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Author Alloul, A.; Wille, M.; Lucenti, P.; Bossier, P.; Van Stappen, G.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
Title Purple bacteria as added-value protein ingredient in shrimp feed : Penaeus vannamei growth performance, and tolerance against Vibrio and ammonia stress Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Aquaculture Abbreviated Journal Aquaculture
Volume 530 Issue Pages 735788
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Aquafeeds contain protein ingredients such as fishmeal and soybean meal, yet their production puts pressure on the environment. Finding novel protein sources such as dried microbial biomass produced on recovered or renewable resources, so-called single-cell protein or microbial protein, can contribute to a more sustainable aquaculture industry. New microbial protein sources are emerging with photoheterotrophic grown purple non‑sulfur bacteria (PNSB) showing high potential, yet research of PNSB as added-value protein ingredient is limited. This research studied their use as a protein source for the white leg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) and investigated the shrimp's tolerance against Vibrio and ammonia stress. A 28-day shrimp feeding trial was performed with a commercial formulation without PNSB as experimental control (diet i), two pure PNSB species, namely Rhodopseudomonas palustris (diets ii-iii), Rhodobacter capsulatus (diets iv-v) at two protein inclusion levels of 5 and 11 g PNSBprotein 100 g−1 feedprotein and a PNSB enriched culture at a protein inclusion level of 11 g PNSBprotein 100 g−1 feedprotein (diet vi). For the shrimp fed with Rb. capsulatus, 5–25% higher individual weights (p < .05) and better feed conversion ratios were observed relative to the commercial diet (1.3–1.4 vs. control 1.7 g feed g−1 biomass; p < .05). The diet containing Rps. palustris at 5 g PNSBprotein 100 g−1 feedprotein inclusion also showed higher individual weights (26%, p < .05) and a better feed conversion ratio compared to the commercial feed (1.3 vs. control 1.7 g feed g−1 biomass; p < .05). The challenge test subsequent to the feeding trial showed a higher tolerance against ammonia (3 mg N L−1) for shrimp fed with Rps. palustris (survival 63–75% vs. 8% commercial diet; p < .05). For a post-feeding challenge test with Vibrio parahaemolyticus TW01, mortality rates were equal among all treatments. Yet, in vitro tests in 96-Well plates and agar spot assays showed that the PNSB species (i) Rps. palustris, (ii) Rb. capsulatus, (iii) Rb. sphaeroides, (iv) Rhodospirillum rubrum and (v) Afifella marina suppressed the pathogens V. parahaemolyticus TW01 and V. campbellii LMG 21363. Overall, this study demonstrated the potential of PNSB as an added-value protein ingredient in shrimp nursery feed. This can contribute to a circular economy, as PNSB can be cultivated on recovered or renewable resources (e.g. wastewater).
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Language Wos 000582169700073 Publication Date 2020-08-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0044-8486 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.57 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.57
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:170549 Serial 8429
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Author Udoh, K.-I.; El- Araby, A.M.; Tanaka, Y.; Hisatsune, K.; Yasuda, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J.
Title Structural aspects of AuCu I or AuCu II and a cuboidal black configuration of f.c.c. disordered phase in AuCu-Pt and AuCu-Ag pseudobinary alloys Type A1 Journal article
Year 1995 Publication Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing Abbreviated Journal Mat Sci Eng A-Struct
Volume 203 Issue Pages 154-164
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos A1995TM62800016 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-5093; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.567 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Approved
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:13298 Serial 3205
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Author Dadsetani, M.; Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.
Title Ab initio calculation of the energy-loss near-edge structure of some carbon allotropes: comparison with n-diamond Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 73-77
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) spectra of several carbon allotropes (non-hydrogenated and hydrogenated face-centered cubic (FCC) carbon, rhombohedral carbon, glitter, hexagonite and lonsdaleite) are calculated within the supercell-core-excited density functional theory approach. In particular an experimental ELNES spectrum of new diamond (n-diamond) [Konyashin et al., Diamond Relat. Mater. 10, (2001) 99102] is compared with the ELNES spectra of FCC carbon, rhombohedral carbon and the so-called glitter structure. Our calculations show that the ELNES spectrum considered in that publication cannot be that of FCC carbon.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000274234500013 Publication Date 2009-11-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Goa; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2010 IF: 1.825
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79444 Serial 29
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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 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
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 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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Author Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.
