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| Author | Srivastava, A.; Van Passel, S.; Laes, E. | ||||
| Title | Assessing the success of electricity demand response programs : a meta-analysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | Energy Research and Social Science | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 40 | Issue | 40 | Pages | 110-117 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | This paper conducts a meta-analysis of 32 electricity demand response programs in the residential sector to understand whether their success is dependent on specific characteristics. The paper analyses several regression models using various combinations of variables that capture the designs of the programs and the socio-economic conditions in which the programs are implemented. The analysis reveals that demand response programs are more likely to succeed in highly urbanized areas, in areas where economic growth rates are high, and in areas where the renewable energy policy is favorable. These findings provide useful guidance in determining where and how to implement future demand response programs. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000430737800014 | Publication Date | 2017-12-28 | |
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2214-6296 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | ||
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:149027 | Serial | 6154 | ||
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| Author | Xie, Y.; Van Tendeloo, M.; Zhu, W.; Peng, L.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
| Title | Autotrophic nitrogen polishing of secondary effluents : Alkaline pH and residual nitrate control S0-driven denitratation for downstream anammox treatment | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of Water Process Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 56 | Issue | Pages | 104402-104409 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Energy-lean nitrogen removal technologies, such as partial nitritation/anammox, often encounter effluent issues due to elevated nitrate and ammonium levels. This study proposed a novel autotrophic polishing strategy coupling sulfur-driven denitratation with anammox. To explore the denitratation potential in obtaining stable and sufficient nitrite accumulation, the effects of pH, residual nitrate level, and biomass-specific nitrate loading rate (BSNLR) were investigated in an S0-packed bed reactor at low hydraulic retention time (i.e., 0.2 h). Implementing pH and residual nitrate control strategies would be easier in practice than BSNLR control to polish secondary effluent. Alkaline pH values could realize successful nitrite accumulation without residual nitrate, and further intensify the accumulation under increased residual nitrate levels. The nitrate level was positively correlated with the nitrite accumulation efficiency. At pH 8.5 and nitrate concentration of 1.0 ± 0.8 mg N L−1, sulfur-driven denitratation could successfully maintain nitrite accumulation of 6.4 ± 1.0 mg NO2−-N L−1, ideally for the downstream anammox in case of residual ammonium levels of around 5 mg N L−1. Since Thiobacillus members play a key role in managing nitrite accumulation, their abundance should be guaranteed in the practical application. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001103341400001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-18 | |
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2214-7144 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 18.04.2024 | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 7; 2023 IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200036 | Serial | 8835 | ||
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| Author | Yao, X.; Cao, S.; Zhang, X.P.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
| Title | Microstructural Characterization and Transformation Behavior of Porous Ni50.8Ti49.2 | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Materials Today: Proceedings | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 2 | Issue | 2 | Pages | S833-S836 |
| Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Porous Ni50.8Ti49.2 bulk material was prepared by powder metallurgy sintering. Solid solution and aging treatments were applied to improve the phase homogeneity and phase transformation behavior. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy, aided by energy dispersive X-ray analysis, were used to study the microstructure and chemical phase content of the alloys. In-situ cooling was carried out to observe the phase transformation behavior. As-received material contains dispersed Ni2Ti4O particles while Ni4Ti3 precipitates appear after aging. Close to pore edges, the latter have a preferential orientation due to the induced stress fields in the matrix. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000371032100081 | Publication Date | 2015-11-05 | |
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2214-7853 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | The author gratefully acknowledges the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) for providing a scholarship and the Key Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province under grant No. S2013020012805. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:129980 | Serial | 3989 | ||
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| Author | Kumar, M.; Sengupta, A.; Kummamuru, N.B. | ||||
| Title | Molecular simulations for carbon dioxide capture in silica slit pores | Type | A3 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Materials Today: Proceedings | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-9 | ||
| Keywords | A3 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | In present work, we have performed the Grand Canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations to quantify CO2 capture inside porous silica at high operating temperatures of 673.15 K and 873.15 K; and over a operating pressure range of 500 kPa – 4000 kPa that are methane steam reforming process parameters. Related chemical potential values at these thermodynamic conditions are obtained from the bulk phase simulations in the Canonical ensemble in conjunction with Widom’s insertion technique, where the CO2 has been accurately represented by TraPPE force field. Present structure of the porous silica is a single slit pore geometry of various heights (H = 20 Å, 31.6 Å, 63.2 Å and 126.5 Å), dimensions in which possible vapour-liquid equilibria for generic square well fluids has been reported in literature. Estimation of the pore-fluid interactions show a higher interaction between silica pore and adsorbed CO2 compared to the reported pore-fluid interactions between homogeneous carbon slit pore and adsorbed CO2; thus resulting in an enhancement of adsorption inside silica pores of H = 20 Å and H = 126.5 Å, which are respectively 3.5 times and 1.5 times higher than that in homogeneous carbon slit pores of same dimensions and at 673.15 K and 500 kPa. Estimated local density plots indicate the presence of structured layers due to more molecular packing, which confirms possible liquid-like and vapour-like phase coexistence of the supercritical bulk phase CO2 under confinement. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2023-05-06 | ||
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2214-7853 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200944 | Serial | 9058 | ||
