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Vanschoenwinkel, J.; Lizin, S.; Swinnen, G.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. |
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Title |
Solar cooking in Senegalese villages : an application of best-worst scaling |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Energy Policy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Energ Policy |
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67 |
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447-458 |
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A1 Journal article; Sociology; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Dissemination programs of nontraditional cookstoves often fail. Nontraditional cookstoves aim to solve problems associated with biomass fuel usage in developing countries. Recent studies do not explain what drives user's cookstove choice. This study therefore builds a holistic framework that centralizes product-specific preferences or needs. The case study identifies product-specific factors that influence rural Senegalese inhabitants to switch to solar cooking, using best worst scaling. Looking at the preferences, the case study classified 126 respondents, in three distinct market segments with different solar cooking expectations. The paper identifies socio-demographic characteristics that explain these differences in the respondents' preferences. Finally, the respondent sample is divided in two groups: solar cooker owners and non-owners. When studied with regard to the same issue, solar cooker owners appear to value benefits of the solar cooker lower than non-owners. This is due to program factors (such as formations, after-sales network) and miscommunication (such as a wrong image of the solar cooker) that highly influenced the respondents' cookstove choice. As a conclusion, solar cookers and solar cooking programs are not always adapted to the needs and requirements of the end-users. Needs-oriented and end-user adopted strategies are necessary in order to successfully implement nontraditional cookstoves programs. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000332815300043 |
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2014-01-08 |
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0301-4215; 1873-6777 |
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Impact Factor |
4.14 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; The authors thank the VLIR-UOS for their financial support and the Sol Suffit Program for their co-operation during the research. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.14; 2014 IF: 2.575 |
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Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:127544 |
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6251 |
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Ozaydin, H.D.; Sahin, H.; Senger, R.T.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Formation and diffusion characteristics of Pt clusters on Graphene, 1H-MoS2 and 1T-TaS2 |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Annalen der Physik |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ann Phys-Berlin |
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Volume |
526 |
Issue |
9-10 |
Pages |
423-429 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Many experiments have revealed that the surfaces of graphene and graphene-like structures can play an active role as a host surface for clusterization of transition metal atoms. Motivated by these observations, we investigate theoretically the adsorption, diffusion and magnetic properties of Pt clusters on three different two-dimensional atomic crystals using first principles density functional theory. We found that monolayers of graphene, molybdenum disulfide (1H-MoS2) and tantalum disulfide (1T-TaS2) provide different nucleation characteristics for Pt cluster formation. At low temperatures, while the bridge site is the most favorable site where the growth of a Pt cluster starts on graphene, top-Mo and top-Ta sites are preferred on 1H-MoS2 and 1T-TaS2, respectively. Ground state structures and magnetic properties of Pt-n clusters (n= 2,3,4) on three different monolayer crystal structures are obtained. We found that the formation of Pt-2 dimer and a triangle-shaped Pt-3 cluster perpendicular to the surface are favored over the three different surfaces. While bent rhombus shaped Pt-4 is formed on graphene, the formation of tetrahedral shaped clusters are more favorable on 1H-MoS2 and 1T-TaS2. Our study of the formation of Pt-n clusters on three different monolayers provides a gateway for further exploration of nanocluster formations on various surfaces. |
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Leipzig |
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000343873700015 |
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2014-06-16 |
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0003-3804; |
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Impact Factor |
3.039 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; 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). H.S. is supported by a FWO Pegasus Long Marie Curie Fellowship. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.039; 2014 IF: 3.048 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121180 |
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1247 |
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Scalise, E.; Houssa, M.; Pourtois, G.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Stesmans, A. |
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First-principles study of strained 2D MoS2 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures |
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Physica E |
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56 |
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416-421 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The electronic and vibrational properties of 2D honeycomb structures of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) subjected to strain have been investigated using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory. We have studied the evolution of the electronic properties of bulk and layered MoS2, going down from a few layers up to a mono-layer, and next investigated the effect of bi-axial strain on their electronic structure and vibrational frequencies. Both for tensile and compressive biaxial strains, the shrinking of the energy band-gap of MoS2 with increasing level of applied strain is observed and a transition limit of the system from semiconducting to metallic is predicted to occur for strains in the range of 8-10%. We also found a progressive downshift (upshift) of both the E-2g(1) and A(1g) Raman active modes with increasing level of applied tensile (compressive) strain. Interestingly, significant changes in the curvature of the conduction and valence band near their extrema upon the application of strain are also predicted, with correlated variations of the electron and hole effective masses. These changes present interesting possibilities for engineering the electronic properties of 2D structures of MoS2. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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North-Holland |
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Amsterdam |
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000330815800070 |
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2012-08-08 |
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1386-9477; |
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Impact Factor |
2.221 |
Times cited |
72 |
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Most recent IF: 2.221; 2014 IF: 2.000 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115761 |
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1220 |
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Roose, D.; Leroux, F.; de Vocht, N.; Guglielmetti, C.; Pintelon, I.; Adriaensen, D.; Ponsaerts, P.; van der Linden, A.-M.; Bals, S. |
