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European Virtual Institute for Speciation Analysis for Improvement of health, food, industry and environment (EVISA).
Abstract
The goal of the European Virtual Institute for Speciation Measurements (EVISA) is to develop a highly interactive and innovative network operating to the advantage of all members of the Virtual Institute, i.e. individual industries (food, toys, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, waste water treatment plants, water supply companies, chemical industry, etc.), researchers, regulatory bodies, commercial and governmental laboratories. EVISA will summarise and disseminate in the most appropriate manner the existing knowledge on metal species determination from the academic world, interact on a daily basis with the industrial sectors to act on a consulting basis to provide the most appropriate solutions to questions and management of the questions raised. The aim of the proposed Virtual Institute is hence to give the industry access to a wide array of expertise concerning speciation measurements by bringing together all European capabilities in the sector.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Van Vaeck Luc
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- Research Project
Structure analysis of hard and soft condensed matter using synchrotron radiation : research activities at the ESRF beamline "DUBBLE" during the exploitation phase.
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Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Janssens Koen
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- Research Project
South Caucasus Cooperative River Monitoring.
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The three Caucasian countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia share a common river system. The aim of the project is the organisation of their collaboration on the river management (water pollution and hydrology) of this system.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Van Vaeck Luc
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- Research Project
Long-distance transported dust storm particles : chemical speciation, classification and source region characterisation.
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The purpose of the project is to obtain information on particulate matter in China derived from central Asian sourcesResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Van Vaeck Luc
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Development of a cluster ion source for SIMS depth profiling. (Vladimir PALITSIN)
Abstract
A cluster ion source will be developed which provides potential to reduce the depth resolution in secondar ion mass spectrometry with the CAMECA 4F ion microprobe. This source is expected to provide new possibilities in the characterization of integrated circuits.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Palitsin Vladimir
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- Research Project
Synchrotron micronanalysis: accurate elemental analysis on the microscopic level (MICRO-XRF).
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The project is concerned with research on the optimalisation of 2 instruments for microscopic X-ray fluorescence analysis on synchrotron radiation sources, one at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF, Grenoble), the other at ANKA, Karlsruhe. The aim of the project is attaining a reliable method for elemental microanalysis that can serve as a validation tool for application in other beam methods of analysis.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Van Vaeck Luc
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Microscopic analytical chemistry (quantitative X-ray fluorescence analysis) with third generation synchrotron radiation sources (ESRF 18F).
Abstract
A beamline of ESRF (ID18F) is built with the specific aim of providing a high accuracy in elemental microanalysis at the micron size level. It is expected that this will provide a traceable tool for microanalysis.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Van Vaeck Luc
- Co-promoter: Adriaens Mieke
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- Research Project
FI methods for preconcentration and separation coupled with AAS of ICP-TOF-MS for ultra-trace analysis. (Stefan TSAKOVSKI)
Abstract
Development of powerful analytical methods for the fast, reliable and automatic preconcentration of a number of constituents in various samples prior to their determination by AAS or ICP-TOF-MS.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Tsakovski Stefan
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Coupling of high pressure liquid chromatography with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and application for the preconcentration of trace elements.
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High pressure liquid chromatography is coupled to inductively coulpled plasma mass spectrometry with a time-of-flight system for the detection of metallothioneins in fish (carp) liver tussue. The detected species are used as biomarkers for environmental stress.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Goenaga Infante Heidi
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Coupling of flow injection with atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; (FWO Vis.Fel.)
Abstract
Flow injection is used with a knotted reactor and is based on the use of selective complexing agents for the preconcentration of a number of trace elements prior to their determination with one or both of the spectrometric methods.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Goenaga Infante Heidi
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Chemical analysis of dated snow and ice from polar and glacial areas. Exchange with France (Prof. C. Ferrari) in the framework of Tournesol 2000.
Abstract
Chemical analysis of elements, organo-combinations and dust particles in dated samples provides information about the nature and size of pollution activities in the prehistory.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Monitoring and assessment of inorganic trace constituents in the transboundary river Prut (Moldavia).
Abstract
Selected water samples will be determined by inductively coupled mass spectrometry to determine the sources of pollution in the river Prut and the lake Stinca.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Fundamental research into anorganic micro and trace analysis techniques for material sciences.
Abstract
The objective of the present work consists in making a systematic and fundamental study of the sputter process, which forms the basic of the analytical technique secondary ion mass spectroscopy. The study is approached from a few different points of view : the investigation of the energy distributions of the secondary ions, the analysis of cesium clusters and the analysis of sputtered surfaces using surface sensitive techniques.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Adriaens Mieke
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- Research Project
Structural analysis of hard and soft condensed matter with synchrotron radiation : research activities on the ESRF beamline Dubble in the exploitation phase.
