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Author Lenaerts, S.; Honoré, M.; Huyberechts, G.; Roggen, J.; Maes, G. doi  openurl
  Title In situ infrared and electrical characterization of tin dioxide gas sensors in nitrogen/oxygen mixtures at temperatures up to 720 K Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue Pages 478-482  
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  Abstract FT-IR spectroscopy and impedance measurements of tin dioxide sensor materials at working temperatures up to 450 °C in atmospheres with varying O2/N2 ratio are used as an in situ probe to study the interactions at the surface of the semiconducting oxide. Every diminution in the oxygen content above the sample induces a broad IR absorption band (X-band) between 2300700 cm−1 with a few small peaks in the 1400850 cm−1 region of the spectrum superimposed on it. The X-band results from the enchanced electron concentration in the bulk of the tin dioxide domain. The fine structure is due to the absorption of several kinds of surface oxygen species associated vibration modes. The porous tin dioxide consists of domains were the outward shell is depleted of electrons by the formation of adsorbed O− species on oxygen surface sites, SO(O− species. In our proposed model for the impedance data this gives rise to a parallel RpCp circuit for the domain boundary characteristics and to an Rs parameter for the intradomain resistance. The evolution of these IR and impedance spectroscopic effects with temperature and oxygen content is used to set up, to confirm and refine a physicochemical operation model of tin dioxide gas sensor. This model consists of a sensitizing reaction sequence in the presence of oxygen and a gas-detection reaction sequence when a reducing gas is present. Based on this model, the principal disadvantages of this type of gas sensor become clear. Every factor that influences the concentration of SO(O−) species, causes a conductance modification. If we can control and direct the nature, the number and the arrangement of the tin dioxide domains, a directed development and improvement of the sensor characteristics is possible.  
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  Language Wos A1994NN90000040 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
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  ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82014 Serial 5962  
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Author Verstraelen, H.; de Baere, K.; Schillemans, W.; Lemmens, L.; Dewil, R.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G. pdf  openurl
  Title In situ study of ballast tank corrosion on ships: part 1 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Materials performance Abbreviated Journal Mater Performance  
  Volume 48 Issue 10 Pages 48-51  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  ISSN 0094-1492 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.149 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 0.149; 2009 IF: 0.124  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:78547 Serial 5963  
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Author Verstraelen, H.; de Baere, K.; Schillemans, W.; Lemmens, L.; Dewil, R.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G. openurl 
  Title In situ study of ballast tank corrosion on ships: part 2 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Materials performance Abbreviated Journal Mater Performance  
  Volume 48 Issue 11 Pages 54-57  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract A study was undertaken to determine causes and effects of corrosion processes in ballast tanks. Part 1 of this article (October 2009 MP) described the data collection. Part 2 describes the development of a corrosion index (CI) derived from the general International Association of Classification Societies corrosion assessment methods. The CI can be used in situ to assess ballast tank corrosion. An average timeline for-corrosion of tanks is presented.  
