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Author | Kolev, S.; Sun, S.; Trenchev, G.; Wang, W.; Wang, H.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Quasi-Neutral Modeling of Gliding Arc Plasmas: Quasi-Neutral Modeling of Gliding Arc Plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma processes and polymers | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Process Polym |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 1600110 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The modelling of a gliding arc discharge (GAD) is studied by means of the quasineutral (QN) plasma modelling approach. The model is first evaluated for reliability and proper description of a gliding arc discharge at atmospheric pressure, by comparing with a more elaborate non-quasineutral (NQN) plasma model in two different geometries – a 2D axisymmetric and a Cartesian geometry. The NQN model is considered as a reference, since it provides a continuous self-consistent plasma description, including the near electrode regions. In general, the results of the QN model agree very well with those obtained from the NQN model. The small differences between both models are attributed to the approximations in the derivation of the QN model. The use of the QN model provides a substantial reduction of the computation time compared to the NQN model, which is crucial for the development of more complex models in three dimensions or with complicated chemistries. The latter is illustrated for (i) a reverse vortex flow(RVF) GAD in argon, and (ii) a GAD in CO2. The RVF discharge is modelled in three dimensions and the effect of the turbulent heat transport on the plasma and gas characteristics is discussed. The GAD model in CO2 is in a 1D geometry with axial symmetry and provides results for the time evolution of the electron, gas and vibrational temperature of CO2, as well as for the molar fractions of the different species. |
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Language | Wos | 000403074000011 | Publication Date | 2016-10-04 | |
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ISSN | 1612-8850 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.846 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | Methusalem financing of the University of Antwerp; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.846 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:142982 | Serial | 4570 | ||
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Author | Bogaerts, A.; De Bie, C.; Snoeckx, R.; Koz?k, T. | ||||
Title | Plasma based CO2and CH4conversion: A modeling perspective | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma processes and polymers | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Process Polym |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 1600070 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | This paper gives an overview of our plasma chemistry modeling for CO2 and CH4 conversion in a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and microwave (MW) plasma. We focus on pure CO2 splitting and pure CH4 reforming, as well as mixtures of CO2/CH4, CH4/O2, and CO2/H2O. We show calculation results for the conversion, energy efficiency, and product formation, in comparison with experiments where possible. We also present the underlying chemical reaction pathways, to explain the observed trends. For pure CO2, a comparison is made between a DBD and MW plasma, illustrating that the higher energy efficiency of the latter is attributed to the more important role of the vibrational levels. |
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Language | Wos | 000403699900001 | Publication Date | 2016-09-08 | |
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ISSN | 1612-8850 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.846 | Times cited | 17 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | Inter-university Attraction Pole (IAP/7); Federaal Wetenschapsbeleid; Francqui Research Foundation; Fonds De La Recherche Scientifique – FNRS, G.0383.16N ; Hercules Foundation; Flemish Government; UAntwerpen; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.846 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:144209 | Serial | 4579 | ||
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Author | Belov, I.; Vanneste, J.; Aghaee, M.; Paulussen, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Synthesis of Micro- and Nanomaterials in CO2and CO Dielectric Barrier Discharges: Synthesis of Micro- and Nanomaterials… | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma processes and polymers | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Process Polym |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 1600065 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Dielectric Barrier Discharges operating in CO and CO2 form solid products at atmospheric pressure. The main differences between both plasmas and their deposits were analyzed, at similar energy input. GC measurements revealed a mixture of CO2, CO, and O2 in the CO2 DBD exhaust, while no O2 was found in the CO plasma. A coating of nanoparticles composed of Fe, O, and C was produced by the CO2 discharge, whereas, a microscopic dendrite-like carbon structure was formed in the CO plasma. Fe3O4 and Fe crystalline phases were found in the CO2 sample. The CO deposition was characterized as an amorphous structure, close to polymeric CO (p-CO). Interestingly, p-CO is not formed in the CO2 plasma, in spite of the significant amounts of CO produced (up to 30% in the reactor exhaust). |
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Language | Wos | 000397476000007 | Publication Date | 2016-07-29 | |
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ISSN | 1612-8850 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.846 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | European Union Seventh Framework Programme FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN, 606889 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.846 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:141759 | Serial | 4487 | ||
