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| Author |
Dominiczak, M.; Ruyter, A.; Limelette, P.; Monot-Laffez, I.; Giovannelli, F.; Rossell, M.D.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Relaxation phenomena at the metal-to-insulator transition in La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystals |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Solid state communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Commun |
| Volume |
148 |
Issue |
7/8 |
Pages |
340-344 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The time dependence of the resistance RAC of a La0.8Sr0.2MnO3 single crystal has been investigated in the vicinity of the metal-to-insulator transition temperature. We used local probe microscopy to show the existence, at room temperature, of coexisting clusters of micrometer size. Our analysis shows that relaxation effects can be described with a simple exponential contribution using a random resistor-network, based on phase separation between insulating and metallic domains. Our results clearly prove the existence of a percolation threshold over which no percolation path exists. Moreover, these results highlight the significant role of the remanent magnetization. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000260907800020 |
Publication Date  |
2008-09-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0038-1098; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.554 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.554; 2008 IF: 1.557 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75637 |
Serial |
2863 |
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| Author |
Ludu, A. |
| Title |
Fiber bundle description of flow and nonlinear hydrodynamics on circles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of nonlinear mathematical physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Nonlinear Math Phy |
| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
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Pages |
157-170 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We introduce a differential geometry description of the path lines, stream lines and particles contours in hydrodynamics. We present a generalized form of a Korteweg-de Vries type of equation for the exterior of a circle. Nonlinearities from the boundary conditions, surface tension and the Euler equations are taken into account, but the flow is considered inviscid and irrotational. For the circular case we describe the traveling waves shapes, solitons and the particles trajectories. |
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000263517200012 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-05 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1402-9251;1776-0852; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
0.986 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 0.986; 2008 IF: 0.760 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94603 |
Serial |
1189 |
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| Author |
Kálmán, O.; Földi, P.; Benedict, M.G.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Magnetoconductance of rectangular arrays of quantum rings |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
125306-125306,10 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Electron transport through multiterminal rectangular arrays of quantum rings is studied in the presence of Rashba-type spin-orbit interaction (SOI) and of a perpendicular magnetic field. Using the analytic expressions for the transmission and reflection coefficients for single rings we obtain the conductance through such arrays as a function of the SOI strength, of the magnetic flux, and of the wave vector k of the incident electron. Due to destructive or constructive spin interferences caused by the SOI, the array can be totally opaque for certain ranges of k, while there are parameter values where it is completely transparent. Spin resolved transmission probabilities show nontrivial spin transformations at the outputs of the arrays. When pointlike random scattering centers are placed between the rings, the Aharonov-Bohm peaks split, and an oscillatory behavior of the conductance emerges as a function of the SOI strength. |
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Wos |
000259691500047 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-05 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
31 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94598 |
Serial |
1913 |
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Nowak, M.P.; Szafran, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Manipulation of two-electron states by the electric field in stacked self-assembled dots |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
39 |
Pages |
395225,1-395225,14 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
A pair of electrons in vertically stacked self-assembled quantum dots is studied and the singlettriplet energy splitting is calculated in an external electric field using the configuration-interaction method. We show that for double quantum dots the dependence of the singlet energy levels on the electric field involves multiple avoided crossings of three energy levels. The exchange interaction, i.e., the energy difference of the lowest triplet and lowest singlet states, can be tuned by an electric field in a wide range of several tens of meV. For electric fields exceeding a threshold value the exchange interaction becomes a linear function of the field when the two electrons in the singlet state start to occupy the same dot. We also consider non-symmetric confinement, non-perfectly aligned dots, in horizontal as well as vertical field orientation. In a stack of three vertically coupled dots the depth of the confinement in the central dot can be used to enhance the exchange interaction. For a deeper central dot the dependence of the exchange interaction on the electric field is anomalousit initially decreases when the field is applied in both directions parallel and antiparallel to the axis of the stack. Such a behavior is never observed for a pair of quantum dots. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000259034200032 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-05 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0953-8984;1361-648X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.649; 2008 IF: 1.900 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76592 |
Serial |
1940 |
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Nowak, D.; Florek, M.; Nowak, J.; Kwiatek, W.; Lekki, J.; Chevallier, P.; Hacura, A.; Wrzalik, R.; Ben-Nissan, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Kuczumow, A. |
| Title |
Morphology and the chemical make-up of the inorganic components of black corals |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
29 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