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  ISSN 0094-1492 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.149 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 0.149; 2009 IF: 0.124  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:79761 Serial 5964  
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Author de Baere, K.; Verstraelen, H.; Lemmens, L.; Lenaerts, S.; Potters, G. openurl 
  Title In situ study of the parameters quantifying the corrosion in ballast tanks and an evaluation of improving alternative Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2011 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract An in situ study of more than 100 ballast tanks of merchant marine vessels looks to the corrosion process in these tanks from another perspective. The developed corrosion model shows major similarities with earlier studies based on laboratory experiments. The field work exposes the influence of ship construction parameters such as land of construction, coating type and the presence of sacrificial anodes on the corrosion process in the ballast tanks. Possible alternatives for vessels constructed with ordinary grade A steel and coated according to IMO PSPC standards are presented, even though further research is required to come to final conclusions.  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:88937 Serial 5965  
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Author Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  openurl
  Title Integration of a photocatalytic coating in a corona discharge unit for plasma assisted catalysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Journal of environmental solutions Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 16-24  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract The combination of a non-thermal plasma with catalysis is considered as a sustainable indoor air purification technology to achieve complete oxidation at reduced energy cost with a longer electrode lifetime. An optimal window of operation for plasma assisted catalysis is found by varying the polarity, the applied voltage, the relative humidity of the gas phase and the configuration of the plasma reactor. The results show that, in general, negative corona discharge can obtain higher nitric oxide (NO) conversion efficiencies compared to positive corona. It is also clear that at higher applied voltages, higher conversion efficiency can be reached. The effect of relative humidity, however, is not found to be significant in the range (0 20.3 %) tested in this work. Additionally, the configuration of the plasma reactor is changed by varying the amount of pins that are attached at the collector electrode. The results show that there is an optimum at 10 pairs of pins to obtain a high conversion efficiency of NO. By applying a coating on the collector electrode of the plasma reactor, it is possible to see the influence of the coating on the performance of the plasma system, which was operating in the previously found optimal window. It stands clear that the use of a plasma assisted catalysis system has high potential as an integrated and sustainable indoor air purification technology.  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:108646 Serial 5966  
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Author Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. openurl 
  Title Plasma assisted catalysis : an efficient and sustainable indoor air purification technology Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2012 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:127490 Serial 5981  
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Author Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  openurl
  Title Plasma catalysis : integration of a photocatalytic coating in a corona discharge unit Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2013 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:127487 Serial 5982  
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Author Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  openurl
  Title Plasmacatalysis : a sustainable and efficient indoor air treatment Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2015 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:127488 Serial 5984  
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Author Potters, G.; Schoeters, G.; Tytgat, T.; Horvath, G.; Ludecke, C.; Cool, P.; Lenaerts, S.; Appels, L.; Dewil, R. openurl 
  Title Pyrolysis kinetics of bamboo material Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2010 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82445 Serial 5987  
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Author Hauchecorne, B.; Tytgat, T.; Terrens, D.; Vanpachtenbeke, F.; Lenaerts, S. openurl 
  Title Reaction chamber for studying a solid-gas interaction : PCT/EP2011/051075 Type Patent
  Year 2011 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords Patent; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:93411 Serial 5988  
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Author Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. openurl 
  Title Study of a TiO2 photocatalytic coating for use in plasma catalysis Type A2 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 78 Issue 1 Pages 227-233  
  Keywords A2 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  ISSN 1379-1176 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:105388 Serial 5991  
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Author Honoré, M.; Lenaerts, S.; Desmet, J.; Huyberechts, G.; Roggen, J. doi  openurl
  Title Synthesis and characterization of tin dioxide powders for the realization of thick-film gas sensors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication Sensors and actuators : B : chemical Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue Pages 621-624  
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  Abstract Semiconductor gas sensors produced with screen-printing techniques and based on home-made tin dioxide inks are presented. The ink consists of home-made tin dioxide powder added to a polymer solution to make it screen printable on 96% alumina substrates. The major work is performed on the preparation and the characterization of pure undoped tin dioxide powder produced by two different synthetic pathways. Inks prepared with powders from each method are consecutively handled in an identical way to obtain gas sensors. The sensor response towards different gases is measured and compared for both types of starting materials.  