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| Author | Marimuthu, P.; Razzokov, J.; Singaravelu, K.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Predicted Hotspot Residues Involved in Allosteric Signal Transmission in Pro-Apoptotic Peptide—Mcl1 Complexes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Biomolecules | Abbreviated Journal | Biomolecules |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1114 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Mcl1 is a primary member of the Bcl–2 family—anti–apoptotic proteins (AAP)—that is overexpressed in several cancer pathologies. The apoptotic regulation is mediated through the binding of pro-apoptotic peptides (PAPs) (e.g., Bak and Bid) at the canonical hydrophobic binding groove (CBG) of Mcl1. Although all PAPs form amphipathic α-helices, their amino acid sequences vary to different degree. This sequence variation exhibits a central role in the binding partner selectivity towards different AAPs. Thus, constructing a novel peptide or small organic molecule with the ability to mimic the natural regulatory process of PAP is essential to inhibit various AAPs. Previously reported experimental binding free energies (BFEs) were utilized in the current investigation aimed to understand the mechanistic basis of different PAPs targeted to mMcl1. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations used to estimate BFEs between mMcl1—PAP complexes using Molecular Mechanics-Generalized Born Solvent Accessible (MMGBSA) approach with multiple parameters. Predicted BFE values showed an excellent agreement with the experiment (R2 = 0.92). The van–der Waals (ΔGvdw) and electrostatic (ΔGele) energy terms found to be the main energy components that drive heterodimerization of mMcl1—PAP complexes. Finally, the dynamic network analysis predicted the allosteric signal transmission pathway involves more favorable energy contributing residues. In total, the results obtained from the current investigation may provide valuable insights for the synthesis of a novel peptide or small organic inhibitor targeting Mcl1. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000578895600001 | Publication Date | 2020-07-28 | |
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2218-273X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | P.M. gratefully acknowledges the use of the bioinformatics infrastructure facility supported by Biocenter Finland and the CSC-IT Center for Science (Project: 2000461) for the computational facility; Jukka Lehtonen for the IT support; Mark Johnson (SBL) Åbo Akademi University for providing the lab support and Outi Salo-Ahen (Pharmacy) Åbo Akademi University and Olli T. Pentikäinen (Institute of Biomedicine) University of Turku, for their valuable support and discussion. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170486 | Serial | 6396 | ||
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| Author | Abduvokhidov, D.; Yusupov, M.; Shahzad, A.; Attri, P.; Shiratani, M.; Oliveira, M.C.; Razzokov, J. | ||||
| Title | Unraveling the Transport Properties of RONS across Nitro-Oxidized Membranes | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Biomolecules | Abbreviated Journal | Biomolecules |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 1043 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | The potential of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in biomedical applications has received significant interest, due to its ability to generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). Upon exposure to living cells, CAP triggers alterations in various cellular components, such as the cell membrane. However, the permeation of RONS across nitrated and oxidized membranes remains understudied. To address this gap, we conducted molecular dynamics simulations, to investigate the permeation capabilities of RONS across modified cell membranes. This computational study investigated the translocation processes of less hydrophilic and hydrophilic RONS across the phospholipid bilayer (PLB), with various degrees of oxidation and nitration, and elucidated the impact of RONS on PLB permeability. The simulation results showed that less hydrophilic species, i.e., NO, NO2, N2O4, and O3, have a higher penetration ability through nitro-oxidized PLB compared to hydrophilic RONS, i.e., HNO3, s-cis-HONO, s-trans-HONO, H2O2, HO2, and OH. In particular, nitro-oxidation of PLB, induced by, e.g., cold atmospheric plasma, has minimal impact on the penetration of free energy barriers of less hydrophilic species, while it lowers these barriers for hydrophilic RONS, thereby enhancing their translocation across nitro-oxidized PLB. This research contributes to a better understanding of the translocation abilities of RONS in the field of plasma biomedical applications and highlights the need for further analysis of their role in intracellular signaling pathways. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001035160000001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-27 | |
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2218-273X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | This research was funded by the Innovative Development Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, grant number FZ-2020092817. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198154 | Serial | 8803 | ||
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| Author | Ghasemitarei, M.; Ghorbi, T.; Yusupov, M.; Zhang, Y.; Zhao, T.; Shali, P.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Effects of Nitro-Oxidative Stress on Biomolecules: Part 1—Non-Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Biomolecules | Abbreviated Journal | Biomolecules |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1371 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; plasma medicine; reactive oxygen and; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma medicine, or the biomedical application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), is an expanding field within plasma research. CAP has demonstrated remarkable versatility in diverse biological applications, including cancer treatment, wound healing, microorganism inactivation, and skin disease therapy. However, the precise mechanisms underlying the effects of CAP remain incompletely understood. The therapeutic effects of CAP are largely attributed to the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which play a crucial role in the biological responses induced by CAP. Specifically, RONS produced during CAP treatment have the ability to chemically modify cell membranes and membrane proteins, causing nitro-oxidative stress, thereby leading to changes in membrane permeability and disruption of cellular processes. To gain atomic-level insights into these interactions, non-reactive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have emerged as a valuable tool. These simulations facilitate the examination of larger-scale system dynamics, including protein-protein and protein-membrane interactions. In this comprehensive review, we focus on the applications of non-reactive MD simulations in studying the effects of CAP on cellular components and interactions at the atomic level, providing a detailed overview of the potential of CAP in medicine. We also review the results of other MD studies that are not related to plasma medicine but explore the effects of nitro-oxidative stress on cellular components and are therefore important for a broader understanding of the underlying processes. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001071356400001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-11 | |
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2218-273X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | This research received no external funding. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:200380 | Serial | 8958 | ||
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| Author | Memarbashi, E.; Azadi, H.; Barati, A.A.; Mohajeri, F.; Van Passel, S.; Witlox, F. | ||||
| Title | Land-use suitability in Northeast Iran : application of AHP-GIS hybrid model | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication | Isprs International Journal Of Geo-Information | Abbreviated Journal | Isprs Int J Geo-Inf |
| Volume | 6 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 396-15 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM); Government and Law | ||||
