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Zewdie, M.C.; Van Passel, S.; Moretti, M.; Annys, S.; Tenessa, D.B.; Ayele, Z.A.; Tsegaye, E.A.; Cools, J.; Minale, A.S.; Nyssen, J. |
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Pathways how irrigation water affects crop revenue of smallholder farmers in northwest Ethiopia: A mixed approach |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Agricultural Water Management |
Abbreviated Journal  |
Agr Water Manage |
| Volume |
233 |
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Pages |
106101 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
The relationship between irrigation water availability and crop revenue is multifaceted. However, most of the previous studies focused only on the direct effect of irrigation water on crop revenue or considered that the indirect effect passes only through the farmers’ improved farm inputs usage. Nevertheless, unlike previous studies, this study argues that a one-sided argument that irrigation water directly causes high crop revenue or indirectly affects crop revenue only via the farmers’ improved farm inputs usage is incomplete, as irrigation water not only directly contributes to crop revenue but also indirectly conduces to crop revenue via both the type of crops produced and the farmers’ improved farm inputs usage. Considering the previous studies’ limitations, this study investigates pathways how small-scale irrigation water affects crop revenue and identifies challenges of small-scale irrigation farming in Fogera district, Ethiopia. Results endorsed that irrigation water has both direct and indirect effects on crop revenue. The indirect effect is 67 percent of the total effect and it is mediated by both the type of crops produced and farmers’ improved farm inputs usage. The result also indicated that irrigation user farmers have a higher income, more livestock assets and resources and better food, housing, and cloths than the non-users. Moreover, challenges related to agricultural output and input market were identified as the most severe problem followed by crop disease. The findings of our study suggest that to utilize the benefits of irrigation water properly, it is crucial to encourage farmers to use more improved farm inputs and to shift from staple to cash crop production. Moreover, farmers are frequently exposed to cheating by illegal brokers in the output market, therefore it is also important to increase farmers’ accessibility to output and input markets, the quality of improved farm inputs, and the bargaining power of farmers with market information. |
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2020-02-29 |
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0378-3774 |
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| Impact Factor |
6.7 |
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Bahir Dar University – Institutional University Cooperation; |
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Most recent IF: 6.7; 2020 IF: 2.848 |
| Call Number |
ENM @ enm @c:irua:167592 |
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6353 |
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Ying, J.; Lenaerts, S.; Symes, M.D.; Yang, X.-Y. |
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Hierarchical design in nanoporous metals |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Advanced Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Sci |
| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
27 |
Pages |
2106117-2106120 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Hierarchically porous metals possess intriguing high accessibility of matter molecules and unique continuous metallic frameworks, as well as a high level of exposed active atoms. High rates of diffusion and fast energy transfer have been important and challenging goals of hierarchical design and porosity control with nanostructured metals. This review aims to summarize recent important progress toward the development of hierarchically porous metals, with special emphasis on synthetic strategies, hierarchical design in structure-function and corresponding applications. The current challenges and future prospects in this field are also discussed. |
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000831201000001 |
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2022-07-28 |
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2198-3844 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
15.1 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 15.1 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:189646 |
Serial |
7170 |
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Asapu, R.; Claes, N.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; Minjauw, M.; Detavernier, C.; Cool, P.; Bals, S.; Verbruggen, S.W. |
| Title |
Electron Transfer and Near-Field Mechanisms in Plasmonic Gold-Nanoparticle-Modified TiO2Photocatalytic Systems |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
ACS applied nano materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
ACS Appl. Nano Mater. |
| Volume |
2 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
4067-4074 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
The major mechanism responsible for plasmonic enhancement of titanium dioxide photocatalysis using gold nanoparticles is still under contention. This work introduces an experimental strategy to disentangle the significance of the charge transfer and near-field mechanisms in plasmonic photocatalysis. By controlling the thickness and conductive nature of a nanoparticle shell that acts as a spacer layer separating the plasmonic metal core from the TiO2 surface, field enhancement or charge transfer effects can be selectively repressed or evoked. Layer-by-layer and in situ polymerization methods are used to synthesize gold core–polymer shell nanoparticles with shell thickness control up to the sub-nanometer level. Detailed optical and electrical characterization supported by near-field simulation models corroborate the trends in photocatalytic activity of the different systems. This approach mainly points at an important contribution of the enhanced near field. |
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000477917700006 |
Publication Date |
2019-05-31 |
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2574-0970 |
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Times cited |
