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Author | Byrnes, I.; Lind, O.C.; Hansen, E.L.; Janssens, K.; Salbu, B. | ||||
Title | Characterization of radioactive particles from the Dounreay nuclear reprocessing facility | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
Volume | 727 | Issue | Pages | 138488-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Radioactive particles originating from nuclear fuel reprocessing at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's Dounreay Facility were inadvertently released to the environment in the late 1950s to 1970s and have subsequently been found on site grounds and local beaches. Previous assessments of risk associated with encountering a particle have been based on conservative assumptions related to particle composition and speciation. To reduce uncertainties associated with environmental impact assessments from Dounreay particles, further characterization is relevant. Results of particles available for this study showed variation between Dounreay Fast Reactor (DFR) and Materials Test Reactor (MTR) particles, reflecting differences in fuel design, release scenarios, and subsequent environmental influence. Analyses of DFR particles showed they are small (100-300 mu m) and contain spatially correlated U and Nb. Molybdenum, part of the DFR fuel, was identified at atomic concentrations below 1%. Based on SR-based micrometer-scale X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure spectroscopy (mu-XANES), U may be present as U (IV), and, based on a measured Nb/U atom ratio of similar to 2, stoichiometric considerations are commensurable with the presence of UNb2O7. The MTR particles were larger (740-2000 mu m) and contained U and Al inhomogeneously distributed. Neodymium (Nd) was identified in atomic concentrations of around 1-2%, suggesting it was part of the fuel design. The presence of U(IV) in MTR particles, as indicated by mu-XANES analysis, may be related to oxidation of particle surfaces, as could be expected due to corrosion of UAlx fuel particles in air. High U-235/U-238 atom ratios in individual DFR (3.2 +/- 0.8) and MTR (2.6 +/- 0.4) particles reflected the presence of highly enriched uranium. The DFR particles featured lower Cs-137 activity levels (2.00-9.58 kBq/particle) than the MTR (43.2-641 kBq Cs-137/particle) particles. The activities of the dose contributing radionuclides Sr-90/Y-90 were proportional to Cs-137 (Sr-90/Cs-137 activity ratio approximate to 0.8) and particle activities were roughly proportional to the size. Based on direct beta measurements, gamma spectrometry, and the VARSKIN6 model, contact dose rates were calculated to be approximately 74 mGy/h for the highest activity MTR particle, in agreement with previously published estimates. (C) 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000537414400014 | Publication Date | 2020-04-07 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This study has been funded by the Research Council of Norway through its Centre of Excellence (CoE) funding scheme (Project No. 223268/F50). The authors are grateful to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency for providing the samples examined in this study and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) for granting beamtime at HASYLAB BL. The authors would like to thank Prof. D.H. Oughton for fruitful discussions on dosimetry, Dr. K. Proost for assistance with micro-XANES measurements, Dr. T. Gavfert for assistance with calibration of the Canberra SPAB15 instrument, and Dr. E. Reinoso-Maset for support on the Bruker M4 Tornado mu-XRF. The authors also thank Karl Andreas Jensen for guidance and support on ICP-MS. Finally, the authors express gratitude to Dr. D. Hamby and the RAMP organization for providing access to the VARSKIN6 code. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2020 IF: 4.9 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:170154 | Serial | 6467 | ||
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Author | Samaee, V.; Sandfeld, S.; Idrissi, H.; Groten, J.; Pardoen, T.; Schwaiger, R.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Dislocation structures and the role of grain boundaries in cyclically deformed Ni micropillars | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing | Abbreviated Journal | Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
Volume | 769 | Issue | Pages | 138295 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Transmission electron microscopy and finite element-based dislocation simulations were combined to study the development of dislocation microstructures after cyclic deformation of single crystal and bicrystal Ni micropillars oriented for multi-slip. A direct correlation between large accumulation of plastic strain and the presence of dislocation cell walls in the single crystal micropillars was observed, while the presence of the grain boundary hampered the formation of wall-like structures in agreement with a smaller accumulated plastic strain. Automated crystallographic orientation and nanostrain mapping using transmission electron microscopy revealed the presence of lattice heterogeneities associated to the cell walls including long range elastic strain fields. By combining the nanostrain mapping with an inverse modelling approach, information about dislocation density, line orientation and Burgers vector direction was derived, which is not accessible otherwise in such dense dislocation structures. Simulations showed that the image forces associated with the grain boundary in this specific bicrystal configuration have only a minor influence on dislocation behavior. Thus, the reduced occurrence of “mature” cell walls in the bicrystal can be attributed to the available volume, which is too small to accommodate cell structures. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000500373800018 | Publication Date | 2019-08-21 | |
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ISSN | 0921-5093 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Financial support from the Flemish (FWO) and German Research Foundation (DFG) through the European M-ERA.NET project “FaSS” (Fatigue Simulation near Surfaces) under the grant numbers GA.014.13 N,SCHW855/5-1, and SA2292/2-1 is gratefully acknowledged. V.S. acknowledges the FWO research project G012012 N “Understanding nanocrystalline mechanical behaviour from structural investigations”. H.I. is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). S.S. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council through the ERC Grant Agreement No. 759419 (MuDiLingo – A Multiscale Dislocation Language for Data- Driven Materials Science). | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.4; 2020 IF: 3.094 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:163475 | Serial | 5371 | ||
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Author | Zhao, L.; Macias, J.G.S.; Ding, L.; Idrissi, H.; Simar, A. | ||||
Title | Damage mechanisms in selective laser melted AlSi10Mg under as built and different post-treatment conditions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Microstructure And Processing | Abbreviated Journal | Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
Volume | 764 | Issue | 764 | Pages | 138210 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Selective laser melting (SLM) manufactured AlSi10Mg alloys present a fine silicon-rich network and precipitates which grant high mechanical strength but low ductility. Post-treatments, aiming at eliminating inherent defects related to SLM such as residual stresses, porosity or inhomogeneity, result in significant changes in the microstructure and impact both the hardening and the damage mechanisms of the post-treated material. The present work is dedicated to the investigation of the fracture of SLM AlSi10Mg under as built and three post-treatment conditions, namely two stress relieve heat treatments and friction stir processing (FSP). It is found that the interconnected Si network fosters damage at low strain due to the brittleness of the Si phase. The onset of damage transfers load to the enclosed Al phase which then fractures quickly under high stress, thus leading to low material ductility. In contrast, when the Si network is globularized into Si particles, the ductility is highly increased even in the case where the porosity and inhomogeneity of the microstructure remain after the post-treatment. The ductility enhancement results from the delay in void nucleation on the Si particles as well as from the tolerance for void growth in the Al matrix. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000486360100029 | Publication Date | 2019-07-27 | |