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Multimodal imaging of micron-sized iron oxide particles following in vitro and in vivo uptake by stem cells: down to the nanometer scale |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Contrast media and molecular imaging |
Abbreviated Journal |
Contrast Media Mol I |
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9 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
400-408 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Bio-Imaging lab |
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In this study, the interaction between cells and micron-sized paramagnetic iron oxide (MPIO) particles was investigated by characterizing MPIO in their original state, and after cellular uptake in vitro as well as in vivo. Moreover, MPIO in the olfactory bulb were studied 9months after injection. Using various imaging techniques, cell-MPIO interactions were investigated with increasing spatial resolution. Live cell confocal microscopy demonstrated that MPIO co-localize with lysosomes after in vitro cellular uptake. In more detail, a membrane surrounding the MPIO was observed by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Following MPIO uptake in vivo, the same cell-MPIO interaction was observed by HAADF-STEM in the subventricular zone at 1week and in the olfactory bulb at 9months after MPIO injection. These findings provide proof for the current hypothesis that MPIO are internalized by the cell through endocytosis. The results also show MPIO are not biodegradable, even after 9months in the brain. Moreover, they show the possibility of HAADF-STEM generating information on the labeled cell as well as on the MPIO. In summary, the methodology presented here provides a systematic route to investigate the interaction between cells and nanoparticles from the micrometer level down to the nanometer level and beyond. Copyright (c) 2014 John Wiley Sons, Ltd. |
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S.l. |
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000346172100001 |
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2014-04-24 |
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1555-4309; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
3.307 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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; The authors would like to thank Sofie Thys for her technical support. The UltraVIEW VoX spinning disk confocal microscope was purchased with support of the Hercules Foundation (Hercules Type 1: AUHA 09/001 and AUHA 11/01). The authors also appreciate financial support from the European Union under the Seventh Framework Program (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative no. 262348 European Soft Matter Infrastructure, ESMI), the Fund for Scientific Research- Flanders and the Flemish Institute for Science and Technology and the Belgian government through the Interuniversity Attraction Pole Program (IAP- PAI). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.307; 2014 IF: 2.923 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122750 |
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2222 |
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Roose, D.; Leroux, F.; De Vocht, N.; Guglielmetti, C.; Pintelon, I.; Adriaensen, D.; Ponsaerts, P.; Van der Linden, A.; Bals, S. |
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Multimodal imaging of micron-sized iron oxide particles following in vitro and in vivo uptake by stem cells: down to the nanometer scale |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging |
Abbreviated Journal |
Contrast Media Mol I |
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9 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
400-408 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT); |
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In this study, the interaction between cells and micron-sized paramagnetic iron oxide (MPIO) particles was investigated by characterizing MPIO in their original state, and after cellular uptake in vitro as well as in vivo. Moreover, MPIO in the olfactory bulb were studied 9 months after injection. Using various imaging techniques, cell-MPIO interactions were investigated with increasing spatial resolution. Live cell confocal microscopy demonstrated that MPIO co-localize with lysosomes after in vitro cellular uptake. In more detail, a membrane surrounding the MPIO was observed by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM). Following MPIO uptake in vivo, the same cell-MPIO interaction was observed by HAADF-STEM in the subventricular zone at 1 week and in the olfactory bulb at 9 months after MPIO injection. These findings provide proof for the current hypothesis that MPIO are internalized by the cell through endocytosis. The results also show MPIO are not biodegradable, even after 9 months in the brain. Moreover, they show the possibility of HAADF-STEM generating information on the labeled cell as well as on the MPIO. In summary, the methodology presented here provides a systematic route to investigate the interaction between cells and nanoparticles from the micrometer level down to the nanometer level and beyond. |
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EMAT, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Bio-Imaging Lab, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium |
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English |
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000346172100002 |
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2014-04-22 |
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1555-4309; |
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Impact Factor |
3.307 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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Notes |
IAP-PAI; 262348 ESMI; Hercules Type 1: AUHA 09/001 and AUHA 11/01 |
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Most recent IF: 3.307; 2014 IF: 2.923 |
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UA @ lucian @ |
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3938 |
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da Costa, D.R.; Zarenia, M.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Analytical study of the energy levels in bilayer graphene quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Carbon |
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Carbon |
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78 |
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392-400 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using the four-band continuum model we derive a general expression for the infinite-mass boundary condition in bilayer graphene. Applying this new boundary condition we analytically calculate the confined states and the corresponding wave functions in a bilayer graphene quantum dot in the absence and presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Our results for the energy spectrum show an energy gap between the electron and hole states at small magnetic fields. Furthermore the electron (e) and hole (h) energy levels corresponding to the K and K' valleys exhibit the E-K(e(h)) (m) = E-K'(e(h)) (m) symmetry, where m is the angular momentum quantum number. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Oxford |
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000341463900042 |
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2014-07-16 |
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0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
35 |
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; This work was financially supported by CNPq, under contract NanoBioEstruturas 555183/2005-0, PRONEX/FUNCAP, CAPES Foundation under the process number BEX 7178/13-1, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the European Science Foundation (ESF) under the EUROCORES program Euro-GRAPHENE (project CONGRAN), the Bilateral programme between CNPq and FWO-Vl, and the Brazilian Program Science Without Borders (CsF). We thank M. Ramezani Masir and M. Grujic for helpful comments and discussions. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2014 IF: 6.196 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119280 |
