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Horemans, B.; Cardell, C.; Bencs, L.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; De Wael, K.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Evaluation of airborne particles at the Alhambra monument in Granada, Spain |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Microchemical journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microchem J |
| Volume |
99 |
Issue  |
2 |
Pages |
429-438 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
As a part of an ongoing investigation regarding the air quality at the Alhambra monument (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage), indoor and outdoor atmospheric aerosols (PM1 and PM10-1) and pollutant gases (O3, NO2, SO2 and NH3) were studied during summer and winter. Bulk elements, ionic compounds and black carbon (BC) in aerosols were analyzed with X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, ion chromatography and aethalometry/reflectometry, respectively. Natural PM10-1 aerosols, such as carbonate-rich soil and sea salts, reacted with a typical urban atmosphere, producing a mixture of particulates with diverse chemical composition. The content/formation of secondary inorganic aerosols depended on the air temperature and absolute humidity. Ratios of typical mineral elements (i.e., Ti/Fe and Si/Fe) showed that Saharan dust events contribute to the composition of the observed mineral aerosol content. BC, V and Ni originated from diesel exhaust, while Cu, Cr, Pb and Zn came mainly from non-exhaust vehicular emissions. Weathering phenomena, such as blackening and pigment discoloration, which could arise from gradual aerosol deposition indoors, are discussed. |
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2011-06-28 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.034 |
Times cited |
39 |
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Most recent IF: 3.034; 2011 IF: 3.048 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:91720 |
Serial |
5611 |
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Storms, H.M.; Janssens, K.H.; Török, S.B.; Van Grieken, R.E. |
| Title |
Evaluation of the ArmstrongBuseck correction for automated electron probe X-ray microanalysis of particles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1989 |
Publication |
X-ray spectrometry |
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| Volume |
18 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
45-52 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
The ArmstrongBuseck correction for absorption effects in electron probe x-ray microanalysis of particles considers seven specific particle shapes, and for these geometries exact correction equations are used. This procedure implies that the analyst has to associate the particle to be analysed with a certain particle type; an arbitrary relative thickness is sometimes assumed. A theoretical study was made of this absorption correction as a function of the particle composition, type and thickness for micrometre-sized particles. It appears that a correct choice of the particle type is critical. However, when the analytical results are normalized to 100%, the differences between the models are much less pronounced, and it is justified to assume a spherical model in all cases. |
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A1989U261400001 |
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2005-05-28 |
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0049-8246 |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:116489 |
Serial |
5616 |
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van der Snickt, G.; Janssens, K.; Schalm, O.; Aibéo, C.; Kloust, H.; Alfeld, M. |
| Title |
James Ensor's pigment use: artistic and material evolution studied by means of portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
X-ray spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
X-Ray Spectrom |
| Volume |
39 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
103-111 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
In this paper, portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (PXRF) was employed as a screening tool for determining and comparing the pigment use in a large series of paintings by the Belgian artist James Ensor (1860-1949). Benefits and drawbacks of PXRF as a method, and the instrument employed, are discussed from a practical, conservation and instrumental perspective. Regardless of several restrictions due to the set-up and/or the analytical method, it appeared feasible to document the evolution with time in Ensor's use of inorganic pigments and to correlate this technical evolution with stylistic developments, Nevertheless, it became clear that a full identification of all materials present can only be done by means of the analysis of (cross-sectioned) samples. |
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000275959400006 |
Publication Date |
2009-12-15 |
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0049-8246 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.298 |
Times cited |
25 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The staff of the different museums and private institutions is acknowledged for rendering their assistance to this research, i.e. by making all paintings available for analysis and authorising the publication of the images in this article. Therefore, a word of gratitude to Paul Huvenne, Yolande Deckers, Herwig Todts, Stef Antonissen, Gwen Borms and Lizet Klaassen of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen (KMSKA), Luuk Van der Loeff of the Kroller-Muller Museum in Otterlo and Mireille Engel, Barbara De Jong of the Musea aan Zee (MuZee), Patricia Jaspers of the Dexia bank, Hildegard Van de Velde of the KBC bank and Frederik Leen of the Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van Belgie (KMSKB). Special thanks to Xavier Tricot and the other members of the Ensor committee for their valuable feedback. ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.298; 2010 IF: 1.661 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:82324 |
Serial |
5680 |
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Cagno, S.; Hellemans, K.; Lind, O.C.; Skipperud, L.; Janssens, K.; Salbu, B. |
| Title |
LA-ICP-MS for Pu source identification at Mayak PA, the Urals, Russia |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Environmental science : processes & impacts |
Abbreviated Journal |
Environ Sci-Proc Imp |
| Volume |
16 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
306-312 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Information on Pu in environmental samples is traditionally based on the determination of the 240+239PU activity via Alpha Spectrometry (AS). A large number of alpha spectrometry sources (planchettes) containing radiochemically separated Pu are therefore stored worldwide and are available for further analyses. These archive samples represent a resource from which valuable information on isotopic composition of alpha emitters including Pu can be obtained. The relative abundances of Pu isotopes can be used to trace specific Pu sources and characterize the relative contributions of different Pu sources in a sample. Thus, in addition to the total 239+240PU activity, determination of the Pu-240/Pu-239 ratio can provide valuable information on the nature of the Pu emitting sources. The Pu isotopic ratios can be determined by mass spectrometry techniques such as Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (SF-ICPMS) or Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) that require dissolution and complete destruction of the material deposited on the planchettes. In this study Laser Ablation (LA)-quadrupole-ICP-MS has been employed for the analysis of Pu-239/Pu-240 ratios from alpha-planchettes prepared from samples originating from the Mayak PA nuclear facility, Russia. The results are compared with data from AMS and show that the Pu-240/Pu-239 ratios obtained by LA-ICP-MS can be utilized to distinguish weapons-grade Pu from civil reprocessing sources. Moreover, isotope ratio mapping can also be performed across the planchettes, allowing e.g. the visualization of possible inhomogeneities in the Pu-isotope distribution on their surface. Thus, this solid sample technique can be applied to extract additional information from existing archives of samples. |
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000331504100015 |
Publication Date |
2013-12-09 |
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2050-7887; 2050-7895 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.592 |
Times cited |
