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| Author | Borah, R.; Ninakanti, R.; Nuyts, G.; Peeters, H.; Pedrazo-Tardajos, A.; Nuti, S.; Vande Velde, C.; De Wael, K.; Lenaerts, S.; Bals, S.; Verbruggen, S. | ||||
| Title | Selectivity in ligand functionalization of photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles for phase transfer and self‐assembly applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Chemistry-A European Journal | Abbreviated Journal  |
Chem-Eur J |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | chem.202100029-15 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) | ||||
| Abstract | Functionalization of photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles of TiO 2 , ZnO, WO 3 and CuO with amine‐terminated (oleylamine) and thiol‐terminated (1‐dodecanethiol) alkyl chained ligands was studied under ambient conditions. A high selectivity was observed in the binding specificity of a ligand towards nanoparticles of these different oxides. It was observed that oleylamine binds stably to only TiO 2 and WO 3 , while 1‐dodecanethiol binds stably only to ZnO and CuO. Similarly, polar to non‐polar solvent phase transfer of TiO 2 and WO 3 nanoparticles could be achieved by using oleylamine, but not by 1‐dodecanethiol, while the contrary holds for ZnO and CuO. The surface chemistry of ligand functionalized nanoparticles was probed by ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy, that enabled to elucidate the occupation of the ligands at the active sites. The photo‐stability of the ligands on the nanoparticle surface was determined by the photocatalytic self‐cleaning properties of the material. While TiO 2 and WO 3 degrade the ligands within 24 hours under both UV and visible light, ligands on ZnO and CuO remain unaffected. The gathered insights are also highly relevant from an application point of view. As an example, since the ligand functionalized nanoparticles are hydrophobic in nature, they can thus be self‐assembled at the air‐water interface, for obtaining nanoparticle films with demonstrated photocatalytic as well as anti‐fogging properties. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000652651400001 | Publication Date | 2021-04-21 | |
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| ISSN | 0947-6539 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 5.317 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | R.B. and S.W.V. acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp Special Research Fund (BOF) for a DOCPRO4 doctoral scholarship. S.B. and A.P.-T. acknowledge financial support from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Program by means of the grant agreement no. 731019 EUSMI and the ERC Consolidator grant no. 815128 REALNANO.; sygmaSB | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.317 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177495 | Serial | 6787 | ||
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| Author | Wang, J.; Zhang, K.; Kavak, S.; Bals, S.; Meynen, V. | ||||
| Title | Modifying the Stöber Process: Is the Organic Solvent Indispensable? | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Chemistry-A European Journal | Abbreviated Journal |
Chem-Eur J |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | The Stöber method is one of the most important and fundamental processes for the synthesis of inorganic (nano)materials but has the drawback of using a large amount of organic solvent. Herein, ethanol was used as an example to explore if the organic solvent in a typical Stöber method can be omitted. It was found that ethanol increases the particle size of the obtained silica spheres and aids the formation of uniform silica particles rather than forming a gel. Nevertheless, the results indicated that an organic solvent in the initial synthesis mixture is not indispensable. An initially immiscible synthesis method was discovered, which can replace the organic solvent-based Stöber method to successfully synthesize silica particles with the same size ranges as the original Stöber process without addition of organic solvents. Moreover, this process can be of further value for the extension to synthesis processes of other materials based on the Stöber process. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000898283500001 | Publication Date | 2022-12-14 | |
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| ISSN | 0947-6539 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.3 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | The authors are grateful to Alexander Vansant and Dr. Steven Mullens of VITO for their contributions to the DLS measurements in this paper. J.W acknowledges the State Scholarship funded by the China Scholarship Council (201806060123). 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). S.K acknowledges the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Flanders) through a PhD research grant (1181122N). | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.3 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:191646 | Serial | 7233 | ||
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| Author | Sa, J.; Hu, N.; Heyvaert, W.; Van Gordon, K.; Li, H.; Wang, L.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Ni, W. | ||||
| Title | Spontaneous Chirality Evolved at the Au–Ag Interface in Plasmonic Nanorods | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal |
Chem. Mater. |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Chiral ligands are considered a required ingredient during the synthesis of dissymmetric plasmonic metal nanocrystals. The mechanism behind the generation of chiral structures involves the formation of high Miller index chiral facets, induced by the adsorption of such chiral ligands. We found however that, chirality can also evolve spontaneously, without the involvement of any chiral ligands, during the co-deposition of Au and Ag on Au nanorods. When using a specific Au/Ag ratio, phase segregation of the two metals leads to an interface within the obtained AuAg shell, which can be exposed by removing the Ag component via oxidative etching. Although a close-to-racemic mixture of chiral Au nanorods with right and left handedness is found in solution, electron tomography analysis evidences left- and righthanded helicities, both at the Au-Ag interface and at the exposed surface of Au NRs after Ag etching. The helicity profile of the NRs indicates dominating inclination angles in a range from 30° to 60°. Single-particle optical characterization also reveals random handedness in the plasmonic response of individual nanorods. We hypothesize that, the origin of chirality is related with symmetry breaking during the co-deposition of Au and Ag, through an initial perturbation in a small region on the Au-Ag interface that eventually leads to chiral segregation throughout the nanocrystal. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001052093300001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-21 | |
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| ISSN | 0897-4756 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 8.6 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | The authors acknowledge the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant 22074102). LMLM acknowledges funding from 26 MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and “ESF Investing in your future” (Grant PID2020- 117779RB-I00). This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3.; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci?n, PID2020-117779RB-I00 ; H2020 Research Infrastructures, 823717 ; European Social Fund, PID2020-117779RB-I00 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 22074102 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.6; 2023 IF: 9.466 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:198151 | Serial | 8810 | ||
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| Author | Vandemeulebroucke, D.; Batuk, M.; Hajizadeh, A.; Wastiaux, M.; Roussel, P.; Hadermann, J. | ||||
| Title | Incommensurate Modulations and Perovskite Growth in LaxSr2–xMnO4−δAffecting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Conductivity | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemistry of Materials | Abbreviated Journal |