| Abstract | Land-use suitability is the ability of a given type of land to support a defined use. Analysis of land-use suitability requires the consideration of a variety of criteria, not only the natural/physical capacity of a land unit, but also its socioeconomic and environmental impact implications. As land suitability is assessed within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment, it is formulated as a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) problem. The study was conducted in the Sangab Plain in northeast Iran. We investigated the study areas suitability for grassland and agricultural uses. A hybrid method of the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and GIS methodology was applied to evaluate land suitability based on a set of criteria and sub-criteria. Results showed that 20% of the study area had high (rich), 65% had medium (fair), and 15% had low (poor) suitability for agriculture. In terms of grassland use, the comparable amounts were, respectively, about 7%, 23%, and 70%. The lands of the Sangab Plain have medium potential for agricultural use and low potential for grassland use. This paper used both qualitative and quantitative techniques. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000419217200018 | Publication Date | 2017-12-01 | |
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2220-9964 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 0.371 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 0.371 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:148395 | Serial | 6221 | ||
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| Author | Wang, L.; Miao, Q.; Niinemets, Ü.; Gielis, J.; Shi, P. | ||||
| Title | Quantifying the variation in the geometries of the outer rims of corolla tubes of Vinca major L | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Plants | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 1987-12 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Many geometries of plant organs can be described by the Gielis equation, a polar coordinate equation extended from the superellipse equation, . Here, r is the polar radius corresponding to the polar angle φ; m is a positive integer that determines the number of angles of the Gielis curve when φ ∈ [0 to 2π); and the rest of the symbols are parameters to be estimated. The pentagonal radial symmetry of calyxes and corolla tubes in top view is a common feature in the flowers of many eudicots. However, prior studies have not tested whether the Gielis equation can depict the shapes of corolla tubes. We sampled randomly 366 flowers of Vinca major L., among which 360 had five petals and pentagonal corolla tubes, and six had four petals and quadrangular corolla tubes. We extracted the planar coordinates of the outer rims of corolla tubes (in top view) (ORCTs), and then fitted the data with two simplified versions of the Gielis equation with k = 1 and m = 5: (Model 1), and (Model 2). The adjusted root mean square error (RMSEadj) was used to evaluate the goodness of fit of each model. In addition, to test whether ORCTs are radially symmetrical, we correlated the estimates of n2 and n3 in Model 1 on a log-log scale. The results validated the two simplified Gielis equations. The RMSEadj values for all corolla tubes were smaller than 0.05 for both models. The numerical values of n2 and n3 were demonstrated to be statistically equal based on the regression analysis, which suggested that the ORCTs of V. major are radially symmetrical. It suggests that Model 1 can be replaced by the simpler Model 2 for fitting the ORCT in this species. This work indicates that the pentagonal or quadrangular corolla tubes (in top view) can both be modeled by the Gielis equation and demonstrates that the pentagonal or quadrangular corolla tubes of plants tend to form radial symmetrical geometries during their development and growth. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000839115100001 | Publication Date | 2022-08-01 | |
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2223-7747 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:189315 | Serial | 7200 | ||
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| Author | Yao, W.; Niinemets, Ü.; Yao, W.; Gielis, J.; Schrader, J.; Yu, K.; Shi, P. | ||||
| Title | Comparison of two simplified versions of the Gielis equation for describing the shape of bamboo leaves | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Plants | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | 22 | Pages | 3058-11 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Bamboo is an important component in subtropical and tropical forest communities. The plant has characteristic long lanceolate leaves with parallel venation. Prior studies have shown that the leaf shapes of this plant group can be well described by a simplified version (referred to as SGE-1) of the Gielis equation, a polar coordinate equation extended from the superellipse equation. SGE-1 with only two model parameters is less complex than the original Gielis equation with six parameters. Previous studies have seldom tested whether other simplified versions of the Gielis equation are superior to SGE-1 in fitting empirical leaf shape data. In the present study, we compared a three-parameter Gielis equation (referred to as SGE-2) with the two-parameter SGE-1 using the leaf boundary coordinate data of six bamboo species within the same genus that have representative long lanceolate leaves, with >300 leaves for each species. We sampled 2000 data points at approximately equidistant locations on the boundary of each leaf, and estimated the parameters for the two models. The root–mean–square error (RMSE) between the observed and predicted radii from the polar point to data points on the boundary of each leaf was used as a measure of the model goodness of fit, and the mean percent error between the RMSEs from fitting SGE-1 and SGE-2 was used to examine whether the introduction of an additional parameter in SGE-1 remarkably improves the model’s fitting. We found that the RMSE value of SGE-2 was always smaller than that of SGE-1. The mean percent errors among the two models ranged from 7.5% to 20% across the six species. These results indicate that SGE-2 is superior to SGE-1 and should be used in fitting leaf shapes. We argue that the results of the current study can be potentially extended to other lanceolate leaf shapes. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000887783400001 | Publication Date | 2022-11-14 | |
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2223-7747 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:191859 | Serial | 7289 | ||
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| Author | Huang, L.; Ratkowsky, D.A.; Hui, C.; Gielis, J.; Lian, M.; Shi, P. | ||||
| Title | Inequality measure of leaf area distribution for a drought-tolerant landscape plant | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Plants | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 12 | Issue | 17 | Pages | 3143-11 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Measuring the inequality of leaf area distribution per plant (ILAD) can provide a useful tool for quantifying the influences of intra- and interspecific competition, foraging behavior of herbivores, and environmental stress on plants’ above-ground architectural structures and survival strategies. Despite its importance, there has been limited research on this issue. This paper aims to fill this gap by comparing four inequality indices to measure ILAD, using indices for quantifying household income that are commonly used in economics, including the Gini index (which is based on the Lorenz curve), the coefficient of variation, the Theil index, and the mean log deviation index. We measured the area of all leaves for 240 individual plants of the species Shibataea chinensis Nakai, a drought-tolerant landscape plant found in southern China. A three-parameter performance equation was fitted to observations of the cumulative proportion of leaf area vs. the cumulative proportion of leaves per plant to calculate the Gini index for each individual specimen of S. chinensis. The performance equation was demonstrated to be valid in describing the rotated and right shifted Lorenz curve, given that >96% of root-mean-square error values were smaller than 0.004 for 240 individual plants. By examining the correlation between any of the six possible pairs of indices among the Gini index, the coefficient of variation, the Theil index, and the mean log deviation index, the data show that these indices are closely related and can be used interchangeably to quantify ILAD. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001065193100001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-31 | |
