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Author Smets, B.; Boschker, H.T.S.; Wetherington, M.T.; Lelong, G.; Hidalgo-Martinez, S.; Polerecky, L.; Nuyts, G.; De Wael, K.; Meysman, F.J.R.
Title Multi-wavelength Raman microscopy of nickel-based electron transport in cable bacteria Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Frontiers in microbiology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 15 Issue Pages 1208033-16
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Abstract Cable bacteria embed a network of conductive protein fibers in their cell envelope that efficiently guides electron transport over distances spanning up to several centimeters. This form of long-distance electron transport is unique in biology and is mediated by a metalloprotein with a sulfur-coordinated nickel (Ni) cofactor. However, the molecular structure of this cofactor remains presently unknown. Here, we applied multi-wavelength Raman microscopy to identify cell compounds linked to the unique cable bacterium physiology, combined with stable isotope labeling, and orientation-dependent and ultralow-frequency Raman microscopy to gain insight into the structure and organization of this novel Ni-cofactor. Raman spectra of native cable bacterium filaments reveal vibrational modes originating from cytochromes, polyphosphate granules, proteins, as well as the Ni-cofactor. After selective extraction of the conductive fiber network from the cell envelope, the Raman spectrum becomes simpler, and primarily retains vibrational modes associated with the Ni-cofactor. These Ni-cofactor modes exhibit intense Raman scattering as well as a strong orientation-dependent response. The signal intensity is particularly elevated when the polarization of incident laser light is parallel to the direction of the conductive fibers. This orientation dependence allows to selectively identify the modes that are associated with the Ni-cofactor. We identified 13 such modes, some of which display strong Raman signals across the entire range of applied wavelengths (405–1,064 nm). Assignment of vibrational modes, supported by stable isotope labeling, suggest that the structure of the Ni-cofactor shares a resemblance with that of nickel bis(1,2-dithiolene) complexes. Overall, our results indicate that cable bacteria have evolved a unique cofactor structure that does not resemble any of the known Ni-cofactors in biology.
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Language Wos 001189511900001 Publication Date 2024-03-08
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ISSN 1664-302x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205115 Serial 9214
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Author Clavel, J.
Title Plant-mycorrhizal interactions and their role in plant invasions in mountains Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 182 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change
Abstract Non-native species invasions are one of the most impactful drivers of biodiversity and ecosystem services loss worldwide. One aspect of plant species invasion, which is only recently starting to be recognized as a determinant of invasion success, is the symbiosis between plant and mycorrhizal fungi. Here, I focus on anthropogenic disturbance in mountain ecosystems and its impact on plant communities and mycorrhizal fungi to answer how these communities are impacted by disturbance and whether non-native plants can benefit to establish and spread. To this end I used a combination of different approaches: 1) repeated surveys of plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi along disturbed roadsides in the mountains of Norway, 2) combining a global dataset of native and non-native plants along mountain roads with a database associating plants with their mycorrhizal types, and 3) an in-situ experiment measuring non-native plant success and changes in fungal community following different types of disturbances. Through these methods, I could assess the effects of anthropogenic disturbance on mycorrhizal symbiosis and non-native plant species at multiple scales and resolutions. We found that road disturbance has a globally consistent effect on mycorrhizal types in mountain systems, as plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi were more abundant following disturbance. Conversely, vegetation associated with either ectomycorrhizal (EcM) or ericoid mycorrhizal (ErM) fungi was less abundant in disturbed sites. In the regional study, AM fungi were most abundant and diverse in the roots of plant communities affected by road disturbance. Non-native plants were also restricted to these disturbed sites. The experimental results showed that physical disturbance and nutrient addition have negative effects on EcM fungi and positive effects on fungal pathogens, and facilitate non-native plant success. Our results show that anthropogenic disturbance does have an effect on mycorrhizal fungi that in turn impacts the distribution of plant species in disturbed mountain systems. The resulting shift in mycorrhizal fungi benefiting AM fungi and AM plant species could have implications for non-native plant invasions. Indeed, we know that non-native plants predominantly form associations with AM fungi. Therefore, anthropogenic disturbance can facilitate non-native plant success through disruption of the native fungal communities, and especially so in high elevation and cold climate regions which are naturally less dominated by AM plants. I believe this highlights the importance of mycorrhizal symbiosis in understanding plant invasions and emphasizes the importance of monitoring sources of anthropogenic disturbance in mountains to prevent future establishment of non-native plants.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204154 Serial 9219
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Author Okamura, I.; Van Passel, S.; Fabri, C.; Senda, T.
