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Connolly, M.R.; Milošević, M.V.; Bending, S.J.; Clem, J.R.; Tamegai, T. |
| Title |
Continuum vs. discrete flux behaviour in large mesoscopic Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+\delta disks |
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A1 Journal article |
Year  |
2009 |
Publication |
Europhysics letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Epl-Europhys Lett |
| Volume |
85 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
17008,1-17008,6 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Scanning Hall probe and local Hall magnetometry measurements have been used to investigate flux distributions in large mesoscopic superconducting disks with sizes that lie near the crossover between the bulk and mesoscopic vortex regimes. Results obtained by directly mapping the magnetic induction profiles of the disks at different applied fields can be quite successfully fitted to analytic models which assume a continuous distribution of flux in the sample. At low fields, however, we do observe clear signatures of the underlying discrete vortex structure and can resolve the characteristic mesoscopic compression of vortex clusters in increasing magnetic fields. Even at higher fields, where single-vortex resolution is lost, we are still able to track configurational changes in the vortex patterns, since competing vortex orders impose unmistakable signatures on “local” magnetisation curves as a function of the applied field. Our observations are in excellent agreement with molecular-dynamics numerical simulations which lead us to a natural definition of the lengthscale for the crossover between discrete and continuum behaviours in our system. |
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Paris |
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000263692500029 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-20 |
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| ISSN |
0295-5075;1286-4854; |
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| Impact Factor |
1.957 |
Times cited |
17 |
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Most recent IF: 1.957; 2009 IF: 2.893 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76306 |
Serial |
495 |
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| Author |
Xu, B.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Vortex matter in oblate mesoscopic superconductors with a hole: broken symmetry vortex states and multi-vortex entry |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
New journal of physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J Phys |
| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
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Pages |
013020,1-013020,21 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Using three-dimensional (3D) numerical discretization of the GinzburgLandau (GL) equations, we investigate the superconducting state of a sphere with a piercing hole in the presence of a magnetic field. In the case of samples with central perforation, in axially applied homogeneous magnetic field, we realized unconventional vortex states of broken symmetry due to complex, 3D competing interactions, which depend on the GL parameter ê. For certain sizes of the sample, non-hysteretic multi-vortex entry and exit is predicted with the non-existence of some vorticities as stable states. In a tilted magnetic field, we studied the gradual transformation of 3D flux patterns into 1D vortex chains, where vortices align along the perforation, and the evolvement of the multi-vortex entry as well. We analyze the flux-guiding ability of the hole in a tilted field, which leads to fractional flux response in magnetization M(H) curves. |
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Bristol |
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Wos |
000262932500003 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-17 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1367-2630; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
3.786 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.786; 2009 IF: 3.312 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75986 |
Serial |
3873 |
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Verbeeck, J.; Sc hattschneider, P.; Rosenauer, A. |
| Title |
Image simulation of high resolution energy filtered TEM images |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
109 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
350-360 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Inelastic image simulation software is presented, implementing the double channeling approximation which takes into account the combination of multiple elastic and single inelastic scattering in a crystal. The approach is described with a density matrix formalism. Two applications in high resolution energy filtered (EFTEM) transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images are presented: thickness-defocus maps for SrTiO3 and exit plane intensities for an (LaAlO3)3(SrTiO3)3 multilayer system. Both systems show a severe breakdown in direct interpretability which becomes worse for higher acceleration voltages, thicker samples and lower excitation edge energies. Since this effect already occurs in the exit plane intensity, it is a fundamental limit and image simulations in EFTEM are indispensable just as they are indispensable for elastic high resolution TEM images. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000265345400009 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-17 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77272UA @ admin @ c:irua:77272 |
Serial |
1552 |
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Payette, C.; Yu, G.; Gupta, J.A.; Austing, D.G.; Nair, S.V.; Partoens, B.; Amaha, S.; Tarucha, S. |
| Title |
Coherent three-level mixing in an electronic quantum dot |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev Lett |
| Volume |
102 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
026808,1-026808,4 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We observe magnetic-field-induced level mixing and quantum superposition phenomena between three approaching single-particle states in a quantum dot probed via the ground state of an adjacent quantum dot by single-electron resonant tunneling. The mixing is attributed to anisotropy and anharmonicity in realistic dot confining potentials. The pronounced anticrossing and transfer of strengths (both enhancement and suppression) between resonances can be understood with a simple coherent level mixing model. Superposition can lead to the formation of a dark state by complete cancellation of an otherwise strong resonance, an effect resembling coherent population trapping in a three-level-system of quantum and atom optics. |
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New York, N.Y. |
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000262535900060 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-16 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0031-9007;1079-7114; |
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| Impact Factor |
