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Le, T.-S.; Nguyen, P.-D.; Ngo, H.H.; Bui, X.-T.; Dang, B.-T.; Diels, L.; Bui, H.-H.; Nguyen, M.-T.; Le Quang, D.-T. |
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Two-stage anaerobic membrane bioreactor for co-treatment of food waste and kitchen wastewater for biogas production and nutrients recovery |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Chemosphere |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chemosphere |
| Volume |
309 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
136537-136539 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Co-digestion of organic waste and wastewater is receiving increased attention as a plausible waste management approach toward energy recovery. However, traditional anaerobic processes for co-digestion are particularly susceptible to severe organic loading rates (OLRs) under long-term treatment. To enhance technological feasi-bility, this work presented a two-stage Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (2 S-AnMBR) composed of a hydrolysis reactor (HR) followed by an anaerobic membrane bioreactor (AnMBR) for long-term co-digestion of food waste and kitchen wastewater. The OLRs were expanded from 4.5, 5.6, and 6.9 kg COD m- 3 d-1 to optimize biogas yield, nitrogen recovery, and membrane fouling at ambient temperatures of 25-32 degrees C. Results showed that specific methane production of UASB was 249 +/- 7 L CH4 kg-1 CODremoved at the OLR of 6.9 kg TCOD m- 3 d-1. Total Chemical Oxygen Demand (TCOD) loss by hydrolysis was 21.6% of the input TCOD load at the hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 2 days. However, low total volatile fatty acid concentrations were found in the AnMBR, indicating that a sufficiently high hydrolysis efficiency could be accomplished with a short HRT. Furthermore, using AnMBR structure consisting of an Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor (UASB) followed by a side -stream ultrafiltration membrane alleviated cake membrane fouling. The wasted digestate from the AnMBR comprised 42-47% Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) and 57-68% total phosphorous loading, making it suitable for use in soil amendments or fertilizers. Finally, the predominance of fine particles (D10 = 0.8 mu m) in the ultra -filtration membrane housing (UFMH) could lead to a faster increase in trans-membrane pressure during the filtration process. |
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000866470600004 |
Publication Date |
2022-09-20 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0045-6535; 1879-1298 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.8 |
Times cited |
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Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 8.8 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:191557 |
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7347 |
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Guttmann, P.; Bittencourt, C.; Ke, X.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Umek, P.; Arcon, D.; Ewels, C.P.; Rehbein, S.; Heim, S.; Schneider, G. |
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TXM-NEXAFS of TiO2-based nanostructures |
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P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
AIP conference proceedings |
Abbreviated Journal |
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1365 |
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Pages |
437-440 |
| Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
In this work, electronic properties of individual TiOx-pristine nanoribbons (NR) prepared by hydrothermal treatment of anatase TiO(2) micro-particles were studied using the HZB transmission x-ray microscope (TXM) at the BESSY II undulator beamline U41-FSGM. NEXAFS is ideally suited to study TiO(2)-based materials because both the O K-edge and Ti L-edge features are very sensitive to the local bonding environment, providing diagnostic information about the crystal structures and oxidation states of various forms of titanium oxides and sub-oxides. TXM-NEXAFS combines full-field x-ray microscopy with spectroscopy, allowing the study of the electronic structure of individual nanostructures with spatial resolution better than 25 nm and a spectral resolution of up to E/Delta E = 10000. The typical image field in TXM-NEXAFS measurements is about 10 mu m. 10 mu m, which is large compared to the individual nanoparticle. Therefore, one image stack already contains statistically significant data. In addition, the directional electric field vector ((E) over bar) of the x-rays can be used as a “search tool” for the direction of chemical bonds of the atom selected by its absorption edge. |
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New York |
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000298672400103 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-19 |
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Times cited |
2 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113071 |
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3789 |
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Janssens, K.L.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Type II quantum dots in magnetic fields: excitonic behaviour |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Microelectronics journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microelectron J |
| Volume |
34 |
Issue |
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Pages |
347-350 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Luton |
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000183607400007 |
Publication Date |
2003-04-23 |
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0026-2692; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.163 |
Times cited |
1 |
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Most recent IF: 1.163; 2003 IF: 0.565 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:62450 |
Serial |
3790 |
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Deo, P.S.; Schweigert, V.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Geim, A.K. |
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Type of phase transitions in a mesoscopic superconducting disc |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1997 |
Publication |
Physica: E |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica E |
| Volume |
1 |
Issue |
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Pages |
297-300 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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000074364500064 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1386-9477; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; |
| Impact Factor |