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ISSN | 0921-5093 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.094 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This research work has been supported by the WALInnov LongLifeAM project, Convention n 1810016, funded by Service public de Wallonie Economic Emploi Recherche (SPW-EER). L. Ding and A. Simar acknowledge the financial support of the European Research Council (ERC) for the Starting Grant ALUFIX project (grant agreement n 716678). J. G. Santos Macias acknowledges the support of the Fonds de la recherche scientifique -FNRS (FRIA grant), Belgium. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSRFNRS). Any-Shape is acknowledged for material supply. We thank Prof. P. J. Jacques from UCLouvain for fruitful discussion and critical reading of the paper. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.094 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162800 | Serial | 5386 | ||
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Author | Nulens, L.; Dausy, H.; Wyszynski, M.J.; Raes, B.; Van Bael, M.J.; Milošević, M.V.; Van de Vondel, J. | ||||
Title | Metastable states and hidden phase slips in nanobridge SQUIDs | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 106 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 134518-134519 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We fabricated an asymmetric nanoscale SQUID consisting of one nanobridge weak link and one Dayem bridge weak link. The current phase relation of these particular weak links is characterized by multivaluedness and linearity. While the latter is responsible for a particular magnetic field dependence of the critical current (so-called vorticity diamonds), the former enables the possibility of different vorticity states (phase winding numbers) existing at one magnetic field value. In experiments the observed critical current value is stochastic in nature, does not necessarily coincide with the current associated with the lowest energy state and critically depends on the measurement conditions. In this paper, we unravel the origin of the observed metastability as a result of the phase dynamics happening during the freezing process and while sweeping the current. Moreover, we employ special measurement protocols to prepare the desired vorticity state and identify the (hidden) phase slip dynamics ruling the detected state of these nanodevices. In order to gain insights into the dynamics of the condensate and, more specifically the hidden phase slips, we performed time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau simulations. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000904657300007 | Publication Date | 2022-10-31 | |
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ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:193393 | Serial | 7321 | ||
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Author | Scalise, E.; Houssa, M.; Pourtois, G.; Afanas'ev, V.V.; Stesmans, A. | ||||
Title | Inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy of HfO2 gate stacks : a study based on first-principles modeling | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 99 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 132101,1-132101,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A first-principles modeling approach is used to investigate the vibrational properties of HfO2. The calculated phonon density of states is compared to experimental results obtained from inelastic electron tunneling spectroscopy (IETS) of various metal-oxide-semiconductor devices with HfO2 gate stacks. This comparison provides deep insights into the nature of the signatures of the complicated IETS spectra and provides valuable structural information about the gate stack, such as the possible presence of oxygen vacancies in jet-vapour deposited HfO2. Important structural differences between the interface of atomic-layer or molecular-beam deposited HfO2 and the Si substrate are also revealed. | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000295618000036 | Publication Date | 2011-09-26 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2011 IF: 3.844 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93611 | Serial | 1606 | ||
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Author | Sharp, J.; Mueller, I.C.; Mandal, P.; Abbas, A.; Nord, M.; Doye, A.; Ehiasarian, A.; Hovsepian, P.; MacLaren, I.; Rainforth, W.M. | ||||
Title | Characterisation of a high-power impulse magnetron sputtered C/Mo/W wear resistant coating by transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Surface and coatings technology | Abbreviated Journal | Surf Coat Tech |
Volume | 377 | Issue | 377 | Pages | 124853 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Thin films of C/Mo/W deposited using combined UBM/HIPIMS sputtering show 2-8 nm clusters of material richer in Mo and W than the matrix (found by EDS microanalysis), with structures that resemble graphitic onions with the metal atoms arranged regularly within them. EELS microanalysis showed the clusters to be rich in W and Mo. As the time averaged power used in the pulsed HIPIMS magnetron was increased, the clusters became more defined, larger, and arranged into layers with amorphous matrix between them. Films deposited with average HIPIMS powers of 4 kW and 6 kW also showed a periodic modulation of the cluster density within the finer layers giving secondary, wider stripes in TEM. By analysing the ratio between the finer and coarser layers, it was found that this meta-layering is related to the substrate rotation in the deposition chamber but in a non-straightforward way. Reasons for this are proposed. The detailed structure of the clusters remains unknown and is the subject of further work. Fluctuation electron microscopy results indicated the presence of crystal planes with the graphite interlayer spacing, crystal planes in hexagonal WC perpendicular to the basal plane, and some plane spacings found in Mo2C. Other peaks in the FEM results suggested symmetry-related starting points for future determination of the structure of the clusters. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000488417800015 | Publication Date | 2019-08-03 | |
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ISSN | 0257-8972 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.589 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; J.S. thanks the Mercury Centre at the University of Sheffield for funding, which was part funded by the ERDF under grant MERCURY 904467. I.C.M. acknowledges support from CONACyT and RobertoRocca Education Fellowship. We gratefully acknowledge funding from EPSRC for the pixelated STEM detector and the software used in its operation for the fluctuation microscopy (EP/M009963/ 1, EP/K503903/1 & EP/R511705/1). AD was supported by the EPSRC CDT in Integrative Sensing and Measurement, Grant Number EP/L016753/1. Funding sources did not influence the planning or execution of this work except to enable it. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.589 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:163700 | Serial | 5383 | ||
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Author | Chaves, A.; Moura, V.N.; Linard, F.J.A.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V. | ||||
Title | Tunable magnetic focusing using Andreev scattering in superconductor-graphene hybrid devices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Journal Of Applied Physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Appl Phys |