Chem. Mater. |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Ruddlesden-Popper La????Sr2−????MnO4−???? materials are interesting symmetric solid oxide fuel cell electrodes due to their good redox stability, mixed ionic and electronic conducting behavior and thermal expansion that matches well with common electrolytes. In reducing environments – as at a solid oxide fuel cell anode – the x = 0.5 member, i.e. La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−????, has a much higher total conductivity than compounds with a different La/Sr ratio, although all those compositions have the same K2NiF4-type I4/mmm structure. The origin for this conductivity difference is not yet known in literature. Now, a combination of in-situ and ex-situ 3D electron diffraction, high-resolution imaging, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis and electron energy-loss spectroscopy uncovered clear differences between x=0.25 and x=0.5 in the pristine structure, as well as in the transformations upon high-temperature reduction. In La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−????, Ruddlesden-Popper n=2 layer defects and an amorphous surface layer are present, but not in La0.25Sr1.75MnO4−????. After annealing at 700°C in 5% H2/Ar, La0.25Sr1.75MnO4−???? transforms to a tetragonal 2D incommensurately modulated structure with modulation vectors ⃗????1 = 0.2848(1) · (⃗????* +⃗????*) and ⃗????2 =0.2848(1) · (⃗????* – ⃗????*), whereas La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−???? only partially transforms to an orthorhombic 1D incommensurately modulated structure, with ⃗???? = 0.318(2) · ⃗????*. Perovskite domains grow at the crystal edge at 700°C in 5% H2 or vacuum, due to the higher La concentration on the surface compared to the bulk, which leads to a different thermodynamic equilibrium. Since it is known that a lower degree of oxygen vacancy ordering and a higher amount of perovskite blocks enhance oxygen mobility, those differences in defect structure and structural transformation upon reduction, might all contribute to the higher conductivity of La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−???? in solid oxide fuel cell anode conditions compared to other La/Sr ratios. |
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| Language | English | Wos | 001174840900001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-20 |
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| ISSN | 0897-4756 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 8.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Universiteit Antwerpen, BOF TOP 38689 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, I003218N ; European Commission NanED, 956099 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.6; 2024 IF: 9.466 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:204354 | Serial | 8997 | ||
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| Author | Hoffman, B.M.; Lukoyanov, D.; Yang, Z.-Y.; Dean, D.R.; Seefeldt, L.C. | ||||
| Title | Mechanism of Nitrogen Fixation by Nitrogenase: The Next Stage | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Chemical Reviews | Abbreviated Journal |
Chem. Rev. |
| Volume | 114 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 4041-4062 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Ammonia is a crucial nutrient used for plant growth and as a building block in pharmaceutical and chemical industry, produced via nitrogen fixation of the ubiquitous atmospheric N2. Current industrial ammonia production relies heavily on fossil resources, but a lot of work is put into developing non-fossil based pathways. Among these is the use of nonequilibrium plasma. In this work, we investigated water vapor as H source for nitrogen fixation into NH3 by non-equilibrium plasma. The highest selectivity towards NH3 was observed with low amounts of added H2O vapor, but the highest production rate was reached at high H2O vapor. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2014-04-23 | ||
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| ISSN | 0009-2665 | ISBN | Additional Links | ||
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| Notes | We would like to thank Sylvia Dewilde (Department of Biomedical Sciences) for providing analytical equipment. | Approved | no | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ | Serial | 6337 | ||
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| Author | Saqlain, M.A.; Hussain, A.; Siddiq, D.M.; Leenaerts, O.; Leitão, A.A. | ||||
| Title | DFT Study of Synergistic Catalysis of the Water-Gas-Shift Reaction on Cu-Au Bimetallic Surfaces | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ChemCatChem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemcatchem |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1208-1217 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | The water-gas-shift reaction (WGSR) is an important industrial process that can be significantly enhanced at suitable catalyst surfaces. In this work, we investigate the catalytic behavior of metallic Cu(1 0 0) and bimetallic Cu–Au(1 0 0) surfaces. With density functional theory calculations, the variation in the Gibbs free energy (ΔG°), the activation barriers, and the rate constants for the WGSR are calculated. The variation in ΔG° for water dissociation shows that the process is spontaneous up to 520 K on the bimetallic surface and up to 229 K on the Cu(1 0 0) surface. The calculated rate constants for the process also show that the bimetallic surface is much more reactive than the Cu(1 0 0) surface. The calculated pressure–temperature phase diagram for water dissociation shows that the partial pressure of H2O required for water dissociation on the bimetallic surface is substantially lower than that on the Cu(1 0 0) surface at all the studied temperatures. Additionally, the calculations demonstrate that the kinetics of the water-gas-shift reaction is dominated by redox processes on both the surfaces. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000373074900026 | Publication Date | 2016-02-26 | |
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| ISSN | 1867-3880 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.803 | Times cited | 8 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; The authors would like to thank the Brazilian agencies CNPq, CAPES, FAPEMIG (CEX-PPM-00262/13), and TWAS for financial support and CENAPAD-SP for computational facilities. M.A. Saqlain pays special thanks to all the members of GFQSI for making his stay in Brazil memorable. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.803 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:133236 | Serial | 4070 | ||
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| Author | Zhong, R.; Peng, L.; de Clippel, F.; Gommes, C.; Goderis, B.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.; Sels, B.F. | ||||
| Title | An eco-friendly soft template synthesis of mesostructured silica-carbon nanocomposites for acid catalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | ChemCatChem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemcatchem |
| Volume | 7 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 3047-3058 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The synthesis of ordered mesoporous silica-carbon composites was explored by employing TEOS and sucrose as the silica and carbon precursor respectively, and the triblock copolymer F127 as a structure-directing agent via an evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) process. It is demonstrated that the synthesis procedures allow for control of the textural properties and final composition of these silica-carbon nanocomposites via adjustment of the effective SiO2/C weight ratio. Characterization by SAXS, N-2 physisorption, HRTEM, TGA, and C-13 and Si-29 solid-state MAS NMR show a 2D hexagonal mesostructure with uniform large pore size ranging from 5.2 to 7.6nm, comprising of separate carbon phases in a continuous silica phase. Ordered mesoporous silica and non-ordered porous carbon can be obtained by combustion of the pyrolyzed nanocomposites in air or etching with HF solution, respectively. Sulfonic acid groups can be readily introduced to such kind of silica-carbon nanocomposites by a standard sulfonation procedure with concentrated sulfuric acid. Excellent acid-catalytic activities and selectivities for the dimerization of styrene to produce 1,3-diphenyl-1-butene and dimerization of -methylstyrene to unsaturated dimers were demonstrated with the sulfonated materials. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000361189400037 | Publication Date | 2015-09-03 | |
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| ISSN | 1867-3880; 1867-3899 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.803 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.803; 2015 IF: 4.556 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:127836 | Serial | 4138 | ||
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| Author | Bigiani, L.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Sada, C.; Verbeeck, J.; Andreu, T.; Morante, J.R.; Barreca, D. | ||||
