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| Author | Aussems, D.U.B.; Bal, K. M.; Morgan, T.W.; van de Sanden, M.C.M.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
| Title | Atomistic simulations of graphite etching at realistic time scales | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Chemical science | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Sci |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 7160-7168 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Hydrogen–graphite interactions are relevant to a wide variety of applications, ranging from astrophysics to fusion devices and nano-electronics. In order to shed light on these interactions, atomistic simulation using Molecular Dynamics (MD) has been shown to be an invaluable tool. It suffers, however, from severe timescale limitations. In this work we apply the recently developed Collective Variable-Driven Hyperdynamics (CVHD) method to hydrogen etching of graphite for varying inter-impact times up to a realistic value of 1 ms, which corresponds to a flux of 1020 m2 s1. The results show that the erosion yield, hydrogen surface coverage and species distribution are significantly affected by the time between impacts. This can be explained by the higher probability of C–C bond breaking due to the prolonged exposure to thermal stress and the subsequent transition from ion- to thermal-induced etching. This latter regime of thermal-induced etching – chemical erosion – is here accessed for the first time using atomistic simulations. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that accounting for long time-scales significantly affects ion bombardment simulations and should not be neglected in a wide range of conditions, in contrast to what is typically assumed. |
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| Language | Wos | 000411730500055 | Publication Date | 2017-08-24 | |
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| ISSN | 2041-6520 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.668 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | DIFFER is part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientic Research (NWO). K. M. B. is funded as a PhD fellow (aspirant) of the FWO-Flanders (Fund for Scientic Research-Flanders), Grant 11V8915N. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government – department EWI. | Approved  |
Most recent IF: 8.668 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:145519 | Serial | 4707 | ||
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| Author | Bueken, B.; Van Velthoven, N.; Willhammar, T.; Stassin, T.; Stassen, I.; Keen, D.A.; Baron, G.V.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Ameloot, R.; Bals, S.; De Vos, D.; Bennett, T.D. | ||||
| Title | Gel-based morphological design of zirconium metal-organic frameworks | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Chemical science | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Sci |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 3939-3948 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The ability of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to gelate under specific synthetic conditions opens up new opportunities in the preparation and shaping of hierarchically porous MOF monoliths, which could be directly implemented for catalytic and adsorptive applications. In this work, we present the first examples of xero-or aerogel monoliths consisting solely of nanoparticles of several prototypical Zr4+-based MOFs: UiO-66-X (X – H, NH2, NO2, (OH)(2)), UiO-67, MOF-801, MOF-808 and NU-1000. High reactant and water concentrations during synthesis were observed to induce the formation of gels, which were converted to monolithic materials by drying in air or supercritical CO2. Electron microscopy, combined with N-2 physisorption experiments, was used to show that irregular nanoparticle packing leads to pure MOF monoliths with hierarchical pore systems, featuring both intraparticle micropores and interparticle mesopores. Finally, UiO-66 gels were shaped into monolithic spheres of 600 mm diameter using an oil-drop method, creating promising candidates for packed-bed catalytic or adsorptive applications, where hierarchical pore systems can greatly mitigate mass transfer limitations. | ||||
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| Publisher | Royal Society of Chemistry | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | |
| Language | Wos | 000400553000077 | Publication Date | 2017-03-23 | |
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| ISSN | 2041-6520 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.668 | Times cited | 168 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; B. B., T. S. and I. S. acknowledge the FWO Flanders (doctoral and post-doctoral grants). T. W. acknowledges a post-doctoral grant from the Swedish Research Council. T. D. B. acknowledges the Royal Society (University Research Fellowship) and Trinity Hall (University of Cambridge) for funding. S. B. and D. D. V. are grateful for funding by Belspo (IAP 7/05 P6/27) and by the FWO Flanders. D. D. V. further acknowledges funding from the European Research Council (project H-CCAT). S. B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). The authors acknowledge Arnau Carne and Shuhei Furukawa for assistance with supercritical CO<INF>2</INF> extraction, and Charles Ghesquiere for assistance in synthesis. ; Ecas_Sara | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.668 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:152643UA @ admin @ c:irua:152643 | Serial | 5143 | ||
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| Author | Van Velthoven, N.; Waitschat, S.; Chavan, S.M.; Liu, P.; Smolders, S.; Vercammen, J.; Bueken, B.; Bals, S.; Lillerud, K.P.; Stock, N.; De Vos, D.E. | ||||
| Title | Single-site metal-organic framework catalysts for the oxidative coupling of arenes via C-H/C-H activation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Chemical science | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Sci |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 3616-3622 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | C-H activation reactions are generally associated with relatively low turnover numbers (TONs) and high catalyst concentrations due to a combination of low catalyst stability and activity, highlighting the need for recyclable heterogeneous catalysts with stable single-atom active sites. In this work, several palladium loaded metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were tested as single-site catalysts for the oxidative coupling of arenes (e.g. o-xylene) via C-H/C-H activation. Isolation of the palladium active sites on the MOF supports reduced Pd(0) aggregate formation and thus catalyst deactivation, resulting in higher turnover numbers (TONs) compared to the homogeneous benchmark reaction. Notably, a threefold higher TON could be achieved for palladium loaded MOF-808 due to increased catalyst stability and the heterogeneous catalyst could efficiently be reused, resulting in a cumulative TON of 1218 after three runs. Additionally, the palladium single-atom active sites on MOF-808 were successfully identified by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000463759100017 | Publication Date | 2019-02-18 | |
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| ISSN | 2041-6520 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.668 | Times cited | 68 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | ; The research leading to these results has received funding from the NMBP-01-2016 Program of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Framework Program H2020/2014-2020/under grant agreement no. [720996]. N. V. V., S. S., J. V., B. B. and D. E. D. V. thank the FWO for funding (SB, Aspirant and postdoctoral grants). The electron microscopy work was supported by FWO funding G038116. D. E. D. V. is grateful for KU Leuven support in the frame of the CASAS Metusalem project and a C3 type project. The XAS experiments were performed on beamline BM26A at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble, France. We are grateful to D. Banerjee at the ESRF for providing assistance in using beamline BM26A. Johnson Matthey and S. Bennett are gratefully acknowledged for providing Smopex-102. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.668 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:159403 | Serial | 5259 | ||
