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Author Verbeeck, J.; Guzzinati, G.; Clark, L.; Juchtmans, R.; Van Boxem, R.; Tian, H.; Béché, A.; Lubk, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Shaping electron beams for the generation of innovative measurements in the (S)TEM Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Comptes rendus : physique Abbreviated Journal Cr Phys
Volume 15 Issue 2-3 Pages (down) 190-199
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In TEM, a typical goal consists of making a small electron probe in the sample plane in order to obtain high spatial resolution in scanning transmission electron microscopy. In order to do so, the phase of the electron wave is corrected to resemble a spherical wave compensating for aberrations in the magnetic lenses. In this contribution, we discuss the advantage of changing the phase of an electron wave in a specific way in order to obtain fundamentally different electron probes opening up new applications in the (S)TEM. We focus on electron vortex states as a specific family of waves with an azimuthal phase signature and discuss their properties, production and applications. The concepts presented here are rather general and also different classes of probes can be obtained in a similar fashion, showing that electron probes can be tuned to optimize a specific measurement or interaction.
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Publisher Place of Publication Paris Editor
Language Wos 000334013600009 Publication Date 2014-02-01
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ISSN 1631-0705; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.048 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes Vortex ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.048; 2014 IF: 2.035
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116946UA @ admin @ c:irua:116946 Serial 2992
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Author Celebi, S.; Sezgin, M.E.; Çakir, D.; Baytan, B.; Demirkaya, M.; Sevinir, B.; Bozdemir, S.E.; Gunes, A.M.; Hacimustafaoglu, M.
Title Catheter-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology-oncology patients Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Abbreviated Journal Pediatr Hemat Oncol
Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages (down) 187-194
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSIs) are common complications encountered with cancer treatment. The aims of this study were to analyze the factors associated with recurrent infection and catheter removal in pediatric hematology-oncology patients. All cases of CABSIs in patients attending the Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology between January 2008 and December 2010 were reviewed. A total of 44 episodes of CABSIs, including multiple episodes involving the same catheter, were identified in 31 children with cancer. The overall CABSIs rate was 7.4 infections per 1000 central venous catheter (CVC) days. The most frequent organism isolated was coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CONS). The CVC was removed in nine (20.4%) episodes. We found that hypotension, persistent bacteremia, Candida infection, exit-side infection, neutropenia, and prolonged duration of neutropenia were the factors for catheter removal. There were 23 (52.2%) episodes of recurrence or reinfection. Mortality rate was found to be 9.6% in children with CABSIs. In this study, we found that CABSIs rate was 7.4 infections per 1000 catheter-days. CABSIs rates in our hematology-oncology patients are comparable to prior reports. Because CONS is the most common isolated microorganism in CABSIs, vancomycin can be considered part of the initial empirical regimen.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2013-04-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0888-0018 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.12 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.12; 2013 IF: 0.963
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:128324 Serial 4589
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Author Lundeberg, M.B.; Gao, Y.; Asgari, R.; Tan, C.; Van Duppen, B.; Autore, M.; Alonso-Gonzalez, P.; Woessner, A.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Hillenbrand, R.; Hone, J.; Polini, M.; Koppens, F.H.L.
Title Tuning quantum nonlocal effects in graphene plasmonics Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Science Abbreviated Journal Science
Volume 357 Issue 6347 Pages (down) 187-190
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The response of electron systems to electrodynamic fields that change rapidly in space is endowed by unique features, including an exquisite spatial nonlocality. This can reveal much about the materials' electronic structure that is invisible in standard probes that use gradually varying fields. Here, we use graphene plasmons, propagating at extremely slow velocities close to the electron Fermi velocity, to probe the nonlocal response of the graphene electron liquid. The near-field imaging experiments reveal a parameter-free match with the full quantum description of the massless Dirac electron gas, which involves three types of nonlocal quantum effects: single-particle velocity matching, interaction-enhanced Fermi velocity, and interaction-reduced compressibility. Our experimental approach can determine the full spatiotemporal response of an electron system.