1029-1038 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Black corals (Cnidaria, Antipatharia) from three different sources were investigated with the aim of detecting inorganic components and their morphology. In general, the skeleton of black corals was composed of the chitin fibrils admixed with peptides and the chitin presence was confirmed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR) and microRaman Microscopy, the latter giving the opportunity of tracing single fibrils and their location. The composition and concentrations of the inorganic components of the black corals were measured, using a scanning electron microprobe and micro-Particle Induced X-ray Emission (µ-PIXE). The application of such instruments enabled the estimation of the constituent distributions in a microscale. The mapping option was the most useful technique of making analyses in these studies, just to reveal the composition of chamber-like cells. Analysis of the morphology and microstructure showed that there were three distinct regions within the coral: a core and the cells encircled with adjacent interface gluing strips. The majority of the elements analyzed were selectively distributed and segregated in a striking way in mentioned distinctive zones of the skeleton and it was detected for the first time. The core area was characterized by the relatively elevated concentrations of Ca. The measurements gave extremely clear images of the distribution of particular elements in the skeletal tissue, with I, Ca, K and Fe much more concentrated in the gluing zones, while C, N, Na and Mg present in the interiors of particular skeletal cells. The distribution of some elements (Mg, Fe) and some compounds (chitin) and functional groups (SS, CI) allows differentiating the biological and mechanical functions of particular fragments of the rods. The kinds of elements and their concentrations measured were essentially in compliance with rare data available in the literature. The Raman technique gave the additional qualitative information about the structure of gluing zone and the chitin fibrils and surrounding matrix inside the cell interior. |
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Wos |
000266520400065 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-10 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0928-4931 |
ISBN |
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| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:76024 |
Serial |
8284 |
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van Oers, C.J.; Stevens, W.J.J.; Bruijn, E.; Mertens, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P. |
| Title |
Formation of a combined micro- and mesoporous material using zeolite Beta nanoparticles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microporous and mesoporous materials: zeolites, clays, carbons and related materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micropor Mesopor Mat |
| Volume |
120 |
Issue |
1/2 |
Pages |
29-34 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) |
| Abstract |
Composite micro- and mesoporous materials are synthesized using zeolite Beta nanoparticles without the need for a structure directing agent to form the mesopores. This leads to important ecological and economical advantages. The influence of the way of cooling the aged nanoparticles solution on the formation of the composite materials has been studied. The materials have been characterized towards porosity by N2-sorption, towards zeolitic properties by TGA, DRIFT, XRD and TEM, towards aluminium content by EPMA. All prepared structures possess zeolitic properties. However, the method of cooling down of the aged seeds leads to differences in the porosity and intensity of the zeolitic characteristics. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000264619200006 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-12 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1387-1811; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.615 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Crp; Sfr Ua |
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Most recent IF: 3.615; 2009 IF: 2.652 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74950 |
Serial |
1254 |
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Gillie, L.J.; Hadermann, J.; Hervieu, M.; Maignan, A.; Martin, C. |
| Title |
Oxygen vacancy ordering in the double-layered Ruddlesden-Popper cobaltite Sm2BaCo2O7-\delta |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
6231-6237 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A new oxygen-deficient Ruddlesden−Popper (RP) cobaltite Sm2BaCo2O7−δ (δ ≈ 1.0) has been synthesized and the crystal structure elucidated by Rietveld analysis of X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) data and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The phase crystallizes in a primitive orthorhombic unit cell, with lattice parameters a = 5.4371(4) Å; b = 5.4405(4) Å and c = 19.8629(6) Å, and space group Pnnm. Contrary to other oxygen-deficient cobalt RP phases, the oxygen vacancies are located in the equatorial positions of the [CoO] layers to give an intralayer structure similar to Sr2Mn2O5, which is not usually observed for cobalt-containing materials. The Sm3+ and Ba2+ cations show a strong preference for distinct sites, with the majority of the larger Ba2+ cations situated in the perovskite block layers and Sm3+ cations predominantly in the rock salt layers. Magnetic susceptibility data demonstrate the strong antiferromagnetic (AFM) character of Sm2BaCo2O7−δ. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000259871500038 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-13 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
7 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72946 |
Serial |
2548 |
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Munarin, F.F.; Ferreira, W.P.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Ground state and normal-mode spectra of a two-dimensional system of dipole particles confined in a parabolic trap |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : E : statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev E |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
3 Part 1 |
Pages |
031405-31412 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
The ordered configurations of a monolayer of interacting magnetic dipoles confined in a circular parabolic potential are investigated as a function of the dipole moment of the particles. Despite the circular confinement, we find very asymmetric ordered structures like chains and Y-shaped configurations when a magnetic field is applied parallel to the plane of the particles. The normal-mode spectrum of the particles and its dependence on the magnetic field and the strength of the dipole moment of the particles are studied. The vibrational and rotational modes of the spectrum, which are associated with the stability of the system, are investigated in detail. The number of particles is varied and we found different ordering of the particles for different values of the dipole moment and the magnetic field. A ring structure with a large number of particles is observed for high values of the dipole moment of the particles. |