8.462 |
Times cited |
26 |
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Most recent IF: 8.462; 2009 IF: 7.328 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76019 |
Serial |
382 |
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Tian, H.; Schryvers, D.; Shabalovskaya, S.; van Humbeeck, J. |
| Title |
Microstructure of surface and subsurface layers of a Ni-Ti shape memory microwire |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microscopy and microanalysis |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microsc Microanal |
| Volume |
15 |
Issue |
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Pages |
62-70 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The microstructure of a 55 Êm diameter, cold-worked Ni-Ti microwire is investigated by different transmission electron microscopy techniques. The surface consists of a few hundred nanometer thick oxide layer composed of TiO and TiO2 with a small fraction of inhomogeneously distributed Ni. The interior of the wire has a core-shell structure with primarily B2 grains in the 1 Êm thick shell, and heavily twinned B19 martensite in the core. This core-shell structure can be explained by a concentration gradient of the alloying elements resulting in a structure separation due to the strong temperature dependence of the martensitic start temperature. Moreover, in between the B2 part of the metallic core-shell and the oxide layer, a Ni3Ti interfacial layer is detected. |
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Cambridge, Mass. |
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000262912700009 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-15 |
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| ISSN |
1431-9276;1435-8115; |
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| Impact Factor |
1.891 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
FWO G.0465.05; Multimat |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.891; 2009 IF: 3.035 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72319 |
Serial |
2074 |
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Cao, S.; Tirry, W.; van den Broek, W.; Schryvers, D. |
| Title |
Optimization of a FIB/SEM slice-and-view study of the 3D distribution of Ni4Ti3 precipitates in NiTi |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of microscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Microsc-Oxford |
| Volume |
233 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
61-68 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
| Abstract |
The 3D morphology and distribution of lenticular Ni4Ti3 precipitates in the austenitic B2 matrix of a binary Ni51Ti49 alloy has been investigated by a slice-and-view procedure in a dual-beam focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope system. Due to the weak contrast of the precipitates, proper imaging conditions need to be selected first to allow for semi-automated image treatment. Knowledgeable imaging is further needed to ensure that all variants of the precipitates are observed with equal probability, regardless of sample orientation. Finally, a volume ratio of 10.2% for the Ni4Ti3 precipitates could be calculated, summed over all variants, which yields a net composition of Ni50.27Ti49.73 for the matrix, leading to an increase of 125 degrees for the martensitic start temperature. Also, the expected relative orientation of the different variants of the precipitates could be confirmed. |
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Oxford |
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000262511900008 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-15 |
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0022-2720;1365-2818; |
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| Impact Factor |
1.692 |
Times cited |
22 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Multimat Fwo; G0465.05 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.692; 2009 IF: 1.612 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76026 |
Serial |
2486 |
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Yang, X.-Y.; Li, Y.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Xiao, F.-S.; Su, B.-L. |
| Title |
One-pot synthesis of catalytically stable and active nanoreactors: encapsulation of size-controlled nanoparticles within a hierarchically macroporous core@ordered mesoporous shell system |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
13 |
Pages |
1368-1372 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Size-controlled, catalytically active nanoparticles are successfully encapsulated in a one-pot synthesis to form novel hierarchical macroporous core@mesoporous shell structures, where macroporous cores are connected by uniform and ordered mesoporous channels. Most importantly, the encapsulated nanoparticles can be used as nanoreactors, with high activities and excellent long-term recycling stability. |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000265432700011 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-14 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
61 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77316 |
Serial |
2466 |
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Masir, M.R.; Vasilopoulos, P.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Tunneling, conductance, and wavevector filtering through magnetic barriers in bilayer graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
79 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
035409,1-035409,8 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We evaluate the transmission and conductance through magnetic barrier structures in bilayer graphene. In particular we consider a magnetic step, single and double barriers, -function barriers, as well as barrier structures that have average magnetic field equal to zero. The transmission depends strongly on the direction of the incident electron or hole wavevector and gives the possibility to construct a direction-dependent wavevector filter. The results contrast sharply with previous results on single-layer graphene. In general, the angular range of perfect transmission becomes drastically wider and the gaps narrower. This perfect transmission range decreases with the number of barriers, the barrier width, and the magnetic field. Depending on the structure, a variety of transmission resonances occur that are reflected in the conductance through the structure. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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Wos |
000262978200107 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-14 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
80 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75983 |
Serial |
3762 |
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Lamoen, D.; March, N.H. |
| Title |
Orientational disorder in some molecular solids in relation to the boson peak in glasses |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physics letters : A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Lett A |
| Volume |
373 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