Volume | 128 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 124303 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We perform the wavepacket dynamics simulation of a graphene-based device where propagating electron trajectories are tamed by an applied magnetic field toward a normal/superconductor interface. The magnetic field controls the incidence angle of the incoming electronic wavepacket at the interface, which results in the tunable electron-hole ratio in the reflected wave function due to the angular dependence of the Andreev reflection. Here, mapped control of the quasiparticle trajectories by the external magnetic field not only defines an experimental probe for fundamental studies of the Andreev reflection in graphene but also lays the foundation for further development of magnetic focusing devices based on nanoengineered superconducting two-dimensional materials. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000576393200002 | Publication Date | 2020-09-28 | |
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ISSN | 0021-8979; 1089-7550 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.2 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq) through the PRONEX/FUNCAP and PQ programs and by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.2; 2020 IF: 2.068 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:172730 | Serial | 6639 | ||
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Author | Zhu, W.; Li, J.; Wang, B.; Chen, G. | ||||
Title | Enhancement of pollutants removal from saline wastewater through simultaneous anammox and denitrification (SAD) process with glycine betaine addition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Bioresource Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Bioresource Technol |
Volume | 315 | Issue | Pages | 123784 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Enhanced pollutants removal from saline wastewater was investigated in simultaneous anammox and denitrification (SAD) process with glycine betaine (GB) addition. Long-term operation indicated the optimal GB dose was around 0.4 mM, which enhanced both anammox and denitrifying activity by 30% and 45%, respectively. The total nitrogen and organic removal rates were 0.38 +/- 0.2 kgN/m(3)/d and 0.34 +/- 0.3 kgCOD/m(3)/d, respectively, which increased by 34.5% and 20.5%. Independent of GB dose, denitrifying activity was promoted, but anammox activity was drastically deteriorated after excessive GB addition. The optimal GB dose predicated by both Gaussian and Modified-Boltzmann models were 0.42-0.45 mM. Besides, the bacterial activity recovery after excessive GB addition could be analyzed by the Modified-Boltzmann model. With 1.5 mM GB, granular floatation occurred since numerous gas bubbles were inside the granules. In general, exogenous GB addition can mitigate salinity inhibition and promote pollutants removal from saline wastewater. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000560717900013 | Publication Date | 2020-07-06 | |
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ISSN | 0960-8524 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51878362), China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2017M610410, 2018T110665) and State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control (Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences) (18K02ESPCR). The authors also thank Dr. Yuan Hou and Dr. Chao Fang from University of Antwerp for numerous discussion. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.4; 2020 IF: 5.651 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:171118 | Serial | 6508 | ||
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Author | Muys, M.; Papini, G.; Spiller, M.; Sakarika, M.; Schwaiger, B.; Lesueur, C.; Vermeir, P.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Dried aerobic heterotrophic bacteria from treatment of food and beverage effluents: Screening of correlations between operation parameters and microbial protein quality | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Bioresource Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Bioresource Technol |
Volume | 307 | Issue | Pages | 123242-11 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000528857700051 | Publication Date | 2020-03-23 | |
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ISSN | 0960-8524 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors kindly thank (i) i-Cleantech Flanders MIP (Milieu-innovatieplatform) for financial support through the MicroNOD project (Microbial Nutrients on Demand), (ii) Erik Fransen (StatUA) for the helpful advice on the statistical analysis, and (iii) Ilse De Leersnyder and Diederik Leenknecht for assistance with the EAA analysis. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.4; 2020 IF: 5.651 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:169452 | Serial | 6491 | ||
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Author | Zhou, S.; Xu, W.; Xiao, Y.; Xiao, H.; Zhang, J.; Wang, Z.; He, G.; Liu, J.; Li, Y.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Influence of neutron irradiation on X-ray diffraction, Raman spectrum and photoluminescence from pyrolytic and hot-pressed hexagonal boron nitride | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of luminescence | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 263 | Issue | Pages | 120118-8 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is considered as an ideal semiconductor material for solid-state neutron detector, owing to its large neutron scattering section because of the low atomic number of B and excellent physical properties. Here we study the influence of neutron irradiation on crystal structure and on intermediate energy state (IMES) levels induced by the presence of impurities and defects in hBN. Large-size and thick pyrolytic and hot-pressed hBN (PBN and HBN) samples, which can be directly applied for neutron detector devices, are prepared and bombarded by neutrons with different irradiation fluences. The SEM and TEM are used to observe the sample difference of PBN and HBN. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy are applied to examine the influence of neutron irradiation on lattice structures along different crystal directions of PBN and HBN samples. Photoluminescence (PL) is employed to study the effect of neutron irradiation on IMESs in these samples. We find that the neutron irradiation does not alter the in-plane lattice structures of both PBN and HBN samples, but it can release the inter-layer tensions induced by sample growth of the PBN samples. Interestingly and surprisingly, the neutron irradiation does not affect the IMES levels responsible for PL generation, where PL is attributed mainly from phonon-assisted radiative electron-hole coupling for both PBN and HBN samples. Furthermore, the results indicate that the neutron irradiation can weaken the effective carrier-phonon coupling and exciton transitions in PBN and HBN samples. Overall, both PBN and HBN samples show some degree of the resistance to neutron irradiation in terms of these basic physical properties. The interesting and important findings from this work can help us to gain an in-depth understanding of the influence of neutron irradiation on basic physical properties of hBN materials. These effects can be taken into account when designing and applying the hBN materials for neutron detectors. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001077086300001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-09 | |
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ISSN | 0022-2313 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.6 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2023 IF: 2.686 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200393 | Serial | 9047 | ||
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Author | Andelkovic, M.; Rakhimov, K.Y.; Chaves, A.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V. | ||||
