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Author Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Sasov, A.; Liu, X.; Kostenko, A.; Rickers-Appel, K.; Falkenberg, G. doi  openurl
  Title The use of full-field XRF for simultaneous elemental mapping Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (up) 111-118  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The characteristics of a Full-Field X-ray Fluorescence (FF-XRF) set-up for element-specific imaging, installed at the HASYLAB synchrotron radiation source, were determined. A lateral resolution of 10 μm and limits of detection in the percentage range were found. Further potential developments in CCDs available for FF-XRF are discussed and the use of polycapillary lenses as image transfer optics is illustrated in some explorative experiments.  
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  Language Wos 000278534600020 Publication Date 2010-04-16  
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  ISSN 978-0-7354-0764-0 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16) and by GOA XANES meets EELS (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium). M. Alfeld is supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/ 2007-2013) under grant agreement no 226716. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82179 Serial 5891  
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Author Hauchecorne, B.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, D.; Terrens, D.; Smits, M.; Vinken, K.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Photocatalytic degradation of ethylene : an FTIR in situ study under atmospheric conditions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Applied catalysis : B : environmental Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal B-Environ  
  Volume 105 Issue 1/2 Pages (up) 111-116  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Molecular Spectroscopy (MolSpec); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract In this paper, the reaction mechanism of the photocatalytic oxidation of ethylene is elucidated by means of an in-house developed FTIR in situ reactor. This reactor allowed us to look at the catalytic surface at the moment the reactions actually occur. This new approach gave some exciting new insights in how ethylene is photocatalytically oxidised. It was found that there is a change in dipole moment of the ethylene molecule when it is brought in the neighbourhood of the catalyst. From this finding, a hypothesis was formulated on how the CC-bond from ethylene will break. It was found that the aforementioned interaction between the catalyst and the molecule, allows the excited electrons from the UV irradiated catalyst to occupy the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) of the ethylene molecule through a process known as backdonation. Following this hypothesis, it was found that the degradation occurs through the formation of two intermediates: formaldehyde and formic acid, for which formaldehyde is bound in two different ways (coordinatively and as bidentate). Finally CO2 and H2O are found as end products, resulting in the complete mineralisation of the pollutant.  
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  Language Wos 000291907400013 Publication Date 2011-04-18  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0926-3373 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 9.446 Times cited 29 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors wish to thank the University of Antwerp for the funding of this research; Evonik, who delivered the photocatalyst and the 3rd grade bachelor students of the bio-science engineering department, who accompanied us in this work: Britt Berghmans, Margot Goossens, Ozlem Kocak and Laurent Van Linden. ; Approved Most recent IF: 9.446; 2011 IF: 5.625  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:89256 Serial 5978  
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Author Compernolle, T.; Van Passel, S.; Lebbe, L. doi  openurl
  Title The value of groundwater modeling to support a pump and treat design Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Groundwater monitoring & remediation Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages (up) 111-118  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics  
  Abstract A wide range of rules, algorithms, and models are available to design an effective pump and treat remediation system. Often, one refers to the effectiveness of the developed pump and treat system to demonstrate how valuable the use of a groundwater model can be. An economic valuation of the groundwater model is usually missing. This study provides a framework that puts the discussion concerning the use of groundwater models in an economic perspective. It is not only demonstrated that a more effective pump and treat system can be designed using a groundwater model, but also the economic implications of using a groundwater model are calculated. A set of economic decision rules is applied to determine the economic value of a groundwater model. It is shown that investing in a groundwater model can be economically worthwhile. The remediation time is reduced, remediation costs are saved and the property can be sold more early. These benefits outweigh the costs of developing a groundwater model, and hence a positive net benefit (NB) is determined.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2018-03-05  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129867 Serial 6277  
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Author Osán, J.; Kurunczi, S.; Török, S.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title Application of thin-window EPMA to environmental problems in Hungary Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2002 Publication Microchimica acta Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 139 Issue Pages (up) 111-117  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Language Wos 000175560300017 Publication Date 2003-03-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0026-3672; 1436-5073 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:39521 Serial 7484  
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Author Van Grieken, R.; Delalieux, F.; Cardell Fernandez, C. openurl 
  Title Atmospheric aerosol and stone conservation Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (up) 111-118 T2 - The fortifications in the Mediterrane  
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:27601 Serial 7513  
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Author Van Dyck, P.; Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title Automated matrix-correction of line ratios in energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrum deconvolution Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1983 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 12 Issue 3 Pages (up) 111-114  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Most computer XRF-spectrum deconvolution routines make use of fixed intensity ratios for the lines from one element. The magnitude of the error that fixed ratios imply has been quantitatively evaluated for samples with a varible thickness or matrix. A procedure for routinely adapting the line ratios according to the matrix effect in every sample (by making use of the matrix information present in the scatter peaks) enhances the accuracy of the spectrum evaluation.  