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Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor
Language Wos 000405391700042 Publication Date 2017-07-19
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ISSN 0036-8075; 1095-9203 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 37.205 Times cited 87 Open Access
Notes ; F.H.L.K., M.P., and R.H. acknowledge support by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under grant agreement no. 696656 Graphene Flagship. M. P. acknowledges support by Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. F. H. L. K. acknowledges financial support from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under the ERC starting grant (307806, CarbonLight) and project GRASP (FP7-ICT-2013-613024-GRASP). F. H. L. K. acknowledges support from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, through the “ Severo Ochoa” Programme for Centres of Excellence in R& D (SEV-2015-0522), support by Fundacio Cellex Barcelona, CERCA Programme/Generalitat de Catalunya, the Mineco grants Ramon y Cajal (RYC-2012-12281), Plan Nacional (FIS2013-47161-P and FIS2014-59639-JIN), and support from the Government of Catalonia through the SGR grant (2014-SGR-1535). R. H. acknowledges support from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (national project MAT-2015-65525-R). P. A-G. acknowledges financial support from the national project FIS2014-60195-JIN and the ERC starting grant 715496, 2DNANOPTICA. K. W. and T. T. acknowledge support from the Elemental Strategy Initiative conducted by the MEXT, Japan, and JSPS KAKENHI grant numbers JP26248061, JP15K21722, and JP25106006. Y. G., C. T., and J. H. acknowledge support from the U. S. Office of Naval Research N00014-13-1-0662. C. T. was supported under contract FA9550-11-C-0028 and awarded by the Department of Defense, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, 32 CFR 168a. This research used resources of the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, which is a U. S. Department of Energy Office of Science Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory under contract no. DE-SC0012704. B. V. D. acknowledges support from the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) by a postdoctoral fellowship. M. P. is extremely grateful for the financial support granted by ICFO during a visit in August 2016. This work used open source software (www. python. org, www. matplotlib. org, and www. blender. org). R. H. is cofounder of Neaspec GmbH, a company producing scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscope systems such as the ones used in this study. All other authors declare no competing financial interests. ; Approved Most recent IF: 37.205
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144833 Serial 4730
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Author Hellar-Kihampa, H.; De Wael, K.; Lugwisha, E.; Govindan, M.; Covaci, A.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Spatial monitoring of organohalogen compounds in surface water and sediments of a rural-urban river basin in Tanzania Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal Sci Total Environ
Volume 447 Issue Pages (down) 186-197
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre
Abstract The presence of persistent organic pollutants in Tanzanian environment is not well monitored despite the existing pollution potential from a number of sources. In this study, we investigated for the first time, the concentration profiles of different organohalogen compounds such as organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in environmental samples (water and sediments) from the Pangani river basin (PRB). The PRB is one of the largest drainage basins in Tanzania, with its watershed exposed to multiple input sources of trace organic contaminants. Surface water and sediments were sampled from 12 representative stations of diverse characteristics and land-use practices, in three distinct seasons, and extracted by liquidliquid and Soxhlet extraction methods, respectively. Water samples were analyzed by GC-ECD for OCPs only, while sediment samples were analyzed for OCPs, PCBs and PBDEs by GC/MS. Seven compounds, dominated by HCH isomers (5104460 pg/L) and DDT analogs (1601460 pg/L),were detected in the water samples. These concentrations are far below the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality. A total of 42 compounds (8 OCPs, 28 PCB congeners and 6 PBDE congeners) were detected in the sediment samples. Their respective total concentration ranges were 24510,230; 35711,000 and 382175 pg/g dry weight. The spatial distribution patterns and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis reflected the impact of historical agricultural usage in sugarcane plantations (OCPs), and urbanization (PCBs and PBDEs). Risk assessment using sediment quality guidelines indicated no ecotoxicological risks. The results we have found provide preliminary data on levels of the organic contaminants in Pangani river basin as a new insight on the environmental quality of the area.
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Language Wos 000317538100022 Publication Date 2013-02-05
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ISSN 0048-9697 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.9 Times cited 42 Open Access
Notes ; This research project was funded by the International Foundation for Science (IFS, Project Number W/4945-1). The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of the Pangani Basin Water Office (PBWO) in Moshi, Tanzania; especially Ms. Arafa Maggidi in provision of valuable information and assistance with the sampling campaigns, and Salim Lyimo in mapping of the study area. The contributions of Mr. Peter Machibya of the Department of Geology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in sediment characterization; and Mr. Emmanuel Gwae, of the Government Chemists Laboratory Agency (GCLA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for instrumental analysis of the water samples, are highly appreciated. Harieth Hellar-Kihampa acknowledges financial support from the Belgian Technical Agency (BTC). Govindan Malarvannan and Adrian Covaci acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.9; 2013 IF: 3.163
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:105260 Serial 5836
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Author Stosic, D.; Stosic, D.; Ludermir, T.; Stosic, B.; Milošević, M.V.
Title GPU-advanced 3D electromagnetic simulations of superconductors in the Ginzburg-Landau formalism Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Journal of computational physics Abbreviated Journal J Comput Phys
Volume 322 Issue 322 Pages (down) 183-198
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Ginzburg-Landau theory is one of the most powerful phenomenological theories in physics, with particular predictive value in superconductivity. The formalism solves coupled nonlinear differential equations for both the electronic and magnetic responsiveness of a given superconductor to external electromagnetic excitations. With order parameter varying on the short scale of the coherence length, and the magnetic field being long-range, the numerical handling of 3D simulations becomes extremely challenging and time-consuming for realistic samples. Here we show precisely how one can employ graphics-processing units (GPUs) for this type of calculations, and obtain physics answers of interest in a reasonable time-frame – with speedup of over 100x compared to best available CPU implementations of the theory on a 2563grid. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000381585100010 Publication Date 2016-06-28
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ISSN 0021-9991 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.744 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported through research grants from Brazilian agencies CNPq (306719/2012-6, 140840/2016-8) and FACEPE (IBPG-0510-1.03/15), BOF-UA, and the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.744
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137115 Serial 4354
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Author Lukashin, A.V.; Eliseev, A.A.; Zhuravleva, N.G.; Vertegel, A.A.; Tretyakov, Y.D.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title One-step synthesis of shelled PbS nanoparticles in a layered double hydroxide matrix Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Mendeleev communications Abbreviated Journal Mendeleev Commun
Volume Issue 4 Pages (down) 174-176
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The one-step preparation of capped PbS nanoparticles in an inorganic matrix via UV-induced decomposition of lead thiosulfate complexes intercalated into a hydrotalcite-type layered double hydroxide is reported.
