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Author Matuszewski, K.; Matysiak, H.; Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W.; Kubiak, K.; Kurzydlowski, K.J. pdf  doi
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  Title Influence of Bridgman process conditions on microstructure and porosity of single crystal Ni-base superalloy CMSX-4 Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2014 Publication International journal of cast metals research Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 6 Pages 329-335  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Synchrotron radiation micro-X-ray fluorescence and micro-X-ray diffraction analysis, micro-computed tomography and transmission electron microscopy were used to investigate the microstructure of turbine blades made of a second generation nickel based superalloy CMSX-4 manufactured by investment casting process via Bridgman technique. The dependence of microstructure on process parameters, among others, on the withdrawal rate was analysed. The results set the stage for optimising the microstructure of the blades in terms of their mechanical properties.  
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  Language Wos 000346143500002 Publication Date 2014-04-14  
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  ISSN 1364-0461 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:122745 Serial 8089  
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Author Anaf, W. openurl 
  Title The influence of particulate matter on cultural heritage : chemical characterisation of the interaction between the atmospheric environment and pigments Type Doctoral thesis
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 319 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:119329 Serial 8095  
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Author Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title Introducing John Campbell, the new regional editor for North America of X-Ray Spectrometry Type Editorial
  Year (up) 2014 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 43 Issue 2 Pages 67  
  Keywords Editorial; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Language Wos 000331386000001 Publication Date 2014-02-07  
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  ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:114470 Serial 8120  
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Author Dirtu, A.C.; Buczyńska, A.J.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Favoreto, R.; Bencs, L.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Van Grieken, R.; Van Vaeck, L. pdf  doi
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  Title Methods, fluxes and sources of gas phase alkyl nitrates in the coastal air Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Environmental monitoring and assessment Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 186 Issue 10 Pages 6445-6457  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre  
  Abstract The daily and seasonal atmospheric concentrations, deposition fluxes and emission sources of a few C3C9 gaseous alkyl nitrates (ANs) at the Belgian coast (De Haan) on the Southern North Sea were determined. An adapted sampler design for low- and high-volume air-sampling, optimized sample extraction and clean-up, as well as identification and quantification of ANs in air samples by means of gas chromatography mass spectrometry, are reported. The total concentrations of ANs ranged from 0.03 to 85 pptv and consisted primarily of the nitro-butane and nitro-pentane isomers. Air mass backward trajectories were calculated by the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model to determine the influence of main air masses on AN levels in the air. The shorter chain ANs have been the most abundant in the Atlantic/Channel/UK air masses, while longer chain ANs prevailed in continental air. The overall mean N fluxes of the ANs were slightly higher for summer than those for winter-spring, although their contributions to the total nitrogen flux were low. High correlations between AN and HNO2 levels were observed during winter/spring. During summer, the shorter chain ANs correlated well with precipitation. Source apportionment by means of principal component analysis indicated that most of the gas phase ANs could be attributed to traffic/combustion, secondary photochemical formation and biomass burning, although marine sources may also have been present and a contributing factor.  
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  Language Wos 000341497800035 Publication Date 2014-06-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1420-2026; 1573-2967 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:118906 Serial 8224  
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Author Arana, A.; Loureiro, A.L.; Barbosa, H.M.J.; Van Grieken, R.; Artaxo, P. pdf  doi
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  Title Optimized energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of atmospheric aerosols collected at pristine and perturbed Amazon Basin sites Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2014 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 43 Issue 4 Pages 228-237  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Elemental composition of aerosols is important to source apportionment studies and to understand atmospheric processes that influence aerosol composition. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy was applied for measuring the elemental composition of Amazonian atmospheric aerosols. The instrument used was a spectrometer Epsilon 5, PANalytical B. V., with tridimensional geometry that reduces the background signal with a polarized X-ray detection. The measurement conditions were optimized for low-Z elements, e. g. Mg, Al, Si, that are present at very low concentrations in the Amazon. From Na to K, our detection limits are about 50% to 75% lower than previously published results for similar instrument. Calibration was performed using Micromatter standards, except for P whose standard was produced by nebulization of an aqueous solution of KH2PO4 at our laboratory. The multi-element reference material National Institute of Standards and Technology-2783 (air particulate filter) was used for evaluating the accuracy of the calibration procedure of the 22 elements in our standard analysis routine, and the uncertainty associated with calibration procedures was evaluated. The overall performance of the instrument and validation of our measurements were assessed by comparison with results obtained from parallel analysis using particle-induced X-ray emission and another Epsilon 5 spectrometer. The elemental composition in 660 samples collected at a pristine site in the Amazon Basin and of 1416 samples collected at a site perturbed by land use change was determined. Our measurements show trace elements associated with biogenic aerosols, soil dust, biomass burning, and sea-salt, even for the very low concentrations as observed in Amazonia. Copyright (C) 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  
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  Language Wos 000337724600006 Publication Date 2014-06-09  
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  ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:118419 Serial 8342  
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Author Margui, E.; Van Grieken, R. pdf  openurl
  Title Overview of most commonly used analytical techniques for elemental analysis Type A3 Journal article
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Petro Industry News Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 8-10  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  ISSN 1472-0590 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:114599 Serial 8352  
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Author Piñera Hernández, I. openurl 
