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Author | Schweigert, V.A.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Time dependent properties of classical artificial atoms | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1998 | Publication | Journal of physics : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 10 | Issue | Pages | 2417-2435 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000072951000006 | Publication Date | 2002-08-25 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984;1361-648X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649; 1998 IF: 1.645 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24175 | Serial | 3665 | ||
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Author | Ferreira, W.P.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | A two-component mixture of charged particles confined in a channel: melting | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Journal of physics : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 28 | Pages | 11 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The melting of a binary system of charged particles confined in a quasi-one-dimensional parabolic channel is studied through Monte Carlo simulations. At zero temperature the particles are ordered in parallel chains. The melting is anisotropic and different melting temperatures are obtained according to the spatial direction, and the different kinds of particles present in the system. Melting is very different for the single-, two- and four-chain configurations. A temperature induced structural phase transition is found between two different four-chain ordered states which is absent in the mono-disperse system. In the mixed regime, where the two kinds of particles are only slightly different, melting is almost isotropic and a thermally induced homogeneous distribution of the distinct kinds of charges is observed. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000279257300023 | Publication Date | 2010-06-16 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984;1361-648X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by CNPq, the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-V1) and the bilateral program between Flanders and Brazil. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649; 2010 IF: 2.332 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:83862 | Serial | 3771 | ||
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Author | Croitoru, M.D.; Shanenko, A.A.; Kaun, C.C.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Ultra-small metallic grains : effect of statistical fluctuations of the chemical potential on superconducting correlations and vice versa | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Journal of physics : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 24 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 275701 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Superconducting correlations in an isolated metallic grain are governed by the interplay between two energy scales: the mean level spacing delta and the bulk pairing gap Delta(0), which are strongly influenced by the position of the chemical potential with respect to the closest single-electron level. In turn superconducting correlations affect the position of the chemical potential. Within the parity projected BCS model we investigate the probability distribution of the chemical potential in a superconducting grain with randomly distributed single-electron levels. Taking into account statistical fluctuations of the chemical potential due to the pairing interaction, we find that such fluctuations have a significant impact on the critical level spacing delta(c) at which the superconducting correlations cease: the critical ratio delta(c)/Delta(0) at which superconductivity disappears is found to be increased. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000305653100012 | Publication Date | 2012-06-21 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984;1361-648X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 9 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the European Community under the Marie Curie IEF Action (Grant Agreement No. PIEF-GA-2009-235486-ScQSR), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Belgian Science Policy (IAP), and the ESF network INSTANS. MDC and AAS are grateful to A Vagov for stimulating discussions. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649; 2012 IF: 2.355 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:100280 | Serial | 3793 | ||
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Author | 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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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000262354700004 | Publication Date | 2008-12-20 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984;1361-648X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 78 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649; 2009 IF: 1.964 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:75736 | Serial | 3834 | ||
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Author | Rakhimov, K.Y.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Wavepacket scattering of Dirac and Schrödinger particles on potential and magnetic barriers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Journal of physics : condensed matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 23 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 275801,1-275801,16 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We investigate the dynamics of a charged particle moving in a graphene layer and in a two-dimensional electron gas, where it obeys the Dirac and the Schrödinger equations, respectively. The charge carriers are described as Gaussian wavepackets. The dynamics of the wavepackets is studied numerically by solving both quantum-mechanical and relativistic equations of motion. The scattering of such wavepackets by step-like magnetic and potential barriers is analysed for different values of wavepacket energy and width. We find: (1) that the average position of the wavepacket does not coincide with the classical trajectory, and (2) that, for slanted incidence, the path of the centre of mass of the wavepacket does not have to penetrate the barrier during the scattering process. Trembling motion of the charged particle in graphene is observed in the absence of an external magnetic field and can be enhanced by a substrate-induced mass term. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | London | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000291993600009 | Publication Date | 2011-06-18 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984;1361-648X; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 32 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; Discussions with A Matulis are gratefully acknowledged. KR is beneficiary of a mobility grant from the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office, co-funded by the European Commission and was supported in part by a grant of the Third World Academy of Sciences (ref. 09-188 RG/PHYS/AS-I). In addition, this work was financially supported by CNPq, under contract NanoBioEstruturas 555183/2005-0, PRONEX/FUNCAP, CAPES, the Bilateral programme between Flanders and Brazil, the joint project CNPq-FWO, the Belgian Science Policy (IAP) and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649; 2011 IF: 2.546 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:90880 | Serial | 3908 | ||
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Author | Zhang, F.; Vanmeensel, K.; Inokoshi, M.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Meerbeek, B.; Naert, I.; Vleugels, J. | ||||
Title | 3Y-TZP ceramics with improved hydrothermal degradation resistance and fracture toughness | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Journal of the European Ceramic Society | Abbreviated Journal | J Eur Ceram Soc |
