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Florea, A.; De Jong, M.; De Wael, K. |
| Title |
Electrochemical strategies for the detection of forensic drugs |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Current opinion in electrochemistry |
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11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
34-40 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Illicit drugs consumption and trafficking is spread worldwide and remains an increasing challenge for local authorities. Forensic drugs and their metabolites are released into wastewaters due to human excretion after illegal consumption of drugs and occasionally due to disposal of clandestine laboratory wastes into sewage systems, being recently classified as the latest group of emerging pollutants. Hence, it is essential to have efficient and accurate methods to detect these type of compounds in seized street samples, biological fluids and wastewaters in order to reduce and prevent trafficking and consumption and negative effects on aquatic systems. Electrochemical strategies offer a fast, portable, low-cost and accurate alternative to chromatographic and spectrometric methods, for the analysis of forensic drugs and metabolites in different matrices. Recent electrochemical strategies applied to the detection of illicit drugs in wastewaters, biological fluids and street samples are presented in this review, together with the impact of drug consumption on the environment. |
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000453710900007 |
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2018-07-21 |
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2451-9103; 2451-9111 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Times cited |
7 |
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| Notes |
; This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 753223 Narcoreader. The authors also acknowledge financial support from BELSPO, IOF-SBO and UAntwerp. ; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:152366 |
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5597 |
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Florea, A.; Cowen, T.; Piletsky, S.; De Wael, K. |
| Title |
Electrochemical analysis of cocaine in real samples based on electrodeposited biomimetic affinity ligands |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
The analyst |
Abbreviated Journal |
Analyst |
| Volume |
144 |
Issue |
15 |
Pages |
4639-4646 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
A selective electrochemical sensor for direct detection of cocaine was developed based on molecularly imprinted polymers electropolymerized onto graphene-modified electrodes. Palladium nanoparticles were integrated in the sensing layer for the benefit of enhancing the communication between imprinted sites and electrode and improving their homogenous distribution. The molecularly imprinted polymer was synthesized by cyclic voltammetry using p-aminobenzoic acid as high affinity monomer selected by computational modeling, and cocaine as template molecule. Experimental parameters related to the electrochemical deposition of palladium nanoparticles, pH, composition of electropolymerization mixture, extraction and rebinding condition were studied and optimized. Under optimized conditions the oxidation peak current varied linearly with cocaine concentration in the range of 100-500 µM, with a detection limit of 50 µM (RSD 0.71%, n=3). The molecularly imprinted sensor was able to detect cocaine in saliva and river water with good recoveries after sample pretreatment and was successfully applied for screening real street samples for cocaine. |
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000476812000021 |
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2019-06-10 |
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0003-2654 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.885 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 753223 Narcoreader. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.885 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:160062 |
Serial |
5586 |
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Florea, A.; Cowen, T.; Piletsky, S.; De Wael, K. |
| Title |
Polymer platforms for selective detection of cocaine in street samples adulterated with levamisole |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Talanta : the international journal of pure and applied analytical chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Talanta |
| Volume |
186 |
Issue |
186 |
Pages |
362-367 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Accurate drug detection is of utmost importance for fighting against drug abuse. With a high number of cutting agents and adulterants being added to cut or mask drugs in street powders the number of false results is increasing. We demonstrate for the first time the usefulness of employing polymers readily synthesized by electrodeposition to selectively detect cocaine in the presence of the commonly used adulterant levamisole. The polymers were selected by computational modelling to exhibit high binding affinity towards cocaine and deposited directly on the surface of graphene-modified electrodes via electropolymerization. The resulting platforms allowed a distinct electrochemical signal for cocaine, which is otherwise suppressed by levamisole. Square wave voltammetry was used to quantify cocaine alone and in the presence of levamisole. The usefulness of the platforms was demonstrated in the screening of real street samples. |
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000435048800049 |
Publication Date |
2018-04-25 |
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| ISSN |
0039-9140; 1873-3573 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.162 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement no. 753223 Narcoreader. This work was also supported by IOF-SBO (UAntwerp). The authors thank Gert Nuyts for the help with SEM analyses. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.162 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:151250 |
Serial |
5777 |
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Fleurov, V.; Kikoin, K.; Ivanov, V.A.; Krstajic, P.M.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Mechanisms of double magnetic exchange in dilute magnetic semiconductors |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials
T2 – International Conference on Magnetism (ICM 2003), JUL 27-AUG 01, 2003, Rome, ITALY |
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J Magn Magn Mater |
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272 |
Issue |
Part 3 |
Pages |
1967-1968 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A microscopic Hamiltonian for interacting manganese impurities in dilute magnetic semiconductors (DMS) is derived. It is shown that in p-type III-V DMS, the indirect exchange between Mn impurities has similarities with the Zener mechanism in transition metal oxides. Here the mobile and localized holes near the top of the valence band play the role of unoccupied p-orbitals which induce ferromagnetism. T-C estimated from the proposed kinematic exchange agrees with experiments on (Ga,Mn)As. The model is also applicable to the p-doped (Ga,Mn)P system. The magnetic ordering in n-type (Ga,Mn)N is due to exchange between the electrons localized on the levels lying deep in the forbidden energy gap. This mechanism is even closer to the original Zener mechanism. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Amsterdam |
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000222236800142 |
Publication Date |
2004-01-20 |
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0304-8853; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.63 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 2.63; 2004 IF: 1.031 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103233 |
Serial |
1981 |
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Fleurov, V.; Ivanov, V.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Vagner, I.D. |
| Title |
