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Author Terzano, R.; Denecke, M.A.; Falkenberg, G.; Miller, B.; Paterson, D.; Janssens, K.
  Title Recent advances in analysis of trace elements in environmental samples by X-ray based techniques (IUPAC Technical Report) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Pure and applied chemistry Abbreviated Journal Pure Appl Chem
  Volume 91 Issue 6 Pages 1029-1063
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Trace elements analysis is a fundamental challenge in environmental sciences. Scientists measure trace elements in environmental media in order to assess the quality and safety of ecosystems and to quantify the burden of anthropogenic pollution. Among the available analytical techniques, X-ray based methods are particularly powerful, as they can quantify trace elements in situ. Chemical extraction is not required, as is the case for many other analytical techniques. In the last few years, the potential for X-ray techniques to be applied in the environmental sciences has dramatically increased due to developments in laboratory instruments and synchrotron radiation facilities with improved sensitivity and spatial resolution. In this report, we summarize the principles of the X-ray based analytical techniques most frequently employed to study trace elements in environmental samples. We report on the most recent developments in laboratory and synchrotron techniques, as well as advances in instrumentation, with a special attention on X-ray sources, detectors, and optics. Lastly, we inform readers on recent applications of X-ray based analysis to different environmental matrices, such as soil, sediments, waters, wastes, living organisms, geological samples, and atmospheric particulate, and we report examples of sample preparation.
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  Language Wos 000471262400011 Publication Date 2019-05-21
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  ISSN (up) 0033-4545 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.626 Times cited 3 Open Access
  Notes ; This document was developed as a part of IUPAC, Funder Id: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.13039/100006987, Project #2016-019-2-600 “Trace elements analysis of environmental samples with X-rays: from synchrotron to lab and from lab to synchrotron” led by Roberto Terzano (Task Group Chair). Task Group Members for this project were: Melissa Anne Denecke, Gerald Falkenberg, Armin Gross, Koen Janssens, Bradley Miller, David Paterson, Ryan Tappero, Fang-Jie Zhao. Their contribution to the project is gratefully acknowledged. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.626
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161369 Serial 5803
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Author Oleynikov, P.N.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Rozova, M.G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Synthesis and structure of fluorinated RBa2Cu2O6+. (R=Dy, Ho and Tm) phases Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2001 Publication Russian journal of inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Russ J Inorg Chem+
  Volume 46 Issue 2 Pages 153-158
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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  ISSN (up) 0036-0236 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 0.787 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.787; 2001 IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:36045 Serial 3443
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Author Malkov, I., V; Krivetskii, V.V.; Potemkin, D., I; Zadesenets, A., V; Batuk, M.M.; Hadermann, J.; Marikutsa, A., V; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Gas'kov, A.M.
  Title Effect of Bimetallic Pd/Pt Clusters on the Sensing Properties of Nanocrystalline SnO2 in the Detection of CO Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Russian journal of inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Russ J Inorg Chem+
  Volume 63 Issue 8 Pages 1007-1011
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Nanocrystalline tin dioxide modified by Pd and Pt clusters or by bimetallic PdPt nanoparticles was synthesized. Distribution of the modifers on the SnO2 surface was studied by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis with element distribution mapping. It was shown that the Pd/Pt ratio in bimetallic particles varies over a broad range and does not depend on the particle diameter. The effect of platinum metals on the reducibility of nanocrystalline SnO2 by hydrogen was determined. The sensing properties of the resulting materials towards 6.7 ppm CO in air were estimated in situ by electrical conductivity measurements. The sensor response of SnO2 modified with bimetallic PdPt particles was a superposition of the signals of samples with Pt and Pd clusters.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000442749500003 Publication Date 2018-08-25
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  ISSN (up) 0036-0236 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 0.787 Times cited 3 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the ERA.Net RUS Plus program (project 096 FONSENS, RFBR grant 16-53-76001). ; Approved Most recent IF: 0.787
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153752 Serial 5092
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Author Kovba, M.L.; Skolis, Y.Y.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Sukhushina, I.S.
  Title The synthesis and thermodynamic properties of strontium fluoromanganite Sr2.5Mn6O12.5-\deltaF2 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Russian journal of physical chemistry A Abbreviated Journal Russ J Phys Chem A+
  Volume 84 Issue 12 Pages 2033-2038
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The existence of the [SrF(0.8)O(0.1)](2.5)[Mn(6)O(12)] = Sr(2.5)Mn(6)O(12.5 – delta)F(2) compound was established in the SrO-Mn(2)O(3)-SrF(2) system at 900A degrees C and p(O(2)) = 1 atm. The crystal structure of strontium fluoromanganite was determined from the X-ray powder diffraction data, electron diffraction, and high-resolution electron microscopy. It can be described in the monoclynic system with four Miller hklm indices: hklm: H = h a* + k b* + l c (1) (*) + m q (1), q (1), q (1) = c (2) (*) = gamma c (1) (*) , gamma a parts per thousand 0.632, a a parts per thousand a a parts per thousand 9.72 , b a parts per thousand 9.55 , c (1) a parts per thousand 2.84 , c (2) a parts per thousand 4.49 , monoclinic angle gamma a parts per thousand 95.6A degrees. The electromotive force method with a solid fluorine ion electrolyte was used to refine the composition of fluoromanganite and determine the thermodynamic functions of its formation from phases neighboring in the phase diagram (SrMn(3)O(6), Mn(2)O(3), SrF(2), and oxygen), Delta GA degrees, kJ/mol = -(111.7 +/- 1.9) + (89.5 +/- 1.5) x 10(-3) T.