Title Carbon and nitrogen 1s energy levels in amorphous carbon nitride systems: XPS interpretation using first-principles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Diamond And Related Materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 16 Issue 3 Pages 581-588
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000244827100028 Publication Date 2007-01-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 77 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2007 IF: 1.788
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:63842 Serial 277
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Author Nistor, L.; Nistor, S.V.; Dincã, G.; van Landuyt, J.; Schoemaker, D.; Copaciu, V.; Georgeoni, P.; Arnici, N.
Title High resolution electron microscopy and electron spin resonance studies on cubic boron nitride crystals made by high-pressure/high-temperature synthesis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Diamonds an related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 8 Issue Pages 738-742
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Language Wos 000080437000123 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 1999 IF: 1.924
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:27519 Serial 1445
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Author Nistor, L.; Buschmann, V.; Ralchenko, V.; Dinca, G.; Vlasov, I.; van Landuyt, J.; Fuess, H.
Title Microstructural characterization of diamond films deposited on c-BN crystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2000 Publication Diamond and related materials T2 – 10th European Conference on Diamond, Diamond-Like Materials, Nitrides, and Silicon Carbide (Diamond 1999), SEP 12-17, 1999, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 9 Issue 3-6 Pages 269-273
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The morphology and structure of diamond films, deposited on cubic boron nitride (c-BN) crystals by microwave-plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, is studied by high-resolution scanning electron microscopy and micro-Raman spectroscopy. The c-BN crystals, with sizes of 200 to 350 mu m and grown by a high-temperature/high-pressure technique, were embedded in a copper holder, and used as substrates in deposition runs of 15 min to 5 h. The nucleation centers for diamond appear as well-shaped cuboctahedral crystallites, having diameters of approximately 100 nm. With increasing deposition time the diamond crystallites grew larger, forming islands on the c-BN faces. In some cases, epitaxial growth was observed on the (111) c-BN faces where coalesced particles gave rise to very smooth regions. A number of diamond crystals with peculiar shapes are observed, such as a pseudo five-fold symmetry due to multiple twinning. Moreover, both randomly distributed carbon tubes, about 100 nn in diameter and 1 mu m in length, and spherically shaped features are observed in samples prepared under the typical conditions of diamond deposition, this effect being ascribed to the influence of plasma-sputtered copper contamination. Quite unusual diamond crystals with a deep, pyramidal-shaped hole in the middle grew on the copper substrate between the c-BN crystals. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000087382400009 Publication Date 2002-07-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 9 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2000 IF: 1.591
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102877 Serial 2041
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Author Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Benedikt, J.; van den Sanden, M.C.M.
Title Molecular dynamics simulations for the growth of diamond-like carbon films from low kinetic energy species Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 13 Issue Pages 1873-1881
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000223883400021 Publication Date 2004-07-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 53 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2004 IF: 1.670
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:48276 Serial 2173
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Author Dideykin, A.; Aleksenskiy, A.E.; Kirilenko, D.; Brunkov, P.; Goncharov, V.; Baidakova, M.; Sakseev, D.; Vul', A.Y.
Title Monolayer graphene from graphite oxide Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 20 Issue 2 Pages 105-108
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Graphene, a new carbon material, is attracting presently an increasing research interest. It stems from the unique electrical and mechanical properties of graphene predicted by theory. Experimental studies of graphene are, however, severely curtailed by a lack of an appropriate technique for its preparation. Mechanical cleavage of graphite proved to be ineffective, since it yields only very small (a few microns in size) particles of monolayer graphene. The rapidly developing approach based on chemical exfoliation of graphite produces large-area coatings composed primarily of arbitrarily oriented multilayer graphene particles. We have developed a technique for preparation of monolayer graphene sheets involving liquid exfoliation of crystalline graphite, which includes synthesis of graphite oxide by deep oxidation as an intermediate stage. Electron diffraction traces, as well as the variation of diffracted intensities with local orientation of graphene sheets, AFM, and HRTEM images testify to a remarkably good monolayer structure of the graphite oxide particles obtained by our technique. These results open a way to setting up high-efficiency production of monolayer graphene sheets appropriate for electrical and optical measurements and fabrication of structures for use in the field of applications.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000288145500010 Publication Date 2010-10-31
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 48 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2011 IF: 1.913
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88791 Serial 2193
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Author Liu, Y.H.; Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Monte Carlo method for simulations of adsorbed atom diffusion on a surface Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 15 Issue 10 Pages 1629-1635
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000241224000021 Publication Date 2006-03-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2006 IF: 1.935
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59633 Serial 2196
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Author Nistor, L.C.; van Landuyt, J.; Ralchenko, V.G.; Obratzova, E.D.; Smolin, A.A.
