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Mao, M.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Investigating the plasma chemistry for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes/nanofibres in an inductively coupled plasma enhanced CVD system : the effect of different gas mixtures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume | 43 | Issue | 20 | Pages | 205201,1-205201,20 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A hybrid model, called the hybrid plasma equipment model (HPEM), was used to study an inductively coupled plasma in gas mixtures of H2 or NH3 with CH4 or C2H2 used for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibres (CNTs/CNFs). The plasma properties are discussed for different gas mixtures at low and moderate pressures, and the growth precursors for CNTs/CNFs are analysed. It is found that C2H2, C2H4 and C2H6 are the predominant molecules in CH4 containing plasmas besides the feedstock gas, and serve as carbon sources for CNT/CNF formation. On the other hand, long-chain hydrocarbons are observed in C2H2-containing plasmas. Furthermore, the background gases CH4 and C2H2 show a different decomposition rate with H2 or NH3 addition at moderate pressures. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000277373400009 | Publication Date | 2010-05-05 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3727;1361-6463; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.588 | Times cited | 52 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.588; 2010 IF: 2.109 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82067 | Serial | 1723 | ||
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Mao, M.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Investigating the plasma chemistry for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes/nanofibres in an inductively coupled plasma-enhanced CVD system : the effect of processing parameters | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume | 43 | Issue | 31 | Pages | 315203-315203,15 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A parameter study is carried out for an inductively coupled plasma used for the synthesis of carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibres (CNTs/CNFs), by means of the Hybrid Plasma Equipment Model. The influence of processing parameters including gas ratio for four different gas mixtures typically used for CNT/CNF growth (i.e. CH4/H2, CH4/NH3, C2H2/H2 and C2H2/NH3), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) power (501000 W), operating pressure (10 mTorr1 Torr), bias power (01000 W) and temperature of the substrate (01000 °C) on the plasma chemistry is investigated and the optimized conditions for CNT/CNF growth are analysed. Summarized, our calculations suggest that a lower fraction of hydrocarbon gases (CH4 or C2H2, i.e. below 20%) and hence a higher fraction of etchant gases (H2 or NH3) in the gas mixture result in more 'clean' conditions for controlled CNT/CNF growth. The same applies to a higher ICP power, a moderate ICP gas pressure above 100 mTorr (at least for single-walled carbon nanotubes), a high bias power (for aligned CNTs) and an intermediate substrate temperature. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000280275200007 | Publication Date | 2010-07-17 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3727;1361-6463; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.588 | Times cited | 17 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.588; 2010 IF: 2.109 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88365 | Serial | 1724 | ||
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Mao, M.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Plasma chemistry modeling for an inductively coupled plasma used for the growth of carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Journal of physics : conference series | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 275 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 012021,1-012021,9 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A hybrid model, called the hybrid plasma equipment model (HPEM), is used to describe the plasma chemistry in an inductively coupled plasma, operating in a gas mixture of C2H2 with either H2 or NH3, as typically used for carbon nanotube (CNT) growth. Two-dimensional profiles of power density, electron temperature and density, gas temperature, and densities of some plasma species are plotted and analyzed. Besides, the fluxes of the various plasma species towards the substrate (where the CNTs can be grown), as well as the decomposition rates of the feedstock gases (C2H2, NH3 and H2), are calculated as a function of the C2H2 fraction in both gas mixtures. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2011-02-09 | ||
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ISSN | 1742-6596; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85859 | Serial | 2631 | ||
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Mao, M.; Wang, Y.N.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Numerical study of the plasma chemistry in inductively coupled SF6 and SF6/AR plasmas used for deep silicon etching applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume | 44 | Issue | 43 | Pages | 435202,1-435202,15 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A hybrid model, called the hybrid plasma equipment model, was used to study inductively coupled SF6 plasmas used for Si etching applications. The plasma properties such as number densities of electrons, positive and negative ions, and neutrals are calculated under typical etching conditions. The electron kinetics is analysed by means of the electron energy probability function. The plasma chemistry taking place in pure SF6 and in an Ar/SF6 mixture is also discussed, and finally the effect of the argon fraction on the plasma properties is investigated. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000296591100004 | Publication Date | 2011-10-13 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3727;1361-6463; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.588 | Times cited | 20 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.588; 2011 IF: 2.544 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91754 | Serial | 2409 | ||