32 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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This work was supported by Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). P.C. and R-G.C. acknowledge financial support from FWO (Project No. G038215N). N.C. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant No. 335078-COLOURATOM). |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:160579 |
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5184 |
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Asapu, R.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; Claes, N.; Blommaerts, N.; Minjauw, M.; Ahmad, T.; Dendooven, J.; Cool, P.; Bals, S.; Denys, S.; Detavernier, C.; Lenaerts, S.; Verbruggen, S.W. |
| Title |
Plasmonic Near-Field Localization of Silver Core–Shell Nanoparticle Assemblies via Wet Chemistry Nanogap Engineering |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
ACS applied materials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acs Appl Mater Inter |
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9 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
41577-41585 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Silver nanoparticles are widely used in the field of plasmonics because of their unique optical properties. The wavelength-dependent surface plasmon resonance gives rise to a strongly enhanced electromagnetic field, especially at so-called hot spots located in the nanogap in-between metal nanoparticle assemblies. Therefore, the interparticle distance is a decisive factor in plasmonic applications, such as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). In this study, the aim is to engineer this interparticle distance for silver nanospheres using a convenient wet-chemical approach and to predict and quantify the corresponding enhancement factor using both theoretical and experimental tools. This was done by building a tunable ultrathin polymer shell around the nanoparticles using the layer-by-layer method, in which the polymer shell acts as the separating interparticle spacer layer. Comparison of different theoretical approaches and corroborating the results with SERS analytical experiments using silver and silver−polymer core−shell nanoparticle clusters as SERS substrates was also done. Herewith, an approach is provided to estimate the extent of plasmonic near-field enhancement both theoretically as well as experimentally. |
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2017-11-29 |
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1944-8244 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
7.504 |
Times cited |
29 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
financial support through a research fellowship. C.D. wishes to thank the Hercules foundation for the financial support (SPINAL). P.C. and R.-G.C. acknowledge financial support by FWO Vlaanderen (project no. G038215N). N.C. and S.B. acknowledge the financial support from the European Research Council (ERC starting grant #335078-COLOURATOM). (ROMEO:white; preprint:; postprint:restricted 12 months embargo; pdfversion:cannot); saraecas; ECAS_Sara; |
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Most recent IF: 7.504 |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:147243 |
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4804 |
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Goorden, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lenaerts, S.; Deblonde, M.; et al. |
| Title |
Nanotechnologie: gewikt en gewogen |
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Minutes and reports |
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2009 |
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Minutes and reports; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NanoSoc |
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0000-00-00 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82905 |
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2277 |
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Goorden, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lenaerts, S.; Deblonde, M.; van Oudheusden, M.; et al. |
| Title |
Nanotechnologie op de agenda |
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Minutes and reports |
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2009 |
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Minutes and reports; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Society and Environment; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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NanoSoc |
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0000-00-00 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82903 |
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2278 |
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Papini, G.; Muys, M.; Van Winckel, T.; Meerburg, F.A.; Van Beeck, W.; Vermeir, P.; Vlaeminck, S.E. |
| Title |
Boosting aerobic microbial protein productivity and quality on brewery wastewater : impact of anaerobic acidification, high-rate process and biomass age |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Bioresource technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
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368 |
Issue |
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Pages |
128285 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Consortia of aerobic heterotrophic bacteria (AHB) are appealing as sustainable alternative protein ingredient for aquaculture given their high nutritional qualities, and their production potential on feed-grade industrial wastewater. Today, the impacts of pre-treatment, bioprocess choice and key parameter settings on AHB productivity and nutritional properties are unknown. This study investigated for the first time AHB microbial protein production effects based on (i) raw vs anaerobically fermented brewery wastewater, (ii) high-rate activated sludge (HRAS) without vs with feast-famine conditions, and (iii) three short solid retention time (SRT): 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 d. High biomass (4.4–8.0 g TSS/L/d) and protein productivities (1.9–3.2 g protein/L/d) were obtained while achieving COD removal efficiencies up to 98 % at SRT 0.50 d. The AHB essential amino acid (EAA) profiles were above rainbow trout requirements, excluding the S-containing EAA, highlighting the AHB biomass replacement potential for unsustainable fishmeal in salmonid diets. |
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000902092100009 |
Publication Date |