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109 |
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Malladi, S.K.; Xu, Q.; van Huis, M.A.; Tichelaar, F.D.; Batenburg, K.J.; Yucelen, E.; Dubiel, B.; Czyrska-Filemonowicz, A.; Zandbergen, H.W. |
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Real-time atomic scale imaging of nanostructural evolution in aluminum alloys |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Nano Letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
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14 |
Issue |
1 |
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384-389 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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We present a new approach to study the three-dimensional compositional and structural evolution of metal alloys during heat treatments such as commonly used for improving overall material properties. It relies on in situ heating in a high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM). The approach is demonstrated using a commercial Al alloy AA2024 at 100-240 degrees C, showing in unparalleled detail where and how precipitates nucleate, grow,or dissolve. The observed size evolution of individual precipitates enables a separation between nucleation and growth phenomena, necessary for the development of refined growth models. We conclude that the in situ heating STEM approach opens a route to a much faster determination of the interplay between local compositions, heat treatments, microstructure, and mechanical properties of new alloys. |
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Washington |
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000329586700061 |
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2013-12-13 |
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1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2014 IF: 13.592 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114789 |
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2833 |
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Geukens, I.; Vermoortele, F.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; De Vos, D.E. |
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Ag nanoparticles on mixed Al2O3-Ga2O3 supports as catalysts for the N-alkylation of amines with alcohols |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Applied catalysis : A : general |
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Appl Catal A-Gen |
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469 |
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373-379 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The combination of AgNO3 with NaH results in Ag nanoparticles that can selectively perform alcohol aminations under mild reaction conditions (110 °C). NaH not only serves as a reducing agent for the Ag salt, but also activates the alcohol for dehydrogenation to the corresponding ketone/aldehyde. The stability of the particles can be improved by immobilizing them onto mixed Al2O3Ga2O3 supports; the combination of Ga and Al provides materials with stronger Lewis acidic sites compared to pure alumina or gallium oxide supports. This leads to catalysts with enhanced activities, without the necessity of adding external Lewis acids. Detailed TEM characterization also reveals a close interaction between the Ag NPs and the gallium oxide phase. The obtained catalysts are recyclable and show activity for the alcohol amination using a variety of aliphatic and aromatic amines under mild conditions. |
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Amsterdam |
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000329266500045 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-10 |
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0926-860X; |
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Impact Factor |
4.339 |
Times cited |
24 |
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Most recent IF: 4.339; 2014 IF: 3.942 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111095 |
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83 |
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Janssens, K.; Alfeld, M.; Van der Snickt, G.; De Nolf, W.; Vanmeert, F.; Monico, L.; Legrand, S.; Dik, J.; Cotte, M.; Falkenberg, G.; van der Loeff, L.; Leeuwestein, M.; Hendriks, E. |
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Examination of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and pigments by means of state-of-the-art analytical methods |
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H2 Book chapter |
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2014 |
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T2 - Science and art : the painted surface |
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H2 Book chapter; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Recent studies in which X-ray beams of macroscopic to (sub) microscopic dimensions were used for non-destructive analysis and characterization of pigments, paint micro samples and/or entire paintings by Vincent van Gogh are concisely reviewed. The overview presented encompasses the use of laboratory and synchrotron radiation-based instrumentation and deals with the use of several variants of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) as a method of elemental analysis and imaging as well as with the combined use of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Microscopic and macroscopic XRF are variants of the method that are well suited to visualize the elemental distribution of key elements, mostly metals, present in paint multi layers, either on the length scale from 1–100 μm inside micro samples taken from paintings or on the 1–100 cm length scale when the (subsurface) distribution of specific pigments in entire paintings is concerned. In the context of the characterization of van Gogh's pigments subject to natural degradation, the use of methods limited to elemental analysis or imaging usually is not sufficient to elucidate the chemical transformations that have taken place. However, at synchrotron facilities, combinations of μ-XRF with related methods such as μ-XAS and μ-XRD have proven themselves to be very suitable for such studies. Their use is often combined with microscopic Fourier transform infra-red (μ-FTIR) spectroscopy since this method delivers complementary information at more or less the same length scale as the X-ray microprobe techniques. Also in the context of macroscopic imaging of works of art, the complementary use of X-ray based and infra-red based imaging appears very promising; some recent developments are discussed. |
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2020-02-24 |
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978-1-84973-818-7 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:190782 |
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7943 |
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Carraro, G.; Maccato, C.; Gasparotto, A.; Montini, T.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Gombac, V.; Adami, G.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Barreca, D.; Fornasiero, P.; |
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Enhanced hydrogen production by photoreforming of renewable oxygenates through nanostructured Fe2O3 polymorphs |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Advanced functional materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Funct Mater |
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24 |
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3 |
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372-378 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Sunlight-driven hydrogen production via photoreforming of aqueous solutions containing renewable compounds is an attractive option for sustainable energy generation with reduced carbon footprint. Nevertheless, the absence of photocatalysts combining high efficiency and stability upon solar light activation has up to date strongly hindered the development of this technology. Herein, two scarcely investigated iron(III) oxide polymorphs, β- and ε-Fe2O3, possessing a remarkable activity in sunlight-activated H2 generation from aqueous solutions of renewable oxygenates (i.e., ethanol, glycerol, glucose) are reported. For β-Fe2O3 and ε-Fe2O3, H2 production rates up to 225 and 125 mmol h−1 m−2 are obtained, with significantly superior performances with respect to the commonly investigated α-Fe2O3. |