Volume | 34 | Issue | 10 | Pages | 2453-2463 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Different factors such as the way of incorporating the Y2O3 stabilizer, alumina addition and sintering temperature were assessed with the goal to improve the low temperature degradation (LTD) resistance of 3Y-TZP without compromising on the mechanical properties. The degradation of hydrothermally treated specimens was studied by X-ray diffraction, micro-Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Decreasing the sintering temperature decreased the LTD susceptibility of 3Y-TZPs but did not allow to obtain a LTD resistant 3Y-TZP with optimized mechanical properties. Alumina addition along with the use of Y2O3 stabilizer coated starting powder allowed to combine both an excellent toughness and LTD resistance, as compared to alumina-free and stabilizer co-precipitated powder based equivalents. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that the improved LTD resistance could be attributed to the segregation of Al3+ at the grain boundary and the heterogeneously distributed Y3+ stabilizer. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Barking | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000336352500033 | Publication Date | 2014-03-07 | |
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ISSN | 0955-2219; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 48 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo G.0431.10n | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2014 IF: 2.947 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117065 c:irua:117065 | Serial | 11 | ||
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Author | Zhang, F.; Vanmeensel, K.; Inokoshi, M.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Van Meerbeek, B.; Naert, I.; Vleugels, J. | ||||
Title | Critical influence of alumina content on the low temperature degradation of 2-3 mol% yttria-stabilized TZP for dental restorations | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Journal of the European Ceramic Society | Abbreviated Journal | J Eur Ceram Soc |
Volume | 35 | Issue | 35 | Pages | 741-750 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The influence of 0.25, 2 and 5 wt.% alumina addition on the mechanical properties and low temperature degradation (LTD) of 3, 2.5 and 2 mol% yttria-stabilized TZP ceramics was investigated. The amount of alumina addition was observed to have a crucial impact on the degradation of Y-TZP ceramics. Independent on the yttria stabilizer content, 0.25 wt.% alumina had a higher degradation retarding effect to Y-TZP ceramics than 2 and 5 wt.% of alumina addition, which had a comparable effect. The apparent activation energy for the degradation process was increased by adding alumina, but it was the same for 0.255 wt.% alumina doped 3Y-TZP ceramics. For Y-TZPs containing a small amount of alumina addition, only the segregated Al3+ at the grain boundaries of the zirconia grains was effective to retard the degradation of Y-TZPs. The secondary phase Al2O3 grains increased the degradation kinetics, which might be attributed to the residual stresses. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Barking | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000345201700032 | Publication Date | 2014-09-27 | |
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ISSN | 0955-2219; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.411 | Times cited | 37 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo G043110n | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.411; 2015 IF: 2.947 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:121328 | Serial | 544 | ||
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Author | Danthurebandara, M.; Van Passel, S.; Vanderreydt, I.; Van Acker, K. | ||||
Title | Environmental and economic performance of plasma gasification in Enhanced Landfill Mining | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Waste Management | Abbreviated Journal | Waste Manage |
Volume | 45 | Issue | Pages | 458-467 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper describes an environmental and economic assessment of plasma gasification, one of the viable candidates for the valorisation of refuse derived fuel from Enhanced Landfill Mining. The study is based on life cycle assessment and life cycle costing. Plasma gasification is benchmarked against conventional incineration, and the study indicates that the process could have significant impact on climate change, human toxicity, particulate matter formation, metal depletion and fossil depletion. Flue gas emission, oxygen usage and disposal of residues (plasmastone) are the major environmental burdens, while electricity production and metal recovery represent the major benefits. Reductions in burdens and improvements in benefits are found when the plasmastone is valorised in building materials instead of landfilling. The study indicates that the overall environmental performance of plasma gasification is better than incineration. The study confirms a trade-off between the environmental and economic performance of the discussed scenarios. Net electrical efficiency and investment cost of the plasma gasification process and the selling price of the products are the major economic drivers. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000364796800050 | Publication Date | 2015-06-25 | |
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ISSN | 0956-053x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.03 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors would like to acknowledge the funding of this study by the IWT-O&O ELFM project 'Closing the Circle & Enhanced Landfill Mining as part of the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management' and the valuable discussions with Group Machiels and VITO (Belgium). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.03; 2015 IF: 3.220 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:129875 | Serial | 6197 | ||
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Author | Danthurebandara, M.; Van Passel, S.; Vanderreydt, I.; Van Acker, K. | ||||
Title | Assessment of environmental and economic feasibility of Enhanced Landfill Mining | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Waste Management | Abbreviated Journal | Waste Manage |
Volume | 45 | Issue | Pages | 434-447 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper addresses the environmental and economic performance of Enhanced Landfill Mining (ELFM). Based on life cycle assessment and life cycle costing, a detailed model is developed and is applied to a case study, i.e. the first ELFM project in Belgium. The environmental and economic analysis is performed in order to study the valorisation of different waste types in the landfill, such as municipal solid waste, industrial waste and total waste. We found that ELFM is promising for the case study landfill as greater environmental benefits are foreseen in several impact categories compared to the landfills current situation (the Do-nothing scenario). Among the considered processes, the thermal treatment process dominates both the environmental and economic performances of ELFM. Improvements in the electrical efficiency of thermal treatment process, the calorific value of refuse derived fuel and recovery efficiencies of different waste fractions lead the performance of ELFM towards an environmentally sustainable and economically feasible direction. Although the environmental and economic profiles of ELFM will differ from case to case, the results of this analysis can be used as a benchmark for future ELFM projects. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000364796800048 | Publication Date | 2015-02-21 | |
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ISSN | 0956-053x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.03 | Times cited | 30 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors would like to acknowledge the funding of this study by the IWT-O&O ELFM project 'Closing the Circle & Enhanced Landfill Mining as part of the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management' and the valuable discussions with Group Machiels (Belgium). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.03; 2015 IF: 3.220 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:129878 | Serial | 6156 | ||
