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| Author | Faust, V.; Boon, N.; Ganigué, R.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Udert, K.M. | ||||
| Title | Optimizing control strategies for urine nitrification : narrow pH control band enhances process stability and reduces nitrous oxide emissions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Frontiers in environmental science | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | Pages | 1275152-14 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Nitrification is well-suited for urine stabilization. No base dosage is required if the pH is controlled within an appropriate operating range by urine feeding, producing an ammonium-nitrate fertilizer. However, the process is highly dependent on the selected pH set-points and is susceptible to process failures such as nitrite accumulation or the growth of acid-tolerant ammonia-oxidizing bacteria. To address the need for a robust and reliable process in decentralized applications, two different strategies were tested: operating a two-position pH controller (inflow on/off) with a narrow pH control band at 6.20/6.25 (∆pH = 0.05, narrow-pH) vs. a wider pH control band at 6.00/6.50 (∆pH = 0.50, wide-pH). These variations in pH also cause variations in the chemical speciation of ammonia and nitrite and, as shown, the microbial production of nitrite. It was hypothesized that the higher fluctuations would result in greater microbial diversity and, thus, a more robust process. The diversity of nitrifiers was higher in the wide-pH reactor, while the diversity of the entire microbiome was similar in both systems. However, the wide-pH reactor was more susceptible to tested process disturbances caused by increasing pH or temperature, decreasing dissolved oxygen, or an influent stop. In addition, with an emission factor of 0.47%, the nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from the wide-pH reactor were twice as high as the N2O emissions from the narrow-pH reactor, most likely due to the nitrite fluctuations. Based on these results, a narrow control band is recommended for pH control in urine nitrification. | ||||
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001087861500001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-10 | |
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| ISSN | 2296-665x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:199585 | Serial | 8909 | ||
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| Author | Duran, T.A.; Yayak, Y.O.; Aydin, H.; Peeters, F.M.; Yagmurcukardes, M. | ||||
| Title | A perspective on the state-of-the-art functionalized 2D materials | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 134 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 120901-120929 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Two-dimensional (2D) ultra-thin materials are more crucial than their bulk counterparts for the covalent functionalization of their surface owing to atomic thinness, large surface-to-volume ratio, and high reactivity of surface atoms having unoccupied orbitals. Since the surface of a 2D material is composed of atoms having unoccupied orbitals, covalent functionalization enables one to improve or precisely modify the properties of the ultra-thin materials. Chemical functionalization of 2D materials not only modifies their intrinsic properties but also makes them adapted for nanotechnology applications. Such engineered materials have been used in many different applications with their improved properties. In the present Perspective, we begin with a brief history of functionalization followed by the introduction of functionalized 2D materials. Our Perspective is composed of the following sections: the applications areas of 2D graphene and graphene oxide crystals, transition metal dichalcogenides, and in-plane anisotropic black phosphorus, all of which have been widely used in different nanotechnology applications. Finally, our Perspectives on the future directions of applications of functionalized 2D materials are given. The present Perspective sheds light on the current progress in nanotechnological applications of engineered 2D materials through surface functionalization. | ||||
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| ISSN | 0021-8979; 1089-7550 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.2 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: 2.068 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201281 | Serial | 9000 | ||
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| Author | Souza, J.C.B.; Vizarim, N.P.; Reichhardt, C.J.O.; Reichhardt, C.; Venegas, P.A. | ||||
| Title | Soliton motion induced along ferromagnetic skyrmion chains in chiral thin nanotracks | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 587 | Issue | Pages | 171280-171289 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Using atomistic magnetic simulations we investigate the soliton motion along a pinned skyrmion chain containing an interstitial skyrmion. We find that the soliton can exhibit stable motion along the chain without a skyrmion Hall effect for an extended range of drives. Under a constant drive the solitons have a constant velocity. We also measure the skyrmion velocity-current curves and identify the signatures of different phases including a pinned phase, stable soliton motion, and quasi-free motion at higher drives where all of the skyrmions depin from the pinning centers and move along the rigid wall. In the quasi-free motion regime, the velocity is oscillatory due to the motion of the skyrmions over the pinning sites. For increasing pinning strength, the onset of soliton motion shifts to higher values of current density. We also find that for stronger pinning, the characteristic velocity-current shape is affected by the annihilation of single or multiple skyrmions in the drive interval over which the soliton motion occurs. Our results indicate that stable skyrmion soliton motion is possible and that the solitons could be used as information carriers instead of the skyrmions themselves for technological applications. | ||||
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001086712600001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-21 | |
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| ISSN | 0304-8853 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 2.7 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.7; 2023 IF: 2.63 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201139 | Serial | 9095 | ||
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| Author | Raes, A.; Ninakanti, R.; Van den Bergh, L.; Borah, R.; Van Doorslaer, S.; Verbruggen, S.W. | ||||
| Title | Black titania by sonochemistry : a critical evaluation of existing methods | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Ultrasonics sonochemistry | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 100 | Issue | Pages | 106601-106609 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Theory and Spectroscopy of Molecules and Materials (TSM²); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
| Abstract | In the field of photocatalysis, the fabrication of black titania is a booming topic, as it offers a system with improved solar light harvesting properties and increased overall efficiency. The darkening of white TiO2 powders can be ascribed to surface hydroxylation, oxygen vacancies, Ti3+ centres, or a combination thereof. A handful of studies suggests these defects can be conveniently introduced by acoustic cavitation, generated during sonochemical treatment of pristine TiO2 powders. In reproducing these studies, P25 TiO2 samples were ultrasonicated for various hours with a power density of 8000 W/L, resulting in powders that indeed became gradually darker with increasing sonication time. However, HAADF–STEM revealed that extensive erosion of the sonotrode tip took place and contaminated the samples, which appeared to be the primary reason for the observed colour change. This was confirmed by UV–Vis DRS and DRIFTS, that showed no significant alteration of the catalyst surface after sonication. EPR measurements showed that only an insignificant fraction of Ti3+ centres were produced, far less than in a TiO2 sample that was chemically reduced with NaBH4. No evidence of the presence oxygen vacancies could be found. The enhanced photocatalytic activities of ultrasonicated materials reported in literature can therefore not be ascribed to the synthesis of actual black (defected) TiO2, but rather to specific changes in morphology as a result of acoustic cavitation. Also, this study underlines the importance of considering probe erosion in sonochemical catalyst synthesis, which is an unavoidable side effect that can have an important impact on the catalyst appearance, properties and performance. | ||||
