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Van De Vijver, E.; Van Meirvenne, M.; Saey, T.; Delefortrie, S.; De Smedt, P.; De Pue, J.; Seuntjens, P. |
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Combining multi-receiver electromagnetic induction and stepped frequency ground penetrating radar for industrial site investigation |
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2015 |
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European journal of soil science |
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66 |
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4 |
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688-698 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The soil at industrial sites is frequently characterized by very heterogeneous properties, which are often related to physical disturbance and contamination. A conventional approach to characterize the soil, with only a limited number of invasive observations, fails to capture the full extent of soil heterogeneity. Proximal soil sensing provides efficient tools to record spatially dense soil information. Nevertheless, because the output of most sensors is affected by more than one soil property, the simultaneous characterization of different soil properties requires the use of multiple sensors. Here, we apply multi-receiver electromagnetic induction (EMI) and stepped frequency ground penetrating radar (GPR) to survey a former gasworks site in a seaport area of Belgium. We used the EMI and GPR sensors in a motorized system to obtain densely sampled measurements of apparent electrical conductivity, apparent magnetic susceptibility and contrasts in relative dielectric permittivity. Our study shows that the sensors give detailed information on the variation in these electromagnetic soil properties. Interpretation of the variation in terms of the stratification of the soil was hampered by localized anthropogenic disturbances. However, the sensors provided complementary information that enabled the identification, discrimination and accurate location of several of these localized disturbances, including underground utility services such as electric cables, buried structures such as the remains of foundations and contamination by salts. Because these represent typical targets in industrial site investigation, we conclude that multi-receiver EMI and stepped frequency GPR provide a useful set of tools to expedite the investigation of industrial sites. |
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000357341900008 |
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2015-02-27 |
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1351-0754 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127112 |
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7684 |
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Privat-Maldonado, A.; Gorbanev, Y.; O'Connell, D.; Vann, R.; Chechik, V.; van der Woude, M.W. |
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Nontarget biomolecules alter macromolecular changes induced by bactericidal low-temperature plasma |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
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IEEE transactions on radiation and plasma medical sciences |
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2 |
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2 |
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121-128 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Low-temperature plasmas (LTPs) have a proven bactericidal activity governed by the generated reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) that target microbial cell components. However, RONS also interact with biomolecules in the environment. Here we assess the impact of these interactions upon exposure of liquid suspensions with variable organic content to an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge plasma jet. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium viability in the suspension was reduced in the absence [e. g., phosphate buffered saline (PBS)], but not in the presence of (high) organic content [Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM), DMEM supplemented with foetal calf serum, and Lysogeny Broth]. The reduced viability of LTP-treated bacteria in PBS correlated to a loss of membrane integrity, whereas double-strand DNA breaks could not be detected in treated single cells. The lack of bactericidal activity in solutions with high organic content correlated with a relative decrease of center dot OH and O-3/O-2(a(1)Delta g)/O, and an increase of H2O2 and NO2- in the plasma-treated solutions. These results indicate that the redox reactions of LTP-generated RONS with nontarget biomolecules resulted in a RONS composition with reduced bactericidal activity. Therefore, the chemical composition of the bacterial environment should be considered in the development of LTP for antimicrobial treatment, and may affect other biomedical applications as well. |
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000456148700007 |
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2017-10-11 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:156820 |
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Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Detailed numerical investigation of a DC sputter magnetron |
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2006 |
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IEEE transactions on plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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34 |
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3 |
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886-894 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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New York, N.Y. |
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2006-06-21 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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28 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 2006 IF: 1.144 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58198 |
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667 |
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de Bleecker, K.; Bogaerts, A.; Goedheer, W.; Gijbels, R. |
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Investigation of growth mechanisms of clusters in a silane discharge with the use of a fluid model |
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A1 Journal article |
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2004 |
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IEEE transactions on plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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32 |
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2 |
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691-698 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000222278400026 |
