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Author | Shaw, P.; Kumar, N.; Privat-Maldonado, A.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Cold Atmospheric Plasma Increases Temozolomide Sensitivity of Three-Dimensional Glioblastoma Spheroids via Oxidative Stress-Mediated DNA Damage | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Cancers | Abbreviated Journal | Cancers |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 8 | Pages | 1780 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
Abstract | Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most frequent and aggressive primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Current standard radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy with the alkylating agent temozolomide (TMZ) yield poor clinical outcome. This is due to the stem-like properties of tumor cells and genetic abnormalities in GBM, which contribute to resistance to TMZ and progression. In this study, we used cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to enhance the sensitivity to TMZ through inhibition of antioxidant signaling (linked to TMZ resistance). We demonstrate that CAP indeed enhances the cytotoxicity of TMZ by targeting the antioxidant specific glutathione (GSH)/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) signaling. We optimized the threshold concentration of TMZ on five different GBM cell lines (U251, LN18, LN229, U87-MG and T98G). We combined TMZ with CAP and tested it on both TMZ-sensitive (U251, LN18 and LN229) and TMZ-resistant (U87-MG and T98G) cell lines using two-dimensional cell cultures. Subsequently, we used a three-dimensional spheroid model for the U251 (TMZ-sensitive) and U87-MG and T98G (TMZ-resistant) cells. The sensitivity of TMZ was enhanced, i.e., higher cytotoxicity and spheroid shrinkage was obtained when TMZ and CAP were administered together. We attribute the anticancer properties to the release of intracellular reactive oxygen species, through inhibiting the GSH/GPX4 antioxidant machinery, which can lead to DNA damage. Overall, our findings suggest that the combination of CAP with TMZ is a promising combination therapy to enhance the efficacy of TMZ towards the treatment of GBM spheroids. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000644001200001 | Publication Date | 2021-04-08 | |
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ISSN | 2072-6694 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Notes | We thank the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and the Laboratory of Protein Science, Proteomics & Epigenetic Signalling, at the University of Antwerp, for providing the facilities for the cell experiments. We are also grateful to Peter Ponsaerts from the Laboratory of Experimental Haematology, at the University of Antwerp, for providing the fluorescence microscope. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:177779 | Serial | 6746 | ||
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Author | Song, C.-H.; Attri, P.; Ku, S.-K.; Han, I.; Bogaerts, A.; Choi, E.H. | ||||
Title | Cocktail of reactive species generated by cold atmospheric plasma: oral administration induces non-small cell lung cancer cell death | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Journal Of Physics D-Applied Physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys D Appl Phys |
Volume | 54 | Issue | 18 | Pages | 185202 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, with 85% of all lung cancer reported as NSCLC. Moreover, there are no effective treatments in advanced NSCLC. This study shows for the first time that oral administration of plasma-treated water (PTW) can cure advanced NSCLC. The cold plasma in water generates a cocktail of reactive species, and oral administration of this cocktail to mice showed no toxicities even at the highest dose of PTW, after a single dose and repeated doses for 28 d in mice. In vivo studies reveal that PTW showed favorable anticancer effects on chemo-resistant lung cancer, similarly to gefitinib treatment as a reference drug in a chemo-resistant NSCLC model. The anticancer activities of PTW seem to be involved in inhibiting proliferation and angiogenesis and enhancing apoptosis in the cancer cells. Interestingly, the PTW contributes to enhanced immune response and improved cachexia in the model. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000621503200001 | Publication Date | 2021-05-06 | |
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ISSN | 0022-3727 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.588 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea, NRF-2016K1A4A3914113 ; We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Leading Foreign Research Institute Recruitment program (Grant # NRF-2016K1A4A3914113) through the Basic Science Research Program of the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea and in part by Kwangwoon University. | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.588 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:176649 | Serial | 6747 | ||
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Author | Payne, L.M.; Masia, F.; Zilli, A.; Albrecht, W.; Borri, P.; Langbein, W. | ||||
Title | Quantitative morphometric analysis of single gold nanoparticles by optical extinction microscopy: Material permittivity and surface damping effects | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Journal Of Chemical Physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Chem Phys |
Volume | 154 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 044702 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000630495600001 | Publication Date | 2021-01-28 | |
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ISSN | 0021-9606 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.965 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | This work was supported by the Welsh Government Life Sciences Bridging Fund (Grant No. LSBF/R6-005), the UK EPSRC (Grant Nos. EP/I005072/1 and EP/M028313/1), and the European Commission (Grant No. EUSMI E191000350). P.B. acknowledges the Royal Society for her Wolfson research merit award (Grant No. WM140077). F.M. acknowledges the Ser Cymru II programme (Case ID 80762-CU-148) which is part-funded by Cardiff University and the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government. W.A. acknowledges an Individual Fellowship from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) under the EU’s Horizon 2020 program (Grant No. 797153, SOPMEN) and Sara Bals for supporting the STEM measurements. The brightfield TEM was performed by Thomas Davies at Cardiff University. We acknowledge Iestyn Pope for technical support of the optical equipment. | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.965 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:177566 | Serial | 6748 | ||
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Author | Yusupov, M.; Privat-Maldonado, A.; Cordeiro, R.M.; Verswyvel, H.; Shaw, P.; Razzokov, J.; Smits, E.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Oxidative damage to hyaluronan–CD44 interactions as an underlying mechanism of action of oxidative stress-inducing cancer therapy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Redox Biology | Abbreviated Journal | Redox Biol |
Volume | 43 | Issue | Pages | 101968 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Center for Oncological Research (CORE) | ||||
