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| Author | Radaelli, P.G.; Marezio, M.; Tholence, J.L.; de Brion, S.; Santoro, A.; Huang, Q.; Capponi, J.J.; Chaillout, C.; Krekels, T.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Crystal structure of the double Hg-layer copper oxide superconductor (Hg, Pr)2Ba2(Y, Ca)Cu2O8-\delta as a function of doping | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1995 | Publication  |
The journal of physics and chemistry of solids | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem Solids |
| Volume | 56 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 1471-1478 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | A1995RR95600025 | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-3697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.853 | Times cited | 16 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:13323 | Serial | 573 | ||
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| Author | Radaelli, P.G.; Marezio, M.; Tholence, J.L.; Debrion, S.; Santoro, A.; Huang, Q.; Capponi, J.J.; Chaillout, C.; Krekels, T.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Crystal-structure of the double-hg-layer copper-oxide superconductor (Hg,Pr)2Ba2(Y,Ca)Cu2O8-\deltaas a function of doping | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1995 | Publication |
The journal of physics and chemistry of solids | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem Solids |
| Volume | 56 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 1471-1478 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The crystal structure of the newly discovered double-Hg-layer copper oxide superconductor (Hg, Pr)(2)Ba-2(Y, Ca)Cu2O8-delta was studied as a function of chemical doping using neutron and electron diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HREM). Rietveld refinements of the structural parameters from neutron powder diffraction data indicate that the oxygen site O3 on the mercury plane is highly defective, being both partially occupied and displaced from the high-symmetry position. The variable concentration of oxygen vacancies partially compensates for the cation doping and, together with the O3 displacement field, makes some of the Hg atoms acquire an unusual pyramidal coordination. HREM images confirm that the structure is of the '2212' type, with very few defects. In some grains, faint superstructure reflections were evidenced by electron diffraction, suggesting that both the oxygen vacancies and the O3 displacement field may order at least on a local scale. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | A1995RR95600025 | Publication Date | 2002-07-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-3697; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.853 | Times cited | 16 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104423 | Serial | 574 | ||
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| Author | Gillie, L.J.; Palmer, H.M.; Wright, A.J.; Hadermann, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Greaves, C. | ||||
| Title | Crystallographic and magnetic structures of Y0.8Sr2.2Mn2GaO8-\delta: a new vacancy-ordered perovskite structure | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2004 | Publication |
The journal of physics and chemistry of solids | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem Solids |
| Volume | 65 | Issue | Pages | 87-93 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000188127400014 | Publication Date | 2003-10-16 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-3697; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.059 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.059; 2004 IF: 0.988 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:43875 | Serial | 585 | ||
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| Author | Saniz, R.; Xu, Y.; Matsubara, M.; Amini, M.N.; Dixit, H.; Lamoen, D.; Partoens, B. | ||||
| Title | A simplified approach to the band gap correction of defect formation energies : Al, Ga, and In-doped ZnO | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication |
The journal of physics and chemistry of solids | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem Solids |
| Volume | 74 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 45-50 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | The calculation of defect levels in semiconductors within a density functional theory approach suffers greatly from the band gap problem. We propose a band gap correction scheme that is based on the separation of energy differences in electron addition and relaxation energies. We show that it can predict defect levels with a reasonable accuracy, particularly in the case of defects with conduction band character, and yet is simple and computationally economical. We apply this method to ZnO doped with group III elements (Al, Ga, In). As expected from experiment, the results indicate that Zn substitutional doping is preferred over interstitial doping in Al, Ga, and In-doped ZnO, under both zinc-rich and oxygen-rich conditions. Further, all three dopants act as shallow donors, with the +1 charge state having the most advantageous formation energy. Also, doping effects on the electronic structure of ZnO are sufficiently mild so as to affect little the fundamental band gap and lowest conduction bands dispersion, which secures their n-type transparent conducting behavior. A comparison with the extrapolation method based on LDA+U calculations and with the HeydScuseriaErnzerhof hybrid functional (HSE) shows the reliability of the proposed scheme in predicting the thermodynamic transition levels in shallow donor systems. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000311062500009 | Publication Date | 2012-08-10 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-3697; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.059 | Times cited | 36 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Fwo; Bof-Nio | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.059; 2013 IF: 1.594 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101782 | Serial | 3004 | ||