10 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/F50, and the Hercules fund, Brussels (grant A11/0387). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.592; 2014 IF: 2.171 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:115791 |
Serial |
5684 |
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Janssens, K.; Adams, F. |
| Title |
Microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis at second and third generation synchrotron sources |
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A3 Journal article |
| Year |
1997 |
Publication |
Debye Institute synchrotron chronicle |
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Issue |
2 |
Pages |
9-14 |
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A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:18303 |
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5727 |
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Salbu, B.; Janssens, K.; Lind, O.C.; Proost, K.; Gijsels, L.; Danesi, P.R. |
| Title |
Oxidation states of uranium in depleted uranium particles from Kuwait |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2004 |
Publication |
Journal of environmental radioactivity |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Environ Radioactiv |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
125-135 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
The oxidation states of uranium in depleted uranium (DU) particles were determined by synchrotron radiation based mu-XANES, applied to individual particles isolated from selected samples collected at different sites in Kuwait. Based on scanning electron microscopy with X-ray microanalysis prior to mu-XANES, DU particles ranging from sub-microns to several hundred micrometers were observed. The.median particle size depended on sources and sampling sites; small-sized particles (median 13 mum) were identified in swipes taken from the inside of DU penetrators holes in tanks and in sandy soil collected below DU penetrators, while larger particles (median 44 mum) were associated with fire in a DU ammunition storage facility. Furthermore, the U-236/U-235 ratios obtained from accelerator mass spectrometry demonstrated that uranium in the DU particles originated from reprocessed fuel (about 10(-2) in DU from the ammunition facility, about 10(-3) for DU in swipes). Compared to well-defined standards, all investigated DU particles were oxidized. Uranium particles collected from swipes were characterized as UO2, U3O8 or a mixture of these oxidized forms, similar to that observed in DU affected areas in Kosovo. Uranium particles formed during fire in the DU ammunition facility were, however, present as oxidation state +5 and +6, with XANES spectra similar to solid uranyl standards. Environmental or health impact assessments for areas affected by DU munitions should therefore take into account the presence of respiratory UO2, U3O8 and even UO3 particles, their corresponding weathering rates and the subsequent mobilisation of U from oxidized DU particles. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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0265-931x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.31 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 2.31; 2004 IF: 1.188 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:49012 |
Serial |
5765 |
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Ayalew, E.; Gebre, Y.; De Wael, K. |
| Title |
A survey of occupational exposure to inhalable wood dust among workers in small- and medium-scale wood-processing enterprises in Ethiopia |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
The annals of occupational hygiene |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ann Occup Hyg |
| Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
253-257 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
A study of wood dust exposure in 20 small- and medium-scale wood-processing enterprises was performed in Ethiopia. Sampling was conducted daily from January to June, 2013 and a total of 360 samples from 113 workers were collected with Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) personal samplers. Eight-hour time-weighted average exposure to wood dust ranged from 0.24 to 23.3mg m−3 with a geometric mean (GM) of 6.82mg m−3 and a geometric standard deviation of 1.82. Although Ethiopia did not have any defined standard of Occupational Exposure Limit for wood dust exposure, 71% of the measurements exceeded the limit of 5mg m−3 set by the European Union (EU). Higher than the EU exposure limit was measured while workers perform sanding and sawing activities with a GM of 9.72 and 7.60mg m−3, respectively. In conclusion, wood workers in the small- and medium-scale enterprises are at a higher risk of developing different respiratory health problems with continuous exposure trends. |
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000352158700011 |
Publication Date |
2014-10-28 |
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0003-4878 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.71 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; Eyasu Ayalew thanks the Addis Ababa University (Center for Environmental Sciences) for the personal grant for independent study. ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.71; 2015 IF: 2.101 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:119739 |
Serial |
5857 |
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Janssens, K.; Dorrine, W.; van Espen, P. |
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The development process of an expert system for the automated interpretation of large epma data sets |
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A1 Journal article |
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1988 |
Publication |
Chemometrics and intelligent laboratory systems |
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4 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
147-161 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3) |
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A1988Q148500007 |
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2002-07-25 |
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0169-7439 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:149775 |
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5872 |
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Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Deutsch, F.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Van Grieken, R.; De Wael, K. |
| Title |
Urban air pollutants and their micro effects on medieval stained glass windows |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Microchemical journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microchem J |
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99 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
508-513 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Levels of urban gaseous and particulate pollutants were investigated in the Cathedral of Cologne, Germany in the framework of the EU-project VIDRIO. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of a protective double glazing system on the preservation of ancient stained glass windows by sampling at protected and unprotected windows (indoors, in the interspace and outdoor of the Cathedral). The interspace between the ancient stained glass window and the protective glazing is flushed in the Cathedral by indoor air, hence isolating the historic glass from the outdoor air and exposing it to indoor air on both sides of the glass panels. Concentrations of aggressive gaseous pollutants such as NO2, SO2, O3 and CO2 as well as elemental concentrations of bulk particles and relative abundances of single particles were surveyed at all sampling locations. Elemental concentrations in bulk particulate matter were found to be significantly lower inside the Cathedral in comparison to the outdoor air. This result is advantageous for the stained glass windows. Single particle analysis of the samples from Cologne showed also soil dust and organic particles as well as sulphates and nitrates, from which the latter two compounds are dangerous for the stained glass windows. On the base of the obtained results, it can be concluded that the protective glazing system in the Cathedral of Cologne can be considered as predominantly advantageous from both the gases' point of view (except for NO2-candles burning) and from the particles' point of view. |
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000295770700053 |
Publication Date |
2011-07-23 |
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0026-265x; 0026-265x |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.034 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