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Marimuthu, P.; Razzokov, J.; Singaravelu, K.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Predicted Hotspot Residues Involved in Allosteric Signal Transmission in Pro-Apoptotic Peptide—Mcl1 Complexes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Biomolecules | Abbreviated Journal | Biomolecules |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1114 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Mcl1 is a primary member of the Bcl–2 family—anti–apoptotic proteins (AAP)—that is overexpressed in several cancer pathologies. The apoptotic regulation is mediated through the binding of pro-apoptotic peptides (PAPs) (e.g., Bak and Bid) at the canonical hydrophobic binding groove (CBG) of Mcl1. Although all PAPs form amphipathic α-helices, their amino acid sequences vary to different degree. This sequence variation exhibits a central role in the binding partner selectivity towards different AAPs. Thus, constructing a novel peptide or small organic molecule with the ability to mimic the natural regulatory process of PAP is essential to inhibit various AAPs. Previously reported experimental binding free energies (BFEs) were utilized in the current investigation aimed to understand the mechanistic basis of different PAPs targeted to mMcl1. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations used to estimate BFEs between mMcl1—PAP complexes using Molecular Mechanics-Generalized Born Solvent Accessible (MMGBSA) approach with multiple parameters. Predicted BFE values showed an excellent agreement with the experiment (R2 = 0.92). The van–der Waals (ΔGvdw) and electrostatic (ΔGele) energy terms found to be the main energy components that drive heterodimerization of mMcl1—PAP complexes. Finally, the dynamic network analysis predicted the allosteric signal transmission pathway involves more favorable energy contributing residues. In total, the results obtained from the current investigation may provide valuable insights for the synthesis of a novel peptide or small organic inhibitor targeting Mcl1. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000578895600001 | Publication Date | 2020-07-28 | |
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ISSN | 2218-273X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Notes | P.M. gratefully acknowledges the use of the bioinformatics infrastructure facility supported by Biocenter Finland and the CSC-IT Center for Science (Project: 2000461) for the computational facility; Jukka Lehtonen for the IT support; Mark Johnson (SBL) Åbo Akademi University for providing the lab support and Outi Salo-Ahen (Pharmacy) Åbo Akademi University and Olli T. Pentikäinen (Institute of Biomedicine) University of Turku, for their valuable support and discussion. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170486 | Serial | 6396 | ||
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Martens, J.A.; Bogaerts, A.; De Kimpe, N.; Jacobs, P.A.; Marin, G.B.; Rabaey, K.; Saeys, M.; Verhelst, S. | ||||
Title | The Chemical Route to a Carbon Dioxide Neutral World | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Chemsuschem | Abbreviated Journal | Chemsuschem |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 1039-1055 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Excessive CO2 emissions in the atmosphere from anthropogenic activity can be divided into point sources and diffuse sources. The capture of CO2 from flue gases of large industrial installations and its conversion into fuels and chemicals with fast catalytic processes seems technically possible. Some emerging technologies are already being demonstrated on an industrial scale. Others are still being tested on a laboratory or pilot scale. These emerging chemical technologies can be implemented in a time window ranging from 5 to 20 years. The massive amounts of energy needed for capturing processes and the conversion of CO2 should come from low-carbon energy sources, such as tidal, geothermal, and nuclear energy, but also, mainly, from the sun. Synthetic methane gas that can be formed from CO2 and hydrogen gas is an attractive renewable energy carrier with an existing distribution system. Methanol offers advantages as a liquid fuel and is also a building block for the chemical industry. CO2 emissions from diffuse sources is a difficult problem to solve, particularly for CO2 emissions from road, water, and air transport, but steady progress in the development of technology for capturing CO2 from air is being made. It is impossible to ban carbon from the entire energy supply of mankind with the current technological knowledge, but a transition to a mixed carbon–hydrogen economy can reduce net CO2 emissions and ultimately lead to a CO2-neutral world. |
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Language | Wos | 000398182800002 | Publication Date | 2017-02-24 | |
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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 | 75 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This paper is written by members of the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts (KVAB) and external experts. KVAB is acknowledged for supporting the writing and publishing of this viewpoint. Valuable suggestions made by colleagues Jan Kretzschmar, Stan Ulens, and Luc Sterckx are highly appreciated. Special thanks go to Mr. Bert Seghers and Mrs. N. Boelens of KVAB for practical assistance. Mr. Tim Lacoere is acknowledged for graphic design and layout of the figures, and Steven Heylen and Elke Verheyen are acknowledged for data collection and editorial assistance. | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.226 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:141916 | Serial | 4532 | ||
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Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.; van Dijk, J. | ||||
Title | Computer simulations of a dielectric barrier discharge used for analytical spectrometry | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Bioanal Chem |
Volume | 388 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1583-1594 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Berlin | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000248373300005 | Publication Date | 2007-04-18 | |
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ISSN | 1618-2642;1618-2650; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.431 | Times cited | 28 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.431; 2007 IF: 2.867 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:65036 | Serial | 466 | ||
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Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.J.M.; van der Mullen, J.J.A.M. | ||||
Title | Modeling study on the influence of the pressure on a dielectric barrier discharge microplasma | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry | Abbreviated Journal | J Anal Atom Spectrom |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1003-1042 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000248917300013 | Publication Date | 2007-06-22 | |
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ISSN | 0267-9477;1364-5544; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.379 | Times cited | 17 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.379; 2007 IF: 3.269 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:64791 | Serial | 2140 | ||