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American Institute of Physics |
Place of Publication |
Woodbury (NY) |
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000259682700057 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-18 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.366; 2008 IF: 2.508 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103084 |
Serial |
1382 |
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Zhao, H.J.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M.; Oboznov, V.; Dubonos, S.V.; Grigorieva, I.V. |
| Title |
Vortex states in mesoscopic superconducting squares: formation of vortex shells |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
104517 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We analyze theoretically and experimentally vortex configurations in mesoscopic superconducting squares. Our theoretical approach is based on the analytical solution of the London equation using Green's-function method. The potential-energy landscape found for each vortex configuration is then used in Langevin-type molecular-dynamics simulations to obtain stable vortex configurations. Metastable states and transitions between them and the ground state are analyzed. We present our results of the first direct visualization of vortex patterns in micrometer-sized Nb squares, using the Bitter decoration technique. We show that the filling rules for vortices in squares with increasing applied magnetic field can be formulated, although in a different manner than in disks, in terms of formation of vortex “shells”. |
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000259690400093 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-18 |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
39 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102608 |
Serial |
3890 |
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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 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Journal of nuclear materials |
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381 |
Issue |
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Pages |
278-283 |
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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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000261347800010 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-18 |
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0022-3115 |
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Times cited |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:71079 |
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8460 |
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Alexandrov, A.L.; Schweigert, I.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
A non-Maxwellian kinetic approach for charging of dust particles in discharge plasmas |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
New journal of physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J Phys |
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10 |
Issue |
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Pages |
093025,1-093025,12 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Nanoparticle charging in a capacitively coupled radio frequency discharge in argon is studied using a particle in cell Monte Carlo collisions method. The plasma parameters and dust potential were calculated self-consistently for different unmovable dust profiles. A new method for definition of the dust floating potential is proposed, based on the information about electron and ion energy distribution functions, obtained during the kinetic simulations. This approach provides an accurate balance of the electron and ion currents on the dust particle surface and allows us to precisely calculate the dust floating potential. A comparison of the obtained floating potentials with the results of the traditional orbital motion limit (OML) theory shows that in the presence of the ion resonant charge exchange collisions, even when the OML approximation is valid, its results are correct only in the region of a weak electric field, where the ion drift velocity is much smaller than the thermal one. With increasing ion drift velocity, the absolute value of the calculated dust potential becomes significantly smaller than the theory predicts. This is explained by a non-Maxwellian shape of the ion energy distribution function for the case of fast ion drift. |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
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Wos |
000259615700004 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-24 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1367-2630; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.786 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.786; 2008 IF: 3.440 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76519 |
Serial |
2348 |
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Stranger, M.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Characterization of indoor air quality in primary schools in Antwerp, Belgium |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Indoor air: international journal of indoor quality and climate |
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18 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
454-463 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The indoor air quality of 27 primary schools located in the city centre and suburbs of Antwerp, Belgium, was assessed. The primary aim was to obtain correlations between the various pollutant levels. Indoor:outdoor ratios and the building and classroom characteristics of each school were investigated. This paper presents results on indoor and local outdoor PM2.5 mass concentrations, its elemental composition in terms of K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br, Pb, Al, Si, S, and Cl, and its black smoke content. In addition, indoor and local outdoor levels of the gases NO2, SO2, O3, and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene isomers) were determined. Black smoke, NO2, SO2 and O3, occurred at indoor:outdoor ratios below unity, indicating their significant outdoor sources. No linear correlation was established between indoor and outdoor levels for PM2.5 mass concentrations and BTEX; their indoor:outdoor ratios exceeded unity except for benzene. Classroom PM2.5 occurred with a different elemental composition than local outdoor PM2.5. The re-suspension of dust because of room occupation is probably the main contributor for the I/O ratios higher than 1 reported for elements typically constituting dust particles. Finally, increased benzene concentrations were reported for classrooms located at the lower levels. |