Spin-engineered quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2002 |
Publication |
Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica E |
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14 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
361-365 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Spatially nonhomogeneously spin polarized nuclei are proposed as a new mechanism to monitor electron states in a nanostructure, or as a means to create and, if necessary, reshape such nanostructures in the course of the experiment. We found that a polarization of nuclear spins may lift the spin polarization of the electron states in a nanostructure and, if sufficiently strong, leads to a polarization of the electron spins. Polarized nuclear spins may form an energy landscape capable of binding electrons with energy up to several meV and the localization radius > 100 Angstrom. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
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North-Holland |
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Amsterdam |
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000177511900003 |
Publication Date |
2002-10-15 |
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1386-9477; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.221 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 2.221; 2002 IF: 1.107 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104150 |
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3088 |
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Flammia, L.; Zhang, L.-F.; Covaci, L.; Perali, A.; Milošević, M.V. |
| Title |
Superconducting nanoribbon with a constriction : a quantum-confined Josephson junction |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Physical review B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
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97 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
134514 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Extended defects are known to strongly affect nanoscale superconductors. Here, we report the properties of superconducting nanoribbons with a constriction formed between two adjacent step edges by solving the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations self-consistently in the regime where quantum confinement is important. Since the quantum resonances of the superconducting gap in the constricted area are different from the rest of the nanoribbon, such constriction forms a quantum-confined S-S'-S Josephson junction, with a broadly tunable performance depending on the length and width of the constriction with respect to the nanoribbon, and possible gating. These findings provide an intriguing approach to further tailor superconducting quantum devices where Josephson effect is of use. |
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American Physical Society |
Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y |
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000430161500004 |
Publication Date |
2018-04-17 |
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2469-9969; 2469-9950 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
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; This work was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen), the Special Research Funds of the University of Antwerp (TOPBOF), the Italian MIUR through the PRIN 2015 program (Contract No. 2015C5SEJJ001), the MultiSuper network, and the EU-COST NANOCOHYBRI action CA16218. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150754UA @ admin @ c:irua:150754 |
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4980 |
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Flammia, L. |
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Emergent phenomena in nanostructured quantum-confined superconducting films |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2018 |
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172 p. |
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Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:158197 |
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5208 |
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Fix, T.; Ulhaq-Bouillet, C.; Colis, S.; Dinia, A.; Bertoni, G.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Nanoscale analysis of interfaces in a metal/oxide/oxide trilayer obtained by pulsed laser deposition |
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A1 Journal article |
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2007 |
Publication |
Applied physics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl Phys Lett |
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91 |
Issue |
2 |
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023106-023106,3 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Sr2FeMoO6/SrTiO3/CoFe2 trilayers grown by pulsed laser deposition on SrTiO3 (001) are investigated by transmission electron microscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy. The stack is epitaxial, independent of whether the CoFe2 electrode is grown at 500 or at 50 degrees C. Thus it is possible to obtain epitaxy near room temperature. The SrTiO3/CoFe2 interface is quite sharp, while the Sr2FeMoO6/SrTiO3 interface presents regions of Fe depletion. The chemical composition of the films is close to the nominal stoichiometries. These results could be useful for the growth of heteroepitaxial devices and magnetic tunnel junctions. (C) 2007 American Institute of Physics. |
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American Institute of Physics |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000248017300079 |
Publication Date |
2007-07-10 |
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0003-6951; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.411 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.411; 2007 IF: 3.596 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94653UA @ admin @ c:irua:94653 |
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2263 |
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Fitawok, M.B.; Derudder, B.; Minale, A.S.; Van Passel, S.; Adgo, E.; Nyssen, J. |
| Title |
Modeling the Impact of Urbanization on Land-Use Change in Bahir Dar City, Ethiopia: An Integrated Cellular Automata–Markov Chain Approach |
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A1 Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Land |
Abbreviated Journal |
Land |
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9 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
115 |
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A1 Journal Article; analytical hierarchy process; cellular automata; land-use change; Markov chain; urbanization; Engineering Management (ENM) ; |
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The fast-paced urbanization of recent decades entails that many regions are facing seemingly uncontrolled land-use changes (LUCs) that go hand in hand with a range of environmental and socio-economic challenges. In this paper, we use an integrated cellular automata–Markov chain (CA–MC) model to analyze and predict the urban expansion of and its impact on LUC in the city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. To this end, the research marshals high-resolution Landsat images of 1991, 2002, 2011, and 2018. An analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method is then used to identify the biophysical and socioeconomic factors underlying the expansion in the research area. It is shown that, during the period of study, built-up areas are rapidly expanding in the face of an overall decline of the farmland and vegetation cover. Drawing on a model calibration for 2018, the research predicts the possible geographies of LUC in the Bahir Dar area for 2025, 2034, and 2045. It is predicted that the conversions of other land-use types into built-up areas will persist in the southern, southwestern, and northeastern areas of the sprawling city, which can mainly be traced back to the uneven geographies of road accessibility, proximity to the city center, and slope variables. We reflect on how our findings can be used to facilitate sustainable urban development and land-use policies in the Bahir Dar area. |
