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Author | Khobrakova, E.T.; Morozov, V.A.; Khasanov, S.S.; Tsyrenova, G.D.; Khaikina, E.G.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lazoryak, B.I. | ||||
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New molybdenum oxides Ag4M2Zr(MoO4)6 (M=Mg, Mn, Co, Zn) with a channel-like structure | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2005 | Publication | Solid state sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Solid State Sci |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 1397-1405 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000233620600014 | Publication Date | 2005-10-15 | |
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ISSN | 1293-2558; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.811 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.811; 2005 IF: 1.708 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54703 | Serial | 2327 | ||
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Author | Meng, S.; Li, S.; Sun, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Liu, Y.; Yi, Y. | ||||
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NH3 decomposition for H2 production by thermal and plasma catalysis using bimetallic catalysts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Chemical engineering science | Abbreviated Journal | Chemical Engineering Science |
Volume | 283 | Issue | Pages | 119449 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma catalysis has emerged as a promising approach for driving thermodynamically unfavorable chemical reactions. Nevertheless, comprehending the mechanisms involved remains a challenge, leading to uncertainty about whether the optimal catalyst in plasma catalysis aligns with that in thermal catalysis. In this research, we explore this question by studying monometallic catalysts (Fe, Co, Ni and Mo) and bimetallic catalysts (Fe-Co, Mo- Co, Fe-Ni and Mo-Ni) in both thermal catalytic and plasma catalytic NH3 decomposition. Our findings reveal that the Fe-Co bimetallic catalyst exhibits the highest activity in thermal catalysis, the Fe-Ni bimetallic catalyst outperforms others in plasma catalysis, indicating a discrepancy between the optimal catalysts for the two catalytic modes in NH3 decomposition. Comprehensive catalyst characterization, kinetic analysis, temperature program surface reaction experiments and plasma diagnosis are employed to discuss the key factors influencing NH3 decomposition performance. |
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Language | Wos | 001105312500001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-28 | |
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ISSN | 0009-2509 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Universiteit Antwerpen, 32249 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21503032 ; PetroChina Innovation Foundation, 2018D-5007-0501 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.7; 2024 IF: 2.895 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:201009 | Serial | 8967 | ||
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Author | Clauwaert, P.; Muys, M.; Alloul, A.; De Paepe, J.; Luther, A.; Sun, X.; Ilgrande, C.; Christiaens, M.E.R.; Hu, X.; Zhang, D.; Lindeboom, R.E.F.; Sas, B.; Rabaey, K.; Boon, N.; Ronsse, F.; Geelen, D.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
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Nitrogen cycling in bioregenerative life support systems : challenges for waste refinery and food production processes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Progress in aerospace sciences | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 91 | Issue | Pages | 87-98 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | In order to sustain human life in an isolated environment, an efficient conversion of wasted nutrients to food might become mandatory. This is particularly the case for space missions where resupply from earth or in-situ resource utilization is not possible or desirable. A combination of different technologies is needed to allow full recycling of e.g. nitrogenous compounds in space. In this review, an overview is given of the different essential processes and technologies that enable closure of the nitrogen cycle in Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSS). Firstly, a set of biological and physicochemical refinery stages ensures efficient conversion of waste products into the building blocks, followed by the production of food with a range of biological methods. For each technology, bottlenecks are identified. Furthermore, challenges and outlooks are presented at the integrated system level. Space adaptation and integration deserve key attention to enable the recovery of nitrogen for the production of nutritional food in space, but also in closed loop systems on earth. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000404699800005 | Publication Date | 2017-05-04 | |
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ISSN | 0376-0421; 1873-1724 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:148996 | Serial | 8310 | ||
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Author | Bahnamiri, O.S.; Verheyen, C.; Snyders, R.; Bogaerts, A.; Britun, N. | ||||
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Nitrogen fixation in pulsed microwave discharge studied by infrared absorption combined with modelling | Type | A1 Journal Article;nitrogen fixation | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Plasma Sources Science & Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 30 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 065007 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article;nitrogen fixation; pulsed microwave discharge; FTIR spectroscopy; discharge modelling; vibrational excitation; NO yield; energy cost; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | A pulsed microwave surfaguide discharge operating at 2.45 GHz was used for the conversion of molecular nitrogen into valuable compounds in several gas mixtures: N2 :O2 , N2 :O2 :CO2 and N2 :CO2 . The ro-vibrational absorption bands of the molecular species were monitored by a Fourier transform infrared apparatus in the post-discharge region in order to evaluate the relative number density of species, specifically NO production. The effects of specific energy input, pulse frequency, gas flow fraction, gas admixture and gas flow rate were studied for better understanding and optimization of the NO production yield and the corresponding energy cost (EC). By both the experiment and modelling, a highest NO yield is obtained at N2 :O2 (1:1) gas ratio in N2 :O2 mixture. The NO yield reveals a small growth followed by saturation when pulse repetition frequency increases. The energy efficiency start decreasing after the energy input reaches about 5 eV/molec, whereas the NO yield rises steadily at the same time. The lowest EC of about 8 MJ mol−1 corresponding to the yield and the energy efficiency of about 7% and 1% are found, respectively, in an optimum discharge condition in our case. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000659671000001 | Publication Date | 2021-06-01 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique—FNRS, EOS O005118F ; The research is supported by the FNRS-FWO project ‘NITROPLASM’, EOS O005118F. O Samadi also acknowledges PhD student F Manaigo for cooperation in doing the additional measurements. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:179170 | Serial | 6798 | ||
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Author | Adhami Sayad Mahaleh, M.; Narimisa, M.; Nikiforov, A.; Gromov, M.; Gorbanev, Y.; Bitar, R.; Morent, R.; De Geyter, N. | ||||