Title A Ricardian analysis of climate change impacts on Japan's agriculture : accounting for solar radiation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Climate change economics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 4 Pages 2350022-2350025
Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract This study evaluates the effects of climate change on the net revenue of farmers in Japan. We adopted the Ricardian model, which implicitly accounts for farmers’ full adaptation. The main findings of this study are as follows. First, the Ricardian regression shows that changes in temperature significantly impact farmers’ net revenue. In contrast, changes in precipitation have limited effects on farmers’ net revenue. The results of future predictions showed that the effects of climate change are positive across the country, with varying degrees between north and south. These results are more optimistic than those in the existing literature, which frequently reveal negative climate change impacts in southern Japan. However, it should be noted that this model assumes full adaptation and does not consider the transition costs of farmers, and understanding the actual adaptive measures is an important remaining issue.
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Language Wos 001075308800001 Publication Date 2023-08-06
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ISSN 2010-0086 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:199659 Serial 9223
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Author Vervoort, P.; Grymonprez, H.; Bouckaert, N.; Derijcke, D.; De Wael, W.
Title Ruimte en gezondheidsongelijkheid aanpakken : een kwestie van sociale rechtvaardigheid Type H2 Book chapter
Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords H2 Book chapter; Sociology; Law; Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change
Abstract De bijdrage gaat dieper in op de relatie tussen ruimte en gezondheidsongelijkheid, bespreekt gezondheidsongelijkheid vanuit een rechtenperspectief en illustreert een aantal praktijken waarin de aandacht voor ruimte en gezondheidsongelijkheid samenkomen.
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ISSN ISBN 978-2-509-04324-5 Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200534 Serial 9225
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Author Labey, E.; Fonteyn, F.; Wilmot, A.; El Amouri, S.; Gjurova, A.; De Cock, W.; De Wael, F.
Title Shaping utopia through law: how the law does (not) provide an answer to societal challenges Type ME2 Book as editor or co-editor
Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 210 p.
Keywords ME2 Book as editor or co-editor; Law; Government and Law
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:198938 Serial 9227
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Author Kummamuru, N.B.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; Houlleberghs, M.; Martens, J.; Breynaert, E.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Cool, P.; Perreault, P.
Title Surface modification of mesostructured cellular foam to enhance hydrogen storage in binary THF/H₂ clathrate hydrate Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Sustainable energy & fuels Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1-15
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
Abstract This study introduces solid-state tuning of a mesostructured cellular foam (MCF) to enhance hydrogen (H-2) storage in clathrate hydrates. Grafting of promoter-like molecules (e.g., tetrahydrofuran) at the internal surface of the MCF resulted in a substantial improvement in the kinetics of formation of binary H-2-THF clathrate hydrate. Identification of the confined hydrate as sII clathrate hydrate and enclathration of H-2 in its small cages was performed using XRD and high-pressure H-1 NMR spectroscopy respectively. Experimental findings show that modified MCF materials exhibit a similar to 1.3 times higher H-2 storage capacity as compared to non-modified MCF under the same conditions (7 MPa, 265 K, 100% pore volume saturation with a 5.56 mol% THF solution). The enhancement in H-2 storage is attributed to the hydrophobicity originating from grafting organic molecules onto pristine MCF, thereby influencing water interactions and fostering an environment conducive to H-2 enclathration. Gas uptake curves indicate an optimal tuning point for higher H-2 storage, favoring a lower density of carbon per nm(2). Furthermore, a direct correlation emerges between higher driving forces and increased H-2 storage capacity, culminating at 0.52 wt% (46.77 mmoles of H-2 per mole of H2O and 39.78% water-to-hydrate conversions) at 262 K for the modified MCF material with fewer carbons per nm(2). Notably, the substantial H-2 storage capacity achieved without energy-intensive processes underscores solid-state tuning's potential for H-2 storage in the synthesized hydrates. This study evaluated two distinct kinetic models to describe hydrate growth in MCF. The multistage kinetic model showed better predictive capabilities for experimental data and maintained a low average absolute deviation. This research provides valuable insights into augmenting H-2 storage capabilities and holds promising implications for future advancements.
