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| Author | Piorra, A.; Hrkac, V.; Wolff, N.; Zamponi, C.; Duppel, V.; Hadermann, J.; Kienle, L.; Quandt, E. | ||||
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(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 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:161310 | Serial | 5399 | ||
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| Author | Shi, X.; Ronsse, F.; Roegiers, J.; Pieters, J.G. | ||||
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3D Eulerian-Eulerian modeling of a screw reactor for biomass thermochemical conversion. Part 1: solids flow dynamics and back-mixing | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Renewable energy | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 143 | Issue | Pages | 1465-1476 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Three-dimensional (3D) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed to study solids flow dynamics and solids back-mixing behavior in a screw reactor (designed for thermal conversion of dry biomass particles) based on the Eulerian-Eulerian method. Simulation results were compared against experimental data with respect to filling degree and mean residence time of particles. The mean deviations for filling degree and for mean residence time between simulation and experiment were about 0.01 and 11.4 s, respectively, which shows that the model is reasonably accurate in predicting solids flow behavior in the screw reactor. The solids flow dynamics inside the reactor were discussed. The solids residence time distribution (RTD) was calculated and the degree of solids back-mixing in the forward transportation direction of the reactor was analyzed. It was found that solids being flung over the shaft and solids back-leakage, resulting from the low solids forward transportation velocity at the clearance between the flight and the bottom shell of the screw reactor, were responsible for solids back-mixing. The degree of solids back-mixing can be reduced at higher screw rotating speeds when keeping inlet mass flow rate of solids constant. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000482686100039 | Publication Date | 2019-05-28 | |
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| ISSN | 0960-1481 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162757 | Serial | 7384 | ||
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| Author | Paunska, T.; Trenchev, G.; Bogaerts, A.; Kolev, S. | ||||
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A 2D model of a gliding arc discharge for CO2conversion | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | AIP conference proceedings T2 – 10th Jubilee Conference of the Balkan-Physical-Union (BPU), AUG 26-30, 2018, Sofia, BULGARIA | Abbreviated Journal | |
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| Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The study presents a 2D fluid plasma model of a gliding arc discharge for dissociation of CO2 which allows its subsequent conversion into value-added chemicals. The model is based on the balance equations of charged and neutral particles, the electron energy balance equation, the gas thermal balance equation and the current continuity equation. By choosing the modeling domain to be the plane perpendicular to the arc current, the numerical calculations are significantly simplified. Thus, the model allows us to explore the influence of the gas instabilities (turbulences) on the energy efficiency of CO2 conversion. This paper presents results for plasma parameters at different values of the effective turbulent thermal conductivity leading to enhanced energy transport. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000472653800069 | Publication Date | 2019-02-27 | |
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| Series Volume | 2075 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
| ISSN | 978-0-7354-1803-5; 978-0-7354-1803-5; 0094-243x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:161422 | Serial | 6281 | ||
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| Author | Schalm, O.; Cabal, A.; Anaf, W.; Leyva Pernia, D.; Callier, J.; Ortega, N. | ||||
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A decision support system for preventive conservation : from measurements towards decision making | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | The European Physical Journal Plus | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 134 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 74-11 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Systems and software Modelling (AnSyMo); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) | ||||
| Abstract | We present a decision-support system that guides heritage guardians in selecting mitigation actions to improve the indoor air quality and thus the preservation conditions of indoor collections in heritage buildings. This contribution shows that it is feasible to build a decision support system dedicated to preventive conservation when the following barriers are overcome: 1) simultaneous measurement of a wide range of environmental parameters in order to detect a larger number of undesired situations; 2) development of an algorithm to perform reproducible indoor air quality assessments; and 3) transformation of the air quality assessment into a graph that can be read intuitively without causing a wide variation of interpretations among stakeholders. An important aspect of the decision support system is that it reduces several sources of uncertainty that hamper reliable indoor air quality assessments. The possibilities of such a system are illustrated with a measurement campaign in a church where a heating system has been installed and used for the first time. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000459506300002 | Publication Date | 2019-02-20 | |
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| ISSN | 2190-5444 | 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:157817 | Serial | 7756 | ||
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| Author | Rutten, I.; Safdar, S.; Ven, K.; Daems, D.; Spasic, D.; Lammertyn, J. | ||||
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A DNA nanotechnology toolbox for mix-and-match biosensor design | Type | P3 Proceeding | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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| Keywords | P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:166107 | Serial | 7819 | ||
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| Author | Kim, Y.; Che, F.; Jo, J.W.; Choi, J.; de Arquer, F.P.G.; Voznyy, O.; Sun, B.; Kim, J.; Choi, M.-J.; Quintero-Bermudez, R.; Fan, F.; Tan, C.S.; Bladt, E.; Walters, G.; Proppe, A.H.; Zou, C.; Yuan, H.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Hoogland, S.; Sargent, E.H. | ||||
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A Facet-Specific Quantum Dot Passivation Strategy for Colloid Management and Efficient Infrared Photovoltaics | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Advanced materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Mater |
