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Mosquera, J.; Wang, D.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M. |
| Title |
Surfactant layers on gold nanorods |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Accounts of chemical research |
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56 |
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10 |
Pages |
1204-1212 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Gold nanorods (Au NRs) are an exceptionally promising tool in nanotechnology due to three key factors: (i) their strong interaction with electromagnetic radiation, stemming from their plasmonic nature, (ii) the ease with which the resonance frequency of their longitudinal plasmon mode can be tuned from the visible to the near-infrared region of the electromagnetic spect r u m based on their aspect ratio, and (iii) their simple and cost-effective preparation through seed-mediated chemical growth. In this synthetic method, surfactants play a critical role in controlling the size, shape, and colloidal stabi l i t y of Au NRs. For example, surfactants can stabilize specific crystallographic facets during the formation of Au NRs, leading to t h e formation of NRs with specific morphologies. The process of surfactant adsorption onto the NR surface may result in various assemblies of surfactant molecules, such as spherical micelles, elongated micelles, or bilayers. Again, the assembly mode is critical toward determining the further availabi l i t y of the Au NR surface to the surrounding medium. Despite its importance and a great deal of research effort, the interaction between Au NPs and surfactants remains insufficiently understood, because the assembly process is influenced by numerous factors, including the chemical nature of the surfactant, the surface morphology of Au NPs, and solution parameters. Therefore, gaining a more comprehensive understanding of these interactions is essential to unlock the full potential of the seed-mediated growth method and the applications of plasmonic NPs. A plethora of characterization techniques have been applied to reach such an understanding , but many open questions remain. In this Account, we review the current knowledge on the interactions between surfactants and Au NRs. We briefly introduce the state-of-the-art methods for synthesizing Au NRs and highlight the crucial role of cationic surfactants during this process. The self-assembly and organization of surfactants on the Au NR surface is then discussed to better understand their role in seed-mediated growth. Subsequently, we provide examples and elucidate how chemical additives can be used to modulate micellar assemblies, in turn allowing for a finer control over the growth of Au NRs, including chiral NRs. Next, we review the main experimental characterization and computational modeling techniques that have been applied to shed light on the arrangement of surfactants on Au NRs and summarize the advantages and disadvantages for each technique. The Account ends with a “Conclusions and Outlook” section, outlining promising future research directions and developments that we consider are sti l l required, mostly related to the application of electron microscopy in liquid and in 3D. Finally, we remark on the potential of exploiting machine learning techniques to predict synthetic routes for NPs with predefined structures and properties. |
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2023-05-08 |
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0001-4842 |
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| Impact Factor |
18.3 |
Times cited |
8 |
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OpenAccess |
| Notes |
The authors acknowledge financial support by the European Research Council (ERC CoG No. 815128 REALNANO to S.B.; ERC AdG No. 787510, 4DbioSERS to L.M.L.-M.) , from MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and “ESF Investing in your future” (Grant PID2020-117779RB-I00 to L.M.L.-M. and Grants RYC2019-027842-I , PID2020-117885GA-I00 to J.M.) , and by Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology (No. 2017B030301007) , National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics (No. 2016B01018) , MOE Interna-tional Laboratory for Optical Information Technologies, and the 111 projects. |
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Most recent IF: 18.3; 2023 IF: 20.268 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196768 |
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8940 |
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Kumar, M.; Sengupta, A.; Kummamuru, N.B. |
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Molecular simulations for carbon dioxide capture in silica slit pores |
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A3 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Materials Today: Proceedings |
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1-9 |
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A3 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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In present work, we have performed the Grand Canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations to quantify CO2 capture inside porous silica at high operating temperatures of 673.15 K and 873.15 K; and over a operating pressure range of 500 kPa – 4000 kPa that are methane steam reforming process parameters. Related chemical potential values at these thermodynamic conditions are obtained from the bulk phase simulations in the Canonical ensemble in conjunction with Widom’s insertion technique, where the CO2 has been accurately represented by TraPPE force field. Present structure of the porous silica is a single slit pore geometry of various heights (H = 20 Å, 31.6 Å, 63.2 Å and 126.5 Å), dimensions in which possible vapour-liquid equilibria for generic square well fluids has been reported in literature. Estimation of the pore-fluid interactions show a higher interaction between silica pore and adsorbed CO2 compared to the reported pore-fluid interactions between homogeneous carbon slit pore and adsorbed CO2; thus resulting in an enhancement of adsorption inside silica pores of H = 20 Å and H = 126.5 Å, which are respectively 3.5 times and 1.5 times higher than that in homogeneous carbon slit pores of same dimensions and at 673.15 K and 500 kPa. Estimated local density plots indicate the presence of structured layers due to more molecular packing, which confirms possible liquid-like and vapour-like phase coexistence of the supercritical bulk phase CO2 under confinement. |
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2023-05-06 |
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2214-7853 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:200944 |
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9058 |
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Shevchenko, V.A.; Glazkova, I.S.; Novichkov, D.A.; Skvortsova, I.; V. Sobolev, A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Presniakov, I.A.; Drozhzhin, O.A.; V. Antipov, E. |
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Competition between the Ni and Fe redox in the O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material for Na-ion batteries |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
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35 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
4015-4025 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Sodium-ion batteries are attracting great attention due to their low cost and abundance of sodium. The O3-type NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 layered oxide material is a promising candidate for positive electrodes (cathodes) in Na-ion batteries. However, its stable electrochemical performance is restricted by the upper voltage limit of 4.0 V (vs Na/Na+), which allows for reversibly removing 0.5-0.55 Na+ per formula unit, corresponding to the capacity of 120-130 mAh.g(-1). Further reduction of sodium content inevitably accelerates capacity degradation, and this issue calls for a detailed study of the redox reactions that accompany the electrochemical (de)intercalation of a large amount of sodium. Here, we present operando and ex situ studies using powder X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy combined with Fe-57 Mossbauer spectroscopy. Our approach reveals the sequence of the redox transitions that occur during the charge and discharge of O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2. Our data show that in addition to nickel and iron cations oxidizing to M+4, a part of iron transforms into the “3 + delta” state owing to the fast electron exchange Fe3+ + Fe4+ <-> Fe4+ + Fe3+. This process freezes upon cooling the material to 35 K, producing Fe4+ cations, some of which occupy tetrahedral positions. |
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2023-05-04 |
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0897-4756; 1520-5002 |
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| Impact Factor |
8.6 |
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Most recent IF: 8.6; 2023 IF: 9.466 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:197352 |
