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	Author	González-García, A.; López-Pérez, W.; González-Hernández, R.; Bacaksiz, C.; Šabani, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
	Title	Transition-metal adatoms on 2D-GaAs: a route to chiral magnetic 2D materials by design			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter	Abbreviated Journal	J Phys-Condens Mat
	Volume	33	Issue	14	Pages	145803
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	Using relativistic density-functional calculations, we examine the magneto-crystalline anisotropy and exchange properties of transition-metal atoms adsorbed on 2D-GaAs. We show that single Mn and Mo atom (Co and Os) strongly bind on 2D-GaAs, and induce local out-of-plane (in-plane) magnetic anisotropy. When a pair of TM atoms is adsorbed on 2D-GaAs in a close range from each other, magnetisation properties change (become tunable) with respect to concentrations and ordering of the adatoms. In all cases, we reveal presence of strong Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction. These results indicate novel pathways towards two-dimensional chiral magnetic materials by design, tailored for desired applications in magneto-electronics.
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	Language		Wos	000626453600001	Publication Date	2021-04-07
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0953-8984	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	2.649	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.649
	Call Number	CMT @ cmt @c:irua:177483			Serial	6755
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	Author	Akgenc, B.; Sarikurt, S.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Ersan, F.
	Title	Aluminum and lithium sulfur batteries : a review of recent progress and future directions			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter	Abbreviated Journal	J Phys-Condens Mat
	Volume	33	Issue	25	Pages	253002
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	Advanced materials with various micro-/nanostructures have attracted plenty of attention for decades in energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries (ion- or sulfur based batteries) and supercapacitors. To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries, it is uttermost important to develop advanced electrode materials. Moreover, the cathode material is also important that it restricts the efficiency and practical application of aluminum-ion batteries. Among the potential cathode materials, sulfur has become an important candidate material for aluminum-ion batteries cause of its considerable specific capacity. Two-dimensional materials are currently potential candidates as electrodes from lab-scale experiments to possible pragmatic theoretical studies. In this review, the fundamental principles, historical progress, latest developments, and major problems in Li-S and Al-S batteries are reviewed. Finally, future directions in terms of the experimental and theoretical applications have prospected.
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	Language		Wos	000655281200001	Publication Date	2021-04-22
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0953-8984	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.649	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.649
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:179034			Serial	6971
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	Author	Sabzalipour, A.; Mir, M.; Zarenia, M.; Partoens, B.
	Title	Charge transport in magnetic topological ultra-thin films : the effect of structural inversion asymmetry			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter	Abbreviated Journal	J Phys-Condens Mat
	Volume	33	Issue	32	Pages	325702
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	We study the effect of structural inversion asymmetry, induced by the presence of substrates or by external electric fields, on charge transport in magnetic topological ultra-thin films. We consider general orientations of the magnetic impurities. Our results are based on the Boltzmann formalism along with a modified relaxation time scheme. We show that the structural inversion asymmetry enhances the charge transport anisotropy induced by the magnetic impurities and when only one conduction subband contributes to the charge transport a dissipationless charge current is accessible. We demonstrate how a substrate or gate voltage can control the effect of the magnetic impurities on the charge transport, and how this depends on the orientation of the magnetic impurities.
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	Language		Wos	000666698000001	Publication Date	2021-05-28
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	ISSN	0953-8984	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.649	Times cited	1	Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.649
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:179647			Serial	6974
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	Author	Kocabas, T.; Cakir, D.; Sevik, C.
	Title	First-principles discovery of stable two-dimensional materials with high-level piezoelectric response			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter	Abbreviated Journal	J Phys-Condens Mat
	Volume	33	Issue	11	Pages	115705
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	The rational design of two-dimensional (2D) piezoelectric materials has recently garnered great interest due to their increasing use in technological applications, including sensor technology, actuating devices, energy harvesting, and medical applications. Several materials possessing high piezoelectric response have been reported so far, but a high-throughput first-principles approach to estimate the piezoelectric potential of layered materials has not been performed yet. In this study, we systematically investigated the piezoelectric (e(11), d(11)) and elastic (C-11 and C-12) properties of 128 thermodynamically stable 2D semiconductor materials by employing first-principle methods. Our high-throughput approach demonstrates that the materials containing Group-V elements produce significantly high piezoelectric strain constants, d(11) > 40 pm V-1, and 49 of the materials considered have the e(11) coefficient higher than MoS2 insomuch as BrSSb has one of the largest d(11) with a value of 373.0 pm V-1. Moreover, we established a simple empirical model in order to estimate the d(11) coefficients by utilizing the relative ionic motion in the unit cell and the polarizability of the individual elements in the compounds.
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	Language		Wos	000605852800001	Publication Date	2020-12-15
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0953-8984	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.649	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.649
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:193761			Serial	7971
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	Author	Bulut, P.; Beceren, B.; Yildirim, S.; Sevik, C.; Gurel, T.
	Title	Promising room temperature thermoelectric conversion efficiency of zinc-blende AgI from first principles			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter	Abbreviated Journal	J Phys-Condens Mat
	Volume	33	Issue	1	Pages	015501
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	The theoretical investigation on structural, vibrational, and electronic properties of zinc-blende (ZB) AgI were carried out employing first principles density functional theory calculations. Thermoelectric properties then were predicted through semi-classical Boltzmann transport equations within the constant relaxation time approximation. Equilibrium lattice parameter, bulk modulus, elastic constants, and vibrational properties were calculated by using generalized gradient approximation. Calculated properties are in good agreement with available experimental values. Electronic and thermoelectric properties were investigated both with and without considering spin-orbit coupling (SOC) effect which is found to have a strong influence on p-type Seebeck coefficient as well as the power factor of the ZB-AgI. By inclusion of SOC, a reduction of the band-gap and p-type Seebeck coefficients as well as the power factor was found which is the indication of that spin-orbit interaction cannot be ignored for p-type thermoelectric properties of the ZB-AgI. By using deformation potential theory for electronic relaxation time and experimentally predicted lattice thermal conductivity, we obtained aZTvalue 1.69 (0.89) at 400 K for n-type (p-type) carrier concentration of 1.5 x 10(18)(4.6 x10(19)) cm(-3)that makes ZB-AgI as a promising room temperature thermoelectric material.
