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Author Alvarez-Martin, A.; Quanico, J.; Scovacricchi, T.; Avranovich Clerici, E.; Baggerman, G.; Janssens, K.
Title Chemical mapping of the degradation of geranium lake in paint cross sections by MALDI-MSI Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication (down) Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 95 Issue 49 Pages 18215-18223
Keywords A1 Journal article; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS); Ecosphere
Abstract Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) has become a powerful method to extract spatially resolved chemical information in complex materials. This study provides the first use of MALDI-MSI to define spatial–temporal changes in oil paints. Due to the highly heterogeneous nature of oil paints, the sample preparation had to be optimized to prevent molecules from delocalizing. Here, we present a new protocol for the layer-specific analysis of oil paint cross sections achieving a lateral resolution of 10 μm and without losing ionization efficiency due to topographic effects. The efficacy of this method was investigated in oil paint samples containing a mixture of two historic organic pigments, geranium lake and lead white, a mixture often employed in the work of painter Vincent Van Gogh. This methodology not only allows for spatial visualization of the molecules responsible for the pink hue of the paint but also helps to elucidate the chemical changes behind the discoloration of paintings with this composition. The results demonstrate that this approach provides valuable molecular compositional information about the degradation pathways of pigments in specific paint layers and their interaction with the binding medium and other paint components and with light over time. Since a spatial correlation between molecular species and the visual pattern of the discoloration pattern can be made, we expect that mass spectrometry imaging will become highly relevant in future degradation studies of many more historical pigments and paints.
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Language Wos 001142876000001 Publication Date 2023-11-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.4 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.4; 2023 IF: 6.32
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:201644 Serial 9007
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Author Steijlen, A.S.M.; Parrilla, M.; Van Echelpoel, R.; De Wael, K.
Title Dual microfluidic sensor system for enriched electrochemical profiling and identification of illicit drugs on-site Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication (down) Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 96 Issue 1 Pages 590-598
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)
Abstract Electrochemical sensors have emerged as a new analytical tool for illicit drug detection to facilitate ultrafast and accurate identification of suspicious compounds on-site. Drugs of abuse can be identified using their unique voltammetric fingerprint at a given pH. Today, the right buffer solution is manually selected based on drug appearance, and in some cases, a consecutive analysis in two different pH solutions is required. In this work, we present a disposable microfluidic multichannel sensor system that automatically records fingerprints in two pH solutions (e.g., pH 5 and pH 12). This system has two advantages. It will overcome the manual selection of a buffer solution at the right pH, decrease analysis time, and minimize the risk of human errors. Second, the combination of two fingerprints, the superfingerprint, contains more detailed information about the samples, which enhances the selectivity of the analytical technique. First, real-time pH measurements proved that the sample can be brought to the desired pH within a minute. Subsequently, an electrochemical study on the microfluidic platform with 1 mM illicit drug standards of MDMA, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine showed that the characteristic voltammetric fingerprints and peak potentials are reproducible, also in the presence of common cutting agents. Finally, the microfluidic concept was validated with real confiscated samples, showing promising results for the user-friendly identification of drugs of abuse. In short, this paper presents a successful proof-of-concept study of a multichannel microfluidic sensor system to enrich the fingerprints of illicit drugs at pH 5 and pH 12, thus providing a low-cost, portable, and rapid identification system of illicit drugs with minimal user intervention.
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Language Wos 001139443500001 Publication Date 2023-12-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 7.4 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 7.4; 2024 IF: 6.32
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:201877 Serial 9024
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Author Martens, T.; Bogaerts, A.; Brok, W.; van Dijk, J.
Title Computer simulations of a dielectric barrier discharge used for analytical spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 388 Issue 8 Pages 1583-1594
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000248373300005 Publication Date 2007-04-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642;1618-2650; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 28 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2007 IF: 2.867
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:65036 Serial 466
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Author Jaroszewicz, J.; de Nolf, W.; Janssens, K.; Michalski, A.; Falkenberg, G.
Title Advantages of combined mu-XRF and mu-XRD for phase characterization of Ti-B-C ceramics compared with conventional X-ray diffraction Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1129-1133
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700005 Publication Date 2008-05-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 7 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69317 Serial 5459
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Author Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; Mendera, M.
