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Author Moro, G.; Bottari, F.; Liberi, S.; Covaceuszach, S.; Cassetta, A.; Angelini, A.; De Wael, K.; Moretto, L.M.
  Title Covalent immobilization of delipidated human serum albumin on poly(pyrrole-2-carboxylic) acid film for the impedimetric detection of perfluorooctanoic acid Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Bioelectrochemistry Abbreviated Journal (up) Bioelectrochemistry
  Volume 134 Issue Pages 107540
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
  Abstract The immobilization of biomolecules at screen printed electrodes for biosensing applications is still an open challenge. To enrich the toolbox of bioelectrochemists, graphite screen printed electrodes (G-SPE) were modified with an electropolymerized film of pyrrole-2-carboxilic acid (Py-2-COOH), a pyrrole derivative rich in carboxylic acid functional groups. These functionalities are suitable for the covalent immobilization of biomolecular recognition layers. The electropolymerization was first optimized to obtain stable and conductive polymeric films, comparing two different electrolytes: sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and sodium perchlorate. The G-SPE modified with Py-2-COOH in 0.1 M SDS solution showed the required properties and were further tested. A proof-of-concept study for the development of an impedimetric sensor for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was carried out using the delipidated human serum albumin (hSA) as bioreceptor. The data interpretation was supported by size exclusion chromatography and small-angle X-ray scattering (SEC-SAXS) analysis of the bioreceptor-target complex and the preliminary results suggest the possibility to further develop this biosensing strategy for toxicological and analytical studies.
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  Language Wos 000579727300004 Publication Date 2020-04-27
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1567-5394 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 5 Times cited Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 5; 2020 IF: 3.346
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:172494 Serial 6477
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Author Oliveira, M.C.; Yusupov, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Cordeiro, R.M.
  Title Molecular dynamics simulations of mechanical stress on oxidized membranes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2019 Publication Biophysical chemistry Abbreviated Journal (up) Biophys Chem
  Volume 254 Issue Pages 106266
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Biomembranes are under constant attack of free radicals that may lead to lipid oxidation in conditions of oxidative stress. The products generated during lipid oxidation are responsible for structural and dynamical changes which may jeopardize the membrane function. For instance, the local rearrangements of oxidized lipid molecules may induce membrane rupture. In this study, we investigated the effects of mechanical stress on oxidized phospholipid bilayers (PLBs). Model bilayers were stretched until pore formation (or poration) using nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulations. We studied single-component homogeneous membranes composed of lipid oxidation products, as well as two-component heterogeneous membranes with coexisting native and oxidized domains. In homogeneous membranes, the oxidation products with —OH and —OOH groups reduced the areal strain required for pore formation, whereas the oxidation product with ]O group behaved similarly to the native membrane. In heterogeneous membranes composed of oxidized and non-oxidized domains, we tested the hypothesis according to which poration may be facilitated at the domain interface region. However, results were inconclusive due to their large statistical variance and sensitivity to simulation setup parameters. We pointed out important technical issues that need to be considered in future simulations of mechanically-induced poration of heterogeneous membranes. This research is of interest for photodynamic therapy and plasma medicine, because ruptured and intact plasma membranes are experimentally considered hallmarks of necrotic and apoptotic cell death.
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  Language Wos 000502890900015 Publication Date 2019-09-13
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 0301-4622 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.402 Times cited Open Access
  Notes São Paulo Research Foundation, 2012/50680-5 ; National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Development, 459270/2014-1 ; We are thankful for the financial support received from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) (grant no. 2012/50680-5) and from the National Counsel of Technological and Scientific Development (CNPq) (grant no. 459270/2014-1). MCO acknowledges UFABC for the Master's scholarship granted. Approved Most recent IF: 2.402
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:163477 Serial 5374
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Author Boulay, E.; Nakano, J.; Turner, S.; Idrissi, H.; Schryvers, D.; Godet, S.
  Title Critical assessments and thermodynamic modeling of BaO-SiO2 and SiO2-TiO2 systems and their extensions into liquid immiscibility in the BaO-SiO2-TiO2 system Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Calphad computer coupling of phase diagrams and thermochemistry Abbreviated Journal (up) Calphad
  Volume 47 Issue Pages 68-82
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract This study discusses rational reproduction of liquid immiscibility in the BaO-SiO2-TiO2 system. While a ternary assessment requires sub-binary descriptions in the same thermodynamic model, the related sub-binary systems BaO-SiO2, BaO-TiO2 and SiO2-TiO2 liquid and solid phases have been evaluated using different thermodynamic models in the literature. In this study, BaO-SiO2 and SiO2-TiO2 were assessed using the Ionic Two Sublattice model (I2SL) based on experimental data from the literature. BaO-TiO2 was already assessed using this model. Binary descriptions developed were then used for the assessment of liquid immiscibility in the BaO-SiO2-TiO2 system. Ternary interaction parameters were found necessary for rational reproduction of the new ternary experimental data gathered in the present work. The model parameters for each system were evaluated using a CAPLHAD approach. A set of parameters is proposed. They show good agreement between the calculated and experimental equilibrium liquidus, liquid immiscibility and thermochemical properties in the BaO-SiO2-TiO2 system. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Oxford Editor
  Language Wos 000346224700008 Publication Date 2014-07-05
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  ISSN 0364-5916; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 1.6 Times cited 9 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.6; 2014 IF: 1.370
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:122776 Serial 540
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Author Van Hoecke, L.; Boeye, D.; Gonzalez‐Quiroga, A.; Patience, G.S.; Perreault, P.
  Title Experimental methods in chemical engineering : computational fluid dynamics/finite volume method–CFD/FVM Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication The Canadian journal of chemical engineering Abbreviated Journal (up) Can J Chem Eng
  Volume Issue Pages 1-17
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applies numerical methods to solve transport phenomena problems. These include, for example, problems related to fluid flow comprising the Navier--Stokes transport equations for either compressible or incompressible fluids together with turbulence models and continuity equations for single and multi-component (reacting and inert) systems. The design space is first segmented into discrete volume elements (meshing). The finite volume method, the subject of this article, discretizes the equations in time and space to produce a set of non-linear algebraic expressions that are assigned to each volume element-cell. The system of equations is solved iteratively with algorithms like the semi-implicit method for pressure-linked equations (SIMPLE) and the pressure implicit splitting of operators (PISO). CFD is especially useful for testing multiple design elements because it is often faster and cheaper than experiments. The downside is that this numerical method is based on models that require validation to check their accuracy. According to a bibliometric analysis, the broad research domains in chemical engineering include: (1) dynamics and CFD-DEM (2) fluid flow, heat transfer and turbulence, (3) mass transfer and combustion, (4) ventilation and environment, and (5) design and optimization. Here, we review the basic theoretical concepts of CFD and illustrate how to set up a problem in the open-source software OpenFOAM to isomerize n-butane to i-butane in a notched reactor under turbulent conditions. We simulated the problem with 1000, 4000, and 16000 cells. According to the Richardson extrapolation, the simulation underestimates the adiabatic temperature rise by 7% with 16000 cells.
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  Language Wos 000859840100001 Publication Date 2022-07-26
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  ISSN 0008-4034; 1939-019x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.1 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.1
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:189284 Serial 7160
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Author Kelly, S.; Verheyen, C.; Cowley, A.; Bogaerts, A.
  Title Producing oxygen and fertilizer with the Martian atmosphere by using microwave plasma Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Chem Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem
  Volume 8 Issue 10 Pages 2797-2816
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract We explorethepotentialofmicrowave(MW)-plasma-based in situ