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| Author | De Jong, M.; Sleegers, N.; Kim, J.; Van Durme, F.; Samyn, N.; Wang, J.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Electrochemical fingerprint of street samples for fast on-site screening of cocaine in seized drug powders | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | Chemical science | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Sci |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-7 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | We report on a wearable fingertip sensor for on-the-spot identification of cocaine and its cutting agents in street samples. Traditionally, on-site screening is performed by means of colour tests which are difficult to interpret and lack selectivity. By presenting the distinct voltammetric response of cocaine, cutting agents, binary mixtures of cocaine and street samples in solution and powder street samples, we were able to elucidate the electrochemical fingerprint of all these compounds. The new electrochemical concept holds considerable promise as an on-site screening method. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000371021900094 | Publication Date | 2016-01-06 | |
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| ISSN | 2041-6520 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.668 | Times cited | 37 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; The authors acknowledge BELSPO for funding the APTADRU project (BR/314/PI/ APTADRU). ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.668 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:130404 | Serial | 5591 | ||
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| Author | Hao, Y.; Velpula, G.; Kaltenegger, M.; Bodlos, W.R.; Vibert, F.; Mali, K.S.; De Feyter, S.; Resel, R.; Geerts, Y.H.; Van Aert, S.; Beljonne, D.; Lazzaroni, R. | ||||
| Title | From 2D to 3D : bridging self-assembled monolayers to a substrate-induced polymorph in a molecular semiconductor | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Mater |
| Volume | 34 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 2238-2248 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | In this study, a new bottom-up approach is proposed to predict the crystal structure of the substrate-induced polymorph (SIP) of an archetypal molecular semiconductor. In spite of intense efforts, the formation mechanism of SIPs is still not fully understood, and predicting their crystal structure is a very delicate task. Here, we selected lead phthalocyanine (PbPc) as a prototypical molecular material because it is a highly symmetrical yet nonplanar molecule and we demonstrate that the growth and crystal structure of the PbPc SIPs can be templated by the corresponding physisorbed self-assembled molecular networks (SAMNs). Starting from SAMNs of PbPc formed at the solution/graphite interface, the structural and energetic aspects of the assembly were studied by a combination of in situ scanning tunneling microscopy and multiscale computational chemistry approach. Then, the growth of a PbPc SIP on top of the physisorbed monolayer was modeled without prior experimental knowledge, from which the crystal structure of the SIP was predicted. The theoretical prediction of the SIP was verified by determining the crystal structure of PbPc thin films using X-ray diffraction techniques, revealing the formation of a new polymorph of PbPc on the graphite substrate. This study clearly illustrates the correlation between the SAMNs and SIPs, which are traditionally considered as two separate but conceptually connected research areas. This approach is applicable to molecular materials in general to predict the crystal structure of their SIPs. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000812125800001 | Publication Date | 2022-02-17 | |
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| ISSN | 0897-4756; 1520-5002 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.6 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:189086 | Serial | 7084 | ||
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| Author | Xu, W.; Van Alphen, S.; Galvita, V.V.; Meynen, V.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Effect of Gas Composition on Temperature and CO2Conversion in a Gliding Arc Plasmatron reactor: Insights for Post‐Plasma Catalysis from Experiments and Computation | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | ChemSusChem | Abbreviated Journal | ChemSusChem |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; CO2 conversion · Plasma · Gliding arc plasmatron · Temperature profiles · Computational modelling; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma‐based CO<sub>2</sub>conversion has attracted increasing interest. However, to understand the impact of plasma operation on post‐plasma processes, we studied the effect of adding N<sub>2</sub>, N<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>and N<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>O to a CO<sub>2</sub>gliding arc plasmatron (GAP) to obtain valuable insights into their impact on exhaust stream composition and temperature, which will serve as feed gas and heat for post‐plasma catalysis (PPC). Adding N<sub>2</sub>improves the CO<sub>2</sub>conversion from 4 % to 13 %, and CH<sub>4</sub>addition further promotes it to 44 %, and even to 61 % at lower gas flow rate (6 L/min), allowing a higher yield of CO and hydrogen for PPC. The addition of H<sub>2</sub>O, however, reduces the CO<sub>2</sub>conversion from 55 % to 22 %, but it also lowers the energy cost, from 5.8 to 3 kJ/L. Regarding the temperature at 4.9 cm post‐plasma, N<sub>2</sub>addition increases the temperature, while the CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>ratio has no significant effect on temperature. We also calculated the temperature distribution with computational fluid dynamics simulations. The obtained temperature profiles (both experimental and calculated) show a decreasing trend with distance to the exhaust and provide insights in where to position a PPC bed. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001200297300001 | Publication Date | 2024-04-11 | |
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| ISSN | 1864-5631 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | We acknowledge the VLAIO Catalisti Moonshot project D2M and the VLAIO Catalisti transition project CO2PERATE (HBC.2017.0692) for financial support. We acknowledge Gilles Van Loon for his help to make the quartz and steel devices for the reactor. Vladimir V. Galvita also acknowledges a personal grant from the Research Fund of Ghent University (BOF; 01N16319). | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2024 IF: 7.226 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:205101 | Serial | 9128 | ||
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| Author | Li, S.; Sun, J.; Gorbanev, Y.; van’t Veer, K.; Loenders, B.; Yi, Y.; Kenis, T.; Chen, Q.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Plasma-Assisted Dry Reforming of CH4: How Small Amounts of O2Addition Can Drastically Enhance the Oxygenate Production─Experiments and Insights from Plasma Chemical Kinetics Modeling | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | 42 | Pages | 15373-15384 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma-based dry reforming of methane (DRM) into high-value-added oxygenates is an appealing approach to enable otherwise thermodynamically unfavorable chemical reactions at ambient pressure and near room temperature. However, it suffers from coke deposition due to the deep decomposition of CH4. In this work, we assess the DRM performance upon O2 addition, as well as varying temperature, CO2/CH4 ratio, discharge power, and gas residence time, for optimizing oxygenate production. By adding O2, the main products can be shifted from syngas (CO + H2) toward oxygenates. Chemical kinetics modeling shows that the improved oxygenate production is due to the increased concentration of oxygen-containing radicals, e.g., O, OH, and HO2, formed by electron impact dissociation [e + O2 → e + O + O/O(1D)] and subsequent reactions with H atoms. Our study reveals the crucial role of oxygen-coupling in DRM aimed at oxygenates, providing practical solutions to suppress carbon deposition and at the same time enhance the oxygenates production in plasma-assisted DRM. |
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| Language | Wos | 001082603900001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-23 | |
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| ISSN | 2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, S001619N ; China Scholarship Council, 202006060029 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21975018 ; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2023 IF: 5.951 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:201013 | Serial | 8966 | ||
