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Author (up) Piacente, G.; Schweigert, I.V.; Betouras, J.J.; Peeters, F.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Structural properties and melting of a quasi-one dimensional classical Wigner crystal Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun  
  Volume 128 Issue 2-3 Pages 57-61  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract The structural and melting properties of a quasi-one dimensional system of charged particles, interacting through a screened Coulomb potential are investigated. Depending on the density and the screening length, the system crystallizes in different lattice structures. The structural phase transitions between them are of first or second order. The melting of the system is studied through Monte Carlo simulations and reentrant behavior as a function of density is observed as well as evidence of anisotropic melting. (C) 2003 Published by Elsevier Ltd.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000185533100004 Publication Date 2003-08-12  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0038-1098; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited 9 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.554; 2003 IF: 1.602  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102790 Serial 3253  
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Author (up) Piedigrosso, P.; Konya, Z.; Colomer, J.-F.; Fonseca, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B. pdf  url
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  Title Production of differently shaped multi-wall carbon nanotubes using various cobalt supported catalysts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2000 Publication Physical chemistry, chemical physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Chem Chem Phys  
  Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 163-170  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Catalytic synthesis and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of multi-wall carbon nanotubes are presented. Silica, zeolite and alumina supported cobalt catalysts were prepared by different methods (impregnation and ion-adsorption precipitation) and were used to produce nanotubes. The synthesis was carried out in a fixed bed flow reactor and the process was optimized in order to produce carbon nanotubes on a gram scale. The influence of various parameters such as the method of catalyst preparation, the nature of the support, cobalt concentration and reaction conditions on the formation of nanotubes was investigated. The carbon deposits were measured and the quality of nanotubes was determined by low and high resolution TEM. Multi-wall straight and coiled nanotubes were found to be fairly regular with an average inner (outer) diameter of 4-7 nm (8-23 nm) and with lengths up to 0.1 mm.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor  
  Language Wos 000084333800025 Publication Date 2002-07-26  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1463-9076;1463-9084; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.123 Times cited 53 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.123; 2000 IF: 1.653  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102889 Serial 2723  
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Author (up) Pierard, N.; Fonseca, A.; Colomer, J.-F.; Bossuot, C.; Benoit, J.-M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Pirard, J.-P.; Nagy, J.B. pdf  doi
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  Title Ball milling effect on the structure of single-wall carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon  
  Volume 42 Issue 8/9 Pages 1691-1697  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000221948000035 Publication Date 2004-04-09  
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  ISSN 0008-6223; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited 133 Open Access  
  Notes Pai/Iuap P5/01 Approved Most recent IF: 6.337; 2004 IF: 3.331  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54866 Serial 213  
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Author (up) Pierard, N.; Fonseca, A.; Konya, Z.; Willems, I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B. doi  openurl
  Title Production of short carbon nanotubes with open tips by ball milling Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2001 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett  
  Volume 335 Issue Pages 1-8  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000167018700001 Publication Date 2002-10-31  
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  ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 203 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2001 IF: 2.364  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54774 Serial 2725  
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Author (up) Pietanza, L.D.; Guaitella, O.; Aquilanti, V.; Armenise, I.; Bogaerts, A.; Capitelli, M.; Colonna, G.; Guerra, V.; Engeln, R.; Kustova, E.; Lombardi, A.; Palazzetti, F.; Silva, T. pdf  url
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  Title Advances in non-equilibrium $$\hbox {CO}_2$$ plasma kinetics: a theoretical and experimental review Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication European Physical Journal D Abbreviated Journal Eur Phys J D  
  Volume 75 Issue 9 Pages 237  
  Keywords A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;  
  Abstract Numerous applications have required the study of CO2 plasmas since the 1960s, from CO2 lasers to spacecraft heat shields. However, in recent years, intense research activities on the subject have restarted because of environmental problems associated with CO2 emissions. The present review provides a synthesis of the current state of knowledge on the physical chemistry of cold CO2 plasmas. In particular, the different modeling approaches implemented to address specific aspects of CO2 plasmas are presented. Throughout the paper, the importance of conducting joint experimental, theoretical and modeling studies to elucidate the complex couplings at play in CO2 plasmas is emphasized. Therefore, the experimental data that are likely to bring relevant constraints to the different modeling approaches are first reviewed. Second, the calculation of some key elementary processes obtained with semi-empirical, classical and quantum methods is presented. In order to describe the electron kinetics, the latest coherent sets of cross section satisfying the constraints of “electron swarm” analyses are introduced, and the need for self-consistent calculations for determining accurate electron energy distribution function (EEDF) is evidenced. The main findings of the latest zero-dimensional (0D) global models about the complex chemistry of CO2 and its dissociation products in different plasma discharges are then given, and full state-to-state (STS) models of only the vibrational-dissociation kinetics developed for studies of spacecraft shields are described. Finally, two important points for all applications using CO2 containing plasma are discussed: the role of surfaces in contact with the plasma, and the need for 2D/3D models to capture the main features of complex reactor geometries including effects induced by fluid dynamics on the plasma properties. In addition to bringing together the latest advances in the description of CO2 non-equilibrium plasmas, the results presented here also highlight the fundamental data that are still missing and the possible routes that still need to be investigated.  