799-800 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Orientational disorder in some molecular solids is discussed in relation to the emphasis placed on transverse vibrational modes in glasses as the origin of the observed boson peak in two very recent contributions in Nature Materials. In particular, facts are here presented for (i) CH4, (ii) C60 and (iii) ethanol in their solid phases for (a) specific heat and (b) neutron scattering. The results for ethanol in particular do not fit in with the interpretation of the boson peak in terms of transverse acoustic phonons in disordered systems. Glasses will therefore have to be separated into at least two classes where the physical interpretation of the boson peak is concerned. |
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Amsterdam |
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000263515500020 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-09 |
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Edition |
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0375-9601; |
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| Impact Factor |
1.772 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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Bof |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.772; 2009 IF: 2.009 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72917 |
Serial |
2516 |
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Mao, D.; Lookman, R.; van de Weghe, H.; Vanermen, G.; de Brucker, N.; Diels, L. |
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Detailed analysis of petroleum hydrocarbon attenuation in biopiles by high-performance liquid chromatography followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
Journal of chromatography : A |
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1216 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
1524-1527 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Enhanced bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in two biopiles was quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) followed by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCXGC). The attenuation of 34 defined hydrocarbon classes was calculated by HPLCGCXGC analysis of representative biopile samples at start-up and after 18 weeks of biopile operation. In general, a-cyclic alkanes were most efficiently removed from the biopiles, followed by monoaromatic hydrocarbons. Cycloalkanes and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were more resistant to degradation. A-cyclic biomarkers farnesane, trimethyl-C13, norpristane, pristane and phytane dropped to only about 10% of their initial concentrations. On the other hand, C29C31 hopane concentrations remained almost unaltered after 18 weeks of biopile operation, confirming their resistance to biodegradation. They are thus reliable indicators to estimate attenuation potential of petroleum hydrocarbons in biopile processed soils. |
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000263610500035 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-07 |
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0021-9673 |
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no |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:76320 |
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7769 |
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Bergwerf, I.; de Vocht, N.; Tambuyzer, B.; Verschueren, J.; Reekmans, K.; Daans, J.; Ibrahimi, A.; Van Tendeloo, V.; Chatterjee, S.; Goossens, H.; Jorens, P.G.; Baekelandt, V.; Ysebaert, D.; Van Marck, E.; Berneman, Z.N.; Van Der Linden, A.; Ponsaerts, P. |
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Reporter gene-expressing bone marrow-derived stromal cells are immune-tolerated following implantation in the central nervous system of syngeneic immunocompetent mice |
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A1 Journal article |
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2009 |
Publication |
BMC biotechnology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Bmc Biotechnol |
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A1 Journal article; Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre (ASTARC); Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP); Bio-Imaging lab; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Background Cell transplantation is likely to become an important therapeutic tool for the treatment of various traumatic and ischemic injuries to the central nervous system (CNS). However, in many pre-clinical cell therapy studies, reporter gene-assisted imaging of cellular implants in the CNS and potential reporter gene and/or cell-based immunogenicity, still remain challenging research topics. Results In this study, we performed cell implantation experiments in the CNS of immunocompetent mice using autologous (syngeneic) luciferase-expressing bone marrow-derived stromal cells (BMSC-Luc) cultured from ROSA26-L-S-L-Luciferase transgenic mice, and BMSC-Luc genetically modified using a lentivirus encoding the enhanced green fluorescence protein (eGFP) and the puromycin resistance gene (Pac) (BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac). Both reporter gene-modified BMSC populations displayed high engraftment capacity in the CNS of immunocompetent mice, despite potential immunogenicity of introduced reporter proteins, as demonstrated by real-time bioluminescence imaging (BLI) and histological analysis at different time-points post-implantation. In contrast, both BMSC-Luc and BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac did not survive upon intramuscular cell implantation, as demonstrated by real-time BLI at different time-points post-implantation. In addition, ELISPOT analysis demonstrated the induction of IFN-ã-producing CD8+ T-cells upon intramuscular cell implantation, but not upon intracerebral cell implantation, indicating that BMSC-Luc and BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac are immune-tolerated in the CNS. However, in our experimental transplantation model, results also indicated that reporter gene-specific immune-reactive T-cell responses were not the main contributors to the immunological rejection of BMSC-Luc or BMSC-Luc/eGFP/Pac upon intramuscular cell implantation. Conclusion We here demonstrate that reporter gene-modified BMSC derived from ROSA26-L-S-L-Luciferase transgenic mice are immune-tolerated upon implantation in the CNS of syngeneic immunocompetent mice, providing a research model for studying survival and localisation of autologous BMSC implants in the CNS by real-time BLI and/or histological analysis in the absence of immunosuppressive therapy. |
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London |
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000262698500001 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-07 |
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1472-6750 |
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| Impact Factor |
2.415 |
Times cited |
33 |
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Most recent IF: 2.415; 2009 IF: 2.723 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72911 |