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; This research was supported by the European Commission through the “VIDRIO-project”, contract no. EVK4-CT-2001-00045. Financial support is gratefully acknowledged. The authors acknowledge the assistance and advice during the experimental work given by the Dombauhutte team in Cologne, especially by Dr. Ulrike Brinkman and Gunter Hettinger. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.034; 2011 IF: 3.048 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:91078 |
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5889 |
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Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Concept and validation of a fully automated photocatalytic test setup |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Journal of laboratory automation |
Abbreviated Journal |
Jala-J Lab Autom |
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17 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
134-143 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Photocatalytic activity can be studied by several methods, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. To study photocatalytic activity in an easy, user-friendly, and realistic way, a completely new setup has been built. The setup is modularly constructed around Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectroscopy at the heart of it, resulting in great versatility. Complementary software has been written for automatic control of the setup and for processing the generated data. Two pollutants, oil and n-octane, are tested to validate the performance of the setup. These validation experiments confirm the usefulness and added value of the setup in general and of the FTIR detection methodology as well. It becomes clear that a system of online measurements with good repeatability, accuracy, and user-friendliness has been created. |
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000304775300006 |
Publication Date |
2014-07-23 |
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2211-0682 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.85 |
Times cited |
15 |
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; The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research and/or authorship of this article: This work was supported by a Ph.D. grant (T. Tytgat) funded by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT) and by a Ph.D. grant (S. Verbruggen) from the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO). Other funding was made possible by the University of Antwerp. ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.85; 2012 IF: 1.457 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:96649 |
Serial |
5935 |
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Huyskens, C.; Lenaerts, S.; Brauns, E.; Diels, L.; de Wever, H. |
| Title |
Study of (ir)reversible fouling in MBRs under various operating conditions using new on-line fouling sensor |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Separation and purification technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sep Purif Technol |
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81 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
208-215 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
In this study, a new fouling sensor was validated under different conditions of hydraulic (HRT) and sludge retention time (SRT). The MBR-VFM (membrane bioreactor-VITO Fouling Measurement) allows the simultaneous determination of the physically reversible and irreversible fouling potential of a mixed liquor during a single crossflow filtration test. In accordance with the on-line filtration behavior, the measured reversible and irreversible fouling propensities differed significantly between MBRs operated at different combinations of HRT-SRT. Moreover, a significant negative correlation was found between the on-line permeability and the reversible and irreversible fouling propensity measured by the MBR-VFM. This corresponded to observations made on membrane recovery after physical or chemical cleaning actions. Higher reversible and irreversible fouling were observed at lower HRT, presumably as a consequence of increased concentrations of foulants present. The effect of SRT was much smaller and restricted to the reversible fouling component. Possible explanations for the increased fouling at prolonged SRT are the higher sludge and colloid concentration and the smaller floc size. It can be concluded that the MBR-VFM is a useful tool to monitor fluctuations in a mixed liquors (ir)reversible fouling potential and can contribute to a deeper understanding of the occurring fouling phenomena. |
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Publication Date |
2011-08-01 |
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1383-5866 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.359 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.359; 2011 IF: 2.921 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:93410 |
Serial |
5992 |
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Hosseininia, G.; Rafiaani Khachak, P.; Nooripoor, M.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. |
| Title |
Understanding communicational behavior among rangelands' stakeholders : application of social network analysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Journal Of Environmental Planning And Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Environ Plann Man |
| Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
320-341 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Understanding communicational behavior of rangelands stakeholders is fundamental for effective development of rangeland management plans. This study aimed to understand differences between stakeholders relations among various actors involved in rangeland management using social network analysis (SNA). A survey was conducted on 334 stakeholders (89 extension agents, 110 researchers and 135 executive agents) in the Tehran province, Iran. Results showed that all the three groups of stakeholders are interested in making contact mainly within their own group. Furthermore, while the executive agents have shared the strongest technical and friendship relations with the two other groups, the extension agents established the strongest administrative interactions. The researchers, however, made a poor link especially with the extension agents. The study concluded that SNA could be an efficient tool to assess communicational behavior in rangeland management. |
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000366383400008 |
Publication Date |
2015-03-17 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0964-0568 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.56 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.56 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:136755 |
Serial |
6274 |
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Moretti, M.; Njakou Djomo, S.; Azadi, H.; May, K.; De Vos, K.; Van Passel, S.; Witters, N. |
| Title |
A systematic review of environmental and economic impacts of smart grids |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Sust Energ Rev |
| Volume |
68 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
888-898 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Smart grids (SGs) have a central role in the development of the global power sector. Cost-benefit analyses and environmental impact assessments are used to support policy on the deployment of SG systems and technologies. However, the conflicting and widely varying estimates of costs, benefits, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, and energy savings in literature leave policy makers struggling with how to advise regarding SG deployment. Identifying the causes for the wide variation of individual estimates in the literature is crucial if evaluations are to be used in decision-making. This paper (i) summarizes and compares the methodologies used for economic and environmental evaluation of SGs (ii) identifies the sources of variation in estimates across studies, and (iii) point to gap in research on economic and environmental analyses of SG systems. Seventeen studies (nine articles and eight reports published between 2000 and 2015) addressing the economic costs versus benefits, energy efficiency, and GHG emissions of SGs were systematically searched, located, selected, and reviewed. Their methods and data were subsequently extracted and analysed. The results show that no standardized method currently exists for assessing the economic and environmental impacts of SG systems. The costs varied between 0.03 and 1143 M/yr, while the benefits ranged from 0.04 to 804 M/yr, suggesting that SG systems do not result in cost savings The primary energy savings ranged from 0.03 to 0.95 MJ/kWh, whereas the GHG emission reduction ranged from 10 to 180 gCO2/kWh, depending on the country grid mix and the system boundary of the SG system considered. The findings demonstrate that although SG systems are energy efficient and reduce GHG emissions, investments in SG systems may not yield any benefits. Standardizing some methodologies and assumptions such as discount rates, time horizon and scrutinizing some key input data will result in more consistent estimates of costs and benefits, GHG emission reduction, and energy savings. |