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  Language Wos A1994NN90000073 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
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  ISSN 0925-4005 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:82013 Serial 5996  
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Author Verbruggen, S. isbn  openurl
  Title TiO2 gas phase photocatalysis from morphological design to plasmonic enhancement Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2014 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 173 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-90-5728-441-0 Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116937 Serial 5998  
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Author Compernolle, T.; Van Passel, S.; Lebbe, L. doi  openurl
  Title The value of groundwater modeling to support a pump and treat design Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Groundwater monitoring & remediation Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 33 Issue 3 Pages 111-118  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics  
  Abstract A wide range of rules, algorithms, and models are available to design an effective pump and treat remediation system. Often, one refers to the effectiveness of the developed pump and treat system to demonstrate how valuable the use of a groundwater model can be. An economic valuation of the groundwater model is usually missing. This study provides a framework that puts the discussion concerning the use of groundwater models in an economic perspective. It is not only demonstrated that a more effective pump and treat system can be designed using a groundwater model, but also the economic implications of using a groundwater model are calculated. A set of economic decision rules is applied to determine the economic value of a groundwater model. It is shown that investing in a groundwater model can be economically worthwhile. The remediation time is reduced, remediation costs are saved and the property can be sold more early. These benefits outweigh the costs of developing a groundwater model, and hence a positive net benefit (NB) is determined.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2018-03-05  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129867 Serial 6277  
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Author Petitclerc, E.; Welkenhuysen, K.; Van Passel, S.; Piessens, K.; Maes, D.; Compernolle, T. openurl 
  Title Towards geological-economic modelling to improve evaluating policy instruments for geothermal energy : case study for Belgium (Campine Basin) Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication European Geologist Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 43 Issue Pages 10-15  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; Economics; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Deep geothermal energy appears to be currently on the edge of a take-off in Belgium. However, the actual emergence of this technology is subject to developments in legislation and incentives from regional governments. Different risk/return expectations across stages of the investment continuum exist and the financial structures that are employed at each stage may require different types of public support. In this context, the ALPI project aims at developing a geological-economic model to calculate the impact of different policy instruments on development of the Belgian geothermal energy sector. Due to the lack of underground information describing the Campine Basin, economic methods are used to deal with these large geological uncertainties.  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:155239 Serial 6273  
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Author Van Passel, S.; Van Huylenbroeck, G.; Lauwers, L.; Mathijs, E. doi  openurl
  Title Sustainable value assessment of farms using frontier efficiency benchmarks Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Journal Of Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal J Environ Manage  
  Volume 90 Issue 10 Pages 3057-3069  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics  
  Abstract Appropriate assessment of firm sustainability facilitates actor-driven processes towards sustainable development. The methodology in this paper builds further on two proven methodologies for the assessment of sustainability performance: it combines the sustainable value approach with frontier efficiency benchmarks. The sustainable value methodology tries to relate firm performance to the use of different resources. This approach assesses contributions to corporate sustainability by comparing firm resource productivity with the resource productivity of a benchmark, and this for all resources considered. The efficiency is calculated by estimating the production frontier indicating the maximum feasible production possibilities. In this research, the sustainable value approach is combined with efficiency analysis methods to benchmark sustainability assessment. In this way, the production theoretical underpinnings of efficiency analysis enrich the sustainable value approach. The methodology is presented using two different functional forms: the CobbDouglas and the translog functional forms. The simplicity of the CobbDouglas functional form as benchmark is very attractive but it lacks flexibility. The translog functional form is more flexible but has the disadvantage that it requires a lot of data to avoid estimation problems. Using frontier methods for deriving firm specific benchmarks has the advantage that the particular situation of each company is taken into account when assessing sustainability. Finally, we showed that the methodology can be used as an integrative sustainability assessment tool for policy measures.  
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  Language Wos 000269022800013 Publication Date 2009-06-24  
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  ISSN 0301-4797 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.01 Times cited 41 Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 4.01; 2009 IF: 2.367  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136762 Serial 6259  
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Author Compernolle, T.; Van Passel, S.; Lebbe, L.; Vangronsveld, J.; Thewys, T. openurl 
  Title Populieren en hun bacteriën : een sanering hoeft niet altijd duur en ingrijpend te zijn Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Nieuwsbrief milieu & economie Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 24 Issue 5 Pages 15-17  
  Keywords A3 Journal article; Economics  
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:140852 Serial 6237  
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Author Nevens, F.; Dessein, J.; Meul, M.; Rogge, E.; Verbruggen, I.; Mulier, A.; Van Passel, S.; Lepoutre, J.; Hongenaert, M. doi  openurl
  Title 'On tomorrow's grounds' : Flemish agriculture in 2030: a case of participatory translation of sustainability principles into a vision for the future Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Journal Of Cleaner Production Abbreviated Journal J Clean Prod  
  Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 1062-1070  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics  
  Abstract In Flanders (Belgium) there is an obvious lack of clear long-term vision on sustainable development, for society as a whole as well as for the individual sectors of (economic) activity. In this paper we present the first results of a process of vision development for Flemish agriculture, called On tomorrow's grounds. The initiative, taken by Stedula (the Flemish Policy Research Centre for Sustainable Agriculture), shows that discovering core values, stating a concise mission, establishing guiding core principles and working with vivid descriptions of envisaged future systems seem indispensable elements to develop a vision that inspires and mobilizes people and that, eventually, stands a chance of being anchored in the sector's or organisation's culture. The principal method of working of the project was a multi-stakeholder process (MSP) focussed on dialogue. During five extensive stakeholder meetings, representatives of farmers, service industries, food distribution, education, government, research, consumers and NGO's participated in a constructive dialogue on values and mission, principles and two vivid descriptions of envisioned future farms. The concept of the project was welcomed and supported by the Flemish Minister-President and by the Belgian federal state secretary for sustainable development.  
