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| Author |
Tzedaki, G.; M.; Turner, S.; Godet, S.; De Graeve, I.; Kernig, B.; Hasenclever, J.; Terryn, H. |
| Title |
Structure and formation mechanism of rolled-in oxide areas on aluminum lithographic printing sheets |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal  |
Scripta Mater |
| Volume |
68 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
233-236 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
The subsurface area introduced during rolling on the 1100 aluminum alloy series alters its surface properties, which makes it more susceptible to corrosion. A combination of different transmission electron microscopy techniques is employed to observe the orientation of small grain structures and the distribution elements in the subsurface layer. This approach provided valuable insight into the formation mechanism of the layer and the phenomena taking place during rolling. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000314012000003 |
Publication Date |
2012-10-23 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1359-6462; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
6 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.747; 2013 IF: 2.968 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105288 |
Serial |
3277 |
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| Author |
Fang, C.M.; van Huis, M.A.; Zandbergen, H.W. |
| Title |
Structure and stability of Fe2 phases from density-functional theory calculations |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
| Volume |
63 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
418-421 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Fe(2)C plays a crucial role in the precipitation of iron carbides. Jack's structural models for epsilon-Fe(2)C, and non-stoichiometric epsilon-Fe(2.4)C, are analyzed using first-principles calculations. Several new configurations of epsilon-Fe(2)C with even higher stability are found. We show how epsilon-Fe(2)C transforms into eta-Fe(2)C, and address the structural relationships with the chi-Fe(5)C(2), theta-Fe(3)C and Fe(7)C(3) phases. The relative occurrence of these phases in steel, as well as their probable evolution during tempering of quenched steels, is discussed. (C) 2010 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000279496000017 |
Publication Date |
2010-05-03 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1359-6462; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
32 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.747; 2010 IF: 2.820 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95591 |
Serial |
3299 |
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Wang, B.; Idrissi, H.; Shi, H.; Colla, M.S.; Michotte, S.; Raskin, J.P.; Pardoen, T.; Schryvers, D. |
| Title |
Texture-dependent twin formation in nanocrystalline thin Pd films |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Scripta materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Mater |
| Volume |
66 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
866-871 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanocrystalline Pd films were produced by electron-beam evaporation and sputter deposition. The electron-beam-evaporated films reveal randomly oriented nanograins with a relatively high density of growth twins, unexpected in view of the high stacking fault energy of Pd. In contrast, sputter-deposited films show a clear 〈1 1 1〉 crystallographic textured nanostructure without twins. These results provide insightful information to guide the generation of microstructures with enhanced strength/ductility balance in high stacking fault energy nanocrystalline metallic thin films. |
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Place of Publication |
Oxford |
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Wos |
000303621900007 |
Publication Date |
2012-01-31 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1359-6462; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.747 |
Times cited |
19 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
Iap; Fwo |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.747; 2012 IF: 2.821 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96955 |
Serial |
3566 |
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| Author |
Faraji, F.; Neyts, E.C.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. |
| Title |
Comment on “Misinterpretation of the Shuttleworth equation” |
Type |
A1 Journal Article |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Scripta Materialia |
Abbreviated Journal |
Scripta Materialia |
| Volume |
250 |
Issue |
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Pages |
116186 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal Article; CMT |
| Abstract |
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Wos |
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Publication Date |
2024-05-24 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
1359-6462 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
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| Impact Factor |
6 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
Research Foundation Flanders; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 6; 2024 IF: 3.747 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ CMT |
Serial |
9116 |
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Helm, M.; Hilber, W.; Fromherz, T.; Peeters, F.M.; Alavi, K.; Pathak, R.N. |
| Title |
Bloch and localized electrons in semiconductor superlattices |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1994 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
9 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1989-1993 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Thesis |
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Place of Publication |
London |
Editor |
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Wos |
A1994PT27100023 |
Publication Date |
2002-08-25 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242;1361-6641; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.19 |
Times cited |
1 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
no |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:9370 |
Serial |
244 |
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| Author |
Peeters, F.M.; Devreese, J.T. |
| Title |
Hot magneto-phonon and electro-phonon resonances in heterostructures |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1992 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology: B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
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Pages |
15-20 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems |
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Wos |
A1992HL26200006 |
Publication Date |
2002-08-25 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242;1361-6641; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.19 |
Times cited |
12 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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CHEMISTRY, MEDICINAL 9/59 Q1 # CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY 40/163 Q1 # COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS 6/144 Q1 # COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY 10/104 Q1 # |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:2897 |
