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Author Tafuri, F.; Granozio, F.M.; Carillo, F.; Lombardi, F.; Di Uccio, U.S.; Verbist, K.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Josephson phenomenology and microstructure of YBaCuO artificial grain boundaries characterized by misalignment of the c-axes Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume (up) 327 Issue Pages 63-71
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract YBa(2)Cu(3)O(7-delta) (YBCO) grain boundaries characterized by a misalignment of the c-axes (45 degrees c-axis tilt or 45 degrees c-axis twist) have been obtained by employing a recently implemented biepitaxial technique. Junctions based on these grain boundaries exhibit good Josephson properties useful for applications. High values of the I(C)R(N) product and a Fraunhofer-like dependence of the critical current on the magnetic field, differently from traditional biepitaxial junctions, have been obtained. The correlation between transport properties and microstructure has been investigated by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), which was also performed on previously measured junctions. The presence of atomically clean basal plane (BP) faced tilt boundaries, among other types of interfaces, has been shown. The possibility of selecting these kinds of boundaries by controlling film growth, and their possible advantages in terms of reproducibility and uniformity of the junction properties an discussed. The possibility of employing these junctions to explore the symmetry of the order parameter is also discussed. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000084325700008 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 1999 IF: 1.114
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95180 Serial 1752
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Author Xiao, Y.M.; Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Infrared to terahertz absorption window in mono- and multi-layer graphene systems Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Optics communications Abbreviated Journal Opt Commun
Volume (up) 328 Issue Pages 135-142
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We present a theoretical study on optical properties such as optical conductance and light transmission coefficient for mono- and multi-layer graphene systems with AB- and ABC-stacking. Considering an air/graphene/dielectric-water structure, the optical coefficients for those graphene systems are examined and compared. The universal optical conductance sigma(N)(0)=N pi e(2)/(2h) for N layer graphene systems in the visible region is verified. For N 3 layer graphene, the mini-gap induced absorption edges can be observed in odd layers AB-stacked multilayer graphene, where the number and position of the absorption edges are decided by the layers number N. Meanwhile, we can observe the optical absorption windows for those graphene systems in the infrared to terahertz bandwidth (0.2-150 THz). The absorption window is induced by different transition energies required for inter- and intra-band optical absorption channels. We find that the depth and width of the absorption window can be tuned not only via varying temperature and electron density but also by changing the number of graphene layers and the stacking order. These theoretical findings demonstrate that mono- and multi-layer graphene systems can be applied as frequency tunable optoelectronic devices working in infrared to terahertz bandwidth. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000336970000022 Publication Date 2014-05-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0030-4018; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.588 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant no, 2011YQ130018), Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province, and by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.588; 2014 IF: 1.449
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118364 Serial 1666
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Author Ivanov, V.A.; Krstajic, P.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Fleurov, V.; Kikoin, K.
Title On the ferromagnetic exchange in Mn-doped III-V semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2003 Publication Physica: B : condensed matter T2 – 23rd International Conference on Low Temperature Physics (LT23), AUG 20-27, 2002, HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Abbreviated Journal Physica B
Volume (up) 329 Issue Part 2 Pages 1282-1283
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We propose a microscopic model for double exchange in GaAs:Mn, GaP:Mn which is based on the interaction between the transition metal impurities and the heavy holes of host semiconductor. The kinematic exchange is derived and the Curie temperature is calculated which agrees with recent experiments. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000183802700400 Publication Date 2003-02-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-4526; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.386 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.386; 2003 IF: 0.908
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103813 Serial 2435
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Author Chizhov, As.; Rumyantseva, Mn.; Drozdov, Ka.; Krylov, Iv.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Filatova, Dg.; Khmelevsky, No.; Kozlovsky, Vf.; Maltseva, Ln.; Gaskov, Am.
Title Photoresistive gas sensor based on nanocrystalline ZnO sensitized with colloidal perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem
Volume (up) 329 Issue Pages 129035
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The development of sensor materials of which gas sensitivity activates under light illumination is of great importance for the design of portable gas analyzers with low power consumption. In the present work a ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite based on nanocrystalline ZnO and colloidal cubic-shaped perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (NCs) capped by oleic acide and oleylamine was synthesized. The individual materials and obtained nanocomposite are characterized by x-ray diffraction, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive Xray spectroscopy mapping and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. The spectral dependence of the photoconductivity of the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite reveals a well-defined peak that strongly correlates with the its optical absorption spectrum. The nanocomposite ZnO/CsPbBr3 shows enhanced photoresponse under visible light illumination (lambda(max) = 470 nm, 8 mW/cm(2)) in air, oxygen and argone, compared with pure nanocrystalline ZnO. Under periodic illumination in the temperature range of 25-100 degrees C, the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite shows a sensor response to 0.5-3.0 ppm NO2, unlike pure nanocrystalline ZnO matrix, which demonstrates sensor sensitivity to NO2 under the same conditions above 100 degrees C. The effects of humidity on the sensor signal and photoresponse are also discussed.
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Language Wos 000612060700009 Publication Date 2020-10-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.401 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The reported study was funded by RFBR according to the research project N◦ 18-33-01004 and in part by a grant from the St. Petersburg State University – Event 3-2018 (id: 46380300). Element mapping for sensors were supported by M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University Program of Development (X-ray fluorescence spectrometer Tornado M4 plus). Approved Most recent IF: 5.401
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:176123 Serial 6707
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Author Schuddinck, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Martin, C.; Hervieu, M.; Raveau, B.
Title Influence of oxygen content on the charge-ordering process in La0.5Ca0.5MnO3 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication Journal of alloys and compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd
Volume (up) 333 Issue Pages 13-20
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000173481300004 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-8388; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.133; 2002 IF: 1.014
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54840 Serial 1630
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Author Hellmuth, K.H.; Siitari-Kaupi, M.; Rauhala, E.; Johansson, B.; Zilliacus, R.; Gijbels, R.; Adriaens, A.
Title Reactions of high FeO-olivine rock with groundwater and redox-sensitive elements studied by surface-analytical methods and autoradiography Type P1 Proceeding
Year 1994 Publication Materials Research Society symposium proceedings Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 333 Issue Pages 947-953
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Wuhan Editor
Language Wos A1994BA13E00112 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0272-9172 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:8939 Serial 2821
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Author Chaves, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Tunable effective masses of magneto-excitons in two-dimensional materials Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Solid State Communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun
Volume (up) 334 Issue Pages 114371