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Nitrogen Oxidation in a Multi-Pin Plasma System in the Presence and Absence of a Plasma/Liquid Interface | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Applied Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Applied Sciences |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 7619 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | The recent energy crisis revealed that there is a strong need to replace hydrocarbon-fueled industrial nitrogen fixation processes by alternative, more sustainable methods. In light of this, plasma-based nitrogen fixation remains one of the most promising options, considering both theoretical and experimental aspects. Lately, plasma interacting with water has received considerable attention in nitrogen fixation applications as it can trigger a unique gas- and liquid-phase chemistry. Within this context, a critical exploration of plasma-assisted nitrogen fixation with or without water presence is of great interest with an emphasis on energy costs, particularly in plasma reactors which have potential for large-scale industrial application. In this work, the presence of water in a multi-pin plasma system on nitrogen oxidation is experimentally investigated by comparing two pulsed negative DC voltage plasmas in metal–metal and metal–liquid electrode configurations. The plasma setups are designed to create similar plasma properties, including plasma power and discharge regime in both configurations. The system energy cost is calculated, considering nitrogen-containing species generated in gas and liquid phases as measured by a gas analyzer, nitrate sensor, and a colorimetry method. The energy cost profile as a function of specific energy input showed a strong dependency on the plasma operational frequency and the gas flow rate, as a result of different plasma operation regimes and initiated reverse processes. More importantly, the presence of the plasma/liquid interface increased the energy cost up to 14 ± 8%. Overall, the results showed that the presence of water in the reaction zone has a negative impact on the nitrogen fixation process. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001031217300001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-28 | |
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ISSN | 2076-3417 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | NITROPLASM FWO-FNRS Excellence of Science, 30505023 ; European Union-NextGenerationEU, G0G2322N ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.7; 2023 IF: 1.679 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198153 | Serial | 8802 | ||
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Author | Katiyar, K.S.; Lin, A.; Fridman, A.; Keating, C.E.; Cullen, D.K.; Miller, V. | ||||
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Non-thermal plasma accelerates astrocyte regrowth and neurite regeneration following physical trauma in vitro | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Applied Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Sci-Basel |
Volume | 9 | Issue | 18 | Pages | 3747 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Non-thermal plasma (NTP), defined as a partially ionized gas, is an emerging technology with several biomedical applications, including tissue regeneration. In particular, NTP treatment has been shown to activate endogenous biological processes to promote cell regrowth, differentiation, and proliferation in multiple cell types. However, the effects of this therapy on nervous system regeneration have not yet been established. Accordingly, the current study explored the effects of a nanosecond-pulsed dielectric barrier discharge plasma on neural regeneration. Following mechanical trauma in vitro, plasma was applied either directly to (1) astrocytes alone, (2) neurons alone, or (3) neurons or astrocytes in a non-contact co-culture. Remarkably, we identified NTP treatment intensities that accelerated both neurite regeneration and astrocyte regrowth. In astrocyte cultures alone, an exposure of 20-90 mJ accelerated astrocyte re-growth up to three days post-injury, while neurons required lower treatment intensities (<= 20 mJ) to achieve sub-lethal outgrowth. Following injury to neurons in non-contact co-culture with astrocytes, 20 mJ exposure of plasma to only neurons or astrocytes resulted in increased neurite regeneration at three days post-treatment compared to the untreated, but no enhancement was observed when both cell types were treated. At day seven, although regeneration further increased, NTP did not elicit a significant increase from the control. However, plasma exposure at higher intensities was found to be injurious, underscoring the need to optimize exposure levels. These results suggest that growth-promoting physiological responses may be elicited via properly calibrated NTP treatment to neurons and/or astrocytes. This could be exploited to accelerate neurite re-growth and modulate neuron-astrocyte interactions, thereby hastening nervous system regeneration. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000489115200107 | Publication Date | 2019-09-09 | |
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ISSN | 2076-3417 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.679 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.679 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:163799 | Serial | 6312 | ||
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Author | Privat-Maldonado, A.; Gorbanev, Y.; O'Connell, D.; Vann, R.; Chechik, V.; van der Woude, M.W. | ||||
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Nontarget biomolecules alter macromolecular changes induced by bactericidal low-temperature plasma | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | IEEE transactions on radiation and plasma medical sciences | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 2 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 121-128 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Low-temperature plasmas (LTPs) have a proven bactericidal activity governed by the generated reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) that target microbial cell components. However, RONS also interact with biomolecules in the environment. Here we assess the impact of these interactions upon exposure of liquid suspensions with variable organic content to an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge plasma jet. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium viability in the suspension was reduced in the absence [e. g., phosphate buffered saline (PBS)], but not in the presence of (high) organic content [Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM), DMEM supplemented with foetal calf serum, and Lysogeny Broth]. The reduced viability of LTP-treated bacteria in PBS correlated to a loss of membrane integrity, whereas double-strand DNA breaks could not be detected in treated single cells. The lack of bactericidal activity in solutions with high organic content correlated with a relative decrease of center dot OH and O-3/O-2(a(1)Delta g)/O, and an increase of H2O2 and NO2- in the plasma-treated solutions. These results indicate that the redox reactions of LTP-generated RONS with nontarget biomolecules resulted in a RONS composition with reduced bactericidal activity. Therefore, the chemical composition of the bacterial environment should be considered in the development of LTP for antimicrobial treatment, and may affect other biomedical applications as well. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000456148700007 | Publication Date | 2017-10-11 | |
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ISSN | 2469-7311; 2469-7303 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:156820 | Serial | 8316 | ||
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Author | Lin, A.; Gorbanev, Y.; De Backer, J.; Van Loenhout, J.; Van Boxem, W.; Lemière, F.; Cos, P.; Dewilde, S.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