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| Author | Saniz, R.; Sarmadian, N.; Partoens, B.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Marikutsa, A.; Rumyantseva, M.; Gaskov, A.; Lamoen, D. | ||||
| Title | First-principles study of CO and OH adsorption on in-doped ZnO surfaces | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication |
The journal of physics and chemistry of solids | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem Solids |
| Volume | 132 | Issue | Pages | 172-181 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | We present a first-principles computational study of CO and OH adsorption on non-polar ZnO (10¯10) surfaces doped with indium. The calculations were performed using a model ZnO slab. The position of the In dopants was varied from deep bulk-like layers to the surface layers. It was established that the preferential location of the In atoms is at the surface by examining the dependence of the defect formation energy as well as the surface energy on In location. The adsorption sites on the surface of ZnO and the energy of adsorption of CO molecules and OH-species were determined in connection to In doping. It was found that OH has higher bonding energy to the surface than CO. The presence of In atoms at the surface of ZnO is favorable for CO adsorption, resulting in an elongation of the C-O bond and in charge transfer to the surface. The effect of CO and OH adsorption on the electronic and conduction properties of surfaces was assessed. We conclude that In-doped ZnO surfaces should present a higher electronic response upon adsorption of CO. |
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| Language | Wos | 000472124700023 | Publication Date | 2019-04-25 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-3697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.059 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 26.04.2021 |
| Notes | FWO-Vlaanderen, G0D6515N ; ERA.Net RUS Plus, 096 ; VSC; HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp; FWO-Vlaanderen; Flemish Government-department EWI; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.059 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @UA @ admin @ c:irua:159656 | Serial | 5170 | ||
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| Author | Shahraki, M.R.; Abedi-Sarvestani, A.; Seyedi, M.S.; Rafiaani Khachak, P.; Nieto-Garibay, A.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, A. | ||||
| Title | The perception by pastoralists of the factors influencing the appropriate distribution of livestock in the rangelands of north-east Iran | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication |
The Rangeland Journal | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 37 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 191-197 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | The distribution of livestock grazing is a key principle of range management. This study examines pastoralists perceptions of the factors that affect the distribution of livestock in the rangelands of the Neqab region of the Kashmar County in north-east Iran. Data were collected from the pastoralists on their perceptions of the managerial, biological and physical factors that influences the distribution of livestock, using both qualitative and quantitative assessments. Results showed that, the perception of the majority of pastoralists was that the distribution of livestock was average or good in the study area. It was perceived that the experience of herders and the size of the rangeland were the main factors influencing the distribution of livestock. Regression analyses showed that it was perceived that managerial factors had a more important role than biological and physical factors in the distribution of livestock and the proper use of the rangelands in north-east Iran. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000351863200007 | Publication Date | 2015-02-18 | |
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| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:129879 | Serial | 6234 | ||
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| Author | Khotkevych, V.V.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J. | ||||
| Title | A scanning Hall probe microscope for high resolution magnetic imaging down to 300 mK | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2008 | Publication |
The review of scientific instruments | Abbreviated Journal | Rev Sci Instrum |
| Volume | 79 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 123708 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | We present the design, construction, and performance of a low-temperature scanning Hall probe microscope with submicron lateral resolution and a large scanning range. The detachable microscope head is mounted on the cold flange of a commercial 3He-refrigerator (Oxford Instruments, Heliox VT-50) and operates between room temperature and 300 mK. It is fitted with a three-axis slip-stick nanopositioner that enables precise in situ adjustment of the probe location within a 6×6×7 mm3 space. The local magnetic induction at the sample surface is mapped with an easily changeable microfabricated Hall probe [typically GsAs/AlGaAs or AlGaAs/InGaAs/GaAs Hall sensors with integrated scanning tunnel microscopy (STM) tunneling tips] and can achieve minimum detectable fields 10 mG/Hz1/2. The Hall probe is brought into very close proximity to the sample surface by sensing and controlling tunnel currents at the integrated STM tip. The instrument is capable of simultaneous tunneling and Hall signal acquisition in surface-tracking mode. We illustrate the potential of the system with images of superconducting vortices at the surface of a Nb thin film down to 372 mK, and also of labyrinth magnetic-domain patterns of an yttrium iron garnet film captured at room temperature. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000262224800032 | Publication Date | 2008-12-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0034-6748; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 1.515 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.515; 2008 IF: 1.738 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75725 | Serial | 2942 | ||