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Weinheim |
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000332832500011 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-08 |
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1616-301X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
12.124 |
Times cited |
95 |
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Countatoms; Hercules; Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 12.124; 2014 IF: 11.805 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113090 |
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1051 |
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Masenelli-Varlot, K.; Malchere, A.; Ferreira, J.; Heidari Mezerji, H.; Bals, S.; Messaoudi, C.; Garrido, S.M. |
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Title |
Wet-STEM tomography : principles, potentialities and limitations |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
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20 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
366-375 |
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Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The characterization of biological and inorganic materials by determining their three-dimensional structure in conditions closer to their native state is a major challenge of technological research. Environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) provides access to the observation of hydrated samples in water environments. Here, we present a specific device for ESEM in the scanning transmission electron microscopy mode, allowing the acquisition of tilt-series suitable for tomographic reconstructions. The resolution which can be obtained with this device is first determined. Then, we demonstrate the feasibility of tomography on wet materials. The example studied here is hydrophilic mesoporous silica (MCM-41). Finally, the minimum thickness of water which can be detected is calculated from Monte Carlo simulations and compared with the resolution expected in the tomograms. |
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Cambridge, Mass. |
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000337304700005 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-26 |
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1431-9276;1435-8115; |
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Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Notes |
IAP-PAI; European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7); ERC grant no. 335078-COLOURATOMS.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); |
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Most recent IF: 1.891; 2014 IF: 1.877 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118411 |
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3915 |
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Partoens, B. |
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Title |
Spinorbit interactions : hide and seek |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nature physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nat Phys |
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Volume |
10 |
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333-334 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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It is commonly believed that solids with spatial inversion symmetry do not display spinorbit effects. However, first-principles calculations now reveal unexpected spin structure for centrosymmetric crystals |
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000335371200003 |
Publication Date |
2014-04-11 |
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ISSN |
1745-2473; 1745-2481 |
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Impact Factor |
22.806 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 22.806; 2014 IF: 20.147 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:141068 |
Serial |
4608 |
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Matuszewski, K.; Matysiak, H.; Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W.; Kubiak, K.; Kurzydlowski, K.J. |
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Title |
Influence of Bridgman process conditions on microstructure and porosity of single crystal Ni-base superalloy CMSX-4 |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2014 |
Publication |
International journal of cast metals research |
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Volume |
27 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
329-335 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Synchrotron radiation micro-X-ray fluorescence and micro-X-ray diffraction analysis, micro-computed tomography and transmission electron microscopy were used to investigate the microstructure of turbine blades made of a second generation nickel based superalloy CMSX-4 manufactured by investment casting process via Bridgman technique. The dependence of microstructure on process parameters, among others, on the withdrawal rate was analysed. The results set the stage for optimising the microstructure of the blades in terms of their mechanical properties. |
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000346143500002 |
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2014-04-14 |
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ISSN |
1364-0461 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:122745 |
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8089 |
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Saeed, A.; Khan, A.W.; Shafiq, M.; Jan, F.; Abrar, M.; Zaka-ul-Islam, M.; Zakaullah, M. |
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Title |
Investigation of 50 Hz pulsed DC nitrogen plasma with active screen cage by trace rare gas optical emission spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Plasma science & technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sci Technol |
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Volume |
16 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
324-328 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Abstract |
Optical emission spectroscopy is used to investigate the nitrogen-hydrogen with trace rare gas (4% Ar) plasma generated by 50 Hz pulsed DC discharges. The filling pressure varies from 1 mbar to 5 mbar and the current density ranges from 1 mA.cm(-2) to 4 mA.cm(-2). The hydrogen concentration in the mixture plasma varies from 0% to 80%, with the objective of identifying the optimum pressure, current density and hydrogen concentration for active species ([N] and [N-2]) generation. It is observed that in an N-2-H-2 gas mixture, the concentration of N atom density decreases with filling pressure and increases with current density, with other parameters of the discharge kept unchanged. The maximum concentrations of active species were found for 40% H-2 in the mixture at 3 mbar pressure and current density of 4 mA.cm(-2). |
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Institute of Plasma Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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Beijing |
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000335909600005 |
Publication Date |
2014-04-29 |
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ISSN |
1009-0630; |
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Impact Factor |
0.83 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 0.83; 2014 IF: 0.579 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117686 |
Serial |
1728 |
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Anaf, W. |
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Title |
The influence of particulate matter on cultural heritage : chemical characterisation of the interaction between the atmospheric environment and pigments |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2014 |