2.221 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 2.221; 1997 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:19299 |
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3791 |
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Wang, W.; Li, L.; Kong, X.; Van Duppen, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
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T4,4,4-graphyne : a 2D carbon allotrope with an intrinsic direct bandgap |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Solid state communications |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Commun |
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293 |
Issue |
293 |
Pages |
23-27 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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A novel two-dimensional (2D) structurally stable carbon allotrope is proposed using first-principles calculations, which is a promising material for water purification and for electronic devices due to its unique porous structure and electronic properties. Rectangular and hexagonal rings are connected with acetylenic linkages, forming a nanoporous structure with a pore size of 6.41 angstrom, which is known as T-4,T-4,T-4-graphyne. This 2D sheet exhibits a direct bandgap of 0.63 eV at the M point, which originates from the p(z)( )atomic orbitals of carbon atoms as confirmed by a tight-binding model. Importantly, T-4,T-4,T-4-graphyne is found to be energetically more preferable than the experimentally realized beta-graphdiyne, it is dynamically stable and can withstand temperatures up to 1500 K. |
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000460909600005 |
Publication Date |
2019-02-10 |
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Edition |
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0038-1098 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.554 |
Times cited |
17 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11404214 and 11455015), the China Scholarship Council (CSC), the Science and Technology Research Foundation of Jiangxi Provincial Education Department (Grant Nos. GJJ180868 and GJJ161062) the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO-V1), and the FLAG-ERA project TRANS2DTMD. BVD was supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO-V1) through a postdoctoral fellowship. The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government department EWI. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.554 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:158503 |
Serial |
5234 |
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Leus, K.; Perez, J.P.H.; Folens, K.; Meledina, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Du Laing, G.; Van Der Voort, P. |
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UiO-66-(SH)2 as stable, selective and regenerable adsorbent for the removal of mercury from water under environmentally-relevant conditions |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Faraday discussions |
Abbreviated Journal |
Faraday Discuss |
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201 |
Issue |
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Pages |
145-161 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The dithiol functionalized UiO-66-(SH)(2) is developed as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of mercury in aqueous media. Important parameters for the application of MOFs in real-life circumstances include: stability and recyclability of the adsorbents, selectivity for the targeted Hg species in the presence of much higher concentrations of interfering species, and ability to purify wastewater below international environmental limits within a short time. We show that UiO-66-(SH)(2) meets all these criteria. |
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London |
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000409366000009 |
Publication Date |
2017-06-13 |
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1359-6640 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.588 |
Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
; J. P. H. P. is grateful for the funding from the Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad-Universitaire Ontwikkelingssamenwerking (VLIR-UOS). K. L. acknowledges the financial support from the Ghent University BOF Postdoctoral Grant (01P06813T). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.588 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145653 |
Serial |
4757 |
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Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S.; Van Aert, S.; Roelandts, T.; Sijbers, J. |
| Title |
Ultra-high resolution electron tomography for materials science : a roadmap |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
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17 |
Issue |
S:2 |
Pages |
934-935 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Cambridge, Mass. |
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2011-10-07 |
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1431-9276;1435-8115; |
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UA library record |
| Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 1.891; 2011 IF: 3.007 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96554 |
Serial |
3792 |
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Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Kaun, C.C.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Ultra-small metallic grains : effect of statistical fluctuations of the chemical potential on superconducting correlations and vice versa |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
| Volume |
24 |
Issue |
27 |
Pages |
275701 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Superconducting correlations in an isolated metallic grain are governed by the interplay between two energy scales: the mean level spacing delta and the bulk pairing gap Delta(0), which are strongly influenced by the position of the chemical potential with respect to the closest single-electron level. In turn superconducting correlations affect the position of the chemical potential. Within the parity projected BCS model we investigate the probability distribution of the chemical potential in a superconducting grain with randomly distributed single-electron levels. Taking into account statistical fluctuations of the chemical potential due to the pairing interaction, we find that such fluctuations have a significant impact on the critical level spacing delta(c) at which the superconducting correlations cease: the critical ratio delta(c)/Delta(0) at which superconductivity disappears is found to be increased. |
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London |
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000305653100012 |
Publication Date |