Title Nanocrystalline diamond films: transmission electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy characterization Type A1 Journal article
Year 1997 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 6 Issue Pages 159-168
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1997WN37300021 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 116 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 1997 IF: 1.758
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:21406 Serial 2249
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Author Neyts, E.; Tacq, M.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Reaction mechanisms of low-kinetic energy hydrocarbon radicals on typical hydrogenated amorphous carbon (a-C:H) sites: a molecular dynamics study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 15 Issue 10 Pages 1663-1676
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000241224000026 Publication Date 2006-03-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 18 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2006 IF: 1.935
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59634 Serial 2819
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Author Yang, Z.Q.; Verbeeck, J.; Schryvers, D.; Tarcea, N.; Popp, J.; Rösler, W.
Title TEM and Raman characterisation of diamond micro- and nanostructures in carbon spherules from upper soils Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 17 Issue 6 Pages 937-943
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Carbonaceous spherules of millimeter size diameter and found in the upper soils throughout Europe are investigated by TEM, including SAED, HRTEM and EELS, and Raman spectroscopy. The spherules consist primarily of carbon and have an open cell-like internal structure. Most of the carbon appears in an amorphous state, but different morphologies of nano- and microdiamond particles have also been discovered including flake shapes. The latter observation, together with the original findings of some of these spherules in crater-like structures in the landscape and including severely deformed rocks with some spherules being embedded in the fused crust of excavated rocks, points towards unique conditions of origin for these spherules and particles, possibly of exogenic origin. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000256940800005 Publication Date 2008-02-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes GAO project Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2008 IF: 2.092
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:68518 Serial 3474
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Author Nistor, L.; Teodorescu, V.; Ghica, C.; van Landuyt, J.; Dinca, G.; Georgeoni, P.
Title The influence of the h-BN morphology and structure on the c-BN growth Type A1 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Diamond and related materials T2 – 11th European Conference on Diamond, Diamond-like Materials, Carbon, Nanotubes, Nitrides and Silicon Carbide (Diamond 2000), SEP 03-08, 2000, OPORTO, PORTUGAL Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 10 Issue 3-7 Pages 1352-1356
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The morphology and structure of hexagonal graphitic BN (h-BN) powders with graphitization indices GI <5, used as precursors for the synthesis of cubic BN (c-BN) crystals, has been investigated by transmission electron microscopy in diffraction contrast and high resolution. We show that besides the GI, which is a general parameter for controlling the structural quality of h-EN ponders, some other microstructural features strongly influence the synthesis of c-BN. In our opinion, the high reactivity of some h-BN powders results from the presence of some nucleation centers for c-BN, observed at the edges of the h-BN particles. They are formed by a rearrangement of the graphitic (0002) planes by bending back, joining in pairs and forming locally nanoarches (half nanotubes). In these particular places, the nature of bonding locally turns towards sp(3), as in the case of c-BN, (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000168730600206 Publication Date 2002-10-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561; 2001 IF: 1.902
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103421 Serial 3586
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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 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
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 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 Felgen, N.; Naydenov, B.; Turner, S.; Jelezko, F.; Reithmaier, J.P.; Popov, C.
Title Incorporation and study of SiV centers in diamond nanopillars Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 64 Issue 64 Pages 64-69
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report on the incorporation of SiV centers during hot filament chemical vapor deposition of diamond on top of diamond nanopillars with diameters down to 100 nm. The nanopillars themselves were prepared from nano crystalline diamond films by applying electron beam lithography and inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching. The optical investigations revealed the presence of ensembles of SiV color centers incorporated during the overgrowth step. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000374608100009 Publication Date 2016-01-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.561
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133623 Serial 4193
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Author Deshmukh, S.; Sankaran, K.J.; Srinivasu, K.; Korneychuk, S.; Banerjee, D.; Barman, A.; Bhattacharya, G.; Phase, D.M.; Gupta, M.; Verbeeck, J.; Leou, K.C.; Lin, I.N.; Haenen, K.; Roy, S.S.
