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Author | Lobovikov-Katz, A.; Moropoulou, A.; Konstanti, A.; Ortiz Calderon, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Worth, S.; Cassar, J.A.; De Angelis, R.; Biscontin, G.; Izzo, F.C. | ||||
Title | Tangible versus intangible in e-learning on cultural heritage : from online learning to on-site study of historic sites | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Lecture notes in computer science T2 – 5th EuroMed International Conference, NOV 03-08, 2014, Amathus, CYPRUS | Abbreviated Journal | |
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8740 | Issue | Pages | 819-828 | |
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Documentation and information; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | The revolutionary development in digital theory and technology calls for non-trivial decisions in bridging between the virtual and real worlds. The field of conservation of cultural heritage thus provides various challenges, especially with regards to learning, study and investigation of tangible heritage through applications of intangible ICT technologies. This paper examines the interaction between e-learning, and the actual on-site learning and study of historic buildings and sites, with an emphasis on their visual characteristics. In this context, the paper presents some aspects of application of a methodology which allows basic documentation, monitoring and primary analysis of data on cultural (built) heritage sites by general public through educational process enabled by an e-learning platform. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000354774500084 | Publication Date | 2014-11-14 | |
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ISSN | 978-3-319-13694-3; 978-3-319-13695-0; 978-3-319-13694-3; 0302-9743; 1611-3349 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:126395 | Serial | 8641 | ||
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Author | Shi, P.; Chen, L.; Quinn, B.K.; Yu, K.; Miao, Q.; Guo, X.; Lian, M.; Gielis, J.; Niklas, K.J. | ||||
Title | A simple way to calculate the volume and surface area of avian eggs | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | |
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1524 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 118-131 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Egg geometry can be described using Preston's equation, which has seldom been used to calculate egg volume (V) and surface area (S) to explore S versus V scaling relationships. Herein, we provide an explicit re-expression of Preston's equation (designated as EPE) to calculate V and S, assuming that an egg is a solid of revolution. The side (longitudinal) profiles of 2221 eggs of six avian species were digitized, and the EPE was used to describe each egg profile. The volumes of 486 eggs from two avian species predicted by the EPE were compared with those obtained using water displacement in graduated cylinders. There was no significant difference in V using the two methods, which verified the utility of the EPE and the hypothesis that eggs are solids of revolution. The data also indicated that V is proportional to the product of egg length (L) and maximum width (W) squared. A 2/3-power scaling relationship between S and V for each species was observed, that is, S is proportional to (LW2)(2/3). These results can be extended to describe the shapes of the eggs of other species to study the evolution of avian (and perhaps reptilian) eggs. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000975679400001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-28 | |
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ISSN | 0077-8923; 1749-6632 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.2 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.2; 2023 IF: 4.706 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196724 | Serial | 8827 | ||
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Author | Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Quinn, B.K.; Niklas, K.J.; Ratkowsky, D.A.; Schrader, J.; Ruan, H.; Wang, L.; Niinemets, Ü.; Niinennets, U. | ||||
Title | ‘biogeom’ : an R package for simulating and fitting natural shapes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Ann Ny Acad Sci |
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1516 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 123-134 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Many natural objects exhibit radial or axial symmetry in a single plane. However, a universal tool for simulating and fitting the shapes of such objects is lacking. Herein, we present an R package called 'biogeom' that simulates and fits many shapes found in nature. The package incorporates novel universal parametric equations that generate the profiles of bird eggs, flowers, linear and lanceolate leaves, seeds, starfish, and tree-rings, and three growth-rate equations that generate the profiles of ovate leaves and the ontogenetic growth curves of animals and plants. 'biogeom' includes several empirical datasets comprising the boundary coordinates of bird eggs, fruits, lanceolate and ovate leaves, tree rings, seeds, and sea stars. The package can also be applied to other kinds of natural shapes similar to those in the datasets. In addition, the package includes sigmoid curves derived from the three growth-rate equations, which can be used to model animal and plant growth trajectories and predict the times associated with maximum growth rate. 'biogeom' can quantify the intra- or interspecific similarity of natural outlines, and it provides quantitative information of shape and ontogenetic modification of shape with important ecological and evolutionary implications for the growth and form of the living world. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000829772300001 | Publication Date | 2022-07-26 | |
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ISSN | 0077-8923; 1749-6632 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.2 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.2 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:189314 | Serial | 7131 | ||
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Author | Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Niklas, K.J. | ||||
Title | Comparison of a universal (but complex) model for avian egg shape with a simpler model | Type | Editorial | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Ann Ny Acad Sci |
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1514 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 34-42 |
Keywords | Editorial; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Recently, a universal equation by Narushin, Romanov, and Griffin (hereafter, the NRGE) was proposed to describe the shape of avian eggs. While NRGE can simulate the shape of spherical, ellipsoidal, ovoidal, and pyriform eggs, its predictions were not tested against actual data. Here, we tested the validity of the NRGE by fitting actual data of egg shapes and compared this with the predictions of our simpler model for egg shape (hereafter, the SGE). The eggs of nine bird species were sampled for this purpose. NRGE was found to fit the empirical data of egg shape well, but it did not define the egg length axis (i.e., the rotational symmetric axis), which significantly affected the prediction accuracy. The egg length axis under the NRGE is defined as the maximum distance between two points on the scanned perimeter of the egg's shape. In contrast, the SGE fitted the empirical data better, and had a smaller root-mean-square error than the NRGE for each of the nine eggs. Based on its mathematical simplicity and goodness-of-fit, the SGE appears to be a reliable and useful model for describing egg shape. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000803394100001 | Publication Date | 2022-06-01 | |
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ISSN | 0077-8923; 1749-6632 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.2 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.2 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:188470 | Serial | 7139 | ||
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Author | Reynaert, S.; D’Hose, T.; de Boeck, H.J.; Laorden, D.; Dult, L.; Verbruggen, E.; Nijs, I. | ||||
Title | Can permanent grassland soils with elevated organic carbon buffer negative effects of more persistent precipitation regimes on forage grass performance? | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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918 | Issue | Pages | 170623-15 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change | ||||