| Volume | 31 | Issue | 31 | Pages | 1805580 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Colloidal nanocrystals combine size- and facet-dependent properties with solution processing. They offer thus a compelling suite of materials for technological applications. Their size- and facet-tunable features are studied in synthesis; however, to exploit their features in optoelectronic devices, it will be essential to translate control over size and facets from the colloid all the way to the film. Larger-diameter colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) offer the attractive possibility of harvesting infrared (IR) solar energy beyond absorption of silicon photovoltaics. These CQDs exhibit facets (nonpolar (100)) undisplayed in small-diameter CQDs; and the materials chemistry of smaller nanocrystals fails consequently to translate to materials for the short-wavelength IR regime. A new colloidal management strategy targeting the passivation of both (100) and (111) facets is demonstrated using distinct choices of cations and anions. The approach leads to narrow-bandgap CQDs with impressive colloidal stability and photoluminescence quantum yield. Photophysical studies confirm a reduction both in Stokes shift (approximate to 47 meV) and Urbach tail (approximate to 29 meV). This approach provides a approximate to 50% increase in the power conversion efficiency of IR photovoltaics compared to controls, and a approximate to 70% external quantum efficiency at their excitonic peak. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000465600000001 | Publication Date | 2019-03-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0935-9648 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 19.791 | Times cited | 74 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; Y.K., F.C., J.W.J., and J.C. contributed equally. This work was supported by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST, Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), Award No. OSR-2017-CPF-3325) and Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence program (ORF7-Ministry of Research and Innovation, Ontario Research Fund-Research Excellence Round 7). E.B. gratefully acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen). Y.K. received financial support from the DGIST R&D Programs of the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning of Korea (18-ET-01). M.B.J.R. and J.H. acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, grants nr ZW15_09-GOH6316 and G.098319N) and the Flemish government through long-term structural funding Methusalem (CASAS2, Meth/15/04). H.Y. acknowledges the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. The authors thank L. Levina, R. Wolowiec, D. Kopilovic, and E. Palmiano for their technical help over the course of this research. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 19.791 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:160392 | Serial | 5239 | ||
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| Author | Ma, R.; He, Y.; Feng, J.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Li, D. | ||||
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A facile synthesis of Ag@PdAg core-shell architecture for efficient purification of ethene feedstock | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Journal of catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 369 | Issue | Pages | 440-449 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Precise control of elemental configurations within multimetallic nanoparticles could enable access to functional nanomaterials with significant performance benefits. Here, we present a one-pot synthesis of supported Ag@PdAg core-shell catalyst with an ordered PdAg alloy shell and an Ag core. Both the relative reduction potential and ratio of metal precursors are essential for this synthesis strategy. The distinguished properties of Ag@PdAg, particularly the electronic structure, indicates the existence of electron modification not only between Pd and Ag on PdAg shell, but between Ag core and alloy shell. The Ag@PdAg catalyst displays 97% ethene yield in the partial hydrogenation of acetylene, which is 2.0 and 8.1 times that of over PdAg alloy and pure Pd catalysts, and this is the most selective catalyst reported to data under industrial evaluation conditions. Moreover, this core-shell structure exhibits preferable stability with comparison to PdAg alloy catalyst. The facile synthesis of core-shell architecture with alloy shell structure provides a new platform for efficient catalytic transfer of chemical resource. (C) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000460711700045 | Publication Date | 2018-12-11 | |
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| ISSN | 0021-9517 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:181261 | Serial | 6848 | ||
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| Author | Zeng, C.Y.; Cao, S.; Li, Y.Y.; Zhao, Z.X.; Yao, X.Y.; Ma, X.; Zhang, X.P. | ||||
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A hidden single-stage martensitic transformation from B2 parent phase to B19 ' martensite phase in an aged Ni51Ti49 alloy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Materials letters | Abbreviated Journal | Mater Lett |
| Volume | 253 | Issue | 253 | Pages | 99-101 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The aged Ni-rich NiTi shape memory alloys (SMAs) exhibit the multi-stage martensitic transformation (MMT), which has important influences on functional properties and practical applications of the NiTi SMAs. A hidden single-stage martensitic transformation from B2 parent phase to B19' martensite phase is found in an aged Ni51Ti49 alloy, which happens concurrently with a commonly observed two-stage martensitic transformation B2-R-B19' (R: martensite phase) and actually composes one stage of a multi-stage martensitic transformation (MMT) together with the two-stage one. B2-B19' martensitic transformation occurs in the NiTi matrix containing Ni4Ti3 precipitates with relatively large inter-particle space, while B2-R-B19' transformation takes place in the NiTi matrix with Ni4Ti3 precipitates having relatively small inter-particle space. (C) 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000482629500025 | Publication Date | 2019-06-17 | |
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| ISSN | 0167-577x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.572 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | ; This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province under Grant Nos. 2018B0303110012 and 2017A030313323, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 51401081 and 51571092. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.572 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162764 | Serial | 5381 | ||
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| Author | Meysman, F.J.R.; Cornelissen, R.; Trashin, S.; Bonne, R.; Hidalgo-Martinez, S.; van der Veen, J.; Blom, C.J.; Karman, C.; Hou, J.-L.; Eachambadi, R.T.; Geelhoed, J.S.; De Wael, K.; Beaumont, H.J.E.; Cleuren, B.; Valcke, R.; van der Zant, H.S.J.; Boschker, H.T.S.; Manca, J.V. | ||||
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A highly conductive fibre network enables centimetre-scale electron transport in multicellular cable bacteria | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Nature communications | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Commun |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 4120 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Biological electron transport is classically thought to occur over nanometre distances, yet recent studies suggest that electrical currents can run along centimetre-long cable bacteria. The phenomenon remains elusive, however, as currents have not been directly measured, nor have the conductive structures been identified. Here we demonstrate that cable bacteria conduct electrons over centimetre distances via highly conductive fibres embedded in the cell envelope. Direct electrode measurements reveal nanoampere currents in intact filaments up to 10.1 mm long (>2000 adjacent cells). A network of parallel periplasmic fibres displays a high conductivity (up to 79 S cm(-1)), explaining currents measured through intact filaments. Conductance rapidly declines upon exposure to air, but remains stable under vacuum, demonstrating that charge transfer is electronic rather than ionic. Our finding of a biological structure that efficiently guides electrical currents over long distances greatly expands the paradigm of biological charge transport and could enable new bio-electronic applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000485216900006 | Publication Date | 2019-09-11 | |