Title | Wave-packet propagation in a graphene geometric diode | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 147 | Issue | Pages | 115607-4 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Dynamics of electron wave-packets is studied using the continuum Dirac model in a graphene geometric diode where the propagation of the wave packet is favored in certain direction due to the presence of geometric constraints. Clear rectification is obtained in the THz frequency range with the maximum rectification level of 3.25, which is in good agreement with recent experiments on graphene ballistic diodes. The rectification levels are considerably higher for systems with narrower channels. In this case, the wave packet transmission probabilities and rectification rate also strongly depend on the energy of the incident wave packet, as a result of the quantum nature of energy levels along such channels. These findings can be useful for fundamental understanding of the charge carrier dynamics in graphene geometry diodes. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000903737000003 | Publication Date | 2022-12-10 | |
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ISSN | 1386-9477 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.3 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.3; 2023 IF: 2.221 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:193497 | Serial | 7351 | ||
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Author | Berdiyorov, G.R.; Peeters, F.M.; Hamoudi, H. | ||||
Title | Effect of halogenation on the electronic transport properties of aromatic and alkanethiolate molecules | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures | Abbreviated Journal | Physica E |
Volume | 144 | Issue | Pages | 115428-6 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Quantum transport calculations are conducted using nonequilibrium Green's functional formalism to study the effect of halogenation on the electronic transport properties of aromatic S-(C6H5)(2)X and alkanethiolate S-(CH2)(11)X molecules (with X = H, F, Cl, Br, or I) sandwiched between gold electrodes. In terms of conductance, both molecules show the same dependence on the halogen terminal groups despite their different electronic nature. For example, fluorination results in a reduction of the current by almost an order of magnitude, whereas iodine substitution leads to larger current as compared to the reference system (i.e. hydrogen termination). Regarding the asymmetry in the current-voltage characteristics, halogenation reduces the rectification level for the aromatic molecule with the smallest asymmetry for iodine termination. However, in the case of alkanethiolate molecule, halogen substitution increases the current rectification except for fluorination. A physical explanation of these results is obtained from the analysis of the behavior of the density of states, transmission spectra and transmission eigenstates. These findings are of practical importance in exploring the potential of halogenation for creating functional molecular self-assemblies on metallic substrates. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000857051700007 | Publication Date | 2022-07-20 | |
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ISSN | 1386-9477 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.3 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.3 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:191500 | Serial | 7148 | ||
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Author | Lima, I.L.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A. | ||||
Title | Tuning of exciton type by environmental screening | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 108 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 115303-115308 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We theoretically investigate the binding energy and electron-hole (e-h) overlap of excitonic states confined at the interface between two-dimensional materials with type-II band alignment, i.e., with lowest conduction and highest valence band edges placed in different materials, arranged in a side-by-side planar heterostructure. We propose a variational procedure within the effective mass approximation to calculate the exciton ground state and apply our model to a monolayer MoS2/WS2 heterostructure. The role of nonabrupt interfaces between the materials is accounted for in our model by assuming a WxMo1-xS2 alloy around the interfacial region. Our results demonstrate that (i) interface-bound excitons are energetically favorable only for small interface thickness and/or for systems under high dielectric screening by the materials surrounding the monolayer, and that (ii) the interface exciton binding energy and its e-h overlap are controllable by the interface width and dielectric environment. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001077758300002 | Publication Date | 2023-09-08 | |
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ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200356 | Serial | 9110 | ||
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Author | Tan, H.; Lebedev, O.I.; McLaughlin, A.C.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
Title | The superstructure and superconductivity of Ru1222 based RuSr2Gd2-x-yYyCexCu2O10-\delta compounds | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Superconductor science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Supercond Sci Tech |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 115013-115013,8 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | For the first time, the local structure and physical properties of Ru1222 based compounds (RuSr(2)Gd(1.4)Ce(0.6)Cu(2)O(10-delta) and RuSr(2)Gd(1.8-x)Y(0.2)CexCu(2)O(10) (x = 0.90-0.55)) have been investigated and analyzed together on the very same compounds. The Ru1222 superstructure was confirmed by TEM at a local scale and was suggested to have an orthorhombic symmetry with space group Aba2 and lattice parameters a(s) similar or equal to root 2a, b(s) similar or equal to root 2a and c(s) = c. This new Ru1222 superstructure distortion from tetragonal symmetry is proposed to have a positive correlation with the superconductivity variation of these compounds. The more the distortion towards orthorhombic symmetry, the higher the critical superconducting temperature these compounds can achieve. The T(c)(0) of RuSr(2)Gd(1.8-x)Y(0.2)Ce(x)Cu(2)O(10-delta) (x = 0.85-0.55) increases monotonically from 4 to 16 K when x decreases from 0.85 to 0.70, then RuSr(2)Gd(2)Cu(2)O(8) defects emerge and the T(c) decreases with decreasing x. Ru1212 defects are observed to intergrow epitaxially with the Ru1222 structure as lamellas along the c-axis in RuSr(2)Gd(1.4)Ce(0.6)Cu(2)O(10-delta). Although Ru1212 is a superconductor, the intergrowth severely restrains its superconductivity. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000284308000013 | Publication Date | 2010-10-09 | |
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ISSN | 0953-2048;1361-6668; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.878 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo; Esteem 026019 | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.878; 2010 IF: 2.402 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95553 | Serial | 3385 | ||
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Author | Saniz, R.; Bekaert, J.; Partoens, B.; Lamoen, D. | ||||
Title | First-principles study of defects at Σ3 grain boundaries in CuGaSe2 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Solid State Communications | Abbreviated Journal | Solid State Commun |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 114263 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | We present a first-principles computational study of cation–Se 3 (112) grain boundaries in CuGaSe. We discuss the structure of these grain boundaries, as well as the effect of native defects and Na impurities on their electronic properties. The formation energies show that the defects will tend to form preferentially at the grain boundaries, rather than in the grain interiors. We find that in Ga-rich growth conditions Cu vacancies as well as Ga at Cu and Cu at Ga antisites are mainly responsible for having the equilibrium Fermi level pinned toward the middle of the gap, resulting in carrier depletion. The Na at Cu impurity in its +1 charge state contributes to this. In Ga-poor growth conditions, on the other hand, the formation energies of Cu vacancies and Ga at Cu antisites are comparatively too high for any significant influence on carrier density or on the equilibrium Fermi level position. Thus, under these conditions, the Cu at Ga antisites give rise to a -type grain boundary. Also, their formation energy is lower than the formation energy of Na at Cu impurities. Thus, the latter will fail to act as a hole barrier preventing recombination at the grain boundary, in contrast to what occurs in CuInSe grain boundaries. We also discuss the effect of the defects on the electronic properties of bulk CuGaSe, which we assume reflect the properties of the grain interiors. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000652668500013 | Publication Date | 2021-03-12 | |