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  Language Wos A1983RA69700004 Publication Date 2005-05-28  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116484 Serial 7539  
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Author Annegarn, H.J.; Storms, H.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Booth-Jones, P.A. pdf  doi
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  Title Composition and size of individual particles from a gold mine atmosphere Type A3 Journal article
  Year 1987 Publication Mining science & technology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 2 Pages (up) 111-119  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Airborne dust particles were collected in a return airway of a South African gold mine using a 7-stage, single-orifice cascade impactor. Between 70 and 130 individual particles were analysed on each stage using automated electron-probe x-ray microanalysis (EPXMA). Particle size and shape parameters are given for different classes of particles sorted by elemental composition. Silicon-rich particles are the most abundant overall, while chlorine-rich particles dominate (up to 80%) in the range 0.21.0 μm. It is shown that EPXMA characterisation of particles can be used to infer relative contributions of various particle sources and dust generating processes to the total dust concentrations in mine atmospheres. An understanding of the nature and source of particles is essential for any source control strategy. We conclude that the EPXMA technique merits inclusion in the repertoire of techniques used for characterising underground dust.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2004-12-15  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0167-9031 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116777 Serial 7701  
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Author Callebaut, D.K.; Makarovska, Y. openurl 
  Title On the relationship between current and magnetic field in ring-filaments Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 150 Issue Pages (up) 111-114 T2 - IAU Colloquium 167 on New Perspective  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract There is a type of filament that forms dosed contours encircling regions of one polarity of magnetic field, while the surrounding region has the opposite polarity One distribution of ring-filaments has sizes 2R = 40,000 to 160,000 km with the maximum around 100,000 km; the other distribution (with filaments and filament channels) has bigger sizes, with a maximum around 300,000 km. At low and mid latitudes the radial component B-rs (radial for the Sun) in the region outlined by filaments varies from 50 to 100 gauss, while the longitudinal component B-phi varies from 10 to 30 gauss. The total current inside the filament is 10(10) – 10(11) A, the ratio R/a approximate to 5 to 10, the magnetic flux crossing the surface is approximate to 10(21) – 10(22) MX; th, magnetic energy is approximate to 10(29) – 10(31) erg. Polar ring-filaments at latitudes 60 degrees-80 degrees are related to the polar magnetic field reversal and the quasi-flare processes at the poles during the field reversal. Correlation between B-rs and B-phi for the polar filament bands cannot be satisfactorily explained. A theoretical model using the conservation laws is used to study the relations between the various fields, currents, etc, of shrinking polar ring-filaments and their evolution. According to this theory ring-filaments should rise higher above the photosphere when shrinking. However, observations show that the height lowers. Presumably the discrepancy is due to the lack of dissipation in the model.  