2012-06-21 |
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Edition |
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0953-8984;1361-648X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
9 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the European Community under the Marie Curie IEF Action (Grant Agreement No. PIEF-GA-2009-235486-ScQSR), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF network INSTANS. MDC and AAS are grateful to A Vagov for stimulating discussions. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.649; 2012 IF: 2.355 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100280 |
Serial |
3793 |
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Baskurt, M.; Nair, R.R.; Peeters, F.M.; Sahin, H. |
| Title |
Ultra-thin structures of manganese fluorides : conversion from manganese dichalcogenides by fluorination |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Chem Chem Phys |
| Volume |
23 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
10218-10224 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
In this study, it is predicted by density functional theory calculations that graphene-like novel ultra-thin phases of manganese fluoride crystals, that have nonlayered structures in their bulk form, can be stabilized by fluorination of manganese dichalcogenide crystals. First, it is shown that substitution of fluorine atoms with chalcogens in the manganese dichalcogenide host lattice is favorable. Among possible crystal formations, three stable ultra-thin structures of manganese fluoride, 1H-MnF2, 1T-MnF2 and MnF3, are found to be stable by total energy optimization calculations. In addition, phonon calculations and Raman activity analysis reveal that predicted novel single-layers are dynamically stable crystal structures displaying distinctive characteristic peaks in their vibrational spectrum enabling experimental determination of the corresponding phases. Differing from 1H-MnF2 antiferromagnetic (AFM) large gap semiconductor, 1T-MnF2 and MnF3 single-layers are semiconductors with ferromagnetic (FM) ground state. |
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000641719700001 |
Publication Date |
2021-04-15 |
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Edition |
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1463-9076; 1463-9084 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.123 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 4.123 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:178252 |
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7043 |
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Semenov, M.Y.; Spolnik, Z.; Granina, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Ultra-thin window electron probe microanalysis of suspended particles in tributaries of Lake Baikal, Siberia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2005 |
Publication |
International journal of environmental analytical chemistry |
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85 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
377-386 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000229611800003 |
Publication Date |
2007-07-07 |
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0306-7319 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:52360 |
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8701 |
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Arenas-Vivo, A.; Rojas, S.; Ocaña, I.; Torres, A.; Liras, M.; Salles, F.; Arenas-Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Ávila, D.; Horcajada, P. |
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Ultrafast reproducible synthesis of a Ag-nanocluster@MOF composite and its superior visible-photocatalytic activity in batch and in continuous flow |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Journal Of Materials Chemistry A |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mater Chem A |
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9 |
Issue |
28 |
Pages |
15704-15713 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The (photo)catalytic properties of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) can be enhanced by post-synthetic inclusion of metallic species in their porosity. Due to their extraordinarily high surface area and well defined porous structure, MOFs can be used for the stabilization of metal nanoparticles with adjustable size within their porosity. Originally, we present here an optimized ultrafast photoreduction protocol for the<italic>in situ</italic>synthesis of tiny and monodisperse silver nanoclusters (AgNCs) homogeneously supported on a photoactive porous titanium carboxylate MIL-125-NH<sub>2</sub>MOF. The strong metal–framework interaction between –NH<sub>2</sub>and Ag atoms influences the AgNC growth, leading to the surfactant-free efficient catalyst AgNC@MIL-125-NH<sub>2</sub>with improved visible light absorption. The potential use of AgNC@MIL-125-NH<sub>2</sub>was further tested in challenging applications: (i) the photodegradation of the emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) methylene blue (MB-dye) and sulfamethazine (SMT-antibiotic) in water treatment, and (ii) the catalytic hydrogenation of<italic>p</italic>-nitroaniline (4-NA) to<italic>p</italic>-phenylenediamine (PPD) with industrial interest. It is noteworthy that compared with the pristine MIL-125-NH<sub>2</sub>, the composite presents an improved catalytic activity and stability, being able to photodegrade 92% of MB in 60 min and 96% of SMT in 30 min, and transform 100% of 4-NA to PPD in 30 min. Aside from these very good results, this study describes for the first time the use of a MOF in a visible light continuous flow reactor for wastewater treatment. With only 10 mg of AgNC@MIL-125-NH<sub>2</sub>, high SMT removal efficiency over 70% is maintained after >2 h under water flow conditions found in real wastewater treatment plants, signaling a future real application of MOFs in water remediation. |
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000671839200001 |
Publication Date |
2021-06-21 |
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Edition |
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2050-7488 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.867 |
Times cited |
18 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
Comunidad de Madrid, CAM PEJD-2016/IND-2828 Talento Modality 2, 2017-T2/IND-5149 ; Secretaría de Estado de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, Raphuel project (ENE2016-79608-C2-1-R) Retos Project MAT2017-84385-R ; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Juan de la Cierva Incorporación Fellowship (grant agreement no. IJC2019-038894-I) MOFSEIDON project (PID2019-104228RB-I00) Ramón y Cajal, Grant Agreements 2014-15039 and 2015-18677 ; Fundación BBVA, IN[17]CBBQUI_0197 ; H2020 European Research Council, ERC Consolidator Grant REALNANO 815128 Grant Agreement no. 731019 (EUSMI) ; sygmaSB; |
