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Author Amini, M.N.; Altantzis, T.; Lobato, I.; Grzelczak, M.; Sánchez-Iglesias, A.; Van Aert, S.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.; Partoens, B.; Bals, S.; Neyts, E.C.
  Title Understanding the Effect of Iodide Ions on the Morphology of Gold Nanorods Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication (down) Particle and particle systems characterization Abbreviated Journal Part Part Syst Char
  Volume 35 Issue 35 Pages 1800051
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract The presence of iodide ions during the growth of gold nanorods strongly affects the shape of the final products, which is proposed to be due to selective iodide adsorption on certain crystallographic facets. Therefore, a detailed structural and morphological characterization of the starting rods is crucial toward understanding this effect. Electron tomography is used to determine the crystallographic indices of the lateral facets of gold nanorods, as well as those present at the tips. Based on this information, density functional theory calculations are used to determine the surface and interface energies of the observed facets and provide insight into the relationship between the amount of iodide ions in the growth solution and the final morphology of anisotropic gold nanoparticles.
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  Language Wos 000441893400002 Publication Date 2018-06-10
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  ISSN 0934-0866 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.474 Times cited 6 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes This work was supported by the European Research Council (grant 335078 COLOURATOM to S.B.). T.A., S.V.A. S.B. and E.C.N., acknowledge funding from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium), through project funding (G.0218.14N and G.0369.15N) and a postdoctoral grant to T.A. L.M.L.-M. and M.G. acknowledge funding from the Spanish Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (grant MAT2013-46101-R). Mozhgan N. Amini and Thomas Altantzis contributed equally to this work. (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); ecas_sara Approved Most recent IF: 4.474
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:152998UA @ admin @ c:irua:152998 Serial 5010
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Author Vanrompay, H.; Buurlage, J.‐W.; Pelt, D.M.; Kumar, V.; Zhuo, X.; Liz‐Marzán, L.M.; Bals, S.; Batenburg, K.J.
  Title Real‐Time Reconstruction of Arbitrary Slices for Quantitative and In Situ 3D Characterization of Nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication (down) Particle & Particle Systems Characterization Abbreviated Journal Part Part Syst Char
  Volume 37 Issue 37 Pages 2000073
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A detailed 3D investigation of nanoparticles at a local scale is of great importance to connect their structure and composition to their properties. Electron tomography has therefore become an important tool for the 3D characterization of nanomaterials. 3D investigations typically comprise multiple steps, including acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis/quantification. Usually, the latter two steps are performed offline, at a dedicated workstation. This sequential workflow prevents on-the-fly control of experimental parameters to improve the quality of the 3D reconstruction, to select a relevant nanoparticle for further characterization or to steer an in-situ tomography experiment. Here, we present an efficient approach to overcome these limitations, based on the real-time reconstruction of arbitrary 2D reconstructed slices through a 3D object. Implementation of this method may lead to generalized implementation of electron tomography for routine nanoparticle characterization in 3D.
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  Language Wos 000536357100001 Publication Date 2020-05-29
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  ISSN 0934-0866 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.7 Times cited 10 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 1S32617N ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G026718N ; Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 639.073.506 016.Veni.192.235 ; H.V. acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO grant 1S32617N). S.B acknowledges financial support by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO grant G026718N). Financial support was provided by The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), project numbers 639.073.506 and 016.Veni.192.235. This project received funding as well from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 731019 (EUSMI) and No 815128 (REALNANO). H.V. and J.-W.B contributed equally to this work.; sygma Approved Most recent IF: 2.7; 2020 IF: 4.474
  Call Number EMAT @ emat @c:irua:169704 Serial 6371
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Author Morales-Yánez, F.; Trashin, S.; Sariego, I.; Roucher, C.; Paredis, L.; Chico, M.; De Wael, K.; Muyldermans, S.; Cooper, P.; Polman, K.
  Title Electrochemical detection of Toxocara canis excretory-secretory antigens in children from rural communities in Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador : association between active infection and high eosinophilia Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication (down) Parasites & Vectors Abbreviated Journal Parasite Vector
  Volume 13 Issue 1 Pages 245-247
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract Background The diagnosis of active Toxocara canis infections in humans is challenging. Larval stages of T. canis do not replicate in human tissues and disease may result from infection with a single T. canis larva. Recently, we developed a nanobody-based electrochemical magnetosensor assay with superior sensitivity to detect T. canis excretory-secretory (TES) antigens. Here, we evaluate the performance of the assay in children from an Ecuadorian birth cohort that followed children to five years of age. Methods Samples were selected based on the presence of peripheral blood eosinophilia and relative eosinophil counts. The samples were analyzed by the nanobody-based electrochemical magnetosensor assay, which utilizes a bivalent biotinylated nanobody as capturing agent on the surface of streptavidin pre-coated paramagnetic beads. Detection was performed by a different nanobody chemically labelled with horseradish peroxidase. Results Of 87 samples tested, 33 (38%) scored positive for TES antigen recognition by the electrochemical magnetosensor assay. The average concentration of TES antigen in serum was 2.1 ng/ml (SD = 1.1). The positive result in the electrochemical assay was associated with eosinophilia > 19% (P = 0.001). Parasitological data were available for 57 samples. There was no significant association between positivity by the electrochemical assay and the presence of other soil-transmitted helminth infections. Conclusions Our nanobody-based electrochemical assay provides highly sensitive quantification of TES antigens in serum and has potential as a valuable tool for the diagnosis of active human toxocariasis.