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  Language Wos 000076565100020 Publication Date  
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  ISSN 1-886733-70-8 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:95844 Serial 8333  
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Author Gonnissen, J.; De Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Sijbers, J.; Van Aert, S. url  doi
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  Title Atom-counting in High Resolution Electron Microscopy: TEM or STEM – that's the question Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 174 Issue 174 Pages (up) 112-120  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab  
  Abstract In this work, a recently developed quantitative approach based on the principles of detection theory is used in order to determine the possibilities and limitations of High Resolution Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR STEM) and HR TEM for atom-counting. So far, HR STEM has been shown to be an appropriate imaging mode to count the number of atoms in a projected atomic column. Recently, it has been demonstrated that HR TEM, when using negative spherical aberration imaging, is suitable for atom-counting as well. The capabilities of both imaging techniques are investigated and compared using the probability of error as a criterion. It is shown that for the same incoming electron dose, HR STEM outperforms HR TEM under common practice standards, i.e. when the decision is based on the probability function of the peak intensities in HR TEM and of the scattering cross-sections in HR STEM. If the atom-counting decision is based on the joint probability function of the image pixel values, the dependence of all image pixel intensities as a function of thickness should be known accurately. Under this assumption, the probability of error may decrease significantly for atom-counting in HR TEM and may, in theory, become lower as compared to HR STEM under the predicted optimal experimental settings. However, the commonly used standard for atom-counting in HR STEM leads to a high performance and has been shown to work in practice.  
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  Language Wos 000403342200013 Publication Date 2016-10-27  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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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 2 Open Access  
  Notes The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project fundings (G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N, G.0374.13N, and WO.010.16N) and a postdoctoral grant to A. De Backer. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme [FP7/2007-2013] under Grant agreement no. 312483 (ESTEEM2). Approved Most recent IF: 2.843  
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:137102 Serial 4315  
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Author van der Linden, V.; Schalm, O.; Houbraken, J.; Thomas, M.; Meesdom, E.; Devos, A.; van Dooren, R.; Nieuwdorp, H.; Janssen, E.; Janssens, K. doi  openurl
  Title Chemical analysis of 16th to 19th century Limoges School painted enamel objects in three museums of the Low Countries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal X-Ray Spectrom  
  Volume 39 Issue 2 Pages (up) 112-121  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract In this study, the results of analysing of a series of 16th-19th century painted enamel objects of the Limoges School currently in collections in three Dutch and Flemish museums by means of portable and micro x-ray fluorescence analysis (PXRF and µ-XRF) and electron probe micro analysis (EPMA) are presented. The aim of the investigation was the authentication of specific pieces. Therefore, the glass compositions as well as the (glass) colouring agents used by the Limoges' artists were studied as a function of the age of the objects. Due to the evolution of these properties, it is possible to approximately date these objects based on their chemical composition. The complete émail peint collection of the Museum Boijmans-Van Beuningen (Rotterdam, The Netherlands), consisting of 20 émail peint plaques, was analysed with µ-XRF. Quantitative information was obtained by EPMA analysis of 15 enamel fragments of objects from museum and private collections in the Low Countries. PXRF analyses were performed on the painted enamel collection of the Antwerp Vleeshuis Museum (13 objects) and the Mayer van den Bergh Museum (4 objects) and on a set of 18 plaques that were donated to the Boijmans-Van Beuningen Museum by a private collector. The results obtained by means of EPMA, µ-XRF and PXRF proved to be useful in the discrimination of 16th century painted enamel objects from those of the19th century. From a total of 70 objects examined, 2 objects (OM964A and OM993) featured a chemical signature that deviated from the published literature composition and pigment use consistent with its presumed period of manufacture.  