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Language Wos 001208396000001 Publication Date 2024-04-15
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205764 Serial 9232
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Author Finizola e Silva, M.; Cools, J.; Cools, J.; Van Passel, S.
Title A systematic review identifying the drivers and barriers to the adoption of climate-smart agriculture by smallholder farmers in Africa Type Administrative Services
Year 2024 Publication Frontiers in environmental economics Abbreviated Journal
Volume 3 Issue Pages 1356335-14
Keywords Administrative Services; A3 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract Climate change impact, food security concerns, and greenhouse gas emissions are pressuring agricultural production systems in developing countries. There is a need for a shift toward sustainable food systems. One of the concepts introduced to drive this shift is climate-smart agriculture (CSA), endorsed by international organizations to address multifaceted challenges. Despite widespread attention and support, the adoption of CSA among African farmers remains low. This systematic literature review aims to shed light on the factors influencing CSA adoption amongst African farmers. Within the articles identified as relevant, over 50 CSA practices and more than 40 factors influencing CSA adoption were distinguished. These influencing factors can be categorized as personal, farm- related, financial, environmental, and informational. The focus of this review is to identify and explain the overall impact (positive, negative, or mixed) of these factors on CSA adoption. Overall, many factors result in mixed effects, only some factors have an unambiguous positive or negative effect on CSA adoption. For instance, educational level emerges as a key personal factor, positively impacting CSA adoption, along with positive influences from farmers’ experience and farm size among farm-related factors. Financial factors reveal distinct patterns, with income from farming and access to credit positively influencing adoption, while off-farm income exhibits a negative effect. Environmental factors, though less researched, indicate positive impacts related to changes in rainfall patterns, temperature, and droughts. Lastly, informational factors consistently exhibit a positive effect on CSA adoption, with training, access to extension, group memberships, climate information, and CSA awareness playing crucial roles. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers seeking to enhance CSA adoption in Africa, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted dynamics at play.
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Language Wos Publication Date 2024-04-03
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205017 Serial 9233
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Author Ramirez-Rojas, I.
Title Underground connections : the interplay between tropical rainforest trees and soil microbial communities Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 205 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change
Abstract Tropical rainforests host an exceptional biodiversity and play a fundamental role in the regulation of global climatic cycles. Soil fungi and bacteria are key players in the transformation and processing of nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems while having an essential role as tree mutualists or antagonists. Still, there are gaps in our understanding of the main variables driving soil microbes on these forests and it is unclear how future climate change scenarios may impact soil microbes and further affect the ecosystem. In this thesis, we first explored the drivers of the microbial community composition in two pristine forests in French Guiana by using amplicon DNA sequencing. The neighboring tree species were found to be a crucial factor influencing the fungal and bacterial community composition at our sites regardless of the season. Additionally, within the environmental factors explored, soil moisture, phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) availability were consistently the main soil properties controlling the composition of soil microbial communities. Secondly, as increased nutrient deposition due to anthropogenic activities are expected to affect tropical forests ecosystems N and P availability, a factorial N and P nutrient addition experiment in the same sites was used to assess the effects of changes in the soil nutrient stoichiometry on the soil microbial communities. These results showed that after 3 years of nutrient additions, the bacterial and fungal community composition was affected by both the N and P additions. Besides, the fungal community composition had a stronger response to the nutrient addition, especially when P was added. Moreover, when the nutrient addition effect was assessed in bacteria and fungi with different life strategies, we found different nutrient optima between them. Furthermore, to study the effect of the connection to an existing mycorrhizal mycelium on tree seedlings, I established a mycelium exclusion experiment. Interestingly, we could not detect an effect of the mycorrhizal mycelium exclusion on the seedling N uptake, performance, or fungal community composition in roots after one year. All together this work provides a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the soil microbial communities on these lowland tropical forests, demonstrating that the tree community composition exerts a higher influence on the soil microbial community composition than previously expected. Moreover, our results show that the fungal and bacterial community composition and its relationship with trees in the vicinity is highly dependent on the ecosystem nutrient availability.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204907 Serial 9237
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Author Li, L.