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ISSN | 0038-1098 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.554 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Fwo; We acknowledge the financial support of FWO-Vlaanderen, Belgium through project G.0150.13. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center) and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), both funded by FWO-Vlaanderen and the Flemish Government-department EWI. | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.554 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:176544 | Serial | 6703 | ||
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Author | Frabboni, S.; Grillo, V.; Gazzadi, G.C.; Balboni, R.; Trotta, R.; Polimeni, A.; Capizzi, M.; Martelli, F.; Rubini, S.; Guzzinati, G.; Glas, F.; | ||||
Title | Convergent beam electron-diffraction investigation of lattice mismatch and static disorder in GaAs/GaAs1-xNx intercalated GaAs/GaAs1-xNx:H heterostructures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Applied physics letters | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Phys Lett |
Volume | 101 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 111912-111914 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Hydrogen incorporation in diluted nitride semiconductors dramatically modifies the electronic and structural properties of the crystal through the creation of nitrogen-hydrogen complexes. We report a convergent beam electron-diffraction characterization of diluted nitride semiconductor-heterostructures patterned at a sub-micron scale and selectively exposed to hydrogen. We present a method to determine separately perpendicular mismatch and static disorder in pristine and hydrogenated heterostructures. The roles of chemical composition and strain on static disorder have been separately assessed. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4752464] | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000309329300033 | Publication Date | 2012-09-15 | |
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ISSN | 0003-6951; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2012 IF: 3.794 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102203 | Serial | 511 | ||
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Author | Clima, S.; Garbin, D.; Devulder, W.; Keukelier, J.; Opsomer, K.; Goux, L.; Kar, G.S.; Pourtois, G. | ||||
Title | Material relaxation in chalcogenide OTS SELECTOR materials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Microelectronic engineering | Abbreviated Journal | Microelectron Eng |
Volume | 215 | Issue | 215 | Pages | 110996 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Nature of the mobility-gap states in amorphous Ge-rich Ge50Se50 was found to be related to homopolar Ge bonds in the chains/clusters of Ge atoms. Threshold switching material suffers Ge-Ge bond concentration drift during material ageing, which can explain the observed reliability of the aGe(50)Se(50) selector devices. Strong Ge-N bonds were introduced to alleviate the observed instability. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000480665600008 | Publication Date | 2019-05-21 | |
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ISSN | 0167-9317 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.806 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.806 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:161905 | Serial | 6308 | ||
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Author | Wei, P.; Ke, B.; Xing, L.; Li, C.; Ma, S.; Nie, X.; Zhu, W.; Sang, X.; Zhang, Q.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhao, W. | ||||
Title | Atomic-resolution interfacial structures and diffusion kinetics in Gd/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 magnetocaloric/thermoelectric composites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Materials Characterization | Abbreviated Journal | Mater Charact |
Volume | 163 | Issue | Pages | 110240-110248 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The demand of a full solid-state cooling technology based on magnetocaloric and thermoelectric effects has led to a growing interest in screening candidate materials with high-efficiency cooling performance, which also stimulates the exploration of magnetocaloric/thermoelectric hybrid cooling materials. A series of Gd/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 composites was fabricated in order to develop the hybrid cooling technology. The chemical composition, phase structure and diffusion kinetics across the reaction layers in Gd/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 composites were analyzed at different reaction temperatures. Micro-area elemental analysis indicates that the formation of interfacial phases is dominated by the diffusion of Gd and Te while the diffusion of Bi and Sb is impeded. The interfacial phases, including GdTe2, GdTe3, and intermediate phases GdTex, are identified by atomic-resolution electron microscopy. The concentration modulation of Gd and Te is adapted by altering the stacking of the Te square-net sheets and the corrugated GdTe sheets. Boltzmann-Marano analysis was applied to reveal the diffusion kinetics of Gd and Te in the interfacial layers. The diffusion coefficients of Te in GdTe2 and GdTe3 are much higher than that of Gd while in GdTe the situation is reversed. This study provides a clear picture to understand the interfacial phase structures down to an atomic scale as well as the interfacial diffusion kinetics in Gd/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 hybrid cooling materials. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000551341700045 | Publication Date | 2020-03-03 | |
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ISSN | 1044-5803 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.7 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | ; This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 91963122, 11834012, 51620105014, 51521001, 51902237), National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2018YFB0703603), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (WUT: 2019III012GX, 183101006). XRD and EPMA experiments were performed at the Center for Materials Research and Testing of Wuhan University of Technology. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.7; 2020 IF: 2.714 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:171317 | Serial | 6456 | ||
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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Springael, J.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Win-win possibilities through capacity tariffs and battery storage in microgrids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 113 | Issue | 113 | Pages | 109238 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper investigates the impact of capacity tariff design on microgrids. While the possible benefits for utilities of capacity tariffs are well researched, comparatively little work has been done investigating the effects of capacity pricing on prosumers. Through simulating a grid connected microgrid and solving the day-ahead dispatch problem for a calendar year, we show that a well-designed capacity tariff will not only smooth out demand profiles, but could also lead to less erratic charge/discharge cycles in a real-time pricing scenario, lessening battery degradation. These results show that a properly designed capacity tariff has the potential to be beneficial for both the utilities as well as the battery-owning prosumer. Furthermore, we propose a new, heuristic approach to solve the day-ahead economic dispatch problem, which we prove to be effective and efficient. Additionally, we demonstrate that our novel approach does not impose mathematical restrictions such as continuous differentiability of the objective function. We show that the proposed capacity tariff achieves the stated aim of promoting battery storage uptake and that our novel method allows for compression and shorter run times. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000483422600019 | Publication Date | 2019-07-03 | |