Serial |
4527 |
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Pogosov, W.V.; Misko, V.R.; Zhao, H.J.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Collective vortex phases in periodic plus random pinning potential |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physical review : B : solid state |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys Rev B |
| Volume |
79 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
014504,1-014504,12 |
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A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We study theoretically the simultaneous effect of regular and random pinning potentials on the vortex lattice structure at filling factor of 1. This structure is determined by a competition between the square symmetry of regular pinning array, by the intervortex interaction favoring a triangular symmetry, and by the randomness trying to depin vortices from their regular positions. Both analytical and molecular-dynamics approaches are used. We construct a phase diagram of the system in the plane of regular and random pinning strengths and determine typical vortex lattice defects appearing in the system due to the disorder. We find that the total disordering of the vortex lattice can occur either in one step or in two steps. For instance, in the limit of weak pinning, a square lattice of pinned vortices is destroyed in two steps. First, elastic chains of depinned vortices appear in the film; but the vortex lattice as a whole remains still pinned by the underlying square array of regular pinning sites. These chains are composed into fractal-like structures. In a second step, domains of totally depinned vortices are generated and the vortex lattice depins from regular array. |
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Lancaster, Pa |
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000262977900092 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-06 |
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1098-0121;1550-235X; |
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| Impact Factor |
3.836 |
Times cited |
14 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 3.836; 2009 IF: 3.475 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75982 |
Serial |
386 |
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Godoi, R.H.M.; Aerts, K.; Harlay, J.; Kaegi, R.; Ro, C.-U.; Chou, L.; Van Grieken, R. |
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Organic surface coating on Coccolithophores – Emiliania huxleyi: its determination and implication in the marine carbon cycle |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microchemical journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
91 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
266-271 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
Most of the marine precipitation of CaCO3 is due to the biological activities of planktonic and benthic organisms in waters largely oversaturated with respect to calcium carbonates. This saturation state is expected to decrease as CO2 increases in seawater. A conventional view in oceanography suggests that calcium carbonates organisms are preserved in oversaturated waters and dissolve only below the lysocline. However, it has be postulated that a fraction of the CaCO3 precipitated biogenically could dissolve in oversaturated waters due to the formation of microenvironments in which respired CO2 decreases the saturation state of seawater (Ù) in the vicinity of CaCO3 crystals. In the present study, cells of the coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi obtained from laboratory cultures and field samples collected in the Gulf of Biscay, were examined using variable-energy electron-probe microanalysis, to determine the presence and thickness of their organic coating. In addition, a new approach for transferring micrometer-sized particles from a filter onto transmission electron microscope grids using manipulators was used to investigate individual coccolithophores. The dry thickness of an organic coating over the coccolithophore surface was found to range between 280 and 350 nm. The resemblance of this coating to the carbohydrates produced and released by the cell is discussed as well as their potential for constituting a microenvironment that hosts bacteria. The properties of this organic coating and its role in the preservation/dissolution and export of biogenic carbonates in the water column are one of the major issues of carbonate geochemistry. |
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Wos |
000264238000020 |
Publication Date |
2009-01-02 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0026-265x; 0026-265x |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:73322 |
Serial |
8346 |
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| Author |
Kirschhock, C.E.A.; Liang, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fécant, A.; Hastoye, G.; Vanbutsele, G.; Bats, N.; Guillon, E.; Martens, J.A. |
| Title |
Ordered end-member of ZSM-48 zeolite family |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Chemistry of materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chem Mater |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
371-380 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
ZSM-48 and related zeolites are considered to be highly disordered structures. Different polytypes can be clearly distinguished by simulation of high-resolution electron microscopy images. Synthesis of phase-pure polytypes was attempted. One of the investigated samples crystallized via seeding designated as COK-8 consisted of nanoscopic, needlelike crystals with a very large length/width ratio, growing along the pore direction. These specimens are phase-pure polytype 6 (PT6, numbering according to Lobo and van Koningsveld). Aggregates of these nanoneedles occasionally contained a second polytype: PT1. The latter polytype occurred more abundantly in larger crystal rods in an IZM-1 sample crystallized in ethylene glycol. Here too, the isolated crystallites mainly consist of large, defect-free regions of PT6. A simulation of polytype lattice energies offers a rational explanation for the observed polytypical intergrowth formation. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington, D.C. |
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Wos |
000262605200026 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-30 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0897-4756;1520-5002; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
9.466 |
Times cited |
30 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Goa |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 9.466; 2009 IF: 5.368 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76032 |
Serial |
2503 |
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| Author |
Lepoittevin, C.; Malo, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Hervieu, M. |
| Title |
Synthesis and structural mechanisms of the 2201-type ferrites and polytypes: Fe2(Sr2-xAx)FeO6.5-\delta/2 (A = Ba, La, Tl, Pb and Bi) |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Solid state sciences |