Title Compositional analysis of Tuscan glass samples: in search of raw materials fingerprints Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1389-1395
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700035 Publication Date 2008-02-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 26 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69320 Serial 5545
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Author Janssens, K.; van Espen, P.; Van 't dack, L.
Title Euroanalysis 14: the European Conference on Analytical Chemistry Type Editorial
Year 2008 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1107-1108
Keywords Editorial; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
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Language Wos 000256088700001 Publication Date 2008-05-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69316 Serial 5608
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Author Bugani, S.; Camaiti, M.; Morselli, L.; Van de Casteele, E.; Janssens, K.
Title Investigating morphological changes in treated vs. untreated stone building materials by x-ray micro-CT Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1343-1350
Keywords A1 Journal article; Vision lab; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700030 Publication Date 2008-03-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 25 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2008 IF: 3.328
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:69319 Serial 5673
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Author Terzano, R.; Alfeld, M.; Janssens, K.; Vekemans, B.; Schoonjans, T.; Vincze, L.; Tomasi, N.; Pinton, R.; Cesco, S.
Title Spatially resolved (semi)quantitative determination of iron (Fe) in plants by means of synchrotron micro X-ray fluorescence Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 405 Issue 10 Pages 3341-3350
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Iron (Fe) is an essential element for plant growth and development; hence determining Fe distribution and concentration inside plant organs at the microscopic level is of great relevance to better understand its metabolism and bioavailability through the food chain. Among the available microanalytical techniques, synchrotron mu-XRF methods can provide a powerful and versatile array of analytical tools to study Fe distribution within plant samples. In the last years, the implementation of new algorithms and detection technologies has opened the way to more accurate (semi)quantitative analyses of complex matrices like plant materials. In this paper, for the first time the distribution of Fe within tomato roots has been imaged and quantified by means of confocal mu-XRF and exploiting a recently developed fundamental parameter-based algorithm. With this approach, Fe concentrations ranging from few hundreds of ppb to several hundreds of ppm can be determined at the microscopic level without cutting sections. Furthermore, Fe (semi)quantitative distribution maps were obtained for the first time by using two opposing detectors to collect simultaneously the XRF radiation emerging from both sides of an intact cucumber leaf.
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Language Wos 000316338700033 Publication Date 2013-02-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes ; Research was supported by grants from Italian MIUR (FIRB-Programma “Futuro in Ricerca”) and Free University of Bolzano (TN5046 and TN5056). Synchrotron experiments at HASY-LAB were financially supported by the European Community Research Infrastructure Action under the FP6 “Structuring the European Research Area” Program I (Integrating Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science; project: contract RII3-CT-2004-506008). Matthias Alfeld receives a Ph.D. fellowship of the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO). We thank Karen Rickers-Appel for her scientific and technical support in obtaining the experimental data at Beamline L (HASYLAB, DESY, Hamburg, Germany). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2013 IF: 3.578
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:108261 Serial 5838
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Author Bugani, S.; Modugno, F.; Lucejko, J.J.; Giachi, G.; Cagno, S.; Cloetens, P.; Janssens, K.; Morselli, L.
Title Study on the impregnation of archaeological waterlogged wood with consolidation treatments using synchrotron radiation microtomography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 395 Issue 7 Pages 1977-1985
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract In favourable conditions of low temperature and low oxygen concentration, archaeological waterlogged wooden artefacts, such as shipwrecks, can survive with a good state of preservation. Nevertheless, anaerobic bacteria can considerably degrade waterlogged wooden objects with a significant loss in polysaccharidic components. Due to these decay processes, wood porosity and water content increase under ageing. In such conditions, the conservation treatments of archaeological wooden artefacts often involve the replacement of water with substances which fill the cavities and help to prevent collapse and stress during drying. The treatments are very often expensive and technically difficult, and their effectiveness very much depends on the chemical and physical characteristics of the substances used for impregnation. Also important are the degree of cavity-filling, penetration depth and distribution in the structure of the wood. In this study, the distribution in wood cavities of some mixtures based on polyethylene glycols and colophony, used for the conservation of waterlogged archaeological wood, was investigated using synchrotron radiation X-ray computed microtomography (SR-A mu CT). This non-destructive imaging technique was useful for the study of the degraded waterlogged wood and enabled us to visualise the morphology of the wood and the distribution of the materials used in the wood treatments. The study has shown how deposition is strictly related to the dimension of the wooden cavities. The work is currently proceeding with the comparison of synchrotron observations with the data of the solutions viscosity and with those of the properties imparted to the wood by the treatments.
