Justyna Szulc
Biographic Data
| ID | 122658 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Justyna Szulc |
| GIVEN NAMES | Justyna |
| FAMILY NAME | Szulc |
| SIGNATURE | SZULC J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lodz University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6601-2376 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Identification of microorganisms harmful to human health inhabiting historical surfaces using Maldi TOF mass spectrometry and DNA sequencing and their elimination using ethanol in the mist form
Microbial biodeterioration of historic wood based on classical and omics methods with model studies
Moulds, bacteria and algae responsible for biodeterioration of wood artifacts were identified. • Microbial consortia have higher biodeterioration potential than single cultures. • Dark conditions favoured the growth of microorganisms on the wood. • Light or dark determined the microorganisms metabolism on wood. The aim of this study was to identify microorganisms present in historic wooden objects stored in indoor and outdoor environments in Ital…
Assessment of Dust, Chemical, Microbiological Pollutions and Microclimatic Parameters of Indoor Air in Sports Facilities
The aim of this study was to analyse the quality of indoor air in sport facilities in one of the sport centres in Poland with respect to microclimatic parameters (temperature, humidity, and air flow velocity), particulate matter concentrations (PM10, PM4, PM2.5, and PM1), gas concentrations (oxygen, ozone, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and benzopyrene), and microbial contamination (the total number of bacteria, s…
Assessment of Physicochemical, Microbiological and Toxicological Hazards at an Illegal Landfill in Central Poland
This study aimed to assess the physicochemical, microbiological and toxicological hazards at an illegal landfill in central Poland. The research included the analysis of airborne dust (laser photometer), the number of microorganisms in the air, soil and leachate (culture method) and the microbial diversity in the landfill environment (high-throughput sequencing on the Illumina Miseq); the cytotoxicity ( PrestoBlue ) and genotoxicity (alkaline com…
Application of Olfactometry to Assess the Anti-Odor Properties of Filtering Facepiece Respirators Containing Activated Carbon Nonwovens
Filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) with anti-odor properties are used to reduce odor nuisance occurring both in everyday life and at workplaces. Unfortunately, there are no standardized methods to measure the efficiency of odor reduction of such personal protective devices. This paper aims to determine whether olfactometric-based methods, commonly used in environmental studies, can be employed for this purpose. The proposed procedure is based …
The effect of ethylene oxide and silver nanoparticles on photographic models in the context of disinfection of photo albums
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of photographic models' disinfection with ethylene oxide (EtO) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The models were made using POP (Printing Out Paper) methods: salted paper, albumin, collodion, gelatine on Whatman and Fabriano paper artificially infected with bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces sp.) and mould (Aspergillus versicolor, Trichoderma viride). Moreover, the study was supposed to…
Analyses of microorganisms and metabolites diversity on historic photographs using innovative methods
Survival of Microorganisms on Filtering Respiratory Protective Devices Used at Agricultural Facilities
Bioaerosol is a threat at workplaces, therefore the selection and safe use of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) is important in preventive activities. The aim of the study was to assess the survival of microorganisms on materials used for FFRs construction. The parameters for microorganism growth under model conditions were described using the Gompertz equation, model verification was also carried out using FFRs at the farmers' workplaces. W…
Survival of Microorganisms on Nonwovens Used for the Construction of Filtering Facepiece Respirators
Filtering nonwovens that constitute the base material for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) used for the protection of the respiratory system against bioaerosols may, in favourable conditions, promote the development of harmful microorganisms. There are no studies looking at the impact that different types of filtering nonwovens have on microorganism survival, which is an important issue for FFR producers and users. Five commercial filtering…
Factors Influencing Microbiological Biodiversity of Human Foot Skin