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Publisher Place of Publication Cambridge Editor
Language Wos 000224247100025 Publication Date 2004-09-09
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ISSN 0959-9436; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.741 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.741; 2004 IF: 0.640
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103735 Serial 2468
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Author Vijayakumar, J.; Savchenko, T.M.; Bracher, D.M.; Lumbeeck, G.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Vajda, Š.; Nolting, F.; Vaz, Ca.f.; Kleibert, A.
Title Absence of a pressure gap and atomistic mechanism of the oxidation of pure Co nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Nature communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages (down) 174
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Understanding chemical reactivity and magnetism of 3<italic>d</italic>transition metal nanoparticles is of fundamental interest for applications in fields ranging from spintronics to catalysis. Here, we present an atomistic picture of the early stage of the oxidation mechanism and its impact on the magnetism of Co nanoparticles. Our experiments reveal a two-step process characterized by (i) the initial formation of small CoO crystallites across the nanoparticle surface, until their coalescence leads to structural completion of the oxide shell passivating the metallic core; (ii) progressive conversion of the CoO shell to Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>and void formation due to the nanoscale Kirkendall effect. The Co nanoparticles remain highly reactive toward oxygen during phase (i), demonstrating the absence of a pressure gap whereby a low reactivity at low pressures is postulated. Our results provide an important benchmark for the development of theoretical models for the chemical reactivity in catalysis and magnetism during metal oxidation at the nanoscale.
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Language Wos 000955726400021 Publication Date 2023-01-12
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ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 16.6 Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung, 200021160186 2002153540 ; EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 810310 823717 ; University of Basel | Swiss Nanoscience Institute, P1502 ; This work is funded by Swiss National Foundation (SNF) (Grants. No 200021160186 and 2002153540) and the Swiss Nanoscience Institut (SNI) (Grant No. SNI P1502). S.V. acknowledges support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 810310, which corresponds to the J. Heyrovsky Chair project (“ERA Chair at J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry AS CR – The institutional approach towards ERA”). The funders had no role in the preparation of the article. Part of this work was performed at the Surface/Interface: Microscopy (SIM) beamline of the Swiss Light Source (SLS), Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen, Switzerland. We kindly acknowledge Anja Weber and Elisabeth Müller from PSI for their help in fabricating the sample markers. A.B. and J. Verbeeck received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research Infrastructure – Integrating Activities for Advanced Communities under grant agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3 reported Approved Most recent IF: 16.6; 2023 IF: 12.124
Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196738 Serial 8804
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Author Philippaerts, A.; Paulussen, S.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Poelman, H.; Bulut, M.; de Clippel, F.; Smeets, P.; Sels, B.; Jacobs, P.
Title Selectivity in sorption and hydrogenation of methyl oleate and elaidate on MFI zeolites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal
Volume 270 Issue 1 Pages (down) 172-184
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Different zeolites were tested for selective removal of methyl elaidate (trans isomer) from an equimolar mixture with methyl oleate (cis isomer). Sorption experiments of the geometric isomers show that only ZSM-5 samples with reduced Al content in the framework are able to discriminate among the bent cis and the linear trans fatty acid methyl esters. Hydrogenation experiments of equimolar methyl oleate and elaidate mixtures at low temperature (65 °C) and high hydrogen pressure (6.0 MPa), using Pt catalysts, confirm this result. Only with a Pt/NaZSM-5 catalyst outspoken selectivity for the hydrogenation of the trans isomer is obtained. In order to prepare a selective Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst, the influence of Pt addition (impregnation, ion-exchange and competitive ion-exchange) and Pt activation (different calcination and reduction temperatures) on the Pt-distribution and Pt particle size was investigated using SEM, bright-field and HR TEM, EDX, electron tomography, CO-chemisorption, XPS, XRD, and UVvis measurements. The best result in terms of hydrogenation activity and selectivity is obtained with a Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst, which is prepared via competitive ion-exchange, followed by slow calcination up to 350 °C under high O2 flow and a reduction up to 500 °C under H2. This preparation method leads to a Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst with the best Pt distribution and the smallest Pt clusters occluded in the zeolite structure. Finally, the influence of zeolite crystal size, morphology, and elemental composition of ZSM-5 on hydrogenation activity and selectivity was investigated in detail.
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Publisher Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor
Language Wos 000275966100021 Publication Date 2010-01-28
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ISSN 0021-9517; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.844 Times cited 24 Open Access
Notes FWO; IAP-IV; Methusalem Approved Most recent IF: 6.844; 2010 IF: 5.415
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82435 Serial 2970
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Author Van Noyen, J.; Middelkoop, V.; Buysse, C.; Kovalevsky, A.; Snijkers, F.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Mullens, S.; Luyten, J.; Kretzschmar, J.; Lenaerts, S.
