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Author Smits, M.; Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Lenaerts, S. isbn  openurl
  Title Development and validation of optical detection methods to screen photocatalytic materials for soot oxidation Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 2012 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-989-97667-4-7 Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:98814 Serial 5941  
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Author Margui, E.; Hidalgo, M.; Queralt, I.; van Meel, K.; Fontas, C. pdf  doi
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  Title Analytical capabilities of laboratory, benchtop and handheld X-ray fluorescence systems for detection of metals in aqueous samples pre-concentrated with solid-phase extraction disks Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 67 Issue Pages 17-23  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract We aimed to achieve improved instrumental sensitivity and detection limits for the analysis of several elements (Cu, Ni, Zn, Pb and Cd) in aqueous samples with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). The metals were pre-concentrated from aqueous solutions using commercially available organic-based solid-phase extraction (SPE) disks functionalized with iminodiacetate groups. These thin-layer organic materials provide an ideal support for XRF analysis. The elements were collected on the SPE extraction disks using a simple filtration procedure (starting with 1 L of aqueous sample) that allows direct XRF measurements to be performed in the field (in situ). We evaluated the analytical possibilities and drawbacks of using this pre-concentration procedure in combination with the following XRF configurations: a handheld unit, a benchtop EDXRF system and a high-energy polarized-beam EDXRF instrument (HE-P-EDXRF). Using the HE-P-EDXRF system, the detection limits for all metals were more than one order of magnitude lower than those attained using handheld and benchtop EDXRF instrumentation. For the detection of metal concentrations higher than similar to 20 mu g/L, however, handheld or benchtop systems remain a very good option due to their extreme simplicity of operation and low-cost, compact design. We demonstrate the application of these methodologies, using the three equipment systems, to the analysis of trace concentrations of metals in different types of aqueous samples, including tap water and waste water. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000302757200003 Publication Date 2011-12-19  
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  ISSN 0584-8547; 1873-3565 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:98338 Serial 7454  
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Author Cagno, S.; Favaretto, L.; Mendera, M.; Izmer, A.; Vanhaecke, F.; Janssens, K. pdf  doi
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  Title Evidence of early medieval soda ash glass in the archaeological site of San Genesio (Tuscany) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Journal of archaeological science Abbreviated Journal J Archaeol Sci  
  Volume 39 Issue 5 Pages 1540-1552  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Philosophy; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The early medieval period marks an important turning point in the history of glassmaking, since it comprises the transition period between the mineral-based silica-soda-lime glass of the Roman tradition and the plant ash-based glass. With the aim of expanding the knowledge on the glass recipes and technologies of this period, 37 glass samples were analyzed, originating from the archaeological excavations of San Genesio (Tuscany) and dated from the fourth to the eleventh century. The major and minor element concentrations were measured with SEM-EDX, while the trace elements were quantified with LA-ICP-MS. The results were compared with published compositions of glass samples of similar age in order to highlight differences and similarities. The results offer a very interesting view on the glass circulation in the religious/residential/manufacturing center of San Genesio in the early medieval period. Most of the glass has a typical late-Roman composition, but some glass fragments are identified as soda ash glass. These are among the earliest medieval ash-fluxed glasses ever found in the Italian peninsula. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000301620900034 Publication Date 2012-01-02  
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  ISSN 0305-4403 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.602 Times cited 24 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme – Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.602; 2012 IF: 1.889  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:98251 Serial 5618  
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Author Abreu, Y.; Cruz, C.M.; van Espen, P.; Pérez, C.; Piñera, I.; Leyva, A.; Cabal, A.E. pdf  doi