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ISSN | 1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:160566 | Serial | 6279 | ||
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Author | Mendonça, C.D.; Rahemi, V.; Hereijgers, J.; Breugelmans, T.; Machado, S.A.S.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Integration of a photoelectrochemical cell in a flow system for quantification of 4-aminophenol with titanium dioxide | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Electrochemistry Communications | Abbreviated Journal | Electrochem Commun |
Volume | 117 | Issue | Pages | 106767-5 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
Abstract | The photoelectrochemical quantification of phenolic compounds such as hydroquinone (HQ) and 4-aminophenol (4-AP) is accomplished by integrating a photoelectrochemical cell into a flow injection analysis (FIA) setup. It is a well-known fact that during the electroanalysis of phenolic compounds, the electrode surface is susceptible to poisoning. However, electrode fouling can be reduced significantly by using the FIA system with periodic washing of the electrode. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are generated on the surface of TiO2 under UV light, can oxidize phenolic compounds such as 4-AP. The oxidized form of 4-AP is reduced back at the electrode surface, generating a measurable signal proportional to its concentration. The factors influencing the perfor-mance of the sensor, such as flow rate, applied potential for back reduction and pH, are investigated in detail. In the concentration range 0.0125-1.0 mu M, a linear correlation between the photocurrent and the concentration of 4-AP was observed with a sensitivity of 0.6 A M-1 cm(-2) and a limit of detection of 18 nM. A straightforward analytical methodology for the on-site, highly sensitive and low-cost quantification of phenolic compounds is presented, based on the use of TiO2 in a photoelectrochemical flow cell. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000552618700004 | Publication Date | 2020-06-13 | |
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ISSN | 1388-2481; 1873-1902 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors thank FAPESP funding for the fellowship to Camila D. Mendonca (Grant #2018/13724-0) and FWO funding (grant 12T4219N and 28761) for the postdoctoral fellowship to Dr. Vanoushe Rahemi and Dr. Jonas Hereijgers. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.4; 2020 IF: 4.396 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:169924 | Serial | 6547 | ||
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Author | Zhang, Q.-Z.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Capacitive electrical asymmetry effect in an inductively coupled plasma reactor | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Plasma Sources Science & Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 105019 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; electrical asymmetry effect, inductively coupled plasma, self-bias, independent control of the ion fluxes and ion energy; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | The electrical asymmetry effect is realized by applying multiple frequency power sources (13.56 MHz and 27.12 MHz) to a capacitively biased substrate electrode in a specific inductively coupled plasma reactor. On the one hand, by adjusting the phase angle θ between the multiple frequency power sources, an almost linear self-bias develops on the substrate electrode, and consequently the ion energy can be well modulated, while the ion flux stays constant within a large range of θ. On the other hand, the plasma density and ion flux can be significantly modulated by tuning the inductive power supply, while only inducing a small change in the self- bias. Independent control of self-bias/ion energy and ion flux can thus be realized in this specific inductively coupled plasma reactor. |
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Language | Wos | 000448434100001 | Publication Date | 2018-10-26 | |
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ISSN | 1361-6595 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | We acknowledge financial support from the European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship within H2020 (Grant Agreement 702604). This work was carried out in part using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen, a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the University of Antwerp. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:155506 | Serial | 5069 | ||
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Author | Khaydarov, R.T.; Beisinbaeva, H.B.; Sabitov, M.M.; Kalal, M.; Berdiyorov, G.R. | ||||
Title | Conditions defining the mechanisms of the formation of light gas ions in multicomponent laser-produced plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Nuclear fusion | Abbreviated Journal | Nucl Fusion |
Volume | 50 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 105007,1-105007,4 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Using the mass-spectrometric method we study the charge, energy and spatial characteristics of ions in multicomponent plasma, generated under the action of Nd : YAG laser radiation on the surface of solid targets. We focus on the effect of the entry form of light gas atoms on the parameters of ions in such laser-produced plasmas. We found that the presence of light gas atoms considerably affects the parameters (e.g. the intensity and the charge multiplicity) of the heavier ions. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Vienna | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000281859300008 | Publication Date | 2010-08-21 | |
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ISSN | 0029-5515;1741-4326; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.307 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.307; 2010 IF: 3.303 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84876 | Serial | 476 | ||
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Author | Tsirlin, A.A.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Antipov, E.V.; Bougerol, C.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Schnelle, W.; Rosner, H. | ||||
Title | Spin ladder compound Pb0.55Cd0.45V2O5: synthesis and investigation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 76 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 104429,1-7 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lancaster, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000249786300074 | Publication Date | 2007-09-25 | |
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ISSN | 1098-0121;1550-235X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836; 2007 IF: 3.172 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:65594 | Serial | 3091 | ||
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Author | Leishman, A.W.D.; Menezes, R.M.; Longbons, G.; Bauer, E.D.; Janoschek, M.; Honecker, D.; DeBeer-Schmitt, L.; White, J.S.; Sokolova, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Eskildsen, M.R. | ||||
Title | Topological energy barrier for skyrmion lattice formation in MnSi | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Physical Review B | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 102 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 104416-104419 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We report the direct measurement of the topological skyrmion energy barrier through a hysteresis of the skyrmion lattice in the chiral magnet MnSi. Measurements were made using small-angle neutron scattering with a custom-built resistive coil to allow for high-precision minor hysteresis loops. The experimental data were analyzed using an adapted Preisach model to quantify the energy barrier for skyrmion formation and corroborated by the minimum-energy path analysis based on atomistic spin simulations. We reveal that the skyrmion lattice in MnSi forms from the conical phase progressively in small domains, each of which consisting of hundreds of skyrmions, and with an activation barrier of several eV. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000568994800005 | Publication Date | 2020-09-14 | |