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2004-06-30 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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29 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 2004 IF: 1.042 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:46379 |
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1732 |
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Kong, M.; Ferreira, W.P.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Magnetic field dependence of the normal mode spectrum of a planar complex plasma cluster |
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2004 |
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IEEE transactions on plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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32 |
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2,2 |
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569-572 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000222278400007 |
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2004-06-30 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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4 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 2004 IF: 1.042 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:62453 |
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1871 |
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Herrebout, D.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Goedheer, W.J.; Vanhulsel, A. |
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A one-dimensional fluid model for an acetylene rf discharge: a study of the plasma chemistry |
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2003 |
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IEEE transactions on plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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31 |
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659-664 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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2003-08-21 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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26 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 2003 IF: 0.840 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:44021 |
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2462 |
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Yan, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. |
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Evolution of charged particle densities after laser-induced photodetachment in a strongly electronegative RF discharge |
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2002 |
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IEEE transactions on plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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30 |
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1 |
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132-133 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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2002-11-07 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 2002 IF: 1.170 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:40186 |
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1097 |
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Nelson, J.W.; Williams, I.; Johansson, T.B.; Van Grieken, R.E. |
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Elemental analysis of aerosols using proton-scattering |
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1974 |
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IEEE transactions on nuclear science |
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Ns21 |
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1 |
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618-621 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Elemental analysis for all of the light elements up through chlorine by elastic scattering of 16 MeV protons has been shown to be feasible. Basic problems associated with such measurements are discussed including kinematics, angular distribution, and sample backings. Spectra are presented for air particulate matter for both a total filter (Nuclepore) and a size fractionated air impactor (polystyrene backed) sample. The method is absolute, non destructive and can be used in conjunction with proton induced x-ray fluorescence to quantitatively analyze all elements in the same sample in minutes of time. |
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A1974S533700086 |
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2008-07-22 |
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0018-9499 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:113642 |
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7881 |
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Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. |
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Monte Carlo model for the argon ions and fast argon atoms in a radio-frequency discharge |
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1999 |
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IEEE transactions on plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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27 |
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5 |
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1406-1415 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000083453000023 |
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2002-08-24 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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15 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 1999 IF: 1.085 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:28321 |
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2197 |
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Berezhnoi, S.; Kaganovich, I.; Misina, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. |
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Semianalytical description of nonlocal secondary electrons in a radio-frequency capacitively coupled plasma at intermediate pressures |
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1999 |
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IEEE transactions plasma science |
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Ieee T Plasma Sci |
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27 |
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1339-1347 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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000083453000014 |
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2002-08-24 |
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0093-3813; |
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1.052 |
