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Zhang, K.; Wang, J.; Ninakanti, R.; Verbruggen, S.W. |
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Solvothermal synthesis of mesoporous TiO2 with tunable surface area, crystal size and surface hydroxylation for efficient photocatalytic acetaldehyde degradation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Chemical engineering journal |
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474 |
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145188-14 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
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Photocatalytic acetaldehyde degradation exhibits satisfactory performance only at relatively low acetaldehyde flow rates, predominately below 10 × 10-3 mL/min, leaving ample room for improvement. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare more efficient photocatalysts for acetaldehyde degradation. Moreover, the impact of the interaction strength between the titania surface and surface water on the photocatalytic acetaldehyde efficiency is poorly understood. To address these issues, in this work a series of (0 0 1)-faceted anatase titania samples with various surface properties and structures were synthesized via a solvothermal method and tested at high acetaldehyde flow rates under UV light irradiation. With increasing solvothermal time, the pore volume, surface area, and the abundance of surface OH groups all increased, while the crystallite size decreased. These were all identified to be beneficial to promote the degradation performance. When the solvothermal temperature was 180 ℃ and the reaction time was 5 h, the prepared sample displayed the most efficient performance at 19.25× 10-3 mL/min of acetaldehyde (conversion of (74 ± 1)% versus (29 ± 1)% for P25), and achieved a 100 % conversion at 16 × 10-3 mL/min. A weaker interaction strength between surface water and the titania surface was found to improve the acetaldehyde adsorption capacity, thereby promoting the acetaldehyde degradation efficiency. The stability of the best performing sample was tested over 48 h, demonstrating a highly stable performance with no signs of deactivation. Even at a relative humidity of 30 %, the acetaldehyde conversion retains 82% of its efficiency in a dry atmosphere, highlighting its potential in practical applications. |
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001144928800001 |
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2023-08-05 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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15.1 |
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Not_Open_Access: Available from 06.02.2024 |
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Most recent IF: 15.1; 2023 IF: 6.216 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198652 |
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8933 |
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Yildiz, A.; Chouki, T.; Atli, A.; Harb, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Ninakanti, R.; Emin, S. |
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Efficient iron phosphide catalyst as a counter electrode in dye-sensitized solar cells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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ACS applied energy materials |
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4 |
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10 |
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10618-10626 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Developing an efficient material as a counter electrode (CE) with excellent catalytic activity, intrinsic stability, and low cost is essential for the commercial application of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Transition metal phosphides have been demonstrated as outstanding multifunctional catalysts in a broad range of energy conversion technologies. Here, we exploited different phases of iron phosphide as CEs in DSSCs with an I–/I3–-based electrolyte. Solvothermal synthesis using a triphenylphosphine precursor as a phosphorus source allows to grow a Fe2P phase at 300 °C and a FeP phase at 350 °C. The obtained iron phosphide catalysts were coated on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates and heat-treated at 450 °C under an inert gas atmosphere. The solar-to-current conversion efficiency of the solar cells assembled with the Fe2P material reached 3.96 ± 0.06%, which is comparable to the device assembled with a platinum (Pt) CE. DFT calculations support the experimental observations and explain the fundamental origin behind the improved performance of Fe2P compared to FeP. These results indicate that the Fe2P catalyst exhibits excellent performance along with desired stability to be deployed as an efficient Pt-free alternative in DSSCs. |
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000711236300022 |
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2021-10-08 |
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2574-0962 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:181953 |
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7853 |
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Watson, G.; Kummamuru, N.B.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Perreault, P.; Houlleberghs, M.; Martens, J.; Breynaert, E.; Van Der Voort, P. |
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Engineering of hollow periodic mesoporous organosilica nanorods for augmented hydrogen clathrate formation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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Journal of materials chemistry A : materials for energy and sustainability |
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11 |
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47 |
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26265-26276 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology |
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Hydrogen (H2) storage, in the form of clathrate hydrates, has emerged as an attractive alternative to classical storage methods like compression or liquefaction. Nevertheless, the sluggish enclathration kinetics along with low gas storage capacities in bulk systems is currently impeding the progress of this technology. To this end, unstirred systems coupled with porous materials have been shown to tackle the aforementioned drawbacks. In line with this approach, the present study explores the use of hydrophobic periodic organosilica nanoparticles, later denoted as hollow ring-PMO (HRPMO), for H2 storage as clathrate hydrates under mild operating conditions (5.56 mol% THF, 7 MPa, and 265–273 K). The surface of the HRPMO nanoparticles was carefully decorated/functionalized with THF-like moieties, which are well-known promoter agents in clathrate formation when applied in classical, homogeneous systems. The study showed that, while the non-functionalized HRPMO can facilitate the formation of binary H2-THF clathrates, the incorporation of surface-bound promotor structures enhances this process. More intriguingly, tuning the concentration of these surface-bound promotor agents on the HRPMO led to a notable effect on solid-state H2 storage capacities. An increase of 3% in H2 storage capacity, equivalent to 0.26 wt%, along with a substantial increase of up to 28% in clathrate growth kinetics, was observed when an optimal loading of 0.14 mmol g−1 of promoter agent was integrated into the HRPMO framework. Overall, the findings from this study highlight that such tuning effects in the solid-state have the potential to significantly boost hydrate formation/growth kinetics and H2 storage capacities, thereby opening new avenues for the ongoing development of H2 clathrates in industrial applications. |
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2023-11-24 |
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2050-7488; 2050-7496 |
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11.9 |
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Most recent IF: 11.9; 2023 IF: 8.867 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:201007 |