| Title | Dual improvement of beta-MnO₂ oxygen evolution electrocatalysts via combined substrate control and surface engineering | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Chemcatchem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemcatchem |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-10 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The development of catalysts with high intrinsic activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) plays a critical role in sustainable energy conversion and storage. Herein, we report on the development of efficient (photo)electrocatalysts based on functionalized MnO(2)systems. Specifically,beta-MnO(2)nanostructures grown by plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) or Ni foams were decorated with Co(3)O(4)or Fe(2)O(3)nanoparticles by radio frequency sputtering. Upon functionalization, FTO-supported materials yielded a performance increase with respect to bare MnO2, with current densities at 1.65 Vvs. the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) up to 3.0 and 3.5 mA/cm(2)in the dark and under simulated sunlight, respectively. On the other hand, the use of highly porous and conductive Ni foam substrates enabled to maximize cooperative interfacial effects between catalyst components. The best performing Fe2O3/MnO(2)system provided a current density of 17.9 mA/cm(2)at 1.65 Vvs. RHE, an overpotential as low as 390 mV, and a Tafel slope of 69 mV/decade under dark conditions, comparing favorably with IrO(2)and RuO(2)benchmarks. Overall, the control of beta-MnO2/substrate interactions and the simultaneous surface property engineering pave the way to an efficient energy generation from abundant natural resources. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000571229000001 | Publication Date | 2020-09-18 | |
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| ISSN | 1867-3880; 1867-3899 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.5 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ; This work has been financially supported by Padova University DOR 2017-2019, P-DiSC #03BIRD2016-UNIPD and #03BIRD2018-UNIPD projects. A.G. acknowledges AMGA Foundation and INSTM Consortium. J.V. gratefully acknowledges funding from the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp and the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 823717-ESTEEM3. ; esteem3TA; esteem3reported | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.5; 2020 IF: 4.803 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:171949 | Serial | 6493 | ||
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| Author | Liu, J.-W.; Wu, S.-M.; Wang, L.-Y.; Tian, G.; Qin, Y.; Wu, J.-X.; Zhao, X.-F.; Zhang, Y.-X.; Chang, G.-G.; Wu, L.; Zhang, Y.-X.; Li, Z.-F.; Guo, C.-Y.; Janiak, C.; Lenaerts, S.; Yang, X.-Y. | ||||
| Title | Pd/Lewis acid synergy in macroporous Pd@Na-ZSM-5 for enhancing selective conversion of biomass | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Chemcatchem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemcatchem |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-6 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Pd nanometal particles encapsulated in macroporous Na-ZSM-5 with only Lewis acid sites have been successfully synthesized by a steam-thermal approach. The synergistic effect of Pd and Lewis acid sites have been investigated for significant enhancement of the catalytic selectivity towards furfural alcohol in furfural hydroconversion. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000554645800001 | Publication Date | 2020-07-11 | |
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| ISSN | 1867-3880; 1867-3899 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.5 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; We acknowledge a joint DFG-NSFC project (DFG JA466/39-1, NSFC grant 51861135313). This work was also supported by National Key R&D Program of China (2017YFC1103800), NSFC (U1662134, 21711530705), Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Plan (20180101208JC), HPNSF (2016CFA033), FRFCU (19lgzd16) and ISTCP (2015DFE52870). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.5; 2020 IF: 4.803 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:171178 | Serial | 6579 | ||
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| Author | Yang, S.; An, H.; Anastasiadou, D.; Xu, W.; Wu, L.; Wang, H.; de Ruiter, J.; Arnouts, S.; Figueiredo, M.C.; Bals, S.; Altantzis, T.; van der Stam, W.; Weckhuysen, B.M. | ||||
| Title | Waste-derived copper-lead electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | ChemCatChem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemcatchem |
| Volume | 14 | Issue | 18 | Pages | e202200754-11 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
| Abstract | It remains a real challenge to control the selectivity of the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (eCO(2)R) reaction to valuable chemicals and fuels. Most of the electrocatalysts are made of non-renewable metal resources, which hampers their large-scale implementation. Here, we report the preparation of bimetallic copper-lead (CuPb) electrocatalysts from industrial metallurgical waste. The metal ions were extracted from the metallurgical waste through simple chemical treatment with ammonium chloride, and CuxPby electrocatalysts with tunable compositions were fabricated through electrodeposition at varying cathodic potentials. X-ray spectroscopy techniques showed that the pristine electrocatalysts consist of Cu-0, Cu1+ and Pb2+ domains, and no evidence for alloy formation was found. We found a volcano-shape relationship between eCO(2)R selectivity toward two electron products, such as CO, and the elemental ratio of Cu and Pb. A maximum Faradaic efficiency towards CO was found for Cu9.00Pb1.00, which was four times higher than that of pure Cu, under the same electrocatalytic conditions. In situ Raman spectroscopy revealed that the optimal amount of Pb effectively improved the reducibility of the pristine Cu1+ and Pb2+ domains to metallic Cu and Pb, which boosted the selectivity towards CO by synergistic effects. This work provides a framework of thinking to design and tune the selectivity of bimetallic electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction through valorization of metallurgical waste. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000853941300001 | Publication Date | 2022-06-28 | |
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| ISSN | 1867-3880; 1867-3899 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.5 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | S.Y and B.M.W. acknowledge support from the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 (SOCRATES-721385; project website: http://etn-socrates.eu/). W.v.d.S., M.C.F. and B.M.W. acknowledge support from the Strategic UU-TU/e Alliance project 'Joint Centre for Chemergy Research'. S.B. acknowledges support from the European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant #815128 REALNANO). S.A. and T.A. acknowledge funding from the University of Antwerp Research fund (BOF). The Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility (1W1B, BSRF) is acknowledged for the beamtime. We are grateful to Annelies van der Bok and Bas Salzmann (Condensed Matter and Interfaces, Utrecht University, UU) for the support with the ICP-OES measurements. The authors thank dr. Robin Geitenbeek, Nikos Nikolopoulos, Ioannis Nikolopoulos, Jochem Wijten and Joris Janssens (Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, UU) for helpful discussions and technical support. The authors also thank Yuang Piao (Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, UU) for the help in the preparation of the figures of the article. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.5 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:190703 | Serial | 7226 | ||
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| Author | Ryabova, A.S.; Bonnefont, A.; Zagrebin, P.; Poux, T.; Sena, R.P.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kerangueven, G.; Istomin, S.Y.; Antipov, E.V.; Tsirlina, G.A.; Savinova, E.R. | ||||
| Title | Study of hydrogen peroxide reactions on manganese oxides as a tool to decode the oxygen reduction reaction mechanism | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ChemElectroChem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemelectrochem |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 1667-1677 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Hydrogen peroxide has been detected as a reaction intermediate in the electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on transition-metal oxides and other electrode materials. In this work, we studied the electrocatalytic and catalytic reactions of hydrogen peroxide on a set of Mn oxides, Mn2O3, MnOOH, LaMnO3, MnO2, and Mn3O4, that adopt different crystal structures to shed light on the mechanism of the ORR on these materials. We then combined experiment with kinetic modeling with the objective to correlate the differences in the ORR activity to the kinetics of the elementary reaction steps, and we uncovered the importance of structural and compositional factors in the catalytic activity of the Mn oxides. We concluded that the exceptional activity of Mn2O3 in the ORR is due to its high catalytic activity both in the reduction of oxygen to hydrogen peroxide and in the decomposition of the latter, and furthermore, we proposed a tentative link between crystal structure and reactivity. | ||||