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Author | Larraín, M.; Billen, P.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | The effect of plastic packaging recycling policy interventions as a complement to extended producer responsibility schemes : a partial equilibrium model | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Waste Management | Abbreviated Journal | Waste Manage |
Volume | 153 | Issue | Pages | 355-366 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) | ||||
Abstract | Extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes have effectively increased the plastic waste that is separately collected. However, due to the structure of the recycling industry, EPR cannot increase recycling rates up to the target levels.Additional policy instruments to increase recycling rates such as recycled content targets, green dot fees bonus for recycled content, recycling targets and taxes on non-recycled plastic packaging have been discussed on a political level in the last years. However, very little research has quantitatively studied the effectiveness of these policy interventions.Using a partial equilibrium model, this paper examines the effectiveness of the implementation of the aforementioned policy instruments to increase recycling rates and the impact on different stakeholders of the value chain: plastic producers, consumers, producer responsibility organization and recyclers.Results show that direct interventions (recycled content standards and recycling targets) have the benefit of decoupling the recycling industry from external markets such as the oil market. They can be a good starting point to increase recycling, but in the long term they may be restricting by not presenting incentives to achieve recycling levels beyond the targeted amounts and by limiting technological innovation. On the contrary, eco-nomic interventions such as a green dot fee bonus or a packaging tax create economic incentives for recycling. However, these incentives are diminished by the lower perceived quality of packaging with higher recycled content levels. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000868915000004 | Publication Date | 2022-09-30 | |
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ISSN | 0956-053x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.1 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.1 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:191367 | Serial | 7370 | ||
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Author | Sakarika, M.; Spiller, M.; Baetens, R.; Donies, G.; Vanderstuyf, J.; Vinck, K.; Vrancken, K.C.; Van Barel, G.; Du Bois, E.; Vlaeminck, S.E. | ||||
Title | Proof of concept of high-rate decentralized pre-composting of kitchen waste : optimizing design and operation of a novel drum reactor | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Waste management | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 91 | Issue | Pages | 20-32 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Product development | ||||
Abstract | Each ton of organic household waste that is collected, transported and composted incurs costs (€75/ton gate fee). Reducing the mass and volume of kitchen waste ( KW) at the point of collection can diminish transport requirements and associated costs, while also leading to an overall reduction in gate fees for final processing. To this end, the objective of this research was to deliver a proof of concept for the so-called “urban pre-composter”; a bioreactor for the decentralized, high-rate pre-treatment of KW, that aims at mass and volume reduction at the point of collection. Results show considerable reductions in mass (33%), volume (62%) and organic solids (32%) of real KW, while provision of structure material and separate collection of leachate was found to be unnecessary. The temperature profile, C/N ratio (12) and VS/TS ratio (0.69) indicated that a mature compost can be produced in 68 days (after pre-composting and main composting). An economic Monte Carlo simulation yielded that the urban pre-composter concept is not more expensive than the current approach, provided its cost per unit is €8,000–€14,500 over a 10-year period (OPEX and CAPEX, in 80% of the cases). The urban pre-composter is therefore a promising system for the efficient pre-treatment of organic household waste in an urban context. |
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Language | Wos | 000473378700003 | Publication Date | 2019-04-30 | |
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ISSN | 0956-053x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:159579 | Serial | 8426 | ||
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Author | Moro, G.; Bottari, F.; Van Loon, J.; Du Bois, E.; De Wael, K.; Moretto, L.M. | ||||
Title | Disposable electrodes from waste materials and renewable sources for (bio) electroanalytical applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Biosensors and bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | Biosens Bioelectron |
Volume | 146 | Issue | 146 | Pages | 111758 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Product development | ||||
Abstract | The numerous advantages of disposable and screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) particularly in terms of portability, sensibility, sensitivity and low-cost led to the massive application of these electroanalytical devices. To limit the electronic waste and recover precious materials, new recycling processes were developed together with alternative SPEs fabrication procedures based on renewable, biocompatible sources or waste materials, such as paper, agricultural byproducts or spent batteries. The increased interest in the use of eco-friendly materials for electronics has given rise to a new generation of highly performing green modifiers. From paper based electrodes to disposable electrodes obtained from CD/DVD, in the last decades considerable efforts were devoted to reuse and recycle in the field of electrochemistry. Here an overview of recycled and recyclable disposable electrodes, sustainable electrode modifiers and alternative fabrication processes is proposed aiming to provide meaningful examples to redesign the world of disposable electrodes. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000497250600003 | Publication Date | 2019-10-07 | |
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.78 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This research received funding from FWO and IOF (UAntwerpen). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.78 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:164563 | Serial | 5578 | ||
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Author | Amiri-Aref, M.; Raoof, J.B.; Kiekens, F.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Mixed hemi/ad-micelles coated magnetic nanoparticles for the entrapment of hemoglobin at the surface of a screen-printed carbon electrode and its direct electrochemistry and electrocatalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2015 | Publication | Biosensors and bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | Biosens Bioelectron |