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7 |
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Most recent IF: 1.052; 1999 IF: 1.085 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:28314 |
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2980 |
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Simionovici, A.S.; Chukalina, M.; Schroer, C.; Drakopoulos, M.; Snigirev, A.; Snigireva, I.; Lengeler, B.; Janssens, K.; Adams, F. |
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High-resolution X-ray fluorescence microtomography of homogeneous samples |
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A1 Journal article |
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2000 |
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IEEE transactions on nuclear science |
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Ieee T Nucl Sci |
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47 |
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6 |
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2736-2740 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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2002-08-24 |
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0018-9499 |
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1.171 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:32403 |
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5644 |
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Arakcheeva, A.; Pattison, P.; Chapuis, G.; Rossell, M.; Filaretov, A.; Morozov, V.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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KSm(MoO4)2, an incommensurately modulated and partially disordered scheelite-like structure |
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2008 |
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Acta crystallographica: section B: structural science |
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Acta Crystallogr B |
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64 |
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Part 2 |
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160-171 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The incommensurately modulated scheelite-like KSm( MoO4)(2) structure has been refined in the monoclinic superspace group I2/b(alpha beta 0)00 by the Rietveld method on the basis of synchrotron radiation powder diffraction data. The systematic broadening of satellite reflections has been accounted for by applying anisotropic microstrain line-broadening. The microstructure has been studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The partial disorder of the K and Sm cations in the A position is best approximated by a combination of harmonic and complex crenel functions with (0.952Sm + 0.048K) and (0.952K + 0.048Sm) atomic domains. This combination yields a compositional wave distribution from {KMoO4} to {SmMoO4} observed in the ab structure projection along q. The specific features of KSm(MoO4)(2) and degree of the A-cation ordering are discussed in comparison with the previously reported structure of KNd(MoO4)(2). |
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Copenhagen |
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2008-03-28 |
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0108-7681; |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102618 |
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3539 |
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Tirry, W.; Schryvers, D.; Jorissen, K.; Lamoen, D. |
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Electron-diffraction structure refinement of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in Ni52Ti48 |
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2006 |
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Acta crystallographica: section B: structural science |
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Acta Crystallogr B |
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62 |
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6 |
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966-971 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Copenhagen |
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2006-11-16 |
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0108-7681; |
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30 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:61578 |
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923 |
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Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Single-layer and bilayer graphene superlattices: collimation, additional Dirac points and Dirac lines |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
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Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society : mathematical, physical and engineering sciences |
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Philos T R Soc A |
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368 |
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1932 |
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5499-5524 |
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We review the energy spectrum and transport properties of several types of one-dimensional superlattices (SLs) on single-layer and bilayer graphene. In single-layer graphene, for certain SL parameters an electron beam incident on an SL is highly collimated. On the other hand, there are extra Dirac points generated for other SL parameters. Using rectangular barriers allows us to find analytical expressions for the location of new Dirac points in the spectrum and for the renormalization of the electron velocities. The influence of these extra Dirac points on the conductivity is investigated. In the limit of δ-function barriers, the transmission T through and conductance G of a finite number of barriers as well as the energy spectra of SLs are periodic functions of the dimensionless strength P of the barriers, Graphic, with vF the Fermi velocity. For a KronigPenney SL with alternating sign of the height of the barriers, the Dirac point becomes a Dirac line for P = π/2+nπ with n an integer. In bilayer graphene, with an appropriate bias applied to the barriers and wells, we show that several new types of SLs are produced and two of them are similar to type I and type II semiconductor SLs. Similar to single-layer graphene SLs, extra Dirac points are found in bilayer graphene SLs. Non-ballistic transport is also considered. |
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000283660000011 |
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2010-11-01 |
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1364-503X;1471-2962; |
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2.97 |
Times cited |
64 |
