“In vivo investigation of the distribution and the local speciation of selenium in Allium cepa L. by means of microscopic X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectroscopy and confocal microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis”. Bulska E, Wysocka IA, Wierzbicka MH, Proost K, Janssens K, Falkenberg G, Analytical chemistry 78, 7616 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC060380S
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 6.32
Times cited: 56
DOI: 10.1021/AC060380S
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“X-ray spectrometry”. Szalóki I, Osán J, Van Grieken RE, Analytical chemistry 78, 4069 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC060688J
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC060688J
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“Quantitative determination of low-Z elements in single atmospheric particles on boron substrates by automated scanning electron microscopy: energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry”. Choël M, Deboudt K, Osán J, Flament P, Van Grieken R, Analytical chemistry 77, 5686 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC050739X
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC050739X
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“Ultra-thin window electron probe microanalysis of suspended particles in tributaries of Lake Baikal, Siberia”. Semenov MY, Spolnik Z, Granina L, Van Grieken R, International journal of environmental analytical chemistry 85, 377 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1080/03067310500053944
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1080/03067310500053944
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“Three-dimensional trace element analysis by confocal X-ray microfluorescence imaging”. Vincze L, Vekemans B, Brenker FE, Falkenberg G, Rickers K, Somogyi A, Kersten M, Adams F, Analytical chemistry 76, 6786 (2004). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC049274L
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC049274L
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“X-ray spectrometry”. Szalóki I, Osán J, Van Grieken RE, Analytical chemistry 76, 3445 (2004). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC0400820
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC0400820
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“An expert system for chemical speciation of individual particles using low-Z particle electron probe X-ray microanalysis data”. Ro C-U, Kim HK, Van Grieken R, Analytical chemistry 76, 1322 (2004). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC035149I
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC035149I
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“Speciation of aerosols by combining bulk ion chromatography and thin-window electron probe micro analysis”. Eyckmans K, de Hoog J, van der Auwera L, Van Grieken R, International journal of environmental analytical chemistry 83, 777 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1080/0306731031000118934
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1080/0306731031000118934
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“A Monte Carlo program for quantitative electron-induced x-ray analysis of individual particles”. Ro C-U, Osán J, Szalóki I, de Hoog J, Worobiec A, Van Grieken R, Analytical chemistry 75, 851 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC025973R
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC025973R
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“A Monte Carlo model for studying the microheterogeneity of trace elements in reference materials by means of synchrotron microscopic X-ray fluorescence”. Kempenaers L, Janssens K, Vincze L, Vekemans B, Somogyi A, Drakopoulos M, Simionovici AS, Adams F, Analytical chemistry 74, 5017 (2002). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC025662G
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 6.32
Times cited: 21
DOI: 10.1021/AC025662G
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“Airborne particles in the Miyagi Museum of Art in Sendai, Japan, studied by electron probe X-ray microanalysis and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis”. Injuk J, Osán J, Van Grieken R, Tsuji K, Analytical sciences : the international journal of the Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry 18, 561 (2002). http://doi.org/10.2116/ANALSCI.18.561
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.2116/ANALSCI.18.561
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“X-ray spectrometry”. Szalóki I, Török SB, Injuk J, Van Grieken RE, Analytical chemistry 74, 2895 (2002). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC020241K
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC020241K
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“Quantitative trace element analysis of individual fly ash particles by means of X-ray microfluorescence”. Vincze L, Somogyi A, Osán J, Vekemans B, Török S, Janssens K, Adams F, Analytical chemistry 74, 1128 (2002). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC010789B
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 6.32
Times cited: 44
DOI: 10.1021/AC010789B
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“Leaching of nutrients and trace metals from aerosol samples: a comparison between a re-circulation and an ultrasound system”. Eyckmans K, Zhang J, de Hoog J, Joos P, Van Grieken R, International journal of environmental analytical chemistry 80, 227 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1080/03067310108044372
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1080/03067310108044372