  Title Simulation of atom displacements induced by photons and electrons in solids Type Doctoral thesis
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 137 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116687 Serial 8526  
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Author Van de Voorde, L.; Vandevijvere, M.; Vekemans, B.; Van Pevenage, J.; Caen, J.; Vandenabeele, P.; van Espen, P.; Vincze, L. pdf  doi
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  Title Study of a unique 16th century Antwerp majolica floor in the Rameyenhof castle's chapel by means of X-ray fluorescence and portable Raman analytical instrumentation Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 102 Issue Pages 28-35  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)  
  Abstract The most unique and only known 16th century Antwerp majolica tile floor in Belgium is situated in a tower of the Rameyenhof castle (Gestel, Belgium). This exceptional work of art has recently been investigated in situ by using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Raman spectroscopy in order to study the material characteristics. This study reports on the result of the analyses based on the novel combination of non-destructive and portable instrumentation, including a handheld XRF spectrometer for obtaining elemental information and a mobile Raman spectrometer for retrieving structural and molecular information on the floor tiles in the Rameyenhof castle and on a second, similar medallion, which is stored in the Rubens House museum in Antwerp (Belgium). The investigated material, majolica, is a type of ceramic, which fascinated many people and potters throughout history by its beauty and colourful appearance. In this study the characteristic major/minor and trace element signature of 16th century Antwerp majolica is determined and the pigments used for the colourful paintings present on the floor are identified. Furthermore, based on the elemental fingerprint of the white glaze, and in particular on the presence of zinc in the tiles – an element that was not used for making 16th century majolica – valuable information about the originality of the chapel floor and the two central medallions is acquired. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000347604100005 Publication Date 2014-10-25  
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  ISSN 0584-8547; 1873-3565 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:123850 Serial 8592  
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Author Lobovikov-Katz, A.; Moropoulou, A.; Konstanti, A.; Ortiz Calderon, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Worth, S.; Cassar, J.A.; De Angelis, R.; Biscontin, G.; Izzo, F.C. url  doi
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  Title Tangible versus intangible in e-learning on cultural heritage : from online learning to on-site study of historic sites Type P1 Proceeding
  Year (up) 2014 Publication Lecture notes in computer science T2 – 5th EuroMed International Conference, NOV 03-08, 2014, Amathus, CYPRUS Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8740 Issue Pages 819-828  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Documentation and information; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The revolutionary development in digital theory and technology calls for non-trivial decisions in bridging between the virtual and real worlds. The field of conservation of cultural heritage thus provides various challenges, especially with regards to learning, study and investigation of tangible heritage through applications of intangible ICT technologies. This paper examines the interaction between e-learning, and the actual on-site learning and study of historic buildings and sites, with an emphasis on their visual characteristics. In this context, the paper presents some aspects of application of a methodology which allows basic documentation, monitoring and primary analysis of data on cultural (built) heritage sites by general public through educational process enabled by an e-learning platform.  
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  Language Wos 000354774500084 Publication Date 2014-11-14  
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  ISSN 978-3-319-13694-3; 978-3-319-13695-0; 978-3-319-13694-3; 0302-9743; 1611-3349 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:126395 Serial 8641  
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Author Silva, A.L.M.; Carvalho, M.L.; Janssens, K.; Veloso, J.F.C.A. pdf  doi
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  Title A large area full-field EDXRF imaging system based on a THCOBRA gaseous detector Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 343-352  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract By taking advantage of the attractive features in terms of gain, position and energy resolution of the 2D-THCOBRA detector, a new large area Full-Field X-ray Fluorescence Imaging (FF-XRFI) system for EDXRF imaging applications was developed. The proposed FF-XRFI system has an active area of 10 x 10 cm(2) and can be used to examine macroscopic samples with a moderately good energy resolution (< 1.6 keV FWHM at 8 keV) and a suitable spatial resolution (similar to 500 mu m FWHM). This combination of characteristics allows us to record elemental distribution maps from the surface of different sample types by combining image and energy information. Two different approaches were used for X-ray optics, one based on a single pinhole and another based on a parallel multiple-hole collimator. To illustrate the system capabilities, some sample examples were imaged and studied.  
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  Language Wos 000349145700003 Publication Date 2014-10-24  
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  ISSN 0267-9477 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 11 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors thank Stijn Legrand for acquisition of the MAXRF maps shown in Fig. 15. This work was partially supported by projects CERN/FP/123604/2011 FEDER, COMPETE and FCT (Lisbon) programs. A. L. M. Silva is supported by the QREN programme Mais Centro – Programa Operacional Regional do Centro, FEDER and COMPETE, through the project Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine (CENTRO-07-ST24-FEDER-002030). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2015 IF: 3.466  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:125297 Serial 5452  
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Author Odin, G.P.; Vanmeert, F.; Farges, F.; Gand, G.; Janssens, K.; Romero-Sarmiento, M.-F.; Steyer, J.S.; Vantelon, D.; Rouchon, V. pdf  doi
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  Title Alteration of fossil-bearing shale (Autun, France; Permian), part II : monitoring artificial and natural ageing by combined use of S and Ca K-edge XANES analysis, Rock-Eval pyrolysis and FTIR analysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Annales de paléontologie Abbreviated Journal Ann Paleontol  
