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Author Ramezanipour, F.; Greedan, J.E.; Siewenie, J.; Donaberger, R.L.; Turner, S.; Botton, G.A. pdf  doi
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  Title A vacancy-disordered, oxygen-deficient perovskite with long-range magnetic ordering : local and average structures and magnetic properties of Sr2Fe1.5Cr0.5O5 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Inorganic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Inorg Chem  
  Volume 51 Issue 4 Pages 2638-2644  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract The local and average crystal structures and magnetic properties of the oxygen-deficient perovskite Sr2Fe1.5Cr0.5O5+y were studied using powder X-ray and neutron diffraction, neutron-pair distribution function analysis, and electron energy-loss spectroscopy. This material crystallizes in the cubic Pm3̅m space group, with a = 3.94491(14) Å. The oxygen vacancies are distributed randomly throughout the perovskite-type structure, and the average coordination number of the Fe(Cr) sites is 5. Refinement of the neutron diffraction data indicates y 0.05. This is in discordance with an earlier report on a material with the same nominal composition and cell constant. Electron energy-loss Cr L2,3-edge spectroscopy shows that Cr3+ is present, which is also contrary to previous speculation. Neutron-pair distribution function studies show that a brownmillerite-like model involving ordered vacancies and alternating octahedral and tetrahedral coordination at the metal sites, gives a better description of the local structure out to 5 Å. A remarkable phenomenon determined by neutron diffraction in Sr2Fe1.5Cr0.5O5 is the occurrence of a long-range G-type antiferromagnetic ordering with Tc ≈ 565 K because cubic oxygen-deficient perovskites with B-site disorder usually do not undergo transitions to magnetically ordered states. The observation of long-range antiferromagnetic order and the Tc value are in accordance with previous Mössbauer spectroscopic studies.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Easton, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000300466300079 Publication Date 2012-01-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0020-1669;1520-510X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.857 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 4.857; 2012 IF: 4.593  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95039 Serial 3828  
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Author Retuerto, M.; Calle-Vallejo, F.; Pascual, L.; Lumbeeck, G.; Fernandez-Diaz, M.T.; Croft, M.; Gopalakrishnan, J.; Pena, M.A.; Hadermann, J.; Greenblatt, M.; Rojas, S. pdf  doi
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  Title La1.5Sr0.5NiMn0.5Ru0.5O6 double perovskite with enhanced ORR/OER bifunctional catalytic activity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication ACS applied materials and interfaces Abbreviated Journal Acs Appl Mater Inter  
  Volume 11 Issue 24 Pages 21454-21464  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Perovskites (ABO(3)) with transition metals in active B sites are considered alternative catalysts for the water oxidation to oxygen through the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and for the oxygen reduction through the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) back to water. We have synthesized a double perovskite (A(2)BB'O-6) with different cations in A, B, and B' sites, namely, ((La15Sr0.5)-Sr-.)(A)(Ni0.5Mn0.5)(B)(Ni0.5Ru0.5)(B)O-6 (LSNMR), which displays an outstanding OER/ORR bifunctional performance. The composition and structure of the oxide has been determined by powder X-ray diffraction, powder neutron diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy to be monoclinic with the space group P2(1)/n and with cationic ordering between the ions in the B and B' sites. X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy suggests that LSNMR presents a configuration of similar to Ni2+, similar to Mn4+, and similar to Ru5+. This bifunctional catalyst is endowed with high ORR and OER activities in alkaline media, with a remarkable bifunctional index value of similar to 0.83 V (the difference between the potentials measured at -1 mA cm(-2) for the ORR and +10 mA cm(-2) for the OER). The ORR onset potential (E-onset) of 0.94 V is among the best reported to date in alkaline media for ORR-active perovskites. The ORR mass activity of LSNMR is 1.1 A g(-1) at 0.9 V and 7.3 A g(-1) at 0.8 V. Furthermore, LSNMR is stable in a wide potential window down to 0.05 V. The OER potential to achieve a current density of 10 mA cm(-2) is 1.66 V. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate that the high ORR/OER activity of LSNMR is related to the presence of active Mn sites for the ORR- and Ru-active sites for the OER by virtue of the high symmetry of the respective reaction steps on those sites. In addition, the material is stable to ORR cycling and also considerably stable to OER cycling.  