Abstract | Agricultural practices enhancing soil organic carbon (SOC) show potential to buffer negative effects of climate change on forage grass performance. We tested this by subjecting five forage grass varieties differing in fodder quality and drought/flooding resistance to increased persistence in summer precipitation regimes (PR) across sandy and sandy-loam soils from either permanent (high SOC) or temporary grasslands (low SOC) in adjacent parcels. Over the course of two consecutive summers, monoculture mesocosms were subjected to rainy/dry weather alternation either every 3 days or every 30 days, whilst keeping total precipitation equal. Increased PR persistence induced species-specific drought damage and productivity declines. Soils from permanent grasslands with elevated SOC buffered plant quality, but buffering effects of SOC on drought damage, nutrient availability and yield differed between texture classes. In the more persistent PR, Festuca arundinacea FERMINA was the most productive species but had the lowest quality under both ample water supply and mild soil drought, whilst under the most intense soil droughts, Festulolium FESTILO maintained the highest yields. The hybrid Lolium × boucheanum kunth MELCOMBI had intermediate productivity and both Lolium perenne varieties showed the lowest yields under soil drought, but the highest forage quality (especially the tetraploid variety MELFORCE). Performance varied with plant maturity stage and across seasons/years and was driven by altered water and nutrient availability and related nitrogen nutrition among species during drought and upon rewetting. Moreover, whilst permanent grassland soils showed the most consistent positive effects on plant performance, their available water capacity also declined under increased PR persistence. We conclude that permanent grassland soils with historically elevated SOC likely buffer negative effects of increasing summer weather persistence on forage grass performance, but may also be more sensitive to degradation under climate change. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001183615800001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-04 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2024 IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:204498 | Serial | 9191 | ||
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Author | Van Tendeloo, M.; Baptista, M.C.; Van Winckel, T.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments with sulphide and free ammonia enabled mainstream partial nitritation/anammox | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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912 | Issue | Pages | 169449-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Selective suppression of nitrite-oxidising bacteria (NOB) over aerobic and anoxic ammonium-oxidising bacteria (AerAOB and AnAOB) remains a major challenge for mainstream partial nitritation/anammox implementation, a resource-efficient nitrogen removal pathway. A unique multi-stressor floc treatment was therefore designed and validated for the first time under lab-scale conditions while staying true to full-scale design principles. Two hybrid (suspended + biofilm growth) reactors were operated continuously at 20.2 ± 0.6 °C. Recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments were applied, consisting of a sulphide-spiked deoxygenated starvation followed by a free ammonia shock. A good microbial activity balance with high AnAOB (71 ± 21 mg N L−1 d−1) and low NOB (4 ± 17 % of AerAOB) activity was achieved by combining multiple operational strategies: recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments, hybrid sludge (flocs & biofilm), short floc age control, intermittent aeration, and residual ammonium control. The multi-stressor treatment was shown to be the most important control tool and should be continuously applied to maintain this balance. Excessive NOB growth on the biofilm was avoided despite only treating the flocs to safeguard the AnAOB activity on the biofilm. Additionally, no signs of NOB adaptation were observed over 142 days. Elevated effluent ammonium concentrations (25 ± 6 mg N L−1) limited the TN removal efficiency to 39 ± 9 %, complicating a future full-scale implementation. Operating at higher sludge concentrations or reducing the volumetric loading rate could overcome this issue. The obtained results ease the implementation of mainstream PN/A by providing and additional control tool to steer the microbial activity with the multi-stressor treatment, thus advancing the concept of energy neutrality in sewage treatment plants. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2023-12-18 | ||
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2024 IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:202286 | Serial | 9083 | ||
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Author | Koch, K.; Wuyts, K.; Denys, S.; Samson, R. | ||||
Title | The influence of plant species, leaf morphology, height and season on PM capture efficiency in living wall systems | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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905 | Issue | Pages | 167808-167811 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Green infrastructure (GI) is already known to be a suitable way to enhance air quality in urban environments. Living wall systems (LWS) can be implemented in locations where other forms of GI, such as trees or hedges, are not suitable. However, much debate remains about the variables that influence their particulate matter (PM) accumulation efficiency. This study attempts to clarify which plant species are relatively the most efficient in capturing PM and which traits are decisive when it comes to the implementation of a LWS. We investigated 11 plant species commonly used on living walls, located close to train tracks and roads. PM accumulation on leaves was quantified by magnetic analysis (Saturation Isothermal Remanent Magnetization (SIRM)). Several leaf morphological variables that could potentially influence PM capture were assessed, as well as the Wall Leaf Area Index. A wide range in SIRM values (2.74–417 μA) was found between all species. Differences in SIRM could be attributed to one of the morphological parameters, namely SLA (specific leaf area). This suggest that by just assessing SLA, one can estimate the PM capture efficiency of a plant species, which is extremely interesting for urban greeners. Regarding temporal variation, some species accumulated PM over the growing season, while others actually decreased in PM levels. This decrease can be attributed to rapid leaf expansion and variations in meteorology. Correct assessment of leaf age is important here; we suggest individual labeling of leaves for further studies. Highest SIRM values were found close to ground level. This suggests that, when traffic is the main pollution source, it is most effective when LWS are applied at ground level. We conclude that LWS can act as local sinks for PM, provided that species are selected correctly and systems are applied according to the state of the art. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2023-10-13 | ||
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201033 | Serial | 9049 | ||
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Author | Li, L.; Lin, Q.; Nijs, I.; De Boeck, H.; Beemster, G.T.S.; Asard, H.; Verbruggen, E. | ||||
Title | More persistent weather causes a pronounced soil microbial legacy but does not impact subsequent plant communities | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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903 | Issue | Pages | 166570-166578 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change | ||||
Abstract | A soil history of exposure to extreme weather may impact future plant growth and microbial community assembly. Currently, little is known about whether and how previous precipitation regime (PR)-induced changes in soil microbial communities influence plant and soil microbial community responses to a subsequent PR. We exposed grassland mesocosms to either an ambient PR (1 day wet-dry alternation) or a persistent PR (30 days consecutive wet-dry alternation) for one year. This conditioned soil was then inoculated as a 10 % fraction into 90 % sterilized “native” soil, after which new plant communities were established and subjected to either the ambient or persistent PR for 60 days. We assessed whether past persistent weather-induced changes in soil microbial community composition affect soil microbial and plant community responses to subsequent weather persistence. The historical regimes caused enduring effects on fungal communities and only temporary effects on bacterial communities, but did not trigger soil microbial legacy effects on plant productivity when exposed to either current PR. This study provides experimental evidence for soil legacy of climate persistence on grassland ecosystems in response to subsequent climate persistence, helping to understand and predict the influences of future climate change on soil biota. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001116596100001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-24 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200463 | Serial | 9213 | ||