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2223-7747 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:199564 | Serial | 8886 | ||
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| Author | Gao, J.; Huang, W.; Gielis, J.; Shi, P. | ||||
| Title | Plant morphology and function, geometric morphometrics, and modelling : decoding the mathematical secrets of plants | Type | Editorial | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Plants | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 12 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 3724-2 |
| Keywords | Editorial; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001103336500001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-30 | |
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2223-7747 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201173 | Serial | 9072 | ||
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| Author | Zhang, H.; Jin, Q.; Hu, T.; Liu, X.; Zhang, Z.; Hu, C.; Zhou, Y.; Han, Y.; Wang, X. | ||||
| Title | Electron-irradiation-facilitated production of chemically homogenized nanotwins in nanolaminated carbides | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of Advanced Ceramics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 12 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1288-1297 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Twin boundaries have been exploited to stabilize ultrafine grains and improve mechanical properties of nanomaterials. The production of the twin boundaries and nanotwins is however prohibitively challenging in carbide ceramics. Using a scanning transmission electron microscope as a unique platform for atomic-scale structure engineering, we demonstrate that twin platelets could be produced in carbides by engineering antisite defects. The antisite defects at metal sites in various layered ternary carbides are collectively and controllably generated, and the metal elements are homogenized by electron irradiation, which transforms a twin-like lamellae into nanotwin platelets. Accompanying chemical homogenization, alpha-Ti3AlC2 transforms to unconventional beta-Ti3AlC2. The chemical homogeneity and the width of the twin platelets can be tuned by dose and energy of bombarding electrons. Chemically homogenized nanotwins can boost hardness by similar to 45%. Our results provide a new way to produce ultrathin (< 5 nm) nanotwin platelets in scientifically and technologically important carbide materials and showcase feasibility of defect engineering by an angstrom-sized electron probe. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001004930200012 | Publication Date | 2023-04-19 | |
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2226-4108; 2227-8508 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 16.9 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 16.9; 2023 IF: 1.198 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:197470 | Serial | 8860 | ||
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| Author | Hamidi-Asl, E.; Dardenne, F.; Pilehvar, S.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Unique properties of core shell Ag@Au nanoparticles for the aptasensing of bacterial cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | Chemosensors | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 16 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | In this article, it is shown that the efficiency of an electrochemical aptasensing device is influenced by the use of different nanoparticles (NPs) such as gold nanoparticles (Au), silver nanoparticles (Ag), hollow gold nanospheres (HGN), hollow silver nanospheres (HSN), silvergold core shell (Ag@Au), goldsilver core shell (Au@Ag), and silvergold alloy nanoparticles (Ag/Au). Among these nanomaterials, Ag@Au core shell NPs are advantageous for aptasensing applications because the core improves the physical properties and the shell provides chemical stability and biocompatibility for the immobilization of aptamers. Self-assembly of the NPs on a cysteamine film at the surface of a carbon paste electrode is followed by the immobilization of thiolated aptamers at these nanoframes. The nanostructured (Ag@Au) aptadevice for Escherichia coli as a target shows four times better performance in comparison to the response obtained at an aptamer modified planar gold electrode. A comparison with other (core shell) NPs is performed by cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry. Also, the selectivity of the aptasensor is investigated using other kinds of bacteria. The synthesized NPs and the morphology of the modified electrode are characterized by UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000382480000006 | Publication Date | 2016-08-29 | |
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2227-9040 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | ||
| Notes | ; Ezat Hamidi-Asl was financially supported by Belspo (University of Antwerp). The authors are thankful to Femke De Croock for her technical support and to Stanislav Trashin for his worthwhile comments on the manuscript. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:135411 | Serial | 5886 | ||
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| Author | Parrilla, M.; Slosse, A.; Van Echelpoel, R.; Montiel, F.N.; Langley, A.R.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K. | ||||
| Title | Rapid on-site detection of illicit drugs in smuggled samples with a portable electrochemical device | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Chemosensors | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 108-116 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | The smuggling of illicit drugs urges the development of new tools for rapid on-site identification in cargos. Current methods rely on presumptive color tests and portable spectroscopic techniques. However, these methods sometimes exhibit inaccurate results due to commonly used cutting agents, the colorful nature of the sample or because the drugs are smuggled in common goods. Interestingly, electrochemical sensors can deal with these specific problems. Herein, an electrochemical device is presented that uses affordable screen-printed electrodes for the electrochemical profiling of several illicit drugs by square-wave voltammetry (SWV). The identification of the illicit compound is based on the oxidation potential of the analyte. Hence, a library of electrochemical profiles is built upon the analysis of illicit drugs and common cutting agents. This library allows the design of a tailor-made script that enables the identification of each drug through a user-friendly interface (laptop or mobile phone). Importantly, the electrochemical test is compared by analyzing 48 confiscated samples with other portable devices based on Raman and FTIR spectroscopy as well as a laboratory standard method (i.e., gas chromatography-mass spectrometry). Overall, the electrochemical results, obtained through the analysis of different samples from confiscated cargos at an end-user site, present a promising alternative to current methods, offering low-cost and rapid testing in the field. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000775813500001 | Publication Date | 2022-03-11 | |
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2227-9040 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | ||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:187766 | Serial | 8920 | ||
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| Author | Shaw, P.; Kumar, N.; Sahun, M.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A.; Privat-Maldonado, A. | ||||
| Title | Modulating the Antioxidant Response for Better Oxidative Stress-Inducing Therapies: How to Take Advantage of Two Sides of the Same Medal? | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Biomedicines | Abbreviated Journal | Biomedicines |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 823 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