Volume | 74 | Issue | Pages | 518-525 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | An efficient procedure for the physical entrapment of proteins within a biocompatible matrix and their immobilization on electrode surfaces is of utmost importance in the fabrication of biosensors. In this work, the magnetic entrapment of hemoglobin (Hb) at the surface of a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE), through mixed hemi/ad-micelles (MHAM) array of positively charged surfactant supported iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (Mag-NPs), is reported. The Hb/MHAM@Mag-NPs biocomposite is captured at SPCE by a super magnet (Hb/MHAM@Mag-NPs/SPCE). To gain insight in the configuration of the mixed hemi/ad-micelles of CTAB at Mag-NPs, zeta-potential measurements were performed. The entrapment of Hb at MHAM@Mag-NPs was confirmed by cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Direct electron transfer of the Hb intercalated into the composite film showed a pair of well-defined quasi-reversible redox peak at formal potential of −0.255 V vs. Ag/AgCl corresponding to heme Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox couple. It shows that the MHAM@Mag-NPs composite could increase the adsorption ability for Hb, thus provides a facile direct electron transfer between the Hb and the substrate. The proposed biosensor showed excellent electrocatalytic activity to the H2O2 reduction in the wide concentration range from 5.0 to 300.0 µM obtained by amperometric measurement. The MichaelisMenten constant (Km) value of Hb at the modified electrode is 55.4 µM, showing its high affinity. Magnetic entrapment offers a promising design for fast, convenient and effective immobilization of protein within a few minutes for determination of the target molecule in low sample volume at disposable cost-effective SPCE. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000360772800071 | Publication Date | 2015-07-05 | |
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 7.78 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We are thankful for the BOF financial support from the University of Antwerp and Hercules financial support (SEM). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.78; 2015 IF: 6.409 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:126535 | Serial | 5731 | ||
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Author | Ciftci, S.; Cánovas, R.; Neumann, F.; Paulraj, T.; Nilsson, M.; Crespo, G.A.; Madaboosi, N. | ||||
Title | The sweet detection of rolling circle amplification : glucose-based electrochemical genosensor for the detection of viral nucleic acid | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Biosensors & Bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | Biosens Bioelectron |
Volume | 151 | Issue | Pages | 112002-112008 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Herein, an isothermal padlock probe-based assay for the simple and portable detection of pathogens coupled with a glucose oxidase (GOx)-based electrochemical readout is reported. Infectious diseases remain a constant threat on a global scale, as in recurring pandemics. Rapid and portable diagnostics hold the promise to tackle the spreading of diseases and decentralising healthcare to point-of-care needs. Ebola, a hypervariable RNA virus causing fatalities of up to 90% for recent outbreaks in Africa, demands immediate attention for bedside diagnostics. The design of the demonstrated assay consists of a rolling circle amplification (RCA) technique, responsible for the generation of nucleic acid amplicons as RCA products (RCPs). The RCPs are generated on magnetic beads (MB) and subsequently, connected via streptavidin-biotin bonds to GOx. The enzymatic catalysis of glucose by the bound GOx allows for an indirect electrochemical measurement of the DNA target. The RCPs generated on the surface of the MB were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, and among other experimental conditions such as the type of buffer, temperature, concentration of GOx, sampling and measurement time were evaluated for the optimum electrochemical detection. Accordingly, 125 μg mL−1 of GOx with 5 mM glucose using phosphate buffer saline (PBS), monitored for 1 min were selected as the ideal conditions. Finally, we assessed the analytical performance of the biosensing strategy by using clinical samples of Ebola virus from patients. Overall, this work provides a proof-of-concept bioassay for simple and portable molecular diagnostics of emerging pathogens using electrochemical detection, especially in resource-limited settings. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2019-12-30 | ||
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
Impact Factor | 12.6 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.6; 2020 IF: 7.78 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:184379 | Serial | 8630 | ||
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Author | Parrilla, M.; Vanhooydonck, A.; Watts, R.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Wearable wristband-based electrochemical sensor for the detection of phenylalanine in biofluids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Biosensors and bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 197 | Issue | Pages | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Product development; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
Abstract | Wearable electrochemical sensors are driven by the user-friendly capability of on-site detection of key biomarkers for health management. Despite the advances in biomolecule monitoring such as glucose, still, several unmet clinical challenges need to be addressed. For example, patients suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU) should be able to monitor their phenylalanine (PHE) level in a rapid, decentralized, and affordable manner to avoid high levels of PHE in the body which can lead to a profound and irreversible mental disability. Herein, we report a wearable wristband electrochemical sensor for the monitoring of PHE tackling the necessity of controlling PHE levels in PHE hydroxylase deficiency patients. The proposed electrochemical sensor is based on a screen-printed electrode (SPE) modified with a membrane consisting of Nafion, to avoid interferences in biofluids. The membrane also consists of sodium 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulphonate for the in situ derivatization of PHE into an electroactive product, allowing its electrochemical oxidation at the surface of the SPE in alkaline conditions. Importantly, the electrochemical sensor is integrated into a wristband configuration to enhance user interaction and engage the patient with PHE self-monitoring. Besides, a paper-based sampling strategy is designed to alkalinize the real sample without the need for sample pretreatment, and thus simplify the analytical process. Finally, the wearable device is tested for the determination of PHE in saliva and blood serum. The proposed wristband-based sensor is expected to impact the PKU self-monitoring, facilitating the daily lives of PKU patients toward optimal therapy and disease management. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000719366400003 | Publication Date | 2021-11-02 | |
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | ||
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:183086 | Serial | 8957 | ||
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Author | Parrilla, M.; Sena-Torralba, A.; Steijlen, A.; Morais, S.; Maquieira, Á.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | A 3D-printed hollow microneedle-based electrochemical sensing device for in situ plant health monitoring | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2024 | Publication | Biosensors and bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 251 | Issue | Pages | 116131-116139 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) | ||||