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  Language Wos 000535618800003 Publication Date 2020-05-12
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  ISSN 1756-3305 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.2 Times cited Open Access
  Notes ; This project was funded by the Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek-Vlaanderen (FWO-Flanders), project No. G.0189.13N. The ECUAVIDA cohort was funded by the Wellcome Trust (grant 072405/Z/03/Z and 088862/Z/09/Z). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.2; 2020 IF: 3.08
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:168966 Serial 6501
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Author Li, Y.; Quinn, B.K.; Niinemets, Ü.; Schrader, J.; Gielis, J.; Liu, M.; Shi, P.
  Title Ellipticalness index : a simple measure of the complexity of oval leaf shape Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication (down) Pakistan journal of botany : An official publication of pakistan botanical society Abbreviated Journal Pak J Bot
  Volume 54 Issue 6 Pages 1-8
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Plants have diverse leaf shapes that have evolved to adapt to the environments they have experienced over their evolutionary history. Leaf shape and leaf size can greatly influence the growth rate, competitive ability, and productivity of plants. However, researchers have long struggled to decide how to properly quantify the complexity of leaf shape. Prior studies recommended the leaf roundness index (RI = 4πA/P2) or dissection index (DI = ), where P is leaf perimeter and A is leaf area. However, these two indices merely measure the extent of the deviation of leaf shape from a circle, which is usually invalid as leaves are seldom circular. In this study, we proposed a simple measure, named the ellipticalness index (EI), for quantifying the complexity of leaf shape based on the hypothesis that the shape of any oval leaf can be regarded as a variation from a standard ellipse. 2220 leaves from nine species of Magnoliaceae were sampled to check the validity of the EI. We also tested the validity of the Montgomery equation (ME), which assumes a proportional relationship between leaf area and the product of leaf length and width, because the EI actually comes from the proportionality coefficient of the ME. We also compared the ME with five other models of leaf area. The ME was found to be the best model for calculating leaf area based on consideration of the trade-off between model fit vs. complexity, which strongly supported the robustness of the EI for describing oval leaf shape. The new index can account for both leaf shape and size, and we conclude that it is a promising method for quantifying and comparing oval leaf shapes across species in future studies.
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  Language Wos 000814279700028 Publication Date 2022-05-23
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  ISSN 0556-3321 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.2
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:188469 Serial 7153
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Author Yusupov, M.; Razzokov, J.; Cordeiro, R.M.; Bogaerts, A.
  Title Transport of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species across Aquaporin: A Molecular Level Picture Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication (down) Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity Abbreviated Journal Oxid Med Cell Longev
  Volume 2019 Issue Pages 1-11
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Aquaporins (AQPs) are transmembrane proteins that conduct not only water molecules across the cell membrane but also other solutes, such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), produced (among others) by cold atmospheric plasma (CAP). These RONS may induce oxidative stress in the cell interior, which plays a role in cancer treatment. The underlying mechanisms of the transport of RONS across AQPs, however, still remain obscure. We apply molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the permeation of both hydrophilic (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>and OH) and hydrophobic (NO<sub>2</sub>and NO) RONS through AQP1. Our simulations show that these RONS can all penetrate across the pores of AQP1. The permeation free energy barrier of OH and NO is lower than that of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>and NO<sub>2</sub>, indicating that these radicals may have easier access to the pore interior and interact with the amino acid residues of AQP1. We also study the effect of RONS-induced oxidation of both the phospholipids and AQP1 (i.e., sulfenylation of Cys<sub>191</sub>) on the transport of the above-mentioned RONS across AQP1. Both lipid and protein oxidation seem to slightly increase the free energy barrier for H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>and NO<sub>2</sub>permeation, while for OH and NO, we do not observe a strong effect of oxidation. The simulation results help to gain insight in the underlying mechanisms of the noticeable rise of CAP-induced RONS in cancer cells, thereby improving our understanding on the role of AQPs in the selective anticancer capacity of CAP.
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  Language Wos 000492999000001 Publication Date 2019-06-17
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  ISSN 1942-0900 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.593 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes The authors acknowledge the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the University of Antwerp (UA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI), and the UA, where all computational work was performed. M.Y. gratefully acknowledges Dr. U. Khalilov for the fruitful discussions. This work was financially supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) (grant number 1200219N). Approved Most recent IF: 4.593
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @UA @ admin @ c:irua:160118 Serial 5180
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Author Guerrero, A.; Pfannmöller, M.; Kovalenko, A.; Ripolles, T.S.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Kaufmann, L.-D.; Bisquert, J.; Garcia-Belmonte, G.