| Abstract | Oxidative stress-inducing therapies are characterized as a specific treatment that involves the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) by external or internal sources. To protect cells against oxidative stress, cells have evolved a strong antioxidant defense system to either prevent RONS formation or scavenge them. The maintenance of the redox balance ensures signal transduction, development, cell proliferation, regulation of the mechanisms of cell death, among others. Oxidative stress can beneficially be used to treat several diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, heart disease, cancer, and other diseases by regulating the antioxidant system. Understanding the mechanisms of various endogenous antioxidant systems can increase the therapeutic efficacy of oxidative stress-based therapies, leading to clinical success in medical treatment. This review deals with the recent novel findings of various cellular endogenous antioxidant responses behind oxidative stress, highlighting their implication in various human diseases, such as ulcers, skin pathologies, oncology, and viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000785420400001 | Publication Date | 2022-03-31 | |
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2227-9059 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Core Research Grant, Department of Science and Technology, India., (CRG/2021/001935) ; Department of Biotechnology, BT/RLF/Re-entry/27/2019 ; We are grateful to Charlotta Bengtson for her valuable input. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:187931 | Serial | 7051 | ||
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| Author | Balemans, S.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Torfs, E.; Hartog, L.; Zaharova, L.; Rehman, U.; Nopens, I. | ||||
| Title | The impact of local hydrodynamics on high-rate activated sludge flocculation in laboratory and full-scale reactors | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Processes | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 131-18 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | High rate activated sludge (HRAS) processes have a high potential for carbon and energy recovery from sewage, yet they suffer frequently from poor settleability due to flocculation issues. The process of flocculation is generally optimized using jar tests. However, detailed jar hydrodynamics are often unknown, and average quantities are used, which can significantly differ from the local conditions. The presented work combined experimental and numerical data to investigate the impact of local hydrodynamics on HRAS flocculation for two different jar test configurations (i.e., radial vs. axial impellers at different impeller velocities) and compared the hydrodynamics in these jar tests to those in a representative section of a full scale reactor using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The analysis showed that the flocculation performance was highly influenced by the impeller type and its speed. The axial impeller appeared to be more appropriate for floc formation over a range of impeller speeds as it produced a more homogeneous distribution of local velocity gradients compared to the radial impeller. In contrast, the radial impeller generated larger volumes (%) of high velocity gradients in which floc breakage may occur. Comparison to local velocity gradients in a full scale system showed that also here, high velocity gradients occurred in the region around the impeller, which might significantly hamper the HRAS flocculation process. As such, this study showed that a model based approach was necessary to translate lab scale results to full scale. These new insights can help improve future experimental setups and reactor design for improved HRAS flocculation. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000521167900088 | Publication Date | 2020-01-24 | |
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2227-9717 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | ; This research was funded by Research Foundation Flanders (FWO SB Grant 1.S.705.18N). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:165420 | Serial | 6543 | ||
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| Author | Yao, X.; Li, Y.; Cao, S.; Ma, X.; Zhang, X.-ping; Schryvers, D. | ||||
| Title | Optimization of Automated Crystal Orientation and Phase Mapping in TEM Applied to Ni-Ti All Round Shape Memory Alloy | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | MATEC web of conferences T2 – Proceedings of ESOMAT 2015 10th European Symposium on Martensitic Transformations, September 14-18, 2015, Antwerp, Belgium | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 33 | Issue | 33 | Pages | 03022 |
| Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | A new application which focuses on an artificial sphincter fabricated by Ni-Ti SMAs for human implantation is under investigation by applying the all-round shape memory effect with precise control of the phase transformation temperatures. In this study, a Ni51at.%-Ti alloy was fabricated by arc melting with fast solidification, followed by a proper strained aging which induces the two way shape memory effect needed for this particular application. Differential scanning calorimetry was used to investigate the thermal behavior and transmission electron microscopy was used for studying the microstructure of the alloys. With the latter the novel technique of automated crystal orientation microscopy is used and optimized to obtain phase and orientation mapping of the various structures. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000372402800037 | Publication Date | 2015-12-15 | |
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2261-236X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | ||
| Notes | The author gratefully acknowledges the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) for providing a scholarship. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:129977 | Serial | 3988 | ||
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| Author | Zhang, Z.; Bourgeois, L.; Zhang, Y.; Rosalie, J.M.; Medhekar, N. | ||||
| Title | Advanced imaging and simulations of precipitate interfaces in aluminium alloys and their role in phase transformations | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | MATEC web of conferences T2 – 17th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys (ICAA), October 26-29, 2020 | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 09003 | ||
| Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Precipitation is accompanied by the formation and migration of heterophase interfaces. Using the combined approach of advanced imaging and atomistic simulations, we studied the precipitate-matrix interfaces in various aluminium alloy systems, aiming to resolve their detailed atomic structures and illuminate their role in phase transformations. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000652552200053 | Publication Date | 2020-11-05 | |
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| Series Volume | 326 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
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2261-236x; 2274-7214 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179147 | Serial | 6851 | ||
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| Author | Wood, J.; Geerts, R.; Majean, L.; Coene, V.; Vanheeswijck, J.; de Smalen, D.; Ronda, T.; Keizer, K. | ||||
| Title | De combinatie werk-gezin en het gebruik van formele kinderopvang bij vrouwen met een migratieachtergrond : een mixed methods-benadering | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Sociologos (Brussel) | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 40 | Issue | 2-3-4 | Pages | 123-149 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sociology; Centre for Population, Family and Health; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change | ||||
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2295-8150 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:167658 | Serial | 7678 | ||
