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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 |
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P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Lecture notes in computer science
T2 – 5th EuroMed International Conference, NOV 03-08, 2014, Amathus, CYPRUS |
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8740 |
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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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000354774500084 |
Publication Date |
2014-11-14 |
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978-3-319-13694-3; 978-3-319-13695-0; 978-3-319-13694-3; 0302-9743; 1611-3349 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:126395 |
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8641 |
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Lugli, L.F.; Fuchslueger, L.; Vallicrosa, H.; Van Langenhove, L.; Ranits, C.; Garberi, P.R.F.; Verryckt, L.; Grau, O.; Brechet, L.; Peguero, G.; Llusia, J.; Ogaya, R.; Marquez, L.; Portillo-Estrada, M.; Ramirez-Rojas, I.; Courtois, E.; Stahl, C.; Sardans, J.; Penuelas, J.; Verbruggen, E.; Janssens, I. |
| Title |
Contrasting responses of fine root biomass and traits to large-scale nitrogen and phosphorus addition in tropical forests in the Guiana shield |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Oikos: a journal of ecology |
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| Volume |
2024 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
e10412-14 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change |
| Abstract |
Fine roots mediate plant nutrient acquisition and growth. Depending on soil nutrient availability, plants can regulate fine root biomass and morphological traits to optimise nutrient acquisition. Little is known, however, about the importance of these parameters influencing forest functioning. In this study, we measured root responses to nutrient additions to gain a mechanistic understanding of plant adaptations to nutrient limitation in two tropical forests in French Guiana, differing twofold in their soil nutrient statuses. We analysed the responses of root biomass, mean root diameter (RD), specific root length (SRL), specific root area (SRA), root tissue density (RTD) and carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) concentrations in roots down to 15 cm soil depth after three years of N and P additions. At the lower-fertility site Paracou, no changes in root biomass or morphological traits were detected with either N or P addition, although P concentrations in roots increased with P addition. In the higher fertility site, Nouragues, root biomass and P concentrations in roots increased with P addition, with no changes in morphological traits. In contrast, N addition shifted root traits from acquisitive to more conservative by increasing RTD. A significant interaction between N and P in Nouragues pointed to stronger responses to P addition in the absence of N. Our results suggest that the magnitude and direction of root biomass and trait expression were regulated by soil fertility, corroborated by the response to N or P additions. At low fertility sites, we found lower plasticity in root trait expression compared to more fertile conditions, where N and P additions caused stronger and antagonistic responses. Identifying the exact role of mechanisms affecting root nutrient uptake in Amazon forests growing in different soils will be crucial to foresee if and how rapid global changes can affect their carbon allocation. |
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001142552200001 |
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2024-01-16 |
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0030-1299 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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3.4 |
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Most recent IF: 3.4; 2024 IF: 4.03 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:202834 |
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9195 |
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Joosten, F.; Parrilla, M.; van Nuijs, A.L.N.; Ozoemena, K.Id; De Wael, K. |
| Title |
Electrochemical detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid : potential for forensic drug testing |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Electrochimica acta |
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2022 |
Issue |
436 |
Pages |
141309-141315 |
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A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering sciences. Technology; Toxicological Centre; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
| Abstract |
Illicit drugs continue to pose a serious threat to society and public health. Drug (ab)use is linked to organised crime and violence. Therefore, to fight the so-called war on drugs, police and law enforcement agencies need to be equipped with accurate and efficient sensors for the detection of illicit drugs and drug use. Even though colour tests (for powders) and lateral flow immunoassays (for biological samples) lack accuracy, they are relied upon for fast and easy on-site detection. Alternatively, in recent years, there has been an increasing interest in electrochemical sensors as a promising technique for the rapid and accurate on-site detection of illicit drugs. While a myriad of literature exists on the use of electrochemical sensors for drug powder analysis, literature on their use for the detection of drug use in biological samples is scarce. To this end, this review presents an overview of strategies for the electrochemical detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid. First, pharmacokinetics of drugs in oral fluid and the legal limit dilemma regarding the analytical cut-offs for roadside drug detection tests are elaborated to present the reader with the background knowledge required to develop such a test. Subsequently, an overview of electrochemical strategies developed for the detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid is given. Importantly, key challenges to address in the development of roadside tests are highlighted to improve the design of the next electrochemical devices and to bring them to the field. Overall, electrochemical sensors for illicit drugs detection in oral fluid show promise to disrupt current strategies for roadside testing. |
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000882442300001 |
Publication Date |
2022-10-13 |
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0013-4686 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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OpenAccess |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:191107 |
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8855 |
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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 |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
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1524 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
118-131 |
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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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000975679400001 |
Publication Date |
2023-04-28 |
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0077-8923; 1749-6632 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.2 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.2; 2023 IF: 4.706 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:196724 |