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000391899400006 |
Publication Date |
2016-03-24 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1364-0321; 1879-0690 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.05 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; We would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referees for their helpful suggestions and insightful comments that have significantly improved the paper. This research paper has been implemented within the GREAT (Growing Renewable Energy Applications and Technologies) project funded by the European INTERREG IVB North-Western Europe Programme. Nele Witters was financed by FWO (Research Foundation Flanders). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.05 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:139036 |
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6260 |
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Rafiaani, P.; Kuppens, T.; Van Dael, M.; Azadi, H.; Lebailly, P.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
Social sustainability assessments in the biobased economy : towards a systemic approach |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Sust Energ Rev |
| Volume |
82 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1839-1853 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
The majority of impact assessments for the biobased economy are primarily focused on the environmental and (techno-)economic aspects, while social aspects are rarely considered. This study proposes a modified systemic approach for a social sustainability impact assessment of the biobased economy, based on a review on the common methodologies for assessing social impacts. Accordingly, the proposed approach follows the four general iterative steps of social life cycle analysis (SLCA) as it considers all life cycle phases of the biobased economy. The systemic approach considers the potential social impacts on local communities, workers, and consumers as the main three groups of the stakeholders. The review showed that the most common social indicators for inventory analysis within the biobased economy include health and safety, food security, income, employment, land- and worker-related concerns, energy security, profitability, and gender issues. Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) was also highlighted as the broadly utilized methodology for aggregating the results of impact assessments within the biobased economy. Taking a life cycle perspective, this study provides a holistic view of the full sustainability of research, design, and innovation in the biobased economy by suggesting the integration of the social aspects with techno-economic and an environmental life cycle assessment. Our proposed systemic approach makes possible to integrate the social impacts that are highly valued by the affected stakeholders into the existing sustainability models that focus only on environmental and techno-economic aspects. We discuss the steps of the proposed systemic approach in order to identify the challenges of applying them within the biobased economy. These challenges refer mainly to the definition of the functional unit and system boundaries, the selection and the analysis of social indicators (inventory analysis), the aggregation of the inventory to impact categories, and the uncertainties associated with the social sustainability evaluation. The result of this review and the proposed systemic approach serve as a foundation for industry and policy makers to gain a better insight into the importance of social sustainability impacts assessment within the biobased economy. |
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000423371300014 |
Publication Date |
2017-08-01 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1364-0321; 1879-0690 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.05 |
Times cited |
28 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.05 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:149031 |
Serial |
6250 |
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Thomassen, G.; Van Dael, M.; Lemmens, B.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
A review of the sustainability of algal-based biorefineries : towards an integrated assessment framework |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Sust Energ Rev |
| Volume |
68 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
876-887 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
Algal-based bioenergy products have faced multiple economic and environmental problems. To counter these problems, algal-based biorefineries have been proposed as a promising solution. Multiple environmental and economic assessments have analyzed this concept. However, a wide variation in results was reported. This study performs a review to evaluate the methodological reasons behind this variation. Based on this review, four main challenges for a sustainability assessment were identified: 1) the use of a clear framework; 2) the adaptation of the methodology to all stages of technological maturity; 3) the use of harmonized assumptions; 4) the integration of the technological process. A generic methodology, based on the integration of a techno-economic assessment methodology and a streamlined life cycle assessment was proposed. This environmental techno-economic assessment can be performed following an iterative approach during each stage of technology development. In this way, crucial technological parameters can be directly identified and evaluated during the maturation of the technology. The use of this assessment methodology can therefore act as guidance to decrease the time-to-market for innovative and sustainable technologies. |
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Wos |
000391899400005 |
Publication Date |
2016-03-16 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1364-0321; 1879-0690 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.05 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.05 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:139038 |
Serial |
6245 |
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Shahraki, M.R.; Abedi-Sarvestani, A.; Seyedi, M.S.; Rafiaani Khachak, P.; Nieto-Garibay, A.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, A. |
| Title |
The perception by pastoralists of the factors influencing the appropriate distribution of livestock in the rangelands of north-east Iran |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
The Rangeland Journal |
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37 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
191-197 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
The distribution of livestock grazing is a key principle of range management. This study examines pastoralists perceptions of the factors that affect the distribution of livestock in the rangelands of the Neqab region of the Kashmar County in north-east Iran. Data were collected from the pastoralists on their perceptions of the managerial, biological and physical factors that influences the distribution of livestock, using both qualitative and quantitative assessments. Results showed that, the perception of the majority of pastoralists was that the distribution of livestock was average or good in the study area. It was perceived that the experience of herders and the size of the rangeland were the main factors influencing the distribution of livestock. Regression analyses showed that it was perceived that managerial factors had a more important role than biological and physical factors in the distribution of livestock and the proper use of the rangelands in north-east Iran. |
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000351863200007 |
Publication Date |
2015-02-18 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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Times cited |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:129879 |
Serial |
6234 |
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Meul, M.; Van Passel, S.; Nevens, F.; Dessein, J.; Rogge, E.; Mulier, A.; Van Hauwermeiren, A. |