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| Author | Anastasiou, I.; Van Velthoven, N.; Tomarelli, E.; Lombi, A.; Lanari, D.; Liu, P.; Bals, S.; De Vos, D.E.; Vaccaro, L. | ||||
| Title | C2-H arylation of indoles catalyzed by palladium-containing metal-organic-framework in γ-valerolactone | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Chemsuschem | Abbreviated Journal | Chemsuschem |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 10 | Pages | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | An efficient and selective procedure was developed for the direct C2-H arylation of indoles using a Pd-loaded metal-organic framework (MOF) as a heterogeneous catalyst and the nontoxic biomass-derived solvent gamma-valerolactone (GVL) as a reaction medium. The developed method allows for excellent yields and C-2 selectivity to be achieved and tolerates various substituents on the indole scaffold. The established conditions ensure the stability of the catalyst as well as recoverability, reusability, and low metal leaching into the solution. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000520285700001 | Publication Date | 2020-02-15 | |
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| ISSN | 1864-5631 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | 22 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ; The research leading to these results has received funding from the NMBP-01-2016 Programme of the European Union's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme H2020/2014-2020/under grant agreement no [720996]. The Universit degli Studi di Perugia and MIUR are acknowledged for financial support to the project AMIS, through the program “Dipartimenti di Eccellenza -2018-2022”. The XAS experiments were performed on beamline BM26A at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble (France). We are grateful to D. Banerjee at the ESRF for providing assistance in using beamline BM26A. Niels Van Velthoven and Dirk E. De Vos also thank FWO for funding. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 7.226 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:167678 | Serial | 6465 | ||
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| Author | Kovács, A.; Billen, P.; Cornet, I.; Wijnants, M.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
| Title | Modeling the physicochemical properties of natural deep eutectic solvents : a review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Chemsuschem | Abbreviated Journal | Chemsuschem |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 3789-3804 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Biochemical Wastewater Valorization & Engineering (BioWaVE) | ||||
| Abstract | Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) are mixtures of naturally derived compounds with a significantly decreased melting point due to the specific interactions among the constituents. NADES have benign properties (low volatility, flammability, toxicity, cost) and tailorable physicochemical properties (by altering the type and molar ratio of constituents), hence they are often considered as a green alternative to common organic solvents. Modeling the relation between their composition and properties is crucial though, both for understanding and predicting their behavior. Several efforts were done to this end, yet this review aims at structuring the present knowledge as an outline for future research. First, we reviewed the key properties of NADES and relate them to their structure based on the available experimental data. Second, we reviewed available modeling methods applicable to NADES. At the molecular level, density functional theory and molecular dynamics allow interpreting density differences and vibrational spectra, and computation of interaction energies. Additionally, properties at the level of the bulk media can be explained and predicted by semi-empirical methods based on ab initio methods (COSMO-RS) and equation of state models (PC-SAFT). Finally, methods based on large datasets are discussed; models based on group contribution methods and machine learning. A combination of bulk media and dataset modeling allows qualitative prediction and interpretation of phase equilibria properties on the one hand, and quantitative prediction of melting point, density, viscosity, surface tension and refractive indices on the other hand. In our view, multiscale modeling, combining the molecular and macroscale methods, will strongly enhance the predictability of NADES properties and their interaction with solutes, yielding truly tailorable solvents to accommodate (bio)chemical reactions. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000541499100001 | Publication Date | 2020-05-07 | |
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| ISSN | 1864-5631 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 7.226 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:168851 | Serial | 6770 | ||
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| Author | Engelmann, Y.; Mehta, P.; Neyts, E.C.; Schneider, W.F.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Predicted Influence of Plasma Activation on Nonoxidative Coupling of Methane on Transition Metal Catalysts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Acs Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 6043-6054 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Movement Antwerp (MOVANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The combination of catalysis and nonthermal plasma holds promise for enabling difficult chemical conversions. The possible synergy between both depends strongly on the nature of the reactive plasma species and the catalyst material. In this paper, we show how vibrationally excited species and plasma-generated radicals interact with transition metal catalysts and how changing the catalyst material can improve the conversion rates and product selectivity. We developed a microkinetic model to investigate the impact of vibrational excitations and plasma-generated radicals on the nonoxidative coupling of methane over transition metal surfaces. We predict a significant increase in ethylene formation for vibrationally excited methane. Plasma-generated radicals have a stronger impact on the turnover frequencies with high selectivity toward ethylene on noble catalysts and mixed selectivity on non-noble catalysts. In general, we show how the optimal catalyst material depends on the desired products as well as the plasma conditions. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000526884000025 | Publication Date | 2020-04-20 | |
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| ISSN | 2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Herculesstichting; University of Notre Dame; Universiteit Antwerpen; Division of Engineering Education and Centers, EEC-1647722 ; We would like to thank Tom Butterworth for his work on methane vibrational distribution functions (VDF) and for sharing his thoughts and experiences on this matter, specifically regarding the VDF of the degenerate modes of methane. We ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering pubs.acs.org/journal/ascecg Research Article https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c00906 ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2020, 8, 6043−6054 6052 also acknowledge financial support from the DOC-PRO3 and the TOP-BOF projects of the University of Antwerp. This work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (Department EWI), and the University of Antwerp. Support for W.F.S. was provided by the National Science Foundation under cooperative agreement no. EEC-1647722, an Engineering Research Center for the Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR). P.M. acknowledges support through the Eilers Graduate Fellowship of the University of Notre Dame. | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 5.951 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:169228 | Serial | 6366 | ||