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Non‐Thermal Plasma as a Unique Delivery System of Short‐Lived Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species for Immunogenic Cell Death in Melanoma Cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Advanced Science | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Sci |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1802062 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000462613100001 | Publication Date | 2019-01-29 | |
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ISSN | 2198-3844 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.034 | Times cited | 39 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This study was funded in part by the Flanders Research Foundation (grant no. 12S9218N) and the European Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship within Horizon2020 (LTPAM) grant no. 743151). The microsecond-pulsed power supply was purchased following discussions with the C. & J. Nyheim Plasma Institute at Drexel University. The authors would like to thank Dr. Erik Fransen for his expertise and guidance with the statistical models and analysis used here. The authors would also like to thank Dr. Sander Bekeschus of the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology for the discussions at conferences and workshops. A.L. contributed to the design and carrying out of all experiments. A.L. also wrote the manuscript. Y.G. contributed to the design and carrying out of experiments involving chemical measurements. Y.G. also contributed to writing the chemical portions of the manuscript. J.D.B. contributed to the design and carrying out of in vivo experiments. J.D.B. also contributed to writing the portions of the manuscript involving animal experiments and care. J.V.L. contributed to the optimization of the calreticulin protocol used in the experiments. W.V.B. contributed to optimization of colorimetric assays used in the experiments. F.L. contributed to mass spectrometry measurements. P.C., S.D., E.S., and A.B. provided workspace, equipment, and valuable discussions for the project. All authors participated in the review of the manuscript.; Flanders Research Foundation, 12S9218N ; European Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship within Horizon2020, 743151 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.034 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @UA @ admin @ c:irua:156548 | Serial | 5165 | ||
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Author | Kastalsky, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Chan, W.K.; Florez, L.T.; Harbison, J.P. | ||||
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Novel nonlinear transport phenomena in a triangular quantum well | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1992 | Publication | Semiconductor science and technology: B | Abbreviated Journal | Semicond Sci Tech |
Volume | 7 | Issue | Pages | 530-532 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | A1992HL26200140 | Publication Date | 2002-08-25 | |
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ISSN | 0268-1242;1361-6641; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.19 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:3027 | Serial | 2380 | ||
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Author | Marchetti, A.; Beltran, V.; Nuyts, G.; Borondics, F.; De Meyer, S.; Van Bos, M.; Jaroszewicz, J.; Otten, E.; Debulpaep, M.; De Wael, K. | ||||
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Novel optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy for the noninvasive characterization of heritage glass-metal objects | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Science Advances | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 9 | Pages | eabl6769-9 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) | ||||
Abstract | Optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) is a recently developed molecular spectroscopy technique that allows to noninvasively obtain chemical information on organic and inorganic samples at a submicrometric scale. The high spatial resolution (approximate to 450 nm), lack of sample preparation, and comparability of the spectral results to traditional Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy make it a promising candidate for the analysis of cultural heritage. In this work, the potential of O-PTIR for the noninvasive characterization of small heritage objects (few cubic centimeters) is demonstrated on a series of degraded 16th century brass and glass decorative elements. These small and challenging samples, typically encountering limitations with existing noninvasive methods such as macroscopic x-ray powder diffraction and mu Raman, were successfully characterized by O-PTIR, ultimately identifying the markers of glass-induced metal corrosion processes. The results clearly demonstrate how O-PTIR can be easily implemented in a noninvasive multianalytical strategy for the study of heritage materials, making it a fundamental tool for cultural heritage analyses. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000790020300013 | Publication Date | 2022-03-04 | |
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ISSN | 2375-2548 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 13.6 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.6 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:188642 | Serial | 7184 | ||
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Author | Schryvers, D.; Ma, Y.; Toth, L.; Tanner, L.E. | ||||
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Nucleation and growth of Ni5Al3 in austenite and martensite matrices | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 1994 | Publication | Electron Microscopy 1994, Vols 2a And 2b: Applications In Materials Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 509-510 | ||
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | A1994BE09Y00247 | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | |
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ISSN | 2-86883-226-1 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104476 | Serial | 2386 | ||
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Author | Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
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Numerical study of the sputtering in a dc magnetron | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2009 | Publication | Journal of vacuum science and technology: A: vacuum surfaces and films | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys Chem C |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 20-28 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Molecular dynamics simulations were used to investigate the size-dependent melting mechanism of nickel nanoclusters of various sizes. The melting process was monitored by the caloric curve, the overall cluster Lindemann index, and the atomic Lindemann index. Size-dependent melting temperatures were determined, and the correct linear dependence on inverse diameter was recovered. We found that the melting mechanism gradually changes from dynamic coexistence melting to surface melting with increasing cluster size. These findings are of importance in better understanding carbon nanotube growth by catalytic chemical vapor deposition as the phase state of the catalyst nanoparticle codetermines the growth mechanism. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000263299600018 | Publication Date | 2009-02-03 | |
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ISSN | 1932-7447;1932-7455; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.536 | Times cited | 66 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.536; 2009 IF: 4.224 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:71634 | Serial | 2411 | ||