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Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J. | ||||
Title | The dominant role of impurities in the composition of high pressure noble gas plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 92 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 041504,1-3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000252860400026 | Publication Date | 2008-02-04 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 115 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2008 IF: 3.726 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:66820 | Serial | 748 | ||
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Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J. | ||||
Title | The influence of impurities on the performance of the dielectric barrier discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 96 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 091501,1-091501,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this letter, we investigate the effect of various levels of nitrogen impurity on the electrical performance of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in helium. We illustrate the different current profiles that are obtained, which exhibit one or more discharge pulses per half cycle and evaluate their performance in ionizing the discharge and dissipating the power. It is shown that flat and broad current profiles perform the best in ionizing the discharge and use the least amount of power per generated charged particle. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000275246200008 | Publication Date | 2010-03-04 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 28 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80944 | Serial | 1624 | ||
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Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; van Dijk, J. | ||||
Title | Pulse shape influence on the atmospheric barrier discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 96 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 131503,1-131503,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this letter we compare the effect of a radio-frequency sine, a low frequency sine, a rectangular and a pulsed dc voltage profile on the calculated electron production and power consumption in the dielectric barrier discharge. We also demonstrate using calculated potential distribution profiles of high time and space resolution how the pulsed dc discharge generates a secondary discharge pulse by deactivating the power supply. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000276275300019 | Publication Date | 2010-03-31 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 35 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2010 IF: 3.841 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81538 | Serial | 2738 | ||
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Martens, T.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Improving dielectric barrier discharge efficiency by optimizing voltage profiles | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 95-98 | ||
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | S.l. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85693 | Serial | 1570 | ||
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Martens, T.; Brok, W.J.M.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | On the regime transitions during the formation of an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier glow discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume | 42 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 122002,1-122002,5 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in helium is a pulsed discharge in nature. If during the electrical current pulse a glow discharge is reached, then this pulse will last only a few microseconds in operating periods of sinusoidal voltage with lengths of about 10 to 100 µs. In this paper we demonstrate that right before a glow discharge is reached, the discharge very closely resembles the commonly assumed Townsend discharge structure, but actually contains some significant differing features and hence should not be considered as a Townsend discharge. In order to clarify this, we present calculation results of high time and space resolution of the pulse formation. The results indicate that indeed a maximum of ionization is formed at the anode, but that the level of ionization remains high and that the electric field at that time is significantly disturbed. Our results also show where this intermediate structure comes from. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000266639300002 | Publication Date | 2009-05-22 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3727;1361-6463; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.588 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.588; 2009 IF: 2.083 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76458 | Serial | 2450 | ||
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Martens, T.; Mihailova, D.; van Dijk, J.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Theoretical characterization of an atmospheric pressure glow discharge used for analytical spectrometry | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 81 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 9096-9108 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We have investigated the plasma processes in an atmospheric pressure glow discharge (APGD) in He used for analytical spectrometry by means of fluid and Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. Typical results include the potential and electric field distributions in the plasma, the density profiles of the various plasma species throughout the discharge, the mean electron energy, as well as the rates of the various collision processes in the plasma, and the relative importance of the different production and loss rates for the various species. The similarities and differences with low-pressure glow discharges are discussed. The main differences are a very small cathode dark space region and a large positive column as well as the dominant role of molecular ions. Some characteristic features of the APGD, such as the occurrence of the different spatial zones in the discharge, are illustrated, with links to experimental observations. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington, D.C. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000276191900062 | Publication Date | 2009-10-08 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700;1520-6882; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.32; 2009 IF: 5.214 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79554 | Serial | 3604 | ||
