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Author Ma, Z.; Perreault, P.; Pelegrin, D.C.; Boffito, D.C.; Patience, G.S.
  Title Thermodynamically unconstrained forced concentration cycling of methane catalytic partial oxidation over CeO2FeCralloy catalysts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Chemical Engineering Journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J
  Volume 380 Issue (down) Pages 122470-11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Converting waste associated natural gas from oil fields is uneconomic with current gas-to-liquid technology. Micro Gas-to-Liquids technology ( GtL) combines process intensification and numbering up economics to reduce capital costs to convert flared and vented natural gas to value-added synthetic fuel: Milli-second contact times in the catalytic partial oxidation of methane (CPOX) integrated with a tandem Fischer-Tropsch (FT) step meets the economic constraints together with remote process control. FeCralloy knitted fibres with high thermal conductivity and low pressure drop, resist thermal and mechanical stresses in the high pressure CPOX step. The FeCralloy catalysts are free of pre-reduction treatments. We deposited Pt and/or CeO2 over the fibre surface via solution combustion synthesis. Methane conversion was higher at ambient pressure compared to 2 MPa while the Pt/CeO2 FeCralloy was relatively inert from 0.1 MPa to 2 MPa. However, both catalysts demonstrated high activity in quasi-chemical looping partial oxidation of methane: during the reduction step while feeding methane, an on-line mass spectrometer only detected H2 while in the oxidation step it detected predominantly CO. Kinetic modeling of the oxidation-reduction cycles suggests that the reaction follows a direct mechanism to produce CO and H2 rather than an indirect mechanism that first produces CO2 and H2O followed by reforming.
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2019-08-14
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  ISSN 1385-8947; 1873-3212 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
  Impact Factor 15.1 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 15.1; 2020 IF: 6.216
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:162119 Serial 8665
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Author De Vrieze, J.; Smet, D.; Klok, J.; Colsen, J.; Angenent, L.T.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
  Title Thermophilic sludge digestion improves energy balance and nutrient recovery potential in full-scale municipal wastewater treatment plants Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Bioresource technology Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 218 Issue (down) Pages 1237-1245
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract The conventional treatment of municipal wastewater by means of activated sludge is typically energy demanding. Here, the potential benefits of: (1) the optimization of mesophilic digestion; and (2) transitioning to thermophilic sludge digestion in three wastewater treatment plants (Tilburg-Noord, Land van Cuijk and Bath) in the Netherlands is evaluated, including a full-scale trial validation in Bath. In Tilburg-Noord, thermophilic sludge digestion covered the energy requirements of the plant (102%), whereas 111% of sludge operational treatment costs could be covered in Bath. Thermophilic sludge digestion also resulted in a strong increase in nutrient release. The potential for nutrient recovery was evaluated via: (1) stripping/absorption of ammonium; (2) autotrophic removal of ammonium via partial nitritation/anammox; and (3) struvite precipitation. This research shows that optimization of sludge digestion may lead to a strong increase in energy recovery, sludge treatment costs reduction, and the potential for advanced nutrient management in full-scale sewage treatment plants. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000384710500155 Publication Date 2016-07-02
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  ISSN 0960-8524 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:137236 Serial 8666
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Author Taghizadeh Sisakht, E.
  Title Tight-binding investigation of the electronic properties of phosphorene and phosphorene nanoribbons Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 150 p.
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract abstract not available
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:166195 Serial 8670
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Author Nakhaee, M.
  Title Tight-binding model for two-dimensional materials Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2020 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 139 p.
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:166134 Serial 8671
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Author Agrawal, S.; Weissbrodt, D.G.; Annavajhala, M.; Jensen, M.M.; Arroyo, J.M.C.; Wells, G.; Chandran, K.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Terada, A.; Smets, B.F.; Lackner, S.