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  Title Electric field gradient calculations in ZnO samples implanted with 111In(111Cd) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Solid state communications Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 152 Issue 5 Pages 399-402  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract A first-principles study of the electric field gradient (EFG) calculated for ideal and In-111(Cd-111) implanted ZnO samples is reported in the present work. The study was made for ZnO ideal hexagonal structures and supercells were introduced in order to consider the possible implantation environments. The calculation was done using the “WIEN2k” code within the density functional theory, the exchange and correlation effects were determined by the GGA approximation. Three possible In-111(Cd-111) implantation configurations were studied, one substitutional incorporation at cation site and two interstitials. The obtained EFG values for the ideal structure and the substitutional site are in good agreement with the experimental reports measured by perturbed angular correlation (PAC) and high precision nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Thus, the ascription of substitutional incorporation of In-111(Cd-111) probe atom at the ZnO cation site after annealing was confirmed. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000301329200016 Publication Date 2011-12-09  
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  ISSN 0038-1098 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:97821 Serial 7857  
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Author Piñera, I.; Cruz, C.M.; van Espen, P.; Abreu, Y.; Leyva, A. pdf  doi
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  Title Study of dpa distributions in electron irradiated YBCO slabs through MCCM algorithm Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research: B: beam interactions with materials and atoms Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 274 Issue Pages 191-194  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The Monte Carlo assisted Classical Method (MCCM) consists on a calculation procedure for determining the displacements per atom (dpa) distribution in solid materials. This algorithm allows studying the gamma and electron irradiation damage in different materials. It is based on the electrons elastic scattering classic theories and the use of Monte Carlo simulation for the physical processes involved. The present study deals with the Monte Carlo simulation of electron irradiation effects on YBa2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) slabs using the MCNPX code system. Displacements per atom distributions are obtained through the MCCM for electron irradiation up to 10 MeV. In-depth dpa profiles for electrons and positrons are obtained and analysed. Also, dpa contributions from each atomic specie in the material are calculated. It was found that the dpa distribution is more homogeneous in the material volume when increasing energy of incident electrons. Also, the dpa produced by positrons has no relevance when irradiating with electrons, in contrast with previous similar gamma irradiation studies. All the results are presented and discussed in this contribution. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000301611900031 Publication Date 2011-12-05  
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  ISSN 0168-583x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:97819 Serial 8595  
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Author Ravindra, K.; Stranger, M.; Van Grieken, R.; Sokhi, R.S. isbn  openurl
  Title Chemical characterization and source apportionment of fine aerosols Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 2009 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-1-905313-64-8 Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:97558 Serial 7644  
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Author Godoi, R.H.M.; Bittencourt, A.V.L.; Hirata, P.Y.; Jafelicci Junior, M.; dos Reis Neto, J.M.; de Souza Sarkis, J.E.; Zara, L.F.; Van Grieken, R. isbn  openurl
  Title Caracterização dos sistemas iônicos e particulado no reservatório Type H3 Book chapter
  Year 2011 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 170-188 T2 - Eutrofização em reservatórios : gestã  
  Keywords H3 Book chapter; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  ISSN ISBN 978-85-7335-286-3 Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:97170 Serial 7577  
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Author Hellar-Kihampa, H.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; van Meel, K.; Gatto Rotondo, G.; Kishimba, M.; Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title Elemental composition of bottom-sediments from Pangani river basin, Tanzania : lithogenic and anthropogenic sources Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Toxicological and environmental chemistry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 94 Issue 3 Pages 525-544  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract River-bed sediments from the Pangani basin, Tanzania, were characterized for elemental compositions, following contamination risks from rapid expansions of human activities in the area. Samples were collected during two individual seasons and analyzed by high-polarizing beam energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) for eight major and 14 trace elements. Evaluation of enrichment factors (EFs) was used to investigate the elemental flux and assess the contributions of natural and anthropogenic influences. The abundances of the major elements followed the order Si > Al > Fe > Ca > K > Ti > Mn > P, similar to that of the upper earth's crust, and were generally from the weathering of the bed-rock. The high concentrations of typical anthropogenic trace-elements (Cr < 160 mg kg−1, V < 85 mg kg−1, Ni < 60 mg kg−1, Cu < 87 mg kg−1, La < 90 mg kg−1) coupled with high EFs (>2) in some locations indicated contamination associated with agricultural and industrial activities. Factor analysis extracted five principal components that contributed to 96.0% of the total observed variance. The results indicated that river-bed sediments of the Pangani basin were influenced to a larger extent by lithogenic sources than anthropogenic impacts.  