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9013 |
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Truta, F.; Cruz, A.G.; Tertis, M.; Zaleski, C.; Adamu, G.; Allcock, N.S.; Suciu, M.; Stefan, M.-G.; Kiss, B.; Piletska, E.; De Wael, K.; Piletsky, S.A.; Cristea, C. |
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NanoMIPs-based electrochemical sensors for selective detection of amphetamine |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Microchemical journal |
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191 |
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Pages |
108821-10 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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A highly sensitive and portable electrochemical sensor based on molecularly imprinted nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) was developed. NanoMIPs were computationally designed for specific recognition of amphetamine, and then synthetized using solid phase synthesis. NanoMIPs were immobilized onto screen-printed carbon electrodes using a composite film comprising chitosan, nanoMIPs, and graphene oxide.Ferrocenylmethyl methacrylate was incorporated in nanoMIPs allowing electrochemical detection. The signal recorded for the electrochemical oxidation of ferrocene has proven to be dependent on the presence of amphetamine interacting with nanMIPs. The sensor was tested successfully with street samples, with high sensitivity and satisfactory recoveries (from 100.9% to 107.6%). These results were validated with UPL-MS/MS. The present technology is suitable for forensic applications in selective determination of amphetamine in street samples. |
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2023-05-03 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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| Impact Factor |
4.8 |
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Most recent IF: 4.8; 2023 IF: 3.034 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:197397 |
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8903 |
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Bekaert, J.; Bringmans, L.; Milošević, M.V. |
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Ginzburg-Landau surface energy of multiband superconductors : derivation and application to selected systems |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
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35 |
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32 |
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325602-325610 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We determine the energy of an interface between a multiband superconducting and a normal half-space, in presence of an applied magnetic field, based on a multiband Ginzburg-Landau (GL) approach. We obtain that the multiband surface energy is fully determined by the critical temperature, electronic densities of states, and superconducting gap functions associated with the different band condensates. This furthermore yields an expression for the thermodynamic critical magnetic field, in presence of an arbitrary number of contributing bands. Subsequently, we investigate the sign of the surface energy as a function of material parameters, through numerical solution of the GL equations. Here, we consider two distinct cases: (i) standard multiband superconductors with attractive interactions, and (ii) a three-band superconductor with a chiral ground state with phase frustration, arising from repulsive interband interactions. Furthermore, we apply this approach to several prime examples of multiband superconductors, such as metallic hydrogen and MgB2, based on microscopic parameters obtained from first-principles calculations. |
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000986281900001 |
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2023-05-03 |
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0953-8984 |
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| Impact Factor |
2.7 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 2.7; 2023 IF: 2.649 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196664 |
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8875 |
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Alvarado-Alvarado, A.A.; De Bock, A.; Ysebaert, T.; Belmans, B.; Denys, S. |
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Modeling the hygrothermal behavior of green walls in Comsol Multiphysics® : validation against measurements in a climate chamber |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Building and environment |
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238 |
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110377-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings |
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Green walls (GW) can diminish building's surface temperature through shading, insulation, and evapotranspiration mechanisms. These can be analyzed by computer models that account for heat and mass transfer phenomena. However, most previous models were one-dimensional thermal simulations in which boundary conditions (BC), like convective moisture transport, were not or only partly considered. The present work proposes a more comprehensive way to predict GW's hygrothermal behavior by integrating a 3D multiphysics model that couples heat and moisture transport in Comsol Multiphysics®. The air cavity that usually separates the GW from the building was also considered. Heat sink terms were added to represent plants' transpiration and substrates' evaporation, considering the leaf area density (LAD) and substrate's water saturation (Sr). The model was validated against experiments where four green wall-test panels (GW-TPs) were evaluated in a climate chamber under steady-state conditions. This provides a much sounder approach for validation than what currently exists (r = 0.97; RMSE = 0.33 °C). The four GW-TPs decreased the masonry's surface temperature in the range of 0.89–1.14 °C (0.97 ± 0.11 SD °C). The average contribution of the evapotranspiration effect was 30%, whereas the contribution of the air cavity was 60.7 ± 0.09%. The temperature at the substrate's rear was reduced on average by 0.57 ± 0.15 SD °C. When solar radiation was considered as a BC, the GW-TPs decreased the building's surface temperature by 10 °C. Lastly, high values of LAD and Sr translated into increased temperature reduction values. |
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2023-05-02 |
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0360-1323 |
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7.4 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 7.4; 2023 IF: 4.053 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196467 |
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8899 |
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Johnson, G.; Yang, M.Y.; Liu, C.; Zhou, H.; Zuo, X.; Dickie, D.A.; Wang, S.; Gao, W.; Anaclet, B.; Perras, F.A.; Ma, F.; Zeng, C.; Wang, D.; Bals, S.; Dai, S.; Xu, Z.; Liu, G.; Goddard III, W.A.; Zhang, S. |
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Nanocluster superstructures assembled via surface ligand switching at high temperature |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Nature synthesis |
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2 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
828-837 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Superstructures with nanoscale building blocks, when coupled with precise control of the constituent units, open opportunities in rationally designing and manufacturing desired functional materials. Yet, synthetic strategies for the large-scale production of superstructures are scarce. We report a scalable and generalized approach to synthesizing superstructures assembled from atomically precise Ce24O28(OH)8 and other rare-earth metal-oxide nanoclusters alongside a detailed description of the self-assembly mechanism. Combining operando small-angle X-ray scattering, ex situ molecular and structural characterizations, and molecular dynamics simulations indicates that a high-temperature ligand-switching mechanism, from oleate to benzoate, governs the formation of the nanocluster assembly. The chemical tuning of surface ligands controls superstructure disassembly and reassembly, and furthermore, enables the synthesis of multicomponent superstructures. This synthetic approach, and the accurate mechanistic understanding, are promising for the preparation of superstructures for use in electronics, plasmonics, magnetics and catalysis. Synthesizing superstructures with precisely controlled nanoscale building blocks is challenging. Here the assembly of superstructures is reported from atomically precise Ce24O28(OH)8 and other rare-earth metal-oxide nanoclusters and their multicomponent combinations. A high-temperature ligand-switching mechanism controls the self-assembly. |
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2023-05-01 |
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2 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:202180 |
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9060 |
