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He, Z.; Lee, C.S.; Maurice, J.-L.; Pribat, D.; Haghi-Ashtiani, P.; Cojocaru, C.S. |
Title |
Vertically oriented nickel nanorod/carbon nanofiber core/shell structures synthesized by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
Volume |
49 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
4710-4718 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, without a nickel-containing gaseous precursor, was used to synthesize continuous nickel (Ni) nanorods inside the hollow cavity of carbon nanofibers (CNFs), thus forming vertically aligned Ni/CNF core/shell structures. Scanning and transmission electron microscopic images indicate that the elongated Ni nanorods originate from the catalyst particles at the tips of the CNFs and that their formation is due to the effect of extrusion induced by the compressive force of the graphene layers during growth. Different from previous work, each vertically-aligned core/shell structure reported is totally isolated from its neighbors. Continuous Ni nanorods are found to separate into smaller ones with increasing growth time, which was ascribed to (i) the limited amount of Ni available in the tip of the CNF, (ii) the polycrystalline nature of the Ni nanorods and (iii) the combined effects of the compressive stresses on the side of the Ni nanorods and of the tensile stress along their axis. |
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Oxford |
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000295308300010 |
Publication Date |
2011-06-30 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0008-6223; |
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Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
16 |
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Most recent IF: 6.337; 2011 IF: 5.378 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92782 |
Serial |
3841 |
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Jochems, P.; Satyawali, Y.; van Roy, S.; Doyen, W.; Diels, L.; Dejonghe, W. |
Title |
Characterization and optimization of \beta-galactosidase immobilization process on a mixed-matrix membrane |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Enzyme and microbial technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
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Volume |
49 |
Issue |
6/7 |
Pages |
580-588 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
Abstract |
β-Galactosidase is an important enzyme catalyzing not only the hydrolysis of lactose to the monosaccharides glucose and galactose but also the transgalactosylation reaction to produce galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). In this study, β-galactosidase was immobilized by adsorption on a mixed-matrix membrane containing zirconium dioxide. The maximum β-galactosidase adsorbed on these membranes was 1.6 g/m2, however, maximal activity was achieved at an enzyme concentration of around 0.5 g/m2. The tests conducted to investigate the optimal immobilization parameters suggested that higher immobilization can be achieved under extreme parameters (pH and temperature) but the activity was not retained at such extreme operational parameters. The investigations on immobilized enzymes indicated that no real shift occurred in its optimal temperature after immobilization though the activity in case of immobilized enzyme was better retained at lower temperature (5 °C). A shift of 0.5 unit was observed in optimal pH after immobilization (pH 6.5 to 7). Perhaps the most striking results are the kinetic parameters of the immobilized enzyme; while the Michaelis constant (Km) value increased almost eight times compared to the free enzyme, the maximum enzyme velocity (Vmax) remained almost constant. |
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000298529600015 |
Publication Date |
2011-06-26 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0141-0229 |
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no |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:90060 |
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7608 |
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Kirsanova, M.A.; Olenev, A.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Bykov, M.A.; Shevelkov, A.V. |
Title |
Extension of the clathrate family : the type X clathrate Ge79P29S18Te6 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
2371-2374 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Now they are 10! The title compound displays a new type of crystal structure and is labeled clathrate X according to the general classification of clathrate structures. In contrast to typical clathrates, this compound has three-coordinate atoms within the framework and combines distorted 24-vertex polyhedra (see picture, green) centered around tellurium guest atoms with very irregular 10-vertex polyhedra around sulfur atoms (yellow). |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000288036300033 |
Publication Date |
2011-01-31 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1433-7851; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
23 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 11.994; 2011 IF: 13.455 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88793 |
Serial |
1158 |
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Author |
King, G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Woodward, P.M.; Llobet, A.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Batuk, D.; Antipov, E.V. |
Title |
The high-temperature polymorphs of K3AlF6 |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
16 |
Pages |
7792-7801 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The crystal structures of the three high-temperature polymorphs of K3AlF6 have been solved from neutron powder diffraction, synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction, and electron diffraction data. The β-phase (stable between 132 and 153 °C) and γ-phase (stable between 153 to 306 °C) can be described as unusually complex superstructures of the double-perovskite structure (K2KAlF6) which result from noncooperative tilting of the AlF6 octahedra. The β-phase is tetragonal, space group I4/m, with lattice parameters of a = 13.3862(5) Å and c = 8.5617(3) Å (at 143 °C) and Z = 10. In this phase, one-fifth of the AlF6 octahedra are rotated about the c-axis by 45° while the other four-fifths remain untilted. The large 45° rotations result in edge sharing between these AlF6 octahedra and the neighboring K-centered polyhedra, resulting in pentagonal bipyramidal coordination for four-fifths of the K+ ions that reside on the B-sites of the perovskite structure. The remaining one-fifth of the K+ ions on the B-sites retain octahedral coordination. The γ-phase is orthorhombic, space group Fddd, with lattice parameters of a = 36.1276(4) Å, b = 17.1133(2) Å, and c = 12.0562(1) Å (at 225 °C) and Z = 48. In the γ-phase, one-sixth of the AlF6 octahedra are randomly rotated about one of two directions by 45° while the other five-sixths remain essentially untilted. These rotations result in two-thirds of the K+ ions on the B-site obtaining 7-fold coordination while the other one-third remain in octahedral coordination. The δ-phase adopts the ideal cubic double-perovskite structure, space group Fmm, with a = 8.5943(1) Å at 400 °C. However, pair distribution function analysis shows that locally the δ-phase is quite different from its long-range average crystal structure. The AlF6 octahedra undergo large-amplitude rotations which are accompanied by off-center displacements of the K+ ions that occupy the 12-coordinate A-sites. |
