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Author | Kips, R.; Pidduck, A.J.; Houlton, M.R.; Leenaers, A.; Mace, J.D.; Marie, O.; Pointurier, F.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Taylor, P.D.P.; van den Berghe, S.; van Espen, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Wellum, R. | ||||
Title | Determination of fluorine in uranium oxyfluoride particles as an indicator of particle age | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 64 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 199-207 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3) | ||||
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. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000265755600002 | Publication Date | 2008-12-25 | |
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ISSN | 0584-8547; 1873-3565 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:77057 | Serial | 7780 | ||
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Author | Schalm, O.; Janssens, K.; Wouters, H.; Caluwé, D. | ||||
Title | Composition of 12-18th century window glass in Belgium : non-figurative windows in secular buildings and stained-glass windows in religious buildings | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2007 | Publication | Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy T2 – 18th International Congress on X-Ray Optics and Microanalysis, September 25-30, 2005, National Institute of Nuclear Physics, Frascati, Italy | Abbreviated Journal | Spectrochim Acta B |
Volume | 62 | Issue | 6-7 | Pages | 663-668 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | A set of ca. 500 window glass fragments originating from different historical sites in Belgium and covering the period 12(th)- 18(th) century was analyzed by rneans of electron probe microanalysis. Most samples are archaeological finds deriving from non-figurative windows in secular buildings. However. the analyzed set also contains glass sampled from still existing non-figurative windows in secular buildings and stained-glass windows in religious buildings. A sudden compositional change at the end of the 14(th) century can be noticed among the series of glass compositions that were obtained. These changes could be related to the use of different glassmaker recipes and to the introduction of new raw materials for glass making. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000249213700026 | Publication Date | 2007-03-19 | |
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ISSN | 0584-8547; 0038-6987 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.241 | Times cited | 50 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.241; 2007 IF: 2.957 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:102662 | Serial | 5538 | ||
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Author | Schalm, O.; Caluwé, D.; Wouters, H.; Janssens, K.; Verhaeghe, F.; Pieters, M. | ||||
Title | Chemical composition and deterioration of glass excavated in the 15th-16th century fishermen town of Raversijde (Belgium) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Spectrochimica acta: part A: molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Spectrochim Acta A |
Volume | 59 | Issue | Pages | 1647-1656 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | The chemical composition, as determined by electron probe X-ray microanalysis of a series of ca. 100 archaeological glass fragments, excavated at the Raversijde site (Belgium) is discussed. In the 15th-16th century, Raversijde was a flourishing fishermen town located on the shore of the North Sea, close to the city of Ostend. As a consequence of several battles that were fought in its vicinity, the site was abandoned in the 16th century and was not occupied since then. It is one of the rare archaeological sites in Europe that contains a significant amount of information on the daily life inside a small but affluent medieval community. A comparison of the chemical composition of fragments of vessels and window glass encountered in Raversijde to those found in urban centres in Belgium and to literature date on German and French archaeological finds shows that glass made with wood ash dominates. Usually, it concerns artifacts with a predominantly utilitarian use. A few objects made with sodic (i.e., Na-rich) glass were also encountered, likely to have been imported from Venice during the 15th century or in later periods from an urban centre such as Antwerp, where Facon-de-Venice glass manufacturing activities were established near the start of the 16th century. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000224848000021 | Publication Date | 2004-10-13 | |
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ISSN | 1386-1425 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.536 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.536; 2004 IF: 1.188 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:49011 | Serial | 5512 | ||
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Author | Lujan, G.S.; Magnus, W.; Soree, B.; Pourghaderi, M.A.; Veloso, A.; van Dal, M.J.H.; Lauwers, A.; Kubicek, S.; De Gendt, S.; Heyns, M.; De Meyer, K.; | ||||
Title | A new method to calculate leakage current and its applications for sub-45nm MOSFETs | Type | H1 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2005 | Publication | Solid-State Device Research (ESSDERC), European Conference T2 – ESSDERC 2005 : proceedings of 35th European Solid-State Device Research Conference, September 12-16, 2005, Grenoble, France | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 489-492 | ||
Keywords | H1 Book chapter; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | This paper proposes a new quantum mechanical model for the calculation of leakage currents. The model incorporates both variational calculus and the transfer matrix method to compute the subband energies and the life times of the inversion layer states. The use of variational calculus simplifies the subband energy calculation due to the analytical firm of the wave functions, which offers an attractive perspective towards the calculation of the electron mobility in the channel. The model can be extended to high-k dielectrics with several layers. Good agreement between experimental data and simulation results is obtained for metal gate capacitors. | ||||
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Publisher | Ieee | Place of Publication | S.l. | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000236176200114 | Publication Date | 2005-12-13 | |
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ISSN | ISBN | 0-7803-9203-5 | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103691 | Serial | 2323 | ||
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Author | Ludu, A.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Vortex states in axially symmetric superconductors in applied magnetic field | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Sn – 0378-4754 | Abbreviated Journal | Math Comput Simulat |
Volume | 82 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 1258-1270 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We solve analytically the linearized Ginzburg-Landau (GL) equation in the presence of an uniform magnetic field with cylindrical boundary conditions. The solution of the non-linear GL equation is provided as an expansion in the basis of linearized solutions. We present examples of the resulting vortex structure for a solid and perforated superconducting cylinder. (C) 2012 IMACS. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000303097000009 | Publication Date | 2012-02-11 | |
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ISSN | 0378-4754; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.218 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.218; 2012 IF: 0.836 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98300 | Serial | 3887 | ||