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| Author | Tsuji, K.; Sato, T.; Wagatsuma, K.; Claes, M.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Preliminary experiment of total reflection x-ray fluorescence using two glancing x-ray beams excitation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1999 | Publication |
The review of scientific instruments | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 70 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 1621-1623 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000079012100006 | Publication Date | 2002-07-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0034-6748 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:23184 | Serial | 8407 | ||
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| Author | Van Hommes, M.E.; Lambour, R.; Du Mortier, B.M.; De Winkel, M.; Tauber, G.; Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Dik, J. | ||||
| Title | The hidden youth of Dirck Jacobsz leeuw : a portrait by Govert Flinck revealed | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication |
The Rijksmuseum bulletin | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 64 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 4-61 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| ISSN | 1877-8127 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:133250 | Serial | 5873 | ||
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| Author | Lind, O.C.; Salbu, B.; Janssens, K.; Proost, K.; Garcia-León, M.; Garcia-Tenorio, R. | ||||
| Title | Characterization of U/Pu particles originating from the nuclear weapon accidents at Palomares, Spain, 1966 and Thule, Greenland, 1968 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2007 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
| Volume | 376 | Issue | Pages | 294-305 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000245776400026 | Publication Date | 2007-03-03 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | 44 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9; 2007 IF: 2.182 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:64601 | Serial | 5506 | ||
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| Author | Rojas, C.M.; Figueroa, L.; Janssens, K.H.; Van Espen, P.E.; Adams, F.C.; Van Grieken, R.E. | ||||
| Title | The elemental composition of airborne particulate matter in the Atacama desert, Chile | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1990 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 91 | Issue | Pages | 251-267 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Air particulate samples were collected at Chapiquiña near Arica (Chile) with a six-stage cascade impactor for about 17-day periods during a 31 month interval. Sixteen elements were determined by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis, and the elemental concentrations were subjected to principal factor analysis. The variability with time of the coarse particles was described by two factors both related to soil dispersion, whereas the fine particle variations could be explained by a third factor related to marine influence. Enrichment factors were compared with those obtained in other remote continental areas, in particular those of air particulate matter sampled at Chacaltaya, Bolivia. Results point to a negligible anthropogenic influence. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | A1990CM36100019 | Publication Date | 2003-09-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:116652 | Serial | 5602 | ||
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| Author | Godoi, R.H.M.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Gonçalves jr., S.J.; Paralovo, S.L.; Borillo, G.C.; Gregório Barbosa, C.G.; Arantes, M.G.; Rosário Filho, N.A.; Grassi, M.T.; Yamamoto, C.I.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Rotondo, G.G.; De Wael, K.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Healthy environment : indoor air quality of Brazilian elementary schools nearby petrochemical industry | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
| Volume | 463 | Issue | Pages | 639-646 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | The mitigation of pollution released to the environment originating fromthe industrial sector has been the aimof all policy-makers and its importance is evident if the adverse health effects on the world population are considered. Although this concern is controversial, petroleum refinery has been linked to some adverse health effects for people living nearby. Apart from home, school is the most important indoor environment for children and there is increasing concern about the school environment and its impact on health, also in developing countries where the prevalence of pollution is higher. As most of the children spend more than 40% of their time in schools, it is critical to evaluate the pollution level in such environment. In the metropolitan region of Curitiba, South Brazil, five schools nearby industries and highways with high density traffic, were selected to characterize the aerosol and gaseous compounds indoor and outdoor of the classrooms, during 20092011. Size segregated aerosol samples were collected for analyses of bulk and single particle elemental profiles. They