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Author | Verswyvel, H.; Deben, C.; Wouters, A.; Lardon, F.; Bogaerts, A.; Smits, E.; Lin, A. | ||||
Title | Phototoxicity and cell passage affect intracellular reactive oxygen species levels and sensitivity towards non-thermal plasma treatment in fluorescently-labeled cancer cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Journal of physics: D: applied physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 56 | Issue | 29 | Pages | 294001 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
Abstract | Live-cell imaging with fluorescence microscopy is a powerful tool, especially in cancer research, widely-used for capturing dynamic cellular processes over time. However, light-induced toxicity (phototoxicity) can be incurred from this method, via disruption of intracellular redox balance and an overload of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This can introduce confounding effects in an experiment, especially in the context of evaluating and screening novel therapies. Here, we aimed to unravel whether phototoxicity can impact cellular homeostasis and response to non-thermal plasma (NTP), a therapeutic strategy which specifically targets the intracellular redox balance. We demonstrate that cells incorporated with a fluorescent reporter for live-cell imaging have increased sensitivity to NTP, when exposed to ambient light or fluorescence excitation, likely through altered proliferation rates and baseline intracellular ROS levels. These changes became even more pronounced the longer the cells stayed in culture. Therefore, our results have important implications for research implementing this analysis technique and are particularly important for designing experiments and evaluating redox-based therapies like NTP. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000978180500001 | Publication Date | 2023-07-20 | |
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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 | OpenAccess | |
Notes | This work was partially funded by the Research Foundation— Flanders (FWO) and supported by the following Grants: 1S67621N (H V), 12S9221N (A L), and G044420N (A B and A L). 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. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: 2.588 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196441 | Serial | 7381 | ||
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Author | Zhang, G.; Huang, S.; Chaves, A.; Yan, H. | ||||
Title | Black phosphorus as tunable Van der Waals quantum wells with high optical quality | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 17 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 6073-6080 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Van der Waals quantum wells, naturally formed in two-dimensional layered materials with nanoscale thickness, possess many inherent advantages over conventional molecular beam epitaxy grown counterparts, and could bring up intriguing physics and applications. However, optical transitions originated from the series of quantized states in these emerging quantum wells are still elusive. Here, we show that multilayer black phosphorus appears to be an excellent candidate for van der Waals quantum wells with well-defined subbands and high optical quality. Using infrared absorption spectroscopy, we probe subband structures of multilayer black phosphorus with tens of atomic layers, revealing clear signatures for optical transitions with subband index as high as 10, far from what was attainable previously. Surprisingly, in addition to allowed transitions, an unexpected series of “forbidden” transitions is also evidently observed, which enables us to determine energy spacings separately for conduction and valence subbands. Furthermore, the linear tunability of subband spacings by temperature and strain is demonstrated. Our results are expected to facilitate potential applications for infrared optoelectronics based on tunable van der Waals quantum wells. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000953463300001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-13 | |
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ISSN | 1936-0851 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 17.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 17.1; 2023 IF: 13.942 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196100 | Serial | 7565 | ||
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Author | Faraji, F.; Neek-Amal, M.; Neyts, E.C.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Cation-controlled permeation of charged polymers through nanocapillaries | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Physical review E | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev E |
Volume | 107 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 034501-34510 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Molecular dynamics simulations are used to study the effects of different cations on the permeation of charged polymers through flat capillaries with heights below 2 nm. Interestingly, we found that, despite being monovalent, Li+ , Na+ , and K+ cations have different effects on polymer permeation, which consequently affects their transmission speed throughout those capillaries. We attribute this phenomenon to the interplay of the cations' hydration free energies and the hydrodynamic drag in front of the polymer when it enters the capillary. Different alkali cations exhibit different surface versus bulk preferences in small clusters of water under the influence of an external electric field. This paper presents a tool to control the speed of charged polymers in confined spaces using cations. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000955986000006 | Publication Date | 2023-03-17 | |
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ISSN | 2470-0053 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.4 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.4; 2023 IF: 2.366 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196089 | Serial | 7586 | ||
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Author | Cadorim, L.R.; de Toledo, L.V.; Ortiz, W.A.; Berger, J.; Sardella, E. | ||||
Title | Closed vortex state in three-dimensional mesoscopic superconducting films under an applied transport current | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Physical review B | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 107 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 094515-94518 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | By using the full 3D generalized time-dependent Ginzbug-Landau equation, we study a long superconducting film of finite width and thickness under an applied transport current. We show that, for sufficiently large thickness, the vortices and the antivortices become curved before they annihilate each other. As they approach the center of the sample, their ends combine, producing a single closed vortex. We also determine the critical values of the thickness for which the closed vortex sets in for different values of the Ginzburg-Ladau parameter. Finally, we propose a model of how to detect a closed vortex experimentally. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000957055800002 | Publication Date | 2023-03-20 | |
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ISSN | 2469-9969; 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 3.836 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196079 | Serial | 7673 | ||
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Author | Vingerhoets, R.; Spiller, M.; De Backer, J.; Adriaens, A.; Vlaeminck, S.E.; Meers, E. | ||||
Title | Detailed nitrogen and phosphorus flow analysis, nutrient use efficiency and circularity in the agri-food system of a livestock-intensive region | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Journal of cleaner production | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 410 | Issue | Pages | 137278-13 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | The agri-food value chain is a major cause of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) emissions and associated environmental and health impacts. The EU's farm-to-fork strategy (F2F) demands an agri-food value chain approach to reduce nutrient emissions by 50% and fertilizer use by 20%. Substance flow analysis (SFA) is a method that can be applied to study complex systems such as the agri-food chain. A review of 60 SFA studies shows that they often lack detail by not sufficiently distinguishing between nodes, products and types of emissions. The present study aims to assess the added value of detail in SFAs and to illustrate that valuable indicators can be derived from detailed assessments. This aim will be attained by presenting a highly-detailed SFA for the livestock-intensive region of Flanders, Belgium. The SFA distinguishes 40 nodes and 1827 flows that are classified into eight different categories (e.g. by-products, point source emissions) following life cycle methods. Eight novel indicators were calculated, including indicators that assess the N and P recovery potential. Flanders has a low overall nutrient use efficiency (11% N, 18% P). About 55% of the N and 56% of the P embedded in recoverable streams are reused providing 35% and 37% of the total N and P input. Optimized nutrient recycling could replace 45% of N and 48% of P of the external nutrient input, exceeding the target set by the F2F strategy. Detailed accounting for N and P flows and nodes leads to the identification of more recoverable streams and larger N and P flows. More detailed flow accounting is a prerequisite for the quantification of technological intervention options. Future research should focus on including concentration and quality as a parameter in SFAs. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000991013600001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-21 | |