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Author | Muys, M.; González Cámara, S.J.; Derese, S.; Spiller, M.; Verliefde, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Dissolution rate and growth performance reveal struvite as a sustainable nutrient source to produce a diverse set of microbial protein | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | |
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866 | Issue | Pages | 161172-161179 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | To provide for the globally increasing demand for proteinaceous food, microbial protein (MP) has the potential to become an alternative food or feed source. Phosphorus (P), on the other hand, is a critical raw material whose global reserves are declining. Growing MP on recovered phosphorus, for instance, struvite obtained from wastewater treatment, is a promising MP production route that could supply protein-rich products while handling P scarcity. The aim of this study was to explore struvite dissolution kinetics in different MP media and characterize MP production with struvite as sole P-source. Different operational parameters, including pH, temperature, contact surface area, and ion concentrations were tested, and struvite dissolution rates were observed between 0.32 and 4.7 g P/L/d and a solubility between 0.23 and 2.22 g P-based struvite/L. Growth rates and protein production of the microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Limnospira sp. (previously known as Arthrospira sp.), and the purple non‑sulfur bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris on struvite were equal to or higher than growth on conventional potassium phosphate. For aerobic heterotrophic bacteria, two slow-growing communities showed decreased growth on struvite, while the growth was increased for a third fast-growing one. Furthermore, MP protein content on struvite was always comparable to the one obtained when grown on standard media. Together with the low content in metals and micropollutants, these results demonstrate that struvite can be directly applied as an effective nutrient source to produce fast-growing MP, without any previous dissolution step. Combining a high purity recovered product with an efficient way of producing protein results in a strong environmental win-win. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000922040000001 | Publication Date | 2022-12-24 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:192943 | Serial | 7297 | ||
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Author | Morsdorf, L.; Kashiwar, A.; Kübel, C.; Tasan, C.C. | ||||
Title | Carbon segregation and cementite precipitation at grain boundaries in quenched and tempered lath martensite | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing | Abbreviated Journal | |
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862 | Issue | Pages | 144369-21 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Tempering is widely applied to make carbon atoms beneficially rearrange in high strength steel microstructures after quenching; though the nano-scale interaction of carbon atoms with crystallographic defects is hard to experimentally observe. To improve, we investigate the redistribution of carbon atoms along martensite grain boundaries in a quenched and tempered low carbon steel. We observe the tempering-induced microstructural evolution by in-situ heating in a transmission electron microscope (TEM) and by compositional analysis through atom probe tomography (APT). Probe volumes for APT originate from a single martensite packet but in different tempering conditions, which is achieved via a sequential lift-out with in-between tempering treatments. The complementary use of TEM and APT provides crystallographic as well as chemical information on carbon segregation and subsequent carbide precipitation at martensite grain boundaries. The results show that the amount of carbon segregation to martensite grain boundaries is influenced by the boundary type, e.g. low-angle lath or high-angle block boundaries. Also, the growth behavior of cementite precipitates from grain boundary nucleation sites into neighboring martensite grains differs at low- and high-angle grain boundaries. This is due to the crystallographic constraints arising from the semi-coherent orientation relationship between cementite and adjacent martensite. We also show that slower quenching stabilizes thin retained austenite films between martensite grains because of enhanced carbon segregation during cooling. Finally, we demonstrate the effect of carbon redistribution along martensite grain boundaries on the mechanical properties. Here, we compare micro-scale Vickers hardness results from boundary-containing probe volumes to nanoindentation results from pure bulk martensite (boundary-free) probe volumes. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000905165700001 | Publication Date | 2022-12-07 | |
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ISSN | 0921-5093 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.4 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.4; 2023 IF: 3.094 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:192279 | Serial | 7285 | ||
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Author | Peng, L.; Lou, W.; Xu, Y.; Yu, S.; Liang, C.; Alloul, A.; Song, K.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Regulating light, oxygen and volatile fatty acids to boost the productivity of purple bacteria biomass, protein and co-enzyme Q10 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Purple non‑sulfur bacteria (PNSB) possess significant potential for bioresource recovery from wastewater. Effective operational tools are needed to boost productivity and direct the PNSB biomass towards abundant value-added substances (e.g., protein and co-enzyme Q10, CoQ10). This study aimed to investigate the impact of light, oxygen and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) on PNSB growth (i.e., Rhodobacter sphaeroides) and productivity of protein and CoQ10. Overall, the biomass yields and specific growth rates of PNSB were in the ranges of 0.57–1.08 g biomass g−1 CODremoved and 0.48–0.71 d−1, respectively. VFAs did not influence the biomass yield, yet acetate and VFA mixtures enhanced the specific growth rate with a factor of 1.2–1.5 compared to propionate and butyrate. The most PNSB biomass (1.08 g biomass g−1 CODremoved and 0.71 d−1) and the highest biomass quality (protein content of 609 mg g−1 dry cell weight (DCW) and CoQ10 content of 13.21 mg g−1 DCW) were obtained in the presence of VFA mixtures under natural light and microaerobic (low light alternated with darkness; dissolved oxygen (DO) between 0.5 and 1 mg L−1) conditions (vs. light anaerobic and dark aerobic cultivations). Further investigation on VFAs dynamics revealed that acetate was most rapidly consumed by PNSB in the individual VFA feeding (specific uptake rate of 0.76 g COD g−1 DCW d−1), while acetate as a co-substrate in the mixed VFAs feeding might accelerate the consumption of propionate and butyrate through providing additional cell metabolism precursor. Enzymes activities of succinate dehydrogenase and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase as well as the concentration of photo pigments confirmed that light, oxygen and VFAs regulated the key enzymes in the energy metabolism and biomass synthesis to boost PNSB growth. These results provide a promising prospect for utilization of fermented waste stream for the harvest of PNSB biomass, protein and CoQ10. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000766801800010 | Publication Date | 2022-02-02 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:185706 | Serial | 7202 | ||
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Author | Xie, Y.; Spiller, M.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | A bioreactor and nutrient balancing approach for the conversion of solid organic fertilizers to liquid nitrate-rich fertilizers : mineralization and nitrification performance complemented with economic aspects | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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806 | Issue | Pages | 150415 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Due to the high water- and nutrient-use efficiency, hydroponic cultivation is increasingly vital in progressing to environment-friendly food production. To further alleviate the environmental impacts of synthetic fertilizer production, the use of recovered nutrients should be encouraged in horticulture and agriculture at large. Solid organic fertilizers can largely contribute to this, yet their physical and chemical nature impedes application in hydroponics. This study proposes a bioreactor for mineralization and nitrification followed by a supplementation step for limiting macronutrients to produce nitrate-based solutions from solid fertilizers, here based on a novel microbial fertilizer. Batch tests showed that aerobic conversions at 35 °C could realize a nitrate (NO₃−-N) production efficiency above 90% and a maximum rate of 59 mg N L−1 d−1. In the subsequent bioreactor test, nitrate production efficiencies were lower (44–51%), yet rates were higher (175–212 mg N L−1 d−1). Calcium and magnesium hydroxide were compared to control the bioreactor pH at 6.0 ± 0.2, while also providing macronutrients for plant production. A mass balance estimation to mimic the Hoagland nutrient solution showed that 92.7% of the NO₃−-N in the Ca(OH)₂ scenario could be organically sourced, while this was only 37.4% in the Mg(OH)₂ scenario. Besides, carbon dioxide (CO₂) generated in the bioreactor can be used for greenhouse carbon fertilization to save operational expenditure (OPEX). An estimation of the total OPEX showed that the production of a nutrient solution from solid organic fertilizers can be cost competitive compared to using commercially available liquid inorganic fertilizer solutions. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000707640400021 | Publication Date | 2021-09-20 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:181787 | Serial | 7132 | ||