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  Language Wos 000692394800001 Publication Date 2021-09-01  
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  ISSN 1434-6060 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.288 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Russian Science Foundation, project 19-11-00041 ; Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, grant agreement 813393 grant agreement 813393 ; H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, grant agreement 813393 grant agreement 813393 ; Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, UIDB/50010/2020 and UIDP/50010/2020 UIDB/50010/2020 and UIDP/50010/2020 ; Università degli Studi di Perugia, AMIS project (Dipartimenti di Eccellenza-2018-2022) Dipartimento di Chimica, Biologia e Biotecnologie (Fondo Ricerca di Base 2019 program)) ; agenzia spaziale italiana, ASI N. 2019-3-U.0 ; The work of Kustova is supported by the Russian Science Foundation, project 19-11-00041. The work of Guerra, Bogaerts, Engeln and Guaitella has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie SklodowskaCurie grant agreement No 813393, Guerra and Silva were partially funded by the Portuguese FCT – Fundação para Approved Most recent IF: 1.288  
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:181081 Serial 6809  
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Author (up) Pietra, F.; van Dijk-Moes, R.J.A.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; de Mello Donega, C.; Vanmaekelbergh, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Synthesis of highly luminescent silica-coated CdSe/CdS nanorods Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 25 Issue 17 Pages 3427-3434  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract CdSe(core)/CdS(shell) nanorods (NRs) have been extensively investigated for their unique optical properties, such as high photoluminescence (PL) quantum efficiency (QE) and polarized light emission. The incorporation of these NRs in silica (SiO2) is of high interest, since this renders them processable in polar solvents while increasing their photochemical stability, which would be beneficial for their application in LEDs and as biolabels. We report the synthesis of highly luminescent silica-coated CdSe/CdS NRs, by using the reverse micelle method. The mechanism for the encapsulation of the NRs in silica is unravelled and shown to be strongly influenced by the NR shape and its asymmetry. This is attributed to both the different morphology and the different crystallographic nature of the facets terminating the opposite tips of the NRs. These results lead to the formation of a novel class of NR architectures, whose symmetry can be controlled by tuning the degree of coverage of the silica shell. Interestingly, the encapsulation of the NRs in silica leads to a remarkable increase in their photostability, while preserving their optical properties.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000330097900004 Publication Date 2013-08-13  
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  ISSN 0897-4756;1520-5002; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 46 Open Access  
  Notes 262348 ESMI; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules Approved Most recent IF: 9.466; 2013 IF: 8.535  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:110037 Serial 3456  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S. openurl 
  Title Development of new strategies for electrochemical aptasensing Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 198 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:133790 Serial 7802  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Dardenne, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. url  openurl
  Title Electrochemical sensing of phenicol antibiotics at gold Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication International journal of electrochemical science Abbreviated Journal Int J Electrochem Sc  
  Volume 7 Issue 6 Pages 5000-5011  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Phenicols are an effective and a broad spectrum class of antibiotics which has lost favour due to their side effects on human health. A rapid and sensitive electrochemical detection system is developed for the simultaneous detection of chloramphenicol (CAP), thiamphenicol (TAP) and florfenicol (FF). The electrochemical behaviour of CAP in the presence of its derivatives was investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV). At a gold electrode, CAP gives rise to a sensitive cathodic peak at −0.68V (versus SCE) in a tris buffer solution (pH 7.6). This behavior gives us the opportunity to introduce a method for sensing CAP electrochemically in the presence of its derivatives. Calibration graphs were linear in the 2.5-7.4 μmol L-1 concentration range. Deviations from linearity were observed for higher concentrations and this was interpreted to be due to kinetic limitation caused by the saturation of CAP and its reduction products onto the gold electrode surface. A limit of detection of 1 μmol L-1 was found.  