Title Fabrication of perovskite capillary membranes for high temperature gas separation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Catalysis today Abbreviated Journal Catal Today
Volume 193 Issue 1 Pages (down) 172-178
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Oxygen-permeable perovskites with mixed ionic-electronic conducting properties can play an important role in carbon capture and storage techniques. Their ability to separate oxygen from air is needed, more specifically, in oxy-fuel and pre-combustion technologies. In this work, the first detailed comparative analysis and new results are reported on four types of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-delta (BSCF) capillary membranes: non-coated sulphur-containing; catalyst-coated sulphur-containing; non-coated sulphur-free and catalyst-coated sulphur-free. The fabrication of BSCF capillaries by a spinning technique based on phase inversion is further discussed and their oxygen separation performances are interpreted. The comparison of the performance of these different generations of BSCF capillaries of similar dimensions demonstrates a significant impact of the sulphur contamination on both the oxygen flux through the membrane and the activation energy of the overall oxygen transport mechanism. Careful attention is paid to the effect of activation layers on both sulphur-free and sulphur-containing types of capillaries. Additional long-term testing of the sulphur-free BSCF capillaries is presented, where partial decomposition of the membrane surface was observed due to kinetic demixing. (c) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000308675900025 Publication Date 2012-04-15
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ISSN 0920-5861 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.636 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes ; The authors want to express their thanks to the VITO personnel for their continuous support, especially B. Molenberghs, W. Doyen (Separation and Conversion Technology, VITO), R. Kemps, M. Mertens, I. Thijs, M. Schoeters, W. Bouwen and J. Cooymans (Materials Department, VITO). C. Buysse thankfully acknowledges a Ph.D. scholarship provided by VITO and the University of Antwerp. This work is performed in the framework of the German Helmholtz Alliance Project “MEM-BRAIN”, aiming at the development of gas separation membranes for zero-emission fossil fuel power plants. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.636; 2012 IF: 2.980
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:101797 Serial 5951
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Author Quan, L.N.; Ma, D.; Zhao, Y.; Voznyy, O.; Yuan, H.; Bladt, E.; Pan, J.; de Arquer, F.P.G.; Sabatini, R.; Piontkowski, Z.; Emwas, A.-H.; Todorovic, P.; Quintero-Bermudez, R.; Walters, G.; Fan, J.Z.; Liu, M.; Tan, H.; Saidaminov, M., I; Gao, L.; Li, Y.; Anjum, D.H.; Wei, N.; Tang, J.; McCamant, D.W.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Bals, S.; Hofkens, J.; Bakr, O.M.; Lu, Z.-H.; Sargent, E.H.
Title Edge stabilization in reduced-dimensional perovskites Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Nature Communications Abbreviated Journal Nat Commun
Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages (down) 170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Reduced-dimensional perovskites are attractive light-emitting materials due to their efficient luminescence, color purity, tunable bandgap, and structural diversity. A major limitation in perovskite light-emitting diodes is their limited operational stability. Here we demonstrate that rapid photodegradation arises from edge-initiated photooxidation, wherein oxidative attack is powered by photogenerated and electrically-injected carriers that diffuse to the nanoplatelet edges and produce superoxide. We report an edge-stabilization strategy wherein phosphine oxides passivate unsaturated lead sites during perovskite crystallization. With this approach, we synthesize reduced-dimensional perovskites that exhibit 97 +/- 3% photoluminescence quantum yields and stabilities that exceed 300 h upon continuous illumination in an air ambient. We achieve green-emitting devices with a peak external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 14% at 1000 cd m(-2); their maximum luminance is 4.5 x 10(4) cd m(-2) (corresponding to an EQE of 5%); and, at 4000 cd m(-2), they achieve an operational half-lifetime of 3.5 h.
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Language Wos 000551458200001 Publication Date 2020-01-10
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ISSN 2041-1723 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 16.6 Times cited 147 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; This publication is based in part on work supported by an award (KUS-11-009-21) from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), by the Ontario Research Fund Research Excellence Program, by the Ontario Research Fund (ORF), by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, and by the US Department of Navy, Office of Naval Research (Grant Award No. N00014-17-12524). H.Y. acknowledges the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen) for a postdoctoral fellowship. E.B. gratefully acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen). S.B. acknowledges financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #815128-REALNANO). M.B.J.R. and J.H. acknowledge the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO, Grants G.0962.13, G.0B39.15, AKUL/11/14 and G0H6316N), KU Leuven Research Fund (C14/15/053) and the European Research Council under the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme (FP/2007-2013)/ ERC Grant Agreement No. [307523], ERC-Stg LIGHT to M.B.J.R. DFT calculations were performed on the IBM BlueGene Q supercomputer with support from the Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP). M.I.S. acknowledges the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). H.T. acknowledges the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) for a Rubicon grant (680-50-1511). ; sygma Approved Most recent IF: 16.6; 2020 IF: 12.124
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171327 Serial 6496
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Author Colin D. Judge, Nicolas Gauquelin, Lori Walters, Mike Wright, James I. Cole, James Madden, Gianluigi A. Botton, Malcolm Griffiths
Title Intergranular fracture in irradiated Inconel X-750 containing very high concentrations of helium and hydrogen Type A1 Journal Article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of Nuclear Materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 457 Issue 457 Pages (down) 165-172
Keywords A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ;
Abstract In recent years, it has been observed that Inconel X-750 spacers in CANDU reactors exhibits lower ductility with reduced load carrying capacity following irradiation in a reactor environment. The fracture behaviour of ex-service material was also found to be entirely intergranular at high doses. The thermalized flux spectrum in a CANDU reactor leads to transmutation of 58Ni to 59Ni. The 59Ni itself has unusually high thermal neutron reaction cross-sections of the type: (n, γ), (n, p), and (n, α). The latter two reactions, in particular, contribute to a significant enhancement of the atomic displacements in addition to creating high concentrations of hydrogen and helium within the material. Microstructural examinations by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have confirmed the presence of helium bubbles in the matrix and aligned along grain boundaries and matrix–precipitate interfaces. Helium bubble size and density are found to be highly dependent on the irradiation temperature and material microstructure; the bubbles are larger within grain boundary precipitates. TEM specimens extracted from fracture surfaces and crack tips provide information that is consistent with crack propagation along grain boundaries due to the presence of He bubbles.