Abbreviated Journal |
Solid State Sci |
| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
595-607 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The Fe2(Sr2 − xAx)FeO6.5 − ä/2 systems have been investigated, by doping the iron rich 2201-type parent structure with Ba2+, La3+ and 5d10 post-transition cations. The syntheses have been carried out up to the limit of the 2201-type solid solutions, in order to test the role of the double iron layer Fe2O2.5 − ä/2. The localisation of the charge carriers in these compounds is consistent with their strong antiferro-magnetism. The investigation was then carried out in the transition part of the diagram up to the formation of stable phases. The study of structural mechanisms was carried using high resolution electron microscopy (transmission and scanning transmission), electron diffraction and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Different non-stoichiometry mechanisms are observed, depending on the electronic structure and chemical properties of the doping elements. The specific behavior of the modulated double iron layer is discussed. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000264644800001 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-26 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1293-2558; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.811 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.811; 2009 IF: 1.675 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76416 |
Serial |
3437 |
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| Author |
Leenaerts, O.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Adsorption of small molecules on graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Microelectronics journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Microelectron J |
| Volume |
40 |
Issue |
4/5 |
Pages |
860-862 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We investigate the adsorption process of small molecules on graphene through first-principles calculations and show the presence of two main charge transfer mechanisms. Which mechanism is the dominant one depends on the magnetic properties of the adsorbing molecules. We explain these mechanisms through the density of states of the system and the molecular orbitals of the adsorbates, and demonstrate the possible difficulties in calculating the charge transfer from first principles between a graphene sheet and a molecule. Our results are in good agreement with experiment. |
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Place of Publication |
Luton |
Editor |
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Wos |
000265870200058 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-26 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0026-2692; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.163 |
Times cited |
116 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.163; 2009 IF: 0.778 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77030 |
Serial |
65 |
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| Author |
Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. |
| Title |
Formation of endohedral Ni@C60 and exohedral NiC60 metallofullerene complexes by simulated ion implantation |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Carbon |
Abbreviated Journal |
Carbon |
| Volume |
47 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1028-1033 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
The interaction of thermal and hyperthermal Ni ions with gas-phase C60 fullerene was investigated at two temperatures with classical molecular dynamics simulations using a recently developed interatomic many-body potential. The interaction between Ni and C60 is characterized in terms of the NiC60 binding sites, complex formation, and the collision and temperature induced deformation of the C60 cage structure. The simulations show how ion implantation theoretically allows the synthesis of both endohedral Ni@C60 and exohedral NiC60 metallofullerene complexes. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
Editor |
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Wos |
000264252900012 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-25 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0008-6223; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
6.337 |
Times cited |
15 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 6.337; 2009 IF: 4.504 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76434 |
Serial |
1260 |
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Kips, R.; Pidduck, A.J.; Houlton, M.R.; Leenaers, A.; Mace, J.D.; Marie, O.; Pointurier, F.; Stefaniak, E.A.; Taylor, P.D.P.; van den Berghe, S.; van Espen, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Wellum, R. |
| Title |
Determination of fluorine in uranium oxyfluoride particles as an indicator of particle age |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
64 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
199-207 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3) |
| Abstract |
As swipe samples from enrichment activities typically contain uranium particles with a detectable amount of fluorine, the question was raised whether the analysis of fluorine in particles could complement the information on the uranium isotope ratios. For this, uranium oxyfluoride particles were prepared from the controlled hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride (UF6). The relative amount of fluorine was characterized by scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDX), as well as ion-microprobe secondary ion mass spectrometry (IM-SIMS). Of particular interest was the assessment of the reduction of the amount of fluorine over time, and after exposure to UV-light and high temperatures. Micro-Raman spectrometry (MRS) was applied to look for differences in molecular structure between these various sample types. Both SEM-EDX and IM-SIMS showed a general reduction of the fluorine-to-uranium ratio after 12 years of storage. The exposure to UV-light and high temperatures was found to have accelerated the loss of fluorine. A distinct peak at 865 cm− 1 Raman shift was detected for the majority of particles analyzed by MRS. For the particles that were heat-treated, the Raman spectra were similar to the spectrum of U3O8. Although often large variations were observed between particles from the same sample, the three particle measurement techniques (IM-SIMS, SEM-EDX and MRS) showed some consistent trends. They therefore appear promising in terms of the ability to place bounds on particle age, as well as shedding light on the complex processes involved in UO2F2 particle ageing. |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
000265755600002 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-25 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0584-8547; 1873-3565 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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Approved |
no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:77057 |
Serial |
7780 |
