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Author | Marchetti, A.; Gori, A.; Ferretti, A.M.; Esteban, D.A.; Bals, S.; Pigliacelli, C.; Metrangolo, P. | ||||
Title | Templated Out‐of‐Equilibrium Self‐Assembly of Branched Au Nanoshells (Small 12/2023) | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Small | Abbreviated Journal | Small |
Volume | 19 | Issue | 12 | Pages | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Out-of-equilibrium self-assembly of metal nanoparticles (NPs) has been devised using different types of strategies and fuels, but the achievement of finite 3D structures with a controlled morphology through this assembly mode is still rare. Here we used a spherical peptide-gold superstructure (PAuSS) as a template to control the out-of-equilibrium self-assembly of Au NPs, obtaining a transient 3D branched Au-nanoshell (BAuNS) stabilized by sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS). The BAuNS dismantled upon concentration gradient equilibration over time in the solution, leading to NPs disassembly. Notably, BAuNS assembly and disassembly favoured temporary interparticle plasmonic coupling, leading to a remarkable oscillation of their optical properties. |
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2023-03-23 | ||
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ISSN | 1613-6810 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 13.3 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | P.M. is grateful to the European Research Council (ERC) for the Starting Grant ERC-2012- StG_20111012 FOLDHALO (Grant Agreement no. 307108) and the Proof-of-Concept Grant ERC-2017-PoC MINIRES (Grant Agreement no.789815). A. M. and P. M. are thankful to the project Hydrogex funded by Cariplo Foundation (grant no. 2018-1720). D.A.E. and S.B. acknowledges financial support from ERC Consolidator Grant Number 815128 REALNANO and Grant Agreement No. 731019 (EUSMI). | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.3; 2023 IF: 8.643 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:200859 | Serial | 8960 | ||
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Author | Bercx, M.; Mayda, S.; Depla, D.; Partoens, B.; Lamoen, D. | ||||
Title | Plasmonic effects in the neutralization of slow ions at a metallic surface | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Contributions to Plasma Physics | Abbreviated Journal | Contrib. Plasma Phys |
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Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Secondary electron emission is an important process that plays a significant role in several plasma‐related applications. As measuring the secondary electron yield experimentally is very challenging, quantitative modelling of this process to obtain reliable yield data is critical as input for higher‐scale simulations. Here, we build upon our previous work combining density functional theory calculations with a model originally developed by Hagstrum to extend its application to metallic surfaces. As plasmonic effects play a much more important role in the secondary electron emission mechanism for metals, we introduce an approach based on Poisson point processes to include both surface and bulk plasmon excitations to the process. The resulting model is able to reproduce the yield spectra of several available experimental results quite well but requires the introduction of global fitting parameters, which describe the strength of the plasmon interactions. Finally, we use an in‐house developed workflow to calculate the electron yield for a list of elemental surfaces spanning the periodic table to produce an extensive data set for the community and compare our results with more simplified approaches from the literature. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001067651300001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-16 | |
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ISSN | 0863-1042 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 1.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | We acknowledge the financial support of FWO-Vlaanderen through project G.0216.14N. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), both funded by the FWO-Vlaanderen and the Flemish Government-department EWI. | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.6; 2023 IF: 1.44 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:200330 | Serial | 8962 | ||
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Author | Lin, A.; Gromov, M.; Nikiforov, A.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Characterization of Non-Thermal Dielectric Barrier Discharges for Plasma Medicine: From Plastic Well Plates to Skin Surfaces | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Chem Plasma Process |
Volume | 43 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1587-1612 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Non-thermal plasma · Plasma medicine · Dielectric barrier discharge · Plasma diagnostics · Plasma surface interaction · In situ plasma monitoring; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | technologies have been expanding, and one of the most exciting and rapidly growing applications is in biology and medicine. Most biomedical studies with DBD plasma systems are performed in vitro, which include cells grown on the surface of plastic well plates, or in vivo, which include animal research models (e.g. mice, pigs). Since many DBD systems use the biological target as the secondary electrode for direct plasma generation and treatment, they are sensitive to the surface properties of the target, and thus can be altered based on the in vitro or in vivo system used. This could consequently affect biological response from plasma treatment. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the DBD plasma behavior both in vitro (i.e. 96-well flat bottom plates, 96-well U-bottom plates, and 24-well flat bottom plates), and in vivo (i.e. mouse skin). Intensified charge coupled device (ICCD) imaging was performed and the plasma discharges were visually distinguishable between the different systems. The geometry of the wells did not affect DBD plasma generation for low application distances (≤ 2 mm), but differentially affected plasma uniformity on the bottom of the well at greater distances. Since DBD plasma treatment in vitro is rarely performed in dry wells for plasma medicine experiments, the effect of well wetness was also investigated. In all in vitro cases, the uniformity of the DBD plasma was affected when comparing wet versus dry wells, with the plasma in the wide-bottom wells appearing the most similar to plasma generated on mouse skin. Interestingly, based on quantification of ICCD images, the DBD plasma intensity per surface area demonstrated an exponential one-phase decay with increasing application distance, regardless of the in vitro or in vivo system. This trend is similar to that of the energy per pulse of plasma, which is used to determine the total plasma treatment energy for biological systems. Optical emission spectroscopy performed on the plasma revealed similar trends in radical species generation between the plastic well plates and mouse skin. Therefore, taken together, DBD plasma intensity per surface area may be a valuable parameter to be used as a simple method for in situ monitoring during biological treatment and active plasma treatment control, which can be applied for in vitro and in vivo systems. |
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Language | Wos | 001072607700001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-27 | |