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Language Wos 000349169100022 Publication Date 2014-11-01
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Author Degutis, G.; Pobedinskas, P.; Turner, S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Al Riyami, S.; Ruttens, B.; Yoshitake, T.; D'Haen, J.; Haenen, K.; Verbeeck, J.; Hardy, A.; Van Bael, M.K.
Title CVD diamond growth from nanodiamond seeds buried under a thin chromium layer Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 64 Issue 64 Pages (down) 163-168
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract This work presents a morphological and structural analysis of CVD diamond growth on silicon from nanodiamond seeds covered by a 50 nm thick chromium layer. The role of carbon diffusion as well as chromium and carbon silicide formation is analyzed. The local diamond environment is investigated by scanning transmission electron microscopy in combination with electron energy-loss spectroscopy. The evolution of the diamond phase composition (sp3/sp2) is evaluated by micro-Raman spectroscopy. Raman and X-ray diffraction analysis are used to identify the interfacial phases formed during CVD growth. Based upon the observed morphological and structural evolution, a diamond growth model from nanodiamond seeds buried beneath a thin Cr layer is proposed.
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Language Wos 000374608100020 Publication Date 2016-02-20
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ISSN 0925-9635 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.561 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes The authors acknowledge financial support provided by Research Program FWO G.056.810 and G0044.13N. A.H. and M.K.V.B are grateful to Hercules Foundation Flanders for financial support. P.P. and S.T. are Postdoctoral Fellows of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). The Titan microscope used for this work was partially funded by the Hercules Foundation. Approved Most recent IF: 2.561
Call Number c:irua:133624UA @ admin @ c:irua:133624 Serial 4091
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Author Verbueken, A.H.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Paulus, G.J.; Verpooten, G.A.; de Broe, M.E.
Title Laser microprobe mass spectrometry of platinum in dog kidney after cisplatin adminstration Type A3 Journal article
Year 1984 Publication Biomedical mass spectrometry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 11 Issue 4 Pages (down) 159-163
Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract By means of laser microprobe mass analysis (LAMMA) platinum was detected in the renal proximal tubular cells of a dog that had been intravenously adminstered the antitumor drug cisplatin (5 mg per kg body weight). No definite subcellular localization of the heavy metal was obtained. Sample prparation and analytical features are examined to increase spatial resolution of analysis while maintaining sufficient detection efficiency. The LAMMA method is destructive, but the amount and type of evaporated material can readily be determined when using LAMMA in combination with transmission electron microscopy. Instrumental optimization and standardization of mass signals is possible by using platinum-loaded, ion chelating resin beads embedded and sectioned with the tissue.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116712 Serial 8165
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Author Peeters, F.M.; Schweigert, V.A.; Baelus, B.J.
Title Fractional and negative flux penetration in mesoscopic superconducting disks Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume 369 Issue 1-4 Pages (down) 158-164
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The one vortex entry in a superconducting disk is investigated within the non-linear Ginzburg-Landau theory near the first critical field. We find that in mesoscopic superconducting disks the magnetic flux enters with fractions of one flux quantum phi(0) = ch/2e. For disks with a very smooth surface it is possible to drive the Meissner state so far into the metastable region that at the vortex entry a net amount of flux is expelled from the superconductor. We show that the magnetic field for flux entry is very sensitive to indentations of the disk surface and only weakly to bulges. On the other hand the flux exit field is practically insensitive to such geometrical surface defects. Our results are in agreement with recent experimental findings. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000174200000023 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2002 IF: 0.912
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99412 Serial 1272
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Author Ludu, A.
Title Fiber bundle description of flow and nonlinear hydrodynamics on circles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of nonlinear mathematical physics Abbreviated Journal J Nonlinear Math Phy
Volume 15 Issue Pages (down) 157-170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We introduce a differential geometry description of the path lines, stream lines and particles contours in hydrodynamics. We present a generalized form of a Korteweg-de Vries type of equation for the exterior of a circle. Nonlinearities from the boundary conditions, surface tension and the Euler equations are taken into account, but the flow is considered inviscid and irrotational. For the circular case we describe the traveling waves shapes, solitons and the particles trajectories.
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Language Wos 000263517200012 Publication Date 2008-09-05
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ISSN 1402-9251;1776-0852; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.986 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.986; 2008 IF: 0.760
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94603 Serial 1189
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Author Lu, Y.-G.; Turner, S.; Ekimov, E.A.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Boron-rich inclusions and boron distribution in HPHT polycrystalline superconducting diamond Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon
Volume 86 Issue 86 Pages (down) 156-162
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Polycrystalline boron-doped superconducting diamond, synthesized at high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) via a reaction of a single piece of crystalline boron with monolithic graphite, has been investigated by analytical transmission electron microscopy. The local boron distribution and boron environment have been studied by a combination of (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) and spatially resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). High resolution TEM imaging and EELS elemental mapping have established, for the first time, the presence of largely crystalline diamond-diamond grain boundaries within the material and have evidenced the presence of substitutional boron dopants within individual diamond grains. Confirmation of the presence of substitutional B dopants has been obtained through comparison of acquired boron K-edge EELS fine structures with known references. This confirmation is important to understand the origin of superconductivity in polycrystalline B-doped diamond. In addition to the substitutional boron doping, boron-rich inclusions and triple-points, both amorphous and crystalline, with chemical compositions close to boron carbide B4C, are evidenced. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000352922700019 Publication Date 2015-01-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0008-6223; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes FWO; 246791 COUNTATOMS; 278510 VORTEX; Hercules ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 6.337; 2015 IF: 6.196
Call Number c:irua:125994UA @ admin @ c:irua:125994 Serial 250
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Author De Luca, F.; Abate, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Centi, G.