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  Language Wos 000256245800004 Publication Date 2007-08-08  
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  ISSN 0959-6526 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 5.715 Times cited 13 Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 5.715; 2008 IF: 1.362  
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Author Meul, M.; Van Passel, S.; Nevens, F.; Dessein, J.; Rogge, E.; Mulier, A.; Van Hauwermeiren, A. doi  openurl
  Title MOTIFS : a monitoring tool for integrated farm sustainability Type 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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  Language Wos 000256235500018 Publication Date 2008-03-21  
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  ISSN 1774-0746 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.101 Times cited 97 Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 4.101; 2008 IF: 1.649  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136763 Serial 6229  
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Author Van Passel, S.; Nevens, F.; Mathijs, E.; Van Huylenbroeck, G. doi  openurl
  Title Measuring farm sustainability and explaining differences in sustainable efficiency Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Ecological Economics Abbreviated Journal Ecol Econ  
  Volume 62 Issue 1 Pages 149-161  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics  
  Abstract A major objective of European agricultural policy is to have a sustainable and efficient farming sector that is applying environmentally-friendly production methods. Policy makers aim to combine a strong economic performance and a sustainable use of natural resources. Therefore, it is important to measure and to assess farm sustainability. For a large dataset of Flemish dairy farms, a valuation method that is based on the concept of opportunity costs is used to calculate and analyze differences among the sample farms with respect to the creation of sustainable value. But more important than measuring the creation of sustainable value is to analyze differences in sustainable efficiency. Therefore, sustainable efficiency measures are calculated and differences in sustainable efficiency are explained. Using panel data, an effect model captures the determinants of sustainable efficiency of the studied farms. The empirical model shows that, in general, larger farms have a higher sustainable efficiency. Also farmer's age and dependency on support payments proved to be determining characteristics for observed differences in sustainable efficiency.  
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  Language Wos 000246021800015 Publication Date 2006-07-22  
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  ISSN 0921-8009; 1873-6106 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 101 Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2007 IF: 1.549  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136767 Serial 6226  
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Author Soltani, S.; Azadi, H.; Hosseini, S.J.F.; Witlox, F.; Van Passel, S. url  doi
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  Title Marketing innovation in rural small food industries in Iran Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Journal of food products marketing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 21 Issue 5 Pages 533-551  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM); Government and Law  
  Abstract Marketing innovation is essential for small industries to transform products into profit; therefore, understanding its nature and determinants is of utmost importance. This study aimed at understanding marketing innovation and its determinants in the 60 small food industries in the rural areas of Tehran province, Iran. Using a census sampling method, 111 managers of these firms were interviewed. Results showed that the firms performance in marketing innovation is generally weak, and a higher level of radical innovation in marketing is perceived compared to the incremental innovation. Also, a cause-and-effect relationship exists between both product and organizational innovations and marketing innovation. Furthermore, while incremental marketing innovation was negatively influenced by formal R&D unit, product diversification, and the managers years of experience, radical marketing innovation was affected by the capacity of production, product diversification, and managers age and education. The study concluded that in order to boost marketing innovation, innovation should be made also in products and organization. In addition, in order to facilitate the process of marketing innovation, practical and updated training for managers encouraging incremental innovation in marketing, product diversification, and improving R&D activities in the studied firms should be regarded.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2015-09-01  
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  ISSN 1045-4446 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:130144 Serial 6225  
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Author Gebrehiwot, N.T.; Azadi, H.; Taheri, F.; Van Passel, S. url  doi
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  Title How participation in vegetables market affects livelihoods : empirical evidence from Northern Ethiopia Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Journal of international food and agribusiness marketing Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue 2 Pages 107-131  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract 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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  Language Wos Publication Date 2017-12-01  
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  ISSN 0897-4438 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:154141 Serial 6210  
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Author Einhäupl, P.; Krook, J.; Svensson, N.; Van Acker, K.; Van Passel, S. url  isbn