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001084391500001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-15 | |
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| ISSN | 1350-4177 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.4; 2023 IF: 4.218 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:198848 | Serial | 8838 | ||
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| Author | Mehmonov, K.; Ergasheva, A.; Yusupov, M.; Khalilov, U. | ||||
| Title | The role of carbon monoxide in the catalytic synthesis of endohedral carbyne | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 134 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 144303-144307 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The unique physical properties of carbyne, a novel carbon nanostructure, have attracted considerable interest in modern nanotechnology. While carbyne synthesis has been accomplished successfully using diverse techniques, the underlying mechanisms governing the carbon monoxide-dependent catalytic synthesis of endohedral carbyne remain poorly understood. In this simulation-based study, we investigate the synthesis of endohedral carbyne from carbon and carbon monoxide radicals in the presence of a nickel catalyst inside double-walled carbon nanotubes with a (5,5)@(10,10) structure. The outcome of our investigation demonstrates that the incorporation of the carbon atom within the Ni-n@(5,5)@(10,10) model system initiates the formation of an elongated carbon chain. In contrast, upon the introduction of carbon monoxide radicals, the growth of the carbyne chain is inhibited as a result of the oxidation of endohedral nickel clusters by oxygen atoms after the initial steps of nucleation. Our findings align with prior theoretical, simulation, and experimental investigations, reinforcing their consistency and providing valuable insights into the synthesis of carbyne-based nanodevices that hold promising potential for future advancements in nanotechnology. | ||||
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001083993400003 | Publication Date | 2023-10-10 | |
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| ISSN | 0021-8979; 1089-7550 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.2 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: 2.068 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201233 | Serial | 9106 | ||
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| Author | Salden, A.; Budde, M.; Garcia-Soto, C.A.; Biondo, O.; Barauna, J.; Faedda, M.; Musig, B.; Fromentin, C.; Nguyen-Quang, M.; Philpott, H.; Hasrack, G.; Aceto, D.; Cai, Y.; Jury, F.A.; Bogaerts, A.; Da Costa, P.; Engeln, R.; Galvez, M.E.; Gans, T.; Garcia, T.; Guerra, V.; Henriques, C.; Motak, M.; Navarro, M.V.; Parvulescu, V.I.; Van Rooij, G.; Samojeden, B.; Sobota, A.; Tosi, P.; Tu, X.; Guaitella, O. | ||||
| Title | Meta-analysis of CO₂ conversion, energy efficiency, and other performance data of plasma-catalysis reactors with the open access PIONEER database | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of energy chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 86 | Issue | Pages | 318-342 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | This paper brings the comparison of performances of CO2 conversion by plasma and plasma-assisted catalysis based on the data collected from literature in this field, organised in an open access online data-base. This tool is open to all users to carry out their own analyses, but also to contributors who wish to add their data to the database in order to improve the relevance of the comparisons made, and ultimately to improve the efficiency of CO2 conversion by plasma-catalysis. The creation of this database and data-base user interface is motivated by the fact that plasma-catalysis is a fast-growing field for all CO2 con-version processes, be it methanation, dry reforming of methane, methanolisation, or others. As a result of this rapid increase, there is a need for a set of standard procedures to rigorously compare performances of different systems. However, this is currently not possible because the fundamental mechanisms of plasma-catalysis are still too poorly understood to define these standard procedures. Fortunately how-ever, the accumulated data within the CO2 plasma-catalysis community has become large enough to war-rant so-called “big data” studies more familiar in the fields of medicine and the social sciences. To enable comparisons between multiple data sets and make future research more effective, this work proposes the first database on CO2 conversion performances by plasma-catalysis open to the whole community. This database has been initiated in the framework of a H2020 European project and is called the “PIONEER DataBase”. The database gathers a large amount of CO2 conversion performance data such as conversion rate, energy efficiency, and selectivity for numerous plasma sources coupled with or without a catalyst. Each data set is associated with metadata describing the gas mixture, the plasma source, the nature of the catalyst, and the form of coupling with the plasma. Beyond the database itself, a data extraction tool with direct visualisation features or advanced filtering functionalities has been developed and is available online to the public. The simple and fast visualisation of the state of the art puts new results into context, identifies literal gaps in data, and consequently points towards promising research routes. More advanced data extraction illustrates the impact that the database can have in the understanding of plasma-catalyst coupling. Lessons learned from the review of a large amount of literature during the setup of the database lead to best practice advice to increase comparability between future CO2 plasma-catalytic studies. Finally, the community is strongly encouraged to contribute to the database not only to increase the visibility of their data but also the relevance of the comparisons allowed by this tool. (c) 2023 Science Press and Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by ELSEVIER B.V. and Science Press. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creati- vecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). | ||||
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001083545900001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-10 | |
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| ISSN | 2095-4956 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 13.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.1; 2023 IF: 2.594 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200416 | Serial | 9056 | ||
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| Author | Nakazato, R.; Matsumoto, K.; Yamaguchi, N.; Cavallo, M.; Crocella, V.; Bonino, F.; Quintelier, M.; Hadermann, J.; Rosero-navarro, N.C.; Miura, A.; Tadanaga, K. | ||||
| Title | CO₂ electrochemical reduction with Zn-Al layered double hydroxide-loaded gas-diffusion electrode | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Electrochemistry | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 91 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 097003-97007 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Carbon dioxide electrochemical reduction (CO2ER) has attracted considerable attention as a technology to recycle CO2 into raw materials for chemicals using renewable energies. We recently found that Zn-Al layered double hydroxides (Zn-Al LDH) have the CO-forming CO2ER activity. However, the activity was only evaluated by using the liquid-phase CO2ER. In this study, Ni-Al and Ni-Fe LDHs as well as Zn-Al LDH were synthesized using a facile coprecipitation process and the gas-phase CO2ER with the LDH-loaded gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) was examined. The products were characterized by XRD, STEM-EDX, BF-TEM and ATR-IR spectroscopy. In the ATR-IR results, the interaction of CO2 with Zn-Al LDH showed a different carbonates evolution with respect to other LDHs, suggesting a different electrocatalytic activity. The LDH-loaded GDE was prepared by simple drop-casting of a catalyst ink onto carbon paper. For gas-phase CO2ER, only Zn-Al LDH exhibited the CO2ER activity for carbon monoxide (CO) formation. By using different potassium salt electrolytes affording neutral to strongly basic conditions, such as KCl, KHCO3 and KOH, the gas-phase CO2ER with Zn-Al LDH-loaded GDE showed 1.3 to 2.1 times higher partial current density for CO formation than the liquid-phase CO2ER. | ||||
