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Author Chaves, A.; Sousa, G.O.; Khaliji, K.; da Costa, D.R.; Farias, G.A.; Low, T.
Title Signatures of subband excitons in few-layer black phosphorus Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume (up) 103 Issue 16 Pages 165428
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Recent experimental measurements of light absorption in few-layer black phosphorus (BP) revealed a series of high and sharp peaks, interspersed by pairs of lower and broader features. Here, we propose a theoretical model for these excitonic states in few-layer BP within a continuum approach for the in-plane degrees of freedom and a tight-binding approximation that accounts for interlayer couplings. This yields excitonic transitions between different combinations of the subbands created by the coupled BP layers, which leads to a series of high and low oscillator strength excitonic states, consistent with the experimentally observed bright and dark exciton peaks, respectively. The main characteristics of such subband exciton states, as well as the possibility to control their energies and oscillator strengths via applied electric and magnetic fields, are discussed, towards a full understanding of the excitonic spectrum of few-layer BP and its tunability.
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Language Wos 000647175200002 Publication Date 2021-04-28
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:178384 Serial 8523
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Author Christis, M.; Geerken, T.; Vercalsteren, A.; Vrancken, K.C.M.
Title Value in sustainable materials management strategies for open economies case of Flanders (Belgium) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Resources, conservation and recycling Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 103 Issue Pages 110-124
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) strategies, such as reuse, recycling and energy recovery aim, to capture more of the embedded resource or material value in products and waste streams. Reuse, recycling and energy recovery are existing activities in every society but they are poorly reflected in official statistics. Reaching higher levels of reuse, recycling and energy recovery may provide economic and environmental opportunities (i.e., in terms of GDP, jobs, reduced impacts), but not all options will have a net win-win-win property in practice, as they reduce the need for producing new commodities. In open economies, many primary resources, components and products are imported from abroad, and many goods produced are exported abroad. This paper describes a top-down methodology for estimating the substitution potential of intensifying specific SMM-strategies and material efficiency strategies. We combined both regional and multi-regional EE-IO (environmentally extended input-output) models to link industrial sectors to SMM-strategies. Our method enables us to compare the different SMM and material efficiency strategies in terms of the maximum available budgets for reaching them on a break even basis, maximum savings in global warming emissions and substituted employment effects, both through a regional and global perspective. We add a case on Flanders (Northern region in Belgium) to illustrate the methodology. Flanders is currently developing a policy for SMM. Selecting new regional actions for a Sustainable Materials Management policy can benefit from a good understanding of the international entangled value chains. It is important to understand how much of the chain is within reach of domestic policies and also to assess the consequences in terms of potential winners and losers, regarding GDP, jobs and environmental impacts, both domestically and abroad. We illustrated the potential outcomes for Flanders from four generic SMM-strategies: energy recovery, food waste prevention, recycling and reuse. From a strict regional self-interest perspective, it is preferable to substitute foreign value chains with local economic activities. Reuse creates by far the largest budget for new activities to realize the strategy (31.2% of Flemish GDP compared to 8.3% for food waste prevention, 6.2% for energy recovery and 4.2% for recycling). All four strategies have similar and significant potentials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, food waste prevention and reuse have higher potentials to reduce Flemish territorial GHG-emissions. From a pure Flemish employment perspective, the energy recovery and recycling strategies could replace the fewest Flemish jobs, and from a global perspective, all strategies most likely imply losses of jobs abroad. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000362618600011 Publication Date 2015-08-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-3449 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:128777 Serial 8732
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Author van Duijn, F.; Osca, J.; Sorée, B.
Title Skyrmion elongation, duplication, and rotation by spin-transfer torque under spatially varying spin current Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume (up) 104 Issue 9 Pages 094426
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The effect of the spatially varying spin current on a skyrmion is numerically investigated. It is shown that an inhomogeneous current density induces an elongation of the skyrmion. This elongation can be controlled using current pulses of different strength and duration. Long current pulses lead to a splitting that forms two replicas of the initial skyrmion while for short pulses the elongated skyrmion relaxes back to its initial circular state through rotation in the MHz-GHz frequency range. The frequency is dependent on the strength of the damping coefficient.
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Language Wos 000704236000002 Publication Date 2021-09-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:182467 Serial 7018
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Author Potgieter, J.H.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Van Grieken, R.
