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Author de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Germonpré, P.; Salgado, R.; Parizel, P.M.; de Backer, W.
Title Clinical applications of image-based airway computational fluid dynamics: assessment of inhalation medication and endobronchial devices Type A3 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Proceedings of the Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 7262 Issue Pages 72621p,1-72621p,9
Keywords A3 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a technique that is used increasingly in the biomedical field. Solving the flow equations numerically provides a convenient way to assess the efficiency of therapies and devices, ranging from cardiovascular stents and heart valves to hemodialysis workflows. Also in the respiratory field CFD has gained increasing interest, especially through the combination of three dimensional image reconstruction which results in highend patient-specific models. This paper provides an overview of clinical applications of CFD through image based modeling, resulting from recent studies performed in our center. We focused on two applications: assessment of the efficiency of inhalation medication and analysis of endobronchial valve placement. In the first application we assessed the mode of action of a novel bronchodilator in 10 treated patients and 4 controls. We assessed the local volume increase and resistance change based on the combination of imaging and CFD. We found a good correlation between the changes in volume and resistance coming from the CFD results and the clinical tests. In the second application we assessed the placement and effect of one way endobronchial valves on respiratory function in 6 patients. We found a strong patientspecific result of the therapy where in some patients the therapy resulted in complete atelectasis of the target lobe while in others the lobe remained inflated. We concluded from these applications that CFD can provide a better insight into clinically relevant therapies.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2009-02-27
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ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:79497 Serial 374
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Author Mao, D.; Lookman, R.; van de Weghe, H.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L.
Title Aqueous solubility calculation for petroleum mixtures in soil using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography analysis data Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of chromatography : A Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 1216 Issue 14 Pages 2873-2880
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract 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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Language Wos 000264730900020 Publication Date 2008-08-27
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9673 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:76414 Serial 7492
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Author Mao, D.; Lookman, R.; van de Weghe, H.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L.
Title Detailed analysis of petroleum hydrocarbon attenuation in biopiles by high-performance liquid chromatography followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of chromatography : A Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 1216 Issue 9 Pages 1524-1527
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract 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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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000263610500035 Publication Date 2009-01-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0021-9673 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:76320 Serial 7769
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Author Masir, M.R.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Matulis, A.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Angular confinement and direction-dependent transmission in graphene nanostructures with magnetic barriers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication AIP conference proceedings Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 1199 Issue Pages 363-364
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We evaluate the transmission through magnetic barriers in graphene-based nanostructures. Several particular cases are considered: a magnetic step, single and double barriers, delta -function barriers as well as barrier structures with inhomogeneous magnetic field profiles but with average magnetic field equal to zero. The transmission exhibits a strong dependence on the direction of the incident wave vector. In general the resonant structure of the transmission is significantly more pronounced for (Dirac) electrons with linear spectrum compared to that for electrons with a parabolic one.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000281590800171 Publication Date 2010-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84892 Serial 115
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Author Barbier, M.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M.; Pereira, J.M.
Title Band structure, density of states, and transmission in graphene bilayer superlattices Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication AIP conference proceedings Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 1199 Issue Pages 547-548
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The energy spectrum and density of states of graphene bilayer superlattices (SLs) are evaluated. We take into account doping and/or gating of the layers as well as tunnel coupling between them. In addition, we evaluate the transmission through such SLs and through single or double barriers. The transmission exhibits a strong dependence on the direction of the incident wave vector.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000281590800258 Publication Date 2010-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84893 Serial 217
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Author Peelaers, H.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Phonon band structures of Si nanowires Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication AIP conference proceedings Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 1199 Issue Pages 323-324
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We present full ab initio calculations of the phonon band structure of thin Si nanowires oriented along the [110] direction. Using these phonon dispersion relations we investigate the structural stability of these wires. We found that all studied wires were stable also when doped with either B or P, if the unit cell was taken sufficiently large along the wire axis. The evolution of the phonon dispersion relations and of the sound velocities with respect to the wire diameters is discussed. Softening is observed for acoustic modes and hardening for optical phonon modes with increasing wire diameters.
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Publisher Place of Publication New York Editor
Language Wos 000281590800153 Publication Date 2010-01-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:84891 Serial 2602
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Author Karabidak, S.M.; Čevik, U.; Kaya, S.