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  Language Wos 000472683300019 Publication Date 2019-05-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 1944-8244 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 7.504 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the ENE2016-77055-C3-3-R project from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO) and PIE 201480E122 from CSIC. M.R. thanks MINECO's Juan de la Cierva program for a grant (FPDI-2013-17582). F.C.-V. thanks the Spanish MEC for a Ramon y Cajal research contract (RYC-2015-18996). M.G. acknowledges the support from NSF-DMR-1507252 grant, NJ, USA. ; Approved Most recent IF: 7.504  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:161320 Serial 5400  
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Author Kundys, D.; Van Duppen, B.; Marshall, O.P.; Rodriguez, F.; Torre, I.; Tomadin, A.; Polini, M.; Grigorenko, A.N. pdf  doi
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  Title Nonlinear light mixing by graphene plasmons Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Nano letters Abbreviated Journal Nano Lett  
  Volume 18 Issue 1 Pages 282-287  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract <script type='text/javascript'>document.write(unpmarked('Graphene is known to possess strong optical nonlinearity which turned out to be suitable for creation of efficient saturable absorbers in mode locked fiber lasers. Nonlinear response of graphene can be further enhanced by the presence of graphene plasmons. Here, we report a novel nonlinear effect observed in nanostructured graphene which comes about due to excitation of graphene plasmons. We experimentally detect and theoretically explain enhanced mixing of near-infrared and mid-infrared light in arrays of graphene nanoribbons. Strong compression of light by graphene plasmons implies that the described effect of light mixing is nonlocal in nature and orders of magnitude larger than the conventional local graphene nonlinearity. Both second and third order nonlinear effects were observed in our experiments with the recalculated third-order nonlinearity coefficient reaching values of 4.5 x 10(-6) esu. The suggested effect could be used in variety of applications including nonlinear light modulators, light multiplexers, light logic, and sensing devices.'));  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Washington Editor  
  Language Wos 000420000000039 Publication Date 2017-12-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1530-6984 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 12.712 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; This work was supported by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement 696656 “GrapheneCorel”, Bluestone Global Technology, and Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. B.V.D. is supported by a postdoctoral fellowship granted by FWO-Vl and wishes to thank Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa, Italy) for their hospitality during the final stages of preparation of this work. ; Approved Most recent IF: 12.712  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:148457UA @ admin @ c:irua:148457 Serial 4887  
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Author Gregory, C.L.; Nullens, H.A.; Gijbels, R.H.; van Espen, P.J.; Geuens, I.; de Keyzer, R. doi  openurl
  Title Automated particle analysis of populations of silver halide microcrystals by electron probe microanalysis under cryogenic conditions Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1998 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Chem  
  Volume 70 Issue Pages 2551-2559  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Washington, D.C. Editor  
  Language Wos 000074584700047 Publication Date 2002-07-26  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0003-2700;1520-6882; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.32 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.32; 1998 IF: 4.580  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:21308 Serial 210  
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Author Fleurov, V.; Ivanov, V.A.; Peeters, F.M.; Vagner, I.D. pdf  doi
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  Title Spin-engineered quantum dots Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2002 Publication Physica. E: Low-dimensional systems and nanostructures Abbreviated Journal Physica E  
  Volume 14 Issue 4 Pages 361-365  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract Spatially nonhomogeneously spin polarized nuclei are proposed as a new mechanism to monitor electron states in a nanostructure, or as a means to create and, if necessary, reshape such nanostructures in the course of the experiment. We found that a polarization of nuclear spins may lift the spin polarization of the electron states in a nanostructure and, if sufficiently strong, leads to a polarization of the electron spins. Polarized nuclear spins may form an energy landscape capable of binding electrons with energy up to several meV and the localization radius > 100 Angstrom. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher North-Holland Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000177511900003 Publication Date 2002-10-15  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1386-9477; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.221 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.221; 2002 IF: 1.107  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104150 Serial 3088  
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Author Abakumov, A.M.; Rozova, M.G.; Alekseeva, A.M.; Kovba, M.L.; Antipov, E.V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G. doi  openurl
  Title Synthesis and structure of Sr2MnGaO5+\delta brownmillerites with variable oxygen content Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Solid state sciences Abbreviated Journal Solid State Sci  
  Volume 5 Issue 6 Pages 871-882  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000184765000005 Publication Date 2003-06-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1293-2558; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.811 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.811; 2003 IF: 1.327  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54698 Serial 3445  
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Author Morozov, V.A.; Pokholok, K.V.; Lazoryak, B.I.; Malakho, A.P.; Lachgar, A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G. doi  openurl
  Title A new iron oxophosphate SrFe3(PO4)3O with chain-like structure Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem  
  Volume 170 Issue 2 Pages 411-417  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000181875200026 Publication Date 2003-02-04  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2003 IF: 1.413  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54715 Serial 2319  
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Author Bernaerts, D.; Amelinckx, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; van Landuyt, J. doi  openurl
  Title Electron microscopy of carbon nanotubes and related structures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1997 Publication The journal of physics and chemistry of solids Abbreviated Journal J Phys Chem Solids  