were analyzed by electron probe X-ray micro-analysis (EPXMA), and by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), to investigate the elemental composition of individual particles and bulk samples. The concentrations of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX); NO2; SO2; acetic acid; and formic acid were assessed indoor and outdoor using passive diffusion tubes. BTEX were analyzed by GCMS and other collected gasses by ion chromatography. Individual exposition of BTEX was assessed by personal passive diffusion tubes. Results are interpreted separately and as a whole with the specific aim of identifying compounds that could affect the health of the scholars. In view of the chemical composition and size distribution of the aerosol particles, local deposition efficiencies in the children's respiratory systems were calculated, revealing the deposition of particles at extrathoracic, tracheobronchial and pulmonary levels. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000325831200072 | Publication Date | 2013-07-07 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | 22 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; We would like to thank Araucaria Foundation and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) who supported the funding and promoted the development of this study. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9; 2013 IF: 3.163 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:108954 | Serial | 5637 | ||
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| Author | Hellar-Kihampa, H.; De Wael, K.; Lugwisha, E.; Govindan, M.; Covaci, A.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Spatial monitoring of organohalogen compounds in surface water and sediments of a rural-urban river basin in Tanzania | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
| Volume | 447 | Issue | Pages | 186-197 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre | ||||
| Abstract | The presence of persistent organic pollutants in Tanzanian environment is not well monitored despite the existing pollution potential from a number of sources. In this study, we investigated for the first time, the concentration profiles of different organohalogen compounds such as organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in environmental samples (water and sediments) from the Pangani river basin (PRB). The PRB is one of the largest drainage basins in Tanzania, with its watershed exposed to multiple input sources of trace organic contaminants. Surface water and sediments were sampled from 12 representative stations of diverse characteristics and land-use practices, in three distinct seasons, and extracted by liquidliquid and Soxhlet extraction methods, respectively. Water samples were analyzed by GC-ECD for OCPs only, while sediment samples were analyzed for OCPs, PCBs and PBDEs by GC/MS. Seven compounds, dominated by HCH isomers (5104460 pg/L) and DDT analogs (1601460 pg/L),were detected in the water samples. These concentrations are far below the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality. A total of 42 compounds (8 OCPs, 28 PCB congeners and 6 PBDE congeners) were detected in the sediment samples. Their respective total concentration ranges were 24510,230; 35711,000 and 382175 pg/g dry weight. The spatial distribution patterns and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis reflected the impact of historical agricultural usage in sugarcane plantations (OCPs), and urbanization (PCBs and PBDEs). Risk assessment using sediment quality guidelines indicated no ecotoxicological risks. The results we have found provide preliminary data on levels of the organic contaminants in Pangani river basin as a new insight on the environmental quality of the area. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000317538100022 | Publication Date | 2013-02-05 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | 42 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; This research project was funded by the International Foundation for Science (IFS, Project Number W/4945-1). The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of the Pangani Basin Water Office (PBWO) in Moshi, Tanzania; especially Ms. Arafa Maggidi in provision of valuable information and assistance with the sampling campaigns, and Salim Lyimo in mapping of the study area. The contributions of Mr. Peter Machibya of the Department of Geology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in sediment characterization; and Mr. Emmanuel Gwae, of the Government Chemists Laboratory Agency (GCLA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for instrumental analysis of the water samples, are highly appreciated. Harieth Hellar-Kihampa acknowledges financial support from the Belgian Technical Agency (BTC). Govindan Malarvannan and Adrian Covaci acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9; 2013 IF: 3.163 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:105260 | Serial | 5836 | ||
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| Author | Xie, Y.; Spiller, M.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
| Title | A bioreactor and nutrient balancing approach for the conversion of solid organic fertilizers to liquid nitrate-rich fertilizers : mineralization and nitrification performance complemented with economic aspects | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