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Publication Date |
2020-04-09 |
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2073-445X |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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The authors would like to thank the VLIR-UOS project for funding this research through Bahir Dar University—Institutional University Cooperation (BDU-IUC) program. |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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ENM @ enm @c:irua:169600 |
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6381 |
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Fitawok, M.B.; Derudder, B.; Minale, A.S.; Van Passel, S.; Adgo, E.; Nyssen, J. |
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Analyzing the impact of land expropriation program on farmers' livelihood in urban fringes of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
Publication |
Habitat International |
Abbreviated Journal |
Habitat Int |
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129 |
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102674-102679 |
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A1 Journal article; Sociology; Law; Art; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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This paper analyzes the impact of urban land-use changes on farmers' livelihood around the city of Bahir Dar (Ethiopia). Rapid urban expansion in and around the city has resulted in massive land-use changes in its urban fringes, with land expropriation programs affecting communities' livelihood and the environment. A survey was conducted in three urbanizing villages near Bahir Dar, focusing on 150 farmers who were land-expropriated and 180 farmers who were non-land-expropriated. Regression models and propensity matching scoring are applied to examine the livelihood differences of farmers in terms of farm income, off-farm income, primary expenditure type, and perception of urban expansion benefits to farmers. The results reveal that land expropriation in the area has led to (a) a shift to off-farm income for land expropriated farmers; (b) an increase in their household expenditure on staple foods compared to other expenditure types, including farm inputs; and (c) diverging perceptions on whether and how city expansion benefits farmers in the neighboring villages. Our findings provide insight into the need for tighter and impactful policy actions to ensure the sustainability of urbanization through accommodating expropriated farmers' livelihood changes and protecting natural resources in the area. |
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Publication Date |
2022-09-28 |
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0197-3975; 0361-3690 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.285 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:191385 |
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7352 |
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Fitawok, M.B.; Derudder, B.; Minale, A.S.; Van Passel, S.; Adgo, E.; Nyssen, J. |
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Stakeholder perspectives on farmers' resistance towards urban land-use changes in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Journal of land use science |
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18 |
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1 |
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25-38 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Owing to growing uncontrolled land-use change and urban expansion, farmers in urban fringes are struggling to sustain their livelihood. Farmers have been expressing their dissatisfaction at different times. This study analyzes the stakeholders' perspectives on the causes and outcomes of farmers' resistance to land-use change and urban expansion processes by zooming in on Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The paper is based on focus group discussions with farmers in the neighboring villages, local agricultural extension experts, and, subsequently, key informant interviews of local government officials. Juxtaposing farmers' and local experts' positions reveals that inadequate compensations during land expropriation, lack of good governance in the urban expansion process, and inaccessibility of infrastructures are primary reasons for the farmers' struggle against urban expansion in the urban fringes. This study provides insights into the consequences of unplanned urban development challenges and may inform research and policymaking on sustainable urban development in the area and beyond. |
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Publication Date |
2023-02-22 |
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1747-423x; 1747-4248 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.2 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:195109 |
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7368 |
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Firmansyah, I.; Carsjens, G.J.; de Ruijter, F.J.; Zeeman, G.; Spiller, M. |
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An integrated assessment of environmental, economic, social and technological parameters of source separated and conventional sanitation concepts : a contribution to sustainability analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Journal Of Environmental Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Environ Manage |
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295 |
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113131 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Resource recovery and reuse from domestic wastewater has become an important subject for the current development of sanitation technologies and infrastructures. Different technologies are available and combined into sanitation concepts, with different performances. This study provides a methodological approach to evaluate the sustainability of these sanitation concepts with focus on resource recovery and reuse. St. Eustatius, a small tropical island in the Caribbean, was used as a case study for the evaluation. Three source separation-communityon-site and two combined sewerage island-scale concepts were selected and compared in terms of environmental (net energy use, nutrient recovery/reuse, BOD/COD, pathogens, and GHG emission, land use), economic (CAPEX and OPEX), social cultural (acceptance, required competences and education), and technological (flexibility/ adaptability, reliability/continuity of service) indicators. The best performing concept, is the application of Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Bed (UASB) and Trickling Filter (TF) at island level for combined domestic wastewater treatment with subsequent reuse in agriculture. Its overall average normalised score across the four categories (i. e., average of average per category) is about 15% (0.85) higher than the values of the remaining systems and with a score of 0.73 (conventional activated sludge – centralised level), 0.77 (UASB-septic tank (ST)), 0.76 (UASB-TF – community level), and 0.75 (ST – household level). The higher score of the UASB-TF at community level is mainly due to much better performance in the environmental and economic categories. In conclusion, the case study provides a methodological approach that can support urban planning and decision-making in selecting more sustainable sanitation concepts, allowing resource recovery and reuse in small island context or in other contexts. |
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Publication Date |
2021-06-30 |
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Edition |
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0301-4797 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.01 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 4.01 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:180488 |