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Author | Pilehvar, S.; Reinemann, C.; Bottari, F.; Vanderleyden, E.; Van Vlierberghe, S.; Blust, R.; Strehlitz, B.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | A joint action of aptamers and gold nanoparticles chemically trapped on a glassy carbon support for the electrochemical sensing of ofloxacin | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Sensors and actuators : B : chemical | Abbreviated Journal | Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
Volume | 240 | Issue | Pages | 1024-1035 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | A joint action of ssDNA aptamers and electrochemistry is a key element in developing successful biosensing platforms, since aptamers are capable of binding various targets with high specificity, and electrochemistry is one of the most sensitive techniques for on-site detections. A continuous search for improved immobilization and sensing strategies of aptamers on transducer surfaces resulted in the strategy presented in this article. The strategy is based on the covalent attachment of gold nanoparticles on the surface of glassy carbon electrodes through sulfhydryl-terminated monolayer, acting as a glue to connect AuNPs on the electrode. The covalently attached gold nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrodes have been applied for the efficient immobilization of thiolated ssDNA probes, with a surface coverage of about 8.54 × 1013 molecules cm−2 which was 7-fold higher than that on the electrochemically deposited gold nanoparticles. Consequently, improved sensitivity, good reproducibility and stability are achieved for electrochemical aptasensor. Combined with the high affinity and specificity of an aptamer, a simple, novel, rapid, sensitive and label-free electrochemical aptasensor was successfully fabricated for ofloxacin (OFL) detection. The linear dynamic range of the sensor varies between 5 × 10−8 to 2 × 10−5 M OFL with a detection limit of 1 × 10−9 M OFL. A potential application in environmental monitoring was demonstrated by using this sensing strategy for the determination of OFL in (experimentally spiked) real samples such as tap water and effluent of sewage treatment plant. The proposed nanoaptasensor combines the advantages of the covalent attachment of neatly arranged AuNPs (enlarged active surface area and strengthened electrochemical signal) and the elimination of labels for the amplified detection of OFL, with the covalent attachment of highly specific aptamers to the surface of the modified electrode. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000390622300123 | Publication Date | 2016-09-16 | |
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ISSN | 0925-4005 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.401 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was financially supported by the University of Antwerp (BOF), The Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and The Hercules Foundation. S. P. is thankful to UA for DOCPRO financial support. C.R. and B.S. acknowledge funding by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) under contract no. 03X0094B. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.401 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:135410 | Serial | 5682 | ||
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Author | Hamidi-Asl, E.; Dardenne, F.; Blust, R.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | An improved electrochemical aptasensor for chloramphenicol detection based on aptamer incorporated gelatine | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Sensors | Abbreviated Journal | Sensors-Basel |
Volume | 15 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 7605-7618 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Because of the biocompatible properties of gelatine and the good affinity of aptamers for their targets, the combination of aptamer and gelatine type B is reported as promising for the development of biosensing devices. Here, an aptamer for chloramphenicol (CAP) is mixed with different types of gelatine and dropped on the surface of disposable gold screen printed electrodes. The signal of the CAP reduction is investigated using differential pulse voltammetry. The diagnostic performance of the sensor is described and a detection limit of 1.83 x 10(-10) M is found. The selectivity and the stability of the aptasensor are studied and compared to those of other CAP sensors described in literature. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000354236100025 | Publication Date | 2015-03-27 | |
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ISSN | 1424-8220 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.677 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; Ezat Hamidi-Asl was financially supported by IOF-POC (University of Antwerp). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.677; 2015 IF: 2.245 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:126071 | Serial | 5464 | ||
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Author | Pilehvar, S.; Dierckx, T.; Blust, R.; Breugelmans, T.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | An electrochemical impedimetric aptasensing platform for sensitive and selective detection of small molecules such as chloramphenicol | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Sensors | Abbreviated Journal | Sensors-Basel |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 12059-12069 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
Abstract | We report on the aptadetection of chloramphenicol (CAP) using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The detection principle is based on the changes of the interfacial properties of the electrode after the interaction of the ssDNA aptamers with the target molecules. The electrode surface is partially blocked due to the formation of the aptamer-CAP complex, resulting in an increase of the interfacial electron-transfer resistance of the redox probe detected by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy or cyclic voltammetry. We observed that the ratio of polarization resistance had a linear relationship with the concentrations of CAP in the range of 1.76127 nM, and a detection limit of 1.76 nM was obtained. The covalent binding of CAP-aptamer on the electrode surface combined with the unique properties of aptamers and impedimetric transduction leads to the development of a stable and sensitive electrochemical aptasensor for CAP. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000340035700041 | Publication Date | 2014-07-07 | |
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ISSN | 1424-8220 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.677 | Times cited | 34 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We are thankful to UA-DOCPRO and UA-BOFACA for financial support. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.677; 2014 IF: 2.245 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:117845 | Serial | 5592 | ||
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Author | Pourtois, G.; Dabral, A.; Sankaran, K.; Magnus, W.; Yu, H.; de de Meux, A.J.; Lu, A.K.A.; Clima, S.; Stokbro, K.; Schaekers, M.; Houssa, M.; Collaert, N.; Horiguchi, N. | ||||
Title | Probing the intrinsic limitations of the contact resistance of metal/semiconductor interfaces through atomistic simulations | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Semiconductors, Dielectrics, And Metals For Nanoelectronics 15: In Memory Of Samares Kar | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 303-311 | ||
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this contribution, we report a fundamental study of the factors that set the contact resistivity between metals and highly doped semiconductors. We investigate the case of n-type doped Si contacted with amorphous TiSi combining first-principles calculations with Non-Equilibrium Green functions transport simulations. The intrinsic contact resistivity is found to saturate at similar to 2x10(-10) Omega.cm(2) with the doping concentration and sets an intrinsic limit to the ultimate contact resistance achievable for n-doped Si vertical bar amorphous-TiSi. This limit arises from the intrinsic properties of the semiconductor and of the metal such as their electron effective masses and Fermi energies. We illustrate that, in this regime, contacting metals with a heavy electron effective mass helps reducing the interface intrinsic contact resistivity. | ||||