The aim of the study was to analyze the microbiological biodiversity of human foot skin with respect to factors such as age, gender, frequency of foot washing and physical activity, and to select indicator species to be considered when designing textile materials with antimicrobial properties used for sock and insole production. The experiment was carried out on a group of 40 people. The number of microorganisms was determined using culture-depen…
Dust at Various Workplaces—Microbiological and Toxicological Threats
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relation between the chemical (analysis of elements and pH) and microbiological composition (culture and metagenomics analysis) of the dust at various workplaces (cement plant, composting plant, poultry farm, and cultivated area) and the cytotoxicity effect on the human adenocarcinoma lung epithelial adherent cell line A-549 (MTT assay test). Analysis of the Particulate Matter (PM) fraction showed …
Microbial Growth on Dust-Loaded Filtering Materials Used for the Protection of Respiratory Tract as a Factor Affecting Filtration Efficiency
This work aims at understanding the effects of various dust-loading conditions and the type of nonwovens used in the construction of FFRs on the safe use of those protective devices in situations of exposure to biological agents. The survival of microorganisms ( Escherichia coli , Candida albicans , and Aspergillus niger ) in dust-loaded polypropylene nonwovens (melt-blown, spun-bonded, and needle-punched) was experimentally determined using micr…
Microbiological Contamination at Workplaces in a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Station Processing Plant Biomass
The aim of the study was to evaluate the microbial contamination at a plant biomass processing thermal power station (CHP). We found 2.42 × 103 CFU/m3 of bacteria and 1.37 × 104 CFU/m3 of fungi in the air; 2.30 × 107 CFU/g of bacteria and 4.46 × 105 CFU/g of fungi in the biomass; and 1.61 × 102 CFU/cm2 bacteria and 2.39 × 101 CFU/cm2 fungi in filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). Using culture methods, we found 8 genera of mesophilic bacteria a…
The effect of ethylene oxide and silver nanoparticles on photographic models in the context of disinfection of photo albums
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of photographic models' disinfection with ethylene oxide (EtO) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The models were made using POP (Printing Out Paper) methods: salted paper, albumin, collodion, gelatine on Whatman and Fabriano paper artificially infected with bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces sp.) and mould (Aspergillus versicolor, Trichoderma viride). Moreover, the study was supposed to…
Analyses of microorganisms and metabolites diversity on historic photographs using innovative methods
Microbiological Contamination at Workplaces in a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Station Processing Plant Biomass
The aim of the study was to evaluate the microbial contamination at a plant biomass processing thermal power station (CHP). We found 2.42 × 103 CFU/m3 of bacteria and 1.37 × 104 CFU/m3 of fungi in the air; 2.30 × 107 CFU/g of bacteria and 4.46 × 105 CFU/g of fungi in the biomass; and 1.61 × 102 CFU/cm2 bacteria and 2.39 × 101 CFU/cm2 fungi in filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs). Using culture methods, we found 8 genera of mesophilic bacteria a…
Dust at Various Workplaces—Microbiological and Toxicological Threats
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relation between the chemical (analysis of elements and pH) and microbiological composition (culture and metagenomics analysis) of the dust at various workplaces (cement plant, composting plant, poultry farm, and cultivated area) and the cytotoxicity effect on the human adenocarcinoma lung epithelial adherent cell line A-549 (MTT assay test). Analysis of the Particulate Matter (PM) fraction showed …
Microbial Growth on Dust-Loaded Filtering Materials Used for the Protection of Respiratory Tract as a Factor Affecting Filtration Efficiency
This work aims at understanding the effects of various dust-loading conditions and the type of nonwovens used in the construction of FFRs on the safe use of those protective devices in situations of exposure to biological agents. The survival of microorganisms ( Escherichia coli , Candida albicans , and Aspergillus niger ) in dust-loaded polypropylene nonwovens (melt-blown, spun-bonded, and needle-punched) was experimentally determined using micr…
Survival of Microorganisms on Filtering Respiratory Protective Devices Used at Agricultural Facilities