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  Language Wos 000284775000004 Publication Date 2011-02-11
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  ISSN (up) 0036-0244;1531-863X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 0.581 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 0.581; 2010 IF: 0.503
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:99190 Serial 3601
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Author Shpanchenko, R.V.; Chyornaya, V.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Antipov, E.V.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kaul, E.; Geibel, C.; Sheptyakov, D.; Balagurov, A.M.
  Title Crystal structure and magnetic properties of novel reduced V(IV)-based oxide Pb2V5O12 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2001 Publication Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie Abbreviated Journal Z Anorg Allg Chem
  Volume 627 Issue Pages 2143-2150
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Leipzig Editor
  Language Wos 000171339000023 Publication Date 2002-08-25
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  ISSN (up) 0044-2313;1521-3749; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.144 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.144; 2001 IF: 1.165
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:36048 Serial 560
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Author Alekseeva, A.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Leithe-Jasper, A.; Schnelle, W.; Prots, Y.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Antipov, E.V.; Grin, Y.
  Title Mg1-xRhB, a new boridometallide with 2D polyanion Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie Abbreviated Journal Z Anorg Allg Chem
  Volume 631 Issue 6/7 Pages 1047-1054
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Leipzig Editor
  Language Wos 000228931900010 Publication Date 2005-04-18
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  ISSN (up) 0044-2313;1521-3749; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.144 Times cited 13 Open Access
  Notes Iap V-1 Approved Most recent IF: 1.144; 2005 IF: 1.202
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:52374 Serial 3543
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Author Smith, J.D.; Bladt, E.; Burkhart, J.A.C.; Winckelmans, N.; Koczkur, K.M.; Ashberry, H.M.; Bals, S.; Skrabalak, S.E.
  Title Defect‐Directed Growth of Symmetrically Branched Metal Nanocrystals Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Angewandte Chemie (International ed. Print) Abbreviated Journal Angew. Chem.
  Volume 132 Issue 132 Pages 953-960
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Branched plasmonic nanocrystals (NCs) have attracted much attention due to electric field enhancements at their tips. Seeded growth provides routes to NCs with defined branching patterns and, in turn, near‐field distributions with defined symmetries. Here, a systematic analysis was undertaken in which seeds containing different distributions of planar defects were used to grow branched NCs in order to understand how their distributions direct the branching. Characterization of the products by multimode electron tomography and analysis of the NC morphologies at different overgrowth stages indicate that the branching patterns are directed by the seed defects, with the emergence of branches from the seed faces consistent with minimizing volumetric strain energy at the expense of surface energy. These results contrast with growth of branched NCs from single‐crystalline seeds and provide a new platform for the synthesis of symmetrically branched plasmonic NCs.
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  Language Wos 000505279500063 Publication Date 2020-01-07
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  ISSN (up) 0044-8249 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Notes The authors thank Samantha Harvey for her initial observations of branched structures, Alexander Chen for his help with SAED, the staff of the Nanoscale Characterization Facility (Dr. Yi Yi),Electron Microscopy Center (Dr. David Morgan and Dr. Barry Stein), and Molecular Strucre Center at Indiana University. J.S. recognizes a fellowship provided by the Indiana Space Grant Consortium. E. B. acknowledges a post-doctoral grant from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium). This project has received funding from the National Science Foundation (award number: 1602476), Research Corporation for Scietific Advancement (2017 Frontiers in Research Excellence and Discovery Award), and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 731019 (EUSMI) and No 815128 (REALNANO).; sygma Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:166581 Serial 6336
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Author Castanheiro, A.; Joos, P.; Wuyts, K.; De Wael, K.; Samson, R.
  Title Leaf-deposited semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) : an exploratory study using GCxGC-TOFMS on leaf washing solutions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 214 Issue 214 Pages 103-110
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Airborne particulate matter (PM) includes semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), which can be deposited on vegetation matrices such as plant leaves. In alternative to air-point measurements or artificial passive substrates, leaf monitoring offers a cost-effective, time-integrating means of assessing local air quality. In this study, leaf washing solutions from ivy (Hedera hibernica) leaves exposed during one-month at different land use classes were explored via comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC-TOFMS). The composition of leaf-deposited SVOCs, corrected for those of unexposed leaves, was compared against routinely monitored pollutants concentrations (PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2) measured at co-located air monitoring stations. The first study on leaf-deposited SVOCs retrieved from washing solutions, herein reported, delivered a total of 911 detected compounds. While no significant land use (rural, urban, industrial, traffic, mixed) effects were observed, increasing exposure time (from one to 28 days) resulted in a higher number and diversity of SVOCs, suggesting cumulative time-integration to be more relevant than local source variations between sites. After one day, leaf-deposited SVOCs were mainly due to alcohols, N-containing compounds, carboxylic acids, esters and lactones, while ketones, diketones and hydrocarbons compounds gained relevance after one week, and phenol compounds after one month. As leaf-deposited SVOCs became overall more oxidized throughout exposure time, SVOCs transformation or degradation at the leaf surface is suggested to be an important phenomenon. This study confirmed the applicability of GCxGC-TOFMS to analyze SVOCs from leaf washing solutions, further research should include validation of the methodology and comparison with atmospheric organic pollutants.