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Most recent IF: 8.867 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:179791 |
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6802 |
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Blommaerts, N.; Dingenen, F.; Middelkoop, V.; Savelkouls, J.; Goemans, M.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Ultrafast screening of commercial sorbent materials for VOC adsorption using real-time FTIR spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Separation and purification technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sep Purif Technol |
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207 |
Issue |
207 |
Pages |
284-290 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Recovery of valuable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from waste streams is of great industrial importance. Adsorption on zeolites offers an economically and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional activated carbon. When evaluating the suitability of a given zeolite for a particular adsorption application, its adsorption capacity has to be determined. This is traditionally achieved using gas chromatography as an analysis tool, yielding only a few discrete sampling points that constitute the adsorption profile. Meanwhile, only low flow rates and low concentrations of volatile organics can be used, rendering the procedure troublesome and time consuming. Herein, we propose a tool for the fast screening of a large amount of zeolites using on-line and quasi real-time Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The technique was used to determine the adsorption capacity of three different commercial zeolites and two silica gels, for five industrially relevant VOCs: acetone; methanol; isohexane; isopentane; and toluene. A series of rapid measurements of the individual adsorption capacities were carried out to obtain a detailed overview of the versatility of the proposed method for the characterization of multi-component and multi-sorption bed systems. |
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000445987500032 |
Publication Date |
2018-06-27 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1383-5866 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.359 |
Times cited |
5 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; We would like to thank Vlaams Agenschap Innoveren & Ondernemen (VLAIO) for financial support. The authors would also like to thank Kureha GmbH, Germany for kindly supplying us with their BAC (R) (bead-shaped activated carbon) samples. ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.359 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:154694 |
Serial |
6000 |
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| Author |
Idrissi, H.; Wang, B.; Colla, M.S.; Raskin, J.P.; Schryvers, D.; Pardoen, T. |
| Title |
Ultrahigh strain hardening in thin palladium films with nanoscale twins |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
23 |
Issue |
18 |
Pages |
2119-2122 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanocrystalline Pd thin films containing coherent growth twin boundaries are deformed using on-chip nanomechanical testing. A large work-hardening capacity is measured. The origin of the observed behavior is unraveled using transmission electron microscopy and shows specific dislocations and twin boundaries interactions. The results indicate the potential for large strength and ductility balance enhancement in Pd films, as needed in membranes for H technologies. |
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Weinheim |
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Wos |
000291164200013 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
57 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2011 IF: 13.877 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90103 |
Serial |
3794 |
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| Author |
Li, Y.; Yang, X.-Y.; Rooke, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L. |
| Title |
Ultralong Cu(OH)(2) and CuO nanowire bundles: PEG200-directed crystal growth for enhanced photocatalytic performance |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Journal of colloid and interface science |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Colloid Interf Sci |
| Volume |
348 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
303-312 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Ultralong Cu(OH)(2) and CuO nanowire bundles with lengths ranging from tens to hundreds of micrometers have been selectively synthesized on a large scale by a facile solution-phase method, using PEG200 as growth-directing agent. The growth mechanisms were investigated by monitoring the nanowire evolution process. The results showed that under the action of PEG200 molecules, the Cu(OH)(2) and CuO nanowires were first formed through oriented attachment of colloidal particles, then through side self-assembly leading to nanowire bundles, and finally to CuO nanoleaves. PEG200 plays a critical role in the synthesis of nanowires as it not only prevents the random aggregation of colloidal particles toward CuO nanoleaves but also helps to orientate nanowire growth by the coalescence and alignment in one direction of the colloidal particles. The concentration of OH(-) in the reaction system is also important for nanowire growth. In the absence of PEG200, nanoleaves are formed by an Ostwald ripening process. The band-gap value estimated from a UV-Vis absorption spectrum of CuO nanowire bundles is 2.32 eV. The photodegradation of a model pollutant, rhodamine B, by CuO nanowires and nanoleaves was compared with commercial nanopowders, showing that the as-synthesized ultralong CuO polycrystalline nanowire bundles have an enhanced photocatalytic activity with 87% decomposition of rhodamine B after an 8-h reaction, which was much higher than that of single-crystal nanoleaves (61%) and commercial nanopowders (32%). The origin of the high photocatalytic activity of these new polycrystalline CuO nanowire bundles has been discussed. This present work reveals that the (0 0 2) crystallographic surface is more favorable for photocatalytic decomposition of organic compounds and that these ultralong CuO nanowire bundles are potential candidates for photocatalysts in wastewater treatment. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000279968700002 |
Publication Date |
2010-04-26 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0021-9797; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.233 |
Times cited |