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| Author | Dingenen, F.; Borah, R.; Ninakanti, R.; Verbruggen, S.W. | ||||
| Title | Probing oxygen activation on plasmonic photocatalysts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Frontiers in Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Front Chem |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | Pages | 988542-10 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | In this work we present an assay to probe the oxygen activation rate on plasmonic nanoparticles under visible light. Using a superoxide-specific XTT molecular probe, the oxygen activation rate on bimetallic gold-silver “rainbow” nanoparticles with a broadband visible light (> 420 nm) response, is determined at different light intensities by measuring its conversion into the colored XTT-formazan derivate. A kinetic model is applied to enable a quantitative estimation of the rate constant, and is shown to match almost perfectly with the experimental data. Next, the broadband visible light driven oxygen activation capacity of this plasmonic rainbow system, supported on nano-sized SiO 2 , is demonstrated towards the oxidation of aniline to azobenzene in DMSO. To conclude, a brief theoretical discussion is devoted to the possible mechanisms behind such plasmon-driven reactions. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000860818400001 | Publication Date | 2022-09-12 | |
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2296-2646 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 5.5 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.5 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:190868 | Serial | 7197 | ||
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| Author | Puglisi, A.; Bassini, S.; Reimhult, E. | ||||
| Title | Cyclodextrin-appended superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as cholesterol-mopping agents | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Frontiers In Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Front Chem |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | Pages | 795598 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | Cholesterol plays a crucial role in major cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and rare genetic disorders showing altered cholesterol metabolism. Cyclodextrins (CDs) have shown promising therapeutic efficacy based on their capacity to sequester and mobilise cholesterol. However, the administration of monomeric CDs suffers from several drawbacks due to their lack of specificity and poor pharmacokinetics. We present core-shell superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) functionalised with CDs appended to poly (2-methyl-2-oxazoline) polymers grafted in a dense brush to the iron oxide core. The CD-decorated nanoparticles (CySPIONs) are designed so that the macrocycle is specifically cleaved off the nanoparticle’s shell at a slightly acidic pH. In the intended use, free monomeric CDs will then mobilise cholesterol out of the lysosome to the cytosol and beyond through the formation of an inclusion complex. Hence, its suitability as a therapeutic platform to remove cholesterol in the lysosomal compartment. Synthesis and full characterization of the polymer as well as of the core-shell SPION are presented. Cholesterol-binding activity is shown through an enzymatic assay. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-11-18 | ||
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2296-2646 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.994 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.994 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:192273 | Serial | 7749 | ||
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| Author | Dragan, A.-M.; Truta, F.M.; Tertis, M.; Florea, A.; Schram, J.; Cernat, A.; Feier, B.; De Wael, K.; Cristea, C.; Oprean, R. | ||||
| Title | Electrochemical fingerprints of illicit drugs on graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotubes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Frontiers In Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Front Chem |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | Pages | 641147 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Illicit drugs use and abuse remains an increasing challenge for worldwide authorities and, therefore, it is important to have accurate methods to detect them in seized samples, biological fluids and wastewaters. They are recently classified as the latest group of emerging pollutants as their consumption increased tremendously in recent years. Nanomaterials have gained much attention over the last decade in the development of sensors for a myriad of applications. The applicability of these nanomaterials, functionalized or not, significantly increases and it is therefore highly suitable for use in the detection of illicit drugs. We have assessed the suitability of various nanoplatforms, such as graphene (GPH), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) for the electrochemical detection of illicit drugs. GPH and MWCNTs were chosen as the most suitable platforms and cocaine, 3,4-methylendioxymethamfetamine (MDMA), 3-methylmethcathinone (MMC) and alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone (PVP) were tested. Due to the hydrophobicity of the nanomaterials-based platforms which led to low signals, two strategies were followed namely, pretreatment of the electrodes in sulfuric acid by cyclic voltammetry and addition of Tween 20 to the detection buffer. Both strategies led to an increase in the oxidation signal of illicit drugs. Binary mixtures of illicit drugs with common adulterants found in street samples were also investigated. The proposed strategies allowed the sensitive detection of illicit drugs in the presence of most adulterants. The suitability of the proposed sensors for the detection of illicit drugs in spiked wastewaters was finally assessed. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000634708900001 | Publication Date | 2021-03-16 | |
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2296-2646 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.994 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.994 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177704 | Serial | 7861 | ||
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| Author | Truta, F.; Florea, A.; Cernat, A.; Tertis, M.; Hosu, O.; De Wael, K.; Cristea, C. | ||||
| Title | Tackling the problem of sensing commonly abused drugs through nanomaterials and (bio)recognition approaches | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Frontiers In Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Front Chem |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | Pages | 561638 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | We summarize herein the literature in the last decade, involving the use of nanomaterials and various (bio)recognition elements, such as antibodies, aptamers and molecularly imprinted polymers, for the development of sensitive and selective (bio)sensors for illicit drugs with a focus on electrochemical transduction systems. The use and abuse of illicit drugs remains an increasing challenge for worldwide authorities and, therefore, it is important to have accurate methods to detect them in seized samples, biological fluids and wastewaters. They are recently classified as the latest group of “emerging pollutants,” as their consumption has increased tremendously in recent years. Nanomaterials, antibodies, aptamers and molecularly imprinted polymers have gained much attention over the last decade in the development of (bio)sensors for a myriad of applications. The applicability of these (nano)materials, functionalized or not, has significantly increased, and are therefore highly suitable for use in the detection of drugs. Lately, such functionalized nanoscale materials have assisted in the detection of illicit drugs fingerprints, providing large surface area, functional groups and unique properties that facilitate sensitive and selective sensing. The review discusses the types of commonly abused drugs and their toxicological implications, classification of functionalized nanomaterials (graphene, carbon nanotubes), their fabrication, and their application on real samples in different fields of forensic science. Biosensors for drugs of abuse from the last decade's literature are then exemplified. It also offers insights into the prospects and challenges of bringing the functionalized nanobased technology to the end user in the laboratories or in-field. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000589960100001 | Publication Date | 2020-11-04 | |