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Excitonic properties of Ge2H2 and Sn2H2, also known as Xanes, are investigated within the effective mass model. A perpendicularly applied magnetic field induces a negative shift on the exciton center-of-mass kinetic energy that is approximately quadratic with its momentum, thus pushing down the exciton dispersion curve and flattening it. This can be interpreted as an increase in the effective mass of the magneto-exciton, tunable by the field intensity. Our results show that in low effective mass two-dimensional semiconductors, such as Xanes, the applied magnetic field allows one to tune the magneto-exciton effective mass over a wide range of values.
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Language Wos 000670329600003 Publication Date 2021-05-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0038-1098 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.554
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179762 Serial 7037
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Author Mercer, Er.; Van Alphen, S.; van Deursen, Cf.a.m.; Righart, Tw.h.; Bongers, Wa.; Snyders, R.; Bogaerts, A.; van de Sanden, Mc.m.; Peeters, Fj.j.
Title Post-plasma quenching to improve conversion and energy efficiency in a CO2 microwave plasma Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Fuel Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 334 Issue Pages 126734
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Transforming CO2 into value-added chemicals is crucial to realizing a carbon–neutral economy, and plasma-based conversion, a Power-2-X technology, offers a promising route to realizing an efficient and scalable process. This paper investigates the effects of post-plasma placement of a converging–diverging nozzle in a vortex-stabilized 2.45 GHz CO2 microwave plasma reactor to increase energy efficiency and conversion. The CDN leads to a 21 % relative increase in energy efficiency (31 %) and CO2 conversion (13 %) at high flow rates and near-atmospheric conditions. The most significant performance improvement was seen at low flow rates and sub-atmospheric pressure (300 mbar), where energy efficiency was 23 % and conversion was 28 %, a 71 % relative increase over conditions without the CDN. Using CFD simulations, we found that the CDN produces a change in the flow geometry, leading to a confined temperature profile at the height of the plasma, and forced extraction of CO to the post-CDN region.
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Language Wos 000891307400008 Publication Date 2022-11-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0016-2361 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes This research was supported by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project) and the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023). The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the HPC core facility CalcUA of the Universiteit Antwerpen, and VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government. In addition, this work has been carried out as part of the Plasma Power to Gas research program with reference 15325, which is by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and Alliander N.V. Approved Most recent IF: 7.4; 2023 IF: 4.601
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:192784 Serial 7235
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Author De Decker, J.; Folens, K.; De Clercq, J.; Meledina, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Du Laing, G.; Van Der Voort, P.
Title Ship-in-a-bottle CMPO in MIL-101(Cr) for selective uranium recovery from aqueous streams through adsorption Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Journal of hazardous materials Abbreviated Journal J Hazard Mater
Volume (up) 335 Issue Pages 1-9
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Mesoporous MIL-101(Cr) is used as host for a ship-in-a-bottle type adsorbent for selective U(VI) recovery from aqueous environments. The acid-resistant cage-type MOF is built in-situ around N,N-Diisobutyl-2-(octylphenylphosphoryl)acetamide (CMPO), a sterically demanding ligand with high U(VI) affinity. This one-step procedure yields an adsorbent which is an ideal compromise between homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, where the ligand can act freely within the pores of MIL-101, without leaching, while the adsorbent is easy separable and reusable. The adsorbent was characterized by XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption, XRF, ADF-STEM and EDX, to confirm and quantify the successful encapsulation of the CMPO in MIL-101, and the preservation of the host. Adsorption experiments with a central focus on U(VI) recovery were performed. Very high selectivity for U(VI) was observed, while competitive metal adsorption (rare earths, transition metals...) was almost negligible. The adsorption capacity was calculated at 5.32 mg U/g (pH 3) and 27.99 mg U/g (pH 4), by fitting equilibrium data to the Langmuir model. Adsorption kinetics correlated to the pseudo-second-order model, where more than 95% of maximum uptake is achieved within 375 min. The adsorbed U(VI) is easily recovered by desorption in 0.1 M HNO3. Three adsorption/desorption cycles were performed. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000402948600001 Publication Date 2017-04-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0304-3894 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.065 Times cited 35 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; The authors acknowledge the AUGent/UGent for financial support, Grant Number DEF12/AOP/008 fund IV1. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.065
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144153 Serial 4685
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Author Zhigalina, O.M.; Mishina, E.D.; Sherstyuk, N.E.; Vorotilov, K.A.; Vasiljev, V.A.; Sigov, A.S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Grigoriev, Y.V.; de Santo, M.P.; Barberi, R.; Rasing, T.
Title Crystallization of PZT in porous alumina membrane channels Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Ferroelectrics Abbreviated Journal Ferroelectrics
Volume (up) 336 Issue Pages 247-254
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000239567500030 Publication Date 2006-07-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0015-0193;1563-5112; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.551 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.551; 2006 IF: 0.389
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60113 Serial 583
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Author Parrilla, M.; Montiel, F.N.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K.
Title Derivatization of amphetamine to allow its electrochemical detection in illicit drug seizures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem
Volume (up) 337 Issue Pages 129819
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Amphetamine (AMP) is posing critical issues in our society being one of the most encountered drugs-of-abuse in the current illicit market. The continuous drug production in Europe urges the development of new tools for the rapid on-site determination of illicit drugs such as AMP. However, the direct electrochemical detection of AMP is a challenge because the molecule is non-electroactive at the potential window of conventional graphite SPEs. For this reason, a derivatization step is needed to convert the primary amine into an electroactive oxidizable group. Herein, the rapid electrochemical detection of AMP in seized samples based on the derivatization by 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonate (NQS) is presented by using square wave voltammetry (SWV) at graphite screen-printed electrodes (SPEs). First, a detailed optimization of the key parameters and the analytical performance is provided. The method showed a sensitivity of 7.9 µA mM-1 within a linear range from 50 to 500 µM, a limit of detection of 22.2 µM, and excellent reproducibility (RSD = 4.3%, n = 5 at 500 µM). Subsequently, the effect of NQS on common cutting agents for the selective detection of AMP is addressed. The comparison of the method with drugs-of-abuse containing secondary and tertiary amines confirms the selectivity of the method. Finally, the concept is applied to quantify AMP in 20 seized samples provided by forensic laboratories, exhibiting an accuracy of 97.3 ± 10.5%. Overall, the fast analysis of samples with the electrochemical profiling of derivatized AMP exhibits a straightforward on-site screening aiming to facilitate the tasks of law enforcement agents in the field.
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Language Wos 000640386500001 Publication Date 2021-03-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.401 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.401
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176353 Serial 7762
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Author Vallius, M.; Janssen, N.A.H.; Heinrich, J.; Hoek, G.; Ruuskanen, J.; Cyrys, J.; Van Grieken, R.; de Hartog, J.J.; Kreyling, W.G.; Pekkanen, J.
Title Sources and elemental composition of ambient PM2.5 in three European cities Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 337 Issue Pages 147-162
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000226661700013 Publication Date 2004-08-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0048-9697; 1879-1026 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:49804 Serial 8560
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Author Wang, J.; Zhang, K.; Mertens, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Meynen, V.
Title Plasma-based dry reforming of methane in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor: Importance of uniform (sub)micron packings/catalysts to enhance the performance Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 337 Issue Pages 122977
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;
Abstract This study presents new insights on the effect of (sub)micrometer particle sized materials in plasma-based CO2-