70 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.233; 2010 IF: 3.068 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95589 |
Serial |
3795 |
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| Author |
van den Heuvel, W.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Kirilenko, D.; Schildermans, N.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Vanacken, J.; Gredin, P.; Mortier, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V. |
| Title |
Ultralow blocking temperature and breakdown of the giant spin model in Er3+-doped nanoparticles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
82 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
094421-094421,8 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The magnetization of luminescent Er3+-doped PbF2 nanoparticles (formula Er0.3Pb0.7F2.3) has been studied. Despite the high concentration of the doping Er3+ ions and relatively large size (8 nm) of these nanoparticles we have found no deviation between field-cooled and zero-field-cooled magnetization curves down to T=0.35 K, which points out an ultralow blocking temperature for the reversal of magnetization. We also have found strongly deviating magnetization curves M(H/T) for different temperatures T. These results altogether show that the investigated nanoparticles are not superparamagnetic, but rather each Er3+ ion in these nanoparticles is found in a paramagnetic state down to very low temperatures, which implies the breakdown of the Néel-Brown giant spin model in the case of these nanoparticles. Calculations of magnetization within a paramagnetic model of noninteracting Er3+ ions completely support this conclusion. Due to the ultralow blocking temperature, these nanoparticles have a potential for magnetic field-induced nanoscale refrigeration with an option of their optical localization and temperature control. |
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000281773300005 |
Publication Date |
2010-09-13 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2010 IF: 3.774 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85423 |
Serial |
3796 |
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| Author |
Reyntjens, P.; Van de Put, M.; Vandenberghe, W.G.; Sorée, B. |
| Title |
Ultrascaled graphene-capped interconnects : a quantum mechanical study |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the IEEE ... International Interconnect Technology Conference
T2 – IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference (IITC) / IEEE, Materials for Advanced Metallization Conference (MAM), MAY 22-25, 2023, Dresden, Germany |
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Issue |
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Pages |
1-3 |
| Keywords |
P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
In this theoretical study, we assess the impact of a graphene capping layer on the resistivity of defective, extremely scaled interconnects. We investigate the effect of graphene capping on the electronic transport in ultrascaled interconnects, in the presence of grain boundary defects in the metal layer. We compare the results obtained using our quantum mechanical model to a simple parallel-conductor model and find that the parallel-conductor model does not capture the effect of the graphene cap correctly. At 0.5 nm metal thickness, the parallel-conductor model underestimates the conductivity by 3.0% to 4.0% for single-sided and double sided graphene capping, respectively. |
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001027381700006 |
Publication Date |
2023-06-24 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
979-83-503-1097-9 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:198343 |
Serial |
8949 |
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Skaltsas, T.; Ke, X.; Bittencourt, C.; Tagmatarchis, N. |
| Title |
Ultrasonication induces oxygenated species and defects onto exfoliated graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys Chem C |
| Volume |
117 |
Issue |
44 |
Pages |
23272-23278 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The effect of ultrasonication parameters, such as time and power applied, to exfoliate graphite in o-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) and N-methyl-1,2-pyrrolidone (NMP) was examined. It was found that the concentration of graphene was higher in o-DCB, while its dispersibility was increased when sonication was applied for a longer period and/or at higher power. However, spectroscopic examination by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed that ultrasonication causes defects and induces oxygen functional groups in the form of carboxylic acids and ethers/epoxides onto the graphene lattice. Additional proof for the latter arose from Raman, IR, and thermogravimetry studies. The carboxylic acids and ethers/epoxides onto exfoliated graphene were derived from air during ultrasonication and found independent of the solvent used for the exfoliation and the power and/or time ultrasonication applied. Quantitative evaluation of the amount of oxygenated species present on exfoliated graphene as performed by high-resolution XPS revealed that the relative oxygen percentage was higher when exfoliation was performed in NMP. Finally, the sonication time and/or power affected the oxygen content on exfoliated graphene, since extended ultrasonication resulted in a decrease in the oxygen content on exfoliated graphene, with a simultaneous increase of defected sp(3) carbon atoms. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000326845400090 |
Publication Date |
2013-10-03 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1932-7447;1932-7455; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.536 |
Times cited |
65 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 4.536; 2013 IF: 4.835 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112710 |
Serial |
3797 |
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Vandeputte, D.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Jacob, W.A.; Savory, J.; Bertholf, R.L.; Wills, M.R. |
| Title |
Ultrastructural localization of aluminium in liver of aluminium maltol-treated rabbits by laser microprobe mass analysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1989 |
Publication |
Biomedical and environmental mass spectrometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
18 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
598-602 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
By means of laser microprobe mass analysis (LAMMA), we have studied the ultrastructural localization of aluminium in livers of aluminium maltol-treated rabbits. This animal model was developed to study long-term aluminium toxicity using systemic (intravenous) administration of aluminium. We could only detect aluminium in electron-dense inclusion bodies found in large, sometimes multinucleated cells. These results prove that the actual observation of aluminium deposits in liver with LAMMA gives more information than bulk analysis and can be very useful to explore mechanisms of toxicity. |