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Easton, Pa |
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Wos |
000293493100052 |
Publication Date |
2011-07-11 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2011 IF: 4.601 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91131 |
Serial |
1468 |
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Batuk, D.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.; Vranken, T.; Hardy, A.; van Bael, M.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
Title |
Layered perovskite-like Pb2Fe2O5 structure as a parent matrix for the nucleation and growth of crystallographic shear planes |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Inorganic chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Inorg Chem |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
4978-4986 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The Pb2Fe2O5 compound with a layered intergrowth structure has been prepared by a solid-state reaction at 700 °C. The incommensurate compound crystallizes in a tetragonal system with a = 3.9037(2) Å, c = 3.9996(4) Å, and q = 0.1186(4)c*, or when treated as a commensurate approximant, a = 3.9047(2) Å, c = 36.000(3) Å, space group I4/mmm. The crystal structure of Pb2Fe2O5 was resolved from transmission electron microscopy data. Atomic coordinates and occupancies of the cation positions were estimated from high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy data. Direct visualization of the positions of the oxygen atoms was possible using annular bright-field scanning transmission electron microscopy. The structure can be represented as an intergrowth of perovskite blocks and partially disordered blocks with a structure similar to that of the Bi2O2 blocks in Aurivillius-type phases. The A-cation positions at the border of the perovskite block and the cation positions in the Aurivillius-type blocks are jointly occupied by Pb2+ and Fe3+ cations, resulting in a layer sequence along the c axis: PbOFeO2PbOFeO2Pb7/8Fe1/8O1xFe5/8Pb3/8O2Fe5/8Pb3/8. Upon heating, the layered Pb2Fe2O5 structure transforms into an anion-deficient perovskite modulated by periodically spaced crystallographic shear (CS) planes. Considering the layered Pb2Fe2O5 structure as a parent matrix for the nucleation and growth of CS planes allows an explanation of the specific microstructure observed for the CS structures in the PbFeO system. |
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Easton, Pa |
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Wos |
000290978400038 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-29 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0020-1669;1520-510X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
4.857 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 4.857; 2011 IF: 4.601 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90141 |
Serial |
1809 |
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Philippaerts, A.; Paulussen, S.; Breesch, A.; Turner, S.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Sels, B.; Jacobs, P. |
Title |
Unprecedented shape selectivity in hydrogenation of triacylglycerol molecules with Pt/ZSM-5 zeolite |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English |
Abbreviated Journal |
Angew Chem Int Edit |
Volume |
50 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
3947-3949 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Well tuned: ZSM-5 with platinum nanoparticles preferably hydrogenates trans fatty acids over cis isomers in model triacylglycerols for geometric reasons. The central fatty acid chain reacts faster, pointing to pore mouth adsorption in a tuning fork conformation (see picture). This conformation induces stepwise hydrogenation, resulting in fast removal of the unstable central triene, while formation of saturated chains is limited. |
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Weinheim |
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Wos |
000289514100025 |
Publication Date |
2011-03-18 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1433-7851; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
11.994 |
Times cited |
31 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 11.994; 2011 IF: 13.455 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88381 |
Serial |
3814 |
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Khaydarov, R.T.; Beisinbaeva, H.B.; Sabitov, M.M.; Kalal, M.; Berdiyorov, G.R. |
Title |
Effect of light gas atom inclusions on the characteristics of laser-produced plasma ions |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Nuclear fusion |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl Fusion |
Volume |
51 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
103041,1-103041,3 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
Abstract |
Using the mass-spectrometric method we studied the effect of light gas inclusions on the formation process of multi-component laser-induced plasma ions. Masscharge characteristics, as well as energy and spatial distribution of the plasma ions are analysed. We found that both the energy and maximal charge of heavy component ions decrease due to the presence of gas atoms in the solid target surface layer. |
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Place of Publication |
Vienna |
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Wos |
000296603800043 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-23 |
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ISSN |
0029-5515;1741-4326; |
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Impact Factor |
3.307 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.307; 2011 IF: 4.090 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93761 |
Serial |
821 |
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Vanhumbeeck, J.-F.; Tian, H.; Schryvers, D.; Proost, J. |
Title |
Stress-assisted crystallisation in anodic titania |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Corrosion science |
Abbreviated Journal |
Corros Sci |
Volume |
53 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1269-1277 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The relationship between the microstructural and internal stress evolution during Ti anodising is discussed. Samples anodised galvanostatically to 12 V and 40 V, corresponding to different stages of the internal stress evolution, were examined by in-plane and cross-section transmission electron microscopy. Electron diffraction patterns have been complemented with stoichiometry data obtained from energy loss near edge structure spectra. The sample anodised to 40 V was observed to consist of two regions, with a crystallised inner region adjacent to the metal/oxide interface. Crystallisation of this region is associated with the presence of large compressive internal stresses which build up during anodising up to 12 V. |