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7437 |
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Finizola e Silva, M.; Van Schoubroeck, S.; Cools, J.; Aboge, D.O.; Ouma, M.; Olweny, C.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Local actors' perspectives on sustainable food value chains : evidence from a Q-methodology study in Kenya |
Type |
Administrative Services |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
14 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
36-51 |
| Keywords |
Administrative Services; A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Governments and international organizations are increasingly determined to create more sustainable food value chains (SFVCs). However, only little empirical evidence is available on how SFVCs are understood. Enquiring African food value chain actors allows gathering valuable insights into their perception of sustainability, which characteristics of sustainable food value chains they prioritize, and which obstacles to a sustainable transformation they identify. By means of a Q-methodology involving interviews with 33 Kenyan respondents, four perspectives were distinguished. The first perspective, “economic productivity and growth,” prioritizes economic growth and has only limited attention to the social dimension of sustainability. The second perspective, “food security and food availability,” believes that ensuring food security should be the key goal of SFVCs. The third perspective, “environment first,” is dedicated to the environmental dimension of sustainability; the perspective implies that protecting natural resources is the primary way to sustain this level of production. The fourth perspective, “transformative knowledge,” entails that by innovating and sharing knowledge, food value chains can become more sustainable in different areas. Overall, this study provides reliable insights into how Kenyan food value chain actors perceive sustainability in their sector and which elements they believe should be prioritized when rethinking food systems. The study results are valuable for policy-making to further define an SFVC in Kenya and to pave the way for a sustainable transformation of the food sector in developing countries. |
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Wos |
001063371200001 |
Publication Date |
2023-09-11 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2190-6483 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:199200 |
Serial |
9210 |
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| Author |
Finizola e Silva, M.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Climate-Smart Agriculture in the Northeast of Brazil: An Integrated Assessment of the Aquaponics Technology |
Type |
A1 Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Sustainability |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sustainability-Basel |
| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
3734 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal Article; aquaponics; Aquaponova; Brazil; semi-arid region; food insecurity; cost–benefit analysis; socio-economic approach; climate-smart agriculture; Engineering Management (ENM) ; |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study is to determine if aquaponic systems can reduce food insecurity in the semi-arid regions of Brazil and generate income for the beneficiaries. Aquaponics is a potentially sustainable way to produce food based on gardening, hydroponics and aquaculture. A case study, based on a project called Aquaponova, was developed. The aquaponic systems currently used in the project are non-commercial and designed for households with limited resources. The data based on six existing systems within this project were used to compare the costs and the benefits. The cost–benefit analysis covers four scenarios and three financing options. The results show that aquaponic systems have a large potential and can reduce food insecurity in semi-arid regions while generating income for the beneficiaries. Even if the system only produces 40% of the total estimated production, the system will still be feasible. However, the low opportunity cost of labour is an essential factor for obtaining these positive results. Moreover, the social benefits, such as a community spirit and the health benefits of the system, should not be underestimated. |
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Wos |
000537476200232 |
Publication Date |
2020-05-05 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2071-1050 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.9 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
We would like to express our gratitude to Francisco Fechine Borges who introduced Maíra Finizola e Silva the basics of aquaponics and gave her the opportunity to base her research on the data from the Aquaponova project. We would also like to thank the participants of the 2nd LA SDEWES conference in Buenos Aires (9–12 February 2020) for the useful comments and suggestions. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.9; 2020 IF: 1.789 |
| Call Number |
ENM @ enm @c:irua:170074 |
Serial |
6382 |
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| Author |
Finizola e Silva, M.; Cools, J.; Cools, J.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
A systematic review identifying the drivers and barriers to the adoption of climate-smart agriculture by smallholder farmers in Africa |
Type |
Administrative Services |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Frontiers in environmental economics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
3 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1356335-14 |
| Keywords |
Administrative Services; A3 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Climate change impact, food security concerns, and greenhouse gas emissions are pressuring agricultural production systems in developing countries. There is a need for a shift toward sustainable food systems. One of the concepts introduced to drive this shift is climate-smart agriculture (CSA), endorsed by international organizations to address multifaceted challenges. Despite widespread attention and support, the adoption of CSA among African farmers remains low. This systematic literature review aims to shed light on the factors influencing CSA adoption amongst African farmers. Within the articles identified as relevant, over 50 CSA practices and more than 40 factors influencing CSA adoption were distinguished. These influencing factors can be categorized as personal, farm- related, financial, environmental, and informational. The focus of this review is to identify and explain the overall impact (positive, negative, or mixed) of these factors on CSA adoption. Overall, many factors result in mixed effects, only some factors have an unambiguous positive or negative effect on CSA adoption. For instance, educational level emerges as a key personal factor, positively impacting CSA adoption, along with positive influences from farmers’ experience and farm size among farm-related factors. Financial factors reveal distinct patterns, with income from farming and access to credit positively influencing adoption, while off-farm income exhibits a negative effect. Environmental factors, though less researched, indicate positive impacts related to changes in rainfall patterns, temperature, and droughts. Lastly, informational factors consistently exhibit a positive effect on CSA adoption, with training, access to extension, group memberships, climate information, and CSA awareness playing crucial roles. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers seeking to enhance CSA adoption in Africa, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted dynamics at play. |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
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Publication Date |
2024-04-03 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:205017 |
Serial |
9233 |
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| Author |