Abstract | Multiple cancer therapies nowadays rely on oxidative stress to damage cancer cells. Here we investigated the biological and molecular effect of oxidative stress on the interaction between CD44 and hyaluronan (HA), as interrupting their binding can hinder cancer progression. Our experiments demonstrated that the oxidation of HA decreased its recognition by CD44, which was further enhanced when both CD44 and HA were oxidized. The reduction of CD44–HA binding negatively affected the proliferative state of cancer cells. Our multi-level atomistic simulations revealed that the binding free energy of HA to CD44 decreased upon oxidation. The effect of HA and CD44 oxidation on CD44–HA binding was similar, but when both HA and CD44 were oxidized, the effect was much larger, in agreement with our experiments. Hence, our experiments and computations support our hypothesis on the role of oxidation in the disturbance of CD44–HA interaction, which can lead to the inhibition of proliferative signaling pathways inside the tumor cell to induce cell death. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000657371800005 | Publication Date | 2021-04-14 | |
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ISSN | 2213-2317 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Fwo; The authors acknowledge the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the University of Antwerp (UA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UA, where all computational work was performed. | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.337 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:177780 | Serial | 6750 | ||
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Author | Logie, E.; Chirumamilla, C.S.; Perez-Novo, C.; Shaw, P.; Declerck, K.; Palagani, A.; Rangarajan, S.; Cuypers, B.; De Neuter, N.; Mobashar Hussain Urf Turabe, F.; Kumar Verma, N.; Bogaerts, A.; Laukens, K.; Offner, F.; Van Vlierberghe, P.; Van Ostade, X.; Berghe, W.V. | ||||
Title | Covalent Cysteine Targeting of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Family by Withaferin-A Reduces Survival of Glucocorticoid-Resistant Multiple Myeloma MM1 Cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Cancers | Abbreviated Journal | Cancers |
Volume | 13 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 1618 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; ADReM Data Lab (ADReM); Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by plasma cells’ uncontrolled growth. The major barrier in treating MM is the occurrence of primary and acquired therapy resistance to anticancer drugs. Often, this therapy resistance is associated with constitutive hyperactivation of tyrosine kinase signaling. Novel covalent kinase inhibitors, such as the clinically approved BTK inhibitor ibrutinib (IBR) and the preclinical phytochemical withaferin A (WA), have, therefore, gained pharmaceutical interest. Remarkably, WA is more effective than IBR in killing BTK-overexpressing glucocorticoid (GC)-resistant MM1R cells. To further characterize the kinase inhibitor profiles of WA and IBR in GC-resistant MM cells, we applied phosphopeptidome- and transcriptome-specific tyrosine kinome profiling. In contrast to IBR, WA was found to reverse BTK overexpression in GC-resistant MM1R cells. Furthermore, WA-induced cell death involves covalent cysteine targeting of Hinge-6 domain type tyrosine kinases of the kinase cysteinome classification, including inhibition of the hyperactivated BTK. Covalent interaction between WA and BTK could further be confirmed by biotin-based affinity purification and confocal microscopy. Similarly, molecular modeling suggests WA preferably targets conserved cysteines in the Hinge-6 region of the kinase cysteinome classification, favoring inhibition of multiple B-cell receptors (BCR) family kinases. Altogether, we show that WA’s promiscuous inhibition of multiple BTK family tyrosine kinases represents a highly effective strategy to overcome GC-therapy resistance in MM. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000638328000001 | Publication Date | 2021-03-31 | |
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ISSN | 2072-6694 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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Notes | The authors thank Eva Lion, Head of Tumor Immunology Group of the Laboratory of Experimental Hematology (University of Antwerp), for kindly providing GC‐resistant U266 cells. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:177781 | Serial | 6751 | ||
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Author | Albrecht, W.; Van Aert, S.; Bals, S. | ||||
Title | Three-Dimensional Nanoparticle Transformations Captured by an Electron Microscope | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Accounts Of Chemical Research | Abbreviated Journal | Accounts Chem Res |
Volume | 54 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 1189-1199 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000626269900011 | Publication Date | 2021-03-02 | |
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ISSN | 0001-4842 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 20.268 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (ERC Consolidator Grants No. 815128–REALNANO and No. 770887–PICOMETRICS), the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, G.0267.18N), and the European Commission (EUSMI). The authors furthermore acknowledge funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, ESTEEM3. The authors also acknowledge contributions from all co-workers that have contributed over the years: Thomas Altantzis, Annick De Backer, Joost Batenburg and co-workers, Armand Béché, Eva Bladt, Lewys Jones and co-workers, Luis Liz-Marzán and co-workers, Ivan Lobato, Thais Milagres de Oliveira, Peter Nellist and co-workers, Hugo Pérez Garza and co-workers, Alexander Skorikov, Sara Skrabalak and co-workers, Sandra Van Aert, Alfons van Blaaderen and co-workers, Hans Vanrompay, Staf Van Tendeloo, and Johan Verbeeck.; sygmaSB; | Approved | Most recent IF: 20.268 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:177644 | Serial | 6752 | ||
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Author | Li, S.; Ahmed, R.; Yi, Y.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Methane to Methanol through Heterogeneous Catalysis and Plasma Catalysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Catalysts | Abbreviated Journal | Catalysts |
Volume | 11 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 590 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Direct oxidation of methane to methanol (DOMTM) is attractive for the increasing industrial demand of feedstock. In this review, the latest advances in heterogeneous catalysis and plasma catalysis for DOMTM are summarized, with the aim to pinpoint the differences between both, and to provide some insights into their reaction mechanisms, as well as the implications for future development of highly selective catalysts for DOMTM. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000653609900001 | Publication Date | 2021-05-01 | |
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ISSN | 2073-4344 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.082 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China, DUT18JC42 ; National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21503032 ; PetroChina Innovation Foundation, 2018D-5007-0501 ; TOP-BOF research project of the Research Council of the University of Antwerp, 32249 ; This research was funded by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (DUT18JC42), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21503032) PetroChina Innovation Foundation (2018D-5007-0501) and the TOP-BOF research project of the Research Council of the University of Antwerp (grant ID 32249). This research was supported by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). The authors warmly acknowledge CSC for their support. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.082 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:177851 | Serial | 6753 | ||
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Author | Petrović, A. p.; Raju, M.; Tee, X. y.; Louat, A.; Maggio-Aprile, I.; Menezes, R. m.; Wyszyński, M. j.; Duong, N. k.; Reznikov, M.; Renner, C.; Milošević, M.V.; Panagopoulos, C. | ||||
Title | Skyrmion-(Anti)Vortex Coupling in a Chiral Magnet-Superconductor Heterostructure | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Physical Review Letters | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev Lett |