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Oxford |
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000288972000016 |
Publication Date |
2010-12-31 |
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Edition |
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0010-938X; |
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Impact Factor |
5.245 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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Fwo |
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Most recent IF: 5.245; 2011 IF: 3.734 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88385 |
Serial |
3177 |
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Schalm, O.; Proost, K.; De Vis, K.; Cagno, S.; Janssens, K.; Mees, F.; Jacobs, P.; Caen, J. |
Title |
Manganese staining of archaeological glass : the characterization of Mn-rich inclusions in leached layers and a hypothesis of its formation |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Archaeometry |
Abbreviated Journal |
Archaeometry |
Volume |
53 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
103-122 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
During the study of a large number of archaeological glass fragments, manganese-rich inclusions in leached layers were observed in a limited number of cases. This phenomenon occurs only in black-coloured leached layers. Since the formation mechanism of such manganese-rich inclusions is still unclear, a combination of several analytical techniques was used in order to investigate this phenomenon and, more specifically, to obtain more information on (a) the composition and morphology of the inclusions, (b) the chemical state of Mn and (c) the 3D morphology of the inclusions. A mechanism that might explain the formation of these inclusions is proposed. |
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000285418100006 |
Publication Date |
2010-07-22 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0003-813x; 1475-4754 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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Impact Factor |
1.47 |
Times cited |
24 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 1.47; 2011 IF: 1.183 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:88754 |
Serial |
5704 |
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Tirumalasetty, G.K.; van Huis, M.A.; Fang, C.M.; Xu, Q.; Tichelaar, F.D.; Hanlon, D.N.; Sietsma, J.; Zandbergen, H.W. |
Title |
Characterization of NbC and (Nb, Ti)N nanoprecipitates in TRIP assisted multiphase steels |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
19 |
Pages |
7406-7415 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Multiphase steels utilising composite strengthening may be further strengthened via grain refinement or precipitation by the addition of microalloying elements. In this study a Nb microalloyed steel comprising martensite, bainite and retained austenite has been studied. By means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) we have investigated the size distribution and the structural properties of (Nb, Ti)N and NbC precipitates, their occurrence in the various steel phases, and their relationship with the Fe matrix. (Nb, Ti)N precipitates were found in ferrite, martensite, and bainite, while NbC precipitates were found only in ferrite. All NbC precipitates were found to be small (520 nm in size) and to have a face centred cubic (fcc) crystal structure with lattice parameter a = 4.36 ± 0.05 Å. In contrast, the (Nb, Ti)N precipitates were found to have a broader size range (5150 nm) and to have a fcc crystal structure with lattice parameter a = 8.09 ± 0.05 Å. While the NbC precipitates were found to be randomly oriented, the (Nb, Ti)N precipitates have a well-defined NishiyamaWasserman orientation relationship with the ferrite matrix. An analysis of the lattice mismatch suggests that the latter precipitates have a high potential for effective strengthening. Density functional theory calculations were performed for various stoichiometries of NbCx and NbxTiyNz phases and the comparison with experimental data indicates that both the carbides and nitrides are deficient in C and N content. |
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Oxford |
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000296405200026 |
Publication Date |
2011-09-29 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6454; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
58 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 5.301; 2011 IF: 3.755 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93297 |
Serial |
328 |
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Malard, B.; Pilch, J.; Sittner, P.; Delville, R.; Curfs, C. |
Title |
In situ investigation of the fast microstructure evolution during electropulse treatment of cold drawn NiTi wires |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1542-1556 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
Microstructural changes taking place during the heat treatment of cold-worked NiTi alloy are of key interest in shape memory alloy technology, since they are responsible for setting the austenite shape and functional properties of the heat-treated alloy. In this work, microstructural evolution during non-conventional electropulse heat treatment of thin NiTi filaments was investigated in a unique high-speed in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiment with simultaneous evaluation of the tensile force and electrical resistivity of the treated wire. The in situ results provide direct experimental evidence on the evolution of the internal stress and density of defects during fast heating from 20 °C to ∼700 °C. This evidence is used to characterize a sequence of dynamic recovery and recrystallization processes responsible for the microstructure and superelastic functional property changes during the electropulse treatments. |
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Oxford |
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000287265100023 |
Publication Date |
2010-12-11 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6454; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
48 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
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Most recent IF: 5.301; 2011 IF: 3.755 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:98372 |
Serial |
1583 |
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Author |
Cao, S.; Nishida, M.; Schryvers, D. |
Title |
Quantitative three-dimensional analysis of Ni4Ti3 precipitate morphology and distribution in polycrystalline Ni-Ti |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1780-1789 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