CH4 reforming by investigating the performance of SiO2 spheres (with/without supported metal) of varying

particle sizes. (Sub)micron particles synthesized through the St¨ober method were used instead of (sub)millimeter

particles employed in previous studies. Increasing particle size (from 120 nm to 2390 nm) was found to first

increase and then decrease conversion and energy yield, with optimal performance achieved using 740 nm 5 wt%

Ni loaded SiO2, which improved CO2 and CH4 conversion, and energy yield to 44%, 55%, and 0.271 mmol/kJ,

respectively, compared to 20%, 27%, and 0.116 mmol/kJ in an empty reactor at the same flow rate. This is the

first to achieve significant performance improvement in a fully packed reactor, highlighting the importance of

selecting a suitable particle size. The findings can offer guidance towards rational design of catalysts for plasmabased

reactions.
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Language Wos 001056527600001 Publication Date 2023-06-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0926-3373 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 22.1 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes This work is supported by the China Scholarship Council (No. 201806060123); and the VLAIO Catalisti transition project CO2PERATE (HBC.2017.0692). K.Z acknowledges the EASiCHEM project funded by the Flemish Strategic Basic Research Program of the Catalisti cluster and Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (HBC.2018.0484). Approved Most recent IF: 22.1; 2023 IF: 9.446
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196955 Serial 8797
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Author Wang, J.; Zhang, K.; Mertens, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Meynen, V.
Title Plasma-based dry reforming of methane in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor: Importance of uniform (sub)micron packings/catalysts to enhance the performance Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 337 Issue Pages 122977
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ;
Abstract This study presents new insights on the effect of (sub)micrometer particle sized materials in plasma-based CO2-

