“The use of synchrotron micro-XRF for characterisation of the micro-heterogeneity of low-Z reference materials”. Kempenaers L, Vincze L, Janssens K, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 55, 651 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00207-X
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00207-X
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“Analytical capabilities of laboratory, benchtop and handheld X-ray fluorescence systems for detection of metals in aqueous samples pre-concentrated with solid-phase extraction disks”. Margui E, Hidalgo M, Queralt I, van Meel K, Fontas C, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 67, 17 (2012). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2011.12.004
Abstract: We aimed to achieve improved instrumental sensitivity and detection limits for the analysis of several elements (Cu, Ni, Zn, Pb and Cd) in aqueous samples with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). The metals were pre-concentrated from aqueous solutions using commercially available organic-based solid-phase extraction (SPE) disks functionalized with iminodiacetate groups. These thin-layer organic materials provide an ideal support for XRF analysis. The elements were collected on the SPE extraction disks using a simple filtration procedure (starting with 1 L of aqueous sample) that allows direct XRF measurements to be performed in the field (in situ). We evaluated the analytical possibilities and drawbacks of using this pre-concentration procedure in combination with the following XRF configurations: a handheld unit, a benchtop EDXRF system and a high-energy polarized-beam EDXRF instrument (HE-P-EDXRF). Using the HE-P-EDXRF system, the detection limits for all metals were more than one order of magnitude lower than those attained using handheld and benchtop EDXRF instrumentation. For the detection of metal concentrations higher than similar to 20 mu g/L, however, handheld or benchtop systems remain a very good option due to their extreme simplicity of operation and low-cost, compact design. We demonstrate the application of these methodologies, using the three equipment systems, to the analysis of trace concentrations of metals in different types of aqueous samples, including tap water and waste water. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2011.12.004
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“Application of combined micro-proton-induced X-ray emission and micro-synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence techniques for the characterization of impact materials around Barringer Meteor Crater”. Uzonyi I, Szöör G, Vekemans B, Vincze L, Rozsa P, Szabo G, Somogyi A, Adams F, Kiss ÁZ, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 59, 1717 (2004). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2004.05.030
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2004.05.030
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“Application of energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry for quantitative evaluation of sorption phenomena at solid-liquid interfaces”. Szalóki I, Varga K, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 55, 1031 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00175-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00175-0
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“Comparison of grazing-exit particle-induced X-ray emission with other related methods”. Tsuji K, Huisman M, Spolnik Z, Wagatsuma K, Mori Y, Van Grieken RE, Vis RD, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 55, 1009 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00148-8
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00148-8
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“Comparison of sediment pollution in the rivers of the Hungarian Upper Tisza Region using non-destructive analytical techniques”. Osán J, Török S, Alföldy B, Alsecz A, Falkenberg G, Baik SY, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 62, 123 (2007). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2007.02.005
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2007.02.005
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“Determination of fluorine in uranium oxyfluoride particles as an indicator of particle age”. Kips R, Pidduck AJ, Houlton MR, Leenaers A, Mace JD, Marie O, Pointurier F, Stefaniak EA, Taylor PDP, van den Berghe S, van Espen P, Van Grieken R, Wellum R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 64, 199 (2009). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2008.12.001
Abstract: As swipe samples from enrichment activities typically contain uranium particles with a detectable amount of fluorine, the question was raised whether the analysis of fluorine in particles could complement the information on the uranium isotope ratios. For this, uranium oxyfluoride particles were prepared from the controlled hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride (UF6). The relative amount of fluorine was characterized by scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDX), as well as ion-microprobe secondary ion mass spectrometry (IM-SIMS). Of particular interest was the assessment of the reduction of the amount of fluorine over time, and after exposure to UV-light and high temperatures. Micro-Raman spectrometry (MRS) was applied to look for differences in molecular structure between these various sample types. Both SEM-EDX and IM-SIMS showed a general reduction of the fluorine-to-uranium ratio after 12 years of storage. The exposure to UV-light and high temperatures was found to have accelerated the loss of fluorine. A distinct peak at 865 cm− 1 Raman shift was detected for the majority of particles analyzed by MRS. For the particles that were heat-treated, the Raman spectra were similar to the spectrum of U3O8. Although often large variations were observed between particles from the same sample, the three particle measurement techniques (IM-SIMS, SEM-EDX and MRS) showed some consistent trends. They therefore appear promising in terms of the ability to place bounds on particle age, as well as shedding light on the complex processes involved in UO2F2 particle ageing.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2008.12.001
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“Determination of silicon in organic matrices with grazing-emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometry”. Claes M, van Dyck K, Deelstra H, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 54, 1517 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00098-1