Serial |
1491 |
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Pereira, J.M.; Peeters, F.M.; Chaves, A.; Farias, G.A. |
| Title |
Klein tunneling in single and multiple barriers in graphene |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
25 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
033002,1-033002,9 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
We review the transmission properties of carriers interacting with potential barriers in graphene. The tunneling of electrons and holes in quantum structures in graphene is found to display features that are in marked contrast with those of other systems. In particular, the interaction between the carriers with electrostatic potential barriers can be related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in media with negative refraction indices, also known as metamaterials. This behavior becomes evident as one calculates the time evolution of wavepackets propagating across the barrier interface. In addition, we discuss the effect of trigonal warping on the tunneling through potential barriers. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
Editor |
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Wos |
000274318300004 |
Publication Date |
2010-02-04 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242;1361-6641; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.305 |
Times cited |
83 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; We want to acknowledge our collaborators in this work: P Vasilopoulos and M Barbier. This work was supported by the Brazilian Council for Research (CNPq), the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl) and the Belgian Science Policy (IAP). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.305; 2010 IF: 1.333 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:80961 |
Serial |
1764 |
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Kastalsky, A.; Peeters, F.M.; Chan, W.K.; Florez, L.T.; Harbison, J.P. |
| Title |
Novel nonlinear transport phenomena in a triangular quantum well |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1992 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology: B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
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Pages |
530-532 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
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Place of Publication |
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Wos |
A1992HL26200140 |
Publication Date |
2002-08-25 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242;1361-6641; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.19 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:3027 |
Serial |
2380 |
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| Author |
Xu, W.; Peeters, F.M.; Devreese, J.T. |
| Title |
Warm-electron transport in a two-dimensional semiconductor |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1992 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
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Pages |
1251-1256 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT); Theory of quantum systems and complex systems |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
A1992JT73000006 |
Publication Date |
0000-00-00 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.19 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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no |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:2915 |
Serial |
3903 |
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Zebrowski, D.P.; Peeters, F.M.; Szafran, B. |
| Title |
Driven spin transitions in fluorinated single- and bilayer-graphene quantum dots |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
32 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
065016 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) |
| Abstract |
Spin transitions driven by a periodically varying electric potential in dilute fluorinated graphene quantum dots are investigated. Flakes of monolayer graphene as well as electrostatic electron traps induced in bilayer graphene are considered. The stationary states obtained within the tight-binding approach are used as the basis for description of the system dynamics. The dilute fluorination of the top layer lifts the valley degeneracy of the confined states and attenuates the orbital magnetic dipole moments due to current circulation within the flake. The spin-orbit coupling introduced by the surface deformation of the top layer induced by the adatoms allows the spin flips to be driven by the AC electric field. For the bilayer quantum dots the spin flip times is substantially shorter than the spin relaxation. Dynamical effects including many-photon and multilevel transitions are also discussed. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000402405800007 |
Publication Date |
2017-04-19 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
2.305 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
; This work was supported by the National Science Centre according to decision DEC-2013/11/B/ST3/03837 and by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-VL). ; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.305 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144238 |
Serial |
4646 |
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Denneulin, T.; Rouvière, J.L.; Béché, A.; Py, M.; Barnes, J.P.; Rochat, N.; Hartmann, J.M.; Cooper, D. |
| Title |
The reduction of the substitutional C content in annealed Si/SiGeC superlattices studied by dark-field electron holography |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Semiconductor science and technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Semicond Sci Tech |
| Volume |
26 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
1-10 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Si/Si(1 − x − y)GexCy superlattices are used in the construction of new microelectronic architectures such as multichannel transistors. The introduction of carbon in SiGe allows for compensation of the strain and to avoid plastic relaxation. However, the formation of incoherent β-SiC clusters during annealing limits the processability of SiGeC. This precipitation leads to a modification of the strain in the alloy due to the reduction of the substitutional carbon content. Here, we investigated the strain in annealed Si/Si0.744Ge0.244C0.012 superlattices grown by reduced pressure chemical vapour deposition using dark-field electron holography. The variation of the substitutional C content was calculated by correlating the results with finite-element simulations. The obtained values were then compared with Fourier-transformed infrared spectrometry measurements. It was shown that after annealing for 2 min at 1050 °C carbon no longer has any influence on strain in the superlattice, which behaves like pure SiGe. However, a significant proportion of substitutional C atoms remain in a third-nearest neighbour (3nn) configuration. It was deduced that the influence of 3nn C on strain is negligible and that only isolated atoms have a significant contribution. It was also proposed that the 3nn configuration is an intermediary step during the formation of SiC clusters. |
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Place of Publication |