CH4 reforming by investigating the performance of SiO2 spheres (with/without supported metal) of varying

particle sizes. (Sub)micron particles synthesized through the St¨ober method were used instead of (sub)millimeter

particles employed in previous studies. Increasing particle size (from 120 nm to 2390 nm) was found to first

increase and then decrease conversion and energy yield, with optimal performance achieved using 740 nm 5 wt%

Ni loaded SiO2, which improved CO2 and CH4 conversion, and energy yield to 44%, 55%, and 0.271 mmol/kJ,

respectively, compared to 20%, 27%, and 0.116 mmol/kJ in an empty reactor at the same flow rate. This is the

first to achieve significant performance improvement in a fully packed reactor, highlighting the importance of

selecting a suitable particle size. The findings can offer guidance towards rational design of catalysts for plasmabased

reactions.
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Language Wos 001056527600001 Publication Date 2023-06-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0926-3373 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 22.1 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes This work is supported by the China Scholarship Council (No. 201806060123); and the VLAIO Catalisti transition project CO2PERATE (HBC.2017.0692). K.Z acknowledges the EASiCHEM project funded by the Flemish Strategic Basic Research Program of the Catalisti cluster and Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (HBC.2018.0484). Approved Most recent IF: 22.1; 2023 IF: 9.446
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196955 Serial 8798
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Author Esquivel, D.; Ouwehand, J.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Tendeloo, G.V.; Romero-Salguero, F.J.; Clercq, J.D.; Voort, P.V.D.
Title Thiol-ethylene bridged PMO: A high capacity regenerable mercury adsorbent via intrapore mercury thiolate crystal formation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Journal of hazardous materials Abbreviated Journal J Hazard Mater
Volume (up) 339 Issue 339 Pages 368-377
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Highly ordered thiol-ethylene bridged Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas were synthesized directly from a homemade thiol-functionalized bis-silane precursor. These high surface area materials contain up to 4.3 mmol/g sulfur functions in the walls and can adsorb up to 1183 mg/g mercury ions. Raman spectroscopy reveals the existence of thiol and disulfide moieties. These groups have been evaluated by a combination of Raman spectroscopy, Ellman’s reagent and elemental analysis. The adsorption of mercury ions was evidenced by different techniques, including Raman, XPS and porosimetry, which indicate that thiol groups are highly accessible to mercury. Scanning transmission electron microscopy combined with EDX showed an even homogenous distribution of the sulfur atoms throughout the structure, and have revealed for the first time that a fraction of the adsorbed mercury is forming thiolate nanocrystals in the pores. The adsorbent is highly selective for mercury and can be regenerated and reused multiple times, maintaining its structure and functionalities and showing only a marginal loss of adsorption capacity after several runs.
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Language Wos 000407188200040 Publication Date 2017-06-22
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ISSN 0304-3894 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.065 Times cited 12 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes D.E. thanks the F.W.O. Flanders (Fund Scientific Research) for a postdoctoral grant (3E10813W). J.O. acknowledges also F.W.O. Flanders, research project G006813N, and the research Board of Ghent University, UGent GOA (Concerted Research Actions) (grant 01G00710) for financial support. F. J. R.-S. acknowledges funding of this research by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Project MAT2013-44463-R), Andalusian Regional Government (FQM-346 group), and Feder Funds. The Titan microscope used for this investigation was partially funded by the Hercules foundation of the Flemish government. This work was supported by the Belgian IAP-PAI network. Approved Most recent IF: 6.065
Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:144433 Serial 4624
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Author Pinera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; Leyva, A.; Abreu, Y.; Cabal, A.E.; van Espen, P.; Van Remortel, N.
Title Improved calculation of displacements per atom cross section in solids by gamma and electron irradiation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Interactions With Materials And Atoms Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 339 Issue Pages 1-7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Particle Physics Group; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Several authors had estimated the displacements per atom cross sections under different approximations and models, including most of the main gamma- and electron-material interaction processes. These previous works used numerical approximation formulas which are applicable for limited energy ranges. We proposed the Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM), which relates the established theories about atom displacements to the electron and positron secondary fluence distributions calculated from the Monte Carlo simulation. In this study the MCCM procedure is adapted in order to estimate the displacements per atom cross sections for gamma and electron irradiation. The results obtained through this procedure are compared with previous theoretical calculations. An improvement in about 10-90% for the gamma irradiation induced dpa cross section is observed in our results on regard to the previous evaluations for the studied incident energies. On the other hand, the dpa cross section values produced by irradiation with electrons are improved by our calculations in about 5-50% when compared with the theoretical approximations. When thin samples are irradiated with electrons, more precise results are obtained through the MCCM (in about 20-70%) with respect to the previous studies. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000343785500001 Publication Date 2014-09-15
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ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:121161 Serial 8069
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Author Zhang, X.B.; Vasiliev, A.L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; He, Y.; Yu, L.-M.; Thiry, P.A.
Title EM, XPS and LEED study of deposition of Ag on hydrogenated Si substrate prepared by wet chemical treatments Type A1 Journal article
Year 1995 Publication Surface science : a journal devoted to the physics and chemistry of interfaces Abbreviated Journal Surf Sci
Volume (up) 340 Issue Pages 317-327
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1995TA17600013 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Impact Factor 1.925 Times cited 11 Open Access
