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“Optimization of sample preparation for grazing emission X-ray fluorescence in micro- and trace analysis applications”. Claes M, de Bokx P, Willard N, Veny P, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 52, 1063 (1997). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(96)01654-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(96)01654-0
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“Optimization of secondary cathode thickness for direct current glow discharge mass spectrometric analysis of glass”. Schelles W, de Gendt S, Van Grieken RE, Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry 11, 937 (1996). http://doi.org/10.1039/JA9961100937
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1039/JA9961100937
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“OPtimized selenite determination in environmental waters by X-ray fluorescence”. Robberecht H, Van Grieken R, Van der Sloot HA page 463 (1980).
Keywords: H3 Book chapter; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Optimizing sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification process : system performance and nitrous oxide emission”. Liu Y, Ngo HH, Guo W, Zhou J, Peng L, Wang D, Chen X, Sun J, Ni B-J, Chemical engineering science 172, 414 (2017). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.CES.2017.07.005
Abstract: Nitrate contamination of groundwater has been recognized as a significant environmental problem world widely. Sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification has been demonstrated as a promising groundwater treatment process, which though plays an important role in nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, significantly contributing to the overall carbon footprint of the system. However, the current process optimizations only focus on nitrate removal and excess sulfate control, with the N2O emission being ignored. In this work, an integrated mathematical model was proposed to evaluate the N2O emission as well as the excess sulfate production and carbon source utilization in sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification process. In this model, autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrifiers use their corresponding electron donors (sulfur and organic matter, respectively) to reduce nitrate to nitrogen gas, with each modeled as three-step denitrification (NO3 to N-2 via NO2 and N2O) driven by sulfur or organic matter to describe all potential N2O accumulation steps. The developed model, employing model parameters previously reported in literature, was successfully validated using N2O and sulfate data from two mixotrophic denitrification systems with different initial conditions. Modeling results revealed substantial N2O accumulation due to the relatively low autotrophic N2O reduction activity as compared to heterotrophic N2O reduction activity, explaining the observation that higher carbon source addition resulted in lower N2O accumulation in sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrifying system. Based on the validated model, optimizations of the overall system performance were carried out. Application of the model to simulate long-term operations of sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification process indicates that longer sludge retention time reduces N2O emission due to better retention of active biomass. High-level total nitrogen removal with significant N2O emission mitigation, appropriate excess sulfate control and maximized COD utilization can be achieved simultaneously through controlling the influent nitrate and COD concentrations. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
DOI: 10.1016/J.CES.2017.07.005
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“Organic and inorganic compounds in limestone weathering crusts from cathedrals in Southern and Western Europe”. Fobe BO, Vleugels GJ, Roekens EJ, Van Grieken RE, Hermosin B, Ortega-Calvo JJ, Sanchez del Junco A, Saiz-Jimenez C, Environmental science and technology 29, 1691 (1995). http://doi.org/10.1021/ES00006A038
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/ES00006A038
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“Origin and growth of weathering crusts on ancient marbles in industrial atmosphere”. Moropoulou A, Bisbikou K, Torfs K, Van Grieken R, Zezza F, Macri F, Atmospheric environment : an international journal 32, 967 (1998). http://doi.org/10.1016/S1352-2310(97)00129-5
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S1352-2310(97)00129-5
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“Overcoming floc formation limitations in high-rate activated sludge systems”. Van Winckel T, Liu X, Vlaeminck SE, Takács I, Al-Omari A, Sturm B, Kjellerup BV, Murthy SN, De Clippeleir H, Chemosphere 215, 342 (2019). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.CHEMOSPHERE.2018.09.169
Abstract: High-rate activated sludge (HRAS) is an essential cornerstone of the pursuit towards energy positive sewage treatment through maximizing capture of organics. The capture efficiency heavily relies on the degree of solid separation achieved in the clarifiers. Limitations in the floc formation process commonly emerge in HRAS systems, with detrimental consequences for the capture of organics. This study pinpointed and overcame floc formation limitations present in full-scale HRAS reactors. Orthokinetic flocculation tests were performed with varying shear, sludge concentration, and coagulant or flocculant addition. These were analyzed with traditional and novel settling parameters and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) measurements. HRAS was limited by insufficient collision efficiency and occurred because the solids retention time (SRT) was short and colloid loading was high. The limitation was predominantly caused by impaired flocculation rather than coagulation. In addition, the collision efficiency limitation was driven by EPS composition (low protein over polysaccharide ratio) instead of total EPS amount. Collision efficiency limitation was successfully overcome by bio-augmenting sludge from a biological nutrient removal reactor operating at long SRT which did not show any floc formation limitations. However, this action brought up a floc strength limitation. The latter was not correlated with EPS composition, but rather EPS amount and hindered settling parameters, which determined floc morphology. With this, an analysis toolkit was proposed that will enable design engineers and operators to tackle activated solid separation challenges found in HRAS systems and maximize the recovery potential of the process. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
DOI: 10.1016/J.CHEMOSPHERE.2018.09.169
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“Overcoming the challenges for mainstream deammonification on municipal wastewater in warm and cold areas”. Mozo I, Lacoste L, Aussenac J, De Cocker P, Vlaeminck SE, Sperandio M, Caligaris M, Barillon B, Martin Ruel S, , 3 p.