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Kerner, C.; Hackens, B.; Golubović, D.S.; Poli, S.; Faniel, S.; Magnus, W.; Schoenmaker, W.; Bayot, V.; Maes, H. |
| Title |
Control and readout of current-induced magnetic flux quantization in a superconducting transformer |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Superconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Supercond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
22 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
025001,1-025001,4 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We demonstrate a simple and robust method for inducing and detecting changes of magnetic flux quantization in the absence of an externally applied magnetic field. In our device, an isolated ring is interconnected with two access loops via permalloy cores, forming a superconducting transformer. By applying and tuning a direct current at the first access loop, the number of flux quanta trapped in the isolated ring is modified without the aid of an external field. The flux state of the isolated ring is simply detected by recording the evolution of the critical current of the second access loop. |
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Place of Publication |
Bristol |
Editor |
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Wos |
000262786000003 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-24 |
| Series Editor |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0953-2048;1361-6668; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.878 |
Times cited |
2 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.878; 2009 IF: 2.694 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76001 |
Serial |
497 |
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Horemans, B.; Krata, A.; Buczyńska, A.J.; Dirtu, A.C.; van Meel, K.; Van Grieken, R.; Bencs, L. |
| Title |
Major ionic species in size-segregated aerosols and associated gaseous pollutants at a coastal site on the Belgian North Sea |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of environmental monitoring |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
670-677 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
The chemical composition of airborne particulate matter (PM) was studied at a coastal region near De Haan, Belgium, during a winterspring and a summer campaign in 2006. The major ionic components of size-segregated PM, i.e. NH4+, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, NO3-, and SO42-, and related gaseous pollutants (SO2, NO2, NH3, HNO2, and HNO3) were monitored on a daily basis. Air mass backward-trajectories aided in evaluating the origin of the diurnal pollution load. This was characterised with high levels of fine secondary inorganic aerosols (NH4+, NO3-, and non-sea-salt SO42-) for continental air masses, and sea-salts as the dominant species in coarse maritime aerosols. Seasonal variations in the level of major ionic species were explained by weather conditions and the release of dimethyl sulfide from marine regions. This species was responsible for an increased sea-salt Cl- depletion during summer (56%), causing elevated levels of HCl. Neutralisation ratios for the coarse fraction (0.60.8) suggested a depleted NH4+ level, while that for the fine fraction (1.11.3) had definitely an excess of NH4+, formed by the neutralisation of HCl. The results of factor analysis and the extent of SO2 oxidation indicated that the major ionic species originated from both local and remote sources, classifying the Belgian coastal region as a combined sourcereceptor area of air pollution. |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
000264098400022 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-24 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1464-0325; 1464-0333 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:74341 |
Serial |
8196 |
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Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Costa Filho, R.N.; Farias, G.A. |
| Title |
Valley polarization due to trigonal warping on tunneling electrons in graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of physics : condensed matter |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Phys-Condens Mat |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
045301,1-045301,4 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
The effect of trigonal warping on the transmission of electrons tunneling through potential barriers in graphene is investigated. We present calculations of the transmission coefficient for single and double barriers as a function of energy, incidence angle and barrier heights. The results show remarkable valley-dependent directional effects for barriers oriented parallel to the armchair or parallel to the zigzag direction. These results indicate that electrostatic gates can be used as valley filters in graphene-based devices. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
Editor |
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Wos |
000262354700004 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-20 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0953-8984;1361-648X; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.649 |
Times cited |
78 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75736 |
Serial |
3834 |
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Liu, S.; Wei, M.; Sui, X.; Cheng, X.; Cool, P.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
A scanning electron microscopy study on hollow silica microspheres: defects and influences of the synthesis composition |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Journal of sol-gel science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Sol-Gel Sci Techn |
| Volume |
49 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
373-379 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Defects on hollow silica spheres synthesized in a tetraethylorthosilicate-octylamine-HCl-H2O system were recorded by scanning microscope. Based on the results, influences of synthesis composition on the formation of these defects are discussed. It is evidenced that products prepared with different octylamine-to-tetraethylorthosilicate ratios may have surface depressions, cracks and non-hollow microspheres. However, by changing water and acid additions, these defects could be reduced or eliminated. Generally, samples synthesized with a large octylamine addition commonly exhibit surface depressions. A small octylamine or a large water addition benefits the formation of solid silica microspheres among the product. Acid, although is not indispensable for the formation of hollow spheres, helps to eliminate or reduce depressions on the hollow shells. It is explained that the added acid gives rise to a relative localized fast hydrolysis versus condensation, facilitating an easy mobility of hydrolyzed silica species, and consequently the shell surface is smoothened. |
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| Publisher |
Kluwer |
Place of Publication |
Dordrecht |
Editor |
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Wos |