Title A new method to compensate for counting losses due to system dead time Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 603 Issue 3 Pages 361-364
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Determination of count losses and pile-up pulse effects in quantitative and qualitative analysis became a vital step in various analyses. Therefore, compensating for counting losses is of importance. These counting losses are due to the pulse pile-up, paralyzable and non-paralyzable system dead time or a combination of these mechanisms. In this work, a new method is suggested for the correction of dead time losses resulting from the above mechanisms. For this purpose, a source code was developed. It was found that the peaking time was an important parameter over system dead time. The method suggested seems to be more effective even at high count rate. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000266829400021 Publication Date 2009-02-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94550 Serial 8304
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Author Khalil-Allafi, J.; Amin-Ahmadi, B.
Title The effect of chemical composition on enthalpy and entropy changes of martensitic transformations in binary NiTi shape memory alloys Type P3 Proceeding
Year 2009 Publication Journal Of Alloys And Compounds Abbreviated Journal J Alloy Compd
Volume (down) 487 Issue Pages 363-366
Keywords P3 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract In the present research work the binary NiTi alloys with various compositions in the range of 50.351 at.% Ni were used. Samples have been annealed at 850 °C for 15 min and then quenched in water. In order to characterize transformation temperatures and enthalpy changes of the forward and the reverse martensitic transformation, Differential Scanning Calorimetric (DSC) experiments were performed. The enthalpy and entropy changes as a function of Ni atomic content have been thermodynamically investigated. Results show that enthalpy and entropy changes of martensitic transformation decrease when Ni atomic content increases. The variation of enthalpy and entropy of martensitic transformation with Ni content in binary NiTi alloys were explained by thermodynamic parameters and electron concentration of alloy (e/a) respectively.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000272521900073 Publication Date 2009-07-31
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on the Physics of Semiconductors
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0925-8388; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.133 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.133; 2009 IF: 2.135
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122040 Serial 804
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Author Koblischka, M.R.; Winter, M.; Das, P.; Koblischka-Veneva, A.; Muralidhar, M.; Wolf, T.; Babu, N.H.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hartmann, U.
Title Observation of nanostripes and -clusters in (Nd, EuGd)Ba2Cu3Ox superconductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physica: C : superconductivity Abbreviated Journal Physica C
Volume (down) 469 Issue 4 Pages 168-176
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Nanostripes are observed in melt-textured and single-crystalline samples of the ternary light rare earth (LRE)-compound (Nd0.33Eu0.33Gd0.33)Ba2Cu3Ox (NEG) by means of atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling microscopy at ambient conditions, combined with transmission electron microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction. This enables the observation of several important features: The nanostripes are formed by chains of nanoclusters, representing the LRE/Ba substitution. The dimensions of the nanostripes are similar for both types of NEG samples. The periodicity of the nanostripes is found to range between 40 and 60 nm; the shape of the nanoclusters is elliptic with a major axis length between 300 and 500 nm and a minor axis length of about 30150 nm. The stripes are filling effectively the space in between the twin boundaries. Concerning the flux pinning, the nanoclusters are the important pinning sites, not the nanostripes themselves.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000264657100008 Publication Date 2009-01-23
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0921-4534; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.404 Times cited 6 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.404; 2009 IF: 0.723
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76403 Serial 2418
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Author Berghmans, P.; Bleux, N.; Int Panis, L.; Mishra, V.K.; Torfs, R.; Van Poppel, M.