utilizationoftheMartianatmospherewithafocusonthenovelpos-

sibilityoffixingN2 forfertilizerproduction. Conversioninasimulant

plasma (i.e., 96% CO2, 2% N2, and 2% Ar),performedunderen-

ergyconditionssimilartothoseoftheMarsOxygen In Situ Resource

UtilizationExperiment(MOXIE),currentlyonboardNASA’sPerse-

verancerover,demonstratesthatO/O2 formedthroughCO2 dissociation

facilitatesthefixationoftheN2 fractionviaoxidationtoNOx.

PromisingproductionratesforO2, CO,andNOx of 47.0,76.1,and

1.25g/h,respectively,arerecordedwithcorrespondingenergy

costs of0.021,0.013,and0.79kWh/g,respectively.Notably,O2

productionratesare 30 timeshigherthanthosedemonstrated

by MOXIE,whiletheNOx production raterepresentsan 7% fixa-

tionoftheN2 fraction presentintheMartian atmosphere.MW-

plasma-basedconversionthereforeshowsgreatpotentialasan in

situ resourceutilization(ISRU)technologyonMarsinthatitsimulta-

neouslyfixesN2 and producesO2.
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  Language Wos 000875346600005 Publication Date 2022-08-22
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  ISSN 2451-9294 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 23.5 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes the Euro- pean Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship ‘‘PENFIX’’ within Horizon 2020 (grant no. 838181), the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program (grant no. 810182; SCOPE ERC Synergy project), and the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO grant no. GoF9618n and EOS no. 30505023). C.V. was supported by a FWO aspirant PhD fellowship (grant no. 1184820N). The calculations were per- formed with the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Univer- siteit Antwerpen (Uantwerpen), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Centre VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish government (department EWI), and Uantwerpen. Approved Most recent IF: 23.5
  Call Number PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:192174 Serial 7243
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Author Torfs, E.; Vajs, J.; Bidart de Macedo, M.; Cools, F.; Vanhoutte, B.; Gorbanev, Y.; Bogaerts, A.; Verschaeve, L.; Caljon, G.; Maes, L.; Delputte, P.; Cos, P.; Komrlj, J.; Cappoen, D.
  Title Synthesis and in vitro investigation of halogenated 1,3-bis(4-nitrophenyl)triazenide salts as antitubercular compounds Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical biology and drug design Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Biol Drug Des
  Volume Issue Pages 1-10
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Pharmacology. Therapy; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract The diverse pharmacological properties of the diaryltriazenes have sparked the interest to investigate their potential to be repurposed as antitubercular drug candidates. In an attempt to improve the antitubercular activity of a previously constructed diaryltriazene library, eight new halogenated nitroaromatic triazenides were synthesized and underwent biological evaluation. The potency of the series was confirmed against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis lab strain H37Ra, and for the most potent derivative, we observed a minimal inhibitory concentration of 0.85 μm. The potency of the triazenide derivatives against M. tuberculosis H37Ra was found to be highly dependent on the nature of the halogenated phenyl substituent and less dependent on cationic species used for the preparation of the salts. Although the inhibitory concentration against J774A.1 macrophages was observed at 3.08 μm, the cellular toxicity was not mediated by the generation of nitroxide intermediate as confirmed by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, whereas no in vitro mutagenicity could be observed for the new halogenated nitroaromatic triazenides when a trifluoromethyl substituent was present on both the aryl moieties.
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  Publisher Place of Publication Copenhagen Editor
  Language Wos 000422952300027 Publication Date 2017-08-28
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1747-0277; 1747-0285; 1397-002x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 2.396 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.396
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:147182 Serial 4794
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Author Colomer, J.-F.; Henrard, L.; Launois, P.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Lucas, A.A.; Lambin, P.
  Title Bundles of identical double-walled carbon nanotubes Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume Issue 22 Pages 2592-2593
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000225375100035 Publication Date 2004-09-30
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 13 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2004 IF: 3.997
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54875 Serial 263
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Author Yalcin, A.O.; Goris, B.; van Dijk-Moes, R.J.A.; Fan, Z.; Erdamar, A.K.; Tichelaar, F.D.; Vlugt, T.J.H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S.; Vanmaekelbergh, D.; Zandbergen, H.W.; van Huis, M.A.;
  Title Heat-induced transformation of CdSe-CdS-ZnS coremultishell quantum dots by Zn diffusion into inner layers Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2015 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 51 Issue 51 Pages 3320-3323
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract In this work, we investigate the thermal evolution of CdSeCdSZnS coremultishell quantum dots (QDs) in situ using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Starting at a temperature of approximately 250 °C, Zn diffusion into inner layers takes place together with simultaneous evaporation of particularly Cd and S. As a result of this transformation, CdxZn1−xSeCdyZn1−yS coreshell QDs are obtained.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000349325000004 Publication Date 2014-11-21