| Title |
MOTIFS : a monitoring tool for integrated farm sustainability |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Agronomy For Sustainable Development |
Abbreviated Journal |
Agron Sustain Dev |
| Volume |
28 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
321-332 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Economics |
| Abstract |
Indicator-based monitoring tools are frequently applied for sustainability assessments, also in agriculture. However, many indicators focus on a rather restricted number of sustainability aspects such as economy or ecology. Moreover the choice of the indicator is rarely explained. The aim of our study was to develop an indicator-based monitoring tool for integrated farm sustainability – i.e. taking into account economic and ecological and social aspects – based on a supported vision of sustainable agriculture and using a set of relevant indicators. Hereby, specific attention was paid to aspects of communication and user-friendliness. Four methodological steps were considered: (i) translating the major principles of a supported vision of sustainable Flemish agriculture into concrete and relevant themes; (ii) designing indicators to monitor progress towards sustainability for each of those themes; (iii) aggregating the indicators into an integrated farm sustainability monitoring tool and (iv) applying the monitoring tool on a practical farm, as a first attempt at end-use validation. Stakeholder participation and expert consulting played an important part in each of these methodological steps. As a case study, the methodology was applied to Flemish dairy farms. As a result, we developed MOTIFS, a user-friendly and strongly communicative indicator-based monitoring tool that allows the measurement of progress towards integrated sustainable dairy farming systems and fits within a well-founded methodological framework. MOTIFS is based on the equality of the economic, ecological and social sustainability dimensions, and this equality is inherently built into the system. Through the applied methodology, we founded the selected themes and indicators and we avoided using indicators that are not relevant to the problem at hand. |
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000256235500018 |
Publication Date |
2008-03-21 |
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Edition |
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1774-0746 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.101 |
Times cited |
97 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.101; 2008 IF: 1.649 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:136763 |
Serial |
6229 |
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Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
The impact of policy on microgrid economics : a review |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Renew Sust Energ Rev |
| Volume |
81 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
3111-3119 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) |
| Abstract |
This paper investigates the impact of government policy on the optimal design of microgrid systems from an economic cost minimisation perspective, and provides both an overview of the current state of the art of the field, as well as highlighting possible avenues of future research. Integer programming, to select microgrid components and to economically dispatch these components, is the optimisation method of choice in the literature. Using this methodology, a broad range of policy topics is investigated: impact of carbon taxation, economic incentives and mandatory emissions reduction or mandatory minimum percentage participation of renewables in local generation. However, the impact of alternative tariff systems, such as capacity tariffs are still unexplored. Additionally, the investigated possible benefits of microgrids are confined to emissions reduction and a possible decrease in total energy procurement costs. Possible benefits such as increased security of supply, increased power quality or energy independence are not investigated yet. Under the expected policy measures the optimal design of a microgrid will be based on a CHP-unit to provide both heat and electricity, owning to the lower capital costs associated with CHP-units when compared to those associated with renewable technologies. This means that current economic analyses indicate that the adoption of renewable energy sources within microgrids is not economically rational. |
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000417078200117 |
Publication Date |
2017-09-12 |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.05 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.05 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:145397 |
Serial |
6213 |
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Gebrehiwot, N.T.; Azadi, H.; Taheri, F.; Van Passel, S. |
| Title |
How participation in vegetables market affects livelihoods : empirical evidence from Northern Ethiopia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Journal of international food and agribusiness marketing |
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30 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
107-131 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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Vegetable farmers face a number of challenges in marketing. Having first-hand information about vegetable marketing is essential to devise appropriate strategies aimed at enhancing the value of the vegetable chain. It was in line with this view that the study was conducted to characterize vegetable markets in Northern Ethiopia. In an effort to identify the factors influencing vegetable marketing among farmers, data were collected from 283 farm households who were selected using stratified random sampling. Furthermore, the data were triangulated through focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics and the binary logistic regression model were used to identify the variables and test the probability of their influence in regard to farmers decisions in vegetable marketing. From the 13 explanatory variables included in the binary logistic regression model, six predictors were found to be statistically significant in determining the effects of participation decision on vegetable market. These variables are as follows: household family size, total land holding of the household, amount of vegetable produced and marketed, use of irrigation technologies, contact with extension agents, and access to market information. Relying on a survey result and observations, the findings of the study indicated that vegetable marketing is significantly improving the livelihood of smallholder producers. |
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2017-12-01 |
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0897-4438 |
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UA library record |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:154141 |
Serial |
6210 |
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Fatemi, M.; Azadi, H.; Rafiaani, P.; Taheri, F.; Dubois, T.; Van Passel, S.; Witlox, F. |
| Title |
Effects of supply chain management on tomato export in Iran : application of structural equation modeling |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Journal of food products marketing |
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24 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
177-195 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM); Government and Law |
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Although Iran is one of the top 10 countries in the world that produce tomatoes, the level that they are exported into the global market is low. This issue may have resulted from a major problem within tomatoes supply chain management. This paper aims to develop an empirical model of the supply chain management (SCM) of tomato companies. Throughout the reviewed literature, a SCM construct with different six indicators has been developed, including information sharing, long-term relationship, cooperation, quality, flexibility, and delivery. In this study, the influence of the SCM components on tomato export was identified through the use of empirical data that were collected from 20 different tomato companies in Northeast Iran. Using structural equation modeling, the major elements of SCM were found to have significant impacts on the export of tomatoes. The results also showed that information sharing, cooperation, flexibility, quality, and delivery had significant positive effects on the export of tomatoes. |
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Publication Date |
2017-03-06 |
