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	Author	Stranger, M.; Krata, A.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Bencs, L.; Deutsch, F.; Worobiec, A.; Naveau, I.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Monitoring of NO₂ in the ambient air with passive samplers before and after a road reconstruction event			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Microchemical journal	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	90	Issue	2	Pages	93-98
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
	Abstract	Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations were used to evaluate the air quality before and after the infrastructural change of an important traffic artery in Mortsel, Antwerp (Belgium). During the reconstruction works two pairs of traffic lanes were reduced to one in each direction. Two sampling campaigns were conducted: the first one before the works in 2003 and the second one in 2005, after the road works were finished. Sampling was performed on a weekly base with the use of passive diffusion tubes on the streets, and also indoors in nearby houses. The samples were analyzed by ion chromatography, from which data the NO2 concentrations in air could be calculated. These results were compared with NO2 values from the air monitoring station 42R801 of the Flemish Environment Agency in Borgerhout, Antwerp. On the base of different NO2 concentrations, correlated well with the traffic density, sampling locations were classified into three groups as follows: 1) heavily polluted (heavy traffic); 2) moderately polluted (medium traffic); or 3) less polluted (low traffic density). Sampling sites located further from the road works, enclosed to the group less polluted, showedthe lowestNO2 concentrations. The highestNO2 levelwas found for the locations close to reconstructionworks, which belonged to the group heavily polluted. The contribution of NO2 was at the samelevel before and after the roadworks. During the first campaign it ranged from30±7 µg/m3 to 71±11 µg/m3 and during the second sampling itwas between 36±17 µg/m3 and 73±17 µg/m3. These modernizationworks had no impact on preventing the traffic-related pollutant as NO2 and as a consequence no significant effect on the air quality in the studied region. It has been proven that the impact of traffic on the air quality is unmistakably high and simply reduction of the number of the traffic lanes, intended to discourage the traffic flow, had apparently no environmentally advantageous effect
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	Language		Wos	000261084200002	Publication Date	2008-04-18
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0026-265x; 0026-265x	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
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	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:71076			Serial	8276
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	Author	Mihucz, V.G.; Varga, Z.; Tatár, E.; Virág, I.; Van Grieken, R.; Koleszár, Z.; Záray, G.
	Title	Redistribution of uranium and thorium by soil/plant interaction in a recultivated mining area			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Microchemical journal	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	90	Issue	1	Pages	44-49
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	During the recultivation of the uranium mining area of Kõvágószõlõs (Hungary), the tailings were covered with clay and loess soil layers having a thickness of 30 cm and 100 cm, respectively. In the loess covering layer, acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia), poplars (Populus × albus, Populus × canescens), oak (Quercus pubescens), silver tree (Eleagnus angustifolia) were planted between 1996 and 2004. In order to establish the extent of the uranium and thorium transport from the sludge to the leaves by uptake and translocation processes through roots with a length higher than 1.3 m results in a remarkable redistribution of these pollutants, a gray poplar tree, growing spontaneously in the last uncovered tailing, being selected as reference tree. The U and Th concentrations in the leaves of the above-mentioned trees, in the covering layers as well as in the original sludge were determined by inductively coupled plasma sector field mass spectrometry (ICP-SF-MS). Generally, the Th concentration of the soils was about 4 times higher than that of uranium, while uranium concentration was about 10130 times higher than that of thorium in the leaf samples and its concentration ranged from 28 to 1045 ng g− 1, the last value belonging to the poplar tree growing on the last uncovered tailing. In order to assume the mobility and bioavailability of uranium if the dry leaves fall down, the uranium species in the leaves of the poplar tree growing in the uncovered reservoir were determined applying ultrasound-assisted extraction with distilled water and ammonium acetate as well as high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC)-ICP-SF-MS technique. About 20% of total uranium could be extracted in form of uranyl cations and a presumably negatively charged uranium compound. Estimations revealed that the annual increment of U in the soil surface layer due to the dead fallen leaves in case of the investigated gray poplar (Populus × canescens) is about 1.2%.
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	Language		Wos	000258744000008	Publication Date	2008-03-21
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0026-265x; 0026-265x	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:70717			Serial	8464
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	Author	Idris, A.M.; Eltayeb, M.A.H.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Van Grieken, R.; Potgieter, J.H.