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ISSN | 0959-6526 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 11.1 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 11.1; 2023 IF: 5.715 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196227 | Serial | 7770 | ||
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Author | Chen, H.; Xiong, Y.; Li, J.; Abed, J.; Wang, D.; Pedrazo-Tardajos, A.; Cao, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, Y.; Shakouri, M.; Xiao, Q.; Hu, Y.; Bals, S.; Sargent, E.H.H.; Su, C.-Y.; Yang, Z. | ||||
Title | Epitaxially grown silicon-based single-atom catalyst for visible-light-driven syngas production | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Nature communications | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Commun |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 1719-11 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Despite the natural abundance and promising properties of Si, there are few examples of crystalline Si-based catalysts. Here, the authors report an epitaxial growth method to construct Co single atoms on Si for light driven CO2 reduction to syngas. Improving the dispersion of active sites simultaneous with the efficient harvest of photons is a key priority for photocatalysis. Crystalline silicon is abundant on Earth and has a suitable bandgap. However, silicon-based photocatalysts combined with metal elements has proved challenging due to silicon's rigid crystal structure and high formation energy. Here we report a solid-state chemistry that produces crystalline silicon with well-dispersed Co atoms. Isolated Co sites in silicon are obtained through the in-situ formation of CoSi2 intermediate nanodomains that function as seeds, leading to the production of Co-incorporating silicon nanocrystals at the CoSi2/Si epitaxial interface. As a result, cobalt-on-silicon single-atom catalysts achieve an external quantum efficiency of 10% for CO2-to-syngas conversion, with CO and H-2 yields of 4.7 mol g((Co))(-1) and 4.4 mol g((Co))(-1), respectively. Moreover, the H-2/CO ratio is tunable between 0.8 and 2. This photocatalyst also achieves a corresponding turnover number of 2 x 10(4) for visible-light-driven CO2 reduction over 6 h, which is over ten times higher than previously reported single-atom photocatalysts. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000962607600018 | Publication Date | 2023-03-28 | |
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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 | 6 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21821003, 21890380, 21905316), Guangdong Natural Science Foundation (2019A1515011748), the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province (2019A050510018), Pearl River Recruitment Program of Talent (2019QN01C108), the EU Infrastructure Project EUSMI (Grant No. E190700310), and Sun Yat-sen University. D.W. acknowledges an Individual Fellowship funded by the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in Horizon 2020 program (grant 894254 SuprAtom). S.B. and A.P.-T. acknowledge financial support from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Programme by grant no. 731019 (EUSMI) and ERC Consolidator grant no. 815128 (REALNANO). This project has received funding from the European Commission Grant (EUSMI E190700310). Synchrotron XAS data described in this paper was performed at the Canadian Light Source, a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan, which is supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the National Research Council (NRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Saskatchewan, and the University of Saskatchewan. | Approved | Most recent IF: 16.6; 2023 IF: 12.124 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196062 | Serial | 7932 | ||
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Author | Chinnabathini, V.C.; Dingenen, F.; Borah, R.; Abbas, I.; van der Tol, J.; Zarkua, Z.; D'Acapito, F.; Nguyen, T.H.T.; Lievens, P.; Grandjean, D.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Janssens, E. | ||||
Title | Gas phase deposition of well-defined bimetallic gold-silver clusters for photocatalytic applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Nanoscale | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 15 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 6696-6708 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology | ||||
Abstract | Cluster beam deposition is employed for fabricating well-defined bimetallic plasmonic photocatalysts to enhance their activity while facilitating a more fundamental understanding of their properties. AuxAg1-x clusters with compositions (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 and 1) spanning the metals' miscibility range were produced in the gas-phase and soft-landed on TiO2 P25-coated silicon wafers with an optimal coverage of 4 atomic monolayer equivalents. Electron microscopy images show that at this coverage most clusters remain well dispersed whereas EXAFS data are in agreement with the finding that the deposited clusters have an average size of ca. 5 nm and feature the same composition as the ablated alloy targets. A composition-dependant electron transfer from Au to Ag that is likely to impart chemical stability to the bimetallic clusters and protect Ag atoms against oxidation is additionally evidenced by XPS and XANES. Under simulated solar light, AuxAg1-x clusters show a remarkable composition-dependent volcano-type enhancement of their photocatalytic activity towards degradation of stearic acid, a model compound for organic fouling on surfaces. The Formal Quantum Efficiency (FQE) is peaking at the Au0.3Ag0.7 composition with a value that is twice as high as that of the pristine TiO2 P25 under solar simulator. Under UV the FQE of all compositions remains similar to that of pristine TiO2. A classical electromagnetic simulation study confirms that among all compositions Au0.3Ag0.7 features the largest near-field enhancement in the wavelength range of maximal solar light intensity, as well as sufficient individual photon energy resulting in a better photocatalytic self-cleaning activity. This allows ascribing the mechanism for photocatalysis mostly to the plasmonic effect of the bimetallic clusters through direct electron injection and near-field enhancement from the resonant cluster towards the conduction band of TiO2. These results not only demonstrate the added value of using well-defined bimetallic nanocatalysts to enhance their photocatalytic activity but also highlights the potential of the cluster beam deposition to design tailored noble metal modified photocatalytic surfaces with controlled compositions and sizes without involving potentially hazardous chemical agents. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000968631100001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-15 | |
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ISSN | 2040-3364; 2040-3372 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.7; 2023 IF: 7.367 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196040 | Serial | 7988 | ||
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Author | Torun, E.; Paleari, F.; Milošević, M.V.; Wirtz, L.; Sevik, C. | ||||
Title | Intrinsic control of interlayer exciton generation in Van der Waals materials via Janus layers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Nano letters | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 3159-3166 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We demonstrate the possibility of engineering the optical properties of transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayers when one of the constitutive layers has a Janus structure. We investigate different MoS2@Janus layer combinations using first-principles methods including excitons and exciton-phonon coupling. The direction of the intrinsic electric field from the Janus layer modifies the electronic band alignments and, consequently, the energy separation between dark interlayer exciton states and bright in-plane excitons. We find that in-plane lattice vibrations strongly couple the two states, so that exciton-phonon scattering may be a viable generation mechanism for interlayer excitons upon light absorption. In particular, in the case of MoS2@WSSe, the energy separation of the low-lying interlayer exciton from the in-plane exciton is resonant with the transverse optical phonon modes (40 meV). We thus identify this heterobilayer as a prime candidate for efficient generation of charge-separated electron-hole pairs. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000969732100001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-10 | |
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ISSN | 1530-6984 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 10.8 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 10.8; 2023 IF: 12.712 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196034 | Serial | 8118 | ||