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ISSN | 0272-4324 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | This work was partially funded by the Research Foundation—Flanders (FWO) and supported by the following Grants: 12S9221N (A. L.), G044420N (A. L. and A. B.), and G033020N (A.B.). We would also like to thank several patrons, as part of this research was funded by donations from different donors, including Dedert Schilde vzw, Mr Willy Floren, and the Vereycken family. We would also like to acknowledge the support from the European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) Action on “Therapeutical applications of Cold Plasmas” (CA20114; PlasTHER). | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2023 IF: 2.355 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:200285 | Serial | 8970 | ||
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Author | Vandemeulebroucke, D.; Batuk, M.; Hajizadeh, A.; Wastiaux, M.; Roussel, P.; Hadermann, J. | ||||
Title | Incommensurate Modulations and Perovskite Growth in LaxSr2–xMnO4−δAffecting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Conductivity | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemistry of materials | Abbreviated Journal | Chem. Mater. |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Ruddlesden-Popper La????Sr2−????MnO4−???? materials are interesting symmetric solid oxide fuel cell electrodes due to their good redox stability, mixed ionic and electronic conducting behavior and thermal expansion that matches well with common electrolytes. In reducing environments – as at a solid oxide fuel cell anode – the x = 0.5 member, i.e. La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−????, has a much higher total conductivity than compounds with a different La/Sr ratio, although all those compositions have the same K2NiF4-type I4/mmm structure. The origin for this conductivity difference is not yet known in literature. Now, a combination of in-situ and ex-situ 3D electron diffraction, high-resolution imaging, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis and electron energy-loss spectroscopy uncovered clear differences between x=0.25 and x=0.5 in the pristine structure, as well as in the transformations upon high-temperature reduction. In La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−????, Ruddlesden-Popper n=2 layer defects and an amorphous surface layer are present, but not in La0.25Sr1.75MnO4−????. After annealing at 700°C in 5% H2/Ar, La0.25Sr1.75MnO4−???? transforms to a tetragonal 2D incommensurately modulated structure with modulation vectors ⃗????1 = 0.2848(1) · (⃗????* +⃗????*) and ⃗????2 =0.2848(1) · (⃗????* – ⃗????*), whereas La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−???? only partially transforms to an orthorhombic 1D incommensurately modulated structure, with ⃗???? = 0.318(2) · ⃗????*. Perovskite domains grow at the crystal edge at 700°C in 5% H2 or vacuum, due to the higher La concentration on the surface compared to the bulk, which leads to a different thermodynamic equilibrium. Since it is known that a lower degree of oxygen vacancy ordering and a higher amount of perovskite blocks enhance oxygen mobility, those differences in defect structure and structural transformation upon reduction, might all contribute to the higher conductivity of La0.5Sr1.5MnO4−???? in solid oxide fuel cell anode conditions compared to other La/Sr ratios. |
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Language | English | Wos | 001174840900001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-20 |
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ISSN | 0897-4756 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 8.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Universiteit Antwerpen, BOF TOP 38689 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, I003218N ; European Commission NanED, 956099 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.6; 2024 IF: 9.466 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:204354 | Serial | 8997 | ||
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Author | Parrilla, M.; Sena-Torralba, A.; Steijlen, A.; Morais, S.; Maquieira, Á.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | A 3D-printed hollow microneedle-based electrochemical sensing device for in situ plant health monitoring | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Biosensors and bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 251 | Issue | Pages | 116131-116139 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
Abstract | Plant health monitoring is devised as a new concept to elucidate in situ physiological processes. The need for increased food production to nourish the growing global population is inconsistent with the dramatic impact of climate change, which hinders crop health and exacerbates plant stress. In this context, wearable sensors play a crucial role in assessing plant stress. Herein, we present a low-cost 3D-printed hollow microneedle array (HMA) patch as a sampling device coupled with biosensors based on screen-printing technology, leading to affordable analysis of biomarkers in the plant fluid of a leaf. First, a refinement of the 3D-printing method showed a tip diameter of 25.9 ± 3.7 μm with a side hole diameter on the microneedle of 228.2 ± 18.6 μm using an affordable 3D printer (<500 EUR). Notably, the HMA patch withstanded the forces exerted by thumb pressing (i.e. 20-40 N). Subsequently, the holes of the HMA enabled the fluid extraction tested in vitro and in vivo in plant leaves (i.e. 13.5 ± 1.1 μL). A paper-based sampling strategy adapted to the HMA allowed the collection of plant fluid. Finally, integrating the sampling device onto biosensors facilitated the in situ electrochemical analysis of plant health biomarkers (i.e. H2O2, glucose, and pH) and the electrochemical profiling of plants in five plant species. Overall, this electrochemical platform advances precise and versatile sensors for plant health monitoring. The wearable device can potentially improve precision farming practices, addressing the critical need for sustainable and resilient agriculture in changing environmental conditions. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001198047000001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-13 | |
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 12.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.6; 2024 IF: 7.78 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203204 | Serial | 8998 | ||
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Author | Khalilov, U.; Uljayev, U.; Mehmonov, K.; Nematollahi, P.; Yusupov, M.; Neyts, E.C.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | Can endohedral transition metals enhance hydrogen storage in carbon nanotubes? | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | International journal of hydrogen energy | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 55 | Issue | Pages | 640-610 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Modelling and Simulation in Chemistry (MOSAIC); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The safe and efficient use of hydrogen energy, which is in high demand worldwide today, requires efficient hydrogen storage. Despite significant advances in hydrogen storage using carbon-based nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs), efforts to substantially increase the storage capacity remain less effective. In this work, we demonstrate the effect of endohedral transition metal atoms on the hydrogen storage capacity of CNTs using reactive molecular dynamics simulations. We find that an increase in the volume fraction of endohedral nickel atoms leads to an increase in the concentration of physisorbed hydrogen molecules around single-walled CNTs (SWNTs) by approximately 1.6 times compared to pure SWNTs. The obtained results provide insight into the underlying mechanisms of how endohedral transition metal atoms enhance the hydrogen storage ability of SWNTs under nearly ambient conditions. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001142427400001 | Publication Date | 2023-11-24 | |
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ISSN | 0360-3199 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.2 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.2; 2024 IF: 3.582 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202315 | Serial | 9006 | ||