  Title Time to act–assessing variations in qPCR analyses in biological nitrogen removal with examples from partial nitritation/anammox systems Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Water Research Abbreviated Journal Water Res
  Volume 190 Issue (down) Pages 116604
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is broadly used as the gold standard to quantify microbial community fractions in environmental microbiology and biotechnology. Benchmarking efforts to ensure the comparability of qPCR data for environmental bioprocesses are still scarce. Also, for partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) systems systematic investigations are still missing, rendering meta-analysis of reported trends and generic insights potentially precarious. We report a baseline investigation of the variability of qPCR-based analyses for microbial communities applied to PN/A systems. Round-robin testing was performed for three PN/A biomass samples in six laboratories, using the respective in-house DNA extraction and qPCR protocols. The concentration of extracted DNA was significantly different between labs, ranged between 2.7 and 328 ng mg−1 wet biomass. The variability among the qPCR abundance data of different labs was very high (1−7 log fold) but differed for different target microbial guilds. DNA extraction caused maximum variation (3–7 log fold), followed by the primers (1–3 log fold). These insights will guide environmental scientists and engineers as well as treatment plant operators in the interpretation of qPCR data.
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  Language Wos 000632807700001 Publication Date 2020-11-05
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  ISSN 0043-1354; 1879-2448 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.942 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.942
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:173838 Serial 8672
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Author Yu, H.; Schaekers, M.; Chew, S.A.; Eyeraert, J.-L.; Dabral, A.; Pourtois, G.; Horiguchi, N.; Mocuta, D.; Collaert, N.; De Meyer, K.
  Title Titanium (germano-)silicides featuring 10-9 Ω.cm2 contact resistivity and improved compatibility to advanced CMOS technology Type P1 Proceeding
  Year 2018 Publication 2018 18th International Workshop On Junction Technology (iwjt) Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 80-84 T2 - 18th International Workshop on Junction
  Keywords P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract uIn this work, we discuss three novel Ti (germano-)silicidation techniques featuring respectively the pre-contact amorphization implantation (PCAI), the TiSi co-deposition, and Ti atomic layer deposition (ALD). All three techniques form TiSix(Ge-y) contacts with ultralow contact resistivity (rho(c)) of (1-3)x10(-9) Omega.cm(2) on both highly doped n-Si and p-SiGe substrates: these techniques meet rho(c) requirement of 5-14 nm CMOS technology and feature unified CMOS contact solutions. We further discuss the compatibility of these techniques to the realistic CMOS transistor fabrication.
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  ISSN 978-1-5386-4511-6; 978-1-5386-4511-6 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:165190 Serial 8673
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Author Grunert, O.; Robles-Aguilar, A.A.; Hernandez-Sanabria, E.; Schrey, S.D.; Reheul, D.; Van Labeke, M.-C.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Vanderkerckhove, T.G.L.; Mysara, M.; Monsieurs, P.; Temperton, V.M.; Boon, N.; Jablonowski, N.D.
  Title Tomato plants rather than fertilizers drive microbial community structure in horticultural growing media Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Scientific reports Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 9 Issue (down) Pages 9561
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Synthetic fertilizer production is associated with a high environmental footprint, as compounds typically dissolve rapidly leaching emissions to the atmosphere or surface waters. We tested two recovered nutrients with slower release patterns, as promising alternatives for synthetic fertilizers: struvite and a commercially available organic fertilizer. Using these fertilizers as nitrogen source, we conducted a rhizotron experiment to test their effect on plant performance and nutrient recovery in juvenile tomato plants. Plant performance was significantly improved when organic fertilizer was provided, promoting higher shoot biomass. Since the microbial community influences plant nitrogen availability, we characterized the root-associated microbial community structure and functionality. Analyses revealed distinct root microbial community structure when different fertilizers were supplied. However, plant presence significantly increased the similarity of the microbial community over time, regardless of fertilization. Additionally, the presence of the plant significantly reduced the potential ammonia oxidation rates, implying a possible role of the rhizosheath microbiome or nitrification inhibition by the plant. Our results indicate that nitrifying community members are impacted by the type of fertilizer used, while tomato plants influenced the potential ammonia-oxidizing activity of nitrogen-related rhizospheric microbial communities. These novel insights on interactions between recovered fertilizers, plant and associated microbes can contribute to develop sustainable crop production systems.