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| ISSN | 2041-1723 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 12.124 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This research was financially supported by the European Research Council under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013) through ERC Grant 306933 (F.J.R.M.), the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO project grant G031416N), and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (VICI grant 016.VICI.170.072 to F.J.R.M.). H.J.E.B., C.J.B. and H.S.J.Z. were supported by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO/OCW), as part of the Frontiers of Nanoscience program. R.B. is supported by an 'aspirant' grant from Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). We thank Laurine Burdorf (UAntwerpen) for help with Thiothrix cultivation, Marlies Nijemeisland (Faculty of Aerospace, TU Delft) for assistance with Raman microscopy, and Jan D'Haen (UHasselt) and Renaat Dasseville (UGent) for help with EM imaging. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.124 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162795 | Serial | 5451 | ||
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| Author | Thomassen, G.; Van Dael, M.; You, F.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
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A multi-objective optimization-extended techno-economic assessment : exploring the optimal microalgal-based value chain | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Green Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Green Chem |
| Volume | 21 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 5945-5959 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | The use of fossil-based products induces a large environmental burden. To lighten this burden, green technologies are required that can replace their fossil-based counterparts. To enable the development of economically viable green technologies, an optimization towards both economic and environmental objectives is required. To perform this multi-objective optimization (MOO), the environmental techno-economic assessment (ETEA) methodology is extended towards a MOO-extended ETEA. The development of this MOO-extended ETEA is the main objective of this manuscript. As an example of a green technology, the concept of microalgae biorefineries is used as a case study to illustrate the MOO-extended ETEA. According to the results, all optimal value chains include open pond cultivation, a membrane for medium recycling and spray drying. The optimal economic value chain uses Nannochloropsis sp. in a one-stage cultivation to produce fish larvae feed, while the optimal environmental design uses Dunaliella salina or Haematococcus pluvialis to produce carotenoids and fertilizer or energy products, by means of anaerobic digestion or gasification. The crucial parameters for both environmental and economic feasibility are the content, price and reference impact of the main end product, the growth parameters and the biomass and carotenoid recovery efficiency alongside the different process steps. By identifying the economic and environmentally optimal algal-based value chain and the crucial drivers, the MOO-extended ETEA provides insights on how algae-based value chains can be developed in the most economic and environmentally-friendly way. For example, the inclusion of a medium recycling step to lower the water and salt consumption is required in all Pareto-optimal scenarios. Another major insight is the requirement of high-value products such as carotenoids or specialty food to obtain and economically and environmentally feasible algal-based value chain. Due to the modular nature of the MOO-extended ETEA, multiple processes can be included or excluded from the superstructure. Although this case study is limited to current microalgae biorefinery technologies, the MOO-extended ETEA can also be used to assess the economic and environmental effect of more innovative technologies. This way, the MOO-extended ETEA provides a methodology to assess the economic and environmental potential of innovative green technologies and shorten their time-to-market. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000493077100016 | Publication Date | 2019-10-01 | |
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| ISSN | 1463-9262; 1463-9270 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 9.125 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.125 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:164296 | Serial | 6230 | ||
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| Author | Heyne, M.H.; Marinov, D.; Braithwaite, N.; Goodyear, A.; de Marneffe, J.-F.; Cooke, M.; Radu, I.; Neyts, E.C.; De Gendt, S. | ||||
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A route towards the fabrication of 2D heterostructures using atomic layer etching combined with selective conversion | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | 2D materials | Abbreviated Journal | 2D Mater |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 035030 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Heterostructures of low-dimensional semiconducting materials, such as transition metal dichalcogenides (MX2), are promising building blocks for future electronic and optoelectronic devices. The patterning of one MX2 material on top of another one is challenging due to their structural similarity. This prevents an intrinsic etch stop when conventional anisotropic dry etching processes are used. An alternative approach consist in a two-step process, where a sacrificial silicon layer is pre-patterned with a low damage plasma process, stopping on the underlying MoS2 film. The pre-patterned layer is used as sacrificial template for the formation of the top WS2 film. This study describes the optimization of a cyclic Ar/Cl-2 atomic layer etch process applied to etch silicon on top of MoS2, with minimal damage, followed by a selective conversion of the patterned Si into WS2. The impact of the Si atomic layer etch towards the MoS2 is evaluated: in the ion energy range used for this study, MoS2 removal occurs in the over-etch step over 1-2 layers, leading to the appearance of MoOx but without significant lattice distortions to the remaining layers. The combination of Si atomic layer etch, on top of MoS2, and subsequent Si-to-WS2 selective conversion, allows to create a WS2/MoS2 heterostructure, with clear Raman signals and horizontal lattice alignment. These results demonstrate a scalable, transfer free method to achieve horizontally individually patterned heterostacks and open the route towards wafer-level processing of 2D materials. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000468335500004 | Publication Date | 2019-04-23 | |
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| ISSN | 2053-1583 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 6.937 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.937 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:160229 | Serial | 5266 | ||
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| Author | Quaglia, G.; Joris, I.; Broekx, S.; Desmet, N.; Koopmans, K.; Vandaele, K.; Seuntjens, P. | ||||
