline cast aluminum alloysMirjam Bajt Leban, Tim Drevenšek, Tadeja Kosec, Blaž Leskovar, Boštjan Markoli, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The investigation focused on the quasicrystalline aluminum alloy Al-Mn-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti. The influence of microstructure of aluminum alloy strengthened with quasicrystals on its corrosion resistance was studied. The properties of newly designed quasicrystalline aluminum alloy (QC) were compared to the properties of standard AlSi9Cu3 alloy (DIN 226). Both aluminum alloys (QC and AlSi9Cu3) were cast in a steel die with a controlled cooling rate. After the preparation of the samples, the microstructural characterization was carried out. In the quasicrystalline alloy, the microstructure was dominated by a primary phase with fivefold symmetry, representing the quasicrystalline phase. To investigate corrosion properties, open-circuit potential, linear polarization and potentiodynamic polarization measurements were performed. The influence of corrosion on mechanical properties was studied by conducting tensile tests on environmentally exposed alloys. It was concluded that the quasicrystalline alloy has comparable corrosion properties to the commercially widely used AlSi9Cu3 alloy. In the latter alloy, corrosion was observed to initiate in the vicinity of the Al2Cu intermetallic compound particles. In the case of the QC alloy, corrosion attacked mainly the αAl phase (matrix). Ključne besede: quasicrystals, corrosion, aluminum alloys, microstructure, electrochemical measurements Objavljeno v DiRROS: 14.07.2025; Ogledov: 481; Prenosov: 402
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4. Alkali-activated artificial aggregatesAnže Tesovnik, Ottosen Lisbeth M., Vilma Ducman, 2025, zaključena znanstvena zbirka raziskovalnih podatkov Povzetek: The dataset file contains measurements from macro- to micro-scale analyses of alkali-activated aggregates produced from biomass fly ash. It includes data on mechanical performance, microstructural characterization, and chemical and mineralogical composition. This dataset supports the findings presented in the article entitled "Carbonation of lightweight alkali-activated aggregates based on biomass fly ash: effect on microstructure and leaching behavior" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05014). Ključne besede: measurements, alkali-activated materials, biomass ash, carbonation, artificial aggregates Objavljeno v DiRROS: 16.06.2025; Ogledov: 563; Prenosov: 326
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5. Sulfur speciation in Li–S batteries determined by operando laboratory X-ray emission spectroscopyAva Rajh, Alen Vižintin, Joanna Hoszowska, Robert Dominko, Matjaž Kavčič, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: In this work, operando sulfur X-ray emission measurementson a Li−S battery cathode were performed using a laboratory setup as analternative to more common synchrotron radiation based absorptionstudies. Photoexcitation by an X-ray tube was used. Valence-to-core Kβ X-ray emission spectra were recorded with a wavelength dispersive crystalspectrometer in von Hamos geometry, providing excellent energyresolution and good detection efficiency. The setup was used to recordex situ S Kβ emission spectra from S cathodes from the Li−S battery andalso under operando conditions. Average S oxidation state within thebattery cathode during battery cycling was determined from the shape ofthe Kβ emission spectra. A more detailed S species characterization wasperformed by fitting a linear combination of previously measuredlaboratory synthesized standards to the measured spectra. Relative amounts of different S species in the cathode were determinedduring the cycling of the Li−S battery. The main advantage of X-ray emission spectroscopy is that it can be performed onconcentrated samples with S loading comparable to a real battery. The approach shows great promise for routine laboratory analysisof electrochemical processes in Li−S batteries and other sulfur-based systems under operando conditions. Ključne besede: X-ray emission spectroscopy, lithium−sulfur batteries, operando measurements, oxidation state, von Hamos spectrometer Objavljeno v DiRROS: 19.12.2024; Ogledov: 998; Prenosov: 428
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6. CFD-based analysis of deviations between thermocouple measurements and local gas temperatures during the cooling phase of compartment firesFlorian Put, Andrea Lucherini, Ruben Van Coile, Bart Merci, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Data from thermocouple (TC) measurements play a pivotal role in fire safety science and engineering studies. It is well-known that there are deviations from the actual local gas temperature and many studies have led to the development of correction factors. The present study focuses on these deviations inside compartments through a systematic series of CFD simulations, performed with Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS), version 6.8.0. A canonical cubic box is used as geometry. This allows for the demonstration of the impact of the presence of smoke, with variable optical thickness, on the TC data as retrieved from FDS. Significant differences are observed between TC measurements and local gas temperatures. Corrections as developed for TC measurements in open atmospheres cannot be readily applied in compartment configurations, where smoke properties change both spatially and temporally. Ključne besede: thermocouple measurements, CFD simulations, heat transfer, compartment fires, cooling, fire dynamics, FDS Objavljeno v DiRROS: 28.10.2024; Ogledov: 772; Prenosov: 305