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| Publisher | Wiley | Place of Publication | Place of publication unknown | Editor | |
| Language | Wos | 000388377200019 | Publication Date | 2016-07-14 | |
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| ISSN | 2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.136 | Times cited | 20 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.136 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:139202 | Serial | 4449 | ||
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| Author | Trashin, S.; De Jong, M.; Meynen, V.; Dewilde, S.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Attaching redox proteins onto electrode surfaces by bis-silane | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | ChemElectroChem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemelectrochem |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 1035-1038 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Immobilization of redox proteins on electrode surfaces is of special interest for mechanistic studies and applications because of a well-controlled redox state of protein molecules by a polarized electrode and fast electron transfer kinetics, free from diffusion limitation. Here, bis-organosilane (1,2-bis(trimethoxysilyl)ethane) was applied as a fresh solution in a pH 7 phosphate buffer without use of any organic solvent, sol-gel or mesoporous bulk matrix. A short aging period of 30 minutes before deposition on the electrodes was optimal for the immobilization of proteins. Three redox proteins (cytochrome c, neuroglobin and GLB-12) were confined to the gold surface of electrodes with high coverages and stability, indicating that the suggested technique is simple, efficient and generic in nature. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000380043500001 | Publication Date | 2016-03-09 | |
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| ISSN | 2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.136 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; The authors thank the Fund for Scientific Research-Flanders (FWO) (Grant G.0687.13) and the GOA-BOF UA 2013-2016 (project ID 28312) for funding. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.136 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:132628 | Serial | 5485 | ||
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| Author | Mirbagheri, N.; Campos, R.; Ferapontova, E.E. | ||||
| Title | Electrocatalytic oxidation of water by OH- – and H₂O-capped IrOx nanoparticles electrophoretically deposited on graphite and basal plane HOPG : effect of the substrate electrode | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Chemelectrochem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemelectrochem |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1632-1641 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Iridium oxide (IrOx) is one of the most efficient electrocatalysts for water oxidation reaction (WOR). Here, WOR electrocatalysis by 1.6 nm IrOx nanoparticles (NPs) electrophoretically deposited onto spectroscopic graphite (Gr) and basal plane highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) was studied as a function of NPs' capping ligands and electrodeposition substrate. On Gr, OH-- and H2O-capped NPs exhibited close sub-monolayer surface coverages and specific electrocatalytic activity of 18.9-23.5 mA nmol(-1) of Ir-IV/V sites, at 1 V and pH 7. On HOPG, OH--capped NPs produced films with a diminished WOR activity of 5.17 +/- 2.40 mA nmol(-1). Electro-wettability-induced changes impeded electrophoretic deposition of H2O-capped NPs on HOPG, WOR currents being 25-fold lower than observed for OH--capped ones. The electrocatalysis efficiency correlated with hydrophilic properties of the substrate electrodes, affecting morphological and as a result catalytic properties of the formed IrOx films. These results, important both for studied and related carbon nanomaterials systems, allow fine-tuning of electrocatalysis by a proper choice of the substrate electrode. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000664219100012 | Publication Date | 2021-04-16 | |
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| ISSN | 2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.136 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.136 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179719 | Serial | 7859 | ||
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| Author | Thiruvottriyur Shanmugam, S.; Van Echelpoel, R.; Boeye, G.; Eliaerts, J.; Samanipour, M.; Ching, H.Y.V.; Florea, A.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Van Durme, F.; Samyn, N.; Parrilla, M.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Towards developing a screening strategy for ecstasy : revealing the electrochemical profile | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Chemelectrochem | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemelectrochem |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 24 | Pages | 4826-4834 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Organic synthesis (ORSY); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | This article describes the development of an electrochemical screening strategy for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), the regular psychoactive compound in ecstasy (XTC) pills. We have investigated the specific electrochemical profile of MDMA and its electro-oxidation mechanisms at disposable graphite screen-printed electrodes. We have proved that the formation of a radical cation and subsequent reactions are indeed responsible for the electrode surface passivation, as evidenced by using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and electrochemistry. Thereafter, pure cutting agents and MDMA as well as simulated binary mixtures of compounds with MDMA were subjected to square wave voltammetry at pH 7 to understand the characteristic electrochemical profile. An additional measurement at pH 12 was able to resolve false positives and negatives occurring at pH 7. Finally, validation of the screening strategy was done by measuring a set of ecstasy street samples. Overall, our proposed electrochemical screening strategy has been demonstrated for the rapid, sensitive, and selective detection of MDMA, resolving most of the false positives and negatives given by the traditional Marquis color tests, thus exhibiting remarkable promises for the on-site screening of MDMA. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000735883700020 | Publication Date | 2021-12-22 | |
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| ISSN | 2196-0216 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.136 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.136 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:184371 | Serial | 8680 | ||
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| Author | Wang, K.; Ceulemans, S.; Zhang, H.; Tsonev, I.; Zhang, Y.; Long, Y.; Fang, M.; Li, X.; Yan, J.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Inhibiting recombination to improve the performance of plasma-based CO2 conversion | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemical Engineering Journal | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemical Engineering Journal |
| Volume | 481 | Issue | Pages | 148684 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma-based CO2 splitting Recombination reactions In-situ gas sampling Fluid dynamics modeling Kinetics modeling Afterglow quenching; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Warm plasma offers a promising route for CO2 splitting into valuable CO, yet recombination reactions of CO with oxygen, forming again CO2, have recently emerged as critical limitation. This study combines experiments and fluid dynamics + chemical kinetics modelling to comprehensively analyse the recombination reactions upon CO2 splitting in an atmospheric plasmatron. We introduce an innovative in-situ gas sampling technique, enabling 2D spatial mapping of gas product compositions and temperatures, experimentally confirming for the first time the substantial limiting effect of CO recombination reactions in the afterglow region. Our results show that the CO mole fraction at a 5 L/min flow rate drops significantly from 11.9 % at a vertical distance of z = 20 mm in the afterglow region to 8.6 % at z = 40 mm. We constructed a comprehensive 2D model that allows for spatial reaction rates analysis incorporating crucial reactions, and we validated it to kinetically elucidate this phenomenon. CO2 +M⇌O+CO+M and CO2 +O⇌CO+O2 are the dominant reactions, with the forward reactions prevailing in the plasma region and the backward reactions becoming prominent in the afterglow region. These results allow us to propose an afterglow quenching strategy for performance enhancement, which is further demonstrated through a meticulously developed plasmatron reactor with two-stage cooling. Our approach substantially increases the CO2 conversion (e.g., from 6.6 % to 19.5 % at 3 L/min flow rate) and energy efficiency (from 13.5 % to 28.5 %, again at 3 L/min) and significantly shortens the startup time (from ~ 150 s to 25 s). Our study underscores the critical role of inhibiting recombination reactions in plasma-based CO2 conversion and offers new avenues for performance enhancement. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001168999200001 | Publication Date | 2024-01-10 | |