Abstract: The potential of a prototype grazing-emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for reliable analysis of sample solutions, obtained by pressurized microwave oven digestion of Si-spiked organic and biological materials, was investigated as part of an inter-laboratory study. The fact that this grazing-emission technique is based on the total reflection phenomenon and wavelength-dispersive detection, gives it the benefit to determine light elements in a sensitive way. Results of the determination of silicon in pork liver, cellulose, urine, serum, spinach, beer, mineral water and horsetail (dry plant extract) samples are presented. Some of the results are compared with those obtained with other analytical techniques. The study proved that determination of silicon traces in biological matrices represents an extremely difficult task, however, measurements of silicon are achieved with acceptable precision. The most important problems still arise when sample pre-treatment is needed prior to analysis. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00098-1
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“Enhancement of electron-induced X-ray intensity for single particles under grazing-exit conditions”. Tsuji K, Spolnik Z, Wagatsuma K, Zhang J, Van Grieken RE, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 54, 1243 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00073-7
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00073-7
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“Enhancement of X-ray fluorescence intensity from an ultra-thin sandwiched layer at grazing-emission angles”. Tsuji K, Takenaka H, Wagatsuma K, de Bokx PK, Van Grieken RE, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 54, 1881 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00143-3
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00143-3
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“Grazing-emission electron probe microanalysis of particles near the substrate edge”. Bekshaev A, de Hoog J, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 56, 2385 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(01)00300-7
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(01)00300-7
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“IDAS: a Windows based software package for cluster analysis”. Bondarenko I, Treiger B, Van Grieken R, van Espen P, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 51, 441 (1996)
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
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“Interference technique in grazing-emission electron probe microanalysis of submicrometer particles”. Bekshaev A, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 56, 503 (2001). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(01)00177-X
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(01)00177-X
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“Investigation of the chemical composition of (Na1-xBix)(MnyNb1-y)O3 ceramics by single particle electron probe X-ray microanalysis with an application of Monte Carlo simulations”. Spolnik Z, Osán J, Klepka M, Lawniczak-Jablonska K, Van Grieken R, Molak A, Potgieter JH, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 60, 525 (2005). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2005.03.013
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2005.03.013
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“Methods for the determination of platinum group elements originating from the abrasion of automotive catalytic converters”. Bencs L, Ravindra K, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 58, 1723 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(03)00162-9
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(03)00162-9
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“Mobile depth profiling and sub-surface imaging techniques for historical paintings : a review”. Alfeld M, Broekaert JAC, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 88, 211 (2013). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2013.07.009
Abstract: Hidden, sub-surface paint layers and features contain valuable information for the art-historical investigation of a painting's past and for its conservation for coming generations. The number of techniques available for the study of these features has been considerably extended in the last decades and established techniques have been refined. This review focuses on mobile non-destructive subsurface imaging and depth profiling techniques, which allow for the in-situ investigation of easel paintings, i.e. paintings on a portable support. Among the techniques discussed are: X-ray radiography and infrared reflectography, which are long established methods and are in use for several decades. Their capabilities of element/species specific imaging have been extended by the introduction of energy/wavelength resolved measurements. Scanning macro-X-ray fluorescence analysis made it for the first time possible to acquire elemental distribution images in-situ and optical coherence tomography allows for the non-destructive study the surface paint layers in virtual cross-sections. These techniques and their variants are presented next to other techniques, such as Terahertz imaging, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance depth profiling and established techniques for non destructive testing (thermography, ultrasonic imaging and laser based interference methods) applied in the conservation of historical paintings. Next to selected case studies the capabilities and limitations of the techniques are discussed. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2013.07.009
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“Molecular and elemental characterisation of mineral particles by means of parallel micro-Raman spectrometry and Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis”. Stefaniak EA, Worobiec A, Potgieter-Vermaak S, Alsecz A, Török S, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 61, 824 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2006.04.009
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2006.04.009
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“Molecular ion distributions in laser microprobe mass-spectrometry of calcium-oxide and calcium salts”. Bruynseels FJ, Van Grieken RE, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 38, 853 (1983). http://doi.org/10.1016/0584-8547(83)80184-0
Abstract: Laser Microprobe Mass Spectrometry (LAMMA) is used to examine micrometric particles of calcium oxyanion salts (CaCO3, CaSO4, CaSO4·2H2O) and calcium oxide, in both the positive and negative ion mode. The major molecular ions, appearing in the positive mass spectrum, can be divided into three series, namely CamOm-1+, (CaO)m+ and (CaO)mH+ (m = 1-4). In the case of the former two series the relative intensities of the mass peaks as a function of the fragment valence K = (1 + 2n)/m, for CamOn+, can be fitted to a Gaussian distribution curve, as was earlier demonstrated for secondary ion mass spectrometry. The high stability of the (CaO)mH+ series can be explained by the favourable fragment valence of +2 corresponding to the usual oxidation state of calcium.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/0584-8547(83)80184-0