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| Author | Vervloessem, E.; Aghaei, M.; Jardali, F.; Hafezkhiabani, N.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Plasma-Based N2Fixation into NOx: Insights from Modeling toward Optimum Yields and Energy Costs in a Gliding Arc Plasmatron | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Acs Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 26 | Pages | 9711-9720 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma technology provides a sustainable, fossil-free method for N2 fixation, i.e., the conversion of inert atmospheric N2 into valuable substances, such as NOx or ammonia. In this work, we present a novel gliding arc plasmatron at atmospheric pressure for NOx production at different N2/O2 gas feed ratios, offering a promising NOx yield of 1.5% with an energy cost of 3.6 MJ/mol NOx produced. To explain the underlying mechanisms, we present a chemical kinetics model, validated by experiments, which provides insight into the NOx formation pathways and into the ambivalent role of the vibrational kinetics. This allows us to pinpoint the factors limiting the yield and energy cost, which can help to further improve the process. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000548456600013 | Publication Date | 2020-07-06 | |
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| ISSN | 2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Herculesstichting; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; N2 Applied; Excellence of Science FWO – FNRS project, 30505023 GoF9618n ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 5.951 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170138 | Serial | 6392 | ||
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| Author | Gorbanev, Y.; Vervloessem, E.; Nikiforov, A.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Nitrogen fixation with water vapor by nonequilibrium plasma : toward sustainable ammonia production | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Acs Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 2996-3004 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Ammonia is a crucial nutrient used for plant growth and as a building block in the 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 nonfossil-based pathways. Among these is the use of nonequilibrium plasma. In this work, we investigated water vapor as a H source for nitrogen fixation into NH3 by nonequilibrium plasma. The highest selectivity toward NH3 was observed with low amounts of added H2O vapor, but the highest production rate was reached at high H2O vapor contents. We also studied the role of H2O vapor and of the plasma-exposed liquid H2O in nitrogen fixation by using isotopically labeled water to distinguish between these two sources of H2O. We show that added H2O vapor, and not liquid H2O, is the main source of H for NH3 generation. The studied catalyst- and H2-free method offers excellent selectivity toward NH3 (up to 96%), with energy consumption (ca. 95–118 MJ/mol) in the range of many plasma-catalytic H2-utilizing processes. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000516665500045 | Publication Date | 2020-02-03 | |
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| ISSN | 2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This research was supported by the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023), the Catalisti Moonshot project P2C, and the Methusalem project of the University of Antwerp. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4; 2020 IF: 5.951 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:167134 | Serial | 6568 | ||
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| Author | Bertrand, L.; Schoeeder, S.; Anglos, D.; Breese, M.B.H.; Janssens, K.; Moini, M.; Simon, A. | ||||
| Title | Mitigation strategies for radiation damage in the analysis of ancient materials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Trends in analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Trac-Trend Anal Chem |
| Volume | 66 | Issue | Pages | 128-145 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | The study of materials in cultural heritage artifacts and micro-samples benefits from diagnostic techniques based on intense radiation sources, such as synchrotrons, ion-beam accelerators and lasers. While most of the corresponding techniques are classified as non-destructive, investigation with photons or charged particles entails a number of fundamental processes that may induce changes in materials. These changes depend on irradiation parameters, properties of materials and environmental factors. In some cases, radiation-induced damage may be detected by visual inspection. When it is not, irradiation may still lead to atomic and molecular changes resulting in immediate or delayed alteration and bias of future analyses. Here we review the effects of radiation reported on a variety of cultural heritage materials and describe the usual practice for assessing short-term and long-term effects. This review aims to raise awareness and encourage subsequent research activities to limit radiation side effects. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000352248200020 | Publication Date | 2014-12-22 | |
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| ISSN | 0165-9936 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.442 | Times cited | 35 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; We wish to acknowledge the support of this initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency. We gratefully thank Professor Manfred Schreiner of the Institute of Natural Sciences and Technology in the Arts (Akademie den bildenden Kunst, Vienna, Austria) for helpful discussions and insights on this work. We thank all colleagues who accepted to have their work reproduced in this review. IPANEMA at Synchrotron SOLEIL, the Hungarian Academy of Science and IESL-FORTH were supported within the Research Infrastructure program CHARISMA of the 7th Framework Programme of the EU (Grant Agreement no. 228330). MM's contribution is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant numbers CHE 1241672 and CHE 1440849. We thank Chris McGlinchey and Lauren Klein (Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA) for their critical rereading of the manuscript. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.442; 2015 IF: 6.472 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:124627 | Serial | 5729 | ||
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| Author | Janssens, K.; de Nolf, W.; van der Snickt, G.; Vincze, L.; Vekemans, B.; Terzano, R.; Brenker, F.E. | ||||
| Title | Recent trends in quantitative aspects of microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2010 | Publication | Trends in analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Trac-Trend Anal Chem |
| Volume | 29 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 464-478 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000279235000014 | Publication Date | 2010-03-23 | |
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| ISSN | 0165-9936 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.442 | Times cited | 48 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects nr. G.0704.08 and G.0179.09 and from the UA-BOF GOA programme. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.442; 2010 IF: 6.602 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:83903 | Serial | 5806 | ||
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| Author | Drăgan, A.-M.; Parrilla, M.; Feier, B.; Oprean, R.; Cristea, C.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Analytical techniques for the detection of amphetamine-type substances in different matrices : a comprehensive review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Trac-Trends In Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Trac-Trend Anal Chem |
| Volume | 145 | Issue | Pages | 116447 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | This current review focuses on contributions to amphetamine-type substances (ATS) analysis. This type of synthetic illicit drugs has been increasingly present worldwide reaching 5% of the market on illicit drugs in 2019. The increment of their production in many clandestine laboratories and easy distribution among society are two of the main concerns towards the battle against synthetic drugs. Therefore, the first part of this review details the classification and mechanism of action of ATS in the human body. Second, the pharmacological and toxicological effects of ATS on human health are described to motivate the need of early detection of ATS. Subsequently, the most used laboratory-based and portable methods are presented and critically discussed along the review. Finally, a careful discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of portable techniques employed on the field are addressed as potential tools for on-site ATS detection by law enforcement officers. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000723747000009 | Publication Date | 2021-09-30 | |
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| ISSN | 0165-9936; 1879-3142 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.442 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.442 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:183268 | Serial | 7460 | ||