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  Language Wos 000449891300013 Publication Date 2018-09-13
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.208 Times cited Open Access
  Notes ; The authors thank the Flemish Environment Agency (VMM) for their collaboration and air quality data; Sam Dekkers and Jonathan Van Waeyenbergh for their help with sample collection. The study was performed using a study set-up funded by the Special Research Fund of the University of Antwerp (KPBOF 2014, no. FFB 140090 'Tree leaf surface properties as dynamic drivers of particulate matter-leaf interaction and phyllosphere microbial communities'). A.C. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for her SB PhD fellowship. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.208
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:153509 Serial 5692
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Author Akbulut, S.; Cevik, U.; Van, A.A.; De Wael, K.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title Precision and accuracy of ST-EDXRF performance for As determination comparing with ICP-MS and evaluation of As deviation in the soil media Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 96 Issue Pages 16-22
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The present study was conducted to (i) determine the precision and accuracy of arsenic measurement in soil samples using ST-EDXRF by comparison with the results of ICP-MS analyses and (ii) identify the relationship of As concentration with soil characteristics. For the analysis of samples, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF) were performed. According to the results found in the soil samples, the addition of HCl to HNO3, used for the digestion gave significant variations in the recovery of As. However, spectral interferences between peaks for As and Pb can affect detection limits and accuracy for XRF analysis. When comparing the XRF and ICP-MS results a correlation was observed with R2 = 0.8414. This means that using a ST-EDXRF spectrometer, it is possible to achieve accurate and precise analysis by the calibration of certified reference materials and choosing an appropriate secondary target. On the other hand, with regard to soil characteristics analyses, the study highlighted that As is mostly anthropogenically enriched in the studied area.
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  Language Wos 000328182200002 Publication Date 2013-08-14
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.208 Times cited 5 Open Access
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.208; 2014 IF: 3.340
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:109437 Serial 5782
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Author Goemans, M.; Clarysse, P.; Joannès, J.; de Clercq, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Matthys, K.; Boels, K.
  Title Catalytic Nox reduction with simultaneous dioxin and furan oxidation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 54 Issue 9 Pages 1357-1365
  Keywords A1 Journal article
  Abstract The engineering, construction, performance and running costs of a catalytic flue gas cleaning component in the low dust area of a municipal waste incinerator is discussed. For this purpose, the case study of a Flemish incineration plant is presented, covering the history, the design procedure of the catalyst, relevant process data and the financial aspects. A reliable PCDD/F-destruction by means of oxidation by the catalyst to typical values of 0.001 ng TEQ/Nm3 has been demonstrated. At the same time, NOx− and CO-emissions are reduced by 90% and 20% to about 50 mg/Nm3 and below 10 mg/Nm3, respectively.
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  Language Wos 000188293500011 Publication Date 2003-12-02
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.208 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.208; 2004 IF: 2.359
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82011 Serial 5931
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Author Goemans, M.; Clarysse, P.; Joannès, J.; de Clercq, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Matthys, K.; Boels, K.
  Title Catalytic Nox reduction with simultaneous dioxin and furan oxidation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 50 Issue 4 Pages 489-497
  Keywords A1 Journal article
  Abstract The engineering, construction, performance and running costs of a catalytic flue gas cleaning component in the low dust area of a municipal waste incinerator is discussed. For this purpose, the case study of a Flemish incineration plant is presented, covering the history, the design procedure of the catalyst, relevant process data and the financial aspects. A reliable PCDD/F-destruction by means of oxidation by the catalyst to typical values of 0.001 ng TEQ/N m3 has been demonstrated. At the same time, NOx- and CO-emissions are reduced by 90% and 20% to about 50 mg/N m3 and below 10 mg/N m3, respectively.
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  Language Wos 000180078200004 Publication Date 2002-12-10
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.208 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.208; 2003 IF: 1.904
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82010 Serial 5932
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Author Vandekerckhove, T.G.L.; Boon, N.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
  Title Pioneering on single-sludge nitrification/denitrification at 50 °C Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 252 Issue Pages 126527-10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Thermophilic nitrification has been proven in lab-scale bioreactors at 50 °C. The challenge is now to develop a solution for thermophilic nitrogen removal, integrating nitrification with denitrification and aerobic carbon removal. This pioneering study aimed at a single-sludge nitrification/denitrification process at 50 °C, through exposing nitrification in a step by step approach to anoxia and/or organics. Firstly, recurrent anoxia was tolerated by a nitrifying community during long-term membrane bioreactor (MBR) operation (85 days), with high ammonium oxidation efficiencies (>98%). Secondly, five organic carbon sources did not affect thermophilic ammonium and nitrite oxidation rates in three-day aerobic batch flask incubations. Moving to long-term tests with sequencing batch reactors (SBR) and MBR (>250 days), good nitrification performance was obtained at increasing COD/Ninfluent ratios (0, 0.5, 1, 2 and 3). Thirdly, combining nitrification, recurrent anoxia and presence of organic carbon resulted in a nitrogen removal efficiency of 92–100%, with a COD/Nremoved of 4.8 ± 0.6 and a nitrogen removal rate of 50 ± 14 mg N g−1 VSS d−1. Overall, this is the first proof of principle thermophilic nitrifiers can cope with redox fluctuations (aerobic/anoxic) and the aerobic or anoxic presence of organic carbon, can functionally co-exist with heterotrophs and that single-sludge nitrification/denitrification can be achieved.
