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“Trace element fingerprinting of façon-de-Venise glass”. Šmit Ž, Bulska E, Janssens K, Bulska E, Wagner B, Kos M, Lazar I, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 239, 94 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2005.06.182
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 27
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2005.06.182
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“Characterization of impact materials around Barringer meteor crater by micro-PIXE nd micro-SRXRF techniques”. Uzonyi I, Szöör G, Rozsa P, Vekemans B, Vincze L, Adams F, Drakopoulos M, Somogyi A, Kiss ÁZ, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 219/220, 555 (2004). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2004.01.119
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2004.01.119
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“Gamma induced atom displacements in LYSO and LuYAP crystals as used in medical imaging applications”. Pinera I, Cruz CM, Abreu Y, Leyva A, van Espen P, Diaz A, Cabal AE, Van Remortel N, Interactions With Materials And Atoms 356, 46 (2015). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2015.04.063
Abstract: The radiation damage, in terms of atom displacements, induced by gamma irradiation in LYSO and LuYAP crystals is presented. Sc-44, Na-22 and V-48 are used as gamma sources for this study. The energy of gammas from the electron positron annihilation processes (511 keV) is also included in the study. The atom displacements distributions inside each material are calculated following the Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method introduced by the authors. This procedure also allows to study the atom displacements in-depth distributions inside each crystal. The atom displacements damage in LYSO crystals is found to be higher than in LuYAP crystals, mainly provoked by the displacements of silicon and oxygen atoms. But the difference between atom displacements produced in LYSO and LuYAP decreases when more energetic sources are used. On the other hand, the correlation between the atom displacements and energy deposition in-depth distributions is excellent. The atom displacements to energy deposition ratio is found to increases with more energetic photon sources. LYSO crystals are then more liable to the atom displacements damage than LuYAP crystals. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Particle Physics Group; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2015.04.063
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“Improved calculation of displacements per atom cross section in solids by gamma and electron irradiation”. Pinera I, Cruz CM, Leyva A, Abreu Y, Cabal AE, van Espen P, Van Remortel N, Interactions With Materials And Atoms 339, 1 (2014). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2014.08.020
Abstract: Several authors had estimated the displacements per atom cross sections under different approximations and models, including most of the main gamma- and electron-material interaction processes. These previous works used numerical approximation formulas which are applicable for limited energy ranges. We proposed the Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM), which relates the established theories about atom displacements to the electron and positron secondary fluence distributions calculated from the Monte Carlo simulation. In this study the MCCM procedure is adapted in order to estimate the displacements per atom cross sections for gamma and electron irradiation. The results obtained through this procedure are compared with previous theoretical calculations. An improvement in about 10-90% for the gamma irradiation induced dpa cross section is observed in our results on regard to the previous evaluations for the studied incident energies. On the other hand, the dpa cross section values produced by irradiation with electrons are improved by our calculations in about 5-50% when compared with the theoretical approximations. When thin samples are irradiated with electrons, more precise results are obtained through the MCCM (in about 20-70%) with respect to the previous studies. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Particle Physics Group; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2014.08.020
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“Monte Carlo simulation of X-ray spectra from low energy electrons using optical data”. Roet D, van Espen P, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 268, 2794 (2010). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2010.07.004
Abstract: An approach using optical data to simulate both the bremsstrahlung continuum and characteristic K and L X-ray lines generated by low energy electrons (cfr. electron microscopy) in solids is discussed in this paper. The necessary analytical expressions together with the data to calculate the relevant cross sections for elastic and inelastic interactions at these energies along with variance reduction techniques are given. The results of the Monte Carlo simulation are compared to experimental data measured with a JEOL 6300 electron microscope.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2010.07.004
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“Precise gamma ray measurement of the radial distribution of a cracking catalyst at diluted concentrations in a glass riser”. Dantas CC, Dos Santos VA, Melo ACBA, Van Grieken R, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 251, 201 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2006.05.009
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2006.05.009
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“Study of dpa distributions in electron irradiated YBCO slabs through MCCM algorithm”. Piñera I, Cruz CM, van Espen P, Abreu Y, Leyva A, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 274, 191 (2012). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2011.11.021