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Wos |
000261063100004 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-24 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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0905-6947 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:72490 |
Serial |
7629 |
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Lepoittevin, C.; Malo, S.; Nguyen, N.; Hebert, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M. |
| Title |
A layered iron-rich 2234-type with a mixed valence of iron: the ferrimagnetic Tl-doped Fe2(Sr2-\varepsilonTl\varepsilon)Sr3Fe4O14.65 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
| Volume |
20 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
6468-6476 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A new Tl-doped strontium ferrite Fe2(Sr2-Tl)Sr3Fe4O14.65, with an original structure, has been synthesized and structurally characterized by powder X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The TGA and Mssbauer studies evidence a mixed valence of iron. The structure exhibits a commensurate modulation, with a F-type subcell a ≈ b ≈ 5.4 Å (≈ ap√2), c ≈ 42 Å with a modulation vector q = αa* with α = 0.4. The supercell parameters have been refined as a= 27.1101(8) Å, b= 5.5187(2) Å and c= 42.0513(9) Å, in the space group Fmmm. The electron diffraction and electron microscopy data of this novel ferrite show that it can be described as a FeTl-2234-type structure corresponding to the intergrowth of a quadruple perovskite slice [(SrFeO2.8)4], with a complex rock salt related slice [Fe2(Sr2-Tl)O3.4]∞, built up of one double iron layer [Fe2O2.4] sandwiched between two [SrO] layers. The HRTEM images show that the oxygen atoms and vacancies are randomly distributed in the perovskite layers while the HAADF STEM images evidence the absence of Tl segregation in the matrix. Fe2(Sr2-Tl)Sr3Fe4O14.65 exhibits a very large value of χ (11emu/mol) at 5 K, which remains large at 400 K; the M(H) loop presents a shape characteristic of ferrimagnetism, with a large coercive field of 0.3 T. The value of magnetization saturates at 400 K at 0.68 μB/Fe. At 10 K, the value of magnetization reaches a maximum of 2 μB/Fe. The resistivity presents a semiconducting-like behavior, with ρ 800 Ω·cm at 300 K. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000260254400030 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76671 |
Serial |
1804 |
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| Author |
Mao, D.; van de Weghe, H.; Lookman, R.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L. |
| Title |
Resolving the unresolved complex mixture in motor oils using high-performance liquid chromatography followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Fuel |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
88 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
312-318 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) was used for detailed group-type characterization of hydrocarbons present in motor oils. With conventional GC, motor oil is not well separated due to its complexity, resulting in a hump in the chromatogram: the unresolved complex mixture (UCM). With HPLC-GC×GC, motor oil hydrocarbons can be quantitatively separated into four major groups: alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes and aromatics. Each group can be further separated and divided by ring number or carbon number. Three selected motor oil samples were characterized by HPLC-GC×GC including two conventional motor oils and a synthetic motor oil. Using a proprietary silver-modified HPLC column, the aromatic components in motor oils were baseline separated from the aliphatic UCM and were then further separated by GC×GC based on their aromatic ring numbers. Accordingly, the aliphatic components were separated by GC×GC based on their saturated ring numbers. This paper illustrates the capabilities of HPLC-GC×GC for reliable and detailed quantitative group-type characterization of hydrocarbons present in motor oils. |
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000262129000011 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-27 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0016-2361 |
ISBN |
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| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:75748 |
Serial |
8474 |
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| Author |
Verberck, B.; Heresanu, V.; Rouziere, S.; Cambedouzou, J.; Launois, P.; Kovats, E.; Pekker, S.; Vliegenthart, G.A.; Michel, K.H.; Gompper, G. |
| Title |
Fullerene-cubane : X-ray scattering experiments and Monte Carlo simulations |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Fullerenes, nanotubes, and carbon nanostructures
T2 – 8th Biennial International Workshop on Fullerenes and Atomic Clusters, (IWFAC 2007), JUL 02-06, 2007, St Petersburg, RUSSIA |
Abbreviated Journal |
Fuller Nanotub Car N |
| Volume |
16 |
Issue |
5-6 |
Pages |
293-300 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We report single-crystal X-ray diffuse scattering measurements on C-60.C8H8 fullerene-cubane showing that the C-60 molecules are orientationally disordered at 300 and 150K and get ordered at low temperatures. Monte Carlo simulations provide further insight in the orientational behavior of both C-60 and C8H8 molecules; low-temperature molecular orientations are predicted. |
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Wos |
000259645200003 |
Publication Date |
2008-09-28 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1536-383X;1536-4046; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.35 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.35; 2008 IF: 0.680 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102640 |
Serial |
1295 |
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| Author |
Connolly, M.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J.; Tamegai, T. |
| Title |
Magneto-optical imaging of flux penetration into arrays of Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8 microdisks |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
78 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