Title Untangling microbial community assembly in rainforest and grassland soils under increasing precipitation persistence Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2023 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 179 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change
Abstract Climate change is causing alterations in precipitation patterns, leading to adverse ecological consequences in many ecosystems. Recently, an increasingly persistent weather pattern has emerged, characterized by lengthening the duration of alternating dry and wet periods, which is more complex than exclusively drought or increasing precipitation. It is currently unclear how soil microbial communities respond to these new regimes in relation to their interactions with plants, especially in precipitation-sensitive ecosystems, such as tropical rainforests and grasslands. In this thesis, we explored responses of soil bacterial and fungal communities to increasing weather persistence in rainforests and grasslands, using high throughput sequencing technology. We firstly investigated the resistance and resilience of microbial communities to prolonged drought in a mature seasonal tropical rainforest which experiences unusually intensive dry seasons in the current century. Through excluding rainfall during and after the dry season, a simulated prolongation of the dry season by five months was compared to the control. Our results indicate that as rain exclusion progressed, the microbial communities increasingly diverged from the control, indicating a moderate resistance to prolonged drought. However, when the drought ceased, the composition and co-occurrence patterns of soil microbial communities immediately recovered to that in the control, implying a high resilience. To further investigate the ecological roles of soil microbial communities in response to increasing weather persistence, we set up grassland mesocosm experiments. In these experiments, precipitation frequency was adjusted along a series, ranging from 1 to 60 consecutive days alternating of dry and wet periods, while keeping the total precipitation constant. Our results show that microbial community assembly tended to be more stochastic processes at intermediate persistence of dry and wet alternations while more deterministic processes dominated at low and high persistence within 120 days regime exposure. Moreover, more persistent precipitation reduced the fungal diversity and network connectivity but barely impacted that of bacterial communities. The prior experiences of persistent weather events for one year caused legacy effects. The soil microbial legacy induced by soil microbial communities subjected to prior persistent weather events was more enduring in subsequent fungal communities than bacterial communities, likely due to slower growth of fungi compared to bacteria. However, a minor effect of soil microbial legacy  was observed on plant performance. In addition, we kept the grassland mesocosm experiment for two growing seasons. The effects of precipitation persistence on soil microbial communities increased in the second year. The dissimilarities of microbial communities between the first and second year were less with more persistent precipitation, potentially resulting in more vulnerable microbial communities, due to some taxa disappearing and a reduction in functional redundancy under more persistent weather. To conclude, our findings provide a comprehensive theoretical understanding of soil microbial communities in response to the current and future climate change, drawing from both natural and experimental systems. It helps in predicting and managing the impacts of future climate change on ecosystems mediated by microbial communities. Additionally, the findings of microbe-mediated legacy effects on grassland ecosystems can provide practical guidance for their application in agriculture, specifically for using an inoculum to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:198498 Serial 9240
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Author Montiel, F.N.
Title Voltage against illicit drug trafficking : capabilities of electrochemical fingerprinting to detect illicit drugs Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2024 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 256 p.