  Volume 58 Issue 11 Pages 1807-1813  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000071510100029 Publication Date 2003-04-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-3697; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.059 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.059; 1997 IF: 1.083  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:21425 Serial 959  
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Author Lei, C.H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Siegert, M.; Schubert, J.; Buchal, C. pdf  doi
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  Title Structural investigation of the epitaxial yittria-stabilized zirconia films deposited on (001) silicon by laser ablation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2001 Publication Journal of crystal growth Abbreviated Journal J Cryst Growth  
  Volume 222 Issue 3 Pages 558-564  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Yittria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) films doped with 3 and 9 vol%. Y(2)O(3), respectively, are epitaxially deposited on (0 0 1) silicon substrates by means of pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction are mainly combined to study the film microstructure. It is: found that the film structure strongly depends on the amount of Y(2)O(3) dopant. 99/0 Y(2)O(3)-doped films display a near cubic structure; 45 degrees 1/2(1 1 0) dislocations are the main defects in the film and thermal cracks are formed during cooling. The 3% Y(2)O(3)-doped films are dominated by {1 1 0} twin-related tetragonal domains in which monoclinic phase is found. The films are free of thermal cracks even for films thicker than 2 mum. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000166701500020 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-0248; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.751 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.751; 2001 IF: 1.283  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104211 Serial 3240  
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Author Vandecasteele, C.; van Grieken, R.; Gijbels, R.; Speecke, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Systematic errors in 14-MeV neutron activation analysis for oxygen : part 2 : a general standardization method for the determination of oxygen Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1973 Publication Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal Anal Chim Acta  
  Volume 65 Issue 1 Pages 1-17  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A general standardization method is described for the determination of oxygen in solid samples via the 16O(n,p)16N reaction. Two systems of flux monitoring are considered: the sample versus standard comparator method and BF3 monitoring. The average flux in sample and standard, fast neutron shielding, fast neutron scattering, absorption of fast neutrons, absorption of 16N γ-rays and counting efficiency of sample and standard are considered. The influence of the target diameter on the obtained correction factors has also been studied. Total achievable accuracy is believed to be about 1%.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos A1973Q019300001 Publication Date 2002-07-25  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0003-2670; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.513 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:116364 Serial 3465  
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Author Mueller, G.; Stahnke, F.; Bleiner, D. pdf  doi
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  Title Fast steel-cleanness characterization by means of laser-assisted plasma spectrometric methods Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Talanta : the international journal of pure and applied analytical chemistry T2 – 34th Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale, SEP 04-09, 2005, Univ Antwerp, Antwerp, BELGIUM Abbreviated Journal Talanta  
  Volume Issue Pages  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract Laser-assisted plasma spectrometry is a palette of analytical techniques (L-OES, LA-ICP-MS) capable of fast spatially-resolved elemental analysis in the micrometer range. For fast estimation of the occurrence in steel samples of non-metallic inclusions, which degrade the material's technical properties, simultaneous OES detection and sequential ICP-MS detection were compared. Histograms were obtained for the intensity distribution of the acquired signals (laser pulse statistics). The skewness coefficient of the histograms for Al (indicator of non-metallic inclusions) was found to be clearly dependent on the fraction of non-metallic inclusions in the case of scanning L-OES. For LA-ICP-MS less clear dependence was observed, which was influenced by the acquisition characteristics. In fact, less measurement throughput limited for LA-ICP-MS the counting statistics to an extent that overrides the benefit of higher detection power as compared to L-OES. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Pergamon Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000242871900015 Publication Date 2006-07-06  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0039-9140; 1873-3573 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.162 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.162; 2006 IF: 2.810  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103122 Serial 4518  
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Author Guda, A.A.; Smolentsev, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Kaidashev, E.M.; Zubavichus, Y.; Kravtsova, A.N.; Polozhentsev, O.E.; Soldatov, A.V. pdf  doi
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  Title X-ray and electron spectroscopy investigation of the coreshell nanowires of ZnO:Mn Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal Solid State Commun  
  Volume 151 Issue 19 Pages 1314-1317  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract ZnO/ZnO:Mn coreshell nanowires were studied by means of X-ray absorption spectroscopy of the Mn K- and L2,3-edges and electron energy loss spectroscopy of the O K-edge. The combination of conventional X-ray and nanofocused electron spectroscopies together with advanced theoretical analysis turned out to be fruitful for the clear identification of the Mn phase in the volume of the coreshell structures. Theoretical simulations of spectra, performed using the full-potential linear augmented plane wave approach, confirm that the shell of the nanowires, grown by the pulsed laser deposition method, is a real dilute magnetic semiconductor with Mn2+ atoms at the Zn sites, while the core is pure ZnO.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000295492200003 Publication Date 2011-06-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0038-1098; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.554 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes We acknowledge the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin – Electron storage ring BESSY-II for provision of synchrotron radiation at the Russian-German beamline and financial support. This research was supported by the Russian Ministry to education and science (RPN 2.1.1. 5932 grant and RPN 2.1.1.6758 grant). N.S. and A.G. would like to thank the Russian Ministry of Education for providing the fellowships of President of Russian Federation to study abroad. We would like to thank the UGINFO computer center of Southern federal university for providing the computer time. Approved Most recent IF: 1.554; 2011 IF: 1.649  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92831 Serial 3925  