The three-dimensional size, morphology and distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in a Ni50.8Ti49.2 polycrystalline shape memory alloy with a heterogeneous microstructure have been investigated using a focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy slice-and-view procedure. The mean volume, central plane diameter, thickness, aspect ratio and sphericity of the precipitates in the grain interior as well as near to the grain boundary were measured and/or calculated. The morphology of the precipitates was quantified by determining the equivalent ellipsoids with the same moments of inertia and classified according to the Zingg scheme. Also, the pair distribution functions describing the three-dimensional distributions were obtained from the coordinates of the precipitate mass centres. Based on this new data it is suggested that the existence of the heterogeneous microstructure could be due to a very small concentration gradient in the grains of the homogenized material and that the resulting multistage martensitic transformation originates in strain effects related to the size of the precipitates and scale differences of the available B2 matrix in between the precipitates. |
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Oxford |
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000287265100045 |
Publication Date |
2010-12-20 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
1359-6454; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
34 |
Open Access |
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Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.301; 2011 IF: 3.755 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85533 |
Serial |
2766 |
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Chen, X.; Cao, S.; Ikeda, T.; Srivastava, V.; Snyder, G.J.; Schryvers, D.; James, R.D. |
Title |
A weak compatibility condition for precipitation with application to the microstructure of PbTe-Sb2Te3 thermoelectrics |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Acta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Acta Mater |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
15 |
Pages |
6124-6132 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
We propose a weak condition of compatibility between phases applicable to cases exhibiting full or partial coherence and Widmanstätten microstructure. The condition is applied to the study of Sb2Te3 precipitates in a PbTe matrix in a thermoelectric alloy. The weak condition of compatibility predicts elongated precipitates lying on a cone determined by a transformation stretch tensor. Comparison of this cone with the long directions of precipitates determined by a slice-and-view method of scanning electron microscopy combined with focused ion beam sectioning shows good agreement between theory and experiment. A further study of the morphology of precipitates by the Eshelby method suggests that interfacial energy also plays a role and gives an approximate value of interfacial energy per unit area of 250 dyn cm−1. |
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Oxford |
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000294086900026 |
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2011-07-22 |
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1359-6454; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
5.301 |
Times cited |
8 |
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Most recent IF: 5.301; 2011 IF: 3.755 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92388 |
Serial |
3911 |
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Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Cardell, carolina; Urosevic, M.; Ruiz-Agudo, E.; Deutsch, F.; Van Grieken, R. |
Title |
Characterization of indoor and outdoor atmospheric pollutants impacting architectural monuments : the case of San Jerónimo Monastery (Granada, Spain) |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Environmental earth sciences |
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63 |
Issue |
7/8 |
Pages |
1433-1445 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
Abstract |
Indoor and outdoor concentrations of atmospheric gaseous pollutants as well as composition, size, and morphology of particulate matter have been investigated at the monastery of San Jerónimo in Granada (Southern Spain). Complementary micro- and nano-analytical techniques were applied; elemental and mineralogical composition and morphological characteristics of particulate matter were investigated combining electron probe microanalysis at the single particle level, and bulk aerosol samples were analyzed using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray analyzer and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Microclimatic conditions at the monastery were monitored, and gas concentrations were assessed by means of diffusion tubes subsequently analyzed with ion chromatography. Results revealed high abundances of soil dust particles (aluminosilicates, calcite, dolomite, quartz), salt aerosols (chlorides, sulfates and ammonium-rich salts), and NO2 and SO2 both outdoors and indoors. Amorphous black carbon particles had surprisingly high abundances for Granada, a non-industrialized city. The composition of indoor particles corresponds to severe weathering affecting the construction materials and artworks inside the church; moreover their composition promotes a feedback process that intensifies the deterioration. Chemical reactions between chloride-rich salts and pigments from paintings were confirmed by TEM analyses. Indoors, blackening of surface decorative materials is fostered by particle re-suspension due to cleaning habits in the monastery (i.e. dusting). This is the first air quality study performed in a monument in the city of Granada with the aim of developing a strategy for preventive conservation. |
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000292744300003 |
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2010-07-19 |
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1866-6280 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:90766 |
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7630 |
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Fang, C.M.; van Huis, M.A.; Zandbergen, H.W. |
Title |
Stability and structures of the \epsilon-phases of iron nitrides and iron carbides from first principles |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
Volume |
64 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
296-299 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
Abstract |
First-principles calculations were performed for the ε-phases and other iron carbides/nitrides with hexagonal close-packed Fe sublattices. Although these nitrides/carbides have similar crystal structures, they exhibit different chemical and physical properties. Relative to α-Fe, graphite and N2, all the ε-type nitrides are stable, while all the carbides are metastable. The lattice parameters of the ε-iron nitrides vary differently from those of the ε-carbides, as a function of the concentration of X (Xdouble bond; length as m-dashN, C). The structural relationships of ε-Fe2X with η-Fe2X and ζ-Fe2X are discussed. |
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Oxford |
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000285323300022 |
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2010-09-02 |
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Edition |
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1359-6462; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
29 |