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204707 Serial 9243
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Author Vanden Abeele, M.M.P.; Vandebosch, H.; Koster, E.H.W.; De Leyn, T.; Van Gaeveren, K.; de Segovia Vicente, D.; Van Bruyssel, S.; van Timmeren, T.; De Marez, L.; Poels, K.; DeSmet, A.; De Wever, B.; Verbruggen, M.; Baillien, E.
Title Why, how, when, and for whom does digital disconnection work? A process-based framework of digital disconnection Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Communication theory Abbreviated Journal
Volume 34 Issue 1 Pages 3-17
Keywords A1 Journal article; Mass communications; Media, ICT and interpersonal relations in Organisations and Society (MIOS)
Abstract Digital disconnection has emerged as a concept describing the actions people take to limit their digital connectivity to enhance their well-being. To date, evidence on its effectiveness is mixed, leading to calls for greater consideration of why, how, when, and for whom digital disconnection works. This article responds to these calls, presenting a framework that differentiates four key harms that contribute to experiences of digital ill-being (time displacement, interference, role blurring, and exposure effects). Using these four harms as a starting point, the framework explains: (1) why people are motivated to digitally disconnect; (2) how specific disconnection strategies (i.e., placing limits on time, access, channels, and contents, interactions and features) may help them; and for whom (3) and under which conditions (when) these strategies can be effective.
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Language Wos 001154547700001 Publication Date 2024-02-01
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ISSN 1050-3293; 1468-2885 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:203874 Serial 9245
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Author Gijbels, R.; Oksenoid, K.G.
Title Atomic mass spectrometry Type H3 Book chapter
Year 1995 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 2839-2844
Keywords H3 Book chapter; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher (up) Academic Press Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:12274 Serial 173
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Author Vishwakarma, M.; Thota, N.; Karakulina, O.; Hadermann, J.; Mehta, B.R.
Title Role of graphene inter layer on the formation of the MoS2 – CZTS interface during growth Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2018 Publication (icc-2017) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The growth of MoS2 layer near the Mo/CZTS interface during sulphurization process can have an impact on back contact cell parameters (series resistance and fill factor) depending upon the thickness or quality of MoS2. This study reports the dependence of the thickness of interfacial MoS2 layer on the growth of graphene at the interface between molybdenum back contact and deposited CZTS layer. The graphene layer reduces the accumulation of Zn/ZnS, Sn/SnO2 and formation of pores near the MoS2-CZTS interface. The use of graphene as interface layer can be potentially useful for improving the quality of Mo/MoS2/CZTS interface.
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Publisher (up) Amer inst physics Place of Publication Melville Editor
Language Wos 000436313003046 Publication Date 2018-05-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 1953 Series Issue Edition
ISSN 978-0-7354-1648-2; 0094-243x; 0094-243x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access OpenAccess
Notes ; The authors acknowledge support provided by DST project. M.V. acknowledges IIT Delhi for MHRD fellowship. Prof. B. R. Mehta acknowledges the support of the Schlumberger chair professorship. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153203 Serial 5126
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Author De Clercq, M.; Moors, K.; Sankaran, K.; Pourtois, G.; Dutta, S.; Adelmann, C.; Magnus, W.; Sorée, B.
Title Resistivity scaling model for metals with conduction band anisotropy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 033801
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract It is generally understood that the resistivity of metal thin films scales with film thickness mainly due to grain boundary and boundary surface scattering. Recently, several experiments and ab initio simulations have demonstrated the impact of crystal orientation on resistivity scaling. The crystal orientation cannot be captured by the commonly used resistivity scaling models and a qualitative understanding of its impact is currently lacking. In this work, we derive a resistivity scaling model that captures grain boundary and boundary surface scattering as well as the anisotropy of the band structure. The model is applied to Cu and Ru thin films, whose conduction bands are (quasi-) isotropic and anisotropic, respectively. After calibrating the anisotropy with ab initio simulations, the resistivity scaling models are compared to experimental resistivity data and a renormalization of the fitted grain boundary reflection coefficient can be identified for textured Ru.