Title Exposure assessment of a cyclist to PM10 and ultrafine particles Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 407 Issue 4 Pages 1286-1298
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
Abstract Estimating personal exposure to air pollution is a crucial component in identifying high-risk populations and situations. It will enable policy makers to determine efficient control strategies. Cycling is again becoming a favorite mode of transport both in developing and in developed countries due to increasing traffic congestion and environmental concerns. in Europe, it is also seen as a healthy sports activity. However, due to high levels of hazardous pollutants in the present day road microenvironment the cyclist might be at a higher health risk due to higher breathing rate and proximity to the vehicular exhaust. In this paper we present estimates of the exposure of a cyclist to particles of various size fractions including ultrafine particles (UFP) in the town of Mol (Flanders, Belgium). The results indicate relatively higher UFP concentration exposure during morning office hours and moderate UFP levels during afternoon. The major sources of UFP and PM(10) were identified, which are vehicular emission and construction activities, respectively. We also present a dust mapping technique which can be a useful tool for town planners and local policy makers. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000262573200005 Publication Date 2008-12-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0048-9697; 1879-1026 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94563 Serial 7953
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Author Stranger, M.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.S.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Particulate matter and gaseous pollutants in residences in Antwerp, Belgium Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 407 Issue 3 Pages 1182-1192
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract This comprehensive study, a first in Flanders, Belgium, aimed at characterizing the residential indoor air quality of subgroups that took part in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS I1991 and ECHRS II1996) questionnaire-based asthma and related illnesses studies. This pilot study aimed at the evaluation of particulate matter and various inorganic gaseous compounds in residences in Antwerp. In addition personal exposure to the gaseous compounds of one individual per residence was assessed. The main objective was to obtain some base-line pollutant levels and compare these with studies performed in other cities, to estimate the indoor air quality in residences in Antwerp. Correlations between the various pollutant levels, indoor:outdoor ratios and the micro-environments of each residence were investigated. This paper presents results on indoor and ambient PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 mass concentrations, its elemental composition in terms of K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br, Pb, Al, Si, S and Cl and the water-soluble ionic concentrations in terms of SO42−, NO32−, Cl−, NH4+ K+, Ca2+. In addition, indoor, ambient and personal exposure levels of the gases NO2, SO2, and O3 were determined. Elevated indoor:outdoor ratios were found for NO2 in residences containing gas stoves. In smoker's houses increased PM concentrations of 58 and 43% were found for the fine and coarse fractions respectively. Contrary to the fact that all I/O ratios of the registered elements in each individual house were significantly correlated to each other, no correlation could be established between the I/O ratios of the different houses, thus indicating a unique micro-environment for each residence. Linear relationships between the particulate matter elemental composition, SO2 and O3 levels indoors and outdoors could be established. No linear relationships between indoor and outdoor NO2 and particulate mass concentrations were found.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000262660800020 Publication Date 2008-11-15
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0048-9697; 1879-1026 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:76002 Serial 8361
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Author Bugani, S.; Modugno, F.; Lucejko, J.J.; Giachi, G.; Cagno, S.; Cloetens, P.; Janssens, K.; Morselli, L.
Title Study on the impregnation of archaeological waterlogged wood with consolidation treatments using synchrotron radiation microtomography Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal Anal Bioanal Chem
Volume (down) 395 Issue 7 Pages 1977-1985
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract In favourable conditions of low temperature and low oxygen concentration, archaeological waterlogged wooden artefacts, such as shipwrecks, can survive with a good state of preservation. Nevertheless, anaerobic bacteria can considerably degrade waterlogged wooden objects with a significant loss in polysaccharidic components. Due to these decay processes, wood porosity and water content increase under ageing. In such conditions, the conservation treatments of archaeological wooden artefacts often involve the replacement of water with substances which fill the cavities and help to prevent collapse and stress during drying. The treatments are very often expensive and technically difficult, and their effectiveness very much depends on the chemical and physical characteristics of the substances used for impregnation. Also important are the degree of cavity-filling, penetration depth and distribution in the structure of the wood. In this study, the distribution in wood cavities of some mixtures based on polyethylene glycols and colophony, used for the conservation of waterlogged archaeological wood, was investigated using synchrotron radiation X-ray computed microtomography (SR-A mu CT). This non-destructive imaging technique was useful for the study of the degraded waterlogged wood and enabled us to visualise the morphology of the wood and the distribution of the materials used in the wood treatments. The study has shown how deposition is strictly related to the dimension of the wooden cavities. The work is currently proceeding with the comparison of synchrotron observations with the data of the solutions viscosity and with those of the properties imparted to the wood by the treatments.
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Publisher Place of Publication Editor
Language Wos 000272017000005 Publication Date 2009-09-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1618-2642 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.431 Times cited 30 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.431; 2009 IF: 3.480
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94493 Serial 5853
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Author Lamoen, D.; March, N.H.