Title Electrified CO2 conversion : integrating experimental, computational, and process simulation methods for sustainable chemical synthesis Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) xv, 152 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Nowadays, the burning of fossil fuels, particularly petroleum, natural gas, and coal, meets the rising need for power and fuels for automobiles and industries. This has given rise to ecological and climate challenges. This thesis explores these issues from three distinct perspectives: (i) experimental, (ii) computational, and (iii) process simulation, with a focus on studying CO2 as an alternative and economically viable raw material. Firstly, the experimental study is focused on the synthesis, characterization, and testing of novel catalysts for electroreduction of CO2 and oxalic acid, an intermediate product of CO2. Electrocatalysts based on Cu supported by citrus (orange and lemon) peel biomass are prepared. These catalysts exhibit activity in the electrochemical reduction of CO2, emphasizing the effectiveness of biomasses, particularly orange peels, as environmentally friendly precursors for sustainable and efficient electrocatalysts. In addition, graphitic carbon nitrides/TiO2 nanotubes (g-C3N4/TiNT) composites are prepared for the electrocatalytic reduction of oxalic acid to glycolic acid, revealing superior electrocatalytic properties compared to pristine TiNT. Characterization by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and scanning electronic microscopy were performed for all the prepared electrocatalysts. Delving into the reduction of CO2 on Cu catalysts, a computational study about the synthesis of methanol on Cu(111) surface is performed by using the Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package. A systematic study is carried out to define the activation energies of the elementary reactions by using mGGA DF. Consequently, it is shown that the rate-controlling step is CH3O* hydrogenation and the formate pathway on Cu(111) proceeds through the HCOOH* intermediate. Finally, the process simulation, performed by using the software Aspen Plus 11 from AspenTech Inc., is based on the comparison of a catalytic (oxidation of ethylene glycol) and an electrocatalytic process (CO2 electroreduction chain) to synthesize glycolic acid. An economic analysis of the operational and investment costs reveals that the catalytic process is more cost-effective due to the current instability of electrocatalysts and proton exchange membranes, resulting in increased maintenance costs and, consequently, higher prices for the product.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205262 Serial 9147
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Author Bottari, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K.
Title Bio(inspired) strategies for the electro-sensing of β-lactam antibiotics Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Current opinion in electrochemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 10 Pages (down) 143-148
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The dire previsions of the WHO on the so-called “post-antibiotic era” and the continuous and global rise of anti-microbial resistance, spurs our research community to find better ways to fight these threats. In light of this severe threat to human health many attempts have been made to develop efficient methods to detect antibiotic residues in different streams. The use of electrochemistry seems an inviting approach for on-site and fast monitoring. In this critical review, recent developments in the field of (bio) electro-sensing of 19-lactam antibiotics will be presented, with a focus on aptamers and molecularly imprinted polymers, the two main promises of a new generation of biosensors, yet to be fulfilled.
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Language Wos 000442800000022 Publication Date 2018-05-24
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ISSN 2451-9103; 2451-9111 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes ; This work was financially supported by the University of Antwerp (BOF) and the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:153744 Serial 5488
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Author Zhang, X.B.; Zhang, X.F.; Bernaerts, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Amelinckx, S.; van Landuyt, J.; Ivanov, V.; Nagy, J.B.; Lambin, P.; Lucas, A.A.
Title The texture of catalytically grown coil-shaped carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
Year 1994 Publication Europhysics letters Abbreviated Journal Epl-Europhys Lett
Volume 27 Issue 2 Pages (down) 141-146
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Paris Editor
Language Wos A1994NW90600011 Publication Date 2007-07-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0295-5075;1286-4854; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.095 Times cited 168 Open Access
Notes Approved PHYSICS, APPLIED 47/145 Q2 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:10005 Serial 3567
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Author Van Eynde, E.; Tytgat, T.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.; Hauchecorne, B.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S.
Title Diatom silica-titania materials for photocatalytic air purification Type A2 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences Abbreviated Journal
Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages (down) 141-147
Keywords A2 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:105334 Serial 5943
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Author Baelus, B.J.; Kanda, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Ootuka, Y.; Kadowaki, K.
Title Giant and multivortex states in mesoscopic superconducting disks Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume 426 Issue 1 Pages (down) 132-135
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Transitions between different multivortex states and transitions between multivortex states and giant vortex states are observed in mesoscopic superconducting disks using the multiple-small-tunnel-junction method. These results are compared to theoretical calculations within the framework of the nonlinear Ginzburg-Landau theory. We find a good qualitative agreement between the theoretical and experimental results, when we assume that a small defect is present near the center of the experimental sample. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000232698500029 Publication Date 2005-06-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2005 IF: 0.948
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99281 Serial 1336
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Author Adam, N.; Leroux, F.; Knapen, D.; Bals, S.; Blust, R.