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  Language Wos 000275959400007 Publication Date 2009-08-11  
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  ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.298 Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.298; 2010 IF: 1.661  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82325 Serial 5509  
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Author Chelan, M.M.; Alijanpour, A.; Barani, H.; Motamedi, J.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Economic sustainability assessment in semi-steppe rangelands Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Science Of The Total Environment Abbreviated Journal Sci Total Environ  
  Volume 637-638 Issue 637-638 Pages (up) 112-119  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This study was conducted to determine indices and components of economic sustainability assessment in the pastoral units of Sahand summer rangelands. The method was based on descriptive-analytical survey (experts and researchers) with questionnaires. Analysis of variance showed that the mean values of economic components are significantly different from each other and the efficiency component has the highest mean value (0.57). The analysis of rangeland pastoral unitswith the technique for order-preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) indicated that from an economic sustainability standpoint, Garehgol (Ci = 0.519) and Badir Khan (Ci = 0.129), pastoral units ranked first and last, respectively. This study provides a clear understanding of existing resources and opportunities for policy makers that is crucial to approach economic sustainable development. Accordingly, this study can help better define sustainable development goals and monitor the progress of achieving them. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000436605400012 Publication Date 2018-05-09  
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  ISSN 0048-9697 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.9 Times cited 7 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.9  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:153617 Serial 6190  
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Author Darchuk, L.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Vázquez, C.; Palacios, O.M.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R. url  openurl
  Title Composition of pigments on human bones found in excavations in Argentina studied with micro-Raman spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication e-Preservation Science Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 6 Issue Pages (up) 112-117  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)  
  Abstract Results on analysis of prehistoric pigments from excavations and pigments on coloured child bones from North Patagonia, Argentina, are reported. To analyze their composition we used two micro-analytical techniques: micro- Raman spectrometry (MRS) and scanning electron microscopy coupled with X-ray micro-analysis (SEM/EDX). Most investigated excavated pigments show red or yellow ochres consistent with reddish or yellow minerals, such as á- and ã-goethite, haematite, erdite, haapalaite and jarosite. Raman spectra show also evidence of calcium oxalate monohydrate and calcite indicating lichen activity. Pigments covering human bones were identified as hematite and magnetite. This study allows us to infer that pigments found in excavation were employed for burial ceremonies, even though distances between excavated pigment archaeological site and buried remains are quite far, more than 50 km in a straight line.  
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  ISSN 1854-3928 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:78469 Serial 7712  
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Author Belikov, K.N.; Mikhailova, L.I.; Spolnik, Z.M.; Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title EDXRF determination of impurities in potassium dihydrogenphosphate single crystals and raw materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue 2 Pages (up) 112-115  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Language Wos 000236405500005 Publication Date 2005-10-14  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:56727 Serial 7835  
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Author Van Tendeloo, G.; De Meulenaere, P.; Letouzé, F.; Martin, C.; Hervieu, M.; Raveau, B. pdf  doi
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  Title Cation ordering in [(Tl, M)O] layers of “1202”-based cuprates : similarity to ordering in fcc-based alloys Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1997 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem  
  Volume 132 Issue Pages (up) 113-122  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract ''1201'' Tl-based substituted cuprates of the type (Tl1-xMx) Sr2CuO5 have been synthesized for M = Nb, Ta, or W. These materials do not superconduct due to a statistical distribution of some of the M for Cu. The remarkable feature of these materials is the ordering observed between Tl and M in the (Tl1-xMx-epsilon)O plane. The type of ordering depends on the composition and shows remarkable similarities with the ordering in Ni-Mo or other so-called 1 1/2 0 type fcc-based alloys or with the ordering in rocksalt oxides TiOx. The short-range order, for M = W, can be readily interpreted in terms of a mixing of nano-clusters with two different compositions. These observations of two-dimensional ordering confirm recent ideas about ordering in three-dimensional fcc-based alloys.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos A1997XY68900015 Publication Date 2002-10-07  
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  ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 2 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 1997 IF: 1.486  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:21448 Serial 299  
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Author Shi, H.; Frenzel, J.; Schryvers, D. pdf  doi
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  Title EM characterization of precipitates in as-cast and annealed Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 shape memory alloys Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2013 Publication Materials science forum Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 738/739 Issue Pages (up) 113-117  