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  ISSN 1452-3981 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.469 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.469; 2012 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98344 Serial 5595  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; De Wael, K. isbn  openurl
  Title Recent advances in electrochemical biosensors based on fullerene-C60 nano-structured platforms Type H1 Book chapter
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 173-196  
  Keywords H1 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-1-119-24390-8 Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:146374 Serial 5804  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; De Wael, K. url  doi
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  Title Recent advances in electrochemical biosensors based on fullerene-C60 nano-structured platforms Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Biosensors Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 4 Pages 712-735  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Nanotechnology is becoming increasingly important in the field of (bio)sensors. The performance and sensitivity of biosensors is greatly improved with the integration of nanomaterials into their construction. Since its first discovery, fullerene-C60 has been the object of extensive research. Its unique and favorable characteristics of easy chemical modification, conductivity, and electrochemical properties has led to its tremendous use in (bio)sensor applications. This paper provides a concise review of advances in fullerene-C60 research and its use as a nanomaterial for the development of biosensors. We examine the research work reported in the literature on the synthesis, functionalization, approaches to nanostructuring electrodes with fullerene, and outline some of the exciting applications in the field of (bio)sensing.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2015-11-24  
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  ISSN 2079-6374 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129157 Serial 5805  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Dierckx, T.; Blust, R.; Breugelmans, T.; De Wael, K. url  doi
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  Title An electrochemical impedimetric aptasensing platform for sensitive and selective detection of small molecules such as chloramphenicol Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Sensors Abbreviated Journal Sensors-Basel  
  Volume 14 Issue 7 Pages 12059-12069  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)  
  Abstract We report on the aptadetection of chloramphenicol (CAP) using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The detection principle is based on the changes of the interfacial properties of the electrode after the interaction of the ssDNA aptamers with the target molecules. The electrode surface is partially blocked due to the formation of the aptamer-CAP complex, resulting in an increase of the interfacial electron-transfer resistance of the redox probe detected by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy or cyclic voltammetry. We observed that the ratio of polarization resistance had a linear relationship with the concentrations of CAP in the range of 1.76127 nM, and a detection limit of 1.76 nM was obtained. The covalent binding of CAP-aptamer on the electrode surface combined with the unique properties of aptamers and impedimetric transduction leads to the development of a stable and sensitive electrochemical aptasensor for CAP.  
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  Language Wos 000340035700041 Publication Date 2014-07-07  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1424-8220 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.677 Times cited 34 Open Access  
  Notes ; We are thankful to UA-DOCPRO and UA-BOFACA for financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.677; 2014 IF: 2.245  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:117845 Serial 5592  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Gielkens, K.; Trashin, S.A.; Dardenne, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. url  doi
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  Title (Electro)sensing of phenicol antibiotics : a review Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Critical reviews in food science and nutrition Abbreviated Journal Crit Rev Food Sci  
  Volume 56 Issue 14 Pages 2416-2429  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The presence of residues from frequent antibiotic use in animal feed can cause serious health risks by contaminating products for human consumption such as meat and milk. The present article gives an overview of the electrochemical methods developed for the detection of phenicol antibiotic residues (chloramphenicol, thiamphenicol, and florfenicol) in different kinds of foodstuffs. Electrochemical sensors based on different biomolecules and nanomaterials are described. The detection limit of various developed methods with their advantages and disadvantage will be highlighted.  
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  Language Wos 000382757200015 Publication Date 2015-04-02  
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  ISSN 1040-8398 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.077 Times cited 13 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors are highly thankful for the University of Antwerp Grants (DOCPRO/ IWS). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.077  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:125663 Serial 5585  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Jambrec, D.; Gebala, M.; Schuhmann, W.; De Wael, K. doi  openurl
  Title Intercalation of proflavine in ssDNA aptamers : effect on binding of the specific target chloramphenicol Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Electroanalysis Abbreviated Journal Electroanal  
  Volume 27 Issue 8 Pages 1836-1841  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The structural modification of ssDNA-based aptamers upon specific binding of its target molecule leads to changes of the charge-transfer resistance (Rct) of a negatively-charged free-diffusing redox probe. The aptamer adopts a structure due to self-hybridization which is stabilized using profalvine as intercalator. The pre-organized aptamer structure is used to detect chloramphenicol (CAP) requiring a substantial change of the aptamer structure indicated by a CAP concentration dependent increase in the Rct values. Pre-incubation of the aptamer-modified electrode with an intercalator allows for the modulation of the aptamer/target interaction and hence for a modulation of the CAP-dependent variation of the Rct values.  
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  Language Wos 000359737500006 Publication Date 2015-06-12  
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  ISSN 1040-0397 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.851 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes ; D. J., M. G., W. S. are grateful for financial support to the Deutsch-Israelische Projektkooperation (DIP) in the framework of the project “Nanoengineered optoelectronics with biomaterials and bioinspired assemblies” funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. S. P. and K. D. W. are thankful to UA for DOCPRO financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.851; 2015 IF: 2.138  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:126494 Serial 5666  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Mehta, J.; Dardenne, F.; Robbens, J.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. doi  openurl
  Title Aptasensing of chloramphenicol in the presence of its analogues : reaching the maximum residue limit Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem  
  Volume 84 Issue 15 Pages 6753-6758  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A novel label-free folding induced aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor for the detection of chloramphenicol (CAP) in the presence of its analogues has been developed. CAP is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which has lost its favor due to its serious adverse toxic effects on human health. Aptamers are artificial nucleic acid ligands (ssDNA or RNA) able to specifically recognize a target such as CAP. In this article, the aptamers are fixed onto a gold electrode surface by a self-assembly approach. In the presence of CAP, the unfolded ssDNA on the electrode surface changes to a hairpin structure bringing the target molecules close to the surface and trigger electron transfer. Detection limits were determined to be 1.6×10-9 mol L-1. In addition, thiamphenicol (TAP) and florfenicol (FF), antibiotics with a similar structure to CAP, did not influence the performance of the aptasensor, suggesting a good selectivity of the CAP-aptasensor. Simplicity and lower detection limit (because of the home-selected aptamers) make that the electrochemical aptasensor is suitable for practical use in the detection of CAP in milk samples.  