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| Author | Daems, E.; Moro, G.; Campos, R.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Mapping the gaps in chemical analysis for the characterisation of aptamer-target interactions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Trac-Trends In Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Trac-Trend Anal Chem |
| Volume | 142 | Issue | Pages | 116311 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Aptamers are promising biorecognition elements with a wide applicability from therapeutics to bio-sensing. However, to successfully use these biomolecules, a complete characterisation of their bindingperformance in the presence of the target is crucial. Several multi-analytical approaches have been re-ported including techniques to describe kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of the aptamer-targetinteraction, and techniques which allow an in-depth understanding of the aptamer-target structures.Recent literature shows the need of a critical data interpretation, a combination of characterisationtechniques and suggests the key role of the characterisation protocol design. Indeed, thefinal applicationof the aptamer should be considered before choosing the characterisation method. All the limitations andcapabilities of the analytical tools in use for aptamer characterisation should be taken into account. Here,we present a critical overview of the current methods and multi-analytical approaches to study aptamer-target binding, aiming to provide researchers with guidelines for the design of characterisation protocols. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000682179000010 | Publication Date | 2021-04-28 | |
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| ISSN | 0165-9936; 1879-3142 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.442 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.442 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179407 | Serial | 8203 | ||
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| Author | Zhang, Y.; Qin, S.; Claes, N.; Schilling, W.; Sahoo, P.K.; Ching, H.Y.V.; Jaworski, A.; Lemière, F.; Slabon, A.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Bals, S.; Das, S. | ||||
| Title | Direct Solar Energy-Mediated Synthesis of Tertiary Benzylic Alcohols Using a Metal-Free Heterogeneous Photocatalyst | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Sustain Chem Eng |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 530-540 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Organic synthesis (ORSY) | ||||
| Abstract | Direct hydroxylation via the functionalization of tertiary benzylic C(sp3)-H bond is of great significance for obtaining tertiary alcohols which find wide applications in pharmaceuticals as well as in fine chemical industries. However, current synthetic procedures use toxic reagents and therefore, the development of a sustainable strategy for the synthesis of tertiary benzyl alcohols is highly desirable. To solve this problem, herein, we report a metal-free heterogeneous photocatalyst to synthesize the hydroxylated products using oxygen as the key reagent. Various benzylic substrates were employed into our mild reaction conditions to afford the desirable products in good to excellent yields. More importantly, gram-scale reaction was achieved via harvesting direct solar energy and exhibited high quantity of the product. The high stability of the catalyst was proved via recycling the catalyst and spectroscopic analyses. Finally, a possible mechanism was proposed based on the EPR and other experimental evidence. |
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| Language | Wos | 000736518000001 | Publication Date | 2022-01-10 | |
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| ISSN | 2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | 24 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | We thank BOF joint PhD grant (to Y. Z.), Francqui Foundation and FWO research grant (to S.D.), Chinese Scholarship Council (to Y.Z.). A.S. would like to thank the Swedish Energy Agency for financial support (project nr: 5050-1). The SEM microscope was partly funded by the Hercules Fund from the Flemish Government. | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:184744 | Serial | 6900 | ||
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| Author | Hollevoet, L.; Vervloessem, E.; Gorbanev, Y.; Nikiforov, A.; De Geyter, N.; Bogaerts, A.; Martens, J.A. | ||||
| Title | Energy‐Efficient Small‐Scale Ammonia Synthesis Process with Plasma‐enabled Nitrogen Oxidation and Catalytic Reduction of Adsorbed NOx | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Chemsuschem | Abbreviated Journal | Chemsuschem |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Industrial ammonia production without CO2 emission and with low energy consumption is one of the technological grand challenges of this age. Current Haber-Bosch ammonia mass production processes work with a thermally activated iron catalyst needing high pressure. The need for large volumes of hydrogen gas and the continuous operation mode render electrification of Haber-Bosch plants difficult to achieve. Electrochemical solutions at low pressure and temperature are faced with the problematic inertness of the nitrogen molecule on electrodes. Direct reduction of N2 to ammonia is only possible with very reactive chemicals such as lithium metal, the regeneration of which is energy intensive. Here, the attractiveness of an oxidative route for N2 activation was presented. N2 conversion to NOx in a plasma reactor followed by reduction with H2 on a heterogeneous catalyst at low pressure could be an energy-efficient option for small-scale distributed ammonia production with renewable electricity and without intrinsic CO2 footprint. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000772893400001 | Publication Date | 2022-03-25 | |
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| ISSN | 1864-5631 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Vlaamse regering, HBC.2019.0108 ; Vlaamse regering; KU Leuven, C3/20/067 ; We gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Flemish Government through the Moonshot cSBO project P2C (HBC.2019.0108). J.A.M. and A.B. acknowledge the Flemish Government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). J.A.M. © 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH | Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.4 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:187251 | Serial | 7054 | ||
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| Author | Rutten, I.; Daems, D.; Lammertyn, J. | ||||
| Title | Boosting biomolecular interactions through DNA origami nano-tailored biosensing interfaces | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Journal Of Materials Chemistry B | Abbreviated Journal | J Mater Chem B |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 16 | Pages | 3606-3615 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | The interaction between a bioreceptor and its target is key in developing sensitive, specific and robust diagnostic devices. Suboptimal interbioreceptor distances and bioreceptor orientation on the sensor surface, resulting from uncontrolled deposition, impede biomolecular interactions and lead to a decreased biosensor performance. In this work, we studied and implemented a 3D DNA origami design, for the first time comprised of assay specifically tailored anchoring points for the nanostructuring of the bioreceptor layer on the surface of disc-shaped microparticles in the continuous microfluidic environment of the innovative EvalutionTM platform. This bioreceptor immobilization strategy resulted in the formation of a less densely packed surface with reduced steric hindrance and favoured upward orientation. This increased bioreceptor accessibility led to a 4-fold enhanced binding kinetics and a 6-fold increase in binding efficiency compared to a directly immobilized non-DNA origami reference system. Moreover, the DNA origami nanotailored biosensing concept outperformed traditional aptamer coupling with respect to limit of detection (11 × improved) and signal-to-noise ratio (2.5 × improved) in an aptamer-based sandwich bioassay. In conclusion, our results highlight the potential of these DNA origami nanotailored surfaces to improve biomolecular interactions at the sensing surface, thereby increasing the overall performance of biosensing devices. The combination of the intrinsic advantages of DNA origami together with a smart design enables bottom-up nanoscale engineering of the sensor surface, leading towards the next generation of improved diagnostic sensing devices. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000548186500032 | Publication Date | 2020-01-09 | |