  Title Nanoscale mapping by electron energy-loss spectroscopy reveals evolution of organic solar cell contact selectivity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication (down) Organic electronics: physics, materials, applications Abbreviated Journal Org Electron
  Volume 16 Issue 16 Pages 227-233
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices are on the verge of commercialization being long-term stability a key challenge. Morphology evolution during lifetime has been suggested to be one of the main pathways accounting for performance degradation. There is however a lack of certainty on how specifically the morphology evolution relates to individual electrical parameters on operating devices. In this work a case study is created based on a thermodynamically unstable organic active layer which is monitored over a period of one year under non-accelerated degradation conditions. The morphology evolution is revealed by compositional analysis of ultrathin cross-sections using nanoscale imaging in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) coupled with electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS). Additionally, devices are electrically monitored in real-time using the non-destructive electrical techniques capacitance-voltage (C-V) and Impedance Spectroscopy (IS). By comparison of imaging and electrical techniques the relationship between nanoscale morphology and individual electrical parameters of device operation can be conclusively discerned. It is ultimately observed how the change in the cathode contact properties occurring after the migration of fullerene molecules explains the improvement in the overall device performance. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000345649500029 Publication Date 2014-11-17
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  ISSN 1566-1199; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.399 Times cited 24 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes 287594 Sunflower; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 3.399; 2015 IF: 3.827
  Call Number c:irua:122169 Serial 2267
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Author Ata, I.; Ben Dkhil, S.; Pfannmoeller, M.; Bals, S.; Duche, D.; Simon, J.-J.; Koganezawa, T.; Yoshimoto, N.; Videlot-Ackermann, C.; Margeat, O.; Ackermann, J.; Baeuerle, P.
  Title The influence of branched alkyl side chains in A-D-A oligothiophenes on the photovoltaic performance and morphology of solution-processed bulk-heterojunction solar cells Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication (down) Organic chemistry frontiers : an international journal of organic chemistry Abbreviated Journal Org Chem Front
  Volume 4 Issue 4 Pages 1561-1573
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Besides providing sufficient solubility, branched alkyl chains also affect the film-forming and packing properties of organic semiconductors. In order to avoid steric hindrance as it is present in wide-spread alkyl chains comprising a branching point position at the C2-position, i.e., 2-ethylhexyl, the branching point can be moved away from the pi-conjugated backbone. In this report, we study the influence of the modification of the branching point position from the C2-position in 2-hexyldecylamine (1) to the C4-position in 4-hexyldecylamine (2) connected to the central dithieno[3,2-b: 2', 3'-d] pyrrole (DTP) moiety in a well-studied A-D-A oligothiophene on the optoelectronic properties and photovoltaic performance in solution- processed bulk heterojunction solar cells (BHJSCs) with [6,6]-phenyl-C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PC71BM) as the acceptor material. Post-treatment of the photoactive layers is performed via solvent vapor annealing (SVA) in order to improve the film microstructure of the bulk heterojunction. The time evolution of nanoscale morphological changes is followed by combining scanning transmission electron microscopy with low-energy-loss spectroscopic imaging (STEM-SI), solid-state absorption spectroscopy, and two-dimensional grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (2D-GIXRD). Our results show an improvement of the photovoltaic performance that is dependent on the branching point position in the donor oligomer. Optical spacers are utilized to increase light absorption inside the co-oligomer 2-based BHJSCs leading to increased power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 8.2% when compared to the corresponding co-oligomer 1-based devices. A STEM-SI analysis of the respective device cross-sections of active layers containing 1 and 2 as donor materials indeed reveals significant differences in their respective active layer morphologies.
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  Language Wos 000406374800013 Publication Date 2017-05-02
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  ISSN 2052-4129 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 4.955 Times cited 24 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; We acknowledge financial support by the European Commission under the project “SUNFLOWER” (FP7-ICT-2011-7, grant number: 287594) and S.B. acknowledges the ERC Starting Grant Colouratoms (335078). ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.955
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:145176UA @ admin @ c:irua:145176 Serial 4727
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Author Deutsch, F.; Stranger, M.; Kaplinskii, A.E.; Samek, L.; Joos, P.; Van Grieken, R.
  Title O vlijanii kolitsjestva osadkov na kontsentratsioe elementov i ionov v tsjastitsach gorodskogo aerozolja Type A3 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication (down) Optika atmospheri i okeana Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 16 Issue 10 Pages 927-932
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:43705 Serial 8738
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Author Koutsenogii, P.K.; van Malderen, H.; Hoornaert, S.; Van Grieken, R.; Koutsenogii, K.P.; Boufetov, N.; Makarov, V.I.; Smoljakov, B.S.; Nemirovski, A.M.; Osipova, L.P.; Krjukov, J.A.; Ivakin, E.A.; Posukh, O.L.; Bronstein, E.L.
  Title Siberian Haze: complex study of aerosols in Siberia Type A3 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication (down) Optics of the atmosphere and ocean Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 9 Issue Pages 712-719
  Keywords A3 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:14652 Serial 8521
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Author Dong, H.M.; Tao, Z.H.; Duan, Y.F.; Li, L.L.; Huang, F.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Substrate dependent terahertz magneto-optical properties of monolayer WS2 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication (down) Optics Letters Abbreviated Journal Opt Lett
  Volume 46 Issue 19 Pages 4892-4895
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Terahertz (THz) magneto-optical (MO) properties of monolayer (ML) tungsten disulfide (WS2), placed on different substrates and subjected to external magnetic fields, are studied using THz time-domain spectroscopy (TDS). We find that the THz MO conductivity exhibits a nearly linear response in a weak magnetic field, while a distinctly nonlinear/oscillating behavior is found in strong magnetic fields owing to strong substrate-induced random impurity scattering and interactions. The THz MO response of ML WS2 depends sensitively on the choice of the substrates, which we trace back to electronic localization and the impact of the substrates on the Landau level (LL) spectrum. Our results provide an in-depth understanding of the THz MO properties of ML WS2/substrate systems, especially the effect of substrates, which can be utilized to realize atomically thin THz MO nano-devices. (C) 2021 Optical Society of America
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  Language Wos 000702746400048 Publication Date 2021-09-01
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  ISSN 0146-9592 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 3.416 Times cited 2 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.416
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:182526 Serial 7023
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Author Meert, K.W.; Morozov, V.A.; Abakumov, A.M.; Hadermann, J.; Poelman, D.; Smet, P.F.