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; This work was supported by IMEC, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Canadian NSERC through grant no. OGP0121756. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.97; 2010 IF: 2.459 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85597 |
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3023 |
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Evans, T.; Kiflawi, I.; Luyten, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Woods, G.S. |
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Conversion of platelets into dislocation loops and voidite formation in type IaB diamonds |
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1995 |
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Proceedings of the Royal Society of London: series A: mathematical and physical sciences |
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P Roy Soc A-Math Phy |
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449 |
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295-313 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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A1995QY10100007 |
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2006-12-18 |
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1364-5021;1471-2946; |
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Impact Factor |
2.192 |
Times cited |
32 |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY 11/104 Q1 # PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL 1/53 Q1 # |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:13314 |
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513 |
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Linek, J.; Wyszynski, M.; Müller, B.; Korinski, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Kleiner, R.; Koelle, D. |
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On the coupling of magnetic moments to superconducting quantum interference devices |
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A1 Journal article |
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2024 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
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37 |
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2 |
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025010-25012 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigate the coupling factor phi( mu) that quantifies the magnetic flux phi per magnetic moment mu of a point-like magnetic dipole that couples to a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). Representing the dipole by a tiny current-carrying (Amperian) loop, the reciprocity of mutual inductances of SQUID and Amperian loop provides an elegant way of calculating phi(mu)(r,e(mu)) vs. position r and orientation e(mu) of the dipole anywhere in space from the magnetic field B-J(r) produced by a supercurrent circulating in the SQUID loop. We use numerical simulations based on London and Ginzburg-Landau theory to calculate phi (mu) from the supercurrent density distributions in various superconducting loop geometries. We treat the far-field regime ( r greater than or similar to a= inner size of the SQUID loop) with the dipole placed on (oriented along) the symmetry axis of circular or square shaped loops. We compare expressions for phi (mu) from simple filamentary loop models with simulation results for loops with finite width w (outer size A > alpha), thickness d and London penetration depth lambda(L )and show that for thin ( d << alpha ) and narrow (w < alpha) loops the introduction of an effective loop size a(eff) in the filamentary loop-model expressions results in good agreement with simulations. For a dipole placed right in the center of the loop, simulations provide an expression phi(mu)(a,A,d,lambda(L)) that covers a wide parameter range. In the near-field regime (dipole centered at small distance z above one SQUID arm) only coupling to a single strip representing the SQUID arm has to be considered. For this case, we compare simulations with an analytical expression derived for a homogeneous current density distribution, which yields excellent agreement for lambda(L)>w,d . Moreover, we analyze the improvement of phi(mu) provided by the introduction of a narrow constriction in the SQUID arm below the magnetic dipole. |
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001145725500001 |
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2024-01-04 |
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0953-2048 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:202759 |
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9067 |
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Kenawy, A.; Magnus, W.; Milošević, M.V.; Sorée, B. |
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Electronically tunable quantum phase slips in voltage-biased superconducting rings as a base for phase-slip flux qubits |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Superconductor Science & Technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
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33 |
Issue |
12 |
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125002 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Quantum phase slips represent a coherent mechanism to couple flux states of a superconducting loop. Since their first direct observation, there have been substantial developments in building charge-insensitive quantum phase-slip circuits. At the heart of these devices is a weak link, often a nanowire, interrupting a superconducting loop. Owing to the very small cross-sectional area of such a nanowire, quantum phase slip rates in the gigahertz range can be achieved. Instead, here we present the use of a bias voltage across a superconducting loop to electrostatically induce a weak link, thereby amplifying the rate of quantum phase slips without physically interrupting the loop. Our simulations reveal that the bias voltage modulates the free energy barrier between subsequent flux states in a very controllable fashion, providing a route towards a phase-slip flux qubit with a broadly tunable transition frequency. |
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000577207000001 |
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2020-09-16 |
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0953-2048 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.6 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 3.6; 2020 IF: 2.878 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:172643 |
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6503 |
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Stafford, B.H.; Sieger, M.; Ottolinger, R.; Meledin, A.; Strickland, N.M.; Wimbush, S.C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Huehne, R.; Schultz, L. |
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Tilted BaHfO3 nanorod artificial pinning centres in REBCO films on inclined substrate deposited-MgO coated conductor templates |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