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Author | Hassani, N.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Peeters, F.M.; Neek-Amal, M. | ||||
Title | Chlorinated phosphorene for energy application | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Computational materials science | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 231 | Issue | Pages | 112625-112628 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The influence of decoration with impurities and the composition dependent band gap in 2D materials has been the subject of debate for a long time. Here, by using Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, we systematically disclose physical properties of chlorinated phosphorene having the stoichiometry of PmCln. By analyzing the adsorption energy, charge density, migration energy barrier, structural, vibrational, and electronic properties of chlorinated phosphorene, we found that (I) the Cl-P bonds are strong with binding energy Eb =-1.61 eV, decreases with increasing n. (II) Cl atoms on phosphorene have anionic feature, (III) the migration path of Cl on phosphorene is anisotropic with an energy barrier of 0.38 eV, (IV) the phonon band dispersion reveal that chlorinated phosphorenes are stable when r <= 0.25 where r = m/n, (V) chlorinated phosphorenes is found to be a photonic crystal in the frequency range of 280 cm-1 to 325 cm-1, (VI) electronic band structure of chlorinated phosphorenes exhibits quasi-flat bands emerging around the Fermi level with widths in the range of 22 meV to 580 meV, and (VII) Cl adsorption causes a semiconducting to metallic/semi-metallic transition which makes it suitable for application as an electroactive material. To elucidate this application, we investigated the change in binding energy (Eb), specific capacity, and open-circuit voltage as a function of the density of adsorbed Cl. The theoretical storage capacity of the chlorinated phosphorene is found to be 168.19 mA h g-1with a large average voltage (similar to 2.08 V) which is ideal number as a cathode in chloride-ion batteries. | ||||
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Language | Wos | https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=brocade2&SrcAuth=WosAPI&KeyUT=WOS:001110 | Publication Date | 2023-11-04 | |
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ISSN | 0927-0256 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.3 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.3; 2024 IF: 2.292 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202125 | Serial | 9008 | ||
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Author | Liang, Z.; Batuk, M.; Orlandi, F.; Manuel, P.; Hadermann, J.; Hayward, M.A. | ||||
Title | Disproportionation of Co2+ in the topochemically reduced oxide LaSrCoRuO₅ | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 63 | Issue | 6 | Pages | e202313067-5 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Complex transition-metal oxides exhibit a wide variety of chemical and physical properties which are a strong function the local electronic states of the transition-metal centres, as determined by a combination of metal oxidation state and local coordination environment. Topochemical reduction of the double perovskite oxide, LaSrCoRuO6, using Zr, yields LaSrCoRuO5. This reduced phase contains an ordered array of apex-linked square-based pyramidal Ru3+O5, square-planar Co1+O4 and octahedral Co3+O6 units, consistent with the coordination-geometry driven disproportionation of Co2+. Coordination-geometry driven disproportionation of d(7) transition-metal cations (e.g. Rh2+, Pd3+, Pt3+) is common in complex oxides containing 4d and 5d metals. However, the weak ligand field experienced by a 3d transition-metal such as cobalt leads to the expectation that d(7+) Co2+ should be stable to disproportionation in oxide environments, so the presence of Co1+O4 and Co3+O6 units in LaSrCoRuO5 is surprising. Low-temperature measurements indicate LaSrCoRuO5 adopts a ferromagnetically ordered state below 120 K due to couplings between S=(1)/(2) Ru3+ and S=1 Co1+. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001136579700001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-13 | |
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ISSN | 1433-7851; 0570-0833 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 16.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 16.6; 2024 IF: 11.994 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202801 | Serial | 9023 | ||
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Author | Steijlen, A.S.M.; Parrilla, M.; Van Echelpoel, R.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Dual microfluidic sensor system for enriched electrochemical profiling and identification of illicit drugs on-site | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Analytical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 96 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 590-598 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
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. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001139443500001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-28 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700; 5206-882x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.4 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.4; 2024 IF: 6.32 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201877 | Serial | 9024 | ||
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Author | Rabani, I.; Tahir, M.S.; Nisar, S.; Parrilla, M.; Truong, H.B.; Kim, M.; Seo, Y.-S. | ||||
Title | Fabrication of larger surface area of ZIF8@ZIF67 reverse core-shell nanostructures for energy storage applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Electrochimica acta | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 475 | Issue | Pages | 143532-11 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
Abstract | The construction of uniform nanostructure with larger surface area electrodes is a huge challenge for the highvalue added energy storage application. Herein, we demonstrates ZIF67@ZIF8 (core-shell) and ZIF8@ZIF67 (reverse core-shell) nanostructures using a low-cost wet chemical route and used them as supercapacitors. Pristine ZIF-67 and ZIF-8 was used as reference electrodes. Benefiting from the synergistic effect between the ZIF8 and ZIF67, the ZIF8@ZIF67 exhibited the outstanding electrochemical consequences owing to its larger surface area with uniform hexagonal morphology. As optimized ZIF8@ZIF67 nanostructure displayed the highcapacity of 1521 F/g at 1 A/g of current density in a three-electrode assembly in 1 M KOH electrolyte compared with other as-fabricated electrodes. In addition, the ZIF8@ZIF67 nanostructure employed into the symmetric supercapacitors (SSCs) with 1 M KOH electrolyte in two-electrode setup and it exhibited still superior output including capacity (249.8 F/g at 1 A/g), remarkable repeatability (87 % over 10,000 GCD cycles) along with high energy and power density (61.2 Wh/kg & 1260 W/kg). The present study uncovers the relationship between the larger surface area and electrocatalyst performance, supporting an effective approach to prepare favorable materials for enhanced capacity, extended lifespan, and energy density. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001134022100001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-01 | |
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ISSN | 0013-4686 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 6.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.6; 2024 IF: 4.798 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202082 | Serial | 9036 | ||
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Author | Rezaei, M.; Ghasemitarei, M.; Razzokov, J.; Yusupov, M.; Ghorbanalilu, M.; Ejtehadi, M.R. | ||||