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Author Reynaert, S.; Vienne, A.; de Boeck, H.J.; D'Hose, T.; Janssens, I.; Nijs, I.; Portillo-Estrada, M.; Verbruggen, E.; Vicca, S.
Title Basalt addition improves the performance of young grassland monocultures under more persistent weather featuring longer dry and wet spells Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Agricultural and forest meteorology Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 340 Issue 1 Pages 109610
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change
Abstract Global warming is altering the intra-annual variability of precipitation patterns in the mid-latitudes, including a shift towards longer dry and wet spells compared to historic averages. Such fluctuations will likely alter soil water and nutrient dynamics of managed ecosystems which could negatively influence their functioning (e.g., productivity and fodder quality). Here, we investigated whether basalt addition could attenuate effects of increasingly persistent precipitation regimes (PR) on two agricultural grassland monocultures differing in drought resistance (low: Lolium perenne (LP) vs high: Festulolium (FL)) and digestibility (high: LP, low: FL), while improving soil C sequestration. In total, 32 experimental mesocosms were subjected to either a low (1-day wet/ dry alternation) or a highly (30-day wet/dry alternation) persistent PR over 120 days, keeping total precipitation equal. In half of these mesocosms, we mixed basalt with the top 20 cm soil layer at a rate of 50 t ha-1. Overall, 30-day PR increased average water availability resulting in improved aboveground biomass and shoot digestibility for both species, in spite of elevated physiological stress. These PR also increased shoot Si, K, N and C but reduced Ca accumulation. Basalt addition generally increased soil Al, Ni, Mg, Ca, P, K and Si availability without altering root biomass or total soil carbon. Moreover, differences in root N content and C:N ratio between species were reduced. Interestingly, basalt modified the PR effects on productivity. Within 30-day PR, basalt stimulated aboveground biomass (& PLUSMN;14%) and root Si and K contents without altering plant digestibility, palatability, crude protein content or Ni/Al content. These results indicate that basalt can stimulate grassland productivity and soil nutrient availability under more persistent PR without negatively affecting fodder quality. Hence, basalt application may improve the performance of young temperate grassland monocultures under climate change, though dry soil conditions may limit effects on soil C sequestration during summer.
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Language Wos 001051084500001 Publication Date 2023-07-21
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ISSN 0168-1923 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.2 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.2; 2023 IF: 3.887
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:199204 Serial 9189
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Author Van Tendeloo, M.; Xie, Y.; Van Beeck, W.; Zhu, W.; Lebeer, S.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
Title Oxygen control and stressor treatments for complete and long-term suppression of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria in biofilm-based partial nitritation/anammox Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Bioresource Technology Abbreviated Journal Bioresource Technol
Volume (up) 342 Issue Pages 125996
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Mainstream nitrogen removal by partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) can realize energy and cost savings for sewage treatment. Selective suppression of nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) remains a key bottleneck for PN/A implementation. A rotating biological contactor was studied with an overhead cover and controlled air/N2 inflow to regulate oxygen availability at 20 °C. Biofilm exposure to dissolved oxygen concentrations < 0.51 ± 0.04 mg O2 L-1 when submerged in the water and < 1.41 ± 0.31 mg O2 L-1 when emerged in the headspace (estimated), resulted in complete and long-term NOB suppression with a low relative nitrate production ratio of 10 ± 4%. Additionally, weekly biofilm stressor treatments with free ammonia (FA) (29 ± 1 mg NH3-N L-1 for 3 h) could improve the NOB suppression while free nitrous acid treatments had insufficient effect. This study demonstrated the potential of managing NOB suppression in biofilm-based systems by oxygen control and recurrent FA exposure, opening opportunities for resource efficient nitrogen removal.
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Language Wos 000704455300005 Publication Date 2021-09-21
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ISSN 0960-8524 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.651 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.651
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181301 Serial 8355
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Author Conard, T.; de Witte, H.; Loo, R.; Verheyen, P.; Vandervorst, W.; Caymax, M.; Gijbels, R.
Title XPS and TOFSIMS studies of shallow Si/Si1-xGex/Si layers Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Thin solid films : an international journal on the science and technology of thin and thick films Abbreviated Journal Thin Solid Films
Volume (up) 343/344 Issue Pages 583-586
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam : Elsevier Editor
Language Wos 000081103100149 Publication Date 2002-07-26
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ISSN 0040-6090; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.879 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.879; 1999 IF: 1.101
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24934 Serial 3926
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Author Boneschanscher, M.P.; Evers, W.H.; Geuchies, J.J.; Altantzis, T.; Goris, B.; Rabouw, F.T.; van Rossum, S.A.P.; van der Zant, H.S.J.; Siebbeles, L.D.A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Swart, I.; Hilhorst, J.; Petukhov, A.V.; Bals, S.; Vanmaekelbergh, D.;
Title Long-range orientation and atomic attachment of nanocrystals in 2D honeycomb superlattices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Science Abbreviated Journal Science
Volume (up) 344 Issue 6190 Pages 1377-1380
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Oriented attachment of synthetic semiconductor nanocrystals is emerging as a route for obtaining new semiconductors that can have Dirac-type electronic bands like graphene, but also strong spin-orbit coupling. The two-dimensional assembly geometry will require both atomic coherence and long-range periodicity of the superlattices. We show how the interfacial self-assembly and oriented attachment of nanocrystals results in two-dimensional (2D) metal chalcogenide semiconductors with a honeycomb superlattice. We present an extensive atomic and nanoscale characterization of these systems using direct imaging and wave scattering methods. The honeycomb superlattices are atomically coherent, and have an octahedral symmetry that is buckled; the nanocrystals occupy two parallel planes. Considerable necking and large-scale atomic motion occurred during the attachment process.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000337531700035 Publication Date 2014-05-30