132501,1-132501,4 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We have used differential magneto-optical (MO) imaging to investigate the mixed state of superconducting Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+ (BSCCO) microdisks fabricated on a single-crystal sample. MO difference images of the stray field distribution over a range of out-of-plane fields allow us to distinguish between flux that is penetrating the disks and that entering the underlying BSCCO platelet. We find that flux preferentially flows along linear defects into the interstitial platelet regions up to a characteristic field Hp, above which flux enters the disks. We identify this as the field of first penetration of pancake vortices over the Bean-Livingston barrier around the disks, where Hp(T) at intermediate temperatures is well described by an exponentially decaying function with a characteristic temperature T0=19 K. At a given temperature, a minority of the disks exhibit a lower penetration field and we correlate the location of these disks with the linear defects in the BSCCO crystal. |
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Place of Publication |
Lancaster, Pa |
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Wos |
000260574200018 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-01 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2008 IF: 3.322 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75658 |
Serial |
1901 |
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| Author |
Bultinck, E.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
The effect of the magnetic field strength on the sheath region of a dc magnetron discharge |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of physics: D: applied physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys D Appl Phys |
| Volume |
41 |
Issue |
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Pages |
202007,1-5 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
A 2d3v particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collisions model was applied to study the influence of the magnetic field strength on the cathode sheath region of a direct current (dc) magnetron discharge. When applying a magnetic field of 520-730 G, the cathode sheath width decreases with magnetic field strength, whereas, if a stronger magnetic field is applied (i. e. from 730 to 2600 G), the sheath width increases. This is explained by studying the structure of the sheath in different magnetic field strengths in terms of the electron and ion densities. The consequences of sheath structure on the sputter deposition process are also investigated. It is found that the magnetic field strength can control the erosion profile and the sputter rate. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000260131700007 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-02 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0022-3727;1361-6463; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.588 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.588; 2008 IF: 2.104 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70630 |
Serial |
847 |
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Martín, A.; Bordel, N.; Pereiro, R.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Monte Carlo analysis of the electron thermalization process in the afterglow of a microsecond dc pulsed glow discharge |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Spectrochim Acta B |
| Volume |
63 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1274-1282 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
A Monte Carlo model is utilized for studying the behavior of electrons in the afterglow of an analytical microsecond dc pulsed glow discharge. This model uses several quantities as input data, such as electric field and potential, ion flux at the cathode, the fast argon ion and atom impact ionization rates, slow electron density, the electrical characterization of the pulse (voltage and current profiles) and temperature profile. These quantities were obtained by earlier Monte Carlo fluid calculations for a pulsed discharge. Our goal is to study the behavior of the so-called Monte Carlo electrons (i.e., those electrons created at the cathode or by ionization collisions in the plasma which are followed by using the Monte Carlo model) from their origin to the moment when they are absorbed at the cell walls or when they have lost their energy by collisions (being transferred to the group of slow electrons) in the afterglow of the pulsed discharge. The thermalization of the electrons is a phenomenon where the electron-electron Coulomb collisions acquire a special importance. Indeed, in the afterglow the cross sections of the other electron reactions taken into account in the model are very low, because of the very low electron energy. We study the electron energy distributions at several times during and after the pulse and at several positions in the plasma cell, focusing on the thermalization and on the behavior of the electrons in the afterglow. Also, the time evolution of the rates of the various collision processes, the average electron energy, the densities of Monte Carlo and slow electrons and the ionization degree are investigated. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000261905500008 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-05 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0584-8547; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.241; 2008 IF: 2.853 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71271 |
Serial |
2195 |
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Müller, M.; Lebedev, O.I.; Fischer, R.A. |
| Title |
Gas-phase loading of [Zn4O(btb)2] (MOF-177) with organometallic CVD-precursors: inclusion compounds of the type [LnM]a@MOF-177 and the formation of Cu and Pd nanoparticles inside MOF-177 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of materials chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem |
| Volume |
18 |
Issue |
43 |
Pages |
5274-5281 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The highly porous and desolvated (activated) coordination polymer [Zn4O(btb)2] (btb = benzene-1,3,5-tribenzoate; MOF-177) was loaded with the organometallic compounds [Cp2Fe], [Cp*2Zn], [Cu(OCHMeCH2NMe2)2], [CpCuL] (L = PMe3, CNtBu) and [CpPd(3-C3H5)] via solvent-free adsorption from the gas-phase. The inclusion compounds of the type [LnM]a@MOF-177, where [LnM] indicates the respective compound and the parameter a denotes the number of molecules per formula unit of the MOF-177, were characterised by elemental analysis, FT-IR, solid-state NMR spectroscopy and by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Remarkably high effective loadings of up to 11 molecules [Cp2Fe] and 10 molecules [CpPd(3-C3H5)] per cavity were determined. The analytical data prove that the host lattice and the guest molecules interact only by weak van-der-Waals forces without any significant change of the framework or the chemical nature of the included molecules. Cu nanoparticles showing the typical surface plasmon resonance at 580 nm and Pd nanoparticles of about 2.6 nm in size were formed inside the cavities of MOF-177 by the thermally activated hydrogenolysis of the inclusion compounds [CpCuCNtBu]2@MOF-177 and by photolysis of [CpPd(3-C3H5)]10@MOF-177 in an inert atmosphere (Ar). PXRD, FT-IR and NMR studies revealed that the MOF-177 matrix remained unchanged during the decomposition process of the precursors. N2 adsorption studies of the obtained materials Cu@MOF-177 (e.g. 10.6 wt.% Cu, 2309 m2 g-1) and Pd@MOF-177 (e.g. 32.5 wt.%, 1063 m2 g-1) reveal high remaining specific surface areas (Langmuir model). |