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Publisher | Electrochemical soc inc | Place of Publication | Pennington | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000426271800028 | Publication Date | 2017-10-17 | |
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Series Volume | 80 | Series Issue | 1 | Edition | |
ISSN | 978-1-62332-470-4; 978-1-60768-818-1 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149966 | Serial | 4976 | ||
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Author | Li, K.; Béché, A.; Song, M.; Sha, G.; Lu, X.; Zhang, K.; Du, Y.; Ringer, S.P.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Atomistic structure of Cu-containing \beta" precipitates in an Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Scripta materialia | Abbreviated Journal | Scripta Mater |
Volume | 75 | Issue | Pages | 86-89 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The beta '' precipitates in a peak-aged Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloy were measured with an average composition of 28.6Al-38.7Mg-26.5Si-5.17Cu (at.%) using atom probe tomography. High-angle annular dark-field observations revealed that Cu incompletely substitutes for the Mg-1 and Si-3 columns, preferentially for one column in each pair of Si-3. Cu-free Si columns form a parallelogram-shaped network that constitutes the basis of subsequent precipitates in the system, with a = 0.37 nm, b = 0.38 nm, gamma = 113 degrees and c = 0.405 nm. (C) 2013 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000331025200022 | Publication Date | 2013-12-07 | |
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ISSN | 1359-6462; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.747 | Times cited | 22 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.747; 2014 IF: 3.224 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115749 | Serial | 201 | ||
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Author | Suslu, A.; Wu, K.; Sahin, H.; Chen, B.; Yang, S.; Cai, H.; Aoki, T.; Horzum, S.; Kang, J.; Peeters, F.M.; Tongay, S.; | ||||
Title | Unusual dimensionality effects and surface charge density in 2D Mg(OH)2 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Scientific reports | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Rep-Uk |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 20525 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We present two-dimensional Mg(OH)(2) sheets and their vertical heterojunctions with CVD-MoS2 for the first time as flexible 2D insulators with anomalous lattice vibration and chemical and physical properties. New hydrothermal crystal growth technique enabled isolation of environmentally stable monolayer Mg(OH)(2) sheets. Raman spectroscopy and vibrational calculations reveal that the lattice vibrations of Mg(OH)(2) have fundamentally different signature peaks and dimensionality effects compared to other 2D material systems known to date. Sub-wavelength electron energy-loss spectroscopy measurements and theoretical calculations show that Mg(OH)(2) is a 6 eV direct-gap insulator in 2D, and its optical band gap displays strong band renormalization effects from monolayer to bulk, marking the first experimental confirmation of confinement effects in 2D insulators. Interestingly, 2D-Mg(OH)(2) sheets possess rather strong surface polarization (charge) effects which is in contrast to electrically neutral h-BN materials. Using 2D-Mg(OH)(2) sheets together with CVD-MoS2 in the vertical stacking shows that a strong change transfer occurs from n-doped CVD-MoS2 sheets to Mg(OH)(2), naturally depleting the semiconductor, pushing towards intrinsic doping limit and enhancing overall optical performance of 2D semiconductors. Results not only establish unusual confinement effects in 2D-Mg(OH)(2), but also offer novel 2D-insulating material with unique physical, vibrational, and chemical properties for potential applications in flexible optoelectronics. | ||||
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Publisher | Nature Publishing Group | Place of Publication | London | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000369510300001 | Publication Date | 2016-02-05 | |
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ISSN | 2045-2322 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.259 | Times cited | 39 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government. Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure). HS is supported by a FWO Pegasus Long Marie Curie Fellowship. JK is supported by a FWO Pegasus-short Marie Curie Fellowship. We acknowledge the use of John M. Cowley Center for High Resolution Electron Microscopy at Arizona State University. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.259 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:131615 | Serial | 4272 | ||
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Author | Shuhui Sun, Gaixia Zhang, Nicolas Gauquelin, Ning Chen, Jigang Zhou, Songlan Yang, Weifeng Chen, Xiangbo Meng, Dongsheng Geng, Mohammad N. Banis, Ruying Li, Siyu Ye, Shanna Knights, Gianluigi A. Botton, Tsun-Kong Sham & Xueliang Sun | ||||
Title | Single-atom Catalysis Using Pt/Graphene Achieved through Atomic Layer Deposition | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Scientific Reports | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 3 | Issue | Pages | 1775 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Platinum-nanoparticle-based catalysts are widely used in many important chemical processes and automobile industries. Downsizing catalyst nanoparticles to single atoms is highly desirable to maximize their use efficiency, however, very challenging. Here we report a practical synthesis for isolated single Pt atoms anchored to graphene nanosheet using the atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique. ALD offers the capability of precise control of catalyst size span from single atom, subnanometer cluster to nanoparticle. The single-atom catalysts exhibit significantly improved catalytic activity (up to 10 times) over that of the state-of-the-art commercial Pt/C catalyst. X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) analyses reveal that the low-coordination and partially unoccupied densities of states of 5d orbital of Pt atoms are responsible for the excellent performance. This work is anticipated to form the basis for the exploration of a next generation of highly efficient single-atom catalysts for various applications. |
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Language | Wos | 000318334300004 | Publication Date | 2013-05-03 | |
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Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ | Serial | 4543 | ||
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Author | Reclusa, P.; Verstraelen, P.; Taverna, S.; Gunasekaran, M.; Pucci, M.; Pintelon, I.; Claes, N.; de Miguel-Pérez, D.; Alessandro, R.; Bals, S.; Kaushal, S.; Rolfo, C. | ||||
Title | Improving extracellular vesicles visualization: From static to motion | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Scientific Reports | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Rep-Uk |