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Author | Van Turnhout, J.; Aceto, D.; Travert, A.; Bazin, P.; Thibault-Starzyk, F.; Bogaerts, A.; Azzolina-Jury, F. | ||||
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Observation of surface species in plasma-catalytic dry reforming of methane in a novel atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge in situ IR cell | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Catalysis Science & Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Catal Sci Technol |
Volume | 12 | Issue | 22 | Pages | 6676-6686 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We developed a novel in situ (i.e. inside plasma and during operation) IR dielectric barrier discharge cell allowing investigation of plasma catalysis in transmission mode, atmospheric pressure, flow conditions (WHSV similar to 0-50 000 mL g(-1) h(-1)), at relevant discharge voltages (similar to 0-50 kV) and frequencies (similar to 0-5 kHz). We applied it to study the IR-active surface species formed on a SiO2 support and on a 3 wt% Ru/SiO2 catalyst, which can help to reveal the important surface reaction mechanisms during the plasma-catalytic dry reforming of methane (DRM). Moreover, we present a technique for the challenging task of estimating the temperature of a catalyst sample in a plasma-catalytic system in situ and during plasma operation. We found that during the reaction, water is immediately formed at the SiO2 surface, and physisorbed formic acid is formed with a delay. As Ru/SiO2 is subject to greater plasma-induced heating than SiO2 (with a surface temperature increase in the range of 70-120 degrees C, with peaks up to 150 degrees C), we observe lower amounts of physisorbed water on Ru/SiO2, and less physisorbed formic acid formation. Importantly, the formation of surface species on the catalyst sample in our plasma-catalytic setup, as well as the observed conversions and selectivities in plasma conditions, can not be explained by plasma-induced heating of the catalyst surface, but must be attributed to other plasma effects, such as the adsorption of plasma-generated radicals and molecules, or the occurrence of Eley-Rideal reactions. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000865542600001 | Publication Date | 2022-10-05 | |
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ISSN | 2044-4753; 2044-4761 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:191389 | Serial | 7185 | ||
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Author | Idrissi, H.; Carrez, P.; Cordier, P. | ||||
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On amorphization as a deformation mechanism under high stresses | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Current opinion in solid state and materials science | Abbreviated Journal | Curr Opin Solid St M |
Volume | 26 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 100976-17 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | In this paper we review the work related to amorphization under mechanical stress. Beyond pressure, we highlight the role of deviatoric or shear stresses. We show that the most recent works make amorphization appear as a deformation mechanism in its own right, in particular under extreme conditions (shocks, deformations under high stresses, high strain-rates). | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000779433300002 | Publication Date | 2022-01-13 | |
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ISSN | 1359-0286 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 11 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:188014 | Serial | 7064 | ||
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Author | Linek, J.; Wyszynski, M.; Müller, B.; Korinski, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Kleiner, R.; Koelle, D. | ||||
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On the coupling of magnetic moments to superconducting quantum interference devices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Superconductor science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 37 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 025010-25012 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We investigate the coupling factor phi( mu) that quantifies the magnetic flux phi per magnetic moment mu of a point-like magnetic dipole that couples to a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). Representing the dipole by a tiny current-carrying (Amperian) loop, the reciprocity of mutual inductances of SQUID and Amperian loop provides an elegant way of calculating phi(mu)(r,e(mu)) vs. position r and orientation e(mu) of the dipole anywhere in space from the magnetic field B-J(r) produced by a supercurrent circulating in the SQUID loop. We use numerical simulations based on London and Ginzburg-Landau theory to calculate phi (mu) from the supercurrent density distributions in various superconducting loop geometries. We treat the far-field regime ( r greater than or similar to a= inner size of the SQUID loop) with the dipole placed on (oriented along) the symmetry axis of circular or square shaped loops. We compare expressions for phi (mu) from simple filamentary loop models with simulation results for loops with finite width w (outer size A > alpha), thickness d and London penetration depth lambda(L )and show that for thin ( d << alpha ) and narrow (w < alpha) loops the introduction of an effective loop size a(eff) in the filamentary loop-model expressions results in good agreement with simulations. For a dipole placed right in the center of the loop, simulations provide an expression phi(mu)(a,A,d,lambda(L)) that covers a wide parameter range. In the near-field regime (dipole centered at small distance z above one SQUID arm) only coupling to a single strip representing the SQUID arm has to be considered. For this case, we compare simulations with an analytical expression derived for a homogeneous current density distribution, which yields excellent agreement for lambda(L)>w,d . Moreover, we analyze the improvement of phi(mu) provided by the introduction of a narrow constriction in the SQUID arm below the magnetic dipole. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001145725500001 | Publication Date | 2024-01-04 | |
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ISSN | 0953-2048 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2024 IF: 2.878 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202759 | Serial | 9067 | ||
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Author | Dhayalan, S.K.; Kujala, J.; Slotte, J.; Pourtois, G.; Simoen, E.; Rosseel, E.; Hikavyy, A.; Shimura, Y.; Loo, R.; Vandervorst, W. | ||||