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001082818000001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-08 | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200340 | Serial | 9009 | ||
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| Author | Li, S.; Sun, J.; Gorbanev, Y.; van’t Veer, K.; Loenders, B.; Yi, Y.; Kenis, T.; Chen, Q.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Plasma-Assisted Dry Reforming of CH4: How Small Amounts of O2Addition Can Drastically Enhance the Oxygenate Production─Experiments and Insights from Plasma Chemical Kinetics Modeling | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering | Abbreviated Journal | ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. |
| Volume | 11 | Issue | 42 | Pages | 15373-15384 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma-based dry reforming of methane (DRM) into high-value-added oxygenates is an appealing approach to enable otherwise thermodynamically unfavorable chemical reactions at ambient pressure and near room temperature. However, it suffers from coke deposition due to the deep decomposition of CH4. In this work, we assess the DRM performance upon O2 addition, as well as varying temperature, CO2/CH4 ratio, discharge power, and gas residence time, for optimizing oxygenate production. By adding O2, the main products can be shifted from syngas (CO + H2) toward oxygenates. Chemical kinetics modeling shows that the improved oxygenate production is due to the increased concentration of oxygen-containing radicals, e.g., O, OH, and HO2, formed by electron impact dissociation [e + O2 → e + O + O/O(1D)] and subsequent reactions with H atoms. Our study reveals the crucial role of oxygen-coupling in DRM aimed at oxygenates, providing practical solutions to suppress carbon deposition and at the same time enhance the oxygenates production in plasma-assisted DRM. |
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001082603900001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-23 | |
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| ISSN | 2168-0485 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.4 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, S001619N ; China Scholarship Council, 202006060029 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21975018 ; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.4; 2023 IF: 5.951 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:201013 | Serial | 8966 | ||
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| Author | Vasilakou, K.; Nimmegeers, P.; Billen, P.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
| Title | Geospatial environmental techno-economic assessment of pretreatment technologies for bioethanol production | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Renewable and sustainable energy reviews | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 187 | Issue | Pages | 113743-16 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) | ||||
| Abstract | Second-generation biofuels, starting from lignocellulosic biomass, are considered as a renewable alternative for fossil fuels with lower environmental impact and potentially higher supply and energy security. The economic and environmental performance of second-generation bioethanol production from corn stover in the European Union (EU) is studied, starting in Belgium as base case. A comparative environmental techno-economic assessment has been conducted, with process simulations in Aspen Plus and corn stover availability data in thirteen EU countries to calculate minimum ethanol selling prices (MESP) and Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe). In this analysis, the emphasis is on the comparison of different pretreatment technologies, namely (i) dilute acid, (ii) alkaline, (iii) steam explosion and (iv) liquid hot water. Dilute acid showed the best economic and environmental performance for the base case scenario. Within the EU, Hungary and Romania presented the lowest MESP for the steam explosion model at 0.39 and 0.43 EUR/L respectively. Poland showed the lowest GHGe, at 0.46 kg CO2eq/L for the alkaline model, mainly due to the avoided product allocation on electricity and its high carbon intensity in the electricity generation sector. The second lowest GHGe were obtained in France for the dilute acid model and are attributed to its low agricultural emissions intensity. This study identifies a location-dependence of the economic and environmental performance of pretreatment technologies, which can be extrapolated from the EU to other large regions around the world and should be taken into consideration by decision-makers. | ||||
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001082526000001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-15 | |
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| ISSN | 1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 15.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.9; 2023 IF: 8.05 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:198804 | Serial | 9205 | ||
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| Author | Menegaldo, B.; Aleccia, D.; Nuyts, G.; Amato, A.; Orsega, E.F.; Moro, G.; Balliana, E.; De Wael, K.; Moretto, L.M.; Beltran, V. | ||||
| Title | Stories of the life of Saint George : materials and techniques from a Barbelli mural painting | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Studies in conservation | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-14 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Art; History; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
| Abstract | Gian Giacomo Inchiocchio (1604-1656), better known as Barbelli, was one of the main exponents of Lombard painting of the seventeenth century. A large body of work is attributed to him, encompassing a wide range of drawings, murals, and oil paintings. However, despite his broad production, there are still many open questions regarding his painting techniques and materials. In this paper, a multi-analytical study of the cycle Stories of the life of Saint George that originally decorated the presbytery of the parish church of Casaletto Vaprio (Cremona, Italy) was performed, combining non-invasive techniques with the characterisation of selected micro samples. Results show that Barbelli used a very limited number of inorganic pigments, often mixing them together to create different colours and shades. Remains of caseinate and degradation products (i.e. weddellite and whewellite) related to the strappo intervention were also highlighted. The study helped to decipher the materials and technique of this painting, providing data that can be used as a reference to study his extensive production. | ||||
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001080139100001 | Publication Date | 2023-10-04 | |
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| ISSN | 0039-3630; 2047-0584 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 0.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 0.8; 2023 IF: 0.578 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200302 | Serial | 9098 | ||
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| Author | Vermeulen, S.; Cools, J.; Staes, J.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
| Title | A review of economic assessments of drought risk reduction approaches in agriculture | Type | Administrative Services | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of environmental management | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 345 | Issue | Pages | 118909-118912 | |
| Keywords | Administrative Services; A1 Journal article; Economics; Ecosphere; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | Due to climate change, the frequency and intensity of droughts are expected to increase. To improve resilience to droughts, proactive drought management is essential. Economic assessments are typically included to decide on the drought risk-reducing investments to make. The choice of both methods and scope of economic assessments influences the outcome, and thus the investment choice. This paper aims to identify how comprehensively economic assessments are applied in practice. Through a systematic literature review, 14 actual economic assessments are identified and their methods are evaluated based on seven criteria for economic assessments as derived from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The results show that in practice, economic assessments rarely address all criteria. Applying a limited number of criteria reduces the scope and narrows the approach, possibly leading to the underestimation of drought risk reduction approaches’ related benefits. Applying the seven criteria in practice will improve the results of economic assessments of drought risk reduction measures, allowing for optimal investment selection. Based on the different criteria, a Framework for Economic Assessments of Drought Risk-Reducing Applications (FEADRRA) is proposed. Applying the criteria of the framework can support decision-makers in drought risk management and in carrying out the most fitting drought interventions. | ||||