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| ISSN | 2050-750x; 2050-7518 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; We gratefully acknowledge financial support from Fund for Scientific Research (FWO, FWO-Flanders Doctoral grant Iene Rutten 1S30016N and FWO-Flanders Postdoctoral Fellow Devin Daems 12U1618N). We kindly thank MyCartis for access to their EvalutionTM platform, microparticle supplies and technical support. We would also like to thank Steven De Feyter and Joan Teyssandier (Molecular imaging and Photonics, Department of Chemistry, KU Leuven, Belgium) for providing the AFM facilities and technical support. We thank Peter Vangheluwe (Laboratory of Cellular Transport Systems, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, KU Leuven) for access to their gel imaging system, Typhoon FLA 9000. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7; 2020 IF: 4.543 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:166104 | Serial | 6462 | ||
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| Author | Rahemi, V.; Trashin, S.; Hafideddine, Z.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Meynen, V.; Gorton, L.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Amperometric flow-injection analysis of phenols induced by reactive oxygen species generated under daylight irradiation of titania impregnated with horseradish peroxidase | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 92 | Pages | 3643-3649 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a unique material for biosensing applications due to its capability of hosting enzymes. For the first time, we show that TiO2 can accumulate reactive oxygen species (ROS) under daylight irradiation and can support the catalytic cycle of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) without the need of H2O2 to be present in the solution. Phenolic compounds, such as hydroquinone (HQ) and 4-aminophenol (4-AP), were detected amperometrically in flow-injection analysis (FIA) mode via the use of an electrode modified with TiO2 impregnated with HRP. In contrast to the conventional detection scheme, no H2O2 was added to the analyte solution. Basically, the inherited ability of TiO2 to generate reactive oxygen species is used as a strategy to avoid adding H2O2 in the solution during the detection of phenolic compounds. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy indicates the presence of ROS on titania which, in interaction with HRP, initiate the electrocatalysis toward phenolic compounds. The amperometric response to 4-AP was linear in the concentration range between 0.05 and 2 μM. The sensitivity was 0.51 A M–1 cm–2, and the limit of detection (LOD) 26 nM. The proposed sensor design opens new opportunities for the detection of phenolic traces by HRP-based electrochemical biosensors, yet in a more straightforward and sensitive way following green chemistry principles of avoiding the use of reactive and harmful chemical, such as H2O2. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000518234700023 | Publication Date | 2020-01-27 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; The authors thank Scientific Reseatch-Flanders (F-WO) (grant 12T4219N) for funding. ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4; 2020 IF: 6.32 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:166241 | Serial | 5463 | ||
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| Author | Schram, J.; Parrilla, M.; Sleegers, N.; Samyn, N.; Bijvoets, S.M.; Heerschop, M.W.J.; van Nuijs, A.L.N.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Identifying Electrochemical Fingerprints of Ketamine with Voltammetry and Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry for Its Detection in Seized Samples | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 19 | Pages | 13485-13492 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre | ||||
| Abstract | Herein, a straightforward electrochemical approach for the determination of ketamine in street samples and seizures is presented by employing screen-printed electrodes (SPE). Square wave voltammetry (SWV) is used to study the electrochemical behavior of the illicit drug, thus profiling the different oxidation states of the substance at different pHs. Besides, the oxidation pathway of ketamine on SPE is investigated for the first time with liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry. Under the optimized conditions, the calibration curve of ketamine at buffer solution (pH 12) exhibits a sensitivity of 8.2 μA μM–1, a linear relationship between 50 and 2500 μM with excellent reproducibility (RSD = 2.2%, at 500 μM, n = 7), and a limit of detection (LOD) of 11.7 μM. Subsequently, binary mixtures of ketamine with adulterants and illicit drugs are analyzed with SWV to investigate the electrochemical fingerprint. Moreover, the profile overlapping between different substances is addressed by the introduction of an electrode pretreatment and the integration of a tailor-made script for data treatment. Finally, the approach is tested on street samples from forensic seizures. Overall, this system allows for the on-site identification of ketamine by law enforcement agents in an easy-to-use and rapid manner on cargos and seizures, thereby disrupting the distribution channel and avoiding the illicit drug reaching the end-user. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000580426800091 | Publication Date | 2020-10-06 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Universiteit Antwerpen; H2020 Societal Challenges, 833787 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1S3765817N 1SB8120N ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4; 2020 IF: 6.32 | ||
| Call Number | AXES @ axes @c:irua:170523 | Serial | 6435 | ||
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| Author | Monico, L.; Cotte, M.; Vanmeert, F.; Amidani, L.; Janssens, K.; Nuyts, G.; Garrevoet, J.; Falkenberg, G.; Glatzel, P.; Romani, A.; Miliani, C. | ||||
| Title | Damages induced by synchrotron radiation-based X-ray microanalysis in chrome yellow paints and related Cr-compounds : assessment, quantification, and mitigation strategies | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 20 | Pages | 14164-14173 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Synchrotron radiation (SR)-based X-ray methods are powerful analytical tools for several purposes. They are widely used to probe the degradation mechanisms of inorganic artists' pigments in paintings, including chrome yellows (PbCr1-xSxO4; 0 <= x <= 0.8), a class of compounds often found in Van Gogh masterpieces. However, the high intensity and brightness of SR beams raise important issues regarding the potential damage inflicted on the analyzed samples. A thorough knowledge of the SR X-ray sensitivity of each class of pigment in the painting matrix is therefore required to find analytical strategies that seek to minimize the damage for preserving the integrity of the analyzed samples and to avoid data misinterpretation. Here, we employ a combination of Cr K-edge X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy, Cr-K-beta X-ray emission spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction to monitor and quantify the effects of SR X-rays on the stability of chrome yellows and related Cr compounds and to define mitigation strategies. We found that the SR X-ray beam exposure induces changes in the oxidation state and local coordination environment of Cr ions and leads to a loss of the compound's crystalline structure. The extent of X-ray damage depends on some intrinsic properties of the samples (chemical composition of the pigment and the presence/absence and nature of the binder). It can be minimized by optimizing the overall fluence/dose released to the samples and by working in vacuum and under cryogenic conditions. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000584418100072 | Publication Date | 2020-09-21 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4; 2020 IF: 6.32 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:174363 | Serial | 7754 | ||
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| Author | Wiorek, A.; Parrilla, M.; Cuartero, M.; Crespo, G.A. | ||||