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ISSN 0036-8075;1095-9203; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 37.205 Times cited 304 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Fwo; 262348 Esmi; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 37.205; 2014 IF: 33.611
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117095 Serial 1840
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Author Keulemans, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S.
Title Activity versus selectivity in photocatalysis : morphological or electronic properties tipping the scale Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal
Volume (up) 344 Issue Pages 221-228
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract In this paper a structure-activity and structure-selectivity relation is established for three commercial TiO2 sources (P25, P90, and PC500). Morphological and electronic parameters of the photocatalysts are determined using widely applicable and inexpensive characterization procedures. More specifically, the electronic properties are rigorously characterized using an electron titration method yielding quantitative information on the amount of defect sites present in the catalyst. Surface photovoltage measurements on the other hand provide complementary information on the charge carrier recombination process. As model reaction, the degradation of a solid layer of stearic acid is studied using an in situ FTIR reaction cell that enables to investigate the catalyst surface and possible formation of reaction intermediates while the reactions are ongoing. We show that the order of photocatalytic conversion is PC500 > P90 > P25, matching the order of favorable morphological properties. In terms of selectivity to CO2 formation (complete mineralization), however, this trend is reversed: P25 > P90 > PC500, now matching the order of advantageous electronic properties, i.e. low charge carrier recombination and high charge carrier generation. With this we intend to provide new mechanistic insights using a wide variety of physical, (wet) chemical and operando analysis methods that aid the development of performant (self-cleaning) photocatalytic materials.
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Language Wos 000390182800022 Publication Date 2016-10-15
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ISSN 0021-9517 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.844 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes ; M.K. acknowledges Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the doctoral scholarship. S.W.V. acknowledges the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO) for a post-doctoral fellowship. J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.844
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136339 Serial 5926
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Author Colomer, J.-F.; Benoit, J.-M.; Stephan, C.; Lefrant, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B.
Title Characterization of single-wall carbon nanotubes produced by CCVD method Type A1 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Chemical physics letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett
Volume (up) 345 Issue Pages 11-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000171066300003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0009-2614; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.815 Times cited 45 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.815; 2001 IF: 2.364
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54775 Serial 332
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Author Zhang, H.; Wang, W.; Li, X.; Han, L.; Yan, M.; Zhong, Y.; Tu, X.
Title Plasma activation of methane for hydrogen production in a N2 rotating gliding arc warm plasma : a chemical kinetics study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J
Volume (up) 345 Issue 345 Pages 67-78
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this work, a chemical kinetics study on methane activation for hydrogen production in a warm plasma, i.e., N-2 rotating gliding arc (RGA), was performed for the first time to get new insights into the underlying reaction mechanisms and pathways. A zero-dimensional chemical kinetics model was developed, which showed a good agreement with the experimental results in terms of the conversion of CH4 and product selectivities, allowing us to get a better understanding of the relative significance of various important species and their related reactions to the formation and loss of CH4, H-2, and C2H2 etc. An overall reaction scheme was obtained to provide a realistic picture of the plasma chemistry. The results reveal that the electrons and excited nitrogen species (mainly N-2(A)) play a dominant role in the initial dissociation of CH4. However, the H atom induced reaction CH4+ H -> CH3+ H-2, which has an enhanced reaction rate due to the high gas temperature (over 1200 K), is the major contributor to both the conversion of CH4 and H-2 production, with its relative contributions of > 90% and > 85%, respectively, when only considering the forward reactions. The coexistence and interaction of thermochemical and plasma chemical processes in the rotating gliding arc warm plasma significantly enhance the process performance. The formation of C-2 hydrocarbons follows a nearly one-way path of C2H6 -> C2H4 -> C2H2, explaining why the selectivities of C-2 products decreased in the order of C2H2 > C2H4 > C2H6.
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Publisher Elsevier Sequoia Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000430696500008 Publication Date 2018-03-24
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ISSN 1385-8947; 1873-3212 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 25 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.216
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151450 Serial 5036
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Author Zhu, W.; Van Tendeloo, M.; Alloul, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
Title Towards mainstream partial nitritation/anammox in four seasons : feasibility of bioaugmentation with stored summer sludge for winter anammox assistance Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Bioresource technology Abbreviated Journal Bioresource Technol