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7. Efficiency of FRPU strengthening of a damaged masonry infill wall under in-plane cyclic shear loading and elevated temperaturesPetra Triller, Konrad Kwiecień, Arkadiusz Kwiecień, Uroš Bohinc, BogusŁaw Zając, Marcin Tekieli, Magdalena Szumera, Theodoros Rousakis, Vachan Vanian, Ahmet Tugrul Akyildiz, Alberto Viskovic, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: This paper presents results of in-plane shear tests carried out at the ZAG laboratory in Ljubljana (Slovenia) on a RC frame with masonry infill made of clay blocks (KEBE OrthoBlock). The frame was loaded with constant vertical loads at the top of the columns and then by gradually increasing horizontal cyclic loads at the top beam level. Acquired forces and measured displacements allowed capturing hysteretic behavior for determination of dissipation energy. In addition, two Digital Image Correlation (DIC) systems, Aramis and the CivEng Vision, were used to visualize the behavior of the tested specimens, with an emphasis on computing locally required information about the behavior of highly deformable interfaces. Three types of specimens were tested in-plane: the reference specimen in form of plain RC frame, the reference specimen with constructed masonry infill without any strengthening and the specimen, previously damaged and then strengthened on both sides using glass mesh bonded to the infill and the RC frame using flexible adhesive made of polyurethane matrix (Glass Fiber Reinforced PolyUrethane - GFRPU system). The strengthening process, allowed the specimen to withstand additional cyclic loads, reaching a maximum drift of 3.6 % without serious damage disqualifying the structure from further exploitation. The GFRPU strengthening system was found to be highly effective in preventing infill collapse of damaged masonry infill wall during in-plane loading. Additionally, the results of extended thermal analysis of PU are presented as polymers are, in general, a material, poorly resistant to heat. However, the analyzed PU manifested stable properties up to 200 degrees Celsius, which makes this material promising in civil engineering applications at elevated temperatures. Ključne besede: masonry blocks, damaged infill, fiber Reinforced PolyUrethane, external composite strengthening, in-plane shear, thermal tests, DIC measurements Objavljeno v DiRROS: 14.08.2024; Ogledov: 936; Prenosov: 587
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8. Challenges of implementing bridge weigh-in-motion on a century-old steel-riveted railway bridgeDoron Hekič, Mirko Kosič, Jan Kalin, Aleš Žnidarič, Andrej Anžlin, 2024, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: This study explores the challenges and methodologies involved in implementing bridge weigh-in-motion (B-WIM) system on a century-old steel riveted railway bridge. A unique aspect of this study, funded by the EU H2020 Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking, was the adaptation of B-WIM systems to the specific constraints of railway bridges since, traditionally, this technology is used to collect heavy gross vehicle loading data on road bridges. The paper details the experimental setup on an old steel-riveted railway bridge, including sensor placement and calibration processes. It highlights the complexities encountered, such as differences in bridge response due to passenger and other type of trains. It introduces the system calibration strategy using known axle loads from passenger locomotives. The study provides insights into the structural response of old steel bridges under traffic loads, contributing valuable data to the field of railway bridge monitoring and maintenance. Ključne besede: bridge, B-WIM, bridge Weigh-in-Motion system, numerical model updating, bridge response measurements, railways Objavljeno v DiRROS: 14.08.2024; Ogledov: 1009; Prenosov: 652
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9. Load testing of the first stress ribbon bridge in SloveniaĐorđe Đukić, Doron Hekič, Mirko Kosič, Rok Vezočnik, Andrej Anžlin, Andrej Štrukelj, Marjan Pipenbaher, Tomaž Weingerl, 2024, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: Paper presents selected results of the diagnostic load testing of a newly-built footbridge in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. The bridge is significant as the first bridge in Slovenia being built with the stress ribbon technology. The diagnostic load testing took place in March 2023 and comprised of three-stage static load testing, dynamic testing with a light truck driving over artificial obstacles, and measurement of ambient vibrations. The consistency between the actual response of the bridge and the response of the finite element (FE) model, used in the design, was evaluated by comparing vertical displacements from the static load testing, natural frequencies and mode shapes. The comparison of the results indicates a satisfactory agreement between the measurements and the response of the FE model, confirming the appropriateness of the employed FE model. Ključne besede: bridge, bridge response measurements, stress ribon, load test Objavljeno v DiRROS: 14.08.2024; Ogledov: 883; Prenosov: 583
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10. Evaluation of cyanobacteria biomass derived from upgrade of phycocyanin fluorescence estimationTinkara Rozina, Bojan Sedmak, Maja Zupančič Justin, Andrej Meglič, 2017, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The number of harmful cyanobacterial blooms has increased significantly at the global level in recent years. One of the characteristics of cyanobacteria that gives them advantage over other phytoplankton organisms are auxiliary photosynthetic pigments, such as phycocyanin. This fluorescent pigment emits light at a different wavelength as chlorophyll and can therefore be used for detection of cyanobacteria in situ. In this study we used submersible phycocyanin fluorescence sensors and compare their voltage output to concentration of extracted phycocyanin, cell counts and biovolume. The relation was linear in all three cases; however, the variability of regression line slopes between different cyanobacteria strains was high in the case of PC extract concentration and cell count. The highest uniformity in the linear fits was between fluorescence signal and biovolume therefore making it the best candidate for fluorescence sensor voltage output conversion. In the context of this work we also compared different methods for PC extraction. Modifying the equations by subtracting the absorption at 750 nm almost entirely reduces the false PC concentration estimation due to sample turbidity.
Ključne besede: fluorescence measurements, phycocyanin, cyanobacteria Objavljeno v DiRROS: 01.08.2024; Ogledov: 894; Prenosov: 492
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