Agnieszka Witecka, Dr

Research area:

Development and characterization of biodegradable metal matrix composites (based on magnesium and ceramic compounds) prepared through powder metallurgy techniques for temporary orthopedical applications.

M. Sc. Thesis: "Experimental study of intrinsic point defect in germanium by quenching experiments" (in English) in 2009 (Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw).

Ph. D. Thesis: "Improvement of biocompatibility of magnesium alloys AZ91 and ZM21 by surface modification” (Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw)

Other informtion:

Center of Advanced Studies (CAS) Warsaw University of Technology, International research fellowship (CAS/37/POKL), 1 month (2015)

NIMS Internship Program Fellowship, National Institute for Materials Science, MANA- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, Tsukuba, Japan, 2 months (2015)

International Joint Graduate School (IJGS) Fellowship under the “Warsaw University of Technology” - NIMS Joint Graduate School Program”, National Institute for Materials Science Tsukuba, MANA- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, Tsukuba, Japan, (2011-2014)

Ghent University, Department of Solid State Sciences, Ghent, Belgium, 1 month (2007), 2 months (2008), 4 months (2008-2009)

Contact:

telephone: (+48) 22 826 12 81 ext.: 418
room: 142
 

Main publications:

 
Article title
Authors
Journal
1. A. Witecka, P. Pietrzyk-Thel, M. Krajewski, K. Sobczak, A. Wolska, A. Jain (2024) Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 985, No.174040, pp.1-15
2. A. Witecka, J. Schmitt, M. Courtien, C. Gerardin, G. Rydzek (2024) Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 365, No.112913, pp.1-13
3. Electrophoretically deposited high molecular weight chitosan/bioactive glass composite coatings on WE43 magnesium alloy A. Witecka, S. Valet, M. Basista, A. R. Boccaccini (2021) Surface and Coatings Technology, 418, 127232
4. Amorphous FexCo1–x Wire-like Nanostructures Manufactured through Surfactant-Free Magnetic-Field-Induced Synthesis  M. Krajewski, Sz-Ch. Liou, W.-A. Chiou, M. Tokarczyk, A. Małolepszy, M. Płocińska, A. Witecka, S. Lewińska, A. Ślawska-Waniewska (2020) Crystal Growth & Design, 20, 3208-3216
5. pH-responsive saloplastics based on weak polyelectrolytes: from molecular processes to material scale properties G. Rydzek, A. Pakdel, A. Witecka, D.N.A. Shri, F. Gaudiere, V. Nicolosi, P. Mokarian-Tabari, P. Shaaf, F. Boulmedias, K. Ariga (2018) Macromolecules, 51(12), 4424-4434
6. A comprehensive analysis of extrusion behavior, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties of 6063 Al–B4C composites produced by semisolid stir casting A. Pakdel, A. Witecka, G. Rydzek, D. Noorfazidah Awang Shri, V. Nicolosi (2018) Materials Science and Engineering: A, 721, 28-37
7. A comprehensive microstructural analysis of Al–WC micro- and nano-composites prepared by spark plasma sintering A. Pakdel, A. Witecka, G. Rydzek, D. Noorfazidah Awang Shri (2017) Materilas and Design, 119, 225-234
8. Influence of biodegradable polymer coatings on corrosion, cytocompatibility and cell functionality of Mg-2.0Zn-0.98Mn magnesium alloy

A. Witecka, A. Yamamoto, J. Idaszek, A. Chlanda, W. Święszkowski (2016)

Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 144, 284-292

9. In vitro degradation of ZM21 magnesium alloy in simulated body fluids A. Witecka, A. Yamamoto, K. Máthis, T. Krajňák, J. Jaroszewicz, W. Święszkowski (2016) Materials Science and Engineering C, 65, 59-69
10. Influence of SaOS-2 cells on corrosion behavior of cast ZM21 magnesium alloy A. Witecka, A. Yamamoto, W. Święszkowski (2014)

European Cells and Materials, 28(suppl. 3), 71

11.
Improvement of cytocompatibility of magnesium alloy ZM21 by surface modification
A. Witecka, A. Yamamoto, W. Święszkowski (2014)

Magnesium Technology 2014, 375-380

12.
A. Witecka, A. Yamamoto, H. Dybiec, W. Święszkowski (2012)
Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 13(6), 064214
13.
PLLA fibers soaked with gentamicin sulfate as a drug delivery system
A. Witecka, E. Choińska, E. Kijeńska, W. Tomaszewski, W.Święszkowski, K.J. Kurzydłowski (2011)
1st InterQuadrennial Conference of ICF in Middle East and Africa, Luxor, 266-271 
14.
J. Vanhellemont, J. Lauwaert, A. Witecka, P. Śpiewak, I. Romandic, P. Clauws (2009)
Physica B: Condensed Matter, 404(23-24), 4529-4532