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2296-2646 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 5.5 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.5; 2020 IF: 3.994 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:174278 | Serial | 8639 | ||
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| Author | Cerruti, M.; Stevens, B.; Ebrahimi, S.; Alloul, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Weissbrodt, D.G. | ||||
| Title | Enrichment and aggregation of purple non-sulfur bacteria in a mixed-culture sequencing-batch photobioreactor for biological nutrient removal from wastewater | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | Pages | 557234 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Mixed-culture biotechnologies are widely used to capture nutrients from wastewater. Purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB), a guild of anoxygenic photomixotrophic organisms, rise interest for their ability to directly assimilate nutrients in the biomass. One challenge targets the aggregation and accumulation of PNSB biomass to separate it from the treated water. Our aim was to enrich and produce a concentrated, fast-settling PNSB biomass with high nutrient removal capacity in a 1.5-L, stirred-tank, anaerobic sequencing-batch photobioreactor (SBR). PNSB were rapidly enriched after inoculation with activated sludge at 0.1 gVSS L–1 in a first batch of 24 h under continuous irradiance of infrared (IR) light (>700 nm) at 375 W m–2, with Rhodobacter reaching 54% of amplicon sequencing read counts. SBR operations with decreasing hydraulic retention times (48 to 16 h, i.e., 1–3 cycles d–1) and increasing volumetric organic loading rates (0.2–1.3 kg COD d–1 m–3) stimulated biomass aggregation, settling, and accumulation in the system, reaching as high as 3.8 g VSS L–1. The sludge retention time (SRT) increased freely from 2.5 to 11 days. Acetate, ammonium, and orthophosphate were removed up to 96% at a rate of 1.1 kg COD d–1 m–3, 77% at 113 g N d–1 m–3, and 73% at 15 g P d–1 m–3, respectively, with COD:N:P assimilation ratio of 100:6.7:0.9 m/m/m. SBR regime shifts sequentially selected for Rhodobacter (90%) under shorter SRT and non-limiting concentration of acetate during reaction phases, for Rhodopseudomonas (70%) under longer SRT and acetate limitation during reaction, and Blastochloris (10%) under higher biomass concentrations, underlying competition for substrate and photons in the PNSB guild. With SBR operations we produced a fast-settling biomass, highly (>90%) enriched in PNSB. A high nutrient removal was achieved by biomass assimilation, reaching the European nutrient discharge limits. We opened further insights on the microbial ecology of PNSB-based processes for water resource recovery. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000603626100001 | Publication Date | 2021-06-02 | |
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2296-4185 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 5.7 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.7; 2020 IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:174085 | Serial | 7921 | ||
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| Author | Kerckhof, F.-M.; Sakarika, M.; Van Giel, M.; Muys, M.; Vermeir, P.; De Vrieze, J.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Rabaey, K.; Boon, N. | ||||
| Title | From biogas and hydrogen to microbial protein through co-cultivation of methane and hydrogen oxidizing bacteria | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | Pages | 733753 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Increasing efforts are directed towards the development of sustainable alternative protein sources among which microbial protein (MP) is one of the most promising. Especially when waste streams are used as substrates, the case for MP could become environmentally favorable. The risks of using organic waste streams for MP production–the presence of pathogens or toxicants–can be mitigated by their anaerobic digestion and subsequent aerobic assimilation of the (filter-sterilized) biogas. Even though methane and hydrogen oxidizing bacteria (MOB and HOB) have been intensively studied for MP production, the potential benefits of their co-cultivation remain elusive. Here, we isolated a diverse group of novel HOB (that were capable of autotrophic metabolism), and co-cultured them with a defined set of MOB, which could be grown on a mixture of biogas and H2/O2. The combination of MOB and HOB, apart from the CH4 and CO2 contained in biogas, can also enable the valorization of the CO2 that results from the oxidation of methane by the MOB. Different MOB and HOB combinations were grown in serum vials to identify the best-performing ones. We observed synergistic effects on growth for several combinations, and in all combinations a co-culture consisting out of both HOB and MOB could be maintained during five days of cultivation. Relative to the axenic growth, five out of the ten co-cultures exhibited 1.1–3.8 times higher protein concentration and two combinations presented 2.4–6.1 times higher essential amino acid content. The MP produced in this study generally contained lower amounts of the essential amino acids histidine, lysine and threonine, compared to tofu and fishmeal. The most promising combination in terms of protein concentration and essential amino acid profile was Methyloparacoccus murrelli LMG 27482 with Cupriavidus necator LMG 1201. Microbial protein from M. murrelli and C. necator requires 27–67% less quantity than chicken, whole egg and tofu, while it only requires 15% more quantity than the amino acid-dense soybean to cover the needs of an average adult. In conclusion, while limitations still exist, the co-cultivation of MOB and HOB creates an alternative route for MP production leveraging safe and sustainably-produced gaseous substrates. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000697897900001 | Publication Date | 2021-09-06 | |
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2296-4185 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:180591 | Serial | 7985 | ||
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| Author | Freund, E.; Spadola, C.; Schmidt, A.; Privat-Maldonado, A.; Bogaerts, A.; von Woedtke, T.; Weltmann, K.-D.; Heidecke, C.-D.; Partecke, L.-I.; Käding, A.; Bekeschus, S. | ||||