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Author Gaouyat, L.; He, Z.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lambin, P.; Mirabella, F.; Schryvers, D.; Deparis, O. pdf  doi
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  Title Revealing the innermost nanostructure of sputtered NiCrOx solar absorber cermets Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Solar energy materials and solar cells Abbreviated Journal Sol Energ Mat Sol C  
  Volume 122 Issue Pages 303-308  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Conversion of solar energy into thermal energy helps reducing consumption of non-renewable energies. Cermets (ceramicmetal composites) are versatile materials suitable, amongst other applications, for solar selective absorbers. Although the presence of metallic Ni particles in the dielectric matrix is a prerequisite for efficient solar selective absorption in NiCrOx cermets, no clear evidence of such particles is reported so far. By combining comprehensive chemical and structural analyses, we reveal the presumed nanostructure which is at the origin of the remarkable optical properties of this cermet material. Using sputtered NiCrOx layers in a solar absorber multilayer stack on aluminium substrate allows us to achieve solar absorptance as high as α=96.1% while keeping thermal emissivity as low as ε=2.2%, both values being comparable to best values recorded so far. With the nanostructure of sputtered NiCrOx cermets eventually revealed, further optimization of solar absorbers can be anticipated and technological exploitation of cermet materials in other applications can be foreseen.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000331494200040 Publication Date 2013-11-12  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0927-0248; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.784 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.784; 2014 IF: 5.337  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113086 Serial 2902  
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Author Lindner, H.; Loper, K.H.; Hahn, D.W.; Niemax, K. doi  openurl
  Title The influence of laser-particle interaction in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and laser ablation inductively coupled plasma spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal Spectrochim Acta B  
  Volume 66 Issue 2 Pages 179-185  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)  
  Abstract Particles produced by previous laser shots may have significant influence on the analytical signal in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and laser ablation inductively coupled plasma (LA-ICP) spectrometry if they remain close to the position of laser sampling. The effects of these particles on the laser-induced breakdown event are demonstrated in several ways. LIBS-experiments were conducted in an ablation cell at atmospheric conditions in argon or air applying a dual-pulse arrangement with orthogonal pre-pulse, i.e., plasma breakdown in a gas generated by a focussed laser beam parallel and close to the sample surface followed by a delayed crossing laser pulse in orthogonal direction which actually ablates material from the sample and produces the LIBS plasma. The optical emission of the LIBS plasma as well as the absorption of the pre-pulse laser was measured. In the presence of particles in the focus of the pre-pulse laser, the plasma breakdown is affected and more energy of the pre-pulse laser is absorbed than without particles. As a result, the analyte line emission from the LIBS plasma of the second laser is enhanced. It is assumed that the enhancement is not only due to an increase of mass ablated by the second laser but also to better atomization and excitation conditions favored by a reduced gas density in the pre-pulse plasma. Higher laser pulse frequencies increase the probability of particle-laser interaction and, therefore, reduce the shot-to-shot line intensity variation as compared to lower particle loadings in the cell. Additional experiments using an aerosol chamber were performed to further quantify the laser absorption by the plasma in dependence on time both with and without the presence of particles. The overall implication of laser-particle interactions for LIBS and LA-ICP-MS/OES are discussed.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000289328900012 Publication Date 2011-01-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0584-8547; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.241 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.241; 2011 IF: 2.876  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89008 Serial 1627  
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Author De Schepper, E.; Van Passel, S.; Manca, J.; Thewys, T. doi  openurl
  Title Combining photovoltaics and sound barriers : a feasibility study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Renewable Energy Abbreviated Journal Renew Energ  
  Volume 46 Issue Pages 297-303  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract In the light of global warming, renewables such as solar photovoltaics (PV) are important to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. An important issue regarding implementation of solar panels on large scale, is the limited available area. Therefore, it can be interesting to combine PV with alternative applications, as a ways of not requiring “additional” space. One example is a photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB), where a noise barrier located along a highway or railway is used as substructure for PV modules. Even though a PVNB is not a novel concept, the absence of economic assessments in literature can be a barrier to their wider implementation. In this paper, a feasibility study of a PVNB in Belgium is conducted, using a cost benefit analysis including a Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis. Besides purely economic aspects, also ecological benefits are monetized. The sensitivity analysis indicates that the ecological benefit of noise reduction, which is valuated using a noise sensitivity depreciation index applied to real estate prices, is of major importance in determining the net present value of the case study. On the contrary, the impact of reducing CO2 emissions seems to be negligible when expressed in monetary terms. The results suggest that the PVNB as a whole and also its separate components -.e. the PV array and the noise barrier can be profitable projects, when ecological benefits are included. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000305169400036 Publication Date 2012-04-06  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0960-1481 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.357 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.357; 2012 IF: 2.989  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:127555 Serial 6170  