London |
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Wos |
000300151300010 |
Publication Date |
2011-11-07 |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0268-1242 |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.305 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 2.305; 2011 IF: 1.723 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:136427 |
Serial |
4508 |
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Volkov, V.V.; van Landuyt, J.; Marushkin, K.; Gijbels, R.; Férauge, C.; Vasilyev, M.G.; Shelyakin, A.A.; Sokolovsky, A.A. |
| Title |
LPE growth and characterization of InGaAsP/InP heterostructures: IR-emitting diodes at 1.66 μm: application to the remote monitoring of methane gas |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
1997 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : A : physical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat A-Phys |
| Volume |
62 |
Issue |
1/3 |
Pages |
624-632 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
| Abstract |
Highly effective IR light-emitting diodes operating at the wavelength 1.66 mu m and based on the buried heterostructure In0.88Ga0.12As0.26P0.74/ In0.72Ga0.28As0.62P0.38/In0.53Ga0.47As/InP have been grown by liquid-phase epitaxy (LPE) and characterized in detail by means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM),electron diffraction (ED), X-ray diffraction (XRD), secondary-ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and electroluminescence measurements. The InGaAsP epilayers are found to be well lattice matched and of good structural quality. A tentative explanation is presented for the spinodal decomposition observed in InGaAsP alloys. A new type of selective CK, gas sensor has been developed and fabricated an the basis of the IR light-emitting diode mentioned above. Especially designed for the remote control of CH4 gas via fibre optics, an integrated optoelectronic readout scheme has been developed and tested, It is shown that the proposed type of sensor can be used for the quantitative remote control of CH4 gas concentration (0.2-100%) via a fibre glass line up to a distance of 2 x 1 km. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science S.A. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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Wos |
A1997YD90600029 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-26 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0924-4247; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.499 |
Times cited |
3 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 2.499; 1997 IF: 0.635 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:20455 |
Serial |
1855 |
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Marikutsa, A.; Krivetskiy, V.; Yashina, L.; Rumyantseva, M.; Konstantinova, E.; Ponzoni, A.; Comini, E.; Abakumov, A.; Gaskov, A. |
| Title |
Catalytic impact of RuOx clusters to high ammonia sensitivity of tin dioxide |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical
T2 – 25th Eurosensors Conference, SEP 04-07, 2011, Athens, GREECE |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
| Volume |
175 |
Issue |
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Pages |
186-193 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
A comparative study of NH3-sensing performance of blank and modified nanocrystal line SnO2 was performed. Tin dioxide modified by ruthenium displayed the highest ammonia sensitivity with a maximum signal at 200 degrees C. The modifier was shown by XPS and EPR to occur in a mixed valence state of oxidized ruthenium distributed between the surface and bulk of tin dioxide nanocrystals. RuOx clustering on SnO2 surface was detected by means of electron microscopy assisted EDX-mapping. The effect of RuOx on tin dioxide interaction with ammonia was studied by temperature-programmed NH3 desorption, simultaneous Kelvin probe and DC-resistance measurements, EPR spectroscopy and analyses of the gas-solid interaction products. The modifier was shown to promote the materials reactivity to NH3 due to the catalytic activity of RuOx. The interaction with ammonia resulted in dipoles formation on the oxide surface along with reducing the grains net surface charge, established from the electron affinity increase and resistance decrease during NH3 exposure. The RuOx-catalyzed gas-solid interaction was deduced to proceed deeper than in the case of non-modified SnO2 and to yield nitrogen oxides (e.g. NO2), as was suggested by the oxidative character of gaseous products of NH3 interaction with RuOx-modified tin dioxide at 200 degrees C. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
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Wos |
000312358700033 |
Publication Date |
2012-06-19 |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0925-4005; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
20 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2012 IF: 3.535 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:105985 |
Serial |
293 |
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Vorobyeva, N.; Rumyantseva, M.; Filatova, D.; Konstantinova, E.; Grishina, D.; Abakumov, A.; Turner, S.; Gaskov, A. |
| Title |
Nanocrystalline ZnO(Ga) : paramagnetic centers, surface acidity and gas sensor properties |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
| Volume |
182 |
Issue |
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Pages |
555-564 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Nanocrystalline ZnO and ZnO(Ga) samples with different gallium content were prepared by wet-chemical method. Introduction of gallium leads to the increase of amount of weak acid sites such as surface hydroxyl groups. Gas sensing properties toward 0.22 ppm H2S and NO2 were studied at 100450 °C by DC conductance measurements. The optimal temperature for gas sensing experiments was determined. Sensor signal toward H2S decreases with increase of Ga concentration. The dependence of ZnO(Ga) sensor signal to NO2 on the gallium content has non-monotonous character, which correlates with the change of conductivity of the samples in air and concentration of paramagnetic donor states. |
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Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
Editor |
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Wos |
000319488800075 |
Publication Date |
2013-03-27 |
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0925-4005; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
42 |
Open Access |
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Hercules; FWO |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.401; 2013 IF: 3.840 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:107346 |
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2250 |
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Ferroni, M.; Carotta, M.C.; Guidi, V.; Martinelli, G.; Ronconi, F.; Richard, O.; van Dyck, D.; van Landuyt, J. |
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Structural characterization of Nb-TiO2 nanosized thick-films for gas sensing application |
Type |
P1 Proceeding |
| Year |
2000 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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68 |
Issue |
1-3 |
Pages |
140-145 |
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P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab |