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Language Wos 000272017000005 Publication Date 2009-09-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2009 IF: 3.480
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94493 Serial 5853
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Author Bogaerts, A.
Title Modeling plasmas in analytical chemistry—an example of cross-fertilization Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication (down) Analytical And Bioanalytical Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 412 Issue 24 Pages 6059-6083
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract This paper gives an overview of the modeling work developed in our group in the last 25 years for various plasmas used in analytical spectrochemistry, i.e., glow discharges (GDs), inductively coupled plasmas (ICPs), and laser ablation (LA) for sample introduction in the ICP and for laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). The modeling approaches are briefly presented, which are different for each case, and some characteristic results are illustrated. These plasmas are used not only in analytical chemistry but also in other applications, and the insights obtained in these other fields were quite helpful for us to develop models for the analytical plasmas. Likewise, there is now a huge interest in plasma–liquid interaction, atmospheric pressure glow discharges (APGDs), and dielectric barrier discharges (DBDs) for environmental, medical, and materials applications of plasmas. The insights obtained in these fields are also very relevant for ambient desorption/ionization sources and for liquid sampling, which are nowadays very popular in analytical chemistry, and they could be very helpful in developing models for these sources as well.
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Language Wos 000522701700005 Publication Date 2020-03-31
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.3 Times cited Open Access
Notes M. Aghaei, Z. Chen, D. Autrique, T. Martens, and P. Heirman are gratefully acknowledged for their valuable efforts in the model developments illustrated in this paper. Approved Most recent IF: 4.3; 2020 IF: 3.431
Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:168600 Serial 6412
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Author Moro, G.; Barich, H.; Driesen, K.; Montiel, N.F.; Neven, L.; Mendonca, C.D.; Thiruvottriyur Shanmugam, S.; Daems, E.; De Wael, K.
Title Unlocking the full power of electrochemical fingerprinting for on-site sensing applications Type A1 Journal article
Year 2020 Publication (down) Analytical And Bioanalytical Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume Issue Pages 1-14
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Electrochemical sensing for the semi-quantitative detection of biomarkers, drugs, environmental contaminants, food additives, etc. shows promising results in point-of-care diagnostics and on-site monitoring. More specifically, electrochemical fingerprint (EF)-based sensing strategies are considered an inviting approach for the on-site detection of low molecular weight molecules. The fast growth of electrochemical sensors requires defining the concept of direct electrochemical fingerprinting in sensing. The EF can be defined as the unique electrochemical signal or pattern, mostly recorded by voltammetric techniques, specific for a certain molecule that can be used for its quantitative or semi-quantitative identification in a given analytical context with specified circumstances. The performance of EF-based sensors can be enhanced by considering multiple features of the signal (i.e., oxidation or reduction patterns), in combination with statistical data analysis or sample pretreatments or by including electrode surface modifiers to enrich the EF. In this manuscript, some examples of EF-based sensors, strategies to improve their performances, and open challenges are discussed to unlock the full power of electrochemical fingerprinting for on-site sensing applications.
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Language Wos 000523396300002 Publication Date 2020-04-04
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.3 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes ; The presented review is the result of a concerted effort and fruitful discussions among enthusiastic, young, and (for the occasion) female researchers of the AXES research group, each of them with specific expertise and background, under the guidance of the corresponding author. The authors acknowledge FWO-Flanders, BOF-UA, IOF-UA, FAPESP and EU for funding. ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.3; 2020 IF: 3.431
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:168563 Serial 6647
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Author Swaenen, M.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Frost, R.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Investigation of inclusions trapped inside Libyan desert glass by Raman microscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2010 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 397 Issue 7 Pages 2659-2665
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Several specimens of Libyan desert glass (LDG), an enigmatic natural glass from Egypt, were subjected to investigation by micro-Raman spectroscopy. The spectra of inclusions inside the LDG samples were successfully measured through the layers of glass and the mineral species were identified on this basis. The presence of cristobalite as typical for high-temperature melt products was confirmed, together with co-existing quartz. TiO2 was determined in two polymorphic species rutile and anatase. Micro-Raman spectroscopy proved also the presence of minerals unusual for high-temperature glasses such as anhydrite and aragonite.