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  Language Wos 000534377000121 Publication Date 2020-03-17
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.8 Times cited Open Access
  Notes ; The authors acknowledge (i) the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (IWT Flanders) [grant number SB-141205] for funding Tom G.L. Vandekerckhove, (ii) Wouter Peleman and Zoe Pesonen for practical support during their master thesis, (iii) Jolien De Paepe for assisting in the reactor operation, and (iv) Jo De Vrieze and Tim Lacoere for their help with qPCR and 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.8; 2020 IF: 4.208
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Author Van Winckel, T.; Ngo, N.; Sturm, B.; Al-Omari, A.; Wett, B.; Bott, C.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; De Clippeleir, H.
  Title Enhancing bioflocculation in high-rate activated sludge improves effluent quality yet increases sensitivity to surface overflow rate Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 308 Issue 2 Pages 136294-11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract High-rate activated sludge (HRAS) relies on good bioflocculation and subsequent solid-liquid separation to maximize the capture of organics. However, full-scale applications often suffer from poor and unpredictable effluent suspended solids (ESS). While the biological aspects of bioflocculation are thoroughly investigated, the effects of fines (settling velocity < 0.6 m3/m2/h), shear and surface overflow rate (SOR) are unclear. This work tackled the impact of fines, shear, and SOR on the ESS in absence of settleable influent solids. This was assessed on a full-scale HRAS step-feed (SF) and pilot-scale HRAS contact-stabilization (CS) configuration using batch settling tests, controlled clarifier experiments, and continuous operation of reactors. Fines contributed up to 25% of the ESS in the full-scale SF configuration. ESS decreased up to 30 mg TSS/L when bioflocculation was enhanced with the CS configuration. The feast-famine regime applied in CS promoted the production of high-quality extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). However, this resulted in a narrow and unfavorable settling velocity distribution, with 50% ± 5% of the sludge mass settling between 0.6 and 1.5 m3/m2/h, thus increasing sensitivity towards SOR changes. A low shear environment (20 s−1) before the clarifier for at least one min was enough to ensure the best possible settling velocity distribution, regardless of prior shear conditions. Overall, this paper provides a more complete view on the drivers of ESS in HRAS systems, creating the foundation for the design of effective HRAS clarifiers. Tangible recommendations are given on how to manage fines and establish the optimal settling velocity of the sludge.
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  Language Wos 000863979600006 Publication Date 2022-09-06
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 8.8 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.8
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:190187 Serial 7154
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Author Le, T.-S.; Nguyen, P.-D.; Ngo, H.H.; Bui, X.-T.; Dang, B.-T.; Diels, L.; Bui, H.-H.; Nguyen, M.-T.; Le Quang, D.-T.
  Title Two-stage anaerobic membrane bioreactor for co-treatment of food waste and kitchen wastewater for biogas production and nutrients recovery Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Chemosphere Abbreviated Journal Chemosphere
  Volume 309 Issue 1 Pages 136537-136539
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Co-digestion of organic waste and wastewater is receiving increased attention as a plausible waste management approach toward energy recovery. However, traditional anaerobic processes for co-digestion are particularly susceptible to severe organic loading rates (OLRs) under long-term treatment. To enhance technological feasi-bility, this work presented a two-stage Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (2 S-AnMBR) composed of a hydrolysis reactor (HR) followed by an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) for long-term co-digestion of food waste and kitchen wastewater. The OLRs were expanded from 4.5, 5.6, and 6.9 kg COD m- 3 d-1 to optimize biogas yield, nitrogen recovery, and membrane fouling at ambient temperatures of 25-32 degrees C. Results showed that specific methane production of UASB was 249 +/- 7 L CH4 kg-1 CODremoved at the OLR of 6.9 kg TCOD m- 3 d-1. Total Chemical Oxygen Demand (TCOD) loss by hydrolysis was 21.6% of the input TCOD load at the hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 2 days. However, low total volatile fatty acid concentrations were found in the AnMBR, indicating that a sufficiently high hydrolysis efficiency could be accomplished with a short HRT. Furthermore, using AnMBR structure consisting of an Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor (UASB) followed by a side -stream ultrafiltration membrane alleviated cake membrane fouling. The wasted digestate from the AnMBR comprised 42-47% Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) and 57-68% total phosphorous loading, making it suitable for use in soil amendments or fertilizers. Finally, the predominance of fine particles (D10 = 0.8 mu m) in the ultra -filtration membrane housing (UFMH) could lead to a faster increase in trans-membrane pressure during the filtration process.