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| ISSN | 1385-8947 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 15.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province, 2023C03129 ; Vlaamse regering; European Research Council; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 51976191 52276214 ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme; Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique – FNRS; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1101524N ; Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum; Horizon 2020, 101081162 810182 ; European Research Council; | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.1; 2024 IF: 6.216 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:204352 | Serial | 8993 | ||
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| Author | De Meyer, R.; Gorbanev, Y.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; Cool, P.; Bals, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Importance of plasma discharge characteristics in plasma catalysis: Dry reforming of methane vs. ammonia synthesis | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemical Engineering Journal | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemical Engineering Journal |
| Volume | 488 | Issue | Pages | 150838 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Gas conversion Dry reforming of methane Ammonia Microdischarges Dielectric barrier discharge; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma catalysis is a rapidly growing field, often employing a packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor. Such dielectric barrier discharges are complex, especially when a packing material (e.g., a catalyst) is introduced in the discharge volume. Catalysts are known to affect the plasma discharge, though the underlying mechanisms influencing the plasma physics are not fully understood. Moreover, the effect of the catalysts on the plasma discharge and its subsequent effect on the overall performance is often overlooked. In this work, we deliberately design and synthesize catalysts to affect the plasma discharge in different ways. These Ni or Co alumina-based catalysts are used in plasma-catalytic dry reforming of methane and ammonia synthesis. Our work shows that introducing a metal to the dielectric packing can affect the plasma discharge, and that the distribution of the metal is crucial in this regard. Further, the altered discharge can greatly influence the overall performance. In an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge reactor, this apparently more uniform plasma yields a significantly better performance for ammonia synthesis compared to the more conventional filamentary discharge, while it underperforms in dry reforming of methane. This study stresses the importance of analyzing the plasma discharge in plasma catalysis experiments. We hope this work encourages a more critical view on the plasma discharge characteristics when studying various catalysts in a plasma reactor. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2024-03-30 | ||
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| ISSN | 1385-8947 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 15.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | This research was supported through long-term structural funding (Methusalem FFB15001C) and by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme with grant agreement No 810182 (SCOPE ERC Synergy project) and with grant agreement No 815128 (REALNANO). We acknowledge the practical contribution of Senne Van Doorslaer. | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.1; 2024 IF: 6.216 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:205154 | Serial | 9115 | ||
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| Author | Maerivoet, S.; Tsonev, I.; Slaets, J.; Reniers, F.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Coupled multi-dimensional modelling of warm plasmas: Application and validation for an atmospheric pressure glow discharge in CO2/CH4/O2 | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemical Engineering Journal | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemical Engineering Journal |
| Volume | 492 | Issue | Pages | 152006 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | To support experimental research into gas conversion by warm plasmas, models should be developed to explain the experimental observations. These models need to describe all physical and chemical plasma properties in a coupled way. In this paper, we present a modelling approach to solve the complete set of assumed relevant equations, including gas flow, heat balance and species transport, coupled with a rather extensive chemistry set, consisting of 21 species, obtained by reduction of a more detailed chemistry set, consisting of 41 species. We apply this model to study the combined CO2 and CH4 conversion in the presence of O2, in a direct current atmospheric pressure glow discharge. Our model can predict the experimental trends, and can explain why higher O2 fractions result in higher CH4 conversion, namely due to the higher gas temperature, rather than just by additional chemical reactions. Indeed, our model predicts that when more O2 is added, the energy required to reach any set temperature (i.e., the enthalpy) drops, allowing the system to reach higher temperatures with similar amounts of energy. This is in turn related to the higher H2O fraction and lower H2 fraction formed in the plasma, as demonstrated by our model. Altogether, our new self-consistent model can capture the main physics and chemistry occurring in this warm plasma, which is an important step towards predictive modelling for plasma-based gas conversion. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2024-05-09 | ||
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| ISSN | 1385-8947 | ISBN | Additional Links | ||
| Impact Factor | 15.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | This research was supported by the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO grant ID G0I1822N; EOS ID 40007511) and the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No. 810182–SCOPE ERC Synergy project, and grant agreement No. 101081162–PREPARE ERC Proof of Concept project). 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. | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.1; 2024 IF: 6.216 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ | Serial | 9132 | ||
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| Author | Meng, S.; Li, S.; Sun, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Liu, Y.; Yi, Y. | ||||
| Title | NH3 decomposition for H2 production by thermal and plasma catalysis using bimetallic catalysts | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemical engineering science | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemical Engineering Science |
| Volume | 283 | Issue | Pages | 119449 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma catalysis has emerged as a promising approach for driving thermodynamically unfavorable chemical reactions. Nevertheless, comprehending the mechanisms involved remains a challenge, leading to uncertainty about whether the optimal catalyst in plasma catalysis aligns with that in thermal catalysis. In this research, we explore this question by studying monometallic catalysts (Fe, Co, Ni and Mo) and bimetallic catalysts (Fe-Co, Mo- Co, Fe-Ni and Mo-Ni) in both thermal catalytic and plasma catalytic NH3 decomposition. Our findings reveal that the Fe-Co bimetallic catalyst exhibits the highest activity in thermal catalysis, the Fe-Ni bimetallic catalyst outperforms others in plasma catalysis, indicating a discrepancy between the optimal catalysts for the two catalytic modes in NH3 decomposition. Comprehensive catalyst characterization, kinetic analysis, temperature program surface reaction experiments and plasma diagnosis are employed to discuss the key factors influencing NH3 decomposition performance. |