Serial |
8827 |
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Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Quinn, B.K.; Niklas, K.J.; Ratkowsky, D.A.; Schrader, J.; Ruan, H.; Wang, L.; Niinemets, Ü.; Niinennets, U. |
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‘biogeom’ : an R package for simulating and fitting natural shapes |
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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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000829772300001 |
Publication Date |
2022-07-26 |
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0077-8923; 1749-6632 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.2 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.2 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:189314 |
Serial |
7131 |
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Shi, P.; Gielis, J.; Niklas, K.J. |
| Title |
Comparison of a universal (but complex) model for avian egg shape with a simpler model |
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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 |
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Editorial; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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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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000803394100001 |
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2022-06-01 |
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0077-8923; 1749-6632 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.2 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.2 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:188470 |
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7139 |
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Worobiec, A.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Darchuk, L.; Vishnyakov, V.; Potgieter, H.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Behavior of semi-volatile particles under a laser and electron beam: influence on the quality of analytical results |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
AIP conference proceedings |
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1267 |
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523-524 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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000281210900279 |
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2010-08-05 |
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0094-243x |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:84573 |
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7553 |
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Darchuk, L.; Worobiec, A.; Khan, V.; Krasnov, V.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Composition of aerosols from the shelter of the Chernobyl power plant |
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A1 Journal article |
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2010 |
Publication |
AIP conference proceedings |
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1267 |
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512-513 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) |
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000281210900273 |
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2010-08-05 |
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0094-243x |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:84572 |
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7705 |
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Mao, D.; Lookman, R.; van de Weghe, H.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L. |
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Aqueous solubility calculation for petroleum mixtures in soil using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography analysis data |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
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Journal of chromatography : A |
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1216 |
Issue |
14 |
Pages |
2873-2880 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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An assessment of aqueous solubility (leaching potential) of soil contaminations with petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) is important in the context of the evaluation of (migration) risks and soil/groundwater remediation. Field measurements using monitoring wells often overestimate real TPH concentrations in case of presence of pure oil in the screened interval of the well. This paper presents a method to calculate TPH equilibrium concentrations in groundwater using soil analysis by high-performance liquid chromatography followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (HPLCGCXGC). The oil in the soil sample is divided into 79 defined hydrocarbon fractions on two GCXGC color plots. To each of these fractions a representative water solubility is assigned. Overall equilibrium water solubility of the non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) present in the sample and the water phase's chemical composition (in terms of the 79 fractions defined) are then calculated using Raoult's law. The calculation method was validated using soil spiked with 13 different TPH mixtures and 1 field-contaminated soil. Measured water solubilities using a column recirculation equilibration experiment agreed well to calculated equilibrium concentrations and water phase TPH composition. |
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000264730900020 |
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2008-08-27 |
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0021-9673 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76414 |
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7492 |
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Mao, D.; Lookman, R.; van de Weghe, H.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L. |
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Detailed analysis of petroleum hydrocarbon attenuation in biopiles by high-performance liquid chromatography followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography : A |
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1216 |
Issue |
9 |
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1524-1527 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Enhanced bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in two biopiles was quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCXGC). The attenuation of 34 defined hydrocarbon classes was calculated by HPLCGCXGC analysis of representative biopile samples at start-up and after 18 weeks of biopile operation. In general, a-cyclic alkanes were most efficiently removed from the biopiles, followed by monoaromatic hydrocarbons. Cycloalkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were more resistant to degradation. A-cyclic biomarkers farnesane, trimethyl-C13, norpristane, pristane and phytane dropped to only about 10% of their initial concentrations. On the other hand, C29C31 hopane concentrations remained almost unaltered after 18 weeks of biopile operation, confirming their resistance to biodegradation. They are thus reliable indicators to estimate attenuation potential of petroleum hydrocarbons in biopile processed soils. |
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000263610500035 |