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Author | Zhu, W.; Van Tendeloo, M.; Xie, Y.; Timmer, M.J.; Peng, L.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Storage without nitrite or nitrate enables the long-term preservation of full-scale partial nitritation/anammox sludge | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | The science of the total environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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806 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 151330 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Bioaugmentation with summer harvested sludge during winter could compensate for bacterial activity loss but requires that sludge activity can be restored after storage. This study assesses the effect of temperature and redox adjustment during the storage over 180 days of partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) granular resp. floccular sludge from potato processing resp. sludge reject water treatment. Anoxic storage conditions (in the presence of nitrite or nitrate and the absence of oxygen) resulted in a loss of 80-100% of the anammox bacteria (AnAOB) activity capacity at 20 degrees C and 4 degrees C, while anaerobic conditions (without oxygen, nitrite, and nitrate) lost only 45-63%. Storage at 20 degrees C was more cost-effective compared to 4 degrees C, and this was confirmed in the sludge reactivation experiment (20 CC). Furthermore, AnAOB activity correlated negatively with the electrical conductivity level (R-2 > 0.85, p < 0.05), so strong salinity increases should be avoided. No significant differences were found in the activity capacity of aerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AerAOB) under different storage conditions (p > 0.1). The relative abundance of dominant AnAOB (Candidatus Brocadia) and AerAOB genera (Nitrosomonas) remained constant in both sludges. In conclusion, preserving PN/A biomass without cooling and nitrite or nitrate addition proved to be a cost-effective strategy. (C) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000740216300013 | Publication Date | 2021-10-28 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:185447 | Serial | 7213 | ||
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Author | Yang, M.; Chen, H.; Orekhov, A.; Lu, Q.; Lan, X.; Li, K.; Zhang, S.; Song, M.; Kong, Y.; Schryvers, D.; Du, Y. | ||||
Title | Quantified contribution of β″ and β′ precipitates to the strengthening of an aged Al–Mg–Si alloy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing | Abbreviated Journal | Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
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774 | Issue | Pages | 138776 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | It is generally believed that β00 precipitates, rather than β0 precipitates, are the major strengthening precipitates in aged Al–Mg–Si alloys. The reason for this difference is not well understood. To clarify this, two samples of the same Al–Mg–Si alloy but with different aging states were prepared. The under-aged sample only contains nanoprecipitates of the β00 type, while the peak-aged one contains nearly equal volumes of β00 and β0 precipitates. We have, for the first time, separated the strengthening effect of the contribution from βʺ and βʹ precipitates, respectively, by an indirect approach based on high-precision measurements of volume fractions, number densities, sizes, proportions of the precipitates, their lattice strains, the composition and grain size of the matrix. The β0 precipitates, which take 45.6% of the total precipitate volume in the peak-aged sample, contribute to the entire precipitation strengthening by only 31.6%. The main reason why they are less useful compared to β00 precipitates has been found to be associated with their smaller lattice strains relative to the matrix, which is 0.99% versus 2.10% (for β00 ). |
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Language | Wos | 000514747200001 | Publication Date | 2019-12-04 | |
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ISSN | 0921-5093 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | National Natural Science Foundation of China, 51531009 51711530713 51501230 ; Central South University, 2018gczd033 ; Flemish Science Foundation, VS.026.18N ; Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams, 2016ZT06G025 ; Guangdong Natural Science Foundation, 2017B030306014 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.4; 2020 IF: 3.094 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:165290 | Serial | 5440 | ||
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Author | Thomassen, G.; Huysveld, S.; Boone, L.; Vilain, C.; Geysen, D.; Huysman, K.; Cools, B.; Dewulf, J. | ||||
Title | The environmental impact of household's water use: A case study in Flanders assessing various water sources, production methods and consumption patterns | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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770 | Issue | Pages | 145398 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
Abstract | Responsible water use and sustainable consumption and production are high on the agenda of multiple stakeholders. Different water supply sources are available, including tap water, bottled water, domestically harvested rainwater and domestically abstracted groundwater. The extent to which each of these water supply sources is used, differs over consumption patterns in various housing types, being detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses and apartments. To identify the environmental impact of a household's water use and potential environmental impact reduction strategies, a holistic assessment is required. In this paper, the environmental impact of a household's water use in Flanders (Belgium) was assessed including four different water supply sources and four different consumption patterns by means of a life cycle assessment. The outcomes of this study reveal a large difference between the environmental impact of bottled water use, having a global warming impact of 259 kg CO2-eq.·m−3, compared to the other three supply sources. Tap water supply had the lowest global warming impact (0.17 kg CO2-eq.·m−3) and resource footprint (6.51 MJex·m−3) of all water supply sources. The most efficient strategy to reduce the environmental impact of household's water use is to shift the water consumption from bottled to tap water consumption. This would induce a reduction in global warming impact of the water use of an inhabitant in Flanders by on average 80%, saving 0.1 kg CO2-eq.·day−1 in case of groundwater-based tap water. These results provide insights into sustainable water use for multiple consumption patterns and can be used to better frame the environmental benefits of tap water use. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-01-27 | ||
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | ||
Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9 | ||
Call Number | ENM @ enm @ | Serial | 6681 | ||
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Author | Samaee, V.; Sandfeld, S.; Idrissi, H.; Groten, J.; Pardoen, T.; Schwaiger, R.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Dislocation structures and the role of grain boundaries in cyclically deformed Ni micropillars | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Materials Science And Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure And Processing | Abbreviated Journal | Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