  Volume 101 Issue 3 Pages 225-239  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Fossil-bearing shale specimens that include sulfides in their compositions are chemically reactive and sometimes also mechanically fragile. This decay is often related to iron sulfate efflorescence resulting from the oxidation of sulfide compounds. The processes underlying these degradations are poorly known, thus impeding the elaboration of curative or preventive treatments. The present contribution aims to identify the origin of museum specimen alterations. It focuses on the Flouest collection housed at the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle (MNHN, Paris, France) and originating from the Autun Basin (Saone-et-Loire, France, Permian). To evaluate the alteration of MNHN specimens, it appeared necessary to compare their composition with that of unaltered shale so as to identify chemical changes occurring during ageing. Therefore, new material was collected in the Autun Basin, among others on the locality of Muse that corresponds to the same lithostratigraphic unit as that of the MNHN specimens. This material was, if necessary, artificially aged. The first part of this work, presented elsewhere, deals with the use of Xray diffraction and Mossbauer spectroscopy for characterizing iron reactivity and speciation. It leads to the conclusion that the reactivity of iron in the shale matrix was limited and could not account for the large efflorescence of iron (II) sulfate occurring nearby the fossil. The second part presented here focuses on the use of S K-edge X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES) spectroscopy for characterizing sulfur speciation and reactivity. Measurements were performed on the shale matrix and on thin layers of maceral found in the proximity of damaged areas. As sulfur may be found in association with calcium or organic matter, complementary techniques were implemented, such as FTIR spectroscopy, Rock-Eval pyrolysis (characterization of organic matter content) and Ca K-edge XANES (analysis of calcium speciation) spectroscopy. It was shown that sulfur is mainly related to thioether, sulfoxide, iron sulfide, and sulfates whereas calcium is mainly bound to carboxylate, carbonate and/or sulfate groups. FTIR analysis of the macerals confirmed the presence of vitrinite on damaged MNHN specimens. The low oxygen content of new shale samples determined by Rock-Eval pyrolysis indicates that the organic matter is well preserved, despite the fact that samples come from outcrop surface. In the newly collected material, sulfur is mainly related to organic sulfides (thioether) with a minor occurrence of iron sulfide. In the shale fraction of damaged MNHN specimens, sulfur is mostly oxidized into a mixture of iron and calcium sulfate. However, in the vitrinite layers of the same specimens, a large proportion of sulfur corresponds to organic sulfides. Also the oxidation of sulfur does not occur homogeneously but preferentially in the shale fraction, probably because this latter is porous whereas vitrinite is not. Artificial ageing of new shale material showed that the oxidation of organic sulfides could be reproduced at 90 degrees C, 80% of relative humidity. However, the obtained efflorescence almost exclusively corresponds to calcium sulfate whereas iron (II) sulfates are mostly observed on MNHN specimens. The new material collected on site is probably to be questioned, and future studies will have to select new samples with fossil remains. This will be the object of the third part of this work. (C) 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000363821700009 Publication Date 2015-05-09  
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  ISSN 0753-3969 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.113 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was conducted within a PhD work that was supported by a doctoral school grant of the Museum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, France. We acknowledge SOLEIL for provision of synchrotron radiation facilities (Proposals ID “20130462” and “20110189”) and we would like to thank Nicolas Trcera, Pierre Lagarde and Anne Marie Flanck for assistance in using beamline LUCIA. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.113; 2015 IF: 0.970  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129523 Serial 5462  
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Author Hamidi-Asl, E.; Dardenne, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. url  doi
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  Title An improved electrochemical aptasensor for chloramphenicol detection based on aptamer incorporated gelatine Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Sensors Abbreviated Journal Sensors-Basel  
  Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 7605-7618  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Because of the biocompatible properties of gelatine and the good affinity of aptamers for their targets, the combination of aptamer and gelatine type B is reported as promising for the development of biosensing devices. Here, an aptamer for chloramphenicol (CAP) is mixed with different types of gelatine and dropped on the surface of disposable gold screen printed electrodes. The signal of the CAP reduction is investigated using differential pulse voltammetry. The diagnostic performance of the sensor is described and a detection limit of 1.83 x 10(-10) M is found. The selectivity and the stability of the aptasensor are studied and compared to those of other CAP sensors described in literature.  
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  Language Wos 000354236100025 Publication Date 2015-03-27  
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  ISSN 1424-8220 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.677 Times cited 21 Open Access  
  Notes ; Ezat Hamidi-Asl was financially supported by IOF-POC (University of Antwerp). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.677; 2015 IF: 2.245  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:126071 Serial 5464  
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Author Storme, P.; Selucká, A.; Rapouch, K.; Mazík, M.; Vanmeert, F.; Janssens, K.; Van de Voorde, L.; Vekemans, B.; Vincze, L.; Caen, J.; De Wael, K. openurl 
  Title Composition and corrosion forms on archaeological and non-archaeological historic printing letters from the Moravian Museum, Memorial of Kralice Bible, the Czech Republic and the Museum Plantin-Moretus Antwerp, Belgium Type P1 Proceeding
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 59-65  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)  
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  ISSN 978-2-87522-152-0; 0770-8505 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:126909 Serial 5535  
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Author De Vis, K.; Janssens, K.; Jacobs, P.; Caen, J. isbn  openurl
  Title Dealing with architectural glasses : maintenance, monitoring and emergency treatment Type P3 Proceeding
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)  
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Author Lybaert, J.; Maes, B.U.W.; Tehrani, K.A.; De Wael, K. url  doi
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  Title The electrochemistry of tetrapropylammonium perruthenate, its role in the oxidation of primary alcohols and its potential for electrochemical recycling Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Electrochimica acta Abbreviated Journal Electrochim Acta  
  Volume 182 Issue Pages 693-698  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Organic synthesis (ORSY)  
  Abstract The search for strategies aiming at more sustainable (oxidation) reactions has led to the application of electrochemistry for recycling the spent catalyst. In this work, an electrochemical study of the tetrapropylammonium perruthenate catalyst (TPAP) and its activity towards a primary alcohol, n-butanol, has been carried out as well as a control study with tert-butanol. The redox chemistry of TPAP and the transition between the perruthenate anion and ruthenium tetroxide in a non-aqueous solvent have been, for the first time, investigated in depth. The oxidation reaction of n-butanol in the presence of TPAP has been electrochemically elucidated by performing potentiostatic experiments and registration of the corresponding oxidation current. Furthermore, it was shown that, by applying a specific potential, the reoxidized TPAP is able to oxidize/convert the primary alcohol, paving the way for practical applications using TPAP in electrochemical synthesis. The conversion of n-butanol into n-butanal was proven by the use of GC-MS.  