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2009-01-07 |
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0021-9673 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76320 |
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7769 |
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Neven, L.; Barich, H.; Sleegers, N.; Cánovas, R.; Debruyne, G.; De Wael, K. |
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Development of a combi-electrosensor for the detection of phenol by combining photoelectrochemistry and square wave voltammetry |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
Publication |
Analytica chimica acta |
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1206 |
Issue |
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Pages |
339732 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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The high toxicity, endocrine-disrupting effects and low (bio)degradability commonly attributed to phenolic compounds have promoted their recognition as priority toxic pollutants. For this reason, the monitoring of these compounds in industrial, domestic and agricultural streams is crucial to prevent and decrease their toxicity in our daily life. To confront this relevant environmental issue, we propose the use of a combi-electrosensor which combines singlet oxygen (1O2)-based photoelectrochemistry (PEC) with square wave voltammetry (SWV). The high sensitivity of the PEC sensor (being a faster alternative for traditional COD measurements) ensures the detection of nmol L−1 levels of phenolic compounds while the SWV measurements (being faster than the color test kits) allow the differentiation between phenolic compounds. Herein, we report on the development of such a combi-electrosensor for the sensitive and selective detection of phenol (PHOH) in the presence of related phenolic compounds such as hydroquinone (HQ), bisphenol A (BPA), resorcinol (RC) and catechol (CC). The PEC sensor was able to determine the concentration of PHOH in spiked river samples containing only PHOH with a recovery between 96% and 111%. The SWV measurements elucidated the presence of PHOH, HQ and CC in the spiked samples containing multiple phenol compounds. Finally, the practicality of the combi-electrosensor set-up with a dual SPE containing two working electrodes and shared reference and counter electrodes was demonstrated. As a result, the combination of the two techniques is a powerful and valuable tool in the analysis of phenolic samples, since each technique improves the general performance by overcoming the inherent drawbacks that they display independently. |
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000793070200016 |
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2022-03-16 |
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0003-2670; 1873-4324 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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OpenAccess |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:187499 |
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8848 |
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Moro, G.; Foumthuim, C.J.D.; Spinaci, M.; Martini, E.; Cimino, D.; Balliana, E.; Lieberzeit, P.; Romano, F.; Giacometti, A.; Campos, R.; De Wael, K.; Moretto, L.M. |
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How perfluoroalkyl substances modify fluorinated self-assembled monolayer architectures : an electrochemical and computational study |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
Publication |
Analytica chimica acta |
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1204 |
Issue |
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Pages |
339740-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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There is an urgent need for sensing strategies to screen perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous matrices. These strategies must be applicable in large-scale monitoring plans to face the ubiquitous use of PFAS, their wide global spread, and their fast evolution towards short-chain, branched molecules. To this aim, the changes in fluorinated self-assembled monolayers (SAM) with different architectures (pinholes/defects-free and with randomized pinholes/defects) were studied upon exposure to both long and short-chain PFAS. The applicability of fluorinated SAM in PFAS sensing was evaluated. Changes in the SAM structures were characterised combining electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and voltam-metric techniques. The experimental data interpretation was supported by molecular dynamics simu-lations to gain a more in-depth understanding of the interaction mechanisms involved. Pinhole/defect-free fluorinated SAM were found to be applicable to long-chain PFAS screening within switch-on sensing strategy, while a switch-off sensing strategy was reported for screening of both short/long-chain PFAS. These strategies confirmed the possibility to play on fluorophilic interactions when designing PFAS screening methods.(c) 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000789493000010 |
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2022-03-17 |
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0003-2670; 1873-4324 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:188658 |
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8880 |
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Dirtu, A.C.; Ravindra, K.; Roosens, L.; Van Grieken, R.; Neels, H.; Blust, R.; Covaci, A. |
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Fast analysis of decabrominated diphenyl ether using low-pressure gas chromatography.electron-capture negative ionization mass spectrometry |
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A1 Journal article |
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2008 |
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Journal of chromatography : A |
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1186 |
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Pages |
295-301 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Toxicological Centre |
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000254884700024 |
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2007-07-23 |
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0021-9673 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:67546 |
Serial |
7957 |
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Bal, K.M.; Cautereels, J.; Blockhuys, F. |
| Title |
Structures and spectroscopic properties of sulfur-nitrogen-pnictogen chains : R2P-N=S=N-PR2 and R2P-N=S=N-AsR2 |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
Publication |
Journal of molecular structure |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Mol Struct |
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1132 |
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Pages |
102-108 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The conformational and configurational preferences of Me2PNSNPMe2 (3) and Me2PNSNAsMe2 (4) have been identified using quantum chemical calculations at the DFT/B3LYP/6-311+G* level of theory. An approach in which energetic, structural (geometries and bond orders), electronic (analysis of the electron density) and spectroscopic properties are combined leads to the conclusion that these sulfur-nitrogen-pnictogen chains share many of the properties of their chalcogen-nitrogen analogues but that the through-space intramolecular interactions favouring the Z,Z configuration are even weaker than in these latter compounds. The results of this analysis also lead to an unambiguous assignment of the variable-temperature 31P and 15N NMR spectra of these compounds and their structures both in solution and in the solid state. |