Volume | 126 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 117205 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | We report experimental coupling of chiral magnetism and superconductivity in [IrFeCoPt]/Nb heterostructures. The stray field of skyrmions with radius ~50nm is sufficient to nucleate antivortices in a 25nm Nb film, with unique signatures in the magnetization, critical current and flux dynamics, corroborated via simulations. We also detect a thermally-tunable Rashba-Edelstein exchange coupling in the isolated skyrmion phase. This realization of a strongly interacting skyrmion-(anti)vortex system opens a path towards controllable topological hybrid materials, unattainable to date. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000652825200011 | Publication Date | 2021-03-17 | |
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ISSN | 0031-9007 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.462 | Times cited | 20 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | National Research Foundation Singapore, NRFNRFI2015-04 ; Ministry of Education – Singapore, MOE2018-T3-1-002 ; Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung, 182652 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Universiteit Antwerpen; Flemish Government; European Cooperation in Science and Technology, CA16218 ; CalcUA Flemish Supercomputer Center; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.462 | ||
Call Number | CMT @ cmt @c:irua:177505 | Serial | 6754 | ||
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Author | González-García, A.; López-Pérez, W.; González-Hernández, R.; Bacaksiz, C.; Šabani, D.; Milošević, M.V.; Peeters, F.M. | ||||
Title | Transition-metal adatoms on 2D-GaAs: a route to chiral magnetic 2D materials by design | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Journal Of Physics-Condensed Matter | Abbreviated Journal | J Phys-Condens Mat |
Volume | 33 | Issue | 14 | Pages | 145803 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Using relativistic density-functional calculations, we examine the magneto-crystalline anisotropy and exchange properties of transition-metal atoms adsorbed on 2D-GaAs. We show that single Mn and Mo atom (Co and Os) strongly bind on 2D-GaAs, and induce local out-of-plane (in-plane) magnetic anisotropy. When a pair of TM atoms is adsorbed on 2D-GaAs in a close range from each other, magnetisation properties change (become tunable) with respect to concentrations and ordering of the adatoms. In all cases, we reveal presence of strong Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction. These results indicate novel pathways towards two-dimensional chiral magnetic materials by design, tailored for desired applications in magneto-electronics. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000626453600001 | Publication Date | 2021-04-07 | |
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ISSN | 0953-8984 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 2.649 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.649 | |||
Call Number | CMT @ cmt @c:irua:177483 | Serial | 6755 | ||
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Author | Bacaksiz, C.; Šabani, D.; Menezes, R.M.; Milošević, M.V. | ||||
Title | Distinctive magnetic properties of CrI3 and CrBr3 monolayers caused by spin-orbit coupling | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Physical Review B | Abbreviated Journal | Phys Rev B |
Volume | 103 | Issue | 12 | Pages | 125418 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | After the discovery of magnetism in monolayer CrI3, the magnetic properties of different 2D materials from the chromium-trihalide family are intuitively assumed to be similar, yielding magnetic anisotropy from the spin-orbit coupling on halide ligands. Here we reveal significant differences between the CrI3 and CrBr3 magnetic monolayers in their magnetic anisotropy, resulting Curie temperature, hysteresis in external magnetic field, and evolution of magnetism with strain, all predominantly attributed to distinctly different interplay of atomic contributions to spin-orbit coupling in two materials. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000646179300003 | Publication Date | 2021-03-17 | |
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ISSN | 2469-9950 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.836 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Universiteit Antwerpen; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.836 | ||
Call Number | CMT @ cmt @c:irua:177506 | Serial | 6756 | ||
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Author | Bengtson, C.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | The Quest to Quantify Selective and Synergistic Effects of Plasma for Cancer Treatment: Insights from Mathematical Modeling | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | International Journal Of Molecular Sciences | Abbreviated Journal | Int J Mol Sci |
Volume | 22 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 5033 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) and plasma-treated liquids (PTLs) have recently become a promising option for cancer treatment, but the underlying mechanisms of the anti-cancer effect are still to a large extent unknown. Although hydrogen peroxide () has been recognized as the major anti-cancer agent of PTL and may enable selectivity in a certain concentration regime, the co-existence of nitrite can create a synergistic effect. We develop a mathematical model to describe the key species and features of the cellular response toward PTL. From the numerical solutions, we define a number of dependent variables, which represent feasible measures to quantify cell susceptibility in terms of the membrane diffusion rate constant and the intracellular catalase concentration. For each of these dependent variables, we investigate the regimes of selective versus non-selective, and of synergistic versus non-synergistic effect to evaluate their potential role as a measure of cell susceptibility. Our results suggest that the maximal intracellular concentration, which in the selective regime is almost four times greater for the most susceptible cells compared to the most resistant cells, could be used to quantify the cell susceptibility toward exogenous . We believe our theoretical approach brings novelty to the field of plasma oncology, and more broadly, to the field of redox biology, by proposing new ways to quantify the selective and synergistic anti-cancer effect of PTL in terms of inherent cell features. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000650366900001 | Publication Date | 2021-05-10 | |
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ISSN | 1422-0067 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.226 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.226 | |||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178123 | Serial | 6757 | ||
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Author | González‐Rubio, G.; Díaz‐Núñez, P.; Albrecht, W.; Manzaneda‐González, V.; Bañares, L.; Rivera, A.; Liz‐Marzán, L.M.; Peña‐Rodríguez, O.; Bals, S.; Guerrero‐Martínez, A. | ||||
Title | Controlled Alloying of Au@Ag Core–Shell Nanorods Induced by Femtosecond Laser Irradiation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advanced Optical Materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Opt Mater |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 2002134 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000625964300001 | Publication Date | 2021-03-07 | |