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1045-4446 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:149044 |
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6192 |
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Van Meensel, J.; Lauwers, L.; Van Huylenbroeck, G.; Van Passel, S. |
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Comparing frontier methods for economic-environmental trade-off analysis |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
European Journal Of Operational Research |
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Eur J Oper Res |
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207 |
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2 |
Pages |
1027-1040 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics |
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This paper uses a mechanistic frontier approach as a reference to evaluate the ability of conventional parametric (SFA) and non-parametric (DEA) frontier approaches for analyzing economicenvironmental trade-offs. Conventional frontier approaches are environmentally adjusted through incorporating the materials balance principle. The analysis is worked out for the Flemish pig finishing case, which is both representative and didactic. Results show that, on average, SFA and DEA yield adequate economicenvironmental trade-offs. Both methods are good estimators for technical efficiency. Cost allocative and environmental allocative efficiency scores are less robust, due to the well-known methodological advantages and disadvantages of SFA and DEA. For particular firms, SFA, DEA and the mechanistic approach may yield different economicenvironmental trade-offs. One has therefore to be careful when using conventional frontier approaches for firm-specific decision support. The mechanistic approach allows for optimizing performances per average present finisher, which is the production unit in pig finishing. Conventional frontier methods do not allow for this optimization since the number of average present finishers varies along the production functions. Since the mechanistic production function is based on underlying growth, feed uptake and mortality functions, additional firm-specific indicators can also be calculated at each point of the production function. |
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Publication Date |
2010-05-25 |
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0377-2217 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.297 |
Times cited |
18 |
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; This research is funded by the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT Vlaanderen). ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.297; 2010 IF: 2.159 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:136761 |
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6171 |
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Ghanian, M.; Ghoochani, O.M.; Kitterlin, M.; Jahangiry, S.; Zarafshani, K.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. |
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Attitudes of agricultural experts toward genetically modified crops : a case study in Southwest Iran |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Science And Engineering Ethics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Eng Ethics |
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22 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
509-524 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) |
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The production of genetically modified (GM) crops is growing around the world, and with it possible opportunities to combat food insecurity and hunger, as well as solutions to current problems facing conventional agriculture. In this regard the use of GMOs in food and agricultural applications has increased greatly over the past decade. However, the development of GM crops has been a matter of considerable interest and worldwide public controversy. This, in addition to skepticism, has stifled the use of this practice on a large scale in many areas, including Iran. It stands to reason that a greater understanding of this practice could be formed after a review of the existing expert opinions surrounding GM crops. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the predictors that influence agricultural experts attitudes toward the development of and policies related to GM crops. Using a descriptive correlational research method, questionnaire data was collected from 65 experts from the Agricultural Organization in the Gotvand district in Southwest Iran. Results indicated that agricultural experts were aware of the environmental benefits and possible risks associated with GM crops. The majority of participants agreed that GM crops could improve food security and accelerate rural development, and were proponents of labeling practices for GM crops. Finally, there was a positive correlation between the perception of benefits and attitudes towards GM crops. |
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Publication Date |
2015-06-04 |
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1353-3452 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.229 |
Times cited |
5 |
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Most recent IF: 2.229 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:136751 |
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6158 |
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Bafekry, A.; Stampfl, C.; Shayesteh, S.F. |
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A first-principles study of C3N nanostructures : control and engineering of the electronic and magnetic properties of nanosheets, tubes and ribbons |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
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Chemphyschem |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemphyschem |
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21 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
164-174 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Using first-principles calculations we systematically investigate the atomic, electronic and magnetic properties of novel two-dimensional materials (2DM) with a stoichiometry C3N which has recently been synthesized. We investigate how the number of layers affect the electronic properties by considering monolayer, bilayer and trilayer structures, with different stacking of the layers. We find that a transition from semiconducting to metallic character occurs which could offer potential applications in future nanoelectronic devices. We also study the affect of width of C3N nanoribbons, as well as the radius and length of C3N nanotubes, on the atomic, electronic and magnetic properties. Our results show that these properties can be modified depending on these dimensions, and depend markedly on the nature of the edge states. Functionalization of the nanostructures by the adsorption of H adatoms is found induce metallic, half-metallic, semiconducting and ferromagnetic behavior, which offers an approach to tailor the properties, as can the application of strain. Our calculations give insight into this new family of C3N nanostructures, which reveal unusual electronic and magnetic properties, and may have great potential in applications such as sensors, electronics and optoelectronic at the nanoscale. |
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Publication Date |
2019-11-09 |
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1439-4235 |
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| Impact Factor |
2.9 |
Times cited |
27 |
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Most recent IF: 2.9; 2020 IF: 3.075 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:165045 |
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6282 |
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Spreitzer, M.; Klement, D.; Egoavil, R.; Verbeeck, J.; Kovac, J.; Zaloznik, A.; Koster, G.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Suvorov, D.; Rijnders, G. |
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Growth mechanism of epitaxial SrTiO3 on a (1 x 2) + (2 x 1) reconstructed Sr(1/2 ML)/Si(001) surface |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Journal Of Materials Chemistry C |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem C |
| Volume |
8 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