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Author Krsmanovic, R.; Bals, S.; Bertoni, G.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Structural characterization of Er-doped Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2 glass ceramics Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Optical materials Abbreviated Journal Opt Mater  
  Volume 30 Issue 7 Pages 1183-1188  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Particularly favourable properties of glass ceramics are developed on the basis of two key advantages of these materials: the variation of chemical composition and of microstructure. Therefore, detailed structural and chemical information are necessary to get insight in novel glass ceramic materials. We present here two examples of Er-doped Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2, with different quantities of ZrO2, both obtained with sol-gel synthesis. Different transmission electron microscopy techniques: conventional TEM, HRTEM, and EELS are used and the results are compared with those previously obtained with XRD and Rietveld analysis. We also demonstrate the 3D reconstruction, obtained from HAADF-STEM imaging, to determine the morphology of nanosize precipitates in these composites. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000254419100035 Publication Date 2007-07-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0925-3467; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.238 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Iap-V1; Esteem Approved Most recent IF: 2.238; 2008 IF: 1.714  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:70004 Serial 3219  
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Author Bertoni, G.; Calmels, L. pdf  doi
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  Title First-principles calculation of the electronic structure and energy loss near edge spectra of chiral carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Micron Abbreviated Journal Micron  
  Volume 37 Issue 5 Pages 486-491  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000238806400018 Publication Date 2005-11-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0968-4328; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.98 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: 1.98; 2006 IF: 1.200  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:59604 Serial 1200  
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Author Lizin, S.; Van Passel, S.; Schreurs, E. doi  openurl
  Title Farmers' perceived cost of land use restrictions : a simulated purchasing decision using discrete choice experiments Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Land Use Policy Abbreviated Journal Land Use Policy  
  Volume 46 Issue Pages 115-124  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This paper reports on the findings from discrete choice experiments designed to estimate farmers perceived costs of land use restrictions, i.e. crop restrictions, additional fertilizing restrictions, and usage restrictions, as opposed to having no such restrictions. To this end, hypothetical land purchasing decisions were simulated based on the information about productivity, lot size, distance to other land, driving time to home, land use restrictions, and price. Farmers from the Campine area (Belgium) were invited to participate in the survey as the agricultural land in this region still faces the effects of historical heavy metal contamination resulting in crop restrictions. For identical pieces of land, we estimate the perceived cost, calculated as a change in the consumer surplus due to having a land use restriction, to be about 46,000 /ha for the crop restriction, 50,000 /ha for the usage restriction, and 70,000 /ha for the fertilizing restrictions. Assuming this cost to represent a perpetuity, then with a discount rate of 5% the yearly fixed costs respectively equal about 2300 /ha, 2500 /ha, and 3500 /ha.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000356110500010 Publication Date 2015-03-03  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0264-8377 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.089 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors would like to thank Boerenbond for their help as well as the farmers for their time in responding to the questionnaire. Additionally, Sebastien Lizin thanks the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for funding his postdoctoral fellowship, allowing him to revise the manuscript. The authors would also like to thank the anonymous reviewers for helping us to improve the quality of our work. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.089; 2015 IF: 2.631  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129877 Serial 6203  
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Author d' Hondt, H.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kalyuzhnaya, A.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G. pdf  doi
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  Title Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 anion-deficient layered perovskite Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem  
  Volume 182 Issue 2 Pages 356-363  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A new layered perovskite Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 has been synthesized by solid state reaction in a sealed evacuated silica tube. The crystal structure has been determined using electron diffraction, high-resolution electron microscopy, and high-angle annular dark field imaging and refined from X-ray powder diffraction data (space group P4/mmm, a=3.89023(5) Å, c=7.8034(1) Å, RI=0.023, RP=0.015). The structure is characterized by an alternation of MnO2 and (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers. Oxygen atoms and vacancies, as well as the Al and Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers are disordered. The local atomic arrangement in these layers is suggested to consist of short fragments of brownmillerite-type tetrahedral chains of corner-sharing AlO4 tetrahedra interrupted by MnO6 octahedra, at which the chain fragments rotate over 90°. This results in an averaged tetragonal symmetry. This is confirmed by the valence state of Mn measured by EELS. The relationship between the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 tetragonal perovskite and the parent Sr2Al1.07Mn0.93O5 brownmillerite is discussed. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate spin glass behavior of Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2. The lack of long-range magnetic ordering contrasts with Mn-containing brownmillerites and is likely caused by the frustration of interlayer interactions due to presence of the Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000263124700022 Publication Date 2008-11-14  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Iap Vi Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72943 Serial 3450  
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Author Fleurov, V.; Kikoin, K.; Ivanov, V.A.; Krstajic, P.M.; Peeters, F.M. doi  openurl
  Title Mechanisms of double magnetic exchange in dilute magnetic semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials T2 – International Conference on Magnetism (ICM 2003), JUL 27-AUG 01, 2003, Rome, ITALY Abbreviated Journal J Magn Magn Mater  
