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Author Darchuk, L.A.; Zaverbna, L.V.; Bebeshko, V.G.; Worobiec, A.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Infrared investigation of hard human teeth tissues exposed to various doses of ionizing radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl accident Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal
Volume 22 Issue 2/3 Pages 105-111
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Language Wos 000256194800004 Publication Date 2012-04-29
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ISSN 0712-4813 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:68796 Serial 8100
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Author Godoi, R.H.M.; Braga, D.M.; Makarovska, Y.; Alfoldy, B.; Carvalho Filho, M.A.S.; Van Grieken, R.; Godoi, A.F.L.
Title Inhable particulate matter from lime industries: chemical composition and deposition in human respiratory tract Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 42 Issue 30 Pages 7027-7033
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Air pollution caused by the lime production industry has become a serious problem with potential effects to human health, especially in developing countries. Colombo is a city included in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba (capital of Parana State) in South Brazil. In Colombo city, a correlation has been shown between the lime production and the number of persons who need respiratory treatment in a local hospital, indicating that the lime industry can cause deleterious health effects in the exposed workers and population. This research was conducted to deal firstly with the characterization of the size distribution and chemical compositions of particles emitted from lime manufacturing and subsequently to assess the deposition rate of inhaled dolomitic lime aerosol particles in the human respiratory tract. The elemental chemical composition and particle size of individual atmospheric particles was quantitatively elucidated, including low-Z components like C, N and 0, as well as higher-Z elements, using automated electron probe microanalysis. Information concerning the bulk composition is provided by energy-dispersive X-ray detection. The majority of the respirable particulate matter identified was composed of aluminosilicates, Ca-Mg oxides, carbon-rich particles, mixtures of organic particles and Ca-Mg carbonates, soot and biogenic particles. In view of the chemical composition and size distribution of the aerosol particles, local deposition efficiencies in the human respiratory system were calculated, revealing the deposition of CaO center dot MgO at extrathoracic, tracheobronchial and pulmonary levels. The results of this study offer evidence to the threat of the fine and coarse particles emitted from dolomite lime manufacturing, allowing policy-makers to better focus their mitigation strategies in an effective way, as well as to the dolomite producers for the purpose of designing and/or implementing improved emission controls.
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Language Wos 000260265300001 Publication Date 2008-07-18
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ISSN 1352-2310 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:70451 Serial 8101
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Author Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Worobiec, A.; Spolnik, Z.; Krata, A.; Deutsch, F.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Investigation of gaseous and particulate air pollutants at the Basilica Saint-Urbain in Troyes, related to the preservation of the medieval stained glass windows Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microchimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume 162 Issue 3/4 Pages 425-432
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Language Wos 000258194900015 Publication Date 2008-02-22
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ISSN 0026-3672; 1436-5073 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:70072 Serial 8122
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Author Kabsch-Korbutowicz, M.; Kozak, A.; Krupińska, B.
Title Ion exchange-ultrafiltration integrated process as a useful method in removing natural organic matter from water Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Environment protection engineering Abbreviated Journal
Volume 34 Issue 2 Pages 79-93
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The experiments conducted are focused on natural organic substances, removal from water in ion-exchange process, ultrafiltration process and ion exchange-ultrafiltration integrated process. The water from the Odra River and model solution were investigated. In treatment processes, various doses of 5 anion-exchange resins as well as polyethersulphone membranes with different cut-offs were used. The efficiency of process was determined by measuring a decrease both in the colour intensity and the UV 254 nm absorbance. The results show that separation efficiency in integrated process depends on resin dose added to water before ultrafiltration and on the membrane cut-off as well. Among the resins tested the most efficient was MIEX (R) resin. The ion-exchange process carried out prior to the ultrafiltration increased, especially for high cut-off membranes, NOM retention and resulted in the decrease of membrane fouling intensity.