Title A case study of high-temperature corrosion in rotary cement kilns Type A1 Journal article
Year 2004 Publication Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 104 Issue Pages 603-606
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000226560900008 Publication Date
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ISSN 0038-223x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:50187 Serial 7581
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Author Vallicrosa, H.; Lugli, L.F.; Fuchslueger, L.; Sardans, J.; Ramirez-Rojas, I.; Verbruggen, E.; Grau, O.; Brechet, L.; Peguero, G.; Van Langenhove, L.; Verryckt, L.T.; Terrer, C.; Llusia, J.; Ogaya, R.; Marquez, L.; Roc-Fernandez, P.; Janssens, I.; Penuelas, J.
Title Phosphorus scarcity contributes to nitrogen limitation in lowland tropical rainforests Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Ecology Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 104 Issue 6 Pages e4049-12
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change
Abstract There is increasing evidence to suggest that soil nutrient availability can limit the carbon sink capacity of forests, a particularly relevant issue considering today's changing climate. This question is especially important in the tropics, where most part of the Earth's plant biomass is stored. To assess whether tropical forest growth is limited by soil nutrients and to explore N and P limitations, we analyzed stem growth and foliar elemental composition of the five stem widest trees per plot at two sites in French Guiana after 3 years of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and N + P addition. We also compared the results between potential N-fixer and non-N-fixer species. We found a positive effect of N fertilization on stem growth and foliar N, as well as a positive effect of P fertilization on stem growth, foliar N, and foliar P. Potential N-fixing species had greater stem growth, greater foliar N, and greater foliar P concentrations than non-N-fixers. In terms of growth, there was a negative interaction between N-fixer status, N + P, and P fertilization, but no interaction with N fertilization. Because N-fixing plants do not show to be completely N saturated, we do not anticipate N providing from N-fixing plants would supply non-N-fixers. Although the soil-age hypothesis only anticipates P limitation in highly weathered systems, our results for stem growth and foliar elemental composition indicate the existence of considerable N and P co-limitation, which is alleviated in N-fixing plants. The evidence suggests that certain mechanisms invest in N to obtain the scarce P through soil phosphatases, which potentially contributes to the N limitation detected by this study.
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Language Wos 000977760600001 Publication Date 2023-04-11
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ISSN 0012-9658; 1939-9170 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 4.8 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.8; 2023 IF: 4.809
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196804 Serial 9218
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Author Cunha, S.M.; da Costa, D.R.; Pereira, J.M., Jr.; Costa Filho, R.N.; Van Duppen, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Tunneling properties in α-T₃ lattices : effects of symmetry-breaking terms Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume (up) 105 Issue 16 Pages 165402-165414
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The alpha-T3 lattice model interpolates a honeycomb (graphene-like) lattice and a T3 (also known as dice) lattice via the parameter alpha. These lattices are made up of three atoms per unit cell. This gives rise to an additional dispersionless flat band touching the conduction and valence bands. Electrons in this model are analogous to Dirac fermions with an enlarged pseudospin, which provides unusual tunneling features like omnidirectional Klein tunneling, also called super-Klein tunneling (SKT). However, it is unknown how small deviations in the equivalence between the atomic sites, i.e., variations in the alpha parameter, and the number of tunnel barriers changes the transmission properties. Moreover, it is interesting to learn how tunneling occurs through regions where the energy spectrum changes from linear with a middle flat band to a hyperbolic dispersion. In this paper we investigate these properties, its dependence on the number of square barriers and the alpha parameter for either gapped and gapless cases. Furthermore, we compare these results to the case where electrons tunnel from a region with linear dispersion to a region with a bandgap. In the latter case, contrary to tunneling through a potential barrier, the SKT is no longer observed. Finally, we find specific cases where transmission is allowed due to a symmetry breaking of sublattice equivalence.
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Language Wos 000805195200001 Publication Date 2022-04-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:188614 Serial 7222
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Author Osán, J.; Alföldy, B.; Kurunczi, S.; Török, S.; Bozó, L.; Worobiec, A.; Injuk, J.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Characterization of atmospheric aerosol particles over Lake Balaton, Hungary, using X-ray emission methods Type A3 Journal article
Year 2001 Publication Idöjárás: quarterly journal of the Hungarian Meteorological Service Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 105 Issue 3 Pages 145-156
Keywords A3 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:36090 Serial 7618
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Author Gurel, T.; Altunay, Y.A.; Bulut, P.; Yildirim, S.; Sevik, C.