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Author | Belov, I.; Paulussen, S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Analysis and comparison of the co2 and co dielectric barrier discharge solid products | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Hakone Xv: International Symposium On High Pressure Low Temperature Plasma Chemistry: With Joint Cost Td1208 Workshop: Non-equilibrium Plasmas With Liquids For Water And Surface Treatment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The CO and CO2 Dielectric Barrier Discharges (DBD) and their solid products were analyzed keeping similar energy input regimes. Gas chromatography analysis revealed the presence of CO2, CO and O-2 mixture in the exhaust of the CO2 DBD, while no O-2 was found when CO was used as a feed gas. It was shown that the C-2 Swan lines observed with optical emission spectroscopy were distinct in the CO plasma while they were not observed in the CO2 emission spectrum. Also the solid products of the plasmas exhibited remarkable differences. Nanoparticles with a diameter between10 and 300 nm, composed of Fe, O and C (Fe: O: C similar to 13: 50: 30) were produced by the CO2 DBD, while microscopic dendrite-like carbon structure (C: O similar to 73: 27) were formed in the CO plasma. The growth rate in the CO2 and CO DBDs was evaluated to be on the level of 0.15 mg/min and 15 mg/min, respectively. The difference of the CO and CO2 discharges and their products might be attributed to the oxygen content in the latter (6.4 mol.% O-2 in the exhaust) and subsequent etching of the carbonaceous film. | ||||
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Publisher | Masarykova univ | Place of Publication | Brno | Editor | |
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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ISSN | 978-80-210-8318-9 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:141554 | Serial | 4516 | ||
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Author | Bogaerts, A.; Snoeckx, R.; Berthelot, A.; Heijkers, S.; Wang, W.; Sun, S.; Van Laer, K.; Ramakers, M.; Michielsen, I.; Uytdenhouwen, Y.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P. | ||||
Title | Plasma based co2 conversion: a combined modeling and experimental study | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Hakone Xv: International Symposium On High Pressure Low Temperature Plasma Chemistry: With Joint Cost Td1208 Workshop: Non-equilibrium Plasmas With Liquids For Water And Surface Treatment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In recent years there is increased interest in plasma-based CO2 conversion. Several plasma setups are being investigated for this purpose, but the most commonly used ones are a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), a microwave (MW) plasma and a gliding arc (GA) reactor. In this proceedings paper, we will show results from our experiments in a (packed bed) DBD reactor and in a vortex-flow GA reactor, as well as from our model calculations for the detailed plasma chemistry in a DBD, MW and GA, for pure CO2 as well as mixtures of CO2 with N-2, CH4 and H2O. | ||||
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Publisher | Masarykova univ | Place of Publication | Brno | Editor | |
Language | Wos | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | ||
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ISSN | 978-80-210-8318-9 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:141553 | Serial | 4526 | ||
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Author | Fridman, A.; Lin, A.; Miller, V.; Bekeschus, S.; Wende, K.; Weltmann, K.-D. | ||||
Title | The plasma treatment unit : an attempt to standardize cold plasma treatment for defined biological effects | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Plasma medicine | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 8 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 195-201 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma bioscience and medicine are both rapidly growing fields. Their aim is to utilize cold physical plasmas for desired biological outcomes in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and general hygienic purposes. Great success has been achieved in many applications with individually designed plasma sources and plasma parameters. Although lab and application-specific tuning of plasmas is a great advantage of this technology, standardized units to define plasma treatments are required to facilitate comparison of the effects found by different researchers who do not use the same plasma sources. By drawing conclusions from over a century of plasma biomedical research, we propose that all researchers adopt the use of a standardized value, the plasma treatment unit (PTU), to describe the biological effects of different cold plasma sources and treatment regimens. It quantifies a key plasma effector in biological systems as an indicator and may provide the foundation for an analogous and clinically relevant unit in the future. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2018-06-13 | ||
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Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:155652 | Serial | 5123 | ||
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Author | Ranieri, P.; Shrivastav, R.; Wang, M.; Lin, A.; Fridman, G.; Fridman, A.A.; Han, L.-H.; Miller, V. | ||||
Title | Nanosecond-pulsed dielectric barrier dischargeinduced antitumor effects propagate through depth of tissue via intracellular signaling | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma medicine | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 283-297 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Studies using xenograft mouse models have shown that plasma applied to the skin overlying tumors results in tumor shrinkage. Plasma is considered a nonpenetrating treatment; however, these studies demonstrate plasma effects that occur beyond the postulated depth of physical penetration of plasma components. The present study examines the propagation of plasma effects through a tissue model using three-dimensional, cell-laden extracellular matrices (ECMs). These ECMs are used as barriers against direct plasma penetration. By placing them onto a monolayer of target cancer cells to create an in-vitro analog to in-vivo studies, we distinguished between cellular effects from direct plasma exposure and cellular effects due to cell-to-cell signaling stimulated by plasma. We show that nanosecond-pulsed dielectric barrier discharge plasma treatment applied atop an acellular barrier impedes the externalization of calreticulin (CRT) in the target cells. In contrast, when a barrier is populated with cells, CRT externalization is restored. Thus, we demonstrate that plasma components stimulate signaling among cells embedded in the barrier to transfer plasma effects to the target cells. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2017-09-01 | ||