	Title	Assessment of heavy metals pollution in Sudanese harbours along the Red Sea Coast			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Microchemical journal	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	87	Issue	2	Pages	104-112
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Language		Wos	000251750000003	Publication Date	2007-07-05
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0026-265x; 0026-265x	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:66067			Serial	7504
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	Author	Delalieux, F.; Van Grieken, R.; Potgieter, J.H.
	Title	Distribution of atmospheric marine salt depositions over Continental Western Europe			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2006	Publication	Marine pollution bulletin	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	52	Issue	6	Pages	606-611
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Language		Wos	000238691000012	Publication Date	2006-06-13
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0025-326x; 1879-3363	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:58855			Serial	7818
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	Author	Stefaniak, E.A.; Sajó, I.; Alsecz, A.; Worobiec, A.; Máthé, Z.; Török, S.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Recognition of uranium oxides in soil particulate matter by means of ì-Raman spectrometry			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Journal of nuclear materials	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	381	Issue		Pages	278-283
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Soil samples from an abandoned uranium mine have been investigated in order to determine the molecular phases of uranium compounds. The experiments were carried out with soil particulate matter, collected randomly from the area of the formerly exploited ore. To select the particles rich with uranium, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray attachment (SEM/EDX) was applied first. Afterwards, the particles were relocated and measured by l-Raman spectrometry (MRS). Residues of the main deposit, uraninite UO2, were detected, along with its alteration products. In terms of Raman scattering properties, uranium oxides are quite sensitive to the laser beam wavelength, which results in very specific features of their Raman spectra. In this paper the Raman spectra of uranium oxides of different origin and oxidation states, measured with 514 and 785 nm lasers, are also presented
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	Language		Wos	000261347800010	Publication Date	2008-09-18
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0022-3115	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:71079			Serial	8460
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	Author	Damla, N.; Čevik, U.; Kobya, A.I.; Celik, A.; Celik, N.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Radiation dose estimation and mass attenuation coefficients of cement samples used in Turkey			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of hazardous materials	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	176	Issue	1/3	Pages	644-649
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Different cement samples commonly used in building construction in Turkey have been analyzed for natural radioactivity using gamma-ray spectrometry. The mean activity concentrations observed in the cement samples were 52, 40 and 324 Bq kg−1 for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively. The measured activity concentrations for these radionuclides were compared with the reported data of other countries and world average limits. The radiological hazard parameters such as radium equivalent activities (Raeq), gamma index (Iγ) and alpha index (Iα) indices as well as terrestrial absorbed dose and annual effective dose rate were calculated and compared with the international data. The Raeq values of cement are lower than the limit of 370 Bq kg−1, equivalent to a gamma dose of 1.5 mSv y−1. Moreover, the mass attenuation coefficients were determined experimentally and calculated theoretically using XCOM in some cement samples. Also, chemical compositions analyses of the cement samples were investigated.
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	Language		Wos	000274839700087	Publication Date	2009-11-20
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0304-3894	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:80671			Serial	8448
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	Author	Damla, N.; Čevik, U.; Kobya, A.I.; Celik, A.; Van Grieken, R.; Kobya, Y.
	Title	Characterization of gas concrete materials used in buildings of Turkey			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2009	Publication	Journal of hazardous materials	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	168	Issue	2/3	Pages	681-687
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	The activity concentration of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in gas concrete samples collected from different suppliers and some provinces in Turkey were measured using gamma-ray spectrometry. Knowledge of radioactivity in gas concrete used in building materials enables one to assess any possible radiological risks to human health. The mean activity concentrations observed in the gas concrete samples were 82.0, 28.2 and 383.9 Bq kg−1 for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively. The radium equivalent activity, external and internal hazard indices as well as terrestrial absorbed dose and annual effective dose rate was calculated. The results indicate that the radium equivalent activity values of gas concrete samples are lower than the limit of 370 Bq kg−1, equivalent to a gamma-dose of 1.5 mSv y−1. Moreover, mass attenuation coefficients were measured in some gas concrete samples. It was found that the mass attenuation coefficients decreased with increasing photon energies. Also, chemical compositions and structural analysis (XRD and SEM) of the gas concrete samples were investigated.