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Pages |
319 p. |
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Doctoral thesis; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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no |
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Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:119329 |
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8095 |
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Neyts, E. |
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Title |
Algemene chemie : van atomen tot thermodynamica |
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MA2 Book as author |
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2014 |
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317 p. |
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MA2 Book as author; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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Acco |
Place of Publication |
Leuven |
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978-90-334-9628-8 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:128094 |
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4514 |
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Van Grieken, R. |
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Title |
2014 Award for best referee of X-Ray Spectrometry |
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Editorial |
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2014 |
Publication |
X-ray spectrometry |
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43 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
311-311 |
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Editorial; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000344178700001 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-27 |
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0049-8246 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:121210 |
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7385 |
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Cagno, S.; Hellemans, K.; Lind, O.C.; Skipperud, L.; Janssens, K.; Salbu, B. |
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LA-ICP-MS for Pu source identification at Mayak PA, the Urals, Russia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Environmental science : processes & impacts |
Abbreviated Journal |
Environ Sci-Proc Imp |
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16 |
Issue |
2 |
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306-312 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Information on Pu in environmental samples is traditionally based on the determination of the 240+239PU activity via Alpha Spectrometry (AS). A large number of alpha spectrometry sources (planchettes) containing radiochemically separated Pu are therefore stored worldwide and are available for further analyses. These archive samples represent a resource from which valuable information on isotopic composition of alpha emitters including Pu can be obtained. The relative abundances of Pu isotopes can be used to trace specific Pu sources and characterize the relative contributions of different Pu sources in a sample. Thus, in addition to the total 239+240PU activity, determination of the Pu-240/Pu-239 ratio can provide valuable information on the nature of the Pu emitting sources. The Pu isotopic ratios can be determined by mass spectrometry techniques such as Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (SF-ICPMS) or Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) that require dissolution and complete destruction of the material deposited on the planchettes. In this study Laser Ablation (LA)-quadrupole-ICP-MS has been employed for the analysis of Pu-239/Pu-240 ratios from alpha-planchettes prepared from samples originating from the Mayak PA nuclear facility, Russia. The results are compared with data from AMS and show that the Pu-240/Pu-239 ratios obtained by LA-ICP-MS can be utilized to distinguish weapons-grade Pu from civil reprocessing sources. Moreover, isotope ratio mapping can also be performed across the planchettes, allowing e.g. the visualization of possible inhomogeneities in the Pu-isotope distribution on their surface. Thus, this solid sample technique can be applied to extract additional information from existing archives of samples. |
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000331504100015 |
Publication Date |
2013-12-09 |
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2050-7887; 2050-7895 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
2.592 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; This work was supported by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/F50, and the Hercules fund, Brussels (grant A11/0387). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.592; 2014 IF: 2.171 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:115791 |
Serial |
5684 |
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Chizhov, A.S.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vasiliev, R.B.; Filatova, D.G.; Drozdov, K.A.; Krylov, I.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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Visible light activated room temperature gas sensors based on nanocrystalline ZnO sensitized with CdSe quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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205 |
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305-312 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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This work reports the study of photoconductivity and visible light activated room temperature gas sensors properties of nanocrystalline ZnO thick films sensitized with colloidal CdSe quantum dots (QDs). Nanocrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) was synthesized by the precipitation method. Colloidal CdSe quantum dots were obtained by high temperature colloidal synthesis. Sensitization was effectuated by three different procedures including direct adsorption of CdSe QDs stabilized with oleic acid on ZnO surface, anchoring to the ZnO surface through a bifunctional molecule of mercaptopropionic acid (MPA), and coating of CdSe QDs with a monolayer of MPA with subsequent adsorption on ZnO surface. Sensor measurements demonstrated that obtained QD CdSe/ZnO nanocomposites can be used for NO2 detection under visible (green) light illumination at room temperature without any thermal heating. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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000343117600041 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-06 |
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0925-4005; |
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Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
36 |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2014 IF: 4.097 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121107 |
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3848 |
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Nelen, D.; Manshoven, S.; Peeters, J.R.; Vanegas, P.; D'Haese, N.; Vrancken, K. |
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A multidimensional indicator set to assess the benefits of WEEE material recycling |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Journal of cleaner production |
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83 |