Abstract: The Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM) consists on a calculation procedure for determining the displacements per atom (dpa) distribution in solid materials. This algorithm allows studying the gamma and electron irradiation damage in different materials. It is based on the electrons elastic scattering classic theories and the use of Monte Carlo simulation for the physical processes involved. The present study deals with the Monte Carlo simulation of electron irradiation effects on YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) slabs using the MCNPX code system. Displacements per atom distributions are obtained through the MCCM for electron irradiation up to 10 MeV. In-depth dpa profiles for electrons and positrons are obtained and analysed. Also, dpa contributions from each atomic specie in the material are calculated. It was found that the dpa distribution is more homogeneous in the material volume when increasing energy of incident electrons. Also, the dpa produced by positrons has no relevance when irradiating with electrons, in contrast with previous similar gamma irradiation studies. All the results are presented and discussed in this contribution. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2011.11.021
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“Total electron yield (TEY) detection mode Cr K-edge XANES spectroscopy as a direct method to probe the composition of the surface of darkened chrome yellow (PbCr1-xSxO4) and potassium chromate paints”. Monico L, d'Acapito F, Cotte M, Janssens K, Romani A, Ricci G, Miliani C, Cartechini L, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 539, 141 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMB.2023.03.040
Abstract: The darkening of chromate-pigments, including chrome yellows (PbCr1-xSxO4), is a surface phenomenon affecting late 19th-early 20th c. paintings, such as those by Van Gogh. Exploring analytical strategies that contribute to a deep understanding of darkening is therefore significant for the long-term conservation of unique masterpieces. Here, we examined the capabilities of Cr K-edge XANES spectroscopy collected at the same time in X-ray fluorescence yield (XFY) and total electron yield (TEY) detection modes to selectively study the surface composition of darkened oil paint mock-ups composed of chrome yellow (PbCr0.2S0.8O4) or potassium chromate. By discussing advantages and drawbacks in using XFY/TEY modes in relation to XFY & mu;-XANES analysis from sectioned samples, we aim at assessing if TEY-XANES spectroscopy: (i) is a selective surface method to determine the abundance of different Cr-species from paint fragments; (ii) can contribute to optimize the analytical strategy by limiting time consuming sample preparation procedures; (iii) can decrease the probability of radiation damage.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS)
Impact Factor: 1.3
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMB.2023.03.040
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“Comparative analysis of the low-energy He+ ions scattering on Al and Al2O3 surfaces”. Fomin VM, Misko VR, Devreese JT, Brongersma HH, Nuclear Instruments &, Methods In Physics Research Section B-Beam Interactions With Materials And Atoms 145, 545 (1998). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(98)00530-8
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 9
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(98)00530-8
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“Compositional analysis of 17-18th century archaeological glass fragments, excavated in Mechelen, Belgium: comparison with data from neighboring cities in the Low Countries”. van der Linden V, Bultinck E, de Ruytter J, Schalm O, Janssens K, Devos W, Tiri W, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 239, 100 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2005.06.219
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 15
DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2005.06.219
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“Defect characterization in high temperature implanted 6H-SiC using TEM”. Suvorov AV, Lebedev OI, Suvorova AA, van Landuyt J, Usov IO, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B 127/128, 347 (1997). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(96)00954-8
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 17
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(96)00954-8
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“Dynamic Monte Carlo simulation for reactive sputtering of aluminium”. Chen ZY, Bogaerts A, Depla D, Ignatova V, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B 207, 415 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(03)01120-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 20
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(03)01120-0
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“Electron microscopy and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry characterisation of 6H SiC samples implanted with He+”. Frangis N, van Landuyt J, Grimaldi MG, Calcagno L, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms
T2 –, Symposium 1 on New Trends in Ion Beam Processing of Materials, at the, E-MRS 96 Spring Meeting, June 04-07, 1996, Strasbourg, France 120, 186 (1996). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(96)00506-X
Abstract: 6H SiC single crystals were implanted al room temperature with 1 MeV He+ up to a fluence of 2 x 10(17) at./cm(2) RBS-channeling analysis with a 2 MeV He+ beam indicated the formation of extended defects or the generation of point defects at a constant concentration over a depth of about 1 mu m. Electron microscopy characterisation revealed the presence of two amorphous buried layers at depths of about 1,75 and 4.8 mu m. They an due to the implantation and to the analysing RES beam, respectively, No extended planar or linear faults were found in the region between the surface and the first amorphous layer. However, at the surface, a 50 nm thick amorphous layer was observed in which crystalline inclusions were embedded. Electron diffraction and HREM data of the inclusions were typical for diamond, These inclusions were even found in the crystalline SiC material below this layer, however at a reduced density.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.124
Times cited: 2
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(96)00506-X
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“Ion beam synthesis of Te and Bi nanoclusters in silicon: the effect of post-implantation high frequency electromagnetic field”. Kalitzova M, Peeva A, Ignatova V, Lebedev OI, Zollo G, Vitali G, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 242, 209 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2005.08.017
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 1
DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2005.08.017
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“Ion beam synthesis of \beta-SiC at 950 degrees C and structural characterization”. Frangis N, Nejim A, Hemment PLF, Stoemenos J, van Landuyt J, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms
T2 –, Symposium J on Correlated Effects in Atomic and Cluster Ion Bombardment and Implantation/Symposium C on Pushing the Limits of Ion Beam, Processing –, Fr 112, 325 (1996). http://doi.org/10.1016/0168-583X(95)01236-2
Abstract: The structure of beta-SiC formed by carbon implantation into Si at high temperatures (850-950 degrees C) at doses ranging between 0.2 X 10(18) to 1 X 10(18) cm(-2) at 200 keV, was studied by combined cross section and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (XTEM and HRTEM). Implantation was performed on (001) and (111) Si wafers. In both cases a buried beta-SiC layer was formed having the same orientation as the Si matrix.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.124
Times cited: 9
DOI: 10.1016/0168-583X(95)01236-2
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“Molecular dynamics simulation of the impact behaviour of various hydrocarbon species on DLC”. Neyts E, Bogaerts A, Gijbels R, Benedikt J, van de Sanden MCM, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 228, 315 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2004.10.063
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 19
DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2004.10.063
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“Molecular information in static SIMS for the speciation of inorganic compounds”. van Ham R, Adriaens A, van Vaeck L, Gijbels R, Adams F, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 161/163, 245 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(99)00750-8
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 19
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(99)00750-8
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“Nanohardness and structure of nitrogen implanted SixAly coatings post-implanted with oxygen”. Jacobs M, Bodart F, Terwagne G, Schryvers D, Poulet A, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms 147, 231 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(98)00535-7
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 3
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(98)00535-7
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“Observation of vacancy clustering in FZ-Si crystals during in situ electron irradiation in a high voltage electron microscope”. Fedina L, van Landuyt J, Vanhellemont J, Aseev AL, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research B112, 133 (1996). http://doi.org/10.1016/0168-583X(95)01277-X
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.124
Times cited: 4
DOI: 10.1016/0168-583X(95)01277-X
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“PIC-MC simulation of an RF capacitively coupled Ar/H2 discharge”. Neyts E, Yan M, Bogaerts A, Gijbels R, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B 202, 300 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-583X(02)01873-6
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Impact Factor: 1.109
Times cited: 8
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-583X(02)01873-6
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“High energy X-ray microscopy for characterisation of fuel particles”. Salbu B, Krekling T, Lind OC, Oughton DH, Drakopoulos M, Simionovici AS, Snigireva I, Snigirev A, Weitkamp T, Adams F, Janssens K, Kashparov VA, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment 467, 1249 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-9002(01)00641-6
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 1.362
DOI: 10.1016/S0168-9002(01)00641-6
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“Prediction of the optical characteristics and analytical qualities of an X-ray fluorescence microprobe at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (Grenoble)”. van Langevelde F, Janssens KH, Adams FC, Vis RD, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment 317, 383 (1992). http://doi.org/10.1016/0168-9002(92)90632-E
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/0168-9002(92)90632-E
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“A new method to compensate for counting losses due to system dead time”. Karabidak SM, Čevik U, Kaya S, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment 603, 361 (2009). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMA.2009.02.005
Abstract: Determination of count losses and pile-up pulse effects in quantitative and qualitative analysis became a vital step in various analyses. Therefore, compensating for counting losses is of importance. These counting losses are due to the pulse pile-up, paralyzable and non-paralyzable system dead time or a combination of these mechanisms. In this work, a new method is suggested for the correction of dead time losses resulting from the above mechanisms. For this purpose, a source code was developed. It was found that the peaking time was an important parameter over system dead time. The method suggested seems to be more effective even at high count rate. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.NIMA.2009.02.005
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“ALN nanoparticles XANES analysis: local atomic and electronic structure”. Soldatov A, Yalovega G, Smolentsev G, Kravtsova A, Lamoen D, Balasubramanian C, Marcelli A, Cinque G, Bellucci S, Nuclear Instruments &, Methods In Physics Research Section A-Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors And Associated Equipment 575, 85 (2007). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2007.01.031
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
Impact Factor: 1.362
Times cited: 3
DOI: 10.1016/j.nima.2007.01.031
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“High reflective mirrors for in-vessel applications in ITER”. Razdobarin AG, Mukhin EE, Semenov VV, YuTolstyakov S, Kochergin MM, Kurskiev GS, Podushnikova KA, Kirilenko DA, Sitnikova AA, Gorodetsky АЕ, Bukhovets VL, Zalavutdinov RK, Zakharov АP, Arkhipov II, Voitsenya VS, Bondarenko VN, Konovalov VG, Ryzhkov IV;, Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment 623, 809 (2010). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.04.047