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  Language Wos 000304276100007 Publication Date 2012-01-16  
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  ISSN 0277-2248 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:97080 Serial 7889  
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Author Godoi, R.H.M.; Hirata, P.Y.; Bitterncourt, A.V.L.; Godoi, A.F.L.; Potgieter-Vermaak, S.; Gatto Rotondo, G.; Van Grieken, R.; et al. pdf  doi
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  Title Geochemical assessment of a subtropical reservoir : a case study in Curitiba, Southern Brazil Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Clean : soil, air, water Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 40 Issue 4 Pages 364-372  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Suspended particles and dissolved substances in water provide reactive surfaces, influence metabolic activity and contribute to the net sediment deposition. It therefore plays an important part in the ecology and quality of the water mass. The water quality in reservoirs is crucial and it is naturally maintained by flushing and sedimentation, which continuously remove phosphorus from the water. In some reservoirs, however, these removal processes are countered by recycling of ions which could play a key role to start and/or maintain the eutrophic state. The combination of macro-, trace- and microanalysis techniques can be useful to trace pollution sources through a chemical fingerprint, whether be during an acute environmental disaster or a long-term release of pollutants. The water quality and total metal content of reservoir sediments were assessed in a reservoir, situated in the capital of the Paraná State, in the South-Eastern part of Brazil. The goal of this paper was to determine the metal presence in the sediment and metal and ionic speciation in the Green River reservoir water. Water and bed sediment samples, collected from various sites during 2008 and 2009, were investigated using XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRD and zeta potential measurements. Based on the results, the heavy metal concentration and chemical composition of the suspended matter in the water samples, as well as the sediment's chemical composition will be discussed.  
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  Language Wos 000302607800005 Publication Date 2012-01-05  
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  ISSN 1863-0650 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:96973 Serial 7993  
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Author Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.; Lenaerts, S. doi  openurl
  Title Concept and validation of a fully automated photocatalytic test setup Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Journal of laboratory automation Abbreviated Journal Jala-J Lab Autom  
  Volume 17 Issue 2 Pages 134-143  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Photocatalytic activity can be studied by several methods, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. To study photocatalytic activity in an easy, user-friendly, and realistic way, a completely new setup has been built. The setup is modularly constructed around Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectroscopy at the heart of it, resulting in great versatility. Complementary software has been written for automatic control of the setup and for processing the generated data. Two pollutants, oil and n-octane, are tested to validate the performance of the setup. These validation experiments confirm the usefulness and added value of the setup in general and of the FTIR detection methodology as well. It becomes clear that a system of online measurements with good repeatability, accuracy, and user-friendliness has been created.  
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  Language Wos 000304775300006 Publication Date 2014-07-23  
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  ISSN 2211-0682 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.85 Times cited 15 Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research and/or authorship of this article: This work was supported by a Ph.D. grant (T. Tytgat) funded by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT) and by a Ph.D. grant (S. Verbruggen) from the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO). Other funding was made possible by the University of Antwerp. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.85; 2012 IF: 1.457  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:96649 Serial 5935  
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Author Smits, M.; Vanpachtenbeke, F.; Horemans, B.; De Wael, K.; Hauchecorne, B.; Van Langenhove, H.; Demeestere, K.; Lenaerts, S. url  doi
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  Title Effect of operating and sampling conditions on the exhaust gas composition of small-scale power generators Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication PLoS ONE Abbreviated Journal Plos One  
  Volume 7 Issue 3 Pages e32825-e32825,10  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Small stationary diesel engines, like in generator sets, have limited emission control measures and are therefore responsible for 44% of the particulate matter (PM) emissions in the United States. The diesel exhaust composition depends on operating conditions of the combustion engine. Furthermore, the measurements are influenced by the used sampling method. This study examines the effect of engine loading and exhaust gas dilution on the composition of small-scale power generators. These generators are used in different operating conditions than road-transport vehicles, resulting in different emission characteristics. Experimental data were obtained for gaseous volatile organic compounds (VOC) and PM mass concentration, elemental composition and nitrate content. The exhaust composition depends on load condition because of its effect on fuel consumption, engine wear and combustion temperature. Higher load conditions result in lower PM concentration and sharper edged particles with larger aerodynamic diameters. A positive correlation with load condition was found for K, Ca, Sr, Mn, Cu, Zn and Pb adsorbed on PM, elements that originate from lubricating oil or engine corrosion. The nitrate concentration decreases at higher load conditions, due to enhanced nitrate dissociation to gaseous NO at higher engine temperatures. Dilution on the other hand decreases PM and nitrate concentration and increases gaseous VOC and adsorbed metal content. In conclusion, these data show that operating and sampling conditions have a major effect on the exhaust gas composition of small-scale diesel generators. Therefore, care must be taken when designing new experiments or comparing literature results.  