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Pure and Nb-doped TiO2 thick-films were prepared by screen-printing, starting from nanosized powders. Grain growth and crystalline phase modification occurred as consequence of firing at high temperature. It has been shown that niobium addition inhibits grain coarsening and hinders anatase-to-rutile phase transition. These semiconducting films exhibited n-type behavior, while Nb acted as donor-dopant. Gas measurements demonstrated that the films are suitable for CO or NO2 sensing. Microstructural characterization by electron microscopy and differential thermal analysis (DTA) highlights the dependence of gas-sensing behavior on film's properties. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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000089218000022 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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0925-4005; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
51 |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2000 IF: 1.470 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95167 |
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3223 |
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Chizhov, A.S.; Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vasiliev, R.B.; Filatova, D.G.; Drozdov, K.A.; Krylov, I.V.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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Visible light activated room temperature gas sensors based on nanocrystalline ZnO sensitized with CdSe quantum dots |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
| Volume |
205 |
Issue |
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Pages |
305-312 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
This work reports the study of photoconductivity and visible light activated room temperature gas sensors properties of nanocrystalline ZnO thick films sensitized with colloidal CdSe quantum dots (QDs). Nanocrystalline zinc oxide (ZnO) was synthesized by the precipitation method. Colloidal CdSe quantum dots were obtained by high temperature colloidal synthesis. Sensitization was effectuated by three different procedures including direct adsorption of CdSe QDs stabilized with oleic acid on ZnO surface, anchoring to the ZnO surface through a bifunctional molecule of mercaptopropionic acid (MPA), and coating of CdSe QDs with a monolayer of MPA with subsequent adsorption on ZnO surface. Sensor measurements demonstrated that obtained QD CdSe/ZnO nanocomposites can be used for NO2 detection under visible (green) light illumination at room temperature without any thermal heating. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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000343117600041 |
Publication Date |
2014-09-06 |
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0925-4005; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
36 |
Open Access |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2014 IF: 4.097 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121107 |
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3848 |
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Ilin, A.; Martyshov, M.; Forsh, E.; Forsh, P.; Rumyantseva, M.; Abakumov, A.; Gaskov, A.; Kashkarov, P. |
| Title |
UV effect on NO2 sensing properties of nanocrystalline In2O3 |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
| Volume |
231 |
Issue |
231 |
Pages |
491-496 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanocrystalline indium oxide films with extremely small grains in range of 7-40 nm are prepared by sol-gel method. The influence of grain size on the sensitivity of indium oxide to nitrogen dioxide in low concentration at room temperature is investigated under the UV illumination and without illumination. The sensitivity increases with the decrease of grain sizes when In2O3 is illuminated while in the dark In2O3 with intermediate grain size exhibits the highest response. An explanation of the different behavior of the In2O3 with different grain size sensitivity to NO2 under illumination and in the dark is proposed. We demonstrate that pulsed illumination may be used for NO2 detection at room temperature that significantly reduces the power consumption of sensor. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Lausanne |
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000374330900055 |
Publication Date |
2016-03-16 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
27 |
Open Access |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.401 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133630 |
Serial |
4273 |
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Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vladimirova, S.A.; Vorobyeva, N.A.; Giebelhaus, I.; Mathur, S.; Chizhov, A.S.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Aksenenko, A.Y.; Kozlovsky, V.F.; Karakulina, O.M.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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p -CoO x / n -SnO 2 nanostructures: New highly selective materials for H 2 S detection |
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A1 Journal article |
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2017 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Nanostructures p-CoOx/n-SnO2 based on tin oxide nanowires have been prepared by two step CVD technique and characterized in detail by XRD, XRF, XPS, HAADF-STEM imaging and EDX-STEM mapping. Depending on the temperature of decomposition of cobalt complex during the second step of CVD synthesis of nanostructures cobalt oxide forms a coating and/or isolated nanoparticles on SnO2 nanowire surface. It was found that cobalt presents in +2 and +3 oxidation states. The measurements of gas sensor properties have been carried out during exposure to CO (14 ppm), NH3 (21 ppm), and H2S (2 ppm) in dry air. The opposite trends were observed in the effect of cobalt oxide on the SnO2 gas sensitivity when detecting CO or NH3 in comparison to H2S. The decrease of sensor signal toward CO and NH3 was attributed to high catalytic activity of Co3O4 in oxidation of these gases. Contrary, the significant increase of sensor signal in the presence of H2S was attributed to the formation of metallic cobalt sulfide and removal of the barrier between p-CoOx and n-SnO2. This effect provides an excellent selectivity of p-CoOx/n-SnO2 nanostructures in H2S detection. |
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Publication Date |
2017-08-17 |
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0925-4005 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
13 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access: Available from 10.10.2019
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ERA-Net.Plus, 096 FONSENS ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:145926 |
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4710 |
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Moro, G.; Bottari, F.; Sleegers, N.; Florea, A.; Cowen, T.; Moretto, L.M.; Piletsky, S.; De Wael, K. |
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Conductive imprinted polymers for the direct electrochemical detection of beta-lactam antibiotics: The case of cefquinome |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