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001080044100001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-31 | |
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| ISSN | 0301-4797 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 8.7 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.7; 2023 IF: 4.01 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:199661 | Serial | 9222 | ||
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| Author | Perreault, P.; Preuster, P. | ||||
| Title | Editorial hydrogen production storage and use | Type | Editorial | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Current opinion in green and sustainable chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 44 | Issue | Pages | 100861-100863 | |
| Keywords | Editorial; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | In the pursuit of clean and sustainable energy sources, hydrogen has emerged as a key contender, offering high energy density and the potential to serve as a carbon-neutral fuel. However, one of the major challenges associated with hydrogen is efficient and safe storage and transportation. In this Special Edition, we delve into the exciting developments in the upcoming hydrogen economy, from its sustainable production to chemical hydrogen storage. Some of our reviews focus on particular technologies namely on liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) and the utilization of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier. | ||||
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001079651000001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-09 | |
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| ISSN | 2452-2236 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 9.3 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.3; 2023 IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:198505 | Serial | 8853 | ||
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| Author | Sargin, G.O.; Sarikurt, S.; Sevincli, H.; Sevik, C. | ||||
| Title | The peculiar potential of transition metal dichalcogenides for thermoelectric applications : a perspective on future computational research | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 133 | Issue | 15 | Pages | 150902-150937 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | The peculiar potential transition metal dichalcogenides in regard to sensor and device applications have been exhibited by both experimental and theoretical studies. The use of these materials, thermodynamically stable even at elevated temperatures, particularly in nano- and optoelectronic technology, is about to come true. On the other hand, the distinct electronic and thermal transport properties possessing unique coherency, which may result in higher thermoelectric efficiency, have also been reported. However, exploiting this potential in terms of power generation and cooling applications requires a deeper understanding of these materials in this regard. This perspective study, concentrated with this intention, summarizes thermoelectric research based on transition metal dichalcogenides from a broad perspective and also provides a general evaluation of future theoretical investigations inevitable to shed more light on the physics of electronic and thermal transport in these materials and to lead future experimental research. | ||||
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001079329000001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-27 | |
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| ISSN | 0021-8979; 1089-7550 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.2 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: 2.068 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200351 | Serial | 9105 | ||
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| Author | Nakazato, R.; Matsumoto, K.; Yamaguchi, N.; Cavallo, M.; Crocella, V.; Bonino, F.; Quintelier, M.; Hadermann, J.; Rosero-Navarro, N.C.; Miura, A.; Tadanaga, K. | ||||
| Title | CO2 Electrochemical Reduction with Zn-Al Layered Double Hydroxide-Loaded Gas-Diffusion Electrode (Supporting Information) | Type | Dataset | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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| Keywords | Dataset; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Carbon dioxide electrochemical reduction (CO2ER) has attracted considerable attention as a technology to recycle CO2 into raw materials for chemicals using renewable energies. We recently found that Zn-Al layered double hydroxides (Zn-Al LDH) have the CO-forming CO2ER activity. However, the activity was only evaluated by using the liquid-phase CO2ER. In this study, Ni-Al and Ni-Fe LDHs as well as Zn-Al LDH were synthesized using a facile coprecipitation process and the gas-phase CO2ER with the LDH-loaded gas-diffusion electrode (GDE) was examined. The products were characterized by XRD, STEM-EDX, BF-TEM and ATR-IR spectroscopy. In the ATR-IR results, the interaction of CO2 with Zn-Al LDH showed a different carbonates evolution with respect to other LDHs, suggesting a different electrocatalytic activity. The LDH-loaded GDE was prepared by simple drop-casting of a catalyst ink onto carbon paper. For gas-phase CO2ER, only Zn-Al LDH exhibited the CO2ER activity for carbon monoxide (CO) formation. By using different potassium salt electrolytes affording neutral to strongly basic conditions, such as KCl, KHCO3 and KOH, the gas-phase CO2ER with Zn-Al LDH-loaded GDE showed 1.3 to 2.1 times higher partial current density for CO formation than the liquid-phase CO2ER. | ||||
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200933 | Serial | 9010 | ||
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| Author | Oliveira, M.C.; Cordeiro, R.M.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Effect of lipid oxidation on the channel properties of Cx26 hemichannels : a molecular dynamics study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Archives of biochemistry and biophysics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 746 | Issue | Pages | 109741-12 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Intercellular communication plays a crucial role in cancer, as well as other diseases, such as inflammation, tissue degeneration, and neurological disorders. One of the proteins responsible for this, are connexins (Cxs), which come together to form a hemichannel. When two hemichannels of opposite cells interact with each other, they form a gap junction (GJ) channel, connecting the intracellular space of these cells. They allow the passage of ions, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), and signaling molecules from the interior of one cell to another cell, thus playing an essential role in cell growth, differentiation, and homeostasis. The importance of GJs for disease induction and therapy development is becoming more appreciated, especially in the context of oncology. Studies have shown that one of the mechanisms to control the formation and disruption of GJs is mediated by lipid oxidation pathways, but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. In this study, we performed atomistic molecular dynamics simulations to evaluate how lipid oxidation influences the channel properties of Cx26 hemichannels, such as channel gating and permeability. Our results demonstrate that the Cx26 hemichannel is more compact in the presence of oxidized lipids, decreasing its pore diameter at the extracellular side and increasing it at the amino terminus domains, respectively. The permeability of the Cx26 hemichannel for water and RONS molecules is higher in the presence of oxidized lipids. The latter may facilitate the intracellular accumulation of RONS, possibly increasing oxidative stress in cells. A better understanding of this process will help to enhance the efficacy of oxidative stress-based cancer treatments. | ||||
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001079100300001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-07 | |
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| ISSN | 0003-9861; 1096-0384 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.9; 2023 IF: 3.165 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200282 | Serial | 9028 | ||