Title | In silico study of the impact of oxidation on pyruvate transmission across the hVDAC1 protein channel | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Archives of biochemistry and biophysics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 751 | Issue | Pages | 109835-109837 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The overexpression of voltage dependent anion channels (VDACs), particularly VDAC1, in cancer cells compared to normal cells, plays a crucial role in cancer cell metabolism, apoptosis regulation, and energy homeostasis. In this study, we used molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate the effect of a low level of VDAC1 oxidation (induced e.g., by cold atmospheric plasma (CAP)) on the pyruvate (Pyr) uptake by VDAC1. Inhibiting Pyr uptake through VDAC1 can suppress cancer cell proliferation. Our primary target was to study the translocation of Pyr across the native and oxidized forms of hVDAC1, the human VDAC1. Specifically, we employed MD simulations to analyze the hVDAC1 structure by modifying certain cysteine residues to cysteic acids and methionine residues to methionine sulfoxides, which allowed us to investigate the effect of oxidation. Our results showed that the free energy barrier for Pyr translocation through the native and oxidized channel was approximately 4.3 +/- 0.7 kJ mol-1 and 10.8 +/- 1.8 kJ mol-1, respectively. An increase in barrier results in a decrease in rate of Pyr permeation through the oxidized channel. Thus, our results indicate that low levels of CAP oxidation reduce Pyr translocation, resulting in decreased cancer cell proliferation. Therefore, low levels of oxidation are likely sufficient to treat cancer cells given the inhibition of Pyr uptake. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001127850500001 | Publication Date | 2023-11-23 | |
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ISSN | 0003-9861; 1096-0384 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.9 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.9; 2024 IF: 3.165 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202185 | Serial | 9046 | ||
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Author | Faust, V.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Ganigué, R.; Udert, K.M. | ||||
Title | Influence of pH on urine nitrification : community shifts of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and inhibition of nitrite-oxidizing bacteria | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | ACS ES&T engineering | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 4 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 342-353 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Urine nitrification is pH-sensitive due to limited alkalinity and high residual ammonium concentrations. This study aimed to investigate how the pH affects nitrogen conversion and the microbial community of urine nitrification with a pH-based feeding strategy. First, kinetic parameters for NH3, HNO2, and NO2– limitation and inhibition were determined for nitrifiers from a urine nitrification reactor. The turning point for ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB), i.e., the substrate concentration at which a further increase would lead to a decrease in activity due to inhibitory effects, was at an NH3 concentration of 12 mg-N L–1, which was reached only at pH values above 7. The total nitrite turning point for nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB) was pH-dependent, e.g., 18 mg-N L–1 at pH 6.3. Second, four years of data from two 120 L reactors were analyzed, showing that stable nitrification with low nitrite was most likely between pH 5.8 and 6.7. And third, six 12 L urine nitrification reactors were operated at total nitrogen concentrations of 1300 and 3600 mg-N L–1 and pH values between 2.5 and 8.5. At pH 6, the AOB Nitrosomonas europaea was found, and the NOB belonged to the genus Nitrobacter. At pH 7, nitrite accumulated, and Nitrosomonas halophila was the dominant AOB. NOB were inhibited by HNO2 accumulation. At pH 8.5, the AOB Nitrosomonas stercoris became dominant, and NH3 inhibited NOB. Without influent, the pH dropped to 2.5 due to the growth of the acid-tolerant AOB “Candidatus Nitrosacidococcus urinae”. In conclusion, pH is a decisive process control parameter for urine nitrification by influencing the selection and kinetics of nitrifiers. | ||||
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203306 | Serial | 9048 | ||
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Author | Dong, H.M.; Liang, H.P.; Tao, Z.H.; Duan, Y.F.; Milošević, M.V.; Chang, K. | ||||
Title | Interface thermal conductivities induced by van der Waals interactions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Physical chemistry, chemical physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 4047-4051 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The interface heat transfer of two layers induced by van der Waals (vdW) contacts is theoretically investigated, based on first-principles calculations at low temperatures. The results suggest that out-of-plane acoustic phonons with low frequencies dominate the interface thermal transport due to the vdW interaction. The interface thermal conductivity is proportional to the cubic of temperature at very low temperatures, but becomes linearly proportional to temperature as temperature increases. We show that manipulating the strain alters vdW coupling, leading to increased interfacial thermal conductivity at the interface. Our findings provide valuable insights into the interface heat transport in vdW heterostructures and support further design and optimization of electronic and optoelectronic nanodevices based on vdW contacts. The heat transfer induced by van der Waals contacts is dominated by ZA phonons. The interface thermal conductivity is proportional to the cubic of temperature, but becomes linearly proportional to temperature as temperature increases. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001142323400001 | Publication Date | 2024-01-09 | |
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ISSN | 1463-9076; 1463-9084 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.3 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.3; 2024 IF: 4.123 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202795 | Serial | 9050 | ||
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Author | Hugenschmidt, M.; Jannis, D.; Kadu, A.A.; Grünewald, L.; De Marchi, S.; Perez-Juste, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Low-dose 4D-STEM tomography for beam-sensitive nanocomposites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | ACS materials letters | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 165-173 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Electron tomography is essential for investigating the three-dimensional (3D) structure of nanomaterials. However, many of these materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), are extremely sensitive to electron radiation, making it difficult to acquire a series of projection images for electron tomography without inducing electron-beam damage. Another significant challenge is the high contrast in high-angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy that can be expected for nanocomposites composed of a metal nanoparticle and an MOF. This strong contrast leads to so-called metal artifacts in the 3D reconstruction. To overcome these limitations, we here present low-dose electron tomography based on four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy (4D-STEM) data sets, collected using an ultrafast and highly sensitive direct electron detector. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate the applicability of the method for an Au nanostar embedded in a ZIF-8 MOF, which is of great interest for applications in various fields, including drug delivery. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001141178500001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-11 | |