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Author | Biondo, O.; Hughes, A.; van der Steeg, A.; Maerivoet, S.; Loenders, B.; van Rooij, G.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Power concentration determined by thermodynamic properties in complex gas mixtures : the case of plasma-based dry reforming of methane | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Plasma sources science and technology | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 32 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 045001-45020 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We investigate discharge contraction in a microwave plasma at sub-atmospheric pressure, operating in CO2 and CO2/CH4 mixtures. The rise of the electron number density with plasma contraction intensifies the gas heating in the core of the plasma. This, in turn, initiates fast core-periphery transport and defines the rate of thermal chemistry over plasma chemistry. In this context, power concentration describes the overall mechanism including plasma contraction and chemical kinetics. In a complex chemistry such as dry reforming of methane, transport of reactive species is essential to define the performance of the reactor and achieve the desired outputs. Thus, we couple experimental observations and thermodynamic calculations for model validation and understanding of reactor performance. Adding CH4 alters the thermodynamic properties of the mixture, especially the reactive component of the heat conductivity. The increase in reactive heat conductivity increases the pressure at which plasma contraction occurs, because higher rates of gas heating are required to reach the same temperature. In addition, we suggest that the predominance of heat conduction over convection is a key condition to observe the effect of heat conductivity on gas temperature. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000963579500001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-23 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.8; 2023 IF: 3.302 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196044 | Serial | 8397 | ||
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Author | Yang, T.; Kong, Y.; Li, K.; Lu, Q.; Wang, Y.; Du, Y.; Schryvers, D. | ||||
Title | Quasicrystalline clusters transformed from C14-MgZn₂ nanoprecipitates in Al alloys | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Materials characterization | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 199 | Issue | Pages | 112772-112777 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Ultrafine faulty C14-MgZn2 Laves phase precipitates containing quasicrystalline clusters and demonstrating the formation of binary quasicrystalline precipitates with Penrose-like random-tiling were observed in the over-aged FCC matrix of a commercial 7N01 Al-Zn-Mg alloy, using high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy. The evolution from C14-Laves phase to quasicrystalline clusters is illustrated, and five-fold symmetry can be found in both real and reciprocal spaces. Our findings reveal the possibility of quasicrystalline formation from Laves phase in a highly plastic metal matrix like Al and demonstrate the structural relationship between Laves phase and quasicrystals. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000954788800001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-02 | |
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ISSN | 1044-5803 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.7; 2023 IF: 2.714 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196106 | Serial | 8446 | ||
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Author | Cui, Z.; Zhou, C.; Jafarzadeh, A.; Zhang, X.; Hao, Y.; Li, L.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | SF₆ degradation in γ-Al₂O₃ packed DBD system : effects of hydration, reactive gases and plasma-induced surface charges | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Plasma chemistry and plasma processing | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 43 | Issue | Pages | 635-656 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Packed-bed DBD (PB-DBD) plasmas hold promise for effective degradation of greenhouse gases like SF6. In this work, we conducted a combined experimental and theoretical study to investigate the effect of the packing surface structure and the plasma surface discharge on the SF6 degradation in a gamma-Al2O3 packing DBD system. Experimental results show that both the hydration effect of the surface (upon moisture) and the presence of excessive reactive gases in the plasma can significantly reduce the SF6 degradation, but they hardly change the discharge behavior. DFT results show that the pre-adsorption of species such as H, OH, H2O and O-2 can occupy the active sites (Al-III site) which negatively impacts the SF6 adsorption. H2O molecules pre-adsorbed at neighboring sites can promote the activation of SF6 molecules and lower the reaction barrier for the S-F bond-breaking process. Surface-induced charges and local external electric fields caused by the plasma can both improve the SF6 adsorption and enhance the elongation of the S-F bonds. Our results indicate that both the surface structure of the packing material and the plasma surface discharge are crucial for SF6 degradation performance, and the packing beads should be kept dry during the degradation. This work helps to understand the underlying mechanisms of SF6 degradation in a PB-DBD system. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000966639200001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-10 | |
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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 | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.6; 2023 IF: 2.355 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196033 | Serial | 8516 | ||
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Author | Tchakoua, T.; Powell, A.D.; Gerrits, N.; Somers, M.F.; Doblhoff-Dier, K.; Busnengo, H.F.; Kroes, G.-J. | ||||
Title | Simulating highly activated sticking of H₂ on Al(110) : quantum versus quasi-classical dynamics | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 127 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 5395-5407 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We evaluate the importance of quantum effects on the sticking of H2 on Al(110) for conditions that are close to those of molecular beam experiments that have been done on this system. Calculations with the quasi-classical trajectory (QCT) method and with quantum dynamics (QD) are performed using a model in which only motion in the six molecular degrees of freedom is allowed. The potential energy surface used has a minimum barrier height close to the value recently obtained with the quantum Monte Carlo method. Monte Carlo averaging over the initial rovibrational states allowed the QD calculations to be done with an order of magnitude smaller computational expense. The sticking probability curve computed with QD is shifted to lower energies relative to the QCT curve by 0.21 to 0.05 kcal/mol, with the highest shift obtained for the lowest incidence energy. Quantum effects are therefore expected to play a small role in calculations that would evaluate the accuracy of electronic structure methods for determining the minimum barrier height to dissociative chemisorption for H2 + Al(110) on the basis of the standard procedure for comparing results of theory with molecular beam experiments. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000971346700001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-14 | |
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ISSN | 1932-7447; 1932-7455 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 4.536 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196071 | Serial | 8525 | ||
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Author | Byrnes, I.; Rossbach, L.M.; Brede, D.A.; Grolimund, D.; Sanchez, D.F.; Nuyts, G.; Cuba, V.; Reinoso-Maset, E.; Salbu, B.; Janssens, K.; Oughton, D.; Scheibener, S.; Teien, H.-C.; Lind, O.C. | ||||
Title | Synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence imaging elucidates uranium toxicokinetics in Daphnia magna | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | ACS nano | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 17 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 5296-5305 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy (AXIS) | ||||