| Volume | 806 | Issue | Pages | 150415 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Due to the high water- and nutrient-use efficiency, hydroponic cultivation is increasingly vital in progressing to environment-friendly food production. To further alleviate the environmental impacts of synthetic fertilizer production, the use of recovered nutrients should be encouraged in horticulture and agriculture at large. Solid organic fertilizers can largely contribute to this, yet their physical and chemical nature impedes application in hydroponics. This study proposes a bioreactor for mineralization and nitrification followed by a supplementation step for limiting macronutrients to produce nitrate-based solutions from solid fertilizers, here based on a novel microbial fertilizer. Batch tests showed that aerobic conversions at 35 °C could realize a nitrate (NO₃−-N) production efficiency above 90% and a maximum rate of 59 mg N L−1 d−1. In the subsequent bioreactor test, nitrate production efficiencies were lower (44–51%), yet rates were higher (175–212 mg N L−1 d−1). Calcium and magnesium hydroxide were compared to control the bioreactor pH at 6.0 ± 0.2, while also providing macronutrients for plant production. A mass balance estimation to mimic the Hoagland nutrient solution showed that 92.7% of the NO₃−-N in the Ca(OH)₂ scenario could be organically sourced, while this was only 37.4% in the Mg(OH)₂ scenario. Besides, carbon dioxide (CO₂) generated in the bioreactor can be used for greenhouse carbon fertilization to save operational expenditure (OPEX). An estimation of the total OPEX showed that the production of a nutrient solution from solid organic fertilizers can be cost competitive compared to using commercially available liquid inorganic fertilizer solutions. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000707640400021 | Publication Date | 2021-09-20 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:181787 | Serial | 7132 | ||
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| Author | Zhu, W.; Van Tendeloo, M.; Xie, Y.; Timmer, M.J.; Peng, L.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
| Title | Storage without nitrite or nitrate enables the long-term preservation of full-scale partial nitritation/anammox sludge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
| Volume | 806 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 151330 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Bioaugmentation with summer harvested sludge during winter could compensate for bacterial activity loss but requires that sludge activity can be restored after storage. This study assesses the effect of temperature and redox adjustment during the storage over 180 days of partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) granular resp. floccular sludge from potato processing resp. sludge reject water treatment. Anoxic storage conditions (in the presence of nitrite or nitrate and the absence of oxygen) resulted in a loss of 80-100% of the anammox bacteria (AnAOB) activity capacity at 20 degrees C and 4 degrees C, while anaerobic conditions (without oxygen, nitrite, and nitrate) lost only 45-63%. Storage at 20 degrees C was more cost-effective compared to 4 degrees C, and this was confirmed in the sludge reactivation experiment (20 CC). Furthermore, AnAOB activity correlated negatively with the electrical conductivity level (R-2 > 0.85, p < 0.05), so strong salinity increases should be avoided. No significant differences were found in the activity capacity of aerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AerAOB) under different storage conditions (p > 0.1). The relative abundance of dominant AnAOB (Candidatus Brocadia) and AerAOB genera (Nitrosomonas) remained constant in both sludges. In conclusion, preserving PN/A biomass without cooling and nitrite or nitrate addition proved to be a cost-effective strategy. (C) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000740216300013 | Publication Date | 2021-10-28 | |
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| Series Volume | Series Issue | Edition | |||
| ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:185447 | Serial | 7213 | ||
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| Author | Muys, M.; González Cámara, S.J.; Derese, S.; Spiller, M.; Verliefde, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
| Title | Dissolution rate and growth performance reveal struvite as a sustainable nutrient source to produce a diverse set of microbial protein | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 866 | Issue | Pages | 161172-161179 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | To provide for the globally increasing demand for proteinaceous food, microbial protein (MP) has the potential to become an alternative food or feed source. Phosphorus (P), on the other hand, is a critical raw material whose global reserves are declining. Growing MP on recovered phosphorus, for instance, struvite obtained from wastewater treatment, is a promising MP production route that could supply protein-rich products while handling P scarcity. The aim of this study was to explore struvite dissolution kinetics in different MP media and characterize MP production with struvite as sole P-source. Different operational parameters, including pH, temperature, contact surface area, and ion concentrations were tested, and struvite dissolution rates were observed between 0.32 and 4.7 g P/L/d and a solubility between 0.23 and 2.22 g P-based struvite/L. Growth rates and protein production of the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Limnospira sp. (previously known as Arthrospira sp.), and the purple non‑sulfur bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris on struvite were equal to or higher than growth on conventional potassium phosphate. For aerobic heterotrophic bacteria, two slow-growing communities showed decreased growth on struvite, while the growth was increased for a third fast-growing one. Furthermore, MP protein content on struvite was always comparable to the one obtained when grown on standard media. Together with the low content in metals and micropollutants, these results demonstrate that struvite can be directly applied as an effective nutrient source to produce fast-growing MP, without any previous dissolution step. Combining a high purity recovered product with an efficient way of producing protein results in a strong environmental win-win. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000922040000001 | Publication Date | 2022-12-24 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:192943 | Serial | 7297 | ||