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  Title Enhanced landfill mining at the REMO site : assessing stakeholders' perspectives for implementation Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)  
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  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Enhanced Landfill Mining, February 5-6, 2018, Mechelen, Belgium / Jones, Peter Tom [edit.]; Machiels, Lieven [edit.]  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-90-828259-0-9 Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161512 Serial 6194  
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Author Saviuc, I.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S.; Milis, K. url  doi
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  Title Economic performance of using batteries in European residential microgrids under the net-metering scheme Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Energies Abbreviated Journal Energies  
  Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 165-28  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Decentralized energy production offers an increased share of renewable energy and autonomy compared to the conventional, grid-only solution. However, under the net-metering scheme, the energy losses in batteries translate into financial losses to an investor seeking to move away from grid-only electricity and set up a residential PV+Battery microgrid. Our paper examines a hypothetical support scheme for such a project, designed to balance the economic disadvantage through partially supporting the acquisition of batteries, and thus ensure that the microgrid solution is more attractive than no investment. For this we develop four case studies based on experiments carried out in Greece, Italy, Denmark and Finland. Using the minimization of the Net Present Cost for each project, we compare the PV+Battery solution to the grid-only scenario over 25 years, for a range of electricity prices. The results illustrate first how the success of this project depends on the price of electricity. Second, we find that under current conditions in the respective countries the need for battery support varies between zero in Denmark and 86% in Italy, which reflects how the disadvantages of net metering can only be counterbalanced by either very high electricity price or very high solar resource. Our paper contributes thus to the discussion about the favourable environment for batteries in residential microgrids.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2019-01-04  
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  ISSN 1996-1073 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor 2.262 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 2.262  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:156009 Serial 6189  
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Author De Schepper, E.; Van Passel, S.; Lizin, S.; Vincent, T.; Martin, B.; Gandibleux, X. doi  openurl
  Title Economic and environmental multi-objective optimization to evaluate the impact of Belgian policy on solar power and electric vehicles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Journal of environmental economics and policy Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 5 Issue 1 Pages 1-27  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This research uses multi-objective optimisation to determine the optimal mixture of energy and transportation technologies, while optimising economic and environmental impacts. We demonstrate the added value of using multi-objective mixed integer linear programming (MOMILP) considering economies of scale versus using continuous multi-objective linear programming assuming average cost intervals. This paper uses an improved version to solve MOMILPs exactly. To differentiate optimal solutions with and without subsidies, the impact of policy on the Pareto frontier is assessed. We distinguish between minimising economic life cycle costs (complete rationality) and required investments (bounded rationality). The approach is illustrated using a Belgian company with demands for electricity and transport. Electricity technologies are solar photovoltaics and the grid; transportation includes internal combustion engine vehicles, grid powered battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and solar-powered BEVs. The impact of grid powered BEVs to reduce GHG emissions is limited, yet they are less costly than solar panels to decrease emissions. Current policy measures are found to be properly targeting rational investors who consider life cycle costs, while private (potentially bounded rational) investors often focus on required investments only.  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2015-03-12  
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  ISSN 2160-6544 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:136756 Serial 6186  
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Author Janssens de Bisthoven, L.; Rochette, A.-J.; Verheyen, E.; Akpona, T.J.-D.; Verbist, B.; Vanderhaegen, K.; Naturinda, Z.; Van Passel, S.; Berihun, D.; Munishi, L.; Hugé, J. pdf  doi
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  Title Conserving African biosphere reserves : a workshop on the valuation of ecosystem services in Man and the Biosphere Reserves Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Oryx Abbreviated Journal Oryx  
  Volume 53 Issue 4 Pages 609  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Evolutionary ecology group (EVECO)  
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  Language Wos Publication Date 2019-10-01  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0030-6053; 1365-3008 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor 2.191 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 2.191  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163043 Serial 6172  
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Author Zarafshani, K.; Ghasemi, S.; Houshyar, E.; Ghanbari, R.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. pdf  openurl