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A spatial approach to identify priority areas for pesticide pollution mitigation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Journal of environmental management | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 246 | Issue | Pages | 583-593 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Identifying priority areas is an essential step in developing management strategies to reduce pesticide loads in surface water. A spatially explicit model-based approach was developed to detect priority areas for diffuse pesticide pollution at catchment scale. The method uses available datasets and considers different pesticide pathways in the environment post-application. The approach was applied in a catchment area in SE Flanders (Belgium) as a case study. Calculated risk areas were obtained using detailed landscape data and combining pesticide emissions and hydrological connectivity. The risk areas obtained were further compared with an alternative observation-based method, developed specifically for this study site that includes long-term field observations and local expert knowledge. Both methods equally classified 50% of the areas. The impact of crop rotation on the calculated risk was analysed. High-risk areas were identified and added to a cumulative map over all five years to evaluate temporal variations. The model-based approach was used for the initial identification of risk areas at the study site. The tool helps to prioritise zones and detect particular fields to target landscape mitigation measures to reduce diffuse pesticide pollution reaching surface water bodies. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000482246700058 | Publication Date | 2019-06-13 | |
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| ISSN | 0301-4797 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162789 | Serial | 7398 | ||
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| Author | Dabral, A.; Lu, A.K.A.; Chiappe, D.; Houssa, M.; Pourtois, G. | ||||
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A systematic study of various 2D materials in the light of defect formation and oxidation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Physical chemistry, chemical physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Chem Chem Phys |
| Volume | 21 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 1089-1099 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The thermodynamic aspects of various 2D materials are explored using Density Functional Theory (DFT). Various metal chalcogenides (MX2, M = metal, chalcogen X = S, Se, Te) are investigated with respect to their interaction and stability under different ambient conditions met in the integration process of a transistor device. Their interaction with high- dielectrics is also addressed, in order to assess their possible integration in Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) field effect transistors. 2D materials show promise for high performance nanoelectronic devices, but the presence of defects (vacancies, grain boundaries,...) can significantly impact their electronic properties. To assess the impact of defects, their enthalpies of formation and their signature levels in the density of states have been studied. We find, consistently with literature reports, that chalcogen vacancies are the most likely source of defects. It is shown that while pristine 2D materials are in general stable whenever set in contact with different ambient atmospheres, the presence of defective sites affects the electronic properties of the 2D materials to varying degrees. We observe that all the 2D materials studied in the present work show strong reactivity towards radical oxygen plasma treatments while reactivity towards other common gas phase chemical such as O-2 and H2O and groups present at the high- surface varies significantly between species. While energy band-gaps, effective masses and contact resistivities are key criteria in selection of 2D materials for scaled CMOS and tunneling based devices, the phase and ambient stabilities might also play a very important role in the development of reliable nanoelectronic applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000456147000009 | Publication Date | 2018-12-19 | |
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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 | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.123 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:156715 | Serial | 5267 | ||
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| Author | Smolders, S.; Willhammar, T.; Krajnc, A.; Şentosun, K.; Wharmby, M.T.; Lomachenko, K.A.; Bals, S.; Mali, G.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; De Vos, D.E.; Bueken, B. | ||||
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A titanium(IV)-based metal-organic framework featuring defect-rich Ti-O sheets as an oxidative desulfurization catalyst | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | Angew Chem Int Edit |
| Volume | 58 | Issue | 58 | Pages | 9160-9165 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | While titanium-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely studied for their (photo) catalytic potential, only a few Ti-IV MOFs have been reported owing to the high reactivity of the employed titanium precursors. The synthesis of COK-47 is now presented, the first Ti carboxylate MOF based on sheets of (TiO6)-O-IV octahedra, which can be synthesized with a range of different linkers. COK-47 can be synthesized as an inherently defective nanoparticulate material, rendering it a highly efficient catalyst for the oxidation of thiophenes. Its structure was determined by continuous rotation electron diffraction and studied in depth by X-ray total scattering, EXAFS, and solid-state NMR. Furthermore, its photoactivity was investigated by electron paramagnetic resonance and demonstrated by catalytic photodegradation of rhodamine 6G. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000476691200034 | Publication Date | 2019-05-06 | |
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| ISSN | 1433-7851; 0570-0833 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 11.994 | Times cited | 97 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ; S.S., B.B., and D.E.D.V. gratefully acknowledge the FWO for funding (Aspirant grant, postdoctoral grant, project funding). T.W. acknowledges a grant from the Swedish research council (VR, 2014-06948). He acknowledges financial support from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation through the project grant 3DEM-NATUR (no. 2012.0112) as well as for purchasing the TEMs. A.K. and G.M. acknowledge the financial support from the Slovenian Research Agency (research core funding No. P1-0021 and project No. N1-0079). We thank beamline I15-1 (XPDF), Diamond Light Source, for collection of X-ray total scattering data as part of the in-house research program (M.T.W.). A. Venier and O. Mathon are kindly acknowledged for the help during the XAS experiment at BM23 beamline of ESRF. We thank C. Lamberti and L. Braglia for providing the reference EXAFS spectrum of anatase. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.994 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:161932 | Serial | 5382 | ||
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| Author | Yuan, S.; Pu, Z.; Zhou, H.; Yu, J.; Amiinu, I.S.; Zhu, J.; Liang, Q.; Yang, J.; He, D.; Hu, Z.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Mu, S. | ||||
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A universal synthesis strategy for single atom dispersed cobalt/metal clusters heterostructure boosting hydrogen evolution catalysis at all pH values | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Nano energy | Abbreviated Journal | Nano Energy |