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 21 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes 262348 Esmi; Fwo; 246791 Countatoms; 335078 Colouratom; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2015 IF: 6.834
  Call Number c:irua:132582 Serial 1412
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Author Kalidindi, S.B.; Wiktor, C.; Ramakrishnan, A.; Weßing, J.; Schneemann, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Fischer, R.A.
  Title Lewis base mediated efficient synthesis and solvation-like host-guest chemistry of covalent organic framework-1 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2013 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 49 Issue 5 Pages 463-465
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract N-Lewis base mediated room temperature synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) starting from a solution of building blocks instead of partially soluble building blocks was developed. This protocol shifts COF synthetic chemistry from sealed tubes to open beakers. Non-conventional inclusion compounds of COF-1 were obtained by vapor phase infiltration of ferrocene and azobenzene, and solvation like effects were established.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000312193100007 Publication Date 2012-11-06
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 17 Open Access
  Notes 262348 Esmi Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2013 IF: 6.718
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105953 Serial 1815
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Author de Clippel, F.; Harkiolakis, A.; Ke, X.; Vosch, T.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Baron, G.V.; Jacobs, P.A.; Denayer, J.F.M.; Sels, B.F.
  Title Molecular sieve properties of mesoporous silica with intraporous nanocarbon Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2010 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 46 Issue 6 Pages 928-930
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Biporous carbonsilica materials (CSM) with molecular sieve properties and high sorption capacity were developed by synthesizing nano-sized carbon crystallites in the mesopores of Al-MCM-41.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000274070800024 Publication Date 2009-12-07
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 21 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Iap Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2010 IF: 5.787
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80994 Serial 2182
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Author Yin, S.; Tian, H.; Ren, Z.; Wei, X.; Chao, C.; Pei, J.; Li, X.; Xu, G.; Shen, G.; Han, G.
  Title Octahedral-shaped perovskite nanocrystals and their visible-light photocatalytic activity Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 50 Issue 45 Pages 6027-6030
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Octahedral-shaped perovskite PbTiO3 nanocrystals (PT OCT) with well-defined {111} facets exposed have been successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method by using LiNO3 as an ion surfactant. The Li-O bond on the surface of PT OCT nanocrystals is essential to the stability of such nanocrystals and also results in a dramatic high visible-light photocatalytic activity.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000335984700022 Publication Date 2014-04-15
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 19 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:117690 Serial 2428
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Author Hadad, C.; Ke, X.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Bittencourt, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bonchio, M.; Quintana, M.; Prato, M.
  Title Positive graphene by chemical design : tuning supramolecular strategies for functional surfaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 50 Issue 7 Pages 885-887
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A diazonium based-arylation reaction was efficiently used for the covalent addition of 4-amino-N,N,N-trimethylbenzene ammonium to stable dispersions of few layer graphene (FLG) yielding an innovative FLG platform with positive charges to immobilize inorganic polyanions.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000328884500036 Publication Date 2013-11-08
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 19 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113733 Serial 2678
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Author Meynen, V.; Beyers, E.; Cool, P.; Vansant, E.F.; Mertens, M.; Weyten, H.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.
  Title Post-synthesis deposition of V-Zeolitic nanoparticles in SBA-15 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume Issue Pages 898-890
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA)
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  Language Wos 000221124300084 Publication Date 2004-03-25
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 22 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2004 IF: 3.997
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:44934 Serial 2684
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Author Quintana, M.; Grzelczak, M.; Spyrou, K.; Kooi, B.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Rudolf, P.; Prato, M.
  Title Production of large graphene sheets by exfoliation of graphite under high power ultrasound in the presence of tiopronin Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 48 Issue 100 Pages 12159-12161