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Nb-rich precipitates in the matrix of as-cast and annealed Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 alloys are investigated by scanning and scanning transmission electron microscopy, including slice-and-view and geometric phase analysis (GPA). The Nb-rich bcc nano-precipitates in the as-cast alloy have a 10% lattice parameter difference with the B2 matrix and reveal compensating interface dislocations. The 3D reconstruction of the configuration of small Nb-rich precipitates in the annealed alloy reveals a wall-like distribution of precipitates, which may increase the thermal hysteresis of the material.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000316089000020 Publication Date 2013-03-11  
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  ISSN 1662-9752; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104690 Serial 1028  
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Author Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B.; Nikolaev, A.V. doi  openurl
  Title Nanotube field and one-dimensional fluctuations of C60 molecules in carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems Abbreviated Journal Eur Phys J B  
  Volume 48 Issue 1 Pages (up) 113-124  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor  
  Language Wos 000233998600016 Publication Date 2005-12-13  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1434-6028;1434-6036; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.461 Times cited 25 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.461; 2005 IF: 1.720  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56408 Serial 2279  
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Author Ostrikov, K.; Neyts, E.C.; Meyyappan, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Plasma nanoscience : from nano-solids in plasmas to nano-plasmas in solids Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Advances in physics Abbreviated Journal Adv Phys  
  Volume 62 Issue 2 Pages (up) 113-224  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract The unique plasma-specific features and physical phenomena in the organization of nanoscale soild-state systems in a broad range of elemental composition, structure, and dimensionality are critically reviewed. These effects lead to the possibility to localize and control energy and matter at nanoscales and to produce self-organized nano-solids with highly unusual and superior properties. A unifying conceptual framework based on the control of production, transport, and self-organization of precursor species is introduced and a variety of plasma-specific non-equilibrium and kinetics-driven phenomena across the many temporal and spatial scales is explained. When the plasma is localized to micrometer and nanometer dimensions, new emergent phenomena arise. The examples range from semiconducting quantum dots and nanowires, chirality control of single-walled carbon nanotubes, ultra-fine manipulation of graphenes, nano-diamond, and organic matter to nano-plasma effects and nano-plasmas of different states of matter.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000320913600001 Publication Date 2013-06-18  
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  ISSN 0001-8732;1460-6976; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 21.818 Times cited 380 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 21.818; 2013 IF: 18.062  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:108723 Serial 2639  
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Author Scalise, E.; Cinquanta, E.; Houssa, M.; van den Broek, B.; Chiappe, D.; Grazianetti, C.; Pourtois, G.; Ealet, B.; Molle, A.; Fanciulli, M.; Afanas’ev, V.V.; Stesmans, A.; doi  openurl
  Title Vibrational properties of epitaxial silicene layers on (111) Ag Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Applied surface science Abbreviated Journal Appl Surf Sci  
  Volume 291 Issue Pages (up) 113-117  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract The electronic and vibrational properties of three different reconstructions of silicene on Ag(1 1 1) are calculated and compared to experimental results. The 2D epitaxial silicon layers, namely the (4 x 4), (root 13 x root 13) and (2 root 3 x 2 root 3) phases, exhibit different electronic and vibrational properties. Few peaks in the experimental Raman spectrum are identified and attributed to the vibrational modes of the silicene layers. The position and behavior of the Raman peaks with respect to the excitation energy are shown to be a fundamental tool to investigate and discern different phases of silicene on Ag( 1 1 1). (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000329327700025 Publication Date 2013-09-01  
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  ISSN 0169-4332; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.387 Times cited 36 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.387; 2014 IF: 2.711  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113767 Serial 3843  
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Author van der Graaf, W.N.P.; Tempelman, C.H.L.; Hendriks, F.C.; Ruiz-Martinez, J.; Bals, S.; Weckhuysen, B.M.; Pidko, E.A.; Hensen, E.J.M. url  doi
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  Title Deactivation of Sn-Beta during carbohydrate conversion Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Applied catalysis : A : general Abbreviated Journal Appl Catal A-Gen  
  Volume 564 Issue 564 Pages (up) 113-122  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The deactivation of Sn-Beta zeolite catalyst during retro-aldolization and isomerization of glucose is investigated. Confocal fluorescence microscopy reveals that retro-aldolization of glucose in CH3OH at 160 degrees C is accompanied with the build-up of insoluble oligomeric deposits in the micropores, resulting in a rapid catalyst deactivation. These deposits accumulate predominantly in the outer regions of the zeolite crystals, which points to mass transport limitations. Glucose isomerization in water is not only accompanied by the formation of insoluble deposits in the micropores, but also by the structural degradation of the zeolite due to desilication and destannation. Enhanced and sustained catalytic performance can be achieved by using ethanol/water mixtures as the reaction solvent instead of water.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000443669800012 Publication Date 2018-07-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0926-860x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.339 Times cited 25 Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes ; This work was performed in the framework of the CatchBio programme and the Joint Scientific Thematic Research Programme funded by the The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. J.R.M. acknowledges the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO) for his personal VENI grant. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.339  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153715UA @ admin @ c:irua:153715 Serial 5088  