| Volume | 59 | Issue | 59 | Pages | 472-480 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The development of a stable, efficient and economic catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) of water splitting is one of the most hopeful approaches to confront the environmental and energy crisis. A two-step method is employed to obtain metal clusters (Ru, N, Pd etc.) combining single cobalt atoms anchored on nitrogen-doped carbon (Ru/Pt/Pd@Co-SAs/N-C). Based on the synergistic effect between Ru clusters and single cobalt atoms, Ru@Co-SAs/N-C exhibits an outstanding HER electrocatalytic activity. Specifically, Ru@Co-SAs/N-C only needs 7 mV overpotential at 10 mA cm(-2) in 1 M KOH solution, which is much better than commercial 20 wt% PVC (40 mV) catalyst. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further reveal the synergy effect between surface Ru nanoclusters and Co-SAs/N-C toward hydrogen adsorption for HER. Additionally, Ru@CoSAs/N-C also exhibits excellent catalytic ability and durability under acidic and neutral media. The present study opens a new avenue towards the design of metal clusters/single cobalt atoms heterostructures with outstanding performance toward HER and beyond. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000463032200051 | Publication Date | 2019-02-25 | |
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| ISSN | 2211-2855 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 12.343 | Times cited | 33 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 01.11.2019 |
| Notes | ; S.Y., Z.P. and H.Z. contributed equally to this work. This work was financed by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51372186, 51672204, 51701146) and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (WUT: 2017III055, 2018III039GX, 2018IVA095). We express heartfelt thanks to Prof. Gaoke Zhang for the supply of computational resources in the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.343 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:159330 | Serial | 5240 | ||
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| Author | Choudhary, K.; Bercx, M.; Jiang, J.; Pachter, R.; Lamoen, D.; Tavazza, F. | ||||
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Accelerated Discovery of Efficient Solar Cell Materials Using Quantum and Machine-Learning Methods | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
| Volume | 31 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 5900-5908 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Solar energy plays an important role in solving serious environmental problems and meeting the high energy demand. However, the lack of suitable materials hinders further progress of this technology. Here, we present the largest inorganic solar cell material search till date using density functional theory (DFT) and machine-learning approaches. We calculated the spectroscopic limited maximum efficiency (SLME) using the Tran−Blaha-modified Becke−Johnson potential for 5097 nonmetallic materials and identified 1997 candidates with an SLME higher than 10%, including 934 candidates with a suitable convex-hull stability and an effective carrier mass. Screening for two-dimensional-layered cases, we found 58 potential materials and performed G0W0 calculations on a subset to estimate the prediction uncertainty. As the above DFT methods are still computationally expensive, we developed a high accuracy machine-learning model to prescreen efficient materials and applied it to over a million materials. Our results provide a general framework and universal strategy for the design of high-efficiency solar cell materials. The data and tools are publicly distributed at: https://www.ctcms.nist.gov/~knc6/JVASP.html, https://www. ctcms.nist.gov/jarvisml/, https://jarvis.nist.gov/, and https://github.com/usnistgov/jarvis. |
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| Language | Wos | 000480826900060 | Publication Date | 2019-08-13 | |
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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 | 6 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.466 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:161814 | Serial | 5291 | ||
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| Author | Siriwardane, E.M.D.; Demiroglu, I.; Sevik, C.; Cakir, D. | ||||
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Achieving Fast Kinetics and Enhanced Li Storage Capacity for Ti3C2O2 by Intercalation of Quinone Molecules | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | ACS applied energy materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 2 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 1251-1258 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Using first-principles calculations, we demonstrated that high lithium storage capacity and fast kinetics are achieved for Ti3C2O2 by preintercalating organic molecules. As a proof-of-concept, two different quinone molecules, namely 1,4-benzoquinone (C6H4O2) and tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone (C6F4O2) were selected as the molecular linkers to demonstrate the feasibility of this interlayer engineering strategy for energy storage. As compared to Ti3C2O2 bilayer without linker molecules, our pillared structures facilitate a much faster ion transport, promising a higher charge/discharge rate for Li. For example, while the diffusion barrier of a single Li ion within pristine Ti3C2O2 bilayer is at least 1.0 eV, it becomes 0.3 eV in pillared structures, which is comparable and even lower than that of commercial materials. At high Li concentrations, the calculated diffusion barriers are as low as 0.4 eV. Out-of-plane migration of Li ions is hindered due to large barrier energy with a value of around 1-1.35 eV. Concerning storage capacity, we can only intercalate one monolayer of Li within pristine Ti3C2O2 bilayer. In contrast, pillared structures offer significantly higher storage capacity. Our calculations showed that at least two layers of Li can be intercalated between Ti3C2O2 layers without forming bulk Li and losing the pillared structure upon Li loading/unloading. A small change in the in-plane lattice parameters (<0.5%) and volume (<1.0%) and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations prove the stability of the pillared structures against Li intercalation and thermal effects. Intercalated molecules avoid the large contraction/expansion of the whole structure, which is one of the key problems in electrochemical energy storage. Pillared structures allow us to realize electrodes with high capacity and fast kinetics. Our results open new research paths for improving the performance of not only MXenes but also other layered materials for supercapacitor and battery applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000459948900037 | Publication Date | 2019-01-04 | |
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| ISSN | 2574-0962 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:193759 | Serial | 7414 | ||
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| Author | Torre, I.; de Castro, L.V.; Van Duppen, B.; Barcons Ruiz, D.; Peeters, F.M.; Koppens, F.H.L.; Polini, M. | ||||
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Acoustic plasmons at the crossover between the collisionless and hydrodynamic regimes in two-dimensional electron liquids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
| Volume | 99 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 144307 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Hydrodynamic flow in two-dimensional electron systems has so far been probed only by dc transport and scanning gate microscopy measurements. In this work we discuss theoretically signatures of the hydrodynamic regime in near-field optical microscopy. We analyze the dispersion of acoustic plasmon modes in two-dimensional electron liquids using a nonlocal conductivity that takes into account the effects of (momentumconserving) electron-electron collisions, (momentum-relaxing) electron-phonon and electron-impurity collisions, and many-body interactions beyond the celebrated random phase approximation. We derive the dispersion and, most importantly, the damping of acoustic plasmon modes and their coupling to a near-field probe, identifying key experimental signatures of the crossover between collisionless and hydrodynamic regimes. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000465160000003 | Publication Date | 2019-04-18 | |