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Superconductor science and technology |
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Supercond Sci Tech |
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30 |
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5 |
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055002 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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We grow BaHfO3 (BHO) nanorods in REBa2Cu3O7-x (REBCO, RE: Gd or Y) thin films on metal tapes coated with the inclined substrate deposited (ISD)-MgO template by both electron beam physical vapour deposition and pulsed laser deposition. In both cases the nanorods are inclined by an angle of 21 degrees-29 degrees with respect to the sample surface normal as a consequence of the tilted growth of the REBCO film resulting from the ISD-MgO layer. We present angular critical current density (J(c)) anisotropy as well as field- and temperature-dependant J(c) data of the BHO nanorod-containing GdBCO films demonstrating an increase in J(c) over a wide range of temperatures between 30 and 77 K and magnetic fields up to 8 T. In addition, we show that the angle of the peak in the J(c) anisotropy curve resulting from the nanorods is dependent both on temperature and magnetic field. The largest J(c) enhancement from the addition of the nanorods was found to occur at 30 K, 3 T, resulting in a J(c) of 3.0 MA cm(-2). |
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Bristol |
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000398860300001 |
Publication Date |
2017-02-22 |
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0953-2048 |
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Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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; The authors would like to thank Anh Tu Bohn and other colleagues at THEVA Dunnschichtechnik GmbH for technical assistance and helpful discussion and R Nast for assistance with sample patterning. We also acknowledge partial support from EUROTAPES, a collaborative project funded by the European Commission's Seventh Framework Program (FP7/2007-2013) under Grant Agreement n. 280432. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.878 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143641 |
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4694 |
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Zebrowski, D.P.; Peeters, F.M.; Szafran, B. |
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Driven spin transitions in fluorinated single- and bilayer-graphene quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
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32 |
Issue |
6 |
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065016 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Spin transitions driven by a periodically varying electric potential in dilute fluorinated graphene quantum dots are investigated. Flakes of monolayer graphene as well as electrostatic electron traps induced in bilayer graphene are considered. The stationary states obtained within the tight-binding approach are used as the basis for description of the system dynamics. The dilute fluorination of the top layer lifts the valley degeneracy of the confined states and attenuates the orbital magnetic dipole moments due to current circulation within the flake. The spin-orbit coupling introduced by the surface deformation of the top layer induced by the adatoms allows the spin flips to be driven by the AC electric field. For the bilayer quantum dots the spin flip times is substantially shorter than the spin relaxation. Dynamical effects including many-photon and multilevel transitions are also discussed. |
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London |
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000402405800007 |
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2017-04-19 |
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0268-1242 |
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Impact Factor |
2.305 |
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; This work was supported by the National Science Centre according to decision DEC-2013/11/B/ST3/03837 and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VL). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.305 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144238 |
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4646 |
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Biondo, O.; Hughes, A.; van der Steeg, A.; Maerivoet, S.; Loenders, B.; van Rooij, G.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Power concentration determined by thermodynamic properties in complex gas mixtures : the case of plasma-based dry reforming of methane |
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2023 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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32 |
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4 |
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045001-45020 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We investigate discharge contraction in a microwave plasma at sub-atmospheric pressure, operating in CO2 and CO2/CH4 mixtures. The rise of the electron number density with plasma contraction intensifies the gas heating in the core of the plasma. This, in turn, initiates fast core-periphery transport and defines the rate of thermal chemistry over plasma chemistry. In this context, power concentration describes the overall mechanism including plasma contraction and chemical kinetics. In a complex chemistry such as dry reforming of methane, transport of reactive species is essential to define the performance of the reactor and achieve the desired outputs. Thus, we couple experimental observations and thermodynamic calculations for model validation and understanding of reactor performance. Adding CH4 alters the thermodynamic properties of the mixture, especially the reactive component of the heat conductivity. The increase in reactive heat conductivity increases the pressure at which plasma contraction occurs, because higher rates of gas heating are required to reach the same temperature. In addition, we suggest that the predominance of heat conduction over convection is a key condition to observe the effect of heat conductivity on gas temperature. |
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000963579500001 |
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2023-03-23 |
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0963-0252 |
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Impact Factor |
3.8 |
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Most recent IF: 3.8; 2023 IF: 3.302 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196044 |
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8397 |