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769 | Issue | Pages | 138295 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Transmission electron microscopy and finite element-based dislocation simulations were combined to study the development of dislocation microstructures after cyclic deformation of single crystal and bicrystal Ni micropillars oriented for multi-slip. A direct correlation between large accumulation of plastic strain and the presence of dislocation cell walls in the single crystal micropillars was observed, while the presence of the grain boundary hampered the formation of wall-like structures in agreement with a smaller accumulated plastic strain. Automated crystallographic orientation and nanostrain mapping using transmission electron microscopy revealed the presence of lattice heterogeneities associated to the cell walls including long range elastic strain fields. By combining the nanostrain mapping with an inverse modelling approach, information about dislocation density, line orientation and Burgers vector direction was derived, which is not accessible otherwise in such dense dislocation structures. Simulations showed that the image forces associated with the grain boundary in this specific bicrystal configuration have only a minor influence on dislocation behavior. Thus, the reduced occurrence of “mature” cell walls in the bicrystal can be attributed to the available volume, which is too small to accommodate cell structures. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000500373800018 | Publication Date | 2019-08-21 | |
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ISSN | 0921-5093 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Financial support from the Flemish (FWO) and German Research Foundation (DFG) through the European M-ERA.NET project “FaSS” (Fatigue Simulation near Surfaces) under the grant numbers GA.014.13 N,SCHW855/5-1, and SA2292/2-1 is gratefully acknowledged. V.S. acknowledges the FWO research project G012012 N “Understanding nanocrystalline mechanical behaviour from structural investigations”. H.I. is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). S.S. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council through the ERC Grant Agreement No. 759419 (MuDiLingo – A Multiscale Dislocation Language for Data- Driven Materials Science). | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.4; 2020 IF: 3.094 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:163475 | Serial | 5371 | ||
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Author | Sharafi, L.; Zarafshani, K.; Keshavarz, M.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Farmers' decision to use drought early warning system in developing countries | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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758 | Issue | Pages | 142761 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Drought is a persistent, sluggish natural disaster in developing countries that has generated a financial burden and an unstable climate. Farmers should adopt early warning systems (EWS) in their strategies for monitoring drought to reduce its serious consequences. However, farmers in developing countries are reluctant to use EWS as their management strategies. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the decision of farmers to use climate knowledge through the model of farming activity in Kermanshah Township, Iran. A surveyor questionnaire was used to gather data from 370 wheat farmers using random sampling methods inmulti-stage clusters. Results revealed that the decision to use climate information is affected by personal factors, attitude towards climate information, objectives of using climate information, and external/physical farming factors. The result of this study has implications for drought management practitioners. To be specific, the results can aid policymakers to design early alert programs to minimize the risk of drought and thus move from conventional to climate smart agriculture. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000605623800001 | Publication Date | 2020-10-05 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:176030 | Serial | 6924 | ||
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Author | Muys, M.; Phukan, R.; Brader, G.; Samad, A.; Moretti, M.; Haiden, B.; Pluchon, S.; Roest, K.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Spiller, M. | ||||
Title | A systematic comparison of commercially produced struvite : quantities, qualities and soil-maize phosphorus availability | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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756 | Issue | Pages | 143726-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Production of struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O) from waste streams is increasingly implemented to recover phosphorus (P), which is listed as a critical raw material in the European Union (EU). To facilitate EU-wide trade of P-containing secondary raw materials such as struvite, the EU issued a revised fertilizer regulation in 2019. A comprehensive overview of the supply of struvite and its quality is presently missing. This study aimed: i) to determine the current EU struvite production volumes, ii) to evaluate all legislated physicochemical characteristics and pathogen content of European struvite against newly set regulatory limits, and iii) to compare not-regulated struvite characteristics. It is estimated that in 2020, between 990 and 1250 ton P are recovered as struvite in the EU. Struvite from 24 European production plants, accounting for 30% of the 80 struvite installations worldwide was sampled. Three samples failed the physicochemical legal limits; one had a P content of <7% and three exceeded the organic carbon content of 3% dry weight (DW). Mineralogical analysis revealed that six samples had a struvite content of 80–90% DW, and 13 samples a content of >90% DW. All samples showed a heavy metal content below the legal limits. Microbiological analyses indicated that struvite may exceed certain legal limits. Differences in morphology and particle size distribution were observed for struvite sourced from digestate (rod shaped; transparent; 82 mass% < 1 mm), dewatering liquor (spherical; opaque; 65 mass% 1–2 mm) and effluent from upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor processing potato wastewater (spherical; opaque; 51 mass% < 1 mm and 34 mass% > 2 mm). A uniform soil-plant P-availability pattern of 3.5–6.5 mg P/L soil/d over a 28 days sampling period was observed. No differences for plant biomass yield were observed. In conclusion, the results highlight the suitability of most struvite to enter the EU fertilizer market. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000603487500029 | Publication Date | 2020-11-24 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697; 1879-1026 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:173944 | Serial | 8638 | ||
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Author | Jimenez-Mena, N.; Jacques, P.J.; Ding, L.; Gauquelin, N.; Schryvers, D.; Idrissi, H.; Delannay, F.; Simar, A. | ||||
Title | Enhancement of toughness of Al-to-steel Friction Melt Bonded welds via metallic interlayers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Materials science and engineering: part A: structural materials: properties, microstructure and processing | Abbreviated Journal | Mat Sci Eng A-Struct |
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740-741 | Issue | Pages | 274-284 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The toughness of Al-to-steel welds decreases with increasing thickness of the intermetallic (IM) layer formed at the interface. Co plating has been added as interlayer in Al-to-steel Friction Melt Bonded (FMB) welds to control the nature and thickness of the IM layer. In comparison to a weld without interlayer, Co plating brings about a reduction of the thickness of the IM layer by 70%. The critical energy release rate of the crack propagating in the weld is used as an indicator of toughness. It is evaluated via an adapted crack propagation test using an energy conservation criterion. For a weld without interlayer, critical energy release rate is found to increase when the thickness of the intermetallic layer decreases. When the intermetallic layer is thick, the crack propagates in a brittle manner through the intermetallic whereas, at low layer thickness, the crack deviates and partially propagates through the Al plate, which causes an increase of toughness. The use of a Co interlayer brings about an increase of toughness by causing full deviation of the crack towards the Al plate. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000453494500029 | Publication Date | 2018-10-24 | |
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ISSN | 0921-5093 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.094 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 25.10.2020 |