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“Non-linear mapping of microbeam proton-induced X-ray emission data for source identification of North Sea aerosols”. Treiger B, Injuk J, Bondarenko I, van Espen P, Van Grieken R, Breitenbach L, Wätjen U, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 49, 345 (1994). http://doi.org/10.1016/0584-8547(94)80029-4
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
DOI: 10.1016/0584-8547(94)80029-4
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“Optimization of sample preparation for grazing emission X-ray fluorescence in micro- and trace analysis applications”. Claes M, de Bokx P, Willard N, Veny P, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 52, 1063 (1997). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(96)01654-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(96)01654-0
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“Performance and characteristics of two total-reflection X-ray fluorescence and a particle induced X-ray emission setup for aerosol analysis”. Injuk J, Van Grieken R, Klockenkämper R, von Bohlen A, Kump P, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 52, 977 (1997). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(97)00028-1
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(97)00028-1
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“Quantification in grazing-emission X-ray fluorescence spectrometry”. Spolnik ZM, Claes M, Van Grieken RE, de Bokx PK, Urbach HP, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 54, 1525 (1999). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00051-8
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(99)00051-8
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“Quantitative characterization of individual aerosol particles by thin-window electron probe microanalysis combined with iterative simulation”. Szalóki I, Osán J, Ro C-U, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 55, 1017 (2000). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00174-9
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00174-9
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“Study of a unique 16th century Antwerp majolica floor in the Rameyenhof castle's chapel by means of X-ray fluorescence and portable Raman analytical instrumentation”. Van de Voorde L, Vandevijvere M, Vekemans B, Van Pevenage J, Caen J, Vandenabeele P, van Espen P, Vincze L, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 102, 28 (2014). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2014.10.007
Abstract: The most unique and only known 16th century Antwerp majolica tile floor in Belgium is situated in a tower of the Rameyenhof castle (Gestel, Belgium). This exceptional work of art has recently been investigated in situ by using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Raman spectroscopy in order to study the material characteristics. This study reports on the result of the analyses based on the novel combination of non-destructive and portable instrumentation, including a handheld XRF spectrometer for obtaining elemental information and a mobile Raman spectrometer for retrieving structural and molecular information on the floor tiles in the Rameyenhof castle and on a second, similar medallion, which is stored in the Rubens House museum in Antwerp (Belgium). The investigated material, majolica, is a type of ceramic, which fascinated many people and potters throughout history by its beauty and colourful appearance. In this study the characteristic major/minor and trace element signature of 16th century Antwerp majolica is determined and the pigments used for the colourful paintings present on the floor are identified. Furthermore, based on the elemental fingerprint of the white glaze, and in particular on the presence of zinc in the tiles – an element that was not used for making 16th century majolica – valuable information about the originality of the chapel floor and the two central medallions is acquired. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2014.10.007
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“Substrate selection for optimum qualitative and quantitative single atmospheric particles analysis using nano-manipulation, sequential thin-window electron probe X-ray microanalysis and micro-Raman spectrometry”. Godoi RHM, Potgieter-Vermaak S, de Hoog J, Kaegi R, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 61, 375 (2006). http://doi.org/10.1016/J.SAB.2006.02.004
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAB.2006.02.004
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“Substrates with a periodic surface structure in grazing-exit X-ray microanalysis”. Bekshaev A, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 57, 865 (2002). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(02)00019-8
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(02)00019-8
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“Thermal stability of beam sensitive atmospheric aerosol particles in electron probe microanalysis at liquid nitrogen temperature”. Worobiec A, de Hoog J, Osán J, Szalóki I, Ro C-U, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 58, 479 (2003). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(03)00013-2
Keywords: A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(03)00013-2
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“X-ray analysis of riverbank sediment of the Tisza (Hungary): identification of particles from a mine pollution event”. Osán J, Kurunczi S, Török S, Van Grieken R, Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy 57, 413 (2002). http://doi.org/10.1016/S0584-8547(01)00405-0
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(01)00405-0
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“Modeling of glow discharge ion sources for mass spectrometry: potentials and limitations”. Gijbels R, Bogaerts A, Spectroscopy 9, 8 (1997)
Keywords: A3 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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“Infrared investigation of hard human teeth tissues exposed to various doses of ionizing radiation from the 1986 Chernobyl accident”. Darchuk LA, Zaverbna LV, Bebeshko VG, Worobiec A, Stefaniak EA, Van Grieken R, Spectroscopy 22, 105 (2008). http://doi.org/10.1155/2008/843612
Keywords: A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
DOI: 10.1155/2008/843612
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