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	Language		Wos	000577217600001	Publication Date	2020-09-14
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0953-8984	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	2.649	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.649
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:193762			Serial	8425
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	Author	Kleinhans, K.; Hallemans, M.; Huysveld, S.; Thomassen, G.; Ragaert, K.; Van Geem, K.M.; Roosen, M.; Mys, N.; Dewulf, J.; De Meester, S.
	Title	Development and application of a predictive modelling approach for household packaging waste flows in sorting facilities			Type	A1 Journal Article
	Year	2021	Publication	Waste Management	Abbreviated Journal	Waste Management
	Volume	120	Issue		Pages	290-302
	Keywords	A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ;
	Abstract	Household packaging waste sorting facilities consist of complex networks of processes to separate diverse waste streams. These facilities are a key first step to re-enter materials into the recycling chain. However, so far there are no general methods to predict the performance of such sorting facilities, i.e. how efficiently the heterogeneous packaging waste is sorted into fractions with value for further recycling. In this paper, a model of the material flow in a sorting facility is presented, which allows changing the incoming waste composition, split factors on the sorting units as well as the setup of the sorting facility. The performance of the sorting facility is judged based on the purity of the output material (grade) and the recovery of the input material. A validation of the model was performed via a case study on Belgian post-consumer packaging waste with a selection of typical waste items that can be found in this stream. Moreover, the model was used to predict the possible sorting qualities of future Belgian postconsumer packaging waste after an extension of the allowed waste packaging items in the waste stream. Finally, a sensitivity analysis was performed on the split factors, which are a key data source in the model. Overall, the developed model is flexible and able to predict the performance of packaging waste sorting facilities as well as support waste management and design for recycling decisions, including future design of packaging, to ensure proper sorting and separation.
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	Language		Wos		Publication Date	2020-12-16
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	ISSN	0956053X	ISBN		Additional Links
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	Notes	We would like to thank Indaver (https://www.indaver.com/been/home/), especially Erik Huybrechts, Eric Goddaert, Eline Meyvis and Erik Moerman, for their great support on this research. Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge the help of Colruyt (https://www.colruyt.be/) and CEFLEX (https://ceflex.eu/) for the pre-studies for this research. Moreover, we would like to show our appreciation for the financial support by the Catalisti-ICON project (HBC.2018.0262) MATTER (Mechanical and Thermochemical Recycling of mixed plastic waste) funded by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). We also thank the Interreg 2 Seas program PlastiCity that is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under subsidy contract No. 2S05-021 and the province of East-Flanders for funding this research.			Approved	Most recent IF: NA
	Call Number	ENM @ enm @			Serial	6667
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	Author	Bafekry, A.; Shahrokhi, M.; Shafique, A.; Jappor, H.R.; Shojaei, F.; Feghhi, S.A.H.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Gogova, D.
	Title	Two-dimensional carbon nitride C₆N nanosheet with egg-comb-like structure and electronic properties of a semimetal			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Nanotechnology	Abbreviated Journal	Nanotechnology
	Volume	32	Issue	21	Pages	215702
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	In this study, the structural, electronic and optical properties of theoretically predicted C6N monolayer structure are investigated by means of Density Functional Theory-based First-Principles Calculations. Phonon band dispersion calculations and molecular dynamics simulations reveal the dynamical and thermal stability of the C6N single-layer structure. We found out that the C6N monolayer has large negative in-plane Poisson's ratios along both X and Y direction and the both values are almost four times that of the famous-pentagraphene. The electronic structure shows that C6N monolayer is a semi-metal and has a Dirac-point in the BZ. The optical analysis using the random phase approximation method constructed over HSE06 illustrates that the first peak of absorption coefficient of the C6N monolayer along all polarizations is located in the IR range of spectrum, while the second absorption peak occurs in the visible range, which suggests its potential applications in optical and electronic devices. Interestingly, optically anisotropic character of this system is highly desirable for the design of polarization-sensitive photodetectors. Thermoelectric properties such as Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, electronic thermal conductivity and power factor are investigated as a function of carrier doping at temperatures 300, 400, and 500 K. In general, we predict that the C6N monolayer could be a new platform for study of novel physical properties in two-dimensional semi-metal materials, which may provide new opportunities to realize high-speed low-dissipation devices.
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	Language		Wos	000624531500001	Publication Date	2020-12-18
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0957-4484	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.44	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.44
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:176648			Serial	6740
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	Author	Osca, J.; Moors, K.; Sorée, B.; Serra, L.
	Title	Fabry-Perot interferometry with gate-tunable 3D topological insulator nanowires			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Nanotechnology	Abbreviated Journal	Nanotechnology
	Volume	32	Issue	43	Pages	435002
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	Three-dimensional topological insulator (3D TI) nanowires display remarkable magnetotransport properties that can be attributed to their spin-momentum-locked surface states such as quasiballistic transport and Aharonov-Bohm oscillations. Here, we focus on the transport properties of a 3D TI nanowire with a gated section that forms an electronic Fabry-Perot (FP) interferometer that can be tuned to act as a surface-state filter or energy barrier. By tuning the carrier density and length of the gated section of the wire, the interference pattern can be controlled and the nanowire can become fully transparent for certain topological surface-state input modes while completely filtering out others. We also consider the interplay of FP interference with an external magnetic field, with which Klein tunneling can be induced, and transverse asymmetry of the gated section, e.g. due to a top-gated structure, which displays an interesting analogy with Rashba nanowires. Due to its rich conductance phenomenology, we propose a 3D TI nanowire with gated section as an ideal setup for a detailed transport-based characterization of 3D TI nanowire surface states near the Dirac point, which could be useful towards realizing 3D TI nanowire-based topological superconductivity and Majorana bound states.