Volume | 10 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 6494 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | In the last decade extracellular vesicles (EVs) have become a hot topic. The findings on EVs content and effects have made them a major field of interest in cancer research. EVs, are able to be internalized through integrins expressed in parental cells, in a tissue specific manner, as a key step of cancer progression and pre-metastatic niche formation. However, this specificity might lead to new opportunities in cancer treatment by using EVs as devices for drug delivery. For future applications of EVs in cancer, improved protocols and methods for EVs isolation and visualization are required. Our group has put efforts on developing a protocol, able to track the EVs for in vivo internalization analysis. We showed, for the first time, the videos of labeled EVs uptake by living lung cancer cells. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000562145000002 | Publication Date | 2020-04-16 | |
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ISSN | 2045-2322 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.6 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Marzia Pucci is supported by a “AIRC” (Associazione Italiana Ricerca sul Cancro) fellowship. “The Leica SP 8 (Hercules grant AUHA.15.12) microscope was funded by the Hercules Foundation of the Flemish Government.” DdM-P is funded by the University of Granada PhD grant and University of Granada international mobility grant 2018/19. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.6; 2020 IF: 4.259 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:169234 | Serial | 6362 | ||
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Author | Muys, M.; Phukan, R.; Brader, G.; Samad, A.; Moretti, M.; Haiden, B.; Pluchon, S.; Roest, K.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Spiller, M. | ||||
Title | A systematic comparison of commercially produced struvite : quantities, qualities and soil-maize phosphorus availability | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
Volume | 756 | Issue | Pages | 143726-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Production of struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O) from waste streams is increasingly implemented to recover phosphorus (P), which is listed as a critical raw material in the European Union (EU). To facilitate EU-wide trade of P-containing secondary raw materials such as struvite, the EU issued a revised fertilizer regulation in 2019. A comprehensive overview of the supply of struvite and its quality is presently missing. This study aimed: i) to determine the current EU struvite production volumes, ii) to evaluate all legislated physicochemical characteristics and pathogen content of European struvite against newly set regulatory limits, and iii) to compare not-regulated struvite characteristics. It is estimated that in 2020, between 990 and 1250 ton P are recovered as struvite in the EU. Struvite from 24 European production plants, accounting for 30% of the 80 struvite installations worldwide was sampled. Three samples failed the physicochemical legal limits; one had a P content of <7% and three exceeded the organic carbon content of 3% dry weight (DW). Mineralogical analysis revealed that six samples had a struvite content of 80–90% DW, and 13 samples a content of >90% DW. All samples showed a heavy metal content below the legal limits. Microbiological analyses indicated that struvite may exceed certain legal limits. Differences in morphology and particle size distribution were observed for struvite sourced from digestate (rod shaped; transparent; 82 mass% < 1 mm), dewatering liquor (spherical; opaque; 65 mass% 1–2 mm) and effluent from upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor processing potato wastewater (spherical; opaque; 51 mass% < 1 mm and 34 mass% > 2 mm). A uniform soil-plant P-availability pattern of 3.5–6.5 mg P/L soil/d over a 28 days sampling period was observed. No differences for plant biomass yield were observed. In conclusion, the results highlight the suitability of most struvite to enter the EU fertilizer market. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000603487500029 | Publication Date | 2020-11-24 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:173944 | Serial | 8638 | ||
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Author | Lundeberg, M.B.; Gao, Y.; Asgari, R.; Tan, C.; Van Duppen, B.; Autore, M.; Alonso-Gonzalez, P.; Woessner, A.; Watanabe, K.; Taniguchi, T.; Hillenbrand, R.; Hone, J.; Polini, M.; Koppens, F.H.L. | ||||
Title | Tuning quantum nonlocal effects in graphene plasmonics | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Science | Abbreviated Journal | Science |
Volume | 357 | Issue | 6347 | Pages | 187-190 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The response of electron systems to electrodynamic fields that change rapidly in space is endowed by unique features, including an exquisite spatial nonlocality. This can reveal much about the materials' electronic structure that is invisible in standard probes that use gradually varying fields. Here, we use graphene plasmons, propagating at extremely slow velocities close to the electron Fermi velocity, to probe the nonlocal response of the graphene electron liquid. The near-field imaging experiments reveal a parameter-free match with the full quantum description of the massless Dirac electron gas, which involves three types of nonlocal quantum effects: single-particle velocity matching, interaction-enhanced Fermi velocity, and interaction-reduced compressibility. Our experimental approach can determine the full spatiotemporal response of an electron system. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Washington, D.C. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000405391700042 | Publication Date | 2017-07-19 | |
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ISSN | 0036-8075; 1095-9203 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 37.205 | Times cited | 87 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; F.H.L.K., M.P., and R.H. acknowledge support by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under grant agreement no. 696656 Graphene Flagship. M. P. acknowledges support by Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. F. H. L. K. acknowledges financial support from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under the ERC starting grant (307806, CarbonLight) and project GRASP (FP7-ICT-2013-613024-GRASP). F. H. L. K. acknowledges support from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, through the “ Severo Ochoa” Programme for Centres of Excellence in R& D (SEV-2015-0522), support by Fundacio Cellex Barcelona, CERCA Programme/Generalitat de Catalunya, the Mineco grants Ramon y Cajal (RYC-2012-12281), Plan Nacional (FIS2013-47161-P and FIS2014-59639-JIN), and support from the Government of Catalonia through the SGR grant (2014-SGR-1535). R. H. acknowledges support from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (national project MAT-2015-65525-R). P. A-G. acknowledges financial support from the national project FIS2014-60195-JIN and the ERC starting grant 715496, 2DNANOPTICA. K. W. and T. T. acknowledge support from the Elemental Strategy Initiative conducted by the MEXT, Japan, and JSPS KAKENHI grant numbers JP26248061, JP15K21722, and JP25106006. Y. G., C. T., and J. H. acknowledge support from the U. S. Office of Naval Research N00014-13-1-0662. C. T. was supported under contract FA9550-11-C-0028 and awarded by the Department of Defense, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship, 32 CFR 168a. This research used resources of the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, which is a U. S. Department of Energy Office of Science Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory under contract no. DE-SC0012704. B. V. D. acknowledges support from the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) by a postdoctoral fellowship. M. P. is extremely grateful for the financial support granted by ICFO during a visit in August 2016. This work used open source software (www. python. org, www. matplotlib. org, and www. blender. org). R. H. is cofounder of Neaspec GmbH, a company producing scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscope systems such as the ones used in this study. All other authors declare no competing financial interests. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 37.205 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144833 | Serial | 4730 | ||