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9031 |
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Volders, J.; Elen, K.; Raes, A.; Ninakanti, R.; Kelchtermans, A.-S.; Sastre, F.; Hardy, A.; Cool, P.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Buskens, P.; Van Bael, M.K. |
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Sunlight-powered reverse water gas shift reaction catalysed by plasmonic Au/TiO₂ nanocatalysts : effects of Au particle size on the activity and selectivity |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Nanomaterials |
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Nanomaterials-Basel |
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12 |
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23 |
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4153-13 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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This study reports the low temperature and low pressure conversion (up to 160 °C, p = 3.5 bar) of CO2 and H2 to CO using plasmonic Au/TiO2 nanocatalysts and mildly concentrated artificial sunlight as the sole energy source (up to 13.9 kW·m-2 = 13.9 suns). To distinguish between photothermal and non-thermal contributors, we investigated the impact of the Au nanoparticle size and light intensity on the activity and selectivity of the catalyst. A comparative study between P25 TiO2-supported Au nanocatalysts of a size of 6 nm and 16 nm displayed a 15 times higher activity for the smaller particles, which can only partially be attributed to the higher Au surface area. Other factors that may play a role are e.g., the electronic contact between Au and TiO2 and the ratio between plasmonic absorption and scattering. Both catalysts displayed ≥84% selectivity for CO (side product is CH4). Furthermore, we demonstrated that the catalytic activity of Au/TiO2 increases exponentially with increasing light intensity, which indicated the presence of a photothermal contributor. In dark, however, both Au/TiO2 catalysts solely produced CH4 at the same catalyst bed temperature (160 °C). We propose that the difference in selectivity is caused by the promotion of CO desorption through charge transfer of plasmon generated charges (as a non-thermal contributor). |
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000896093900001 |
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2022-11-24 |
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2079-4991 |
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5.3 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.3 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:191843 |
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7341 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Van Hal, M.; Bosserez, T.; Rongé, J.; Hauchecorne, B.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Harvesting hydrogen gas from air pollutants with an un-biased gas phase photo-electrochemical cell |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
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Chemsuschem |
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Chemsuschem |
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10 |
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7 |
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1413-1418 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The concept of an all-gas-phase photo-electrochemical cell (PEC) producing hydrogen gas from volatile organic contaminated gas and light is presented. Without applying any external bias, organic contaminants are degraded and hydrogen gas is produced in separate electrode compartments. The system works most efficiently with organic pollutants in inert carrier gas. In the presence of oxygen gas, the cell performs less efficiently but still significant photocurrents are generated, showing the cell can be run on organic contaminated air. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate new application opportunities of PEC technology and to encourage further advancement toward photo-electrochemical remediation of air pollution with the attractive feature of simultaneous energy recovery and pollution abatement. |
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000398838600017 |
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2017-02-08 |
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1864-5631 |
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7.226 |
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6 |
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; S.W.V. and J.R. acknowledge the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. T.B. and J.A.M. acknowledge the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). Nicolaas Schewyck is greatly thanked for his experimental work during his master thesis. ; |
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Most recent IF: 7.226 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:140922 |
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5955 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Tytgat, T.; Van Passel, S.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Cost-effectiveness analysis to assess commercial TiO2 photocatalysts for acetaldehyde degradation in air |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Chemicke zvesti |
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Chem Pap |
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68 |
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9 |
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1273-1278 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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In the commercialisation of photocatalytic air purifiers, the performance as well as the cost of the catalytic material plays an important role. Where most comparative studies only regard the photocatalytic activity as a decisive parameter, in this study both activity and cost are taken into account. Using a cost-effectiveness analysis, six different commercially available TiO2-based catalysts are evaluated in terms of their activities in photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde as a model reaction for indoor air purification. |
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000336443400015 |
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2014-02-20 |
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0366-6352 |
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1.258 |
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10 |
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; S. W. V. wishes to thank the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for the financial support received. The authors are grateful to the University of Antwerp for supporting and funding this research. Evonik is sincerely thanked for providing catalyst samples for our experiments free of charge. All companies are thanked for providing specific pricing data. ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.258; 2014 IF: 1.468 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:117297 |
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6174 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Ribbens, S.; Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Smits, M.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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The benefit of glass bead supports for efficient gas phase photocatalysis : case study of a commercial and a synthesised photocatalyst |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Chemical engineering journal |
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Chem Eng J |
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174 |
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1 |