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| Author | Sillanpää, M.; Saarikoski, S.; Hillamo, R.; Pennanen, A.; Makkonen, U.; Spolnik, Z.; Van Grieken, R.; Koskentalo, T.; Salonen, R.O. | ||||
| Title | Chemical composition, mass size distribution and source analysis of long-range transported wildfire smokes in Helsinki | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2005 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 350 | Issue | Pages | 119-135 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000233225300011 | Publication Date | 2005-04-08 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:54253 | Serial | 7651 | ||
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| Author | Dekov, V.M.; Araujo, F.; Van Grieken, R.; Subramanian, V. | ||||
| Title | Chemical composition of sediments and suspended matter from the Cauvery and Brahmaputra rivers (India) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1998 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 212 | Issue | Pages | 89-105 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000073203500001 | Publication Date | 2002-07-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:20962 | Serial | 7656 | ||
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| Author | Dekov, V.M.; Araujo, F.; Van Grieken, R.; Subramanian, V. | ||||
| Title | Chemical composition of sediments and suspended matter from the Cauvery and Brahmaputra rivers (India) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1997 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 203 | Issue | Pages | 51-53 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:18787 | Serial | 7657 | ||
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| Author | Dekov, V.M.; Komy, Z.; Araujo, F.; van Put, A.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Chemical composition of sediments, suspended matter, river and ground water of the Nile (Aswan-Sohag transvers) | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1997 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 201 | Issue | Pages | 195-210 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | A1997XL69100003 | Publication Date | 2002-07-25 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:18781 | Serial | 7658 | ||
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| Author | Kartal, S.; Dogan, M.; Rojas, C.M.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Composition and sources of atmospheric particulate matter at Kayseri, Central Turkey | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1993 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 133 | Issue | Pages | 83-97 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | A1993LA92200005 | Publication Date | 2003-09-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:6251 | Serial | 7703 | ||
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| Author | Das, B.K.; Singh, M.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | The elemental chemistry of sediments in the Nainital lake, Kumaun Himalaya, India | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1995 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 168 | Issue | Pages | 85-90 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | A1995RH03700008 | Publication Date | 2002-07-25 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:12347 | Serial | 7886 | ||
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| Author | Saiz-Jimenez, C.; Garcia-Rowe, J.; Garcia Del Cura, M.A.; Ortega-Camvo, J.J.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Endolithic cyanobacteria in Maastricht limestone | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1990 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 94 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 209-220 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | The Maastricht limestone used for the construction of the 14th century O.L. Basilica in Tongeren, Belgium, is a light yellowish, porous, soft rock of the Late Cretaceous age. The limestone has a high carbonate content (> 95%); quartz and glauconite occur rarely. On the north side of the building, there is extensive growth of epilithic algae. On the south side, an assemblage of organisms was observed beneath the abiotic surface. This community, developed as a green layer 1 mm below the surface, is dominated by cyanobacteria. A moss was also present. The organisms were studied by transmitted light, phase contrast and scanning electron microscopy, and isolated in cultures. The cyanobacteria belong to the genera Synechococcus and Chroococcidiopsis, and the moss was identified as Tortula muralis Hedw. The organic matter present in the green layer was characterized in terms of molecular components using analytical pyrolysis. Pyrolysis products from polysaccharides and proteins, and evaporation/pyrolysis products from lipids, comprise the vast majority of identified compounds. The identification of specific biomarkers such as 7-methylheptadecane is further evidence of the presence of cyanobacteria. Phytenes and phytadienes are indicative of phototrophic organisms, as they are pyrolysis products from chlorophylls. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | A1990DF51800004 | Publication Date | 2003-09-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:116654 | Serial | 7902 | ||
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| Author | Berghmans, P.; Bleux, N.; Int Panis, L.; Mishra, V.K.; Torfs, R.; Van Poppel, M. | ||||