2022-11-09 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0960-8524 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
11.4 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 11.4; 2023 IF: 5.651 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:191780 |
Serial |
7133 |
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Wittner, N.; Slezsák, J.; Broos, W.; Geerts, J.; Gergely, S.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Cornet, I. |
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Rapid lignin quantification for fungal wood pretreatment by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part A: molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy |
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Pages |
121912 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Biochemical Wastewater Valorization & Engineering (BioWaVE) |
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Lignin determination in lignocellulose with the conventional two-step acid hydrolysis method is highly laborious and time-consuming. However, its quantification is crucial to monitor fungal pretreatment of wood, as the increase of acid-insoluble lignin (AIL) degradation linearly correlates with the achievable enzymatic saccharification yield. Therefore, in this study, a new attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy method was developed to track fungal delignification in an easy and rapid manner. Partial least square regression (PLSR) with cross-validation (CV) was applied to correlate the ATR-FTIR spectra with the AIL content (19.9%–27.1%). After variable selection and normalization, a PLSR model with a high coefficient of determination ( |
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000985309100010 |
Publication Date |
2022-09-22 |
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Edition |
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1386-1425 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.4 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 4.4; 2023 IF: 2.536 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:190328 |
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7201 |
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Baetens, D.; Schoofs, K.; Somers, N.; Denys, S. |
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A brief review on Multiphysics modelling of the various physical and chemical phenomena occurring in active oxidation reactors |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Current opinion in green and sustainable chemistry |
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40 |
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100764-100766 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Heterogeneous photocatalysis can be used as an advanced oxidation technology frequently studied for application in photoreactors for air and water treatment. Extensive experimental investigation entails high costs and is also time consuming. Multiphysics modelling, a relatively new numerical method, provides a cost-effective and valuable alternative. By reconstructing the reactor geometry in dedicated software, meshing it and solving for occurring physical and chemical phenomena, Multiphysics models can be used to evaluate the performance of different reactor designs, increase insight into the occurring phenomena and study the influence of operational parameters on reactor performance. Finally, Multiphysics models are also developed for various applications like optimising the operational parameters, creating the ideal reactor design or scaling up a lab-scale reactor to a realistic prototype. |
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000947344000001 |
Publication Date |
2023-02-02 |
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Edition |
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2452-2236 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
9.3 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 9.3; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:195208 |
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7278 |
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Orozco-Jimenez, A.J.; Pinilla-Fernandez, D.A.; Pugliese, V.; Bula, A.; Perreault, P.; Gonzalez-Quiroga, A. |
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Angular momentum based-analysis of gas-solid fluidized beds in vortex chambers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Chemical engineering journal |
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457 |
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141222-21 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Gas-solid vortex chambers are a promising alternative for reactive and non-reactive processes requiring enhanced heat and mass transfer rates and order-of-milliseconds contact time. The conservation of angular momentum is instrumental in understanding how the interactions between gas, particulate solids, and chamber walls influence the formation of a rotating solids bed. Therefore, this work applies the conservation of angular momentum to derive a model that gives the average angular velocity of solids in terms of gas injection velocity, wall-solids bed drag coefficient, gas and particle properties, and chamber geometry. Three datasets from published studies, comprising 1 g-Geldart B- and d-type particles in different vortex chambers, validate the model results. Using a sensitivity analysis, we assessed the effect of input variables on the average angular velocity of solids, average void fraction, and average bed height. Results indicate that the top and bottom end-wall boundaries exert the most significant braking effect on the rotating solids bed compared with the cylindrical outer wall and gas injection boundaries. The wall-solids bed drag coefficient appears independent of the gas injection velocity for a wide range of operating conditions. The proposed model is a valuable tool for analyzing and comparing gas–solid vortex typologies, unraveling improvement opportunities, and scale-up. |
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000951011600001 |
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2022-12-29 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
15.1 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 15.1; 2023 IF: 6.216 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:192868 |
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7282 |