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A bending magnet of the ESRF synchrotron is equipped with a number of instruments for structural and elemental analysis in the framework of a Dutch-Flemish collaboration.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Speciation analysis of organolead and organogermanium compounds with capillary gas chromatography coupled to a microwave induced plasma emission detector and an instructively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.
Abstract
The aim is the optimalisation of the analytical methods inclusive sample preparation and the application in selected environmental problems.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Heisterkamp Monika
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Detailed monitoring of fly-ash particles using microscopic X-rays.
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The aim of the proposed project is to conduct a pilot-study regarding the possibilities of using fluorescent micro-tomography for detailed monitoring of changes in three-dimensional distributions of trace elements inside materials in a completely non-destructive manner : as case-study, the leaching process of the fly-ash particulates in various simulated environmental conditions will be studied.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Daroczyne-Somogyi Andrea
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Method development for the determination of protein bound metal ions in plants and animals.
Abstract
Development of an analytical methodology for the sensitive quantitative analysis of metals bound to proteins in tissues with the ultimate aim of the certification of reference materials.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Microscopical speciation analysis with laser and its microprobe mass spectrometry.
Abstract
Static secondary ion mass spectrometry (S-SIMS) and laser ionisation Fourier transform mass spectroscopy will be used for the microscopical surface analysis and interface analysis of molecular components in divers solid materials.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Promoter: Van Vaeck Luc
- Co-promoter: Adriaens Mieke
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- Research Project
Chemical Characterization of Archaeometallurgical Artifacts : A Comparative Study of Prehistoric Metallurgical sites in Anatolia.
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The project focuses on a set of studies involving the chemical characterization of artifacts from ancient archaeometallurgical sites in Anatolia. The work aims at highlighting the metal technology in Central Turkey during antiquity. The work will focus particularly on copper and copper alloys with arsenic, antimony, nickel and tin. Using micro analytical techniques, the intention is to analyze metallic artifacts, crucible sherds, pieces of furnace linings and metallurgical waste products. The aim is to determine the type of ores and smelting procedures used. To verify the obtained information, a series of simulation experiments will he performed which will involve the evaluation of different smelting techniques, followed by a detailed study of the obtained products.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adriaens Mieke
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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Elementary speciation analysis and climate forcing of atmospheric particles formed in biomass burning.
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Scanning electron microscopy and other microanalytical methods (static SIMS, transmission electron microscopy) are used for the characterization of the atmospheric particles formed in different biomass burning processes.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Mixed macrocyclic coordination compounds containing thiosemicarbazide and crown-ether moieties synthesis, structure and properties.
Abstract
A number of macrocyclic compounds based on thiosemicarbazide and crown-ether groups are synthetised and characterized. The applications as specific complexing agents for a number of metal-ions are studied.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Evaluation of micro-X-ray fluorescence for the characterization of ancient bronze objects.
Abstract
The aim of the project is the fabrication of 5 certified reference materials in bronze and copper. The microscopical and bulk composition and structure are characterized as well as the characteristics of artificial patina layers.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Composition and fundamental properties of superstable clusters.
Abstract
Clusters generated by sputtering processes in secundary ion mass spectroscopy and secondary neutrals mass spectrometry are studied. The potential of sputtering techniques for generating so-called superstable clusters are explored.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Design of an automated speciation analytical instrument.
Abstract
Gaschromatography coupled to atomic emission spectrometry is developed into a cheap compact and versatile instrument for the specific and sensitive determination of organometal compound in environmental samples.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Sources, physico-chemical characterization and climate forcing of atmospheric aerosols.
Abstract
Research of the composition of atmospheric particulates concerning their unorganic and organic composition, within the global change issue.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Analysis of solid materials with mass spectrometric techniques.
Abstract
The possibilities for speciation (chemical analysis on the molecular level) on solid samples will be explored for two mass spectrometric techniques : static secondary ion mass spectrometry and laser ionization mass spectrometry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: De La Calle Maria Beatriz
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Systems with reduced dimensionality.
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Materials research of objects with reduced dimensionality (nanotubes, thin layers, surface layers) in a multi-disciplinary collaborations of physics and chemistry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Gijbels Renaat
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- Research Project
Flemish Renaissance and Barock Art.
Abstract
Multi-disciplinary research of the Art of this period, with special emphasis on Antwerp, inclusive of the study of objects with instrumental analytical techniques.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Quantitative materials characterization with microscopical X-ray beams at ESRF and other storage rings.