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Place of Publication |
Cambridge |
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Wos |
000260487300015 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-06 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0959-9428;1364-5501; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
65 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75699 |
Serial |
1318 |
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Herkelrath, S.J.C.; Saratovsky, I.; Hadermann, J.; Clarke, S.J. |
| Title |
Fragmentation of an infinite ZnO2 square plane into discrete [ZnO2]2- linear units in the oxyselenide Ba2ZnO2Ag2Se2 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Am Chem Soc |
| Volume |
130 |
Issue |
44 |
Pages |
14426-14427 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Analysis of single crystal X-ray diffraction, neutron powder diffraction, electron diffraction and Zn−K-edge EXAFS data show that Ba2ZnO2Ag2Se2 contains unusual isolated [ZnO2]2− moieties resulting from fragmentation of a ZnO2 infinite plane placed under tension. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000260533400037 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-08 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0002-7863;1520-5126; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
13.858 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 13.858; 2008 IF: 8.091 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72947 |
Serial |
1273 |
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Milošević, M.M.; Tadić, M.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Effects of lateral asymmetry on electronic structure of strained semiconductor nanorings in a magnetic field |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Nanotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nanotechnology |
| Volume |
19 |
Issue |
45 |
Pages |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
The influence of lateral asymmetry on the electronic structure and optical transitions in elliptical strained InAs nanorings is analyzed in the presence of a perpendicular magnetic field. Two-dimensional rings are assumed to have elliptical inner and outer boundaries oriented in mutually orthogonal directions. The influence of the eccentricity of the ring on the energy levels is analyzed. For large eccentricity of the ring, we do not find any AharonovBohm effect, in contrast to circular rings. Rather, the single-particle states of the electrons and the holes are localized as in two laterally coupled quantum dots formed in the lobes of the nanoring. Our work indicates that the control of shape is important for the existence of the AharonovBohm effect in semiconductor nanorings. |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
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Wos |
000259922000016 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-09 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0957-4484;1361-6528; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.44 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 3.44; 2008 IF: 3.446 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76874 |
Serial |
865 |
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Willems, B.L.; Taylor, D.M.J.; Fritzsche, J.; Malfait, M.; Vanacken, J.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; Montoya, E.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Temperature and magnetic field dependence of the voltagein GaAs films with superconducting Ga grains |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2008 |
Publication |
European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur Phys J B |
| Volume |
66 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
25-28 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We have studied granular films consisting of nanoscale Ga droplets formed on GaAs films via a method of vacuum annealing to promote As evaporation. For temperatures and magnetic fields below the bulk Ga critical parameters, the samples are very sensitive towards external microwave radiation when two point voltage measurements are performed. Together with the observation of an oscillating magnetic field dependence of the voltage, a scenario in which the samples consist of Josephson-coupled loops seems to be the most likely one for explaining the obtained results. |
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Place of Publication |
Berlin |
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Wos |
000262831300004 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-11 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1434-6028;1434-6036; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
1.461 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.461; 2008 IF: 1.568 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75997 |
Serial |
3496 |
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Afanasov, I.M.; Morozov, V.A.; Kepman, A.V.; Ionov, S.G.; Seleznev, A.N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Audeev, V.V. |
| Title |
Preparation, electrical and thermal properties of new exfoliated graphite-based composites |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
263-270 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Exfoliated graphite samples (EG) with different bulk densities were prepared by the exfoliation of expandable graphite under a thermal shock regime. As a conductive filler, EG has been incorporated successfully into the coal tar pitch matrix by mechanical mixing. The conducting behavior of the composite was interpreted based on the percolation theory. The percolation threshold of the EG/pitch conducting composites at room temperature was as low as 1.5 wt% and did not depend on the bulk density of the EG used. By means of thermogravimetry the improvement of thermal stability of the composites in comparison with pure pitches was detected. The phenomenon was ascribed to heat shielding effect of the EG particles evidenced by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000262143500032 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-14 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap-Vi |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75767 |
Serial |
2701 |
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Górka, M.; Jedrysek, M.O.; Maj, J.; Worobiec, A.; Buczyńska, A.; Stefaniak, E.; Krata, A.; Van Grieken, R.; Zwozdziak, A.; Sówka, I.; Zwozdziak, J.; Lewicka-Szczebak, D. |
| Title |