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  Language Wos 000866470600004 Publication Date 2022-09-20
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  ISSN (up) 0045-6535; 1879-1298 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.8 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.8
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:191557 Serial 7347
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Author Nikolaev, A.V.; Michel, K.H.
  Title Many electron- and hole terms of molecular ions C60n\pm Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Coupling In Chemistry And Physics Abbreviated Journal Adv Quantum Chem
  Volume 44 Issue Pages 305-312
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Language Wos 000188940800019 Publication Date 2004-05-19
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  ISSN (up) 0065-3276; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.196 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.196; 2003 IF: 0.375
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104131 Serial 1942
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Author Cuypers, B.; Vermeylen, S.; Hammerschmid, D.; Trashin, S.; Rahemi, V.; Konijnenberg, A.; De Schutter, A.; Cheng, C.-H.C.; Giordano, D.; Verde, C.; De Wael, K.; Sobott, F.; Dewilde, S.; Van Doorslaer, S.
  Title Antarctic fish versus human cytoglobins : the same but yet so different Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal of inorganic biochemistry Abbreviated Journal J Inorg Biochem
  Volume 173 Issue Pages 66-78
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The cytoglobins of the Antarctic fish Chaenocephalus aceratus and Dissostichus mawsoni have many features in common with human cytoglobin. These cytoglobins are heme proteins in which the ferric and ferrous forms have a characteristic hexacoordination of the heme iron, i.e. axial ligation of two endogenous histidine residues, as confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance, resonance Raman and optical absorption spectroscopy. The combined spectroscopic analysis revealed only small variations in the heme-pocket structure, in line with the small variations observed for the redox potential. Nevertheless, some striking differences were also discovered. Resonance Raman spectroscopy showed that the stabilization of an exogenous heme ligand, such as CO, occurs differently in human cytoglobin in comparison with Antarctic fish cytoglobins. Furthermore, while it has been extensively reported that human cytoglobin is essentially monomeric and can form an intramolecular disulfide bridge that can influence the ligand binding kinetics, 3D modeling of the Antarctic fish cytoglobins indicates that the cysteine residues are too far apart to form such an intramolecular bridge. Moreover, gel filtration and mass spectrometry reveal the occurrence of non-covalent multimers (up to pentamers) in the Antarctic fish cytoglobins that are formed at low concentrations. Stabilization of these oligomers by disulfide-bridge formation is possible, but not essential. If intermolecular disulfide bridges are formed, they influence the heme-pocket structure, as is shown by EPR measurements.
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  Impact Factor 3.348 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes ; The authors acknowledge the support of the University of Antwerp GOA-BOF funding (28312), FWO funding (G.0687.13) and the Hercules foundation for funding of the Synapt G2 instrument. This study was carried out in the framework of the SCAR program “Antarctic Thresholds – Ecosystem Resilience and Adaptation” (AnT-ERA). It was financially supported by the Italian National Program for Antarctic Research (PNRA). Research of A. De Schutter is funded by a PhD grant of the Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology (121339) (IWT, Belgium). C-H C. Cheng acknowledges funding support from US National Science Foundation Polar Programs (ANT-1142158). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.348
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Author Bertrand, L.; Schoeeder, S.; Anglos, D.; Breese, M.B.H.; Janssens, K.; Moini, M.; Simon, A.
  Title Mitigation strategies for radiation damage in the analysis of ancient materials Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Trends in analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Trac-Trend Anal Chem
  Volume 66 Issue Pages 128-145
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The study of materials in cultural heritage artifacts and micro-samples benefits from diagnostic techniques based on intense radiation sources, such as synchrotrons, ion-beam accelerators and lasers. While most of the corresponding techniques are classified as non-destructive, investigation with photons or charged particles entails a number of fundamental processes that may induce changes in materials. These changes depend on irradiation parameters, properties of materials and environmental factors. In some cases, radiation-induced damage may be detected by visual inspection. When it is not, irradiation may still lead to atomic and molecular changes resulting in immediate or delayed alteration and bias of future analyses. Here we review the effects of radiation reported on a variety of cultural heritage materials and describe the usual practice for assessing short-term and long-term effects. This review aims to raise awareness and encourage subsequent research activities to limit radiation side effects.
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  Language Wos 000352248200020 Publication Date 2014-12-22
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  Impact Factor 8.442 Times cited 35 Open Access
  Notes ; We wish to acknowledge the support of this initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency. We gratefully thank Professor Manfred Schreiner of the Institute of Natural Sciences and Technology in the Arts (Akademie den bildenden Kunst, Vienna, Austria) for helpful discussions and insights on this work. We thank all colleagues who accepted to have their work reproduced in this review. IPANEMA at Synchrotron SOLEIL, the Hungarian Academy of Science and IESL-FORTH were supported within the Research Infrastructure program CHARISMA of the 7th Framework Programme of the EU (Grant Agreement no. 228330). MM's contribution is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant numbers CHE 1241672 and CHE 1440849. We thank Chris McGlinchey and Lauren Klein (Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA) for their critical rereading of the manuscript. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.442; 2015 IF: 6.472
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Author Janssens, K.; de Nolf, W.; van der Snickt, G.; Vincze, L.; Vekemans, B.; Terzano, R.; Brenker, F.E.