| Volume |
297 |
Issue |
297 |
Pages |
126786 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
| Abstract |
A biomimetic sensor for cefquinome (CFQ) was designed at multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified graphite screen-printed electrodes (MWCNTs-G-SPEs) as a proof-of-concept for the creation of a sensors array for beta-lactam antibiotics detection in milk. The sensitive and selective detection of antibiotic residues in food and environment is a fundamental step in the elaboration of prevention strategies to fight the insurgence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as recommended by authorities around the world (EU, WHO, FDA). The detection strategy is based on the characteristic electrochemical fingerprint of the target antibiotic cefquinome. A conducive electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) coupled with MWCNTs was found to be the optimal electrode modifier, able to provide an increased selectivity and sensitivity for CFQ detection. The design of CFQ-MIP was facilitated by the rational selection of the monomer, 4-aminobenzoic acid (4-ABA). The electropolymerization process of 4-ABA have not been fully elucidated yet; for this reason a thorough study and optimization of electropolymerization conditions was performed to obtain a conducive and stable poly(4-ABA) film. The modified electrodes were characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). CFQ-MIP were synthesized at MWCNT-G-SPEs by electropolyrnerization in pH approximate to 1 (0.1 M sulphuric acid) with a monomer:template ratio of 5:1. Two different analytical protocols were tested (single and double step detection) to minimize unspecific adsorptions and improve the sensitivity. Under optimal conditions, the lowest CFQ concentration detectable by square wave voltammetry (SWV) at the modified sensor was 50 nM in 0.1 M phosphate buffer pH 2. |
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Publication Date |
2019-07-08 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
4 |
Open Access |
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; This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 753223. This work was also supported by FWO. ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:161777 |
Serial |
5549 |
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Qurashi, A.; Rather, J.A.; Yamazaki, T.; Sohail, M.; De Wael, K.; Merzougui, B.; Hakeem, A.S. |
| Title |
Swift electrochemical detection of paraben an endocrine disruptor by In2O3 nanobricks |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Sensors and actuators : B : chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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221 |
Issue |
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Pages |
167-171 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Novel indium oxide (In2O3) nanobricks have been prepared by template-less and surfactant-free hydrothermal synthesis method and were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and field emission scanning electronic microscopy (FESEM). The synthesized In2O3 nanobricks were successfully immobilized on the surface of glassy carbon electrode for the detection of Parabens (butylparaben). Owing to the unique structure and intriguing properties of these In2O3 nanobricks, the nanostructured thin-film electrode has shown an obvious electrocatalytic activity for the detection of butylparaben (BP). The detection limit (LOD) was estimated as 3 s/m and the sensitivity (LOQ) was calculated as 10 s/m and were found to be 0.08 μM and 0.26 μA μM−1 cm−2 respectively. This sensor showed high sensitivity compared with the reported electrochemical sensors for the detection of BP. The fabricated sensor was successfully applied for the detection of butyl paraben in real cosmetic samples with good recovery ranging from 96.0 to 100.3%. |
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000362918100021 |
Publication Date |
2015-06-23 |
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0925-4005 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
11 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
; ; |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 2015 IF: 4.097 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:127463 |
Serial |
5859 |
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Delabie, L.; Honoré, M.; Lenaerts, S.; Huyberechts, G.; Roggen, J.; Maes, G. |
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The effect of sintering and Pd-doping on the conversion of CO to CO2 on SnO2 gas sensor materials |
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A1 Journal article |
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1997 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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44 |
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446-451 |
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A1 Journal article |
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The principal aim of this work is to study the effect of the processes of sintering and Pd doping of SnO2 gas sensor materials on the conversion of CO to CO2. For this purpose, the gas phase above screen printed sensor material is investigated using FTIR spectroscopy, while surface area, porosity and particle size measurements are performed on the SnO2 powders. During sintering, larger agglomerates of primary particles are formed, which results in a larger conversion degree of CO. The effect of Pd doping of the tin dioxide film on the CO conversion is more pronounced. The transformation of CO starts at a lower temperature and the conversion degree increases remarkably. |
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000071717900035 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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0925-4005 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
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Most recent IF: 5.401; 1997 IF: 0.858 |
| Call Number |
UA @ admin @ c:irua:82017 |
Serial |
5947 |
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Rumyantseva, M.N.; Vladimirova, S.A.; Platonov, V.B.; Chizhov, A.S.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Khmelevsky, N.O.; Gaskov, A.M. |
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Sub-ppm H2S sensing by tubular ZnO-Co3O4 nanofibers |
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A1 Journal article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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307 |
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127624 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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Tubular ZnO – Co3O4 nanofibers were co-electrospun from polymer solution containing zinc and cobalt acetates. Phase composition, cobalt electronic state and element distribution in the fibers were investigated by XRD, SEM, HRTEM, HAADF-STEM with EDX mapping, and XPS. Bare ZnO has high selective sensitivity to NO and NO2, while ZnO-Co3O4 composites demonstrate selective sensitivity to H2S in dry and humid air. This effect is discussed in terms of transformation of cobalt oxides into cobalt sulfides and change in the acidity of ZnO oxide surface upon cobalt doping. Reduction in response and recovery time is attributed to the formation of a tubular structure facilitating gas transport through the sensitive layer. |