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ISSN | 2195-1071 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.875 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | G.G.‐R., P.D.‐N., and W.A. contributed equally to this work. This work was funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) (Grant Nos. RTI2018‐095844‐B‐I00, PID2019‐105325RB, and PGC2018‐096444‐B‐I00), the Madrid Regional Government (Grant Nos. P2018/NMT‐4389 and S2018/EMT‐4437), and the EUROfusion Consortium (grant ENR‐IFE19.CCFE‐01). This work was supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action TUMIEE (Grant No. CA17126). S.B. and W.A. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program (ERC Consolidator Grant No. 815128 – REALNANO). All the authors acknowledge funding from the European Commission (Grant No. E180900184‐EUSMI). G.G.‐R. thanks the Spanish MICIU for an FPI (Grant No. BES‐2014‐068972) fellowship. W.A. acknowledges an Individual Fellowship from the Marie Sklodowska‐Curie actions (MSCA) under the EU's Horizon 2020 Program (Grant No. 797153, SOPMEN). The facilities provided by the Center for Ultrafast Laser of Complutense University of Madrid are gratefully acknowledged. The authors also acknowledge the computer resources and technical assistance provided by CESVIMA (UPM).; sygmaSB | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.875 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:177586 | Serial | 6758 | ||
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Author | Kelly, S.; van de Steeg, A.; Hughes, A.; van Rooij, G.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Thermal instability and volume contraction in a pulsed microwave N2plasma at sub-atmospheric pressure | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Plasma Sources Science & Technology | Abbreviated Journal | Plasma Sources Sci T |
Volume | 30 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 055005 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We studied the evolution of an isolated pulsed plasma in a vortex flow stabilised microwave (MW) discharge in N2 at 25 mbar via the combination of 0D kinetics modelling, iCCD imaging and laser scattering diagnostics. Quenching of electronically excited N2 results in fast gas heating and the onset of a thermal-ionisation instability, contracting the discharge volume. The onset of a thermal-ionisation instability driven by vibrational excitation pathways is found to facilitate significantly higher N2 conversion (i.e. dissociation to atomic N2 ) compared to pre-instability conditions, emphasizing the potential utility of this dynamic in future fixation applications. The instability onset is found to be instigated by super-elastic heating of the electron energy distribution tail via vibrationally excited N2 . Radial contraction of the discharge to the skin depth is found to occur post instability, while the axial elongation is found to be temporarily contracted during the thermal instability onset. An increase in power reflection during the thermal instability onset eventually limits the destabilising effects of exothermic electronically excited N2 quenching. Translational and vibrational temperature reach a quasi-non-equilibrium after the discharge contraction, with translational temperatures reaching ∼1200 K at the pulse end, while vibrational temperatures are found in near equilibrium with the electron energy (1 eV, or ∼11 600 K). This first description of the importance of electronically excited N2 quenching in thermal instabilities gives an additional fundamental understanding of N2 plasma behaviour in pulsed MW context, and thereby brings the eventual implementation of this novel N2 fixation method one step closer. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000648710900001 | Publication Date | 2021-05-01 | |
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ISSN | 0963-0252 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.302 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen, 733.000.002 ; Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 30505023 GoF9618n ; H2020 European Research Council, 810182 ; H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, 813393 838181 ; SK & AB acknowledge financial support by the European 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 programme (Grant Agreement No. 810182—SCOPE ERC Synergy project), and the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO Grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023). 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 Centre VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (department EWI) and the UAntwerpen. SK and AB would like to thank Mr Luc van ’t dack, Dr Karen Leyssens and Ing. Karel Venken for their technical assistance. AvdS, AH and GvR are grateful to Ampleon for the use of their solid-state microwave amplifier units and acknowledge financial support from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO Grant No. 733.000.002) in the framework of the CO2 -to-products programme with kind support from Shell, and the ENW PPP Fund for the top sectors. This project has been partially funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme ‘Pioneer’ under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement No. 813393. | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.302 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178122 | Serial | 6759 | ||
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Author | MacArthur, K.E.; Yankovich, A.B.; Béché, A.; Luysberg, M.; Brown, H.G.; Findlay, S.D.; Heggen, M.; Allen, L.J. | ||||
Title | Optimizing Experimental Conditions for Accurate Quantitative Energy-Dispersive X-ray Analysis of Interfaces at the Atomic Scale | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Microscopy And Microanalysis | Abbreviated Journal | Microsc Microanal |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-15 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | The invention of silicon drift detectors has resulted in an unprecedented improvement in detection efficiency for energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy in the scanning transmission electron microscope. The result is numerous beautiful atomic-scale maps, which provide insights into the internal structure of a variety of materials. However, the task still remains to understand exactly where the X-ray signal comes from and how accurately it can be quantified. Unfortunately, when crystals are aligned with a low-order zone axis parallel to the incident beam direction, as is necessary for atomic-resolution imaging, the electron beam channels. When the beam becomes localized in this way, the relationship between the concentration of a particular element and its spectroscopic X-ray signal is generally nonlinear. Here, we discuss the combined effect of both spatial integration and sample tilt for ameliorating the effects of channeling and improving the accuracy of EDX quantification. Both simulations and experimental results will be presented for a perovskite-based oxide interface. We examine how the scattering and spreading of the electron beam can lead to erroneous interpretation of interface compositions, and what approaches can be made to improve our understanding of the underlying atomic structure. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000664532400007 | Publication Date | 2021-04-12 | |
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ISSN | 1431-9276 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 1.891 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The authors would like to thank Jürgen Schubert for helping to supply the sample and valuable discussions on the topic. K. E. MacArthur and M. Heggen acknowledge the Helmholtz Funding agency and the DFG (grant number HE 7192/1-2) for their financial support of this work. L. J. Allen acknowledges the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. This research was supported under the Discovery Projects funding scheme of the Australian Research Council (Projects DP140102538 and FT190100619). K.E. MacArthur, A.B. Yankovich and A. Béché acknowledge support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research innovation program under grant agreement No. 823717 – ESTEEM3. A.B. Yankovich also acknowledges support from the Materials Science Area of Advance at Chalmers and the Swedish Research Council (VR, under grant No: 2020-04986).; esteem3TA; esteem3reported | Approved | Most recent IF: 1.891 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:178129 | Serial | 6760 | ||