  Title Energy transfer in Eu3+ doped scheelites : use as thermographic phosphor Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication (down) Optics express Abbreviated Journal Opt Express
  Volume 22 Issue 9 Pages A961-A972
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In this paper the luminescence of the scheelite-based CaGd2(1-x)Eu2x(WO4)4 solid solutions is investigated as a function of the Eu content and temperature. All phosphors show intense red luminescence due to the 5D0 7F2 transition in Eu3+, along with other transitions from the 5D1 and 5D0 excited states. For high Eu3+ concentrations the intensity ratio of the emission originating from the 5D1 and 5D0 levels has a non-conventional temperature dependence, which could be explained by a phonon-assisted cross-relaxation process. It is demonstrated that this intensity ratio can be used as a measure of temperature with high spatial resolution, allowing the use of these scheelites as thermographic phosphor. The main disadvantage of many thermographic phosphors, a decreasing signal for increasing temperature, is absent.
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  Language Wos 000335905300037 Publication Date 2014-04-22
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  ISSN 1094-4087; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 47 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.307; 2014 IF: 3.488
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117067 Serial 1044
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Author Shestakov, M.V.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Kirilenko, D.; Kuznetsov, A.S.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Baranov, A.N.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
  Title Quantum cutting in Li (770 nm) and Yb (1000 nm) co-dopant emission bands by energy transfer from the ZnO nano-crystalline host Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication (down) Optics express Abbreviated Journal Opt Express
  Volume 19 Issue 17 Pages 15955-15964
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Li-Yb co-doped nano-crystalline ZnO has been synthesized by a method of thermal growth from the salt mixtures. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy and optical spectroscopy confirm the doping and indicate that the dopants may form Li-Li and Yb3+-Li based nanoclusters. When pumped into the conduction and exciton absorption bands of ZnO between 250 to 425 nm, broad emission bands of about 100 nm half-height-width are excited around 770 and 1000 nm, due to Li and Yb dopants, respectively. These emission bands are activated by energy transfer from the ZnO host mostly by quantum cutting processes, which generate pairs of quanta in Li (770 nm) and Yb (1000 nm) emission bands, respectively, out of one quantum absorbed by the ZnO host. These quantum cutting phenomena have great potential for application in the down-conversion layers coupled to the Si solar cells.
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  Language Wos 000293894900033 Publication Date 2011-08-04
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  ISSN 1094-4087; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 19 Open Access
  Notes FWO; Methusalem Approved Most recent IF: 3.307; 2011 IF: 3.587
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Author Mayer, J.A.; Offermans, T.; Chrapa, M.; Pfannmöller, M.; Bals, S.; Ferrini, R.; Nisato, G.
  Title Optical enhancement of a printed organic tandem solar cell using diffractive nanostructures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication (down) Optics express Abbreviated Journal Opt Express
  Volume 26 Issue 26 Pages A240
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Solution processable organic tandem solar cells offer a promising approach to achieve cost-effective, lightweight and flexible photovoltaics. In order to further enhance the efficiency of optimized organic tandem cells, diffractive light-management nanostructures were designed for an optimal redistribution of the light as function of both wavelength and propagation angles in both sub-cells. As the fabrication of these optical structures is compatible with roll-to-roll production techniques such as hot-embossing or UV NIL imprinting, they present an optimal cost-effective solution for printed photovoltaics. Tandem cells with power conversion efficiencies of 8-10% were fabricated in the ambient atmosphere by doctor blade coating, selected to approximate the conditions during roll-to-roll manufacturing. Application of the light management structure onto an 8.7% efficient encapsulated tandem cell boosted the conversion efficiency of the cell to 9.5%. (C) 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement
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  Language Wos 000427900400003 Publication Date 2018-02-26
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  ISSN 1094-4087 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 9 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; FP7 European collaborative project SUNFLOWER (FP7-ICT-2011-7, grant number 287594); German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) (03xEK3504, project TAURUS); FP7 European project ESTEEM2 (grant number 312483); HEiKA centre FunTECH-3D. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.307
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150839UA @ admin @ c:irua:150839 Serial 4975
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Author Dong, H.M.; Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Electrical generation of terahertz blackbody radiation from graphene Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication (down) Optics express Abbreviated Journal Opt Express
  Volume 26 Issue 19 Pages 24621-24626
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract Recent experimental work on the application of graphene for novel illumination motivated us to present a theoretical study of the blackbody radiation emission from a freely suspended graphene driven by a dc electric field. Strong terahertz (THz) emission, with intensity up to mW/cm(2), can be generated with increasing electric field strength due to the heating of electrons in graphene. We show that the intensity of the THz emission generated electrically from graphene depends rather sensitively on the lattice temperature in relatively weak electric fields, whereas it is less sensitive to the lattice temperature in relative strong electric fields. Our study highlights the practical application of graphene as intense THz source where the radiation is generated electrically. (C) 2018 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement
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  Language Wos 000444705000026 Publication Date 2018-09-05
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  Impact Factor 3.307 Times cited 14 Open Access
  Notes ; National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (11604380, 11574319); Center of Science and Technology of Hefei Academy of Science (2016FXZY002); Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province (2016FC001). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.307
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:153632UA @ admin @ c:irua:153632 Serial 5095
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Author Xiao, Y.M.; Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M.