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	Language		Wos	000682173800001	Publication Date	2021-07-20
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	ISSN	0957-4484	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.44	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.44
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:180487			Serial	6990
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	Author	Einhäupl, P.; Van Acker, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S.
	Title	The conceptualization of societal impacts of landfill mining : a system dynamics approach			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Cleaner Production	Abbreviated Journal	J Clean Prod
	Volume	296	Issue		Pages	126351
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)
	Abstract	Landfill mining (LFM) refers to the excavation and processing of formerly buried waste streams. It offers significant environmental and societal benefits through the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions or the reduction of long-term waste management costs. LFM’s profitability, however, is still in question and public investment support might be necessary to fully exploit its potential. To enable decision-makers to identify the best solutions for a landfill site, societal impacts of LFM still have to be investigated. Throughout relevant literature, societal impacts of LFM projects have only selectively been studied and it remains unclear if and which benefits justify policy interventions. This paper firstly provides a comprehensive conceptualization of the societal impact of an LFM project and dives into the underlying societal context of this emerging industry. It disentangles formerly identified burdens and benefits by applying a system dynamics approach to LFM research. Based on this approach, four causal loop diagrams are presented showing how LFM is embedded into its societal context, analyzing the composition of the net societal impact of an LFM project, the mechanisms influencing LFM’s public acceptance, and the dynamics of the market acceptance of LFM products. Key variables and leverage points have been identified, such as (i) technology choices influencing avoided impacts from the mitigations of primary resource consumption, since many societal impacts are closely related to environmental impacts, (ii) a timely and broad stakeholder involvement to prevent project opposition, and (iii) the after-use of the mined landfill, generating a major part of the local and regional societal benefits but also creating potential conflicts between stakeholder interests. Key intradimensional trade-offs and potential conflicts were identified in (i) spatial and (ii) temporal risk distribution, (iii) conflicting societal goals of the after-use such as job creations and recreation, as well as (iv) material and energy recuperation. These findings provide important insights for LFM decision-makers and can help to implement this emerging industry in a sustainable way.
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	Language		Wos	000672225100099	Publication Date	2021-02-17
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0959-6526	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	5.715	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 5.715
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:178793			Serial	6918
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	Author	Buyle, M.; Maes, B.; Van Passel, S.; Boonen, K.; Vercalsteren, A.; Audenaert, A.
	Title	Ex-ante LCA of emerging carbon steel slag treatment technologies : fast forwarding lab observations to industrial-scale production			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Cleaner Production	Abbreviated Journal	J Clean Prod
	Volume	313	Issue		Pages	127921
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings (EMIB)
	Abstract	The valuable properties of carbon steel slag are currently underexploited. To date, research mainly focusses on valorising a single property of the slag. In this study an ex-ante life cycle assessment (LCA) was applied to evaluate the environmental profile of a novel technological pathway aimed at the extraction of chromium from carbon steel slag in combination with high quality valorisation of the residual matrix material. A comparison with current practice was made, not only by calculating the environmental impact of the lab scale observations, but more importantly by estimating the impact on an industrial scale. Practical guidance on ex-ante LCA is limited, so this study contributes by incorporating simulations on thermodynamic behaviour, complemented with empirical calculation rules and including information derived from similar technologies to perform the upscaling. These principles of ex-ante LCA were applied to the lab results of two consecutive research iterations. Substantial improvements of the environmental profile were observed: ex-ante results turned out to be a factor 20 lower compared to the results from the lab observations after the first iteration and had decreased by a factor 2 compared to the small pilot scale of the second iteration. All upscaled results are better than those from the worst case reference scenario (landfill). Based on the experience gained after this iterative research cycle, a practical recommendation is that at a low technology readiness level using more simple calculation rules in combination with a flowsheet based on elementary design principles for processes at an industrial scale is a more efficient way of modelling compared to a fully-fledged process design from the start.
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	Language		Wos	000693416000002	Publication Date	2021-06-14
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0959-6526	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	5.715	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 5.715
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:179313			Serial	6922
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	Author	Azadi, H.; Moghaddam, S.M.; Burkart, S.; Mahmoudi, H.; Van Passel, S.; Kurban, A.; Lopez-Carr, D.
	Title	Rethinking resilient agriculture : from Climate-Smart Agriculture to Vulnerable-Smart Agriculture			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Cleaner Production	Abbreviated Journal	J Clean Prod
	Volume	319	Issue		Pages	128602
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)
	Abstract	Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is seeking to overcome the food security problem and develop rural livelihoods while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. However, when such synergies exist, the situation of small-scale farmers is often overlooked, and they are unable to implement new practices and technologies. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to improve CSA by adding the neglected but very important element “small-scale farmer”, and introduce Vulnerable-Smart Agriculture (VSA) as a complete version of CSA. VSA indicates, based on the results of this study, that none of the decisions made by policymakers can be realistic and functional as long as the voice of the farmers influenced by their decisions is not heard. Therefore, to identify different levels for possible interventions and develop VSA monitoring indicators, a new conceptual framework needs to be developed. This study proposed such a framework consisting of five elements: prediction of critical incidents by farmers, measuring the consequences of incidents, identifying farmers' coping strategies, assessing farmers' livelihood capital when facing an incident, and adapting to climate incidents. The primary focus of this study is on farmers' learning and operational preparation to deal with tension and disasters at farm level. Understanding the implications of threats from climate change and the recognizing of coping mechanisms will contribute to an increase in understanding sustainable management.