Bioaerosol is a threat at workplaces, therefore the selection and safe use of filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) is important in preventive activities. The aim of the study was to assess the survival of microorganisms on materials used for FFRs construction. The parameters for microorganism growth under model conditions were described using the Gompertz equation, model verification was also carried out using FFRs at the farmers' workplaces. W…
Survival of Microorganisms on Nonwovens Used for the Construction of Filtering Facepiece Respirators
Filtering nonwovens that constitute the base material for filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) used for the protection of the respiratory system against bioaerosols may, in favourable conditions, promote the development of harmful microorganisms. There are no studies looking at the impact that different types of filtering nonwovens have on microorganism survival, which is an important issue for FFR producers and users. Five commercial filtering…
Factors Influencing Microbiological Biodiversity of Human Foot Skin
The aim of the study was to analyze the microbiological biodiversity of human foot skin with respect to factors such as age, gender, frequency of foot washing and physical activity, and to select indicator species to be considered when designing textile materials with antimicrobial properties used for sock and insole production. The experiment was carried out on a group of 40 people. The number of microorganisms was determined using culture-depen…
Analyses of microorganisms and metabolites diversity on historic photographs using innovative methods
Application of Olfactometry to Assess the Anti-Odor Properties of Filtering Facepiece Respirators Containing Activated Carbon Nonwovens
Filtering facepiece respirators (FFR) with anti-odor properties are used to reduce odor nuisance occurring both in everyday life and at workplaces. Unfortunately, there are no standardized methods to measure the efficiency of odor reduction of such personal protective devices. This paper aims to determine whether olfactometric-based methods, commonly used in environmental studies, can be employed for this purpose. The proposed procedure is based …
The effect of ethylene oxide and silver nanoparticles on photographic models in the context of disinfection of photo albums
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of photographic models' disinfection with ethylene oxide (EtO) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The models were made using POP (Printing Out Paper) methods: salted paper, albumin, collodion, gelatine on Whatman and Fabriano paper artificially infected with bacteria (Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces sp.) and mould (Aspergillus versicolor, Trichoderma viride). Moreover, the study was supposed to…
Assessment of Physicochemical, Microbiological and Toxicological Hazards at an Illegal Landfill in Central Poland
This study aimed to assess the physicochemical, microbiological and toxicological hazards at an illegal landfill in central Poland. The research included the analysis of airborne dust (laser photometer), the number of microorganisms in the air, soil and leachate (culture method) and the microbial diversity in the landfill environment (high-throughput sequencing on the Illumina Miseq); the cytotoxicity ( PrestoBlue ) and genotoxicity (alkaline com…
Assessment of Dust, Chemical, Microbiological Pollutions and Microclimatic Parameters of Indoor Air in Sports Facilities
The aim of this study was to analyse the quality of indoor air in sport facilities in one of the sport centres in Poland with respect to microclimatic parameters (temperature, humidity, and air flow velocity), particulate matter concentrations (PM10, PM4, PM2.5, and PM1), gas concentrations (oxygen, ozone, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and benzopyrene), and microbial contamination (the total number of bacteria, s…
Identification of microorganisms harmful to human health inhabiting historical surfaces using Maldi TOF mass spectrometry and DNA sequencing and their elimination using ethanol in the mist form
Microbial biodeterioration of historic wood based on classical and omics methods with model studies
Moulds, bacteria and algae responsible for biodeterioration of wood artifacts were identified. • Microbial consortia have higher biodeterioration potential than single cultures. • Dark conditions favoured the growth of microorganisms on the wood. • Light or dark determined the microorganisms metabolism on wood. The aim of this study was to identify microorganisms present in historic wooden objects stored in indoor and outdoor environments in Ital…
Biology (12 works) · Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure (9 works) · Bacteria (8 works) · Chemistry (8 works) · Microbiology (8 works) · Microorganism (7 works) · Food Science (6 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (5 works) · Building materials and conservation (4 works) · Ecology (4 works)