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Saeed, A.; Khan, A.W.; Shafiq, M.; Jan, F.; Abrar, M.; Zaka-ul-Islam, M.; Zakaullah, M. |
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Investigation of 50 Hz pulsed DC nitrogen plasma with active screen cage by trace rare gas optical emission spectroscopy |
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2014 |
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Plasma science & technology |
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Plasma Sci Technol |
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16 |
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4 |
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324-328 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Optical emission spectroscopy is used to investigate the nitrogen-hydrogen with trace rare gas (4% Ar) plasma generated by 50 Hz pulsed DC discharges. The filling pressure varies from 1 mbar to 5 mbar and the current density ranges from 1 mA.cm(-2) to 4 mA.cm(-2). The hydrogen concentration in the mixture plasma varies from 0% to 80%, with the objective of identifying the optimum pressure, current density and hydrogen concentration for active species ([N] and [N-2]) generation. It is observed that in an N-2-H-2 gas mixture, the concentration of N atom density decreases with filling pressure and increases with current density, with other parameters of the discharge kept unchanged. The maximum concentrations of active species were found for 40% H-2 in the mixture at 3 mbar pressure and current density of 4 mA.cm(-2). |
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Institute of Plasma Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Beijing |
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000335909600005 |
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2014-04-29 |
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1009-0630; |
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Impact Factor |
0.83 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 0.83; 2014 IF: 0.579 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117686 |
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1728 |
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Yan, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Goedheer, W.J.; Gijbels, R. |
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Electron energy distribution function in capacitively coupled RF discharges: differences between electropositive Ar and electronegative SiH4 discharges |
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2000 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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2002-08-25 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
21 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2000 IF: 1.963 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:34071 |
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929 |
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Bogaerts, A. |
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Comprehensive modelling network for dc glow discharges in argon |
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1999 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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000080660600004 |
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2002-08-25 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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3.302 |
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27 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 1999 IF: 2.038 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24129 |
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451 |
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Kozák, T.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Splitting of CO2 by vibrational excitation in non-equilibrium plasmas : a reaction kinetics model |
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2014 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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23 |
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4 |
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045004 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We present a zero-dimensional kinetic model of CO2 splitting in non-equilibrium plasmas. The model includes a description of the CO2 vibrational kinetics (25 vibrational levels up to the dissociation limit of the molecule), taking into account state-specific VT and VV relaxation reactions and the effect of vibrational excitation on other chemical reactions. The model is applied to study the reaction kinetics of CO2 splitting in an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and in a moderate-pressure microwave discharge. The model results are in qualitative agreement with published experimental works. We show that the CO2 conversion and its energy efficiency are very different in these two types of discharges, which reflects the important dissociation mechanisms involved. In the microwave discharge, excitation of the vibrational levels promotes efficient dissociation when the specific energy input is higher than a critical value (2.0 eV/molecule under the conditions examined). The calculated energy efficiency of the process has a maximum of 23%. In the DBD, vibrationally excited levels do not contribute significantly to the dissociation of CO2 and the calculated energy efficiency of the process is much lower (5%). |
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Institute of Physics |
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Bristol |
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000345761500014 |
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2014-06-17 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
170 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117398 |
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3108 |
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Van Gaens, W.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Reaction pathways of biomedically active species in an Ar plasma jet |
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2014 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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23 |
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3 |
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035015-35027 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this paper we analyse the gas phase production and loss pathways for several biomedically active species, i.e. N2(A), O, O3, O2(a), N, H, HO2, OH, NO, NO2, N2O5, H2O2, HNO2 and HNO3, in an argon plasma jet flowing into an open humid air atmosphere. For this purpose, we employ a zero-dimensional reaction kinetics model to mimic the typical experimental conditions by fitting several parameters to experimentally measured values. These include ambient air diffusion, the gas temperature profile and power deposition along the jet effluent. We focus in detail on how the pathways of the biomedically active species change as a function of the position in the effluent, i.e. inside the discharge device, active plasma jet effluent and afterglow region far from the nozzle. Moreover, we demonstrate how the reaction kinetics and species production are affected by different ambient air humidities, total deposited power into the plasma and gas temperature along the jet. It is shown that the dominant pathways can drastically change as a function of the distance from the nozzle exit or experimental conditions. |