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| ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This work has been sponsored by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 785219 “Graphene Core2” and via the European Research Council (ERC) Grant Agreement No. 786285. B.V.D. is supported by a post-doctoral fellowship of the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). F.H.L.K. acknowledges financial support from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, through the “ Severo Ochoa” Programme for Centres of Excellence in R&D (SEV-2015-0522), support by Fundacio Cellex Barcelona, Generalitat de Catalunya through the CERCA program, and the Mineco grant Plan Nacional (FIS2016-81044-P) and the Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) 2017 SGR 1656. F.M.P. and L.V.d.C. were supported by the Methusalem Program of the Flemish Government. We thank Niels Hesp and Hanan Hertzig Sheinfux for useful discussions. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:159333 | Serial | 5193 | ||
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| Author | Bafekry, A.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Shayesteh, S.F.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
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Adsorption of molecules on C3N nanosheet : a first-principles calculations | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Chemical physics | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Phys |
| Volume | 526 | Issue | 526 | Pages | 110442 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Using first-principles calculations we investigate the interaction of various molecules, including H-2, N-2, CO, CO2, H2O, H2S, NH3, CH4 with a C3N nanosheet. Due to the weaker interaction between H-2, N-2, CO, CO2, H2O, H2S, NH3, and CH4 molecules with C3N, the adsorption energy is small and does not yield any significant distortion of the C3N lattice and the molecules are physisorbed. Calculated charge transfer shows that these molecules act as weak donors. However, adsorption of O-2, NO, NO2 and SO2 molecules are chemisorbed, they receive electrons from C3N and act as a strong acceptor. They interact strongly through hybridizing its frontier orbitals with the p-orbital of C3N, modifying the electronic structure of C3N. Our theoretical studies indicate that C3N-based sensor has a high potential for O-2, NO, NO2 and SO2 molecules detection. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000481606000006 | Publication Date | 2019-07-09 | |
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| ISSN | 0301-0104 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.767 | Times cited | 46 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (NRF-2017R1A2B2011989). In addition, this work was supported by the FLAG-ERA project 2DTRANS and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.767 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:161779 | Serial | 5405 | ||
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| Author | Koch, K.; Samson, R.; Denys, S. | ||||
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Aerodynamic characterisation of green wall vegetation based on plant morphology : an experimental and computational fluid dynamics approach | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Biosystems engineering | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 178 | Issue | Pages | 34-51 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | The installation of urban green infrastructure, particularly green walls, has proven to be an effective strategy for the mitigation of particulate matter (PM) pollution and the urban heat island effect. For the interaction between vegetation, PM and the local microclimate, wind flow is the main driving force. In order to investigate these interactions in detail, it is important to know how air flows through vegetation. This study proposes a method based on the DarcyForchheimer equation, where vegetation is considered as a porous medium and several plant species and the effects of plant morphological characteristics are examined both experimentally and using computer simulations. Results showed that the DarcyForchheimer model is a simple and robust way to describe air flow through vegetation regardless of its morphology. This research provides a new vision on studying aerodynamic properties of vegetation in relation to their morphology and provides opportunities for model the interaction between vegetation and its environment. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000456902300003 | Publication Date | 2018-11-22 | |
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| ISSN | 1537-5110 | 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:155994 | Serial | 7421 | ||
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| Author | Demiroglu, I.; Peeters, F.M.; Gulseren, O.; Cakir, D.; Sevik, C. | ||||
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Alkali metal intercalation in MXene/graphene heterostructures : a new platform for ion battery applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | The journal of physical chemistry letters | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem Lett |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 727-734 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | The adsorption and diffusion of Na, K, and Ca atoms on MXene/graphene heterostructures of MXene systems Sc2C(OH)(2), Ti2CO2, and V2CO2 are systematically investigated by using first-principles methods. We found that alkali metal intercalation is energetically favorable and thermally stable for Ti2CO2/graphene and V2CO2/graphene heterostructures but not for Sc2C(OH)(2). Diffusion kinetics calculations showed the advantage of MXene/graphene heterostructures over sole MXene systems as the energy barriers are halved for the considered alkali metals. Low energy barriers are found for Na and K ions, which are promising for fast charge/discharge rates. Calculated voltage profiles reveal that estimated high capacities can be fully achieved for Na ion in V2CO2/graphene and Ti2CO2/graphene heterostructures. Our results indicate that Ti2CO2/graphene and V2CO2/graphene electrode materials are very promising for Na ion battery applications. The former could be exploited for low voltage applications while the latter will be more appropriate for higher voltages. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000459948800005 | Publication Date | 2019-01-30 | |
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| ISSN | 1948-7185 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 9.353 | Times cited | 67 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; We acknowledge the support from the TUBITAK (116F080) and the BAGEP Award of the Science Academy. Part of this work was supported by the FLAG -ERA project TRANS-2D-TMD. A part of this work was supported by University of North Dakota Early Career Award (Grant number: 20622-4000-02624). We also acknowledge financial support from ND EPSCoR through NSF grant OIA-1355466. Computational resources were provided by the High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TRGrid e-Infrastructure) of TUBITAK ULAKBIM, the National Center for High Performance Computing (UHeM) of Istanbul Technical University, and Computational Research Center (HPC Linux cluster) at the University of North Dakota. This work was performed, in part, at the Center for Nanoscale Materials, a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility, and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, under contract no. DE-AC02-06CH11357. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.353 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:158618 | Serial | 5194 | ||
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| Author | Cautaerts, N.; Delville, R.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