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  Language Wos 000303836500012 Publication Date 2012-03-19  
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  ISSN 1932-6203 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.806 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.806; 2012 IF: 3.730  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:96545 Serial 5581  
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Author De Keersmaecker, M.; De Wael, K.; Adriaens, A. pdf  doi
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  Title The use of lead dodecanoate as an environmentally friendly coating to inhibit the corrosion of lead objects : comparison of three different deposition methods Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Progress in organic coatings Abbreviated Journal Prog Org Coat  
  Volume 74 Issue 1 Pages 1-7  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract An aqueous sodium dodecanoate solution has been used for the formation of a protective coating for lead. Three deposition methods have been compared: immobilization using cyclic voltammetry, immersion and amperometry. Apart from this, we tested a reduction pretreatment of the lead surface (−1.5 V during 600 s) in order to obtain a more reproducible coating, resulting in a better corrosion protection behavior. The corrosion inhibition properties were examined using potentiodynamic polarization curves and electrochemical impedance measurements in a standard corrosive environment.  
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  Language Wos 000302585300001 Publication Date 2012-02-16  
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  ISSN 0300-9440; 0033-0655 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.858 Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes ; The Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and Ghent University are acknowledged for funding this work. The authors would like to thank Pieter Van Hoe for the production of the embedded lead electrodes. They also acknowledge Pieter Arickx and Jonas Van Damme for their contribution. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.858; 2012 IF: 1.848  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:96354 Serial 5894  
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Author De Schepper, V.C.J.; Holvoet, K.M.A.; Benedetti, L.; Seuntjens, P.; Vanrolleghem, P.A. doi  openurl
  Title Extension of the river water quality model no. 1 with the fate of pesticides Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Journal of hydroinformatics Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 48-64  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract The existing River Water Quality Model No. 1 (RWQM1) was extended with processes determining the fate of non-volatile pesticides in the water phase and sediments. The exchange of pesticides between the water column and the sediment is described by three transport processes: diffusion, sedimentation and resuspension. Burial of sediments is also included. The modified model was used to simulate the concentrations of diuron and chloridazon in the river Nil. A good agreement was found between the simulated pesticide concentrations and measured values resulting from a four-month intensive monitoring campaign. The simulation results indicate that pesticide concentrations in the bulk water are not sensitive to the selected biochemical model parameters. it seems that these concentrations are mainly determined by the imposed upstream concentrations, run-off and direct losses. The high concentrations in the bulk water were not observed in the sediment pore water due to a limited exchange between the water column and the sediment. According to a sensitivity analysis, the observed pesticide concentrations are highly sensitive to the diffusion and sorption coefficients. Therefore, model users should determine these parameters with accuracy in order to reduce the degree of uncertainty in their results.  
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  Language Wos 000298618300004 Publication Date 2011-10-25  
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  ISSN 1464-7141 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:96257 Serial 7954  
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Author Cabal Rodríguez, A.E.; Leyva Pernia, D.; Schalm, O.; van Espen, P.J.M. pdf  doi
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  Title Possibilities of energy-resolved X-ray radiography for the investigation of paintings Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 402 Issue 4 Pages 1471-1480  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract X-ray radiographic images of paintings often show little or no contrast. In order to increase the contrast in radiographic images we measured the X-ray spectrum of a low power X-ray tube, after passing through the painting, with a high energy-resolution SDD detector. To obtain images, the detector is collimated with a 400 mu m diameter pinhole and the painting was moved through the beam in the x and y-direction using a dwell time of a few seconds per pixel. The data obtained consists of a data cube of, typically, 200 x 200 pixels and a 512-channel X-ray spectrum for each pixel, spanning the energy range from 0 to 40 keV. Having the absorbance spectrum available for each pixel, we are able, a posteriori, to produce images by edge subtraction for any given element. In this way high contrast, element-specific, images can be obtained. Because of the high energy-resolution a much simpler edge subtraction algorithm can be applied. We also used principal-component imaging to obtain, in a more automated way, images with high contrast. Some of these images can easily be attributed to specific elements. It turns out that preprocessing of the spectral data is crucial for the success of the multivariate image processing.  