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318-325 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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In the field of photocatalytic air purification, the immobilisation of catalyst particles on support surfaces without loss of photon efficiency is an important challenge. Therefore, an immobilisation method involving a one-step suspension coating of pre-synthesised photocatalysts on glass beads was applied. The various benefits are exemplified in the gas phase photodegradation of ethylene. Coating of glass beads is easy, fast, cheap and offers a more efficient alternative to bulk catalyst pellets. Furthermore, this coating procedure allows to use porous, pre-synthesised catalysts to their full potential, as the surface area and morphology of the initial powder is barely altered after coating, in strong contrast to pelletising. With this technique it became possible to study the gas phase photocatalytic activity of commercial titanium dioxide, trititanate nanotubes and mixed phase anatase/trititanate nanotubes in a packed bed reactor towards the degradation of ethylene without changing the catalyst properties. Coating of glass beads with the photocatalyst revealed the superior activity of the as-prepared nanotubes, compared to TiO2 Aerolyst® 7710 in gaseous phase. |
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000296950300041 |
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2011-09-17 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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6.216 |
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39 |
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; The author wishes to acknowledge the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO) for the financial support. Evonik is greatly thanked for supplying the TiO<INF>2</ INF> Aerolyst (R) 7710 pellets. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216; 2011 IF: 3.461 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:93364 |
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5929 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Mul, G. |
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Editorial overview : photocatalysis 2022 shining light on a diversity of research opportunities |
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2023 |
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Current opinion in green and sustainable chemistry |
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42 |
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100838-2 |
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Editorial; Engineering sciences. Technology |
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2023-06-03 |
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2452-2236 |
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9.3 |
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Most recent IF: 9.3; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:197220 |
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8854 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Masschaele, K.; Moortgat, E.; Korany, T.E.; Hauchecorne, B.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Factors driving the activity of commercial titanium dioxide powders towards gas phase photocatalytic oxidation of acetaldehyde |
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2012 |
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Catalysis science & technology |
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Catal Sci Technol |
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2 |
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11 |
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2311-2318 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The photocatalytic activity of two commercial titanium dioxide powders (Cristal Global, Millennium PC500 and Evonik, P25) is compared towards acetaldehyde degradation in the gas phase. In contrast to the extensive literature available, we found a higher activity for the PC500 than for the P25 coating. Here, we present a comprehensive characterization of the bulk and surface properties of both powders. Our comparison shows that the material properties that dominate the overall photocatalytic activity in gas phase differ from those required for the photodegradation of water-borne pollutants. |
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2012-06-13 |
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2044-4753; 2044-4761 |
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5.773 |
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33 |
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; S.W.V. acknowledges the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO) for the financial support. J.A.M acknowledges long term funding (Methusalem). ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.773; 2012 IF: 3.753 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105162 |
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5952 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S.; Denys, S. |
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Analytic versus CFD approach for kinetic modeling of gas phase photocatalysis |
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2015 |
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Chemical engineering journal |
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Chem Eng J |
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262 |
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1-8 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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In this work two methods for determining the LangmuirHinshelwood kinetic parameters for a slit-shaped flat bed photocatalytic reactor are compared: an analytic mass transfer based model adapted from literature and a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach that was used in conjunction with a simplex optimization routine. Despite the differences between both approaches, similar values for the kinetic parameters and similar trends in terms of their UV intensity dependence were found. Using an effectiveness-NTU (number of transfer units) approach, the analytic mass transfer based method could quantify the relative contributions of the rate limiting steps through a reaction effectiveness parameter. The numeric CFD approach on the other hand could yield the two kinetic parameters that determine the photocatalytic reaction rate simultaneously. Furthermore, it proved to be more accurate as it accounts for the spatial variation of flow rate, reaction rate and concentrations at the surface of the photocatalyst. We elaborate this dual kinetic analysis with regard to the photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde in air over a silicon wafer coated with a layer of TiO2 P25 (Evonik) and study the usefulness and limitations of both strategies. |
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2014-09-28 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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6.216 |
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30 |
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; S.W.V. acknowledges the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO) for financial support. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216; 2015 IF: 4.321 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:119724 |
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5927 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Keulemans, M.; van Walsem, J.; Tytgat, T.; Lenaerts, S.; Denys, S. |
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CFD modeling of transient adsorption/desorption behavior in a gas phase photocatalytic fiber reactor |
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2016 |
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Chemical engineering journal |
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Chem Eng J |
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292 |
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42-50 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We present the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for accurately determining the adsorption parameters of acetaldehyde on photocatalytic fiber filter material, integrated in a continuous flow system. Unlike the traditional analytical analysis based on Langmuir adsorption, not only steady-state situations but also transient phenomena can be accounted for. Air displacement effects in the reactor and gas detection cell are investigated and inherently made part of the model. Incorporation of a surface aldol condensation reaction in the CFD analysis further improves the accuracy of the model which enables to extract precise, intrinsic adsorption parameters for situations in which analytical analysis would otherwise fail. |