  Title Infrared to terahertz absorption window in mono- and multi-layer graphene systems Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication (down) Optics communications Abbreviated Journal Opt Commun
  Volume 328 Issue Pages 135-142
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We present a theoretical study on optical properties such as optical conductance and light transmission coefficient for mono- and multi-layer graphene systems with AB- and ABC-stacking. Considering an air/graphene/dielectric-water structure, the optical coefficients for those graphene systems are examined and compared. The universal optical conductance sigma(N)(0)=N pi e(2)/(2h) for N layer graphene systems in the visible region is verified. For N 3 layer graphene, the mini-gap induced absorption edges can be observed in odd layers AB-stacked multilayer graphene, where the number and position of the absorption edges are decided by the layers number N. Meanwhile, we can observe the optical absorption windows for those graphene systems in the infrared to terahertz bandwidth (0.2-150 THz). The absorption window is induced by different transition energies required for inter- and intra-band optical absorption channels. We find that the depth and width of the absorption window can be tuned not only via varying temperature and electron density but also by changing the number of graphene layers and the stacking order. These theoretical findings demonstrate that mono- and multi-layer graphene systems can be applied as frequency tunable optoelectronic devices working in infrared to terahertz bandwidth. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000336970000022 Publication Date 2014-05-14
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0030-4018; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.588 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant no, 2011YQ130018), Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province, and by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.588; 2014 IF: 1.449
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118364 Serial 1666
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Author Kuznetsov, A.S.; Lu, Y.-G.; Turner, S.; Shestakov, M.V.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Kirilenko, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Baranov, A.N.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
  Title Preparation, structural and optical characterization of nanocrystalline ZnO doped with luminescent Ag-nanoclusters Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication (down) Optical materials express Abbreviated Journal Opt Mater Express
  Volume 2 Issue 6 Pages 723-734
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Nanocrystalline ZnO doped with Ag-nanoclusters has been synthesized by a salt solid state reaction. Three overlapping broad emission bands due to the Ag nanoclusters have been detected at about 570, 750 and 900 nm. These emission bands are excited by an energy transfer from the exciton state of the ZnO host when pumped in the wavelength range from 250 to 400 nm. The 900 nm emission band shows characteristic orbital splitting into three components pointing out that the anisotropic crystalline wurtzite host of ZnO is responsible for this feature. Heat-treatment and temperature dependence studies confirm the origin of these emission bands. An energy level diagram for the emission process and a model for Ag nanoclusters sites are suggested. The emission of nanocrystalline ZnO doped with Ag nanoclusters may be applied for white light generation, displays driven by UV light, down-convertors for solar cells and luminescent lamps.
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  Language Wos 000304953700004 Publication Date 2012-04-30
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 2159-3930; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.591 Times cited Open Access
  Notes We are grateful to the Methusalem Funding of Flemish Government for the support of this work. Y.-G. L. and S. T. acknowledge funding from the Fund for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral grant and under grant number G056810N. The microscope used in this study was partially financed by the Hercules Foundation. J.V. acknowledges funding from the European Research Council under the 7th Framework Program (FP7), ERC grant No246791 – COUNTATOMS and ERC Starting Grant 278510 VORTEX. The authors acknowledge the guidance of Prof. G. Van Tendeloo, EMAT Antwerpen University, in transmission electron microscopy study in this work. ECASJO_; Approved Most recent IF: 2.591; 2012 IF: 2.616
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97709UA @ admin @ c:irua:97709 Serial 2707
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Author Miglio, A.; Saniz, R.; Waroquiers, D.; Stankovski, M.; Giantomassi, M.; Hautier, G.; Rignanese, G.-M.; Gonze, X.