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ALPHABETA: a dedicated open-source tool for calculating TEM stage tilt angles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Journal of microscopy | Abbreviated Journal | J Microsc-Oxford |
| Volume | 273 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 189-198 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000458426100004 | Publication Date | 2018-12-24 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-2720 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.692 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ENGIE Ph.D. sponsorship, 2015-AC-007 – BSUEZ6900 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.692 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:157474 | Serial | 5163 | ||
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| Author | Michielsen, I.; Uytdenhouwen, Y.; Bogaerts, A.; Meynen, V. | ||||
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Altering conversion and product selectivity of dry reforming of methane in a dielectric barrier discharge by changing the dielectric packing material | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Catalysts | Abbreviated Journal | Catalysts |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 51 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | We studied the influence of dense, spherical packing materials, with different chemical compositions, on the dry reforming of methane (DRM) in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor. Although not catalytically activated, a vast effect on the conversion and product selectivity could already be observed, an influence which is often neglected when catalytically activated plasma packing materials are being studied. The alpha-Al2O3 packing material of 2.0-2.24 mm size yields the highest total conversion (28%), as well as CO2 (23%) and CH4 (33%) conversion and a high product fraction towards CO (similar to 70%) and ethane (similar to 14%), together with an enhanced CO/H-2 ratio of 9 in a 4.5 mm gap DBD at 60 W and 23 kHz. gamma-Al2O3 is only slightly less active in total conversion (22%) but is even more selective in products formed than alpha-Al2O3 BaTiO3 produces substantially more oxygenated products than the other packing materials but is the least selective in product fractions and has a clear negative impact on CO2 conversion upon addition of CH4. Interestingly, when comparing to pure CO2 splitting and when evaluating differences in products formed, significantly different trends are obtained for the packing materials, indicating a complex impact of the presence of CH4 and the specific nature of the packing materials on the DRM process. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000459732000051 | Publication Date | 2019-01-10 | |
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| ISSN | 2073-4344 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.082 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.082 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:158666 | Serial | 5268 | ||
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| Author | Yao, X. | ||||
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An advanced TEM study on quantification of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in low temperature aged Ni-Ti shape memory alloy | Type | Doctoral thesis | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 149 p. | ||
| Keywords | Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:164987 | Serial | 6284 | ||
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| Author | Kulkarni, S.; Gonzalez-Quiroga, A.; Nuñez, M.; Schuerewegen, C.; Perreault, P.; Goel, C.; Heynderickx, G.J.; Van Geem, K.M.; Marin, G.B. | ||||
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An experimental and numerical study of the suppression of jets, counterflow, and backflow in vortex units | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | AIChE journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 65 | Issue | 8 | Pages | e16614-13 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Vortex units are commonly considered for various single and multiphase applications due to their process intensification capabilities. The transition from gas‐only flow to gas–solid flow remains largely unexplored nonetheless. During this transition, primary flow phenomenon, jets, and secondary flow phenomena, counterflow and backflow, are substantially reduced, before a rotating solids bed is established. This transitional flow regime is referred to as the vortex suppression regime. In the present work, this flow transition is identified and validated through experimental and computational studies in two vortex units with a scale differing by a factor of 2, using spherical aluminum and alumina particles. This experimental data supports the proposed theoretical particle monolayer solids loading that allows estimation of vortex suppression regime solids capacity for any vortex unit. It is shown that the vortex suppression regime is established at a solids loading theoretically corresponding to a monolayer being formed in the unit for 1g‐Geldart D‐ and 1g‐Geldart B‐type particles. The model closely agrees with experimental vortex suppression range for both aluminum and alumina particles. The model, as well as the experimental data, shows that the flow suppression regime depends on unit dimensions, particle diameter, and particle density but is independent of gas flow rate. This combined study, based on experimental and computational data and on a theoretical model, reveals the vortex suppression to be one of the basic operational parameters to study flow in a vortex unit and that a simple monolayer model allows to estimate the needed solids loading for any vortex device to induce this flow transition. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000474620800026 | Publication Date | 2019-04-19 | |
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| ISSN | 0001-1541 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162121 | Serial | 7945 | ||
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| Author | Boumahdi, M.; El Amrani, C.; Denys, S. | ||||
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An innovative air purification method and neural network algorithm applied to urban streets | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | International journal of embedded and real-time communication systems | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1-19 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | In the present work, multiphysics modeling was used to investigate the feasibility of a photocatalysis-based outdoor air purifying solution that could be used in high polluted streets, especially street canyons. The article focuses on the use of a semi-active photocatalysis in the surfaces of the street as a solution to remove anthropogenic pollutants from the air. The solution is based on lamellae arranged horizontally on the wall of the street, coated with a photocatalyst (TiO2), lightened with UV light, with a dimension of 8 cm × 48 cm × 1 m. Fans were used in the system to create airflow. A high purification percentage was obtained. An artificial neural network (ANN) was used to predict the optimal purification method based on previous simulations, to design purification strategies considering the energy cost. The ANN was used to forecast the amount of purified with a feed-forward neural network and a backpropagation algorithm to train the model. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2019-09-20 | ||
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| ISSN | 978-1-5225-7199-5 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162595 | Serial | 8103 | ||
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| Author | Sabzalipour, A.; Partoens, B. | ||||
| Title |