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  Language Wos 000365075800084 Publication Date 2015-09-25  
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  ISSN 0013-4686 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.798 Times cited 2 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.798; 2015 IF: 4.504  
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Author Monico, L.; Janssens, K.; Hendriks, E.; Vanmeert, F.; van der Snickt, G.; Cotte, M.; Falkenberg, G.; Brunetti, B.G.; Miliani, C. pdf  doi
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  Title Evidence for degradation of the chrome yellows in Van Gogh's sunflowers : a study using noninvasive in situ methods and synchrotron-radiation-based x-ray techniques Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English Abbreviated Journal Angew Chem Int Edit  
  Volume 54 Issue 47 Pages 13923-13927  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract This paper presents firm evidence for the chemical alteration of chrome yellow pigments in Van Gogh's Sunflowers (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam). Noninvasive in situ spectroscopic analysis at several spots on the painting, combined with synchrotron-radiation-based X-ray investigations of two microsamples, revealed the presence of different types of chrome yellow used by Van Gogh, including the lightfast PbCrO4 and the sulfur-rich PbCr1-xSxO4 (x approximate to 0.5) variety that is known for its high propensity to undergo photoinduced reduction. The products of this degradation process, i.e., Cr-III compounds, were found at the interface between the paint and the varnish. Selected locations of the painting with the highest risk of color modification by chemical deterioration of chrome yellow are identified, thus calling for careful monitoring in the future.  
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  Language Wos 000367722500009 Publication Date 2015-10-20  
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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 24 Open Access  
  Notes ; We acknowledge financial support from the Italian MIUR project SICH-PRIN (2010329WPF_001) and BELSPO (Brussels) Project S2-ART (SD04A), GOA “SOLARPAINT” (Research Fund Antwerp University, BOF-2015), and FWO (Brussels) projects G.0C12.13, G.0704.08, G.01769.09. We thank ESRF (EC-1051, HG-26) and DESY (I-20120312 EC) for beamtime grants received. Noninvasive analysis of Sunflowers were supported by the EU FP7 programme CHARISMA (Grant 228330) and the Fund Inbev-Baillet Latour (Brussels). L.M. acknowledges financial support from the CNR Short Term Mobility Programme-2013. We thank Muriel Geldof, Luc Megens, Suzan de Groot (The Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency, RCE), Chiara Grazia, David Buti (CNR-ISTM and SMAArt Centre), and the staff of the Van Gogh Museum for their collaboration. ; Approved Most recent IF: 11.994; 2015 IF: 11.261  
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Author Monico, L.; Janssens, K.; Alfeld, M.; Cotte, M.; Vanmeert, F.; Ryan, C.G.; Falkenberg, G.; Howard, D.L.; Brunetti, B.G.; Miliani, C. url  doi
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  Title Full spectral XANES imaging using the Maia detector array as a new tool for the study of the alteration process of chrome yellow pigments in paintings by Vincent van Gogh Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 613-626  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A combination of synchrotron radiation (SR) micro X-ray fluorescence (m-XRF) and XRF mode X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) measurements at the Cr K-edge already allowed us to establish that the photo-reduction of chromates to Cr(III) compounds is the cause of darkening of chrome yellow pigments (PbCr1-xSxO4, 0 <= x <= 0.8) in a number of paintings by Vincent van Gogh and in corresponding artificially aged paint models. A silicon drift detector (SDD) was employed to record the Cr-K XRF radiation in these X-ray micro beam-based measurements. However, in view of the limited count rate capabilities and collection solid angle of a single device, m-XRF and m-XANES employing single element SDDs (or similar) are primarily suited for collection of spectral data from individual points. Additionally, collection of XRF maps via point-by-point scanning with relatively long dwell times per point is possible but is usually confined to small areas. The development of the 384 silicon-diode array Maia XRF detector has provided valuable solutions in terms of data acquisition rate, allowing for full spectral (FS) XANES imaging in XRF mode, i.e., where spectroscopic information is available at each pixel in the scanned map. In this paper, the possibilities of SR Cr K-edge FS-XANES imaging in XRF mode using the Maia detector are examined as a new data collection strategy to study the speciation and distribution of alteration products of lead chromate-based pigments in painting materials. The results collected from two micro-samples taken from two Van Gogh paintings and an aged paint model show the possibility to perform FS-XANES imaging in practical time frames (from several minutes to a few hours) by scanning regions of sample sizes of the same order (more than 500 mm). The sensitivity and capabilities of FS-XANES imaging in providing representative chemical speciation information at the microscale (spatial resolution from similar to 2 to 0.6 mm) over the entire scanned area are demonstrated by the identification of Cr(OH) 3, Cr(III) sulfates and/or Cr(III) organometallic compounds in the corresponding phase maps, as alteration products. Comparable Cr-speciation results were obtained by performing equivalent higher spatial resolution SR m-XRF/single-point m-XANES analysis using a more conventional SDD from smaller regions of interest of each sample. Thus, large-area XRF mode FS-XANES imaging (Maia detector) is here proposed as a valuable and complementary data collection strategy in relation to “ zoomed-in” high-resolution m-XRF mapping and single-point m-XANES analysis (SDD).  