Abstract | A combination of synchrotron-based elemental anal-ysis and acute toxicity tests was used to investigate the biodistribution and adverse effects in Daphnia magna exposed to uranium nanoparticle (UNP, 3-5 nm) suspensions or to uranium reference (Uref) solutions. Speciation analysis revealed similar size distributions between exposures, and toxicity tests showed com-parable acute effects (UNP LC50: 402 mu g L-1 [336-484], Uref LC50: 268 mu g L-1 [229-315]). However, the uranium body burden was 3 -to 5-fold greater in UNP-exposed daphnids, and analysis of survival as a function of body burden revealed a similar to 5-fold higher specific toxicity from the Uref exposure. High-resolution X-ray fluorescence elemental maps of intact, whole daphnids from sublethal, acute exposures of both treatments revealed high uranium accumulation onto the gills (epipodites) as well as within the hepatic ceca and the intestinal lumen. Uranium uptake into the hemolymph circulatory system was inferred from signals observed in organs such as the heart and the maxillary gland. The substantial uptake in the maxillary gland and the associated nephridium suggests that these organs play a role in uranium removal from the hemolymph and subsequent excretion. Uranium was also observed associated with the embryos and the remnants of the chorion, suggesting uptake in the offspring. The identification of target organs and tissues is of major importance to the understanding of uranium and UNP toxicity and exposure characterization that should ultimately contribute to reducing uncertainties in related environmental impact and risk assessments. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000960129800001 | Publication Date | 2023-03-15 | |
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ISSN | 1936-0851 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 17.1 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 17.1; 2023 IF: 13.942 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:196061 | Serial | 8631 | ||
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Title | Simulation of glow and arc discharges in nitrogen: effects of the cathode emission mechanisms | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 32 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 054002 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Experimental evidence in the literature has shown that low-current direct current nitrogen discharges can exist in both glow and arc regimes at atmospheric pressure. However, modelling investigations of the positive column that include the influence of the cathode phenomena are scarce. In this work we developed a 2D axisymmetric model of a plasma discharge in flowing nitrogen gas, studying the influence of the two cathode emission mechanisms—thermionic field emission and secondary electron emission—on the cathode region and the positive column. We show for an inlet gas flow velocity of 1 m s<sup>−1</sup>in the current range of 80–160 mA, that the electron emission mechanism from the cathode greatly affects the size and temperature of the cathode region, but does not significantly influence the discharge column at atmospheric pressure. We also demonstrate that in the discharge column the electron density balance is local and the electron production and destruction is dominated by volume processes. With increasing flow velocity, the discharge contraction is enhanced due to the increased convective heat loss. The cross sectional area of the conductive region is strongly dependent on the gas velocity and heat conductivity of the gas. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000987841800001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-01 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.8 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | This research is financially supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 965546. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.8; 2023 IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196972 | Serial | 8788 | ||
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Author | Gauquelin, N.; Forte, F.; Jannis, D.; Fittipaldi, R.; Autieri, C.; Cuono, G.; Granata, V.; Lettieri, M.; Noce, C.; Miletto-Granozio, F.; Vecchione, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Cuoco, M. | ||||
Title | Pattern Formation by Electric-Field Quench in a Mott Crystal | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Nano letters | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The control of Mott phase is intertwined with the spatial reorganization of the electronic states. Out-of-equilibrium driving forces typically lead to electronic patterns that are absent at equilibrium, whose nature is however often elusive. Here, we unveil a nanoscale pattern formation in the Ca2 RuO4 Mott insulator. We demonstrate how an applied electric field spatially reconstructs the insulating phase that, uniquely after switching off the electric field, exhibits nanoscale stripe domains. The stripe pattern has regions with inequivalent octahedral distortions that we directly observe through high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy. The nanotexture depends on the orientation of the electric field, it is non-volatile and rewritable. We theoretically simulate the charge and orbital reconstruction induced by a quench dynamics of the applied electric field providing clear-cut mechanisms for the stripe phase formation. Our results open the path for the design of non-volatile electronics based on voltage-controlled nanometric phases. |
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Language | Wos | 001012061600001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-18 | |
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ISSN | 1530-6984 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 10.8 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innova- tion programme under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. The Merlin camera used in the experiment received funding from the FWO-Hercules fund G0H4316N ’Direct electron detector 15for soft matter TEM’. C. A. and G. C. are supported by the Foundation for Polish Science through the International Research Agendas program co-financed by the European Union within the Smart Growth Operational Programme. C. A. and G. C. acknowledge the access to the computing facil- ities of the Interdisciplinary Center of Modeling at the University of Warsaw, Grant No. GB84-0, GB84-1 and GB84-7 and GB84-7 and Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center Grant No. 609.. C. A. and G. C. acknowledge the CINECA award under the ISCRA initiative IsC85 “TOP- MOST” Grant, for the availability of high-performance computing resources and support. We acknoweldge A. Guarino and C. Elia for providing support about the electrical characterization of the sample. M.C., R.F., and A.V. acknowledge support from the EU’s Horizon 2020213 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 964398 (SUPERGATE). | Approved | Most recent IF: 10.8; 2023 IF: 12.712 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196970 | Serial | 8789 | ||
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Author | Samal, D.; Gauquelin, N.; Takamura, Y.; Lobato, I.; Arenholz, E.; Van Aert, S.; Huijben, M.; Zhong, Z.; Verbeeck, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Koster, G. | ||||
Title | Unusual structural rearrangement and superconductivity in infinite layer cuprate superlattices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Physical review materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 054803 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001041792100007 | Publication Date | 2023-05-30 | |
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ISSN | 2475-9953 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Air Force Office of Scientific Research; European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, FA8655-10-1-3077 ; Office of Science, DE-AC02-05CH11231 ; National Science Foundation, DMR-1745450 ; Seventh Framework Programme, 278510 ; Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds UGent; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: NA | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196973 | Serial | 8790 | ||
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Author | Zheng, J.; Zhang, H.; Lv, J.; Zhang, M.; Wan, J.; Gerrits, N.; Wu, A.; Lan, B.; Wang, W.; Wang, S.; Tu, X.; Bogaerts, A.; Li, X. | ||||
Title | Enhanced NH3Synthesis from Air in a Plasma Tandem-Electrocatalysis System Using Plasma-Engraved N-Doped Defective MoS2 | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | JACS Au | Abbreviated Journal | JACS Au |
Volume | 3 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 1328-1336 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | We have developed a sustainable method to produce NH3 directly from air using a plasma tandem-electrocatalysis system that operates via the N2−NOx−NH3 pathway. To efficiently reduce NO2− to NH3, we propose a novel electrocatalyst consisting of defective N-doped molybdenum sulfide nanosheets on vertical graphene arrays (N-MoS2/VGs). We used a plasma engraving process to form the metallic 1T phase, N doping, and S vacancies in the electrocatalyst simultaneously. Our system exhibited a remarkable NH3 production rate of 7.3 mg h−1 cm−2 at −0.53 V vs RHE, which is almost 100 times higher than the state-of-the-art electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction and more than double that of other hybrid systems. Moreover, a low energy consumption of only 2.4 MJ molNH3−1 was achieved in this study. Density functional theory calculations revealed that S vacancies and doped N atoms play a dominant role in the selective reduction of NO2− to NH3. This study opens up new avenues for efficient NH3 production using cascade systems. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000981779300001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-22 | |