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Martín, A.; Bordel, N.; Pereiro, R.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Monte Carlo analysis of the electron thermalization process in the afterglow of a microsecond dc pulsed glow discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2008 | Publication | Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Spectrochim Acta B |
Volume | 63 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 1274-1282 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A Monte Carlo model is utilized for studying the behavior of electrons in the afterglow of an analytical microsecond dc pulsed glow discharge. This model uses several quantities as input data, such as electric field and potential, ion flux at the cathode, the fast argon ion and atom impact ionization rates, slow electron density, the electrical characterization of the pulse (voltage and current profiles) and temperature profile. These quantities were obtained by earlier Monte Carlo fluid calculations for a pulsed discharge. Our goal is to study the behavior of the so-called Monte Carlo electrons (i.e., those electrons created at the cathode or by ionization collisions in the plasma which are followed by using the Monte Carlo model) from their origin to the moment when they are absorbed at the cell walls or when they have lost their energy by collisions (being transferred to the group of slow electrons) in the afterglow of the pulsed discharge. The thermalization of the electrons is a phenomenon where the electron-electron Coulomb collisions acquire a special importance. Indeed, in the afterglow the cross sections of the other electron reactions taken into account in the model are very low, because of the very low electron energy. We study the electron energy distributions at several times during and after the pulse and at several positions in the plasma cell, focusing on the thermalization and on the behavior of the electrons in the afterglow. Also, the time evolution of the rates of the various collision processes, the average electron energy, the densities of Monte Carlo and slow electrons and the ionization degree are investigated. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000261905500008 | Publication Date | 2008-10-05 | |
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ISSN | 0584-8547; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.241 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.241; 2008 IF: 2.853 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71271 | Serial | 2195 | ||
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Mehta, P.; Barboun, P.M.; Engelmann, Y.; Go, D.B.; Bogaerts, A.; Schneider, W.F.; Hicks, J.C. | ||||
Title | Plasma-Catalytic Ammonia Synthesis beyond the Equilibrium Limit | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Acs Catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Catal |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 6726-6734 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We explore the consequences of nonthermal plasma-activation on product yields in catalytic ammonia synthesis, a reaction that is equilibrium-limited at elevated temperatures. We employ a minimal microkinetic model that incorporates the influence of plasma-activation on N2 dissociation rates to predict NH3 yields into and across the equilibrium-limited regime. NH3 yields are predicted to exceed bulk thermodynamic equilibrium limits on materials that are thermal-rate-limited by N2 dissociation. In all cases, yields revert to bulk equilibrium at temperatures at which thermal reaction rates exceed plasma-activated ones. Beyond-equilibrium NH3 yields are observed in a packed bed dielectric barrier discharge reactor and exhibit sensitivity to catalytic material choice in a way consistent with model predictions. The approach and results highlight the opportunity to exploit synergies between nonthermal plasmas and catalysts to affect transformations at conditions inaccessible through thermal routes. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000543663800015 | Publication Date | 2020-06-19 | |
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ISSN | 2155-5435 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 12.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | University of Notre Dame; Basic Energy Sciences, DE-SC-0016543 ; Air Force Office of Scientific Research, FA9550-18-1- 0157 ; This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences, Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis Program, under Award DE-SC-0016543 and by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, under Award FA9550-18-1-0157. P.M. acknowledges support through the Eilers Graduate Fellowship for Energy Related Research from the University of Notre Dame. Computational resources were provided by the Notre Dame Center for Research Computing. We thank the Notre Dame Energy Materials Characterization Facility and the Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility for the use of the X-ray diffractometer and the transmission electron microscope, respectively. | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.9; 2020 IF: 10.614 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170713 | Serial | 6405 | ||
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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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Meng, S.; Wu, L.; Liu, M.; Cui, Z.; Chen, Q.; Li, S.; Yan, J.; Wang, L.; Wang, X.; Qian, J.; Guo, H.; Niu, J.; Bogaerts, A.; Yi, Y. | ||||
Title | Plasma‐driven<scp>CO2</scp>hydrogenation to<scp>CH3OH</scp>over<scp>Fe2O3</scp>/<scp>γ‐Al2O3</scp>catalyst | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | AIChE Journal | Abbreviated Journal | AIChE Journal |
Volume | 69 | Issue | 10 | Pages | e18154 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; chemisorbed oxygen, CO2 hydrogenation, iron-based catalyst, methanol production, plasma catalysis; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | We report a plasma‐assisted CO<sub>2</sub>hydrogenation to CH<sub>3</sub>OH over Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/γ‐Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>catalysts, achieving 12% CO<sub>2</sub>conversion and 58% CH<sub>3</sub>OH selectivity at a temperature of nearly 80°C atm pressure. We investigated the effect of various supports and loadings of the Fe‐based catalysts, as well as optimized reaction conditions. We characterized catalysts by X‐ray powder diffraction (XRD), hydrogen temperature programmed reduction (H<sub>2</sub>‐TPR), CO<sub>2</sub>and CO temperature programmed desorption (CO<sub>2</sub>/CO‐TPD), high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), x‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Mössbauer, and Fourier transform infrared<bold>(</bold>FTIR). The XPS results show that the enhanced CO<sub>2</sub>conversion and CH<sub>3</sub>OH selectivity are attributed to the chemisorbed oxygen species on Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/γ‐Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. Furthermore, the diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTs) and TPD results illustrate that the catalysts with stronger CO<sub>2</sub>adsorption capacity exhibit a higher reaction performance.<italic>In situ</italic>DRIFTS gain insight into the specific reaction pathways in the CO<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub>plasma. This study reveals the role of chemisorbed oxygen species as a key intermediate, and inspires to design highly efficient catalysts and expand the catalytic systems for CO<sub>2</sub>hydrogenation to CH<sub>3</sub>OH. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001022420000001 | Publication Date | 2023-07-07 | |