Filippousi, M.; Turner, S.; Leus, K.; Siafaka, P.I.; Tseligka, E.D.; Vandichel, M.; Nanaki, S.G.; Vizirianakis, I.S.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Van Der Voort, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Biocompatible Zr-based nanoscale MOFs coated with modified poly(epsilon-caprolactone) as anticancer drug carriers |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
International journal of pharmaceutics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int J Pharmaceut |
| Volume |
509 |
Issue |
509 |
Pages |
208-218 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanoscale Zr-based metal organic frameworks (MOFs) UiO-66 and UiO-67 were studied as potential anticancer drug delivery vehicles. Two model drugs were used, hydrophobic paclitaxel and hydrophilic cisplatin, and were adsorbed onto/into the nano MOFs (NMOFs). The drug loaded MOFs were further encapsulated inside a modified poly(epsilon-caprolactone) with d-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate polymeric matrix, in the form of microparticles, in order to prepare sustained release formulations and to reduce the drug toxicity. The drugs physical state and release rate was studied at 37 degrees C using Simulated Body Fluid. It was found that the drug release depends on the interaction between the MOFs and the drugs while the controlled release rates can be attributed to the microencapsulated formulations. The in vitro antitumor activity was assessed using HSC-3 (human oral squamous carcinoma; head and neck) and U-87 MG (human glioblastoma grade IV; astrocytoma) cancer cells. Cytotoxicity studies for both cell lines showed that the polymer coated, drug loaded MOFs exhibited better anticancer activity compared to free paclitaxel and cisplatin solutions at different concentrations. |
| Address |
EMAT, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
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Editor |
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| Language |
English |
Wos |
000378949800022 |
Publication Date |
2016-05-27 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0378-5173 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.649 |
Times cited |
37 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
This work is performed within the framework of the IAP-P7/05. S.T. Gratefully acknowledges the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO). K.L. acknowledges the financial support from the Ghent University BOF postdoctoral grant 01P06813T and UGent GOA Grant 01G00710. |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.649 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:134039 |
Serial |
4088 |
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| Author |
Filippousi, M.; Turner, S.; Katsikini, M.; Pinakidou, F.; Zamboulis, D.; Pavlidou, E.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Direct observation and structural characterization of natural and metal ion-exchanged HEU-type zeolites |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
| Volume |
210 |
Issue |
210 |
Pages |
185-193 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The atomic structure of natural HEU-type zeolite and two ion-exchanged variants of the zeolite, Ag+ (Ag-HEU) and Zn2+ (Zn-HEU) ion exchanged HEU-type zeolites, are investigated using advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques in combination with X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure measurements. In both ion-exchanged materials, loading of the natural HEU zeolite is confirmed. Using low-voltage, aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy at low-dose conditions, the local crystal structure of natural HEU-type zeolite is determined and the interaction of the ion-exchanged natural zeolites with the Ag+ and Zn2+ ions is studied. In the case of Ag-HEU, the presence of Ag+ ions and clusters at extra-framework sites as well as Ag nanoparticles has been confirmed. The Ag nanoparticles are preferentially positioned at the zeolite surface. For Zn-HEU, no large Zn(O) nanopartides are present, instead, the HEU channels are evidenced to be decorated by small Zn(O) clusters. (c) 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Wos |
000353733300024 |
Publication Date |
2015-02-13 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1387-1811; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
246791 Countatoms; Iap-Pai; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.615; 2015 IF: 3.453 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:126006 |
Serial |
715 |
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| Author |
Filippousi, M.; Siafaka, P.I.; Amanatiadou, E.P.; Nanaki, S.G.; Nerantzaki, M.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Vizirianakis, I.S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Modified chitosan coated mesoporous strontium hydroxyapatite nanorods as drug carriers |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry B : materials for biology and medicine |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem B |
| Volume |
3 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
5991-6000 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Mesoporous strontium hydroxyapatite (SrHAp) nanorods (NRs) have been successfully synthesized using a simple and efficient chemical route, i.e. the hydrothermal method. Structural and morphological characterization of the as-synthesized SrHAp NRs have been performed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). TEM and HAADF-STEM measurements of the NRs reveal the coexistence of longer and shorter particles with the length ranging from 50 nm to 400 nm and a diameter of about 20-40 nm. Electron tomography measurements of the NRs allow us to better visualize the mesopores and their facets. Two model drugs, hydrophobic risperidone and hydrophilic pramipexole, were loaded into the SrHAp NRs. These nanorods were coated using a modified chitosan (CS) with poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA), in order to encapsulate the drug-loaded SrHAp nanoparticles and reduce the cytotoxicity of the loaded materials. The drug release from neat and encapsulated SrHAp NRs mainly depends on the drug hydrophilicity. Importantly, although neat SrHAp nanorods exhibit some cytotoxicity against Caco-2 cells, the Cs-g-PHEMA-SrHAp drug-loaded nanorods show an acceptable cytocompatibility. |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
Editor |
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| Language |
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Wos |
000358065100009 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-10 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2050-750X;2050-7518; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.543 |
Times cited |
24 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.543; 2015 IF: 4.726 |
| Call Number |
c:irua:127131 |
Serial |
2161 |
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| Author |
Filippousi, M.; Papadimitriou, S.A.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Pavlidou, E.; Angelakeris, M.; Zamboulis, D.; Tian, H.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Novel coreshell magnetic nanoparticles for Taxol encapsulation in biodegradable and biocompatible block copolymers : preparation, characterization and release properties |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
International journal of pharmaceutics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int J Pharmaceut |
| Volume |
448 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