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Author Aerts, A.; Janssens, K.; Velde, B.; Adams, F.; Wouters, H. openurl 
  Title Analysis of the composition of glass objects from Qumran, Israel and the comparison with other Roman glass from western Europe Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (up) 113-121  
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:32125 Serial 5470  
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Author Einhäupl, P.V.; Krook, J.; Svensson, N.; Van Acker, K.; Van Passel, S. pdf  url
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  Title Eliciting stakeholder needs : an anticipatory approach assessing enhanced landfill mining Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Waste Management Abbreviated Journal Waste Manage  
  Volume 98 Issue 98 Pages (up) 113-125  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Landfill owners, governmental institutions, technology providers, academia and local communities are important stakeholders involved in Enhanced Landfill Mining (ELFM). This concept of excavating and processing historical waste streams to higher added values can be seen as a continuation of traditional landfill mining (LFM) and seems to be an innovative and promising idea for potential environmental and societal benefits. However, ELFM's profitability is still under debate, and environmental as well as societal impacts have to be further investigated. This study provides a first step towards an anticipatory approach, assessing ELFM through stakeholder integration. In the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, involved in a case study in Flanders, Belgium. Participants were selected across a quadruple helix (QH) framework, i.e. industrial, governmental, scientific, and local community actors. The research comprises 13 interviews conducted with an aim to elicit stakeholder needs for ELFM implementation using a general inductive approach. In total 18 different stakeholder needs were identified. The paper explains how the stakeholder needs refer to the different dimensions of sustainability, which groups of stakeholders they primarily affect, and what types of uncertainty could be influenced by their implementation. The stakeholder needs are structured into societal, environmental, regulatory and techno-economic needs. Results show additional economic, environmental, and societal aspects of ELFM to be integrated into ELFM research, as well as a need for the dynamic modeling of impacts. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000487175500012 Publication Date 2019-08-21  
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  ISSN 0956-053x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.03 Times cited 3 Open Access  
  Notes ; This project has received funding from the European Union's EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 under Grant Agreement No 721185. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.03  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163760 Serial 6193  
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Author Pallot-Frossard, I.; Van Grieken, R.; Godoi, R.; Kontozova, V.; et al. openurl 
  Title Les conclusions du programme européen Vidrio sur la protection des vitraux par verrière extérieure Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Monumental: revue scientifique et technique Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue 2 Pages (up) 113-123  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  ISSN 1168-4534 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:83278 Serial 7724  
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Author Robberecht, H.; Van Grieken, R. pdf  doi
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  Title Determination of trace selenium in biological material by preconcentration and X-ray emission spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1983 Publication Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 147 Issue Pages (up) 113-121  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Selenium is determined in the ng g−1 to μg g−1 range in biological and environmental samples. A wet digestion procedure was optimized with respect to volatility losses and recovery yields, by using 75Se metabolically incorporated into rat organs. Selenium is preconcentrated from the digestion liquid by a two-step reduction with 4 M HCl and ascorbic acid. The colloidal selenium formed is adsorbed on activated carbon and filtered on a Nucleopore membrane for measurement by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence. Almost complete recovery was obtained, and the detection limit was 20 ng, corresponding to 10 ng g−1 for a 2-g sample. Biological reference materials were analyzed with satisfactory results, and the accuracy of the method was good.  
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  Language Wos A1983QH42100010 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
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  ISSN 0003-2670; 1873-4324 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116442 Serial 7794  
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Author Caratelli, D.; Gielis, J.; Tavkhelidze, I.; Ricci, P.E. url  doi
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  Title The Dirichlet problem for the Laplace equation in supershaped annuli Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Boundary value problems Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (up) 113-10  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract The Dirichlet problem for the Laplace equation in normal-polar annuli is addressed by using a suitable Fourier-like technique. Attention is in particular focused on the wide class of domains whose boundaries are defined by the so-called superformula introduced by Gielis. A dedicated numerical procedure based on the computer algebra system Mathematica© is developed in order to validate the proposed methodology. In this way, highly accurate approximations of the solution, featuring properties similar to the classical ones, are obtained.  