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Publisher (up) American Physical Society Place of Publication College Park, Md Editor
Language Wos 000426787600001 Publication Date 2018-03-07
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ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes ; The authors acknowledge the support by the Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg (ATTRACT Grant No. 7556175). ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149866UA @ admin @ c:irua:149866 Serial 4947
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Author Andelkovic, M.; Covaci, L.; Peeters, F.M.
Title DC conductivity of twisted bilayer graphene: Angle-dependent transport properties and effects of disorder Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 034004
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The in-plane dc conductivity of twisted bilayer graphene is calculated using an expansion of the real-space Kubo-Bastin conductivity in terms of Chebyshev polynomials. We investigate within a tight-binding approach the transport properties as a function of rotation angle, applied perpendicular electric field, and vacancy disorder. We find that for high-angle twists, the two layers are effectively decoupled, and the minimum conductivity at the Dirac point corresponds to double the value observed in monolayer graphene. This remains valid even in the presence of vacancies, hinting that chiral symmetry is still preserved. On the contrary, for low twist angles, the conductivity at the Dirac point depends on the twist angle and is not protected in the presence of disorder. Furthermore, for low angles and in the presence of an applied electric field, we find that the chiral boundary states emerging between AB and BA regions contribute to the dc conductivity, despite the appearance of localized states in the AA regions. The results agree qualitatively with recent transport experiments in low-angle twisted bilayer graphene.
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Publisher (up) American Physical Society Place of Publication College Park, Md Editor
Language Wos 000427822700002 Publication Date 2018-03-20
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Impact Factor Times cited 27 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge financial support from the graphene FLAG-ERA project TRANS2DTMD. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150838UA @ admin @ c:irua:150838 Serial 4964
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Author Zhang, H.; Gauquelin, N.; McMahon, C.; Hawthorn, D.G.; Botton, G.A.; Wei, J.Y.T.
Title Synthesis of high-oxidation Y-Ba-Cu-O phases in superoxygenated thin films Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 3 Pages 033803
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract It is known that solid-state reaction in high-pressure oxygen can stabilize high-oxidation phases of Y-Ba-Cu-O superconductors in powder form. We extend this superoxygenation concept of synthesis to thin films which, due to their large surface-to-volume ratio, are more reactive thermodynamically. Epitaxial thin films of YBa2Cu3O7-delta grown by pulsed laser deposition are annealed at up to 700 atm O-2 and 900 degrees C, in conjunction with Cu enrichment by solid-state diffusion. The films show the clear formation of Y2Ba4Cu7O15-delta and Y2Ba4Cu8O16 as well as regions of YBa2Cu5O9-delta and YBa2Cu6O10-delta phases, according to scanning transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy. Similarly annealed YBa2Cu3O7-delta powders show no phase conversion. Our results demonstrate a route of synthesis towards discovering more complex phases of cuprates and other superconducting oxides.
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Publisher (up) American Physical Society Place of Publication College Park, Md Editor
Language Wos 000428244900004 Publication Date 2018-03-26
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Impact Factor Times cited 2 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; This work is supported by NSERC, CFI-OIT, and CIFAR. The electron microscopy work was carried out at the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, a National Facility supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation under the Major Science Initiative program, McMaster University, and NSERC. The XAS work was performed at the Canadian Light Source, which is supported by NSERC, NRC, CIHR, and the University of Saskatchewan. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150829 Serial 4982
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Author Kalashami, H.G.; Neek-Amal, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Slippage dynamics of confined water in graphene oxide capillaries Type A1 Journal article
Year 2018 Publication Physical review materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 7 Pages 074004
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The permeation of water between neighboring graphene oxide (GO) flakes, i.e., 2D nanochannels, are investigated using a simple model for the GO membrane. We simulate the hydrophilic behavior of nanocapillaries and study the effect of surface charge on the dynamical properties of water flow and the influence of Na+ and Cl- ions on water permeation. Our approach is based on extensive equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations to obtain a better understanding of water permeation through charged nanochannels in the presence of ions. We found significant change in the slippage dynamics of confined water such as a profound increase in viscosity/slip length with increasing charges over the surface. The slip length decreases one order of magnitude (i.e., 1/30) with increasing density of surface charge, while it increases by a factor of 2 with ion concentration. We found that commensurability induced by nanoconfinement plays an important role on the intrinsic dynamical properties of water.