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Language Wos 000257186600008 Publication Date
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ISSN 0324-8828 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94633 Serial 8131
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Author Bencs, L.; Ravindra, K.; de Hoog, J.; Rasoazanany, E.O.; Deutsch, F.; Bleux, N.; Berghmans, P.; Roekens, E.; Krata, A.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Mass and ionic composition of atmospheric fine particles over Belgium and their relation with gaseous air pollutants Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of environmental monitoring Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 10 Pages 1148-1157
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Mass, major ionic components (MICs) of PM2.5, and related gaseous pollutants (SO2, NOx, NH3, HNO2, and HNO3) were monitored over six locations of different anthropogenic influence (industrial, urban, suburban, and rural) in Belgium. SO42-, NO3-, NH4+, and Na+ were the primary ions of PM2.5 with averages diurnal concentrations ranging from 0.44.5, 0.37.6, 0.94.9, and 0.41.2 µg m-3, respectively. MICs formed 39% of PM2.5 on an average, but it could reach up to 8098%. The SO2, NO, NO2, HNO2, and HNO3 levels showed high seasonal and site-specific fluctuations. The NH3 levels were similar over all the sites (26 µg m-3), indicating its relation to the evenly distributed animal husbandry activities. The sulfur and nitrogen oxidation ratios for PM2.5 point towards a low-to-moderate formation of secondary sulfate and nitrate aerosols over five cities/towns, but their fairly intensive formation over the rural Wingene. Cluster analysis revealed the association of three groups of compounds in PM2.5: (i) NH4NO3, KNO3; (ii) Na2SO4; and (iii) MgCl2, CaCl2, MgF2, CaF2, corresponding to anthropogenic, sea-salt, and mixed (sea-salt + anthropogenic) aerosols, respectively. The neutralization and cation-to-anion ratios indicate that MICs of PM2.5 appeared mostly as (NH4)2SO4 and NH4NO3 salts. Sea-salt input was maximal during winter reaching up to 12% of PM2.5. The overall average Cl-loss for sea-salt particles of PM2.5 at the six sites varied between 69 and 96% with an average of 87%. Principal component analysis revealed vehicular emission, coal/wood burning and animal farming as the dominating sources for the ionic components of PM2.5.
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Language Wos 000259890100005 Publication Date 2008-10-21
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ISSN 1464-0325; 1464-0333 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:76876 Serial 8206
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Author Deutsch, F.; Vankerkom, J.; Janssen, L.; Janssen, S.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.; Fierens, F.; Dumont, G.; Mensink, C.
Title Modelling concentrations of airborne primary and secondary PM10 and PM2.5 with the BelEUROS-model in Belgium Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Ecological modelling Abbreviated Journal
Volume 217 Issue 3/4 Pages 230-239
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The Eulerian Chemistry-Transport Model BelEUROS was used to calculate the concentrations of airborne PM10 and PM2.5 over Europe. Both primary as well as secondary particulate matter in the respirable size-range was taken into account. Especially PM2.5 aerosols are often formed in the atmosphere from gaseous precursor compounds. Comprehensive computer codes for the calculation of gas phase chemical reactions and thermodynamic equilibria between compounds in the gas-phase and the particulate phase had been implemented into the BelEUROS-model. Calculated concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 are compared to observations, including both the spatial and daily, temporal distribution of particulate matter in Belgium for certain monitoring locations and periods. The concentrations of the secondary compounds ammonium, nitrate and sulfate have also been compared to observed values. BeIEUROS was found to reproduce the observed concentrations rather well. The model was applied to assess the contribution of emissions derived from the sector agriculture in Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, to PM10- and PM2.5-concentrations. The results demonstrate the importance of ammonia emissions in the formation of secondary particulate matter. Hence, future European emission abatement policy should consider more the role of ammonia in the formation of secondary particles
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Language Wos 000259842900004 Publication Date 2008-07-18
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ISSN 0304-3800 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:70073 Serial 8268
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Author Stranger, M.; Krata, A.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Bencs, L.; Deutsch, F.; Worobiec, A.; Naveau, I.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Monitoring of NO2 in the ambient air with passive samplers before and after a road reconstruction event Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microchemical journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 90 Issue 2 Pages 93-98
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations were used to evaluate the air quality before and after the infrastructural change of an important traffic artery in Mortsel, Antwerp (Belgium). During the reconstruction works two pairs of traffic lanes were reduced to one in each direction. Two sampling campaigns were conducted: the first one before the works in 2003 and the second one in 2005, after the road works were finished. Sampling was performed on a weekly base with the use of passive diffusion tubes on the streets, and also indoors in nearby houses. The samples were analyzed by ion chromatography, from which data the NO2 concentrations in air could be calculated. These results were compared with NO2 values from the air monitoring station 42R801 of the Flemish Environment Agency in Borgerhout, Antwerp. On the base of different NO2 concentrations, correlated well with the traffic density, sampling locations were classified into three groups as follows: 1) heavily polluted (heavy traffic); 2) moderately polluted (medium traffic); or 3) less polluted (low traffic density). Sampling sites located further from the road works, enclosed to the group less polluted, showedthe lowestNO2 concentrations. The highestNO2 levelwas found for the locations close to reconstructionworks, which belonged to the group heavily polluted. The contribution of NO2 was at the samelevel before and after the roadworks. During the first campaign it ranged from30±7 µg/m3 to 71±11 µg/m3 and during the second sampling itwas between 36±17 µg/m3 and 73±17 µg/m3. These modernizationworks had no impact on preventing the traffic-related pollutant as NO2 and as a consequence no significant effect on the air quality in the studied region. It has been proven that the impact of traffic on the air quality is unmistakably high and simply reduction of the number of the traffic lanes, intended to discourage the traffic flow, had apparently no environmentally advantageous effect
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Language Wos 000261084200002 Publication Date 2008-04-18
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ISSN 0026-265x; 0026-265x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:71076 Serial 8276
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Author Huyskens, C.; Brauns, E.; van Hoof, E.; de Wever, H.