Title Comprehensive investigation of the extremely low lattice thermal conductivity and thermoelectric properties of BaIn₂Te₄ Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume (up) 106 Issue 19 Pages 195204-195210
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Recently, an extremely low lattice thermal conductivity value has been reported for the alkali-based telluride material BaIn2Te4. The value is comparable with low-thermal conductivity metal chalcogenides, and the glass limit is highly intriguing. Therefore, to shed light on this issue, we performed first-principles phonon thermal transport calculations. We predicted highly anisotropic lattice thermal conductivity along different directions via the solution of the linearized phonon Boltzmann transport equation. More importantly, we determined several different factors as the main sources of the predicted ultralow lattice thermal conductivity of this crystal, such as the strong interactions between low-frequency optical phonons and acoustic phonons, small phonon group velocities, and lattice anharmonicity indicated by large negative mode Gruneisen parameters. Along with thermal transport calculations, we also investigated the electronic transport properties by accurately calculating the scattering mechanisms, namely the acoustic deformation potential, ionized impurity, and polar optical scatterings. The inclusion of spin-orbit coupling (SOC) for electronic structure is found to strongly affect the p-type Seebeck coefficients. Finally, we calculated the thermoelectric properties accurately, and the optimal ZT value of p-type doping, which originated from high Seebeck coefficients, was predicted to exceed unity after 700 K and have a direction averaged value of 1.63 (1.76 in the y-direction) at 1000 K around 2 x 1020 cm-3 hole concentration. For n-type doping, a ZT around 3.2 x 1019 cm-3 concentration was predicted to be a direction-averaged value of 1.40 (1.76 in the z-direction) at 1000 K, mostly originating from its high electron mobility. With the experimental evidence of high thermal stability, we showed that the BaIn2Te4 compound has the potential to be a promising mid- to high-temperature thermoelectric material for both p-type and n-type systems with appropriate doping.
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Language Wos 000918954800001 Publication Date 2022-11-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:194384 Serial 7290
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Author Pascucci, F.; Conti, S.; Neilson, D.; Tempère, J.; Perali, A.
Title Josephson effect as a signature of electron-hole superfluidity in bilayers of van der Waals heterostructures Type A1 Journal article
Year 2022 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume (up) 106 Issue 22 Pages L220503-6
Keywords A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate a Josephson junction in an electron-hole superfluid in a double-layer transition metal dichalco-genide heterostructure. The observation of a critical tunneling current is a clear signature of superfluidity. In addition, we find the BCS-BEC crossover physics in the narrow barrier region controls the critical current across the entire system. The corresponding critical velocity, which is measurable in this system, has a maximum when the excitations pass from bosonic to fermionic. Remarkably, this occurs for the density at the boundary of the BEC to BCS-BEC crossover regime determined from the condensate fraction. This provides, in a semiconductor system, an experimental way to determine the position of this boundary.
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Language Wos 000903924400007 Publication Date
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:193402 Serial 7316
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Author Dinger, J.; Friedrich, T.; Reimann, T.; Toepfer, J.
Title NiMn₂O₄ revisited : temperature-dependent cation distribution from in situ neutron diffraction and thermopower studies Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Journal of the American Ceramic Society Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 106 Issue 3 Pages 1834-1847
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The cation distribution of the negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor spinel NiMn2O4 was studied in the temperature range from 55 to 900 degrees C, using a combined in situ neutron diffraction and thermopower study. Rietveld refinements of in situ neutron diffraction data reveal a temperature dependence of the degree of inversion with an inversion parameter of 0.70(1) at 900 degrees C and 0.87(1) at 55 degrees C. Thermopower measurements were evaluated using a modified Heikes formula, and the [Mn4+]/[Mn3+] ratio on octahedral sites of the spinel structure was calculated considering spin and orbital degeneracy. The inversion degree and disproportionation parameter, determined independently as function of temperature, were used to calculate the cation distribution of NiMn2O4 in the whole temperature range. At high temperature, within the stability range of the spinel, the cation distribution is characterized by a moderate degree of inversion with a concentration of NiB2+${\mathrm{Ni}}\mathrm{B}<
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Language Wos 000880360600001 Publication Date 2022-10-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0002-7820 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.9 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.9; 2023 IF: 2.841
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:192087 Serial 7326
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Author Cadorim, L.R.; de Toledo, L.V.; Ortiz, W.A.; Berger, J.; Sardella, E.