Volume (up) 347 Issue Pages 126619-11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract The strong effect of low temperatures on anammox challenges its mainstream application over the winter in temperate climates. Winter bioaugmentation with stored summer surplus sludge is a potential solution to guarantee sufficient nitrogen removal in winter. Firstly, the systems for which nitrogen removal deteriorated by the temperature decrease (25 °C → 20 °C) could be fully restored bioaugmenting with granules resp. flocs stored for 6 months at 118 resp. 220% of the initial biomass levels. Secondly, the reactivation of these stored sludges was tested in lower temperature systems (15.3 ± 0.4/10.4 ± 0.4 °C). Compared to the activity before storage, between 56% and 41% of the activity of granules was restored within one month, and 41%–32% for flocs. Additionally, 85–87% of granules and 50–53% of flocs were retained in the systems. After reactivation (15.3 ± 0.4/10.4 ± 0.4 °C), a more specialized community was formed (diversity decreased) with Candidatus Brocadia still dominant in terms of relative abundance. Capital and operating expenditures (CAPEX, OPEX) were negligible, representing only 0.19–0.36% of sewage treatment costs.
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Language Wos 000781730900001 Publication Date 2021-12-25
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ISSN 0960-8524 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 11.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 11.4
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:185210 Serial 7220
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Author Parrilla, M.; Joosten, F.; De Wael, K.
Title Enhanced electrochemical detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid by the use of surfactant-mediated solution Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical Abbreviated Journal Sensor Actuat B-Chem
Volume (up) 348 Issue Pages 130659
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)
Abstract Illicit drug consumption is a worldwide worrying phenomenon that troubles modern society. For this reason, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) are placing tremendous efforts into tackling the spreading of such substances among our community. New sensing technologies can facilitate the LEAs duties by providing portable and affordable analytical devices. Herein, we present for the first time a sensitive and low-cost electrochemical method, i.e. square-wave adsorptive stripping voltammetry on carbon screen-printed electrodes (SPE), for the detection of five illicit drugs (i.e. cocaine, heroin, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 4-chloro-alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone, and ketamine) in oral fluid by the aid of a surfactant. Particularly, the surfactant is adsorbed at the carbon electrode’s surface and yields the adsorption of illicit drug molecules, allowing for an enhanced electrochemical signal in comparison to surfactant-free media. First, the surfactant-mediated behavior is deeply explored at the SPE by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Subsequently, the electrochemical behavior of the five illicit drugs is studied and optimized to render optimal analytical performance. Accordingly, the analytical system exhibited a wide linear concentration range from 1 to 30 µM with sub-micromolar limits of detection and high sensitivity. This performance is similar to other reported electrochemical sensors, but with the advantage of using an unmodified SPE, thus avoiding costly and complex functionalization of the SPE. Finally, the methodology was evaluated in diluted oral fluid samples spiked with illicit drugs. Overall, this work describes a simple, rapid, portable, and sensitive method for the detection of illicit drugs aiming to provide oral fluid testing opportunities to LEAs.
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Language Wos 000701915600005 Publication Date 2021-08-27
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ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.401 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5.401
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181307 Serial 7912
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Author Ghosh, S.; Tongay, S.; Hebard, A.F.; Sahin, H.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Ferromagnetism in stacked bilayers of Pd/C60 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials Abbreviated Journal J Magn Magn Mater
Volume (up) 349 Issue Pages 128-134
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We provide experimental evidence for the existence of ferromagnetism in bilayers of Pd/C-60 which is supported by theoretical calculations based on density functional theory (DFT). The observed ferromagnetism is surprising as C-60 and Pd films are both non-ferromagnetic in the non-interacting limit. Magnetization (M) versus applied field (H) data acquired at different temperatures (T) show magnetic hysteresis with typical coercive fields (H-c) on the order of 50 Oe. From the temperature-dependent magnetization M(T) we extract a Curie temperature (T-c >= 550 K) using Bloch-like power law extrapolations to high temperatures. Using DFT calculations we investigated all plausible scenarios for the interaction between the C-60 molecules and the Pd slabs, Pd single atoms and Pd clusters. DFT shows that while the C-60 molecules are nonmagnetic, Pd films have a degenerate ground state that subject to a weak perturbation, can become ferromagnetic. Calculations also show that the interaction of C-60 molecules with excess Pd atoms and with sharp edges of a Pd slab is the most likely configuration that render the system ferromagnetic Interestingly, the calculated charge transfer (0.016 e per surface Pd atom, 0.064 e per Pd for intimate contact region) between C-60 and Pd does not appear to play an important role. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000326037600022 Publication Date 2013-08-02
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ISSN 0304-8853; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.63 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes ; We thank Prof. Amlan Biswas and Daniel Grant for Atomic Force Microscopy measurements. This work is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Contract Number 1005301 (AFH). The authors also thank S. Ciraci for fruitful discussions. All the computational resources have been provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure). H. Sahin is also supported by a FWO Pegasus Marie Curie Long Fellowship during the study. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.63; 2014 IF: 1.970
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Author Cremers, V.; Rampelberg, G.; Barhoum, A.; Walters, P.; Claes, N.; Oliveira, T.M. de; Assche, G.V.; Bals, S.; Dendooven, J.; Detavernier, C.
Title Oxidation barrier of Cu and Fe powder by Atomic Layer Deposition Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Surface and coatings technology Abbreviated Journal Surf Coat Tech
Volume (up) 349 Issue 349 Pages 1032-1041