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Alloul, A.; Blansaer, N.; Cabecas Segura, P.; Wattiez, R.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Leroy, B. |
| Title |
Dehazing redox homeostasis to foster purple bacteria biotechnology |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Trends in biotechnology : regular edition |
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41 |
Issue |
1 |
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106-119 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) show great potential for environmental and industrial biotechnology, producing microbial protein, biohydrogen, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), pigments, etc. When grown photoheterotrophically, the carbon source is typically more reduced than the PNSB biomass, which leads to a redox imbalance. To mitigate the excess of electrons, PNSB can exhibit several ‘electron sinking’ strategies, such as CO2 fixation, N2 fixation, and H2 and PHA production. The lack of a comprehensive (over)view of these redox strategies is hindering the implementation of PNSB for biotechnology applications. This review aims to present the state of the art of redox homeostasis in phototrophically grown PNSB, presenting known and theoretically expected strategies, and discussing them from stoichiometric, thermodynamic, metabolic, and economic points of view. |
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Publication Date |
2022-07-14 |
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1879-3096;0167-7799 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
17.3 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 17.3; 2023 IF: 11.126 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:192944 |
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7294 |
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Muys, M.; González Cámara, S.J.; Derese, S.; Spiller, M.; Verliefde, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E. |
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Dissolution rate and growth performance reveal struvite as a sustainable nutrient source to produce a diverse set of microbial protein |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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866 |
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161172-161179 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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To provide for the globally increasing demand for proteinaceous food, microbial protein (MP) has the potential to become an alternative food or feed source. Phosphorus (P), on the other hand, is a critical raw material whose global reserves are declining. Growing MP on recovered phosphorus, for instance, struvite obtained from wastewater treatment, is a promising MP production route that could supply protein-rich products while handling P scarcity. The aim of this study was to explore struvite dissolution kinetics in different MP media and characterize MP production with struvite as sole P-source. Different operational parameters, including pH, temperature, contact surface area, and ion concentrations were tested, and struvite dissolution rates were observed between 0.32 and 4.7 g P/L/d and a solubility between 0.23 and 2.22 g P-based struvite/L. Growth rates and protein production of the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Limnospira sp. (previously known as Arthrospira sp.), and the purple non‑sulfur bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris on struvite were equal to or higher than growth on conventional potassium phosphate. For aerobic heterotrophic bacteria, two slow-growing communities showed decreased growth on struvite, while the growth was increased for a third fast-growing one. Furthermore, MP protein content on struvite was always comparable to the one obtained when grown on standard media. Together with the low content in metals and micropollutants, these results demonstrate that struvite can be directly applied as an effective nutrient source to produce fast-growing MP, without any previous dissolution step. Combining a high purity recovered product with an efficient way of producing protein results in a strong environmental win-win. |
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000922040000001 |
Publication Date |
2022-12-24 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.8 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:192943 |
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7297 |
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Xie, Y.; Jia, M.; De Wilde, F.; Daeninck, K.; De Clippeleir, H.; Verstraete, W.; Vlaeminck, S.E. |
| Title |
Feasibility of packed-bed trickling filters for partial nitritation/anammox : effects of carrier material, bottom ventilation openings, hydraulic loading rate and free ammonia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Bioresource technology |
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373 |
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Pages |
128713-128719 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
This study pioneers the feasibility of cost-effective partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) in packed-bed trickling filters (TFs). Three parallel TFs tested different carrier materials, the presence or absence of bottom ventilation openings, hydraulic loading rates (HLR, 0.4–2.2 m3 m−2 h−1), and free ammonia (FA) levels on synthetic medium. The inexpensive Argex expanded clay was recommended due to the similar nitrogen removal rates as commercially used plastics. Top-only ventilation at an optimum HLR of 1.8 m3 m−2 h−1 could remove approximately 60% of the total nitrogen load (i.e., 300 mg N L-1 d−1, 30 °C) and achieve relatively low NO3–-N accumulation (13%). Likely FA levels of around 1.3–3.2 mg N L-1 suppressed nitratation. Most of the total nitrogen removal took place in the upper third of the reactor, where anammox activity was highest. Provided further optimizations, the results demonstrated TFs are suitable for low-energy shortcut nitrogen removal. |
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000945892500001 |
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2023-02-07 |
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0960-8524 |
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| Impact Factor |
11.4 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 11.4; 2023 IF: 5.651 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:193652 |