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| Language | Wos | 001105312500001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-28 | |
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| ISSN | 0009-2509 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Universiteit Antwerpen, 32249 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21503032 ; PetroChina Innovation Foundation, 2018D-5007-0501 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.7; 2024 IF: 2.895 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:201009 | Serial | 8967 | ||
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| Author | Debroye, E.; Yuan, H.; Bladt, E.; Baekelant, W.; Van der Auweraer, M.; Hofkens, J.; Bals, S.; Roeffaers, M.B.J. | ||||
| Title | Facile morphology-controlled synthesis of organolead iodide perovskite nanocrystals using binary capping agents | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | ChemNanoMat : chemistry of nanomaterials for energy, biology and more | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemnanomat |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 223-227 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Controlling the morphology of organolead halide perovskite crystals is crucial to a fundamental understanding of the materials and to tune their properties for device applications. Here, we report a facile solution-based method for morphology-controlled synthesis of rod-like and plate-like organolead halide perovskite nanocrystals using binary capping agents. The morphology control is likely due to an interplay between surface binding kinetics of the two capping agents at different crystal facets. By high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, we show that the obtained nanocrystals are monocrystalline. Moreover, long photoluminescence decay times of the nanocrystals indicate long charge diffusion lengths and low trap/defect densities. Our results pave the way for large-scale solution synthesis of organolead halide perovskite nanocrystals with controlled morphology for future device applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000399604300003 | Publication Date | 2017-01-18 | |
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| ISSN | 2199-692x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.937 | Times cited | 19 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; We acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, grant G.0197.11, G.0962.13, G0B39.15, postdoctoral fellowship to E. D. and H. Y.), KU Leuven Research Fund (C14/15/053), the Flemish government through long term structural funding Methusalem (CASAS2, Meth/15/04), the Hercules foundation (HER/11/14), the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office (IAP-PH05), the EC through the Marie Curie ITN project iSwitch (GA-642196) and the ERC project LIGHT (GA307523). S. B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS). E. B. gratefully acknowledges financial support by the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Vlaanderen). ; ecas_Sara | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.937 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143678UA @ admin @ c:irua:143678 | Serial | 4656 | ||
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| Author | Berthold, T.; Castro, C.R.; Winter, M.; Hoerpel, G.; Kurttepeli, M.; Bals, S.; Antonietti, M.; Fechler, N. | ||||
| Title | Tunable nitrogen-doped carbon nanoparticles from tannic acid and urea and their potential for sustainable soots | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | ChemNanoMat : chemistry of nanomaterials for energy, biology and more | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemnanomat |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 311-318 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Nano-sized nitrogen-doped carbon spheres are synthesized from two cheap, readily available and sustainable precursors: tannic acid and urea. In combination with a polymer structuring agent, nitrogen content, sphere size and the surface (up to 400 m(2)g(-1)) can be conveniently tuned by the precursor ratio, temperature and structuring agent content. Because the chosen precursors allow simple oven synthesis and avoid harsh conditions, this carbon nanosphere platform offers a more sustainable alternative to classical soots, for example, as printing pigments or conduction soots. The carbon spheres are demonstrated to be a promising as conductive carbon additive in anode materials for lithium ion batteries. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000403299200006 | Publication Date | 2017-03-10 | |
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| ISSN | 2199-692x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.937 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; S.B. is grateful for funding by the European Research Council (ERC starting grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS). ; ecas_Sara | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.937 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144287UA @ admin @ c:irua:144287 | Serial | 4699 | ||
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| Author | Castanheiro, A.; Joos, P.; Wuyts, K.; De Wael, K.; Samson, R. | ||||
| Title | Leaf-deposited semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) : an exploratory study using GCxGC-TOFMS on leaf washing solutions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 214 | Issue | 214 | Pages | 103-110 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Airborne particulate matter (PM) includes semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), which can be deposited on vegetation matrices such as plant leaves. In alternative to air-point measurements or artificial passive substrates, leaf monitoring offers a cost-effective, time-integrating means of assessing local air quality. In this study, leaf washing solutions from ivy (Hedera hibernica) leaves exposed during one-month at different land use classes were explored via comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC-TOFMS). The composition of leaf-deposited SVOCs, corrected for those of unexposed leaves, was compared against routinely monitored pollutants concentrations (PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2) measured at co-located air monitoring stations. The first study on leaf-deposited SVOCs retrieved from washing solutions, herein reported, delivered a total of 911 detected compounds. While no significant land use (rural, urban, industrial, traffic, mixed) effects were observed, increasing exposure time (from one to 28 days) resulted in a higher number and diversity of SVOCs, suggesting cumulative time-integration to be more relevant than local source variations between sites. After one day, leaf-deposited SVOCs were mainly due to alcohols, N-containing compounds, carboxylic acids, esters and lactones, while ketones, diketones and hydrocarbons compounds gained relevance after one week, and phenol compounds after one month. As leaf-deposited SVOCs became overall more oxidized throughout exposure time, SVOCs transformation or degradation at the leaf surface is suggested to be an important phenomenon. This study confirmed the applicability of GCxGC-TOFMS to analyze SVOCs from leaf washing solutions, further research should include validation of the methodology and comparison with atmospheric organic pollutants. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000449891300013 | Publication Date | 2018-09-13 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.208 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | ; The authors thank the Flemish Environment Agency (VMM) for their collaboration and air quality data; Sam Dekkers and Jonathan Van Waeyenbergh for their help with sample collection. The study was performed using a study set-up funded by the Special Research Fund of the University of Antwerp (KPBOF 2014, no. FFB 140090 'Tree leaf surface properties as dynamic drivers of particulate matter-leaf interaction and phyllosphere microbial communities'). A.C. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for her SB PhD fellowship. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.208 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:153509 | Serial | 5692 | ||