| Title | Exposure assessment of a cyclist to PM10 and ultrafine particles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2009 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 407 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1286-1298 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Estimating personal exposure to air pollution is a crucial component in identifying high-risk populations and situations. It will enable policy makers to determine efficient control strategies. Cycling is again becoming a favorite mode of transport both in developing and in developed countries due to increasing traffic congestion and environmental concerns. in Europe, it is also seen as a healthy sports activity. However, due to high levels of hazardous pollutants in the present day road microenvironment the cyclist might be at a higher health risk due to higher breathing rate and proximity to the vehicular exhaust. In this paper we present estimates of the exposure of a cyclist to particles of various size fractions including ultrafine particles (UFP) in the town of Mol (Flanders, Belgium). The results indicate relatively higher UFP concentration exposure during morning office hours and moderate UFP levels during afternoon. The major sources of UFP and PM(10) were identified, which are vehicular emission and construction activities, respectively. We also present a dust mapping technique which can be a useful tool for town planners and local policy makers. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000262573200005 | Publication Date | 2008-12-03 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:94563 | Serial | 7953 | ||
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| Author | Facetti, J.; Dekov, V.M.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
| Title | Heavy metals in sediments from the Paraguay river: a preliminary study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1998 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 209 | Issue | Pages | 79-86 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000072368900008 | Publication Date | 2002-07-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:20961 | Serial | 8025 | ||
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| Author | Camuffo, D.; Brimblecombe, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Busse, H.-J.; Sturaro, G.; Valentino, A.; Bernardi, A.; Blades, N.; Shooter, D.; de Bock, L.; Gysels, K.; Wieser, M.; Kim, O. | ||||
| Title | Indoor air quality at the Correr Museum, Venice, Italy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1999 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 236 | Issue | Pages | 135-152 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000082983600010 | Publication Date | 2002-07-25 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:27591 | Serial | 8082 | ||
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| Author | Godoi, R.H.M.; Carneiro, B.H.B.; Paralovo, S.L.; Campos, V.P.; Tavares, T.M.; Evangelista, H.; Van Grieken, R.; Godoi, A.F.L. | ||||
| Title | Indoor air quality of a museum in a subtropical climate : the Oscar Niemeyer museum in Curitiba, Brazil | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 452 | Issue | Pages | 314-320 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | The assessment of damage to indoor cultural heritage, in particular by pollutants, is nowadays a major and growing concern for curators and conservators. Nevertheless, although many museums have been widely investigated in Europe, the effects of particulate matter and gaseous pollutants in museums under tropical and subtropical climates and with different economic realities are still unclear. An important portion of the world's cultural heritage is currently in tropical countries where both human and financial resources for preserving museum collections are limited. Hence, our aim is to assess the damage that can be caused to the artwork by pollution in hot and humid environments, where air quality and microclimatic condition differences can cause deterioration. As a case study, particulate matter as well as gases were collected at the Oscar Niemeyer Museum (MON) in Curitiba, Brazil, where large modern and contemporary works of art are displayed. NO2, SO2, O3, Acetic Acid, Formic Acids and BTEX, in the ambient air, were sampled by means of passive diffusive sampling and their concentrations were determined by IC or GCMS. The particulate matter was collected in bulk form and analyzed with the use of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and aethalometer. The chemical compositions of individual particles were quantitatively elucidated, including low-Z components like C, N and O, as well as higher-Z elements, using automated electron probe microanalysis. The gaseous and particulate matter levels were then compared with the concentrations obtained for the same pollutants in other museums, located in places with different climates, and with some reference values provided by international cultural heritage conservation centers. Results are interpreted separately and as a whole with the specific aim of identifying compounds that could contribute to the chemical reactions taking place on the surfaces of artifacts and which could potentially cause irreversible damage to the artworks. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000318530600034 | Publication Date | 2013-03-23 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:106766 | Serial | 8083 | ||
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| Author | Eltayeb, M.A.H.; Van Grieken, R.E. | ||||