  Title Canola adoption enhancement in Western Iran Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Journal Of Agricultural Science And Technology Abbreviated Journal J Agr Sci Tech-Iran  
  Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 47-58  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Canola production is an important alternative for agricultural policy-makers in Iran to reduce dependency on the imported vegetable oils. Nevertheless, the canola planted area is only increasing at a slow pace, indicating a low willingness-to-accept of farmers. The general aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the canola adoption in the Kermanshah Province in Western Iran. Employing stratified random sampling method, 106 farmers from each adopter and non-adopter group were selected. Helping to reach a suitable extensional program, two main categories of variables were defined; i.e. farmers personal characteristics and extension parameters. The analysis of farmers personal characteristics variables revealed that the adopters had larger farms and were younger. The results also show that 80% of the adopters were highly to very highly willing to cultivate canola. Furthermore, a logistic regression model estimated the influence of extensional parameters variables on the canola adoption. According to the regression model, the most effective factors are contact with extension agents and participating in extension classes. As a conclusion, it is suggested that the focus of extension services should be to reduce the distance to agricultural service centers in combination with more contact with extension agents and classes.  
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  ISSN 1680-7073 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor 0.813 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 0.813  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:140684 Serial 6164  
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Author Yao, X. url  openurl
  Title An advanced TEM study on quantification of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in low temperature aged Ni-Ti shape memory alloy Type Doctoral thesis
  Year 2019 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 149 p.  
  Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164987 Serial 6284  
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Author Rezaei, F.; Vanraes, P.; Nikiforov, A.; Morent, R.; De Geyter, N. url  doi
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  Title Applications of plasma-liquid systems : a review Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Materials Abbreviated Journal Materials  
  Volume 12 Issue 17 Pages 2751  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract Plasma-liquid systems have attracted increasing attention in recent years, owing to their high potential in material processing and nanoscience, environmental remediation, sterilization, biomedicine, and food applications. Due to the multidisciplinary character of this scientific field and due to its broad range of established and promising applications, an updated overview is required, addressing the various applications of plasma-liquid systems till now. In the present review, after a brief historical introduction on this important research field, the authors aimed to bring together a wide range of applications of plasma-liquid systems, including nanomaterial processing, water analytical chemistry, water purification, plasma sterilization, plasma medicine, food preservation and agricultural processing, power transformers for high voltage switching, and polymer solution treatment. Although the general understanding of plasma-liquid interactions and their applications has grown significantly in recent decades, it is aimed here to give an updated overview on the possible applications of plasma-liquid systems. This review can be used as a guide for researchers from different fields to gain insight in the history and state-of-the-art of plasma-liquid interactions and to obtain an overview on the acquired knowledge in this field up to now.  
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  Language Wos 000488880300104 Publication Date 2019-08-27  
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  ISSN 1996-1944 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.654 Times cited 4 Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 2.654  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163805 Serial 6285  
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Author Van der Paal, J.; Fridman, G.; Bogaerts, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Ceramide cross-linking leads to pore formation: Potential mechanism behind CAP enhancement of transdermal drug delivery Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Plasma processes and polymers Abbreviated Journal Plasma Process Polym  
  Volume 16 Issue 16 Pages 1900122  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract In recent years, cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has been proposed as a novel method to enhance transdermal drug delivery, while avoiding tissue damage. However, the underlying mechanism for the increasing skin permeability upon CAP treatment is still undefined. We propose a mechanism in which CAP-generated reactive species induce cross-linking of skin lipids, leading to the generation of nanopores, thereby facilitating the permeation of drug molecules. Molecular dynamics simulations support this proposed mechanism. Furthermore, our results indicate that to achieve maximum enhancement of the permeability, the optimal treatment will depend on the exact lipid composition of the skin, as well as on the CAP source used.  
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  Language Wos 000479747500001 Publication Date 2019-07-30  
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  ISSN 1612-8850 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.846 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes (down) Approved Most recent IF: 2.846  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161874 Serial 6287  
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