  Volume 272 Issue Part 3 Pages 1967-1968  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)  
  Abstract A microscopic Hamiltonian for interacting manganese impurities in dilute magnetic semiconductors (DMS) is derived. It is shown that in p-type III-V DMS, the indirect exchange between Mn impurities has similarities with the Zener mechanism in transition metal oxides. Here the mobile and localized holes near the top of the valence band play the role of unoccupied p-orbitals which induce ferromagnetism. T-C estimated from the proposed kinematic exchange agrees with experiments on (Ga,Mn)As. The model is also applicable to the p-doped (Ga,Mn)P system. The magnetic ordering in n-type (Ga,Mn)N is due to exchange between the electrons localized on the levels lying deep in the forbidden energy gap. This mechanism is even closer to the original Zener mechanism. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000222236800142 Publication Date 2004-01-20  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0304-8853; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.63 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.63; 2004 IF: 1.031  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103233 Serial 1981  
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Author Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Aashuri, H. pdf  doi
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  Title Semisolid structure for M2 high speed steel prepared by cooling slope Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Journal of materials processing technology Abbreviated Journal J Mater Process Tech  
  Volume 210 Issue 12 Pages 1632-1635  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Effects of cooling slope angle and the temperature of molten metal on the globular structure of M2 high speed steel after holding at the semisolid state have been investigated. The globular structure was achieved by pouring the molten metal at 1595 °C on the ceramic cooling slope with the length of 200 mm and the angle of 25°. The globular structure of M2 high speed steel in the form of rolledannealed and as cast condition after holding at semisolid state has been achieved. The size of globular grains of cooling slope sample was smaller than that of the rolledannealed and as cast samples. Solid particles of rolledannealed sample after holding at semisolid state had better roundness compared with cooling slope sample. Dissolution of carbides in the austenite phase at grain boundaries leads to formation of globular particles in the semisolid state. MC-type and M6C-type eutectic carbides reprecipitate during cooling cycle along grain boundaries.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000280498200011 Publication Date 2010-06-02  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0924-0136; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.147 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.147; 2010 IF: 1.570  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122042 Serial 2983  
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Author Herregods, S.J.F.; Mertens, M.; Van Havenbergh, K.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Cool, P.; Buekenhoudt, A.; Meynen, V. pdf  doi
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  Title Controlling pore size and uniformity of mesoporous titania by early stage low temperature stabilization Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Journal of colloid and interface science Abbreviated Journal J Colloid Interf Sci  
  Volume 391 Issue Pages 36-44  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)  
  Abstract The control of the formation process during and after self-assembly is of utmost importance to achieve well structured, controlled template-assisted mesoporous titania materials with the desired properties for various applications via the evaporation induced self-assembly method (EISA). The present paper reports on the large influence of the thermal stabilization and successive template removal on the pore structure of a mesostructured TiO2 material using the diblock copolymer Brij 58 as surfactant. A controlled thermal stabilization (temperature and duration) allows one to tailor the final pore size and uniformity much more precise by influencing the self-assembly of the template. Moreover, also the successive thermal template removal needs to be controlled in order to avoid a structural collapse. N2-sorption, TGA, TEM, FT-Raman spectroscopy, and small angle wide angle XRD have been used to follow the crystal growth and mesostructure organization after thermal stabilization and after thermal template removal, revealing its effect on the final pore structure.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000312039000006 Publication Date 2012-10-12  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0021-9797; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.233 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.233; 2013 IF: 3.552  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:101757 Serial 506  
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Author Hellemans, K.; Vincke, A.; Cagno, S.; Herremans, D.; De Clercq, W.; Janssens, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Composition and state of alteration of 18th-century glass finds found at the Cistercian nunnery of Clairefontaine, Belgium Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of archaeological science Abbreviated Journal J Archaeol Sci  
  Volume 47 Issue Pages 121-133  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Philosophy; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A hundred 18th-century glass fragments were recovered at the Clairefontaine monastery in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. They were analysed by a combination of SEM-EDX and LA-ICP-MS in order to determine their major composition as well as their trace element signature. Multivariate statistical methods such as hierarchical clustering and principal component analysis were used to divide the glass fragments into four main groups: potassium-rich glass, sodium-rich glass, potassium/lime-rich glass and high-lime-low-alkali glass. Within every group, not only a similarity in composition is observed, but also in colour, morphology and deterioration patterns. Potash glass fragments are the most abundant and show extensive deterioration; two classes of potash glass were identified: one similar to certain Central European glass compositions, while the other one, characterised by large variations in potash: lime ratio, may be attributed to local (regional) glass production. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000339037300012 Publication Date 2014-04-24  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0305-4403 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.602 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; Archaeological fieldwork at Clairefontaine was directed by Prof. Dr. J. De Meulemeester (dagger) and financed by the Walloon Government. Post-excavation research is carried out within the framework of the PhD-project (FNR Luxembourg BFR06-80): “The material culture of Clairefontaine abbey”. This investigation was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme (Belgian Science Policy – IUAP VI/16) and by the HERCULES foundation. This work was partly supported by the Research Council of Norway through its Centres of Excellence funding scheme, project number 223268/F50. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.602; 2014 IF: 2.196  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:118711 Serial 5536  