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2005-05-29 |
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Edition |
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0887-6134 |
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UA library record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:116817 |
Serial |
8702 |
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Verbueken, A.H.; van de Vijver, F.L.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Paulus, G.J.; Visser, W.J.; d'Haese, P.; de Broe, M.E. |
| Title |
Ultrastructural localization of aluminum in patients with dialysis-associated osteomalacia |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1984 |
Publication |
Clinical chemistry : international journal of laboratory medicine and molecular diagnostics |
Abbreviated Journal |
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30 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
763-768 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Pathophysiology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
| Abstract |
Using laser microprobe mass analysis, we studied the ultrastructural localization of aluminum in liver and bone tissue of chronic-hemodialysis patients with proven aluminum-induced osteomalacia. In the liver, aluminum was observed to be almost exclusively associated with iron. Detectable aluminum and large amounts of iron were found in lysosomes of both hepatocytes and Kupffer cells. In bone, aluminum was localized at the osteoid/calcified-bone interface and also was associated with iron in some cases. |
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A1984SR66500043 |
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Edition |
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0009-9147; 1530-8561 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:116713 |
Serial |
8703 |
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Leroux, O.; Leroux, F.; Bagniewska-Zadworna,.; Knox, J.P.; Claeys, M.; Bals, S.; Viane, R.L.L. |
| Title |
Ultrastructure and composition of cell wall appositions in the roots of Asplenium (Polypodiales) |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Micron |
Abbreviated Journal |
Micron |
| Volume |
42 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
863-870 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Cell wall appositions (CWAs), formed by the deposition of extra wall material at the contact site with microbial organisms, are an integral part of the response of plants to microbial challenge. Detailed histological studies of CWAs in fern roots do not exist. Using light and electron microscopy we examined the (ultra)structure of CWAs in the outer layers of roots of Asplenium species. All cell walls studded with CWAs were impregnated with yellow-brown pigments. CWAs had different shapes, ranging from warts to elongated branched structures, as observed with scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Ultrastructural study further showed that infecting fungi grow intramurally and that they are immobilized by CWAs when attempting to penetrate intracellularly. Immunolabelling experiments using monoclonal antibodies indicated pectic homogalacturonan, xyloglucan, mannan and cellulose in the CWAs, but tests for lignins and callose were negative. We conclude that these appositions are defense-related structures made of a non-lignified polysaccharide matrix on which phenolic compounds are deposited in order to create a barrier protecting the root against infections. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000294942600013 |
Publication Date |
2011-06-24 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0968-4328; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.98 |
Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.98; 2011 IF: 1.527 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92540 |
Serial |
3798 |
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Cosyns, P.; Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; Nys, K. |
| Title |
Un verre méditerranéen pour la production de bracelets laténiens en Europe septentrionale : résultats danalyses SEM-EDX et LA-ICP-MS de bracelets en verre La Tène tardive de Odijk, Tiel et Geldermalseren-Hondsgemet |
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A3 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Bulletin AFAV |
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Pages |
13-19 |
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A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:124631 |
Serial |
5884 |
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Misko, V.R.; Lin, N.S.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Unconventional dynamics of vortex shells in mesoscopic superconducting corbino disks |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Physica: C : superconductivity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica C |
| Volume |
470 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
939-941 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
The dynamics of vortex matter in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disk is strongly influenced by the discrete vortex structure arranged in shells. While in previous works the vortex dynamics has been studied in large (macroscopic) and in very small mesoscopic disks (containing only few shells), in the intermediate-size regime it is much more complex and unusual, due to: (i) the competition between the vortexvortex interaction and confinement and (ii) (in)commensurability among the vortex shells. We found that the interplay between these effects can result in a very unusual vortex dynamical behavior: (i) unconventional angular melting (i.e., propagating from the boundary, where the shear stress is minimum, towards the center) and (ii) unconventional dynamics of shells (i.e., the inversion of shell velocities with respect to the gradient driving force). This unusual behavior is found for different number of shells. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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000282454400059 |
Publication Date |
2010-03-04 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0921-4534; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.404 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2010 IF: 1.415 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85036 |
Serial |
3799 |
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Worobiec, A.; de Hoog, J.; Osán, J.; Szalóki, I.; Joos, P.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Unconventional microanalysis for low-Z, volatile and organic aerosol compounds |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Journal of aerosol science |