T2 (2016)
Keywords: P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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“Overview of most commonly used analytical techniques for elemental analysis”. Margui E, Van Grieken R, Petro Industry News , 8 (2014)
Keywords: A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“An overview of wet deposition of micropollutants to the North Sea”. Struyf H, Van Grieken R, Atmospheric environment: part A : general topics 27, 2669 (1993). http://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(93)90036-X
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/0960-1686(93)90036-X
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“Oxygen control and stressor treatments for complete and long-term suppression of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in biofilm-based partial nitritation/anammox”. Van Tendeloo M, Xie Y, Van Beeck W, Zhu W, Lebeer S, Vlaeminck SE, Bioresource Technology 342, 125996 (2021). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.BIORTECH.2021.125996
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.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Impact Factor: 5.651
DOI: 10.1016/J.BIORTECH.2021.125996
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“Parameter evaluation for the analysis of oxide-based samples with radio ferquency glow discharge mass spectrometry”. de Gendt S, Van Grieken RE, Ohorodnik SK, Harrison WW, Analytical chemistry 67, 1026 (1995). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC00102A002
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC00102A002
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“Parnaiba Basin shales (Northeast Brazil)”. Mabesoone JM, Farias CC, Van Grieken R, Duarte PJ, Delgado A, Freira EMP, Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 57, 481 (1985)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Particle analysis of sediments from the Gulf of Lions, suspended matter from the Rhone river, and Sahara dust”. Wegrzynek D, Van Grieken R, Eisma D page 51 (1994).
Keywords: H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Passive samplers for monitoring VOCs in groundwater : prospects related to mass flux measurements”. Verreydt G, Bronders J, van Keer I, Diels L, Vanderauwera P, (2011)
Keywords: P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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“Patterns of damage in igneous and sedimentary rocks under conditions simulating sea-salt weathering”. Cardell C, Rivas T, Mosquera MJ, Birginie JM, Moropoulou A, Prieto B, Silva B, Van Grieken R, Earth surface processes and landforms 28, 1 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1002/ESP.408
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1002/ESP.408
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“Patterns of iron storage in patients with severe renal failure”. van de Vijver FL, Vanheule AO, Verbueken AH, Van Grieken R, d'Haese P, Visser WJ, Bekaert AB, Buyssens N, de Broe ME, Contributions to nephrology 38, 153 (1984)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Pathophysiology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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“PCR amplified DNAzyme-amplicons for generic solid-phase antimicrobial resistance screening”. Peeters B, Safdar S, Carlier B, Spasic D, Daems D, Lammertyn J, , 971 (2019)
Abstract: Fiber optic surface plasmon resonance (FO-SPR) has shown its potential for the detection of nucleic acids and more recently the technology has been combined with catalytic active strands such as DNAzymes. In this work, an innovative, generic solid-phase DNA sensor concept is presented, based on FO-SPR and PCR amplified DNAzyme activity. Improved levels of specificity and sensitivity were obtained down to picomolar concentrations. Moreover, the FO-SPR sensor concept enables AuNP amplified DNA target detection, independent of the target sequence length. The FO-SPR sensor was demonstrated for the screening of the mobile colistin resistance (MCR-2) gene, a gene important for the antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative species such as E. Coli.