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:155658 | Serial | 8293 | ||
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Author | Lin, A.; Truong, B.; Fridman, G.; Friedman, A.A.; Miller, V. | ||||
Title | Immune cells enhance selectivity of nanosecond-pulsed DBD plasma against tumor cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma medicine | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 85-96 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Cancer immunotherapy is a promising strategy that engages the patient's immune system to kill cancer cells selectively while sparing normal tissue. Treatment of macrophages with a nanosecond-pulsed dielectric barrier discharge directly enhanced their cytotoxic activity against tumor cells but not normal cells. These results underscore the clinical potential of plasma for cancer immunotherapy. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2017-08-15 | ||
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:155657 | Serial | 8058 | ||
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Author | Truong, B.; Siegert, K.; Lin, A.; Miller, V.; Krebs, F.C. | ||||
Title | Apical application of nanosecond-pulsed dielectric barrier discharge plasma causes the basolateral release of adenosine triphosphate as a damage-associated molecular pattern from polarized HaCaT cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Plasma medicine | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 117-131 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Promising biomedical uses for nonthermal plasma (NTP) in the fields of regenerative medicine, cancer therapy, and vaccine delivery involve the noninvasive application of uniform nonequilibrium plasma (including dielectric barrier discharge plasma) to living skin. Whereas most investigations have focused on achieving desired therapeutic outcomes, fewer studies have examined the mechanisms and pathways by which epithelial cells respond to NTP exposure. Using a transwell apical-basolateral-chambered system to culture the human keratinocyte HaCaT cell line, in vitro experiments were performed to demonstrate the effects of nanosecond-pulsed dielectric barrier discharge (nsDBD) plasma on polarized epithelial cell viability, monolayer permeability, intracellular oxidative stress, and the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Application of nsDBD plasma at 60 Hz or below had minimal or no effect on HaCaT monolayer viability or permeability. nsDBD plasma exposure did, however, result in frequency-dependent reductions in intracellular glutathione (indicating direct induction of oxidative stress by nsDBD plasma) and increased extracellular ATP concentrations in the ba-solateral (subepithelial) media, which are indicators of cellular stress and an NTP-induced inflammatory response. These studies provide new insights into nsDBD plasma-induced inflammation and local innate immune responses initiated by polarized epithelial tissues. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2017-02-24 | ||
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:155656 | Serial | 7465 | ||
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Author | Privat-Maldonado, A.; Gorbanev, Y.; O'Connell, D.; Vann, R.; Chechik, V.; van der Woude, M.W. | ||||
Title | 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 | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | |||
Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:156820 | Serial | 8316 | ||
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Author | Kolev, I.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Detailed numerical investigation of a DC sputter magnetron | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2006 | Publication | IEEE transactions on plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 34 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 886-894 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000238582700019 | Publication Date | 2006-06-21 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | 28 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 2006 IF: 1.144 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58198 | Serial | 667 | ||
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Author | de Bleecker, K.; Bogaerts, A.; Goedheer, W.; Gijbels, R. | ||||
Title | Investigation of growth mechanisms of clusters in a silane discharge with the use of a fluid model | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | IEEE transactions on plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 32 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 691-698 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000222278400026 | Publication Date | 2004-06-30 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | 29 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 2004 IF: 1.042 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:46379 | Serial | 1732 | ||
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Author | Kong, M.; Ferreira, W.P.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Magnetic field dependence of the normal mode spectrum of a planar complex plasma cluster | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | IEEE transactions on plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 32 | Issue | 2,2 | Pages | 569-572 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000222278400007 | Publication Date | 2004-06-30 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 2004 IF: 1.042 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:62453 | Serial | 1871 | ||
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Author | Herrebout, D.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Goedheer, W.J.; Vanhulsel, A. | ||||