  Title Recent trends in quantitative aspects of microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Trends in analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Trac-Trend Anal Chem
  Volume 29 Issue 6 Pages 464-478
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Language Wos 000279235000014 Publication Date 2010-03-23
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  Impact Factor 8.442 Times cited 48 Open Access
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects nr. G.0704.08 and G.0179.09 and from the UA-BOF GOA programme. ; Approved Most recent IF: 8.442; 2010 IF: 6.602
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Author Drăgan, A.-M.; Parrilla, M.; Feier, B.; Oprean, R.; Cristea, C.; De Wael, K.
  Title Analytical techniques for the detection of amphetamine-type substances in different matrices : a comprehensive review Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Trac-Trends In Analytical Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Trac-Trend Anal Chem
  Volume 145 Issue Pages 116447
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)
  Abstract This current review focuses on contributions to amphetamine-type substances (ATS) analysis. This type of synthetic illicit drugs has been increasingly present worldwide reaching 5% of the market on illicit drugs in 2019. The increment of their production in many clandestine laboratories and easy distribution among society are two of the main concerns towards the battle against synthetic drugs. Therefore, the first part of this review details the classification and mechanism of action of ATS in the human body. Second, the pharmacological and toxicological effects of ATS on human health are described to motivate the need of early detection of ATS. Subsequently, the most used laboratory-based and portable methods are presented and critically discussed along the review. Finally, a careful discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of portable techniques employed on the field are addressed as potential tools for on-site ATS detection by law enforcement officers.
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  Language Wos 000723747000009 Publication Date 2021-09-30
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  ISSN (up) 0165-9936; 1879-3142 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.442 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.442
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:183268 Serial 7460
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Author Daems, E.; Moro, G.; Campos, R.; De Wael, K.
  Title Mapping the gaps in chemical analysis for the characterisation of aptamer-target interactions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Trac-Trends In Analytical Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Trac-Trend Anal Chem
  Volume 142 Issue Pages 116311
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Aptamers are promising biorecognition elements with a wide applicability from therapeutics to bio-sensing. However, to successfully use these biomolecules, a complete characterisation of their bindingperformance in the presence of the target is crucial. Several multi-analytical approaches have been re-ported including techniques to describe kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of the aptamer-targetinteraction, and techniques which allow an in-depth understanding of the aptamer-target structures.Recent literature shows the need of a critical data interpretation, a combination of characterisationtechniques and suggests the key role of the characterisation protocol design. Indeed, thefinal applicationof the aptamer should be considered before choosing the characterisation method. All the limitations andcapabilities of the analytical tools in use for aptamer characterisation should be taken into account. Here,we present a critical overview of the current methods and multi-analytical approaches to study aptamer-target binding, aiming to provide researchers with guidelines for the design of characterisation protocols.
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  Language Wos 000682179000010 Publication Date 2021-04-28
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  ISSN (up) 0165-9936; 1879-3142 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 8.442 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.442
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179407 Serial 8203
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Author Martin, J.M.L.; François, J.P.; Gijbels, R.
  Title A critical comparison of MINDO/3, MNDO, AM1 and PM3 for a model problem: carbon clusters C2-C10. An ad hoc reparametrization of MNDO well suited for the accurate prediction of their spectroscopic constants Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1991 Publication Journal of computational chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Comput Chem
  Volume 12 Issue Pages 52-70
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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  Language Wos A1991EQ52200006 Publication Date 0000-00-00
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  ISSN (up) 0192-8651; 1096-987x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.589 Times cited 76 Open Access
  Notes Approved MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY 135/271 Q2 # PHYSICS, APPLIED 70/145 Q2 # PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER 40/67 Q3 #
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:712 Serial 541
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Author Tit, N.; Al Ezzi, M.M.; Abdullah, H.M.; Yusupov, M.; Kouser, S.; Bahlouli, H.; Yamani, Z.H.
  Title Detection of CO2 using CNT-based sensors: Role of Fe catalyst on sensitivity and selectivity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Materials chemistry and physics Abbreviated Journal Mater Chem Phys
  Volume 186 Issue 186 Pages 353-364
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract The adsorption of CO2 on surfaces of graphene and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), decorated with Fe atoms, are investigated using the self-consistent-charge density-functional tight-binding (SCC-DFTB) method, neglecting the heat effects. Fe ad-atoms are more stable when they are dispersed on hollow sites. They introduce a large density of states at the Fermi level (N-F); where keeping such density low would help in gas sensing. Furthermore, the Fe ad-atom can weaken the C=O double bonds of the chemisorbed CO2 molecule, paving the way for oxygen atoms to drain more charges from Fe. Consequently, chemisorption of CO2 molecules reduces both N-F and the conductance while it enhances the sensitivity with the increasing gas dose. Conducting armchair CNTs (ac-CNTs) have higher sensitivity than graphene and semiconducting zigzag CNTs (zz-CNT5). Comparative study of sensitivity of ac-CNT-Fe composite towards various gases (e.g., O-2, N-2, H-2, H2O, CO and CO2) has shown high sensitivity and selectivity towards CO, CO2 and H2O gases. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000390621200044 Publication Date 2016-11-04
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  ISSN (up) 0254-0584 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.084 Times cited 17 Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.084
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140333 Serial 4465
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Author De Dobbelaere, C.; Lourdes Calzada, M.; Bretos, I.; Jimenez, R.; Ricote, J.; Hadermann, J.; Hardy, A.; Van Bael, M.K.