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Amsterdam |
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000393254400015 |
Publication Date |
2016-08-07 |
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Edition |
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0022-2860 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
1.753 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access: Available from 03.10.2019
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Most recent IF: 1.753 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145533 |
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4726 |
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Ravindra, K.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Low-pressure gas chromatography-ion trap mass spectrometry for the fast determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air samples |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
1114 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
278-281 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000237542500016 |
Publication Date |
2006-04-05 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:57705 |
Serial |
8188 |
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Baez, J.F.; Compton, M.; Chahrati, S.; Cánovas, R.; Blondeau, P.; Andrade, F.J. |
| Title |
Controlling the mixed potential of polyelectrolyte-coated platinum electrodes for the potentiometric detection of hydrogen peroxide |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Analytica Chimica Acta |
Abbreviated Journal |
Anal Chim Acta |
| Volume |
1097 |
Issue |
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Pages |
204-213 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
The use of a Pt electrode coated with a layer of Nafion has been described in previous works as an attractive way to perform the potentiometric detection of hydrogen peroxide. Despite of the attractive features of this approach, the nature of the non-Nernstian response of this system was not properly addressed. In this work, using a mixed potential model, the open circuit potential of the Pt electrode is shown to be under kinetic control of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). It is proposed that hydrogen peroxide acts as an oxygenated species that blocks free sites on the Pt surface, interfering with the ORR. Therefore, the effect of the polyelectrolyte coating can be understood in terms of the modulation of the factors that affects the kinetics of the ORR, such as an increase of the H+ concentration, minimization of the effect of the spectator species, etc. Because of the complexity and the lack of models that accurately describe systems with practical applications, this work is not intended to provide a mechanistic but rather a phenomenological view on problem. A general framework to understand the factors that affect the potentiometric response is provided. Experimental evidence showing that the use of polyelectrolyte coatings are a powerful way to control the mixed potential open new ways for the development of robust and simple potentiometric sensors. |
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2019-11-13 |
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0003-2670; 1873-4324 |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
6.2 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 6.2; 2020 IF: 4.95 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:184381 |
Serial |
7731 |
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Godoi, A.F.L.; Van Vaeck, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Use of solid-phase microextraction for the detection of acetic acid by ion-trap gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and application to indoor levels in museums |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section |
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| Volume |
1067 |
Issue |
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Pages |
331-336 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000227925800032 |
Publication Date |
2005-01-26 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:51590 |
Serial |
8723 |
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Stefaniak, E.A.; Darchuk, L.; Sapundjiev, D.; Kips, R.; Aregbe, Y.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
New insight into UO2F2 particulate structure by micro-Raman spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Journal of molecular structure |
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1040 |
Issue |
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Pages |
206-212 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Uranyl fluoride particles produced via hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride have been deposited on different substrates: polished graphite disks, silver foil, stainless steel and gold-coated silicon wafer, and measured with micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS). All three metallic substrates enhanced the Raman signal delivered by UO2F2 in comparison to graphite. The fundamental stretching of the UO band appeared at 867 cm−1 in case of the graphite substrate, while in case of the others it was shifted to lower frequencies (down to 839 cm−1). All applied metallic substrates showed the expected effect of Raman signal enhancement; however the gold layer appeared to be most effective. Application of new substrates provides more information on the molecular structure of uranyl fluoride precipitation, which is interesting for nuclear safeguards and nuclear environmental analysis. |
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000318961000027 |
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2013-02-19 |
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0022-2860 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:107123 |
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8299 |
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Godoi, A.F.L.; Vilegas, W.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Van Vaeck, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Application of low-pressure gas chromatography-io-trap mass spectrometry to the analysis of the eseential oil of Turnera diffusa (Ward.) Urb |
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A1 Journal article |
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2004 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section |
Abbreviated Journal |
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1027 |
Issue |
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Pages |
127-130 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000188498900018 |
Publication Date |
2003-10-14 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:43529 |
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7480 |
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Godoi, A.F.L.; Ravindra, K.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Andrade, S.J.; Santiago-Silva, M.; Van Vaeck, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Fast chromatographic determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aerosol samples from sugar cane burning |
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A1 Journal article |