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  Language Wos 000299842000008 Publication Date 2011-07-14  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1618-2642; 1618-2650 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:96200 Serial 8394  
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Author Vazquez, C.; Martin Palacios, O.; Darchuk, L.; Marco Parra, L.-M. doi  openurl
  Title Compositional study of prehistoric pigments (Carriqueo rock shelter, Argentina) by synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Powder diffraction Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 25 Issue 3 Pages 264-269  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract In this work synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction technique was successfully applied for the analysis of pigments found in excavation at Carriqueo rock shelter, Neuquen, Argentina. The pigment samples of orange, red, and brown shades were collected from different levels of this archaeological site and compared with a suspected source of provenance (La Oficina creek). X-ray diffraction patterns of several yellowish, reddish, and red pigments showed the presence of haematite, goethite, kaolinite, and quartz. The majority of Carriqueo collected samples belonged to the same group of the suspected source, having haematite and quartz as main crystalline phases. The results indicate that the raw material from La Oficina is the source of most of the pigments found at Carriqueo. The present work helps us to understand the strategy of supplying raw materials by human groups in the North Patagonia region. (C) 2010 International Centre for Diffraction Data. [DOI: 10.1154/1.3478884]  
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  Language Wos 000282386500009 Publication Date 2010-09-15  
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  ISSN 0885-7156 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:95582 Serial 7717  
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Author van Malderen, H.; Van Grieken, R.; Khodzher, T.V.; Grachev, M.; Bufetov, N.S.; Koutsenogii, K.P. openurl 
  Title Single particle analysis of aerosols from Siberia Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 1994 Publication Proceedings of the Russian-Ukrainian-Austrian-German Analytical Symposium Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:9527 Serial 8530  
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Author Cholewa, M.; Legge, G.J.F.; Eeckhaoudt, S.; Van Grieken, R. openurl 
  Title A study of aluminium-exposed fish using a scanning proton microprobe Type P3 Proceeding
  Year 1994 Publication Proceedings of the Australian Conference on Nuclear Techniques of Analysis Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords P3 Proceeding; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:9517 Serial 8594  
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Author Wonders, J.H.A.M.; Houweling, S.; de Bont, F.A.J.; van Leeuwen, H.P.; Eeckhaoudt, S.M.; Van Grieken, R. doi  openurl
  Title Characterization of aerosol-associated lead by DPASV and LAMMA Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication International journal of environmental analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 56 Issue Pages 193-205  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  Language Wos A1994PF99800002 Publication Date 2007-07-07  
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  ISSN 0306-7319 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:9514 Serial 7611  
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Author Van Grieken, R.; de Bruin, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994) Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication Pure and applied chemistry Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 66 Issue 12 Pages 2513-2526  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Nearly 200 terms commonly used in radioanalytical chemistry are unambiguously defined. The list is partially based on an earlier IUPAC-glossary (Pure Appl. Chem. 54 (1982) 1533-1554), but some modifications have been made, terms related to nuclear physics and technology have not been reconsidered and numerous new entries from the realm of radiometric analysis, radioimmunoassay and related techniques have been included.  
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  Language Wos A1994PZ23000010 Publication Date 2007-10-23  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0033-4545 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:9506 Serial 8312  
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Author Kindratenko, V.V.; van Espen, P.J.M.; Treiger, B.A.; Van Grieken, R.E. doi  openurl
  Title Fractal dimensional classification of aerosol particles by computer-controlled scanning electron microscopy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication Environmental science and technology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 28 Issue Pages 2197-2202  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)  
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  Language Wos A1994PP82900033 Publication Date 2007-05-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0013-936x; 1520-5851 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:9497 Serial 7983  
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Author Kabsch-Korbutowicz, M.; Kozak, A.; Krupińska, B. openurl 
  Title Ion exchange-ultrafiltration integrated process as a useful method in removing natural organic matter from water Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2008 Publication Environment protection engineering Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 34 Issue 2 Pages 79-93  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The experiments conducted are focused on natural organic substances, removal from water in ion-exchange process, ultrafiltration process and ion exchange-ultrafiltration integrated process. The water from the Odra River and model solution were investigated. In treatment processes, various doses of 5 anion-exchange resins as well as polyethersulphone membranes with different cut-offs were used. The efficiency of process was determined by measuring a decrease both in the colour intensity and the UV 254 nm absorbance. The results show that separation efficiency in integrated process depends on resin dose added to water before ultrafiltration and on the membrane cut-off as well. Among the resins tested the most efficient was MIEX (R) resin. The ion-exchange process carried out prior to the ultrafiltration increased, especially for high cut-off membranes, NOM retention and resulted in the decrease of membrane fouling intensity.  