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Author | Ulu Okudur, F.; D'Haen, J.; Vranken, T.; De Sloovere, D.; Verheijen, M.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Bael, M.K.; Hardy, A. | ||||
Title | Ti surface doping of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4−δpositive electrodes for lithium ion batteries | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | RSC advances | Abbreviated Journal | Rsc Adv |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 7287-7300 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The particle surface of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4−δ (LNMO), a Li-ion battery cathode material, has been modified by Ti cation doping through a hydrolysis–condensation reaction followed by annealing in oxygen. The effect of different annealing temperatures (500–850 °C) on the Ti distribution and electrochemical performance of the surface modified LNMO was investigated. Ti cations diffuse from the preformed amorphous ‘TiOx’ layer into the LNMO surface during annealing at 500 °C. This results in a 2–4 nm thick Ti-rich spinel surface having lower Mn and Ni content compared to the core of the LNMO particles, which was observed with scanning transmission electron microscopy coupled with compositional EDX mapping. An increase in the annealing temperature promotes the formation of a Ti bulk doped LiNi(0.5−w)Mn(1.5+w)−tTitO4 phase and Ti-rich LiNi0.5Mn1.5−yTiyO4 segregates above 750 °C. Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry indicates increasing Ni–Mn ordering with annealing temperature, for both bare and surface modified LNMO. Ti surface modified LNMO annealed at 500 °C shows a superior cyclic stability, coulombic efficiency and rate performance compared to bare LNMO annealed at 500 °C when cycled at 3.4–4.9 V vs. Li/Li+. The improvements are probably due to suppressed Ni and Mn dissolution with Ti surface doping. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000425508900064 | Publication Date | 2018-02-13 | |
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ISSN | 2046-2069 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.108 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This research is supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen, grant number G040116N). This project receives the support of the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund ERDF, Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship and the Province of Limburg (project 936). Greet Cuyvers and Gilles Bonneux (UHasselt) are acknowledged for the ICP-AES sample preparation and measurements. Vera Meynen and Karen Leyssens (Antwerp University, Belgium) are acknowledged for the BET measurements. Special thanks to Bart Ruttens (UHasselt) for XRD measurements and discussions on the refinements. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.108 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:149513 | Serial | 4905 | ||
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Author | Van Eynde, E.; Lenaerts, B.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Hauchecorne, B.; Blust, R.; Lenaerts, S. | ||||
Title | Effect of pretreatment and temperature on the properties of Pinnularia biosilica frustules | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | RSC advances | Abbreviated Journal | Rsc Adv |
Volume | 4 | Issue | Pages | 56200-56206 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Diatoms are unicellular microalgae that self-assemble an intricate porous silica cell wall, called frustule. Diatom frustules possess a unique combination of physical and chemical properties (chemical inertness, high mechanical strength, large surface area, low density, good porosity and highly ordered features on the nano-to-micro scale) making diatom frustules suited for many nanotechnological applications. For most proposed applications the organic material covering the frustules needs to be removed. In this paper we investigate the effect of different frustule cleaning methods (drying, autoclavation, SDS/EDTA treatment, H2O2 treatment and HNO3 treatment) and subsequent heat treatment at different temperatures (105 °C, 350 °C, 550 °C and 750 °C) on the material characteristics of the diatom Pinnularia sp. Material characteristics under study are morphology, surface area, pore size, elemental composition and organic content. The cleaned Pinnularia frustules are subsequently investigated as adsorbents to remove methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000344997800060 | Publication Date | 2014-10-23 | |
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ISSN | 2046-2069 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.108 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.108; 2014 IF: 3.840 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:121377 | Serial | 5945 | ||
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Author | Ulu Okudur, F.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Safari, M.; De Sloovere, D.; Kumar Mylavarapu, S.; Joos, B.; D'Haen, J.; Van Bael, M.K.; Hardy, A. | ||||
Title | Solution-gel-based surface modification of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4-δ with amorphous Li-Ti-O coating | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | RSC advances | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 47 | Pages | 33146-33158 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | LNMO (LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4-delta) is a high-energy density positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries. Unfortunately, it suffers from capacity loss and impedance rise during cycling due to electrolyte oxidation and electrode/electrolyte interface instabilities at high operating voltages. Here, a solution-gel synthesis route was used to coat 0.5-2.5 mu m LNMO particles with amorphous Li-Ti-O (LTO) for improved Li conduction, surface structural stability and cyclability. High-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) analysis coupled with energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) showed Ti-rich amorphous coatings/islands or Ti-rich spinel layers on many of the LTO-modified LNMO facets, with a thickness varying from about 1 to 10 nm. The surface modification in the form of amorphous islands was mostly possible on high-energy crystal facets. Physicochemical observations were used to propose a molecular mechanism for the surface modification, combining insights from metalorganic chemistry with the crystallographic properties of LNMO. The improvements in functional properties were investigated in half cells. The cell impedance increased faster for the bare LNMO compared to amorphous LTO modified LNMO, resulting in R-ct values as high as 1247 Omega (after 1000 cycles) for bare LNMO, against 216 Omega for the modified material. At 10C, the modified material boosted a 15% increase in average discharge capacity. The improvements in electrochemical performance were attributed to the increase in electrochemically active surface area, as well as to improved HF-scavenging, resulting in the formation of protective byproducts, generating a more stable interface during prolonged cycling. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001102666700001 | Publication Date | 2023-11-09 | |
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ISSN | 2046-2069 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.9; 2023 IF: 3.108 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202091 | Serial | 9096 | ||
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Author | da Costa, L.F.; de Barros, A.G.; de Figueiredo Lopes Lucena, L.C.; de Figueiredo Lopes Lucena, A.E. | ||||