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| Author | Marazzi, E.; Ghojavand, A.; Pirard, J.; Petretto, G.; Charlier, J.-C.; Rignanese, G.-M. | ||||
| Title | Modeling symmetric and defect-free carbon schwarzites into various zeolite templates | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 215 | Issue | Pages | 118385-118389 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Recently, a process has been proposed for generating negatively-curved carbon schwarzites via zeolite-templating (Braun et al., 2018). However, the proposed process leads to atomistic models which are not very symmetric and often rather defective. In the present work, an improved generation approach is developed, by imposing symmetry constraints, which systematically leads to defect-free, hence more stable, schwarzites. The stability of the newly predicted symmetric schwarzites is also compared to that of other carbon nanostructures (in particular carbon nanotubes – CNTs), which could also be accommodated within the same templates. Our results suggest that only a few of these (such as FAU, SBT and SBS) can fit schwarzites more stable than CNTs. Our predictions could help experimentalists in the crucial choice of the template for the challenging synthesis of schwarzites. Furthermore, being highly symmetric and stable phases, the models could also be synthesized by means of other experimental procedures. | ||||
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001078649800001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-04 | |
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| ISSN | 0008-6223 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 10.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 10.9; 2023 IF: 6.337 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200314 | Serial | 9057 | ||
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| Author | Parchomenko, A.; De Smet, S.; Pals, E.; Vanderreydt, I.; Van Opstal, W. | ||||
| Title | The circular economy potential of reversible bonding in smartphones | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Sustainable Production and Consumption | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 41 | Issue | Pages | 362-378 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | The increased use of adhesive bonding in manufacturing is an important barrier to implement circular economy strategies, including repair, refurbishment, and high-quality recycling. The circular economy potential of reversible adhesives that are debondable on demand, however, remains largely unexplored. In this paper we apply an integrated technology-agnostic framework to smartphones to identify and quantify the circular econ-omy potential of reversible bonding. In this framework we combine insights from Life Cycle Assessment, Life Cycle Costing, and Statistical Entropy Analysis. We find that reversible bonding of smartphones can be an enabler for circular strategies and have a considerable positive impact on preserving higher functionality on a product, component, and material level. The major added value of reversible bonding is its potential to replace and update parts, retaining the main environmental hotspot of a smartphone. Firms, however, will not likely switch to this technology, even though bonding and debonding make up only a small fraction of total lifecycle costs. Therefore, policy recommendations include mandatory policies on repairability and public procurement favouring the use of reversible bonding techniques. This would alter incentives in contexts where consumer preferences for lease markets cannot be taken for granted. The evaluation of different debonding scenarios from three distinct per-spectives provides a comprehensive, more reliable, and robust understanding of the trade-offs related to debonding and its potential contribution to the circular economy. | ||||
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001078407500001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-03 | |
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| ISSN | 2352-5509 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 12.1 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.1; 2023 IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200307 | Serial | 9104 | ||
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| Author | Lima, I.L.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A. | ||||
| Title | Tuning of exciton type by environmental screening | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 108 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 115303-115308 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | We theoretically investigate the binding energy and electron-hole (e-h) overlap of excitonic states confined at the interface between two-dimensional materials with type-II band alignment, i.e., with lowest conduction and highest valence band edges placed in different materials, arranged in a side-by-side planar heterostructure. We propose a variational procedure within the effective mass approximation to calculate the exciton ground state and apply our model to a monolayer MoS2/WS2 heterostructure. The role of nonabrupt interfaces between the materials is accounted for in our model by assuming a WxMo1-xS2 alloy around the interfacial region. Our results demonstrate that (i) interface-bound excitons are energetically favorable only for small interface thickness and/or for systems under high dielectric screening by the materials surrounding the monolayer, and that (ii) the interface exciton binding energy and its e-h overlap are controllable by the interface width and dielectric environment. | ||||
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001077758300002 | Publication Date | 2023-09-08 | |
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| ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200356 | Serial | 9110 | ||
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| Author | Zhou, S.; Xu, W.; Xiao, Y.; Xiao, H.; Zhang, J.; Wang, Z.; He, G.; Liu, J.; Li, Y.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
| Title | Influence of neutron irradiation on X-ray diffraction, Raman spectrum and photoluminescence from pyrolytic and hot-pressed hexagonal boron nitride | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of luminescence | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 263 | Issue | Pages | 120118-8 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is considered as an ideal semiconductor material for solid-state neutron detector, owing to its large neutron scattering section because of the low atomic number of B and excellent physical properties. Here we study the influence of neutron irradiation on crystal structure and on intermediate energy state (IMES) levels induced by the presence of impurities and defects in hBN. Large-size and thick pyrolytic and hot-pressed hBN (PBN and HBN) samples, which can be directly applied for neutron detector devices, are prepared and bombarded by neutrons with different irradiation fluences. The SEM and TEM are used to observe the sample difference of PBN and HBN. X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy are applied to examine the influence of neutron irradiation on lattice structures along different crystal directions of PBN and HBN samples. Photoluminescence (PL) is employed to study the effect of neutron irradiation on IMESs in these samples. We find that the neutron irradiation does not alter the in-plane lattice structures of both PBN and HBN samples, but it can release the inter-layer tensions induced by sample growth of the PBN samples. Interestingly and surprisingly, the neutron irradiation does not affect the IMES levels responsible for PL generation, where PL is attributed mainly from phonon-assisted radiative electron-hole coupling for both PBN and HBN samples. Furthermore, the results indicate that the neutron irradiation can weaken the effective carrier-phonon coupling and exciton transitions in PBN and HBN samples. Overall, both PBN and HBN samples show some degree of the resistance to neutron irradiation in terms of these basic physical properties. The interesting and important findings from this work can help us to gain an in-depth understanding of the influence of neutron irradiation on basic physical properties of hBN materials. These effects can be taken into account when designing and applying the hBN materials for neutron detectors. | ||||
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001077086300001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-09 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-2313 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.6 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2023 IF: 2.686 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200393 | Serial | 9047 | ||