Title A new method for the evaluation of the reversible and irreversible fouling propensity of MBR mixed liquor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of membrane science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 323 Issue 1 Pages 185-192
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract In this paper, a new fouling measurement method is presented as a pragmatic approach to determine a mixed liquor's fouling propensity. The MBR-VFM (VITO Fouling Measurement) uses a specific measurement protocol consisting of alternating filtration and physical cleaning steps, which enables the calculation of both the reversible and the irreversible fouling resistances. The MBR-VFM principle, set-up and measurement protocol are described as well as the evaluation of the fouling measurement method. Finally, the MBR-VFM was validated by comparing the fouling propensity measured on-line by the MBR-VFM in a lab-scale MBR with the fouling of the MBR membranes themselves. Our experiments indicated that the MBR-VFM can accurately measure fouling and that it can even be detected earlier than can be seen from the on-line filtration data of the lab-scale system itself. Furthermore, the differences measured in reversible and irreversible fouling seemed to be related to the observed impact of physical and chemical cleaning respectively. Therefore, the application of the MBR-VFM as an on-line sensor in an advanced control system, enabling the deployment of the measured fouling data for the control of membrane cleaning, seems feasible and will be tested in the near future.
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Language Wos 000258904600023 Publication Date 2008-06-20
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ISSN 0376-7388 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:88401 Serial 8303
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Author Avigo, D.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Janissek, P.R.; Makarovska, Y.; Krata, A.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Alfoldy, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Godoi, R.H.M.
Title Particulate matter analysis at elementary schools in Curitiba, Brazil Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1459-1468
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700043 Publication Date 2008-03-24
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ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:68797 Serial 8360
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Author Stefaniak, E.A.; Sajó, I.; Alsecz, A.; Worobiec, A.; Máthé, Z.; Török, S.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Recognition of uranium oxides in soil particulate matter by means of ì-Raman spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of nuclear materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 381 Issue Pages 278-283
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Soil samples from an abandoned uranium mine have been investigated in order to determine the molecular phases of uranium compounds. The experiments were carried out with soil particulate matter, collected randomly from the area of the formerly exploited ore. To select the particles rich with uranium, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray attachment (SEM/EDX) was applied first. Afterwards, the particles were relocated and measured by l-Raman spectrometry (MRS). Residues of the main deposit, uraninite UO2, were detected, along with its alteration products. In terms of Raman scattering properties, uranium oxides are quite sensitive to the laser beam wavelength, which results in very specific features of their Raman spectra. In this paper the Raman spectra of uranium oxides of different origin and oxidation states, measured with 514 and 785 nm lasers, are also presented
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Language Wos 000261347800010 Publication Date 2008-09-18
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ISSN 0022-3115 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:71079 Serial 8460
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Author Mihucz, V.G.; Varga, Z.; Tatár, E.; Virág, I.; Van Grieken, R.; Koleszár, Z.; Záray, G.