Keywords: P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Performance and characteristics of two total-reflection X-ray fluorescence and a particle induced X-ray emission setup for aerosol analysis”. Injuk J, Van Grieken R, Klockenkämper R, von Bohlen A, Kump P, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 52, 977 (1997). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(97)00028-1
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(97)00028-1
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“Performance of a new compact EDXRF spectrometer for aerosol analysis”. Samek L, Injuk J, van Espen P, Van Grieken R, X-ray spectrometry 31, 84 (2002). http://doi.org/10.1002/XRS.551
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
DOI: 10.1002/XRS.551
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“Performance of total reflection and grazing emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the determination of trace metals in drinking water in relation to other analytical techniques”. Hołynska B, Olko M, Ostachowicz B, Ostachowicz J, Wegrzynek D, Claes M, Van Grieken R, de Bokx P, Kump P, Necemer M, Fresenius' journal of analytical chemistry 362, 294 (1998). http://doi.org/10.1007/S002160051077
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1007/S002160051077
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Buysse C (2011) Perovskite capillaries for gas separation in sustainable energy production. 201 p
Keywords: Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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Brunekreef B, Janssen N A.H., de Hartog J J., Oldenwening M, Meliefste K, Hoek G, Lanki T, Timonen K L., Vallius M, Pekkanen J, Van Grieken R (2005) Personal, indoor, and outdoor exposures to PM2.5 and its components for groups of cardiovascular patients in Amsterdam and Helsinki
Keywords: Minutes and reports; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Perspectieven voor energie-dispersieve X-stralen fluorescentie bij de wateranalyse”. Vanderborght B, Van Grieken R, Hydrographica 1, 19 (1975)
Keywords: A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Van Hal M (2021) Photo(electro)catalytic air purification and soot degradation with simultaneous energy recovery. XXXII, 203 p
Abstract: Today’s society is increasingly challenged by a range of urgent environmental problems. Air pollution is one of these pressing topics. This thesis will mainly focus on the degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter (PM) – more specifically soot. A second globally urging topic is the quest for sustainable energy production. To simultaneously target both environmental problems, a photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell will be studied in this thesis, combining air purification and sustainable energy production in a single device. Photocatalysis is used at the anode of the PEC cell to drive the air purification process, while the energy contained in the degraded compounds is (partially) recovered at the cathode, either as H2 gas or electricity. The first two experimental chapters focus on the proof of concept of such an unbiased all-gas phase PEC cell targeting VOC degradation, using both TiO2- and WO3-based photocatalysts. In the two following experimental chapters the photocatalytic soot oxidation capacity of these TiO2- and WO3-based photocatalysts was studied. In the final experimental chapter the previously obtained results were combined, striving towards an efficient, sunlight-driven and soot-degrading waste gas-to-energy PEC cell.
Keywords: Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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Smits M (2013) Photocatalytic degradation of diesel soot : from application to reaction mechanism. 160 p
Keywords: Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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“Physico-chemical fate of chromium compounds in the lung sheep model”. Perrault G, Dufresne A, Strati G, McNeil M, Michaud D, Baril M, Bégin R, Labbé, J, Larivière P, Eeckhaoudt S, Van Grieken R, Journal of toxicology and environmental health 44, 247 (1995). http://doi.org/10.1080/15287399509531958
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1080/15287399509531958
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“Pinpointing bioflocculation limitations for enhanced carbon management in high-rate activated sludge”. Liu X, Van Winckel T, Kjellerup BV, Takacs I, Sturm B, Vlaeminck SE, Al-Omari A, Murthy S, De Clippeleir H, , 6 p.
T2 (2017)
Keywords: P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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“Pinpointing wastewater and process parameters controlling the AOB to NOB activity ratio in sewage treatment plants”. Seuntjens D, Han M, Kerckhof F-M, Boon N, Al-Omari A, Takacs I, Meerburg F, De Mulder C, Wett B, Bott C, Murthy S, Carvajal Arroyo JM, De Clippeleir H, Vlaeminck SE, Water research 138, 37 (2018). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.WATRES.2017.11.044
Abstract: Even though nitrification/denitrification is a robust technology to remove nitrogen from sewage, economic incentives drive its future replacement by shortcut nitrogen removal processes. The latter necessitates high potential activity ratios of ammonia oxidizing to nitrite oxidizing bacteria (rAOB/rNOB). The goal of this study was to identify which wastewater and process parameters can govern this in reality. Two sewage treatment plants (STP) were chosen based on their inverse rAOB/rNOB values (at 20 °C): 0.6 for Blue Plains (BP, Washington DC, US) and 1.6 for Nieuwveer (NV, Breda, NL). Disproportional and dissimilar relationships between AOB or NOB relative abundances and respective activities pointed towards differences in community and growth/activity limiting parameters. The AOB communities showed to be particularly different. Temperature had no discriminatory effect on the nitrifiers' activities, with similar Arrhenius temperature dependences (ΘAOB = 1.10, ΘNOB = 1.061.07). To uncouple the temperature effect from potential limitations like inorganic carbon, phosphorus and nitrogen, an add-on mechanistic methodology based on kinetic modelling was developed. Results suggest that BP's AOB activity was limited by the concentration of inorganic carbon (not by residual N and P), while NOB experienced less limitation from this. For NV, the sludge-specific nitrogen loading rate seemed to be the most prevalent factor limiting AOB and NOB activities. Altogether, this study shows that bottom-up mechanistic modelling can identify parameters that influence the nitrification performance. Increasing inorganic carbon in BP could invert its rAOB/rNOB value, facilitating its transition to shortcut nitrogen removal.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
DOI: 10.1016/J.WATRES.2017.11.044
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Belov I (2017) Plasma-assisted conversion of carbon dioxide
Keywords: Doctoral thesis; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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