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Author Zakharova, E.Y.; Kazakov, S.M.; Isaeva, A.A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kuznetsov, A.N. doi  openurl
  Title Pd5InSe and Pd8In2Se : new metal-rich homological selenides with 2D palladium-indium fragments : synthesis, structure and bonding Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Journal of alloys and compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd  
  Volume 589 Issue Pages 48-55  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract Two new metal-rich palladium-indium selenides, Pd5InSe and Pd8In2Se, were synthesized using a high-temperature ampoule technique. Their crystal structures were determined from Rietveld analysis of powder diffraction data, supported by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and selected area electron diffraction. Both compounds crystallize in tetragonal system with P4/mmm space group (Pd5InSe: a = 4.0290(3) angstrom, c = 6.9858(5) angstrom, Z = 1; Pd8In2Se: a = 4.0045(4) angstrom, c = 10.952(1) angstrom, Z = 1). The first compound belongs to the Pd5TlAs structure type, while the second one – to a new structure type. Main structural units in both selenides are indium-centered [Pd12In] cuboctahedra of the tetragonally distorted Cu3Au type, single-and double-stacked along the c axis in Pd5InSe and Pd8In2Se, respectively, alternating with [Pd8Se] rectangular prisms. DFT electronic structure calculations predict both compounds to be 3D metallic conductors and Pauli-like paramagnets. According to the bonding analysis based on the electron localization function topology, both compounds feature multi-centered palladium-indium interactions in their heterometallic fragments. (C) 2013 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000330181400008 Publication Date 2013-12-01  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0925-8388; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.133; 2014 IF: 2.999  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:114840 Serial 3552  
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Author Hauchecorne, B.; Tytgat, T.; Terrens, D.; Vanpachtenbeke, F.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Validation of a newly developed FTIR in situ reactor: real time study of photocatalytic degradation of nitric oxide Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Infrared physics and technology Abbreviated Journal Infrared Phys Techn  
  Volume 53 Issue 6 Pages 469-473  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract For many years, photocatalysis has been proposed as one of the promising techniques to abate environmental pollutants. To improve these reactions it is vital to know the reaction mechanisms of the photocatalytic degradation. This new reactor will make it possible to study the catalytic surface at the moment the reactions occur. By the means of UV LED illumination there is no need of an external UV lamp and thus lowers the cost. The validation of this newly developed reactor is done by investigating the photocatalytic reaction mechanism of nitric oxide (NO) and comparing these findings with those already discussed in literature. From these results, it became clear that the newly developed FTIR in situ reactor allows real time study of photocatalytic degradations.  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000285169400009 Publication Date 2010-10-09  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1350-4495 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.713 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.713; 2010 IF: 0.932  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:84561 Serial 6002  
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Author Ang, F.; Van Passel, S.; Mathijs, E. doi  openurl
  Title An aggregate resource efficiency perspective on sustainability : a sustainable value application to the EU-15 countries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Ecological Economics Abbreviated Journal Ecol Econ  
  Volume 71 Issue Pages 99-110  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics  
  Abstract The Sustainable Value approach integrates the efficiency with regard to environmental, social and economic resources into a monetary indicator. It gained significant popularity as evidenced by diverse applications at the corporate level. However, its introduction as a measure adhering to the strong sustainability paradigm sparked an ardent debate. This study explores its validity as a macroeconomic strong sustainability measure by applying the Sustainable Value approach to the EU-15 countries. Concretely, we assessed environmental, social and economic resources in combination with the GDP for all EU-15 countries from 1995 to 2006 for three benchmark alternatives. The results show that several countries manage to adequately delink resource use from GDP growth. Furthermore, the remarkable difference in outcome between the national and EU-15 benchmark indicates a possible inefficiency of the current allocation of national resource ceilings imposed by the European institutions. Additionally, by using an effects model we argue that the service degree of the economy and governmental expenditures on social protection and research and development are important determinants of overall resource efficiency. Finally, we sketch out three necessary conditions to link the Sustainable Value approach to the strong sustainability paradigm. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000297396700011 Publication Date 2011-09-28  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0921-8009; 1873-6106 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.965 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.965; 2011 IF: 2.713  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:127560 Serial 6151  
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Author Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Photocatalytic process optimisation for ethylene oxidation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J  
  Volume 209 Issue Pages 494-500  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract When studying photocatalysis it is important to consider, beside the chemical approach, the engineering part related to process optimisation. To achieve this a fixed bed photocatalytic set-up consisting of different catalyst placings, in order to vary catalyst distribution, is studied. The use of a fixed quantity of catalyst placed packed or randomly distributed in the reactor, results in an almost double degradation for the distributed catalyst. Applying this knowledge leads to an improved performance with limited use of catalyst. A reactor only half filled with catalyst leads to higher degradation performance compared to a completely filled reactor. Taking into account this simple process optimisation by better distributing the catalyst a more sustainable photocatalytic air purification process is achieved. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Lausanne Editor  