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| Author | Akbulut, S.; Cevik, U.; Van, A.A.; De Wael, K.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Precision and accuracy of ST-EDXRF performance for As determination comparing with ICP-MS and evaluation of As deviation in the soil media | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 96 | Issue | Pages | 16-22 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | The present study was conducted to (i) determine the precision and accuracy of arsenic measurement in soil samples using ST-EDXRF by comparison with the results of ICP-MS analyses and (ii) identify the relationship of As concentration with soil characteristics. For the analysis of samples, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF) were performed. According to the results found in the soil samples, the addition of HCl to HNO3, used for the digestion gave significant variations in the recovery of As. However, spectral interferences between peaks for As and Pb can affect detection limits and accuracy for XRF analysis. When comparing the XRF and ICP-MS results a correlation was observed with R2 = 0.8414. This means that using a ST-EDXRF spectrometer, it is possible to achieve accurate and precise analysis by the calibration of certified reference materials and choosing an appropriate secondary target. On the other hand, with regard to soil characteristics analyses, the study highlighted that As is mostly anthropogenically enriched in the studied area. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000328182200002 | Publication Date | 2013-08-14 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.208 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.208; 2014 IF: 3.340 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:109437 | Serial | 5782 | ||
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| Author | Goemans, M.; Clarysse, P.; Joannès, J.; de Clercq, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Matthys, K.; Boels, K. | ||||
| Title | Catalytic Nox reduction with simultaneous dioxin and furan oxidation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 54 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1357-1365 |
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| Abstract | The engineering, construction, performance and running costs of a catalytic flue gas cleaning component in the low dust area of a municipal waste incinerator is discussed. For this purpose, the case study of a Flemish incineration plant is presented, covering the history, the design procedure of the catalyst, relevant process data and the financial aspects. A reliable PCDD/F-destruction by means of oxidation by the catalyst to typical values of 0.001 ng TEQ/Nm3 has been demonstrated. At the same time, NOx− and CO-emissions are reduced by 90% and 20% to about 50 mg/Nm3 and below 10 mg/Nm3, respectively. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000188293500011 | Publication Date | 2003-12-02 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.208 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.208; 2004 IF: 2.359 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:82011 | Serial | 5931 | ||
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| Author | Goemans, M.; Clarysse, P.; Joannès, J.; de Clercq, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Matthys, K.; Boels, K. | ||||
| Title | Catalytic Nox reduction with simultaneous dioxin and furan oxidation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2003 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 50 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 489-497 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article | ||||
| Abstract | The engineering, construction, performance and running costs of a catalytic flue gas cleaning component in the low dust area of a municipal waste incinerator is discussed. For this purpose, the case study of a Flemish incineration plant is presented, covering the history, the design procedure of the catalyst, relevant process data and the financial aspects. A reliable PCDD/F-destruction by means of oxidation by the catalyst to typical values of 0.001 ng TEQ/N m3 has been demonstrated. At the same time, NOx- and CO-emissions are reduced by 90% and 20% to about 50 mg/N m3 and below 10 mg/N m3, respectively. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000180078200004 | Publication Date | 2002-12-10 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.208 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.208; 2003 IF: 1.904 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:82010 | Serial | 5932 | ||
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| Author | Vandekerckhove, T.G.L.; Boon, N.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
| Title | Pioneering on single-sludge nitrification/denitrification at 50 °C | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 252 | Issue | Pages | 126527-10 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Thermophilic nitrification has been proven in lab-scale bioreactors at 50 °C. The challenge is now to develop a solution for thermophilic nitrogen removal, integrating nitrification with denitrification and aerobic carbon removal. This pioneering study aimed at a single-sludge nitrification/denitrification process at 50 °C, through exposing nitrification in a step by step approach to anoxia and/or organics. Firstly, recurrent anoxia was tolerated by a nitrifying community during long-term membrane bioreactor (MBR) operation (85 days), with high ammonium oxidation efficiencies (>98%). Secondly, five organic carbon sources did not affect thermophilic ammonium and nitrite oxidation rates in three-day aerobic batch flask incubations. Moving to long-term tests with sequencing batch reactors (SBR) and MBR (>250 days), good nitrification performance was obtained at increasing COD/Ninfluent ratios (0, 0.5, 1, 2 and 3). Thirdly, combining nitrification, recurrent anoxia and presence of organic carbon resulted in a nitrogen removal efficiency of 92–100%, with a COD/Nremoved of 4.8 ± 0.6 and a nitrogen removal rate of 50 ± 14 mg N g−1 VSS d−1. Overall, this is the first proof of principle thermophilic nitrifiers can cope with redox fluctuations (aerobic/anoxic) and the aerobic or anoxic presence of organic carbon, can functionally co-exist with heterotrophs and that single-sludge nitrification/denitrification can be achieved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000534377000121 | Publication Date | 2020-03-17 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | ; The authors acknowledge (i) the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT Flanders) [grant number SB-141205] for funding Tom G.L. Vandekerckhove, (ii) Wouter Peleman and Zoe Pesonen for practical support during their master thesis, (iii) Jolien De Paepe for assisting in the reactor operation, and (iv) Jo De Vrieze and Tim Lacoere for their help with qPCR and 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.8; 2020 IF: 4.208 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:167324 | Serial | 6581 | ||
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| Author | Van Winckel, T.; Ngo, N.; Sturm, B.; Al-Omari, A.; Wett, B.; Bott, C.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; De Clippeleir, H. | ||||
| Title | Enhancing bioflocculation in high-rate activated sludge improves effluent quality yet increases sensitivity to surface overflow rate | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 308 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 136294-11 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | High-rate activated sludge (HRAS) relies on good bioflocculation and subsequent solid-liquid separation to maximize the capture of organics. However, full-scale applications often suffer from poor and unpredictable effluent suspended solids (ESS). While the biological aspects of bioflocculation are thoroughly investigated, the effects of fines (settling velocity < 0.6 m3/m2/h), shear and surface overflow rate (SOR) are unclear. This work tackled the impact of fines, shear, and SOR on the ESS in absence of settleable influent solids. This was assessed on a full-scale HRAS step-feed (SF) and pilot-scale HRAS contact-stabilization (CS) configuration using batch settling tests, controlled clarifier experiments, and continuous operation of reactors. Fines contributed up to 25% of the ESS in the full-scale SF configuration. ESS decreased up to 30 mg TSS/L when bioflocculation was enhanced with the CS configuration. The feast-famine regime applied in CS promoted the production of high-quality extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). However, this resulted in a narrow and unfavorable settling velocity distribution, with 50% ± 5% of the sludge mass settling between 0.6 and 1.5 m3/m2/h, thus increasing sensitivity towards SOR changes. A low shear environment (20 s−1) before the clarifier for at least one min was enough to ensure the best possible settling velocity distribution, regardless of prior shear conditions. Overall, this paper provides a more complete view on the drivers of ESS in HRAS systems, creating the foundation for the design of effective HRAS clarifiers. Tangible recommendations are given on how to manage fines and establish the optimal settling velocity of the sludge. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000863979600006 | Publication Date | 2022-09-06 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 8.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.8 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:190187 | Serial | 7154 | ||