Title Local probing of the enhanced field electron emission of vertically aligned nitrogen-doped diamond nanorods and their plasma illumination properties Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Diamond and related materials Abbreviated Journal Diam Relat Mater
Volume 83 Issue 83 Pages 118-125
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A detailed conductive atomic force microscopic investigation is carried out to directly image the electron emission behavior for nitrogen-doped diamond nanorods (N-DNRs). Localized emission measurements illustrate uniform distribution of high-density electron emission sites from N-DNRs. Emission sites coupled to nano graphitic phases at the grain boundaries facilitate electron transport and thereby enhance field electron emission from N-DNRs, resulting in a device operation at low turn-on fields of 6.23 V/mu m, a high current density of 1.94 mA/cm(2) (at an applied field of 11.8 V/mu m) and a large field enhancement factor of 3320 with a long lifetime stability of 980 min. Moreover, using N-DNRs as cathodes, a microplasma device that can ignite a plasma at a low threshold field of 390 V/mm achieving a high plasma illumination current density of 3.95 mA/cm2 at an applied voltage of 550 V and a plasma life-time stability for a duration of 433 min was demonstrated.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000430767200017 Publication Date 2018-02-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0925-9635 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.561 Times cited 9 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; S. Deshmulch, D. Banerjee and G. Bhattacharya are indebted to Shiv Nadar University for providing Ph.D. scholarships. K.J. Sankaran and K. Haenen like to thank the financial support of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) via Research Grant 12I8416N and Research Project 1519817N, and the Methusalem “NANO” network. K.J. Sankaran is a Postdoctoral Fellow of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). The Qu-Ant-EM microscope used for the TEM experiments was partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. S. Korneychuk and J. Verbeeck acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.561
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151609UA @ admin @ c:irua:151609 Serial 5030
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Author Monot, I.; Tancret, F.; Laffez, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Desgardin, G.
Title Microstructure and properties of oxygen controlled melt textured NdBaCuO superconductive ceramics Type A1 Journal article
Year 1999 Publication Technology Abbreviated Journal Mater Sci Eng B-Adv
Volume 65 Issue 1 Pages 26-34
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nd1+xBa2-xCu3O7-delta (123) bulk superconductors have been synthesised by the oxygen controlled melt growth method. Unlike the YBaCuO system, platinum doping or Nd4Ba2Cu2O10 (422) rich compositions do not refine the peritectic '422' secondary phase, but the latter improves the microstructural quality. Low oxygen partial pressure and high purity precursors are necessary to achieve in a reproducible manner high T-c and J(c) (up to 56 000 A/cm(2) in 0T and 30 000 A/cm(2) under 1.5T). The fishtail effect observed at 77 K is compared with the one observed in the YBCO system, and is discussed in terms of oxygen deficiency, Nd-Ba substitution, defects and vortex lattice. Our TEM observations did not evidence any Nd-Ba substituted clusters in the Nd123 matrix; however, some diffuse streaks, observed in the [100] zone ED pattern, support the fact that the source of the peak effect in this system is mainly due to oxygen disorder and low stability of the orthorhombic phase. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor
Language Wos 000083432000005 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-5107; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.552 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.552; 1999 IF: 0.690
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104286 Serial 2060
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Author Blommaert, W.; Vandelannoote, R.; Sadurski, A.; Van 't dack, L.; Gijbels, R.