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Notes | This work was supported by the European Research Council (Grant 815128 REALNANO to S.B., Grant 770887 PICOMETRICS to S.V.A.). J.P.-J. and S.M. acknowledge financial support from the MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (Grants No. PID2019-108954RB-I00) and EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 883390 (SERSing). J.V., S.B., S.V.A., and L.G. acknowledge funding from the Flemish government (iBOF-21-085 PERsist). | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202771 | Serial | 9053 | ||
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Author | Smith, G.J.; Diomede, P.; Gibson, A.R.; Doyle, S.J.; Guerra, V.; Kushner, M.J.; Gans, T.; Dedrick, J.P. | ||||
Title | Low-pressure inductively coupled plasmas in hydrogen : impact of gas heating on the spatial distribution of atomic hydrogen and vibrationally excited states | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 33 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 025002-25020 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Non-equilibrium inductively coupled plasmas (ICPs) operating in hydrogen are of significant interest for applications including large-area materials processing. Increasing control of spatial gas heating, which drives the formation of neutral species density gradients and the rate of gas-temperature-dependent reactions, is critical. In this study, we use 2D fluid-kinetic simulations with the Hybrid Plasma Equipment Model to investigate the spatially resolved production of atomic hydrogen in a low-pressure planar ICP operating in pure hydrogen (10-20 Pa or 0.075-0.15 Torr, 300 W). The reaction set incorporates self-consistent calculation of the spatially resolved gas temperature and 14 vibrationally excited states. We find that the formation of neutral-gas density gradients, which result from spatially non-uniform electrical power deposition at constant pressure, can drive significant variations in the vibrational distribution function and density of atomic hydrogen when gas heating is spatially resolved. This highlights the significance of spatial gas heating on the production of reactive species in relatively high-power-density plasma processing sources. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001154851700001 | Publication Date | 2024-01-15 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.8; 2024 IF: 3.302 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203866 | Serial | 9054 | ||
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Author | Koirala, B.; Rasti, B.; Bnoulkacem, Z.; de Lima Ribeiro, A.; Madriz, Y.; Herrmann, E.; Gestels, A.; De Kerf, T.; Lorenz, S.; Fuchs, M.; Janssens, K.; Steenackers, G.; Gloaguen, R.; Scheunders, P. | ||||
Title | A multisensor hyperspectral benchmark dataset for unmixing of intimate mixtures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | IEEE sensors journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 24 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 4694-4710 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Vision lab; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) | ||||
Abstract | Optical hyperspectral cameras capture the spectral reflectance of materials. Since many materials behave as heterogeneous intimate mixtures with which each photon interacts differently, the relationship between spectral reflectance and material composition is very complex. Quantitative validation of spectral unmixing algorithms requires high-quality ground truth fractional abundance data, which are very difficult to obtain. In this work, we generated a comprehensive laboratory ground truth dataset of intimately mixed mineral powders. For this, five clay powders (Kaolin, Roof clay, Red clay, mixed clay, and Calcium hydroxide) were mixed homogeneously to prepare 325 samples of 60 binary, 150 ternary, 100 quaternary, and 15 quinary mixtures. Thirteen different hyperspectral sensors have been used to acquire the reflectance spectra of these mixtures in the visible, near, short, mid, and long-wavelength infrared regions (350-15385) nm. Overlaps in wavelength regions due to the operational ranges of each sensor and variations in acquisition conditions resulted in a large amount of spectral variability. Ground truth composition is given by construction, but to verify that the generated samples are sufficiently homogeneous, XRD and XRF elemental analysis is performed. We believe these data will be beneficial for validating advanced methods for nonlinear unmixing and material composition estimation, including studying spectral variability and training supervised unmixing approaches. The datasets can be downloaded from the following link: https://github.com/VisionlabHyperspectral/Multisensor_datasets. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001173599400063 | Publication Date | 2023-12-28 | |
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ISSN | 1530-437x; 1558-1748 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.3 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.3; 2024 IF: 2.512 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203094 | Serial | 9059 | ||
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Author | Johnson, G.; Yang, M.Y.; Liu, C.; Zhou, H.; Zuo, X.; Dickie, D.A.; Wang, S.; Gao, W.; Anaclet, B.; Perras, F.A.; Ma, F.; Zeng, C.; Wang, D.; Bals, S.; Dai, S.; Xu, Z.; Liu, G.; Goddard III, W.A.; Zhang, S. | ||||
Title | Nanocluster superstructures assembled via surface ligand switching at high temperature | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Nature synthesis | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 2 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 828-837 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Superstructures with nanoscale building blocks, when coupled with precise control of the constituent units, open opportunities in rationally designing and manufacturing desired functional materials. Yet, synthetic strategies for the large-scale production of superstructures are scarce. We report a scalable and generalized approach to synthesizing superstructures assembled from atomically precise Ce24O28(OH)8 and other rare-earth metal-oxide nanoclusters alongside a detailed description of the self-assembly mechanism. Combining operando small-angle X-ray scattering, ex situ molecular and structural characterizations, and molecular dynamics simulations indicates that a high-temperature ligand-switching mechanism, from oleate to benzoate, governs the formation of the nanocluster assembly. The chemical tuning of surface ligands controls superstructure disassembly and reassembly, and furthermore, enables the synthesis of multicomponent superstructures. This synthetic approach, and the accurate mechanistic understanding, are promising for the preparation of superstructures for use in electronics, plasmonics, magnetics and catalysis. Synthesizing superstructures with precisely controlled nanoscale building blocks is challenging. Here the assembly of superstructures is reported from atomically precise Ce24O28(OH)8 and other rare-earth metal-oxide nanoclusters and their multicomponent combinations. A high-temperature ligand-switching mechanism controls the self-assembly. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001124824000001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-01 | |
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Impact Factor | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202180 | Serial | 9060 | ||
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Author | Zhang, L.; Quinn, B.K.; Hui, C.; Lian, M.; Gielis, J.; Gao, J.; Shi, P. | ||||