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On the evolution of strain and electrical properties in as-grown and annealed Si:P epitaxial films for source-drain stressor applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | ECS journal of solid state science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Ecs J Solid State Sc |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 5 | Pages | P228-P237 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Heavily P doped Si:P epitaxial layers have gained interest in recent times as a promising source-drain stressor material for n type FinFETs (Fin Field Effect Transistors). They are touted to provide excellent conductivity as well as tensile strain. Although the as-grown layers do provide tensile strain, their conductivity exhibits an unfavorable behavior. It reduces with increasing P concentration (P > 1E21 at/cm(3)), accompanied by a saturation in the active carrier concentration. Subjecting the layers to laser annealing increases the conductivity and activates a fraction of P atoms. However, there is also a concurrent reduction in tensile strain (<1%). Literature proposes the formation of local semiconducting Si3P4 complexes to explain the observed behaviors in Si:P [Z. Ye et al., ECS Trans., 50(9) 2013, p. 1007-10111. The development of tensile strain and the saturation in active carrier is attributed to the presence of local complexes while their dispersal on annealing is attributed to strain reduction and increase in active carrier density. However, the existence of such local complexes is not proven and a fundamental void exists in understanding the structure-property correlation in Si:P films. In this respect, our work investigates the reason behind the evolution of strain and electrical properties in the as-grown and annealed Si:P epitaxial layers using ab-initio techniques and corroborate the results with physical characterization techniques. It will be shown that the strain developed in Si:P films is not due to any specific complexes while the formation of Phosphorus-vacancy complexes will be shown responsible for the carrier saturation and the increase in resistivity in the as-grown films. Interstitial/precipitate formation is suggested to be a reason for the strain loss in the annealed films. (C) The Author(s) 2018. Published by ECS. | ||||
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Publisher | Electrochemical society | Place of Publication | Pennington (N.J.) | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000440834200010 | Publication Date | 2018-05-01 | |
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ISSN | 2162-8769; 2162-8777 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.787 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.787 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153204 | Serial | 5122 | ||
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Author | Filez, M.; Redekop, E.A.; Poelman, H.; Galvita, V.V.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Detavernier, C.; Marin, G.B. | ||||
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One-pot synthesis of Pt catalysts based on layered double hydroxides: an application in propane dehydrogenation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Catalysis science & technology | Abbreviated Journal | Catal Sci Technol |
Volume | 6 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1863-1869 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Simple methods for producing noble metal catalysts with well-defined active sites and improved performance are highly desired in the chemical industry. However, the development of such methods still presents a formidable synthetic challenge. Here, we demonstrate a one-pot synthesis route for the controlled production of bimetallic Pt–In catalysts based on the single-step formation of Mg,Al,Pt,In-containing layered double hydroxides (LDHs). Besides their simple synthesis, these Pt–In catalysts exhibit superior propane dehydrogenation activity compared to their multi-step synthesized analogs. The presented material serves as a showcase for the one-pot synthesis of a broader class of LDH-derived mono- and multimetallic Pt catalysts. The compositional flexibility provided by LDH materials can pave the way towards highperforming Pt-based catalysts with tunable physicochemical properties. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000372172800031 | Publication Date | 2015-10-23 | |
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ISSN | 2044-4753 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.773 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | This work was supported by the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO: G.0209.11), the ‘Long Term Structural Methusalem Funding by the Flemish Government’, the IAP 7/05 Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian State – Belgian Science Policy, and the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO-Vlaanderen) by supplying financing of beam time at the DUBBLE beamline of the ESRF and travel costs and a post-doctoral fellowship for S. T. The authors acknowledge the assistance from the DUBBLE (XAS campaign 26-01-979) and SuperXAS staff (Proposal 20131191). E. A. Redekop acknowledges the Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship granted by the European Commission (Grant Agreement No. 301703). The authors also express their gratitude to O. Janssens for performing ex situ XRD characterization. | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.773 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:133167 | Serial | 4057 | ||
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Author | Alloul, A.; Cerruti, M.; Adamczyk, D.; Weissbrodt, D.G.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
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Operational strategies to selectively produce purple bacteria for microbial protein in raceway reactors | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Environmental Science & Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Environ Sci Technol |
Volume | 55 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 8278-8286 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB) show potential for microbial protein production on wastewater as animal feed. They offer good selectivity (i.e., low microbial diversity and high abundance of one species) when grown anaerobically in the light. However, the cost of closed anaerobic photobioreactors is prohibitive for protein production. Although open raceway reactors are cheaper, their feasibility to selectively grow PNSB is thus far unexplored. This study developed operational strategies to boost PNSB abundance in the biomass of a raceway reactor fed with volatile fatty acids. For a flask reactor run at a 2 day sludge retention time (SRT), matching the chemical oxygen demand (COD) loading rate to the removal rate in the light period prevented substrate availability during the dark period and increased the PNSB abundance from 50-67 to 88-94%. A raceway reactor run at a 2 day SRT showed an increased PNSB abundance from 14 to 56% when oxygen supply was reduced (no stirring at night). The best performance was achieved at the highest surface-to-volume ratio (10 m(2) m(-3) increased light availability) showing productivities up to 0.2 g protein L-1 day(-1) and a PNSB abundance of 78%. This study pioneered in PNSB-based microbial protein production in raceway reactors, yielding high selectivity while avoiding the combined availability of oxygen, COD, and darkness. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000663939900051 | Publication Date | 2021-06-04 | |
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ISSN | 0013-936x; 1520-5851 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.198 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.198 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:179768 | Serial | 8334 | ||
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Author | Forsh, E.A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Zaytsev, V.B.; Konstantinova, E.A.; Forsh, P.A.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Gaskov, A.M.; Kashkarov, P.K. | ||||