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  Language Wos 000325760900002&DestLinkType=CitingArticles&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7 Publication Date 2013-05-03  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1687-2762; 1687-2770 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:108644 Serial 7812  
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Author Van Alsenoy, W.; Bernard, P.; Van Grieken, R. openurl 
  Title Zware metalen in Noordzee- en Schelde-sedimenten Type A3 Journal article
  Year 1990 Publication Wtare Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue Pages (up) 113-121  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116829 Serial 8787  
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Author Domingos, J.L.C. url  openurl
  Title Study of colloidal systems of anisotropic magnetic particles Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (up) 114 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:152284 Serial 5232  
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Author Monico, L.; Prati, S.; Sciutto, G.; Catelli, E.; Romani, A.; Balbas, D.Q.; Li, Z.; De Meyer, S.; Nuyts, G.; Janssens, K.; Cotte, M.; Garrevoet, J.; Falkenberg, G.; Tardillo Suarez, V.I.; Tucoulou, R.; Mazzeo, R. url  doi
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  Title Development of a multi-method analytical approach based on the combination of synchrotron radiation X-ray micro-analytical techniques and vibrational micro-spectroscopy methods to unveil the causes and mechanism of darkening of “fake-gilded” decorations in a Cimabue painting Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 37 Issue 1 Pages (up) 114-129  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS)  
  Abstract Redox processes activated by environmental factors have been identified as the main cause of the chromatic alterations of a number of artists' pigments, including the yellow pigment orpiment (As2S3). Although a general comprehension of the mechanisms has been provided through characterization of degradation compounds of As2S3, experimental evidences to prove how other paint components and how different environmental agents influence the formation pathways of specific secondary compounds are still lacking. Thus, it becomes fundamental to develop a methodological strategy which enable achieving a discrimination among the causes affecting the chemical stability of more heterogenous As2S3-based paints and defining the mechanism through which the alteration establishes and evolves, with the ultimate goal of optimizing the preventive conservation measures of unique masterpieces. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive multi-material and multi-method approach based on the combination of synchrotron radiation X-ray micro-analytical techniques (i.e., X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy at S K-/Ag L-3-/As K-edges) and vibrational micro-spectroscopy methods to unveil the causes and mechanism of darkening of “fake-gilded” decorations in tempera paintings, originally consisting of an unusual mixture of As2S3 and metallic silver (Ag-0). Such degradation process is a not yet understood phenomenon threatening a series of Old Master paintings, including those by the Italian painters Cimabue and Pietro Lorenzetti. The high specificity, sensitivity and lateral resolution of the employed analytical methods allowed providing first-time evidence for the presence of black acanthite (alpha-Ag2S), mimetite [Pb-5(AsO4)(3)Cl] and syngenite [K2Ca(SO4)(2)center dot H2O] as degradation products of the “fake-gilded” decorations in the Maesta by Cimabue (Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Bologna, Italy). Furthermore, the study of the painting combined with that of tempera paint mock-ups permitted to explore and define the environmental agents and internal factors causing the darkening, by proving that: (i) Ag-0 and moisture are key-factors for triggering the transformation of As2S3 to alpha-Ag2S and As-oxides; (ii) S2--ions arising from the degradation of As2S3 are the main responsible for the formation of alpha-Ag2S; (iii) light exposure strengthens the tendency of the paint components towards alteration. Based on our findings, we finally propose a degradation mechanism of As2S3/Ag-0-based tempera paints.  