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Most recent IF: 3.747; 2011 IF: 2.699 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:86974 |
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3120 |
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Pham, A.-T.; Zhao, Q.-T.; Jungemann, C.; Meinerzhagen, B.; Mantl, S.; Sorée, B.; Pourtois, G. |
Title |
Comparison of strained SiGe heterostructure-on-insulator (0 0 1) and (1 1 0) PMOSFETs : CV characteristics, mobility, and ON current |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Solid state electronics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Electron |
Volume |
65-66 |
Issue |
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Pages |
64-71 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
Strained SiGe heterostructure-on-insulator (0 0 1) and (1 1 0) PMOSFETs are investigated including important aspects like CV characteristics, mobility, and ON current. The simulations are based on the self-consistent solution of 6 × 6 k · p Schrödinger Equation, multi subband Boltzmann Transport Equation and Poisson Equation, and capture size quantization, strain, crystallographic orientation, and SiGe alloy effects on a solid physical basis. The simulation results are validated by comparison with different experimental data sources. The simulation results show that the strained SiGe HOI PMOSFET with (1 1 0) surface orientation has a higher gate capacitance and a much higher mobility and ON current compared to a similar device with the traditional (0 0 1) surface orientation. |
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Oxford |
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000297182700012 |
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2011-07-29 |
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0038-1101; |
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Impact Factor |
1.58 |
Times cited |
2 |
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Most recent IF: 1.58; 2011 IF: 1.397 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:92866 |
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433 |
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Lindner, H.; Loper, K.H.; Hahn, D.W.; Niemax, K. |
Title |
The influence of laser-particle interaction in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy and laser ablation inductively coupled plasma spectrometry |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Spectrochim Acta B |
Volume |
66 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
179-185 |
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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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Oxford |
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000289328900012 |
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2011-01-20 |
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Edition |
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ISSN |
0584-8547; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 3.241; 2011 IF: 2.876 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89008 |
Serial |
1627 |
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Lindner, H.; Bogaerts, A. |
Title |
Multi-element model for the simulation of inductively coupled plasmas : effects of helium addition to the central gas stream |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Spectrochim Acta B |
Volume |
66 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
421-431 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
Abstract |
A model for an atmospheric pressure inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is developed which allows rather easy extension to a variable number of species and ionisation degrees. This encompasses an easy calculation of transport parameters for mixtures, ionisation and heat capacity. The ICP is modeled in an axisymmetric geometry, taking into account the gas streaming into a flowing ambient gas. A mixture of argon and helium is applied in the injector gas stream as it is often done in laser ablation ICP spectrometry. The results show a strong influence of the added helium on the center of the ICP, which is important for chemical analysis. The length of the central channel is significantly increased and the temperature inside is significantly higher than in the case of pure argon. This means that higher gas volume flow rates can be applied by addition of helium compared to the use of pure argon. This has the advantage that the gas velocity in the transport system towards the ICP can be increased, which allows shorter washout-times. Consequently, shorter measurement times can be achieved, e.g. for spatial mapping analyses in laser ablation ICP spectrometry. Furthermore, the higher temperature and the longer effective plasma length will increase the maximum size of droplets or particles injected into the ICP that are completely evaporated at the detection site. Thus, we expect an increase of the analytical performance of the ICP by helium addition to the injector gas. |
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Oxford |
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000293488700003 |
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2011-04-20 |
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0584-8547; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
28 |
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Most recent IF: 3.241; 2011 IF: 2.876 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90190 |
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2209 |
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Ang, F.; Van Passel, S.; Mathijs, E. |
Title |
An aggregate resource efficiency perspective on sustainability : a sustainable value application to the EU-15 countries |
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2011 |
Publication |
Ecological Economics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ecol Econ |
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71 |
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99-110 |
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A1 Journal article; Economics |
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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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000297396700011 |
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2011-09-28 |
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ISSN |
0921-8009; 1873-6106 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
2.965 |
Times cited |
12 |
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Most recent IF: 2.965; 2011 IF: 2.713 |
Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:127560 |
Serial |
6151 |
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Van Grieken, R.; Worobiec, A. |
Title |
X-ray spectrometry for preventive conservation of cultural heritage |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Pramåna: a journal of physics |
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72 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
191-200 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
Abstract |