Title The uptake of ZnO and CuO nanoparticles in the water-flea Daphnia magna under acute exposure scenarios Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Environmental pollution Abbreviated Journal Environ Pollut
Volume 194 Issue Pages (down) 130-137
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Veterinary physiology and biochemistry
Abstract In this study the uptake of ZnO and CuO nanoparticles by Daphnia magna was tested. Daphnids were exposed during 48 h to acute concentrations of the nanoparticles and corresponding metal salts. The Daphnia zinc and copper concentration was measured and the nanoparticles were localized using electron microscopy. The aggregation and dissolution in the medium was characterized. A fast dissolution of ZnO in the medium was observed, while most CuO formed large aggregates and only a small fraction dissolved. The Daphnia zinc concentration was comparable for the nanoparticles and salts. Contrarily, a much higher Daphnia copper concentration was observed in the CuO exposure, compared to the copper salt. CuO nanoparticles adsorbed onto the carapace and occurred in the gut but did not internalize in the tissues. The combined dissolution and uptake results indicate that the toxicity of both nanoparticle types was caused by metal ions dissolved from the particles in the medium.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000342530800016 Publication Date 2014-08-07
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ISSN 0269-7491; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 5.099 Times cited 45 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; We would like to thank Valentine Mubiana and Steven Joosen (Sphere, UA) for performing the ICP-OES and ICP-MS measurements and Prof. Dr. Gustaaf Van Tendeloo for making the collaboration between the EMAT and Sphere group possible. Additional thanks go to the European Commission for funding this work through the project ENNSATOX (NMP4-SL-2009-229244). ; Approved Most recent IF: 5.099; 2014 IF: 4.143
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118326 Serial 3823
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Author Hacimustafaoglu, M.; Celebi, S.; Bozdemir, S.E.; Ozgur, T.; Ozcan, I.; Guray, A.; Çakir, D.
Title RSV frequency in children below 2 years hospitalized for lower respiratory tract infections Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Turkish Journal Of Pediatrics Abbreviated Journal Turkish J Pediatr
Volume 55 Issue 2 Pages (down) 130-139
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most frequent agent of acute lower respiratory diseases and creates a significant burden of disease in children under 5 years all over the world. RSV causes severe lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) that require hospitalization, especially in children <= 2 years. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of RSV in children <= 2 years of age hospitalized for LRTI. Children <= 2 years of age hospitalized for one year for LRTI in the three largest hospitals of Bursa City Center, Turkey were evaluated. These three hospitals comprise 67.5% of all child beds in central Bursa, so this study allows us to evaluate the total disease burden and hospitalization incidence in central Bursa. Nasal swabs of the children were evaluated with RSV RespiStrip (Coris Bioconcept Organization). A total of 671 children were hospitalized for LRTI, and 254 (37.9%) had at least one hospitalization that was positive for RSV. Of all patients with LRTI, 54.8% (368/671) were hospitalized for acute bronchiolitis, while 45.2% (303/671) were hospitalized for pneumonia. Of patients with acute bronchiolitis or pneumonia, 41% (151/368) and 34% (103/303) were RSV+, respectively. Of RSV+ hospitalized children, 59.5% (151/254) were diagnosed as acute bronchiolitis and 40.5% (103/254) as pneumonia. The annual incidences of hospitalization due to LRTI, acute bronchiolitis and pneumonia were 20.5/1000, 11.2/1000 and 9.3/1000, respectively, in children <= 2 years of age. The annual incidences of hospitalization due to RSV+ LRTI, acute bronchiolitis and pneumonia were found as 7.8/1000, 4.6/1000 and 3.2/1000, respectively, in children <= 2 years of age. More than one-third of all children hospitalized with LRTI (38.3%, n=257) were in the 0-3 months age group. Compared to other age groups, RSV positivity was highest in that age group for acute bronchiolitis (57%), pneumonia (39.5%) and also total children with LRTI (47.9%). RSV is a very important cause of lower respiratory infections in children <= 2 years of age and occurred most frequently in those 0-3 months of age in our study. Since there is no other study assessing the annual hospitalization incidence of RSV+ LRTIs in one city in Turkey, our study has unique importance for providing valuable statistical data about RSV+ LRTIs.
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Publisher Place of Publication Ankara Editor
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ISSN 0041-4301 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 0.32 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.32; 2013 IF: 0.339
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:128325 Serial 4606
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Author Lumbeeck, G.
Title Mechanisms of nano-plasticity in as-deposited and hydrided nanocrystalline Pd and Ni thin films Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 130 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164918 Serial 6309
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Author Ji, G.; Tan, Z.; Lu, Y.; Schryvers, D.; Li, Z.; Zhang, D.
Title Heterogeneous interfacial chemical nature and bonds in a W-coated diamond/Al composite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Materials characterization Abbreviated Journal Mater Charact
Volume 112 Issue 112 Pages (down) 129-133
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Heterogeneous Al/Al4C3/Al2O3/diamond{111}, Al/nanolayered Al4C3/diamond{111} and Al12W particle/Al4C3/Al2O3/diamond{111} multi-interfaces have been developed at the nanoscale in a W-coated diamond/Al composite produced by vacuum hot pressing. The formation of nanoscale Al4C3 crystals is strongly associated with local O enrichment and can be further promoted by Al12W interfacial particles. The latter effectively contributes to enhance interfacial chemical bonding reducing interfacial thermal resistance and, in turn, enhancing thermal conductivity.