Title | Asphalt mixture reinforced with banana fibres | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Road Materials And Pavement Design | Abbreviated Journal | Road Mater Pavement |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Energy and Materials in Infrastructure and Buildings (EMIB) | ||||
Abstract | Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) is a gap-graded mixture which requires high contents of asphalt binder. To prevent draindown, natural or synthetic fibres and polymer-modified asphalt binders are conventionally used in SMA. Banana agribusiness is one of the major sources of post-harvest residue in Brazil. Amongst those residues, fibres extracted from the pseudostem of the banana plant are resistant and used in diverse purposes. The present study assesses the incorporation of fibres from the pseudostem of the banana plant in an SMA mixture. The fibre contents and lengths capable to prevent binder draindown were evaluated from draindown tests. Mechanical properties of an SMA mixture stabilised with different banana fibre lengths were analysed through the tests of Marshall stability, modified Lottman, Indirect Tensile Strength and Cantabro. The results indicated that the fibres studied are a viable alternative for SMA, stabilising draindown and improving its mechanical performance, especially at the length of 20 mm. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000508499900001 | Publication Date | 2020-01-22 | |
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ISSN | 1468-0629; 2164-7402 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2020 IF: 1.401 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:178727 | Serial | 7495 | ||
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Author | Lenaerts, J.; van Vaeck, L.; Gijbels, R.; Van Luppen, J. | ||||
Title | Comparison of mono- and polyatomic primary ions for the characterization of organic dye overlayers with static secondary ion mass spectrometry | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Rapid communications in mass spectrometry | Abbreviated Journal | Rapid Commun Mass Sp |
Volume | 18 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 257-264 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Organic carbocyanine dye coatings have been analyzed by time-of-flight static secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-S-SIMS) using three types of primary ions: Ga+ operating at 25 keV, and Xe+ and SF5+ both operating at 9 keV. Secondary ion yields obtained with these three primary ions have been compared for coatings with different layer thickness, varying from (sub)-monolayer to multilayers, on different substrates (Si, Ag and AgBr cubic microcrystals). For (sub)-monolayers deposited on Ag, Xe+ and SF5+ primary ions generate similar precursor ion intensities, but with Ga+ slightly lower precursor ion intensities were obtained. Thick coatings on Ag as well as mono- and multilayers on Si produce the highest precursor and fragment ion intensities with the polyatomic primary ion. The yield difference between SF5+ and Xe+ can reach a factor of 6. In comparison with Ga+, yield enhancements by up to a factor of 180 are observed with SF5+. For the mass spectrometric analysis of dye layers on AgBr microcrystals, SF5+ again proves to be the primary ion of choice. Copyright (C) 2004 John Wiley Sons, Ltd. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000188695200004 | Publication Date | 2004-01-28 | |
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ISSN | 0951-4198;1097-0231; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.998 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.998; 2004 IF: 2.750 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103759 | Serial | 432 | ||
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Author | Clauwaert, P.; Muys, M.; Alloul, A.; De Paepe, J.; Luther, A.; Sun, X.; Ilgrande, C.; Christiaens, M.E.R.; Hu, X.; Zhang, D.; Lindeboom, R.E.F.; Sas, B.; Rabaey, K.; Boon, N.; Ronsse, F.; Geelen, D.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Nitrogen cycling in bioregenerative life support systems : challenges for waste refinery and food production processes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Progress in aerospace sciences | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 91 | Issue | Pages | 87-98 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | In order to sustain human life in an isolated environment, an efficient conversion of wasted nutrients to food might become mandatory. This is particularly the case for space missions where resupply from earth or in-situ resource utilization is not possible or desirable. A combination of different technologies is needed to allow full recycling of e.g. nitrogenous compounds in space. In this review, an overview is given of the different essential processes and technologies that enable closure of the nitrogen cycle in Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSS). Firstly, a set of biological and physicochemical refinery stages ensures efficient conversion of waste products into the building blocks, followed by the production of food with a range of biological methods. For each technology, bottlenecks are identified. Furthermore, challenges and outlooks are presented at the integrated system level. Space adaptation and integration deserve key attention to enable the recovery of nitrogen for the production of nutritional food in space, but also in closed loop systems on earth. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000404699800005 | Publication Date | 2017-05-04 | |
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ISSN | 0376-0421; 1873-1724 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:148996 | Serial | 8310 | ||
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Author | Evans, T.; Kiflawi, I.; Luyten, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Woods, G.S. | ||||
Title | Conversion of platelets into dislocation loops and voidite formation in type IaB diamonds | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1995 | Publication | Proceedings of the Royal Society of London: series A: mathematical and physical sciences | Abbreviated Journal | P Roy Soc A-Math Phy |
Volume | 449 | Issue | Pages | 295-313 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | A1995QY10100007 | Publication Date | 2006-12-18 | |
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ISSN | 1364-5021;1471-2946; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.192 | Times cited | 32 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY 11/104 Q1 # PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL 1/53 Q1 # | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:13314 | Serial | 513 | ||
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Author | Paulussen, S.; Verheyde, B.; Tu, X.; De Bie, C.; Martens, T.; Petrovic, D.; Bogaerts, A.; Sels, B. | ||||
Title | Conversion of carbon dioxide to value-added chemicals in atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharges | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 19 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 034015,1-034015,6 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The aim of this work consists of the evaluation of atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharges for the conversion of greenhouse gases into useful compounds. Therefore, pure CO2 feed flows are administered to the discharge zone at varying discharge frequency, power input, gas temperature and feed flow rates, aiming at the formation of CO and O2. The discharge obtained in CO2 is characterized as a filamentary mode with a microdischarge zone in each half cycle of the applied voltage. It is shown that the most important parameter affecting the CO2-conversion levels is the gas flow rate. At low flow rates, both the conversion and the CO-yield are significantly higher. In addition, also an increase in the gas temperature and the power input give rise to higher conversion levels, although the effect on the CO-yield is limited. The optimum discharge frequency depends on the power input level and it cannot be unambiguously stated that higher frequencies give rise to increased conversion levels. A maximum CO2 conversion of 30% is achieved at a flow rate of 0.05 L min−1, a power density of 14.75 W cm−3 and a frequency of 60 kHz. The most energy efficient conversions are achieved at a flow rate of 0.2 L min−1, a power density of 11 W cm−3 and a discharge frequency of 30 kHz. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000277982800016 | Publication Date | 2010-05-22 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 116 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2010 IF: 2.218 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82408 | Serial | 512 | ||