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Tsonev, I.; Boothroyd, J.; Kolev, S.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Simulation of glow and arc discharges in nitrogen: effects of the cathode emission mechanisms |
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A1 Journal Article |
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2023 |
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PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
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32 |
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5 |
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054002 |
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A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; |
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Experimental evidence in the literature has shown that low-current direct current nitrogen discharges can exist in both glow and arc regimes at atmospheric pressure. However, modelling investigations of the positive column that include the influence of the cathode phenomena are scarce. In this work we developed a 2D axisymmetric model of a plasma discharge in flowing nitrogen gas, studying the influence of the two cathode emission mechanisms—thermionic field emission and secondary electron emission—on the cathode region and the positive column. We show for an inlet gas flow velocity of 1 m s<sup>−1</sup>in the current range of 80–160 mA, that the electron emission mechanism from the cathode greatly affects the size and temperature of the cathode region, but does not significantly influence the discharge column at atmospheric pressure. We also demonstrate that in the discharge column the electron density balance is local and the electron production and destruction is dominated by volume processes. With increasing flow velocity, the discharge contraction is enhanced due to the increased convective heat loss. The cross sectional area of the conductive region is strongly dependent on the gas velocity and heat conductivity of the gas. |
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2023-05-01 |
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0963-0252 |
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3.8 |
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This research is financially supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 965546. |
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Most recent IF: 3.8; 2023 IF: 3.302 |
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PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196972 |
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8788 |
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Shi, P.; Chen, L.; Quinn, B.K.; Yu, K.; Miao, Q.; Guo, X.; Lian, M.; Gielis, J.; Niklas, K.J. |
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A simple way to calculate the volume and surface area of avian eggs |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
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1524 |
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1 |
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118-131 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Egg geometry can be described using Preston's equation, which has seldom been used to calculate egg volume (V) and surface area (S) to explore S versus V scaling relationships. Herein, we provide an explicit re-expression of Preston's equation (designated as EPE) to calculate V and S, assuming that an egg is a solid of revolution. The side (longitudinal) profiles of 2221 eggs of six avian species were digitized, and the EPE was used to describe each egg profile. The volumes of 486 eggs from two avian species predicted by the EPE were compared with those obtained using water displacement in graduated cylinders. There was no significant difference in V using the two methods, which verified the utility of the EPE and the hypothesis that eggs are solids of revolution. The data also indicated that V is proportional to the product of egg length (L) and maximum width (W) squared. A 2/3-power scaling relationship between S and V for each species was observed, that is, S is proportional to (LW2)(2/3). These results can be extended to describe the shapes of the eggs of other species to study the evolution of avian (and perhaps reptilian) eggs. |
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2023-04-28 |
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0077-8923; 1749-6632 |
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5.2 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.2; 2023 IF: 4.706 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196724 |
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8827 |
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Sargin, G.O.; Sarikurt, S.; Sevincli, H.; Sevik, C. |
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The peculiar potential of transition metal dichalcogenides for thermoelectric applications : a perspective on future computational research |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Journal of applied physics |
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133 |
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15 |
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150902-150937 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The peculiar potential transition metal dichalcogenides in regard to sensor and device applications have been exhibited by both experimental and theoretical studies. The use of these materials, thermodynamically stable even at elevated temperatures, particularly in nano- and optoelectronic technology, is about to come true. On the other hand, the distinct electronic and thermal transport properties possessing unique coherency, which may result in higher thermoelectric efficiency, have also been reported. However, exploiting this potential in terms of power generation and cooling applications requires a deeper understanding of these materials in this regard. This perspective study, concentrated with this intention, summarizes thermoelectric research based on transition metal dichalcogenides from a broad perspective and also provides a general evaluation of future theoretical investigations inevitable to shed more light on the physics of electronic and thermal transport in these materials and to lead future experimental research. |
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2023-04-27 |
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0021-8979; 1089-7550 |
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3.2 |
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Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: 2.068 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:200351 |
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9105 |
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Foltyn, M.; Norowski, K.; Wyszynski, M.J.; De Arruda, A.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Zgirski, M. |
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Probing confined vortices with a superconducting nanobridge |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Physical review applied |
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19 |
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4 |
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044073-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We realize a superconducting nanodevice in which vortex traps in the form of an aluminum square are integrated with a Dayem nanobridge. We perform field cooling of the traps arriving to different vortex configurations, dependent on the applied magnetic field, to demonstrate that the switching current of the bridge is highly sensitive to the presence and location of vortices in the trap. Our measurements exhibit unprecedented precision and ability to detect the first and successive vortex entries into all fabricated traps, from few hundred nm to 2 mu m in size. The experimental results are corroborated by Ginzburg-Landau simulations, which reveal the subtle yet crucial changes in the density of the superconducting condensate in the vicinity of the bridge with every additional vortex entry and relocation inside the trap. An ease of integration and simplicity make our design a convenient platform for studying dynamics of vortices in strongly confining geometries, involving a promise to manipulate vortex states electronically with simultaneous in situ control and monitoring. |
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000980861100007 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-24 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2331-7019 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
4.6 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.6; 2023 IF: 4.808 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:197356 |
Serial |
8918 |
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| Author |
Borms, L.; Van Opstal, W.; Brusselaers, J.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
The working future : an analysis of skills needed by circular startups |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of cleaner production |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