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 28 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian Science Policy (S2-ART project S4DA), GOA “SOLARPAINT” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and FWO (Brussels, Belgium) project no. G.0C12.13, G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. Support from the Italian projects PRIN (SICH Sustainability in Cultural Heritage: from diagnosis to the development of innovative system for consolidation, cleaning and protection) and PON (ITACHA Italian advanced technologies for cultural heritage applications) is also acknowledged. For the grants received thanks are expressed to ESRF (experiments EC-799, EC-1051) and DESY (experiment H-20000043). Part of this research was undertaken at the XFM beamline at the Australian Synchrotron, Victoria, Australia (experiment M4604). LM acknowledges the CNR for the financial support received in the framework of the Short Term Mobility Programme 2013. Thanks are expressed to Ella Hendriks (Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam), Muriel Geldof (Cultural Heritage Agency of The Netherlands) and Margje Leeuwestein (Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo) for selecting and sharing the information on the cross-section taken from the paintings The Bedroom and Falling Leaves (Les Alyscamps). All the staff of the Van Gogh Museum and the Kroller-Muller Museum are acknowledged for their agreeable cooperation. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2015 IF: 3.466  
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Author Vermeulen, M.; Sanyova, J.; Janssens, K. url  doi
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  Title Identification of artificial orpiment in the interior decorations of the Japanese tower in Laeken, Brussels, Belgium Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Heritage science Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 3 Issue Pages Unsp 9  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract In this paper, we used a multi-technique approach in order to identify the arsenic sulfide pigment used in the decorative panels of the Japanese tower in Laeken, Belgium. Our attention was drawn to this particular pigment because of its relatively good conservation state, despite its known tendency to fade over time when exposed to light. The pigment was used with different painting techniques, bound with oil and urushi in the lacquers and with an aqueous binder in the mat relief panels. In the latter case it is always applied as an underlayer mixed with ultramarine blue. This quite unusual pigment mixture also shows a good state of preservation. In this study, the orpiment used for the Japanese tower has been identified as an amorphous arsenic sulfide glass (AsxSx) with the aid of light microscopy, PLM, SEM-EDX and Raman microscopy. The pigment features different degrees of As4S4 monomer units in its structure, also known as realgar-like nano-phases. This most likely indicates different synthesis processes as the formation of these As4S4 monomers is dependent of the quenching temperature (Tq) to which the artificial pigment is exposed during the preparation phase.  
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  Language Wos 000356920400001 Publication Date 2015-02-25  
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  ISSN 2050-7445 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 17 Open Access  
  Notes ; We cordially thank Gunter Grundmann for his precious advice regarding PLM and arsenic sulfide glass. This research is made possible with the support of the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) through the research program Science for a Sustainable Development – SDD, “Long-term role and fate of metal-sulfides in painted works of art – S2ART” (SD/RI/04A). ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Benito, P.; Monti, M.; de Nolf, W.; Nuyts, G.; Janssens, K.; et al. pdf  doi
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  Title Improvement in the coating homogeneity in electrosynthesized Rh structured catalysts for the partial oxidation of methane Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Catalysis today Abbreviated Journal Catal Today  
  Volume 246 Issue Pages 154-164  
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  Abstract The precipitation of Rh/Mg/Al and Rh/Al hydroxides on the surface of FeCrAlloy foams by a base electrogeneration method was investigated to improve the properties of the deposited film (homogeneity and composition) and therefore the performances of the structured catalysts, obtained by calcination, in the Catalytic Partial Oxidation of CH4 to syngas. The work focussed on decreasing current gradients within open-cell foam cylinders by increasing the number of electrical contacts from 1 to 3 points to promote a more homogeneous precipitation of the hydroxides. Electrochemical and catalytic tests as well as SEM/EDS and mu-XRFIXRD analyses allowed to correlate the effect of the number of electrical contact points with materials properties. Lastly, syntheses were performed on Pt plates to study the effect of the electrical behaviour and shape of the support on the composition of the film. A more homogeneous coating of the foam surface was achieved by adopting a configuration with 3 contact points since the reduction of nitrates and water molecules that generates the basic media in the vicinity of the support was enhanced. Layer thicknesses up to 5-15 mu m were deposited; however, the sequential precipitation of a film with composition closer to the expected one and a layer enriched in Al and Rh (outer layer) was not avoided. The improvement in the coating gave rise to enhanced performances for a sample prepared at -1.1 V for 3000 s. Contrarily, the low adherence of the outer layer in a sample prepared at -1.2 V for 2000 s during both calcination and catalytic tests may be responsible of the unexpected decrease in catalytic performances. The same sequential precipitation was observed by performing the syntheses on Pt plates, showing that the electrical nature the support did not play a key role on this phenomenon. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000349998300020 Publication Date 2014-10-31  
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  ISSN 0920-5861 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.636 Times cited 14 Open Access  
  Notes ; The financial support from the Ministero per l'Istruzione, l'Universita e la Ricerca (MIUR, Roma, I) is gratefully acknowledged. The authors thank D. Grolimund and C.N. Borca for assisting the mu XRF/XRD conducted experiments at MicroXAS Beamline of SLS Thanks are due to Porvair for supplying FeCrAlloy foams. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.636; 2015 IF: 3.893  
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Author Anaf, W.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.; Janssens, K.; De Wael, K. pdf  url
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  Title Indoor particulate matter in four Belgian heritage sites : case studies on the deposition of dark-colored and hygroscopic particles Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal Sci Total Environ  
  Volume 506 Issue Pages 361-368  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Atmospheric total suspended particulate (TSP) was passively sampled by means of deployed horizontal and vertical filters in various rooms of four Belgian cultural heritage buildings, installed with various heating/ventilation systems. Soiling/blackening and deposition of inorganic, water-soluble aerosol components were considered. The extent of soiling was determined by means of two independent methods: (1) in terms of the covering rate of the samplers by optical reflection microscopy and (2) the reduction in lightness of the samplers using the CIE L*a*b* color space by spectrophotometry. A fairly good correlation was found between both methods. The inorganic composition of the deposited water-soluble TSP was quantified by means of ion chromatography. Compared to controlled environments, uncontrolled environments showed increased water-soluble aerosol content of the total deposited mass. Higher chloride deposition was observed on horizontal surfaces, compared to vertical surfaces.  
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  Language Wos 000347576800039 Publication Date 2014-11-24  
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  ISSN 0048-9697 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.9 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.9; 2015 IF: 4.099  
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Author Pilehvar, S.; Jambrec, D.; Gebala, M.; Schuhmann, W.; De Wael, K. doi  openurl
  Title Intercalation of proflavine in ssDNA aptamers : effect on binding of the specific target chloramphenicol Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Electroanalysis Abbreviated Journal Electroanal  
  Volume 27 Issue 8 Pages 1836-1841  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The structural modification of ssDNA-based aptamers upon specific binding of its target molecule leads to changes of the charge-transfer resistance (Rct) of a negatively-charged free-diffusing redox probe. The aptamer adopts a structure due to self-hybridization which is stabilized using profalvine as intercalator. The pre-organized aptamer structure is used to detect chloramphenicol (CAP) requiring a substantial change of the aptamer structure indicated by a CAP concentration dependent increase in the Rct values. Pre-incubation of the aptamer-modified electrode with an intercalator allows for the modulation of the aptamer/target interaction and hence for a modulation of the CAP-dependent variation of the Rct values.  
