Size-Dependent Optical Properties of InP Colloidal Quantum Dots

Indium phosphide colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) are the main alternative for toxic and restricted Cd based CQDs for lighting and display applications. Here we systematically report on the size-dependent optical absorption, ensemble, and single particle photoluminescence (PL) and biexciton lifetimes of core-only InP CQDs. This systematic study...

Quantifying water permeability and pore size through capillary absorption

In Belgium the construction of a repository for low and intermediate short living radioactive waste is in preparation. The safety is, among other aspects, based on engineered barriers of cementitious materials preventing release of radionuclides to the atmosphere or to the surrounding soil. Relatively low water infiltration through these...

Global Mapping of Atmospheric Composition from Space: Retrieving Aerosol Height and Tropospheric NO2 from OMI

The main objective of this thesis is to design a new aerosol layer height retrieval in order to improve the operational NO2 retrieval, both in the troposphere, from space-borne instruments for highly polluted events and under cloud-free conditions. This thesis focuses on the exploitation of the OMI satellite measurements acquired in the visible...

Optical signature of nerve tissue—Exploratory ex vivo study comparing optical, histological, and molecular characteristics of different adipose and nerve tissues

Background: During several anesthesiological procedures, needles are inserted through the skin of a patient to target nerves. In most cases, the needle traverses several tissues—skin, subcutaneous adipose tissue, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels—to reach the target nerve. A clear identification of the target nerve can improve the success of...

Use of recycled aggregates of concrete in total replacement of natural materials: Influence on the determination of concrete formulation parameters

The study presented here aims to develop the use of recycled aggregate issued of concrete in total replacement of natural materials (sand and gravel). In regard to natural aggregates, recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) contain mortar that influences theirs properties and those of concrete in which they are used (RCA). The objective of this work...

Absorption of CO₂-NH₃-H₂O mixture in mini-channel heat exchangers

Compression resorption heat pumps (CRHP) are a promising option to upgrade waste heat from industry. Alternative working fluids can further improve the efficiency of CRHP. The ternary mixture NH3-CO2-H2O has been identified as a promising working fluid for CRHP and has the potential to further enhance the coefficient of performance (COP) of the...

Performance and Modelling of the Pre-combustion Capture Pilot Plant at the Buggenum IGCC

This paper summarizes the final results of the pilot plant operation and R&D programme of the CO2 Catch-up project (2008- 2013). The objective of the CO2 Catch-up project is to demonstrate pre-combustion CO2 capture at the pilot plant in Buggenum, the Netherlands, in order to verify the technology performance and to generate knowledge in the...

Optimized back Reflectors for Rear Diffused c-Si Solar Cells

At present, research in c-Si solar cells is focused on increasing the efficiency while reducing the amount of used materials. Since silicon wafer and metal contribute up to 50% to the cost of a module, it is crucial to reduce the amount of these materials to fabricate cost-effective modules. In particular, for reducing the consumption of metal,...

Multicomponent gas analysis using broadband quantum cascade laser spectroscopy

We present a broadband quantum cascade laser-based spectroscopic system covering the region between 850 and 1250 cm?1. Its robust multipass cavity ensures a constant interaction length over the entire spectral region. The device enables the detection and identification of numerous molecules present in a complex gas mixture without any pre...

Light management in thin-film silicon solar cells

Solar energy can fulfil mankind’s energy needs and secure a more balanced distribution of primary sources of energy. Wafer-based and thin-film silicon solar cells dominate todays’ photovoltaic market because silicon is a non-toxic and abundant material and high conversion efficiencies are achieved with silicon-based solar cells. To stay...

Moisture absorption analysis of high performance polyimide adhesive

The high temperature resistant polymers and metal composites are used widely in aviation, space, automotive and electronics industry. The high temperature resistant polymers and metals are joined together using high temperature adhesives. Polyimide and epoxy adhesives that can withstand high temperature (200 °C-300 °C) are commonly used for...

Developments in the pre-combustion CO2 capture pilot plant at the Buggenum IGCC

N.V. Nuon (part of the Vattenfall Group) operates an IGCC in Buggenum and is developing a multi-fuel IGCC with CO2 capture and storage (Nuon Magnum) in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. In order to prepare for large-scale application of CO2 capture and storage, a CO2 capture pilot plant is constructed at the Buggenum IGCC plant and will be ready for...

Transparency and imaginary colors

Unlike the Metelli monochrome transparencies, when overlays and their backgrounds have chromatic content, the inferred surface colors may not always be physically realizable, and are in some sense “imaginary.” In these cases, the inferred chromatic transmittance or reflectance of the overlay lies outside the RGB spectral boundaries. Using the...

Solar absorption cooling

As the world concerns more and more on global climate changes and depleting energy resources, solar cooling technology receives increasing interests from the public as an environment-friendly and sustainable alternative. However, making a competitive solar cooling machine for the market still remains a challenge to the academic and industrial...

A novel 'green' process for cheaper production of furfural from biomass

Modelling and optimisation of industrial absorption processes: An EC collaborative research project

Hydrogen absorption in iron and steel during gas tungsten arc welding

Absorption of Light by Surface Water