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“Heterogeneity assessment in individual CaCO3-CaSO4 particles using ultrathin window electron probe X-ray microanalysis”. Ro C-U, Oh K-Y, Osán J, de Hoog J, Worobiec A, Van Grieken R, Analytical chemistry 73, 4574 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC010438X
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC010438X
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“Micro-heterogeneity study of trace elements in BCR CRM 680 by means of synchrotron micro-XRF”. Kempenaers L, de Koster C, van Borm W, Janssens K, Fresenius' journal of analytical chemistry 369, 733 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1007/S002160000679
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Times cited: 15
DOI: 10.1007/S002160000679
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“X-ray spectrometry”. Török SB, Van Grieken RE, Analytical chemistry 64r, 180 (1992)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“Assessing the molecular weight of a conducting polymer by grazing emission XRF”. Blockhuys F, Claes M, Van Grieken R, Geise HJ, Analytical chemistry 72, 3366 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC990877K
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC990877K
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“X-ray spectrometry”. Szalóki I, Török SB, Ro C-U, Injuk J, Van Grieken RE, Analytical chemistry 72, 211 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1021/A1000018H
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/A1000018H
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“Grazing-exit particle-induced X-ray emission analysis with extremely low background”. Tsuji K, Spolnik Z, Wagatsuma K, Van Grieken RE, Vis RD, Analytical chemistry 71, 5033 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC990568U
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC990568U
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“Grazing exit electron probe microanalysis for surface and particle analysis”. Tsuji K, Wagatsuma K, Nullens R, Van Grieken RE, Analytical chemistry 71, 2497 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC990075P
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC990075P
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“Determination of low-Z elements in individual environmental particles using windowless EPMA”. Ro C-U, Osán J, Van Grieken R, Analytical chemistry 71, 1521 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1021/AC981070F
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1021/AC981070F
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“Performance of total reflection and grazing emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the determination of trace metals in drinking water in relation to other analytical techniques”. Hołynska B, Olko M, Ostachowicz B, Ostachowicz J, Wegrzynek D, Claes M, Van Grieken R, de Bokx P, Kump P, Necemer M, Fresenius' journal of analytical chemistry 362, 294 (1998). http://doi.org/10.1007/S002160051077
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1007/S002160051077
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“X-ray spectrometry”. Török S, Labar J, Schmeling M, Van Grieken R, Analytical chemistry 70, 495r (1998)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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“A 96-well LED array for multiplexed photoelectrochemical detection of nucleic acids”. Thiruvottriyur Shanmugam S, Steijlen A, Laurijssen D, Campos R, Steckel J, Daems W, Bassini S, Daems E, De Wael K, Analytical chemistry 96, 15091 (2024). http://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.ANALCHEM.4C01998
Abstract: Photoelectrochemical detection of nucleic acid-based cancer biomarkers offers opportunities for highly sensitive, selective, and fast quantitative detection using low-cost measurement instruments. In order to establish itself as a standard method for identifying and quantifying nucleic acids, we have developed a multiplexing strategy using LED technology for photoelectrochemical detection in 96 samples simultaneously. A dedicated setup based on the 96-well plate configuration with a custom-made 96-well LED array was developed. Subsequently, a proof-of-concept study was performed for three miRNAs that are associated with prostate cancer, i.e., miRNA-141, miRNA-145, and miRNA-375. First, measurements with photosensitizer chlorin e6 and redox reporter hydroquinone free in solution proved the proper functioning of the multiplexed detection. Second, the photoelectrochemical detection of the three miRNAs at 24 nM levels was successfully demonstrated. Thereafter, linear calibration curves (R2 > 0.9 for all analytes) were made with plasma spiked with 8–500 pM miRNA. This work presents the first system for multiplexed high-throughput photoelectrochemical detection, allowing it potentially to become a cost-effective and faster alternative to RT-qPCR and gene sequencing techniques in the future.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Co-Design of Cyber-Physical Systems (Cosys-Lab); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)
Impact Factor: 7.4
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.ANALCHEM.4C01998
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“Electrochemical classification of benzodiazepines : a comprehensive approach combining insights from voltammetry and liquid chromatography –, mass spectrometry”. Schram J, Parrilla M, Sleegers N, Slosse A, Van Durme F, van Nuijs ALN, De Wael K, Talanta : the international journal of pure and applied analytical chemistry 279, 126623 (2024). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.TALANTA.2024.126623