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  Language Wos 000473418000003 Publication Date 2019-07-02
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  ISSN 2045-2322 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:160582 Serial 8674
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Author De Clippeleir, H.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Courtens, E.N.P.; Jimenez, J.; Wadhawan, T.; Zhang, Q.
  Title Toward energy autarky : carbon redirection coupled with shortcut nitrogen processes Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 129-150 T2 - Shortcut nitrogen removal : nitrite s
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:130470 Serial 8676
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Author Gielis, J.; Ding, Y.; Shi, P.
  Title Towards a geometrical theory of morphology and morphogenesis Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:144548 Serial 8677
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Author Mozo, I.; Lacoste, L.; aussenac, J.; De Cocker, P.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Sperandio, M.; Caligaris, M.; Graveleau, L.; Barillon, B.; Martin Ruel, S.
  Title Towards application of mainstream deammonification on municipal wastewater in warm and cold areas Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 4 p. T2 - World Cities Summit, Singapore Internati
  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:151124 Serial 8678
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Author Mozo, I.; Lacoste, L.; Aussenac, J.; De Cocker, P.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Sperandio, M.; Caligaris, M.; Barillon, B.; Martin Ruel, S.
  Title Towards application of mainstream deammonification on municipal wastewater in warm and cold areas Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 4 p. T2 - WEF/IWA Nutrient Removal and Recovery Co
  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:151136 Serial 8679
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Author Van Winckel, T.; Cools, J.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Joos, P.; Van Meenen, E.; Borregán-Ochando, E.; Van Den Steen, K.; Geerts, R.; Vandermoere, F.; Blust, R.
  Title Towards harmonization of water quality management : a comparison of chemical drinking water and surface water quality standards around the globe Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Journal Of Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal J Environ Manage
  Volume 298 Issue (down) Pages 113447-12
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change
  Abstract Water quality standards (WQS) set the legal definition for safe and desirable water. WQS impose regulatory concentration limits to act as a jurisdiction-specific legislative risk-management tool. Despite its importance in shaping a universal definition of safe, clean water, little information exists with respect to (dis)similarity of chemical WQS worldwide. Therefore, this paper compares chemical WQS for drinking and surface water matrices in eight jurisdictions representing a global geographic distribution: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, the region of Flanders in Belgium, the United States of America, and South Africa. The World Health Organization's list is used as a reference for drinking water standards. Sørensen–Dice indices (SDI) showed little qualitative similarity in the compounds that are regulated in drinking water (median SDI = 40%) and surface water (median SDI = 33%), indicating that the heterogeneity within a matrix is substantial at the level of the standard. Quantitative similarity for matching standards was higher than the qualitative per Kendall correlation (median = 0.73 and 0.58 for drinking water and surface water respectively), yet variance observed within standards remained inexplicably high for organic compounds. Variations in WQS were more pronounced for organic compounds. Most differences cannot be easily explained from a toxicological or risk-based point-of-view. Historical development, ease of measurement, and (toxicological) knowledge gaps on the risk of a vast number of organic compounds are theorized to be the drivers. Therefore, this study argues for a more tailored, risk-based approach in which standards incorporated into water safety plans are dynamically set for compounds that are persistent and could pose a risk for human health and/or aquatic ecosystems. Global variations in WQS should therefore not necessarily be avoided but rather globally harmonized with enough flexibility to ensure a global, up-to-date definition of safe and desirable water everywhere.
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  Language Wos 000700577400005 Publication Date 2021-08-19
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  ISSN 0301-4797 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.01 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.01
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:180765 Serial 8681
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Author Alloul, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
  Title Towards upgrading of wastewater resources to microbial protein : volatile fatty acids impacting growth kinetics and yield of purple bacteria Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 2 p. T2 - 5th IWA Benelux Young Water Professional
  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:151115 Serial 8683
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Author Joos, P.E.; Godoi, A.F.L.; de Jong, R.; de Zeeuw, J.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title Trace analysis of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene isomers in environmental samples by low-pressure gas chromatography-ion trap mass spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 985 Issue (down) Pages 191-196
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Language Wos 000180580400024 Publication Date 2003-02-04
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:40612 Serial 8685
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Author Van Grieken, R.E.; LaBrecque, J.J.