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  Language Wos 000359737500006 Publication Date 2015-06-12  
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  ISSN 1040-0397 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.851 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes ; D. J., M. G., W. S. are grateful for financial support to the Deutsch-Israelische Projektkooperation (DIP) in the framework of the project “Nanoengineered optoelectronics with biomaterials and bioinspired assemblies” funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. S. P. and K. D. W. are thankful to UA for DOCPRO financial support. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.851; 2015 IF: 2.138  
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Author Zanin, L.; Tomasi, N.; Rizzardo, C.; Gottardi, S.; Terzano, R.; Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; De Nobili, M.; Mimmo, T.; Cesco, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Iron allocation in leaves of Fe-deficient cucumber plants fed with natural Fe complexes Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Physiologia plantarum Abbreviated Journal Physiol Plantarum  
  Volume 154 Issue 1 Pages 82-94  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Iron (Fe) sources available for plants in the rhizospheric solution are mainly a mixture of complexes between Fe and organic ligands, including phytosiderophores (PS) and water-extractable humic substances (WEHS). In comparison with the other Fe sources, Fe-WEHS are more efficiently used by plants, and experimental evidences show that Fe translocation contributes to this better response. On the other hand, very little is known on the mechanisms involved in Fe allocation in leaves. In this work, physiological and molecular processes involved in Fe distribution in leaves of Fe-deficient Cucumis sativus supplied with Fe-PS or Fe-WEHS up to 5days were studied combining different techniques, such as radiochemical experiments, synchrotron micro X-ray fluorescence, real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and in situ hybridization. In Fe-WEHS-fed plants, Fe was rapidly (1day) allocated into the leaf veins, and after 5days, Fe was completely transferred into interveinal cells; moreover, the amount of accumulated Fe was much higher than with Fe-PS. This redistribution in Fe-WEHS plants was associated with an upregulation of genes encoding a ferric(III)-chelate reductase (FRO), a Fe2+ transporter (IRT1) and a natural resistance-associated macrophage protein (NRAMP). The localization of FRO and IRT1 transcripts next to the midveins, beside that of NRAMP in the interveinal area, may suggest a rapid and efficient response induced by the presence of Fe-WEHS in the extra-radical solution for the allocation in leaves of high amounts of Fe. In conclusion, Fe is more efficiently used when chelated to WEHS than PS and seems to involve Fe distribution and gene regulation of Fe acquisition mechanisms operating in leaves.  
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  Language Wos 000353067500007 Publication Date 2014-10-07  
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  ISSN 0031-9317 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.33 Times cited 14 Open Access  
  Notes ; Research was supported by grants from Italian MIUR (FIRB-Programma 'Futuro in Ricerca') and Free University of Bolzano (TN5056). Synchrotron experiments at HASYLAB were financially supported by the European Community-Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 'Structuring the European Research Area' Program I (Integrating Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science; project: contract RII3-CT-2004-506008). We thank Karen Appel for her scientific and technical support in obtaining the experimental data at Beamline L (HASYLAB, DESY, Hamburg, Germany). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.33; 2015 IF: 3.138  
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Author Ceglia, A.; Nuyts, G.; Meulebroeck, W.; Cagno, S.; Silvestri, A.; Zoleo, A.; Nys, K.; Janssens, K.; Thienpont, H.; Terryn, H. doi  openurl
  Title Iron speciation in soda-lime-silica glass: a comparison of XANES and UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 30 Issue 7 Pages 1552-1561  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Scientific analyses of ancient glasses have been carried out for many years using elemental chemical analysis. However, it is known that the control of the redox conditions in the glass melt has a strong implication on the final hue of glass because it affects Fe2+/SFe. Therefore an increasing number of studies on the redox conditions have been published in recent years by means of synchrotron based Xray absorption spectroscopy. This is a technique which is not easily accessible and requires dedicated facilities. In this paper we describe an alternative approach by means of optical absorption spectroscopy. We synthesised 10 soda-lime-silica glasses with known redox conditions and iron concentration to calibrate the absorption at 1100 nm as a function of Fe2+ concentration. The linear extinction coefficient was also determined. These glasses were also studied by means of X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES) spectroscopy. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy was additionally used as an ancillary method to verify the quality of our data. Furthermore 28 samples from real archaeological samples were analysed by XANES and optical spectroscopy as a case study. The Fe2+/SFe values obtained were compared and demonstrated that the two techniques were in good agreement with each other. Optical spectroscopy can be applied in situ with moderate sample preparation to determine the concentration of Fe2+. To investigate the redox conditions, especially as a first screening approach, this methodology is an important tool to take into consideration before applying more sophisticated techniques such as XANES, which is more elaborate and requires high-tech resources.  