Title | A one-dimensional fluid model for an acetylene rf discharge: a study of the plasma chemistry | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2003 | Publication | IEEE transactions on plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 31 | Issue | Pages | 659-664 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000184833400022 | Publication Date | 2003-08-21 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | 26 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 2003 IF: 0.840 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:44021 | Serial | 2462 | ||
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Author | Yan, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. | ||||
Title | Evolution of charged particle densities after laser-induced photodetachment in a strongly electronegative RF discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2002 | Publication | IEEE transactions on plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 30 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 132-133 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000175845900065 | Publication Date | 2002-11-07 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 2002 IF: 1.170 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:40186 | Serial | 1097 | ||
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Author | Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. | ||||
Title | Monte Carlo model for the argon ions and fast argon atoms in a radio-frequency discharge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1999 | Publication | IEEE transactions on plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 1406-1415 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | New York, N.Y. | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000083453000023 | Publication Date | 2002-08-24 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 1999 IF: 1.085 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:28321 | Serial | 2197 | ||
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Author | Berezhnoi, S.; Kaganovich, I.; Misina, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R. | ||||
Title | Semianalytical description of nonlocal secondary electrons in a radio-frequency capacitively coupled plasma at intermediate pressures | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1999 | Publication | IEEE transactions plasma science | Abbreviated Journal | Ieee T Plasma Sci |
Volume | 27 | Issue | Pages | 1339-1347 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000083453000014 | Publication Date | 2002-08-24 | |
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ISSN | 0093-3813; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.052 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.052; 1999 IF: 1.085 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:28314 | Serial | 2980 | ||
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Author | Apolinario, S.W.S.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Binary dusty plasma Coulomb balls | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev E |
Volume | 83 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 041136,1-041136,8 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We investigated the mixing and segregation of a system consisting of two different species of particles, having different charges, interacting through a pure Coulomb potential, and confined in a three-dimensional parabolic trap. The structure of the cluster and its normal mode spectrum are analyzed as a function of the relative charge and the relative number of different types of particles. We found that (a) the system can be in a mixed or segregated state depending on the relative charge ratio parameter and (b) the segregation process is mediated by a first or second order structural phase transition which strongly influences the magic cluster properties of the system. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lancaster, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000290154900004 | Publication Date | 2011-04-29 | |
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ISSN | 1539-3755;1550-2376; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.366 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by FACEPE (Fundacao de Amparo a Ciencia e Tecnologia do Estado de Pernambuco) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.366; 2011 IF: 2.255 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89716 | Serial | 236 | ||
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Author | Tkachenko, D.V.; Misko, V.R.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Effect of correlated noise on quasi-one-dimensional diffusion | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev E |
Volume | 82 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 051102-051102,5 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Single-file diffusion (SFD) of an infinite one-dimensional chain of interacting particles has a long-time mean-square displacement ∝t1/2, independent of the type of interparticle repulsive interaction. This behavior is also observed in finite-size chains, although only for certain intervals of time t depending on the chain length L, followed by the ∝t for t→∞, as we demonstrate for a closed circular chain of diffusing interacting particles. Here, we show that spatial correlation of noise slows down SFD and can result, depending on the amount of correlated noise, in either subdiffusive behavior ∝tα, where 0<α<1/2, or even in a total suppression of diffusion (in the limit N→∞). Spatial correlation can explain the subdiffusive behavior in recent SFD experiments in circular channels. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lancaster, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000283710100001 | Publication Date | 2010-11-02 | |
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ISSN | 1539-3755;1550-2376; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.366 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We acknowledge discussions with M. Saint-Jean. This work was supported by the “Odysseus” program of the Flemish Government and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.366; 2010 IF: 2.352 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85799 | Serial | 806 | ||
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Author | de Bleecker, K.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Goedheer, W. | ||||