Abstract | Plant health monitoring is devised as a new concept to elucidate in situ physiological processes. The need for increased food production to nourish the growing global population is inconsistent with the dramatic impact of climate change, which hinders crop health and exacerbates plant stress. In this context, wearable sensors play a crucial role in assessing plant stress. Herein, we present a low-cost 3D-printed hollow microneedle array (HMA) patch as a sampling device coupled with biosensors based on screen-printing technology, leading to affordable analysis of biomarkers in the plant fluid of a leaf. First, a refinement of the 3D-printing method showed a tip diameter of 25.9 ± 3.7 μm with a side hole diameter on the microneedle of 228.2 ± 18.6 μm using an affordable 3D printer (<500 EUR). Notably, the HMA patch withstanded the forces exerted by thumb pressing (i.e. 20-40 N). Subsequently, the holes of the HMA enabled the fluid extraction tested in vitro and in vivo in plant leaves (i.e. 13.5 ± 1.1 μL). A paper-based sampling strategy adapted to the HMA allowed the collection of plant fluid. Finally, integrating the sampling device onto biosensors facilitated the in situ electrochemical analysis of plant health biomarkers (i.e. H2O2, glucose, and pH) and the electrochemical profiling of plants in five plant species. Overall, this electrochemical platform advances precise and versatile sensors for plant health monitoring. The wearable device can potentially improve precision farming practices, addressing the critical need for sustainable and resilient agriculture in changing environmental conditions. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001198047000001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-13 | |
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 12.6 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.6; 2024 IF: 7.78 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:203204 | Serial | 8998 | ||
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Author | Daems, E.; Bassini, S.; Mariën, L.; Op de Beeck, H.; Stratulat, A.; Zwaenepoel, K.; Vandamme, T.; op de Beeck, K.; Koljenovic, S.; Peeters, M.; Van Camp, G.; De Wael, K. | ||||
Title | Singlet oxygen-based photoelectrochemical detection of single-point mutations in the KRAS oncogene | Type | University Hospital Antwerp | ||
Year | 2023 | Publication | Biosensors and bioelectronics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 249 | Issue | Pages | 115957-7 | |
Keywords | University Hospital Antwerp; A1 Journal article; Center for Oncological Research (CORE); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab); Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) | ||||
Abstract | Single nucleotide point mutations in the KRAS oncogene occur frequently in human cancers, rendering them intriguing targets for diagnosis, early detection and personalized treatment. Current detection methods are based on polymerase chain reaction, sometimes combined with next-generation sequencing, which can be expensive, complex and have limited availability. Here, we propose a novel singlet oxygen (1O2)-based photoelectrochemical detection methodology for single-point mutations, using KRAS mutations as a case study. This detection method combines the use of a sandwich assay, magnetic beads and robust chemical photosensitizers, that need only air and light to produce 1O2, to ensure high specificity and sensitivity. We demonstrate that hybridization of the sandwich hybrid at high temperatures enables discrimination between mutated and wild-type sequences with a detection rate of up to 93.9%. Additionally, the presence of background DNA sequences derived from human cell-line DNA, not containing the mutation of interest, did not result in a signal, highlighting the specificity of the methodology. A limit of detection as low as 112 pM (1.25 ng/mL) was achieved without employing any amplification techniques. The developed 1O2-based photoelectrochemical methodology exhibits unique features, including rapidity, ease of use, and affordability, highlighting its immense potential in the field of nucleic acid-based diagnostics. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 001155075300001 | Publication Date | 2023-12-23 | |
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ISSN | 0956-5663 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 12.6 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 12.6; 2023 IF: 7.78 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:201875 | Serial | 9092 | ||
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Author | Kleinhans, K.; Hallemans, M.; Huysveld, S.; Thomassen, G.; Ragaert, K.; Van Geem, K.M.; Roosen, M.; Mys, N.; Dewulf, J.; De Meester, S. | ||||
Title | Development and application of a predictive modelling approach for household packaging waste flows in sorting facilities | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Waste Management | Abbreviated Journal | Waste Management |
Volume | 120 | Issue | Pages | 290-302 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
Abstract | Household packaging waste sorting facilities consist of complex networks of processes to separate diverse waste streams. These facilities are a key first step to re-enter materials into the recycling chain. However, so far there are no general methods to predict the performance of such sorting facilities, i.e. how efficiently the heterogeneous packaging waste is sorted into fractions with value for further recycling. In this paper, a model of the material flow in a sorting facility is presented, which allows changing the incoming waste composition, split factors on the sorting units as well as the setup of the sorting facility. The performance of the sorting facility is judged based on the purity of the output material (grade) and the recovery of the input material. A validation of the model was performed via a case study on Belgian post-consumer packaging waste with a selection of typical waste items that can be found in this stream. Moreover, the model was used to predict the possible sorting qualities of future Belgian postconsumer packaging waste after an extension of the allowed waste packaging items in the waste stream. Finally, a sensitivity analysis was performed on the split factors, which are a key data source in the model. Overall, the developed model is flexible and able to predict the performance of packaging waste sorting facilities as well as support waste management and design for recycling decisions, including future design of packaging, to ensure proper sorting and separation. |
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2020-12-16 | ||
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Notes | We would like to thank Indaver (https://www.indaver.com/been/home/), especially Erik Huybrechts, Eric Goddaert, Eline Meyvis and Erik Moerman, for their great support on this research. Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge the help of Colruyt (https://www.colruyt.be/) and CEFLEX (https://ceflex.eu/) for the pre-studies for this research. Moreover, we would like to show our appreciation for the financial support by the Catalisti-ICON project (HBC.2018.0262) MATTER (Mechanical and Thermochemical Recycling of mixed plastic waste) funded by Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). We also thank the Interreg 2 Seas program PlastiCity that is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under subsidy contract No. 2S05-021 and the province of East-Flanders for funding this research. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | ENM @ enm @ | Serial | 6667 | ||
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Author | Rojas, C.M.; Artaxo, P.; Van Grieken, R. | ||||
Title | Aerosols in Santiago de Chile : a study using receptor modeling with X-ray fluorescence and single particle analysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 1990 | Publication | Atmospheric environment: part B : urban atmosphere | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 24 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 227-241 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) | ||||