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  Language Wos 000356971900009 Publication Date 2015-04-15  
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 20 Open Access  
  Notes ; The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2013 under grant agreement no. 265010. For more information please visit the NARNIA website: http:// narnia-itn.eu/. This work was partly supported by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/ F50. We are grateful to the ESRF for granting beamtime and Dipanjan Banerjee for his help at the beamline. We are thankful to the R&D department of AGC Glass Europe, in particular Dr Benoit Cherdon, Dr Dominique Michiels and Ms Dominique Delleuze, for preparing glass for us and providing us the chemical information. A special thanks to M. Fialin for the help with EPMA measurements in CAMPARIS. We want to express our gratitude to F. Farges and A. Berry for sharing their XANES spectra with us. Thanks to Anne Isabelle for reading this paper and giving comments. Finally we are grateful to two anonymous reviewers who contributed to improve this paper. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2015 IF: 3.466  
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Author Borhani, A.H.; Berghmans, H.; Trashin, S.; De Wael, K.; Fago, A.; Moens, L.; Habibi-Rezaei, M.; Dewilde, S. url  doi
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  Title Kinetic properties and heme pocket structure of two domains of the polymeric hemoglobin of Artemia in comparison with the native molecule Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Biochimica et biophysica acta : proteins and proteomics Abbreviated Journal Bba-Proteins Proteom  
  Volume 1854 Issue 10a Pages 1307-1316  
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  Abstract In this project, we studied some physicochemical properties of two different globin domains of the polymeric hemoglobin of the brine shrimp Artemia salina and compared them with those of the native molecule. Two domains (AsHbC1D1 and AsHbC1D5) were cloned and expressed in BL21(DE3)pLysS strain of Escherichiacoli. The recombinant proteins as well as the native hemoglobin (AfHb) were purified from bacteria and frozen Artemia, respectively by standard chromatographic methods and assessed by SDS-PAGE. The heme environment of these proteins was studied by optical spectroscopy and ligand-binding kinetics (e.g. CO association and O2 binding affinity) were measured for the two recombinant proteins and the native hemoglobin. This indicates that the CO association rate for AsHbC1D1 is higher than that of AsHbC1D5 and AfHb, while the calculated P50 value for AsHbC1D1 is lower than that of AsHbC1D5 and AfHb. The geminate and bimolecular rebinding parameters indicate a significant difference between both domains. Moreover, EPR results showed that the heme pocket in AfHb is in a more closed conformation than the heme pocket in myoglobin. Finally, the reduction potential of − 0.13 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode was determined for AfHb by direct electrochemical measurements. It is about 0.06 V higher than the potential of the single domain AsHbC1D5. This work shows that each domain in the hemoglobin of Artemia has different characteristics of ligand binding.  
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  ISSN 1570-9639 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 2.773 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the general grant for visiting scholar of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of I. R. Iran and by the University of Antwerp. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.773; 2015 IF: 2.747  
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Author Trashin, S.; De Jong, M.; Breugelmans, T.; Pilehvar, S.; De Wael, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Label-free impedance aptasensor for major peanut allergen Ara h 1 Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Electroanalysis Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 32-37  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)  
  Abstract The peanut allergen Ara h 1 belonging to the vicilin family of seed storage proteins is known to be a suitable marker for peanut detection in foods. In the present work, we suggest an electrochemical detection of Ara h 1 using a recently selected 80-base DNA aptamer. The detection strategy relies on insulation effect of a bulky protein captured by an immobilized aptamer. The electrodes were modified by the aptamer and characterized using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The aptamer surface density and analytical parameters of the calibration curves for Ara h 1 were compared with the system prepared with thrombin binding aptamer (TBA) and operated in the same conditions.  
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  Notes ; ST greatly appreciates the Research Council University of Antwerp (IWS BOF UA) for funding the post-doctoral fellowship. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
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Author Caen, J.; Legrand, S.; van der Snickt, G.; Janssens, K. isbn  openurl
  Title Macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) scanning : a new and efficient method for documenting stained-glass panels Type P3 Proceeding
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)  
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Author Nuyts, G.; Cagno, S.; Bugani, S.; Janssens, K. url  doi
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  Title Micro-XANES study on Mn browning: use of quantitative valence state maps Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 642-650  
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  Abstract Historical glass, especially non-durable medieval glass, can undergo corrosion. This sometimes results in the formation of dark-coloured manganese-rich inclusions that reduce the transparency of the glass. While unaltered bulk glass contains manganese mainly present in the +II valence state, inside the inclusions Mn is present in higher valence states (+III to +IV). Two different strategies may be considered by conservators when aiming to improve the transparency. One is based on the reduction of highly oxidised black/brown compounds using mildly reducing solutions, while the other focuses more on the extraction of manganese from the inclusions by the application of chelating agents. In this paper, a method for quantitative mapping of the Mn speciation inside partially corroded historical windowpanes based on X-Ray Absorption Near-Edge Structure (XANES) spectroscopy is discussed. The calibration of such Mn valence state maps based on the combo method, a fairly reliable way to determine the oxidation state, is described in more detail. This method is used to evaluate the effect of reducing treatments on historical glass, dated to the 14th century and originating from Sidney Sussex College (Cambridge, UK), suffering from Mn browning. Glasses were examined by means of Synchrotron Radiation (SR) based microscopic X-Ray Absorption Near-Edge Structure (mXANES) spectroscopy and microscopic X-Ray Fluorescence (mXRF). X-Ray elemental distribution maps of glass cross-sections are recorded at different energies, while Mn K-edge spectra are used to convert these into Mn valence state (VS) maps. Such valence state maps will allow evaluation of a reducing treatment.  
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  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16) and partially by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/ F50. The text also presents results of Center of Excellence AGRECHEM (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO, Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0C12.13 and G.01769.09. We gratefully acknowledge ESRF for granting beamtime (experiment EC768) and the beamline scientists of ID21 for their support. The authors also want to thank Leonie Seliger of Canterbury Cathedral, UK, the Sidney Sussex College Council and Bursar Charles Larkum for providing the archaeological samples of the Franciscan Friary which are kept in store for Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge (UK). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2015 IF: 3.466  
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Author Bertrand, L.; Schoeeder, S.; Anglos, D.; Breese, M.B.H.; Janssens, K.; Moini, M.; Simon, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Mitigation strategies for radiation damage in the analysis of ancient materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Trends in analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Trac-Trend Anal Chem  
  Volume 66 Issue Pages 128-145  
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  Abstract The study of materials in cultural heritage artifacts and micro-samples benefits from diagnostic techniques based on intense radiation sources, such as synchrotrons, ion-beam accelerators and lasers. While most of the corresponding techniques are classified as non-destructive, investigation with photons or charged particles entails a number of fundamental processes that may induce changes in materials. These changes depend on irradiation parameters, properties of materials and environmental factors. In some cases, radiation-induced damage may be detected by visual inspection. When it is not, irradiation may still lead to atomic and molecular changes resulting in immediate or delayed alteration and bias of future analyses. Here we review the effects of radiation reported on a variety of cultural heritage materials and describe the usual practice for assessing short-term and long-term effects. This review aims to raise awareness and encourage subsequent research activities to limit radiation side effects.  