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	Language		Wos	000728681500005	Publication Date	2021-08-10
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	ISSN	0959-6526	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	5.715	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 5.715
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:184869			Serial	6942
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	Author	Alloul, A.; Muys, M.; Hertoghs, N.; Kerckhof, F.-M.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
	Title	Cocultivating aerobic heterotrophs and purple bacteria for microbial protein in sequential photo- and chemotrophic reactors			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Bioresource Technology	Abbreviated Journal	Bioresource Technol
	Volume	319	Issue		Pages	124192
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
	Abstract	Aerobic heterotrophic bacteria (AHB) and purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) are typically explored as two separate types of microbial protein, yet their properties as respectively a bulk and added-value feed ingredient make them appealing for combined use. The feasibility of cocultivation in a sequential photo- and chemotrophic approach was investigated. First, mapping the chemotrophic growth kinetics for four Rhodobacter, Rhodopseudomonas and Rhodospirillum species on different carbon sources showed a preference for fructose (µmax 2.4–3.9 d−1 28 °C; protein 36–59%DW). Secondly, a continuous photobioreactor inoculated with Rhodobacter capsulatus (VFA as C-source) delivered the starter culture for an aerobic batch reactor (fructose as C-source). This two-stage system showed an improved nutritional quality compared to AHB production: higher protein content (45–71%DW), more attractive amino/fatty acid profile and contained up to 10% PNSB. The findings strengthen protein production with cocultures and might enable the implementation of the technology for resource recovery on streams such as wastewater.
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	Language		Wos	000613136600013	Publication Date	2020-09-30
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0960-8524	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	5.651	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 5.651
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:171766			Serial	7677
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	Author	Spanoghe, J.; Vermeir, P.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
	Title	Microbial food from light, carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas : kinetic, stoichiometric and nutritional potential of three purple bacteria			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Bioresource Technology	Abbreviated Journal	Bioresource Technol
	Volume	337	Issue		Pages	125364
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
	Abstract	The urgency for a protein transition towards more sustainable solutions is one of the major societal challenges. Microbial protein is one of the alternative routes, in which land- and fossil-free production should be targeted. The photohydrogenotrophic growth of purple bacteria, which builds on the H2– and CO2-economy, is unexplored for its microbial protein potential. The three tested species (Rhodobacter capsulatus, Rhodobacter sphaeroides and Rhodopseudomonas palustris) obtained promising growth rates (2.3–2.7 d−1 at 28°C) and protein productivities (0.09–0.12 g protein L−1 d−1), rendering them likely faster and more productive than microalgae. The achieved protein yields (2.6–2.9 g protein g−1 H2) transcended the ones of aerobic hydrogen oxidizing bacteria. Furthermore, all species provided full dietary protein matches for humans and their fatty acid content was dominated by vaccenic acid (82–86%). Given its kinetic and nutritional performance we recommend to consider Rhodobacter capsulatus as a high-potential sustainable source of microbial food.
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	Language		Wos	000694862500007	Publication Date	2021-06-03
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	ISSN	0960-8524	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	5.651	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 5.651
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:178752			Serial	8243
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	Author	Van Tendeloo, M.; Xie, Y.; Van Beeck, W.; Zhu, W.; Lebeer, S.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
	Title	Oxygen control and stressor treatments for complete and long-term suppression of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in biofilm-based partial nitritation/anammox			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Bioresource Technology	Abbreviated Journal	Bioresource Technol
	Volume	342	Issue		Pages	125996
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
	Abstract	Mainstream nitrogen removal by partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) can realize energy and cost savings for sewage treatment. Selective suppression of nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) remains a key bottleneck for PN/A implementation. A rotating biological contactor was studied with an overhead cover and controlled air/N2 inflow to regulate oxygen availability at 20 °C. Biofilm exposure to dissolved oxygen concentrations < 0.51 ± 0.04 mg O2 L-1 when submerged in the water and < 1.41 ± 0.31 mg O2 L-1 when emerged in the headspace (estimated), resulted in complete and long-term NOB suppression with a low relative nitrate production ratio of 10 ± 4%. Additionally, weekly biofilm stressor treatments with free ammonia (FA) (29 ± 1 mg NH3-N L-1 for 3 h) could improve the NOB suppression while free nitrous acid treatments had insufficient effect. This study demonstrated the potential of managing NOB suppression in biofilm-based systems by oxygen control and recurrent FA exposure, opening opportunities for resource efficient nitrogen removal.
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	Language		Wos	000704455300005	Publication Date	2021-09-21
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0960-8524	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	5.651	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 5.651
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:181301			Serial	8355
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	Author	Maso, L.; Trande, M.; Liberi, S.; Moro, G.; Daems, E.; Linciano, S.; Sobott, F.; Covaceuszach, S.; Cassetta, A.; Fasolato, S.; Moretto, L.M.; De Wael, K.; Cendron, L.; Angelini, A.
	Title	Unveiling the binding mode of perfluorooctanoic acid to human serum albumin			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Protein Science	Abbreviated Journal	Protein Sci
	Volume	30	Issue	4	Pages	830-841
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a toxic compound that is absorbed and distributed throughout the body by noncovalent binding to serum proteins such as human serum albumin (hSA). Though the interaction between PFOA and hSA has been already assessed using various analytical techniques, a high resolution and detailed analysis of the binding mode is still lacking. We report here the crystal structure of hSA in complex with PFOA and a medium-chain saturated fatty acid (FA). A total of eight distinct binding sites, four occupied by PFOAs and four by FAs, have been identified. In solution binding studies confirmed the 4:1 PFOA-hSA stoichiometry and revealed the presence of one high and three low affinity binding sites. Competition experiments with known hSA-binding drugs allowed locating the high affinity binding site in sub-domain IIIA. The elucidation of the molecular basis of the interaction between PFOA and hSA might provide not only a better assessment of the absorption and elimination mechanisms of these compounds in vivo but also have implications for the development of novel molecular receptors for diagnostic and biotechnological applications.
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	Language		Wos	000625392600001	Publication Date	2021-02-08
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0961-8368	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.523	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.523
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:176725			Serial	8714
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	Author	Kelly, S.; van de Steeg, A.; Hughes, A.; van Rooij, G.; Bogaerts, A.