  Title Trace analysis of environmental samples by X-ray emission spectroscopy Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 1985 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 101-183 T2 - Trace analysis : vol. 4 / Lawrence, J
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:117495 Serial 8686
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Author Artaxo, P.; Rabello, M.L.C.; Maenhaut, W.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title Trace elements and individual particle analysis of atmospheric aerosols from the Antarctic peninsula Type A3 Journal article
  Year 1992 Publication Tellus Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 44b Issue (down) Pages 318-334
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:2845 Serial 8689
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Author Costa Dantas, C.; Moura de Amorim, W.; Van 't dack, L.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title Trace elements in the atmospheric aerosols and soils in and around Recife, N.E. Brasil Type A3 Journal article
  Year 1980 Publication Ciencia e cultura Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 32 Issue (down) Pages 1525-1532
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  ISSN 0009-6725 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111434 Serial 8690
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Author Winchester, J.W.; Meinert, D.L.; Nelson, J.W.; Johansson, T.B.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Orsini, C.; Kaufmann, H.C.; Akselsson, R.
  Title Trace metals in the St-Louis aerosol Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 1975 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 385-394 T2 - Nuclear techniques in environmental r
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:117459 Serial 8694
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Author Nguyen, H.L.; Braun, M.; Szaloki, I.; Baeyens, W.; Van Grieken, R.; Leermakers, M.
  Title Tracing the metal pollution history of the Tisza River through the analysis of a sediment depth profile Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Water, air and soil pollution Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 200 Issue (down) Pages 119-132
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The vertical profiles of 20 major and trace metals were investigated along a 180-cm-long sediment core, which was sampled at Kiss-Janosne-Holt Tisza, an oxbow lake located in the upper part of the Tisza River in Hungary. The vertical profiles showed sharp peaks at different depths, reflecting historical pollution events and unusual changes of river water characteristics. Five different groups of metals, containing metals which were strongly correlated and showing a similar behaviour, could be distinguished by factor analysis. Six areas, with variable degrees and types of contamination, were classified in the sediment core with cluster analysis. The most polluted sections were found in the upper 50-cm part (significantly contaminated by Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd and Hg) and the deeper 100120-cm part (characterised by high concentrations of metals associated with mining activities, such as Fe and Mn, as well as Cu, Zn and Pb). In recent years, important pollution events, such as the one which took place in March of 2000, were the reason for pollution of the upper sediment layers, whereas mining activities during the last century were responsible for the pollution of the deeper core sections.
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  Language Wos 000266487700012 Publication Date 2008-10-29
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  ISSN 0049-6979; 1573-2932 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:77257 Serial 8695
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Author Vandekerckhove, T.; Courtens, E.N.P.; Prat, D.; Vilchez-Vargas, R.; Vital, M.; Pieper, D.H.; Meerbergen, K.; Lievens, B.; Boon, N.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
  Title Transitioning from mesophilic to thermophilic nitrification: shaping a niche for archaeal ammonia oxidizers Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2016 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages 9 p. T2 - WEF/IWA Nutrient Removal and Recovery Co
  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:151126 Serial 8697
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Author Subramanian, V.; Van Grieken, R.; Van 't dack, L.
  Title Transport and fractionation of Pb in river sediments from the Indian sub-continent Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1987 Publication Journal of the Geological Society of India Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 30 Issue (down) Pages 217-226
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111506 Serial 8699
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Author Hoornaert, S.; Treiger, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Laane, R.
  Title Trend analysis of the published concentrations of heavy metals in aerosols above the North Sea and the English Channel for the period 1971-1994 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication Environmental reviews Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 7 Issue (down) Pages 191-202
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  ISSN 1181-8700 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:27590 Serial 8700
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Author Han, M.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Al-Omari, A.; Wett, B.; Bott, C.; Murthy, S.; De Clippeleir, H.