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Optical and photoelectrical properties of nanocrystalline indium oxide with small grains | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Thin solid films : an international journal on the science and technology of thin and thick films | Abbreviated Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 595 | Issue | 595 | Pages | 25-31 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Optical properties, spectral dependence of photoconductivity and photoconductivity decay in nanocrystalline indium oxide In2O3 are studied. A number of nanostructured In2O3 samples with various nanocrystals size are prepared by sol-gel method and characterized using various techniques. The mean nanocrystals size varies from 7 to 8 nm to 39-41 nm depending on the preparation conditions. Structural characterization of the In2O3 samples is performed by means of transmission electron microscopy and X-ray powder diffraction. The combined analysis of ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy shows that nanostructuring leads to the change in optical band gap: optical band gap of the In2O3 samples (with an average nanocrystal size from 7 to 41 nm) is equal to 2.8 eV. We find out the correlation between spectral dependence of photoconductivity and optical properties of nanocrystalline In2O3: sharp increase in photoconductivity was observed to begin at 2.8 eV that is equal to the optical bandgap in the In2O3 samples, and reached its maximum at 3.2-3.3 eV. The combined analysis of the slow photoconductivity decay in air, vacuum and argon, that was accurately fitted by a stretched-exponential function, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) measurements shows that the kinetics of photoconductivity decay is strongly depended on the presence of oxygen molecules in the ambient of In2O3 nanocrystals. There is the quantitative correlation between EPR and photoconductivity data. Based on the obtained data we propose the model clearing up the phenomenon of permanent photoconductivity decay in nanocrystalline In2O3. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lausanne | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000365812400005 | Publication Date | 2015-10-27 | |
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ISSN | 0040-6090 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.879 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.879; 2015 IF: 1.759 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:130254 | Serial | 4219 | ||
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Author | Meulebroeck, W.; Cosyns, P.; Baert, K.; Wouters, H.; Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; Terryn, H.; Nys, K.; Thienpont, H. | ||||
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Optical spectroscopy as a rapid and low-cost tool for the first-line analysis of glass artefacts : a step-by-step plan for Roman green glass | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Journal of archaeological science | Abbreviated Journal | J Archaeol Sci |
Volume | 38 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 2387-2398 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Archaeometric research on glass artefacts is continuously evolving and is converging towards a multidisciplinary research domain where different types of techniques are applied depending on the questions asked and the circumstances involved. The technique described in this work is optical spectroscopy. The benefit of this technique being the possibility of building up a knowledge database for a large amount of material in a relatively short period of time and with a relatively limited budget. This is of particular interest for the investigation of extensive and/or unexplored glass collections where a first-line analysis of artefacts could facilitate the selection of material needing further and more detailed examination. This publication explores the extent to which optical spectroscopy can be used for a first-line analysis of green coloured glass artefacts from the Roman period. It is shown that the colour coordinates calculated from the measured transmission spectrum could reveal information about the fragment under study. In particular it is shown that 1) based on the position of the calculated colour values on the colour diagram (CIE1931) one could easily know whether the artefact was coloured using only iron or if copper oxides were also present. In the case of the artefact owing its colour solely to the presence of iron, the distance between the measured colour values and the colour diagrams white point can roughly indicate the iron concentration of the sample; 2) artefacts that were fabricated under similar furnace conditions can also be identified on the colour diagram; 3) samples with identical compositions and fabrication conditions but with different sample thickness, gave rise to a variation in the colour coordinates, thus allowing optical spectroscopy to help identify fragments which might belong to the same object. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000293551200037 | Publication Date | 2011-05-12 | |
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ISSN | 0305-4403 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.602 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors would like to express their gratitude to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel for funding this research in the framework of HOA15, a “Horizontal Research Action” which encourages collaboration between research groups from different departments within the same University having expertise in specific research disciplines and also to the OZR-project 1247 BOF. The authors are also very grateful to the following persons for having permitted the study of their material: Rica Annaert and Sofie Vanhoutte of the “Vlaams lnstituut voor Onroerend Erfgoed (VIOE): Grobbendonk, Matagne-la-Petite, Oudenburg; Jean-Louis Antoine of the Musee Archeologique Namur: Nismes; Tom Debruyne of the ”Erfgoedcel“ Tienen: Tienen: Marc Rogge and Kurt Braeckman of the ”Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum (PAM)": Kruishoutem, Velzeke; Walter Sevenants: Rumst and Anne de Pyre-Gysel from the Musee Romain d'Avenches: Avenches. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.602; 2011 IF: 1.914 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:92389 | Serial | 5756 | ||
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Author | de Hoog, J.; Osán, J.; Worobiec, A.; Ro, C.-U.; Szalóki, I.; Joos, P.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
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Optimisation of light element analysis of individual particles using UTW-EPMA | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2000 | Publication | Journal of aerosol science | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 31 | Issue | S1 | Pages | 388-389 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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ISSN | 0021-8502; 1879-1964 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:31642 | Serial | 8336 | ||
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Author | Faust, V.; Boon, N.; Ganigué, R.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Udert, K.M. | ||||
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Optimizing control strategies for urine nitrification : narrow pH control band enhances process stability and reduces nitrous oxide emissions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Frontiers in environmental science | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 11 | Issue | Pages | 1275152-14 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Nitrification is well-suited for urine stabilization. No base dosage is required if the pH is controlled within an appropriate operating range by urine feeding, producing an ammonium-nitrate fertilizer. However, the process is highly dependent on the selected pH set-points and is susceptible to process failures such as nitrite accumulation or the growth of acid-tolerant ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. To address the need for a robust and reliable process in decentralized applications, two different strategies were tested: operating a two-position pH controller (inflow on/off) with a narrow pH control band at 6.20/6.25 (∆pH = 0.05, narrow-pH) vs. a wider pH control band at 6.00/6.50 (∆pH = 0.50, wide-pH). These variations in pH also cause variations in the chemical speciation of ammonia and nitrite and, as shown, the microbial production of nitrite. It was hypothesized that the higher fluctuations would result in greater microbial diversity and, thus, a more robust process. The diversity of nitrifiers was higher in the wide-pH reactor, while the diversity of the entire microbiome was similar in both systems. However, the wide-pH reactor was more susceptible to tested process disturbances caused by increasing pH or temperature, decreasing dissolved oxygen, or an influent stop. In addition, with an emission factor of 0.47%, the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from the wide-pH reactor were twice as high as the N2O emissions from the narrow-pH reactor, most likely due to the nitrite fluctuations. Based on these results, a narrow control band is recommended for pH control in urine nitrification. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001087861500001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-10 | |