	Title	Thermal instability and volume contraction in a pulsed microwave N₂plasma at sub-atmospheric pressure			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Plasma Sources Science & Technology	Abbreviated Journal	Plasma Sources Sci T
	Volume	30	Issue	5	Pages	055005
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	We studied the evolution of an isolated pulsed plasma in a vortex flow stabilised microwave (MW) discharge in N2 at 25 mbar via the combination of 0D kinetics modelling, iCCD imaging and laser scattering diagnostics. Quenching of electronically excited N2 results in fast gas heating and the onset of a thermal-ionisation instability, contracting the discharge volume. The onset of a thermal-ionisation instability driven by vibrational excitation pathways is found to facilitate significantly higher N2 conversion (i.e. dissociation to atomic N2 ) compared to pre-instability conditions, emphasizing the potential utility of this dynamic in future fixation applications. The instability onset is found to be instigated by super-elastic heating of the electron energy distribution tail via vibrationally excited N2 . Radial contraction of the discharge to the skin depth is found to occur post instability, while the axial elongation is found to be temporarily contracted during the thermal instability onset. An increase in power reflection during the thermal instability onset eventually limits the destabilising effects of exothermic electronically excited N2 quenching. Translational and vibrational temperature reach a quasi-non-equilibrium after the discharge contraction, with translational temperatures reaching ∼1200 K at the pulse end, while vibrational temperatures are found in near equilibrium with the electron energy (1 eV, or ∼11 600 K). This first description of the importance of electronically excited N2 quenching in thermal instabilities gives an additional fundamental understanding of N2 plasma behaviour in pulsed MW context, and thereby brings the eventual implementation of this novel N2 fixation method one step closer.
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	Language		Wos	000648710900001	Publication Date	2021-05-01
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	ISSN	0963-0252	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.302	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen, 733.000.002 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 30505023 GoF9618n ; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, 813393 838181 ; SK & AB acknowledge financial support by the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship ‘PENFIX’ within Horizon 2020 (Grant No. 838181), the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No. 810182—SCOPE ERC Synergy project), and the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO Grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023). The calculations were performed using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UAntwerpen. SK and AB would like to thank Mr Luc van ’t dack, Dr Karen Leyssens and Ing. Karel Venken for their technical assistance. AvdS, AH and GvR are grateful to Ampleon for the use of their solid-state microwave amplifier units and acknowledge financial support from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO Grant No. 733.000.002) in the framework of the CO2 -to-products programme with kind support from Shell, and the ENW PPP Fund for the top sectors. This project has been partially funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme ‘Pioneer’ under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 813393.			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.302
	Call Number	PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178122			Serial	6759
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	Author	Bahnamiri, O.S.; Verheyen, C.; Snyders, R.; Bogaerts, A.; Britun, N.
	Title	Nitrogen fixation in pulsed microwave discharge studied by infrared absorption combined with modelling			Type	A1 Journal Article;nitrogen fixation
	Year	2021	Publication	Plasma Sources Science & Technology	Abbreviated Journal	Plasma Sources Sci T
	Volume	30	Issue	6	Pages	065007
	Keywords	A1 Journal Article;nitrogen fixation; pulsed microwave discharge; FTIR spectroscopy; discharge modelling; vibrational excitation; NO yield; energy cost; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;
	Abstract	A pulsed microwave surfaguide discharge operating at 2.45 GHz was used for the conversion of molecular nitrogen into valuable compounds in several gas mixtures: N2 :O2 , N2 :O2 :CO2 and N2 :CO2 . The ro-vibrational absorption bands of the molecular species were monitored by a Fourier transform infrared apparatus in the post-discharge region in order to evaluate the relative number density of species, specifically NO production. The effects of specific energy input, pulse frequency, gas flow fraction, gas admixture and gas flow rate were studied for better understanding and optimization of the NO production yield and the corresponding energy cost (EC). By both the experiment and modelling, a highest NO yield is obtained at N2 :O2 (1:1) gas ratio in N2 :O2 mixture. The NO yield reveals a small growth followed by saturation when pulse repetition frequency increases. The energy efficiency start decreasing after the energy input reaches about 5 eV/molec, whereas the NO yield rises steadily at the same time. The lowest EC of about 8 MJ mol−1 corresponding to the yield and the energy efficiency of about 7% and 1% are found, respectively, in an optimum discharge condition in our case.
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	Language		Wos	000659671000001	Publication Date	2021-06-01
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	ISSN	0963-0252	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.302	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique—FNRS, EOS O005118F ; The research is supported by the FNRS-FWO project ‘NITROPLASM’, EOS O005118F. O Samadi also acknowledges PhD student F Manaigo for cooperation in doing the additional measurements.			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.302
	Call Number	PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:179170			Serial	6798
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	Author	De Meyer, R.; Albrecht, W.; Bals, S.
	Title	Effectiveness of reducing the influence of CTAB at the surface of metal nanoparticles during in situ heating studies by TEM			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Micron	Abbreviated Journal	Micron
	Volume	144	Issue		Pages	103036
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	In situ TEM is a valuable technique to offer novel insights in the behavior of nanomaterials under various conditions. However, interpretation of in situ experiments is not straightforward since the electron beam can impact the outcome of such measurements. For example, ligands surrounding metal nanoparticles transform into a protective carbon layer upon electron beam irradiation and may impact the apparent thermal stability during in situ heating experiments. In this work, we explore the effect of different treatments typically proposed to remove such ligands. We found that plasma treatment prior to heating experiments for Au nanorods and nanostars increased the apparent thermal stability of the nanoparticles, while an activated carbon treatment resulted in a decrease of the observed thermal stability. Treatment with HCl barely changed the experimental outcome. These results demonstrate the importance of carefully selecting pre-treatments procedures during in situ heating experiments.
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	Language		Wos	000632282600002	Publication Date	2021-02-19
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0968-4328	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	1.98	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	H2020; European Research Council; This work was supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program [grant agreement No 823717 (ESTEEM3) and No 815128 (REALNANO)]; We acknowledge Prof. Luis M. Liz-Marzán and co-workers of the Bionanoplasmonics Laboratory, CICbiomaGUNE, Spain for providing the Au nanoparticles.; sygma; esteem3jra; esteem3reported			Approved	Most recent IF: 1.98
	Call Number	EMAT @ emat @c:irua:175874			Serial	6677
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	Author	Cui, W.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Unocic, R.R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sang, X.