  Title Computed electronic and optical properties of SnO2 under compressive stress Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication (down) Optical materials Abbreviated Journal Opt Mater
  Volume 38 Issue Pages 161-166
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
  Abstract We consider the effects of three different types of applied compressive stress on the structural, electronic and optical properties of rutile SnO2. We use standard density functional theory (OFT) to determine the structural parameters. The effective masses and the electronic band gap, as well as their stress derivatives, are computed within both DFT and many-body perturbation theory (MBPT). The stress derivatives for the SnO2 direct band gap are determined to be 62, 38 and 25 meV/GPa within MBPT for applied hydrostatic, biaxial and uniaxial stress, respectively. Compared to DFT, this is a clear improvement with respect to available experimental data. We also estimate the exciton binding energies and their stress coefficients and compute the absorption spectrum by solving the Bethe-Salpeter equation. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000346228800028 Publication Date 2014-11-08
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0925-3467; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.238 Times cited 6 Open Access
  Notes ; This work was supported by the FRS-FNRS through a FRIA grant (D.W.) and a FNRS grant (G.H.). This work was also supported by the IWT Project Number 080023 (ISIMADE), the Region Wallonne through WALL-ETSF project Number 816849, the EU-FP7 HT4TCOS Grant No. PCIG11-GA-2912-321988, the FRS-FNRS through contracts FRFC Number 2.4.589.09.F and AIXPHO (PDR Grant T-0238.13). The authors would like to thank Yann Pouillon and Jean-Michel Beuken for their valuable technical support and help with the test and build system of ABINIT. Computational resources have been provided by the supercomputing facilities of the Universite catholique de Louvain (CISM/UCL) and the Consortium des Equipements de Calcul Intensif en Federation Wallonie Bruxelles (CECI) funded by the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique de Belgique (FRS-FNRS) under Grant No. 2.5020.11. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.238; 2014 IF: 1.981
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122747 Serial 460
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Author Kuznetsov, A.S.; Cuong, N.T.; Tikhomirov, V.K.; Jivanescu, M.; Stesmans, A.; Chibotaru, L.F.; Velázquez, J.J.; Rodríguez, V.D.; Kirilenko, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
  Title Effect of heat-treatment on luminescence and structure of Ag nanoclusters doped oxyfluoride glasses and implication for fiber drawing Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication (down) Optical materials Abbreviated Journal Opt Mater
  Volume 34 Issue 4 Pages 616-621
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The effect of heat treatment on the structure and luminescence of Ag nanoclusters doped oxyfluoride glasses was studied and the implication for drawing the corresponding fibers doped with luminescent Ag nanoclusters has been proposed. The heat treatment results, first, in condensation of the Ag nanoclusters into larger Ag nanoparticles and loss of Ag luminescence, and further heat treatment results in precipitation of a luminescent-loss nano- and microcrystalline Ag phases onto the surface of the glass. Thus, the oxyfluoride fiber doped with luminescent Ag nanoclusters was pulled from the viscous glass melt and its attenuation loss was 0.19 dB/cm in the red part of the spectrum; i.e. near to the maximum of Ag nanoclusters luminescence band. The nucleation centers for the Ag nanoclusters in oxyfluoride glasses have been suggested to be the fluorine vacancies and their nanoclusters.
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000300124500006 Publication Date 2011-10-18
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0925-3467; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.238 Times cited 25 Open Access
  Notes Methusalem Approved Most recent IF: 2.238; 2012 IF: 1.918
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:93632 Serial 811
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Author Zaryouh, H.; Verswyvel, H.; Bauwens, M.; Van Haesendonck, G.; Deben, C.; Lin, A.; De Waele, J.; Vermorken, J.B.; Koljenovic, S.; Bogaerts, A.; Lardon, F.; Smits, E.; Wouters, A.
  Title De belofte van hoofdhalskankerorganoïden in kankeronderzoek : een blik op de toekomst Type A2 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication (down) Onco-hemato : multidisciplinair tijdschrift voor oncologie Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 17 Issue 7 Pages 54-58
  Keywords A2 Journal article; Center for Oncological Research (CORE); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Hoofd-halskanker vormt een aanzienlijke uitdaging met bijna 900.000 nieuwe diagnoses per jaar, waarbij de jaarlijkse incidentie blijft stijgen. Vaak wordt de diagnose pas in een laat stadium gesteld, wat complexe behandelingen noodzakelijk maakt. Terugval van patiënten is helaas een veelvoorkomend probleem. De gemiddelde overlevingsduur is beperkt tot enkele maanden. Daarom is er een dringende behoefte om nieuwe, veelbelovende behandelingen te ontwikkelen voor patiënten met hoofd-halskanker. Voor het bereiken van deze vooruitgang spelen innovatieve studiemodellen een cruciale rol. Het ontwikkelen van deze nieuwe behandelingen start met laboratoriumonderzoek, waarbij traditionele tweedimensionale celculturen hun beperkingen hebben. Daarom verschuiven onderzoekers hun aandacht meer en meer naar geavanceerdere driedimensionale modellen, met hoofd-halskankerorganoïden als beloftevol nieuw model. Dit model behoudt immers zowel het genetische profiel als de morfologische kenmerken van de originele tumor van de hoofd-halskankerpatiënt. Hoofdhalskankerorganoïden bieden daarom de mogelijkheid om innovatieve behandelingen te testen en kunnen mogelijk zelfs de respons van een patiënt op bepaalde therapieën voorspellen. Hoewel tumororganoïden als ‘patiënt-in-het-lab’ veelbelovend zijn, zijn er uitdagingen te overwinnen, zoals de ontwikkelingstijd en de toepasbaarheid bij alle tumortypes, evenals het ontbreken van immuuncellen en andere micro-omgevingscomponenten. Er is daarom een grote behoefte aan gestandaardiseerde protocollen voor de ontwikkeling van organoïden en verkorting van de ontwikkelingstijd. Concluderend bieden driedimensionale hoofd-halskankerorganoïden een veelbelovend perspectief voor de toekomst van kankerbehandelingen. Ze hebben het potentieel om bij te dragen aan de ontwikkeling van gepersonaliseerde behandelingen en zo de overlevingskansen van kankerpatiënten te verbeteren. Het is echter belangrijk om hun voorspellend vermogen en toepassingsmogelijkheden verder te onderzoeken, voordat ze op grote schaal worden geïmplementeerd.
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  ISSN 2030-2738 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:202271 Serial 9004
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Author Shevchenko, V.P.; Lisitzin, A.P.; Kuptzov, V.M.; Van Malderen, H.; Martin, J.M.; Van Grieken, R.; Huang, W.W.