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Publication Date |
2019-12-24 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
This work was supported by RFBR grants No. 18-03-00091 and No. 18-03-00580. |
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Most recent IF: NA |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:166449 |
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6343 |
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Chizhov, As.; Rumyantseva, Mn.; Drozdov, Ka.; Krylov, Iv.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; Filatova, Dg.; Khmelevsky, No.; Kozlovsky, Vf.; Maltseva, Ln.; Gaskov, Am. |
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Photoresistive gas sensor based on nanocrystalline ZnO sensitized with colloidal perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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329 |
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Pages |
129035 |
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A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The development of sensor materials of which gas sensitivity activates under light illumination is of great importance for the design of portable gas analyzers with low power consumption. In the present work a ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite based on nanocrystalline ZnO and colloidal cubic-shaped perovskite CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (NCs) capped by oleic acide and oleylamine was synthesized. The individual materials and obtained nanocomposite are characterized by x-ray diffraction, low-temperature nitrogen adsorption, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive Xray spectroscopy mapping and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. The spectral dependence of the photoconductivity of the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite reveals a well-defined peak that strongly correlates with the its optical absorption spectrum. The nanocomposite ZnO/CsPbBr3 shows enhanced photoresponse under visible light illumination (lambda(max) = 470 nm, 8 mW/cm(2)) in air, oxygen and argone, compared with pure nanocrystalline ZnO. Under periodic illumination in the temperature range of 25-100 degrees C, the ZnO/CsPbBr3 nanocomposite shows a sensor response to 0.5-3.0 ppm NO2, unlike pure nanocrystalline ZnO matrix, which demonstrates sensor sensitivity to NO2 under the same conditions above 100 degrees C. The effects of humidity on the sensor signal and photoresponse are also discussed. |
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2020-10-25 |
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0925-4005 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
The reported study was funded by RFBR according to the research project N◦ 18-33-01004 and in part by a grant from the St. Petersburg State University – Event 3-2018 (id: 46380300). Element mapping for sensors were supported by M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University Program of Development (X-ray fluorescence spectrometer Tornado M4 plus). |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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EMAT @ emat @c:irua:176123 |
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6707 |
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Parrilla, M.; Montiel, F.N.; Van Durme, F.; De Wael, K. |
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Derivatization of amphetamine to allow its electrochemical detection in illicit drug seizures |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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337 |
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Pages |
129819 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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Amphetamine (AMP) is posing critical issues in our society being one of the most encountered drugs-of-abuse in the current illicit market. The continuous drug production in Europe urges the development of new tools for the rapid on-site determination of illicit drugs such as AMP. However, the direct electrochemical detection of AMP is a challenge because the molecule is non-electroactive at the potential window of conventional graphite SPEs. For this reason, a derivatization step is needed to convert the primary amine into an electroactive oxidizable group. Herein, the rapid electrochemical detection of AMP in seized samples based on the derivatization by 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonate (NQS) is presented by using square wave voltammetry (SWV) at graphite screen-printed electrodes (SPEs). First, a detailed optimization of the key parameters and the analytical performance is provided. The method showed a sensitivity of 7.9 µA mM-1 within a linear range from 50 to 500 µM, a limit of detection of 22.2 µM, and excellent reproducibility (RSD = 4.3%, n = 5 at 500 µM). Subsequently, the effect of NQS on common cutting agents for the selective detection of AMP is addressed. The comparison of the method with drugs-of-abuse containing secondary and tertiary amines confirms the selectivity of the method. Finally, the concept is applied to quantify AMP in 20 seized samples provided by forensic laboratories, exhibiting an accuracy of 97.3 ± 10.5%. Overall, the fast analysis of samples with the electrochemical profiling of derivatized AMP exhibits a straightforward on-site screening aiming to facilitate the tasks of law enforcement agents in the field. |
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000640386500001 |
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2021-03-19 |
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0925-4005 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:176353 |
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7762 |
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Parrilla, M.; Joosten, F.; De Wael, K. |
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Enhanced electrochemical detection of illicit drugs in oral fluid by the use of surfactant-mediated solution |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Sensors And Actuators B-Chemical |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensor Actuat B-Chem |
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348 |
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130659 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Antwerp Electrochemical and Analytical Sciences Lab (A-Sense Lab) |