409 |
Issue |
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Pages |
137261-137269 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Aside from potential environmental benefits, the implementation of circular economy principles in businesses can have merits for the labour market. The current unemployment in several regions of Europe and the qualitative mismatch between supply and demand could be countered by reskilling the labour force to adjust supply and demand to one another for increased reuse, repair, or recycling, among others. This study uses interviews to increase the focus of the research question and uses survey data to perform an ordered probit regression analysis to sketch the current and future landscape of startups’ skills in Flanders (Belgium), and to analyse the relationship between circular strategies and different types of skills. The results show that design to lower material use increases the need for transport and logistics skills, digitalisation increases the need for R&D and IT skills, and the recuperation of waste requires technical knowledge. Furthermore, gender, age, and experience of the entrepreneur influence the needed skills. The paper probed for policy recommendations for the uptake of circular strategies and recommendations for future research. The most asked policy measures by the respondents are innovation and collaboration support (subsidies), fiscal measures that support circular goods and services, and public procurement for circular goods and services. This research is of relevance for several stakeholders, such as startup ecosystems, sector organisations, policy makers in innovation policy and labour market policy, and educational institutions. |
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000988763400001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-21 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0959-6526 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:195706 |
Serial |
9246 |
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Vingerhoets, R.; Spiller, M.; De Backer, J.; Adriaens, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Meers, E. |
| Title |
Detailed nitrogen and phosphorus flow analysis, nutrient use efficiency and circularity in the agri-food system of a livestock-intensive region |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of cleaner production |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
410 |
Issue |
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Pages |
137278-13 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
The agri-food value chain is a major cause of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) emissions and associated environmental and health impacts. The EU's farm-to-fork strategy (F2F) demands an agri-food value chain approach to reduce nutrient emissions by 50% and fertilizer use by 20%. Substance flow analysis (SFA) is a method that can be applied to study complex systems such as the agri-food chain. A review of 60 SFA studies shows that they often lack detail by not sufficiently distinguishing between nodes, products and types of emissions. The present study aims to assess the added value of detail in SFAs and to illustrate that valuable indicators can be derived from detailed assessments. This aim will be attained by presenting a highly-detailed SFA for the livestock-intensive region of Flanders, Belgium. The SFA distinguishes 40 nodes and 1827 flows that are classified into eight different categories (e.g. by-products, point source emissions) following life cycle methods. Eight novel indicators were calculated, including indicators that assess the N and P recovery potential. Flanders has a low overall nutrient use efficiency (11% N, 18% P). About 55% of the N and 56% of the P embedded in recoverable streams are reused providing 35% and 37% of the total N and P input. Optimized nutrient recycling could replace 45% of N and 48% of P of the external nutrient input, exceeding the target set by the F2F strategy. Detailed accounting for N and P flows and nodes leads to the identification of more recoverable streams and larger N and P flows. More detailed flow accounting is a prerequisite for the quantification of technological intervention options. Future research should focus on including concentration and quality as a parameter in SFAs. |
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Wos |
000991013600001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-21 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0959-6526 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
11.1 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 11.1; 2023 IF: 5.715 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196227 |
Serial |
7770 |
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| Author |
Kocabas, T.; Keceli, M.; Vazquez-Mayagoitia, A.; Sevik, C. |
| Title |
Gaussian approximation potentials for accurate thermal properties of two-dimensional materials |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
8772-8780 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Two-dimensional materials (2DMs) continue to attract a lot of attention, particularly for their extreme flexibility and superior thermal properties. Molecular dynamics simulations are among the most powerful methods for computing these properties, but their reliability depends on the accuracy of interatomic interactions. While first principles approaches provide the most accurate description of interatomic forces, they are computationally expensive. In contrast, classical force fields are computationally efficient, but have limited accuracy in interatomic force description. Machine learning interatomic potentials, such as Gaussian Approximation Potentials, trained on density functional theory (DFT) calculations offer a compromise by providing both accurate estimation and computational efficiency. In this work, we present a systematic procedure to develop Gaussian approximation potentials for selected 2DMs, graphene, buckled silicene, and h-XN (X = B, Al, and Ga, as binary compounds) structures. We validate our approach through calculations that require various levels of accuracy in interatomic interactions. The calculated phonon dispersion curves and lattice thermal conductivity, obtained through harmonic and anharmonic force constants (including fourth order) are in excellent agreement with DFT results. HIPHIVE calculations, in which the generated GAP potentials were used to compute higher-order force constants instead of DFT, demonstrated the first-principles level accuracy of the potentials for interatomic force description. Molecular dynamics simulations based on phonon density of states calculations, which agree closely with DFT-based calculations, also show the success of the generated potentials in high-temperature simulations. |
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Wos |
000976615200001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-19 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2040-3364; 2040-3372 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.7 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.7; 2023 IF: 7.367 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196722 |
Serial |
8873 |
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Zhang, H.; Jin, Q.; Hu, T.; Liu, X.; Zhang, Z.; Hu, C.; Zhou, Y.; Han, Y.; Wang, X. |
| Title |
Electron-irradiation-facilitated production of chemically homogenized nanotwins in nanolaminated carbides |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of Advanced Ceramics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1288-1297 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Twin boundaries have been exploited to stabilize ultrafine grains and improve mechanical properties of nanomaterials. The production of the twin boundaries and nanotwins is however prohibitively challenging in carbide ceramics. Using a scanning transmission electron microscope as a unique platform for atomic-scale structure engineering, we demonstrate that twin platelets could be produced in carbides by engineering antisite defects. The antisite defects at metal sites in various layered ternary carbides are collectively and controllably generated, and the metal elements are homogenized by electron irradiation, which transforms a twin-like lamellae into nanotwin platelets. Accompanying chemical homogenization, alpha-Ti3AlC2 transforms to unconventional beta-Ti3AlC2. The chemical homogeneity and the width of the twin platelets can be tuned by dose and energy of bombarding electrons. Chemically homogenized nanotwins can boost hardness by similar to 45%. Our results provide a new way to produce ultrathin (< 5 nm) nanotwin platelets in scientifically and technologically important carbide materials and showcase feasibility of defect engineering by an angstrom-sized electron probe. |
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001004930200012 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-19 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2226-4108; 2227-8508 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