  Title Composition of aerosols in the marine boundary layer over the seas of the western Russian Arctic Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication (down) Omnia therapeutica. supplemento Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 39 Issue 1 Pages 142-151
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract During the SPASIBA expedition (Scientific Program on Arctic and Siberian Aquatorium) on board RV “Yakov Smirnitzky” to the Laptev Sea 10 samples of aerosols in the marine boundary layer have been collected by nylon meshes in August-September 1991. The composition of the samples was studied by a combined approach of different analytical techniques (single-particle analysis, instrumental neutron activation analysis, and atomic absorption spectrometry). The mass concentration of coarse (>1 mu m) insoluble fraction of aerosols was from 0.08 to 0.46 mu g/m(3). In all samples remains of land vegetation were found as the main component. The organic carbon content of the aerosols ranged from 23 to 49%. The inorganic part of the samples is represented mainly by alumosilicates and quartz, In all samples anthropogenic fly ash particles were detected, Temporal variations of the element concentrations are caused by various air masses transported to the study area.
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  Language Wos 000079729200019 Publication Date
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  ISSN 0030-1574 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:103979 Serial 7706
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Author Lugli, L.F.; Fuchslueger, L.; Vallicrosa, H.; Van Langenhove, L.; Ranits, C.; Garberi, P.R.F.; Verryckt, L.; Grau, O.; Brechet, L.; Peguero, G.; Llusia, J.; Ogaya, R.; Marquez, L.; Portillo-Estrada, M.; Ramirez-Rojas, I.; Courtois, E.; Stahl, C.; Sardans, J.; Penuelas, J.; Verbruggen, E.; Janssens, I.
  Title Contrasting responses of fine root biomass and traits to large-scale nitrogen and phosphorus addition in tropical forests in the Guiana shield Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication (down) Oikos: a journal of ecology Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 2024 Issue 4 Pages e10412-14
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plant and Ecosystems (PLECO) – Ecology in a time of change
  Abstract Fine roots mediate plant nutrient acquisition and growth. Depending on soil nutrient availability, plants can regulate fine root biomass and morphological traits to optimise nutrient acquisition. Little is known, however, about the importance of these parameters influencing forest functioning. In this study, we measured root responses to nutrient additions to gain a mechanistic understanding of plant adaptations to nutrient limitation in two tropical forests in French Guiana, differing twofold in their soil nutrient statuses. We analysed the responses of root biomass, mean root diameter (RD), specific root length (SRL), specific root area (SRA), root tissue density (RTD) and carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) concentrations in roots down to 15 cm soil depth after three years of N and P additions. At the lower-fertility site Paracou, no changes in root biomass or morphological traits were detected with either N or P addition, although P concentrations in roots increased with P addition. In the higher fertility site, Nouragues, root biomass and P concentrations in roots increased with P addition, with no changes in morphological traits. In contrast, N addition shifted root traits from acquisitive to more conservative by increasing RTD. A significant interaction between N and P in Nouragues pointed to stronger responses to P addition in the absence of N. Our results suggest that the magnitude and direction of root biomass and trait expression were regulated by soil fertility, corroborated by the response to N or P additions. At low fertility sites, we found lower plasticity in root trait expression compared to more fertile conditions, where N and P additions caused stronger and antagonistic responses. Identifying the exact role of mechanisms affecting root nutrient uptake in Amazon forests growing in different soils will be crucial to foresee if and how rapid global changes can affect their carbon allocation.
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  Language Wos 001142552200001 Publication Date 2024-01-16
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0030-1299 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2024 IF: 4.03
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:202834 Serial 9195
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Author Shevchenko, V.P.; Lisitsin, A.P.; Kuptsov, V.M.; van Malderen, H.; Martin, J.M.; Van Grieken, R.; Huang, W.W.
  Title Composition of aerosols in the surface boundary layer of the atmosphere over the seas of the Western Russian Arctic Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication (down) Oceanology Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 39 Issue 1 Pages 128-136
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  ISSN 0001-4370 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:24721 Serial 7707
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Author Janssen, N.A.H.; Lanki, T.; Hoek, G.; Vallius, M.; de Hartog, J.J.; Van Grieken, R.; Pekkanen, J.; Brunekreef, B.
  Title Associations between ambient, personal, and indoor exposure to fine particulate matter constituents in Dutch and Finnish panels of cardiovascular patients Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication (down) Occupational and environmental medicine Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 62 Issue Pages 868-877
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor
  Language Wos 000233368000010 Publication Date 2005-11-18
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 1351-0711 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:55125 Serial 7509
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Author Teleshkan, E.; Van Schoubroeck, S.; Spiller, M.; Van Passel, S.
  Title Assessing policy impacts on nutrient circularity : a comprehensive review Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication (down) Nutrient cycling in agroecosystems Abbreviated Journal
  Volume Issue Pages 1-15
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM)
  Abstract Nutrient circularity is an emerging concept that seeks to address the environmental problems and nutrient losses caused by agriculture and food consumption. The implementation of circular nutrient technologies and practices (CNTPs), that recover, reuse, and recycle nutrients from agricultural and urban waste is an important policy objective. Yet, which policies govern the adoption of CNTPs is not well defined. This study presents the first systematic review of impact evaluations of policy measures that aim to improve nutrient circularity regulating components of the biological cycle of the circular economy, particularly focusing on bioaccessible nutrients. The key CNTPs that were subject to existing impact evaluations were identified. CNTPs were categorized into nutrient circularity themes, with manure management emerging as a prominent focus. The reviewed studies implemented several methods to assess the impacts of policies on various dependent variables, associated with nutrient circularity. Economic simulation models and linear programming were the most prevalent methods for impact evaluation. Policy measures were labeled as either enabling or not-enabling nutrient circularity based on whether they sufficiently promoted nutrient circularity through facilitating the adoption of CNTPs, and controlling for soil, water and air health, preventing its contamination. It is concluded that incentive policies, harmonizing market support, tax incentives, and technological advancements, as well as coherence of local, national and cross-country legislation prove indispensable in steering the economic feasibility and sustainability of CNTPs, offering a promising avenue for progress and a transformative shift towards nutrient circularity.