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Illicit drug consumption is a worldwide worrying phenomenon that troubles modern society. For this reason, law enforcement agencies (LEAs) are placing tremendous efforts into tackling the spreading of such substances among our community. New sensing technologies can facilitate the LEAs duties by providing portable and affordable analytical devices. Herein, we present for the first time a sensitive and low-cost electrochemical method, i.e. square-wave adsorptive stripping voltammetry on carbon screen-printed electrodes (SPE), for the detection of five illicit drugs (i.e. cocaine, heroin, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, 4-chloro-alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone, and ketamine) in oral fluid by the aid of a surfactant. Particularly, the surfactant is adsorbed at the carbon electrode’s surface and yields the adsorption of illicit drug molecules, allowing for an enhanced electrochemical signal in comparison to surfactant-free media. First, the surfactant-mediated behavior is deeply explored at the SPE by cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Subsequently, the electrochemical behavior of the five illicit drugs is studied and optimized to render optimal analytical performance. Accordingly, the analytical system exhibited a wide linear concentration range from 1 to 30 µM with sub-micromolar limits of detection and high sensitivity. This performance is similar to other reported electrochemical sensors, but with the advantage of using an unmodified SPE, thus avoiding costly and complex functionalization of the SPE. Finally, the methodology was evaluated in diluted oral fluid samples spiked with illicit drugs. Overall, this work describes a simple, rapid, portable, and sensitive method for the detection of illicit drugs aiming to provide oral fluid testing opportunities to LEAs. |
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000701915600005 |
Publication Date |
2021-08-27 |
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0925-4005 |
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| Impact Factor |
5.401 |
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OpenAccess |
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Most recent IF: 5.401 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:181307 |
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7912 |
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Moro, G.; Cristofori, D.; Bottari, F.; Cattaruzza, E.; De Wael, K.; Moretto, L.M. |
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Redesigning an electrochemical MIP sensor for PFOS : practicalities and pitfalls |
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A1 Journal article |
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2019 |
Publication |
Sensors |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensors-Basel |
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19 |
Issue |
20 |
Pages |
4433 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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There is a growing interest in the technological transfer of highly performing electrochemical sensors within portable analytical devices for the in situ monitoring of environmental contaminants, such as perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). In the redesign of biomimetic sensors, many parameters should be taken into account from the working conditions to the electrode surface roughness. A complete characterization of the surface modifiers can help to avoid time-consuming optimizations and better interpret the sensor responses. In the present study, a molecularly imprinted polymer electrochemical sensor (MIP) for PFOS optimized on gold disk electrodes was redesigned on commercial gold screen-printed electrodes. However, its performance investigated by differential pulse voltammetry was found to be poor. Before proceeding with further optimization, a morphological study of the bare and modified electrode surfaces was carried out by scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and profilometry revealing an heterogeneous distribution of the polymer strongly influenced by the electrode roughness. The high content of fluorine of the target-template molecule allowed to map the distribution of the molecularly imprinted polymer before the template removal and to define a characterization protocol. This case study shows the importance of a multi-analytical characterization approach and identify significant parameters to be considered in similar redesigning studies. |
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000497864700081 |
Publication Date |
2019-10-14 |
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1424-8220 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.677 |
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Most recent IF: 2.677 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:164686 |
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5808 |
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Blommaerts, N.; Dingenen, F.; Middelkoop, V.; Savelkouls, J.; Goemans, M.; Tytgat, T.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Lenaerts, S. |
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Ultrafast screening of commercial sorbent materials for VOC adsorption using real-time FTIR spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2018 |
Publication |
Separation and purification technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sep Purif Technol |
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207 |
Issue |
207 |
Pages |
284-290 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) |
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Recovery of valuable volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from waste streams is of great industrial importance. Adsorption on zeolites offers an economically and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional activated carbon. When evaluating the suitability of a given zeolite for a particular adsorption application, its adsorption capacity has to be determined. This is traditionally achieved using gas chromatography as an analysis tool, yielding only a few discrete sampling points that constitute the adsorption profile. Meanwhile, only low flow rates and low concentrations of volatile organics can be used, rendering the procedure troublesome and time consuming. Herein, we propose a tool for the fast screening of a large amount of zeolites using on-line and quasi real-time Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The technique was used to determine the adsorption capacity of three different commercial zeolites and two silica gels, for five industrially relevant VOCs: acetone; methanol; isohexane; isopentane; and toluene. A series of rapid measurements of the individual adsorption capacities were carried out to obtain a detailed overview of the versatility of the proposed method for the characterization of multi-component and multi-sorption bed systems. |
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000445987500032 |
Publication Date |
2018-06-27 |
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1383-5866 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.359 |
Times cited |
5 |
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; We would like to thank Vlaams Agenschap Innoveren & Ondernemen (VLAIO) for financial support. The authors would also like to thank Kureha GmbH, Germany for kindly supplying us with their BAC (R) (bead-shaped activated carbon) samples. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.359 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:154694 |
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6000 |
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Anitha, A.; Brasoveanu, A.; Duarte, M.; Hughes, S.; Daubechies, I.; Dik, J.; Janssens, K.; Alfeld, M. |
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Restoration of X-ray fluorescence images of hidden paintings |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Signal processing |