Abstract | Between 15 January and 26 February 1987, 51 fine and coarse mode aerosol samples were collected at the Universidad de Santiago de Chile Planetarium using a dichotomous sampler. The samples were analyzed by X-ray fluorescence for up to 17 elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br and Pb). Aerosol particles were individually studied by Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) and Laser Microprobe Mass Analysis (LAMMA). The data set consisting of aerosol elemental concentrations and meteorological variables was subjected to Principal Factor Analysis (PFA), allowing the identification of six fine mode particle source classes (soil, industrial, sulfate particles, traffic, residual oil, wood-burnings), and five coarse mode particle source classes (soil, industrial, traffic, residual oil, sulfate particles). Both PFA solutions explained about 81 and 90% of the total variance in the data set, respectively. The regression of elemental mass concentrations on the Absolute Principal Factor Scores allowed the estimation of the contribution of the different source classes to the Santiago aerosol. Within the fine fraction, secondary SO42− particles were responsible for about 49% of the fine mode aerosol mass concentration, while 26, 13, 6.4 and 5.6% were attributed to wood-burning/car exhausts, residual oil combustion, soil dust/metallurgical, and soil dust/wood-burning releases, respectively. The coarse fraction source apportionment was mainly dominated by soil dust, accounting for 74% of the coarse mode aerosol mass concentration. A composite of soil dust and industrial release accounted for 13%; a composite of secondary sulfates contributed with 9%; a composite of soil dust and automotive emissions, and secondary sulfates were responsible for 4 and 0.03% of the coarse aerosol mass concentration, respectively. EPMA results are in satisfactory agreement with those from the bulk analysis and allowed the identification of eight particle types in both fine and coarse mode aerosols, pertaining to different source classes, namely soil, seaspray, secondary SO42−, metallurgical emissions and biomass burning release. EPMA also evidenced that one of the most abundant particle types corresponded to marine aerosol, having an average diameter of 0.7 μm for the fine mode and 2.2 μm for the coarse mode aerosol. LAMMA results indicate that, in fact, seaspray has been transported into the city of Santiago de Chile airshed, suffering several transformations and a sulfur enrichment. This analytical technique also provided evidence of the abundance of carbon-rich particles, which were not detected by either the bulk X-ray analysis or EPMA; they are probably due to fossil-fuel combustion releases. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2003-08-06 | ||
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ISSN | 0957-1272; 1878-2132 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:116456 | Serial | 7427 | ||
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Author | Milovanovic, S.P.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Characterization of the size and position of electron-hole puddles at a graphene p-n junction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 105203 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | The effect of an electron-hole puddle on the electrical transport when governed by snake states in a bipolar graphene structure is investigated. Using numerical simulations we show that information on the size and position of the electron-hole puddle can be obtained using the dependence of the conductance on magnetic field and electron density of the gated region. The presence of the scatterer disrupts snake state transport which alters the conduction pattern. We obtain a simple analytical formula that connects the position of the electron-hole puddle with features observed in the conductance. The size of the electron-hole puddle is estimated from the magnetic field and gate potential that maximizes the effect of the puddle on the electrical transport. | ||||
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Language | English | Wos | 000369849200003 | Publication Date | 2016-02-11 |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
Notes | This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the European Science Foundation (ESF) under the EUROCORES Program EuroGRAPHENE within the project CONGRAN. We acknowledge interesting correspondence with Thiti Taychatanapat. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | c:irua:131907 | Serial | 4025 | ||
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Author | Spadaro, M.C.; Luches, P.; Bertoni, G.; Grillo, V.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Valeri, S.; D'Addato, S. | ||||
Title | Influence of defect distribution on the reducibility of CeO2-x nanoparticles | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 425705 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Ceria nanoparticles (NPs) are fundamental in heterogeneous catalysis because of their ability to store or release oxygen depending on the ambient conditions. Their oxygen storage capacity is strictly related to the exposed planes, crystallinity, density and distribution of defects. In this work a study of ceria NPs produced with a ligand-free, physical synthesis method is presented. The NP films were grown by a magnetron sputtering based gas aggregation source and studied by high resolution- and scanning-transmission electron microscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In particular, the influence of the oxidation procedure on the NP reducibility has been investigated. The different reducibility has been correlated to the exposed planes, crystallinity and density and distribution of structural defects. The results obtained in this work represent a basis to obtain cerium oxide NP with desired oxygen transport properties. | ||||
Address | Dipartimento FIM, Universita di Modena e Reggio Emilia, via G. Campi 213/a, I-41125 Modena, Italy. CNR-NANO, via G. Campi 213/a, I-41125 Modena, Italy | ||||
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Language | English | Wos | 000385483900004 | Publication Date | 2016-09-15 |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | |
Notes | The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support by the Italian MIUR under grant FIRB RBAP115AYN (Oxides at the nanoscale: multifunctionality and applications). The activity is performed within the COST Action CM1104 'Reducible oxide chemistry, structure and functions'. The research leading to these results has received funding also from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483—ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative–I3).; esteem2_ta | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:135424 | Serial | 4130 | ||
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Author | Kiymaz, D.; Yagmurcukardes, M.; Tomak, A.; Sahin, H.; Senger, R.T.; Peeters, F.M.; Zareie, H.M.; Zafer, C. | ||||
Title | Controlled growth mechanism of poly (3-hexylthiophene) nanowires | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 455604 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Synthesis of 1D-polymer nanowires by a self-assembly method using marginal solvents is an attractive technique. While the formation mechanism is poorly understood, this method is essential in order to control the growth of nanowires. Here we visualized the time-dependent assembly of poly (3-hexyl-thiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT) nanowires by atomic force microscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy. The assembly of P3HT nanowires was carried out at room temperature by mixing cyclohexanone (CHN), as a poor solvent, with polymer solution in 1,2-dichlorobenzene (DCB). Both pi-pi stacking and planarization, obtained at the mix volume ratio of P3HT (in DCB):CHN (10:7), were considered during the investigation. We find that the length of nanowires was determined by the ordering of polymers in the polymer repetition direction. Additionally, our density functional theory calculations revealed that the presence of DCB and CHN molecules that stabilize the structural distortions due to tail group of polymers was essential for the core-wire formation. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000386132600003 | Publication Date | 2016-10-11 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 24 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government. Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, the High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid e-Infrastructure), and the HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), which is funded by the Hercules Foundation. HS is supported by a FWO Pegasus-Long Marie Curie Fellowship. HS and RTS acknowledge support from TUBITAK through Project No. 114F397. Also, DA is supported by the Scientific Research Project Fund of Ege University (Project Nr: 12GEE011). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:138159 | Serial | 4350 | ||