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  Language Wos 001175764500001 Publication Date 2024-02-29
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1385-1314; 1573-0867 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
  Impact Factor 3.1 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.1; 2024 IF: 1.843
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:204250 Serial 9185
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Author Vanmeert, M.; Razzokov, J.; Mirza, M.U.; Weeks, S.D.; Schepers, G.; Bogaerts, A.; Rozenski, J.; Froeyen, M.; Herdewijn, P.; Pinheiro, V.B.; Lescrinier, E.
  Title Rational design of an XNA ligase through docking of unbound nucleic acids to toroidal proteins Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication (down) Nucleic acids research Abbreviated Journal Nucleic Acids Res
  Volume 47 Issue 13 Pages 7130-7142
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Xenobiotic nucleic acids (XNA) are nucleic acid analogues not present in nature that can be used for the storage of genetic information. In vivo XNA applications could be developed into novel biocontainment strategies, but are currently limited by the challenge of developing XNA processing enzymes such as polymerases, ligases and nucleases. Here, we present a structure-guided modelling-based strategy for the rational design of those enzymes essential for the development of XNA molecular biology. Docking of protein domains to unbound double-stranded nucleic acids is used to generate a first approximation of the extensive interaction of nucleic acid processing enzymes with their substrate. Molecular dynamics is used to optimise that prediction allowing, for the first time, the accurate prediction of how proteins that form toroidal complexes with nucleic acids interact with their substrate. Using the Chlorella virus DNA ligase as a proof of principle, we recapitulate the ligase's substrate specificity and successfully predict how to convert it into an XNA-templated XNA ligase.
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  Language Wos 000490556600047 Publication Date 2019-07-26
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  ISSN 0305-1048 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 10.162 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes European Research Council, FP7/2007-2013 ERC-2012-ADG 20120216/320683 ; KU Leuven, OT/14/128 ; Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council, BB/N01023X/1 BB/N010221/1 ; Authors are grateful to Prof. Dr A.M.J.J. (Alexandre) Bonvin from the University of Utrecht and the WeNMR institute for his expert contribution. We have greatly benefited from discussions and help from numerous postdocs over the years (in particular, Dr E. Groaz, Dr E. Eremeeva, Dr J. Masschelein, Dr S. Xiaoping and Dr M. Renders) as well as graduate student D. Kestemont and undergraduate student M. Abdel Fattah Ismail. We express our gratitude to L. Margamuljana for helpful discussions and excellent technical assistance on in vitro experiments. Approved Most recent IF: 10.162
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:162105 Serial 5359
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Author Somogyi, A.; Drakopoulos, M.; Vekemans, B.; Vincze, L.; Simionovici, A.S.; Adams, F.
  Title Effects of beamline components (undulators, monochromator, focusing devices) on the beam intensity at ID18F (ESRF) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication (down) Nuclear instruments and methods: B Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 199 Issue Pages 559-564
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Language Wos 000180925400107 Publication Date 2003-02-17
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:40711 Serial 7846
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Author Vekemans, B.; Vincze, L.; Somogyi, A.; Drakopoulos, M.; Kempenaers, L.; Simionovici, A.S.; Adams, F.
  Title Quantitative X-ray fluorescence analysis at the ESRF ID18F microprobe Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication (down) Nuclear instruments and methods: B Abbreviated Journal
  Volume 199 Issue Pages 396-401
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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  Language Wos 000180925400077 Publication Date 2003-02-17
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  Notes Approved no
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:40713 Serial 8444
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Author Kalitzova, M.; Peeva, A.; Ignatova, V.; Lebedev, O.I.; Zollo, G.; Vitali, G.
  Title Ion beam synthesis of Te and Bi nanoclusters in silicon: the effect of post-implantation high frequency electromagnetic field Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication (down) Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal Nucl Instrum Meth B
  Volume 242 Issue Pages 209-213
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000236225200056 Publication Date 2005-09-15
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition
  ISSN 0168-583X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.109 Times cited 1 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.109; 2006 IF: 0.946
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:58051 Serial 1741
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Author Neyts, E.; Bogaerts, A.; Gijbels, R.; Benedikt, J.; van de Sanden, M.C.M.
  Title Molecular dynamics simulation of the impact behaviour of various hydrocarbon species on DLC Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication (down) Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal Nucl Instrum Meth B
  Volume 228 Issue Pages 315-318
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000226669800052 Publication Date 2004-12-06
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0168-583X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.109 Times cited 19 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.109; 2005 IF: 1.181
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:49873 Serial 2172
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Author Jacobs, M.; Bodart, F.; Terwagne, G.; Schryvers, D.; Poulet, A.
  Title Nanohardness and structure of nitrogen implanted SixAly coatings post-implanted with oxygen Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication (down) Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal Nucl Instrum Meth B
  Volume 147 Issue Pages 231-237
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Corporate Author Thesis
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
  Language Wos 000077846200041 Publication Date 2003-03-25
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0168-583X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.109 Times cited 3 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.109; 1999 IF: 1.118
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:29377 Serial 2258
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