Title Closed vortex state in three-dimensional mesoscopic superconducting films under an applied transport current Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B
Volume (up) 107 Issue 9 Pages 094515-94518
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract By using the full 3D generalized time-dependent Ginzbug-Landau equation, we study a long superconducting film of finite width and thickness under an applied transport current. We show that, for sufficiently large thickness, the vortices and the antivortices become curved before they annihilate each other. As they approach the center of the sample, their ends combine, producing a single closed vortex. We also determine the critical values of the thickness for which the closed vortex sets in for different values of the Ginzburg-Ladau parameter. Finally, we propose a model of how to detect a closed vortex experimentally.
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Language Wos 000957055800002 Publication Date 2023-03-20
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196079 Serial 7673
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Author Zuniga-Puelles, E.; Levytskyi, V.; Özden, A.; Guerel, T.; Bulut, N.; Himcinschi, C.; Sevik, C.; Kortus, J.; Gumeniuk, R.
Title Thermoelectric properties and scattering mechanisms in natural PbS Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 107 Issue 19 Pages 195203-195215
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract X-ray diffraction and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopic analyses showed a natural galena (PbS) crystal from Freiberg in Saxony (Germany) to be a single phase specimen [rock salt (NaCl) structure type, space group Fm3m, a = 5.932(1) angstrom] with stoichiometric composition and an enhanced dislocation density (8 approximate to 1011 cm-2). The latter parameter leads to an increase of the electrical resistivity in the high-temperature regime, as well as to the appearance of phonon resonance with a characteristic frequency coPR = 3.8(1) THz. Being in the same range (i.e., 3-5.5 THz) with the sulfur optical modes of highest group velocities, it results in a drastic reduction (by similar to 75%) of thermal conductivity (K) at lower temperatures (i.e., < 100 K), as well as in the appearance of a characteristic minimum in K at T approximate to 30 K. Furthermore, the studied galena is characterized by phonon-drag behavior and by temperature dependent switch of the charge carrier scattering mechanism regime (i.e., scattering on dislocations for T < 100 K, on acoustic phonons for 100 K < T < 170 K and on both acoustic and optical phonons for 170 K < T < 300 K). The combined theoretical calculation and optical spectroscopic study confirm this mineral to be a direct gap degenerate semiconductor. The possible origins of the second-order Raman spectrum are discussed.
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Language Wos 001009980400008 Publication Date 2023-05-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:197808 Serial 8943
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Author Linard, F.J.A.; Moura, V.N.; Covaci, L.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A.
Title Wave-packet scattering at a normal-superconductor interface in two-dimensional materials : a generalized theoretical approach Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 107 Issue 16 Pages 165306-165309
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A wave-packet time evolution method, based on the split-operator technique, is developed to investigate the scattering of quasiparticles at a normal-superconductor interface of arbitrary profile and shape. As a practical application, we consider a system where low-energy electrons can be described as Dirac particles, which is the case for most two-dimensional materials, such as graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenides. However, the method is easily adapted for other cases such as electrons in few-layer black phosphorus or any Schrodinger quasiparticles within the effective mass approximation in semiconductors. We employ the method to revisit Andreev reflection in mono-, bi-, and trilayer graphene, where specular-and retro-reflection cases are observed for electrons scattered by a steplike superconducting region. The effect of opening a zero-gap channel across the superconducting region on the electron and hole scattering is also addressed, as an example of the versatility of the technique proposed here.
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Language Wos 000974675700006 Publication Date 2023-04-14
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:196709 Serial 8954
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Author Serneels, S.; Faber, K.; Verdonck, T.; van Espen, P.J.
Title Case specific prediction intervals for tri-PLS1 : the full local linearisation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2011 Publication Chemometrics and intelligent laboratory systems Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 108 Issue 2 Pages 93-99
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A new method to estimate case specific prediction uncertainty for univariate trilinear partial least squares (tri-PLS1) regression is introduced. This method is, from a theoretical point of view, the most exact finite sample approximation to true prediction uncertainty that has been reported up till now. Using the new method, different error sources can be propagated, which is an advantage that cannot be offered by data driven approaches such as the bootstrap. In a concise example, it is illustrated how the method can be applied. In the Appendix, efficient algorithms are presented to compute the estimates required.