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ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, under Award No. DE-SC0005051 (A.W.D.L., G.L., M.R.E.), the Research Foundation -Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen) (R.M.M., M.V.M.), and Brazilian Agencies FACEPE, CAPES and CNPq (R.M.M.). M.J. was supported by the LANL Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program via the Directed Research (DR) project “A New Approach to Mesoscale Functionality: Emergent Tunable Superlattices (20150082DR).” E.D.B. was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Materials Science and Engineering, under project “Quantum Fluctuations in Narrow-Band Systems.” A portion of this research used resources at the High Flux Isotope Reactor, a DOE Office of Science User Facility operated by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Part of this work is based on experiments performed at the Swiss spallation neutron source SINQ, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland. We acknowledge useful conversations with E. Louden, D. Green, and A. Francisco in preparation for these experiments, as well as the assistance of K. Avers, G. Taufer, M. Harrington, M. Bartkowiak, and C. Baldwin in completing them. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 3.836 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:171959 | Serial | 6631 | ||
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Author | Admasu, W.F.; Van Passel, S.; Minale, A.S.; Tsegaye, E.A.; Azadi, H.; Nyssen, J. | ||||
Title | Take out the farmer: An economic assessment of land expropriation for urban expansion in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Land Use Policy | Abbreviated Journal | Land Use Policy |
Volume | 87 | Issue | 87 | Pages | 104038 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | In Ethiopia, the demand for land for urbanisation is primarily met by converting rural land through expropriation. However, land expropriations are adversely affecting the previous land users by reducing the amount of production and their sources of income. In Bahir Dar, one of the fastest-growing cities in Ethiopia, approximately 300 landholdings are expropriated each year, on average, for urban expansion. This paper assesses the land expropriations to examine whether they offer economically appropriate compensation for the previous land users. Land expropriations for urbanisation between 2007/2008 and 2016/2017 were analysed based on data on land expropriation and its compensation payment obtained from the Bahir Dar City Land Administration and Management Office. Data were analysed using an exponential growth model and a stochastic budgeting technique in which Monte Carlo simulations are performed. Between 2007/2008 and 2016/2017, more than 1500 ha of land were included in the city's boundary through expropriation from 2900 landholders. The affected farmers received compensation that represents only 37 per cent of the value of current crop yields and its growth. The current compensation scheme ignores the impact of inflation on the prices of crops and assumes constant yields. It also excludes the value of crop residuals. We propose a workable discounted compensation framework that considers crop price and yield growths. This will make the compensation scheme more appropriate and make the affected farmers better off. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000483419100026 | Publication Date | 2019-06-15 | |
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ISSN | 0264-8377 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.089 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors acknowledge the Bahir Dar City Administration for sharing its compensation data, Bahir Dar Zuria Wereda Agriculture Office for sharing yield data, and the Industry and Trade Development Office for sharing crop price data. The Institutional University Cooperation with Bahir Dar University (BDU-IUC), funded by the Belgian authorities, through the Flemish Interuniversity Council University Development Cooperation, funded the research activities. We also thank the two anonymous reviewers and the editor of Land Use Policy for all constructive comments and suggestions. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.089 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162837 | Serial | 6261 | ||
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Author | Jain, N.; Hao, Y.; Parekh, U.; Kaltenegger, M.; Pedrazo-Tardajos, A.; Lazzaroni, R.; Resel, R.; Geerts, Y.H.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Exploring the effects of graphene and temperature in reducing electron beam damage: A TEM and electron diffraction-based quantitative study on Lead Phthalocyanine (PbPc) crystals | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Micron | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 169 | Issue | Pages | 103444 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of organic crystals, such as Lead Phthalocyanine (PbPc), is very challenging since these materials are prone to electron beam damage leading to the breakdown of the crystal structure during investigation. Quantification of the damage is imperative to enable high-resolution imaging of PbPc crystals with minimum structural changes. In this work, we performed a detailed electron diffraction study to quantitatively measure degradation of PbPc crystals upon electron beam irradiation. Our study is based on the quantification of the fading intensity of the spots in the electron diffraction patterns. At various incident dose rates (e/Å2/s) and acceleration voltages, we experimentally extracted the decay rate (1/s), which directly correlates with the rate of beam damage. In this manner, a value for the critical dose (e/Å2) could be determined, which can be used as a measure to quantify beam damage. Using the same methodology, we explored the influence of cryogenic temperatures, graphene TEM substrates, and graphene encapsulation in prolonging the lifetime of the PbPc crystal structure during TEM investigation. The knowledge obtained by diffraction experiments is then translated to real space high-resolution TEM imaging of PbPc. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000965998800001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-21 | |
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ISSN | 0968-4328 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work is supported by FWO and FNRS within the 2Dto3D network of the EOS (Excellence of Science) program (grant number 30489208) and ERC-CoGREALNANO-815128 (to Prof. Dr. Sara Bals). N.J. would like to thank Dr. Kunal S. Mali and Dr. Da Wang for useful and interesting discussions on sample preparation procedures. | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.4; 2023 IF: 1.98 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196069 | Serial | 7379 | ||
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Author | Khaydarov, R.T.; Beisinbaeva, H.B.; Sabitov, M.M.; Kalal, M.; Berdiyorov, G.R. | ||||
Title | Effect of light gas atom inclusions on the characteristics of laser-produced plasma ions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Nuclear fusion | Abbreviated Journal | Nucl Fusion |
Volume | 51 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 103041,1-103041,3 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Using the mass-spectrometric method we studied the effect of light gas inclusions on the formation process of multi-component laser-induced plasma ions. Masscharge characteristics, as well as energy and spatial distribution of the plasma ions are analysed. We found that both the energy and maximal charge of heavy component ions decrease due to the presence of gas atoms in the solid target surface layer. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Vienna | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000296603800043 | Publication Date | 2011-09-23 | |