Abstract
Microscopical X-ray beams allow X-ray fluorescence analysis with high sensitivity and accuracy. Other methdos complement the analysis : microscopical X-ray diffraction, tomography and X-ray absorption analysis. Applications are situated in fundamental analytical chemistry, environmental science, materials science and archaeology.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Janssens Koen
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- Research Project
Preparation of Flemish scientific activities at the European synchrotron radiation facility (ESRF), Grenoble.
Abstract
The project intends the construction and utilisation of a collaborative beamline (CRG, Dubble) for materials science research at the storage ring of ESRF, and to intensify the activities of Belgian laboratories at the public beamlines of ESRF.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Sources, physico-chemical characterization and climate forcing of atmospheric aerosols.
Abstract
Research of the composition of atmospheric particulates concerning their unorganic and organic composition, within the global change issue.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Metallurgical and cultural heritage : improvement of the methods of analysis of archaeological copper alloys for characterization and conservation.
Abstract
The project aims at the development of five certified reference materials consisting of typical archaeological copper alloys. The surface patina will also be studied and if possible certified.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Fundamental research of the sputter process in secondary ion mass spectrometry.
Abstract
The objective of the present work consists in making a systematic and fundamental study of the sputter process, which forms the basic of the analytical technique secondary ion mass spectroscopy. The study is approached from a few different points of view : the investigation of the energy distributions of the secondary ions, the analysis of cesium clusters and the analysis of sputtered surfaces using surface sensitive techniques.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Adriaens Mieke
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- Research Project
Development of an automated instrument for speciation analysis.
Abstract
The aim is the development of a cheap, robust and automated instrument for the determination of organo-metal and organo-halogen compounds, on the basis of gas chromatography coupled with atomic emission spectrometry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Speciation analysis of organolead and organogermanium compounds with capillary gas chromatography coupled to a microwave induced plasma emission detector and an instructively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.
Abstract
The aim is the optimalisation of the analytical methods inclusive sample preparation and the application in selected environmental problems.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Heisterkamp Monika
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- Research Project
Stability control of certified reference materials from the Community Bureau of Reference.
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A yearly analysis of a number of components in certified reference materials will provide information on their use in the future.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Materials characterization.
Abstract
Flow injection analysis is used together with atomic absorption detection for the determination of a number of elemental impurities in a number of sample types.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Anthropogenic and natural presence of metals and particles in historic ice deposits of polar at moderate latitudes.
Abstract
Ice and snow are an archive of the historic pollution since the start of the industrial resolution. Trace and microanalytical techniques are used for the characterization of dated samples in the framework of global change research.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Certification of tri-methyl lead in rain water and urban dust.
Abstract
A number of European laboratoria perform the analysis of these samples for the component to provide data that eventually can lead to a certified reference material of the European community.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Flow injection analysis in atomic absorption spectrometry.
Abstract
Automated methods of flow injection are used for the preconcentration and chemical preconditions of several types of samples (environmental, biological...) in preparation of the determination with atomic absorption spectrometry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Micro- and trace analysis with applications in environmental chemistry.
Abstract
Ice and snow are an archive of the historic pollution since the start of the industrial resolution. Trace and microanalytical techniques are used for the characterization of dated samples in the framework of global change research.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Candelone Jean Pierre
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- Research Project
Micro and surface characterization (MOKA). Characterization for surface technology of metals, polymers, ceramics and composite materials.
Abstract
Microscopical static secundary ion mass spectrometry (static SIMS) with the Cameca ion probe is offered to industrial users for different problems connected with materials science and problem solving.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Scientific collaboration with the University of Bucarest on analytical chemistry, algebra and Romanian language.
Abstract
To start collaboration through the exchange of postdoctoral researchers within the specialisations mentioned in the title.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Tasmowski Liliane
- Co-promoter: Van Oystaeyen Fred
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Organometals and -metalloids in polar ice and snow.
Abstract
Hyphenated methods of analysis prioride sensitive and specific data on a number of organometal compounds (methyl or thyllead, methylated selenium, ...) or organohalogenes. The determination in polar snow and ice provides data on the sources of these compounds in the environment and their historic variation.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Equipment for the use of synchrotron radiation in X-ray ì fluorescence and X-ray microscopy as a microanalytical toolì
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The project is involved with getting experience in the use of synchrotron radiation induced X-ray fluoresce by means of the facilities in Daresbury, Hamburg and Paris. Emphasis will be placed on the microscopical imaging capabilities of this technique. Also, the construction of instrumentation for use in Hamburg is part of the projectResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Janssens Koen
- Co-promoter: Van Espen Piet
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Micro- and trace analysis.