Title | New indices to balance α-diversity against tree size inequality | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Journal of forestry research | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 35 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 31-39 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | The number and composition of species in a community can be quantified with alpha-diversity indices, including species richness (R), Simpson's index (D), and the Shannon-Wiener index (HGREEK TONOS). In forest communities, there are large variations in tree size among species and individuals of the same species, which result in differences in ecological processes and ecosystem functions. However, tree size inequality (TSI) has been largely neglected in studies using the available diversity indices. The TSI in the diameter at breast height (DBH) data for each of 999 20 m x 20 m forest census quadrats was quantified using the Gini index (GI), a measure of the inequality of size distribution. The generalized performance equation was used to describe the rotated and right-shifted Lorenz curve of the cumulative proportion of DBH and the cumulative proportion of number of trees per quadrat. We also examined the relationships of alpha-diversity indices with the GI using correlation tests. The generalized performance equation effectively described the rotated and right-shifted Lorenz curve of DBH distributions, with most root-mean-square errors (990 out of 999 quadrats) being < 0.0030. There were significant positive correlations between each of three alpha-diversity indices (i.e., R, D, and H') and the GI. Nevertheless, the total abundance of trees in each quadrat did not significantly influence the GI. This means that the TSI increased with increasing species diversity. Thus, two new indices are proposed that can balance alpha-diversity against the extent of TSI in the community: (1 – GI) x D, and (1 – GI) x H'. These new indices were significantly correlated with the original D and HGREEK TONOS, and did not increase the extent of variation within each group of indices. This study presents a useful tool for quantifying both species diversity and the variation in tree sizes in forest communities, especially in the face of cumulative species loss under global climate change. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001131698000001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-28 | |
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ISSN | 1007-662x; 1993-0607 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3; 2024 IF: 0.774 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201972 | Serial | 9061 | ||
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Author | Linek, J.; Wyszynski, M.; Müller, B.; Korinski, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Kleiner, R.; Koelle, D. | ||||
Title | On the coupling of magnetic moments to superconducting quantum interference devices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Superconductor science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 37 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 025010-25012 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We investigate the coupling factor phi( mu) that quantifies the magnetic flux phi per magnetic moment mu of a point-like magnetic dipole that couples to a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). Representing the dipole by a tiny current-carrying (Amperian) loop, the reciprocity of mutual inductances of SQUID and Amperian loop provides an elegant way of calculating phi(mu)(r,e(mu)) vs. position r and orientation e(mu) of the dipole anywhere in space from the magnetic field B-J(r) produced by a supercurrent circulating in the SQUID loop. We use numerical simulations based on London and Ginzburg-Landau theory to calculate phi (mu) from the supercurrent density distributions in various superconducting loop geometries. We treat the far-field regime ( r greater than or similar to a= inner size of the SQUID loop) with the dipole placed on (oriented along) the symmetry axis of circular or square shaped loops. We compare expressions for phi (mu) from simple filamentary loop models with simulation results for loops with finite width w (outer size A > alpha), thickness d and London penetration depth lambda(L )and show that for thin ( d << alpha ) and narrow (w < alpha) loops the introduction of an effective loop size a(eff) in the filamentary loop-model expressions results in good agreement with simulations. For a dipole placed right in the center of the loop, simulations provide an expression phi(mu)(a,A,d,lambda(L)) that covers a wide parameter range. In the near-field regime (dipole centered at small distance z above one SQUID arm) only coupling to a single strip representing the SQUID arm has to be considered. For this case, we compare simulations with an analytical expression derived for a homogeneous current density distribution, which yields excellent agreement for lambda(L)>w,d . Moreover, we analyze the improvement of phi(mu) provided by the introduction of a narrow constriction in the SQUID arm below the magnetic dipole. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001145725500001 | Publication Date | 2024-01-04 | |
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ISSN | 0953-2048 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2024 IF: 2.878 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202759 | Serial | 9067 | ||
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Author | Kashiwar, A.; Arseenko, M.; Simar, A.; Idrissi, H. | ||||
Title | On the role of microstructural defects on precipitation, damage, and healing behavior in a novel Al-0.5Mg2Si alloy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Materials & design | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 239 | Issue | Pages | 112765-112769 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A recently developed healable Al-Mg2Si designed by the programmed damage and repair (PDR) strategy is studied considering the role microstructural defects play on precipitation, damage, and healing. The alloy incorporates sacrificial Mg2Si particles that precipitate after friction stir processing (FSP). They act as damage localization sites and are healable based on the solid-state diffusion of Al-matrix. A combination of different transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging techniques enabled the visualization and quantification of various crystallographic defects and the spatial distribution of Mg2Si precipitates. Intragrain nucleation is found to be the dominant mechanism for precipitation during FSP whereas grain boundaries and subgrain boundaries mainly lead to coarsening of the precipitates. The statistical and spatial analyses of the damaged particles have shown particle fracture as the dominant damage mechanism which is strongly dependent on the size and aspect ratio of the particles whereas the damage was not found to depend on the location of the precipitates within the matrix. The damaged particles are associated with dislocations accumulated around them. The interplay of these dislocations is directly visualized during healing based on in situ TEM heating which revealed recovery in the matrix as an operative mechanism during the diffusion healing of the PDR alloy. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001194110200001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-17 | |
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ISSN | 0264-1275; 1873-4197 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.4; 2024 IF: 4.364 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203298 | Serial | 9068 | ||