000263260100015 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-16 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0928-0707;1573-4846; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.575 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.575; 2009 IF: 1.393 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74962 |
Serial |
2941 |
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Vlasov, I.I.; Barnard, A.S.; Ralchenko, V.G.; Lebedev, O.I.; Kanzyuba, M.V.; Saveliev, A.V.; Konov, V.I.; Goovaerts, E. |
| Title |
Nanodiamond photoemitters based on strong narrow-band luminescence from silicon-vacancy defects |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
808-812 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Nanostructured and organic optical and electronic materials (NANOrOPT) |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
Editor |
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Wos |
000263737800012 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-12 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
98 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:74513 |
Serial |
2253 |
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Austing, D.G.; Payette, C.; Nair, S.V.; Yu, G.; Gupta, J.A.; Partoens, B.; Amaha, S.; Tarucha, S. |
| Title |
Scheme for coherently quenching resonant current in a three-level quantum dot energy level mixer |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Physica status solidi: C: conferences and critical reviews |
Abbreviated Journal |
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| Volume |
6 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
940-943 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We outline a scheme to create a dark state by three-level mixing that is potentially a useful tool for quantum coherent transport. Magnetic-field-induced intra-dot level mixing can lead to rich quantum superposition phenomena between three approaching single-particle states in a quantum dot when probed by the ground state of an adjacent weakly coupled quantum dot in the single-electron resonant tunnelling regime. The mixing relies on non-negligible anharmonicity and anisotropy in confining potentials of realistic quantum dots. Anti-crossing and transfer of strengths between resonances can be understood with a simple coherent level mixing model. Superposition can lead to the formation of a dark state by complete cancellation of an otherwise strong resonance. This is an all-electrical analogue of coherent population trapping seen in three-level-systems from quantum and atom optics. |
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Place of Publication |
Berlin |
Editor |
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Wos |
000266597600040 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-12 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1862-6351;1610-1642; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:86927 |
Serial |
2953 |
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van den Broek, W.; Verbeeck, J.; Schryvers, D.; de Backer, S.; Scheunders, P. |
| Title |
Tomographic spectroscopic imaging; an experimental proof of concept |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Ultramicroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Ultramicroscopy |
| Volume |
109 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
296-303 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
| Abstract |
Recording the electron energy loss spectroscopy data cube with a series of energy filtered images is a dose inefficient process because the energy slit blocks most of the electrons. When recording the data cube by scanning an electron probe over the sample, perfect dose efficiency is attained; but due to the low current in nanoprobes, this often is slower, with a smaller field of view. In W. Van den Broek et al. [Ultramicroscopy, 106 (2006) 269], we proposed a new method to record the data cube, which is more dose efficient than an energy filtered series. It produces a set of projections of the data cube and then tomographically reconstructs it. In this article, we demonstrate these projections in practice, we present a simple geometrical model that allows for quantification of the projection angles and we present the first successful experimental reconstruction, all on a standard post-column instrument. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
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Wos |
000265345400003 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-10 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0304-3991; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.843 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.843; 2009 IF: 2.067 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77271 |
Serial |
3671 |
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| Author |
Peelaers, H.; Partoens, B.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Phonon band structure of Si nanowires: a stability analysis |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Nano letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nano Lett |
| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
107-111 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We present full ab initio calculations of the phonon band structure of thin Si nanowires oriented along the [110] direction. Using these phonon dispersion relations, we investigate the structural stability of these wires. We found that all studied wires were stable also when doped with either B or P, if the unit cell was taken sufficiently large along the wire axis. The evolution of the phonon dispersion relations and of the sound velocities with respect to the wire diameters is discussed. Softening is observed for acoustic modes and hardening for optical phonon modes with increasing wire diameters. |
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Place of Publication |
Washington |
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Wos |
000262519100020 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1530-6984;1530-6992; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
12.712 |
Times cited |
51 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 12.712; 2009 IF: 9.991 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76022 |
Serial |
2601 |
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Bervoets, A.R.J.; Behets, G.J.; Schryvers, D.; Roels, F.; Yang, Z.; Verberckmoes, S.C.; Damment, S.J.P.; Dauwe, S.; Mubiana, V.K.; Blust, R.; de Broe, M.E.; d' Haese, P.C. |
| Title |
Hepatocellular transport and gastrointestinal absorption of lanthanum in chronic renal failure |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Kidney international |
Abbreviated Journal |
Kidney Int |
| Volume |
75 |
Issue |
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Pages |
389-398 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Pathophysiology |
| Abstract |