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  Language Wos 000722353400001 Publication Date 2021-11-18  
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  ISSN 0267-9477 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:184871 Serial 7142  
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Author Verreydt, G.; Bronders, J.; van Keer, I.; Diels, L.; Vanderauwera, P. pdf  doi
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  Title Passive samplers for monitoring VOCs in groundwater and the prospects related to mass flux measurements Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Ground water monitoring and remediation Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages (up) 114-126  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Measurement and interpretation of mass fluxes in favor of concentrations is gaining more and more interest, especially within the framework of the characterization and management of large-scale volatile organic carbon (VOC) groundwater contamination (source zones and plumes). Traditional methods of estimating contaminant fluxes and discharges involve individual measurements/calculations of the Darcy water flux and the contaminant concentrations. However, taken into account the spatially and temporally varying hydrologic conditions in complex, heterogeneous aquifers, higher uncertainty arises from such indirect estimation of contaminant fluxes. Therefore, the potential use of passive sampling devices for the direct measurement of groundwater-related VOC mass fluxes is examined. A review of current passive samplers for the measurement of organic contaminants in water yielded the selection of 18 samplers that were screened for a number of criteria. These criteria are related to the possible application of the sampler for the measurement of VOC mass fluxes in groundwater. This screening study indicates that direct measurement of VOC mass fluxes in groundwater is possible with very few passive samplers. Currently, the passive flux meter (PFM) is the only passive sampler which has proven to effectively measure mass fluxes in near source groundwater. A passive sampler for mass flux measurement in plume zones with regard to long-term monitoring (several months to a year) still needs to be developed or optimized. A passive sampler for long-term monitoring of contaminant mass fluxes in groundwater would be of considerable value in the development of risk-based assessment and management of soil and groundwater pollutions.  
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  Language Wos 000277620400009 Publication Date 2010-05-13  
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  ISSN 1069-3629 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82757 Serial 8363  
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Author Jambers, W.; Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title Present and future applications of beam techniques in environmental microanalysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication Trends in analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 15 Issue Pages (up) 114-122  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Language Wos A1996UA48000006 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0165-9936; 1879-3142 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:14641 Serial 8412  
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Author Manaigo, F. url  openurl
  Title Study of a gliding arc discharge for sustainable nitrogen fixation into NOx Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages (up) xxiv, 114 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract With the growth of the world population, the agricultural sector is required to meet an increasing demand for nutrients and currently relies on industrially produced fertilizers. Among them, nitrogen-based fertilizers are the most common choice and require N2 to be converted into more reactive molecules in a process called “nitrogen fixation”. This is mainly performed through the Haber-Bosch process, which, is not ideal since it requires large-scale facilities to be economical and is associated with a high energy cost and high CO2 emissions, resulting in an environmental impact that is pushing for the study of greener alternatives. Among these, plasma-based nitrogen fixation into NOx is promising, and gliding arc plasma, specifically, proved to be suitable for nitrogen fixation. This thesis aims to study plasma-based nitrogen fixation focusing on an atmospheric pressure gliding arc plasma on three different levels. On a fundamental level, an approach dealing with laser-based excitation of separate rotational lines was successfully developed. This method can be implemented on atmospheric discharges that produce rather high NOx densities and, thus, can impose essential restrictions for the use of “classical” laser-induced fluorescence methods. The approach is then implemented, providing a discussion on the two-dimensional distributions of both the gas temperature and the NO ground state density. A clear correlation between these quantities is found and the effects of both the gas temperature and the plasma power on NO and NO2 concentrations are discussed, revealing how the NO oxidation is already significant in the plasma afterglow region and how the gas flow rate is a crucial parameter affecting the temperature gradients. >From a technological level, the conventional approach of introducing external resistors to stabilize the arc is challenged by studying both its performance and its stability replacing the external resistor with an inductor. We conclude that similar stabilization results can be obtained while significantly lowering the overall energy cost, which decreased from up to a maximum of 7.9 MJ/mol N to 3 MJ/mol N. Finally, we study whether a small-scale fertilizer production facility based on a gliding arc plasma can be a local competitive alternative. This is done by proposing a comparative model to understand how capital, operative expenditures and transport costs affect the production costs. The model highlights how, with the current best available technology, plasma-based nitrogen fixation, while being an interesting alternative for NOx synthesis, still requires a more efficient use of H2 for direct NH3 production.  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205259 Serial 9175  
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