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The goal of this project is : 1. trace analysis of organo-metal compounds and speciation analysis 2. microscopic analysis (electron microscopy - ion mass spectroscopic X-radiation analysis (synchrotron) 3. implementation of these techniques in environmental analysis.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Microanalytical study of aging phenomena in historical glass objects.
Abstract
It is the intention to study the distribution of trace elements in glass objects of different ages and origins in order to investigate processes which are potential sources for the decay of the material.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Aerts Ann
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- Research Project
Flow injection analysis in atomic absorption spectrometry.
Abstract
Automated methods of flow injection are used for the preconcentration and chemical preconditions of several types of samples (environmental, biological...) in preparation of the determination with atomic absorption spectrometry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Preparation of Flemish scientific activities at the European synchrotron radiation Facility (ESRF), Grenoble.
Abstract
The project intends the construction and utilisation of a collaborative beamline (CRG, Dubble) for materials science research at the storage ring of ESRF, and to intensify the activities of Belgian laboratories at the public beamlines of ESRF.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Development and applications of synchrotron radiation for microscopical analysis.
Abstract
European Synchrotron Radiation facility (ESRF, Grenoble) will be used for microscopical analysis and characterization using methods such as X-ray fluorescence analysis, fluorescence EXAFS and X-ray microtomography.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Janssens Koen
- Co-promoter: Van Espen Piet
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- Research Project
Determination and certification of inorganic selenium.
Abstract
Participation in the development of analytical procedures in preparation of a certification of a selenium containity biological standard reference material by BCR (Materials testing programme, EC).Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Characterization of volcanic glass particles in snow and ice from Antartica.
Abstract
The characterization of particulate matter in ice cores can be correlated with historic volcanic eruptions. Conclusions can be drawn on lang range transport of particulate matter. A number of microanalytical techniques (electron microscopy, ion microscopy, microscopical X-ray fluorescence analysis are applied for morphological, structural and analytical characterization.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Study of metal chalcogenide clusters by analytical electron microscopy with special emphasis on electron energy loss spectrometry.
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The project aims at imaging nanometer-size clusters of silver and of silver and palladium sulfide by electron microscopy, to determine their size distribution and chemical composition (by X-ray spectrometry and electron energy loss spectrometry). The latter technique also yields information on the nature of the chemical bond in the clusters due to quantum-size effects. Potential applications in photographic industry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Gijbels Renaat
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Determination of organotin compounds with several spectrometric methods of analysis.
Abstract
Organotin compounds are used as biocide. They are present in high concentrations in surface water, sediments and biological materials. The project aims the development of analytical methods for the sensitive determination.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Ceulemans Michiel
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Determination of tin by gaschromatography with flame photometric detection.
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Development of an instrumental technique for the specific detection of tin with flame photometric detection based on luminescence at a quartz surface. Incorporation of this detector in an integrated analytical method for the determination of organotin compound using preconcentration and capillary gas chromotography.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Electron microscopy of inorganic materials with new perspectives.
Abstract
Electron microscopy and electron diffraction techniques will be used in combination with micro analytical techniques to characterize new ionorganic materials with new application perspectives such as magnetic, optoelectronic and catalytic properties.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Van Landuyt Joseph
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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Chemical characterization and determination of the origin of air particulates with receptor modeling.
Abstract
Scanning electron microscopy and electron microprobe analysis can be automated for the analysis of microscopical atmospheric particles. Chemometric techniques can be used for the source tracing of pollution data.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Isotopic analysis of solids with massspectrometric and nuclear techniques
Abstract
The project aims at the development of isotopic three dimensional microanalysis of different types of materials using secondary ion mass spectrometry with the Cameca 4F ion microscope/microprobe and automated image processing systems.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Adriaens Mieke
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Materials characterization of different technological materials with electron microscopy and mass spectrometric analytical tools.
Abstract
Exotic materials produced in several Russian Institutes will be characterized in respect to their structure and their quantitative chemical composition using transmission electron mciroscopy and several microanalytical techniques.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Gijbels Renaat
- Co-promoter: Van Landuyt Joseph
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- Research Project
Inorganic panoramic analysis of pure CdTe with glow discharge mass spectrometry.
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The characterization of ultrapure CdTe requires the determination of all elements of the periodic system (Li-U) with detection limits of a few ppb. This is possible with the VG9000 glow discharge mass spectrometer.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Fundamental research of the sputter process in secondary ion mass spectrometry.
Abstract
The objective of the present work consists in making a systematic and fundamental study of the sputter process, which forms the basic of the analytical technique secondary ion mass spectroscopy. The study is approached from a few different points of view : the investigation of the energy distributions of the secondary ions, the analysis of cesium clusters and the analysis of sputtered surfaces using surface sensitive techniques.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Adriaens Mieke
Research team(s)
Project type(s)
- Research Project
Microanalytical study of aging phenomena in historical glass objects.
