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Malvar, O. (author), Gil-Santos, E. (author), Ruz, J.J. (author), Sentre-Arribas, E. (author), Sanz-Jimenez, A. (author), Kosaka, P.M. (author), Garcia-Lopez, S. (author), Paulo, A.S. (author), Sbarra, S. (author), Waquier, L. (author), Favero, I. (author), Van Der Heiden, M. (author), Altmann, R.K. (author), Papanastasiou, D. (author), Kounadis, D. (author), Panagiotopoulos, I. (author), Mingorance, J. (author), Rodriguez-Tejedor, M. (author), Delgado, R. (author), Calleja, M. (author), Tamayo, J. (author)Nanomechanical mass spectrometry allows characterization of analytes with broad mass range, from small proteins to bacterial cells, and with unprecedented mass sensitivity. In this work, we show a novel multifrequency nanomechanical mass spectrometer prototype designed for focusing, guiding and soft-landing of nanoparticles and viral particles...conference paper 2023
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Calvi, L. (author), van Zandvoort, R. (author), Leufkens, L. (author), Hupperetz, J.F.B. (author), Habets, R. (author), Mann, D. (author), Meulendijks, N. (author), Verheijen, M.A. (author), Elen, K. (author), Hardy, A. (author), Van Bael, M.K. (author), Buskens, P. (author)The switching performance of W/VO2 nanoparticles in thermochromic glass laminates was investigated. W/VO2 powder was prepared, and displayed a phase transition temperature and switching enthalpy of 20.9 °C and 37.5 ± 0.2 J g-1, respectively. Using wet bead milling, the particle size was reduced from 24 ± 2 um to 120 ± 10 nm. In the same process,...article 2023
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Volders, J. (author), Elen, K. (author), Raes, A. (author), Ninakanti, R. (author), Kelchtermans, A.S. (author), Sastre, F. (author), Hardy, A. (author), Cool, P. (author), Verbruggen, S.W. (author), Buskens, P. (author), van Bael, M.K. (author)This study reports the low temperature and low pressure conversion (up to 160 ◦C, p = 3.5 bar) of CO2 and H2 to CO using plasmonic Au/TiO2 nanocatalysts and mildly concentrated artificial sunlight as the sole energy source (up to 13.9 kW·m−2 = 13.9 suns). To distinguish between photothermal and non-thermal contributors, we investigated the...article 2022
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Cani, D. (author), van der Waal, J.C. (author), Pescarmona, P.P. (author)A series of photocatalysts consisting of C- and N-doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles highly dispersed and firmly embedded at the surface of a silica matrix were prepared using a novel synthesis method in which activated carbon has a double role: it acts as support for depositing the TiO2 nanoparticles and as hard template for generating...article 2021
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Bogers, J.F.M. (author), Berghuis, N.F. (author), Busker, R.W. (author), van Booma, A. (author), Paauw, A. (author), van Leeuwen, H.C. (author)Fluorescence-based diagnostic tools are attractive and versatile tests with multiple advantages: ease of use, sensitivity and rapid results. The advent of CRISPR-Cas technology has created new avenues for the development of diagnostic testing tools. In this study, by effectively combining the specific functions of two enzymes, CRISPR-Cas12a and...article 2021
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Theodorakos, I. (author), Zacharatos, F. (author), Makrygianni, M. (author), Kalaitzis, A. (author), Koritsoglou, O. (author), Ankri, J. (author), Schwarzbaum, A. (author), Melamed, A. (author), Giesbers, M. (author), Arutinov, G. (author), Tuohi, S. (author), Arnaldo, D. (author), Braz, N. (author), Geremia, R. (author), Karnakis, D. (author), Melamed, S. (author), Kabla, A. (author), de la Vega, F. (author), Kariyapperuma, D. (author), Cobb, B. (author), Price, R. (author), Too, P. (author), Norval, S. (author), Zergioti, I. (author)The recent developments in the field of large area, flexible and printed electronics have fueled substantial advancements in Laser Printing and Laser Sintering, which have been attracting interest over the past decade. Resulting applications, ranging from flexible displays and sensors, to biometric devices and healthcare, have already showcased...conference paper 2020
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Directing nitrogen-doped carbon support chemistry for improved aqueous phase hydrogenation catalysisBosilj, M. (author), Rustam, L. (author), Thomann, R. (author), Melke, J. (author), Fischer, A. (author), White, R.J. (author)Selective hydrogenations in the aqueous phase are an important transformation in the context of developing biorefinery concepts. In this report the application and optimisation of nitrogen-doped carbon (NDC) supported Pd nanoparticles as hydrogenation catalysts is discussed in the context of directing support (e.g. N) chemistry for improved...article 2020
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Pezone, R. (author), Vollebregt, S. (author), Sarro, P.M. (author), Unnikrishnan, S. (author)Control of the morphology of carbon nanotubes (CNT) is fundamental for many applications. It is known that the catalyst distributions influence the vertical alignment and the height of the CNT. In this work we investigate the influence of the pre-anneal time and reductant gases, specifically NH3 and H2 as well as combinations thereof, on the...article 2020
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Ndika, J. (author), Ilves, M. (author), Kooter, I.M. (author), Grollers-Mulderij, M. (author), Duistermaat, E. (author), Tromp, P.C. (author), Kuper, F. (author), Kinaret, P. (author), Greco, D. (author), Karisola, P. (author), Alenius, H. (author)The diversity and increasing prevalence of products derived from engineered nanomaterials (ENM), warrants implementation of non-animal approaches to health hazard assessment for ethical and practical reasons. Although non-animal approaches are becoming increasingly popular, there are almost no studies of side-by-side comparisons with traditional...article 2020