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ISSN | 0001-1541 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, DUT18JC42 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21908016 21978032 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 2.836 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:197829 | Serial | 8959 | ||
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Mercer, Er.; Van Alphen, S.; van Deursen, Cf.a.m.; Righart, Tw.h.; Bongers, Wa.; Snyders, R.; Bogaerts, A.; van de Sanden, Mc.m.; Peeters, Fj.j. | ||||
Title | Post-plasma quenching to improve conversion and energy efficiency in a CO2 microwave plasma | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Fuel | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 334 | Issue | Pages | 126734 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Transforming CO2 into value-added chemicals is crucial to realizing a carbon–neutral economy, and plasma-based conversion, a Power-2-X technology, offers a promising route to realizing an efficient and scalable process. This paper investigates the effects of post-plasma placement of a converging–diverging nozzle in a vortex-stabilized 2.45 GHz CO2 microwave plasma reactor to increase energy efficiency and conversion. The CDN leads to a 21 % relative increase in energy efficiency (31 %) and CO2 conversion (13 %) at high flow rates and near-atmospheric conditions. The most significant performance improvement was seen at low flow rates and sub-atmospheric pressure (300 mbar), where energy efficiency was 23 % and conversion was 28 %, a 71 % relative increase over conditions without the CDN. Using CFD simulations, we found that the CDN produces a change in the flow geometry, leading to a confined temperature profile at the height of the plasma, and forced extraction of CO to the post-CDN region. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000891307400008 | Publication Date | 2022-11-26 | |
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ISSN | 0016-2361 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | This research was supported by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project) and the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023). The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the HPC core facility CalcUA of the Universiteit Antwerpen, and VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government. In addition, this work has been carried out as part of the Plasma Power to Gas research program with reference 15325, which is by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and Alliander N.V. | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.4; 2023 IF: 4.601 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:192784 | Serial | 7235 | ||
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Michiels, R.; Engelmann, Y.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Plasma Catalysis for CO2Hydrogenation: Unlocking New Pathways toward CH3OH | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Journal Of Physical Chemistry C | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem C |
Volume | 124 | Issue | 47 | Pages | 25859-25872 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Movement Antwerp (MOVANT) | ||||
Abstract | We developed a microkinetic model to reveal the effects of plasma-generated radicals, intermediates, and vibrationally excited species on the catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to CH3OH on a Cu(111) surface. As a benchmark, we first present the mechanisms of thermal catalytic CH3OH formation. Our model predicts that the reverse water-gas shift reaction followed by CO hydrogenation, together with the formate path, mainly contribute to CH3OH formation in thermal catalysis. Adding plasma-generated radicals and intermediates results in a higher CH3OH turnover frequency (TOF) by six to seven orders of magnitude, showing the potential of plasma-catalytic CO2 hydrogenation into CH3OH, in accordance with the literature. In addition, CO2 vibrational excitation further increases the CH3OH TOF, but the effect is limited due to relatively low vibrational temperatures under typical plasma catalysis conditions. The predicted increase in CH3OH formation by plasma catalysis is mainly attributed to the increased importance of the formate path. In addition, the conversion of plasma-generated CO to HCO* and subsequent HCOO* or H2CO* formation contribute to CH3OH formation. Both pathways bypass the HCOO* formation from CO2, which is the main bottleneck in the process. Hence, our model points toward the important role of CO, but also O, OH, and H radicals, as they influence the reactions that consume CO2 and CO. In addition, our model reveals that the H pressure should not be smaller than ca. half of the O pressure in the plasma as this would cause O* poisoning, which would result in very small product TOFs. Thus, plasma conditions should be targeted with a high CO and H content as this is favorable for CH3OH formation, while the O content should be minimized. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000595545800023 | Publication Date | 2020-11-25 | |
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ISSN | 1932-7447 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 15.07.2021 | |
Notes | Universiteit Antwerpen; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1114921N ; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; We acknowledge the financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO-Vlaanderen; grant ID 1114921N) and from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement no. 810182 − SCOPE ERC Synergy project) as well as from the DOC-PRO3 and the TOPBOF projects of the University of Antwerp. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 4.536 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:173864 | Serial | 6443 | ||
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Michielsen, I.; Uytdenhouwen, Y.; Bogaerts, A.; Meynen, V. | ||||