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	Language		Wos	000268200700014	Publication Date	2009-02-26
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0304-3894	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:77256			Serial	7621
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	Author	Stefaniak, E.A.; Alsecz, A.; Frost, R.; Máthé, Z.; Sajó, I.E.; Török, S.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Combined SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectroscopy analysis of uranium minerals from a former uranium mine			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2009	Publication	Journal of hazardous materials	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	168	Issue	1	Pages	416-423
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Samples of the secondary uranium minerals collected in the abandoned uranium mine at Pecs (Hungary) were investigated by two micro-techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) and micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS). They were applied to locate U-rich particles and identify the chemical form and oxidation state of the uranium compounds. The most abundant mineral was a K and/or Na uranyl sulphate (zippeite group). U(VI) was also present in the form showing intensive Raman scattering at 860 cm−1 which can be attributed to uranium trioxide. This research has shown the successful application of micro-Raman spectroscopy for the identification of uranyl mineral species on the level of individual particles.
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	Language		Wos	000267567600060	Publication Date	2009-02-22
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0304-3894	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:77032			Serial	7681
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	Author	Klepka, M.; Lawniczak-Jablonska, K.; Jablonski, M.; Wolska, A.; Minikayev, R.; Paszkowicz, W.; Przepiera, A.; Spolnik, Z.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Combined XRD, EPMA and X-ray absorption study of mineral ilmenite used in pigments production			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2005	Publication	Journal of alloys and compounds	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	401	Issue	1/2	Pages	281-288
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Language		Wos	000232267700050	Publication Date	2005-05-24
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0925-8388	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:54562			Serial	7682
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	Author	Oprya, M.; Kiro, S.; Worobiec, A.; Horemans, B.; Darchuk, L.; Novakovic, V.; Ennan, A.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Size distribution and chemical properties of welding fumes of inhalable particles			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2012	Publication	Journal of aerosol science	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	45	Issue	1	Pages	50-57
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
	Abstract	The goal of the present study was to analyze the relationship between the fume formation rate, welding conditions, chemical composition of welding fume particles and their size. In the range from 0.25 to 16 μm aerodynamic diameter, three distinct types of welding fume particles were identified in the welder's breathing zone. The elemental composition of each type depended completely on the used welding materials, and reflects their mechanism of formation. Their relative abundance in the welding fume appeared to be dependent on the electrode coating, as well as the heat input during welding.
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	Language		Wos	000300140000005	Publication Date	2011-10-26
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	ISSN	0021-8502; 1879-1964	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:93184			Serial	8544
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	Author	Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Potgieter, J.H.; Kruger, R.A.; Spolnik, Z.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	A characterisation of the surface properties of an ultra fine fly ash (UFFA) used in the polymer industry			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2005	Publication	Fuel	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	84	Issue	18	Pages	2295-2300
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000233053100002	Publication Date	2005-06-28
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0016-2361	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:54564			Serial	7603
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	Author	Jacobs, L.; Buczyńska, A.; Walgraeve, C.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Van Grieken, R.; et al.
	Title	Acute changes in pulse pressure in relation to constituents of particulate air pollution in elderly persons			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2012	Publication	Environmental research	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	117	Issue		Pages	60-67
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	An increased pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure) suggests aortic stiffening. The objective of this study was to examine the acute effects of both particulate matter (PM) mass and composition on blood pressure, among elderly persons. We carried out a panel study in persons living in elderly homes in Antwerp, Belgium. We recruited 88 non-smoking persons, 70% women with a mean age of 83 years (standard deviation: 5.2). Blood pressure was measured and a blood sample was collected on two time points, which were chosen so that there was an exposure contrast in ambient PM exposure. The elemental content of the collected indoor and outdoor PM2.5 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter <2.5 μm) mass concentration was measured. Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (oxy-PAHs) on outdoor PM10 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter <10 μm) were measured. Each interquartile range increase of 20.8 μg/m³ in 24-h mean outdoor PM2.5 was associated with an increase in pulse pressure of 4.0 mmHg (95% confidence interval: 1.86.2), in persons taking antihypertensive medication (n=57), but not in persons not using antihypertensive medication (n=31) (p for interaction: 0.02). Vanadium, iron and nickel contents of PM2.5 were significantly associated with systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure, among persons on antihypertensive medication. Similar results were found for indoor concentrations. Of the oxy-PAHs, chrysene-5,6-dione and benzo[a]pyrene-3,6-dione were significantly associated with increases in systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure. In elderly, pulse pressure was positively associated with acute increases in outdoor and indoor air pollution, among persons taking antihypertensive medication. These results might form a mechanistic pathway linking air pollution as a trigger of cardiovascular events.