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305-316 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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EU strategies for waste management have long recognized the key role of recycling to move towards sustainable consumption and production. This resulted in a range of regulatory measures, among which the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, which sets weight-based targets for recovery, preparation for re-use and recycling. The increasing strategic relevance of the supply of raw materials has, however, spurred a more integrated approach towards resource efficiency. In addition to the prevention of disposal, recycling practices are now also meant to contribute to sustainable materials management by pursuing (i) a higher degree of material cycle closure, (ii) an improved recovery of strategically relevant materials, and (iii) the avoidance of environmental burdens associated with the extraction and refining of primary raw materials. In response to this evolution, this paper reports about the development of an indicator set that allows to quantitatively demonstrate these recycling benefits, hence going further than the weight-based objectives employed in the WEEE directive. The indicators can be calculated for WEEE recycling processes for which information is available on both input and output fractions. It offers a comprehensive framework that aims to support decision making processes on product design, to identify opportunities for the optimization of WEEE End-of-Life scenarios, and to assess the achieved (or expected) results of implemented (or planned) recycling optimization strategies. The paper is illustrated by a case study on the recycling of LCD televisions. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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000343781500030 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-11 |
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0959-6526 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:121160 |
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7393 |
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Gaouyat, L.; He, Z.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lambin, P.; Mirabella, F.; Schryvers, D.; Deparis, O. |
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Revealing the innermost nanostructure of sputtered NiCrOx solar absorber cermets |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Solar energy materials and solar cells |
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Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
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122 |
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303-308 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Conversion of solar energy into thermal energy helps reducing consumption of non-renewable energies. Cermets (ceramicmetal composites) are versatile materials suitable, amongst other applications, for solar selective absorbers. Although the presence of metallic Ni particles in the dielectric matrix is a prerequisite for efficient solar selective absorption in NiCrOx cermets, no clear evidence of such particles is reported so far. By combining comprehensive chemical and structural analyses, we reveal the presumed nanostructure which is at the origin of the remarkable optical properties of this cermet material. Using sputtered NiCrOx layers in a solar absorber multilayer stack on aluminium substrate allows us to achieve solar absorptance as high as α=96.1% while keeping thermal emissivity as low as ε=2.2%, both values being comparable to best values recorded so far. With the nanostructure of sputtered NiCrOx cermets eventually revealed, further optimization of solar absorbers can be anticipated and technological exploitation of cermet materials in other applications can be foreseen. |
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Amsterdam |
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000331494200040 |
Publication Date |
2013-11-12 |
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0927-0248; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Impact Factor |
4.784 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 4.784; 2014 IF: 5.337 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113086 |
Serial |
2902 |
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Snoeck, E.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Networking strategies of the microscopy community for improved utilisation of advanced instruments : (3) two European initiatives to support TEM infrastructures and promote electron microscopy over Europe, ESTEEM (20062011) and ESTEEM 2 (20122016) |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Comptes rendus : physique |
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Cr Phys |
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15 |
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2-3 |
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281-284 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The ESTEEM consortium of electron microscopy laboratories for materials science and solid-state physics has been created as an EU-supported delocalized infrastructure (I3) to bring together the major electron microscopy centres in Europe. Its main objectives were to develop networking, to offer transnational access to these centres with specialized and complementary techniques and skills and to upgrade in close collaboration different technical and methodological aspects such as tomography, spectroscopy, holography, detectors, and specimen holders. These efforts were aimed to strengthen the position of European microscopy and to generate new technologies potentially of high relevance in many domains identified as strategic. Following the success of the first program, ESTEEM has been reconducted in 2012 for four more years with an enlarged set of partners. |
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Paris |
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000334013600017 |
Publication Date |
2014-01-24 |
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1631-0705; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
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Impact Factor |
2.048 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 2.048; 2014 IF: 2.035 |
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Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115550 |
Serial |
2293 |
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Borovinskaya, O.; Aghaei, M.; Flamigni, L.; Hattendorf, B.; Tanner, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Günther, D. |
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Diffusion- and velocity-driven spatial separation of analytes from single droplets entering an ICP off-axis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Anal Atom Spectrom |
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29 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
262-271 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The reproducible temporal separation of ion signals generated from a single multi-element droplet, observed in previous studies, was investigated in detail in this work using an ICPTOFMS with high temporal resolution. It was shown that the signal peak intensities of individual elements temporally shift relative to each other only for droplets moving through the plasma off-axis. The magnitude of these shifts correlated with the vaporization temperatures of the analytes and depended on the radial position of the droplets as well as on the thermal properties and velocity profiles of the carrier gases of the ICP. The occurrence of the signal shifting was explained by a spatial separation of analytes already present in the vapor phase in the ICP from a yet unvaporized residue of the droplet. This separation is most likely driven by anisotropic diffusion of vaporized analytes towards the plasma axis and a radial velocity gradient. The proposed explanation is supported by modeling of the gas velocities inside the ICP and imaging of the atomic and ionic emissions produced from single droplets, whose patterns were sloping towards the center of the torch. The effects observed in these studies are important not only for the fundamental understanding of analyteplasma interactions but have also a direct impact on the signal intensities and stability. |
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000329934000006 |
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2013-11-02 |
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0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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3.379 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2014 IF: 3.466 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112897 |