Title | Altering conversion and product selectivity of dry reforming of methane in a dielectric barrier discharge by changing the dielectric packing material | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Catalysts | Abbreviated Journal | Catalysts |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 51 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We studied the influence of dense, spherical packing materials, with different chemical compositions, on the dry reforming of methane (DRM) in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor. Although not catalytically activated, a vast effect on the conversion and product selectivity could already be observed, an influence which is often neglected when catalytically activated plasma packing materials are being studied. The alpha-Al2O3 packing material of 2.0-2.24 mm size yields the highest total conversion (28%), as well as CO2 (23%) and CH4 (33%) conversion and a high product fraction towards CO (similar to 70%) and ethane (similar to 14%), together with an enhanced CO/H-2 ratio of 9 in a 4.5 mm gap DBD at 60 W and 23 kHz. gamma-Al2O3 is only slightly less active in total conversion (22%) but is even more selective in products formed than alpha-Al2O3 BaTiO3 produces substantially more oxygenated products than the other packing materials but is the least selective in product fractions and has a clear negative impact on CO2 conversion upon addition of CH4. Interestingly, when comparing to pure CO2 splitting and when evaluating differences in products formed, significantly different trends are obtained for the packing materials, indicating a complex impact of the presence of CH4 and the specific nature of the packing materials on the DRM process. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000459732000051 | Publication Date | 2019-01-10 | |
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ISSN | 2073-4344 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.082 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.082 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:158666 | Serial | 5268 | ||
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Michielsen, I.; Uytdenhouwen, Y.; Pype, J.; Michielsen, B.; Mertens, J.; Reniers, F.; Meynen, V.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | CO 2 dissociation in a packed bed DBD reactor: First steps towards a better understanding of plasma catalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Chemical engineering journal | Abbreviated Journal | Chem Eng J |
Volume | 326 | Issue | 326 | Pages | 477-488 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma catalysis is gaining increasing interest for CO2 conversion, but the interaction between the plasma and catalyst is still poorly understood. This is caused by limited systematic materials research, since most works combine a plasma with commercial supported catalysts and packings. In the present paper, we study the influence of specific material and reactor properties, as well as reactor/bead configuration, on the conversion and energy efficiency of CO2 dissociation in a packed bed dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor. Of the various packing materials investigated, BaTiO3 yields the highest conversion and energy efficiency, i.e., 25% and 4.5%. Our results show that, when evaluating the influence of catalysts, the impact of the packing (support) material itself cannot be neglected, since it can largely affect the conversion and energy efficiency. This shows the large potential for further improvement of packed bed plasma reactors for CO2 conversion and other chemical conversion reactions by adjusting both packing (support) properties and catalytically active sites. Moreover, we clearly prove that comparison of results obtained in different reactor setups should be done with care, since there is a large effect of the reactor setup and reactor/bead configuration. |
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Language | Wos | 000406137200047 | Publication Date | 2017-06-01 | |
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ISSN | 1385-8947 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.216 | Times cited | 49 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This research was carried out with financial support of the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT Flanders) for both I. Michielsen (IWT-141093) and J. Pype (IWT-131229) and of the Walloon region through the excellence programme FLYCOAT (nr. 1318147) for the profilometry measurements. The authors also acknowledge financial support from an IOF-SBO project from the University of Antwerp and from the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO; grant number: G.0254.14 N). This research was carried out in the framework of the network on Physical Chemistry of Plasma-Surface Interactions – Interuniversity Attraction Poles, phase VII (http://psi-iap7.ulb. ac.be/), and supported by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO). The authors would also like to thank Koen Van Laer for the discussions on this manuscript. | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.216 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:144802 | Serial | 4626 | ||
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Migoun, A.; Cenian, A.; Chernukho, A.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Leys, C. | ||||
Title | Ionization density in hydrocarbon flames: numerical modelling | Type | P3 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 130-133 | ||
Keywords | P3 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82306 | Serial | 1747 | ||
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Mihailova, D.; Grozeva, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Sabotinov, N. | ||||
Title | Longitudinal hollow cathode copper ion laser: optimization of excitation and geometry | Type | P3 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2003 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 49-53 | ||
Keywords | P3 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Spie | Place of Publication | Bellingham, Wash. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82301 | Serial | 1842 | ||
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Morais, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Modelling the dynamics of hydrogen synthesis from methane in nanosecond‐pulsed plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Plasma processes and polymers | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Processes & Polymers |