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Author | De Bie, C.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; Paulussen, S.; Verheyde, B.; Corthals, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Dielectric barrier discharges used for the conversion of greenhouse gases: modeling the plasma chemistry by fluid simulations | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 20 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 024008,1-024008,11 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The conversion of methane to value-added chemicals and fuels is considered to be one of the challenges of the 21st century. In this paper we study, by means of fluid modeling, the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons or oxygenates by partial oxidation with CO2 or O2 in a dielectric barrier discharge. Sixty-nine different plasma species (electrons, ions, molecules, radicals) are included in the model, as well as a comprehensive set of chemical reactions. The calculation results presented in this paper include the conversion of the reactants and the yields of the reaction products as a function of residence time in the reactor, for different gas mixing ratios. Syngas (i.e. H2 + CO) and higher hydrocarbons (C2Hx) are typically found to be important reaction products. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000290719900009 | Publication Date | 2011-04-02 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 38 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2011 IF: 2.521 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:87868 | Serial | 689 | ||
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Author | Belov, I.; Paulussen, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Appearance of a conductive carbonaceous coating in a CO2dielectric barrier discharge and its influence on the electrical properties and the conversion efficiency | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 25 | Issue | 25 | Pages | 015023 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | This work examines the properties of a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor, built for CO2 decomposition, by means of electrical characterization, optical emission spectroscopy and gas chromatography. The discharge, formed in an electronegative gas (such as CO2, but also O2), exhibits clearly different electrical characteristics, depending on the surface conductivity of the reactor walls. An asymmetric current waveform is observed in the metaldielectric (MD) configuration, with sparse high-current pulses in the positive half-cycle (HC) and a more uniform regime in the negative HC. This indicates that the discharge is operating in two alternating regimes with rather different properties. At high CO2 conversion regimes, a conductive coating is deposited on the dielectric. This so-called coated MD configuration yields a symmetric current waveform, with current peaks in both the positive and negative HCs. In a double-dielectric (DD) configuration, the current waveform is also symmetric, but without current peaks in both the positive and negative HC. Finally, the DD configuration with conductive coating on the inner surface of the outer dielectric, i.e. so-called coated DD, yields again an asymmetric current waveform, with current peaks in the negative HC. These different electrical characteristics are related to the presence of the conductive coating on the dielectric wall of the reactor and can be explained by an increase of the local barrier capacitance available for charge transfer. The different discharge regimes affect the CO2 conversion, more specifically, the CO2 conversion is lowest in the clean DD configuration. It is somewhat higher in the coated DD configuration, and still higher in the MD configuration. The clean and coated MD configuration, however, gave similar CO2 conversion. These results indicate that the conductivity of the dielectric reactor walls can highly promote the development of the high-amplitude discharge current pulses and subsequently the CO2 conversion. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000370974800030 | Publication Date | 2016-01-21 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN) under Grant Agreement № 606889 (RAPID—Reactive Atmospheric Plasma processIng—eDucation network). | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:130790 | Serial | 4006 | ||
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Author | Bruggeman, P.J.; Kushner, M.J.; Locke, B.R.; Gardeniers, J.G.E.; Graham, W.G.; Graves, D.B.; Hofman-Caris, R.C.H.M.; Maric, D.; Reid, J.P.; Ceriani, E.; Fernandez Rivas, D.; Foster, J.E.; Garrick, S.C.; Gorbanev, Y.; Hamaguchi, S.; Iza, F.; Jablonowski, H.; Klimova, E.; Kolb, J.; Krcma, F.; Lukes, P.; Machala, Z.; Marinov, I.; Mariotti, D.; Mededovic Thagard, S.; Minakata, D.; Neyts, E.C.; Pawlat, J.; Petrovic, Z.L.; Pflieger, R.; Reuter, S.; Schram, D.C.; Schröter, S.; Shiraiwa, M.; Tarabová, B.; Tsai, P.A.; Verlet, J.R.R.; von Woedtke, T.; Wilson, K.R.; Yasui, K.; Zvereva, G. | ||||
Title | Plasma–liquid interactions: a review and roadmap | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 25 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 053002 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma–liquid interactions represent a growing interdisciplinary area of research involving plasma science, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, photolysis, multiphase chemistry and aerosol science. This review provides an assessment of the state-of-the-art of this multidisciplinary area and identifies the key research challenges. The developments in diagnostics, modeling and further extensions of cross section and reaction rate databases that are necessary to address these challenges are discussed. The review focusses on nonequilibrium plasmas. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000384715400001 | Publication Date | 2016-09-30 | |
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ISSN | 1361-6595 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 460 | Open Access | |
Notes | This manuscript originated from discussions at the Lorentz Center Workshop ‘Gas/Plasma–Liquid Interface: Transport, Chemistry and Fundamental Data’ that took place at the Lorentz Center, Leiden University in the Netherlands from August 4, through August 8, 2014, and follow-up discussions since the workshop. All authors acknowledge the support of the Lorentz Center, the COST action TD1208 (Electrical Discharges with Liquids for Future Applications) and the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences for their financial support. PJB, MJK, DBG and JEF acknowledge the support of the ‘Center on Control of Plasma Kinetics’ of the United States Department of Energy Office of Fusion Energy Science (DE-SC0001319). In addition, PJB and BRL acknowledge the support of the National Science Foundation (PHY 1500135 and CBET 1236225, respectively). In addition the enormous help of Mrs. Victoria Piorek (University of Minnesota) in the formatting of the final document including the references is gratefully acknowledged. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:144654 | Serial | 4628 | ||