16.9 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 16.9; 2023 IF: 1.198 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:197470 |
Serial |
8860 |
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Khalilov, U.; Yusupov, M.; Eshonqulov, Gb.; Neyts, Ec.; Berdiyorov, Gr. |
| Title |
Atomic level mechanisms of graphene healing by methane-based plasma radicals |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
FlatChem |
Abbreviated Journal |
FlatChem |
| Volume |
39 |
Issue |
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Pages |
100506 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Wos |
000990342500001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-19 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2452-2627 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
6.2 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
U.K., M.Y. and G.B.E. acknowledge the support of the Agency for Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Grant numbers F-FA-2021-512 and FZ-2020092435). The computational resources and services used in this work were partially provided by the HPC core facility CalcUA of the Universiteit Antwerpen and VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the FWO and the Flemish Government. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.2; 2023 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:197442 |
Serial |
8813 |
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Detamornrat, U.; Parrilla, M.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Anjani, Q.K.; Larrañeta, E.; De Wael, K.; Donnelly, R.F. |
| Title |
Transdermal on-demand drug delivery based on an iontophoretic hollow microneedle array system |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Lab on a chip |
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23 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
2304-2315 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
| Abstract |
Transdermal drug delivery has emerged as an alternative administration route for therapeutic drugs, overcoming current issues in oral and parenteral administration. However, this technology is hindered by the low permeability of the stratum corneum of the skin. In this work, we develop a synergic combination of two enhancing technologies to contribute to an improved and on-demand drug delivery through an iontophoretic system coupled with hollow microneedles (HMNs). For the first time, a polymeric HMN array coupled with integrated iontophoresis for the delivery of charged molecules and macromolecules (e.g. proteins) is devised. To prove the concept, methylene blue, fluorescein sodium, lidocaine hydrochloride, and bovine serum albumin-fluorescein isothiocyanate conjugate (BSA-FITC) were first tested in an in vitro setup using 1.5% agarose gel model. Subsequently, the ex vivo drug permeation study using a Franz diffusion cell was conducted, exhibiting a 61-fold, 43-fold, 54-fold, and 17-fold increment of the permeation of methylene blue, fluorescein sodium, lidocaine hydrochloride, and BSA-FITC, respectively, during the application of 1 mA cm(-2) current for 6 h. Moreover, the total amount of drug delivered (i.e. in the skin and receptor compartment) was analysed to untangle the different delivery profiles according to the types of molecule. Finally, the integration of the anode and cathode into an iontophoretic hollow microneedle array system (IHMAS) offers the full miniaturisation of the concept. Overall, the IHMAS device provides a versatile wearable technology for transdermal on-demand drug delivery that can improve the administration of personalised doses, and potentially enhance precision medicine. |
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000971513000001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-18 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1473-0197 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.1 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.1; 2023 IF: 6.045 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:195781 |
Serial |
8946 |
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Ortega Saez, N.; Arno, R.; Marchetti, A.; Cauberghs, S.; Janssens, K.; Van der Snickt, G.; Al-Emam, E. |
| Title |
Towards a novel strategy for soot removal from water-soluble materials : the synergetic effect of hydrogels and cyclomethicone on gelatine emulsion-based photographs |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Heritage science |
Abbreviated Journal |
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11 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
78-17 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Art; Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) |
| Abstract |
Gels are a popular cleaning method for paper conservators and a lot of research has been done concerning gel cleaning of paper objects over the last 15 years. Despite the close interconnection between the conservation fields of paper and photographic material, research on using gels for cleaning photographs is very scarce. However, gels can provide an excellent cleaning method for photographic material. Cleaning silver gelatine prints with aqueous solvents is very complex due to the hydrophilic properties and fragility of the gelatine layer which makes mechanical cleaning difficult. The properties of gels ensure better control over the flow and evaporation of the solvent, facilitating the cleaning process. This study is the first insight into the viability of using gellan gum gel and polyvinyl acetate-borax (PVAc-borax) gel to clean contaminants from the surface of silver gelatine photographs. It is based on self-made samples that were artificially aged and contaminated with soot. Water, ethanol (EtOH), and Kodak Photo-flo were studied as solvents to remove the soot from the silver gelatine-based prints. These solvents were loaded into the aforementioned gels and applied to the samples in two different methods. These gel cleaning methods were subsequently compared with traditional cleaning methods. In addition, the usage of cyclomethicone D4 as a protective mask for the gelatine layer was studied. Measuring methods used to evaluate the cleaning were visual comparison, microscopic observation, and densitometry. ATR-FTIR measurements were also conducted to investigate potential side-effects of the cleaning methods on the prints, such as unwanted chemical transformations or the presence of gel residues after the treatments. Most of the gel cleaning methods within this study proved to be inadequate, with the exception of the gellan gum gel loaded with 30% EtOH. It was used as a granulated gel applied mechanically on a print saturated with cyclomethicone (octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane D4). Cyclomethicone proved to be a very effective protective barrier for the water-sensitive gelatine layer with minimal reduction in cleaning effectiveness. |
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000970139500001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-18 |
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Edition |
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2050-7445 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.5 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 2.5; 2023 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196445 |
Serial |
8945 |
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Wang, J.; Zhang, K.; Meynen, V.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Dry reforming in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor with non-uniform discharge gap : effects of metal rings on the discharge behavior and performance |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Chemical engineering journal |
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Issue |
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Pages |
142953-29 |
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A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The application of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma reactors is promising in various environmental and energy processes, but is limited by their low energy yield. In this study, we put a number of stainless steel rings over the inner electrode rod of the DBD reactor to change the local discharge gap and electric field, and we studied the dry reforming performance. At 50 W supplied power, the metal rings mostly have a negative impact on the performance, which we attribute to the non-uniform spatial distribution of the discharges caused by the rings. However, at 30 W supplied power, the energy yield is higher than at 50 W and the placement of the rings improves the performance of the reactor. More rings and with a larger cross-sectional diameter can further improve the performance. The reactor with 20 rings with a 3.2 mm cross-sectional diameter exhibits the best performance in this study. Compared to the reactor without rings, it increases the CO2 conversion from 7% to 16 %, the CH4 conversion from 12% to 23%, and the energy yield from 0.05 mmol/kJ supplied power to 0.1 mmol/kJ (0.19 mmol/kJ if calculated from the plasma power), respectively. The presence of the rings increases the local electric field, the displaced charge and the discharge fraction, and also makes the discharge more stable and with more uniform intensity. It also slightly improves the selectivity to syngas. The performance improvement observed by placing stainless steel rings in this study may also be applicable to other plasma-based processes. |