Title Trace-element geochemistry of thermal water percolating through a karstic environment in the region of Saint Ghislain (Belgium) Type A1 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication Journal of volcanology and geothermal research Abbreviated Journal J Volcanol Geoth Res
Volume 19 Issue 3/4 Pages 331-348
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Five geothermal waters from the Mons area (southern Belgium) have been studied: one natural hot spring at Stambruges, one stagnant warm water from the inclined tunnels at Baudour, and three thermal waters from the drillholes at St. Ghislain, Ghlin and Douvrain, originating from the carbonate/anhydrite-bearing Visean strata, at depths of ca. 2600, 1550 and 1300 m, respectively. Multielement chemical analysis of the filtered water and its suspended matter > 0.4 μm) was carried out by instrumental neutron activation. Temperature in depth, calculated using the silica (chalcedony) chemical geothermometer, ranged from 75 to 88°C, in good agreement with experimentally determined values. Na/K and Na/K/Ca geothermometers yieilded erratic results, as expected from the geological environment in the aquifer. From the analytical data it can be calculated that the thermal waters of St. Ghislain, Ghlin and Douvrain are not only saturated with respect to chalcedony, but also to anhydrite, calcite, fluorite, barite, strontianite, and possibly zinc silicate, iron (III) hydroxide or siderite, albite, microcline, gibbsite and kaolinite. They are oversaturated with respect to muscovite. Data are also presented for the other thermal waters, and a cold spring water (Claire Fontaine, Stambruges). The similar trace-element composition of the thermal waters can be explained by percolation of the water in the same distant recharge zone, from where it descends, becomes heated at depth and rises along collapse breccia, and locally (Baudour, Stambruges) along fissures. The uptake of higher amounts of Ca, Mg, Sr and sulfate in St. Ghislain and Ghlin, as compared to Douvrain and Baudour is correlated with the boundary between the non-dissolved and dissolved evaporitic zones. This boundary is situated between St. Ghislain and Douvrain, and is roughly parallel with the direction of the groundwater flow (WNW).
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Language Wos A1983RY57700008 Publication Date 2003-08-08
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ISSN 0377-0273; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.543 Times cited 2 Open Access
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111444 Serial 3694
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Author Pauwels, D.; Geboes, B.; Hereijgers, J.; Choukroun, D.; De Wael, K.; Breugelmans, T.
Title The application of an electrochemical microflow reactor for the electrosynthetic aldol reaction of acetone to diacetone alcohol Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Chemical engineering research and design Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng Res Des
Volume 128 Issue Pages 205-213
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT)
Abstract The design and application of an electrochemical micro-flow reactor for the aldol reaction of acetone to diacetone alcohol (DAA) is reported. The modular reactor could be readily disassembled and reassembled to change the electrodes, incorporate a membrane and remove possible obstructions. The productivity and efficiency was quantified. Using a platinum deposit as electrocatalyst or an inert glassy carbon electrode as working electrode, the maximum obtainable equilibrium concentration of ±15 m% was reached after a single pass up to a flow rate of 8 ml min−1, yielding 0.57 g min−1 DAA (3.46 mmol cm−3 min−1) at an efficiency of 0.33 g C−1 on platinum and 0.50 g min−1 (3.04 mmol cm−3 min−1) at 1.20 g C−1 on glassy carbon. Note that no optimisation studies have been made in the present paper.
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Language Wos 000424736500018 Publication Date 2017-10-20
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ISSN 0263-8762 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.538 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes ; The authors would like to thank Bert De Mot for assisting with the measurements. Jonas Hereijgers greatly acknowledges the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) for support through a Post-Doctoral grant (12Q8817N). ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.538
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:146943 Serial 5871
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Author van Grieken, R.; Bogaerts, A.; Janssens, K.
Title Editorial Type Editorial
Year 2006 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part A: molecular spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal Spectrochim Acta A
Volume 64 Issue 5 Pages 1089
Keywords Editorial; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Language Wos 000240093100001 Publication Date 2006-07-08
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ISSN 1386-1425; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor (down) 2.536 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.536; 2006 IF: 1.270
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58915 Serial 788
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Author Schalm, O.; Caluwé, D.; Wouters, H.; Janssens, K.; Verhaeghe, F.; Pieters, M.