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Language Wos 000295310000002 Publication Date 2011-05-12
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ISSN 0169-7439; 1873-3239 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:92788 Serial 7580
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Author Jabłoński, M.B.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Darchuk, L.; Turzańska, K.; Gorzelak, M.; Kuduk, R.; Dorriné, W.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Microchemical investigation of bone derived from mice treated with strontium in different chemical forms using scanning electron microscopy and micro-Raman spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Microchemical journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 108 Issue Pages 168-173
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract We used SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectroscopy to investigate the chemical changes (both on the level of elementary and molecular composition) of mice bones when strontium is incorporated in their microstructure after being administered in the form of two salts: chloride and ranelate. Strontium accumulated mainly in vicinity of bone edges, both cortical and close to bone marrow. The distribution of other elements comprising bone samples (Ca, P, Mg, K etc.) was also determined by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). The area adjacent to a cortical bone edge with accumulated strontium has presented modified Raman spectral profiles. Besides most of the Raman bands typical for both mineral (hydroxyapatite with carbonate substitution type B) and organic phases of a bone, we observed a Raman band at 811 cm− 1. It was detected regularly in the sample with high strontium concentration.
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Language Wos 000316427100027 Publication Date 2012-10-25
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ISSN 0026-265x; 0026-265x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:107882 Serial 8246
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Author Van Grieken, R.; Van 't dack, L.; Costa Dantas, C.; Da Silveira Dantas, H.
Title Soil analysis by thin-film energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence Type A1 Journal article
Year 1979 Publication Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 108 Issue Pages 93-101
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence is advantageous for trace analysis of soils present as thin films. A target thickness of about 2 mg cm-2 provides a compromise between optimal sensitivity and minimal absorption effect or optimal accuracy. Sample preparation involves only suspending the finely ground soil in water and drying this suspension on a thin mylar foil glued on a ring that fits into the x.r.f. spectrometer. The effective sample weight present in the exciting beam area is computed from the scatter peaks, a method that cancels out target heterogeneity problems. High accuracy is demonstrated for many elements in reference soil and rock materials; a precision around 5% and a detection limit around 10 ppm can be achieved. As an illustration, results for 16 trace elements and preliminary interpretation are given for a series of pedologically important soil samples from Brasil.
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Language Wos A1979HL44100012 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0003-2670; 1873-4324 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111402 Serial 8549
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Author Bekaert, J.
Title Phonon-mediated superconductivity in ternary silicides X₄ CoSi (X = Nb, Ta) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 108 Issue 13 Pages 134504-134507
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The superconducting properties of two recently synthesized ternary silicides with unit formula X<sub>4</sub>CoSi (X = Nb, Ta) are investigated through ab initio calculations combined with Eliashberg theory. Interestingly, their crystal structure comprises interlocking honeycomb networks of Nb/Ta atoms. Nb<sub>4</sub>CoSi is found to harbor better conditions for phonon-mediated superconductivity, as it possesses a higher density of states at the Fermi level, fostering stronger electron-phonon coupling. The superconducting critical temperatures (T<sub>c</sub>) follow the same trend, with Nb<sub>4</sub>CoSi having a twice higher value than Ta<sub>4</sub>CoSi. Furthermore, the calculated T<sub>c</sub> values (5.9 K vs 3.1 K) agree excellently with the experimentally obtained ones, establishing superconductivity in this new materials class as mediated by the electron-phonon coupling. Furthermore, my calculations show that the superconducting properties of these compounds do not simply correlate with the parameters of their honeycomb networks, contrary to proposals raised in the literature. Rather, their complete fermiology and phonon spectrum should be taken into account in order to explain their respective superconducting properties.
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Language Wos 001140080300003 Publication Date 2023-10-17
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:201445 Serial 9071
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Author Santos-Castro, G.; Pandey, T.; Bruno, C.H.V.; Santos Caetano, E.W.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A.; Freire, V.N.
Title Silicon and germanium adamantane and diamantane monolayers as two-dimensional anisotropic direct-gap semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2023 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 108 Issue 3 Pages 035302-35310
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Structural and electronic properties of silicon and germanium monolayers with two different diamondoid crystal structures are detailed ab initio. Our results show that, despite Si and Ge being well-known indirect gap semiconductors in their bulk form, their adamantane and diamantane monolayers can exhibit optically active direct gap in the visible frequency range, with highly anisotropic effective masses, depending on the monolayer crystal structure. Moreover, we reveal that gaps in these materials are highly tunable with applied strain. These stable monolayer forms of Si and Ge are therefore expected to help bridging the gap between the fast growing area of opto-electronics in two-dimensional materials and the established silicon-based technologies.