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ISSN | 2691-3704 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Notes | ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51976191, 5227060056, 52276214) and the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China (2018YFE0117300). N.G. was financially supported through an NWO Rubicon Grant (019.202EN.012). X.T. acknowl- edges the support of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/X002713/1). | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196761 | Serial | 8792 | ||
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Author | Kavak, S.; Kadu, A.A.; Claes, N.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Batenburg, K.J.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Quantitative 3D Investigation of Nanoparticle Assemblies by Volumetric Segmentation of Electron Tomography Data Sets | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | The journal of physical chemistry: C : nanomaterials and interfaces | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 127 | Issue | 20 | Pages | 9725-9734 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Morphological characterization of nanoparticle assemblies and hybrid nanomaterials is critical in determining their structure-property relationships as well as in the development of structures with desired properties. Electron tomography has become a widely utilized technique for the three-dimensional characterization of nanoparticle assemblies. However, the extraction of quantitative morphological parameters from the reconstructed volume can be a complex and labor-intensive task. In this study, we aim to overcome this challenge by automating the volumetric segmentation process applied to three-dimensional reconstructions of nanoparticle assemblies. The key to enabling automated characterization is to assess the performance of different volumetric segmentation methods in accurately extracting predefined quantitative descriptors for morphological characterization. In our methodology, we compare the quantitative descriptors obtained through manual segmentation with those obtained through automated segmentation methods, to evaluate their accuracy and effectiveness. To show generality, our study focuses on the characterization of assemblies of CdSe/CdS quantum dots, gold nanospheres and CdSe/CdS encapsulated in polymeric micelles, and silica-coated gold nanorods decorated with both CdSe/CdS or PbS quantum dots. We use two unsupervised segmentation algorithms: the watershed transform and the spherical Hough transform. Our results demonstrate that the choice of automated segmentation method is crucial for accurately extracting the predefined quantitative descriptors. Specifically, the spherical Hough transform exhibits superior performance in accurately extracting quantitative descriptors, such as particle size and interparticle distance, thereby allowing for an objective, efficient, and reliable volumetric segmentation of complex nanoparticle assemblies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000991752700001 | Publication Date | 2023-05-25 | |
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ISSN | 1932-7447 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.7 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1181122N ; Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 861950 ; H2020 European Research Council, 815128 ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.7; 2023 IF: 4.536 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196971 | Serial | 8793 | ||
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Author | Tampieri, F.; Espona-Noguera, A.; Labay, C.; Ginebra, M.-P.; Yusupov, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Canal, C. | ||||
Title | Does non-thermal plasma modify biopolymers in solution? A chemical and mechanistic study for alginate | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Biomaterials Science | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Abstract | In the last decades, non-thermal plasma has been extensively investigated as a relevant tool for various biomedical applications, ranging from tissue decontamination to regeneration and from skin treatment to tumor therapies. This high versatility is due to the different kinds and amount of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species that can be generated during a plasma treatment and put in contact with the biological target. Some recent studies report that solutions of biopolymers with the ability to generate hydrogels, when treated with plasma, can enhance the generation of reactive species and influence their stability, resulting thus in the ideal media for indirect treatments of biological targets. The direct effects of the plasma treatment on the structure of biopolymers in water solution, as well as the chemical mechanisms responsible for the enhanced generation of RONS, are not yet fully understood. In this study, we aim at filling this gap by investigating, on the one hand, the nature and extent of the modifications induced by plasma treatment in alginate solutions, and, on the other hand, at using this information to explain the mechanisms responsible for the enhanced generation of reactive species as a consequence of the treatment. The approach we use is twofold: (i) investigating the effects of plasma treatment on alginate solutions, by size exclusion chromatography, rheology and scanning electron microscopy and (ii) study of a molecular model (glucuronate) sharing its chemical structure, by chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and by molecular dynamics simulations. Our results point out the active role of the biopolymer chemistry during direct plasma treatment. Short-lived reactive species, such as OH radicals and O atoms, can modify the polymer structure, affecting its functional groups and causing partial fragmentation. Some of these chemical modifications, like the generation of organic peroxide, are likely responsible for the secondary generation of long-lived reactive species such as hydrogen peroxide and nitrite ions. This is relevant in view of using biocompatible hydrogels as vehicles for storage and delivery reactive species for targeted therapies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000973699000001 | Publication Date | 2023-04-11 | |
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ISSN | 2047-4830 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Agència de Gestió d’Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca, SGR2022-1368 ; H2020 European Research Council, 714793 ; European Cooperation in Science and Technology, CA19110 CA20114 ; Secretaría de Estado de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación, PID2019-103892RB-I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 ; We thank Gonzalo Rodríguez Cañada and Xavier Solé-Martí (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) for help in collecting some of the experimental data and for the useful discussions. This work has been primarily funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement no. 714793). The authors acknowledge MINECO for PID2019103892RB-I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 project (CC). The authors belong to SGR2022-1368 (FT, AEN, CL, MPG, CC) and acknowledge Generalitat de Catalunya for the ICREA Academia Award for Excellence in Research of CC. We thank also COST Actions CA20114 (Therapeutical Applications of Cold Plasmas) and CA19110 (Plasma Applications for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture) for the stimulating environment provided. | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.6; 2023 IF: 4.21 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196773 | Serial | 8794 | ||
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Author | Vlasov, E.; Skorikov, A.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Verbeeck, J.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Secondary electron induced current in scanning transmission electron microscopy: an alternative way to visualize the morphology of nanoparticles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | ACS materials letters | Abbreviated Journal | ACS Materials Lett. |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1916-1921 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Electron tomography (ET) is a powerful tool to determine the three-dimensional (3D) structure of nanomaterials in a transmission electron microscope. However, the acquisition of a conventional tilt series for ET is a time-consuming process and can therefore not provide 3D structural information in a time-efficient manner. Here, we propose surface-sensitive secondary electron (SE) imaging as an alternative to ET for the investigation of the morphology of nanomaterials. We use the SE electron beam induced current (SEEBIC) technique that maps the electrical current arising from holes generated by the emission of SEs from the sample. SEEBIC imaging can provide valuable information on the sample morphology with high spatial resolution and significantly shorter throughput times compared with ET. In addition, we discuss the contrast formation mechanisms that aid in the interpretation of SEEBIC data. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001006191600001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-12 | |
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ISSN | 2639-4979 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The funding for this project was provided by European Research Council (ERC Consolidator Grant 815128, REALNANO). J.V. acknowledges the eBEAM project, which is supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101017720 (FET-Proactive EBEAM). L.M.L.-M. acknowledges funding from MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 (grant # PID2020-117779RB-I00). | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197004 | Serial | 8795 | ||