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697 |
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Espinoza Torres, C.; Condó, A.M.; Haberkorn, N.; Zelaya, E.; Schryvers, D.; Guimpel, J.; Lovey, F.C. |
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Structures in textured Cu-Al-Ni shape memory thin films grown by sputtering |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Materials characterization |
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Mater Charact |
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96 |
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256-262 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The structure and texture formation in CuAlNi thin films of different thicknesses (1 μm to 5 μm) grown by DC magnetron sputtering without any intentional heating of the substrate are reported. The as-grown films present grains with an average size of 20 nm. The films with thickness of 1 μm have a single metastable phase with a hexagonal structure and are textured with planes (0002) parallel to the plane of the films. It was observed that thicker films present phase coexistence between metastable hexagonal and body centered cubic structures with a gradual increment of the body centered cubic phase fraction. The films with thickness of 5 μm are textured with planes (0002) and View the MathML source101¯0 in the hexagonal structure, whereas in the body centered cubic structure the films are textured with {110} planes parallel to the plane of the films. This fact can be associated with self-heating of the substrate during the growth of the films and with the relative stability of the metastable phases. Free standing films annealed in a second step (1123 K for 1 h) present austenitic phase with L21 structure and sub-micrometric grains textured with {220}L21 planes parallel to the plane of the films. The martensitic transformation temperature was determined from the analysis of resistance against temperature measurements. |
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New York |
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000343346400032 |
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2014-08-10 |
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1044-5803; |
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Impact Factor |
2.714 |
Times cited |
9 |
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(CONICET PIP 11220090100457) and MINCYT-FWO International Exchange Project FW/09/03 is also acknowledged |
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Most recent IF: 2.714; 2014 IF: 1.845 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118931 |
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3321 |
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Smits, M.; Huygh, D.; Craeye, B.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Effect of process parameters on the photocatalytic soot degradation on self-cleaning cementitious materials |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Catalysis today |
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Catal Today |
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230 |
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250-255 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings (EMIB) |
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Soot deposition has the negative ability to devalue the aesthetic appearance of buildings. Titanium dioxide applied on the building material is one way to counteract this problem as it provides air-purifying and self-cleaning properties due to its photocatalytic activity. In literature, photocatalytic soot oxidation was described, but until now, little information was available about the influence of process parameters on the photocatalytic degradation efficiency. The influence of three process parameters was tested in this study, namely TiO2 concentration, soot concentration and water-to-cement ratio (WIC-ratio) of the mortar substrates. The results revealed 50 mu gTiO(2) cm(-2) is better to use on the cementitious materials than 250 mu gTiO(2) cm(-2). The soot concentrations occurring in real-world situations will not inhibit the photocatalyst to be activated by light. Furthermore, the photonic efficiency increases slightly for lower WIC-ratios. This can be of interest for structural building applications, since a lower WIC-ratio results in a lower porosity of the samples and consequently in an increase in mortar strength. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2013-10-31 |
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0920-5861 |
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4.636 |
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14 |
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; This work was supported by a PhD grant (M. Smits) from the University of Antwerp. We would like to thank T. Tytgat for the scientific discussion and Evonik for delivering the materials used in the experiments. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.636; 2014 IF: 3.893 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:117142 |
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5946 |
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Aghaei, M.; Flamigni, L.; Lindner, H.; Günther, D.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Occurrence of gas flow rotational motion inside the ICP torch : a computational and experimental study |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
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Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry |
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J Anal Atom Spectrom |
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29 |
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2 |
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249-261 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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An inductively coupled plasma, connected to the sampling cone of a mass spectrometer, is computationally investigated. The occurrence of rotational motion of the auxiliary and carrier gas flows is studied. The effects of operating parameters, i.e., applied power and gas flow rates, as well as geometrical parameters, i.e., sampler orifice diameter and injector inlet diameter, are investigated. Our calculations predict that at higher applied power the auxiliary and carrier gas flows inside the torch move more forward to the sampling cone, which is validated experimentally for the auxiliary gas flow, by means of an Elan 6000 ICP-MS. Furthermore, an increase of the gas flow rates can also modify the occurrence of rotational motion. This is especially true for the carrier gas flow rate, which has a more pronounced effect to reduce the backward motion than the flow rates of the auxiliary and cooling gas. Moreover, a larger sampler orifice (e.g., 2 mm instead of 1 mm) reduces the backward flow of the auxiliary gas path lines. Finally, according to our model, an injector inlet of 2 mm diameter causes more rotations in the carrier gas flow than an injector inlet diameter of 1.5 mm, which can be avoided again by changing the operating parameters. |
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London |
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2013-11-14 |
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0267-9477;1364-5544; |
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Impact Factor |
3.379 |
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21 |
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Most recent IF: 3.379; 2014 IF: 3.466 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112896 |
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2427 |
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Batuk, M.; Batuk, D.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J. |
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Pb5Fe3TiO11Cl : a rare example of Ti(IV) in a square pyramidal oxygen coordination |
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2014 |
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Journal of solid state chemistry |