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ISSN | 2296-665x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:199585 | Serial | 8909 | ||
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Author | Liu, Y.; Ngo, H.H.; Guo, W.; Zhou, J.; Peng, L.; Wang, D.; Chen, X.; Sun, J.; Ni, B.-J. | ||||
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Optimizing sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification process : system performance and nitrous oxide emission | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Chemical engineering science | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 172 | Issue | Pages | 414-422 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Nitrate contamination of groundwater has been recognized as a significant environmental problem world widely. Sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification has been demonstrated as a promising groundwater treatment process, which though plays an important role in nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, significantly contributing to the overall carbon footprint of the system. However, the current process optimizations only focus on nitrate removal and excess sulfate control, with the N2O emission being ignored. In this work, an integrated mathematical model was proposed to evaluate the N2O emission as well as the excess sulfate production and carbon source utilization in sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification process. In this model, autotrophic and heterotrophic denitrifiers use their corresponding electron donors (sulfur and organic matter, respectively) to reduce nitrate to nitrogen gas, with each modeled as three-step denitrification (NO3 to N-2 via NO2 and N2O) driven by sulfur or organic matter to describe all potential N2O accumulation steps. The developed model, employing model parameters previously reported in literature, was successfully validated using N2O and sulfate data from two mixotrophic denitrification systems with different initial conditions. Modeling results revealed substantial N2O accumulation due to the relatively low autotrophic N2O reduction activity as compared to heterotrophic N2O reduction activity, explaining the observation that higher carbon source addition resulted in lower N2O accumulation in sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrifying system. Based on the validated model, optimizations of the overall system performance were carried out. Application of the model to simulate long-term operations of sulfur-driven mixotrophic denitrification process indicates that longer sludge retention time reduces N2O emission due to better retention of active biomass. High-level total nitrogen removal with significant N2O emission mitigation, appropriate excess sulfate control and maximized COD utilization can be achieved simultaneously through controlling the influent nitrate and COD concentrations. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000410833900034 | Publication Date | 2017-07-03 | |
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ISSN | 0009-2509 | 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:146634 | Serial | 8344 | ||
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Author | Enjalbert, R.; Galy, J.; Castro, A.; Lidin, S.; Withers, R.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
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Order and twining in Sb2W0.75Mo0.25O6 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2003 | Publication | Solid state sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Solid State Sci |
Volume | 5 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 721-724 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000183284700006 | Publication Date | 2003-05-19 | |
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ISSN | 1293-2558; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.811 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.811; 2003 IF: 1.327 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54697 | Serial | 2500 | ||
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Author | Nistor, L.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Amelinckx, S.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; van Landuyt, J. | ||||
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Ordering and defects in BanTaxTiyO3n ternary oxides | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 1994 | Publication | Electron Microscopy 1994, Vols 2a And 2b: Applications In Materials Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 869-870 | ||
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | A1994BE09Y00422 | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | |
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ISSN | 2-86883-226-1 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; | |
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104477 | Serial | 2504 | ||
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Author | Fobe, B.O.; Vleugels, G.J.; Roekens, E.J.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Hermosin, B.; Ortega-Calvo, J.J.; Sanchez del Junco, A.; Saiz-Jimenez, C. | ||||
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Organic and inorganic compounds in limestone weathering crusts from cathedrals in Southern and Western Europe | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1995 | Publication | Environmental science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 29 | Issue | Pages | 1691-1701 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
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Language | Wos | A1995RB13100055 | Publication Date | 2005-03-17 | |
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ISSN | 0013-936x; 1520-5851 | 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:12346 | Serial | 8345 | ||
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Author | Adriaensen, L.; Vangaever, F.; Gijbels, R. | ||||
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Organic SIMS: the influence of time on the ion yield enhancement by silver and gold deposition | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Applied surface science | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Surf Sci |
Volume | 231/232 | Issue | Pages | 256-260 | |
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 | 000222427700049 | Publication Date | 2004-04-28 | |
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ISSN | 0169-4332; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.387 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.387; 2004 IF: 1.497 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:46804 | Serial | 2510 | ||
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Author | Baken, S.; Salaets, P.; Desmet, N.; Seuntjens, P.; Vanlierde, E.; Smolders, E. | ||||