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	Language		Wos	000307912900008	Publication Date	2012-06-18
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0013-9351; 1096-0953	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
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	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:102569			Serial	7418
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	Author	Bencs, L.; Horemans, B.; Buczyńska, A.J.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Uneven distribution of inorganic pollutants in marine air originating from ocean-going ships			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2017	Publication	Environmental pollution	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	222	Issue		Pages	226-233
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	The distribution of mass, water-soluble inorganic salts and mineral elements of size-segregated aerosols (PM1, PM2.5-1 and PM10-2.5), precursor gaseous pollutants, black carbon, and nanoparticles (10-300 nm size range) at the Southern Bight of the North Sea has been studied. The concentrations of air pollutants peaked over shipping lanes, open-water anchorage areas and frequently navigated waters, due to the presence of mobile emission sources. A considerable decrease in air pollutant levels was seen when diverting from these marine areas towards remote or coastal banks. These findings showed the rapid dispersion of pollutants in the marine air. The nano-aerosol count, originating from ocean-going ships, peaked at lower average aerodynamic diameters (e.g., approximate to 28 nm) than those, observed from low displacement vessels (45-50 nm, e.g., for fishing boats). The average diameter of nano-PM depended also on weather conditions, e.g., it was higher (approximate to 50 nm) in air of higher humidity. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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	Language		Wos	000395360900028	Publication Date	2017-01-06
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0269-7491; 1873-6424	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:142516			Serial	8710
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	Author	Bencs, L.; Ravindra, K.; de Hoog, J.; Spolnik, Z.; Bleux, N.; Berghmans, P.; Deutsch, F.; Roekens, E.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Appraisal of measurement methods, chemical composition and sources of fine atmospheric particles over six different areas of Northern Belgium			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Environmental pollution	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	158	Issue	11	Pages	3421-3430
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	Daily and seasonal variation in the total elemental, organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) content and mass of PM2.5 were studied at industrial, urban, suburban and agricultural/rural areas. Continuous (optical Dustscan, standard tapered element oscillating micro-balance (TEOM), TEOM with filter dynamics measurement system), semi-continuous (Partisol filter-sampling) and non-continuous (Dekati-impactor sampling and gravimetry) methods of PM2.5 mass monitoring were critically evaluated. The average elemental fraction accounted for 26% of the PM2.5 mass measured by gravimetry. Metals, like K, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn and Pb were strongly inter-correlated, also frequently with non-metallic elements (P, S, Cl and/or Br) and EC/OC. A high OC/EC ratio (29) was generally observed. The total carbon content of PM2.5 ranged between 3 and 77% (averages: 1232%), peaking near industrial/heavy trafficked sites. Principal component analysis identified heavy oil burning, ferrous/non-ferrous industry and vehicular emissions as the main sources of metal pollution. This work compares various aerosol monitoring methods to characterize PM2.5 over six locations of different anthropogenic activities over Northern Belgium.
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	Language		Wos	000282563200009	Publication Date	2010-08-23
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0269-7491; 1873-6424	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:84237			Serial	7488
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	Author	Stranger, M.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Comparative overview of indoor air quality in Antwerp, Belgium			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Environment international	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	33	Issue	6	Pages	789-797
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000248273700010	Publication Date	2007-03-31
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0160-4120	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:64632			Serial	7687
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	Author	Dirtu, A.C.; Cernat, R.; Dragan, D.; Mocanu, R.; Van Grieken, R.; Neels, H.; Covaci, A.
	Title	Organohalogenated pollutants in human serum from Iassy, Romania and their relation with age and gender			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2006	Publication	Environment international	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	32	Issue	6	Pages	797-803
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Toxicological Centre; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000239095700012	Publication Date	2006-06-11
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0160-4120	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:58916			Serial	8347
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	Author	Deutsch, F.; Vankerkom, J.; Janssen, L.; Janssen, S.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.; Fierens, F.; Dumont, G.; Mensink, C.