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Publisher (up) American Physical Society Place of Publication College Park, Md Editor
Language Wos 000439435200006 Publication Date 2018-07-23
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ISSN 2475-9953 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes ; We acknowledge fruitful discussions with Andre K. Geim, Irina Grigorieva, and Rahul R. Nair. This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem program. ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:152409UA @ admin @ c:irua:152409 Serial 5128
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Author Reijniers, J.; Partoens, B.; Peremans, H.
Title DIY measurement of your personal HRTF at home : low-cost, fast and validated Type P3 Proceeding
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1-5
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('The breakthrough of 3D audio has been hampered by the lack of personalized head-related transfer functions (HRTF) required to create realistic 3D audio environments using headphones. In this paper we present a new method for the user to personalize his/her HRTF, similar to the measurement in an anechoic room, yet it is low-cost and can be carried out at home. We compare the resulting HRTFs with those measured in an anechoic room. Subjecting the participants to a virtual localization experiment, we show that they perform significantly better when using their personalized HRTF, compared to a generic HRTF. We believe this method has the potential of opening the way for large scale commercial use of 3D audio through headphones.'));
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Publisher (up) Audio Engineering Society Place of Publication Editor
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:148068 Serial 4871
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Author Pentcheva, E.N.; Veldeman, E.; Van 't dack, L.; Gijbels, R.
Title Trace element geochemistry of the system rock-thermal water – suspended matter – deposits in a granitic environment Type P3 Proceeding
Year 1992 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1321-1325
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher (up) Balkema Place of Publication Rotterdam Editor
Language Wos A1992BW43V00286 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:4206 Serial 3693
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Author Sun, S.
Title Study of carbon dioxide dissociation mechanisms in a gliding arc discharge Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2018 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords Doctoral thesis; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher (up) Beihang University, School of Astronautics Place of Publication Beijing Editor
Language Wos Publication Date
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149824 Serial 4950
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Author Vandelannoote, R.; Blommaert, W.; Van 't dack, L.; van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.
Title Multi-element trace analysis of geothermal waters : problems, characteristics and applicability Type P3 Proceeding
Year 1985 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 523-527
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher (up) Chemie Place of Publication Heidelberg Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111511 Serial 2210
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Author Gijbels, R.; van Grieken, R.; Blommaert, W.; Vandelannoote, R.; Van 't dack, L.
Title Application of trace element analysis to geothermal waters Type P3 Proceeding
Year 1977 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 429-439
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Publisher (up) Directorate General for Research, Science and Education Place of Publication Brussels Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117462 Serial 143
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Author Oleshko, V.; Gijbels, R.; Jacob, W.; Alfimov, M.
Title Complex structural and analytical characterization of silver halide photographic systems by means of analytical electron microscopy Type H3 Book chapter
Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 701-702
Keywords H3 Book chapter; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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Publisher (up) Editions de physique Place of Publication Les Ulis Editor
Language Wos A1994BE09X00327 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:8450 Serial 438
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Author Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M.; Chaillout, C.
Title Defect structure of Hg-based ceramic superconductors (invited) Type P1 Proceeding
Year 1994 Publication Sciences Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 949-952
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher (up) Editions physique Place of Publication Les ulis Editor
Language Wos A1994BE09Y00462 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2-86883-226-1 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95940 Serial 621
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Author Schryvers, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J.; Le Tanner
Title HREM imaging analysis in the study of pretransition and nucleation phenomena in alloys (Invited) Type P1 Proceeding
Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 659-662
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher (up) Editions physique Place of Publication Les ulis Editor
Language Wos A1994BE09Y00320 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2-86883-226-1 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95939 Serial 1502
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Author Bernaerts, D.; Zhang, X.; Zhang, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vanlanduyt, J.; Amelinckx, S.