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Author | Ramakers, M.; Medrano, J.A.; Trenchev, G.; Gallucci, F.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Revealing the arc dynamics in a gliding arc plasmatron: a better insight to improve CO2conversion | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 125002 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A gliding arc plasmatron (GAP) is very promising for CO2 conversion into value-added chemicals, but to further improve this important application, a better understanding of the arc behavior is indispensable. Therefore, we study here for the first time the dynamic arc behavior of the GAP by means of a high-speed camera, for different reactor configurations and in a wide range of operating conditions. This allows us to provide a complete image of the behavior of the gliding arc. More specifically, the arc body shape, diameter, movement and rotation speed are analyzed and discussed. Clearly, the arc movement and shape relies on a number of factors, such as gas turbulence, outlet diameter, electrode surface, gas contraction and buoyance force. Furthermore, we also compare the experimentally measured arc movement to a state-of-the-art 3D-plasma model, which predicts the plasma movement and rotation speed with very good accuracy, to gain further insight in the underlying mechanisms. Finally, we correlate the arc dynamics with the CO2 conversion and energy efficiency, at exactly the same conditions, to explain the effect of these parameters on the CO2 conversion process. This work is important for understanding and optimizing the GAP for CO2 conversion. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000414675000001 | Publication Date | 2017-11-07 | |
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ISSN | 1361-6595 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work was supported by the Belgian Federal Office for Science Policy (BELSPO) and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO; grant numbers G.0383.16N and 11U5316N). | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:147023 | Serial | 4761 | ||
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Author | Bissonnette-Dulude, J.; Heirman, P.; Coulombe, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Gervais, T.; Reuter, S. | ||||
Title | Coupling the COST reference plasma jet to a microfluidic device: a computational study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. |
Volume | 33 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 015001 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The use of microfluidic devices in the field of plasma-liquid interaction can unlock unique possibilities to investigate the effects of plasma-generated reactive species for environmental and biomedical applications. So far, very little simulation work has been performed on microfluidic devices in contact with a plasma source. We report on the modelling and computational simulation of physical and chemical processes taking place in a novel plasma-microfluidic platform. The main production and transport pathways of reactive species both in plasma and liquid are modelled by a novel modelling approach that combines 0D chemical kinetics and 2D transport mechanisms. This combined approach, applicable to systems where the transport of chemical species occurs in unidirectional flows at high Péclet numbers, decreases calculation times considerably compared to regular 2D simulations. It takes advantage of the low computational time of the 0D reaction models while providing spatial information through multiple plug-flow simulations to yield a quasi-2D model. The gas and liquid flow profiles are simulated entirely in 2D, together with the chemical reactions and transport of key chemical species. The model correctly predicts increased transport of hydrogen peroxide into the liquid when the microfluidic opening is placed inside the plasma effluent region, as opposed to inside the plasma region itself. Furthermore, the modelled hydrogen peroxide production and transport in the microfluidic liquid differs by less than 50% compared with experimental results. To explain this discrepancy, the limits of the 0D–2D combined approach are discussed. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001136607100001 | Publication Date | 2024-01-01 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, RGPIN-06820 ; FWO, 1100421N ; McGill University, the TransMedTech Institute; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.8; 2024 IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:202783 | Serial | 8990 | ||
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Author | De Bie, C.; Verheyde, B.; Martens, T.; van Dijk, J.; Paulussen, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Fluid modeling of the conversion of methane into higher hydrocarbons in an atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Plasma processes and polymers | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Process Polym |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 1033-1058 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | A one-dimensional fluid model for a dielectric barrier discharge in methane, used as a chemical reactor for gas conversion, is developed. The model describes the gas phase chemistry governing the conversion process of methane to higher hydrocarbons. The spatially averaged densities of the various plasma species as a function of time are discussed. Besides, the conversion of methane and the yields of the reaction products as a function of the residence time in the reactor are shown and compared with experimental data. Higher hydrocarbons (C2Hy and C3Hy) and hydrogen gas are typically found to be important reaction products. Furthermore, the main underlying reaction pathways are determined. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000297745500005 | Publication Date | 2011-07-11 | |
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ISSN | 1612-8850; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.846 | Times cited | 70 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.846; 2011 IF: 2.468 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92443 | Serial | 1227 | ||
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Author | Belov, I.; Vanneste, J.; Aghaee, M.; Paulussen, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Synthesis of Micro- and Nanomaterials in CO2and CO Dielectric Barrier Discharges: Synthesis of Micro- and Nanomaterials… | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma processes and polymers | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Process Polym |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 1600065 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Dielectric Barrier Discharges operating in CO and CO2 form solid products at atmospheric pressure. The main differences between both plasmas and their deposits were analyzed, at similar energy input. GC measurements revealed a mixture of CO2, CO, and O2 in the CO2 DBD exhaust, while no O2 was found in the CO plasma. A coating of nanoparticles composed of Fe, O, and C was produced by the CO2 discharge, whereas, a microscopic dendrite-like carbon structure was formed in the CO plasma. Fe3O4 and Fe crystalline phases were found in the CO2 sample. The CO deposition was characterized as an amorphous structure, close to polymeric CO (p-CO). Interestingly, p-CO is not formed in the CO2 plasma, in spite of the significant amounts of CO produced (up to 30% in the reactor exhaust). |
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Language | Wos | 000397476000007 | Publication Date | 2016-07-29 | |
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ISSN | 1612-8850 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.846 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | European Union Seventh Framework Programme FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 606889 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.846 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:141759 | Serial | 4487 | ||
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