	Title	Modelling concentrations of airborne primary and secondary PM₁₀ and PM_2.5 with the BelEUROS-model in Belgium			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Ecological modelling	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	217	Issue	3/4	Pages	230-239
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	The Eulerian Chemistry-Transport Model BelEUROS was used to calculate the concentrations of airborne PM10 and PM2.5 over Europe. Both primary as well as secondary particulate matter in the respirable size-range was taken into account. Especially PM2.5 aerosols are often formed in the atmosphere from gaseous precursor compounds. Comprehensive computer codes for the calculation of gas phase chemical reactions and thermodynamic equilibria between compounds in the gas-phase and the particulate phase had been implemented into the BelEUROS-model. Calculated concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 are compared to observations, including both the spatial and daily, temporal distribution of particulate matter in Belgium for certain monitoring locations and periods. The concentrations of the secondary compounds ammonium, nitrate and sulfate have also been compared to observed values. BeIEUROS was found to reproduce the observed concentrations rather well. The model was applied to assess the contribution of emissions derived from the sector agriculture in Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, to PM10- and PM2.5-concentrations. The results demonstrate the importance of ammonia emissions in the formation of secondary particulate matter. Hence, future European emission abatement policy should consider more the role of ammonia in the formation of secondary particles
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	Language		Wos	000259842900004	Publication Date	2008-07-18
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0304-3800	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:70073			Serial	8268
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	Author	Bencs, L.; Spolnik, Z.; Worobiec, A.; Samek, L.; Jutte, B.A.H.G.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Effects of IR heating on distribution and transport of gaseous air pollutants in urban and mountain churches in Poland			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2019	Publication	Journal of cultural heritage	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	36	Issue		Pages	200-209
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Art; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
	Abstract	The spatial distribution and temporal concentration variation of a set of gaseous air components (e.g., CO2, CO, H2CO, H2O) have been monitored with a multi-channel photoacoustic gas-analyzer in an urban church ( Saint Catherine's, Cracow) and a mountain church ( Saint Michaels Archangel, Szalowa) of Poland, in order to assess the likely effects of air pollution indoors under the influence of provisory electrical infrared (IR) heaters and without heating. Likewise, the ventilation characteristic and the leakage of these buildings with different constructions (i.e., plastered stone and wooden structures) with the assistance of decay curves of SF6 tracer gas was evaluated and compared. The wooden building in Szalowa, due to its more open structure, developed about one order higher ventilation rates (e.g., 0.9-1.3 h(-1)) than the stone church in Cracow (e.g., 0.1 h(-1)). The IR-heating affected only modestly the ventilation rate of the wooden church (e.g., 1.2-1.6 h(-1)), but it increased significantly that of the plastered stone church (e.g., 0.27 h(-1)). The ventilation rates were also assessed with the use of the CO2 curve decay method, and satisfactory agreement was found with those observed by the use of SF6 tracer. The spatial distribution of the studied gaseous pollutants (CO2, H2O) was found to be in some occasions nonhomogeneous in both buildings, due to the active usage of the IR-heating, especially, during a couple of consecutive liturgical services. Besides the pollution events due to ingress of gaseous air pollutants, present at enhanced levels outdoors, increased CO, CO2 and H2CO peaks were observed indoors too, which, in most cases, could be associated with incense burning. (C) 2018 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
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	Language		Wos	000460311800021	Publication Date	2018-10-06
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1296-2074	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:158579			Serial	7847
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	Author	Bernardi, A.; Becherini, F.; Verità, M.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Van Grieken, R.; et al.