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  ISSN 0324-8828 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:94633 Serial 8131  
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Author Berghmans, P.; Bleux, N.; Int Panis, L.; Mishra, V.K.; Torfs, R.; Van Poppel, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Exposure assessment of a cyclist to PM10 and ultrafine particles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication The science of the total environment Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 407 Issue 4 Pages 1286-1298  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract Estimating personal exposure to air pollution is a crucial component in identifying high-risk populations and situations. It will enable policy makers to determine efficient control strategies. Cycling is again becoming a favorite mode of transport both in developing and in developed countries due to increasing traffic congestion and environmental concerns. in Europe, it is also seen as a healthy sports activity. However, due to high levels of hazardous pollutants in the present day road microenvironment the cyclist might be at a higher health risk due to higher breathing rate and proximity to the vehicular exhaust. In this paper we present estimates of the exposure of a cyclist to particles of various size fractions including ultrafine particles (UFP) in the town of Mol (Flanders, Belgium). The results indicate relatively higher UFP concentration exposure during morning office hours and moderate UFP levels during afternoon. The major sources of UFP and PM(10) were identified, which are vehicular emission and construction activities, respectively. We also present a dust mapping technique which can be a useful tool for town planners and local policy makers. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000262573200005 Publication Date 2008-12-03  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0048-9697; 1879-1026 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:94563 Serial 7953  
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Author Karabidak, S.M.; Čevik, U.; Kaya, S. pdf  doi
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  Title A new method to compensate for counting losses due to system dead time Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods in physics research : A: accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 603 Issue 3 Pages 361-364  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Determination of count losses and pile-up pulse effects in quantitative and qualitative analysis became a vital step in various analyses. Therefore, compensating for counting losses is of importance. These counting losses are due to the pulse pile-up, paralyzable and non-paralyzable system dead time or a combination of these mechanisms. In this work, a new method is suggested for the correction of dead time losses resulting from the above mechanisms. For this purpose, a source code was developed. It was found that the peaking time was an important parameter over system dead time. The method suggested seems to be more effective even at high count rate. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000266829400021 Publication Date 2009-02-14  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:94550 Serial 8304  
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Author Van Passel, S.; Meul, M. pdf  doi
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  Title Multilevel and multi-user sustainability assessment of farming systems Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Environmental Impact Assessment Review Abbreviated Journal Environ Impact Asses  
  Volume 32 Issue 1 Pages 170-180  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology  
  Abstract Sustainability assessment is needed to build sustainable farming systems. A broad range of sustainability concepts, methodologies and applications already exists. They differ in level, focus, orientation, measurement, scale, presentation and intended end-users. In this paper we illustrate that a smart combination of existing methods with different levels of application can make sustainability assessment more profound, and that it can broaden the insights of different end-user groups. An overview of sustainability assessment tools on different levels and for different end-users shows the complementarities and the opportunities of using different methods. In a case-study, a combination of the sustainable value approach (SVA) and MOTIFS is used to perform a sustainability evaluation of farming systems in Flanders. SVA is used to evaluate sustainability at sector level, and is especially useful to support policy makers, while MOTIFS is used to support and guide farmers towards sustainability at farm level. The combined use of the two methods with complementary goals can widen the insights of both farmers and policy makers, without losing the particularities of the different approaches. To stimulate and support further research and applications, we propose guidelines for multilevel and multi-user sustainability assessments.  