Title Chemical composition and deterioration of glass excavated in the 15th-16th century fishermen town of Raversijde (Belgium) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part A: molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal Spectrochim Acta A
Volume 59 Issue Pages 1647-1656
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The chemical composition, as determined by electron probe X-ray microanalysis of a series of ca. 100 archaeological glass fragments, excavated at the Raversijde site (Belgium) is discussed. In the 15th-16th century, Raversijde was a flourishing fishermen town located on the shore of the North Sea, close to the city of Ostend. As a consequence of several battles that were fought in its vicinity, the site was abandoned in the 16th century and was not occupied since then. It is one of the rare archaeological sites in Europe that contains a significant amount of information on the daily life inside a small but affluent medieval community. A comparison of the chemical composition of fragments of vessels and window glass encountered in Raversijde to those found in urban centres in Belgium and to literature date on German and French archaeological finds shows that glass made with wood ash dominates. Usually, it concerns artifacts with a predominantly utilitarian use. A few objects made with sodic (i.e., Na-rich) glass were also encountered, likely to have been imported from Venice during the 15th century or in later periods from an urban centre such as Antwerp, where Facon-de-Venice glass manufacturing activities were established near the start of the 16th century. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000224848000021 Publication Date 2004-10-13
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ISSN 1386-1425 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.536 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.536; 2004 IF: 1.188
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:49011 Serial 5512
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Author Janssens, K.; Proost, K.; Falkenberg, G.
Title Confocal microscopic X-ray fluorescence at the HASYLAB microfocus beamline: characteristics and possibilities Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part A: molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal Spectrochim Acta A
Volume 59 Issue Pages 1637-1645
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000224848000020 Publication Date 2004-10-13
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ISSN 1386-1425 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.536 Times cited 102 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.536; 2004 IF: 1.188
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:49010 Serial 5555
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Author Van Holsbeke, C.S.; Verhulst, S.L.; Vos, W.G.; de Backer, J.W.; Vinchurkar, S.C.; Verdonck, P.R.; van Doorn, J.W.D.; Nadjmi, N.; de Backer, W.A.
Title Change in upper airway geometry between upright and supine position during tidal nasal breathing Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Journal Of Aerosol Medicine And Pulmonary Drug Delivery Abbreviated Journal J Aerosol Med Pulm D
Volume 27 Issue 1 Pages 51-57
Keywords A1 Journal article; Biophysics and Biomedical Physics; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Translational Neurosciences (TNW)
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Language Wos 000331144500007 Publication Date 2013-03-19
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ISSN 1941-2711;1941-2703; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.528 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.528; 2014 IF: 2.798
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115759 Serial 308
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Author Maso, L.; Trande, M.; Liberi, S.; Moro, G.; Daems, E.; Linciano, S.; Sobott, F.; Covaceuszach, S.; Cassetta, A.; Fasolato, S.; Moretto, L.M.; De Wael, K.; Cendron, L.; Angelini, A.
Title Unveiling the binding mode of perfluorooctanoic acid to human serum albumin Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Protein Science Abbreviated Journal Protein Sci
Volume 30 Issue 4 Pages 830-841
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a toxic compound that is absorbed and distributed throughout the body by noncovalent binding to serum proteins such as human serum albumin (hSA). Though the interaction between PFOA and hSA has been already assessed using various analytical techniques, a high resolution and detailed analysis of the binding mode is still lacking. We report here the crystal structure of hSA in complex with PFOA and a medium-chain saturated fatty acid (FA). A total of eight distinct binding sites, four occupied by PFOAs and four by FAs, have been identified. In solution binding studies confirmed the 4:1 PFOA-hSA stoichiometry and revealed the presence of one high and three low affinity binding sites. Competition experiments with known hSA-binding drugs allowed locating the high affinity binding site in sub-domain IIIA. The elucidation of the molecular basis of the interaction between PFOA and hSA might provide not only a better assessment of the absorption and elimination mechanisms of these compounds in vivo but also have implications for the development of novel molecular receptors for diagnostic and biotechnological applications.
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Language Wos 000625392600001 Publication Date 2021-02-08
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ISSN 0961-8368 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.523 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.523
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176725 Serial 8714
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Author Al-Emam, E.; Soenen, H.; Caen, J.; Janssens, K.