Title Orientational disorder in some molecular solids in relation to the boson peak in glasses Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physics letters : A Abbreviated Journal Phys Lett A
Volume (down) 373 Issue 7 Pages 799-800
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Orientational disorder in some molecular solids is discussed in relation to the emphasis placed on transverse vibrational modes in glasses as the origin of the observed boson peak in two very recent contributions in Nature Materials. In particular, facts are here presented for (i) CH4, (ii) C60 and (iii) ethanol in their solid phases for (a) specific heat and (b) neutron scattering. The results for ethanol in particular do not fit in with the interpretation of the boson peak in terms of transverse acoustic phonons in disordered systems. Glasses will therefore have to be separated into at least two classes where the physical interpretation of the boson peak is concerned.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000263515500020 Publication Date 2009-01-09
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0375-9601; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.772 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes Bof Approved Most recent IF: 1.772; 2009 IF: 2.009
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72917 Serial 2516
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Author Baguer, N.; Georgieva, V.; Calderin, L.; Todorov, I.T.; van Gils, S.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Study of the nucleation and growth of TiO2 and ZnO thin films by means of molecular dynamics simulations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of crystal growth Abbreviated Journal J Cryst Growth
Volume (down) 311 Issue 16 Pages 4034-4043
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The nucleation and growth of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films on Fe2O3 (hematite), Al2O3 (á-alumina) and SiO2 (á-quartz) are studied by molecular dynamics simulations. The results show the formation of a strong interface region between the substrate and the film in the six systems studied here. A combination of polycrystalline and amorphous phases are observed in the TiO2 films grown on the three substrates. ZnO deposition on the Fe2O3 and Al2O3 crystals yields a monocrystalline film growth. The ZnO film deposited on the SiO2 crystal exhibits less crystallinity. The simulation results are compared with experimental results available in the literature.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000269580100012 Publication Date 2009-06-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0022-0248; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.751 Times cited 23 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.751; 2009 IF: 1.534
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77453 Serial 3338
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Author de Backer, J.W.; Vos, W.G.; Burnell, P.; Verhulst, S.L.; Salmon, P.; de Clerck, N.; de Backer, W.
Title Study of the variability in upper and lower airway morphology in Sprague-Dawley rats using modern micro-CT scan-based segmentation techniques Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication The anatomical record: advances in integrative anatomy and evolutionary biology Abbreviated Journal Anat Rec
Volume (down) 292 Issue 5 Pages 720-727
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP)
Abstract Animal models are being used extensively in pre-clinical and safety assessment studies to assess the effectiveness and safety of new chemical entities and delivery systems. Although never entirely replacing the need for animal testing, the use of computer simulations could eventually reduce the amount of animals needed for research purposes and refine the data acquired from the animal studies. Computational fluid dynamics is a powerful tool that makes it possible to simulate flow and particle behavior in animal or patient-specific respiratory models, for purposes of inhaled delivery. This tool requires an accurate representation of the respiratory system, respiration and dose delivery attributes. The aim of this study is to develop a representative airway model of the Sprague-Dawley rat using static and dynamic micro-CT scans. The entire respiratory tract was modeled, from the snout and nares down to the central airways at the point where no distinction could be made between intraluminal air and the surrounding tissue. For the selection of the representative model, variables such as upper airway movement, segmentation length, airway volume and size are taken into account. Dynamic scans of the nostril region were used to illustrate the characteristic morphology of this region in anaesthetized animals. It could be concluded from this study that it was possible to construct a highly detailed representative model of a Sprague-Dawley rat based on imaging modalities such as micro-CT scans
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Publisher Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor
Language Wos 000265766000010 Publication Date 2009-03-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1932-8486;1932-8494; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.431 Times cited 16 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.431; 2009 IF: 1.490
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76455 Serial 3342
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Author Lin, K.; Pescarmona, P.P.; Houthoofd, K.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Jacobs, P.A.
Title Direct room-temperature synthesis of methyl-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles and their catalytic performance in epoxidation Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of catalysis Abbreviated Journal J Catal
Volume (down) 263 Issue 1 Pages 75-82
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Methyl-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles with a size of 80 to 160 nm (Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP) were directly prepared via a dilute solution route by the co-condensation of tetraethoxysilane and methylalkoxysilanes in sodium hydroxide medium at room temperature. The characterization results showed the existence of ordered hexagonal mesoporous structure and tetrahedral Ti species in the nanoparticles. In the epoxidation of cyclohexene with tert-butyl hydroperoxide and aqueous H2O2, Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP samples displayed higher turnover frequencies (TOFs) for cyclohexene and initial reaction rates compared to Ti-MCM-41 and methyl-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 with normal particle size and to non-functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanoparticles. Simultaneously, a higher selectivity for cyclohexene epoxide was observed in the case of aqueous H2O2, suggesting that the hydrolysis of cyclohexene epoxide with water is reduced on Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP samples. The improved catalytic behavior of Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP is discussed both in terms of the nanosize and methylation of the surface of the catalyst particles. The regeneration of Me-Ti-MCM-41 NP with tert-butyl hydroperoxide solution was evaluated via washing and calcination approaches.
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Publisher Place of Publication San Diego, Calif. Editor
Language Wos 000265000800008 Publication Date 2009-02-14
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0021-9517; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 6.844 Times cited 89 Open Access
Notes Iwt; Iap; Goa Approved Most recent IF: 6.844; 2009 IF: 5.288
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76395 Serial 720
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Author Brosens, F.; Magnus, W.