  Title Uncoupling the solids retention times of flocs and granules in mainstream deammonification : a screen as effective out-selection tool for nitrite oxidizing bacteria Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Bioresource technology Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 221 Issue (down) Pages 195-204
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract This study focused on a physical separator in the form of a screen to out-select nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) for mainstream sewage treatment. This separation relied on the principle that the NOB prefer to grow in flocs, while anammox bacteria (AnAOB) reside in granules. Two types of screens (vacuum and vibrating) were tested for separating these fractions. The vibrating screen was preferred due to more moderate normal forces and additional tangential forces, better balancing retention efficiency of AnAOB granules (41% of the AnAOB activity) and washout of NOB (92% activity washout). This operation resulted in increased NOB out-selection (AerAOB/NOB ratio of 2.3) and a total nitrogen removal efficiency of 70% at influent COD/N ratio of 1.4. An effluent total nitrogen concentration <10 mg N/L was achieved using this novel approach combining biological selection with physical separation, opening up the path towards energy positive sewage treatment. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000386241000025 Publication Date 2016-09-08
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:138157 Serial 8705
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Author Alvarez-Martin, A.; McHugh, K.; Martin, C.; Kavich, G.; Kaczkowski, R.
  Title Understanding air-tight case environments at the National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian Institution) by SPME-GC-MS analysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Journal Of Cultural Heritage Abbreviated Journal J Cult Herit
  Volume 44 Issue (down) Pages 38-46
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Some volatile organic compounds (VOCs), generated and accumulated in exhibition cases, are capable of inducing degradation in historical artifacts. In this context, it is of special importance to distinguish between VOCs emitted by the construction materials and/or the historical objects, with the ultimate goal of proposing an appropriate mitigation strategy. To pursue this goal, a comprehensive analysis based on solid phase microextraction (SPME) coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) has been optimized. The sampling setup used in this study does not require any modification of the exhibition design, and the testing remained nearly invisible and unobtrusive to museum visitors. This methodology has been applied to an issue encountered at the National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian Institution), where an unpleasant smell was detected in airtight exhibition cases already on display containing sensitive historical objects. The analysis of the volatiles emitted by construction materials allowed for identification of characteristic markers emitted by each material, and the ability to identify their overall contribution in the exhibition case. Via this method, SPME-GC-MS confirmed via the detection of some specific markers that the unpleasant smell was released by one of the construction materials and had accumulated in the exhibition case. In addition, due to the measurements taken in different positions around the exhibition cases, results were useful to point out the range of efficiency of the sorbent material placed in some of the exhibition cases as a first attempt of mitigation technique. (C) 2020 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000560473700004 Publication Date 2020-02-06
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1296-2074 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.1 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.1; 2020 IF: 1.838
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:181927 Serial 8706
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Author Chen, Y.; Wu, Y.; Wang, D.; Li, H.; Wang, Q.; Liu, Y.; Peng, L.; Yang, Q.; Li, X.; Zeng, G.; Chen, Y.
  Title Understanding the mechanisms of how poly aluminium chloride inhibits short-chain fatty acids production from anaerobic fermentation of waste activated sludge Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 334 Issue (down) Pages 1351-1360
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Poly aluminum chloride (PAC) is accumulated in waste activated sludge at high levels. However, details of how PAC affects short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) production from anaerobic sludge fermentation has not been documented. This work therefore aims to fill this knowledge gap by analyzing the impact of PAC on the aggregate of sludge flocs, disruption of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and the bio-processes of hydrolysis, acid-ogenesis, and methanogenesis. The relationship between SCFA production and different aluminum species (i.e., Ala, Alb, and Alc) was also identified by controlling different OH/Al ratio and pH in different fermentation systems. Experimental results showed that with the increase of PAC addition from 0 to 40 mg Al per gram of total suspended solids, SCFA yield decreased from 212.2 to 138.4 mg COD/g volatile suspended solids. Mechanism exploration revealed that PAC benefited the aggregates of sludge flocs and caused more loosely-and tightly-bound extracellular polymeric substances remained in sludge cells. Besides, it was found that the hydrolysis, acidiogenesis, and methanogenesis processes were all inhibited by PAC. Although three types of Al species, i.e., Ala (Al monomers, dimer, and trimer), Alb (Al-13(AlO4Al12(OH)(24)(H2O) 7+ 12), and Alc (Al polymer molecular weight normally larger than 3000 Da), were co-existed in fermentation systems, their impacts on SCFA production were different. No correlation was found between SCFA and Ala, whereas SCFA production decreased with the contents of Alb and Alc. Compared with Alb, Alc was the major contributor to the decreased SCFA production ( R-2 = 0.5132 vs R-2 = 0.98). This is the first report revealing the underlying mechanism of how PAC affects SCFA production and identifying the contribution of different Al species to SCFA inhibition.