Title Characterization of polyvinyl alcohol-borax/agarose (PVA-B/AG) double network hydrogel utilized for the cleaning of works of art Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Heritage science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 106
Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)
Abstract Since cleaning of artworks may cause undesirable physicochemical alterations and is a nonreversible procedure, it is mandatory to adopt the proper cleaning procedure. Such a procedure should remove undesired materials whilst preserving the original surface. In this regard, numerous gels have been developed and exploited for the cleaning of various artwork surfaces. Lately, agarose (AG) and polyvinyl alcohol-borax (PVA-B) hydrogels have been widely employed as cleaning tools by conservators. Both hydrogels show some limitations in specific cleaning practices. In this work, we investigated the influence of including increased levels of agarose into PVA-B systems. For this reason, we performed a detailed characterization on the double network (DN) hydrogel including the chemical structure, the liquid phase retention, the rheological behavior, and the self-healing behavior of various PVA-B/AG double network hydrogels. These new hydrogels revealed better properties than PVA-B hydrogels and obviated their limitations. The inclusion of AG into PVA-B systems enhanced the liquid retention capacity, shape-stability, and mechanical strength of the blend. Furthermore, AG minimized the expelling/syneresis issue that occurs when loading PVA-B systems with low polarity solvents or chelating agents. The resultant double network hydrogel exhibits relevant self-healing properties. The PVA-B/AG double network is a new and useful cleaning tool that can be added to the conservators' tool-kit. It is ideal for cleaning procedures dealing with porous and complex structured surfaces, vertical surfaces and for long time applications.
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Language Wos 000580572500001 Publication Date 2020-10-21
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ISSN 2050-7445 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.5 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes ; Ehab Al-Emam thanks the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education for funding his Ph.D. scholarship in addition to being grateful to University of Antwerp for additional funding. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.5; 2020 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:173594 Serial 6466
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Author Pourbabak, S.; Orekhov, A.; Schryvers, D.
Title Twin-jet electropolishing for damage-free transmission electron microscopy specimen preparation of metallic microwires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Microscopy Research And Technique Abbreviated Journal Microsc Res Techniq
Volume Issue Pages 1-7
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A method to prepare TEM specimens from metallic microwires and based on conventional twin-jet electropolishing is introduced. The wire is embedded in an opaque epoxy resin medium and the hardened resin is mechanically polished to reveal the wire on both sides. The resin containing wire is then cut into discs of the appropriate size. The obtained embedded wire is electropolished in a conventional twin-jet electropolishing machine until electron transparency in large areas without radiation damage is achieved.
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Language Wos 000567944200001 Publication Date 2020-09-28
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ISSN 1059-910x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.5 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, Grant/Award Number: G.0366.15N ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.5; 2020 IF: 1.147
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:171969 Serial 6642
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Author Derks, K.; van der Snickt, G.; Legrand, S.; van der Stighelen, K.; Janssens, K.
Title The dark halo technique in the oeuvre of Michael Sweerts and other Flemish and Dutch baroque painters. A 17th c. empirical solution to mitigate the optical 'simultaneous contrast' effect? Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Heritage science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 1 Pages 5
Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS)
Abstract Although the topic is rarely addressed in literature, a significant number of baroque paintings exhibit dark, halo-like shapes around the contours of the dramatis personae. Close examination of both finished and unfinished works suggests that this intriguing feature was a practical tool that helped the artist in the early painting stages. When applying the final brushwork, the halo lost its function, with some artists undertaking efforts to hide it. Although their visibility might not have been intended by the artists, today this dark paint beneath the surface is partially visible through the upper paint layers. Moreover, the disclosure of many halos using infrared photography (IRP), infrared reflectography (IRR) and macro X-ray fluorescence imaging (MA-XRF), additional to those that can be observed visually, suggests that this was a common and established element of 17th-century painting practice in Western Europe. Building on an existing hypothesis, we argue that halos can be considered as a solution to an optical problem that arose when baroque painters reversed the traditional, 15th- and 16th-century painting sequence of working from background to foreground. Instead, they started with the dominant parts of a composition, such as the face of a sitter. In that case, a temporary halo can provide the essential tonal reference to anticipate the chromatic impact of the final dark colored background on the adjacent delicate carnations. In particular, we attempt to clarify the prevalence of dark halos as a response to optical effects such as 'simultaneous contrast' and 'the crispening effect', described in literature only centuries later. As such, the recently termed 'ring condition' can be seen as the present-day equivalent of the 'halo solution' that was seemingly empirically or intuitively developed by 17th-century artists. Modern studies in visual perception proves that by laying a black ring around a target color, the optical impact of a surrounding color can be efficiently neutralized. Finally, by delving into works by Michael Sweerts, it becomes clear that resourceful artists might have adapted the halo technique and the underlying principles to their individual challenges, such as dealing with differently colored grounds.