Title Carrier transport in nanodevices: revisiting the Boltzmann and Wigner distribution functions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physica status solidi: B: basic research Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi B
Volume (down) 246 Issue 7 Pages 1656-1661
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems
Abstract In principle, transport of charged carriers in nanometer sized solid-state devices can be fully characterized once the non-equilibrium distribution function describing the carrier ensemble is known. In this light, we have revisited the Boltzmann and the Wigner distribution functions and the framework in which they emerge from the classical respectively quantum mechanical Liouville equation. We have assessed the method of the characteristic curves as a potential workhorse to solve the time dependent Boltzmann equation for carriers propagating through spatially non-uniform systems, such as nanodevices. In order to validate the proposed solution strategy, we numerically solve the Boltzmann equation for a one-dimensional conductor mimicking the basic features of a biased low-dimensional transistor operating in the on-state. Finally, we propose a computational scheme capable of extending the benefits of the above mentioned solution strategy when it comes to solve the Wigner-Liouville equation.
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000268659100033 Publication Date 2009-04-22
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0370-1972;1521-3951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.674 Times cited 8 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.674; 2009 IF: 1.150
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77953 Serial 284
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Author Michel, K.H.; Verberck, B.
Title Theoretical phonon dispersions in monolayers and multilayers of hexagonal boron-nitride Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Physica status solidi: B: basic research Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi B
Volume (down) 246 Issue 11/12 Pages 2802-2805
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Starting from an empirical force constant model of valence interactions and calculating by Ewald's method the electrostatic force constants, we derive the dynamical matrix for a monolayer and for multilayer systems of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). Solution of the secular problem leads to the corresponding phonon dispersion relations. The interplay between valence forces and Coulomb forces is discussed. A comparison with previous results on graphene and graphene multilayers is made. Our spectra on the h-BN monolayer are rather similar to previous ab initio theory results. Comparison is also made with Raman and infrared experimental results.
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000272904100091 Publication Date 2009-11-12
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0370-1972; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.674 Times cited 10 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.674; 2009 IF: 1.150
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80673 Serial 3609
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Author Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; van den Broek, W.; Schryvers, D.
Title Optimization of a FIB/SEM slice-and-view study of the 3D distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in NiTi Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of microscopy Abbreviated Journal J Microsc-Oxford
Volume (down) 233 Issue 1 Pages 61-68
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab
Abstract The 3D morphology and distribution of lenticular Ni4Ti3 precipitates in the austenitic B2 matrix of a binary Ni51Ti49 alloy has been investigated by a slice-and-view procedure in a dual-beam focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope system. Due to the weak contrast of the precipitates, proper imaging conditions need to be selected first to allow for semi-automated image treatment. Knowledgeable imaging is further needed to ensure that all variants of the precipitates are observed with equal probability, regardless of sample orientation. Finally, a volume ratio of 10.2% for the Ni4Ti3 precipitates could be calculated, summed over all variants, which yields a net composition of Ni50.27Ti49.73 for the matrix, leading to an increase of 125 degrees for the martensitic start temperature. Also, the expected relative orientation of the different variants of the precipitates could be confirmed.
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Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
Language Wos 000262511900008 Publication Date 2009-01-15
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ISSN 0022-2720;1365-2818; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.692 Times cited 22 Open Access
Notes Multimat Fwo; G0465.05 Approved Most recent IF: 1.692; 2009 IF: 1.612
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76026 Serial 2486
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Author Nguyen, H.L.; Braun, M.; Szaloki, I.; Baeyens, W.; Van Grieken, R.; Leermakers, M.
Title Tracing the metal pollution history of the Tisza River through the analysis of a sediment depth profile Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Water, air and soil pollution Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 200 Issue Pages 119-132
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The vertical profiles of 20 major and trace metals were investigated along a 180-cm-long sediment core, which was sampled at Kiss-Janosne-Holt Tisza, an oxbow lake located in the upper part of the Tisza River in Hungary. The vertical profiles showed sharp peaks at different depths, reflecting historical pollution events and unusual changes of river water characteristics. Five different groups of metals, containing metals which were strongly correlated and showing a similar behaviour, could be distinguished by factor analysis. Six areas, with variable degrees and types of contamination, were classified in the sediment core with cluster analysis. The most polluted sections were found in the upper 50-cm part (significantly contaminated by Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd and Hg) and the deeper 100120-cm part (characterised by high concentrations of metals associated with mining activities, such as Fe and Mn, as well as Cu, Zn and Pb). In recent years, important pollution events, such as the one which took place in March of 2000, were the reason for pollution of the upper sediment layers, whereas mining activities during the last century were responsible for the pollution of the deeper core sections.