Volume | 21 | Issue | 1 | Pages | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A chemical kinetics model was developed to characterise the gas‐phase dynamics of H<sub>2</sub>production in nanosecond‐pulsed CH<sub>4</sub>plasmas. Pulsed behaviour was observed in the calculated electric field, electron temperature and species densities at all pressures. The model agrees reasonably with experimental results, showing CH<sub>4</sub>conversion at 30% and C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>2</sub>and H<sub>2</sub>as major products. The underlying mechanisms in CH<sub>4</sub>dissociation and H<sub>2</sub>formation were analysed, highlighting the large contribution of vibrationally excited CH<sub>4</sub>and H<sub>2</sub>to coupling energy from the plasma into gas‐phase heating, and revealing that H<sub>2</sub>synthesis is not affected by applied pressure, with selectivity remaining unchanged at ~42% in the 1–5 bar range. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001091258700001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-27 | |
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ISSN | 1612-8850 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.5 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | We gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Flemish Government through the Moonshot cSBO project “Power‐to‐Olefins” (P2O; HBC.2020.2620) and funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark (project nr. 0217‐00231B). | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.5; 2024 IF: 2.846 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:201192 | Serial | 8983 | ||
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Morais, E.; Delikonstantis, E.; Scapinello, M.; Smith, G.; Stefanidis, G.D.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Methane coupling in nanosecond pulsed plasmas: Correlation between temperature and pressure and effects on product selectivity | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Chemical engineering journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 462 | Issue | Pages | 142227 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We present a zero-dimensional kinetic model to characterise specifically the gas-phase dynamics of methane conversion in a nanosecond pulsed discharge (NPD) plasma reactor. The model includes a systematic approach to capture the nanoscale power discharges and the rapid ensuing changes in electric field, gas and electron temperature, as well as species densities. The effects of gas temperature and reactor pressure on gas conversion and product selectivity are extensively investigated and validated against experimental work. We discuss the important reaction pathways and provide an analysis of the dynamics of the heating and cooling mechanisms. H radicals are found to be the most populous plasma species and they participate in hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions, which are the dominant recombination reactions leading to C2H4 and C2H2 as main products (depending on the pressure). |
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Language | Wos | 000983631500001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-02 | |
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ISSN | 1385-8947 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 15.1 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | We gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Flemish Government through the Moonshot cSBO project “Power-to-Olefins” (P2O; HBC.2020.2620). | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.1; 2023 IF: 6.216 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:195881 | Serial | 7246 | ||
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Mortet, V.; Zhang, L.; Echert, M.; Soltani, A.; d' Haen, J.; Douheret, O.; Moreau, M.; Osswald, S.; Neyts, E.; Troadec, D.; Wagner, P.; Bogaerts, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Haenen, K. | ||||
Title | Characterization of nano-crystalline diamond films grown under continuous DC bias during plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition | Type | A3 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Materials Research Society symposium proceedings | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | 1203 | Pages | ||
Keywords | A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Nanocrystalline diamond films have generated much interested due to their diamond-like properties and low surface roughness. Several techniques have been used to obtain a high re-nucleation rate, such as hydrogen poor or high methane concentration plasmas. In this work, the properties of nano-diamond films grown on silicon substrates using a continuous DC bias voltage during the complete duration of growth are studied. Subsequently, the layers were characterised by several morphological, structural and optical techniques. Besides a thorough investigation of the surface structure, using SEM and AFM, special attention was paid to the bulk structure of the films. The application of FTIR, XRD, multi wavelength Raman spectroscopy, TEM and EELS yielded a detailed insight in important properties such as the amount of crystallinity, the hydrogen content and grain size. Although these films are smooth, they are under a considerable compressive stress. FTIR spectroscopy points to a high hydrogen content in the films, while Raman and EELS indicate a high concentration of sp2 carbon. TEM and EELS show that these films consist of diamond nano-grains mixed with an amorphous sp2 bonded carbon, these results are consistent with the XRD and UV Raman spectroscopy data. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Wuhan | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2010-03-27 | ||
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ISSN | 1946-4274; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:81646 | Serial | 327 | ||
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Mortet, V.; Zhang, L.; Eckert, M.; D'Haen, J.; Soltani, A.; Moreau, M.; Troadec, D.; Neyts, E.; De Jaeger, J.C.; Verbeeck, J.; Bogaerts, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Haenen, K.; Wagner, P. | ||||
Title | Grain size tuning of nanocrystalline chemical vapor deposited diamond by continuous electrical bias growth : experimental and theoretical study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Physica status solidi : A : applications and materials science | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Status Solidi A |