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000373648000005 |
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2016-02-09 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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6.216 |
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12 |
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; S.W.V. acknowledges the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. M.K. acknowledges the IWT for a Ph.D. fellowship. Konstantina Kalafata and Ioanna Fasaki are greatly thanked for providing the NanoPhos suspension. Bioscience Engineering bachelor students M. Gerritsma, J. Helsen and Y. Riahi Drif are thanked for their assistance in performing the adsorption experiments. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:130876 |
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5934 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Keulemans, M.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Predicting the surface plasmon resonance wavelength of gold-silver alloy nanoparticles |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
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J Phys Chem C |
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117 |
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37 |
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19142-19145 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Gold-silver alloy nanoparticles display surface plasmon resonance (SPR) over a broad range of the UV-vis spectrum. We propose a model to predict the SPR wavelength of gold-silver alloy colloids based on the combined effect of alloy composition and particle size. The SPR wavelength is derived from extinction spectra simulated using available experimental dielectric constant data and accounts for particle size by applying Mie theory. Comparison of calculated values with experimental data evidences the accuracy of the model. The new SPR wavelength estimation tool will be of particular interest for developing dedicated bimetallic plasmonic nanostructures. |
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2013-08-27 |
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1932-7447; 1932-7455 |
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4.536 |
Times cited |
51 |
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; S.W.V. acknowledges the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO) for financial support. JAM. acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem). ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.536; 2013 IF: 4.835 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:114837 |
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5985 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Keulemans, M.; Goris, B.; Blommaerts, N.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Plasmonic ‘rainbow’ photocatalyst with broadband solar light response for environmental applications |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
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Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
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Appl Catal B-Environ |
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188 |
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188 |
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147-153 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We propose the concept of a ‘rainbow’ photocatalyst that consists of TiO2 modified with gold-silver alloy nanoparticles of various sizes and compositions, resulting in a broad plasmon absorption band that covers the entire UV–vis range of the solar spectrum. It is demonstrated that this plasmonic ‘rainbow’ photocatalyst is 16% more effective than TiO2 P25 under both simulated and real solar light for pollutant degradation at the solid-gas interface. With this we provide a promising strategy to maximize the spectral response for solar to chemical energy conversion. |
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000372677500016 |
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2016-02-03 |
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0926-3373 |
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9.446 |
Times cited |
47 |
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OpenAccess |
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S.W.V. and B.G. acknowledge the Research Foundation—Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. M.K. acknowledges IWT for the doctoral scholarship. S.B. acknowledges the European Research Council (ERC) for financial support through the ERC grant agreement no. 335078-COLOURATOM. J.A.M. acknowledges the Flemish government for long-term structural funding (Methusalem).; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.446 |
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c:irua:130995 |
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4061 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Keulemans, M.; Filippousi, M.; Flahaut, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lacombe, S.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Plasmonic goldsilver alloy on TiO2 photocatalysts with tunable visible light activity |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
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Appl Catal B-Environ |
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156 |
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116-121 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Adaptation of the photoresponse of anatase TiO2 to match the solar spectrum is an important scientific challenge. Modification of TiO2 with noble metal nanoparticles displaying surface plasmon resonance effects is one of the promising approaches. Surface plasmon resonance typically depends on chemical composition, size, shape and spatial organization of the metal nanoparticles in contact with TiO2. AuxAg(1 − x) alloy nanoparticles display strong composition-dependent surface plasmon resonance in the visible light region of the spectrum. In this work, a general strategy is presented to prepare plasmonic TiO2-based photocatalysts with a visible light response that can be accurately tuned over a broad range of the spectrum. The application as self-cleaning material toward the degradation of stearic acid is demonstrated for a plasmonic TiO2 photocatalyst displaying visible light photoactivity at the intensity maximum of solar light around 490 nm. |
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Amsterdam |
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000336013200014 |
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2014-03-22 |
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0926-3373; |
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9.446 |
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84 |
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Flanders(FWO); Methusalem |
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Most recent IF: 9.446; 2014 IF: 7.435 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115552 |
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2646 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Dirckx, J.J.J.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Surface photovoltage measurements : a quick assessment of the photocatalytic activity? |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Catalysis today |
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Catal Today |
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209 |
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215-220 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Surface photovoltage (SPV) measurements can contribute to a better understanding of electronic properties of photocatalysts under illumination. Direct linking of SPV data to the actual photocatalytic activity remains troublesome. This work aims to discuss SPV measurements from a photocatalytic point of view. By means of several application-based scenarios we illustrate that the trend between SPV and photocatalysis strongly depends on parameters such as the crystal structure, surface modifications, morphology and humidity. This makes the interpretation far from straightforward. |