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a vapor based technique which allows to deposit uniform, conformal films with a thickness control at the atomic scale. In this research, Al 2 O 3 coatings were deposited on micrometer-sized Fe and Cu powder (particles) using the thermal trimethylaluminum (TMA)/ water (H 2 O) process in a rotary pump-type ALD reactor. Rotation of the powder during deposition was required to obtain a pinhole-free ALD coating. The protective nature of the coating was evaluated by quantifying its effectiveness in protecting the metal particles during oxidative annealing treatments. The Al 2 O 3 coated powders were annealed in ambient air while in-situ thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and in-situ x-ray diffraction (XRD) data were acquired. The thermal stability of a series of Cu and Fe powder with different Al 2 O 3 thicknesses were determined with TGA. In both samples a clear shift in oxidation temperature is visible. For Cu and Fe powder coated with 25 nm Al 2 O 3 , we observed an increase of the oxidation temperature with 300-400°C. For the Cu powder a thin film of only 8 nm is required to obtain an initial increase in oxidation temperature of 200°C. In contrast, for Fe powder a thicker coating of 25 nm is required. In both cases, the oxidation temperature increases with increasing thickness of the Al 2 O 3 coating. These results illustrate that the Al 2 O 3 thin film, deposited by the thermal ALD process (TMA/H 2 O) can be an efficient and pinhole-free barrier layer for micrometer-sized powder particles, provided that the powder is properly agitated during the process to ensure sufficient vapour-solid interaction.
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Language Wos 000441492600108 Publication Date 2018-06-25
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ISSN 0257-8972 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.589 Times cited 10 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes The authors acknowledge financial support from the Strategic Initiative Materials in Flanders (SIM, SBO-FUNC project) and the Special Research Fund BOF of Ghent University (GOA 01G01513). J. D. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen) for a postdoctoral fellowship. N.C. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant 335078-COLOURATOMS). The authors acknowledge S. Goeteyn for the assistance in preliminary depositions. (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); ecas_sara Approved Most recent IF: 2.589
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Author McCalla, E.; Abakumov, A.M.; Saubanere, M.; Foix, D.; Berg, E.J.; Rousse, G.; Doublet, M.-L.; Gonbeau, D.; Novak, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Dominko, R.; Tarascon, J.-M.
Title Visualization of O-O peroxo-like dimers in high-capacity layered oxides for Li-ion batteries Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Science Abbreviated Journal Science
Volume (up) 350 Issue 350 Pages 1516-1521
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that rely on cationic redox reactions are the primary energy source for portable electronics. One pathway toward greater energy density is through the use of Li-rich layered oxides. The capacity of this class of materials (>270 milliampere hours per gram) has been shown to be nested in anionic redox reactions, which are thought to form peroxo-like species. However, the oxygen-oxygen (O-O) bonding pattern has not been observed in previous studies, nor has there been a satisfactory explanation for the irreversible changes that occur during first delithiation. By using Li2IrO3 as a model compound, we visualize the O-O dimers via transmission electron microscopy and neutron diffraction. Our findings establish the fundamental relation between the anionic redox process and the evolution of the O-O bonding in layered oxides.
Address College de France, Chimie du Solide et de l'Energie, FRE 3677, 11 Place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France. ALISTORE-European Research Institute, FR CNRS 3104, 80039 Amiens, France. Reseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, France. Sorbonne Universites-UPMC Univ Paris 06, 4 Place Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, France. jean-marie.tarascon@college-de-france.fr
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Language English Wos 000366591100056 Publication Date 2015-12-17
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Impact Factor 37.205 Times cited 281 Open Access
Notes E.M. thanks the Fonds de Recherche du Québec–Nature et Technologies and ALISTORE–European Research Institute for funding this work, as well as the European community I3 networks for funding the neutron scattering research trip. This work was also funded by the Slovenian Research Agency research program P2-0148. This work is partially based on experiments performed at the Institut Laue Langevin. We thank J. Rodriguez-Carvajal for help with neutron scattering experiments and for fruitful discussions. We also thank M. T. Sougrati for performing the Sn-Mössbauer measurements. Use of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, under contract no. DE-AC02- 06CH11357. M.S. and M.-L.D. acknowledge high-performance computational resources from GENCI-CCRT/CINES (grant cmm6691). J.-M.T. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014-2020)/ERC Grant-Project670116-ARPEMA. Approved Most recent IF: 37.205; 2015 IF: 33.611
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Author Van de Put, M.L.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.
Title Efficient solution of the Wigner-Liouville equation using a spectral decomposition of the force field Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Journal of computational physics Abbreviated Journal J Comput Phys
Volume (up) 350 Issue Pages 314-325
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The Wigner-Liouville equation is reformulated using a spectral decomposition of the classical force field instead of the potential energy. The latter is shown to simplify the Wigner-Liouville kernel both conceptually and numerically as the spectral force Wigner-Liouville equation avoids the numerical evaluation of the highly oscillatory Wigner kernel which is nonlocal in both position and momentum. The quantum mechanical evolution is instead governed by a term local in space and non-local in momentum, where the non locality in momentum has only a limited range. An interpretation of the time evolution in terms of two processes is presented; a classical evolution under the influence of the averaged driving field, and a probability-preserving quantum-mechanical generation and annihilation term. Using the inherent stability and reduced complexity, a direct deterministic numerical implementation using Chebyshev and Fourier pseudo-spectral methods is detailed. For the purpose of illustration, we present results for the time evolution of a one-dimensional resonant tunneling diode driven out of equilibrium. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000413379000016 Publication Date 2017-09-02
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ISSN 0021-9991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.744 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.744
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146630 Serial 4780
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