221-230 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Theranostic polymeric nanocarriers loaded with anticancer drug Taxol and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanocrystals have been developed for possible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use and cancer therapy. Multifunctional nanocarriers with a coreshell structure have been prepared by coating superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles with block copolymer of poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(propylene succinate) with variable molecular weights of the hydrophobic block poly(prolylene succinate). The multifunctional polymer nano-vehicles were prepared using a nanoprecipitation method. Scanning transmission electron microscopy revealed the encapsulation of magnetic nanoparticles inside the polymeric matrix. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy mapping allowed us to determine the presence of the different material ingredients in a quantitative way. The diameter of the nanoparticles is below 250 nm yielding satisfactory encapsulation efficiency. The nanoparticles exhibit a biphasic drug release pattern in vitro over 15 days depending on the molecular weight of the hydrophobic part of the polymer matrix. These new systems where anti-cancer therapeutics like Taxol and iron oxide nanoparticles (IOs) are co-encapsulated into new facile polymeric nanoparticles, could be addressed as potential multifunctional vehicles for simultaneous drug delivery and targeting imaging as well as real time monitoring of therapeutic effects. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000319052000026 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-21 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0378-5173; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.649 |
Times cited |
29 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.649; 2013 IF: 3.785 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107348 |
Serial |
2374 |
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Filippousi, M.; Angelakeris, M.; Katsikini, M.; Paloura, E.; Efthimiopoulos, I.; Wang, Y.; Zamboulis, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Surfactant effects on the structural and magnetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
| Volume |
118 |
Issue |
29 |
Pages |
16209-16217 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Iron oxide nanoparticles were prepared using the simplest and most efficient chemical route, the coprecipitation, in the absence and the presence of three different and widely used surfactants. The purpose of this study is to investigate the possible influence of the different surfactants on the structure and therefore on the magnetic properties of the iron oxide nanoparticles. Thus, different techniques were employed in order to elucidate the composition and structure of the magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. By combining transmission electron microscopy with X-ray powder diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure measurements, we were able to determine and confirm the crystal structure of the constituent iron oxides. The magnetic properties were investigated by measuring the hysteresis loops where the surfactant influence on their collective magnetic behavior and subsequent AC magnetic hyperthermia response is apparent. The results indicate that the produced iron oxide nanoparticles may be considered as good candidates for biomedical applications in hyperthermia treatments because of their high heating capacity exhibited under an alternating magnetic field, which is sufficient to provoke damage to the cancer cells. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000339540700073 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-04 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
47 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
European Research Council under the seventh Framework Program (FP7); ERC Grant No. 246791 – COUNTATOMS; IAP-AIP functional Supramolecular structure IUAP P7/05 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.536; 2014 IF: 4.772 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118129 |
Serial |
3398 |
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Filippousi, M.; Altantzis, T.; Stefanou, G.; Betsiou, M.; Bikiaris, D.N.; Angelakeris, M.; Pavlidou, E.; Zamboulis, D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Polyhedral iron oxide coreshell nanoparticles in a biodegradable polymeric matrix : preparation, characterization and application in magnetic particle hyperthermia and drug delivery |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
RSC advances |
Abbreviated Journal |
Rsc Adv |
| Volume |
3 |
Issue |
46 |
Pages |
24367-24377 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Polyhedral magnetic iron oxide nanocrystals with multiple facets have been embedded in biocompatible and biodegradable polymeric matrices in order to study their structural, magnetic features and alternating-current (AC) magnetic heating efficiency. The encapsulation of iron oxide nanoparticles into a polymer matrix was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy and further corroborated by high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). HAADF-STEM tomography proved that the iron oxide nanocrystals consist of well-defined polyhedral structures with multiple facets. The magnetic features were found to be in good agreement with the structural and morphological features and are maintained even after encapsulation. Furthermore, the magnetic nanoparticles inside these matrices may be considered as good candidates for biomedical applications in hyperthermia treatments because of their high heating capacity exhibited under an alternating magnetic field. The anticancer Taxol drug was encapsulated in these nanoparticles and its physical state and release rate at 37 and 42 °C was studied. |
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Wos |
000326745100068 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-07 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2046-2069; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.108 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Countatoms; IAP |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.108; 2013 IF: 3.708 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111395 |
Serial |
2671 |
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| Author |
Filinov, A.V.; Riva, C.; Peeters, F.M.; Lozovik, Y.E.; Bonitz, M. |
| Title |
Influence of well-width fluctuations on the binding energy of excitons, charged excitons, and biexcitons in GaAs-based quantum wells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
70 |
Issue |
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Pages |
035323,1-13 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
Editor |
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Wos |
000222996700086 |
Publication Date |
2004-07-28 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
77 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2004 IF: 3.075 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69389 |
Serial |
1661 |
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Filinov, A.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Riva, C.; Lozovik, Y.E.; Bonitz, M. |
| Title |
Exciton molecules in quantum wells : influence of the well width fluctuations |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Few-body systems
T2 – 3rd International Workshop on Dynamics and Structure of Critically, Stable Quantum Few-Body Systems, SEP 01-05, 2003, Trento, ITALY |
Abbreviated Journal |
Few-Body Syst |
| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
1-3 |
Pages |
149-154 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
The influence of the well width fluctuations on the dependence of the binding energy of excitonic complexes in quantum wells is studied by using the path-integral Monte-Carlo technique. The results are compared with available experimental data and a good agreement is found. |
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Place of Publication |
Wien |
Editor |
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Wos |
000222009500025 |
Publication Date |
2004-05-18 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0177-7963;1432-5411; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
0.877 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 0.877; 2004 IF: 1.948 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103232 |
Serial |
1113 |
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Filez, M.; Redekop, E.A.; Poelman, H.; Galvita, V.V.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Detavernier, C.; Marin, G.B. |
| Title |