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Author | Van Tendeloo, M.; Baptista, M.C.; Van Winckel, T.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments with sulphide and free ammonia enabled mainstream partial nitritation/anammox | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 912 | Issue | Pages | 169449-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Selective suppression of nitrite-oxidising bacteria (NOB) over aerobic and anoxic ammonium-oxidising bacteria (AerAOB and AnAOB) remains a major challenge for mainstream partial nitritation/anammox implementation, a resource-efficient nitrogen removal pathway. A unique multi-stressor floc treatment was therefore designed and validated for the first time under lab-scale conditions while staying true to full-scale design principles. Two hybrid (suspended + biofilm growth) reactors were operated continuously at 20.2 ± 0.6 °C. Recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments were applied, consisting of a sulphide-spiked deoxygenated starvation followed by a free ammonia shock. A good microbial activity balance with high AnAOB (71 ± 21 mg N L−1 d−1) and low NOB (4 ± 17 % of AerAOB) activity was achieved by combining multiple operational strategies: recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments, hybrid sludge (flocs & biofilm), short floc age control, intermittent aeration, and residual ammonium control. The multi-stressor treatment was shown to be the most important control tool and should be continuously applied to maintain this balance. Excessive NOB growth on the biofilm was avoided despite only treating the flocs to safeguard the AnAOB activity on the biofilm. Additionally, no signs of NOB adaptation were observed over 142 days. Elevated effluent ammonium concentrations (25 ± 6 mg N L−1) limited the TN removal efficiency to 39 ± 9 %, complicating a future full-scale implementation. Operating at higher sludge concentrations or reducing the volumetric loading rate could overcome this issue. The obtained results ease the implementation of mainstream PN/A by providing and additional control tool to steer the microbial activity with the multi-stressor treatment, thus advancing the concept of energy neutrality in sewage treatment plants. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2023-12-18 | ||
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2024 IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202286 | Serial | 9083 | ||
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Author | Iyikanat, F.; Sahin, H.; Senger, R.T.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Ag and Au atoms intercalated in bilayer heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides and graphene | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | APL materials | Abbreviated Journal | Apl Mater |
Volume | 2 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 092801 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The diffusive motion of metal nanoparticles Au and Ag on monolayer and between bilayer heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides and graphene are investigated in the framework of density functional theory. We found that the minimum energy barriers for diffusion and the possibility of cluster formation depend strongly on both the type of nanoparticle and the type of monolayers and bilayers. Moreover, the tendency to form clusters of Ag and Au can be tuned by creating various bilayers. Tunability of the diffusion characteristics of adatoms in van der Waals heterostructures holds promise for controllable growth of nanostructures. (C) 2014 Author(s). All article content, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000342568000020 | Publication Date | 2014-08-28 | |
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ISSN | 2166-532X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.335 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government. Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure), and HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA) a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), which is funded by the Hercules foundation. H.S. is supported by a FWO Pegasus Marie Curie Fellowship. F.I. and R.T.S. acknowledge the support from TUBITAK Project No. 111T318. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.335; 2014 IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119950 | Serial | 82 | ||
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Author | Ludu, A.; Van Deun, J.; Milošević, M.V.; Cuyt, A.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Analytic treatment of vortex states in cylindrical superconductors in applied axial magnetic field | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Journal of mathematical physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Math Phys |
Volume | 51 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 082903,1-082903,29 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We solve the linear GinzburgLandau (GL) equation in the presence of a uniform magnetic field with cylindrical symmetry and we find analytic expressions for the eigenfunctions in terms of the confluent hypergeometric functions. The discrete spectrum results from an implicit equation associated to the boundary conditions and it is resolved in analytic form using the continued fractions formalism. We study the dependence of the spectrum and the eigenfunctions on the sample size and the surface conditions for solid and hollow cylindrical superconductors. Finally, the solutions of the nonlinear GL formalism are constructed as expansions in the linear GL eigenfunction basis and selected by minimization of the free energy. We present examples of vortex states and their energies for different samples in enhancing/suppressing superconductivity surroundings. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000281905000026 | Publication Date | 2010-08-23 | |
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ISSN | 0022-2488; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.077 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84880 | Serial | 106 | ||
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Author | Mueller, K.; Krause, F.F.; Béché, A.; Schowalter, M.; Galioit, V.; Loeffler, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Zweck, J.; Schattschneider, P.; Rosenauer, A. | ||||
Title | Atomic electric fields revealed by a quantum mechanical approach to electron picodiffraction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Nature communications | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Commun |
Volume | 5 | Issue | Pages | 5653 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | By focusing electrons on probes with a diameter of 50 pm, aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) is currently crossing the border to probing subatomic details. A major challenge is the measurement of atomic electric fields using differential phase contrast (DPC) microscopy, traditionally exploiting the concept of a field- induced shift of diffraction patterns. Here we present a simplified quantum theoretical interpretation of DPC. This enables us to calculate the momentum transferred to the STEM probe from diffracted intensities recorded on a pixel array instead of conventional segmented bright- field detectors. The methodical development yielding atomic electric field, charge and electron density is performed using simulations for binary GaN as an ideal model system. We then present a detailed experimental study of SrTiO3 yielding atomic electric fields, validated by comprehensive simulations. With this interpretation and upgraded instrumentation, STEM is capable of quantifying atomic electric fields and high-contrast imaging of light atoms. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000347227700003 | Publication Date | 2014-12-15 | |
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ISSN | 2041-1723; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 12.124 | Times cited | 197 | Open Access | |
Notes | 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2ta; ECASJO; | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.470 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122835UA @ admin @ c:irua:122835 | Serial | 166 | ||
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Author | Jungbauer, M.; Huehn, S.; Egoavil, R.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshnyaga, V. | ||||