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ISSN | 0029-5515;1741-4326; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.307 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.307; 2011 IF: 4.090 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93761 | Serial | 821 | ||
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Author | Carrasco, S.; Orcajo, G.; Martínez, F.; Imaz, I.; Kavak, S.; Arenas-Esteban, D.; Maspoch, D.; Bals, S.; Calleja, G.; Horcajada, P. | ||||
Title | Hf/porphyrin-based metal-organic framework PCN-224 for CO2 cycloaddition with epoxides | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Materials Today Advances | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 19 | Issue | Pages | 100390 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Herein, we describe for the first time the synthesis of the highly porous Hf-tetracarboxylate porphyrin-based metal-organic framework (MOF) (Hf)PCN-224(M) (M = H2, Co2+). (Hf)PCN-224(H2) was easily and efficiently prepared following a simple microwave-assisted procedure with good yields (56–67%; space-time yields: 1100–1270 kg m−3·day−1), high crystallinity and phase purity by using trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and benzoic acid as modulators in less than 30 min. By simply introducing a preliminary step (10 min), 5,10,15,20-(tetra-4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin linker (TCPP) was quantitatively metalated with Co2+ without additional purification and/or time consuming protection/deprotection steps to further obtain (Hf)PCN-224(Co). (Hf)PCN-224(Co) was then tested as catalyst in CO2 cycloaddition reaction with different epoxides to yield cyclic carbonates, showing the best catalytic performance described to date compared to other PCNs, under mild conditions (1 bar CO2, room temperature, 18–24 h). Twelve epoxides were tested, obtaining from moderate to excellent conversions (35–96%). Moreover, this reaction was gram scaled-up (x50) without significant loss of yield to cyclic carbonates. (Hf)PCN-224(Co) maintained its integrity and crystallinity even after 8 consecutive runs, and poisoning was efficiently reverted by a simple thermal treatment (175 °C, 6 h), fully recovering the initial catalytic activity. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001025764000001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-19 | |
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ISSN | 2590-0498 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 10 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | S.C. acknowledges the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA-COFUND) grant agreement No 754382 (GOT Energy Talent). S.C. and P.H. acknowledge “Comunidad de Madrid” and European Regional Development Fund-FEDER 2014-2020-OE REACT-UE 1 for their financial support to VIRMOF-CM project associated to R&D projects in response to COVID-19. The authors acknowledge H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019 HeatNMof (ref. 860942), the M-ERA-NET C-MOF-cell (grant PCI2020-111998 funded by MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR) project, and Retos Investigación MOFSEIDON (grant PID2019-104228RB-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033) project. This work has been also supported by the Regional Government of Madrid (Project ACES2030-CM, S2018/EMT-4319) and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos IMPULSO Project (grant MATER M − 3000). S.K acknowledges the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Vlaanderen) through a PhD research grant (1181122 N). | Approved | Most recent IF: 10; 2023 IF: NA | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197198 | Serial | 8800 | ||
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Author | Peelaers, H.; Durgun, E.; Partoens, B.; Bilc, D.I.; Ghosez, P.; Van de Walle, C.G.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Ab initio study of hydrogenic effective mass impurities in Si nanowires | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Journal of physics : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 29 | Issue | 29 | Pages | 095303 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The effect of B and P dopants on the band structure of Si nanowires is studied using electronic structure calculations based on density functional theory. At low concentrations a dispersionless band is formed, clearly distinguishable from the valence and conduction bands. Although this band is evidently induced by the dopant impurity, it turns out to have purely Si character. These results can be rigorously analyzed in the framework of effective mass theory. In the process we resolve some common misconceptions about the physics of hydrogenic shallow impurities, which can be more clearly elucidated in the case of nanowires than would be possible for bulk Si. We also show the importance of correctly describing the effect of dielectric confinement, which is not included in traditional electronic structure calculations, by comparing the obtained results with those of G(0)W(0) calculations. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000395103900002 | Publication Date | 2017-01-06 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the NSF MRSEC Program under award No. DMR11-21053, and the Army Research Office (W911NF-13-1-0380). DIB acknowledges financial support from the grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS UEFISCDI, project No. PN-II-RU-TE-2011-3-0085. Ph G acknowledges a research professorship of the Francqui foundation and financial support of the ARC project AIMED and FNRS project HiT4FiT. This research used resources of the Ceci HPC Center funded by F R S-FNRS (Grant No. 2.5020.1) and of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science User Facility supported by the Office of Science of the US Department of Energy under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:142447 | Serial | 4584 | ||
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Author | de Sousa, J.S.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.; Farias, G.A. | ||||
Title | Time-dependent investigation of charge injection in a quantum dot containing one electron | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Journal of applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Appl Phys |
Volume | 112 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 093705-93709 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The interaction of an injected electron towards a quantum dot (QD) containing a single confined electron is investigated using a flexible time-dependent quantum mechanics formalism, which allows both electrons to move and undergo quantum transitions. Different scenarios combining quantum dot dimensions, dielectric constant, injected wave packet energy, and width were explored, and our main results are: (i) due to the large characteristic transitions times between the confined state in the quantum dot and the delocalized state in the continuum, it is relatively difficult to ionize the occupied QD by Coulomb interaction solely and (ii) the charging state of the quantum dot can be sensed by direct injection of charges. (C) 2012 American Institute of Physics. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4759292] | ||||
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Publisher | American Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000311968400052 | Publication Date | 2012-11-06 | |
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ISSN | 0021-8979; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.068 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was financially supported by the Brazilian National Research Council (CNPq), under Contract No. NanoBioEstruturas 555183/2005-0, Fundao Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Cientfico e Tecnolgico (Funcap), CAPES, Pronex/CNPq/ Funcap, the Bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil, and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.068; 2012 IF: 2.210 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106014 | Serial | 3664 | ||
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