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2014-05-22 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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3.302 |
Times cited |
34 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117075 |
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2820 |
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Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, Y.-X.; Jiang, W.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. |
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Heating mechanism in direct current superposed single-frequency and dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas |
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2013 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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025014-25018 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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In this work particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision simulations are performed to study the heating mechanism and plasma characteristics in direct current (dc) superposed radio-frequency (RF) capacitively coupled plasmas, operated both in single-frequency (SF) and dual-frequency (DF) regimes. An RF (60/2 MHz) source is applied on the bottom electrode to sustain the discharge, and a dc source is fixed on the top electrode. The heating mechanism appears to be very different in dc superposed SF and DF discharges. When only a single source of 60 MHz is applied, the plasma bulk region is reduced by the dc source, thus the ionization rate and hence the electron density decrease with rising dc voltage. However, when a DF source of 60 and 2 MHz is applied, the electron density can increase upon addition of a dc voltage, depending on the gap length and applied dc voltage. This is explained from the spatiotemporal ionization rates in the DF discharge. In fact, a completely different behavior is observed for the ionization rate in the two half-periods of the LF source. In the first LF half-period, the situation resembles the dc superposed SF discharge, and the reduced plasma bulk region due to the negative dc bias results in a very small effective discharge area and a low ionization rate. On the other hand, in the second half-period, the negative dc bias is to some extent counteracted by the LF voltage, and the sheath close to the dc electrode becomes particularly thin. Consequently, the amplitude of the high-frequency sheath oscillations at the top electrode is largely enhanced, while the LF sheath at the bottom electrode is in its expanding phase and can thus well confine the high-energy electrons. Therefore, the ionization rate increases considerably in this second LF half-period. Furthermore, in addition to the comparison between SF and DF discharges and the effect of gap length and dc voltage, the effect of secondary electrons is examined. |
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Institute of Physics |
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2013-03-28 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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3.302 |
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9 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106877 |
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1413 |
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Liu, Y.-X.; Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, L.; Song, Y.-H.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. |
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Electron bounce resonance heating in dual-frequency capacitively coupled oxygen discharges |
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2013 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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22 |
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2 |
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025012-11 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The electron bounce resonance heating (BRH) in dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas operated in oxygen is studied by different experimental methods and a particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision (PIC/MCC) simulation, and compared with the electropositive argon discharge. In comparison with argon, the experimental results show that in an oxygen discharge the resonance peaks in positive-ion density and light intensity tend to occur at larger electrode gaps. Moreover, at electrode gaps L > 2.5 cm, the positive-ion (and electron) density and the light emission drop monotonically in the oxygen discharge upon increasing L, whereas they rise (after an initial drop) in the argon case. At resonance gap the electronegativity reaches its maximum due to the BRH. All these experimental observations are explained by PIC/MCC simulations, which show that in the oxygen discharge the bulk electric field becomes quite strong and is out of phase with the sheath field. Therefore, it retards the resonance electrons when traversing the bulk, resulting in a suppressed BRH. Both experiment and simulation results show that this effect becomes more pronounced at lower high-frequency power, when the discharge mode changes from electropositive to electronegative. In a pure oxygen discharge, the BRH is suppressed with increasing pressure and almost diminishes at 12 Pa. Finally, the driving frequency significantly affects the BRH, because it determines the phase relation between bulk electric field and sheath electric field. |
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Institute of Physics |
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2013-03-18 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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3.302 |
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20 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106534 |
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911 |
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Van Laer, K.; Tinck, S.; Samara, V.; de Marneffe, J.F.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Etching of low-k materials for microelectronics applications by means of a N2/H2 plasma : modeling and experimental investigation |