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  Language Wos 000297874000020 Publication Date 2011-09-21  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0195-9255 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.094 Times cited 49 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.094; 2012 IF: 1.851  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:94186 Serial 6231  
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Author Smits, M.; Vanpachtenbeke, F.; Hauchecorne, B.; van Langenhove, H.; Demeestere, K.; Lenaerts, S. openurl 
  Title Exhaust composition of a small diesel engine Type A2 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 77 Issue 1 Pages 85-88  
  Keywords A2 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
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  ISSN 1379-1176 ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:94166 Serial 5949  
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Author Cagno, S.; Nuyts, G.; Bugani, S.; De Vis, K.; Schalm, O.; Caen, J.; Helfen, L.; Cotte, M.; Reischig, P.; Janssens, K. doi  openurl
  Title Evaluation of manganese-bodies removal in historical stained glass windows via SR-\mu-XANES/XRF and SR-\mu-CT Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 26 Issue 12 Pages 2442-2451  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract The speed and effectiveness of a conservation treatment used for stained glass windows have been investigated. Dark-coloured Mn-rich stains can be found in the alteration layer of ancient glass artefacts and cause the surface to turn brown/black: this phenomenon is known as Mn-browning or Mn-staining. While in glass manganese is present in the +II or +III oxidation states, in the Mn-rich bodies, manganese is in a higher oxidation state (+IV). In restoration practice, mildly reducing solutions are employed to eliminate the dark colour and restore the clear appearance of the glass. In this paper the effectiveness and side effects of the use of hydroxylamine hydrochloride for this purpose are assessed. Archaeological fragments of stained glass windows, dated to the 14th century and originating from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge (UK), were examined by means of synchrotron radiation (SR) based microscopic X-ray Absorption Near-Edge Spectroscopy (μ-XANES) and microscopic X-Ray Fluorescence (μ-XRF) and with high resolution computed absorption tomography (μ-CT) before, during and after the treatment. The monitoring of the glass fragments during the treatment allows us to better understand the manner in which the process unfolds and its kinetics. The results obtained reveal that the hydroxylamine hydrochloride treatment is effective, but also that it has a number of unwanted side effects. These findings are useful for optimizing the time and other modalities of the Mn-reducing treatment as well as minimizing its unwanted results.  
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  Language Wos 000297030400009 Publication Date 2011-10-11  
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  ISSN 0267-9477 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 17 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. Special thanks to Ms Leonie Seliger, head of the stained-glass conservation studio (The Cathedral Studios-The Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral) for the supply of the archaeological samples. The authors gratefully acknowledge ESRF for granting beamtime (proposal EC-602). ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2011 IF: 3.220  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:93848 Serial 5613  
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Author Rouchon, V.; Pellizzi, E.; Duranton, M.; Vanmeert, F.; Janssens, K. doi  openurl
  Title Combining XANES, ICP-AES, and SEM/EDS for the study of phytate chelating treatments used on iron gall ink damaged manuscripts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Journal of analytical atomic spectrometry Abbreviated Journal J Anal Atom Spectrom  
  Volume 26 Issue 12 Pages 2434-2441  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Many historical documents written with iron gall inks are endangered by the corrosive effects of these inks. In this work, a combination of complementary analytical methods was used for the first time in order to study the phytate process which is used in conservation studios to stabilize damaged manuscripts. This process consists of an antioxidant treatment performed by means of a calcium phytate (CP) solution, followed by a deacidification treatment performed with a calcium carbonate (CC) solution. The antioxidant treatment capitalizes on the properties of myo-inositol hexaphosphoric acid (phytic acid) that inhibits iron through chelation. In order to use relatively low acidic solutions, the pH of the CP solution is increased up to values between 5 and 6, which is in the range of the CP precipitation threshold. This study was performed on laboratory samples made of paper impregnated with iron gall ink and artificially aged in climatic chambers. It aims to investigate how the CP precipitate impacts the efficiency of the treatment. Side effects, such as elemental losses and deposits, were measured by means of several analytical techniques (FeK Edge XANES, SEM/EDS, and ICP-AES). These measurements were crosschecked with a ready to use colour spot test made of bathophenanthroline impregnated paper. It appeared that the CP treatment should necessarily be followed by the deacidification treatment in order to achieve long term stability. The precipitation of CP in the treating solution does finally not impact the efficiency of the treatment despite the fact that it should theoretically lower the availability of phytate to chelate iron. A scenario is proposed to explain this point.  