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  Language Wos 000307159200069 Publication Date 2012-06-20  
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  ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.32 Times cited 68 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 2012 IF: 5.695  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:98816 Serial 5477  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Rather, J.A.; Dardenne, F.; Robbens, J.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Carbon nanotubes based electrochemical aptasensing platform for the detection of hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyl in human blood serum Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Biosensors and bioelectronics Abbreviated Journal Biosens Bioelectron  
  Volume 54 Issue Pages 78-84  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A novel strategy to sense target molecules in human blood serum is achieved by immobilizing aptamers (APTs) on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) modified electrodes. In this work, the aminated aptamer selected for hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyl (OHPCB) was covalently immobilized on the surface of the MWCNTCOOH modified glassy carbon electrode through amide linkage. The aptamers function as recognition probes for OHPCB by the binding induced folding of the aptamer. The developed aptasensing device was characterized by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The aptasensor displayed excellent performance for OHPCB detection with a linear range from 0.16 to 7.5 μM. The sensitivity of the developed aptasensing platform is improved (1×10−8 M) compared to the published report (1×10−6 M) for the determination of OH-PCB (Turner et al., 2007). The better performance of the sensor is due to the unique platform, i.e. the presence of APTs onto electrodes and the combination with nanomaterials. The aptamer density on the electrode surface was estimated by chronocoulometry and was found to be 1.4×1013 molecules cm−2. The validity of the method and applicability of the aptasensor was successfully evaluated by the detection of OHPCB in a blood serum sample. The described approach for aptasensing opens up new perspectives in the field of biomonitoring providing a device with acceptable stability, high sensitivity, good accuracy and precision.  
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  Language Wos 000333071500012 Publication Date 2013-11-01  
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  ISSN 0956-5663 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.78 Times cited 40 Open Access  
  Notes ; We are thankful to UA-DOCPRO and BELSPO for financial support (respectively S. Pilehvar and J. Ahmad Rather). We also thank Prof. A. Covaci (UA) for the kind gift of human blood serum samples. Special thanks to Prof. L Van Vaeck and Y. Vercammen (UA) for AFM imaging and Prof. V. Meynen and M. Kus (LADCA, UA) for performing IR measurements. ; Approved Most recent IF: 7.78; 2014 IF: 6.409  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111262 Serial 5495  
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Author (up) Pilehvar, S.; Reinemann, C.; Bottari, F.; Vanderleyden, E.; Van Vlierberghe, S.; Blust, R.; Strehlitz, B.; De Wael, K. pdf  url
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  Title A joint action of aptamers and gold nanoparticles chemically trapped on a glassy carbon support for the electrochemical sensing of ofloxacin Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem  
  Volume 240 Issue Pages 1024-1035  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A joint action of ssDNA aptamers and electrochemistry is a key element in developing successful biosensing platforms, since aptamers are capable of binding various targets with high specificity, and electrochemistry is one of the most sensitive techniques for on-site detections. A continuous search for improved immobilization and sensing strategies of aptamers on transducer surfaces resulted in the strategy presented in this article. The strategy is based on the covalent attachment of gold nanoparticles on the surface of glassy carbon electrodes through sulfhydryl-terminated monolayer, acting as a glue to connect AuNPs on the electrode. The covalently attached gold nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrodes have been applied for the efficient immobilization of thiolated ssDNA probes, with a surface coverage of about 8.54 × 1013 molecules cm−2 which was 7-fold higher than that on the electrochemically deposited gold nanoparticles. Consequently, improved sensitivity, good reproducibility and stability are achieved for electrochemical aptasensor. Combined with the high affinity and specificity of an aptamer, a simple, novel, rapid, sensitive and label-free electrochemical aptasensor was successfully fabricated for ofloxacin (OFL) detection. The linear dynamic range of the sensor varies between 5 × 10−8 to 2 × 10−5 M OFL with a detection limit of 1 × 10−9 M OFL. A potential application in environmental monitoring was demonstrated by using this sensing strategy for the determination of OFL in (experimentally spiked) real samples such as tap water and effluent of sewage treatment plant. The proposed nanoaptasensor combines the advantages of the covalent attachment of neatly arranged AuNPs (enlarged active surface area and strengthened electrochemical signal) and the elimination of labels for the amplified detection of OFL, with the covalent attachment of highly specific aptamers to the surface of the modified electrode.  