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Language Wos 001074455300012 Publication Date 2023-07-05
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200348 Serial 9089
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Author Janssens, K.; Vekemans, B.; Adams, F.; van Espen, P.; Mutsaers, P.
Title Accurate evaluation of \mu-PIXE and \mu-XRF spectral data through iterative least squares fitting Type A1 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms T2 – 7th International Conference on Particle Induced X-ray Emission and Its Analytical Applications, MAY 26-30, 1995, Abano Terme, Italy Abbreviated Journal 7th International Conference on Particle Induced X-ray Emission and Its Analytical Applications, MAY
Volume (up) 109 Issue Pages 179-185
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
Abstract The integration of the nonlinear least squares X-ray spectrum evaluation progam AXIL. into a mu-PIXE and a mu-XRF setup is discussed. The use of the software when procesing data sets derived from biological and geological samples is described.
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Language Wos A1996UV44400035 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:95887 Serial 5457
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Author Admasu, W.F.; Van Passel, S.; Nyssen, J.; Minale, A.S.; Tsegaye, E.A.
Title Eliciting farmers' preferences and willingness to pay for land use attributes in Northwest Ethiopia : a discrete choice experiment study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2021 Publication Land Use Policy Abbreviated Journal Land Use Policy
Volume (up) 109 Issue Pages
Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract This study investigates farmers' preferences and willingness to pay for cropland attributes in Bahir Dar, north-west Ethiopia. A choice experiment is used to elicit farmers' preferences between different land use attributes, including a monetary attribute. The study was conducted in the croplands that are threatened by land expro-priation for urban expansion. A survey was undertaken with 144 farmers in four rural kebeles surrounding the city (Addis Alem, Weramit, Wereb and Zenzelima). In the survey, respondents were provided with hypothetical land purchasing decisions, with three alternatives (i.e., two hypothetical parcels and an opt-out option). A choice experiment was undertaken to measure farmers' interest in different types of croplands, which varies with respect to irrigability, number of trees per ha, soil erosion resistance and water holding capacity of the cropland. Estimation of two mixed logit models was carried out. The estimation results show that, although the farmers did not show strong preferences for each attribute of the cropland, many farmers in the area showed interest in the proposed alternative croplands. Farmers show more interest for the land that is irrigable, gentle slope and with medium water holding capacity. The results also indicate that farmers assign highest marginal willingness to pay (MWTP) (79.01 ETB per square meter) for irrigated land, followed by medium water holding capacity with MWTP of 52.13 ETB per square meter. We believe that the results of this study would help land use policy and decision makers in the study area to consider the various attributes of cropland in land use planning, including land expropriation programs, which assures the sustainability of ecosystem services.
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Language Wos 000702844000009 Publication Date 2021-07-02
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0264-8377 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.089 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.089
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:182489 Serial 6921
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Author Roefs, I.; Meulman, B.; Vreeburg, J.H.G.; Spiller, M.
Title Centralised, decentralised or hybrid sanitation systems? Economic evaluation under urban development uncertainty and phased expansion Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Water research Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 109 Issue Pages 274-286
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Sanitation systems are built to be robust, that is, they are dimensioned to cope with population growth and other variability that occurs throughout their lifetime. It was recently shown that building sanitation systems in phases is more cost effective than one robust design. This phasing can take place by building small autonomous decentralised units that operate closer to the actual demand. Research has shown that variability and uncertainty in urban development does affect the cost effectiveness of this approach. Previous studies do not, however, consider the entire sanitation system from collection to treatment. The aim of this study is to assess the economic performance of three sanitation systems with different scales and systems characteristics under a variety of urban development pathways. Three systems are studied: (I) a centralised conventional activated sludge treatment, (II) a community on site source separation grey water and black water treatment and (III) a hybrid with grey water treatment at neighbourhood scale and black water treatment off site. A modelling approach is taken that combines a simulation of greenfield urban growth, a model of the wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure design properties and a model that translates design parameters into discounted asset lifetime costs. Monte Carlo simulations are used to evaluate the economic performance under uncertain development trends. Results show that the conventional system outperforms both of the other systems when total discounted lifetime costs are assessed, because it benefits from economies of scale. However, when population growth is lower than expected, the source-separated system is more cost effective, because of reduced idle capacity. The hybrid system is not competitive under any circumstance due to the costly double piping and treatment. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000392788900028 Publication Date 2016-11-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0043-1354; 1879-2448 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:143853 Serial 7587
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Author Pascucci, F.; Conti, S.; Perali, A.; Tempère, J.; Neilson, D.