| Title | Epidermal patch with glucose biosensor : pH and temperature correction toward more accurate sweat analysis during sport practice | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 10153-10161 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | We present an epidermal patch for glucose analysis in sweat incorporating for the first time pH and temperature correction according to local dynamic fluctuations in sweat during on-body tests. This sort of correction is indeed the main novelty of the paper, being crucial toward reliable measurements in every sensor based on an enzymatic element whose activity strongly depends on pH and temperature. The results herein reported for corrected glucose detection during on-body measurements are supported by a two-step validation protocol: with the biosensor operating off- and on-bodily, correlating the results with UV-vis spectrometry and/or ion chromatography. Importantly, the wearable device is a flexible skin patch that comprises a microfluidic cell designed with a sweat collection zone coupled to a fluidic channel in where the needed electrodes are placed: glucose biosensor, pH potentiometric electrode and a temperature sensor. The glucose biosensor presents a linear range of response within the expected physiological levels of glucose in sweat (10-200 mu M), and the calibration parameters are dynamically adjusted to any change in pH and temperature during the sport practice by means of a new “correction approach”. In addition, the sensor displays a fast response time, appropriate selectivity, and excellent reversibility. A total of 9 validated on-body tests are presented: the outcomes revealed a great potential of the wearable glucose sensor toward the provision of reliable physiological data linked to individuals during sport activity. In particular, the developed “correction approach” is expected to impact into the next generation of wearable devices that digitalize physiological activities through chemical information in a trustable manner for both sport and healthcare applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000554986200089 | Publication Date | 2020-06-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4; 2020 IF: 6.32 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:175265 | Serial | 7931 | ||
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| Author | Newsome, G.A.; Kavich, G.; Alvarez-Martin, A. | ||||
| Title | Interface for reproducible, multishot direct analysis of solid-phase microextraction samples | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 4182-4186 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | An enclosed interface that joins a direct analysis in real time (DART) probe, solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber, and the inlet of a high-resolution mass spectrometer is described. Unlike other systems to couple SPME sampling to ambient mass spectrometry, the interface is able to perform discrete analyses on different areas of a single SPME fiber device for up to three technical replicate measurements of one sampling event. Inlet flow speed and desorption temperature are optimized, and reproducibility is demonstrated between replicate analyses on the same derivatized SPME fiber and with sequential fiber sampling events, yielding analyte measurement center of variance (CV) from 3 to 6%. Conditioning is also performed with the enclosed DART. The interface is a straightforward addition to commercially available technologies, and machine diagrams for custom components operated with SPME/DART/MS equipment are included. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000526563900004 | Publication Date | 2020-02-07 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4; 2020 IF: 6.32 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:181926 | Serial | 8113 | ||
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| Author | Liu, Y.; Cánovas, R.; Crespo, G.A.; Cuartero, M. | ||||
| Title | Thin-layer potentiometry for creatinine detection in undiluted human urine using ion-exchange membranes as barriers for charged interferences | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 92 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 3315-3323 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Herein, thin-layer potentiometry combined with ion-exchange membranes as barriers for charged interferences is demonstrated for the analytical detection of creatinine (CRE) in undiluted human urine. Briefly, CRE diffuses through an anion-exchange membrane (AEM) from a sample contained in one fluidic compartment to a second reservoir, containing the enzyme CRE deiminase. There, CRE reacts with the enzyme, and the formation of ammonium is dynamically monitored by potentiometric ammonium-selective electrodes. This analytical concept is integrated into a lab-on-a-chip microfluidic cell that allows for a high sample throughput and the operation under stop-flow mode, which allows CRE to passively diffuse across the AEM. Conveniently, positively charged species (i.e., potassium, sodium, and ammonium, among others) are repelled by the AEM and never reach the ammonium-selective electrodes; thus, possible interference in the response can be avoided. As a result, the dynamic potential response of the electrodes is entirely ascribed to the stoichiometric formation of ammonium. The new CRE biosensor exhibits a Nernstian slope, within a linear range of response from 1 to 50 mM CRE concentration. As expected, the response time (15–60 min) primarily depends on the CRE diffusion across the AEM. CRE analysis in urine samples displayed excellent results, without requiring sample pretreatment (before the introduction of the sample in the microfluidic chip) and with high compatibility with development into a potential point-of-care clinical tool. In an attempt to decrease the analysis time, the presented analytical methodology for CRE detection is translated into an all-solid-state platform, in which the enzyme is immobilized on the surface of the ammonium-selective electrode and with the AEM on top. While more work is necessary in this direction, the CRE sensor appears to be promising for CRE analysis in both urine and blood. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2020-01-23 | ||
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4; 2020 IF: 6.32 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:184380 | Serial | 8667 | ||
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| Author | Janssens, K.; Alfeld, M.; van der Snickt, G.; de Nolf, W.; Vanmeert, F.; Radepont, M.; Monico, L.; et al. | ||||
| Title | The use of synchrotron radiation for the characterization of artists' pigments and paintings | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | Annual review of analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Annu Rev Anal Chem |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | Pages | 399-425 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | We review methods and recent studies in which macroscopic to (sub)microscopic X-ray beams were used for nondestructive analysis and characterization of pigments, paint microsamples, and/or entire paintings. We discuss the use of portable laboratory- and synchrotron-based instrumentation and describe several variants of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis used for elemental analysis and imaging and combined with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Macroscopic and microscopic (μ-)XRF variants of this method are suitable for visualizing the elemental distribution of key elements in paint multilayers. Technical innovations such as multielement, large-area XRF detectors have enabled such developments. The use of methods limited to elemental analysis or imaging usually is not sufficient to elucidate the chemical transformations that take place during natural pigment alteration processes. However, synchrotron-based combinations of μ-XRF, μ-XAS, and μ-XRD are suitable for such studies. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000323887500019 | Publication Date | 2013-06-18 | |
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| ISSN | 1936-1327 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.435 | Times cited | 46 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.435; 2013 IF: 7.814 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:111315 | Serial | 5902 | ||