Analytical chemistry does play a key role in the chemical characterization of the environment and it appears that X-ray spectrometry, in its many forms, is one of the most relevant analytical techniques in preventive conservation, as it is in cultural heritage research in general. X-ray spectrometry has indeed been the method of choice for the characterization of the inorganic composition of atmospheric aerosols, for a long time. We have, over the last decade, intensively used various forms of X-ray spectrometry, viz., mostly energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence, e.g. with polarized high-energy beam excitation, and automated electron probe X-ray microanalysis, together with other techniques, to identify particle types and their sources in indoor environments, including museums, while gaseous indoor pollutants were assessed using passive diffusion samplers. In each case, both bulk aerosols and individual aerosol particles were studied. For microanalysis of single particles, we have investigated a dozen techniques, but for wide, real-life applications, automated electron probe X-ray microanalysis is the most rewarding. We have first studied atmospheric aerosols in and around the Correr Museum in Venice, many other museums in Austria, Japan and England, and in the caves with prehistoric rock paintings in Altamira, Spain. Very recently, measurements were done in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and theWawel Castle in Cracow, in Italian and Polish mountain churches, in a number of museums in Belgium and the Netherlands, and in cathedrals with medieval stained glass windows. In the Correr museum, it appeared that the particles most threatening for the Bellini paintings were released by the deteriorating plaster renderings, and this could be avoided by simply improving the rendering on the museum walls. In the Wawel Castle, outdoor pollution particles, like fine soot from diesel traffic, entering via leaks in the windows and doors, and also street-deicing salts and coal burning pollution particles, brought in by visitors, mostly in winter, were found to be most worrisome. Urgent questions that are not solved at this moment pertain to the deposition processes from the atmosphere to the cultural heritage items, the critical surface interactions that take place on these items, and the establishment of suitable particle concentration standards. |
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000288861000002 |
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2011-05-20 |
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0304-4289; 0973-7111 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:87025 |
Serial |
8785 |
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Bertoni, G.; Verbeeck, J.; Brosens, F. |
Title |
Fitting the momentum dependent loss function in EELS |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Microscopy research and technique |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Res Techniq |
Volume |
74 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
212-218 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems |
Abstract |
Momentum dependent inelastic plasmon scattering can be measured by electron energy loss in a transmission electron microscope. From energy filtered diffraction, the characteristic angle of scattering and the cutoff angle are measured, using a thin film of aluminum as a model test. Rather than deconvolving the data (as done in previous works), a fitting technique is used to extract the loss function from angular resolved spectra, starting from a simple model simulation. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000288095200002 |
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2010-07-06 |
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1059-910X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.147 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Fwo; Esteem; Iap; Goa |
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Most recent IF: 1.147; 2011 IF: 1.792 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:88782UA @ admin @ c:irua:88782 |
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1222 |
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Zelaya, E.; Schryvers, D. |
Title |
Reducing the formation of FIB-induced FCC layers on Cu-Zn-Al austenite |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Microscopy research and technique |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Res Techniq |
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74 |
Issue |
1 |
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84-91 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The irradiation effects of thinning a sample of a Cu-Zn-Al shape memory alloy to electron transparency by a Ga+ focused ion beam were investigated. This thinning method was compared with conventional electropolishing and Ar+ ion milling. No implanted Ga was detected but surface FCC precipitation was found as a result of the focused ion beam sample preparation. Decreasing the irradiation dose by lowering the energy and current of the Ga+ ions did not lead to a complete disappearance of the FCC structure. The latter could only be removed after gentle Ar+ ion milling of the sample. It was further concluded that the precipitation of the FCC is independent of the crystallographic orientation of the surface. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000285976000012 |
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2010-05-25 |
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1059-910X; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
Impact Factor |
1.147 |
Times cited |
2 |
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Most recent IF: 1.147; 2011 IF: 1.792 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:85994 |
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2852 |
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Bonroy, J.; Volckaert, M.; Seuntjens, P. |
Title |
Rapid automated measurement system for simultaneous determination of effective air-filled porosity and soil gas diffusivity |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Soil Science Society of America journal |
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75 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
408-417 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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The effective air-filled porosity and the gas diffusion coefficient are important soil parameters determining the success of soil bioremediation projects such as (bio)venting and (bio)sparging methods in combination with soil vapor extraction. We have developed a new method to sequentially measure the effective air-filled porosity and the soil gas diffusion coefficient of a soil sample. During the purging of the sample, a fast and accurate measurement of the effective air-filled porosity can be obtained. The subsequent diffusion measurement does not require a zero-O(2) concentration in the soil sample. The procedure further allows the calculation of the soil gas diffusion coefficient before an equilibrium O(2) concentration has been reached. The results are obtained by combining the data of the inlet and outlet compartment in a single equation. A stable reading is reached when the results for the inlet and outlet compartment coincide with the results from the combined equation. The analysis time is reduced by 89 to 96% compared with methods that run until an equilibrium concentration has been reached. Moreover, combining data from inlet and outlet compartments increases the accuracy of the diffusivity measurement by a factor of two compared with previous methods. |