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7306 |
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Borms, L.; Brusselaers, J.; Vrancken, K.C.M.; Deckmyn, S.; Marynissen, P. |
| Title |
Toward resilient organizations after COVID-19 : an analysis of circular and less circular companies |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Resources, conservation and recycling |
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188 |
Issue |
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Pages |
106681-15 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
The COVID-19 pandemic had large repercussions for our economy and organizations. Improved resilience can give organizations the ability to withstand crises and build back better and faster. This article assesses resilience of organizations and sole proprietorships in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with eight circular strategies as explanatory variables. Furthermore, these eight circular strategies are also used to assess the organizations' and sole proprietorships' resilience outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis is conducted to explain how circular strategies can help companies and sole proprietorships maintain stability. The analysis was performed by means of a survey conducted between May and June 2020 in Flanders (Belgium), using a sample of 542 respondents. After performing a regression analysis combined with expert opinions collected through interviews, we find that companies and sole proprietorships with a higher circularity score have a significantly higher resilience score during crises and during normal times, compared to less circular companies. Furthermore, we find that the size of the company does not matter during a crisis to adapt and react flexibly, while it is important when there is no crisis. Finally, we argue that it is the combination of different circular strategies which yields to the highest results for the organizations' resilience and we provide policy recommendations based on the most asked support measures. |
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000867675200008 |
Publication Date |
2022-09-21 |
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0921-3449 |
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| Impact Factor |
13.2 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 13.2; 2023 IF: 3.313 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:191513 |
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7344 |
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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 |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of cleaner production |
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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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000991013600001 |
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2023-04-21 |
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0959-6526 |
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| Impact Factor |
11.1 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 11.1; 2023 IF: 5.715 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196227 |
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7770 |
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Niklas, K.J.; Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Schrader, J.; Niinemets, U. |
| Title |
Editorial: leaf functional traits : ecological and evolutionary implications |
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Editorial |
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2023 |
Publication |
Frontiers in plant science |
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14 |
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1169558-5 |
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Editorial; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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000964122500001 |
Publication Date |
2023-03-21 |
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1664-462x |
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| Impact Factor |
5.6 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.6; 2023 IF: 4.298 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:196076 |
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7834 |
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Quaglia, G.; Joris, I.; Broekx, S.; Desmet, N.; Koopmans, K.; Vandaele, K.; Seuntjens, P. |
| Title |
A spatial approach to identify priority areas for pesticide pollution mitigation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
Publication |
Journal of environmental management |
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246 |
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583-593 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Identifying priority areas is an essential step in developing management strategies to reduce pesticide loads in surface water. A spatially explicit model-based approach was developed to detect priority areas for diffuse pesticide pollution at catchment scale. The method uses available datasets and considers different pesticide pathways in the environment post-application. The approach was applied in a catchment area in SE Flanders (Belgium) as a case study. Calculated risk areas were obtained using detailed landscape data and combining pesticide emissions and hydrological connectivity. The risk areas obtained were further compared with an alternative observation-based method, developed specifically for this study site that includes long-term field observations and local expert knowledge. Both methods equally classified 50% of the areas. The impact of crop rotation on the calculated risk was analysed. High-risk areas were identified and added to a cumulative map over all five years to evaluate temporal variations. The model-based approach was used for the initial identification of risk areas at the study site. The tool helps to prioritise zones and detect particular fields to target landscape mitigation measures to reduce diffuse pesticide pollution reaching surface water bodies. |
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000482246700058 |
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2019-06-13 |
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0301-4797 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:162789 |
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7398 |