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  Language Wos 000390622300123 Publication Date 2016-09-16  
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  ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.401 Times cited 21 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was financially supported by the University of Antwerp (BOF), The Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and The Hercules Foundation. S. P. is thankful to UA for DOCPRO financial support. C.R. and B.S. acknowledge funding by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under contract no. 03X0094B. ; Approved Most recent IF: 5.401  
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Author (up) Pimenta, V.; Sathiya, M.; Batuk, D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Giaume, D.; Cassaignon, S.; Larcher, D.; Tarascon, J.-M. pdf  doi
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  Title Synthesis of Li-Rich NMC : a comprehensive study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemistry of materials Abbreviated Journal Chem Mater  
  Volume 29 Issue 23 Pages 9923-9936  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Li-rich NMC are considered nowadays as one of the most promising candidates for high energy density cathodes. One significant challenge is nested in adjusting their synthesis conditions to reach optimum electrochemical performance, but no consensus has been reached yet on the ideal synthesis protocol. Herein, we revisited the elaboration of Li-rich NMC electrodes by focusing on the science involved through each synthesis steps using carbonate Ni0.1625Mn0.675Co0.1625CO3 precursor coprecipitation combined with solid state synthesis. We demonstrated the effect of precursors concentration on the kinetics of the precipitation reaction and provided clues to obtain spherically agglomerated NMC carbonates of different sizes. Moreover, we highlighted the strong impact of the Li2CO3/NMC carbonate ratio on the morphology and particles size of Li-rich NMC and subsequently on their electrochemical performance. Ratio of 1.35 was found to reproducibly give the best performance with namely a first discharge capacity of 269 mAh g(-1) and capacity retention of 89.6% after 100 cycles. We hope that our results, which reveal how particle size, morphology, and phase composition affect the materials electrochemical performance, will help in reconciling literature data while providing valuable fundamental information for up scaling approaches.'));  
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  Publisher American Chemical Society Place of Publication Washington, D.C Editor  
  Language Wos 000418206600010 Publication Date 2017-11-08  
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  ISSN 0897-4756 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.466 Times cited 23 Open Access Not_Open_Access  
  Notes ; The authors acknowledge the French Research Network on Electrochemical Energy Storage (RS2E). V.P and J.-M.T. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC Grant-Project 670116-ARPEMA. The authors are thankful to Dr. G. Rousse for the help on Rietveld refinements. ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.466  
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Author (up) Piña, J.C.; de Souza Silva, C.C.; Milošević, M.V. pdf  doi
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  Title Optimizing mesoscopic two-band superconductors for observation of fractional vortex states Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C  
  Volume 503 Issue Pages 48-51  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Using the two-component Ginzburg-Landau model, we investigate the effect of sample size and magnitude and homogeneity of external magnetic field on the stability of fractional vortex states in a mesoscopic two-band superconducting disk. We found that each fractional state has a preferable sample size, for which the range of applied field in which the state is stable is pronouncedly large. Vice versa, there exists an optimal magnitude of applied field for which a large range of possible sample radii will support the considered fractional state. Finally, we show that the stability of fractional states can be enhanced even further by magnetic nanostructuring of the sample, i.e. by suitably chosen geometrical parameters and magnetic moment of a ferromagnetic dot placed on top of the superconducting disk. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000340070600010 Publication Date 2014-05-02  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Brazilian science agencies CNPq and FACEPE, Grant APQ-2017-1.05/12. MVM acknowledges support from the CAPES-PVE program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2014 IF: 0.942  
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Author (up) Pina, J.C.; de Souza Silva, C.C.; Milošević, M.V. url  doi
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  Title Stability of fractional vortex states in a two-band mesoscopic superconductor Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 86 Issue 2 Pages 024512  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We investigate the stability of noncomposite fractional vortex states in a mesoscopic two-band superconductor within the two-component Ginzburg-Landau model. Our analysis explicitly takes into account the relationship between the model parameters and microscopic material parameters, such as partial density of states, Fermi velocities and elements of the electron-phonon coupling matrix. We have found that states with different phase winding number in each band (L-1 not equal L-2) and fractional flux can exist in many different configurations, including rather unconventional ones where the dominating band carries larger winding number and states where vertical bar L-1 – L-2 vertical bar > 1. We present a detailed analysis of the stability of the observed vortex structures with respect to changing the microscopic parameters, showing that, in the weak coupling case, fractional vortex states can be assessed in essentially the whole range of temperatures and applied magnetic fields in which both bands are active. Finally, we propose an efficient way of increasing the range of parameters for which these fractional vortex states can be stabilized. In particular, our proposal allows for observation of fractional vortex structures in materials with stronger coupling, where those states are forbidden at a homogeneous field. This is accomplished with the help of the stray fields of a suitably prepared magnetic dot placed nearby the superconducting disk.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000306309600006 Publication Date 2012-07-14  