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Author | Saniz, R.; Baldinozzi, G.; Arts, I.; Lamoen, D.; Leinders, G.; Verwerft, M. | ||||
Title | Charge order, frustration relief, and spin-orbit coupling in U3O8 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Physical review materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 7 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 054410 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Research efforts on the description of the low-temperature magnetic order and electronic properties of U3O8 have been inconclusive so far. Reinterpreting neutron scattering results, we use group representation theory to show that the ground state presents collinear out-of-plane magnetic moments, with antiferromagnetic coupling both in-layer and between layers. Charge order relieves the initial geometric frustration, generating a slightly distorted honeycomb sublattice with Néel-type order. The precise knowledge of the characteristics of this magnetic ground state is then used to explain the fine features of the band gap. In this system, spin-orbit coupling (SOC) is of critical importance, as it strongly affects the electronic structure, narrowing the gap by ∼38%, compared to calculations neglecting SOC. The predicted electronic structure actually explains the salient features of recent optical absorption measurements, further demonstrating the excellent agreement between the calculated ground state properties and experiment. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001041429800007 | Publication Date | 2023-05-31 | |
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ISSN | 2475-9953 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 3.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Financial support for this research was partly provided by the Energy Transition Fund of the Belgian FPS Economy (Project SF-CORMOD Spent Fuel CORrosion MODeling).Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: NA | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197043 | Serial | 8796 | ||
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Author | Wang, J.; Zhang, K.; Mertens, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Meynen, V. | ||||
Title | Plasma-based dry reforming of methane in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor: Importance of uniform (sub)micron packings/catalysts to enhance the performance | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 337 | Issue | Pages | 122977 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | This study presents new insights on the effect of (sub)micrometer particle sized materials in plasma-based CO2- CH4 reforming by investigating the performance of SiO2 spheres (with/without supported metal) of varying particle sizes. (Sub)micron particles synthesized through the St¨ober method were used instead of (sub)millimeter particles employed in previous studies. Increasing particle size (from 120 nm to 2390 nm) was found to first increase and then decrease conversion and energy yield, with optimal performance achieved using 740 nm 5 wt% Ni loaded SiO2, which improved CO2 and CH4 conversion, and energy yield to 44%, 55%, and 0.271 mmol/kJ, respectively, compared to 20%, 27%, and 0.116 mmol/kJ in an empty reactor at the same flow rate. This is the first to achieve significant performance improvement in a fully packed reactor, highlighting the importance of selecting a suitable particle size. The findings can offer guidance towards rational design of catalysts for plasmabased reactions. |
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Language | Wos | 001056527600001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-09 | |
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ISSN | 0926-3373 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 22.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | This work is supported by the China Scholarship Council (No. 201806060123); and the VLAIO Catalisti transition project CO2PERATE (HBC.2017.0692). K.Z acknowledges the EASiCHEM project funded by the Flemish Strategic Basic Research Program of the Catalisti cluster and Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (HBC.2018.0484). | Approved | Most recent IF: 22.1; 2023 IF: 9.446 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196955 | Serial | 8797 | ||
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Author | Wang, J.; Zhang, K.; Mertens, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Meynen, V. | ||||
Title | Plasma-based dry reforming of methane in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor: Importance of uniform (sub)micron packings/catalysts to enhance the performance | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 337 | Issue | Pages | 122977 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | This study presents new insights on the effect of (sub)micrometer particle sized materials in plasma-based CO2- CH4 reforming by investigating the performance of SiO2 spheres (with/without supported metal) of varying particle sizes. (Sub)micron particles synthesized through the St¨ober method were used instead of (sub)millimeter particles employed in previous studies. Increasing particle size (from 120 nm to 2390 nm) was found to first increase and then decrease conversion and energy yield, with optimal performance achieved using 740 nm 5 wt% Ni loaded SiO2, which improved CO2 and CH4 conversion, and energy yield to 44%, 55%, and 0.271 mmol/kJ, respectively, compared to 20%, 27%, and 0.116 mmol/kJ in an empty reactor at the same flow rate. This is the first to achieve significant performance improvement in a fully packed reactor, highlighting the importance of selecting a suitable particle size. The findings can offer guidance towards rational design of catalysts for plasmabased reactions. |
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Impact Factor | 22.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | This work is supported by the China Scholarship Council (No. 201806060123); and the VLAIO Catalisti transition project CO2PERATE (HBC.2017.0692). K.Z acknowledges the EASiCHEM project funded by the Flemish Strategic Basic Research Program of the Catalisti cluster and Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (HBC.2018.0484). | Approved | Most recent IF: 22.1; 2023 IF: 9.446 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:196955 | Serial | 8798 | ||
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Author | Vertongen, R.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | How important is reactor design for CO2 conversion in warm plasmas? | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Journal of CO2 Utilization | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 72 | Issue | Pages | 102510 | |
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Abstract | In this work, we evaluated several new electrode configurations for CO2 conversion in a gliding arc plasmatron (GAP) reactor. Although the reactor design influences the performance, the best results give only slightly higher CO2 conversion than the basic GAP reactor design, which indicates that this reactor may have reached its performance limits. Moreover, we compared our results to those of four completely different plasma reactors, also operating at atmospheric pressure and with contact between the plasma and the electrodes. Surprisingly, the performance of all these warm plasmas is very similar (CO2 conversion around 10 % for an energy efficiency around 30 %). In view of these apparent performance limits regarding the reactor design, we believe further improvements should focus on other aspects, such as the post-plasma-region where the implementation of nozzles or a carbon bed are promising. We summarize the performance of our GAP reactor by comparing the energy efficiency and CO2 conversion for all different plasma reactors reported in literature. We can conclude that the GAP is not the best plasma reactor, but its operation at atmospheric pressure makes it appealing for industrial application. We believe that future efforts should focus on process design, techno-economic assessments and large-scale demonstrations: these will be crucial to assess the real industrial potential of this warm plasma technology |
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Language | Wos | 001024970900001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-16 | |
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ISSN | 2212-9820 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | We acknowledge financial support from the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO) Flanders (Grant ID 110221N) and the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreements No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project and No. 101081162 — “PREPARE” ERC Proof of Concept project). We also thank I. Tsonev, P. Heirman, F. Girard-Sahun and G. Trenchev for the interesting discussions and practical help with the experiments, as well as J. Creel for his ideas on the inserted anode designs. | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.7; 2023 IF: 4.292 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:197044 | Serial | 8799 | ||