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Khan, S.U.; Trashin, S.A.; Korostei, Y.S.; Dubinina, T.V.; Tomilova, L.G.; Verbruggen, S.W.; De Wael, K. |
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Photoelectrochemistry for measuring the photocatalytic activity of soluble photosensitizers |
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2020 |
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ChemPhotoChem |
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4 |
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4 |
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300-306 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We introduce a rapid method to test the photocatalytic activity of singlet‐oxygen‐producing photosensitizers using a batch cell, a LED laser and a conventional potentiostat. The strategy is based on coupling of photo‐oxidation of hydroquinone and simultaneous electrochemical reduction of its oxidized form at a carbon electrode in an organic solvent (methanol). This scheme gives an immediate response and avoids complications related to long‐term experiments such as oxidative photo‐degradation of photosensitizers and singlet oxygen traps by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Among the tested compounds, a fluoro‐substituted subphthalocyanine showed the highest photocurrent and singlet oxygen quantum yield (ΦΔ) in comparison to phenoxy‐ and tert‐butyl‐substituted analogues, whereas the lowest photocurrents and yields were observed for aggregated and dimeric phthalocyanine complexes. The method is useful for fast screening of the photosensitizing activity and represents the first example of one‐pot coupling of electrochemical and photocatalytic reactions in organic media. |
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2020-01-25 |
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2367-0932 |
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| Impact Factor |
3.7 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; We gratefully acknowledge the financial support by ERA.Net RUS Plus Plasmon Electrolight project (No. 18-53-76006 ERA) and RSF 17-13-01197. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:165912 |
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5771 |
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Hofman, J.; Samson, R.; Joosen, S.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Cyclist exposure to black carbon, ultrafine particles and heavy metals : an experimental study along two commuting routes near Antwerp, Belgium |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Environmental research |
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164 |
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164 |
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530-538 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Urban environments typically exhibit large atmospheric pollution variation, in both space and time. In contrast to traditional monitoring networks suffering from a limited spatial coverage, mobile platforms enable personalized high-resolution monitoring, providing valuable insights into personal atmospheric pollution exposure, and the identification of potential pollution hotspots. This study evaluated personal cyclist exposure to UFPs, BC and heavy metals whilst commuting near Antwerp, Belgium, by performing mobile measurements with wearable black carbon (BC) and ultrafine particle (UFP) instruments. Loaded micro-aethalometer filterstrips were chemically analysed and the inhaled pollutant dose determined from the exhibited heart rate. Considerable spatial pollutant variation was observed along the travelled routes, with distinct contributions from spatial factors (e.g. traffic intersections, urban park and market) and temporary events. On average 300% higher BC, 20% higher UFP and changing elemental concentrations are observed along the road traffic route (RT), when compared to the bicycle highway route (BH). Although the overall background pollution determines a large portion of the experienced personal exposure (in this case 53% for BC and 40% for UFP), cyclists can influence their personal atmospheric pollution exposure, by selecting less exposed commuting routes. Our results, hereby, strengthen the body of evidence in favour of further policy investments in isolated bicycle infrastructure. |
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2018-04-06 |
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9 |
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; The authors would like to acknowledge the Flanders Environment Agency (VMM) for granting access to the 42R817 monitoring station and provision of telemetric pollutant and meteorological data. The corresponding author acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for his postdoctoral research grant (12I4816N). ; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:150540 |
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5939 |
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Smits, M.; Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Development and validation of optical detection methods to screen photocatalytic materials for soot oxidation |
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P3 Proceeding |
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2012 |
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978-989-97667-4-7 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:98814 |
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5941 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.; Hauchecorne, B.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Diatom silica-titania materials for photocatalytic air purification |
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A2 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences |
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1 |
Issue |
1 |
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141-147 |
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A2 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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1379-1176 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105334 |
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5943 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Diatom silica-titania materials for photocatalytic air purification |
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2012 |
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240-241 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105335 |