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2013 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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22 |
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2 |
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025011-25019 |
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In this paper, we investigate the etch process of so-called low-k organic material by means of a N2/H2 capacitively coupled plasma, as applied in the micro-electronics industry for the manufacturing of computer chips. In recent years, such an organic material has emerged as a possible alternative for replacing bulk SiO2 as a dielectric material in the back-end-of-line, because of the smaller parasitic capacity between adjacent conducting lines, and thus a faster propagation of the electrical signals throughout the chip. Numerical simulations with a hybrid plasma model, using an extensive plasma and surface chemistry set, as well as experiments are performed, focusing on the plasma properties as well as the actual etching process, to obtain a better insight into the underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, the effects of gas pressure, applied power and gas composition are investigated to try to optimize the etch process. In general, the plasma density reaches a maximum near the wafer edge due to the so-called 'edge effect'. As a result, the etch rate is not uniform but will also reach its maximum near the wafer edge. The pressure seems not to have a big effect. A higher power increases the etch rate, but the uniformity becomes (slightly) worse. The gas mixing ratio has no significant effect on the etch process, except when a pure H2 or N2 plasma is used, illustrating the synergistic effects of a N2/H2 plasma. In fact, our calculations reveal that the N2/H2 plasma entails an ion-enhanced etch process. The simulation results are in reasonable agreement with the experimental values. The microscopic etch profile shows the desired anisotropic shape under all conditions under study. |
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Institute of Physics |
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2013-03-18 |
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3.302 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106654 |
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1084 |
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Zhao, S.-X.; Gao, F.; Wang, Y.-N.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Gas ratio effects on the Si etch rate and profile uniformity in an inductively coupled Ar/CF4 plasma |
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2013 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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22 |
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015017-15018 |
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In this work, a hybrid model is used to investigate the effect of different gas ratios on the Si etching and polymer film deposition characteristics in an Ar/CF4 inductively coupled plasma. The influence of the surface processes on the bulk plasma properties is studied, and also the spatial characteristics of important gas phase and etched species. The densities of F and CF2 decrease when the surface module is included in the simulations, due to the species consumption caused by etching and polymer deposition. The influence of the surface processes on the bulk plasma depends on the Ar/CF4 gas ratio. The deposited polymer becomes thicker at high CF4 content because of more abundant CFx radicals. As a result of the competition between the polymer thickness and the F flux, the etch rate first increases and then decreases upon increasing the CF4 content. The electron properties, more specifically the electron density profile, affect the Si etch characteristics substantially by determining the radical density and flux profiles. In fact, the radial profile of the etch rate is more uniform at low CF4 content since the electron density has a smooth distribution. At high CF4 content, the etch rate is less uniform with a minimum halfway along the wafer radius, because the electron density distribution is more localized. Therefore, our calculations predict that it is better to work at relatively high Ar/CF4 gas ratios, in order to obtain high etch rate and good profile uniformity for etch applications. This, in fact, corresponds to the typical experimental etch conditions in Ar/CF4 gas mixtures as found in the literature, where Ar is typically present at a much higher concentration than CF4. |
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Institute of Physics |
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2012-12-20 |
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3.302 |
Times cited |
11 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102583 |
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1320 |
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Zhao, S.-X.; Gao, F.; Wang, Y.-N.; Bogaerts, A. |
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The effect of F2 attachment by low-energy electrons on the electron behaviour in an Ar/CF4 inductively coupled plasma |
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2012 |
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Plasma sources science and technology |
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Plasma Sources Sci T |
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21 |
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2 |
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025008-025008,13 |
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The electron behaviour in an Ar/CF4 inductively coupled plasma is investigated by a Langmuir probe and a hybrid model. The simulated and measured results include electron density, temperature and electron energy distribution function for different values of Ar/CF4 ratio, coil power and gas pressure. The hybrid plasma equipment model simulations show qualitative agreement with experiment. The effect of F2 electron attachment on the electron behaviour is explored by comparing two sets of data based on different F atom boundary conditions. It is demonstrated that electron attachment at F2 molecules is responsible for the depletion of low-energy electrons, causing a density decrease as well as a temperature increase when CF4 is added to an Ar plasma. |
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Institute of Physics |
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2012-03-12 |
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0963-0252;1361-6595; |
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Impact Factor |
3.302 |
Times cited |
23 |
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Most recent IF: 3.302; 2012 IF: 2.515 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96549 |
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841 |
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