One-pot synthesis of Pt catalysts based on layered double hydroxides: an application in propane dehydrogenation |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Catalysis science & technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Catal Sci Technol |
| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1863-1869 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Simple methods for producing noble metal catalysts with well-defined active sites and improved performance are highly desired in the chemical industry. However, the development of such methods still presents a formidable synthetic challenge. Here, we demonstrate a one-pot synthesis route for the controlled production of bimetallic Pt–In catalysts based on the single-step formation of Mg,Al,Pt,In-containing layered double hydroxides (LDHs). Besides their simple synthesis, these Pt–In catalysts exhibit superior propane dehydrogenation activity compared to their multi-step synthesized analogs. The presented material serves as a showcase for the one-pot synthesis of a broader class of LDH-derived mono- and multimetallic Pt catalysts. The compositional flexibility provided by LDH materials can pave the way towards highperforming Pt-based catalysts with tunable physicochemical properties. |
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000372172800031 |
Publication Date |
2015-10-23 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
2044-4753 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.773 |
Times cited |
12 |
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| Notes |
This work was supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO: G.0209.11), the ‘Long Term Structural Methusalem Funding by the Flemish Government’, the IAP 7/05 Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian State – Belgian Science Policy, and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen) by supplying financing of beam time at the DUBBLE beamline of the ESRF and travel costs and a post-doctoral fellowship for S. T. The authors acknowledge the assistance from the DUBBLE (XAS campaign 26-01-979) and SuperXAS staff (Proposal 20131191). E. A. Redekop acknowledges the Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship granted by the European Commission (Grant Agreement No. 301703). The authors also express their gratitude to O. Janssens for performing ex situ XRD characterization. |
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Most recent IF: 5.773 |
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c:irua:133167 |
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4057 |
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Filez, M.; Redekop, E.A.; Galvita, V.V.; Poelman, H.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bell, A.T.; Marin, G.B. |
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The role of hydrogen during Pt-Ga nanocatalyst formation |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Physical chemistry, chemical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
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18 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
3234-3243 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Hydrogen plays an essential role during the in situ assembly of tailored catalytic materials, and serves as key ingredient in multifarious chemical reactions promoted by these catalysts. Despite intensive debate for several decades, the existence and nature of hydrogen-involved mechanisms – such as hydrogen-spillover, surface migration – have not been unambiguously proven and elucidated up to date. Here, Pt-Ga alloy formation is used as a probe reaction to study the behavior and atomic transport of H and Ga, starting from Pt nanoparticles on hydrotalcite-derived Mg(Ga)(Al)Ox supports. In situ XANES spectroscopy, time-resolved TAP kinetic experiments, HAADF-STEM imaging and EDX mapping are combined to probe Pt, Ga and H in a series of H2 reduction experiments up to 650 degrees C. Mg(Ga)(Al)Ox by itself dissociates hydrogen, but these dissociated hydrogen species do not induce significant reduction of Ga3+ cations in the support. Only in the presence of Pt, partial reduction of Ga3+ into Gadelta+ is observed, suggesting that different reaction mechanisms dominate for Pt- and Mg(Ga)(Al)Ox-dissociated hydrogen species. This partial reduction of Ga3+ is made possible by Pt-dissociated H species which spillover onto non-reducible Mg(Al)Ox or partially reducible Mg(Ga)(Al)Ox and undergo long-range transport over the support surface. Moderately mobile Gadelta+Ox migrates towards Pt clusters, where Gadelta+ is only fully reduced to Ga0 on condition of immediate stabilization inside Pt-Ga alloyed nanoparticles. |
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Laboratory for Chemical Technology (LCT), Ghent University, Technologiepark 914, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium. hilde.poelman@ugent.be |
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English |
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000369506000106 |
Publication Date |
2016-01-04 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1463-9076 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
10 |
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| Notes |
This work was supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO: G.0209.11), the ‘Long Term Structural Methusalem Funding by the Flemish Government’, the IAP 7/05 Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian State – Belgian Science Policy, and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen) in supplying financing of beam time at the DUBBLE beam line of the ESRF and travel costs and a postdoctoral fellowship for S.T. The authors acknowledge the assistance from D. Banerjee (XAS campaign 26-01-979) at DUBBLE. E. A. Redekop acknowledges the Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship granted by the European Commission (Grant Agreement No. 301703). The authors also express their gratitude to V. Bliznuk for acquisition of the TEM images. |
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Most recent IF: 4.123 |
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c:irua:132315 |
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4000 |
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Filez, M.; Poelman, H.; Redekop, E.A.; Galvita, V.V.; Alexopoulos, K.; Meledina, M.; Ramachandran, R.K.; Dendooven, J.; Detavernier, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Safonova, O.V.; Nachtegaal, M.; Weckhuysen, B.M.; Marin, G.B. |
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Kinetics of lifetime changes in bimetallic nanocatalysts revealed by quick X-ray absorption spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
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57 |
Issue |
38 |
Pages |
12430-12434 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Alloyed metal nanocatalysts are of environmental and economic importance in a plethora of chemical technologies. During the catalyst lifetime, supported alloy nanoparticles undergo dynamic changes which are well-recognized but still poorly understood. High-temperature O-2-H-2 redox cycling was applied to mimic the lifetime changes in model Pt13In9 nanocatalysts, while monitoring the induced changes by insitu quick X-ray absorption spectroscopy with one-second resolution. The different reaction steps involved in repeated Pt13In9 segregation-alloying are identified and kinetically characterized at the single-cycle level. Over longer time scales, sintering phenomena are substantiated and the intraparticle structure is revealed throughout the catalyst lifetime. The insitu time-resolved observation of the dynamic habits of alloyed nanoparticles and their kinetic description can impact catalysis and other fields involving (bi)metallic nanoalloys. |
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Weinheim |
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000444225100038 |
Publication Date |
2018-08-03 |