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| Author | Neven, L.; Barich, H.; Ching, H.Y.V.; Khan, S.U.; Colomier, C.; Patel, H.H.; Gorun, S.M.; Verbruggen, S.; Van Doorslaer, S.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Correlation between the fluorination degree of perfluorinated zinc phthalocyanines, their singlet oxygen generation ability, and their photoelectrochemical response for phenol sensing | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 94 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 5221-5230 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Organic synthesis (ORSY); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | Electron-withdrawing perfluoroalkyl peripheral groups grafted on phthalocyanine (Pc) macrocycles improve their single-site isolation, solubility, and resistance to self-oxidation, all beneficial features for catalytic applications. A high degree of fluorination also enhances the reducibility of Pcs and could alter their singlet oxygen (1O2) photoproduction. The ethanol/toluene 20:80 vol % solvent mixture was found to dissolve perfluorinated FnPcZn complexes, n = 16, 52, and 64, and minimize the aggregation of the sterically unencumbered F16PcZn. The 1O2 production ability of FnPcZn complexes was examined using 9,10-dimethylanthracene (DMA) and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (TEMP) in combination with UV–vis and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, respectively. While the photoreduction of F52PcZn and F64PcZn in the presence of redox-active TEMP lowered 1O2 production, DMA was a suitable 1O2 trap for ranking the complexes. The solution reactivity was complemented by solid-state studies via the construction of photoelectrochemical sensors based on TiO2-supported FnPcZn, FnPcZn|TiO2. Phenol photo-oxidation by 1O2, followed by its electrochemical reduction, defines a redox cycle, the 1O2 production having been found to depend on the value of n and structural features of the supported complexes. Consistent with solution studies, F52PcZn was found to be the most efficient 1O2 generator. The insights on reactivity testing and structural–activity relationships obtained may be useful for designing efficient and robust sensors and for other 1O2-related applications of FnPcZn. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000786254500002 | Publication Date | 2022-03-22 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:187522 | Serial | 7141 | ||
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| Author | Girard-Sahun, F.; Lefrancois, P.; Badets, V.; Arbault, S.; Clement, F. | ||||
| Title | Direct sensing of superoxide and its relatives reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in phosphate buffers during cold atmospheric plasmas exposures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 94 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 5555-5565 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | This study aims at sensing in situ reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) and specifically superoxide anion (O-2(center dot-)) in aqueous buffer solutions exposed to cold atmospheric plasmas (CAPs). CAPs were generated by ionizing He gas shielded with variable N-2/O-2 mixtures. Thanks to ultramicroelectrodes protected against the high electric fields transported by the ionization waves of CAPs, the production of superoxide and several RONS was electrochemically directly detected in liquids during their plasma exposure. Complementarily, optical emissive spectroscopy (OES) was used to study the plasma phase composition and its correlation with the chemistry in the exposed liquid. The specific production of O-2(center dot-), a biologically reactive redox species, was analyzed by cyclic voltammetry (CV), in both alkaline (pH 11), where the species is fairly stable, and physiological (pH 7.4) conditions, where it is unstable. To understand its generation with respect to the plasma chemistry, we varied the shielding gas composition of CAPs to directly impact on the RONS composition at the plasma-liquid interface. We observed that the production and accumulation of RONS in liquids, including O(2)(center dot-)depends on the plasma composition, with N-2-based shieldings providing the highest superoxide concentrations (few 10s of micromolar at most) and of its derivatives (hundreds of micromolar). In situ spectroscopic and electrochemical analyses provide a high resolution kinetic and quantitative understanding of the interactions between CAPs and physiological solutions for biomedical applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000805334400013 | Publication Date | 2022-03-28 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:189093 | Serial | 7143 | ||
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| Author | Khan, S.U.; Trashin, S.; Beltran, V.; Korostei, Y.S.; Pelmus, M.; Gorun, S.M.; Dubinina, T., V.; Verbruggen, S.W.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Photoelectrochemical behavior of phthalocyanine-sensitized TiO₂ in the presence of electron-shuttling mediators | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
| Volume | 94 | Issue | 37 | Pages | 12723-12731 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | Dye-sensitized TiO(2 )has found many applications for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC), solar-to-chemical energy conversion, water/air purification systems, and (electro)chemical sensors. We report an electrochemical system for testing dye-sensitized materials that can be utilized in photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensors and energy conversion. Unlike related systems, the reported system does not require a direct electron transfer from semiconductors to electrodes. Rather, it relies on electron shuttling by redox mediators. A range of model photocatalytic materials were prepared using three different TiO2 materials (P25, P90, and PC500) and three sterically hindered phthalocyanines (Pcs) with electron-rich tert-butyl substituents (t-Bu4PcZn, t-Bu4PcAlCl, and t-Bu4PcH2). The materials were compared with previously developed TiO(2 )modified by electron-deficient, also sterically hindered fluorinated phthalocyanine F64PcZn, a singlet oxygen (O-1(2)) producer, as well as its metal-free derivative, F64PcH2. The PEC activity depended on the redox mediator, as well as the type of TiO2 and Pc. By comparing the responses of one-electron shuttles, such as K4Fe(CN)(4), and O-1(2)-reactive electron shuttles, such as phenol, it is possible to reveal the action mechanism of the supported photosensitizers, while the overall activity can be assessed using hydroquinone. t-Bu4PcAlCl showed significantly lower blank responses and higher specific responses toward chlorophenols compared to t-Bu4PcZn due to the electron-withdrawing effect of the Al3+ metal center. The combination of reactivity insights and the need for only microgram amounts of sensing materials renders the reported system advantageous for practical applications. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000855284300001 | Publication Date | 2022-09-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.4 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:190602 | Serial | 7190 | ||
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| Author | Aerts, R.; Somers, W.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Carbon dioxide splitting in a dielectric barrier discharge plasma : a combined experimental and computational study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Chemsuschem | Abbreviated Journal | Chemsuschem |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 702-716 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma technology is gaining increasing interest for the splitting of CO2 into CO and O2. We have performed experiments to study this process in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma with a wide range of parameters. The frequency and dielectric material did not affect the CO2 conversion and energy efficiency, but the discharge gap can have a considerable effect. The specific energy input has the most important effect on the CO2 conversion and energy efficiency. We have also presented a plasma chemistry model for CO2 splitting, which shows reasonable agreement with the experimental conversion and energy efficiency. This model is used to elucidate the critical reactions that are mostly responsible for the CO2 conversion. Finally, we have compared our results with other CO2 splitting techniques and we identified the limitations as well as the benefits and future possibilities in terms of modifications of DBD plasmas for greenhouse gas conversion in general. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000349954400019 | Publication Date | 2015-01-16 | |
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| ISSN | 1864-5631; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.226 | Times cited | 131 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved |
Most recent IF: 7.226; 2015 IF: 7.657 | |||
| Call Number | c:irua:123930 | Serial | 279 | ||
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