Title | Atomic layer epitaxy of Ruddlesden-Popper SrO(SrTiO3)n films by means of metalorganic aerosol deposition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 105 | Issue | 25 | Pages | 251603 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | We report an atomic layer epitaxial growth of Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) thin films of SrO(SrTiO3)(n) (n = infinity, 2, 3, 4) by means of metalorganic aerosol deposition (MAD). The films are grown on SrTiO3(001) substrates by means of a sequential deposition of Sr-O/Ti-O-2 atomic monolayers, monitored in-situ by optical ellipsometry. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveal the RP structure with n = 2-4 in accordance with the growth recipe. RP defects, observed by TEM in a good correlation with the in-situ ellipsometry, mainly result from the excess of SrO. Being maximal at the film/substrate interface, the SrO excess rapidly decreases and saturates after 5-6 repetitions of the SrO(SrTiO3)(4) block at the level of 2.4%. This identifies the SrTiO3 substrate surface as a source of RP defects under oxidizing conditions within MAD. Advantages and limitations of MAD as a solution-based and vacuum-free chemical deposition route were discussed in comparison with molecular beam epitaxy. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000346914000007 | Publication Date | 2014-12-26 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951;1077-3118; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 32 | Open Access | |
Notes | 246102 IFOX; 278510 VORTEX; 246791 COUNTATOMS; Hercules; 312483 ESTEEM2; esteem2jra3 ECASJO; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2014 IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122830UA @ admin @ c:irua:122830 | Serial | 172 | ||
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Author | Verbeeck, J.; Schattschneider, P.; Lazar, S.; Stöger-Pollach, M.; Löffler, S.; Steiger-Thirsfeld, A.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | Atomic scale electron vortices for nanoresearch | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 99 | Issue | 20 | Pages | 203109-203109,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Electron vortex beams were only recently discovered and their potential as a probe for magnetism in materials was shown. Here we demonstrate a method to produce electron vortex beams with a diameter of less than 1.2 Å. This unique way to prepare free electrons to a state resembling atomic orbitals is fascinating from a fundamental physics point of view and opens the road for magnetic mapping with atomic resolution in an electron microscope. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000297786500058 | Publication Date | 2011-11-17 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 90 | Open Access | |
Notes | Hercules | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2011 IF: 3.844 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93625UA @ admin @ c:irua:93625 | Serial | 184 | ||
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Author | Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Pereira, J.M. | ||||
Title | Band structure, density of states, and transmission in graphene bilayer superlattices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | AIP conference proceedings | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 1199 | Issue | Pages | 547-548 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The energy spectrum and density of states of graphene bilayer superlattices (SLs) are evaluated. We take into account doping and/or gating of the layers as well as tunnel coupling between them. In addition, we evaluate the transmission through such SLs and through single or double barriers. The transmission exhibits a strong dependence on the direction of the incident wave vector. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000281590800258 | Publication Date | 2010-01-15 | |
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84893 | Serial | 217 | ||
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Author | Peeters, F.M.; Partoens, B.; Schweigert, V.A.; Schweigert, I.V. | ||||
Title | Classical atomic bilayers | Type | H1 Book chapter | ||
Year | 1998 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 523-527 | ||
Keywords | H1 Book chapter; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
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Publisher | Plenum Press | Place of Publication | New York | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000083193600095 | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | |
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24177 | Serial | 363 | ||
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Author | Akamine, H.; Van den Bos, K.H.W.; Gauquelin, N.; Farjami, S.; Van Aert, S.; Schryvers, D.; Nishida, M. | ||||
Title | Determination of the atomic width of an APB in ordered CoPt using quantified HAADF-STEM | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Journal of alloys and compounds | Abbreviated Journal | J Alloy Compd |
Volume | 644 | Issue | 644 | Pages | 570-574 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Anti-phase boundaries (APBs) in an ordered CoPt alloy are planar defects which disturb the ordered structure in their vicinity and decrease the magnetic properties. However, it has not yet been clarified to what extend the APBs disturb the ordering. In this study, high-resolution HAADF-STEM images are statistically analysed based on the image intensities estimated by the statistical parameter estimation theory. In the procedure, averaging intensities, fitting the intensity profiles to specific functions, and assessment based on a statistical test are performed. As a result, the APBs in the stable CoPt are found to be characterised by two atomic planes, and a contrast transition range as well as the centre of an inclined APB is determined. These results show that the APBs are quite sharp and therefore may have no notable effect on the net magnetic properties due to their small volume fraction. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000357143900083 | Publication Date | 2015-05-07 | |
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ISSN | 0925-8388; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.133 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | FWO G036815N; G036915N; G037413N; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules; ECASJO_; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.133; 2015 IF: 2.999 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:127008 c:irua:127008 | Serial | 675 | ||
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Author | Lubk, A.; Javon, E.; Cherkashin, N.; Reboh, S.; Gatel, C.; Hytch, M. | ||||
Title | Dynamic scattering theory for dark-field electron holography of 3D strain fields | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
Volume | 136 | Issue | Pages | 42-49 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Dark-held electron holography maps strain in crystal lattices into reconstructed phases over large fields of view. Here we investigate the details of the lattice strain-reconstructed phase relationship by applying dynamic scattering theory both analytically and numerically. We develop efficient analytic linear projection rules for 3D strain fields, facilitating a straight-forward calculation of reconstructed phases from 3D strained materials. They are used in the following to quantify the influence of various experimental parameters like strain magnitude, specimen thickness, excitation error and surface relaxation. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000327884700006 | Publication Date | 2013-07-29 | |
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ISSN | 0304-3991; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.843 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
Notes | European Union under the Seventh Framework Program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (Reference312483 – ESTEEM2); esteem2_jra4 | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.843; 2014 IF: 2.436 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112836 | Serial | 766 | ||
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