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2004 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section |
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1027 |
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Pages |
49-53 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000188498900008 |
Publication Date |
2003-11-15 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:43528 |
Serial |
7959 |
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Joos, P.E.; Godoi, A.F.L.; de Jong, R.; de Zeeuw, J.; Van Grieken, R. |
| Title |
Trace analysis of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene isomers in environmental samples by low-pressure gas chromatography-ion trap mass spectrometry |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2003 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography: A: bibliography section |
Abbreviated Journal |
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985 |
Issue |
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Pages |
191-196 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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000180580400024 |
Publication Date |
2003-02-04 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:40612 |
Serial |
8685 |
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de Jong van Coevorden, C.M.; Gielis, J.; Caratelli, D. |
| Title |
Application of Gielis transformation to the design of metamaterial structures |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : conference series |
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963 |
Issue |
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Pages |
Unsp 012008 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
In this communication, the use of Gielis transformation to design more compact metamaterial unit cells is explored. For this purpose, transformed complementary split ring resonators and spiral resonators are coupled to micro-strip lines and theirbehaviour is investigated. The obtained results confirm that the useof the considered class of supershaped geometries enables the synthesis of very compact scalable microwave components. |
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000435022800008 |
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2018-02-20 |
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1742-6588; 1742-6596 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:150947 |
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7475 |
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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? |
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A1 Journal article |
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2024 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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918 |
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Pages |
170623-15 |
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A1 Journal article; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change |
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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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001183615800001 |
Publication Date |
2024-02-04 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
9.8 |
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Most recent IF: 9.8; 2024 IF: 4.9 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:204498 |
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9191 |
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Van Tendeloo, M.; Baptista, M.C.; Van Winckel, T.; Vlaeminck, S.E. |
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Recurrent multi-stressor floc treatments with sulphide and free ammonia enabled mainstream partial nitritation/anammox |
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A1 Journal article |
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2024 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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912 |
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169449-12 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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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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2023-12-18 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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| Impact Factor |
9.8 |
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Not_Open_Access |
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Most recent IF: 9.8; 2024 IF: 4.9 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:202286 |
Serial |
9083 |
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Koch, K.; Wuyts, K.; Denys, S.; Samson, R. |
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The influence of plant species, leaf morphology, height and season on PM capture efficiency in living wall systems |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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905 |
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Pages |
167808-167811 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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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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2023-10-13 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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9.8 |
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Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:201033 |
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9049 |
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Barich, H.; Cánovas, R.; De Wael, K. |
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Electrochemical identification of hazardous phenols and their complex mixtures in real samples using unmodified screen-printed electrodes |
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A1 Journal article |
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2022 |
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Journal of electroanalytical chemistry : an international journal devoted to all aspects of electrode kynetics, interfacial structure, properties of electrolytes, colloid and biological electrochemistry. |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Electroanal Chem |
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904 |
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115878 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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The electrochemical behavior of some of the most relevant endocrine-disrupting phenols using unmodified carbon screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) is described for the first time. Experiments were made to assess the electrochemical behavior of phenol (PHOH), pentachlorophenol (PCP), 4-tert octylphenol (OP) and bisphenol A (BPA) and their determination in the most favorable conditions, using voltammetric methods such as cyclic voltammetry (CV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV) in Britton Robinson (BR) buffer. Further, the usefulness of the electrochemical approach was validated with real samples from a local river and was compared to commercial phenols test kit, which is commonly used for on-site screening in industrial streams and wastewaters. Finally, the approach was compared with a lab-bench standard method using real samples, i.e., high-performance liquid chromatography with a photodiode array detector (HPLC-DAD). |