Title Redistribution of uranium and thorium by soil/plant interaction in a recultivated mining area Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microchemical journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 90 Issue 1 Pages 44-49
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract During the recultivation of the uranium mining area of Kõvágószõlõs (Hungary), the tailings were covered with clay and loess soil layers having a thickness of 30 cm and 100 cm, respectively. In the loess covering layer, acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia), poplars (Populus × albus, Populus × canescens), oak (Quercus pubescens), silver tree (Eleagnus angustifolia) were planted between 1996 and 2004. In order to establish the extent of the uranium and thorium transport from the sludge to the leaves by uptake and translocation processes through roots with a length higher than 1.3 m results in a remarkable redistribution of these pollutants, a gray poplar tree, growing spontaneously in the last uncovered tailing, being selected as reference tree. The U and Th concentrations in the leaves of the above-mentioned trees, in the covering layers as well as in the original sludge were determined by inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry (ICP-SF-MS). Generally, the Th concentration of the soils was about 4 times higher than that of uranium, while uranium concentration was about 10130 times higher than that of thorium in the leaf samples and its concentration ranged from 28 to 1045 ng g− 1, the last value belonging to the poplar tree growing on the last uncovered tailing. In order to assume the mobility and bioavailability of uranium if the dry leaves fall down, the uranium species in the leaves of the poplar tree growing in the uncovered reservoir were determined applying ultrasound-assisted extraction with distilled water and ammonium acetate as well as high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC)-ICP-SF-MS technique. About 20% of total uranium could be extracted in form of uranyl cations and a presumably negatively charged uranium compound. Estimations revealed that the annual increment of U in the soil surface layer due to the dead fallen leaves in case of the investigated gray poplar (Populus × canescens) is about 1.2%.
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Language Wos 000258744000008 Publication Date 2008-03-21
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:70717 Serial 8464
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Author Kabsch-Korbutowicz, M.; Krupinska, B.
Title Removal of natural organic matter from water by using ion-exchange resins Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Przemysl chemiczny T2 – Scientific and Technical Conference on Water and Wastewater Basis for, Environmental Protection (School of Quality Water 2008), MAY 28-30, 2008, Kolobrzeg, POLAND Abbreviated Journal
Volume 87 Issue 5 Pages 473-475
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Four aq. solns. contg. natural peat components and the water from Odra river were treated with 3 anion-exchange resins (2.5 to 15 cm(3) of resin per 1 dm(3) of the sample) for 5-60 min to remove the org. matter. The process efficiency was detd. by UV absorbance (254 nm) and colour intensity measurements. The treatment resulted in discoloration of the solns. A resin with weak alky, was the most efficient. The degree of removal increased with increasing the resin dose and contact time. The presence of inorg. anions in the soins. contributed to a decrease of process effectivity.
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ISSN 0033-2496 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:102617 Serial 8471
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Author van Meel, K.; Worobiec, A.; Stranger, M.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Sample damage during X-ray fluorescence analysis: case study on ammonium salts in atmospheric aerosols Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Journal of environmental monitoring Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue Pages 989-992
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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Language Wos 000258084000030 Publication Date 2008-07-15
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ISSN 1464-0325; 1464-0333 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69669 Serial 8493
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Author Worobiec, A.; Samek, L.; Karaszkiewicz, P.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Stefaniak, E.A.; van Meel, K.; Krata, A.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title A seasonal study of atmospheric conditions influenced by the intensive tourist flow in the Royal Museum of Wawel Castle in Cracow, Poland Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microchemical journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 90 Issue 2 Pages 99-106
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Increasingmass tourismcan generate importantmicroclimatic perturbations and also elevate indoor pollution by the transport of fine particulatematter. The purpose of this researchwas to study the indoor air conditions in the RoyalMuseum ofWawel Castle in Cracow, Poland, displaying amongst other valuable works of art also a unique collection of Flemish tapestries. The investigation involved in the determination of transport and deposition of particulate matter brought in by visitors. The microclimate inside the exhibition rooms was also monitored. Samples of suspended particulateswere collected inside and outside themuseuminwinterand summer2006.On days with intensive tourist visits the concentration of total suspended particulates was significantly higher (i.e., 130 µg/m3 inwinter and 49 µg/m3 in summer) than on those days without tourists (i.e., 73 µg/m3 and 22 µg/m3 in winter and summer, respectively). The concentrations of all investigated elementswere also considerably higher during the tourist flow. This was especially valid for soil dust associated elements (Si, K, Ca, Al, and Ti), with considerably higher levels in summer than winter. This could be linked with much more frequent tourist activity in the summer period. Also, the concentration of Clwasmuch higher inwinter than summer, due to the use of deicing salts on the roads and pavements.