Lanthanum carbonate is a new phosphate binder that is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and eliminated largely by the liver. After oral treatment, we and others had noticed 23 fold higher lanthanum levels in the livers of rats with chronic renal failure compared to rats with normal renal function. Here we studied the kinetics and tissue distribution, absorption, and subcellular localization of lanthanum in the liver using transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectrometry, and X-ray fluoresence. We found that in the liver lanthanum was located in lysosomes and in the biliary canal but not in any other cellular organelles. This suggests that lanthanum is transported and eliminated by the liver via a transcellular, endosomal-lysosomal-biliary canicular transport route. Feeding rats with chronic renal failure orally with lanthanum resulted in a doubling of the liver levels compared to rats with normal renal function, but the serum levels were similar in both animal groups. These levels plateaued after 6 weeks at a concentration below 3 g/g in both groups. When lanthanum was administered intravenously, thereby bypassing the gastrointestinal tract-portal vein pathway, no difference in liver levels was found between rats with and without renal failure. This suggests that there is an increased gastrointestinal permeability or absorption of oral lanthanum in uremia. Lanthanum levels in the brain and heart fluctuated near its detection limit with long-term treatment (20 weeks) having no effect on organ weight, liver enzyme activities, or liver histology. We suggest that the kinetics of lanthanum in the liver are consistent with a transcellular transport pathway, with higher levels in the liver of uremic rats due to higher intestinal absorption. |
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Place of Publication |
New York, N.Y. |
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Wos |
000263145800009 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-03 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0085-2538;1523-1755; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.395 |
Times cited |
29 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Iwt |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 8.395; 2009 IF: 6.193 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72290 |
Serial |
1417 |
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Berghmans, P.; Bleux, N.; Int Panis, L.; Mishra, V.K.; Torfs, R.; Van Poppel, M. |
| Title |
Exposure assessment of a cyclist to PM10 and ultrafine particles |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
The science of the total environment |
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| Volume |
407 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
1286-1298 |
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A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
| Abstract |
Estimating personal exposure to air pollution is a crucial component in identifying high-risk populations and situations. It will enable policy makers to determine efficient control strategies. Cycling is again becoming a favorite mode of transport both in developing and in developed countries due to increasing traffic congestion and environmental concerns. in Europe, it is also seen as a healthy sports activity. However, due to high levels of hazardous pollutants in the present day road microenvironment the cyclist might be at a higher health risk due to higher breathing rate and proximity to the vehicular exhaust. In this paper we present estimates of the exposure of a cyclist to particles of various size fractions including ultrafine particles (UFP) in the town of Mol (Flanders, Belgium). The results indicate relatively higher UFP concentration exposure during morning office hours and moderate UFP levels during afternoon. The major sources of UFP and PM(10) were identified, which are vehicular emission and construction activities, respectively. We also present a dust mapping technique which can be a useful tool for town planners and local policy makers. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Wos |
000262573200005 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-03 |
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Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0048-9697; 1879-1026 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
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Times cited |
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Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:94563 |
Serial |
7953 |
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Doenen, M.; Zhang, L.; Erni, R.; Williams, O.A.; Hardy, A.; van Bael, M.K.; Wagner, P.; Haenen, K.; Nesladek, M.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Diamond nucleation by carbon transport from buried nanodiamond TiO2 sol-gel composites |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Advanced materials |
Abbreviated Journal |
Adv Mater |
| Volume |
21 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
670-673 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Place of Publication |
Weinheim |
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Wos |
000263492000007 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-02 |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0935-9648;1521-4095; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
19.791 |
Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo; Iap-P6/42; Esteem 026019 |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 19.791; 2009 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:76329 |
Serial |
688 |
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Bogaerts, A. |
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Hybrid Monte Carlo: fluid model for studying the effects of nitrogen addition to argon glow discharges |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2009 |
Publication |
Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy |
Abbreviated Journal |
Spectrochim Acta B |
| Volume |
64 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
126-140 |
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A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
A computer model is developed for describing argon/nitrogen glow discharges. The species taken into account in the model include electrons, Ar atoms in the ground state and in the 4s metastable levels, N2 molecules in the ground state and in six different electronically excited levels, N atoms, Ar+ ions, N+, N2+, N3+ and N4+ ions. The fast electrons are simulated with a Monte Carlo model, whereas all other species are treated in a fluid model. 74 different chemical reactions are considered in the model. The calculation results include the densities of all the different plasma species, as well as information on their production and loss processes. The effect of different N2 additions, in the range between 0.1 and 10%, is investigated. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000263621300002 |
Publication Date |
2008-12-02 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0584-8547; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.241 |
Times cited |
49 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.241; 2009 IF: 2.719 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72829 |
Serial |
1525 |
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