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Oxidation of iron causes removal of phosphorus and arsenic from streamwater in groundwater-fed lowland catchments | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Environmental science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 49 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 2886-2894 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | The fate of iron (Fe) may affect that of phosphorus (P) and arsenic (As) in natural waters. This study addresses the removal of Fe, P, and As from streams in lowland catchments fed by reduced, Fe-rich groundwater (average: 20 mg Fe L-1). The concentrations of dissolved Fe (<0.45 mu m) in streams gradually decrease with increasing hydraulic residence time (travel time) of the water in the catchment. The removal of Fe from streamwater is governed by chemical reactions and hydrological processes: the oxidation of ferrous iron (Fe(II)) and the subsequent formation of particulate Fe oxyhydroxides proceeds as the water flows through the catchment into increasingly larger streams. The Fe removal exhibits first-order kinetics with a mean half-life of 12 h, a value in line with predictions by a kinetic model for Fe(II) oxidation. The Fe concentrations in streams vary seasonally: they are higher in winter than in summer, due to shorter hydraulic residence time and lower temperature in winter. The removal of P and As is much faster than that of Fe. The average concentrations of P and As in streams (42 mu g P L-1) and 1.4 mu g As L-1) are 1 order of magnitude below those in groundwater (393 mu g P L-1 and 17 mu g As L-1). This removal is attributed to fast sequestration by oxidizing Fe when the water enters oxic environments, possibly by adsorption on Fe oxyhydroxides or by formation of ferric phosphates. The average P and As concentrations in groundwater largely exceed local environmental limits for freshwater (140 mu g P L-1 and 3 mu g As L((-1)), but in streams, they are below these limits. Naturally occurring Fe in groundwater may alleviate the environmental risk associated with P and As in the receiving streams. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000350611100040 | Publication Date | 2015-02-06 | |
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ISSN | 0013-936x; 1520-5851 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:125409 | Serial | 8354 | ||
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Author | Kaminsky, F.V.; Ryabchikov, I.D.; McCammon, C.A.; Longo, M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Turner, S.; Heidari, H. | ||||
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Oxidation potential in the Earth's lower mantle as recorded by ferropericlase inclusions in diamond | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Earth and planetary science letters | Abbreviated Journal | Earth Planet Sc Lett |
Volume | 417 | Issue | 417 | Pages | 49-56 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Ferropericlase (fPer) inclusions from kimberlitic lower-mantle diamonds recovered in the Juina area, Mato Grosso State, Brazil were analyzed with transmission electron microscopy, electron energy-loss spectroscopy and the flank method. The presence of exsolved non-stoichiometric Fe3+-enriched clusters, varying in size from 1-2 nm to 10-15 nm and comprising similar to 3.64 vol.% of fPer was established. The oxidation conditions necessary for fPer formation within the uppermost lower mantle (P = 25 GPa, T = 1960 K) vary over a wide range: Delta log f(o2) (IW) from 1.58 to 7.76 (Delta = 6.2), reaching the fayalite-magnetite-quartz (FMQ) oxygen buffer position. This agrees with the identification of carbonates and free silica among inclusions within lower-mantle Juina diamonds. On the other hand, at the base of the lower mantle Delta log f(o2) values may lie at and below the iron-wustite (IW) oxygen buffer. Hence, the variations of Delta log f(o2) values within the entire sequence of the lower mantle may reach ten logarithmic units, varying from the IW buffer to the FMQ buffer values. The similarity between lower- and upper-mantle redox conditions supports whole mantle convection, as already suggested on the basis of nitrogen and carbon isotopic compositions in lower- and upper-mantle diamonds. The mechanisms responsible for redox differentiation in the lower mantle may include subduction of oxidized crustal material, mechanical separation of metallic phase(s) and silicate-oxide mineral assemblages enriched in ferric iron, as well as transfer of fused silicate-oxide material presumably also enriched in ferric iron through the mantle. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000351799400006 | Publication Date | 2015-03-05 | |
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ISSN | 0012-821X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.409 | Times cited | 23 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.409; 2015 IF: 4.734 | |||
Call Number | c:irua:125451 | Serial | 2539 | ||
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Author | Kovalevsky, A.; Buysse, C.; Snijkers, F.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Luyten, J.; Kretzschmar, J.; Lenaerts, S. | ||||
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Oxygen exchange-limited transport and surface activation of Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-\delta capillary membranes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Journal of membrane science | Abbreviated Journal | J Membrane Sci |
Volume | 368 | Issue | 1/2 | Pages | 223-232 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Analysis of oxygen permeation fluxes through Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3−δ (BSCF) capillary membranes, fabricated via a phase-inversion spinning technique using polysulfone as binder, showed a significant limiting role of the surface-oxygen exchange kinetics. Within the studied temperature and oxygen partial pressure ranges, the activation of core and shell sides of the BSCF capillary with praseodymium oxide (PrOx) resulted in an increase in permeation rate of about 300%. At 11231223 K the activated BSCF membranes demonstrate almost 3-times lower activation energies for the overall oxygen transport (not, vert, similar35 kJ/mol) than the non-activated capillaries, indicating that the mechanism of oxygen transport through the activated capillaries becomes significantly controlled by bulk diffusion limitations, allowing further improvement of the overall performance by decreasing the wall thickness. XRD, EDS and EPMA studies revealed the formation of (Pr,Ba,Sr)(Co,Fe)O3−δ perovskite-type oxides on the surface of the PrOx-modified membranes, which may be responsible for the drastic increase in oxygen exchange rate. At T > 1123 K both non-activated and activated Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3−δ membranes demonstrate stable performance with time, while at 1073 K only a small initial decrease in permeation was observed. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000286701800027 | Publication Date | 2010-11-21 | |
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ISSN | 0376-7388 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.035 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the German Helmholtz Alliance Project “MEM-BRAIN”, aiming at the development of gas separation membranes for zero-emission fossil fuel power plants. Experimental assistance of B. Molenberghs, W. Doyen, H. Chen, R. Kemps, M. Mertens, I. Thijs, and W. Bouwen (VITO) is gratefully acknowledged. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.035; 2011 IF: 3.850 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:88072 | Serial | 5975 | ||
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