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Language Wos 000261084200003 Publication Date 2008-04-27
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ISSN 0026-265x; 0026-265x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:70988 Serial 8500
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Author Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Stranger, M.; Verlinden, L.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.
Title NO2 verkeersmetingen in Vlaanderen door passieve bemonstering Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir natuurwetenskap en tegnologie Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 4 Pages 266-286
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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ISSN 0254-3486; 2222-4173 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:72494 Serial 8650
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Author Seftel, E.M.; Popovici, E.; Mertens, M.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Van Grieken, R.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
Title SnIV-containing layered double hydroxides as precursors for nano-sized ZnO/SnO2 photocatalysts Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Applied catalysis : B : environmental Abbreviated Journal
Volume 84 Issue 3/4 Pages 699-705
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Sn4+-containing LDH was prepared using the co-precipitation method at constant pH, and characterized using X-ray diffraction, UVvis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and TG/DTG methods. The obtained product was further exposed to different thermal treatments in order to obtain nano-sized coupled ZnO/SnO2 systems with enhanced photocatalytic performances than the ones obtained by mixing the two semiconductor oxides. The formation of a well-defined ZnO/SnO2 system and the crystallite size, fully investigated using XRD, micro-Raman scattering and UVvis DR techniques, were found to be influenced by the nature of the precursors and the calcination temperature. The photocatalytic activity of the ZnO/SnO2 systems, evaluated for the photodegradation of methyl orange (MO) dye, was studied as a function of the initial pH, catalyst loading and the calcination temperature. The metal dispersion supplied by layered structures proved to be an advantage when preparing coupled ZnO/SnO2 systems, the photocatalytic activity being 2.3 times higher comparing with the physical mixtures performances. The maximum photocatalytic activity of the coupled ZnO/SnO2 system having a layered precursor was observed when using neutral pH, at a catalyst loading of 1 g/L calcined at 600 °C for 4 h.
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Language Wos 000261123600046 Publication Date 2008-06-19
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ISSN 0926-3373 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:72020 Serial 8651
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Author Ravindra, K.; Wauters, E.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Variation in particulate PAHs levels and their relation with the transboundary movement of the air masses Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume 396 Issue 2/3 Pages 100-110
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256748900002 Publication Date 2008-04-21
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ISSN 0048-9697; 1879-1026 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:68515 Serial 8734
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Author Berdiyorov, G.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Non commensurate vortex lattices in a composite antidot lattice or dc current Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume 468 Issue 7/10 Pages 809-812
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Language Wos 000257355300070 Publication Date 2008-03-03
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ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70075 Serial 2343
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Author Covaci, L.; Berciu, M.
Title Survival of the Dirac points in rippled graphene Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physical Review Letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 100 Issue 25 Pages 256405
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);
Abstract We study the effects of the rippling of a graphene sheet on quasiparticle dispersion. This is achieved using a generalization to the honeycomb lattice of the momentum average approximation, which is accurate for all coupling strengths and at all energies. We show that even though the position of the Dirac points may move and the Fermi speed can be renormalized significantly, quasiparticles with very long lifetimes survive near the Dirac points even for very strong couplings.
Address Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z1
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Editor
Language English Wos 000257230500047 Publication Date 2008-06-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 15 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2008 IF: 7.180
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 4010
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Author Marchand, D.; Covaci, L.; Berciu, M.; Franz, M.
Title Giant proximity effect in a phase-fluctuating superconductor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physical Review Letters Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev Lett
Volume 101 Issue 9 Pages 097004
Keywords A1 Journal article
Abstract When a tunneling barrier between two superconductors is formed by a normal material that would be a superconductor in the absence of phase fluctuations, the resulting Josephson effect can undergo an enormous enhancement. We establish this novel proximity effect by a general argument as well as a numerical simulation and argue that it may underlie recent experimental observations of the giant proximity effect between two cuprate superconductors separated by a barrier made of the same material rendered normal by severe underdoping.
Address Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z1
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Editor
Language English Wos 000259195800055 Publication Date 2008-08-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9007 ISBN Additional Links
Impact Factor 8.462 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 8.462; 2008 IF: 7.180
Call Number UA @ lucian @ Serial 4433
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Author Sudheendra, L.; Moshnyaga, V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Gehrke, K.; Belenciuc, A.; Shapoval, O.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Samwer, K.