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Waulthers, K. (author), van Zandvoort, R. (author), Castermans, S. (author), Welzen, J. (author), Baeten, E. (author), Stout, K. (author), Keul, H. (author), Mann, D. (author), Buskens, P. (author)Reactive surfactants (surfmers), which are covalently attached to the surface of sub-micron sized polymer particles during emulsion polymerisation, are applied to tailor the surface functionality of polymer particles for an application of choice. We present a systematic study on the use of oligoglycidol-functionalised styrene macromolecules as...article 2020
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Peters, R.J.B. (author), Oomen, A.G. (author), van Bemmel, G. (author), van Vliet, L. (author), Undas, A.K. (author), Munniks, S. (author), Bleys, R.L.A.W. (author), Tromp, P.C. (author), Brand, W. (author), van der Lee, M. (author)Silicon dioxide (silica, SiO2, SAS) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) are produced in high volumes and applied in many consumer and food products. As a consequence, there is a potential human exposure and subsequent systemic uptake of these particles. In this study we show the characterization and quantification of both total silicon (Si) and titanium...article 2020
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Mirzaie Yegane, M. (author), Hashemi, F. (author), Vercauteren, F. (author), Meulendijks, N. (author), Gharbi, R. (author), Boukany, P.E. (author), Zitha, P. (author)Water-soluble polyacrylamides have often been used to modify flow response in various water-based technologies and industrial processes, including paints, water treatment, paper manufacturing, and chemical enhanced oil recovery. Polymers are susceptible to degradation at combined high salinity and elevated temperature conditions which limits...article 2020
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Meyer-Plath, A. (author), Koivisto, A.J. (author), Koponen, I.K. (author), Jensen, A.C.Ø. (author), MacCalman, L. (author), Tuinman, I. (author), Fransman, W. (author), Domat, M. (author), Bivolarova, M. (author), van Tongeren, M. (author)A particle exposure experiment inside a large climate-controlled chamber was conducted. Data on spatial and temporal distribution of nanoscale and fine aerosols in the range of mobility diameters 8-600 nm were collected with high resolution, for sodium chloride, fluorescein sodium, and silica particles. Exposure scenarios studied included...article 2019
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Kooter, I.M. (author), Ilves, M. (author), Grollers-Mulderij, M. (author), Duistermaat, E. (author), Tromp, P.C. (author), Kuper, F. (author), Kinaret, P. (author), Savolainen, K. (author), Greco, D. (author), Karisola, P. (author), Ndika, J. (author), Alenius, H. (author)More than 5% of any population suffers from asthma, and there are indications that these individuals are more sensitive to nanoparticle aerosols than the healthy population. We used an air–liquid interface model of inhalation exposure to investigate global transcriptomic responses in reconstituted three-dimensional airway epithelia of healthy...article 2019
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Wimmer, A. (author), Ritsema, R. (author), Schuster, M. (author), Krystek, P.W. (author)Detection and quantification of trace elements in aqueous samples is crucial in terms of environmental monitoring and risk assessment for (heavy) metals in the environment. Silver (Ag) in its nanoparticulate form is commonly used as antimicrobial additive in consumer products and pharmaceuticals. Since released dissolved Ag species act as the...article 2019
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Miksys, J. (author), Arutinov, G. (author), Römer, G.R.B.E. (author)Silver nanoparticle inks are among the key functional materials used in printed electronics. Depositing it by laser-induced forward transfer remains a challenging task because the non-linear rheological nature of these inks narrows the range of the laser processing parameters. Understanding, therefore, the influence of the laser parameters on...article 2019
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Kuijpers, C.J. (author), Huinink, H.P. (author), Tomozeiu, N. (author), Erich, S.J.F. (author), Adan, O.C.G. (author)Due to the increased use of nanoparticles in everyday applications, there is a need for theoretical descriptions of particle transport and attachment in porous media. It should be possible to develop a one dimensional model to describe nanoparticle retention during capillary transport of liquid mixtures in porous media. Water-glycerol...article 2018
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Dankers, A.C.A. (author), Kuper, C.F. (author), Boumeester, A.J. (author), Fabriek, B.O. (author), Kooter, I.M. (author), Gröllers-Mulderij, M. (author), Tromp, P. (author), Nelissen, I. (author), Zondervan-Van Den Beuken, E.K. (author), Vandebriel, R.J. (author)Exposure of humans to metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) occurs mainly via air, and inhaled metal oxide NPs may generate inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the proinflammatory potential of six metal oxide NPs (CeO2, Mn2O3, CuO, ZnO, Co3O4 and WO3; 27–108 μg ml−1) using human primary 3-dimensional airway epithelium (MucilAir™)...article 2018
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van Groenestijn, G.J. (author), Meulendijks, N. (author), van Ee, R. (author), Volker, A.W.F. (author), van Neer, P.L.M.J. (author), Buskens, P. (author), Julien, C. (author), Verheijen, M. (author)Both in design and production of nanoparticles and nanocomposites it is of vital importance to have information about their size and concentration. During the formation of nanoparticles, real-time monitoring of particle size and concentration during bottom-up synthesis in liquids allows for a detailed study of nucleation and growth. This...article 2018