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| Author | Le, T.-S.; Nguyen, P.-D.; Ngo, H.H.; Bui, X.-T.; Dang, B.-T.; Diels, L.; Bui, H.-H.; Nguyen, M.-T.; Le Quang, D.-T. | ||||
| Title | Two-stage anaerobic membrane bioreactor for co-treatment of food waste and kitchen wastewater for biogas production and nutrients recovery | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Chemosphere | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume | 309 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 136537-136539 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Co-digestion of organic waste and wastewater is receiving increased attention as a plausible waste management approach toward energy recovery. However, traditional anaerobic processes for co-digestion are particularly susceptible to severe organic loading rates (OLRs) under long-term treatment. To enhance technological feasi-bility, this work presented a two-stage Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (2 S-AnMBR) composed of a hydrolysis reactor (HR) followed by an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) for long-term co-digestion of food waste and kitchen wastewater. The OLRs were expanded from 4.5, 5.6, and 6.9 kg COD m- 3 d-1 to optimize biogas yield, nitrogen recovery, and membrane fouling at ambient temperatures of 25-32 degrees C. Results showed that specific methane production of UASB was 249 +/- 7 L CH4 kg-1 CODremoved at the OLR of 6.9 kg TCOD m- 3 d-1. Total Chemical Oxygen Demand (TCOD) loss by hydrolysis was 21.6% of the input TCOD load at the hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 2 days. However, low total volatile fatty acid concentrations were found in the AnMBR, indicating that a sufficiently high hydrolysis efficiency could be accomplished with a short HRT. Furthermore, using AnMBR structure consisting of an Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor (UASB) followed by a side -stream ultrafiltration membrane alleviated cake membrane fouling. The wasted digestate from the AnMBR comprised 42-47% Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) and 57-68% total phosphorous loading, making it suitable for use in soil amendments or fertilizers. Finally, the predominance of fine particles (D10 = 0.8 mu m) in the ultra -filtration membrane housing (UFMH) could lead to a faster increase in trans-membrane pressure during the filtration process. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000866470600004 | Publication Date | 2022-09-20 | |
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| ISSN | 0045-6535; 1879-1298 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.8 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:191557 | Serial | 7347 | ||
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| Author | Proost, J.; Blaffart, F.; Turner, S.; Idrissi, H. | ||||
| Title | On the Origin of Damped Electrochemical Oscillations at Silicon Anodes (Revisited) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
| Volume | 15 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 3116-3124 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Electrochemical oscillations accompanying the formation of anodic silica have been shown in the past to be correlated with rather abrupt changes in the mechanical stress state of the silica film, commonly associated with some kind of fracture or porosification of the oxide. To advance the understanding on the origin of such oscillations in fluoride-free electrolytes, we have revisited a seminal experiment reported by Lehmann almost two decades ago. We thereby demonstrate that the oscillations are not stress-induced, and do not originate from a morphological transformation of the oxide in the course of anodisation. Alternatively, the mechanical features accompanying the oscillations can be explained by a partial relaxation of the field-induced electrostrictive stress. Furthermore, our observations suggest that the oscillation mechanism more likely results from a periodic depolarisation of the anodic silica. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000342770500029 | Publication Date | 2014-08-27 | |
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| ISSN | 1439-4235; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.075 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.075; 2014 IF: 3.419 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121086 | Serial | 2444 | ||
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| Author | Armelao, L.; Barreca, D.; Bottaro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Tondello, E.; Lebedev, O.I.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Štangar, U.L. | ||||
| Title | Rational design of Ag/TiO2 nanosystems by a combined RF-sputtering/sol-gel approach | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication | ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 18 | Pages | 3249-3259 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The present work is devoted to the preparation of Ag/TiO2 nanosystems by an original synthetic strategy, based on the radio-frequency (RF) sputtering of silver particles on titania-based xerogels prepared by the sol-gel (SG) route. This approach takes advantage of the synergy between the microporous xerogel structure and the infiltration power characterizing RF-sputtering, whose combination enables the obtainment of a tailored dispersion of Ag-containing particles into the titania matrix. In addition, the systems chemico-physical features can be tuned further through proper ex situ thermal treatments in air at 400 and 600 °C. The synthesized composites are extensively characterized by the joint use of complementary techniques, that is, X-ray photoelectron and X-ray excited Auger electron spectroscopies (XPS, XE-AES), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), glancing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction (ED), high-angle annular dark field scanning TEM (HAADF-STEM), energy-filtered TEM (EF-TEM) and optical absorption spectroscopy. Finally, the photocatalytic performances of selected samples in the decomposition of the azo-dye Plasmocorinth B are preliminarily investigated. The obtained results highlight the possibility of tailoring the system characteristics over a broad range, directly influencing their eventual functional properties. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000273410600015 | Publication Date | 2009-10-30 | |
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| ISSN | 1439-4235;1439-7641; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.075 | Times cited | 56 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Esteem 026019 | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80561 | Serial | 2811 | ||
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| Author | Felten, A.; Suarez-Martinez, I.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ghijsen, J.; Pireaux, J.-J.; Drube, W.; Bittencourt, C.; Ewels, C.P. | ||||
| Title | The role of oxygen at the interface between titanium and carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication | ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 1799-1804 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | We study the interface between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and surface-deposited titanium using electron microscopy and photoemission spectroscopy, supported by density functional calculations. Charge transfer from the Ti atoms to the nanotube and carbide formation is observed at the interface which indicates strong interaction. Nevertheless, the presence of oxygen between the Ti and the CNTs significantly weakens the Ti-CNT interaction. Ti atoms at the surface will preferentially bond to oxygenated sites. Potential sources of oxygen impurities are examined, namely oxygen from any residual atmosphere and pre-existing oxygen impurities on the nanotube surface, which we enhance through oxygen plasma surface pre-treatment. Variation in literature data concerning Ohmic contacts between Ti and carbon nanotubes is explained via sample pre-treatment and differing vacuum levels, and we suggest improved treatment routes for reliable Schottky barrier-free Ti-nanotube contact formation. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000268817800015 | Publication Date | 2009-05-26 | |
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| ISSN | 1439-4235;1439-7641; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.075 | Times cited | 38 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Pai | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.075; 2009 IF: 3.453 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77939 | Serial | 2918 | ||
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