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| Author | Duran, T.A.; Šabani, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Sahin, H. | ||||
| Title | Experimental and theoretical investigation of synthesis and properties of dodecanethiol-functionalized MoS₂ | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Physical chemistry, chemical physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 25 | Issue | 40 | Pages | 27141-27150 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Herein, we investigate the DDT (1-dodecanethiol) functionalization of exfoliated MoS2 by using experimental and theoretical tools. For the functionalization of MoS2, DDT treatment was incorporated into the conventional NMP (N-methyl pyrrolidone) exfoliation procedure. Afterward, it has been demonstrated that the functionalization process is successful through optical, morphological and theoretical analysis. The D, G and 2LA peaks seen in the Raman spectrum of exfoliated NMP-MoS2 particles, indicate the formation of graphitic species on MoS2 sheets. In addition, as the DDT ratio increases, the vacant sites on MoS2 sheets diminish. Moreover, at an optimized ratio of DDT-NMP, the maximum number of graphitic quantum dots (GQDs) is observed on MoS2 nanosheets. Specifically, the STEM and AFM data confirm that GQDs reside on the MoS2 nano-sheets and also that the particle size of the DDT-MoS2 is mostly fixed, while the NMP-MoS2 show many smaller and distributed sizes. The comparison of PL intensities of the NMP-MoS2 and DDT-MoS2 samples states a 10-fold increment is visible, and a 60-fold increment in NIR region photoluminescent properties. Moreover, our results lay out understanding and perceptions on the surface and edge chemistry of exfoliated MoS2 and open up more opportunities for MoS2 and GQD particles with broader applications. | ||||
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001076998800001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-29 | |
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| ISSN | 1463-9076; 1463-9084 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.3 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.3; 2023 IF: 4.123 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200284 | Serial | 9033 | ||
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| Author | Zhang, C.; Ren, K.; Wang, S.; Luo, Y.; Tang, W.; Sun, M. | ||||
| Title | Recent progress on two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures for photocatalytic water splitting : a selective review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 56 | Issue | 48 | Pages | 483001-483024 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Hydrogen production through photocatalytic water splitting is being developed swiftly to address the ongoing energy crisis. Over the past decade, with the rise of graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials, an increasing number of computational and experimental studies have focused on relevant van der Waals (vdW) semiconductor heterostructures for photocatalytic water splitting. In this review, the fundamental mechanism and distinctive performance of type-II and Z-scheme vdW heterostructure photocatalysts are presented. Accordingly, we have conducted a systematic review of recent studies focusing on candidates for photocatalysts, specifically vdW heterostructures involving 2D transition metal disulfides (TMDs), 2D Janus TMDs, and phosphorenes. The photocatalytic performance of these heterostructures and their suitability in theoretical scenarios are discussed based on their electronic and optoelectronic properties, particularly in terms of band structures, photoexcited carrier dynamics, and light absorption. In addition, various approaches for tuning the performance of these potential photocatalysts are illustrated. This strategic framework for constructing and modulating 2D heterostructure photocatalysts is expected to provide inspiration for addressing possible challenges in future studies. | ||||
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001076327300001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-30 | |
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| ISSN | 0022-3727 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.4 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: 2.588 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200353 | Serial | 9081 | ||
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| Author | Cui, W.; Lin, W.; Lu, W.; Liu, C.; Gao, Z.; Ma, H.; Zhao, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Zhao, W.; Zhang, Q.; Sang, X. | ||||
| Title | Direct observation of cation diffusion driven surface reconstruction at van der Waals gaps | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Nature communications | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 14 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 554-10 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Weak interlayer van der Waals (vdW) bonding has significant impact on the surface/interface structure, electronic properties, and transport properties of vdW layered materials. Unraveling the complex atomistic dynamics and structural evolution at vdW surfaces is therefore critical for the design and synthesis of the next-generation vdW layered materials. Here, we show that Ge/Bi cation diffusion along the vdW gap in layered GeBi2Te4 (GBT) can be directly observed using in situ heating scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). The cation concentration variation during diffusion was correlated with the local Te-6 octahedron distortion based on a quantitative analysis of the atomic column intensity and position in time-elapsed STEM images. The in-plane cation diffusion leads to out-of-plane surface etching through complex structural evolutions involving the formation and propagation of a non-centrosymmetric GeTe2 triple layer surface reconstruction on fresh vdW surfaces, and GBT subsurface reconstruction from a septuple layer to a quintuple layer. Our results provide atomistic insight into the cation diffusion and surface reconstruction in vdW layered materials. Weak interlayer van der Waals (vdW) bonding has significant impact on the structure and properties of vdW layered materials. Here authors use in-situ aberration-corrected ADF-STEM for an atomistic insight into the cation diffusion in the vdW gaps and the etching of vdW surfaces at high temperatures. | ||||
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001076227200001 | Publication Date | 2023-02-02 | |
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| ISSN | 2041-1723 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 16.6 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 16.6; 2023 IF: 12.124 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201342 | Serial | 9021 | ||
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| Author | Okamura, I.; Van Passel, S.; Fabri, C.; Senda, T. | ||||
| Title | A Ricardian analysis of climate change impacts on Japan's agriculture : accounting for solar radiation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Climate change economics | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 14 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 2350022-2350025 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | This study evaluates the effects of climate change on the net revenue of farmers in Japan. We adopted the Ricardian model, which implicitly accounts for farmers’ full adaptation. The main findings of this study are as follows. First, the Ricardian regression shows that changes in temperature significantly impact farmers’ net revenue. In contrast, changes in precipitation have limited effects on farmers’ net revenue. The results of future predictions showed that the effects of climate change are positive across the country, with varying degrees between north and south. These results are more optimistic than those in the existing literature, which frequently reveal negative climate change impacts in southern Japan. However, it should be noted that this model assumes full adaptation and does not consider the transition costs of farmers, and understanding the actual adaptive measures is an important remaining issue. | ||||
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001075308800001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-06 | |
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| ISSN | 2010-0086 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
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| Author | Santos-Castro, G.; Pandey, T.; Bruno, C.H.V.; Santos Caetano, E.W.; Milošević, M.V.; Chaves, A.; Freire, V.N. | ||||