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  Language Wos 000418533400135 Publication Date 2017-11-13
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1385-8947; 1873-3212 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:148413 Serial 8708
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Author Mishra, V.K.; Dons, E.; Panis, L.I.; Frijns, E.; van Poppel, M.; Berghmans, P.; Bleux, N.; Wuyts, K.; Samson, R.
  Title Understanding ultrafine particles dynamics within a one km urban grid Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue (down) Pages
  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:88671 Serial 8709
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Author Bencs, L.; Horemans, B.; Buczyńska, A.J.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title Uneven distribution of inorganic pollutants in marine air originating from ocean-going ships Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Environmental pollution Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 222 Issue (down) Pages 226-233
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The distribution of mass, water-soluble inorganic salts and mineral elements of size-segregated aerosols (PM1, PM2.5-1 and PM10-2.5), precursor gaseous pollutants, black carbon, and nanoparticles (10-300 nm size range) at the Southern Bight of the North Sea has been studied. The concentrations of air pollutants peaked over shipping lanes, open-water anchorage areas and frequently navigated waters, due to the presence of mobile emission sources. A considerable decrease in air pollutant levels was seen when diverting from these marine areas towards remote or coastal banks. These findings showed the rapid dispersion of pollutants in the marine air. The nano-aerosol count, originating from ocean-going ships, peaked at lower average aerodynamic diameters (e.g., approximate to 28 nm) than those, observed from low displacement vessels (45-50 nm, e.g., for fishing boats). The average diameter of nano-PM depended also on weather conditions, e.g., it was higher (approximate to 50 nm) in air of higher humidity. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000395360900028 Publication Date 2017-01-06
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0269-7491; 1873-6424 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:142516 Serial 8710
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Author Van Echelpoel, R.; de Jong, M.; Daems, D.; van Espen, P.; De Wael, K.
  Title Unlocking the full potential of voltammetric data analysis : a novel peak recognition approach for (bio)analytical applications Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Talanta Abbreviated Journal Talanta
  Volume 233 Issue (down) Pages 122605
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Bridging the gap between complex signal data output and clear interpretation by non-expert end-users is a major challenge many scientists face when converting their scientific technology into a real-life application. Currently, pattern recognition algorithms are the most frequently encountered signal data interpretation algorithms to close this gap, not in the least because of their straight-forward implementation via convenient software packages. Paradoxically, just because their implementation is so straight-forward, it becomes cumbersome to integrate the expert's domain-specific knowledge. In this work, a novel signal data interpretation approach is presented that uses this domain-specific knowledge as its fundament, thereby fully exploiting the unique expertise of the scientist. The new approach applies data preprocessing in an innovative way that transcends its usual purpose and is easy to translate into a software application. Multiple case studies illustrate the straight-forward application of the novel approach. Ultimately, the approach is highly suited for integration in various (bio)analytical applications that require interpretation of signal data.
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  Language Wos 000668000500108 Publication Date 2021-06-11
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  ISSN 0039-9140; 1873-3573 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.162 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.162
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179417 Serial 8712
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Author Schelles, W.; de Gendt, S.; Maes, K.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title The use of a secondary cathode to analyse solid non-conducting samples with direct current glow discharge mass spectrometry: potential and restrictions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication Fresenius' journal of analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 355 Issue (down) Pages 858-860
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Language Wos A1996UY97500020 Publication Date 2004-03-24
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0937-0633; 1432-1130 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:14654 Serial 8718
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Author de Gendt, S.; Kenis, K.; Mertens, P.W.; Heyns, M.M.; Claes, M.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Bailleul, A.; Knotter, M.; de Bokx, P.K.
  Title Use of grazing emission XRF spectrometry for silicon wafer surface contamination measurements Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 1996 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:14679 Serial 8720
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