  Title Gaining new insight into low-temperature aqueous photochemical solution deposited ferroelectric PbTiO3 films Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Materials chemistry and physics Abbreviated Journal Mater Chem Phys
  Volume 174 Issue Pages 28-40
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The nature of the low-temperature photochemical assisted formation process of ferroelectric lead titanate (PbTiO3) films is studied in the present work. Films are obtained by the deposition of an aqueous solution containing citric acid based (citrato) metal ion complexes with intrinsic UV activity. This UV activity is crucial for the aqueous photochemical solution deposition (aqueous PCSD) route being used. UV irradiation enhances the early decomposition of organics and results in improved electrical properties for the crystalline oxide film, even if the film is crystallized at low temperature. GATR-FTIR shows that UV irradiation promotes the decomposition of organic precursor components, resulting in homogeneous films if applied in the right temperature window during film processing. The organic content, morphology and crystallinity of the irradiated films, achieved at different processing atmospheres and temperatures, is studied and eventually correlated to the functional behavior of the obtained films. This is an important issue, as crystalline films obtained at low temperatures often lack ferroelectric responses. In this work, the film prepared in pure oxygen at the very low temperature of 400 degrees C and after an optimized UV treatment presents a significant remanent polarization value of P-r = 8.8 mu C cm(-2). This value is attributed to the better crystallinity, the larger grain size and the reduced porosity obtained thanks to the early film crystallization effectively achieved through the UV treatment in oxygen. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000373865700005 Publication Date 2016-03-16
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  ISSN (up) 0254-0584 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.084 Times cited 4 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.084
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144729 Serial 4659
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Author Thomé, T.; Colaux, J.L.; Colomer, J.-F.; Bertoni, G.; Terwagne, G.
  Title Formation of carbon nitride nanospheres by ion implantation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Materials chemistry and physics Abbreviated Journal Mater Chem Phys
  Volume 103 Issue 2-3 Pages 290-294
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Carbon nitride nanospheres have been synthesized into copper by simultaneous high fluence (10(18) at. cm(-2)) implantations of C-12 and N-15 ions. The composition of the implanted region has been measured using C-12(d,p(0))C-13 and N-15(d,alpha(0))C-13 nuclear reactions induced by a 1.05 MeV deuteron beam. The C-12 and N-15 depth profiles are very close and the retained doses into copper are relatively high, which indicates that carbon and nitrogen diffusion processes are likely limited during implantation. High resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) observations and electron diffraction (ED) analyses have been carried out to determine the structure of the nanospheres formed during implantation. Some consist in small hollow amorphous nanocapsules with sizes ranging from 30 to 100 nm. Large gas bubbles with diameters up to 300 mn have also been observed in the copper matrix. Electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) measurements performed on the small nanocapsules indicate that their shells are composed of carbon and nitrogen. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000247715300016 Publication Date 2007-02-25
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  ISSN (up) 0254-0584; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.084 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.084; 2007 IF: 1.871
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102670 Serial 1258
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Author Navío, C.; Vallejos, S.; Stoycheva, T.; Llobet, E.; Correig, X.; Snyders, R.; Blackman, C.; Umek, P.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.;
  Title Gold clusters on WO3 nanoneedles grown via AACVD : XPS and TEM studies Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Materials chemistry and physics Abbreviated Journal Mater Chem Phys
  Volume 134 Issue 2/3 Pages 809-813
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract We have prepared tungsten oxide films decorated with gold particles on Si substrates by aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) and characterized them using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). SEM shows that the films are composed of needle-like structures and TEM shows that both the needles and the gold particles are crystalline. XPS indicates the presence of oxygen vacancies, i.e. the films are WO3−x, and hence the deposited material is composed of semiconducting nanostructures and that the interaction between the gold particles and the WO3 needles surface is weak. The synthesis of semiconducting tungsten oxide nanostructures decorated with metal particles represents an important step towards the development of sensing devices with optimal properties.
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  Language Wos 000305918200038 Publication Date 2012-04-30
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  ISSN (up) 0254-0584; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.084 Times cited 52 Open Access
  Notes Iap Approved Most recent IF: 2.084; 2012 IF: 2.072
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97705 Serial 1356
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Author Lorenz, H.; Zhao, Q.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Klötzer, B.; Rameshan, C.; Penner, S.