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Language Wos 000739965700001 Publication Date 2022-01-07
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ISSN 2050-7445 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.5 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.5
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:185458 Serial 7217
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Author Eliaerts, J.; Meert, N.; Dardenne, P.; Baeten, V.; Pierna, J.-A.F.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K.; Samyn, N.
Title Comparison of spectroscopic techniques combined with chemometrics for cocaine powder analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Analytical Toxicology Abbreviated Journal J Anal Toxicol
Volume 44 Issue 8 Pages 851-860
Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Spectroscopic techniques combined with chemometrics are a promising tool for analysis of seized drug powders. In this study, the performance of three spectroscopic techniques [Mid-InfraRed (MIR), Raman and Near-InfraRed (NIR)] was compared. In total, 364 seized powders were analyzed and consisted of 276 cocaine powders (with concentrations ranging from 4 to 99 w%) and 88 powders without cocaine. A classification model (using Support Vector Machines [SVM] discriminant analysis) and a quantification model (using SVM regression) were constructed with each spectral dataset in order to discriminate cocaine powders from other powders and quantify cocaine in powders classified as cocaine positive. The performances of the models were compared with gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and gas chromatography with flame-ionization detection (GC-FID). Different evaluation criteria were used: number of false negatives (FNs), number of false positives (FPs), accuracy, root mean square error of cross-validation (RMSECV) and determination coefficients (R-2). Ten colored powders were excluded from the classification data set due to fluorescence background observed in Raman spectra. For the classification, the best accuracy (99.7%) was obtained with MIR spectra. With Raman and NIR spectra, the accuracy was 99.5% and 98.9%, respectively. For the quantification, the best results were obtained with NIR spectra. The cocaine content was determined with a RMSECV of 3.79% and a R-2 of 0.97. The performance of MIR and Raman to predict cocaine concentrations was lower than NIR, with RMSECV of 6.76% and 6.79%, respectively and both with a R-2 of 0.90. The three spectroscopic techniques can be applied for both classification and quantification of cocaine, but some differences in performance were detected. The best classification was obtained with MIR spectra. For quantification, however, the RMSECV of MIR and Raman was twice as high in comparison with NIR. Spectroscopic techniques combined with chemometrics can reduce the workload for confirmation analysis (e.g., chromatography based) and therefore save time and resources.
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Language Wos 000606735000011 Publication Date 2020-08-04
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ISSN 0146-4760; 1945-2403 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.5 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.5; 2020 IF: 2.409
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:175117 Serial 7697
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Author Simonsen, K.P.; Poulsen, J.N.; Vanmeert, F.; Ryhl-Svendsen, M.; Bendix, J.; Sanyova, J.; Janssens, K.; Mederos-Henry, F.
Title Formation of zinc oxalate from zinc white in various oil binding media: the influence of atmospheric carbon dioxide by reaction with 13CO2 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication Heritage science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 126
Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The formation of metal oxalates in paintings has recently gained a great deal of interest within the field of heritage science as several types of oxalate compounds have been identified in oil paintings. The present work investigates the formation of metal oxalates in linseed oil in the presence of the artists' pigments zinc white, calcite, lead white, zinc yellow, chrome yellow, cadmium yellow, cobalt violet, and verdigris. The oil paint films were artificially photo-aged by exposure to UVA light at low and high relative humidity, and afterwards analysed by attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). The results showed that, compared to the other pigments investigated, zinc white is especially prone to metal oxalate formation and that high humidity is a crucial factor in this process. Consequently, the reactivity and photo-aging of ZnO in various oil binding media was investigated further under simulated solar radiation and at high relative humidity levels. ATR-FTIR showed that zinc oxalate is formed in all oil binding media while X-ray powder diffraction (PXRD) revealed it was mainly present in an amorphous state. To examine whether atmospheric CO2(g) has any influence on the formation of zinc oxalate, experiments with isotopically enriched (CO2(g))-C-13 were performed. Based on ATR-FTIR measurements, neither (ZnC2O4)-C-13 nor (ZnCO3)-C-13 were formed which suggests that the carbon source for the oxalate formation is most likely the paint itself (and its oil component) and not the surrounding atmosphere.
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Language Wos 000596527000001 Publication Date 2020-12-07
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ISSN 2050-7445 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor (down) 2.5 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.5; 2020 IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:174381 Serial 7979
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