Title Effects of intralayer correlations on electron-hole double-layer superfluidity Type A1 Journal article
Year 2024 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 109 Issue 9 Pages 094512-94515
Keywords A1 Journal article; Theory of quantum systems and complex systems; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We investigate the intralayer correlations acting within the layers in a superfluid system of electron -hole spatially separated layers. In this system, superfluidity is predicted to be almost exclusively confined to the Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) and crossover regimes where the electron -hole pairs are well localized. In this case, Hartree-Fock is an excellent approximation for the intralayer correlations. We find in the BEC regime that the effect of the intralayer correlations on superfluid properties is negligible but in the BCS-BEC crossover regime the superfluid gap is significantly weakened by the intralayer correlations. This is caused by the intralayer correlations boosting the number of low -energy particle -hole excitations that drive the screening. We further find that the intralayer correlations suppress the predicted phenomenon in which the average pair size passes through a minimum as the crossover regime is traversed.
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Language Wos 001199662600001 Publication Date 2024-03-18
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2469-9969; 2469-9950 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 3.7 Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.7; 2024 IF: 3.836
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205476 Serial 9145
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Author Wouters, L.; Michaud, D.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Computer aided processing of laser microprobe mass spectra Type A1 Journal article
Year 1993 Publication Microchimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 110 Issue Pages 31-40
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1993KU57100004 Publication Date 2005-02-26
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ISSN 0026-3672; 1436-5073 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:6240 Serial 7720
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Author Smits, J.; Nelissen, J.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Comparison of preconcentration procedures for trace metals in natural waters Type A1 Journal article
Year 1979 Publication Analytica chimica acta Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 111 Issue Pages 215-226
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The relative merits of eight procedures for preconcentrations of trace metal ions from natural water samples and synthetic solutions are evaluated. Spikes (100 μg l−1 ) of Mn, Co, Zn, Eu, Cs and Ba and the corresponding radioactive tracers were added to batches of drinking water, estuarine water, sea water, ground water, twice-distilled water and ahumic material solution. After equilibration for 25 months, the following techniques were applied: passage through columns of Dowex Al chelating resin and ofsilylated silica gel, filtration through laminate membrane filters and chelating diethylenetriamine cellulose filters, precipitation with sodium diethyldithiocarbamate and l-(2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol, extraction with ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate, and chelation by 8-quinolinol (oxine) followed by adsorption on activated carbon. The quantitative characteristics of these techniques and the influence of the water matrix effects are discussed, as well as the applicability for x-ray fluorescence analysis.
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Language Wos A1979HX09300018 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2670; 1873-4324 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:116369 Serial 7695
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Author Duflou, R.; Ciubotaru, F.; Vaysset, A.; Heyns, M.; Sorée, B.; Radu, I.P.; Adelmann, C.
Title Micromagnetic simulations of magnetoelastic spin wave excitation in scaled magnetic waveguides Type A1 Journal article
Year 2017 Publication Applied physics letters Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 111 Issue 19 Pages 192411
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We study the excitation of spin waves in scaled magnetic waveguides using the magnetoelastic effect. In uniformly magnetized systems, normal strains parallel or perpendicular to the magnetization direction do not lead to spin wave excitation since the magnetoelastic torque is zero. Using micromagnetic simulations, we show that the nonuniformity of the magnetization in submicron waveguides due to the effect of the demagnetizing field leads to the excitation of spin waves for oscillating normal strains both parallel and perpendicular to the magnetization. The excitation by biaxial normal in-plane strain was found to be much more efficient than that by uniaxial normal out-of-plane strain. For narrow waveguides with a width of 200 nm, the excitation efficiency of biaxial normal in-plane strain was comparable to that of shear strain. Published by AIP Publishing.
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Language Wos 000414975500027 Publication Date 2017-11-10
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-6951; 1077-3118 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:152599 Serial 8247
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Author Frangis, N.; Nejim, A.; Hemment, P.L.F.; Stoemenos, J.; van Landuyt, J.
Title Ion beam synthesis of β-SiC at 9500C and structural characterization Type A3 Journal article
Year 1996 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) B112 Issue Pages 325-329
Keywords A3 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00
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ISSN 0167-5087 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15454 Serial 1740
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Author Jacquet, S.H.M.; Henjes, J.; Dehairs, F.; Worobiec, A.; Savoye, N.; Cardinal, D.