	Title	Atomic defects, functional groups and properties in MXenes			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Chinese Chemical Letters	Abbreviated Journal	Chinese Chem Lett
	Volume	32	Issue	1	Pages	339-344
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	MXenes, a new family of functional two-dimensional (2D) materials, have shown great potential for an extensive variety of applications within the last decade. Atomic defects and functional groups in MXenes are known to have a tremendous influence on the functional properties. In this review, we focus on recent progress in the characterization of atomic defects and functional group chemistry in MXenes, and how to control them to directly influence various properties (e.g., electron transport, Li' adsorption, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity, and magnetism) of 2D MXenes materials. Dynamic structural transformations such as oxidation and growth induced by atomic defects in MXenes are also discussed. The review thus provides perspectives on property optimization through atomic defect engineering, and bottom-up synthesis methods based on defect-assisted homoepitaxial growth of MXenes. (C) 2020 Chinese Chemical Society and Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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	Language		Wos	000618541800057	Publication Date	2020-04-17
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1001-8417	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	1.932	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1.932
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:177568			Serial	6777
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	Author	Charalampopoulou, E.; Lambrinou, K.; Van der Donck, T.; Paladino, B.; Di Fonzo, F.; Azina, C.; Eklund, P.; Mraz, S.; Schneider, J.M.; Schryvers, D.; Delville, R.
	Title	Early stages of dissolution corrosion in 316L and DIN 1.4970 austenitic stainless steels with and without anticorrosion coatings in static liquid lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) at 500 degrees C			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Materials Characterization	Abbreviated Journal	Mater Charact
	Volume	178	Issue		Pages	111234
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	This work addresses the early stages (<= 1000 h) of the dissolution corrosion behavior of 316L and DIN 1.4970 austenitic stainless steels in contact with oxygen-poor (C-O < 10(-8) mass%), static liquid lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) at 500 degrees C for 600-1000 h. The objective of this study was to determine the relative early-stage resistance of the uncoated steels to dissolution corrosion and to assess the protectiveness of select candidate coatings (Cr2AlC, Al2O3, V2AlxCy). The simultaneous exposure of steels with intended differences in microstructure and thermomechanical state showed the effects of steel grain size, density of annealing/deformation twins, and secondary precipitates on the steel dissolution corrosion behavior. The findings of this study provide recommendations on steel manufacturing with the aim of using the steels to construct Gen-IV lead-cooled fast reactors.
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	Language		Wos	000752582700001	Publication Date	2021-06-01
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1044-5803	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.714	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.714
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:186509			Serial	7061
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	Author	Gezahegn, T.W.; Van Passel, S.; Berhanu, T.; D'Haese, M.; Maertens, M.
	Title	Structural and institutional heterogeneity among agricultural cooperatives in Ethiopia : does it matter for farmers' welfare?			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Journal Of Agricultural And Resource Economics	Abbreviated Journal	J Agr Resour Econ
	Volume	46	Issue	2	Pages	325-342
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)
	Abstract	This paper analyzes how structural and institutional heterogeneity among irrigation cooperatives shapes the impact of membership on farmers' welfare in northern Ethiopia, using a novel heteroskedasticity-based identification strategy. More specifically, we estimate how cooperative characteristics influence members' income and poverty level. We find that stricter water use regulations have income-enhancing and poverty-reducing effects for farmers. We also find that farmers benefit more from membership in larger, younger, and bottom-up cooperatives initiated through grassroots collective action. Our findings have implications for irrigation development in Ethiopia and call for a better deliberation of organizational heterogeneity in cooperative impact studies
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	Language		Wos	000656121100010	Publication Date
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1068-5502; 2327-8285	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	1	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:179190			Serial	6945
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	Author	Liang, Y.-S.; Xue, C.; Zhang, Y.-R.; Wang, Y.-N.
	Title	Investigation of active species in low-pressure capacitively coupled N-2/Ar plasmas			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Physics Of Plasmas	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Plasmas
	Volume	28	Issue	1	Pages	013510
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	In this paper, a self-consistent fluid model is developed focusing on the plasma parameters in capacitively coupled 20% N 2-80% Ar discharges. Measurements of ion density are performed with the help of a floating double probe, and the emission intensities from Ar(4p) and N 2 ( B ) transitions are detected by an optical emission spectroscopy to estimate their relative densities. The consistency between the numerical and experimental results confirms the reliability of the simulation. Then the plasma characteristics, specifically the reaction mechanisms of active species, are analyzed under various voltages. The increasing voltage leads to a monotonous increase in species density, whereas a less homogeneous radial distribution is observed at a higher voltage. Due to the high concentration of Ar gas, Ar + becomes the main ion, followed by the N 2 +</mml:msubsup> ion. Besides the electron impact ionization of neutrals, the charge transfer processes of Ar +/ N 2 and N 2 +</mml:msubsup>/Ar are found to have an impact on the ionic species. The results indicate that adopting the lower charge transfer reaction rate coefficients weakens the Ar + ion density and yields a higher N 2 +</mml:msubsup> ion density. However, the effect on the species spatial distributions and other species densities is limited. As for the excited-state species, the electron impact excitation of background gases remains overwhelming in the formation of Ar(4p), N 2 ( B ), and N 2 ( a ' ), whereas the <mml:msub> N 2 ( A ) molecules are mainly formed by the decay of <mml:msub> N 2 ( B ). In addition, the dissociation of <mml:msub> N 2 collided by excited-state Ar atoms dominates the N generation, which are mostly depleted to produce N + ions.
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	Language		Wos	000629931300002	Publication Date	2021-01-22
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1070-664x	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	2.115	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.115
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:177669			Serial	6767
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	Author	Xiaoyan, S.; Zhang, Y.-R.; Wang, Y.-N.; He, J.-X.