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Under ultrasonication, the production of high quality graphene layers by exfoliation of graphite was achieved via addition of tiopronin as an antioxidant.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000311411100003 Publication Date 2012-10-09
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 39 Open Access
  Notes This work was financially supported by the University of Trieste, INSTM, Italian Ministry of Education MIUR (cofin Prot. 20085M27SS) and by the "Graphene-based electronics'' research program of the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). Part of this work was supported by funding from the ERC grant No 246791COUNTATOMS. MQ acknowledges the financial support from CONACyT CB-2011-01-166914 and FAI-UASLP. Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2012 IF: 6.378
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105230 Serial 2724
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Author Rodríguez-Fernández, D.; Altantzis, T.; Heidari, H.; Bals, S.; Liz-Marzan, L.M.
  Title A protecting group approach toward synthesis of Au-silica Janus nanostars Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2014 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 50 Issue 1 Pages 79-81
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract The concept of protecting groups, widely used in organic chemistry, has been applied for the synthesis of Au-silica Janus stars, in which gold branches protrude from one half of Au-silica Janus spheres. This configuration opens up new possibilities to apply the plasmonic properties of gold nanostars, as well as a variety of chemical functionalizations on the silica component.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000327606000017 Publication Date 2013-10-22
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 26 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes 262348 Esmi; 335078 Colouratom; 267867 Plasmaquo; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2014 IF: 6.834
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:112774 Serial 2732
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Author Quintana, M.; Montellano, A.; Esau del Rio Castillo, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bittencourt, C.; Prato, M.
  Title Selective organic functionalization of graphene bulk or graphene edges Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 47 Issue 33 Pages 9330-9332
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Graphene sheets have been functionalized with a PAMAM dendron, finding that graphene can be efficiently functionalized all over the surface, or only at the edges, depending on the reactions used in the functionalization process.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000293648200010 Publication Date 2011-07-20
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 84 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2011 IF: 6.169
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:91892 Serial 2968
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Author Verlooy, P.; Aerts, A.; Lebedev, O.I.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Kirschhock, C.; Martens, J.A.
  Title Synthesis of highly stable pure-silica thin-walled hexagonally ordered mesoporous material Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2009 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume Issue 28 Pages 4287-4289
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Hexagonally ordered mesoporous silica with a very narrow mesopore size distribution and exceptionally high stability paired with unusually thin pore walls was prepared using piperidine and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide.
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  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
  Language Wos 000267808000040 Publication Date 2009-06-09
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 17 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 2009 IF: 5.504
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:77684 Serial 3457
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Author Colomer, J.-F.; Bister, G.; Willems, I.; Konya, Z.; Fonseca, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Nagy, J.B.
  Title Synthesis of single wall carbon nanotubes by catalytic decomposition of hydrocarbons Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume Issue Pages 1343-1344
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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  Language Wos 000082398800037 Publication Date 2002-07-26
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  ISSN 1359-7345;1364-548X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 110 Open Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319; 1999 IF: 3.477
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:29719 Serial 3459
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Author Percebom, A.M.M.; Giner-casares, J.J.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Loh, W.; Liz-Marzan, L.M.
  Title Janus Gold Nanoparticles Obtained via Spontaneous Binary Polymer Shell Segregation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 52 Issue 52 Pages 4278-4281
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Janus gold nanoparticles are of high interest because they allow directed self-assembly and display plasmonic properties. We succeeded in coating gold nanoparticles with two different polymers that form a Janus shell. The spontaneous segregation of two immiscible polymers at the surface of the nanoparticles was verified by NOESY NMR and most importantly by electron microscopy analysis in two and three dimensions. The Janus structure is additionally shown to affect the aggregation behavior of the nanoparticles.