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000319498800035 |
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2013-01-16 |
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0920-5861 |
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Impact Factor |
4.636 |
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8 |
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Most recent IF: 4.636; 2013 IF: 3.309 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:106520 |
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5995 |
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Verbruggen, S.W.; Deng, S.; Kurttepeli, M.; Cott, D.J.; Vereecken, P.M.; Bals, S.; Martens, J.A.; Detavernier, C.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Photocatalytic acetaldehyde oxidation in air using spacious TiO2 films prepared by atomic layer deposition on supported carbonaceous sacrificial templates |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Applied catalysis : B : environmental |
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Appl Catal B-Environ |
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160 |
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204-210 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Supported carbon nanosheets and carbon nanotubes served as sacrificial templates for preparing spacious TiO2 photocatalytic thin films. Amorphous TiO2 was deposited conformally on the carbonaceous template material by atomic layer deposition (ALD). Upon calcination at 550 °C, the carbon template was oxidatively removed and the as-deposited continuous amorphous TiO2 layers transformed into interlinked anatase nanoparticles with an overall morphology commensurate to the original template structure. The effect of type of template, number of ALD cycles and gas residence time of pollutant on the photocatalytic activity, as well as the stability of the photocatalytic performance of these thin films was investigated. The TiO2 films exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity toward photocatalytic degradation of acetaldehyde in air as a model reaction for photocatalytic indoor air pollution abatement. Optimized films outperformed a reference film of commercial PC500. |
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Amsterdam |
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000340687900024 |
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2014-05-27 |
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0926-3373; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
9.446 |
Times cited |
37 |
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OpenAccess |
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335078 Colouratom; Iap-Pai P7/05; Fwo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 9.446; 2014 IF: 7.435 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117094 |
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2608 |
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Verbruggen, S.W. |
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TiO2 photocatalysis for the degradation of pollutants in gas phase : from morphological design to plasmonic enhancement |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
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Journal of photochemistry and photobiology: C: photochemistry reviews |
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J Photoch Photobio C |
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24 |
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64-82 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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TiO2-based photocatalysis has become a viable technology in various application fields such as (waste)water purification, photovoltaics/artificial photosynthesis, environmentally friendly organic synthesis and remediation of air pollution. Because of the increasing impact of bad air quality worldwide, this review focuses on the use and optimization of TiO2-based photocatalysts for gas phase applications. Over the past years various specific aspects of TiO2 photocatalysis have been reviewed individually. The intent of this review is to offer a broad tutorial on (recent) trends in TiO2 photocatalyst modification for the intensification of photocatalytic air treatment. After briefly introducing the fundamentals of photocatalysis, TiO2 photocatalyst modification is discussed both on a morphological and an electronic level from the perspective of gas phase applications. The main focus is laid on recent developments, but also possible opportunities to the field. This review is intended as a solid introduction for researchers new to the field, as well as a summarizing update for established investigators. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2015-07-23 |
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1389-5567 |
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Impact Factor |
12.317 |
Times cited |
121 |
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; The author wishes to thank the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for the financial support and postdoctoral fellowship. ; |
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Most recent IF: 12.317; 2015 IF: 16.091 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:127801 |
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5997 |
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Verbruggen, S.; Van Acker, M.; Furlan, C.; Mercelis, S.; Durt, A. |
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ATLANTES : the mATeriaL spAtial dimeNsion of wasTE flowS: visualising waste streams in the Province of Antwerp |
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Minutes and reports |
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2023 |
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Minutes and reports; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Internet Data Lab (IDLab); Research Group for Urban Development; Henry van de Velde |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:199837 |
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9187 |
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Verbruggen, S. |
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TiO2 gas phase photocatalysis from morphological design to plasmonic enhancement |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2014 |
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173 p. |
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Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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978-90-5728-441-0 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:116937 |
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5998 |
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van Walsem, J.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Modde, B.; Lenaerts, S.; Denys, S. |
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CFD investigation of a multi-tube photocatalytic reactor in non-steady-state conditions |
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2016 |
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Chemical engineering journal |
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Chem Eng J |
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304 |