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31 |
Issue |
S1 |
Pages |
384-385 |
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A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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0021-8502; 1879-1964 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:31639 |
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8704 |
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Li, C.; Lyu, Y.-Y.; Yue, W.-C.; Huang, P.; Li, H.; Li, T.; Wang, C.-G.; Yuan, Z.; Dong, Y.; Ma, X.; Tu, X.; Tao, T.; Dong, S.; He, L.; Jia, X.; Sun, G.; Kang, L.; Wang, H.; Peeters, F.M.; Milošević, M.V.; Wu, P.; Wang, Y.-L. |
| Title |
Unconventional superconducting diode effects via antisymmetry and antisymmetry breaking |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
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24 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
4108-4116 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Symmetry breaking plays a pivotal role in unlocking intriguing properties and functionalities in material systems. For example, the breaking of spatial and temporal symmetries leads to a fascinating phenomenon: the superconducting diode effect. However, generating and precisely controlling the superconducting diode effect pose significant challenges. Here, we take a novel route with the deliberate manipulation of magnetic charge potentials to realize unconventional superconducting flux-quantum diode effects. We achieve this through suitably tailored nanoengineered arrays of nanobar magnets on top of a superconducting thin film. We demonstrate the vital roles of inversion antisymmetry and its breaking in evoking unconventional superconducting effects, namely a magnetically symmetric diode effect and an odd-parity magnetotransport effect. These effects are nonvolatilely controllable through in situ magnetization switching of the nanobar magnets. Our findings promote the use of antisymmetry (breaking) for initiating unconventional superconducting properties, paving the way for exciting prospects and innovative functionalities in superconducting electronics. |
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001193010700001 |
Publication Date |
2024-03-27 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1530-6984 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
10.8 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 10.8; 2024 IF: 12.712 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:205553 |
Serial |
9180 |
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de Aquino, B.R.H.; Neek-Amal, M.; Milošević, M.V. |
| Title |
Unconventional two-dimensional vibrations of a decorated carbon nanotube under electric field : linking actuation to advanced sensing ability |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Scientific reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sci Rep-Uk |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
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Pages |
13481 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We show that a carbon nanotube decorated with different types of charged metallic nanoparticles exhibits unusual two-dimensional vibrations when actuated by applied electric field. Such vibrations and diverse possible trajectories are not only fundamentally important but also have minimum two characteristic frequencies that can be directly linked back to the properties of the constituents in the considered nanoresonator. Namely, those frequencies and the maximal deflection during vibrations are very distinctively dependent on the geometry of the nanotube, the shape, element, mass and charge of the nanoparticle, and are vastly tunable by the applied electric field, revealing the unique sensing ability of devices made of molecular filaments and metallic nanoparticles. |
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Nature Publishing Group |
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London |
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000413188600005 |
Publication Date |
2017-10-12 |
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2045-2322 |
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| Impact Factor |
4.259 |
Times cited |
1 |
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; This work was supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University. ; |
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Most recent IF: 4.259 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:146672 |
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4796 |
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Lin, N.S.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Unconventional vortex dynamics in mesoscopic superconducting corbino disks |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Physical review letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev Lett |
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102 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
197003,1-197003,4 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The discrete shell structure of vortex matter strongly influences the flux dynamics in mesoscopic superconducting Corbino disks. While the dynamical behavior is well understood in large and in very small disks, in the intermediate-size regime it occurs to be much more complex and unusual, due to (in)commensurability between the vortex shells. We demonstrate unconventional vortex dynamics (inversion of shell velocities with respect to the gradient driving force) and angular melting (propagating from the boundary where the shear stress is minimum, towards the center) in mesoscopic Corbino disks. |
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2009-05-14 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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| Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
18 |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77396 |
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3800 |
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Zhang, L.-F.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Berdiyorov, G.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Unconventional vortex states in nanoscale superconductors due to shape-induced resonances in the inhomogeneous Cooper-pair condensate |
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A1 Journal article |
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2012 |
Publication |
Physical review letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev Lett |
| Volume |
109 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