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Author | Ghidelli, M.; Orekhov, A.; Bassi, A.L.; Terraneo, G.; Djemia, P.; Abadias, G.; Nord, M.; Béché, A.; Gauquelin, N.; Verbeeck, J.; Raskin, J.-p.; Schryvers, D.; Pardoen, T.; Idrissi, H. | ||||
Title | Novel class of nanostructured metallic glass films with superior and tunable mechanical properties | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Acta Materialia | Abbreviated Journal | Acta Mater |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 116955 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | A novel class of nanostructured Zr50Cu50 (%at.) metallic glass films with superior and tunable mechanical properties is produced by pulsed laser deposition. The process can be controlled to synthetize a wide range of film microstructures including dense fully amorphous, amorphous embedded with nanocrystals and amorphous nano-granular. A unique dense self-assembled nano-laminated atomic arrangement characterized by alternating Cu-rich and Zr/O-rich nanolayers with different local chemical enrichment and amorphous or amorphous-crystalline composite nanostructure has been discovered, while significant in-plane clustering is reported for films synthetized at high deposition pressures. This unique nanoarchitecture is at the basis of superior mechanical properties including large hardness and elastic modulus up to 10 and 140 GPa, respectively and outstanding total elongation to failure (>9%), leading to excellent strength/ductility balance, which can be tuned by playing with the film architecture. These results pave the way to the synthesis of novel class of engineered nanostructured metallic glass films with high structural performances attractive for a number of applications in microelectronics and coating industry. |
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Language | Wos | 000670077800004 | Publication Date | 2021-05-12 | |
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ISSN | 1359-6454 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.301 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | H.I. is mandated by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FSR-FNRS). This work was supported by the Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique – FNRS under Grant T.0178.19 and Grant CDR– J011320F. We acknowledge funding for the direct electron detector used in the 4D stem studies from the Hercules fund 'Direct electron detector for soft matter TEM' from the Flemish Government J.V acknowledges funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 823717 – ESTEEM3. A.O. has received partial funding from the GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. A.B. and J.V. acknowledge funding through FWO project G093417N ('Compressed sensing enabling low dose imaging in transmission electron microscopy') from the Flanders Research Fund. M.G. and A.L.B acknowledge Chantelle Ekanem for support in PLD depositions. | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.301 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:178142 | Serial | 6761 | ||
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Author | Aghaei, M.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Flowing Atmospheric Pressure Afterglow for Ambient Ionization: Reaction Pathways Revealed by Modeling | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Analytical Chemistry | Abbreviated Journal | Anal Chem |
Volume | 93 | Issue | 17 | Pages | 6620-6628 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | We describe the plasma chemistry in a helium flowing atmospheric pressure afterglow (FAPA) used for analytical spectrometry, by means of a quasione-dimensional (1D) plasma chemical kinetics model. We study the effect of typical impurities present in the feed gas, as well as the afterglow in ambient humid air. The model provides the species density profiles in the discharge and afterglow regions and the chemical pathways. We demonstrate that H, N, and O atoms are formed in the discharge region, while the dominant reactive neutral species in the afterglow are O3 and NO. He* and He2* are responsible for Penning ionization of O2, N2, H2O, H2, and N, and especially O and H atoms. Besides, He2+ also contributes to ionization of N2, O2, H2O, and O through charge transfer reactions. From the pool of ions created in the discharge, NO+ and (H2O)3H+ are the dominant ions in the afterglow. Moreover, negatively charged clusters, such as NO3H2O− and NO2H2O−, are formed and their pathway is discussed as well. Our model predictions are in line with earlier observations in the literature about the important reagent ions and provide a comprehensive overview of the underlying pathways. The model explains in detail why helium provides a high analytical sensitivity because of high reagent ion formation by both Penning ionization and charge transfer. Such insights are very valuable for improving the analytical performance of this (and other) ambient desorption/ionization source(s). | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000648505900008 | Publication Date | 2021-05-04 | |
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ISSN | 0003-2700 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.32 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, 6713 ; The authors gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (FWO) grant number 6713. The computational work was carried out using the Turing HPC infrastructure at the CalcUA core facility of the Universiteit Antwerpen (UA), a division of the Flemish Supercomputer Center VSC, funded by the Hercules Foundation, the Flemish Government (Department EWI), and the UA. The authors also thank J. T. Shelley for providing experimental data for the gas velocity behind the anode disk and before the mass spectrometer interface, to validate our model. | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.32 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178126 | Serial | 6762 | ||
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Author | Rouwenhorst, K.H.R.; Jardali, F.; Bogaerts, A.; Lefferts, L. | ||||
Title | From the Birkeland–Eyde process towards energy-efficient plasma-based NOXsynthesis: a techno-economic analysis | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Energy & Environmental Science | Abbreviated Journal | Energ Environ Sci |
Volume | 14 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 2520-2534 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Plasma-based NO<sub>X</sub>synthesis<italic>via</italic>the Birkeland–Eyde process was one of the first industrial nitrogen fixation methods. However, this technology never played a dominant role for nitrogen fixation, due to the invention of the Haber–Bosch process. Recently, nitrogen fixation by plasma technology has gained significant interest again, due to the emergence of low cost, renewable electricity. We first present a short historical background of plasma-based NO<sub>X</sub>synthesis. Thereafter, we discuss the reported performance for plasma-based NO<sub>X</sub>synthesis in various types of plasma reactors, along with the current understanding regarding the reaction mechanisms in the plasma phase, as well as on a catalytic surface. Finally, we benchmark the plasma-based NO<sub>X</sub>synthesis process with the electrolysis-based Haber–Bosch process combined with the Ostwald process, in terms of the investment cost and energy consumption. This analysis shows that the energy consumption for NO<sub>X</sub>synthesis with plasma technology is almost competitive with the commercial process with its current best value of 2.4 MJ mol N<sup>−1</sup>, which is required to decrease further to about 0.7 MJ mol N<sup>−1</sup>in order to become fully competitive. This may be accomplished through further plasma reactor optimization and effective plasma–catalyst coupling. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000639255800001 | Publication Date | 2021-03-31 | |