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808-816 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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A novel multi-tube photoreactor is presented with a high efficiency (over 90% conversion) toward the degradation of acetaldehyde in air under UV conditions with an incident intensity of 2.1 mW cm−2. A CFD model was developed to simulate the transient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation processes of acetaldehyde in this reactor design and to estimate the corresponding kinetic parameters through an optimization routine using the experimentally determined outlet concentration profiles. The CFD model takes into account the entire reactor geometry and all relevant flow parameters, in contrast to analytical methods that often oversimplify the physical and chemical process characteristics. Using CFD, we show that both adsorption and desorption rate constants increase by respectively one and two orders of magnitude when the UV light is switched on, which clearly affects the transient behavior. The agreement of the experimental and modelled concentration profiles is excellent as evidenced by a coefficient of determination of at least 0.965. To demonstrate the reliability and accuracy of all parameters obtained from the modelling approach, an ultimate validation test was performed using other conditions than the ones used for estimating the kinetic parameters. The model was able to accurately simulate simultaneous adsorption, desorption and photocatalytic degradation. |
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000384777200089 |
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2016-07-08 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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6.216 |
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10 |
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; J.V.W. acknowledges the Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen for a PhD fellowship. S.W.V. acknowledges the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:139620 |
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5933 |
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Van Hoecke, L.; Laffineur, L.; Campe, R.; Perreault, P.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Challenges in the use of hydrogen for maritime applications |
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A1 Journal Article;Review article, Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen Storage, Maritime Applications |
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2021 |
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Energy & Environmental Science |
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Energ Environ Sci |
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A1 Journal Article;Review article, Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen Storage, Maritime Applications; Sustainable energy, air and water technology (DuEL) |
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Maritime shipping is a key factor that enables the global economy, however the pressure it exerts on the environment is increasing rapidly. In order to reduce the emissions of harmful greenhouse gasses, the search is on for alternative fuels for the maritime shipping industry. In this work the usefulness of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers is being investigated as a fuel for sea going ships. Due to the low volumetric energy density of hydrogen under standard conditions, the need for efficient storage of this fuel is high. Key processes in the use of hydrogen are discussed, starting with the production of hydrogen from fossil and renewable sources. The focus of this review is different storage methods, and in this work we discuss the storage of hydrogen at high pressure, in liquefied form at cryogenic temperatures and bound to liquid or solid-state carriers. In this work a theoretical introduction to different hydrogen storage methods precedes an analysis of the energy-efficiency and practical storage density of the carriers. In the final section the major challenges and hurdles for the development of hydrogen storage for the maritime industry are discussed. The most likely challenges will be the development of a new bunkering infrastructure and suitable monitoring of the safety to ensure safe operation of these hydrogen carriers on board the ship. |
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2021-01-07 |
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1754-5692 |
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29.518 |
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OpenAccess |
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For the completion of this work we would like to thank, Compagnie Maritime Belge for initial funding 9 of the research into maritime hydrogen storage and the University of Antwerp for funding of the 10 Doctoral Project that allowed for the completion of this work. |
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Most recent IF: 29.518 |
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DuEL @ duel @c:irua:174754 |
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6668 |
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Van Hoecke, L.; Kummamuru, N.B.; Pourfallah, H.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Perreault, P. |
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Intensified swirling reactor for the dehydrogenation of LOHC |
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2023 |
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International journal of hydrogen energy |
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In the recent advances towards more sustainable global energy supply, H2 is a possible alternative for large scale energy storage. In this view, Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) are a class of molecules that allow for easier long term energy storage compared to conventional H2 technologies. CFD simulations were used to showcase the hydrodynamics of the dehydrogenation of a LOHC in a new reactor unit, via a cold flow mock-up study. This reactor was designed to allow for a swirling motion of the liquid carrier material, favouring the removal of H2 gas from the flow and forcing the equilibrium of the reaction towards dehydrogenation, as well as to keep the catalyst particles in motion. The CFD simulations were validated qualitatively with experimental operation of the reactor, in a system with identical dimensionless numbers (Reynolds and Stokes), in order to use less costly products during the prototyping phase. |
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2023-08-30 |
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7.2 |
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Not_Open_Access: Available from 01.03.2024 |
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Most recent IF: 7.2; 2023 IF: 3.582 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:198534 |
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8889 |
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Van Hal, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Yang, X.-Y.; Lenaerts, S.; Tytgat, T. |
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Image analysis and in situ FTIR as complementary detection tools for photocatalytic soot oxidation |
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2019 |
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Chemical engineering journal |
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Chem Eng J |
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367 |
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367 |
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269-277 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Air pollution, especially particulate matter (PM), is an increasingly urgent problem in urban environments, causing both short and long-term health problems, climate interference and aesthetical problems due to building fouling. Photocatalysis has been shown to be a possible solution to that end. In this work two complementary detection methods for photocatalytic soot oxidation are studied and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. First, a colour-based digital image analysis method is drastically improved towards an accurate, detailed and straightforward detection tool, that enables simultaneous measurement of the degradation of different grades of soot fouling (for instance a shallow soot haze versus condensed soot deposits). In the next part, a second soot oxidation detection method is presented based on in situ FTIR spectroscopy. This method has the additional advantage of providing more insight into the photocatalytic soot degradation process by monitoring both gaseous and adsorbed intermediates as well as reaction products while the reactions are ongoing. As an illustration, the proposed detection strategies were applied on four different commercially available and synthesized photocatalytic materials. The digital image analysis showed that P25 (Evonik) is the fastest photocatalytic soot degrader of all studied materials for both a uniform soot haze as well as concentrated soot spots. Application of the in situ method showed that for all studied materials adsorbed formate-related surface species were formed and that commercially available ZnO nanopowder has the highest specificity towards complete mineralization into CO2. With this we aim to provide a set of complementary experimental tools for the convenient, reliable, realistic and standardised detection of photocatalytic soot degradation. |