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Language Wos 000266487700012 Publication Date 2008-10-29
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ISSN 0049-6979; 1573-2932 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:77257 Serial 8695
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Author Magnus, W.; Brosens, F.; Sorée, B.
Title Time dependent transport in 1D micro- and nanostructures: solving the Boltzmann and Wigner-Boltzmann equations Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 193 Issue 1 Pages 012004,1-012004,4
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems
Abstract For many decades the Boltzmann distribution function has been used to calculate the non-equilibrium properties of mobile particles undergoing the combined action of various scattering mechanisms and externally applied force fields. When the latter give rise to the occurrence of inhomogeneous potential profiles across the region through which the particles are moving, the numerical solution of the Boltzmann equation becomes a highly complicated task. In this work we highlight a particular algorithm that can be used to solve the time dependent Boltzmann equation as well as its quantum mechanical extension, the WignerBoltzmann equation. As an illustration, we show the calculated distribution function describing electrons propagating under the action of both a uniform and a pronouncedly non-uniform electric field.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos 000277100400004 Publication Date 2009-11-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1742-6596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:82861 Serial 3667
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Author Falkenberg, G.; Fleissner, G.E.; Fleissner, G.U.E.; Schuchardt, K.; Kühbacher, M.; Chalmin, E.; Janssens, K.
Title High resolution micro-XRF maps of iron oxides inside sensory dendrites of putative avian magnetoreceptors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 186 Issue 1 Pages 012084-3
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Iron mineral containing sensory dendrites in the inner lining of the upper beak of homing pigeons [1] and various bird species [2] are the first candidate structures for an avian magnetic field receptor. A new concept of magnetoreception [3, 4] is based on detailed ultra-structural optical and electron microscopy analyses in combination with synchrotron radiation microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis (micro-XRF) and microscopic X-ray absorption near edge structures (micro-XANES). Several behavioral experiments [5, 6] and first mathematical simulations [6] affirm our avian magnetoreceptor model. The iron minerals inside the dendrites are housed in three different subcellular compartments (bullets, platelets, vesicles), which could be clearly resolved and identified by electron microscopy on ultrathin sections [1, 3]. Micro-XRF and micro-XANES data obtained at HASYLAB beamline L added information about the elemental distribution and Fe speciation [3], but are averaged over the complete dendrite due to limited spatial resolution. Here we present recently performed micro-XRF maps with sub-micrometer resolution (ESRF ID21), which reveal for the first time subcellular structural information from almost bulk-like dendrite sample material. Due to the thickness of 30 μm the microarchitecture of the dendrites can be considered as undisturbed and artefacts introduced by sectioning might be widely reduced.
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Language Wos 000282023900084 Publication Date 2009-09-26
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ISSN 1742-6588; 1742-6596 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor Times cited 2 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111317 Serial 5642
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Author Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Zhang, H.; Dikarev, E.V.; Shpanchenko, R.V.; Antipov, E.V.
Title Original close-packed structure and magnetic properties of the Pb4Mn9O20 manganite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume (down) 182 Issue 8 Pages 2231-2238
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The crystal structure of the Pb4Mn9O20 compound (previously known as Pb0.43MnO2.18) was solved from powder X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, and high resolution electron microscopy data (S.G. Pnma, a=13.8888(2) Å, b=11.2665(2) Å, c=9.9867(1) Å, RI=0.016, RP=0.047). The structure is based on a 6H (cch)2 close packing of pure oxygen h-type (O16) layers alternating with mixed c-type (Pb4O12) layers. The Mn atoms occupy octahedral interstices formed by the oxygen atoms of the close-packed layers. The MnO6 octahedra share edges within the layers, whereas the octahedra in neighboring layers are linked through corner sharing. The relationship with the closely related Pb3Mn7O15 structure is discussed. Magnetization measurements reveal a peculiar magnetic behavior with a phase transition at 52 K, a small net magnetization below the transition temperature, and a tendency towards spin freezing.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000269066400035 Publication Date 2009-06-12
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 5 Open Access
Notes The authors are grateful to Christoph Geibel for the help in magnetization measurements. A.Ts. acknowledges MPI CKS for hospitality and financial support during the stay. E.D. thanks the National Science Foundation (CHE-0718900) for financial support. This work was supported by the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR Grants 07-03-00664-a, 06-03-90168-a and 07-03-00890-a). The authors acknowledge financial support from the European Union under the Framework 6 program under a contract for an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. Reference 026019 ESTEEM. Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:78935UA @ admin @ c:irua:78935 Serial 2529
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Author Bharathy, M.; Gemmill, W.R.; Fox, A.H.; Darriet, J.; Smith, M.D.; Hadermann, J.; Remy, M.S.; zur Loye, H.-C.