| Title | Iron, copper, zinc and lead in hair from Sudanese populations of different age groups | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 1990 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 95 | Issue | Pages | 157-165 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence was used for the analysis of hair samples from three different age groups of the Sudanese population. Hair samples were digested in a mixture of nitric and perchloric acids and the metals were then precipitated with ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate. The variations of the Fe, Cu, Zn and Pb content of hair with age were investigated. The averages of the elemental concentrations in each age group were compared with the other age groups and with literature values. The correlation of each pair of elements in the hair samples was also investigated. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | A1990DP94300014 | Publication Date | 2003-09-12 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:116656 | Serial | 8132 | ||
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| Author | Álvarez-Martín, A.; Sanchez-Martin, M.J.; Ordax, J.M.; Marin-Benito, J.M.; Sonia Rodriguez-Cruz, M. | ||||
| Title | Leaching of two fungicides in spent mushroom substrate amended soil : I influence of amendment rate, fungicide ageing and flow condition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 584 | Issue | Pages | 828-837 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
| Abstract | A study has been conducted on the leaching of two fungicides, tebuconazole and cymoxanil, in a soil amended with spent mushroom substrate (SMS), with an evaluation of how different factors influence this process.The objective was based on the potential use of SMS as a biosorbent for immobilizing pesticides in vulnerable soils, and the need to know how it could affect the subsequent transport of these retained compounds. Breakthrough curves (BTCs) for C-14-fungicides, non-incubated and incubated over 30 days, were obtained in columns packed with an unamended soil (S), and this soil amended with SMS at rates of 5% (S + SMS5) and 50% (S + SMS50) under saturated and saturated-unsaturated flows. The highest leaching of tebuconazole (> 50% of the total C-14 added) was found in S when a saturated water flow was applied to the column, but the percentage of leached fungidde decreased when a saturated-unsaturated flow was applied in both SMS-amended soils. Also a significant decrease in teaching was observed for tebuconazole after incubation in the column, especially in S + SMS50 when both flows were applied. Furthermore, cymoxanil leaching was complete in S and S + SMS when a saturated flow was applied, and maximum peak concentrations were reached at 1 pore volume (PV), although BTCs showed peaks with lower concentrations in S + SMS. The amounts of cymoxanil retained only increased in S + SMS when a saturated-unsaturated flow was applied. A more relevant effect of SMS for reducing the leaching of fungidde was observed when cymoxanil was previously incubated in the column, although mineralization was enhanced in this case. These results are of interest for extending SMS application on the control of the leaching of fungicides with different physicochemical characteristics after different ageing times in the soil and water flow conditions applied. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000399358500080 | Publication Date | 2017-01-26 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:160643 | Serial | 8168 | ||
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| Author | Spiller, M. | ||||
| Title | Measuring adaptive capacity of urban wastewater infrastructure : change impact and change propagation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2017 | Publication |
The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 601-602 | Issue | Pages | 571-579 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | The ability of urban wastewater systems to adapt and transform as a response to change is an integral part of sustainable development. This requires technology and infrastructure that can be adapted to new operational challenges. In this study the adaptive capacity of urban wastewater systems is evaluated by assessing the interdependencies between system components. In interdependent and therefore tightly coupled systems, changes to one systems component will require alteration elsewhere in the system, therefore impairing the capacity of these systems to be changed. The aim of this paper is to develop a methodology to evaluate the adaptive capacity of urban wastewater systems by assessing how change drivers and innovation affect existing wastewater technology and infrastructure. The methodology comprises 7 steps and applies a change impact table and a design structure matrix that are completed by experts during workshops. Change impact tables quantify where change drivers, such as energy neutrality and resource recovery, require innovation in a system. The design structure matrix is a tool to quantify emerging changes that are a result of the innovation. The method is applied for the change driver of energy neutrality and shown for two innovations: a decentralised upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor followed by an anammox process and a conventional activated sludge treatment with enhanced chemical precipitation and high temperature-high pressure hydrolysis. The results show that the energy neutrality of wastewater systems can be address by either innovation in the decentralised or centralised treatment. The quantification of the emerging changes for both innovations indicates that the decentralised treatment is more disruptive, or in other words, the system needs to undergo more adaptation. It is concluded that the change impact and change propagation method can be used to characterise and quantify the technological or infrastructural transformations. In addition, it provides insight into the stakeholders affected by change. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000406294900057 | Publication Date | 2017-05-31 | |
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| ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:143926 | Serial | 8212 | ||
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