| Title | Silicon and germanium adamantane and diamantane monolayers as two-dimensional anisotropic direct-gap semiconductors | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 108 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 035302-35310 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
| Abstract | Structural and electronic properties of silicon and germanium monolayers with two different diamondoid crystal structures are detailed ab initio. Our results show that, despite Si and Ge being well-known indirect gap semiconductors in their bulk form, their adamantane and diamantane monolayers can exhibit optically active direct gap in the visible frequency range, with highly anisotropic effective masses, depending on the monolayer crystal structure. Moreover, we reveal that gaps in these materials are highly tunable with applied strain. These stable monolayer forms of Si and Ge are therefore expected to help bridging the gap between the fast growing area of opto-electronics in two-dimensional materials and the established silicon-based technologies. | ||||
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001074455300012 | Publication Date | 2023-07-05 | |
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| ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200348 | Serial | 9089 | ||
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| Author | Lin, A.; Gromov, M.; Nikiforov, A.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Characterization of Non-Thermal Dielectric Barrier Discharges for Plasma Medicine: From Plastic Well Plates to Skin Surfaces | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Chem Plasma Process |
| Volume | 43 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1587-1612 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Non-thermal plasma · Plasma medicine · Dielectric barrier discharge · Plasma diagnostics · Plasma surface interaction · In situ plasma monitoring; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | technologies have been expanding, and one of the most exciting and rapidly growing applications is in biology and medicine. Most biomedical studies with DBD plasma systems are performed in vitro, which include cells grown on the surface of plastic well plates, or in vivo, which include animal research models (e.g. mice, pigs). Since many DBD systems use the biological target as the secondary electrode for direct plasma generation and treatment, they are sensitive to the surface properties of the target, and thus can be altered based on the in vitro or in vivo system used. This could consequently affect biological response from plasma treatment. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the DBD plasma behavior both in vitro (i.e. 96-well flat bottom plates, 96-well U-bottom plates, and 24-well flat bottom plates), and in vivo (i.e. mouse skin). Intensified charge coupled device (ICCD) imaging was performed and the plasma discharges were visually distinguishable between the different systems. The geometry of the wells did not affect DBD plasma generation for low application distances (≤ 2 mm), but differentially affected plasma uniformity on the bottom of the well at greater distances. Since DBD plasma treatment in vitro is rarely performed in dry wells for plasma medicine experiments, the effect of well wetness was also investigated. In all in vitro cases, the uniformity of the DBD plasma was affected when comparing wet versus dry wells, with the plasma in the wide-bottom wells appearing the most similar to plasma generated on mouse skin. Interestingly, based on quantification of ICCD images, the DBD plasma intensity per surface area demonstrated an exponential one-phase decay with increasing application distance, regardless of the in vitro or in vivo system. This trend is similar to that of the energy per pulse of plasma, which is used to determine the total plasma treatment energy for biological systems. Optical emission spectroscopy performed on the plasma revealed similar trends in radical species generation between the plastic well plates and mouse skin. Therefore, taken together, DBD plasma intensity per surface area may be a valuable parameter to be used as a simple method for in situ monitoring during biological treatment and active plasma treatment control, which can be applied for in vitro and in vivo systems. |
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001072607700001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-27 | |
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| ISSN | 0272-4324 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | This work was partially funded by the Research Foundation—Flanders (FWO) and supported by the following Grants: 12S9221N (A. L.), G044420N (A. L. and A. B.), and G033020N (A.B.). We would also like to thank several patrons, as part of this research was funded by donations from different donors, including Dedert Schilde vzw, Mr Willy Floren, and the Vereycken family. We would also like to acknowledge the support from the European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST) Action on “Therapeutical applications of Cold Plasmas” (CA20114; PlasTHER). | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2023 IF: 2.355 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:200285 | Serial | 8970 | ||
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| Author | Ramesha, B.M.; Pawlak, B.; Arenas Esteban, D.; Reekmans, G.; Bals, S.; Marchal, W.; Carleer, R.; Adriaensens, P.; Meynen, V. | ||||
| Title | Partial hydrolysis of diphosphonate ester during the formation of hybrid Tio₂ nanoparticles : role of acid concentration | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | ChemPhysChem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | e202300437-13 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
| Abstract | In the present work, a method was utilized to control the in‐situ partial hydrolysis of a diphosphonate ester in presence of a titania precursor and in function of acid content and its impact on the hybrid nanoparticles was assessed. The hydrolysis degree of organodiphosphonate ester linkers during the formation of hybrid organic‐inorganic metal oxide nanoparticles, are relatively underexplored . Quantitative solution NMR spectroscopy revealed that during the synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles, an increase in acid concentration introduces a higher degree of partial hydrolysis of the TEPD linker into diverse acid/ester derivatives of TEPD. Increasing the HCl/Ti ratio from 1 to 3, resulted in an increase in degree of partial hydrolysis of the TEPD linker in solution from 4% to 18.8% under the here applied conditions. As a result of the difference in partial hydrolysis, the linker‐TiO2 bonding was altered. Upon subsequent drying of the colloidal TiO2 solution, different textures, at nanoscale and macroscopic scale, were obtained dependent on the HCl/Ti ratio and thus the degree of hydrolysis of TEPD. Understanding such linker‐TiO2 nanoparticle surface dynamics is crucial for making hybrid organic‐inorganic materials (i.e. (porous) metal phosphonates) employed in applications such as electronic/photonic devices, separation technology and heterogeneous catalysts. | ||||
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001071673900001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-05 | |
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| ISSN | 1439-4235; 1439-7641 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 2.9 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | This work was supported by the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen) Project G.0121.17 N. The work was further supported by Hasselt University and the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO Vlaanderen) via the Hercules project AUHL/15/2 – GOH3816 N. V. M. acknowledges the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for project K801621 N. B. M. R. acknowledges, Prof. Dr. Christophe Detavernier and Dr. Davy Deduystche (COCOON, Ghent University) for PXRD and VT-XRD measurements, Prof. Dr. Christophe Van De Velde (iPRACS, University of Antwerp) and Dr. Radu Ciocarlan (LADCA, University of Antwerp) for helpful discussions on PXRD measurements and Dr. Nick Gys (University of Antwerp and VITO) for ICP-OES measurements. | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.9; 2023 IF: 3.075 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:198934 | Serial | 8911 | ||
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| Author | Hofer, C.; Pennycook, T.J. | ||||