Title | Numerical investigation of particle formation mechanisms in silane discharges | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2004 | Publication | Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev E |
Volume | 69 | Issue | Pages | 056409,1-16 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lancaster, Pa | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000221813400085 | Publication Date | 2004-05-26 | |
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ISSN | 1539-3755;1550-2376; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.366 | Times cited | 74 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.366; 2004 IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:45497 | Serial | 2396 | ||
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Author | Biondo, O.; Hughes, A.; van der Steeg, A.; Maerivoet, S.; Loenders, B.; van Rooij, G.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Power concentration determined by thermodynamic properties in complex gas mixtures : the case of plasma-based dry reforming of methane | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 32 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 045001-45020 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We investigate discharge contraction in a microwave plasma at sub-atmospheric pressure, operating in CO2 and CO2/CH4 mixtures. The rise of the electron number density with plasma contraction intensifies the gas heating in the core of the plasma. This, in turn, initiates fast core-periphery transport and defines the rate of thermal chemistry over plasma chemistry. In this context, power concentration describes the overall mechanism including plasma contraction and chemical kinetics. In a complex chemistry such as dry reforming of methane, transport of reactive species is essential to define the performance of the reactor and achieve the desired outputs. Thus, we couple experimental observations and thermodynamic calculations for model validation and understanding of reactor performance. Adding CH4 alters the thermodynamic properties of the mixture, especially the reactive component of the heat conductivity. The increase in reactive heat conductivity increases the pressure at which plasma contraction occurs, because higher rates of gas heating are required to reach the same temperature. In addition, we suggest that the predominance of heat conduction over convection is a key condition to observe the effect of heat conductivity on gas temperature. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000963579500001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-23 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.8; 2023 IF: 3.302 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196044 | Serial | 8397 | ||
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Author | Saeed, A.; Khan, A.W.; Shafiq, M.; Jan, F.; Abrar, M.; Zaka-ul-Islam, M.; Zakaullah, M. | ||||
Title | Investigation of 50 Hz pulsed DC nitrogen plasma with active screen cage by trace rare gas optical emission spectroscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Plasma science & technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sci Technol |
Volume | 16 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 324-328 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Optical emission spectroscopy is used to investigate the nitrogen-hydrogen with trace rare gas (4% Ar) plasma generated by 50 Hz pulsed DC discharges. The filling pressure varies from 1 mbar to 5 mbar and the current density ranges from 1 mA.cm(-2) to 4 mA.cm(-2). The hydrogen concentration in the mixture plasma varies from 0% to 80%, with the objective of identifying the optimum pressure, current density and hydrogen concentration for active species ([N] and [N-2]) generation. It is observed that in an N-2-H-2 gas mixture, the concentration of N atom density decreases with filling pressure and increases with current density, with other parameters of the discharge kept unchanged. The maximum concentrations of active species were found for 40% H-2 in the mixture at 3 mbar pressure and current density of 4 mA.cm(-2). | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Plasma Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences | Place of Publication | Beijing | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000335909600005 | Publication Date | 2014-04-29 | |
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ISSN | 1009-0630; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 0.83 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 0.83; 2014 IF: 0.579 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117686 | Serial | 1728 | ||
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Author | Yan, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Goedheer, W.J.; Gijbels, R. | ||||
Title | Electron energy distribution function in capacitively coupled RF discharges: differences between electropositive Ar and electronegative SiH4 discharges | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2000 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 9 | Issue | Pages | 583-591 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000165341000015 | Publication Date | 2002-08-25 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 21 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2000 IF: 1.963 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:34071 | Serial | 929 | ||
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Author | Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Comprehensive modelling network for dc glow discharges in argon | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1999 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 8 | Issue | Pages | 210-229 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000080660600004 | Publication Date | 2002-08-25 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 1999 IF: 2.038 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24129 | Serial | 451 | ||