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Language Wos 000370109200015 Publication Date 2015-12-18
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ISSN 1044-5803 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.714 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes This work is financially supported by the FWO project of Belgium (No. U2 FA 070100/3506), the travel funding BQR (No. R8DIV AUE) provided by Université Lille 1, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51401123) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2014 M561469) for Dr. Z.Q. Tan. Dr. W.G. Grünewald (LeicaMicrosystems, Germany) is also thanked for the assistance of surface preparation. Approved Most recent IF: 2.714
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Author Laroussi, M.; Bekeschus, S.; Keidar, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Fridman, A.; Lu, X.; Ostrikov, K.; Hori, M.; Stapelmann, K.; Miller, V.; Reuter, S.; Laux, C.; Mesbah, A.; Walsh, J.; Jiang, C.; Thagard, S.M.; Tanaka, H.; Liu, D.; Yan, D.; Yusupov, M.
Title Low-Temperature Plasma for Biology, Hygiene, and Medicine: Perspective and Roadmap Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication IEEE transactions on radiation and plasma medical sciences Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Radiat. Plasma Med. Sci.
Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages (down) 127-157
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Plasma, the fourth and most pervasive state of matter in the visible universe, is a fascinating medium that is connected to the beginning of our universe itself. Man-made plasmas are at the core of many technological advances that include the fabrication of semiconductor devices, which enabled the modern computer and communication revolutions. The introduction of low temperature, atmospheric pressure plasmas to the biomedical field has ushered a new revolution in the healthcare arena that promises to introduce plasma-based therapies to combat some thorny and long-standing medical challenges. This article presents an overview of where research is at today and discusses innovative concepts and approaches to overcome present challenges and take the field to the next level. It is written by a team of experts who took an in-depth look at the various applications of plasma in hygiene, decontamination, and medicine, made critical analysis, and proposed ideas and concepts that should help the research community focus their efforts on clear and practical steps necessary to keep the field advancing for decades to come.
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Language Wos 000750257400005 Publication Date 2021-12-14
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ISSN 2469-7311 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Research Foundation—Flanders, 1200219N ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:185875 Serial 6907
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Author Luyten, W.; Krekels, T.; Amelinckx, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Dyck, D.; van Landuyt, J.
Title Electron diffraction effects of conical, helically wound, graphite whiskers Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 49 Issue Pages (down) 123-131
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1993KV56700014 Publication Date 2002-10-18
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ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.436 Times cited 14 Open Access
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:6784 Serial 917
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Author Kanda, A.; Baelus, B.J.; Shimizu, N.; Tadano, K.; Peeters, F.M.; Kadowaki, K.; Ootuka, Y.
Title Experimental study on giant vortex and multivortex states in mesoscopic superconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume 437/438 Issue Pages (down) 122-126
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000238395700030 Publication Date 2006-04-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2006 IF: 0.792
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60045 Serial 1144
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Author Lubk, A.; Vogel, K.; Wolf, D.; Krehl, J.; Röder, F.; Clark, L.; Guzzinati, G.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Fundamentals of Focal Series Inline Electron Holography Type H1 Book chapter
Year 2016 Publication Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics / Hawkes, P.W. [edit.] Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages (down) 105-147
Keywords H1 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos Publication Date 2016-09-24
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ISSN 1076-5670; http://id.crossref.org/isbn/9780128048115 ISBN 9780128048115 Additional Links UA library record
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Notes L.C., G.G., and J.V. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC Starting Grant no. 278510 VORTEX. A.L., K.V., J. K., D.W., and F.R. acknowledge funding from the DIP of the Deutsche Forschungsgesellschaft.; ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:140097UA @ admin @ c:irua:140097 Serial 4419
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Author Lu, Y.-G.; Verbeeck, J.; Turner, S.; Hardy, A.; Janssens, S.D.; De Dobbelaere, C.; Wagner, P.; Van Bael, M.K.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Analytical TEM study of CVD diamond growth on TiO2 sol-gel layers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 23 Issue Pages (down) 93-99
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The early growth stages of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond on a solgel TiO2 film with buried ultra dispersed diamond seeds (UDD) have been studied. In order to investigate the diamond growth mechanism and understand the role of the TiO2 layer in the growth process, high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-filtered TEM and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) techniques were applied to cross sectional diamond film samples. We find evidence for the formation of TiC crystallites inside the TiO2 layer at different diamond growth stages. However, there is no evidence that diamond nucleation starts from these crystallites. Carbon diffusion into the TiO2 layer and the chemical bonding state of carbon (sp2/sp3) were both extensively investigated. We provide evidence that carbon diffuses through the TiO2 layer and that the diamond seeds partially convert to amorphous carbon during growth. This carbon diffusion and diamond to amorphous carbon conversion make the seed areas below the TiO2 layer grow and bend the TiO2 layer upwards to form the nucleation center of the diamond film. In some of the protuberances a core of diamond seed remains, covered by amorphous carbon. It is however unlikely that the remaining seeds are still active during the growth process.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000302887600017 Publication Date 2012-01-26
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.561 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Iap; Esteem 026019; Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2012 IF: 1.709
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95037UA @ admin @ c:irua:95037 Serial 111
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