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  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 38 Open Access  
  Notes ; We thank Eric B. Claude, Miguel A. Zorro, and Rogerio M. da Silva for assistance in the development of the numerical code used in our simulations. This work was supported by the Brazilian science agencies CNPq and FACEPE, by the FACEPE/CNPq-PRONEX program, under Grant No. APQ-0589-1.05/08, and by CNPq-FWO Brazil-Flanders co-operation program. M.V.M. acknowledges support from the CAPES-PVE program. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2012 IF: 3.767  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100766 Serial 3126  
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Author (up) Piñera Hernández, I. openurl 
  Title Simulation of atom displacements induced by photons and electrons in solids Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 137 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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Author (up) Piñera, I.; Abreu, Y.; van Espen, P.; Diaz, A.; Leyva, A.; Cruz, C.M. openurl 
  Title Radiation damage evaluation on LYSO and LuYAP materials through Dpa calculation assisted by Monte Carlo method Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2011 Publication IEEE conference record T2 – IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium/Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC)/18th, International Workshop on Room-Temperature Semiconductor X-Ray and, Gamma-Ray Detectors, OCT 23-29, 2011, Valencia, SPAIN Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1609-1611  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The aim of the present work is to study the radiation damage induced in LYSO and LuYAP crystals by the gamma radiation and the secondary electrons/positrons generated. The displacements per atom (dpa) distributions inside each material were calculated following the Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM) introduced by the authors. As gamma sources were used Sc-44, Na-22 and V-48. Also the energy of gammas from the annihilation processes (511 keV) was included in the study. This procedure allowed studying the in-depth dpa distributions inside each crystal for all four sources. It was also possible to obtain the separate contribution from each atom to the total dpa. The LYSO crystals were found to receive more damage, mainly provoked by the displacements of silicon and oxygen atoms.  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113072 Serial 8447  
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Author (up) Pinera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; Abreu, Y.; Leyva, A.; van Espen, P.; Diaz, A.; Cabal, A.E.; Van Remortel, N. pdf  doi
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  Title Gamma induced atom displacements in LYSO and LuYAP crystals as used in medical imaging applications Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Interactions With Materials And Atoms Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 356 Issue Pages 46-52  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Particle Physics Group; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The radiation damage, in terms of atom displacements, induced by gamma irradiation in LYSO and LuYAP crystals is presented. Sc-44, Na-22 and V-48 are used as gamma sources for this study. The energy of gammas from the electron positron annihilation processes (511 keV) is also included in the study. The atom displacements distributions inside each material are calculated following the Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method introduced by the authors. This procedure also allows to study the atom displacements in-depth distributions inside each crystal. The atom displacements damage in LYSO crystals is found to be higher than in LuYAP crystals, mainly provoked by the displacements of silicon and oxygen atoms. But the difference between atom displacements produced in LYSO and LuYAP decreases when more energetic sources are used. On the other hand, the correlation between the atom displacements and energy deposition in-depth distributions is excellent. The atom displacements to energy deposition ratio is found to increases with more energetic photon sources. LYSO crystals are then more liable to the atom displacements damage than LuYAP crystals. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000356990400008 Publication Date 2015-05-14  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:127012 Serial 7987  
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Author (up) Pinera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; Leyva, A.; Abreu, Y.; Cabal, A.E.; van Espen, P.; Van Remortel, N. doi  openurl
  Title Improved calculation of displacements per atom cross section in solids by gamma and electron irradiation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Interactions With Materials And Atoms Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 339 Issue Pages 1-7  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Particle Physics Group; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Several authors had estimated the displacements per atom cross sections under different approximations and models, including most of the main gamma- and electron-material interaction processes. These previous works used numerical approximation formulas which are applicable for limited energy ranges. We proposed the Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM), which relates the established theories about atom displacements to the electron and positron secondary fluence distributions calculated from the Monte Carlo simulation. In this study the MCCM procedure is adapted in order to estimate the displacements per atom cross sections for gamma and electron irradiation. The results obtained through this procedure are compared with previous theoretical calculations. An improvement in about 10-90% for the gamma irradiation induced dpa cross section is observed in our results on regard to the previous evaluations for the studied incident energies. On the other hand, the dpa cross section values produced by irradiation with electrons are improved by our calculations in about 5-50% when compared with the theoretical approximations. When thin samples are irradiated with electrons, more precise results are obtained through the MCCM (in about 20-70%) with respect to the previous studies. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000343785500001 Publication Date 2014-09-15  
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  ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:121161 Serial 8069  