Anomalous Hall effect in magnetic topological insulators : semiclassical framework | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
| Volume | 100 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 035419 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | The anomalous Hall effect (AHE) is studied on the surface of a 3D magnetic topological insulator. By applying a modified semiclassical framework, all three contributions to the AHE, the Berry curvature effect, the side jump effect and the skew scattering effects are systematically treated, and analytical expressions for the conductivities are obtained in terms of the Fermi level, the spatial orientation of the surface magnetization and the concentration of magnetic and nonmagnetic impurities. We demonstrate that the AHE can change sign by altering the orientation of the surface magnetization, the concentration of the impurities and also the position of the Fermi level, in agreement with recent experimental observations. We show how each contribution to the AHE, or even the whole AHE, can be turned off by properly adjusting the given parameters. For example, one can turn off the anomalous hall conductivity in a system with in-plane magnetization by pushing the system into the fully metallic regime. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000475499200007 | Publication Date | 2019-07-15 | |
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| ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:161219 | Serial | 5406 | ||
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| Author | Rezaei, F.; Vanraes, P.; Nikiforov, A.; Morent, R.; De Geyter, N. | ||||
| Title |
Applications of plasma-liquid systems : a review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Materials | Abbreviated Journal | Materials |
| Volume | 12 | Issue | 17 | Pages | 2751 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma-liquid systems have attracted increasing attention in recent years, owing to their high potential in material processing and nanoscience, environmental remediation, sterilization, biomedicine, and food applications. Due to the multidisciplinary character of this scientific field and due to its broad range of established and promising applications, an updated overview is required, addressing the various applications of plasma-liquid systems till now. In the present review, after a brief historical introduction on this important research field, the authors aimed to bring together a wide range of applications of plasma-liquid systems, including nanomaterial processing, water analytical chemistry, water purification, plasma sterilization, plasma medicine, food preservation and agricultural processing, power transformers for high voltage switching, and polymer solution treatment. Although the general understanding of plasma-liquid interactions and their applications has grown significantly in recent decades, it is aimed here to give an updated overview on the possible applications of plasma-liquid systems. This review can be used as a guide for researchers from different fields to gain insight in the history and state-of-the-art of plasma-liquid interactions and to obtain an overview on the acquired knowledge in this field up to now. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000488880300104 | Publication Date | 2019-08-27 | |
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| ISSN | 1996-1944 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.654 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.654 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:163805 | Serial | 6285 | ||
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| Author | Gorbanev, Y.; Golda, J.; Gathen, V.S.; Bogaerts, A | ||||
| Title |
Applications of the COST Plasma Jet: More than a Reference Standard | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Plasma | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma |
| Volume | 2 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 316-327 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The rapid advances in the field of cold plasma research led to the development of many plasma jets for various purposes. The COST plasma jet was created to set a comparison standard between different groups in Europe and the world. Its physical and chemical properties are well studied, and diagnostics procedures are developed and benchmarked using this jet. In recent years, it has been used for various research purposes. Here, we present a brief overview of the reported applications of the COST plasma jet. Additionally, we discuss the chemistry of the plasma-liquid systems with this plasma jet, and the properties that make it an indispensable system for plasma research. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2019-07-12 | ||
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| ISSN | 2571-6182 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | We would like to thank Deborah O’Connell (York Plasma Institute, Department of Physics, University of York, United Kingdom) and Angela Privat-Maldonado (PLASMANT, University of Antwerp) for useful discussions. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:161628 | Serial | 5287 | ||
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| Author | Esguerra, J.L.; Krook, J.; Svensson, N.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
| Title |
Assessing the economic potential of landfill mining : review and recommendations | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Detritus | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Volume 08 - December 2019 | Issue | Volume 08 - December 2019 | Pages | 1 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | As landfill mining (LFM) gains public attention, systematic assessment of its economic potential is deemed necessary. The aim of this review is to critically analyze the usefulness and validity of previous economic assessments of LFM. Following the life cycle costing (LCC) framework, (i) the employed methods based on goal and scope, technical parameters and data inventory, and modelling choices were contrasted with respect to (ii) the synthesized main findings based on net profitability and economic performance drivers. Results showed that the selected studies (n=15) are mostly case study-specific and concluded that LFM has a weak economic potential, hinting at the importance of favorable market and regulation settings. However, several method issues are apparent as costs and revenues are accounted at different levels of aggregation, scope and scale-from process to sub-process level, from private to societal economics, and from laboratory to pilot-scale, respectively. Moreover, despite the inherent large uncertainties, more than half of the studies did not perform any uncertainty or sensitivity analyses posing validity issues. Consequently, this also limits the usefulness of results as individual case studies and as a collective, towards a generic understanding of LFM economics. Irrespective of case study-specific or generic aims, this review recommends that future assessments should be learning-oriented. That is, uncovering granular information about what builds up the net profitability of LFM, to be able to systematically determine promising paths for the development of cost-efficient projects. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000504065300011 | Publication Date | 2019-12-23 | |
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| ISSN | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | ||
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | ; This study has received funding from the European Training Network for Resource Recovery Through Enhanced Landfill Mining (NEW-MINE, Grant Agreement No 721185) under the European Union's EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:165758 | Serial | 6153 | ||
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