| Title | Reliable phase quantification in focused probe electron ptychography of thin materials | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Ultramicroscopy | Abbreviated Journal | Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume | 254 | Issue | Pages | 113829 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Electron ptychography provides highly sensitive, dose efficient phase images which can be corrected for aberrations after the data has been acquired. This is crucial when very precise quantification is required, such as with sensitivity to charge transfer due to bonding. Drift can now be essentially eliminated as a major impediment to focused probe ptychography, which benefits from the availability of easily interpretable simultaneous Z-contrast imaging. However challenges have remained when quantifying the ptychographic phases of atomic sites. The phase response of a single atom has a negative halo which can cause atoms to reduce in phase when brought closer together. When unaccounted for, as in integrating methods of quantification, this effect can completely obscure the effects of charge transfer. Here we provide a new method of quantification that overcomes this challenge, at least for 2D materials, and is robust to experimental parameters such as noise, sample tilt. | ||||
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001071608700001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-18 | |
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| ISSN | 0304-3991 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.2 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | FWO, G013122N ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme; Horizon 2020; European Research Council, 802123-HDEM ; European Research Council; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.2; 2023 IF: 2.843 | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:200272 | Serial | 8987 | ||
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| Author | Ghasemitarei, M.; Ghorbi, T.; Yusupov, M.; Zhang, Y.; Zhao, T.; Shali, P.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Effects of Nitro-Oxidative Stress on Biomolecules: Part 1—Non-Reactive Molecular Dynamics Simulations | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Biomolecules | Abbreviated Journal | Biomolecules |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1371 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; plasma medicine; reactive oxygen and; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma medicine, or the biomedical application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), is an expanding field within plasma research. CAP has demonstrated remarkable versatility in diverse biological applications, including cancer treatment, wound healing, microorganism inactivation, and skin disease therapy. However, the precise mechanisms underlying the effects of CAP remain incompletely understood. The therapeutic effects of CAP are largely attributed to the generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), which play a crucial role in the biological responses induced by CAP. Specifically, RONS produced during CAP treatment have the ability to chemically modify cell membranes and membrane proteins, causing nitro-oxidative stress, thereby leading to changes in membrane permeability and disruption of cellular processes. To gain atomic-level insights into these interactions, non-reactive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have emerged as a valuable tool. These simulations facilitate the examination of larger-scale system dynamics, including protein-protein and protein-membrane interactions. In this comprehensive review, we focus on the applications of non-reactive MD simulations in studying the effects of CAP on cellular components and interactions at the atomic level, providing a detailed overview of the potential of CAP in medicine. We also review the results of other MD studies that are not related to plasma medicine but explore the effects of nitro-oxidative stress on cellular components and are therefore important for a broader understanding of the underlying processes. | ||||
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001071356400001 | Publication Date | 2023-09-11 | |
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| ISSN | 2218-273X | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | This research received no external funding. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:200380 | Serial | 8958 | ||
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| Author | Mazhar, R.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S.; Varnik, R.; Pietrzykowski, M.; Skominas, R.; Wei, Z.; Xuehao, B. | ||||
| Title | Does contract length matter? The impact of various contract-farming regimes on land-improvement investment and the efficiency of contract farmers in Pakistan | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Agriculture (Basel) | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 13 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 1651-16 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | Land-tenure security is integral to local communities' socioeconomic development. It has been a center of debate in academia and for legislators and advocates to implement reforms to enhance efficient and sustainable development in land management. Yet, knowledge gaps remain in how various contract-farming regimes contribute to land-improvement investment and technical efficiency. This study used a data set of 650 farm households collected through a two-stage stratified sampling to investigate the influence of three contract-farming regimes: long-term, medium-term, and short-term contracts, on the land-improvement investment, productivity, and technical efficiency of contract farmers in Punjab, Pakistan. The study used multivariate probit and ordinary least square regression models to examine the posit relationships. The findings highlight that farmers with long-term land contracts have higher per hectare yield, income and profit than those with medium-term and short-term contracts. The results confirm that farmers with medium- and long-term contracts tend to invest more in land-improvement measures, i.e., organic and green manure. Further, the study findings demonstrate that long-term land tenures are more effective when farmers make decisions regarding the on-farm infrastructure, like tube-well installation, tractor ownership, and holding farm logistics. Last, the study results confirm that long-term contracts are more robust regarding technical efficiency. Moreover, the findings support the Marshallian inefficiency hypothesis and extend the literature on contract farming, land-improvement investment, and land use policy, and offer coherent policy actions for stakeholders to improve farmers' productivity, technical efficiency, and income. | ||||
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001071045300001 | Publication Date | 2023-08-22 | |
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| ISSN | 2077-0472 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:200373 | Serial | 9201 | ||
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| Author | Wanten, B.; Vertongen, R.; De Meyer, R.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
| Title | Plasma-based CO2 conversion: How to correctly analyze the performance? | Type | A1 journal article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Journal of Energy Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Journal of Energy Chemistry |
| Volume | 86 | Issue | Pages | 180-196 | |
| Keywords | A1 journal article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
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001070885000001 | Publication Date | 2023-07-22 | |
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| ISSN | 2095-4956 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 13.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| Notes | We acknowledge financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO) Flanders (Grant ID 110221N), the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project), and the Methusalem funding of the University of Antwerp. We acknowledge the icons from the graphical abstract made by dDara, geotatah, Spashicons and Freepik on www.flaticon.com. We also thank Stein Maerivoet, Joachim Slaets, Elizabeth Mercer, Colín Ó’Modráin, Joran Van Turnhout, Pepijn Heirman, dr. Yury Gorbanev, dr. Fanny Girard-Sahun and dr. Sean Kelly for the interesting discussions and feedback. | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.1; 2023 IF: 2.594 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198709 | Serial | 8816 | ||
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