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Author (up) Piñera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; van Espen, P.; Abreu, Y.; Leyva, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Study of dpa distributions in electron irradiated YBCO slabs through MCCM algorithm Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 274 Issue Pages 191-194  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM) consists on a calculation procedure for determining the displacements per atom (dpa) distribution in solid materials. This algorithm allows studying the gamma and electron irradiation damage in different materials. It is based on the electrons elastic scattering classic theories and the use of Monte Carlo simulation for the physical processes involved. The present study deals with the Monte Carlo simulation of electron irradiation effects on YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) slabs using the MCNPX code system. Displacements per atom distributions are obtained through the MCCM for electron irradiation up to 10 MeV. In-depth dpa profiles for electrons and positrons are obtained and analysed. Also, dpa contributions from each atomic specie in the material are calculated. It was found that the dpa distribution is more homogeneous in the material volume when increasing energy of incident electrons. Also, the dpa produced by positrons has no relevance when irradiating with electrons, in contrast with previous similar gamma irradiation studies. All the results are presented and discussed in this contribution. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000301611900031 Publication Date 2011-12-05  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:97819 Serial 8595  
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Author (up) Pinheiro, C.B.; Abakumov, A.M. url  doi
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  Title Superspace crystallography : a key to the chemistry and properties Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication IUCrJ Abbreviated Journal Iucrj  
  Volume 2 Issue 2 Pages 137-154  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract An overview is given of the recent advances in the field of modulated molecular and inorganic crystals with an emphasis on the links between incommensurability, intermolecular and interatomic interactions and, wherever possible, the properties of the materials. The importance of detailed knowledge on the modulated structure for understanding the crystal chemistry and the functional properties of modulated phases is shown using selected examples of incommensurate modulations in organic molecular compounds and inorganic complex oxides.  
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  Publisher Int union crystallography Place of Publication Chester Editor  
  Language Wos 000356865900016 Publication Date 2014-12-17  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2052-2525; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.793 Times cited 15 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.793; 2015 IF: NA  
  Call Number c:irua:127058 Serial 3382  
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Author (up) Pinto, N.; McNaughton, B.; Minicucci, M.; Milošević, M.V.; Perali, A. url  doi
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  Title Electronic transport mechanisms correlated to structural properties of a reduced graphene oxide sponge Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Nanomaterials Abbreviated Journal Nanomaterials-Basel  
  Volume 11 Issue 10 Pages 2503  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract We report morpho-structural properties and charge conduction mechanisms of a foamy “graphene sponge ”, having a density as low as & AP;0.07 kg/m3 and a carbon to oxygen ratio C:O & SIME; 13:1. The spongy texture analysed by scanning electron microscopy is made of irregularly-shaped millimetres-sized small flakes, containing small crystallites with a typical size of & SIME;16.3 nm. A defect density as high as & SIME;2.6 x 1011 cm-2 has been estimated by the Raman intensity of D and G peaks, dominating the spectrum from room temperature down to & SIME;153 K. Despite the high C:O ratio, the graphene sponge exhibits an insulating electrical behavior, with a raise of the resistance value at & SIME;6 K up to 5 orders of magnitude with respect to the room temperature value. A variable range hopping (VRH) conduction, with a strong 2D character, dominates the charge carriers transport, from 300 K down to 20 K. At T < 20 K, graphene sponge resistance tends to saturate, suggesting a temperature-independent quantum tunnelling. The 2D-VRH conduction originates from structural disorder and is consistent with hopping of charge carriers between sp2 defects in the plane, where sp3 clusters related to oxygen functional groups act as potential barriers.</p>  
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  Language Wos 000713174500001 Publication Date 2021-09-28  
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  ISSN 2079-4991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 3.553 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.553  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:184050 Serial 6988  
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Author (up) Pinto, N.; Rezvani, S.J.; Perali, A.; Flammia, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Fretto, M.; Cassiago, C.; De Leo, N. doi  openurl
  Title Dimensional crossover and incipient quantum size effects in superconducting niobium nanofilms Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep-Uk  
  Volume 8 Issue 8 Pages 4710  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Superconducting and normal state properties of Niobium nanofilms have been systematically investigated as a function of film thickness, on different substrates. The width of the superconductingto- normal transition for all films is remarkably narrow, confirming their high quality. The superconducting critical current density exhibits a pronounced maximum for thickness around 25 nm, marking the 3D-to-2D crossover. The magnetic penetration depth shows a sizeable enhancement for the thinnest films. Additional amplification effects of the superconducting properties have been obtained with sapphire substrates or squeezing the lateral size of the nanofilms. For thickness close to 20 nm we measured a doubled perpendicular critical magnetic field compared to its large thickness value, indicating shortening of the correlation length and the formation of small Cooper pairs. Our data analysis indicates an exciting interplay between quantum-size and proximity effects together with strong-coupling effects and the importance of disorder in the thinnest films, placing these nanofilms close to the BCS-BEC crossover regime.  