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  Notes Funding is acknowledged from the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant #267867 Plasmaquo, and ERC Starting Grant #335078 Colouratom). A.M.P. thanks the Brazilian FAPESP for financial support (FAPESP 2012/21930-3 and 2014/01807-8) and J.J. G.-C. acknowledges the Spanish MINECO for a Juan de la Cierva fellowship (#JCI-2012-12517). We thank Ada Herrero Ruiz and Daniel Padró for help with NMR measurements, Malou Henriksen for cell experiments and the Brazilian Synchrotron Laboratory (LNLS) for allocation of SAXS beamtime.; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 6.319
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Author Ying, J.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Yang, X.-Y.; Wei, H.; Xiao, Y.-X.; Janiak, C.; Mu, S.-C.; Tian, G.; Pan, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
  Title High viscosity to highly dispersed PtPd bimetallic nanocrystals for enhanced catalytic activity and stability Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 52 Issue 52 Pages 8219-8222
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract A facile high-viscosity-solvent method is presented to synthesize PtPd bimetallic nanocrystals highly dispersed in different mesostructures (2D and 3D structures), porosities (large and small pore sizes), and compositions (silica and carbon). Further, highly catalytic activity, stability and durability of the nanometals have been proven in different catalytic reactions.
  Address State Key Laboratory Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, 122, Luoshi Road, Wuhan, 430070, China. xyyang@whut.edu.cn
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  Language English Wos 000378715400006 Publication Date 2016-05-16
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  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 19 Open Access
  Notes This work was supported by NFSC (51472190 and 51503166), ISTCP (2015DFE52870), PCSIRT (IRT15R52) of China, and the Integrated Infrastructure Initiative of EU (312483-ESTEEM2).; esteem2jra4 Approved Most recent IF: 6.319
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Author Wang, L.; Hu, Z.-Y.; Yang, X.-Y.; Zhang, B.-B.; Geng, W.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Su, B.-L.
  Title Polydopamine nanocoated whole-cell asymmetric biocatalysts Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 53 Issue 49 Pages 6617-6620
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Our whole-cell biocatalyst with a polydopamine nanocoating shows high catalytic activity (5 times better productivity than the native cell) and reusability (84% of the initial yield after 5 batches, 8 times higher than the native cell) in asymmetric reduction. It also integrates with titania, silica, and magnetic nanoparticles for multi-functionalization.
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  Language Wos 000403572100018 Publication Date 2017-05-25
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  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 15 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes ; This work was supported by PCSIRT (IRT_15R52), NSFC (U1663225, U1662134, 51472190, 51611530672, 51503166), ISTCP (2015DFE52870), HPNSF (2016CFA033), CNPC (PPC2016007) and the China Scholarship Council (CSC). We thank Prof. Damien Hermand (URPhyM in UNamur) for help with cell culture, Ms Noelle Ninane (Narilis in UNamur) for help with CLSM characterization and Ms Siming Wu (WHUT) for help with magnetic property characterization. ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.319
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Author González-Rubio, G.; de Oliveira, T.M.; Altantzis, T.; La Porta, A.; Guerrero-Martínez, A.; Bals, S.; Scarabelli, L.; Liz-Marzán, L.M.
  Title Disentangling the effect of seed size and crystal habit on gold nanoparticle seeded growth Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 53 Issue 53 Pages 11360-11363
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Oxidative etching was used to produce gold seeds of different sizes and crystal habits. Following detailed characterization, the seeds were grown under different conditions. Our results bring new insights toward understanding the effect of size and crystallinity on the growth of anisotropic particles, whilst identifying guidelines for the optimisation of new synthetic protocols of predesigned seeds.
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  Language Wos 000412814900019 Publication Date 2017-09-26
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  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 29 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes This work was funded by the Spanish MINECO (grant # MAT2013-46101-R, Ramon y Cajal fellowship to A. G.-M. and FPI fellowship to G. G.-R.). Financial support is acknowledged from the European Commission (EUSMI, 731019). S. B. acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant # 335078-COLOURATOMS). T. A. acknowledges a postdoctoral grant from Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium). ECAS_Sara (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); Approved Most recent IF: 6.319
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Author Sanchis-Gual, R.; Susic, I.; Torres-Cavanillas, R.; Arenas-Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Mallah, T.; Coronado-Puchau, M.; Coronado, E.
  Title The design of magneto-plasmonic nanostructures formed by magnetic Prussian Blue-type nanocrystals decorated with Au nanoparticles Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Chemical Communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 57 Issue 15 Pages 1903-1906