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Author | Carrasco, S.; Orcajo, G.; Martínez, F.; Imaz, I.; Kavak, S.; Arenas-Esteban, D.; Maspoch, D.; Bals, S.; Calleja, G.; Horcajada, P. | ||||
Title | Hf/porphyrin-based metal-organic framework PCN-224 for CO2 cycloaddition with epoxides | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Materials Today Advances | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 19 | Issue | Pages | 100390 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Herein, we describe for the first time the synthesis of the highly porous Hf-tetracarboxylate porphyrin-based metal-organic framework (MOF) (Hf)PCN-224(M) (M = H2, Co2+). (Hf)PCN-224(H2) was easily and efficiently prepared following a simple microwave-assisted procedure with good yields (56–67%; space-time yields: 1100–1270 kg m−3·day−1), high crystallinity and phase purity by using trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and benzoic acid as modulators in less than 30 min. By simply introducing a preliminary step (10 min), 5,10,15,20-(tetra-4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin linker (TCPP) was quantitatively metalated with Co2+ without additional purification and/or time consuming protection/deprotection steps to further obtain (Hf)PCN-224(Co). (Hf)PCN-224(Co) was then tested as catalyst in CO2 cycloaddition reaction with different epoxides to yield cyclic carbonates, showing the best catalytic performance described to date compared to other PCNs, under mild conditions (1 bar CO2, room temperature, 18–24 h). Twelve epoxides were tested, obtaining from moderate to excellent conversions (35–96%). Moreover, this reaction was gram scaled-up (x50) without significant loss of yield to cyclic carbonates. (Hf)PCN-224(Co) maintained its integrity and crystallinity even after 8 consecutive runs, and poisoning was efficiently reverted by a simple thermal treatment (175 °C, 6 h), fully recovering the initial catalytic activity. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001025764000001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-19 | |
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ISSN | 2590-0498 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 10 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | S.C. acknowledges the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA-COFUND) grant agreement No 754382 (GOT Energy Talent). S.C. and P.H. acknowledge “Comunidad de Madrid” and European Regional Development Fund-FEDER 2014-2020-OE REACT-UE 1 for their financial support to VIRMOF-CM project associated to R&D projects in response to COVID-19. The authors acknowledge H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019 HeatNMof (ref. 860942), the M-ERA-NET C-MOF-cell (grant PCI2020-111998 funded by MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 and European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR) project, and Retos Investigación MOFSEIDON (grant PID2019-104228RB-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033) project. This work has been also supported by the Regional Government of Madrid (Project ACES2030-CM, S2018/EMT-4319) and the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos IMPULSO Project (grant MATER M − 3000). S.K acknowledges the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO Vlaanderen) through a PhD research grant (1181122 N). | Approved | Most recent IF: 10; 2023 IF: NA | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197198 | Serial | 8800 | ||
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Author | Muravev, V.; Parastaev, A.; van den Bosch, Y.; Ligt, B.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Kosinov, N.; Hensen, E.J.M. | ||||
Title | Size of cerium dioxide support nanocrystals dictates reactivity of highly dispersed palladium catalysts | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Science | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 380 | Issue | 6650 | Pages | 1174-1179 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The catalytic performance of heterogeneous catalysts can be tuned by modulation of the size and structure of supported transition metals, which are typically regarded as the active sites. In single-atom metal catalysts, the support itself can strongly affect the catalytic properties. Here, we demonstrate that the size of cerium dioxide (CeO2) support governs the reactivity of atomically dispersed palladium (Pd) in carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation. Catalysts with small CeO2 nanocrystals (~4 nanometers) exhibit unusually high activity in a CO-rich reaction feed, whereas catalysts with medium-size CeO2 (~8 nanometers) are preferred for lean conditions. Detailed spectroscopic investigations reveal support size–dependent redox properties of the Pd-CeO2 interface. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001010846100008 | Publication Date | 2023-06-16 | |
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ISSN | 0036-8075 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 56.9 | Times cited | 22 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | We thank the staff of the MAX IV Laboratory for time on beamline SPECIES under proposals 20200412 and 20190983; E. Kokkonen and A. Klyushin for assistance with NAP-XPS and RPES experiments conducted at SPECIES; staff of the MAX IV Laboratory for time on beamline BALDER under proposal 20200378; K. Klementiev for assistance with XAS measurements; J. Drnec at the ESRF for providing assistance in using beamline ID31; and V. Perez-Dieste and I. Villar Garcia at the CIRCE beamline at ALBA Synchrotron for help with acquiring preliminary RPES data obtained under proposal 2020024219. The synchrotron-based XRD measurements were performed on beamline ID31 at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble, France. Funding: This work was supported by the Netherlands Center for Multiscale Catalytic Energy Conversion (MCEC), a NWO Gravitation program funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Government of the Netherlands (V.M. and E.J.M.H.); the European Research Council (ERC consolidator grant 815128 REALNANO to S.B. and N.C.); and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program (grant 823717–ESTEEM to S.B. and N.C). Research conducted at MAX IV, a Swedish national user facility, is supported by the Swedish Research council under contract 2018-07152, the Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems under contract 2018-04969, and Formas under contract 2019-02496 (VM). | Approved | Most recent IF: 56.9; 2023 IF: 37.205 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197199 | Serial | 8801 | ||
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Author | Adhami Sayad Mahaleh, M.; Narimisa, M.; Nikiforov, A.; Gromov, M.; Gorbanev, Y.; Bitar, R.; Morent, R.; De Geyter, N. | ||||
Title | Nitrogen Oxidation in a Multi-Pin Plasma System in the Presence and Absence of a Plasma/Liquid Interface | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Applied Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Applied Sciences |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 13 | Pages | 7619 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | The recent energy crisis revealed that there is a strong need to replace hydrocarbon-fueled industrial nitrogen fixation processes by alternative, more sustainable methods. In light of this, plasma-based nitrogen fixation remains one of the most promising options, considering both theoretical and experimental aspects. Lately, plasma interacting with water has received considerable attention in nitrogen fixation applications as it can trigger a unique gas- and liquid-phase chemistry. Within this context, a critical exploration of plasma-assisted nitrogen fixation with or without water presence is of great interest with an emphasis on energy costs, particularly in plasma reactors which have potential for large-scale industrial application. In this work, the presence of water in a multi-pin plasma system on nitrogen oxidation is experimentally investigated by comparing two pulsed negative DC voltage plasmas in metal–metal and metal–liquid electrode configurations. The plasma setups are designed to create similar plasma properties, including plasma power and discharge regime in both configurations. The system energy cost is calculated, considering nitrogen-containing species generated in gas and liquid phases as measured by a gas analyzer, nitrate sensor, and a colorimetry method. The energy cost profile as a function of specific energy input showed a strong dependency on the plasma operational frequency and the gas flow rate, as a result of different plasma operation regimes and initiated reverse processes. More importantly, the presence of the plasma/liquid interface increased the energy cost up to 14 ± 8%. Overall, the results showed that the presence of water in the reaction zone has a negative impact on the nitrogen fixation process. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001031217300001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-28 | |
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ISSN | 2076-3417 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.7 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | NITROPLASM FWO-FNRS Excellence of Science, 30505023 ; European Union-NextGenerationEU, G0G2322N ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.7; 2023 IF: 1.679 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198153 | Serial | 8802 | ||