Comparative assessment of air quality in two health resorts using carbon isotopes and palynological analyses |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Atmospheric environment |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
43 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
682-688 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
| Abstract |
This paper describes results of applying the palynological and carbon isotopic analysis of the organic fraction of Total Suspended Particles (TSP) to discriminate distinct pollution sources and assess the anthropogenic impact for the investigated areas. The samples of atmospheric particles were collected in Czerniawa and Cieplice (two health resorts in Lower Silesia, SW Poland) twice a year in summer and winter season (from July 2006 to February 2008). The palynological spectra represent in the vast majority local plant communities without a noticeable contribution of long-transported plant particles. Palynological analysis revealed also differences in the specificity of the two sampling areas, i.e. the higher contribution of identified organic material in Czerniawa stands for more natural character of this site, but is also responsible for the higher allergic pressure when compared to Cieplice. The carbon isotopic composition of TSP varied seasonally (ä13C value from −27.09 in summer to −25.47 in winter). The increased ä13C value in winter (heating period) is most probably caused by uncontrolled contribution of coal soot. On the basis of isotopic mass balance the calculated contribution of anthropogenic organic particles in the atmosphere reached in winter season 72% in Czerniawa and 79% in Cieplice. |
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000262737900024 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-15 |
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1352-2310 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:72492 |
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7686 |
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Gorlé, C.; van Beeck, J.; Rambaud, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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CFD modelling of small particle dispersion: the influence of the turbulence kinetic energy in the atmospheric boundary layer |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Atmospheric environment : an international journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Atmos Environ |
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43 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
673-681 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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When considering the modelling of small particle dispersion in the lower part of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) using Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes simulations, the particle paths depend on the velocity profile and on the turbulence kinetic energy, from which the fluctuating velocity components are derived to predict turbulent dispersion. It is therefore important to correctly reproduce the ABL, both for the velocity profile and the turbulence kinetic energy profile. For RANS simulations with the standard kå model, Richards and Hoxey (1993. Appropriate boundary conditions for computational wind engineering models using the kå turbulence model. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics 4647, 145153.) proposed a set of boundary conditions which result in horizontally homogeneous profiles. The drawback of this method is that it assumes a constant profile of turbulence kinetic energy, which is not always consistent with field or wind tunnel measurements. Therefore, a method was developed which allows the modelling of a horizontally homogeneous turbulence kinetic energy profile that is varying with height. By comparing simulations performed with the proposed method to simulations performed with the boundary conditions described by Richards and Hoxey (1993. Appropriate boundary conditions for computational wind engineering models using the kå turbulence model. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics 4647, 145153.), the influence of the turbulence kinetic energy on the dispersion of small particles over flat terrain is quantified. |
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Oxford |
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000262737900023 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-16 |
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1352-2310; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.629 |
Times cited |
79 |
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Most recent IF: 3.629; 2009 IF: 3.139 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76016 |
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306 |
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de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Verhulst, S.L.; de Backer, W. |
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Novel imaging techniques using computer methods for the evaluation of the upper airway in patients with sleep-disordered breathing: a comprehensive review |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Sleep medicine reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sleep Med Rev |
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12 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
437-447 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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Patients with sleep related breathing disorders (SRBD) can be treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) or with several upper airway (UA) interventions. While nCPAP is almost always effective when clinically well tolerated, the therapeutic outcome of UA surgery and UA devices is difficult to predict. The improvement of our capability to perform the latter predictions more accurately is of great clinical importance since it will prevent patients to be treated with ineffective, sometimes irreversible, techniques. In this review we describe the importance of new imaging methods in this respect. We first refer to the most important pathophysiological mechanisms known so far to play a role in SRBD, indicating that functional imaging could elucidate these mechanisms in a patient specific manner. Then we describe the new technologies that make UA imaging more functional referring to the data as they are presently available. Finally we summarise the studies that do indicate that the use of functional imaging of the UA in SRBD patients may significantly help to predict the clinical outcome after UA interventions. |
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New York |
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000261904500003 |
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2008-10-16 |