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2019-02-23 |
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1385-8947; 1873-3212 |
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6.216 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; M.V.H. acknowledges the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) for a doctoral fellowship. M.V.H., S.W.V., S.L. and X-Y.Y. thank the FWO and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for funding an international collaboration project. Mr. M. Minjauw is greatly thanked for his help in the AFM measurements. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.216 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:157789 |
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5958 |
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Van Hal, M.; Lenaerts, S.; Verbruggen, S.W. |
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Photocatalytic soot degradation under UV and visible light |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Environmental Science and Pollution Research |
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Environ Sci Pollut R |
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1-11 |
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Particulate matter is one of the most persistent global air pollutants that is causing health problems, climate disturbance and building deterioration. A sustainable technique that is able to degrade soot using (sun)light is photocatalysis. Currently, research on photocatalytic soot oxidation focusses on large band gap TiO2-based photocatalysts and thus requires the use of UV light. It would prove useful if visible light, and thus a larger fraction of the (freely available) solar spectrum, could additionally be utilised to drive this process. In this work, a visible light-active photocatalyst, WO3, is benchmarked to TiO2 under both UV and visible light. At the same time, the versatility and drastic improvement of a recently introduced digital image-based soot degradation detection method are demonstrated. An additional step correcting for non-soot related catalyst colour changes is applied, resulting in accurate detection and quantification of soot degradation for all studied photocatalysts, even for materials such as WO3 that are inherently coloured. With this study, we aim to broaden the scope of photocatalytic soot oxidation technology to visible light-active photocatalyst. Along with this study, we provide a versatile soot degradation detection methodology based on digital image analysis that is made widely applicable. |
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000871854600010 |
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2022-10-25 |
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0944-1344; 1614-7499 |
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Impact Factor |
5.8 |
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Most recent IF: 5.8 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:191275 |
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7189 |
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Van Hal, M.; Campos, R.; Lenaerts, S.; De Wael, K.; Verbruggen, S.W. |
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Title |
Gas phase photofuel cell consisting of WO₃- and TiO₂-photoanodes and an air-exposed cathode for simultaneous air purification and electricity generation |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Applied Catalysis B-Environmental |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Catal B-Environ |
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292 |
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120204 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Research has shown the potential of photofuel cells (PFCs) for waste water treatment, enabling the (partial) recovery of the energy released from the degraded compounds as electricity. Literature on PFCs targeting air pollution on the other hand is extremely scarce. In this work an autonomously operating air purification device targeting sustainable electricity generation is presented. Knowledge on gas phase operation of PFCs was gathered by combining photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical measurements, both for TiO2 and WO3-based photocatalysts. While TiO2-based photocatalysts performed better in direct photocatalytic experiments, they were outperformed by WO3-based photoanodes in all-gas-phase PFC operation. Not only do WO3-based photocatalysts generate the highest steady state photocurrent, they also achieved the highest fuel-to-electricity conversion (>65 %). The discrepancies between gas phase photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical processes highlight the difference in driving material properties. This study serves as a proof-of-concept towards development of an autonomous, low-cost and widely applicable waste gas-to-electricity PFC device. |
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000663216500001 |
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2021-04-06 |
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0926-3373 |
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Impact Factor |
9.446 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 9.446 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:177075 |
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7989 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Title |
Biotemplated diatom silica-titania materials for air purification |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Photochemical & photobiological sciences |
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Photoch Photobio Sci |
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12 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
690-695 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We present a novel manufacture route for silicatitania photocatalysts using the diatom microalga Pinnularia sp. Diatoms self-assemble into porous silica cell walls, called frustules, with periodic micro-, meso- and macroscale features. This unique hierarchical porous structure of the diatom frustule is used as a biotemplate to incorporate titania by a solgel methodology. Important material characteristics of the modified diatom frustules under study are morphology, crystallinity, surface area, pore size and optical properties. The produced biosilicatitania material is evaluated towards photocatalytic activity for NOx abatement under UV radiation. This research is the first step to obtain sustainable, well-immobilised silicatitania photocatalysts using diatoms. |
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000316572500016 |
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2012-10-25 |
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1474-905x; 1474-9092 |
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Impact Factor |
2.344 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 2.344; 2013 IF: 2.939 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:106625 |
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5930 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.; Hauchecorne, B.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Diatom silica-titania materials for photocatalytic air purification |