Notes | The authors acknowledge the financial support of the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Program from the Belgian State through the Belgian Policy Agency, Belgium, contract IAP7/21 INTEMATE. N. Jimenez-Mena acknowledges the financial support of the (Fonds pour la formation à la recherchedans l'industrie et dans l'agriculture (FRIA), Belgium. A. Simar acknowledges the financial support of the (European Research Council – Starting Grant (ERC-StG), project ALUFIX, grant agreement no 716678. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS), Belgium. The authors also acknowledge M. Coulombier for the help provided in the measurement of the friction coefficient, and T. Pardoen and F. Lani for the fruitful discussions. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.094 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:154866UA @ admin @ c:irua:154866 | Serial | 5061 | ||
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Author | Wang, X.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.; Schryvers, D.; Verlinden, B.; Van Humbeeck, J. | ||||
Title | Effect of annealing on the transformation behavior and mechanical properties of two nanostructured Ti-50.8at.%Ni thin wires produced by different methods | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Materials science forum | Abbreviated Journal | |
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738/739 | Issue | Pages | 306-310 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A Ti-50.8at.%Ni wire produced using a co-drawing method and a commercial Ti-50.8at.%Ni wire were annealed at different temperatures between 450°C and 700°C. Grains with diameter less than 100nm were revealed by transmission electron microscopy for both wires before annealing treatment. However, the microstructural heterogeneity of the co-drawn wire is more obvious than that of the commercial wire. Multi-stage martensitic transformation was observed in the co-drawn wire, compared with the one-stage A↔M transformation in the commercial wire after annealing at 600°C for 30min. The differences of total elongation, plateau strain and pseudoelastic recoverable strain between the commercial wire and the co-drawn wire were also observed. The differences of the transformation behavior and mechanical properties between the commercial wire and the co-drawn wire are attributed to the microstructural difference between these two wires. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Lausanne | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000316089000055 | Publication Date | 2013-03-11 | |
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ISSN | 1662-9752; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104691 | Serial | 798 | ||
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Author | Shi, H.; Frenzel, J.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | EM characterization of precipitates in as-cast and annealed Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 shape memory alloys | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Materials science forum | Abbreviated Journal | |
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738/739 | Issue | Pages | 113-117 | |
Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Nb-rich precipitates in the matrix of as-cast and annealed Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 alloys are investigated by scanning and scanning transmission electron microscopy, including slice-and-view and geometric phase analysis (GPA). The Nb-rich bcc nano-precipitates in the as-cast alloy have a 10% lattice parameter difference with the B2 matrix and reveal compensating interface dislocations. The 3D reconstruction of the configuration of small Nb-rich precipitates in the annealed alloy reveals a wall-like distribution of precipitates, which may increase the thermal hysteresis of the material. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000316089000020 | Publication Date | 2013-03-11 | |
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ISSN | 1662-9752; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | ||
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104690 | Serial | 1028 | ||
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Author | Schryvers, D.; Shi, H.; Martinez, G.T.; Van Aert, S.; Frenzel, J.; Van Humbeeck, J. | ||||
Title | Nano- and microcrystal investigations of precipitates, interfaces and strain fields in Ni-Ti-Nb by various TEM techniques | Type | P1 Proceeding | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Materials science forum T2 – 9th European Symposium on Martensitic Transformations (ESOMAT 2012), SEP 09-16, 2012, St Petersburg, RUSSIA | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Keywords | P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | In the present contribution several advanced electron microscopy techniques are employed in order to describe chemical and structural features of the nano- and microstructure of a Ni45.5Ti45.5Nb9 alloy. A line-up of Nb-rich nano-precipitates is found in the Ni-Ti-rich austenite of as-cast material. Concentration changes of the matrix after annealing are correlated with changes in the transformation temperatures. The formation of rows and plates of larger Nb-rich precipitates and particles is described. The interaction of a twinned martensite plate with a Nb-rich nano-precipitate is discussed and the substitution of Nb atoms on the Ti-sublattice in the matrix is confirmed. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000316089000011 | Publication Date | 2013-03-11 | |
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ISSN | 1662-9752; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | ||
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:104692 | Serial | 2247 | ||
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Author | Byrnes, I.; Lind, O.C.; Hansen, E.L.; Janssens, K.; Salbu, B. | ||||
Title | Characterization of radioactive particles from the Dounreay nuclear reprocessing facility | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Radioactive particles originating from nuclear fuel reprocessing at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's Dounreay Facility were inadvertently released to the environment in the late 1950s to 1970s and have subsequently been found on site grounds and local beaches. Previous assessments of risk associated with encountering a particle have been based on conservative assumptions related to particle composition and speciation. To reduce uncertainties associated with environmental impact assessments from Dounreay particles, further characterization is relevant. Results of particles available for this study showed variation between Dounreay Fast Reactor (DFR) and Materials Test Reactor (MTR) particles, reflecting differences in fuel design, release scenarios, and subsequent environmental influence. Analyses of DFR particles showed they are small (100-300 mu m) and contain spatially correlated U and Nb. Molybdenum, part of the DFR fuel, was identified at atomic concentrations below 1%. Based on SR-based micrometer-scale X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure spectroscopy (mu-XANES), U may be present as U (IV), and, based on a measured Nb/U atom ratio of similar to 2, stoichiometric considerations are commensurable with the presence of UNb2O7. The MTR particles were larger (740-2000 mu m) and contained U and Al inhomogeneously distributed. Neodymium (Nd) was identified in atomic concentrations of around 1-2%, suggesting it was part of the fuel design. The presence of U(IV) in MTR particles, as indicated by mu-XANES analysis, may be related to oxidation of particle surfaces, as could be expected due to corrosion of UAlx fuel particles in air. High U-235/U-238 atom ratios in individual DFR (3.2 +/- 0.8) and MTR (2.6 +/- 0.4) particles reflected the presence of highly enriched uranium. The DFR particles featured lower Cs-137 activity levels (2.00-9.58 kBq/particle) than the MTR (43.2-641 kBq Cs-137/particle) particles. The activities of the dose contributing radionuclides Sr-90/Y-90 were proportional to Cs-137 (Sr-90/Cs-137 activity ratio approximate to 0.8) and particle activities were roughly proportional to the size. Based on direct beta measurements, gamma spectrometry, and the VARSKIN6 model, contact dose rates were calculated to be approximately 74 mGy/h for the highest activity MTR particle, in agreement with previously published estimates. (C) 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000537414400014 | Publication Date | 2020-04-07 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.8 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This study has been funded by the Research Council of Norway through its Centre of Excellence (CoE) funding scheme (Project No. 223268/F50). The authors are grateful to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency for providing the samples examined in this study and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) for granting beamtime at HASYLAB BL. The authors would like to thank Prof. D.H. Oughton for fruitful discussions on dosimetry, Dr. K. Proost for assistance with micro-XANES measurements, Dr. T. Gavfert for assistance with calibration of the Canberra SPAB15 instrument, and Dr. E. Reinoso-Maset for support on the Bruker M4 Tornado mu-XRF. The authors also thank Karl Andreas Jensen for guidance and support on ICP-MS. Finally, the authors express gratitude to Dr. D. Hamby and the RAMP organization for providing access to the VARSKIN6 code. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.8; 2020 IF: 4.9 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:170154 | Serial | 6467 | ||