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000986051300001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-17 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
15.1 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 15.1; 2023 IF: 6.216 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:195603 |
Serial |
7264 |
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Linard, F.J.A.; Moura, V.N.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A. |
| Title |
Wave-packet scattering at a normal-superconductor interface in two-dimensional materials : a generalized theoretical approach |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Physical review B |
Abbreviated Journal |
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107 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
165306-165309 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
A wave-packet time evolution method, based on the split-operator technique, is developed to investigate the scattering of quasiparticles at a normal-superconductor interface of arbitrary profile and shape. As a practical application, we consider a system where low-energy electrons can be described as Dirac particles, which is the case for most two-dimensional materials, such as graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenides. However, the method is easily adapted for other cases such as electrons in few-layer black phosphorus or any Schrodinger quasiparticles within the effective mass approximation in semiconductors. We employ the method to revisit Andreev reflection in mono-, bi-, and trilayer graphene, where specular-and retro-reflection cases are observed for electrons scattered by a steplike superconducting region. The effect of opening a zero-gap channel across the superconducting region on the electron and hole scattering is also addressed, as an example of the versatility of the technique proposed here. |
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Wos |
000974675700006 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-14 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2469-9969; 2469-9950 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.7 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196709 |
Serial |
8954 |
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Broers, F.T.H.; Janssens, K.; Weker, J.N.; Webb, S.M.; Mehta, A.; Meirer, F.; Keune, K. |
| Title |
Two pathways for the degradation of orpiment pigment (As₂S₃) found in paintings |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
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145 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
8847-8859 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) |
| Abstract |
Paintings are complex objects containing many different chemical compounds that can react over time. The degradation of arsenic sulfide pigments causes optical changes in paintings. The main degradation product was thought to be white arsenolite (As2O3), but previous research also showed the abundant presence of As(V) species. In this study, we investigate the influence of the presence of a medium on the degradation mechanism of orpiment (As2S3) using synchrotron radiation (SR)-based tomographic transmission X-ray microscopy, SR-based micro-X-ray fluorescence, and Xray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy. Upon direct illumination of dry orpiment powder using UV-visible light, only the formation of As2O3 was observed. When As2S3 was surrounded by a medium and illuminated, As2O3 was only observed in the area directly exposed to light, while As(V) degradation species were found elsewhere in the medium. Without accelerated artificial light aging, As(V)(aq) species are formed and migrate throughout the medium within weeks after preparation. In both scenarios, the As(V) species form via intermediate As(III)(aq) species and the presence of a medium is necessary. As(V)(aq) species can react with available cations to form insoluble metal arsenates, which induces stress within the paint layers (leading to, e.g., cracks and delamination) or can lead to a visual change of the image of the painting. |
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000974346900001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-14 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0002-7863 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
15 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 15; 2023 IF: 13.858 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196762 |
Serial |
8948 |
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Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Niklas, K.J.; Niinemets, Ü.; Schrader, J. |
| Title |
Leaf functional traits : ecological and evolutionary implications |
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ME3 Book as editor |
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2023 |
Publication |
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Pages |
185 p. |
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ME3 Book as editor; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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2023-04-14 |
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978-2-8325-2086-4; 1664-8714 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198002 |
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8894 |
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Wittner, N.; Gergely, S.; Slezsák, J.; Broos, W.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Cornet, I. |
| Title |
Follow-up of solid-state fungal wood pretreatment by a novel near-infrared spectroscopy-based lignin calibration model |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of microbiological methods |
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208 |
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106725-106727 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Biochemical Wastewater Valorization & Engineering (BioWaVE) |
| Abstract |
Lignin removal plays a crucial role in the efficient bioconversion of lignocellulose to fermentable sugars. As a delignification process, fungal pretreatment has gained great interest due to its environmental friendliness and low energy consumption. In our previous study, a positive linear correlation between acid-insoluble lignin degradation and the achievable enzymatic saccharification yield has been found, hereby highlighting the importance of the close follow-up of lignin degradation during the solid-state fungal pretreatment process. However, the standard quantification of lignin, which relies on the two-step acid hydrolysis of the biomass, is highly laborious and time-consuming. Vibrational spectroscopy has been proven as a fast and easy alternative; however, it has not been extensively researched on lignocellulose subjected to solid-state fungal pretreatment. Therefore, the present study examined the suitability of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) for the rapid and easy assessment of lignin content in poplar wood pretreated with Phanerochaete chrysosporium. Furthermore, the predictive power of the obtained calibration model and the recently published ATR-FTIR spectroscopy-based model were compared for the first time using the same fungus-treated wood data set. PLSR was used to correlate the NIR spectra to the acid-insoluble lignin contents (19.9%-27.1%) of pretreated wood. After normalization and second derivation, a PLSR model with a good coefficient of determination (RCV2 = 0.89) and a low root mean square error (RMSECV = 0.55%) were obtained despite the heterogeneous nature of the fungal solid-state fermentation. The performance of this PLSR model was comparably good to the one obtained by ATR-FTIR (RCV2 = 0.87) while it required more extensive spectral pre-processing. In conclusion, both methods will be highly useful for the high-throughput and user-friendly monitoring of lignin degradation in a solid-state fungal pretreatment-based biorefinery concept. |
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000983287400001 |
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2023-04-13 |
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0167-7012 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
2.2 |
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Most recent IF: 2.2; 2023 IF: 1.79 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:195814 |
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9038 |
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Van Oijstaeijen, W.; Finizola e Silva, M.; Back, P.; Collins, A.; Verheyen, K.; De Beelde, R.; Cools, J.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
The Nature Smart Cities business model : a rapid decision-support and scenario analysis tool to reveal the multi-benefits of green infrastructure investments |
Type |
Administrative Services |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Urban forestry & urban greening |