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A2 Journal article |
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2013 |
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Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences |
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1 |
Issue |
1 |
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141-147 |
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A2 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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1379-1176 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105334 |
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5943 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Lenaerts, B.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Effect of pretreatment and temperature on the properties of Pinnularia biosilica frustules |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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RSC advances |
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Rsc Adv |
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4 |
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56200-56206 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Diatoms are unicellular microalgae that self-assemble an intricate porous silica cell wall, called frustule. Diatom frustules possess a unique combination of physical and chemical properties (chemical inertness, high mechanical strength, large surface area, low density, good porosity and highly ordered features on the nano-to-micro scale) making diatom frustules suited for many nanotechnological applications. For most proposed applications the organic material covering the frustules needs to be removed. In this paper we investigate the effect of different frustule cleaning methods (drying, autoclavation, SDS/EDTA treatment, H2O2 treatment and HNO3 treatment) and subsequent heat treatment at different temperatures (105 °C, 350 °C, 550 °C and 750 °C) on the material characteristics of the diatom Pinnularia sp. Material characteristics under study are morphology, surface area, pore size, elemental composition and organic content. The cleaned Pinnularia frustules are subsequently investigated as adsorbents to remove methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. |
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000344997800060 |
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2014-10-23 |
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2046-2069 |
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Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 3.108; 2014 IF: 3.840 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:121377 |
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5945 |
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Van Eynde, E.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Watte, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Van Driessche, I.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Diatom silica-titania photocatalysts for air purification by bio-accumulation of different titanium sources |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
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Environmental science : nano |
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Environ Sci-Nano |
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3 |
Issue |
5 |
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1052-1061 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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We present a green, biological production route for silica-titania photocatalysts using diatom microalgae. Diatoms are single-celled, eukaryotic microalgae (2-2000 mu m) that self-assemble soluble silicon (Si(OH)(4)) into intricate silica cell walls, called frustules. These diatom frustules are formed under ambient conditions and consist of hydrated silica with specific 3D morphologies and micro-meso or macroporosity. A remarkable characteristic of diatoms is their ability to bioaccumulate soluble titanium from cell culture medium and incorporate them into their nanostructured silica cell wall. Controlled cultivation of the diatom Pinnularia sp. on soluble titanium in a batch process resulted in the biological immobilisation of titanium dioxide in the porous 3D architecture of the frustules. Six different titanium sources are tested. The silica-titania frustules were isolated by treating the harvested Pinnularia cells with nitric acid (65%) or by high temperature treatment. Thermal annealing converted the amorphous titania into crystalline titania. The produced silica-titania material is evaluated towards photocatalytic activity for acetaldehyde (C2H4O) abatement. Frustules cultivated with TiBaldH showed the highest photocatalytic performance. Comparison of the photocatalytic activity with P25 reveals that P25 has a 4 fold higher photocatalytic activity, but when photocatalytic activity is normalized for titania content, the frustules show double activity. Further material characterization (morphology, crystallinity, surface area and elemental distribution) of the TiBaldH silica-titania frustules provides additional insight into their structure-activity relationship. These natural biosilicatitania materials have excellent properties for photocatalytic purposes, including high surface area (108 m(2) g(-1)) and good porosity, and show reliable immobilization of TiO2 in the ordered structure of the diatom frustule. |
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Royal Society of Chemistry |
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Cambridge |
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000385257900011 |
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2016-07-21 |
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2051-8153; 2051-8161 |
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Impact Factor |
6.047 |
Times cited |
7 |
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Most recent IF: 6.047 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144751 |
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4644 |
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Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Lenaerts, S.; Verbruggen, S.W. |
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Immobilization of TiO2 into self-supporting photocatalytic foam : influence of calcination temperature |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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International journal of applied ceramic technology |
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Int J Appl Ceram Tec |
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11 |
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4 |
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714-722 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Immobilization of photocatalytic powder is crucial to obtain industrially relevant purification processes. To achieve this goal, self-supporting TiO2 foams were manufactured by a polyacrylamide gel process. These gels were calcined at different temperatures to study the effect of the calcination temperature on foam characteristics (rigidity, crystallinity, and porosity) and its influence on photocatalytic activity. The results show that an optimal degradation is achieved for those foams calcined between 700 and 800°C. Calcination at higher temperatures results in a steep decrease in activity, explained by stability issues of the material due to formation of Na2SO4 phases and a larger rutile fraction. |
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000339051500012 |
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2013-04-24 |
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1546-542x |
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Impact Factor |
1.048 |
Times cited |
2 |
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; This work was supported by a PhD grant from the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.048; 2014 IF: 1.320 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:117295 |
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5960 |
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