	Title	Conservation of stained glass windows with protective glazing : main results from the European VIDRIO research programme			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2013	Publication	Journal of cultural heritage	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	14	Issue	6	Pages	527-536
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; Art; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	The methodology of protecting the European stained glass windows against environmental risk (e.g. meteorological factors, air pollution, microorganisms) by means of an external glazing is not new. In spite of many scientific studies carried out in the last 20 years, some questions were still up for discussion. The European VIDRIO (20022005) project gave an answer to these questions. The research carried out by the different project partners established a new multidisciplinary approach aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the protective glazing systems and their effects on stained glass windows conservation, and finally at assessing the most appropriate strategy to preserve stained glass windows. Scientific results showed that the so-called isothermal glazing (i.e. ventilation by the air coming from the inside of the building) protected efficiently the ancient stained glass window from environmental attack (i.e. rain, pollutants, condensation, thermal shocks) with very limited secondary effects. The scientific research highlighted that its efficiency was strongly related to the technical design of the protective system. In particular, the ventilation and the size of the interspace had to be carefully considered. The research developed within the VIDRIO project was turned into general recommendations to the owners and practitioners on the best practice for the stained glass windows future conservation.
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	Language		Wos	000326937800009	Publication Date	2013-01-03
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	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1296-2074	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:111817			Serial	7726
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	Author	Worobiec, A.; Samek, J.; Krata, A.; van Meel, K.; Krupińska, B.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Karaszkiewicz, P.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Transport and deposition of airborne pollutants in exhibition areas located in historical buildings: study in Wawel Castle Museum in Cracow, Poland			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2010	Publication	Journal of cultural heritage	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	11	Issue	3	Pages	354-359
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
	Abstract	Historical buildings and castles that have been turned nowadays into museums, as an exhibition area for precious cultural heritage (CH) items, need more attention since they are CH objects by themselves. Moreover, the preservation techniques require often, significant interventions; however such changes are not always possible or are very limited. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of outdoor air pollution on the composition of particulate matter and gases inside the museum of Wawel Castle in Cracow, Poland. During this study a combination of micro and trace analysis techniques were applied, including energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). An intensive transport of air pollutants coupled with accumulation of the particles inside the museum was noticed (considerably higher in winter than summer). A high content of carbon and organic matter agglomerated with inorganic particles was determined. Those particles are of special concern because of their adhesive properties and reactivity. It was also noted that the conditions inside the museum favour the reaction of the particles with gaseous pollutants. It was especially the case for nitrate particles.
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	Language		Wos	000279867800017	Publication Date	2010-03-25
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1296-2074	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:83277			Serial	8698
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	Author	Bencs, L.; Spolnik, Z.; Limpens-Neilen, D.; Schellen, H.L.; Jütte, B.A.H.G.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Comparison of hot-air and low-radiant pew heating systems on the distribution and transport of gaseous air pollutants in the mountain church of Rocca Pietore from artwork conservation points of view			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Journal of cultural heritage	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	8	Issue	3	Pages	264-271
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000249964200006	Publication Date	2007-09-08
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1296-2074	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:65039			Serial	7693
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	Author	Samek, L.; de Maeyer-Worobiec, A.; Spolnik, Z.; Bencs, L.; Kontozova, V.; Bratasz, Ł.; Kozłowski, R.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	The impact of electric overhead radiant heating on the indoor environment of historic churches			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Journal of cultural heritage	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	8	Issue	4	Pages	361-369
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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	Corporate Author				Thesis
	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000252255500004	Publication Date	2007-12-06
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1296-2074	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:65900			Serial	8063
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	Author	Spolnik, Z.; Worobiec, A.; Samek, L.; Bencs, L.; Belikov, K.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Influence of different types of heating systems on particulate air pollutant deposition: the case of churches situated in a cold climate			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2007	Publication	Journal of cultural heritage	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	8	Issue	1	Pages	7-12
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000245779500002	Publication Date	2007-04-18
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	1296-2074	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:63401			Serial	8090
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	Author	Čevik, U.; Damla, N.; Van Grieken, R.; Vefa Akpinar, M.
	Title	Chemical composition of building materials used in Turkey			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2011	Publication	Construction and building materials	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	25	Issue	4	Pages	1546-1552
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	The main goal of this work was to determine the chemical composition of building materials used in Turkey by utilizing energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry. Gas concrete, cement, sand, bricks, roofing tiles, marble, lime and gypsum materials were selected as building materials for this research. The chemical contents and their trace concentrations of the selected samples were determined. The most abundant oxides measured were generally SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, Fe2O3, K2O and SO3 for all samples. While the main chemical component of gas concrete, cement, sand and marble samples were SiO2 and CaO, brick and roofing tile mainly consisted of SiO2 and Al2O3. CaO and SO3 were major component of lime and gypsum samples, respectively. For U and Th concentrations in the samples, activities of 226Ra and 232Th were measured by utilizing gamma spectrometry. ANOVA and Pearson correlation analyses were performed on the studied data for statistical analysis.