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Language Wos 000280122100004 Publication Date 2010-01-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 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:83276 Serial 8125
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Author Avigo, D.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Janissek, P.R.; Makarovska, Y.; Krata, A.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Alfoldy, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Godoi, R.H.M.
Title Particulate matter analysis at elementary schools in Curitiba, Brazil Type A1 Journal article
Year 2008 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 391 Issue 4 Pages 1459-1468
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000256088700043 Publication Date 2008-03-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 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:68797 Serial 8360
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Author Cabal Rodríguez, A.E.; Leyva Pernia, D.; Schalm, O.; van Espen, P.J.M.
Title Possibilities of energy-resolved X-ray radiography for the investigation of paintings Type A1 Journal article
Year 2012 Publication (down) Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 402 Issue 4 Pages 1471-1480
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract X-ray radiographic images of paintings often show little or no contrast. In order to increase the contrast in radiographic images we measured the X-ray spectrum of a low power X-ray tube, after passing through the painting, with a high energy-resolution SDD detector. To obtain images, the detector is collimated with a 400 mu m diameter pinhole and the painting was moved through the beam in the x and y-direction using a dwell time of a few seconds per pixel. The data obtained consists of a data cube of, typically, 200 x 200 pixels and a 512-channel X-ray spectrum for each pixel, spanning the energy range from 0 to 40 keV. Having the absorbance spectrum available for each pixel, we are able, a posteriori, to produce images by edge subtraction for any given element. In this way high contrast, element-specific, images can be obtained. Because of the high energy-resolution a much simpler edge subtraction algorithm can be applied. We also used principal-component imaging to obtain, in a more automated way, images with high contrast. Some of these images can easily be attributed to specific elements. It turns out that preprocessing of the spectral data is crucial for the success of the multivariate image processing.
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Language Wos 000299842000008 Publication Date 2011-07-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:96200 Serial 8394
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Author Dillen, A.; Vandezande, W.; Daems, D.; Lammertyn, J.
Title Unraveling the effect of the aptamer complementary element on the performance of duplexed aptamers : a thermodynamic study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication (down) Analytical And Bioanalytical Chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume 413 Issue 19 Pages 4739-4750
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Duplexed aptamers (DAs) are widespread aptasensor formats that simultaneously recognize and signal the concentration of target molecules. They are composed of an aptamer and aptamer complementary element (ACE) which consists of a short oligonucleotide that partially inhibits the aptamer sequence. Although the design principles to engineer DAs are straightforward, the tailored development of DAs for a particular target is currently based on trial and error due to limited knowledge of how the ACE sequence affects the final performance of DA biosensors. Therefore, we have established a thermodynamic model describing the influence of the ACE on the performance of DAs applied in equilibrium assays and demonstrated that this relationship can be described by the binding strength between the aptamer and ACE. To validate our theoretical findings, the model was applied to the 29-mer anti-thrombin aptamer as a case study, and an experimental relation between the aptamer-ACE binding strength and performance of DAs was established. The obtained results indicated that our proposed model could accurately describe the effect of the ACE sequence on the performance of the established DAs for thrombin detection, applied for equilibrium assays. Furthermore, to characterize the binding strength between the aptamer and ACEs evaluated in this work, a set of fitting equations was derived which enables thermodynamic characterization of DNA-based interactions through thermal denaturation experiments, thereby overcoming the limitations of current predictive software and chemical denaturation experiments. Altogether, this work encourages the development, characterization, and use of DAs in the field of biosensing.
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Language Wos 000659366300001 Publication Date 2021-06-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179163 Serial 8713
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Author Adams, F.; Adriaens, A.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Can plasma spectrochemistry assist in improving the accuracy of chemical analysis? Type A1 Journal article
Year 2002 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 456 Issue Pages 63-75
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000174676000007 Publication Date 2002-10-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.95 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.95; 2002 IF: 2.114
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:38375 Serial 272
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Author Cidu, R.; Fanfani, L.; Shaud, P.; Edmunds, W.M.; Van 't dack, L.; Gijbels, R.