Abstract: The structure and surface morphology of aluminum and silver mirrors covered with protective dielectric oxide layer were studied by means of TEM and SEM. The presence of needle-like pores throughout the thickness of the ZrO(2) film and bubble-like pores in Al(2)O(3) was observed. The test for resistivity to deuterium ion bombardment shows that the exposition to a fluence of similar to 2 x 10(20) ions/cm(2) with the ion energy of 40-50 eV results in appearance of blisters on the surface of mirrors covered wit h Al(2)O(3). For the mirrors protected with ZrO(2) no noticeable changes in surface morphology and reflectivity were found even after order of magnitude higher ion fluence. The effect of different porous structures on blistering phenomena is discussed. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 1.362
Times cited: 4
DOI: 10.1016/j.nima.2010.04.047
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“Microscopic single particle characterization of zeolites synthesized in a soil polluted by copper or cadmium and treated with coal fly ash”. Terzano R, Spagnuolo M, Medici L, Dorriné, W, Janssens K, Ruggiero P, Applied clay science 35, 128 (2007). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.CLAY.2006.07.005
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Impact Factor: 3.101
Times cited: 17
DOI: 10.1016/J.CLAY.2006.07.005
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“ZnAl layered double hydroxide based catalysts (with Cu, Mn, Ti) used as noble metal-free three-way catalysts”. Van Everbroeck T, Wu J, Arenas-Esteban D, Ciocarlan R-G, Mertens M, Bals S, Dujardin C, Granger P, Seftel EM, Cool P, Applied clay science 217, 106390 (2022). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2021.106390
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
Impact Factor: 5.6
Times cited: 6
DOI: 10.1016/j.clay.2021.106390
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“Guidelines for passive control of traffic-related air pollution in street canyons : an overview for urban planning”. Voordeckers D, Lauriks T, Denys S, Billen P, Tytgat T, Van Acker M, Landscape And Urban Planning 207, 103980 (2021). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.LANDURBPLAN.2020.103980
Abstract: Recent studies indicate the necessity of addressing traffic-related air pollution in urban environments, as street canyons are known for their lack of natural ventilation and increased pollution levels. To address this issue, numerous studies have been conducted on different aspects (e.g. aspect ratio, orientation and height variation) and their impact on ventilation and pollution dispersion/dilution performance in street canyons. Despite the numerous studies, the information remains fragmented and the results and applications are fairly unknown in urban planning. Broad review studies on numerous street canyon aspects are also quite scarce. In this study, over 200 studies were collected and reviewed across various parameters and on different configuration levels (street canyon configuration / building configuration / in-canyon configuration). Hereby, the study aims to give a comprehensive overview and to formulate spatial guidelines to improve the application of the reviewed studies for the purpose of urban planning. In total, 19 general guidelines were formulated, and an implementation strategy for the purpose of urban planning was developed. Despite the usability of these guidelines for urban planning, a high number of limitations and variabilities were detected. The broad literature review also revealed knowledge gaps, indicating the potentials for further research.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Economics; Law; Engineering sciences. Technology; Art; Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings (EMIB); Research Group for Urban Development; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS)
Impact Factor: 4.563
DOI: 10.1016/J.LANDURBPLAN.2020.103980
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“Numerical study on the impact of traffic lane adjustments and low boundary walls on pedestrian exposure to NO2 in street canyons”. Voordeckers D, Lauriks T, Baetens D, Ysebaert T, Denys S, Billen P, Tytgat T, Van Acker M, Landscape and urban planning 243, 104974 (2023). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.LANDURBPLAN.2023.104974
Abstract: Mitigating the adverse effects of air pollution, especially on human health, is one of the greater contemporary challenges for cities. Street canyons have herein been identified as bottleneck areas in urbanized environments. Focusing on the necessity of fast-response interventions, strategies to control source-receptor pathways (e.g. implementing low boundary walls (LBWs)) are gaining interest. A potential strategy which is greatly overlooked is the adjustment (reduction or displacement) of traffic lanes in order to increase the distance between source (traffic) and recipient (pedestrians). Within our study, computation fluid dynamics (CFD) is used to simulate the impact of alternations to traffic lanes (whether or not combined with LBWs) on the pedestrian exposure to NO2 for a specific case-study (Belgie center dot lei, Antwerp) under two prevailing wind directions. The average differences in NO2 concentrations for the entire pedestrian area ranged between +1.0 % to-3.6 %. On specific locations, reduction up to-8.0 % were reached. In case of perpendicular winds, a lateral displacement of all traffic lanes towards the windward facade including LBWs was found most beneficial to reduce pedestrian exposure. LBWs also showed to be efficient in reducing potential adverse effects of lane displacement under less frequent wind directions.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Economics; Law; Engineering sciences. Technology; Art; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Research Group for Urban Development; Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS); Research Group for Urban Development; Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS)
Impact Factor: 9.1
DOI: 10.1016/J.LANDURBPLAN.2023.104974
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“The microstructure and interfaces of intermediate layers in sapphire bicrystals”. Vasiliev AL, Stepantsov EA, Ivanov ZG, Verbist K, Van Tendeloo G, Olsson E, Applied surface science 119, 215 (1997)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Impact Factor: 3.387
Times cited: 2
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