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  Notes ; We wish to acknowledge the support of this initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency. We gratefully thank Professor Manfred Schreiner of the Institute of Natural Sciences and Technology in the Arts (Akademie den bildenden Kunst, Vienna, Austria) for helpful discussions and insights on this work. We thank all colleagues who accepted to have their work reproduced in this review. IPANEMA at Synchrotron SOLEIL, the Hungarian Academy of Science and IESL-FORTH were supported within the Research Infrastructure program CHARISMA of the 7th Framework Programme of the EU (Grant Agreement no. 228330). MM's contribution is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant numbers CHE 1241672 and CHE 1440849. We thank Chris McGlinchey and Lauren Klein (Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA) for their critical rereading of the manuscript. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.442; 2015 IF: 6.472  
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Author Ranjbari, E.; Hadjmohammadi, M.R.; Kiekens, F.; De Wael, K. pdf  url
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  Title Mixed hemi/ad-micelle sodium dodecyl sulfate-coated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for the efficient removal and trace determination of rhodamine-B and rhodamine-6G Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem  
  Volume 87 Issue 15 Pages 7894-7901  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Mixed hemi/ad-micelle sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-coated magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MHAMS-MIONPs) were used as an efficient adsorbent for both removal and preconcentration of two important carcinogenic xanthine dyes named rhodamine-B (RB) and rhodamine-6G (RG). To gain insight in the configuration of SDS molecules on the surface of MIONPs, zeta potential measurements were performed in different [SDS]/[MIONP] ratios. Zeta potential data indicated that mixed hemi/ad-micelle MHAM was formed in [SDS]/[MIONP] ratios over the range of 1.1 to 7.3. Parameters affecting the adsorption of dyes were optimized as removal efficiency by one variable at-a-time and response surface methodology; the obtained removal efficiencies were ∼100%. Adsorption kinetic and equilibrium studies, under the optimum condition (pH = 2; amount of MIONPs = 87.15 mg; [SDS]/[MIONP] ratio = 2.9), showed that adsorption of both dyes are based on the pseudo-second-order and the Langmuir isotherm models, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacities for RB and RG were 385 and 323 mg g1, respectively. MHAMS-MIONPs were also applied for extraction of RB and RG. Under optimum conditions (pH = 2; amount of damped MHAMS-MIONPs = 90 mg; eluent solvent volume = 2.6 mL of 3% acetic acid in acetonitrile), extraction recoveries for 0.5 mg L1 of RB and RG were 98% and 99%, with preconcentration factors of 327 and 330, respectively. Limit of detection obtained for rhodamine dyes were <0.7 ng mL1. Finally, MHAMS-MIONPs were successfully applied for both removal and trace determination of RB and RG in environmental and wastewater samples.  
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  Language Wos 000359277900056 Publication Date 2015-07-08  
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  ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.32 Times cited 36 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 2015 IF: 5.636  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:126583 Serial 5730  
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Author Amiri-Aref, M.; Raoof, J.B.; Kiekens, F.; De Wael, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Mixed hemi/ad-micelles coated magnetic nanoparticles for the entrapment of hemoglobin at the surface of a screen-printed carbon electrode and its direct electrochemistry and electrocatalysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year (up) 2015 Publication Biosensors and bioelectronics Abbreviated Journal Biosens Bioelectron  
  Volume 74 Issue Pages 518-525  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract An efficient procedure for the physical entrapment of proteins within a biocompatible matrix and their immobilization on electrode surfaces is of utmost importance in the fabrication of biosensors. In this work, the magnetic entrapment of hemoglobin (Hb) at the surface of a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE), through mixed hemi/ad-micelles (MHAM) array of positively charged surfactant supported iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (Mag-NPs), is reported. The Hb/MHAM@Mag-NPs biocomposite is captured at SPCE by a super magnet (Hb/MHAM@Mag-NPs/SPCE). To gain insight in the configuration of the mixed hemi/ad-micelles of CTAB at Mag-NPs, zeta-potential measurements were performed. The entrapment of Hb at MHAM@Mag-NPs was confirmed by cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Direct electron transfer of the Hb intercalated into the composite film showed a pair of well-defined quasi-reversible redox peak at formal potential of −0.255 V vs. Ag/AgCl corresponding to heme Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox couple. It shows that the MHAM@Mag-NPs composite could increase the adsorption ability for Hb, thus provides a facile direct electron transfer between the Hb and the substrate. The proposed biosensor showed excellent electrocatalytic activity to the H2O2 reduction in the wide concentration range from 5.0 to 300.0 µM obtained by amperometric measurement. The MichaelisMenten constant (Km) value of Hb at the modified electrode is 55.4 µM, showing its high affinity. Magnetic entrapment offers a promising design for fast, convenient and effective immobilization of protein within a few minutes for determination of the target molecule in low sample volume at disposable cost-effective SPCE.  
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  Language Wos 000360772800071 Publication Date 2015-07-05  
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  ISSN 0956-5663 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.78 Times cited 14 Open Access  
  Notes ; We are thankful for the BOF financial support from the University of Antwerp and Hercules financial support (SEM). ; Approved Most recent IF: 7.78; 2015 IF: 6.409  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:126535 Serial 5731  
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