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Author | Kozák, T.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Splitting of CO2 by vibrational excitation in non-equilibrium plasmas : a reaction kinetics model | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 045004 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We present a zero-dimensional kinetic model of CO2 splitting in non-equilibrium plasmas. The model includes a description of the CO2 vibrational kinetics (25 vibrational levels up to the dissociation limit of the molecule), taking into account state-specific VT and VV relaxation reactions and the effect of vibrational excitation on other chemical reactions. The model is applied to study the reaction kinetics of CO2 splitting in an atmospheric-pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) and in a moderate-pressure microwave discharge. The model results are in qualitative agreement with published experimental works. We show that the CO2 conversion and its energy efficiency are very different in these two types of discharges, which reflects the important dissociation mechanisms involved. In the microwave discharge, excitation of the vibrational levels promotes efficient dissociation when the specific energy input is higher than a critical value (2.0 eV/molecule under the conditions examined). The calculated energy efficiency of the process has a maximum of 23%. In the DBD, vibrationally excited levels do not contribute significantly to the dissociation of CO2 and the calculated energy efficiency of the process is much lower (5%). | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000345761500014 | Publication Date | 2014-06-17 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 170 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117398 | Serial | 3108 | ||
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Author | Van Gaens, W.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Reaction pathways of biomedically active species in an Ar plasma jet | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 035015-35027 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this paper we analyse the gas phase production and loss pathways for several biomedically active species, i.e. N2(A), O, O3, O2(a), N, H, HO2, OH, NO, NO2, N2O5, H2O2, HNO2 and HNO3, in an argon plasma jet flowing into an open humid air atmosphere. For this purpose, we employ a zero-dimensional reaction kinetics model to mimic the typical experimental conditions by fitting several parameters to experimentally measured values. These include ambient air diffusion, the gas temperature profile and power deposition along the jet effluent. We focus in detail on how the pathways of the biomedically active species change as a function of the position in the effluent, i.e. inside the discharge device, active plasma jet effluent and afterglow region far from the nozzle. Moreover, we demonstrate how the reaction kinetics and species production are affected by different ambient air humidities, total deposited power into the plasma and gas temperature along the jet. It is shown that the dominant pathways can drastically change as a function of the distance from the nozzle exit or experimental conditions. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000337891900017 | Publication Date | 2014-05-22 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 34 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2014 IF: 3.591 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117075 | Serial | 2820 | ||
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Author | Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, Y.-X.; Jiang, W.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. | ||||
Title | Heating mechanism in direct current superposed single-frequency and dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 025014-25018 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this work particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision simulations are performed to study the heating mechanism and plasma characteristics in direct current (dc) superposed radio-frequency (RF) capacitively coupled plasmas, operated both in single-frequency (SF) and dual-frequency (DF) regimes. An RF (60/2 MHz) source is applied on the bottom electrode to sustain the discharge, and a dc source is fixed on the top electrode. The heating mechanism appears to be very different in dc superposed SF and DF discharges. When only a single source of 60 MHz is applied, the plasma bulk region is reduced by the dc source, thus the ionization rate and hence the electron density decrease with rising dc voltage. However, when a DF source of 60 and 2 MHz is applied, the electron density can increase upon addition of a dc voltage, depending on the gap length and applied dc voltage. This is explained from the spatiotemporal ionization rates in the DF discharge. In fact, a completely different behavior is observed for the ionization rate in the two half-periods of the LF source. In the first LF half-period, the situation resembles the dc superposed SF discharge, and the reduced plasma bulk region due to the negative dc bias results in a very small effective discharge area and a low ionization rate. On the other hand, in the second half-period, the negative dc bias is to some extent counteracted by the LF voltage, and the sheath close to the dc electrode becomes particularly thin. Consequently, the amplitude of the high-frequency sheath oscillations at the top electrode is largely enhanced, while the LF sheath at the bottom electrode is in its expanding phase and can thus well confine the high-energy electrons. Therefore, the ionization rate increases considerably in this second LF half-period. Furthermore, in addition to the comparison between SF and DF discharges and the effect of gap length and dc voltage, the effect of secondary electrons is examined. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000317275400016 | Publication Date | 2013-03-28 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106877 | Serial | 1413 | ||
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Author | Liu, Y.-X.; Zhang, Q.-Z.; Liu, L.; Song, Y.-H.; Bogaerts, A.; Wang, Y.-N. | ||||