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Author | Lumbeeck, G.; Delvaux, A.; Idrissi, H.; Proost, J.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Analysis of internal stress build-up during deposition of nanocrystalline Ni thin films using transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Thin solid films : an international journal on the science and technology of thin and thick films | Abbreviated Journal | Thin Solid Films |
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Abstract | Ni thin films sputter-deposited at room temperature with varying Ar pressures were investigated with automated crystal orientation mapping in a transmission electron microscope to uncover the mechanisms controlling the internal stress build-up recorded in-situ during deposition. Large grains were found to induce behaviour similar to a stress-free nucleation layer. The measurements of grain size in most of the Ni thin films are in agreement with the island coalescence model. Low internal stress was observed at low Ar pressure and was explained by the presence of large grains. Relaxation of high internal stress was also noticed at the highest Ar pressure, which was attributed to a decrease of Σ3 twin boundary density due to a low deposition rate. The results provide insightful information to better understand the relationship between structural boundaries and the evolution of internal stress upon deposition of thin films. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000539312200011 | Publication Date | 2020-05-12 | |
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Notes | This work was supported by the Hercules Foundation [Grant No. AUHA13009], the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) [Grant No. G.0365.15N], and the Flemish Strategic Initiative for Materials (SIM) under the project InterPoCo. Thin film deposition has been realised as part of the WallonHY project, funded by the Public Service of Wallonia – Department of Energy and Sustainable Building. H. Idrissi is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:169708 | Serial | 6370 | ||
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Author | Bafekry, A.; Shahrokhi, M.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Gogova, D.; Ghergherehchi, M.; Akgenc, B.; Feghhi, S.A.H. | ||||
Title | Surface functionalization of the honeycomb structure of zinc antimonide (ZnSb) monolayer : a first-principles study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Surface Science | Abbreviated Journal | Surf Sci |
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707 | Issue | Pages | 121796 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Structural, electronic, optic and vibrational properties of Zinc antimonide (ZnSb) monolayers and their func-tionalized (semi-fluorinated and fully chlorinated) structures are investigated by means of the first-principles calculations. The phonon dispersion curves reveal the presence of imaginary frequencies and thus confirm the dynamical instability of ZnSb monolayer. The calculated electronic band structure corroborates the metallic character with fully-relativistic calculations. Moreover, we analyze the surface functionalization effect on the structural, vibrational, and electronic properties of the pristine ZnSb monolayer. The semi-fluorinated and fully-chlorinated ZnSb monolayers are shown to be dynamically stable in contrast to the ZnSb monolayer. At the same time, semi-fluorination and fully-chlorination of ZnSb monolayer could effectively modulate the metallic elec-tronic properties of pristine ZnSb. In addition, a magnetic metal to a nonmagnetic semiconductor transition with a band gap of 1 eV is achieved via fluorination, whereas a transition to a semiconducting state with 1.4 eV band gap is found via chlorination of the ZnSb monolayer. According to the optical properties analysis, the first ab-sorption peaks of the fluorinated-and chlorinated-ZnSb monolayers along the in-plane polarization are placed in the infrared range of spectrum, while they are in the middle ultraviolet for the out-of-plane polarization. Interestingly, the optically anisotropic behavior of these novel monolayers along the in-plane polarizations is highly desirable for design of polarization-sensitive photodetectors. The results of the calculations clearly proved that the tunable electronic properties of the ZnSb monolayer can be realized by chemical functionalization for application in the next generation nanoelectronic devices. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000626633500001 | Publication Date | 2020-12-31 | |
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ISSN | 0039-6028 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.062 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.062 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177623 | Serial | 7026 | ||
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Author | Nematollahi, P.; Esrafili, M.D.; Neyts, E.C. | ||||
Title | The role of healed N-vacancy defective BC2N sheet and nanotube by NO molecule in oxidation of NO and CO gas molecules | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Surface science : a journal devoted to the physics and chemistry of interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | Surf Sci |
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672-673 | Issue | 672-673 | Pages | 39-46 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | In this study, the healing of N-vacancy boron carbonitride nanosheet (NV-BC2NNS) and nanotube (NV-BC2NNT) by NO molecule is studied by means of density functional theory calculations. Two different N-vacancies are considered in each of these structures in which the vacancy site is surrounded by either three B-atoms (NB) or by two B- and one C-atom (NBC). By means of the healed BC2NNS and BC2NNT as a support, the removal of two toxic gas molecules (NO and CO) are applicable. It should be noted that the obtained energy barriers of both healing and oxidizing processes are significantly lower than those of graphene, carbon nanotubes or boron nitride nanostructures. Also, at the end of the oxidation process, the pure BC2NNS or BC2NNT is obtained without any additional defects. Therefore, by using this method, we can considerably purify the defective BC2NNS/BC2NNT. Moreover, according to the thermochemistry calculations we can further confirm that the healing process of the NV-BC2NNS and NV-BC2NNT by NO are feasible at room temperature. So, we can claim that this study could be very helpful in both purifying the defective BC2NNS/BC2NNT while in the same effort removing toxic NO and CO gases. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000432614700007 | Publication Date | 2018-03-08 | |
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ISSN | 0039-6028 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.062 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.062 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151478 | Serial | 5044 | ||
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Author | Moretti, M.; Van Passel, S.; Camposeo, S.; Pedrero, F.; Dogot, T.; Lebailly, P.; Vivaldi, G.A. | ||||
Title | Modelling environmental impacts of treated municipal wastewater reuse for tree crops irrigation in the Mediterranean coastal region | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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660 | Issue | 660 | Pages | 1513-1521 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Wastewater reuse provides valuable solutions to solve the societal challenges of decreasing availability and limiting access to secure water resources. The present study quantifies the environmental performance of nectarine orchards irrigation using treated municipal wastewater (TMW) and surface water using a unique dataset based on field experimental data. Climate change, toxicity (for human and freshwater), eutrophication (marine and freshwater) and acidification impacts were analysed using the impact assessment method suggested by the International Reference Life Cycle Data System (ILCD). The water footprint associated to the life cycles of each system has been estimated using the Available WAter REmaining (AWARE) method. Monte Carlo simulation was used to assess data uncertainty. The irrigation of nectarine orchards using TMW performs better than the irrigation using surface water for eutrophication impact categories. Compared with surface water resources, the potential impacts of TMW reuse in agriculture on climate change and toxicity are affected by the wastewater treatment phase (WWT). Only eutrophication and acidification burdens are generated by in-field substitution of surface water with TMW. Considering human and ecosystem water demand, the irrigation with TMW increases water consumption of 19.12 m3 per kg of nectarine produced. Whereas, it shows a positive contribution to water stress (−0.19 m3) if only human water demand is considered. This study provides important results that allow for a better understanding of the potential environmental consequences of TMW reuse in agriculture. It suggests that embracing the type of WWTs, the replacement of fertilizers, the effects on water scarcity and ecosystem quality might be useful to redefine water reuse regulations and increase public acceptance for the reuse of TMW in agriculture. Moreover, this study reveals the need for developing consensus and standardized guidance for life cycle analysis of water reuse applications. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000457725700145 | Publication Date | 2019-01-06 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors would like to thank the EU, MIUR and FNRS for funding, in the frame of the collaborative international Consortium DESERT financed under the ERA-NET WaterWorks2014 Cofunded Call. This ERA-NET is an integral part of the 2015 Joint Activities developed by the “Water Challenges for a Changing World Joint Programme Initiative (Water JPI)”. G.A. Vivaldi would like to thank also the Regione Puglia for the support from the “Fondo di Sviluppo e Coesione” 2007-2013 – APQ Ricerca Regione Puglia “Programma regionale a sostegno della specializzazione intelligente e della sostenibilita sociale ed ambientale – FutureInResearch”. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.9 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:156931 | Serial | 6227 | ||
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Author | Chelan, M.M.; Alijanpour, A.; Barani, H.; Motamedi, J.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Economic sustainability assessment in semi-steppe rangelands | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Science Of The Total Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Sci Total Environ |
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637-638 | Issue | 637-638 | Pages | 112-119 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This study was conducted to determine indices and components of economic sustainability assessment in the pastoral units of Sahand summer rangelands. The method was based on descriptive-analytical survey (experts and researchers) with questionnaires. Analysis of variance showed that the mean values of economic components are significantly different from each other and the efficiency component has the highest mean value (0.57). The analysis of rangeland pastoral unitswith the technique for order-preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) indicated that from an economic sustainability standpoint, Garehgol (Ci = 0.519) and Badir Khan (Ci = 0.129), pastoral units ranked first and last, respectively. This study provides a clear understanding of existing resources and opportunities for policy makers that is crucial to approach economic sustainable development. Accordingly, this study can help better define sustainable development goals and monitor the progress of achieving them. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000436605400012 | Publication Date | 2018-05-09 | |
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ISSN | 0048-9697 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.9 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:153617 | Serial | 6190 | ||
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Author | Chizhov, A.S.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vasiliev, R.B.; Filatova, D.G.; Drozdov, K.A.; Krylov, I.V.; Marchevsky, A.V.; Karakulina, O.M.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. | ||||
Title | Visible light activation of room temperature NO2 gas sensors based on ZnO, SnO2 and In2O3 sensitized with CdSe quantum dots | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Thin solid films : an international journal on the science and technology of thin and thick films | Abbreviated Journal | Thin Solid Films |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | This work reports the analysis of visible light activation of room temperature NO2 gas sensitivity of metal oxide semiconductors (MOS): blank and CdSe quantum dots (QDs) sensitized nanocrystallinematrixes ZnO, SnO2 and In2O3. Nanocrystalline metal oxides (MOx) ZnO, SnO2, In2O3 were synthesized by the precipitation method. Colloidal CdSe QDs were obtained by high temperature colloidal synthesis. Sensitization was effectuated by direct adsorption of CdSe QDs stabilized with oleic acid on MOx surface. The role of illumination consists in generation of electrons, which can be transferred into MOx conduction band, and holes that can recombine with the electrons previously trapped by the chemisorbed acceptor species and thus activate desorption of analyte molecules. Under green light illumination for blank SnO2 and In2O3 matrixes the indirect consequential mechanism for the generation of holes is proposed. Anothermechanismis realized in the presence of CdSe QDs. In this case the electron-hole pair is generated in the CdSe quantum dot. Sensor measurements demonstrated that synthesizedmaterials can be used for NO2 detection under visible (green) light illumination at room temperature without any thermal heating. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000389164400005 | Publication Date | 2016-09-18 | |
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ISSN | 0040-6090 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.879 | Times cited | 19 | Open Access | |
Notes | The work was financially supported by Russian Foundation for Basic Research grant no. 15-03-03026. | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.879 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:138598 | Serial | 4321 | ||
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Author | Benedet, M.; Andrea Rizzi, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Orekhov, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Maccato, C.; Barreca, D. | ||||
Title | Functionalization of graphitic carbon nitride systems by cobalt and cobalt-iron oxides boosts solar water oxidation performances | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Applied surface science | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The ever-increasing energy demand from the world population has made the intensive use of fossil fuels an overarching threat to global environment and human health. An appealing alternative is offered by sunlight-assisted photoelectrochemical water splitting to yield carbon-free hydrogen fuel, but kinetic limitations associated to the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) render the development of cost-effective, eco-friendly and stable electrocatalysts an imperative issue. In the present work, OER catalysts based on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) were deposited on conducting glass substrates by a simple decantation procedure, followed by functionalization with low amounts of nanostructured CoO and CoFe2O4 by radio frequency (RF)-sputtering, and final annealing under inert atmosphere. A combination of advanced characterization tools was used to investigate the interplay between material features and electrochemical performances. The obtained results highlighted the formation of a p-n junction for the g-C3N4-CoO system, whereas a Z-scheme junction accounted for the remarkable performance enhancement yielded by g-C3N4-CoFe2O4. The intimate contact between the system components also afforded an improved electrocatalyst stability in comparison to various bare and functionalized g-C3N4-based systems. These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring g-C3N4 chemico-physical properties through the dispersion of complementary catalysts to fully exploit its applicative potential. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000950654300001 | Publication Date | 2023-02-04 | |
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ISSN | 0169-4332 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.7 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from CNR (Progetti di Ricerca @CNR – avviso 2020 – ASSIST), Padova University (P-DiSC#04BIRD2020-UNIPD EUREKA, DOR 2020–2022), AMGA Foundation (NYMPHEA project), INSTM Consortium (INSTM21PDGASPAROTTO – NANOMAT, INSTM21PDBARMAC – ATENA) and the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. The FWO-Hercules fund G0H4316N 'Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM' is also acknowledged. Many thanks are due to Prof. Luca Gavioli (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Brescia, Italy) and Dr. Riccardo Lorenzin (Department of Chemical Sciences, Padova University, Italy) for their invaluable technical support.; esteem3reported; esteem3TA | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.7; 2023 IF: 3.387 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196150 | Serial | 7376 | ||
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