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Author | Tomak, A.; Bacaksiz, C.; Mendirek, G.; Sahin, H.; Hur, D.; Gorgun, K.; Senger, R.T.; Birer, O.; Peeters, F.M.; Zareie, H.M. | ||||
Title | Structural changes in a Schiff base molecular assembly initiated by scanning tunneling microscopy tip | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 27 | Issue | 27 | Pages | 335601 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We report the controlled self-organization and switching of newly designed Schiff base (E)-4-((4-(phenylethynyl) benzylidene) amino) benzenethiol (EPBB) molecules on a Au (111) surface at room temperature. Scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (STM/STS) were used to image and analyze the conformational changes of the EPBB molecules. The conformational change of the molecules was induced by using the STM tip while increasing the tunneling current. The switching of a domain or island of molecules was shown to be induced by the STM tip during scanning. Unambiguous fingerprints of the switching mechanism were observed via STM/STS measurements. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering was employed, to control and identify quantitatively the switching mechanism of molecules in a monolayer. Density functional theory calculations were also performed in order to understand the microscopic details of the switching mechanism. These calculations revealed that the molecular switching behavior stemmed from the strong interaction of the EPBB molecules with the STM tip. Our approach to controlling intermolecular mechanics provides a path towards the bottom-up assembly of more sophisticated molecular machines. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000383780500012 | Publication Date | 2016-07-05 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors acknowledge financial support from TUBITAK (PROJECT NO: 112T507). This work was also supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TR-Grid-Infrastructure). HS is supported by an FWO Pegasus Long Marie Curie Fellowship. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137155 | Serial | 4363 | ||
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Author | Heyne, M.H.; de Marneffe, J.-F.; Delabie, A.; Caymax, M.; Neyts, E.C.; Radu, I.; Huyghebaert, C.; De Gendt, S. | ||||
Title | Two-dimensional WS2 nanoribbon deposition by conversion of pre-patterned amorphous silicon | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 28 | Issue | 28 | Pages | 04LT01 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We present a method for area selective deposition of 2D WS2 nanoribbons with tunable thickness on a dielectric substrate. The process is based on a complete conversion of a prepatterned, H-terminated Si layer to metallic W by WF6, followed by in situ sulfidation by H2S. The reaction process, performed at 450 degrees C, yields nanoribbons with lateral dimension down to 20 nm and with random basal plane orientation. The thickness of the nanoribbons is accurately controlled by the thickness of the pre-deposited Si layer. Upon rapid thermal annealing at 900 degrees C under inert gas, the WS2 basal planes align parallel to the substrate. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000391445100001 | Publication Date | 2016-12-15 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:140382 | Serial | 4471 | ||
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Author | Petrovic, M.D.; Milovanović, S.P.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Scanning gate microscopy of magnetic focusing in graphene devices : quantum versus classical simulation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 28 | Issue | 28 | Pages | 185202 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We compare classical versus quantum electron transport in recently investigated magnetic focusing devices (Bhandari et al 2016 Nano Lett. 16 1690) exposed to the perturbing potential of a scanning gate microscope (SGM). Using the Landauer-Buttiker formalism for a multi-terminal device, we calculate resistance maps that are obtained as the SGM tip is scanned over the sample. There are three unique regimes in which the scanning tip can operate (focusing, repelling, and mixed regime) which are investigated. Tip interacts mostly with electrons with cyclotron trajectories passing directly underneath it, leaving a trail of modified current density behind it. Other (indirect) trajectories become relevant when the tip is placed near the edges of the sample, and current is scattered between the tip and the edge. We point out that, in contrast to SGM experiments on gapped semiconductors, the STM tip can induce a pn junction in graphene, which improves contrast and resolution in SGM. We also discuss possible explanations for spatial asymmetry of experimentally measured resistance maps, and connect it with specific configurations of the measuring probes. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000399273800001 | Publication Date | 2017-03-17 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Methusalem program of the Flemish government. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:143639 | Serial | 4607 | ||
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Author | Li, L.L.; Moldovan, D.; Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Electric-and magnetic-field dependence of the electronic and optical properties of phosphorene quantum dots | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 28 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 085702 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Recently, black phosphorus quantum dots were fabricated experimentally. Motivated by these experiments, we theoretically investigate the electronic and optical properties of rectangular phosphorene quantum dots (RPQDs) in the presence of an in-plane electric field and a perpendicular magnetic field. The energy spectra and wave functions of RPQDs are obtained numerically using the tight-binding approach. We find edge states within the band gap of the RPQD which are well separated from the bulk states. In an undoped RPQD and for in-plane polarized light, due to the presence of well-defined edge states, we find three types of optical transitions which are between the bulk states, between the edge and bulk states, and between the edge states. The electric and magnetic fields influence the bulk-to-bulk, edge-to-bulk, and edge-to- edge transitions differently due to the different responses of bulk and edge states to these fields. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000403100700001 | Publication Date | 2017-01-03 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 32 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was financially supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11304316 and 11574319), and by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144325 | Serial | 4648 | ||
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Author | Singh, V.; Mehta, B.R.; Sengar, S.K.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Kaushal, A. | ||||