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	Language		Wos	000287379300007	Publication Date	2010-09-22
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0950-0618	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:86448			Serial	7653
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	Author	Dirtu, A.C.; Ravindra, K.; Roosens, L.; Van Grieken, R.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A.
	Title	Fast analysis of decabrominated diphenyl ether using low-pressure gas chromatography.electron-capture negative ionization mass spectrometry			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2008	Publication	Journal of chromatography : A	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	1186	Issue		Pages	295-301
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000254884700024	Publication Date	2007-07-23
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0021-9673	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:67546			Serial	7957
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	Author	Ravindra, K.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Low-pressure gas chromatography-ion trap mass spectrometry for the fast determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air samples			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2006	Publication	Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	1114	Issue	2	Pages	278-281
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000237542500016	Publication Date	2006-04-05
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN		ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:57705			Serial	8188
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	Author	Godoi, A.F.L.; Van Vaeck, L.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Use of solid-phase microextraction for the detection of acetic acid by ion-trap gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and application to indoor levels in museums			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2005	Publication	Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	1067	Issue		Pages	331-336
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000227925800032	Publication Date	2005-01-26
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN		ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:51590			Serial	8723
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	Author	Godoi, A.F.L.; Ravindra, K.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Andrade, S.J.; Santiago-Silva, M.; Van Vaeck, L.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Fast chromatographic determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aerosol samples from sugar cane burning			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2004	Publication	Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	1027	Issue		Pages	49-53
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Corporate Author				Thesis
	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000188498900008	Publication Date	2003-11-15
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN		ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:43528			Serial	7959
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	Author	Godoi, A.F.L.; Vilegas, W.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Van Vaeck, L.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Application of low-pressure gas chromatography-io-trap mass spectrometry to the analysis of the eseential oil of Turnera diffusa (Ward.) Urb			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2004	Publication	Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section	Abbreviated Journal
	Volume	1027	Issue		Pages	127-130
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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	Publisher		Place of Publication		Editor
	Language		Wos	000188498900018	Publication Date	2003-10-14
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN		ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor		Times cited		Open Access
	Notes				Approved	no
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:43529			Serial	7480
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	Author	Akbulut, S.; Cevik, U.; Van, A.A.; De Wael, K.; Van Grieken, R.
	Title	Precision and accuracy of ST-EDXRF performance for As determination comparing with ICP-MS and evaluation of As deviation in the soil media			Type	A1 Journal article
	Year	2014	Publication	Chemosphere	Abbreviated Journal	Chemosphere
	Volume	96	Issue		Pages	16-22
	Keywords	A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
	Abstract	The present study was conducted to (i) determine the precision and accuracy of arsenic measurement in soil samples using ST-EDXRF by comparison with the results of ICP-MS analyses and (ii) identify the relationship of As concentration with soil characteristics. For the analysis of samples, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF) were performed. According to the results found in the soil samples, the addition of HCl to HNO3, used for the digestion gave significant variations in the recovery of As. However, spectral interferences between peaks for As and Pb can affect detection limits and accuracy for XRF analysis. When comparing the XRF and ICP-MS results a correlation was observed with R2 = 0.8414. This means that using a ST-EDXRF spectrometer, it is possible to achieve accurate and precise analysis by the calibration of certified reference materials and choosing an appropriate secondary target. On the other hand, with regard to soil characteristics analyses, the study highlighted that As is mostly anthropogenically enriched in the studied area.
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	Language		Wos	000328182200002	Publication Date	2013-08-14
	Series Editor		Series Title		Abbreviated Series Title
	Series Volume		Series Issue		Edition
	ISSN	0045-6535; 1879-1298	ISBN		Additional Links	UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
	Impact Factor	4.208	Times cited	5	Open Access
	Notes	; ;			Approved	Most recent IF: 4.208; 2014 IF: 3.340
	Call Number	UA @ admin @ c:irua:109437			Serial	5782
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