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84 |
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Pages |
127923-14 |
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Administrative Services; A1 Journal article; Art; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Incorporating natural spaces within urban areas has been shown to have multiple benefits. However, despite greening and adaptation strategies at different levels of government, progress remains slow with a lack of easy to use and comprehensive tools identified as key to overcoming this. This paper presents a co-designed tool with academic and local authority partners to demonstrate the ecosystem service benefits of small-scale urban green infrastructure projects. Through the tool, users can readily assess the impact of green infrastructure investments on the delivery of a selection of ecosystem services in the early stages of a project. Furthermore, the tool provides a standardised assessment of cultural ecosystem services' contributions, as well as offering a method to score spatial designs on the impact on habitat for biodiversity. Use of the tool is demonstrated using a pilot study in Kapelle, the Netherlands. The results set out an overview of the impacts of the spatial design on estimated ecosystem service delivery. They also show the tool's potential to add value in early project stages and as a planning and design tool, helping to maximise the benefits that can be achieved through green infrastructure design. Complementing these arguments with ball-park estimations on green infrastructure costs, the Nature Smart Cities Business Model aims to offer public sector officers the means to create a business case for green infrastructure measures, facilitating the translation from strategies to actual plans, thus benefitting green infrastructure implementation in the public realm. |
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000982199900001 |
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2023-04-11 |
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1618-8667 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196748 |
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9235 |
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Vallicrosa, H.; Lugli, L.F.; Fuchslueger, L.; Sardans, J.; Ramirez-Rojas, I.; Verbruggen, E.; Grau, O.; Brechet, L.; Peguero, G.; Van Langenhove, L.; Verryckt, L.T.; Terrer, C.; Llusia, J.; Ogaya, R.; Marquez, L.; Roc-Fernandez, P.; Janssens, I.; Penuelas, J. |
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Phosphorus scarcity contributes to nitrogen limitation in lowland tropical rainforests |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Ecology |
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104 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
e4049-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change |
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There is increasing evidence to suggest that soil nutrient availability can limit the carbon sink capacity of forests, a particularly relevant issue considering today's changing climate. This question is especially important in the tropics, where most part of the Earth's plant biomass is stored. To assess whether tropical forest growth is limited by soil nutrients and to explore N and P limitations, we analyzed stem growth and foliar elemental composition of the five stem widest trees per plot at two sites in French Guiana after 3 years of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and N + P addition. We also compared the results between potential N-fixer and non-N-fixer species. We found a positive effect of N fertilization on stem growth and foliar N, as well as a positive effect of P fertilization on stem growth, foliar N, and foliar P. Potential N-fixing species had greater stem growth, greater foliar N, and greater foliar P concentrations than non-N-fixers. In terms of growth, there was a negative interaction between N-fixer status, N + P, and P fertilization, but no interaction with N fertilization. Because N-fixing plants do not show to be completely N saturated, we do not anticipate N providing from N-fixing plants would supply non-N-fixers. Although the soil-age hypothesis only anticipates P limitation in highly weathered systems, our results for stem growth and foliar elemental composition indicate the existence of considerable N and P co-limitation, which is alleviated in N-fixing plants. The evidence suggests that certain mechanisms invest in N to obtain the scarce P through soil phosphatases, which potentially contributes to the N limitation detected by this study. |
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000977760600001 |
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2023-04-11 |
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0012-9658; 1939-9170 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196804 |
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9218 |
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Wang, S.; Tian, H.; Sun, M. |
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Valley-polarized and enhanced transmission in graphene with a smooth strain profile |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Journal of physics : condensed matter |
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35 |
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30 |
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304002-304013 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We explore the influence of strain on the valley-polarized transmission of graphene by employing the wave-function matching and the non-equilibrium Green's function technique. When the transmission is along the armchair direction, we show that the valley polarization and transmission can be improved by increasing the width of the strained region and increasing (decreasing) the extensional strain in the armchair (zigzag) direction. It is noted that the shear strain does not affect transmission and valley polarization. Furthermore, when we consider the smooth strain barrier, the valley-polarized transmission can be enhanced by increasing the smoothness of the strain barrier. We hope that our finding can shed new light on constructing graphene-based valleytronic and quantum computing devices by solely employing strain. |
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000977124700001 |
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2023-04-11 |
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0953-8984 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.7 |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 2.7; 2023 IF: 2.649 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196718 |
Serial |
8953 |
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Sevik, C.; Bekaert, J.; Milošević, M.V. |
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Superconductivity in functionalized niobium-carbide MXenes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Nanoscale |
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15 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
8792-8799 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We detail the effects of Cl and S functionalization on the superconducting properties of layered (bulk) and monolayer niobium carbide (Nb2C) MXene crystals, based on first-principles calculations combined with Eliashberg theory. For bulk layered Nb2CCl2, the calculated superconducting transition temperature (T-c) is in very good agreement with the recently measured value of 6 K. We show that T-c is enhanced to 10 K for monolayer Nb2CCl2, due to an increase in the density of states at the Fermi level, and the corresponding electron-phonon coupling. We further demonstrate feasible gate- and strain-induced enhancements of T-c for both bulk-layered and monolayer Nb2CCl2 crystals, resulting in T-c values of around 38 K. In the S-functionalized Nb2CCl2 crystals, our calculations reveal the importance of phonon softening in understanding their superconducting properties. Finally, we predict that Nb3C2S2 in bulk-layered and monolayer forms is also superconducting, with a T-c of around 28 K. Considering that Nb2C is not superconducting in pristine form, our findings promote functionalization as a pathway towards robust superconductivity in MXenes. |
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000976973900001 |
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2023-04-11 |
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2040-3364; 2040-3372 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.7 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 6.7; 2023 IF: 7.367 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196711 |
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8938 |
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Tampieri, F.; Espona-Noguera, A.; Labay, C.; Ginebra, M.-P.; Yusupov, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Canal, C. |
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Does non-thermal plasma modify biopolymers in solution? A chemical and mechanistic study for alginate |