Title Determination of gold at the ultratrace level in natural waters Type A1 Journal article
Year 1994 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 296 Issue Pages 295-304
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1994PM14000010 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:10252 Serial 668
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Author Shazali, I.; Van 't dack, L.; Gijbels, R.
Title Determination of precious metals in ores and rocks by thermal neutron activation/\gamma-spectrometry after preconcentration by nickel sulphide fire assay and coprecipitation with tellurium Type A1 Journal article
Year 1987 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 196 Issue Pages 49-58
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The six platinum group elements (Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir and Pt) can be determined in geological samples down to the μg kg−1 level, by using nickel sulphide fire assay and neutron activation of the residue ramaining after dissolution of the nickel sulphide button in concentrated hydrochloric acid. Losses for the platinum group elements during this dissolution step are usually insignificant, except when the elements are present at ultra-trace levels. The can be recovered from the filtrate by coprecipitation with tellerium. The latter approach also permits determination of silver, which is significantly lost in the hydrochloric acid treatment (recovery <98% instead of typically ≈ 10%). The coprecipitation with tellurium considerably improves the results for gold (recovery ≈ 95% instead of typically 75%).
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1987K058900006 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 49 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111403 Serial 670
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Author Gijbels, R.; Dams, R.
Title Determination of silicon in natural and pollution aerosols by 14-MeV neutron activation analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1973 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 63 Issue 2 Pages 369-381
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The determination of silicon via the 28Si(n,p)28 Al reaction by means of 14-MeV neutrons is applied to the analysis of pollution and natural aerosols. A Whatman 41 filter (40 cm2) on which airborne particulate material has been collected is compressed into a 3 × 12.7 mm pellet. Standards are prepared in the same way from clean filters spiked with a silicate solution. After a 50-s irradiation and a 75-s decay time, the sample is counted for 2 min with 5 × 5 NaI(Tl) well detector. The 1.779-MeV photopeak of 28Al is measured with a single channel sealer chain or with a multichannel analyser. The reproducibility, sensitivity and liability to interference from other elements were investigated for both counting systems. The homogeneity of the pellets and the filters was checked. The overall precision of one single-channel determination was estimated to be 3.5% after a 24-h high-volume sampling time. Samples collected in urban, industrial and remote areas with concentrations ranging from 0.05 to 15 μg Si m-3 air were analysed and the results are discussed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1973O944700013 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116365 Serial 672
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Author van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.; Speecke, A.; Hoste, J.
Title The determination of silicon in steel by 14-mev neutron activation analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1968 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 43 Issue Pages 199-209
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A fast (25 min) non-destructive determination of silicon in steel by 14-MeV neutron activation is described. The 1.78-MeV 28Al activity, induced by the reaction 28Si(n,p)28Al, is counted on a NaI(Tl) detector. An oxygen flux monitor is used to normalise to the same neutron flux. Two methods are described to correct for the 56Mn activity (2.58 h), induced into the iron matrix via 56Fe(n,p)56Mn. Nuclear interferences of phosphorus and aluminium have been examined. Special attention has been paid to stainless steels. A sensitivity of 0.02 to 0.05% of silicon is obtained. The precision is 2 to 3% for steels containing above 1% silicon, and 7% for 0.1% of silicon.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1968C007600004 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 19 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116357 Serial 673
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Author van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.; Speecke, A.; Hoste, J.
Title Internal standard activation analysis of silicon in steel Type A1 Journal article
Year 1968 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 43 Issue Pages 381-395
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Non-destructive 14-MeV neutron activation analysis for silicon in steel has been applied with 56Mn as internal standard.56Mn is formed from the iron matrix via the 56Fe(n,p)56Mn reaction. Several methods of internal standardisation via56Mn are discussed. The 0.84-MeV photopeak of 56Mn is recommended if steel samples of about the same composition are to be analysed. Chemically analysed steel samples are used as silicon standards. A precision of 0.7% was obtained for an analysis plus standardisation time of 13 min. Special attention was paid to interferences produced by concentration changes of impurity elements. Several possible sources of errors were investigated.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1968C185100003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 14 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116358 Serial 1701
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Author Struyf, H.; van Roy, W.; van Vaeck, L.; van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.; Caravatti, P.