Abbreviated Journal |
Signal Process |
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93 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
592-604 |
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A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation) |
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This paper describes our methods for repairing and restoring images of hidden paintings (paintings that have been painted over and are now covered by a new surface painting) that have been obtained via noninvasive X-ray fluorescence imaging of their canvases. This recently developed imaging technique measures the concentrations of various chemical elements at each two-dimensional spatial location across the canvas. These concentrations in turn result from pigments present both in the surface painting and in the hidden painting beneath. These X-ray fluorescence images provide the best available data from which to noninvasively study a hidden painting. However, they are typically marred by artifacts of the imaging process, features of the surface painting, and areas of information loss. Repairing and restoring these images thus consists of three stages: (1) repairing acquisition artifacts in the dataset, (2) removal of features in the images that result from the surface painting rather than the hidden painting, and (3) identification and repair of areas of information loss. We describe methods we have developed to address each of these stages: a total-variation minimization approach to artifact correction, a novel method for underdetermined blind source separation with multimodal side information to address surface feature removal, and two application-specific new methods for automatically identifying particularly thick or X-ray absorbent surface features in the painting. Finally, we demonstrate the results of our methods on a hidden painting by the artist Vincent van Gogh. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
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000312521400007 |
Publication Date |
2012-10-13 |
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0165-1684 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
3.11 |
Times cited |
13 |
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; Marco F. Duarte was supported during this research by NSF Supplemental Funding DMS-0439872 to UCLA-IPAM, PI: R. Caflisch. Matthias Alfeld receives support in the form of a Ph.D. fellowship of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). This research was also 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. ; |
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Most recent IF: 3.11; 2013 IF: 2.238 |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:105921 |
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5817 |
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Ke, X.; Turner, S.; Quintana, M.; Hadad, C.; Montellano-López, A.; Carraro, M.; Sartorel, A.; Bonchio, M.; Prato, M.; Bittencourt, C.; Van Tendeloo, G.; |
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Dynamic motion of Ru-polyoxometalate ions (POMs) on functionalized few-layer graphene |
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A1 Journal article |
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2013 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
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9 |
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23 |
Pages |
3922-3927 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The interaction and stability of Ru4POM on few layer graphene via functional groups is investigated by time-dependent imaging using aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy. The Ru4POM demonstrates dynamic motion on the graphene surface with its frequency and amplitude of rotation related to the nature of the functional group used. The stability of the Ru4POMgraphene hybrid corroborates its long-term robustness when applied to multielectronic catalytic processes. |
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Weinheim |
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000331282400003 |
Publication Date |
2013-07-01 |
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1613-6810; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
16 |
Open Access |
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IAP-7; Countatoms; |
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Most recent IF: 8.643; 2013 IF: 7.514 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115768 |
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763 |
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Rehor, I.; Slegerova, J.; Kucka, J.; Proks, V.; Petrakova, V.; Adam, M.P.; Treussart, F.; Turner, S.; Bals, S.; Sacha, P.; Ledvina, M.; Wen, A.M.; Steinmetz, N.F.; Cigler, P.; |
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Fluorescent nanodiamonds embedded in biocompatible translucent shells |
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A1 Journal article |
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2014 |
Publication |
Small |
Abbreviated Journal |
Small |
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10 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
1106-1115 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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High pressure high temperature (HPHT) nanodiamonds (NDs) represent extremely promising materials for construction of fluorescent nanoprobes and nanosensors. However, some properties of bare NDs limit their direct use in these applications: they precipitate in biological solutions, only a limited set of bio-orthogonal conjugation techniques is available and the accessible material is greatly polydisperse in shape. In this work, we encapsulate bright 30-nm fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) in 1020-nm thick translucent (i.e., not altering FND fluorescence) silica shells, yielding monodisperse near-spherical particles of mean diameter 66 nm. High yield modification of the shells with PEG chains stabilizes the particles in ionic solutions, making them applicable in biological environments. We further modify the opposite ends of PEG chains with fluorescent dyes or vectoring peptide using click chemistry. High conversion of this bio-orthogonal coupling yielded circa 2000 dye or peptide molecules on a single FND. We demonstrate the superior properties of these particles by in vitro interaction with human prostate cancer cells: while bare nanodiamonds strongly aggregate in the buffer and adsorb onto the cell membrane, the shell encapsulated NDs do not adsorb nonspecifically and they penetrate inside the cells. |
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Weinheim |
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000333538000012 |
Publication Date |
2014-02-05 |
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1613-6810; |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
8.643 |
Times cited |
79 |
Open Access |
Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
262348 ESMI; Hercules; FWO |
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Most recent IF: 8.643; 2014 IF: 8.368 |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:115566 |
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1234 |
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