  Language Wos 000311190500058 Publication Date 2012-08-22  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1385-8947; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; We are grateful for the delivered photocatalyst by Evonik as well as for the PhD grant (T. Tytgat) given by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.216; 2012 IF: 3.473  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105185 Serial 2609  
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Author Paul, J.S.; Groothaert, M.H.; Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Jacobs, P.A.; Maier, W.F. pdf  doi
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  Title Novel MoVSbOx-type catalysts for selective isobutane oxidation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Catalysis today T2 – 7th European Workshop Meeting on Selective Oxidation, AUG 31-SEP 04, 2003, Innsbruck, AUSTRIA Abbreviated Journal Catal Today  
  Volume 91-2 Issue Pages 265-269  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract A new sol-gel synthesis procedure is proposed for the preparation of MoVSbOx catalysts for the selective oxidation of isobutane. Physico-chemical characterization of the materials calcined at 400 degreesC, showed essentially amorphous catalysts, with long-range order. Increase of calcination temperature, however, resulted in the formation of small crystalline regions, confirmed through TEM. EPR measurements on the calcined samples pointed to the presence of isolated and magnetically interacting V(IV) species. The reported catalysts proved to be much more selective for partial oxidation compared to a literature reference catalyst. Furthermore, it is shown that this versatile synthesis recipe forms an excellent start for high-throughput and combinatorial studies. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos 000222691000049 Publication Date 2004-05-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0920-5861; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.636 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.636; 2004 IF: 3.108  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:102761 Serial 2383  
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Author Titantah, J.T.; Lamoen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Density-functional theory calculations of the electron energy-loss near-edge structure of Li-intercalated graphite Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Carbon Abbreviated Journal Carbon  
  Volume 47 Issue 10 Pages 2501-2510  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)  
  Abstract We have studied the structural and electronic properties of lithium-intercalated graphite (LIG) for various Li content. Atomic relaxation shows that Li above the center of the carbon hexagon in a AAAA stacked graphite is the only stable Li configuration in stage 1 intercalated graphite. Lithium and Carbon 1s energy-loss near-edge structure (ELNES) calculations are performed on the Li-intercalated graphite using the core-excited density-functional theory formulation. Several features of the Li 1s ELNES are correlated with reported experimental features. The ELNES spectra of Li is found to be electron beam orientation sensitive and this property is used to assign the origin of the various Li 1s ELNES features. Information about core-hole screening by the valence electrons and charge transfer in the LIG systems is obtained from the C 1s ELNES and valence charge density difference calculations, respectively.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor  
  Language Wos 000268429000025 Publication Date 2009-05-11  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0008-6223; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.337 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes Fwo G.0425.05; Esteem 026019 Approved Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77973 Serial 638  
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Author Pacini, G.C.; Merante, P.; Lazzerini, G.; Van Passel, S. doi  openurl
  Title Increasing the cost-effectiveness of EU agri-environment policy measures through evaluation of farm and field-level environmental and economic performance Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Agricultural Systems Abbreviated Journal Agr Syst  
  Volume 136 Issue Pages 70-78  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract A lot of attention in the debate on the 2014-2020 programming period of the EU CAP and rural development policy revolves around the policy's contribution to enhancing resource use efficiency, decreasing environmental impact, restoring ecosystems and how to ensure more efficient and effective agrienvironmental measures (AEMs). Nevertheless, studies that simultaneously address multiple measures with multiple environmental objectives and targets are underrepresented in the scientific literature. The objectives of the present article are (i) to present an integrated tool-kit for AEM design resulting from the combination of farm modelling with the Sustainable Value Approach (SVA), and (ii) to evaluate the potential of the tool-kit to support AEM design through an application to estimate cost-effective organic agriculture payments for the dairy sector in Mugello, northern Tuscany. Sustainability assessment of organic and conventional farming systems (OFS and CFS, respectively.) under the 2007-2013 EU CAP support schemes and a no EU support scenario show better OFS performances regarding nitrogen leaching (-52% and -47% under the current CAP and the no EU support scenarios, respectively), soil erosion (-24% and -34%), potential pesticide risks (-100%), biodiversity (+13% and +30%). Income foregone for the production of environmental benefits from organic agriculture under a no EU support scenario is equal to 210 Euro/ha. Sustainable value calculations combined with modelling results indicate soil erosion and nitrogen leaching as the environmental processes to be addressed with specific policy measures to further increase the efficiency of organic farming. A new organic agriculture support scheme designed based on such indications further increases the OFS SV and almost closes the GAP with a benchmark farm of the area, featured with ideal performances in terms of environmental and economic indicators. The payment scheme we designed with the support of the integrated tool-kit shows to be more cost-effective and efficient of current AEMs. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000354503000007 Publication Date 2015-03-18  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0308-521x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.571 Times cited 12 Open Access  
  Notes ; We wish to thank all participants to the SVAPPAS project for their inspiring contributions and challenging debates. We are furthermore grateful to the financial support from the 6th Framework Programme of the EU (project code: SSPECT – 2006 – DG AGRI). The authors are most grateful to technicians Giovanna Casella and Roberto Vivoli (University of Florence) for their technical contribution. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.571; 2015 IF: 2.906  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:127537 Serial 6216  
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