Title | Electron bounce resonance heating in dual-frequency capacitively coupled oxygen discharges | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 025012-11 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | The electron bounce resonance heating (BRH) in dual-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas operated in oxygen is studied by different experimental methods and a particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision (PIC/MCC) simulation, and compared with the electropositive argon discharge. In comparison with argon, the experimental results show that in an oxygen discharge the resonance peaks in positive-ion density and light intensity tend to occur at larger electrode gaps. Moreover, at electrode gaps L > 2.5 cm, the positive-ion (and electron) density and the light emission drop monotonically in the oxygen discharge upon increasing L, whereas they rise (after an initial drop) in the argon case. At resonance gap the electronegativity reaches its maximum due to the BRH. All these experimental observations are explained by PIC/MCC simulations, which show that in the oxygen discharge the bulk electric field becomes quite strong and is out of phase with the sheath field. Therefore, it retards the resonance electrons when traversing the bulk, resulting in a suppressed BRH. Both experiment and simulation results show that this effect becomes more pronounced at lower high-frequency power, when the discharge mode changes from electropositive to electronegative. In a pure oxygen discharge, the BRH is suppressed with increasing pressure and almost diminishes at 12 Pa. Finally, the driving frequency significantly affects the BRH, because it determines the phase relation between bulk electric field and sheath electric field. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000317275400014 | Publication Date | 2013-03-18 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 20 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106534 | Serial | 911 | ||
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Author | Van Laer, K.; Tinck, S.; Samara, V.; de Marneffe, J.F.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Etching of low-k materials for microelectronics applications by means of a N2/H2 plasma : modeling and experimental investigation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 025011-25019 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this paper, we investigate the etch process of so-called low-k organic material by means of a N2/H2 capacitively coupled plasma, as applied in the micro-electronics industry for the manufacturing of computer chips. In recent years, such an organic material has emerged as a possible alternative for replacing bulk SiO2 as a dielectric material in the back-end-of-line, because of the smaller parasitic capacity between adjacent conducting lines, and thus a faster propagation of the electrical signals throughout the chip. Numerical simulations with a hybrid plasma model, using an extensive plasma and surface chemistry set, as well as experiments are performed, focusing on the plasma properties as well as the actual etching process, to obtain a better insight into the underlying mechanisms. Furthermore, the effects of gas pressure, applied power and gas composition are investigated to try to optimize the etch process. In general, the plasma density reaches a maximum near the wafer edge due to the so-called 'edge effect'. As a result, the etch rate is not uniform but will also reach its maximum near the wafer edge. The pressure seems not to have a big effect. A higher power increases the etch rate, but the uniformity becomes (slightly) worse. The gas mixing ratio has no significant effect on the etch process, except when a pure H2 or N2 plasma is used, illustrating the synergistic effects of a N2/H2 plasma. In fact, our calculations reveal that the N2/H2 plasma entails an ion-enhanced etch process. The simulation results are in reasonable agreement with the experimental values. The microscopic etch profile shows the desired anisotropic shape under all conditions under study. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000317275400013 | Publication Date | 2013-03-18 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106654 | Serial | 1084 | ||
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Author | Zhao, S.-X.; Gao, F.; Wang, Y.-N.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Gas ratio effects on the Si etch rate and profile uniformity in an inductively coupled Ar/CF4 plasma | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 015017-15018 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this work, a hybrid model is used to investigate the effect of different gas ratios on the Si etching and polymer film deposition characteristics in an Ar/CF4 inductively coupled plasma. The influence of the surface processes on the bulk plasma properties is studied, and also the spatial characteristics of important gas phase and etched species. The densities of F and CF2 decrease when the surface module is included in the simulations, due to the species consumption caused by etching and polymer deposition. The influence of the surface processes on the bulk plasma depends on the Ar/CF4 gas ratio. The deposited polymer becomes thicker at high CF4 content because of more abundant CFx radicals. As a result of the competition between the polymer thickness and the F flux, the etch rate first increases and then decreases upon increasing the CF4 content. The electron properties, more specifically the electron density profile, affect the Si etch characteristics substantially by determining the radical density and flux profiles. In fact, the radial profile of the etch rate is more uniform at low CF4 content since the electron density has a smooth distribution. At high CF4 content, the etch rate is less uniform with a minimum halfway along the wafer radius, because the electron density distribution is more localized. Therefore, our calculations predict that it is better to work at relatively high Ar/CF4 gas ratios, in order to obtain high etch rate and good profile uniformity for etch applications. This, in fact, corresponds to the typical experimental etch conditions in Ar/CF4 gas mixtures as found in the literature, where Ar is typically present at a much higher concentration than CF4. | ||||
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Publisher | Institute of Physics | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000314966300022 | Publication Date | 2012-12-20 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252;1361-6595; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302; 2013 IF: 3.056 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102583 | Serial | 1320 | ||
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