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1087-0792; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.958 |
Times cited |
33 |
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Most recent IF: 8.958; 2008 IF: 6.143 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71640 |
Serial |
2378 |
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Buczyńska, A.J.; Krata, A.; Stranger, M.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Bencs, L.; Naveau, I.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Atmospheric BTEX-concentrations in an area with intensive street traffic |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Atmospheric environment : an international journal |
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43 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
311-318 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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The major threat to clean air in developed and industrializing countries is now posed by traffic emissions. The effects of traffic road modifications on the air quality are, however, rarely reported in the literature. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the modernization and renovation of a traffic artery in the region of Mortsel (Antwerp, Belgium) on the concentration of volatile organic compounds such as: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and m-, p-, o-xylenes (BTEX). The original goal of the reconstruction works was to reduce the traffic lanes of one of the busiest streets in Antwerp, in order to discourage the road traffic and in consequence also to improve the air quality in this region. The average concentrations of BTEX before these works in 2003 were: 1.6, 7.0, 0.9, 2.3, and 0.9 ìg/m3, for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, m + p xylenes, and o-xylene, respectively. However, after the completion of the works, in 2005, they were slightly higher: 2.5, 9.5, 1.6, 3.4, and 1.3 ìg/m3, respectively. The scatter plots of benzene against toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes in 2003 and 2005 showed very good correlations. This fact indicated that all of the measured compounds originated from the same source, namely the road traffic. Moreover, the data obtained from an air-monitoring station at less than 6 km distance from the sampling site (operated by the Flemish Environment Agency, and located in Borgerhout, Antwerp), confirmed the lack of influence of background concentrations of BTEX. The obtained results led to the conclusion that the reduction of the number of traffic lanes had apparently increased the traffic jams and also increased the emission from cars. Therefore, these modernization works had even a negative impact on the local concentration of traffic-related pollutants as BTEX. |
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000262956500011 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-18 |
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1352-2310 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:72925 |
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7518 |
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Van Grieken, R. |
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Editorial: Award for best XRS referee during 2007-2008 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
X-ray spectrometry |
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37 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
571-571 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000261116500014 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-20 |
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0049-8246 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:71121 |
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7831 |
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Bencs, L.; Ravindra, K.; de Hoog, J.; Rasoazanany, E.O.; Deutsch, F.; Bleux, N.; Berghmans, P.; Roekens, E.; Krata, A.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Mass and ionic composition of atmospheric fine particles over Belgium and their relation with gaseous air pollutants |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Journal of environmental monitoring |
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10 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
1148-1157 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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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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2008-10-21 |
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1464-0325; 1464-0333 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76876 |
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8206 |
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Recham, N.; Casas-Cabanas, M.; Cabana, J.; Grey, C.P.; Jumas, J.-C.; Dupont, L.; Armand, M.; Tarascon, J.-M. |
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Formation of a complete solid solution between the triphylite and fayalite olivine structures |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
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20 |
Issue |
21 |
Pages |
6798-6809 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The recent infatuation for LiFePO4 as positive electrode material in Li-ion batteries has prompted a renewed interest in olivine-type structures, with a view to enhance their conduction proper-ties. We show that the dual substitution of Li for Fe and of P for Si in the olivine LiFePO4 phase leads to a complete solid solution Li1-xFe1+xP1-xSixO4 as deduced from combined X-ray diffraction, Mossbauer, and NMR experiments. Our findings challenge the common belief that the anionic network cannot be substituted. Moreover. it is found that such a substitution promotes Li intersite mixing between the olivine M1 and M2 sites. Such mixing, together with the worsening of the conducting properties of the dually substituted samples, is believed to be responsible for the poor electrochemical performances of the member's series. Beyond x = 0.20, the samples were electrochemically inactive. While the current materials are disappointing application-wise, such a study provides clues to the rich chemistry remaining to be unveiled with olivine-type structures in particular and polyanionic compounds in general. |
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Washington, D.C. |
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000260658100036 |
Publication Date |
2008-10-22 |
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0897-4756;1520-5002; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
35 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 9.466; 2008 IF: 5.046 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103082 |
Serial |
1255 |
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