Abstract: The growing non-medical use of benzodiazepines (BZs) has led to the emergence of counterfeit BZ pills and new psycho-active substances (NPS) in the BZ class on the illicit market. Comprehensive analytical methods for BZ identification are required to allow law enforcement, first aid responders and drug-checking services to analyze a variety of sample types and contents to make timely decisions on the spot. In this work, the electrochemical behavior of diazepam (DZ), clonazepam (CZ) and alprazolam (AP) is studied on graphite screen-printed electrodes, both with and without dissolved oxygen in the solution, to link their redox signals to their chemical structure. After elucidation of their reduction mechanisms using liquid chromatography coupled to highresolution mass spectrometry, three structural classes (Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3) were defined, each with different redox centers and electrochemical behavior. Subsequently, 22 confiscated pills containing 14 different BZs were correctly assigned to these three structural classes, with the deoxygenated conditions displaying the highest class selectivity. Finally, the three classes were successfully detected after being spiked into five alcoholic beverages in the context of drug-facilitated sexual assault. For analysis in red wine, which complicated the analysis by interfering with Class 1, a dual test strategy in pH 2 and pH 7 was proposed for accurate detection. Its rapid measurements, broad scope and lack of interference from diluents or colors makes this method a promising approach for aiding various services in combating problematic BZ use.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Toxicological Centre; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)
Impact Factor: 6.1
DOI: 10.1016/J.TALANTA.2024.126623
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“Selecting optimal carbon inks for fabricating high-performance screen-printed electrodes for diverse electroanalytical applications”. Barich H, Voet O, Sleegers N, Schram J, Montiel FN, Beltran V, Nuyts G, De Wael K, Journal of electroanalytical chemistry : an international journal devoted to all aspects of electrode kynetics, interfacial structure, properties of electrolytes, colloid and biological electrochemistry. 971, 118585 (2024). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.JELECHEM.2024.118585
Abstract: Carbon-based screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) are extensively employed in electrochemistry due to their reproducibility, low-cost production, disposability and versatility. It is commonly accepted that batch to batch variations may occur due to variations in the ink formulation or the use of a different ink to print the electrodes. In this paper, three different commercial carbon-based inks (DuPont, Loctite and SunChemical) were used to manufacture SPEs, referred to respectively as Dup-SPE, Loc-SPE and Sun-SPE, using a semi-automated screen-printing technology. This study focuses on evaluating the quality, characteristics and electrochemical performance of the fabricated SPEs. Furthermore, the study aimed to investigate potential correlations between the ink composition and the nature of different target molecules, as well as their electroanalytical responses. Specifically, phenolic compounds and cocaine cutting agents are tested in alkaline conditions, while benzodiazepines and cephalosporine antibiotics are investigated in acidic media using square wave voltammetry (SWV). This aims to extract insights for the proper selection of inks and SPEs in both conditions. Additionally, a scan rate study of cephalosporine antibiotics using linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) is performed confirming the ion-exchange polymer layer on the electrode surface of Loc-SPE, which impact surface and electrochemical properties, leading to drawbacks in alkaline SWV sensing, but strategic benefits in reductive sensing resulting in an enhanced selective detection of specific targets. The insights on ink-specific influences on the surface and electrochemical properties of the SPEs obtained, may be useful for facilitating the electrode selection in diverse electrochemical applications, emphasizing the critical role of ink composition in achieving desired sensing capabilities.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp engineering, PhotoElectroChemistry & Sensing (A-PECS)
Impact Factor: 4.5
DOI: 10.1016/J.JELECHEM.2024.118585
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“Combined macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF) and pulse phase thermography (PPT) imaging for the technical study of panel paintings”. Deleu N, Hillen M, Steenackers G, Borms G, Janssens K, Van der Stighelen K, Van der Snickt G, Talanta : the international journal of pure and applied analytical chemistry 270, 125533 (2024). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.TALANTA.2023.125533
Abstract: Museum staff usually relies on a proven combination of X-ray radiography (XRR) and infrared reflectography (IRR) to study paintings in a non-destructive manner. In the last decades, however, the research toolbox of heritage scientists has expanded considerably, with a prime example being macro X-ray fluorescence (MA-XRF), producing element-specific images. The goal of this article is to illustrate the added value of augmenting MA-XRF with pulse phase thermography (PPT), a variant of active infrared thermographic imaging (IRT), which is an innovative diagnostic method that is able to reveal variations between or in materials, based on a different response to minor fluctuations in temperature when irradiated with optical radiation. By examining three 16thand 17th-century panel paintings we assess the extent in which combined MA-XRF and PPT contributes to a better understanding of two commonly encountered interventions to panel paintings: (a) Anstuckungen (enlargement of the panel) or (b) substitutions (replacement of part of the panel). Yielding information from different depths of the painting, these two techniques proved highly complementary with IRR and XRR, expanding the understanding of the build-up, genesis, and material history of the paintings. While MA-XRF documented the interventions to the wooden substrate indirectly by revealing variations in painting materials, paint handling and/ or layer sequence between the original part and the extended or replaced planks, PPT proved beneficial for the study of the wooden support itself, by providing a clear image of the wood structure quasi-free of distortion by the superimposed paint or cradling. XRR, on the other hand, revealed other features from the wood structure, not visible with PPT, and allowed looking through the wooden panels, revealing e.g. the dowels used for joining the planks. Additionally, IRR visualised dissimilarities in the underdrawings. In this way, the results indicate that PPT has the potential to become an acknowledged add-on to the expanding set of imaging methods for paintings, especially when used in combination with MA-XRF, IRR and XRR.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Art; Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS)
Impact Factor: 6.1
DOI: 10.1016/J.TALANTA.2023.125533
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“Dual microfluidic sensor system for enriched electrochemical profiling and identification of illicit drugs on-site”. Steijlen ASM, Parrilla M, Van Echelpoel R, De Wael K, Analytical chemistry 96, 590 (2024). http://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.ANALCHEM.3C05039
Abstract: Electrochemical sensors have emerged as a new analytical tool for illicit drug detection to facilitate ultrafast and accurate identification of suspicious compounds on-site. Drugs of abuse can be identified using their unique voltammetric fingerprint at a given pH. Today, the right buffer solution is manually selected based on drug appearance, and in some cases, a consecutive analysis in two different pH solutions is required. In this work, we present a disposable microfluidic multichannel sensor system that automatically records fingerprints in two pH solutions (e.g., pH 5 and pH 12). This system has two advantages. It will overcome the manual selection of a buffer solution at the right pH, decrease analysis time, and minimize the risk of human errors. Second, the combination of two fingerprints, the superfingerprint, contains more detailed information about the samples, which enhances the selectivity of the analytical technique. First, real-time pH measurements proved that the sample can be brought to the desired pH within a minute. Subsequently, an electrochemical study on the microfluidic platform with 1 mM illicit drug standards of MDMA, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine showed that the characteristic voltammetric fingerprints and peak potentials are reproducible, also in the presence of common cutting agents. Finally, the microfluidic concept was validated with real confiscated samples, showing promising results for the user-friendly identification of drugs of abuse. In short, this paper presents a successful proof-of-concept study of a multichannel microfluidic sensor system to enrich the fingerprints of illicit drugs at pH 5 and pH 12, thus providing a low-cost, portable, and rapid identification system of illicit drugs with minimal user intervention.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)
Impact Factor: 7.4
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.ANALCHEM.3C05039
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“Chemical mapping of the degradation of geranium lake in paint cross sections by MALDI-MSI”. Alvarez-Martin A, Quanico J, Scovacricchi T, Avranovich Clerici E, Baggerman G, Janssens K, Analytical chemistry 95, 18215 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1021/ACS.ANALCHEM.3C03992
Abstract: Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) has become a powerful method to extract spatially resolved chemical information in complex materials. This study provides the first use of MALDI-MSI to define spatial–temporal changes in oil paints. Due to the highly heterogeneous nature of oil paints, the sample preparation had to be optimized to prevent molecules from delocalizing. Here, we present a new protocol for the layer-specific analysis of oil paint cross sections achieving a lateral resolution of 10 μm and without losing ionization efficiency due to topographic effects. The efficacy of this method was investigated in oil paint samples containing a mixture of two historic organic pigments, geranium lake and lead white, a mixture often employed in the work of painter Vincent Van Gogh. This methodology not only allows for spatial visualization of the molecules responsible for the pink hue of the paint but also helps to elucidate the chemical changes behind the discoloration of paintings with this composition. The results demonstrate that this approach provides valuable molecular compositional information about the degradation pathways of pigments in specific paint layers and their interaction with the binding medium and other paint components and with light over time. Since a spatial correlation between molecular species and the visual pattern of the discoloration pattern can be made, we expect that mass spectrometry imaging will become highly relevant in future degradation studies of many more historical pigments and paints.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS); Ecosphere
Impact Factor: 7.4
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.ANALCHEM.3C03992
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