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  Publisher Nature Publishing Group Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000427588300011 Publication Date 2018-03-12  
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  ISSN 2045-2322 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.259 Times cited 37 Open Access  
  Notes ; We thank Antonio Bianconi, Mauro Doria and Vincenzo Lacquaniti for useful discussions. We acknowledge the collaboration with Federica Celegato for AFM analysis and Sara Quercetti for the electrical properties characterization. A. P. and N. P. acknowledge financial support from University of Camerino FAR project CESEMN. We also acknowledge the collaboration within the MultiSuper International Network (http://www.multisuper.org) for exchange of ideas and suggestions. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.259  
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Author (up) Pintucci, C.; Carballa, M.; Varga, S.; Sarli, J.; Peng, L.; Bousek, J.; Pedizzi, C.; Ruscalleda, M.; Tarragó, E.; Prat, D.; Colica, G.; Picavet, M.; Colsen, J.; Benito, O.; Balaguer, M.; Puig, S.; Lema, J.M.; Colprim, J.; Fuchs, W.; Vlaeminck, S.E. url  doi
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  Title The ManureEcoMine pilot installation : advanced integration of technologies for the management of organics and nutrients in livestock waste Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Water science and technology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 75 Issue 6 Pages 1281-1293  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Manure represents an exquisite mining opportunity for nutrient recovery (nitrogen and phosphorus), and for their reuse as renewable fertilisers. The ManureEcoMine proposes an integrated approach of technologies, operated in a pilot-scale installation treating swine manure (83.7%) and Ecofrit® (16.3%), a mix of vegetable residues. Thermophilic anaerobic digestion was performed for 150 days, the final organic loading rate was 4.6 kgCOD m−3 d−1, with a CH4 production of 1.4 Nm3 m−3 d−1. The digester was coupled to an ammonia side-stream stripping column and a scrubbing unit for free ammonia inhibition reduction in the digester and nitrogen recovery as ammonium sulphate. The stripped digestate was recirculated daily in the digester for 15 days (68% of the digester volume), increasing the gas production rate by 27%. Following a decanter centrifuge, the digestate liquid fraction was treated with an ultrafiltration membrane. The filtrate was fed into a struvite reactor, with a phosphorus recovery efficiency of 83% (as orthophosphate). Acidification of digestate could increment the soluble orthophosphate concentration up to 4 times, enhancing phosphorus enrichment in the liquid fraction and its recovery via struvite. A synergistic combination of manure processing steps was demonstrated to be technologically feasible to upgrade livestock waste into refined, concentrated fertilisers.  
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  Language Wos 000397590800003 Publication Date 2016-12-10  
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  ISSN 0273-1223; 1996-9732 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:139911 Serial 8200  
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Author (up) Pintucci, C.; Peng, L.; Prat, D.; Colica, G.; Merijn, P.; Colsen, J.; Varga, S.; Sarli, J.; Benito, O.; Vlaeminck, S.E. openurl 
  Title The ManureEcoMine Pilot Plant : towards advanced nutrient management in livestock waste treatment Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 13 p. T2 - WEF/IWA Nutrient Removal and Recovery C  
  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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Author (up) Piorra, A.; Hrkac, V.; Wolff, N.; Zamponi, C.; Duppel, V.; Hadermann, J.; Kienle, L.; Quandt, E. pdf  url
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  Title (Ba0.85Ca0.15)(Ti0.9Zr0.1)O3 thin films prepared by PLD : relaxor properties and complex microstructure Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Journal of applied physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 125 Issue 24 Pages 244103  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Ferroelectric lead-free thin films of the composition (Ba0.85Ca0.15)(Ti0.9Zr0.1)O-3 (BCZT) were deposited by pulsed laser deposition on Pt/TiO2/SiO2/Si substrates using a ceramic BCZT target prepared by a conventional solid state reaction. The target material itself shows a piezoelectric coefficient of d(33)=640pm/V. The (111) textured thin films possess a thickness of up to 1.1 mu m and exhibit a clamped piezoelectric response f of up to 190pm/V, a dielectric coefficient of (r)=2000 at room temperature, and a pronounced relaxor behavior. As indicated by transmission electron microscopy, the thin films are composed of longitudinal micrometersized columns with similar to 100nm lateral dimension that are separated at twin- and antiphase boundaries. The superposition phenomena according to this columnar growth were simulated based on suitable supercells. The major structural component is described as a tetragonal distorted variant of the perovskite parent type; however, frequently coherently intergrown nanodomains were observed indicating a much more complex structure that is characterized by a 7-layer modulation along the growth direction of the films.  
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  Language Wos 000474439600002 Publication Date 2019-06-25  
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  ISSN 0021-8979; 1089-7550 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors want to thank Dr. Martina Luysberg and Dr. Lothar Houben from the Ernst Ruska Centre in Julich for discussion and CS-corrected microscopy. Funding of this work via the DFG (No. CRC1261) “Magnetoelectric Sensors: From Composite Materials to Biomagnetic Diagnostics” and the PAK902 is gratefully acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.068  
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