  Title Preparation and structural characterization of SnO2 and GeO2 methanol steam reforming thin film model catalysts by (HR)TEM Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Materials chemistry and physics Abbreviated Journal Mater Chem Phys
  Volume 122 Issue 2/3 Pages 623-629
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Structure, morphology and composition of different tin oxide and germanium oxide thin film catalysts for the methanol steam reforming (MSR) reaction have been studied by a combination of (high-resolution) transmission electron microscopy, selected area electron diffraction, dark-field imaging and electron energy-loss spectroscopy. Deposition of the thin films on NaCl(0 0 1) cleavage faces has been carried out by thermal evaporation of the respective SnO2 and GeO2 powders in varying oxygen partial pressures and at different substrate temperatures. Preparation of tin oxide films in high oxygen pressures (10−1 Pa) exclusively resulted in SnO phases, at and above 473 K substrate temperature epitaxial growth of SnO on NaCl(0 0 1) leads to well-ordered films. For lower oxygen partial pressures (10−3 to 10−2 Pa), mixtures of SnO and β-Sn are obtained. Well-ordered SnO2 films, as verified by electron diffraction patterns and energy-loss spectra, are only obtained after post-oxidation of SnO films at temperatures T ≥ 673 K in 105 Pa O2. Preparation of GeOx films inevitably results in amorphous films with a composition close to GeO2, which cannot be crystallized by annealing treatments in oxygen or hydrogen at temperatures comparable to SnO/SnO2. Similarities and differences to neighbouring oxides relevant for selective MSR in the third group of the periodic system (In2O3 and Ga2O3) are also discussed with the aim of cross-correlation in formation of nanomaterials, and ultimately, also catalytic properties.
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  Language Wos 000278637900054 Publication Date 2010-04-18
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  ISSN (up) 0254-0584; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.084 Times cited 15 Open Access
  Notes Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 2.084; 2010 IF: 2.356
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83099 Serial 2699
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Author Gonzalez-Quiroga, A.; Shtern, V.; Perreault, P.; Vandewalle, L.; Marin, G.B.; Van Geem, K.M.
  Title Intensifying mass and heat transfer using a high-g stator-rotor vortex chamber Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Chemical Engineering And Processing Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng Process
  Volume 169 Issue Pages 108638-11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Vortex reactors take advantage of the synergy between enhanced heat and mass transfer rates and multifunctional phenomena at different temporal and spatial scales. Proof-of-concept experiments with our novel and innovative STAtor-Rotor VOrtex Chamber (STARVOC) confirm its advantageous features for the sustainable production of chemicals and fuels. STARVOC is a high-g contactor that uses carrier flow (gas or liquid) tangential injection to drive a rotor attached to low-friction bearings. The vortex chamber inside the rotor contains a secondary phase or phases, such as a solids bed, a liquid layer, or a suspension. Carrier fluid passes through the perforated rotor wall and contacts a densely and uniformly distributed secondary phase with enhanced slip velocities. Experiments focused on pressure profiles, rotor angular velocity, and solids azimuthal velocity. With air as the carrier fluid and different solid particle beds as the secondary phase, STARVOC reached bed azimuthal velocities up to four-fold compared to those reached in Gas-Solid Vortex Units with fully static geometry. These results show its potential to improve interfacial heat and mass transfer rates and take advantage of flow energy and angular momentum. Due to its process intensification capabilities, STARVOC is a promising alternative for the state-of-the-art chemical industry.
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  Language Wos 000704946900008 Publication Date 2021-09-17
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  ISSN (up) 0255-2701 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.234 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.234
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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 (up) 0263-8762 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 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
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Author Sóti, V.; Jacquet, N.; Apers, S.; Richel, A.; Lenaerts, S.; Cornet, I.
  Title Monitoring the laccase reaction of vanillin and poplar hydrolysate Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of chemical technology and biotechnology Abbreviated Journal J Chem Technol Biot
  Volume 91 Issue 6 Pages 1914-1922
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Biochemical Wastewater Valorization & Engineering (BioWaVE)
  Abstract BACKGROUND Laccase is an intensively researched enzyme for industrial use. Except for decolorisation measurements, HPLC analysis is the conventional method for monitoring the phenolic removal during laccase enzyme reaction. This paper reports an investigation of the continuous UV absorbance follow-up of the laccase reaction with steam pretreated poplar hydrolysate. RESULTS Vanillin was used as a model substrate and lignocellulose xylose rich fraction (XRF) as a biologically complex substrate for laccase detoxification. The reaction was followed by HPLC-UV as well as by UV spectrometric measurements. Results suggest that the reaction can be successfully monitored by measuring the change of UV absorbance at 280 nm, without previous compound separation. In case of XRF experiments the spectrophotometric follow-up is especially useful, as HPLC analysis takes a long time and provides less information than in case of single substrates. The method seems to be suitable for optimization and process control. CONCLUSION The obtained results can help to construct a fast, easy and straightforward monitoring system for laccase-phenolic substrate reactions.
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  Language Wos 000375768300040 Publication Date 2015-07-29
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  ISSN (up) 0268-2575; 1097-4660 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.135 Times cited 3 Open Access
  Notes ; This research is financed by the University of Antwerp (project number 15 FA100 002). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.135
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:127694 Serial 5972
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Author Bogaerts, A.; van de Sanden, R.
  Title Special Issue of Papers by Plenary and Topical Invited Lecturers at the 22nd International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (ISPC 22), 5–10 July 2015, Antwerp, Belgium: Introduction Type Editorial
  Year 2016 Publication Plasma chemistry and plasma processing Abbreviated Journal Plasma Chem Plasma P
  Volume 36 Issue 36 Pages 1-2
  Keywords Editorial; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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  Language Wos 000370720800001 Publication Date 2016-01-11
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  ISSN (up) 0272-4324 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 2.355 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.355
  Call Number c:irua:130713 Serial 4003
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