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000288827000009 |
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2012-09-19 |
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0361-5995 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:113062 |
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8453 |
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Van Aert, S.; Batenburg, J.; Van Tendeloo, S. |
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Atomen tellen |
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A3 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Nederlands tijdschrift voor natuurkunde (1991) |
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77 |
Issue |
8 |
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292-295 |
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A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Amsterdam |
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0000-00-00 |
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0926-4264 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:94119 |
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164 |
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Cantoro, M.; Klekachev, A.V.; Nourbakhsh, A.; Sorée, B.; Heyns, M.M.; de Gendt, S. |
Title |
Long-wavelength, confined optical phonons in InAs nanowires probed by Raman spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur Phys J B |
Volume |
79 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
423-428 |
Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Strongly confined nano-systems, such as one-dimensional nanowires, feature deviations in their structural, electronic and optical properties from the corresponding bulk. In this work, we investigate the behavior of long-wavelength, optical phonons in vertical arrays of InAs nanowires by Raman spectroscopy. We attribute the main changes in the spectral features to thermal anharmonicity, due to temperature effects, and rule out the contribution of quantum confinement and Fano resonances. We also observe the appearance of surface optical modes, whose details allow for a quantitative, independent estimation of the nanowire diameter. The results shed light onto the mechanisms of lineshape change in low-dimensional InAs nanostructures, and are useful to help tailoring their electronic and vibrational properties for novel functionalities. |
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Berlin |
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000288120600005 |
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2011-02-03 |
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1434-6028;1434-6036; |
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Impact Factor |
1.461 |
Times cited |
10 |
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Most recent IF: 1.461; 2011 IF: 1.534 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89502 |
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1841 |
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Verberck, B.; Tarakina, N.V. |
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Tubular fullerenes inside carbon nanotubes : optimal molecular orientation versus tube radius |
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A1 Journal article |
Year |
2011 |
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European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur Phys J B |
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80 |
Issue |
3 |
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355-362 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We present an investigation of the orientations and positions of tubular fullerene molecules (C90, ..., C200) encapsulated in single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT), a series of so-called fullerene nanopeapods. We find that increasing the tube radius leads to the following succession of energetically stable regimes: (1) lying molecules positioned on the tube's long axis; (2) tilted molecules on the tube's long axis; and (3) lying molecules shifted away from the tube's long axis. As opposed to C70 and C80 molecules encapsulated in a SWCNT, standing orientations do not develop. Our results are relevant for the possible application of molecular-orientation-dependent electronic properties of fullerene nanopeapods, and also for the interpretation of future experiments on double-walled carbon nanotube formation by annealing fullerene peapod systems. |
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Berlin |
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000289576200010 |
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2011-03-14 |
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1434-6028;1434-6036; |
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Impact Factor |
1.461 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; This work was financially supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO-VI). B.V. is a Postdoctoral Fellow of the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO-VI). ; |
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Most recent IF: 1.461; 2011 IF: 1.534 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89286 |
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3738 |
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Huyskens, C.; Lenaerts, S.; Brauns, E.; Diels, L.; de Wever, H. |
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Study of (ir)reversible fouling in MBRs under various operating conditions using new on-line fouling sensor |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Separation and purification technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sep Purif Technol |
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81 |
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2 |
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208-215 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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In this study, a new fouling sensor was validated under different conditions of hydraulic (HRT) and sludge retention time (SRT). The MBR-VFM (membrane bioreactor-VITO Fouling Measurement) allows the simultaneous determination of the physically reversible and irreversible fouling potential of a mixed liquor during a single crossflow filtration test. In accordance with the on-line filtration behavior, the measured reversible and irreversible fouling propensities differed significantly between MBRs operated at different combinations of HRT-SRT. Moreover, a significant negative correlation was found between the on-line permeability and the reversible and irreversible fouling propensity measured by the MBR-VFM. This corresponded to observations made on membrane recovery after physical or chemical cleaning actions. Higher reversible and irreversible fouling were observed at lower HRT, presumably as a consequence of increased concentrations of foulants present. The effect of SRT was much smaller and restricted to the reversible fouling component. Possible explanations for the increased fouling at prolonged SRT are the higher sludge and colloid concentration and the smaller floc size. It can be concluded that the MBR-VFM is a useful tool to monitor fluctuations in a mixed liquors (ir)reversible fouling potential and can contribute to a deeper understanding of the occurring fouling phenomena. |