	Title	Fluid simulation of the superimposed dual-frequency source effect in inductively coupled discharges			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Physics Of Plasmas	Abbreviated Journal	Phys Plasmas
	Volume	28	Issue	11	Pages	113504-113510
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
	Abstract	Superimposition of dual frequencies (DFs) is one of the methods used for controlling plasma distribution in an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) source. The effects of a superimposed DF on the argon plasma characteristics have been investigated using a two-dimensional self-consistent fluid model. When both currents are fixed at 6A, the plasma density drops with decrease in one of the source frequencies due to less efficient heating and the plasma uniformity improves significantly. Moreover, for ICP operated with superimposed DFs (i.e., 4.52MHz/13.56MHz and 2.26MHz/13.56MHz), the current source exhibits the same period as the low frequency (LF) component, and the plasma density is higher than that obtained at a single frequency (i.e., 4.52 and 2.26MHz) with the same total current of 12A. However, at superimposed current frequencies of 6.78MHz/13.56MHz, the plasma density is lower than that obtained at a single frequency of 6.78MHz due to the weaker negative azimuthal electric field between two positive maxima during one period of 6.78MHz. When the superimposed DF ICP operates at 2.26 and 13.56MHz, the rapid oscillations of the induced electric field become weaker during one period of 2.26MHz as the current ratio of 2.26MHz/13.56MHz rises from 24A/7 A to 30A/1 A, and the plasma density drops with the current ratio due to weakened electron heating. The uniformity of plasma increases due to sufficient diffusion under the low-density condition.
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	Language		Wos	000760326100004	Publication Date	2021-11-19
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1070-664x	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	2.115	Times cited		Open Access	Not_Open_Access
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 2.115
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:187245			Serial	7974
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	Author	Akamine, H.; Mitsuhara, M.; Nishida, M.; Samaee, V.; Schryvers, D.; Tsukamoto, G.; Kunieda, T.; Fujii, H.
	Title	Precipitation behaviors in Ti-2.3 Wt Pct Cu alloy during isothermal and two-step aging			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Metallurgical And Materials Transactions A-Physical Metallurgy And Materials Science	Abbreviated Journal	Metall Mater Trans A
	Volume	52	Issue		Pages	2760-2772
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Time evolution of precipitates related to age-hardening in Ti-2.3 wt pct Cu alloys was investigated by electron microscopy. In isothermal aging at 723 K, the hardness increases continuously owing to precipitation strengthening, whereas in two-step aging where the aging temperature is switched from 673 K to 873 K after 100 hours, the hardness is found to drastically drop after the aging temperature switches. In isothermal aging, metastable and stable precipitates are independently nucleated, whereas characteristic V-shaped clusters of precipitates are observed during the two-step aging. It is revealed by atomic-scale observations that the V-shaped clusters are composed of metastable and stable precipitates and each type of precipitate has a different orientation relationship with the alpha phase: (10 (3) over bar)//(0001)(alpha) and [0 (1) over bar0]//respectively. The drop in hardness during two-step aging can be explained by a synergistic effect of decreased precipitation strengthening and solid solution strengthening. (C) The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International 2021
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	Language		Wos	000644823000001	Publication Date	2021-04-27
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1073-5623	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	1.874	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 1.874
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:178222			Serial	6786
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	Author	Lavor, I.R.; da Costa, D.R.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.
	Title	Zitterbewegung of moiré excitons in twisted MoS₂/WSe₂ heterobilayers			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Physical review letters	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	127	Issue	10	Pages	106801
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	The moire pattern observed in stacked noncommensurate crystal lattices, such as heterobilayers of transition metal dichalcogenides, produces a periodic modulation of their band gap. Excitons subjected to this potential landscape exhibit a band structure that gives rise to a quasiparticle dubbed the moire exciton. In the case of MoS2/WSe2 heterobilayers, the moire trapping potential has honeycomb symmetry and, consequently, the moire exciton band structure is the same as that of a Dirac-Weyl fermion, whose mass can be further tuned down to zero with a perpendicularly applied field. Here we show that, analogously to other Dirac-like particles, the moire exciton exhibits a trembling motion, also known as Zitterbewegung, whose long timescales are compatible with current experimental techniques for exciton dynamics. This promotes the study of the dynamics of moire excitons in van der Waals heterostructures as an advantageous solid-state platform to probe Zitterbewegung, broadly tunable by gating and interlayer twist angle.
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	Language		Wos	000692200800020	Publication Date	2021-08-31
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1079-7114	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited	4	Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: NA
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:181599			Serial	6896
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	Author	Prabhakara, V.; Nuytten, T.; Bender, H.; Vandervorst, W.; Bals, S.; Verbeeck, J.
	Title	Linearized radially polarized light for improved precision in strain measurements using micro-Raman spectroscopy			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	Optics Express	Abbreviated Journal	Opt Express
	Volume	29	Issue	21	Pages	34531
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
	Abstract	Strain engineering in semiconductor transistor devices has become vital in the semiconductor industry due to the ever-increasing need for performance enhancement at the nanoscale. Raman spectroscopy is a non-invasive measurement technique with high sensitivity to mechanical stress that does not require any special sample preparation procedures in comparison to characterization involving transmission electron microscopy (TEM), making it suitable for inline strain measurement in the semiconductor industry. Indeed, at present, strain measurements using Raman spectroscopy are already routinely carried out in semiconductor devices as it is cost effective, fast and non-destructive. In this paper we explore the usage of linearized radially polarized light as an excitation source, which does provide significantly enhanced accuracy and precision as compared to linearly polarized light for this application. Numerical simulations are done to quantitatively evaluate the electric field intensities that contribute to this enhanced sensitivity. We benchmark the experimental results against TEM diffraction-based techniques like nano-beam diffraction and Bessel diffraction. Differences between both approaches are assigned to strain relaxation due to sample thinning required in TEM setups, demonstrating the benefit of Raman for nondestructive inline testing.