Volume | 209 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1675-1682 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this work, a detailed structural and spectroscopic study of nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) thin films grown by a continuous bias assisted CVD growth technique is reported. This technique allows the tuning of grain size and phase purity in the deposited material. The crystalline properties of the films are characterized by SEM, TEM, EELS, and Raman spectroscopy. A clear improvement of the crystalline structure of the nanograined diamond film is observed for low negative bias voltages, while high bias voltages lead to thin films consisting of diamond grains of only ∼10 nm nanometer in size, showing remarkable similarities with so-called ultrananocrystalline diamond. These layers arecharacterized by an increasing amount of sp2-bonded carbon content of the matrix in which the diamond grains are embedded. Classical molecular dynamics simulations support the observed experimental data, giving insight in the underlying mechanism for the observed increase in deposition rate with bias voltage. Furthermore, a high atomic concentration of hydrogen has been determined in these films. Finally, Raman scattering analyses confirm that the Raman line observed at ∼1150 cm−1 cannot be attributed to trans-poly-acetylene, which continues to be reported in literature, reassigning it to a deformation mode of CHx bonds in NCD. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000308942100009 | Publication Date | 2012-09-04 | |
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ISSN | 1862-6300; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.775 | Times cited | 31 | Open Access | |
Notes | M.E. and E.N. acknowledge financial support from, respectively, the Institute for Promotion of Innovation through Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT), and the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). J.V. gratefully acknowledges financial support from the GOA project “XANES meets ELNES” of the research fund of the University of Antwerp. Calculation support was provided by the University of Antwerp through the core facility CALCUA. G.V.T. acknowledges the ERC grant COUNTATOMS. The work was also financially supported by the joint UAUHasseltMethusalem “NANO” network, the Research Programs G.0068.07 and G.0555.10N of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO), the IAP-P6/42 project “Quantum Effects in Clusters and Nanowires”, and by the EU FP7 through the Integrated Infrastructure Initiative “ESMI” (No. 262348), the Marie Curie ITN “MATCON” (PITN-GA-2009-238201), and the Collaborative Project “DINAMO” (No. 245122). | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.775; 2012 IF: 1.469 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101516UA @ admin @ c:irua:101516 | Serial | 1364 | ||
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Navarrete, A.; Centi, G.; Bogaerts, A.; Mart?n,?ngel; York, A.; Stefanidis, G.D. | ||||
Title | Harvesting Renewable Energy for Carbon Dioxide Catalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | Energy Technol-Ger |
Volume | 5 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 796-811 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The use of renewable energy (RE) to transform carbon dioxide into commodities (i.e., CO2 valorization) will pave the way towards a more sustainable economy in the coming years. But how can we efficiently use this energy (mostly available as electricity or solar light) to drive the necessary (catalytic) transformations? This paper presents a review of the technological advances in the transformation of carbon dioxide by means of RE. The socioeconomic implications and chemical basis of the transformation of carbon dioxide with RE are discussed. Then a general view of the use of RE to activate the (catalytic) transformations of carbon dioxide with microwaves, plasmas, and light is presented. The fundamental phenomena involved are introduced from a catalytic and reaction device perspective to present the advantages of this energy form as well as the inherent limitations of the present state-of-the-art. It is shown that efficient use of RE requires the redesign of current catalytic concepts. In this context, a new kind of reaction system, an energy-harvesting device, is proposed as a new conceptual approach for this endeavor. Finally, the challenges that lie ahead for the efficient and economical use of RE for carbon dioxide conversion are exposed. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000451619500001 | Publication Date | 2017-02-08 | |
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ISSN | 2194-4288 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.789 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | Fund for Scientific Research Flanders, G.0254.14 N, G.0217.14 N and G.0383.16 N ; Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, ENE2014-53459-R ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.789 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:144217 | Serial | 4615 | ||
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Ndayirinde, C.; Gorbanev, Y.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; De Meyer, R.; Smets, A.; Vlasov, E.; Bals, S.; Cool, P.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Plasma-catalytic ammonia synthesis : packed catalysts act as plasma modifiers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Catalysis today | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 419 | Issue | Pages | 114156-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We studied the plasma-catalytic production of NH3 from H2 and N2 in a dielectric barrier discharge plasma reactor using five different Co-based catalysts supported on Al2O3, namely Co/Al2O3, CoCe/Al2O3, CoLa/Al2O3, CoCeLa/Al2O3 and CoCeMg/Al2O3. The catalysts were characterized via several techniques, including SEM-EDX, and their performance was compared. The best performing catalyst was found to be CoLa/Al2O3, but the dif-ferences in NH3 concentration, energy consumption and production rate between the different catalysts were limited under the same conditions (i.e. feed gas, flow rate and ratio, and applied power). At the same time, the plasma properties, such as the plasma power and current profile, varied significantly depending on the catalyst. Taken together, these findings suggest that in the production of NH3 by plasma catalysis, our catalysts act as plasma modifiers, i.e., they change the discharge properties and hence the gas phase plasma chemistry. Importantly, this effect dominates over the direct catalytic effect (as e.g. in thermal catalysis) defined by the chemistry on the catalyst surface. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000987221300001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-10 | |
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ISSN | 0920-5861 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.3 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This research was supported by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project) and the Methusalem project of the University of Antwerp. We also gratefully acknowledge the NH3-TPD analysis performed by Sander Bossier. | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.3; 2023 IF: 4.636 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:197268 | Serial | 8917 | ||
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