518-527 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Sub-monolayer control over the growth at silicon-oxide interfaces is a prerequisite for epitaxial integration of complex oxides with the Si platform, enriching it with a variety of functionalities. However, the control over this integration is hindered by the intense reaction of the constituents. The most suitable buffer material for Si passivation is metallic strontium. When it is overgrown with a layer of SrTiO3 (STO) it can serve as a pseudo-substrate for the integration with functional oxides. In our study we determined a mechanism for epitaxial integration of STO with a (1 x 2) + (2 x 1) reconstructed Sr(1/2 ML)/Si(001) surface using all-pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technology. A detailed analysis of the initial deposition parameters was performed, which enabled us to develop a complete protocol for integration, taking into account the peculiarities of the PLD growth, STO critical thickness, and process thermal budget, in order to kinetically trap the reaction between STO and Si and thus to minimize the thickness of the interface layer. The as-prepared oxide layer exhibits STO(001)8Si(001) out-of-plane and STO[110]8Si[100] in-plane orientation and together with recent advances in large-scale PLD tools these results represent a new technological solution for the implementation of oxide electronics on demand. |
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000506852400036 |
Publication Date |
2019-10-28 |
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| ISSN |
2050-7526; 2050-7534 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.4 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
; The research was financially supported by the Slovenian Research Agency (Project No. P2-0091, J2-9237) and Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia (SIOX projects). This work was also funded by the European Union Council under the 7th Framework Program grant no. NMP3-LA-2010-246102 IFOX. J. V. and G. V. T. acknowledge funding from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders under project no. G.0044.13N. ; |
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Most recent IF: 6.4; 2020 IF: 5.256 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:165672 |
Serial |
6298 |
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Sun, S.R.; Wang, H.X.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Chemistry reduction of complex CO2chemical kinetics: application to a gliding arc plasma |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Plasma Sources Science & Technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Plasma Sources Sci T |
| Volume |
29 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025012 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
A gliding arc (GA) plasma has great potential for CO2 conversion into value-added chemicals, because of its high energy efficiency. To improve the application, a 2D/3D fluid model is needed to investigate the CO2 conversion mechanisms in the actual discharge geometry. Therefore, the complex CO2 chemical kinetics description must be reduced due to the huge computational cost associated with 2D/3D models. This paper presents a chemistry reduction method for CO2 plasmas, based on the so-called directed relation graph method. Depending on the defined threshold values, some marginal species are identified. By means of a sensitivity analysis, we can further reduce the chemistry set by removing one by one the marginal species. Based on the socalled flux-sensitivity coupling, we obtain a reduced CO2 kinetics model, consisting of 36 or 15 species (depending on whether the 21 asymmetric mode vibrational states of CO2 are explicitly included or lumped into one group), which is applied to a GA discharge. The results are compared with those predicted with the full chemistry set, and very good agreement is reached. Moreover, the range of validity of the reduced CO2 chemistry set is checked, telling us that this reduced set is suitable for low power GA discharges. Finally, the time and spatial evolution of the CO2 plasma characteristics are presented, based on a 2D model with the reduced kinetics. |
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000525600600001 |
Publication Date |
2020-02-11 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1361-6595 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.8 |
Times cited |
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| Notes |
We acknowledge financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO; Grant No. G.0383.16 N). The calculations were performed using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UAntwerpen. This work was also supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. (Grant Nos. 11735004, 11575019). SR Sun thanks the financial support from the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents (BX20180029). |
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Most recent IF: 3.8; 2020 IF: 3.302 |
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PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:167135 |
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6338 |
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Chen, B.; Gauquelin, N.; Reith, P.; Halisdemir, U.; Jannis, D.; Spreitzer, M.; Huijben, M.; Abel, S.; Fompeyrine, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Hilgenkamp, H.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G. |
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Thermal-strain-engineered ferromagnetism of LaMnO3/SrTiO3 heterostructures grown on silicon |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Physical review materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. Materials |
| Volume |
4 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
024406 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The integration of oxides on Si remains challenging, which largely hampers the practical applications of oxide-based electronic devices with superior performance. Recently, LaMnO3/SrTiO3 (LMO/STO) heterostructures have gained renewed interest for the debating origin of the ferromagnetic-insulating ground state as well as for their spin-filter applications. Here we report on the structural and magnetic properties of high-quality LMO/STO heterostructures grown on silicon. The chemical abruptness across the interface was investigated by atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy. The difference in the thermal expansion coefficients between LMO and Si imposed a large biaxial tensile strain to the LMO film, resulting in a tetragonal structure with c/a∼ 0.983. Consequently, we observed a significantly suppressed ferromagnetism along with an enhanced coercive field, as compared to the less distorted LMO film (c/a∼1.004) grown on STO single crystal. The results are discussed in terms of tensile-strain enhanced antiferromagnetic instabilities. Moreover, the ferromagnetism of LMO on Si sharply disappeared below a thickness of 5 unit cells, in agreement with the LMO/STO case, pointing to a robust critical behavior irrespective of the strain state. Our results demonstrate that the growth of oxide films on Si can be a promising way to study the tensile-strain effects in correlated oxides, and also pave the way towards the integration of multifunctional oxides on Si with atomic-layer control. |
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000513552900003 |
Publication Date |
2020-02-12 |
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2475-9953 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.4 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G093417N ; Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS, J2-9237 P2-0091 ; European Commission, H2020-ICT-2016-1-732642 ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.4; 2020 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:167782 |
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6375 |
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Araizi-Kanoutas, G.; Geessinck, J.; Gauquelin, N.; Smit, S.; Verbeek, X.H.; Mishra, S.K.; Bencok, P.; Schlueter, C.; Lee, T.-L.; Krishnan, D.; Fatermans, J.; Verbeeck, J.; Rijnders, G.; Koster, G.; Golden, M.S. |
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Co valence transformation in isopolar LaCoO3/LaTiO3 perovskite heterostructures via interfacial engineering |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Physical review materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. Materials |
| Volume |
4 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