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5944 |
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Smits, M.; Vanpachtenbeke, F.; Hauchecorne, B.; van Langenhove, H.; Demeestere, K.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Exhaust composition of a small diesel engine |
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A2 Journal article |
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2012 |
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Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences |
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77 |
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1 |
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85-88 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:94166 |
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Tytgat, T.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Immobilisation of TiO2 into self-supporting photocatalytic foam : influence of acidity on porosity and light penetration |
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2012 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:99066 |
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5959 |
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de Baere, K.; Verstraelen, H.; Lemmens, L.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G. |
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In situ study of the parameters quantifying the corrosion in ballast tanks and an evaluation of improving alternative |
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P3 Proceeding |
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2011 |
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An in situ study of more than 100 ballast tanks of merchant marine vessels looks to the corrosion process in these tanks from another perspective. The developed corrosion model shows major similarities with earlier studies based on laboratory experiments. The field work exposes the influence of ship construction parameters such as land of construction, coating type and the presence of sacrificial anodes on the corrosion process in the ballast tanks. Possible alternatives for vessels constructed with ordinary grade A steel and coated according to IMO PSPC standards are presented, even though further research is required to come to final conclusions. |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:88937 |
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5965 |
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Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Integration of a photocatalytic coating in a corona discharge unit for plasma assisted catalysis |
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2013 |
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Journal of environmental solutions |
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2 |
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1 |
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16-24 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The combination of a non-thermal plasma with catalysis is considered as a sustainable indoor air purification technology to achieve complete oxidation at reduced energy cost with a longer electrode lifetime. An optimal window of operation for plasma assisted catalysis is found by varying the polarity, the applied voltage, the relative humidity of the gas phase and the configuration of the plasma reactor. The results show that, in general, negative corona discharge can obtain higher nitric oxide (NO) conversion efficiencies compared to positive corona. It is also clear that at higher applied voltages, higher conversion efficiency can be reached. The effect of relative humidity, however, is not found to be significant in the range (0 20.3 %) tested in this work. Additionally, the configuration of the plasma reactor is changed by varying the amount of pins that are attached at the collector electrode. The results show that there is an optimum at 10 pairs of pins to obtain a high conversion efficiency of NO. By applying a coating on the collector electrode of the plasma reactor, it is possible to see the influence of the coating on the performance of the plasma system, which was operating in the previously found optimal window. It stands clear that the use of a plasma assisted catalysis system has high potential as an integrated and sustainable indoor air purification technology. |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:108646 |
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5966 |
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Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Plasma assisted catalysis : an efficient and sustainable indoor air purification technology |
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2012 |
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P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127490 |
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5981 |
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Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
| Title |
Plasma catalysis : integration of a photocatalytic coating in a corona discharge unit |
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2013 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127487 |
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5982 |
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Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Plasmacatalysis : a sustainable and efficient indoor air treatment |
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P3 Proceeding |
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2015 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127488 |
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5984 |
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Potters, G.; Schoeters, G.; Tytgat, T.; Horvath, G.; Ludecke, C.; Cool, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Appels, L.; Dewil, R. |
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Pyrolysis kinetics of bamboo material |
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P3 Proceeding |
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2010 |
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P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:82445 |
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5987 |
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