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000296108500012 |
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2011-08-01 |
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1383-5866 |
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Impact Factor |
3.359 |
Times cited |
15 |
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Most recent IF: 3.359; 2011 IF: 2.921 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:93410 |
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5992 |
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Jain, R.; Vikas; Rather, J.A. |
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Voltammetric behaviour of drotaverine hydrochloride in surfactant media and its enhancement determination in Tween-20 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Colloids and surfaces: B : biointerfaces |
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82 |
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2 |
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333-339 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Simple, sensitive and rapid adsorptive voltammetric behaviour of drotaverine hydrochloride onto the HMDE has been explored and validated in surfactant media by using cyclic, differential pulse and square-wave voltammetry. Addition of Tween-20 to the drotaverine hydrochloride containing electrolyte enhances the reduction current signal. The voltammograms of the drug with Tween-20 in phosphate buffers of pH 2.511.0 exhibit a single well defined reduction peak which may be due to the reduction of Cdouble bond; length as m-dashC group. The cyclic voltammetric studies indicated the reduction of drotaverine hydrochloride at the electrode surface through two electron irreversible step and diffusion-controlled. The peak current showed a linear dependence with the drug concentration over the range 0.87.2 μg mL−1. The calculated LOD and LOQ are 1.8 and 6.0 ng mL−1 by SWCAdSV and 8.1 and 27.2 ng mL−1 by DPCAdSV, respectively. The procedure was applied to the assay of the drug in tablet form with mean percentage recoveries of 100.2% with SWCAdSV and 99.7% with DPCAdSV. The validity of the proposed methods was further assessed by applying a standard addition technique. |
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000285858200010 |
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2010-09-16 |
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0927-7765 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:98686 |
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8742 |
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Matulis, A.; Masir, M.R.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Application of optical beams to electrons in graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : condensed matter and materials physics |
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Phys Rev B |
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83 |
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11 |
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115458-115458,7 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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The technique of beam optics is applied to the description of the wave function of Dirac electrons. This approach is illustrated by considering electron transmission through simple nonhomogeneous structures, such as flat and bent p-n junctions and superlattices. We found that a convex p-n junction compresses the beam waist, while a concave interface widens it without loosing its focusing properties. At a flat p-n junction the waist of the transmitted Gaussian beam can be narrowed or widened, depending on the angle of incidence. A general condition is derived for the occurrence of beam collimation in a superlattice which is less stringent than previous discussed. |
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000288896400013 |
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2011-03-29 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
13 |
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; This research was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (Grant No. FWO-Vl), by the Belgian Science policy (IAP), and (in part) by the Lithuanian Science Council under project No. MIP-79/2010. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2011 IF: 3.691 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89377 |
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142 |
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Apolinario, S.W.S.; Peeters, F.M. |
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Binary dusty plasma Coulomb balls |
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A1 Journal article |
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2011 |
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Physical review : E : statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics |
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Phys Rev E |
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83 |
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4 |
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041136,1-041136,8 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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We investigated the mixing and segregation of a system consisting of two different species of particles, having different charges, interacting through a pure Coulomb potential, and confined in a three-dimensional parabolic trap. The structure of the cluster and its normal mode spectrum are analyzed as a function of the relative charge and the relative number of different types of particles. We found that (a) the system can be in a mixed or segregated state depending on the relative charge ratio parameter and (b) the segregation process is mediated by a first or second order structural phase transition which strongly influences the magic cluster properties of the system. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000290154900004 |
Publication Date |
2011-04-29 |
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1539-3755;1550-2376; |
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Impact Factor |
2.366 |
Times cited |
10 |
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; This work was supported by FACEPE (Fundacao de Amparo a Ciencia e Tecnologia do Estado de Pernambuco) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.366; 2011 IF: 2.255 |
Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:89716 |
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236 |
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