Abstract
It is the intention to study the distribution of trace elements in glass objects of different ages and origins in order to investigate processes which are potential sources for the decay of the material.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Aerts Ann
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- Research Project
Improvements in sample preparation procedures for organolead speciation analysis by gas chromatography - atomic emission spectroscopy.
Abstract
Solid phase extraction and microvolume liquid-liquid extraction are compared as techniques for the separation of low pg extracts of organolead from water. New derivatization methods using alkylborates are examined.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Analysis of high purity gallium.
Abstract
Panoramic elemental trace analysis of high purity gallium metal, source material for microlectronics and optics with spark source and glow discharge mass spectrometry.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Equipment for the use of synchrotron radiation in X-ray fluorescence and X-ray microscopy as a micro-analytical tool.
Abstract
The project is involved with getting experience in the use of synchrotron radiation induced X-ray fluorescence by means of the facilities in Daresbury, Hamburg and Paris. Emphasis will be placed on the microscopical imaging capabilities of this technique. Also, the construction of instrumentation for use in Hamburg is part of the project.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Janssens Koen
- Co-promoter: Van Espen Piet
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Project type(s)
- Research Project
Determination of organotin compounds with several spectrometric methods of analysis.
Abstract
Organotin compounds are used as biocide. They are present in high concentrations in surface water, sediments and biological materials. The project aims the development of analytical methods for the sensitive determination.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Ceulemans Michiel
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- Research Project
Research on the origin of lead in wines.
Abstract
Wines contain measurable concentrations of organolead compounds. The concentrations correlated for vintage wines with the production data of organolead (tetraalkyllead) in gasoline.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Study of interfaces
Abstract
Mass spectrometry using secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS, ion microscopy/microprobe analysis) and flow discharge mass spectrometry are applied for surface and in-deapth analysisResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Gijbels Renaat
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Materials characterisation.
Abstract
Development of the methodology of materials characterisation and applications to ceramic materials, polymers, high temperature superconductors, ceramics and other new materials such as the fullerenes (C-60).Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Van Landuyt Joseph
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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Chemical-analytical and structural microscopical characterization in materials science.
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Solid mass spectrometry and electron beam methods applied in materials characterization, for multielement bulk trace analysis, and for micro and surface analysis. Electron microscopy (EM) in its different modes, including high resolution EM is used to study structural details and phase transitions. Neoceramic materials, conducting polymers, fibers and particles are studied with the methodologies available. Special attention is given to high Tc superconductors and to Buckminsterfullerenes.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Geise Herman
- Co-promoter: Vansant Etienne
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Support of research on materials characterization.
Abstract
Structural and analytical characterization of man made and natural materials on the microscopical level with instrumental "beam" and imaging analytical and physical instrumentation.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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Abstract
Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Van Espen Piet
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- Research Project
Microscopic analysis of isotopic ratios with secondary ion mass spectrometry
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Secondary ion mass spectrometry with electrostatic peak-switching allows to measure in situ isotope ratios in solids, with a precision of 0,1 % (at low mass resolution). The technique can be applied for measuring isotope ratios in commercial samples, in nuclear materials and in geological samples.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Adriaens Mieke
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- Research Project
Characterisation of polypropylene homo- and copolymers and blends ì by means of NMR spectroscopyì
Abstract
The NMR parameters of polypropylene homo- and copolymers are measured in solution and in the solid phase. A correlation with material properties is investigated.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Organolead compound in Greenland snow and ice.
Abstract
Ionic organolead compounds are determined in snow samples of the DYE program and ice cores of the Eurocore program to assess the impact of these compounds in the remote Arctic environment.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
Equipment for the use of synchrotron radiation in X-ray ì fluorescence and X-ray microscopy as a microanalytical toolì
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The project is involved with getting experience in the use of synchrotron radiation induced X-ray fluoresce by means of the facilities in Daresbury, Hamburg and Paris. Emphasis will be placed on the microscopical imaging capabilities of this technique. Also, the construction of instrumentation for use in Hamburg is part of the projectResearcher(s)
- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Janssens Koen
- Co-promoter: Van Espen Piet
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Gijbels Renaat
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Berghmans Patrick
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Adriaens Mieke
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Fellow: Berghmans Patrick
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Adams Freddy
- Co-promoter: Geise Herman
- Co-promoter: Van Landuyt Joseph
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- Research Project
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- Promoter: Gijbels Renaat
- Co-promoter: Adams Freddy
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- Research Project