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1433-7851; 0570-0833 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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; M.F. acknowledges a European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement (No. 748563). E.A.R acknowledges the Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship granted by the European Commission (No. 301703). This work was supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (G.0209.11), the “Long Term Structural Methusalem Funding by the Flemish Government”. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7 /2007-2013) under grant agreement No. 312284 (CALIPSO). We thanks the Swiss Light Source for providing beamtime at the SuperXAS beamline. ; |
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Most recent IF: 11.994 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153633 |
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5111 |
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Filez, M.; Feng, J.-Y.; Minjauw, M.M.; Solano, E.; Poonkottil, N.; Van Daele, M.; Ramachandran, R.K.; Li, C.; Bals, S.; Poelman, H.; Detavernier, C.; Dendooven, J.; Filez, M.; Minjauw, M.; Solano, E.; Poonkottil, N.; Li, C.; Bals, S.; Dendooven, J. |
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Shuffling atomic layer deposition gas sequences to modulate bimetallic thin films and nanoparticle properties |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Atomic layer deposition (ALD) typically employs metal precursors and co-reactant pulses to deposit thin films in a layer-by-layer fashion. While conventional ABAB-type ALD sequences implement only two functionalities, namely, a metal source and ligand exchange agent, additional functionalities have emerged, including etching and reduction agents. Herein, we construct gas-phase sequences-coined as ALD+-with complex-ities reaching beyond the classic ABAB-type ALD by freely combining multiple functionalities within irregular pulse schemes, e.g., ABCADC. The possibilities of such combinations are explored as a smart strategy to tailor bimetallic thin films and nanoparticle (NP) properties. By doing so, we demonstrate that bimetallic thin films can be tailored with target thickness and through the full compositional range, while the morphology can be flexibly modulated from thin films to NPs by shuI 1ing the pulse sequence. These complex pulse schemes are expected to be broadly applicable but are here explored for Pd-Ru bimetallic thin films and NPs. |
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000823205700001 |
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2022-06-29 |
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0897-4756; 1520-5002 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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This research was funded by the Research Foundation, Flanders (FWO) , and the Special Research Fund BOF of Ghent University (GOA 01G01019) . M.F. and M.M.M. acknowledge the FWO for a postdoctoral research fellowship (1280621N) . N.P. acknowledges the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skiodowska-Curie grant agreement no. 765378. For the GISAXS measurements, the author s received funding from the European Community's Transnational Access Program CALIPSOplus. E.S. acknowledges the Spanish project RTI2018-093996-B-C32 MICINN/FEDER funds. Air Liquide is acknowledged for supporting this research. The authors acknowledge SOLEIL for the provision of synchrotron radiation facilities and would like to thank Dr. Alessandro Coati for assistance in using beamline SiXS. The GIWAXS experiments were performed at NCD-SWEET beamline at ALBA Synchrotron with the collaboration of ALBA staff . |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:189541 |
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8928 |
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Figuerola, A.; van Huis, M.; Zanella, M.; Genovese, A.; Marras, S.; Falqui, A.; Zandbergen, H.W.; Cingolani, R.; Manna, L. |
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Epitaxial CdSe-Au nanocrystal heterostructures by thermal annealing |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
| Volume |
10 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
3028-3036 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Washington |
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000280728900049 |
Publication Date |
2010-07-16 |
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1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
112 |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2010 IF: 12.219 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83995 |
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1069 |
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Figuerola, A.; Franchini, I.R.; Fiore, A.; Mastria, R.; Falqui, A.; Bertoni, G.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kudera, S.; Cingolani, R.; Manna, L. |
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End-to-end assembly of shape-controlled nanocrystals via a nanowelding approach mediated by gold domains |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
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21 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
550-554 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Welding nanocrystals for assembly: The welding of Au domains grown on the tips of shape-controlled cadmium chalcogenide colloidal nanocrystals is used as a strategy for their assembly. Iodine-induced coagulation of selectively grown Au domains leads to assemblies such as flowerlike structures based on bullet-shaped nanocrystals, linear and cross-linked chains of nanorods, and globular networks with tetrapods as building blocks. |
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Weinheim |
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Publication Date |
2008-11-14 |
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0935-9648; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
110 |
Open Access |
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Esteem 026019; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: 8.379 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75960 |
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1037 |
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Ferroni, M.; Carotta, M.C.; Guidi, V.; Martinelli, G.; Ronconi, F.; Richard, O.; van Dyck, D.; van Landuyt, J. |
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Structural characterization of Nb-TiO2 nanosized thick-films for gas sensing application |
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P1 Proceeding |
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2000 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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68 |
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1-3 |
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140-145 |
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P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Pure and Nb-doped TiO2 thick-films were prepared by screen-printing, starting from nanosized powders. Grain growth and crystalline phase modification occurred as consequence of firing at high temperature. It has been shown that niobium addition inhibits grain coarsening and hinders anatase-to-rutile phase transition. These semiconducting films exhibited n-type behavior, while Nb acted as donor-dopant. Gas measurements demonstrated that the films are suitable for CO or NO2 sensing. Microstructural characterization by electron microscopy and differential thermal analysis (DTA) highlights the dependence of gas-sensing behavior on film's properties. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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000089218000022 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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0925-4005; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
51 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2000 IF: 1.470 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95167 |
Serial |
3223 |
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