Title HREM study of Rb6C60 and helical shaped carbon nanotubules Type P1 Proceeding
Year 1994 Publication Sciences Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 305-306
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher (up) Editions physique Place of Publication Les ulis Editor
Language Wos A1994BE09Y00147 Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2-86883-226-1 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY 11/104 Q1 # PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL 1/53 Q1 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95938 Serial 1512
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Author Loo, R.; Arimura, H.; Cott, D.; Witters, L.; Pourtois, G.; Schulze, A.; Douhard, B.; Vanherle, W.; Eneman, G.; Richard, O.; Favia, P.; Mitard, J.; Mocuta, D.; Langer, R.; Collaert, N.
Title Epitaxial CVD growth of ultra-thin Si passivation layers on strained Ge fin structures Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2017 Publication Semiconductor Process Integration 10 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 241-252
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract Epitaxially grown ultra-thin Si layers are often used to passivate Ge surfaces in the high-k gate module of (strained) Ge FinFET devices. We use Si4H10 as Si precursor as it enables epitaxial Si growth at temperatures down to 330 degrees C. C-V characteristics of blanket capacitors made on Ge virtual substrates point to the presence of an optimal Si thickness. In case of compressively strained Ge fin structures, the Si growth results in non-uniform and high strain levels in the strained Ge fin. These strain levels have been calculated for different shapes of the Ge fin and in function of the grown Si thickness. The high strain is the driving force for potential (unwanted) Ge surface reflow during the Si deposition. The Ge surface reflow is strongly affected by the strength of the H-passivation during Si-capping and can be avoided by carefully selected process conditions.
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Publisher (up) Electrochemical soc inc Place of Publication Pennington Editor
Language Wos 000426269800024 Publication Date 2017-10-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 80 Series Issue 4 Edition
ISSN 978-1-60768-821-1; 978-1-62332-473-5 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149965 Serial 4966
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Author Pourtois, G.; Dabral, A.; Sankaran, K.; Magnus, W.; Yu, H.; de de Meux, A.J.; Lu, A.K.A.; Clima, S.; Stokbro, K.; Schaekers, M.; Houssa, M.; Collaert, N.; Horiguchi, N.
Title Probing the intrinsic limitations of the contact resistance of metal/semiconductor interfaces through atomistic simulations Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2017 Publication Semiconductors, Dielectrics, And Metals For Nanoelectronics 15: In Memory Of Samares Kar Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 303-311
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract In this contribution, we report a fundamental study of the factors that set the contact resistivity between metals and highly doped semiconductors. We investigate the case of n-type doped Si contacted with amorphous TiSi combining first-principles calculations with Non-Equilibrium Green functions transport simulations. The intrinsic contact resistivity is found to saturate at similar to 2x10(-10) Omega.cm(2) with the doping concentration and sets an intrinsic limit to the ultimate contact resistance achievable for n-doped Si vertical bar amorphous-TiSi. This limit arises from the intrinsic properties of the semiconductor and of the metal such as their electron effective masses and Fermi energies. We illustrate that, in this regime, contacting metals with a heavy electron effective mass helps reducing the interface intrinsic contact resistivity.
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Publisher (up) Electrochemical soc inc Place of Publication Pennington Editor
Language Wos 000426271800028 Publication Date 2017-10-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 80 Series Issue 1 Edition
ISSN 978-1-62332-470-4; 978-1-60768-818-1 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149966 Serial 4976
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Author Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J.; Amelinckx, S.
Title Electron microscopy of fullerenes and fullerene related structures Type P3 Proceeding
Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 498-513
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher (up) Electrochemical Society Place of Publication s.l. Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:10009 Serial 960
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Author van Landuyt, J.; Vanhellemont, J.
Title High-resolution electron microscopy for semiconducting materials science Type H3 Book chapter
Year 1994 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 1109-1147
Keywords H3 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:10008 Serial 1449
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