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	Language		Wos	000708940500144	Publication Date	2021-10-11
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	ISSN	1094-4087	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.307	Times cited	2	Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes	Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 823717 – ESTEEM3 ; GOA project, “Solarpaint” ; Herculesstichting;; esteem3jra; esteem3reported;			Approved	Most recent IF: 3.307
	Call Number	EMAT @ emat @c:irua:182472			Serial	6816
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	Author	Sebhatu, K.T.; Gezahegn, T.W.; Berhanu, T.; Maertens, M.; Van Passel, S.; D'Haese, M.
	Title	Exploring variability across cooperatives : economic performance of agricultural cooperatives in northern Ethiopia			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	The international food and agribusiness management review	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	24	Issue	3	Pages	397-419
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)
	Abstract	The number of agricultural cooperatives increased quickly in Ethiopia since the 1990s. While many papers studied the impact of membership of Ethiopian cooperatives, not much is known on their performance. This study takes a cooperative-level perspective which is unique in an African context. It compares the economic performance proxied by sales revenue and profit of a wide range of agricultural cooperatives in northern Ethiopia. Data were collected from 511 agricultural cooperatives in 12 districts of Tigray. The contributing factors of the performance are analyzed with Ordinary Least Squares regression (OLS) and Heckman selection models. Our results underscore the importance of membership size, total assets, presence of conflict among members, and union membership. Chairperson characteristics and the internal organization of a cooperative seem to be less correlated to performance.
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	Language		Wos	000645416400002	Publication Date	2021-03-01
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1096-7508; 1559-2448	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:179025			Serial	6923
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	Author	Bafekry, A.; Faraji, M.; Ziabari, A.A.; Fadlallah, M.M.; Nguyen, C., V; Ghergherehchi, M.; Feghhi, S.A.H.
	Title	A van der Waals heterostructure of MoS₂/MoSi₂N₄ : a first-principles study			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	New Journal Of Chemistry	Abbreviated Journal	New J Chem
	Volume	45	Issue	18	Pages	8291-8296
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	Motivated by the successful preparation of MoSi2N4 monolayers in the last year [Y.-L. Hong et al., Science, 2020, 369, 670-674], we investigate the structural, electronic and optical properties of the MoS2/MoSi2N4 heterostructure (HTS). The phonon dispersion and the binding energy calculations refer to the stability of the HTS. The heterostructure has an indirect bandgap of 1.26 (1.84) eV using PBE (HSE06) which is smaller than the corresponding value of MoSi2N4 and MoS2 monolayers. We find that the work function of the MoS2/MoSi2N4 HTS is smaller than the corresponding value of its individual monolayers. The heterostructure structure can enhance the absorption of light spectra not only in the ultraviolet region but also in the visible region as compared to MoSi2N4 and MoS2 monolayers. The refractive index behaviour of the HTS can be described as the cumulative effect which is well described in terms of a combination of the individual effects (the refractive index of MoSi2N4 and MoS2 monolayers).
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	Language		Wos	000642436200001	Publication Date	2021-03-10
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	ISSN	1144-0546	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.269	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.269
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:178300			Serial	6964
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	Author	Faraji, M.; Bafekry, A.; Gogova, D.; Hoat, D.M.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Chuong, N.V.; Feghhi, S.A.H.
	Title	Novel two-dimensional ZnO₂, CdO₂ and HgO₂ monolayers: a first-principles-based prediction			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	New Journal Of Chemistry	Abbreviated Journal	New J Chem
	Volume	45	Issue		Pages	9368-9374
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
	Abstract	In this paper, the existence of monolayers with the chemical formula XO2, where X = Zn, Cd, and Hg with hexagonal and tetragonal lattice structures is theoretically predicted by means of first principles calculations. Through cohesive energy calculation and phonon dispersion simulation, it has been proven that the two-dimensional XO2 monolayers proposed are energetically and dynamically stable suggesting their potential experimental realization. Our detailed study demonstrates that these novel newly predicted materials are half-metals and dilute magnetic semiconductors, and they exhibit magnetism in the ground state. The half-metallic character could find many applications in electronic and spintronic devices. Research into the magnetic properties revealed here can enrich theoretical knowledge in this area and provide more potential candidates for XO2 2D-based materials and van der Waals heterostructures.
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	Language		Wos	000645671700001	Publication Date	2021-04-16
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	ISSN	1144-0546	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	3.269	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
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	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:178245			Serial	7006
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	Author	Dubinina, T.; Maklakov, S.; Petrusevich, E.; Borisova, N.E.; Trashin, S.A.; De Wael, K.; Tomilova, L.G.
	Title	Photoactive layers for photovoltaics based on near-infrared absorbing aryl-substituted naphthalocyanine complexes : preparation and investigation of properties			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2021	Publication	New Journal Of Chemistry	Abbreviated Journal	New J Chem
	Volume	45	Issue	32	Pages	14815-14821
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Photoactive layers based on aryl- and aryloxy-substituted naphthalocyanines and conductive polymer poly[2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene] (MEH-PPV) were prepared using the spin-coating technique and their conductivity was tested in dark and under illumination. For this purpose novel octa-2-naphthoxy-substituted naphthalocyanines were synthesized starting from 6,7-di(2-naphthoxy)naphthalene-2,3-dicarbonitrile. For those novel naphthalocyanine complexes, spectral and electrochemical data were measured and compared with corresponding ones for other aryl-substituted analogues. In comparison to the previously studied naphthalocyanines with alkyl- and phenyl- groups, the formal oxidation and reduction potentials were rather similar. All target complexes demonstrate intense near-infrared absorption at 760-790 nm, which is about 30 nm bathochromically shifted in thin films. The photo-resistive effect was found increasing from composites comprised of naphthoxy- to phenyl-substituted naphthalocyanines. This peculiarity was explained by using optical and atomic force microscopy in terms of different sizes of aggregates formed. The photo-response time for novel composited was approximately 3 s, which is about 20 times faster than measured previously for the films deposited via the drop-casting technique.
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	Language		Wos	000680389800001	Publication Date	2021-07-23
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	ISSN	1144-0546	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record
	Impact Factor	3.269	Times cited		Open Access	OpenAccess
	Notes				Approved	Most recent IF: 3.269
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:179884			Serial	8379
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