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2021-11-14 |
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1572-6657; 1873-2569 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
4.5 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 4.5 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:184384 |
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7150 |
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Li, L.; Lin, Q.; Nijs, I.; De Boeck, H.; Beemster, G.T.S.; Asard, H.; Verbruggen, E. |
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More persistent weather causes a pronounced soil microbial legacy but does not impact subsequent plant communities |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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The science of the total environment |
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903 |
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166570-166578 |
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A1 Journal article; Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES); Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change |
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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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2023-08-24 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.8 |
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Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:200463 |
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9213 |
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Ortiz-Aguayo, D.; De Wael, K.; del Valle, M. |
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Voltammetric sensing using an array of modified SPCE coupled with machine learning strategies for the improved identification of opioids in presence of cutting agents |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Journal Of Electroanalytical Chemistry |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Electroanal Chem |
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902 |
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115770 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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This work reports the use of modified screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) for the identification of three drugs of abuse and two habitual cutting agents, caffeine and paracetamol, combining voltammetric sensing and chemometrics. In order to achieve this goal, codeine, heroin and morphine were subjected to Square Wave Voltammetry (SWV) at pH 7, in order to elucidate their electrochemical fingerprints. The optimized SPCEs electrode array, which have a differentiated response for the three oxidizable compounds, was derived from Carbon, Prussian blue, Cobalt (II) phthalocyanine, Copper (II) oxide, Polypyrrole and Palladium nanoparticles ink-modified carbon electrodes. Finally, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) coupled with Silhouette parameter assessment was used to select the most suitable combination of sensors for identification of drugs of abuse in presence of cutting agents. |
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000714415500006 |
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2021-10-13 |
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1572-6657; 1873-2569 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.012 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 3.012 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:184018 |
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8745 |
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Safdel, A.; Zarei-Hanzaki, A.; Abedi, H.R.; Pourbabak, S.; Schryvers, D.; Basu, R. |
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Asymmetrical superelastic behavior of thermomechanically processed semi-equiatomic NiTi alloy in tensile and compressive modes of deformation |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Journal Of Alloys And Compounds |
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J Alloy Compd |
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878 |
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160443 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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In the present work two different cold working and annealing schemes were utilized, and the asymmetric superelastic response of thermomechanically processed materials were then assessed through cyclic tensile and compressive modes of deformation. The values of transformation stress, transformation strain, and pseudoelastic strain were measured for each treated and solutionized specimens and the asymmetric response was compared. In the solution annealed state, the difference of these parameters at different deformation modes was negligible due to the weak texture of the material, while for thermomechanically treated ones, development of specific deformation and recrystallization texture components was identified to be one of the underlying reasons of intensified asymmetry. The evolved substructure during the thermomechanical processing also played a substantial role in determining the asymmetric response. The presence of fine grains and dense dislocation substructure could hinder the movement of the transformation front, thus limiting the range of transformation. In tensile mode, the transformation stress was lower, but higher transformation strain was achieved, which was discussed relying on the slip activity in specified oriented grains. The lower transformation strain in compression mode led to lower pseudoelastic strain due to the narrow transformation range which finally degraded superelastic response of the material. (C) 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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2021-05-18 |
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0925-8388 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.133 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 3.133 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:179564 |
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6855 |
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Muys, M.; González Cámara, S.J.; Derese, S.; Spiller, M.; Verliefde, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E. |
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Dissolution rate and growth performance reveal struvite as a sustainable nutrient source to produce a diverse set of microbial protein |
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A1 Journal article |
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2023 |
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The science of the total environment |
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866 |
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161172-161179 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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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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000922040000001 |
Publication Date |
2022-12-24 |
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0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.8 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 9.8; 2023 IF: 4.9 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:192943 |
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7297 |
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