Title A-site ordering and stripe phases in manganite films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physica: B : condensed matter T2 – International Conference on Strongly Correlated Electron Systems (SCES, 2007), MAY 13-18, 2007, Houston, TX Abbreviated Journal Physica B
Volume 403 Issue 5-9 Pages 1645-1646
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Insulating and metallic stripes above and below the Curie temperature, T-C, respectively, were observed by a high-resolution scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and/or spectroscopy (STS) in A-site ordered and macroscopically strain free epitaxial La0.75Ca0.25MnO3 film grown on MgO substrate. The “insulating” stripes were found to be incommensurable to the lattice and aligned along (110) direction. Metallic stripes were commensurable with periodicity 2a(p)similar to 0.8 nm and aligned parallel to the crystallographic a/b-axis. Formation of these stripes involves competing charge, orbital, and lattice orders and is an outcome of an overlapping of electron wave functions mediated by the local lattice-strain distribution, existed even in A-site ordered film due to the difference in cation radii of La and Ca. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000254689900330 Publication Date 2007-11-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-4526; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.386 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.386; 2008 IF: 0.822
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104031 Serial 26
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Author Bertoni, G.; Verbeeck, J.
Title Accuracy and precision in model based EELS quantification Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 108 Issue 8 Pages 782-790
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We present results on model based quantification of electron energy loss spectra (EELS), focusing on the factors that influence accuracy and precision in determining chemical concentrations. Several sources of systematical errors are investigated. The spectrometer entrance aperture determines the collection angle, and the effects of its position with respect to the transmitted beam are investigated, taking into account the diffraction by the crystal structure. The effect of the orientation of the sample is tested experimentally and theoretically on SrTiO3, and finally, a simulated experiment on c-BN at different thicknesses confirms the superior results of the model based method with respect to the conventional method. A test on a set of experimental reference compounds is presented, showing that remarkably good accuracy can be obtained. Recommendations are given to achieve high accuracy and precision in practice. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000258241900010 Publication Date 2008-02-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 44 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2008 IF: 2.629
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70550UA @ admin @ c:irua:70550 Serial 42
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Author Bending, S.; Neal, J.S.; Milošević, M.V.; Potenza, A.; Emeterio, L.S.; Marrows, C.H.
Title Competing symmetries in superconducting vortex-antivortex “molecular crystals” Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume 468 Issue 7-10 Pages 518-522
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000257355300006 Publication Date 2008-03-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2008 IF: 0.740
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70069 Serial 436
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Author Ribbens, S.; Meynen, V.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Ke, X.; Mertens, M.; Maes, B.U.W.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.
Title Development of photocatalytic efficient Ti-based nanotubes and nanoribbons by conventional and microwave assisted synthesis strategies Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
Volume 114 Issue 1/3 Pages 401-409
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
Abstract Titanate nanotubes were prepared via a hydrothermal treatment of TiO2 powders (Riedel De Haen) in a basic solution. Morphology and structure of the prepared samples were characterized by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), XRD, FT-Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen sorption and DSC. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated by photocatalytic oxidation of rhodamine 6G. Trititanate nanotubes (TTNT) with inner pore diameters between 4 and 4.2 nm and surface areas up till 360 m(2)/g could be synthesized. The synthesis route was modified by introduction of a calcination step, by applying a lower hydrothermal temperature and microwave irradiation in order to increase the photocatalytic activity of the porous photoactive nanotubular materials. Calcination and a softer hydrothermal treatment led to the formation of anatase without affecting the surface area and nanotubular shape of the samples. In this way, the photocatalytic activity of the original trititanate nanotubes could be significantly increased. By making use of microwave assisted synthesis, the photocatalytic activity call also be increased due to the presence of anatase. However, by applying microwave synthesis, a different structure was obtained, nanoribbons (NR) instead of nanotubcs, resulting in a decrease in surface area and porosity.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000258432100040 Publication Date 2008-02-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 47 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Crp (Ua) Approved Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69696 Serial 683
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Author Rosenauer, A.; Schowalter, M.; Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.