Title | Achieving independent control of core diameter and carbon shell thickness in Pd-C core–shell nanoparticles by gas phase synthesis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 28 | Issue | 29 | Pages | 295603 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Pd-C core–shell nanoparticles with independently controllable core size and shell thickness are grown by gas phase synthesis. First, the core size is selected by electrical mobility values of charged particles, and second, the shell thickness is controlled by the concentration of carbon precursor gas. The carbon shell grows by adsorption of carbon precursor gas molecules on the surface of nanoparticles, followed by sintering. The presence of a carbon shell on Pd nanoparticles is potentially important in hydrogen-related applications operating at high temperatures or in catalytic reactions in acidic/aqueous environments. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000404633200002 | Publication Date | 2017-06-28 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | VS is thankful to the All India Council for Technical Education, India, for providing assistantship under its Quality Improvement Programme. BRM gratefully acknowledges the support of the Nanomission Programme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India and Schlumberger Chair Professorship. BRM would also like to acknowledge the support from the project funded by BRNS, DAE, India. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:144831 | Serial | 4712 | ||
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Author | Zhang, R.; Wu, Z.; Li, X.J.; Li, L.L.; Chen, Q.; Li, Y.-M.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Fano resonances in bilayer phosphorene nanoring | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 29 | Issue | 21 | Pages | 215202 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Tunable transport properties and Fano resonances are predicted in a circular bilayer phosphorene nanoring. The conductance exhibits Fano resonances with varying incident energy and applied perpendicular magnetic field. These Fano resonance peaks can be accurately fitted with the well known Fano curves. When a magnetic field is applied to the nanoring, the conductance oscillates periodically with magnetic field which is reminiscent of the Aharonov-Bohm effect. Fano resonances are tightly related to the discrete states in the central nanoring, some of which are tunable by the magnetic field. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Bristol | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000428920200001 | Publication Date | 2018-03-08 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by Grant No. 2017YFA0303400 from the National Key R&D Program of China, the Flemish Science Foundation, the grants No. 2016YFE0110000, No. 2015CB921503, and No. 2016YFA0202300 from the MOST of China, the NSFC (Grants Nos. 11504366, 11434010, 61674145 and 61774168) and CAS (Grants No. QYZDJ-SSW-SYS001). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:150713UA @ admin @ c:irua:150713 | Serial | 4968 | ||
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Author | Aierken, Y.; Sevik, C.; Gulseren, O.; Peeters, F.M.; Çakir, D. | ||||
Title | In pursuit of barrierless transition metal dichalcogenides lateral heterojunctions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 29 | Issue | 29 | Pages | 295202 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | There is an increasing need to understand interfaces between two-dimensional materials to realize an energy efficient boundary with low contact resistance and small heat dissipation. In this respect, we investigated the impact of charge and substitutional atom doping on the electronic transport properties of the hybrid metallic-semiconducting lateral junctions, formed between metallic (1T and 1T(d)) and semiconducting (1H) phases of MoS2 by means of first-principles and non-equilibrium Green function formalism based calculations. Our results clearly revealed the strong influence of the type of interface and crystallographic orientation of the metallic phase on the transport properties of these systems. The Schottky barrier height, which is the dominant mechanism for contact resistance, was found to be as large as 0.63 eV and 1.19 eV for holes and electrons, respectively. We found that armchair interfaces are more conductive as compared to zigzag termination due to the presence of the metallic Mo zigzag chains that are directed along the transport direction. In order to manipulate these barrier heights we investigated the influence of electron doping of the metallic part (i.e. 1T(d) -MoS2). We observed that the Fermi level of the hybrid system moves towards the conduction band of semiconducting 1H-MoS2 due to filling of 4d-orbital of metallic MoS2, and thus the Schottky barrier for electrons decreases considerably. Besides electron doping, we also investigated the effect of substitutional doping of metallic MoS2 by replacing Mo atoms with either Re or Ta. Due to its valency, Re (Ta) behaves as a donor (acceptor) and reduces the Schottky barrier for electrons (holes). Since Re and Ta based transition metal dichalcogenides crystallize in either the 1T(d) or 1T phase, substitutional doping with these atom favors the stabilization of the 1T(d) phase of MoS2. Co-doping of hybrid structure results in an electronic structure, which facilities easy dissociation of excitons created in the 1H part. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000432823800002 | Publication Date | 2018-05-01 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 4 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the bilateral project between the The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) and FWO-Flanders, Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VI) and the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government. Computational resources were provided by TUBITAK ULAKBIM, High Performance and Grid Computing Center (TRGrid e-Infrastructure), and HPC infrastructure of the University of Antwerp (CalcUA) a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), which is funded by the Hercules foundation. We acknowledge the support from TUBITAK (Grant No. 115F024). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:151451UA @ admin @ c:irua:151451 | Serial | 5029 | ||
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Author | Shah, N.A.; Li, L.L.; Mosallanejad, V.; Peeters, F.M.; Guo, G.-P. | ||||
Title | Transport characteristics of multi-terminal pristine and defective phosphorene systems | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Nanotechnology | Abbreviated Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 30 | Issue | 45 | Pages | 455705 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Atomic vacancies and nanopores act as local scattering centers and modify the transport properties of charge carriers in phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs). We investigate the influence of such atomic defects on the electronic transport of multi-terminal PNR. We use the non-equilibrium Green's function approach within the tight-binding framework to calculate the transmission coefficient and the conductance. Terminals induce band mixing resulting in oscillations in the conductance. In the presence of atomic vacancies and nanopores the conductance between non-axial terminals exhibit constructive scattering, which is in contrast to mono-axial two-terminal systems where the conductance exhibits destructive scattering. This can be understood from the spatial local density of states of the transport modes in the system. Our results provide fundamental insights into the electronic transport in PNR-based multi-terminal systems and into the ability of atomic defects and nanopores through tuning the transport properties. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000483049100001 | Publication Date | 2019-08-07 | |
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ISSN | 0957-4484 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.44 | Times cited | 8 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2016YFA0301700), the NNSFC (Grant No. 11625419), the Strategic Priority Research Program of the CAS (Grant Nos. XDB24030601 and XDB30000000), the Anhui initiative in Quantum information Technologies (Grants No. AHY080000), and the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl). This work was also supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the World Academy of Science for the advancement of science in developing countries. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.44 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162760 | Serial | 5429 | ||
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