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A1 Journal Article |
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2023 |
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Biomaterials Science |
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A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; |
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In the last decades, non-thermal plasma has been extensively investigated as a relevant tool for various biomedical applications, ranging from tissue decontamination to regeneration and from skin treatment to tumor therapies. This high versatility is due to the different kinds and amount of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that can be generated during a plasma treatment and put in contact with the biological target. Some recent studies report that solutions of biopolymers with the ability to generate hydrogels, when treated with plasma, can enhance the generation of reactive species and influence their stability, resulting thus in the ideal media for indirect treatments of biological targets. The direct effects of the plasma treatment on the structure of biopolymers in water solution, as well as the chemical mechanisms responsible for the enhanced generation of RONS, are not yet fully understood. In this study, we aim at filling this gap by investigating, on the one hand, the nature and extent of the modifications induced by plasma treatment in alginate solutions, and, on the other hand, at using this information to explain the mechanisms responsible for the enhanced generation of reactive species as a consequence of the treatment. The approach we use is twofold: (i) investigating the effects of plasma treatment on alginate solutions, by size exclusion chromatography, rheology and scanning electron microscopy and (ii) study of a molecular model (glucuronate) sharing its chemical structure, by chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and by molecular dynamics simulations. Our results point out the active role of the biopolymer chemistry during direct plasma treatment. Short-lived reactive species, such as OH radicals and O atoms, can modify the polymer structure, affecting its functional groups and causing partial fragmentation. Some of these chemical modifications, like the generation of organic peroxide, are likely responsible for the secondary generation of long-lived reactive species such as hydrogen peroxide and nitrite ions. This is relevant in view of using biocompatible hydrogels as vehicles for storage and delivery reactive species for targeted therapies. |
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000973699000001 |
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2023-04-11 |
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2047-4830 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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6.6 |
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Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
Agència de Gestió d’Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca, SGR2022-1368 ; H2020 European Research Council, 714793 ; European Cooperation in Science and Technology, CA19110 CA20114 ; Secretaría de Estado de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, PID2019-103892RB-I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 ; We thank Gonzalo Rodríguez Cañada and Xavier Solé-Martí (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) for help in collecting some of the experimental data and for the useful discussions. This work has been primarily funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement no. 714793). The authors acknowledge MINECO for PID2019103892RB-I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 project (CC). The authors belong to SGR2022-1368 (FT, AEN, CL, MPG, CC) and acknowledge Generalitat de Catalunya for the ICREA Academia Award for Excellence in Research of CC. We thank also COST Actions CA20114 (Therapeutical Applications of Cold Plasmas) and CA19110 (Plasma Applications for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture) for the stimulating environment provided. |
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Most recent IF: 6.6; 2023 IF: 4.21 |
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PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196773 |
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8794 |
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Monico, L.; d'Acapito, F.; Cotte, M.; Janssens, K.; Romani, A.; Ricci, G.; Miliani, C.; Cartechini, L. |
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Total electron yield (TEY) detection mode Cr K-edge XANES spectroscopy as a direct method to probe the composition of the surface of darkened chrome yellow (PbCr1-xSxO4) and potassium chromate paints |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms |
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539 |
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141-147 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) |
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The darkening of chromate-pigments, including chrome yellows (PbCr1-xSxO4), is a surface phenomenon affecting late 19th-early 20th c. paintings, such as those by Van Gogh. Exploring analytical strategies that contribute to a deep understanding of darkening is therefore significant for the long-term conservation of unique masterpieces. Here, we examined the capabilities of Cr K-edge XANES spectroscopy collected at the same time in X-ray fluorescence yield (XFY) and total electron yield (TEY) detection modes to selectively study the surface composition of darkened oil paint mock-ups composed of chrome yellow (PbCr0.2S0.8O4) or potassium chromate. By discussing advantages and drawbacks in using XFY/TEY modes in relation to XFY & mu;-XANES analysis from sectioned samples, we aim at assessing if TEY-XANES spectroscopy: (i) is a selective surface method to determine the abundance of different Cr-species from paint fragments; (ii) can contribute to optimize the analytical strategy by limiting time consuming sample preparation procedures; (iii) can decrease the probability of radiation damage. |
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001041485400001 |
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2023-04-10 |
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0168-583x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.3 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 1.3; 2023 IF: 1.109 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198427 |
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8944 |
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Ndayirinde, C.; Gorbanev, Y.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; De Meyer, R.; Smets, A.; Vlasov, E.; Bals, S.; Cool, P.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Plasma-catalytic ammonia synthesis : packed catalysts act as plasma modifiers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Catalysis today |
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419 |
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114156-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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We studied the plasma-catalytic production of NH3 from H2 and N2 in a dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor using five different Co-based catalysts supported on Al2O3, namely Co/Al2O3, CoCe/Al2O3, CoLa/Al2O3, CoCeLa/Al2O3 and CoCeMg/Al2O3. The catalysts were characterized via several techniques, including SEM-EDX, and their performance was compared. The best performing catalyst was found to be CoLa/Al2O3, but the dif-ferences in NH3 concentration, energy consumption and production rate between the different catalysts were limited under the same conditions (i.e. feed gas, flow rate and ratio, and applied power). At the same time, the plasma properties, such as the plasma power and current profile, varied significantly depending on the catalyst. Taken together, these findings suggest that in the production of NH3 by plasma catalysis, our catalysts act as plasma modifiers, i.e., they change the discharge properties and hence the gas phase plasma chemistry. Importantly, this effect dominates over the direct catalytic effect (as e.g. in thermal catalysis) defined by the chemistry on the catalyst surface. |
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000987221300001 |
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2023-04-10 |
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0920-5861 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.3 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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This research was supported by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project) and the Methusalem project of the University of Antwerp. We also gratefully acknowledge the NH3-TPD analysis performed by Sander Bossier. |
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Most recent IF: 5.3; 2023 IF: 4.636 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:197268 |
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8917 |
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