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ISSN | 1754-5692 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 29.518 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | H2020 European Research Council; Horizon 2020, 810182 ; Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat; This research was supported by the TKI-Energie from Toeslag voor Topconsortia voor Kennis en Innovatie (TKI) from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, the Excellence of Science FWO-FNRS project (FWO grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023), and the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project). | Approved | Most recent IF: 29.518 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178173 | Serial | 6763 | ||
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Author | Fatermans, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Atom column detection | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 177-214 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | By combining statistical parameter estimation and model-order selection using a Bayesian framework, the maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability rule is proposed in this chapter as an objective and quantitative method to detect atom columns from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) images. The validity and usefulness of this approach is demonstrated to both simulated and experimental annular dark-field (ADF) STEM images, but also to simultaneously acquired annular bright-field (ABF) and ADF STEM image data. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177531 | Serial | 6775 | ||
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Author | de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Atom counting | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 91-144 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | In this chapter, a statistical model-based method to count the number of atoms of monotype crystalline nanostructures from high-resolution annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images is discussed in detail together with a thorough study on the possibilities and inherent limitations. We show that this method can be applied to nanocrystals of arbitrary shape, size, and atom type. The validity of the atom-counting results is confirmed by means of detailed image simulations and it is shown that the high sensitivity of our method enables us to count atoms with single atom sensitivity. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177529 | Serial | 6776 | ||
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Author | de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Efficient fitting algorithm | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 73-90 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | An efficient model-based estimation algorithm is introduced to quantify the atomic column positions and intensities from atomic-resolution (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) images. This algorithm uses the least squares estimator on image segments containing individual columns fully accounting for overlap between neighboring columns, enabling the analysis of a large field of view. To provide end-users with this well-established quantification method, a user friendly program, StatSTEM, is developed which is freely available under a GNU public license. In this chapter, this efficient algorithm is applied to three different nanostructures for which the analysis of a large field of view is required. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177528 | Serial | 6778 | ||
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Author | Duarte, M.; Daems, N.; Hereijgers, J.; Arenas Esteban, D.; Bals, S.; Breugelmans, T. | ||||
Title | Enhanced CO2 electroreduction with metal-nitrogen-doped carbons in a continuous flow reactor | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Journal Of Co2 Utilization | Abbreviated Journal | J Co2 Util |
Volume | 50 | Issue | Pages | 101583-12 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Applied Electrochemistry & Catalysis (ELCAT) | ||||
Abstract | As part of a mitigation and adaptation approach to increasing carbon dioxide atmospheric concentrations, we report superior performance of various metal-nitrogen-doped carbon catalysts, synthesized using an easily up-scalable method, for the electrochemical reduction to carbon monoxide and/or formate at industrially relevant current densities up to 200 mAcm−2. Altering the embedded transition metal (i.e. Sn, Co, Fe, Mn and Ni) allowed to tune the selectivity towards the desired product. Mn-N-C and Fe-N-C performance was compromised by its high CO* binding energy, while Co-N-C catalyzed preferentially the HER. Ni-N-C and Sn-N-C revealed to be promising electrocatalysts, the latter being evaluated for the first time in a flow reactor. A productivity of 589 L CO m-2 h-1 at -1.39 VRHE with Ni-N-C and 751 g HCOO- m-2 h-1 at -1.47 VRHE with Sn-N-C was achieved with no signs of degradation detected after 24 h of operation at industrially relevant current densities (100 mAcm−2). Stable operation at 200 mAcm−2 led to turnover frequencies for the production of carbon products of up to 5176 h-1. These enhanced productivities, in combination with high stability, constitute an essential step towards the scalability and ultimately towards the economical valorization of CO2 electrolyzers using metal-containing nitrogen-doped catalysts. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000670316000002 | Publication Date | 2021-05-28 | |
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ISSN | 2212-9820 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.292 | Times cited | 14 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | The authors acknowledge sponsoring from the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) in the frame of a post-doctoral grant (12Y3919N – ND). This project was co-funded by the Interreg 2 Seas-Program 2014-2020, co-financed by the European Fund for Regional Development in the frame of subsidiary contract nr. 2S03-019. This work was further performed in the framework of the Catalisti MOT project D2M (“Dioxide to Monoxide (D2M): Innovative catalysis for CO2 to CO conversion”). We thank Lien Pacquets for analyzing the samples with SEM-EDX, Saskia Defoss´e for helping with the N2 physisorption measurements and Kitty Baert (VUB) for analyzing the samples with XPS and Raman. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.292 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:178151 | Serial | 6779 | ||
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Author | de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | General conclusions and future perspectives | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 243-253 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | This chapter provides an overview of statistical and quantitative methodologies that have pushed (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) toward accurate and precise measurements of unknown structure parameters for understanding the relation between the structure of a material and its properties. Hereby, statistical parameter estimation theory has extensively been used which enabled not only measuring atomic column positions, but also quantifying the number of atoms, and detecting atomic columns as accurately and precisely as possible from experimental images. As a general conclusion, it can be stated that advanced statistical techniques are ideal tools to perform quantitative electron microscopy at the atomic scale. In the future, statistical methods will continue to be developed and novel quantification procedures will open up new possibilities for studying material structures at the atomic scale. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177533 | Serial | 6781 | ||