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  Language Wos 000297030400008 Publication Date 2011-10-06  
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  ISSN 0267-9477 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.379 Times cited 10 Open Access  
  Notes ; This research was funded by SOLEIL (proposals 20060396 and 20080761) and was supported by the Interuniversity Attraction Poles Programme-Belgian Science Policy (IUAP VI/16). The text also presents results of GOA “XANES meets ELNES” (Research Fund University of Antwerp, Belgium) and from FWO (Brussels, Belgium) projects no. G.0704.08 and G.01769.09. We are thankful to the paper conservator students of the Institut National du Patrimoine who were involved in some of the sample preparations, and to Dr Dominique Thiaudiere and Dr Solenn Reguer for their assistance and help during the experiments performed at SOLEIL beamline “DIFFABS”. ; Approved Most recent IF: 3.379; 2011 IF: 3.220  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:93845 Serial 5527  
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Author Bull, D.; Krekeler, A.; Alfeld, M.; Dik, J.; Janssens, K. openurl 
  Title An intrusive portrait by Goya Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication The Burlington magazine Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 153 Issue 1303 Pages 668-673  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
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  ISSN 0007-6287; 2044-9925 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:93602 Serial 5672  
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Author Verbruggen, S.W.; Ribbens, S.; Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Smits, M.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.; Martens, J.A.; Lenaerts, S. pdf  doi
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  Title The benefit of glass bead supports for efficient gas phase photocatalysis : case study of a commercial and a synthesised photocatalyst Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal Chem Eng J  
  Volume 174 Issue 1 Pages 318-325  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)  
  Abstract In the field of photocatalytic air purification, the immobilisation of catalyst particles on support surfaces without loss of photon efficiency is an important challenge. Therefore, an immobilisation method involving a one-step suspension coating of pre-synthesised photocatalysts on glass beads was applied. The various benefits are exemplified in the gas phase photodegradation of ethylene. Coating of glass beads is easy, fast, cheap and offers a more efficient alternative to bulk catalyst pellets. Furthermore, this coating procedure allows to use porous, pre-synthesised catalysts to their full potential, as the surface area and morphology of the initial powder is barely altered after coating, in strong contrast to pelletising. With this technique it became possible to study the gas phase photocatalytic activity of commercial titanium dioxide, trititanate nanotubes and mixed phase anatase/trititanate nanotubes in a packed bed reactor towards the degradation of ethylene without changing the catalyst properties. Coating of glass beads with the photocatalyst revealed the superior activity of the as-prepared nanotubes, compared to TiO2 Aerolyst® 7710 in gaseous phase.  
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  Language Wos 000296950300041 Publication Date 2011-09-17  
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  ISSN 1385-8947; 1873-3212 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 39 Open Access  
  Notes ; The author wishes to acknowledge the Research Foundation of Flanders (FWO) for the financial support. Evonik is greatly thanked for supplying the TiO<INF>2</ INF> Aerolyst (R) 7710 pellets. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.216; 2011 IF: 3.461  
  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:93364 Serial 5929  
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Author Alejo, ellys; Morales, M.C.; Nuñez, V.; Bencs, L.; Van Grieken, R.; van Espen, P. pdf  doi
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  Title Monitoring of tropospheric ozone in the ambient air with passive samplers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Microchemical journal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 99 Issue 2 Pages 383-387  
  Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)  
  Abstract Two sampling campaigns in suburban places in the north zone of Santa Clara city, Cuba, have been carried out on a weekly base with the use of Radiello passive diffusion tubes in order to monitor the tropospheric ozone (O3) levels in 2010. The first campaign was scheduled from February to April (cold season) and the second one in August and October (warm season), both of them at two sampling sites, i.e., Farm and School of Art Instructors. After aqueous extraction, the samples were analyzed by UVVIS spectrophotometry. A seasonal trend was observed with the maximum O3 concentrations in the cold season and the minimum levels in the warm season. Samples collected during the cold season showed the highest O3 levels. Higher levels were reached at the Farm site with average values of about 58 ± 12 μg/m3, which exceeded the limit of the Cuban Standard 99:1999. In the warm season, the O3 concentrations were similar for both sites, but lower than those observed in the cold season. The overall, seasonal average value was found to be 24 μg/m3. Despite the higher weekly average temperatures in August, the O3 concentrations during this month showed the lowest values of the whole sampling period, which finding is in agreement with that reported by the Meteorological Institute of Cuba. Mathematical models, based on the Cochrane-Orcutt algorithm, were fitted to the acquired data set to explain the change in the tropospheric ozone concentrations under various meteorological conditions during the two campaigns. The correlation coefficients for both the cold and the warm seasons demonstrated a strong correlation, i.e., 0.779 and 0.951, respectively. The high correlation of wind speed in the model from the first sampling campaign explains the sharp decrease in O3 concentrations at the SAI sampling site from the sixth week of sampling.  
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  Language Wos 000295770700034 Publication Date 2011-06-26  
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  ISSN 0026-265x; 0026-265x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Call Number (down) UA @ admin @ c:irua:93294 Serial 8277  
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