026001 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We report charge transfer up to a single electron per interfacial unit cell across nonpolar heterointerfaces from the Mott insulator LaTiO3 to the charge transfer insulator LaCoO3. In high-quality bi- and trilayer systems grown using pulsed laser deposition, soft x-ray absorption, dichroism, and scanning transmission electron microscopy-electron energy loss spectroscopy are used to probe the cobalt-3d electron count and provide an element-specific investigation of the magnetic properties. The experiments show the cobalt valence conversion is active within 3 unit cells of the heterointerface, and able to generate full conversion to 3d7 divalent Co, which displays a paramagnetic ground state. The number of LaTiO3/LaCoO3 interfaces, the thickness of an additional, electronically insulating “break” layer between the LaTiO3 and LaCoO3, and the LaCoO3 film thickness itself in trilayers provide a trio of control knobs for average charge of the cobalt ions in LaCoO3, illustrating the efficacy of O−2p band alignment as a guiding principle for property design in complex oxide heterointerfaces. |
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000513551200007 |
Publication Date |
2020-02-10 |
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2475-9953 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.4 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Universiteit Antwerpen; Horizon 2020, 730872 ; Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, SR/NM/Z-07/2015 ; Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research; |
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Most recent IF: 3.4; 2020 IF: NA |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:167787 |
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6376 |
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Groenendijk, D.J.; Autieri, C.; van Thiel, T.C.; Brzezicki, W.; Hortensius, J.R.; Afanasiev, D.; Gauquelin, N.; Barone, P.; van den Bos, K.H.W.; van Aert, S.; Verbeeck, J.; Filippetti, A.; Picozzi, S.; Cuoco, M.; Caviglia, A.D. |
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Berry phase engineering at oxide interfaces |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
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Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. Research |
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2 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
023404 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Three-dimensional strontium ruthenate (SrRuO3) is an itinerant ferromagnet that features Weyl points acting as sources of emergent magnetic fields, anomalous Hall conductivity, and unconventional spin dynamics. Integrating SrRuO3 in oxide heterostructures is potentially a novel route to engineer emergent electrodynamics, but its electronic band topology in the two-dimensional limit remains unknown. Here we show that ultrathin SrRuO3 exhibits spin-polarized topologically nontrivial bands at the Fermi energy. Their band anticrossings show an enhanced Berry curvature and act as competing sources of emergent magnetic fields. We control their balance by designing heterostructures with symmetric (SrTiO3/SrRuO3/SrTiO3 and SrIrO3/SrRuO3/SrIrO3) and asymmetric interfaces (SrTiO3/SrRuO3/SrIrO3). Symmetric structures exhibit an interface-tunable single-channel anomalous Hall effect, while ultrathin SrRuO3 embedded in asymmetric structures shows humplike features consistent with multiple Hall contributions. The band topology of two-dimensional SrRuO3 proposed here naturally accounts for these observations and harmonizes a large body of experimental results. |
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000603642700008 |
Publication Date |
2020-06-25 |
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2643-1564 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Times cited |
58 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; European Research Council; Horizon 2020, 677458 770887 731473 ; Fondazione Cariplo, 2013-0726 ; Narodowe Centrum Nauki, 2016/23/B/ST3/00839 ; Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:172462 |
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6401 |
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Andelkovic, M.; Milovanović, S.P.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Double moiré with a twist : supermoiré in encapsulated graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Nano Letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
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20 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
979 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
A periodic spatial modulation, as created by a moire pattern, has been extensively studied with the view to engineer and tune the properties of graphene. Graphene encapsulated by hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) when slightly misaligned with the top and bottom hBN layers experiences two interfering moire patterns, resulting in a so-called supermoire (SM). This leads to a lattice and electronic spectrum reconstruction. A geometrical construction of the nonrelaxed SM patterns allows us to indicate qualitatively the induced changes in the electronic properties and to locate the SM features in the density of states and in the conductivity. To emphasize the effect of lattice relaxation, we report band gaps at all Dirac-like points in the hole doped part of the reconstructed spectrum, which are expected to be enhanced when including interaction effects. Our result is able to distinguish effects due to lattice relaxation and due to the interfering SM and provides a clear picture on the origin of recently experimentally observed effects in such trilayer heterostuctures. |
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000514255400021 |
Publication Date |
2020-01-21 |
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1530-6984 |
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| Impact Factor |
10.8 |
Times cited |
33 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
; This work was funded by FLAGERA project TRANS2DTMD and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) through a postdoc fellowship for S.P.M. The authors acknowledge useful discussions with W. Zihao and K. Novoselov. ; |
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Most recent IF: 10.8; 2020 IF: 12.712 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:168685 |
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6490 |
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Bacaksiz, C.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V. |
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Hematite at its thinnest limit |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
2d Materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
2D Mater |
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7 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025029 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Motivated by the recent synthesis of two-dimensional alpha-Fe2O3 (Balan et al 2018 Nat. Nanotechnol. 13 602), we analyze the structural, vibrational, electronic and magnetic properties of single- and few-layer alpha-Fe2O3 compared to bulk, by ab initio and Monte-Carlo simulations. We reveal how monolayer alpha-Fe2O3 (hematene) can be distinguished from the few-layer structures, and how they all differ from bulk through observable Raman spectra. The optical spectra exhibit gradual shift of the prominent peak to higher energy, as well as additional features at lower energy when alpha-Fe2O3 is thinned down to a monolayer. Both optical and electronic properties have strong spin asymmetry, meaning that lower-energy optical and electronic activities are allowed for the single-spin state. Finally, our considerations of magnetic properties reveal that 2D hematite has anti-ferromagnetic ground state for all thicknesses, but the critical temperature for Morin transition increases with decreasing sample thickness. On all accounts, the link to available experimental data is made, and further measurements are prompted. |
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000537341000002 |
Publication Date |
2020-01-20 |
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2053-1583 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.5 |
Times cited |
11 |
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; This work was supported by Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen). Computational resources were provided by Flemish Supercomputer Center(VSC), and TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure). Part of this work was also supported by FLAG-ERA project TRANS-2D-TMD and TOPBOF-UAntwerp. MY was supported by a postdoctoral fellowship from the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.5; 2020 IF: 6.937 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:170301 |
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6533 |
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