Title An emission-potential multislice approximation to simulate thermal diffuse scattering in high-resolution transmission electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 108 Issue 12 Pages 1504-1513
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Thermal diffuse scattered electrons significantly contribute to high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images. Their intensity adds to the background and is peaked at positions of atomic columns. In this paper we suggest an approximation to simulate intensity of thermal diffuse scattered electrons in plane-wave illumination transmission electron microscopy using an emission-potential multislice algorithm which is computationally less intensive than the frozen lattice approximation or the mutual intensity approach. Intensity patterns are computed for Au and InSb for different crystal orientations. These results are compared with intensities from the frozen lattice approximation based on uncorrelated vibration of atoms as well as with the frozen phonon approximation for Au. The frozen phonon method uses a detailed phonon model based on force constants we computed by a density functional theory approach. The comparison shows that our suggested emission-potential method is in close agreement with both the frozen lattice and the frozen phonon approximations.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000260808300002 Publication Date 2008-04-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2008 IF: 2.629
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72919 Serial 1033
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Author Nogaret, A.; Samardak, A.; Peeters, F.
Title High harmonic generation from spin resonance fluorescence Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures Abbreviated Journal Physica E
Volume 40 Issue 5 Pages 1223-1225
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Publisher North-Holland Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000254646400085 Publication Date 2007-09-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1386-9477; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.221 Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.221; 2008 IF: 1.230
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69625 Serial 1434
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Author Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Nikolaev, I.V.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Local structure of perovskite-based “Pb2Fe2O5 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Solid state sciences Abbreviated Journal Solid State Sci
Volume 10 Issue 4 Pages 382-389
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000256200200003 Publication Date 2008-01-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1293-2558; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.811 Times cited 29 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.811; 2008 IF: 1.742
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:69289 Serial 1832
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Author Croitoru, M.D.; van Dyck, D.; Liu, Y.Z.; Zhang, Z.
Title Measurement of specimen thickness by phase change determination in TEM Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy
Volume 108 Issue 12 Pages 1616-1622
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract A non-destructive method for measuring the thickness of thin amorphous films composed of light elements has been developed. The method employs the statistics of the phase of the electron exit wave function. The accuracy of this method has been checked numerically by the multislice method and compared with that based on the mean inner potential.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000260808300016 Publication Date 2008-06-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2008 IF: 2.629
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75643 Serial 1961
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Author Liu, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Mertens, M.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vansant, E.F.
Title The merging of silica-surfactant microspheres under hydrothermal conditions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials Abbreviated Journal Micropor Mesopor Mat
Volume 116 Issue Pages 141-146
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
Abstract Post-synthesis hydrothermal treatments have been used to improve the quality of MCM-41 materials. In our latest work, merging of surfactant-containing silica microspheres during the hydrothermal treatments was observed. Mechanistic insights and the different stages that are involved in the merging process can be summarized as follows. First, the surfaces of the starting microspheres open up due to the dissolution of silica. Then the dissolved silica species provide mass source for the formation of particle necks connecting two neighboring microspheres. Gradually, surfaces of the starting microspheres are flattened to meet the needs of further growth of the necks. Finally, some chain-like highly-ordered mesoporous structures up to several micrometers are formed. The observed merging of the surfactant-containing microspheres is a re-assembling process, which is under the control of electrostatic force between the dissolved silica species and the surfactant cations. The occluded surfactant cations in the precursor spheres play important roles in the merging process.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000261133600021 Publication Date 2008-04-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1387-1811; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.615 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes Fwo; Goa Approved Most recent IF: 3.615; 2008 IF: 2.555
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72021 Serial 1997
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Author Solís, C.; Rossell, M.D.; Garcia, G.; Figueras, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Santiso, J.
Title Microstructure and high temperature transport properties of high quality epitaxial SrFeO3-\delta films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication Solid state ionics Abbreviated Journal Solid State Ionics
Volume 179 Issue 35/36 Pages 1996-1999
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report the high temperature electronic transport properties of SrFeO3 − ä epitaxial thin films obtained by pulsed laser deposition on NdGaO3(110) substrates. The films show total conductivity higher than the bulk material and apparent activation energy of about 0.12 eV in O2, lower than reported values for SrFeO3 − ä films. The conductivity dependence with oxygen partial pressure shows a power dependence with an exponent close to + 1/4, in agreement with expected point defect equilibrium. For a given oxygen partial pressure, the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) shows a low positive value of about 1.52.5 10− 3 K− 1, which is still suitable for resistive oxygen sensing applications. The transport properties of the films are discussed in view of their particular microstructure.
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Publisher Place of Publication (up) Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000261904800007 Publication Date 2008-07-19
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0167-2738; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.354 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes Iap V-1 Approved Most recent IF: 2.354; 2008 IF: 2.425
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75907 Serial 2053
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