Title Laser microprobe Fourier transform mass spectrometer with external ion source for organic and inorganic microanalysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 283 Issue Pages 139-151
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1993MK02800013 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 17 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:6141 Serial 1793
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Author Vandecasteele, C.; van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.; Speecke, A.
Title Systematic errors in 14-MeV neutron activation analysis for oxygen : part 1 : neutron and γ-ray attenuation effects Type A1 Journal article
Year 1973 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 64 Issue 2 Pages 187-196
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A detailed account is given of neutron and γ-ray attenuation effects in 14-MeV neutron activation analysis of oxygen. Appropriate neutron cross-section values have been determined in two different ways and compared with literature values. It appears that the attenuation process is best described in terms of nonelastic scattering cross-sections. It is also shown that the narrow beam total γ-ray attenuation coefficients at 6 MeV, given in the literature are suitable for correction purposes if 16N γ-rays are counted with a window of 4.56.5 MeV. Attention was paid to the contribution of β-rays when the 16N activity is counted in this energy interval with a NaI(Tl) detector.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1973P353000003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 11 Open Access
Notes Approved CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL 54/144 Q2 # PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL 9/35 Q2 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116363 Serial 3464
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Author Vandecasteele, C.; van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.; Speecke, A.
Title Systematic errors in 14-MeV neutron activation analysis for oxygen : part 2 : a general standardization method for the determination of oxygen Type A1 Journal article
Year 1973 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 65 Issue 1 Pages 1-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A general standardization method is described for the determination of oxygen in solid samples via the 16O(n,p)16N reaction. Two systems of flux monitoring are considered: the sample versus standard comparator method and BF3 monitoring. The average flux in sample and standard, fast neutron shielding, fast neutron scattering, absorption of fast neutrons, absorption of 16N γ-rays and counting efficiency of sample and standard are considered. The influence of the target diameter on the obtained correction factors has also been studied. Total achievable accuracy is believed to be about 1%.
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1973Q019300001 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes Approved
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116364 Serial 3465
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Author Janssens, K.; van Espen, P.
Title Evaluation of energy-dispersive x-ray-spectra with the aid of expert systems Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume 191 Issue Pages 169-180
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
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Language Wos A1986H681700015 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:149780 Serial 5612
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Author Janssens, K.; van Espen, P.
Title Implementation of an expert system for the qualitative interpretation of x-ray-fluorescence spectra Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume 184 Issue Pages 117-132
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos A1986D964700010 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:149782 Serial 5655
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Author Padilla, R.; Schalm, O.; Janssens, K.; Arrazcaeta, R.; van Espen, P.
Title Microanalytical characterization of surface decoration in Majolica pottery Type A1 Journal article
Year 2005 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta
Volume 535 Issue 1-2 Pages 201-211
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000228194200025 Publication Date 2005-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.95 Times cited 20 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.95; 2005 IF: 2.760
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:52143 Serial 5722
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Author Adams, F.; Adriaens, A.; Berghmans, P.; Janssens, K.
Title Surface microanalysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume 283 Issue Pages 19-34
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos A1993MK02800003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:6106 Serial 5856
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Author Janssens, K.; Vincze, L.; Adams, F.; Jones, K.W.
Title Synchrotron radiation-induced X-ray microanalysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume 283 Issue Pages 98-119
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos A1993MK02800009 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:6107 Serial 5865
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Author Komy, Z.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Analysis of rain water by differential-pulse stripping voltammetry in nitric acid medium Type A1 Journal article
Year 1988 Publication (down) Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume 204 Issue Pages 179-187
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Differential-pulse anodic stripping voltammetry is applied to determine cadmium, lead and copper in rain water acidified with nitric acid to pH 1.5, and zinc after partial neutralization to pH 4.5. Subsequently, cobalt and nickel are measured in the adsorptive mode after formation of their dimethylglyoximates. The effects of pH on the stripping peaks for Zn, Cd, Pb and Cu and of chloride on the stripping peak of copper are reported. Good agreement is found with d.p.s.v. determinations in hydrochloric acid medium and with a.a.s. measurements in most cases. Excellent accuracy is demonstrated; the average relative standard deviation per measurement appears to be between 12 and 22% for the overall analytical procedure for concentrations of 0.1550 μgl−1 of the various metals in the samples.
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Language Wos A1988M945900016 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0003-2670; 1873-4324 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:116449 Serial 7450
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