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract We have developed a general protocol for the preparation of hybrid nanostructures formed by nanoparticles (NPs) of molecule-based magnets based on Prussian Blue Analogues (PBAs) decorated with plasmonic Au NPs of different shapes. By adjusting the pH, Au NPs can be attached preferentially along the edges of the PBA or randomly on the surface. The protocol allows tuning the plasmonic properties of the hybrids in the whole visible spectrum.
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  Language Wos 000620719300011 Publication Date 2021-01-18
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  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited 5 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes European Commission, COST Action MOLSPIN CA15128 ERC Advanced Grant Mol-2D 788222 ERC Consolidator Grant REALNANO 815128 Grant Agreement No. 731019 (EUSMI) ; Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, No. 14.W03.31.0001 ; Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Maria de Maeztu CEX2019-000919-M Project MAT2017-89993-R ; Generalitat Valenciana, PROMETEO/2017/066 iDiFEDER/2018/061 ; sygma; Approved Most recent IF: 6.319
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Author Bartholomeeusen, E.; De Cremer, G.; Kennes, K.; Hammond, C.; Hermans, I.; Lu, J.-B.; Schryvers, D.; Jacobs, P.A.; Roeffaers, M.B.J.; Hofkens, J.; Sels, B.F.; Coutino-Gonzalez, E.
  Title Optical encoding of luminescent carbon nanodots in confined spaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Chemical Communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 57 Issue 90 Pages 11952-11955
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
  Abstract Stable emissive carbon nanodots were generated in zeolite crystals using near infrared photon irradiation gradually converting the occluded organic template, originally used to synthesize the zeolite crystals, into discrete luminescent species consisting of nano-sized carbogenic fluorophores, as ascertained using Raman microscopy, and steady-state and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques. Photoactivation in a confocal laser fluorescence microscope allows 3D resolved writing of luminescent carbon nanodot patterns inside zeolites providing a cost-effective and non-toxic alternative to previously reported metal-based nanoclusters confined in zeolites, and opens up opportunities in bio-labelling and sensing applications.
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  Language Wos 000711122000001 Publication Date 2021-10-26
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  Impact Factor 6.319 Times cited Open Access Not_Open_Access
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 6.319
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Author Zhang, Y.; Sahoo, P.K.; Ren, P.; Qin, Y.; Cauwenbergh, R.; Nimmegeers, P.; Gandhi, S.R.; Van Passel, S.; Guidetti, A.; Das, S.
  Title Transition metal-free approach for the late-stage benzylic C(sp3)-H etherifications and esterifications Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Chemical Communications Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Commun
  Volume 58 Issue 81 Pages 11454-11457
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM); Organic synthesis (ORSY); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS)
  Abstract Herein, we report a transition metal-free approach for the regioselective functionalisation of benzylic C(sp3)-H bonds using alcohols and carboxylic acids as the nucleophiles. This approach provides a straightforward route for the synthesis of various benzylic ethers and esters to provide a wide generality of this system. Expediently, twelve pharmaceutically relevant compounds have been synthesized using this strategy.
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  Impact Factor 4.9 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess
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Author Tytgat, T.; Hauchecorne, B.; Abakumov, A.M.; Smits, M.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S.
  Title Photocatalytic process optimisation for ethylene oxidation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2012 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Eng J
  Volume 209 Issue Pages 494-500
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract When studying photocatalysis it is important to consider, beside the chemical approach, the engineering part related to process optimisation. To achieve this a fixed bed photocatalytic set-up consisting of different catalyst placings, in order to vary catalyst distribution, is studied. The use of a fixed quantity of catalyst placed packed or randomly distributed in the reactor, results in an almost double degradation for the distributed catalyst. Applying this knowledge leads to an improved performance with limited use of catalyst. A reactor only half filled with catalyst leads to higher degradation performance compared to a completely filled reactor. Taking into account this simple process optimisation by better distributing the catalyst a more sustainable photocatalytic air purification process is achieved. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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  Language Wos 000311190500058 Publication Date 2012-08-22
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  Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 12 Open Access
  Notes ; We are grateful for the delivered photocatalyst by Evonik as well as for the PhD grant (T. Tytgat) given by the Institute of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT). ; Approved Most recent IF: 6.216; 2012 IF: 3.473
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Author Smeulders, G.; van Oers, C.; Van Havenbergh, K.; Houthoofd, K.; Mertens, M.; Martens, J.A.; Bals, S.; Maes, B.U.W.; Meynen, V.; Cool, P.
  Title Smart heating profiles for the synthesis of benzene bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2011 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Eng J