Title Particulate ba-barite and acantharians in the Southern Ocean during the European iron fertilization experiment (EIFEX) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2007 Publication Journal of geophysical research: G: biogeosciences Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 112 Issue 4 Pages 04006,1-11
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000250522300001 Publication Date 2007-10-22
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:66683 Serial 8359
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Author Li, T.; Piltz, B.; Podola, B.; Dron, A.; de Beer, D.; Melkonian, M.
Title Microscale profiling of photosynthesis-related variables in a highly productive biofilm photobioreactor Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Biotechnology and bioengineering Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 113 Issue 5 Pages 1046-1055
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract In the present study depth profiles of light, oxygen, pH and photosynthetic performance in an artificial biofilm of the green alga Halochlorella rubescens in a porous substrate photobioreactor (PSBR) were recorded with microsensors. Biofilms were exposed to different light intensities (50-1,000mol photons m(-2) s(-1)) and CO2 levels (0.04-5% v/v in air). The distribution of photosynthetically active radiation showed almost identical trends for different surface irradiances, namely: a relatively fast drop to a depth of about 250 mu m, (to 5% of the incident), followed by a slower decrease. Light penetrated into the biofilm deeper than the Lambert-Beer Law predicted, which may be attributed to forward scattering of light, thus improving the overall light availability. Oxygen concentration profiles showed maxima at a depth between 50 and 150m, depending on the incident light intensity. A very fast gas exchange was observed at the biofilm surface. The highest oxygen concentration of 3.2mM was measured with 1,000mol photons m(-2) s(-1) and 5% supplementary CO2. Photosynthetic productivity increased with light intensity and/or CO2 concentration and was always highest at the biofilm surface; the stimulating effect of elevated CO2 concentration in the gas phase on photosynthesis was enhanced by higher light intensities. The dissolved inorganic carbon concentration profiles suggest that the availability of the dissolved free CO2 has the strongest impact on photosynthetic productivity. The results suggest that dark respiration could explain previously observed decrease in growth rate over cultivation time in this type of PSBR. Our results represent a basis for understanding the complex dynamics of environmental variables and metabolic processes in artificial phototrophic biofilms exposed to a gas phase and can be used to improve the design and operational parameters of PSBRs. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2016;113: 1046-1055. (c) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Language Wos 000373476700013 Publication Date 2015-10-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0006-3592 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:133255 Serial 8248
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Author Ravindra, K.; Wauters, E.; Tyagi, S.K.; Mor, S.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Assessment of air quality after the implementation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as fuel in public transport in Delhi, India Type A1 Journal article
Year 2006 Publication Environmental monitoring and assessment Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 115 Issue Pages 405-417
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos 000238973500023 Publication Date 2006-04-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1420-2026; 1573-2967 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:58856 Serial 7501
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Author Coppens, J.; Meers, E.; Boon, N.; Buysse, J.; Vlaeminck, S.E.
Title Follow the N and P road : high-resolution nutrient flow analysis of the Flanders region as precursor for sustainable resource management Type A1 Journal article
Year 2016 Publication Resources, conservation and recycling Abbreviated Journal
Volume (up) 115 Issue Pages 9-21
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Resource-efficient nutrient management is key to secure food production in the context of a growing global population, rising resource scarcity and increasing pressure on the environment. To map the potential towards increasing nutrient use efficiencies and reduce environmental losses, a high-resolution insight of the nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) nutrient streams is pivotal. In this study, a substance flow analysis for N and P is presented for the nutrient intensive region of Flanders (6,211,065 inhabitants) in Belgium for the year 2009. A set of 160 nutrient fluxes was quantified throughout 21 economic and environmental compartments, with a particular focus on 10 waste management processes. A total nutrient load of 20 kg N cap(-1) yr(-1) (ca. 73% to the air and 28% to surface waters) and 0.53 kg P cap(-1) yr(-1) (to surface waters) is emitted to the environment; with crop and livestock production as the main contributors (49% of N and 36% of P). The food supply chain revealed a fertilizer-to-consumer efficiency of 14% for N as well as for P, with important losses embedded in waste streams such as excess manure. Advanced manure and waste processing facilities nevertheless offer the opportunity for enhanced nutrient recycling to increase the nutrient use efficiencies and reduce the dependency of inorganic fertilizers. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000384852500002 Publication Date 2016-08-30
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0921-3449 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:137229 Serial 7977
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