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Author | Abduvokhidov, D.; Yusupov, M.; Shahzad, A.; Attri, P.; Shiratani, M.; Oliveira, M.C.; Razzokov, J. | ||||
Title | Unraveling the Transport Properties of RONS across Nitro-Oxidized Membranes | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Biomolecules | Abbreviated Journal | Biomolecules |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 1043 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | The potential of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in biomedical applications has received significant interest, due to its ability to generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). Upon exposure to living cells, CAP triggers alterations in various cellular components, such as the cell membrane. However, the permeation of RONS across nitrated and oxidized membranes remains understudied. To address this gap, we conducted molecular dynamics simulations, to investigate the permeation capabilities of RONS across modified cell membranes. This computational study investigated the translocation processes of less hydrophilic and hydrophilic RONS across the phospholipid bilayer (PLB), with various degrees of oxidation and nitration, and elucidated the impact of RONS on PLB permeability. The simulation results showed that less hydrophilic species, i.e., NO, NO2, N2O4, and O3, have a higher penetration ability through nitro-oxidized PLB compared to hydrophilic RONS, i.e., HNO3, s-cis-HONO, s-trans-HONO, H2O2, HO2, and OH. In particular, nitro-oxidation of PLB, induced by, e.g., cold atmospheric plasma, has minimal impact on the penetration of free energy barriers of less hydrophilic species, while it lowers these barriers for hydrophilic RONS, thereby enhancing their translocation across nitro-oxidized PLB. This research contributes to a better understanding of the translocation abilities of RONS in the field of plasma biomedical applications and highlights the need for further analysis of their role in intracellular signaling pathways. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001035160000001 | Publication Date | 2023-06-27 | |
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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 was funded by the Innovative Development Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan, grant number FZ-2020092817. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198154 | Serial | 8803 | ||
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Author | Vijayakumar, J.; Savchenko, T.M.; Bracher, D.M.; Lumbeeck, G.; Béché, A.; Verbeeck, J.; Vajda, Š.; Nolting, F.; Vaz, Ca.f.; Kleibert, A. | ||||
Title | Absence of a pressure gap and atomistic mechanism of the oxidation of pure Co nanoparticles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Nature communications | Abbreviated Journal | Nat Commun |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 1 | Pages | 174 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Understanding chemical reactivity and magnetism of 3<italic>d</italic>transition metal nanoparticles is of fundamental interest for applications in fields ranging from spintronics to catalysis. Here, we present an atomistic picture of the early stage of the oxidation mechanism and its impact on the magnetism of Co nanoparticles. Our experiments reveal a two-step process characterized by (i) the initial formation of small CoO crystallites across the nanoparticle surface, until their coalescence leads to structural completion of the oxide shell passivating the metallic core; (ii) progressive conversion of the CoO shell to Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>and void formation due to the nanoscale Kirkendall effect. The Co nanoparticles remain highly reactive toward oxygen during phase (i), demonstrating the absence of a pressure gap whereby a low reactivity at low pressures is postulated. Our results provide an important benchmark for the development of theoretical models for the chemical reactivity in catalysis and magnetism during metal oxidation at the nanoscale. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000955726400021 | Publication Date | 2023-01-12 | |
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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 | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung, 200021160186 2002153540 ; EC | Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, 810310 823717 ; University of Basel | Swiss Nanoscience Institute, P1502 ; This work is funded by Swiss National Foundation (SNF) (Grants. No 200021160186 and 2002153540) and the Swiss Nanoscience Institut (SNI) (Grant No. SNI P1502). S.V. acknowledges support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 810310, which corresponds to the J. Heyrovsky Chair project (“ERA Chair at J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry AS CR – The institutional approach towards ERA”). The funders had no role in the preparation of the article. Part of this work was performed at the Surface/Interface: Microscopy (SIM) beamline of the Swiss Light Source (SLS), Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen, Switzerland. We kindly acknowledge Anja Weber and Elisabeth Müller from PSI for their help in fabricating the sample markers. A.B. and J. Verbeeck received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research Infrastructure – Integrating Activities for Advanced Communities under grant agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3 reported | Approved | Most recent IF: 16.6; 2023 IF: 12.124 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:196738 | Serial | 8804 | ||
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Author | Loenders, B.; Michiels, R.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Is a catalyst always beneficial in plasma catalysis? Insights from the many physical and chemical interactions | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
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2023 | Publication | Journal of Energy Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Journal of Energy Chemistry |
Volume | 85 | Issue | Pages | 501-533 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Plasma-catalytic dry reforming of CH4 (DRM) is promising to convert the greenhouse gasses CH4 and CO2 into value-added chemicals, thus simultaneously providing an alternative to fossil resources as feedstock for the chemical industry. However, while many experiments have been dedicated to plasma-catalytic DRM, there is no consensus yet in literature on the optimal choice of catalyst for targeted products, because the underlying mechanisms are far from understood. Indeed, plasma catalysis is very complex, as it encompasses various chemical and physical interactions between plasma and catalyst, which depend on many parameters. This complexity hampers the comparison of experimental results from different studies, which, in our opinion, is an important bottleneck in the further development of this promising research field. Hence, in this perspective paper, we describe the important physical and chemical effects that should be accounted for when designing plasma-catalytic experiments in general, highlighting the need for standardized experimental setups, as well as careful documentation of packing properties and reaction conditions, to further advance this research field. On the other hand, many parameters also create many windows of opportunity for further optimizing plasma-catalytic systems. Finally, various experiments also reveal the lack of improvement in plasma catalysis compared to plasma-only, specifically for DRM, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. Therefore, we present our newly developed coupled plasma-surface kinetics model for DRM, to provide more insight in the underlying reasons. Our model illustrates that transition metal catalysts can adversely affect plasmacatalytic DRM, if radicals dominate the plasma-catalyst interactions. Thus, we demonstrate that a good understanding of the plasma-catalyst interactions is crucial to avoiding conditions at which these interactions negatively affect the results, and we provide some recommendations for improvement. For instance, we believe that plasma-catalytic DRM may benefit more from higher reaction temperatures, at which vibrational excitation can enhance the surface reactions. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2023-06-30 | ||
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ISSN | 2095-4956 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 13.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | This research was supported by the FWO-SBO project PlasMa- CatDESIGN (FWO grant ID S001619N), the FWO fellowship of R. Michiels (FWO grant ID 1114921N), and the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project). The computational resources and services used in this work were provided by the HPC core facility CalcUA of the Universiteit Antwerpen, and VSC (Flemish Supercomputer Center), funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Flemish Government. | Approved | Most recent IF: 13.1; 2023 IF: 2.594 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:198159 | Serial | 8806 | ||
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