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J Solid State Chem |
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215 |
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245-252 |
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A new oxychloride Pb5Fe3TiO11Cl has been synthesized using the solid state method. Its crystal and magnetic structure was investigated in the 1.5550 K temperature range using electron diffraction, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy, atomic resolution energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, neutron and X-ray powder diffraction. At room temperature Pb5Fe3TiO11Cl crystallizes in the P4/mmm space group with the unit cell parameters a=3.91803(3) Å and c=19.3345(2) Å. Pb5Fe3TiO11Cl is a new n=4 member of the oxychloride perovskite-based homologous series An+1BnO3n−1Cl. The structure is built of truncated Pb3Fe3TiO11 quadruple perovskite blocks separated by CsCl-type Pb2Cl slabs. The perovskite blocks consist of two layers of (Fe,Ti)O6 octahedra sandwiched between two layers of (Fe,Ti)O5 square pyramids. The Ti4+ cations are preferentially located in the octahedral layers, however, the presence of a noticeable amount of Ti4+ in a five-fold coordination environment has been undoubtedly proven using neutron powder diffraction and atomic resolution compositional mapping. Pb5Fe3TiO11Cl is antiferromagnetically ordered below 450(10) K. The ordered Fe magnetic moments at 1.5 K are 4.06(4) μB and 3.86(5) μB on the octahedral and square-pyramidal sites, respectively. |
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000336891300037 |
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2014-04-12 |
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0022-4596; |
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Impact Factor |
2.299 |
Times cited |
4 |
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Most recent IF: 2.299; 2014 IF: 2.133 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117066 |
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3551 |
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Arana, A.; Loureiro, A.L.; Barbosa, H.M.J.; Van Grieken, R.; Artaxo, P. |
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Optimized energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of atmospheric aerosols collected at pristine and perturbed Amazon Basin sites |
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2014 |
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X-ray spectrometry |
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43 |
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4 |
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228-237 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Elemental composition of aerosols is important to source apportionment studies and to understand atmospheric processes that influence aerosol composition. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy was applied for measuring the elemental composition of Amazonian atmospheric aerosols. The instrument used was a spectrometer Epsilon 5, PANalytical B. V., with tridimensional geometry that reduces the background signal with a polarized X-ray detection. The measurement conditions were optimized for low-Z elements, e. g. Mg, Al, Si, that are present at very low concentrations in the Amazon. From Na to K, our detection limits are about 50% to 75% lower than previously published results for similar instrument. Calibration was performed using Micromatter standards, except for P whose standard was produced by nebulization of an aqueous solution of KH2PO4 at our laboratory. The multi-element reference material National Institute of Standards and Technology-2783 (air particulate filter) was used for evaluating the accuracy of the calibration procedure of the 22 elements in our standard analysis routine, and the uncertainty associated with calibration procedures was evaluated. The overall performance of the instrument and validation of our measurements were assessed by comparison with results obtained from parallel analysis using particle-induced X-ray emission and another Epsilon 5 spectrometer. The elemental composition in 660 samples collected at a pristine site in the Amazon Basin and of 1416 samples collected at a site perturbed by land use change was determined. Our measurements show trace elements associated with biogenic aerosols, soil dust, biomass burning, and sea-salt, even for the very low concentrations as observed in Amazonia. Copyright (C) 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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2014-06-09 |
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0049-8246 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:118419 |
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Erni, R.; Abakumov, A.M.; Rossell, M.D.; Batuk, D.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Nénert, G.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Nanoscale phase separation in perovskites revisited |
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L1 Letter to the editor |
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2014 |
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Nature materials |
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Nat Mater |
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13 |
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3 |
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216-217 |
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000331945200002 |
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2014-02-20 |
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1476-1122;1476-4660; |
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Impact Factor |
39.737 |
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5 |
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Most recent IF: 39.737; 2014 IF: 36.503 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114579 |
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2270 |
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Ying, J.; Yang, X.-Y.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Mu, S.-C.; Janiak, C.; Geng, W.; Pan, M.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
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One particle@one cell : highly monodispersed PtPd bimetallic nanoparticles for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction |
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2014 |
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Nano energy |
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Nano Energy |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Highly monodispersed platinum-based nanoalloys are the best-known catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction. Although certainly promising, the durability and stability are among the main requirements for commercializing fuel cell electrocatalysts in practical applications. Herein, we synthesize highly stable, durable and catalytic active monodispersed PtPd nano-particles encapsulated in a unique one particle@one cell structure by adjusting the viscosity of solvents using mesocellular foam. PtPd nanoparticles in mesocellular carbon foam exhibit an excellent electrocatalytic activity (over 4 times mass and specific activities than the commercial Pt/C catalyst). Most importantly, this nanocatalyst shows no obvious change of structure and only a 29.5% loss in electrochemically active surface area after 5000 potential sweeps between 0.6 and 1.1 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode cycles. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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2014-06-23 |
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2211-2855; |
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Impact Factor |
12.343 |
Times cited |
40 |
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Most recent IF: 12.343; 2014 IF: 10.325 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:119255 |
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2465 |
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