107001 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Vortex matter in mesoscopic superconductors is known to be strongly affected by the geometry of the sample. Here we show that in nanoscale superconductors with coherence length comparable to the Fermi wavelength the shape resonances of the order parameter results in an additional contribution to the quantum topological confinement-leading to unconventional vortex configurations. Our Bogoliubov-de Gennes calculations in a square geometry reveal a plethora of asymmetric, giant multivortex, and vortex-antivortex structures, stable over a wide range of parameters and which are very different from those predicted by the Ginzburg-Landau theory. These unconventional states are relevant for high-T-c nanograins, confined Bose-Einstein condensates, and graphene flakes with proximity-induced superconductivity. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000308295700014 |
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2012-09-05 |
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0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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| Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
31 |
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; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen). ; |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2012 IF: 7.943 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101850 |
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3801 |
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Han, M.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Al-Omari, A.; Wett, B.; Bott, C.; Murthy, S.; De Clippeleir, H. |
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Uncoupling the solids retention times of flocs and granules in mainstream deammonification : a screen as effective out-selection tool for nitrite oxidizing bacteria |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
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Bioresource technology |
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221 |
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195-204 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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This study focused on a physical separator in the form of a screen to out-select nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) for mainstream sewage treatment. This separation relied on the principle that the NOB prefer to grow in flocs, while anammox bacteria (AnAOB) reside in granules. Two types of screens (vacuum and vibrating) were tested for separating these fractions. The vibrating screen was preferred due to more moderate normal forces and additional tangential forces, better balancing retention efficiency of AnAOB granules (41% of the AnAOB activity) and washout of NOB (92% activity washout). This operation resulted in increased NOB out-selection (AerAOB/NOB ratio of 2.3) and a total nitrogen removal efficiency of 70% at influent COD/N ratio of 1.4. An effluent total nitrogen concentration <10 mg N/L was achieved using this novel approach combining biological selection with physical separation, opening up the path towards energy positive sewage treatment. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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2016-09-08 |
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0960-8524 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:138157 |
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8705 |
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Admasu, W.F.; Boerema, A.; Nyssen, J.; Minale, A.S.; Tsegaye, E.A.; Van Passel, S. |
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Uncovering ecosystem services of expropriated land : the case of urban expansion in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
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Land |
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9 |
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10 |
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395-20 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Ecosystem Management |
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In Ethiopia, urban expansion happens at high rates and results in land expropriations often at the cost of agriculture and forests. The process of urban expansion does not include assessment of ecosystem services (ES). This has been causing unintended environmental problems. This study aims to uncover ES of three most important land use types (cropland, agroforestry, and grassland) that are threatened by land expropriation for urban expansion in Bahir Dar City. The study applied a participatory approach using community perception and expert judgments (N = 108). Respondents were asked to locate their perceptions on the use of 35 different ES, and then to evaluate the potential of the land use. Respondents were shown to have the ability to differentiate between ES and land use in terms of their potential to deliver ES. The results show that agroforestry is expected to have a high relevant potential to deliver 31% of all ES, but cropland 20% and grassland 14%. Food, fodder, timber, firewood, fresh water, energy, compost, climate regulation, erosion prevention, and water purification and treatment were identified as the ten most important services. It is not only the provisioning services that are being supplied by the land use types which are expropriated for urbanization, but also regulating, supporting and cultural services. To ensure sustainable urban land development, we suggest the consideration of the use of ES and the potential of the land use to supply ES when making land use decisions, including land expropriation for urban expansion. |
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2020-10-19 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:173628 |
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6948 |
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Ramirez-Rojas, I. |
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Underground connections : the interplay between tropical rainforest trees and soil microbial communities |
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Doctoral thesis |
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2024 |
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205 p. |
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Doctoral thesis; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change |
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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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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:204907 |
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