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Author | Fatermans, J.; de Backer, A.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Image-quality evaluation and model selection with maximum a posteriori probability | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 215-242 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | The maximum a posteriori (MAP) probability rule for atom column detection can also be used as a tool to evaluate the relation between scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) image quality and atom detectability. In this chapter, a new image-quality measure is proposed that correlates well with atom detectability, namely the integrated contrast-to-noise ratio (ICNR). Furthermore, the working principle of the MAP probability rule is described in detail showing a close relation to the principles of model-selection methods. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177532 | Serial | 6782 | ||
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Author | de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Introduction | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-28 | ||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177525 | Serial | 6784 | ||
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Author | de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Optimal experiment design for nanoparticle atom counting from ADF STEM images | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 145-175 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | In this chapter, the principles of detection theory are used to quantify the probability of error for atom counting from high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (HRSTEM) images. Binary and multiple hypothesis testing have been investigated in order to determine the limits to the precision with which the number of atoms in a projected atomic column can be estimated. The probability of error has been calculated when using STEM images, scattering cross-sections or peak intensities as a criterion to count atoms. Based on this analysis, we conclude that scattering cross-sections perform almost equally well as images and perform better than peak intensities. Furthermore, the optimal STEM detector design can be derived for atom counting using the expression of the probability of error. We show that for very thin objects the low-angle annular dark-field (LAADF) regime is optimal and that for thicker objects the optimal inner detector angle increases. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177530 | Serial | 6785 | ||
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Author | Borah, R.; Ninakanti, R.; Nuyts, G.; Peeters, H.; Pedrazo-Tardajos, A.; Nuti, S.; Vande Velde, C.; De Wael, K.; Lenaerts, S.; Bals, S.; Verbruggen, S. | ||||
Title | Selectivity in ligand functionalization of photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles for phase transfer and self‐assembly applications | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Chemistry-A European Journal | Abbreviated Journal | Chem-Eur J |
Volume | Issue | Pages | chem.202100029-15 | ||
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) | ||||
Abstract | Functionalization of photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles of TiO 2 , ZnO, WO 3 and CuO with amine‐terminated (oleylamine) and thiol‐terminated (1‐dodecanethiol) alkyl chained ligands was studied under ambient conditions. A high selectivity was observed in the binding specificity of a ligand towards nanoparticles of these different oxides. It was observed that oleylamine binds stably to only TiO 2 and WO 3 , while 1‐dodecanethiol binds stably only to ZnO and CuO. Similarly, polar to non‐polar solvent phase transfer of TiO 2 and WO 3 nanoparticles could be achieved by using oleylamine, but not by 1‐dodecanethiol, while the contrary holds for ZnO and CuO. The surface chemistry of ligand functionalized nanoparticles was probed by ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy, that enabled to elucidate the occupation of the ligands at the active sites. The photo‐stability of the ligands on the nanoparticle surface was determined by the photocatalytic self‐cleaning properties of the material. While TiO 2 and WO 3 degrade the ligands within 24 hours under both UV and visible light, ligands on ZnO and CuO remain unaffected. The gathered insights are also highly relevant from an application point of view. As an example, since the ligand functionalized nanoparticles are hydrophobic in nature, they can thus be self‐assembled at the air‐water interface, for obtaining nanoparticle films with demonstrated photocatalytic as well as anti‐fogging properties. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000652651400001 | Publication Date | 2021-04-21 | |
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ISSN | 0947-6539 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 5.317 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | R.B. and S.W.V. acknowledge financial support from the University of Antwerp Special Research Fund (BOF) for a DOCPRO4 doctoral scholarship. S.B. and A.P.-T. acknowledge financial support from the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Program by means of the grant agreement no. 731019 EUSMI and the ERC Consolidator grant no. 815128 REALNANO.; sygmaSB | Approved | Most recent IF: 5.317 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177495 | Serial | 6787 | ||
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Author | de Backer, A.; Fatermans, J.; den Dekker, A.J.; Van Aert, S. | ||||
Title | Statistical parameter estimation theory : principles and simulation studies | Type | H2 Book chapter | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Advances in imaging and electron physics T2 – Advances in imaging and electron physics | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | Pages | 29-72 | ||
Keywords | H2 Book chapter; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Vision lab | ||||
Abstract | In this chapter, the principles of statistical parameter estimation theory for a quantitative analysis of atomic-resolution electron microscopy images are introduced. Within this framework, electron microscopy images are described by a parametric statistical model. Here, parametric models are introduced for different types of electron microscopy images: reconstructed exit waves, annular dark-field (ADF) scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images, and simultaneously acquired ADF and annular bright-field (ABF) STEM images. Furthermore, the Cramér-Rao lower bound (CRLB) is introduced, i.e. a theoretical lower bound on the variance of any unbiased estimator. This CRLB is used to quantify the precision of the structure parameters of interest, such as the atomic column positions and the integrated atomic column intensities. | ||||
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Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2021-03-06 | ||
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Series Volume | 217 | Series Issue | Edition | ||
ISSN | ISBN | 978-0-12-824607-8; 1076-5670 | Additional Links | UA library record | |
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Notes | ERC Consolidator project funded by the European Union grant #770887 Picometrics | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:177527 | Serial | 6788 | ||
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Author | Yi, Y.; Li, S.; Cui, Z.; Hao, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, L.; Liu, P.; Tu, X.; Xu, X.; Guo, H.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Selective oxidation of CH4 to CH3OH through plasma catalysis: Insights from catalyst characterization and chemical kinetics modelling | Type | A1 Journal Article;Methane conversion | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Applied Catalysis B-Environmental | Abbreviated Journal | Appl Catal B-Environ |