  Volume 175 Issue Pages 585-591
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Organic synthesis (ORSY)
  Abstract In this study the effects of the heating rate and heating time on the formation of crystal-like benzene bridged periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) are investigated. The time needed to heat up an autoclave during the hydrothermal treatment has shown to be crucial in the synthesis of PMOs, while the total duration of heating gave rise to only minor differences. By choosing a smart heating profile, superior PMO materials can be obtained in a short time. Different heating profiles in a range from one minute to one hour are adopted by microwave equipment and compared with conventional heating methods. The heating rate has a large influence on the porosity characteristics and the uniformity of the obtained particles. Moreover, two new alternative synthetic strategies to adopt the smart heating profile are presented, in order to give some possible solutions for the expensive microwave equipment.
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  Language Wos 000297875900069 Publication Date 2011-10-07
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  Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 7 Open Access
  Notes Fwo; Goa-Bof Approved Most recent IF: 6.216; 2011 IF: 3.461
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Author Blommaerts, N.; Asapu, R.; Claes, N.; Bals, S.; Lenaerts, S.; Verbruggen, S.W.
  Title Gas phase photocatalytic spiral reactor for fast and efficient pollutant degradation Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Eng J
  Volume 316 Issue 316 Pages 850-856
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL)
  Abstract Photocatalytic reactors for the degradation of gaseous organic pollutants often suffer from major limitations such as small reaction area, sub-optimal irradiation conditions and thus limited reaction rate. In this work, an alternative solution is presented that involves a glass tube coated on the inside with (silvermodified) TiO2 and spiraled around a UVA lamp. First, the spiral reactor is coated from the inside with TiO2 using an experimentally verified procedure that is optimized toward UV light transmission. This procedure is kept as simple as possible and involves a single casting step of a 1 wt% suspension of TiO2 in ethanol through the spiral. This results in a coated tube that absorbs nearly all incident UV light under the experimental conditions used. The optimized coated spiral reactor is then benchmarked to a conventional annular photoreactor of the same outer dimensions and total catalyst loading over a broad range of experimental conditions. Although residence time distribution experiments indicate slightly longer dwelling of molecules in the spiral reactor, no significant difference in by-passing of gas between the spiral reactor and the annular reactor can be claimed. Acetaldehyde degradation efficiency of 100% is obtained with the spiral reactor for a residence time as low as 60 s, whereas the annular reactor could not achieve full degradation even at 1000 s residence time. In a final case study, addition of long-term stable silver nanoparticles, protected by an ultra-thin polymer shell applied via the layer-by-layer (LbL) method, to the spiral reactor coating is shown to double the degradation efficiency and provides an interesting strategy to cope with higher pollutant concentrations without changing the overall dimensions.
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  Notes N.B. wishes to thank the University of Antwerp – Belgium for financial support. N.C. and S.B. acknowledge financial support from European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078- COLOURATOM). S.W.V. acknowledges the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) for a postdoctoral fellowship. (ROMEO:green; preprint:; postprint:can ; pdfversion:cannot); ecas_sara Approved Most recent IF: 6.216
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Author Wang, W.; Mei, D.; Tu, X.; Bogaerts, A.
  Title Gliding arc plasma for CO 2 conversion: Better insights by a combined experimental and modelling approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Eng J
  Volume 330 Issue Pages 11-25
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract A gliding arc plasma is a potential way to convert CO2 into CO and O2, due to its non-equilibrium character, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms. In this paper, a self-consistent two-dimensional (2D) gliding arc model is developed, with a detailed non-equilibrium CO2 plasma chemistry, and validated with experiments. Our calculated values of the electron number density in the plasma, the CO2 conversion and energy efficiency show reasonable agreement with the experiments, indicating that the model can provide a realistic picture of the plasma chemistry. Comparison of the results with classical thermal conversion, as well as other plasma-based technologies for CO2 conversion reported in literature, demonstrates the non-equilibrium character of the gliding arc, and indicates that the gliding arc is a promising plasma reactor for CO2 conversion. However, some process modifications should be exploited to further improve its performance. As the model provides a realistic picture of the plasma behaviour, we use it first to investigate the plasma characteristics in a whole gliding arc cycle, which is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms. Subsequently, we perform a chemical kinetics analysis, to investigate the different pathways for CO2 loss and formation. Based on the revealed discharge properties and the underlying CO2 plasma chemistry, the model allows us to propose solutions on how to further improve the