Title Synthesis and magnetic properties of rare earth ruthenates, Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume (down) 182 Issue 5 Pages 1164-1170
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Single crystals of Ln5Ru2O12 (Ln=Pr, Nd, SmTb) were grown out of either NaOH or KOH fluxes in sealed silver tubes. The crystals of all the phases were observed to be twinned as confirmed by TEM studies. The series crystallize in the C2/m monoclinic system with lattice parameters, a=12.4049(4)12.7621(6) Å, b=5.8414(2)5.9488(3) Å, c=7.3489(2)7.6424(4) Å, β=107.425(3)107.432(2)° and Z=2. The crystal structure is isotypic with the defect/disorder model of Ln5Re2O12 (Ln = Y, Gd) and consists of one dimensional edge shared RuO6 octahedral chains separated by a two dimensional LnOx polyhedral framework. Magnetic measurements indicate paramagnetic and antiferromagnetic behavior for Ln=Nd, SmGd and Ln=Tb, respectively.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000265893700027 Publication Date 2009-02-22
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77052 Serial 3433
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Author d' Hondt, H.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Kalyuzhnaya, A.S.; Rozova, M.G.; Tsirlin, A.A.; Tan, H.; Verbeeck, J.; Antipov, E.V.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 anion-deficient layered perovskite Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of solid state chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem
Volume (down) 182 Issue 2 Pages 356-363
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract A new layered perovskite Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 has been synthesized by solid state reaction in a sealed evacuated silica tube. The crystal structure has been determined using electron diffraction, high-resolution electron microscopy, and high-angle annular dark field imaging and refined from X-ray powder diffraction data (space group P4/mmm, a=3.89023(5) Å, c=7.8034(1) Å, RI=0.023, RP=0.015). The structure is characterized by an alternation of MnO2 and (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers. Oxygen atoms and vacancies, as well as the Al and Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers are disordered. The local atomic arrangement in these layers is suggested to consist of short fragments of brownmillerite-type tetrahedral chains of corner-sharing AlO4 tetrahedra interrupted by MnO6 octahedra, at which the chain fragments rotate over 90°. This results in an averaged tetragonal symmetry. This is confirmed by the valence state of Mn measured by EELS. The relationship between the Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2 tetragonal perovskite and the parent Sr2Al1.07Mn0.93O5 brownmillerite is discussed. Magnetic susceptibility measurements indicate spin glass behavior of Sr2Al0.78Mn1.22O5.2. The lack of long-range magnetic ordering contrasts with Mn-containing brownmillerites and is likely caused by the frustration of interlayer interactions due to presence of the Mn atoms in the (Al0.78Mn0.22)O1.2 layers.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos 000263124700022 Publication Date 2008-11-14
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ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 12 Open Access
Notes Iap Vi Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2009 IF: 2.340
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72943 Serial 3450
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Author Damla, N.; Čevik, U.; Kobya, A.I.; Celik, A.; Van Grieken, R.; Kobya, Y.
Title Characterization of gas concrete materials used in buildings of Turkey Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of hazardous materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 168 Issue 2/3 Pages 681-687
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The activity concentration of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in gas concrete samples collected from different suppliers and some provinces in Turkey were measured using gamma-ray spectrometry. Knowledge of radioactivity in gas concrete used in building materials enables one to assess any possible radiological risks to human health. The mean activity concentrations observed in the gas concrete samples were 82.0, 28.2 and 383.9 Bq kg−1 for 226Ra, 232Th and 40K, respectively. The radium equivalent activity, external and internal hazard indices as well as terrestrial absorbed dose and annual effective dose rate was calculated. The results indicate that the radium equivalent activity values of gas concrete samples are lower than the limit of 370 Bq kg−1, equivalent to a gamma-dose of 1.5 mSv y−1. Moreover, mass attenuation coefficients were measured in some gas concrete samples. It was found that the mass attenuation coefficients decreased with increasing photon energies. Also, chemical compositions and structural analysis (XRD and SEM) of the gas concrete samples were investigated.