Volume | 296 | Issue | Pages | 120384 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article;Methane conversion; Plasma catalysis; Selective oxidation; Methanol synthesis; Plasma chemistry; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | The selective oxidation of methane to methanol (SOMTM) by molecular oxygen is a holy grail in catalytic chemistry and remains a challenge in chemical industry. We perform SOMTM in a CH4/O2 plasma, at low temperature and atmospheric pressure, promoted by Ni-based catalysts, reaching 81 % liquid oxygenates selectivity and 50 % CH3OH selectivity, with an excellent catalytic stability. Chemical kinetics modelling shows that CH3OH in the plasma is mainly produced through radical reactions, i.e., CH4 + O(1D) → CH3O + H, followed by CH3O + H + M→ CH3OH + M and CH3O + HCO → CH3OH + CO. The catalyst characterization shows that the improved production of CH3OH is attributed to abundant chemisorbed oxygen species, originating from highly dispersed NiO phase with strong oxide support interaction with γ-Al2O3, which are capable of promoting CH3OH formation through E-R reactions and activating H2O molecules to facilitate CH3OH desorption. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000706860000003 | Publication Date | 2021-05-21 | |
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ISSN | 0926-3373 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 9.446 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | National Natural Science Foundation of China; PetroChina Innovation Foundation; We acknowledge financial support from the PetroChina Innovation Foundation [grant ID: 2018D-5007-0501], the Young Star Project of Dalian Science and Technology Bureau [grant ID: 2019RQ042], the National Natural Science Foundation of China [grant ID: 21503032] and the TOP research project of the Research Fund of the University of Antwerp [grant ID: 32249]. | Approved | Most recent IF: 9.446 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178816 | Serial | 6793 | ||
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Author | Vanraes, P.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | The essential role of the plasma sheath in plasma–liquid interaction and its applications—A perspective | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Journal Of Applied Physics | Abbreviated Journal | J Appl Phys |
Volume | 129 | Issue | 22 | Pages | 220901 |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Plasma, laser ablation and surface modeling Antwerp (PLASMANT) ; | ||||
Abstract | Based on the current knowledge, a plasma–liquid interface looks and behaves very differently from its counterpart at a solid surface. Local processes characteristic to most liquids include a stronger evaporation, surface deformations, droplet ejection, possibly distinct mechanisms behind secondary electron emission, the formation of an electric double layer, and an ion drift-mediated liquid resistivity. All of them can strongly influence the interfacial charge distribution. Accordingly, the plasma sheath at a liquid surface is most likely unique in its own way, both with respect to its structure and behavior. However, insights into these properties are still rather scarce or uncertain, and more studies are required to further disclose them. In this Perspective, we argue why more research on the plasma sheath is not only recommended but also crucial to an accurate understanding of the plasma–liquid interaction. First, we analyze how the sheath regulates various elementary processes at the plasma–liquid interface, in terms of the electrical coupling, the bidirectional mass transport, and the chemistry between plasma and liquid phase. Next, these three regulatory functions of the sheath are illustrated for concrete applications. Regarding the electrical coupling, a great deal of attention is paid to the penetration of fields into biological systems due to their relevance for plasma medicine, plasma agriculture, and food processing. Furthermore, we illuminate the role of the sheath in nuclear fusion, nanomaterial synthesis, and chemical applications. As such, we hope to motivate the plasma community for more fundamental research on plasma sheaths at liquid surfaces. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000681700000013 | Publication Date | 2021-06-14 | |
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ISSN | 0021-8979 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 2.068 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | P.V. thanks Dr. Angela Privat Maldonado (University of Antwerp) for the fruitful discussions on Sec. III and Professor Mark J. Kushner (University of Michigan) for the interesting discussion on Ref. 198. | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.068 | ||
Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:178814 | Serial | 6794 | ||
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Author | Xi, J.; Yang, S.; Silvioli, L.; Cao, S.; Liu, P.; Chen, Q.; Zhao, Y.; Sun, H.; Hansen, J.N.; Haraldsted, J.-P.B.; Kibsgaard, J.; Rossmeisl, J.; Bals, S.; Wang, S.; Chorkendorff, I. | ||||
Title | Highly active, selective, and stable Pd single-atom catalyst anchored on N-doped hollow carbon sphere for electrochemical H₂O₂ synthesis under acidic conditions | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Journal Of Catalysis | Abbreviated Journal | J Catal |
Volume | 393 | Issue | Pages | 313-323 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have recently attracted broad scientific interests due to their unique structural feature, the single-atom dispersion. Optimized electronic structure as well as high stability are required for single-atom catalysts to enable efficient electrochemical production of H2O2. Herein, we report a facile synthesis method that stabilizes atomic Pd species on the reduced graphene oxide/Ndoped carbon hollow carbon nanospheres (Pd1/N-C). Pd1/N-C exhibited remarkable electrochemical H2O2 production rate with high faradaic efficiency, reaching 80%. The single-atom structure and its high H2O2 production rate were maintained even after 10,000 cycle stability test. The existence of single-atom Pd as well as its coordination with N species is responsible for its high activity, selectivity, and stability. The N coordination number and substrate doping around Pd atoms are found to be critical for an optimized adsorption energy of intermediate *OOH, resulting in efficient electrochemical H2O2 production. (C) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000640923500003 | Publication Date | 2020-11-26 | |
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ISSN | 0021-9517 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.844 | Times cited | 40 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | This research was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51772110), Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (No. 2019CFB539), Danmarks Innovationsfond within the ProActivE project (5160-00003B), Villum Foundation V-SUSTAIN grant 9455 to the Villum Center for the Science of Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals, the Carlsberg Foundation grant CF18-0435, the Institutional Research Program (2E30220) of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan under Grant (JCYJ20170818160751460) and the Open Project of Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering Process of Ministry of Education (No. GCP20200205). The authors would like to acknowledge the Analytical and Testing Center of Huazhong University of Science and Technology and the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics for SEM, TEM, Raman and XPS measurements. | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.844 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:178321 | Serial | 6796 | ||
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