CO2 conversion and energy efficiency by a gliding arc plasma.
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  Notes This research was supported by the European Marie Skłodowska- Curie Individual Fellowship “GlidArc” within Horizon 2020 (Grant No. 657304) and by the FWO project (grant G.0383.16N). The support of this experimental work by the EPSRC CO2Chem Seedcorn Grant and the FWO travel grant for study abroad (Grant K2.128.17N) is gratefully acknowledged. The calculations were performed using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UAntwerpen), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UAntwerpen. Approved Most recent IF: 6.216
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Author Michielsen, I.; Uytdenhouwen, Y.; Pype, J.; Michielsen, B.; Mertens, J.; Reniers, F.; Meynen, V.; Bogaerts, A.
  Title CO 2 dissociation in a packed bed DBD reactor: First steps towards a better understanding of plasma catalysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2017 Publication Chemical engineering journal Abbreviated Journal (up) Chem Eng J
  Volume 326 Issue 326 Pages 477-488
  Keywords A1 Journal article; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
  Abstract Plasma catalysis is gaining increasing interest for CO2 conversion, but the interaction between the plasma and catalyst is still poorly understood. This is caused by limited systematic materials research, since most works combine a plasma with commercial supported catalysts and packings. In the present paper, we study the influence of specific material and reactor properties, as well as reactor/bead configuration, on the conversion and energy efficiency of CO2 dissociation in a packed bed dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor. Of the various packing materials investigated, BaTiO3 yields the highest conversion and energy efficiency, i.e., 25% and 4.5%.

Our results show that, when evaluating the influence of catalysts, the impact of the packing (support) material itself cannot be neglected, since it can largely affect the conversion and energy efficiency. This shows the large potential for further improvement of packed bed plasma reactors for CO2 conversion and other chemical conversion reactions by adjusting both packing (support) properties and catalytically active sites. Moreover, we clearly prove that comparison of results obtained in different reactor setups should be done with care, since there is a large effect of the reactor setup and reactor/bead configuration.
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  Impact Factor 6.216 Times cited 49 Open Access OpenAccess
  Notes This research was carried out with financial support of the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT Flanders) for both I. Michielsen (IWT-141093) and J. Pype (IWT-131229) and of the Walloon region through the excellence programme FLYCOAT (nr. 1318147) for the profilometry measurements. The authors also acknowledge financial support from an IOF-SBO project from the University of Antwerp and from the Fund for Scientific Research (FWO; grant number: G.0254.14 N). This research was carried out in the framework of the network on Physical Chemistry of Plasma-Surface Interactions – Interuniversity Attraction Poles, phase VII (http://psi-iap7.ulb. ac.be/), and supported by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO). The authors would also like to thank Koen Van Laer for the discussions on this manuscript. Approved Most recent IF: 6.216
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