| Title | Risk Evaluation of EMT and Inflammation in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Cells Following Plasma Treatment | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Frontiers in physics | Abbreviated Journal | Front. Phys. |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | Pages | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The requirements for new technologies to serve as anticancer agents go far beyond their toxicity potential. Novel applications also need to be safe on a molecular and patient level. In a broader sense, this also relates to cancer metastasis and inflammation. In a previous study, the toxicity of an atmospheric pressure argon plasma jet in four human pancreatic cancer cell lines was confirmed and plasma treatment did not promote metastasis in vitro and in ovo. Here, these results are extended by additional types of analysis and new models to validate and define on a molecular level the changes related to metastatic processes in pancreatic cancer cells following plasma treatment in vitro and in ovo. In solid tumors that were grown on the chorion-allantois membrane of fertilized chicken eggs (TUM-CAM), plasma treatment induced modest to profound apoptosis in the tissues. This, however, was not associated with a change in the expression levels of adhesion molecules, as shown using immunofluorescence of ultrathin tissue sections. Culturing of the cells detached from these solid tumors for 6d revealed a similar or smaller total growth area and expression of ZEB1, a transcription factor associated with cancer metastasis, in the plasma-treated pancreatic cancer tissues. Analysis of in vitro and in ovo supernatants of 13 different cytokines and chemokines revealed cell line-specific effects of the plasma treatment but a noticeable increase of, e.g., growth-promoting interleukin 10 was not observed. Moreover, markers of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a metastasis-promoting cellular program, were investigated. Plasma-treated pancreatic cancer cells did not present an EMT-profile. Finally, a realistic 3D tumor spheroid co-culture model with pancreatic stellate cells was employed, and the invasive properties in a gel-like cellular matrix were investigated. Tumor outgrowth and spread was similar or decreased in the plasma conditions. Altogether, these results provide valuable insights into the effect of plasma treatment on metastasis-related properties of cancer cells and did not suggest EMT-promoting effects of this novel cancer therapy. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000581086900001 | Publication Date | 2020-10-09 | |
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2296-424X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | We thankfully acknowledge the technical support by Felix Niessner and Antje Janetzko. We also thank Jonas Van Audenaerde and Evelien Smits for generating the transduced cell lines used in this study. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.1; 2020 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:172448 | Serial | 6425 | ||
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| Author | Chen, B.; Gauquelin, N.; Green, R.J.; Verbeeck, J.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. | ||||
| Title | Asymmetric Interfacial Intermixing Associated Magnetic Coupling in LaMnO3/LaFeO3 Heterostructures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Frontiers in physics | Abbreviated Journal | Front. Phys. |
| Volume | 9 | Issue | Pages | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The structural and magnetic properties of LaMnO<sub>3</sub>/LaFeO<sub>3</sub>(LMO/LFO) heterostructures are characterized using a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy, electron energy-loss spectroscopy, bulk magnetometry, and resonant x-ray reflectivity. Unlike the relatively abrupt interface when LMO is deposited on top of LFO, the interface with reversed growth order shows significant cation intermixing of Mn<sup>3+</sup>and Fe<sup>3+</sup>, spreading ∼8 unit cells across the interface. The asymmetric interfacial chemical profiles result in distinct magnetic properties. The bilayer with abrupt interface shows a single magnetic hysteresis loop with strongly enhanced coercivity, as compared to the LMO plain film. However, the bilayer with intermixed interface shows a step-like hysteresis loop, associated with the separate switching of the “clean” and intermixed LMO sublayers. Our study illustrates the key role of interfacial chemical profile in determining the functional properties of oxide heterostructures. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000745284500001 | Publication Date | 2021-12-14 | |
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2296-424X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | This work is supported by the international M-ERA.NET project SIOX (project 4288) and H2020 project ULPEC (project 732642). The X-Ant-EM microscope and the direct electron detector were partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. NG and JV acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. RG was supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Part of the research described in this paper was performed at the Canadian Light Source, a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan, which is supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), NSERC, the National Research Council (NRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:185176 | Serial | 6901 | ||
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| Author | Lu, X.P.; Bruggeman, P.J.; Reuter, S.; Naidis, G.; Bogaerts, A.; Laroussi, M.; Keidar, M.; Robert, E.; Pouvesle, J.-M.; Liu, D.W.; Ostrikov, K.(K.) | ||||
| Title | Grand challenges in low temperature plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Frontiers in physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 10 | Issue | Pages | 1040658-12 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Low temperature plasmas (LTPs) enable to create a highly reactive environment at near ambient temperatures due to the energetic electrons with typical kinetic energies in the range of 1 to 10 eV (1 eV = 11600K), which are being used in applications ranging from plasma etching of electronic chips and additive manufacturing to plasma-assisted combustion. LTPs are at the core of many advanced technologies. Without LTPs, many of the conveniences of modern society would simply not exist. New applications of LTPs are continuously being proposed. Researchers are facing many grand challenges before these new applications can be translated to practice. In this paper, we will discuss the challenges being faced in the field of LTPs, in particular for atmospheric pressure plasmas, with a focus on health, energy and sustainability. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000878212000001 | Publication Date | 2022-10-14 | |
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2296-424x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.1 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.1 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:192173 | Serial | 7267 | ||
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| Author | Bogaerts, A.; Centi, G. | ||||
| Title | Plasma Technology for CO2 Conversion: A Personal Perspective on Prospects and Gaps | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Frontiers in energy research | Abbreviated Journal | Front. Energy Res. |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | Pages | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | There is increasing interest in plasma technology for CO2 conversion because it can operate at mild conditions and it can store fluctuating renewable electricity into value-added compounds and renewable fuels. This perspective paper aims to provide a view on the future for non-specialists who want to understand the role of plasma technology in the new scenario for sustainable and low-carbon energy and chemistry. Thus, it is prepared to give a personal view on future opportunities and challenges. First, we introduce the current state-of-the-art and the potential of plasma-based CO2 conversion. Subsequently, we discuss the challenges to overcome the current limitations and to apply plasma technology on a large scale. The final section discusses the general context and the potential benefits of plasma-based CO2 conversion for our life and the impact on climate change. It also includes a brief analysis on the future scenario for energy and chemical production, and how plasma technology may realize new paths for CO2 utilization. |
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| Language | Wos | 000553392300001 | Publication Date | 2020-07-07 | |
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2296-598X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | We acknowledge financial support from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement no. 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project). We thank A. Berthelot, M. Ramakers, R. Snoeckx, G. Trenchev, and V. Vermeiren for providing the figures used in this article. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.4; 2020 IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:170136 | Serial | 6390 | ||
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