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Language Wos 000268200700014 Publication Date 2009-02-26
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ISSN 0304-3894 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:77256 Serial 7621
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Author Stefaniak, E.A.; Alsecz, A.; Frost, R.; Máthé, Z.; Sajó, I.E.; Török, S.; Worobiec, A.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Combined SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectroscopy analysis of uranium minerals from a former uranium mine Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of hazardous materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 168 Issue 1 Pages 416-423
Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Samples of the secondary uranium minerals collected in the abandoned uranium mine at Pecs (Hungary) were investigated by two micro-techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDX) and micro-Raman spectroscopy (MRS). They were applied to locate U-rich particles and identify the chemical form and oxidation state of the uranium compounds. The most abundant mineral was a K and/or Na uranyl sulphate (zippeite group). U(VI) was also present in the form showing intensive Raman scattering at 860 cm−1 which can be attributed to uranium trioxide. This research has shown the successful application of micro-Raman spectroscopy for the identification of uranyl mineral species on the level of individual particles.
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Language Wos 000267567600060 Publication Date 2009-02-22
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ISSN 0304-3894 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:77032 Serial 7681
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Author Stefaniak, E.A.; Buczyńska, A.; Novakovic, V.; Kuduk, R.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Determination of chemical composition of individual airborne particles by SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectrometry : a review Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 162 Issue Pages 012019-16
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The strategies for sampling and analysis by SEM/EDX and micro-Raman spectrometry for individual airborne particles analysis as applied at the University of Antwerp (Belgium) by the MITAC group have been reviewed. Microbeam techniques provide detailed information concerning the origin, formation, transport, reactivity, transformation reactions and environmental impact of particulate matter. Moreover, some particles of certain chemical properties have been recognized as a threat for human health and cultural heritage objects. However, the small sizes of particles result in specific problems with respect to single particle analysis. Development of equipment and software for improvement of analysis and quantification are reported.
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Language Wos 000272024000019 Publication Date 2009-05-02
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ISSN 1742-6588; 1742-6596 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:78470 Serial 7776
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Author Celik, N.; Čevik, U.; Celik, A.; Koz, B.
Title Natural and artificial radioactivity measurements in Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of hazardous materials Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 162 Issue 1 Pages 146-153
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract In the present work, naturally occurring radionuclides of (226)Ra, (232)Th and (40)K were measured in soil samples collected from the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. It was found that the activity concentrations ranged from 12 to 120 Bq kg(-1) for (226)Ra, from 13 to 121 Bq kg(-1) for (232)Th and from 204 to 1295 Bq kg(-1) for (40)K. Besides naturally occurring radionuclides, (137)Cs activity concentration was measured in soil, lichen and moss samples and it was found that (137)Cs activity concentration ranged from 27 to 775 Bq kg(-1) with for soil, from 29 to 879 Bq kg(-1) for lichen and from 67 to 1396 Bq kg(-1) for moss samples. Annual effective doses due to the naturally occurring radionuclides and (137)CS were estimated. Ecological half-lives of (137)CS in lichen and moss species were estimated. The decrease of the activity concentrations in the present measurements (2007) relative to those in 1993 indicated ecological half-lives between 1.36 and 2.96 years for lichen and between 1.35 and 2.85 years for moss species. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Language Wos 000263149400019 Publication Date 2008-05-10
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ISSN 0304-3894 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:94562 Serial 8296
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Author Engbarth, M.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J.; Nasirpouri, F.
Title Geometry-guided flux behaviour in superconducting Pb microcrystals Type A1 Journal article
Year 2009 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume (down) 150 Issue 5 Pages 052048
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Electrochemistry offers highly flexible routes to fabrication of a wide variety of mesostructures, including three-dimensional (3D) crystallites, thin films and nanowires. Using this method we have grown various 3D superconducting Pb mesostructures with vastly different morphologies. We present here results on a truncated(half)-icosahedron with a hexagonal base and a tripod structure with a triangular base. Using Hall probe magnetometry we have obtained magnetisation curves for these structures at several temperatures and see evidence of geometry-driven flux entry and exit as well as flux trapping caused by specific sample geometries. We also observe behaviour that we interpret in terms of the formation of giant vortices, bearing in mind that bulk Pb is a type-I superconducting material.
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Publisher Place of Publication Bristol Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2009-04-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1742-6588;1742-6596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:106138 Serial 1332
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